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Students from Nabunturan National Comprehensive High School-Integrated Senior High School prepare their robot for the underwater challenge during the Mindanao-wide Aboitiz Robotics competition dubbed “Kabataan Inyovator” held at the Ateneo de Davao University along Jacinto Street in Davao City on Tuesday.

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SEAG PROBE Palace welcomes Ombudsman probe on P6-B SEA Games budget

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he Of�ice of the Ombudsman has the discretion to investigate the supposed mishandling of the P6-billion budget earmarked for the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

In a press conference, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo welcomed the Ombudsman’s move to form a fact-�inding committee to probe those who handled the funds, including the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) led by House Speaker Alan

Peter Cayetano.

“I think the Ombudsman is responding to the reports of certain irregularities and that is the task of the Ombudsman, it can initiate on its own or motu proprio (on its own) investigate any complaint of irregularities even without a complainant complaining

about it,” the Palace of�icial said.

On Monday, Ombudsman Samuel Martires said his of�ice created a seven-member panel that will conduct a fact-�inding investigation into the funds spent for the biennial regional multi-sport event.

Martires noted that the

anti-graft body might take three months to complete the probe.

Around P6 billion has been allocated for the country’s fourth hosting of the SEA Games. The Philippines also hosted the Games in 1981, 1991, and 2005 when it won the

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President Rodrigo Duterte admires the miniature dolls given by toymaker Dennis Mendoza during their meeting at the Malacañan Palace on Monday night. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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PRRD to fete SEAG medalists Dec 18, adds up to incentives

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boitiz Power and Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) expressed hopes Filipino students will embrace the advent of robotics for them to be globally competitive.

Citing that the robotics trend can transform students to become ef�icient and to understand their lessons in science and mathematics, the Aboitiz �irms launched Kabataan Inyovator, a robotics competition held Tuesday at the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU). The competition lured 50 primary and secondary schools from all over Mindanao.

DLPC community relations manager Fermin Edillon told Edge Davao that robotics can help students do computations and

explain subject matter in science and mathematics.

“Robotics is a new technology that we would want the students to embrace for them to understand their lessons on mathematics and science. The competition is part of the whole program of Davao Light and it is one way to entice students to learn about robotics. Some of these students are advanced and some are not,” Edillon said.

The competition tasked the participants to complete different challenges that include underwater

challenges, line tracing, and innovative robot category.

Edillon said for those schools that will be recognized can continue designing robots as DLPC will provide additional robotic kits to improve their designs further.

“This is not all about the trophy but what they have learned in this activity. Also naay student spectators that probably are not yet interested about robotics but through this activity they will get interested also. The reason why we are supporting this is we would want them at a very young age have knowledge about robotics and we would want to prepare our young generations with a good foundation that is technology-based,” he said.

he Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Tienda Program seeks to increase the income of farmers by giving them more access to farm inputs and commodities at lower prices, its top of�icial said Monday.

In his Facebook post, MinDA Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said the program aims to provide rural consumers, especially farmers

and �isherfolk, access to farm inputs and equipment and household supplies at prices lower than in commercial stores.

Piñol hopes that the program will contribute to the reduction of poverty in Mindanao and Palawan in the long run.

"Farmers and �isherfolk will be registered as members of the MinDA Tienda for them to avail of the

special prices while at the same time, they will be assured of a market for their produce," he said.

He said the program also hopes to transform rural agricultural and �isheries production into a market-oriented activity, as the members will be guided on what to produce based on the needs of the market.

"As card-bearing members, they will be earning

Believing that robotics help address the growing demand for teaching science, technology, engineering and math in schools, DLPC is also hopeful that the Department of Education will also accept robotics as students also learn about science, engineering and math and get an understanding of how these subjects link together.

“This is a project that we would like DepEd to embrace. I know DepEd has limitations when it comes to designing curriculum and probably naay program sa curriculum na pwede ma- introduce ang robotics. One way of teaching the students is to show them the technology to stir their interests,” Edillon said.

shares every time they buy from and sell their produce to the MinDA Tienda," Piñol added.

He said the program envisions rural stores selling wholesale-priced common items to its card-bearing members, including farm inputs like fertilizer, while at the same time guiding them on what to produce for the market outside of

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eam Philippines celebrate its astonishing success at the 30th Southeast Asian Games and look forward to December 18 when they meet President Rodrigo Duterte face to face in Malacanang during the incentives awarding for all winners.

Republic Act 10699 provides for cash incentives for winners of the SEA Games to receive P300,000, P150,000 and P60,000 respectively for gold, silver and bronze �inishes.

The President is expected to give out additional incentives of P250,000 for gold, P150,000 for silver and P100,000 for bronze medalists.

Philippine Sports Commission Chairman and Team Philippines’ Chef de Mission, Butch Ramirez is all smiles as he broke the news yesterday, following a courtesy call by the Philippine sur�ing team at the PSC of�ice in Manila.

“We were all hoping and praying for this, but it is still a sweet surprise now that it is actually happening. I am so proud of our athletes. All of them deserve our respect and love,” said Ramirez who stood as the father-�igure for the delegation from preparation to competition.

Eighteen months prior to the hosting of the multisport event, PSC already planned out the preparations intended to improve our national team’s performance. Ramirez openly expressed that supporting our athletes may be our only way to duplicate the “Miracle of 2005 SEA

Games” where the country bagged its �irst overall championship in the event with a total medal haul of 112 gold, 85 silver and 93 bronze medals. It was the �irst overall crown for the host Philippines in the biennial event.

Ramirez also mentioned the legacies of the games, giving emphasis on the intangible but important bequests like character and values that sports show the youth of the Southeast Asian region. “Our athletes give them varied choices of good role models to emulate.” Said Ramirez patting surfer Roger Casugay who made the headlines when he gave up his gold medal ride to save his Indonesian opponent.

With Casugay beside him, the PSC chief excitedly informed the team that the PSC board just approved a cash reward for Casugay to acknowledge his heroism and sacri�ice. Casugay went on to win a gold in another event.

The PSC spent over P1.5 billion to fund the training, exposure and preparation requirements of the athletes. Ramirez remarked that it was a gamble they took, hoping that it would help push our athletes to give their best performance, who he said “are naturally talented and just really need some more support.”

This leap of faith paid off with the national team carting away the overall championship, last won in 2005 when Ramirez was also at the helm of the PSC

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hilippine Airlines (PAL) will offer nonstop �lights between Manila and Perth, Australia beginning March 30, 2020, the carrier announced Monday.

Using an A321 aircraft, the new route will depart from Manila every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12:05 a.m., and arrive at Perth Airport at 7:20 a.m. local time.

Perth-Manila service will leave Perth’s Terminal 1 International at 8:40 a.m. local time, and touch down in Manila at 3:50 p.m. on the same day.

"Our pioneer non-stop �lights will allow us to vigorously promote the Philippines as a topnotch tourist experience for residents of Western Australia, and we look forward

to extending our gracious Filipino hospitality to them from the moment they step onboard our brand-new planes,” said PAL Chief Sales and Marketing of�icer, Eugene Go, in a statement.

By taking a nonstop �light to Perth, travelers will save at least four and a half hours in travel time compared to taking other airlines that require a stopover and �light connections, the carrier noted.

Perth will be PAL’s fourth Australian gateway, apart from non-stop �lights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

With the addition of Perth to PAL's route, PAL will be offering a total of 19 weekly non-stop �lights to the four destinations in Australia. (PNA)

Perth will be PAL’s fourth Australian gateway, apart from non-stop flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

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MegaWorld Public Relations and Media Affairs senior assistant vice president and head Harold Geronimo provides details on the company’s latest and upcoming projects and offerings during the Christmas media gathering at Marco Polo Davao on Monday night. Lean Daval Jr

artial law in Mindanao will expire by the end of the year.

This is after Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo announced that the Of�ice of the President will not extend it for another year.

“The Of�ice of the President wishes to announce that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will not extend martial law in Mindanao upon its expiration on December 31, 2019,” Panelo said in a statement Tuesday.

In a press brie�ing, Panelo added that it was based on a unanimous decision by the President’s defense advisers. “(There was) weakening of the terrorist and extremist rebellion, a result of

the capture or neutralization of their leaders, as well as the decrease in the crime index,” Panelo said.

He added that the Palace is con�ident security forces will be able to maintain peace and security in the southern region without extending martial rule.

Both the Philippine National Police and Defense Secretary Del�in Lorenzana in November said that peace can be maintained without martial law.

Mindanao was �irst placed under martial law in May 2017, following the Marawi siege in Lanao del Sur. Government forces battled the ISIS-inspired Maute group, which led to the deaths of 900 terrorists,

Legazpi that he was sending Bello to Utrecht, Duterte explained that “there can never be a statement that would end �inality (sic) in everything that you say in public.”

He acknowledged that he said “That’s it, I do not want to talk to you guys, Forget it,” but added, “I cannot stop. Hindi ko pwedeng sabihin, ‘Ayaw ko na makipag-usap’ (I cannot just say I don’t want to talk anymore). That is not a statement of a leader, of a President.”

He said he expects the military would react to this move “but you know you should understand that the quest for — the longing for peace is always there. And not for the military and the

police but for everybody.

Kailangan — the doors must be open always or the — there must be at least one channel if everything closes na pwede mong pakiusapan (that you can talk with).

In a statement on December 6, House Deputy Minority leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate and Bayan Muna Rep. Eufemia Cullamat of Surigao del Sur welcomed the President’s move to send Bello to Utrecht.

“A positive development,” Zarate said, as he called for the immediate resumption of the talks based on the initialed agreements last June 2017.

“We are of the position

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Bello meets with NDF reps in Utrecht for Duterte’s ‘last card’ for peace

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abor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, government peace panel chair in the negotiations with the National Democratic Front (NDF) until President Rodrigo Duterte terminated the peace talks two years ago, arrived in Utrecht, The Netherlands on Saturday for the President’s “last card” for peace.

Bello told MindaNews in a telephone interview Sunday that he arrived in Utrecht Saturday and had initial talks with NDF representatives led by Jose Ma. Sison, Fidel Agcaoili and Luis Jalandoni and were continuing the discussions on Sunday.

As of 9 p.m. Monday, Bello had not responded to queries on the progress of

the meetings.

Duterte on December 5 announced in Legazpi City during the Situation Briefing on the Effects of Typhoon ‘Tisoy’ in the Bicol Region that he was sending Bello to Utrecht to talk with the NDF leadership.

The NDF represents the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and New People’s Army (NPA) in the

Low water pressure to no water in some areas of Toril, Communal, Cabantian, Indangan: DCWD

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avao City Water District advises the public of two sets of low water pressure to no water.

First set is from 10:00 PM of December 12, 2019 until 4:00 AM of December 13, 2019 affecting some Barangay Toril areas particularly, Bayabas-Toril Road (from Bato Bridge to corner Flying V Gasoline Station), Bayabas-Eden Road (from Flying V Gasoline Station to Marapangi Resettlement Area), and Marapangi Resettlement Area.

DCWD needs to temporarily shut-off water supply in the affected areas to give way to the tapping of the reinforced concrete ground reservoir’s newly installed outlet pipeline to DCWD’s existing transmission pipeline in Brgy. Bato, Toril. Once completed, this project will improve water supply from Bago Bridge to Marapangi Resettlement Area.

Second set is on December 13, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM affecting these

Communal areas: Communal Road, Canaan Village, Ilumina Estates Phase 1, Aspen Heights, D’Leonor Inland Resort, Doña Trinidad Village, Green Valley, and immediate environs; Cabantian areas: elevated parts of Deca Homes and Emily Homes, Northcrest Subd., Suraya Homes, Dacudao Village, Forestal Road, Kasilak Village, Celerina Heights, Hidalgo Homes, Amakan Village, Kilometers 10 to 14 Cabantian-Indangan Road, Green Orchard Village 1 and 2, Leonora Garden Heights Subd., Ramon Nena II HOA, RDL Staff House, D’ Achievers Village, Arendain Village, and immediate environs; and Indangan areas: Villa Alevida Subd., Purok San Andreas, Mountain View Village, and immediate environs.

DCWD has to temporarily shut off water supply in the affected areas to give way to the disinfection and cleaning of Cabantian Res-

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peace negotiations.

“Now, this is the �irst time that I will reveal it. I’m sending Secretary Bello….

So he should go there. Talk to them and… My… I cannot — I cannot talk about it basta he… I’m sending him back to Sison and talk to him about… Malaman lang ninyo ‘yan pagka — pagdating ng panahon (You’ll �ind out when the time comes),” Duterte said.

“If (Sison) agrees, ito ang sabi — sabi ko last card (this is what I say – my last card). When I say my last card is — my time is running out,” Duterte added.

Duterte terminated the peace negotiations with the NDF through Proclamation 360 on November 23, 2017 just as the gov-

ernment peace panel was on its way to Utrecht supposedly for another round of talks.

On December 5, 2017, Duterte signed Proclamation 374 designating the CPP-NPA as a terrorist group.

A year later, on December 4, 2018, Duterte issued Executive Order No. 70 “institutionalizing the wholeof-nation approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace, creating a National Task Force to end Local Communist Armed Con�lict, and directing the adoption of a National Peace Framework.”

The EO institutionalized Duterte’s preference for “localized peace talks.”

Before announcing in

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Children and teenagers, together with various progressive groups, stage a protest action in time for the International Human Rights Day at Freedom Park along Roxas Avenue in Davao City in Tuesday. Lean Daval Jr

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POGOs boost spaces demand in PH this year

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Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) outgoing president Arturo Milan says the trade missions participated by the city’s business sector aimed to erase negative perceptions among foreign investors towards the city. Lean Daval Jr

Davao safe for foreign investors: Chamber

By MAYA M. PADILLO he trade missions participated

by Davao City’s business sector aimed to erase negative perceptions among foreign investors that the city is not safe for investments due to negative travel advisory and other negative factors issued to Mindanao which affected the city and neighboring areas in the region.

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This year, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) completed outbound and inbound business missions that resulted in series of negotiations that it hopes to land some deals.

DCCCII president Arturo Milan told Edge Davao through these trade missions they were able to introduce Davao City as ideal business and tourism destination.

“The missions also create awareness of the business and investment opportunities in Davao City as well as make the investors aware how safe Davao City

is to foreign investors and tourists especially most of the countries we visited issued negative travel advisory to Mindanao including Davao City,” Milan added.

In partnership with the Chinese Consular Of�ice in Davao and Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Of�ice, the chamber facilitated a four-day outbound trade mission through the Davao to Quanzhou and vice-versa direct international �light provided by Xiamen Airlines in May this year.

The Davao City and Jinjiang signed a sisterhood agreement last November 13, 2018 at Jinjiang, Fujian

Province in China.

In the effort to further improve the bilateral trade relations of the Philippines and Singapore, a two-day trade mission to Singapore was also embarked in May this year wherein the Singapore Embassy deputy head of mission, Zhou Suli, expressed their interest in importing more commodities from Mindanao especially agri-produce. In response to this, the chamber has coordinated with Enterprise Singapore to conduct a 2-day trade mission to Singapore in order for Davao businessmen to personally meet with traders and grasp market conditions.

Last May 21 to 23, the City Government of Davao conducted an Investment and Tourism Roadshow in Seoul, South Korea wherein the chamber also participated in this roadshow to promote Davao City as a leading investment destination in the Philippines.

The Davao Chamber in cooperation with the Con-

resident Rodrigo Duterte wants to "renegotiate" some provisions of the government's concession agreement with Manila Water and Maynilad, the Department of Justice said Tuesday, adding the government will "resist" paying P10.8 billion in compensation to the utilities.

A provision that bars the government from interfering in water rates violates a law that mandates the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System to set them, said DOJ Spokesperson Markk Perete.

Duterte was "riled up" over many expenses that "seem to be passable" to consumers, including interest charges for the loans of Maynilad and Manila Water, business taxes, payment to arbitrators, and penalties for failing to set up wastewater treatment facilities, he said.

The President wants to revoke the extension of the �irms' contracts, which was done some "12 or 13 years" before the original expiration in 2022, Perete said.

"The President said gusto niyang makausap iyong (he wants to talk to the) 2 concessionaires, as

well as iyong government lawyers and of�icials who negotiated with the concessionaires," he said.

"We need to renegotiate the provisions of the contract which are onerous and number 2, ire-resist natin iyong (we will resist the) demand for payment based on a provision of a contract that violates our laws.

The Singapore-based Permanent Court of Arbitration earlier ordered government to pay P3.4 billion to Mayniladand P7.4 billion to Manila Water as compensation for losses the water concessionaires incurred due to denied rate

sulate General’s Of�ice of Japan in Davao conducted a �ive-day trade mission to Tokyo, Hitachinaka, and Saitama Japan in November this year. This undertaking aims to encourage Japanese to do business in Davao, propose a direct �light from Davao to Japan and vice versa, and create more business opportunities between Davao City and Japan.

Milan said it is still too early to tell whether these trade missions will result to actual investments in Davao City though two large investments have been put up by a Japanese company, Packwell, Inc. and Chinese company Double Davao Printing and Paper Packaging Corporation, both are located in the Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE) in Panabo and are scheduled to operate soon.

For inbound business missions, last August 1, 2019, the Singapore Embassy in the Philippines through the Enterprise

increases.

Duterte refuses to settle the compensation "because that is based on a provision [of the] concession agreement which is illegal," said Perete.

The arbitral ruling needs to be con�irmed by local courts and during the proceedings, the Of�ice of the Solicitor General will question "the legality of the basis for the awards," he said.

Maynilad and Manila Water appear to be "willing to sit down and talk to the government," based on their previous statements, said Perete.

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PRRD wants to ‘renegotiate’ parts of Manila Water, Maynilad deals

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emand for of�ice spaces in the Philippines posted a record-high of 1.7 million square meters this year, driven mainly by higher demand from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) industry especially in the second quarter of the year.

In a brie�ing on Monday, Leechiu Property Consultants Chief Executive Of�icer (CEO) David Leechiu said demand from the POGO industry surpassed that of the information technology-business process management (ITBPM) sector.

He said demand for of�ice spaces from POGOs increased to 738,000 square meters (sq.m.) to date from 443,000 sq.m. in 2018.

On the other hand, those from the IT-BPM sector declined to 573,000 sq.m. from year-ago’s 652,000 sq.m.

Leechiu attributed the drop in the IT-BPM sector’s demand for of�ice spaces to lack of readily-available of�ice supply and a “wait-andsee attitude”.

This, after Administrative Order 18 issued last June directed the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to stop the processing of new economic zones in Metro Manila.

Leechiu said the expected annual demand for of�ice spaces by the IT-BPM industry is about 600,000 sq.m. all over the country, but he sees availability to be low in the next �ive years.

For 2020 alone, he said there will only be 138,000 sq.m. spread over seven buildings in Metro Manila and 79,000 sq.m. in six provincial areas, which would result in an unserved demand of 383,000 sq.m.

The supply will only increase by 2021 to 277,000 sq.m. with �ive of the buildings in Metro Manila ac-

counting for 120,000 sq.m. and nine buildings from provincial areas accounting for 157,000 sq.m.

“Lack of PEZA supply is likely to make the Philippines a less attractive hub for IT-BPM �irms on expansion mode. We need more PEZA-accredited buildings in the pipeline if we want the country to continue being an ideal location for these companies,” he said.

Leechiu thus lamented this situation since he expects strong growth for the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector next year due to the economic uncertainties of several major economies, which, in turn, will increase demand for outsourcing jobs.

He said the situation will be bene�icial both to the Philippines and India.

Leechiu said Metro Manila will continue to be the main area in terms of demand because of the availability of talents, with 50 percent of graduates coming from mega Manila –from Pampanga to Cavite or Laguna; availability of proper sidewalks and lighted streets, and �ive-star hotels.

He said Metro Manila also has a 60-year advantage in terms of development compared to other areas “Only with these will they will be able to grow their provincial sites,” he added.

In terms of the demand from the POGO sector, Leechiu said that while China accounts for the bulk of the demand, there is also rising demand from online gaming operators from South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the US. He said demand from Chinese POGOs alone is expected to remain strong unless China pulls the plug since these activities allegedly result in the illegal transfer of yuan overseas.

SteelAsia eyes P25-B new investments in expansion

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teelAsia Manufacturing Corp., the country’s largest steel producer, plans to invest an additional PHP25 billion to build two more facilities as it embarks on an aggressive expansion drive to meet market demand, and enter the local bourse within two years.

“We are capacity constrained today. On a per capita basis compared to our neighboring countries, we are much lower and we are �illing it right now. Lots of demand is coming in, we haven’t seen the real Build, Build, Build (infrastructure program) which we believe will start to kick-in next year,” SteelAsia chairman and chief executive of�icer, Benjamin Yao said, in an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Monday.

Yao said they intend to put up a steelmaking facility on a 90-hectare property in Concepcion, Tarlac at

a cost of PHP20 billion. It will have a capacity of 1.7 million tons for �inished products.

“We are waiting (to get) licenses and permits (to build the facility),” he said.

“That’s almost similar to Candelaria (Quezon mill), it will have wire rods and rebars but bigger because central Luzon covers practically the whole Luzon, including northern Luzon.”

Yao said the company has also acquired a property in Iloilo City where it can establish a rebar facility at a cost of PHP5 billion.

Once completed, such facility targets to serve customers in Western Visayas, he added.

Yao said they intend to obtain bank �inancing and scout for investors to help support funding of the facilities.

The two planned facilities are in addition to the three plants the �irm is

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EDITORIAL

Humanity, more than gold

Forget all the shortcomings of a host. There is an inspiring story for all Filipinos to stand proud before the world.

Filipino surfer Roger Casogay is a modern day Good Samaritan.

Casogay did not just tear a page in sports heroism history, he must have even surpassed the heroic act of Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Winning a gold medal is every athlete’s burning desire. Casogay was just a gasp away from taking the gold medal in sur�ing when he abandoned his golden goal to save fellow surfer and competitor Arip Nurhidayat who broke his ankle leash and was swept by giant waves in San Juan, La Union last Friday. The image of Casogay and Nurhidayat riding on one board going back ashore is one that will perhaps last a lifetime. It was a random scene of heroism. Casogay did not hesitate to value another man’s life over personal and national glory.

When was the last time we have seen a competitor save a rival from real life-threatening danger?

There were inspiring stories of heroism among athletes, most of these happen away from competition. Nothing sort of the Casogay heroics.

In 1936, Jesse Owens helped rival Luz Long of Germany complete a long jump attempt in the Olympics. But that was helping a rival

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The latest sel�less act in sports happened last September when Guinea-Bissau’s Braima Dabo demonstrated sel�less sportsmanship after he helped an exhausted Jonathan Busby of Aruba across the line in the 5000 metres at the World Championships in Doha. Busby �inished in Dabo’s arms to huge cheers at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Nothing comes close to Casogay’s bravery.

For his heroics, Casogay earned the admiration and gratitude of Indonesian President Joko Widodo who on Monday thanked him for saving Nurhidayat. “Winning the competition and upholding sportsmanship is important, but humanity is above all,” Widodo said in a tweet.

President Rodrigo Duterte also summoned Casogay to Malacañang after the SEA Games and the La Union-born surfer will be the Philippines’ �lag-bearer in the SEA Games closing ceremonies.

Despite the outpouring admiration, Casogay brushed aside the accolades saying: “I’m no hero. He’s (Nurhidayat) a good swimmer, I just calmed him down.”

There’s no arguing athletes have great power. It comes not only in the form of physical skill, but also mental acuity. Casogay not only displayed both. He showed a heart larger than a gold medal.

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DENNIS R. GORECHO KUWENTONG KULE

WWII SEXUAL SLAVERY AND VIOLENCE VICTIMS SEEK JUSTICE BEFORE THE UNITED NATIONS Justice has not been given to World War II women victims of sexual slavery and violence as their �ight for unequivocal public apology, accurate historical inclusion, and just compensation continues up to this day.

Last November 25, the group Malaya Lolas sued the Philippine government through a complaint in the form of a communication that was submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

Part of Malaya Lolas’ 38-page communication states that .“the failure of the Philippine government to espouse the claims of the victims in respect to reparations for having been subject to sexual slavery, rape and other forms of sexual violence as well as torture perpetuates a culture of impunity for discrimination against women within the meaning of Article 1,” Their counsel Romel Bagares of CenterLaw said the victims have resorted to �iling the complaint before the UN after exhausting all legal efforts in Philippine courts to seek reparation.

The lolas want the international body to “urge” the Philippines to “provide full and effective

redress and reparation, including compensation, satisfaction, of�icial apologies and rehabilitative services.”

The complaint was �iled two days after the anniversary of the so called Mapaniqui Siege when the Imperial Japanese Army on November 23, 1944 attacked Mapaniqui in Candaba, Pampanga a suspected bailiwick of Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon (HukBaLaHap).

Communities were bombed, houses were looted and burned.

Women were forced to watch under the sun the men and boys being publicly tortured, mutilated, and slaughtered by the Japanese army. Their sexual organs were severed and forced into the mouths of the victims. When the massacre was over, the corpses were thrown into a large pit and set ablaze.

The women ranging from 13 to early 20s were then ordered to walk to the Bahay na Pula in San Ildefonso, Bulacan which became “comfort stations.” where they became victims of military sexual violence and slavery.

As a result of the actions of their Japanese tormentors, the victims have spent their lives in

misery, having endured physical injuries, pain and disability, and mental and emotional suffering.

The women broke their silence in August 1996, four years after Maria Rosa Luna Henson made public her ordeal as a “comfort woman.”

The Malaya Lolas was then established which initially had 90 members. Sadly, more than two decades later, their present number dwindled to 29 due to deaths of its members.

The Malaya Lolas claim that since 1998, they have approached the Philippine government requesting assistance in �iling a claim against the Japanese of�icials and military of�icers who ordered the establishment of the “comfort women” stations in the Philippines.

However, government of�icials declined to assist the Malaya Lolas, and took the position that the individual claims of the comfort women for compensation had already been fully satis�ied

by Japan’s compliance with the Peace Treaty between the Philippines and Japan.

In 2014, the Supreme Court �inally denied the petition �iled by Malaya Lola to declare the Philippine government guilty of grave

abuse of discretion for refusing to espouse their claims for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The Court ruled that while it commiserates with the sufferings of the women of Mapanique, this, allegedly, is one instance where there is a violation of right but bereft of a legal remedy. The Court also said that while rape is prohibited, there is no nonderogable obligation to investigate, prosecute and punish those who committed mass rape as a war crime.

Two years ago, a 2-meter-high “Lola” statue of an unnamed woman wearing a traditional Filipino dress, blindfolded, with hands clutched to her chest, was installed on December 7, 2017 along Roxas Boulevard.

The LOLA statue represents Filipino women’s dignity and stands as “a reminder that wars of aggression must always be opposed, and that sexual slavery and violence should never happen again to any woman, anywhere at any time.”

Sadly, four months after its installation in December 2017, the statue was dismantled under cover of darkness on April 27, 2018 by the DPWH, allegedly for

a drainage improvement project, but seen as submission to protests from Japan.

Issues of historical revisionism and the government’s submission to Japanese policy were raised by concerned groups led by the Flowers-for-Lolas as they condemned the removal of the statue. President Duterte earlier remarked the state would not want to “antagonize” other countries.

The statue was later declared missing last August due to the failure of its artist, Jonas Roces to deliver the statue back to the Tulay Foundation for the supposed reinstallation at the Baclaran Redemptorist Church.

It has been more than 70 years since the war ended on August 15, 1945, and yet the Japanese government refuses to recognize its of�icial accountability to the victims of sex slavery. *** Kule is the monicker of Philippine Collegian, the of�icial student publication of UP Diliman.

Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho heads the seafarers’ division of the Sapalo Velez Bundang Bulilan law of�ices. For comments, email info@sapalovelez.com, or call 09175025808 or 09088665786).

HENRYLITO D. TACIO THINK ON THESE!

LOOKING FOR HAPPINESS “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves, with either hopes or fears but to rest satis�ied with what we have, which is suf�icient, for he that is so wants nothing.” – Seneca *** “The purpose of our lives is to be happy,” said the Dalai Lama.

“Being happy never goes out of style,” said American socialite Lilly Pulitzer. Oscar-winning Audrey Hepburn thinks so, too. “The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters,” the English actress said.

Laughter is the best medicine, said Reader’s Digest. Famous novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez agrees. “No medicine cures what happiness cannot,” said the man who wrote Love in the Time of Cholera and Time to Die. “If you want to be happy, be,” Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy advised. “Happiness is the consequence of personal effort,” Elizabeth Gilbert wrote in Eat, Pray, Love. “You �ight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings.

And once you have achieved a

state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it. You must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay a�loat on top of it.”

More often than not, people would get angry for what others have done to them. They want to revenge so they could get even. There are also those who are angry for no apparent reason at all. Don’t be. “For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness,” said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Imagine if you are angry for one day! “Don’t waste your time in anger, regrets, worries and grudges,” Roy T. Bennet pointed out in his book, The Light in the Heart. “Life is too short to be unhappy.”

Most intelligent people are serious and they don’t have time to go out and relax. They always see to it that their time is well spent and productive. How true are the words of award-winning American novelist Ernest Hemingway: “Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.”

To be happy or to be sad, which is which? Read this statement from Osho Rajneesh’s 365 Daily Meditations for the Here and Now: “Sadness gives depth.

Happiness gives height. Sadness

gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Happiness is like a tree going into the sky, and sadness is like the roots going down into the womb of the earth.

“Both are needed, and the higher a tree goes, the deeper it goes, simultaneously. The bigger the tree, the bigger will be it roots. In fact, it is always in proportion. That’s its balance.”

Between the two, choose happiness. “I’m choosing happiness over suffering, I know I am. I’m making space for the unknown future to �ill up my life with yet-to-come surprises,” Gilbert pointed out.

More often than not, people are trying to �ind happiness somewhere out there and not from within. I was reminded of the novel written by Russell Comwell. It is entitled Acres of Diamonds. The story was retold

by Robert H. Schuller in his book, Discover Your Possibilities: Once there was a man named Ali Hafed, who lived in the beautiful country of Iran. He was a farmer and was content in his state of affairs. His farm was good and fruitful. He had a wife and children and raised sheep, camels and wheat. “If a man has a wife, sons, camels, health and the peace of God,” Ali Hafed often said, “He is rich!”

Ali Hafed was ich until one day a priest came to visit and be-

gan talking about a strange thing the priest called “diamonds.” Ali Hafed had never heard of diamonds. The priest said, “They sparkle like a million suns. They are the most beautiful things in the world!”

Suddenly, Ali Hafed became very discontented with what he had. He asked the priest, “Where can you �ind these diamonds?

I must have them.” The priest answered, “They say they can found all over the world. Look for a white stream that �lows through white sands surrounded by high mountains, and you’ll �ind diamonds.”

So, Ali Hafed made a vow, sold his farm, left his wife and children in the care of a neighbor and set out on his journey to �ind diamonds.

He traveled through Palestine, then along the Nile Valley, until �inally he found himself at the Pillars of Hercules, entering the country of Spain. He looked for sands, tall mountains, but found no diamonds. With year passing, he came one day to the coast of Barcelona, broken and destitute and unable to communicate with his family. In a �it of despair and losing hope, he plunged into the sea and died.

Meanwhile, the man who brought his farm spotted a black chunk of rock while watering his camel. He took the rock home,

put it on his mantel and thought nothing more of it.

Stopping in one day, the priest looked at it and saw a color from a crack in the rock.

He told the man, “A diamond!

Where did you �ind it?”

The farmer said, “I found it by the cool sands and white stream where I water my camel.”

Together, lifting their robes and running as fast as their sandaled feet would carry them, they rushed to the stream. They scratched and dug and found more diamonds! That discovery became the Golcanda Diamond Mine – the greatest diamond mine in the world.

“The lesson is obvious,” Schuller wrote. “Diamonds were in Ali Hafed’s own backyard all the time. But he didn’t see them.

In fact, he spent his lifetime in a fruitless search.

“The moral is also obvious,” he continued. “You can spend your lifetime in all kinds of travels and pursuits of pleasure, fame and wealth – all in an effort to �ind happiness. But happiness can be found under your own feet, in your own backyard.”

Martin Luther King Jr. said it well: “Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to �ind it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.”

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Cayetano chaired the Phisgoc, a private entity that oversees the preparations and execution of the Philippines’ hosting of the 2019 regional sports meet.

Before the formal opening of SEA Games on November 30, Phisgoc earned criticisms following the inconveniences on transport, lodging and other logistical issues experienced by foreign athletes.

Innocent until proven otherwise Panelo, also chief presidential legal counsel, said Cayetano and other Phisgoc of�icials remain innocent unless proven otherwise by the results of the ongoing investigation.

“Well, you know President Duterte is a lawyer and we lawyers always give the presumption of innocence to everyone accused of any crime or irregularity. So until such time an evidence to the contrary is given us or given the President, the same presumption of innocence is accorded to him or to anyone,” he said.

“And I think the Speaker, Alan Cayetano welcomes it.

He issued a statement on that effect,” the Palace of�icial added.

On November 29, Duterte issued a public apology for the alleged mishaps hounding the country’s hosting of the SEA Games.

The President also assured the public that he would order the conduct of investigation once the regional sport meet concludes.

In a television interview, Duterte said mistakes in the hosting of the SEA Games could have been avoided if the PHP6-billion budget was used “correctly”.

“You can do it, not really with precision, but had you made most of the money then you could have avoided the critical situations, the mishaps,” Duterte said in a GMA’s Unang Hirit interviewed aired on December 2.

“These things could have been avoided if you used the money correctly,” he added. (PNA)

Companies like DLPC and Aboitiz Power, according to Edillon, put premium on ef�iciency and integrating robots is one way to become more ef�icient.

He cited that they are using drones to check their power lines. He said using drones keep their manpower away from the risks of being electrocuted.

“But these drones will not replace us humans but this is just a tool to help Davao Light become more ef�icient. Robotics is a new trend and for you to become more ef�icient we need machines to help you with ef�iciency and not replacing humans because dili man jud ta ma-replace ug robots,” Edillon assured.

ervoir Nos. 1 and 2 as part of DCWD’s commitment to ensure safe and drinkable water supply.

On behalf of the DCWD management, General Manager Edwin V. Regalado asks for the understanding and cooperation of would-be affected customers and advises them to store enough water prior to the schedules. Water supply may be restored earlier if works go smoothly or later if unforeseen problems arise.

DCWD conducts �lushing after service works are completed. However, once water is restored, customers are advised to open all faucets and allow water to run for at least two

minutes. Do not drink tap water immediately but if needed, boil water beforehand as safety precaution.

The general public may visit DCWD website (www.davao-water.gov. ph) and of�icial Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ davaowater) for the latest water service updates.

They may also call the Central Information Unit / Call Center through the 24hour hotline 235-DCWD (3293) and press “4” on their phone dial for the latest daily water updates or contact 0927-798-8966, 0925-511-3293, and 0908441-0653 for any matters pertaining to DCWD services. (Camille Margarette U. Solon)

Singapore conducted an Inbound Business Mission between Singapore Business Delegation and Philippine Agricultural Companies.

According to Milan, the primary objective of the inbound mission was to look and possibly source for agricultural products, mainly fruits and vegetables in the Davao Region for export to Singapore.

He also cited the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) together with Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade and in coordination with Davao Chamber that brought Tai-

wan Expo 2019 for the �irst time in Davao last November 8 to 9 at SMX Convention.

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in coordination with Davao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a trade mission to Davao last November 19 and 20, 2019.

Apart from the business and trade missions that were initiated and organized, the chamber has actively promoted Davao investments through the chamber’s �lagship business events.

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during his �irst term and also the team’s Chef de Mission.

Part of this support to the national is the refurbishment of sports facilities under the care of the sports agency. “They deserve better venues to train and play in. The Games gave us the means to make these improvements possible,” explained Ramirez who never fail to acknowledge the big help the PAGCOR gave to fund the renovations.

The newly-refurbished Rizal Memorial Sports

Complex in Manila and the PhilSports Complex in Pasig became the home of football, gymnastics, weightlifting, taekwondo, soft tennis, lawn tennis and indoor volleyball tournaments.

"This is a result of all the sacri�ice and hard work of everyone who pushed for chances at victory," the PSC Chief shared adding that “this victory is very sweet given the many dif�iculties we had to face. This win proves that we can achieve a lot when we come together united as one team.”

their communities will be established in Mindanao and Palawan next year.

He said the Ateneo de Davao School of Business and Governance has volunteered to help craft the framework of what could be the �irst consumers and farmers supply depot in the rural areas of Mindanao.

Piñol also reported that a private corporation based in General Santos City and Cebu, which owns 30 branches of convenience stores in Cebu, has also volunteered to partner with the agency by buying members’ produce for distribution in its stores outside of Mindanao. (PNA)

putting up in Compostela, Cebu; Lemery, Batangas; and Candelaria, Quezon; with investments of PHP36 billion combined.

Company of�icials are also bullish in their outlook for the market in 2020 and over the next �ive to 10 years.

“We’ll gonna be very busy (next year). In fact, last month, we hit record orders,” Yao added.

Rafael Hidalgo, Vice President for Business Development, said: “There is a lot of developments going in the Philippines today, just not the projects of the government --the Build, Build, Build and the infrastructure, but the private sector in general has

a lot of con�idence in the Philippines. So many of the private developers are investing in not just high rise but including these upcoming (projects like) the bridges, airports.”

Meanwhile, Hidalgo is optimistic about holding an initial public offering (IPO) within two years.

“We started preliminary work already on the corporate side but going out to actually starting the process with SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), hindi pa nagsa start (it has not started)...

We are also busy with the expansions so it depends on how fast we can start but within two years,” he told reporters. (PNA)

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NOTICE OF AUCTION

The VGM Pawnshop, Inc. will hold a Public Auction Sale to all unredeemed and unrenewed items on the following schedule listed below at 9:00 O’clock in the morning.

Ang VGM Pawnshop, Inc. magasubasta sa tanang prenda nga wala nalukat sa maong sumusunod nga mga petsa sa alas 9:00 sa buntag.

BRANCHES

DATE PAWNED

DAVAO Sasa Maa Panabo Main Panabo Branch

DAVAO Sandawa Matina Ulas

June 1-30, 2019

June 1-30, 2019

DATE & PLACE OF AUCTION Dec. 20, 2019 (Friday) 9:00 AM VGM Pawnshop, Inc, Panabo Main VGM BLDG. Quirino St. Panabo City July 27, 2019 (Friday) 9:00 AM VGM Pawnshop, Inc, Matina, Branch VGM BLDG. Km.06, McArthur H-way, Matina, Davao City

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47 civilians, 165 government troops, and the displacement of thousands of residents. That martial law declaration was valid until the end of 2017.

Congress has since granted Duterte’s subsequent two requests to extend martial law in Mindanao in order to quell insurgent forces.

that the peace talks would be faster if it would resume where they left off and no preconditions would be imposed. The last document the two negotiating panels agreed was the Stand-Down Agreement that binds the military, the police, and the New People’s Army from hostilities as ‘goodwill and con�idence-building measures’ for the previously agreed resumption of the �ifth round of talks supposed to be held last June 2017,” Zarate added.

Both parties were supposed to take up the cease�ire and Comprehensive Agreement on Social and Economic Reforms (CASER) in the �ifth round

scheduled on May 27 to June 2, 2017 in The Netherlands, but the government panel did not participate “for lack of compelling reason,” due to the NDF’s instruction to NPA units to intensify offensives across the country following President Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao on May 23 that year.

The GRP and NDF peace panels signed on April 5, 2017 an interim joint cease�ire agreement that would take effect only upon the approval and signing of guidelines and ground rules. The panels were set to discuss the guidelines and ground rules during the �ifth round of formal talks.

Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2019-11-1254 (2016-XI-01254) SERGIO D. DACAYO, Petitioner.

Case No. R11-EV-TX-2019-11-1072 (2016-XI-01072) ABE XYNDRY A. BATION, Petitioner.

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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.

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.

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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: CABANTIAN and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on April 28, 2020. In the petition filed on November 28, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of the 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 JANUARY 7, 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 29th day of November 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WIRHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 31, 2019 In the petition filed on November 28, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of the 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 JANUARY 7, 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 29th day of November 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Sergio D. Dacayo Counsel, Atty. Napoleon F. Sango

Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR

Attorney IV/Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

Petitioner, Abe Xyndry A. Bation Counsel, Atty. Ernesto Raphael V. Robillo

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IT is still weeks before Christmas Day but the children of Balay Pasilungan have began to receive early gifts from the students of Stockbridge American International School (SAIS).

EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR BALAY PASILUNGAN KIDS

“Balay Pasilungan” is a safe place for young street boys located at Bankerohan. Opened in May of 1989, the Foundation of Balay Pasilungan, Inc. has worked to serve the needs of street children in Davao City.

The center is administered by the Society of Mary-Marist Fathers and Brothers.

The orphans were the school’s special guests for its Christmas Tree lighting activity. The kids also received gifts from the families of the PreKindergarten students. The activity aims to teach the young students that Christmas basically means sharing what they have not just material things but also those that can be felt such as warm and a tight hug, a simple thank you, showing appreciation and forgiveness among other.

The orphans were also entertained with various performances of the students presenting the various Christmas symbols like the Nativity by the Lion Heart Drama Club and Stockbridge Voices, candy

canes by the Grade 4, wreath (Grade 3), angels (Grade 2), Santa Claus (Kinder and Grade 1), and stockings (Grade 5).

They were also taught the importance of recycling through the various lanterns in the “parol” presentation created

by the students of the different grade levels. These lanterns were all made up of recyclable materials such as plastic

spoons, bottle caps, newspapers, and many more.

The boys went home with hearts full of gratitude and joy.

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ILOILO CITY BECOMES GLOBE GOWIFI SITE IN LINE with its thrust of accelerating the digital transformation of the Philippines, Globe has established another milestone partnership through its GoWiFi services - this time, with the local government of Iloilo City.

The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement signing last December 5 at Iloilo City Hall. The ceremony was led by Janis Racpan, Director of WiFi Business Group; Paulette Villaflor, Industry Head, Visayas at Globe Business; and Carlo Ortiz, Cluster Head, VisMin of Globe Business with Mayor Geronimo “Jerry” P. Trenas and MIS Head Francis Cruz of Iloilo City.

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such as Iloilo International Airport; medical institutions West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSU Hospital), Medicus Medical Center, The Medical City Iloilo, and QualiMed Hospital Iloilo; schools STI College Iloilo and Iloilo Riverplains Integrated School; malls and retail stores The Shops @ Atria, Gaisano Capital Iloilo, SM City Iloilo, Festive Walk Iloilo, Robinsons Place Iloilo, Robinsons Place Pavia, Robinsons Jaro, Festive Walk Parade and Marymart Center; and select Starbucks branches.

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GMA NETWORK DOMINATES 2019 ANAK TV AWARDS Leading broadcast company GMA Network dominated the annual Anak TV Awards in ceremonies held last December 5--earning a total of 37 Anak TV Seals for GMA 7, GMA News TV, and GMA Regional TV, with nine Kapuso personalities being named as the most admired nationwide.

Once again conferred the Anak TV Seal were GMA-7’s flagship newscasts 24 Oras; multi-awarded magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho; longest-running morning show Unang Hirit; country’s pioneer environmental program Born To Be Wild; top-rating infotainment show AHA!; wellness program Pinoy MD; and pioneering public service program Wish Ko Lang.

Winning back-to-back Anak TV Seal awards, too, were hit family sitcom Pepito Manaloto; drama anthology Stories for the Soul; top-rating weekly fantasy anthology show Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko; and awardwinning infotainment show I-Bilib.

Earning an Anak TV Seal this year were investigative news magazine program Reporter’s Notebook; highrating infotainment show Amazing Earth; well-loved

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GMA RTV’s festival specials ‘Kapuso sa Panagbenga: The GMA Regional TV Balitang Amianan Special Live Coverage’ and ‘Pit Senyor: The GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak Special Live Coverage’ were also given the iconic Anak TV Seal anew. Joining them in sporting the much-coveted Anak TV Seal were ‘Hala Bira! The GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas Dinagayang Festival Special Live Coverage’ and ‘Kapuso sa Kadayawan: The GMA Regional TV One Mindanao

ANC’S CATHY YANG HONORED AS BEST NEWS ANCHOR AT ASIAN ACADEMY CREATIVE AWARDS

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comedy anthology Dear Uge; talk-variety show Sarap Di Ba?; weekly musical variety program Studio 7; and kiddie musical variety show Toppstar TV. GMA News TV, on the other hand, received 12 Anak TV Seal awards for Ang Pinaka, Biyahe Ni Drew, Brigada, Day Off, Good News, Idol Sa Kusina, iJuander, Investigative Documentaries, Mars, News To Go, Poptalk, and Wagas.

GMA Regional TV (GMA RTV) continues to be lauded as a child-friendly regional channel as it took home eight Anak TV Seal honors this year. Once again earning the Anak TV Seal were local newscasts GMA Regional TV Balitang Ami-

Special Coverage’.

For the second time around, Byaheng Do30, which airs on Regional TV Mindanao stations, received an Anak TV Seal.

Meanwhile, Kapuso Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera-Dantes were both elevated to the Makabata Hall of Fame. This is the first time that a real-life showbiz couple has been conferred such award. Joining them in the Hall of Fame was award-winning broadcastjournalist Kara David.

The three Kapuso personalities earned the award for having been chosen as the most admired, childsensitive TV personalities nationwide for seven years.

Just like last year, earning the votes of the jury as Male Makabata Stars were multi-awarded comedian and content creator Michael V. and Asia’s Multi-Media Star Alden Richards. Awardwinning public affairs host Drew Arellano and broadcast journalist Atom Araullo were likewise voted as Male Makabata Stars.

Once again named as Female Makabata Stars were versatile Kapuso actress Bianca Umali and Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza.

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ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) broadcast journalist Cathy Yang brought honors to the country as she was named Best News or Current Affairs Presenter/Anchor at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore for her exemplary work in ANC’s business news program “Market Edge.”

In her acceptance speech, Yang was immensely grateful to the Asian Academy, stating that she and the entire ABS-CBN News team wanted to bring home the honor. “It is my first foray into the Academy as it is for the ABS-CBN Newsroom. It gives me such great pride that I came back to the Philippines and won this for the Philippines and for the Kapamilya network, which is really my home network since I began my career in journalism,” she said.

Yang, who also hosts ANC’s “Business Nightly” and “The Boss,” was part of the 20 winners of the first night of the annual event that aims to recognize “the best of the best from the region’s content industry.”

The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) is a yearly celebration of excellence in creative industries and serves as the “pinnacle of achievement in content creation and media production.”

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DAVAO CITY HAILED AS SPORTS TOURISM HUB; RECEIVES 3RD PSTA AWARDS TROPHY

THE 3rd Philippine Sports Tourism Awards recently concluded with its roster of movers and shakers of sports tourism. Davao City, together with Sunrise Events Inc., was among the awardees—bagging the Destination Marketing of the Year Award for hosting the 70.3 Ironman triathlon of 2018.

Organized by Selrahco PR and Primetime Plan Bravo, the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards, now in its 3rd year, sought to recognize

and celebrate the movers and shakers of sports as a major pillar of Philippine tourism.

Different institutions which were awarded the prestigious PSTA trophies varied from governments, private companies, venues, conventions, and more. A total of 14 awards were presented in the Grand Bar & Lounge of Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. Davao City Tourism Officer Generose Tecson along with Sunrise Events Inc. GM Princess Galura received the award.

Highlighting the LGUs thrust

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Other winners of PSTA 2018

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Magno lost to Thi Tam Nguyen of Vietnam 1-4, while Pasuit and Pianar lost by similar 5-0 scores against Thais Sudaporn Seesondee and Wuttiochai Masuk, respectively.

Meanwhile, Jamie Christine Lim delivered the second gold for the Philippines at the close of karatedo action at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Lim, daughter of pro basketball legend Samboy Lim, ruled the +61kg kumite with a 2-1 win over Ceyco Zefanya of Indonesia, her �irst gold medal in the biennial meet just �ive months after she rejoined the national team.

The 21-year-old karateka was away from the sport for four years to focus on her studies. Last July, she �inished her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree at the University of the Philippines, graduating summa cum laude.

“I worked super hard for this. I stopped for four years to concentrate on academics,” said Lim. “I fought against the odds because my opponents were full-time ath-

letes. I only trained full time for �ive months. But I did my work, worked hard every day, no shortcuts. I wanted it so much,” she added.

Lim, who scored wins against Audrey Japyus Malaysia 7-3 in the quarter�inals and Thi Thao Bui of Vietnam 5-1 in the semi�inals, offered her triumph to her parents.

“Summa cum laude is for mom, SEA Games gold for dad. I can’t believe that both of them happened this year, 2019 is so perfect for me. I’m just so grateful, I’m grateful,” she said.

“I look up to my mom and dad so much. To even come close to him, as in to be compared to him and to mom, it’s so big for me. Today is just so special for me.

I feel happy.”

Lim joined Junna Tsukii as the other gold medalist for the karatedo national team after the latter ruled the -50 kumite women’s division.

The Philippines collected 12 more golds from athletics, kickboxing, squash, windsur�ing, jiujitsu, archery, and sailing

as the runaway leader in the medal tally improved further its total medal haul to 344 – 136 golds, 102 silvers and 106 bronzes.

The Filipino athletes’ performance in the penultimate date of the 10day competition also surpassed the country’s performance in the 2005 SEA Games where the Philippines won the overall title with 112 golds, 85 silvers and 95 bronzes.

Thailand scooped an additional 27 golds on Monday that put them in second place with 84 golds, 90 silvers, and 102 bronze medals. Vietnam is now in the third spot with 79-7893 tally while Indonesia skidded to fourth place with 69-76-102 medals.

Malaysia, overall champion of the SEA Games it hosted in 2017, is running �ifth with 51-52-67 followed by Singapore’s 5043-59.

With only 51 gold medals left at stake on the �inal day of competition on Tuesday, the Philippines is already assured of its second overall SEA Games title. (PNA)

mend meaningful sanctions via the Compliance Standard which entered into effect in April 2018."

"Combined, these strengths have enabled the ExCo to make the right decisions at the right time," Reedie was quoted as saying in the statement. "For too long, Russian doping

has detracted from clean sport."

"The blatant breach by the Russian authorities of RUSADA’s reinstatement conditions, approved by the ExCo in September 2018, demanded a robust response," he continued.

"That is exactly what has been delivered today."

"Russia was afforded every opportunity to get its house in order and rejoin the global anti-doping community for the good of its athletes and of the integrity of sport, but it chose instead to continue in its stance of deception and denial," the WADA president said.

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Republic of the Philippines City of Davao

OFFICE OF THE CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Notice of Pending Application for Request for Additional Allowable Use Notice is hereby given that an application for a Request for Additional Allowable Use, per Article XII Section I, of the Zoning Ordinance of Davao City No. 0546-13, series of 2013, for a proposed memorial park located at Acacia, Buhangin District, Davao City has been filed with the Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator by Golden Bria Holdings, Inc. The aforesaid application as well as the papers attached thereto is open for inspection during business hours by interested parties.

This publication is in compliance of Article IX Section 1.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Issued this 28th day of November, 2019.

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ne of the hottest global trends in the auto industry is the growing popularity of pickup trucks as lifestyle vehicles. In the United States several pickups are now the top-selling vehicles in the country's luxury market, according to EJ Francisco, AVP Communications of Ford Philippines.

He said the tool of choice for people whose business required heavy towing, payload and off-roading, pickups trucks like the Ford Ranger have evolved into modern lifestyle vehicles that offer the same comfort and technologies as cars, but with the versatility and toughness to function as workforce, business partner, family vehicle and anything in between.

Work or play, the modern pickup truck is the ultimate expression of independence and local enterprise, he said.

EJ Francisco and Davao branch executives accompanied local writers and bloggers in what was called Ford Davao media drive from the city proper to Eden Nature Park and Malagos Garden to have �irst-hand experience of the Ford Ranger pickup truck. The media persons either drove the pickup trucks themselves or just rode on them as passengers.

Ford Philippines launched the new model of the Ford Ranger last year equipped with enhanced

power, performance and smart and safe features. The newly-built Ford Ranger expands on its capabilities and off-road credentials to best complement and enable the wide-ranging diversity of its customers’ work and lifestyle.

Ryan Lorenzo, marketing director of Ford Philippines, said that with its new generation powertrain and advanced features, the new Ranger will continue to build on its already strong and widening appearance among Filipino customers, setting a new benchmark in the country’s growing pickup truck segment.

EJ Francisco added that the new Ranger offers a choice of three diesel powertrain to deliver greater versatility and meet consumer demands for a wider variety of requirements.

These include the new generation 2.0L Bi-Turbo engines and the Rangers drive 2.2LcTDCi engine. Available exclusively on the Wildtrak 4x4 variant, the new generation 2.0L Bi Turbo diesel is paired with an advanced 10 speed automatic transmission to bring greater torque, improved �lexibility and a quieter, more comfortable drive. The 2.0L Bi Turbo takes advantage of sequential turbocharging to deliver greater responsiveness, drivability and maximum ef�iciency.

GRAN VERDE FARM VISIT. Ford Philippines officials led by EJ Francisco, AVP Communications, with PR Works staff, members of Davao media and bloggers visit the Gran Verde Family Farm of Wit and Charly Holganza in Calinan, Davao City.

With 500Nm from a low 1750rpm, the Bi Turbo delivers a greater torque spread with a 10 speed’s close ratios reducing gaps in power and acceleration to make steep, slippery hill climbs much easier.

The Wildtrak variant optioned with the new engine maintains Rangers equal class leading payload and 3500kg towing capability.

The 2.0L Turbo diesel engine available on the Wildtrak 4x2 is also mated to Ford’s advanced 10-speed automatic transmission to

deliver 180PS and an impressive 420Nm of torque.

The XLT and XLS variants which now include a Ranger 2.2L XLS 4X2 AT variant in the portfolio are equipped with Rangers proven 2.2L TDCi engine which offers 160PS/385Nm and comes with a six speed automatic or manual transmission.

The new Ranger also boasts of advanced smart and safe features for a more comfortable and convenient drive. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature helps mitigate risk by

detecting pedestrian and vehicles, alerting drivers with an audible and visual warning.

Ms Divina Gracia “Jam” Quimboy, branch head of Ford Davao, said customers in Davao City can get the Ford Rangers at zero downpayment for Ranger XLS 4x2 MT and XLT variants via Eastwest Bank �inancing.

Other Ford Ranger variants are available with an all in downpayment for as low as Php58, 000.

The eleven variants of the new Rangers are available at

the following price points, Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi Turbo 4x4 AT at Php2, 058,000 for Ranger 2.0L Turbo Wildtrak 4x4 AT at Php1, 755,000, Ranger Tubo Wildtrak 4x2 AT - Php1, 515,000, Ranger 2.0L Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 MT-p1, 450,000 all other variants of new Ranger are available in Ford Davao located at Km7, Lanang, Davao City. For more details about Ford Ranger, interested parties are advised to visit Ford Davao or check their website at www.ford.com.ph/trucks/ ranger.(PIA/ETI)

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PH back at L SEAG’s summit

Russia banned 4 years from Olympics, Worlds

By ADAM B. MORRELL

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fter 14 years, Philippines is back on top of the Southeast Asian Games.

With a runaway harvest of 138 gold, 102 silver and 107 bronze medals -- not even counting the ‘most important gold of them all in basketball which was to be decided late Tuesday night -- it’s all over but the shouting.

But more than anything, Filipinos have proven that the greatest attribute the country could show the world is the genuine hospitality, respect and friendship.

The 30th Southeast Asian Games is a legacy to live by, according to Philippines Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez.

“Perhaps, the 30th SEA Games a legacy to live by and the lesson learned out of it,” the chairman said.

When Filipinos turned the chins up of the athletes of minnows Timor-Leste when they still had an empty basket, it was already a “champion act” by its simply nature.

It wasn’t just about cheering.

Philippines hosted the �irst week of Timor-Leste delegates’ stay free of charge. They were treated �irst class, perhaps, specially by the staff in Philsports Dormitory in Pasig City.

The athletes of the tiny country attested themselves of the host’s kind gesture.

“I think the hospitality was great. They treat us special, from the security guards, kitchen staff, and the people around,” a Timor-Leste contingent said.

The Filipino’s nature of helping was exceptionally and unconsciously dis-

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anabo City native Charly Suarez of the Philippines won his third Southeast Asian Games gold medal with a nail-biting decision win over Thailand's Khunatip Pidnuch in the men's lightweight �inal on Monday at the PICC Forum.

Suarez won the close contest after landing a left hand cleanly midway through the second round that changed the complexion of the contest.

Pidnuch was given a standing 8-count, and Suarez swarmed him with punches in a bid to �inish the bout early. The Thai �ighter survived the round, but Suarez gained con�idence at that point and let his �ists go in the third round. " 'Yung kalaban ta-

laga, sabi ko matibay kasi kahit ano'ng tama kong malakas, lumalaban," said Suarez afterward.

The two brawled to end the bout, but Suarez won a comfortable unanimous decision win for the Philippines' �ifth gold medal in boxing.

"Matibay ang kalaban ko at saludo din ako sa kanya," said Suarez, who has already fought thrice as a professional but returned to the amateur ranks to compete in the SEA Games.

He previously won gold in 2009 and 2011, but settled for bronze two years ago in Kuala Lumpur.

"Gift from God talaga 'to. Ito 'yung pinaka-blessing sa akin sa taong nito," said Suarez.

played.

Then came the supreme sacri�ice Roger Casugay made all for the cause of humanity over personal glory. The Filipino surfer denied himself a chance for a gold medal that is worth more than P600,000 to save his Indonesian rival when the leash of his surf board was suddenly detached in the middle of the huge waves in La Union.

Casogay brought with him the entire country for his unsel�ishness and heroism.

“Roger Casugay simpli�ies a classic heroism, perhaps, connotes a very beautiful narrative of heroism,” Ramirez said.

He said these are the important things to should look forward more than winning medals.

“Winning medals are just bonus,” he said.

In that case, Filipinos got more than what it desired--more than just medals.

The gold medal rush struck in the �irst day and it never stopped until the very last day of the biennial games.

The opening ceremony which completely vindicated the controversies prior to games was indeed inspiring for the Filipino athletes.

As of this writing, Thailand is at distant second with 84-92-103 (gold-silver-bronze), followed by Vietnam (81-80-94) in third overall.

Ramirez, meanwhile, lauded the athletes for giving their best amidst struggles. The Dabawenyo sports leader vowed to improve the services of PSC for the athletes while cleansing sports associations by 2020.

AUSANNE -- The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has approved recommendations of the Compliance Review Committee (CRC) to strip Russia of the right to participate in major international sports tournaments, including the Olympics and World Championships, for the period of four years, WADA’s press service said in a statement on Monday.

The WADA Executive Committee also ruled that Russia must not host, or bid for or be granted in the four-year period any major international sports tournament.

Russian state of�icials as well as the of�icials of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) have been also banned from attending all major international sports tournaments for the period of four years.

"Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Executive Committee (ExCo) unanimously endorsed the recommendation made by the independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC) that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) be declared

non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) for a period of four years," the of�icial statement from WADA reads.

"Meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, the 12-member ExCo supported the CRC’s recommendation, which includes a series of strong consequences and conditions of reinstatement in accordance with the International Standard for Code Compliance

by Signatories (ISCCS)," it added.

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has the right to appeal WADA’s ruling within 21 days.

In case RUSADA decides against submitting an appeal, it can be also �iled by heads of the Russian Olympic and Paralympic Committees as well as by heads of the international sports federations.

Commenting on the Executive Committee’s decision, WADA President Craig Reedie said: "The ExCo’s strong decision today shows WADA’s determination to act resolutely in the face of the Russian doping crisis, thanks to the Agency’s robust investigatory capability, the vision of the CRC, and WADA’s recently acquired ability to recom-

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