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BFAR SEMINAR. A fish grower from Bago Aplaya in Davao City shows the tilapia fingerlings he received from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) after undergoing a seminar at the agency’s regional office along R. Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City. The series of seminars being conducted by BFAR aims to help small fish growers enhance their ability and capability to increase their production. Lean Daval Jr.

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LTO 11 chief admits Duterte is right in tagging agency as corrupt

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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HE Land Transportation Office (LTO) here admitted that the agency is one of the most corrupt agency in the country.

This after President-elect Rodrigo Duterte said that LTO is one of the top three most corrupt agencies in the country, the other two are the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

LTO 11 Regional Director Lawyer Gomer Dy said he “somehow agree” with Duterte’s pronouncement that their

agency is one of the most corrupt.

He said that he cannot blame Duterte for making such statement “specially now that we do not have plastic cards and plates”.

Dy said that, for years, LTO has tried to improve their service to avoid the impression about graft and corruptionin the agency, but somehow the tainted reputation had stuck.

“Unluckily, LTO is suffering a big problem, an image problem,” Dy said.

The regional director ad-

mitted that there are employees of LTO doing corrupt practices.

For the past years during his term, Dy said that he had dismissed a total of 10 job order employees because of graft cases.

He said that he had been doing some disciplinary measures to avoid corruot employees.

“If there are allegations against my employees, we conduct one day investigation and if proven guilty, he will be dismissed the following day,”

Dy said.

Dy told reporters that they have been trying to erradicate corruption through implementing window transaction.

He explained that the involvement of money in any given transaction inside there office can be avoided when there is no client to agent transaction.

“One cause of corruption is bargaining, client will go to chief (LTO Employee) and bargain things,” Dy said.

“We plan to erradicate

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IMAGE PROBLEM. Land Transportation Office (LTO) 11 director Gomer Dy (right) gives his take on President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte’s declaration that the agency is among the most corrupt in the government. Dy was joined by City Transport and traffic management office (CTTMO) chief Rhodel Poliquit (left) during yesterday’s AFP-PNP Press Corps media forum at The Royal Mandaya Hotel. Lean Daval Jr.

Paying OJTs possible, decares DOLE official T HE proposal of incoming Education Secretary Leonor Briones to pay on-the-job (OJOT) students for their service would be possible but guidelines should be put in place to prevent possible abuses on the part of the academe and companies, a labor official in Davao Region said Tuesday.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 11 director Joffrey M. Suyao told MindaNews that they welcome any proposal that will further improve the internship program of the students while noting that there are government agencies like the labor office and other private companies who pay the OJTs for their service.

“All of these things are welcome. You have to review because this is for the improvement of the program and for the betterment of the students.

Should paying OJTs become a policy, then that would be good because it will help our students also in the process. They will be earning while they are still studying,” he said.

But Suyao added such scheme is vulnerable to abuses that certain measures must be put in place to protect both the students and the companies.

He explained that the companies may no longer see it necessary to hire regular employees because they can just tap the OJTs from the academe to work for them.

“What is happening is that there are industries [who] take opportunities of these schemes. For example, some companies don’t hire regular employees anymore because they just hire OJTs or tie up with schools who send a lot of OJTs to various companies.”

HE Philippine National Police (PNP) has designated a multi-awarded police officer as the new director of the Soccsksargen or Police Regional Office (PRO)-12.

Chief Supt. Cedrick Train formally assumed on Tuesday as PRO-12 chief in a ceremony held at the regional police headquarters in Barangay Tambler here.

He replaced Chief Supt.

Noel Armilla, who headed the regional police in acting ca-

pacity since January.

Train, who served as the city’s police director several years ago, was previously assigned as deputy regional director for administration of the Eastern Visayas or PRO-8.

“I’m very happy and I did not expect to be reassigned to a place that I had considered as my home. So this is nostalgic for me,” he said.

Train was given arrival honors by PRO-12 person-

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Alvarez bares 3 priorities of incoming 17th Congress

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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HE restoration of death penalty, amendments to the Juvenile Justice Law and the proposed shft to federalism are the three priorities of the 17th Congress, Davao del Norte 1st district representative-elect Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez said.

Alvarez, the leading candidate for Speaker of the House, said when the 17th Congress convenes they will try to amend the Juvenile Justice Law by lowering the min-

imum age of a child offender.

“There are three priorities of the President, of course. Federalism, restoration of death penalty and amendments to the Pangilinan law (Juvenile Justice Law),” Alvarez said.

He said they will amend the age of the child offender reducing it from the current 15 years old which the Pangilinan law provides.

Under the 2012 amended law, a child fifteen years

of age or under at the time of the commission of the offense shall be exempt from criminal liability.

However, the child shall be subjected to an intervention program pursuant to Section 20 of this Act, as stated by the official gazette of the Republic of the Philippines.

Outgoing Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte said he is agreeable to the proposed amendment.

Belmonte said that before Senator Francis Pangilinan amended it, the law states that 9 years old offenders are exempted from criminal liability limitations.

“Everybody was in favor of 12 (years old) but the Pangilinan make it 15 and nobody seems to notice. I think that it goes back to 12,” Belmonte said.

Alvarez, however, said he has yet to talk to Duterte regarding age limit.

Panacan, Davao City on Monday, June 6.

“The drug testing which is regularly conducted unannounced since 2011, took place immediately after the regular Monday flag raising ceremony at Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao Gym by the members of the Task Force,” Major Ezra Balagtey, chief information officer of Eastmincom said.

Balagtey added that the activity was in line with the effort of the command in maintaining highly professional and disciplined forces and personnel and in consonance with the objective of the AFP’s Transformation Roadmap.

None of the 463 personnel who were subjected to the test were found to be positive for

drug use, he pointed out.

The PNP in Davao region has also commenced its drug testing activities among its personnel late last week.

The first for this month was conducted in the province of Davao Oriental particularly in Mati City that was led by Davao Oriental PNP director Senior Supt. Harry Espela and Mati City PNP director Chief Inspector Noel Azumen.

Two of PNP members in Mati City were found positive for methamphetamines based on the laboratory examination results of urine samples taken from them.

The two Mati City PNP members were identified as SPO4 Nollo M. Barsaman and PO2 Jesus Mante Jr., an intelligence operative.

Assorted drug paraphernalia were also found inside the room of SPO4 Barsamanin inside the station and were already turned over to the PNP Crime Laboratory in Tagum City, Davao del Norte for further examination.

The two police officers were immediately placed under arrest for violation of Republic Act 9165 and were presented before the City Prosecutor’s Office in Mati City for inquest proceedings.

Termination proceedings will be also be initiated against the two police officers for having tested positive for illegal substance.

In a statement on Monday, the police regional office in Davao region (PRO-11) said

Army, PNP intensify crackdown vs men in drugs

By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

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HE leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have intensified their efforts to clean their ranks from illegal drugs.

The move is in consonance to the current campaign of the incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to eliminate drug menace in the country that has been victimizing people across all sectors of the society.

In a statement to the media on Tuesday, the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) of the AFP said it has already conducted an unannounced drug test to its officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees of units in Naval Station Felix Apolinario,

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Belmonte wants Duterte’s mandate to become reality

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UTGOING House Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr., who earlier confirmed his support for incoming Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez’s bid for the speakership, said he would like to see the mandate of incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte “become a reality.”

“We don’t like stalemates and so forth. We have to keep on moving. Among all of us, we are all running on the theory on the promise of good governance. But only the president (is the) one single guy who embodies an idea, leadership and so forth. Whether we like it or not, kung gusto mo mag-succeed ang mandate na naibigay ng bayan, sa tingin ko we should help him see that his mandate becomes a reality,” he told reporters at The Marco Polo here Tuesday.

Belmonte and other party-mates from Liberal Party were in Davao City on Tuesday to discuss with Alvarez about joining the coalition.

“In the LP, we have discussed this openly. There are some persons with reservations in some provisions, particularly the one. I am hopeful

we can thresh it out,” he said.

Getting an overwhelming support for Alavarez’s speakership, Belmonte said: “He’s got in the bag.”

Alvarez told reporters that he is confident that he would get over 200 votes to win him the speakership, These votes, he said, will be coming from members of the Nacionalista Party, Nationalist People’s Coalition, National Unity Party, Lakas-CMD, and Liberal Party who would comprise the “super coalition.”

Among the things that Belmonte discussed with Alvarez was federalism.

Alvarez said the 17th Congress would work on three priorities of the new administration – restoring death penalty, amending Juvenile Justice Law, and calling for a constitutional assembly to pave way for federalism.

These are the three priorities of Duterte that clearly need legislative aid while they are waiting for incoming Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and Duterte’s economic team what bills they would like to push in the Lower House, Bel-

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Water service interruptions

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HE Davao City Water District (DCWD) advises of a water service interruption from 8:00 p.m. of June 11 until 2 a.m. of June 12 affecting Phases 1, 2 and 3 of Woodridge Park Subdivision, Ma-a and immediate environs.

This water service interruption will give way to the installation of gate valves and bypass pipe for the proposed pressure regulating valve (PRV) at Woodridge Park Subdivision in Ma-a. The PRV installation will help reduce non-revenue water.

DCWD general manager Edwin V. Regalado asks for the understanding and cooperation of would-be affected customers. He also advises them to store enough water prior

to the scheduled water interruption. Water supply may be restored earlier if work goes smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise.

The general public may visit DCWD website (www. davao-water.gov.ph) and official Facebook page (www. facebook.com/davaowater) or call the Central Information Unit / 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 09277988966, 0925-5113293 and 0908-4410653 for other updates, complaints, queries and matters pertaining to DCWD services. (Katrina Belen M. Roble)

COMELEC REQUIREMENT. A Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs) receiving sheet is placed on a desk at Commission on Elections (Comelec) regional office for candidates who will file their SOCE for the local

and national elections last May 9. Candidates only have until yesterday to report the amount of contributions they have received for their campaign and how much they have spent. Lean Daval Jr.

ComVal towns declared as conflict-manageable

By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

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WO towns in the province of Compostela Valley, that include the municipalities of Pantukan and Mawab were recently declared by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as conflict manageable development ready areas (CMRDAs).

The provincial government, in a statement on Tuesday, June 7 said that the declaration was based on results of assessments and recommendations made by various stakeholders that showed improvements in peace and security in said towns.

Pantukan was declared last June 6, Monday in a ceremony held at the town’s municipal hall spearheaded by the army’s 46th and 69th Infantry Battalion.

Concentrations of the peace and development efforts in Pantukan are now focused in three villages, namely Las Arenas, Tagugpo and Araibo, the statement added.

Mawab was earlier declared as CMDRA last June 3 at the towns municipal hall that was led by the 71st Infantry Battalion and the local officials.

Alongside with this declarations were the signing Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the local governments concerned, line agencies, the AFP and the police, private groups and other stakeholders to work together for the development of villages and its people that have been affected by conflicts due to the presence of lawless

armed groups (LAGs).

“The CMDRA declaration and MOA signing is a consensus that the insurgency problem that will project a negative impact on the economy of these towns are already manageable and that they have reached a climate conducive to economic growth and development,” the statement pointed out.

The declarations of CMDRA also strengthen the conviction that the time for development necessitates the LGU’s lead role to orchestrate all stakeholders’ efforts and resources for one common goal of peace and development and more resilient communities.

In the same statement, 10th Infantry (Agila) Division

Strong advocacies down infant deaths ratio in Davao region

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ENROLMENT. Students wait for their turn to submit their enrolment forms during the third day of enrolment at Sta. Ana National High School Annex along Juan Luna Street in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

commander Major General Rafael C. Valencia said that the the declaration will encourage investors to come in and contribute to the development and economic growth of the municipalities in Compostela Valley province.

“In order to sustain our efforts, development must come in. There cannot be sustainable peace if there is no development,” Valencia emphasized.

Other municipalities who were already declared CMDRA in Compostela Valley include Monkayo, Nabunturan and Montevista.

Efforts of declaring CMDRA in the province is also being pushed through by the 1001st Infrantry (Pagasa) Brigade of the army.

HE ratio of the deaths of infants and children under 5 years of age has gone down in Davao region due to the strong advocacies and services that the health sector in the government and local government units (LGUs) have implemented in the last two years, Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario, chair of Regional Development Council in the region (RDC-11) reported in his state of the region address (SORA) on Tuesday.

Del Rosario said that infant and under 5 mortality ratio have gone down to 4.0 percent and 4.2 deaths per 1,000 live births, respectively from 8.7 and 12.7 deaths in 2013.

Not only in strong advocacies, Del Rosario also lauded the major developments that Davao region has gained in

health services to its constituents for the last six years.

The governor emphasized: “We said that we shall nurture the health of the constituents in Davao region. Now we can proudly say that in human development we have made major strides in improving the social conditions of our people as well as improving access to basic services.”

Among the significant milestone that he mentioned was the conversion of the Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum City into Davao Regional Medical Center and its institutionalization as the cancer center for Mindanao, working in tandem with the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SMPC) in Davao City.

“Both these medical centers have provided Davawenos

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Publication on Bangsamoro peace process to be launched T A

PUBLICATION containing a collection of selected speeches and statements made in the course of the peace process between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will be launched on Thursday in celebration of the achievements of the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III in advancing peace in Mindanao.

Entitled “Junctures: Selected Speeches and Statements,” the book features the speeches made by the President in key junctures of the process, and those delivered

by GPH chief negotiator Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer and MILF panel chair Moha-

gher Iqbal in several forums and discussions on the Bangsamoro peace negotiations held under the Aquino administration.

Produced by the Government Peace Panel Secretariat, the book is published by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process.

Also included are speeches delivered by Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles, MILF Chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, GPH peace panel member Senen Bacani, MILF panel member Professor Abhoud Syed Lingga, and National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Secretary Yasmin Busran-Lao in landmark events.

Major statements issued during the same period make up the second part of the book.

“The book is a tangible record of the thinking and sentiments of the main actors in the negotiations for and implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) through the good times and the bad.

“Junctures will provide readers with an insider’s look of our journey the past few years from the signing of the Framework Agreement that preceded the CAB in October 2013 up to May 2016, with the signing of the Declaration of Continuity of the partnership between the government and the MILF,” said Ferrer of

DavSur town to inaugurate P45-M modern municipal hall

the publication.

Ferrer underscored the important role played by the President and the Executive Secretary in steering the direction of the peace negotiations.

“Kaya naging matagumpay ang peace process natin sa ilalim ni President Aquino ay dahil naging bukas ang linya sa pagitan niya’t ng kanyang opisina at ng MILF, at maraming napag-usapang tuwiran at diretso na may tiwala sa isa’t isa (The peace process succeeded under President Aquino because of the openness between him and his office and the MILF, which allowed matters to be discussed directly, with trust in each other),” she said. (PNA)

HE state-of-the-art and modern municipal hall here will be finally inaugurated on June 28, more than a year after it started its construction.

The blessing and inauguration of the PHP45-million new government structure will coincide with the oath taking of the newly-elected municipal officials.

“This is very historic and symbolic. Historic because after the old municipal hall was built almost 50 years ago it will already be replaced by this very modern government facility and symbolic because the municipal officials will be occupying a new building along with a new mandate in serving the public,” said Mayor Arthur Davin.

Davin won by landslide votes against former Mayor Jess Lumanog, along with his partymates, Vice Mayor

Donnabel Joy Mejia and the rest of the eight municipal councilors.

The construction of the new municipal hall was funded through a loan of PHP35 million from the Land Bank of the Philippines with a PHP10 million counterpart from the provincial government.

Even before transferring to the new building, Davin already reminded employees to leave behind old files or documents in a designated basement so that they would not be an eyesore to their new office.

“To preserve the cleanliness and decency of your office, you are not allowed to bring your old files or documents,” he told employees, adding that any department which is planning to make any improvement on its office should first ask permission from his office. (PNA)

Duterte expected in Cebu for private thanksgiving party

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RAMADHAN GREETINGS. A huge tarpaulin extending greetings for the Ramadhan is installed near the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building along San Pedro Street, Davao City. Muslims all over the world started the month-long fast on Monday (6 June 2016). MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

RESIDENT-ELECT Rodrigo Duterte is expected to arrive in Cebu City Wednesday for a private thanksgiving party with his supporters.

The party at the exclusive Cebu Country Club was organized by the “Bisaya Napud Movement.”

Jonjie Gonzales, co-founder of the movement, said the event will be strictly private and no media coverage is allowed.

Duterte earlier said he will no longer grant media interviews nor hold press conferences until his term ends.

Another co-founder of the movement, businessman Michael Lloyd Dino, has been

named Presidential Assistant for the Visayas under the Duterte administration.

The Cebu Alliance for Change, which also campaigned for Duterte, is organizing a separate thanksgiving party on June 25.

Doris Mongaya, Visayas media coordinator of the Duterte Campaign Team and member of the One Love, One Nation Cebu organizing team, said they are still discussing details on the party, including the venue.

She said it will be open to all supporters who have helped in the campaign, among them, the Cebu for Duterte, Let’s Do it! and other groups. (PNA)

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HILE other government agencies are yet to fully implement anti-smoking policies in government offices, the Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOH-ARMM) has been awarding ARMM offices that bans smoking in its premises, health officials here said.

Three regional line agencies were given Red Orchid Awardconferred three regional line agencies with the “Red Orchid Award,” according to Joery Delumpia Amad, assistant nurse coordinator of the Health department’s tobacco prevention and control program, said.

The Red Orchid Award is an annual search for 100 percent “Tobacco-Free Environment” in government offices, hospitals and local govern-

ment units (LGUs).

To qualify, the agency, hospital, or LGUs must first submit filled self assessment forms to the regional DOH-Center for Health Development for screening and validation.

Amad said the awardees were Department of Education (DepEd-ARMM), Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ARMM) – a two time awardee, and the Regional Planning and Development Office (RPDO-ARMM) – an awardee for three consecutive years and thus considered a “hall of famer.”

After submission of assessment forms, DOH will check and validate by providing technical assistance including orientation and environment checking. When nominated, the DOH national office will conduct validation

and award the identified office based on the standards provided by the agency.

The DOH Red Orchid Award winners are judged based on the strength of comprehensive efforts to implement a 100 percent Tobacco-Free Environment using the World Health Organization MPOWER initiative.

MPOWER is an acronym that denotes the six proven tobacco control policies, namely: Monitor tobacco control policies; Protect people from tobacco smoke; Offer help to quit tobacco use; Warn against the dangers of tobacco; Enforce bans on tobacco advertising; and, Raise taxes on tobacco.

Amad said awardees will receive trophies and certificates of recognition. For LGUs which attained hall-of-famer status, or those awarded for

three consecutive years, an additional PHP500,000 would be granted to be utilized for their anti-smoking programs and campaigns.

Amad also said that the local governments of Taraka and Wao, in Lanao del Sur and Tamparan District Hospital were also recipients of the award.

Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes many diseases, and reduces the health of smokers in general, Amad said.

She said smoking leads to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and is the primary cause of lung cancer. Amad said the agency is targeting a 100 percent tobacco-free ARMM. She encouraged government offices to apply for the Red Orchid Award. (PNA)

Malaysian crewmen by ASG bandits

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HE Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) confirmed that the four Malaysian tugboat crewmen, kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits last April, were released by their captors early Wednesday morning.

“Malaysian kidnap victims Wong Teck Chii, Johnny Lau Jung Hien, Wong Teck Kang, and Wong Hung Sing were reportedly released by the ASG early this morning in Sulu,” WESMINCOM spokesperson Major Filemon Tan said in a statement to the PNA. He added the four Malaysian seafarers were freed in

the shoreline of Barangay Lagasan Higat in Parang, Sulu at 12:30 a.m. and quickly boarded a speedboat en route to Sandakan, Sabah where they arrived safe and sound at 6:00 a.m.

“We have yet to confirm whether ransom money was paid in exchange for the safe release of the victims,” Tan said.

The four were aboard T/B Massive 6 when it was boarded by bandits headed by ASG sub-leader Madjan Sahidjuan alias Apuh Mike last April 1.

The vessel was passing off Sempornah, Sabah when attacked. (PNA)

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Independence Day job fairs set

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TOTAL of 17,284 local and overseas jobs will be up for grabs when this year’s Kalayaan Job Fair is held on Independence Day at the NCCC Mall in Davao City and New City Hall in Tagum City.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in

Davao Region said that of the total jobs available, 4,493 are local and 12,891 are overseas.

For Davao City, a total of 86 companies will be participating in the job fair themed “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan, Pagsulong.”

Sixty of these are for local and 23 for overseas.

Sales of car manufacturers jump by 31 percent in May

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EAR-ON-YEAR sales of car manufacturers in the local market increased by 31 percent in May, Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) stated Wednesday.

Car sales in May went up to 30,317 units compared to 27,697 units sold in the same month in 2015.

“With another impressive sales figure, we can see that there has been continuous demand for mobility. We expect new models to reach the market with positive response as we also look at July figures to have a stable to higher sales performance,” said CAMPI President Atty. Rommel Guti-

errez.

Commercial vehicle sales in May 2016 jumped by 43 percent to 19,424 units from13,583 units a year ago.

Sales of light commercial vehicles had an increment of 45 percent to 12,867 units last month from 8,903 units in May last year.

Passenger cars accounted for third largest number of unit sales at 10,893 units in May this year, growing by 14 percent from 2015 figure of 9,556 units.

Asian utility vehicle sales grew by 34 percent to 5,426 units in May 2016 from 4,060 units in May 2015.

In truck segments, light truck unit sales surged by 102

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The top 10 job vacancies for local employment include call center agents, sales associates, service crews, sales consultants, delivery drivers, technical support representatives, market researchers/ agents, promo merchandisers, accounting clerks and office/ admin staff.

For overseas, the top 10 vacancies are hotel attendants, household service workers, nurses, general cleaners, waiters/waitresses, hotel housekeepers, service crews, laborers, helpers and heavy equipment drivers.

The pre-registration and mini job fair began last Tues-

day and will end on Saturday (June 11) at NCCC Mall Kadayawan Hall. Five to 10 different employers will be present daily to entertain interested applicants.

Those who want to join the job fair and pre-registration are required to bring copies of their bio-data, resume,

and supporting documents such as school credentials, employment records and training certificates.

In her message, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapiliz-Baldoz underscored that this year’s Independence Day theme

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DIFFERENT COLORS. Hijab, a veil that covers the head and chest worn by some Muslim women, in different colors are on display in a store along R. Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Duterte urged: Next DOH, DTI chiefs must have no links to tobacco industry

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IFFERENT health groups on Wednesday urged President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to appoint “fearless and uncompromising leaders who can be tough against the tobacco industry” to the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

HealthJustice Philippines, Medical Action Group and WomanHealth Philippines are the groups who made the appeal to the incoming president.

These groups, composed of lawyers, medical doctors and health advocates are confident that Duterte, a known advocate of tobacco control, will listen to their plea.

According to the groups, it is important to appoint appropriate leaders to these agencies which play vital roles in the implementation of tobacco control laws “The Davao City government was a trailblazer in tobacco control. The anti-smoking ordinance was already in existence even before the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 came into effect. The implementation of the anti-smoking policy was sterling. All these show that President-elect Duterte is very strong on tobacco control. He consistently refused to

associate his government with and extend undue favours to tobacco companies. Practicing that kind of detachment from the tobacco industry is in accord with the requirement of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC),” said Dr. Daniel Tan, President of HealthJustice Philippines.

The WHO FCTC was ratified by the Philippines in June 2005.

This mandates that “In setting and implementing their public health policies with respect to tobacco control, Parties shall act to protect these policies from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry in accordance with national law.”

He added that tobacco industry’s habitual use of massive resources to influence governments to yield to its interests is something that leaders of both agencies should closely monitor.

He further said that tobacco industry has used its economic power, lobbying and marketing machinery, and manipulation of the media to discredit scientific research and influence governments in order to propagate the sale and distribution of its deadly product.

“Duterte should now appoint to the Health and Trade posts only those leaders who have never been and will never be associated with the tobacco industry,” Dr. Tan emphasized.

Edeliza Hernandez, Executive Director of the Medical Action Group, attested that “Philippines, as a Party to the WHO FCTC, is obligated to keep the government free from the influence of the tobacco industry.

“That is necessary in order to protect tobacco control laws and measures from being diluted and violated by the tobacco industry,” Hernandez said.

Princess Nemenzo, National Coordinator of WomanHealth Philippines, said that “240 Filipinos die every day due to smoking-related diseases.

“We need leaders who will do something about it and prioritize it over the commercial interests of the tobacco industry. Duterte should therefore choose leaders who have always sided the Filipino people in this on-going battle between the tobacco industry’s commercial interests and our right to a safe, healthy and smoke-free environment,” said Nemenzo. (PNA)

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DCWD to increase service fees

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OVERNMENT owned and controlled-Davao City Water District (DCWD) will implement a fee adjustment effective next month to cover the increase in its operational cost.

DCWD official spokesperson Atty. Bernardo D. Delima Jr. said the alteration on fees for new service connection, reconnection, transfer meter, service charge and meter maintenance charge is a result in the cost of installation and excavation of service lines.

Delima the excavation alone will cost DWCD P4,000 way higher than it used to years ago.

“This is already the second time we will have a fee adjustment since 2009,” Delima said in yesterday’s edition of Wednesdays at Habi at Kape at Abreeza Mall.

Delima, however, maintained that DCWD is relatively one of the waters districts in the whole country with the

lowest rates. The water firm has more than 220,000 clients in Davao City.

Under the adjustment, customers seeking for new service connections would need to pay a new fee of P3,900 for the installation of a 13mmØ (1/2’’)-sized meter instead of P3,000.

Based on DCWD Board of Resolution No. 16-123, there will be also an increase in reconnection fee depending on the size of the meters.

The new service charge, formerly called service call fee, the new charge will be P50 starting next month.

For transferring of meters, DCWD will be charging P1,600 for primary connection, T-connection, and relocation of meter, while reposition of meters is P600.

Meanwhile, Delima said the construction of its P500-million four building is expected to be completed in November this year.

Banks bid more than six times on BSP’s TDF

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ANKS swamped the initial auction of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposit facility (TDF) Wednesday after bids surpassed the offering by more than six times.

Data released by the central bank showed that the PHP30 billion total offering of seven- and 28-day instruments 10 billion received bids amounting to PHP199,709 billion.

In particular, the seven-day TDF, offered for PHP10 billion, received PHP82.438 billion. It was awarded in full and got an accepted yield of 2.5 percent and bid coverage ratio of 8.24.

For the 28-day TDF, which was offered for PHP20,000, banks submitted a total of PHP117.271 billion. Accepted yield stood at 2.5 percent and bid coverage ratio is at 5.864.

The TDF is part of the newly-implemented Interest Rate Corridor (IRC) of the central bank, targeted to help the BSP

better manage inflation and promote long-term sustainable growth as well as enhance the link between the central bank’s policy stance and the real economy.

Aside from the weekly auction of the TDF, the IRC also have an overnight lending and deposit facilities.

In terms of rates, the central bank’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) cut the BSP’s overnight lending or repurchase (RP) rate to 3.5 percent from six percent. This now serves as the ceiling of the corridor.

The overnight borrowing or reverse repurchase (RRP) rate was cut to three percent from four percent and now serves as the key policy rate.

Rate of the special deposit account (SDA) facility, which has been converted as the standing deposit facility, was maintained at 2.5 percent and serves as the floor of the corridor. (PNA)

WB keeps forecast for Phl despite cutting global growth projection

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HE World Bank has maintained growth forecast for the Philippines despite downgrading global growth projection in its latest report.

In its Global Economic Prospects published in Washington Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning, local time), World Bank has kept growth projection for the Philippines at 6.4 percent this year and at 6.2 percent for 2017 and 2018.

This is despite the World Bank has cut global growth forecast by end-2016 to 2.4 percent from the 2.9-percent

growth projected at the start of the year.

Growth projections for 2017 and 2018 were also downgraded to 2.8 percent and 3 percent, respectively, from its initial forecast in January at 3.1 percent for the next two years.

According to World Bank, slower global growth is projected due to the struggle of commodity-exporting market and developing economies to adapt to lower prices of oil and other key commodities.

“This sluggish growth underscores why it’s criti-

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HIGHER FEES. Davao City Water District spokesperson Atty. Bernardo D. Delima Jr. announces the implementation of their adjusted rates next month during the Wednesdays at Habi at Kape at Abreeza Mall yesterday.

Also in photo is Pauline Anne Ferrero of the Mindanao Development Authority. Photo courtesy of Mindanao Development Authority Facebook page

City needs new water source D

AVAO City will soon be running short of supply of potable water if the Davao City Water District (DCWD) won’t be able to find a new source in the next three years as the demand continue to increase due to rapid growth in population.

“There’s a necessity to look for another source of water,”DCWD official spokesperson lawyer Bernardo Delima Jr. said during this week’s edition of Wednesdays at the Habi at Kape, Abreeza Mall.

Delima feared that the current 57 operational production wells in different areas in the city won’t be able to satisfy the demand of the city by 2019. Davao is one of the fastest growing cities in the

country.

Water demand in the city is expected to reach 117 million cubic meters three years from now, higher than the 112 million cubic meters annual requirement of the city.

Delima said the number of new customers increased an average of 2,000 every month.

By the end of 2015, service connections of DCWD were only 198,000, but the number went up to 220,000 this month.

Following the forecasted water supply shortage, the DCWD is eyeing to construct new production wells in Dumoy, Panacan and Cabantian.

Delima said three production wells with a combined capacity to pump out a total of

15,000 cubic meters of water are being constructed at Dumoy. These will be operational by the third quarter of the year.

The DCWD is also targeting to put up another three production wells in Panacan which has a current demand of 25,000 to 30,000 cubic meters of water every day.

Delima said another exploration is set to start late this year or first quarter next year to find another underground source of potable water for the Panancan and Cabantian area.

“We’re having a hard time in finding the right source of potable water for these two areas because of the poor quality,” he said.

Since 2000, a total of 10

explorations to find feasible water source in Panacan and Cabantian had failed, he explained.

Each exploration would cost P6 million, while installation of production wells, reservoirs and pipeline is tantamount to a total of P40 million each.

While the 109 million cubic meters of water is expected to come by 2019 with the operation of the bulk water project of Apo Agua Infrastrutura, Inc (AAII), Delima said this won’t be enough by then because of the increasing water needs in the city.

Also, he said only 10 of the 57 production wells will be operational for rehabilitation.

CHENEEN R. CAPON

The proportion of loans placed under restructuring programs seems low in terms of proportion but in reality is big since it amounts to billions.

Thus, the 16-member strong CCAP, the BSP and the Sy-led Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. (BDO) has formulated a program called inter-bank debt relief program (IDRP) to help borrowers pay their debt and help them become responsible credit card users again.

Under the program, the borrowers will be given up to 10 years to pay their debt, depending on the amount and their capacity to pay. Interest rates to be given to them ranges from 1.5 percent or even

lower.

CCAP members have the authority to disapprove applications of customers who want to avail of the program.

Credit cards of the customers who want to avail of the program will be blocked or cancelled upon enrollment as well as all the rebates and rewards earned.

Those who can avail of the program are credit cards holders who have at least six month-old account with outstanding balance of at least Php 10,000 per card or total of Php 100,000 for all credit cards.

Qualified customers can pay either through post-dated checks at lower interest rates or pay in cash on the due date.

BSP Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said this program is in line with central bank’s financial literacy program.

“Clearly, many things come together to make sure that consumer credit issues do not ripen into a default and worse into a default of systemic proportions. This program make a complete step in assisting our financial consumers,” he added.

Central bank data show that there are about 8.27 million active credit cards in the country to date while CCAP data show that there are more than 35,000 credit card accounts that have been placed under restructuring plan as of end-2015. (PNA)

Bare program for credit card holders P

EOPLE who are now in deep trouble because of debt, through credit cards, can now heave a sigh of relief as banks have partnered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to address the situation.

Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) president Jesus Angelo Gomez, in a round table discussion Tuesday, disclosed that about 1.39 percent of total industry receivables of P167.41 billion have been placed in individual restructuring programs in 2015.

Specifically, the debt amounts to P2.32 billion, which Gomez said have interest rates of between zero to three percent.

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Brigada Eskwela 2016: The Davao Light personnel raise their painting and repair materials to signal the start of the Brigada Eskwela in Maa Central Elementary School, Maa Davao City last June 4, 2016. A total of 289 employee-volunteers participated in the event.

DLPC employees paint colorful school year for next generation A

BREAK from the office and field job is exactly what the Davao Light and Power Co. employees get during the weekend. Such break is usually spent with their respective families and loved ones. But for a momentous time last Saturday, June 4, 2016, it was spent doing service work for the schools of Kapalong (Pag-asa Elementary School) and Maa (Maa Central Elementary School) during this year’s Brigada Eskwela.

Around 289 employee-volunteers were seen crouching with a paintbrush on hand and beautifying chairs in 12 classrooms of

Maa Central Elementary School in Maa, Davao City and in five classrooms of Pag-asa Elementary School in Kapalong, Davao del Norte.

The students of these schools will be able to use these newly refurbished classrooms and painted chairs of green, pink, blue, and yellow as soon as the school year begins.

“It always feels good to see our employees take part in extending help to the communities where we operate and being happy about it. This is not just a mere company activity that they have to comply, but an act of kindness and support that they are willingly and wholeheartedly give for

the service of the community.” said Fermin Edillon, Davao Light Community Relations Manager.

Davao Light’s annual Brigada Eskwela, which started in 2008, is in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation Inc.. This is a simultaneous activity conducted by all Aboitiz Business Units (BU) in the country.

“I hope that through this little way of ours, we will be able to give the pupils a reason to go to school everyday and to do well in their studies. It is also heart warming to imagine how children will become delighted when they see their newly repainted and re-

paired classrooms.” said Arturo Milan, Davao Light EVP and COO, in his opening message.

In spite of the very warm weather, the employees together with school faculty, staff and some parents plastered big smiles on their faces after seeing what everyone has accomplished that day.

Truly, the spirit of Bayanihan was evident with one goal in mind, that is, to bring color to this school year for the future generation through Brigada Eskwela.

Also, employees from the AboitizPower, Aboitiz Equity Ventures and Apo Agua joined this year’s Brigada Eskwela organized by Davao Light.

Brigada at Maa: Around 850 elementary students from Ma-a Central Elementary School and Pag-asa Elementary School in Kapalong, Davao Del Norte will benefit from the newly refurbished classrooms conducted by the Davao Light and Power Co. employees during this year’s Brigada Eskwela Program of the Department of Education.

Brigada at Kapalong: Davao Light employees team up to refurbish 5 classrooms at Pag-asa Elementary School in Kapalong, Davao Del Norte. 250 elementary students will benefit the newly repaired and painted classrooms.

Youths empowered to ACT in DCWD’s 16th Eco-camp A

ROUND 200 youths and teacher-moderators gathered in Davao City Water District’s 16th Eco-camp organized by the Community Relations (ComRel) Division of the Community Relations and External Affairs Department (CREAD) last May 25 to 27, 2016 at Malagos Park in Baguio District, Davao City.

Themed “#YouthACT”, the activity aimed to empower the youth participants from 14 high schools in Davao City to play major roles in environmental conservation. ACT in the theme stands for Acceptance, Change and Transformation which calls for the younger generation to accept their intergenerational responsibility as future managers of the environment that will help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Opening the camp was DCWD’s CREAD manager and official spokesperson Bernardo D. Delima Jr. who explained the rationale of the theme for this year’s eco-camp. Special guests were third District City Councilor Bernard E. Al-ag representing president elect and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region XI representative Camilo Victoria who gave messages of inspiration and encouragement to the youth in taking the lead towards environmental protection and

YOUTH EMPOWERED IN 16TH ECO-CAMP. (Left pic) Water utilities management officer Ricardo P. Corcino discusses the importance of water, sanitation and hygiene. (Right pic) Campers view the photography, poster and junk art works in the exhibit area. conservation.

The eco-campers underwent an extensive environmental education program by participating in a two-part environment lecture with DCWD’s Environment and Watershed Protection Division watershed management chief Lorna M. Maxino who discussed the present state of Davao City’s watersheds and Ateneo de Davao University Tropical Institute for Climate Studies director Lourdes R. Simpol who presented situationers relating to climate change. DCWD’s Water Quality Division water utilities management officer Ricardo P. Corcino also discussed the importance of water, sanitation and hygiene in the “How’s

your WASH?” forum.

Another highlight of the camp was the back-to-back #YouthACT series dubbed “Panaghimamat” led by Kirby C. Dimas of Missionary of God’s People Christian Fellowship for the youth to accept the challenge of their intergenerational responsibility to save the world and “Awakening” facilitated by Associate Feast Builder Alwyne Jan Perez of Light of Jesus Family to awaken the hero inside each youth and become transformed after accepting the challenge. The youth responded by expressing their own perspective on acting and campaigning on environmental protection and conservation through painting.

Alongside learning, the eco-camp was packed with fun, tours and contests. To deepen the youths’ understanding of watersheds, the campers toured the DCWD Malagos watershed area and facilities in “Suroy sa Kinaiyahan” and joined the “Sa Mata ng mga bata” photography, “Pinta Kalikasan” poster-making, “Hugot Kalikasan” essay writing and junk art contests with the theme “Climate Change: My Responsibility”.

Winners in the contests were as follows: photography contest champion was Pee Jay Arabis of Jose T. Quiboloy Sr. National High School with his photo entitled “Vein of Life”, first runner up was Lindsey Mavit Cabahug of Los Amigos

NHS and second runner up was Chana Ariela P. Magno of Tacunan HS with photos entitled “This is what we need” and “Matter of Life” respectively; poster-making contest champion was Ken Carlo I. Corbito of Mulig NHS, first runner up was Nicole A. Majarreis of Dacudao NHS and second runner up was Ohbith R. Balcos of Mintal Comprehensive NHS; essay-writing champion was Jerve Robin P. Villanueva of Baguio NHS of Arts and Trades, first runner up was Adrianne John A. Nuñeza of Mintal Comprehensive NHS and second runner up Rhea Joy S. Alcano of Ma. Cristina P. Belcar Agricultural HS; and junk art champion was Dacudao NHS with Tagakpan NHS and Mulig NHS

as first runner up and second runner up, respectively.

The 16th Eco-camp was capped with the general synthesis delivered by ComRel Division manager Jennife D. Borong challenging the participating schools to use what they have learned in the camp and act towards environmental protection and the induction of the Watershed Management Youth Council new set of officers by Atty. Delima The campaign continues with a series of environmental advocacy activities such as forums and distribution of information, education and communication materials to reinforce learning of the participating schools. (Katrina Belen M. Roble)

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Corrupt agencies and cops in illegal drugs

HE days of corrupt government agencies, slow-moving transactions, fixers and cops involved in illegal drugs are numbered.

That is high in the marching order list of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte.

Already, there are 12 cops found to be positive for use of illegal drugs in two provinces in the Davao and Socksargen regions. The numbers should multiply when random tests are conducted in the Visayas and Luzon areas.

For government agencies like the Land Transportation Office (LTO) where license plates, stickers and licences take months or even more than a year before their release to owners will have to shape up.

It’s not like we are saying they were excused in the past ad-

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For government agencies branded as beds of corruption like the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs and the LTO, shaping up is something they have to take seriously.

Very seriously.

For cops who are into illegal drugs, leave the service if you cannot leave your vice. Otherwise, go on a rehab or simply put, stop that vice.

The changes happening to this country will be earth-shaking. Unless people are up to their desire for real change, President Duterte’s campaign promise will be even more seismic.

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Leonor Briones and the K-12 challenge

HE recent announcement of incoming DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones about the openness to study and observe the implementation of the K-12 Program gives relief to some proponents and worries detractors. Nonetheless, here is a lowdown of challenges that I feel need to be addressed if the extra two years are worth the potential its proponents believe.

Challenge 1: Knowledge beyond the title fixation: One of the main problems is that we have a title fixation. This is differentiated from “entitlement thinking“ since the latter refers more to the benefits ascribed to the title and the mistaken notion that these are to be enjoyed as rights rather than humbly received as privilege. This may reveal a very deep sense of disempowerment where actualization rests on the titles or symbols endowed by greater society. When these honors and entitlements are bestowed by certain powerful players or interests, then you have a situation where learning is meant to please the powers that are, rather than empower the learner.

What K-12 ought to correct is the sub-

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MERICAN contact with Mindanao predates the conquest of Davao by the Spaniards. In 1796, the first American trading ship, Astrea, reached Manila under the command of Captain Henry Prince (17641846). Two years later, Lady Washington, a 90-ton American merchant sloop, foundered in the Philippines.

An 1842 map of Sulu Sea, on the other hand, shows a U.S. expedition led by naval officer Lieutenant Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798– Feb. 8, 1877), who captained the exploration vessel USS Vincennes and the schooner Flying Fish, visiting the sultanates of Sulu and Mindanao at a time when foreign ships entering the Moro kingdoms were required to seek permission from the rulers in order to be protected while sailing the seas under their control. It was only in 1865 when the ship Young America sailed from New York to Manila to get her load of hemp.

Abaca gained worldwide prominence in 1820, when the US Navy discovered that “(its) fiber strands, when twisted into a rope, could be made into excellent marine cordage or rope.” This notion created a stir in the country; it did not take long for the abaca, also known as Manila hemp, to become a key export to the U.S. This positive note came out centuries after the Spanish authorities had found no commercial value for the plant other than being a source of fiber.

As early as 1842, the Americans had already found several uses for the abaca, ranging from cordages and ropes to pulp and paper.

During this time two US businesses—Sturges & Co. and TN Peale & Company—monopolized the local abaca trade. In order to stimulate

conscious noMY TWO CENTS’ tion that titles borne reflect actual skill beyond the capabilities of your peers.

They don’t.

They only mean that you performed well enough in school to merJohn Tria it such a title, ecisouth@gmail.com and bear the POTENTIAL to do well in a given career proceeding from completing a said course. Potential is a heavy word, and does not equate to outcome. For instance, a Magna Cum Laude graduate does not necessarily perform better in his or her future career than those not holding the latin honor. Often, the case is where those without the honors perform and are more successful in the long term compared with their valedictorians. The reasons for such are the subject of another column.

Challenge 2: ASEAN integration. Enough has been said about the Philippines lacking the same educational qualifications as our ASEAN counterparts, and that many Filipinos suffer the prejudice from having less than the minimum required years of schooling. This needs to be corrected. As borders drop and opportunities become apparent, we do not want to be with the shorter stick when faced with peers from other ASEAN countries.

p ro d u c t i o n , FAST BACKWARD the firms “gave crop loans to farmers and growers. Spanish businessmen attracted by the huge demand for abaca carved large plantations in Bicol. Antonio V. Figueroa They took the role of agents or middlemen who intervened between the American exporters and the Filipino farmers…”

they did not have money to purchase their needs before the crops were harvested. Estimates show that it would take 18 months and around P1,000 per hectare to develop a new abaca plantation until the fibers were ready for harvest.

The Chinese, moreover, offered better prices for the abaca if the farmers took payments in goods in lieu of cash. The practice also involved the leasing of small plantations already planted with abaca. The merchants would wait until the crop was ready for harvest, and had the fields stripped of mature produce that were sold to exporters.

For other owners of abaca plantations, they rented the lands to farmers and took a share from the profits. By 1873, abaca became an international market leader, and this growth was affirmed by the opening of new ports in Albay and Tacloban, Leyte.

Challenge 3: Enabling learners with useful and empowering skills. Suffice it to say that training and learning ought to be for skills, knowledge and aptitudes to enable to learner to function and perform at his or her best given the ever shifting tides of practice.

The more frequent shifts in the economic environment renders one or the other career as either in great demand on one hand, and obsolete or irrelevant on the other.

In short, it is the applied and the useful, the adaptable and the smart. Experts have often told us that the knowledge gained in college is practically obsolete after five years. To illustrate, a former colleague who finished at the top of her class in engineering in the early

Rise of American plantations

Plantation economy When the Americans arrived in Davao in 1899 they hatched the idea of setting up abaca plantations given the potentials they observed during the first few weeks of stay in the country. Using benevolent assimilation as an approach, the U.S. forces did not take long to get the trust of the natives, who accepted the offer to do paid work in abaca plantations. This development opened the floodgates of hemp cultivation within five years of the arrival by the new colonizers.

But the enterprising Chinese could not be barred from entering the lucrative trade.

In 1850, unlike the Spaniards, they adopted a more apt method in attracting growers. They did not only give crop advances but established stores in exchange for rice and other goods. This allowed them to dislodge their Spanish competitors. Several of small growers found the barter system acceptable because

‘Little Tokyo’ During the abaca boom, the district of Guianga, next only to Lapanday, was the hub of hemp plantations; it was where the Japanese population was dense. It was the “town of Mintal” that earned the sobriquet of “Little Tokyo” primarily because this is where most of the Japanese enterprises, farmlands, and cottage industries were concentrated.

Michaelangelo Ebro Dakudao, in ‘The Japanese Immigrants’ Houses And Settlement Patterns In Davao (Ca. 1904-1941)’, wrote: “Mintal, with Japanese-funded development, became a self-contained center that was linked with the economic and information functions of central Davao City. It had the first modern hospital, the Mintal Byoin, owned and

eighties has all but forgotten the skills pertaining to the field after twenty years of social work in various NGOs. Moreover, the extra two years ought to make them employable, at the minimum, and at best, inspire them to learn more and pursue higher education.

Challenge 4: Inspiring the generation. A love for learning ought to spring from these additional two years to be paid for by the State. Decades of sloppy programming have created a system of mismatches with workplace requirements and created a lack of critical faculties that spawned generations of youngsters unfamiliar with history and a weak sense or even fear of the future. There seems to be a lethargy that leaves many bereft of the idealism and the hope that ought to accompany skills so that they are used for greater good. They are reserved for the highest bidder or the most comfy workspace. Fulfillment is left in the stomach, the quick satisfaction, or the sense of comfort.

In all, the K-12 program needs to be monitored, studied and evaluated. Briones is right to be open minded. We should be too.

managed by the Ohta Development Company.

“Likewise, the Japanese town was also provided with the Mintal Japanese School, the second biggest Japanese school to be founded in Davao; the Bago Oshiro Kenkyujo, an experimental station for the study of abaca, ramie, and others; a 16-kilometer irrigation dam and 360 horsepower hydroelectric station; a 35-kilometer private telephone; Mintal Ice Plant; 100 kilometers of private road; the Japanese cemetery; Shinto shrines and temples, and others.

“Mintal came to be the only place in Davao to be designated in Japanese characters [Mintaru] which… means “where people will gather to stay.”… Mintal became a mini-city in its own right, using its ties with the Japanese-controlled plantation areas in the vicinities. Thus, the place became another “people of growth” which attracted a considerable number of Japanese, Mintal was the most Japanized town in Davao, if not in the whole Philippines.”

A reminder of Mintal’s past is the Japanese Cemetery, which was established in 1910 when the area was home to Japanese immigrants, mostly Okinawans. The place was a booming settlement and also home to numerous abaca plantations. To address the medical needs of its population, a hospital was built there. There were also stores selling Japanese articles and other imported items but these were comparably smaller to the bazaars found in the town proper.

To highlight the historical significance of Mintal, memorial landmarks, mainly donated

by Japanese descendants, are all over the place, reminding present generation of the glory the place enjoyed during its halcyon days.

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bargaining through window transaction, so that there will be no personal interaction with the client,” Dy added.

He added that when the services of LTO improves the

image will also develop.

Dy said that as of the moment, the renewal of license will just take 20-30 minutes and has “avoided the contact of the officer and the client.

the recent surprise random drug test in Mati City was part of the campaign to rid the regional office of policemen who are into illegal drugs serving as users, protectors and traffickers.

“The PRO-11 under the leadership of Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan reminds all its personnel not to engage in any illegal activities; otherwise, they will face the full force of the law and the disciplinary

mechanism of the PNP,” the statement stressed.

Gaerlan also assured the public that the PNP will not tolerate nor condone any irregularity among its ranks, asserting that majority of the police officers in Davao region are professionals, dedicated and can be depended upon by the communities and the people.

“We shall continue ridding our ranks of bad eggs and scalawags,” Gaerlan added.

nel on Tuesday morning and later led his first command conference as regional police director.

The police official said he will mainly focus his efforts on addressing problems on criminality and work on further strengthening the security of local communities in the region.

Region 12 is composed of the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and North Cotabato, and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.

Train said he will support the priority plans and programs of incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte, especially on the campaign against criminality and illegal drugs.

“A new administration is coming in and its focus will be on addressing criminality. So that will also be our top priority and we will complement that by engaging with our local communities as well,” he said.

He expressed support to the ongoing implementation in parts of the country of operation plan or Oplan Rody, which stands for “Rid the

Streets of Drinkers and Youth.”

Oplan Rody, which is derived from the nickname of President-elect Duterte, focuses on the strict implementation of the curfew for minors and the ban on public drinking sprees.

Train said the PRO-12 will look into related ordinances passed by local government units in the region that need to be implemented.

“There are many local ordinances that have not been implemented so our chiefs of police should be aware of them,” he said.

Train, who is a member of the Philippine National Police Academy’s (PNPA) Class of 1984, was a Presidential Kampilan awardee for overall academic excellence.

He was a recipient of the Outstanding Policeman of the Philippines and PNPA Officer of the Year awards.

In 2014, Train was recognized by the Metrobank Foundation as one of the Country’s Outstanding Police Officers.

During his stint as city police director from late 2010 to 2012, the city police was adjudged twice as the country’s best city police office. (PNA)

monte said.

On calling for a constitutional convention, Belmonte suggested that the body should be confined federalization “because there are other things that should be done in our system.

“Once called, we cannot control it. Under the law, they are an independent body, almost like a fourth front of the government,” he said.

On amending the Juvenile

Justice and Welfare Act, Belmonte said among the changes may include changing the age of child suspect to 12 years old who can be imprisoned for committing heinous crime.

Republic Act 10630, “An act strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines,” states a child 15 years of age or under at the time of the commission of the offense shall be exempt from criminal liability. (Mindanews)

percent, from 349 units to 704 units while sales of trucks and buses Categories IV and V increased by 57 percent and 58 percent, respectively.

Trucks and buses Category IV sales recorded a total of 283 units while heavy duty trucks and buses posted some 144 unit sales last month.

Brands with highest market share for the month of May

include Toyota with 43 percent market share; Mitsubishi with 18 percent share; Ford with 10 percent share; Isuzu with 8.0 percent share; and Honda with 7.0 percent share.

Meanwhile, five-month sales of CAMPI and TMA registered a growth of 25 percent to 134,488 units this year from 107,280 unit sales in the same period in 2015. (PNA)

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DOUBLE TIME. A welder works atop one of the buildings that are being constructed at Sta. Ana Elementary School compound. The school aims to address classroom shortage in time for the opening of classes. Lean Daval Jr.

Suspected drug lord killed in shootout

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SUSPECTED “drug lord” who was number one in the Police Regional Office (PRO) 12’s drug watch list was killed in an alleged shootout with police operatives in a housing village here on Tuesday night.

Supt. Maximo Sebastian Jr., chief of the PRO-12’s Regional Anti-Illegal Drug Special Operations Task Force (RAIDSOTF), identified the slain suspect as Conrado Medino alias Cocoy, who was listed as a notorious drug distributor and reportedly a part of a “big time” syndicate operating in the region.

He said Medino was gunned down by joint RAIDSOTF and Regional Public Safety Battalion-12 operatives after allegedly resisting arrest during a raid at his family’s housing compound along Marcos Avenue, Litan Ville in Barangay Sinawal at around

10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

“He (Medino) suddenly opened fired when we entered the compound so we were forced to return fire,” he said in an interview over a local television station.

The suspect sustained several gunshot wounds in various parts of his body and was declared dead upon arrival at the Dr. Jorge P. Royeca Hospital.

Police recovered at the scene Medino’s Colt caliber .45 handgun with six live bullets and a spent shell.

Sebastian said they launched the operation based on four search warrants issued by Regional Trial Court Branch 35 Judge Oscar Noel.

He said the main subjects were the houses of Medino, his mother Elizabeth, brother Mark, son Russel Cerera, and live-in partner Jenelyn Balan-

sag in barangay Sinawal and Apopong.

During a search at the slain suspect’s house, the police official said they recovered two opened plastic sachets of suspected metamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu, various drug paraphernalia and six motorcycles.

They also found four installed closed-circuit television cameras and related electronic devices that are now being evaluated by police anti-cybercrime group personnel, he said.

At Elizabeth Medino’s house, he said they seized several plastic sachets containing blue crystalline substances and suspected “drug money” totaling PHP333,500.

Sebastian said they recovered from Balansag’s house five large sachets of suspected shabu weighing around 260

grams and with an estimated street value of PHP3.06 million.

“It appears that he (Medino) had been using Jenelyn’s house to store his shabu stocks,” the official said.

Arrested during the raid were Elizabeth Medino and Jenelyn’s parents Josephine and Rodrigo Balansag, who initially resisted the search and will be charged for obstruction of justice.

Mark Medino, Russel Cerera and Jenelyn Balansag were not in the area during the operation.

Three years ago, the slain suspect was arrested by the PRO-12’s Regional Special Investigation and Detection Team in a drug raid at a motel here.

But he was able to post bail and reportedly resumed his illegal activities. (PNA)

Suyao said.

On the part of the graduates, he said that there are some who still go into OJTs even though this is already beyond the school requirement.

Suyao noted that going into an OJT program is requirement for graduation. Problem is, there are reports that some graduates abuse this program, working as OJT even though they already graduated, he added.

He proposed that lawmakers should set clear guidelines and safety nets to avoid these abuses, maximize the time that the students allocate for internship and ensure that

they are learning during the program.

Suyao wants certain measures be set that will make sure OJTs keep their hands busy upon the start of their internship, so that the companies will arrive at the sound and objective decision “whether they pass or they fail, whether they qualify to graduate or not.”

The students, he said, do nothing in their OJT. “They’re being asked to make coffee.

There is no proper way how to do it because ideally, if you go into OJT, there should be a contract and an outline what you want the students to do,” Suyao added. (Mindanews)

medical services and access to affordable specialized medical services” and has earned the Davao the distinction as the only region in country with two government medical centers.

But despite the noteworthy highlights that Davao region gained in medical services for the last six years, Del Rosario also presented some challenges that the health sector must focus on especially under the incoming administration.

He said that despite of such

distinction, Davao continues to face challenges especially on its high maternal mortality ratio at 122 deaths per 100,000 live births.

The record is high compared to the millennium development goals target of 52 maternal deaths, he pointed out.

Despite such challenges, Del Rosario said Davao region remains steadfast in achieving its goal of: “Walang nanay at sanggol na mamamatay dahil sa panganganak.” ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

symbolizes the government’s effort to take care of the welfare of the Filipino workers, especially the OFWs who are working abroad.

“Ito ay nagpapakita ng pagkakaisang pagkilos ng pamahalaan, katuwang ang pribadong sector sa pag-tiyak na kasabay ng pag-unlad n gating ekonomiya ay ang

pag-unlad din ng kabuhayan ng mga manggagawang Pilipino at ang kanilang pamilya,” Baldoz said.

“Sa bahagi ng DOLE, ito ay nagbibigay-paalala sa atin na maging higit na matapat sa pagganap sa ating tungkuling at lalo pang maging masigasig sa pagpapatupad ng ating mga reporma,” she added.

cally important for countries to pursue policies that will boost economic growth and improve the lives of those living in extreme poverty,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. “Economic growth remains the most important driver of poverty reduction, and that’s why we’re very concerned that growth is slowing sharply in commodity-exporting developing countries due to depressed commodity pric-

es,” he added.

World Bank data also showed that Philippine growth projection this year is stable compared to its neighboring ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

For this year, World Bank’s growth forecast for Indonesia declined to 5.1 percent from 5.3 percent in January; Malaysia to 4.4 percent from 4.5 percent; and Vietnam to 6.2 percent from 6.6 percent. (PNA)

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EDGEDAVAO FOOD

Dining with the Hollywood stars DAVAO HAS SINCE BEEN OPEN TO THE MANY FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD. From local favorites to neighboring Asian cravings to global gastronomic yearnings, Davao has it.

If what you want is an orgasmic palate experience, then all you need is to open your eyes and not be hesitant to taste.

Decked in reds, blues and whites, Fame Hollywood Diner takes you into a delicious adventure in an instant. Typical of a western diner, the restaurant is very inviting and pleasant to the eyes.

It’s that kind of diner that will have you smiling from ear to eat. Not to mention, hungry – from the mere smell, that is.

Inside, it’s a whole different story. Aside from the prevalent colors, you’d be surprised to see the whole of Hollywood lurking in the background. Look at their menu .. it’s bursting with Hollywood goodness that will surely have you intrigued outright.

That’s right, this is that dining place that has since become a household favorite for mall goers and anyone who wants to experience Hollywood without having to travel outside the country. This is that dining place that serves some of the most delicious burgers in town.

This is that dining place that you need to visit over and over again.

Grilled to perfection,

Decked in reds, blues and whites, Fame Hollywood Diner takes you into a delicious adventure in an instant. every burger is dressed up to suit your every craving.

Their burgers have a story of their own. It’s humongous, yes, and more so, is the taste. Just like how we want them to be. Their patty is made from 100% beef and thus you can expect it to be juicy in every bite. What’s more, the patty is made from their own recipe.

Choose from their pre-prepared choices or customise one just for you. Whichever way, you’d surely say goodbye to your calorie counting ways in a snap. Indulge in a plate of grilled to

perfection burger with either melted cheese, onions, crispy lettuce or just about anything you can imagine. PS Their burgers are best for sharing.

Order a Salma Hayek Burger (patty, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, taco flavor) or a Dicaprio Burger (patty, lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, pizza sauce, pepperoni) from their Hollywood Treat menu or a She is Crazy Burger (patty, lettuce, tomatoes, onions with extra extra cheese) from their Meat Me in Hollywood section for an ultimate burger time.

If in the mood to share (and is with friends), try any of their big burger from their Hollywood Stars menu – Weasley Brothers Burger (2 patties with tomato, lettuce, onion, cheese, mushrooms and ham), Tony’s Giant (patty, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, mayonnaise, cheese) or Terminator’s Burger (patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, bacon, ham, pepperoni).

They not only have burgers on their menu.

Now, they also serve rice meals, pasta and breakfast staples that will surely brighten your day – French Toast, Pan Nicolas Cake or Waffle Smith.

For their pasta, give the Beef Bolognese a try.

Very meaty and packed with flavours until the last twirl.

Rice anyone? Fame Hollywood Diner is not only about burgers. They also serve a plethora of rice meals perfect for anyone’s craving. Choose from their The Undertakers menu and you’ll find yourself coming back for more – The Rock (rice topped with pork chop strips), Fandango (rice with cream dory fish fillet, mayonnaise and cheese) or Cena Fillet (rice with chicken fillet, mayonnaise and cheese wiz).

Fame Hollywood Diner is located at The Peak, Gaisano Mall of Davao, along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City. They are open from Mondays to Sundays 10:00am to 10:00pm. For orders and reservations, you may call them at 0999 724 9874.

Make #TheRoyalChef your Thursday habit. Follow my messy food affair at theroyalchefeats.wordpress.com and on Instagram at @theroyalchefleebai.

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WHEN I WAS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, WE MADE A FIELD TRIP TO THIS PLACE. Years later, I was able to stay in one of the rooms when I attended a live-in seminar. There were several fond memories.

But one of the most memorable was when I attended a Christmas party for the paper I used to write before. The program started late because we were waiting for our guest speaker, the city mayor in the person of Rodrigo R. Duterte.

While waiting for his arrival, I had the opportunity of meeting Kelvin Lester Lee, a fellow columnist. We became friends that even today our friendship is still intact; although we don’t see each other as he is now one of the most in-demand lawyers in town.

For several years, I wasn’t able to return to what was then known as Davao Insular Hotel, a masterpiece of National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, which was opened to the public in September 1961. In November 1999, it was re-launched and renamed to its present name, Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao.

Had it not been for the invitation of Jennifer R. Romero, I would not be able to get back.

She said the hotel would be having its annual appreciation party and it would be the best time to visit the place once again.

Since the very date happened to be a free day (which means in my schedule I had nowhere to go), I decided to go. It was, I thought, the best time to make a revisit of the hotel of my younger days.

One of the things that still fascinated me was the Pool Aquarius. The Jacuzzi and swimming pool is good for adults but there is also a baby pool for children.

One good thing is that it has a

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pool bar that serves cold drinks and mouthwatering snacks.

The hotel walking trail is nice, too. When you want to make a leisurely walk or just wanting to take a fresh breath, you can never get lost. It’s a scenic walk and don’t forget to have a souvenir photo with the DAVAO signage.

You can also walk barefoot under the coconut trees, particularly those located near the beach.

I wasn’t expecting too many surprises during my recent visit.

I thought I was just there to relax.

I had no program at hand so it was just as exciting. We had our

sumptuous dinner first and then the second part was the giving of recognition to the 2016 Appreciation Party Awardees.

When the awardees from the media were announced, I was completely surprised when the name of our “EDGE Davao” Lifestyle head Kenneth Irving

Ong called as one of the five recipients. My former editor, Nelson Bagaforo of “Sun Star Davao,” was also awarded but he wasn’t around.

“Mindanao Times” had three recipients but only Architect Michael Ebro Dakudao personally received his award. The other two -- writer Marilyn Monroe and photographer Rene Lumawag -- were not able to make it.

Another surprise was when Dr. Mae Dolendo, of the Davao Children’s Cancer Fund, Inc., was called for a special citation.

Other special citation awardees were the regional offices of the Department of Tourism and Philippine Information Agency, the local government unit of the City of Mati (which was personally received by Mayor Carlo Rabat), and Metro Drug, Inc. Among the top corporations which were recognized were: Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Davao Central Chemical Corporation; Solis Tropical Fruits, Inc.; Energy Development Corporation; and Petron Corporation.

The top travel agencies -- not necessarily in the order -- were the following: Fast Pass Tours, Mount Apo Travel and Tours, Gangnam Turs, ARS Dream Travel and Tours, and Travel Advantage Tours Davao.

Golden Touch, Floral Pink Designs and Pinktouche were named Event Organizer awardees, together with Elinor Marcelino and Verna Mercurio.

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70th Tony Awards to air live on Lifestyle

MAKE WAY FOR THE BEST OF BROADWAY! Theatre enthusiasts have a lot of reasons to be excited about this month as the highly anticipated 70th Tony Awards will be aired live via satellite on Lifestyle this June 13 at 8AM. The Tony Awards, a.k.a. the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, recognizes achievement in Broadway theatre. The awards are co-presented by the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League in New York City.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee recently announced that Tony award-winning lyricist

Sheldon Harnick and multiple Tony-nominated Director Marshall W. Mason will be this year’s recipients of the Special Tony Award for Lifetime

Achievement in the Theatre.

Returning to the Tony Awards stage for the first time since 1970, legendary EGOT and show business

icon Barbra Streisand will also present at the 2016 Tony Awards.

The American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Tony Awards will be hosted by Tony Award winner James Corden and will air on Lifestyle TV live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

Lifestyle is a Filipino cable television network owned and operated by Creative Programs,Inc., a subsidiary of the media and entertainment company ABSCBN Corporation. The channel serves as a guide with a wealth of relevant and insightful content for multi-faceted Filipino millennial women. It is the channel to first recognize

the need for lifestyle content that specifically caters to the preferences of Filipinas, and hence is the pioneer in local lifestyle programming.

It balances a mix of acquired and locally produced lifestyle content that has also continuously evolved to suit the ever-changing needs and behavior of its viewers.

On-air, online, mobile an onground, Lifestyle inspires and moves women to become better versions of themselves.

Lifestyle is available on SKYcable channel 52. For updates, like their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LifestyleTVPH , follow their IG account LifestyleTVPH and Twitter account @Lifestyle52.

Mark Herras and Megan Young star in ‘Conan My Beautician’ GATHERING TODAY’S MOST TALENTED COMEDIANS TO COMPLETE A STELLAR CAST topbilled by Mark Herras and Miss World 2013 Megan Young, GMA-7’s newest comedy series, “Conan My Beautician” makes every Sunday a laugh treat for the whole family starting June 26.

Meet Conan (Mark Herras)— handsome, tattooed, and the most talented beautician of Salon Paz. But he is straight.

Conan has to pretend he is gay to be able to work for the salon. He needs the job badly

to save the life of his hospitalized mother and to make both ends meet for their family after being thrown away from their hometown by the ugly-mannered Chika La Chaka (Cacai Bautista).

When Conan meets Ava (Megan Young), the bride whom he was supposed to work on in a makeup gig, Conan falls in love.

Conan’s cobeauticians at Salon Paz—Greg, “The Paminta” (Jerald Napoles); Mimi, “The Hugot Queen” (Betong Sumaya); Debbie, “The Babaeng Bakla”

(Boobsie); and Pia, “The Kontesera” (Tetay)— smell something fishy! Is Conan one of them, or is he hiding something?

Joining the cast are Lotlot De Leon, Jay Manalo, Balang (You Tube Video Sensation who guested on Ellen De Generes), Chlaui Malayao (from “Little Nanay”), Vangie Labalan, and Antonette Garcia.

Fun, light, and

definitely for the whole family, this male Cinderella love storycomedy is penned by award-winning writers, headed by Rody Vera and Zig Dulay; and directed by Adolf Alix Jr. with Rember Gelera.

“Conan My Beautician” launches this coming June 26, Sundays at 5 p.m. and one of GMA7’s presentation for its 66th anniversary.

Ken Chan renews contract with GMA VERSATILE ACTOR KEN CHAN REMAINS A LOYAL KAPUSO as he signed last June 6 another twoyear exclusive contract with GMA Network.

Present in the contract-signing were GMA Entertainment TV’s Senior Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable; GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara; GMA Assistant Vice President for Drama Productions Cheryl ChingSy; GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer and GMA Artist Center Talent Manager Tracy Garcia.

After effectively portraying a transwoman role in the top-rating Afternoon Prime series Destiny Rose, Ken said he is happy with the renewal of his contract with GMA as they have allowed him to prove his acting competence.

“I feel so blessed and thankful na binigyan na naman ako ng chance

and opportunity ng GMA Network na ma-showcase ko ‘yung gusto kong ipakita especially sa pagarte ko. And s’yempre masaya rin ako na dahil sa Destiny Rose kaya nagtuloy-tuloy yung blessings na natatanggap ko ngayon,” the Kapuso actor said.

Rasonable said she is thrilled that Ken continues to be a Kapuso

as she have witnessed him grow as an actor. “Nagagalak kami kasi dito naman talaga nag-umpisa si Ken sa GMA, tapos nakita natin siyang lumago at mag-improve as an actor. Maganda lang na maipagpatuloy lang din natin ang pagho-hone pa ng kanyang dramatic skills.”

Rasonable added that the network is carefully planning for the young actor’s next project after the remarkable success of Destiny Rose. “Mahirap talagang tapatan yung kanyang role sa Destiny Rose kasi napakachallenging sa isang actor as young as him who is just beginning to discover the range of his acting. At the same time, magandang challenge rin ‘yun for our writers, sa aming producers na bigyan pa siya ng mga roles na kakayanin pa niya in the future since napakawide ng acting range niya, napakasensitive actor so dapat lang ‘yung susunod na role ay challenging din para sa kanya.

So we are carefully planning it.

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A week of art and awareness underscored. For more information about the foundation and its advocacies, please visit:

THE PHILIP- Sea Eagle, Pinskers pine Eagle Foundation PINE EAGLE Hawk Eagle, Serpent on a future date.

FOU N DAT ION Eagle, and Scops Owl Our country’s naIN COOPERA- to name a few. On June tional bird cannot be TION WITH 5, 2016, Sunday 2pm- found anywhere else TABULA RASA 5pm, live sketching except in the PhilipIS BRINGING with model photos of pines, and the species ARTISTIC LIFE the Philippine Eagle losing to extinction TO OUR NA- were executed along would also mean losTIONAL BIRD with video feeds and ing a nation’s precious WITH “SINING fun fact booths about biological heritage. The AGILA”—a week- the national bird and Philippine Eagle is a long event dedi- the foundation’s con- symbol of unity, beaucated to bringing servation efforts. The ty and hope, therefore, further support artworks are planning protecting it for future and awareness to to be auctioned for the Filipinos and the rest the endangered benefit of the Philip- of the world to enjoy is Philippine Eagle. The Presidential Procla- GENSAN PARTNER ESTABLISHMENT mation No. 79, series of 1999 (February 24, 1999) declared that June 4-10 of every year as Philippine Eagle Week.

To communicate this advocacy to the general public in a unique and most interesting way, Davao Visual Artists literally lent a helping hand by a live sketching activity at NCCC Mall, Matina Davao City, on June 4, 2016, Saturday 2pm-5pm.

Wherein, fans and enthusiasts were given a treat by being with birds like the White-Bellied

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Shoplifting:

When urges cannot be controlled

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

AND SO IT CAME TO PASS THAT A MILITARY OFFICER WAS CAUGHT SHOPLIFTING AT A US ARMY COMMISSARY INSIDE FORT BENNING, GEORGIA A COUPLE OF YEARS BACK. According to news reports, a closed-circuit camera caught him removing a 50-cent discount tag on a compact disc on sale and placing it over the $12.95 tag on another CD not on sale that he wanted to buy.

He is no Winona Ryder – the Oscar-nominated actress was once caught shoplifting more than US$5,500 worth of merchandise at the Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills – but he caught the attention of the Philippine media because he is the valedictorian of Philippine Military Academy Class of 2004.

A newspaper, Filipino Star News, published in Michigan, gives this bit of information: “Shoplifting, also known as ‘retail fraud,’ happens when a person takes or conceals something that is offered to the public for sale. You do not have to leave the store with the item, it is sufficient that you altered, transferred, removed and replaced, concealed or otherwise misrepresents the price of an item with the intent to steal or take away an item without intention of paying it.”

There are two kinds of shoplifters: professional and amateur or casual shoplifters. The professional shoplifters are those who usually take expensive items, like clothing and jewelry that they can resell easily. Amateur or casual shoplifters make up the majority of shoplifters. About 70% of the time, casual shoplifters don’t go into a store with the intention of stealing – they simply see the opportunity to take something and do.

Girls are more likely to do shoplifting than boys. A study in the United Kingdom – where more than two in 10 shoplifters are under 18 – showed 7,528 girls aged 13-15 were caught shoplifting. In comparison, there were only 6,370 boys of the same age doing the same thing.

In the Philippines, shoplifting is also very common. A Philippine Daily Inquirer report said that a 32-yearold woman from Biñan, Laguna was arrested after a security guard found in her tote bag several toothbrushes worth over P5,000 she allegedly stole from a supermarket in Quezon City.

There was also the case of a woman who shoplifted a pair of shoes worth P900+ in a mall. “I was brought in the security office and made me filled-up a form writing a statement that I was invited in their office and would pay the goods that I had ‘forgotten’ to pay,” she recalled.

“I was so scared and shaking while I was filling-up the form. The investigator told me what was going to happen: he said I had to pay the amount of the shoes double and still not able to get the shoes. I beg to pay the exact amount of the shoes and not double but he said it was not alright because that was their policy.

“I received no receipt or acknowledgement that I had paid and then I was taken a mug shot. I begged him not to do it since I had already paid and nothing else was found in my possession. But the man objected and still took a mug shot.”

There are many reasons why casual shoplifters steal, studies show. For teenagers, peer pressure can be a factor; they want to have the same expensive, stylish clothes they see their classmates wearing.

Some people may also shoplift to prove that they fit in with friends who shoplift.

Unfortunately, many people who shoplift can’t explain why they do it. More often than not, they have enough money in their pockets to pay for the items that they steal. To

think, shoplifters also know that it’s wrong and expect to be punished if they’re caught.

Shoplifting experts believe that these people are “acting out” by using shoplifting to relieve painful emotions, such as stress. Teenagers whose parents are going through marriage separation, for example, may turn to shoplifting because of the feelings of loss they’re going through.

Others may use stealing as a way of getting back at someone, like a parent or a friend, who has hurt them.

Shoplifters are also frequently bored or depressed.

Experts at the Shoplifters Anonymous in the United States say that teens also shoplift because they: think the stores can afford the losses; think they won’t get caught; don’t know how to handle temptation when faced with things they want; feel peer pressure to shoplift; and don’t know how to work through feelings of anger, frustration, depression, unattractiveness, or lack of acceptance.

Many people think that shoplifters have a mental disorder or that they must really need the items they are shoplifting to survive. But actually, kleptomaniacs (people who feel compelled to steal) or people who steal because they’re hungry and desperate only make up a tiny percentage of shoplifters.

Here’s something for Robert Ripley’s “Believe It

Or Not.” Some recent studies have found that it’s possible for people to become addicted to shoplifting -- like they do to alcohol or drugs. In the United States, for instance, at least three million people are addicted to shoplifting. There is no such statistics available in the Philippines but we’re sure there are a number of Filipinos who are also doing this.

For these people, shoplifting means more than simply stealing items. It also robs them of their lives. Ask Sandra, a grandmother who has been shoplifting for more than 40 years. “I wasted most of my life - with an addiction that took over my life,” Sandra told Melinda Murphy, a correspondent who did a special report on the subject for ‘The Early Show.’

Sandra first shoplifted when she was just barely a teen. It was her way to deal with a painful childhood. At 21, she married Tom, a happy time, yet Sandra stole on her honeymoon. “I had a wonderful husband who loved me no matter what. How could I do

this to him?”

Dr. Jon Grant, an American psychiatrist who has treated hundreds for this addiction, says, “The craving is so strong, much like an alcohol craving or craving for heroin, that they really feel out of control, they feel almost like robots.”

Terry Shulman, an American attorney, author and recovering shoplifter, agrees. “I was so out of control, I scared myself. I couldn’t believe what I was doing,” he says. “And I actually contemplated suicide.”

Among shoplifters, the inability to stop is very common. “After people become addicted to shoplifting, they will actually become agitated and anxious and won’t sleep, because they have got these cravings or these urges to shoplift and when they can’t do it, it affects them,” says Dr. Grant.

According to Dr. Grant, it is taking a long time for people to recognize it as an addiction because people don’t come forward and talk about it because of the shame and guilt

associated with the behavior.

Also, shoplifting is a crime and mental health professionals often don’t want to get involved in criminal behavior.

Now, if ever you caught your friend shoplifting, what should do? “It’s not easy to confront a friend and ask about shoplifting,” says Dr. Mary Gavin, an American psychologist. “Try saying that you’re concerned, and that you don’t want your friend to get hurt in the long run. You could suggest possible resources to break the habit. And if your friend won’t stop, be sure that you avoid shopping together.”

Another possibility: If you are concerned about a friend -or if you have a problem with shoplifting - ask an adult you feel comfortable talking to for help finding shoplifting treatment programs.

Still another: Encourage your friend to get help for any underlying problems like depression that may be the source of the shoplifting problem. (Photos taken from the net)

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Phoenix Petroleum joins Brigada Eskwela in Mindanao D AVAO-BASED independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum helped schools get ready for the new school year in the recent Brigada Eskwela.

Phoenix employees in Mindanao repainted classrooms, chairs, and tables at Kauswagan Central School in Cagayan de Oro City on June 2, 2016; and Vicente Hizon Elementary School and Lapu-lapu Elementary School in Davao City, and Talisayan Elementary School in Zamboanga City on June 4,

2016.

Phoenix also donated paints, paint brushes, and other cleaning materials to its adopted schools Davao City Special Education School, San Roque Elementary School, Doña Asuncion Hizon Elementary School, and F. Bangoy Elementary School in Davao City on May 31, 2016.

The company joined the nationwide school clean-up drive and extended support to eight other schools in Luzon and Visayas.

For six years now, Phoenix Petroleum has been an active partner of its adopted

schools and the Department of Education in the nationwide Brigada Eskwela pro-

gram. This is part of the company’s commitment to support its partner communities

through various programs in education, environment, health, and outreach.

Phoenix Corporate Affairs Manager Ben Sur turns over paints and painting materials to Davao City Special Education School on May 31, 2016.

Team Phoenix helped clean and repaint classrooms at Vicente Hizon Elementary School.

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HROUGH a diverse range of reliable, durable, and fuel-efficient truck models Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has addressed the requirements of various commercial establishments in the thriving locations of Central Luzon for decades now. Last June 2 to 4, IPC further strengthened this relationship with the region’s business community by holding the Isuzu Truck Fest – Clark.

As a leading assembler and seller of commercial vehicles and trucks, IPC at Isuzu Truck Fest – Clark will present a lineup of truck models that have been configured to serve varied applications, all of which capturing the show’s theme of “Trucks for Life.”

“For decades now Isuzu Philippines has fostered a mutually beneficial partnership with our customers in Central Luzon, and a clear indication of this is the Isuzu brand’s sustained popularity in this very important region. Central Luzon, and Pampanga in particular, represents a significant

contribution to the national economy, and we in IPC are quite appreciative that the large portion of the region’s business populace continuously rely on the Isuzu brand when it comes to transportation requirements,” said IPC President Hajime Koso.

“Isuzu Truck Fest – Clark seeks to present even more innovative mobility solutions to the Central Luzon market,” he added.

At the show, 15 truck models made up these mobility solutions. Headlining the display are Isuzu’s C-Series and E-Series heavy-duty models that are renowned both globally and locally for their quality, durability and reliability. The C-Series is represented by the CYZ51M, which is configured as either a dump truck or a mixer. The E-Series arrives at the show as the EXZ51K tractor head and as the EXR51F fuel tanker. Another EXR51F comes with a 30,000 L trailer.

Exemplifying Isuzu’s medium-duty trucks are the FVM 10-door and gullwing van models, and the

FRR aluminum van with side doors. Meanwhile, the versatility of Isuzu’s N-Series light-duty truck models, which have been the Philippines’ bestselling in the segment for more than 16 consecutive years, is demonstrated by an NKR71, an NPR85 dropside, an NHR Flexi Truck, an NPS with a Flexi Body,

and an NPR that is configured as an aluminum van or as a refrigerated van.

Another NHR unit is displayed as the I-Van, which can carry more passengers than any other similar shuttle van sold in the market.

Besides demonstrating the multitude of possibilities that the various truck

models offer to any commercial activity, they are also backed by Isuzu’s unmatched expertise in diesel technology. The wide availability of parts to support the vehicles’ operation for numerous years, and the competent service provided by a large network of dealerships, are also a couple of advantag-

es that Isuzu truck models endow to customers.

“Isuzu truly values and appreciates the trust shown to us by our customers in Central Luzon.

Rest assured that, in return, we will ensure that the products and services best suited to the requirements of the market get to them,” Koso said.

President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) said, “Our dealers are playing an important role in building the Chevrolet brand and supporting our sales in the Philippines. Like GM, our Grandmasters are putting the customer at the center of everything they do and

building a culture to win.

Their outstanding performance has set the standard for our entire network.”

During this year’s Grandmasters program, which began on May 8, GM provided participants an update on its business and its exciting plans for the future. It also showed dealers some of the products that are being launched across GMI markets in 2016 as well as in the coming years.

The program concluded on May 11 in Castell de Sant Marcal with a gala dinner for all participants.

GMI announced that next year, the Grandmasters will progress to a more intimate, market-specific format. GM will continue to recognize elite dealers in each market as GM International Grandmasters, while encouraging and rewarding strong, high-performing teams. It will also launch the GM International President’s Club, an exclusive team of 10-15 dealers from across the region who will have the opportunity to truly influence the company’s business by sharing their input with GM’s leadership team.

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WO dealers from the Philippines became 2016 GM International (GMI) Grandmasters in Barcelona, Spain, last May 9, 2016. The winners are Chevrolet Batangas, which was given the Rookie of the Year award, and was represented by Mr. Felix Limcaoco, Mr. Carlo Montemayor and Mr. Dor-

oteo Sornet, and Chevrolet Cebu, named Dealer of the Year and represented by Ms. Emily Ong. They were among the 124 individuals in the region who received GM’s highest honor for its dealerships.

Now in its 13th year, the GMI Grandmasters program was created to reward GM’s best of the

best dealers in the region for their excellence. Winners were selected based on vehicle and parts sales, service, customer satisfaction and facility standards.

They were judged on both the quantity and the quality of their operations.

“Now, more than ever, we need high-performing business partners who are

passionate about winning to sell and service our vehicles,” said GM Executive Vice President and President of GM International Stefan Jacoby. “Nobody knows our brands, products or customers better than our dealers. That is why we regard them as a critical part of our team.”

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SPLASH MINUS 1? At least one Splash brother is going to the Rio Olympics.

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OT EVEN Zika worries will deter Klay Thompson from playing in the Olympics if asked.

The Golden State guard, while he and other potential Olympians in these NBA Finals acknowledged having some concerns about the Zika virus, made clear on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) he would accept any invitation that comes his way to represent USA Basketball at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“It would be an honor to play for Team USA,” Thompson said. “I’d love to go to Brazil.”

His insistence that he wants to play came one day after his Warriors teammate Stephen Curry announced he won’t, citing needs to rest and heal as his primary reasons.

The Cleveland-Golden State finals matchup is loaded with Olympic prospects. Curry won’t be going, but as many as seven other players in the series may still represent the US this summer — and there’s likely international Olympians

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like Australian teammates Andrew Bogut and Matthew Dellavedova, plus Nigeria’s Festus Ezeli.

Warriors forward Draymond Green was downright emphatic about his hope to be there.

“Hell, yeah,” Green said when asked if he wants to play, dragging his words out for theatrics.

Golden State’s Harrison Barnes also said he wants to go, and 2012 gold medalist Andre Iguodala also hopes to play — but indicated he isn’t sure to make the cut.

“I’m on the list,” Iguodala said, “but I think I’m the No. 14 pick.”

There are 12 slots on the US roster.

Cleveland star and threetime Olympian LeBron James hasn’t decided about playing in Rio yet, part of the reason why USA Basketball is working on two different roster scenarios in advance of the anticipated team announcement later this month. Kevin Love remains

a possibility, and Kyrie Irving said he will decide after the finals.

Irving said the Cavs are in a tough series with the Warriors, “so I haven’t really thought about it.”

What many are thinking about, however, is Zika and its risks.

Zika is a mosquito-borne virus and although there have been outbreaks across other countries, Brazil has been hit hard. Zika is known to cause severe birth defects, part of the reason NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie — who is pregnant — said Tuesday she will not accompany the network’s team to Brazil for the Olympics.

U.S. cyclist Tejay van Garderen has already cited Zika concerns as his reasons for dropping out from Olympic consideration, and the World Health Organization is putting together an emergency committee to study the virus and examine risks of the games behind held in Brazil.

21-13 and 17-16, respectively, while the Iranians took the second and fourth periods, 1615 and 19-18.

All but three of the 16 players in attendance played for Gilas, with Jeff Chan sidelined by a groin injury and cadet Kiefer Ravena and naturalized reserve Mo Tautuaa suiting up but not seeing action.

“I’m pleased that we’ve put the talent out on the court that we can put out there, but the cohesion and chemistry, we’re still short of that,” Gilas

coach Tab Baldwin said after the game. “But that doesn’t surprise me.”

Gilas faces the Iranians anew in the second of their tune-up games, this time an official one, on Wednesday night at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

“I think we’ll be a little more settled, more focused on the game plan and the strategic issues that we’re trying to address right now,” Baldwin said.

Asked to explain the rea-

son behind the scores being reset, Baldwin said it was the agreement between both squads that are preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

If the scores were added up, Gilas would’ve won, 71-64.

“But we weren’t interested in making this into a game,” the national coach said. “This was always going to be just a scrimmage, giving the coaches opportunities to work on situations. There was nothing strange about that.”

ter announcing a deal with the former Northwestern Wildcat in the team’s first practice for the season-ending conference last week.

“Drew Crawford backed out stating he wanted to play in the NBA Summer League,” said Cone.

Crawford, son of a veteran NBA referee, was initially

tapped by Ginebra after management dropped its plan to bring back Othyus Jeffers, who had played for the Gin Kings in the Commissioner’s Cup. Crawford came up short of a stint in the NBA when he was signed then later waived by the Orlando Magic after playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2014 Summer League.

Team sources said among the candidates for the Ginebra import job is Paul Harris, who, like Jeffers, had previously played for Talk ‘N Text (now Tropang TNT).

Harris has had three stints with Talk ‘N Text, the last in 2014 where he logged averages 25.62 points, 12 rebounds and 2.52 assists.

Gilas turn heads in scrimmage

ILAS Pilipinas showed a glimpse of its potential on Tuesday when it hosted Iran in a tune-up game at the Hoops Center in Mandaluyong.

Playing in their first tuneup match this year, the Filipino dribblers took on the Iranians in a glorified scrimmage where the scores were reset after each quarter.

Gilas split the four quarters against its continental rivals, taking and dominating the first and third quarters,

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Bogut can’t stand getting shots, so him already getting several as precautions for visiting Brazil shows how much he wants to represent Australia.

“Just being bitten by a mosquito and then come down with something is a pretty scary prospect,” Bogut said. “I’ve had my yellow fever shot already, which is a battle in itself. And then you’ve got malaria and you’ve got Zika. So being able to get that from an insect is pretty scary stuff.”

He then half-seriously detailed a precaution option.

“Might have to buy a hazmat outfit to arrive,” he said.

Curry said Zika fears didn’t factor into his decision. He wants to use the time off this summer to prepare for next season, the rigors of two years capped by NBA Finals appearances taking a toll.

“As his coach, I’m pleased,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “He needs rest. ... He weighed all the dynamics and realized that a summer of rest would be the best thing for him long-term. And I think that’s the wise choice.”

But Thompson said he thinks a couple weeks off between the finals and Olympic preparations will be enough for him.

“The best thing about Team USA, no one’s logging heavy minutes,” Thompson said.

Thompson acknowledged Zika worries him somewhat — “mosquitoes love me,” he quipped — but not enough to deter him from wanting to play.

“It’s no joking matter,” Thompson said. “It’s a little concerning. But at the same time, you’ve just got to take the precautionary steps to avoid it.”

Ginebra still shopping for import

ARANGAY Ginebra is on the lookout for a new import for the PBA Governors’ Cup after original choice Drew Crawford backed out to give the NBA Summer League another shot.

Ginebra coach Tim Cone confirmed on Tuesday that Crawford will no longer play for the team, just five days af-

OR the third time in the last six years, the US Open will go one without threetime champion Tiger Woods.

Woods said on his website on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) that he is not ready for tournament competition and will skip the US Open next week at Oakmont, along with his Quicken Loans National the following week at Congressional.

“While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I am not physically ready to play in this year’s US Open and the Quicken Loans National,” he said. “I am making progress, but I’m not yet ready for tournament competition.”

Woods first missed the US Open in 2011 when he was recovering from leg injuries. He missed in 2014 at Pinehurst No. 2 while recovering from his first back surgery a week before the Masters that year.

He has not played since a tie for 10th in the Wyndham Championship in August.

Woods had two more surgeries on his back after that, in September and October.

Meanwhile, his absence fueled speculation about when he might return, even though Woods repeatedly has said he does not know.

Woods played five holes when he opened his golf course in Houston, and also was seen swinging a club at a junior clinic in South Carolina and at his media day at Congressional — three swings from 100 yards to the 10th green, all of them in the water.

Jack Nicklaus said last week at the Memorial he expects Woods to return.

“I think Tiger would have liked to have played this week,” Nicklaus said. “He’s just not ready.”

Since Woods was exempt

from having to qualify because he won the 2008 U.S. Open, his spot will be filled by an alternate from the 12 sectional qualify sites, though it was not clear which one. The USGA compiles an alternate list that is based on how many spots each qualifying site was allocated and the strength of each field in determining the list.

When qualifying ended on Tuesday, and with Woods saying he will not play, 149 of the 156-man field for Oakmont was set.

The USGA set aside six spots for any players who crack the top 60 in the world ranking after this week. One of them will be William McGirt, who now is No. 44 in the world after winning the Memorial. If fewer than five more players get into the top 60, the extra spots also go to the main alternate list.

But if a player who qualified has to withdraw, his spot is taken by the alternate from his qualifying site.

Meanwhile, speculation on when or if Woods returns this year will resume after two weeks. The Greenbrier Classic, which he has played twice in the last four years when not dealing with injuries, is July 7-10. That’s one week before the British Open at Royal Troon.

The PGA Championship is two weeks after Troon, followed by the Travelers Championship, the John Deere Classic and the Wyndham Champion. Woods has never played the Travelers Championship and has not played at John Deere since he was a 20-year-old rookie.

After that, he would not be eligible for any PGA Tour event for the next six weeks during the FedEx Cup and Ryder Cup.

Junmar plays bigger Iran without Haddadi

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HAT difference three years make.

June Mar Fajardo said he was left awe playing against Iran on Tuesday during a scrimmage with Gilas Pilipinas at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong.

The 6-foot-10 San Miguel big man said the Iranians looked even bigger - and to some extent younger - than the last time he played against them in 2013 during the finals of the Fiba-Asia men’s championship here in Manila.

“Malakas sila tsaka malalaki,” said Fajardo, who didn’t get to play opposite Iranian resident big man Hamed Haddadi as the former NBA player decided to skip the team’s twogame exhibition match against Gilas.

Taking the place of Haddadi was upcoming big man Asghar Kardoust, who scored on several emphatic dunks against the Gilas big men.

Fajardo however, said the priority of coach Tab Baldwin was for Gilas to work on its chemistry and execution.

“Sabi niya average pa lang daw yung execution namin.

E sa international mahalaga yung execution,” said the 25-year-old native of Pinamungahan, Cebu.

Fajardo has also lost weight as obviously gleamed from his lean frame.

He did admit shedding off some extra pounds, but is not aware how much he lost.

“Nagpapayat ako pero di ko alam ilan ang nawala,” Fajardo said.

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STOPCavsTHE BLEEDING need to stop Warriors in Game 3 A

LREADY underdogs, the Cavaliers may also be undermanned for Game Three of the NBA Finals.

They remain undaunted.

The Cavs practiced on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) without starting forward Kevin Love, who is following the league’s concussion protocol after being struck in the back of the head

by Golden State’s Harrison Barnes during Sunday night’s Game Two blowout loss.

Love stayed in the locker room while his teammates practiced on the floor at Quicken Loans Arena, where they are 7-0 in this postseason and will have 20,000 screaming UNCERTAIN. Kevin Love will need to pass several tests before being cleared to play.

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fans on their side for the next two games. Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said Love is feeling better, but his status for Game Three — and the remainder of the series — hinges on him passing several physical tests and getting cleared to play.

Love might be uncertain.

LeBron James, on the other hand, is positive the Cavs can’t let anything become a distraction.

“Next man up,” James said. “We’re down 0-2, and we can’t afford to look a n d say:

‘Wow, Kev’s not playing. What are we going to do?’ It’s next man up because it’s a mustwin for us. So obviously his health is very im- portant, but in the situation we’re i n

now, we’ve got to stay confident.”

If Love can’t play, Lue will have to replace 16.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

A potential move is bringing back Russian center Timofey Mozgov, who was disappointing in the regular season and has been exiled to the bench. The 7-foot-1 Mozgov was Cleveland’s second-leading scorer in last year’s finals against the Warriors, who switched to a smaller lineup to drive him off the floor.

One thing that Lue and his staff will change is the approach when it comes to physicality: Cleveland had success when it got aggressive with the Warriors in last year’s finals, so it’s a reasonable assumption that the Cavs will try it again Wednesday.

Lue considered other lineup changes in hopes of slowing the

Warriors, who won the first two games by a combined 48 points despite sub-standard performances by shooting stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, whose splashes have been mere sprinkles so far.

“We’ve thought about it, we’ve talked about it, but I can’t let you know what we’re planning on doing,” Lue said with a laugh.