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SHOWY. This teenager tries to impress other guests by jumping off from atop the giant slide into the waters of a swimming pool resort in Maramag, Bukidnon. Lean Daval Jr.

NEGATIVE IMPACT Travel advisories affect local tourism industry

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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NE of the first casualties from the “raw terror threat” relayed personally by Pres. Aquino to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is the local tourism industry.

The negative impact started to surface after the British and Australian governments issued separate travel advisories advising their nationals to refrain from coming over to Davao City and other parts of Mindanao.

Last Tuesday, the British government issued an advisory to their nationals over the “heightened state of alert due to an unspec-

ified security threat” in Davao and other parts of Mindanao.

It stated that the issuance of the advisory was based on the statements from government officials and media that authorities in Davao and other parts of Mindanao are at a heightened state of alert.

The Australian government also issued an adviso-

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BLANK FACE. A young Badjao lady wears a stoic face while waiting for her container to be filled with water at the water filling station near the “tent” city inside Sta. Ana wharf in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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P2.9-M total prize in store for ‘Indak-Indak’contest

By VANNAH S. ANG

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TOTAL of P2.9 million worth of prizes will be given by the city government of Davao to major winners in the “Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan,” a choreographed and theatrical street dance competition anchored on indigenous traditions, in celebration of the 29th Kadayawan Festival.

On top of the prize is P500, 000 which will be given to the grand champion

followed by P400, 000 for the first runner-up, P300, 000 for the second runner-up, P200, 000 for the third runner-up and P100, 000 for the fourth runner-up.

The competition will begin on August 16 at 9:00 a.m. and will end after all the contingents have finished performing in all designated areas.

The contingents will

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No road closures for private events ‘Tight security’ still imposed

ADDITIONAL CCTVS. The teachers of Sta. Ana Central Elementary School led by their principal, Victorina B. Jacinto, inspect the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras mounted around the school which are now in poor condition and need to be replaced immediately. The city government of Davao through acting Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte who visited the school yesterday promised to donate 14 CCTV cameras. Lean Daval Jr.

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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OR private events that will be held in line with the celebration of Kadayawan sa Davao next month, the Davao City Council will not approve any requests of road closures due to security threats.

City Councilor Al Ryan

Alejandre told reporters in yesterday’s “I Speak forum” that Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte told them not to approve any request for road closures for private-led events like street parties due to security rea-

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WEATHER FORECAST

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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VEN as law enforcement agencies are still validating the “raw information” on the alleged terror threat in Davao City, tight security measures remained being imposed in the city, according to Col. Macairog Alberto, commanding officer of Task Force Davao (TFD).

“If we can rate our security level in the city, we still maintain it as high as 9 to 10,” he said in an inter-

view yesterday.

“We always maintain high alert status whether there is an information that is verified, confirmed or not,” he said.

Alberto said that the task force continues to maintain security measures like checkpoints in all entry points in Davao City to ensure that firearms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) will be constrained from enter-

ing the city.

“While it is not yet validated we are still on high alert,” he said, adding that police and military intelligence community is still validating reported terror threat relayed personally

by Pres. Aquino to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte last week.

Meanwhile, more than 60 personnel of TF-Davao graduated yesterday from two-week training on

special skills for counter terrorism direct actions, first aid measures, hand to hand combat and life saving combat.

Alberto said that they have invited counter terrorism experts from the locality and abroad to train the TFD personnel. He said trainers include those who came from Special Operation Command of AFP and Central 911.

ie passes and electronic gift certificates and cash incentives amounting up to P20,000.

Meanwhile, the Tourist Incentive Program also rewards tourists who register at the Main Concierge and claim a Visitor Card.

They can present the Visitor Card to get exclusive discounts and privileges in participating establishments, and also gain a special token from Abreeza Mall for a minimum single receipt purchase of P1,000—a perk which Cantiberos says delighted the tourists he accompanied.

Abreeza Mall’s Tourist Incentive Program is in partnership with the Department of Tourism Region XI, the City Tourism Operations Office of Davao, and Seda Abreeza Hotel.

For more information on Abreeza Mall’s Tourist Incentive Program, please approach the Main Concierge at the ground floor, which doubles as an in-

formation and assistance booth for tourists, or call (082) 321-9332. To stay updated on happenings at Abreeza Mall, like www.

facebook.com/AbreezaMall on Facebook and follow @abreezatweets on Twitter and @iloveabreezamall on Instagram.

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Abreeza Mall’s innovative Tourist Incentive Program rewards tour guides, operators M ILBER Cantiberos, a freelance tour guide and member of the Guide Davao Association, first found out about Abreeza Mall’s Tourist Incentive Program when it was launched last November 11, 2013. Now, he counts himself among the local tour guides who were able to score perks from the program.

The Tourist Incentive Program is a year-round initiative that grants perks to tourists who visit Abreeza Mall and tour guides and operators who bring groups to Abreeza Mall. Department of Tourism-accredited tour guides and operators such as Cantiberos gain rewards when they include Abreeza Mall in their itinerary and register their tour groups at the Main Concierge. Tour guides and operators who rack up the most visitors and the most receipts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis are honored with freebies such as mov-

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Laak town mayor’s killing traced to ‘illegal logging’

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OLICE authorities in Davao Region identified three other members of the so-called Big 4 logging lords to be “persons of interest” in the ambush-slay of Laak Mayor Reynaldo Navarro.

This was learned from Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 deputy director for operations Senior Supt. Aaron Aquino who was a guest during the AFP-PNP press conference at The Royal Mandaya Hotel last Wednesday.

“Indeed, based on the investigation ang motibo ng pagpatay kay Navarro ay illegal logging kasi yung dalawang suspects na napatay ay tauhan ng isang illegal logger, ” Aquino said.

Aquino refused to divulge the name of the illegal loggers saying the case is still under investigation.

One thing for sure, he said, the real motive of killing Mayor Navarro is “not politics but illegal logging.”

Before killed, Navarro, 62, was an allegedly involved in illegal logging and tagged as one of the alleged “Big 4 logging lords” in the province of Compostella Valley.

However, the mayor denied the accusation against him which arose after NPA rebels captured Sergeant Jeric Bucio Curay of the 72nd Infantry Battalion last April.

Navarro and his alleged accomplices were warned by the NPA that the group will take action if they continue with their logging activities.

In a statement dated May 04 posted in www. Philippinerevolution.net., NPAComval-North Davao South Agusan Sub-regional Command spokesperson Ka Aris

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LUNCHBREAK.Students of Magallanes Elementary School partake of their lunch under the shade of a tree at the nearby Rizal Park along San Pedro Street in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

TFD to use drone in Kadayawan

TESDA, private sector ink P17 -M scholarship deals A

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HE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has signed a deal with three partner industry associations to provide P17.48 million worth of scholarship vouchers for a total of 2,110 scholars that will be sourced from its Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP).

The said number of scholars who will benefit from the signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Thursday covers the existing and future skilled workers.

TESDA will allocate P8.130 million for the Makati Development Corporation (MDC); P5.450 million for the Philippine Society of Plumbing Engineers (PSPE) Inc.; and

P3.9 million for the Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) Inc. The said private industries are poised to train existing workers for re-employment and retool incoming workers in their respective fields such as construction, plumbing and air-conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration industry.

“The support for skills development of our partner industries will be used to upgrade the quality of the workforce,” TESDA Secretary Joel Villanueva said adding that the trainings are aligned with the market demands and standards so that graduates of TWSP will

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By CHENEEN R. CAPON crc@edgedavao.net

S part of the security measures for the “Kadayawan sa Davao” celebration next month, Task Force Davao (TFD) will be deploying a quad copter or drone, according to TFD commanding officer Col. Macairog S. Alberto.

“Malaking tulong yan (drone) kasi you will have an immediate live confirmation of situation as com-

pared to tawag or other means of getting information na medyo delayed,” Alberto said.

He said that the unmanned flying device will be used to monitor areas in the city where festival activities are taking place.

“Nakita kasi natin na kulang kung nagrerely tayo sa human intelligence, nakita natin yung need for im-

agery intelligence,” Alberto said, adding that the drone is better than closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras because it is moving from one site to another.

Alberto said that the drone has the capacity to give live images and footages of areas as far as five kilometer from their headquarters.

“Based on our initial

tests, the equipment has a battery life of an average of seven hours. It can be used even during night time,” the commander said.

The quad copter arrived last month which was initially used for TFD’s monitoring operations in the city.

It is specialized for urban landscape.

“Because of the signal,

vest.

According to Al Ryan Alejandre, chair of the city council committee for tourism, a budget of P12.5 million will be utilized for the festival, P2.5 million of which will be sourced from the local government while

the bulk P10 million will come from the private sectors.

For the security of the festival, Central 911 chief Emmanuel Jaldon said around 150 personnel will be deployed to maintain the peace and order in various

festival activities.

“Central 911 is ready to respond to any medical needs or emergency. Ambulances will be deployed in several locations near the event,” he said.

The local government

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All set for Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival

By VANNAH S. ANG

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HE City Government of Davao is in full swing preparing for the 29th Kadayawan Festival, the biggest festival in Mindanao where Dabawenyos unite to celebrate and showcase the city’s diverse culture and bountiful har-

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“INDAK-INDAK” ROUTE. Councilor Edgar Ibuyan Sr. (left) shows a copy of the planned route for this year’s “Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan” during I-Speak media forum yesterday at City Hall. At right is Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head Emmanuel R. Jaldon who talked about the security preparations for this year’s Kadayawan Festival. Lean Daval Jr.

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ITH the very small cost of production of garlic, Senate committee on agriculture chairperson Sen. Cynthia Villar believes there is a price manipulation that resulted in the 900 percent jump in the prices of garlic. ”It is really a product of price manipulation,” Villar said in the Senate inquiry into the high prices of agricultural products specifically garlic on Thursday.

Bureau of Customs (BOC) deputy commissioner Agaton Teodoro Uvero confirmed Villar’s findings that the landed price of the imported garlic from China is only P17 per kilo including import duties but sold up to P300 per kilo in the

market.

On the other hand, Villar said the cost of local production is only P40 per kilo but the current sale retail price is P180 per kilo. ”How can P17 and P40 go to P280 up to P300 per kilo? Why in heaven’s name allowed this too much profiteering. It’s very unreasonable price,” Villar said. ”I think I’m in the wrong business. I should transfer in the garlic industry,” Villar, whose family owns one of the country’s leading real estate companies, added.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) undersecretary for consumer welfare and business regulation group Victorio Mario

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DavNor, NYC ink Abot Kamay pact A

S part of the celebration of the 47th founding anniversary of the province, the provincial government of Davao del Norte and the National Youth Commission (NYC) signed yesterday (July 1) at the Bulwagan ng Lalawigan a pact on Abot Kamay.

Jose Sixto ‘Dingdong’ Dantes III, commissioner at-large of NYC, and Norma Lumain, OIC-provincial administrator representing the provincial government, signed the Memorandum of Agreement to implement in the province the Abot Kamay program of NYC. Dingdong Dantes said that the NYC aims to reach the out-of-school youth (OSY) in the country, which now numbered to over 4 million, to provide them education, technical skills or opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Commissioner Dantes added that he is grateful to the different government agencies like the Department of Education

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(DepEd), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); and other non-government organizations in aiding in the execution of Abot Kamay.

Dantes also recognized the province as one of the active partners in Abot Kamay having one of the largest percentages of OSYs enrollees out of the number of registrants.

According to reports, the province has 2,438 registered OSYs in the Abot Kamay program and 90% of it enrolled into the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and literacy cum livelihood programs.

Sophonias Gabonada, executive assistant of Governor Rodolfo del Rosario, told the commissioner that even if the MOA had just been formally signed, the province already implemented the Abot Kamay program.

The provincial government employed 20 instructional managers

LONELY CLIMB. A worker braves the inclement weather as he installs new sets of streetlamps along the national highway in General Santos. The city government has earmarked P54-million to light up city roads with 1,000 LED lamps, poles and electric lines. [Photo by Rommel G. Rebollido]

to augment the manpower of the ALS to cater the Abot Kamay beneficiaries.

Josephine Fadul, schools division superin-

tendent of this province, expressed her support to the program and said that it will capacitate the OSYs to become assets of

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the community and to the country rather than liabilities.

Aside from the signing of the MOA, the program

was also highlighted with the ceremonial signing of giant identification cards (IDs) by the project partners. [PIA 11, Michael Uy]

Bidding for completion Region 12 urged to brace for ASEAN integration of new city hall slated I

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AGUMENYOS can expect to see a functioning state-of-theart city hall within the second quarter of year 2015 once the bidding of the local government’s biggest contract-based project to finish the construction of the city’s highly-anticipated governance center will start soon.

This developed as Mayor Allan L. Rellon, along with the members of the technical working group, personally submitted the approved plan and the project specification manual and its cost estimates to the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) secretariat last July 2, 2014.

The final phase of the construction will be on a turn-key basis, where a private construction firm which will win the rights to carry out the project through a public bidding will finish the construction of the new city hall within the ten-month construction period as estimated by the technical working group.

Under a turn-key scheme, the winning firm will finance the project

within the agreed timeframe and budget, and shall only be paid after the official turnover and acceptance by the local government.

This will be the first time for the city government to use this scheme for a project of this magnitude, as previous projects in the past are done solely by administration including the initial phase of the new city hall’s construction.

Newly-appointed Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) secretariat head Nenita C. Noel said the public bidding will commence after her office will convene the Pre-Procurement Bidding Conference with key officials and observers from the Commission on Audit and representatives from non-government organization in order to ensure transparency.

During that meeting, the specifications, mode of procurement and other matters pertaining to the conduct of the public bidding will be discussed.

After which, the public bidding will commence, Noel added. [Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum]

NDUSTRY players in Region 12 urged the area’s academic sector to adopt mechanisms that would make them more competitive with the scheduled integration by next year of the economies of the 10-nation Association of South East Nations (ASEAN).

Joji Ilagan-Bian, tourism industry expert and owner of the Joji Ilagan Career Center Foundation Inc., said Thursday the region’s academe should start improving their standards to gain more leverage in the upcoming ASEAN integration.

She said they should capitalize on projections for Mindanao to eventually become “a big duty free shop” with the expected influx of tourists when the integration starts.

Bian stressed that the whole ASEAN will also be “everyone’s workplace” if the country could surpass the challenges ahead with the regional integration.

“There will be opportunities but there will also be challenges for us.

I encourage you to upgrade your schools, get higher level of efficiency, increase competitiveness and innovate,” she said

during the 3rd Industry Academe Forum and Regional Career Advocacy Congress here.

Bian said the academe could tie up with concerned government agencies, especially the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), to achieve such targets.

Other industry experts who joined the forum joined Bian in challenging students, the academe and other stakeholders to exert more efforts to improve their strategies, especially in terms of competitiveness.

Manufacturing indus-

try expert Raymond Paul Franco said the industry sector expects more from the academe in terms of the provision of competent graduates in relevant fields and values-centered education.

He said the academe should also be sensitive to trends in local industries and be more responsive to their needs.

Among those who graced the forum were local industry experts in the field of engineering and equipment, business process outsourcing, fishing, agriculture, real estate and transportation. [PNA]

of implementation of the agency’s assigned infrastructure projects.

Citing a report released by the DPWH central office, he said they were able to complete 16.04 percent of their projects as of last May 31.

He said they also achieved a completion rating of 85.84 percent for projects under its 2014 infrastructure program.

“These ratings have placed DPWH-12 at the

topmost position in terms of accomplishments, besting the 15 other regional offices,” Tamayo said in a statement.

Also known as Soccsksargen, the region comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal Tacurong Kidapawan and Cotabato.

The official said the region was cited by the

DPWH central office as the top project implementer for the first quarter of the year during a recent meeting of the agency’s regional directors in Iloilo City.

In the first half of 2913, DPWH-12 ranked last among the 15 regional offices in terms of accomplishment rating but was able to make a major turnaround during the second half en route to its declaration as the country’s best performer by yearend. [PNA]

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DPWH fasttracks implementation of 2014 infra program

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HE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 12 is pushing for the full completion before yearend of its 2014 infrastructure program as it moves to sustain its position as the country’s best performing regional unit.

Reynaldo Tamayo, DPWH Region 12 director, said Thursday they are currently on track towards achieving their targets based on the current status

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DTI usec: Prices of basic goods, non-agri products remain stable T

HE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reiterated that prices of basic commodities and non-agricultural products remain stable, Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Victorio Mario Dimagiba told Philippines News Agency in a text message.

Dimagiba said, referring to the weekly price monitoring of the department from June 23 to 27, prices of goods in the market were unchanged while other products like soy sauce, corned beef, and toilet soap decreased in prices.

There is also no reason for increment in prices of commodities in the market as DTI have declined the requests of manufacturers to adjust suggested retail prices (SRPs) of some products.

However, DTI only approved SRP adjustment on milk products effective July 1 because of the increasing prices of skimmed milk and whole milk powder in the world market.

Those commodities are the main ingredients for evaporated, condensed, and

powdered milk.

DTI has allowed an increase of 0.55-7.99 percent or equivalent to Php 0.40Php 4.30 on processed milk products prices.

The department also cleared that there shall be no threat of increase on bread prices following the SRP adjustment on milk products as the main ingredient for bread is flour, which prices remain stable.

“There were news reports during the weekend that with price increases on egg and sugar, bread prices will increase. DTI emphasizes that these ingredient on bread have minimal effect on bread prices. Milk and sugar only comprise 10-12 percent production cost of bread,” the department explained.

On the other hand, base on the Comparative Retail Prices of the Philippine Statistics Authority-Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, there are no movements on prices of agricultural products from June 21 to June 28.

Prevailing prices of regular milled NFA rice is at Php 27.00 per kilogram; well milled NFA rice at Php 32.00

ROUTINE. A sidewalk vendor at the Kidapawan City Overland Terminal does her daily routine on Wednesday morning. [MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano] per kilogram; regular milled rice from Php 37.00 to Php 44.00 per kilogram; well milled rice from Php 40.00 to Php 46.00 per kilogram; premium commercial rice from Php 43.00 to Php 50.00 per kilogram; and special commercial rice from Php 45.00 to Php 67.00 per kilo-

gram.

Prices of beef remain stable over the week which ranges from Php 180.00 to Php 300.00 per kilogram.

Pork products’ prices over the week are also stable with prices from Php 140.00 to Php Php 230.00 per kilogram.

Chicken egg remained at Php 4.50 apiece while whole chicken prices range from Php 125.00 to Php 160.00 per kilogram.

The DTI-CPG head assured the public that the department has weekly price monitoring to assure that business establishments are

not abusing the consumers by unreasonable increase on prices of goods.

He also urged consumers to report unreasonable price increase by reaching DTI through its provincial offices or through calling 0917-834-3330 or 7513330. [PNA]

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Davao City celebrates MSME Development Week, July 7-11 D

AVAO City joins the nationwide celebration of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week starting July 7 until 11, with several activities lined-up such as food fair, expo, trainings and seminars that will help boost MSMEs growth and development.

This year’s theme is “Strengthening Competitiveness and Sustainability

of MSMEs” which aims to prepare Philippine SMEs for the full implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community and the hosting of APEC SME Ministerial Meeting and other related SME activities in 2015.

On Monday, July 7, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte leads the yearly celebration together with the member-agencies of the Davao City Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Council

Economic experts, stakeholders prime up for ASEAN integration

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CONOMIC experts, investors, stakeholders met Thursday afternoon in Cagayan de Oro City, the premier capital of Northern Mindanao, to tackle the opportunities and concerns of the envisioned ASEAN integration next year.

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations organized on August 8, 1967 with five initial members, namely; Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

The association eventually included Brunei Darrusalam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam as members. Currently, East Timor and Papua New Guinea also sits in the Asean as observers.

The meeting will be held in the posh country club of an upscale district here had speakers from various areas of business, economic, and Geo-regional concerns that exchanged futuristic concept of the ASEAN economic integration, Rufino Magbanua, the spokesperson for the event said.

Dubbed as “Priming Up for the ASEAN Integration,” the economic briefing in partnership with the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. and Cagayan de Oro City Government was held Thursday afternoon from 1 to 6 p.m., Magba-

It figures

nua said.

With the prospect of ASEAN economic integration, the investments, capital, goods and services are expected to flow freely, thus turning the ASEAN community into an economic powerhouse of about 600 million people with a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of close to US$ 2 trillion.

Among the invited guest speakers and resource persons were: Dr. Bernardo Villegas, an economist; Dr. Rolando Dy, dean of the University of Asia and the Pacific’s School of Management; Dr. Tomas Aquino, a former undersecretary of trade and industry; and Dr. Graciano Yumul, former chief of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Villegas will focus his discussion on “The Philippines as the New Asian Tiger.” Dy’s discussions on “Asean Economic Integration and Philippine Agriculture: The Pluses and Minuses,” and Aquino’s presentation is on “Philippine Readiness to the Asean Economic Integration.”

Yumul, who also served as undersecretary of the Department of Science and Technology, will expound on “Changes in Weather as a Signpost of Climate Change.” [PNA]

P9 billion

A Chinese steel manufacturer has signed in for a P9billion investment project in the Subic Bay Free Port to produce prepainted steel coils and metal sheets for exports. BusinessMirror, June 18, 2014

with the declaration of the MSME Week during the Flag-raising Ceremony at City Hall. Ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the MSME Food Fair at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Lobby follows where 12 food producers display their delicious food products that are proudly Davao-made.

Other activities include free trainings such as Portrait of an Entrepreneur and Evaluating Ones Entre-

preneurial Readiness, How to Start your Own Business, a Guide to Registering your Business in Davao City, Effective Customer Service for Front-liners, Business planning, Basic costing and pricing workshop, Basic financial management, Guide to starting Food Business, Starting a Business through Franchising, 5S of Good Housekeeping, BIR and local business tax, horticulture and Food

Safety for Street Vendors, among others.

On the other hand, the MSME Expo is set on July July 28-31 at the Abreeza Atrium, Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao City. Forty six booths are available for MSMEs who want to showcase their products and services. Booth rental is pegged at P4,000 for prime booth and P3,500 for non-prime booth.

Limited slots available,

first come, first serve basis, interested parties may call Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) at telephone no. 3002198, 2221402, 2264433 or mobile number 09158224849 and look for Alexis or Maan or you may call the Department of Trade and Industry – Davao City Field Office at telephone no.

2254847 and look for Ivy or Lilia.

New Globe e-Gov unit leads landmark confab for LGUs H

IGH-RANKING government executives, officials of local government units (LGUs) from across the country as well as international nonprofit agency partners recently converged for a comprehensive interaction and dialog on harnessing the power of information and communications technology (ICT) at the first-ever ICT Innovations Forum held at the Hotel Intercontinental.

Globe Telecom, through its newly-formed eGovernment unit (eGov), was a major sponsor of the huge gathering of public sector and government personnel as well as leading local and international private technology firms to exchange technological know-hows on adopting ICT systems, processes and services.

According to Globe Senior Vice President Jesus Romero, Globe eGov was created as the telco company’s response to the call of government for private sector participation. It is now ready to provide first-class ICT facilities to a wide scope of government agencies centered on taxation, procurement, customs, manpower, statistics, business processing and transportation, among many others.

As the head of Globe eGov, he said that, “we are pleased to activate this groundbreaking ICT Forum

which will serve as the venue to facilitate discussions between our local government officials and technology firms, ushering in the digitization of our LGUs. We believe that this will signal the start of the ‘digital era’ in the grassroots level.”

Various government luminaries led by Dept. of Trade and Industry USec Nora Terrado opened the series of talks, focusing on heightening the country’s overall competitiveness of the country’s LGUs by way of ICT, its role in efficient LGU operations, innovation for public service delivery, and the government-wide Medium-Term Information and Communication Technology Harmonization Initiative or MITHI. Concise, “lightning” sessions featured city leaders such as Mayors Rex Gatchalian of Valenzuela and Oscar Moreno of Cagayan de Oro, both sharing how their LGUs benefitted from incorporating ICT in their local operations.

Meanwhile, Development Bank of the Philippines’ Nilo Cruz, Bohol’s Romulo Tagaan and Project Noah’s Prof. Mahar Lagmay touched on the benefits of digital and electronic initiatives on payment, registry and disaster prevention, respectively. Local, regional and multinational technology companies also made their presence felt by dis-

P5.6 trillion

THE national government’s debtdeclined month-onmonth in May partly due to the stronger peso, which brought down the value of the foreign exchangedenominated obligations, according to the Bureau of the Treasury. It said that the government’s outstanding national debt stood at P5.6 trillion at the end of May. PDI, July 2, 2014.

Globe Senior Vice President and Head of eGov Jesus Romero closing their capabilities to help Philippine LGUs advance their use of ICT, such as the Telecom Asia Awards nominee for best cloud service PayrollCloud, Globe Charge and Google Apps for Business from Globe, as well as TV white space, disaster preparedness, response and recovery using the cloud, among many others.

For its part, Globe also showcased its innovative

GCash PowerPay electronic money service to LGU members in attendance from across the country, which was affirmed by a separate talk by officials from Batangas City and Valenzuela City.

Other pocket sessions discussed the potential of incorporating ICT systems for online business registration and licensing, revenue collection, healthcare access, digital citizen registry, tourism and taxation.

P5.68 billion

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has again missed its collection target for May by P5.68 billion, although collection in that month was higher compared to the collection in the same period in 2013.BusinessMirror, June 18,2014

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Oceans in deep trouble TEXT and PHOTO by GERRY T. ESTRERA

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HE world’s oceans are in danger, and the enormity of the challenge is bigger than one country or organization,” said World Bank president Robert Zoellick during the World Oceans Summit held in Singapore some years back.

“We need coordinated global action to restore our oceans to health. Together we’ll build on the excellent work already being done to address the threats to oceans, identify workable solutions, and scale them up,” he added.

It is understandable why Zoellick is very much concerned. After all, ninety-seven percent of the world’s water is ocean. It also comprises over twothirds of the planet’s surface.

“From afar, aliens might see the obvious: the sea is Earth’s life-support system,” wrote marine biologist Sylvia A. Earle, former chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. “The services provided are so fundamental that most of us who live here tend to take them for granted.”

“The earth’s great sea is the heart of the hydrological cycle – nature’s solar-driven water pump,” explains Don Hinrichsen, an award-winning environmental journalist and author of Coastal Waters of the World.

About 430,000 cubic kilometers of water evaporate from the oceans every year.

“Of this amount, around 110,000 cubic kilometers fall as freshwater precipita-

tion over land, replenishing surface and ground waters and eventually completing the cycle by returning to the sea,” Hinrichsen reports.

The ocean is also the engine that drives the world’s climate, storing huge quantities of solar energy in the process. “The ocean absorbs and stores carbon dioxide from the atmosphere,” says Hinrichsen. “Since this invisible gas is one of the main agents of climate change, the ocean is an important sink that helps to modify human impacts on global climate.”

Ocean currents, the blue planet’s super highways, transfer enormous quantities of water and nutrients from one place to another. The Gulf Stream, for instance, pushes more water from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean across the Atlantic into northern Europe, than is carried by all the rivers on earth.

“Once thought to be so vast and resilient that no level of human insult could damage them, the oceans are now crying out for attention,” noted a report released by the Washington-based Worldwatch Institute. “While the public eye is periodically turned to large disasters, it is routine assaults that most threaten the marine environment.”

Burgeoning human numbers and growing consumption per capita are putting intense pressure on ocean coastal areas, over-consuming ocean resources, and undermining the health of the oceans

themselves. “The world’s oceans are in danger,” Zoellick deplored. “Send out the S-O-S: We need to Save Our Seas.”

Human populations have a tremendous impact on the quality of coastal and oceanic environments.

A full two-thirds of the world’s population live within 400 kilometers of a seacoast. Just over half the world’s population occupy a coastal strip 200 kilometers wide, representing only 10 per cent of the earth’s land surface.

This is true in the case of the Philippines, which has about 7, 107 islands.

“Every Filipino lives within 45 miles of the coast, and every day, more than 4,500 new residents are born,” wrote Joan Castro and Leona D’Agnes in a report circulated by the Washington, D.C.-based Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Rapid population growth and the increasing human pressure on coastal resources have resulted in the massive degradation of the coral reefs, touted to be the tropical rainforest of the sea.

Robert Ginsburg, a specialist on coral reefs working with the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami, said human beings have a lot to do with the rapid destruction of reefs. “In areas where people are using the reefs or where there is a large population, there are significant declines in coral reefs,” he pointed out.

Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez, director of the Marine Sci-

ence Institute of the University of the Philippines at Diliman, agrees. “If asked what the major problem of coral reefs is, my reply would be ‘The pressure of human populations’,” he asserted.

A visit to any fishing village near a reef will quickly confirm this, he pointed out. “There are just too many fishermen.

They overfish the reefs, and even if the use non-destructive fishing gear, they still stress the coral reef ecosystem,” Dr. Gomez deplored.

In the Philippines, an estimated 10-15 per cent of the total fisheries come from coral reefs. Fish provides more than half of the protein requirement of most Filipinos. “Unless we look for other sources of protein, the food intake of Filipinos will be greatly affected,” says an official of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, a line agency of the Department of Agriculture.

Daily chemical and biological pollution – again caused by human activities – is likewise damaging the oceans at a frightening rate, while ongoing coastal development – driven by tourism and economic boom – hamper their ability to recuperate.

“Accidents at sea such as oil spills, chemical spills or operational discharges from ships are only a small percentage, and affect only limited areas,” noted marine biologist Stjepan Keckes. “They are far less serious than slow insidious pollution which people get used to because

it is progressive. In warm waters, oil evaporates or degrades and is broken up very quickly by bacteria to harmless substances – carbon dioxide and water.”

In recent years, growing amounts of litter have been found in the marine environment. Natural materials disintegrate quickly, but plastics are relatively non-biodegradable. “Plastics persist for up to 50 years and, because they are usually buoyant, they are widely distributed by ocean currents and wind,” reports the World Resources Institute.

Gone with pristine waters are futurists’ dreams of a world fed by the sea’s abundance. In their place is the reality of stagnant oceans; shrinking wetlands, coral reefs and mangroves; and falling fish catches that jeopardize a key source of protein for the world’s poor.

According to Zoellick, one billion people – mostly from developing countries – depend on fish and seafood for their primary source of protein and over half a billion rely on fishing as a means of livelihood.

A recent study showed that the world’s oceans are under greater threat than previously believed from a “deadly trio” of global warming, declining oxygen levels and acidification.

“The ‘deadly trio’… is seriously affecting how productive and efficient the ocean is,” the study said.

Elizabeth Kolbert, in her book, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, explained: “Gases from the atmosphere get absorbed

by the ocean and gases dissolved in the ocean are released into the atmosphere… (But) more carbon dioxide enters the water than comes back out.”

As a result of extra carbon dioxide, “the pH of the oceans’ surface waters has already dropped, from an average of around 8.2 to an average of around 8.1.” The pH scale runs from 0-14.

Seven is neutral; anything above that is basic (alkaline) and below is acidic.

Seawater is naturally alkaline, so as the pH falls the process could, less catchily, be called a decline in ocean alkalinity.

“A decline of 0.1 means that the oceans are now 30% more acidic than they were in 1800,” Kolbert wrote. “Assuming that humans continue to burn fossil fuels, the oceans will continue to absorb carbon dioxide, and will become increasingly acidified.”

The oceans have continued to warm caused by global warming, many commercial fish stocks will be pushed towards the poles and raising the risk of extinction for some marine species, the study said.

“Risks to the ocean and the ecosystems it supports have been significantly underestimated,” the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO), a non-governmental group of leading scientists, pointed out.

“Unless we act soon, reversing the worsening conditions of our oceans will only become more difficult,” warns Nicholas Lenssen, author of the Worldwatch report.

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T’S still two years before next national elections in 2016, but it is becoming clear as day that we will have a dozen or more candidates for President in that year. Yes, much like the Presidential elections in 1992 when General Fidel Valdez Ramos won as a minority President –meaning that his votes were way below 50 percent, in fact only 23.58 percent of all the votes cast for candidates for President then. The presidential candidates then aside from Ramos, were Miriam Defensor Santiago, who accused Ramos of cheating her; former Ambassador Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr.; then House Speaker Ramon Mitra Jr.; former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos; former senate president Jovito Salonga and the late Vice President Salvador “Doy” Laurel.

When strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos was driven out of the country through the EDSA Revolution and a multi-party system was allowed by the 1987 Constitution, the number of candidates for President ballooned.

In 1998, for instance, a total of 11 candidates ran –Joseph “Erap” Estrada, Jose de Venecia Jr., Raul Roco, Emilio “Lito” Osmena, Alfredo Lim, Renato de Villa, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Juan Ponce Enrile, Imelda Marcos, Santiago Dumlao and Manuel Morato.

In the controversial 2004 elections, the candidates totaled five – Gloria Macapagal Arrouo, the late Fernando Poe Jr., Panfilo Lacson, Raul Roco and Eddie Villanueva.

In 2010, 10 hopefuls were in the running. They were Benigno S.C. Aquino III, Erap Estrada, Manuel Villar, Gilbert Teodoro, Ed-

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This early, the following personas have either openly declared or are perceived to be interested in running for President in 2016— Vice President Jejomar Binay, Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Alan Peter Cayetano, Mar Roxas, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Miriam Santiago, Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV, Panfilo Lacson, and Ferdinand “Bong” Marcos Jr. Ten so far, this early. Now, do not rule out former President and now Manila Mayor Erap Estrada. He is rumored to have been irked by Vice President Binay’s alleged distancing from his son Jinggoy due to the plunder charges filed against him. If Binay fails to assuage some wounded feelings, Erap, in order to spoil the vice president’s chances of getting elected President, can always make Jinggoy run for Manila mayor and he will run for President.

Yes, for the third time. Do not rule out topnotcher Senator Grace Poe’s joining the fray. But she will not only be the “dark horse” to be reckoned with. Millions of Dabawenyos are smiling from ear to ear. For to them, no one is more formidable than their very own— Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.

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DAP- -P-Noy’s waterloo?

INGGOY still Binay’s pick as running mate – Headline.

Tell me who your friends are, I’ll tell you who you are. (TPoint). oOo P-Noy faces ouster after Supreme Court decision – Headline.

P-Noy should not wait for another People Power Revolt that will kick him out of Malacañang. The honorable thing to do is for him to just step down, period.

He knowingly deceived the people, so he has to pay for his mistake. Of course, his core of advisers must go with him, too, although they are mere pawns with no minds of their own. (TPoint). oOo The Philippine Air Force observed its 67th founding anniversary four days ago.

Now, how strong and war fit is it today?

I’ll give you a clue. The late Ateneo Law dean Hildegardo Iñigo was team captain of the Ateneo de Davao debating squad that had a friendly debate with an Australian national debating team sometime in 1962.

Here was how Iñigo described the then Philippine Air Force in his opening speech in which he stressed its capability to drive away foreign intruders.

“The Philippine Air Force is 95 percent air, and five percent force!”

How is the Philippine Air Force today?

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Your guess is as good as mine. Or as Iñigo’s. oOo DAP: Return the money – Headline.

Commenting on the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring the DAP (Disbursement Acceleration Program) as unconstitutional, former national treasurer and now head of Social Watch, Leonor Biones said: “If the expenditure is illegal, you have to return it. There has to be retribution.” oOo Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 apostles of Christ, was paid 30 pieces of silver for him to identify Jesus to the Roman soldiers, and hasten or secure His arrest.

He later repented for betraying his master and promptly returned the money to the Jewish priests who bribed him, after which he committed suicide by hanging.

I may be unchristian, but how I wish those senators who got DAP money from P-Noy would do a Judas for the good of the nation. oOo

Entering the second half of his sixyear term, P-Noy is anticipating a favorable legacy of his presidency. Already, his drumbeaters are paying that P-Noy’s biggest legacy is the change in the attitude of the Filipino people towards the government. The people, they say sees hope for the country under P-Noy’s helter-skelter stewardship.

However, P-Noy’s chief mouthpiece believes that “history is the final judge” of P-Noy’s performance ahead of history.

For example, retired Catholic prelate Oscar Cruz insists that P-Noy’s greatest achievement is his no more “wang-wang” policy which he launched right after he took his oath of office.

Another P-Noy legacy that his apologists boast of his “matuwid na daan” policy thrust which his sub-alterns do not take seriously, anyway. oOo SPIRITUAL PITCH: Alex Morales, incumbent president of the Holy Name Society (HNS), San Pedro Parish unit, reminds old and new members of its monthly meeting at 9:00 am every first Sunday. The unit is now exerting efforts to provide financial assistance to aspiring priests in the archdiocese seminaries.

Future activities of the unit will deal with humanitarian concerns and priority apostolic work.

forming their job to foil any planned attack. At the height of terrorism threat the foresight of government should make various law enforcement agencies more efficient, effective, faster and flexible. This will make a lot of sense in time of danger.

Right now the unseen lawless elements are possibly just roaming around or even living right at home among us. In such situation the government actually is facing a new unconventional war therefore it must put more emphasis on contemporary threats. Generally, law authorities supposedly should no longer wait to be attacked but rather would have to root out terror groups wherever they were hiding. It should deny enemies access to unconventional weapons and bomb components by taking down rogue armed organizations that consorted with fanatical militants.

An obvious solution to the prevailing problem is simply for the vigilant citizens to keep a close watch and immediately report to authorities any suspicious groups while the different law enforcement units must always stay in full alert and tightened security measures. In any case security experts believe the government cannot deal effectively with the combination of terrorism and rogue armed groups in all places and every time through the unilateral use of the military force.

They emphasized that working more cooperatively with the local police force and other law enforcement units similar to what Metro Manila has been doing right now observing the normal proce-

dure that when a certain place is under threat, other places are on full vigilance as well. This is the most effective way to prevent a spill over when a vicious attack happens. Moreover, this would ease out the strain on the military while marshaling support for the law enforcers’ actions ultimately taken against any attackers.

Government therefore must recognize the new realities of global terrorism that spread throughout and should prepare its forces to match the perpetrators in all levels.

Meanwhile, Mayor Rody is more emphatic in telling law authorities that they should keep an intense watch on other lawless group probably local terrorist clones who are seeking revenge for their grievances. These fanatical militants have also shown immense skill in adapting to the more difficult working environment, relying on a looser network with more local initiative.

Terroristic activities according to intelligence experts are indivisible. They say it is also possible the previous deadly assaults in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Cotabato, the town of Midsayap in North Cotabato and Davao City were the handiwork of a loose group performing a small-scale offensive on unprotected targets with simple weapons that don’t need the direct approval of superiors. Some devious ideas have been implanted possibly among fanatical militants that can be worked into plans by local independent cells and free-lance jihadists.

Although authorities consider it a long shot, they haven’t ruled out the possibility that a practitioner of terror attacks is sponsoring a deadly mission in the city. Law enforcers always have to bear in mind that terrorism is like a balloon: squeeze one end, and it expands at the other. The radicals have learned to exploit vulnerabilities and law enforcers should also prepare and fight back.

Well-defined safety measures

AKING LOT OF SENSE IN TIME OF DANGER – The Palace recently was quoted in a government news dispatch that military dossiers indicated that the latest terrorism threat was specifically directed at Davao City. After the alarming report was made there were arguments for increasing not only the presence of policemen but the size of the military group too.

During a command conference City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte asserted that neither was necessary because there’s enough security personnel with the augmentation of Task Force Davao who are now in “red alert” status. But he tacitly conceded that his administration still needs help if and when the unexpected happens. After the latest bombing incident in the city, the Mayor renewed efforts to win the support and cooperation of the cautious public, and the police and military in observing a well-defined security measures.

The analysis thus far indicated that the city government had sufficient forces to do the assigned task. At the same time, the resolute mayor, police and military officials are considering a series of dialogues with the different sectors in the community that would effectively enlarge the scope of the security and preventive procedures.

Even if the previous assaults on the two commercial establishments in the city apparently a handiwork of a motley group of disgruntled people would have been prevented by greater police presence, there are other signs that the local police force sometimes is stretched too thin it can never guard every potential target.

But local executives, police and military officials need to have more time to formally assess the latest terrorism threat considering that previous bloody and scary bombing incidents already happened in the city. Readiness should be made and heightened alert always in effect otherwise an unsustainable pace could significantly erode the law enforcers’ vigilance in per-

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‘Promdi’ has gone into disuse but the behavior persists WORM’S EYEVIEW

BY MANNY VALDEHUESA

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ROMDI, of course, is the argot referring to someone viewed as a simpleton because he comes “from the province or barrio.” But “from the” is pronounced “promdi” by people with hard accents.

To be a “promdi” is to act like a naive person who comes from the wilds (rural areas) and thus is untamed, untrained, and unused to the refinements of urban or modern behavior.

It is a pejorative term, like “barrio boy” or “country bumpkin,” terms used in a patronizing tone to denote lack of manners, sophistication, education, or refinement.

In its heyday the stereotype characterized a promdi as crude and impressionable with low self-esteem. Not urbane at all. The typical put-down was: “Matagal ka na sa ciudad, tonto ka pa rin!”

The term grew with the rise in cities of slum-dwellers and migrant workers from rural areas, largely new to urban life, with none but the most rudimentary social skills or education.

They eked out a living on the margins of the city, in the process creating garbage-strewn, unsanitary surroundings, and slums like Smokey Mountain and Payatas—informal habitats that burgeoned with the influx of promdis. ***** These days one rarely hears the term being used anymore, but what it connotes in behavioral terms persist. It’s not so much the appearance of a person as of their neighborhood—disorderly, coarse, filthy, inelegant.

You’d think that’s all behind them now, having lived in the city for decades, worked in places equipped with technology and modern systems, or served in affluent households fairly well organized, equipped with appliances, and maintained according to civilized standards.

That being the case, it’s only fair to expect promdis to have absorbed modern perspectives, polished habits, and organized ways of doing things—plus they live in barangays that became formal governments, public corporations, and mini-economies since decades ago.

Many of them in fact have assimilated into the urban community, even assumed higher status and honor in many barangays as officials, functionaries, or voting citizens in their own right.

Thus you’d think they’d do better in managing the community they’re in charge of. What with the barangays flush with capital for development (internal revenue shares + income from fees) and generous allowances for officials (where none was had before).

But instead of developing their barangays into modern communities with amenities, they’ve turned them into little more than overgrown barrios, with all this term’s negative connotations.

About the only exceptions to the generally shabby surroundings of their barangays are the exclusive subdivisions or “villages” and “townships” that stand out like islands of modernity within their jurisdiction.

These “villages” are inside the barangay’s perimeter, fenced in, elegant and a pleasure to stroll around. They are managed privately and are peopled by upscale residents with more discriminating taste or standards than typical barangueños. ***** If you rule out these fenced villages from the picture, the rest of the barangay—the public domain which is the larger portion managed and maintained by elected public officials—you’ll hardly find an impressive feature or spot, one that you can point to as a delight to behold or to walk around in.

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ry on Sunday advising their nationals to reconsider their need to travel to eastern Mindanao due to “the very high levels of violent crime and the high threat of terrorist attack.”

Davao City Tourism Office officer-in-charge Maria Felisa Marques told reporters yesterday in “I Speak media forum” at the conference room of the City Hall that the advisories will give a negative impact on the tourism sector in Davao City which is considered as the gateway of Mindanao.

“The way they issued travel advisories, we feel

that it is unfair. Although, we understand it kasi nga gateway ang Davao… Sino mang terrorista o turista dumadaan ng Davao,” Marques stressed.

Marques said that with the advisories, British and Australian nationals will now refrain from coming over to the city.

“But, hindi namin ma counter ang mga ganung advisories. We do not know their Intel officers have received, we do not know how they come with their travel advisories,” she said.

Marques said due to the alleged “terror threat,”

some of the hotels and other tourist establishments are now receiving a lot of queries from their clients who earlier planned to visit the city.

“They are really trying to assess the situation,” Marques said.

She said that they are still gathering information if there are cancelations made on the bookings done before the security threat was publicized .

Marques said they hope that other foreign countries such as Untied States of America, Canada, Japan, China and South Korea

will not issue similar travel advisories especially that these countries are considered as the city’s top tourist markets.

On Monday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that the terrorism threat was specifically directed at Davao City based on military intelligence reports.

The police and military have been on the heightened alert since June 26 after Pres. Aquino called Duterte informing the latter on an intelligence report regarding the presence of terrorists in the city.

“Pag meron ng terrorism incident we will be able to respond and be able to contain the situation,” he said.

Alberto said that they are targeting to train all 300 members of the task force before the year ends.

“Kung matrain lahat yan, they will be enough to secure the city although the ideal number of members of TF-Davao should be at least 1,000,” he said.

Aside from insufficient personnel deployed on the ground, Alberto de-

scribed the machineries and equipment they have as “never been enough”.

“We are in need of more high-end bomb detection devices, communication equipment and shooting equipments,” he said.

“Lahat meron pero hin-

di high-end,” he added.

Alberto said that they are expecting the arrival of new M4 riffles by the third quarter of the year as part of the military augmentation which will distribute 60,000 new M4 riffles nationwide.

sons.

He said that they come up with the decision based on the recommendation of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), adding that the only road closures the council is going to approve are related to official activities such as ‘Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan’ and ‘Pamulak.’

“We just want to monitor

the events in the streets,” he said.

Alejandre said that in this year’s celebration there will be only two night activities; the ‘Hiyas ng Kadayawan’ in Davao City Recreation Center (Almendras Gym) and ‘Yugyugan sa Parke’ in Rizal Park which sponsored by their media partner.

“Kung official events na

siya, regulated na siya sa ExeCom and sa PNP,” he said.

Last Sunday, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte said that the activities in the festival will be finished at 10:00 p.m. for safety purposes.

Alejandre said the Kadayawan Executive Committee has not received any instruction coming from the mayor as of yesterday.

“As of yesterday (last Wednesday) they (Eecom) allow with Col. [DCPO director Senior Superintendent Vicente] Danao [Jr.] that we extend beyond 10 p.m.. Gi verify ko na agad, ” he said.

He said that the only event that is expected to finish late is the “Yugyugan” which will end more or less at 12:00 midnight.

parade and perform continuously in forward moving street-dance fashion from one showdown area to another in three locations in the following route: C.M. Recto St. to San Pedro St., San Pedro St. to Legaspi corner Bonifacio Sts., and Bonifacio St. to Rox-

as Ave. corner C.M. Recto St. The competition is open any group, organization, institution or community in Davao and other parts of Mindanao who can showcase the festival of their locality or interpret and present Mindanao tradition, folklore, myth,

or legend in dance form on the streets of Davao City accompanied by live music.

Participants of the group may come from different genders and ages provided they are at least seven (7) years old on the day of the competition. The minimum number of dancing participants is fifty (50) and the maximum is one hundred (100) dancers considering the sizes of the streets and performing areas.

This however does not include bearers of banners and moveable props.

The maximum number of musicians and instrumentalists allowed is fifty (50).

Musical accompaniment should be live and set to indigenous beats and melodies relative to the indigenous group or festival represented.

The order of the parade and presentation of the contingents will be determined through drawing of lots during the briefing of official representatives or coordinators scheduled on August 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Hall Rooftop in Davao City.

Winners of the competition will be announced right after the parade at the Rizal Park area.

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will close major roads in the city on August 15-16 to give way to various activities in line with the celebration including the “Indak-indak sa Kadalanan” and the “Indigay.”

To ensure safety and convenience, Edgar R. Ibuyan, chairperson of Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan activity, requested a temporary

road closure for San Pedro St., Legaspi St., Bonifacio St., Ponciano St., Roxas Ave., and C.M. Recto St. from August 15 at 8:00 p.m. to August 16 at 7:00 p.m.

The Davao City Traffic Management Center (TMC) will deploy 374 personnel to control traffic and guide vehicles in using alternate routes.

pwede naming makita ang live images at footages sa laptop, iPod o TV,” he told reporters.

Earlier, the Public Safety and Security Command (PSSC) of Davao City used its own drone to have an aerial view and image of the fire-razed area in Isla Verde.

Alberto said that they will augment personnel on the ground to help ensure the security during the celebration of Kadayawan.

“But we are still waiting for the guidelines of the City government and final list of events before we can finalize the number of personnel that will be deployed, ”he added.

He said that the number of augmentation will depend on the expected number of visitors and participants.

“We will ensure na mayapayapang maidadaos ang kadayawan,” Alberto said.

Francisco named the alleged members of the Big 4.

Francisco said that the “Big 4 logging lords” are composed of Laak Mayor Reynaldo Navarro, SPO3 Eduardo Bajalia of the Regional Intel Office, SPO Simplicio Samar and Ret. police officer Diosdado Wamilda.

Francisco said that the “Big 4” has changed their name to “TANGGO” to continue the operation of the logging syndicate and “ in an attempt to evade NPA sanction,” he said.

“TANGGO operates in Trento, Agusan del Sur; Laak, Compostela Valley, and Kapalong, Davao del Norte.

They secretly ferret out the logs along the highway at night and bring it to the TPPMC Cuambugan plywood plant; Ret. Police officer Wamilda is in charge of the illegal logs transaction at the plant. One of their partners is Nonoy Magandam who buys

the logs in Trento town and whose name they use while in transit and when transacting with the plywood plant. Prices of the logs are controlled, manipulated and dictated by the Big 4, oftentimes cheating small-scale and petty loggers and small owners.,” the statement said.

Aquino, meanwhile, confirmed that SPO3 Eduardo Bajalia of the Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU) 11 is a staff of former RIU director Senior Supt. Leonardo Felonia.

But he denied the information that “there was a motion order signed by Felonia” retrieved from the pocket of one of the suspects in the Navarro’s murder case.

This was attested by Davao del Norte Provincial Police Office(PPO) director Senior Supt. Samuel Gandingan who was personally present in the crime scene.

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be “gainfully employed and more productive”.

Addressing the job vacancies that require specific skills, the TESDA chief sees the great potential of its partnership with the private sector.

“We will continue to work with high-growth sectors to develop training programs to help entry-level workers and existing workers advance their ranks,” Villanueva

said.

PSPE national president Engr. Jason Magos said that the trainees get the privilege to be employed right after their training.

“In our industry, we train them. After training, we employ them,” Magos said.

PSPE will be training 650 scholars for Plumbing NC II and NC III. [PNA]

Dimagiba agreed that price manipulation was the culprit behind the 900 percent profit imposed by the garlic traders. ”We agreed to you madam senator that there is price manipulation,” Dimagiba said.

Dimagiba said the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) is now investigating the spike in the prices of garlic and other

agricultural products upon order of President Benigno Aquino III. ”President Aquino has ordered us to immediately investigate and we already asked the assistance of the NBI (national bureau of investigation) and CIDG (Criminal Investigation and Detection Group) on this matter,” Dimagiba said.

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Coca-Cola, TAYO Foundation open new season of outstanding youth organization awards C

OCA-COLA Foundation Philippines with its longstanding partner, Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards Foundation, is once again calling student and youth organizations across the Philippines to take on the 12th TAYO Awards challenge. The TAYO Awards recognizes the outstanding contributions of Filipino youth groups to their respective communities throughprojects that address relevant needs or opportunities such as poverty reduction, education, disaster risk reduction, financial literacy, environmental conservation, and tourism.

In its most recent run, TAYO received a total of 286 entries, of which the following winners were chosen: Gualandi Volunteer Service Program, Association of Locally Empowered Youth-NM, Hayag Youth Organization, Kawil Tours, Tanay Mountaineers Incorporated, Reduction Advocacy Program, TC Youth Laboratory Cooperative, United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary - Foundation University Chapter, Tulong sa Kapwa Kapatid, Volunteer Service Provider, and University of San Carlos-Pathways.

Special recognition was also given to a high-energy team of Sarangani mountaineers dubbed Team BUNDOL, this year’s Coke Barkada awardee. The Coke Barkada Award is given to one of the TAYO finalists that best demonstrates the qualities of a Coke Barkada – a group that shares happiness and embodies the passion to change com-

munities through projects that mirror the Coca-Cola sustainability pillars ofwater stewardship, women empowerment, and promotion of well-being.

A Lasting Partnership The partnership between TAYO Foundation and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines – the social investment arm of Coca-Cola Philippines and Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines - began in 2005 upon the institution of the Coke Barkada Award as a special category in the annual TAYO Awards.

“At Coca-Cola, we believe that you can never be too young to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. People may be calling this generation the ‘selfie’ generation but, as one TAYO Finalist put it, it’s a we-generation or a TAYO-generation, not a me-generation, as I’ve come to know them. I feel like a proud mom to them, hearing their stories and getting to know all the wonderful work that they do,” said Cecile Alcantara, President of the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc. In 2006, Coca-Cola Foundation scaled up its partnership to be the TAYO Award’s sole co-presenter.

“Last year, I remember being brought to tears when one of the TAYO Finalists went to the audience to hug her friend during the awarding ceremony. Moments like these are the result of the golden triangle at work: where business, civil society and government pool together to help towards the growth of the country and its people. As a Company, we be-

BARKADA AWARDEE. Members of Team BUNDOL Mountaineers, the Coke Barkada Awardee last year, with officers of the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc. smile after planting trees by the balding side of the mountain. The Coke Barkada award is given to the TAYO Finalist that shares happiness, and embodies the passion in changing communities through projects that mirrors what Coca-Cola has been doing in the fields of water stewardship, women empowerment, and promoting well-being. lieve that our business is only as strong and sustainable as the communities we serve and through partnerships like these, we take the opportunity to contribute all we can to make a positive impact,” said Atty.

Adel Tamano, Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications of Coca-Cola Philippines, who also serves a judge in the panel for TAYO. “You don’t forget groups like the Team BUNDOL Mountaineers, Tulong Sa Kapwa Kapatid, or even the Cebu Youth Ambassadors from the year before.

These aren’t just groups,

these are real people with real stories and I look forward to being part of the panel again this year to hear all of them,” he added.

The TAYO Awards 2014 is presented by the TAYO Awards Foundation, together with the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, in partnership with the National Youth Commission and the Office of Senator Bam Aquino.

Joining the search To join the TAYO Awards, organizations must accomplish a TAYO 12 Entry Form and TAYO 12 Project briefer that can be accessed through in the Tayo Awards Website

(http://www.tayoawards. net/tayo12/). Documents proving the existence and veracity of information, list of officers, leaders and founders and three-page project documentation must also be e-mailed to Tayo secretariat.

The TAYO Awards accepts entries from interested youth groups, organizations, clubs, and societies that are composed of at least 15 members, more than half of which must be between 15 to 30 years old. The submitted projects must have either been recently concluded or are still ongoing.

Entries are judged on

the following criteria: Impact of project entry on stakeholders; harnessing the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship; creativity and innovation; and sustainability and effective use of resources. The winning organizations will receive a special trophy created by Philippine sculptor Tyom De Leon Imao, and a Php50,000 grant from Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines.

Deadline for entries is on September 30, 2014.

Interested organizations may submit their entries through the official website of TAYO Awards, www. tayoawards.net.

Davao Light: THINK school safety Reconstruction of typhoon-hit

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ITH hectic schedules, hard-to-catch rides and unfinished breakfasts, it is highly likely that safety reminders for your school age children are also left unsaid. We take these simple precautions for granted thinking that there will be adults in campus to keep them safe.

But alas, children are sometimes unsupervised especially during breaks and dismissal periods. In line with this concern, Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Company Inc. has come up with the acronym THINK as a set of reminders for your children’s safety against electrical hazards in school.

Touch not! Make sure to teach your kids to watch out for and not to touch any fallen or broken wirings they may come in contact with. To avoid touching or stepping

on any possibly dangerous wiring will be worth their efforts.

Have permission. Children have a tendency to have a go at anything that makes them curious. Although the classrooms may have devices that they would be allowed to use, asking permission from teachers will confirm that the device has been checked and is safe for children to use.

Inform teachers. Although schools have regular maintenance of their electrical equipment, there are circumstances when recently plugged appliances cause problems. If the students notice anything peculiar, such as a burnt smell or an unusual noise from electrical equipment, they should inform their teacher at once.

Never wet and wired.

Educate your children about

the danger electrocution can bring. Emphasize that they should not work on electricity with wet hands, bare feet or in damp vicinity. Discourage any unsupervised experiments, especially around electrical equipment.

Keep out of the open grounds when it rains.

Lightning may strike during rainy hours and usually strikes the tallest objects on fields. To secure oneself from getting struck by lightning, instruct your child to find a dry shelter away from wet grounds or rooftops and to stay there until the weather calms down.

When it comes to your children’s safety, there is no such thing as paranoia or being overprotective. If your children grow responsibly thinking before they act, they would be able to keep safe wherever they may be.

classrooms in nears completion

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ver 29,000 elementary and high school students affected by super typhoon Yolanda in Northern Cebu will soon be able to get back in the comfort of improved classrooms as the Aboitiz Foundation confirms that its ongoing schools rehabilitation plan is on track with its target completion.

As of end-June, overall project completion is at 66% for the 130 classrooms being repaired and 21% for the 70 that are being newly constructed in Cebu’s northernmost towns of Bogo and San Remigio, which were among those heavily-damaged by Yolanda in the province.

In Bogo, repairs are 58% complete, while new classrooms, 23% done.

Repairs and new constructions in San Remigio, on the other hand, are 72% and 15% completed, respectively.

“The rise of these schools symbolizes Visayas’ renewed hope for a better life for its children and the future generations,” stressed Aboitiz Foundation Managing Trustee and Chief Operating Officer Sonny Carpio.

The Foundation earlier announced that the target overall completion is by October this year so that these classrooms can be turned over by November

– a year exactly after Yolanda wreaked havoc in the region.

To date, a total of P164 million of the P254 million donations culled from the #BangonVisayas campaign, has already been allocated for the Northern Cebu schools rehabilitation program.

Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. is the corporate foundation of the Aboitiz Group established in 1988 to address the social and economic development needs of marginalized members of society. It implements corporate social responsibility interventions especially in areas where Aboitiz companies are located.

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HIJOS DE DAVAO just turned 50 and this year’s Ball was a landmark event for the socio-civic foundation which originated from a small social gathering of settlers who, through the years, has grown into a big family of influential Dabawenyos with a common ground to promote Davao’s cultural heritage.

This year’s Hijos de Davao Ball was much larger and was held for the first time at the SMX Conven-

Margarita Nograles.

Margie Moran-Floirendo.

tion Center at SM Lanang Premier. Led by the very energetic Jackie Garcia-Dizon, the celebration was more like a grand family reunion with member returning home from many parts of the world joining in on the fun and also doing their part to raise funds for the foundation’s projects. Everyone attending this year’s ball came dressed to the hilt.

Of note were the fabulous ternos worn by the past muses of Hijos de Davao who honoured the event with their participation in the Rigodon de Honor. I especially loved the Vania Romoff terno worn by Patricia Ang-Dominguez which had a clean and modern silhouette.

Other ternos that caught my eye were the firery OJ Hoffer number worn by Tonette Tionko and the modernist gown of Margarita Nograles.

The spotlight of the evening however was on the golden jubilee muse, Arianna Rabat del Rosario escorted by Bien Christopher Medina Estanislao. Arianna was radiant in a white ball gown designed by Rajo Laural as she took her

golden years

Dennis and Che Uy.

Hijos de Davao’s 50th anniversary muse, Arianna Rabat del Rosario & her escort, Bien Christopher Medina Estanislao

place on the stage.

The Hijos de Davao Foundation also to unveiled what would be the foundation’s most ambitious project yet, the Hijos de Davao 50th anniversary book. Titled Hijos de Davao: Witnessing Growth. Benjie Lizada revealed that the book will features the many colourful person-

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Gov. Miguel Dominguez and Patricia Dominguez.

Milen Aquino.

Tonette Tionko.

Jackie Garcia-Dizon.

Sen. Teofisto Guingona, Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario and Sec. Mar Roxas.

Malouchi Marfori-Gahol and Ann Marie Gahol.

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Globe celebrates Wonderful Mindanao with Music Fest

By Kenneth Irving Ong

CELEBRATING its strengthened prepaid business in Mindanao, Globe Telecom threw a #WonderfulMindaNOW Music Fest last Saturday at the Damosa grounds.

A social media advocacy, the recently launched #Wonder f u l M i nd a NOW campaign is Globe’s way for Mindanaoans to showcase wonderful tourist attractions via social networks backed with Globe’s brand new 3G and 4G HSPA+ network that enables a faster and more seamless browsing experi-

ence.

The #WonderfulMindaNOW Music Fest gifted Globe prepaid subscribers an entire day of music and fun activities and featured Top Philippine Bands such as Sponge Cola and Up Dharma Down performing signature songs that delighted the crowd even with the threat of

rain looming on the horizon.

“Mindanao is a very important market fir our prepaid business. Moving into the second half of the year, Globe Prepaid is making its mark in the country’s second largest island for our customers to enjoy everything wonderful: from an advocacy that harnesses the power of social media, exciting

activities and events that celebrate their history, to exclusive prepaid promos that enrich their digital lifestyle,” shares Issa Cabreira Vice President for Globe Prepaid Business.

Globe also introduced their Mindanao-exclusive prepaid offer GoUNLI20Plus, which offers unlimited called to Globe and TM, 20MB of data for mobile surfing, and

50 text messages to all networks for only Php20 valid for one day. Keeping

subscribers in touch with their family and friends through calls and text, and updated through the different social media sites with no WiFi needed.

Aside from products and services, Globe is also set to make its presence felt in the entire Mindanao with its nation-building programs for schools, homes, and livelihood as well as initiatives that enable a service-oriented and customer-centric workforce for a wonderful customer experience.

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New GM for Park Inn

by Radisson Davao PARK INN BY RADISSON DAVAO proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Pavan Kakar as the hotel’s new General Manager. His appointment took effect on May 9, 2014. He took over from Mr. Arun Arora who served as interim General Manager since last week October 2013.

With over 20 years of hotel experience, Mr. Kakar has a proven track record in driving revenues, through a strong revenue generation engine and enhanced guest’s loyalty. His strong belief is in creating an environment where hotel teams come together and work towards profitable growth.

Mr. Kakar has worked with Carlson Rezidor Hotels India in various positions & roles in areas of Revenue, Sales, Marketing & Communication. In his last position, he successfully

launched Radisson Blu Plaza Hyderabad Banjara Hills, a business and an I.T. Hub of Southern India. He also worked for Golden Tulip

Hotel Inns and Resorts as a Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing – South Asia.

He has undergone a specialized course in revenue

management from Cornell University, USA, also holds post graduate diploma in Business Management in India.

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Primetime Queen Marian Rivera continues to shine

THERE’S no denying that Kapuso Network’s Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is having the time of her life. Her stellar career continues to pan out with successful TV projects, major endorsement deals, and awards.

She recently earned an incredible feat, being hailed as Media Magnet of the Year at the launch of this year’s Yahoo! Celebrity Awards.

The accolade distinguishes Marian as the most popular and most talked about figure in the entertainment industry.

Also, for the second straight year, Marian reigns supreme as she bagged FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the Philippines title. This makes Marian the first one to win the coveted award three times. She snagged her first title in 2008. For this year, Marian earned more than 1.5 million votes – almost twice the number she got from last year.

“I feel so blessed sa mga recognition na ito, pero tulad ng lagi kong sinasabi noon, hindi ko makakamit

ang lahat ng ito kung hindi dahil sa mga bumoto at

patuloy na sumusuporta sa akin. Thank you sa Yahoo!

at FHM dahil magsisilbing inspirasyon ang awards na ito na lalo kong pagbutihin ang aking trabaho,” shares Marian.

As if these are not enough, Her Royal Beauty’s legion of fans also keeps on growing as she continues to dazzle on and off-cam.

These days, Marian’s onscreen pursuits involve joining Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, and Wally Bayola in Eat Bulaga’s “Juan for All, All for Juan” segment, where she enjoys the privilege of visiting and helping some of the noontime show’s avid viewers.

Marian also keeps herself busy by flexing her choreography muscles in her eponymous primetime dance show. She ignites every Saturday night with her dancing prowess along with other renowned performers.

Joining her are Christian Bautista, Paolo Ballesteros and Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose.

Don’t miss Marian every Saturday nights after Pepito Manaloto on GMA 7.

Waterfront s Fun Day with Dad HE is the bread winner of the family. The pillar of strength and courage. He is every child’s first inspiration and hero. He is simply called “Dad.” Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao celebrated Father’s Day with amazing discounts and freebies.

Guests were offered as much as 50% discount off the International Lunch Buffet at Café Uno. Diners took a culinary journey and experienced the best dishes ranging from international delights to local favorites.

For those who found the noontime meal a bit too heavy opted to troop to Pizzaiolo and indulge in the merienda buffet of Afternoon Treats. Families had a relaxing time with Dad while enjoying the cool sea breeze, beautifully landscaped gardens and relaxing ambiance. As an added treat, all Dad’s in a group of five got to have his meal absolutely free and he also got a 15% discount coupon for any Aqua Sports activity which he may avail of any time from June 15 to July 15, 2014. It was a grand way for Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao to honor fathers on the day especially dedicated to them.

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SMART SUPPORTS 8TH FAME RUN. Over 4,000 participants joined the 8th Filipino Association for Mariner’s Employment (F.A.M.E) Run at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City with the theme, “Go Marino, Go! Healthy Body, Healthy Mind!”

The annual F.A.M.E. Run gathers the maritime community to promote a fit and healthy lifestyle. This year’s activity is backed by the satellite services arm of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), which offers innovative and affordable communication services such as Marino PhonePal and Marino TextMate to keep seafarers in touch with their families whether they are onboard their vessels or docked at the ports.

RISING STAR. Eugenie Bouchard is through to the semifinals of Wimbledon.

OBSTACLE. Roger Federer will be an obstacle to Milos Raonic.

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ISING Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard has vowed to make amends for her Grand Slam semi-final heartache by finally reaching her first major final at Wimbledon.

Bouchard, the 13th seed, will make her maiden last four appearance at the All England Club on Thursday after cruising to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Germany's Angelique Kerber in Wednesday's quarter-final.

The 20-year-old plays world number three Simona Halep, who defeated Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 6-0 in the other quarter-final, for a place in Saturday's final and is determined to erase the bitter memories of her lastfour losses in the Australian

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Bouchard, the 2012 junior Wimbledon champion, was beaten by Li Na in Melbourne and Maria Sharapova at Roland Garros.

"I'm excited to be in the semis. But, of course, I'm never satisfied, so I definitely want to go a step further," she said.

"I played some great players when I lost in the semis and you don't win every single time. But I'm going to look forward to playing a little bit like I played today.

"I was pretty solid out there and playing the right way on the grass. So that's going to be a key."

Bouchard has played Halep just once -- losing in

three sets at Indian Wells earlier this year -- and she is confident she has learnt enough from that defeat to put the record straight.

"We had a good match at Indian Wells. I felt like I had chances, it was really close," she said.

"I learnt a little bit about her game. She's playing really well and can change direction really well on the court.

"So I'm going to be ready for that and really just try to go for it and take my chances."

- Unfinished business Halep also has unfinished business at the majors after losing to Sharapova in the French Open final last month.

couple of weeks of my life”.

The 19-year-old who survived nine match points against Richard Gasquet in the third round, then sent world number one Nadal spinning out of the tournament on Tuesday, finally met his match in Milos Raonic on Wednesday.

While missing out on a semi-final date with seven-times Wimbledon champion Roger Federer must hurt, Kyrgios could draw some inspiration from his hero’s path to greatness.

Thirteen years ago a pony-tailed Federer burst

"Now I have more experience and more confidence in myself because it's the second time I've got to this stage," she said.

"I like grass, but it was difficult at the beginning of the tournament because I didn't have the timing. Then match by match and day to day I've got better."

In the other semi-final, Petra Kvitova believes her experience of winnig the Wimbledon title three years ago could be the decisive factor when she faces fellow Czech Lucie Safarova.

Sixth seed Kvitova is the only former Grand Slam winner left in the women's draw and that could a crucial advantage at the business end of the tournament.

Kyrgios: Out but not down

ONDON (Reuters) The adrenaline rush of slaying Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon was replaced by dejection and despondency only 24 hours later but Australian tyro Nick Kyrgios should take plenty of heart from what he described as the “best

onto the big stage when he ended Pete Sampras’s charge towards an eighth All England Club title in a five-set thriller in the fourth round.

One round later, the then 19-year-old Swiss had nothing left to give and went out with a whimper.

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ONDON (Reuters) Milos Raonic will not be overawed by seven-times Wimbledon champion Roger Federer when the men take to Centre Court for Friday’s semi-final, the eighth seed said after seeing off Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios.

The 23-year-old Raonic powered past Kyrgios 6-7(4) 6-2 6-4 7-6(4) in Wednesday’s battle of the big servers to become the first Canadian to reach Wimbledon’s last four since 1908.

Walking into uncharted territory, Raonic could be forgiven for fearing 17-times grand slam winner Federer, but he remained defiant at the prospect of facing the Swiss veteran.

“I’m not playing the seven-times Wimbledon champion,” Raonic told reporters.

“I’m not playing a 32-yearold man. I’m not playing a father of two sets of twins.

I’m not playing the guy that’s won whatever he’s won.

“I’m playing a guy that is standing in the way of what I want to achieve, and I’ve got to focus on everything that’s there, on the situation, how best to deal with it to give myself the best possibilities to achieve what I want.”

Raonic, who reached the

quarter-finals at the French Open last month, is one of two players outside the world’s top four to form the final quartet at the All England Club.

He and 11th seed Grigor Dimitrov, who beat defending champion Andy Murray in straight sets on Wednesday to set up a showdown with 2011 champion Novak Djokovic, are part of a crop of young players tipped to break the so-called Big Four’s domination in the grand slams.

“We’ve been doing better and better, especially throughout this year,” Raonic said of the young guns aiming to shoot down the experienced campaigners who, for all their success over the past decade, are beginning to show signs of vulnerability.

“It’s nice to see that sort of human side to those four guys when you have to step up to face them and have a belief, more so than ever, that it’s yours for the taking if you play well,” Raonic said.

“You see it more in people’s play and people’s attitude when they step out on court. It’s a big difference to where a lot of guys were maybe a year ago.”

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LEAD STARS. Arjen Robben (Netherlands), Neymar (Brazil) and Leo Messi (Argentina) will try to lead their team to the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup.

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HE Chelsea midfielder insists that his team-mates do not feel weighed down by the expectations of their nation and is convinced they can triumph in Brazil Andre Schurrle has insisted that Germany can succeed at the World Cup this summer despite the huge pressure on the team.

Joachim Low’s men are one of the favourites to emerge victorious at the tournament in Brazil and are on course to claim the title having reached the quarter-final stage.

However, the team’s progression through the competition has not been straightforward, with

Low’s side facing heavy criticism for their performance level in the 2-1 extra-time win over Algeria in the last 16.

But Schurrle – who scored the opening goal against the north Africans – says his compatriots do not feel weighed down by the expectations of their nation and are confident in their chances.

“When you come to a World Cup with Germany you are expected to win it,” he told reporters.

“We don’t come here just to take part. When you have this team with these players, everyone in our country and all around the world has big expectations of us.

hibaut Courtois says he is looking forward to renewing his personal rivalry with Lionel Messi when Belgium meets Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The goalkeeper faced the Barcelona attacker six times in the colours of Atletico Madrid last season and did not concede a single goal to the four-time Ballon d’Or winner.

As a result, facing Messi in the last eight of the World Cup holds no fear for Courtois.

“I know him well from Atletico’s games against Barcelona, so it’ll be nice to play against him for our

countries,” the 22-year-old told reporters in Salvador after helping his national team claim a dramatic 2-1 win over United States in the round of 16.

“Hopefully we can win, but we’ll see. The good thing is that I don’t have to watch videos of him because I know him so well.

“But even if you watch videos of him, he’s so unpredictable that it’s impossible to study him to know what he’s going to do.

“As soon as he finds a way to shoot, he will shoot, so the only thing you can do as a goalkeeper is concentrate at all times.

Courtois ready to renew rivalry with Messi T

RAZIL talisman Neymar has described Colombia’s James Rodriguez as a “great player” but hopes he and his team will overshadow the Monaco star in the World Cup quarter-final.

Both players have shone for their respective sides in the tournament so far, with James currently sitting top of the scoring charts with five goals to his name – one more than Neymar.

With Brazil aiming to claim a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup with a win over Colombia in Fortaleza, Neymar has praised James for his performances in the competition – but is hoping that he and his team-mates will be able to put an end to his fine tournament on Friday.

“I knew he [Rodriguez]

was a great player before all this, and he’s been showing all his talent in this cup,” Neymar said.

“What do we have to do to fulfill our responsibilities at the age of 22? Just play football. There’s no age for football. Experience helps, but I’m a 22 year-old guy who’s been through a lot in life, I’ve learned a lot, so I’ve got some experience. All we have to do is get there and play football.

“Colombia are a great team, they’ve been winning a lot, showing very strong power during the matches. James is an excellent player: he’s a star, although he’s very young, 22 like myself. He’s been showing the great player that he is and we have to congratulate him for everything he’s done.

“But I hope his cycle

ends in this World Cup now and that Brazil may continue – with all due respect, of course.”

When asked which of the two players was better, Neymar said: “I don’t know, I can’t tell you that, but I hope Brazil overshadow him. Not just me, but the entire team.”

The Barcelona forward has been integral to his side’s progression to this stage of the competition despite being under huge pressure.

And Neymar has admitted that he would rather forsake individual accolades in return for Brazil winning their record sixth title on home soil, describing appearing in his first World Cup as a “dream”.

“On my first press conference here I said I didn’t want to be the Golden Boot

of the competition, that’s not what I was after. I just want to be champion. If I play nothing in the next match and Brazil win 1-0, that’s all I want. It will be fine by me,” he said.

“Of course there’s pressure in a World Cup, but to me, this is a dream.

It’s something I’ve always wanted, since I was a kid, when I saw Ronaldo with his hairdo scoring goals.

I used to think to myself, I want to play in a World Cup, I want to be like Ronaldo, I want to win a World title.

“And now I’m here. I don’t have to keep thinking about the pressure, I have to enjoy it. We can overcome all this, we’re playing at home, with our families and friends on the stands, and every supporter is on our side.”

MESSI-STOPPER. Thibaut Courtois of Belgium is the only goalkeeper whom Leo Messi has not scored.

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NATIONAL DUTY. Marcus Douthit will lead SMART Gilas Pilipinas to the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup.

Douthit leads Gilas to FIBA Asia Cup W

HEN Marcus Douthit said that he’ll do anything to help Philippine basketball, he truly meant it. The naturalized Filipino citizen who helped Gilas Pilipinas qualify for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain could be giving up his spot to NBA players Andray Blatche soon. However, he’ll get one more shot at bringing home basketball glory for the Philippines as he leads the Philippine contingent to the FIBA Asia Cup. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes selected holdovers Japeth Aguilar, LA Tenorio, Ranidel de Ocampo, June Mar Fajardo, Gary David, and Beau Belga to join Douthit.

Jayson Castro, Jimmy Alapag, Larry Fonacier, Marc Pingris, Jeff Chan, and Gabe Norwood will be rested in the competitions that will be running from July

11 to 19 in Wuhan, China.

Reyes called up Jared Dillinger, Jay Washington, and Paul Lee from the Gilas training pool to join the holdovers. Amateurs Kevin Alas and Garvo Lanete will also be joining Gilas Pilipinas before they join the 2014 PBA Draft.

Gilas Pilipinas will battle Chinese Taipei on July 12. Gilas will attempt to avenge their loss during the FIBA Asia Championship held last year in Manila.

The grudge match will be followed by games against Uzbekistan on July 13, Singapore on July 14, and Jordan, now coached

by Rajko Toroman, on July 15.

Powerhouse teams Iran and China lead the other group with Japan, India, and Indonesia. The top four teams of both groups will qualify for the quarterfinals.

FAST Fridays tackles Kia, football, and mountainbiking

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OPULAR car brand Kia, a name very much associated to sports, will banner the topics in today’s FAST Fridays at Archipelago 7107

by Barrio Fiesta at the SM Lanang Premier Fountain Court.

Kia Davao manager Noel Nazario head the list of guests in today’s edition of the weekly Fun-Adventure-Sports-Travel (FAST) media forum which starts at 10:00 am. Also guesting today are Marc Samante, Ateneo de Davao University sports coordinator, and BJ Enerio, ADDU Girls Futbol tournament organizer, and Ma. Luisa Abaya, sales and marketing manager of Lapanday Properties Philippines Inc. Abaya will be formally announcing the forthcom-

ing Ciudades Mountain Bike clinic and race.

Nazario will be giving updates on the car market in Davao City and how the Kia brand is performing in terms of sales. Kia will also be announcing their entry into the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the appointment of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao as head coach.

Samante and Enerio are spearheading the Ateneo All-Girls Futbol 7-a-side tournament slated on July 12 at the ADDU Matina football field.

Jenny Loyola, SM Lanang Premier Marketing manager, will also be on hand to announce the SM Shop and Win Promo.

FAST Fridays is open to all Davao City practicing media in all formats.