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EID’L FITR. A young Muslim boy stands at the center of the crowd of Muslim women before the start of the morning prayer during the celebration of Eid’l Fitr at Tionko Football Field in this file photo. Malacañan declared July 6 a holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of fasting for Muslims. Lean Daval Jr.

300 DRUG PUSHERS IN DAVAO GIVE UP

Suspects from Cateel, Davao Oriental and Davao City M

By OLAN F. EMBOSCADO

ORE than 300 illegal drug personalities composed of confessed drug peddlers and users surrendered to authorities in Davao Oriental and Davao City yesterday.

The bulk of the more than 300 surrendered to authorities in Cateel, Davao Oriental, chiefly to Mayor Erlinda Nuñez and Senior Inspector Romy Bajenting, Cateel police station commander.

In Davao City, a total of seven personalities surren-

dered to Vice Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte, who is acting mayor, as Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is on leave until July 22.

Reports reaching the EDGE Davao said the mass surrender that took place in Cateel town was the result of the massive anti illegal drug campaigns launched by the local government and the police with the support of Barangay Anti Drug Councils.

After President Rodrigo Duterte and Mayor Nuñez took their respective oaths of office last June 30, the campaign was immediately commenced through a local FM radio in Cateel.

The FM radio is the only means of media that people

in the surrounding barangays listen to, thus made the call for those involved in illegal drugs to voluntarily submit themselves in to authorities.

Anti illegal drug leaflets and handouts were also distributed in its 16 barangays with the support of the village-based anti illegal drug councils.

Around 300 persons have already presented themselves to the police station as of 3:00 in the afternoon of Monday and police are expecting more to yield in the coming days.

Those who surrendered were made to sign in a covenant and took their oath to go away with illegal drugs and

At least seven (7) self-confessed drug pushers surrendered to acting Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte Monday. All

F 300 DRUG, 10 seven were turned over by Councillor Edgar Ibuyan Jr. (CIO Photo)

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PRIORITIZE DAVAO. Acting Davao City Mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte said he would rather stay in Davao City and serve the Dabawenyos than stay in Malacañan and that he and her sister Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio are giving their 100 percent support to the administration of their father, President Rodrigo Duterte. (City Information Office Photo)

Paolo vows to devote time to Dabawenyos

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CTING Davao City Mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte would rather stay in Davao City and serve the Dabawenyos than stay in Malacañan.

But the presidential son said he and his sister, Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio, will give their 100 percent support to the programs of their father, President Rodrigo Duterte.

“I cannot leave my job here in the city,” said the presidential son who is now in his second consecutive term as the city’s second-in-command.

“I wouldn’t.”

In a press briefing held at the City Mayor’s Conference Room Friday, the acting mayor

reiterated he and his sister’s support for their father. Inday Sara is on leave until June 22.

“As his children and at the same time local government officials, we are ready to support him and serve the nation all the way,” Paolo said in reply to questions from journalists.

The young Duterte said that they are just waiting for President Duterte’s advice if the latter wants a helping hand.

“We will just wait for his instructions if he wants help from us,” he said.

Paolo also said, as a member of the first family, he is open to hosting foreign leaders visiting the country. (City Info)

Pulong backs President’s peace and order agenda

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CTING Davao City Mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte said he will complement the peace and order agenda of his father, President Rodrigo Duterte.

He said one of the priorities of the city government is peace and order, believing in its importance in providing a good business climate for the city that has recently been attracting tourists and foreign investors.

Speaking at a press conference held at the City Mayor’s conference room Friday, the young Duterte said that at the city level, this would help the city develop even more in

terms of economy.

“Peace and order attract business,” he said. “I would like to concentrate on it (peace and order).”

Duterte is acting mayor of the city for the first three weeks of this term as Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio is on leave until July 22.

The Vice Mayor also said he would like to continue the programs that his father had put in place, which made Davao City one of the safest cities in the world.

Under President Duterte’s watch as the Davao City Mayor, he streamlined the city’ peace

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Davao City gov’t forms flood complaint team

By FUNNY PEARL A. GAJUNERA

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HE city government of Davao has announced the creation of “Baha Team” that will be tasked to look into the flood prone areas in the city.

Acting City Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte said the team will act on flood complaints of city residences, assess the victims and recommend programs and projects aimed to improve the flood situations in Davao City.

“The Baha team will receive all the complaints concerning floods in different areas in Davao. The team will also address the complaints, asses and recommend of what the city should do to affected

residents,” Paolo said.

In line with this, the city government will also request for two pumping stations from the national government to help control the raising of water levels in the shoreline areas of the city.

“We are asking for two pumping stations, maybe Malacañang can help us because the city do not have budget for it,” the vice mayor pointed out.

He said that one of the pumping stations will be set up in Sta. Ana wharf.

Vice Mayor explained that the area is prone to flood especially during high tide coupled with heavy rains.

The other pumping station will be established in Agdao, another known flood prone area in Davao City.

Paolo also informed the public that the city’s disaster preparedness is all set for the upcoming La Niña.

“We are all ready in terms of informing the people for evacuations. The evacuation centers are also now in place,” he added.

He stressed that he already talked about the matter with Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and agreed to prioritize flood control in the areas of Bangkal to Kanipaan.

Clean PH shorelines President Duterte’s eldest

son also told reporters that if given a chance to hold a project under the new administration he said would like to ensure that the shorelines of the country are clean.

Paolo said he have observed that some shorelines in the Philippines, especially the tourist destinations are filled with cigarette butts and bottles of alcoholic beverages.

He said he would like the local governments to act on the problem and preserve the beauty of the beaches in the country.

“Hopefully the local government can act on it, maybe make a city ordinance pre-

with a police officer posing as poseur buyer.

But the suspect noticed the presence of lawmen nearby and pulled his gun then engaged the arresting team in a shootout.

Plazer justified his men’s action saying Amin fired the first shot and there was no sign he will surrender to police authorities.

Recovered from Amin’s home were several sachets of suspected shabu and a cal. 45 pistol.

His brother, Emran, was also arrested after he yielded several sachets of shabu during an inspection.

Meanwhile, in nearby Kabacan town, also in North Cotabato, almost 500 individuals have voluntarily showed up to police office to register their desire to reform.

Over the weekend, a total of 492 self-proclaimed drug dependents signed affidavits of undertaking before police officials and took their oath before Kabacan Mayor Herlo

Guzman at the town gymnasium.

Senior Inspector Ronnie Cordero, Kabacan town police chief said most of the “surrenderees” vowed to cooperate with law enforcement officials against illegal drugs, willing to undergo rehabilitation and reform for good.

Those arrested during illegal drug buy bust operations were detained while the “surrenderees” were allowed to go home but will be closely

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BIG time illegal drug supplier was killed when he traded shots with law enforcers in Pikit, North Cotabato over the weekend, police said today.

Senior Insp. Brian Plazer, Pikit town police chief, identified the slain suspect as Akmad Panguilan Amin, resident of Barangay Inug-og, Pikit, North Cotabato.

Plazer said an anti-drug buy bust operation was conducted against Amin in his home in Barangay Inug-og

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Number 16 as symbol of great changes, wholeness, perfect completeness and other trivia

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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HEN the country’s sixteenth chief executive, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, rattled off a line from the late US President Abraham Lincoln in his inaugural speech, he was actually quoting a line form a fellow no. 16.

“You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong; You cannot help the poor by discouraging the rich; You cannot help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer; You cannot further the brotherhood by inciting class hatred among men,” Duterte quoted Lincoln in paraphrasing his government policies.

Like Duterte, Lincoln was also number 16 of the United States.

Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.

(1861-1865). He was president during the Civil War (1861-1865). Lincoln was against slavery.

He was only 56 years old when he was shot. He died the following day.

According to mysticalnumbers.com, the number sixteen represents great changes, wholeness and perfect completeness.

In the Tarot, number 16 is the Tower card. The Tower card symbolizes great changes, moving on to something or someplace completely new.

It could for example be a change of faith, moving to a completely new location or another big change in life.

Reversed it indicates being stuck or being reluctant to make a change.

Looking back, the main slogan of President Duterte during the campaign period, and he reiterated that in his inaugural speech last Thursday, is genuine change.

And as the Tarot says, if no.

16 is refused, it indicates being stuck to the old state and turning down change.

As it is, the country resoundingly accepted no. 16’s promise.

Sixteen is also a symbol of wholeness. This is the number of perfect completeness.

Sixteen is a number of perfect measures. Number 16 is a square number; 4 X 4=16 According to Numerology, number 16 is outspoken, strong-willed and analytical.

The number 16 is a karmic number, and people under its influence need to keep their feet on the path of higher

learning. They must cultivate their personal willpower, independence and initiative action to enable them to overcome obstacles that come into their life experiences.

There is the downside though, number 16 denotes that many will experience trials and defeats throughout their lives. Unforeseen events may seem to follow people with this number, and possible manifestations of this energy include illicit love affairs.

Check these for more trivial facts: There are 16 ounces in a pound.

Silverware anniversary celebrates 16 years.

A sixteenmo is the size of a book made by folding each sheet of paper into 16 leaves.

The size of the book being approximately 6X4 inches (17X10 cm).

Tennessee became 16th state in the USA in 1796.

The 16th Amendment (1913) made it legal to obtain income tax in the United States. The Government now had legal authority to collect income tax from individuals and corporations.

King Jotham reigned 16 years in Jerusalem. He did what was good in the eyes of the Lord. 2 Kings 15:32-33.

The son of King Jotham, King Ahaz also reigned 16 years. He did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord. 2 Kings 16: 1-2 Saint Helier is the patron saint of Jersey who died in 555. The largest town in Jersey is also named Saint Helier. His feast day is July 16. Pilgrimages to St. Helier’s Hermitage Rock take place annually.

Margaret was named patron saint of Scotland in 1673.

Margaret (1045-1093) was queen of Scotland from 1058 to 1093. She was married to King Malcolm III of Scotland. Queen Margaret spent much of her time in charitable

work and founded many hostels, monasteries and churches. She died on November 16, 1093. Margaret was canonized in 1250 by Pope Innocent IV. Her feast day is November 16.

International Day for Tolerance. On the 16th November 2016 is the International day of Tolerance.

The 18th Amendment of the United States went into effect on January 16, 1920. It stated that all manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors was illegal.

The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773.

The Residence Act affirmed Washington D. C. as the capital of the United States on July 16, 1790.

The historical ship called “Mayflower” set sail from Plymouth, England on July 16, 1620. On board were 102 pilgrims seeking a new life free from persecution in America. The ship anchored a cou-

ple months later (November 21st). The pilgrims settled down in an area which was named Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Marie Antoinette’s execution 16 October 1793Marie

Antoinette, Queen of France was executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793. She was only 37 at the time. Marie Antoinette was from Austria. She was married to Louis XVI. The French wedding was held at

Versailles on May 16, 1770.

Papua New Guinea declared independency from Australia on September 16, 1975.

Pope Benedict XVI was born on April 16, 1927.

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DENR-12 official shot dead in Koronadal

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BALLET PHILIPPINES. Members of the Ballet Philippines perform their dance routines during the country’s premier ballet company show dubbed BP in Blue at SM Lanang Premier over the weekend. Lean Daval Jr.

NIDENTIFIED gunmen shot dead today an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Office 12 here while he was driving his motorbike in San Antonio subdivision, Barangay Sta Cruz, Koronadal City.

Supt. Barney Condes, Koronadal City police director identified the victim as Noel Dunca, DENR-12 human resource management office chief.

Condes said manhunt has been launched against the suspects.

Dunca was driving his black motorcycle (MMA3874) at about 9:30 a.m.

Monday when two men riding on separate motorbike

tailed him and opened fire at the back of his head.

The victim died on the spot, the report added.

Responding members of the scene of the crime operatives (SOCO) of the PNP in the area recovered empty shells of cal. 45 pistol at the crime scene.

A forester by profession, Dunca finished Forestry at the University of the Philippines (UP) Los Banos, Laguna and studied Bioresource Science at Ehime University United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences in Japan.

Employees of DENR-12 were shocked to learn of Dunca’s killing and urged the police to speed up investigation to give justice to the slain DENR official. (PNA)

Book donation drive launched declares for T’boli senior high students Malacañan July 6 regular holiday

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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ECOGNIZING the need for reference materials, communication students from the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) will launch a drive to collect used books and distribute the same to the senior high students who belong to T’boli tribe in the town of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.

Rexor Amancio, the external vice president of the Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Sining at Komunikasyon

(Sinikom) of AdDU told reporters during yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City in Davao City that the book collection drive aims to gather used encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books.

“We have set-up a booth inside the SM City Davao where donors can drop their book donations,” Amancio said.

Sinikom students will be accepting book donations

until Sunday, July 10 before it will be handed down to the T’boli students in Lake Sebu by the end of this month.

The activity will be in partnership with the SM Foundation.

The same book collection drive was already initiated by SM Foundation years ago.

“We approach the SM management to ask whether we can revive it and they agreed,” he said.

The group targets to collect more than 100 books for the senior high student in the area.

“A research conducted by the university revealed that T’boli tribe needs more reference books,” Amancio added.

More than 100 volunteer members of the Sinikom official academic club of the Mass Communication of AdDU will take turn in manning the booth.

nine other “reform measures” aimed at creating real change.

Cayetano said his bill aims to increase the minimum base pay and allowances of PNP personnel, allowing the lowest ranking police officer to receive a gross minimum pay of P50,530 per month, inclusive of benefits and allowances.

Cayetano explained that police personnel in the country do not receive adequate compensation from the government despite the risk to their lives brought by their profession. The senator also

said the police force’s low wages makes them vulnerable to the temptation of corruption.

Compared to other neighboring countries, Filipino law

enforcers are severely underpaid, Cayetano noted. An entry level Filipino Police Officer (PO1) only receives a basic monthly salary of P14,834,

Cayetano: Let us increase police salaries now

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ULFILLING an electoral promise that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his running mate Senator Alan Cayetano made during the campaign season, the Senator filed a bill seeking to increase the salaries and other incentives of law enforcers in the country, particularly officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Cayetano’s bill, known as the Philippine National Police Compensation Act of 2016, was filed at the beginning of the 17th Congress, along with

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By ALEXANDER D. LOPEZ

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RESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday, July 4 issued Proclamation No. 6 series of 2016 declaring July 6, Wednesday as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr or the Feast of Ramadan.

Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) as a regular holiday throughout the country, an occasion being celebrated by the Muslim world for three days after the end of the month of fasting.

Malacañan said the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and

sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr.

The proclamation added: “WHEREAS, in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Wednesday, 6 July 2016, as a regular holiday throughout the country.”

For the Islam believers, Eid’l Fitr means the feast of the breaking of the fast that is practiced during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Observance of fasting during the Ramadan is the fourth of the 5 pillars of Islam.

EO on FOI expected until next week: Sec. Andanar

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HE best days are yet to come.”

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary, Martin Andanar has announced that the long-awaited Executive Order (EO) on Freedom of Information (BOI) is being finalized and is expected within the week.

“This week, watch out for the draft of the Executive Order for the Freedom of Information which should be released

within the week. This is the President’s commitment to the public,” Andanar said.

According to Andanar he reminded President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the assumption of command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) about the FOI. He said he had the chance to remind the president of his commitment to the media and to the people. “This Executive Order is being drafted and fine-

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NEW INVENTION. Davao Inventors Association’s Samuel Abrenilla (right) shows the image of his latest invention, the Coktek Temper 2, which will be launched soon during yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. He was joined by DIA president Virgilio Sangutan. Lean Daval Jr.

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Small-scale wind farms to future-proof PHL economy

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FILIPINO researcher is developing a tool to aid in decision-making for the placement of small-scale wind turbines in cities across the Philippines to meet the country’s growing energy demand.

Sherdon Niño Uy from Cauayan, Isabela has secured a prestigious scholarship from the British Council and the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to undertake this research at Birmingham City University in theUnited Kingdom (UK) as part of a PhD in Engineering.

At present, energy demand in the Philippines is not being met adequately. Rotating brownouts -- where electrical power is reduced or restricted in a particular area -- have been a common occurrence, especially in southern parts of the country.

Earlier this month, a 12hour brownout hit Siargao Island due to the installation of new relay posts and servicing of equipment.

Last April, the Luzon grid was placed on “red alert” when peak demand reached an alltime high of 9,746 megawatts.

It was thought that dwindling energy reserves and a spike in demand due to the summer heat may lead to rotating brownouts around the capital area.

Renewable energy such as wind power can address the growing demand for electricity, which is needed to ensure future economic development for the country.

Wind power can also avert the use of power barges, which are both costly and unsustainable.

However, wind energy as a power source must be implemented with small-scale wind turbines at strategic locations within a metropolis, where wind resource is at its strongest, yet space is limited.

Uy’s research aims to

develop a decision support system for wind resource assessment that is useful for cities, such as Manila, in order to aid in decision-making for the placement of small-scale wind turbines within an urban area.

“My research will have clear implications for the economy of the Philippines, as it will highlight the need for more reliable, sustainable, clean and cheaper energy generated at the source of fuel. Aside from attracting investment and creating new jobs to build and maintain, small-scale wind farms will reduce the problem of brownouts, fuelling the future economic development of the Philippines, as well as similar developing countries in Southeast Asia,” Uy said.

He added that the multicultural and research-oriented study plan of the UK is conducive for a PhD programme.

“Exposure to such an environment with various backgrounds will enrich me as a person and make me become aware of the broader world,” he remarked.

Since the focus is on research, Uy said he will develop practical skills and craft research studies that are useful to society. “Thus, I will be trained to solve real-world problems,” Uy added.

Meanwhile, he shared that it has been easy for him to adjust to the way of life in the UK, adding that the people in Birmingham City University are friendly, helpful and accommodating.

“My supervisors, colleagues and administrators at Birmingham City University are always ready to offer any help that I might need, whether in academic or personal matters. I made new friends in the first few months I have been studying here and I look forward to many more great experiences that will come during my stay in the universi-

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SURGE IN INVESTMENTS. Board of Investments’ Gil Dureza reveals that foreign investors expressing their interest to invest in the region are increasing amounting to P886 million worth of investment leads. Dureza was among the guests of yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

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By CHENEEN R. CAPON

NVESTMENT leads in Mindanao surged to a “phenomenal figure” of P1 trillion in the first semester of the year following the victory of President Rodrigo R. Duterte in the May 9 national and local elections.

This was bared by Gil Dureza, head of the Board of Investments (BOI) in Regions 11 and 12.

“We’re receiving a num-

ber of inquiries from investors which started three weeks ago. It’s almost every day that we receive two to three foreign inquiries,” Dureza earlier told reporters during yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao. However, he later texted EdgeDavao in the evening that the total investment leads in the Davao Region have surged to a trillion mark. He said that the latest investment lead in manufacturing.

Dureza said 12 to 13 big ticket projects are about to be poured by foreign investors in Mindanao in the next three

years.

Foreign direct investments will be coming from countries like China, Taiwan, India and Europe.

He said the investors are interested to invest on petrochemical, iron and steel integrated operations, business, mass housing, power generation and agriculture-resource base.

To fast track processing, Dureza said a team was created composed of BOI, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Davao City Investment

Promotions Center (DCIPC).

He added the team is keen on bringing majority of these investments in Mindanao as investors are now on the process of complying with the requirements.

He stressed that most of the incoming investments are basically necessary for the growth of other allied industries in the region and in Mindanao, emphasizing that most of the companies will serve as engines for growth and job creation in the island-region.

Growth in the number of foreign investment is expect-

at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City, Dominguez said proposals such as the grant of special powers to the President to deal with the traffic situation would be considered to ease Metro Manila’s chronic congestion that has stymied growth and turned off investors.

“We intend to take the traffic crisis by the horns not only because of the grave economic costs of congestion but also because of its adverse effects on the health and quality of life of our labor force,” he said.

Talking to almost 200 of the country’s leaders, including former President Ramos and former Prime Minister Cesar Virata, Dominguez said during the RCBC event that the new administration aims to address the short-term economic concerns of the country while looking far ahead to build an economy that is fairer

to the Filipino people.

“Both the short-term goals and the longer-term strategies must cohere and deliver palpable results,” he said. “Otherwise, we could reap more profound disenchantment.”

As part of its 10-point socioeconomic agenda, the Duterte administration will revolutionize Philippine agriculture to raise rural productivity and also pour massive public investments into human capital to improve the country’s educational system and widen public access to health services, he said.

“We seek to rapidly decentralize our economy, improve the productivity of our agriculture and temper the population growth rate,” Dominguez pointed out, adding that the front-loading of the country’s infra investments intends precisely to achieve more strategic goals of dispersing economic

opportunities, improving the nation’s logistical backbone and meeting the employment needs of the young population.

The finance secretary stressed that the new administration will also enhance the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program and open to unsolicited proposals and ideas from the private sector to better stimulate the economy and further create jobs, especially for young Filipinos.

“I assure you that both the concept and the execution of the PPP program will be dramatically reviewed,” he said.

“This should only secondarily be a tool for raising revenues.”

“This is first and foremost an opportunity to bring private sector participation in nation-building,” he said. “The PPP program will, in the new dispensation, no longer be merely a PowerPoint presen-

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INANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the new government will carry out a wide gamut of initiatives ranging from infrastructure buildup and tax reform to easing traffic congestion and enhancing the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program, in step with President Rodrigo Duterte’s 10-point socioeconomic agenda that aims to make all Filipinos benefit from the country’s growth streak.

Dominguez said that delivering progress for all over the next six years is the only way for Government to arrest the public disenchantment that had propelled Mr. Duterte to the presidency, arising from the majority’s belief that they have yet to reap the fruits of high growth in recent years.

In a recent forum organized by the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)

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Sec. Cusi keen on linking Visayas, Mindanao grids

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NERGY Secretary Alfonso Cusi said the completion of the inter-connection of the three main grids could be implemented during his term.

Cusi said in a press conference he is now studying the potential project.

Power-grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) started the feasibility study on different routes to connect the two main islands, which is expected to be completed this year.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a budget of PHP152.46 million for NGCP to complete the study, after the grid operator filed a petition.

The NGCP revealed in

its petition that its studies shown the western route for the connection of the Visayas and Mindanao grids – through Cebu-Negros and Zamboanga Del Norte – was the most viable prospect.

The link between the two grids was first conceptualized by a study from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in 1984. It also included the Leyte-Cebu 230 kilovolt (kV) AC high voltage interconnection projection, Leyte-Luzon 350 kV HVDC interconnection project and the Leyte-Mindanao 250 kV HVDC interconnection project.

Currently, the Luzon and Visayas grids are only linked through the Leyte-Luzon 350 kV HVDC. (PNA)

SHOPPING FOR A NEW DRESS. Muslim women shop for new dress in preparation for the celebration of Eid’l Fitr or the end of the holy month of Ramadan at a store along R. Magsaysay Avenue in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

Book on PAL packed Davao inventors laud Rody’s plan with historical trivia

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FIVE-YEAR-IN-THEMAKING coffee table book on Philippine Airlines (PAL) was launched recently as part of the flag carrier’s 75th anniversary celebration.

The 200-page book, unveiled to foreign dignitaries, government officials and media, contains the history of PAL, stories of its past and present employees and interesting trivia on the airline’s many firsts.

PAL Chairman Dr. Lucio C. Tan and President Jaime J. Bautista were on hand for the book signing during the formal launch held July 1 at the Century Park Hotel.

Also in attendance was Aurora “Aimee” Carandang-Gloria, the country’s first female commercial pilot; Fr. Cesar Santos, representing his recently demised mother, Rebecca Verzosa-Santos, PAL’s first international stewardess; among others.

“PAL’s story is also the story of the Philippines and the

Filipino people. The flag carrier is our country’s ambassador to the world,” wrote Dr. Tan in the book.

“This coffee table book serves as a chronicle of the company’s storied legacy to the Filipino nation,” added Mr. Bautista.

Aside from stories on Rebecca Santos and Aimee Carandang, the book also includes articles on a family of PAL employees spanning three generations, the evacuation flight of Filipinos from war-torn Libya, the pilot of Saint John Paul II during his 1981 Papal visit, the 2015 Pope Francis’ visit to Tacloban and many more.

Also in the book are the evolutions of the PAL fleet of airplanes, the PAL logo since 1941 and the cabin crew uniforms since 1946.

The well-researched article on PAL’s history is penned

by Carlos Palanca-awardee Carmen Aquino Sarmiento.

Copies of the book are available through the PAL Boutique.

to adopt Cuba’s health programs

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AVAO inventor Virgilio Sangutan expressed positive outlook on the country’s alternative and traditional medicine with the track the current administration is taking.

Sangutan lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s move of sending Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial to Cuba for bench marking during the first Cabinet meeting at the Malacañang last week.

Duterte said the country can adopt best health practices of Cuba to address problems on accessing public health services.

“The new administration should design its science and health program after Cuba’s universal health care system,” Sangutan said during yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao.

For Sangutan who serves as president of the Philippine Alternative and Herbal Medi-

cine (PAHM), Duterte’s move is a positive development to alternative and traditional medicine industry in the country.

He said the health system in Cuba was improved for many years because of the integration of western medicine to traditional and herbal medicines.

“Students taking medical-related courses are obliged to take subjects on this,” he added.

An inventor of herbal

medicine himself, Sangutan said the Philippines can learn from the experience of Cuba being home to a lot of herbal plants.

He pointed out that the DOH only named 10 of the hundreds of herbal plants with therapeutic effect that can be found in the country.

For instance, he said a lot of scientific research can back up the therapeutic effect of malunggay but it remained

national polls.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo told reporters Monday that the central bank “will be getting the specimen signature sometime

within the year.” ”I am sure (we will issue Duterte-signed paper bills) within the year because there should be a banknote that will be issued in his first year of office,” he said.

Guinigundo said the central bank normally issues about three billion pieces of bank notes annually, mostly composed of the Php50 and Php100 denominations.

In the past, bulk of the issuance was composed of Php20 billion but the central bank official said demands by banks for this denominated has declined.

With the drop in demand for the Php20 bill, Guinigundo said they increased production for Php500 and Php1,000.

“Standards have risen so we need to get more higher denomination (bills),” he added.

Last year, the central bank demonetized bank notes included in the New Design Series (NDS) that were issued since 1985, which lost monetary value on December 31, 2015.

Demonetization of the old series paper bills was done three decades after the central bank issued the NDS.

Under Section 57 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7653 or the New Central Bank Act, the BSP may replace notes of any series that are more than five years old and coins that are more than 10 years old.

The BSP defines demonetization as “the process of removing the monetary value of a legal tender currency by the issuing authority.”

Demonetized currencies will no longer be accepted for payment of goods and services.

While Philippine residents can still exchange their NDS holdings with the central bank until this year without limit on volume, Filipinos abroad can only swap up to worth Php10,000.

Effective January 1, this year, the old notes are not considered as a liability of the BSP anymore and only the New Generation Currency (NGC) notes will be honored as legal tender.

The central bank issued the first batch of NGCs in December 2010.

As of end-September 2015, there are about 2.29 million NGCs in circulation, amounting to Php722.98 billion. (PNA)

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DURIAN YIELD DOWN. Durian Council of Davao’s Larry Miculob says there is a 60-percent decrease of durian fruit production in Davao City as an effect of the previous months’ El Niño. Miculob made the pronouncement during yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

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By HENRYLITO D. TACIO (First of Two Parts) “It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance.” – Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor

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HEY have one thing in common: they are engaged in the world’s oldest profession.

Daniel, a 19-year-old half-Chinese, looks like the very popular actor of his namesake. At one time, he was with his friends attending a party. While his friends were dancing, an American came to him.

They talked for a few moments, and then the American told him that he was staying in a hotel. “If you have time, you can come to my hotel room,” the foreigner said before leaving.

Daniel was surprised by what the American said. But he had already an idea since he heard some stories from friends who had the same experience before. He was not only curious but he also wanted to buy a new cellular phone.

He went to the hotel, knocked the door, and there he saw the American. “Come in,” the foreigner said. The door locked and indeed it was what he thought. At the middle of the tryst, the American wanted to perform anal sex but Daniel objected. And so, the American made him an offer: to perform an oral sex on him and he would pay the teenager P15,000.

Although he couldn’t imagine doing it at first, he did eventually. “I really needed the money,” he said, adding that he had gone out with 27 people already. “But I do it only when I badly need some cash,” he said.

Marianne is only 18 years old but she’s already involved in the world’s oldest profession. She was only 15 when she lost her virginity to her boyfriend, who was two years older than her.

Her boyfriend left her when he found out that she was pregnant. To avoid embarrassment for her family, she also left her hometown and came to Davao City.

She stayed with a 17-yearold friend, who worked as a guest relation officer in a sleazy bar.

After the baby was born, Marianne joined her friend.

To provide her child milk and other needs, she also moonlighted as a sexy dancer in another bar. She also went out with some of her customers. “I accepted this as my fate,” she says.

When Daniel and Marianne were asked if they were not afraid of contracting the dreaded human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes the Ac-

quired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), they said they select their customers. “I don’t go out with just anyone,” said Daniel. “When I do anal penetration, I usually use a condom.”

Marianne said she usually asked her customers to use condom. “But there are those who don’t want condom when doing it,” she said. “If I insist, he may just leave or get mad at me.”

In his television show “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa,” the Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte advised that people who cannot control their sexual urges to practice safe sex by using condoms.

Davao City has been identified by the Department of Health (DOH) as having the most number of HIV/AIDS cases in Mindanao. And as the mayor of Davao, Duterte is very much concerned about it.

A vocal reproductive health advocate, Duterte wanted to do something about it but the constitutional clause on privacy and medical ethics for doctors not to reveal the identity of their patients “are hampering the efforts to combat the disease.”

In fact, Duterte once threatened to close a local private hospital because it refused to provide him the name of the AIDS patient who had died in the hospital. “He did not force himself

after the hospital administrators refused to divulge details on the patient, aware that he would clash head-on with the provisions on privacy in the Constitution and medical ethics,” wrote Davao veteran journalist Roger M. Balanza.

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risk areas.” Also included were Bulacan (particularly San Jose Del Monte), Antipolo, Cainta, Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas and Laguna (specifically Santa Rosa).

Since 1984, Davao City has already 1,503 HIV-AIDS cases, as of the last quarter of 2015 data. From January to

first “AIDS Hour.” According to Health Secretary Janette Garin, the awareness-raising event was “a concrete example of the Philippines doing (its) part in the global effort against HIV and AIDS.” Carlos H. Conde, of the Human Right Watch, commented: “Raising awareness is a key part of tackling the Philippines HIV epidemic, now the fastest-growing

i n h e world. But by omitting HIV prevention measures for men-who-havesex-with-men (MSMs) and the people who inject drugs (PWIDs), the AIDS Hour is the government’s latest missed t

was reported in January 1984. In July 2000, three agencies -- the Health Action Information Network (HAIN), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) -- came up with a publication entitled, “A Matter of Time: HIV/AIDS Development in the Philippines.”

According to the book, with only 13,000 infected Filipinos, the status of HIV/ AIDS in the country was described as “low and slow.”

Most of these infected, at that time, believed that AIDS is a foreigners’ disease. “It’s not a Filipino disease,” one of those infected said. “I thought that since I had no foreign partners, just Filipinos, it’s impossible for me to get infected.”

Filipinos in the far-flung areas likewise believed AIDS was common only in Metro Manila. “They said there’s no AIDS here in Davao, only in Manila,” commented a teenager who’s HIV-positive.

In 2015, Davao City was listed by the Department of Health (DOH) as one of five cities outside of Metro Manila with “high prevalence” of HIV/AIDS. The other four were the cities of Angeles, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga.

Sixteen cities and municipalities in National Capital Region were listed as “high

February this year, 76 cases had been recorded.

From “low and slow,” there is now “a full-blown AIDS crisis” in the country, as seen in the growing statistics. A report released by the DOH’s Epidemiology Bureau in January this year said that 27 Filipinos are infected with HIV each day. This is a big leap from one new case of HIV infection per day in 2008.

“This is actually a continuation of the ongoing upward trend in the number of Filipinos getting infected with the HIV,” wrote Outragemag. com. “On a daily basis, the number of Filipinos infected has increased to: four in 2010, nine in 2014, and 17 in 2014.”

Last May 14, the government observed what is described as the world’s

opportunity to educate and assist people at highest risk of contracting the virus.”

In Davao City, most of the HIV cases come from MSMs, according to Alma Mondragon, the Mindanao executive director of Alliance Against AIDS in Mindanao. The latest AIDS update from the health department said that 89% of HIV cases were transmitted through sexual contact among MSMs. Conde reported that HIV epidemic among PWIDs is concentrated in Cebu City. Quoting a report from the Philippine National AIDS Council’s report, he said that “a staggering 52% of people who inject drugs were infected with HIV” in 2013, up from 0.4% in 2007.

Iris Gonzales, in a blog, New Internationalist, wrote: “Dr. Joven Cuanang, neurologist and chair of a private hospital in the Philippines, said that because of the growing incidence of HIV in the Philippines, the medical community feels the urgent need to raise the public’s awareness of the issue, adding that ‘It’s already an epidemic.’” -- (To be concluded) (Photos from the net)

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HE marching order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to all government agencies right after he was sworn into office is to cut short the government processing procedures and to eliminate redundant requirements.

Immediately what comes to our mind are the long queues in government agencies like the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), among others.

To single out the PRC office for one, the long queues would start in the evening were applicants especially those from the provinces endure the tedious process for PRC license. They roll sleeping mats so that they will be the first to get limited priority numbers by the morning. Others come by the break

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The same with the LTO and the NBI where you have to cross the street or go to a bank or bayad center to pay your fees when the system goes down, which happens often. The DFA too has voluminous requirements for passport applicants.

Without sacrificing the legal requisites, these government agencies and others not mentioned should find a system where filing of digital records will eliminate the tedious process of having to bring back the same old papers already submitted.

It will also help if the government sets up a single national ID system or a profiling system that is accessible by all government agencies.

A lot of things are to be done in order to cut down this old nemesis called bureaucracy.

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Federalism: What’s in it for Juan dela Cruz?

SYMPOSIUM, “Pursuing Federalism: A Shift from Unitary Presidential to Federal Parliamentary Government,” fired the first volley when former stalwarts of the 2005 Constitutional Commission gathered at the Marco Polo Hotel June 25.

Former UP President and Prof. Jose Abueva, CDPI chief Lito Lorenzana (Chairman and SecGen, respectively, 2005 Con-COM), Con-Com members Atty. Raul Lambino and Joji Ilagan served as resource persons to a small group of 50 advocates, including this corner.

(FYI. I had served as an active member of the Coordinating Secretariat of the 2005 Con-Com during my tenure as Political Affairs Director under the Office of Political Affairs Sec. Gabriel Claudio and USec. Ray Roquero in the Office of the President.)

I was all ears as it took me to a trip down memory lane, actually.

The animated forum gathered together some of Davao’s prominent citizens from the business, academe, youth and private & NGO sectors and was a coordinated project of the Centrist Democratic Political Institute, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.

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SPENT my childhood in Cebu where my father owned a chain of movie houses, including the first air-conditioned one outside Manila,” bared the eigthysomething John Gokongwei, Jr. in a speech delivered before an ad congress a few years back. “I was the eldest of six children and lived in a big house in Cebu’s Forbes Park.”

A chauffeur drove this son of a wealthy businessman to school everyday as he went to top-notch San Carlos University. “I topped my classes and had many friends,” he recalled. “I would bring them to watch movies for free at my father’s movie houses.”

Then everything changed when his father died suddenly of complications due to typhoid. He was only 13 and the family lost everything. Their big house, cars, and business were all taken by the banks.

“I felt angry at the world for taking away my father, and for taking away all that I enjoyed before,” he admitted. “When the free movies disappeared, I also lost half my friends. On the day I had to walk two miles to school for the very first time, I cried to my mother.”

His mother, a widow at 32, told him: “You should feel lucky. Some people have no shoes to walk to school. What can you do? Your father died with 10 centavos in his pocket.”

The family started from scratch all over gain. “My mother sent my siblings to China where living standards were lower. She and I stayed in Cebu to work, and we sent them money regularly. My mother sold her jewelry.

When that ran out, we sold roasted peanuts in the backyard of our much-smaller home.”

When that wasn’t enough, the young John opened a small stall in a public market (palengke). He chose one among several

SomeSPECKS OF LIFE how, Abueva, L o re n z a n a , Lambino and Ilagan were able to evoke the NEED to move at a faster than normal pace the wheels of Fred C. Lumba federalism under a Duterte government. Otherwise…

The original proposals embodied in the 2005 Con-Com which were presented to then Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo were the same items the “Four Musketeers” discussed in the forum.

They felt, as they did before, that the 2005 Con-Com proposals were as timely as today’s headlines.

Abueva, in his usual calm and scholarly demeanor, stressed that the subservience of the LGUs to the central government in Manila has hindered the progressive steps of those in the countryside where there is an empowerment

lack.

Ilagan, beautiful and brainy as ever, deciphered for the participants the microscopic constraints of the economic provisions of the 1987 charter which prevent FDIs from smoothly flowing into the country.

Lambino, for his part, favoured a return to the old two-party system, adding that the very successful American federal system mirrors why political turncoat-ism is not allowed in the US political dynamics.

Of course, the event was just the spark necessary to create a “wild fire,” so to speak. As usual, Lito was in his elements, never allowing the mood to drag into a monotonous situation, cajoling the folks to be sensibly animated in the repartees.

Notable federal advocates like former Sen. Nene Pimentel, ex-CJ Reynato Puno and several other hereto unnamed personalities have yet to make their presence felt in the national stage.

I thought we missed ex-Cagayan de Oro mayor and original federalist Reuben Canoy at the Marco Polo affair.

I am informed that presumptive Senate President Koko Pimentel will file (or has filed) the federalism bill as his first official act in the

Senate.

At any rate, I don’t know if my good friend Lito and CDPI people forgot to invite the Davao City media sector because they are integral parts of the developmental process and will articulate the federalism bandwagon.

I hope a media summit might be next in the CDPI calendar, if this may serve as a friendly reminder. Thanks.

I think though, that at this time, when Pres.

Duterte is just warming up his seat in the Palace, that the real issue to respond to by movers of federalism is the basic question a Pinoy in the street usually raise: What is in it for me, for a simple man like Juan dela Cruz?

Will federalism make Juan dela Cruz rich and free from debts?

Will Juan dela Cruz be assured of education for his children, shelter for his family, employment and livelihood to provide food on the table?

Evidently, federalism and its advocates must adequately answer these because they directly affect those whom Pres. Digong described in his inaugural speech, as “the poor, the hopeless and the defenseless,” don’t you think so? (Email your feedback to fredlumba@yahoo.com.). God bless the Philippines!

public market a THINK ON THESE! few miles outside the city “because there were fewer goods available for the people there,” he said. “I woke up at five o’clock every morning for the long Henrylito D. Tacio bicycle ride to henrytacio@gmail.com

traverse.”

Some of the world’s most famous personalities have limitations to conquer before they hit the big time! American basketball superstar Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. James Whistler, one of America’s painters, was expelled from West Point for failing chemistry.

In 1905, the University of Bern turned down a doctoral dissertation as being irrelevant and fanciful. The young physics student who wrote the dissertation was Albert Einstein, who was disappointed but not defeated.

Sir Winston Churchill suffered financial ruin more than once while his political career was seemingly aborted on several occasions.

Perhaps, it was Churchill’s numerous failures that led him to define success as “going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”

The life of Harry S Truman, before he became the president of the United States, was full of setbacks. He and his father both suffered bankruptcy. West Point rejected his application. In fact, he experienced so many failures as a young man that he once wrote to his sweetheart, Bess, “I can’t possibly lose forever.”

Truman was his party’s fourth choice for senator. He was the underdog in every election he fought. He was so poor that even after he was elected senator, he was forced to use a public health dentist and to sleep occasionally in his car while on the campaign trail.

Before they became well-known authors, they have to beg publishers to print their books. Dr. Seuss’s first children book, And to Think that I Saw It on Mulberry Street, was rejected by 27 publishers. William Kennedy had written several manuscripts, all of them turned down by numerous publishers, before

his “sudden success” with his novel Ironweed, which was rejected by 13 publishers before it was finally accepted for publication.

Alex Haley got a rejection letter once a week for four years as a budding writer. Later in his career, he was ready to give up on the book Roots and himself. After nine years on the project, he felt inadequate to the task and was ready to throw himself off a freighter in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

As Alex was standing at the back of the freighter, looking at the wake and preparing to throw himself into the ocean, he heard the voices of all his ancestors saying, “You go do what you got to do because they are all up there watching. Don’t give up. You can do it.

We’re counting on you!” In the subsequent weeks, the final draft of Roots poured out of him – and the rest was history.

An unknown poet says it well: “When things go wrong as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh; When care is pressing you down a bit, rest if you must, but don’t you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, as every one of us sometimes learns, and many a failure turns about when he might have won had he stuck it out. ”Don’t give up though the pace seems slow – you may succeed with another blow. Success is failure turned inside out – the silver tint of the clouds of doubt, and you never can tell just how close you are, it may be near when it seems so far. So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit – it’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.”

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the palengke with my basket of goods.”

At the palengke he had chosen, he set up a table about three feet by two feet in size. He laid out his various goods -- soap, candles, and thread – and kept selling until everything was bought. Why these goods? “Because these were hard times and this was a poor place, so people wanted and needed the basics --- soap to keep them clean, candles to light the night, and thread to sew their clothes,” he explained.

Being young, at age 15, had its advantages. “I did not tire as easily, and I moved more quickly. I was also more aggressive. After each day, I would make about 20 pesos in profit!

There was enough to feed my siblings and still enough to pour back into the business. The pesos I made in the palengke were the pesos that went into building the business I have today.” ”The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were not limitations to overcome,” said Helen Keller, who was not only deaf but blind as well. “The hilltop would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to

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help the government curb the problems now considered as a menace of the society.

In Davao City, at least seven self-confessed drug pushers surrendered to Davao City acting Mayor Paolo Duterte Monday -- just barely a week after President Duterte assumed his post.

The seven were turned over by councilor Edgar Ibuyan Jr as they were operating within his area in Bankerohan.

The acting mayor welcomed the decision of the ‘surrenderees’ as he urged illegal drug peddlers in the city to change their ways and look for better sources of livelihood.

He said the city government is willing to help them start a new life.

In an interview with reporters, the young Duterte said that Dabawenyos who are involved in the illegal drugs trade -- both users and peddlers -- know that they are putting their lives at risk.

“Kamong mga taga Davao na nalambigit anang droga, nagabaligya, kabalo naman

mo na naa mo diha sa delikado (You know that if you are involved in the illegal drugs trade you are putting your lives at risk),” he said as he urged them to reform.

Duterte said the local government would help those who will sincerely change.

“Kung tinod-anay ang ilang pag bag-o, tabangan nato sila, bisag ginagmay, na makanegosyo sila (If these drug pushers are really serious in their promise to reform and change their ways, we are willing to help them. They can start by putting up small businesses),” he said.

When it comes to illegal drug users, the young Duterte also encouraged them to seek rehabilitation.

Monday’s drug pushers were the first batch of personalities who voluntarily surrendered to the local government.

President Duterte vowed to enforce a massive campaign against illegal drugs, which he considers a threat to families and a menace to peace and order. (With reports from CIO Davao City)

and order program, establishing the special unit Task Force Davao, the emergency and crisis response unit Central 911, and the community-based Barangay Auxiliary Police Force,

among others.

President Duterte has also provided law enforcers skills and equipment to combat criminality and other lawless elements. (City Info)

monitored.

Three men were also arrested Sunday during anti-illegal drug operation after they ignored police calls for them to surrender voluntarily on June 30.

Cordero identified the arrested suspects as Joseph Nibrada Natar, 30, a militiamen and resident of General Luna, Carmen; Weng Asi, 31 and

Joselito Tomenez 32, both of Kabacan, North Cotabato.

Police seized several sachets of suspected shabu from the suspects who are now detained at police detention cell while charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 are being prepared against them.

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venting all people from smoking and drinking on the shorelines,” Paolo asserted.

He added that during the campaign, he had the chance to visit Baler in the province of Aurora where he noticed cigarette butts and empty bottles dumped in the sands.

Paolo also clarified he will not leave his job as Davao City’s vice mayor if ever his father would ask him to stay in Malacañang.

He said that as of the moment his father has not given them any advice if the latter needs a helping hand.

way below the monthly living wage of P27,510 for a family of five (5) set by the National Wages and Productivity Commission.

Cayetano said a significant increase in the monthly salaries and other benefits of our policemen and women is a step towards uplifting the morale of the police force, revitalizing the police institution and attracting the best and the brightest young individuals to join the PNP.

“It is not enough that we punish and remove corrupt cops from the service. Without just compensation, crime and corruption will only seduce what is left of the government’s honest, yet, impoverished police personnel,” Cayetano said.

Cayetano also filed other “campaign promise bills” during the first day of the 17th Congress, including an updated Freedom of Information (FOI) bill and a Mindanao Peace and Development Bill.

ed to further increase with the track being undertaken by the current Duterte administration as the constant positive projection of Mindanao will entice more investors to

expand their operation here, Dureza emphasized.

“In the past five years the trend for investment, especially in our region, is regularly moving up,” he said.

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tuned as we speak and with God’s grace, we can announce it this week or next week.”

The Secretary also said that a Presidential Task Force Against Media Killings is being put together. “We hope that this would allay fears in the media and the public and grant them assurance that the killing of journalists would stop.”

Andanar said the document pertaining to the said task force is being prepared

by the legal department of the PCO and the Office of the Executive Secretary.

Earlier, Malacanang released a statement condemning the ambush of a journalist in Surigao City who was a staunch anti-drug advocate, known for his hard hitting radio commentaries against suspected drug lords and other personalities involved in the illicit drug trade. (PCOO News Release)

ty,” he shared.

Niño’s scholarship has been possible through funding from the Newton Agham Programme, which involves the British Council in the Philippines working in partnership with the Philippine government through DOST to deliver initiatives that benefit Filipino researchers and build sustainable, long-lasting links between the UK and the Philippines.

The Newton Agham Programme is providing £3 million to develop science and innovation partnerships that promote the economic development and social welfare of the Philippines.

Professor Craig Chapman welcomed Niño as the latest addition to a growing international PhD student community studying at Birmingham City University’s Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) Lab. “Nino is a welcome member of our Lab and is already showing great promise, full of

energetic curiosity and sharp intellect. The Newton Agham Programme has brought two countries together in the pursuit of developing research with the potential to impact the field of study,” Chapman said.

He noted that at Birmingham City University, they aim to expose their PhD students to the latest International methodologies.

“Niño participated in Europe’s first workshop on model-based systems engineering with Object Process Methodology (OPM) and applications to knowledge-based engineering and design automation,” he said.

“Niño got the chance to work with the KBE Lab’s industrial partners, Rolls-Royce, as well as academic partners from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Chapman added.

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tation.”

In a two-day consultation meeting last week in Davao City, over 450 leaders of the business community welcomed initiatives towards improving capitalization of the country’s agriculture sector, integrating farm systems in a novel way to produce a higher value of crops, and making farming more economically rewarding.

One concrete suggestion of the business leaders who took part in the Davao meeting was to establish a national ID system to properly target public services and subsidies, he said.

Dominguez said the past administration had lavishly funded a conditional cash transfer program but had been basically blind because there were no means to specifically target such assistance.

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the senior high students who belong to T’boli tribe in the town of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. The two students were guests of yesterday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr. Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service

Case No. 2003-XI-01206 VILLAGE OPERATORS AND DRIVERS TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (VODTRANSCO), Petitioner x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - --x

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: BUNAWAN VIA BUHANGIN and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on May 8,2017. In the petition filed on June 21, 2016, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JULY 19, 2016 at 9:20 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of June 2016 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service

Case No. 2011-XI-00206 GOMER B. ZAMORA, Petitioner

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: TALOMO and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 14, 2017.

In the petition filed on June 15, 2016, petitioner request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JULY 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 21st day of June 2016 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

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The dawn of a new province

Congresswoman Lorna B. Bandigan takes her oath as the first Congresswoman of Davao Occidental.

WHILE PHILIPPINE HISTORY WAS BEING MADE IN MALACAÑANG LAST JUNE 30, a new dawn was also rising with the inauguration and oath-taking of the congressman, governor and other local executives and legislators of 81st province of the Philippines, Davao Occidental at the Municipal Hall of the province’s capital Malita.

Created through Republic Act 10360 enacted on July 23, 2013, Davao Occidental is the newest province in the country and comprises five municipalities, namely Sta. Maria, Malita, Don Marcelino, Jose Abas Santos, and Saragani.

After some cultural presentations and the singing of the Provincial Hymn, the lone congressman of the province Lorna B. Bandigan took her oath.

Sworn in after Congresswoman Bandingan were the councilors of all four municipalities, followed by the vice-mayors, and then the mayors.

The oath-taking of the provincial board members followed in quick succession with the oath-taking of Vice-Governor Franklin P. Bautista and Governor Claude P. Bautista capping the ceremonies.

In his speech Governor Bautista said that the creation of Davao Occi-

dental was a dream come true. “We are now a part of history,” said governor Bautista, “I believe the creation of Dav Occ will enable government to bring much-needed development and services to what were once neglected municipalities.”

For her part, Congresswoman Bandigan vows to help in education. She also mentions plans to develop the province’s tourism potential in a side meeting.

Congratulations to the newly elected government of the country’s newest province, Davao Occidental!

The municipal councilors took their oaths together.

Congresswoman Lorna B. Bandigan.

Governor Claude P. Bautista takes his oath of office together with his family.

Governor Claude P. Bautista.

Vice governor Franklin P. Bautista taking his oath.

James Y. Joyce, Michael A. Maruya, Virginia T. Cawa, Rudy P. Mariscal Sr., and Bradly L. Bautista were sworn in as mayors of their respective municipalities.

Members of the Provincial Board.

The municipal vice mayors.

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MX3 in Deutschland

MX3 EMABARKED ON ANOTHER TOUR 10,330KM FROM THE PHILIPPINES. This time, the country of destination is Germany for the One Kapamilya Go! The European leg of this Global tour took the MX3 team in the city of Dusseldorf. This is the seventh most populated city in Germany. Situated at the base of the Rhine River, Dusseldorf is the home to some companes listed in the Forbes Top 500 and is regarded as one of the fashion hubs of Germany. A popular street, Konigsallee is a magnificent boulevard with its exquisite shopping malls and arcades.

The Mitsubushi Electric Halle was the venue for the concert show. As early as noon the place were brimming with people as buses,cars and people filled up the carparks. The queues were long but it did not seem to unfaze the people who were in line.

The anticipation of everyone was think in the air. Our Kababayans came from other nearby German cities and also from other countries like Belgium and Netherlands. As the gates were opened at around 1 in the afternoon, all raced inside the theater to get the best seats in the house. At this point, Team MX3 Handed out envelopes with coffee, tea and capsules. The most important content however,

were the christian tracks to let everyone know of the good news of the gospel. It was wonderful to see a diverse mix of crowd; some came with their families, peers, and friends to see their favorite artists and take a break from the daily grind of work.

In the shows overseas, one of the most awaited portion are the on stage games that allows the crowd to have live participation. MX3 had “Sakit Mo I Arte Mo” where the contestants are allowed to showcase their acting abilities by portraying the manifestations of certain disease conditions that plague a lot of people these days. Winners are determined by crowd cheers and response.

Alpha beta and gamma mangostin contain powerful anti – oxidants and anti inflammatory components that can alleviate a number of health conditions. Its wonderful effects can be synergized by proper diet and regular exercise. MX3 products have all these: Alpha Beta and Gamma Mangostin and can be enjoyed in the form of capsule, tea and coffee. It can be integrated in almost every aspect of our daily life. Our health is a gift that we must take good care most.

Kapamilya stars Bea Alonzo, Enchong Dee, Liza Soberrano, Enrique Gil and Matteo Guidi-

celli were there to entertain the crowd while Pooh provided the comic antics. It was heartfelt to hear our kababayans sing songs that remind them of home. It is a joy and pride for MX3 to bring smiles to our new heroes, the Overseas Filipino Workers.

Most regions in the Philippines were represented in the arena.

Amidst the cold and gloomy weather in Germany, the venue was enveloped by the warm smiles, cheers, applauses and Filipino camaraderie.

MX3 Products are available in major drugstore chains and supermarket nationwide. For online orders please visit www. mx3.ph.

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Bootleg Beatles are back in Davao

Gary Valenciano, remains a Kapamilya

GOOD SHOWS deserve an encore.

Making their way back to Davao City are the Bootleg Beatles.

Since their inception in 1980 the band has performed hundreds of gigs across the globe, earning themselves an amazing reputation along the way.

George Martin himself described the Bootleg Beatles experience as “A terrific show”, whilst the Mail on Sunday hailed their “Mind- boggling accuracy”.

Neil Harrison (former John Lennon); Andre Barreau (George Harrison) and David Catlin-Birch (Paul McCartney) met in 1979 when they were all cast in the hit West-End production, Beatlemania. When the show finished its run the band, knowing the repertoire inside out, decided to continue performing it and thus The Bootleg Beatles were born in 1980, along with the entire tribute genre.

What started as 4 musicians with black polo necks and a wig has evolved into The Bootleg Beatles’ lauded show which combines note-perfect renditions of Beatles repertoire, spectacular costume changes and a visually stunning video backdrop. The Bootleg Beatles faithfully recreate 6 phases of the Beatles meteororic rise from a basement (The cavern in Liverpool) to a rooftop (The famous

Apple concert in 1969) via Shea Stadium, Sgt Pepper and the Magical mystery tour.

After 31 years portraying John in the Bootleg Beatles, Neil Harrison announced his intention to retire from performing in January 2011. Following an intensive audition process, and much media speculation, in July 2011 the Bootleg Beatles announced Adam Hastings would don the wigs and glasses in the band. His debut performances with the Bootleg Beatles have been met with rave reviews from fans and critics alike and last July 2014 Andre Barreau retired and after many auditions Stephen Hill was chosen to take on the role of George Harrison together with Steve White (Paul McCartney) & Ringo Starr (Gordon Elsmore) Formed from the original cast of London’s West End hit

show ‘Beatlemania’, The Bootleg Beatles have become ‘an institution’ in their own right with their note-perfect recreation of hits from every era of the world’s most famous songbook. Every tiny detail is meticulously covered from costumes to authentic period instruments; from the ‘Liverpudlian’ banter to their ‘inflection perfect’ vocal mimicry. But it’s not only their sound that is so authentic; they bear an uncanny resemblance to the Fab Four. As one reviewer recently said... “It’s not John Paul George and Ringo ... but you simply won’t believe it”.

There’s never been a better time to immerse yourself in the magic of the Bootleg Beatles – don’t miss a show that was described as “Offthe-scale fabulous” by BBC Radio’s Chris Evans, and “Flawless!” by Mojo Magazine. You’ll love them – Yeah Yeah Yeah!

The world’s first and finest tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles, continue to thrill audiences performing their acclaimed homage to the Fab Four.

The tribute band are touring the Philippines throughout July and will be stopping off in Manila on July 12, 2016 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, next stop Davao on July 15, 2016 at SMX Convention Center, & and last stop will be in Cebu on July 16, 2016 at Waterfront Hotel. Ticket Prices are as follows VIP 3,000 (with seat no.) GOLD 2,300 (with seat no.)

SILVER 1500, (free seating) BRONZE 650 (free seating) Tickets are available at The SM Department Store, Customer Service Counter of SM City Davao and SM Lanang Premier or online at smticket.com. For Ticket Info. 09228048484 or 09154087888. (NJB)

MR. PURE ENERGY GARY VALENCIANO REMAINS A KAPAMILYA after signing an exclusive one-year contract with ABS-CBN last June 28. His contract covers his appearances in the Sunday noontime show “ASAP” and new projects.

The total performer will also be releasing an album, under Star Music, entitled “Gary V at Primetime” featuring his songs used as official sound track (OST) to various teleseryes. Included in the lineup of songs are “Wag Ka Nang Umiyak,” “Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan,” and “Ikaw Lamang” among others.

Present in the signing were ABS-CBN’s president and chief executive officer Carlo Katigbak, ABS-CBN chief operating officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, TV Production head Laurenti Dyogi, and Gary Valenciano’s wife and manager Angeli Valenciano.

Teri Malvar is Moscow Int’l Film Fest best actress

AFTER HER WIN IN THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL EARLIER THIS YEAR, Cinema One Originals actress and the star of award-winning indie film “Hamog” has once again brought pride to the country in the international scene after being the first Filipino to bag the coveted Best Actress award at the Moscow International Film Festival in Russia.

Malvar won the St. George Prize for Best Actress for starring as

the main character in the Cinema One Originals film titled “Hamog” (Haze), directed by Ralston Jover which also recently won the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Golden Goblet award at the 2016 Shanghai International Film Festival. It was also the festival’s centerpiece presentation.

At 15 years old, Malvar is the youngest Filipino actress to win a Best Actress Award in an A-list film festival.

It can be remembered that Malvar made waves in 2013 when she beat Superstar Nora Aunor in the Best Actress category

during the 2013 Cine Filipino Film Festival.

Three years later, the young actress has already collected three Best Actress awards for her excellent and notable performances in her films.

Malvar also won Best Actress in the 2015 Cinema One Originals awards night. Director Ralston Jover’s “Hamog,” a story on the lives of four street children who suddenly get caught in a web of consecutive and unforeseen tragedies, reaped four recognition including Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, and the

coveted Jury Award.

Teri Malvar is recognized for her performances in “daring roles that have expanded the range of contemporary Philippine cinema.” She is best known for playing promising roles in Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s “Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita,” Ralston Jover’s “Hamog,” and Ice Idanan’s “Sakaling Di Makarating.”

“Hamog,” the awardwinning film of Cinema One Originals, will have a special screening on July 13 Wednesday at 7PM at the Dolphy Theater in ABS-CBN Main Building.

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Waterfront Davao gets two from Expedia PH

EXPEDIA, ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING TRAVEL PORTALS ONLINE, has recently awarded Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao “Most Engaged” and “Loved by Guests of Hotels.com” last Thursday afternoon, dated June 30, 2016.

The first one is awarded to the hotel that actively participates in campaigns, uses the Expedia Partner Central on a regular basis and engages their market management team. The latter award is in recognition of the hotel’s consistently high level service towards guests, providing them with an overall excellent experience during their stay.

Prior to these, WIHD also received an excellent guest rating certificate from Hotels.com last 2015. Hotels.com is an affiliate of Expedia Inc. and one of the leading booking websites with properties from international to local chains of hotels and resorts.

The Waterfront team – Executive Chef Victor Barangan, Food & Beverage Manager Ron Labtang and Hotel Manager Bryan Lasala receive the awards from Expedia’s Associate Market Manager, Ms. Niña Acasio .

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National Disaster Consciousness Month kicks off in Davao Region

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HE Office of Civil Defense in Davao region (OCDXI) launched the National Disaster Consciousness Month side by side with the line agencies of government like the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Emergency Response Center Central 911 of Davao City.

Liza Mazo, director of the OCD XI said the activities this month started with massive information campaign through a press briefing at the Philippine Information Agency in Davao region (PIA-XI); the 5-Kilometer Fun Run; coastal clean-up and

mangrove planting in Barangay Lasang, Davao City; and the Regional Gawad Kalasag Awards that will culminate the commemoration on July 29.

Mazo added that all activities on skills competition and rescue exercise and the establishment of incident command system will be held on July 21 and 22.

“All these activities will be participated by line government agencies and the local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils or DRRMCs,” she pointed out.

She further explained that in times of disaster, the RDRRMC provides assistance to the local government units which are encouraged to come up with plans on disaster management with communities which are greatly affected by calamities. (Joey Sem G. Dalumpines/PIA-XI)

HIS school year’s “Balik-Eskwela 2016 Sulong Dunong Scholarship Program” of the provincial government of Compostela Valley will benefit 944 students.

The beneficiaries coming from the different towns in the province also received school supplies that include bags that contained school supplies like note books, pencils, paper, pens and other reference materials.

The school supplies were personally handed to

the beneficiary-students by newly-installed Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy in a ceremony that was facilitated at the provincial capitol over the weekend.

The students will also receive cash assistance amounting to P1,800.00 each to be released by August of this year.

The Sulong-Dunong is a scholarship program for the active members of the PagAsa Youth Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PYAP), a duly constituted baran-

gay-based organization of the out-of-School youths (OSYs) aged between 15-24 years old and who are clienteles of the Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD).

“OSYs should be given the chance to prove their worth, discover their potentials and help them become better citizens in the community,” Governor Uy emphasized in his message.

He vowed to fully support the program under his administration, stating

further: “As the new father of the province, I have only one advice to all of you. I want you to take good care of these and we will help our parents to show them that we are trying our best in school.”

This Sulong-Dunong program is being implemented by the provincial government of Compostela Valley through the Provincial Social Welfare & Development Office (PSWDO).

(Rey M. Antibo, IDS Comval)

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HE Commission on Population XI, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), shall be celebrating World Population Day on July 11, 2016.

This year’s theme, “Investing in Teenage Girls,” highlights the need to help our female adolescents realize their potential by opening doors of opportunity for them by pushing for their rights to a proper education, the provision of comprehensive and holistic reproductive health services and the promotion of their welfare through adolescent friendly initiatives and programs.

Worldwide, teenage girls continue to battle various risks to their health and happiness. These include early sexual initiation, pre-marital sex, teenage pregnancy, and early motherhood.

According to the 2015 data provided by the UNFPA, 20,000 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth each day in developing countries.

10% of girls who have had sex before age 15 have said that they were coerced. While various threats have lessened their chances at achieving a full life, our female adolescents are not fully equipped to deal with the consequences of risky lifestyles. Suicide has been noted as the leading cause of death among girls between the ages of 15 and 19. The second leading cause of death among those in the

same age bracket has been identified as complications of pregnancy and child birth.

Similarly in Davao Region, the numbers tell an alarming story.

In the Young Adults Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS) 4, an increase in teenage fertility has been spotted, putting the region at 5th nationwide with 17%, higher than the national average of 14%. Of 960,000 Davao Region youth, 42,000 or 18% of females aged 15-19 have begun childbearing, compared to 8% in 2002. 3% of females from the same age bracket are pregnant with their first child, while a whopping 14% are mothers.

Both show a marked increase from 2002 with 2% and 6% respectively.

These findings can be attributed in part to the fact that 44% of female youth from Davao Region have sexual experience. 38% have engaged in pre-marital sex, a giant leap from only 15% in 2002. 2% of female youth aged 15-24 have had sex before age 15, while 30% in the 18-24 age bracket have had sex before age 18.

The age at which females had their sexual debut has also become younger at 17 years old, in contrast to 19 years old as recorded in 1994.

As of 2013, 38.5% or 370,000 of Davao Region youth have engaged in pre-marital sex, compared to 23.2% in 2002. This places Davao Region as 3rd highest in the country, significantly high-

er than the national average of 32%. Of this number, 295,000 or 8 in 10 participated in their first pre-marital sex encounter without any form of protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or unwanted pregnancies.

The numbers reflect an emerging issue—the need for more intensive strategies to address risky sexual behavior at the home, school and community level. This becomes all the more evident when backed by the regional data.

Only 5% or 1 in 20 youth has discussed sex at home while growing up, 2nd lowest in the country. 59% or 3 in 5 don’t have any source of info about sex, 2nd highest in the country, and only 39% can find help in school regarding sex-related problems, 2nd smallest proportion nationwide. Suicide amongst Davao Region youth is also a cause for concern, with 12% having ever thought of ending their lives, 3rd highest in the country, and 3% or 3 in 100 youth having ever made attempts, placing 6th nationwide.

The Juniors’ Responsibilities on Gender and Adolescent Development (JRGAD), an innovative strategy under the Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program (AHYDP) of the Commission on Population XI, seeks to provide the youth with key information and life skills in dealing with the many issues they face in this day in age.

One of its major offshoots,

the operationalization of teen centers has been viewed as a tremendous support to adolescents, allowing them to avail of counseling services offered by organized peer groups which can help delay the onset of early sexual exposure, pre-marital sex and hence, teenage pregnancy. Trained peer counselors have shown a remarkable ability at harnessing the potential of the youth and have succeeded in reaching out to both friends and classmates during a state of vulnerability and need, thereby enabling troubled youngsters to make decisions which are most beneficial to them. By supporting this mechanism of “teens for teens” or “peer-to-peer,” more adolescents, especially teenage girls, stand a chance of claiming their futures and achieving their dreams.

Our young females, the wives and mothers of the coming generation, should be constantly empowered, engaged and provided support to capacitate them and help them actualize their potential.

A tomorrow blossoming with promise should never be traded for the appeals of the flesh.

As the adage of the Commission goes, “Ang pag-aaral ay para sa hinaharap, ‘wag ipagpalit sa sandaling sarap.” Our teenage girls have their whole lives ahead of them to grow into the women they ought to be. Kelly Marie T. Conlon, Information Officer I, POPCOM XI

HANGE IS COMING. That’s something we could all use, and— hopefully—one of those changes will be a significant and perceptible reduction of Metro Manila’s horrendous round-the-clock traffic.

It sounds great, but one of the solutions we’ve heard involves scrapping the MMDA’s current number-coding scheme under its Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program, in favour of the oddeven scheme which theoretically reduces the number of vehicles plying major thoroughfares by 50-percent.

Those with more than one vehicle may not be affected; but those with only one Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Case No. 2016-XI-00895 (2002-XI-00075)

Case No. 2016-XI-000931 (2011-XI-01048)

ENRIQUE V. MARANAN, Petitioner-Vendor

MIGUEL G. BELARMINO, Petitioner-Vendee

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioners request authority for the Approval of Sale and Transfer executed by ENRIQUE V. MARANAN in favor of MIGUEL G.BELARMINO of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Equipment issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: INAWAYAN and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate is still valid and subsisting up to April 1, 2022.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

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NetworkLabs will provide technical training in the field of wireless technology to teachers of Smart’s partner schools under the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP). NetworkLabs will also provide hands-on experience of its various telecommunications

equipment.

The MOC is one of Smart’s initiatives under SWEEP, an industry-academic partnership that seeks to improve the level of technology and engineering education in the Philippines.

In the photo are (center) NetworkLabs chief executive

officer Teodor Drobcsak and Smart senior vice president for network planning and engineering Mar Tamayo. Flanking them are Nokia head of human resources consulting (Philippines) Christina Cabrera and Smart senior supervisor for academic partnerships Cynthia Capua.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Approval of Sale and Transfer of Unit with Renewal of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

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Petition for Approval of Sale and Transfer of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JULY 18, 2016 at 09:20 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 20th day of June 2016 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

GERRY B. JUNGCO, Petitioner-Vendor

ARMA C. JARDENICO, Petitioner-Vendee

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NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioners request authority for the Approval of Sale and Transfer executed by GERRY B. JUNGCO in favor of ARMA C. JARDENICO of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Equipment issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ-DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: TAGLONO and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on June 11, 2017. In the same petition filed on June 21, 2016, petitioners likewise request authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JULY 19, 2016 at 09:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least, TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a one (1) daily newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of June 2016 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

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OVERNOR Anthony G. Del Rosario over the weekend said he is definite in pushing through the completion of the Davao del Norte Sports Complex and putting up a Sports Academy in the province and aim for the hosting the South East Asian (SEA) Games in 2019.

“Since last year when I was the chair of the Committee on Youth and Sports in the House of Representatives, I have been talking closely with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the

Philippine Olympics Committee (POC) for Davao del Norte to host the SEA Games in 2019,” the newly-installed governor of the province told reporters in an interview.

He confessed of feeling excited about hosting the SEA Games by saying: “things are falling into place” as he noted that Butch Ramirez was picked by President Rodrigo Duterte as chair of the PSC. “Hopefully we will sit down again and talk about it,” he said.

Optimistic about the SEA

Games, Del Rosario viewed it as more appropriate to host it at the regional level as he foresaw the huge number of delegation of about 10,000 persons to be accommodated.

“I have a feeling we will not be able to hold it on our own because the expectation is 10,000 delegates,” he pointed out.

“That is why we will do it with Davao City and possibly other provinces in Region 11,” he added.

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should implement better programs for local inventors.

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Two Pinoy fighters suffer Cavs’Thompson controversial losses in Japan arrives for Canada F

ILIPINO boxers Argie “Bomba” Toquero and Rey “Stingray” Laspinas both suffered controversial decisions against their Japanese rivals last Saturday night at the Yano Fitness Center in Zama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Toquero lost to lightweight Rikki Naito by a technical decision after the Japanese could no longer continue to fight due to two nasty cuts on his eyebrows.

The Japanese referee declared that both wounds were made by accidental head butts in the 4th and 6th rounds. But trainer Ericson Asilo denied it, saying both cuts were inflicted by

the solid left hooks thrown

by Toquero. And so the fight was decided on the three judges’ scorecards.

The 24-year-old Naito won on points due to the one point deduction against Toquero in the 4th and 6th rounds to improve his record to 15 wins against one loss.

The 22-year-old Toquero suffered his 5th loss against nine wins and two draws.

“Dapat talo ang Hapon

by TKO at kami ang panalo (the Japanese should have lost by a TKO and we should have won),” said Toquero’s trainer Ericson Asilo.

Taishi Aoshima, the Jap-

anese handler of the female boxer from Thailand - Sophita Nuetkrathok - also said that it was a punch and not really a head butt.

A lot of Filipinos also saw the fight and they also cheered for their two fellow countrymen. After the main event, they went to Toquero to cheer him up and take photos.

The case of Laspinas, however, was also different for he lost by a split decision to Junpei Toriumi in their 6-ronder bout.

But he was also robbed of victory, according to Japanese matchmaker Kei Nidaira, who sent a text message to Laspinas after the fight.

“I was there in Zama and I thought you won the fight,” said Nidaira, also assistant manager of Japan-based Ricky Sismundo, a former WBO Asia-Pacific Youth featherweight champion.

Nidaira also said, “All of my friends said that you (Laspinas) won by unanimous.”

Laspinas, who is managed by Monique Santig, dropped to 21-13-6, while Toriumi improved to 14-122.

The boxing card was presented by the US Army Garrison Japan and Katsumata Promotion, as their Independence Day Special event. (PNA)

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CHAMP. Cleveland Cavaliers forward-center Tristan Thompson is playing for Canada.

HE formidable Canada squad is complete.

Fans finally saw a glimpse of Tristan Thompson after the Cleveland Cavs forward arrived in the country later than the rest of the squad for the Olympic Qualifiers.

The Canadian star, who slipped into the country on Saturday morning, joined practice on Sunday afternoon but has largely kept a low profile.

Thompson declined to grant a short interview, instead giving just a “peace” sign before obliging to photo requests.

Lee added to Knicks C OURTNEY Lee has accepted a four-year contract offer worth about $50 million from the New York Knicks, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because nothing can be signed or finalized until July 7, when the NBA’s offseason moratorium on player movement is lifted.

The Knicks will become the seventh team for the well-traveled Lee, who just finished his eighth NBA season. Lee averaged 9.6 points last season for Memphis and Charlotte, matching his career average.

Lee has also played for Orlando, New Jersey, Houston and Boston. He’s also been to the playoffs five times, including each of the past four seasons.

The agreement was first

reported by Basketball Insiders.

Lee becomes the third significant player addition so far in this offseason by the Knicks, who also have a new coach in Jeff Hornacek. New York traded for Derrick Rose late last month, then got Rose’s former Chicago teammate, Joakim Noah, to agree to a $72 million, four-year deal on Friday.

The Knicks needed to fill their shooting guard slot again after Arron Afflalo, whom they signed last summer, opted to become a free agent. He agreed earlier Saturday to a $25 million, twoyear deal with Sacramento, a person with knowledge of that deal told AP. New York was 32-50 last season, yet a new presumed starting five of Rose, Lee, Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis and Noah — if healthy — should be able to improve that.

Pinoy champ loses OPBF title to Japanese challenger France’s Olivier Giroud controls the bal under pressure from Iceland’s Birkir Saevarsson. AP

PBA player dies after collapsing during practice

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ILBERT Bulawan passed away while playing the game he loved most. Jerome Ascano THE Philippine basketball community was clouded in grief on Sunday after Blackwater big man Gilbert Bulawan passed away after collapsing during team practice. He was 29.

Blackwater governor Siliman Sy confirmed the bad news shortly after.

“He passed away during practice. No reason yet (coming) from the hospital,” said Sy in a short text message.

Sketchy reports said the former San Sebastian stalwart collapsed while practicing with the Elite at the SGS Gym in Quezon City and, after efforts by team staff to revive him failed, was rushed to the Capitol Medical Center.

Efforts to revive him at the hospital, however, were unsuccessful.

Bulawan, a 6-5 big man picked in the second round of the 2011 PBA Rookie Draft, would have turned 30 on August 25. He had stints with Meralco and Barako before joining Blackwater in a jour-

neyman career.

The death, believed to be the first by a player in a PBA team’s active roster, came as a complete shock to people close to the young player and his family since he has no known ailment.

He was also the first PBA player to die in practice or an actual game.

Bulawan was a member of the last San Sebastian team that won the NCAA men’s basketball championship in 2009 where he teamd up with Calvin Abueva, Ian Sangalang, Ronald Pascual,

Pamboy Raymundo, among others.

Bulawan also played in Davao City during the 2009 Kadayawan Basketball Invitational Tournament for San Sebastian-Phoenix.

Fellow PBA players immediately took to Twitter and other social media sites to express sympathy to the family of the journeyman player.

“We are very saddened to hear of the passing of one of our beloved players and a member of the PBA family,” said PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa in a statement.

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ILIPINO champion Ardin “The Jackal” Diale was dethroned by his Japanese challenger Daigo Higa via a fourth round knockout in their title fight for the Orient Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) flyweight crown Saturday night at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

The undefeated Higa stopped Diale in 2:39 of the fourth round to score his 10th straight win all by knockouts.

Diale, a native of Malungon, Sarangani Province, suffered his 10th defeat against 31 wins and three draws.

The 20-year-old Higa is also the reigning WBC Youth world flyweight champion.

He won the title by knocking out then undefeated Jakkrawut Majoogoen (14-0) in the seventh round last July 24, 2015 at the Siam Paradise Entertainment Center in

Bangkok, Thailand.

Higa successfully defended it via a 10th round TKO win over another Filipino challenger Renren Tesorio last Nov. 7 in Tokyo.

He retained his crown in his second title-defense via a second round technical knockout win against Filipino challenger Romel Oliveros last March 5 at the Korakuen Hall.

The 27-year-old Diale won the vacant OPBF crown by a unanimous decision win over Renoel Pael last Dec. 2 in Mandaluyong City.

He retained it by a unanimous decision victory against Jonathan Francisco last Feb. 20 at the Taguig Sports Complex in Taguig City.

Diale is also a former IBF Pan Pacific Youth flyweight, WBO Oriental flyweight and Philippine flyweight champion. (PNA)

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NOT TAKING LIGHTLY France not taking Gilas lightly

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RANCE point guard Tony Parker and team assistant coach Ruddy Nelhomme admitted that they are concerned about the Philippines use of the 3-point shot as a weapon ahead of their showdown.

“We know it is a big part of their arsenal and they are very good at it,” said Parker. “If the Filipinos get hot from the outside it will open up the lane for Andray Blatche and those quick point guards of theirs. So we have to guard against that.”

Nelhomme, a long-time assistant to France head coach Vincent Collet said that the French were able to take in Gilas’ match

versus Turkey the other evening that ended up in a 84-76 win for “12 Dev Adam.” He said of the game that “the Philippines is fast and you cannot underestimate them.”

Parker described the Philippine team, which features FIBA Asia Mythical 5 mainstay Jayson Castro and explosive scorer Terrence Romeo, as “fast and talented.”

The French, ranked in the world by FIBA, are in Manila after they lost to eventual champion Spain in the semi-finals of EuroBasket 2015.

The Philippines is also at this stage of qualification after losing to China in the gold medal match of the 2015 FIBA Asia Cham-

pi-

onships.

France and the Philippines, both bracketed in Group B of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying To u r n a m e n t along with New Zealand, open the hostilities on Tuesday, July 5. Over in Group A, Canada, Senegal, and Turkey will also compete for one of the last 3 slots available to the 2016 Rio Olympics that opens this August 5.

VOL. 9 ISSUE 92 • TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 BATTLE OF THE GUARDS. It will be a test between NBA star Tony Parker and Asia’s best guard Jayson Castro.