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POE NOT FIT TO LEAD: LAVIÑA ‘That’s the problem with someone who has not immersed in Philippine politics’

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY. Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) investment promotions and public affairs director Romeo Montenegro gives a presentation on the Mindanao development corridor strategy during yesterday’s Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Trade and Tourism Investment Forum at The Marco Polo, Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

BY CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

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ENATOR Grace Poe came under fire from the camp of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte yesterday in the wake of her negative comments on federalism, with the local chief executive’s spokesperson calling her “shallow-minded and not fit to lead the nation.”

“In rejecting Federalism, Grace Poe has exposed herself as shallow-minded, fearful of

change and lacks faith in the capacity of the Filipino people to decide their own destiny,” Peter T. Laviña said in a statement full of venom.

Poe, who is eyeing the presidency in the 2016 elections, had expressed her opposition to federalism in a recent trip to Butuan. Federalism, she said, only perpetuates political dynasties.

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FAMILY DAY. A mother and her children enjoy a day out at Magsaysay Park in Davao City during the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s National Family Day celebration on Sunday which was attended by

Danny asks WMC about delay in bulk water project

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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AVAO City Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang yesterday asked the Davao City Watershed Management Council (WMC) what’s delaying its action on the application of Apo Agua Infrastruktura Corporation to build the P10-billion bulk water project for the Davao City Water District (DCWD).

Apo Agua is a joint venture company formed by Aboitiz Equity Ventures and J.V. Angeles Construction Company (JVACC) to develop the multi-billion bulk water system to sell to the DCWD.

Since it will tap the Tamugan River as main source of it gravity water system, Apo Agua needs the go-signal of the watershed council because Tamugan is within the watershed area pursuant to the Watershed Management and Protection Ordinance of Davao City.

Under the ordinance, the WMC is headed by no less than Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte as chairman but operationally it is under the supervision of City Administrator J. Melchor Quitain as co-chairman. Quitain in

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Police links NPA to killing of tribal leader in N. Cotabato

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AGPET, North Cotabato (PNA) -- Cops are hot on the trail of a New People’s Army (NPA) death squad who shot dead Sunday a Manobo tribal leader In Sitio Lucuakon, Barangay Basak here.

Sr. Insp. Felix Fornan, Matalam police chief, said witnesses saw motorcycle-riding Manobo chieftain Noel Biaong, of Barangay Noa, blocked by gunmen in Basak village and shot at gunpoint

on Sunday afternoon.

Biaong was on his way home from a meeting of the Alimagong Guardians in the Basak area where he serves as its leader when gunned down.

Fornan said Biaong, allegedly included in the NPA hit list, was linked to several cases in the area that included homicide, theft and rape.

Fornan said Basak village is a known NPA-infested area. (PNA)

hundreds of families all over Mindanao who are members of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Lean Daval Jr.

Rody gives hint that he is running for president

BY CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

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S Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte running for president in 2016? Is he now having a change of heart?

There’s no declaration yet, but the local chief executive is giving a hint that he will be seeking the presidency, after all.

One of Duterte’s closest friends and staunch supporter, former North Cotabato governor Manny Piñol, could not help but post on his Facebook account regarding the mayor’s latest statements in his television program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” aired last Sunday.

Piñol said what Duter-

te had said in the program came as a surprise even to his closest advisers.

“Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte today gave a hint that he has finally `found his soul’ and that he would run for President,” Piñol said.

“In his weekly program GikansaMasa, Para saMasa (From the Masses, For the Masses) aired every Sunday morning on ABS-CBN Davao City, Duterte parried off his persistent co-host of the program, lawyer Geraldine Tiu, who asked whether he was running with a dismissive `Oo na, tatakbo na lang ako,’” Piñol added.

But, Piñol also noted

that the mayor “followed up what was perceived to be a declaration that he would run for President with the usual deadpan joke. He said he would run around the city from one district to another.”

The former governor also observed that the statement of Duterte that he would run did not escape the attention of the netizens and supporters who have long asked him to join the presidential race.

“Whether his declaration was a joke or the real thing, today’s TV program marked the first time that Duterte did not categorically state that he was not run-

ning for President,” Piñol noted.

Duterte also admitted in the program that he was receiving a lot of pressure from different groups and even ordinary people asking him to run for President.

A group of anonymous businessmen, he said, even volunteered to help him raise funds for the campaign.

The businessmen, who belong to a group called Anonymous Patriots for a Peaceful and Progressive Philippines (AP4), have pledged to initially raise P1 billion for Duterte should he decide to seek the country’s highest post.

Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao Annex .

Ampog said women working in entertainment and massage establishments need to undergo check-up twice every month as part of the requirements of the City Health Office (CHO).

She said the P300 total check-up fee every month is an additional burden on the women, especially since

no free medicine is given to them.

“Ang panawagan na unta nay serbisyo namakatabang sa mga babaye og bata nga mahawa sa kahimtang nga puno og pagpang-abuso og pagpahimulos (We’re calling on the city government to extend services to women and children so that they can leave their situation which is

Group wants city to reduce check-up fees for entertainers

BY ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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alikala Foundation Inc., a group advocating the rights of prostituted women and children, urged the Davao City Council to revisit the city’s tax code regarding the check-up fee of women entertainers and massage therapists.

“In terms of check-up, Medyo naglisod na pud ang mga babae kay mahal kayo

ang nasa tax code sa Davao nga check-up fee para sa mga babae na P150 na nahimong babag para magpa-checkup (It’s hard for the women because the check-up fee of P150 under the tax code of the city is too much for them and this becomes the hindrance from getting access to health services),” Talikala executive director Jeannette Ampog said in yesterday’s

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Pray for more typhoons -- Pagasa

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INVESTMENT TALK. City administrator Melchor Quitain (right) greets Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president Antonio dela Cruz during the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East

ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Trade and Tourism Investment Forum at The Marco Polo, Davao yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

N official of the state weather bureau urged the public to prepare themselves for a prolonged El Niño which will likely threaten the economy of the country, especially this rice-producing province.

“We need typhoons in the Philippines. Dapat magdasal tayo (we must pray) since a mature strong El Niño is now present in the tropical Pacific Ocean,” said Engr. Oscar Tabada, officer-in-charge of Pagasa-Visayas.

Quoting a recent report from the World Meteorological Organization, Tabada said that the present El Niño is expected to strengthen further before the end of 2015 and may last until May 2016.

Tabada, who assisted the province in crafting its

Php226-million contingency plan, stressed that this 2015-2016 El Niño is among the four strongest since 1950 (1972-73, 1982-83 and 1997-98).

Based on Pagasa’s rainfall forecast, a significant reduction of rainfall is seen over most rice-producing areas, particularly in Central Luzon and Western Visayas, this October.

In November up to December 2015, most of the rice-producing areas in the country will have below normal rainfall conditions.

This condition will persist up to June 2016 wherein rainfall conditions will be 120% above normal.

Iloilo is among the 13 provinces in the Visayas that will experience

“Such amendment is necessary in order to give clarity to the said provisions of the ordinance,” he said.

The zoning ordinance was approved in 2013 and is up for review only in 2018 or after five years.

Dayanghirang, however, said he wants to start the discussion on the amendment this early.

“I’ve been looking into this for a long time because I was not part of the crafting of the Zoning Ordinance,” he said.

Dayanghirang said he also wants to simplify the existing ordinance since it is composed of three books and some of the provisions are difficult to understand.

“In other LGUs (local government unit), their

zoning ordinances are very simple and easy to understand,” he said.

Dayanghirang said one example is the delineation of conservation areas which has already been identified in the ordinance but in actuality the survey, which is under the Watershed Management Council, has not yet been done until now.

He also said the city government is already collecting environmental tax of 25 centavos per square meter even without a survey.

“Ang mga banana plantations karon naglibog kung apil ba sa reservation area ang ilang lugar (The banana plantations are now confused if their plantation is part of the reservation area),” he said.

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DavNor consumer Impose 30-day deadline orgs strengthened on zoning applications I C N recognition of the need to foster consumer welfare and protection by ensuring and protecting consumer rights, the Department of Trade and Industry - Davao del Norte Provincial Office recently took the forefront in the move to strengthen consumer organizations in the province.

Eyed as a vehicle in championing consumer protection and empowerment, these consumer organizations are composed of leaders from different civil organizations, sectoral associations, local govern-

ment representatives and the public in general. Its primary advocacy is to push for the creation of local policies that would benefit the consuming public. It also plays an important role in the implementation of various consumer-related laws such as the Consumer Act and Price Act aside from serving as a venue to better promote and disseminate information on consumer privileges and responsibilities.

Several consumer empowerment activities had already been conducted

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Hontiveros hails decision of Leni

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HILHEALTH Director Risa Hontiveros today said the decision of Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo to run for vice president together with Liberal Party presidential contender Mar Roxas in the 2016 polls is a possible game-changer and a big boost in the campaign for reforms.

“Leni Robredo’s decision to heed the call of ‘Daang Matuwid’ and run as Roxas’ vice president will greatly contribute in substantially changing the political contours of the 2016 electoral campaign.

Of all the vice-presidential hopefuls, Leni undoubtedly symbolizes the people’s clamor for genuine change and offers a new take on national politics untainted by traditional politics,” Hontiveros said.

“Kung inaakala ng

mga tagapagtaguyod ng trapong politika at korapsyon na ‘business as usual’ ang 2016 elections, nagkakamali sila. With Leni as the people’s vice presidential bet, traditional and patronage politics will have to contend with a growing reform constituency,” Hontiveros added.

Hontiveros said she is also confident that Robredo will help in the people’s aspiration to realize universal healthcare.

“I had the opportunity to join Leni in several reform campaigns. As such, I am extremely confident that she will add her voice to the people’s call for the government to implement a universal healthcare program to provide comprehensive “social health protection’ to all Filipinos,” Hontiveros concluded.

BY ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR. ouncilor Danilo Dayanghirang wants to put a 30-day deadline on the local zoning review committee to act on applications submitted by investors.

Dayanghirang, chair of the Davao City Council committee on finance, ways and means, and appropriation, is set to file a resolution in today’s regular session amending section 13 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 20132022.

Section 13 touches on the functions of the local zoning review committee.

Speaking in yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Annex, Dayanghirang said Section 13 does not set a specific timeline on

when the review committee should act on an investor’s application upon receipt.

“I want to put period here of 30 days upon receipt kasi kung hindi ka maglagay ng period niyan kawawa ang investor niyan (because if you not put a time frame, the investor will suffer),” he said.

Dayanghirang said under his proposed amendment, failure to act within 30 days will be considered an endorsement of the application and that the committee should therefore give its recommendation.

Dayanghirang said based on information he has gathered, projects in the city get delayed because the local zoning review committee does not act immediately on applications.

DEADLINE. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang says he will file a resolution in today’s regular session to amend the city’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to impose a 30-day deadline on the local zoning review committee to act on

applications submitted by investors. Dayanghirang graced yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

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Abduction a blow to DavNor tourism

Samal room occupancy rate suffers decline after kidnapping

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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HE abduction in the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) was a big blow to tourism in Davao del Norte, after all.

The incident, which took place in a resort in Camudmud last September 21, sent foreign tourists shying away from the island city as room occupancy dropped by 50 percent following the abduction.

“The room occupancy rate in resorts in the is-

land recorded a significant decline especially among foreign tourists,” Davao del Norte Provincial Tourism Council president Araceli L. Ayuste told reporters yesterday.

In her resort alone, Ayuste said only an average of 10 out of the total 35 rooms in Punta del Sol are occupied.

“Before the incident, we reach a more than 70 percent occupancy rate,” she

BUSINESS SEMINAR. Premier Elite Institute, Inc. president Cyrleen L. Cole and Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers (PIIE) Davao chapter Engr. Ryan Zamora promote an upcoming business seminar on October 25 at the Water-

said.

Ayuste attributed the drop in the number of foreign tourists to the negative effect of the abduction incident of two Canadian, a Norwegian and a Filipino woman last September 21 at the Holiday Oceanview Resort Village at Sitio Camudmod in Barangay Babak, IGACOS. The travel ban issued by two foreign countries caused the sudden decline in the number of foreign

visitors in the island.

Earlier, the United Kingdom and Canada’s Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development issued a travel ban against 11 provinces in Mindanao, including Samal Island because of “serious threat of terrorist attacks and kidnapping.”

Ayuste, also the president of Punta del Sol Group of Companies, said their 15 partner travel agencies have already stopped sending

front Insular Hotel aimed at strengthening Davao City’s business sector in time for the implementation of ASEAN Integration 2015. The two were guests in yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

Talks set on BIMP-Eaga trade, investment promotion strategy M

EMBERS of the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines- East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) Cluster will form their continuity plan on the promotion of trade and investment opportunities among member countries by 2016 and onwards.

“We will have a planning workshop during the twoday cluster meeting,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 regional director Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi said on the sidelines of the one--day BIMP-EAGA Trade

and Investment Forum organized by the Mindanao Business Council at the Marco Polo Davao yesterday.

The two-day 3rd BIMP-EAGA Trade and Investment Facilitation Cluster Meeting starting today will be hosted by the Philippine delegation in Davao City.

Ambi, BIMP-EAGA TIF Cluster Philippine delegation head, said delegates of the forum will discuss priority areas of development in trade and investment facilitation, small and medium enterprises facilitation and for the custom, immigra-

tion, quarantine, and security (CIQS).

The planning activities of BIMP-EAGA clusters will be finished by the middle of next year, according to her.

Meanwhile, the forum was organized in consonance with the goal of the cluster “which is to promote trade and investment opportunities and where small and medium enterprises can actively participate and create more jobs.”

Ambi said the BIMP-EAGA is guided by five strategic priorities, namely enhancing connectivity, which entails infrastruc-

ture development and supportive policy environment and mechanisms; developing the sub-region as food basket for ASEAN and Asia; promoting BIMP-EAGA as premier regional tourism destination; the pursuit of sustainable management of environment; and promotion of cultural and educational linkages.

Participated by both the private and public stakeholders in each member countries, Ambi said the forum will “provide a venue where preliminary discussions for possible partnerships and joint ventures”

them foreign tourists.

“That’s automatically a loss of a minimum of P5, 000 per booking,” Ayuste said.

“As of now, we only have five advance booking that are not cancelled even after the abduction because they are accompanied by their respective Filipina wives,” she added.

She said the resort usually have a lot of tourist occupants because July to Oc-

tober, the lean months, comprised the winter season in other countries.

“There is a drop in the number of European visitors. They won’t like to take the risk of vacationing here because their insurance company said they won’t be covered with any of their benefits if anything happens to them in provinces included in the travel ban,” Ayuste said.

HE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI awarded check worth P800, 000 to the Local Government of Panabo that will be utilized for the project proposed under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) on September 29, 2015 at BFAR Conference Room, Magsaysay Ave., Davao City.

City Mayor Engr. James G. Gamao represented by his Executive Secretary Engr. Judith G. Lee, City Aquaculturist II Rolando B. Tuazon and from Treasury office Sheila Ersan who received the Trust Fund to be used to purchase for the 13 units of motorized boat counterpart by LGU Panabo local budget fund.

Engr. Lee expressed her gratitude to BFAR for the cash assistance that will help

elevate the socio-economic status of fisherfolks, in her speech during the turn-over of fiscal year 2015 BUB check.

On the other hand, according to Tuazon, one of the priority poverty reduction programs of the city is the support to fishery services through provision of fisherfolk livelihood project which aims to enhance fishing effectiveness and profit in the fisheries sector and to contribute food security program of the government.

He added that there are 515 registered fisherfolks in the city, wherein the project will be distributed to different coastal barangays.

Among the group who will benefit are Gugma sa Mananagat from San Vicente, San Pedro Fisherfolk Assn. ,

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APEC told: Open trade ensures food security

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ROMOTING open and free trade -- not self-sufficiency agenda -- will help the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to achieve its goals toward food security in the region, an executive from the private sector said.

APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Advisor Anthony Nowell, in a briefing concluding the Policy Partnership on Food Security (PPFS) Meeting here, said the business community strongly disagree with trade restrictions vis-a-vis self-sufficiency on food as this poses negative impacts both on trade and ensuring food security.

“I think we need to be careful about something like self sufficiency. Certainly from private sectors’ point of view, the best way for you to have food security is to have

open market so you can buy what you need and you can sell what is surplus for you easily,” said Nowell who is also the PPFS Vice Chair.

He mentioned that implementing self-sufficiency programs on a particular commodity can drive up prices on the product.

Citing Indonesia’s beef self-sufficiency agenda, the executive said that beef prices in Indonesia is twice the price of beef in Japan.

“When you have El Niño effect coming in, you need to have the door wide open; you need to be buying and selling. We believe that should be happening every day, that you should have the freedom to trade and that’s the best way to be secured,” Nowell said.

He noted that APEC econ-

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ECOFUSION launching set today

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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HE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Davao Ecocrafts Association, Inc. will launch on October 6 ECOFUSION, a one-stop facility in Davao City that will promote trade, tourism and investment opportunities.

“The one-stop center is a facility will house products from Mindanao and Palawan as well as investment projects and tourism destinations in line with the objective of the Bru-

nei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) Cluster,” DTI 11 regional director Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi told reporters on the sidelines of BIMP-EAGA Trade and Investment Forum at the Marco Polo Davao yesterday.

The brand name of the facility was coined from the word “eco” representing the three major

DavOr given P 8.5-M water system projects

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TOTAL of P8.5 million water system projects to be implemented five far-flung barangays has been recently approved by the Provincial Peace and Order Council during its meeting last September 30, 2015.

Funded by Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) through the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the project hopes to provide ample supply of potable water to the residents in these remote villages.

Recipient barangays include Binondo in Baganga town, Sitio La Fortuna, Malibago in Cateel town, Maganda and Tubaon in

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portunities for products that highlight the beautiful culture and natural endowments of Mindanao and Palawan.

“It will exhibit various products from Mindanao and Palawan that can be purchase,” Ambi said.

Additionally, it will be a venue as well for tourism and investment promotion that provides data and information to investors, tourists and other stakeholders.

Ambi said this is not only an opportunity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) but also for the local government units (LGUs) to encourage infusion of investments into their respective areas of jurisdiction.

“DTI and DEA, along with our partners, will work really hard for the EcoFusion to truly achieve its goals. But, of course, we need the support of our MSMEs, LGUs and other stake-

holders,” she said.

The EcoFusion’s establishment is in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and Department of Tourism (DOT). It is under the BIMP-EAGA Trade and Investment Facilitation Cluster.

Meanwhile, Ambi also said the the project will be proposed during the cluster meeting today at Davao City for the possible adoption of all four member countries.

Tarragona town, and Sitio Camanuyan, Maragatas in Lupon town.

These water system projectsare part of the approved Pamana-DILG Fund Projects for 2015 based on the proposal submitted by the Provincial Government through the DILG. In addition to these newly approved projects, the OPAPP through the Pamana Program pledged a total of P1.5 million intended for livelihood projects in conflict-affected areas.

Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon thanked the OPAPP and the DILG for NEW LOAN FACILITY. Signing the loan are (from left) Metrobank executive vice-president Mary Mylene Caparas, Metrobank president Fabian Dee, Globe their constant support that president & CEO Ernest Cu and Globe chief finance officer Alberto de Larrazabal. has been helping improve the lives of residents in farflung communities. (PIO DavOr)

Drilon: Phl to contribute to region’s food security HE Philippines has done its share in ensuring sufficient supply of food in the region by enacting laws and carrying out projects that boost food production, Senate President Franklin Drilon said in Iloilo City on Sunday (Oct. 4).

In his opening message during the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Food Security and Blue Economy, Senate President Franklin Drilon said that in the 2015 World Food Security Index, the Philippines ranked 72 out of 109 countries.

The index rated the country’s efforts related to food security as “moderate” performance, and this is a significant improvement.

He said that in the previous years, the Philippines had the highest prevalence of food insecurity among Asia’s emerging economies.

“The Philippines Congress has done its share by enacting laws to ensure food security. The Agriculture and Fishery Modernization

development principles of BIMP-EAGA commitments, which are the ecological balance, eco-tourism and economic development.

The word “fusion,” on the other hand, depicts the integration of initiatives on trade, tourism, environment and investments of the four member-countries.

Located at the 3rd level of Abreeza Ayala Mall in Davao City, the facility will serve as a platform to promote greater trade op-

Act (AFMA) seeks to develop the agriculture and the fishery sectors and make it more competitive,” he said.

Congress also amended the country’s fishery code to deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing as well as aligning the Philippines law with international conventions and standards.

On Monday (Oct. 5), Drilon said the Philippine Senate will approve Senate Bill 2923, which declares large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage, a crime that carries heavy penalties including life imprisonment.

Once approved by the House of Representatives this will become law hopefully by the first quarter of 2016, he added.

“We have ongoing programs and projects that promote the conservation of the fishery and aquatic resources and we have provided the appropriate budget for that activity included in the pro-

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Globe, Metrobank ink term loan G

LOBE Telecom, Inc. signed a 10-year P5 Billion and 7-year US$45 Million term loan with Metrobank. The loans shall be used to finance Globe’s capital expenditures.

“This new loan facility from Metrobank will help us address the demands of our customers in their continuing shift to a digital lifestyle. Globe is committed to invest in additional network capacities to handle the robust growth in data traffic from our customers,” said Alberto de Larrazabal, Globe Chief Financial Officer.

Globe invested about P11.4 Billion in capital expenditures in the first half of 2015. Bulk of the investment was allocated for data-related projects, including in-

vestments for the company’s broadband network, capacities for wireless data, LTE, and domestic and international transmission facilities.

Globe Telecom, Inc. closed the first half of 2015 with record-level consolidated service revenues of P53.8 Billion, 13% higher than the P47.7 Billion reported a year ago, on the strength of robust revenue gains on mobile data and broadband, as more customers adopt a digital lifestyle. On a sequential basis, Globe posted its highest ever consolidated service revenues of P27.6 Billion for the second quarter of the year, outpacing both the record-level revenues in the seasonally strong fourth quarter of 2014 of P26.3 Billion and last quarter’s P26.2 Billion by 5%.

Aside from the growing number of smartphone users in the Globe network, sustained emergence of various products and services that include OTT applications, music, video streaming, gaming and social media also provided support for the company’s mobile data business. Various partnerships with global digital giants, such as Facebook, Viber, Spotify, NBA and HOOQ, enabled the company to build a portfolio of products and services that provide relevant content to fit its customers’ digital lifestyle. This allowed the company to continue capitalizing on these partnerships to further seed data adoption among its customers.

Globe strengthened its leadership in mobile data business after it registered in

the January-June period P9.5 Billion in mobile browsing and other data revenues, a 53% growth from previous year’s level of P6.2 Billion in the first six months of the year.

This achievement brought the contribution of mobile data revenues to 23% of total mobile revenues as of 1st half of 2015, coming from 16% the previous year. With mobile data business growing at a rapid pace, data users from overall Globe mobile customer base grew to 37% during the same period, a substantial increase from previous year’s 17%. Wireless data traffic in the Globe network also increased by 82% year-on-year with the growing number of smartphone users and applications that leverage the internet.

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(WTO).

In a statement on Monday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Philippine Mission to the WTO (PMWTO) submitted two documents on “Fostering the Participation of MSMEs in Regional and Global Markets” to the international

organization.

Prior to the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from Dec. 1518, DTI Secretary Gregory L. Domingo recently attended the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, Switzerland where he emphasized the need to include MSMEs in the global

trade.

The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest annual outreach event, which provides a platform for participants to discuss the latest developments in world trade and to propose ways of enhancing the multilateral trading system. (PNA)

Phl to push MSME agenda in WTO

HE Philippines will be putting its agenda for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in a global level as the country pushes for discussions concerning the said industry in the upcoming 10th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization

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EDGEDAVAO TRAVEL

The colonial charms of

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Sunlight Rock serves as a dramatic backdrop to a villa’s formal garden.

If I were to trace back my family tree, it would go all the way to the island city of Xiamen in China. My grandparents from both my father and mother’s side of the tree originated from the area. They moved to the Philippines during the American colonial period and decided to stay and called the Philippines their home.

To be honest, Xiamen was never on the top of my must visit list. Maybe it is because China employs a vast firewall to ban things such as Goodle, Instagram, Twitter and FaceBook, or maybe it is because I was just too busy to even think about where my ancestors came from.

Fast forward to now and I am standing where my ancestors came from thanks to a much-needed excursion to do research for a book project I am helping for the University of San Carlos Press.

I was amazed at how vibrant this southern Chinese city is, with wide avenues, modern infrastructure, and thriving markets.

Xiamen is a shiny gleaming example on how China has changed and modernised itself. Gone are the idyllic fishing villages that used to dot the islands coasts. Although much has changed, a piece of old Xiamen remained on the island of Gulangyu.

Located on the southwest of Xiamen City, Gulangyu Island is just a short ferryboat

Outsdie a villa that has been converted into a tea house.

ride from the mainland. A popular spot of the local Chinese tourist, Gulangyu was once an international settlement on Chinese soil apart of the international settlement at Shanghai as a result of China’s loss during the Opium War. The settlement allowed for thirteen countries including Great Britain, France, The Netherlands and Japan, to enjoy extraterritorial privileges there and take part in the Gulangsu Municipal Council that administered the Settlement.

Consulates, churches, hospitals, schools, and police stations were later built by those foreign communities in the predominantly Victorian-era style architecture. These buildings have been lovingly preserved and can still be seen throughout the island.

I loved how time seemed to stand still in the different stylish buildings. The fact that there are no cars and bikes on the island also added to the charm, although the occasional buzz of electric vehicles.

There are also quaint cafes and eateries that are located within the colonial villas.

The history of the island as the ‘Cradle of Musicians’ and ‘Island of Music’ also adds to the appeal and beauty of the island. There is a piano museum as well as an organ museum on the island. The old Music school of the island still exists

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Walking is the only way around the island.

The island’s famous Piano Museum.

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Delicious bites of New York at TGI Fridays NEW YORK on a plate – that’s what you can look forward to when you visit TGI Fridays from Sept.

16 to November 30. The popular American restaurant pays a fitting tribute to this bustling city that gave birth to some of the world’s delicious eats with six lip-smacking dishes that made New York famous.

The Bronx is home to New York’s real “Little Italy” where quite a number of authentic Italian ristorantes, pastry shops and pizzerias have taken root. TGI Friday’s Bronx Crispy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs is a nod to the area’s strong Italian influence and is made with succulent meatballs stuffed with mozzarella and served with marinara sauce, marinated tomatoes and parmesan crisps.

When in New York do what the locals do which is, eat hotdogs! The restaurant offers a gourmet take on this signature street food with the Madison Hotdog, juicy char grilled Andouille sausage in herb bun

topped with pickled cucumber and drizzled with a classic combination of mustard and mayonnaise. Now that’s a wiener!

New York is a serious contender for burger heaven, thanks to its 101 variations of this popular grub that ranges from the classic to the most decadent. Take a big bite of this gastronomic delight with the Big Apple Burger,

a symphony of flame grilled premium beef patty layered with sautéed onions, gruyere cheese, grilled pancetta and apple mustard served with fries.

Queens’ vibrant food scene boasts of a different kind of gustatory experience, one that’s defined by the tastes and flavors of ethnic cuisines from around the world.

Friday’s recreates a dish inspired by this borough with the exquisite Queens AlmondCrusted Tilapia and Jalapeno Shrimp, which bring together the lovely fresh flavors of tilapia and sauteed Cajun shrimps with rice pilaf and lemon cream sauce.

With its eclectic mix of restaurants, one day is not enough to try each and every single dish

Manhattan has to offer. But you can always start somewhere, like this Manhattan Sausage Stuffed Chicken, plump and juicy chicken breasts stuffed with Italian sausages and cheese, served with rice pilaf and pesto cream.

What’s not to love about milkshakes? New Yorkers love this quintessential beverage so does TGI Friday’s. Indulge in some thick and creamy goodness with Broadway Peanut Butter Jelly Milkshake, a rich concoction of peanut butter blended with vanilla ice cream on a layer of blueberry jelly, finished off with whipped cream and served with peanut butter jelly crust.

Have a “Taste of New York” at TGI Fridays and while you’re at it, sample other American dishes such as signature burgers, juicy steaks, and Jack Daniel Grill specialties, as well as pastas, salads, and sinful desserts served every day of the year.

To know more about TGIFridays, check out its social media sites: TGI Fridays Philippines (Facebook) @tgifridaysph (IG and Twitter) and its website - www.fridays.com.ph.

teachers track and measure their students’ academic performance.

Smart also featured the TechnoCart during the Gabay Guro Teacherfest held recently at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Tens of thousands of teach-

ers attended the tribute event graced by world-class talents like Regine Velasquez and Gary Valenciano.

Smart also organized a tree-planting activity called TREEbute to Teachers, where dozens of Smart employees planted bougainvillea plants along the North Luzon Expressway, in honor of the country’s dedicated educators.

Furthermore, Smart sent employee-representatives to the General Roxas Elementary School in Quezon City to serve as values education teachers for a day. The activity was organized by Teach for the Philippines, an organization enlisting promising young leaders to teach in public schools throughout the country.

To learn more about Smart’s initiatives to help enhance education and learning in the country, please visit www. smart.com.ph/learnsmart

Smart pays tribute to Filipino teachers

FOR the sixth straight year, mobile leader Smart Communications partnered with the Department of Education and other institutions to pay tribute to Filipino teachers during National Teachers’ Month, which is observed annually from September 5 to October 5.

For the sixth straight year, mobile leader Smart Communications partnered with the Department of Education and other institutions to pay tribute to Filipino teachers during National Teachers’ Month, which is observed annually from September 5 to October 5.

At the launch of the celebration at University of Santo Tomas, Smart showcased the Smart TechnoCart, a mobile digital laboratory that provides teachers with new learn-

ing tools designed for kindergartners.

Each Smart TechnoCart contains 20 tablets that all come preloaded with Batibot, an Android application designed to help children develop essential thinking skills through fun-

filled games. The facility also features a laptop and projector for the use of the teacher; a Smart Bro pocket WiFi with prepaid load for connectivity; and the Smart One Campus, a learning management system that helps administrators and

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Alden Richards, Aicelle Santos and Ai-Ai delas Alas celebrate #Sampuso in Japan

GMA Pinoy TV’s 10th anniversary celebration keeps getting bigger and better with Kapusong Pinoy Japan headlined by Pambansang Dimple Alden Richards, Rock and Soul Diva Aicelle Santos, and Philippine Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas this October 11.

The concert, staged in partnership with WorldCom Japan Ltd., will be held at the New Pier Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

Kapusong Pinoy Japan is the fourth event in this year’s Kapusong Pinoy concert series held in celebration of GMA Pinoy TV’s tenth anniversary.

Japan was among the first countries to have GMA’s flagship international channel, with its first broadcast aired over the carrier IPS, Inc. in 2005. GMA’s

two other international channels, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, soon followed, making more GMA programs available to the Filipino community in Japan.

The year-long festivities for the anniversary dubbed #Sampuso began in May with Kapusong Pinoy Vancouver and Anaheim, followed by the recently concluded Kapusong Pinoy New York last September 5.

With a number of lead roles under his belt, Alden has certainly proven himself as one of the Network’s most sought-after leading men. Most recently, he has gained greater popularity with AlDub, this year’s most phenomenal onscreen pairing from Eat Bulaga’s KalyeSerye segment which is also seen on GMA Pinoy TV. His tandem with Maine Mendoza a.k.a. Yaya Dub has captured the attention of countless Kapuso fans across the globe.

“This will be my first time in Japan and I’m very excited because I hear it’s a beautiful country.

But more than that, I’m also excited to meet our fans there. This event is our way of saying thank you for their never-ending support,” shares the actor who also co-hosts Sunday PinaSaya. “Kaya mga Kapuso sa Japan, tara na’t makisaya sa amin sa October 11 na po!”

Aicelle is likewise excited and

thankful as she joins Alden and Ai-Ai in concert. “It’s always an honor to perform for our countrymen abroad and I am grateful to GMA Pinoy TV for making this possible,” says the award-winning singer-actress who starred in the hit musical Rak of Aegis.

“We’ve prepared very special performances, so to all our kababayans in Japan, head over to the New Pier Hall and celebrate with us!” she enthused.

Ai-Ai, who also top billed the concert series’ Vancouver, Anaheim and New York editions, is grateful for the opportunity to entertain Kapuso fans abroad.

With her comedic wit and boundless energy, the Philippine Comedy Queen is ready to spread the fun to a wider audience.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa GMA Pinoy TV dahil napabilang ako sa kanilang 10th year anniversary celebration. Isa ring malaking karangalan na maghatid ng saya sa mas marami pa nating kababayan hindi lamang sa telebisyon,” shares the Kapuso star who currently hosts GMA’s newest entertainment talk-comedy-magazine show CelebriTV and the comedymusical variety program Sunday PinaSaya airing on GMA Pinoy TV. For inquiries on subscriptions to GMA’s international channels, call the toll free number 0032990-288 or email AccessTV@ pims.ph

Pastillas Girl, on the other hand, acknowledged how “It’s Showtime” helped her pick up the pieces and make herself whole again. “’Showtime’ did not only help me with my love life, but also with my relationship with my friends and family,” said Pastillas Girl.

Meanwhile, Jess’s journey as a Mr. Pastillas aspirant already ended as Pastillas Girl decided that it would be better for them to remain friends. Jess left for Bacolod City with a smile on his face and thanked Pastillas Girl for giving him a chance to know her better.

As the search for Mr. Pastillas continues, two new Mr. Pastillas aspirants tried to impress Pastillas Girl Wednesday (Sept 30) – the “Dancing Guwapo ng Baguio”, JM Tormento and the “Talented Hottie of Q.C.,” Micheal Enriquez. Will one of them win Pastillas Girl’s heart?

Don’t miss the “kilig” moments of “Nasaan Ka Mr. Pastillas” segment of “It’s Showtime,” Mondays to Saturdays noon in ABS-CBN. For more information, follow them in Facebook and Twitter (@ It’sShowtimena).

Pastillas girl’s mom defends daughter against bashers TERESA HERNANDEZ, the mother of online sensation Pastillas Girl, emotionally defended her daughter against online bashers yesterday (Sep 29) in “It’s Showtime” and asked them to know her daughter personally first before casting judgment and posting harsh messages online.

She also addressed the issue about pimping her own daughter.

“They don’t know how much I love her. I can never accept their accusation that I am pimping my daughter,” said Mommy Teresa as she burst into tears.

Mommy Teresa also shared how supportive and proud she is of her daughter. Though Pastillas Girl’s journey to finding her Mr. Pastillas has been tough for their family, Mommy Teresa reiterated that Pastillas Girl has her full support and wishes that she find the man who will love her wholeheartedly.

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A store in one of the old villas.

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and is now a part of Xiamen University.

Aside from the colonial buildings, there are also other scenic spots on the island which also harken back to the island’s history that dates back to the Ming Dynasty and one such spot is Sunlight Rock.

Located in the south-central part of the island, Sunlight Rock is the island’s highest point with an altitude of 92.7 meters and gives visitors an expansive view of Gulangyu and Xiamen islands. The name of the rock comes from a sun-shaped formation in the granite. When the sun rises, the morning light illuminates the granite in Sunlight Temple and the rocks are bathed with sunlight.

At the foot of Sunlight Rock stands the Memorial Hall of Zheng Chenggong, built in honor of the hero’s feats which include expelling the Dutch colonists and re-occupying Taiwan.

There is really a lot to experience and write about Gulangyu, but for me, what is significant is that the island seems like a time capsule of the time when my ancestors left everything behind to face new prospects and life in the Philippines and eventually in Davao.

One of Gulanyu’s shopping streets.

The island is a favorite location for pre-nup pictorials.

Traditional local produce such as dried fish and sweets fill the stores on the island.

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Health benefits of hanging vegetables

Sayote with other vegetables.

Text and photos by HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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O YOU know what are these are: bitter gourd, winged beans, and vegetable pear? You may not be familiar with them but when you hear their local names – ampalaya, sigarillas, and sayote, respectively – you will definitely say, yes I know them.

But what most people don’t know is that these hanging vegetables – as they are called since all three are creeping plants – are not only good sources of nutrients and vitamins, they are also good for your health.

Let’s start with ampalaya, which is touted to be an ally of those with diabetes.

During the time of Dr. Francisco Duque as Health Secretary, a circular was issued reinstating ampalaya as a scientifically validated herbal medicinal plant that can lower elevated blood sugar levels. In 2003, then Health Secretary Manuel Dayrit classified ampalaya as a “folklorically-validated herbal medicinal plant.”

The reclassification came about in view of recent clinical evidence on the efficacy of ampalaya in capsule or tea form as a useful dietary ad-

Winged beans

junct in the treatment of Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes.

The health department cited a 10-year study that found that the vegetable can effectively regulate blood sugar in the same way as a regular anti-diabetes drug. “We compared ampalaya leaves with an anti-diabetes drug, and we found out that ampalaya has the same effect on the patient. It means the action of ampalaya on blood sugar is equivalent to the action of the medicine,” the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) said in a statement. .

Dr. Guia Ciria Abad, immediate past president of the Association of Municipal Health Officers of the Philippines, advised patients to consult their doctor before stopping the intake of their regular prescribed medicines and just take ampalaya. “Even if you feel good after taking ampalaya, go to your doctor for regular check-up and it is up to your doctor to reduce the dosage of your prescribed medicines,” she said. “Ampalaya can be potent, but it can

also give you a shock.”

Ampalaya is one of the best sources of Vitamin C. “One ampalaya fruit contains 174 percent of the average daily requirement for vitamin C,” livestrong.com says. “Vitamin C has multiple functions in the body. It is a key factor in the synthesis of the protein known as collagen, a major component of the connective tissue, and also is a powerful antioxidant. Like other antioxidants, it helps safeguard the body’s cells from damage from the dangerous free radicals believed to play a role in chronic disease.”

The bitter taste of the ampalaya fruit has been the distinguishing factor from the rest of the fruits with medicinal value, and this is due to the presence of a substance known as momorcidin.

As the bitter fruit is famous for its many medicinal attributes, there are also other unique ways in preparing mixtures, drinks or solutions made from ampalaya. Those with cough, fever, worms, and diarrhea are advised to drink a spoonful of grounded and juiced ampalaya leaves every

day. For other health conditions, the fruit and leaves can both be juiced and taken orally. For wounds, burns and other skin diseases, the fruit’s warmed leaves may be applied to the affected area.

Sigarillas is described as “a supermarket on the stalk.” It produces pea-like beans with four winged edges. Almost every part of this unique plant is tasty and edible. The fresh young pods are similar to green beans with a chewy texture and a slightly sweet taste. When cooked, the leaves taste like spinach and the flowers like mushrooms.

The firm-fleshed roots have a nutty flavor. This remarkable bean could become one of the most important crops for underdeveloped countries, because it offers a high source of protein.

Flowers have a sweet taste because of the nectar they contain. When steamed or fried, they have the color and consistency of mushrooms. When lightly cooked, they make an attractive garnish. The dried seeds can be useful as flour and also to make a coffee-like drink.

When fried or baked, winged bean seeds make a delicious nut-like snack.

The vines produce starchy underground tubers. In the Philippines, however, the tubers are relatively smaller and they are not eaten. The tubers contain 12-15 percent protein (2 to 4 times higher than that of potato and 8 times more than that of cassava), 0.5 to 1.1 percent fat and 27.2 to 30.5 percent carbohydrate.

The tubers are peeled after boiling, fried or baked before use.

Sean Adams, information chief of the United States Department of Agriculture, reported that winged bean has high levels of proteins called lectins, which are used as diagnostic tools in medical

research because they bind to certain blood cells. “Winged beans,” he added, “also contain erucic acid (an antitumor medication) and polyunsaturated fatty acids that can be used to treat acne and eczema.”

Although most people are familiar only with the sayote fruit, the root, stem, seeds, and leaves are all edible. Oftentimes, sayote is called a poor man’s vegetables due to the many uses of its different parts.

The fruit does not need to be peeled and can be eaten raw in salads. Cooked or raw, it has a very mild flavor by itself, and is commonly served with seasonings (e.g., salt, butter and pepper in Australia) or in a dish with other vegetables and/or flavorings.

Filipinos peel sayote, cut them into thick slices and then cook with meat or shrimps.

In Mexico, some people found other and more imaginative uses for sayote – aside from boiling, they make them into candies or slice and fry for table use. In the Philippines, some candy manufacturers and food processors

Ampalaya have found the vegetable an ideal and low-cost base for their various products. It can also be used to make catsup.

Unknown to many, the sayote is also a medicinal plant. The leaves and fruit have diuretic, cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory properties, and a tea made from the leaves has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and hypertension, and to dissolve kidney stones.

Due to its purported cell-regenerative properties, it is believed as a contemporary legend that sayote caused the mummification of people from the Colombian town of San Bernardo who extensively consumed it. The very well preserved skin and flesh can be seen in the mummies today.

What is in a sayote fruit?

Upon analysis, its edible portion per 100 grams gives 94 percent moisture, 19 percent calories, 0.4 gram protein, 0.1 gram fat, 4.9 grams carbohydrates, and 0.6 gram fiber.

Also found in the fruit in small amounts are calcium, sodium, thiamine, vitamin A, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and niacin.

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EDITORIAL Punish the real perpetrators in the flesh trade

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IKE many such commemorations, the International Day of No Prostitution yesterday (October 5) is, to quote the Bard, more honor’d in the breach than in the observance. Prostitution, after all, is not called the world’s oldest profession for no reason: serving one of man’s most basic urges, it is the easy to peddle and just as easy to acquire. And by the admission of the two main groups in Davao City advocating the rights of abused and prostituted women and children, it is nigh impossible to expect the flesh trade to cease even for a day. The reasons are varied but boil down to two things: one, women who are forced into prostitution need to work in order to supply the needs of their families, and two, there are always men who will engage their services.

The first reason is a complex web that can only be addressed in a holistic manner. In a very real sense it would take the entire country working together to overhaul the nation – enough to be able to address the needs of the poorest of the poor, to which sector most prostituted women belong. Government must necessarily improve its services so that no person – woman or man – is forced to sell her or his body just to survive. The private sector must also make

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sure that any gain the government makes in advancing the economy would find its way to everyone, not just the elite. As is often said, no person would allow herself or himself to be abused for a few measly pesos if there are other means to keep body and soul together.

Because the work required to achieve this is so massive, it would be easy to say that there is simply no way to eradicate prostitution.

But there is a second reason the flesh trade is thriving, and it is in this area that headway can be gained simply by a change in attitude. If no one engages the services of a prostituted woman, then the trade itself would die a natural death. Like any other business, prostitution thrives on demand; if there is no market for it, then no one would offer the service.

This, of course, is easier said than done. Men will be men, so we are told, and they will always descend to their baser instincts when the opportunity presents itself. Which is why Talikala Foundation’s proposal to penalize men who patronize prostituted women should be supported. It has always been the women – those who are victims – who end up being rounded up for engaging in the flesh trade; it is time the real perpetrators are punished.

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The GILAS experience and the People Capability Maturity Model

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onsistent good results and achievements are no fluke. They are the result of a process of increase in skill and confidence that reflect an ability to repeat the same task and achieve similar or better results with the same or better effectivity. It takes an assurance that given different circumstances, different personalities and situations, you or your organization can perform respectably and effectively.

Discussions on teamwork, efficiency and success are difficult to discuss this week without referring to the recent silver medal of Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia 2015.

Truly, there is adulation for the team not in spite of, but rather, because of the successive Cinderel-

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VERY year, the film industry of the United States hands the prestigious Oscar trophy.

The Academy Awards, as it is known, honor cinematic achievements. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit. The awards, first presented in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, are overseen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

When the first Academy Awards ceremony was held, no foreign language film was honored. “During the early post-war era (1947–1955), eight foreign language films received Special or Honorary Awards,” the Wikipedia noted.

Jean Hersholt, an Academy leader and board member, argued that “an international award, if properly and carefully administered, would promote a closer relationship between American film craftsmen and those of other countries.”

The first foreign language film honored with such an award was the Italian neorealist drama ShoeShine, whose citation read: “the high quality of this motion picture, brought to eloquent life in a country

la finish. All this in spite of the absence of players that coach Tab Baldwin wanted in the line-up: Jeff Chan, LA Tenorio, towering June Mar Fajardo. Respect for our team’s capabilities and program has taken root, with PBA board chairman Robert Non stating the leagues support for Gilas by aligning its schedules with international competitions.

Winning second place on home turf in Manila in 2003 was clearly no accident; they don’t happen after just one victory. Great programs are not a one-shot win. They are built slowly, and with every tournament we see improvement in spite of the absence of key players.

For this, history gives us a good perspective. In past FIBA-Asia tourneys

scarred by war, is proof to the world that the creative spirit can triumph over adversity.”

In the following years, similar awards were given to seven other films: one from Italy (The Bicycle Thief), two from France (Monsieur Vincent and Forbidden Games), three from Japan (Rashomon, Gate of Hell and Samurai, The Legend of Musashi), as well as a Franco-Italian co-production (The Walls of Malapaga).

“These awards, however, were handed out on a discretionary rather than a regular basis (no award was given at the 26th Academy Awards held in 1954), and were not competitive since there were no nominees but simply one winning film per year,” Wikipedia reported.

A separate category for non-English-language films was created in 1956. Known as the Best Foreign Language Film Award, it has been awarded annually since then to a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States that contains primarily non-English dialogue. The first recipient was the Italian neorealist drama La Strada, which helped establish Federico Fellini as one of the most important European directors.

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John Tria

ecisouth@gmail.com our worst performance was in the mid-1990s to 2003, where we wound up second to last (15th place) in FIBA-Asia Harbin 2003 and struggled against teams from the Middle East like Syria. We placed 9th in FIBA-Asia Tokushima in 2007, 7th in FIBA-Asia Tianjin 2009. I recall a FIBA TV commentator noting back then that the Philippines WAS a great team, and

shared his disappointment over Arwind Santos’ cross over dribbles and near acrobatics that for him characterized the team as form with little substance.

But things changed with the Gilas program that started with Rajko Toroman in 2009, where, with the backing of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Chair Manny V. Pangilinan, the team program was built into a formidable one that can win tournaments.

From lousy results in previous championships, in FIBA-Asia Wuhan 2011 we placed fourth, and in Manila in 2013 and Changsha we placed 2nd. Respect for our team’s and capabilities come from consistent good performance, which are results of a program.

What we are seeing is

that the program is taking root, and that people are starting to notice. The Chinese, the Iranians, and South Koreans all acknowledge the effectiveness of the program, time and again calling us the team to watch out for. This is so since the team can demonstrate excellence with every test or tournament. This ought to be the same with every company, especially those involved in manufacturing or services. Good programs demonstrating results attract supporters and opponents, since it shows your company’s credibility in carrying out the tasks needed to achieve success. Companies with weak programs do not attract the attention of the competition, cannot attract talent, and will not generate support from within its own ranks. Whatever success

they achieve are considered flukes, one-hit wonders, or “tsamba.”

It would be good to read up on the People Capability Maturity Model, an organizational model that enables the company to graduate from beyond depending on the capabilities of individuals (heroics) to systems that generated repeated success no matter who the employees are. We cannot depend too much on the skill of selected outstanding people because they will not always be around to deliver results.

But if the system or program enables even other staff and managers to deliver, then our customers can be assured of top performance and excellent quality every time. Just like the GILAS, we can win tournaments no matter who is playing on the team.

mitted 26 films already but so far not one of the films receive a single nomination. It tied with South Korea, which has the same number of submitted films.

In 1956, Lamberto V. Alvellana’s Anak Dalita was the country’s entry. It was not until in 1961 that another entry was made: Gerardo de Leon’s The Moises Padilla Story. Six years later, Luis Nepomuceno’s Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak (Because of a Flower) was entered.

Then, there was silence from the film industry. Eddie Romero made Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon, which became the country’s entry in 1976. In 1985, Lino Brocka’s Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (This is My Country) was chosen as the country’s entry.

Ten years later, Carlos Suguion-Reyna’s Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (Harvest Home) was handpicked while Tikoy Aguiluz’s Segurista (Dead Sure) was the entry in 1996.

(The Kite), 1999; Gatas... Sa Dibdib ng Kaaway (In the Bosom of the Enemy), 2001; and Mga Munting Tinig (Small Voices), 2002.

Chito Rono’s film, Dekada ‘70 was the country’s entry in 2003. The following year, it was Mark Meily’s Crying Ladies. There was no entry in 2005. The films of Aureaus Solito and Adolf Alix, Jr. was entered in 2006 (Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros or The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros) and 2007 (Donsol), respectively.

In 2008, Dante Nico Garcia’s Ploning was the country’s entry. Soxie Topacio’s Ded na si Lolo (Grandpa is Dead) was chosen in 2009 while Dondon Santos’s Noy was the entry in 2010. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (The Woman in the Septic Tank), directed by Marlon Rivera, was the entry of the Philippines in 2011.

From 2012 to 2014, the country’s entries were Jun Robles’ Bwakaw, Hannah Espia’s Transit, and Lav Diaz’s Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan (Norte, the End of History).

Here’s what the Rappler said of the movie: “Directed by Jerrold Tarog, (the film) follows the career and death of Antonio Luna, an important figure in the Philippine-American war and one of Philippine history’s most prominent figures.

Luna is known as one of the most brilliant military men in Philippine history, as well as for his quick temper and fierce demeanor.”

A non-American film, to be eligible for Best Foreign Film, “does not require films to be released in the United States in order to be eligible for competition.” Wikipedia clarified: “Films competing in the Foreign Language Film category must have been first released in the country submitting them during the eligibility period defined by the rules of the Academy, and must have been exhibited for at least seven consecutive days in a commercial movie theater.”

It is said the eligibility period for the Foreign Language Film category differs from that required for most other categories: the awards year defined for the Foreign Language Film category usually begins and ends before the ordinary awards year, which corresponds to an exact calendar year.

Oscar best foreign film

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Henrylito D. Tacio

henrytacio@gmail.com In the 26th Academy Awards (1953), the first Filipino film to be exhibited in the Venice Film Festival, Genghis Khan, was under contention for receipt of the Honorary Foreign Language Film award.

“From 1956 to the inception of the Film Academy of the Philippines in 1982, four films have been submitted for consideration by the Film Society of the Philippines, the Film Institute of the Philippines, the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), and the Philippine Movie Producers Association; the four organizations that were responsible for doing so,” Wikipedia reported. “Only four films were sent during those times because of certain technicalities that vetoed possible submissions out of the list.”

The Philippines has sub-

Three films of Marilou Diaz-Abaya were nominated: Karnal (Of the Flesh), 1984; Milagros, 1997; and Sa Pusod ng Dagat (In the Navel of the Sea), 1998.

Gil Portes accomplished the same feat: Saranggola

This year, it has been announced that the historical “Heneral Luna” will be the country’s official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film.

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“For me, we have a problem on political dynasty, and under federalism, there is autonomy and the proposal is by region. What if a particular region is dominated by only one family?

“What kind of devolution of power will it be if only one particular family controls the area?” Sen. Poe was quoted as saying.

Poe’s statement drew a strong reaction from Laviña, who immediately castigated the lady senator for her lack of knowledge in politics.

“That is the whole trouble with someone who has not lived in our country long enough to immerse in our political culture and wants to be our next President,” Laviña said.

“She is not aware that it is under the present set-up of unitary system that has bred and perpetuated the political dynasties in the Philippines. She should not look far indeed. Her vice presidential team mate, Chiz Escudero, is part of this political anomaly,” he added.

Mayor Duterte has been advocating for a federal form of government, going around the country for months in a bid to convince other officials of local government units (LGUs) and their constituents to support his cause.

The people responded by urging Duterte to run for president instead. Until now, Duterte remains reluctant to join the pres-

idential race, but admitted he is now feeling tremendous pressure from various sectors of society.

Duterte even gave a hint that he is running for president in May when he refused to categorically say that he is not seeking the presidency during his television program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” last Sunday.

And, here comes Poe voicing out her opposition to Duterte’s advocacy.

To Laviña, the lady senator “has lack of respect and faith in the capacity of the Filipino voters to choose their own leaders and chart their own destiny.”

“In the United States where she has once pledged allegiance and

lived with plenty of milk and honey while almost all Filipinos were suffering from a dictatorship, the Federal system has not bred political dynasties which she fears so much,” Laviña said.

“This smacks of elitist arrogance. She wants to instill fear, instead of inspiring the people for change. She wants to perpetuate a system that has caused so much poverty and misery to our people. She represents the status quo protecting her rich financial backers. She stands in the way and blocking the surging clamor of the masses including overseas Filipinos for genuine change in our country,” added Laviña, a former Davao City councilor.

turn tasks Assistant Administrator JhopeeAvancena-Agustin to preside over WMC meetings and act on certain administrative matters.

Dayanghirang said he is interested in the bulk water project as it is seen as an immediate solution

to the perennial water supply problem in his place – the Second Congressional District.

By its own admission the DCWD management, Dayanghirang said, the district’s efforts exploring of several areas in the Second District such

as Panacan, Tibungco and Bunawan as possible sources of potable water have been a failure.

He bared that in the long run, the continued lack of reliable water supply will deter the development and progress of the Second District.

As proposed, the DCWD will build its own P2-billion system to receive the bulk water and distribute the same through its network of pipe to thousands of households in addition to those already currently served by the DCWD.

Only domestic tourists continued to come to Samal resort for a vacation. However, the stigma is already affecting the number of local tourists.

“Even the number of domestic tourists is going down,” Ayuste said.

She added that this marked the first time they

suffered a decrease in room occupancy in more than 15 years.

“This is worst than typhoon because we have no bookings,” Ayuste said, adding that more than 82 resort owners in Samal as well as the local tourism board in the island have intensified their promotional activities.

“We are repositioning our target to domestic tourists,” she said.

In addition, a Task Group Samal ,composed of trained personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, is formed to implement security measures in the island.

“Members of the task group are patrolling in all

tourist destinations in the island,” Ayuste said. “They are now alert. This is the safest time to go because of the high security alert in the island.”

Ayuste projected that the island’s tourism industry will recover again by the end of the next month until summer next year.

Cagangohan Hook and Line Fishers Assn., Josil Village Assn. also from Cagangohan and JPL Mangrove Producers Assn. from J.P. Laurel.

Furthermore, BFAR XI Regional Director Fatma M. Idris also turned-over the

BUB checks to the municipalities of Braulio E. Dujali and Carmen in Davao del Norte, Santa Maria, Davao Occidental and to Mati City, Davao Oriental.

Idris stressed the importance of monitoring

commitments and liquidation report of each city or municipality on the projects of the different line agencies.

BUB is a process through which priority poverty reduction projects are

identified jointly by citizens and their local governments and are incorporated into proposed budgets of the implementing national government agencies submitted to congress for approval.

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omies should implement the right policies that will not impede trade and will ensure food security.

“So policies that can seem to be the right thing... Sensible policies around those issues are very important to achieve food security as well,” he stressed.

The ABAC advisor also said APEC economies can look into the concept of en-

vironmental competitive advantage which can help to the attainment of food security goals in the region.

Nowell explained that the concept involves growing a certain product where conditions are more favourable in order to produce the product more competitively.

Citing Indonesia again, he said the country cannot establish naturally a beef indus-

try due to conditions that can affect the production of beef.

On the other hand, New Zealand is a competitive area for dairy industry with its environmental conditions conducive for dairy production.

“What we are saying is open up the markets for dairy trade, go around the region and we can supply the high quality that you need and we will buy your products in re-

turn,” Nowell further said.

Food security is a crucial issue in the Asia Pacific region as this is home to 70 percent of the hungry population worldwide. (PNA) APEC also faces threats of climate change to food security, hence the need for further collaboration in ensuring safe, sufficient, and sustainable food among member economies.

Florentino Catalan Elementary School, Don Ricardo Briz Central Elementary School, Laureta Elementary School, and Maco Central Elementary School.

TC Laboratory Cooperative officers were high

school students of Tagum City National High School and college students of the University of Mindanao Tagum College.

The Youth Program Office had earlier conducted Financial Literacy and Good Grooming

in Carmen, Panabo, Sto. Tomas, Nabunturan, and Matina branches.

It also organized last September 5 a session on Parliamentary Procedure with Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon as the resource speaker.

The Youth Program Office is set to conduct Youth Entrepreneurship Training at Tagum Coop Main Office and in Nabunturan, Mintal and Bajada branches before the year ends. (Tagum Cooperative)

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prone to abuse and exploitation),” she said.

For his part, councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang said he will still study Talikala’s request.

But Dayanghirang said if the Council grants the request of the group, it “might be accused of class legislation.”

“We better reduce all the taxes because we cannot pro-

pose an amendment of tax ordinance for them only,” he said. “But we will still look into it,” he added.

He said he might just ask the City Social Service and Development Office (CSSDO) to intervene so that these women will be included in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

by DTI this year particularly in the cities of IGaCoS and Tagum, in partnership with consumer organizations, namely: the IGaCoS Consumer Association (ICA) and Konsumo Tagum, which benefited 670 consumers composed of students, teachers, and barangay officials.

The Barangay Advocate for Consumer Education and Empowerment (B-ACE) is among the activities conducted in partnership with the consumer organizations. This program had been implemented since 2012 and had since then helped educate and empower consumers in far flung barangays.

“We wanted to educate consumers in the barangay level because we believe that those who attended our lectures can pass the information to their neighbors, relatives and friends who will in turn educate other people. This will enable them to become more involved and to make informed social and environmental choices.”, DTI-Davao del Norte Consumer Protection Services Division Chief Atty. Zerline T. Balleque said.

She also added that the agency has also conducted several consumer education lectures in various private and public highschools in the province in partnership with these consumer organizations.

Another initiative that the provincial office con-

ducted in partnership with consumer organizations is the Diskwento Caravan, a public service activity of DTI which gathers medium to large retail institutions to conduct a discount sales mission in various municipalities. This is to provide opportunities to consumers in distant areas to access high quality goods at a discounted price. Members and officers of the consumer organization often serves as a harbinger in notifying the public for any diskwento caravans that will be conducted in their area.

DTI - Davao del Norte is slated to conduct more consumer empowerment activities such as those mentioned above especially for the month of October which is dubbed as “Consumer Welfare Month”. All of these will also be in collaboration with consumer organizations.

The agency targets to form more consumer organizations in the province for this year and the next.

“It is our aim to have consumer organizations in the 11 municipalities of Davao del Norte.” Romeo L. Castañaga, Officer in Charge of DTI-Davao del Norte revealed.

“We in the DTI believe that by letting the public become more involved, they themselves become advocates of educating and empowering their fellow consumers.”

Castañaga added.

drought towards the end of December 2015.

Other-drought affected provinces are Aklan, Antique, Bohol, Capiz, Eastern Samar, Guimaras, Leyte, Negros Occidental, Northern Samar, Western Samar and Southern Leyte.

Drought means that rainfall condition is way below normal for three consecutive months (greater than 60% reduction from average) or in five consecutive months (21%-60% reduction from average).

“Fifty-eight percent of the provinces in the country will likely experience drought before the end of December 2015 and the number will rise to 80% by the end of February

2016,” he said.

This El Niño, he said, will impact not only water resources, but agriculture, health, socio-economy and the environment.

Last month, Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. has created a Provincial Task Force on El Niño (PTFEN), a body in-charge of planning strategies to address the effects of the prolonged drought.

“I don’t want our people to say that we haven’t done anything. This task force has a humungous job to do,” he said.

So far, Iloilo’s proposed contingency plan for El Niño has been submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority for review and approval. (PNA)

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HISTORY OF DAVAO Streets named after Thomasians (8th of a Series)

BY ANTONIO FIGUEROA

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O have city streets named after Supreme Court justices with unclear historical contributions to the city is a case worth the sleuths. It’s not sure why their names have been chosen, but it is plausible to explain that when the roads were designed, names were pre-assigned to make it easier for planners to identity the proposed thoroughfares.

In fact, six magistrates, none of them related to Davao by birth, residency, profession, or marriage, are honored, namely Manuel Araullo, Cayetano Arellano, Victorino Mapa, Ramon Avanceña, Ignacio Villamor, and Florentino Torres. All the justices have one common thread: they are all graduates of Law from the University of Santo Tomas

(UST).

Manuel Araullo was an eminent jurist born in Batangas on Jan. 1, 1853.

During the Spanish regime, he was appointed Relator de la Real Audencia de Manila and its judge-atlarge before becoming Manila judge and prosecuting prosecuting attorney in Cebú and Manila. A law graduate from UST, he had an impressive government record. He later accepted a professorial chair at his Alma Mater where taught Derecho Mercantil y Hacienda Publica. On May 28, 1899, Araullo was appointed associate justice of the Supreme Court (SC) and later as the country’s third chief justice; he served the high tribunal from Nov. 1, 1921 until his death on July 26, 1924.

the justices have “oneAll common thread: they are all graduates of Law from the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

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Cayetano Arellano, born in Udiong, Bataan on March 2, 1847, is the son of a Spaniard married to a Filipina. Like Araullo, he finished Law and Theology at UST, where he first taught while practicing his profession as lawyer. US President Warren Harding recognized him as at par with the world’s best jurist. On May 29, 1899, he was appointed chief of the Supreme Court, the first Filipino to hold the position. Along with Pedro Paterno, Benito Legarda, Florentino Torres and Felipe Buencamino, they formed the Federal Party to “promote the annexation of the Philippines as a state”. A former Manila councilor, he died on Dec. 23, 1920.

Ramon Avanceña, born in Molo, Iloilo on April 13, 1872, he finished his Bachelor of Arts at Colegio de San Juan de Letran and obtained his title as Licenciado en Jurisprudencia from UST. During the Philippine Revolution, he helped organize a provisional government, served as the legal adviser to the Federal Republic of the Visayas, and was chosen to negotiate with the American forces on Panay during the Philippine-American War. He also founded the

Instituto de Enseñanza Libre. As a lawyer, he became assistant attorney general, judge-at-large for several provinces and in 1911, as attorney general. On Oct. 4, 1917, he was designated SC associate justice. He died on June 12, 1957, a victim of cancer.

Victorino Mapa, a former member of the Philippine Commission, was first appointed associate justice before becoming the second SC chief justice on July 1, 1920. Prior to this, he was president of the Revolutionary Tribunal of Justice and served as ex-oficio counselor of the Federal Government for the Visayas. In 1900, he was named chair of the Peace Committee, and later rose to become justice and finance secretary in 1913 in concurrent capacity. He resigned from the SC on Oct. 13, 1927 due to frail health.

Ignacio Villamor, born on Feb. 1, 1863, in Bangued, Abra, is the first Filipino UP president. A UST law graduate, he co-founded the Universidad Literaria de Filpinas, established the Colegio de San Antonio de Padua and the Liceo de Manila, and was an elected member of the Malolos Congress. In government, he was fiscal, judge, and director of the Bureau of Census. In 1920, he was named SC associate

justice. As a jurist, he was recognized internationally and was an honorary member of the Spanish Royal Academy of Legislature and Jurisprudence. On May 23, 1933, two days after collapsing while hearing Mass, he passed away peacefully.

Florentino Torres, born in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Oct. 16, 1844, is the first attorney-general during the American regime. He obtained his Canon Law and Civil Law titles from UST. He was prosecutor in the Fiscal Interino of Binondo, Manila, and the Court of First Instance of Manila.

He also served as secretary of the Relator de la Audiencia de Manila, judge of CFI of Ilocos Sur and Pampanga, Teniente Fiscal de la Audiencia Territorial de Cebu, and as magistrado at the Audencia de la Criminal of Cebu. On June 125, 1901, he appointed him associate justice of the high tribunal but resigned in 1920. He died of paralysis in Manila on April 29, 1927 at age 83.

Curiously, two prominent Davao justices who earned recognition for their judicial records, namely Leopoldo Abellera and Leo Medialdea, have yet to earn recognition in the city streets.

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gram provides patrol boats for local governments to strengthen their capacity in curbing illegal fishing activities. Fisherfolks are provided training on various technologies in the culture of fish and other aquatic or-

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The Philippine Development Plan for 2011 and 2016 affirms the significant role played by agriculture and fishery sector in the attainment of inclusive growth and poverty reduction, according to Drilon.

The Senate President also mentioned about the

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agriculture and fishery situation in the Visayas region, especially in Iloilo.

He said that in the western Visayas, they noted that last year, agriculture, forestry and fishing as a sector, contributed 22 percent of the regional gross domestic product (GDP) although the sector contracted by an average of 2 percent per year for the last three years.

“We hope to arrest this negative growth in our regional agricultural sector by 2020, when we put into operation the P11.2-billion Jalaur River Multipurpose Project here in Iloilo,” he said.

The dam construction will start by February next year, he said adding that it will be the biggest dam outside of Luzon. It will irrigate over 33,000 hectares of rice lands in Iloilo and will provide an additional 200,000 metric tons of palay per year, which will enhance the country’s food security.

He said he is aware of the challenge that threatens food security in the region and APEC discussions here in Iloilo will be an auspicious venue to debate and develop ideas that will address Asia Pacific region’s food needs.

The APEC region accounts for two thirds of the world’s capture fish production and 80 percent of the world’s aquaculture production. (PNA/PCOO News Release)

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OUTSTANDING FRANCHISE. Phoenix Petroleum receives the award for Outstanding Filipino Franchise (Retail-Large Scale) at the 2015 Franchise Excellence Awards held recently at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. From left are Roberto S. Claudio, Vice Chairman for International Relations, Phil. Retailers Association; Atty. Alex Cabrera, Chairman of the 2015 FEA Organizing Committee and Isla Lipana & Co.; Zenaida Cuison-Maglaya,

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Undersecretary of the Regional Operations Group, Department of Trade and Industry; Celina Matias, Phoenix Petroleum AVP for Brand and Marketing; Debbie Uy-Rodolfo, Phoenix Petroleum AVP for Customer Service Unit and Corporate Communications; Serge Ortiz-Luis, Honorary Chairman, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Bing Sibal-Limcojo, CFE, PFA Vice-Chairman; and Samie Lim, CFE, PFA Chairman Emeritus.

Phoenix named Outstanding Franchise

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EADING independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines was recently named the Outstanding Filipino Franchise in Retail – Large Store category, in the recent 2015 Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA).

FEA is the most distinguished award in the franchising sector, given to businesses that epitomize excellence in business growth and ethical practices. It is organized by the Philippine Franchise Association and the

Department of Trade and Industry in cooperation with the Philippine Retailers Association and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Phoenix Petroleum was recognized for being a successful and fast-growing homegrown company in an industry dominated by majors, serving as an inspiration that provincial brands can be national players.

From its roots in Davao City with five stations in 2005, Phoenix

Petroleum has expanded nationwide to 418 retail stations, with a family of franchisees who share the company’s vision to be an indispensable partner in everyone’s journey.

“Phoenix Petroleum has always been about fueling dreams and partnerships,” said its President and CEO Dennis Uy. “This recognition makes us more inspired to spread a culture of entrepreneurship with our business partners and within the team, so that

we continue to be adaptable, determined, and quick to seize opportunities.”

Since its first station, Phoenix Petroleum has grown nationwide to build a wide network of retail stations and commercial and industrial clients. Its business covers the trading of refined petroleum products and lubricants to retail and commercial channels, operation of oil depots, storage and transport services, and integrated logistic services.

mal ceremonies on Sept.

30, 2015 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport City, Manila.

FEA nominees are judged based on a comprehensive set of criteria, which include the franchise concept’s franchise program, sales and marketing program, franchising operating system, corporate social responsibility, and ethical practices and reputation. The deciding factors include the growth and financial performance and profitability of each nominee.

questions and even challenging them to a dance match.

The laughter became even more intense when the Aflatoun Mascot came into the function hall and joined the dancing. He also gave time for a photo session with the kids.

The discussion was handled by director Nenita Malbas, who talked about the history of the cooperative, shared key information about Tagum Cooperative, and oriented

participants about the cooperative movement.

Youth Program Officer Jennalyn Rivera said a total of 58 Aflatoun members and officers of Tagum Coop Youth Laboratory Cooperative attended the lecture.

The participants were pupils of Mankilam Elementary School, La Filipina Elementary School, Apokon Elementary School, Magugpo Pilot Cental Elementary School,

Tagum Coop treats youths to happy basic coop course

T COOPERATIVE COURSE. Tagum Cooperative Chairperson Norma R. Pereyras engages the students in a lively discussion.

Phoenix Petroleum is a publicly-listed company on the Philippine Stock Exchange since July 2007, the only oil company to do so after the Oil Deregulation Law was passed in 1998. Ranked 31st in the country’s Top 1,000 Corporations as of 2013, Phoenix Petroleum is today the leading independent and fastest-growing oil company in the Philippines.

The winners of the 2015 Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA) were recognized in for-

AGUM CITY , Sept.

19 – Young members of Tagum Cooperative had a dose of laughter while attending a Basic Course on Cooperative held at the Function Hall of the Tagum Cooperative Main Office.

The laughter added flavor to the flow of discussion when Tagum Cooperative Chairperson Norma R. Pereyras came to grace the activity, bringing jokes and engaging the youth with

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WILDCARD OR NOT?

JAYSON CASTRO. Still the best point guard of Asia.

FIBA ASIA photo

Gilas likely to skip wildcard phase: MVP

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HE Philippines may not take part in the Olympic Qualifying tournament next year and instead prepare long term for the next World Cup. With their runner-up finish in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship, the Philippine national men’s basketball team will have one of the three spots allotted for the Asian region in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament next year.

But Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Manuel V. Pangilinan believes that there is not much to gain from participating in the tournament and that the Gilas Pilipinas program should instead

look ahead to the future.

“My view is that, I’m not saying we will get chosen for the wild card, but frankly my view is that we should opt out of it,” Pangilinan told sports portal InterAksyon.com in an interview.

“And plan further ahead towards 2017 when the pre-qualification games are started to get played for the 2019 World Cup. We should prepare better for that.”

He believes that China benefited greatly from long-term preparation, culminating in their return to Asian supremacy this year.

“Remember in 2013, the Chinese team was very different from the

Chinese team today. They didn’t even make it to the quarters, if I recall correctly. The Chinese team we saw today was vastly improved from where it was only about two years ago. We should think the same way as they do. Prepare forward,” he said.

China fell to Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinal round of the previous FIBA Asia Championship in Manila but dominated this year’s competition – including defending champion Iran – with a young, athletic team this year.

“That’s now the gold standard for Asian bas-

ketball. It’s no longer Iran. It’s now the Chinese, this Chinese team.”

But Pangilinan stressed that, despite the rise of the China as the Asian superpower, people should continue

LENN Capacio has now brought to the courts his battle with his former team, Kia (now known as Mahindra Enforcers), over its alleged failure to honor contract obligations to him and some players and members of the coaching staff.

In a press conference held at Shakey’s Edsa, Capacio, who was with the other members of the coaching staff and players like Alex Nuyles and JR Buensuceso, shared his frustration on the treatment they have received from the team.

It can be remembered that after he coached Kia in its maiden conference, Capacio was suddenly removed from the team in the Commissioner’s Cup, being replaced by Chito Victolero.

“May 19 months pa ako sa contract, tapos mag-o-offer ka ng three months. Parang sampal naman sa akin yun,” Capacio told a small group of sportswriters.

Capacio, who was accompanied by his lawyer, Atty. Edward Lim, disclosed that they’ve already filed a case against Kia management before the Department of Labor and Employment.

“Iba-iba sinasabi” Capacio, who played 14 years in the PBA and had been an interim coach at

GlobalPort, recounted how the contract he signed with Kia was suddenly not recognized by the team.

“Unang-una sa lahat, may existing contract ako sa GlobalPort nung na-hire nila (Kia). Kinausap ako kung puwede ako sa Kia, si Boss Manny (Pacquiao) mismo ang kumausap sa akin. Ganun ang nangyari.

Syempre magandang opportunity ito para sa akin,” Capacio said.

“Assistant coach on paper pero parang head coach, malaking challenge.

Syempre hindi biru-biro, under contract ako sa GlobalPort, nakipagusap ako. Kasi may ilang years rin ako sa GlobalPort. Amateur days, tapos nung nagpro sila. Matagal ako doon.

Hindi biru-biro yung umalis lang ako. Nagpaalam ako kay Mr. (Mikee) Romero (of GlobalPort).

“Then later on, naiiba na yung kung ano yung napagusapan namin sa Kia. Hindi na nasusunod. Tatlong grupo sila eh, hindi ko alam kung kanino ako maniniwala. Sa manager namin (Eric Pineda), iba sinasabi. Tapos kay Mr. Santos (team executive) gusto niya paano iha-handle yung team kasi nga bata paano patatakbuhin.

Nagustuhan niya yung gusto kong mangyari.”

believing in the bright future for Philippine basketball.

“I don’t think we should lose hope. It’s a sport that Filipinos love so it’s a sport we’ll continue to support. We

shouldn’t take this as a complete setback to the program. We should look at the positive aspects of the program and the things that need to be improved.” (Interaksyon.com)

CMO stuns Team Tin Capacio sues Kia over PBA contract 24 behind Go’s 33 G

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ITY Mayors Office pulled off a stunning upset with a 104 – 95 victory over the mighty Team Tin 24 at the homestretch of the DENR RD Cup Class B Tournament elimination round on Sunday at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym. Ace gunner Christopher “Bong” Go shot impressively from downtown to post a game-high 33 points as the City Hall dribblers proved that they are for real in the tournament of this magnitude.

With the win, the CMO secured a semi-final slot with a 3 – 2 record. After losing its first two outings, the City Hall dribblers bounced back with three straight wins to advance in the next round.

Spitfire Bob Ilanga contributed 17 points as bigman Weng Farochillen scored 14 for the CMO which lost to other powerhouse Land Transportation Office and Goldstar Hardware Davao.

Jan Lumogda, the reigning AFP-PNP MVP, came through with 30 points to pace the Team Tin 24 which placed fourth in the

recent Manny Pacquiao Cup in Gen. Santos City wherein two PBA teams competed.

CMO came out strong early taking a double digit lead courtesy of the hot-shooting of Go who had remarkable shooting clip compared in the past outings.

But the much bigger and athletic Team Tin 24 mounted a searing surge to climb its way back in the game.

Team Tin 24, one of the robust emerging ball clubs in the region, remained within the striking distance until the City Hall dribblers played with buoyancy to keep the upper hand.

Go, who time and time again dished out epic performance, shot a string of timely baskets down the stretch to quell Team Tin 24 uprising and practically keep the fighting out of them.

The sweet-shooting executive assistant of Mayor Rody Duterte, who converted eight three pointers, was consistent all throughout that enabled the CMO to prevail against Team Tin 24 in the game of attrition.

GLENN CAPACIO. They did not honor my contract.

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THE BIG ONE

ICTSI Mindnao Jungolf tilt set Oct. 26-30

DANIEL NAGAYO pumps his first at Rancho Palos Verdes.

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By NEILWIN JOSEPH BRAVO

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ETERAN internationalists Alessandra Christine “Ella” Nagayo and Seuz Sara will banner the Davao City junior golf contingent in the 1st ICTSI Mindanao Junior Golf Championship on October 26-30 at the Apo Golf and Country Club and Rancho Palos Verdes.

The 11-year old Nagayo, who finished fourth in the Veritas Junior Golf World Championship in Pasadena, California and 86th in the US Kids World Championships in Pinehurst, North Carolina, will be competing in the girls 11-12 years old category while Sara will be taking part in the boys 9-10 years old division.

Ella’s younger brother Daniel Luis will also be competing in the boys 9-10.

Ella ruled her group in a junior golf tourna-

ment over the weekend at the rolling layout of Rancho Palos Verdes while Sara topped his own division, besting Daniel Luis.

Also seeing action for the junior golfers of Davao are Samantha Beltran and Yvonne Bisera. Beltran will vie for honors in the girls 1314 division while Bisera will try to win the title in the girls 15-17 division.

The ICTSI-sponsored tournament is the biggest ever junior golf tournament in Davao City with the best jungolfers from all over Mindanao taking part in the 54-hole event that plays one day at Apo on October 27, and two days at RPV on October 29-30.

Registration and pre-tournament briefings will be held on October 26 at the Apo Golf and Country Club.

DYES GOLF. Sam Beltran, Ella Nagayo, Yvonne Bisera and Daniel Nagayo show off their trophies won in last Sunday’s jungolf tournament at RPV.