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FLAG HOISTING. A ceremonial hoisting of this giant Philippine flag marked the commemoration of the 116th Independence Day at the SM City Davao yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

2 GEOTHERMAL PLANTS EyED Aboitiz Davao projects to generate 200 MW

By Antonio M. Ajero

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BoitiZ PoWer CorP. will develop and operate two geothermal power plants in Davao City, Davao del Sur and north Cotabato which can generate an aggregate capacity of up to 200 megawatts in five years.

This was bared by Manuel “Bobby” Orig, first vice president for Mindanao Affairs of AboitizPower, during a presentation before a small group of business leaders and professionals marking the second anniversary of Nanding Boys, an association of men supporting Arch. Emeritus Fernando Capalla, at the retired archbishop’s residence in Catalunan Grande.

Orig said the Department of Energy (DOE) has granted AP Renewables, Inc. (APRI), an

AboitizPower subsidiary, authority to explore and develop close to 20,000 hectares in two contract areas for the so-called Mt. Apo Geothermal Project.

One of the planned geothermal plants will be explore and develop the contract area consisting of Mt. Talomo-Tico area located in municipality of Magpet, and the provinces of North Cotabato and Davao del Sur. The other contract area in “Sibulan and Kapatagan” is located in the municipality of Sta.

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HAPPy FREEDOM DAy. Davao City Administrator for operations Jhopee Avanceña-Agustin (left), SM City Davao mall manager Lynette Lopez (center) and Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta (right) share a light moment during the 116th Independence Day celebration at the SM City Davao yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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FREEDOM DAy JOB FAIR. Thousands of job seekers troop to the 2014 Kalayaan Job Fair of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at NCCC Mall in Matina, Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

DLPC not keen on Unemployment down to 5% DavNor, ComVal

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AVAO light Power Co.,(DlPC) expressed no interest in overtaking the franchise areas of Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (Daneco) comprised of two provinces, an official said.

“There’s no plan as of now to take charge unless there an invitation from the government or Daneco will allow us, “ DlPC president Arturo Milan said in a phone interview with Edge Davao yesterday.

Daneco supplies power to the provinces of Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte.

Prospects of DlPC taking over the Daneco franchise areas surfaced after Power Sector Assets and liabilities Management Corporation (PSAlM) issued a disconnection order to the electric cooperative from the Mindanao grid after it failed to settle its debt amounting to P576.45 million.

Aside from its unpaid balance to Psalm, Daneco also has to settle its monthly bill of 50 million to Therma Marine Inc., (TMI) which provides the 18MW to the cooperative.

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NEMPlOyMENT rate in Davao Region dropped from 6.4 percent as of January this year to 5 percent by the end of April, an official said.

This is still lower than the April 2013 unemployment rate which was 8.3 percent unemployment rate.

“We are expecting the same trend from the past years that there will be an increase in the unemployment rate because of the new graduates adding to the regional labor force but instead it

decrease at tumaas ang employment rate,” Department of labor and Employment 11 (DOlE 11) Joffrey Suyao said yesterday.

The employment rate of Davao region beefed up from 93.6 percent in January of this year to 95 percent by the end of April This is 3.3 higher compared to 91.7 percent employment rate of the same period last year. last year’s low employment rate is the reflection of damages of typhoon Pablo in

Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley and portions of Davao del Norte specifically in the agriculture sector.

Suyao attributed the growth in the job growth in all major sectors including agriculture industry and service sector for the second quarter of the year.

According to a report by the National Economic and Development Agency (NEDA), the service sector contributed more that half of the workers employed in the country or 52.8 percent.

DOlE 11 is still assessing the contributory factors for the increase of employment rate in the region.

Suyao, meanwhile, said that underemployment remains high at 14.5 percent but this is still lower compared to the 14.7 percent last January of this year and 14.6 percent of April last year.

“We are hoping that we can maintain this increase in employment rate so that we can have a good year for the labor sector at the end of 2014,” the director added.

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A total of 16,588 jobs abroad were awaiting job seekers in yesterday’s job fair.

“Most of our job vacancies kasi ready na for deployment and most of our applicants don’t have passport yet,” he said, adding that it would take three weeks to one month to process the passport.

On the other hand, Suyao said that most applicants were hired in the service industry like service crew, call center agents, and customer representatives. There were also applicants hired for office works as account executive, layout artist, and ac-

counting assistant.

“We are doing our best to hit our 15 percent maximum target for HOTS pero it’s always been unattainable every regular big job fair,” the direcor said.

Before yesterday’s job fair, DOlE conducted a pre-registration and mini job fair last June 5 to 11 in the same venue to increase the number of HOTS. It garnered about 1,535 registrants, but only 17 were hired during this period.

“We already encouraged companies and agencies to join the pre-registration para mas mahaba ang interaction nila sa applicants kasi sa dami ng applicants ngayon mas maikli

ang maigugol nila to interview all their applicants,” Suyao said.

DOlE also encouraged agencies to refer applicants with potential to Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for further training. As of 1:00 p.m. yesterday, 41 applicants were already referred to Tesda.

Suyao said that the agency is confident it can hit the 15 percent target because the number of applicants notably increased even before the 3:00 cutoff. He said that they are expecting about 2,500 to 3,000 applicants for this year’s Kalayaan job fair.

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ESPITE the huge number of jobs available, only 286 applicants or a measly 7.42 percent of the total 3,853 applicants were hired on the spot (HOTS) in yesterday’s Kalayaan Job Fair at NCCC Mall of Davao.

As of presstime, 202 applicants were hired by local companies while only 84 were lucky to hook up with overseas employers. The figures were collated as of 3:00 p.m. cutoff.

Department of labor and Employment 11 (DOlE 11) regional director Joffrey Suyao told Edge Davao yesterday that the low turnout could be due to the applicants’ incomplete doc-

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Lemon Law passes bicam

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HE bicameral conference committee was convened on June 10, 2014, and completed reconciling both Senate and Congressional versions of the lemon law, which passed third and final reading from both chambers. Members of the bicameral conference committee for the Senate were Senators Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara and JV Ejercito, headed by Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino, while the House contingent was comprised of Reps. Maria Carmen Zamora, Anthony del Rosario, Rufus Rodriguez, as led by Rep. Mark Villar.

The two versions of the lemon law are House Bill No. 4082 and Senate Bill No. 2211: the measures being highly similar, they differed only on three major points. The House version in particular embraces as State policy that “a motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase or investment. The consumer rights should thus be clearly defined including the means for redress for violations thereof”, while the

Senate version was silent. Also, the House version provides that “all disputes that have been submitted for mediation shall be settled not later than forty-five (45) working days from the date of filing of the complaint with the DTI”, while the Senate proposes a shorter period of ten (10) days; and the House version provides that, “in the event there is a failure to settle the complaint during the mediation proceedings, the parties may voluntarily enter into arbitration proceedings, likewise to be supervised by the DTI,” without imposing any period of time within which to conduct arbitration, the Senate provides that such proceedings must be done “within twenty (20) working days”.

The committee adopted the House version as the working version, and has reconciled the periods for dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration to adopt shorter time frames for the processes. During the proceedings, Rep. Zamora

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TUDENTS from the College of law Education of the University of Mindanao on Monday will begin a 10-day mentoring on setting up legal aid clinics with the expertise of instructors from the United States.

The program aims to address the endemic challenges that face law schools in the island.

It is supported by the legal Aid Program for Mindanao and the International Senior lawyers Project, a non-government organization based in New york city.

The US Embassy will be flying-in law professor Patrick D. Costello from the University Of Idaho College Of law.

Costello specializes in clinical legal education and dispute resolution, and has helped

develop six courses revolving around mediation and victims’ rights clinics at their institution.

“The workshops are not for setting up a legal aide clinic, but rather to provide further education to our students and the faculty who wish to join the lessons,” said Jess Espejo, assistant dean for the UM College of law Education.

Additionally, UM’s legal Advocacy Network enables law students to practice their education through providing free legal advice to the needy and the indigent involved in disputes.

The free mentoring sessions with Costello run from June 16- 26, after which he will travel to Cagayan de Oro city on the next leg of the educational tour.

TRADITIONAL DRESS. Colorful “malong” clothing, the famous Muslim hand woven fabric worn as traditional dress by both men and women, are being displayed by a sales lady in a souvenir shop in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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RESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday said the government observed due process in the prosecution of politicians involved in the alleged multi-billion pork barrel scam.

At the Independence Day celebration in Naga City, President Aquino said such due process of law was not enjoyed by Filipino ancestors who fought for the country’s independence against the Spanish colonization.

He particularly cited the 15 Bicolano martyrs,

11 of them, after their arrest, were mistreated and convicted after one-day trial, and executed in Bagumbayan five days after Jose Rizal was shot to death in 1896. The other two martyrs died in jail while the remaining two were sent abroad and eventually also died there.

“Sinunod natin ang tamang proseso: nagsagawa ng imbestigasyon, nangalap ng mga ebidensiya, at ngayon ay nagsampa ng kaso.

Puwede naman itong ginawa noon nang mabilisan at

walang matibay na basehan upang masira ang pangalan ng mga kandidatong dawit sa kontrobersiya, pero idinaan natin sa tamang sistema ang pagpapalabas ng katotohanan,” the Chief Executive said.

The Ombudsman has filed before the Sandiganbayan plunder cases against Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla Jr., businesswoman Janet lim-Napoles and five others over the pork barrel scam.

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ASGbombexpertUsman sighted in Maguindanao

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NO PERMANENT ADDRESS. Isla Verde fire victims make the covered court of Barangay 35-D along Padre Gomez Street in Davao City their temporary shelter after they were ordered to vacate public schools to give way to the opening of classes two weeks ago. Lean Daval Jr.

played speculations of politicking in the P10-billion pork barrel issue.

He said the controversy first came out during last year’s elections on the illegal detention of Benhur luy, as well as fake non-government organizations (NGOs) and pocketing of government funds. luy is the principal whistle-blower in the scam.

The President added that he ordered Justice Secretary leila De lima to make accusations based on concrete evidence. [PNA]

ROOPERS from the Maguidanao-based 6th Infantry Division have sighted Abu Sayyaf bomb expert Abdul Basit Usman during operations in Shariff Aguak town last Tuesday.

However, soldiers failed to hit the latter as the brigand made a hasty escape on, said Col. Dickson Hermoso, 6th Infantry Division spokesman, on Thursday.

He added that Usman was making improvised explosive devices (IEDs) when surprised by the military.

Hermoso stated that they are looking into the possibility that the ASG bomb expert was helping Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) make

its own IEDs. “We have establish a connection as Basit has existing alliances with the BIFF and the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI). And lately, we have been recovering a lot of IEDs in our area,” he said in Filipino.

Hermoso said they are still determining whether the BIFF is getting funding from the JI aside from help in making its IEDs. The 6th Infantry Division spokesman said the BIFF uses IEDs in their extortion bids in the area.

Basit was arrested earlier in 2006 but managed to escape.

US authorities has placed a bounty of US$ 1 million on the former’s head. [PNA]

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O fast track the entry of new investments in the country, the Department of Energy (DOE) needs to improve and increase the power supply, House Deputy Minority leader and lPG-MA party list Rep. Arnel Ty said Thursday.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications lAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGUlATORy BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao city

Petition for renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an AirConDitoneD tAXi Service ArieL S. tAGALoG, Case no.2012-Xi-00554 Petitioner x- - - - - - - - -- - - -----x

notiCe oF heArinG Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITy to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on December 31,2014. In the petition filed on May 26, 2014, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JUNE 25, 2014 at 09:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 26th day of May 2014 at Davao City.

TERESITA DElA PEÑA-yÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

UNDER A PILE. A young girl eats her lunch surrounded by second-hand shoes that her family sells at Agdao Public Market’s ukay-ukay area in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr. Ty said the precarious reserve was describe “critically low” and the lack of “energy security” could discourage new investors and dampen jobs' creation in the months ahead.

“Our flimsy power reserve margins suggest that all three grids in luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are easily vulnerable to increasing outages during extreme high demand,” Ty said in a statement.

He claims that the menace of potentially escalating outages has also made residential, commercial and industrial consumers highly susceptible to electricity price hikes, as supply becomes severely short of demand. lPG-MA party list has been batting for stronger government supervision of all energy markets, so as to reinforce consumer protection against potentially unfair trade practices and pricing abuses.

“Should a large power generator suddenly conk out, luzon could lurch from supply disruptions,” Ty warned.

“In fact, luzon would have started to stagger from outages as early as May, had the Department of Energy not prevailed upon some generating companies to defer the maintenance shutdown of their facilities (to this month),” he said.

In the Visayas, Ty said power reserves are hovering near zero, while Mindanao continues to wobble from recurring outages.

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BSP to implement stress test on banks’real estate exposure

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ANKS will now have to undergo stress test to determine their ability to cover their exposure to the real estate sector.

This after Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy-making Monetary Board (MB) recently approved the implementation of a pre-emptive macro-prudential policy measure in a bid to ensure that banks have sufficient coverage for their real es-

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tate credit exposure.

In a statement, the central bank said this measure “does not reflect any imminent vulnerability among banks’ with exposure to the real estate sector.” ”Instead the measure simply reinforces the prudential policy that banks must have sufficient capital to absorb any possible shocks on its credit exposures.”

Under the new measure, universal and com-

mercial banks (U/KBs) and thrift banks (TBs) have to meet the 10 percent regulatory requirement for qualifying capital after they have been put under the stress test.

Also, these banks should have a Common Equity Tier 1 that is at least six percent of their qualifying capital after the test.

Similarly, stand alone TBs has to have a Tier 1 ratio that accounts to six percent of their qualifying

capital.

Banks that fail to meet the requirements need to formally explain before the regulators why they should not face corrective actions.

If the BSP is not satisfied with the explanation it will send the financial institution a notice to submit within 30 calendar days an action plan that will enable it to meet the regulatory requirements.

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BEX) from June 11-13.

The event boasts of over 500 exhibitors from 20 countries worldwide and is expected to draw 15,000 visitors from all over Asia.

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said the three-day event would give opportunity for the country’s food, agriculture and agribusiness industries to pitch in their export products to the world.

“The Philippines will also take advantage of the event to showcase the World Bank-funded Philippine Rural Development Program

(PRDP) that aims to put up market-oriented interventions in rural areas throughout the country,” he said.

The government, under its Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016, has identified investments in food and agriculture as a major imperative as it works to achieve food security, raise quality of life in rural areas and sustain economic prosperity.

Alcala said the PRDP, which is under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture, is a six-year program that aims to achieve

just that.

Its major components include local planning, infrastructure development, agro-industrial enterprise development and program support in order to increase rural incomes and enhance farm and fishery productivity in preparation to the ASEAN integration.

“The SIAl ASEAN is a good venue to introduce the PRDP to the public and for various agri-fisheries stakeholders to network and exchange ideas on agri-entreprenuership,” Alcala said.

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PHL showcases initiatives for AEC

HE Philippines has taken the opportunity to highlight its milestones in the agri-fishery trade as well as the country’s initiatives for Southeast Asia’s economic integration by 2015 as it hosts Southeast Asia’s largest food exhibition to date at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

The SIAl ASEAN food market was organized for the first time in Manila by Paris-based Salon International de l'Agroalimentaire (SIAl) and is being held alongside the Manila Food and Beverage Expo (MAF-

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KAy, June is the marriage month. It rhymes with moon and swoon. Ditto for honeymoon. And so let's talk about this sacred institution.

Marriage, so goes the history, was initiated by God Himself in the Garden of Eden. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24).

The first marriage came into my mind when I heard a little girl who was asked during a Sunday school if she knew the story of Adam and Eve. “Of course, I do,” she replied. “First God made Adam and then looked at him and said, ‘I think I can do better,’ so He created a woman.” yes, children have funny views. But adults, too, can’t help poking fun on marriage, despite its sanctity.

“Marriage is a great institution,” said Hollywood bombshell Mae West, “but I’m not ready for an institution yet.”

To the great Italian leonardo Da Vinci, marriage “is like putting your hand into a bag of snakes in the hope of pulling out an eel.”

Views about marriage

abound. “Marriage is a book of which the first chapter is written in poetry and the remaining chapters in prose," says British writer Beverley Nichols. In other words, “All marriages are happy,” to quote the words of Canadian playwright Raymond Hull. But he added, “It’s the living together afterward that causes all the trouble.”

English writer G.K. Chesterton has a similar view: “Marriage is an adventure, like going to war.”

After all, “marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can’t sleep with the window shut, and a woman who can’t sleep with the window open.” That’s what Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said.

When it comes to marriage, men and women have different ideas. American author and playwright Jean Kerr writes, “Marrying a man is like buying something you’ve been admiring for a long time in a shop window. you may love it when you get it home, but it doesn’t always go with everything in the house.”

As a reply to that statement, an unknown author penned, “Getting married

is very much like going to a restaurant with friends. you order what you want, and then when you see what the other fellow has, you wish you had ordered that.”

Women have more to say about husbands. Hollywood star Zsa Zsa Gabor, who had been married several times, commented, “Husbands are like fires.

They go out when unattended.” Sexpot Marilyn Monroe, who also married on several occasions, had the same view: “Before marriage, a girl has to make love to a man to hold him.

After marriage, she has to hold him to make love to him.” love and marriage are two different things. “love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock,” someone quipped.

“If love means never having to say you’re sorry,” American actress Estelle Getty pointed out, “then marriage means always having to say everything twice."

If in the past you want to make love with your partner, please be aware: marriage changes passion.

After the wedding, you’re suddenly in bed with a rel-

ative. On second thought, marriage – according to American comedian Alan King – is nature’s way of keeping us from fighting with strangers.

Of course, fights are not uncommon among married couples. “In the early years, you fight because you don’t understand each other,” commented American journalist Joan Didion.

“In the later years, you fight because you do.” This statement may have impelled American comedienne Phyllis Diller to suggest: “Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.”

To avoid all those unnecessary troubles, American president lyndon B. Johnson suggests, “I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one’s wife happy. First, let her think she’s having her own way. And second, let her have it.” Comedian Joey Adams was right: “Marriage is give and take. you’d better give it to her or she’ll take it anyway.”

How will you know that your marriage is in trouble?

According to award-winning American comedian Milton Berle, you will

know it “if your wife says, ‘you’re only interested in one thing,’ and you can’t remember what it is.”

Of course, there are successful marriages. When British-born American comedian Henry youngman was asked about the secret of their long marriage, he replied, “We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week: a little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.”

“The happiest marriage I can imagine to myself,” contends English poet S.T. Coleridge, “would be the union of a deaf man to a blind woman.” To either husband or wife, American statesman Benjamin Franklin suggests, “Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half-shut afterwards.”

American poet Ogden Nash suggests, “To keep your marriage brimming with love in the loving cup: Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; whenever you're right, shut up.” Take it from American comedian Rodney Dangerfield: “I haven’t spoken to my wife in years.

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The woman cries before the wedding and the man after, so goes a Polish proverb. This story proves: A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly parted mother and started back towards his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, “Why did you have to die?”

The man approached the grieving fellow and asked, “Sir, I don’t wish to interfere with your private grief, but this demonstration of pain is more than I’ve ever seen before. For whom do you mourn so deeply? Is it your child or your mother or father?”

The mourner took a closer look at the person asking and then said, “My wife’s first husband.”

It’s good to be married though. Socrates declared, “By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.” Now, you know why he became a classical Greek philosopher.

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T was Philippine Independence Day yesterday. Of course, some Filipinos are still questioning June 12, 1898 as the real date the country was liberated from its colonizers. They argue that it was really on July 4, 1946, when the Americans granted us freedom. Well, Filipinos usually disagree on a lot of things to the point of killing each other, rather than be unanimous and enjoy the silence of the cemetery.

Those who fought the Spaniards also fought –and killed --each other, like the rival groups of Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio. During World War II, thousands of Filipino fighters lost their lives in the hands of their rival fellow guerilla groups.

Another useless exercise is debating on what should be the right national language.

There is no point rhapsodizing Freedom Day in the face of our continuing disunity. We suggest our leaders concentrate on more important priorities. How about jailing bigtime thieves in the government and enforcing thousands of laws rendered inutile due to the failure of enforcers to implement them?

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let’s build more jails and genuine rehabilitation centers because lack of discipline is one of the maladies pulling us down as a nation. Also, it might be a good idea to jail jailers who line their pockets with the dirty money of rich jailbirds who get special treatment and even continue their criminal activities inside penitentiaries.

Indeed, it is infuriating to think that in this country, the rich felon has many options to get away with his crime. First, he can bribe the corrupt police officers. Failing in this, he can suborn some prosecutors. If not, the judges in the municipal or regional trial courts. Then allegedly some justices in the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. Failing in all the above, he still has a chance to bribe his jailers. Then, finally he still has the option of using his money in influencing some corrupt people in the Parol Board and have his sentence commuted or eventually pardoned for “good conduct.” If we have a justice system as rotten as this, there’s really no point in celebrating Independence Day?

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ERPETUAl POlITICS ARE ENTRENCHED IN OUR POlITICIANS’ ElEMENTS – All this is expected. There is certainly plenty of reason for the people to get discouraged: At this early stage top leaders of the contending political parties and incumbent officials were already busy talking about the upcoming 2016 presidential elections. Supposedly as a rule, lawmakers and elective officials are instructed by the Constitution to “maintain high standards of integrity” in the performance of their duty. Unfortunately, they are behaving in the contrary.

There are some pretty crucial issues and pressing national concerns that need their utmost attention yet it is in early political maneuverings where all their energies go. The Philippines got the offensive reputation for being a third-world but highly politicized country. In many ways and reasons, that’s nothing new after all. Why is the 2016 presidential election so special and important? To whom is it important after President Benigno Aquino III ended up his term?

In some ways, the country’s political history can be seen as a series of moves in which powerful and moneyed political clans and well-organized groups advanced on, confronted and ultimately outmaneuvered all their opponents.

These people acted persistently and one would readily notice that immediately right after every election they will again start working for the next polls. It was the best move for any political team to come out early against their perceived rivals and rely heavily on the widespread belief that many successful politicians won in their candidacies – re-election or whatever by engaging early.

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Detestable reputation floated the idea of endorsing Vice President Jejomar Binay as the party’s standard bearer in the 2016 national elections.

Not to be outdone, stalwarts of the liberal Party (lP) did the same thing during the group’s victory party and hinted that Department of Interior and local Government (DIlG) Secretary Mar Roxas is hand-picked by President Aquino to be the party’s standard bearer.

Political analysts firmly believe that mapping out political plans at this early stage will depend not only on the sincerity of those keeping a moist eye on the presidency in fulfilling their promise to continue what had been started by their respective parties – socio-economic and political affairs, but also on the active efforts of the aspirants to protect and promote their own rights and political interests. In countless occasions experts and political pundits have indicated that some powerful political dynasties and some would-be leaders, particularly those who are now in power, do not have the capability and the will to give up power.

They are such power-obsessed people that they want to cling on to power like hungry leeches for dear life as if there is no life after the government. Once they have contested an elective position, particularly if they won it, set an eye on that office as a permanent right. Not only do they acquire a strong taste for public office but their influence gives them a clear advantage in elec-

tions against less prestigious opponents. To be sure, too much politics streamed in the bloods of Filipino politicians.

The early flexing of political muscles is arguably the most distasteful and disgraceful act of the contending parties. Too bad that elective officials and would-be leaders supposedly will have the enviable task of resuscitating the country’s socio-economic tribulations, but instead they were too preoccupied with political jockeying and preparing for the 2016 general polls. They have been sacrificing everything for the survival not of the people but for their own selfish motives and political interests.

The people’s sincere hope is that incumbent officials and their political masters will be able to fulfill their litany of campaign promises and at the same time share the perception that the Philippines although continues to go through drastic changes and many difficulties lie ahead, its reform agenda and open door policy must solidly remain. Through the decades political exercises in a Philippine setting have never change at all. The mainstream politics is more complex highlighted by unhealthy elements of a capitalist society: mob rule, inefficiency, abused freedom, breakdown of law and order and cluttered government.

Perpetual politics are embedded in the characteristics of our politicians. Would-be leaders or to be precise, presidential hopefuls, probably should have genuine concerns for the people but many observers who are directly involved in political affairs think the idea of early politicking will do more damage than provide benefits. But there is no stopping the power-thirsty people who seem are getting ready for the next elections. However, they always have to bear in mind that “engaging too early in politics is both expensive and stressful when they are trying to win.”

What Does MILF Mean by a Ministerial Form of Government?

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HE MIlF specifies a “ministerial form of government” as their preferred system for the Bangsamoro jurisdiction.

It is unclear what they mean or how they define the concept except to characterize it as “asymmetrical”—presumably in relation to the familiar presidential system. It would be helpful if they can define what they mean.

The term “asymmetrical” is synonymous to irregular, lop-sided, uneven, or unbalanced. Why would anyone want a lop-sided, uneven, or unbalanced set up?

If they merely wish to underscore its unevenness or disproportionate structure to what’s at hand, they should still elaborate on it for the sake of clarity and for the benefit of the uninvolved parts of Mindanao and the country as a whole.

Based on how it is practiced in some countries, Malaysia for instance, this so-called ministerial form is basically parliamentary in structure and process, with a prime minister as overall head of government, aided by a cabinet consisting of departments headed by ministers who assist as his alter egos, much like our department secretaries.

Theoretically the regional government would operate collegially. Its acts and decisions would be based largely on consensus. The government would be anchored on a party system.

And, again theoretically, it would not be susceptible or congenial towards autocratic leadership.

Thus, there would be bona fide political parties, duly organized, composed of dues-paying members who are subject to party-discipline, and its leaders and candidates would be chosen by honest-to-goodness party conventions or elections.

Moreover, and more importantly, each party would be organized around well-defined principles, platforms, party structure, and processes

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By Manny ValdehueSa that adhere to—and are responsive to—democratic processes.

That said, wHaving stated that, what immediately comes to mind is whether the concept of a political party and the processes of democracy will be operative in a regional community notorious for being dominated by feudal practices in all its forms.

We are told that some groups, including the MIlF and their erstwhile partner, the Moro National liberation Front (MNlF), plan to (or are set to) embark on political party building, anticipating the creation of the new regional polity.

If so, why is there no reporting on such an important undertaking, one that is not only historic for the region but that may be especially edifying for our entire political system?

Then also, what if an opposition party is organized? Will it be allowed and not persecuted?

Will there also be coalitions or alliances? These questions haunt many Mindanaons.

Even as reservations about the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro persist, there is also an underlying hope of success, of great success!

For instance, even if it would be supremely ironic if the MIlF or the Bangsamoro could show the rest of our society how to fix our thoroughly dysfunctional party system, it would be heartily welcomed.

Our entrenched oligarchs, dynastic politicos, and their ruling syndicates urgently need a lesson in democracy, political inclusiveness, and statesmanship in order to turn our pork-addicted system around.

But tradition dies hard, and so with the feudal mindset and warlordism.

If the MIlF leaders prove to be tradition bound, and their party falls short of the democratic order of business, the new region risks foundering on the shoals of personality-driven politics, the datu system, and rido as an instrument of dispute resolution.

For the Bangsamoro to triumph and progress as the Comprehensive Agreement claims to aspire for their people, they would have to contend with two formidable forces: centuries-old habits and practices and trigger-happy warrior-leaders.

Unless these atavistic forces are reined in and tamed, the Bangsamoro sub-region of Mindanao could regress and be thrown back to the days of the sultans and datus and warlords and slave-holding adventurers. It would be a terrible step backwards.

Even now the recalcitrant, defiant, and deadly behavior of the so-called Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)—on the very eve of the formation of the regional government!— is too real and menacing as to be taken lightly by either side of the agreement.

Thus, it would be so good if Bangsamoro visionaries could take these points into consideration and resolve to provide us all a lesson in democratic governance, modernization, and civil, gun-less relations!

[Manny among others is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific; secretary-general, Southeast Asian Publishers Association; director, Development Academy of Philippines; member Permanent Mission to the United Nations; vice chair, Local Government Academy; member, Cory Government’s Peace and Development Panel, and PPI-UNICEF outstanding columnist awardee. valdehuesa@gmail.com]

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We cannot simply talk peace forever COMMENTARY (Speech deliVered at the international conference of cotaBato on June 6, 2014).

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HE good news is that even as we have yet to complete the political transition as defined in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, the work of implementing the Normalization Annex has already begun and milestones along this comprehensive post-conflict track will also soon become apparent.

The good news is that even as we have yet to complete the political transition as defined in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, economic gains are clearly on the horizon, and even in the pipeline. last Wednesday, a high-level business delegation accompanied by no less than US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker met with the President, and they expressed interest in putting up potential investments in infrastructure projects for Mindanao. On the same day, ambassadors from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation visited Bongao, Tawi-Tawi – specifically, a sample of MNlF Peace and Development Communities (PDCs). They lauded the government of the Philippines for its continued efforts to improve the lives of Muslims in Mindanao and likewise pledged to assist the development efforts in every way possible and open to them.

Our neighbors in the ASEAN community are just as keen in bringing in technical assistance and financial resources as investments in your region, with our immediate peace partner, Malaysia, inquiring into how they can help promote the Philippines’ Halal Industry as well as Islamic banking. In our own backyard, we have our own innovative and dynamic private sector, looking at the rise of the Bangsamoro as the tide that will lift our economic conditions higher than ever before.

Together with the World Bank, the Government and the MIlF have agreed to organize a Development Forum on the Bangsamoro this coming September to be participated in by the international development community and the private sector to bring forward, discuss, and facilitate the delivery of concrete and immediate peace dividends for their investment and participation.

To witness such an outpouring of support and optimism from individuals, organizations, sectors, and countries – all clearly invested in a shared interest to build a society founded on peace and unity – is both encouraging and overwhelming.

Peace is ultimately about coexistence and inclusion. In no way is it a one-way street.

Peace is for all of us and, thus, requires a shared commitment from all of us, as well.

Today, this commitment is fully fleshed out in this diverse assembly. I see men and women of varying levels of experience and expertise, of divergent faiths and ethnicities coming together yet again to secure the peace that we all thought would elude this and future generations.

And yet, here we are. No longer just talking about peace but living in it and for it – together.

During this dialogue, let us open our minds and heart, and be generous in sharing what we consider our most important needs and heartfelt desires in the Bangsamoro society that we want to shape. Conflicting opinions and positions will arise, but that is what dialogue is all about. Amid such differences lie our determination to identify the issues we need to address and iron out as a reconciled, if not united, whole.

Remember what Nelson Mandela once said? He had posted the challenge: “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. you can be that generation.” What our forebears dreamt about, we now have a duty to fulfill.

With that, I would like to end the way I began – with extreme gratitude to the organizers of this Interreligious Dialogue and to every participant – thank you for keeping the faith, thank you for supporting the peace process.

Salamat sa inyong mataimtim na pagmamahal sa bayan. Magsukol.

[Speech delivered by Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles, at the opening of the International Conference of Cotabato on June 6, 2014 at the Notre Dame University gymnasium]

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RESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III has called on Filipinos to relive the spirit of heroism that spurred the revolution against Spanish colonialism more than a hundred years ago.

In his message during the 116th anniversary celebration of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, the President said the sacrifices of Filipino heroes must be recognized and must serve as an inspiration, as the country pursues the righteous path that the administration champions.

“Bilang mga tagapagmana ng kalayaang ipinaglaban ng mga nauna sa atin,

tungkulin po ng bawat isa sa ating hindi na hayaang bumalik ang ating bansa sa dati nitong kalagayan; ang hindi na muling magbunsod ng mga panibagong sakripisyo sa maraming Pilipino,” he said during the ceremony held at Plaza Quince Martires here Thursday.

With this in mind, the government continues to carry out major projects that will improve the conditions of the people in the Bicol region, he said, giving as an example the Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay, that is aimed at enhancing tourism and relations with other countries. [PNA]

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Cruz, the cities of Davao and Digos in the province of Davao del Sur. “We are mindful that the projects are located within the Mt. Apo National Park, a reason we will be pro-active in launching programs that will protect the environment and the host communities,” Orig said.

Aboitiz Power has the experience and expertise in running geothermal power plants, as they own two plants right now –the 458-megawatt Makiling-Banahaw plant in

the provinces of Batangas and laguna, and the 229-MW Tiwi plant in Albay.

Compelling reasons Orig enumerated what he said were the compelling reasons that prompted Abloitiz to undertake the Mt. Apo Geothermal in addition to the one owned by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) of the lopez Group also in Mt. Apo. “There is need to diversify the power mix in order to ensure the long-term security of the island’s power supply, “

the Aboittiz Power executive said.

He said the people of Mindanao should fully benefit from the rich potentials of its geothermal resources.

The Mt. Apo Geothermal Project, he said, will be the answer to the challenge of building more renewable power plants in Mindanao “to mitigate climate change.”

“The project is actually consistent with Aboitiz Power’s strategy of using the right mix of renewable and non-renewable power sources as

the most practical and effective way of solving the power problem in Mindanao.

He said the project will be in three phases – Phase 1 (exploration) in year 1 and 2 to take 24 months; Phase 2 (construction) in year 3 and 4 to be accomplished in another 24 months; and Phase 3 (year 5 and beyond) Orig could not for certain how much would the entire project cost, but he said the company will spend about $6 million to develop one production well.

The splitting of its administration into two factions, Daneco- National Electric Administration (NEA) and Daneco- Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) is seen to have worsened the situation.

The split up resulted to the inefficiency of the cooperative’s ability to collect from its clients.

Reports say that thousands of consumers refused to pay their monthly electric bill

because of confusion of which Daneco faction to pay.

“There’s so many things to be considered in overtaking a franchise area especially that Daneco has to pay its debt,” Milan said,adding that taking over needs the approval of congressman in the area and permission from national agencies like Department of Energy (DOE).

“But we are open to any invitation if Daneco will allow

us but that is still for consideration because of possible conditions” he said. “It will all depend on the conditions that will be presented to us and other distribution utilities (DUs) like terms and the length of time of overtaking.”

Milan said that it will not be automatic because Daneco still needs to settle its obligation or else any DUs can do it under a certain condition considering the huge debt of the

electric cooperative.

“We need to look on the amount that we need to shell out at the same time the length of time that we can take over so that we can have our return of investment (ROI),” he said.

At present, the franchise area of DlPC stretches from Davao City to Panabo City and to municipalities of Carmen, San Isidro, and Braulio E. Dujali. [CRC]

brought to the attention of the committee the provisions of Sec. 9 of both bills. Sec. 9 specifically provides for the determination of reasonable allowance for use (RAFU), which is the amount deducted from the value of the non-conforming (lemon) vehicle in cases where it will be replaced or refunded.

“Currently, the determination of RAFU states that it is either 20% per annum deduc-

tion from the purchase price, or the product of the distance traveled in kilometers and the price divided by 100,000 kilometers, whichever is higher. We recommend that the last phrase be changed to ‘whichever is lower’, as this is more in keeping with the intention and the policy behind this proposal. This deduction should be weighed in favor of the consumer, consistent with

our policy,” said Rep. Zamora.

The committee adopted the suggestion, amending the bill accordingly.

As the lemon law is considered a priority measure by both chambers, the Bicameral Conference Committee pushed for the recognition of motor vehicles as major consumer purchases as State policy. This lays down the premise and anchors the policy in terms

of consumer protection. With the bicameral conference approval of the lemon law, both chambers ratified the report and accepted amendments on June 10, 2014, paving the way for the bill’s enrollment for the President’s signature. Barring a presidential veto, the lemon law will be finally enacted for the timely and necessary protection of motoring consumers.

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Beautiful monster Robert Stromberg’s Maleficent

By Jay Rosas With Maleficent, Robert Stromberg’s reworking of the tale of Sleeping Beauty, it looks like Disney is intent on revising their dusty annals of fairy tales and turning them into modern feminist stories. it started with last year’s criminally saccharine Frozen, where, to those once girls familiar with the story and are now grown-ups and have little girls themselves, the cold-hearted Snow Queen gets to absolve herself (from what exactly? her stuck-up-ness, perhaps?). in essence, Maleficent follows the same route; you can already smell the twist at the first half. The film is not only a revisionist take but also offers a dolled-up version of the iconic villainess in the guise of a femalecentered fantasy. in the film, Sleeping Beauty aka Princess Aurora takes the backseat to allow for the backstory of Maleficent, who we first see as a young girl with eagle-strong wings and beautifully frightening horns. She is radiant and beaming with a good heart that her pointed protrusions almost become an anomaly, yet it is undeniably hers and perhaps that which gives her the natural authority to rule over the portion of her kingdom.

But wandering through the forest, the young Maleficent meets a young Stefan, who befriends her; romance blossoms.

But Stefan is conveniently consumed by greed as he grows up that he abandons Maleficent for a portion of the other kingdom’s wealth and power giving Maleficent a run towards vengeful transformation into an evil witch, whom we know as the one who casts a spell on young Aurora.

But given this is a familiar story, even with the obvious revisions, the filmmakers wants us to take it as it is. Which is why despite its efforts to present a strong female

Jolie is given a character that allows her to brandish grace and restraint, offering at times emotional depth through a mere stare or glint from her eyes, despite a thinly-written character. character, it fumbles into an uneven and uninspired story. Perhaps casting Angelina Jolie, who can conjure elegance and wickedness in a single descent from the heavens, can mask this lack of narrative depth, inviting us to trust in the film’s noble intentions? Jolie is given a character that allows her to brandish grace and restraint, offering at times emotional depth through a mere stare or glint from

her eyes, despite a thinlywritten character. however, the result is a host of other characters that fade into the background. For instance, the conflict between her and Stefan (Sharlto Copley) is really never fleshed out or given enough substance.

Aurora (Elle Fanning) is given not much to do really other than provide the cutesiness and innocence that would drive Maleficent to rekindle her motherly capacities. The story is quick to get rid off the male authoritative figure as if it is the only thing getting in the way of true girlpower triumph.

Despite Stromberg’s visual effects background, the action sequences looks bland and uninspired.

The battle scenes, one involving monster trees and a short appearance of a dragon, is unexciting and lacks the stuff that epic battles are fancied and remembered. Maleficent and Aurora’s first exchange in the forest, which could perhaps sum the entire movie, is playfully staged and quite memorable, but unfortunately it has long been given away in the trailer.

Many have hailed Frozen to be a departure from the old Disney princesses trope, redefining the notion of the “true love’s kiss” (only the get-to-knowyour-prince-charmingfirst tactic was already

employed in Enchanted), and Maleficent draws the same pattern while at the same time giving a chance to present the other side of what we once knew to be evil. This is a worthy objective, of course, but it

succeeds less in trying to push for its supposed progressive agenda because it is still stands in the Disney formula of quick routes toward quick bucks and the conveniently happy ending.

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ABS-CBN will always highlight stories of Filipino heroism

ABS-CBN once again honored everyday Filipino heroes in its annual flagraising ceremony themed “Mga Kwento ng Kabayanihan” aired this morning (June 12).

ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo SantosConcio said in her speech that 2013 was a tough year for the country, but that it should be remembered with heartwarming stories of virtue, courage, and valor of the Filipinos.

She also said that ABSCBN’s commitment to bring quality content on tV, film, radio, and print will always be inspired by these honorable traits.

“We won’t get tired of being an instrument to help our fellow countrymen in times of need. And this is ABS-CBN’s contribution to fostering the tradition of heroism,” she added.

“The Voice of the Philippines” first runner-up Klarisse de Guzman led the singing of the Philippine national anthem.

“The Voice” artists Morissette Amon and Radha performed the song “Saludo” to honor Filipino heroism, while Gary Valenciano sang The Filipino Channel’s 20th anniversary theme song titled “Galing Ng Pilipino” to recognize the excellence of overseas Filipino workers worldwide.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, inc. (ALKFi) managing director Gina Lopez acknowledged the warm

ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos Concio.

Klarisse de Guzman. support of the donors, volunteers, and its partners that led to the success of its projects.

As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, ALKFi has already helped more than 163,000 children and 830,000 families, announced Lopez.

“By continuously helping them, we are fortifying the real strength of our nation,” she said.

She added that ALKFi

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ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. (ALKFI) managing director Gina Lopez. has distributed educa- in Metro Manila. tional materials to 9,500 its disaster emergency schools and trained more and rehabilitation arm than 3,700 teachers. it has Sagip Kapamilya, meanalso completed the refor- while, aided more than estation of La Mesa Wa- 12 million Filipinos in tershed, engaged students the country’s calamityfrom about 280 schools stricken areas including to visit La Mesa Eco Park typhoon Yolanda-hit cities. every year, conducted The event, hosted by ecotourism projects in Ariel Ureta and Bernadette 70 municipalities across Sembrano, marked ABSthe country through the CBN’s annual tradition of Green initiative project, commemorating Philipand rehabilitated 16 esteros pine independence Day.

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When Dimitri visits the neighborhood, his sister Vava (Glaiza de Castro) will notice that he always disobeys her. Because she knows that the only thing that can make her brother happy is to be with Bebe, she will plan to ruin her relationship with Derry (Derrick Monasterio) by

making him appear as an unfaithful boyfriend.

When Bebe learns about this, she will get jealous, which will lead to their breakup.

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then take advantage of this chance, so he finally finds the courage to tell Bebe about his true feelings for her.

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her wicked plan, the viewers will certainly laugh out loud especially when Victor (Vic sotto) and his father Vlad (Oyo sotto) eventually get involved.

Will Bebe and Derry still get to fix their relationship?

What will be Dimitri’s reaction when he finds out the his sister planned this to happen?

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Marian Rivera like never before in GMA’s Primetime Musical: MARIAN Beginning June 21 (saturday), make way for Kapuso Network’s primetime Queen Marian Rivera as she unleashes the glamorous and fun side of her in the newest saturday primetime musical, MARIAN. she has captivated the people here and abroad with her undeniable acting ability, charmed us with her striking beauty and presence, and inspired us with her advocacies. And yet, there’s no stopping Marian Rivera as she grooves to the beat of being the most beautiful Dance Diva in her self-titled show. through her mass-oriented personality, spectators get the irresistible chance to celebrate with Marian as a performing artist in the show. Marian heats up the stage through her contagious energetic vibe, as she will absolutely be a feast for the eyes with her show-stopping costumes, make-up and hairstyles. “sobrang excited ako dahil isa ‘to sa mga pangarap kong gawin. Ibang side naman ni Marian Rivera ang makikita ng mga

guests. Adding musical beat to the show is Kapuso pop superstar Julie Anne san Jose.

Captivating, grand and ever-surprising, every Kapuso will see Marian Rivera like never before as she pushes herself to the limits together with paolo and Julie Anne. Marian is directed

by Louie Ignacio with head writer Rommel Gacho.

manonood at siyempre kaabang-abang din ang mga makakasama namin sa show, mula sa mga magagaling na choreographers, dance crews, hanggang sa mga celebrity artists,” says Marian.

Aside from Marian’s special production num-

bers every week, viewers will also witness the highpowered, face-to-face battle of dance crews together with celebrity dancers. Meanwhile, see more of today’s generation’s icon Marian Rivera as she reveals her playful side as Yan-Yan in the segment playlist

Let’s make saturday nights, Marian Nights as MARIAN premieres June 21 after Vampire Ang Daddy Ko in GMA. Get the latest updates about MARIAN from its official facebook page www.facebook.com/ GMAMarianshow, twitter account @GMAMarianshow and the GMA Network website www.GMANetwork.com.

when she grooves to the top three dance hits of different genres every week. sharing the stage with Marian is one of Eat Bulaga hosts paolo Ballesteros.

Known for his animated charm, paolo engages himself in an insightful banter with Marian and the show’s

Working Mom and Barbie magazines present their back-to-school specials WItH a new school year on the way, Working Mom magazine and Barbie magazine prove that this is a month to welcome new experiences with open arms as both titles present their back-to-school issues this June 2014.

In Working Mom’s latest issue, Maricel and Anthony pangilinan share the secrets to a happy marriage, successful kids, and getting through a chaotic day—the perfect story to kick off a hassle-free school year for the family.

Working Mom’s backto-school special goes into baon that can be made in minutes, bags that are good for the kids’ backs, cute rainproof shoes, and out-ofthe-box lunch buddies. this issue also dishes out tips on beating morning madness to acing those tough subjects. the magazine also celebrates Father’s Day with a feature on hot celebrity dads like Richard Gomez and Aga Muhlach, plus awesome gifts that are sure to

make the daddies out there very happy.

In the latest back-toschool special of Barbie magazine, kids can read up on how to head back to school the fun way after the summer holidays, presenting fashionable bags and accessories to gear all the

little girls up for the classes to come.

Barbie magazine also knows how there is nothing more fun than getting back together with friends after a long break—so it’s best to make the most of that. Join the cheerleading squad and design uniforms in one sec-

tion to kick start the kids’ creative juices. plus, don’t miss the movie section all about the Barbie film, princess Charm school. this month’s issue also tells a story entitled “Rhapsody in Buttercream,” an episode of “Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse,” where Barbie is found baking cupcakes to win a bet with teresa to prove she’s not a klutz in the kitchen. Read up on how the story will play out this June.

Grab a copy of Working Mom magazine and Barbie magazine, both presented

by ABs-CBN publishing, Inc. Both Working Mom and Barbie are available at leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

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Mountain Hardwear celebrates bonds of friendship and the outdoors with Vertical Hitch

BELiEViNG in bonds between friends, the connections that come from shared hardship, enjoyment and awe, Mountain hardwear recently held the first Vertical hitch wall climbing competition in Davao City.

Breaths were held as each courageous wall climber conquered the 24 feet, L-shaped wall

last June 1 for the finals of Mountain hardwear’s Vertical hitch wall climbing competition held

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Mountain hardwear brought together experienced athletes to best each other’s time and skills on the wall. Distinguished outdoor groups such as Maramag’s Mindanao Climbing Society, Edge Outdoor, Paradive DOtA, REM, and Xcape idiots sent out their representatives to compete.

The competition had two categories, the Speed Climb and the Route Course. The Speed Climb is a race for the fastest climber while the Route Course is a race that tests who can go the farthest distance with very limited holds.

John Jay Laurente finished first for the speed climb men’s division with a time of 11.66 seconds followed by Joey Codilla with a time of 12.64 seconds with Lando Martinez as the second runner up with a time of 12.72 seconds.

For the women’s speed climb, Leslie herrero finished on top of the leader board with a time of 17.19 seconds while Clarice Jane Calolot and Rapha Angela Cara Suzara finished second and third respectively.

The men’s course climb saw Edzel Sumagaysay running away with the victory with Lando Martinez and Neil Laude finishing first and second runners up.

Leslie herrero reigned as the queen of the course climb with Karina Gambito and Rapha Angela Cara Suzara finishing first runner up and second runner up respectively.

Mountain hardwear’s Vertical hitch was made possible thanks to SM Lanang Premiere, Rexona, Purefoods Star Corned Beef, Ciudades, DEGEE Sounds & lights, Landscape Photographers of Davao, Mr. Edwin Ortiz & Family and Ma’am Mariza Jamahlul. Photo credits to Ray Villamor, Razzel Dolorito, Mae Sanchez and Weng Racho.

Outdoor buddies at the Vertical Hitch.

Awarding winners Juyi Fabricante of Purefoods_Razzel Dolorito of Mountain Hardwear and Ms. Chai Abaya of Ciudades.

Fire dancers at the Fountain Court.

Conquering the wall.

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IT’S NEyMAR TIME! Brazil’s star player anxious ahead of World Cup opener Brazil’s Neymar gestures during an official training session the day before the group A World Cup soccer match against Croatia.

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AO PAUlO (AP) -- Brazil striker Neymar is only 22 years old, but knows he will be carrying the hopes of the host country at the World Cup. He is already getting goosebumps just thinking about Thursday’s opener against Croatia.

Neymar didn’t hide the fact that he is both anxious and excited to finally get going in the home tournament. ‘’It’s time,’’ he said, admitting to goosebumps when he heard coach luiz Felipe Scolari talk about the team’s debut in Wednesday’s news conference. ‘’The time everybody had been waiting

for has arrived.’’

Neymar is Brazil’s biggest star and a good performance by the youngster will be key to his team’s hopes of reaching the final at the Maracana Stadium. With the No. 10 shirt made famous by Pele on his back, Neymar is aware of the expectations. ‘’It’s an honor to be where I am today,’’ he said. ‘’My friends keep telling me that I’m fulfilling their dreams too, not only mine, by playing in a World Cup here in Brazil. I hope I can play well and help my team the best way I can so we can fulfill the dream of every

Brazilian by winning the title.’’

Neymar had already attracted most of the attention in Brazil, even before his high-profile transfer to Barcelona last year. With the experience gained by playing alongside the likes of lionel Messi, the responsibilities have only increased.

He is Brazil’s leading scorer ahead of the World Cup, with 31 goals in 49 matches. Striker Fred is the closest to him with 17 goals in 34 matches.

Neymar said he knows his importance to the team, but tried to downplay any

idea that Brazil is just about him. ‘’I don’t play by myself,’’ Neymar said. ‘’There are 11 players on the field, and everybody knows their role and what they need to do to try to help our team make it far in the tournament.’’

For a long time, Neymar was criticized for his lackluster performances with Brazil. But he proved his worth at last year’s Confederations Cup, winning the warm-up tournament’s Golden Ball award as its best player and scoring a goal in the 3-0 victory over world champion Spain in the final.

HOMETOWN HERO. All eyes will be on Neymar as he carries the hosts in the 2014 World Cup. Brazil plays Croatia on June 14.

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National ABAP F boxfest in Digos

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IGOS, Davao del Sur – The PlDT-ABAP National Championships will be held at the Digos City Gymnasium July 1-7 under the sponsorship of 8-title world champion and Sarangani representative Manny Pacquiao in partnership with the provincial government of Davao del Sur headed by Governor Claude Bautista.

Pacquiao said he wanted to relive his memories as an amateur when he first fought under

the Digos team.

“Dito ako nagsimula bilang amateur boxer. At dahil amateur boxing naman ang tournament, naisip ko na gawin sa Digos. Marami akong magandang alaala dyan”, said the current WBO welterweight champion, who is also a member of the ABAP Board of Directors representing Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN).

ABAP executive director Ed Picson held a meeting with

Bautista on Monday at the Davao del Sur Capitol Building where the chief local executive introduced him to his point persons for the tournament: board member Ricardo Molina Jr., provincial legal officer Renato Bartolo, public information officer Ma. Ana Sumatra, and events coordinator Oscar Casaysay.

Pacquiao was represented by his former trainer and now team manager of the Pacman Boxing Team luisito “Bebe”

Tinagsa, who will also act as competition manager for the tournament.

Bautista said “we are honored by this gesture of Cong.

Pacquiao, who is also a close personal friend. Our province is celebrating its 47th Founding Anniversary and this national championships will enhance our celebrations. Davao del Sur will be ready to warmly welcome all the participants, officials and spectators”.

AST Fridays makes its inaugural edition tomorrow at the Barrio Fiesta (Archipelago 7107) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the SM lanang Premier’s Fountain Court.

FAST Fridays, which stands for Fun-Adventure-Sports-Travel, is a weekly media conference which tackles on the latest sports news and trends and other related topics hosted by SM lanang Premier and Barrio Fiesta.

Veteran sports journalist Neil Bravo of Edge Davao will act as moderator. Bravo is also

host of the “let’s Get It On” sports talk show program on 105.9 Balita FM. Guesting in the first ever FAST Fridays are members of the Team Philippines represented by AAK-Davao who won five gold medals in the recent 15th Milo Malaysia Open Karatedo Championships in Kuala lumpur, Malaysia.

The forum will also discuss the upcoming SM To SM Fun Run and the SM lanang Premier’s Father’s Day Treats.

Also a special feature of the program is the featured Barrio Fiesta dish of the week.

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Mayweather heads 2014 list of world’s highest-paid athletes

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BLOODIED WARRIOR. Asi Taulava of Air 21 is bloodied from a cut in the eye after a clash of heads during the PBA game between Air 21 and GlobalPort on Wednesday night. Nuki Sabio

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Three things to watch in Game 4

N Wednesday, Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh called his team’s Tuesday evening loss to the San Antonio Spurs “probably the worst game we’ve played together.” Bosh, who received fewer than a third of the offensive touches that he enjoyed in the first two contests of the 2014 NBA Finals, is likely to be the offensive focal point for Miami and once again a defensive point of emphasis for the Spurs, who went out of their way to force Bosh out of the action and draw Miami’s offensive attention elsewhere.

For three quarters, Miami’s offense didn’t suffer as a result – the Heat still managed 75 points in the first 36 minutes without the help of transition

forays or Bosh at his absolute best. Down the stretch, and after taking in the game as a whole? CB’s absence sticks out.

He made all four of his shots, and his presence on the perimeter did tilt San Antonio’s defense at times that resulted in the Spurs having to give up easier shots to others, but the Heat can’t survive with such an integral part of their core being underutilized to this degree.

This is why Bosh’s presence (especially if he continues to slip picks and confound San Antonio helpers) will be the key storyline heading into Game 4 – how the Heat will attempt to glom onto the obvious offensively while still making his looks feel like a surprising part of its arsenal, enough to catch

San Antonio off guard. And, in a way that should have basketball junkies rubbing their hands together like the creeps we are, we should all be looking forward to San Antonio’s assumptions and counter to the expected Heat counter, and then the counter to the counter to the counter that we’ll see put in place once the third quarter of Game 4 tips off.

And then the counter after that.

So, yes, we’ll all be watching Chris Bosh in Game 4. He has to be the force on both ends that puts Miami over the top, and because he can’t rightly bring the ball up court, he’ll need some support in that regard.

Beyond that? Here are

three storylines to watch in Game 4.

SUStAineD BALL MoVeMent, AnD tony PArKer’S PLACe in thAt As you’re well aware, the San Antonio Spurs put on a clinic in the first two quarters of Game 3. A record-setting clinic.

And, as you’re likely aware, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was more than pleased with Tony Parker’s play in Game 3, despite his lack of boffo stats: Parker did have a great game. He put the Heat defense on edge throughout the first quarter with his feints while sometimes dominating the ball, and he made pin-point passes that led to scores that he wasn’t directly credited with.

athlete.

Floyd Mayweather has been cashing multi-million checks for his fights for more than a decade. He banked at least $25 million for each of his past nine bouts going back to 2007 when he defeated Oscar De la Hoya in the most watched fight in the history of boxing pay-per-view events. Mayweather has earned almost $400 million in the ring since he turned pro in 1996 after the Olympics, but he has never had a year like this past one.

Mayweather earned $105 million during the past 12 months for 72 minutes of work in the ring for fights against Canelo Alvarez and Marcos Maidana. The payday puts Mayweather atop Forbes’ annual list of the world’s highest-paid athletes for the second time in three years. Mayweather is the first athlete, besides Tiger Woods, to

crack the $100 million earnings threshold (Michael Jordan, Michael Schumacher and Mike Tyson have also turned the trick on an inflation-adjusted basis).

The September Mayweather-Canelo fight billed as “The One” set records for highest PPV gross ($150 million), live gate ($20 million) and total revenue (roughly $200 million).

The Canelo fight marked the second bout in the blockbuster 30-month, six-fight deal Mayweather signed with Showtime in 2013. Mayweather earned a guaranteed $32 million for his May fight with Marcos Maidana where the PPV buys are expected to finish between 900,000 and one million when they are all counted, compared to 2.2 million for Mayweather-Alvarez.

Mayweather is the most popular boxer on the planet which helps drive PPV sales, but his paychecks get a boost because he also serves as fight promoter, in addition to pugilist.

Executives bank on huge first half, top ABC anew

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ity Hall Executives used a solid first half to topple Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) Davao City, 101 – 93, for a second straight friendly game Wednesday night at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym. A red-hot Christopher “Bong” Go once again led the way and the rest of the Executives fired bombs as well to seal the victory.

Go, the sweet-shooting executive assistant of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, scored 28 of his total

41 points in the first half built in a superb shooting display as the Executives gained 23-points lead at the break for good.

Contributing significantly for the Executives was businessman and city sports division consultant Glenn Escandor, who played for more minutes than his regular playing time.

Escandor scattered 11 points, most of them in the second frame where the Executives outscored the Village chiefs, 33 – 15, en route to a 67 – 44 lead at the half.

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ORlD Cup 2014: Ready or not, it is Brazil’s time to show the world The countdown clocks have clicked down towards zero. The air force is on alert. Navy frigates patrol the coastline and an army of 147,000 police and soldiers has been mobilised. Roads usually choked with traffic are emptying of cars. Schools have been closed. Offices are finishing early. Hundreds of millions of TV sets are being tuned in to the same event.

By 5pm on Thursday, Brazil should finally be ready for the moment this football-obsessed nation has been dreaming of – and dreading – for the past seven years: the kickoff of the World Cup finals.

The biggest, costliest and arguably most controversial tournament in the sport’s history will get under way at the Itaquerão stadium with a star-studded ceremony and a match between the host nation and Croatia.

But all is not well in the

global football family. Parting with protocol, the host president, Dilma Rousseff, and Fifa head, Sepp Blatter, will not give a speech because they fear a repeat of last year’s Confederations Cup opening when their words were drowned out by jeers and whistles.

While Pitbull, Claudia leitte and Jennifer lopez perform the official song, We are One, demonstrators on the streets are planning to chant a discordant message about inequality, forced evictions and

overspending on the $11.5bn event.

And as Neymar, Paulinho, Hulk, Fred and their compatriots file through the stadium tunnel in São Paulo, workers in other host cities are still wrestling with the final touches on construction projects that are chronically late, over budget and fatally ill managed. Fifa, though, has declared all 12 venues ready and once the football starts, it will hope that attention shifts to the pitch rather than the streets.

READy FOR THE WORLD CUP. Workers fix collaterals outside the unfinished Arena Corinthians stadium, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which is one of the 12 venues of the FIFA World Cup 2014 which begins on June 12.