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ISIS THREAT. A personnel of Task Force Davao inspects the baggage and luggage of province-bound passengers including this bag owned by a young boy at the entrance of the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT). Authorities in the city issued a heightened security alert after acting Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte announced that the city is facing threats from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

NO ISIS PRESENCE IN DAVAO CITY: PNP ‘We are still verifying threat info’-- Acting Mayor Pulong

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AVAO City Police Office (DCPO) chief Senior Supt.

Michael John Dubria said the terror threat in the city is still “unconfirmed” as there is no ISIS group operating in the city as earlier claimed by Acting Mayor Paolo Duterte.

ISIS is the dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and Syria considered as an extremist militant group that has been wrecking havocs in the Arab countries nowadays. The group is also known for kidnapping western journalists and aid workers.

“There is no truth to the information that there is ISIS in Davao City or in Region 11 but that doesn’t mean that there’s no threat

directed to the city,” Dubria said in a press conference the DCPO called on Thursday following the earlier pronouncement on the presence of security threat from terrorist group ISIS. Dubria also denied the presence of any “ISIS-inspired group in Davao City or in Davao Region” but confirmed the possibility of ISIS-supporter groups in other parts of Mindanao.

Earlier on Thursday, the City Information Office (CIO) issued a press statement stating that the city is facing threats from ISIS as revealed by Acting Mayor Duterte.

The CIO added that the acting mayor had already ordered the

police and the military to beef up security and intensify intelligence gathering to avert possible attacks from the said international terror group.

The acting mayor added he already had information on the whereabouts of the group but he refused to give specific details to the media as it is still subject for validation.

“I don’t believe that there is an ISIS group in Davao City or in any area under the jurisdiction of PRO (Police Regional Office) 11,” Dubria stressed.

The DCPO chief also gave assurance that he has regular exchanges

of data with other intelligence units that will help validate the information relayed by the informant of the acting mayor.

The threat might come from other terror groups such as the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) who earlier signified their support to the ISIS, he added.

Dubria also did not dismiss

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BOMB SNIFFING. A K-9 handler from the Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSC) guides his bomb stiffing canine through the bags and baggage of province-bound passengers at the entrance of the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT). The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and Task Force Davao issued a heightened security

alert after acting Mayor Paolo Z. Duterte announced that the city is facing threats from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

EMC to intensify war DCPO on alert as Rody joins vs drugs and terrorism

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HE Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will intensify its support to law enforcement operations functions as the government is intensifying its campaigns against illegal drugs.

In a statement to the media on Thursday, Major Ezra Balagtey of the information office of EMC said the command will also strengthen its anti-terrorism operations in the region.

Balagtey said the recent move of the command is based on the directive given by Lt. General Rey Leonardo B. Guer-

rero, EMC commander.

The directive was handed down by Guerrero to his subordinate commanders during the semestral command conference at Naval Station Felix Apolinario in Panacan Davao City last July 5.

Guerrero also instructed the concerned unit commanders to coordinate closely with their counterparts in the Philippine National Police (PNP).

The coordination will deal on how the AFP will effectively support law enforcement operations, intensify intelligence gathering on illegal drug personalities and other security

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HE 7th City Council of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) convened its inaugural session held at New Sangguniang Panglungsod Session Hall in Penaplata, Samal District last July 5.

City Mayor Mayor Al David T. Uy, the outgoing presiding officer turned over the gavel to the new presiding Officer Vice Mayor Orly Amit, signifying that the new presiding officer accepted his full duties and responsibilities.

During the inaugural session the newly elected and re-elected members of the Sanguniang Panglungsod

were given the chance to deliver their respective privilege speeches.

Vice Mayor Amit commended the messages of each city councilors and assured that the 7th city council will provide better services to the people of Samal Island.

Amit also emphasized of their all out support to the leadership and policies to be implemented by Mayor Uy especially in the delivery of basic services to the people of the island. “l’m looking forward with high expectations from the

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Hariraya festivities today

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HE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) will activate 400 to 500 police officers for today’s arrival of President Rodrigo R. Duterte for the Hariraya celebration at the SMX Lanang Convention Center.

“The whole force of the police station 2, 5, 4 of DCPO will be engaged in the security,” DCPO chief Senior Supt. Mi-

chael John Dubria told reporters in an interview yesterday.

He said police presence on streets will be more visible today as their recently received an augmentation of 600 more police forces.

“I have already given my directives to the concerned station commanders,” Dubria emphasized.

Police personnel will be

patrolling round-the-clock for the arrival of the president and during his stay at the scheduled festivities in Lanang, Davao City, the DCPO chief added.

Following the alleged terror threat from ISIS group, he said the security level in the city was also heightened.

While there is always security threat to the city ever

since, the alert level now is increased following the victory of President Duterte, Dubria emphasized.

The DCPO will also intensify its checkpoint operations and patrols as other dignitaries will also be present in today’s activities.

“We cannot put the securities of our dignitaries at stake,” Dubria said.

metric ton.

In doing so, he assured support in providing fertilizers and good seeds, as he hoped to transform regions that are short of becoming rice sufficient to be rice-sufficient in two years.

The Agriculture secretary said over PHP9 billion have been allocated to farm-to-market roads (FMRs) while only PHP7 billion is released for rice production.

He then issued a policy statement to address the basic issue on whether “we build roads or we produce rice” in a bid to “redirect” policies to build FMRs only if they connect to key food production areas or to potential food production areas.

“We will not build roads for the heck of just building roads because our main purpose is to produce food,” Piñol

said.

He said the DA will build 10 to 15,000 hectares and go for the quicker communal irrigation projects, more environment friendly projects to meet the growing population rate of 1.9 percent per year as the past irrigation projects cover only 62,000 hectares every year and that do not seem to work.

Piñol also spelled out his department’s basic foundation of a sound agriculture and fisheries program that includes a national color-coded agriculture and fisheries map.

Added to these is to conduct a national food consumption quantification survey to project how much should be consumed at a specific time of the year so farmers could produce them.

The survey provides the government the data and information to avert food short-

age and forecast a demand for such commodities and products over time; how much food should be produced in relation to population growth; and come up with a rational plan on how to support specific sectors in agriculture.

He also ordered DA officials to devise an easy access financing program for farmers, fisherfolks, agriculture and fisheries stakeholders especially to the small farmers and fisherfolks who could not meet collateral and documentary requirements by banks and are lured by “loan sharks.”

“We are working on the mechanics of the financing scheme right now based on the President’s promise to allocate PHP1 billion per region on the easy access financing program,” he said.

“Government must initi-

Piñol to rationalize agri spending on food security

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EPARTMENT of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has vowed to institute reforms in the agency by implementing sound agricultural policies and programs During his meeting with the science community and premier research institutions here, Piñol said the fundamental changes will be set after finding the disparity in the allocation of funds in the rice program.

He said rice sufficiency is “not all politics” and noted that practical reforms are doable to promote rice production rather than import rice.

“It’s about food security and we have to have the rice needed for the country,” Piñol said.

With this, he challenged regional directors to accomplish “rice sufficiency regions” by producing more rice by 1

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Malnutrition prevalent among lumad children in Davao City

By CHENEEN R. CAPON crc@edgedavao.net

W MALNUTRITION. City nutritionist Evangeline D. Genite of the City Health Office (CHO), who discussed with reporters the malnutrition problem in the city, says a large number of children ages 0 to 59 months are considered

moderately malnourished while 512 are acutely malnourished. Genite graced yesterday’s I-Speak media forum at City Hall. Lean Daval Jr.

HILE the prevalence of malnutrition among young Dabawenyos decreased in the last four years, active participation of the mothers continued to be a challenge.

Operation Timbang conducted during the first quarter this year revealed that the prevalence rate in Davao City is 1.4 percent, lower than the 3.5 percent in 2013.

Speaking in yesterday’s I-Speak forum, city nutritionist Evangeline D. Genite of the Davao City Health Office (CHO) said a total of 2,224 children ages 0 to 59 months were considered moderately malnourished while 512 were severely wasted or acutely malnourished.

Most of the malnourished children in the city are

in Paquibato district, mostly among indigenous peoples (IPs).

Genite said most of this young IPs are not eating the right amount and kind of food at the wrong time.

This year’s first quarter figure was lower than the 4,559 wasted children and 2,107 severely wasted recorded in 2013.

Last year, Genite said 2, 486 children from the city were identified as wasted and 611 were severely wasted.

The classifications of children were based on their body measurements that include weight and height.

The nutrition division of the city will continue the distribution of the Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to

ORE free mobile operations are now to be expected now that the local government unit (LGU) of General Santos City has its own dental health bus.

Given by the Department of Health (DOH) on July 4, the dental health bus will be utilized during the Barangayan sorties of the city government.

The dental operations are part of the government services that the local government of General Santos wants for the people to have a closer access.

Mayor Ronnel Rivera said the bus is a fruit of the good relationship LGU Gensan has been building with the various national agencies.

“What I wanted is for LGU Gensan to establish good connection with other government national agencies. We can do more if there are a lot of people and institutions to help us. Besides, we can service more our constituents if we can have this kind of partnerships,” the mayor explained.

The bus cost P3,950,000

and is complete with utilities such as two dental chairs and autoclave.

It was received by city mayor’s office Chief-of-Staff Voltaire Tiu and City Health Officer Dr. Washington Lorenzo.

Aside from the dental health bus, the partnership of LGU Gensan with other agencies has also yielded positive results.

The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) grant of several farm-to-market roads and other farming implements and Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Salintubig program are among the gains realized by the LGU. The massive street-lighting project that took place in the city within the last two and half years would not have been made possible without the partnership of the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) and South Cotabato Electric Cooperative II (SOCOTECO II).

Mayor Rivera is now look-

City receives Lumad leader gunned Gensan dental bus from DOH down in Panabo City M

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LEADER of the Indigenous People (IP) belonging to Ata-Manobo tribe and his companion were gunned down by unidentified gunmen in Panabo City on Wednesday, July 6.

Reports reaching the EDGE Davao said Datu Ruben Labawan, 42 years of age and the Ata-Manono Chieftain from Paquibato District Davao City and his companion Romeo Tinio, 49 years old were shot to death at around 4:00 in the afternoon of Wednesday after leaving from a meeting they attended at RJ3 Restaurant in Barangay Gredu, Panabo City.

In a statement sent to the media, Captain Rhyan Batchar, chief information officer of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division pointed the communists armed lawless group (ALG) New People’s Army (NPA) reb-

els as responsible to the killing of Labawan and his companion.

Batchar said the victims were onboard a motorcycle when followed by a group of armed men riding two motorcycles.

“They were shot from behind several times based on investigations conducted by authorities in the crime scene,” Batchar pointed out.

He said that prior to the incident, both victims together with the other lumad leaders of the Ata-Manobo tribe and representatives of the national and local government agencies attended a convergence forum and consultation organized by the National Commission for Indigenous People (NCIP-XI) in Panabo City.

“The meeting discussed the implementation of a pilot project for the lumads called

Foreign tourist arrivals up 13% in first five months

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TOTAL of 2.51 million foreign tourists visited the Philippines in the first five months of the year, up by 13.02 percent from 2.22 million arrivals during the same period in 2015, data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) showed.

In May 2016 alone, foreign tourists’ arrivals reached a total of 445,449, posting a 7.61 percent increase against the 413,937 visitor count in the same period last year.

Korean remained the top market with 576,332 visitors making up 22.88 percent of the total arrivals followed by the US with 377,595 visitors (a

share of 15 percent) and China with 285,348 visitors (a share of 11.33 percent).

Rounding up the top ten markets are Japan (223,042 visitors), Australia (108,382 visitors), Taiwan (89,792 visitors), Canada (82,340 visitors), United Kingdom (76,275 visitors) Singapore (75,756 visitors) and Malaysia (60,911 visitors).

Among the top markets, China posted the highest growth of 80.79 percent followed by Taiwan with 29.45 percent increase.

As for receipts, DOT recorded a total of Php 106.61

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Slope Agriculture Land Technology (SALT) which is being implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), NCIP and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) with the involvement of the Municipal Agrarian Reform Office (MARO) and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office of Panabo City,” the statement added.

The military in Davao region condemned the killing of Labawan and Tinio.

“The act was treacherous and further put into question the sincerity of the communist movement in the resumption of the peace talks,” said Col. Ricardo Nepomuceno, commander of 1003rd Infantry Brigade.

Nepomuceno also ex-

pressed concern over the incident and on the possibility of a “pangayaw” or retaliatory attack from the victims’ family members against the perpetrators and their families.

He said the military will take appropriate actions to avoid further bloodshed among the lumads in the area.

Major General Rafael Valencia, commander of 10th ID also expressed grief over the death of Datu Labawan.

“Datu Ruben has been actively working with the government in identifying programs which could help alleviate the socio-economic condition of our lumad brothers and sisters in Davao City,” Valencia said.

The 1003rd Brigade already dispatched soldiers to conduct pursuit operations and alerted all its units to tighten security measures.

BRISK SALE. Maranao Muslim girls wearing colorful veils walk down from their community during Wednesday’s celebration of Eid’lFitr in Brgy.

23-C Mini -forest, Quezon Blvd., Davao City. Establishments selling Muslim

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dresses, veils and other cultural outfits experienced an increase in sales due to a higher demand every end of the holy month of Ramadan. Lean Daval Jr.

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Durian slightly costly during Kadayawan

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XPECTATORS of this year’s Kadayawan Festival in Davao City might reconsider eating durian as its price will remain high.

Davao Durian Council chair Larry Miculob said supply will be tight despite the fact that the months of August and September will be the fruiting season of durian.

“Durian production is expected to drop due to the long drought,” Miculob told reporters.

He said the price per kilogram of durian will stabilize at around P50 to P60 per kilo during the season, higher than the P20 per kilo price during last year’s durian season.

The prevailing price durian in Davao City still remains at around P80 to P100 per kilo. The current price, Miculob said is still affected by the limited supply of durian due to the long drought that hit the

region.

The supply of durian for this year’s Kadayawan Festival will be lower than last year.

Prices of durian per kilogram in 2015 reached to only P20 per kilo, Miculob added.

“The council estimated that 60 percent of the production areas of durian in Davao City were affected by El Niño, of which 25 to 30 percent were totally damaged,” he clarified.

He added that around 1,680 hectares of the total 2,800 hectares of land devoted to durian were damaged by El Niño, of which 420 hectares will not bear fruits this season.

“We estimate a loss of P9.2 million due to El Niño,” he added. Durian production this year will also be lower than the 5.5 metric tons production last year.

Most affected areas planted with durian in Davao City

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BAGOONG VENDOR. A vendor covers her face to lessen the foul odor of “bagoong” (fermented fish) and “uyap” (tiny shrimps) while she was waiting for customers inside Bankerohan Public Market yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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DPWH to push for coastal road to ease traffic in Davao City S

Bam seeks lower income tax, VAT exemption for small businesses

By CHENEEN R. CAPON

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HE Department of Public Works and Higways in Davao Region will push for the implementation of a coastal road covering the southern part of the city.

DPWH 11 regional director Mariano Alquiza said in a press conference yesterday that proposal for the coastal road project was included in the 2017 budget.

He proposed that the coastal road will be stretching from Matina Aplaya all the way to Toril.

The length of the coastal road will still be determined whether DPWH can settle problems on the right of way.

Alquiza said the project, if approved, will be implemented through phases. The first phase of the big ticket project will cause P150 million.

“If approved, we’re targeting to finish the project in five years just in time for this administration to end,” he emphasized.

He added that President Rodrigo R. Duterte was positive of the proposal which will decongest traffic in the southern part of the city.

The traffic problem in the Matina area happens any time of day, not only during rush hours, Alquiza stressed.

“We wanted to divert that

traffic.”

The project will also affect informal settlers residing along the shoreline of the city.

“We’re expecting a number of problems on the right of way (ROW),” he said.

Alquiza asserted that the DPWH intends to replicate the coastal road project in Cebu.

The regional office will also pursue the extension of the diversion road all the way to old Cotabato road in Puan, Davao City.

He said he gave the contractors extension to finish the problem on the ROW. Meanwhile, the regional office of DPWH here complet-

ed a total of 193 of the 752 various infrastructure projects in Davao region as of last month.

Davao region received a total of P19.5 billion for road and other infrastructure projects this year. Of the total number of road projects 494 are already implemented and ongoing while 65 have not yet started.

The regional office is expecting an increase in allocation for more projects here now that a president is from the region.

“This will trigger further economic development in Davao region,” he said.

ENATOR Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV has filed a bill providing small businesses with lower income tax rate, value-added tax (VAT) exemption and other privileges to further stimulate growth in the country.

Under his Senate Bill No. 169 or the Small Business Tax Reform Act, Aquino said all small businesses shall be exempt from payment of income tax for the first three years of its operation from date of establishment and will be subjected to lower income tax rates thereafter.

As defined in the bill, small businesses are micro and small enterprises whose annual gross revenue does not exceed PHP50,000,000.

“This bill also proposes the lowering of the income tax rate for MSEs and an exemption from VAT, among other methods of stimulating growth in MSEs as opposed to hindering it,” Aquino said.

The measure also pushes for simpler bookkeeping, a special lane and assistance desk for Medium and Small Enterprise (SMEs), exemption from tax audit, annual filing of returns, and payment in installment.

The senator stressed the need for a simpler taxation, saying a joint study by PWC and the World Bank, Paying Taxes 2016, placed the Philippines 126th out of 189 economies in Ease of Paying Taxes.

“This must change, which is why we are asserting the Small Business Tax Reform Act as a measure to simplify tax procedures and unburden our small businesses of the complex tax process,” he said.

By streamlining the country’s tax system, Aquino said it will boost the chances of our local enterprises to succeed and, in turn, generate prosperity and livelihood for more and more Filipino families.

(PNA)

Bids for TDF remain high

B ALQUIZA BARES PRIORITIES. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 11 director Mariano Alquiza (left) bares some of the marching orders of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to the agency’s officials such as effort should be undertaken to stop corruption, transparent government

transactions and mandatory drug test among DPWH personnel. Alquiza was joined by DPWH Davao del Sur District engineer Zenaida Tan during yesterday press briefing at DPWH regional office. Lean Daval Jr.

IDS for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) 28-day term deposit facility (TDF) remained high even after offering has been doubled to P40 billion effective this July.

Central bank data show that bids for the longer-term TDF reached P162.236 billion, more than four times the offering.

The tenor, however, was cut by a day this week after the regular Wednesday auction was postponed after Malacanang declared July 6 this year as a national holiday in line with the Muslim religious

GSC moves to contain armyworm infestation

Lacson seeks wider coverage of AMLA T T

O better equip Philippine authorities to fight money laundering, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson has filed a bill expanding the coverage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) to include Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) such as casinos, real estate brokers and dealers of art works and motor vehicles.

Lacson, in Senate Bill No.

45 said the Financial Action Task Force has noted how money launderers now use such businesses and professions to cover their illegal transactions, with the casino industry seemingly attractive for those undertaking money-laundering activities.

“While the contributions of the (casino) industry are acknowledged, it is also understood that casinos are equally

exposed to the raging threats of money laundering,” Lacson said in explaining the inclusion of casinos in the AMLA’s scope.

He added the Bank of Bangladesh cyber-heist in February 2016 exposed the AMLA’s vulnerabilities in curtailing money laundering schemes in the Philippines, as a sum of the laundered money was moved to the casino industry through

junket operators.

Under Lacson’s bill, the AMLC will be strengthened with the inclusion of casinos, real estate brokers, art dealers, and motor vehicle dealers as covered persons; changing the nomenclature for the covered person, “jewelry dealers” in precious metals and stones to “dealers” in precious metals and stones, and including “jew-

Rizal Eye Center.

“When we were told that PGH needed funds to convert the empty ward into a Philhealth Ward, which would serve patients and at the same time generate income with which to subsidize charity patients, it was easy for us to donate P3 million for the project,” said Baylon.

He said the funding for the PGH Philhealth Ward project was immediately approved

by HMC vice president Rolly

Cruz, NAC vice president for legal Atty. Bodeck Fernando, and NAC SVP Martin Antonio Zamora.

Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, PGH Director, said the Philhealth Ward should answer the needs of patients who want to be treated as private patients but they could not afford it.

“Someone’s paying for health insurance should get good quality care from doctors and PGH as well and

yet we have acceptable accommodation and comfort through the Philhealth Ward,” said Legaspi.

Legaspi said the Philhealth Ward, which has 28 compartmental beds, is designed to enhance privacy of patients and reduce communicable infections.

“It is going to be an example for Philhealth Insurance Commission to see how a well-run ward like that will of-

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NAC-HMC allots P3M for PGH Philhealth Ward

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INATUAN Mining Corporation (HMC), an affiliate of Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) has allocated P3 million to refurbish a ward at the state-owned Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila.

Jose Bayani ‘JB’ Baylon, NAC vice president for corporate communications said NAC-HMC noticed a vacant ward at PGH which was vacated when the Opthalmology Department moved to the Jose

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holiday, Eid al-Fitr.

Still, the auction committee awarded the securities in full, with the accepted yield and weighted average accepted yield both at 2.5 percent and bid coverage ratio at 4.056 percent.

The situation for the shorter-term TDF is the same. It was offered for P10 billion and received bids amounting to P60.252 billion.

The auction committee also awarded it in full, with the accepted yield and weighted average accepted yield at 2.5 percent and bid coverage ratio at 6.025 percent. (PNA)

HE city government of General Santos has stepped up its efforts to contain the spread of the destructive armyworm pests that already affected nearly 100 hectares of farmlands in the city.

Merlinda Donasco, City Agriculture Office (CAO) chief, said Thursday they have dispatched their technical personnel to six farming barangays in the city to help control the army worm infestation and prevent it from spreading to other areas.

She said they are specifically assisting local farmers in the rollout of various remedial measures against the infestation.

“We have started giving out pesticides to our farmers and we’re also teaching them some pest control measures,” she said.

Citing the results of their monitoring, Donasco said the infestation has so far affected farm areas in Barangays Conel, Sinawal, Mabuhay, Tinagacan, Olympog and San Jose in General Santos City.

The infestation first emerged several weeks ago in

some corn areas in Barangay Conel.

The agriculture official said the emergence of the armyworms is mainly due to the shift in the area’s weather pattern from dry to rainy condition.

She said they already expected such situation especially after the onslaught in the area of the long dry spell spawned by the El Nino Phenomenon.

Donasco said they have advised local farmers to regularly monitor their fields for the possible emergence of armyworms and other insect pests.

She said they also reminded them to properly prepare their lands before the planting of any crop.

“It’s important for our farmers to cultivate their lands before planting as it could help prevent the outbreak of pests,” she said.

Donasco said their office has already sought assistance from the Department of Agriculture in Region 12 for the provision of additional pesticides and technical interventions. (PNA)

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Mosquitoes: public enemy number 1

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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OMEN who are pregnant are twice as likely to be bitten by mosquitoes than women who aren’t expecting. A study conducted done at the Durham University in the United Kingdom found two reasons why pregnant women are more susceptible: they “exhale more air than non-pregnant women and mosquitoes may be attracted to the carbon dioxide in their breath.”

On the other hand, another study that aside from pregnant women, people who are prone to be likely bitten by mosquitoes are those drinking alcohol, athletes and people with Type O blood.

Dr. Jon Steadman of the Medical Center of McKinney explained why alcoholics are susceptible of mosquito bites: “The theory is alcohol may raise your body temperature a little bit and make you more attractive to mosquitoes.”

Mosquitoes have been around for at least 350 years, the age of the oldest mosquito fossil. Beating their wings 300 to 500 times a second produces that distinctive whine that novelist D.H. Lawrence penned as a “small, high, hateful bugle” in his ear.

“Few animals on Earth evoke the antipathy that mosquitoes do,” wrote the National Geographic.

“Their itchy, irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a backyard barbecue or a hike in the woods. They have an uncanny ability to sense our murderous intentions, taking flight and disappearing milliseconds before a fatal swat. And in our bedrooms, the persistent, whiny hum of their buzzing wings can wake the soundest of sleepers.”

There are over 2,500 different species of mosquitoes throughout the world, all of which live in specific habitats, exhibit unique behaviors and bite different types of animals.

Though the average mosquito lifespan is only about three weeks, some varieties have been known to live as long as two months in laboratory conditions.

“Some mosqui-

toes have adapted perfectly to urban environments,” says Assistant Professor Richard Russell, head of the medical entomology department at the University of Sydney. “We unwittingly provide abundant standing water, from the tin cans and saucers to clogged gutters,

septic tanks and drainage ditches.”

Mosquitoes track people down by sensing their body odors and temperature, and the carbon dioxide human beings exhale. “Only female mosquitoes have the mouth parts necessary for sucking blood,” notes National Geographic. “When biting with their proboscis, they stab two tubes into the skin: one to inject an enzyme that inhibits blood clotting; the other to suck blood into their bodies.

They use the blood not for their own nourishment but as a source of protein for their eggs.”

After a female-sucking mosquito has bitten, some saliva remains in the wound. The proteins from the saliva (called anticoagulants) evoke an immune response from man’s body.

The area swells (the bump around the bite area is called a wheal), and people itch, a response provoked by the saliva. Eventually, the swelling goes away, but the itch remains until man’s immune cells break down the saliva proteins.

To treat mosquito bites, health experts advise that you should wash them with mild soap and water. Try to avoid scratching the bite area, even though it itches.

Some anti-itch medicines or over-the-counter cortisone creams may relieve the itching. Typically, you do not need to seek medical attention (unless you

feel dizzy or nauseated, which may indicate a severe allergic reaction to the bite).

But a more serious consequence of some mosquito bites may be transmission of certain serious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis. Malaria is caused by a parasite that grows in your bloodstream and can produce symptoms that develop anywhere from six to eight days to several months after infection.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection and is caused by one of four dengue viruses that produce a range of illnesses, from viral flu to hemorrhagic fever. “The increase in dengue cases in recent years is the result of the expanding geographical distribution of the mosquitoes which carry the virus,” the WHO reports. “At the same time, the rapid rise in urban populations has increased the number of people exposed to the virus.”

Yellow fever, a disease that once plagued Europe and North America, has the potential to spread beyond its present range – into Asia, for example – wherever the mosquito vector exists. Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease with a high fatality rate. There are over 50,000 reported cases of the disease every year and approximately 4,000 deaths.

Besides malaria, dengue and Japanese encephalitis, mosquitoes have been in the news for the Zika virus, which is not known to be fatal and usually causes relatively mild symptoms. “The disease has similar clinical signs to dengue, and may be misdiagnosed in areas where dengue is common,” the WHO explained in its website. “There is no cure for Zika virus disease.

Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms.”

In the United States, mosquitoes are noted for carrying the West Nile vi-

rus. Until 1999, the virus that originated from the Nile River valley had not previously been documented in the Western Hemisphere. The virus causes encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and can be transmitted by mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes are not only deadly, but they’re powerful, too. They have been manipulating the course of human history since its very beginning.

Around 323 B.C., Alexander the Great was felled by a mosquito, dying from malaria at the age of 33. His dream of a united Greek empire collapsed within a few years, and widespread malarial infection contributed to the decline of Greek civilization.

Mosquitoes spread yellow fever to halt a British

expedition en route to attack the French in Canada.

This was in 1960. In 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte sent troops to reinforce France’s claim to Louisiana and put down a slave rebellion in Haiti. Of the 33,000 soldiers, 29,000 were killed by mosquito-borne yellow fever. Louisiana became part of the U.S. while Haiti became independent.

Bitten by a mosquito, Oliver Cromwell died of malaria in 1658, paving the way for the return of the British monarchy. In 1905, mosquitoes almost succeeded in halting construction of the Panama Canal, as panicked workers flee a yellow fever epidemic.

Meanwhile, what you can do avoid bitten by mosquitoes? There are sever-

al ways: Empty standing water in old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, or any other container where “wrigglers” and “tumblers” live. Keep swimming pools treated and circulating and rain gutters unclogged.

Use mosquito repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely.

Use head nets, long sleeves and long pants if you venture into areas with high mosquito populations, such as salt marshes. If there is a mosquito-borne disease warning in effect, be sure to stay inside during the evening when mosquitoes are most active.

There are several other ways. But in the meantime, follow those reminders.

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HE word is out. The five police generals reportedly involved in illegal drugs have been named by President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

The President identified the following 5 police officials as linked to drugs: retired Deputy Director General Marcelo Garbo Jr, former National Capital Region Police Office director Chief Superintendent Joel Pagdilao, former Quezon City Police District Office director Chief Superintendent Edgardo Tinio, former Western Visayas police chief Chief Superintendent Bernardo Diaz, and Vic Loot, who is now mayor of Daanbantayan, Cebu.

Pagdilao, Loot, Tinio and Diaz have made denials and welcomed an investigation to clear their names.

The unenviable task of investigating these five personalities is in the shoulders of PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa who had said he will investigate the three who are in active service: Pagdilao, Tinio and Diaz.

The retired, Garbo and Loot, can be tried in civilian courts.

Interestingly, Garbo and Diaz were among the police generals seen

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in a hotel at the height of the May elections campaign, the same hotel where Mar Roxas’ campaign staff were also seen meeting. Diaz was at the time police chief of Western Visayas, a bailiwick of Roxas.

Now, the ball will shift to Dela Rosa who will be investigating his ‘kabaro.’

The allegations against the five are so strong that there must be strong evidence to go with them in order to substantiate the claims that they are indeed involved in illegal drugs.

It will be in the hands of Dela Rosa to prove that the three active police generals are, based on the report reaching the President, are guilty.

As for the two retired generals, a formal complaint must be filed against their persons.

The revelation only sends signals to those who are involved in illegal drugs that this administration is hell-bent on getting rid this country of the drug menace, beginning with those in public institutions.

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HE word is out: It is sugar, not fat, that causes heart attacks!

That’s what Dr. Mark Hyman claimed.

In his newly-released book, “The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet,” he provided an easy, step-to-step plan to get rid of a person’s sugar addiction and reverse his risk of heart attacks.

On his claim, he wrote: “A rigorously done new study shows that those with the highest sugar intake had a four-fold increase in their risk of heart attacks compared to those with the lowest intakes. That’s 400%! “ Dr. Hyman is a practicing physician, founder of the UltraWellness Center, a six-time “New York Times” bestselling author, and an international leader in the field of Functional Medicine.

The study of more than 40,000 people, published in the “JAMA Internal Medicine,” accounted for all other potential risk factors including total calories, overall diet quality, smoking, cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and alcohol.

“For years, we’ve been brainwashed into thinking that fat causes heart attacks and raises cholesterol, and that sugar is harmless except as a source of empty calories,” Dr. Hyman wrote. “They are not empty calories.”

As it turns out, sugar calories are deadly calories. Sugar does not only cause heart attacks, it also causes obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and dementia. In the United States, sugar is the leading cause of liver failure.

That’s not all. “The new research syncs with decades of data on how sugar causes insulin resistance, high triglycerides, lower HDL

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(good) choles- THINK ON THESE! terol and dangerous small LDL (bad) cholesterol. It also triggers the inflammation we now know is at the root of heart disease,” Dr. Hyman wrote.

In the Unit- Henrylito D. Tacio ed States, the henrytacio@gmail.com American Heart Association recommends that a person’s daily diet contain no more than 5%-7.5% added sugar. Yet, many people are taking more sugar than they should.

“The biggest culprit is sugar-sweetened beverages, including soft drinks, juices, sport drinks, teas and coffees,” Dr. Hyman pointed out. “They are by far the single biggest source of sugar calories in our diet. In fact, more than 37% of our sugar calories come from soft drinks.”

As early as 1972, Dr. John Yudkin sounded the alarm that sugar -- and not fat! -- was the greatest danger to our health in his book entitled “Pure, White, and Deadly.”

“If only a small fraction of what we know about the effects of sugar were to be revealed in relation to any other material used as a food additive,” wrote the British professor of nutrition, “that material would promptly be banned.”

Although the book did well, it cost Dr. Yudkin his career. “Prominent nutritionists com-

bined with the food industry to destroy his reputation, and his career never recovered,” wrote Ian Leslie in an investigative report published by “The Guardian.” “He died, in 1995, a disappointed, a largely forgotten man.”

But Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of California, remembered him. In 2009, he was researching for his topic, “Sugar: The Bitter Truth,” when Dr. Yudkin’s name was mentioned by one of his colleagues.

He searched for the “forgotten book” in some bookstores and online but he couldn’t find a copy. Eventually, he tracked down a copy after submitting a request to his university library. While reading the introduction of the book, he felt a shock of recognition. “Holy crap,” he told himself. “This guy got there 35 years before me.”

When asked by Leslie (who wrote the book, “Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on It”) on why he focus his studies on the dangers of sugar, the first researcher to do so in many years, Dr. Lustig replied: “John Yudkin. They took him down so severely -- so severely -- that nobody wanted to attempt it on their own.”

Sugar, used to be called as “white gold,” is the generalized name for a class of chemically-related sweet-flavored substances, most of which are used as food. They are carbohydrates, composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are various types of sugar derived from different sources. Simple sugars are called monosaccharides and include glucose (also known as dextrose), fructose and galac-

tose.

The table or granulated sugar most customarily used as food is sucrose, a disaccharide (in the body, sucrose hydrolyses into fructose and glucose). Other disaccharides include maltose and lactose. Chemically-different substances may also have a sweet taste, but are not classified as sugars. Some are used as lower-calorie food substitutes for sugar described as artificial sweeteners.

“Sugar was once a luxury ingredient reserved for special occasions,” wrote Tiffany O’Callaghan, an editor in the Opinion section at New Scientist. “But in recent years it has become a large and growing part of our diets. If you eat processed food of any kind, it probably contains added sugar. You can find it in sliced bread, breakfast cereals, salad dressings, soups, cooking sauces and many other staples. Lowfat products often contain a lot of added sugar.”

Just like salt, eating too much sugar is doing us no good. As a matter of fact, sugar is now being touted as public health enemy number one.

The Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) wants people to cut sugar consumption radically.

“If God hadn’t meant for us to eat sugar, he wouldn’t have invented dentists,” said Ralph Nader, an American activist and author. But Luc Tappy, a physiologist at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, disagrees: “You cannot live without essential fats. You cannot live without protein. It’s going to be difficult to have enough energy if you don’t have some carbohydrate.

But without sugar, there is no problem. It’s an entirely dispensable food.”

years, returns FAST BACKWARD to her former Oriental self, and with courage and fortitude, proudly faces the dawn of a new day, the start of a new era, full of hope and faith in her glorious Antonio V. Figueroa future.

“At this crucial moment in the course of Philippine rejuvenation, when the governmental, industrial, social, cultural, as well as other agencies and organizations are rapidly being renovated to conform more closely with the fundamental ideas and prevailing conditions in East Asia, it is most expedient and opportune that the existing political parties have decided, of their own accord and through their sincere desire to more fully meet with the present requirements of the country, to dissolve and liquidate their respective organizations for the purpose of fostering closer harmony, concordance, and unanimity among all Filipinos who are devoting themselves, unreservedly, to the reconstruction of their country.

“The Japanese Military Administration expresses its complete agreement to, and high commendation of, this decision and action of the existing political parties, to dissolve themselves.”

The new colonizer was also unabashed in

identifying the supposed ill that confronted the Filipino nation, which “is the extirpation of all traces of the American brand of politics and misgovernment from these Islands; the eradication of the ape-like mimicking of Anglo-Americanism from their manner of living and outlook on life, which, in the past, have been a curse and blight to the Filipinos, and to install, in their stead, a new system of things such as will assist and enable the Philippines to take her place as a valuable and worthy member of the Co-Prosperity Sphere—a sphere of common interest and mutual prosperity formed among Oriental peoples, with Japan as the nucleus and central force.”

The Japanese regime, in the same Order, blamed “partisan strife and political bickering” as the culprits why certain governments failed to carry out much needed policies, adding that political discords “led to the disruption, decline and, finally, the disappearance of the nations.”

It even cited its own study of the country’s political history as having “a strong tendency among the people to believe that a democratic and representative form of government is impossible unless political parties exist.” In closing, the circular declared: “In this connection, the Imperial Japanese Forces sincerely desire that all the people in the Philippines come to an even deeper understanding of the realities of the present, and to a more profound appreciation of the critical problems confronting this country today, and armed with a spirit of cooperation and affection, march arm in arm with each other and, pulling as one

man, render their unstinted devotion and willing sacrifice to the realization of their common ideal—the rapid reconstruction of their country to a position of honor and trust in the Co-Prosperity Sphere.”

Meanwhile, the surrender of the Japanese and the liberation of the country from colonial rule led to the American grant of Philippine independence. This also signaled the reactivation of political rivalry that ended with the separation and creation of the Liberal Party (LP), formerly known as the ‘Liberal wing’ of the NP. For decades, the NP and the LP, under a two-party system presidential form of government, became the political giants. With the stigma of conveniently changing party at the drop of a pin, the issue of turncoatism was institutionalized in the 1971 Constitution, specifically Section 10, Article XII-C, which states that “no candidate for elective public office may change his political party affiliation within six months immediately preceding or following the elections.”

But this would dramatically change in the post-Marcos era with the ratification of the 1987 Constitution, which allows a multi-party and party-list system.

In the records of the Commission of Elections, unique political organizations such as the Philippine Green Republic Party, Rizalist Party, and United Bangsamoro Justice Party have surfaced. On the side, dozens of local political parties, including President Rodrigo Duterte’s Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod, have also been recognized by the poll body.

Wartime dissolution of political parties

HE history of political parties in the Philippines, counting from the arrival of the Americans in 1899, is an interesting study.

The Progressive Party (Partido Progresista), or the Federalist Party (Partido Federalista), created in 1900, came out to support the platform of recognizing US sovereignty, the establishment of peace, and the conversion of the country into an American state.

The party actively existed for a decade but in 1905, after its patron, Governor General William Howard Taft left for the US, a split occurred, which led to the rise of the Nacionalista Party (NP), which depended for its strength on the officials elected in the provinces.

Four years after the disbanding of the federalist group, the Democratic Nationalist Party (Partido Democrata), a right of center political bloc, was established as the leading opposition to the NP coalition in 1914. From that period on until the creation of the Commonwealth, the NP took the role of predominant party During World War II, the Japanese Military Administration issued on Dec. 4, 1942, nearly a year after the country was invaded by the Japanese, a circular entitled ‘Voluntary Dissolution of All Political Parties in the Philippines.’ With clout and a tone of confidence, the edict said: “Today, all vestiges of American power and authority in the Philippines have been completely obliterated and this country, after being freed from the heavy shackles of American domination, under whose foreign and unnatural suzerainty she has suffered for the last 40-odd

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the possibility that the threat might come from drug-operating groups who were threatened by the intensified police operation against illegal drugs.

“It is possible that the threat came from druglords, instead from lawless groups,” he asserted.

The DCPO is also coordinating with other uniformed agencies to intensify the security measures being implemented in Davao City, he assured.

“We have intensified our checkpoint operation in all entry points in the city, either by land or by water.”

He said the Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the naval forces were already alerted on the matter.

“We have coordinated with our regional director and other police provincial offices in Compostela Valley and Davao del Sur for the boundaries in North Cotabato, South Cotabato and Agusan.”

The DCPO also doubled its police visibility by deploying

more police personnel. “We increased the number of our mobile and traffic patrols to ensure the safety of the public,” Dubria added.

He also called on the public to report to authorities any suspicious individual or groups that are planning to disrupt the peace and order situation in the city.

“We urge the residents of Davao City to remain calm but stay vigilant. Let me assure you that the DCPO is doing its part in ensuring the safety of the people of Davao City,” Dubria said.

On Thursday afternoon, Acting Mayor Duterte posted in his Facebook account the following statement: “Whether the information is real or not, whether there is an actual threat from ISIS or none, what is important is that the people are now informed. And because of that, all of us are vigilant now. The public and all concerned agencies have been alerted and are doing everything to avert the threat from ISIS. Kailangan nating magbantay. I repeat, we are still verifying this information.”

department heads to help and support our city mayor. We will work together to provide the services and development wish by the people of Island Garden City of Samal,” Amit said.

For his part, Mayor Uy requested the city council to pass a resolution addressed to former Governor Rodolfo Del Rosario to be the consultant and adviser to in the formulation of the executive and legislative agenda of the new administration in Samal Island that will be presented to the people.

Recently, newly-elected Davao del Norte Governor Anthony del Rosario expressed his support to the new administration of Samal Island.

In a message, Governor del Rosario told the new administration in Samal Island to “forget the 2016 election, buckle-out and work as one.”

The governor emphasized the importance of uniting the programs and services of the city, provincial and national governments and geared towards same direction to ensure that benefits will be fully realized by the residents of Samal Island.

The inaugural session was also graced by Davao del Norte Vice Governor Allan Dujali, Davao del Norte Board Member Janet Tanong, barangay captains and the department heads of the city government of Samal. (PIO)

ing forward for partnerships, especially in the dawn of Duterte’s administration.

“I am really hopeful in the presidency of Duterte. Alam ko that most of us here in Mindanao is really left out. It

is our chance now to access more projects knowing that the heart of president is for the Mindanaoans and for the Filipino people as well,” Rivera said. (Gensan CPIO/ Ian John Lagare)

include lower Calinan, Tugbok District and Lubugan area in Toril District.

“The council has already lobbied this to the high value crops division of the Department of Agriculture. We sug-

gested for replanting,” Miculob pointed out.

The durian industry in the city is expected to recover from the brunt of prolonged dry spell after three to five years, he said.

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felt in some parts of the region. Jaldon was among the guests of I-Speak media forum at City Hall yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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threats and to conduct anti and counter-terrorism activities in the area.

Guerrero’s directive is also in line with the guidelines given by the President and Commander-In-Chief Rodrigo Duterte to eradicate the drug menace in the country and the possible attempt by some lawless groups to sabotage the peace and order in Davao City

as the celebration of Kadayawan Festival is fast approaching, Balagtey said.

He further called on all AFP commanders in Eastern Mindanao to initiate the conduct of drug testing of all personnel as part of the effort to cleanse the organization of scalawags and to enhance the security measures that are being implemented in Davao Region.

ate and support an aggressive marketing campaign especially for high value crops” including a regional food terminal.

He cited government role to facilitate the products to the market because it cannot merely rely on the private sector to do it.

The agriculture top official also proposed for a coordinated program with other government agencies to ensure protection and conservation of water resources, especially the watershed.

“This entails crafting a plan on greening and tree planting, agro-forestry program with forest guard who shall be pro-

vided with incentives to ensure the tree survival and sustain the program,” Piñol said.

He also batted for a relentless enforcement of agricultural and fisheries laws especially on land conversion and illegal fishing like a proposed declaration for a 3-month fishing moratorium on fishing grounds per year to allow the fish to multiply.

The secretary also recommended reintroduction of basic agriculture in the primary and elementary grade school system to emphasize the value of land, seas, water and maximum utilization of these resources. (PNA)

fer more services to its members,” he said.

He added: “They are happy that they have such kind of accommodation eventhough they do not pay anything.

They feel that they are getting more what the Philhealth is giving to other patients in other hospitals.”

Dr. Leo D.P. Cubillan, chair of the Department of Pay Patient Services, said any earnings that could be generated from the Philhealth Ward will be earmarked to subsidize the charity wards of PGH. “Whatever income we get from Philhealth Ward, we use it to support our charity operations,” said Cubillan.

PGH, he said, is spending P600,000 to P1 million

everyday for its charity ward adding that the fund coming from the national government is not enough to shoulder its operational expenses.

Cubillan said the P3 million donation of NAC-HMC is a big help in putting up the revenue-generating ward to help sustain PGH’s charity services.

Moreover, Legaspi said, the Philhealth Ward also serves as a buffer for patients who cannot be admitted from the emergency room to the charity ward.

Dr. Christopher Malorre E. Calaquian, Coordinator for Philhealth, said the Philhealth Ward was the first in the country and patterned from the requirements of Philhealth that each patient has a privacy.

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For the month of May 2016 alone, receipts amounted to about Php 19.95 billion, posting a significant increase of 18.97 percent from the Php 16.77 billion in May 2015.

The Average Daily Expenditure (ADE) of a visitor in May 2016 was Php 5,580.24, or a 21.75 percent more than the

Php 4,583.29 in May 2015.

On the other hand, the Average Length of Stay (ALoS) of tourists was nine to 10 nights.

DOT plans to lure 6.5 million foreign tourists and USD 6.5 billion receipts by yearend.

Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo said that she planned to sustain tourism numbers by introducing new tourist destinations, particularly in Mindanao and by strengthening tourism promotions. (PNA)

combat malnutrition.

Boxes of RUTF are expected to arrive next month.

The office also had asked assistance from international organizations and government agencies for the tax payment of shipment now on the custody of the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

The division will also continue counseling of mothers.

“We have recorded a decrease in the prevalence rate of malnutrition but we will continue some of our programs

for the mothers,” Genite told reporters.

She said some mothers, mostly the young ones, are passive in improving the nutrition of their children.

“May ibang mga nanay na tamad. They are not interested in feeding their children,” she said.

Genite added that said more mothers should be informed of the dangers of malnutrition and how they can prevent it. CHENEEN R. CAPON

elry dealers” as a separate covered person; and, designating the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as the supervising authority of foreign exchange dealers, money changers, remittance and money transfer businesses, for purposes of the AMLA. The bill also adds to the list of unlawful activities covered by AMLA, including the violations of firearms and ammunition regulation act; cybercrime; violations of Strategic Trade Management Act regarding weapons of mass destruction; and tax evasion.

The bill likewise authorizes the AMLC, instead of the Court of Appeals, to issue ex parte freeze order with respect to some unlawful activities. The AMLC can also check

compliance with the AMLA by covered persons not under any supervising authority.

Also, the AMLC is authorized to issue subpoena and administer oath in aid of its investigation and compliance checking functions.

On the other hand, the bill updates the requirement on customer identification to include all aspects of customer due diligence.

It also authorizes covered persons to temporarily withhold transaction and/or withhold subsequent transactions for up to two banking days, to allow them to verify if a transaction is suspicious, and terminate if they find reasonable belief that there is possible violation of the AMLA. (PNA)

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Romeo for art now

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WARS. FAMINE. BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS. The destruction and over-consumption of our planet that ultimately leads to humanity’s own demise—these are our current and societal zeitgeist! And I am not looking at a TV screen. The tactility of the bold colors and strokes of oil on canvas manifests the popular question: “Does art imitate life or does life imitate art?” In certain situations like this, we often wish the answer were less than the former.

“Socio-realism-surrealism” is what Mr. Romeo Dumuk, III loosely uses to describe his contemporary artworks. “My deep and early influential artist is the father of modern art, our very own, Mr. Victorio C. Edades. At Ford [Academy of the Arts, Inc.], we were trained in combining realism techniques with surrealism strokes— and the effect is more dramatic, it gives more depth to your concept”, Romeo animatedly describes. True enough, this art movement and style gives a concrete representation of imagery found in our time’s environment, and at the same time, the ap-

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SKY partners with Knowledge Channel to reach and teach more students

SCHOOLS IN FAR-FLUNG AREAS OF ZAMBALES AND BATAAN can now access the vast learning content available in Knowledge Channel through the donation of SKYdirect kits, Sky Cable Corporation’s newest direct-to-home satellite TV service.

Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) and SKY officially turned over the SKYdirect kits in a ceremony held at the Gugo Elementary School in Samal, Bataan. At the turnover were KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista, SKY Pay TV head Claudia Suarez, students, school officials, and DepEd representatives.

“Filipino students nationwide deserve access to the modernized learning materials of Knowledge Channel to help them achieve their full potential. Now, students in our chosen schools can harness their learning although they are located in very remote areas in Zambales and Bataan because of SKYdirect,” Suarez said.

She added that SKYdirect and Knowledge Channel have been working closely together to identify public schools in

Luzon that need access to the curriculum-based educational programs of Knowledge Channel.

Meanwhile, LopezBautista explained that the public schools they have chosen in Zambales and Bataan were resourcestrapped and low-performing schools located in areas that couldn’t be reached by cable signal transmission.

“Knowledge Channel’s mission is to become available to public schools nationwide. With our collaboration with SKYdirect, we are now able to reach more students even in isolated areas since Knowledge Channel is part of SKYdirect’s channel lineup,” Lopez-Bautista elaborated.

In previous years, Knowledge Channel and SKY have been working together to make Knowledge Channel’s content available on-air through SKY-

cable. Today, Knowledge Channel is now accessible

in both cable (SKYcable) and satellite (SKYdirect)

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Every P1,000 single or accumulated purchase from The SM Store or from any participating mall establishment entitles a shopper to one raffle coupon. Shoppers can also get one raffle coupon with every single purchase of four SM Cinema tickets or with every P300 worth of tokens from participating amusement centers. Deadline of submission of raffle entries will be on July 17 at the Atrium.

Catch the Special SMAC Sale on July 15, 9am to 12noon, to get extra 10% off at the SM Store and select SM retail partners.

On July 16 to 17, enjoy Saturday and Sunday Specials at the Great 3-Day Sale. Get a chance to win a Samsung Note 5 BenCab Limited Edition phone or a Smart 4G Pocket Wifi for every P1,000 purchase receipt.

Special dining treats are up for grabs on July 16 to 17. For every P1,500 purchase receipt from nonfood tenants, avail of P100 voucher from Vikings.

Exclusive discounted rides also await mallgoers during the 3-Day sale. Take Php30 off on taxi fares

when you use Grab to travel to and from SM Lanang Premier on July 15 to 17.

For shopping convenience, mall hours are extended from 10am till 11pm on July 15 to 17.

The Great 3-Day Sale is supported

by Suzuki, Samsung, 8telcom, Smart and Vikings.

Don’t miss out on the great deals at SM Lanang Premier’s 3-Day Sale.

For inquiries, contact 285-0943. Visit SM Lanang Premier on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for sale alerts, promos and event updates.

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SKY employee volunteers will install the SKYdirect kits in the public schools initially in Bataan and Zambales, and soon in public schools in Bulacan and Pangasinan. In the future, SKY is planning to donate more SKYdirect kits to several schools in North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in partnership with Knowledge Channel.

Earlier this year, SKYdirect donated installa-

tion kits to the troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) who are deployed in various areas nationwide to enable them to access news and information in support of their call of duty to serve the country.

Founded in 1999, Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. is the only non-profit organization in the Philippines that offers curriculum-based, multimedia educational resources and professional teacher training that improve teaching skills; thereby making learners learn better through technology.

It has established a solid reputation as a channel that has brought public schools nationwide access to innovative and fun multimedia learning for 16 years. Through its availability on SKYdirect, Sky Cable Corporation’s newest service powered by direct-to-home technology, more Filipino students can gain a better learning experience. Sky Cable is a unit of leading media and entertainment organization ABS-CBN Corporation.

Get on the bigger and better GoSURF50 GLOBE PREPAID’S TOP SELLING GOSURF50 PROMO is now upgraded and supersized with 1 GB of mobile data for surfing alongside unlimited all-net texts and Free Facebook for just 50 pesos, valid for 3 days.

The new GoSURF50 is packed with more than double the data at 1 GB compared to its original 350 MB allocation, together with unlimited All-Net Texts and Free Facebook.

GoSURF50’s 1 GB of data gives customers 700 MB to surf all sites while the remaining 300 MB can be used to access free content from the roster of lifestyle packs available.

Customers can choose from lifestyle packs such as Social (access to Snapchat); Chat (Viber); Music (Spotify); Video (YouTube + Daily Motion); and Games (Clash Royale, Clash of Clans) Starting July 2, customers can subscribe to the new GoSURF50 and choose their free content via *143#.

To check remaining MBs just send GoSURF STATUS to 8888. Customers will be notified immediately upon consuming 100% of the MB allocation.

To know more about the new GoSURF50 visit glbe. co/B1GGERGoSURF. For Globe Prepaid’s latest offers, visit http://www.globe.com.ph/surf/plan/gosurf50.

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Angelina King opens up in interview with Tim Yap Kiko Estrada celebrates 20th birthday with orphaned children

DAYS AFTER REVEALING HER TRUE IDENTITY, Angelina King, born Ian Angelo King and husband of model-host Joey Mead King, opens up about her long-hidden secret and new found freedom.

Ever since she was seven or eight years old, Angelina identified herself as a girl. Her friends knew about her being a transwoman since 2009. Joey learned about it early in their relationship, but it was only on July 3 that she disclosed it to the public.

According to her exclusive interview with friend and columnist Tim Yap, a series of events led her to finally take claim and pride of her true self.

This included a conversation with her supportive stepmom, when her father fell ill in Germany and finally, when she and Joey had mustered enough courage to face the society.

Contrary to what the others fear or insinuate, Joey remained by her partner’s side and continues to shower her with unconditional love.

Angelina said, “I broke her because she lost face where her knight in shining armor wanted to be a princess…That was the hard part for us but we picked up the pieces, we figured out what our relationship was—we love each other and this is not [going to] break us.”

“Rock and roll, let’s try, are you [going to] give up before you try, this is what we are trying. Joey is super pumped also because there is so much support for her, too; she’s more awesome than

awesome,” she continued.

In the same interview, Angelina clarified that she still prefers women, and thus has the same love for her partner. She revealed how her family responded towards her revelation, her plans about her transformation, her continued passion for cars and the opinions of her family, friends, and the society.

ON JUNE 30, Kiko Estrada visited the orphanage Christian Compassion Ministries (CCM) in Antipolo to celebrate his 20th birthday with the kids under CCM’s care.

In an interview with GMA News, Kiko shared why he chose to celebrate his birthday there.

According to him, “I have a huge affection for kids na orphans because may adopted si Papa (Gary Estrada).

Sa pamilya namin, we have two adopted [children] , Gary and Ella. Close ako sa kanila and I feel their pain na iniwan sila ng mga magulang nila because I don’t want that to happen to me.”

Aside from that, he also sees this as a way to give back to the less fortunate, “This is my way of giving back kasi pinagpala ako ng Diyos to have this new She also took to Instagram her show coming up and new blessings.”

Lastly, Kiko also told us his birthday wish, “More message for Tim for helping her projects, more success, [and] more work. I love work! further express herself.

She said, “Thank you Tim My goal for this 2016 is to work [really hard] and be Yap for sharing my secret to the good and help my mom and my family too.” world. I love you Joey Mead King.

Five days into coming out I am still euphoric with how much support I have been getting from the public and I am really bursting with happiness.”

AlDub invades ‘Bubble Gang’ this July 8 FANS OF THE PHENOMENAL LOVE TEAM ALDUB are in for a treat this Friday, July 8, since Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards will be gracing the number one gag show in the country, Bubble Gang.

Catch the Pambansang Bae and the Dubsmash Queen as they seek the advice of the Pambansang Ermitanyo Tata Lino played by the Kapuso comedy genius Michael V. The whole gang composed of Antonio Aquitania, Diego, Chariz Solomon, and Paolo Contis are ready for a fun-filled episode with their hilarious segments like Atlit, Hugot, Basa Basa Pik and Patoktaktiks.

Aside from AlDub, celebrities like Martin del Rosario, Jak Roberto, Jay Arcilla, Arra San Agustin and Marlann Flores will showcase their comedy skills this Friday night together with the best comedians in the country.

So mark your calendar AlDub Nation and tune in to Bubble Gang at exactly 10 PM on July 8 after Juan Happy Love Story.

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plication of abstract painting techniques add to the unfathomability of our society’s current emotional struggle.

Aside from being an exemplary artist and having exhibited his works locally and internationally, he has been the youngest to be recognized as one of the top finalists for the renowned Philippine Art Awards in 2005, and made it to the semis of the Metrobank Art & Design Excellence in 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2013.

And since part of Romeo’s social advocacy is to pay forward his artistic passions to younger generations, he is presently Philippine Women’s College of Davao’s Helena Z. Benitez School of Fine Arts Artist-inResidence, teaching painting majors just like when he himself was an aspiring artist—it would seem his career has almost come to a full circle. Said the vital, young-blooded Romeo, “As a Mindanaoan and Davaoeno, I believe in saying that ‘the most violent element in society is ignorance’.” His art is no less than a manifesto of what is and delivers the message of what the world should not be—especially for his generation’s future.

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ECURITY Bank Corporation (SBC) bagged four awards during the 6th Asian Excellence Awards 2016 hosted by Corporate Governance Asia at the JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong.

Security Bank President and CEO Alfonso L. Salcedo, Jr. was recognized as ‘Asia’s Best CEO (Investor Relations), Philippines’. This award is given to the leader who is responsible for driving the overall management and growth of his company. The Asia’s Best CEO represents the company among investors, shareholders and all the stakeholders.

The Asia’s Best CEO provides leadership to the board, ensuring that the board works effectively and discharges their responsibilities to the

best of their abilities. Salcedo assumed presidency of Security Bank in April 2015 as Alberto Villarosa stepped up as Chairman of the Board.

Villarosa had been a recipient of the same award in previous years.

Consequently, Security Bank received the award as ‘Best Investor Relations Company’ in the Philippines. This award recognizes the bank’s commitment to the highest standards of disclosure, transparency and fairness in disseminating information. Aside from the reports submitted to regulatory bodies, the Best Investor Relations Company takes extra efforts to enhance communication with all the stakeholders. By sustaining open and transparent com-

munications with its investors, Security Bank is able to build and maintain investor confidence. Accordingly, the bank’s Investor Relations Head Ropi Dangazo won as ‘Best Investor Relations Professional, Philippines’.

Lastly, the Bank was given the ‘Asia’s Best CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), Philippines’ Award for its commitment to sustain responsible policies and practices into the daily operations of its business. Through its CSR arm, SB Foundation, Inc. (SBFI), Security Bank creates a positive impact on the communities where it operates, most especially in the provinces. For education, SBFI allots resources to help uplift the condition of public schools’ infrastructure

and to improve the teaching ability of educators. For the environment, SBFI organizes greening programs that would help preserve and protect the natural ecosystem of communities. The foundation also promotes volunteerism by engaging employees in regular outreach programs.

The 6th Asian Excellence Recognition Awards are designed to recognize excellence in investor communications, business ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental practices and financial performance. These awards are in the tradition of the high standards set and upheld by Corporate Governance Asia, the authoritative voice in corporate governance practices in the region.

Receiving the awards in behalf of Security Bank during the 6th Asian Excellence Awards 2016 held at the JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong were (from left) Investor Relations Head Ropi Dangazo and Assistant Corporate Secretary and SB Foundation, Inc. Trustee Melissa Aquino. They were joined by Corporate Governance Asia Managing Director and Publisher Aldrin Monsod.

18th City... FROM 13 pe-Castrodes.

Committee on Housing, Rural and Urban Development Low End Projects will be chaired by Councilor Rene Elias Lopez, vice chair Councilor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr., and members Councilors Edgar Ibuyan Jr., Al Ryan Alejandre and Conrado Baluran.

Sub-Committee on Housing under P.D. 957 High End Projects will be chaired by Councilor Bonifacio Militar, members Councilors April Marie Dayap, Abegail Dalodo-Ortiz.

Sub-committee on Housing Subdivision Development under P.D. 220 will be chaired by Councilor Victorio Advincula Jr., members Councilor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr., and April Marie Dayap.

Committee on International Relations will be chaired Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, vice chair Councilor Maria Belen Acosta and members Councilors Nilo Abellera Jr., April Marie Dayap and Mary Joselle Villafuerte.

Committee on Labor and Employment Opportunities will be chaired by Councilor Leah Librado-Yap, vice chair Councilor Antonette Principe-Castrodes, members Councilors Jimmy Dureza, Mary Joselle Villafuerte and Pilar Braga.

Committee on Peace and Order and Public Safety will be chaired by Councilor Nilo Abellera Jr., vice chair Councilor Edgar Ibuyan Jr., members Councilors Victorio Advincula Jr., Diosdado Mahipus Sr., and Jay Melchor Quitain, Jr.

Committee on Public Works and Highways will be chaired by Councilor Jesus Joseph Zozobrado III, vice chair Councilor Nilo Abellera Jr., members Councilor Joan Bonguyan-Quilos, April Marie Dayap and Antonette Principe-Castrodes.

Committee on Rules, Privileges, Laws and Ordinances will be chaired by Councilor Bernard Alag, vice chair Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Sr., and members Councilors Jay Melchor Quitain, Al Ryan Alejandre and Rene Elias Lopez.

Committee on Social Services will be chaired by Councilor Victorio Advincula Jr., vice chair Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte and members Councilors Halila Sudagar, April Marie Dayap and Antonette Principe-Castrodes.

Committee on Tourism, Beautification will be chaired by Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, vice chair Councilor Victorio Advincula Jr., and members Councilors Nilo Abellera Jr., Jimmy Dureza and Abegail Dalodo-Ortiz.

Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry will be chaired by Councilor Jimmy Dureza, vice chair Councilor Maria Belen Acosta and members Councilors Pilar Braga, April Marie Dayap and Abegail Dalodo-Ortiz.

Committee on Transportation and Communication will be chaired by Councilor Conrado Baluran, vice chair Councilor Jesus Joseph Zozobrado III, and members Councilors Pilar Braga, Jimmy Dureza and Victorio Advincula Jr. Committee on Children,

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URE Energy Holdings Corporation chief finance officer Victor Lee said innovation is key for start-ups to survive tough market competition.

During the 3rd CFO Innovation Philippines Forum, Lee commented that a successful venture needs to be holistic, nimble, and highly visible to see opportunities.

“The survival and success of start-ups improves as the economy grows. However, they should manage certain factors such as branding ideas, mobilizing capital, using advanced technologies and institutionalizing innovations,” he said.

As a former venture capitalist himself, Lee noted that aside from conceptualizing business ideas and marketing them, start-ups should also be more proactive to attract investors.

“Investors are becoming more discerning and markets are evolving. It is no longer enough for startup hopefuls to create and execute ideas and hope to thrive,” he said.

“There is also a need for institutionalization of business model, product, and even technology,” Lee added. Even PEHC’s renewable energy business which include greenfield hydro power projects can be viewed as startups in the need to adjust to ever complex business and regulatory environments and successful financing.

Moreover, the CFO pointed

out that the rise of the new media has a vital role in the success of new ventures.

“Digital media is an important and powerful tool that can be used to reach out to customers, marketing and for investor relations,” Lee said.

Prior to joining the Pure Energy Holdings Corporation, Lee was Founder of Alcatel Ventures, an investment manager of the SK Telecom - Qualcomm Wireless Development Fund and advisor to the SK Telecom – HP Ventures Fund.

His Venture Capital career began when he was Vice President of BT Ventures, the venture capital division of Bankers Trust Company, specializing in technology and banking solutions investment.

Pure Energy Holdings Corp. (PEHC) is an investment holding company established in 2013 focusing on energy and utility sectors in the country.

PEHC, through its subsidiary, Repower Energy Development Corporation, harnesses and develops indigenous natural resources in niche areas and converts it to energy - renewable energy from which the surrounding communities directly benefits.

PEHC, through its subsidiary, Tubig Pilipinas Group Inc., is also engaged in bulk water supply and water Distribution Company with operations around the country. TPGI has a coverage spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal.

To date, the Philippines is the fastest growing smartphone market in ASEAN according to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Asia/ Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker with 3.5 million smartphones shipped to the country in the 1st quarter of 2016.

“Today, Netflix is bringing the joy of entertainment to over 81 million members in 190 countries through our great content. Our partnership with Globe brings us closer to consumers who love entertainment and enables us to connect even more Filipinos to our top quality Netflix original shows and movies like Marvel’s Daredevil, Orange is The New Black, Narcos and many more,” says Tony Zameczkowski, Netflix Vice President,Business Development, Asia Pacific.

Netflix will also soon be available to customers on the new customized Broadband plans. Customers can now mix and match their preferred internet speeds that can be bundled with access to content and entertainment devices ranging from smart HD TVs, speakers, streaming devices, gaming consoles and even security cameras.

“This new way of putting together a broadband plan makes the selection process not only easy, but enjoyable for the Filipino family. With our new plans, our families will be in full control, allowing them to discover their digital lifestyle by being able to WATCH exclusive movies, TV shows and enjoy concert-like experiences; LISTEN to millions of songs and PLAY games for endless hours, as they want,” Larrazabal added.

Globe partners with Netflix in the Philippines

Women and Family Relations will be chaired by Councilor Abegail Dalodo-Ortiz, vice chair Councilor Marissa Salvador-Abella and members Councilors Maria Belen Acosta, April Marie Dayap and Mary Joselle Villafuerte.

Committee on Youth and Sports will be chaired by Councilor April Marie Dayap, vice chair Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte and members Councilors Joan Bonguyan-Quilos, Halila Sudagar and Antonette Principe-Castrodes.

Committee on Publications will be chaired by Councilor Maria Belen Acosta, vice chair Councilor Halila Sudagar and members Councilors April Marie Dayap, Abegail Dalodo-Ortiz and Edgar Ibuyan Jr. Committee on Information Technology will be chaired by Councilor Joan Bonguyan-Quilos, vice chair Councilor Victorio Advincula Jr., and members Councilors Pilar Braga, Cherry Bonguyan and Mary Joselle Villafuerte.

Committee on City Owned Properties will be chaired by Councilor Bonifacio Militar, vice chair Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang and members Councilor Jesus Joseph Zozobrado III, Maria Belen Acosta and Cherry Bonguyan.

Representatives to the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) from the first, second and third districts of Davao City include Councilors Jay Melchor Quitain Jr., Diosdado Mahipus Sr., and Victorio Advincula Jr. (Joey Sem G. Dalumpines/PIA-XI)

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O further strengthen its content offering to customers, Globe announced its much-awaited partnership with Netflix, the world’s leading internet television network.

Home to some of the best original series and extensive library of TV and movie titles, Globe and its partnership with Netflix will provide Filipinos access to the streaming giant’s top quality entertainment via their mobile or broadband service.

Globe announced its partnership with Netflix making it the first Philippine mobile and broadband to offer Netflix on its mobile/broadband platform. Soon, Globe customers will be able to subscribe to Netflix through Globe, and enjoy its content anytime, anywhere, on nearly any internet-connect screen, while conveniently charging the monthly subscription to their Globe mobile or broadband accounts.

“The Filipino’s swift adaption to the digital lifestyle and our shift to smartphones also changed the way we enjoy entertainment. Today, everyone demands primetime shows, anytime. Our partnership with Netflix gives us this extensive library that will allow us to give our customers their much-awaited TV and movie titles whether they are at home or on-the-go,” says Globe Chief

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EMBERS of the 18th Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Dabaw formally took their oaths of office as officers and members of various committees mandated by law to study and to craft local ordinances geared towards a better quality of life for the residents during its regular session last July 5.

Earlier, they unanimously elected Councilor Bernard Al-ag, Councilor Victorio Advincula Jr. and Councilor Bonifacio Militar as the majority floor leader, deputy floor leader and speaker protempore, respectively.

The 18th SP also elected the officers and members of the standing committees.

Committee on Agriculture and Food will be chaired by Coun-

cilor Marissa Salvador-Abella with vice chair Councilor Conrado Baluran and members Councilors Mary Joselle Villafuerte, Jimmy Dureza and Halila Sudagar.

Committee on Appointments and government organization will be chaired by Councilor Cherry Bonguyan, vice chair Councilor Victorio Advincula Jr., members Councilors Joanne Bonguyan-Quilos, April Marie Dayap and Jesus Joseph Zozobrado III. Committee on Barangay Affairs will be chaired by Councilor January Duterte, vice chair Councilor Nilo Abellera Jr., members Councilors Edgardo Ibuyan Jr., Dante Apostol and Victorio Advincula Jr. Committee on Civil, Political and Human Rights will be chaired

CYNTHIA S. DE LEON PAWNSHOP

All pawned items that expired during the month of February 2016, if not redeemed or renewed will be sold to public auction on July 13, 2016 at 8:00 o’clock in the morning at Cynthia S. De Leon Pawnshop Digos Main, Jose Abad Santos St., Digos City.

Sa tanang prenda nga nag expire atong bulan sa Pebrero 2016, nga wala pa malukat o marenew kay maapil na sa pagahimoong subasta karong umaabot nga Hulyo 13, 2016 sa alas 8:00 sa buntag sa Cynthia S. De Leon Pawnshop Digos Main, Jose Abad Santos St., Digos City.

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by Councilor Antonette Principe-Castrodes, vice chair Councilor Leah Librado-Yap and members Councilors Jay Melchor Quitain Jr., Jimmy Dureza and Jesus Joseph Zozobrado III. Committee on Cooperative Development and People’s Participation will be chaired by Councilor April Marie Dayap, vice chair Councilor Maria Belen-Acosta and members Councilors Joan Bonguyan-Quilos, Jimmy Dureza and Mary Joselle Villafuerte.

Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs will be chaired by Councilor Halila Sudagar, vice chair Councilor Marissa Salvador-Abella and members Councilors Leah Librado-Yap, Jimmy Dureza and Conrado Baluran.

Committee on Education,

Science and Technology, Arts and Culture will be chaired by Councilor Pilar Braga, vice chair Al Ryan Alejandre and members Councilors Maria Belen Acosta, Nilo Abellera Jr., and Halila Sudagar.

Committee on Energy will be chaired by Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Sr., vice chair Councilor Victorio Advincula Jr., and members Councilors Joan Bonguyan-Quilos, Al Ryan Alejandre and Abegail Dalodo-Ortiz.

Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will be chaired Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Sr., vice chair Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, and members Councilors Halila Sudagar, Marissa Salvador-Abella and Conrado Baluran.

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All pawned items that expired during the month of February 2016, if not redeemed or renewed will be sold to public auction on July 13, 2016 at 8:00 o’clock in the morning at JDL Pawnshop, ACS Building Poblacion Lupon, Davao Oriental.

Sa tanang prenda nga nag expire atong bulan sa Pebrero 2016, nga wala pa malukat o marenew kay maapil na sa pagahimoong subasta karong umaabot nga Hulyo 13, 2016 sa alas 8:00 sa buntag sa JDL Pawnshop, ACS Building Poblacion Lupon, Davao Oriental.

Committee on Ethics and good government will be chaired

by Councilor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr., vice chair Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte and members Councilors Pilar Braga, Danilo Dayanghirang and Antonette Principe-Castrodes.

Committee on Finance, Ways and Means and Appropriation will be chaired by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, vice chair Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Sr., and members Councilors Nilo Abellera Jrl, Al Ryan Alejandre and Victorio Advincula Jr. Committee on Franchises and Public Utilities will be chaired

by Councilor Dante Apostol, vice chair Councilor Rene Elias Lopez, and members Councilors Edgar Ibuyan Jr., Al Ryan Alejandre and

Conrado Baluran.

Committee on Games and Amusements will be chaired by Councilor Edgar Ibuyan Jr., vice chair Councilor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr., members Councilors Nilo Abellera Jr., Diosdado Mahipus Sr., and Conrado Baluran.

Committee on Government and Privatization will be chaired

by Councilor Edgar Ibuyan Jr., vice chair Councilor Rene Elias Lopez and members Councilors Cherry Bonguyan, Diosdado Mahipus Sr. and Conrado Baluran.

Committee on Health will be chaired by Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte, vice chair Councilor Abegail Dalodo-Ortiz, members Councilors Pilar Braga, April Marie Dayap and Antonette Princi-

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All pawned items that expired during the month of February 2016, if not redeemed or renewed will be sold to public auction on July 13, 2016 at 8:00 o’clock in the morning at John Jansen De Leon Camasura Pawnshop, No. 23 Gimenes Building Country Homes, Cabantian, Davao City Sa tanang prenda nga nag expire atong bulan sa Pebrero 2016, nga wala pa malukat o marenew kay maapil na sa pagahimoong subasta karong umaabot nga Hulyo 13, 2016 sa alas 8:00 sa buntag sa John Jansen De Leon Camasura Pawnshop, No. 23 Gimenes Building Country Homes, Cabantian, Davao City

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RISE FROM THE GRAVE Federer survives 2 sets down, 3 match points vs Cilic

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HE match, and Roger Federer’s bid for a record eighth Wimbledon championship, essentially should have been over after a little more than 1 1/2 hours Wednesday.

Already trailing two sets to none, he was down love-40 while serving at 3-all in the third.

Once that problem was solved, his quarterfinal against Marin Cilic really could have concluded 45 minutes later, when Federer faced a match point at 5-4 in the fourth. Or 10 minutes and two games later, when Cilic again was a point from winning. Or another 10 minutes after that, when Cilic held a third match point.

Through it all, Federer, a DIGONG-ISH. Roger Federer raises a clenched right fist after his scary win.

month shy of his 35th birthday, would not go away. And Cilic, who beat Federer in straight sets en route to the 2014 U.S. Open title, could not close the deal. Saving that trio of match points, Federer eventually emerged with a don’tlook-away-or-you’ll-misssomething 6-7 (4), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9), 6-3 victory over Cilic to reach his 11th semifinal at the All England Club. ‘’I fought, I tried, I believed,’’ Federer said after his 10th career comeback from a two-set hole, equaling the most on record. ‘’At the end, I got it done.’’

Indeed, he did. When he capped his escape with a pair of aces at 126 mph and 115 mph, the third-seeded Feder-

er thrust both arms overhead and violently wagged his right index finger. He’s no longer ranked No. 1. He hasn’t won a Grand Slam trophy since 2012. He dealt with knee surgery and a bad back this season, the first since 2000 that he arrived at Wimbledon without a title. He sat out the French Open, the first major he missed since 1999, raising doubts about his readiness for Wimbledon. ‘’To test the body, to be out there again fighting, being in a physical battle - and winning it - is an unbelievable feeling,’’ said Federer, who could become the oldest man to win a major since Ken Rosewall did it at 37 at the 1972 Australian Open. ‘’Yeah, I mean, it was an

emotional win.’’

On Friday, Federer faces No. 6 Milos Raonic, a 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 winner against No. 28 Sam Querrey, the man who surprised No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the third round.

Raonic, beaten by Federer in the 2014 Wimbledon semifinals, declared: ‘’I’m happy that I have another shot at him.’’

On the other half of the draw, No. 2 Andy Murray, the 2013 champion, barely avoided the same fate as Cilic and held off No. 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (10), 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1. Murray’s seventh Wimbledon semifinal will come against No. 10 Tomas Berdych, who eliminated No. 32 Lucas Pouille 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2.

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AY ALLEN, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is considering making a comeback, according to league sources.

Allen’s representatives recently reached out to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, sources told ESPN, about the possibility of Allen joining the two conference champions.

The Warriors are unsure whether they want to pursue the future Hall of Famer, sources said. Allen’s contact with the Cavs was first reported by Cleveland.com.

Allen, who will turn 41 on July 20, is also not absolutely sure he wants to return after sitting out the past two seasons. But he is intrigued by the possibility of playing for another championship, and in addition to the Warriors and Cavs, he would consider joining the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers, sources said.

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Turnovers, foul trouble hound Gilas Pilipinas G G ILAS ILAS Pilipinas’ Pilipinas’ hopes ofof making making itit to to the the Rio Olympics Olympics were were dashed dashed Wednesday Wednesday night night by

by New New ZeaZealand, land, as as the the Tall Tall Blacks Blacks outlastoutlasted the Filipinos, 89-80, in their ed the Filipinos, 89-80, Pool B game at the Mall in of their Asia Pool B game at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Arena.

The Philippines, who lost The Philippines, lost to France 84-93 on who Tuesday, to France 84-93Olympic on Tuesday, exited the FIBA Qualifying without a exited Tournament the FIBA Olympic Qualsingle and became the ifying victory, Tournament without first team victory, to be eliminated from a single and became semifinals contention in the the first team to be eliminated competition. from semifinals contention in A slow start, numerous the competition. turnovers, and foul trouble A slowGilas’ start,efforts, numerous hampered and and to foulthetrouble aturnovers, blistering start fourth hampered efforts,as and quarter wasGilas’ not enough the a blistering start to the fourth Filipinos failed to complete the comeback. quarter was not enough as the “Veryfailed difficult, Gilas coach Filipinos to ”complete the Tab Baldwin said after the comeback. game.

“Wedifficult, needed”to playcoach bet“Very Gilas ter against a very good New Tab Baldwin said after the Zealand team. We went out game. “We needed to play and betagainst a tough unit tonight ter against a very good New we didn’t play our best basketZealand team. We went out ball. ” against a tough “That’s on us,unit andtonight that’s and we didn’t playhave ourtobest something that we answer for,” he” added. basketball.

The Filipinos “That’s on us,were and down that’s 53-60 heading into the fourth something that we have to anquarter, Andray Blatche swer for,before ” he added. sparked a comeback thatdown fired The Filipinos were up the nervous MOA Arena 53-60 heading into the fourth crowd.

His three-pointer made beforegame, Andray Blatche itquarter, a two-point 58-60, fansparked comeback that fired ning Gilas’a hopes of a rally. up After the nervous Arena a bucket MOA from Thomcrowd.

His three-pointer as Abercrombie made it amade fourpoint anew,game, Blatche58-60, again it a game two-point took charge, basfanning Gilas’gliding hopesto ofthe a rally. ket for a lay-up thatfrom madeThomit 60After a bucket 62 still 7:40 left.

Gilas ithada as with Abercrombie made afour-point golden chance to tie take game anew, or Blatche the lead when Abercrombie again took charge, to flubbed a jumper in gliding New Zeathe basket for a lay-up that land’s next possession, but on made it 60-62 still mis7:40 an isolation play,with Blatche left. Gilas a golden chance fired on ahad potential go-ahead to tie or take the lead when three-pointer.

New Zealand responded Abercrombie flubbed a jumper with fiveZealand’s unanswered to in New nextpoints possesgo back up seven, 67-60, with sion, but on an isolation play, 6:06 left,misfired and though Blatche Blatche on a potential and the Filipinos kept plugging go-ahead three-pointer. away, their turnovers allowed Zealand responded the New Tall Blacks to claim easy with fiveinunanswered baskets transition. points to go back up seven,turnovers 67-60, with Back-to-back led 6:06 and by though Blatche to easyleft, lay-ups New Zealand, and the Filipinos kept plugging with Abercrombie putting the visitors up turnovers 13-points, allowed 78-65, away, their with 2:35Blacks to go to the Tall to match claim their easy biggest of the game. basketslead in transition.

“It pains me to be in this Back-to-back turnovers situation, ” a subdued led to easy lay-ups by NewGabe ZeaNorwood told reporters after land,game. with“New Abercrombie putthe Zealand came ting the visitors up 13-points, out and played a hell of a game.

78-65,guards with 2:35 to gowell, to match Their played their theirplayed biggestwell, lead of thewe game. bigs and just “Ithave pains to be tonight in this didn’t anyme answers in a time where we really needsituation, ” a subdued Gabe ed them.” told reporters after Norwood the game. “New Zealand came Heartbreaking out and played aend hell of a game.

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Castro added 13 points, Abercrombie also contributand JuneTall MarBlacks Fajardo and had Jeff ing, the simply Chan each scored 11.

But Gilas too many weapons firing on again had toonight. many turnovers, Wednesday committing 14 miscues, and Webster had defense 25 and theirTailess-than-stellar Corey added 13, while Fotu allowed New Zealand to conhad 48% 17 points Abercromvert of theirand attempts. bie, 13.

Blatche finished game New Zealand willthe face off against on Thursday with 30 France points and seven renight, the winner taking boundswith to lead the Filipinos’ the top spot in Pool B and going charge. Castro added 13 points, on playMar theFajardo second-ranked andtoJune and Jeff team Poolscored A. 11. But Gilas Chanin each Gilas, meanwhile, will have again hadto too turnovers, to go back themany drawing board. committing 14 miscues, and “We competed well in this their less-than-stellar tournament, ” Baldwindefense said. allowed Newexpect Zealand to con“But we don’t to come to verttournaments 48% of theirand attempts. big compete.

We expect to come and win and progress, when we’re New especially Zealand will face off at home.France We have sit back against ontoThursday and why that taking didn’t night,analyze with the winner happen, and we have to fix it.” the top spot in Pool B and going “Congratulations to New on to play second-ranked Zealand, ” the added Baldwin, team in Pool A. who has previously coached Gilas, Zealand meanwhile, the New team in will his have to go back to the career. drawing well-traveled coaching board.

Slow start Unlike Tuesday night, when “We competed well in this Gilas raced to 10-point said. lead tournament, ” aBaldwin against they started off “But weFrance, don’t expect to come slowly in their gameandagainst to big tournaments comNew Blatche missed pete. Zealand.

We expect to come and all three of his first quarter field win and progress, especially goals, and it was only Jeff Chan’s when we’re at home.the WePhiliphave sniping that allowed to sittoback analyze why pines keepand in step. thatChan didn’tstarted happen,offand we 3-of-3 have to it.” with his third from thefixfield, field“Congratulations goal a three-pointer that to New tied the game at 13-all.Baldwin, Zealand, ” added its firstcoached lead of whoGilas has took previously the game, 17-15, off a reverse the New Zealand team in his lay-up

by Troy Rosario with well-traveled coaching career.

3:28 to go in the first following Slow start play from Gabe strong hustle Unlike Norwood and Tuesday Ray Parks. night, when raced 10-point It Gilas turned out totoa be Gilas’ lead against theyand startlone lead of France, the game, it ed offforslowly in seconds. their game lasted all of 14 Tai Webster tied the game Blatche with a against New Zealand. lay-up

by Fotu missedand alla free threethrow of his first with around minute leftitgave quarter fieldagoals, and was New back the lead. only Zealand Jeff Chan’s sniping that al-

RETURNING? Ray Allen, who has two NBA titles on his resume, averaged 18.9 points over his 18-year career and shot 40 percent from the 3-point line. Getty Images During his 18-year playing career, Allen was known as one of the league’s best-conditioned athletes. That, along with the increased value of 3-point shooting in today’s NBA, has led contending teams to pursue him over the past couple of seasons. He av-

eraged 9.6 points for the Miami Heat in 2013-14, his final season.

Allen averaged 18.9 points over his career and shot 40 percent from the 3-point line.

The 10-time All-Star won championships with Boston in 2008 and Miami in 2013.

In 2013, Allen salvaged the title hopes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Heat by making a game-tying 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds left in regulation to force overtime against San Antonio in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Miami went on to win the series in seven games.

BREAKING IT. Jayson Castro tries to break the New Zealand defense.

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GOODBYE, RIO NZ’s Tall Blacks dash Gilas’Olympic dream

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EW Zealand put an end to Gilas Pilipinas’ dream of a return to the Olympics on Wednesday night, hacking out a 89-80 victory behind the torrid scoring of the Webster brothers and a scrappy defense that wore down the Filipinos to the ground.

Corey and Tai Webster took turns shredding the defense of a Gilas side that looked a step too slow after a draining loss to France the night before, then presided over the decisive run that took the life out of the host team and deflated a huge crowd that turned up at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Websters combined for 48 big points against Gilas.

The Tall Blacks thus joined top-ranked France in the semifinals of this six-nation tournament while relegating Gilas to the sidelines in what was probably the last time an all-pro side represented the Philippines in the international stage.

Beginning next year, a team of amateurs will form a cadet side that will compete in the new home-andaway qualifying format for the 2019 World Cup that

clashes with the season schedule of the PBA. New Zealand and France face off on Thursday for the top seeding in their group.

“I know it hurts for everybody… we just don’t have any answers tonight,” admitted team captain Gabe Norwood after Gilas lost for the second straight time and bowed out of contention.

“We didn’t play our best basketball and that’s on us and it’s something that we have to answer for,” shared coach Tab Baldwin.

The Filipinos fell behind early on and stared at deficits of as many as 13, the last time at 52-39 on a jumper by Corey Webster.

Andray Blatche though, willed Gilas back with his outside snipings. His basket midway through the final quarter had the host threatening at 62-60, rocking the jampacked MOA Arena to its very foundation.

But the Kiwis wouldn’t wilt under extreme pressure as Mika Vukona and Thomas Abercrombie combined for a telling 8-2 run, and soon after, the lead ballooned back to 7865.

Blatche finished with

30 points – 26 of them in the second half – and seven rebounds to pace Gilas, which also got 13 points from Jayson Castro and 11 apiece from Jeff Chan and June Mar Fajardo.

Tai Jack Webster, the younger of the prolific brothers, led the Tall Blacks with 25 points on 7-of-15 shooting, and 11 rebounds, while Corey added 23 and went 7-of14 from the field.

“Obviously in the second half, t h e Philip pines made a couple of runs. But we stayed focused,” said New Zealand coach Paul Henare, a former player of Baldwin when he was still coaching the Tall Blacks.

The Filipinos appeared out of sync for most of the opening half in which they committed nine turnovers - or about half of their total in a 93-84 loss to France on opening day.

It’s their three-point shooting that somehow kept them in the game, firing 42 percent from down-

town on 5 of 12 shooting behind the hot hands of Chan and Castro.

The two-time best point guard of Asia had 11 points at the break including a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range.

The Tall Blacks leaned on the deadly Webster brothers, Corey and Tai Jack, who accounted for a combined 21 of the team’s 38 points in the first half.

The scores New Zealand (89) Webster T. 25, Webster C. 23, Fotu 17, Ab-

e r crombie 13, Vukona 6, Ili 2, Bartlett 2, Loe 1, Anthony 0, Karena 0.

Philippines (80) Blatche 30, William 13, Chan 11, Fajardo 11, Rosario 7, Romeo 5, Reyes 2, Parks 1, Norwood 0, Pingris 0, Aguilar 0, de Ocampo 0.

Quarterscores: 21-17; 38-31; 60-53; 89-80.

DETERMINATION. Andray Blatche showed too much determination despite Gilas’ loss to New Zealand.