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reen advocates in Davao City are keeping their fingers crossed that single-use plastics (SUPs) will soon be banned in Davao City.

The movement to ban SUPs got a fresh shot in the arm after the proposal of Councilor Disodado Mahipus Jr. to reduce the use of single-use plastics has reached committee hearing last month.

Representatives of the Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) are hopeful that it would be the last committee hearing and policies of the proposed Single-Use Plastic Regulation Ordinance 2020 by Mahipus will soon be approved.

The proposed ordinance enumerated ten SUPs, which are conceived, designed or placed in the market to be used only once over a short time span for being disposed or discarded whether recyclable or non-recyclable: plastic drinking cups, plastic condiments sauce or gravy containers in fastfood, plastic cup lids, plastic stirrers, plastic straws, plastic cutleries, plastic meal packaging, plastic gloves,plastic materials

used as buntings during fiestas and balloon sticks.

"So far these are the 10 plastics covered by the ordinance, which means katong wala na-mention diri okay pa to use," Chinkie Golle, executive director of IDIS told media in Kapehan sa Dabaw.

Banning the use of plastic cellophanes is not yet covered by the proposed ordinance.

"Kana pa ang hisgutan puhon in our end kay wala man gi-adopt ang among proposal that it should cover plastic cellophane but eventually at least naa ta'y ordinance na mu cover sa initial lists of plastics. Bag-o ni nga ordinance and we actually submitted our position paper pero we have learned ang position paper namo dili to siya fully adopted kay na apud daw mga concerns ang mga business sector," Golle said.

Last year, IDIS has passed a proposal to the offices of city councilors Mahipus and Mabel-Sunga Acosta for the crafting of an ordinance banning the use of single-use plastics in the city.

Ruel Kenneth Felices, partnership building officer of IDIS, said Mahipus already has an on hand policy but cannot reproduce it yet.

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Two state-of-the-art bus units owned by Annil Transport Services, Inc., which was recently acquired by Davao Metro Shuttle Company, are ready to serve the Roxas-Calinan route after it was launched on Monday. The 49 seater buses are also capable of cashless transactions. Lean Daval Jr

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President Rodrigo Duterte prepares to board a helicopter after gracing the inauguration of the Sangley Airport Development Project in Cavite City on Saturday evening. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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NEA: Power interruptions expected in April and May

By MAYA M. PADILLO ne of Mindanao’s biggest bus companies Davao Metro Shuttle Bus Company is now serving the Davao City route as part of the company’s diversification initiative.

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Davao Metro Shuttle president De Carlo “Oyo” Uy, in an interview on Monday during the launch of the firm’s brand new bus units that will be serving Davao-Calinan route along Roxas Avenue, said that from serving inter-provincial, inter-city, and inter-regional routes, these new buses will diversify the company’s routes as these would be more of city buses.

“Aside from we look into the possibility of additional revenue for the company, gitan-aw pud namo that this would also increase awareness of our presence in the city and all over the region,” Uy said.

The initial bus units are part of the total franchise of 17 units for the Davao-Calinan route originally owned

by Annil Transport Services Incorporated. Davao Metro Shuttle recently

bought Annil Transport Services.

These are Euro 5 low entry buses, which means emission is lesser, equipped with state-ofthe-art technology, cctv cameras (inside and outside), wi-fi access, and hydraulics features that allows it to tilt towards the pavement and retractable boarding and alighting ramp for the People With Disability (PWD).

“Puwede ni musaka ug mubaba to assist PWDs giving them utmost riding comfort,” Uy said.

With a seating capacity of 49 (excluding driver) the buses will serve Roxas-Bankerohan-Calinan

asambahay” or household workers in Soccsksargen or Region 12 must be paid a monthly salary of as much as P4,000 effective February 23, an increase of P1,500 from the wage rate prevailing in the region in the past two years, officials said.

Sisinio Cano, Department of Labor and Employment-12 (DOLE-12) director, said the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-12) approved the adjustment raising to P4,000 the monthly salary of those

employed in cities and first class municipalities and P3,500 for other municipal classifications.

“The decision to adjust domestic workers’ wages was done motu proprio (of its own accord) by the board considering that the last wage adjustment was made two years ago and that prices and the cost of living has risen since then,” Cano said.

Cano noted the last wage order was issued on December 10, 2017, which sets the monthly minimum wage at P2,500 for cities and first class municipal-

ities and P2,000 for other municipalities.

Soccsksargen straddles the provinces of South Cotabato, (North) Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong and Kidapawan.

Jessie Dela Cruz, RTWPB-12 board secretary, said the new Wage Order No. RB XII-DW-02 was published in a local newspaper on February 8 and will take effect 15 days after, or on February 23.

He said the wage order will apply to all domestic workers, whether on stay-

route.

“But there is also standing capacity, depende lang.

We will try to look into the possibility, tan-won namo ang demand and acceptability of the passengers if we decide to add units,” he said.

Uy said they are still studying the operating hours of the buses.

“Tan-awon pa namo ug naga- adjust pa mi . Naa mi ginatawag na lean days ug peak hours,” he said.

Uy said these are regular franchises based on the memorandum circular of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao (LT-

in or stay-out arrangements, such as but not limited to general househelp, baby-sitter (yaya), cook, gardener, laundry person, and any person who regularly performs domestic works in one household or on occupational basis.

Not covered by the wage order are service providers, family drivers, children under foster family arrangements, and any person who performs work occasionally or sporadically and not on occupational basis, he added.

The new wage order is

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ower interruptions may be expected in the dry season due to the projected shortage of power supply in the coming months, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) said Monday.

According to NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, one-hour power interruptions could be expected in April and May, given the high demand and the low supply.

"Mayroon talagang projected (na brownout) dahil nga summer eh, dahil maraming gagamit ng kuryente, maliban na lang kung mababawasan ang demand dahil sa krisis na hinaharap ng bansa," Masongsong said.

He was referring to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with data from the Department of Health (DOH) indicating 487 persons under investigation in the Philippines as of Saturday.

In China, the epicenter of the disease, death toll has already jumped past 1,700 as of Monday, with 1,933 new cases reported by the Hubei province's health commission.

Masongsong explained that the cancellation of events due to the COVID-19 could lessen the demand for electricity during the summer season.

"Mayroon kasing mga advisories na iwasan muna 'yung mga big events. Definitely 'pag may big events, talagang gagastos ng kuryente

'yun," he said.

"Pero kung walang sunod-sunod, walang sabay sabay na big events, baka mitigating measure 'yun," added Masongsong.

His remarks came after the Department of Energy (DOE) itself estimated that red alerts may be issued from April 18 to 21 and May 20 to 22.

"Ito 'yung pinaghahandaan namin, dahil no less than DOE released this advisory. Of course alam natin na ang mga ibang dahilan ay lalo na 'yung mga supply ng kuryente dahil sa hydro bababa talaga 'yun diba, kasi summer eh," said Masongsong.

"Dahil sa sobrang gamit ng kuryente dahil summer season hindi mo rin maiwasan, may mga problema sa biglaang brownouts dahil pumuputok, nag-o-overuse," he elaborated.

The DOE also estimated that an additional capacity of 256 megawatts (MW) to 821MW is needed in the Luzon power grid to avoid the yellow or red alert in the region.

"In light of this, the NEA has advised all electric cooperatives in Luzon and Visayas to prepare their respective contingency plans to mitigate the impact of potential power supply deficits in their respective areas," said Masongsong.

The NEA has also recommended ECs to adopt various measures to address the potential prob-

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BARMM distributes medical equipment in Maguindanao

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ealth care providers in Maguindanao are now equipped with modern facilities to respond to the health needs of their constituents.

This, as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) turned over some PHP16.2 million worth of medical equipment to various rural and barangay health stations in the province of Maguindanao on Friday.

The distribution of the medical equipment was made through the BARMM’s Humanitarian and Development Assistance Program (HDAP).

“The Bangsamoro government is pleased to inform everyone that we are determined in improving the public health condition of the BARMM,” BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj

Murad” Ebrahim said in a statement read by Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Asnin Pendatun.

“As I have always emphasized, our priority is to improve the well-being of our people; to ensure access to quality health care services, education, and social welfare,” Ebrahim said.

Ebrahim assured that BARMM will continue to finish the remaining programs of the defunct ARMM and it “shall be done consistent with our call for moral governance.”

Among the beneficiaries of the medical facilities are five rural health units of the towns of Datu Piang, Talayan, Datu Salibo, Mamasapano and Talitay in Maguindanao’s second congressional district.

A total of 34 Barangay Health Units also received medical equipment. (PNA)

Medical marijuana still illegal, only 'compassionate use' allowed: DDB

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he Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) on Monday clarified that marijuana use is still illegal in the country although "compassionate" use is allowed to aid patients with terminal illnesses.

“Compassionate use, 'yun ‘yung pinapayagan natin na gumamit ng certain prohibited drugs, ‘yung mga pasyente na, halimbawa, may terminal cancer,” said DDB chairman Catalino Cuy in an interview.

Cuy said the use of cannabidiol (CBD) tablet Epidiolex is now allowed in the Philippines after they approved its reclassification.

“Itong board regulation na ito, nag-reclassify lang tayo. Hindi natin pinapayagan pa rin ang medical marijuana. Nag-reclassify lang tayo ng Epidiolex,” he said.

According to Cuy, the

tablet brand has 0.1 % tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. He said they are aligning their regulation to the THC content threshold that the US Food and Drug Administration set.

“Ito ‘yung papayagan nating makapasok dito,” he said.

The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration can issue a Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) for patients suffering from life-threatening conditions such as AIDS or cancer to have legal access to an unregistered drug like marijuana.

“Meron lang specialist physician na puwedeng mag-issue ng tinatawag natin na yellow prescription na naka-register sa ating DDB at PDEA (Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency),” Cuy said.

Interface Development Interventions (IDIS), Inc. executive director Chinkie Peliño-Golle (right), together with partnership building officer Ruel Kenneth Felices, says during the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao on Monday that her group is hopeful single-use plastics will fi-

nally be banned in Davao City and the Single-Use Plastic Regulation Ordinance 2020 of Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Jr will soon be approved.

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PRRD appoints de Castro, ex-PhilHealth prexy Ferrer

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resident Rodrigo Duterte has appointed several government officials this month, according to a list released by Malacañang on Monday.

The list included former IBC president Katherine “Kat” De Castro who was appointed board director at the People’s Television Network, Inc. and former Philippine Health Insurance Corporation acting president now Health Assistant Secretary Roy Ferrer.

De Castro, a daughter

of former Vice President Noli De Castro, had also served as undersecretary at the Department of Tourism.

Ferrer, meanwhile, resigned from PhilHealth in June last year after waging a relentless drive against corruption in the agency and over the controversy involving the alleged

funding of dialysis treatment for patients who are already deceased. Duterte, however, had said he did not doubt Ferrer’s integrity and honesty.

The President also formalized the appointment of former Philippine Air Force chief Rozzano Briguez as board director at the PNOC Exploration Corporation and named Health Undersecretary Enrique Domingo Food and Drug Administration director general.

Domingo replaced Nela Charade Puno who

was fired by Duterte in May last year due to corruption allegations.

Duterte also appointed lawyer Lorna Kapunan as member of the board of trustees of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Trade Undersecretary Rowel Barba as director general of the Intellectual Property Office.

The new appointees also included ambassadors (Imelda Panolong Oman; Mohd Noordin Lomondot - Kuwait), judges,

resident Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order setting maximum retail price on certain medicines, a top Malacañang official said Monday.

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Duterte signed EO 104, which is aimed at improving the Filipinos’ access to affordable medicines.

The Palace has yet to release a copy of the EO. The Department of Health (DOH) earlier said its price regulation proposal covered medicines for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung diseas-

es, neonatal diseases and major cancers, high cost treatments for chronic renal disease, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Prices of selected medicines are expected to have a mean reduction of 56% from the prevailing market prices once the EO takes effect, the DOH said in September last year.

The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines had opposed the measure, arguing that price regulation will kill small retailers in the country and force manufacturers to reconsider launching new medicines.

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DOH scouting for quarantine facility for over 500 Pinoys arriving from Japan cruise ship

High Priority Bus System (HPBS) social development head Norman Baloro provides updates on the social compensation packages offered to drivers and operators affected by the transport modernization program during this week’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr

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reparations for the evacuation and return of 538 Filipinos aboard a quarantined cruise ship in Japan are underway amid the country's continuous precautionary measures against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday.

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ong planong ilikas sila...

Pinag-uusapan ngayon, hinahanapan sila sa kasalukuyan ng lugar kung saan sila pwedeng i-quarantine for two weeks," Duque said in an interview. Cc'd He added that the DOH is in coordination with the maritime agency who deployed most of the affected Filipinos.

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Covid-19 could damage global growth in ‘20: IMF

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he coronavirus epidemic could damage global economic growth this year, the IMF head said Sunday, but a sharp and rapid economic rebound could follow.

"There may be a cut that we are still hoping would be in the 0.1-0.2 percentage space," the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, told the Global Women's Forum in Dubai.

She said the full impact of the spreading disease that has already killed more than 1,600 people would depend on how quickly it was contained.

"I advise everybody not to jump to premature conclusions. There is still a great deal of uncertainty.

We operate with scenarios, not yet with projections, ask me in 10 days," Georgieva said.

In its January update to the World Economic Outlook, the IMF lowered global economic growth forecast in 2020 by a 0.1 percentage point to 3.3 percent, following a 2.9 percent growth the previous year, the lowest in a decade.

Georgieva said it was "too early" to assess the full impact of the epidemic but acknowledged that it had already affected sectors such as tourism and transportation.

"It is too early to say because we don't yet quite know what is the nature of this virus. We don't know how quickly China will be able to contain it. We don't know whether it will spread to the rest of the world," she said.

If the disease is "contained rapidly, there can be a sharp drop and a very

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The Royal Mandaya Hotel (TRMH) general manager Benjamen Banzon bares during the Kapihan sa PIA at Club Cabana of TRMH on Friday that the hotel industry in Davao City is greatly affected by the coronavirus disease (Novid-19) threat and the African swine fever (ASF). Lean Daval Jr

SEA feels the burn as coronavirus keeps Chinese tourists at home

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lephant parks unvisited, curios at markets unsold as tuk-tuks sit idle: Southeast Asia is facing billions of dollars in losses from a collapse in Chinese tourism since the outbreak of a deadly new coronavirus.

From Luang Prabang in northern Laos to Pattaya in Thailand, Hoi An in Vietnam and the Cambodian casino town of Sihanoukville, takings have plummeted as Chinese travelers find themselves subject to a host of restrictions at home and abroad.

"We haven't had any Chinese for 10 days since they closed the road from Yunnan," says Ong Tau, 47, from behind her stall

of fruit shakes in the temple-studded Laotian colonial town of Luang Prabang.

"Business is down 2030 percent... it will get worse."

Tour guides, mall workers and restaurant staff are all feeling the burn as Chinese -- the world's biggest travelers -stay at home in the middle of a global health crisis.

"My friend has lost four

or five big tour groups... they would have paid for his low season," said Tee, a guide in Luang Prabang, giving only one name in the tightly-controlled communist country, a mass of tuk-tuks standing idle behind him.

But in one of Southeast Asia's least well-resourced countries, there may be one bright side to the sudden economic pain.

"We don't know how to protect ourselves," he added. "The government doesn't tell people anything... so maybe less Chinese is a good thing for now."

LOANS AND JOB LOSSES The slump is being felt sharply in Thailand, where

tourism authorities say arrivals from China -- usually close to one million a month -- have plunged by 90 percent so far this February.

At the Chang Siam Elephant Park in Pattaya, a few hours south of Bangkok, owner Nantakorn Phatnamrob fears he will soon be pressed into debt to float a business which has lost nearly $65,000 since the outbreak.

"People are afraid to visit," he told AFP. "If it stays like this, I will have to get a loan from the bank."

Crocodile farms and tiger sanctuaries -- controversial tourist beacons where visitors can pet the

animals -- are also deserted, leaving owners to feed expensive star attractions.

The outbreak has also spooked western tourists at the height of peak season in what has already been a tough period for Thai tourism thanks to a strong baht.

Thailand anticipates shedding five million tourists this year, taking with them "250 billion baht (over $8 billion) in revenue", according to Don Nakornthab, director of economic policy at Bank of Thailand.

"Our hopes that the economy will do better than last year are very low... it's possible it could grow below 2 percent," he

Amado Santiago III Board Member at KFC Philippines, Mr. Jesus Montemayor, Board Member at KFC Philippines, Ms. Valerie Kubizniak, General Manager at KFC Asia, Mr. Michael Lim - Vice President for Development at KFC Asia.

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KFC opens franchising opportunities to interested Filipino entrepreneurs

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This huge partnership deal was inked last November 2019. The contract signing was attended by top figures from KFC Philippines and KFC Asia.

(Standing Left-Right) Mr. Jerome Tuguin, President at KFC Philippines, Ms. Madelene Sachi, Chief Legal Officer at KFC Asia, Atty. Vincent Ventus from Santiago & Santiago Law Office (Sitting Down Left-Right) Atty.

added.

That will spell bad news for the untold number of Thais working in the tourism sector.

Ma Mya, 22, who sells trinkets in Pattaya, says she may soon have to return to her home in northern Thailand.

"There's no more profit -- everything has gone bad."

THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER With so much riding on the seasonal influx, some Mekong countries are desperate not to deter those Chinese still traveling.

Thailand offers visa on arrival for Chinese tour-

o bring finger-lickin’ good fried chicken to every Filipino, KFC is now inviting entrepreneurs to be part of the iconic KFC legacy as pioneer franchisees. This is KFC’s first time in its decades-long operations in the Philippines to partner with local investors, bringing its world-famous flavors to more corners of the archipelago.

A History of Chicken Crafted and Fried to Perfection Colonel Harland Sanders made history when he gave Kentucky a taste of his original fried chicken recipe back in 1940. Since then, KFC has grown into over 21,000 restaurants across 130 countries, becoming one of the most iconic brands in the world.

KFC opened its first Philippine store in 1966, bringing its signature “11 secret herbs and spices” chicken recipe to Filipino

taste buds. The brand has since expanded into more than 300 stores today.

With its famous Original Recipe chicken formula and signature gravy, KFC has innovated and diversified its menu through the years, creating dishes like the popular, no bread sandwich, Double Down and no dough pizza, Chizza.

Share in the Success of Colonel Sanders’ Chicken KFC offers a unique opportunity for prospective franchisees to deliver world-class chicken-and-gravy goodness right to their neighborhoods. Given KFC’s globally set operational standards, entrepreneurs can create jobs within their communities through their very own KFC store.

KFC provides topnotch support that encompasses all business

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Brains over body

A survey by the Social Weather Station (SWS) revealed that majority of Filipinos are more attracted to a person’s intelligence over physical features. Though not surprising, the result reflected a preference for one’a mental fitness over physical attributes.

Based on the December 13-16 survey, 81 percent of adult Filipinos prefer brains over body, while only 19 percent think otherwise. Among the respondents, 83 percent of women are more attracted to a person’s brains than body, slightly higher than the 78 percent among men. The proportion of those who prefer brains over body was highest among women with live-in partners (89 percent), followed by single women (82 percent), and married women (81 percent).

What does the message say, other than reflect a trend that proves attraction is intelligence-based? How can people actually learn from this fact?

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For the younger generation of Filipinos, this reality should remind them that intelligence is still the yardstick of society.

It’s not looks. This directly relates to the fact that there remains high value in education. The need for one to hone his mental faculties and be learned in many facets of thought is far more important than working on how one appears physically.

People, parents most especially, therefore must invest on education for their children. Not only to prepare them for future relationships, as attraction need not simply relate to amorous relationships. It also relates to how one relates with the society, from his family, peers and eventually, to the workplace.

This survey should be viewed not only as a simplistic realization of people’s preferences. It actually is a simple yet effective nudge to remind everyone that in life, what is important is how one uses intellect to be successful.

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JOHN CARLO B. TRIA MY TWO CENTS’

POSITIVE CREDIT RATINGS AND WHY THEY ARE NOT MERE AWARDS The recent decision of fitch ratings and a japanese ratings agency to upgrade their outlook on the Philippines only means one thing: the country’s economy is strong and therefore, attracti ve for investors.

For the benefit of international investors, they also explain why this is so. Fitch Ratings in particular also projected the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to accelerate to 6.4 percent and 6.5 percent in 2020 and 2021, supported by strong private consumption and rising public infrastructure investment.

The Japanese ratings agency RIC also is able to communicate its reasons to

the Japanese market and its various investment houses and conglomerates.

In all, these ratings upgrades are a strong vote of confidence in our economy.

This confidence is well deserved due to the various reforms initiated that allow better taxes to be collected from the right people, indicating an ability to generate revenues internally and avoiding uncessary borrowings that create leverage against the economy.

With that, our debt to gdp ratios are actually improving, which means we can pay our obligations, both the old debts and the new ones we use to fund our infrastructure expenditures.

Our reformed tax system will allow us to do so, while freeing up many of our countrymen from paying taxes. At the same time. Yes, we have achieved that balance. The positive ratings affirm this capability.

Now to answer the next question. Why do we borrow anyway?

As i have written before, borrowing is by itself not bad. We need to borrow to fund large expenses like the bridges and airports we need to build. We cannot allocate taxpayer money right away since there are other vital expenses like health and education. Borrowing at comfortable terms is what will help us build what we need. Any

entrepreneur knows that.

The ratings upgrade and the positive sentiment generated on the econony may also indicate that measures that broaden the participation of more people in investnents such as the Real Estate Investment Trusts, the personal Security Property Act and the infrastructure build up that creates avenues for trade to flow, and job opportunities to be created. It makes growth more inclusive, and increases total growth as more sectors from the regions join in.

This vote of confidence is also critical in this age of disruption. Recent earthquakes, the Taal volcanic eruption, the African Swine Flu and the NCov scare will cause dis-

ruptions and possibly, create panic among our countrymen. Yet our economy will remain strong so long as the growth of local consumers is strong.

The feared “massive cancellations” of tourists and visitors is not apparent. Planes still fly from Manila and Cebu to Davao, which is still the major air route. The locals will buy the products we produce and keep our economy humming. This, in particular, will strengthen our economy to deal with disruptions giving us a strong base upon which recovery is going to be achieved.

Resilience is what matters. We should not panic and despair.

ANTONIO V. FIGUEROA FAST BACKWARD

OF CINEMA AND PORNOGRAPHY Today’s cinemas, unlike in good old days, are nestled in air-conditioned malls. Around Davao City, the few third-rate, bug-infested, gay-frequented movie houses that puked moralists had all been, many of them overtaken by the economic book that has overwhelmed the city.

In those days, these move houses looked like dark corners for sexual tryst than entertainment houses where families and lovers enjoyed each other’s company. They were, to say it bluntly, houses of pornography! But not all of them were sold to sex-oriented offerings.

Once upon a time, letter G, which stood for Garcia family, was a most familiar first letter among the city’s modern cinemas: Golden, Garmon, Galaxy, and Garnet. The theaters got their first letter from Garcia, while Garmon was the corruption of Garcia and Monteverde.

These outfits, being the most up to date, were the very first to show the topof-the-line movies from Manila. During Holy Week, towering blockbusters like the Bible, Benhur, Exodus

and Ten Commandments were shown to capacity crowds.

The reign of the G’s, however, did not take too long. The rise of malls, supermarkets, and similar establishments, alongside with the popularity of home movie entertainment, irretrievably made movie business not viable. With taxes going high and the number of patrons declining, the inevitable closure did not come as a surprise.

Speaking of G, there was Gem, a landmark at corner Bolton (now Paciano Bangoy) and San Pedro Streets that was incinerated in the February 10, 1964 fire that burned down six blocks of the city’s central business district. Slowly, one by one, the curtains had to fall.

Before the rise of the Garcia cinemas, the city was territory of 20 or so movie houses, each exhibiting a menu of flicks, from bold to for general patronage.

During this time, before the advent of tarpaulin printing, screening schedules were painted on plywood with action figures.

The rise of bomba films in the seventies had a drastic shift when it came to cin-

ema offers. In fact, most of the establishments, at one time or another, banked on popularity and profitability.

For instance, Garmon made profits from the movie entitled Language of Love, a 1969 Swedish sex educational film. And who can forget the film titled Soylent Green, a 1973 American dystopian thriller film based on a 1966 science fiction novel?

But second-rate cinemas were more daring.

Uhaw kicked off the Pinoy bomba generation and started a trend. Later, semi-porno flicks started to be exhibited almost regularly.

South China Morning Post, in its February 17, 2019, issue made a brief review of the period when sex was staple for movies alternately called as bomba and quickie: The ‘bombas’, as they were known—the term best translates as “bold” and roughly means scandalous—were a mix of softcore and hard-core pornography, and their female stars became well-known celebrities who frequently graced the covers of newspapers and magazines. Al-

though the bomba films became increasingly explicit, they were a mainstream phenomenon, and attracted students and regular audiences to cinemas, as well as men in search of a cheap thrill….

Hundreds of bomba films were made over the years, with titles like Climax of Love, Unfaithful Wife, Scorpio Nights and White Slavery. Although frequently attacked by the church, the bombas and their stars became a fixture of Philippines cultural life which was only ended by the increasing availability of home VCR (video) players in the 1990s… In spite of their trashy quality, the bombas also often represented the hardships and misery of everyday Filipino life during the Marcos dictatorship.

Popular movie houses such as Avenue, Rey, Ideal, Roxy, Davao, Center, Eagle (later Odeon), Clifford, Ace, Roxy and Tagumpay (later President) joined the sex bandwagon. Of course, there was Ours theater.

That open space beside the Imperial Hotel, was Life theatre. Along San Pedro street, Lyric and Crest,

were deemed trendsetters along that busy commercial district.

Queens, just across the Guino-o compound, would later join the sex trend, but the lack of patrons would compel the management to rent out the space to a religious sect before finally deciding to close it. Of course, the list of old, surviving movie houses is now nil.

Years ago, in a visit of Recto where the last of old movie addresses still operated, only Davao and Lawaan were erratically opened. Sans air-conditioning, maintenance and showing only old, scratchy flicks, their demise was predictable. Today, movie houses carry alphanumeric names, mostly nomenclatures that carry the name of outfits where they are situated: SM1, Gaisano Mall 2, Victoria 3, or Southmall 4.

With the advent of Betamax, laser disc, digital video disc, and other innovations gave way to new technologies such as the universal service bus, bluetooth, Youtube, and wifi that have better capabilities to show movies that can viewed anywhere the user wants.

8 HEALTH MUCH ADO ABOUT COVID-19 EDGEDAVAO

By HENRYLITO D. TACIO

“I

n the case of biological threats, that sense of urgency is lacking.

The world needs to prepare for pandemic in the same serious way it prepares for war.” – American billionaire Bill Gates *** Truth is stranger than fiction, so goes a popular saying. But truth, in some instances, can foretell the future.

In 1981, American author Dean Koontz wrote a novel, The Eyes of Darkness, where he seemed to know the future. He talked about a disease created at a research center in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, home to over 11 million people.

In the novel, the best-selling suspense author called it Wuhan-400, which can kill thousands of people. The virus was created in a Chinese military lab as part of its biological weapons program.

“It was around that time that a Chinese scientist named Li Chen moved to the United States while carrying a floppy disk of data from China’s most important and dangerous new biological weapon of the past decade,” Koontz wrote.

“They call it Wuhan-400 because it was developed in their RDNA laboratory just outside the city of Wuhan, and it was the fourth-hundredth viable strain of man-made microorganisms created at that research center.”

Wuhan-400 is scary as it is lethal. “It afflicts only human beings,” Koontz wrote in his novel. “No other living creature can carry it. And like syphilis, Wuhan-400 can’t survive outside a living human body for longer a minute, which means it can’t permanently contaminate objects or entire places they way anthrax and other virulent microorganisms can. When the host expires, the Wuhan-400 within him perishes a short while later, as soon as the temperature of the corpse drops below eighty-six degrees Fahrenheit.”

“A perfect weapon” was how the author called Wuhan-400. “The Chinese could use Wuhan-400 to wipe out a city or a country, and then there wouldn’t be any need for them to conduct a tricky and expensive decontamination before they moved in and took over the conquered territory.”

The novel is only a mere creation of imagination by Koontz. But to those who believe in conspiracy theories, Wuhan-400 is for real.

They are certain that the virus currently causing a panic all over the world “created at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, China’s only level four biosafety laboratory, the highest-level classification of labs that work on the deadliest viruses.”

Only time could tell whether this conspiracy theory is accurate or not, the fact remains that before the year 2019 ended, “a cluster of pneumonia of unknown etiology” was reported in Wuhan. It was not

nine days later that the media reported that the cause of the viral pneumonia was a new type of coronavirus, which is different from any other human coronaviruses discovered so far.

“Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness in people and others that circulate among animals, including camels, cats and bats,” the Atlanta-based US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Rarely, animal coronaviruses can evolve and infect people and then spread between people.”

Such as has been seen with SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome). SARS, first recognized in China, caused a worldwide outbreak in 2002-2003 with 8,098 probable cases including 774 deaths. MERS, on the other hand, was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has since caused illness in people from dozens of other countries.

“When person-to-person spread has occurred with MERS and SARS, it is thought to have happened via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread,” the CDC explains.

Coronaviruses are named for the crownlike spikes on their surface. There are four main sub-groupings of coronaviruses, known as alpha, beta, gamma and delta. Coronaviruses among humans were first identified in the mid-1960s. So far, seven coronaviruses can infect people.

In the beginning, many of the patients in the outbreak had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. In Wuhan, vendors legally sold live animals which are butchered and eaten. “This is where you get new and emerging diseases that the human population has never seen before,” said Dr. Kevin J. Olival, a biologist and vice president of research with EcoHealth Alliance, a nonprofit research organization, who has tracked previous outbreaks, told New York Times.

For lack of name, scientists called it novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV. It wasn’t until February 11 that the World Health Organization (WHO) had given it a name: COVID-19. In a media briefing WHO Director-General said: “We had to find a name that did not refer to a geographical location, an animal, an individual or group of people, and which is also pronounceable and related to the disease.”

The virus that causes COVID-19 is called SARSCoV-2. It is now present in different parts of the world, including the Philippines, where first death outside of China, was reported. Hours after the United States confirmed its second case, American President Donald Trump tweeted: “China has

been working very hard to contain the coronavirus.

The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency.”

But the good thing is: everyone is trying to cooperate. “Just 10 days after the pneumonia-like illness was first reported among people who visited a seafood market in Wuhan, China, scientists released the genetic sequence of the coronavirus that sickened them,” wrote Carolyn Y. Johnson of The Washington Post. “That precious bit of data, freely available to any researcher who wanted to study it, unleashed a massive collaborative effort to understand the mysterious new pathogen that has been rapidly spreading in China and beyond.”

That’s good news, indeed. “The pace is unmatched,” Dr. Karla Satchell, a professor of microbiology-immunology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, was quoted as saying. “This is really new. Lots of people (in science) still try to hide what they’re doing, don’t want to talk about what they’re doing, and everybody out there is like: This is the case where we don’t worry about egos, we don’t worry about who’s first, we just care about solving the problem.”

Dr. Ivan Hung, chief of infectious diseases division at the University of Hong Kong, sees the brighter side in all of these. He said the ability to rapidly identify the virus in patients should help authorities to counteract its spread. “So far, the virus is behaving in a less lethal manner than SARS,” he said.

Dr. Edsel Salvaña, an infectious disease specialist, molecular epidemiologist and the director of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the National Institutes of Health at the University of the Philippines, agrees. “As far as we know, this virus seems to be less deadly than SARS and is specifically deadly to elderly, the very young and those with medical conditions.”

According to the WHO, the incubation period – the time from exposure to onset of symptoms – is about two weeks. The common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

Scientists are still trying to figure out how SARSCoV-2 is being transmitted. However, it is believed that it can be transmitted like other coronaviruses and flu, which transmits through: direct contact with infected people and droplets (during the infected person’s coughing or sneezing). It can also be transmitted with the tools used by infected people and then directly touching the nose, mouth or eyes.

Right now, there is still no specific cure or vaccine available against SARS-

CoV-2. “The main treatment is supportive care, including making sure the patient is getting enough oxygen, and using a ventilator to push air into the lungs if necessary,” the New York Times said, quoting Dr. Julie Vaishampayan, chairwoman of the public health committee of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, said another popular adage. To reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the United Nations health agency advises people to do the following: avoiding close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections; frequent hand-washing (using alcohol-based hand rub if hands are not visibly soiled or soap and water when hands are visibly soiled), and avoiding close contact with live or dead farm or wild animals.

Other infection prevention and control (IPC) measures include: avoiding agglomerations and frequency of closed crowded spaces, refraining from touching mouth and nose, and maintaining distance of at least one meter from any individual with COVID-19 symptoms.

In case of coughing and sneezing, people are advised to cover the nose and mouth with flexed elbow or paper tissue. The tissue must be disposed immediately after use and hands must be washed thereafter.

For those who have travelled in banned countries (where COVID-19 is present), particularly travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection, the WHO recommends that they should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

For those who are suspected with the virus, the WHO advises that they improve airflow in living space where they are staying by opening windows and door as much as possible.

What about the use of face masks? “Wearing a medical mask is one of the prevention measures to limit spread of certain respiratory diseases in affected areas,” the WHO says.

“However, the use of mask alone is insufficient to provide the adequate level of protection and other equally relevant measures should be adopted. If masks are to be used, this measure must be combined with hand hygiene and other IPC measures to prevent the human-to-human transmission of the virus.”

In the Philippines, travellers who had been to countries where COVID-19 is reported, are advised to be quarantined for 14 days when they return home.

As provided by the International Health Regulations of 2005, countries should ensure that “a functional public health emergency contingency plan at points of entry in place to respond to public health events.”

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Unit franchisees will be equipped with all the necessary tools to maximize their stores’ potential, from selecting the optimal site, promoting the store, to managing daily operations.

Given the company’s world-class standards, entrepreneurs are ensured the full benefits of franchise ownership while enjoying a hassle-free management experience as KFC Philippines will

handle the full operations of the stores.

To be part of this exciting opportunity, business and property owners may apply and be considered to avail of the franchise. The franchisee’s investment cost will vary depending on the location and preferred store type.

Entrepreneurs interested in operating their own KFC franchise can contact the KFC Franchising Team through email (franchising@kfc.ph), landline ((+632)8 370 1393), and mobile ((+63)917 818 2927).

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late spouses GREGORIO M. LUGA and HENRIETTA T. LUGA who died inestate in Davao City on May 16, 1982 and March 2, 2017 repectively, has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed among their heirs, per Doc. No.82; Page No.18; Book No.91, Series of 2020, of the NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY.NOEL T. LAGUINDAM 2/12/19/26

PARTIAL EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHTS AND INTEREST Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late GLICERIO C. LIM who died on December 31, 2019 at Davao City has been the subject of PARTIAL EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHTS AND INTEREST executed among his heirs, per Doc. No.382; PageNo.78; Book No.l, Series of 2020, of the NOTARY PUBLIC Atty. Reni M. Dublin 2/12/19/26

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FOUR TIPS TO ACTUALLY KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THIS 2020

A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION is a great way to kick off your year but let’s be honest, goal setting is one of the things that are easier said than done. You may have started with some steps toward your goal this January but research shows that 45% of people don’t succeed in keeping their new year’s resolutions on track.

Maintaining motivation is doable as long as you create a game plan on how to approach any roadblocks keeping you from your best year yet.

REMIND YOURSELF WHY Other than being inspired by a new beginning, a New Year’s Resolution is usually rooted from a desire to change old habits or to form new and healthy ones. The first tip to being consistent with your New Year’s Resolution is to always keep your reasons in mind to not get blindsided by distractions.

To help you with this, create a vision board that can be seen every morning to start the day with the intention of accomplishing your goal.

PLAN AND UPDATE YOUR TIMEFRAME Tracking your goals is an effective system to help when you feel off, which is completely normal.

With that, keep a tracker to list your goals such as exercising for a certain number of hours a day. Physically seeing your progress and how far you’ve come is an extra boost that can keep you going. You can come across hundreds of free and printable goal tracker templates online!

CELEBRATE WINS Whether it’s big or small, a win is a win and should be celebrated. You can give yourself a pat at the back when you reach milestones such as getting through another week or month of keeping at it with your resolutions.

Also keep in mind that forming new habits takes time, so another way you can reward yourself is to take a rest and relax for a little while. With the Wind-Free function of the Samsung Premium Inverter Wind-Free Plus Air Conditioner, you are sure to get cool air without the harsh air for a good night’s

sleep. Also set up your oil burner or diffuser with some essential oils to destress and have a relaxing time.

Think of it as investing in yourself and your goals!

SET UP YOUR ENVIRONMENT FOR SUCCESS If one of your goals this year is to be healthier, make yourself hydrated by keeping water accessible to you at all times. Buy a 1-liter insulated water bottle that keeps water cool wherever you carry it. If you want to prepare healthy meals for yourself but you’re finding it difficult to do, you can purchase the necessary items that can serve as a great investment in the long run. Quickly prepare easy and nutritious meals with a Samsung Smart Oven before a workday or workweek to make it easier to be consistent with your healthy habits! Spending money on such items can make it easier for you to keep yourself dedicated to your goal.

It’s not too late to catch the Samsung Digital Appliances sale! Get discounts up to 20% off for cash payments.

Promo runs from February 1 - 29, 2020 only.

Know more details on Samsung’s Smart Oven by liking SamsungPH on Facebook or visit https://www. samsung.com/ph/cooking-appliances/ microwave-ovens/.

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Grab an avocado and whole wheat bread and you’re bound to be satiated for the next 4 hours. Photo by Rachel Lees.

PLANT-BASED DIARIES: WHEN FAILURE STRIKES AND 3 WAYS TO RECOVER

Baon hacks and inspiratio

LAST WEEK we talked about the more natural ways to start a plantbased diet, and that was to go out of your comfort food zone and try something new. A common occurrence when you’re starting out is the call of meat.

You remember the taste, the smell of the savoury aroma and you see the others eat—you remember the old days when you could still eat guiltlessly.

This scenario happens when you’re at a social gathering where food is involved. Sometimes it can also occur within your home if you’ve got family members who don’t share the same diet with you.

Perhaps you’ve been doing well for a few days, weeks or maybe even more than a month. Suddenly you find yourself in a situation where you’re starving, you’ve run out of snacks, and no alternatives are in sight. Do you starve for

Aside from potato fries, sweet potato fries can be a good snack to bring along with you for the day. Photo by Kayla Maurais.

the sake of health and planet or do you give in?

How do you choose? Do you even choose? The answer may vary for most people, it would depend on their individual motivations behind switching to a plant-based diet.

Whatever your reasons are for making the switch, you’re sure to run into scenarios where the call of meat or animal by-products is strong.

Here are three tips to help you, There are lots of options when it comes to nuts you can snack on. Photo by Marcos Paulo which personally have helped Prado. me get through.

If you’re travelling or are don’t offer any alternatives.

Tip #1 Eat beforehand unsure of where you’re headThe only vegetable that fasting out to eat—which happens food joins have on the menu is when you get invited to a party french fries. By all means, go or social event—better fill your ahead for the fries, but I’m not stomach before leaving. Unsure I can always have french less you know what’s on the fries every single time I’m out menu or if there’s a vegan or of options. vegetarian-friendly restaurant Snacks could include oil-free nearby, best to eat and fill your organic (or homemade) chips stomach ahead. from any root crop, peanuts, Another option is that you plant-based sandwiches like could eat ahead and bring chickpea sandwich or guacasome as your baon to wherever mole-based veggie wrap with you’re headed. If it’s a party, mushrooms or meat alternathen you can share and a lot tives. Granola bars are good more people can get to try how too. These can be homemade delicious plant-based food is. or bought cheap since there’s a lot of options found in the Tip #2 Have ready snacks with supermarket nowadays. you Snacks are helpful not only Tip #3 Leave the meat out away from the city but when This is probably the crudest you’re stuck in traffic or can tip, but if all else fails and if only find fast-food joints that skipping a meal or starvation

Snacks you can live on throughout the day or two. Ph isn’t your option then this is a good compromise. If there

seem vege

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GMA NETWORK EARNS 9 NOMINATIONS AT 2020 NEW YORK FESTIVALS

on found in a silver tin and colorful veggies.Photo by Ella Olsson .

Photo by Perfect Snacks.

ms to be dishes that have etables and little meat in

LEADING BROADCAST COMPANY GMA Network scores nine nominations at the 2020 New York Festivals “World’s Best TV and Films” Competition, once again having the most number of short-listed entries from the Philippines.

Pioneering mobile journalism newscast Stand for Truth, which is also seen on TV via GMA News TV, earns its first-ever awards nomination as it made it to the finalists in the Coverage of Continuing News Story category for its reportage on the Hong Kong protests.

Meanwhile, the “Luzon Earthquake” coverage of GMA News TV’s flagship newscast State of the Nation (SONA) with Jessica Soho is in the running for Best Newscast category.

The said coverage saw the newscast delivering the latest developments after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Central Luzon last April 2019.

Documentary program The Atom Araullo Specials added two nominations for the country, one for “Babies4Sale.PH” and another for “The Patient is Out”.

“The Atom Araullo Specials: Babies4Sale.PH” is short-listed in the Best Investigative Report category.

The documentary investigated the alarming baby transactions prevalent in social media. “The Atom Araullo Specials: The Patient is Out”, on the other hand, is nominated in the Human Concerns category.

Host Atom Araullo documented the plight of patients from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and zeroed in on the elusiveness of adequate health

care in the Philippines.

Earning another nomination is the country’s pioneer environmental program Born To Be Wild for its “Big Catch” feature. Short-listed in the Climate Change & Sustainability category, the two-part special by Doc Nielsen Donato and Doc Ferds Recio was an eye-opening documentary on the state of Philippine fisheries and showed how a country so rich with marine life is slowly depleting its resources.

Nominated in the History & Society category is news magazine program Brigada for its “Aeta Squadron/Female Spies” episode which probed the situation of Aeta Squadron 30, whose contribution to defending the country during World War II seemed to be unrecognized as they have yet to receive or enjoy any military pension.

Investigative Documentaries is also short-listed in the Social Issues

category for its “Tulaylay” episode featuring bridges that instead of providing convenience, put the lives of Filipinos at risk because these projects were left unfinished by the government.

Meanwhile, eight-time New York Festival World Medalist Reporter’s Notebook is nominated for its “Project Pilipinas: Medical Facility” episode in the Social Issues category.

“Project Pilipinas” was an Election Special Series by the investigative news magazine program where hosts Maki Pulido and Jun Veneracion went to the poorest provinces all over the country to check on various government projects that were abandoned and left unfinished.

Completing the list of Kapuso finalists this year is GMA Program Support Department’s TV spot for Bonifacio Day which is nominated for Best Graphic Design under the Promotion/Open and IDs category.

JOSE CARLITO TO DEBUT VIDEO FOR “BIG WHITE WALL”

IF you can cook beforehand, fill your tummy up and bring some to share like this easy all vegetable spaghetti. Photo by Engin Akyurt. it, you can opt to eat just the veggies. If you’re amenable to this, then you’ll be able to have something in your stomach to stave off the hunger for the meantime.

If all else fails, try vegetarian options which may have dairy and other animal by-products.

Sometimes, an egg (whether fried or boiled) and rice topped with some soy sauce can save the day and get you a long way.

This last one is my last card when there aren’t any dishes that have vegetables at all.

Do you have your own survival tips to help stave off the temptation to be a carnivore again? Let me know by sending me a message on Instagram @ ferinasantos.

EMERGING FILIPINO BAND Jose Carlito shakes up the OPM band scene with the upcoming release of the music video to “Big White Wall”—the band’s newest record—this February.

Directed by Peewee Gonzales with Daniel Padilla a.k.a.

Johnny Moonlight as producer and assistant director, the music video utilized a unique treatment with the use of fisheye lens and visual distortions.

“Lots of pre-prods and meeting were held before it was finalized. They just told me, ‘This is going to be cool and different!’ The shoot itself was easy but they all got sunburnt,” Direk Peewee shared.

Jose Carlito is an alternative rock group comprised of JC Padilla, Katsumi Kabe, and Seth Gothico with new member, JZ Lorenzo.

One of the pioneer bands under DNA Music, Jose Carlito released “Big White Wall” as a single late last year, months after debuting the song, “My Generation.”

“We were just 13-year-olds when we wrote the song, that’s why we treasure it so much. We thought it’s the right time to release it since there’s already an opportunity. That how much we love the song, we didn’t think about whether it

would be a hit or miss,” JC said.

The group is just one of the talented musicians under DNA Music, a record label under ABS-CBN Music, which seeks to elevate the local bands industry and help rock and alternative artists shine.

Watch out for the release of Jose Carlito’s “Big White Wall” on February 21 (Friday), 8PM at the 70s Bistro and on February 22 (Saturday) on MYX and ABS-CBN Star Music’s YouTube channel. For updates, follow DNA Music @dnamusicph on Facebook and Instagram.

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The beef morcon is saucy and filling with Chef Pau’s chicken inasal is juicy, tender and the best parts around its middle where the resoundingly flavorful. meatloaf and tender beef meet.

Chef Pauline Mallillin of Rekado.

VALENTINES DAY is the highlight of everyone’s February and always looking for a special way to spend the day. It even seems that the Day of Love is not being confined to a single day as people are planning all sorts of get-togethers to celebrate love of every kind. There will be a string of days filled with brunches with your best friends, merienda your aunts and mom and dinner with your significant other.

Beloved local restaurant Rekado is giving us a lot of reasons to dine as they unveiled their latest Valentine offerings to a group of very eager writers and food bloggers. The always likeable and bubbly Chef Pauline Benedicto Mallillin personally walked us through the entire repertoire and her description of their preparation and painstaking thought put into their creations already succeeded in putting us into a very appetizing mood.

It was definitely love at first bite for me with almost every new dish that we tried. I started off with the Tagalog Glazed Wings served with garlic aoli.

Brined for twelve hours, each bite contained perfectly cooked meat and a coating of the sweet soy barbeque sauce that had all of the full flavor with less of the strong tang of other glazed wings that I find too overpowering. I was alternating between servings of the wings and Rekado’s version of Pancit Malabon to start. The classic Pinoy noodle dish really won me over with its medley of flavors, topped with the freshness of the shrimp and crunch of the generous sprinkling of

There is just one thing to do with these crispy pork belly strips meant to be rolled in lettuce and topped burong hipon - shared with love!

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I was now properly prepped to try the main courses, with the heaping bowl of steamed rice already served and my guyabano shake within reach.

The rice had to wait awhile though as I dove into the wonderfully meaty Crispy Pork Belly Strips with Burong Hipon and KBL Salsa. This is Rekado’s answer to the winning combination of grilled pork wrapped in lettuce and served with a flavorful paste made popular by our Asian cousins. Chef Pau

has taken these elements and given it an unmistakably Pinoy twist in the taste of the pork which reminded me of a nicely fried crispy pata and the expertly executed burong hipon which takes a week to ferment.

The springy pieces of lettuce made for the perfect vessels to house the strips and its condiments.

Now picking up my spoon and fork, I plated my desired serving of rice and proceeded to take my portions of the Beef Morcon Rekado Style, the

Rekado’s Valentines spread.

Mindanao Beef Stew with burnt coconut and Chicken Inasal.

The hearty morcon and beef stew were saucy winners in my book yet the chicken inasal was my runaway favorite of the bunch. I loved the unmistakable peppery hint of the annatto and the aromatics of the lemongrass present in every bite. It was perfectly grilled and juicy throughout and not charred to indescribable dryness.

The pieces of Fried Lapu Lapu were snapped up fast by other members of our luncheon

and when I managed a piece, I could tell why. The honey bagoong glaze that gave each piece of fish its shimmery inviting sheen was a masterful foil for its flaky meat. I couldn’t have enough of it and am confident that I could polish one serving all to myself. The only thing that made me forget it albeit momentarily was the sizeable piece of Shrimp con Mayonesa that the waiter had set on my plate. The rich dressing prepared with crab fat was velvety and suggestive of a melted raclette.

For the sweet endings to our meal, Chef Pau chose to add bibingka and puto bumbong to their desserts menu. These classic kakanin are making a comeback and Rekado’s renditions will certainly put them on the map as some of Davao’s most notable ones. It is clear that cooking and whipping up delicious food is Chef Pau’s love language. What she has come up with since day one of Rekado strongly resonates with people and is comfort and love that they really feel in their gut.

She has an intuitive feel for food that will win anyone’s hearts on Valentines Day or any other day.

Visit Rekado Davao at 1050 Jacinto Extension, Davao City.

For reservations and other queries, contact them at (0916) 378-2865.

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draft ni councilor Mahipus alongside to reduce use of plastic here in Davao CIty. Hopefully last committee hearing na tong nahitabo," he said.

The proposed ordinance only allow recyclable paper bags, biodegrable

plastic bags, reusable bags such as cloth bags, bags with indigenous materials such as abaca, anahaw, buri, bamboo or pineapple, and use of cartons to be used in Davao City.

"We are hoping na mapasa na nato ang policy

kay kani nga problema is very urgent and over emphasized na jud na problem ang plastic pollution in the city ug kinahanglan na jud mabuhatan ug policy para very strong ang efforts to reduce plastic use in Davao City, " Felices said.

FRB-Davao).

He added that this is Davao Metro Shuttle’s way of supporting the government’s modernization program. The bus line has been serving Davao City and Davao Region for 23

years already, With these 17 units Davao Metro Shuttle has now a fleet of about 300 bus units.

Uy said Davao Metro Shuttle Company is now looking at expanding not

just in the Davao Region but in the other regions as well. The bus firm also introduced cashless transaction on the fare collection by using a card fare system for the convenience of the riding public.

the second wage order issued by the board since the effectivity of Republic Act No. 103611 or the “Batas Kasambahay,” which was approved on January 18, 2013.

The act instituted the policies and guidelines for the protection and welfare

of domestic workers including the setting of minimum wage.

Last February 2, the P25 daily pay hike for minimum wage earners in the region also took effect and was implemented in two tranches at P15 and P10, respectively.

The daily wage of minimum earners now stands at P326 for those in the non-agriculture sector and P305 for those in the agriculture, retail and service sectors. The next P10 daily increase will be implemented beginning Labor Day, May 1, 2020.

lem.

"These include adopting demand-side man-

agement programs and maximizing embedded power plants to reduce,

if not eliminate, rotating brownouts during peak hours," he said.

Filipinos aboard the vessel, 531 are crew members and seven were guest passengers, according to Philippine Deputy Chief of Mission to Japan Robespierre Bolivar.

As of February 13, there were 11 Filipinos on board the ship who tested positive for COVID-19.

Duque said that authorities will also check if the Athletes' Village in

New Clark City — currently being used as a quarantine facility for Filipinos repatriated from China — can still accommodate the affected seafarers and travelers from Japan.

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rapid rebound", in what is known as the V-shaped impact, she said.

Compared to the impact of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2002, she said China's economy then made up just 8.0 percent of global economy. Now, that figure is 19 percent.

She said the trade agreement between the United States and China, the world's first and second economies, had reduced the disease's impact on global economy.

But the world should be concerned "about sluggish growth" impacted by uncertainty, said the IMF

chief.

"We are now stuck with low productivity growth, low economic growth, low interest rates and low inflation," she told the Dubai forum, also attended by US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and former British prime minister Theresa May.

ists despite having one of the highest numbers of confirmed infections -- 34 -- outside of the mainland.

At least two of those cases were Thais who contracted the virus after driving infected Chinese passengers, raising fears that the economy was taking priority over tackling the health crisis.

For staunch Beijing ally Cambodia, where only one case of the virus has been confirmed so far despite a large Chinese presence, strongman leader

Hun Sen has repeatedly played down the risk to his country.

Still, Cambodian tourism is taking a hammering.

Ticket sales at the famed Angkor temple complex in Siem Reap have fallen between 30 and 40 percent this year, while in Sihanoukville, a southern beach resort notorious for its casinos, the tourist take has shrivelled.

"I used to make $100 a day," said Chantha Reak, a ride-hailing driver. "Now

it's $10."

Businesses are praying for a bounce back if and when the virus is controlled.

With 10 million Chinese visitors each year, Thailand hopes the pain will ease in a few months.

Regular visitor Yen Ran, 25, from Chengdu, came to Pattaya despite the health warnings.

"I am a little concerned how other countries perceive us," she told AFP. "But when there's a cure, things will get better."

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2020-2-080 (2003-XI-00080) LEE LAN Y. ANG, Petitioner.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI Service.

Case No. R11-EV-TX-2020-2-699 (2011-XI-00699) ERICSON C. SABANDAL, Petitioner.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: BUNAWAN VIA BUHANGIN and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 14, 2020. In the petition filed on February 6, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 7th day of February 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate has expired last December 31, 2019. On February 4, 2020, Petitioner filed a Motion seeking the acceptance of the late filing of the Petition for Extension of Validity which was duly granted by this Board taking into account the issuance of MC 2010-034.

In the petition filed on January 22, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 7th day of February 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Lee Lan Y. Ang Counsel, Atty. Albert G. Yenco

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Ericson C. Sabandal Counsel, Atty. Adelaine Faith P. Zerna

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. XI Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

Case No. R11-CP-PJ-2020-2-189 (2016-XI-01289) SAMUEL B. CEJAS, Previous Operator.

RHOSVILL E. CEJAS, Petitioner.

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NOTICE OF HEARING SAMUEL B. CEJAS was a grantee of a authorizing the operation of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in Case No. 2016--XI-01289 authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service on the route: TAGUM CITY - BRGY. FLORIDA, KAPALONG (DAVAO DEL NORTE) AND VICE VERSA and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which certificate will expire on March 6, 2022. In the petition filed on February 6, 2020, petitioner requests authority to change the party in the Certificate of Public Convenience stating that his father Samuel B. Cejas died intestate on August 6, 2018.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

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

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

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

Witness Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 7th day of February 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Rhosvill E. Cejas Counsel, Atty. Victorio U. Advincula, Jr.

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This is also among the reasons why Limon will go to Sitio Sangab to introduce the cotton weaving. He believes that using cotton threads into Dagmay as well as their embroidery will help sustain their livelihood.

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Aldevinco do not carry Dagmay cloth.

“Wala man gud kaayo Mandaya na pieces and mostly T’boli products ang sa Aldevinco. Sa Manila T’boli lang mostly makita nako na ginahimo accent ug Yakan, beads sa Bagobo, balud from Lanao and Inaul. Walay something from the Mandaya community,” hetosaid.

CO2 emissions rate, increase thrilled make such an impact cotton Dagmay design sustainable sourcing and invest by The eliminating single-use beverclothing not yetchanged available ly,initemerging has an adjustment wheel and can beisquickly technologies. age bottles across our fleet. in theajust market as Limon can“This be loosened tightened into tripod simply exis a veryorspecial and It’s one by of the waysand wehis are group are in the immertovery allow for seamless operapanding the bottom portion, proud moment for us,” working tostill preserve our oceans sion the stage ofstable, the project. tion cameras of different easy handssaidwith Harry Sommer, president enabling and destinations we visit.

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HICAGO -- Anthony Davis made a walk-off free throw and Team LeBron defeated Team Giannis in the 69th NBA AllStar Game on Sunday.

Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers' big man and first pick in the All-Star draft, missed badly off the back iron before sinking the second for a 157-155 victory in the unique, hotly contested showcase.

Kawhi Leonard earned the Kobe Bryant MVP Award after recording 30 points to lead Team LeBron, while Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) had 25 in a losing effort.

Neither team used a sub in the final quarter.

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) gave Team LeBron a 156-153 lead but Chris Paul (Oklahoma City Thunder) opted for a 3 and missed. At the other end, Team Giannis closed the gap to 156-155 on two Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) free throws.

James was denied an earlier basket that would have made the score 156153 after a review showed Antetokounmpo cleanly blocked James' layup initially called goaltending.

The fourth quarter began as a race to 157 points.

James Harden (Houston Rockets) made up for a missed set of free throws by making two and putting Team LeBron up 154-152.

Team LeBron mounted a comeback in the fiery final quarter that included Team Giannis' Kyle Lowry taking two charges and an official challenge -- overturning a foul call to a jump ball and change

of possession -- with the game tied at 152.

Harden made a 3 to tie the game at 146 and Davis brought it back to all square after Team Giannis got two free throws from Embiid.

Team Giannis led 133124 after three quarters, starting the unusual untimed final quarter.

The target final score of 157 was calculated using Team Giannis' score total after three quarters and adding 24 points.

A tightly contested third quarter tilted to Team LeBron with a Nikola Jokic 3-pointer. The Nuggets' 7-footer knocked down his shot with 22.2 seconds left and, after a turnover, applied a fullcourt press resulting in a foul and a pair of free throws for Russell Westbrook (Houston Rockets).

He made 1 of 2.

Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks) connected on a cross court lob with Rudy Gilbert (Utah Jazz), tying the quarter 41-all with 2.2 seconds left. Westbrook missed a shot at the buzzer.

Team Giannis led 9283 at halftime, with Young splashing a half-court shot at the buzzer.

Antetokounmpo lit up the second quarter and brought hustle at both ends -- not exactly an AllStar Game staple -- putting up 14 points and five boards in the period. Team Giannis won the second quarter 51-30.

Leonard had 12 points on 4-of-4 3-point shooting when the first subs were made 6 minutes, eight seconds into the game. He

had 25 points in the first half -- seven 3s -- to lead all scorers. Team LeBron dominated the first quarter, 53-41, thanks to 9-of18 shooting from 3-point range.

LeBron James, making his 16th All-Star Game appearance, and Team LeBron wore blue jerseys all with No. 2 on the back, and Team Giannis wore red No. 24 jerseys. The onetime gesture was a nod to Bryant, who wore No. 24, and his daughter Gianna, who preferred No. 2.

The untimed fourth quarter was a race to a target final score -- determined by adding 24 points to the score of the team leading after three quarters -- as part of a tribute to Bryant.

It was the first time since 2013 the All-Star Game was played without Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who is sidelined with a broken finger. Nets forward Kevin Durant, the 2019 All-Star Game MVP, was named an All-Star every year since 2010 before Sunday. He is sitting out the season recovering from a torn Achilles.

Each team represented a Chicagoland youth charity with the winning team netting $200,000 for their chosen organization, plus an extra $100,000 carried over from the third-quarter tie. The top-scoring team in each of the first three quarters was pegged to earn $100,000 for its charity.

Team Giannis represented After School Matters and Team LeBron played for Chicago Scholars.

indanao’s three representatives to the Escandor Cup Vis/Min Finals of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) will now have to travel to Dumaguete City in the search for the lone ticket for the region in the Final Four.

The Escandor Cup Vis/ Min Finals has been moved to March 1 to 5 and will now be played at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Center in Dumaguete City.

The three Mindanao teams are top qualifier Holy Trinity College of General Santos City Inc., Holy Cross of Davao College, MATS College of Technology. The Escandor Cup Vis/ Min Finals will also feature the top two teams from Cesafi in Southwestern University PHINMA, University of the Visayas Green Lancers and the champion of the Visayas qualifiers in Asian College-Dumaguete Campus for the remaining slot in the Final Four.

Meantime, San Beda barged its way to the Final Four after ousting University of Santo Tomas, 77-68,

in the final day of the PCCL NCAA-UAAP Challenge at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Saturday.

The Red Lions snuffed the Growling Tigers in the first half, holding them to just 27 points, while they slowly picked things up offensively, opening a lead as high as 17, 65-48, early in the fourth quarter.

UST got back into the game and was just down by five, 62-67, with 4:27 remaining, but that was all the team can draw near to as San Beda pulled away again with the deciding 10-3 rally to ice the win.

James Kwekuteye put up 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and for steals to lead the Red Lions, who joined the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons in the Final Four.

Ateneo, which booked its place in the Final Four on Sunday, completed the sweep of the single round robin NCAA-UAAP Challenge by romping Letran, 79-61, in the champion versus champion matchup in the second game.

The Blue Eagles recov-

ered from a slow start and blasted the Knights in the third quarter, 30-4, to pull away for good.

Dwight Ramos and Troy Mallillin each scored 16 for Ateneo.

On the other hand, UP booked its place to the national semifinals by ruling the Luzon regional championship earlier in the week in Naga.

The last seat in the PCCL Final Four will only be disputed in early March as the Visayas-Mindanao regionals, now known as the Escandor Cup, was postponed to March 1 due to the novel coronavirus.

The changes were made after Davao City called off all public gatherings in the city amid the ongoing outbreak of the 2019-nCoV virus. Acting on the development, the PCCL Board decided to postpone the Escandor Cup/Visayas-Mindanao Regional Championship originally scheduled on February 17 to 20. Likewise, the PCCL Board also reset the Final Four on March 7 to 8 to be played in Manila. (NJB with a report from PNA)

Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks the shot of Team LeBron forward LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2020 NBA All Star Game at United Center. Reuters

Team Lebron’s Kawhi Leonard won the first ever Kobe Bryant trophy as the NBA All Star MVP.

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