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TRUCK DRIVER CHARGEDTMC sets up check point at accident-prone section of Maa road

WHEELCHAIRS FOR PWD. A young recipient smiles as she receives a wheelchair from the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) Community Engagement and Advocacy Council through the School of Nursing and Social Work Department and the Knights of Columbus and the American Wheelchair Mission at Finster Hall yesterday. A total of 280 wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and crutches were distributed to beneficiaries. Lean Daval Jr.

The Talomo Police Pre-cinct submitted driver Kim P. Canque of Sto. Niño, Carmen, Davao del Norte, for inquest procedure before the City Prosecution Office for reckless

imprudence resulting to mul-tiple homicides, physical inju-ries and damaged to property.

Based on initial investiga-tion, five vehicles were travers-

The road accident that resulted in the death of eight people at Maa

Diversion road last Saturday night prompted the Traf-fic Management Center of Davao City to install a traffic detachment on the highest point of the highway at the Junction of Carlos P. Garcia (Diversion Road) and Cross-

ing Barangay Langub yester-day.

The checkpoint, installed as of 3 p.m. yesterday, is mandated to require drivers of big trucks to check their brakes before continuing their way to Matina or Maa , thus preventing the occur-rence of future accidents

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LoCal law enforcers filed charges yester-day against the truck driver who figured in a road mishap that killed eight people near

Gap Farm along diversion road Ma-a last Saturday night.

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ROAD WORTHINESS A motorcycle owner checks his bike before taking it to the road. This scene will be repeated in most areas of the country this Holy Week as Filipinos troop to the provinces on motorcycles, cars and public transport vehicles. The regional office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a checklist to all motorists planning to travel during the Lenten break. Lean Daval Jr.

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THE BIG NEWSDELIVERY. A delivery man hauls a huge cart full of snack food along E. Quirino Ave-nue in Davao City yesterday. Lean Daval Jr.

TaxPayeRS in the re-gion who cannot file their income tax before

the 5 p.m. deadline today will be charged with penalties and interest after Bureau of Internal Revenue regional director Glen Geraldino de-clared yesterday that the op-eration of the office will stop by 5 p.m.

The warning was reiter-ated by the BIR 11 assistant chief for assessment divi-sion Susan D. Tusoy who an-nounced the deadline of tax filing today (april 15) in yes-terday’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City annex.

“Our system will auto-matically close by 5 p.m as

well as the office itself, so I advice tax filers to come ear-ly,” Tusoy said. Late filers will be charged with 25 percent surcharge along with 20 per-cent interest and correspond-ing compromised penalty.

“They can go by the next day but they will not be ac-commodated in the regular manner without penalty,” she stressed.

“Our tax filers need to be disciplined,” she bared.

Tusoy said that about 10,000 deadline beaters are expected to file today at BIR regional office, district offic-es and satellite offices. These will be coming from Mati, Di-gos City, Tagum City, east and

West District Offices of BIR 11 in Davao City. each mu-nicipality in the region will be also receiving tax filers via their collection office.

“We dont have file center in malls for this year but they can still file on our partnered banks,” she said. BIR 11 has accredited 20 banks for the filing process.

“about 70 percent of the 30,000 tax payers in the re-gion have already filed be-fore the deadline,” she said, adding that of this figure, 20 percent filed online using the electronic Register File Pay System (e-RFPS). It also in-clude those who filed in the banks.

The e-RFPS, is part of the campaign of the revenue agency to lessen the number of tax evaders in Davao Re-gion.

The bureau launched the “Register, File, Pay (RFP) 2014” tax campaign last March which has been instru-mental in the improvement in tax registration, Susan said.

“Dati konti lang umaat-tend ng mga seminars and workshops namin on tax but now it doubled,” she cited.

With the RFP 2014 cam-paign, the bureau is expecting lesser number of late filers .

BIR 11 is targeting to col-lect a total P13. 4 billion this year.

a TOTaL lunar eclipse will occur in the country on Tuesday, the Philippine

atmospheric, Geophysical and astronomical Services admin-istration (PaGaSa) said.

In an interview, Mario Ray-mundo, said the eclipse will begin at Tuesday 12:53 p.m. Philippine Standard Time (PST) and will end at 6:37 p.m. PST.

however, Raymundo said it will be visible in the Philippines as penumbral eclipse or partial illumination during the last stage of the event.

he added that in Manila, the moon will rise at 6:12 p.m.

on april 15 and will set at 5:26 a.m. on april 16. Therefore, the penumbral eclipse will be ob-served for about 25 minutes from 6:12 p.m. to 6:37 p.m. this april 15.

”Reminded the sky watch-ers not to expect anything spec-tacular during the total lunar eclipse as the entire event will be seen from western africa, western europe, the americas, australia and eastern asia,” Raymundo told the Philippines News agency (PNa).

Raymundo also said that an annular eclipse of the sun will

The Land Transporta-tion Office 11 obliged bus and van owners this

holy Week to ensure the road worthiness of their vehicles before they will solicit passen-gers in the terminals.

LTO 11 assistant regional director Macario Gonzaga told edge Davao in an interview that they should check first all parts of their vehicles such as tires, brakes, windshields and lights as well as their docu-ments before they will go to the streets.

Gonzaga said that they will give a checklist that need to be complied by the owners before they will allow the ve-hicles to travel. he said that

the LTO enforcers checked some parts of the vehicles if they were really able to con-vey passengers going to their destination safely.

“Sigurohon nila pati il-ang dokumento, rehistrado ilang sakyanan, current ilang prankisa kay for hire man sila. Para in kaso na dili gyud mapugngan ang disgrasya protektado ang atong mga passesngers, mga insuranc-es. Of course, kanang mga disgrasya na gapugngan at least nakita nato na road wor-thy imong sakyanan dili ka-gang-kagang,” said Gonzaga.

Gonzaga said that starting yesterday they already con-ducted an inspection in bus

and van terminals in the city to ensure the road worthi-ness of the public transport vehicles that will travel going to the provinces. he said that the monitoring will last up to april 21.

“at least, kung makita na opaw ang ligid di gyud nato pa biyaheon. Kung buak ang salamin, walay wiper, walay mga suga dili nato pabiya-heon,” Gonzaga said.

Gonzaga also urged the public to report if they will see some violations of the ve-hicles committed so that they can act immediately.

“kung tan-aw ninyo sa sakyanan, sa hitsura niya na medyo kagang-kagang naay

problema isumbong dayon ninyo sa amoa or reklamo sa driver para ma call ilang at-tention labi na ang mga abu-sado nga drivers,” he stressed.

Gonzaga said that aside from the inspection of public vehicles in the terminal, they will also conduct a ‘road-side’ inspection in the highways of the city.

he said that they will also give attention on the vehicles traversing Diversion Road since this highway is an acci-dent prone road.

he also said that the speed-limit apprehension still continues as this was the mandate of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Total lunar eclipse visible on Tuesday

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ROAD MISHAP. Traffic Management Center (TMC) chief Rhodelio Poliquit gives updates of the tragic road mishap in Ma-a, Davao City last Saturday which left 8 people dead and critically injured 14 others during this week’s edition of Kapehan sa Dabaw at the Annex of SM City Davao. Lean Daval Jr.

The Philippines may be capable of producing competitive licensed

pharmacists but not qualified enough to the global standard, Philippine Pharmacist asso-ciation- Davao City chapter business manager Sheldon Jay S. Silva bared.

“We need to integrate our education system for phar-macy because in Singapore, it take five years to be licensed pharmacist while we have four years,” Silva said during his guesting at Monday’s Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City annex.

“Our licensed pharmacist here is only employed as assis-tant pharmacist in Singapore,” Silva said. The four-year sys-tem of taking Pharmacy is not enough to supply the global demand for pharmacist, ac-cording to Silva.

For the record, only the University of the Philippines (UP) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) adopt the five year system in Pharmacy.

“Our pharmacists are not yet accredited abroad because of our education system,” Silva said while citing the impor-

DavaO City Mayor Rodri-go R. Duterte wants to include two mosques

in the subdivision plan for the fire-ravaged Isla verde.

City administrator Jesus Melchor v. Quitain told re-porters yesterday that Mayor Duterte instructed him that there shall be separate area where the mosques will be erected.

Quitain said that the plan submitted by the city hous-ing and homesite division chief Roy Ryan a. Rigor need

to be reconfigured since the mosques were not included.

he said that there will be portions that needs to be resurveyed and there would and the sizes of old lots will be ‘practically’ affected.

Quitain said that that he ordered City Planning and De-velopment Office to conduct ground surveys to gather facts and will be consolidated with the aerial drone survey con-ducted by Public Safety and Security and Command Cen-ter last week.

he said that he ordered the task force to come up with options on what approach that could address the prob-lems in the area which will be presented to the mayor.

Last april 8, city govern-ment issued the executive Order No. 18 creating the Task Force Isla verde aimed at providing security and main-taining peace and order in the affected areas.

The eO stipulates that the task force will likewise conduct survey and delin-

eate spaces for road drain-age, identify suitable areas for housing, establishment of buffer zones and revalidation of the findings on the iden-tities of the fire victims and actual occupants in the area. The task force is created to provide and facilitate the de-livery of assistance to the fire victims.

The eO will address the access of fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment to ‘in-gress and egress’ in fire-rav-aged areas.

The Davao Board of Re-altors Foundation, Inc. (DBRFI) is inviting pass-

ers of the recent real estate board examination to be mem-bers of the foundation.

This was announced by Roy C. Rabor, DBRFI president, who said the foundation held a vic-tory party at World Palace Ball-room Function hall last March 29, 2014 to honor the real estate board examination passers.

The examination super-vised by the Professional Reg-ulation Commission (PRC) was held last March 16 at the Univer-sity of Mindanao- Matina Cam-pus in Davao City. Simultaneous exams were also held in the cities of Metro Manila, Baguio, Legaspi, Lucena, Iloilo, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. PRC released the results after five days saying that 2,048 passed, or a national

passing rate of 58 percent, out of a total 3,535 who took the test.

In Davao City, seven pass-ers placed in the Top Ten. They are atty. Jerry M. Catague- 3rd; Janelle amistoso-4th; aldrin C. Oliva-7th; Wyna L. Lumanag-8th; Lilibeth D. Maquilan-8th ;atty. Cyril L. Cole-9th and Jolla angelica a. Soriaga-9th. among those who review in DBRFI, 164 out of 280 passed or 60% as its passing rate.

DBRFI President Rabor encouraged the passers to join DBRFI and work together for more successes in their new journey in the real estate prac-tice.

Since the passage of Real estate Service act (ReSa) under R.a.9646 which took effect on July 30, 2009, the PRC supervis-es the annual real estate exam-

IN anticipation of the influx of tourists, the city gov-ernment of Island Garden

City of Samal (IGaCOS) will assemble security forces from government agencies and non government organizations to safeguard the island during the holy Week exodus.

In an interview, Police Su-perintedent Roland agohob, chief of police, said that around 500 security forces from 14 different agencies will guard the perimeters of the island covering its land, sea and air during the holy Week break on april 17-21.

The forces will be com-ing from armed Forces of the Philippines (Naval Forces of eastern Mindanao (NFeM) and Naval Security Unit (Nav-SU), Tactical Operation Group xI and 1003rd Infantry Bri-gade); Philippine air Force; Maritime Police; Philippine Coast Guard; IGaCoS Philip-pine National Police; Task Group Samal; Bureau of Fire Protection; City health Office; Kabalikat Civicom; and City

Mayor’s Office-City Disaster Risk Reduction and Manage-ment Division and Public In-formation Division.

To harmonize the efforts of each security agency, Supt. ag-ohob said that this year the city will activate a command cen-ter at the Peñaplata Freedom Park, following an incident command system with Mayor aniano antalan as the com-mander and him as the deputy.

agohob said that they also met with owners of beach re-sorts to establish rescue cen-ters in their area to directly address untoward incidents.

Melrose arig, city infor-mation officer here, said that a send-off ceremony is set on the morning of april 17 at the command center to properly dispatch the forces to their re-spective assignments.

agohob added that the command center will be manned by representatives from the different agencies and can be reached through mobile phone number 0942.9319998. [PIA 11/Michael Uy]

Holy Week securityin IGaCoS boosted

Include mosques in subdivision planMAyOR RODy:

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BOARD EXAM PASSERS. 1ST row—Lilibeth Maquilan-8th; Janelle Amistoso-4th; Atty. Gerry Catague-3rd; Wyna Lumanag; and Atty. Cyril Cole-9th 2nd row- IPP Jovencio Cainong; PP Liza Parreno; Pres. Roy Rabor; PAREB Pres, Leonora Gutierrez; PP Aileen Sugano; Gemma Asumna Lagria (partially hidden); Monaliza Alviso; Stella Aguiluz;

Real estate board exam passersinvited to join DBR foundation

Philippine pharmacists not globally competitive

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“IF the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of

nature, but by our insti-tutions, great is our sin.” – Charles Darwin

Imagine this: 63 deaths per day but there’s no news about it. acci-dents are always on radio and television; no one is giving a big fuss about tuberculosis (TB) that af-flicts 712 Filipinos every day.

The World health Or-ganization (WhO) lists as the Philippines as among the four countries that account for 93 percent of the tuberculosis cases and deaths in the Western Pacific region.

“The Philippines, Cambodia, China and vietnam account for 93 percent of the estimated regional TB burden of 1.6 million cases and 110,000 deaths each year. These four countries are among the 22 high-burden coun-tries worldwide,” said the WhO in a statement.

“as a result of this high infection rate, visa applications are delayed for more than fifteen per-cent of Filipinos applying to immigrate to the Unit-ed States,” says the US embassy in Manila. “(TB) is the number one medi-cal-related refusal for im-migrant visa applicants.”

Three years ago, Mar-ianne received an e-mail from her mother. She was petitioned of going to the United States. The 32-year-old single teach-er from Davao City was ecstatic to hear the news.

after all, she had been dreaming of going to the land of milk and honey.

Unfortunately, it has been more than a year now but her visa appli-cation is still pending. She wondered why. It all started when, after hav-ing a medical check-up, she was found to have TB.

although the inci-dence of TB in the country had declined in the last 21 years, many patients still died daily due to failure to seek medical treatment, health assistant Secre-tary Dr. eric Tayag said in a press briefing in Manila a few weeks back.

Of the 712 Filipinos afflicted with TB every day, only 632 seek treat-ment (of which only 577 are able to complete the entire six-month treat-ment).

TB has existed since at least 2000 B.C., as shown by TB tubercles found in mummified bod-ies. References to TB can be found in the writings of ancient Babylonia, egypt, and China . The term “tu-berculosis” was first used in 1839, and it is derived from the Latin word tu-bercula, meaning “small lump,” referring to the small scars seen in tissues of infected individuals.

In the past, TB was considered the world’s deadliest disease. Then, in 1944, 21-year-old “Pa-tricia” with progressive, far-advanced pulmonary TB received the first in-jection of streptomycin. She improved dramati-cally during the ensuing

five months and was dis-charged in 1947. She was evaluated in 1954 and found to be healthy and the happy mother of three children.

“This injection began the age of modern anti-TB treatment and led – until recently – to dramatic re-ductions in TB in indus-trialized countries,” says the United Nations health agency based in Geneva, Switzerland.

The success of drug therapy and the declining rates of disease incidence in the middle part of the 19th century instilled a sense of confidence in public health officials that TB could be conquered.

But like phoenix that rises from ashes, TB has staged a comeback. “year after year, century af-ter century, tuberculosis tightened its relentless grip, worsening with wars and famines that reduced people’s resistance, in-fecting virtually everyone but inexplicably sparing some while destroying others,” wrote Dr. Frank Ryan, author of Tubercu-losis: The Greatest Story Never Told.

yes, TB comes back – in a deadlier and more complicated form. “The current TB epidemic is expected to grow worse, especially in developing countries, because of the evolution of MDR (mul-tidrug-resistant) strains and the emergence of aIDS (acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), which comprises hu-man immune system and

makes them more suscep-tible to infectious diseas-es,” notes anne Platt of the Worldwatch Institute.

With every tick of the clock, someone is infect-ed with TB somewhere. about a third of the world’s total population is currently infected with TB, the WhO points out.

according to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are two tests that can be used to help detect TB infection: a skin test or TB blood test. The Mantoux tuberculin skin test is performed by in-jecting a small amount of fluid (called tuberculin) into the skin in the lower part of the arm.

a person given the tuberculin skin test must return within 48 to 72 hours to have a trained health care worker look

for a reaction on the arm. The TB blood tests mea-sure how the patient’s im-mune system reacts to the germs that cause TB.

“a positive test for TB infection only tells that a person has been infected with TB germs. It does not tell whether or not the person has progressed to TB disease,” the CDC ex-plains. “Other tests, such as a chest x-ray and a sam-ple of sputum, are needed to see whether the person has TB disease.”

John was struck down by a chronic dis-ease that knocked off his well-built body. The athletic guy suddenly found himself coughing constantly and feeling lethargic. his physician prescribed antibiotics, but a week later, walk-ing along the street, he began coughing up blood

and lung tissue. his doc-tor arranged a chest x-ray and two weeks later John was diagnosed as having TB.

“I was stunned,” said John. “It was the last thing I ever considered. I had always been perfect-ly fit and healthy. I’m the last person you would ex-pect to be afflicted by this kind of illness.”

TB disease can be treated by taking several drugs for 6 to 12 months. “It is very important that people who have TB fin-ish the medicine and take the drugs exactly as prescribed,” the CDC re-minds. “If they stop tak-ing the drugs too soon, they can become sick again; if they do not take the drugs correctly, the germs that are still alive may become resistant to those drugs.”

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TyPhOON yolanda highlighted the larger role that mobile mon-

ey solutions play in disaster response, according to the Bangko Sentral Deputy Gover-nor Nestor a. espenilla, Jr.

espenilla, who was key-note speaker at the World Continuity Congress held recently in Makati City, said there is a need for the Bang-ko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to promote further the use of mobile money and electronic payments in general. These provide greater flexibility especially during disasters when actual cash may be dif-ficult to get hold of.

“We must promote the use of mobile money or elec-tronic payments to take ad-vantage of the fact that 93 percent of the country’s popu-lation are mobile phone users and that there is 99 percent cellular coverage around the country,” espenilla said during his keynote at the conference where he spoke about lessons for business continuity man-agement in the aftermath of yolanda.

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has been work-ing with the BSP and other financial institutions to fur-ther propagate mobile money in the Philippines. Majority of Filipinos still prefer cash transactions over electronic payments.

The scale of the devasta-tion of yolanda was such that many of the business estab-lishments, including banks, were temporarily closed down in the typhoon’s after-math. Lack of commercial power also made it impossi-ble for residents in the affect-ed communities to withdraw cash from aTMs.

“Mobile money services are easier to recover than that of aTMs since aTMs are most-ly dependent on land-based communication infrastruc-ture that can be damaged by disasters such as flood and earthquake. aTMs also require cash sourcing and loading, which can be very risky especially with what happened in Tacloban where peace and order became a

problem,” said espenilla.Once mobile communica-

tions is restored, he said using mobile money would be safer than actually attempting to re-open a banking office when there are still security issues.

“In the case of yolanda, the parking areas of some banks

became temporary encamp-ments of survivors. In the case of the Bohol earthquake, the safety and integrity of the building or office structures could not be easily assured es-pecially if after-shocks are still occurring,” added espenilla.

he cited that in cases

where the business continui-ty plan would involve servic-ing the customers through the nearest banking office available, which may be quite a distance for the customer, using mobile money instead of actual cash would be more convenient in doing even the

most basic transaction such as buying food and other basic goods at the nearest sari-sari store.

For state-owned lender Land Bank of the Philippines, action beyond commitment is very important especially during times of disasters.

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Cash-lite societies are more disaster-resilient, says BSP

BSP Deputy Governor says mobile money is another important solution for disaster-resiliency.

LANDBANK EVP Rabboni Francis B. Arjonillo highlights the importance of collaboration towards business continuity during emergency situations.

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The biggest and grandest job fair of the year will high-

light the 112th Labor Day celebration.

This was bared yester-day by Director Joffrey M. Suyao of the Department of Labor and employment (DOLe) in Davao region as the agency is now in the thick of its preparation for the biggest Job Fair in the region.

DOLe Davao inked yes-terday the Memorandum of agreement (MOa) with its major sponsor and part-ner of hosting the Labor Job Fair: SM City of Davao, Gaisano Mall of Davao and Gaisano Mall of Tagum, and media outfits aBS-CBN and GMa Davao.

“This is the biggest and grandest celebration Job fair of the year, as we embark to gather at least 10,000 job opening both for local and overseas em-ployment in Davao Region,” Suyao said.

The theme of this year’s Labor Day “Sa Sipag, Tiyaga at Talino, Buong Mundo Saludo sa Mang-gagawang Pilipino” accord-ing to Suyao, is a fitting description of the Filipino’s brand of workmanship and attitude.

“as of Friday (april 11) we already have a total of 5,345 job vacancies from the total of 118 agencies

and employers,” Suyao said. Of the number of em-

ployers, 88 were local com-panies and 30 were agen-cies for overseas employ-ment. Meanwhile, the jobs for local employment totals 1,526 while for overseas employment counts 3,819.

Top 12 Jobs With the combined

job vacancies for both lo-cal and overseas employ-ment, top 12 job with the most number applicants include Call Center agent which of press time counts at 2,235; Customer Service assistant, 162; Service Crew, 104; administrative Clerk, 100; Office Cashier, Kitchen Crew, Warehouse

helper, Non-Formal edu-cation Teacher; Carpen-ter (general); Insurance Salesman, Market sales-person; and accounting assistant.

“We projected to cater only about 100 companies and agencies but as of the moment we already have 118 companies and are

still counting. We are op-timistic to reach our goal of 10,000 jobs by May 1,” Suyao added.

Mall Venues Gaisano Mall of Davao

will hold the Job Fair on May 1-2, 2014. While SM City Davao will hold the event on May 1. [Sherwin B. Manual/DOLE 11]

6 THE ECONOMY

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Cebu Pacific Tue/Wed//Sat 5J965 / 5J968 13:35 Manila-Davao-Manila 14:05Silk Air Mon/Sat MI588 / MI588 13:35 Davao-Singapore 18:55 Silk Air Wed/Sun MI566 / MI566 15:20 Davao-Singapore 18:55Silk Air Thurs MI551 / MI551 12:05 Davao-Singapore 15:45Cebu Pacific Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 5J507 / 5J598 15:00 Cebu-Davao-Cebu 15:30Philippine Airlines August 15:55 Mani2Mani 16:50Zest Air Daily Z2524 / Z2525 16:05 Cebu-Davao-Cebu 16:45

as of May 2013

Stat Watch

MONTHLY AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE (January 2011-September 2013)

Month 2013 2012 2011

Average 42.23 43.31December 41.01 43.64November 41.12 43.27October 41.45 43.45

September 43.83 41.75 43.02August 43.86 42.04 42.42

July 43.35 41.91 42.81June 42.91 42.78 43.37May 41.30 42.85 43.13April 41.14 42.70 43.24

March 40.71 42.86 43.52February 40.67 42.66 43.70January 40.73 43.62 44.17

7.1 1st Qtr 2013

7.8 1st Qtr 2013

USD 3,741 million

Feb 2013USD 4,708

million Feb 2013USD -967

million Feb 2013USD -640

millionDec 2012

P 4,964,560  million

Feb 2013

2.4 % Mar 2013P113,609

million Mar 2013

P 5,281 billion 

Mar 2013

P 41.14 Apr 2013

6,847.5 Mar 2013

132.8 Apr 2013

2.6 Apr 2013

3.1 Apr 2013

418,108 Feb 2013

20.9% Jan 2013

7.1% Jan 2013

1. Gross National IncomeGrowth Rate(At Constant 2000 Prices)

2. Gross Domestic ProductGrowth Rate(At Constant 2000 Prices)

3. Exports 1/

4. Imports 1/

5. Trade Balance

6. Balance of Payments 2/

7. Broad Money Liabilities

8. Interest Rates 4/

9. National Government Revenues

10. National government outstanding debt

11. Peso per US $ 5/

12. Stocks Composite Index 6/

13. Consumer Price Index 2006=100

14. Headline Inflation Rate 2006=100

15. Core Inflation Rate 2006=100

16. Visitor Arrivals

17. Underemployment Rate 7/

18. Unemployment Rate 7/

Indicator Latest

1. Gross National Income Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

6.8 2nd Qtr 2013

2. Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate (At Constant 2000 Prices)

7.5 2nd Qtr 2013

3. Exports USD 5,045 million

Sep 2013

4. Imports USD 5,711 million

Sep 2013

5. Trade BalanceUSD -665

million Sep 2013

6. Balance of Payments USD 692

million Jun 2013

7. Broad Money LiabilitiesP 5,980,938 million

Aug 2013

8. Interest Rate 2.0 % Sep 2013

9. National Government Revenues

P 127,336 million

Sep 2013

10. National government outstanding debt

P 5,609 billion

Sep 2013

11. Peso per US $                                      

P 43.83 Sep 2013

12. Stocks Composite Index

6,191.8 Sep 2013

13. Consumer Price Index       2006=100

135.2 Oct 2013

14. Headline Inflation Rate       2006=100

2.9 Oct 2013

15. Core Inflation Rate       2006=100

2.5 Oct 2013

16. Visitor Arrivals 382,022 Aug 2013

17. Underemploymen Rate

19.2% Jul 2013

18. Unemployment Rate 7.3% Jul 2013

JOB FAIR PARTNERS. DOLE Davao Region Director Joffrey M. Suyao (2nd from left) along with (front row L-R) SM City Davao Assistant Mall Manager Wareen Rey M. Bautista, Gaisano Mall Head of Marketing Dondi C. Alentajan; ABS-CBN Public Service Officer for Mindanao Ad Roel Alcober,  and GMA Davao News Anchor Tek Ocampo show the inked Memorandum of Agreement for hosting the Labor Day Job Fair. With them are personnel from SM, DOLE, and PESO. [Photo by Sherwin B. Manual/DOLE 11]

DOLE 11, partners prep up biggest Job Fair of the year

TOP business play-ers from four coun-tries belonging to

the association of South east asian Nations will gather in Davao City from October 23-26 for an event that aims to attract foreign investments and promote regional cooper-ation within asia and the Pacific region.

Participants to the 2nd BIMP-eaGa and IMT-GT Trade Fair and Busi-ness Leaders’ Conference 2014 will be coming from Brunei Darussalam, Indo-nesia, Malaysia, the Phil-ippines, and Thailand, the Mindanao Development authority said.

BIMP-eaGa stands for Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines east aSeaN Growth area, while the IMT-GT stands for Indo-nesia Malaysia Thailand Growth Triangle.

“While both growth triangles have their re-spective road maps, this convergence will enhance our competi-tiveness by turning the sub-region into a single investment area and pro-duction network, there-by accelerating econom-ic growth in Southeast asia,” MinDa, the Philip-pine Coordinating Office for BIMP-eaGa, said in a

statement. The international

fair and business confer-ence will be held at the SM Lanang Premier’s SMx Convention Center and will feature a series of sub-events designed to strengthen economic, social, and cultural rela-tions in preparation for the aSeaN integration in 2015, the statement said.

Melaka in Malaysia hosted the first holding of the conference in De-cember 2012.

Key exporters and producers in the aSeaN region will discuss strat-egies as well as the po-tential impact of the aSe-

aN integration on small and medium enterprises and on their participa-tion in the supply chain, MinDa said.

The confinement will also tackle climate change adaptation, align-ing the four pillars of BIMP-eaGa (connectivi-ty, food basket, tourism, and environment), and investment programs within the Mindanao De-velopment Corridors.

MinDa noted that the four-day activity is also a commemorative celebra-tion of BIMP-eaGa’s 20th year.

BIMP-eaGa was launched in 1994 in

Davao City as a key strat-egy to accelerate social and economic develop-ment of less developed areas in participating countries.

IMT-GT was formed in 1993 with similar goals of promoting trade, investment, and tourism in less-developed states and provinces in Suma-tra, Indonesia, Peninsu-lar Malaysia, and South-ern Thailand.

Both sub-regional groups aim to harness private sector leadership in initiatives to promote cross-border invest-ments and improve con-nectivity. [MindaNews]

4-nation trade fair, biz gab slated in Davao

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ENVIRONMENT

FOR the past years, the country’s municipal and commercial catch

of fish have dramatically declined. To solve the fish shortage, the government has to allow imported fish into the local market.

“The Philippines will have to import fish sooner or later due to the declining fish catch in the country,” Proceso alcala, the secre-tary of the Department of agriculture, told Philippine Daily Inquirer.

The Bureau of Fisher-ies and aquatic Resources (BFaR) reported that the population and size of small pelagic fish species such as sardines, galunggong (scad) and matambaka (ox-eye scad) “are dwindling due to overfishing.”

The BFaR’s national stock assessment program showed that 10 areas of the 13 fishing grounds in the country that have been mapped are “very heavily exploited.” These heavily exploited waters are locat-ed in the visayan Sea, Lin-gayen Gulf, northern Zam-bales, Camotes Sea, honda Bay, Babuyan Channel, Lag-onoy Gulf, Sorsogon Bay, hinatuan and Dinagay Bay and Davao Gulf.

“Nearly all waters with-in 15 kilometers of shore are considered overfished,” deplored Dr. edgardo Go-mez, director of the Marine Science Institute of the Uni-versity of the Philippines in Diliman, some years back.

a World Bank report confirmed this: “all fish-eries are showing decline in total catch and per unit effort (total number of fish caught per unit of time) de-spite increasing effort. Fish are harvested at a level 30% to 50% higher than the nat-ural production capacity.”

Where have all our fish gone? “Failure to reduce the fishing activity would pose a serious threat to food se-curity,” said the Senate Res-olution 596 authored by Senator Manny villar. The proposal also underscored the need to find ways to manage fishing in these exploited areas “to ensure that Filipinos would have enough fish supply in the future while supporting employment in the fishing industry.”

Importing fish may be solve the fish crisis but for how long? One long-term solution would be aquacul-ture, or the farming of fish and other edible marine species. In the Philippines, fish production is estimat-ed at 6 million metric tons a year. about 55 percent comes from aquaculture and the rest is caught from the sea.

aquaculture seems to be the answer of fish short-age in the country. In China, aquaculture is an especially important economic ac-tivity. Between 1980 and 1997, the Chinese Bureau of Fisheries reports, aqua-culture harvests grew at an annual rate of 16.7 percent, jumping from 1.9 million tons to nearly 23 million tons. In 2005, China ac-counted for 70% of world production. Currently, aquaculture is also one of the fastest growing areas of food production in the Unit-ed States.

aquaculture has been practiced through the ages. Oyster culture, for instance, thrived in ancient Rome and Gaul. The indigenous Gunditjmara people in vic-toria, australia may have raised eels as early as 6000 BC. There is evidence that they developed about 100

square kilometers of vol-canic floodplains in the vi-cinity of Lake Condah into a complex of channels and dams, that they used woven traps to capture eels, and that capturing and smoking eels supported them year round.

artificial hatching of fish was already known in China about 2000 B.C. It was before 475 B.C. when Fan Lei or To Chu Kung wrote his classic on the cul-ture of the common carp. emperors yao and Sun in 2357-2205 B.C. and the kings of the Chan Dynasty in 1134-247 B.C. encour-aged the people to develop fully China’s fishery re-sources.

In central europe, early Christian monasteries ad-opted Roman aquacultur-al practices. aquaculture spread in europe during the Middle ages, since away from the seacoasts and the big rivers, fish were either scarce or expensive. Im-provements in transporta-tion during the 19th centu-ry made fish easily available and inexpensive, even in inland areas, making aqua-culture less popular.

So much for history! In the Philippines,

aquaculture has taken a new role in fisheries. among the aquaculture species produced in the country are seaweed, milk-fish (bangus), tilapia, brack-ishwater shrimp, oysters and mussels.

Shellfish is cultivated in sheltered coastal regions that are not subject to in-tense typhoons. Mussels attached themselves in clusters to ropes suspend-ed from rafts. Culture sys-tems for other aquatic spe-cies are being developed. Greasy grouper, seabass,

and golden snapper are raised in net cages.

One of the key benefits of aquaculture is its poten-tial for reducing pressure on marine fisheries. yet, for carnivorous species such as shrimp, salmon, trout, bass, grouper, and yellow-tail, aquaculture actually increase demands on ma-rine production in order to provide feed for the farmed fish.

Marine scientists say the carnivores require ami-no acids from other fish for growth, which are provided in the form of high-protein feed pellets made from wild fish. an estimated five kilograms of oceanic fish reduced into fishmeal are required to raise one kilogram of farmed fish or shrimp, representing a large net protein loss.

In an article which ap-peared in Worldwatch in 1995, author anne Platt McGinn noted: “In 2010, carnivorous fish on farms could be taking all of the world’s fishmeal, using up needed protein that could otherwise be used for di-rect human consumption – a redistribution of marine biological wealth from the poor to the rich.”

Further pressure is placed on marine ecosys-tem by aquaculture’s re-liance on wild stocks to supply seed. “aquaculture in the Philippines will con-tinue to improve as needs for food and livelihood op-portunities are enhanced by the growing population,” Ramon M. Macaraig, alson’s vice president for research and development, points out. “The base of any aqua-culture is the ability of the country to complete the production cycle in culture. any seafood production

system that relies on wild stocks cannot be sustain-able.”

another ecological im-pact: the need for land and water. In the Philippines, lands usually converted into ponds are water-logged areas and wetlands (marshes), cultivated rice-lands or drylands. Water supply usually comes from irrigation canals or rainfed.

“The conversion of ricelands to ponds is dictat-ed by economic use of the land,” said an expert from the BFaR. “Lands converted into tilapia ponds are more profitable than ricelands as reported. But massive conversion of irrigated ricelands into tilapia ponds may affect rice production in the future.”

Some fishponds are also built from areas that were formerly inhabited by mangroves. The coastal trees are very important to marine life, contends Dr. Laura David, a marine scientist. They serve as sanctuaries and feeding grounds for fish that nibble on detritus (fallen and de-caying leaves) trapped in the vegetation, and on the bark and leaves of living trees.

Mangroves are home to 68 species of fish (in-cluding bangus, kitan, ti-lapia, eel, and mullet, to name a few), 54 species of crustaceans (shrimps, prawns, and crabs), and 56 species of gastropods.

erosion, sedimenta-tion, and siltation are also traced to the proliferation of fish cages and fishponds in shallow lakes and rivers. “Clearing of land where pens and cages are estab-lished results in increased erosion, sedimentation, and siltation,” the BFaR

expert claimed. “Water quality is also affected. Turbidity increases if fine silt is suspended in water in great amount thereby affecting growth of natural productivity.”

Moreover, extensive culture of fish in pens and cages consume large quantities of wood, usual-ly bamboo, which rots af-ter about two years. This demand can have positive effects (additional income, employment, stopping ero-sion) but may also bring lo-calized deforestation.

On the other hand, abandoned unserviceable materials used for cages and pens poses obstruc-tion to fishing and naviga-tion and harbors feeds can also help in sedimentation.

In some lakes, the number of cages and other aquaculture venture ex-ceeded the desires number. as these minimize waves and water current, eutro-phication results. “When water movement is very low, supply of dissolved ox-ygen is affected,” the BFaR expert explained. “The bottom layers of the water can be devoid of dissolved oxygen while surface layer can be saturated.” The out-come: fish kill.

escapes of domesticat-ed farmed fish into rivers, lakes, and coastal areas have become a growing risk to already decimated stock of wild fish. yet, such escapes are not uncom-mon. McGinn in her article wrote: “In tropical fresh-water systems, two-thirds of escaped fish species have become established.”

Now, if aquaculture is to serve its purpose in helping avert fish short-age, these ecological issues must be fully addressed.

Solving the forthcoming

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EDITORIAL

FOR yet another time, Congressman emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, or simply Manny Pacquiao, gave the Philippines something to be proud about. a convincing triumph over

his former tormentor Timothy Bradley in Las vegas on Sunday catapulted the Filipino boxing pride back to his familiar place as world champion.

Manny showed the world once more that even at 35, he still possess the superior boxing skills that have made him eight-time world champion and a global sports icon. There may be debates as to his diminishing speed and punching power as he failed to knock Bradley out and missed some punches at times against a hands-down defenseless clowning foe.

But whether or not Manny has diminished skills, speed and power, that is not all that matters now. What is more ad-mirable is the way Manny handled a very critical chapter of his life. Rewind to the day in 2012 when Manny beat up Brad-ley and came out losing the fight on points. after losing to Bradley, Manny did not whine. he never blamed the judges nor complained like Juan Manuel Marquez did when he lost to Manny in the second fight of their four-part series. Manny did not whine when he lost to Marquez in his next fight.

a lesser man would have been reduced to a sorry loser

who could not pick himself up and live to reclaim his former throne.

Manny is of different genes. Manny showed the world the resilience and spirit of Filipinos. Instead of sulking in defeat, Manny patiently worked back into shape. Remember, that he was disallowed to fight for a year after that loss to Marquez where he ended up like a sleeping beauty. Manny slowly but surely worked his way up. he was rusty and sluggish and could not deck a Brandon Rios. he still could not drop a Brad-ley. But who needs a knockout when you can win on points.

That is why boxing is called sweet science. Manny Pac-quiao is an albert einstein and Isaac Newton personified. he whipped the right formula against Bradley and he reversed the law of gravity. In the end of the fight, he taught us the les-son of his journey--what comes down must go up.

In sports, never underestimate the heart of a champion. Manny just essayed that in poetic fashion.

If there is one thing that makes a Manny Pacquiao the champion’s champion, it is his impeccable humility and his gentle compassion to the point that his biggest enemy is his own kind heart.

yes, that is Manny’s biggest asset. and that is untaxable.

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IN the first part of this article, we cited some data from a paper at the University of the Philippines, the NSCB (National Statistical

Coordinating Board and the MSDF (Mindanao Strategic Development Framework) 2010-2020, an economic development plan for Min-danao, showing that for the first 12 years of 2000 Mindanao has been constantly second to Luzon in GDP contribution and by 2012 its percentage growth showed a more robust economic development than Luzon without NCR (National Capital Region).

In this two-part article, we are presenting our view contrary to a prevailing perception that the CaB (Comprehensive agreement on Bangsamoro) must be fully supported since it is necessary for the lasting peace and eco-nomic development in Mindanao. By taking this view, we risk being labeled “inconsistent” for advocating in our MindaNews articles the establishment of the genuine autonomy for the Moros, yet, here we warn against over-rating the impact of the CaB. In fact, we risk being counted among the “spoilers”.

as we have advocated the establishment of genuine autonomy for the Moros, we fully support the CaB as it is about to go through the wringer – the Congress and, perhaps, the Supreme Court. The Bangsamoro must be en-trenched for the Moros and fully supported by the presidents after aquino III until it is stable. The support must be based on reality not just on perception or political windfalls.

Tempering perception That peace – call it “stable” if “not lasting”

– is necessary to economic development is not an issue related to the CaB. Is there eco-nomic development in Mindanao? What is the fact about the peace in Mindanao relevant to economic development? In our view, these are the questions that must be answered to temper perceptions about the CaB and put in focus the real reason for its being. Consider the premises:

1. The random data from the UP study, the NSCB and the MSDF 2010-2020 show the economic development in Mindanao. We are going to pitch in our observations since the late 1960s.

2. The troubles wrecked the Moro prov-inces. In the other parts of Mindanao, the trou-bles have affected peace in varying degrees according to proximity to the troubled Moro provinces. We will share our observations on the Mindanao economy to weigh the effects of the troubles.

[aside: What are our credentials as an observer? From 1952 to 1996, we lived in Cotabato City with Moros as neighbors and

friends. as a university professor, we occa-sionally discussed the Mindanao Problem with our Moro students. as a journalist – 22 years as editor of The Mindanao Cross – we have covered the “troubles”, interviewed top Moro, military and rebel leaders. In brief, we have the personal knowledge and experience. after returning to General Santos to retire, we have continued our contacts and immersion in the Moro Problem. – ppd]

Critical years By the late 1960s, the areas bounded by

the northern boundary of the allah valley Set-tlement Project, the Liguasan Marsh, the Co-tabato-Digos road and the present Cotabato City-Makar via Dalican road which Christian settlers opened right after World War II in late 1940s and early 1950s had become progres-sive communities -- now the municipalities of Isulan, esperanza, Tulunan, Mlang and Mat-alam and the city of Tacurong. economically, they had surpassed their mother municipal-ities and others which were municipal dis-tricts in 1900 or earlier.

By this time, too, the allah valley and Koronadal valley Settlement Projects of the National Land Settlement administration, as South Cotabato Province, had separated from the empire Province of Cotabato. General San-tos which was created in 1957 as Buayan had already become a city – the more than four century old Moro village of Buayan just one of the barangays.

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Prearrange appointment pattern

Impact Overrated

Part 1 of 4

(Conclusion)

By Patricio P. Diaz

COMMENTARY

By Manny ValDehueSa

WORM’S EYEVIEW

Is ‘Matuwid na Daan’ A Mere Slogan?

SIMILaRLy, what good would re-sult if every barangay commu-nity pinpoints its weaknesses,

shortcomings, and gaps in terms of human capability, financial capaci-ty, equity of its stakeholders?

an economic Dynamo Suppose every Barangay as-

sembly lists down the local op-portunities that can be developed and made to work for the com-munity’s wellbeing? Surely there are undeveloped assets, vacant or under-utilized lands, talents and skills, other prospects that can pro-duce revenues, attract investments, and maybe create jobs, livelihood, and better quality of life.

Barangay folks must be made aware of how increasing the Gross Barangay Product can effective-ly expand the national economy, or the GDP/GNP. Why should eco-nomic development be relegated to macro economists, planners, and technocrats at the top? We need the bottom-up approach—pina-tubo,not pinatulo!

Secure the premises No less important, how about

having the barangay undertake a simple accounting of threats and potential dangers that face its neighborhoods—with the view to their mitigation or eradication us-ing purely local techniques and re-sources?

Threats thrive in obscure cor-ners, seedy slums, and neglected portions of the community. Intrud-ers and malicious operators nest in them, away from prying eyes. Ignore or leave them unnoticed, and you could wake one morning to discover a shabu laboratory, a drug-pushers’ den, or terrorists and gunrunners in your midst.

It can’t all be a matter for the police and military.

Citizens need to play a part in law enforcement, sensitive to go-ings-on and unusual movements in the neighborhood.

It pays to keep in mind that all threats originate locally and should be identified as they arise. It is when they are unrecognized or left to chance that they creep into other neighborhoods and barangays till they become generalized.

Checking periodically, sharing notes with fellow Barangay assem-bly members, is the way to keep small threats from growing large and unmanageable. Thus, do attend your assemblies and participate in the proceedings!

[Manny among others is for-mer UNeSCO regional director for asia-Pacific, secretary-general of Southeast asian Publishers asso-ciation, director at development academy of Philippines, member of Philippine Mission to the United Nations, vice chair of Local Gov-ernment academy, member of the Cory Government’s Peace Panel, and PPI-UNICeF awardee for out-standing columnist. valdehuesa@gmail.com]

TRaNSIeNT MUSING – Filipino boxing fanatics heave a collective sigh of relief when boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pac-

quiao avenge his controversial loss two years ago to showboating World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight titleholder Timothy “Des-ert Storm” Bradley during their much-awaited rematch the other day.

although Pacquiao fell short of his predic-tion to knockout the undefeated Bradley in the later rounds, the popular and crowd-drawer Pi-noy slugger clearly won by unanimous decision. But many ring analysts noticed that the Pacman no longer possessed the once famous “sting and killer instinct” allowing the champion to grand-stand in the earlier rounds of the bout.

No ifs, not buts and no excuses for Bradley this time. Despite being a bit slower, Pacquiao convincingly intimidated Bradley with his com-bination of power punches. Of course, it would be another story if only Bradley didn’t lose steam midway through the fight. Fight analysts say Bradley could have won the rematch if only he was able to sustain the strength and speed he showed during the early rounds and eluding much of Pacquiao’s knockout punches.

every time the Pacman steps into the ring the entire nation seemed to be in a state of sus-pended animation - less traffic, less accidents and less crime incidence. This early boxing afi-cionados already expect a Pacquiao-Bradley III. But according to analysts and magic charm experts with Mommy Dionisia around heckling and gesturing some sort of a hex and a victory sign with a big black ring believe to be an amu-let, there’s no way Bradley could retain the WBO belt during the expected third encounter.

DeeP-ROOTeD CULTURe OF ‘PaDRINO’ SySTeM – In case you think that this norm or practice – or at least practice under a democratic system is new, think again. People have come to accept it as part of the political reality that even to this day under the aquino administration, the customary or long-established practice where top civil servants and military officials upon retirement or bowing out of office are offered

vital government posts.

In the case of retired elect-ed officials they are accord-ed cushy and high-paying jobs either in govern-ment-controlled corporations or probably private companies seek-ing to take advantage of their connection and influence. Let’s think about President Benigno aquino III’s recent decision appointing former Senator Panfilo Lacson to a crucial position in government – housing czar tasked to oversee the rehabilitation in yolanda-stricken areas. af-ter serving a six-year term, Lacson together with Kiko Pangilinan eventually add to the ranks of the president’s “jobless” close political allies.

The fact that their proposed appointments are being discussed at all shows how seriously the President is in accommodating Lacson and Pangilinan later. Inside sources have already in-dicated that Pangilinan will also be given a cab-inet portfolio but the plan remains hanging in the balance up to this moment. We have no idea whatsoever if the appointments are within the bounds and rules that would regulate appoint-ment procedures.

If I got it right, under the civil service code retired, semi-retired government and military personnel must wait two years before accept-ing or get appointed in agencies they used to work or other government bodies – executive, legislative and the judiciary. But it seems the powers-that-be, customarily bypass the ruling by appointing their favorite “political pets” to juicy cabinet posts, government-controlled corporations or affiliated companies.

In Lacson’s case, I think he already passed the prescribed time. But how about the other retirees appointed by the President? What happened is that their normal sense of judg-

ment gets warped because “appointees,” as their wont, will continue to act and strut like little kings in their newfound kingdoms. So, whether their expected appointments are jus-tified by long experience in both government and military service, the appointing authority should have at least observed a bit of delicade-za.

and it is only fair for the people to raise this dominant question: “Do we lack competent, ca-pable and credible people to handle important positions in government that the appointing power have to mainly rely on “recycled” and not so popular party mates? Or does the ap-pointment procedure had a fixed definition or it is just merely a prerogative of the appointing authority?”

Well, such practice or prearranged scheme is not new in our political system. It brought into the open a deep-rooted culture of “padri-no” system. But the conventional appointment procedure inflamed public anger because of the sheer excesses and seemingly lavish and opulent lifestyles displayed by favorite political appointees in the face of floundering economy.

One glaring example is the number of assis-tant secretaries (asecs) and under-secretaries (Usecs) that overcrowded the different govern-ment departments and line agencies. Many of these appointees are “do-nothing,” but they ac-tually eat up a big chunk of the annual budget. This contributes to the current problem in gov-ernment’s financial capability. although there are exceptions, public sentiment does not favor the excesses and trespasses of numerous past and incumbent favored political appointees.

as mounting financial scandals involving some members of Congress and enterprising political appointees unfolded, doubts remain over whether drastic reform is really on the way even if swelling complaints have already reached the highest office. Of course, promised actions have been stalled even during the time of President aquino’s predecessors. Would it remain the same during his term? Just asking, sir!

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aFTeR a convincing victory of Sarangani Rep. Manny “Pacman”

Pacquiao against bulky body Timothy Bradley in Las vegas last Saturday night (american time) before a jam pack crowd at MGM Grand hotel, house leaders on Monday said the call to hold the next bout in the country gains support.

Speaker Feliciano “Son-ny” Belmonte Jr., Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romual-dez, Cavite Rep. elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr., Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo and Paranaque City Rep. Gus Tam-bunting said concerned people should work hand in hand to ensure that the next fight of Pacquiao will be held in the Philippines.

Pacquiao regain his lost WBO Welterweight title to Bradley two years ago on a controversial split decision. Bardley’s unblemished record was tainted by the eight-world division champ from Saran-gani.

Belmonte assured that Pacquiao will be accorded again a new congressional rec-ognition for his latest victory when Congress resumes ses-

sion on May 5, adding it is high time to work on ensuring that the next fight of Pacquiao be held in the country.

“a proper recognition will be given to Congressman Pac-quiao. holding his next fight to the country is a good idea that we should work on,” said Belmonte in a text message to house reporters.

Romualdez, for his part, said that if the country will be able to host the next fight of Congressman Pacquiao, this will make the Philippines a venue for more big interna-tional events that would surely boost the tourism industry and attract additional investments.

he said Pacquiao’s victory showed the Filipinos strong determination to succeed in life despite big challenges.

“aside from unifying the nation once again, the re-sounding triumph of Pacquiao demonstrates to the world the hard work, courage, and strength of Filipinos as trade-marks in winning the battle. Congratulations Manny for another convincing victory and thank you for inspiring us,” Romualdez said.

Like Romualdez, Barza-

ga, chairman of the house committee on games and amusement, said the country hosting the next boxing fight of Pacquiao will be a big boost to tourism and will encourage new investments.

“I just hope that Manny’s next fight will be in the Phil-ippines. If a small country like Macau could host a Pacquiao fight, there is no reason why Philippines cannot do it. Man-ny fighting in our country would give his countless fans to see him fight in person not to mention it will be big boost to our tourism industry,” Bar-zaga pointedout, referring to Pacquiao’s earlier decisive vic-tory over Brandon Rios at the Cotai arena at the venetian in Macau last November.

Castelo, meanwhile, said Pacquiao did not only vindi-cate himself from his previous loss to Bradley, but has firmed up what he described as the “healing process” from all problems besetting the nation.

“Manny’s victory over Bradley, which has happened this summer, is part of the healing process, the rebuilding activity from all those reports of corruption, scandals, disas-

ters and calamities, which took place during the rainy season,” said Castelo.

Tambunting, on the other hand, urged the house lead-ership to look into his house Resolution 949 asking a con-gressional study on making the country a place for interna-tional events.

“The home pride, Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino profes-sional boxer and politician. The first and only eight-divi-sion world champion in which he has won 10 world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes,” Tam-bunting explained.

“I congratulate my col-league and party-mate Manny Pacquiao. you have shown the world that a Filipino is always up to the challenge and has a never say die attitude,” he said.

The neophyte solon ex-pressed belief that the coun-try has the capability to han-dle Pacquiao bouts because big events and concerts of high-caliber artists like amer-ican singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, classic jazz icon Tony Benette, and others have been hosted in the country. [PNA]

ing in an opposite direction in President Carlos P. Garcia highway (Diversion road). a tractor head was traversing from Buhangin going to Ulas while, a motorcycle, Toyota pickup, and the Nissan drop side elf were traversing going to Buhangin.

Upon reaching the area, the elf truck hit the rear por-tion of the pickup and pushed it forward causing it to collide with the tractor and bump the motorcycle which fell on the right shoulder of the highway. Due to the impact, passengers of the pickup were thrown off the vehicle while the wayward truck continued its way.

When the truck reached the Ma-a junction, the truck bumped the rear portion of the Ford escape SUv caus-ing the driver to lose control, rammed the center island and turned up side down.

The victims were iden-tified as Teresa T. Baogbog, 62, Liza T. Baogbog, Juanita v. Baogbog, and Jojo Serni-tas were declared dead on the spot. While Rexey Dave ali, 17, Zian Kyre Roncal, six-month-old, and Lester Baog-bog, 2, were declared dead on arrival. Mariflor a. Dollaza who was the driver of the SUv was brought to Davao Doctors hospital

Other victims who sus-tained injuries are epifania C. alforque, 47; estrilito e. Baog-bog, 60;Justine Dean B. vete, 1; Gene Rose argello, 2; Sofia Jane argello, 1; Jake elstone a. Sartaguda, 7; Reynaldo ali; Marjorie ali, 14; anthony ali,13; Rafael ali, 3; Michele Baogbog; Jeffrey Binasbas, 7; estrelleta a. Sartaguda ,34; Rochelle e. Buot, 5; Roselyn Olive e. Buot, 6; and Rowela e. Buot, 40.

“atong napansin nga ga-may ra ang aksidente dira sa diversion road pero upat pataas ang mangamatay, ” Traffic Management Cen-ter head Superintendent Rhodelio Poliquit said .

“Ibutang nato ang detch-ment dira sa accident pone area. Down hill man gud dira banda,” he explained to the local media people.

Four TMC and police personnel will man the area round-the-clock to secure that traffic will be well man-aged especially during the Lenten Season.

“We need to be visible to the public to let them be aware na may TMC didto dapita,” he said.

Poliquit said that traf-fic signage like “try your brakes, test your brakes, check your brakes” will be posted in accident-prone

areas to constantly remind drivers

Poliquit said that the center recorded a total of 14 road accidents for the first quarter of the year, this is lower to last year but Poliquit said that he don’t have the data at hand yes-terday during the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City annex.

“Masyadong kampante and mga drivers nato ka-pag Lenten season kay dili congested atong mga kalsa-da maong magviolate sila sa atong 60 kilometer per hour (kph) speed limit dira sa may diversion road,” he said.

The center will be also deploying 182 personnel to secure the traffic in about 20 churches in the city on Sunday. Some roads in the city will be closed for the celebration.

occur on april 29, but will not be visible in the Philippines.

he said the eclipse will be-gin at 11:52 a.m. (Philippine time) and will be visible in French Southern and antarctic Islands, Wilkes Land (antarcti-ca) and australia.

Meanwhile, Raymundo said that the Lyrids meteor shower will be observed on april 21 to april 22.

The Lyrids meteor shower has been observed for more than 2,600 years. Chinese re-cords show that “stars fell like

rain” during the meteor shower of 687 B.C.

however, in recent times, the Lyrids have generally been weak.

The shower typically gen-erates a dozen meteors per hour under optimal conditions with a brief maximum that lasts for less than a day.

The shower’s peak this year will be in progress on april 21 to predawn of april 22. al-though not numerous, Lyrids are bright and fast meteors, Raymundo said. [PNA]

ination, previously conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DBRFI is under the tutelage of Philippine asso-ciation of Real estate Boards (PaReB), the largest real estate association in the country to-day. DBRFI conducts its Com-prehensive Real estate Seminar and (CReS) for those interested to take the real estate brokers’ exam and Continuing Profes-sional Development (CPD) for those brokers who will renew their licenses and Real estate Salesperson Seminar (ReSS) for those working under the su-

pervision of real estate brokers. With the recent economic

progress and real estate de-velopment in the city where condominiums and subdivi-sions are sprouting, the public is warned against dealing with unlicensed real estate practi-tioners. The ReSa Law recog-nizes the vital role of real estate service practi-tioners in the social, political, economic development and progress of the country by pro-moting the real estate market and stimulating economic ac-tivity.

tance of amending the Repub-lic act 5921, otherwise known as the Pharmacy Law.

“The law has to be amend-ed as soon as possible because

of the integration, we are already behind other asean countries,” he said.

Pharmacists produced in the country are well versed

and articulated but the four year education system hur-dles their opportunity in the integration.

“In europe, to be a phar-macist, they need to study for six years and it is Masters in Pharmacy not just Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy,”he said.

he said that the amend-ment of the law will integrate the standard of the profession at the same time prepare the students to the high demand of the global market but low supply of professional phar-macists.

In fact, the country is in-sufficient of registered phar-

macists.Last January 2013, Davao

region has only 120 new pharmacists.

Silva, meanwhile, said that about 3,000 pharmacist are expected to participate in the National Convention of the Philippine Pharmacist associ-ation on april 24, Thursday at SMx Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier.

The association invited international experts on the pharmacy practice and phar-maceutical industry to discuss issues on improving health-care in the country by provid-ing better services.

House leaders want Pacman’s next fight in the Philippines

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aS a vista Residences de-velopment, the British colonial themed con-

do community Northpoint, moves up higher in both value and reputation, entrenching its position as a landmark condominium development with a premier address in Davao City.

Northpoint carries with it the prestige of being a vis-ta Residences project, joining its roster of high-end vertical developments and maintain-ing its distinction as the only green condo community in Davao and vista Residences first condo development in Mindanao.

vista Residences is the vertical residential market-ing arm of the country’s larg-est homebuilder, vista Land and Lifescapes. Since vista Land introduced in 2006, vis-ta Residences has created 23 mid and high-rise condomini-um projects across the coun-try, making it a major player in the multi-level, mixed-use property development indus-try, catering to the mid- to upper-middle and high-end income market.

Giving it a powerful presence in the industry is its prestigious portfolio of ver-tical projects such as the KL Mosaic, Salcedo Square, and Laureano Di Trevi in Maka-ti; Pine Suites in Tagaytay; The Currency in Ortigas; The Symphony Towers, Wil Tower Mall, vista Residences Kati-punan, Madison Place, Pine Crest, Brescia Residences, all in Quezon City.

It also includes 515 Shaw in Mandaluyong; Cerritos Res-idences in Pasig; Marfori and Presidio in Sucat; vista Resi-dences Taft, 878 espana, and Crown Towers U-Belt in Ma-

nila; Pacific Residences, avant at the Fort, and The hudson in Taguig.

vista Residences’ projects are found at the most strate-gic locations. In Mindanao, its mid-rise development, North-point, is located at the junc-tion of Buhangin and JP Laurel avenue, Bajada, two major thoroughfares in Davao City.

Its first high-rise project

in Mindanao, The Loop, will rise along Rosario Crescent at the Limketkai Center, within the central business district of Cagayan de Oro City.

vista Residences creates masterplanned developments that bear its unmistakable brand of thoughtful designs that are carefully carried out, reflecting its expertise in sav-vy space-planning and select-

ing the most prime locations. It also carries with it vista

Land’s expertise in residential development that spans over 30 years, building 250,000 homes in 33 provinces and 65 cities and municipali-ties across the country. It has earned the distinction as the only real estate company in the country that operates nationwide and caters to ev-

ery sector of the homebuyers’ market.

Northpoint is a British colonial themed condo com-munity with currently three buildings with its fourth and tallest tower, called Liverpool, expected to start construction soon. It is the top choice for condo homes in Davao that provide the best city living ex-perience.

With vista Residenc-es setting the new standard for urban living, Northpoint becomes the condo home of choice for families who want to live a better quality of life.

For more on Northpoint, get in touch with Camella Davao at 2/F Delgar Building, JP Laurel ave., Bajada, Davao City, telephone numbers (082) 2953973.

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PROPERTYNorthpoint moves higher as a Vista Residences development

Camella Cerritos, a Med-iterranean-style sub-division of masterplan

developer Camella Davao, is now home to hundreds of homeowners enjoying rich and vibrant living within this thriving community that shows no sign of slowing down.

as more houses are built, more families move in to have a taste of the lifestyle that only Camella Cerritos offers in this part of the city. The subdivision is sprawled over nine hectares of prime land along the national high-way of Mintal, about thirty minutes away from Davao City’s hustle and bustle.

Camella Cerritos is near

enough the city proper to have short commutes and access all city conveniences, yet far enough to get a taste of tranquil living away from the stress of the hurly-burly of downtown. Its location is quite proximate to schools, terminals, shopping centers, hospitals, banks, worship places, commercial centers, and public utilities.

Mintal is known for its verdant environs, fresh air, and a laidback charm--char-acteristics highly favored by those looking to live a full yet unhurried lifestyle. They can do exactly that in Ca-mella Cerritos which has an upscale appeal yet mid-price range, making it Mintal’s

most sought-after master-planned community.

It will become the first self-sustaining community in Mintal after Camella builds a commercial development right across the subdivision, featuring the Starmall, the first mall in the area. This commercial center will house more stores, shops, restau-rants, and other lifestyle of-ferings that will give more excitement and convenience to homeowners of Camella Cerritos and the neighboring communities.

This commercial project will stimulate growth in this part of Mintal and turn it into a self-contained area ideal for good living. homeowners

of Camella Cerritos will find there is no need for frequent trips to downtown as they can get their daily essentials at the commercial center a few steps away from their home.

This masterplanned community also offers fa-cilities and amenities that make living fun and eventful. Families and neighbors can frequent the new basketball court for a game or two, or jog or walk along the jogging trail, getting good exercise and enhancing community life at the same time.

Soon more options will be available to them when villa Romana--the club-house slated for construc-

tion within the year--is fin-ished. It will feature a good-sized swimming pool and a multi-purpose hall that can host special gatherings and social events, further en-hancing community life.

at present, homeowners enjoy the nature-filled am-biance of Camella Cerritos with its pocket gardens, tree-lined avenues, and the tree park Parko alberto, not to mention a majestic view of Mt. apo to the south. There is also an interactive play-ground for kids and Forro verdi, the central open space at the heart of the subdivi-sion that serves as the nerve center of the community.

amenities include a

round-the-clock security system that keeps resi-dents and property safe and sound, and water system under the Davao City Water District which will also ser-vice the water needs of the expansion project of Camella Cerritos.

Camella Cerritos homes are now easier to acquire with its low down payment of only 15%. It is also of-fered with an extended downpayment term of up 14 months long. More detail are available at the Camella off-fices at 2/F Delgar Building, J.P. Laurel ave., Davao City, or at 2953973, vismin@camel-la.com.ph (email) and www.camella.com.ph.

Living the life at Camella Cerritos

Northpoint’s condominiums   are set amid the lush environment of this Vista Residences development that is the only green condo community in Davao City.

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Dipolog’s Casa BernedoI am such a history geek whenever I travel. I find that my heart skips a beat every time I visit a museum or a historical landmark and my brain ready to learn new things about the distant past. One such occasion was when I visited the Casa Bernedo at Dipolog City. Casa Bernedo is a house that was built at the turn of the 20th Century by Spaniard,

Justo Bernedo, and his wife Isabel macarias Bernedo where they raised nine children. The house is pri-

marily made of wood with a ground floor made of concrete masonry. Except for a minor renovation

done shortly after World War II, the house has re-tained its original struc-ture. In the early years, the Bernedo ancestral House was home to several VIPs and dignitaries who visited Dipolog. In 2008 the last of the nine Bernedo siblings

Casa Bernedo’s main entrance is through the house’s garden.

The ongoing photo exhibit at the house’s silong.

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Davao City’s down-town area may have seen better days but thanks to the strict liquor and smok-ing bans, what was once a happening party scene along Rizal Street has been reduced to a few ka-raoke bars and dive bars. Hopefully all this will change with the launch of Cellar de Oboza’s Stripped Down Saturdays a chill out event conceptualised and promoted by mustard Seed Productions. Last Saturday was the first night of Stripped Down Saturdays at the Oboza compound and the garden was filled with urbanites ready to groove to an impeccably curated music track list as well as hang out around the well-manicured garden of the turn-of-the-century house which is also the address of Claude’s Cafe de Ville. Shots of Cuervo, John-nie Walker Red Label, Smirnof and Captain morgan were sold at only Php60 while a beer-all-you-can promo is avail-able from four in the af-ternoon to seven in the evening for only Php280. as the evening pro-gressed. The hosts started the beer pong game where guests literally had a blast trying to shoot pingpong balls into cups fled with beer and trying to get their opposing team tipsy. Needles to say, every-

By Kenneth Irving Ong

CARLson REzidoR HoTEL GRoup, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, announced that Thorsten Kirschke will assume the role of president of the group’s Asia pacific region effective immediately. For the past four years, Kirschke has led Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group as president of the Americas. Kirschke will replace simon Barlow, who resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities. He will report to david p. Berg, chief operating officer, Carlson.

“The Asia pacific region is a key growth market for Carl-son Rezidor where we continue to expand our leadership position across emerging markets,” explained Berg. “Thor-sten brings an exceptional background of leadership and management success in the hotel industry to this role. His extensive global experience includes management roles in Central Europe, scandinavia, Russia, China and the Middle East.”

during his tenure in the Americas, Kirschke’s many achievements include the articulation and successful ex-ecution of the long-term turnaround strategy under the group’s Ambition 2015 strategy. This has included brand positioning, improved operational delivery, accelerated development, creation of an effective Commercial organi-zation as well as the formation of an executive leadership team. some of the highlights include the revitalization and repositioning of the Radisson® brand, the introduction of Radisson Blu® to the u.s., the launch of the Generation 4 Country inns & suites By CarlsonsM; substantial positive momentum in our J.d. power and Associates guest satis-faction rankings; and the re-launch of our Club CarlsonsM loyalty program. prior to joining Carlson in 2009, Kirschke was the Execu-tive Vice president and Chief operating officer for The Re-zidor Hotel Group based in Brussels, Belgium. Carlson is the main shareholder of Rezidor, which is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. in the Americas, Javier Rosenberg will continue to lead Radisson® and Radisson Blu® as Chief operating officer, Radisson, Americas and Executive Vice president, owned and Managed Hotels. scott Meyer will continue to lead Country inns & suites By CarlsonsM and park inn® by Radisson as senior Vice president, Midscale Hotel Brands, Americas. phil silberstein, executive vice president, will lead development in the Americas. Rosenberg, Meyer and sil-berstein will now report to Berg. Mr. Kirschke recently visited davao to check the park inn by Radisson hotel, the 129th property in the world --- also the first in Asia pacific. He was welcomed by General Man-ager Arun Arora together with the rest of the management and staff.

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Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces Thorsten Kirschke to assume role of president of

its Asia Pacific region

up And ABouT EVEnT

Cellar de Oboza brings the downtown vibe back

body was happy even be-fore midnight. and with a crowd that is actually hard to impress grinning from ear-to-ear last Sat-urday, I am sure that I will be back next Saturday for more stripped down fun in downtown Davao.

Mr Thorsten Kirschke with the management team of Park Inn by Radisson Davao.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao’s General Manager Arun Arora wel-comes Mr Thorsten Kirschke, the new president of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in Asia Pacific.

Nicki Minaj doesn’t do subtlety often—but she should! The rapper, known for her half-naked selfies as much as her music career, turned heads at Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards when she walked the red carpet in a skintight black gown at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. Natu-rally, the Alexander McQueen design hugged her hourglass curves in all the right places.

pHiLippinE showbiz’s Teen King daniel padilla will treat ABs-CBnmobile subscribers with a free 30-day mobile show dubbed as “Experience daniel” that will premiere through the iWanTV applica-tion on April 20 (sunday). Kapamilya fans will get to know more about dJ (dan-iel’s nickname) through the all-original, all-exclusive content that will be fea-tured in the show including the special documentary that reveals his journey as a musician--from being a new singer who faced a lot of challenges until becoming one of star Records’ multi-platinum recording artists. The show will also share up-dates about dJ’s preparation for his upcoming concert, his movie with Teen Queen

Kathryn Bernardo, and his tours abroad. Also part of the highlights of the mobile show are the livestreaming of the d.o.s. (daniel on stage) concert at the Araneta Coliseum on April 30 (Wednesday), as well as behind-the-scene shots and exclusive interviews dur-ing the making of dJ’s new-est album titled “i Heart You.” “Experience daniel” mo-bile show is a special offer-ing to Kapamilya fans by star digital, the newest arm of ABs-CBn’s star Creatives Group. don’t miss the “Experi-ence daniel” mobile show from April 20 up to May 20, every 6pM, on ABs-CBnmo-bile’s iWanTV app. For more information, visit starmusic.ph.

BRAVo to Rita ora because she gave viewers exactly what they wanted. The Brit singer took the stage with fellow beauty Jessica Alba at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards to present the nominees for Best shirtless performance, and whaddya know? The winner was zac Efron.The hunky actor, who was wearing a chambray but-ton-down, went up to ac-cept the prestigious award that he deserved and found himself a little speechless. “i don’t know what to say,” he told the screaming fans.

Rita ora ran up behind him and ripped off his shirt. Yes! Efron got a little shy, but then gave the audience what they wanted and just completely took off his shirt, giving everyone a good few seconds of drooling over his ridiculous muscles and amazing tan (hey, it’s true).After he gave us some flexed poses, he walked off stage. After he gave us some flexed poses, he walked off stage. dare we say, best accep-tance speech of the night?

The hosts of phenomenal reality show “pinoy Big Brother” and some of its former housemates will be present during the auditions at the Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday (April 15) to show their support for aspiring housemates. Ex-housemates from the regular and teen editions from seasons 1 to 4 will roam around the venue to give tips and bond with the thousands of auditionees who are expected to turn up. The event marks the fi-nal leg of auditions for the much anticipated new sea-son called “pBB All in,” which will be hosted by Toni Gon-zaga, Bianca Gonzalez, John

prats, and Robi domingo. The auditions are open to aspiring housemates 15 to 30 years old. only the first 10,000 will be accommodat-ed for the audition process, which starts at 7 AM. Make sure to bring your birth cer-tificate and a valid id indi-

cating your birth date. The registration and queuing area will be at the open parking Lot B (in front of padi’s point near the Ara-neta Coliseum’s Red Gate). All aspiring housemates will be issued a ticket by the Araneta Center and a sticker

by “pBB.” only those with is-sued tickets and worn stick-ers will be allowed inside the venue, as the audition has a one ticket and one sticker per applicant policy. The venue also has a no re-entry policy, so aspiring housemates are discour-aged from leaving the Ara-neta Coliseum once they’re inside. if they wish to go out, they will not be allowed to enter. Food and drinks are also not allowed inside the coli-seum. Watch out for “pinoy Big Brother All in” soon on ABs-CBn. For updates, just follow @pBBabscbn on Twitter or like facebook.com/official-pinoyBigBrotherAbsCbn.

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Zac Efron goes shirtless, flaunts rock-hard abs at MTV Movie Awards

‘Pbb’ hosts and ex-housemates invade final auditions at Araneta Coliseum

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passed away and after a hundred years, the ances-tral home finally closed its door marking the end of an era. On July 1, 2012, Casa Beredo opens its door once more, but this time as the Center for arts and Cul-ture of Dipolog City in commemoration of Dipo-log’s Centennial Celebra-tion. The lower level of the house which used to be the silong or storage area is now an art gallery that hosts exhibits of con-temporary arts as well as photographs of the time the house was built. I was lucky enough to be able to catch the ongoing exhibit of photographs of famous in-dividuals from Dipolog shot by photographer George Ta-pan. The upper floor which is where the Bernedo family once lived is now a muse-um that lovingly preserves the way of life in Dipolog. The floors of the house is done is exquisite Philippine hardwoods while “ukit” or carved motifs surround the house, helping the wind blow through keeping the house cool in the summer months. There were also glimpses of what the family used wear and where the children used to stay. all the furniture was original and all made also out of Philippine hardwood. The kitchen also had a story involving Dipolog’s famous montaño sardines. It was said that during the hot summers months, Isabel Bernedo would make Span-ish-style sardines which she learned from her sister, Con-cepcion montaño. Spanish Chorizo, tocino, fruit pre-serves and other delicacies were also prepared from the busy kitchen.

Casa Bernedo is definitely a place to go whenever one visits Dipolog as it gives visitors a sneak peak at real people living ordinary lives at the turn of the 20th cen-tury. Follow me on Instagram or on Twitter for more travel stories, foodie finds, as well as happenings, in, around, and beyond Durianburg.

Various religious artefacts collected by the family.

Some items from the house’s kitchen are import-ed all the way from the US.

Portraits of family members as well as hardwood furniture can be seen at the large sala.

Even personal belongings are lovingly kept and displayed.

The house’s dining area.

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ayala Land and anflocor and owner of abreeza Mall, has given support to Davao City Water District’s adopt-a-Site project in Mt. Talomo-Lipadas watershed by turning over its Php18,000 donation to subsi-dize the rehabilitation cost of one hectare of land inside Mt. Talomo-Lipadas watershed for three years.

Said donation was re-

ceived by DCWD Public Infor-mation / Relations Division manager Maria editha C. Mon-je in behalf of acting general manager edwin v. Regalado last March 29 at the abreeza Mall. according to the accen-do Commercial Corporation, the donated money was raised through the proceeds of the Green Plates dinner for a cause and art in the Dark competi-tion. Both activities were con-ducted in observance of earth hour in which Monje also

served as judge in the painting contest along with two local artists.

The signing of the memo-randum of agreement will be scheduled by DCWD and ac-cendo Commercial to officially make the latter the project’s 90th adopter.

In the adopt-a-Site project, every adopter pledges to do-nate six thousand pesos every year for five years to subsidize the costs of fruit tree seedlings, organic fertilizer and labor for hauling, planting and mainte-nance activities in their adopt-ed area. Said project which is one of the many environmen-tal protection strategies incor-porated by the water utility has been very instrumental in helping DCWD completely rehabilitate 816 of the 1,000 hectares inside Mt. Talomo-Li-padas watershed assigned by the Department of environ-ment and Natural Resources.

DCWD launched said proj-ect to encourage multi-sectoral participation in rehabilitating the water sources of Davao City, emphasizing that the pro-tection of Davao City’s most precious resource is every-body’s concern.

Interested groups and in-dividuals may contact DCWD’s environment and Watershed Protection Division thru 297-4238 loc. 429. [Jovana T. Du-haylungsod]

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BIg-DrIvIng Bubba Wat-son captured his second Masters title in three

years, pulling away from Jordan Spieth on the back nine for a three-stroke victory at augusta National.

The 35-year-old ameri-can fired a three-under par 69 Sunday to finish 72 holes on eight-under 280 and take his second major title, the top prize of $1.62 million from a record $9 million purse and another green jacket.

“I never loved green so much,” Watson said. “after giv-ing away that jacket last year, I wanted it back.”

Spieth and Sweden’s Jonas Blixt, each in his first Masters, shared second on 283 with 50-year-old Spaniard Miguel

angel Jimenez fourth on 284, americans Rickie Fowler and Matt Kuchar sharing fifth on 286 and england’s Lee West-wood seventh on 287.

Until a PGa triumph two months ago at Riviera, Watson had not won any title since de-feating Louis Oosthuizen in a playoff to win the 2012 Masters, a slump he blamed this week on a hangover effect from his first major crown.

But Watson bounced back in style this week in the year’s first major championship, be-coming the 17th multiple win-ner of the Masters with his sixth career title.

“The first one for me, it’s almost like I lucked into it,” Wat-son said in comparing his Mas-ters triumphs. “This one was a

lot of hard work.“a small-town guy named

Bubba now has two green jack-ets. That’s pretty wild.”

Spieth, a 20-year-old Tex-an, was trying to become the youngest champion in Masters history.

he also could have be-come the first golfer to win the Masters on his first try since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 and the youngest major winner since Tom Creavy took the 1931 PGa Championship.

“It hurts right now,” Spieth said. “even though it sits a little hard right now it was great and I’ll be back.

“Didn’t come out on top but I can take a lot of positives out there.”

Spieth owned a two-stroke

lead on the eighth tee but fell behind after Watson closed the front nine birdie-birdie while Spieth made bogeys at both holes.

“eight and nine were really the turning point where mo-mentum went my way,” said Watson. “Nobody caught fire. There weren’t too many birdies after 13.”

Spieth missed a five-foot par putt at the par-5 eighth while Watson tapped in for birdie to put them both on sev-en under. Watson curled in a tricky 12-foot birdie putt at the ninth while Spieth lipped out a five-foot par putt.

“Two two-stroke swings in a row, on this golf course, is very difficult to come back from,” Spieth said. “hats off to Bubba.

When he’s playing like that it’s hard to catch him.”

Watson fell to seven under with a bogey to begin the back nine, his lead trimmed to a sin-gle shot, but amen Corner -- the course’s famed 11th, 12th and 13th holes -- dampened Spi-eth’s bid to rewrite the Masters record book.

Spieth found a slope at the par-3 12th and his ball rolled into Rae’s Creek on the way to a bogey.

Watson drove the ball 360 yards at the par-5 13th on his way to a birdie that left him exiting amen Corner on eight under, three ahead of Spieth and Blixt.

“his drive on 13, I’ll never forget,” Spieth said. “I thought it was out-of-bounds 70 yards left

and it was perfect.”From there, Watson parred

his way to the clubhouse, risk-ing an approach through trees at the par-5 15th and a draw around tree limbs at 17 that paid off to help produce pars.

Ted Scott, Watson’s caddie, still marvels at some shots.

“every single day I just go, ‘how do you do that?’ Scott said, adding that as they walked up the 18th hole he asked, “are you from Mars or something because I don’t believe that you can hit these shots that you hit.”

‘I just remember hanging on’

“I don’t remember the last few holes,” Watson said. “I just remember hanging on. I was just thinking, ‘Make pars. Make pars.’”

MaNNy Pacquiao avenged his loss to Timothy Bradley in

convincing style, and said he’s ready any time to negotiate the bout with Floyd Mayweather that fight fans crave.

“The line is open 24 hours, seven days a week,” the Fili-pino ring icon said after his 12-round unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Bradley on Saturday.

The win rectified what most saw as a grave miscar-riage in their first fight in 2012, when Bradley was awarded a split decision win and the World Boxing Organization welterweight belt.

Pacquiao’s energy and pre-cision also backed the 35-year-old’s claim that his boxing jour-ney is far from over -- making talk of a mouth-watering Pac-quiao-Mayweather match in-evitable.

“If he wants to fight, the fight will be on,” Pacquiao said, although history has shown it’s not that easy.

In late 2009 and early 2010, Pacquiao and May-weather were considered the world’s top pound-for-pound fighters and record profits were expected from a show-down.

But a disagreement over pre-fight blood testing scut-tled talks already complicat-ed by the need to satisfy rival pay-per-view outlets hBO and Showtime.

Other negotiations broke down over the division of the purse, and the intervening years have brought a further chill to relations between Bob arum’s Top Rank Promotions and Oscar de la hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.

“It’s really hard to talk about that,” Pacquiao said.

“how many years have we talked about it and it hasn’t happened?”

Trainer Freddie Roach seems to flip-flop as to wheth-er the bout will ever take place, saying earlier this month he

thought it would if only be-cause the pool of potential op-ponents for both Pacquiao and Mayweather is so small.

In the days before the Bradley fight, he seemed less optimistic, but said if it does

happen it could be as a career finale for both men.

“On our side, I think Bob wants that fight to be our last fight,” Roach said.

Pacquiao looks set to clash later this year with the winner

of the May 17 fight between Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike alvarado.

Pacquiao has fought Mar-quez four times, and was bru-tally knocked out by the Mexi-can star in their last encounter

Watson outduels Spieth for second Masters title

Where are you, Floyd?

MASTERS CHAMP. Bubba Watson blasts out of the trap in the 17th hole (left) and then carries his son Caleb in the 18th after sealing the win (right).

FLOYD NEXT? With his big win over Timothy Bradley, Manny Pacquiao is calling out on Floyd Mayweather.

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The 1BaP (Banat and aha-po) Party List together with the alpha Phi Omega

(aPO) International Fraterni-ty distributed food packs last april 10 to the more than 3,000 victims of a recent fire in Davao City.

eva Silaran-Collado, dis-trict head of 1BaP in Mindanao led the distribution of the food packs donated by 1BaP Party List representative Silvestre “Bebot” Bello and vice Presi-dent Jejomar Binay.

“vice President Jojo Binay, being our fraternal brother in aPO, also gave his contribution

for the relief goods to the fire victims,” she said.

The food packs were dis-tributed to the victims who are temporarily sheltered at the dif-ferent public schools and cov-ered basketball courts.

It was followed by a por-ridge feeding on Saturday morning at Barangay 23 and 22 covered courts conducted by the officers and members of the aPO Southern Mindanao Region led by Regional admin-istrative Director Roger Pialago and the aPO Disaster Response Team, which is also headed by Collado.

MaNy boxing fans in Davao City think that 8-world divi-

sion boxing champion Man-ny “Pacman” Pacquiao has slowed down despite win-ning by a unanimous deci-sion against over-confident american Timothy Bradley to win back the WBO wel-terweight crown last Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las vegas.

“he is not like before be-cause of his age (Pacquiao is 35 years old) but his perfor-mance is convincing,” said yolly alfante, president of the Mindanao Professional Box-ing association (Minproba) and the Buhay Kamao Boxing Foundation.

Boxing manager-promot-er and retired police officer Willie Neri, on the other hand, said “Manny is no longer the

same Manny. he is down by 30 percent in performance.”

Balikbayan Loddy Tenizo from California, USa said that “Pascquiao is still a good box-er pero hindi na kasing bilis dati.”

“he’s in good condition from 1st to 12th round. al-though he slowed down a lit-tle now,” said Macario “Bong” Gonzaga, assistant regional director of the Land Trans-

portation Office xI.Government employee

eddie Ramas of CeNRO was surprised that Bradley sud-denly stopped fighting in the 10th round.

“hindi kaya nagpatalo siya?,” Ramas said.

engr. Loloy Rober of the Bureau of Interior and Reve-nue (BIR) Region 11, howev-er, said that Pacquiao is still fast. [PNA]

The 25th edition of the Pinoy Pride is slat-ed on May 10 at the

Mall of asia arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila featur-ing three exciting fighters from the aLa Boxing Sta-ble -- reigning WBO light flyweight champion Donnie “ahas” Nietes, former WBO-WBa flyweight king Milan “el Metodico” Melindo and ex-champion Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista.

CeO and president of aLa Promotions Michael aldeguer said that Nietes will have a rematch with Mexican Moises Fuentes, who settled for an intrigu-ing major draw in their first encounter.

Melindo, who holds the WBO International fly-weight title, is penned to fight Mexican Martin Tecua-petla. It will be his second fight since losing to WBO/WBa flyweight champion Juan Francisco estrada of Mexico last year in Macau.

Last November 30, Me-lindo scored a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision victory over an-other Mexican, Jose alfredo “Torito” Rodriguez.

Bautista, on the other hand, will be pitted against

another Mexican, Sergio vil-lanueva, aldeguer said.

In april of last year, he said Bautista lost a split decision to Jose ‘Negro’ Ramirez of Mexico in Davao City. aLa Promotions subse-quently announced his re-tirement but after months of soul searching, Bautista de-cided to return to the sport that he loves.

aldeguer stated that he has always looked at the bigger picture in promoting fights; not just in terms of wins and losses but in pro-moting Philippine boxing as a whole and preparing for the post-Pacquiao era.

Nietes has been training hard for this fight and spent a month in the U.S to look for more quality sparmates.

“I have reviewed the video of that fight,” Nietes told sportswriters in a press conference held Friday at the Rajah Park hotel in Cebu City.

“I am prepared to face him again, if the knockout presents itself, if I hurt him early, I will knock him out. If not, I am prepared to go another twelve rounds,” he said.

aldeguer said Nietes has the quiet self-belief of

a veteran. he has reigned as world champion over two divisions since September 2007. a win against Fuen-tes will put him closer to Philippine boxing’s most hallowed record –- the sev-en-year, three-month reign of Gabriel “Flash” elorde as world junior lightweight champion.

Melindo repeated his past statements that he has learned from his first career loss. he remains one of the better world title hopefuls in the country and fight fans continue to follow his prog-ress.

Bautista decided to re-turn to the sport not for the money. Bautista may not have won a world title but he is a financial success sto-ry. he owns vans that tour-ists use to travel around his native island of Bohol.

“I started boxing at a very young age,” Bautista said, “I got bored with the routine. But after I decided to take a rest I learned that I still love boxing.”

aldeguer cited Bautis-ta’s crowd drawing power.

“Boom-Boom will al-ways give the fans their money’s worth,” he said. [PNA]

a DRaGON boat paddler from Davao City will be seeing action in the

2014 Club Crew World Cham-pionship set in Ravenna, Italy on September 4-7.

Jerson Ray Royana, a member of the Dragon Warriors Dubai, is coming home to Davao this month to also join the 1st Davao Dragon Boat Festival slated on May 1-4 at the Baywalk, Queensland in Times Beach, this city.

Royana wants to paddle for the newly-formed hiraya Minokawa Dabaw, the first dragon boat club formed in Davao City last april 9.

Royana, however, will still

first join the Dragon Warriors Dubai team in the RaK Drag-on Boat Festival at the Ras al Kaima, Uae on april 25-26 before he will fly to Davao.

“Bale yan ang preparation din naming for the Club Crew World championship,” Roya-na said in a long distance in-terview Saturday evening by the Philippines News agency.

Before Royana went to Dubai to work for a fitness gym, he was a be-medalled kayaker, adventure racer and Frisbee player.

“Pero iba ang dragon boat sa kayak. Madalas akong ma-pagalitan sa simula ng aming coach during the training,” he said. [PNA]

Pinoy Pride XXV set May 10 in Mall of Asia

Many Dabawenyos think Pacquiao has slowed down but are happy of his win

Dabawenyo paddler in world championship

1BAP, APO donate food packs, lugaw to firevictims

BATTLE FOR THE REBOUND. Greg Slaughter of Ginebra (dark) disputes the rebound against Rob Dozier Jr. of Alaska (light). Nuki Sabio

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HAS HE SLOWED DOWN?after watching Man-

ny Pacquiao regain his world title from

american Timothy Bradley, many boxing fans believe the people’s champ has slowed down. Gone was the speed the world knew from the hands of the 8-time world champion.

“Manny is a little slower now. he’s not the same old quick Manny,” said Macario “Bong” Gonzaga, assistant regional director of LTO re-gional office 11 said after watching the live pay-per-view at The Royal Mandaya hotel on Sunday.

Gonzaga has not missed watching a Pacquiao fight since the Marco antonio Barrera I fight.

Jek Melendres, executive assistant to the president of TRMh Glenn scandor, be-lieves Pacquiao is already feeling the advances in age and the wear and tear of boxing. “he is still good but a little slower and the power is not there.”

But if there was one person who should know if Manny is slow or if speed is relative, it must be his hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach.

Roach was reportedly pleased with Manny Pac-quiao’s level of aggression on Sunday, when the Filipi-no star won a twelve round unanimous decision over Timothy Bradley to recap-

ture the WBO welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las vegas according to a re-port by Rick Reeno of Box-ingScene.com.

however, Roach admit-ted Pacquiao had opportuni-ties to knock Bradley down but he was slow to react.

according to the report by Reeno, one the main storylines in the pre-fight promotion to Saturday’s rematch, was Pacquiao’s display of “in-ring compas-sion.”

There had been a con-sensus from both Roach and Bradley agreed that Pacquiao had let his oppo-nents off the hook in sev-eral recent fights where he could have possibly scored a knockout.

There were no com-plaints from Roach over Pacquiao’s desire to do seri-ous damage, says the Reeno report, however, the popu-lar trainer did express some concern over Pacquiao’s de-crease in speed.

“I thought he had the killer instinct. he would open up when he got him against the ropes. I thought he opened up pretty well. he was a little bit slower than I’ve seen in the past. I don’t really know why, be-cause when he was in the dressing room working out he was on fire [but] maybe Bradley had something to

do with [Pacquiao being slower],” Roach was quoted by Reeno as saying.

In the Bradley fight, Pacquiao did not show any compassion.

he was business-like. Methodically wearing down Bradley until the flamboy-ant american got beaten up badly.

Roach reportedly said: “I don’t think he showed any compassion. he was throwing combinations. Sometimes he stayed in the pocket too long, he wanted to fight a little bit too much. I kept telling him that ‘all you have to do is outbox this guy, that you can go in and out, in and out all night long.’ But he wanted to stay in the pocket and he wanted to fight him.”

Two other boxing ex-perts in the Philippines believed Pacquiao was im-pressive in methodically de-molishing Bradley.

“If there is a Nobel Prize for the sweet science of box-ing, Pacquiao should be a winner of that award,” said atty. ed Tolentino on his Facebook page.

atty. Danrex Tapdasan, who also works as a profes-sional boxing referee, said in a television interview that “speed is relative.” In the fight against Bradley, Tapdasan said, Pacquiao did not need speed to win.

Roach: Manny has slowed down but Pinoy experts say otherwisenjb@edgedavao.net

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