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DISCUSSION. President Benigno S. Aquino and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim quietly discuss matters during the Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro at SM Lanang Premier’s SMX Convention Center yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

‘NEW MINDANAO’ Aquino lays groundwork for Bangsamoro development

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HE Mindanao we all aspire for is within reach.”

This was the gist of President Benigno Aquino’s message on the second day of the Philippine Development Forum on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier.

“The progress is palpable, and it is apparent that our efforts are having a profound effect,” Mr. Aquino said.

The President said in just the first nine months of 2014, The Board of Investments (BOI) of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) registered a yearly alltime high of P3.37 billion in investments.

“This is more than

double the P1.46 billion in investments recorded in 2013, and almost six times the P569 million in investments ARMM received in 2012. ARMM’ s GDP has likewise been on an upswing, from a contraction of 0.3 percent in 2011, to a growth of 1.2 percent in 2012, and a growth of 3.6 percent in 2013,” Mr. Aquino said.

The President also said there has been “a sea change in terms of business interest in Mindanao.”

“In the Davao Region alone, inbound missions of companies from Japan, China, Korea, and other members of the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines – East Asia

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BARRED. Local media practitioners gather outside the SMX Convention Center after they were prevented from entering the venue of the Philippine Development Forum on Bangsamoro where President Aquino was scheduled to speak. Story on page 2. Lean Daval Jr.

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GOOD JOB. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte hands over cash incentives to Sta. Ana Police Precinct represented by station commander Superintendent Royina M. Garma for its achievements against prohibited drugs during a command conference at the Grand Men Seng Hotel on Wednesday night. Lean Daval Jr.

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Rody to HPG: Stop highway robberies

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AVAO City reporters yesterday cried discrimination after being virtually shut out of the Philippine Development Forum (PDF) on Bangsamoro at the SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier.

The Davao media were there to cover the speech of President Aquino but were made to stand outside the convention center because they supposedly arrived after the cut-off time.

A female member of Presidential Security

Group (PSG) said the cutoff was 9 a.m., but another one said it was 9:30 a.m.

Still another one said it was 10 a.m.

Two reporters arrived at the area at exactly 9:30 a.m. only to be told they would not be allowed to enter the area anymore. The assigned PSG personnel marked their media passes but still told them they could no longer enter.

As Davao City reporters began to arrive and made to wait outside, a member of the Mala-

cañang Accreditation and Relations Office (MARO) came out and said they will be able to enter the convention center by 10: 45 a.m. before the arrival of President Aquino to give his speech.

However, a group of Manila-based reporters belonging to the Malacañang Press Corps who also arrived late (past 10 a.m.) were allowed to enter the center.

“We have no quarrel with the Malacañang beat reporters. It’s their right to cover just as it is the

right of local reporters to cover. But you have cutoff for locals and no-cut off for Malacañang reporters, expect the local media to protest -- those who were barred and those of us who were already inside,” Carolyn O. Arguillas, editor-in-chief of MindaNews, posted in her Facebook page yesterday.

“Please learn to respect the media accreditation cards issued by government for us to gain access to the coverage

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AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte urged the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) 11 to patrol the city’s highways to prevent robberies perpetrated by some habal-habal (passenger motorcycle) drivers.

In last Wednesday’s command conference at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, Duterte said most of hold-up incidents are perpetrated by motorcycle drivers.

“That is one serious problem na hindi talaga masolve (that we really cannot solve),” he said.

Duterte said the drivers’ modus is to bring their passengers to a dark place near the highway where they steal their passenger’s valuables.

He said the highway stretch of the Bukidnon-Davao

road is his problem because most of the robbery incidents perpetrated by the motorcycle drivers happen in the area.

“Ilang beses na yan na magasakay… tapos pagdating sa Marilog area ay hohold-upin (There have been many instances when a driver takes on a passenger, and then when they reach Marilog he will rob the passenger),” he said.

Duterte said the HPG is supposed to patrol the highways because that is its mandate. “They are not supposed to patrol in downtown areas because they could not arrest any robbers there,” he said.

He also said it is the PNP Traffic Group’s job to guard the downtown area.

The mayor said he might call for a separate meeting to address the issue.

HE Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Davao City has landed in the Hall of Fame for the National Best PESO in highly urbanized city category.

Speaking in yesterday’s “I-Speak Media Forum,” Davao City PESO manager Lilibeth D. Patninople said the award was given to the city for three consecutive years because of its unique management of the office among the other cities in the

Philippines.

Pantinople said the factors that made the city win the award are the eight active and functional district PESO offices in different parts of the city that cater to job seekers in the distant areas. Seven school-based PESOs were also installed.

Pantinople said every Friday they conduct a minijob fair at the City Hall rooftop for fast employment because there are many com-

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CONOMIC Planning Secretary and Neda director-general Arsenio Balisacan yesterday said it will take “decades of hard work and massive resource investment” to fully transform the Bangsamoro region into a peaceful society with a responsive government and a robust economy.

In his opening remarks

during the Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro yesterday at SMX Convention Center in Davao City, Balisacan also pointed out that the forum itself – which was attended by representatives of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Bangsamoro Development Agency, local governments and the

national government, international development partners, and members of civil society and the private sector – may not be representative of everyone who has a stake in the Bangsamoro region.

“Let us not forget that there will always be those who will feel left out in this process, whose voices may not be heard in

this forum. So even as we bring our minds together in this event, let us continue to listen, be sensitive to, and consider others’ views and sentiments to ensure that development will truly be inclusive and that the gains we achieve will last,” he said.

Balisacan lauded the Bangsamoro Develop-

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HIGH FASHION. Guests check out the couture collection of renowned designer Cary Santiago during the opening of his 25th anniversary travelling exhibit at the activity center of Abreeza Mall on Wednesday evening. Lean Daval Jr.

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man claiming to be an Army reservist was jailed after being intercepted at the main entrance of the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) carrying firearms and bladed weapons.

The suspect was identified as Robert Herbulario Panes, 41, a resident of Purok Pagkakaisa, Carmen, Sultan Kudarat.

Base on the blotter

report of Talomo Police Precinct, Panes was arrested at the checkpoint area of the terminal for carrying a .45 caliber pistol with tampered number 1437066 and some bladed weapons.

According to the blotter report, Panes was hesitant to show his sling bag to the duty Task Force Davao officer, Eduardo Santos, prompting the latter to check his belongings.

Recovered from

Panes’ possession were a .45 caliber pistol, three empty magazines of .45 pistol, 57 live ammunition believed to be for the said firearm, four empty magazines of .40 caliber pistol, 80 live bullets of the said pistol, two jungle knives, and one black sling bag.

Police said Panes declared himself as a member of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reserves but failed to show documents to

prove his claim.

He also failed to show a license for his firearms and permit to carry.

TF Davao commander Colonel Macairog Alberto said Panes should be closely investigated for his claim of being an AFP reservist.

Panes faces charges for violation of Republic Act (RA) 10591 or illegal possession firearms and bladed weapons.

The mayor said 90 percent of the population of the city has no money for their health.

“Kung hindi mo tulungan ang mga mahirap, patay talaga ‘yan (If you do not help the poor, they will end up dead),” he said.

Duterte said he will add more funds for his Scholarship on Tertiary Education

Program (STEP) so that more scholarships will be given to deserving students of the city.

He said the city is also known for producing students who top board examinations for various professions. He said some of these students are the scholars funded by the city govern-

Duterte to prioritize health, education in 2015 budget

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AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte will prioritize health and education for the 2015 budget allocated to his office.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday night, Duterte said he will allocate the bigger chunk for his health program called Lingap and education for more scholarships.

“Ang Lingap talaga ang nakakatulong sa walang-wala. ‘Yan ang pinakamabigat.

Sometimes, umaabot ako ng P280 million niyan kasi wala tayong hospital (The Lingap program really helps the needy. That is the biggest need. Sometimes, the allocation reaches up to P280 million because we have no hospital),” he said.

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ASK Force Davao (TFD) commander Colonel Macairog Alberto yesterday scored the United States for issuing a travel advisory on Mindanao, saying the places should be specified.

In a text message, Alberto said the US should not issue a travel advisory on the entire Mindanao but only on some places.

“The advisory is not applicable here in the city, maybe in some other places. The US should’ve specified the places to avoid misconception in the entire Mindanao,” Alberto said.

The US Embassy had issued travel advisory to American citizens against travelling to Mindanao due to continuous violence in some

areas.

The US Embassy in Manila advised all Americans from travelling to Mindanao, especially to Zamboanga Peninsula after the ambush incident in Sumisip Basilan last week that killed six soldiers.

The casualties were identified as Second Lieutenant Jun Corpuz, Sergeant Tranquilino Germo, Private First Class (PFC) Rolando Entera Jr, PFC Freddie Pandoy, PFC Raffy Canuto, and PFC Mark Anthony Singson.

The advisory was also issued because of the call from a Jihadist website to attack international schools in the Middle East.

Alberto said the city has not received any form of threat, although the security remains on high alert.

HE mayors of 11 municipalities and one city of Basilan signed a manifesto Wednesday requesting the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to intensify operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group and neutralize it.The mayors stated in the manifesto that the ASG has been involved in a range of criminal activities such as extortion, kidnap-

ping, bombing, and just recently an ambush that took the lives of six government soldiers.

The soldiers, including a junior officer, were killed in an ambush by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits last Sunday in Barangay Libug in the municipality of Sumisip.

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General Gov’t Debt to GDP improves further to 37.3%

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O less than eight past presidents and a number of chairmen of the board of trustees of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) urged Dabawenyos, farmers, big and small and medium scale enterprises, and other stakeholders in the region and other parts of the country to support and be part of this year’s Davao Trade Exposition (DATE 2014) at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City, November 19-22.

“DATE is Mindanao’s largest home-grown trade fair that showcases local companies’ products and expertise,” said Simeon Marfori II, past DCCCII president who himself was a committee chairman of a DATE event.

“If there is any one trade fair that companies seeking Mindanao partners need to attend and participate in, DATE is it,” Marfori said.

Past president Sofronio “BJ” Jucutan said DATE is one of the best venues to showcase and advertise the products and services of local companies.

DATE has a wide coverage, the whole West Pacific Region, and a sprinkling of other foreign countries and trade blocs, all at reasonable rates, said Jucutan who, like Marfori, was also in charge of a DATE event once.

“DATE exposes local companies to the flood tideof

Architect Daniel Lim

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business opportunities brought in by domestic and foreign investors and buyers,” Robert “Boyet” Quinto, another past president said.

Sebastian “Anggie” L. Angliongto, who in his mdi30s was DCCCII’s youngest president and later honorary chair for life, said Davao’s economy indubitably leads Mindanao in agribusiness, a reason DATE is an important marketing strategy that can propel the right image to investors of other parts of the country and the world, and entice them to come to Davao Region and neighboring investment havens in Mindanao.

John S. Gaisano Jr., president of the chamber twice and current chairman of the board of trustees, bared

that DATE has always been a trade exhibition of mostly small and medium size enterprises which provide employment to thousands, not to mention the multiplier benefits to many more.

“DATE is about Davao’s agri-based economy giving livelihood and better lives to many people in the region and other parts of the island that is difficult to quantify,” said Gaisano, who, as chair of the 2013 Mindanao Business Conference at the SMX Convention, succeeded in bringing to Davao City President Aquino and 14 cabinet members to discuss various topics.

Architect Daniel Lim, chamber immediate past president and current executive vice president, said

DATE is Davao’s agriculture and trade exhibit that has continuously been running since its inception.

“Although many more exhibitions have now come from the National Capital Region, DATE has been faithful in serving the interests of farm producers, traders and consumers by continuously showcasing high quality products, best practices and opportunities of agribusiness ventures based in Davao and also in other parts of Mindanao,” Lim said.

“This year is even better because DATE will bring the best speakers in focus topics to town, and pleasant surprises await all who will invest time to visit the expo and attend the side lectures,” he said.

a certain John Secada Matters whose address was listed at Unit 710 Ferrous Bel Air Tower, 30 Polaris Street, Makati City. Each of the 651 pieces of postal money order has the same US$970 value and does not bear any name or address.

The Customs Intelligence Group placed the shipment under an Alert Order after receiving a tip from French Customs officials who inspected the package upon its arrival in France en route to the Philippines.

Because the package is not addressed to a French national, the French Customs allowed the package to travel to the Philippines but not before alerting the BOC-NAIA, providing the air flight number

and the Air Bill reference so the parcel can be intercepted upon arrival.

The shipment was seized as it constitutes a violation of Section 2503 in relation to Section 2530 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines for misdeclaration of its content as well as violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act or Central Bank Circular 1389 as amended by Circular No. 98 Series of 1995. Customs officers will allow the proper authorities to inspect the postal money orders to verify if it is authentic or fake.

“Time and again, the continued vigilance of our enforcement and intelligence unit has proven effective,” said Edgar Macabeo, District Collector for BOC-NAIA.

“We will not stop in our active operations. We routinely conduct inspection operations on arriving and departing international flights, including air cargo, and intercepts currency, narcotics, weapons, counterfeit merchandise, prohibited agriculture products or other illicit items,” he said.

“All balikbayan box or postal parcels arriving in the country are subject to Customs inspection and may be charged with corresponding duties and taxes,” he added.

“We would like to reassure the public of our continued vigilance in monitoring all mail, parcels, and packages coming in and out of the country especially during this holiday season,” Macabeo added.

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Customs thwarts attempt to sneak in P28M in postal money order B

UREAU of Customs (BOC) officials at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) seized a mail parcel from Africa which was declared as “letters and cards” but actually contained over 600 pieces of United States Postal Money Order amounting to around P28 million.

In a statement yesterday, the Department of Finance said customs officers opened a mail parcel containing 651 pieces of US postal money orders with a total value of US$631,470 that was mailed via Fedex courier delivery service last October 22, 2014 from Togo, West Africa.

The parcel arrived in the country on November 3, 2014 and was consigned to

HE Department of Finance (DOF) yesterday said as of June 2014, the General Government Debt stood at P4.5 trillion or 4.4 percent year-on-year up from June 2013 of P4.3 trillion.

The General Government Debt to GDP ratio improved further to 37.3 percent as of the same period. This is a full 6 percentage point improvement from before the administration took office in 2009, when the general government debt to GDP ratio stood at 44.3 percent, the DOF said in a statement.

The National government (NG) debt is P5.7 trillion, slightly higher by 0.4 percent than Q1 2014, driven by domestic net issuance and the impact of peso depreciation against the US dollar.

Of the total debt,

P1,919.1 billion or 34.0 percent is sourced from foreign creditors and P3,731.8 billion or 66.0 percent is sourced from the domestic market. The emerging total debt which is P5,650.9 billion, or 46.9 percent of GDP, went up from P5,628.4 billion, or 47.8 percent of GDP as March 2014.

Also contributing to the increase is the 0.5 percent higher local government units debt than the March 2014 level. The combined investment in government securities of the GSIS and SSS rose from P453.8 billion to P 485.7 billion Y.O.Y level.

General government debt includes outstanding debt of the NG, the CB-BOL, SSIs and LGUs, less intra-sector holdings of government securities including those held by the BSF.

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group of young individuals from this city are making a difference in the lives of their fellow Pinoys by creating solutions using mobile and web-based technologies.

Laurence Arguelles, John Auxillos, Mark Anthony Colentava, Christopher Lauro Sarili, Armando Ching, and Patrick Evan Espiritu are the co-founders of Balanga Makerspace, a group that finds solutions to problems in their community.

Arguelles and Colentava were part of the winning team in the 10th SWEEP (Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program) Innovation and Excellence Awards, the biggest annual tech competition for students in engineering and information technology organized by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) in 2003.

Makerspace is an international concept of open laboratory, a community-operated workspace

where people with common interests, goals, and skills meet, socialize, and collaborate.

Balanga Makerspace usually helps business startups. But co-founder Colentava explains, “We are also approached by college students, professionals and entrepreneurs. People from all walks of life have sought our help with their problems relating to data networks, advertisements, commerce, and tourism. As Bataan has vast tracts of farm and agricultural land, there are even agriculture concerns that we study.”

Heavy on online research Since members of the Balanga Makerspace have built a reputation for themselves as tech-savvy, a lot of the solutions sought by the community from them requires a lot of online research, which is why Smart’s Free Internet promo came as a welcome development for the team.

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LOWER price increases of food pulled down inflation rate to 4.3 percent in October 2014, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

For the second consecutive month, price increases for food slowed down. Food inflation recorded a 7.2 percent year-on-year growth in October 2014 compared to the previous month’s 7.8 percent.

“Ample supply of meat, fish, and vegetable items in the market and easing of commodity prices helped reduce price pressures,” Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA director-general Arsenio M. Balisacan said.

In September 2014, inflation rate registered at 4.4

percent – a slide from August 2014’s inflation rate of 4.9 percent.

“In part, the easing of logistics bottleneck in the port of Manila starting September 2014 may have also contributed to the abatement of price pressures in October 2014,” Balisacan said.

Year-to-date inflation stood at 4.3 percent, still within the Development Budget Coordination Committee’s target of 3.0 to 5.0 percent for 2014.

Balisacan said the easing prices of commodities in the international market amid improved supply were reflected in the domestic markets. However, this favorable impact was negated by the year-on-year upward adjustments in electricity charges

during the period.

Price indices of electricity, gas and other fuels went up to 3.2 percent in October 2014 from 2.4 percent. Electricity price increased as a result of the PhP0.67 per kilowatt hour generation charge of the Manila Electric Company or MERALCO. “Overall, the tempered inflation outturn is expected to provide the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) room to possibly keep its key policy rates steady,” he said.

The Monetary Board in October 23, 2014, kept the BSP key policy rates unchanged at 4.0 percent for the overnight borrowing or reverse repurchase (RRP) facility and 6.0 percent for the overnight lending or repurchase (RP) facility. This was

done due to easing pressures for commodity prices, robust domestic demand, adequate domestic liquidity, and strong bank lending growth.

“On the external front, global economic prospects are expected to remain uneven, thus mitigating upward pressures on commodity prices,” said Balisacan.

The government will remain vigilant against inflation risks and will continue efforts to ensure supply sufficiency of key commodities and to mitigate the impact of a possible dry spell. The government also continues to explore more lasting solutions to the port congestion problem to avoid disruptions in the domestic supply chain that could result in higher transportation costs.

OUTH Cotabato officials are pushing for the inclusion of half-cup serving of rice or “half-rice” in menus of food establishments within the province.

The move was based on a proposed ordinance being deliberated by members of the Sangguniang Panalalwigan.

Board member Vicente de Jesus, chair of the provincial board’s committee on agriculture, said the measure is the province’s response to efforts by the national government, especially the Department of Agriculture, to help reduce rice wastage.

He said various sectors have expressed support to the move in public hearings conducted by his committee.

“Owners and operators of local food establishments signified to implement it once the ordinance is approved,” he said.

De Jesus said they are currently on a system that would properly set the inclusion of the “half-rice” serving in the menus.

He said they are also studying various proposals made by representatives of fastfood chains, restaurants and caterers that serve “value meals.”

Under the proposed ordinance, food establishments or outlets would be slapped with hefty fines if

they would fail to include “half-rice” serving in their menus.

A fine of P500 was set for the first offense, P1,500 for the second offense and P2,500 and cancellation of business permit for the third offense.

“We’re now finalizing the ordinance and we will soon calendar it for final deliberation and passage,” he said.

The National Food Authority in South Cotabato earlier asked the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to pass an ordinance on the matter to allow residents to have an alternative choice in terms of rice serving.

The agency also urged local governments of the province’s 10 towns and lone city to pass similar ordinances or set policies that would help minimize rice wastage.

In 2008, several fast food chains started offering “half-rice” serving in response to the national government’s call then to conserve rice.

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology said each Filipino reportedly waste an average of 3.29 kilos of rice every year.

Such wastage reaches around 296,869 metric tons or around P8 billion in terms of value.

Globe Charge waives merchant discount rate for the holidays

GOING NUTS. A sari-sari store worker refills a display container with raw peanuts at Agdao Public Market in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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HE proposed biggest solar power plant project in the Philippines, which will be located in Surallah, South Cotabato, has already acquired two major government clearances as well as the funding commitment to jumpstart its construction, officials said.

Bryan Diosma, of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and a technical staff at the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC), said Wednesday the solar power project of NV Vogt Philippines Solar Energy One, Inc. has already secured permits from the Department of Environment and Natural

Resources and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples.

“Those are the two major permits needed to start an RE (renewable energy) project,” he said, citing data from the One Stop Facilitation and Monitoring Center (OSFMC).

Last month, MinDA, the secretariat of the MPMC, and the Department of Energy (DoE) launched the center’s web portal in Metro Manila.

Diosma told MindaNews that NV Vogt has also acquired a service contract from the DOE. Based on the data from the OSFMC, NV Vogt proposes to construct a 12.5-megawatt

solar power plant in Surallah town, he said.

Recently, NV Vogt officials paid a courtesy visit to South Cotabato Governor Daisy Avance Fuentes, who expressed support to their RE project.

Last June, Surallah town Mayor Antonio Bendita said in a radio interview “that the P1-billion solar power plant project was expected to go on stream in January 2015.”

NV Vogt, which according to another source is still waiting for the approval from the Energy Regulation Commission, has already started initial drilling works as well as the construction of office

facilities at the plant site.

In a statement last August, NV Vogt announced that the Armstrong Asset Management (AAM) has committed to provide US$29 million (P1.3 billion at current exchange rates) to fund the construction of the first phase involving a 6.5 MW ground-mounted and grid-connected solar power plant.

The South Cotabato 6.25 MW project will be the world’s largest diesel replacement power plant when it is completed, given that 100 percent of its generated power will replace diesel-generated peak power, NV Vogt said.

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N anticipation of the coming Christmas season, mobile payment platform Globe Charge is providing retailers and merchants more opportunities to realize extra earnings in the form of additional discounts from their transactions.

Aside from giving them an alternative means for payment which turns their mobile phones into a point-ofsale payment card terminal, Globe Charge recently announced that it will waive fees for transactions or services— also called the “merchant discount rate (MDR)”—charged by the credit card company to merchants, for the first six months of the service for those applying for the service on or before December 15, 2014. This means business owners can enjoy the benefit of accepting credit card payments with reduced deductions on their settlement fees from credit card companies.

“As retailers, merchants and SMB owners embrace the ease and convenience brought about by Globe Charge, we now provide them a means to earn a little more come the holiday season and toward the New Year by canceling the merchant discount rate for six

months,” Senior Vice President for Globe myBusiness Martha Sazon said.

“We foresee this benefiting small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) such as stores, off-site branches, as well as other similar businesses across the country especially those who will be putting up Yuletide bazaars,tiangges and expos as the holidays draw near,” Senior Vice President for Globe myBusiness Martha Sazon pointed out,” Sazon added.

She said as the trusted business advisor of local SMBs, Globe myBusiness is empowering them with an added payment option through Globe Charge, translating potential customers into more paying patrons, leading to increased sales and overall business growth.

Businesses big or small can start accepting credit card payments anytime and anywhere in the coming months by subscribing to a Globe myBusiness Globe Charge postpaid bundle for as low as P299 a month with a 24-month lock-up period.

It comes with a free Acer Liquid Z4 smartphone and free card reader, plus surfing-texting-calling combos and consumables.

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Jokes that aren’t funny

IMES have really changed. These days, some jokes are no longer funny. In fact, some jokes put the jokers in trouble.

Take the case of Arnold Go, 42, a plane passenger, whose joke caused him to be arrested by the police in Cebu City.

Go was taking a Cebu Pacific flight to Butuan from the Mactan Cebu International Airport the other day. When an attendant requested him to put his hand-carried bag in the overhead compartment, he refused, saying it contained explosives. The attendant reported the matter to the pilot who in turn summoned the airport authorities.

Go’s joke caused CebPac to cancel the flight and because of that decision, more than 140 passengers were unable to reach their destination that day. Go faces the prospect of being criminally charged and convicted pursuant to a law that makes it unlawful to crack jokes about bombing and other terrorist acts.

The other case has something to do with the ongoing Senate investigation of Vice President Jejomar Binay on al-

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leged corruption.

Antonio Tiu, who insists he, not Binay, owns a huge hacienda in Rosario, Batangas, lambasted Senator Peter Allan Cayetano for joking about the possibility of his being kidnapped. In a press conference, Tiu branded Cayetano “shameless and insensitive” for making statements that would put Tiu and members of his family in jeopardy.

After witnessing the drama in involved in the Senate investigation, the public cannot guess what would be the final outcome of this whole shebang. Many, many things are still bound to happen between now and in the run-up to the 2016 presidential elections. Considering the kind of politics being practiced in this country, what we can be sure of is that more jokes that will be cracked and many of them will not be funny. Why, they’re even making fun of the vice president’s dark skin! We just hope that in the end, the joke will not be on us, the public, the voters who almost always become the victims in the sometimes deadly game of politics.

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AVE for the Japanese and Chinese (Taiwan) consular office opened in Davao prior to its cityhood under American rule, the country did not have any, direct or otherwise, diplomatic link with any country. As a “colony” of Washington, matters that involved foreign affairs rested on the decision of the American-influenced National Assembly.

The Japanese consular office in Davao, which was opened in March 1920, was only an annex of the Manila Consulate. It later became a full-blown embassy on Feb. 6, 1932, and this was in response to the growing Japanese population, which had reached a fifth of the region’s over-100,000 inhabitants. This growth added more impetus to the elevation of Davao as an attractive Japanese investment area. As a result of World War II, this important landmark was closed but later reopened as diplomatic ties between Japan and the Philippines returned to normal.

A couple of years after the Japanese consular annex opened, the Republic of China (Taiwan), which had by now opened a consulate in Manila, appointed Te Chiu Im, a local Chinese resident beer distributor and co-founder of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Davao, as

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its first honorary consul of Davao (192328). But the rise of China as member of the United Nations (UN) on Nov. 25, 1971 would eventually lead to the closure of the consulate in the city.

Eight years after declaring independence from the Dutch in August 1945, Indonesia, on Dec. 17, 1953, opened its consular mission in Davao City. But its significance over the decades, especially in trade and economic engagements, it was elevated to consulate general on Sept. 23, 1974 through an edict signed

by Indonesian envoy to the Philippines Marsekal Sri bima Ariotedjo.

On Dec. 11, 1995, Malaysia became the second member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to open a chancery in Davao City; its original office was housed in a downtown hotel. The opening was part of the growing role Malaysia would play in two key historical events involving Muslims of Southern Philippines: (a) the signing on Sept. 2, 1996 of a peace accord between the Philippines and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and (b) a similar event on Oct. 15, 2012, between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Since its inception up to 2013, six consul-generals had headed the chancery.

Although the US established its embassy in Manila immediately after Washington ‘granted’ the Philippine independence on July 4, 1946, it was not until July 2007 when it opened a virtual consulate, known as the “American Presence Post” (APP), in the city. Initially, it catered only to the issuance of visas through the internet, which was manned by a Digital Outreach Team.

Over the next seven decades (19452015) other friendly countries opened

their own diplomatic missions in the city, managed by honorary consuls, all socio-civic Davao icons. The first honorary consul of the Czech Republic was Gilbert C. Go while the Republic of Palau appointed Miguel Iñigo as its honorary consul in Davao and was succeeded by Federico Puyod. Antonio Brias, spouse of Maricris Floirendo, the daughter of late banana king Don Antonio, became the first honorary consul of Spain in Davao; he was succeeded by Genaro Lon y Ozami.

Maris Lourdes G. Monteverde was appointed honorary consul of Mexico while Rowena Vida-Lisbona, the Davao-based assistant general manager of Maersk Filipinas, a shipping firm, was anointed as honorary consul of Denmark, Dennis Uy, founder of the Davao-based oil firm Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. (PPPI) and 2013 Datu Bago awardee, was honorary consul of Kazakhstan to the Philippines, while Joaquin C. Rodriguez, a Davao resident who became president of Benguet Mines and wife of Sonja Habana, daughter of former city councilor Antonio Habana, is Republic of Serbia consul ad honorem to the country. Both held office in Makati.

ter above the THINK ON THESE! pre-industrial level by 2300.”

The AR5 synthesis report also pointed out that “sustained mass loss by ice sheets would cause larger sea-level rise.” Henrylito D. Tacio What is more henrytacio@gmail.com frightening is that “part of the mass loss might be irreversible.”

This is indeed bad news for the economy of Davao City. The recent “Business Risk Assessment and the Management of Climate Change Impacts,” published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), said that sea-level rise may create problems for Davao City’s ports.

“Located along the relatively shallow channel between the city and Samal Island, these port facilities are a nerve center for Davao City’s economy, and serve a variety of ships handling both cargo and passengers,” the risk assessment said.

In a seminar on climate change some years back, Councilor Leonardo Avila III said that Agdao district, Panacan, Sta. Ana wharf, part of the Lanang, Bajada and Matina areas, the whole of downtown area, including the City Hall, will be completely submerged.

These areas will virtually be part of the Davao Gulf, he said.

As a result, 40 percent of the city’s total population will be forced to evacuate to higher areas like the districts of Buhangin, Catalunan Grande, Calinan, Mintal and Paquibato.

Since the downtown area is already inundated, businesses also have to be relocated to higher areas.

The sources of water, already a crisis in some parts of the city, are also at risk.

“Davao has traditionally tapped surface water from its rivers as its main water source,” the WWF/BPI report said. “It prides itself in the relatively high quality of its drinking water. However, salt intrusion has already been reported in city districts to shore, especially in portions of the city where groundwater extraction continues. Sea level rise may aggravate this situation.”

The AR5 synthesis report also stated that “ocean acidification will continue for centuries if carbon dioxide emissions continue.” It added that ocean acidification “will strongly affect marine ecosystems and the impact will be exacerbated by rising temperature extremes.”

Ocean acidification is touted to be global warming’s evil twin. “Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere eventually finds its way to and dissolves in the oceans, causing the water to become ‘acidic’… reducing the ability of the coral reefs to deposit calcium carbonate or calcify,” explained Dr. Edgardo Gomez, the founding director of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute.

Davao City is part of the Davao Gulf, which is known for its marine biodiversity. It is a hub for both wild-caught fisheries and aquaculture. “Rising sea surface temperatures and

ocean acidification are likely to lead to marginalization of coral reefs and sea grass beds, spawning adverse effects for this sector,” the WWF/BPI report said.

Of the four cities included in the WWF risk assessment (the three others were Baguio, Cebu, and Iloilo), Davao City has been singled out to be “the least vulnerable city” among the cities identified. “It has the opportunity to do things the right way,” the study said. “It has a good hold of sustainable development in water, power, food security driven by agriculture, climate smart zoning, mass transit, land use and infrastructure as well as efficient land and sea access to centers of development nationwide.”

The WWF study suggested: “The trick is to maintain this sustainability over the decades ahead when climate change impacts is expected to worsen in other cities.”

By the way, for those who are not familiar with climate change, it is very simple. “We are increasing emissions of greenhouse gases and thus their concentrations in the atmosphere are going up. As these concentrations increase, the temperature of the earth rises,” said Prof. Robert Watson, former IPCC chair.

“While human activities during the past century have damaged a long list of nature systems, most of these problems are local or regional in scope and can be revered in years to decades if sufficient effort is exerted,” Christopher Flavin wrote in his book, “Slowing Global Warming: A Worldwide Strategy.”

“Changes to the earth’s atmosphere on the other hand are global and irreversible not only in our lifetimes but in our children’s and grandchildren’s as well.”

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Is Davao City ready for climate change?

just got hold a copy of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report and the future doesn’t look good.

IPCC refers to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a scientific intergovernmental body under the auspices of the United Nations. First established in 1988, it produces reports that support the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is the main international treaty on climate change.

The ultimate objective of the UNFCCC is to “stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic (that is, human-induced) interference with the climate system.”

The IPCC reports cover “the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.”

In 2007, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to IPCC and former US Vice-President Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. “for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change.”

The synthesis document of the Fifth Assessment Report (called AR5) has some good news and bad news -- but mostly the latter.

“Global mean sea-level rise will continue for many centuries beyond 2100,” it said. “The few available analyses that go beyond 2010 indicate sea-level rise to be less than one me-

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New... FFROM 1 Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have drastically increased, from 18 in 2012, to 37 in 2013, and to 51 in just the first ten months of 2014,” he said.

“On top of this, we have heard of plans to expand and diversify from several companies from vastly different industries – from energy, to coconut products, to palm oil, and various other consumer products,” he added.

“This is an early impact of our efforts at peace, stability, and fostering a good business climate,” he said.

Mr. Aquino said the 5.6 growth target this year is “very attainable.”

“The development boost we want to give to Mindanao likewise includes investments in infrastructure, which is necessary for the region to become a competitive destination for investments,” he added.

He said from 2011 to

2014, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has spent nearly P100 billion for road, bridge, and other infrastructure projects in Mindanao, and next year, the government intends on investing even more.

For 2015, the DPWH budget for Mindanao will be at P63.13 billion.

In terms of power, Mindanao is also looking at full recovery.

“In fact, the region might even have power security ahead of Luzon.

By 2015, I am informed, several major power plants will be coming online here, including the 300-MW Coal-Fired Therma South Energy Power Plant in Davao del Sur, and the 200-MW Southern Mindanao Coal-Fired Power Plant in Sarangani.

These two plants, among others, put us on track to have an energy surplus in Mindanao by 2015,” Aquino said. CRC

panies that ask help from them to find employees.

Pantinople said they also have partners from Manila that conduct overseas recruitment in the city.

The PESO Davao City has already solicited 30,214 job vacancies on the programs of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Of the total, 18,964 were referred to various establishments and 12,365 were placed for regular employment.

The office also recorded

a total of 18,250 registered from their Skills Registry System (SRS).

A total of 7,483 also participated in the Pre-Employment Seminar for Local Applicant conducted at the City Hall rooftop and in the eight district PESO. Pantinople said they also gave livelihood assistance to 460 beneficiaries for those who were not hired from employment.

The beneficiaries were properly screened and monitored by PESO Davao.

ment.

Duterte said qualified scholars will have all expenses paid for by the city, including tuition and miscellaneous fees, book expenses, monthly stipend, and transportation allowance.

He said the scholar can also choose any college or university in the city.

Duterte said he could not allocate a bigger part for peace and order fund since all the salaries for the additional force multipliers like the police auxiliaries, barangay tanods, and the Task Force Davao will be drawn from it.

Earlier, City Council committee on finance, ways

and means, and appropriation chair Danilo C. Dayanghirang said the 2015 annual budget will be discussed in next Tuesday’s regular session.

Last month, the City Council passed the proposed P5.830 billion 2015 budget on first reading.

Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte said they will try to fast-tack the deliberation and finish the budget before December.

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.

ers who are implementing a Saudi-funded road project.

“We believe that the ASG is a threat to the peace, security and development of our beloved province,” the mayors stated in the manifesto.

The signatory-mayors were Rose Furigay, Lamitan City; Gulam Hataman, Sumisip; Ingatun Istarul, Tipo-Tipo; Alih Sali, Akbar; Duri Kallahal, Tuburan; Talib

Pawaki, Mohammad Adjul; Darussalam Lajid, Al-barka; Jomar Maturan, Ungkaya Pukan; Muctar Junaid, Tabuan Lasa; Rustam Ismael, Lantawan; and Jamar Mansur, Hadji Muhtamad.

The mayors condemned “in the highest possible terms and denounce the terroristic activities of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).”

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venue. If you in government can’t honor these cards, please do not issue them anymore,” she added.

Arguillas and a few others were already inside the venue when she heard from a member of the Malacañang Press Corps that some local reporters were not admitted inside.

Arguillas went out to try to help sort things out, but she decided to stay with the Davao media when they were still refused entry.

The situation wors-

ened when Sta. Ana Police Precinct commander Superintendent Royina Garma told Davao media to vacate the area.

Garma gave them two options: either leave SM Lanang Premier or stay in the police lounge located on the same level as SMX. The reporters chose to stay and stand their ground.

Carmenlito Francisco, business editor of Mindanao Times, posted in his Facebook account that he believes discrimination against “local” media will not be solved in

his lifetime “This is the reason I hate to cover events that are organized by people from the imperial Manila.

They think they are better at anything. Then so be it.

It is about time that we don’t cover these events.

Let them. As if they know a thing or two about Mindanao. And I will berate any government official who will criticize us if the reports in the national media outlets are all about negative stories,” Francisco said.

Philippine Press Institute (PPI) chair Jesus

Dureza, who was a Press Secretary of then-President Gloria Arroyo, said discrimination against local media has been on-going “since time immemorial.”

“Experience tells us that when locals are sidelined, the goodwill of a visit is lost as soon as the President leaves with negatives at its wake. We never learn,” Dureza said.

The Davao media were finally allowed to enter the venue at around 11 a.m., just in time to hear President Aquino’s speech. CRC

ment Agency for completing the “herculean task” of crafting the Bangsamoro Development Plan, which he said will help bring better opportunities for the Bangsamoro as it moves towards recovery and development during its transition years and beyond.

Balisacan said the two-year transition period, which began in mid2014 and will continue until mid-2016 when President Aquino’s term ends, is of utmost importance.

“In just two short years, we need to demonstrate the dividends of peace in the Bangsamoro

region by progressively bridging the development gaps caused by decades of conflict; we need to attain the stability and normality necessary to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth in the succeeding years and ensure lasting peace in all its communities,” he said.

Balisacan said the social, economic, and political foundations that will be laid during the twoyear period are crucial to the success of the new Bangsamoro Government that will be established pursuant to the Bangsamoro Basic Law. “Our goal, as stated in the Philippine Develop-

ment Plan, is to achieve inclusive growth. While we see gains in the Philippine economy, we cannot claim full success as long as there are those who are left behind,” he said.

“Our Bangsamoro brothers and sisters deserve to benefit from and contribute to the growth and the crafting and implementation of the Bangsamoro Development Plan is a major step towards this,” he added.

Balisacan also said the best plans are only “maps illustrating the road that we must take.”

“It is still up to every one of us to move forward and take the necessary

steps to achieve a just future and better quality of life for the people of the Bangsamoro and the Philippines,” he said.

“A lasting peace can only be attained when the causes of discord are fully addressed. And, the roots of conflict will only be truly eliminated when every citizen – regardless of creed, gender or ethnicity – is able to enjoy good health, education, and quality of life; to live with freedom, honor, dignity, and justice; and to contribute his or her talents, potentials, and capabilities to the betterment of his or her community and society,” he said. CRC

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OG is man’s friend.

But the animal can be deadly if it bites you, especially if the dog is not vaccinated. After all, dogs are one of the carriers of rabies, a viral infection of the brain.

Last year, at least 16 cases of rabies -- all of whom died as a result -- were reported from Davao Region.

This year, as of October, about five deaths caused by rabies were reported from Davao City alone. This makes the city as having the most number of rabies cases in the region, according to a report written by Cheneen R. Capon.

In a recent issue of Edge Davao, Capon quoted Divene Hilario, the new rabies program manager of the Department of Health (DOH), who made this statement: “The city has the highest record in the region because it has also the highest population compared to other provinces in the region.”

The figures alarmed Jinky Espino since just even one case of rabies means more people can be infected. “The ideal is 1.5 in every one million population but we are targeting that by 2016, Davao region will be rabies-free,” the former program manager said.

While Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan are considered rabies-free, the disease is a serious threat elsewhere in Asia. In the Philippines, rabies claims 400 people each year, according to the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO).

Health experts, however, fear the real toll may be much higher. “We believe the death toll could be higher because of the many deaths that go unreported in remote parts of the country,” says Dr. Mary Miranda, leader of the rabies research program at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine.

“In most parts of the region, surveillance of rabies is inadequate and not given priority compared with other infectious diseases like tuberculosis and malaria.

Also, there are not too many laboratories doing rabies diagnosis,” Dr. Miranda adds.

People almost always contract rabies from the saliva of rabid animals. Any warm-blooded animal can be infected, but dogs are by far the commonest source.

In fact, dogs are responsible for over 90 percent of rabies deaths in the country. “The usual pattern of transmission is dog to dog,” explains Dr. Miranda, “and then from

dog to human.”

Children are at greatest risk because they’re most likely to play with dogs.

This has been confirmed by the United Nations health agency, which said that that up to 60 percent of rabies cases occur in people less than 15 years of age.

Though bites are the usual form of transmission, rabies can also be contracted if open wounds or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, and mouth come into contact with saliva from a rabid animal, or if an infected person kisses a partner. In rare cases, victims contract it from inhaling the air-borne virus – in caves inhabited by rabid bats, for example – or by drinking unpasteurized milk from a rabid animal.

Among Filipinos, rabies is a highly misunderstood disease. Many, especially those in rural areas, still believe that garlic and a few drops of vinegar can cure rabies. Others believe that a quack doctor have the power to eliminate the virus from the body with the use of a stone or by sucking with the use of a carabao horn.

But how can you tell if an animal is rabid? “A common clue is a sudden change of behavior, like drooling, unprovoked aggression, biting, aimless running and difficulty breathing,” informs Dr. Silvius Alon, a veterinarian who once worked with the Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center in Kinuskusan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. However, some infected animals may become paralyzed or die suddenly without showing signs of illness.

If possible, any dog that bites a person should be confined and observed. “If the dog remains healthy for ten to 14 days, it’s safe to assume it’s rabies-free,” says Dr. Miranda. If the animal does show symptoms, the owner should contact the local health department or a veterinarian immediately and the dog should be humanely put down.

In humans, rabies symptoms can take weeks or months to appear. This presents a real problem when treating the disease because by the time symptoms have developed it may be too late to prevent death.

When an infected animal bites a person, the virus travels along the nerves to the central nervous system where it incubates for up to three months. In this period the victim shows no signs of illness.

At the end of the incubation period, the virus mul-

tiplies rapidly, spreading to the brain and throughout the body, even to the eyes and extremities like hair follicles. Initial symptoms, in what doctors refer to as the “prodromal stage” of the disease, may be mild. They last from two to ten days and include a slight fever, headache, nausea and persistent loose cough. There may be pain, itching, tingling, or a sensation of cold at the bite site.

Then, in the “acute neurological stage,” symptoms become more and more frightening. For the next two to seven days, the patient becomes nervous, agitated, restless, and irritable, and may salivate excessively. As the virus replicates in the brain, the victim experiences eye problems (like enlargement of the pupils), weakness of the facial muscles and hoarseness.

In one out of six cases, there’s hydrophobia – a fear of water. “In this stage, there is forceful, painful muscle spasms of the throat, which expel liquids administered orally,” says Dr. S.N. Madhusudana, associate professor of the Department of Neurovirology at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience in Bangalore, India.

Finally, the virus overwhelms the brain and central nervous system. The patient falls into a coma, becomes paralyzed, and dies.

What should you do if you’re bitten by a rabid animal? First, attend to the wound immediately. “Wash it with plenty of soap and

running tap water,” instructs Dr. Alon. “Then apply an antiseptic like iodine or betadine to kill the virus.”

As soon as the wound has been cleaned, seek medical help. Victims must be immunized as soon as possible so that antibodies can develop before the virus incubates. Injection must be done into the bite sites to neutralize the virus. “Once the virus reaches the brain, the antibodies are no longer effective,” says Dr. Miranda.

“Without timely treatment, rabies infection is 100 percent fatal,” pointed out Dr. Nancy Nazaire-Bermal, head of the clinical research and development of the Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics.

“Rabies is the best example of an illness in which prevention is better than cure, as it is a vaccine-preventable disease.”

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GET READY to welcome the glitziest time of the year with Plains and Prints’ twin offerings – its anniversary celebration and its 2014 Holiday Collections.

‘Tis indeed a season of glamorous merriment with interesting cuts, silhouettes, colors, and prints.

Kicking-off the brand’s 20th anniversary, Plains and Prints launches the Anniversary Collection Haute Basics, which focuses on fun yet classic pieces given a quirky twist with the Plains and Prints

logo.

“The logo – a ribbon in itself is quite feminine, actually. We are giving it an entirely new twist to give it an edgier feel, using digital printing technique on the apparel’’ says Rhett Eala, designer and creative director of Plains and Prints. “Based on our research, the public seems to really like the digital

prints. It’s unique. No other brand employs this style. It makes the wearers really stand out.’’

The anniversary capsule collection features timeless pieces such as playsuits, pants, dresses, tops, and sports shirts named after some of the

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Silkair joins Singapore Airlines to offer flights to Denpasar, Bali FROM 12 December 2014, SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin daily services to Denpasar. Together with Singapore Airlines’ four daily flights to Bali’s capital, both airlines will offer a total of five round-trip services a day, subject to regulatory approval.

Singapore Airlines’ Senior Vice President, Marketing Planning Ms Lee Wen Fen said: “The increase in the number of flights reflects Singapore Airlines Group commitment in expanding our service offerings and providing our customers with more choices and convenience. Through synergising the networks of both airlines, we are able to enhance the connectivity options available to our customers through our combined network of 99 cities in 35 countries.”

SilkAir’s Chief Executive, Mr. Leslie Thng said: “Bali is a popular year-round travel destination renowned for its multifaceted attractions from temples, to pristine beaches and paddy fields. SilkAir is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to connect travellers around the world to this vibrant tourist destination from 12 December.”

Kenneth Cole in a Metro Society exclusive KENNETH COLE, premier American lifestyle brand which designs footwear, clothes and accessories for men and women, along with Metro Society, the most successful homegrown society magazine in the Philippines on its 11th year anniversary partner in a benefit show to raise funds for a cause.

Since 1985, Kenneth Cole has been openly involved in publicly supporting AIDS awareness and research. He is considered the first in the fashion industry to do so and uses fashion as a medium to promote socially conscious ads to help fight various causes from AIDS to homelessness.

This November, Metro Society guests will have an up close look at the pieces presented in the fashion show. A Metro Society exclusive presentation, it will be a 40-piece collection of Kenneth Cole’s Autumn/Winter 2014 collection to be worn by the country’s top celebrities.

Metro Society prides itself in being the most recognized society magazine for iconic fashion executions featured in international blogs such as Fashionising, Style Bistro, News Luxury, Portfoli, Jake Rohde.

The Metro Society Benefit highlights the magazine’s unique style of entertaining - fusing luxury, society, fashion, music and entertainment like no other.

Meanwhile, Kenneth Cole which has over 90 retail and outlet stores worldwide and continues to intensify its influence and efforts to raise awareness on HIV/ AIDS. For the benefit show, proceeds shall go to TREAT Asia, A Cooperative Approach to Expanding the Safe and Effective Delivery of HIV/AIDS Treatment in Asia and the Pacific. The funds raised will be directed towards their projects in the Philippines.

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Rastaclat gets warm welcome at Abreeza Fashion Forum

AMERICAN accessory brand Rastaclat has just landed in Davao, and it took the spotlight at Abreeza’s Fashion Forum last October 23, 2014.

The Long Beach, California-based brand with roots in the action sports, art, music, and street scenes takes a simple everyday staple—shoelaces—and turns it into fresh, innovative accessories that have become a hit among youth all over the world for both its uniquely vibrant design sensibility and its slogan of spreading positive vibrations.

Rastaclat was launched on October 4 at Sneaker Club at Abreeza Mall—making Sneaker Club the only official retailer of the accessory brand in Mindanao.

Introducing Rastaclat to guests at the Abreeza Fashion Forum were Sneaker Club marketing representative Danelle Jo Filipinas, as well as a team of brand ambassadors who represent different fields of youth interest in Davao City: Kat Dalisay, head of events production outfit Manic Nightnings; Manic Nightnings DJ Uno Tupas; Ateneo de Davao University marketing student Lois Onggao; budding photographer and filmmaker Nikko Zamora; Alliyah Mariano, a dancer at Ateneo de Davao High School; and Jed Diamante, captain of the Under-16 National Football Team. DJ Pae Dobles, another brand ambassador, spun beats throughout the evening.

Also present were other Rastaclat brand ambassadors: DJs Torch Gacuma, Niel Recinto, and Tien Batu and Stella Maris varsity basketball player Melvin Teves. Lending support to the event was Sneaker Club owner Ramon Mackay.

Sneaker Club is a lifestyle shop located at the second floor of Abreeza Mall that carries brands such as Onitsuka Tiger,

Fashion Forum host Joey Sy with Kat Dalisay, Danelle Filipinas, Uno Tupas, Lois Onggao, Nikko Zamora, Alliyah Mariano, and Jed Diamante.

Sneaker Club marketing representative Danelle Filipinas and Sneaker Club owner Ramon Mackay.

Lois Onggao and Nikko Zamora.

Sneaker Club showcased Rastaclat pieces at the Abreeza Manic Nightnings head Kat Dalisay.

Fashion Forum.

Palladium Boots, Nike Sportswear and Skateboarding, Sperry TopSider, and now, Rastaclat.

Since Rastaclat’s launch in October, new styles have arrived at the shop, with prices ranging from Php600 for regular releases to Php900 and upwards for limited edition pieces.

The Fashion Forum is a monthly convergence of fashion and lifestyle press,

bloggers, designers, insiders, and enthusiasts that serves as a platform for the discussion and promotion of notable trends, projects, personalities, brands, ideas, and more.

Through the Fashion Forum, Abreeza Mall hopes to nurture and spread a stronger style consciousness in Davao City with the support and collaboration of industry profes-

Guests check out the Rastaclat pieces on display.

sionals, members of the media, and local fashion fans.

For inquiries and updates on Abreeza Mall news and events, please visit the Main Concierge at the ground floor or call (082) 321-9332. Stay updated by liking www.facebook.com/ AbreezaMall and following @abreezatweets on Twitter and @iloveabreezamall on Instagram.

Alliyah Mariano and Jed Diamante.

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Save the Children names Mikael Daez and Kylie Padilla as official Filipino ambassadors GMA Artist Center stars Mikael Daez and Kylie Padilla are the first Filipino representatives of Save the Children. They join international ambassadors Hollywood Alisters Jennifer Garner and Julianne Moore, football star Cristiano Ronaldo and distinguished stylist/editor/ fashion designer Rachel Zoe in promoting the advocacy that aims to provide both emergency and longterm support to improve the quality of life for children.

Mikael shares that being chosen as one of the first Pinoy ambassadors of Save the Children is such an honor and fulfils his dream to help an advocacy close

to his heart. “I’ve always wanted to help children.

All children should be able to dream about what they want to be when they grow up. Save the Children’s work

means that more children can have those dreams. I am excited about the opportunity to work alongside this amazing charity and am privileged to be able to use

my work for this excellent cause.”

Meanwhile, Kylie is eager to take on her new role as ambassador of a children’s organization. “It is a privi-

lege to be a representative of Save the Children and be given the opportunity to help children in need, especially typhoon Yolanda survivors. I want to do whatever I can to help provide them everything they need so they can recover from their experiences and reach their full potential.”

In the coming days, Mikael and Kylie together with some of the staff of Save the Children will visit Yolanda-affected communities in Tacloban to meet some of the survivors of the typhoon. Save the Children has already reached nearly 800,000 people in some of the ‘Yolanda’ hit areas pro-

viding them with emergency life-saving aid and longterm support for livelihood programs that will sustain their everyday living.

Save the Children’s Country Director, Ned Olney, shares that they are happy to be working with passionate Kapuso stars. “Save the Children is delighted to have such passionate engaged young people working with us as we strive to give every child in the Philippines the best start in life.

We hope that our relationship with Kylie and Mikael will give us the opportunity to reach many more children and save even more lives.”

Maxene Magalona plays nurserapper in her first ‘MMK’ role MAXENE MAGALONA will star in her first ever “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode on ABS-CBN this Saturday (November 8) as the rapping Filipina nurse named Fatima Palma, who gained online fame when a video of her entertaining a patient in the hospital with her rap performance went viral.

“Despite all her daily challenges in the hospital, witness in the episode how Fatima is able to entertain her patients with her talent in singing and rapping,” said Maxene. “I’m honored to be chosen to portray her because I consider people like her heroes.”

Also part of Maxene’s first “MMK” episode are Bembol Roco, Shamaine Buencamino, Kathleen Hermosa, Joseph Bitangcol, Jon Lucas, Francis Magundayao, Rochelle Barrameda, Ana

Roces, Via Veloso, Gileth Sandico, and Rusty Salazar. It is directed by Raz De la Torre and written by Arah Jell Ba-

dayos and Benjamin Benson Logronio.

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos and creative manager Mel Mendoza-del Rosario.

Capturing the hearts of Filipino viewers all over the world for the past 23 years, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” has legions of fans from different generations who cried, laughed, fell in love, and got inspired through the real-life narratives of the show’s letter-senders.

Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday, 7:15PM, after “Home Sweetie Home” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

Tweet your thoughts about this Saturday’s episode by using the hashtag #MMKNurseRapper.

Halloween series ‘Elemento’ airs on GMA News TV this November VIEWERS who missed watching the familyfriendly Halloween series ELEMENTO, which brought to life creatures from Philippine myths and legends, can still catch its reruns on GMA News TV this November 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:15 PM after State of the Nation with Jessica Soho.

Shot as mini feature films by acclaimed horror director Topel Lee, the four-part

series tells the fascinating stories of four elementals and their unique relationships with human children: a manananggal in the air, a kapre representing the earth, a river fairy protecting the water, and a black dwarf with the power of fire.

On November 7, catch “SI ESPERANZA, ANG REBELDENG MANANANGGAL” starring Glaiza de Castro as Esperanza together with Valerie Concepcion and Maria Isabel Lopez and child actors Carl Acosta and Nourish

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Esperanza, a pediatrician and devoted mother of two, harbors a deep, dark secret. At the stroke of midnight, she transforms into a manananggal! But instead of eating fetuses like the rest of her family, she flies through the skies rescuing abused children.

Chaos begins when her evil sister Lucila comes looking for her in the big city and discovers how much Esperanza has changed.

“ANG MASAYAHING KA-

PRE NA SI ITIM,” which tells about a protective kapre, airs on November 14; while “PANDORA, ANG DIWATA NG WAWA,” a tale of a river goddess, follows on November 21. “APOY NI BAMBOLITO,” a story about a unique black dwarf, airs on November 28.

Catch all these familyfriendly stories on myths and legends in Elemento every Friday night beginning November 7 right after State of the Nation with Jessica Soho on GMA News TV.

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Anne Curtis in East Meets West collection.

muses and image models of the brand namely actress Anne Curtis, stylist Liz Uy, Thai model Paula Taylor and actress and fashionista Gretchen Barretto.

“They are our muses of inspiration through the years so we thought honoring them by naming some of the pieces after them,” explains Eala.

On the other hand, the brand’s holiday collection plays up on the Modern Metropolis them, featuring 20 unique, trendy dresses inspired by different cities around the world.

“I just got back from some traveling when the idea to design an entire collection inspired by different world cities came to me. It was perfect timing since the owners said they wanted to celebrate the brand’s anniversary with a collection of 20 dresses,” expounds Eala. “I thought this was a great opportunity to pursue the idea.”

The theme certainly fits well with the holidays as many people aspire of spending Christmas abroad. “I think one of the things many people dream of is to experience what it’s like to spend the holidays abroad. With the collection, we’re sort of letting them do that,” says Eala.

Another very interesting aspects of this collection is the combination of materials to create unique pieces.

“We also wanted to reflect global fashion, and that’s going towards the edgy side. However, we still wanted to retain the classy, timeless vibe we are known for. So, we combined that by using a combination of many different fabrics in classic silhouettes,” he adds. “For example, one of the pieces has a combination of chambray and flat knits.”

East Meets West Collection Inspired by the merging cultures of east and west in varying shades of red and fuchsia with warm tones of peach and gray.

This collection combines chic and elegance in flattering silhouettes that’s perfect for the Holiday Season.

Anne Curtis wears Iman SL Dress from the Heaven & Earth collection.

Modern Metropolis Collection This collection is a series of Holiday Dresses with prints inspired by some of the famous cities in the world, the likes of Milan, Shanghai and London.

This season, take a trip

Anne Curtis wears Moscow Dress from the Modern Metropolis collection. around the world in stunning colors and cheerful prints of Modern Metropolis.

Heaven and earth Collection This collection is inspired by the vibrant colors of the sky with complimenting touches of earth color tones. Heaven and Earth’s quirky and fun mood is sure to set the festive mood this Holiday Season.

The Plains & Prints Holiday Collections will be available nationwide starting November 12, 2014.

Be one of the first to check out the 2014 Plains & Prints’ Holiday Collection must-haves before November 12 at an exclusive advanced preview at Chimes Specialty Store at Sales Street.

Anne Curtis wears Isla SL Top and Iman SL Skirt from the Heaven & Earth collection.

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NSU stuns PRO 11, PAF bounces back N ATIONAL Support Unit pulled off a stunning upset by edging Police Regional Office-XI, 71 – 69, in the ongoing Mayor Rody Duterte and Vice Mayor Pulong Duterte – 12th AFP-PNP Basketball Tournament at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym on Wednesday.

NSU relied on the allaround performance of Ariel Bone as the multi-unit squad started its campaign on the right track.

Bone, a versatile forward from PDEA, sparked the NSU with 15 points on top of pace setting intangible plays in both ends of the floor.

Gogoy Arellano and Tangaro each contributed 10 baskets for the NSU headed

by CIDG Davao Region deputy director Ed Leonardo.

Dominic Delos Reyes

paced with 19 points for PRO, the last year’s runner-up.

After absorbing a brutal rout on opening day, Philippine Air Force bounced back with 76 – 67 decision over Task Force Davao.

Chok Gacayan and Capistrano combined for 41 points for the Airmen who were hammered by Bureau of Fire Protection, 102 – 30, in the opener.

Umalay had 12 for the TFD. In the other match, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology clobbered Philippine Coast Guard, 81 – 47.

The tournament is sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) regional office XI under Mindanao Basketball Region B director Regino “Boy” Cua. (Rico Biliran)

UP AND UNDER. Meralco forward Jarred Dillinger (left) goes up and under against NLEX center Asi Taulava in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday.

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TOP GUN. Bong Go of the City Mayor’s Office (RIGHT) dribbles past a 10th ID Agila defender in the opening game of the 12th AFP-PNP basketball tournament at the Almendras Gym. Lean Daval Jr.

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Kiefer steals show

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ITH the game tied at 96-all, Kiefer Ravena reminded us again why he is the UAAP Season 77 MVP as he eluded the pesky defense of the visiting Ball Up All Stars with a thrilling drive to the basket and scored on a tough lay up with just 1.3 ticks left in the game to lift his PCWorx squad over the Allen Iverson-mentored Gawad Kalinga side in the “All In” charity basketball event at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.

Ravena collaborated with former NBA player and one-time PBA import DerMarr Johnson, who led all scorers with 24 markers, in an amazing 7-0 run in the last 1:07 of the game. Trailing 91-96, the Ateneo star scored on a lay-up off a pick and roll play with San Beda center Olaide Adeogun to slice the Gawad Kalinga lead to just three points. After a defensive stop, Johnson tied the count at 96-all with a three-point shot in the final 36 seconds. Gawad Kalinga muffed an attempt to regain the lead until Ravena was able to weave his own magic against a group of hoops artists to break the deadlock, 98-96. Iverson called a timeout but in the ensuing play, Anthony “Mr. Afrika” Pimble misfired on his attempt.

Ravena and fellow UAAP icon Jeron Teng finished with 16 markers each, while UAAP’s top power forwards Jeth Rosario and Mac Belo added 12 and 11 points respectively. Adeogun hauled down 11 boards for the PCWorx squad coached by multi-titled PBA guru Tim Cone. Also playing for PCWorx were Ravena’s younger brother Thirdy, San Beda’s Javee Mocon, San Sebastian’s CJ Perez and La

Salle’s Almond Vosotros. Another former NBA star, Eddy Curry, was unable to suit up for the game but sat on the bench of PCWorx.

Iverson came to town for the charity event aimed to help the Gawad Kalinga Foundation raise funds to build homes for the homeless. On Tuesday, the 11time All Star and former NBA MVP known as “the Answer” also conducted a basketball clinic for kids. He was accompanied by the popular street ball team called the Ball Up All Stars, who are well regarded with their jaw-dropping hoops skills.

The Ball Up All Stars started the game on fire, wowing the crowd at the MOA with their sensational dribbling moves and scoring prowess. They led by as many as 17 points, at 37-20, midway in the second quarter. Larry “Bone Collector” Williams sizzled with 20 points, followed by Gary “G” Smith with 19, Ryan “Special FX” Williams with 18, Grayson “The Professor” Boucher with 14, and Pimble with 13. The other members of the Ball Up squad were Aaron “AO” Owens and Taurian “Air Up There” Fontenette. Completing the Gawad Challenge team are former PBA greats Jerry Codinera, Renren Ritualo and Willie Miller.

The scores: PCWorx (98) - Johnson 24, K. Ravena 16, Teng 16, Rosario 12, Belo 11, Perez 7, T. Ravena 6, Adeogun 4, Mocon 2, Vosotros 0.

Gawad Kalinga (96) Bone Collector Williams 20, Smith 19, Special FX Williams 18, Boucher 14, Pimble 13, Owens 6, Fontenette 2, Codinera 2, Ritualo 2, Miller 0.

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Cavs bow to Jazz on buzzer-beating shot

JUST IN TIME. Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward (20) celebrates with guard Trey Burke (3) after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the end of an NBA basketball game Thursday (PHL Time), in Salt Lake City. Utah won 102-100. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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BLACKBELT TEST. Ryan Cordero of ITF Davao with Master Steckiewicz after the blackbelt test undergone by the former.

ORDON Hayward prides himself on his self-control.

After hitting a stepback, game-winning jumper at the buzzer, he couldn’t help himself. He let out all his emotion in a celebratory frenzy.

“I’ve never really done that before,” Hayward said.

“It was just one of those moments.”

Hayward one-upped LeBron James and gave the Utah Jazz a 102-100 victory over the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night with the dramatic shot.

Hayward, who had 21 points, broke free of James to catch an inbounds pass, faked a move to the basket and then stepped back on the right wing and swished a 21-foot jump shot as the

horn sounded.

The forward was mobbed by his Jazz teammates in a scene reminiscent of a college tournament game.

“How can you not show emotion after a finish like that? For us to win the game after being in control the whole game and then see it slipping away, it was pretty special,” Hayward said. “Just exhilaration!”

Derrick Favors had 21 points and 10 rebounds but the Jazz had to overcome a last-minute effort by James, who scored 31 points as Cleveland fell to 1-3.

With the Cavs down four points with 17 seconds remaining, James made a 3-pointer from the corner off a deflected pass while falling away out of bounds.

He then made all three free

throws after faking Favors into a foul on a 3-point attempt to tie the game at 100 with 3.4 seconds left.

Kyrie Irving had 34 points and Kevin Love added 14 for the Cavaliers, who lost for the second time in two nights.

The Jazz led the entire way — by as many as 16 points — until the fourth quarter, when Irving scored 10 points in a 14-6 run that gave the Cavaliers an 89-86 edge with 4:43 remaining.

The Jazz went back in front and led 93-89 when Trevor Booker beat the shot clock with a 3-pointer.

The next play down, Booker was whistled for a flagrant-1 foul on Love. The two exchanged words and each got a technical, ratcheting up the intensity in

the already tight contest.

The Cavs allowed the Jazz to shoot 51 percent in their second of three games in the West. After losing the previous night 101-82 to Portland, Cleveland made it much closer but couldn’t overcome Hayward’s heroics.

“Rome wasn’t built in a day and we understand that,” James said. “You have to continue to work the process. You hate to lose as competitors, but we felt like tonight we improved.

We improved and proved in the second half we’re capable of playing some good basketball.”

Enes Kanter had 18 points for the Jazz.

“It is a really big win for our team. For this team (Cleveland), you just get pumped up,” Kanter said.

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PBA, Asian Para Games medalist at Fast Fridays

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HE much-anticipated PBA out-of-town game in Davao City and special athlete Ernie Gawilan banner today’s guests in the resumption of Fast Fridays media forum at the Archipelago 7107 by Barrio Fiesta at SM Lanang Premier.

Today’s edition of the weekly forum starts at 10:00 a.m.

Heading the panel are TV5 Davao station manager Tayna Miclat and Architects Arnel Villacampa, Hector Magno and Dan Guevarra of local organizer Arki Quest for the PBA in Davao on November 15 featuring Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters and Meralco Bolts. TV5 is the official station of the PBA and will be beaming the game from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP).

Also in today’s forum is the legless swimming sensation Gawilan who won three bronze medals fpr the Philippines in the recent 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea. He will be accompanied by James Infiesto, president of Davao Sports Association for the Differently-Abled Athletes.

Aces stay unbeaten

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LASKA guard JVee Casio sure knows when to step up. The 5-foot10 playmaker drilled in big buckets in the stretch, including the go-ahead jumper with 32.6 seconds left, as the Aces hacked out a thrilling 66-63 victory over erstwhile unscathed San Miguel Beer to tighten their grip on the top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Hardly a factor in the first three quarters, Casio took charge just in time for Alaska as he pumped in five of his 11 points in the final minute, highlighted by the clutch 16-footer that put the Aces back on top at 6463 and eventually help them complete their fightback from six-point deficit in the final 2:30 of play against the fading San Miguel Beer crew.

The close win was the fourth straight for the Aces, who also dealt the Beermen their first setback after four tries for a 3-1 mark, dropping into a tie with Barangay Ginebra and Meralco.

Guard Cyrus Baguio added 13 points, including an equally booming triple off Casio’s feed, while do-it-all Calvin Abueva bucked a listless offensive performance by hauling down 16 rebounds on top of five points and two assists.

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ONE ON ONE. San Miguel Beer’s Junmar Fajardo guards Sonny Thoss of Alaska in the PBA Philippine Cup game between the two teams.

Alaska won this one to go 4-0.

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