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CHOSEN EVENT. Rugby is one of the events calendared for Davao City’s Laro’t Saya Program. Photo from Davao Durians Rugby

FAMILY BONDING AT THE PARK

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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IME was when people go to the parks for just about anything. Walk, jog, picnic or just plain watch the sunset.

These days, malls have replaced the parks.

Instead of promenading and enjoying the fresh air, people spend weekends at air-conditioned malls, shop, watch movies or just plain pig it out in a restaurant.

We have somehow lost the urge to go to the parks.

Now, here comes the Philippine Sports Commission’s “Laro’t Saya Sa Parke (Play and Learn)”, a Sports For All-themed project that families can enjoy together. What’s best is that, it’s free and it’s for all members of the family from Dad and Mom to the kids.

We can now go back to the old-fashioned weekend at the park, not only to enjoy each other’s company amid green surroundings, but also to participate in a sports discipline of their choice and get fitter—and healthier—in the process.

It started in 2012 in Luneta and Quezon City Memorial Circle in Metro Manila. PSC chairman Rocardo Garcia and his ‘sidekick’ executive director lawyer Guillermo Iroy Jr., a Dabawenyo lawyer who once used the old park at the Palaruang Lungsod (now People’s Park) to hone his football skills and make it his ticket to

a college and law degree and later on a position at the country’s national sports agency.

Laro’t Saya Sa Parke is a park-based sportsfor-all program of the PSC that will eventually evolve into a national campaign to draw the Filipino family into play and sports.

The Filipino family is still the best agent for change.

Admirable traits and character, including the full development of a person take its roots from the family.

Engagement in sports emanates from the Filipino family’s support system for children to get into physical activities. Hence, this sportsfor-all campaign that is pioneered in Luneta is making use of the significant family unit as springboard to the realization of the PSC’s mandate to engage the greatest number of people into sports and play.

This program endeavors to bring sports accessible to the public. It is a varied form of recreational, mass-based and family-oriented activities that aims to raise awareness and appreciation on the joy of getting involved in sports, and what these involvements can contribute to the making of wholesome and holistic person.

The PSC has designated trainers and coaches to introduce the sports and train interested children and people of all ages.

Certain awards system, and other enticing related programs shall also be crafted to maximize the participation of the general public.

Today, there are currently nine sports disciplines and recreational events to choose from: aerobics, arnis, badminton, chess, football, karatedo, taekwondo, volleyball and indigenous sports and games being taught and played every Saturdays and Sundays at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City and at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta, two of the biggest parks in the metropolis.

Under the program, each event is supervised by a coach or trainers who are professionally trained and experienced, so everybody can learn the games and improve their skills. Participants can just approach the PSC personnel in a tent provided for the purpose and sign up—for free. The events usually start at 5 a.m., which is just perfect for early morning strollers in the parks.

Today, there are 14 local government units which has a Laro’t Saya sa Parke program.

Before the program’s launching in Manila, the idea for a “Sports For All” program started in 2012 when PSC Chairman Ricardo ‘Richie’ Garcia travelled to Argentina, where he saw first-hand a sports program that involves the entire family.

Garcia directed Executive Atty. Iroy to become the Project Director of what was eventually known as “Laro’t Saya (Play and Learn). Atty.

Iroy, in turn, tapped Larry Domingo as project manager to supervise the weekend games, in partnership with the Rizal Park Development “This project that was initiated by Chairman Garcia in partnership with the Rizal Park Development. It gained so much curiosity that’s why every weekend participants from Metro Manila began arriving in flocks, with kids and adults alike.

The event started in Luneta, followed by QC Circle. Now, we have reached Mindanao cities,” Atty.

Iroy said.

Since Laro’t Saya was initiated by the PSC, which is directly under the Office of the President, it has the imprimatur of no less than President Benigno Aquino III. In a circular dated July 4, 2013, President Aquino directed “all government agencies and instrumentalities to extend support and participate in the “Laro’t Saya Sa Parke” Project.

The project, according to the president’s directive, was made in line with the Philippine Constitution’s mandate that “the state shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competi-

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THE PROPONENTS. PSC chairman Ricardo Garcia (left) and his action man Atty. Guillermo Iroy Jr., a Dabawenyo lawyer who once made the park at the old PTA grounds his jumping block to success.

ZUMBA. Housewives get active with zumba sessions every weekends at Luneta where the program started in 2012.

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WE’RE SAFE. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte assures the public that the city is still very safe despite the abduction of a Filipina and three foreigners in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) last week. Lean Daval Jr.

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HE promised Million March pushed through on Saturday at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and Mayor Rodrigo Duterte responded to the clamor that in a way created a ray of hope for his supporters.

A post on Facebook by Duterte supporters quoted his response to the crowd gathered at Luneta.

The response, sent through a text message and read by Ret. CSAFP Gen. Hermogenes Esperon before Luneta supporters at 5:50 pm, Duterte said, “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga tao na nagbibgay ng suporta. Tiniis daw ninyo ang init at ulan, at ako ay humihingi ng paumanhin.

Andito ako sa Zamboanga City dahil tumulong ako

sa paghanap ng solusyon sa kidnapping na nangyari sa Samal Island ning lunes. Maraming maraming salamat po.

Duterte acknowledged the efforts of his supporters saying “I hear your clamor loud and clear.” He also added he understood the prevailing outcry. “I know you want an alternative to those who now present themselves with their ambition to lead the country. I have repeatedly said that I do not have ambitions to be your president.”

“Leaders answer not their self- interest or their personal glory.

Leaders respond to duty and moral obligation,” he added.

While Duterte plead-

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ed many times in the past to stop the call for him to run, this time he pleaded for a little more time.

“Sa lahat sa kababayan natin, humihingi ako ng konting panahon, so I can do some final soul-searching with myself and my family. At pagkatapos, sa konting panahon na lang po, haharap ako sa bansa at sa inyong lahat. At magdedesisyon ako ng buong kalooban at mula sa puso. Pangako ko sa inyo - hinding hindi ko kayo pababayaan.”

The rally formerly dubbed as ““Million March: Run Duterte Run” was initially scheduled in the afternoon of Sept.

15 at the Quirino Grandstand but was moved to 2 p.m. of Sept. 26 at the Burnham Gardens in

front of Quirino Grandstand.

Last Monday, Duterte pleaded his supporters to stop Saturday’s gathering. “They request for me to run for president. I would like you to do me a favor this time. Pakisabi lang sa lahat huwag nilang gawin sana iyan kasi it would complicate matters. Baka sabihin ng tao atras-abante ako (Please tell the people not to do the protest because it would complicate matters. They might say I don’t have a firm stand),” Duterte said in a press conference.

Duterte’s supporters remain hopeful the Davao City mayor will listen to the “clamor” of the public through the protest.

AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is yet to confirm if his son Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte is a member of his party Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod even as the latter tendered his resignation from the party.

“If he is not a member he does not have to resign,” Duterte said in an interview at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites on Thursday night.

Duterte said Paolo ran under the party in the 2013 election as guest candidate since he is his son.

“I really do not even know if he is a member. I

cannot answer you that,” the mayor told reporters.

Paolo had earlier posted his resignation letter addressed to city administrator Jesus Melchor V. Quitainn who is the secretary general of the party.

In the letter dated September 23, Paolo said the current leadership of Hugpong “does not seem to recognize nor see the effort and determination that I have invested in the service of the Hugpong, thus I feel that the current leadership is intentionally turning a blind eye to my contribution to the

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Duterte to help solve kidnap if requested

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AVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte will only extend help to solve the last week’s kidnapping in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte if he is requested by the authorities.

“Unless I am called I will not go there,” Duterte told reporters in an interview on Thursday night at the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites.

Duterte said as the mayor of Davao City, he has no power to meddle in the situation since the IGACOS local government

unit that has jurisdiction.

“You do not go there just barging in. That is not my territory,” he said.

He said after the abduction happened on September 21 at the Holiday Oceanview Resort, he tasked Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director Senior Superintendent Vicente D. Danao Jr. and Task Force Davao Commander Colonel Cristobal Zaragosa to investigate the incident.

“I was the first one who was called by the owner because I know

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By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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HE current El Niño episode affecting the Philippines is the fourth strongest ever to hit the country since 1950.

Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) 11 Bureau Chief Jerry Pedrico said in a press conference Friday afternoon that El Niño started this month and will likely last until May 2016.

Pedrico said based on studies, the current episode is weaker than the one that hit in 1997-1998.

Still, it is the fourth strongest since 1950.

Pedrico said the temperature in Region 11 will be 2.1 to 2.4 degrees high-

er than normal temperatures of between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.

But he said at the peak of El Niño which is expected in February next year, PAGASA has predicted that Davao Region will experience temperatures of up to 35 degrees Celsius.

Pedrico said rainfall in the country will be below normal, resulting in drought. There will also be brush and grass fires and cracks in the land and people will be more prone to heat strokes.

He also said it would take three months for the land and crops to recover after El Niño.

WELCOME. Las Piñas City Rep. Mark Villar (center) exchanges pleasantries with Davao City Administrator Melchor Quitain (right) and Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president Antonio dela Cruz

during the opening of Davao Trade Expo (DATE) 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on Friday afternoon. Lean Daval Jr.

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Camella Panabo: Another world-class project

By CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

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HE agri-industrial hub that is Panabo City will soon have its share of world-class housing development by the country’s top developer itself Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. The project, Camella Panabo, is the first masterplanned community in the city that sits on a 30-hectare property in Barangay Salvacion with excellent ameni-

ties.

Camella Southern Mindanao Cluster Head Marlon Escalicas said Camella Panabo boasts of a socialized housing and high-end development with the Lumina, Lessanda and Camella brands.

Escalicas said the project will be 70 percent Camella with around one thousand houses while Lumina will

cover 10 percent of the development.

Camella and Lumina are not competing brands but are complementing with each other, according to Escalicas. Lumina and Camella also have different market segments.

Escalicas said the Lessandra portion already has permits and they can actually start development. For the

WORLD-CLASS PROJECT IN PANABO. Camella Southern Mindanao Cluster Head Marlon Escalicas delivers a message during the recent sellers launch for Camella Panabo. Photo at right shows Escalicas making a gesture while being

front portion of the property, which is intended for Camella, the development is seen to commence before the year ends.

Escalicas said they are very optimistic with the Panabo market because of the presence of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the area. Also, rich people in Panabo really buy properties in the place.

“What we found out is that Panabo people want to buy a property in Panabo City,” Escalicas told business writers during their launch for the sellers recently.

“But we are not looking at Panabo only as our market because with our experience in Tagum City we have a lot of buyers from Sto. Tomas, Kapalong and even in the far-flung areas of Tagum

interviewed about the housing development. Lean Daval Jr.

that is also the same market wanting to buy a property in Panabo,” Escalicas added.

Camella Panabo amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, pocket parks, jogging paths, multi-purpose courts, playgrounds and 24/7 security.

Escalicas said in two years time they can already create a community for Camella Panabo.

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Kidnap mystery deepens

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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HE mystery deepens in the abduction of a Filipina and three foreigners on September 21 in a resort in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte as the kidnappers still have not communicated with the families of the victims regarding their demands.

Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) head Chief Superintendent Federico L. Dulay Jr., who is the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 deputy director for administration, told EDGE Davao that as of this time, there has

been “no communication or demands from the perpetrators.”

Dulay said the SITG has initial information on the identity of the group that abducted the four but it is still being validated.

He described the perpetrators as “a threat group.”

“For the safety of the victims we are still gathering more information, that’s why we can’t divulge (the information) yet,” he said.

The SITG earlier presented the cartographic sketch of one of the suspects to reporters based

on the description of a couple that escaped the kidnapping.

The suspect, according to the witnesses, stood 5’2” to 5’3”, was medium built, and was around 25 to 30 years old.

Dulay said the SITG is not closing its doors on any angle because “anything is possible.”

He said a note found in the resort saying the kidnapping was perpetrated

by New People’s Army (NPA) could be a diversionary tactic.

Dulay said the suspects are still within the region because there are

no reports from other areas of the presence there of the perpetrators.

The incident happened at around 11:41 p.m. on September 21.

The police said 11 armed men on board two motorized banca forcibly took the victims from the Holiday Oceanview Resort.

The victims were identified as as Kjartan Sekkinstad, a Norwegian national who is the operations manager of the resort, John Ridsel and Robert Hall who are both Canadian nationals, and Filipina Marithes Flor, the live-in partner of Hall.

around 11:10 a.m. Friday at the coast of Barangay Silangkan, Parang, Sulu.

Arrojado, based on the report of the Parang town police, described the watercraft as approximately 25 meters long and 2.5 meters wide with outriggers.

Arrojado said the watercraft is powered by two Fuso engines and not outboard as reported earlier. It is yellow-orange in color with white and blue stripes.

“Elements of the Parang MPS (Municipal Police Station) are still at the area securing the craft while waiting for the water to rise in order to tow the sea craft,” Arrojado said.

“Accordingly, the sea craft bore some holes that caused seawater to leak inside,” he said.

However, he said there was no sighting or information as to the whereabouts of the hostages.

The victims have been

identified as as Kjartan Sekkinstad, a Norwegian national who is the operations manager of the resort, John Ridsel and Robert Hall who are both Canadian nationals, and Filipina Marithes Flor, the live-in partner of Hall.

They were seized by unidentified gunmen around 11:30 p.m. Monday at the Holiday Oceanview Samal Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte. (PNA)

Boat believed used in kidnapping found in Sulu

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HE Joint Task Group Sulu (JTGS) is conducting a thorough investigation to determine whether the watercraft the police have found in Sulu belongs to the gunmen behind the abduction of four people, including three foreigners, on Monday in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte.

Brigadier General Alan Arrojado, JTGS commander, said the watercraft was located by the police

Cops arrest 9 men in shabu operation

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OLICE authorities in North Cotabato have busted “big time” illegal drug pushers following a series of raids and illegal drug buy-bust operations, which also netted two hand grenades and illegal drugs.

Nine persons, believed to be involved in big time illegal drug trade business in North Cotabato, Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental, were put behind bars, according to Supt. Bernard Tayong, North Cotabato police spokesperson.

Tayong said at least 30 sachets of methamphetamine hydrochlo-

ride were seized from the suspects aside from hand grenades.

Sr. Supt. Alexander Tagum, North Cotabato police provincial director, identified the suspects as Abie Sultan, aka “Bulaw;” Rodel Pacate Malasan; Randy Lagum Villagonzalo; Nurhidin Dumacon; and a lady named Jocelyn and four others suspects.

This group supplies shabu from Cotabato City and Maguindanao to North Cotabato, Kidapawan City, Davao del Sur and as far as Davao City.

Police are still determining the street value

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8 special Davao Norte barangays to receive IRA allotment in 2016

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FTER more than 20 years, eight “special” barangays in Davao del Norte that are operating without internal revenue allotments (IRA) will finally receive their revenue share from the national government starting next year.

First District Representative Anthony del Rosario announced that the Senate Joint Committee on Local Government and Committee on Electoral

Reform and Peoples Participation approved on Sept. 16, 2015 the house bills that he authored proposing the re-creation of the barangays to enable them to receive the IRA share that are long due them.

The Committee approved House Bill 4588, “An Act Dividing Barangay Magugpo in the City of Tagum, Province of Davao del Norte into Five (5)

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Denim days DENIM is looking hotter than ever with trends changing the way we think about jeans and jackets.

From high street slim-fit flares to Alexa Chung’s collection for AG Jeans, and Saint Laurent’s festival ready thigh high skimming short, there is so much to offer this season. On the catwalks, Stella MacCartney played it cool with retro-wash dresses, Isabael Marant Etoile caught our eye with mid-wash style, and Burberry’s feather-lined denim jacket has been the trophy of the trend.

At GTW by SM, denim re-

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Double- Denim. Feel good and look good in the season’s latest trend.

Rompers rock and so much more when made of denim.

Denim Dressing. A Girly Dress Paired with a Denim Vest.

Denim + Lace mixes the fun and the feminine.

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Photography by: Raymond Celestino Hair and Makeup: Shasha Tagud Location: Satchmi, 4/L, SM Mega fashion Hall

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Brow basics and trends at Abreeza Fashion Forum THIS MONTH’S installment of the Abreeza Fashion Forum shone the spotlight on an accessory that can complete any look: great brows.

With eyebrows being a hot topic in beauty in recent years, the Abreeza Fashion Forum and Browhaus: The Brow Salon teamed up to school guests on the basics and trends in brows. Gracing the forum held on September 17, 2015 was beauty expert Nicole Romero, who maintains the beauty blog BeautyAndSparkle. com, is editor-in-chief of SkinMatters.com.ph, and has served as beauty editor for magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, OK!, and Candy.

Nicole presented a brief history of brow evolution followed by a roundup of recent brow trends seen on the runway, then delved into the basics of brow grooming, from how to fill in brows correctly and why guys should also groom their brows. She then answered guests’ questions on caring for their own brows.

Also present to meet with guests at the Fashion Forum were Browhaus Managing Director Tab Abad and PR & Marketing Manager Monique Jamlang.

Browhaus: The Brow Salon is a one-stop brow

and lash grooming salon built for the image-conscious urbanite who demands not just function, but function and style.

With branches in Singapore, New York, London, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Jakarta, and Manila, Browhaus has also made its way to Davao via a salon at Abreeza Mall’s Third Floor Expansion Wing.

The Fashion Forum is a monthly convergence of fashion and lifestyle press, bloggers, designers, insiders, students, and enthusiasts that serves as a platform for the discussion and promotion of notable trends, projects, personalities, brands, ideas, and more. Through the Fashion Forum, Abreeza Mall hopes to nurture and spread a stronger style consciousness in Davao City with the support and collaboration of industry professionals, members of the media, and local fashion fans.

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

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ABS-CBN adapts FPJ’s ‘Ang Probinsyano” ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment Television’s TV adaptation of “Ang Probinsyano,” one of the classic films of ‘Da King’ Fernando Poe Jr., with Teleserye King Coco Martin topbilling the show, is set to air next week on September 28 in the station’s Primetime Bida bloc.

Through the partnership of ABS-CBN and FPJ Productions, “Ang Probinsyano” will be the newest FPJ classic that will be turned into a drama series featuring the heroism of the country’s policemen. According to the Queen of Philippine Movies Susan Roces, her late husband Da King entrusted the library of all his films under FPJ Production to ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio.

“Ang Probinsyano” follows the journey of twins Ador and Cardo, played

by Martin, who were estranged from each other by financial reasons even as they followed the path of law enforcement. Ador

was a celebrated police officer, with a loving family as his support. Cardo on the other hand, loves the solitude of the mountains as a Special Actions Forces Trooper.

Their lives take a turn when Ador gets himself entangled in a syndicate which leaves him dead. To cover for this fact, Cardo was ordered to become his brother, family and all, and be re-united with the grandmother whom he detests.

How will Cardo fit in with the life of his brother, Ador, which is an entire world’s difference from the one he used to live?

Will he ever get the chance to avenge his brother and the loss the syndicate dealt to their family?

Joining Coco Martin in the powerhouse cast of “Ang Probinsyano” are Maja Salvador, Arjo Atayde, Albert Martinez, Agot Isidro, Bela Padilla, Joey Marquez, Jaime Fabregas, and Ms. Susan Roces. The show will also introduce Simon Pineda and also part of the cast are Dennis Padilla, Ana Roces, Zaijian Jaranilla, Malou Crisologo, Malu

De Guzman, Marvin Yap, Pepe Herrera, Lester Llansang, John Medina, Michael Jornales, Gio Alvarez and Tess Antonio.

It is under the direction of Avel Sunpongco and Malu Sevilla.

“Ang Probinsyano” will start airing on ABS-CBN on September 28 during

the Primetime Bida block.

For more information about the program, visit Dreamscape Entertainment Television’s official social networking site at Facebook.com/DreamscapePH, Twitter.com/ DreamscapePH, and Instagram.com/DreamscapePH.

Alden Richards inspires students to be young sociopreneurs

KAPUSO STAR Alden Richards quoted Jose Rizal, “Ang kabataan ay ang pagasa ng bayan!”

Today’s most sought-after actor was chosen as Boardwalk’s ambassador for Young Emerging Sociopreneurs (YES) campaign which is focused on allowing students to earn while still in school.

“It’s really nice to start being business-minded at a young age kasi siyempre, ‘pag na-develop ang pagka-competitiveness, [it drives you] to make [a] change, not only in your life, but in the lives of the people around you,” Alden said in an interview with GMANetwork.com during the campaign launch.

The Business Administration student of De La Salle Canlubang narrated that he can relate with the campaign since he already had the initiative to make money even before his showbiz career to help with his family’s financial needs.

Alden explained, “In my own way, I always want to make [a] change so thankful ako sa Boardwalk for giving me the opportunity to be the ambassador of this campaign kasi it’s me eh. It’s what I want to impart to other people, [and especially with] the young generation.”

“Aside from being the face of a certain campaign, of a certain product or brand, it’s more of be-

ing an inspiration. You just have to be yourself in everything that you do to be an ambassador [and] to be an inspiration to others,” he added.

The That’s My Bae host will visit schools around the Philippines to carry out the campaign, “This will teach them to earn money [para makatulong] din sa mga studies nila [at maging] less of a burden to [their] parents sending [them] to school. Boardwalk [aims] to encourage and bring out the business person inside the students.”

The Kapuso artist is thankful for being a Boardwalk endorser for a year now and for leading the campaign as an ambassador. He said, “Since the beginning [ng career ko], they [already] got me as an endorser even wala pa po ako sa place ko ngayon, and that’s a really big deal for me kasi napakalaking brand ng Boardwalk and to be part of this family is more than a huge honor. Thank you so much po.”

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ceives a style overhaul this season in every incarnation possible – think dresses, dungarees, jackets, tunics, shoes, and skirts.

Trendy teens can mix styles and play with colors to give denim a whole new attitude. Skinny, slouchy, dark wash or faded – whatever way you like to wear denim, we’ve got it: · Bohemian. Pair your all-time favorite denim jacket with a floral dress or printed skirt, and you’re music festival ready. · Double Denim. Celebrities like Alexa Chung have been seen wearing two pieces of denim at the same time. A light blue denim top paired with navy skinny jeans will make you look effortlessly cool. · Denim +. Do denim with other pieces – lace skirts, floral printed girly dresses, blazers, and whites give denim a fresh new look. · Denim One. Be one and done in coveralls and rompers that celebrate all that is young and fun.

The fun and the fab GTW by SM denim collection is available at The SM Store. Styles may vary per store. Shot at Satchmi, SM Mega Fashion Hall.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Denim + Florals. A denim jacket paired with a floral printed dress mixes the fun and the feminine.

Denim + Prints. A Hooded Denim Jacket Paired with Printed Skirt.

Distressed Luxe. A blazer worn with distressed jeans brings a look that is at once polished and the edgy.

Crisp white. A printed Denim Dress worn with a white jacket has a fresh appeal.

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They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. But really, it’s just a lack of imagination.

We actually changed how newspapers look in Davao, and you can ask Miss American Pie.

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Life goes on

HE kidnapping last Monday night of three foreigners and a Filipina from a beach resort in the Island Garden City of Samal was dismaying especially to Dabawenyos who are involved in the backbreaking effort to build a thriving tourism industry that we have today. Dismaying incident may be, but definitely, not the end of the world.

In fact, Monday night’s incident is nothing compared to the other harrowing manmade disasters that Davao had experienced in its seeming roller-coaster history.

Remember the bombings, the bloodiest of which where the blasts in the Davao International Airport and the Sasa Port terminals in the early 2000, and the attack on Pearl Farm, a world-class beach resort also in IGaCoS? The above incidents and scores of other

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even graver disruptions in the neighborhood within Mindanao had failed to cripple our robust local tourism industry. Far from being discouraged, Dabawenyos put their act together, put up a fight and in the end triumphed.

It is not hubris to say we are stronger today –in resources and other fundamentals – than when the earlier disasters occurred.

As we went to press, leaders and stakeholders of the local hospitality industry were in the thick of strategizing countermoves even before a negative effect of the incident, if any, could be felt.

This is the kind of indomitable spirit the Dabawenyo is known for, a proof that he is made of sterner stuff, with an awesome capability to rebound with a vengeance. Cheers!

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VANTAGE POINTS

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Tourism should unite ASEAN

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SEAN’s dynamic tourism industry is a key economic driver for member states with Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore ranking among the world’s top destinations.

The World Travel and Tourism Council estimates that in 2011the sector contributed 4.4% to the ASEAN member states’ GDP, 3.2% of direct employment and 7.8% of total capital investment.

The Region’s tourism sector has also proved highly resilient to the challenges of the global economic downturn ad climatic events.

In spite of the heaviest monsoon rains in decades and severe flooding, the Region attracted more than 79 million visitors in 2011, posting 7.4% growth.

The consistent growth performance has proved attractive to Direct Foreign Investment (FDI), together with countless opportunities and a multitude of niche tourist development opening up.

While the various stages of tourism development differ substantially between ASEAN countries,

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016 is some eight months away, but the race to Malacañan is on.

Three “early birds” have already positioned themselves at the starting block, all too eager to spring out the moment the racing gun explodes.

1. Manuel Araneta Roxas II (Mar) – former DTI Undersecretary; former interior and local government secretary; former senator (he topped the race in 1998 riding high on a campaign gimmick as Mr. Palengke).

Today, Mar is tagged by detractors as Mr. Palpak for his burgling performance during the typhoon Yolanda relief operation in 2013. He missed being a hero by his arrogant department and turned being a heel.

Strong points: Money. Party machinery.

Weak points: No charisma, no mass appeal, elitist image, perceived incompetence.

Battle Cry: Daan Matuwid Vision: P-Noy’s vision is his vision.

2. Jejomar C. Binay, Vice President; former Makati City mayor; former MMDA Chairman; former Corista; former poor boy.

Strong points: Competence; political savvy; vast experience in public service; principled fighter.

Weak points: questionable post as Makati City mayor.

Battle cry: Makati! Makati! Makati!

Vision: Makatisize the Philippines 3. Grace Poe, junior senator, to-

all face EUROPE BIZ similar challenges in terms of sustaining tourism financially and environmentally. The aim Henry J. Schumacher is to implement measures to tackle challenges and take advantage of opportunities collectively.

Several core agreements were reached at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in January 2012, in support of the Association’s Tourism Strategic Plan 2011-15. These undertakings aim for integration in tourism for member states, together with an increase in connections, development of human resources, ensuring quality of service, creation of joint marketing strategies and development of tourism products.

The marketing strategy calls for member states to be responsible for the development of products and attractions. This could be de-

veloped through the creation of packages, circuits and clusters, using the product and experience from the developments of individual ASEAN countries.

Inter-ASEAN travel provides member states with the majority of their cross-border tourists. These make up 43% of total international arrivals. It is recognized that easing entry for visitors is a cost-effective way of increasing tourist traffic. Efforts are made to resolve visa and entry procedures to allow for free movement of people living in ASEAN countries across each other’s borders. A common visa is to be introduced in the near future for visitors from non-ASEAN countries.

Another part of the strategy is an open skies policy, allowing international airlines to develop routes to ASEAN countries.

Improvements to aviation services and infrastructure are crucial for tourist development. All major airports in the Philippines, for example, need to be upgraded.

Diving is becoming a steady

growing attraction in ASEAN and the cruise market is another area that countries in the Region should tap into. Another important niche is medical travel. This caters to those who travel to receive treatment in other countries, ranging from specialist surgery and cosmetic procedures to dental care.

Health tourism has been growing in Southeast Asia for some years bringing in more than US$ 4 billion a year in revenues.

ASEAN markets the Region with the brand theme “Southeast Asia Feel the warmth”. It is an action oriented strategic plan, designed to further strengthen Southeast Asia’s allure as an irresistible destination and one of the foremost competitors in the global tourism industry.

Davao and other destinations in Mindanao should be promoted, with emphasis on what the tourist will enjoy but not forgetting to clearly outline the security situation being under control. Davao being voted a super safe city helps along this line.

pnotcher in the 2010 election, with virtually zero experience as a government executive, she aims to be the government’s chief executive.

(Could there be something wrong with her mental equilibrium?)

By joining the presidential derby at an early stage of her political life, she fast-tracked her political career and jeopardized her political future.

Without valid and credible credentials, she insults the intelligence of the voters. She must be surrounded by political morons as political advisors.

Strong points: mass appeal, phenomenal popularity, Weak points: inadequate knowledge of government bureaucracy and Republican system of government, administrative experience.

Battle Cry: Dream. Dream. Dream.

Vision: Relive the dream of FPJ. ------ 000 -----“I’m your next President” – Grace POE. “I accept the challenge to run for vice president” – Chiz Escudero OMG! What’s happening to our

country?

Something terribly outrageous if not insane, is brewing on our political frontier.

Two overly ambitious political midgets want to run a country of 100 million citizens.

Who do they think they are? Wonder Woman and Captain Barbell?

These two extremely neophyte senators (one is second-termer senator while the other just got elected in 2013) must be thinking too highly of themselves. (Sobrang bilib sa sarili).

Well, some people – no matter how highly educated – simply do not know themselves and their own limitations, especially, mentally. Consequently and witlessly, they insult voters by going after offices they do not deserve to hold.

These days Grace and Chiz are at the highest point or greatest degree of daydreaming. They are riding high in a huge ego-balloon that floats all over fantasyland they call Pilipinas.

Somebody should prick that balloon and bring them back to earth and reality, or they might disappear completely in the horizon.

------- 000 ------A Grace Poe presidency would be a photocopy of the Cory Aquino misrule and Joseph Estrada comical reign when advisers ran rings around them and virtually ran the country. Cory and Erap were reduced to willing puppets.

------- 000 ------Chiz boasted that their party is Partido Pilipinas and the Pilipino people are its members. (Ugh!) Sen. Serge Osmena was too kind to tag Chiz’s play of words as “gimmick”.

I won’t be that kind. In my book, it is lunatic. And I guess it won’t be wrong if we say Grace and Chiz are loonies for imagining themselves as the two highest officials in the land.

------- 000 ------A Grace-Chiz tandem looks attractive to the young voting populace.

Substantially, however, the two are politically too raw and immature, and fragile to carry the nation on their shoulders. The presidential shoes are too big for Grace or Chiz. They should be humble, honest and realistic enough not to try them for size.

------- 000 ------Will the Grace-Chiz tandem capture Malacanan? Most unlikely. It’s virtually “mission impossible” for them.

Under Comelec guidelines, they are categorized as nuisance candidates, because they have no political machinery, or real political party, no political platform, no political philosophy, no clear program of government, no funding to sustain a nationwide campaign, and no vision for the country.

Partido Pilipinas? That could be the biggest joke of the year, thanks to joker Chiz.

Three for the road (to Malacañan)

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ESPITE the highly publicized kidnapping of a Filipino and three foreigners from a posh island resort, a senior member of Congress has expressed confidence that foreign visitors to the Philippines will continue to increase in the months ahead, mainly because of the heavily discounted tours brought about by falling aviation jet fuel prices.

“Spurred by the plunge in jet fuel prices, airlines and travel agents around the world are now selling bargain basement-priced tours, so we still expect arrivals to grow,” said House Deputy Minority Leader and LPG-MA Rep. Arnel Ty. “At $60.10 per barrel, the price of jet fuel has

nose-dived 46.9 percent compared to a year ago, and air fares everywhere are going down, according to Ty, who speaks for the minority in House energy committee.

“Cheaper air fares and tours are bound to bring in a greater number of foreign vacationers. This should more than offset any negative publicity from a single untoward incident,” he said.

Citing figures from Platts, the world’s leading energy information provider, Ty said airlines around the world are projected to amass a combined $85.2 billion in cost savings this year as a result of lower jet fuel prices, thus enabling them to offer cut-rate fares.

tions and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.

“Through this Program, parks will become the ultimate grounds from which every Family member internalizes and practices the value of “togetherness” in sports and life,” Iroy said.

Iroy narrated that with the vision clear in the minds of the PSC personnel assigned to the project, the PSC started to connect with partner cities and municipalities, with the City of Manila responding by allowing the agency to hold the first “Laro’t Saya Sa Parke” at the Quirino Grandstand, while at the same time, promoted and advertise the upcoming events through the media.

“The response was instantaneous.

Hundreds of people—families with kids in tow, groups

of ‘barkadas’ started to trickle in at the park to register and participate in the events,” said Iroy.

Last Saturday, the PSC through regional Laro’t Saya sa Parke coordinator Alona Quintos, brought the program to the People’s Park in Davao City.

During the launching alone, 545 participants took part in the program which offers zumba, rugby and futsal. The program will also be replicated in Tagum City and in Digos City.

The Philippine Sports Commission spearheads the program with the Philippine Olympic Committee as co-organizer.

The Partner Agencies are the following: National Sports Association, National Parks Development Committee, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Education, Local Government Units, and the Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay Councils.

(the) Bangayan (family),” he said.

Duterte said the DCPO and Task Force Davao initially started the investigation which resulted in the identification of the victims and one of the 11 suspects.

But he said he will let the local officials of IGACOS and Davao del Norte work on the case.

Duterte said he is positive that the case will be solved because it is now in the hands of an inter-agency tasked group which composed of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Army.

Duterte had earlier said he could not lead the operations even if he is the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) chair since his function is only administrative.

Duterte said the RPOC only makes guidelines for the implementation of peace and order measures in the region. It is not an executive body that could order the police to operate, he said.

Duterte said the only thing he can do is lend resources such as equipment from Central 911 and personnel from Task Force Davao and DCPO. ABFJ

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GOING DARK. Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao, Inc. (Cidami) executive officer Val Turtur tries a variety of Belgian dark chocolate

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during the second day of the Davao Chocolate Festival at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

cause.”

“My decision to resign from the Hugpong as I feel that my presence is unappreciated and unacknowledged and sometimes even unwelcomed to the current leadership of the party,” the vice mayor said.

This after the older

Duterte bared the list his last week’s program Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa the possible candidates for Vice Mayor in next year’s election.

Among the names Duterte bared were councilors Maria Belen Acosta, Leonardo Avila III, Edgar Ibuyan,

and Louie John Bonguyan.

The mayor, however, said the list was made just in case his daugher, former Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, will decide not to run for mayor and he decides to retire from politics.

Duterte said if Sara decides to run for mayor, Paolo

should stay as vice mayor until his time comes to become mayor.

In his Facebook post, Paolo also dispelled any potential rivalry between him and his sister or any other family member. “They will always be a family to me,” Paolo said. ABFJ

of confiscated illegal substance.

The provincial police public safety company and PNP provincial intelligence units and agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group conducted the simultaneous raids.

Ten drug dens, known

as “shabu market” were raided simultaneously at 3 a.m. Friday based on a search warrant issued by Judge Arvin Sadiri Balagot of the Regional Trial Court branch 23.

“As I said when I assumed office last week, we will make life difficult for illegal drug pushers,

users, couriers in our area of responsibility,” he told a radio interview.

Mayor Joseph Evangelista released Php 50,000 cash to be given to informers who provided “A-1” information on police operatives.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or

the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and illegal possession of explosive will be filed against the suspects.

The raid came after another police units in Davao del Sur seized Php 500,000 worth of illegal drugs in a drug buy-bust operation.

Distinct and Independent Barangays to be Known as Barangay Magugpo Poblacion, Barangay Magugpo East, Barangay Magugpo West, Barangay Magugpo North and Barangay Magugpo South.”

Included in the proposed measures were four bills pertaining to the creation of four barangays in the Municipality of San Isidro. They were House Bill 2086, “An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay Pinamuno in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte;” House Bill 2087, “An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay Dacudao in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte;” House Bill

2088, “An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay Datu Balong in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte;” and House Bill 2089, “An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay Libuton in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte.”

Del Rosario said the approval of the bills that he initially filed last July 2013 will result in the eight “special” barangays finally receiving their respective share of the revenues from the national government starting 2016.

He said he is very happy to fulfill his promise, which he made way back in 2010 to the barangay

officials of the affected barangays.

“As a former Barangay Captain, I know all too well how difficult the job is, especially when the barangay’s IRA is not enough to solve most problems. Just imagine how much more difficult a Barangay Captain’s job is if the barangay doesn’t receive any IRA!” the lawmaker stressed.

It can be recalled that the barangays were created by virtue of the Local Government Code of 1991, which allowed the creation of a barangay through a local ordinance passed by the respective Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod, provided the LGU concerned shall

provide for their financial requirements of the barangay.

Del Rosario revealed that at first the barangays received their revenues from the LGUs concerned.

However, due to political or financial reasons, the barangays later on got much lesser and lesser of what they are entitled to based on their requirement of their population.

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III is expected to sign the bills into law by November this year.

Once signed, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) assured the Senate Joint Committees that the eight barangays would receive their IRAs starting 2016.

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Saving our shield from outer space

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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LTHOUGH there are some indications that it is slowly recovering from depletion, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged Filipinos to “continue taking preventive steps to help protect the ozone layer.”

“Scientific measures show that the ozone layer is healing itself and is expected to recover by the middle of this century, probably during the period 2050-2075. This could be realized if all of us cooperate to stop patronizing ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and ODS-containing products,” said DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje in a statement.

Last September 16, the Philippines joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This year’s theme, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, was: “30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together.”

The convention, put into force in 1985, is a framework agreement in which the parties agree to cooperate in relevant research and scientific assessments of the ozone problem, exchange information, and adopt appropriate measures to prevent activities that harm the ozone layer. It laid the foundation for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer designed to regulate the production and consumption of ODS. “It is good news that nations’ adherence to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer has helped heal our ozone layer,” said Senator Loren Legarda, UN Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Asia-Pacific.

“This goes to show that when nations unite and work together, we can fight a challenge as great as ozone layer depletion. This should inspire us as we work towards forging a universal, equitable and ambitious international climate

The ozone cycle (from Wikipedia)

agreement to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Paris on December,” she added.

Examples of ODS are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, methyl bromide, and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). These chemicals are commonly found in aerosol products, foams and fire extinguishers, and are used as refrigerants and in air-conditioning and cooling equipment.

As of January 1, 2010, the following substances have been phased out in the country: chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachlorides (CTCs), methyl chloroforms (MCs), non-quarantine and pre-shipment methyl bromides (MBs).

“All (substances) have been phased out according to the commitment period,” Program Manager Ella Deocadiz of the Philippine Ozone Desk at the DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau was quoted as saying. “Currently, the only remaining substance for phase-out in the Philippines is hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).”

HCFCs are expected to be phased out in the country by 2040.

Ozone 101 Ozone, a simple molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, is a minor constituent of the atmosphere, comprising only a few millionths of its total volume.

The Earth’s atmosphere is divided into several layers.

The lowest region, the troposphere, extends from the planet’s surface up to about 10 kilometers in altitude. Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain on the planet, is only about 9 kilometers high. Virtually all human activities occur in

the troposphere. Ozone at the bottom of the troposphere is a harmful pollutant resulting from automobile exhausts and other sources.

The next layer, the stratosphere, continues from 10 kilometers to about 50 kilometers. Most commercial airline traffic occurs in the lower part of the stratosphere. It is in this layer where the ozone shield is found.

If all the ozone contained in the atmosphere from ground level to a height of some 50 kilometers could be assembled at the earth’s surface, it would comprise a layer of gas only about three millimeters thick, weighing some 3,000 million tons.

But terrestrial life depends on the presence of ozone.

Ozone has the ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun. If ultraviolet radiation is allowed to reach the Earth’s surface, life -- if it existed at all --

CFC (from the net) in the atmosphere is due mainly to the ozone layer which acts as a kind of umbrella against the ultraviolet, shielding life on this planet from an extremely harmful form of radi-

The ozone hole at the Artartic (from the net) would assume very different forms to those we know today.

The fact that most of the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation

ation.

Thus, depletion of the ozone would allow more ultraviolet radiation to reach the Earth’s surface. “Protecting the ozone is crucial since it is the only gas in the atmosphere that limits the amount of harmful solar ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth,” points out Cynthia Pollack Shea, a senior researcher at the Washington, D.C.-based Worldwatch Institute. “Without ozone, life on earth would be impossible.”

Ozone depletion The ozone saga started as early as 1957 when British Antarctic Survey headed by Dr. Joseph Farman monitored ozone levels from Halley Bay, a scientific outpost on the Antarctic coast. Measurements taken with the spectrophotometer remained stable until the team observed in the 1970s a sharp decline in ozone

during the months of September and October.

The scientists refused to believe their findings, dismissing them as either human or technical error. The 40 percent drop was too significant to be believed. The “hole,” as media called it, was as big as the United States and as deep as Mount Everest.

In 1974, two American scientists -- Mario Molina and F. Sherwood Rowland from the Jet Propulsion Institute of Pasadena and the University of Southern California in Irvine, respectively -- hypothesized that man-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were escaping into the atmosphere and “eating” the ozone layer. Their groundbreaking article, published in the British journal, Nature, touched off a debate in the scientific and corporate communities.

Devastating effects It was then that scientists became alarmed as the effects could be lethal. UVB (the higher energy ultraviolet radiation absorbed by ozone) is generally accepted to be a contributory factor to skin cancer and to produce Vitamin D. In addition, increased surface ultraviolet leads to increased tropospheric ozone, which is a health risk to humans.

The most common forms of skin cancer in humans -basal and squamous cell carcinomas -- have been strongly linked to UVB exposure. The mechanism by which UVB induces these cancers is well understood: absorption of UVB radiation causes the pyrimidine bases in the DNA molecule to form dimers, resulting in transcription errors when the DNA replicates. These cancers are relatively mild and rarely fatal, although the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma sometimes requires extensive reconstructive surgery.

By combining epidemi-

ological data with results of animal studies, scientists have estimated that a one percent decrease in stratospheric ozone would increase the incidence of these cancers by 2% , reports Frank R. de Gruijl in his article, “Impacts of a Projected Depletion of the Ozone Layer,” which appeared in Consequences.

Another form of skin cancer, malignant melanoma, is much less common but far more dangerous, being lethal in about 15–20% of the cases diagnosed. The relationship between malignant melanoma and ultraviolet exposure is not yet well understood, but it appears that both UVB and UVA are involved.

One study showed that a 10% increase in UVB radiation was associated with a 19% increase in melanomas for men and 16% for women. A study of people in Punta Arenas, at the southern tip of Chile, showed a 56% increase in melanoma and a 46% increase in non-melanoma skin cancer over a period of seven years, along with decreased ozone and increased UVB levels.

Studies are suggestive of an association between ocular cortical cataracts and UVB exposure, using crude approximations of exposure and various cataract assessment techniques. A detailed assessment of ocular exposure to UVB was carried out in a study on Chesapeake Bay Watermen, where increases in average annual ocular exposure were associated with increasing risk of cortical opacity.

Ozone depletion can also have devastating effects on the environment. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), depletion of the ozone layer could reduce crop yields and seriously disturb the balance of the ecosystems of the oceans.

In a press statement, Senator Legarda reiterated: “I ask that Filipinos be reminded of what they can do for the ozone which might be simple, but when done by the majority will contribute a lot to the ozone and the environment which leads to a better life.”

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Place Davao

Your dream home is right on track!

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REZZO Place Davao, PHINMA Properties’ flagship medium rise condominium in Davao, is right on schedule with project development proceeding at a rapid pace.

The project’s construction is in full swing, with the sales and marketing office over 70% constructed and scheduled for completion by September 30, 2015, allowing for on-site client accommodation. The project’s sewerage system and electrical wire layouts are also being established for the first three buildings.

Overall land development

is steadily progressing, with an estimated 25% of all works accomplished.

Envisioned as a holistic community with features and amenities inspired by Italian design, Arezzo Place Davao offers affordable yet quality-assured homes fit for young professionals, starting families, students and overseas workers alike. Its convenient location gives easy access to the best of what Davao City has to offer while providing peaceful and comfortable homes that give you the space to relax with your family.

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Matina Enclaves: Maximized spaces for better living

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UYING a condominium is like buying into the entire space. It’s not like you are buying a lot and not the entire subdivision.

That is why for those thinking of buying a condo property, it is imperative that the concept of a condominium ownership is most understood.

“We always make it a point that we explain to our clients the concept of condominiumownership vis a vis the conventional real property ownership,” said Gerald Garces, project director of The Matina Enclaves, a mixed use development project which includes house and lot package, lot only package and condominium.

In owning a condominium property, there are so many differences compared to owning a house and lot property and both have their share of advantages and disadvantages that a prospective buyer have to weigh in—it’s called buyers remorse.

Buyers have to under-

stand first and foremost that condominium is a term that refers to the form of ownership.

The interest of the owner in house and lot consists of absolute ownership of the inner and outer structures of the building (the entire building). In the condominium concept, the unit owner is the absolute owner of the space within the interior surface of his unit, but is only a co-owner of the exterior or facade of the unit.

Given that concept, it is important that a condominium property should give you optimized use of the space you pay for ownership and that includes the other amenities.

“Which means, if you do not need a huge hallway, why pay for one?,” said Garces.

Matina Enclaves maximizes that concept of ownership by using only the spaces buyers will be using for convenience and practicality.

“It’s one advantage

people are buying a unit at Matina Enclaves,” Garces said. “It’s value for money. Every bit of space is practical and neces-

sary.”

Buyers also noted that The Matina Enclaves’ location provides for a quiet atmosphere with-

out practically having to leave the metropolis.

The Matina Enclaves is a signature project of the Escandor Develop-

SEC approves DMCI’s P1-B home saver bonds

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HE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the plan of DMCI Holdings Inc. (DMC) to issue up to P1-billion worth of deferred coupon-paying home saver bonds.

The offer aims to assist retail investors in accumulating savings to be used as down payment for a DMCI Homes Unit. It targets to benefit the low to middle-income market segment.

Its subsidiary DMCI Project Developers, Inc. will initially offer P500

Healthy lifestyle at Aeon Towers

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IVING at the city’s soon-to-be “King of the Skies” is healthier than you think.

It’s a misconception that condominium living is a state of being stagnant and inactive. Something that does not offer the usual active lifestyle people are used to in con-

ventional homes.

Don’t look now but Aeon Towers, the 33-level skyscraper project of the FTC Group of Companies, boasts of the most advanced fitness equipment and a jogger’s lane that’s friendly to the feet.

FTC president and CEO Ian Cruz bared that

ment Corporation (Esdevco). Its showroom is located at Genesis Building, Quimpo Bulevard, Ecoland, Davao City.

the signature project of FTC will have state-of-theart fitness gym equipped with the latest in fitness technology. Add to that is the jogger’s lane at the mezzanine of the tower which provides residents an elevated running strip that loops around the building.

“People with a very busy schedule will find these amenities to their liking,” said Cruz.

Aeon Towers is expected to be completed by December next year. For inquiries, visit the Aeon Towers Showroom at JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City.

million and the remaining P500 million to be issued under shelf registration within one year.

Proceeds of the bond issuance will fund the company’s working capital and general corporate purposes, such as the marketing and administrative expenses.

The bonds will be offered, distributed and sold by the underwriter.

DMCI is a listed holding company engaged in construction business, mining, and power. (PNA)

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Effective Sept. 30, 2015, DAVAOEÑA PAWNSHOP, Mamay Branch will move to corner Apollo St., Buhangin, Davao City.

Telephone number: (082) 300-3803 Mobile number: 09202138577

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DAVAO CITY MAIN OFFICE JOCELYN S. PANES Director of Sales Door 14 ALCREJ Bldg., Quirino Ave., Davao City Tel: (082) 224-1413 Telefax: (082) 221-3601 GENERAL SANTOS CITY MARKETING OFFICE EDMUND D. RENDON Marketing Specialist Mobile: (Smart) 0909-424-7990 MANILA MARKETING OFFICE ANGELICA R. GARCIA Marketing Manager 97-1 Bayanbayanan Ave., Marikina Heights, Marikina City Tel: (02) 654-3509