Edge Davao 7 Issue 91

VOL. 7 ISSUE 91 • TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

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COmPREHENsIVE REVIEW. The way garbage is being disposed off and left littering in sidewalks, it looks like the city’s solid waste management needs some comprehensive review.

These kids gather around a pile of garbage along Leon Garcia Street, Davao City. NJB

EDGEDAVAO ‘DANAO mAulED mY sON’ Jailed TFD member’s mother tags DCPO chief Serving a seamless society

By Cheneen R. Capon

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ArnAPPinG with frustrated homicide suspect Floriano “Floc” D. Cuizon was allegedly mauled by Davao City Police Office (DCPO) chief Sr.Supt. Vicente C. Danao Jr. while detained at Talomo Police Precinct two days after Cuizon was arrested.

Lita D. Cuizon, 56, resident of Purok 2, Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City, mother of Cuizon, personally appeared in the police station at around 8:20 a.m. to report the mauling incident that happened last July 11 at around 11 p.m.The elder Cuizon’s complaint is reflected on the blotter report dated July 16.

However, DCPO chief

Danao did not respond to the calls and text messages of Edge Davao regarding for his reaction on the allegation.

Edge Davao tried to get suspect Cuizon’s side, however, he also refused to be interviewed.

DCPO director Danao did not also answer text messages to get his reaction to the accusation, Edge Davao proceeded to the investigation unit of the Precinct but PO3 Willy “Boy” Gallego said that they have no idea what happened last July 11.

Gallego did not confirm that the mauling incident happened inside the jail but explained that Cuizon can go out of the precinct whenever there

are orders of the DCPO and court.

“Maganda na sya ang tanungin mo pero kung ayaw nya wala tayong magagawa kasi personal na yan saka nakafile naman ang kaso nyan sa court baka may orders na sya na to remain silent,” he said.

“Sya lang ang nakakaalam sa totoong nangyari,” he said.

He said that before the mauling incident, Cuizon filed a separate blotter after attaining a medical examination.

He did not divulge as to when and where was the medical examination was conducted.

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Dabawenyo kid wins world singing title By aRManDo B. FeneQUITo JR. abf@edgedavao.net

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12-year old Dabawenyo was crowned Junior Grand champion in the 18th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Los Angeles, California last Saturday (PHL Time).

Lloyd Montebon topped the vocal solo competition in the juniors category before annexing the grand champion’s title besting the other junior winners in other performing categories.

The WCOPA is considered the World Cup

mONTEBON of performing arts featuring competitions in various performing arts disciplines.

Montebon became only the first Fil-

ipino to win the junior grand champion title.

Singer Jed Madela was the first Filipino to win the Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World in 2005 and was inducted to the Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2013.

After learning of Montebon’s triumph, Madela tweeted his greetings to Montebon anf other Pinoy winners in his twitter account.

“We won!!!! Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World!!!!

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2 THE BIG NEWS EDGEDAVAO

BlOOD DONATION. A volunteer nurse weighs the blood drawn from a donor during “Saling-dugo, Saling-buhay”, a blood donors screening, bloodletting and blood service program spearheaded by Rotary Club of Waling-Waling Davao

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together with the 21 other Clubs Rotary in the Davao area at the Seaman’s Hospital AMOSUP-JSU Multi-purpose Center in R. Castillo Avenue, Davao City Saturday. Lean Daval Jr.

City Council tackles Controversial event organizer cable installation to appear in today’s session

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he Davao City Council is set to discuss in today’s regular session two resolutions on the underground placement of electrical and communication wires in the city.

The city council will take up on second reading “A resolution to Enact an Ordinance regulating all Electrical and Telecommunication Wires, Cables and Pole-Use within the Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Davao” and “A resolution to Enact an Ordinance Placing all Electrical and Telecommunication Wires, Cables and Pole-Use within the Vicinity of the City Hall and Sangguniang Panlugsod of the City of Davao.”

The resolution stated that there is an urgent need to set-up a rationa system in the installation of wires, cables and pole-use. The security and aesthtic need udrgently demand that the area around City Hall and Sangguniang Panlugsod be freed from the visual clutter of overlapping wires and cables.

As a highly-urbanized city, it has granered attention not only in Asia but also in the world in terms of its trailblazing programs and policies. it is stated the rapid urban development and population growth within the city has resulted to an increasing demand for public utilities which als intesifies

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NPA to release 4 abducted cops

By Cheneen R. Capon

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HE four police officers abducted by new People’s Army in an attack at Alegria, Surigao del Sur last July 10, are set to be released on July 25.

Jorge Madlos, spokesperson of the national Democratic Front of the Philippines (nDFP)- Mindanao, said that the four will be released in a “location

we shall disclose in future time.”

The four cops are PO3 Vic Calubag Concon, PO1 rey O’niel Morales, PO1 Joen B. Zabala and PO1 Edito F. roquino.

Madlos said that the four will be only released if all military operation in in Surigao del norte and the towns of Kitcharao, Jabon-

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By aRManDo B. FeneQUITo JR.

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HE event organizer who allegedly criticized the members of Davao City Council last week is set to appear in today’s regular session. in a report from DXAB radyo Patrol 1296 yesterday, councilor Al ryan Alejandre said that organizer Kat Dalisay was invited to appear because to shed light on her lapses to comply some requirements in events organizing as well as insufficient tax payments in her previous events in the city.

DXAB reported that it is also possible that there are

some members of the city council who will express their reaction on Dalisay’s Facebook rant calling them as ‘hypocrites’ according to Alejandre. He said in the report that most councilors did not like the post.

According to the report, Alejandre hopes that the accusations and problems on the previous events organized by Dalisay will be clarified in the plenary today.

The report said that Dalisay was first invited to appear in today’s session to convince the councilors for the issuance of “Special

Mayor’s Permit” for her ‘Kadayawan invasion’ a musical festival which supposed to be held in Crocodile Park.

Earlier, Mayor rodrigo Duterte asked the city council to deny the request of Dalisay for tax exemptions as he doubts if she will really donate part of their income to a charitable institution.

Duterte told reporters last Thursday night at The Marco Polo Davao that Dalisay applied for permit and named a certain organization she called as “Padre Pio” as beneficiary.

Under the law if an event will donate some of their proceeds there will be no tax charges on the part of organizer.

Meanwhile, Dalisay has issued a public apology regarding her Facebook post as she just reacted on what happened to committee hearing last week with regards on the dress code during night party. “naga sorry ko nga nag ingon ko ato and it will never happen again.

Human lang pud ko naga react lang pud, ” she said in a radio interview last Friday.

Lack of vaccines causing measles outbreak

By Cheneen R. Capon and VIMa May aVIllon

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ow immunization and vaccination coverage in some districts in Davao City resulted to measles outbreak, an official of Department of Health 11 said.

Divene Hilario, officer-in-charge of the DOH11 -Human Advocacy Promotion said a total of 1, 086 or 60 percent of 1, 810 measles cases for the first semester of the year in the Davao region, was record-

ed in Davao City.

“We have enough supply of vaccines, sobra-sobra pa nga pero dinadahilan ng mga barangay health workers natin na wala ng batang babakunahan o nabakunahan na daw lahat,” Hilario said. “Which is not true, kasi nakabase man sa population ang allocation ng region ng vaccine for measles,” she added.

Hilario said that most barangays in the city can-

not hit the 95 percent immunization and vaccination coverage rate.

“Kadalasan less than 95 percent, minsan 60 percent or lesser lang depende sa lugar at barangay,” she said during the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Annex yesterday.

Aside from the low immunization and vaccination coverage, the high population rate in the city is one of the contributory

factor in the rapid spread of measles which is a communicable disease.

According to Hilario, the 1,086 measle cases, of which 118 were confirmed, in the city is already alarming.

“This is already an outbreak. According to World Organization, one case of measle is already considered as an outbreak because it can infect 20 other

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NEWS 3

EDGEDAVAO

Disasters opportunities for illegal trafficking

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HE increasing frequency of natural calamities has been pointed out by community and government leaders across Mindanao as another major cause for forced movement of people from their communities, creating vulnerability ripe for illegal recruitment and trafficking. Large areas of Mindanao have also turned into wastelands due to these natural disasters, forcing residents to scavenge and beg for basic necessities including shelter.

Based on a report by the United nations refugee Agency, Mindanao has a total of 268,734 internally displaced people (iDPs) as of May. This includes 183, 385 victims from natural disasters greatly contributing to this number.

“Just like in cases of evacuation of people after incidents of armed conflict, evacuations forced by calamities have also created a similar condition of helplessness that has been taken advantage by people of sinister designs

to recruit evacuees for non-existing jobs, prostitution, and worse for forced organ-donation,” said inorisa Sialana Elento, Mindanao Migrants Center for Empowering Action, inc. (MCEAi) executive director.

As atmospheric scientists blame the rapidly changing climate patterns, calamities and other natural disasters have greatly affected communities in Mindanao. Victims suffer in uncomfortable temporary shelters and former villages have converted former productive areas and communities into a mass of people who are vulnerable to deceptive schemes of groups who aim to recruit desperate victims for notorious purposes.

The MMCEAi has realized that illegal recruitment has remained disregarded even inside evacuation centers and is raising the warning that authorities and private welfare organizations should install protection

TEmPORARIlY ClOsED. Cynthia B. Rodriguez, tourism consultant and over all coordinator of Davao Oriental’s Mt. Hamiguitan Team, says during this week’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at The Annex Event Center of SM City Davao that the newly inscribed United Nations Organization for Education, Science, and Culture (UNESCO) world heritage site is currently closed to ad-

venture, amusement trekking and other tourism-related activities because the local government units (LGUs) still need to comply with the conditions on environmental protection, waste management and carrying capacity of the mountain. Also in photo is Eduardo V. Ragaza, OIC regional technical director of the Protected Areas Wildlife Coastal Zone Management. Lean Daval Jr.

Interpretative tourist site mulled in mt.

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for educational loan T

By Cheneen R. Capon and pReCIoUS Z. DoMalaon

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he regional office of Social Security System in Davao region has stopped accepting new application for educational loan because it has run out of funds.

“However, we’re still funding those whose applications were approved,” Mario Daray, regional communication head of SSS said.

Daray said that the educational loan program of SSS has a P 7-billion budget, however, this is not enough to cater new applicants.

“Kasya na lang ang pondo sa mga borrowers na hindi pa gumagraduate ang mga anak nila,” he said, adding that each borrower receive cheques every month.

“Tatanggap lang ulit kami ng applicant kung makakahanap ng ibang source and SSS ng panggagalingan ng pondo kasi 50-50 ang SSS at gobyerno sa P7-billion,” he said during the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Annex yesterday.

There are 40, 000 ben-

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he provincial government of Davao Oriental is planning to build an interpretative tourist site at the foot of Mt. Hamiguitan at San isidro town since the newly inscribed United nations Organization for Education, Science, and Culture (UnESCO) world heritage site is currently closed to adventure, amusement trekking and other tourism-related activities.

Local government units (LGUs) are required to comply with the conditions on environmental protection, waste management and carrying capacity of the mountain.

“Mt. Hamiguitan is not going to be open for the meantime, it is not going to be open to the public for adventure trekking. it is not also going to be open for entertainment

types of tourism. Mt. Hamiguitan was sighted as a world heritage site for conservation of rare and threatened flora and fauna.

That is the main purpose of the inscription,” Cynthia B. rodriguez, Tourism Consultant and Over All Coordinator of Mt. Hamiguitan Team Office of the Governor, said during the weekly Kapehan sa Dabaw media forum at the SM City Davao Annex yesterday.

Mt. Hamiguitan provides critical habitats to a total of 1,380 species where in 341 sepecies are endemic, a significant value considering the relatively small size of the 6,834-hectare property. Thus, the fragility of the property is extreme enough for a loss of even a single hectare of habitat to cause immediate extinction of its unique species.

For the meantime, Mt. Hamiguitan will be only open to scientists, researchers, and conservation and preservation advocates with a carrying capacity of 30 people per month.

“That mountain carries a large percentage of endemic flora and fauna. Endemic in the Philippines, Mindanao and only in Mt. Hamiguitan. These are the flora and fauna that we have to take care perhaps because these plants could be discovered as medicine later on,” rodriguez said.

According to the provincial government of Davao Oriental, the loss of Mt. Hamiguitan as a tourism-adventure site due to conservation is not an issue for them. Fortunately, Davao Oriental is blessed with so many other tourism sites that could serve as options for tourists to

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Water service interruptions in some parts of the city

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GETTING READY FOR THE FEAsT. A worker fixes one of the 500 tents which will be mounted at the carpark of SM City Davao yesterday for the upcoming Kadayawan Festival 2014 celebration. Lean Daval Jr.

visit while the interpretative site has not been constructed yet.

“The interpretative site will be a representation of what you can see up there in the mountain. We plan to have a garden of endemic plants there and maybe a butterfly sanctuary. This is what we can offer to tourists instead,” rodriguez said.

The interpretative site is also designed to have a museum-type main hall filled with photos showcasing different habitats of the mountain. There will be available tourist activities set at the foot hills of the mountain like horse and carabao back-riding, river trekking, and harvesting.

Mt. Hamiguitan tourist officials still need to re-

AVAO City Water District has scheduled three separate sets of water service interruptions to give way to completion of different improvement projects by its Engineering and Construction Department (ECD).

First set is a seven-hour water cut on July 23 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM affecting Purok 10 in Tacunan and Purok 18 in Upper Mintal.

The ECD crew will do the tapping and looping of the newly installed 6-inch diameter Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipeline to the existing 6-inch diameter PVC pipeline for the mainline improvement at Purok 18, Upper Mintal in Tugbok District.

Second set is for eight hours on July 24 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Areas with no water are Dacudao Village and a portion of Cabantian-indangan road (from the junction of Forestal road to DCWD’s Cabantian reservoir) while low pressure to no water will be experienced in Forestal road and Arendain Compound. This water cut is needed for the tapping of the 400mm diameter Mortar Line Coated Steel Pipe (MLCSP) transmission line of the 1500cubic meter glass-fused reservoir to the existing 450mm diameter MLCSP for the proposed Transmission Line and Drainage System Project at Cabantian. (Jamae r. Garcia)

4 PROPERTY

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First Mindanao Business Park (FMBP) lots are now open for sale.

Call (082) 300-7203 or visit www.ciudades.com.ph

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Redefining city life

t used to be that when people need to take a breather from the city life, they troop somewhere far outside to escape its hustle and bustle.

What if one’s idea of green yet progressive community is brought right at your doorstep? Sure, it’s going to be a life with less stress, which all redounds to a happy life.

So, he who is scouting for a place should be picky enough in choosing a home of his dream that everyone so deserves.

That’s exactly how Lapanday Properties Philippines inc, (LPPi) envisions its mixed-use

and master planned township Ciudades that will soon rise in a community up north, aiming to redefine a city life.

Ciudades rests in a sprawling 200-hectare land along Tigatto road, Buhangin. its location is strategically chosen to provide its future residents yet another option where to start building life in a peaceful city like ours.

Soon, the city will have another bustling business district, as Ciudades is also positioned to host businesses. in other words, it addresses the city’s expansion needs, decongesting the burgeoning

number of establishments currently located at the heart of downtown Davao.

Be that the case, everything that the residents need are just within their easy reach, be it work and shop.

Ciudades is raising the real estate bar higher, so that it can satisfy the people’s yearning for a more improved and better living by introducing a whole lot of new experiences that none of the existing enclaves offer. in building a community, they do so with a big concern for the environment, making sure that its natural slopes

and greeneries are kept untouched, or even improved to provide a healthy living environment for all. it is here where nature and business are in happy balance. Here, residents can traipse freely in every community done, as Lapanday works on putting semblance to this masterplanned community. its concept is more like an adjoining of cities that build together a community, thus the name Ciudades, which is a Spanish word for “cities”.

One component of Ciudades is the First-Mindanao

Business and industrial Park (FMBiP) and the other is Business-industrial-residential Estate (BirE).

1FMBiP is poised to become the town’s premiere businesses and industrial hub while BirE is designed for its multi-use features where commercial, production, manufacturing, office, residential and warehousing purposes are thrown into one mix.

Another is El Centro, the first commercial park in Davao said to be the convergence point for commercial, institutional, leisure, sports,

and recreational requirements of the town.

The commercial park will cater to the residents’ needs of healthy living, dining destinations, and local tourism in one balanced environment. in few years’ time, the idle land we see today will be dotted with big walls of concrete buildings -- schools, houses, offices, and businesses. in Ciudades lies an assuming beauty of an ideal community, the private enclave where to collect oneself and reconnect with others, and where old dreams are met and new ones are born.

been built and completed.

The township will have a pavilion that can accommodate up to 200 guests, a clubhouse for its residents, a basketball court, a tennis court, as well as parks and pocket gardens.

Bajada said Villa Señorita will feature uniquely-designed housing models featuring a Filipino-Mediterranean theme. Four of the five available designs are bungalows and one design is a two-storey type. The houses are sold at around P2-3 million and can be availed through Pag-iBiG and bank financing.

Bajada also said that

they already have plans of expanding on a 5 hectare land beside Villa Señorita which will serve as its Phase 2. “The houses to

be built in Phase 2 will be overlooking the Davao Gulf and will be sold at a P4-5 million price range.”

With 15 hectares of

land to develop, Jenson Land and realty Development Corporation with a rather tight competition with Manila Land develop-

ers, Bajada says that they will keep on innovating and improving their plans so as to keep thriving in Davao City.

Jenson Land to inaugurate Villa Señorita on Aug. 9

By KaI Del CoRRo

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he Jenson Land and realty Development Corporation (JLrDC) will be holding its grand launching and open house for their new township project Villa Señorita on August 9.

This 10-hectare project is estimated to be a P100million investment in the hopes of putting up houses at the project offering 440 lots.

Engr. Fernando Bajada, project head of JLrDC, said during the FAST Fridays media forum at the Barrio Fiesta of SM Lanang Premier, that 80 percent of the lots have been sold while 216 units have

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DBm defends DAP-funded sARO releases

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ESPOnDinG to news reports implying that the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) mostly supported legislator-endorsed projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Monday said such statement was "misleading." in a statement, the DBM said that when it issues special allotment release orders (SArOs)

to implementing agencies for legislator-backed projects, that usually involves several SArOs all at once.

"That's because each allocation under a legislator's office is used for many projects at the same time. These include releases to State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) for scholarship grants, hospitals for medical assistance, and local gov-

PENsION HIKE. Mario Daray (left), regional communications officer of the Social Security Service (SSS), announces during yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at The Annex Event Center of SM City Davao that there will be a five percent across-the-board pension increase for are all active pensioners for

ernments for local infrastructure projects, among others," it said.

"You can't put all these projects in one SArO. Separate SArOs are required because the implementing agencies are different, each with its own set of accountable officers," it added.

Earlier reports stated that senators and congressmen allegedly received some 857 of the

1,016 SArOs for P150.6 billion in pork barrel projects funded under DAP. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan secretary-general renato reyes Jr. claimed that "eight in 10 SArOs were pork for lawmakers."

A SARO is defined as a specific authority issued to identified agencies to incur obligations not exceeding a given amount during a specified period

retirement, death and disability which will be implemented starting next month. At right is Divene C. Hilario, information and education officer of the Department of Health (DOH) 11, who disclosed that dengue vaccine will be available to the public two years from now. Lean Daval Jr.

for the purpose indicated.

For the past three years, records revealed that most of the SArOs of congressmen and senators were earmarked for hospitals, colleges, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) facilities for the poor.

Contrary to what the reports may imply, the DBM said, "no cash nor projects are given to legislators." instead, it said that "what lawmakers only do is nominate projects from a list of priorities that will benefit their constituents or districts. The funds for these projects are then released to and implemented by national agencies."

DBM Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad, for his part, explained that lawmakers normally use their allocation for several projects to respond to as many of their constituents' needs as possible. "it's not uncommon for lawmakers to use their respective allocations for several projects under various implementing agencies. The number of projects supported by a single allocation can easily go up to around 20 projects per legislator, and if you multiply that by the number of House representatives members, you will naturally arrive at a large figure," he said.

"Lawmakers direct their allocations to multiple projects because that permits them to fan out key economic and social support services to a broader range of their constituents. Of course, we rightly expect that the funds we release to the implementing agencies will be used properly. if there are irregularities in the implementation of these projects, the burden of accountability rests on the implementing agency or the legislator, depending on findings from the Commission on Audit (COA)," he added.

Abad noted the DBM is now preparing a more detailed list of projects funded through the DAP. The new list will distinguish legislator-backed projects from those under government departments and agencies, local government units (LGUs), and government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs).

Abad said most of the funds released through DAP were in fact made to national Government departments.

"After all, we were looking at accelerating government disbursements, and we could do that by supporting fast-moving and high-impact projects, many of which are under national agencies," he said. (PnA)

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HYPERTENsION: What you need to know

By geRRy T. eSTReRa

Contributor ilipinos suffering from hypertension are increasing in number and most of them are walking time bombs which can explode anytime with serious complications. “Two in every 10 Filipino adults, 20 years and over, are hypertensive,” reports the Food and nutrition research institute.

About half of 12.6 million Filipinos with hypertension are not aware of their condition until they begin to suffer illnesses that have associated complication with hypertension. “Hypertension per se does not kill, but the complications are the ones that disable and kill a hypertensive,” says Dr. rafael Castillo, a cardiologist at the Manila Doctors’ Hospital.

“Hypertension is the leading risk factor for heart attack, or myocardial infarction,” informs Dr. Julian Whitaker, author of “reversing Hypertension: A Vital new Program to Prevent, Treat, and reduce High Blood Pressure.” “A heart attack occurs when part of the heart’s blood supply is suddenly reduced or cut off, usually do to a blockage in one of the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart. The portions of the heart muscle that cannot get adequate oxygen and nutrients die.

The more extensive the damage, the more serious the heart attack.” in the Philippines, stroke affects about 500 out of 100,000 people, reports Dr. Jose navarro, author of “Prevalence of Stroke: Community Sur-

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vey,” which appeared in “The Philippine Journal of neurology.”

“Don’t confuse a stroke with a heart attack,” reminds Dr. isadore rosenfeld, bestselling author of “The Best Treatment.” “A stroke is what happens when the blood supply to a portion of the brain is interrupted; a heart attack is what you suffer when the blockage is in an artery within the heart.”

Hypertension is the primary factor underlying strokes and stroke-related deaths. “Too much pressure can cause the bursting of a vessel – especially if that vessel has been weakened by age and the excess pressure of hypertension,” explains Dr. Whitaker.

“Hypertension also contributes to atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, the narrowing and stiffening of the arteries that increases the likelihood of blood clots cutting off blood supply,” Dr. Whitaker continues.

“When either of these scenarios occurs in an artery in the brain, the result is a stroke. There is a reduction in oxygen supply to that area of the brain, followed by cell degeneration and death.”

A lesser-known outcome of hypertension is memory loss and an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. “it is believed that hypertension’s adverse effects on the brain are caused by the relentless pounding on the small vessels in the brain,” Dr. Whitaker writes. The brains of patients with hypertension

actually shrink – by as much as 20 percent, according to some studies.

Hypertension also accelerates the aging of the kidneys. High blood pressure damages the arteries and arterioles that supply blood and nutrients to the kidneys. As these arteries become stiff and less elastic, blood supply to the kidneys is reduced or, in some cases, cut off, causing damage to the kidneys themselves.

“Severe high blood pressure causes kidney malfunction over a relatively short period of time; however, even milder forms of uncontrolled hypertension can damage kidneys over several years, with no evident symptoms until severe damage has already occurred,” Dr. Whitaker claims. “Poorly controlled high blood pressure is responsible for approximately 25 percent of all cases of chronic kidney failure.”

Blood pressure (BP) is the force exerted by blood against artery walls as it circulates through our body. normally, people have certain standards of BP, with a reading of 140/90 considered the median or average. The upper number, called the systolic, refers to the pumping capability of the heart, while the lower number, termed the diastolic, refers to the pressure exerted by the blood vessels all over the body.

A person is said to be hypertensive if he or she has persistent elevations of BP: a systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg (millimeters mer-

cury) or a diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mm Hg. An individual has a mild hypertension if the systolic BP is between 140 to 159 mm Hg or the diastolic BP is between 90 to 99 mm Hg. When the systolic BP is higher than 160 mm Hg or a diastolic BP is greater than 100 mm Hg, a person is said to have a moderate to severe hypertension.

Majority of Filipinos with hypertension have no symptoms and many don’t even realize they have high blood pressure.

“Practically nine out of 10 hypertensive patients have uncontrolled blood pressure which make them good candidates to develop heart attacks and strokes, or literally drop dead before they could realize what was wrong with them,” said Dr. Esperanza Cabral, who used to head the Philippine Society of Hypertension.

Studies have shown that only 14 percent of Filipinos with hypertension are aware of their condition. Of those who know they’re hypertensive, only half are taking medications; and of those who are taking medications, less than half have their blood pressure controlled to optimal levels.

According to Dr. Castillo, detection comes late in many cases so that in 59 percent of patients detected by physicians for the first time. “Which might be too late already,” he lamented, as the harm has already started even before these people get treatment.

What is alarming is

that hypertension will soon become one of the country’s biggest health burdens.

Dr. Anthony rodgers of the University of Auckland in new Zealand wrote in a report for the World Health Organization: “We are seeing that conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol are much more prominent in developing countries than previously thought and contribute significantly to their overall disease burden.”

Perhaps the best thing you can do for yourself once you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension is to invest in a home blood pressure monitor.

A daily measurement of your blood pressure can indicate whether your medication and home remedies are actually working to lower your blood pressure. But even if you notice an improvement, don’t stop taking a doctor-prescribed medication unless you have your physician’s approval.

“Hypertension is truly a serious problem that requires more serious attention,” points out Dr. Cabral. “it’s no longer acceptable that just any doctor can treat any patient with hypertension.

Many cases of hypertension are more complicated than they seem.”

Unknowingly, many Filipinos with high blood pressure can do something to lower their blood pressure. if you’re among them, your doctor has probably mentioned the importance of regular exercise, avoiding smoking, managing stress and

changing your diet, and to put limits on alcohol, salt, and fat.

But there are foods that can take your blood pressure down a notch or two. Frank Mangano, author of “Blood Pressure Miracle,” has identified at least five foods that can do the trick. However, only three are common in the Philippines: banana, cocoa, and garlic. (The other two are the artichokes and beets.) in “The Healthy Food Directory,” author Michael Van Straten ranks banana near the top because the fruit helps alleviate 14 medical conditions. “The banana is nature’s wonder fruit and the perfect fast food,” hailed Dr. Willie T. Ong in his book, “How to Live Longer.”

A 1997 study at Johns Hopkins University recommended eating at least five bananas daily to achieve the desired effect, and that is to lower elevated blood pressure levels. However, a study conducted by indian researchers at the Kasturba medical college revealed that people who eat two bananas a day, for one whole week, can lower their blood pressure levels by 10 percent.

“Bananas are rich in potassium, which is responsible for the proper functioning of the heart. it works with sodium to maintain balance of the body’s fluids, which is an important factor in the regulation of blood pressure,” Mangano writes. in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has just al-

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ElATION: A shindig for a cause By: athena Jillian Bravo

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ELPinG has never been this fun as the Paragon Productions brings you party freaks the coolest part ever this July 25, 2014 at Starr Dinepartyshine night Club.

First, why is it called Elation? Elation is defined as a feeling or state of great happiness and exhilaration. This only means that this event won’t be just like any parties as the production team has prepared a lot of fun games and surprises during the event.

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Well of course this party is not just for fun as the production team has chosen two beneficiaries of the event.

First is the Galon Elementary School in Mandug, Davao City. There are 250 students that will benefit from this fundraising event from Grade 1 to 6. The team is also trying to raise funds to give the school a decent supply of water and to come up with sports activities that the kids would surely enjoy.

Second is the Sama-

han ng may iba’t ibang Kakayahan ng Dabaw (SAKADAB), a village of persons with disabilities in Tugbok District. They hope to give them better means of livelihood as well as to give the beneficiaries ample amount of maintenance medicine that they will need for bed sores as they are on either wheelchairs or stretchers which also causes high blood pressure and other complications.

Elation party would be hyped up by the hottest resident disc jocks of Starr

namely DJ Big, Adonis M, James Ponce and nezza Figuro. Be elated as they bring you the most exhilarating EDM and Trance music all throughout the night.

This event has also been made possible by their sponsors: D’Leonor Hotel, redrock Designs and Prints and the Cariaga Law Offices.

Paragon Productions is the official production of the senior Mass Communication students of Ateneo de Davao University Batch 2014-2015.

leadership stance in the local alcoholic beverage market. in the AiBA website, head judge Warren Pawsey said “all beers that were entered were treated with respect, individually assessed, evaluated blind and without bias.” He added that the awards give brewers an opportunity to benchmark their beers against international industry standards, seek advice from an independent panel of experts, and promote and market award winning products using the AiBA seal of approval.

Presented annually by the royal Agricultural Society in partnership with the Federation University Australia, the Melbourne-based AiBA which started in 1992, is the largest competition for the beer industry in the Asia Pacific region. red Horse Beer’s recent achievement at the AiBA is a clear manifestation of its brand pitch “ito ang Tama!” and San Miguel Brewery inc.’s commitment to excellence and promise to give only the best products and services

to its customers. SMB inc. is also the maker of other multi-awarded and globally known beer brands. red Horse Beer is also strongly associated with the country’s premier rock extravaganza, Pambansang Muziklaban which is now on its 16th edition.

Latest news and promos for red Horse Beer can be accessed through www.redhorsebeer.com; Facebook accounthttp://www.facebook.com/redhorsebeer; and, Twitter @redhorsebeerPH.

It’s gold for Red Horse Beer

ED Horse Beer, the country’s no. 1 Extra Strong Beer is kicking hot not only in the Philippines but also in the international arena when it was recently feted a gold medal award for excellence in the prestigious Australian international Beer Awards (AiBA).

More than 1,500 entries from around the world were meticulously tested and tasted by a panel of judges composed of expert brewers and connoisseurs. Only red Horse Beer won gold in the Philippines, thus proving its

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Nobody’s ready

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EnATOr Grace Poe, a strong performer in surveys on voter preferences for presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2016 elections, said she’s not ready to take the plunge and run for higher office.

Poe came in second with 12 percent of the votes of survey respondents to Vice President Jejomar Binay with a dominant 41-percent voter preference in the latest Asia Pulse’s survey. Ms Poe’s humility and candor are admirable, but her disavowal that she is not prepared for the top position is neither here nor there. Strictly speaking, nobody is prepared for the Philippine presidency, if we consider historical facts about those who have occupied the position.

Among those clearly not prepared for the presidency were the late President Corazon C. Aquino, the iconic late mother of the sitting President; and the sitting President himself. read this other names and think if they were prepared to become President – Manuel Luis Quezon, Sergio Osmena Sr., Manuel roxas, Elpidio Quirino, ramon Magsaysay Sr., Carlos P. Garcia, Diosdado Macapagal, Ferdinand E. Marcos, Fidel V. ramos, Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. noticeably, most of them were congressmen and senators, whose main job was in the legislative branch. Very few of them, notably Estrada had a long stint in the executive branch having been mayor for decades, before becoming

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senator and Vice President. Unfortunately though, he bungled his presidency and earned for himself a conviction for plunder. (We can say that despite the right exposure, he did not learn enough). A number of Presidents had brief assignments in the executive branch as department secretaries and assistant secretaries or ministers, but very scanty experience in being provincial governors and city or town mayors.

The late President Cory did not involve herself in politics and was more busy taking care of her children when her martyred husband, Senator ninoy was still alive. General ramos was busy playing second fiddle to General Ver when the latter was the chief of staff of the Armed Forces, a position ramos was able to hold only after Marcos fled to Hawaii.

The rest of the former Presidents were brilliant lawmakers –congressmen first and then senators.

Our point here is that i is perfectly alright for Ms Poe to consider herself a contender now, and aspire for the position of either Vice President or President. She can go ahead working on President noynoy to consider her ambition as his Liberal Party’s candidate for either position in 2016. He will understand, because just like Grace, noynoy, or Pnoy, did not prepare for the Presidency. Take note that noynoy, unlike Grace, did not even top a senatorial election.

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n OLD rACKET – Government agriculture officials talked openly about their recent discovery of some rice millers engaged in adulterating nFA rice with imported broken rice intended only for animal feeds. The unscrupulous rice millers were likewise found to have mislabeled nFA rice as well-milled commercial varieties through re-bagging process.

This widespread illegal undertaking sent an alarm signal even reaching the doors of Malacanang, prompting President Aquino to instruct nFA officials to immediately act on the matter. The complaint came from consumers’ groups and legitimate rice dealers against unscrupulous rice millers who allegedly adulterate, misrepresent and mislabel their products.

Using a duly issued search warrant, a composite team of police and other law enforcement units raided a warehouse and milling facilities somewhere in Bulacan area two weeks ago. The raiders caught in the act while conducting the

“mixing process” were mill workers, who were immediately arrested.

Despite being caught re d - h a n d ed, the owner still had the gall to deny that he is engaged in the nefarious business. Several thousands of sacks of mislabeled nFA rice ready for delivery in different parts of Metro Manila were confiscated. The stocks are reportedly now being stored in a safe place under the custody of grains authorities who will present the confiscated items as evidence later.

President Pnoy immediately ordered the nFA to conduct a similar operation throughout the country. That the rice scam’s discovery didn’t seem to startle the grains officials is because it was not the first time their office had encountered such a complaint.

Two things make the discovery noteworthy. First is the fact that the highly illegal practice has already spread far and wide. Dabawenyos believe that Davao City has its own share of the problem. it is a crime considered as economic sabotage.

Second of all is that adulterating, misrepresenting and mislabeling of rice supply have been going on the past years without the authorities noticing it. (Or perhaps they have been playing deaf and blind about the whole thing for obvious reasons). now that the President is directly taking a hand in addressing the problem, the people can expect this form of economic sabotage will be solved and the culprits hopefully placed behind bars.

Currently there is a prevailing suspicion that some corrupt officials are actually in cahoots with the profiteers. The wary public would like to see the day that the saboteurs are put behind bars and meted the stiffest penalties together with their collaborators, or co-conspirators in the government.

apparently upon the prodding of M a l a canang.

“This is a system at work, of constitutional processes at work. it’s a system of checks and balances. in line with the Supreme Court’s decision that some discretionary funds are unconstitutional, we have to look at the JDF,” Tupas claimed.

Even at its face value, Tupas’ statement was all hot air. in both form and substance, the bill appears to be a well-intentioned effort to make the system of checks and balances work. Except that it’s being used to blackmail the judiciary to acquiesce to the combined will of the executive and legislative. in this instance where two branches connive against the third branch the principle of co-equality ceases to exist, as it can only thrive in an atmosphere of mu-

tual respect. in this instance where two branches combine their might – and wrath – against the third branch there could not be a genuine system of checks and balances.

Aquino dangled more pork to the House so it would impeach former Chief Justice renato Corona after the Supreme Court ruled that Hacienda Luisita, for a long time the economic and political backbone of the Cojuangcos of Tarlac, should be distributed to its tenants. Aquino’s allies concealed the true motive of the impeachment by exploiting Corona’s inability to adequately explain the sources of his multi-million cash deposits and properties.

The nascent dictator has declared another war with the Supreme Court.

Arrogance has blinded him to the reality that the political odds have changed since 2010. Disillusionment is growing by the day. (MindaViews is the opinion section of Mindanews. H. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@gmail. com.)

A curse on Aquino’s House

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HE timing says it all. On the same day that President Aquino delivered a tongue lashing directed at the Supreme Court for striking down the Disbursement Acceleration Fund as unconstitutional, iloilo rep. niel Tupas Jr., an administration ally, filed a bill seeking to reform or abolish the high tribunal’s Judiciary Development Fund. in light of how the controversial DAP has drawn flak, Tupas’ bill can only be interpreted as a vindictive measure. He is out not to advocate reform through legislation. He is the designated political triggerman tasked to fire the opening salvo in a war that Malacanang is cooking up against a co-equal branch of government. it’s not that the JDF should not be scrutinized or placed under tighter rules. it’s the fact that Tupas realized such need only after the Supreme Court ruled against the DAP and earlier, against the Priority Development Assistance Fund, the lawmakers’ biggest capital for political longevity. Vengeance is clearly the genuine motivation behind the bill, which was filed

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rES. B e nigno Aquino ii’s July 14th combative speech revealed his defiant mindset that reeks with unprecedented open disrespect for a co-equal branch of government.

The President talked tough and bullied the Supreme Court in a mannder to predecessor has done before. He caricatured the High Court as an obstacle to growth, progress and development.

With unrestrained boldness, he claimed that he alone knows what is best for the country and good for our people, and that his opinion, not the Supreme Court’s must prevail.

The peremptory speech exposed who Mr. Aquino is: i am the hero. The Supreme Court is the villain. ignore the Supreme Court. it doesn’t know what is good for the country. it doesn’t understand what i do for our people. rally behind me. i am the way. i am the truth. i bring hope to our people. i symbolize peoplehood. i am destiny’s child. oooOooo Mr. Aquino wants the Supreme Court to reverse its ruling on DAP. He insists that DAP was implemented in good faith.

Question: Was there good faith in giving hundreds of millions of pesos to senators to ensure the conviction of renato Corona?

Perhaps Mr. Aquino has forgotten the saying “the road to hell is paved with good intention.” oooOooo Cory’s card-bearing followers, the Yellow Army – turned yellow as they played dear to P-noy’s call to arms which urges them to ear the familiar x-shaped yellow ribbon to affirm their continued support for his government.

But the anticipated outpouring of support was nowhere in sight. P=noy must be seeing the writing on the wall, by now. oooOooo A party-list representative has filed a bill that will require cellphone manufacturers to install a “kill switch” devise in every cellphone unit that goes out of the factory. When activated, it will render the cellphone unit completely inoperative and useless. Wow! Well, what do you know. if and when the bill becomes a law, it will definitely be the end of happy days of cellphone thieves.

What a big relief for cellphone owners. Soon you can carry your cellphone any which way, or leave it unattended and not worry about losing it.

Here’s a hundred kudos to the author of the bill show name i can’t recall right now.

areas in Surigao del Sur and Agusan del norte should be stopped three days before the the scheduled date of release.

“This immediate suspension of military operations shall enable the nPA custodial force to safely fulfil the requirements for the release of the POW, such as preparing for the venue, communications with the 3rd party facilitators and families and other technical arrangements,” he said. CrC

mechanism during this crisis for affected communities.

When typhoon Bopha or Pablo occurred, international and local welfare organizations have acknowledged the importance of protection within evacuation centers and communities where calamity victims should be equally protected from illegal recruitment.

“The regional consultations across Mindanao

since last year have corroborated this situation and representatives of private and government agencies have validated the urgency of installing protection mechanism in places of convergence during calamities,” Eman Jovellanos, MMCEAi advocacy officer said.

This environmental and man-made calamity issues will be discussed lengthily in the Mindanao summit on migration or-

ganized by the MMCEAi slated on August 7.

“To grace the occasion would be senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Mindanao Development Authority, and a legislator from Mindanao who would discuss the magnification of these concerns when Asia becomes a single economic market next year,” Jovellanos said. VSA

lowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

What about cacao? A study conducted by researchers from Germany’s University Hospital of Cologne revealed that cocoa – which comes from cacao – can significantly lower high blood pressure levels. Study results were published in the Archives of internal Medicine. “The beneficial heart effects of cocoa are attributed to its flavonoid content, specifically procyanids,” Mangano informs.

Because cocoa is most commonly found in chocolate, people falsely assume that eating a lot of chocolate could be good for the health. “Keep in

mind that cocoa in chocolates have undergone a lot of processing, and it has been mixed with loads of sugar, so this is not totally healthy,” Mangano writes.

“The best way to take advantage of the health benefits offered by cocoa is to choose raw cacao – it is good for the heart, the brain and the liver.”

From the earliest times, garlic has been used as a food. it formed part of the diet of the israelites in Egypt (numbers 11:5). it was consumed by the ancient Greek and roman soldiers, sailors and rural classes. recently, researchers from South Australia’s University of Adelaide have conducted studies, which provide solid proof that the consumption of garlic can indeed

help lower elevated blood pressure levels.

Garlic supplements in powder form were given and results revealed that it produced a reduction in systolic blood pressure.

“Garlic has been known all over the world as a very important herb, especially with its heart-protecting capabilities,” Mangano writes.

The “Proceedings of the national Academy of Sciences” journal has published the results of a laboratory test showing how garlic juice can lead to a decrease in blood pressure levels. “Although not as potent as prescription drugs, two or three cloves of garlic can help reduce cholesterol levels and can make the blood less sticky,” writes Dr. Ong. – ###

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and telecommunications utilities was also brought up. in February 24, 2014 hearing, the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC), Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company and City Engineer’s Office discussed the upgrading of telecommunication system for City Hall.

During the discussion, it was suggested that the city can look into the possibility of implementing an underground cabling system for the city in the future within the vicinity of City Hall and Sangguniang Panlungsod as pilot area of implementation.

Last July 4, the committee discussed the finalization of the proposed ordinance for undergournd cable and wired of electric companies and telecommunication companies, building owners in the vicinity and the national and local agencies. ABF

quest an allocation from the local government to be utilized for the initial development planning and the construction of the interpretative tourism site.

They expect the construc-

tion to start within the year and finish 2 years after.

“For the long range plan, if we are able to study and discover a trail where flora won’t be harmed or stepped on

and conduct enough planning for the management then maybe we could establish board walks and tourist stations for small groups by then,” rodriguez said.

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On July 30, 2014 Davao Helen’s Pawnshop Corporation-Bankerohan Branch presently located at Mercado 2 Unit 4, Father Selga St., Bankerohan, Brgy. 5-A, Davao City will transfer to its new location at Door #4 ACASOnS Commercial Arcade, JP Cabaguio Ave., corner Bolcan St., Barangay Agdao, Davao City.

Sa Hulyo 30, 2014, ang Davao Helen’s Pawnshop Corporation-Bankerohan Branch, nga nahimutang sa Mercado 2 Unit 4, Father Selga St., Bankerohan, Brgy., 5-A, mobalhin sa bag-ong lokasyon sa Door #4 ACASOnS Commercial Arcade, J.P. Cabaguio Ave., corner Bolcan St., Barangay Agdao, Davao City SKETCH:

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tay nanaman sila,” Cayetano said.

4th infantry Division commander Major Gen. ricardo Visaya earlier said that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will put their guns down despite of the conditions of the rebel group. “if they want to release the policemen, they can do it without condition,” Visaya said.

Madlos said that all operations in all mentioned

up with recommendations to the city council. it stated the national Telecommunications Commission (nTC) said that the national goverrnment has no regualtions regaridng the messy wires and cables, and multiple poles in the committee hearing last September 23 last year.

The statement of nTC prompted the committee of Avila to craft an ordinance to regulate wires, cable and pole use for the city. in the same hearing the Pole Users Association of Davao City (PUAD) asked for the assistance of the city government in it efforts of cleaning up some of the messy wires by organizing it. The City Administrator’s Office and Traffice Management Center extended their assitance to PUAD. The need to coordinate for separate Service Entrance for electric utilities

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ga and Santiago in Agusan del norte will be stopped.

He said that the condition is also for the safety of the four cops and nPA custodial force.

However, 401st Brigade commander Col. Gregory Cayetano said that they will not suspend any military operation in Agusan del Sur. “Tuloy ang paninilbihan ng serbisyo ng ating kasundaluhan dahil kung ititigil natin baka makapa-

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the increase of utility lines installation.

“This rapid increase in the installation of various utility has led to disorderly manner in their installation characterized by criss-crossing, overlapping and sagging wires as well as the erection of multiple or clustering poles, creating a vissual disarray and cluter, endangering the health and safety of the people and marring the image of the city as a livable and sustainable,” the resolution emphasized.

Based on the report of the committee on transportation and communication under councilor Leonardo r. Avilla iii, he brough the attention of the city council on the messy state of the overhead wires, cables and poles last August 27, 2013.

The report stated that a resolution was passed for the committee to probe the state of the messy wires, cables and to come

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region on September and October.

The first campaign will be Measles rubella Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental immunization Activity (MrOPV), will be held in September for 20 days.

This campaign will accommodate children from years 5 and below.

The second campaign will be held in October.

The Measles rubella Tetanus and Diphtheria immunization Activity (MrTD) will cater to students age 13.She said that DOH11 will go to all secondary schools to give the shot.

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concept of using a mop as their main prop.

“Para ito sa aming mga kababayang OFW na nagsisikap sa ibang bansa, at para sa mga Pilipinong hindi sumusuko kahit ano mang mga pagsubok, (We offer this dance to the OFWs who work hard and for the Filipinos who never give up in any difficult situation),” said Alminaza.

The statement said that for the first time, Mindanao joined WCOPA and sent 12 entries which made the Team Philippines hit grand slam for two years in a row.

“Despite all financial hardships and lack of financial support, it is such a humbling experience to showcase how beautiful and talented Filipinos especially Mindanaoans are in the entertainment capital of the world, Hollywood,” said Arthur Zata, WCOPA Talent Scout for Mindanao.

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one to four years old with three deaths; and 115 cases among teenagers ages 15 to 19 years old with no recorded death.

Same trend was observed in the regional and provincial level.

Hilario said that there were 294 measles cases in Compostela Valley, 213 in Davao del norte, 147 in Davao del Sur and only 70 cases in Davao Oriental.

She said that because of the outbreak, DOH11 will have a two consecutive month of intensified immunization and vaccination campaign in different communities in the

of Education Xi, Association of regional Directors and Employees (ArEnA) in region Xi, Lafayette Lim and nCCC Mall of Davao, Phoenix, and Hon. Marissa Abella.

“Kung wala ang mga tao nga nagsuporta sa akoa, wala siguro nako naabot akong pangarap na makaapil sa WCOPA (if not because of the people who supported me, i wouldn’t have had reached my dream to join WCOPA),” he added.

Meanwhile, after ten years of dominating the singing competitions, the Philippines proved it could also produce good dancers as well after Xtreme Dancers bested other talents in the senior category.

The dance duo Alminaza and Melody are the pride of Green Valley College from the City of Koronadal. They have wowed the judges on their unique

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patients,” said Hilario.

She said that the district of Talomo north recorded the highest number of cases with 181 in just six months, followed by Buhangin District (124 measle cases), Talomo South (105), Agdao (80) and District A (79).

Data from DOH 11 showed that infants with less than one year old are the most vulnerable to measles. in the first six months of 2014, there were a total of 392 infants infected with measles virus with two deaths was recorded by DOH 11; 297 patients ages

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Go Philippines!!!,” twitted Madela beaming with pride. reymark Alminaza and Eddie Melody, Jr of Xtreme Dancers from Koronadal City also romped away with the Senior Grand Champion Performers title.

Montebon and the Xtreme Dancers bested contestants from 52 other countries who competed at the only annual Talent Olympics in Hollywood.

“Dako akong pasalamat kay Lord sa talent na iyang gihatag sa ako. (i am very thankful to the Lord for the talent which He has given me.),” says Montebon in a press statement sent to Edge Davao.

Montebon’s stint for WCOPA was supported financially by Talent Edge which is his home talent management, the national Youth Commission commissioner-at-large Dingdong Dantes, Department

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at Sitio San Pedro, Catalunan Grande.

Elements of Talomo Pololice precinct also confirmed that there were witnesses who confirmed the involvement of Cuizon in a separate carnapping with homicide incident in Km.8, Matina Pangi, Davao City

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of Special Civilian Active Auxiliary (SCAA) of Task Force Davao, is detained at the Talomo Police Precinct. He was arrested last July 9 after victim Din Mark Jhone Campos Sios- e, 22, positively identified him as the one who shoot him and took his motorcycle last July 4

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On the other hand, Talomo Police station head Alfredo Santillana also refused to make comment on the blotter.

He said that he has to speak with the police directors first before he can issue statements.

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HEn we were young, we love candies like the world is a huge candy factory.

We try just about every new candy we find in the candy store.

Candies vary in taste depending on our taste buds from the sweet to sour-sweet, and then there are the extreme ones like bittersweet, menthol and to the ultra-extreme kind we can hardly describe.

While candies define our childhood, they are not just limited to our younger days. Actually, candies are for all ages.

They’re within reach when we need some kick in the taste buds or to wash out undesirable after-taste of food. not to mention, candies are good to keep us going when we’re about to go down to hypoglycemia.

But most of the time, we take to candies just because we love ‘em. They’re simply irresistible, addictive even. What’s funny is that the ad-

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Candy frenzy diction of people in candies does not end at the edible kind.

Enter candy games.

A lot of candy games have emerged all over cyberspace that are very much accessible in our mobile phones. One of those that stood out the most is Candy Crush Saga which is probably one of the longest-running game app in the Google Play market. You can probably say everyone would be in the state of sugar rush only if they can taste all the candy they see in their mobile phones.

And now, here comes another game app which has emerged to give a new and exciting candy game for everyone. it’s called ‘Candy Frenzy’. A week ago, this game is incognito in the market. Today, it’s up to Top 5 in the android market. Yes, it is like Candy Crush’s little offspring but it also has different features people would surely love.

Candy Frenzy has over 100 very exciting

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you’ve seen in Candy Crush. You would probably say it’s an easy game from the start but it gets more interesting and challenging when you step up to the next level.

Let’s go back to how the game comes up with such a name. it is called ‘Candy Frenzy’ because matching up the candies in different shapes and colors makes you feel like you’re eating all of it which therefore

makes it a frenzy challenge for you. it’s a game where you eat all the candies given to you in that particular level and to make sure not a single one was not eaten. Who would not love this game? i for once do love to eat candies because it reminds me of my childhood days. it’s very exciting to see blasting candies right in front of you as you match the

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different candies in the game. Matching them fast would help you get a high score you can share with your friends. now here’s for the review part, those who love Candy Crush Saga should try this game—from that 3-year-old kid playing on his tablet to grandmas hooked on tabs at home.

A game like this would never disappoint anyone.

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Soaring high at the Sky100 Observation Deck with Kowloon and Hong Kong in the background.

Sky high in sixty seconds

I am always fascinated by tall buildings which makes with Hong Kong one of my favourite places to visit what its gleaming skyscrapers, modern facade. And on my last trip to Hong Kong, I was finally able to view the former British Crown Colony from the Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck of the International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong’s tallest building and the seventh tallest in the world.

From their lobby at the Elements Mall located on West Kowloon, I bought a ticket for HK$ 168 and

took a high-speed lift that travels up 100 floors in just 60 seconds. The ride was exhilarating as my ears

Sky High Tea is served in the afternoon.

Using Sky100’s digital telescope.

‘popped’, twice, to adjust to the speed and pressure while traveling inside the elevator.

As I arrived into the highest indoor observation deck in Hong Kong, a magnificent 360-degree view of Victoria Harbour, Kowloon and the outlying islands greeted me thanks to huge panoramic glass windows. From this

Informational display showing the tallest buildings in the world.

high up, it was easy to appreciate the lights as well as the architectural gems that dot the city. I saw the many ferries, cruise ships as well as other boats plying their routes in the harbour, like small figurines in a miniature diorama.

Looking for landmarks and identifying architectural gems is easy. Thanks to the observation deck’s guide posters that point out the many buildings

of interest as well as of the general area which you are seeing I guess I was lucky as I got to view Hong Kong in the early evening just before the start of its famous lights show. I could have arrived a couple of hours earlier though as I later found out that they actually serve Sky High Tea every afternoon with a view that is virtually unbeatable in Hong Kong.

Sky100 is located at the

A magnificent afternoon view of Victoria Harbour.

International Commerce Centre can can be reached at through the Elements Mall. One can take the MTR and just look for the Kowloon Station or from Tsim Sha Tsui, take the 77M minibus to Elements Mall.

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At the lower lobby of Sky100.

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Philippine Airlines and Etihad Airways launch landmark agreement PhiLiPPinE AiRLinEs (PAL) and Etihad Airways today announced a strategic partnership agreement that marks a new era of cooperation between the flag carriers.

The agreement covers codeshare flights, loyalty programs, airport lounges, joint sales and marketing programs, a Philippines domestic air pass, cargo, and the coordination of airport operations to provide a better guest experience at their Abu Dhabi and Manila hubs.

PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon s. Ang said: “This new agreement is one of the ways by which PAL hopes to further build its global network. By harmonizing our products, we get to offer our passengers much wider and better travel options all over the world while boosting economic activity for both our countries through trade and tourism.”

Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer James hogan said the broad scope of the commercial agreement reflected the strength of the relationship between the airlines and the close ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines.

“This new partnership builds on the success of our original codeshare agreement and reflects the mutual respect, trust and goodwill that have built up over time – not only between the airlines but also between our governments.

“What is particularly significant about the new commercial arrangements is that our millions of customers are the winners. From a greater choice of passenger and freight codeshare destinations, to reciprocal loyalty program benefits, and more efficient terminal operations – this is a truly customer-centric proposition.” initially, the airline partners will place their respective ‘PR’ and ‘EY’ codes on each other’s Manila-Abu Dhabi flights to operate a combined total of 19 weekly flights between the two capitals. Etihad Airways will also place its ‘EY’ code on Philippine Airlines flights from Manila to 20 destinations throughout the Philippines in the first phase, increasing to 28 during 2014.

Members of Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles Frequent Flyer Program and Etihad Airways Etihad Guest will enjoy reciprocal loyalty program benefits including miles earn and redemption, priority check-in and boarding, baggage handling and lounge access across both networks.

During september and October, double miles will be awarded to Etihad Guest members travelling on any Philippine Airlines flight and to Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles members travelling on Etihad Airways flights.

The agreement also extends the use of Etihad Airways premium lounges in Abu Dhabi and London heathrow to Philippine Airlines Business Class guests and Mabuhay Miles Million Miler, Premier Elite and Elite members when traveling on Philippine Airlines’ Manila-Abu Dhabi and Manila-London heathrow flights. This comes into effect from 1 August for the Abu Dhabi lounges and 1 november for London heathrow.

On the cargo front, the airlines have signed a letter of intent for an extensive capacity agreement based on the bellyhold of all passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Manila, as well as connecting airfreight into Africa, Australia, the Middle East and south East Asia. The airlines will work on the joint development of value-added cargo products such as priority and pharmaceuticals across their combined networks.

They are also developing a joint air pass scheme which will enable overseas visitors to purchase an international flight to Manila and up to three additional sectors on Philippine Airlines’ domestic network. This will enable travellers to visit more of the Philippines and provide a significant boost to the local tourism industry. The air pass is expected to go on sale by 1 september 2014.

Etihad Airways operates two flights daily between Abu Dhabi and Manila using a Boeing 777-300 aircraft with 28 seats in Business Class and 384 in Economy Class.

PAL’s five weekly flights utilise its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft which features a modern, two-class cabin configured into Economy (with a separate premium economy cabin) and an all-new, state-of-the-art Business Class. The PAL A330 carries 368 passengers: 323 in Economy; 27 in a spacious Premium Economy; and 18 in Business Class.

Both airlines have Business Class seats that convert to full-flat beds and offer full service in Economy Class.

The comprehensive new commercial agreement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the airlines in Abu Dhabi on 28 April 2014.

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University Fair at SM City Davao SM CITy DAVAO’S second University Fair attracted more than 2,000 High School students from the city and from nearby provinces.

The University Fair gathered thirteen colleges, universities and alternative schools from around the country to showcase their programs and school facilities.

“We are very happy of the turn-out of the fair.

The increase in the number of exhibitors shows that the schools—here and in Luzon and Visayas, share the same vision with us. We wish for the youth of Davao region to have access to opportunities in Davao and outside the city,” mall manager Lynette Lopez shares.

This year’s participating schools were De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, Silliman University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Raffles Design Institute, SoFA , University of the Philippines in Mindanao, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao Doctor’s College, University of Immaculate Conception, Philippine Military Academy, and MOST Institute.

SM City Davao mall manager Lynette Lopez, Malaysian Consul General Abdullah Zawawi Tahir, Japanese Consul Koichi Ibara and SM Davao assistant mall manager Nick Santos.

Malaysian Consul General Abdullah Zawawi Tahir discusses National Youth Commission’s Mindanao graduate school scholarship opportunities in Malaysia.

Commissioner Earl Saavedra.

SagingRepablik’s proprietor Gatchi Prof. Lanie P. Vergara , president of Philippine Association Gatchalian share his story as an entrepreneur. of Japanese Government Scholars – Mindanao.

City Council Commit- the audience on July 11.

Department of Science tee Chair on Education, A forum on scholarship and Technology.

Science & Technology programs was conducted On the last day, students and Culture & Arts Hon. on the fair’s second day. were able to listen to sucMabel Acosta, Japanese Among the scholarship cessful professionals like Consul Koichi Ibara and providers who presented Chef Ed Tuazon of Marco Malaysian Consul General their programs were the Polo Hotel, GMA’s news Abdullah Zawawi Tahir consular offices of Japan anchor Tek Ocampo, ABgraced the opening cere- and Malaysia, SM Foun- SCBN’s news reporter and mony last July 10. National dation Inc., Overseas AdDU lecturer Vina Arayouth Commission Min- Workers Welfare Admin- neta and entrepreneur/ danao commissioner Earl istration, Commission on event organizer Gatchi Saavedra also addressed Higher Education and the Gatchalian.

Chef Ed Tuazon, Executive Chef of Marco Polo Davao.

Prof. Adela Ellson of University of the Philippines in Mindanao School of Management on priority courses in the region.

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Piolo Pascual makes his return to television drama on ABS-CBN’s “Hawak Kamay” WhAT hAPPEns when you leave three adopted children in the hands of A depressed drunkard who dreams of becoming a famous musician?

This is the story that ABsCBn’s newest family drama, “hawak Kamay,” will begin to tell as it hits TV screens on Monday (July 21) to reach out to modern day Filipino families.

The kick-off of the series also marks acclaimed actor Piolo Pascual’s much-anticipated return to television drama following the success of his movie “starting Over Again” earlier in the year. Piolo will be taking on “hawak Kamay” along with three of the country’s most powerful child stars, Zaijan Jaranilla, Andrea Brillantes, and Xyriel Manabat.

The series will also introduce Grand i-shiner Yesha Camile, who was under the mentorship of Piolo during her stint in the Promil Preschool i-shine Talent Camp. “hawak Kamay” will also star Piolo’s “starting Over Again” co-star iza Calzado, who will be joined by

singer-actress nikki Gil and “Banana split: Extra scoop” and “Banana nite” mainstay Ryan Bang. The show will also feature Victor neri, who makes a comeback through “hawak Kamay,” with “she’s Dating the Gangster” cast member sofia Andres, and former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Axel Torres.

This cast will be behind the story of Gin (Piolo Pascual), a failed musician who becomes the guardian

of the three orphans that his dearly departed sister adopted: Emong (Zaijan Jaranilla), Dara (Xyriel Manabat), and ningning (Yesha Camile). Tough attorney Bianca (iza Calzado) and her sister Lorrie (Andrea Brillantes) witness how the reluctant and unprepared Gin ends up as a potential father figure to these three kids.

As they encounter different trials, Gin gains sight of the more important things

in life, and little by little, they all realize what exactly makes a family.

Catch the story of “hawak Kamay” as it begins to unfolds this week after “TV Patrol” on ABs-CBn. For updates, visit “hawak Kamay’s” official website (hawakkamay.abs-cbn.com), like “hawak Kamay” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/hawakKamayTV), and follow @ hawakkamayTV on Twitter and instagram.

Vhong, Billy, Kc, and Richard remain as Kapamilya AnOThER blessing has come comedian-host Vhong navarro’s way as he renewed his contract with ABs-CBn. in an interview, Vhong thanked the Kapamilya network and the ‘madlang people’ for giving him courage and support to continue bringing fun to TV viewers.

“The love that i receive from the Kapamilya is unconditional. They don’t forget me despite all the challenges i’m facing. They make me feel more loved,” Vhong stated.

Vhong’s fellow mainstay in noontime show “it’s showtime” Billy Crawford also inked a new contract with ABs-CBn. Billy will return to sunday variety show “AsAP” and will host a new reality show soon.

Actress-host KC Concepcion, meanwhile, also renewed a two-year contract with ABs-CBn last Friday and announced that she will soon return to acting on television alongside Coco Martin and Kim Chiu

SHE'S DATING THE GANGSTER Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo PG 13

12:40 | 3:00 | 5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

STEP UP ALL IN Ryan Guzman, Briana Evigan PG 13

12:00 | 2:00 | 4:00 | 6:00 | 8:00 | 10:00 LFS

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Andy Serkis, Gary Oldman PG 13

via the master teleserye “ikaw Lamang.” “i’m so humbled and thankful that i’m part of the

cast of ‘ikaw Lamang: The new Book,’” she revealed.

“Be Careful With My heart” star Richard Yap also

signed another one-year contract with the network on the same day KC signed hers.

12:00 | 2:30 | 5:00 | 7:30 | 10:00 LFS

R-16 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION Mark Wahlberg GP

12:00 | 3:20 | 6:40 | 10:00 LFS

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EVEnT

Jollibee throws a purr-fect Hello Kitty birthday party

Jollibee dances for the kids.

By Kenneth Irving Ong NOTHING says happy birthday more emphatically fun-filled party with friends, delicious food, exciting games and surprises. Now, mommies and daddies can make their little princesses’ special day even more memorable with a Hello Kitty-themed Jollibee Kids Party.

Creative activities during the party.

Members of the press and their families were treated to a fun-filled Hello Kitty-themed Jollibee Kids Party last July 19 at Jollibee Matina Town Square in celebration of Kyla’s, a child from the Padre Pio Foundation, 13th birthday.

The birthday girl and her guests were tickled pink by the special Hello Kitty birthday cake, as well as the party hats, loot bags, invitations and other awesome party favours featuring the beloved cartoon character. The celebration made even more festive with colourful balloons, decorations and game prizes, plus a special appearance by the loveable Jollibee.

The Jollibee Kids Party makes it very convenient for parents to plan their children’s dream birthday party. They can choose from a variety of party food packages or go with the flexible Create-yourOwn Package, so they

Adorable Hello Kitty loot bags.

The Hello Kity imagination game.

Even adults can join the fun.

can pick the Jollibee treats they want served. Wether it’s a party for 30 or 80, everyone can feast on yummy Jollibee Spaghetti, Chickenjoy, Jolly Hotdog and other langhap-sarap favourites.

Aside from Hello Kitty, Jollibee Kids Party also offers other fun themes that children will surely love. They can enjoy a My Best Friend Jollibee bash or have a magical party at Jollitown.

Give your kids the happiest birthday celebration to remember and treat her to a Hello Kitty Jollibee Kids Party! Visit your nearest Jollibee store or log on to www.jollibeeparty.com.ph for more

Greeting Kyla a happy birthday.

Hello Kitty activity placemats.

Call: 224-0733 • Tionko St., Davao City

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EDGEDAVAO Republic of the Philippines

Department of Labor and Employment National Wages and Productivity Commission

REGIONAL TRIPARTITE WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY BOARD Region XII, Koronadal City

RULES IMPLEMENTING WAGE ORDER NO. RB XII – 18 Pursuant to Section 6, Rule IV of the NWPC Amended Rules of Procedure on Minimum Wage Fixing and Section 25 of Wage Order No. RB XII -18, the following rules are hereby issued for guidance and compliance by all concerned: RULE I GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Title. This Rules shall be known as the “Rules Implementing Wage Order No. RB XII -18.”

Section 2. Construction. This Rules shall be liberally construed to carry out the objectives of RA 6727 and those existing laws and their rules and regulations on wages and other labor standards relating to hours of work, productivity, and other welfare benefits, including collective bargaining and negotiations.

Section 3. Definition of Terms. As used in this Rules: a)

“Order” refers to Wage Order No. RB-XII-17 promulgated by the Board pursuant to its wage fixing authority;

b)

“Board” refers to the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Region XII;

c)

“Department” refers to the Department of Labor and Employment;

d)

“Commission” refers to the National Wages and Productivity Commission;

e)

“Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment;

f)

“Regional Office” refers to the office of the Department of Labor and Employment in the region;

g)

“Region XII” covers the Cities of Cotabato, General Santos, Kidapawan, Koronadal and Tacurong; and, the Provinces of North Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat as provided for in Executive Order No. 36, Series of 2001;

h) i)

j)

k)

“RA 6727” means Republic Act No. 6727; “Wage” shall mean the remuneration of earnings, however, designated, capable of being expressed in terms of money, whether fixed or ascertained on a time, task, piece, or commission basis, or other method of calculating the same, which is payable by an employer to an employee under a written or unwritten contract of employment for work done or to be done, or for services rendered and includes the fair and reasonable value, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, of board, lodging, or other facilities customarily furnished by the employer to the employee.

“Fair and reasonable value” shall not include any profit to the employer or to any person affiliated with the employer; “Basic Wage” means all the remuneration or earnings paid by an employer to worker for services rendered on normal working days and hours, but does not include cost of living allowances, profit, sharing investments, premium payments, 13th month pay and other monetary benefits, which are not considered as part of or integrated into the regular salary; “COLA” or Cost of Living Allowance granted under the Order to be paid by an employer to a worker for services rendered intended to help the latter cope with the rising cost of living and is not considered part of the basic wage;

l)

”Minimum Wage” refers to the lowest wage that an employer can pay his/her workers as fixed by the Board which may consist of the basic wage only or the sum of the basic wage and COLA, if there is any;

m)

“Minimum Basic Wage” means the lowest basic wage fixed by the Board that an employer should pay his/her workers or employees for services rendered on normal working days and hours;

n)

o)

“Agriculture” refers to farming in all its branches and among others, includes the cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities, dairying, raising of livestock or poultry, the culture of fish and other aquatic products in farms or ponds, and other activities performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, but does not include the manufacturing and/or processing of sugar, coconut, abaca, tobacco, pineapple, aquatic or other farm products; “Non-Agriculture Enterprises” refers to establishments or industries other than agricultural enterprises;

q)

“Establishment” refers to one principally engaged in one or predominantly one kind of economic activity at a single fixed location;

r)

“Retail Establishment” refers to one principally engaged in the sale of goods to end users for personal or household use. A retail establishment that regularly engages in wholesale activities loses its retail character;

s)

“Service Establishment” refers to one principally engaged in the sale of services to individuals for their own or household use and is generally recognized as such;

t)

“Establishment with Total Assets of Not More than Three Million (P3,000,000.00) Pesos” refers to establishment with its total assets during the current year of effectivity of the Order amounting to not more than three million (P3,000,000.00) pesos and which is not registered as Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) pursuant to RA 9178.

Total assets refer to all kinds of properties, real or personal used for the conduct of business, including proceeds of loans but excluding the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated.

v)

ab)

“Interim Period” refers to a financial period shorter than a full financial year (most typical a quarter of half year)

ac)

“Deficit” refers to the negative balance of the retained earnings account of a corporation. Retained earnings represent the cumulative balance of periodic earnings, dividend distributions, prior period adjustments and other capital adjustments.

ad)

“Total Assets” refer to the things of value owned by the business such as cash, machines, building and land which can be measured or expressed in money terms.

ae)

“Net Loss” refers to actual loss suffered by a company after deducting expenditures including overhead and interest charges from revenues.

af)

“Financial Statement” refers to a written report which quantitatively describes the financial health of a company. This includes the following: balance sheet ,income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and notes to financial statement.

“Distressed Establishments” refer to establishments which meet the criteria enumerated in Section 1, Rule IV of this Rules.

“Establishments Adversely Affected by Calamities such as Natural and Human-Induced Disasters” refers to establishments which meet the criteria enumerated in Section 1, Rule IV of this Rules.

w)

“Paid-up Capital” refers to the total amount of shareholder capital that has been paid by shareholders.

x)

“Capital” refers to paid-up capital at the end of the last full accounting period, in the case of corporations or total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review, in the case of partnerships and single proprietorships.

Section 4. Basis of Minimum Wage. The minimum wage rates prescribed under the Order shall be for the normal working hours, which shall not exceed eight (8) hours work a day.

Section 5. Suggested Formulae in Determining the Equivalent Monthly Regional Minimum Wage Rates. Without prejudice to existing company practices, agreements or policies, the following formulae may be used as guides in determining the equivalent monthly minimum wage: A. For the Cities of General Santos and Koronadal and the Provinces of Sarangani and South Cotabato: a) For those who are required to work everyday including Sundays or rest days, special days and regular holidays: Equivalent Monthly Rate (EMR)

= Applicable Daily Wage Rate (ADR) x 393.50 days 12

“Stock Corporation” refers to one organized for profit and issues shares of stock to its members.

ah)

“Non-stock Non-Profit” refers to one organized principally for public purposes such as charitable, educational, cultural or similar purposes and does not issue shares of stock to its members.

ai)

“Partnership” refers to persons who bind themselves to contribute money, property or industry to a common fund with the intention of dividing the profits among themselves or for the exercise of a profession.

298 24 67.60 3.90 ---------393.50

aj)

“Single Proprietorship” refers to a business unit owned and controlled by only one person.

b) For those who do not work but are considered paid on rest days, special days and regular holidays:

ak)

“Cooperative” refers to duly registered association pursuant to RA 6938 (Cooperative Code of the Philippines) and other laws.

al)

“Quasi-banks” refer to institution such as investment houses and financing companies performing quasi-banking functions as defined by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

am) “Conservatorship” refers to a remedy resorted to by the monetary board in case a bank or quasi-bank is in a state of continuing inability or unwillingness to maintain condition of liquidity deemed adequate to protect the interests of the depositors and creditors. A conservator is appointed to manage the establishment in order to restore its viability an)

ao)

“Receivership/liquidation” refers to remedy resorted by the Monetary Board in case a bank or quasi-bank is (a) unable to pay its liabilities as they become due in the ordinary course of business (b) has insufficient realizable assets determined by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to meet its liabilities’ (c) cannot continue in business without involving probable losses to its depositors or creditors; or (d) has willfully violated a cease and desist order under Section 37 that has become final involving acts or transactions which amounts to fraud or dissipation of the assets of the institution.

“Under Corporate Rehabilitation” refers to establishments that are placed under a rehabilitation receiver by a court of competent jurisdiction.

ap)

“State of Calamity” refers to a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to property, disruption of means of livelihood, roads and normal way of life of people in the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of a natural or human-induced hazard (Section 3 of RA 10121, “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010)

aq)

“Hazard” refers to a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood or services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage; any potential threat to public safety and/or public health; any phenomenon which has the potential to cause disruption or damage to people, their property, their services or their environment, i.e., their communities. The four classes of hazards are natural, technological, biological and societal hazards. (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council NDRRMC)

ar)

“Disaster” refers to a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources; an actual threat to public health and safety where the local government and emergency services are unable to meet the immediate needs of the community; an event in which the local emergency management measures are insufficient to cope with a hazard, whether due to a lack of time, capacity or resources, resulting in unacceptable levels of damage or number of casualties. (NDRRMC) RULE II NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES

SECTION 1. Simplification of Sectoral/Industry Classification. Consistent with the NWPC Guidelines on Two-Tiered Wage System and based on the studies, analysis and deliberation of the Board, there is a need to simplify the old wage structure consisting of five [5] categories.

For one, the plantation and non- plantation categories shall be combined to form one category under Agriculture Industry considering the difference of Three Pesos [P3.00] wage pay between the two [2] categories.

In the case of Retail/Service Industry, establishments with more than ten workers and those with ten or less shall be under one category considering the difference of Four Pesos [P4.00] wage pay between the two [2] categories.

Consequently, the following industry classification under this Order shall be covered: Non-Agriculture Agriculture Retail/Service Establishments

INDUSTRY/SECTOR

SECTION 2. The New Daily Minimum Wage Rates. Upon the effectivity of the Order: 2.1 The COLA under Wage Order No. RB XII-17 shall be integrated into the basic wage.

2.2 A new COLA of P5.00 per day shall be granted to minimum wage workers effective January 1, 2015.

2.3 The new daily minimum wage shall be as follows: Industry/Sector

New Basic Minimum Wage Upon the Effectivity of this Wage Order

Non-Agriculture Agriculture Retail/Service Establishments

P270.00 P252.00 P250.00

COLA Effective January 01, 2015 P 5.00 P5.00 P5.00

New Minimum Wage Rates Effective January 01, 2015 P275.00 P257.00* P255.00*

“Capital Impairments” refers to the diminution of capital due to accumulated losses.

*Rate of the reclassified Agriculture Industry apply for both Plantation and Non-Plantation Industry. Likewise, new rate for Retail/Service Establishments apply for those employing more than ten and not more than ten workers.

z)

“Stockholders’ Equity” refers to the residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities. It is total assets minus liabilities. It is the same as equity and net worth.

Section 3. Coverage. The new minimum wage rates in the Order shall apply to minimum wage workers and employees in the private sector in the region, regardless of position, designation, or status of employment and irrespective of the methods by which their wages are paid.

aa)

“Full Accounting period” refers to the period of twelve (12) months or one year of

Not covered by the Order are household or domestic helpers, persons employed in the per-

y)

sonal service of another, including family drivers; and workers of registered or certified Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) pursuant to Republic Act 9178.

ag)

“Wage Distortion” means a situation where the application of an increase in prescribed wage rates results in the elimination or severe contraction of intentional quantitative differences in wage or salary rates between and among employee groups in an establishment as to effectively obliterate the distinctions embodied in such wage structure based on skills, length of service, or other logical bases of differentiation;

p)

u)

business operations.

Where 393.50 days: days days days ------days -

EMR 298 52 12 3 ----------

Where 365 days: days days days days -------

365

days c)

Total equivalent number of days

= ADR x 365 days 12 Ordinary working days Rest days Regular holidays Special days Total equivalent number of days

For those who do not work and are not considered paid on Sundays or rest days: EMR

298 12 3 ---------313

Ordinary working days 12 regular holidays x 200% 52 rest days x 130% 3 special days x 130%

Where 313 days: days days days ------days -

= ADR x 313 days 12 Ordinary working days Regular holidays 3 special days (if worked x 130%) Total equivalent number of days

d) For those who do not work and are not considered paid on Saturdays and Sundays or rest days: EMR = ADR x 261 days 12 Where 261 days: 246 days Ordinary working days 12 days Regular holidays 3 days 3 special days (if worked x 130%) ---------------261 days Total equivalent number of days B. For the Cities of Cotabato, Kidapawan and Tacurong and the Provinces of North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat: a) For those who are required to work everyday including Sundays or rest days, special days and regular holidays and Muslim Legal holidays: Equivalent Monthly Rate (EMR) 295 24 6 67.60 3.90 ---------396.50

= Applicable Daily Wage Rate (ADR) x 396.50 days 12

Where 396.50 days: days daysdays days days ------days -

Ordinary working days 12 regular holidays x 200% 3 Muslim Legal Holidays x 200% 52 rest days x 130% 3 special days x 130% Total equivalent number of days

b) For those who do not work but are considered paid on rest days, special days and regular holidays: EMR 295 52 12 3 3 ---------365 c)

Where 365 days: days days days Days days ------days -

Ordinary working days Rest days/Sundays Regular holidays Muslim Legal Holidays Special days Total equivalent number of days

For those who do not work and are not considered paid on Sundays or rest days: EMR

295 12 3 3 ---------313

= ADR x 365 days 12

Where 313 days: days days days days ------days -

= ADR x 313 days 12 Ordinary working days Regular holidays Muslim Legal Holidays 3 special days Total equivalent number of days

d) For those who do not work and are not considered paid on Saturdays and Sundays or rest days: EMR Where 261 days:

= ADR x 261 days 12

14 CLASSIFIED 243 12 3 3 ---------261

days days days days ------days -

Ordinary working days Regular holidays Muslim Legal Holidays 3 special days

Total equivalent number of days

Section 6. Productivity Based Wages. In order to sustain rising levels of wages and enhance competitiveness, businesses are strongly encouraged to adopt productivity improvement schemes such as time and motion studies, good housekeeping, quality circles, labor management cooperation as well as implement gain-sharing programs. Accordingly, the Board shall provide the necessary studies and technical assistance pursuant to Republic Act No. 6971 or the Productivity Incentives Act of 1990.

Section 7. Creditable Wage Increase/Allowances. Wage increases granted by an employer shall be credited as compliance with the prescribed increases set forth herein. In case the increases given are less than the prescribed minimum wage rates, the employer shall pay the difference.

Such creditable increases shall not include anniversary wage increases, merit wage increases, and those resulting from regularization or promotion of employees/workers.

RULE III PROVISIONS TO SPECIFIC GROUP OF WORKERS Section 1. Application to Private Educational Institutions. As a general rule, aIl private educational institutions shall implement the minimum wage.

Private schools that have increased tuition fees for School Year 2014-2015 shall immediately implement the new minimum wage provided in this Order based on the share of the covered workers and employees from the tuition fee increase. In case of any shortfall, payment shall be covered in School Year 2015-2016.

Private educational institutions, which have not increased their tuition fees for the School Year 2014-2015 may defer compliance with the minimum wage prescribed herein until the beginning of School Year 2015-2016.

Section 2. Application to Contractors. In case of contracts for construction projects and for security, janitorial and similar services, the increase in the prescribed minimum wage rates under the Order shall be borne by the principal or client of the contractor and the contract shall be deemed amended accordingly as mandated under the Labor Code.

In the event, however, that the principal or client fails to pay the prescribed minimum wage rates, the construction/service contractor shall be jointly and severally liable with his principal or client.

Section 3. Workers Paid by Result. All workers paid by result, including those who are paid on piecework, “takay,” “pakyaw” or task basis, shall be entitled to not less than the prescribed minimum wage rates per eight (8) hours work a day, or a proportion thereof for working less than eight (8) hours.

The adjusted minimum wage for workers paid by results shall be computed in accordance with the following steps: a) Amount of increase in AMW* X 100 = % increase Previous AMW b) Existing rate/piece x % increase = Increase in rate/piece; c) Existing rate/piece + Increase in rate/piece = Adjusted rate/piece *Where AMW is the applicable minimum wage.

Section 4. Wages of Special Groups of Workers. Wages of apprentices and learners shall in no case be less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the applicable minimum wage rates prescribed in the Order.

All recognized learnership and apprenticeship agreements entered into before the effectivity of this Wage Order shall be considered automatically modified insofar as their wage clauses are concerned to reflect the prescribed wage rates.

EDGEDAVAO VOL. 7 ISSUE 91 • TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 b. Partial Exemption

a. Full Exemption

1. Establishments with total assets, including those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated, of not more than three million pesos (P3,000,000.00), and which establishments are not registered as Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs); 2. Distressed establishments; and 3. Establishments adversely affected by calamities such as Natural and Human Induced Disasters.

Section 2. Criteria for Exemptions. To qualify for exemptions, the following criteria shall be met: A. Establishments with total assets, including those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated, of not more than three million pesos (P3,000,000.00), and which establishments are not registered as Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) 1. Its total assets during the current year of effectivity of the Order amounts to not more than three million (P3, 000.000.00) pesos.

2. Total Assets refer to all kinds of properties, real or personal used for the conduct of business, including proceeds of loans but excluding the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated.

3. Not registered as Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE).

B. Distressed Establishments 1. For Corporations/Cooperatives a. Full Exemption a.1 When the deficit, as defined in Section 1 (N) of the Amended Rules on Exemption, as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the paid-up capital for the same period; or a.2 When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e. negative stockholders’ equity , as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.

a. Audited Financial Statement for the last full accounting period; or Sworn Statement of Assets and Liabilities showing the list and values of assets owned and being used in the conduct of business, which shall be supported by the following information.

a.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review; or

a.1 Date of acquisition; a.2 Acquisition cost; and,

a.2 When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e. negative net worth as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.

a.3 Depreciated value.

b. Partial Exemption b.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last full two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 10% but less than 20% of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review.

b. Income Tax Return (ITR) and Account Information Form duly filed with BIR. B. For Distressed Establishments

c. Conditional Exemption 1. For Corporations, Cooperatives, Single Proprietorships, Partnerships, Non-Stock

c.1 When the actual net loss as of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of total assets.

Non-Profit Organizations: a. Full or Partial Exemption

3. For Non-stock, Non-profit

a.1. Audited financial statements (together with the Auditor’s opinion and the notes thereto) for the last two (2 full accounting periods preceding the effectivity of the Order filed with and stamped “received” by the appropriate agency.

a. Full Exemption a.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amount to 20% or more of the fund balance/members’ contribution at the beginning of the period: or

b. Conditional Exemption b.1 Audited financial statement (together with the Auditor’s opinion and the notes thereto) for the last full accounting period and interim quarterly financial statements for the period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.

a.2 When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e. negative fund balance/ members’ contributions as of the last full accounting period or interim period, if any, immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.

b.2 To confirm the grant of conditional exemption, audited financial statements for the last full accounting period, stamped received by the appropriate government agency, to be submitted within 30 days from the lapse of the one year exemption period.

b. Partial Exemption: b.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amount to at least 10% but not more than 20% of the fund balance/members’ contribution at the beginning of the period

2. For Banks and Quasi-banks

c. Conditional Exemption:

Certification from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that it is under receivership/liquidation.

c.1 When the actual net loss as of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of total assets.

3. For Establishments Under Corporate Rehabilitation

4. For Banks and Quasi-banks a. Under receivership/liquidation Exemption may be granted to a bank or quasi-bank under receivership or liquidation when there is a certification from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that it is under receivership or liquidation as provided in Section 30 of RA 7653, otherwise known as the New Central Bank Act. b. Under controllership/conservatorship

Exemption may be granted to corporations, partnerships and associations under corporate rehabilitation when there is an order from the court of competent jurisdiction that it is under rehabilitation as provided in Section 6 Rule IV of the Interim Rules of Procedure on Corporate Rehabilitation (2000).

Section 1. Exemptions. The following may be exempted from the applicability of the Order upon application with and as determined by the Board, based on documentation and other requirements in accordance with applicable rules and regulations issued by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (Commission):

2. For Establishments Existing for at least One (1) Year, the following shall be submitted in addition to the aforementioned required documents:

2. For single Proprietorships/Partnership

Section 5. Mobile and Branch Workers. The minimum wage rates of workers, who by nature of their work have to travel, shall be those applicable in the domicile or head office of the employer.

RULE IV EXEMPTION

d. Copy of Loan Contract/s and Duly-Notarized Certification of Amortization Payments on the Loan (if any); and, e. Duly notarized copy of Contract of Lease for assets used in the conduct of business covered by lease agreement (if any).

c.1 When the actual net loss as of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of the total assets.

A bank or quasi-bank under controllership/conservatorship may apply for exemption as a distressed establishment under Section 3 A of the Amended Rules on Exemption.

Section 6. Transfer of Personnel. The transfer of personnel to areas outside the Region shall not be a valid ground for the reduction of the wage rates being enjoyed by the workers prior to such transfer. The workers transferred to the other Regions with higher wage rates shall be entitled to the minimum wage rate applicable therein.

c.3 Depreciated value.

c. Conditional Exemption

All qualified handicapped workers shall receive the full amount of the minimum wage rate prescribed in the Order pursuant to Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons.

The minimum wage rates of workers working in branches or agencies of establishments within the Region shall be those applicable in the place where they are stationed.

c.1 Date of acquisition; c.2 Acquisition cost; and,

b.1 When the deficit, as defined in Section 1 (N), as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 10% but less than 20% of the paid-up capital for the same period.

5. Establishments Under Corporate Rehabilitation

C. Establishments adversely affected by Calamities such as Natural and Human- Induced Disasters 1. The establishment must be located in an area declared by a competent authority as under a state of calamity.

2. The calamity must have occurred within six months prior to the effectivity of this order.

However if based on the assessment by a competent authority, the damage to properties is at least 50% and the period of recovery will exceed one year, the six month period may be extended to one year.

3. Losses suffered by the establishment as a result of the calamity that exceed the insurance coverage should amount to 20% or more of the stockholders’ equity as of the last full accounting period in the case of corporations and cooperatives, total invested capital in the case of partnerships and single proprietorships and fund balance/members’ contribution in the case of non-stock non-profit organizations.

Only losses or damage to properties directly resulting from the calamity and not incurred as a result of normal business operations shall be considered.

4. Where necessary, the Board or its duly-authorized representative shall conduct an ocular inspection of the establishment or engage the services of experts to validate the extent of damages suffered.

Section 3. Documents Required. An Application for exemption shall be submitted together with the following documentary requirements:.

For All Categories of Exemption Proof of notice of filing of the application to the President of the union/contracting party if one is organized in the establishment, or if there is no union, a copy of a circular giving general notice of the filing of the application to all the workers in the establishment. The proof of notice, which may be translated in the vernacular, shall state that the workers’ representative was furnished a copy of the application with all the supporting documents. The notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the establishment.

The Board may require the submission of other pertinent documents to support the application for exemption.

tion.

Order from a Court of competent jurisdiction that the establishment is under rehabilita-

C. For Establishments Adversely Affected by Calamities such as Natural and Human-Induced Disasters 1. Affidavit from the General Manager or Chief Executive Officer of the establishment regarding the following: a. Date and Type of calamity; b. Amount of losses/damages suffered as a result of the calamity; c. List of properties damaged/lost together with estimated valuation; d. For properties that are not insured, a statement that the same are not covered by insurance.

2. Copies of insurance policy contracts covering the properties damage, if any.

3. Adjuster’s report for insured properties 4. Audited Financial Statements for the last full accounting period preceding the effectivity of the wage order stamped received by the appropriate government agency.

In case of total damage to properties caused by the calamity, a Certification by the Barangay and pictures of the damaged property/ies may be submitted in lieu of the Audited Financial Statements.

Section 4. Application for Exemption. Within seventy-five (75) days from the date of publication of this Rules, an application for exemption shall be filed with the Board in three (3) legible copies by the owner/manager or duly authorized representative of an establishment either through personal service or by registered mail provided that all the required documents in support of the application must be filed within the said 75-day filing period and that no further extension of filing and submission of required documents shall be allowed. The date of mailing shall be deemed as the date of filing.

However, in case of applications of establishments adversely affected by calamities where the calamity occurred after the expiration of the period for the filing of an application for exemption, the Board may re-open the same Applications for exemption filed with the DOLE regional district or provincial offices are considered filed with the appropriate Board in the Region.

The application shall be under oath and accompanied by complete supporting documents as enumerated under Section 1, Rule IV. Section 5. Duration and Extent of Exemption.

A. Full exemption of one (1) year from effectivity of the Order shall be granted to all categories of establishments that meet the applicable criteria for exemption under Section 1, Rule IV of this Rules.

B. Partial exemption of 50% from effectivity of the Order with respect to the amount or period of exemption shall be granted only in the case of distressed establishments under Section 1, Rule IV of this Rules.

C. Conditional exemption of one (1) year from the effectivity of the Order shall be granted only in the case of distressed establishments under Section 1 of this Rule IV of these Rules. The conditional exemption shall be confirmed, as follows: c. 1 For Corporations

A. For Establishments with total assets, including those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated, of not more than three million pesos (P3,000,000.00), and which establishments are not registered as Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) 1. For New Establishments a. Mayor’s Permit; b. Certificate of Registration as business enterprise from the appropriate government agency/ies (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration, in the case of corporation, partnership, or association; Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) registration, in the case of a cooperative; or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) business name registration, in the case of sole proprietorship). c. Sworn Statement of Assets and Liabilities showing the list and values of assets owned and to be used in the conduct of business, which shall be supported by the following information:

When deficit as defined, as of the last full accounting period amounts to 20% or more of the paid-up capital for the same period. c.2 For Single Proprietorships And Partnerships When the net loss for the last two full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review. c.3 For Non-Stock, Non- Profit Organizations When net loss for the last two full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the fund balance/members’ contribution at the beginning of the period.

In the absence of such actual losses, the company shall pay its workers the wage increases due them under the Order, retroactive to the effectivity of the Order.

VOL. 7 ISSUE 91 • TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 Section 6. Effect of Application for Exemption. Whenever an application for exemption has been duly filed with the Board, action on any complaint for alleged non-compliance thereto shall be deferred pending its resolution. In the event that the application for exemption is not granted, the applicant firm shall pay the appropriate compensation due to the covered workers as provided for in the Order plus interest of one percent (1%) per month, retroactive from the effectivity of the Order.

Section 7. Workers’ Opposition. Any worker or, if unionized, the union in the applicant establishment, may file with the Board within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the notice of the application, an opposition to the application for exemption stating the reasons why the application should not be approved, furnishing the applicant a copy thereof. The opposition shall be in three (3) legible copies, under oath and accompanied by pertinent documents, if any.

Section 8. Motion for Reconsideration.

The aggrieved party may file with the Board a motion for reconsideration of the decision on the application for exemption within ten (10) days from its receipt and shall state the particular grounds upon which the motion is based, copy furnished the other party and the DOLE Regional Office concerned.

grounds relied upon, and the arguments in support thereof.

The appeal shall not be deemed perfected if it is filed with any office or entity other than the Board.

RULE V WAGE DISTORTION, WAGE AGREEMENTS, AND WAGE ADMINISTRATION Section 1. Effect on Existing Wage Structure. Where the application of the adjustment prescribed under the Order results in distortion in the wage structure within an establishment, the same shall be corrected in accordance with the procedure provided for under Article 124 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended.

Should any dispute arise as a result of wage distortion, the employer and the union shall negotiate to correct the distortion through the grievance procedure under their Collective Bargaining Agreement, and if it remains unresolved, through voluntary arbitration. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, the voluntary arbitrator shall decide the dispute within ten (10) calendar days from the time said dispute is referred to voluntary arbitration.

Section 9. Appeal to the Commission.

Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Board may file an appeal to the Commission, through the Board, in two (2) legible copies, not later than ten (10) days from the date of receipt of the decision.

In cases where there are no Collective Bargaining Agreements or recognized labor unions, the employers and workers shall endeavor to correct such distortions. Any dispute arising there from shall be settled through the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) and if it remains unresolved after ten (10) calendar days of conciliation, the same shall be referred to the appropriate branch of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). The NLRC shall conduct continuous hearings and decide the dispute within twenty (20) calendar days from the time said dispute is submitted for compulsory arbitration.

The appeal, with proof of service to the other party, shall be accompanied with a memorandum of appeal, which shall state the date appellant received the decision, the

Section 2. Effect of Dispute. The pendency of a dispute arising from wage distortion shall not in any way delay the applicability of any increase prescribed in the Order.

No second motion for reconsideration shall be entertained in any case. The decision of the Board shall be final and executory unless appealed to the Commission.

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EDGEDAVAO Section 3. Freedom to Bargain. The Order shall not be construed to prevent workers in particular firms or enterprises of industries from bargaining for higher wages and flexible working arrangements with their respective employers. Further, the application of the wage increase shall not apply to the existing wage already negotiated under the company’s collective bargaining agreement.

Section 4. Complaints for Non-Compliance. Complaints for non-compliance with the Order shall be filed with the Regional Office of the Department having jurisdiction over the workplace and shall be the subject of enforcement proceedings under Articles 128 and 129 of the Labor Code, as amended, without prejudice to criminal prosecution, which may be undertaken against those who fail to comply.

Section 5. Non-Diminution of Benefits.

Nothing in the Order and in these Rules shall be construed to reduce any existing wage rates, allowances and benefits of any form under existing laws, decrees, issuances, executive orders, and/or under any contract or agreement between the workers and the employers.

RULE VI SPECIAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Appeal to the Commission.

Any party aggrieved by the Order may file a verified appeal with the Commission through the Board within ten (10) calendar days from the publication of the Order. The Commission shall decide the appeal within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of filing. A memorandum of appeal, which shall state the grounds, relied upon, and the arguments in support of the appeal shall accompany the appeal.

Section 2. Effects of Filing of Appeal.

The filing of the appeal does not operate to stay the Order unless the party appealing such Order shall file with the Commission an undertaking with a surety or sureties satisfactory to the Commission for payment of the corresponding wage adjustment to employees

affected by the Order, in the event such Order is affirmed.

Section 3. Penal Provision. Pursuant to Section 12, RA 6727, as amended by Republic Act No.8188, any person, corporation, trust, firm, partnership, association or entity which refuses or fails to pay the prescribed increase in the Order shall be punished by a fine of not less than Twenty-five thousand pesos (P25,000.00) nor more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) or imprisonment of not less than two (2) years nor more than four (4) years or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. Provided, that any person convicted under the Order shall not be entitled to the benefits provided for under the Probation Law. If the violation is committed by a corporation, trust or firm, partnership, association or any other entity, the penalty of imprisonment shall be imposed upon the entity’s responsible officers, including but not limited to the president, vice-president, chief executive officer, general manager, managing director or partner.

Section 5. Prohibition Against Injunction. No preliminary or permanent injunction or temporary restraining order may be issued by any court, tribunal or other entity against any proceedings before the Board.

Section 6. Reporting Requirement. Any person, company, corporation partnership or any entity engaged in business shall submit a verified itemized listing of their labor component to the Board not later than January 31, 2015 and every year thereafter in accordance with the form as prescribed by the Commission.

Section 7. Repealing Clause. All orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of the Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 8. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section or provision of the Order is declared unconstitutional or illegal, the other provisions or parts hereof shall remain valid.

Section 9. Effectivity. This Rules shall take effect on 01 August 2014.

APPROVED, 04 June 2014, Koronadal City, Philippines.

SIMPLICIO H. VILLARTA, JR. Member Workers’ Representative

Section 4. Conduct of Inspection by the Department. The Department shall conduct inspections of establishments, as often as necessary, to determine whether the workers are paid the prescribed wage rates and other benefits granted by law or any Wage Order. In the conduct of inspection in unionized companies, Department inspectors shall always be accompanied by the President or other responsible officer of the recognized bargaining unit or of any interested union. In the case of non-unionized establishments, a worker representing the workers in the said company will accompany the inspectors.

ATTY. EUGENIO U. SOYAO Member Employers’ Representative

The workers’ representative shall have the right to submit his own findings to the Department and to testify on the same if he does not concur with the findings of the Department’s Inspector.

APPROVED, __________________

ARTURO G. VALERO NEDA Director Vice-Chairperson

JOEMARIE P. ANGELES Member Workers’ Representative

WARREN GREGORIO A. MANILAY Member Employers’ Representative

IBRAHIM K. GUIAMADEL DTI Director Vice-Chairperson OFELIA B. DOMINGO, CESO III DOLE Director Chairperson

ROSALINDA DIMAPILIS-BALDOZ Secretary Department of Labor and Employment

Republic of the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment National Wages and Productivity Commission REGIONAL TRIPARTITE WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY BOARD Region XII, Koronadal City JUSTIFICATION ON THE EXEMPTIBLE CATEGORY OF ESTABLISHMENTS WITH TOTAL ASSETS OF P3M OR LESS UNDER WAGE ORDER NO. RB XII-18

b. Sworn Statement of Assets and Liabilities showing the list and values of assets owned and to be used in the conduct of business, which shall be supported by the following information;

establishments, particularly in the retail and service sector, that have a limited capacity to pay.

Pursuant to the above, the following categories of establishments may be exempted upon application with and as determined by the Board, in accordance with applicable criteria on exemption as provided in this Guidelines; provided further that The intent of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (Regional such categories are expressly specified in this Order.

Board) XII in the issuance of Wage Order No. RB XII-18, among others, is to provide a safety net protection to the low-income workers while striking a balance between 1. Distressed establishments the needs of workers, capacity of employers to pay, and the requirements of economic 2. New business enterprises (NBEs) growth and development of the region.

3. Establishments adversely affected by natural calamities

1. Date of acquisition; 2. Acquisition cost; and, 3. Depreciated value.

I. BACKGROUND

Recognizing the need of private sector workers in Region XII and in order to help Exemptible categories outside of the abovementioned list may be allowed only them cope with the rising cost of living and without impairing the productivity and if they are in accord with the rationale for exemption reflected in the first paragraph viability of business and industry therein, the Board granted in the abovementioned of this section. The concerned Regional Board shall submit strong and justifiable Wage Order, an increase in their minimum wage. reason/s for the inclusion of such categories which shall be subject to review/ approval by the Commission.

Moreover, in the determination of the wage increase, the Board considered not only the needs of workers and other criteria but also the capacity of employers to The last paragraph of the abovementioned Section allows an exemptible pay. Hence, category outside of the enumerated categories provided it is in accord with the rationale for exemption and complies with the above process. And the purpose for Section 11 (a) of Wage Order RB XII-18 reads: the inclusion of Section 11 of the Wage Order is very much in conformity with the purposes in Section 1, Rule IV on Exemption.

“Exemptible Category. The establishments with total assets, including those arising from loans but exclusive of the land on which the particular business The micro, small and medium (MSME) enterprises are expectedly affected or entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated, are not more than three million benefited by such exemptible category. By its effect, the exemption is believed to pesos (P3,000,000.00), may be exempted from the applicability of this Order, upon allow these establishments to expand and therefore create more jobs aside from application with and as determined by the Board, based on documentation and other preserving existing ones. This is consistent with the strategic efforts of government requirements in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations issued by the to balance the twin goals of workers protection and job preservation.

Commission.”

It is a fact that MSMEs are recognized for their capacity to provide jobs for formal This category of exemption has been provided under previous Wage Orders labor force and contribute to the total economic output. Given the primacy of job particularly Wage Orders Nos. RB XII -12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17. However, in creation in the current administration’s agenda, these establishments are considered compliance of the Revised Rules on Exemption by which the Board is required to a potent force in contributing to employment and alleviating poverty. make strong justification and to seek Commission’s approval in cases by which a wage order provides for another category of exemption outside of the enumerated This short-term exemption, which can be interpreted as a form of incentive, is categories therein, as in the case of the subject Wage Order No. RB XII -18, the Board expected therefore to provide these micro, small and medium entrepreneurs a muchre-iterates its previous justification when it issued Wage Order Nos. RBXII-12, 13, 14, needed respite from the competitive pressures in the environment and allow them to 15, 16 and 17. obtain firmer ground to recover losses if any, sustain their businesses and thereafter expand the same.

II. JUSTIFICATION 2. Safeguards.

1. Legal Bases/Policy Intent Exemption is not automatic and applicants under this category will have to go 1.a Article II, Section 20, Constitution through the rigor of applying for exemption and must comply with the following criteria and submission of documents: “The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector, encourages private enterprises and provides incentives to needed investments.”

A. Criteria: 1.b Article XIII, Section 3, par 4. Constitution 1. Its total assets during the current year of effectivity of the Order amount “The state shall regulate the relations between workers and employers, to not more than three million (P3,000.000.00) pesos. recognizing the right of labor to its just share in the fruits of production and the right of enterprises to reasonable returns on investments and to expansion and growth.

2. Total Assets refer to all kinds of properties, real or personal used for the conduct of business, including proceeds of loans but excluding the land 1.c Section 2, Rules on Exemption (NWPC Guidelines No. 02, series of 2007. on which the particular business entity’s office, plant and equipment are situated.

Exemption of establishments from compliance with the wage increases and cost of living allowances prescribed by the Boards may be granted in order to (1) B. Additional Supporting Documents: assist establishments experiencing temporary difficulties due to losses maintain the financial viability of their businesses and continued employment of their workers; 1. For New Establishments (2) encourage the establishment of new businesses and the creation of more jobs, particularly in areas outside the National Capital Region and Export Processing a. Mayor’s Permit; Zones, in line with the policy on industry dispersal; and (3) ease the burden of micro

a. Copy of Loan Contract/s and Duly-Notarized Certification of Amortization Payments on the Loan (if any); and b. Duly notarized copy of Contract of Lease for assets used in the conduct of business covered by lease agreement (if any).

2.

For Establishments Existing for at least One (1) Year, the following shall be submitted in addition to the aforementioned required documents: a. Audited Financial Statement for the last full accounting period; or Sworn Statement of Assets and Liabilities showing the list and values of assets owned and being used in the conduct of business, which shall be supported by the following information: 1. Date of acquisition; 2. Acquisition cost; and, 3. Depreciated value. b. Income Tax Return (ITR) and Account Information Form duly filed with BIR

This justification is respectfully submitted to the National Wages and Productivity Commission for its review and/or approval.

APPROVED, 04 June 2014, Koronadal City, Philippines.

SIMPLICIO H. VILLARTA, JR. Member Workers’ Representative

ATTY. EUGENIO U. SOYAO Member Employers’ Representative

ARTURO G. VALERO NEDA Director Vice-Chairperson

JOEMARIE P. ANGELES Member Workers’ Representative

WARREN GREGORIO A. MANILAY Member Employers’ Representative

IBRAHIM K. GUIAMADEL DTI Director Vice-Chairperson OFELIA B. DOMINGO, CESO III DOLE Director Chairperson

APPROVED, __________________

ROSALINDA DIMAPILIS-BALDOZ Secretary Department of Labor and Employment

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EDGEDAVAO VOL. 7 ISSUE 91 • TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

ROYAl RORY Rory McIlroy wins British Open for 3rd major

CHAmP. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy takes home the Claret Jug after winning the 2014 British Open.

SKC fetes athletes, W sports leaders tonight

By KaI Del CoRRo

T

HE So Kim Cheng Sports Foundation is celebrating its 20th year today with the staging of the 20th So Kim Cheng Sports Awards at the Grand regal hotel.

The SKC is the second largest award-giving body outside of Manila and this year the Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to world champion Cong.

Manny Pacquiao while the Sports Leadership Award will be given to Gov. rodolfo del rosario.

The much-coveted Male Athlete of the Year will be conferred on Gabriel Quinones of Brokenshire College for his achievements in Karatedo while the Female Athlete of the Year award will be conferred on Ella Grace Moulic for her achievements in chess.

For their 20th year, the SKC Sports Foundation has done a clustering of the local sports groups and they will also have the athletes participate in a parade. Also, this year is very special because they will be giving out around 150 insurance plans to the athletes. This will be done to keep the athletes motivated and encouraged to keep bettering their skills in their chosen fields.

The insurance plan is considered a very huge development as the scene for local athletes can be very discouraging. According to Mr. Beethoven Sur of the SKC Sports Foundation.

“The local athletes get injured and most of the time they don’t have what

they need to pay for the bills and sometimes they end up no longer getting discouraged and so the insurance coverage will definitely be a big help and a big boost,” Sur said during the weekly FAST Fridays media forum at the Barrio Fiesta of SM Lanang Premier.

The list of outstanding athletes: Arnis – Klienn Mataverde and Dianalyn Alcain; Athletics – Sony Wagdos and Langie Mae Meder: Baseball – Lowie John Chan; Badminton – Arthur Samuel Salvado Jr. and Jennifer Helyn Saladaga; Boxing – Brix Catipay; Basketball – Janrex Tahanlangit and Lyndabler Sangco; Chess – Earl rhay Mantilla and Exiquila Apao; Dancesport – rodel Banal and Myrthle Chlloee ramos; Duckpin bowling – Marcelino de Guzman and Mercy del Mar; Football – Agot Danto; Judo – Wilson Bonhoc and Desiree inciso; Karatedo – Josh Andrew Worsley and Carmela Marie Estarija; Lawn tennis – Jennie Celine Dizon; Motocross – Jeven Lagrada; Sepak takraw – Christian John Altovar; Softball – Evelyn Tampos; Swimming – Ernie Gawilan and Zoe Marie Hilario; Taekwondo – Joshua Mangibunong and Fharmaine Penanueva; Table tennis – Smith Billy Catera and Lindy Marie Darlo; Tenpin bowling – ian neil Ancheta and Crystal Christine Chavez; Volleyball – Jeff Mark Agang and nicole Frando; Wushu – Evita Elise Zamora.

ALKinG off the 18th green as the British Open champion, rory Mcilroy kept gazing at all the greats on golf’s oldest trophy.

On the claret jug, his name is etched in silver below Phil Mickelson. in the record book, he is listed behind Jack nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the youngest to get three legs of the career Grand Slam.

And over four days at royal Liverpool, he had no equal. “i’m immensely proud of myself,” Mcilroy said after his two-shot victory Sunday that was never really in doubt. “To sit here, 25 years of age, and win my third major championship and be three-quarters of the way to a career Grand Slam ... yeah, i never dreamed of being at this point in my career so quickly.”

He had to work a little

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harder than he wanted for this one.

Staked to a six-shot lead going into the final round, Mcilroy turned back every challenge. He made two key birdies around the turn, and delivered a majestic drive at just the right moment to close with a 1-under 71 and complete his wireto-wire victory. in another major lacking tension over the final hour, what brought The Open to life was the potential of its champion.

After nearly two years of turmoil, Mcilroy looked like the kid who shattered scoring records to win the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional, and who won the PGA Championship at Kiawah island by a record eight shots a year later.

Boy Wonder is back.

Or maybe he’s just getting started again.

Mcilroy won by two shots over Sergio Gar-

as well as match them step by step.

Bottomline is there is no doubt Paul Lee is very much deserving of a spot to the Gilas roster. The only question is who he bumps off in case he gets the spot.

So it’s going to be a tossup among Alapag, Tenorio and Lee. Chicago-based Coach ronel Leuterio of The royal Mandaya Hotel, former coach of the Davao Eagles in the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) thinks Lee is the better fit over Tenorio. He thinks Lea is more consistent on the outside than Tenorio. it’s a very difficult choice to make for Coach Chot actually. Ten-

cia and rickie Fowler to become the first startto-finish winner since Woods at St. Andrews in 2005. Even with one major left this year, the northern irishman already is looking ahead to Augusta national next April for a shot at the slam. “i’ve really found my passion again for golf,” Mcilroy said. “not that it ever dwindled, but it’s what i think about when i get up in the morning. it’s what i think about when i go to bed. i just want to be the best golfer that i can be. And i know if i can do that, then trophies like this are within my capability.”

Mcilroy put an end to this major with a powerful drive down the fairway at the par-5 16th, setting up a twoputt birdie to restore his lead to three shots. He finished with two pars, tapping in for par on the

orio has shown he has the heart and the nerves in endgames as proven by his heroics against a US squad in the Jones Cup last year. However, Tenorio’s shooting has been suspect in the last FiBA tournament and in the FiBA Asia Championships.

But make no mistake about Tenorio’s spunk. He is fast and witty as well.

Alapag is the most seasoned of the three and is not gun shy from all corners and from oddest angles. no question about his leadership too. Alapag is like the team’s glue.

The roster may also be shaken in the 3 spots where Gary Da-

18th green.

The hard part was trying not to cry when his mother, rosie, came onto the green with tears streaming down her face.

She was not at the other two majors. Before leaving, Mcilroy turned and applauded the fans in the horseshoe arena who were witness to another masterpiece.

This could have been another romp except for a shaky stretch early for Mcilroy, and solid efforts from Garcia and Fowler.

Garcia pulled within two shots with four holes to play until he put his tee shot in a pot bunker just right of the 15th green.

His first shot failed to get over the 4-foot sodden wall and rolled back into the sand. He made bogey, and two birdies over the final three holes were not enough. Garcia shot 66 and was runner-up in a major for the fourth time.

vid and Larry Fonacier looked like they will have to make a run for their spot against guys like Jay Washington and Beu Belga. David remains very inconsistent and has not really exploded as advertised.

Fonacier may be too light when the World Cup giants go by him.

So that too makes Washington and Belga reasonable replacements. it’s still a month to go and the Gilas need to retool themselves before heading to Spain.

Whether it’s going to be Lee or Tenorio, is a decision that only reyes and his coaching staff can decide for now. We have seen Lee play and save us the medal against China. This guy is for real.

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Bryant fears life after hoops

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3X3 WINNERs. Aldrech Ramos, Rey Guevarra, Terrence Romeo, and Nino Canaleta show off their haul at the 2014 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manila Masters.

(Photo from FIBA 3x3’s Twitter account)

mANIlA ICE Manila-West takes FiBA 3x3 title from defending champion Doha

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T took four long distance two-point bombs from Manila West in the closing minutes to finally bring down towering defending world champion Doha, 21-17, in the 2014 FiBA 3x3 World Tour Manila Masters finals last night at the Mega Fashion Hall of the SM Megamall.

Aldrech ramos delivered two, including the championship-clinching shot, while rey Guevarra

and Terrence romeo each hit one, with the Globalport star snapping a 17-all tie with 30 seconds remaining.

A jump ball in the ensuing play gave Manila West possession and ramos drained the biggest 2-pointer of his threeon-three career from left wing to spark wild celebration inside the court and five floors up where the packed home crowd

lined up the glass railings.

Veteran Qatari 7-footer Yaseen Musa was inconsolable, turning furious and going after the two referees even as Doha team officials tried to restrain him and 6-foot-8 teammate Mohd Yousef Mohmmed.

The Qataris questioned a number of borderline calls down the stretch but there was no denying that their perimeter de-

fense failed to shut down the Filipino shooters who touched them from afar. ramos, who plays for newcomer nLEX (formerly Air21) in the Philippine Basketball Association, and Guevarra, from Meralco, each had seven points, while Canaleta, from Talk ‘n Text, added five. Globalport’s romeo only had two points but these came during the game’s turning point.

utes in 1,049 games (842 starts) for the Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards and Heat.

---The Washington Wizards announced Saturday that they acquired power forward Kris Humphries from the Boston Celtics for a protected 2015 second round draft pick.

Humphries averaged 8.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in 19.9 minutes over in 69 games (30 starts) with Boston last season. in 10 seasons with the Utah Jazz, Toronto raptors, Dallas Mavericks, new Jersey and Brooklyn nets and Celtics, he has averaged 6.8 points and 5.5 rebounds.

The Wizards also retained power forward/ center Kevin Seraphin, signed a $3.89 million qualifying offer, according to multiple reports.

Seraphin averaged 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.5 blocks and 10.9 minutes per game last season.

---The Miami Heat resigned forward/center Chris Andersen on Saturday.

The team did not disclose terms of the deal.

Last season, Anderson averaged 6.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.35 blocks in 72 games. He shot a career-high 64.4 percent from the field.

Andersen, a 12-year nBA veteran, has averaged 5.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.53 blocks while shooting 52.9 percent from the field in 596 nBA regular-season games.

Roach: China’s Zou Shiming on course for world title

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FuTuRE CHAmP. Zou Shiming at the Venetian Macau. The 33-year-old Chinese boxer is being fast-tracked to have a shot at a world title.

OS Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said he is “scared” about his future after basketball.

Bryant, who turns 36 in August, is under contract with the Lakers for two more seasons. He played just six games last season. After he returned from an Achilles’ tendon tear, he sustained a season-ending knee injury.

He is the subject of a documentary that airs on Showtime in november.

“Kobe Bryant’s Muse” looks into his life last season when the Lakers went 27-55 as he recovered from the injuries.

The absence forced Bryant to think more about his future after his playing days are over. “i’m afraid, too,” he said Friday at the summer TV critics’ meeting.

“You really have to lean on muses and mentors going forward, just as i did as a kid. it’s about having that next wave of things, which is scary as hell, but it’s fun at the same time.”

---The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent forward rashard Lewis on Saturday.

The team did not release terms of the deal.

Lewis spent the past two seasons with the Miami Heat and was a member of their 2013 nBA championship team. Last season, he averaged 4.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 16.2 minutes in 60 games. in 16 nBA seasons, the two-time nBA All-Star has averaged 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 32.0 min-

y winning his fifth straight pro fight (5-0-0, 1 KO), trainer Freddie roach believes Zou Shiming has a genuine shot at superstardom having already landed his first professional belt, the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) international flyweight title - one tier below a world title - by unanimous decision. roach had said the 33-year-old Guizhou native was being fast-tracked towards a title fight because of his advancing age and if he performed well in this bout, the Zou team would eye a world title fight in november. Zou’s performance had his team nodding in approval.

“We did 10 hard rounds tonight. it wasn’t perfect but we are going closer and closer all the time. i think we will be there pretty soon [a world title fight].

His [Zou] right hand was great and his power was a bit better. He was throwing more combinations. That’s what i want to see,” said roach.

“The pace was good and he’s been sitting down on his punches a bit more.”

Zou is being lined up to possibly challenge iBF flyweight world champion Amnat ruenroeng, of Thailand, on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against American Chris Algieri on november 23 in Macau.

Saturday’s pulsating contest had the 8,000-strong crowd on its feet. De La rosa suffered an accidental headbutt in the fifth round and was struggling to contain the bleeding.

This is one small victory and i am sure there are many challenges along the road. The game plan was to

win round by round ZOU SHiMinG “This is one small victory and i am sure there are many challenges along the road. The game plan was to win round by round. After going through 10 rounds, i am more confident of going to 12 rounds [title fight], so it’s a big step for me,” said Zou, who was wearing his trademark gold trunks and gold boots. “i have been thinking of the world title ever since day one. i have faith in my team and my training staff.

They have been very effective. “i’m very confident i will be ready for a world title. i am very happy with my physical conditioning.

There’s been a big difference from amateur boxing to professional boxing. You have to put more power into your punching,” he said.

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HERO. Paul Lee is swarmed by his teammates after sinking three free throws to lift Pilipinas Smart Gilas to a third place finish in the FIBA Asia Cup. www. fibaasia.net

Is PAul GOING TO sPAIN? Paul Lee vs. L.A. Tenorio at the guard spot

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LL of a sudden, Paul Lee has a legitimate case for a spot in the SMArT Gilas Pilipinas roster.

The wily guard from rain Or Shine in the PBA shot to contention after showing spunk and savvy, and not to mention nerves of steel when he rose to the occasion in the battle for third place

in the last FiBA Asia Cup in Wuhan, China.

Lee, in only his first stint as a member of the national team in an overseas competition, led the Gilas’ scoring in all but one of its games in China. He laced the footnote to that stint with a gutsy play only players with high basketball iQ coupled with steely nerves

are capable of doing.

Lee’s presence of mind in fishing a foul off two tall Chinese defenders at the buzzer were a stroke of genius only legends like Michael Jordan, reggie Miller and Larry Bird are known for.

Then came the three pressure-paced free throws Lee sank with icecold calmness.

Lee’s free throws buried the ghost of Olsen racela’s missed free throws in a sorry loss to Korea years back. it also slayed the ghost of China’s domination of the Philippines which had ran for two decades.

And now the question, would you give Paul Lee a spot to the FiBA World Cup team in Spain?

The Gilas have veteran Jimmy Alapag as starting point guard and LA Tenorio as back up.

There’s also Jason Castro but he’s more of the two than one. Although under the system of coach Chot reyes, the Gilas can play even without a small point guard bringing the ball up.

That’s the beauty of a

dribble drive system.

Gabe norwood can bring the ball up, as well as Castro. The dribblers bring it up to the shooters on the wings or drive it to the hoop and create the play. This set up is perfect for a Paul Lee who is big but wily and brainy.

Lee can match bodies with big guards in Spain

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