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BRIEFING. Peter Laviña, spokesperson of president-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte, bares that they are now in the process of searching and selecting people who will fill up slots for the Duterte Transition Team. Laviña made the statement during a press briefing at The Marco Polo Davao yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

‘LET’S WAIT FOR PROCLAMATION’

Transition Team: No official acts until Comelec declares Duterte

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AYING it is still presumptuous to be setting foot and inspecting the rooms in Malacañang, the camp of presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte will not move until the Commission on Elections raises the hands of the overwhelming victor from Mindanao.

“Everything that we are doing now are informal,” said spokesperson Peter Laviña who fended off questions from

the media asking nitty-gritties like the presidential cook, barber, wardrobe, security aides, and official nickname.

“Let’s wait until he is proclaimed,” Laviña said.

The proclamation will be made by the Comelec after the canvassing of votes by the National Board of Canvassers.

Asked if the President-elect will be attending the proclamation, Laviña said they cannot confirm as of the

moment. “There are suggestions for him to be there when the canvassing is over, but no confirmation from him (Duterte) yet.”

The Duterte Transition Team, formed last Tuesday, started holding meetings since Wednesday at The Marco Polo Davao. It presented the incoming administration’s EightPoint Economic Agenda last Thursday.

A meeting with the coun-

terpart transition team of President Benigno Aquino III supposedly Friday afternoon did not materialize as Laviña said they are not ready.

“We will meet them the soonest time,” he said.

Laviña, however, clarified, they will be talking with President Aquino’s team headed

by Executive Secretary Erwin Lacierda informally and will not be going inside the Palace

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PHOTOBOMBER NO MORE. Presumptive president Rodrigo R. Duterte’s long-time confidant and Transition Committee member Christopher “Bong” Go will be one of main men that will lead the inauguration committee which will handle and organize Duterte’s upcoming inauguration on June 30. Lean Daval Jr.

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EMBERS of the transition team of the incoming Duterte Administration is studying the staffing summary of national government agencies which might be appointed by the incoming president.

Peter Laviña, spokesperson of the Duterte Transition Team said Leoncio Evasco, Jr., Christopher Go, Carlos Dominguez, Atty Salvador Medialdea and himself are looking into the 421 positions which will be filled by persons who can effectively deliver with the president.

He said three names will

be suggested to the elected president to fill every position.

“The appointing authority gives the final decision of who these guys who might be political appointees for smooth transition,” he said.

Laviña said Evasco evaluates the social agencies, Christopher Go on the security sector, Dominguez on the business agencies, Medialdia on the judiciary and himself on infrastructure.

He said many of the names still need to be screened and their respective capability to be evaluated.

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Duterte lauds social media volunteers, campaigners

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HE camp of presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Friday thanked all their social media volunteers and campaigners for their valuable support in helping him achieved victory in the May 9 presidential elections.

Peter Laviña, Duterte campaign spokesperson, said social media was a game changer that helped them win.

“On behalf of Mayor Duterte and the campaign team, we would like to express our thanks to all our online supporters, both here in the Philippines and abroad, who tirelessly worked to raise awareness about his candidacy, platform and programs,” Laviña said.

“And given our lack of

funds to defray campaign costs, social media outlets like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter gave us the platforms to convey and propagate our messages,” he added.

The Duterte digital campaign involved hundreds of social media account groups, countless individuals and hundreds of influencers with a membership reach of over 14 million.

The Philippines has over 40 million Facebook accounts and pages alone and more than two million Twitter and Instagram handles.

In a related development, Laviña welcomed the support being mulled by social media platform Facebook for the incoming Duterte presidency,

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Incoming President not missing or sick

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RESUMPTIVE President Rodrigo Duterte is savoring his time resting—his very first real respite in two years.

His spokesman Peter Laviña yesterday denied reports that the President-in-waiting is in sick bay after he disappeared from public eye since he visited the grave of his parents early morning of Tuesday, hours after his margin in the presiden-

tial polls have become insurmountable.

“No, he is not missing. He is just resting. He has been working without rest the past two years,” Laviña told media during Friday’s media briefing at The Marco Polo Davao.

Laviña said the past 12 months have been very grueling for the Davao City Mayor beginning with his “Listening Tour” and up to the campaign period.

Laviña asked the people to respect Mayor Duterte’s time for himself and his family. On Monday, Duterte will hold private meetings with well-wishers at the Matina Enclaves Clubhouse. The said meetings will be on a strictly per-invitation only.

Some critics posted on social media asking why Mayor Duterte is missing and leaving things with his transition team.

There were posts by netizens

saying that he is sick.

His camp denied all that on Friday.

Mayor Duterte was last seen visiting the grave of his parents where he wept unabashedly. Prior to that, he visited evangelist Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound where he had a late dinner with friends and supporters including runningmate Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

general elections, and to the presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte.”

“The United States looks forward to continuing to deepen our bilateral partnership with the new administration as we address common challenges and issues of mutual interest,” the State Department said in a statement.

The Philippines and the United States have a long and enduring history based on a shared commitment to upholding democratic values and institutions.

Laviña said the new ad-

ministration will respect all bilateral agreements between the two nations but hinted they are open to reviewing them. During the height of the campaign, Duterte has warned he is prepared to cut diplomatic ties with the US and Australia after their ambassadors criticized his joke about the jailhouse rape of a missionary.

“If I become president, go ahead and sever it (diplomatic ties),” Duterte, 71, had said last month on the campaign trail, referring to the relationships with the United States

and Australia, two of the Philippines’ closest allies.

Laviña said it’s time to “extend our hand in peace and cooperation.”

The US looks forward to the official conclusion of the electoral process for the many offices contested in the national elections, the statement said.

“The successful elections in the Philippines, and its record-setting number of voters, are a testament to the Philippines’ vibrant democracy,” the US statement added.

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HE camp of presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday welcomed the offer of congratulations by the United States.

“Have they made a statement? If so, we welcome that,” said spokesperson Pete Laviña after being told of the congratulatory message from the US State Department on Thursday.

In a statement released by the US Embassy in Manila, “The United States offered its “sincerest” congratulations to the people of the Philippines on the conclusion of the

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HE United States offers its “sincerest” congratulations to the people of the Philippines on the conclusion of the general elections, and to the presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, the State Department said Thursday.

“The United States looks forward to continuing to deepen our bilateral partnership with the new administration as we address common challenges and issues of mutual interest,” the State Department said in a statement.

HOT AFTERNOON. Pedestrians take protection from the scorching heat on a hot day as temperature continues to rise despite a warning from climatologists of possible La Niña which usually brings heavy rains in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

RRD transition team forms 6 focus sectors

By NEILWIN JOSEPH L. BRAVO

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OO short a time, too many things to do.

With that as the mindset, the Transition Team of presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday announced it has formed six focus sectors to handle specific concerns in a bid to lay the groundwork of the new

administration smoothly and avoid overlapping of functions.

Spokesman Peter Laviña, in yesterday’s press briefing at The Marco Polo Davao, said the six sectors are Social Development under former Maribojoc Mayor Leoncio Evasco, Peace and Security under executive assistant Christopher “Bong”

Go, Economic Development under former cabinet secretary Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez, Justice under lawyer Salvador Medialdea, Infrastructure under Laviña, and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) under lawyer Loreto Ata. The six clusters have start-

ed preparations and conducted meetings with concerned sectors although Laviña clarifies these are all “informal” pending the declaration of Mayor Duterte by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Laviña said they have not met with the transition team

ber of women, migrants, indigenous peoples and from different sectors of Canadian society.

According to spokesman Peter Laviña, the presumptive president Duterte wanted the cabinet to represent the various sectors of the Philippine

population.

Laviña said there are capable people from the private sector which didn’t get the opportunity to be part of the cabinet. Now under the incoming administration they will get that opportunity to serve.

He said there are more than 30 cabinet and key government positions which the transition committee is working to be filled. Aside from cabinet positions, important agencies such as the Bureau

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Incoming cabinet to be patterned after Trudeau’s

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HE incoming cabinet of presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte will be patterned after the cabinet of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Trudeau’s cabinet is known for having a fair num-

Special polls in 3 precincts in Sultan Kudarat, two other towns

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HREE precincts in three towns will hold special polls on Saturday, May 14, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday.

The precincts are located in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao; in Loreto, Agusan del Sur; and in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental.

According to Comelec Resolution No. 10135, dated May 12, there would be special elections on May 14.

Comelec said there were no elections held in Sultan Kudarat precinct after the ballot box containing the election paraphernalia were forcibly taken by unidentified men, which prompted the members of the Board of Election Inspectors to escape and were now “nowhere to be found”. But, the vote counting machine (VCM) was safely secured by the designated VCM

Technician.

The commission said the printing of 703 official ballots have already been ordered as well as the allocation of the required election paraphernalia; while the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police have been directed to intensify efforts to secure the holding of the special polls.

On the other hand, no elections were held in Loreto, Agusan del Sur; and in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental after encountering problems with their ballots.

The poll body said the clustered precinct in Loreto lacks a total of 291 ballots as it has 746 registered voters.

A failure of election was also declared at the Hinigaran clustered precinct, with 685 registered voters for the misdelivery of official ballots last May 9. (PNA)

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According to an unofficial and partial tally of votes, Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte has won the 2016 Philippine presidential election.

The US looks forward to the official conclusion of the electoral process for the many offices contested in the national elections, the statement said.

“The successful elections in the Philippines, and its record-setting number of voters, are a testament to the Philippines’ vibrant democracy,” it added. (PNA/Xinhua)

Duterte asks PDEA: Submit list of drug personalities

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HE PHILIPPINE Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 6 said the camp of presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte has already asked them to submit a list of drug personalities in Western Visayas.

According to PDEA-6 Regional Director Paul Ledesma, the request came from a retired Armed Forces of the Philippines general who could become part of Duterte’s cabinet.

The Western Visayas Region, located in Central Philippines, is composed of six provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras and Negros Occidental.

PDEA, as the lead government agency in combating illegal drugs, is mandated to “arrest and apprehend as well as search all violators and seize or confiscate the effects or proceeds of the crimes as provided by law; take charge and have custody of all dangerous drugs and/ or controlled precursors and essential chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to any national, provincial or lo-

cal law enforcement agency,” among others.

During his campaign, Duterte vowed to wipe out crime in three to six months if elected president. Duterte’s crusade is also centered on the eradication of illegal drugs, vowing to kill drug pushers, even his his own children if proven they are into narcotics.

Earlier this week, Duterte’s camp also said the president-elect is planning to implement a nationwide liquor ban, which prohibits buying and selling of alcoholic beverages during 1:00 am-6:00 am, to help curb criminality.

“The reason he has this liquor ban (in Davao) is because we have to work the next day, all the (restaurant) staff have to work, as well as the customers,” Duterte’s spokesman, Peter Lavina had said.

“This has nothing to do with denying us of our freedoms,” he said, adding people were not prohibited from drinking in their homes.

The proposed ordinance was welcomed by some but was frowned upon by some businessmen.

STREET VENDOR. An elderly man pushes a cart with his wife in tow towards an area where they sell street food in downtown Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

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Transition Committee L consolidates its report

Improved bookings lift Cebu Pacific net income by 81% in Q1

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HE Presidential Transition Committee aims to submit and consolidate by end of this month the transition reports of agencies under the Executive branch.

“In its first meeting today, the Presidential Transition Committee (PTC) focused on ensuring that the transition reports of all departments, agencies, bureaus, GOCCs, and other instrumentalities under the Executive Branch are submitted and consolidated by end of May. This will give the incoming administration ample time to review these reports before assumption into office,” Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a statement

on Friday.

The PTC, created through Administrative Order No. 49 that was signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday, met on Friday afternoon.

“As directed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr., the most senior career official will be designated as Agency Focal Person for the whole duration of the transition process leading to the inauguration of the incoming President on 30 June 2016,” Coloma said.

“According to ES Ochoa, the PTC is prepared to work with, and meet with the transition team of the incoming President,” he added.

The PTC is chaired by Executive Secretary Paquito

Ochoa, Jr. Its members are the director-general of the National Economic and Development Authority, the respective heads of the departments of Budget and Management, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Public Works and Highways, and the Presidential Communications Operations Office.

It is the overall and central coordination committee of all executive departments, agencies, bureaus, government-owned or -controlled corporations, and other instrumentalities as regards the various aspects of the transition to the new administration.

The committee will also oversee the preparation and implementation of the gov-

ernment agencies’ transition to the new administration, to ensure the continuity and maintain the efficiency of government services.

President Aquino had earlier committed to the “smoothest transition possible.”

“I talked to Mr. Bong Go to relay to Mayor Duterte that an Administrative Order (AO) is being drafted designating the Executive Secretary as head of the transition team. I further offered that the Cabinet stands ready to brief his team on any and all of their concerns. Lastly, we are committed to effecting the smoothest transition possible,” President Aquino said in a statement on Wednesday.

(PNA)

OW-COST carrier Cebu Pacific on Friday announced that its net income rose to Php 4 billion in the first quarter of 2016, up 81 percent from Php 2.2 billion in the same period last year.

Cebu Pacific attributed the increase to the improved online bookings and a wider range of ancillary revenue products and services.

Revenues also increased to Php 16 billion or by 13 percent year-on-year.

Passenger revenues went up to Php 12 billion, or by 11 percent after the airline carried 4.8 million passengers for the first quarter.

Cargo revenues also jumped to Php 836 million, or by 8.3 percent.

Ancillary revenues increased to Php 3.2 billion, or by 24 percent following the 13 percent hike in passenger traffic and 10 percent increase in average ancillary revenue per passenger.

Cebu Pacific Vice President for Corporate Affairs Atty. JR Mantaring welcomed the first quarter results, noting that the robust figures were a testament to the airline’s success in making air transportation more accessible and affordable.

Mataring said that the airline would continue to upgrade its fleet, study new destinations and routes, and enhance ground and in-flight operations.

Earlier, the airline announced an additional frequency between Manila and Doha, Qatar that catered to the growing travel demand in the Gulf country.

The new flight will operate every Saturday beginning July 9, 2016, increasing services to three times a week.

The airline offers flights to an extensive network of more than 90 routes on 64 destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. (PNA)

PHP ends week sideways vs. USD T

GENSAN FOOD STRIP. A local tourist buys boiled corn and “balut” from a street vendor along Dadiangas West in General Santos City. Dadiangas West is fast becoming famous street food strip of the city as vendors selling ready-to-eat food and beverages gather in the area every night. Lean Daval Jr.

HE Philippine peso managed to regain some firmness to the US dollar Friday after ending the week at Php46.55 from the previous session’s Php46.64.

A trader partly attributed this to the increase of US’ unemployment claims to the 14th-month high of 294,000 in the week ending May 7, 2016.

Another positive factor for the peso is the large inflows in the local bourse, buoyed by upbeat earnings season, the trader said.

For the day, the local unit opened at Php46.67, weaker than the Php46.46 in the previous day on account of hawkish

statements from US Federal Reserve officials, who said the Fed may raise rates earlier than markets expected.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will have its next policy meeting on June 14-15, 2016.

The local currency traded between Php46.77 and Php46.55 bringing the day’s average to Php46.67.

Volume of trade reached US$ 589.37 million, lower than the US$ 730.25 million in the previous session.

The currency pair is seen to trade between Php46.50 and Php46.80 next week.

(PNA)

Moody’s Analytics eyes PHL Q1 output at 6.2% PHL posts US$ 354-M net hot

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OODY’S Analytics is optimistic on the Philippines first quarter 2016 output as domestic consumption and investment remain robust and seen to counter the negative external environment.

In a report, the economic research and analysis arm of Moody’s Corporation forecasts a 6.2 percent growth, as measured by gross domestic

product (GDP), for the country in the first three months of the year, slightly lower than the 6.3 percent print in the last quarter of 2015.

“This will leave the Philippines with the best-performing economy in Southeast Asia,” it said.

The report explained that “unlike its regional counterparts, the Philippine economy has overcome the

negative effects from slowing global demand.”

“Although the archipelago’s exports have been falling, private consumption and investment activity are expected to remain strong,” it added.

The government is scheduled to report the economy’s first quarter output on May 19, 2016.

Last year, the economy

posted a 5.8 percent growth, slower than the 6.1 percent in 2014 on account of lower net exports and the lower-than-programmed government spending in the first quarter of the year.

The 6.3 percent growth in the last quarter of last year is the fastest last year, and helped the country post a 6.2 percent average growth in the last five years. (PNA)

ation and Prospects as of mid2016 report, released by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, pointed out that persistent weakness in aggregate demand in developed economies remains a drag on global growth.

Low commodity prices, mounting fiscal and current account imbalances as well as policy tightening have fur-

ther dampened prospects for many commodity-exporting economies in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, it added.

“Economic activity in the world economy remains lackluster, with little prospect for a turnaround in 2016,” it noted.

In addition, China’s economy is projected to grow by 6.4 percent in 2016 and 6.5

percent in 2017, in line with the government target, said the report.

Lenni Montiel, assistant secretary-general for economic development, said a more balanced policy mix is needed to rejuvenate global growth and to create favorable conditions for the world’s sustainable development.

(PNA/Xinhua)

World economy to grow by just 2.4% in 2016 - UN

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S world economic growth remains weak, world gross product will grow by just 2.4 percent in 2016, the same pace as in 2015, said a UN report here on Thursday.

This marked a downward revision of 0.5 percentage points from UN projections in December 2015.

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money outflow in April‘16

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ROFIT-TAKING and worries on oil supply glut, drop in Chinese equities and the elections resulted to net outflows of foreign portfolio investments in the Philippines in April 2016.

Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Friday showed that foreign portfolio investments, otherwise known as hot money due to the speed it comes in and out of an economy, registered a net outflow of US$ 354 million, a turnaround from the previous month’s US$ 482 million net inflow and higher that the US$ 31.14 million net outflow in April 2015.

Total inflows last April amounted to US$ 1.27 billion, 24.6 percent lower than month-ago’s US$ 1.7 billion as well as the US$ 1.93 mil-

lion same period last year.

The central bank said 80.3 percent of these investments were placed mainly on shares of companies listed with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) namely in holding firms, food, beverage and tobacco firms, banks, property companies and telecommunication companies. The balance was nvested in peso-denominated government securities (GS).

Bulk or 78.5 percent of the investments came from the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong.

Outflows in the fourth month this year totalled to US$ 1.63 million, higher than month-ago’s US$ 1.21 million but lower than year-ago’s US$ 1.97 million. (PNA)

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Alliance Global records P5.3-B Q1 net A

LLIANCE Global Group, Inc. (AGI) posted a net income of P5.3 billion in the first three months of this year, about 5% lower from its level a year ago, as consolidated revenues were generally steady at P33.1 billion.

“We executed well in the first quarter despite the heavy external headwinds and the initial uncertainty leading to the May elections,” said Kingson U. Sian, president and chief operating officer, AGI. The investment holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, AGI, leveraged on the underlying strength of its subsidiaries, such that “when election spending, sharp decline in oil prices, and govern-

ment expenditures pushed up domestic demand in the first quarter, our subsidiaries were able to maintain their respective industry footing,” says Sian.

Megaworld Corporation, AGI’s flagship property company and the country’s largest developer of integrated urban townships, delivered a 12% year-on-year increase in earnings to P2.63 billion. Consolidated revenues, which include the contribution from its subsidiary brands Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. and Suntrust Properties, Inc., amounted to P11.5 billion, up 9% from P10.5 billion a year ago. This was supported by the robust 15% growth in rental income

PDIC takes over GSIS Family Bank G

OVERNMENT Service Insurance System’s (GSIS) thrift bank, GSIS Family Bank, has been placed under the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) receivership Friday, May 13, 2016.

The decision to place the 22-unit, Ortigas Center-headquartered thrift bank under PDIC receivership was made by the central bank’s policy-making Monetary Board also on Friday.

PDIC, in a statement, said the thrift bank, which is 99.6 percent owned by the estate pension fund, GSIS, has total deposit liabilities amounting to Php

74.81 million as of March 31, 2016.

Total insured deposits amounted to Php 786.39 million, or about 80.67 percent of total deposits, it said.

The bank have seven branches in the National Capital Region (NCR), 11 branches in Cavite, one in Bulacan, and two in Laguna.

PDIC said all valid deposits will be paid up to the maximum insurance coverage of Php 500,000.

Depositors with valid accounts and with balances of Php 100,000 and below will be eligible for early payment and need not file deposit insurance claims.

(PNA)

El Niño damage to agriculture in Cebu hits PHP140.4M

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HE El Nino weather phenomenon has so far caused some PHP140.4 worth of damage to agriculture in Cebu Province, according to records of the Cebu Provincial Agriculture’s Office (PAO).

The PAO report said the dry spell has affected 3,296 hectares of farmlands and 25,302 farmers in Cebu.

The latest figure was as of May 6.

Last April 29, the assessment report indicated PHP227 million worth of damage to Cebu’s crops, livestock, and fisheries covering 3,924.25 hectares.

The PAO report was based on the assessment of damage submitted by the different local government units (LGUs).

The summary of damage to rice, excluding oth-

er crops per district, had the fourth district posting the most damage with PHP47,395,503; fifth district, with PHP36,163,172; second district, PHP23,416,503; third district, PHP17,136,997; first district, PHP8,350,395; seventh district, PHP7,270,592; and sixth district, PHP637,500.

Danao City in the fifth district posted the most damage at PHP17,315,000 out of all LGUs that submitted consolidated reports.

The third district posted the most damage to livestock with PHP1,687,500, was followed by the fifth district, PHP1,408,050; fourth district, PHP1,204,800; seventh district, PHP676,800; second district, PHP342,200; and first district, PHP248,400.

(PNA)

to P2.3 billion as the company maintains its position as the country’s biggest lessor of office spaces with its ongoing expansion program. Residential sales continued to grow in the first three months of the year, rising 10% year-onyear to P6.86 billion backed by its 20 integrated townships throughout the country and a total landbank of around 4,000 hectares across the Philippines.

Emperador, Inc. continued its transformation into becoming a world-class liquor company as it took over the 286-year old Bodegas Fundador from Beam Suntory in February, making it the largest brandy company in the world. This followed Emperador’s acquisition in 2014

of Scotch whisky company, Whyte and Mackay, expanding its portfolio to include single malt whiskey brands, notably The Dalmore and Jura.

Emperador reported a net profit of P1.4 billion in the first quarter, coming on back of nearly P9bn in consolidated revenues. Domestic sales grew 19% as the company maintained its brandy dominance in the local liquor market. Moving forward, Emperador intends to capitalize on premiumization opportunities in the Philippine market with its broad spectrum of products ranging from standard to ultra-premium offerings.

Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. (TIH-

GI) posted a net profit of P1.2 billion in the first three months of 2016 as the company continues to focus on achieving quality of earnings by building on the non-VIP segment and expanding its non-gaming business. Gross revenues stood at P6.6 billion and EBITDA at P1.4 billion.

Gross gaming revenues amounted to P5.6 billion, led by the mass segment which saw an improvement in drops. Meanwhile, revenues from its hotel, F&B and other operations, grew 26% to P982 million, partly on account of the contribution from the Marriott Grand Ballroom which was formally launched in June last year.

Travellers International is the owner and operator of Re-

sorts World Manila (RWM), which is the site of the massive Phase 2 and Phase 3 expansion in Newport City.

Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC), which holds the exclusive franchise to operate restaurants in the Philippines under the “McDonald’s” brand, reported a 19% increase in net income to P191 million, benefiting from election spending.

“We remain very positive on the AGI Group’s prospects and we look forward to the planned initiatives of the new administration. We are a believer of the Philippine growth story and our businesses are very well positioned to participate in such growth,” adds Sian.

WEIGHING THE CATCH. A fish trader weighs a fish basket in front of a customer at the “bagsakan” in Bankerohan Public Market yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

HL shares surge to 9-month high above 7,400

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HILIPPINE shares surged to a nine-month high above 7,400-mark on Friday after investors cheered positive first-quarter domestic corporate earnings reports.

The local stock barometer zoomed 111.75 points or 1.53 percent to 7,436.79 from pre-

vious day’s 7,325.04 finish.

Friday’s closing level was the highest since August 13, 2015 when the index closed at 7,439.80.

The holding firms sector was the biggest gainer, with the index surging by 3.13 percent led by conglomerates Ayala Corp., Aboitiz Equity Ventures

Inc., Alliance Global Inc., Cosco Capital Inc. and DMCI Holdings Inc. “Market participants digested on first-quarter 2016 earnings data from largecaps,” said online brokerage 2TradeAsia.com.

It said election spending boosted property, power and

retail sectors.

Value turnover was thick at Php12.89 billion on 4.94 billion shares changing hands.

Advancers swamped decliners, 112 to 78, while 49 issues unchanged.

The mining and oil and property counters finished in the red. (PNA)

Php9.63 billion from Php5.98 billion.

Profit of Cebu Air Inc. (Cebu Pacific) reached Php4.04 billion, an increase of whopping 81.4 percent from Php2.23 billion.

JG Summit Petrochemicals Group, which consists of JG Summit Petrochemicals Corp. and JG Summit Olefins Corp., booked a net income of Php1.07 billion from a net loss of Php891.99 million, or

an improvement of 220.2 percent.

It attributed the significant increase in profit to higher volume of polymers sold and volume of olefins exported.

Universal Robina Corp. booked an 11.9-percent increase in net income to Php3.60 billion due to higher market valuation gain on financial assets and net foreign exchange gains.

Higher real estate revenues boosted Robinsons Land Corp.’s consolidated net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company in January to March quarter which rose 10.7 percent to Php1.77 billion.

Robinsons Bank Corp.’s net earnings rose by 135.6 percent to Php66.04 million for the first quarter from Php28.03 million last year.

(PNA)

JG Summit core net income hits P8.17-B in Q1

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OKONGWEI-LED conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. on Friday said its first-quarter core net income rose by 32.3 percent to Php8.17 billion on the back of the double-digit income growth of its airline and petrochemical businesses.

Including non-operating and non-recurring items, consolidated net income from equity holders of the parent soared by 60.9 percent to

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Yes, children need eye examinations!

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

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ARENTS usually bring their infants for vaccinations. As the kids grow up, parents also accompany them for dental checkups. But what about eye examinations – are parents aware of this?

Since she was four, Marianne has been wearing glasses, which was prescribed by an optometrist aunt who works in a mall. Her parents do not have vision problems so they were surprised when they were told by their daughter’s teacher that Marianne’s left eye was inwardly turned when drawing on her notebook. So, they mother decided to bring her daughter to a pediatric ophthalmologist.

On her first visit, Marianne’s visual acuity was 20/50 on the right and only 20/100 on the left, even while wearing the glasses. (Visual acuity, of the measure of vision, is expressed as a fraction. The top number refers to the distance you stand away from the Snellen eye chart, usually 20 feet. The bottom number indicates the distance at which a person with normal eyesight could read the same line you correctly read. The lesser the bottom number in the visual acuity ratio, the better the acuity; and the greater the bottom number, the worse the acuity.)

When Marianne’s ability to focus was relaxed and her refraction was measured, the mother was shocked to find out that her daughter’s glasses was just half the amount of correction that she should be wearing for hyperopia (farsightedness).

Most Filipino parents don’t know that their children need eye examinations. “They do not know that children’s eyes should be examined during important critical periods of eye development,” points out Dr. Barbara Roque, a pediatric ophthalmologist with the Eye Republic Ophthalmology Clinic in Manila.

Even if parents may know it, they still won’t have their children undergo such examinations. “They never go through it and they don’t have eye problems, so what’s the use of bringing their kids for eye examinations?” asked Dr. Alvina Pauline Santiago, a consultant in pediatric ophthalmology at the Philippine General Hospital.

A national survey conducted found that nearly seven out

of ten children under age six have never had an eye examination. And, of those children who had been checked, only 30 percent had been seen by an eye expert. This survey was conducted in the United States. What about in the Philippines?

“Unfortunately, there are no national statistics on the prevalence of vision problems in children in our country,” admits Dr. Maria Imelda Yap-Veloso, an ophthalmologist at the Asian Eye Institute in Makati City.

However, Dr. Roque estimates that about 20 percent of grade school children have vision problems, including refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism), amblyopia (lazy eye), and strabismus (squint or eye deviation). “Some children actually have all three,” she claims.

Without a comprehensive eye exam by eye experts, many children have vision problems that can go undiagnosed, and may even be misdiagnosed as a learning disorder like dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactive disorder.

“Children with vision problems should be treated early in life,” says Dr. Yap-Veloso. “This is because the future visual potential of a person develops during childhood. Any problem interfering with the patient’s vision should be aided or corrected early so full visual potential in the future may be realized.”

Take the case of amblyopia, a condition where one eye cannot see well, and the other takes over for the both. “It is very difficult to treat amblyopia when the condition is discovered after the age of 8,” says Dr. Roque. “Clinical studies show that amblyopia therapy after this age results to minimal improvement in visual acuity, compared to when the treatment started earlier. Most of the neurons connecting to the eyes to the brain are already fully developed or matured around this age.”

Ideally, when should parents bring their children for eye examinations? “The first phase of vision screening should happen at birth,” says Dr. Roque. Pediatricians could play a big role by including the following tests before discharging a baby from the hospital: checking for symmetry of both eyes and eye-

lids, measurement of corneal diameters, checking of papillary reflexes, and checking for clarity of the visual axes (that is, look for opacities involving the cornea, lens and vitreous) while the pupils are dilated.

The second phase of visual screening is around the age of 2-3 years. “A child’s visual acuity can be tested at this age

entering primary school.”

“I would definitely recommend an eye examination on the third and fourth year of life before pre-schooling starts,” says Dr. Yap-Veloso. “If the exam is normal, every two to three years will suffice. Any eye symptoms and strong family history for eye problems should howev-

“I would definitely recommend an eye examination on the third and fourth year of life before preschooling starts”

-- Dr. Barbara Roque, pediatric ophthalmologist with the Eye Republic Ophthalmology Clinic in Manila using picture charts or Snellen charts if the child is familiar with the alphabet already,” informs Dr. Roque. “The last phase should be just before

er warrant an earlier checkup with an ophthalmologist or eye specialist. Follow-up visits would depend on the nature of the problem.”

Box 1. Vision screening in children There are several critical periods in the development of children’s vision. As such, eye examinations for your kids should be done during:

· Preterm (born less than 32 weeks from conception) – Infants are at risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity so they must be screened at regular intervals until retinal vascular maturity is complete. Screening is done when the baby is medically stable, or at around 32 weeks post conception whichever comes first. · Perinatal or Neonatal period (up to age 1 month from birth) - – Among the conditions that eye experts will look for when screening healthy infants are eye problems such as congenital infections, congenital cataract, and congenital glaucoma.

· Infantile period (more than 1 month to age 6 months) – These are the eye problems that that experts will look for when screening healthy infants: errors of refraction, developmental cataract, squint (strabismus), and juvenile glaucoma.

· Preschool years (3 years and 5 years) – It is during this stage that some forms of strabismus, high errors of refraction, unequal errors of refraction (anisometropia), and lazy eyes (amblyopia) start to manifest. Diseases screened for during the infantile period may also be seen at this age. · School age years (6 years and above) – Children are screened for refractive errors such as farsightedness (hyperopia), nearsightedness (myopia), irregular corneal shape (astigmatism), or any combination of these. Diseases screened for during the infantile and preschool years may also be seen at this age.

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Parents don’t need a referral from their pediatrician or family doctor for their child’s eye check-ups. “Similar rates are charge for both children and adults,” says Dr. Yap-Veloso. Usually, it ranges from P500 to P800 per consultation. “However, if extra tests/ measurements or adjunctive diagnostic procedures are needed, there may be additional charges.”

Some insurance companies cover for consultations and eye examinations when the child is two years and older. “Different health insurances have different clauses,” says Dr. Santiago. “As a general rule, the eye exam is usually covered.”

Whatever happened to Marianne? The doctor gave her a new prescription for the glasses and after six weeks of wearing them full time, her visual acuity improved to 20/20 on the right and 20/50 on the left eye. Her eyes were also well-aligned. The doctor then started amblyopia therapy on the left eye by patching the good (right) eye when doing her homework.

Six month later, Marianne’s visual acuity on the left improved to 20/25. Her mother now boasts that her daughter gets A’s in her art class and in math. “I would never have thought to get my daughter’s eye tested, but I’m so glad I did,” she says. █

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RODY. PGong. Digong. Du30. RRD. new concoctions like Du30 and Tatay Digong. And then there are The list of possible nicknames that will stick as the official also the previous references to “The Punisher” and “The Iron Fist.” moniker of the next President is running long and still growFor more than two decades, Duterte had been Mayor, a term as ing.

Vice Mayor and another term as Congressman. In all those years, he We have been used to name initials like FM for President Ferdi- was referred to as “Mayor.” nand Marcos, FVR for President Fidel V. Ramos, and GMA for PresWhatever name will stick, Duterte’s advisers said they will not ident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. There were also non-initials that mind. The next President even said he is more comfortable being stuck as presidential nickname like Cory for President Corazon called “Mayor.” However, that will no longer be the case. His spokesAquino, Erap for President Joseph Estrada and PNoy for President person Peter Laviña said in reference to the institution, not the man, Benigno Aquino III. he should be called “Mr. President.”

We are indeed a country of creative thinkers when it comes to It’s no longer important what name will eventually stick. Whethnames. And so we go down to the next in line. Presumptive Presi- er it be President Digong or President Rody or whatever terms dent Rodrigo Roa Duterte is known among Dabawenyos as “Digong” of endearment will cement his identity, the tough-talking presior “Rody” (pronounced Rudy). Since he joined the presidential race dent-in-waiting more importantly should be ready to answer to the and became a household name in the entire country, there were call of duty.

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HIS was how it was with travel: one city gives you gifts, another robs you. One gives you the heart’s affections; the other destroys your soul. Cities and countries are as alive, as feeling, as fickle and uncertain as people.

Their degrees of love and devotion are as varying as with any human relation. Just as one is good, another is bad.” ― Roman Payne in Cities and Countries

*** Almost always, cities fascinate every person. “The city first took form as a home of God: a place where eternal values were represented and divine possibilities revealed. Though the symbols have changed, the realities behind them remain,” wrote Lewis Munford in The City in History.

Today, nearly 3.9 billion people -- half of the world’s population -- live in urban areas. By 2050 that number is expected to nearly double, according to new research conducted by the Washington, D.C.-based Worldwatch Institute.

In a previous institute report, Grant Potter wrote: “This urban expansion will be especially burdensome for developing countries, where 82 percent of the world’s population currently lives.”

The vast majority of the urban growth within the developing world is projected to occur in Asia. “A characteristic feature of Asian urbanization is the prevalence of ‘megacities’ that are home to more than 10 million people,” Potter pointed out.

S

ENATOR Grace Poe lost the presidential election but she has won a place in the history of Philippine election. As a graceful loser, she let “a first” happen since the first election under the Commonwealth government in1935.

At 12:03 AM, May 10 – seven hours after the voting had closed -- she conceded defeat to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte. At that time returns from 81.18% of the precincts nationwide had been reported and Duterte was leading her, at third place, and Manuel A. Roxas II, at second place, by more than six million votes.

Earlier, Duterte, soon after voting had closed at 5 PM, May 9, at a press conference at the Royal Mandaya Hotel Davao reached out to his opponents to start the “healing process”. He described the “past few days” as “quite virulent for all of us” recounting “the black propaganda, and the false accusation exchange between two sides” as ”really part of a day’s work in election”.

Then his message, collated from media reports: “Let us begin the healing now… Let us be friends. Forget the travails of the elections.

When I offer (peace), that’s without exemption but if they don’t accept my goodwill, fine; then I will accept it. I always believe in the deep abiding faith in God.” When he said, “If they don’t accept the goodwill, fine, then I will take it”, he was saying either “Take it or leave it” or, in the language of the common Filipino, “Believe me, I’m sincere” implying he would be most disappointed should his goodwill be rejected.

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Not an urban legend In 2011, there were THINK ON THESE! 23 such cities worldwide, 13 of which were Asian (including Tokyo, Bangkok, and Manila). By 2025, the total number of megacities is expected to reach 37 Henrylito D. Tacio – with 21 in Asia henrytacio@gmail.com alone.

“Cities are at a crossroads, confronting historic challenges posed by rising populations, accelerating climate change, increasing inequity, and -- all too often -- faltering livability,” Eduardo da Costa Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, pointed out.

The new institute report noted: “Cities have voracious appetites for energy, accounting for about three-quarters of the world’s direct final energy use in 2005 -- far more than their 49 percent share of global population that year.”

Today’s cities must also deal with growing stress on raw material supplies. “Extraction of metals, minerals, and fuels is increasingly complex now that the easiest sources have been tapped,” the new report said.

“A city’s food system -- the production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste of its food -- has impacts that extend to a city’s host region and country, and often to other countries

as well,” it added.

Drawn by the bright lights of the cities, rural population flocks to already thickly-populated urban areas. “As rural migrants to cities adopt city-based lifestyles, they tend to use more resources as their incomes rise and as their diets shift from starchy staples to a greater share of animal products and processed foods,” writes Tom Prugh, author and co-director of the institute report.

This, in turn, puts natural systems -- either in the migrants’ own countries or in other countries that export products or their inputs -- under strain.

The Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO), on the other hand, has identifies the rapid increase of urban populations, especially slum populations, as the most important issue affecting health in the 21st century.

The WHO cites overcrowding, lack of safe water, and improper sanitation systems as the primary factors contributing to poor health among the urban poor. “Slums often become breeding grounds for diseases like tuberculosis, dengue, pneumonia, and cholera, and slum dwellers contract water-borne or respiratory illnesses at much higher rates than people in rural areas do,” Potter surmised.

“If we want to build a better world we have to understand better what the urban poor experience,” says Professor Diana Mitlin of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the University of Manchester. “We have to understand what it means

to have little income and face income, spatial, social and political inequalities. Only then can governments, development agencies and community organizations work with the urban poor to improve their options.”

The new institute report, however, contends that cities today are “in an exciting position to take leadership on the effort to build sustainable economies.”

“People care about their cities and often are motivated to protect and improve their urban homes,” writes Gary Gardner, author and co-director of State of the World. “Cities can harness that passion to help advance a sustainability agenda, perhaps more easily than national governments or corporations can.”

Perhaps the biggest single step that cities can take toward a sustainable future is to create economies that greatly reduce materials use, (re)circulate most materials, and rely largely on renewable energy.

This is where the so-called “green infrastructure” comes in. Defined as “the use of natural areas to provide economic services,” it can also help cities avoid building costly new water management facilities, can recharge aquifers, and can provide flood protection. Ensuring that decision-making is transparent and participatory ensures that no community is left behind.

To end today’s column, allow me to quote the statement of Clay Shirky in Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations: “Anybody who predicts the death of cities has already met his spouse.”

Roxas conceded at 1 PM May 10. He said: “Galangin at tanggapin natin ang pasya ng ating mga kababayan. Ayon sa unofficial count, si Digong ang susunod na pangulo ng bansa. Digong, I wish you success. Ang iyong tagumpay ay tagumpay ng ating bansa.” (Let’s respect and accept the will of the people. By the unofficial count, Digong is the next president. Digong, I wish you success. Your success is the success of the nation.”

Interviewed last May 11, winning senatorial candidate Leila de Lima, an arch-critic of Duterte over human right violations – calling him a “monster” –told reporters: “Since he appears to be the winner based on quick counts, let me congratulate Mayor Duterte for winning the presidential race.”

Of the six vice presidential candidates, as of this writing, four have conceded defeat – Senators Francis Escudero, Alan Peter Cayetano, Antonio Trillanes, and Gregorio Honasan. The win is a toss-up between Rep. Leonor “Leni” Robredo (LP) and Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. (Ind.).

Trillanes, who tried to derail Duterte with plunder charges, was conciliatory. He admitted that the people want “Mayor Duterte to be our next president”, while promising, “I assure the Mayor and our countrymen that I will not be a hindrance to the reform initiatives he intends to push in our government.”

Defeated Filipino candidates very rarely conceded defeat – never just hours after voting had closed. This was true before and after the Marcos dictatorship. For instance, Sergio Osmena, Jr. did not concede to Marcos in the 1969

presidential election; Santiago never conceded defeat to Fidel V. Ramos in the 1992 presidential election. Roxas’ protest against Binay in the 2010 vice presidential contest still stands at the Presidential Electoral Tribunal.

A precedent has been set in the 2016 election to be followed in succeeding elections. Soon after voting had closed, Duterte called out to his opponents to forget the “travails” of the “quite virulent” election and to “begin the healing process”. His “goodwill” was accepted.

Within three days, all but one of his four opponents have conceded. The last, Senator Santiago, may concede any time. The interesting question is: Had Poe not started the ball rolling seven hours after the voting had closed, could this “first” in the history of the Philippine election have happened?

The answer is anybody’s guess. But, for making the move no losing presidential candidate has ever done before – conceding at the very moment the opponent’s election has become inexorably evident – Poe, to repeat, has won a “first” in the history of Philippine election.

Presumptive President Rodrigo R. Duterte now has a clear path toward the “change” he envisions for the Philippines. More so that President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, his fears for a Duterte presidency notwithstanding, has personally congratulated Duterte and offered a smooth transition and cooperation.

The ball is now fully in Duterte’s court.

[Author’s Note: Mind da News, the alternate of COMMENT, is a comment on current news. The author may be contacted at patponcediaz@yahoo.com.]

Poe loses but wins

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BY PATRICIO P. DIAZ American tradition – in response to Duterte’s call? She said in Tagalog: “Bilang isang masidhing tagapagtaguyod ng repormang pang-eleksyon, matatag ang paniniwala ko sa boses at kalooban ng ating taumbayan. Iginagalang ko ang resulta ng ating halalan.” (As a sincere advocate of electoral reforms, I firmly believe the voice and will of the people. I respect the results of the election.)

Binabati ko si Mayor Rodrigo Duterte at ipinapangako ko ang aking pakikiisa sa paghilom ng ating bayan at pakikiisa ng ating mga kababayan tungo sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng ating bansa.” (I congratulate Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and I pledge to help heal our country and cooperate with the people towards its progress.)

Whatever, it touched a series of concessions and conciliatory statements that bode well for the incoming Duterte administration.

Vice President Jejomar Binay, without conceding on May 9, repeated his call “for respecting institutions and the democratic process.

Once the process is completed, we should always respect the outcome. We should all move towards healing and unity for our divided land.”

Yesterday, May 12, with 96% of the returns reported, he called Duterte at 5:40 PM to extend his congratulations.

Only Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, the tail-ender with 1.4M to Duterte’s 15.3M votes, has not conceded.

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Laviña affirmed the Duterte Transition Team has not met yet the members of the Malacañang transition team.

He said many things need to be thresh out relative to the inaugural proclamation of the new president like the program and observance of tighter security protocol.

Laviña said security protocol for the president-elect is

also in place prepared earlier by the Duterte security team two days before the elections.

He said the security group is composed of the food taster, the medical team and security personnel attached to the president, “We adjust the current prevailing situation,” he said.

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of President Benigno Aquino III headed by executive secretary Erwin Lacierda despite announcements of a meeting set yesterday.

Laviña said the Aquino transition team is already ready and confirmed the 2:00 pm meeting supposedly set yesterday. “Unfortunately we cannot make it that soonest.

We will travel as soon as we can.”

He added that they are thankful for the immediate re-

sponse of the Palace.

Laviña also confirmed that Vice President Jejomar Binay has already conceded and he thanked the latter for the gesture. With Binay as the latest contender to concede after Sen. Grace Poe and administration candidate Mar Roxas who conceded earlier, “all the major contenders have already conceded.”

“It’s time to bury the hatchet and roll up our sleeves,” said Laviña.

RRD... FROM 4 BEATING THE HEAT. A young boy and his friend try to beat the morning heat by playing and taking a dip in filthy seawater at a beachfront near Magsaysay Park in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

DepEd releases e-tool in time for senior high school rollout A

s the nationwide rollout of Senior High School (SHS) this coming school year draws near, the Department of Education (DepEd) has developed an electronic tool (e-tool) to aid school heads in ensuring efficient school operations in time for the opening of classes on June 13.

According to DepEd Memorandum no. 77, series of 2016, which DepEd released on Wednesday, the Senior High School Electronic Class Pro-

gram Tool (e-tool) which can be used by school heads both in integrated and stand-alone SHS. The e-tool is a management tool meant to improve SHS implementation plans such as effective scheduling of SHS classes, determination of the number and type of SHS teachers they need to hire, and effective assignment of teaching loads and other learner support tasks to teachers.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said school

principals and superintendents are tasked to take the lead role in implementing the SHS program, including budget and decision-making, since the incoming DepEd officials will still undergo a transition period with less than a month in office.

Luistro, along with presidential appointees, will be stepping down on June 30 with President Benigno Aquino III. The e-tool is easy to use since it adopts a basic spreadsheet file. The file is download-

able on www.deped.gov.ph/ resources/downloads/shseclass-program.

A tutorial is also available at www.deped.gov.ph/videos/ shs-eclass-program-tutorial.

“Because it is a management tool, it does not provide answers but rather helps the school heads to decide on the best course of action in terms of staffing and scheduling of classes. It also does not ensure the number of teacher items to be provided to the school,” DepEd reminded. (PNA)

rooms.

Yesterday’s press briefing moved towards several informal details like Duterte’s hairstyle, wardrobe, food, and even his bed with his trademark kulambo (mosquito net).

Laviña said there have been suggestions to do a makeover of Duterte’s look but he said the latter would not change his look or his style.

He said a group of doctors have volunteered to buy him a custom-made barong for the inauguration out of the excess funds of the group from the elections. There are also offers to give him a pair of shoes and pants.

Laviña also bared that

they have already mobilized a “PSG-like” (Presidential Security Group) security detail for Duterte as early as May 7. He also revealed that the security team has already assigned a food taster.

As to his official nickname, Laviña said it is open for everybody to create a name for Duterte. The more common suggestions were President Rody, President Digong, PRody, PGong, PDu30, and his initials RRD. Duterte will be accepting well-wishers on Monday on per-invitation basis only at the Clubhouse of The Matina Enclaves in Quimpo Boulevard, Ecoland.

saying that the connectivity afforded by Facebook is essential in building Filipino commu-

nities and pushing the reform agenda of the President-elect.

(PNA)

of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs and also positions in Malacañang.

To hasten the receiving of nominees the transition committee has divided itself into six clusters. The social development cluster will be under Leoncio Jun Evasco, peace and security under Bong Go, the cluster on economic development under Carlos Dominguez, justice system under Salvador Medialdea, government owned and controlled corporations under Loreto Ata and infrastructure development under Laviña.

The spokesman said they are looking for people who have shared vision with the presumptive president and also must have the integrity, ability and capacity to sacrifice.

Also they will be putting up a team which will be vetting the list of people and will play as devil’s advocate, so that the selection will be having a side for and side against a particular prospect.

“We need to select the best before we recommend him or her to the presumptive president.” Laviña said. (PIA, RG Alama)

ers. I could not express how grateful and thankful I am to you,” Gamao emotionally stated during his message. He added that this event “is the will of God.” In an interview, Gamao said that after the election, he will continue the Welfare, Health, Agriculture, Peace & Order, Education and Employment (WHAPEE) Caravan, education and health services, including the continuation of infrastructure projects. For long – term projects, he said that he still needs to formulate a new Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA). An ELA is a planning and budgeting document

that is mutually developed by both the executive and legislative departments, in order to better address the needs of the city.

Meanwhile, the ten (10) Sangguniang Panlungsod Members who were duly elected are: Gregorio Dujali III (41,050); Wendel Enad (40,571 ); Renante Banggoy (36,285); Flopone Royle Catalan (36,077); Raquel Geraldo (35,276); Emmanuel Pamisaran (33,191); Jose Silvosa Jr. (31,565); Wahid Ranain (30,933); Dizon Namuag (30,055) and Janris Jay Relampagos (28,466). Erick Etis - CIO - Panabo / Photo by: Erick Etis

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tradictory to the principles of the Clean Air Act. Burning wastes is not the solution; instead of focusing on residual wastes -which WTE aims to solve- the NSWMC should instead work on implementing

a more cohesive and sustainable system of managing recyclabes, digestables, reusables and compostables because these are what the majority of our garbage is usually composed of.”, she pointed out.

(By utilizing PCGT performers the City Government gave honorarium to financially defray their basic expenses). To add enjoyment thru music, the TIPS hired the G4 band promoting excellent Panabo talents.

“Unity and collaboration are necessary components for growth and development, that is why the City Government is grateful to have this LGU Night

as part and parcel of that necessary unity and collaboration towards building linkages, as the roadmap for growth and development”, Mayor Gamao stated, represented by City Administrator Atty. Jamail Lunar G. Macla.

Throngs of City appointed officials, LGU employees, and Parishioners were also present during that festivity. CIO Panabo

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

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

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

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

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MAY 30, 2016 at 10:10 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 4th day of May 2016 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

NOTICE, is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MAY 31, 2016 at 09:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

WITNESS the Honorable BENJAMIN A. GO, CESO V, Regional Director, this 26th day of April 2016 at Davao City.

TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ Chief Transportation Development Officer

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PWD wins silver medal in int’l skills competition

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LABOR LAW COMPLIANT. All smiles during the unveiling of the Labor Law Compliant (LLC) Marker of San Miguel Brewery (SMB) Inc. Davao Brewery in Sta. Cruz and in Ulas, Davao City which was graced by Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz last May 3, 2016. Together with Secretary Baldoz during the event are Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary Rebecca C. Chato, Undersecretary Nicon Fameronag,

Assistant Secretary Maria Gloria A. Tango, DOLE XI Regional Director Joffrey M. Suyao, DOLE XIII Assistant Regional Director Genebelle B. Bal, NCMB XI Director Ma. Theresa M. Francisco and SMB executives Enrico E. Reyes, Wilfredo R. Camaclang, Noel D. Balsicas, and Orvilito B. Bacaltos. This is already the 6th and 7th LLC markers of SMB as five markers have also been placed in their Visayas plants recently. KMGL/LCO-DOLEXI

UPMin comm arts students hold seminar vs heat stroke P

EOPLE across the country have endured long lines under the scorching heat of sun in order to participate in the 2016 National Election on May 9, 2016. In fact, the heat index of Davao City has reached up to 44˚C. Days prior to that, the city has been experiencing unbearable heat due to summer. Hence, it is an urgent goal to educate the people on the precautions and hazards of heat stroke.

Barangay Mintal Conference Hall was packed last May

7, Saturday, as residents together with the Brgy. Council of Barangay Mintal attended Project Barangay Heat strokeFree: Kaigang Suklan, Heatstroke Batukan, a seminar-lecture on heat stroke organized by 4th year UP Mindanao BA Communications Arts students in partnership with Nature’s Spring Mineral Water and DXQM 98.7 Home Radio Davao.

The speaker, Mr. Roy Felix Abrio, RN discussed the causes, symptoms, prevention

and effects of heat stroke. Interactive games and dance craze contests were also initiated. The seminar lecture was well-attended by both senior citizens and adults from Barangay Mintal, whom were given Nature’s Spring bottled waters, tumblers and fans as prizes and giveaways. They were able to use it while waiting in voting precincts during Election Day. “We would like to thank all Mintal residents who made the seminar lecture truly a suc-

cess. The conference hall was really jam-packed. We are very glad that we were able to educate the community about heat stroke with the rising temperatures; I’m glad that we were of help to people, especially that the heat index last May 9, Election Day was very high.”

Due to the success of the event and the relevance of heatstroke in time of global warming, there is a plan to make this campaign a citywide campaign after the Election period.

ergy (WTE) facilities.

But a sudden change of schedule left the environment groups out of the consultation as the organizers moved the activity earlier today without informing the civil sector representatives.

“This is a public consultation to solicit comments from stakeholders on the proposed national guidelines for waste-to-energy projects.

So why did they change their schedule at the last minute without even informing us?”, asked IDIS executive director Ann Fuertes.

Fuertes learned of the change of schedule at noon today. As a result of the rescheduling, not all of the environment groups under the Green Davao Coalition were able to attend, “Is this a calculated move

to ensure that there will be no opposition at today’s public consultation? This is a very important issue; stakeholders should be well represented in the consultation and transparency of discussions should be the rule.” Fuerte said.

IDIS and other members of the Green Davao Coalition have been vocal on their opposition to the city’s plan to construct a waste-to-energy facility because of the negative effects of WTE on human health and the environment.

According to Fuertes, it is crucial that environment groups register their opposition to the plan to construct waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities across the country.

“The waste-to-energy technology is actually a form of incineration that is forbid-

den under RA 8749 or the Clean Air Act of 1999. By incinerating municipal waste, there is a heightened risk of harmful pollutants being released into the air, land and water which may harm human health and the environment.”, she said.

“We don’t even think that WTE is appropriate to manage the city’s solid waste given that the current volume of our residual waste is not big enough to warrant the energy expenditures needed to burn wastes.”, she added.

If the WTE guidelines are approved, environment groups fear that this be the basis for more WTE projects to be implemented across the country.

“The NSWMC must realize that what it is doing is con-

Envi groups left out of consultation on waste-to-energy guidelines W

ATERSHED advocacy group Interface Development Interventions lambasted the National Solid Waste Management Comission (NSWMC) for excluding them and other local environment groups from today’s public consultation on the national guidelines on the use of waste-to-energy technologies.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) was to hold a stakeholder consultation tomorrow, May 13, 2016, at the Apo View Hotel on their newly drafted national guidelines to allow local government units to manage their municipal waste through waste-to-en-

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ULIUS Rosalinda, a person with disability (PWD) from Tagum City, Davao del Norte, brought honor and pride to the Philippines when he won a silver medal and the Excellence Award in the Waste Re-Use Category during the 9th International Abilympics competition in Bordeaux, France in March.

The International Abilympics is a professional skills competition for people with disabilities and special needs.

Julius was among the nine PWDs who competed in the nine skills contests. They were supported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

This year’s competition was participated in by more than a thousand delegates from 35 countries.

Julius showed his prowess when he assembled a wine rack using wine corks, box, used ribbons, pins, paint can, old wood (from a burned house), pebbles, old glass, and old jigger.

Recognizing the feat of Julius and the team, DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said, “The efforts and hard work of the whole team are greatly appreciated. Likewise, it is only fitting to congratulate Julius for winning a silver medal in the Waste ReUse Competition. He serves as an inspiration to his fellow PWDs.” Crippled by polio when he was just one year old, Julius has overcome his disability with his determination to continuously hone his skills in designing objects which he sells to earn a living.

An accounting graduate, he was also the grand champion in the Philippines’ “Kakayahan 2014: National Skills Competition of Persons with Disabilities”, with his entry of a

unique candle holder.

He used to repair electric fans and other appliances at DSWD Home for the Aged in Tagum City. He is now an officer of Davao Del Norte PWD Federation.

“PWDs have the capacity to improve their lives and be productive members of society, as exemplified by Julius and the other members of the Philippine team who competed in the Abilympics,” Sec. Soliman emphasized.

Empowering PWDs As the lead agency in social protection, the DSWD continuously advocates the welfare and well-being of PWDs, and implements programs with local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) aimed at empowering the sector.

Among the programs implemented for the PWD sector are Early Detection, Prevention and Intervention of Disability (EDPID) among 0-6 year-old children, Tuloy-Aral Walang Sagabal (TAWAG), alternative family support services, family counseling, training and employment, and referral services.

The Department also provides services to PWDs in its various residential and non-residential facilities nationwide. These are psychological and medical services; vocational skills training on scientific massage, handicraft making, tailoring/dressmaking, watch repair, computer repair, canteen management, daily living skills; and job placement.

In the first quarter of 2016, the Department has served 476 PWDs in its centers such as the Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW), National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC), and Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) for children suffering from mental disabilities. (DSWD)

A jubilant Julius Rosalinda, with the Philippine flag in the background, after winning the silver medal in the Waste Re-Use competition during the 9th Abilympics held in March in Bordeaux, France.

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Davao Oriental poll winners proclaimed T

HE Commission on Elections has officially proclaimed this morning the winning elected officials for the Provincial Government posts in the Province of Davao Oriental.

The proclamation was

held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in the City of Mati presided over by Comelec Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Monalisa C. Mamukid.

For the highest post in province, the Comelec pro-

claimed the following officials: Cong. Nelson Boy Dayanghirang -- Governor-elect garnering 139,445 votes; Gov. Corazon N. Malanyaon -- Congresswoman-elect for the first district garnering

59,423; Vice Gov. Joel Almario -- Congressman-elect for the second district with 89,301 votes; and BM Niño Sotero Uy -- Vice Governor-elect with 139,516 votes.

The proclaimed members of the Sangguniang Pan-

lalawigan for the second district are: Dennis Ruflo with 79,090 votes; Lito Macatabog, 66,931; Lemuel Ian Larcia, 63,850; Daud Linsag, 58,410, and Louie Rabat with 57,453 votes.

For the first district, elect-

ed members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan are Jose Mario Palma Gil with 45,343 votes; Dante Caubang with 39,603; Anna Louis Tambilawan,39,345; Joselito Villademosa, 38,892; and Larry Taya with 32,363 votes.

ity Election Officer Atty.

John Paul Cubero, officially proclaimed Engr.

James Gamao as Mayor and Janrey Gavina as Vice-Mayor of Panabo City after besting their respective opponents in the recently-concluded National and Local Elections.

The proclamation took place around 10:00 A.M. before the jubilant crowd gathered at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall at the Panabo City Hall on May 11, 2016.

Incumbent Mayor James Gamao and Vice Mayor Janrey Gavina, rose into position by succession when late City

Mayor Jose Silvosa, Sr., died last January 2015.

Gamao garnered 37,095 votes while his closest contender, Engr. Franklin Gentiles got 30,564. Gavina

earned 43,601 votes while his sole rival, incumbent Councilor Emeterio Blase obtained 28,683 votes.

“I would like to thank my family, JM (Jeremiah, his son),

my sisters, my brother-in-law (former Mayor Rey Gavina), barangay captains, department heads, die-hard campaigners and my support-

ANABO City, Davao del Norte - Local Government Unit (LGU) Night showcased the Panabo City

Got Talent (PCGT) Winners of the 15th Araw ng Panabo last March 2016. St. Joseph the Worker Parish requested

New Corella lumads Gamao is Panabo mayor, Gavina VM get CAD-T, thank gov’t

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EW CORELLA, Davao del Norte (DSWD XI) – Some 600 indigenous people from 20 barangays gathered recently at the Municipal Gymnasium for the awarding of Certificate of Ancestral Domain-Title (CAD-T) to the Mangguanan tribe.

Present in the event were former Mayor Nestor L. Alcoran, former Vice Mayor Virgilio Maambog, National Commision on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Chairperson Atty. Leonor Oralde–Quintayo and 20 IP Mandatory Representatives.

“To date, there is a total of 7,800 lumads in the municipality. Kani nga okasyon, ginasaulog usab sa munisipyo ang mga oportunidad nga natagamtaman sa atong mga igsoong lumad pinaagi sa mga proyekto sa nagkalain-laing ahensya. (We celebrate in this occasion as well the various opportunities enjoyed by our lumads through the projects of various agencies),” said Alcoran in his message.

Also discussed at the event were accomplishments of local government and national government agencies relative to programs for the IPs .

For Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Kalahi-CIDSS has completed 20 community sub-projects here with a total grant allocation of P 6,000,00.00 through PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) and 7 sub-projects worth P 9,138,343.00 through Government of Australia – Department of For-

eign Affairs and Trade (GOADFAT) modality.

Kalahi-CIDSS or Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services is a community-driven development program of the Philippine Government aiming to empower people through sustainable development, enhanced participation in local governance, and management of poverty alleviation projects.

The municipality also has a total number of 4,820 beneficiaries under Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, a poverty reduction strategy of the national government that incentivizes families to keep children healthy and in school.

Datu Rodrigo Kegod, Municipal Tribal Chieftain expressed his utmost appreciation to DSWD for opening opportunities to lumads in their municipality.

“Dako ang among pagpasalamat, diin kay gi respeto sa programa ang among kulturanhong katungod bag-o mag implementar ug mga sub-proyekto sa Kalahi(We are very thankful that the program respected our culture, giving considerations before project implementation).

More than the sub-project implementation, it’s the capacity building sessions that helped lumads improve their knowledge and gain new experiences.

In the thanksgiving celebration, the lumads also offered a ritual dance in appreciation for the opportunities provided them. (DSWD)

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LGU Night Showcases First PCGT Winners P it on April 29, 2016 as one of the highlights of the 12th Fiesta Nightly Presentation with a theme: “San Jose nga Mamumuo Unang Pamilya Sumbanan sa Maayong Binuhatan”.

Parish Priest Fr. Eduardo Bonghanoy expressed his gratitude to LGU Panabo headed by Mayor Engr.James G. Gamao and Vice-Mayor Janrey Gavina for granting their request on staging LGU Night as part and parcel of their Parochial Fiesta Celebration.

“By sharing and showcasing talents, this surely brings unity, joy and happiness as necessary components of our celebration”, Fr. Bonghanoy further stressed.

In order to utilize the first PCGT search winners, the Tourism and Investment Promotion Section (TIPS) headed

by Cher Bastida, took a noble move in showcasing the PCGT Winners likewise boosting and encouraging their talents.

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Marco Polo Davao Marketing and Communications Manager Josef Ledesma, Joey Leviste, Juliana Palermo, Lovely Sumera, Isabelle Duterte, Jocy Ledesma, Dra. Amelia Vega and MPD General Manager Dottie Wurgler-Cronin

The Marco Polo Davao rolls out

Celebrations Fair MPD Associate models in K Davao wedding collection with designer, Erwin Tan

By Neilwin Joseph Bravo Marco Polo Davao Photos by Lean Daval Jr. General Manager

MARCO POLO DAVAO ROLLED OUT the two-day Celebrations Fair with a fashion show featuring wedding gown creations by Davao’s prominent designers.

Staged at the Main Ballroom, the event formally opened with no less than Marco Polo Davao General Manager Dottie Wurgler-Cronin together with the hotels’ associates and heads of department and celebrity guest Juliana Palermo presiding over the ribbon-cutting formalities.

The fashion show featured wedding gowns from K Davao (formerly Kasuotan) as modeled

by Marco Polo Davao associates with young Davaoena makeup artists Paulyn Dy and Dani Angeles. The collection is designed by Davao fashion designer Erwin Lee Tan who has also showcased his designs at the Philippine Fashion Week.

The Celebrations Fair is part of the 18th year

Dottie WurglerCronin delivering her welcome remarks to the exhibitors, guests and press.

anniversary activities of Mindanao’s first and only premier hotel.

The Celebrations Fair showcased the latest trends in events planning. Among the participating service outfits and brands are Cameo Events (official event partner who also prettified the

ballroom), Giardano Gelato, Taters, Infinity Studio, DC Tech Micro Services, Alcohall, Wine Warehouse, Titania Wine Cellar, INVEX, Makeup Artistry by Isabel Chua, For the Love of Prints, Atelier de Marco, Edgar Buyan Couture, Golden Touch by Noel Tanza,

Cake Temptations, K Davao (formerly Kasuotan), Elegance Enterprise, and Simply Gray.

Marco Polo Davao Heads of Department

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UP AND ABOUT

A Mother’s Day tea and cake Party TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR MOMS AND MOTHER FIGURES ON MOTHER’S DAY, the country’s well-loved boutique bakery – The French Baker – and SM Lanang Premier threw a chic tea and cake party on Sunday, May 8.

Mommies were treated to servings of relaxing hot teas and luscious cakes at the Atrium of Davao’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination.

Mothers who dined at The French Baker from May 5 to 8 with a minimum purchase of Php 500 received free entry passes to join the event and enjoy their Sunday afternoon with their families and friends.

Premium teas – Chamomile, Vanille, Red Roses, Blueberry, Assam Bari, Morgenthau, to name a few varieties – were served to the guests during the event.

Known for its French pastries and freshly baked products, The French Baker also offered three delightful cakes – Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Concorde and Carrot – to the moms.

A pianist also played songs to serenade the guests during the cozy affair.

Enjoy a selection of soothing teas and delectable pastries at The French Baker located at the Upper Ground Level and at The Fountain Court of SM Lanang Premier. For dining reservations, call 285-2639 or 285-7127.

Visit SM Lanang Premier on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for event updates and exclusive promos.

Smart, WWF partner anew to protect marine life RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE OF COMMUNITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications (Smart) and the World Wide Fund for Nature – Philippines (WWF-Philippines) recently held another Project Connect session in Barangay Fishing Village, Malita, Davao del Sur. Launched in 2010, Project Connect involves a series of workshops held nationwide to promote greener lifestyle among communities.

“Apart from helping increase environmental awareness, the project aims to urge communities to take action and do their part as stewards of the environment,” said Smart Public Affairs Group Head Ramon Isberto.

Being a coastal area adjacent to the expansive Davao Gulf where 70 percent of the population are working fishermen, the learning session in Barangay Fishing Village mainly covered marine life and conservation topics. Children were taught to iden-

promise for the environment.

Robert Aldous, a 13-yearold resident of the barangay was delighted in the learning session. “I promise to throw waste properly so that these will not be eaten by the dolphins,” Aldous said.

Kids were also given animal plush toys to remind themselves to love the inhabitants of the sea and to protect them.

To further reinforce environmental responsibility, learning materials tify endangered marine animals while adults and barangay workers were equipped with marine rescue response skills.

Monitor and report stranded marine animals During the learning session, Ruel Bate, unit head of environmental education of WWF, shared important guidelines on marine rescue and response, should endangered animals wind up stranded in shores.

“It is important for people to identify endangered

marine life and to know what to do when these are in distress in shores,” Bate said.

He added that by immediately notifying marine experts, the community can keep people away from potential danger, while at the same time protect endangered marine animals which are vulnerable to intentional catching to be prepared as exotic dishes, or be turned to home decorations and accessories.

Reporting of stranded animals can also contribute to WWF’s growing

(posters and workbooks), which includes informative coloring books especially published by Smart and WWF for children, were also turned over to the barangay.

Apart from Project Connect, WWF also partnered with Smart to develop an SMS-based platform, Text-to-Donate, which allows Smart and TNT subscribers to be part of the fundraising efforts of WWF for the environment, especially the Davao Gulf.

data of endangered animals.

Educate children Bate added that it is important for kids to be educated, too.

“Teaching them the values of respecting the environment at a young age goes a long way,” he said. “This gives them a deep understanding of the livelihood that keeps the community sustained.”

The kids, after being taught how to protect marine animals, took part in a coloring session that made them write down a

SM STORE RUNWAY TWINNING. Get the chance to strut the runway with your friends, siblings or parents in your matchy-matcy outfits! Simply purchase P1,000 worth from SM Kids to enjoy your walk of fame at your favorite SM Mall, SM City Davao on May 28, 2016 2PM at the Annex Event Centre! See posters for full mechanics.

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Alamat returns to GMA this May 15

Robin Padilla files online libel complaint against netizen Miss Krizzy

PREPARE FOR A MAGICAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON as GMA News and Public Affairs brings back the first-ever Pinoy animated anthology series Alamat on May 15.

First aired in 2015, the groundbreaking show featured myths and legends that mirror the Filipino culture, and voiced by big stars. It also received an Anak TV Seal Award for promoting values among viewers specially children.

This year, viewers can expect the second season of Alamat to be beyond enchanting and colorful, as GMA takes this medium of storytelling to the next level.

While stories will be still be brought to life by some of the world’s sought-after Filipino animators, each episode will now also feature live action drama with more song numbers and magical stories. The characters will fall in love, fight monsters big and small, and make the whole family laugh or cry.

On top of this, every episode will have a mysterious story teller. Viewers can look forward to discovering our narrator’s connection to the story at the

end of each episode.

Joining the cast this season are some of the Kapuso Network’s best thespians: Benjamin Alves, LJ Reyes, Bianca Umali, Frencheska Farr, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Leo Martinez, Tonipet Gaba, Love Añover, John Feir, Zaimic Jaranilla, and Miggs Cuaderno.

For its first episode this Sunday, Alamat will feature the legend of Sampaloc (tamarind). Veteran actor Leo Martinez will give voice to the warrior Sampo. Comedian RJ Padilla, on the other hand, will not only lend his voice but will also play The Narrator.

The “Alamat ng Sampaloc

(Legend of the Tamarind)” is a story about a town plagued by a monstrous bird called Minokawa.

Three warriors will arrive just in time to defeat the monster and be named the town’s new leaders.

Yet unknown to many, the three have a hidden agenda. Being powerful warriors, no ordinary citizen can oust them by force.

But are they really that invincible?

This action-packed episode not only brings in the drama but also raises relevant questions about leadership and vigilance.

The new chapter of Alamat opens its pages on May 15, Sunday, 5:15 p.m. on GMA-7.

Cinema One to air second season of Single/Single THE LONG WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! Only a few nights left and we’ll soon be watching Cinema One and The Philippines Star’s first breakthrough series titled Single/Single season 2’s pilot episode on May 15, Sunday at 10PM on the number one cable channel in the Philippines, Cinema One. At the media launch held on April 21 at Restaurant 9501 in ABSCBN, the cast shared that season 2 promises leveled-up entertainment and relevance that will appeal to the millennial generation, without losing the comedy and kilig vibes that fans loved in season 1.

Wondering what makes Single/Single well-loved?

It is because its whole concept is hinged on millennial concerns which are very much relatable to the present generation. It tries to “understand” the way millennials live, what inspires them, and how they deal with adulthood/ adult life. Season 2 aims to provide a much deeper insight on millennials in a way that is not preachy but very entertaining.

“Single/Single” is directed by international

award -winning independent cinema director Pepe Diokno, written by Palanca winner Lilit Reyes, and produced by Bianca Balbuena, who recently joined the prestigious Berlinale Talents panel.

Catch tips on #HowToAdult! Learn from Joey and Joee as they face their everyday dilemmas and issues as a millennial.

Will they rekindle their old romance along the way? Find out as its pilot episode premiere this Sunday at 10PM with replays on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9PM. Also showing on Sunday on Blockbuster Sunday is the LizQuen romcom

movie titled “Everyday I Love You.” “Everyday I Love You” is a 2015 Filipino romanticdrama film that’s hinged on a choice between two men. The meat of the narrative lies in Audrey Locsin (Liza Soberano) having to decide whether she’d prefer being with Tristan Montelibano (Gerald Anderson) to whom she’s been devoted for a long time, or a guyEthan Joseph Alfaro (Enrique Gil) who could make her dreams come true. Catch it on Sunday at 8PM on Cinema One’s Blockbuster Sundays.

Cinema One, the country’s number one cable channel is a Filipino

cable television network owned and operated by ABS-CBN Cable Channels, a subsidiary of the media and entertainment company ABS-CBN Corporation.

The programming of the network includes a line-up of mainstream and independent local and foreign films, film related programming, and original content for television.

Its tagline, “Ang Buhay Natin, Parang Sine” (“Our Life Is Like the Movies”) reinforces its affinity with the movieloving audience who tune in to experience larger than life entertainment on the small screen.

The channel also includes programming of Original Productions like Cinemanews, Inside The Cinema Circle, Numero Uno, awards specials and Single/Single series. Its annual film event is the Cinema One Originals Festival.

Cinema One is on Skycable channel 56, Destiny Cable Analog 37 and Digital 57. For more information and updates, like Cinema1channel on Facebook ( facebook.com/ Cinema1channel).

ROBIN PADILLA FILED ONLINE LIBEL CHARGES AGAINST A NETIZEN NAMED MISS KRIZZY (@ krizzy_kalerqui) with the National Bureau of Investigation this Thursday, May 12.

According to a report by GMA News Online, R o b i n t h r o u g h his lawyer, Atty. Rudolf Jurado, filed the case after he was relentlessly attacked on social media for allegedly posting a photo of a shaded ballot on Instagram on May 9 which was a violation of Comelec’s rules.

Last May 10, Robin posted a statement on Instagram saying that he will not tolerate the bashing he experiences online.

He stressed, “I am posting this letter from my lawyer to inform the public that i am not tolerating the present Assassination of my character. My Honor is the only thing that i have in my life.”

Robin also explained that the picture of the ballot was not an official ballot nor was it taken inside a polling precinct.

May 11 – 17, 2016

JUST THE 3 OF US John Lloyd Cruz, Jennylyn Mercado R13

12:40 | 3:00 | 5:20 | 7:40 | 10:00 LFS

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Chris Evans , Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson PG

1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 10:00 LFS

THE ANGRY BIRDS Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson PG

12:00 | 2:00 | 4:00 | 6:00 | 8:00 | 10:00 LFS

THIS TIME / * PRECIOUS CARGO James Reid, Nadine Lustre/ *Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Bruce Willis G/ *R16

12:05 | 2:10 | 4:15 LFS / *6:20 | 8:10 | 10:00 LFS

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Esdevco fetes top sellers T

HE Escandor Development Corporation (Esdevco) paid tribute to its top sellers for the month of April 2016 with a thanksgiving lunch at The Royal Mandaya Hotel last May 10.

The thanksgiving lunch is a way of recognizing the

accomplishments in sales for the agents of Esdevco, developer of The Matina Enclaves.

Project head Gerald Kent Garces led the Esdevco firm in feting top sellers Charity Furog, Ofelia Genodepanon, Chita Hierro, Romeo Hierro, Reynebelle Abril, Gilbert Monecillo, Ryan Sayson, Boyd

Yron Xhryzler Cabiladas and Jetro Pinili.

“I congratulate our top sellers for their enthusiasm and we wish them further ahead for more productive months,” said Garces.

The Matina Enclaves condominiums have been a sellout since its launch with

Buildings 1, 2 and 3 already sold out. Building 4 is due for sales opening.

The Matina Enclaves is a pioneering venture of Esdevco which is owned by the Escandor conglomerate known for successes in the hotel and security services business.

SSS welcomes Enterprise Bank as new partner for housing and business loans T HE Social Security System (SSS) forged a memorandum of agreement with Enterprise Bank (A Thrift Bank) as its new partner in providing housing and business loans to members and employers during ceremonies held at the Executive Lounge at the SSS Main Building in Diliman, Quezon City on April 22.

Enterprise Bank is the first thrift bank accredited in 2016 by the SSS as a participating

financial institution (PFI) for the agency’s housing and business loan programs. The bank is expected to help the pension fund provide financial assistance to individual members and businesses -- including micro, small and medium enterprises -- particularly in Visayas and Mindanao. Other SSS-accredited PFIs include the Development Bank of the Philippines, Land Bank of the Philippines, Philippine National Bank and Philippine

Veterans Bank.

Photo shows SSS Senior Vice President and Officer-In-Charge of Lending and Asset Management Division May Catherine C. Ciriaco (front, 3rd from right) shake hands with Enterprise Bank President and CEO Ronald E. Alvizo (front, 3rd from left) in front of SSS Executive Vice President for Investments Sector Rizaldy T. Capulong (back, center).

Also present were (from left) Fund Sourcing Manager Chris-

tine Q. Te Eng Fo and Vice President for Finance Joy G. Politico from Enterprise Bank, and Cash Department Manager II Dennis T. Calonia, Investments Research and Support Department Corporate Executive Officer III Anastacia V. Manalac, Housing and Business Loans Department Manager II Marie Ada Angelique T. De Silva, and Business Loans Administration Section Officer-In-Charge Alfredo B. Adriano from the SSS.

Canuto, treasurer, Megaworld.

The company earlier announced that rental revenues will hit the P11-billion mark by the end of the year.

Consolidated revenues of the Megaworld Group, which includes its subsidiary brands Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. and Suntrust Properties, Inc., amounted to P11.46-billion for the first three months of the year, up 9.49% from P10.47-billion in the same period last year.

Residential sales continued to grow in the first three months of the year. The company’s residential business soared to P6.86-billion, up 10-percent from P6.24-billion in the same period last year.

“We continue to innovate our residential offerings that adapt to the diverse characteristics of each township

that we build. That is why we are able to sustain the growth in our residential business,” explains Canuto.

“Megaworld has laid out its groundwork of growth by making sound decisions and thorough planning of the vast land bank that we have.

This year, we will continue to strengthen, if not expand, our township footprint, where we can build more residential, office and mall developments. Our healthy first quarter results is indicative of another positive outlook for 2016,” reveals Canuto.

Megaworld now has 20 integrated urban township developments across the Philippines, namely: Eastwood City in Quezon City, (18.5 hectares); Newport City in Pasay City (25 hectares); McKinley Hill (50 hectares), McKinley West (34.5 hectares), Uptown Bonifacio (15.4 hectares) and Forbes

Town Center (5 hectares), all in Fort Bonifacio; The Mactan Newtown in Cebu (28.8 hectares); Iloilo Business Park (72 hectares) and Sta. Barbara Heights (173 hectares), both in Iloilo; Boracay Newcoast in Boracay Island (150 hectares); Twin Lakes in Tagaytay (1,300 hectares); ArcoVia City in Pasig City (12.3 hectares); Southwoods City in the boundaries of Cavite and Laguna (561 hectares); Davao Park District in Lanang, Davao City (11 hectares); Alabang West in Las Piñas City (62 hectares); Suntrust Ecotown in Tanza, Cavite (350 hectares) and The Upper East (34 hectares) and Northill Gateway (50 hectares) both in Negros Occidental; a vast property beside the Pampanga Provincial Capitol in the City of San Fernando (35.6-hectares); and Westside City in the Entertainment City in Paranaque (31 hectares).

Megaworld’s Q1 income grows 12.13% to P2.63B

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roperty giant Megaworld, the Philippines’ leading developer of integrated urban townships and the biggest lessor of office spaces, grew its net income by 12.13% to P2.63-billion in the first quarter of 2016, from P2.35-billion during the same period last year. Megaworld’s rental business boosted the company’s first quarter growth, with revenues soaring to an all-time high of P2.29-billion, 15.18% higher than P1.97-billion in the same period last year.

“We have sustained our expansion plans for our office and mall businesses, which bolstered our rental revenues. In the next five years, we see our rental businesses become the key driver of our growth as we expect a continuing momentum in consumer spending and a remarkable growth in BPO revenues,” says Francis

Search for outstanding volunteers is on: NEDA

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O recognize the noble acts of volunteerism by individuals, institutions and communities as vital partners in economic and community development, the Search for the Outstanding Volunteers 2016 is now ongoing nationwide.

In Region XI, the Search is spearheaded by a Regional Screening Committee (RSC) chaired by NEDA XI Regional Director Maria Lourdes D. Lim. The Search is open to individuals and organizations currently providing volunteer assistance in the Philippines: individuals of Filipino citizenship, Filipino or local chapters of foreign/international non-profit organizations, and Filipino or local chapters of foreign/international corporate organizations.

The criteria for the Search are: 1. National Outstanding Volunteer Award (NOVA) 1.1. Individual: Youth and Adult categories • Qualities of the Volunteer – Motivation, behavioral attributes, character and integrity.

• Performance – Volunteer activities, innovative volunteering practice/s, and promotion of volunteerism.

• Outputs and/or Outcomes – Benefits, relevance, effectiveness, sustainability and replicability of volunteer assistance.

1.2. Organization: Notfor Profit and Corporate categories • Qualities of the Organization – Organizational culture and policy, volunteer program and volunteer man-

agement system.

• Performance – Volunteer activities, innovative volunteering practice/s, and promotion of volunteerism.

• Outputs and/or Outcomes – Benefits, relevance, effectiveness, sustainability and replicability of volunteer assistance.

2. Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award (VLAA) - in addition to the NOVA criteria: Individual and Organization • Influence and inspiration - Defining quality of volunteer work, support to issues of local or national significance, positive changes in target groups/ beneficiaries, and emulative personal and professional qualities.

3. A Special Citation Award is also conferred to outstanding volunteers who do not qualify under the regular SOV categories but are deemed equally meritorious in accomplishment.

Interested applicants may obtain nomination forms from the Regional Offices of the NEDA, CSC, DILG and PIA. Forms may also be downloaded from the PNVSCA website, www.pnvsca.gov.ph.

Deadline for submission of nominations is on July 30, 2016, addressed to the NEDA XI Regional Director, Chairperson of the SOV RSC XI, NEDA Regional Office XI, NEDA-RDC XI Center, Km. 7, Bangkal, Davao City. Inquiries may be directed to the Committee Secretariat at telephone numbers (082) 2960160 to 64 local 113 or email at nedaroxi@ nedaxi.net. (Janice May A. Cerezo, Sr. EDS, DRD)

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END OF AN ERA

Spurs stare at uncertain future after loss to OKC

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Petron, RC Cola bolster PSL beach volley bid P

OWERHOUSE teams Petron XCS and RC Cola-Army A try to bolster their respective title bids when they tackle separate foes Saturday in the second weekend of the 2016 Philippine Superliga (PSL) Challenge Cup beach volleyball tournament at the Sands at SM By the Bay in Mall of Asia.

After pulling off an easy win in the opener, Petron’s Bang Pineda and Aiza Pontilas face a serious challenge when they battle Cherry Rondina and Patty Orendain of Foton in the much-anticipated 3 p.m. match of this prestigious tourney sponsored by Sands at SM By the Bay, Petron, Foton, Accel, Mikasa, Senoh and Island Rose.

Meanwhile, multi-titled Jovelyn Gonzaga and Nene Bautista of RC Cola-Army A battles a dangerous Meralco side of April Ross Hingpit and Jonafer San Pedro at 6 p.m. following the 4 p.m. encounter between UE Manila and Standard Insurance Navy A and the 5 p.m. matchup of Standard Insurance

B and fancied F2 Logistics led by reigning champion Danika Gendrauli and Aby Marano.

Wrapping up the busy schedule in the women’s division is the game between FEU-Petron of Kyla Atienza and Bernadeth Pons and Cignal Team Awesome of Mary Grace Berte and Vhima Condada at 7 p.m.

Also expected to steal the limelight are the battles in the men’s side with twins Daniel and Tim Young of SM By the Bay facing brothers Rey and Relan Taneo of Cignal Team Awesom in the 6:45 p.m. match followed by the encounter between Philippine Navy A and FEU B in the night cap at 8:30 p.m.

Wa y u k and FEU will tip things off followed by the match b e t we e n UE Manila and IEM at 8:45 a.m.; FEU B and Cign a l Te a m A w e some at 9:30 a.m.; Wayuk and Philippine Navy B at 10:15 a.m.; FEU A and

UE Manila at 11 a.m.; Philippine Navy A and Cignal Team Awesome at 11:45 a.m.; TVM and FEU B at 12:30 p.m.; and Philippine Navy B and IEM at 1:15 p.m.

But still, spotlight will be focused on Petron XCS and RC Cola-Army A, two heavyweights who are expected to figure for the crown of this tournament which also has TV5 as official broadcast partner.

Petron XCS walked over Mapua before breezing through Accel Quantum Plus, 21-7, 21-9, while RC Cola-Army A encountered little trouble in their opener before hammering a 19-21, 21-16, 15-13 victory over FEU-Petron.

“We’re thankful that our communication as a team is still there,” said Gonzaga, a grizzled beach volley veteran who already represented the country in numerous tournaments abroad. “We just have to work hard because there are a lot of good teams in this tournament. We have to double our effort if we want to win the title.”

Petron XCS, for their part, is expected to have their hands full against Rondina and Orendain of Foton, arguably two of the best spikers from Visayas.

“They have the skills and the talent to make it big,” said Pontillas, referring to the Foton pair which also clobbered Accel Quantum Plus with an emphatic 21-3, 21-7 decision. “Facing them is really a major challenge so tingnan na lang natin.

Gagawin namin lahat ng makakaya namin.”

READY TO SERVE. Aby Maraño of F2 Logistics prepares to serve.

HE Thunder flipped the script, and now they’re heading to the Western Conference finals.

Tim Duncan doesn’t know yet where he’s headed as the San Antonio Spurs face an uncertain future.

Kevin Durant scored 37 points, Russell Westbrook added 28, and Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 11399 on Thursday night to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2.

Oklahoma City lost 124-92 in Game 1, but first-year coach Billy Donovan led the Thunder to victory in four of the next five. Oklahoma City controlled Game 6, leading by as many as 28 points.

Westbrook said the Thunder never lost confidence.

“We had that game, and we left it behind us,” he said. “We came out after that and had a different mindset. We knew what we had to do to win the series.

They’re a great team. They’ve been winning for 10-plus years, same pace. I’m just proud of our guys.”

Steven Adams had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Andre Roberson added 14 points for the Thunder. Oklahoma City now will face defending NBA champion Golden State, starting Monday in Oakland, California.

“Golden State’s a great team,” Donovan said. “It will be a great challenge. We’ve got a little bit of time to prepare before we play, but right now, for us, it’s just to enjoy the opportunity to move on, get a chance to continue to play and get as prepared as we can going into Game 1.”

The Spurs were trying to extend the winningest season in franchise history after going

67-15. The 40-year-old Duncan struggled for much of the series before scoring 19 points as San Antonio tried to fight back in the fourth quarter.

Duncan didn’t clear anything up about his future after the game. He has a player option for next season.

“I’ll get to that after I get out of here and figure life out,” he said.

Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 for the Spurs. San Antonio lost just once at home during the regular season, but the Thunder beat the Spurs twice in San Antonio during the series.

In Game 6, Oklahoma City opened up a 47-29 lead late in the second quarter after a 3-pointer by Westbrook that brought a roar from the crowd.

Durant’s 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left in the half pushed the lead to 55-31 at the break. Durant scored 18 points in the first half and Westbrook added 13.

RUNAWAY DUNK. Kevin Durant scored 37 points as Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 113-99 in Game 6.

Go makes a big comeback C

HRISTOPHER “Bong” Go returned to hoops action after a grueling presidential campaign and the sweet-shooting guard dished out a dazzling performance.

Go, the executive assistant and campaign sortie manager of the presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte, exploded for 45 points to lead Team Duterte-Cayetano past PNP Selection, 99 – 97, in their basketball friendly game on Tuesday at the Gen-

esis Gym in Ecoland.

Playing for the first time since the start of the national election campaign period on February 9, Go fired nine triples and made timely baskets down the stretch to allow the Duterte-Cayetano team pull away with the victory.

Vice presidential contender and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano chipped in a much needed contribution with 29 points for the Duterte-Cayetano squad which also drew 12 points from Waren

Cloribel and Joel Aberilla.

Vian Lagundi and Daniel Pumecha scored 16 and 13 baskets respectively to pace the PNP. It was a tightly fought contest with the Team DC going down the wire winning its first game in three months.

Team DC managed to make timely baskets in the winding seconds to clinch the win.

The close game was marked with trade rallies that added more spice to the friendly game.

mentioned as one of the possible candidates for the post.

However, reports emanating from Duterte’s base in Davao City said Pinol, an avid golfer who also used to support a stable of boxers, is more interested in the Department of Agriculture portfolio.

POC, a private organization under the International Olympic Committee, and the PSC, the government’s sports arm, work together as the country sees action in international sports events such as the Olympics, Asian Games and

Southeast Asian Games.

“If there is any indication, ‘yung Davao City kasi, meron silang sports department.

Meron din silang mini-POC na Davao Sports Council na tinayo nila na parang may mga NSAs (national sports association) din sila, may mga iba’t ibang sports,” said POC first vice president Joey Romasanta.

“Given what they have in so far as their concern for sports, kasama sa governance nila. We hope they carry this in a national scope,” said Romasanta. (Spin.ph)

POC: Sports in good hands under Duterte

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HE Philippine Olympic Committee is confident it will maintain a healthy relationship with the Philippine Sports Commission under the new administration.

The PSC, under chairman Ritchie Garcia, enjoyed strong links with the POC and its president Jose ‘Peping’ Cojuangco.

Garcia has been PSC chief for the entire six years of the administration of President Aquino, but former North Cotabato governor Manny Piñol, a sports columnist, has been

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Two in a row for DC

FRIENDLY MATCH. The Duterte-Cayetano team led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte’s executive assistant Christopher “Bong” Go, GlobalPort squad owner Mikee Romero and businessman-sportsman Glen Escandor pose with the PNP team after their friendly match at the Genesis 88 Gym which was recently fitted with wooden flooring.

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HRISTOPHER “Bong” Go was sensational in the pay off period and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and businessman-sportsman Mikee Romero put up significant contribution as the Duterte-Cayetano defeated PNP, 104 – 95, in their bas-

ketall friendly game at the Genesis Gym in Ecoland on Wednesday night.

Go, the executive assistant to the presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte, scattered 17 of 38 total points in the fourth quarter to rally the DC team to a come from be-

hind victory.

DC was trailing by 10, 68 – 78, at the early going of the final period but the sweet-shooting Go turned the tide swiftly, leading the incursion with barrage of 3s that gave his team the upperhand in the final five minutes

in the game.

Cayetano and Romero, owner of PBA ballclub Global Port Batang Pier, dished out 23 and 17 points respectively to help DC secure the victory.

Rico Kwan Tiu paced PNP with 15 points as Randulf Arbutante and Donald

Concepcion made 10 points apiece.

PNP played impressively in the first three periods behind a run and gun type of play that enabled the Policemen and Firemen combined team to take a double digit lead entering the final canto.

They are poised to take a payback win following a 9997 loss in the first encounter.

But Go went unstoppable down the stretch to foil the PNP and leads the DC to its second straight win.

Eugen Labor had 12 baskets for team DC.