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By Henrylito D. Tacio

“A trophy isn’t about the hardware, the gold-painted statue mounted on marble, it’s about the recognition of excellence. A trophy is a physical representation of the abstract concepts of hard work and dedication. And that’s precisely why I don’t have any trophies.” ― Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not FOR SALE *** AST year, it was two though I was elated, I wasn’t awards in one night. In expecting to win since the last Manila, I received the time I got an invitation from Bright Leaf Agriculture Jour- them, the email said I was a finalism Award as Best Feature nalist. But this time, it was just Story National for my article an invitation. on “The Prospects of Swine The awarding was held Raising in the Philippines.” in the afternoon. I was on my The awarding was held at Sof- way to Davao City when I reitel Philippine Plaza Hotel on ceived a text from my friend, November 27. Allan Mauro Marfal, was coverIn Davao, on the same ing the awarding ceremony for night, I was named as Col- the Department of Science and umnist of the Year during the Technology (DOST). He told Davao Globe Media Excellence me that I won not one but two Awards. Since I was in Manila, awards. I requested Antonio M. Ajero to A few minutes later, I rereceive the trophy for me. ceived another text -- this time This year, it’s back-to-back from Noel T. Provido, who is awards. Last November 25, the regional office of the DeI won two awards during the partment of Agriculture in 9th Jose G. Burgos Jr. Awards Davao City. “Congrats, you won for Biotech Journalism held two awards,” he said. Since he at the Kalipayan Hotel in Das- was around, he was tapped to mariñas, Cavite. receive the two awards. The following day, I was In a press release, Marfal back in in Sofitel Hotel to re- wrote: “Organized by J. Burgos ceive another recognition for Media Services, Inc. and Biomy three-part series on how technology for Life Media and to end hunger. The article was Advocacy Resource Center, the declared winner as Best Fea- Jose G. Burgos Jr. Awards was ture Story of the Year Regional. one of the main highlights of But then, that’s going this year’s National Biotechahead of the story. nology Week (NBW) hosted On November 24, I got by Department of Science and an e-mail from Biolife News Technology (DOST). The said Service inviting me to attend awards aim to push the fronthe awarding ceremony of the tiers of science by popularizing prestigious Biotech Journal- biotech stories, thus making ism Awards. “A service vehicle people more aware of this sciwill be available tomorrow at entific discipline.” the Bureau of Soils and Water I won first prize in the Management Complex located news category. The article, at the corner of Visayas Ave- “Understanding BT Technolonue and Elliptical Road. It will gy,” came out in the December leave for Cavite at 8 AM,” the 18, 2014 issue of EDGE Davao. invitation said. In the said news report, I wrote I was excited but it was about the problem of pests and already in the afternoon and diseases in crop production there was no way I can get to and the importance of Bacillus Manila the following day. Had thuringiensis, a common soil I received the invitation two bacterium so-called because days earlier, I would have gone it was first isolated in the to the country’s busiest city. Thuringia region of Germany, But anyway, there was no in eliminating pests that attack more time to buy an airfare cotton, corn, poplar, potato, ticket going to Manila. Al- rice, soybean, tomato and egg-

plant. The two other winners in the same category were Marvin N. Benaning for his article entitled “US environmental scientist claims pesticide use by GMOs on the rise” and Joel R. San Jose for “Group petitions reversal of CA order vs gene-modified eggplant field tests.” Both articles were published in Business Mirror. My other winning piece was entitled “Golden Rice,” which came out in Health and Fitness, the Thursday supplement of Business Mirror. The other winning entries in the feature category were “Biotech corn making a farmer the community’s VIP” by Clement Dionglay and “Scientific interventions provide healthier rice varieties “by Rowena Galang-Bumanlag. In 2013, I also won first prize in the news category. The award-winning article was entitled “Golden Rice: The answer to malnutrition problem,” which was published in another daily. In a text interview, Marfal asked me why I keep on writing about biotechnology. Here was my answer: “I believe that biotechnology is one of the answers to the impending food crisis, so that I want people to know the real facts about biotechnology and not to rely on hearsay. As a science journalist, I have to stick with the truth.” According to the Business Mirror, which won the lone

prize for Institutional Category, all the winning entries “were judged based on the blind-judging method wherein the names of the writers and the newspapers where the articles were printed were erased, thereby, making their identities unknown to the judges.” In the Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards, my winning entry was a threepart series on how to end hunger which was serialized in the December 2014 issue of EDGE Davao. Before I received my award, the host read this piece: “The world’s population continues to grow. Food production is in peril as destruction of natural resources remains unabated. Soil erosion, for instance, is one of the most pressing problems that beset food production. But there is always a possible solution for every problem. The Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center in southern Mindanao has discovered a solution: Sloping Agricultural Land Technology. It integrates various conservation systems along with food production techniques. “Fish, the source of most protein of Filipinos, is likewise in jeopardy. In Davao Gulf, the production con-

tinues to go down. The same is happening in other parts of the country. The possible solution, if proper management is taken, is aquaculture. “Climate change, pesticide use, and malnutrition are problems that have affected almost every people in the world. One possible solution to the problem has been identified: biotechnology. If used properly and responsibly, it may be the answer to the dwindling global food production.” It was good that Neilwin Joseph L. Bravo, our managing editor, was around when I received the award. I want to thank Baguio photographer Mauricio Victa, who was declared an Oriental awardee during the night, in taking the photo when the trophy was given to me. The other winners were Manila Bulletin’s Rizaldy Co-

manda, Best Agriculture News Story National; Baguio Midland Courier’s Hanna Lacsamana, Best Agriculture News Story Regional, Philippine Daily Inquirer‘s Anselmo Roque, Best Agriculture Feature Story National. In the broadcast categories, the winners were Ronde Alicaya of DXCC RMN Cagayan de Oro, Best Agriculture Radio Program or Segment; and television host Ruben Gonzaga and producer Karren Verona of ABS-CBN Davao, Best Agriculture TV Program or Segment. The top winners were were Sun Star Cebu’s Cherry Ann T. Lim, Agriculture Story of the Year; Sun Star Pampanga’s Ian Ocampo Flora, Tobacco Story of the Year; Manila Standard Today’s David Chan Leprozo, Agriculture Photo of the Year; and Baguio Chronicle’s Frank Cimatu, Tobacco Photo of the Year.

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Home for Christmas

Davao’s US$756-M investment potential I A

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

By ANTONIO V. FIGUEROA S early as 1570, historically speaking, the Galleon Trade launched the first global commerce, making the Filipinos regular fixtures in every vessel that sailed from Manila to Mexico. They sought success on board foreign vessels and while the term was not yet coined at the time, they were unofficially the first overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Mostly marooned mariners, the original OFWs, in order to survive, established colonies that would become the heart of many a thriving civilization later. As stowaways, they defied the odds and implanted the Filipino spirit of resiliency wherever they were. In 1594, the galleon San Agustin was battered by a tumultuous storm at Drake’s Bay, north of San Francisco, California. The survivors became the first Filipino migrants and OFWs of the state. Interestingly, the first documented Filipino landing in the USA happened seven years earlier—in 1587! The Filipino diaspora was not limited to state of California. In New Orleans, capital of the state of Louisiana, the Filipinos first set foot there in 1763, thirteen years before the US obtained its independence! Some of them, official records show, even fought on the side of the Americans in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). In Mexico, the migration of OFWs coincided with the flourishing Galleon Trade. Intermarriage with local maidens produced proud Mexican-Filipinos, among them Isidoro Montes de Oca, a Mexican-Filipino general and lieutenant commander of Vicente Guerrero (who became president of Mexico in 1829) and Alejandro Gómez Maganda, formerly the governor of Guerrero, Mexico (1951–1954). Elsewhere, the Dela Cruzes, all mariners, jumped shipped at Liverpool, England, home of the Beatles two decades before Spain yielded the archipelago to the United States; by 1881, they were officially included in the British census. And in 1906, the first Filipino sacadas (seasonal farm workers) arrived in Hawaii to work in sugar plantations. Today, there are over ten million Filipinos, approximately a tenth of the Philippine population, that are found in over 120 countries around the globe, living there as OFWs, tourists, migrants, academic scholars, and government consultants. Of the figure, as of 2012, 2.2 million were classified as OFWs!

Sen. Blas F. Ople ‘Ople legacy’ Lack of domestic job placements and the need for professional and skilled Filipino talents in developing countries were two of the factors that inspired the institutionalization of OFWs which, to some observers, may be justifiably called the ‘Ople legacy.’ While the rise of the OFWs as a labor force has been pejoratively deemed a “brain drain,” there are more positive aspects to it than can be enumerated. From exporting Filipino hospitality to introducing Pinoy resiliency, the benefits that come with labor export has since been officially recognized both by the government and the public at large. As a result, agencies such as the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) were created. Sen. Blas F. Ople, father of the OFW movement, once said: “We may not be a world beater in business, but we are recognized global champions of labor,” and was right in saying that “Globalization has provided more opportunities and greater choices for people to travel the world in search of livelihood.” Remittances Money coming from OFWs has contributed immensely in stabilizing the Philippine economy. Amid regional currency fluctuations and global economic decline, OFW remittances, always on the rise in the past three decades, have kept the country afloat and infused instability into the country’s financial liquidity. As of 2014, personal remittances from OFWs set an all-time high for the Philippines at US$26.93 billion, or a 6.2 percent increase. This exceeded the government growth target of five percent for the year and broke the previous record of $25.35 billion set in 2013. Over a three-year period (2008-10), an annual average of 56,000 Dabawenyos left home to work in foreign lands, bringing in roughly US$756 million (Php34 billion) annually or 2.8 percent of the entire 2014 remittance figure. Strictly speaking, remittances are not limited to OFWs sending money to their families back home from fixed income. Thousands of Filipinos, having found greener pasture in business and other entrepreneurs outside the country, contribute even more to creating a robust middle-class community throughout the archipelago. Housing boom The rise of subdivisions in Davao in the last decade of the 20th century was irretriev-

ably linked in part to the rise of overseas employment. And just as the number of OFWs from the region rose, more developers saw the potentials they create and contribute in making a healthy housing landscape in the region. A 2010 report of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) shows that the housing backlog for Region XI between 2005 and 2010 reached 263,952, partly accounted by the intention of poor OFW families to live in low-cost housing projects financed by relatives from abroad. Social housing is more than just an investment on the part of developers and the buyers; it forms part of the socio-economic structure of a growing, if contented, community. The key factors that have shaped this observation are the issues on peace and order, infrequent storm visits, better infrastructure, and better opportunities. Computing how much money OFWs put into the regional statistics of housing is a tricky matter. In subdivisions today, many houses are bought not by using foreign employment money alone but also from long-term benefits mixed marriages the Filipinas contract with foreign partners. These remittances have helped pump-prime the demand for better, upscale residences and condominiums, which, in the past, did not merit a space in the OFWs’ socio-economic needs. Housing needs in the country, according to HUDCC, is projected to reach 7.5 million by 2016. This brighter than expected picture has prompted many property developers to unveil their plans to acquire lands for medium-rise condo projects in Davao City to meet the rising housing demands of OFWs who want to invest in properties due to rising purchasing power. Looking back Five years ago, the trend of OFWs becoming a vital component of a booming housing development in the city was already reported in Edge Davao, thus: “Overseas employment remains a viable resort of Filipinos as there are always demands for blue and white collar jobs abroad. In fact, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in Region 11 recently announced job openings abroad. “As they are among the big income earners of the country, overseas Filipino workers have become the primary market of both national and local housing developers…” It must not be forgotten that remittances from abroad, the backbone of consumer spending, have dramatically altered the socio-economic paradigms of many Filipinos who have acquired wealth from the contributions their next of kin have sent to them, either from employment or the benefits of marrying foreigners into the clan.

T’S the Yuletide season. Family gatherings with our balikbayans or OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) here won’t be complete without vacation. While some prefer to go to Baguio or in Cebu to spend their holidays with their love ones, some still prefer to seek new adventure in Mindanao’s fastest growing urban area- Davao City. EDGE Davao asked some three Dabawenyos where they would want to go in the city known for its all-year round Durian supply and home to the Philippine Eagle. Whether you’re short vacation calls for adventure or dining experience, the city has it all. Here are some tips you can consider:

Olan F. Emboscado, award-winning travel blogger: “Davao City is one perfect destination one should not miss this Holiday Season especially for visiting OFWs. Being adjascent to Samal Island, visitors can enjoy a day or two relishing tropical allure of the Island. White sand beaches, beautiful resorts, waterfalls, watersports, diving sites - Samal has it all. Back in the Samal, visitors can enjoy food tripping at Davao’s Dining Destinations. We have ample of good restaurants serving the best of Davao and Filipino Cuisines. In addition, Roxas Street Night Market is also a must experience. Davao,s highland resorts are also something to experience when in the City. Eden Nature Park offers the best nature and leisure experience one should not miss. The thrilling rides and mountain tours are among the must try. For city tours, Davao’s iconic landmarks like heritage walk at San Pedro Street, Peoples Park tour, Aldevinco Shopping are among the must try. Come December, Davao City hosts the annual Pasko Fiesta to being the spirit of Christmas alive in the hearts of Dabawenyos and visiting guests. With that, Davao City is a destination to consider this Holiday Season. Sarah Jane Valentin, accounts assistant in Dubai for almost two years: Philippine Eagle Center - If you’re a tourist or balikbayan, Philippine Eagle Center should be on top of your to-go-list. Situated in Malagos, Baguio

District this might be a long drive from the city but it’s definitely worth it. The Center does not only have Philippine Eagles to show but there are a number of other birds, mammals and reptiles as well. Not to mention it’s kind of like a Tropical Rain Forest when you enter the vicinity so its definitely Perfect for bringing the family. You can learn about the culture and most importantly to know more about our country’s pride - The Philippine Eagle. D’Leonor Inland Resort and Wavepool - If you and your family want to have that out of the busy city adventure then I highly suggest D’Leonor Inland Resort and Wavepool. Located at Cabantian, Buhangin Davao City you can have the fun and adventure I’m sure both parents and kids will surely enjoy. They got all these theme parks and kiddie rides such as bump cars, anchors away, and much more. Not only that parents can also have their own taste of adventure thru all those adrenaline pumping rides like Zip lines, wall climbing, ATV, etc. And let’s not forget the wave pool which they are quite famous of. All these experience might be a bit pricey but I’m sure the fun pays it all. Eden Nature Park - The high above the hill Park which is a definitely perfect place to wind, chill, and relax. Eden Nature Park for me is such a classy, underrated yet incomparable to all the parks I may have gone to. This destination should be in anyone’s itinerary when in Davao. What’s more amazing is that this place is almost 95% man made and continues to be a major haul for some of our premier crops Mangosteen, Lansones, and Durian. The full day environmental tour and the exciting rides can surely transform your escapade into something memorable and paradise.

Jan Erlin Junsay-Lim, seaman for three years: “For a night full of experience and fun, they (OFWs with their family) can try the broiled native chicken in Conching’s Native Chicken along Mapa Street after they walked around Conching’s and took pictures with sculptures of known Dabawenyo artist Kublai Milan. For the dessert, they can try Mang Danny’s ice cream in the night market in Roxas Avenue and spend the rest of the night exploring street food and other items in the Roxas night market.”

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Esdevco: Making a name in real estate business Matina Enclaves attracting buyers, competitors

By CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

N the cut-throat real estate business, a homegrown developer in Davao City has emerged not only to attract buyers but competitors as well. The new player—Escandor Development Corporation or Esdevco—is making heads turn with its Matina Enclaves, a medium-rise condominium project with a perfect location every homeowner dreams of. “With all humility, we are now being noticed,” says Gerald Garces, project head of the first real estate development of Davao businessman Glenn Escandor. Garces said the skepticism of the local market since they started the project in 2013 is now gone one year and a half into their development of Matina Enclaves. “It’s very surprising that by the time we started two years ago with the residential, we have now launched the third building of the condominium development. The reception of the market up to a certain ex-

tent is very surprising,” Garces said. “Modesty aside, even with local designers we were able to provide units that meet the standards and expectations of the market,” he added. Matina Enclaves is a residential project composed of house and lots and condominium units complete with amenities, including a distinctly unique clubhouse. The development also includes a commercial component in Arqadia whose architectural design makes it the first of its kind in the city. Garces takes pride to announce that development of the Matina Enclaves is in full swing. After successfully disposing off the first two buildings, they have started promoting the third building two weeks ago and were able to dispose 15 percent of total inventory. The first two buildings consist of 120 units each while the third building has 150 units. Esdevco has now complete d

the first five stories of the 8-storey first building and its turn-over is in the third quarter of 2016. Meanwhile, the groundbreaking for the second building is December, with the turn-over scheduled in the third quarter of 2017. As for the third building, the groundbreaking is set in the third quarter of 2016 and turn-over is middle of 2018. Garces said by the third quarter of 2016 they intend to begin construction of Arqadia, which features a wellness center, indoor gym, 25-meter lap pool, upscale membership gym, wellness and spa and restaurant. So far, Garces said they are elated with the reception of the public with their project. What’s even more surprising is that even the big players in the real estate industry have noticed Esdevco’s capability of building quality products, something that are at par with their own projects. Garces has an explanation why they have captured the imagination of the market and even competitors. “To be honest with you, there’s really no room to commit any mistake. That’s why we exercise so much caution and prudence in terms of the designs and implementation,” he said. With Matina Enclaves, Garces said they hope to come out successful and make a name for themselves. “The way we see it, this will either make or break Esdevco in its venture into real estate. If we do well for

this project it will probably pave the way for us to develop other projects because it will establish relationship with your standards, create good reputation and impression,” Garces said. “For us, first impression last,” he added.

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Top 5 Things that make Davao City most livable By GREG G. DELIGERO

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte’s recent decision to join the presidential race has drawn much interest into his track record and renewed attention to the city where he built his political career that propelled him to national prominence, making him a formidable contender for the country’s highest post. From advancing minority rights and promoting economic sustainability to preserving the environment and ensuring peace and security, Davao City has earned the distinction of putting in place landmark policies and innovations that make it one of the most livable cities in the world. Edge Davao collated data from personal random interviews and culled comments from social media sites and found out that, in no chronological order, here are the top five things that— residents and visitors alike believed—have made Davao City most livable. Peace and security Davao City has the 2nd lowest crime rate (next only to Singapore) among cities in Southeast Asia. The city’s average monthly crime rate per 100,000 people is 12.81, much lower than 76.76 of the National Capital Region (NCR). It is the only city in the Philippines with a reliable and functioning emergency response system. By simply dialing 911, residents and visitors can expect police, fire, medical and rescue response within 5 to 10 minutes. The city government has been providing logistical and operational support to Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and its 12 police stations, 25 police outposts and a number of community public assistance

centers. To augment the police manpower, the city has activated the Special CAFGU Active Auxiliaries (SCAA) and auxiliary police forces in the barangays. Aside from proving similar support to the military’s Task Force Davao, it also operates the Public Safety Command Center (PSCC) equipped with surveillance system in strategic areas to monitor activities in public places including the traffic operations.

Health services and facilities Another comparative advantage of Davao City is the presence of state-of-theart health facilities and expert health professionals in various fields of medicine. The city has 29 hospitals, 27 are privately-owned while 2 are administered by the government providing curative aspect of health care. Most of the hospitals are located in the urban areas. In the far-flung area of Marilog District, there is a German-run hospital located in Buda providing health services, free of charge to the Indigenous People in the vicinity. It offers primary level of care: in-patient and outpatient services, laboratory services, pharmacy services, minor surgery, urgent care and normal deliveries. Private hospitals in Davao City have a total of 162 doctors,

1,476 nurses and 14 dentists with a bed capacity of 2,292. Aside from hospitals, there are also 126 private lying-ins operating citywide.

Learning and training institutions Davao City is also the center of education in Mindanao with an average of 80,000 students enrolled annually in different courses and degrees spread out in the 47 colleges and universities located in the city. There are currently five universities in the city: University of Mindanao (UM), Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU), University of Immaculate Conception (UIC), University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) and University of Mindanao (UM). Some of these universities have been granted an autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education (Ched). Schools with the most number of enrollees were recorded in the University of Mindanao, Holy Cross College of Davao, University of Southeastern PhilippinesMain, Ateneo de Davao University and University of Immaculate Concepcion. In addition, close to 10,000 students are annually enrolled in the 104 Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools in Davao City, of which 96 percent are private-run while

the rest are governmentadministered.

Leisure and entertainment Tourism is one of the key economic drivers in Davao City. Almost 98 percent of visitors in the Davao Region are visitors to Davao City, according to the regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT). There are 654 tourism establishments in Davao City including those that are man-made like parks and resorts. Also abundant are the support facilities including entertainment places, hotels, restaurants and travel agencies. In terms of cultural and tourism festivals, Davao City holds five annual major cultural and tourism activities: Araw ng Dabaw every March, the Summer Fest (Sports Tourism) between April to May, the Kadayawan Festival during August, the Pasko Fiesta every December and the Chinese New Year every February.

Affordable cost of living Davao City is known as among the places where the cost of living is most affordable due in part to vibrant economic activities and sustained economic growth. In 2014, the city posted 9.4 percent economic growth, higher than the 6.9 percent growth recorded at the national level.

Results of the 2014 City-Wide Social Survey conducted by Ateneo de Davao in cooperation with Social Weather Station (SWS) also showed that 90 percent of Davao City residents are “generally happy” due to their high satisfaction over peace and order, city budget priorities, general cleanliness, traffic system and ease of finding jobs. The city also remains as among the leading cities in the country when it comes to lowcost of doing business which includes the cost of land, the cost of electricity, cost of water, price of diesel and the regional minimum wage rate.

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Camella rolls out bigger and better

Home for the Holidays promo

T’S that time of the year again when homebuyers wait in anticipation of Camella’s annual Christmas offering that allows more Filipinos to acquire their dream homes. The wait is over as Camella launches its exciting Home for the Holidays promo. “We’re pleased to announce that we have made our Home for the Holidays promo more substantial this year. Discounts are bigger and there are freebies to make their home purchase this Christmas season more special,” said Anna Mae dela Pena, Camella Davao Marketing Head. Getting their dream home through the Home for the Holidays is the wisest Christmas purchase homebuyers will make for the season. That is because the promo offers many easy-on-the-pocket packages that offer affordable monthly payments. “When you do your Christmas shopping, remember that the best present you can give to yourself and your loved ones is something that do not give joy only fleetingly, but for a lifetime. The gift of home is always the best gift of all,” said dela Pena. The Home for the Holidays promo offers packages with big discounts that homebuyers will find irresistible. Lessandra Series Firewall to Firewall Units have an outright discount of P75,000, while the Lessandra Townhouse Outer Units and the Camella Davao Jewels and Luxuria Series both have P80,000 outright discounts. The Camella Davao Lessandra Series and the Camella Davao Camella Series both come with outright discounts of P50,000 each, while the Cerritos Trails Camella Series has a P60,000 outright discount. On top of the outright

discounts, a P2,000 Gift Certificate is also given to each homebuyer who makes reservations for any of these home model series. “But what makes the deal sweeter for homebuyers of all these home series is that they also get a free hotel overnight stay when they make their fourth down payment installment,” said dela Pena, urging homebuyers to make inquiries at the Camella offices at Delgar Bldg., JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, or at telephone 226-3100. “Buyers will want to check out the Cerritos Trails Terrain Series because it has a whopping P100,000 outright discount , and a P3,000 Gift Certificate upon reservation, plus a free hotel overnight package on its 4th down payment,” added dela Pena. Camella makes their Home for the Holidays promo even sweeter for homebuyers as a Christmas Gift Basket awaits them when they make their reservations. Dela Pena said making their home purchase at Camella this Christmas season is truly a satisfying and rewarding experience. The Home for the Holidays is an annual treat prepared by Camella for OFWs and other Filipino families who want to make their family yuletide celebration more meaningful. Dela Pena said this year’s offering is one of their biggest and best offerings so far. “Christmas is a gathering of family, and the ‘Home for the Holidays’ gives Filipino families a home to be together for this special season,” she added.

Anna Mae dela Peña, Camella marketing head

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SARA CALLS FOR SUPPORT

CAPTURING THE MOMENT. Former Davao City mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio captures the moment while his father, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, is holding a press conference at the Task Force Davao following his withdrawal for reelection. Armando B. Fenequito Jr.

Duterte’s presidential bid formalized with filing of COC

By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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HE daughter of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte has called for continued support to the presidential bid of his father in the 2016 elections. Sara Duterte-Carpio, in her first public pronouncement in months expressing support to

Mayor Duterte, said the family is now ready to deal with any challenges especially the propaganda which will be thrown against her father. “Lahat ng possible na gawin nila true or not accusations are already being considered (All possibilities whether true

or not accusations are already being considered),” Duterte-Carpio said. She said his father has a lot of considerations before deciding to join the presidential race in 2016. She then appealed to the Duterte believers to continue

their support all the way to the next year’s national election. “We thank everybody for the support and whatever decision Mayor Rody has let’s support it. Just understand that he has limited time, resources and especially the machineries and network and many more,”

urged legislators “not to lose time”. “Time is of the essence, and opportunity knocks only once. The passage of the law will pave the way for the decommissioning of thousands of weapons and combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. It will enable the peaceful transition of an armed group into regular members of society, participating and competing in free and fair elec-

tions,” they stated in the letter. “Let us allow the MILF to proceed to the third and last stage of their struggle: from pure armed struggle from 1972 to 1997; political struggle from 1997 to the passage and ratification of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL); to democratic struggle where their rights and aspirations are pursued solely through civilized and democratic means,” they added.

According to the peace panels, the Bangsamoro law will establish a more representative and responsive autonomous government, without the structural flaws found in the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. “It will sustain the development initiatives that have flourished under the current ceasefire and the normalization

Lawmakers urged: Pass BBL draft law

HE peace panels of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday renewed their call for the immediate passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). In an open letter to Congress, signed by Miriam Coronel-Ferrer and Mohagher Iqbal, chief peace negotiators of the government and the MILF respectively, the peace panels

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BPI CAMPAIGN. Bank of the Philippine Islands strategic brand management head Tricia Quiambao gives the details its new banking trend with ‘Make the Best Happen’ campaign during the bank’s media appreciation night held at Seda Abreeza Hotel on Friday. Lean Daval Jr.

Duterte-Carpio said. She also admitted that his father could not really compete in terms of finances. Just last Friday, supporters of Duterte rejoiced after he finally filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president at the Commission on Elections

(Comelec) office in Manila thru a lawyer. Duterte first withdrew his COC for re-election in Davao City then allowed her daughter Sara to substitute for him, paving the way for his presidential bid. Both Duterte and

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DOH 11: No maternal death among IP women since August By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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O maternal death among indigenous people in Davao Region was recorded since August this year, the Department of Health (DOH) 11 said. DOH 11 regional director Dr. Abdullah Dumama said efforts of the health agency to curb the increasing rate of maternal mortality among IP women in the region by zeroing in on the needs of this specific sector brought down the number of incidences in the past three months. Dumama said there was strong correlation between high maternal mortality rate and IP women in the region as showed in the data from the first semester of the year revealed that there were 25 reported cases of maternal deaths in Davao del Sur. Of which 15 out of 16 cases in the municipality of Malita were IP women. However, no death was recorded in the municipality since August up to present. Earlier, Dumama said the DOH 11 has allocated budget for the capacity building of birth attendant and community leaders. The DOH also planned earlier to improve the accessibility to blood supply as well as construct more barangay medical health stations. Among the intervention of the DOH 11 were intensification and improvement of IPs access to health services to

lower down maternal mortality rate among pregnant IP women. Dumama said some IP women have to walk six hours just to reach the nearest health facility to their community. He said delivery of good services which include delay in information dissemination to IP mothers, late response of mothers to their medical needs, and proximity to the nearest health facility was part of the many challenges of the agency. Dumama said most of the IP women do not even visit any health facility for check-ups. The 2013 National Demographic Health Survey(NDHS), results showed that nine in ten women who had a live birth in the last five years preceding the survey received ANC from a skilled health provider - 39% from a doctor and 57% from a nurse or midwife. Three in 5 women or 62% had their first ANC visit during the recommended first trimester of pregnancy; 28% made their first visit on the 4th or 5th month; and almost 7% had their first ANC visit when they were already 6 or more months pregnant. Four percent did not have any ANC at all. The survey said antenatal care is “most beneficial in preventing negative pregnancy outcomes when it is sought early during the pregnancy and it is continued until the delivery of the child.”

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Daring robbery victimizes pawnshop By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR.

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PAWNSHOP in downtown Davao City was ransacked by thieves in a daring broad daylight robbery Saturday morning. The San Pedro Police Station said Oro Del Sur Pawnshop along Ilustre St. was robbed by four men using

sledge hammers at around 8:45 a.m. Police said the one of the suspects approached the security guard of the pawnshop and told him not to move or else he would be gunned down. While the guard was

held, three other men immediately hammered the glass shelves and took the jewelries on display. Police said the robbery incident lasted only 30 seconds before the suspects fled going to Quirino Avenue. The total value of the

stolen jewelry are still being determined by the investigators Based on the close circuit television (CCTV) footage of the pawnshop the, suspects were wearing full face helmets. The first suspect was

SELFIE. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and his wife, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, take a selfie with members of women’s group Queen’s Livelihood Association of Davao Inc. on Friday afternoon at Davao City Recreation Center-Almendras Gym. Armando B. Fenequito Jr.

wearing blue long sleeve and short pants, the second suspect was wearing green shirt and maong pants, the third suspect was wearing a blue shirt with white stripes and the fourth was wearing brown shirt and a cargo pants.

The suspects allegedly rode a red Honda Wave and red Honda XLR, and they parked it outside for few minutes before they attacked the pawnshop. Investigators are now conducting follow-up operations.

UTHORITIES nabbed the province’s most wanted criminal in an operation carried out by police and military operatives on Friday dawn. Sr. Supt. Alexander Tagum, provincial police chief, said the operation led to the arrest of suspect Omar Sultan alias Menu Gani Manok in Barangay Lower Paatan. Tagum, who personally headed the operation, branded the suspect as leader of remnants of the old Pentagon Group, a kidnap-for-ransom group (KFRG) that gained notoriety during the 90s in South Central Mindanao. An unabated military and police operation that ensued led to the neutralization of the KFRG leaders, resulting to the eventual disbandment of the group. Several years later, the Pentagon group emerged, but this time shifting their criminal activities to big-time extortion.

Currently, the Pentagon group is linked to the series of bombing incidents in the province and in nearby provinces of Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat. Tagum said Sultan himself participated in several gun attacks, grenade blasts, carnapping and robbery incidents in Kabacan town alone. Based on police records, the suspect also masterminded the murder of former Kabacan Vice Mayor Paul Dulay in 2013. “Sultan or Gani, as he is called by his associates, is a gunfor-hire. He is paid to kill anybody”, Tagum said. Seized from the suspect’s house during the incursion were one 9mm – caliber pistol, one .45-caliber pistol, several hand grenades and ammunition. The raiding team comprised members of the North Cotabato Police Command and Army’ 7th Infantry Battalion. (PNA)

Most wanted man in NorCot arrested A

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Megaworld ventures in Tagum Suntrust Palm City is biggest single development in the city

BY CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

biggest single development to date and is seen to further boost Tagum’s economy and tourism. “It (Tagum) is very rich in resources. You can never find a city like that,” said Atty. Harrison Paltongan, president of Suntrust, a wholly-owned

HE Social Security System (SSS) collected P98.26 billion in contributions over the first three quarters of this year, higher by 10 percent from the P89.03 billion total for the same period in 2014, with the pension fund achieving growths in all four major segments of SSS membership. SSS Officer-in-Charge of Management Services and Planning Division Eleonora Y. Cinco said that contribution collections from employees (EE), self-employed individuals (SE), voluntary members (VM) and overseas Filipino workers (OFW) attained year-on-year increases that ranged from six to 11 percent. “Contribution collections from employed members amounted to P85.50 billion, which was 11 percent higher than the P77.35 billion total for the same period last year. This was the result of our coverage drives and stricter implementation of policies concerning the SSS obligations of employers,” Cinco said. Employers that are classified as large accounts, or those with at least 100 EEs, remitted a total of P57.35 billion or about two-thirds of the total EE collections. Collections from employers under branch accounts, which pertain to those with less than a hundred EEs, reached P28.16 billion. The SSS has been exerting greater pressure on delinquent employers to comply with their responsibilities under the law through legal actions such as issuance of demand letters and filing of court cases for non-re-

mittance of contributions. Over 7,000 employers have been sued by the SSS since 2010. Cinco advised employed members to register at the My.SSS facility of the SSS Website (www.sss.gov.ph) so that they can monitor whether their employers have been remitting their monthly contributions to the SSS. The website services are also available for those covered as SE, VM and OFW. Similar to EE contributions, the nine-month VM collections also achieved an 11 percent growth, totaling P5.47 billion this year from P4.93 billion in 2014. SE collections grew by nine percent from P4.02 billion to P4.40 billion, while OFW contributions rose by six percent from P2.73 billion to P2.88 billion. “The growths in SE, VM and OFW collections are encouraging for these are sectors that are much harder to cover as compared with the EE segment. It shows that these individuals have a better appreciation of the social security benefits that they can get when they religiously pay their contributions,” Cinco noted. Initiatives aiming to increase the number of SSS-covered workers, such as the AlkanSSSya Program targeting the informal sector, tie-ups with state-run agencies for the SE coverage of job order and contractual hires excluded from the pension scheme for government employees and setting up of new overseas SSS offices for the convenience of OFWs, helped boost collections from the non-EE membership. (PNA)

UNTRUST Properties Inc. is embarking on a big residential project in Tagum City, Davao del Norte with an initial investment of P2.6 billion. Suntrust Palm City, which sits on a 27-hectare property in Barangay Mankilam, is the

SSS posts 10% growth

P3.3-B solar project in DavSur scrapped

C Energy Holdings, Inc., the power unit of Ayala Corp., has scrapped plans to put up a solar project in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur following stockholders’ vote. In a disclosure from the Philippine Stock Exchange Friday, the company said its stockholders voted not to pursue the project. PhilNewEnergy, Inc. (PNE) is the project company for the potential solar farm, a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary DGA PNE BV. With the development, AC Energy also approved the shortening of the corporate term of PNE. No other details on the term agreement of the compa-

nies were provided. According to earlier reports, the solar project has an estimated cost of Php 3.33 billion and was targeted to start commercial operations in March 2015. AC Energy chief executive John Eric Francia said last year that the firm’s plans to put up a 35-megawatt (MW) solar project was shelved due to its lack of commercial viability -even with the higher Php 9.68 per kilowatthour (kWh) solar Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) subsidy during that time. The FIT is granted to renewable energy projects that are constructed within a government set deadline. Juzel L. Danganan (PNA)

subsidiary of property giant Megaworld. “It is high time to contribute to Tagum City’s progress. We wanted to be part of Tagum’s development and it is somehow our contribution to the economic progress in the city by building a premier

horizontal property, Paltogan added. Suntrust Palm City was launched Friday at the Big 8 Corporate Hotel in Tagum. The project is actually a joint venture by Suntrust and PNS Development Inc. The residential project is

composed of three enclaves, namely the Bismark Palm, Royal Palm and Phoenix Palm. Lemuel R. Podador, president of PNS Development Inc., said he is looking forward to the partnership, saying they shared the same vision with Suntrust. PNS Development Inc.

owns the land where the development will be erected. Of the total area property, 26.7 hectares will be allotted to residential area while the remaining one hectare will be for the two commercial buildings. The property will house a total of 1,284 house and lots.

NEW PROJECT. Suntrust president lawyer Harrison Pantongan cites Tagum City’s booming economy as the reason why Megaworld chose to put up its second township in Mindanao during a press briefing at Big 8 Hotel on Friday. Lean Daval Jr.

Globe sustains growth of prepaid business with co-branding partnership, better offers G

LOBE Telecom is looking to sustain growth momentum of its prepaid business after several quarters of strong performance with a co-branding partnership with leading mobile phone manufacturer Cherry Mobile. Consolidated Globe prepaid customer base reached 47.8 million as of end-September 2015, up 17 percent from previous year’s 40.7 million. Globe Prepaid customer base posted growth of 14 percent year-onyear, while the TM base grew by 20 percent on the back of offers

that recognize the youth and mass market’s shift to the digital lifestyle. Globe Prepaid has made strides in positioning itself as the digital brand for the youth with offers which are bundled with free access to top social networking and messaging apps such as Facebook and Viber, premium apps and content such as Spotify, as well as top mobile games such as Clash of Clans. Globe Prepaid also enhanced its revolutionary GoSAKTO, which now allows customers to create more than 200 million call, text,

and app combos that fit their needs, budget, and lifestyle. On the other hand, its TM brand, specifically targeting the value prepaid market, has been strong with innovative value for money offerings with the most affordable call, text and surfing promos, including TM Extend which allows customers to extend the validity of TM call and text promos for as low as P5 for a day. Over the years, TM has achieved steady growth trajectory, making it the fastest-growing mobile brand in the value prepaid category.

“We are very pleased with the performance of our prepaid business over the last few years amid the very intense competition in this segment. Globe Prepaid has become the preferred brand among today’s digital youth while our TM brand remains the go-to mobile brand for the value prepaid market who are always on the lookout for the best deals. With the advent of the digital revolution, it is very encouraging to see how customers maximized our offerings to help them embrace

dental explosions and fires in their communities. “People risk life and limb tampering with these butane canisters. Even in small amounts, LPG packs a lot of punch,” Ty said. The lawmaker also urged restaurants to discard their empty butane canisters responsibly, so as to prevent their reuse by illegal LPG traders. Hot pot and shabu-shabu restaurants use the 220-250 gram butane canisters to fire up table top stoves where customers cook their meals in front of them. Brand new, the single-use butane canisters are sold for as

low as P99, mostly in hardware stores. Each canister is good for quick-cooking meals for two people for three days. However, illegal traders have resorted to refilling the empty butane canisters with P20 to P25 worth of LPG via the use of filler couplers. Several sari-sari stores have been found illegally selling the LPG-refilled butane canisters. In Cebu City, Mayor Michael Rama has prodded the DOE to confiscate all butane canisters refilled with LPG. This was after another blast injured eight workers at an illicit shop engaged in refilling the

canisters with LPG. Alarmed by the problem, Cebu City’s neighbor, Mandaue City, has also passed an ordinance forbidding the production, sale and transport of LPG-refilled butane canisters. Ty explained why the butane canisters are particularly hazardous when refilled with LPG. “First of all, the canisters are not designed to be recycled and refilled, and not meant to be subjected to repeated high pressurization,” he said. In fact, he said the canisters are expressly labeled “for one time use only, disposable and

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Don’t buy butane canisters refilled with LPG

HE public should avoid buying disposable butane canisters that have been refilled with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as these are extremely dangerous, the LPG Marketers’ Association (LPGMA) warned over the weekend. “The recycling of these non-reusable butane canisters is illegal and harmful,” LPG-MA Rep. Arnel Ty, a senior member of the House energy committee, said. Ty urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to suppress the rampant illegal refilling of butane canisters with LPG, which is being blamed by local governments for several acci-

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Legacy of hard work

AST WEEK, November 20, 2015 to be exact, the late Don Antonio O. Floirendo Sr. turned 100 years old. The pioneering industrialist who virtually put Mindanao on wheels when he started distributing cars and trucks in the frontier island is lovingly remembered for the legacy of hard work he had left. To this day, his Tagum Agricultural Development Company (Tadeco) and its sister companies employ the most number of people in this part of the country. He was the undisputed banana king who was

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not afraid to diversify into other business interests knowing the changing times and the realities of modern-day trade and commerce. Those who had the privilege of working with Don Antonio marvel about his strict work ethic, starting his day as early as 5 a.m. His being a visionary was clear even to those who have watched him from a distance. To them, the question really is: when will Davao, or Mindanao for that matter, produce another Don Antonio Floirendo Sr.?

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The power of flowers

HAT would happen to this world if there are no flowers? Simply boring, meaningless, without color, and bare. Think of weddings without roses and chrysanthemum, Christmas without poinsettias, graduations without orchids, and burials without wreaths made of various flowers. “Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into,” noted Henry Beecher. “Earth laughs in flowers,” Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in Hamatreya. Emma Goldman declared, “I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.” The great variety of delicate and beautiful flowers has inspired the works of numerous poets, especially from the 18th-19th century romantic era. Famous examples include William Wordworth’s “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” and William Blake’s “Ah! Sun-Flower.” Because of their varied and colorful appearance, flowers have long been a favorite subject of visual artists as well. Some of the most celebrated paintings from well-known painters are of flowers, such as Van Gogh’s sunflower series or Monet’s water lillies. Flowers are also dried, freeze dried, and pressed in order to create permanent, three-dimensional pieces of flower art. In Hindu mythology, flowers have a significant status. Vishnu, one of the three major gods, is often depicted standing straight on a lotus flower. Apart from the association with Vishnu, the Hindu tradition also considers the lotus to have spiritual significance. For instance, it figures in the Hindu stories of creation. Early Christians identified the five petals of the rose with the five wounds of Christ. Despite this interpretation, their leaders were hesitant to adopt it because of its association with Roman excesses and pagan ritual. The red rose was eventually adopted as a symbol of the blood of the Christian martyrs. Roses also later

came to be assoTHINK ON THESE! ciated with the Virgin Mary. In modern times, people have sought ways to cultivate, buy, wear, or otherwise be around flowers and blooming plants, partly Henrylito D. Tacio because of their agreeable ap- henrytacio@gmail.com pearance and smell. Around the world, people use flowers for a wide range of events and functions that, cumulatively, encompass one’s lifetime: for new births, as a corsage to be worn at social functions or for holidays, as tokens of love or esteem, for wedding flowers for the bridal party and decorations for the hall, as brightening decorations within the home, and as a gift of remembrance for bon voyage parties, welcome home parties, and “thinking of you” gifts. Flowers are also used during funerals as and as expressions of sympathy for the grieving family. In countries such as Belgium and Austria, the chrysanthemum is used almost exclusively as a memorial on graves. Speaking of rose again, it is the national flower of England the United States. It is also the provincial flower of Yorkshire and Lancashire in England (the white rose and red rose respectively) and of Alberta (the wild rose) in Canada, and the state flower of four American states: Iowa, North Dakota, Georgia, and New York. Flowers provide less food than other major plants parts (seeds, fruits, roots, stems, and leaves) but they provide several important foods and spices. Flower vegetables include

broccoli, cauliflower, and artichoke. The most expensive spice, saffron, consists of dried stigmas of a crocus. Other flower spices are cloves and capers. Hops flowers are used to flavor beer. Marigold flowers are fed to chickens to give their egg yolks a golden yellow color, which consumers find more desirable. Dandelion flowers are often made into wine. Bee Pollen, pollen collected from bees, is considered a health food by some people. Honey consists of bee-processed flower nectar and is often named for the type of flower, e.g. orange blossom honey and clover honey. Hundreds of fresh flowers are edible but few are widely marketed as food. They are often used to add color and flavor to salads. Squash flowers are dipped in breadcrumbs and fried. Edible flowers include nasturtium, chrysanthemum, carnation, cattail, honeysuckle, chicory, cornflower, and sunflower. Flowers can also be made into herbal teas. Dried flowers such as chrysanthemum, rose, jasmine, camomile are infused into tea both for their fragrance and medical properties. Sometimes, they are also mixed with tea leaves for the added fragrance. One orchid genus (Vanilla) is commercially important, used as a foodstuff flavoring. The underground tubers of terrestrial orchids (mainly Orchis mascula) are ground to a powder and used for cooking, such as in the hot beverage salep or the so-called “fox-testicle ice cream.” There are countless other uses of flowers – too many to mention here. But to end this piece, allow me to quote the words of Lydia M. Child. She said, “Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words. They are the hieroglyphics of angels, loved by all men for the beauty of their character, though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning.”

numerous EUROPE BIZ countries are joining hands to improve enforcement against corruption through initiatives such as the G20’s A n t i - C o r - Henry J. Schumacher ruption Wo r k i n g Group. Important is also for people and politicians to understand that rooting out corruption requires following the evidence no matter where it leads. It could also mean punishing friends and allies, since it is not confined to any sector of society. Beyond a prudent regulatory framework and effective enforcement, public expectations are on the rise for companies to assume proactive roles in tackling and preventing corruption. Seen as the supply side of corruption, companies can clearly make a significant change by saying no to bribery. Movements like the Integrity Initiative in the Philippines urge companies to adopt clean business, sign the Integrity Pledge and take serious action against corruption. For companies, particularly the boards that set policy and perform oversight, there are three things they and their boards must do: 1. The board must recognize that clean business is a choice. It is a choice that compa-

nies can and must make to set a clear tone from the top about how the company is going to conduct its business. 2. The board must be regularly updated on anti-corruption policy and local regulations as well as steps being undertaken to comply with requirements of the anti-corruption policy. The company should regularly review the Code of Conduct along with procurement and supply chain policies. 3. The board must be aware of the ever-increasing expectations by company stakeholders and investors for the company to have a clear stance on bribery and corruption.

Ethical Business – a choice companies must make

orruption has grown into a major global problem, impeding competition, skewing level playing fields and destroying innovation. For companies, bribery and corruption are incompatible with good governance and harmful to value creation, both at a macroeconomic level and at a micro level with individual businesses. In Asia, where corruption is a major challenge, tackling corruption has assumed new vigor, driven by calls from business and civil society for governments to tackle it seriously, as seen in recent high profile cases in China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Bangladesh and South Korea. Globally, governments in both advanced and emerging markets are stepping up efforts to combat corruption and moving rapidly towards proactive enforcement of anti-corruption laws. Such efforts include updating and introducing new rules and legislation to combat corruption such as the recent adoption by the European Parliament of amendments to the accounting directive in 2014, effectively requiring all European companies with more than 500 employees to publish an annual report detailing their anti-bribery policies, The new rules are evolving into more demanding standards for companies with stricter interpretations of corruption, right down to the operation levels. More stringent standards mean the definition of bribery is not restricted to just interactions with government officials but also – rightly so – covers all manners of commercial bribery including those committed through agents and facilitation payments. Also,

In ASEAN, disclosure of a company’s anti-corruption policy and procedures is incorporated as criteria in the assessment of listed companies’ compliance with corporate governance standards, under the ASEAN CG scorecard aimed at promoting ASEAN listed companies as an asset class. Therefore, companies cannot be complacent about anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures just because they think they themselves are clean. They do need to demonstrate to the public that they have in place anti-corruption policies and adequate internal procedures backed by regular updating, monitoring and reporting. Have I convinced you? If you have not joined the Integrity Initiative yet and wish to sign the Integrity Pledge, contact Schumacher@eccp. com

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Mindanao as BIMP EAGAs food basket: the need to export pork

HE tired MY TWO CENTS’ saying that Mindanao is the food basket of this side of ASEAN is made all the more strenuous by the lack of strong support for proJohn Tria ducers wishing ecisouth@gmail.com to export high value products like livestock, particularly pork. In a consultation between and among livestock producers last September, I took note of the fact that many producers in Luzon thus far are unable to see the export potential of their products. Their main aim to seek government support, perhaps a subsidy, to enable them to sell more volumes to the greater manila area. Of course, Luzon, with more than half our 100 million population is still the biggest market for food. Even with more than 30 million Filipinos still unable to meet their daily calorie requirements (SWS), it is hoped that as incomes increase, this number will go down, and provide an even higher demand for food production. However, even if it does go up, local pork will be limited to the basic cuts of pork often required for local dishes such as adobo, siningang and afritada. The “prime cuts” such as tenderloin fetch a better price, and are in greater demand abroad in markets such as Korea and Japan, who often import these from the Americas. The risk of producing more for a limited local market is that the commodity price will be driven down, forcing producers to limit growth, and forego the added income and employment opportunity for thousands of small farmers who can do backyard swine production and raising. So, how do we lower pork prices while increasing production? The break even point for the producer needs to go down to enable them to retain earnings to expand production at lower cost. Unfortunately, the price of their produce will remain chronically high so long as infrastructure and other bottlenecks prevent them from producing and distributing their products effectively and electricity and other factors of production keep costs up. Apart from this, one of the ways to lower pork prices is to help them achieve a better “carcass balance” between the prime and basic cuts. If there is a bigger demand for prime cuts, then there will be a larger volume of the base cuts produced, all while avoiding a price drop, since the producers can get a premium on the export of prime cuts to offset the lower price of the base cuts. Without this, the price of local pork they are forced to limit their own production to prevent a downward price spiral. With this, there is a need to expand production and enlarge the market. Only by exporting can livestock producers truly expand in quantity and quality of production. The competitive advantage of Southern Mindanao is shaping up in a ways that was never thought of. It has direct access to international waters and is able to avoid the contentious West Philippine Sea, and ids free from Foot and Mouth Disease. Likewise, piggery production can be planned to enable proper spacing of farms, thereby reducing the dependence and use of swine antibiotics. Export markets demand low antibiotic residue in their pork, unlike Pork from Luzon produced in neighborhoods of piggeries like Bulacan, where antibiotic use is high due to their proximity to the neighboring pigs, which can spread disease. Listening to national government agencies, there remains a hope for Southern Mindanao to achieve this potential. However, programs to help us achieve this are yet to be seen. There have been attempts but so far, only the larger producers have been able to export some quantity on their own. The multiplier effect on other producers is still minimal. It seems that only a Duterte presidency can once and for all transform this potential into real opportunity.

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Compostela Valley OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL TREASURER Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley

Municipality of Montevista LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES No.

Property Owner

Title No. Lot No.

Location

Area (Hectares)

Classification

TD No./ ARP No.

Years Delinquent

Total 7,949.68

Avila, Marcelo

Poblacion

21 BLK 2

0.0325

Comm’l

366

2010-2015

Torres, Eduardo Jr.

Poblacion

4 BLK 3

0.0186

Comm’l-Land

2718

2012-2015

2 4

Soncaan, Brigido

Del Fierro, Jose Sr.

Bankerohan Norte

2627

Tapia

716

Del Fierro, Jose Sr.

Tapia

3/23/1902

Del Fierro, Potenciano

Tapia

816

6 8 9

Del Fierro, Potenciano Dianson, Crispin Zaldevar, Cirilo

8.3177

Tapia

18.40250

815

Tapia

Agr’l- Land

6.27280

Agr’l- Land

8.1973

2418

Agr’l- Land

6.00000 7.12170

822

Tapia

Agr’l- Land

0.08

Res’l-Land

338 336 304 319 320 99

802

2009-2015

21,052.58

2000-2015

157,638.74

1974-2015

43,121.32

2005-2015 1995-2015 2001-2015 1974-2015

3,557.26

27,403.36 25,833.52 22,009.62 10,596.02

319,162.10

Municipality of New Bataan LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES No.

Property Owner

Location

Title No. Lot No.

Area (Hectares)

Classification

TD No./ ARP No.

Years Delinquent

Total

Amargo, William

Cabinuangan

6.0000

Agri Land

2974-T

1997-2015

47,026.30

Argueles, Norberto

Cabinuangan

6.1932

Agri Land

2564

2003-2015

48,910.81

2 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 22

Argueles, Abelardo Balakid, Oligario Bastasa, Rogelio

Cabuñas, Mapunlay Canastra, Diodico Canoy, Ricardo

Cardona, Editha Cubio, Feliciano

Heirs of Gealon, Leon Jalop, Cristina

Jalop, Nemesio

Lerin, Wilfredo

Manla, Francisco

Natural, Norberto

Relampagos, Adriano Sr. Relampagos, Adriano Sr.

Relampagos, Adriano Sr. Villafuerte, Alexander Villafuerte, Bernabe

Cabinuangan Cabinuangan Cabinuangan Cabinuangan Cabinuangan San Roque

Cabinuangan Cabinuangan Andap Andap

12.0709

P-22887 -

T-10955 -

P-24329 P-17430 C-6053

Andap

Cabinuangan Andap Andap

Cabinuangan Cabinuangan

C-6052

T-71355

P-20404 P-48285 -

0.08000 0.00889 12.047 0.0798

12.0400 0.0800 4.1125 11.414 5.9998 2.65

4.0000 4.1543 3

P-19412

0.0791

Andap

5.0000

P-22463

Agri Land Agri Land Agri Land

Commercial Lot Agri Land

Commercial Lot Agri Land Agri Land Agri Land Agri Land Agri Land

Commercial Lot Agri Land

Commercial Building

Cabinuangan Andap

Agri Land

4.4512

Residential Building Commercial Lot Agri Land Agri Land

Grand Total

2555 0763 0971 0482 0760 0001 1487 2589

0598-T 0780-T 0779-T 2700 0895

00604 0868

0973

0972

0786-T 0782

2003-2015 2004-2015 2000-2015 2000-2015 1992-2015

TC-2011-2015 1996-2015 2003-2015

TC-2002-2015 2003-2015 2003-2015

TC-2007-2015 2007-2015 2000-2015

TC-2006-2015

TC-1997-2015 1998-2015 2003-2015 2003-2015

92,587.29 10,843.90 16,439.51

106.930.94 18,891.48 23,207.87 19,986.20 16,727.81 60,035.05 16,320.42 16,076.01 21,001.18 21,021.35 12,146.94 38,479.95

126,356.72

Property Owner Berte, Nenita Et Al.

Location Mainit

Masambo, Ernesto

Mainit

Manigao, Anastacio (Hrs.)/ Petalcorin, Crispin

Mainit

3 4 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28

30 31

32 33

Mahinay, Beinvenido Sr. Palay, Ma. Merlin Sacay, Manuel

Acolentava, Mauricio Lauron, Matilde

Lauron, Rosalinda

Gamas, Simforiano Gamas, Rosario

Melendres, Francisca

Compasan, Francisco

Compasan, Francisco/Pangan, Dante Songahid, Rolanda Songahid, Lino

Songahid, Molina Songahid, Molina

Eligio, Ceferino Et Al.

Alibangbang, Raymundo Et Al. Langutan, Arsenio

Boncilao, Samuel/Maaño, Litos Dumagno, Lydia

Saminado, Defin/Loreto, Roberto

Alcalde, Lolita Et. Al/Dura, Esmeraldo Fudalan, Toribio

Napoco, Edilberta

Pioquinto, Bernardina/ Leopoldo

Roa, Eustaquio

Anino, Edgardo Anino, Eulalia

Leboon, Agustin Diez, Manuel

Mainit Mainit

Title No. Lot No. T-116265 P-35301

C-12878

Mainit

T-55963

T-261905

Mainit

T-55970

Mainit

T-55956

Mainit Mainit Mainit Mainit Mainit Mainit Mainit

Mainit

300 sq. m

6,617 sq.m 1.6347

450 sq. m

300 sq. m

Mainit Mainit

Agr’l-Land

396 sq. m

Mainit Mainit

3.2769

300 sq. m

Mainit Mainit

Classification

319 sq. m

Mainit Mainit

Area (Hectares)

T-55957

T-55969

T-244939 T-214894

T-2556424PART

300 sq. m 300 sq. m 1.7436 1.1173 1

1.7436 1

407 sq. m

7,084 sq. m 177 sq. m 1.1872

Mipangi

T-141478

2.4003

Mipangi

P-12762

Manat

Manat Manat

C-2664

8970 sq. m

3,047 sq. m

1.403

3,730 sq. m

P-21275 PART 300 sq. m 1422011005382

812 sq. m

P-17574 PART 7,633 sq. m

Diez, Manuel

Manat

P-17574 PART 4588 sq. m

Diez, Braulio Jr.

Manat

P-24846 PART 1.0991

35 36

39 40

43 44

Mesiona, Therese Anghag, Rogelio

Gemena, Gavina

Gemena, Gavina Saren, Zita

Romanos, Jacinto

Ganade, Felipe Sr.

Mahinay, Rommel Berbal, Nicolas Ebon, Pio

Araña, Victoriano/Montes, Norma

Aniscal, Delfin/Hulaton, Greg Vallecer, Aurora

Manat Manat

Manat

Manat Manat

Manat

Magsaysay

T-269353

2.06500

O-8557-PART

1823 sq. m

O-8557-PART

P-17647

P-12435

P-25736

Res’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land

Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land

Agr’l-Land

300 sq. m

1.4249

Manat

Agr’l-Land

Res’l-Land

C-4647 PART

Mipangi

Agr’l-Land

232 sq. m

Mipangi

Res’l-Land

1.7502

300 sq. m

430 sq. m

487 sq. m

307 sq.m 5.9404

Res’l-Land

Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land

Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land

Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Res’l-Bldg.

Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land Res’l-Land

Agr’l-Land

00130 00306 00147 00641 00650 00366 00255 00288 00276 00308 00257 01443 00047 00048 00590 00124 00591 00125 00197

00527

00424

00710

00414 00314 00639 00420 00316 00106

00102 00570 00568 00321 00107 00108 00638 00718

00118 00346 00342 00532 00469 00403 00471 00182

Years Delinquent 2013-2015 2003-2015 2013-2015 2009-2015 2003-2015 2004-2015 2003-2015 2007-2015 2003-2015 2003-2015 2003-2015 2009-2015 2012-2015 2012-2015 2009-2015 2010-2015 2009-2015 2011-2015 2009-2015 2010-2015 1986-2015 2011-2015 2002-2015

22,839.38 15,298.90

677,514.44

2011-2015 2010-2015

1999-2015 2012-2015

2,437.42 2,550.72 2,485.10 2,550.72 2,550.72 2,550.72 2,430.18 2,359.98 4,555.18 4,286.46 4,903.62 3,354.32 2,176.84 3,059.78 2,245.54 3,479.00

1994.06 2072.14 5437.62 670.3

5823.3 829.26 2874.9

2011-2015 2014-2015

2353.72 1730.72 2742.66

2012-2015

47762.78

2009-2015

5896.94

2010-2015 2001-2015 2003-2015 2001-2015 2003-2015 2006-2015 2009-2015

00653

1974-2015

5001.7

1714.06 2488.8

3863.08 4447.9 2167.2

11036.06 23221

2009-2015

12974.22

1973-2015

9465.14

17700.24

252,342.54

Title No. Lot No.

Area (Hectares)

Classification

TD No./ ARP No.

Years Delinquent

Total

Gervacio, Alea

Pangibiran

295

2.071

Agr’l. Land

14-00019

2000-2014

28,831.24

RP/ Teodorico Marquez

Pindasan

1750

208 sq. m

Res’l Lot

14-00622

1996-2015

3,578.36

14-01470

2010-2014

Alejandro Marquez

Samson Bajao

Eunilo Anino

Arnel Lllever

Pindasan

1731

Res’l Lot

14-00623

Cuambog

B-8 Lot 23

350 sq. m

Res’l Lot

14-01306

Cuambog

B-7 Lot 13

88 sq. m

Res’l Lot

14-01471

Cuambog

Eunilo Anino

552 sq.m

Cuambog

405 sq. m

48.6 sq. m

Bldg.

14-00279

1999-2015

2007-2014 2010-2014

2011-2014

9,265.08 7,603.58 3,405.64

5,321.00

10,489.16

68,494.06

Municipality of Mawab LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES No.

Property Owner

Location

Title No. Lot No.

Area (Hectares)

Classification

TD No./ ARP No.

Years Delinquent

Total

Asna, Magdaleno

Nuevo Iloco

11417

7.6600

Agr’l.- Land

14-06-007-00778

1997-2014

71,798.98

Barreto, Hrs. of Dionesio

Bawani

4734

4.9424

Agr’l.- Land

003-00066

2002-2014

27,147.02

Sawangan

5969

11.8929

Agr’l.- Land

2 4 5

Bagnaan, Libanta

Sawangan

Calida, Bienvinido

Sawangan

Calida, Federico

2783-pt

Capuras, Anselmo

Nuevo Iloco

11470

Corcino, Rodolfo

Malinawon

7980

7 9

10 11 12 13 14 15

Coraje, Liberato

Malinawon

Dalde, Leopoldo

Saosao

Densing, Venancio

Poblacion

Elizan, Victor

Fernandez, Ireneo

Fulache, Edna Bingil

Bawani

102-B-10-J 522-pt

198

Lico, Eulogio

Sawangan

538

Poblacion

Macadangdang, Antonio

0.0600

0.1822

11325

6.0000

102-B-10-B

Saosao

Haro, Buenaventura

4.5200

Poblacion

2969-rem

Gentalian, Simon

6.3000

6.4625

5.9562

Poblacion

Gamueda, Ulpiano

8.0000

4743-B

Poblacion

Gacal, Emelio

12.0000

Saosao

Bawani

Fulache, Edna Bingil

7966

Poblacion

5178 5180

3.5520 3.0000 7.0000

13.3829

Agr’l.- Land

Agr’l.- Land Agr’l.- Land Agr’l.- Land Agr’l.- Land Agr’l.- Land

Comm’l-Land Agr’l.- Land Agr’l.- Land Res’l- Land Res’l- Land

Agr’l.- Land

010-00320

001-00281 009-00069 003-00226 001-00793 005-00418 001-00338

Comm’l-Land

009-00243 010-00138 001-00509

Grand Total

70,895.48

135,389.38

1999-2014

48,897.36

1995-2014

009-00230

97,693.72

1997-2014

005-00797

001-00391

Agr’l.- Land

1975-2014 2000-2014

005-00443

Res’l- Land

0.0563

1993-2014

006-00060

003-00145

Agr’l.- Land

0.0852

010-00051

Agr’l.- Land

7.0000 0.9670

010-00046

1994-2014 1994-2014 2009-2014 2006-2014 2001-2014 2001-2014

47,978.04 41,361.02 45,055.90 74,683.98 63,767.16 42,978.76 54,100.84 19,900.00

1998-2014

122,789.64

1997-2014

55,825.52

2011-2014 2012-2014 2005-2014 1994-2014

50,112.30 96,266.78 38,144.08

108,166.78

1,312,952.74

Municipality of Maco LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES No.

Property Owner

Aquino, Venia

Anislagan

C-13809

Bas, Jaime Jr. Et Al.

Dumlan

C-9335

4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 15 16

1,999.78

2011-2015

2012-2015

Agr’l-Land

00696

3,826.08

1282.22

3.0000

Agr’l-Land

9,272.32

2010-2015

1999-2015

2.5000

1,008.42

4242.48

00566 00569

2,550.72

1986-2015

Agr’l-Land Agr’l-Land

4,516.32

1,400.10

3.5542

3.4705

Total

2010-2015 2012-2015

Location

TD No./ ARP No.

Property Owner

33,317.37

Municipality of Nabunturan LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES No.

No.

Municipality of Mabini LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES

No.

Agohob, Clarita Bongcales, Federico

Location

Anislagan Taglawig

Title No. Lot No. T-178852

Delumbar, Rosalia Taglawig

P-6738

Jacinto, Jorgeo

T-14550

Eran, Patricio

Binuangan

Junasa, Genaro Sr.

Anibongan

Hanoyan, Emeliana

Lastimoso, Olympio

Licayan, Jesus

Malingin, Nena

Rimando, Pricila

Salubre, Porferio San Juan, Bayranon

Binuangan

P-19637

Libay libay

T-193503

Anislagan

P-31863

Taglawig

Lapulapu

C-11668

Binuangan

P-19860

Hijo

T-8630

Binuangan

Property Owner

T-200892

Area (Hectares)

Classification

TD No./ ARP No.

2.4975

Agricultural

14-04-003-00180

2010-2015

8,937.02

6.5355

Agricultural

14-04-003-00223

2009-2015

21,407.50

283 sq.m 2.923

3.2598

744 sq. m 380 sq. m 0.7099 0.0651 1.3355 0.6655 2.6323

354 sq. m 870 sq. m 0.7059

Residential

Agricultural Agricultural Residential Residential

Agricultural Residential

Agricultural Agricultural Agricultural Residential Residential

Agricultural

14-04-003-00314 14-04-036-00177 14-04-036-00108 14-04-004-00415 14-04-004-00915 14-04-002-00275 14-04-015-00096 14-04-036-00077 14-04-014-00288 14-04-014-00077 14-04-004-00466 14-04-004-00317 14-04-011-00333

Years Delinquent 2003-2015 2007-2015 2013-2015 2006-2015 2006-2015 1996-2015 2013-2015 2007-2015 2005-2015 2011-2015 2006-2015 2009-2015 2005-2015

Total

7,453.20 9,201.54 7,645.36

15,143.40 7,654.86 7,568.84 4,205.24 3,648.32 5,171.20 7,045.10 7,131.30

13,036.74 6,184.06

131,433.68

Municipality of Laak LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES Location

Title No. Lot No.

Area (Hectares)

Classification

TD No./ ARP No.

Years Delinquent

Total

Alag, Arnulfo

Kiokmay

6.0000

Agr’l. Land

14-02-025-00189

1974-2015

23,353.42

Bulac, Gaudencio

Banbanon

4.2908

Agr’l. Land

14-02-008-00477

2002-2015

20,402.68

Alegre, Apolonio Banagua, Esperedion

Bustamante, Diosdado

Donaire, Cayetano Barde, Ernesto/ Juanito

Costan, Robelyn Daanton, Asias Ebua, Juanito

Gabaton, Felipe Ganza, Guibara Gilapon, Sandy

Gubaton, Antonio

Lazarito, Norberto Lintuan, Lea

Chagas, Quirico

Libron, Laurencio Tabingo, Modesto Libron, Maximo Luna, Felicitas

Malinao, Roman Alag, Romeo

Pipega, Julian Ruco, Juan

Sadane, Saladay Salera, Pablo

Banbanon

Banbanon Kiokmay

Viagedor, Vicente Biñas, Jonar

Kidawa

Banbanon

P-1586

Banbanon

Banbanon Pob.Laak Kidawa Imelda

Inakayan

Banbanon Pob.Laak

Banbanon Kiokmay

Kiokmay

Banbanon

Mizon, Roeseminda Kiokmay Dealagdon, Lucia

Kiokmay

Pob.Laak Kidawa

P-13952 -

P-46489 C-679

P-32182 -

C-956 -

TCT,C-35836

6.1230

4.9640

5.4819

3.9858

6.6176

6.0000

Agr’l. Land

14-02-008-00089

14-02-008-00491

14-02-008-00423

14-02-008-00461

14-02-008-00068

7.4565

Agr’l. Land

14-02-023-00101

5.5431

Agr’l. Land

14-02-008-00118

6.9911

3.8608

3.9882

6.1557

9.9943

6.2502

4.9499

5.3963

4.8254

3.9123

6.0000

4.7895

3.7003

6.0000

2.8764

3.9267

1.9573

3.4370

4.8999

6.0962

Agr’l. Land

14-02-008-00083

14-02-008-00478

14-02-008-00074

14-02-023-00172

14-02-008-00464

14-02-008-00106

14-02-008-00452

14-02-008-00294

14-02-008-00457

14-02-025-00499

14-02-008-00117

14-02-025-00095

14-02-025-00200

14-02-025-00184

14-02-008-00412

14-02-008-00464

14-02-025-00142

14-02-008-02450 14-02-023-0020

2000-2015

2006-2015

1996-2015

1980-2015

1987-2015

1974-2015

1986-2015

2000-2015

1981-2015

1988-2015

1998-2015

2000-2015

1994-2015

1995-2015

1992-2015

1995-2015

1985-2015

1974-2015

1998-2015

1996-2015

1974-2015

1982-2015

1994-2015

1986-2015

1980-2015

1994-2015

1988-2015

27,672.12

26,733.92

21,784.74

19,470.70

27,235.90

24,423.28

24,262.66

34,778.24

26,418.36

29,710.26

24,436.20

20,518.76

28,844.56

18,401.72

21,979.26

36,192.18

19,582.64

29,971.62

24,881.80

27,811.76

15,019.70

22,927.72

22,431.12

35,509.06

52,028.74

18,249.12

21,750.32

26,926.38

21,850.10

795,559.04

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EDGEDAVAO L-R: Cary Lagdameo, VP- DLI Residential; Edgardo O. Villaver, VP-DLI Commercial and Leasing; Councilor April Dayap; Susan Matus, Anflocor VP for Cash and Bank; Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre; Ricardo Floirendo, Anflocor SVP; Alexander Valoria, Anflocor President and CEO; Oscar V. Grapa, Anflocor Chief Financial Officer

Damosa Market Basket launched

By CHARLES RAYMOND A. MAXEY

FLOIRENDO-OWNED Anflocor Group of Companies achieved yet another milestone in its rich business history when the homegrown company launched Damosa Market Basket last Tuesday. Davao City Councilors Al Ryan Alejandre and April Marie Davao joined the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top executives led by Anflocor senior vice president Ricardo Floirendo and president and CEO Alexander Valoria in gracing the important occasion marked by a blessing of the establishment. Also gracing the affair were other company officials like Anflocor chief financial officer Oscar V. Grapa and Damosa Land Inc. vice presidentresidential Ricardo F. Lagdameo and DLI vice president-commercia l and leasing Edgardo O. Villaver. Dayap and Alejendre also joined in the ribboncutting to celebrate the event together with Floirendo and other Anflocor officials. Villaver spoke in behalf of the company and expressed his gratitude to the customers, tenants

and the local government for their continued support to Anflocor. Dayap congratulated DLI for launching Damosa Market Basket and thanked the Floirendos for investing in

Davao City. DAMOSA Market Basket is an arcade that houses numerous shops, restaurants and other establishments. It is actually located behind the Damosa Gateway off JP Laurel Avenue.

1 - Anflocor Executives, DLI employees and Market Basket tenants gather for the blessing of Damosa Market Basket. 2 - Councilor April Marie Dayap congratulates DLI on the launching of Market Basket and thanks the Floirendos for investing in Davao City. 3 - Edgardo Villaver, DLI Vice President for Commercial and Leasing, speaks on behalf of the whole Damosa Land Team and gives his message of gratitude for the continued support of the customers, tenants, and the local government.

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The tallest

Christmas Tree in the region is now up and lighted

By Olan Emboscado THE Palm City of the Philippines officially welcomed the Yuletide Season as they lighted the city’s Giant Holiday Tree which is considered as the tallest in the whole Davao Region. The ceremonial lighting of this giant steel structure is an annual event has become symbolic to every Tagumeño all over the world. And like the previous years, I felt so honored to witness yet another glistening affair. As early as the first week of August, the City Electrical Office of Tagum City started the construction of this gigantic steel structure. For 10 years now, this Giant Holiday Tree which is conveniently situated at the City’s Freedom Park has attracted thousands of visitors and tourists to come to the City to feel its Yuletide Spirit. It has become a landmark that Tagumeños and visiting guests look forward to every Holiday Season. Thus, the City Engineer’s Office is tasked to come up new plans and fresh designs to make the Holiday Tree more appealing and inviting every year. This year’s Holiday Tree measures about 105 feet (32 meters) in height and adorned by more than 4,000 bulbs and lighting acces-

sories in different decorative abstract shapes that symbolize the Christmas Season. It is packed with decorative frames from angels to doves, small stars to snowflakes and flowers to birds that seemed to come alive as multi-colored glistening lights were lighted. Among those interesting symbols, it is the Main Star on the very top of the Holiday Tree that stood out as the main highlight. The ceremonial lighting of the city’s holiday tree is also a traditional event to look forward to. Year after year, Tagumeños

and visitors would converge to the Freedom Park to witness the grand lighting of this steel tree. Tagum City is home to the famed Musikahan Festival, an annual cultural event that celebrates the Filipino excellence in musical composition, performance and production, thus, the ceremonial lighting was filled with spectacular performances depicting the musical ingenuity of Tagumeños. I must admit, for four years now covering such event, I always get thrilled to see as the steel tree comes to life when the lights are switched

on – always a spectacular sight to behold. Now up and fully illuminated, the holiday landmark of Davao Del Norte’s capital is expected to attract not only the many Tagumeños but even those visiting guests. With such dazzling appeal, this grand holiday tree is definitely a perfect place come together to celebrate and immensely feel the spirit of yuletide season – whether you are a Tagumeños or not. From the City of Tagum, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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Charo, Piolo shine in the 43rd International Emmy Awards

ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos Concio yesterday said the Philippines may not yet be a major player in the world content market but many ABS-CBN shows have already been warmly welcomed in several territories, a proof that Filipino content is now thriving in a globalized environment.

“We are grateful that through our content, we can show the world the real wealth of our country. These are our strong family values and our resilience as a people. We see no better way of achieving it than through television,” said Charo, who spoke as the Gala Chair of the 43rd International Emmy Awards held in Hilton Hotel New York last Monday. Charo, who delivered her speech before the world’s best producers, creatives, and talents, is the first Filipino Gala Chair invited to participate in the prestigious event, which she referred to as the “world’s most important annual television event.” According to Charo, the International Emmy Awards does not only celebrate television excellence all over the globe, but also demonstrates the power

of television as a medium of empathy, connection, and understanding among all peoples of the world. “The more we care, the less we fight. During dark days of terror, we come together in prayer. So, the world, far from falling part, is even inspired to unite,” she said. Charo, who is the first Filipino Gala Chair in the

iEmmys, said that when content producers begin to know and care about people and things, “we begin to care about other people’s quest for love, pursuit of dreams, cry for justice, celebration of triumph, and struggle for survival. Meanwhile, awardwinning actor Piolo Pascual also had his

shining moment when he presented the award for Best Telenovela alongside Karla Mosley of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Before the awards proper, Charo and Piolo both graced the red carpet and granted media interviews. Charo looked elegant in her Cary Santiago terno gown, while Pascual looked dashing in a black suit. Charo’s and Piolo’s participation in the International Emmy Awards marks a new milestone in Philippine broadcasting history. It serves as a recognition of how Filipino content can be at par with global standards. The International Emmy Awards recognize excellence in global television programming. This year, Special Awards were presented to Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of “Downton Abbey” (Founders Award) and Richard Plepler, Chairman & CEO of HBO (Directorate Award). The event was attended by actor Michael Douglas, Elizabeth McGovern of “Downton Abbey,” Tovah Feldshuh of “The Walking Dead,” Patina Miller of “The Hunger Games,” and Lea DeLaria of “Orange is the New Black,” who

were among this year’s presenters. Over the years, ABSCBN has also earned several International Emmy nominations for its shows and actors such as “MMK” (Best Drama Series, 2013), Jane Oineza for “MMK” (Best Actress, 2013), “Precious Hearts

Romances presents Impostor” (Best Telenovela, 2011), “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Telenovela, 2010), Sid Lucero for “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Actor, 2010), “Kahit Isang Saglit” (Best Telenovela, 2009), and Angel Locsin for “Lobo” (Best Actress, 2009).

Nora Aunor, honored by Gusi Peace Prize International 2015

‘LITTLE NANAY’ star Nora Aunor became the sole Filpino laureate in this year’s Gusi Peace Prize International, a Manila-based charitable insitution which gives recognitions to individuals who have distinguished themselves as brilliant exemplars of society. The Superstar was honored as the laureate for International Excellence in Performing Arts Cinema. Last November 24, Nora attended the foundation’s event held at Manila Hotel with her guests, Kapuso stars Barbie Forteza and Rocco Nacino. Barbie congratulated the veteran actress on her Instagram post. ‘The Half Sisters’ star wrote, “Congratulations for being one of the laureates of this year’s Gusi Peace Prize International. You truly deserve it, Nanay!”

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MX3 sponsors first integrative medicine congress THE Preventive, Regenerative and Integrative Medical Alliance (PRIMA) in cooperation with Sentro ng Katutubong Yaman (SEKAYA) held the first Integrative Medicine Congress last November 19 and 20, 2015. The attendees were over a hundred medical doctors from all over the Philippines. Furthermore, the keynote speakers were all masters of their field and came from prestigious institutions like University of the Philippines, University of Santos Tomas University of Hawaii, Cornell University and State University of New York.

MX3 is a major sponsor in this event that is pivotal in expanding the boundaries of Integrative Medicine in the Philippines. The convention brings

(FROM THE LEFT) Ms. Nina Teresa Herrera, DMI-MX3 Marketing Head, Rosario R. Austria, MD, FPAMS, PRIMA, Veronica Alcancia, President, , Joel Lopez, MD, CNS, PRIMA Speaker to a greater audience the new type of medicine that gives new choices for the patients. Integrative Medicine is an emerging practice that is healing oriented medicine that takes into account the whole person. It emphasizes the relationship of appropriate therapies both con-

PRIMA Speakers: (from the left) Jose Bonifacio Rafanan, MD, FPARM and Joselito Sinchioco, MD. ventional and alternative. being the leader in the This has allowed patients global market in providto take advantage of the ing safe and quality prodnutrients in food to keep ucts that will benefit one’s healthy and decrease sole health and nutrition. By reliance on drugs. being present in this moLifestyle disease like mentous gathering, MX3 cancer, diabetes and hy- has proven time and again pertension remain to be its commitment to adherin the forefront of the ing to sound ethical and common causes of illness social responsibilities. and death among the genXanthone, its active ineral population. In order gredient, has been proven to win the battle against by clinical studies to be these killer disease we one of nature’s most powmust exhaust all possible erful antioxidants. For it sources most especially is indeed true that God the ones that come from has provided us in nature nature. the things we need to be MX3 remains to be healthy, all we need to do Richard DeAndrea, MD, ND, PRIMA Speaker having his MX3 coffee break steadfast in its thrust in is to find it.

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Sarawent to Comelec Davao office inside Magsaysay Park on Friday morning. News of Duterte’smove to finally file his COC for president elated his supporters in Davao. “The long wait is over,” chorused some of Duterte’s supporters when news of his presidential bid was posted on the social media and other media organization websites. Photos of father and daughter together with their supporters were also posted on Facebook. Duterte, at a press conference after his withdrawal for the re-election, said he filed his COC earlier than December 10 because his camp will not wait for the resolution on the disqualification of former PartidongDemokaritikong Pilipino –Lakasng Bayan (PDP-Laban) standard bearer Martin Diño. For Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano,Duterte’a decision to finally join the presidential race “is an answered prayer.” Cayetano said many people are praying for Duterte

to run as he is the only one who can bring changes to the country and solve problems on illegal drugs, criminality, the centralization of funds and insurgency. “Sa tingin naming palakas ng palakas na ang supporta ni Mayor Duterte (We see that the support for Mayor Duterte is getting stronger),” he said. In the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted among Metro Manila residents, Duterte topped with 34 percent, followed by Grace Poe with 26 percent, Vice President JejomarBinayat 22 percent, former Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxaswith 11 percent, and Senator Miriam Santigoat 7 percent. The survey was conducted last Nov. 11-12, or days before Duterte finally declared his presidential bid. Cayetano, however, said it is still early to celebrate because the filing of Duterte is not yet the end because there are people who are hindering the substitution. “Ang babantayan lang po

natin ngayon is ang legal ngproseso. Kasi ganito kaaga may mga conspiracy na magaganap, may mga tao na nagbabablak na harangin ang kanyang entry (We will just look now the legal process because as this early juncture, there are possible conspiracy to happen. There are people want to hinder the mayor’s entry),” he said. He said the substitution will be the first challenge for the group but he is confident that he will surpass it. Duterte, for his part, said he is ready to accept whatever decision the Comelec will come up in his candidacy. “I will accept any decision from the Comelec. I will accept it gracefully,” he said. Netizens, meanwhile, were also elated with the development. In the Facebook page of EDGE Davao,some netizens express their sentiments and here are some of their reactions. Ashley Ventura said “walang atrasan..tuloy ang laban... suportahan natin sila

mayor duterte at sencayetano.. #changeiscoming #dutertecayetano.” For KardoProbinsyano, “salamat at matutupad na ang tunay na pagbabago, nagfile n ng COC si Duterte,tuloy na tuloy ang tandem Duterte-Cayetano. #DC2016.” Jemiah Jose said: “This is great, tuloy- tuloynaang #DuterteCayetanoparasapagbabago.” For Andy Lim: “Sila ay maaasahan sa kaayusan ng bayan, dapat natin tularan!Sen. Cayatano para Vice President at Duterte!!!go!” “Sila ang hinihintay nang Pilipinas para muling makabangon sa pangit na pamamalakad nang mga nasa tamang daan kuno, eto oh, DAANG PAGBABAGO! DC2016,” Joshua Lim said. “We need a president who will not following STEP of anyone else instead he will make his own PATH of a honest and fair rights of his country.. #DuterteCayetano2016,” Maryam Rivera said.

the digital lifestyle,” says Issa Cabreira, Senior Vice President for Consumer Mobile Marketing at Globe. To sustain the growth momentum in its prepaid business, Globe recently forged a

co-branding agreement with Cherry Mobile to offer Cherry Prepaid. This new partnership allows Globe to reach out to new and untapped prepaid markets and position the telco as the network of choice for new smart-

phone users. “The number 1 mobile brand with the number 1 mobile phone manufacturer in the country coming together to revolutionize the prepaid market in the Philippines spells a huge dif-

ference in terms of customer experience. This partnership with Cherry Mobile serves as a vehicle for us to provide mobile internet services for every Filipino to ultimately empower their digital lifestyle,” adds Cabreira. (PNA)

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Lawmakers... FROM 4 programs provided for in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro,” the panels said. They further noted that “a good legislation passed in this Congress will redound to the benefit of the next administration”. In the open letter, the peace panels explained that the passage of the BBL would place the next president “in an immensely better position to continue the peace and development efforts that have been gradually put in place, without the difficulty of having to reinstate a stalled process”, and spare the next Congress “the burden of having to go through new rounds of committee hearings and plenary interpellations on a Bangsamoro law”, thus enabling lawmakers to focus on other important laws. The panels also warned of the possible loss of “precious time that could have closed the door to extreme, violent movements that recruit followers by exploiting the alienation of segments of the population from government and society at large”. The peace panels noted the letter of National Security Council Director-General Cesar Garcia, Jr., read before and submitted to House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee Chair, Representative Rufus Rodriguez, on October 20, 2014 on the draft BBL in the light of the recent spate of violence in Paris, Mali, Syria and other parts of the world. According to Garcia, the passage of the BBL will settle “one of the more serious internal armed conflicts and essentially free

up a significant component of the Armed Forces of the Philippines… to shift resources to focus on external concerns, principally the protection of our external territorial integrity and maritime domain which is now being threatened.” The BBL can help curb the spread of extremism in Mindanao, Garcia said, pointing out that “the Bangsamoro government would be able to help moderate Islamic leaders to counter the ideology of radicalism being promoted by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and steer the Muslim community away from ISIS influence”. In their open letter, the peace panels claimed that “from this global lens, the Philippine peace process on the Bangsamoro has earned the support of the international community for providing a model whereby an Islamic movement can find redress of its grievances through a civilized and democratic process, within the country’s territorial integrity and constitutional framework”. The panels called on House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. and Senate President Franklin Drilon, as well as Representative Rodriguez and Senate Local Governments Committee Chair Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., “to see through the legislative process leading to the passage of the law”. “We ask you, our legislators, to open your hearts and to give our Bangsamoro brothers and sisters this one good chance to enjoy the right to peace, and partake of meaningful reforms and development,” the letter concluded. (PCOO News Release)

should never be refilled.” “Secondly, the canisters are not intended to contain LPG, which is a more powerful gas compared to butane,” he said, adding that LPG is typically 60 percent propane and only 40 percent butane. LPG exerts greater pressure than butane. Thus, a butane canister packed with LPG can easily explode out of the blue, according to Ty. Finally, he said butane canisters are designed primarily for outdoor use with portable stoves in campsites or cookouts, and not for use inside cramped homes. Under Rule 8, Section 24 of DOE Circular No. 2014-

01-0001, the sale of LPG in inappropriate containers is a prohibited act that constitutes illegal trading. “The circular expressly bans the sale of LPG in non-refillable canisters previously filled with butane, or in containers not meant to be refilled with LPG,” Ty said. The circular imposes a fine of up to P60,000 per offense, without prejudice to the filing of criminal charges for violations of Batas Pambansa No. 33, An Act Defining and Penalizing Certain Prohibited Acts Inimical to the Public Interest and National Security Involving Petroleum and/or Petroleum Products.

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Municipality of Monkayo LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES No. 1

Property Owner Zoilon, Trinidad

Tapic, Conelio

Salazar, Juan (Hrs.)

Daiz, Patricia

Escay, Violita

Capuras, Jose Jr.

Españo, Bernardo

Ausan, Crispulo

Justo, Monico

Rep. of the Phil./ Siarot F.

Clarizon, Jose

Sam-o, Vicente

Sienes, Patricia

Priogalo, Eladio, Et Al.

Nocos, Vicente

Prieto, Julian

Location Rizal

P-10227

Haguimitan

T-2234

Poblacion

(0-1148/09)0-6

Poblacion

Babag

Poblacion

Macopa

San Jose

Union

Salvacion

Tubo-tubo

Upper Ulip

Aqino, Marcela

Union

Asog, Leon

Union

Development Bank Upper Ulip of the Phil.

Quinoñes, Julian

Title No. Lot No.

Union

O-3599

O-3128

T-78254

O-3108

T-87986

(P-59041) P-1648

T-79587 10,454

P-10579

T-04167 C-206

P-5997

T-29501

O-03800

Area (Hectares) 6.8802

7.0766

3.9147

11.6072

801 sq. m

2.2149

802 sq. m

800 sq. m

8.5289

12.562

6.4716

7.7148

6.2458

6.7098

10.9019

13.0857

7.6823

9.7199

5.2057

Classification Agr’l-Land

Agr’l-Land

Res’l-Land

Agr’l-Land

Res’l-Land

Agr’l-Land

TD No./ ARP No. 14-07-0015-00047

14-07-0008-00276

Municipality of Compostela LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTIES Years Delinquent 1998-2015

2004-2015

14-07-00011-00318 2004-2015

14-07-0001-03219

14-07-0001-02298

14-07-0003-00265

14-07-0001-02499

14-07-0001-01945

14-07-0009-00019

14-07-0009-00357

14-07-0009-00191

14-07-0018-00202

14-07-0020-00280

14-07-0016-00236

14-07-0019-0009

14-07-0021-00338

14-07-0021-00134

14-07-0021-022-03

14-07-0020-01017

14-07-0020-00884

2009-2015

1999-2015

2000-2015

2002-2015

2004-2015

2009-2015

1993-2015

1991-2015

1999-2015

2000-2015

2002-2015

2003-2015

2004-2015

1996-2015

2001-2015

2004-2015

Total

No.

41,713.06

39,823.86

35,833.28

22,771.42

19,219.72

56,713.60

16,975.32

19,445.30

46,818.92

102,955.22 43,099.72

65,240.32

31,578.16

43,156.82

62,524.72

166,556.10 66,987.34

58,705.90

30,952.40

48,400.91

1,019,472.09

Property Owner

Location

Abadingo, Pedro/ Abadingo, Alfredo

San Miguel

6.806300 has.

Agr’l. Land

Algones, Victoriano

San Miguel

11.729700 has.

Agr’l. Land

Alcos, Margarito

Cabaltera, Leon/FBAC Cezar, Carlos

Comoda, Antonio

Comoda, Escolastica/ Pepito Monare Conta, Concordia Dagsangan, Luis

Dayuno, Federico/ Josef Dungog, Balbina

Ejansantos, Florencio

Galenzoga, Pio/ Hrs. of Pio Galenzoga Go, Estrella

Landa, Felisa

Millallos, Felipe

Rapista, Leon/ Eduardo/ Teresita Rapista Roble, Zosimo

Rodrigo, Luis/ Hrs. of Luis Rodrigo Sr. Seno, Victor/ Elisa Tabingo, Mario

Ngan

San Miguel San Jose Lagab

Lagab

Title No. Lot No. -

T-11990

Lagab

San Miguel

P-281176

San Jose

Poblacion

P-9693

Lagab

San Miguel

6.0000 has

13.635100 has. 5.537600 has.

3.883200 has.

1.890600 has. 7.0000 has.

6.513800 has. 6.00000 has.

T-1375

5.970500 has.

P-17198

Lagab

San Jose

1.811600 has.

12.975000 has.

Poblacion

12.470800 has.

T-3063

Lagab Ngan

Area (Hectares)

14.292400 has. 13.842700 has. 4.348800 has.

6.252100 has.

3.496200 has. 600 sq.m

5.963500 has.

Classification

Agr’l. Land

Comm’l. Land Agr’l. Land

TD No./ ARP No.

Years Delinquent

Total

00528

2010-2015

125,085.94

01619

2000-2015

00702

00558

00167

00365

00393

00001 -

00686

00680

00214

00013

00001

00774

01269

00843

01117

00853

06223

00383

2000-2015

135,522.10

75,059.28

2010-2015

285,399.46

1977-2015

331,283.66

2002-2015

1974-2015

1994-2015

2004-2015

2010-2015

143,326.64

82,407.54

87,135.14

142,354.20

103,392.74

77,713.34

2007-2015

101,273.64

1974-2015

104,787.88

1981-2015

1999-2015

1997-2015

1981-2015

1999-2015

1989-2015

2007-2015

313,533.50

115,431.62

68,177.04

88,232.54

81,070.54

70,025.62

77,720.16

65,294.92

2,674,227.50

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DCWD mall collection centers open Nov 30

AVAO City Water District (DCWD) yesterday announced that its Victoria Plaza, Felcris Centrale and SM Lanang Premier collection centers will be open on November 30, 2015, a regular holiday in observance of Bonifacio Day. However, its Bajada, Matina, Maa, and Toril offices will be closed on said date. Regular working hours in all DCWD offices will resume on December 1, 2015. The water utility also advises that the November 30 due date for water bill payments in Zone 5 remains as scheduled. Billing zones are stated on the water bills. General manager Edwin V. Regalado assures the general

public that DCWD’s technical and Central Information Unit (CIU) / Call Center operations will not be disrupted on said date to ensure continuous water service and offsite customer assistance. Likewise, DCWD customers may visit the water utility’s website (www.davao-water. gov.ph) and official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ davaowater) or call the CIU / Call Center through the 24-hour hotline 297-DCWD (3293) and press “1” on their phone dial to listen to latest daily water updates. They may also call / text 0927-7988966, 0925-5113293 and 0908-4410653 for other updates, complaints, queries and matters pertaining to DCWD services. (Jamae G. Dela Cruz)

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HE Golden State Warriors rained 3s in the desert and pushed their NBA-record start to 17-0. Stephen Curry scored 41 points in three quarters and the Warriors made a franchise-record 22 3-pointers (in 38 attempts) during their highest-scoring game of the season, a 135-116 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Golden State fell one shy of the NBA record for 3s set by Orlando on March 9, 2009, and matched by Houston, against the Warriors, on Feb. 5, 2013. The offensive deluge came three days after Golden State set the league record at 16-0 by beating the Los Angeles Lakers. ‘’We have an edge,’’ Curry said. ‘’We love the feeling of win-

ning and our confidence is high right now. That’s the only thing that motivates us.’’ The 3-point record could well have fallen had Curry not sat out the fourth quarter. The reigning NBA MVP made a season-high nine of his 16 tries from long range in his 14th career 40-point game, five this season. Draymond Green had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his third career triple-double, two this season. The Warriors set another NBA mark by making 15 3-pointers (in 20 attempts) in the first half. Leandro Barbosa added 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting, including 5 for 5 on 3s. ‘’Yeah, they’re a tough team to guard,’’ Phoenix’s Markieff Morris said. ‘’They shoot 3s like

layups.’’ T.J. Warren scored a career-high 28 points for the Suns in their third straight loss and fourth in five games. Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe added 21 points apiece for Phoenix. Klay Thompson scored 15 for the Warriors. ‘’I know we shoot a lot of 3s,’’ Golden State interim coach Luke Walton said. ‘’They start blending together after a while. But that’s the type of game it turned into. We would like to still get the ball inside and move it side to side.’’ Golden State jumped out to a 20-point lead in the first quarter and the Suns never got it to single digits again. Phoenix coach Jeff Hornacek lamented a lack of defense.

ICE presidential contender Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senatorial candidate Joel Villanueva helped the City Mayors Office turned back Everball, 129 – 100, in their basketball friendly game on Friday at the Davao City Recreation Center Almendras Gym. Cayetano came through with 16 points as Villanueva, the former TESDA director general, made 13 to backstop ace gunner Christopher “Bong” Go as the City Execu-

tives overwhelmed Everball in a high scoring contest. Go, the sweet-shooting executive assistant of presidential aspirant Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, shot five triples to finish with the game-best 29 points. Earl Angsinco top scored for the Everball which had four other players finished with double digits. Suarez and Balisalisa poured in 16 and 13 points respectively while Chavez and Dela Cerna had 12 apiece. Lawyer Michael Peloton

also put up significant numbers for the CMO with 26 points. Businessman-sportsman Glenn Escandor had seven baskets. Box Scores: CMO – 129 Go 29, Peloton 26, Cayetano 16, De Guzman 15, Villanueva 13, Aberilla 9, Flores 8, Escandor 7, Cloribel 4, Sumagang 2, Poliquit 0, Reyes 0, Casan 0 Everball – 100 Angsinco 24, Suarez 16, Balisalisa 13, Chavez 12, Dela Cerna 12, Mending 8, Gacita 8, Caballero 5, Avinante 2

to pass. So it’s clear why Arum would prefer Pacquiao face Crawford instead of Amir. Crawford (27-0, 19 KO) has become one of the sport’s rising stars over the past few years, since moving to Top Rank in 2011 and getting exposure on HBO. He’s won world titles at 135 and 140 pounds, and has looked very strong in his last four fights, winning

three by stoppage. That said, there’s no doubt that even past his prime and coming off of shoulder surgery, Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KO) is on paper a class above the likes of Dierry Jean, Thomas Dulorme, Ray Beltran, Yuriorkis Gamboa, or Ricky Burns, and Crawford would have to take the torch, not just have it passed to him. There have been conflict-

ing reports about whether or not Pacquiao, who turns 37 in a few weeks, will retire after his April 9 bout. Arum still expects him to do so, to focus on his political career in the Philippines, while trainer Freddie Roach doesn’t sound convinced Pacquiao won’t fight on after April. Either way, the choice is a big one, and a big opportunity for whomever Manny picks.

Cayetano, Villanueva backstop Go as CMO demolish Everball

Rockets outlast winless Crawford waiting on Pacquiao to make decision 76ers 116-114

ITH Philadelphia desperately for its first win, James Harden took over for the Houston Rockets. Harden had 50 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Rockets beat the lowly 76ers 116-114 on Friday night. Harden was 14 for 28 from the field and 16 for 20 at the line in his third career game with 50 or more points. He is averaging 36.2 points in his last five games. ‘’Just in attack mode,’’ he said. ‘’Taking my shots, being aggressive.’’ Philadelphia moved one loss away from matching the New Jersey Nets’ NBA-worst mark of 18 losses to open a season. The Sixers have dropped 27 in a row dating to last season for the longest losing streak in major U.S. professional sports history, passing the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1976 to ‘77. The previous record was also matched by the 76ers in 2013-14. Robert Covington had 28 points and eight steals for Philadelphia, which made a franchise-record 16 3-pointers in 35 attempts. One day removed from a Boston nightclub altercation, rookie Jahlil Okafor had 11 points and six rebounds. Facing an 11-point deficit to start the fourth quarter, the

76ers opened the period on a 24-8 run to take a five-point lead. ‘’In past situations this year, we didn’t handle those situations well,’’ Rockets coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. ‘’There’s a growing belief in that locker room that they can do the things needed to win.’’ Down by two with less than 3 seconds remaining, Covington intentionally missed a free throw that was rebounded by Houston’s Dwight Howard. Harden led the Rockets to one of their best shooting performances of the season, helping Houston win for just the second time in its last nine games. The Rockets shot 52 percent from the field, including an 11-for-20 night from beyond the arc. Howard added 14 points and 13 rebounds. Philadelphia scored 100 points for the first time in nearly three weeks and just the fourth time all season. Isaiah Canaan had 23 points, and Jerami Grant scored 18. ‘’A time’s going to come where we finally put everything together and come up with a victory,’’ Covington said. Sixers coach Brett Brown praised the 6-foot-11 Okafor for selflessly asking him to keep the small lineup in the game as they rallied.

ERENCE Crawford is hoping that he gets an April 9 fight with Manny Pacquiao, and believes he’s overdue for a big fight, but the 28-year-old junior welterweight titleholder isn’t overly concerned about the fight, saying that he’ll move on if it doesn’t happen. Promoter Bob Arum sounds like he hopes Pacquiao will pick Crawford, and at least hopes he doesn’t pick Amir Khan: “I purposely kept myself out of it because at this point it doesn’t matter who Manny picks. Would I prefer it not to be Khan? Yes, but this is Manny’s last fight. I have a duty to him to present him all of the options. Do I hope he doesn’t pick Khan though? Of course, but I don’t think he will pick Khan.” Arum doesn’t promote Amir Khan, so he wouldn’t be in a position to really benefit if Pacquiao were to lose to Khan in April. He does, however, promote Crawford, and would be in control of the career of the guy who retired Manny Pacquiao if that were to come

Terence Crawford wants the Manny Pacquiao fight in April, but isn’t losing sleep over it.

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