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Serving a seamless society

STORYTELLER. Former Davao City mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio reads a children’s book entitled “Piyesta sa Hardin ni Lola Benita” before Grade 1 and 2 students of the Holy Cross of Davao College during the National Children’s Book Reading Day 2014 at the atrium of SM Lanang Premier yesterday. The activity is part of SM Foundation and SM Cares’ Program for Children, which promotes literacy and encourages the young to cultivate a love for reading.

Lean Daval Jr.

TFD MAN CHARGED Carnapping with frustrated homicide raps slapped on suspect

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR. abf@edgedavao.net

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MEMBER of Task Force Davao has been indicted by Davao City Prosecution Office for carnapping with frustrated homicide.

Prosecutor Stella Esparagoza-Camino charged on Friday Floriano “Floc” D. Cuizon, 30, single, member of Special Civilian Active Auxiliary (SCAA) and assigned at the TFD checkpoint in Lacson, Calinan District for violating Repub-

lic Act 6539 or “Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972” with frustrated homicide.

Report on the indictment of Cuizon was made available to media only yesterday.

Camino found proba-

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SLEIGHT OF HAND. Sports Association for the Differently Abled (SPADA) Davao City president James Infiesto performs a magic trick during this week’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex Event Center of SM City Davao despite being slowed down by partial-paralysis after suffering a stroke. Lean Daval Jr.

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AFTERNOON PRAYER. Male Muslims participate in an afternoon prayer at a mosque along Quimpo Blvd. in Davao City yesterday. July 29 was declared holiday by President Aquino as the Muslim world will celebrate Eid’l Fitr or the end of Ramadan. Lean Daval Jr.

PHL in full alert for typhoon ‘Glenda’

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HE government is now on full alert status which entails a heightened implementation of safety and security measures to secure zero casualties during the height of typhoon “Glenda”.

The typhoon is expected to make landfall in the Albay-Sorsogon area late yesterday and is predicted to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday. in a statement, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said

the regional and local disaster risk reduction management units have been mobilized to undertake all the necessary actions to ensure the safety all citizens especially those living in near or within the danger zones.

Coloma said the disaster council and the weather bureau are continuously monitoring the situation and will be providing regular updates on the typhoon. ”We enjoin our countrymen to remain vigilant and to heed the call of national and local government units

P4M needed for zoning ordinance publication

By VANNAh S. ANg

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HE City Government of Davao’s revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and zoning ordinance is only a step away from implementation.

This developed after the City Planning and Development Office requested an allocation of P4 million that will be utilized for the final step required for its effectivity by way of publication.

According to Architect Luisa C. Tuquib, Zoning officer iV, there is currently no funding available for the publication of the ordinance.

“As of now, we still do not have the money for it but our director, Mr. Jun Escalada, told us that the Local Finance Committee will allocate P4 million for the publication by this month

of July. Once the allocation is available, it will pass through the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the ordinance will be published by hopefully August,” she said.

Based on an earlier report by Edge Davao, the revised CLUP is beneficial as it will aid the development of economical, residential, industrial, and commercial establishments as the pop-

ulation, number of business establishments, and influx of residential and commercial investments are rapidly growing. it will determine potential land areas for agricultural, information technology, and tourism development, expand and relocate commercial areas nearer to residential areas,

ixTEEn people, 12 of them new People’s Army (nPA) fighters and four security guards, were killed in a botched attack of the rebels against the home of a mine owner in Agusan Del norte yesterday morning.

Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, said the assault against the home of Datu Calpito Egua, a mining firm owner and known anti-insurgency advocate, in Barangay Sta. irine in Prosperidad City took place around 5:30 a.m.

An estimated 70 nPA rebels stormed Egua’s residence.

Four civilian security personnel were also killed while one was wounded in the encounter that lasted for two hours.

The fleeing nPA rebels left behind twelve bodies of their comrades along with seven high-powered firearms.

Equa was also slightly wounded in the incident Blocking operations were launched at 6:30 a.m. in barangay Awa, also in Prosperidad.

Ensuing encounter also resulted to one soldier being killed while another one was wounded.

Also, reinforcement troops from the 3rd Special Forces Battalion encoun-

tered undetermined number of nPA rebels in Barangay Hamugaway, three kilometers east of Bayugan City.

One nPA was killed and one high-powered firearm was recovered in the encounter.

The nPA rebels flagged down passenger buses and used them to block the Bayugan and Panaytay Highway.

Zagala said Sta irine is already cleared by government troops while firefight is on-going in Bayugan and Panaytay boundary.

A report from civilians said they were hostaged by the nPA rebels and taken to Bayugan One Hamugaway as human shields.

Fourth infantry Division commander Major Gen. Ricardo Visaya said the joint military and police elements in the area are in control.

“We are still undertaking combat and pursuit operations to ensure that both Bayugan and Panaytay and nearby areas are cleared of attacking communist rebels,” he added.

Meanwhile, another encounter occurred in Zapantay Valley, Brgy Bangayan, Kitcharao, Agusan Del norte when elements of the 4th Scout Ranger Battalion figured against nPA rebels that raided the Municipal Police Station in Alegria.

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DOH: dengue vaccines 16 killed as NPAs attack miner’s home available by July 2015 S T HE Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that dengue vaccine will be made available by July 2015.

Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona said that dengue vaccine that has been under the first Asian dengue vaccine efficacy trial for more than two years has showed promising overall efficacy of 56.5 percent in a study of 10,275 children in five Asian countries –indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.

“Finally, about four days ago, on global scale it was announced that there is

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now a vaccine that has been experimented, developed and found to be efficacious or effective in preventing the cases of dengue” Ona said, noting that the study in the Philippines was done to 3,500 children from Cebu and San Pablo.

The said study involved 10,275 children whose ages ranged from two to 14 years old, which shows vaccines efficacy of 56.5 percent which means that more than half of the subjects did not get dengue compared to the group that did not receive the vac-

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SC junks Reyes’petition vs Sandigan arrest orders

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HE Supreme Court (SC) dismissed on Tuesday the supplemental petition filed by Atty. Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes seeking to nullify the warrants of arrest issued by the Sandiganbayan against her.

The arrest orders were issued by the anti-graft court for the plunder and graft charges filed against Reyes in connection with the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) when she was still the chief of staff of Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile.

The crime of plunder is a non-bailable offense.

Reyes earlier filed the supplemental petition questioning the Sandiganbayan’s orders issuing war-

rants of arrest against her and denying her motion for suspension of proceedings.

“The Court resolved to dismiss the petition for being procedurally defective without prejudice to her availment of the proper remedy,” said the SC resolution issued on Tuesday.

The SC noted that there was no “leave of court” to file a supplemental petition.

Likewise, the SC also noted that the supposed supplemental petition was actually a distinct petition against the orders of the Sandiganbayan and did not supplement the earlier petitions filed by Reyes. nevertheless, the SC is not disallowing the next legal move of Reyes if she decides to again file a petition in the right process. [PNA]

GOOD EXAMPLE. A security personnel of SM Lanang Premier provides assistance to shoppers by pushing their elderly companion’s wheelchair yesterday.

Lean Daval Jr.

Role of media in DLPC: Power supply still governance cited to be tight in Mindanao

By NOEl BAgUIO

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HE Provincial Government of Davao del norte sustains its policy of recognizing the very important role of the provincial media in attaining local development. in a dialogue with Davao del norte-based journalists, Provincial information Office (PiO) Coordinator Sofonias Gabonada, Jr. revealed the province, under the leadership of Governor Rodolfo del Rosario, continues to view the local media as a strong ally in advancing growth and progress.

“Governor del Rosario cares for the local media since he acknowledges their great contribution in development,” he said.

The PiO reached out to the local media anew to thresh out some issues and concerns, with the end view of strengthening harmonious working relationship with the ‘fourth estate’.

Gabonada stressed the media’s role as a watchdog of society and a forum of discussion, among other functions that strengthen democracy.

He said relevant information provided by the media greatly helped build a culture of accountability in government and enabled the constituents to exercise their right to know and better enjoy their freedom of speech, among other constitutional rights.

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By VANNAh S. ANg

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AY no goodbye just yet to Mindanao’s power supply woes.

Here’s the grim scenario: if one generating unit goes on preventive maintenance shutdown, it will automatically result to power curtailment region-wide.

That’s the reality. Mindanao’s total power supply will still continue to be tight due to unavailable reserve capacity.

Beset with this scenario, Davao Light and Power Co. has primed itself up for the worse by obtaining enough power from its energy suppliers to distribute to its current inventory of 323,463 consumers. The

Aboitiz-owned power firm caters power supply to Davao City, Panabo City, and the Municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas.

According to Rossano C. Luga, assistant vice president for corporate communications and branding administration of Davao Light and Power Co., their power supply currently yields a total of 363.50 MW comprised of the national Power Corporation (280 MW), Hedcor Sibulan (49.50 MW), Hedcor Talomo (4 MW), AnD Therma Marine, inc. (30 MW).

As of May, the peak demand for the entire Davao

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION. A young lovers manifest their love and affection to each other by cuddling while at Quezon Park along San Pedro Street in Davao City yesterday morning. Lean Daval Jr.

Light franchise was recorded at 324 MW. They expect the establishments of Felcris Hotels and Resorts, Mighty Steel Plant, Gaisano Grand Calinan, Gaisano Grand Tibungco, Holy Cross College, Ateneo de Davao College, Vifel Cold Storage, and Kuroikebo Food inc. to take up the largest amount of power for 2014 and nCCC Buhangin, Abreeza Residences, JTC Tower, and Abreeza Hotel for 2015.

Davao Light is also preparing for the increase in the demand for power due to the influx of new investors and locators in the city.

They also have plans in

place for disaster, recovery from a disaster and business continuity.

Luga also encouraged consumers to cooperate in wisely utilizing available power by managing their electricity consumption.

“Electric consumers should manage their use of electricity for several reasons. First, is to be able to reduce on your electric bill through implementing of energy saving practices.

Second, is to be responsible in the usage of energy in order to help in the reduction of carbon footprint. We are one in the campaign against global warming” he said.

OOD evaluation of plans, programs, and projects is needed for sound decision-making and promoting government transparency and accountability, according to the national Economic and Development Authority (nEDA).

Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan made this statement during a session on “A renewed global partnership for development” at the Fourth Biennial High-level Meeting of the Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) on July 11, 2014 at the Un Headquarters in new York City.

Balisacan stressed the crucial role of evaluation in

decision-making, updating priorities, and improving government ownership of development outcomes.

“Good evaluation generates useful evidence. in turn, good evidence enlightens judgment and provides sound basis for decision-making,” the Cabinet official said.

“When spending priorities of government are evaluated, with results widely-disseminated and discussed in the public domain, the agencies or the individuals mandated to allocate or spend public resources are placed under public scrutiny. Consequently, the decisions they

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‘Terrorists’ on the loose

By hENRylITO D. TACIO Contributor

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ARiLOG District, located about 60 kilometers away from the heart of Davao City, is free from pollution and noise, which are common in urban areas. The view is breathtaking and the air so refreshing. it is because the place is filled with forest trees, which are common breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes. it is not surprising that malaria is prevalent in the district. in fact, the Citywide investment Plan for Health 2012-2016 of Davao City has found out that malaria cases to considerably increasing. This was based on a study conducted in 2009 to 2010. “(Marilog) has always been known as an endemic area,” Health Secretary Enrique Ona told a press conference after confirming that local health officials declared a malaria outbreak in barangay Gumitan due to the rising cases of the disease in the area in 2010.

From January to October last year, a total of 9,593 cases and 60 deaths due to dengue were recorded by the Department of Health.

This was for the whole Davao region, which is composed of Davao City, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao del norte, and Compostela Valley.

Mary Divine C. Hilario, the health department’s regional information officer, ranked Davao City as having the highest number of dengue cases at 5,757. The city had also the most num-

ber of deaths: 31.

Although they are not arm with guns, local journalist Lovely Carillo considered mosquitoes as terrorists as they continue to wreak havoc in the region.

“These are the terrorists you cannot deal with literally, no matter how sweet the offer is,” she wrote.

The Anopheles mosquito carries the virus that causes malaria while the Aedes aegypti mosquito is the harbinger of dengue virus. “Both dengue and malaria are deadly and you don’t want to catch any of them,” Hilario warned.

Mosquitoes have been around for at least 350 years, the age of the oldest mosquito fossil. Beating their wings 300 to 500 times a second produces that distinctive whine that novelist D.H. Lawrence penned as a “small, high, hateful bugle” in his ear.

“Few animals on Earth evoke the antipathy that mosquitoes do,” wrote the national Geographic. “Their itchy, irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a backyard barbecue or a hike in the woods.

They have an uncanny ability to sense our murderous intentions, taking flight and disappearing milliseconds before a fatal swat. And in our bedrooms, the persistent, whiny hum of their buzzing wings can wake the soundest of sleepers.”

There are over 2,500 different species of mosquitoes throughout the world, all of which live in specific

habitats, exhibit unique behaviors and bite different types of animals. Though the average mosquito lifespan is only about three weeks, some varieties have been known to live as long as two months in laboratory conditions.

“Some mosquitoes have adapted perfectly to urban environments,” says Assistant Professor Richard Russell, head of the medical entomology department at the University of Sydney.

“We unwittingly provide abundant standing water, from the tin cans and saucers to clogged gutters, septic tanks and drainage ditches.”

Mosquitoes track people down by sensing their body odors and temperature, and the carbon dioxide human beings exhale. “Only female mosquitoes have the mouth parts necessary for sucking blood,” notes national Geographic. “When biting with their proboscis, they stab two tubes into the skin: one to inject an enzyme that inhibits blood clotting; the other to suck blood into their bodies.

They use the blood not for their own nourishment but as a source of protein for their eggs.”

After a female-sucking mosquito has bitten, some saliva remains in the wound. The proteins from the saliva (called anticoagulants) evoke an immune response from man’s body.

The area swells (the bump around the bite area is called a wheal), and people

itch, a response provoked by the saliva. Eventually, the swelling goes away, but the itch remains until man’s immune cells break down the saliva proteins.

To treat mosquito bites, health experts advise that you should wash them with mild soap and water.

Try to avoid scratching the bite area, even though it itches. Some anti-itch medicines or over-the-counter cortisone creams may relieve the itching. Typically, you do not need to seek medical attention (unless you feel dizzy or nauseated, which may indicate a severe allergic reaction to the bite).

But a more serious consequence of some mosquito bites may be transmission of certain serious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis. Malaria is caused by a parasite that grows in your bloodstream and can produce symptoms that develop anywhere from six to eight days to several months after infection.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection and is caused by one of four dengue viruses that produce a range of illnesses, from viral flu to hemorrhagic fever. “The increase in dengue cases in recent years is the result of the expanding geographical distribution of the mosquitoes which carry the virus,” reports the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO). “At the same time,

the rapid rise in urban populations has increased the number of people exposed to the virus.”

Yellow fever, a disease that once plagued Europe and north America, has the potential to spread beyond its present range – into Asia, for example – wherever the mosquito vector exists. Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease with a high fatality rate. There are over 50,000 reported cases of the disease every year and approximately 4,000 deaths.

Besides malaria, dengue and Japanese encephalitis, mosquitoes have been in the news for carrying a whole host of new and deadly blood-borne diseases. Until 1999, West nile virus – originating from the nile River valley – had not previously been documented in the Western Hemisphere. The virus causes encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and can be transmitted by mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes are not only deadly, but they’re powerful, too. They have been manipulating the course of human history since its very beginning.

Around 323 B.C., Alexander the Great was felled by a mosquito, dying from malaria at the age of 33. His dream of a united Greek empire collapsed within a few years, and widespread malarial infection contributed to the decline of Greek civilization.

Mosquitoes spread yellow fever to halt a British expedition en route to attack the French in Canada. This was in 1960. in 1802, napoleon Bonaparte sent troops to reinforce France’s claim to Louisiana and put down a slave rebellion in Haiti. Of the 33,000 soldiers, 29,000 were killed by mosquito-borne yellow fever. Louisiana became part of the U.S. while Haiti became independent.

Bitten by a mosquito, Oliver Cromwell died of malaria in 1658, paving the way for the return of the British monarchy. in 1905, mosquitoes almost succeeded in halting construction of the Panama Canal, as panicked workers flee a yellow fever epidemic.

Meanwhile, what you can do avoid bitten by mosquitoes? There are several ways: Empty standing water in old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, or any other container where “wrigglers” and “tumblers” live. Keep swimming pools treated and circulating and rain gutters unclogged.

Use mosquito repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely.

Use head nets, long sleeves and long pants if you venture into areas with high mosquito populations, such as salt marshes. if there is a mosquito-borne disease warning in effect, be sure to stay inside during the evening when mosquitoes are most active.

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Consider best interests of Filipinos on DAP issue, business exec says T

HE three branches of the Philippine government were urged to consider the best interests of the country regarding the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) issue, a business group official said.

Peter Angelo V. Perfecto, executive director of Makati Business Club (MBC), told Philippines news Agency that after President Benigno S. Aquino iii made his statement on DAP on national television Monday evening it is now clear for the public that the government’s savings benefited our countrymen.

“What we must give all pause in the continuing DAP chronicles is the fact that funds were actually used to electrify sitios, build more classrooms, and build more roads outside of the usual urban centers benefiting many Filipinos,” Perfecto said.

According to President Aquino, DAP allocated Php 1.264 billion for the sitio electrification program in 2012 in which 6,136 sitios benefitted from the said amount. it also helped the Department of Education (DepEd) to eliminate the 66,800 classrooms backlog that were inherited from the previous administration, according to the President.

“The information has been made public and it is time that we understand and appreciate the facts

better than before the President made his pronouncements,” said Perfecto.

He added that it will be prudent if the executive, legislative and judicial branches will work together on the country’s common goals to achieve inclusive growth and good governance, among others.

“Meantime, Malacañang is filing a motion for reconsideration and it may be wise for our three branches of government to carefully consider the best interests of the country and work together towards our common objective of good governance, inclusive growth, and peace and justice for all,” he noted.

The Supreme Court (SC) declared DAP as unconstitutional.

However, President Aquino during his national address insisted that there are provisions of the law that dictates the efficient spending of funds.

The Chief Executive cited Book Vi, Chapter 5, Section 39 of the 1987 Administrative Code of the Philippines which says: Except as otherwise provided in the General Appropriations Act, any savings in the regular appropriations authorized in the General Appropriations Act for programs and projects of any department, office or agency, may, with the approval of the President, be used to cover a deficit in any other

item of the regular appropriations.

“This law openly gives the President the power to transfer savings to other projects. it does not limit the transfer to only one department or branch of gov-

ernment. in other words: We did not transgress the law when we implemented DAP. The Constitution and the Administrative Code are not at odds with each other,” President Aquino stressed.

[PNA]

and subsequent vehicle registered under the same owner.

Under the measure, additional rates for the annual registration of a second vehicle shall be charged the amount of P 5,000, a third vehicle P 7,000 and P 10,000 for a fourth and each subsequent vehicle.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) are mandated

to promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the effective implementation of this Act. Rodriguez cited data from LTO that showed the number of vehicles increased from 5,891,272 registered vehicles in 2008 to 6,220,433 in 2009 and to 6,634,855 in 2010 for an average increase of 6.2% per year.

According to Rodriguez, there are too many vehicles plying the roads

and there are not enough roads for them which results in heavy traffic causing numerous negative effects to all aspects of the lives of the Filipino people.

Rodriguez said all these vehicles cause too much air pollution, which harms the health of the people. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that as much as 65 percent of the pollutants in the Philippines are from mobile sources. [PNA]

FALLING SUPPLY. Fish dealers at Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City and the entire tuna industry in the country are starting to feel the decline of one of the most commercially viable tuna due to overfishing and stocks exploitation. Lean Daval Jr.

TS‘Glenda’grounds PAL, CebPac flights

Car owners with more than one vehicle T should pay higher registration fees

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WO Mindanao lawmakers have filed a measure requiring vehicle owners with more than one motor vehicle to pay higher registration fees.

Reps. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City) and Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. (Party-list, Abante Mindanao, inc.) authored House Bill 4181, which will impose additional rates on the annual registration of a second

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P786.6 B

SOME P518 million worth of earthquake and tsunami monitoring systems, and mobile flood control equipment were turned over this week by the Japanese government to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 9,2014

AS of May, the Philippine government already spent P786 billion compared to P747.27 billion disbursed during the same period in 2013.

EdgeDavao Research, July 11, 2014.

ROPiCAL storm “Glenda” has grounded a number of flights set for Tuesday in two airlines on Monday night. in an advisory sent by the Manila international Airport Authority (MiAA), it indicated that these cancelled flights include 5J-323, 5J-324 (Manila-Legazpi), 5J 329, 5J-330 (Manila-Legazpi), 5J-327, 5J328 (Manila- Legazpi), 5J-521, 5J-522 (Manila-naga), 5J-523, 5J-524 (Manila-naga), 5J-172, and 5J-173 (Cebu – Legazpi).

Cebu Pacific, however, assured that passengers who have booked flights will be provided with re-accommodations for said cancelled flights.

PAL has also cancelled domestic flights including PR/2P 2071 (Manila-Calbayog), PR/2P 2072 (Calbayog-Manila), PR/2P 2079 (Manila-Catarman), PR/2P 2080 (Catarman-Manila), PR/2P 2261 (Manila-Naga), PR/2P 2262 (Naga-Manila) PR/2P 2265 (Manila-Naga), PR/2P

2266 (Naga-Manila), PR/2P 2925 (Manila-Legaspi), PR/2P 2926 (Legaspi-Manila), PR/2P 2927 (Manila-Legaspi), PR/2P 2928 (Legaspi- Manila), PR/2P 2021 (Manila-Masbate), PR/2P 2022 (Masbate-Manila), PR/2P 2050 (CaticlanManila), PR/2P 2054 (Caticlan-Manila), PR/2P 2064 (Caticlan-Manila) PR/2P 2788 Puerto Princesa, PR/2P 1864 (Cebu-Manila), PR/2P 2860 (Cebu-Manila), PR/2P 2862 (Cebu-Manila), PR/2P 2870 (Cebu-Manila), PR/2P 2942 (Iloilo-Manila), PR/2P 2818 (Davao-Manila), PR/2P 2820 (Davao-Manila), and PR/2P 2998 (Zamboanga-Manila).

International flights cancelled by PAL include PR469 (incheon-Manila), PR512 (Singapore-Manila), PR419 (Pusan-Manila), and PR311 (Hong Kong-Manila).

PAL said that rebooking charges shall be waived. it also advised its passengers to standby for more updates.

[PNA]

6.7 percent

THE Philippines can maintain an economic growth of 6.7 percent this year despite the monetary tightening cycle initiated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, according to an economist from the Citibank. PDI, July 18, 2014

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Extinction is forever By gERRy T. ESTRERA Contributor

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HE worst thing that can happen – will happen – is not energy depletion, economic collapse, limited nuclear war, or conquest by a totalitarian government,” pointed out American biologist in an article he wrote for Harvard Magazine. “As terrible as these catastrophes would be for us, they can repaired within a few generations. The one process that will take millions of years to correct is the loss of genetic and species diversity. This is the folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us.”

Biodiversity – coined from biological diversity – is most often thought of as the variety of organisms on earth. Yet it also includes two other factors: ecological diversity (the variety of ecosystems and ecological communities) and genetic diversity (the range of genetic differences found within and between species).

“All three aspects are crucial for the success and development of life on earth,” explains People and the Planet, a group raising environmental concerns based in London. “Since environmental conditions at every level are constantly changing, only diversity can ensure that some individuals and species will be able to adapt to the changes.”

Species declines and extinctions have always been a natural part of that process, but there is something disturbingly different about the current extinction patterns. “Like the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, humanity now finds itself in the midst of a mass extinction: a global evolutionary convulsion with few parallels in the entire history of life,” wrote John Tuxill and Chris Bright, authors of Losing Strand in the Web of Life. “But unlike the dinosaurs, we are not simply the contemporaries of a mass extinction – we are the reason of it.”

The Philippines is the world’s second largest archipelago country after indonesia. it comprises more than 7,100 islands covering 297,179 square kilometers in the westernmost Pacific Ocean. The country has 400 out of 500 coral species known in the world.

“Every time we go in the water, someone discovers something that’s never been seen before,” said Dr. Terrence Gosliner, dean of science and research collections at the California

Academy of Sciences who headed the 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition.

Dr. Gosliner believed that the biodiversity in the Philippines remains relatively unknown. He’s not alone; many scientists think that many new species remain to be discovered in the country.

Just recently, Secretary Ramon Paje of the Department of Environment and natural Resources (DEnR) reported that 270 wildlife species that have been discovered in the country within the last 25 years.

“These endemic species are our living jewels. They are irreplaceable and unique components of our awesome environmental heritage,” he pointed out.

The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB), a line agency of DEnR, has included in its list of new discoveries 29 new species of rodents found across the country; three species of bats from Mindoro and Abra; four bird species from Cagayan, Cebu and Camiguin; and 44 reptile and 29 amphibian species from Luzon, negros-Panay, Greater Mindanao and Sulu.

More than 160 plant species have also been discovered, including varieties of the world’s largest flower, Rafflesia. The Philippines ranks fifth in the world in terms of number of plant species and hosts about five per cent of the world’s flora.

“The Philippines, owing to its rich islands and water formations, has been home to some of the rarest and beautiful creatures for generations,” said Land Bank of the Philippines in its 2013 Calendar. “Over the years, a treasure trove of endemic animals and plants has been discovered by local and foreign scientists, clearly signifying our natural landscape as one of the world’s most formidable hotspots for biodiversity.”

The Convention for international Trade of Endangered Species (CiTES), of which the Philippines is a signatory, has listed several wildlife species in the country that are rare, threatened, or endangered.

Among these are the Philippine eagle (the country’s bird icon), tamaraw, calamian deer, Palawan bearcat, Mindanao gymure, Philippine tarsier, Panay flying fox, Cebu black shama, Philippine cockatoo, “bungang ipot,” “tagbak,” and Sander’s glocacia.

“A few decades ago, the

wildlife of the Philippines was notable for its abundance; now, it is notable for its variety; if present trend of destruction continues, Philippine wildlife will be notable for its absence,” deplored Dr. Lee Talbot, a well-known ecologist and geographer.

“The Philippines is one of the most threatened in the world. The rate of extinction of species is 1,000 times the natural rate because of manmade activities,” DEnR Undersecretary Demetrio ignacio said. “it is a crisis. We are the hottest of the hot spots.”

Dr. Angel C. Alcala, former DEnR secretary and current Director of the Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Management, has estimated the number of endangered Philippine bird species alone number around 56.

Dr. Seymour Sohmer from the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, has concluded in a study that the country has already lost 40 percent of its endemic flora. And that may include soon the endangered “wal-

ing-waling” orchid.

The threats to the country’s once lush and diverse wildlife are many. But the primary culprit is the loss of its natural habitat, particularly the tropical rainforests. “in the Philippines, forests are disappearing fast,” reports Sanda Volpp in an article which appeared in Handbook Philippines.

“An alarming comparison reveals that while 95% of the Philippines was covered by forests a hundred years ago, in 1982, it was down to about 40% and in 2006, not even 20% is left. Of the remaining forest lands, only 800,000 hectares are still primary forests (3% of the total land area),” Volpp noted.

Studies show that a pair of Philippine eagle needs at least 7,000 to 13,000 hectares of forests as a nesting territory. “With the forest, the species cannot survive over the long term,” said Dennis Salvador, the executive director of the Philippine Eagle Foundation, inc. “Without the forest, not only the Philippine eagle will go extinct, but so will the dreams and aspirations

of millions of marginal income families who rely on the forest to survive.”

“Protection of biodiversity should be one of the top priorities of any meaningful strategy to safeguard the world’s biological heritage,” suggests John C. Ryan, author of Life Support: Conserving Biological Diversity.

As Dr. James Kirchner, an American professor of earth and planetary science at University of California, puts it: “The planet would be biologically depleted for millions of years, with consequences extending not only beyond the lives of our children’s children, but beyond the likely lifespan of the entire human species.”

But there is still a glimmer of hope. “Humans, after all, are not dinosaurs,” Tuxill and Bright declare.

“We can change. Even in the midst of the mass extinction, we still largely control our destiny, but only if we act now. The fate of untold numbers of species depends on it. And so does the fate of our children, in ways we can barely

begin to conceive.” in the Philippines, several environmental laws that protect these natural heritages have been passed.

Unfortunately, these laws are not reinforced due to internal conflicts over policy direction and jurisdiction as well as a general lack of technical knowledge and political will, surmised Atty. Jose A. Canivel, Executive Director of the Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation.

“Lawmakers, decision makers, policy makers have shown little interest in biodiversity conservation, because there is little knowledge, and with little knowledge there is very little value attached,” Canivel said.

But, “of all the global problems that confront us, (loss of biodiversity) is the one that is moving the most rapidly and the one that will have the most serious consequences,” deplored Dr. Peter Raven, director of Missouri Botanical Gardens in the United States.

Saving biodiversity, however, is very expensive: an estimated $300 billion a year for the next eight years. That’s according to Brazilian Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, the new chief of the U.n. Convention on Biological Diversity. it’s worth it though.

“Biodiversity is the basis of everything we do in agriculture, everything we do in health,” Dias told Reuters. “So the development of new vaccines, the development of new cultured varieties of plants is based on biodiversity, genetic resources. if we lose biodiversity, we lose the options for future development in these areas.”

The Philippines should heed that warning. “Our country is remarkably rich in biodiversity, from coral reefs to forests, rivers and lakes. Conservation of these resources is most critical to species survival, stable ecosystems and economic development on the Philippines and the world as well,” said Dr. Perry Ong, director of the University of the Philippines institute of Biology.

But “saving a species is more than a simple matter of putting it in a cage or pot,” reminds Paje. “it requires us to protect or rebuild its habitat, as well as the balance it keeps in relation to other species lower and higher in the food chain or web of life.”

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Demolition unit

HE Davao City Demolition Unit continues to suffer a perennial problem-- lack of manpower and equipment which the unit needs for its daily operation aimed at maintaining the orderliness in the city’s main thoroughfares, particularly the sidewalks. The oft-repeated complaint comes from no less than retired colonel Yusop Jimlani, the chief of the demolition unit. The massive demolition operations in the main streets of the city which are conducted almost daily, the problem of sidewalk vendors especially in the outskirts of the city persists.

Jimlani stressed that his skeletal force composed of 12 people is not enough even if often reinforced by the handful of men from the drainage unit.

Jimlani is hoping that his request for addition-

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He said that ideally, the unit needs around 200 personnel for the whole city covering different districts in Toril, Mintal, Calinan, and Bunawan.

The demolition unit has been effective in putting order in the streets of the city proper. if chief Jimlani needs more budget to be also effective in the outskirts, we suggest that the city government consider granting his request.

On the part of Jimlani, he should be convincing enough to be given what he needs. He should present his case well with the Sangguniang Panlungsod Finance committee headed by Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang. But, of course, the first guys he should convince about his need for a bigger budget are the centurions in City Hall.

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The two contentions – yes and no to Samal Bridge

HAT’S there for a bridge? Samal island despite that it has been underdeveloped frontier through the decades, many visitors and tourists come flocking in droves because of its fresh and unpolluted beaches. it’s a weekend hideaway despite the frequent power outages of the divided Davao del norte Electric Cooperative.

There are two contentions whether there’s a need to have the Samal Bridge or not. One wants it, and the other one just wants Samal island retained as just an island without a bridge.

The island-forever contention asserts on the need to live in a garden city island that has bountiful eco-tourism destinations, fresh and unspoiled beach rersorts – “under an urban setting” as a later appendage. island Councilor Alberto Ortiz forewarned if there would be a bridge, squatters and more settlers will swamp down in the island, and the consequent demand for housing, their wastes and the feeding of an increased population would pose big problems. For sure, i know, the unspoiled will be spoiled. That’s being environmentalist.

But people’s leisurely wishes can be frustrated by policy decisions of government. That’s if our government has billions and political will this time. Well, the Advisory Committee (AdCom) of the Regional Development Council (RDC) – xi last April 15 included the Samal Bridge as one of regional development priorities for 2015. Davao del norte Gov-

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ernor Rodolfo HASHTAGS BREW del Rosario moved for a full blown feasibility study (FS) and detailed engineering as first phase in the implementation Cha Monforte of the Samal Bridge Project.

The Samal Bridge proposal has been there since then; we don’t know when it started. Formally, in 2002 a pre-feasibility analysis on it was incorporated in the Davao integrated Development Program (DiDP) Master Plan. But in our country, a master plan is often a guide forgotten if not a thing deviated from during implementations. in the case of the Samal Bridge, it’s often one wishful thinking as where will we get the P6 billion to construct a costly bridge that’s just about 1.2 kilometers in length. We’re no advanced countries that had their famous bridges constructed way long back in the 19th and 20th centuries out from capitalist coffers.

What was ex-President GMA did say in 2007? “in the next 20 years we will become a First World Country.” Her mea culpa yet.

The yes contention can be better appreciated in the governor’s foresee-

ing of a rapid development and investors coming in the island once there would be a bridge. He has been pushing for a circumferential road around the island to prepare for it. After his SOPA (State of the Province Address) two weeks ago, Gov. Del Rosario said that Samal’s Babak District is an ideal place to put an international airport to connect with Davao City through the bridge. Babak can have light manufacturing industries, while Penaplata District would be the seat of government, and Kaputian District would be for eco-tourism. “if i were a mayor, i’d donate Talikud island to Davao City.” He actually meant that the city halls of the island and Davao City could make a sort of sisterhood arrangement to develop Talikud island. “Talikud is facing the Sta. Ana Wharf, which the Davao City could develop with tourist hotels and port facilities,” the governor added.

For all of his advocacies, these thought should all the more be pursued: the master plan can be better vindicated of its name if leaders and implementors love its rationale and know its details. The master thoughts of the seasoned and tested governor-manager can only be realized if he wrests the island’s governance itself.

Then he has to run for mayor by 2016 with that platform. His winning is a ratification of the Samal people – that they, too, want the bridge.

Davao’s first gold mine

HE first mining outfit to explore the mineral resources in southern Mindanao was Mineral Exploration and Development (MED); it was registered on Dec. 1, 1993, had an authorized capital of P250, 000, and listed n.H. Duckworth and J. Elizalde as president and vice-president, respectively. it was followed by Davao Gold Mine (DGM), which the Elizaldes controlled. MED made original claims of the Hijo area, Compostela Valley Province, in 1934, but production did not start until 1940 when its processing plant became operational. Uranium deposits were also reported and found “in the Mountain near Davao City.”

By 1940, encouraged by reports of a rich gold find in Hijo, two American miners, J.W. Brady and H. Lindbloom visited the site to observe the progress of the exploration. That same year, the firm’s aerial tramway was completed by G.M. Kilcar of the interstate Equipment Company of new York. A key member of DGM operations, Canadian J.H. McGillivray, resigned that same year to fulfill his war duty as reserve officer. A year later, Americans A. Durkee and D.G. Headley, formerly of the Balatoc mines in Kalinga-Apayao province, joined the DGM. World War ii disrupted any semblance of organized mining in Davao region. it was only in October 1995 when DGM, as Samar Mining Company (SMCi, first registered in 1937), started gold production in its Masara mines under the same owners. But the mineral boom that hit the seventies gave rise to new opportunities in the mining sector. SMCi, in the

FAST BACKWARD by the ArchiviSt red due to mounting loans, saw the rise of prices in the world market as a chance for recovery. With a claim over 821 lodes of high-grade ore scattered over 7,389 hectares in Amacan, in the peripheral areas of Hijo, the ball was set for a high-powered shot. negotiations, though, had earlier begun for the north Davao Mining Corporation (nDMC), another ELizalde interest chaired by Manuel “Manda” Elizalde, Jr., to take over SMCi. nDMC took over SMCi in 1978 for P30 million but retained the services of Manda, the government’s presidential assistant for national minorities, as company chair and president and the two mining operations it had in the area, namely, American Copper and Hijo Gold Projects.

By 1979, with the use of Elizalde’s connections, the new firm obtained a

huge loan form the Philippine national Bank, a state depository bank. That same year a complete supply agreement was signed by nDMC with international Finnish contractors, with the local firm D.M. Consunji inc. (DMCi) undertaking the civil works for the building of a copper plant that was capable of processing 25,000 to 30,000 metric tons of ore daily.

Around this period, aggressive policies that affected the firm and the financial scams that were kept under wraps started to leak. Preempting a full-blown scandal, Elizalde, in 1980, relinquished his leadership of nDMC to Panfilo Domingo, then PnB chair, and fled to Costa Rica, Central America. A government audit report made during the first Aquino regime showed nDMC obtained an overall loan of P4.7 billion from PnB using a collateral of only P991 million. The obligation later bloated to P6 billion because of dollar exchange losses. in 1986 nDMC was placed under the Presidential Commission on Good Government on suspicion it was a behest loan beneficiary. The Assets Privatization Trust, an agency created to handle state accounts, absorbed the firm’s financial obligation until it was closed in 1992 due to plunging metal prices. Adding urgency to the closure were the current economic conditions and internal management issues. its assets were placed under the receivership of the Privatization and Management Office until it was transferred to the Philippine Mining Development Corp. on April 7, 2006 for disposal.

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EGLiGiBLE POLiTiCAL GROWTH – Many political experts and thoughtful observers say the Aquino administration’s greatest concern is not the hard-nosed opposition, volatile militant groups and student activists and different factions who may reflect public discontent, but rather a weakening leadership. Since President Benigno C. Aquino iii assumed the presidency in 2010, reforms in the economic sector have been the only most visible and far-reaching.

But it comes as a surprise that after almost four years social change has been straggling and political reform, which would supposedly reinforce economic and social change, is lagging far behind. Top political leaders, senior advisers and President Aquino’s references to political development, however, have led to speculations about moves in this domain. There have been many subtle developments in the more than three years under the Aquino administration that may suggest in which direction reform is headed to.

Obligated by economic reform and the need to rebuild a bureaucracy shattered by alleged political disorder caused by widespread corruption, unabated smuggling and poor delivery of basic social services the sphere of political reform has been the focus of development efforts undertaken by the present dispensation. But results have yet to be seen. Although it’s still a bit early top officials now speak openly about the forthcoming May 2016 presidential elections.

Political analysts say that the approaching national balloting is a competitive electoral exercise where the candidates and electorate would state publicly that the socio-economic issue alone would determine the country’s progress and prosperity. The electorate is now becoming aware of the elections and its benefits. if a move toward socio-economic development is to begin, the starting point is for the electorate to vote for more responsive, talented and rightful leaders.

However, without a strong political will the prospects are nothing but mere assumptions.

Meanwhile even at this early stage election officials at all levels, as mandated by law, have sought to make the 2016 general polls and beyond more transparent and democratic. They have to develop training programs for national and local officials, teachers and poll volunteers, which would emphasize the importance of mandatory secret balloting through the use of PCOS machines, open vote tabulation and the immediate transfer of power. On the other hand, education and news dissemination efforts must likewise be adopted to follow the election guidelines. “is the May 2016 presidential elections a foundation for further democratization aimed at pushing socio-economic and political reforms?”

A very interesting question political wags used to bring up in many informal discussions. it is perhaps too soon to tell, but it is rather reasonable to say that fair and honest elections are being entrenched at all levels and that sincere efforts are being made to establish the necessary electoral institutions to support them.

While elections and other political proceedings are by no means a way to institute political reform, they do indicate a trend toward increased authority in the highest structure of power. But it is rather unfortunate that with political reform inevitable, the Aquino administration can hardly afford the socio-economic costs of the ongoing political rigmarole at the Senate triggered by the shameful PDAF and DAP fund anomalies enmeshing some lawmakers and the President’s trusted men.

More is needed to compel members of Congress to stop their flair for self-promotion more so now, when it is facing a credibility problem.

After much debate – at times contentious and annoying – such disgraceful display of callousness requires posthaste a dispute resolution. Enough of the backstabbing, name-calling and mudslinging and they should get back to work seriously to address the pending bills of local and national applications.

The much-flaunted current economic boom has necessitated the development of viable legal infrastructure comprised of sound economic fundamentals. Of course, this was made possible by upright, responsive and proficient members of Congress who are capable of understanding and promulgating of laws involving socio-economic development. But least they forget, political reform, which would bolster economic and social change, is needed urgently.

This effort promised to help spread the concept of rule of law and political maturity, but unfortunately the present dispensation seems to be groping in the dark and unsure of itself. Attempts at political reform must be aimed at filling voids in the system created by economic and social reforms. While political history reminds us that the course of change is never certain, it also teaches that unwillingness to reform is certainly damaging.

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The study also showed that after three doses, the vaccine reduced the possibility of developing dengue hemorrhagic fever by 88.5 percent, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.

Also during the observation period, a 67 percent reduction in the risk of hospitalization due to dengue was observed.

“These results are of great

public health importance due to the high incidence of dengue and its disruptive effect on the country’s health system,” Ona said in a press conference, adding that this vaccine should significantly contribute to achieving Global Strategy for Dengue Prevention and Control Goals set by the World Health Organization, which is 50 percent mortality reduction and 25 percent morbidity reduction by 2020. [PNA]

The new PiO chief said this has inspired the province to sustain its support to media institutions in the province by way of programs and activities aimed at capacitating and professionalizing the media people and improving community journalism and information access.

Gabonada cited, for instance, Governor del Rosario’s declaration of the month of October as Provincial Press Freedom Month some eight years ago.

The annual event feted mediamen with a variety of activities that promote their welfare and development, such as new trends in media, basic and advance training on journalism, health and wellness, among other undertakings.

The PiO also sustained the 10-year old Kapihan sa Kapitolyo media forum, in collaboration with the Philippine information Agency, among other initiatives that

provide venue for members of the media and policymakers to engage in timely discussion on public policies, programs and issues, and the likes.

However, invoking the same transparency and accountability that the tri-media espouse, Gabonada underlined certain requirements they must comply to be able to legally transact with government offices, particularly in terms of ads placement and other dealings.

These include certain requisites set by the Commission on Audit (COA) and those applicable documents enumerated in the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PHiLGEPS).

Gabonada further urged the media to maximize its influence in agenda-setting by pursuing developmental journalism in shaping the issues of the day.

make are guided by evidence generated from evaluation,” he said.

Balisacan emphasized the need to mobilize and allocate resources that will support the whole infrastructure of evaluation – from the design, to the systematic generation of relevant data with the required data integrity, to the actual conduct of evaluation, and to the dissemination and use of evaluation results. “in many developing countries, there’s a major challenge of allocating from government’s own budget resources needed to even generate good baseline data, much more for evaluation itself,” he said.

Balisacan explained however, that certain elements must be in place before evaluation leads to sound decision-making, transparency, accountability, and ownership.

“First, demand for evaluation must be created within a country. Second,

as demand for evaluation increases, the capacity to meet such demand needs to be stepped up. Lastly, the role of joint evaluation between the development partner and the country must be seen and organized as an instrument of mutual accountability,” added Balisacan, who is also nEDA Director-General.

The Philippine government has already adopted a performance management, results-oriented system where the demand for good evaluation naturally grows. “i take this opportunity therefore to draw the development partners’ attention to help build the capacity of governments for evaluation. Surely, you can readily agree that the return on this investment will be tangible and high and will likely go a long way in enabling us all to achieve not only a country’s development agenda but the global agenda as well,” he concluded.

vide it to us,” Reyes said.

“The key take for us from this game is that the guys are willing to run hard no matter what. Of course it’s a completely different challenge, but it’s a challenge after all.

“And our preparation to Spain is all about meeting challenges,” Reyes said.

Each Gilas player was on court for 11 minutes at least and all except Marcus Douthit put their names on the scorers’ list.

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RUPOEMPERADOR Spain S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Emperador, inc., has signed an agreement to acquire 230 hectares of vineyard land in Toledo.

The land is adjacent to the Vinedos del Rio Tajo operated by Bodegas Las Copas, a 50 percent joint venture company between Emperador and González Byass. The company intends to expand Vinedos del Rio Tajo, a

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vineyard beside River Tajo, the longest river in iberian Peninsula.

Jorge B. Domecq, managing director of Emperador Spain said, “Our beautiful vineyard in the valley of River Tajo is the largest vineyard in Spain that specializes in wine grapes for brandy distillation. The way this vineyard is built harmonizes with environmental sustainability. By using stateof-the-art technology in

vineyard operation and management, we hope to achieve a yield capacity of 30,000 kilos per hectare against an average yield of around 6,500 kilos by the vineyard industry in Spain. This means that in every hectare of this vineyard land, we will be able to harvest five times more wine grapes. This will very well support the raw material requirements for our brandy production.”

Domecq added, “With

this total integration in our brandy production, we are in the best position to continue making Emperadoras the number one brandy in the world.

That gives us the capacity to expand our global market. With Emperador Spain continuously looking out to acquire more vineyard land in Spain, we expect that our total vineyard property will reach close to 2,000 hectares by 2016.”

ble cause to indict Cuizon based on the evidences submitted that he took away the motorcycle of Raquel M. Apolinario by employing violence against her employed driver Din Mark Jhone C. Sios-e. She recommended P300, 000 bail for the temporary his release from detention.

The resolution stated that on July 4, at 9:00 pm at the terminal in Mintal,

Cuizon boarded ‘habal-habal’ motorcycle driven by Sios-e. Thereafter, another passenger identified as Julius Villanueva Mulit likewise boarded the vehicle and seated at the rear portion telling them that he was on his way to Catalunan Grande.

The resolution said while Sios-e was driving the motorcycle and upon reaching the dark and grassy por-

tion area in Crossing San Pedro, Catalunan Grande, the respondent then ordered the complainant to stop and to disembark from the motorcycle. it is said that after Cuizon ordere Sios-e, the respondent pulled a handgun pointed at the back of the complainant and he declared that he would take the motorcycle.

“Complainant then

begged for his life however, Cuizon told him that he was killing him,” the resolution said.

Cuizon shot the complainant causing the latter and his two passengers to fall on the ground. Sios-e crawled but Cuizon again shot him several times. After the respondent shot the victim, Cuizon and his cohort Mulit him on board his driven motorcycle.

re-zone and map geological hazardous areas, declare conservation zones, and establish buffer zones between conflicting areas

like commercial and residential zones or industrial or agricultural zones.

The amended CLUP and zoning ordinance also

provides the no-reclassification policy within five years for all areas identified under the general zone (agriculture, conser-

vation, water resource, and non-tillage) and three years for sub-urban zone (residential, industrial, and commercial).

on safety and precautionary measures until the projected exit of typhoon “Glenda” from the PAR on Friday, 18 July,” he said.

Meantime, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in its 11 a.m. update, announced that the number of passengers stranded by Typhoon “Glenda” in vari-

ous ports in the country has now reached 6,342 people.

As this develops, 634 rolling cargoes, 34 ships and 11 bancas were immobilized by the weather disturbance.

Storm Signal no. 3 has been hoisted over Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Burias and

Ticao islands, and northern Samar as of 5 a.m. Tuesday.

While Camarines norte, Masbate, Marinduque, Quezon including Polilio island, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Samar and Eastern Samar has been placed under Storm Signal no. 2.

While Storm Signal no.

3 is now up over Romblon, Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Lubang island, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Quirino, nueva Vizcaya, Benguet, La Union, Aurora, and northern Leyte including Biliran island.

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THROUGH THE YEARS. (Counterclockwise from left) The SMI Matina showroom, the old Monteverde showroom, the 1980s, the 1990s (two photos) and the present SMI.

SOUTHERN MOTORS INC. (SMI) AT 65

The country’s oldest dealership

By NEIlWIN JOSEPh l. BRAVO njb@edgedavao.net

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hE car dealership industry in the Philippines originated as early as 1898 during the American Colonial Period which lasted until after the war in 1946. it was at this period that American-made cars were introduced into the Philippine market and opened the floodgates of the domestic car industry.

When then-President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972, most vehicle manufacturers withdrew from the Philippines as the car market suffered a big blow. During the 1973 oil crisis, Marcos advised Filipinos to buy smaller, more efficient vehicles with 4-cylinder engines. it was in the 1990s after the People Power Revolution that ousted Marcos in 1986 when the automobile industry slowly came back to life.

During the early 1990s, a number of car brands entered or re-entered the Philippines. The resurgence, however, was

shortlived. At the height of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, carmakers again withdrew from the Philippine market and sales drastically declined.

When the crisis was over, automobile sales once again surged with new models.

This love affair with cars can be described as blow hot and blow cold.

That romance began during the 1960s when many Filipinos bought their first automobiles, However, interest went down during that forgettable martial law period.

After the post-EDSA period, interest in cars once again heightened and along with it the automobile media business also thrived with the publication of car magazines and the airing of motoring television shows. There were also regular car shows held.

THE PATRIARCH. Frank N. Liu.

Through the history of the car industry in the country characterized by on-off weather, there was one dealership which weathered the different climates the domestic car market went through— Southern Motors incorporated in Davao.

SMi vice president for Sales Frank Liu iii says at 65 years old, SMi could yet be the oldest dealership in the country that has existed through the ups and downs of the Philippine car market.

While a lot of deal-

erships have come and gone, SMi has seen the good times and the bad times of the industry.

This is SMi’s history, as told in SMi’s archives.

Originally established as Southern Motors, inc. in 1949 under the Yutivo and Sons Group of Companies, SMi as the company was referred to based on its acronym managed the network of branches handling distribution, parts and service in Visayas and Mindanao. it sold General Motors Corporation vehicles

such as Chevrolet, Pontiac, Opel, Holden, Vauxhall and isuzu including genuine parts and provided full service repair and maintenance shops.

By 1953 the late Frank n. Liu, Sr. patriarch of the present day company joined the Davao office as Branch Manager until 1973 when General Motors decided to take more active control of the business. in that same year as part of GMs new plan they required that the Yutivo Group divide the network of branches into three independent companies, which became northern Motors in Luzon, Cebu Southern Motors in Visayas and Southern Motors of Davao, inc. in Mindanao. in July 2, 1973 under the leadership of the late Frank n. Liu, Sr. Southern Motors of Davao, inc. was incorporated and approved by the Securities Exchange Commission with an all Filipino ownership. On that day Southern Motors of Davao, inc. or SMDi as it is also presently known became the exclusive

franchised dealer of General Motors Pilipinas (GMP) for Southeastern Mindanao and continued to provide the products and services of GM. When the American car companies slowly withdrew from the Philippines in the late 80s SMDi became the exclusive authorized dealer of isuzu Motors Pilipinas inc. in 1991 and sold all isuzu brand new vehicles covering the whole of Southeastern Mindanao. in 1996 Southern Motors of Davao, inc. became the exclusive franchised dealer of isuzu Philippines Corporation, distributing brand new isuzu Vehicles for Southeastern Mindanao also operating a Five Star motor vehicle repair shop duly accredited by the Department of Trade and industry (DTi) which continues to the present day.

This year, SMi celebrates its 65th year of existence, brandishing the qualities now rare and elusive among car dealerships—reliability, stability and strength.

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Dani Girl: A musical good for the soul ARTS AND CULTURE

FOR its launch production, Manila’s newest performing arts collective, The Sandbox Collective, re-stages the g rou nd bre a k i ng Off-Broadway musical “Dani Girl” – an uplifting tale about a young girl’s battle with leukemia. The show has played at sold-out houses OffBroadway, as well as in fringe theater festivals and regional theaters across Australia, Canada, and the United States.

The Manila run also serves as its theatrical premiere in Asia.

Far from sitting back and letting her condition take over, nine year-old Dani Lyons, whose cancer has returned after three years of being in remission, sets off on an imaginary quest with her guardian angel Raph, her film-obsessed roommate Marty, and her teddy bear Mr. Fritz, to get back her hair after losing it to chemo, and find the answer to the question, “Why is cancer?”

Told from a child’s perspective, this provocative, new musical by Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond (winners of the 2010 Jonathan Larson award, established in the memory of the Pulitzerprize winning composer of RENT to infuse the theater with new, contemporary, urban vitality), explores the universal themes of life in the face of death, hope amidst despair, and the peerless power of a child’s imagination.

“We are very privileged to be re-imagining this bold, new musical for our local audiences,” shares Toff de Venecia, The Sandbox Collective managing artistic director and “Dani Girl” director (whose credits include Ateneo Blue Repertory’s Little Shop of Horrors for which he was nominated “Best Director” for Broadway World Philippines, 13 the Musical, A New Brain, and 9 Works Theatrical’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Repertory Philippines’ Wait Until Dark as assistant director). “The songs are beautifully crafted; the story, a bit dark but posi-

tively uplifting; and the production, promising to stretch you to the limits of your imagination. This is theater for new audiences.”

The role of Dani Lyons, an extremely imaginative, spirited and precocious nine year-old girl whose leukemia has resurfaced after three years of being in remission, is being played by Rebecca Coates.

Now on her fourth year of high school at the Enfuego Christian Academy, she has appeared in Resorts World Manila’s “The Sound of Music” and Repertory Philippines’ “Alice in Wonderland.” She is grateful to share the stage

with her real-life teddy bear of eight years, Chester who plays Dani’s teddy bear, Mr. Fritz.

Alternating for the role of Raph, Dani’s imaginary guardian angel who is at times sarcastic, at times caring, are theater favorites Lorenz Martinez and Reb Atadero.

A veteran theater actor, Lorenz’ inherent gift of quick comic timing and tenor singing voice has enthralled audiences as witnessed in his myriad comedies and musical performances both locally and abroad. He recently played Lorenzo Ruiz in “Lorenzo,” the rock opera and Vernon Gersch

in 9 Works Theatrical’s “They’re Playing Our Song,” among dozens of other shows. He was also the youngest actor ever to perform the role of The Engineer in the Netherlands production of “Miss Saigon.”

Equally talented is Reb Atadero who is playing the role of Marty in certain performances. Reb has appeared in over 20 productions for various theater companies, most notably as Benjamin Braddock in the iconic cult movie turned play, “The Graduate.” He was recently seen as Roger in 9 Works Theatrical’s “Grease,” “They’re Playing Our Song,” and

Upstart Productions’ “The Attack of the Shakespeare Fairy/The Legion.”

Playing the role of Dani’s mother who does verything in her power to save her child is seasoned theater performer and singer Shiela Valderrama, who recently won the 2013 Best New Female Recording Artist at the prestigious Awit Awards. She was last seen as Belinda Blair in Repertory Philippines “Noises Off,” Rosario Ruiz in “Lorenzo,” and Miss Lyn Gardner in Atlantis Productions’ “Carrie the Musical.” She also completed a nine-month run for Resorts World Manila’s “The King and I” as Anna Leonowens.

Playing Dani’s mother at certain performances is Pamela Imperial who returns from Singapore, having played the role of Harriet in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s TLC production of “Rapunzel.” She has appeared as Crustacea in Trumpets’ “The Little Mermaid,” and was part of 9 Works Theatrical’s “RENT,” Resort World Manila’s “The Sound of Music,” and Trumpets’ “The Bluebird of Happiness.”

The role of Marty, Dani’s roommate in pediatric oncology who is obsessed with superheroes and movies, is played by freshfaced 16 year-old Luigi Quesada, a junior at the De LaSalle Santiago Zobel. Having been attending workshops in musical theater for the past seven years, he made his professional stage debut with Repertory Philippines’ “Peter Pan,” where he alternated for the role of John Darling.

Making her professional stage debut as Dani at certain performances is Mitzie Lao, currently majoring in musical theatre at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music. In 2005, she played the role of Anna Leonowens in Ateneo Children’s Theater’s “The King and I” and has been playing the lead role of Sinta in Ateneo High School’s Dulaang Sibol production of “Sinta” since 2008.

Dani Girl runs until July 27, 2014 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. For ticket inquiries, please contact 585-6909 or 0917-8996680, or call Ticketworld at 891-9999.

For show updates, follow thesandboxcollective of Facebook and @TheSandboxCo on Twitter and Instagram.

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Shop and fly to Singapore for free at SM Lanang Premier’s Great 3-Day Sale FANTASTiC prizes are up for grabs for all shoppers as SM Lanang Premier presents the biggest and grandest sale this July 18, 19 and 20.

Shop ‘till you drop at The Great 3-Day Sale and grab up to 70 percent off on selected items mallwide. You could also revel in the 2-hour SM Advantage Card (SMAC) sale on July 18, from 10 am to 12 noon, to get additional 10% off at the SM Store, Forever 21, Our Home, Ace Hardware, Toy Kingdom, Kultura, Watson’s SM Supermarket and SM Appliance Center.

For a minimum accumulated purchase of P1,000, you’ll get a chance to win roundtrip tickets for two (2) to Singapore via Silkair plus pocket money. Meanwhile, shoppers who are not joining the said travel promo can join SMDC’s Shop and Win e-raffle promotion. Every P1,000 spend with SM Advantage Card, SM Prestige Card, BDO Rewards or e-Plus Tap to Pay Card gives you a chance to win 1 of 10 fully furnished SMDC condos.

Delight in loads of entertainment during The Great 3-Day Sale. Get ready to be amazed with LCB Performing Arts Center as the group dances in denims at the Atrium on July 18, at 5 pm. Catch the Project Denim The Runway Show with model and Mr. World-Philippines 2014 John Spainhour on July 19, 5 pm.

Witness loads of sports activities at The Fountain Court this weekend as well. From July 18-20, watch various girl teams battle it out in a SHE Futsal League. Check out the Football Workshop with former Azkal players Chieffy Caligdong and Yannick Tuason on July, 5:30 pm at The Fountain Court. The said workshop is organized by SM Lanang Premier and Maharlika Sports Development institute.

Enjoy longer shopping hours at The Great 3-Day Sale! Mall hours are extended from 10 am to 10 pm on July 18 and 20, until 12 midnight on July 19. For inquiries, contact 2850943. You can also visit SM Lanang Premier on Facebook, Twitter and instagram for event updates and sales alerts.

Waterfront Hotel Davao extends Weekend Promo THE Waterfront insular Hotel Davao takes pleasure in extending its Weekend Promo up until December 28, 2014.

Guests have the option of staying in our Deluxe Premium Room for only Php 3,000.00nett per room per night for Single Occupancy and Php 3,300.00nett per room per night for Double Occupancy. The Deluxe Room is at Php 2,70 0.0 0 net t per room per night for Single Occupancy and Php 3,0 0 0.0 0net t per room per night for Double Occupancy.

The Standard Room is at Php 2,40 0.0 0net t per room per night for Single Occupancy and Php 2,700.00nett per room per night for Double Occupancy.

Rates are inclusive of Room Accommodation with Daily Buffet Breakfast at Café Uno Restaurant, Free WiFi in all guestrooms, Free use of the Swimming Pool for the duration of the stay, one complimentary Limited Edition Waterfront T-shirt, government tax and service charge.

Try not to miss out on this outstanding offer. For more details and reservation, please call +63 82 233 2881 or 300 8881. Like us also on Facebook, www.facebook.com/waterfront.davao.

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Seda Abreeza’s executive chef to join InterCon Manila’s Insider Gourmet KNOWN for its vibrant heritage, the Davao region has become one of the country’s top cultural destinations that offer diverse tourism adventures.

This July, InterContinental Manila’s top chefs team up with Seda Abreeza’s very own Executive Chef Bang Flores, bringing forth a gastronomic journey that will highlight the region’s ingenuity and passion for good food.

Dubbed as “Insider Gourmet: Davao”, Chef Bang together with InterCon’s kitchen team will showcase a wide collection of Davao’s epicurean menu with a unique twist that will definitely take Makati’s elite palates to new level of wonders. To name a few, there’s chicken meat cooked inside a bamboo trunk, prepared in coconut milk, ginger, and spices that will definitely make every guest think of serenity and comfort. How about that

distinctive spicy, salty, and sweet taste of Kurma for a touch of mystery? We know there will be penchant for grilled tuna buntot and belly. Or perhaps Chef Bang’s simple yet gourmet take on the oh-

so-popular Calderetang Kanding, but simmered in red wine. You would definitely want to taste that.

From Bamboos, to Coconuts, to Mangosteen, Pomelo and the famous Durian – the special buf-

fet option is set to display a wide variety with its main ingredients totally dedicated to Davao. Did we mention about the marvelous creation that is called Pomelo crème brulee that in itself is set to take InterCon by storm?

You might want to turn a blind eye about the calories, if this time only. It’ll be worth it.

For the locals who can’t be on that side of the country this month, no worries. Seda Abreeza is set to take this special Davao Food Festival to its home this August for the Kadayawn Festival.

We take pride in making this activity a setting to explore and discover the beauty that is Davao. Traditionally delicious and culturally devoted to the region, “Insider Gourmet: Davao” is expected to be a gastronomical trip like no other. *“Insider Gourmet: Davao” is open in InterContinental Manila from July 15 – 27, 2014 at Café Jeepney. For inquiries and reservations, please contact +63 2 7937000.

Andrew Simon excited to return to Manila for his first concert on July 24 YET another soulful display of skill and exceptional talent, the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra’s Spotlight Series features Andrew Simon, principal clarinetist of the internationally acclaimed Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra this July 24 at the Meralco Theatre.

Although it’s his first time to perform with the group, Andrew has apparently been visiting the Philippines for the past 22 years, and is proud to say that he has visited more of the country than most Filipinos!

A regular visitor, Andrew Simon notes that Palawan is the next destination on his list. He says that our natural surroundings and hospitable personality makes our country a very desirable destination.

When asked what his favorite Filipino dish was,

he was quick to say halohalo, and some variations in the classic Adobo recipe.

Andrew, more than being excited about his performance, looks forward to exchanging cultures with

the Filipinos as he hopes to give us an authentic performance, mentioning how he shares the same heritage with Aaron Copland, one of the composers included in the program.

The program includes Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, Weber’s Concertino in E-flat, Debussy’s Première Rhapsodie, Baerman’s Adagio for Clarinet and Orchestra, and a few more pieces prepared by the orchestra.

The second feature concert of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra this year, this coming performance fuels the momentum for the orchestra’s signature brand, “Spotlight Series”, a chain of concerts that feature masterpieces from world-renowned composers, performers and music masters.

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

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GMA Network airs the hit romance-suspense Asianovela Secret Love on GMA Telebabad BEGiNNiNG this week, Kapuso Network gives an allnew meaning to romance via the newest primetime Koreanovela offering, Secret Love, on GMA Telebabad.

Being true to its promise of providing superior entertainment, GMA Network brings another well-loved Asianovela series in Korea to Filipino homes. Following the success of the hit Koreanovela series, The Master’s Sun, which gave a unique combination of romance, comedy, and horror, Secret Love is set to bring a mixture of romance and suspense this time to every Filipino household.

Filipino viewers can surely relate to the story of Secret Love as it will constantly bring excitement every night with its unpredictable scenes. The impeccable performances of the cast also give a different touch to its storyline, making it more

pure heart, Howard will still leave her.

Determined to take revenge, Dominic becomes obsessed with Elise to the point that he discreetly follows her around to make sure she gets the punishment that she deserves. He will also get to witness how Howard treats her badly until such time she gets imprisoned and finally leaves the

appealing to the viewers.

The story revolves around the life of Dominic (Ji Sung), a cold-hearted heir to a business empire who seeks revenge following the death of his girl-

friend caused by a hit-andrun accident. Her death will be accused on Elise (Hwang Jung Eum), a selfless young lady who is in the car with her boyfriend Howard (Bae Soo Bin) who was the one

jail as a stronger woman.

Since stalking her gives him the chance to get to know her better, Dominic’s hatred will eventually turn into a secret love.

Catch the hit Koreanovela, Secret Love, which will bring romantic and thrilling nights to the viewers starting Monday, right after Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real, on GMA Telebabad.

driving when the accident happened.

Elise will take the blame for the death of Dominic’s girlfriend because she does not want to see her boyfriend in jail. Despite her

DZMM marks 28th Anniversary with monthlong promo and public service efforts DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta is going full blast to celebrate its 28th anniversary by giving away special prizes and bringing public service to Filipinos.

Every day until July 31, DZMM will reward two winners with a transistor radio, a t-shirt, an ABS-CBNmobile SiM card, and appliances.

Listeners and DZMM TeleRadyo viewers can join the promo by either tuning in to DZMM or being on the lookout for Radyo Patrol reporters in MRT and LRT stations, terminals, schools, plazas, markets, and major highways in Metro Manila.

Just watch out for the

“Radyo sa Beinte Otso” question of the day in your favorite DZMM program and text DZMM<space>R EACT<space>PANGALAN, ADDRESS, AND ANSWER and send it to 2366. Winners also have the opportunity to take selfies with their favorite DZMM anchors, who will personally hand them out their prizes.

DZMM also marked its anniversary with more public service projects, beginning with “DZMM Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay,” its annual bloodletting project to help patients in dire need of blood. it was held last Friday (July 11) nationwide at ABS-

CBN Center Road in Quezon City and to Brokenshire College in Davao City, Bicol Medical Center Auditorium in Naga City, Marymart Mall Center 2 in iloilo City, and People’s Park in Baguio City.

On July 14, DZMM will also bring its innovative “Teaching Learning Caring” project to Antipolo, Rizal to give free medical services to people with disability.

DZMM’s anniversary celebration comes on the heels of its continued leadership in Mega Manila in terms of listenership, reaffirming its status as the number one source of news, information, and commentary for radio

listeners. in May, DZMM recorded an average audience share of 30% across all time blocks, easily eclipsing DWWW (18%), DZBB (16%), and DZRH (14%), according to Kantar Media Radio Audience Measurement.

For the latest news and commentary, tune in to DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta, the number one AM radio station in Mega Manila, DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), or via online livestreaming ondzmm.com. ph. For updates, follow @ DZMMTeleradyo on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/ DZMMTeleRadyo.

Dabarkads Ruby Rodriguez in ‘Powerhouse’ FOR the past 23 years, she is a part of Eat Bulaga, the longest-running variety show in the country. On television and film, she proves herself as both a seasoned host and a great comedian both. This Wednesday, join award-winning broadcast journalist Kara David as she gets to know Ruby Rodriguez and visits the dabarkads’ ancestral house.

Built in 1966, Ruby’s house has an elegant wood finish with six rooms, not counting the two rooms for their household helpers. A self-confessed art enthusiast, almost every corner of Ruby’s house has a work of art. Among these paintings include a masterpiece by modernist and neo-realist visual artist Anita Magsaysay-Ho and another one created and given by co-host and fellow dabarkads Joey de Leon. Al-

though their family room has a modern design, the viewers can still see some old, antique pieces.

Meanwhile, Ruby’s children also welcome Kara in their rooms. Her daugh-

ter’s room is filled with photo collages, while her son’s room features famous cartoon characters.

While people often see her doing hilarious hosting on TV, Ruby admits that life has thrown some challenges in her way. One of these is having a child with ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which is a psychiatric condition where the child has a problem with his attention and most of the time is too hyper. To understand her child’s condition, Ruby even took up a special education unit in an American program that is only offered in the University of Visayas. She also plans to establish a school for special children.

Get to know the real Ruby Rodriguez in Powerhouse this Wednesday afternoon, right after Dading on GMA 7

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Rhian Ramos finds her destiny

Away from the limelight she was for quite some time until destiny knocked on her door yet again, and one of television’s most beautiful faces finds herself engaging in the craft she loves best—acting.

Rhian Ramos is back— only this time, she’s no longer the lady love in need of rescuing. Strong willed and mature, the 23-year old actress comes to her own and imbibes her role like never before—from doing research on her character, speaking to people who has the same experience as the role she is to portray, physically preparing herself to match that of a leukemiastricken person, to exerting every effort to connect with her co-stars—all in the name of a convincingly hooking drama series.

Get to know Rhian more as she talks about the challenge of landing a role she prayed for and the advantage of actually playing it.

Q: What makes My Destiny so fresh?

R: It’s pretty unique because the theme is not a light topic and if I make you kwento the story of my character everyone’s gonna be like ‘Ah so heavy drama.’

I’m like, ‘No, it’s actually a light love story,’ because imagine all of my dreams are coming true and then I get leukemia, which is not easy to battle, because you have the possibility of losing, so it’s really scary and then my entire family

to fall apart. If you have a sibling whom you are close to, anything they want, and it doesn’t matter what they want, you’ll try and get it for them.

gets affected and then my sister who’s finally blossoming and finding a love life might have to give it up because when one member of the family is sick, the entire family feels it, and all the attention is focused on one person. Everyone has to work together because of one sickness.

Q: Can you tell us about your role in My Destiny?

A: I’m Joy de la Rosa, a career beauty queen. Toddler pa lang ako beauty queen na ako, nagko-compete ako in pageants and it’s my dream to be a fashion designer. I join pageant after pageants, until you get to the dream which is Ms. Earth or Ms. World or Ms. International. My entire family is super involved with my career. Everytime na may pageant ako, everyone’s there, everyone’s praying for me, everyone’s fixing my hair, putting concealer on my imperfections, they’re all taking care of me. I’m the baby. When the story picks up with my character, I had just one, the biggest pageant of my career because it allows me to compete internationally.

They’re going to send me to Korea to compete there so this is parang a feeling of

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all my dreams coming true and then I find out that there’s something wrong.

Q: How is it like working with Ms. LT and Mr. Al Tantay?

A: My mom is Lorna Tolentino, who’s so natural in her role, which is funny because in real life she’s actually nothing like her character but when she’s in character she’s so naturally praning. My dad is Al Tantay who’s so funny also.

So far in our family unit I think everyone is so natural about their characters.

I think we all put an equal amount of effort into it.

Q: Did you have a hard time relating to your role?

A: No, it’s like no acting, ‘coz I’m really nice (laughs).

My character there is a lot like me in a sense na, because my family unit is also the same—I have a mom, a dad, and a sister. My sister and I are very, very close, we’re like best friends. Parang the feelings that I have for my sister in real life, I brought it into the show so it was easy to be so loving

towards Carla’s character.

Q: How does it help, you having a sister?

A: Sometimes when I do scenes with Carla, I can see Nadine’s (Rhian’s sister) face and it makes it so easy for me to get emotional about it and really like wanna hug her. That’s why siguro even if I’ve never worked with Carla before, it feels so nice and natural.

doesn’t know who he is, so we didn’t meet the same guy.

Q: Do you and Carla have a rivalry as siblings here?

A: No naman, kasi we grew up very close. We learned how to take care of each other kasi parang na-realize namin na kaming dalawa lang ang magkakampi sa mundo which is just like any siblings naman.

Q: Can you elaborate on that?

A: I mean if you’ve never met the person, you’re not competing for him. Maybe later on in the story it will come up but for the first month I don’t think we even get introduced to the same person. We don’t even know him with the same name, we know him as someone else. He was introduced kasi to me by someone else who knew him as Lucas. He didn’t introduce himself to me.

He doesn’t even know that Carla has a sister, and he probably doesn’t even know that I have a sister.

Q: Do you fall for the same guy?

A: Well we don’t really meet the same guy. I mean there’s this guy that she meets and she tells me about him and I’ve never met him, I don’t know who he is. And then one day, I meet this guy and I tell my sister about him, she

Q: What if in real life you and your sister fall for the same man?

A: Easily, guys don’t matter to me if it’s about my sister. I’m sure anyone would have the same answer as me na if they have a sibling that they don’t hate, I mean if you get along, if there’s no reason for your family

Q: Talking about portraying a character with leukemia, how did you prepare for it?

A: I do a little more research and then I think a big part of my process is letting go of pride, so I recognize na even if it’s just once character it’s kind of a group effort, and everyone helps me with it. I have an acting coach, I don’t think na ‘Oh I don’t think I need an acting coach because I am the best actress in the universe.’ I have an acting coach, I listen to my director, I do research, I talk to people who have been through the same experiences as my character. I talk to people who have had leukemia, and know what it’s like emotionally.

It’s scary. It’s very scary. My best friend had leukemia but he survived it. He did chemo therapy and bone marrow transplants.

Q: Don’t you mind being second lead to Carla?

A: I’ve never really found it important, what the billing is, because it’s more of my manager’s job than mine.

I just kinda wanna do my role, and this role kasi I’ve been begging for this role for months that I would be given a role that wasn’t inside the box of what I always do. Because I’ve been doing the same thing for the past eight years. I’ve always had this leading lady semi damsel in distress who needs this guy to save her whose family is, like there’s always this kontra-bida who’s hurting her and she needs help or something like that. It’s always the same, it’s the same thing.

And this is the first time that I can say that I’m doing something completely different and I’m really, really, really challenged by it. So I think it’s just all about everyone in the show working together to give the same amount of effort. So you have to think about it as it’s bigger than you.

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This Filipina beauty queen from Ormoc City will also be speaking to travel agents, dive shop owners & operators, and the youth,

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especially students, to promote scuba diving and marine conservation, as well as the national search for the Miss Scuba Philippines 2014.

Last year, Bernasor represented the country in the pageant Miss Scuba international (MSi) held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, wherein she won first runner-up,

coming in second to winner Jaime Lee Faulkner from United Kingdom.

Miss Scuba international with its mission “Saving oceans through Beauty,” is

an international pageant which promotes marine and ocean conservation which started in 2011 and was founded by Mr Robert Lo who is a strong believer in sustainable development within the realms of the marine environment.

After her win, Paula has been continuously promoting marine conservation all over the Philippines and has been a consistent supporter of several programs related to it such as, Save Our Seafood program which helps educate people about sustainable consumerism.

This licensed nurse also started a Finathon campaign to raise funds for Shark Conservation and actively signed an online campaign against Shark Finning, #FinFreeFridays.

The national search for Miss Scuba Philippines 2014 will be held in Pacific Cebu Resort managed by sáv Hospitality in Mactan, Cebu on September 26, which Bernasor would be promoting during the 3-day travel fair.

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UnTA del Sol, Sakya FC and host Ateneo de Davao University shared top honors in the 1st Havaianas All-Girls 7-A Side Futbolfest held Saturday at the AdDU Matina campus.

Former PH national women’s team striker Merlo Albano powered Punta del Sol Beach Resort to a convincing 3-0 win over SOS Davao FC in the finals of the Open division.

The 30-year old Albano, who is now a licensed FiFA referee, made her team’s two goals in the 8th and 10th minutes after teammate June Mae Bunac first broke the ice from the left wing for an early 1-0 lead.

Punta del Sol, which topped Bracket A with a 4-0 win-loss card, entered the finals by crushing SOS led by AFC Under 14 Girls MVP Joyce Semacio and Brazil Homeless World Cup second placer PH team member Agot Danton. SOS earlier defeated SLR-Agilas FC. The Agilas, however, bounced back by beating DDS in a penalty shootout, 4-3 to earn third place.

Albano, who officiated in the 2013 Myanmar SEA Games and next in the AFC Under 19 in Thailand in August, was voted as the Most Valuable Player.

Punta del Sol was also played by Kristel Dureza, Karen Paulino, July Bunac, Ellona Morales, Princess

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iGER Woods on Monday was handed an early start in Thurs-

CHAMPS. The Puntal del Sol football team led by playing coach Kitoy Canton (2nd from left) and MVP Merlo Albano (6th from right) receive their P10,000 gift check from Martish Marketing CEO Margarita Nograles (3rd from right) for bagging the title in the Open division of the Havaianas All-Girls 7 A Side Futbolfest held July 12 at the Ateneo de Davao University Matina grounds. Also in photo are Norgrales’ son Mateo and AdDU athletic director Noli Ayo. (Photo by TOMMY IÑIGO/CMO-SDD) Cuabo, Mary Grace Hirula and goalie Sheena Casimiro.

They received medals, a trophy and a P10,000 gift check from Margarita Montemayor-nograles of Martish Marketing and AdDU Athletics Director noli Ayo. Sakya FC led by MVP Moira isabella Calizo scored four wins with one loss

to win the Under 16 title over runner-up AdDU High School-B (3-2). DDS Teens (2-1) took third.

AdDU B Strikers and AdDU Grade School Blue also topped their respective divisions. The Strikers beat AdDU A Kickers for the Under 12 title. Sakya placed third.

The GS Blue won the Under 14 crown over AdDU High. SOS was third.

Jelly Diamante of Strikers and isabel Aquino of GS Blue were the MVPs. Almost 200 players from 25 teams saw action in the one-day event held to empower women and exemplify girl power. First

District Representative Karlo nograles also graced the event.

“With the world’s biggest sporting event happening in the home country of Havaianas, we couldn’t very well sit still, let alone, let it pass without throwing a celebration befitting the occasion, all for the love of

day’s first round of the British Open at Hoylake which sees him return to the ven-

ue where he triumphed the last time it was held there in 2006.

in what will be just his second tournament since undergoing back surgery

in late March, the 14-time major winner will set off at 9:04am (0804 GMT) in the

Tiger starts early at British Open

ANOTHER DAY IN THE OFFICE. Tiger Woods in practice before the British Open.

football,” said nograles.

Havaianas is from Brazil, host of this year’s FiFA World Cup. Havaianas has released the 2014 limited edition Havaianas Teams Collection with a roster of 16 iconic national teams, giving each fan a chance to pledge their allegiance in true fashion.

company of Angel Cabrera and Henrik Stenson.

Woods, who claimed his third Claret Jug at the Royal Liverpool course eight years ago, returned to action in the Quicken Loans national at the end of June, but he missed the halfway cut at Congressional.

He has not played competitively since, but completed 12 holes in practice at the Open course Saturday and a full round on Sunday and was in optimistic mood. “i can do whatever i want. i’m at that point now,” the 38-year-old said of his recovery process.

“We didn’t think we’d get to that point until this tournament or the week after.

“Before i had the procedure, i was at the point i couldn’t do anything. This is how i used to feel. i had been playing with [the back injury] for a while and i had my good weeks and bad weeks. now they are all good.”

Defending champion Phil Mickelson is set for a 2:05pm (1305GMT) start in a marquee grouping with 2012 Open champion Ernie Els and current Masters champion Bubba Watson.

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VOL. 7 ISSUE 87 • WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson, shown here with Lakers manager Mitch Kupchak, had a mixed outing in his second appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer team, scoring 16 points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Summer League on Sunday at the Cox Pavilion on the University of Nevada – Las Vegas campus.

Team USA has no LBJ, Kobe or Melo Miami moves on without LBJ T M NBA ROUNDUP

HE United States will head to next month’s basketball World Cup without LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony or Kobe Bryant, but will remain the team to beat with a potential lineup led by national Basketball Association most valuable player Kevin Durant.

USA Basketball announced on Monday the 19 players who will be auditioning for the American World Cup squad at a training camp in Las Vegas from July 28 to Aug. 1.

Although some of the nBA’s biggest names de-

clined invitations, the U.S. talent pool is so deep they are unlikely to be missed when the final 12-man roster for Spain is selected.

All 19 players boast prior USA Basketball experience. The pool includes four members of the gold medal-winning 2012 Olympic team and five of the 2010 world championship squad.

James, a four-time nBA MVP who last week left the Miami Heat to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, headlines a list of all-star absentees that includes Anthony, who signed with the new

York Knicks on Sunday, free agent Dwyane Wade and Miami’s Chris Bosh.

But with Oklahoma City Thunder’s Durant, the nBA’s leading scorer last season, and Chicago Bulls former league MVP Derrick Rose vying for spots, the U.S. will not lack experience or quality when they fly to Spain for the Aug. 30-Sept.

14 tournament.

“We never really expected any of those players to participate in this competition,” said team managing director Jerry Colangelo during a conference call.

“That was a foregone con-

clusion, after conversations with them, that they would not. “if you think back to 2008, when we won the (Olympic) gold medal in Beijing and then had a completely different 12 in istanbul, where we won the world champions, and in London (Olympics) in 2012, the roster was a 50/50 split of those from 2008 and 2010.

“So, to maintain the continuity, we need turnover at every competition so that players who aspire to represent the USA have a real opportunity.”

NEW LOOK. The USA Basketball Team will have a new look for the FIBA World Cup with Kevin Durant, Kevin Love and Anthony Davis leading the team.

iAMi Heat president Pat Riley continues to move on without LeBron James, announcing three signings on Monday.

The Heat officially resigned guard Mario Chalmers and signed free agent forwards Josh McRoberts and Danny Granger.

The signings come one day after forward Luol Deng signed a two-year deal with the Heat worth $10 million per season.

The Heat plan to team Deng with the freshly resigned Chris Bosh and also hope to re-sign free agent Dwyane Wade in the wake of James’ decision to return home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Dallas Mavericks acquired forward Greg Smith from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for the rights to Tadija Dragicevic.

Smith (6-foot-10, 250 pounds) is a three-year veteran and holds averages of 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 14.4 minutes in 89 career games (10 starts) with the Houston Rockets.

Dragicevic (6-foot-9, 222 pounds) was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 53rd overall pick in the 2008 draft.

The Orlando Magic officially signed free agent forward Channing Frye. The deal reportedly is a fouryear, $32 million contract.

The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Frye played and started in all 82 games last season with the Phoenix Suns, averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 28.2 minutes per game.

The Magic also acquired

two future second-round draft picks (2015, 2016), cash considerations and the contract of forward Anthony Randolph from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for the draft rights to forward Milovan Rakovic.

Orlando intends to waive Randolph.

The Detroit Pistons officially signed free agent guard Jodie Meeks to a multi-year contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the deal reportedly is for three years and $19.5 million.

The 6-foot-4, 208-pound guard has career averages of 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 24.3 minutes in 355 games (194 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks.

San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner signed a one-year, $1.448 million, the veteran’s minimum deal.

The defending champions are likely to bring back all 14 players on their nBA Finals roster.

Only restricted free agent Aron Bynes is unsigned.

Chandler Parsons is officially a Maverick. The restricted free agent forward signed a three-year, $46 million offer sheet with the Mavericks on Thursday, and the Houston Rockets declined to match the deal.

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo confirmed the 19-player roster for the national team, headlined by 2012 gold medalists Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kevin Love and Anthony Davis.

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BARRELING THROUGH. Kevin Alas (4) of the Philippines score against a Singaporean defender during the Philippines-Singapore encounter in the FIBA Asia Cup. (fibaasia.net)

UHAn, China--Singapore continued to utilize their first presence with the next step in their learning process, but without much success in the results column going down this time to the Philippines 57-74 in a Group B game at the 5th FiBA Asia Cup on Monday.

Pitted against a team that is using the event as a launchpad for their 2014 FiBA Basketball World Cup preparations, Singapore did extremely well to hold their own. There certainly no threatening Philippines’ overwhelming

advantage on the scoreboard, but Singapore did indeed managed to keep the proceedings from slipping away into the mundane.

Coach Joe Soo gave all his players a feel of the court without worrying too much about the result. ng Hanbin led all scorers with 17 points and Wong Wei Long drew praise from rival coach Chot Reyes in his 16 points.

“He made it the whole thing worthwhile,” Reyes said.

“We were looking for a good game and he did pro-

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