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University of San Agustin
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vol. xiV No. 271
= Monday, February 29, 2016
Partylist eyes
Metro Iloilo
ecozone,
free port
By Louine Hope Conserva
A PARTYLIST group representing
Ilonggos will push for the establishment of an economic zone and
free port in the city and province
of Iloilo.
Former congressman Rolex
Suplico, first nominee of Abyan
Ilonggo (AI) Partylist, said the plan
aims to bring in more domestic and
foreign investors in Iloilo.
“Once we got chosen, we will
file House Bill No. 1 or an act
creating the Metro Iloilo (MILO)
Special Economic Zone Authority
and appropriating funds therefore
and for other purposes. The difference is that it comes with a free
port. And in the whole Visayas and
Mindanao, only Zamboanga city
has a free port,” Suplico told The
Daily Guardian on Air over Aksyon
Radyo-Iloilo, Feb. 27, 2016.
Citing the case of Zamboanga,
Suplico said the economic zone
could further propel the economy
of Iloilo and Western Visayas in
general, in terms of investments.
“The Zamboanga City Special
Economic Zone Authority and
Freeport saw its investments balloon from P9 million in 2014 to
P9 billion in 2015. We are going to
create the MILO ecozone in Iloilo
to raise our economy. It will have
board of directors. Its funding will
come from the government. If you
are an investor, you can have a 100
percent foreign-owned corporation.
We will give you residency visa and
all the privileges to put up a business
here. They need not to pay income
tax. They only have to remit three
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Top LP bets in
Capiz nix peace
covenant signing
By Jomarie A. Billones
ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Don’t they
want peaceful and orderly elections
on May 9, 2016?
This is the common impression of pundits and observers after eight LP candidates
running for top position in Capiz boycotted
the peace covenant signing initiated by the
Commission on Election (Comelec) at the
Roxas City Metropolitan Cathedral evening
of Feb. 27.
The no-shows include 1st district Rep. Antonio del Rosario who is running for Capiz
governor, Emmanuel Billones Sr. who is
running for the 1st district congressional seat,
and re-electionist 2nd district Rep. Fredenil
Castro.
Castro is a common candidate of LP and
the National Unity Party.
Other bets who failed to attend the peace
covenant were reelectionist provincial board
members Enrique Martin, Sonny Besa (1st
district), Jeffrey Layo, Camelo Robles, and
Eleuper Martinez (2nd district).
Those who attended the signing were Domingo Belonio and Ambrosio Diapo who are
both independent gubernatorial bets; reelectionist vice-governor Esteban Evan “Nonoy”
Contreras of LP and his lone opponent, former
board member Maria Emile Ardivilla (independent).
Also present were former Metro Roxas
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P300K worth of ‘shabu’
Mabilog pushes projects to
seized in Antique bust boost Iloilo City as MICE center
By Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon
MORE than P300,000 worth of suspected shabu were seized
from five persons who were arrested in a buy-bust operation
afternoon of Feb. 27, 2016 in San Jose, Antique.
The suspects are Augustus Caesar Aretano, 37, and CatP300K worth/p7
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FORMER Metro Roxas Water District general manager Medardo Pestaño (left) and Domingo Belonio sign the covenant for
peaceful May 9, 2016 elections during at the Roxas City Metropolitan Cathedral, Feb. 27, 2016. Pestaño is running for 1st district
congressman while Belonio joined the gubernatorial race. (Jomarie Billones)
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ILOILO CITY strengthens its
stature as Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions (MICE) center as it
sustains high tourist arrivals in
the metropolis through various
big ticket projects.
Mayor Jed Patrick E.
Mabilog bares improvement
plans for implementation with
the continuity of the present
administration, to raise attractiveness and capabilities
to entice the conduct of more
big events here.
“We exert extra effort to
enhance MICE in the future.
On top of it is the realization
of pipeline developmental
projects that will support this
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‘Choose candidates who
respect human rights’
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Monday, February 29, 2016
Guardian
the daily
By Maricyn A. De los Santos
Thank you to our forefathers who fight
to preserve our freedom. If not for them,
the public would not be able to watch
“Engkwentro”, a film tackling extrajudicial killings and blatant violations
of human rights.
The film is part of the 4th Active
Vista Human Rights Film Festival
which kicked off in Iloilo City, Feb. 27,
2016 at Robinsons Place-Iloilo.
Alyn Canja, managing director of
Dakila Iloilo Collective, said “the film
will leave us questioning about the leaders we need to vote, about the current
state of our society, about the preservation of moral values, about respecting
each other, about ourselves.”
Pepe Diokno’s highly acclaimed
directorial debut, which won the Lion
of the Future – “Luigi de Laurentiis”
Award and the Orizzonti Prize at the
2009 Venice Film Festival, is about
two teenage brothers Richard and
Raymond.
Richard is a leader of a gang and
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is sought by the real-life City Death
Squad – a murderous vigilante group
allegedly backed by the city mayor and
responsible for many unsolved murders
of young gangsters.
Raymond, meanwhile, is just being
inducted into rival gang.
Canja stressed how films can be
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Construction worker
killed in random stabbing
By Jennifer P. Rendon
A CONSTRUCTION worker
was killed in what appears to
be an unprovoked stabbing
incident early morning of Feb.
28, 2016 in Dumangas, Iloilo.
Juan Maximo Celeste, 42,
of Bolilao village, Dumangas,
died of multiple stab wounds on
different parts of his body.
Police Officer 3 Kim John
Banzon, Dumangas police
investigator, said Celeste was
with his uncle, 54-year old
Francisco Diximo, when he was
attacked by Bernie Diolosa, 23,
also of Bolilao village.
It was later learned that
Celeste is Diolosa’s relative as
the latter’s father is the victim’s
second cousin.
According to police ac-
counts, Diximo and Celeste
were conversing near a basketball court around 2:10 a.m.
when the suspect went near the
victim and stabbed him.
At that time, village watchman Ronnie Dagum said they
were busy looking after a community dance, just a few meters
from where the stabbing episode occurred.
Initially, witnesses thought
that it was just a fistfight since
there was no commotion that
took place before the attack.
Celeste and Diolosa did not
know each other personally
before the incident.
“Basi nakursunadahan lang.
We could not establish a motive
for now,” Banzon said.
After the attack, Diolosa fled
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AKSYON RADYO-Iloilo station manager John Paul Tia (left) welcomes the new book of Dr. Leoncio Deriada
“Praktikal Hiligaynon para sa mga Brodkaster kag mga Manunudlo” which was launched Feb. 27, 2016. The
book aims to help broadcasters, educators, and students on the proper use Hiligaynon. (Ricky D. Alejo)
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Iloilo
MUNICIPALITY OF BINGAWAN
Office of the Bids and Award Committee
INVITATION TO BID
Construction/Concreting of Brgy. Quinar-upan – Brgy. Inamyungan Farm to Market Roads
{Name of Project}
1.
2.
The Local Government Unit of Bingawan, Through the Dept. of Agriculture to apply the sum
of Four Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos Only (Php 4,950,000.00) being the
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payment under the contract for the Construction/
Concreting of Brgy. Quinar-upan –Inamyungan Farm to Market Roads, Bingawan Iloilo. Bids
Received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.
The Government Unit of Bingawan now invites bids for.
Item
1
Quantity
Unit
1
job
Description
Road Opening/ Concreting of 407.00 l.m. w/ Line Canal
Delivery of the Goods is required on April 22, 2016. Bidders should have completed, within
75 CD from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the project.
The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in
Section II.
Instruction to Bidders.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a nondiscretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform
Act”.
Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens / sole proprietorships, partnerships, or
organizations With at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock
belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws
or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA
5183 and subject to Commonwealth Act 138.
4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Local Government Unit of Bingawan
and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during 8A.M. to 5P.M.
Monday to Friday.
5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested bidders on March
9 – 14, 2016 from the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable amount of ABC
to the Cashier of the Municipality of Bingawan.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before March 15, 2016. All Bids must be
accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in
ITB Clause 18.
Bid opening shall be on March 15, 2016 at SB Session Hall at 10 o’clock in the morning.
Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at
the address below, Late bids shall not be accepted.
7. Bidders Representative must submit Special power of Attorney duly notarized for the
purpose of joining the competitive bidding of the project during the submission of Letter of
Intent (LOI).
8. Bidder or his Representative must present Two (2) valid ID’s,i.e., Recent Company ID and
SSS ID upon submission of Letter of Intent (LOI) on March 1-7,2016.
9. {Insert such other necessary information deemed relevant by the PROCURING ENTITY}
_______________________________N/A__________
_____________________ The
Local Government Unit of Bingawan reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul
the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby
incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
10. For further information, please refer to:
Bac Secretariat
BAC Office
Local Government Unit of Bingawan
Pagara St., Bingawan Iloilo
0917311778/09255457705
SGD. ALMA P. CASTILLANES
BAC Chairman
Tamper-proof
e-transactions
are possible
By M. A. De los Santos
HOW REASSURING it is
when we know the online
transactions we make with our
government are secured.
The Department of Science
and Technology-Information
and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO)
encourages government agencies and personnel, private
individuals and those in charge
of government computers, servers, and machines to avail of
the Public Key Infrastructures
(PKI) to ensure tamper-proof
online transactions.
According to the DOSTICTO headed by Director Frederick Amores, PKI allows users
of public networks like the
Internet to privately exchange
data securely.
The agency noted the government’s increasing reliance
on ICT, thus, threats from
criminals who take advantage
of public networks are ever
present.
“Thus, all the more legitimate users need employ better
technologies to keep ahead,”
the agency said.
PKI is a set of hardware,
software, policies, personnel, and procedures needed
to create, manage, distribute,
use, store, and revoke digital
certificates.
An essential component of
the E-Government Master Plan
and one of the core services
offered by the Integrated Government Philippines (iGovPhil)
Project, it is expected to ensure
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USAID trains Iloilo
stakeholders on water audit
SAVING every drop of water will result in
substantial savings which could improve water
distribution.
This is the gist of the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), through its
Water Resilient Economic Growth and Stability
(Be Secure) Project, in training Iloilo stakeholders on Water Demand Management (WDM), Feb.
29 to Mar. 2 at Seda Atria Hotel in Iloilo City.
“Water Audits: A Tool Towards Water Efficiency” training is being held in cooperation with
the El Niño Task Force of the Iloilo Provincial
Government and the City Environment and
Natural Resource Office of Iloilo City.
The training encourages stakeholders to help
in WDM by learning how to conduct rapid water
audits and evaluate how water is used in their
facilities.
It promotes effective water demand management at the local level to prepare for impending
water stress and adapt a climate-resilient and
sustainable water use.
Iloilo is one of the six focal areas in the
country where Be Secure Project is being
implemented.
The project aims to improve water security
and resilience to climate change, which targets to
help 1.2 million people gain access to improved
drinking water, and 400,000 others gain access
to improved sanitation facilities.
USAID encourages the media to help in
educating the public on the need for, and the
benefits of water demand management; advocate
among policy makers and decision makers the
need to incorporate strategies on water demand
management into policies on water management;
help advocate and inform the public on what a
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Jails in PH congested – DILG
By Louine Hope Conserva
THE DEPARTMENT of Interior and Local Government
(DILG) is looking at decongesting jails in the country.
Atty. Peter Irving Corvera,
DILG undersecretary for Public
Safety, said jails in the country
suffer from a congestion rate of
350 percent.
“A space for one person is
being occupied by three inmates. So we are lobbying to
decongest our jails by at least
150 percent through building
more facilities which could
cost about P2 billion,” he said
during the blessing and inauguration of Dumangas District
Jail on February 25.
The same is true with Manila
City Jail and the Quezon City
Jail which recorded a congestion rate of 1,000 percent.
Corvera said an ideal space
for one inmate is seven meters, the same space given to
ordinary citizens in a condominium.
“It is already bordering on
cruel and inhumane treatment.
Inmates are people who are
not yet convicted. They might
not be guilty. That is why we
should treat them as ordinary
citizens,” he said.
Corvera lauded the new
facility in Dumangas for its
ventilation and structure.
“In two years that I have
been roaming around, I have
never seen a better jail facility than this. This could even
serve as model facility,” he
said.
But the undersecretary
raised the need of a perimeter
fence around the facility.
The Dumangas jail was
funded out of the P2 million
from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and
another P2 million from a
partylist group.
Mayor Rolando Distura said
about 60 inmates from their police station will be transferred
to the new jail.
The Iloilo District Jail in
Brgy. Nanga, Pototan currently
houses more than 600 inmates
from the province.
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Martial Law II
here’s a lot of talk underscoring the dangers and the
crimes of the government under martial law. The candidacy of Senator Bongbong Marcos, the heir apparent of
his father who declared martial law is being attacked by no less
than President Benigno Aquino. The President warned that the
election of Bongbong could be precedence for the future dictatorial regime.
It is believed that if he wins the vice presidency he will be
just a breath away from taking over the government. Indeed it is
speculated that the son will follow his father.
Bongbong denies this speculation and in fact had declared that
if he ever becomes president, he will
not declare martial law. But his critics and the anti-Marcos groups are
playing on the perceived people’s
fear of martial law.
But are people afraid of martial
law? The question becomes valid
for two reasons: (1) Bongbong is
beginning to over-take Senator Chiz
Escudero in the vice presidential
Modesto P. Sa-onoy race; and (2) Davao Mayor Rodrigo
Duterte has started to push Mar
Roxas and Vice President Jejomar
Binay to the sidelines.
Setting the judgment of anti-Marcos establishment aside, we
must take note that Duterte has declared that he will rule as a
dictator. He will get rid of corruption and crime in three to six
months. He will even cover Manila Bay with corpses so that he
suggested to the enterprising to start establishing funeral parlors
because they will have brisk business if ever he wins.
Despite this clear and unmistakable declaration, people are
going for Duterte. They justify with a ridiculous explanation
that Duterte is merely joking to get into the news. He is making
shocking statements to get media coverage.
This is an electoral campaign and we ought to judge candidates
for what they say or promise to do and not get entertained with
dangerous jokes. Suppose he wins and declares martial law and rule
with a draconian hand? Can those who are campaigning for him
recall the votes or share the responsibility of a dictatorial regime?
If he wins, God forbids, and do what he promised he would do,
what then? Indeed despite what he said people who voted for him
might regrettably say “we thought you were joking” and he answers, “well I am just doing what I promised and you loved it”.
And when that happens, shall we just bite our elbow or will
the Duterte campaigners who gave us the siren song of Duterte
willing to be burned at the stake?
Reason tells us that we must avoid taking a risk but in the
case of Duterte we are not taking a risk – we are forewarned
of the terrible danger that we will face – Martial Law II under
a Duterte regime which will be worse than Marcos’. The late
Marcos at least never said he will declare martial law and did it
constitutionally. He took draconian measures, justifying it due to
threat of insurgency.
Duterte campaigned to rule under a dictatorship and people
voted for him. That will justify his totalitarian rule. He got a
mandate to rule as a tyrant.
It is stupid to think he is just joking – to repeat, what if he really
meant it? His promises can never be attained without dictatorial
rule. He cannot just kill people he thinks are grafters, addicts or
drug pushers. How many members of Congress, government ofFocus/p5
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No wealth? No health!
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N THE news recently was the suicide
of a 45-year old construction worker
from Echague, Isabela. He took his
own life because he could not pay his
hospital bill of P180,000.
The fate of this
man is not exactly
unique. Indeed, it
is a sad story we
have heard before
and will continue
to hear because
the horrible reality is delivery of
Atty. Michael health services by
Henry Ll Yusingco government is utterly substandard.
And worse, the
management and
maintenance of
public hospitals
and local health clinics are effectively
dependent on the whims and caprices of
politicians in power.
It is absolutely tragic that patient care
in public health institutions is highly
contingent on the good graces of mayors,
governors, congressmen and senators. So
every time you see the emblazoned names
and faces of politicos in ambulances, spare
a thought for our kabayan from Isabela and
those like him.
Further weakening our national health
care system is the fact that providing for
the health and well-being of the people has
essentially been hi-jacked from the state by
private health providers.
The delivery of quality health care
in the Philippines has become a virtual
monopoly of the business sector. Hence,
for Filipinos the advice to invest in one’s
health assumes a very literal meaning. And
generally, the failure to do so can lead to
dreadful outcomes.
However, for a more formal assessment
of the Philippine public health care system
I defer to “The Philippines Health System
Review” (Health Systems in Transition,
Vol. 1 No. 2, 2011) published by the World
Health Organization (WHO) in 2011:
“Despite some successes and important
progress in some areas, the Philippines’
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health sector remains marred by problems
of inequity, even after successive waves
of reform, from primary health care decentralization to the more recent health
sector reform agenda. An independent
and dominant private health sector, the
disconnect between national and local
authorities in health systems management,
and the absence of an integrated curative
and preventive network together have had
a negative impact on economic and geographic access, quality and efficiency of
health services.”
The Philippine population now stands
at a little over 100 million. Therefore, it
is only natural for the electorate to expect
candidates in the coming election to put
a premium on health care reform. And I
suppose it is also logical to count on the
five Presidentiables to carry this advocacy
with passion and urgency.
The Inquirer’s “ThINQ. Vote.” education campaign outlined the five candidates’
respective health care agenda. And the
observation that really jumps out of the
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Dominant thoughts
on Edsa One: We wasted it
(The author is an Antiqueña journalist
in Metro Manila who writes for Malaya,
Abante and VERA Files) our morning sales meeting, me and my
co-employees went to Edsa upon hearing
that Enrile and Ramos have broken away
from Marcos.
“The mood in the area was very festive.
DSA30” celebration has revived
memories of that important event Most of the people I talked with do not
in our history as a freedom-loving even know why they were there except
looking for free food.
people.
From the recollecEllen Tordesillas Cigarette vendors, ambulant vendors abound.
tions, one can glean a
There was no critical
deep sense of disappointmass in the area. People
ment, of our failure not to
were converging in front
have used our regained
freedom into building genuine democ- of Tropical Hut since there were rumors
racy – wherein people would have the that the store is going to give away food
opportunities to pursue their dreams of and drinks, I and my co-employees went
back to Makati in the afternoon tired and
a better life.
Mark Lopez shared his insights of we went to Pasay Road to go one into one
EDSA One in Facebook: “I was 17 when of the watering holes that was popular
EDSA 1 happened and my family and I during that time. I think it was chicken in
were there, together with the millions who a basket.
“I told my friends during that time that
want change. It was surreal and it was indeed a triumphant moment when news of the Edsa revolution as it is being called
Marcos family fleeing was confirmed. In is the revolution of the oligarchs who are
the immediate aftermath, all I could think against Marcos and nothing will change.
of was that our country will now be on the The lives of the poor Filipinos will not
cusp of true progress and development. Of improve except the lives of the old olicourse the foremost celebration was for the garchs. Also, the freedom that these people
reinstatement of democracy and freedom are extolling that will be given back to
the Filipinos was freedom to be poor and
to be a Filipino.
“Thirty years after, I now cringe at what hungry. Indeed, freedom of the press was
went by after EDSA1. I really don’t know restored and that’s it.”
The irony of EDSA People Power is
what it is in our psyche that we continue to
celebrate democracy but we also embraced captured by JB Baylon in an article he
wrote for VERA Files: “Imagine that: free
mediocrity, especially in governance.
“We may be free, but we are still slaves elections that are the fruits of EDSA may
to indifference, to corruption, and to greed. very end up restoring a Marcos into the
highest echelons of government! That’s
Do we really deserve this?”
Cesar Caoili emailed his recollection: the price we pay for democracy?”
The film, EDSA XXX by renowned
“I was there in Edsa on the very first day
when it all began. I was employed in one avant-garde filmmaker, KHAVN also
of the companies of the Yuchengco’s. After tackles where we are now after 30 years.
E
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page is the lack of coherence in their proposals. It seems that the
best the presidential candidates can offer was a veritable laundry
list for health care reform. Not one presented a comprehensive
and viable action plan.
This failure is absolutely inexcusable considering much of
the groundwork for identifying the necessary health reforms has
been accomplished in the WHO document. All they need to do is
synthesize the findings in this review and present to the Filipino
electorate a realistic and doable strategy to establish a world-class
health care system in the country.
However, while we can implore the Chief Executive to champion the cause for massive health reform in the Philippines, the
task of creating the comprehensive health care framework itself
ultimately belongs to the legislature. Meaning, this is a job for
our senators and congressmen.
I am not suggesting for a minute that we give presidential candidates a free pass when it comes to health reform. This particular
issue concerns every Filipino after all.
But it is good to bear in mind at this stage in the campaign
period that we should also be seeking a clear and viable legislative
health reform agenda from senatorial and congressional aspirants.
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from p.4
ficials and members of the judiciary will be floating in Manila
Bay within three to six months
of Duterte’s regime?
What will happen to the rule
of law, to judicial determination
of guilt?
Duterte exhibited behavior
that does not respect others,
not even the Holy Father when
they cross him or irk his convenience and pride.
So far the only substantive
program of government of Duterte is federalism but without
any specifics. Remember that
Hitler preached the same kind
of principle and coupled with
dictatorial power he dragged
Germany and the world in the
most terrible and deadly war of
the centuries.
To paraphrase Communist
Party chairman Jose Ma.
Sison speaking in the Netherlands, “I will not gamble”
with Duterte after the candidate spoke at the Lyceum.
It opened last Wednesday as part of the 4th
edition of the Active Vista Human Rights
Film Festival.
The festival theme is “truth X imagination.”
Festival Director Leni Velasco said,
“We commemorate EDSA every year
because 30 years ago, the nation saw
truth and acted on it. The truth is 30
years after, we have forgotten this truth
because we have been facing other truths
as well, truths that we live with every
day of our lives – the truth in the face of
children living in the streets; of a mother
whose child has disappeared; of women
sexually abused or trafficked; of people
discriminated because of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression;
of families torn apart by the need to look
for greener pastures abroad; of workers
living on deplorable working conditions;
of parents who can barely provide food in
their family’s tables; of farmers suffering
from the impacts of climate change; of
commuters losing their productivity and
dignity in the horrible traffic situation;
of public servants who makes corruption
a sustainable living, of this May 2016
elections where the changes in leadership
means nothing to ordinary Filipinos; of a
government who has failed to live up to
the promise of EDSA.”
Velasco said Active Vista explores the
recurring questions “30 Years after EDSA,
has nothing really changed? Are we better
off now than we were before?” through
a political satirical musical dedicated to
“Filipinos who know how to live for love
of freedom and liberty.”
For screening schedules, check out www.
activevista.ph or call Kai 09151780240.
(www.ellentordesillas.com)
Indeed, we also need to hear from these particular candidates a
firm and unequivocal commitment to pursue the necessary sociopolitical reforms once elected to Congress.
Filipinos should realize that the primordial duty of lawmakers
is to enact laws which address contingencies compromising the
overall health and well-being of the Philippine population. We
must set aside the image of senators and congressmen grilling
witnesses during congressional hearings because they are not mere
investigators nor prosecutors. First and foremost, legislators must
be reliable problem solvers.
Therefore, we should also be asking ourselves, will the
likes of Manny Pacquiao, Alma Moreno, and Tito Sotto be
able to fulfil this mandate? Will congressional candidates of
their caliber have the wherewithal to devise a world-class
public health care framework? From what we know of these
personalities, can we confidently say they will be able to
provide the appropriate solutions to our ever burgeoning list
of problems?
As responsible voters, I believe we have to recognize the grave
fact that for many of our compatriots the answers to these questions have become literally a matter of life or death. Hence, we
owe it to them to be more discerning and discriminating when
filling out our ballot.
Neither should we.
Shorn of expletives and
draconian measures, what has
Duterte to offer within the
bounds of the Constitution, the
laws and morality? His life, he
admits are already mired in the
pool of immorality. He said
so himself. Is this the kind of
president we want?
Despair can make us lose
perspectives.
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Pray without ceasing
Y
ES, THAT is actually what is proper to us. We need to
pray without ceasing, as St. Paul told us in his First Letter to the Thessalonians. (5,16) To keep our spiritual life
alive, to make it survive all trials in life, let alone, to make it work
effectively and grow healthily, we need to pray without letup.
What food is to our biological life, prayer is to our spiritual
life. Prayer is like the breathing and the very beating of the heart
of our life with God and with others. It is the primary and abiding
link we have with God and with everybody else. Without it, we
would simply isolate ourselves.
In short, we can say that while God is objectively with us, since
he is present everywhere, we have to make sure that on our part, we
should also be subjectively with him. Precisely, St. Augustine once
complained about this problem
of God being with us while we
are not with him. We need to
correspond to this objective
reality of our unbreakable and
intimate relation with God.
And more than just mouthing some vocal prayers, which
are also good moments of
Fr. Roy Cimagala prayer, it’s the moment-to-moment awareness of God’s presence, made alive by referring
everything to him-conferring
with him, consulting, asking questions or help, etc.-that comprises our prayer. The stream of our consciousness itself should
be prayer!
We have to be wary of what Christ himself warned us: “In
praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will
be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your
Father knows what you need before you ask him.” (Mt 6,7)
Our prayer should come from our heart. It should reflect the
unvarnished reality of our heart. Never mind if it does not look
very beautiful yet. We just have to pray with faith, like a person
who feels a great need for God precisely because of his frailties,
if not, his sins, defects and failures.
With that attitude toward prayer, we can easily enter into an
intimate conversation with God, like a little child confiding to his
father who will always understand and help him regardless of the
child’s conditions.
To be sure, our filial prayer would not undermine our common
sense, our contact with the daily realities, our interest in the arts, sciences and technologies, our involvement in all the mundane and temporal human affairs-our business, politics, sports, entertainment, etc.
Rather, our prayer sharpens and fosters all of these human
operations. If done properly, it would purify and deepen our
understanding of things, and strengthen our involvement in our
earthly daily affairs.
Praying all the time is always possible and doable because
it does not need a bodily organ for it to be done. It is a spiritual
operation that can transcend the use of our bodily faculties. It is
more a matter of attitude, of belief, which we can always have
even if it is not expressly articulated or bodily manifested.
As such, it can be done in any situation-while we are working,
playing, resting, having fun, etc. But it would be good that we
spend some moments of vocal or mental prayer, engaging God
in a loving conversation, for these would help us to be prayerful
in all our other activities and situations in life.
Thus, we have to be ready to do some vocal prayers and mental prayer. These are exercises that can build and fuel our life of
prayer. With them, we engage God in a more direct way, and in a
more loving way, giving him due worship and adoration.
Besides, those moments of vocal prayer and mental prayer
would be good moments to thank God for everything we have
received, and also to ask for pardon for the mistakes and sins we
have committed, as well as to ask for favors that we need.
With prayer, we can get to be receptive to God’s will and ways.
We become familiar with his words and his teachings that are a
sure guide in our life. With it, we are not simply living our life
on our own. We would be living it with God, which is how our
life should be, since we are his creatures, and creatures made in
his image and likeness, meant to enter and take part in the very
life of God himself.
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Rats infest Isabela farms
By Dolly Yasa
BACOLOD City – Rats damaged more or
less 50 hectares of rice farms at CamangCamang village in Isabela, Negros Occidental as of Feb. 28, 2016.
Isabela Municipal Agriculturist Arturo
Calma said he is also validating reports that
rats have infested rice farms in San Agustin
and Riverside villages.
While the infestation affected more than
42 farmers and their families, Calma said
it cannot be used as basis to declare a state
of calamity in the municipality although he
agreed that there is a need to address the
situation immediately.
Calma said the Office of Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) sent a team to meet with
farmers’ group to discuss the problem.
OPA has scheduled the baiting of rats
on March 9, 2016.
Farmers were instructed on how to
spread out the bait as well as pesticides
and destroy the holes believed to be hiding
places of rodents.
Calma said the farmers were told to bury
dead rats but not before cutting off their
tails as proof for their rewards.
He also refuted reports that rice from
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‘Informal
settlers’ to
file raps
vs mayor
By Dolly Yasa
BACOLOD City – Informal
settlers at the relocation site of
the Himamaylan City government in Suay village will file
charges against Mayor Agustin
Bascon and other city officials
before the Commission on
Human Rights (CHR) and the
Regional Trial Court for the
demolition of their house last
week.
Luna Aguillon, spokesman
of the group and a victim of
the alleged illegal demolition,
told reporters that she and
other complainants will go to
the CHR office here to file the
charges.
Aguillon said that aside from
her, more than 15 relocation
beneficiaries were also served
with demolition notices by the
City Engineer’s Office.
She pointed to “politics” as
the motive behind the demolition of their shanties.
Aguillon said she is among
the first settler at the Menchit
Gatuslao Bascon (MGB) Village-Antolo Relocation Site
in 2007.
Aguillon, a purok leader,
said she received summons and
notices after she was allegedly
seen in one of the gathering
of Barangay Captain Cherrie
Hope Maravilla Belarga of
Suay, who is running for mayor
against Bascon.
She said the demolition team
from the City Engineer’s Office
did not even present a court order to back the demolition.
Bascon said he will not react
to the claims of Aguillon so
as “not to sensationalize the
issue.”
Iloilo...
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Open Tennis Championship in
2001. He later on became the
champion of tournament in the
2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,
2011, 2012 and 2013 editions.
Vice Mayor Jose Espinosa
III, chairman of the Iloilo City
Sports Council, said they are all
set for the competition.
“Ilonggos will again witness top caliber tennis players
of the country battling here in
Iloilo City as we hosted the
same event 30 years ago,” he
added.
Jojo Castro of the city sports
office said Ilonggo players will
have an opportunity to play
with top professional tennis
players of the country and the
chance to be discovered in the
tournament.
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BACOLOD City – The two police officers who
were killed in an ambush staged by New People’s
Army (NPA) members were laid to rest Feb. 28,
2016 in their hometowns.
Police Officers Joe Harry Peralta of Kabankalan City and Henry Vell Pacheco of Candoni
town were buried with full military honors and a
21-gun salute, according to Senior Supt. William
Señoron, acting Negros Occidental provincial
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Señoron said the families of both policemen
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alino Orellosa, 48, both of San
Fernando village, San Jose;
Ilarde Villar, 31, of Madrangca
village; Alfredo Vista, 38, of
Jinalinan village, Bugasong
town; and Jason dela Cruz, 27,
of Badiang village, San Jose.
Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA) 6, together with San Jose
Police Station, targeted Orellosa in
its anti-illegal drugs operation.
Superintendent Norby Escobar, San Jose police chief,
said Orellosa has been on their
watch list of suspected illegal
drug personalities.
“He could have been using
his house as drug den,” Escobar
added.
Aside from San Jose town,
the suspected drug peddler is
believed to be selling shabu in
neighboring towns.
Recovered during the operations were 5 small and 4
big sachets of suspected shabu
with an aggregate weight of
54 grams and estimated street
value of P324,000.
Anti-drug operatives also
confiscated P500 cash and assorted drug paraphernalia.
The five suspects are now
detained and will be charged
for violation of Republic Act
9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act).
USAID...
gets to help the Philippine Government achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goal 6 – to ensure availability
and sustainable management
of water and sanitation for
all, to substantially increase
water-use efficiency across all
sectors by 2030, and to ensure
sustainable withdrawals and
supply of freshwater to address
water scarcity.
The USAID has been actively promoting Water Demand
Management in Iloilo by part-
nering with the academe, utilities, among others, particularly
in gathering baseline data.
Iloilo stakeholders will learn
the experience of water-poor
countries, including Jordan,
and how it manages its very
limited resources.
With these exposures as well
as the consistent reminder of
threats posed by El Niño and
climate change, the USAID is
hopeful stakeholders will not
adapt what they learn in the
trainings.
POWER OF FILMS
Ted Aldwin Ong of Dakila
Iloilo Collective stressed in his
message how films can inform,
educate and “nag” the public
with the “harsh social realities
that our fellow Filipinos are
being subjected into, especially
those who continue to be at the
margins and are neglected in
spite of the progress that we
have achieved as a nation.”
“This, with the hope that
the themes we bring to you
will spark action from the individual up to a collective for
social change,” he added.
Ong said film is “a powerful and evolving medium that
utilizes changes in technology
and innovations just to put
across and bring to you issues
that many Filipinos encounter
everyday – with some overcoming it and with others giving their life for it.”
“Cinema is a tool for education,” he said, thus, Dakila will
start to bring films through its
Mobile Screening Program.
“We are hoping that through
our human rights film catalogue, more filmmakers shall
be able to showcase their films
and bring their messages directly to the audience. Through
this, we also aspire that the
Filipino audience, upon seeing
more of these kinds of films,
may be able to empathize with
human rights struggles and
embrace it as their own.”
Negros Occidental, also called
the attention of farmers in
rat-infested areas to be extra
careful against leptospirosis
which comes from the wastes
of rats.
“While leptospirosis is usally rampant during rainy season, farmers in rat infested
areas should be extra careful
against it. Especially if they
have wounds, they should
avoid wading in the ricefields,”
Tumimbang said.
Although leptospirosis is
deadly, early detection is very
important as it could be easily cured using antibiotics, he
added.
“If farmers have headaches
and fever, they should immediately take antibiotics upon
a physician’s prescription,” he
added.
Office, and various police stations also allocated a portion
of their MOOE (Maintenance
and Other Operating Expenses)
to the widows of Pacheco and
Peralta.
PRO 18 is looking into providing livelihood assistance to
the widow of Pacheco who is
unemployed, and scholarships
to the siblings of the slain police officers.
The ambush mounted by
the NPA rebels on Feb. 11,
2016 in Candoni left two
policemen dead and injured
two other PNP officers and
civilian.
Another civilian identified
as Julius Miravalles was also
hit by a stray bullet.
Meanwhile, residents of
Candoni town led by their officials headed by Mayor Cicero
Borromeo staged an indignation
rally Feb. 27, 2016 to condemn
the ambush and call for justice
for the victims.
talking to Diximo when the
incident happened.
Celeste was also not in possession of a chisel but was
merely holding on to a sling
bag containing his personal
belongings.
He came from work in Iloilo
City and dropped by the basketball court.
Celeste was still brought
to Ramon Duremdes District
Hospital in Dumangas town
but was pronounced dead on
arrival.
A single father, Celeste orphaned seven children, the eldest of whom is 18 years old.
His wife allegedly left for
Manila and never came back.
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from p.2
water audit is and how they can
do their part by conducting it
in their homes and institutions;
and create a reliable, consistent
stream of publicity on water
demand management that will
motivate the public to use water
more efficiently and for policy
makers to be involved.
Resource speakers include
Valerie Pape, an international
WDM expert from the USA.
The Be Secure Project tar-
Choose...
from p.2
used to seek the truth, and use
imagination to present the truth
the audience.
“I believe that films could
create a revolution. The truth is
for most filmmakers, this is the
reason why we make films,”
she said.
She challenged Ilonggos, especially students to remember
the 1986 People Power Revolution which brought back freedom to the Filipino nation.
“May we remember the truth
and the people who fought for
it. Let’s imagine a nation where
truth reigns and our rights are
preserved,” she stressed.
Rats...
from p.6
rat-infested farms can cause
leptospirosis as grains that
underwent milling process are
free of contamination.
Farmers were also alerted
for a possible break out of
leptospirosis due to the rat
infestation.
Dr. Ernell Tumimbang,
provincial health officer of
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cops...
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government for their funeral
services.
“Additional benefits will be
given to the families of the slain
police officers by the Public
Safety Mutual Benefit Inc.,
and Armed Forces and Police
Savings and Loan Association
Inc.,” he added
Señoron said the Police
Regional Office 18, Negros
Occidental Police Provincial
Construction...
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but voluntarily surrendered to
barangay officials at 4:45 a.m.
He claimed that it was Celeste
who tried to attack him with a
chisel.
But witnesses refuted the
suspect’s claim asserting that
the victim was standing and
Peace...
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Water District general manager Medardo Pestaño who
is running for 1st district representative against Billones,
reelectionist board members
Blesilda Almalbis, Roberto
Ignacio, Eduardo Magallanes,
and Karen Palomar in the 2nd
district, and Dumarao town
councilor Victor Tanco Jr.
Pestaño is running under the
United Nationalist Alliance.
The activity was attend-
Partylist...
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percent of their income,” he
said.
Suplico said the MILO ecozone will also prioritize hiring
Ilonggos.
CHEAPER
MEDICINES ACT
Abyan Ilonggo (AI) is also
pushing for the passage and
amendment of the Cheaper
Medicines Act which he and former Iloilo 4th district congressman Ferjenel Biron authored.
“This time, it will be mandatory and we will be requiring
companies to implement the
reduction in the price of medicines,” he said.
Mabilog...
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flourishing industry. We are on
track at hitting our target of
three million tourists in 2020
which will mean more jobs
for the Ilonggos,” Mabilog
stressed.
He said the administration
will push for big ticket projects connecting the city to the
rest of the region such as the
rail transport system that will
pass through tourist spots in
Estancia, Antique and Aklan;
a bridge linking Iloilo and
Guimaras; the ongoing new
ferry terminal to Guimaras;
construction of new Freedom
Grandstand; and restoration of
heritage sites including Sunburst Park, Kerr Building, Fort
San Pedro and Jaro Plaza.
Iloilo City’s current booming
economic status is constantly
recognized by major international organizations such as the
United Nations (UN), United
States Agency for International
Development (USAID), Asian
Development Bank (ADB),
World Bank (WB), Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), CityNet,
London-based City Mayor’s
Foundation, and Bloomberg,
among others.
The City of Love continuously catches the interest of
global media with series of
interviews and features complementing the wider reach of
online and social media.
The start of additional direct
flights to Incheon, South Korea
Tamper-proof...
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secure and reliable online transactions with the government,
it said.
Part of PKI is digital certificates considered more secure
than the usual 10-digit passwords, which only provides
80-bits of security and are easily breached.
“A Digital Certificate issued
by PKI will have at a minimum
2048-bit system generated key
to further ensure user identity,”
it stressed.
Among the benefits of PKI
ed by Capiz police director
Robert Rodriguez, Brigadier
General Harold Cabreros of
the AFP, Comelec provincial
election supervisor Elizabeth
Doronila, municipal election
officers, and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible
Voting (PPCRV).
Despite being an opposition
candidate, Pestaño defended LP
candidates who were absent
from the event saying most of
them have no opponents while
other rivals are considered
“token” or weak.
“I think the absence of LP
bets in this kind of undertaking won’t affect peaceful elections,” he added.
Doronila said some of the
candidates who failed to attend
the peace covenant signing
have previous appointment
which they could not cancel.
Doronila said the candidates
who failed to attend the signing
can still sign the pledge to show
their support for peaceful and
credible elections.
One feature of the act is
the creation of the Drug Price
Control Board which will set
the price of essential life-saving
medicines.
The current version of the
law lacks tooth as price regulation depends on the decision
of the President per recommendation of the Department
of Health.
Island will also start which
could compete with that of Boracay Island. Tourism must be
tempered with protection of our
environment,” Suplico said.
FASTER INTERNET
CONNECTION
Another advocacy of AI is
the preservation of the environment alongside growth in
tourism.
“When you go to Gigantes
Island, there is an influx of
visitors there. And this year,
the re-development of Sicogon
Suplico, a former lawyer of
the National Telecommunications
Commission, said he understands
the need for a faster internet connection in the country.
AI also intends to achieve
100 percent PhilHealth coverage, strengthening of education
system, and improvement of
district hospitals.
“Abyan Ilonggo is a party
formed by Ilonggos for Ilonggos,” Suplico said.
later this year is also seen to
attract more guests.
Mabilog referred to the significant 41.52 percent increase
in number of tourists totaling
957,090 in 2015 compared to
676,287 visitors in 2014 which
will mean more economic activities in Iloilo City.
There were 42,677 foreign
visitors in the city topped by
26,807 Koreans; 2,150 Overseas Filipino Workers; and
912,263 domestic tourists,
based on data from the City
Tourism and Development
Office.
“The increasing number of
tourists complements the plan
to position the city as MICE
center, festival capital, and
sports destination. We have
put in place infrastructures that
support tourism, accessible
connectivity and peace and order and we are now reaping the
very positive results,” Mabilog
affirmed.
“The city is a complete tourism package. We have gained
foothold and market share of
the MICE market. Point in case,
Dinagyang is the best tourism
event and the banner festival
promotion for Iloilo internationally,” he said.
After the four major festivities – Dinagyang, Paraw
Regatta, Chinese New Year
and Jaro fiesta – big sports
tourism events will kick off
such as the annual Iloilo Bike
Festival, Dragon Boat race
and National Milo Marathon
Finals.
In March alone, at least
10,000 will be visiting the city
to attend gatherings in Iloilo
Convention Center and various convention halls of hotel
and resorts.
Having a big target for tourist arrivals, the City Government and in partnership with
the private sector is working
doubly hard and putting up
tourism infrastructures and
programs to become an ideal
destination.
“The future is so bright
for the tourism sector in the
city which creates jobs and
opportunities for the Ilonggos. We are committed to be
a premier destination in the
country with culture, heritage
and the warmth of Ilonggos as
part of our main attractions,”
Mabilog said.
“We are pleased with this development as this clearly shows
our painstaking efforts towards
effective tourism promotions
are paying off,” he added.
The city has produced brochures and posters, set up
tourism information desks, arranged for city tours, partnered
with the private sector for better
tourism promotions, among
others.
The mayor said Iloilo City
is now a preferred convention
destination and a benchmark
city for all other local government units to learn about best
practices in governance.
“With the knowledge about
the awards and recognitions
and the many improvements
in infrastructure lately, Iloilo
City has become a by-word not
only locally but internationally,
thus encouraging more visitors
to come here,” Mabilog stated.
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are: it provides significant
protection against unauthorized access of common communications; vastly improves
verifiable identification or
an individual or entity; and
Digital Certificates that can
b e accep ted as ev iden ce
in courts like paper documents.
Some of its applications are
authentication in web applications, electronic documents and
forms signing, virtual private
networks (VPNs), wireless
networks and email and instant
messaging.
While PKI is an ICT leap in
the country, the DOST-ICTO
said there still much to be
done.
“Wouldn’t it be nice if we
can file income tax returns
online, bid on government procurement proceedings, apply
for loans, and pay our taxes in
the convenience of our homes,
knowing our transactions are
secure and tamper-proof?” it
asked.
“All these applications require the PKI, and it is only
matter of time before they become a reality,” it added.
TOURISM
Bisping edges Silva
in five rounds
A BLOODIED Michael Bisping outlasted former UFC middleweight champion Anderson
“The Spider” Silva in a strange,
wild bout in the main event of
UFC Fight Night 84 in London
on Saturday night.
Bisping won with scores
48-47 across the board but not
before surviving a flying knee
towards the end of the third
round that nearly knocked him
out, and led Silva to start celebrating prematurely.
The Englishman had arguably won the first two rounds,
even registering knockdowns
of Silva twice, but the Brazilian
legend found his rhythm in the
third and then took advantage
of a crucial error by Bisping
late.
Bisping had pointed to the
referee for his mouth guard,
which fell off in the heat of
the action, when Silva caught
him with a flying knee that
crumpled him to the mat. The
horn sounded, and Silva started
celebrating, even climbing the
cage.
The fight was not officially
called off, however, and Bisping was able to recover enough
to hold off Silva’s charge in
the final two rounds and win
the bout.
“I worship this guy. This guy
is the greatest martial artist of
all time,” Bisping said of Silva
after the bout. “This has been
a lifelong quest. Anderson,
thank you.”
Bisping improved to 29-7 in
his career, while Silva is now
33-7. Silva has not won a UFC
bout since October 2012.
In the co-main event, Gegard Mousasi outlasted Thales
Bisping/p7
Iloilo City hosts
nat’l tennis tilt
By Elyrose S. Naorbe
ILOILO CITY will be hosting the 2016
Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera
Padala (PPS-PEP) Iloilo City Open Tennis
Championship at the LaPaz Plaza tennis
court, Feb. 29 to Mar. 6.
The 16 seeded Philippine Tennis Asso-
ciation (PHILTA) players will clash with
topnotch Ilonggo smashers.
Team PHILTA is led by the current
tennis superstar Johnny Arcilla, an 8-time
champion at the Philippine Columbian Association Open Tennis Championship.
Joining Arcilla in the tournament are
Fritz Verdad and Leandro Lazaro of the
National University Bulldogs who recently
won gold medals in the University Athletics Association of the Philippines 2016.
Arcilla has been representing the country in various international competitions.
He first won his first men’s single title
at the Philippine Columbian Association
Iloilo/p6
GOLDEN STATE Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after
hitting the game-winning shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder
in overtime at Chesapeake Energy Arena. (Mark D. Smith/USA
TODAY Sports/Reuters)
Curry delivers
again as Warriors
beat Thunder
STEPHEN CURRY delivered
again for Golden State, hitting
a three-pointer from beyond 30
feet with 0.6 of a seconds left
on Saturday night to rally the
Warriors to a 121-118 overtime
win over the Oklahoma City
Thunder.
Curry scored 46 points and
tied an NBA record shared by
Kobe Bryant and Donyell Marshall with his 12th three-pointer
of the game.
Curry finished 12 of 16 from
three-point range. Guard Klay
Thompson added 32 points as
the Warriors improved their
record to 53-5.
Forward Kevin Durant had
37 points and 12 rebounds to
lead the Thunder. Guard Russell Westbrook contributed 30
points, 13 assists and seven
rebounds.
Oklahoma City (41-18) lost
for the fourth time in its last
five games.
With 4:45 left in the fourth
quarter, the Thunder led by nine
points. Westbrook put Oklahoma City up by 11 with a driving layup, but Curry responded
with back-to-back layups.
Curry then drained a threepointer to cut the gap to four
points. After a Durant miss,
Golden State forward Dray-
mond Green hit one of two
from the free-throw line and
the lead was down to 96-93
with 2:15 left.
Westbrook missed a long
three-pointer, but Thunder
guard Andre Roberson tracked
down the loose ball. It led to
Durant going to free throw line
and burying two shots to give
Thunder a 98-93 lead.
However, Curry drained a
three-pointer from the top of
the key. Thunder forward Serge
Ibaka answered with a threepointer before Thompson hit a
long three-pointer.
The Thunder led 100-99
with 27 seconds left and Durant
seemed to put the game away
when he buried a three-pointer.
But a layup by Thompson and
a turnover by Durant gave the
Warriors a chance.
With 0.7 on the clock, Durant fouled Warriors forward
Andre Iguodala, who hit two
free throws to tie score and
force overtime.
The Thunder scored five
quick points to start overtime,
but four straight points from
Curry got the Warriors to within
one.
Durant fouled out and the
Thunder had to go the final 3:30
Curry/p7
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PHL business confidence
drops in Q1 2016 - survey
THE BUSINESS sector is less optimistic about the first quarter of the year as economic activity slows down after the holiday
season, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey
conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The overall confidence index (CI) declined to 41.9 percent for
the first three months of the year from 45.2 percent a year earlier
and 51.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015.
“Business sentiment remains favorable for the first quarter although optimism was lower from the outlook a year ago,” BSP
Monetary Policy Subsector Managing Director Francisco G.
Dakila Jr. told reporters on Friday.
The less upbeat outlook was seasonal for the first quarter,
Dakila noted.
“Movement is really to be expected because this is largely
due to seasonality. Of the 15 survey results we have had so far,
10 showed a downturn. That’s a two-thirds majority reflecting
the seasonality,” he said.
The Bangko Sentral also noted the decline in world oil prices
and other commodities, as well as growing concerns about the
global economic growth amid the weak performance of China.
The drop in optimism was also linked to the wait-and-see attitude of businesses in relation to the May elections, the adverse
impact of El Niño, the strong market competition, and the bearish trend in the stock market.
On the other hand, businesses were more optimistic about the
second quarter, with the index rising to 49.6 percent from 43.9
percent.
“The next quarter CI suggests that economic growth could be
higher for the next quarter,” Dakila said.
A more favorable outlook was driven by election-related
spending in the run up to the May elections, more orders and
projects, and higher demand for summer.
Respondents also expect the introduction of new and enhanced
business processes, business expansions, and new product lines.
“(I)n anticipation of brisker business for Q2 2016, the outlook
of firms on the volume of business activity for the quarter ahead
turned more optimistic across sectors,” the central bank said in
a separate statement.
The employment outlook also increased to 27.2 percent from
19.5 percent, indicating expectations of an overall increase in the
number of new employees for the second quarter.
On inflation, more respondents expected inflation to rise for
the current and next quarters.
Still, businesses expected inflation to “remain low” at 1.9 percent in the first quarter and 2.1 percent in the second quarter.
More respondents also expected the peso to appreciate and
interest rates to increase in the first quarter of the year.
The survey was conducted from January 5 to February 17,
with a total of 1,539 respondent firms. (GMA News Online)
PHL electronic export
growth seen falling by half
GROWTH IN Philippines’ electronics
exports this year will only be half as
much as in 2015, reflecting slow demand
from major market China, the head of
the country’s biggest industry group said
on Friday.
After rising 7.9 percent in 2015, shipments of electronic products, the Southeast Asian country’s largest export item,
are only expected to increase by 0-4
percent this year, said Danilo Lachica,
president of the Semiconductor and
Electronics Industries in the Philippines
Inc (SEIPI).
“We’re looking at single-digit growth
because the major economies haven’t
fully recovered, especially with China
being one of our biggest export markets,” Lachica told Reuters by phone.
China, the world’s No. 2 economy,
saw its slowest growth in a quarter of a
century in 2015. The country’s central
bank said it still has room and tools in
its monetary policy to deal with potential downside risks to the economy this
year.
Philippine imports dropped about
26 percent in December, the sharpest
fall since 2009, signaling tougher days
ahead for one of Asia’s fastest-growing
economies.
Imports of semiconductors, which the
country re-exports as electronics products, contracted almost 40 percent.
Lachica said domestic manufacturers
used up remaining inventory, leading to
the decline in semiconductor imports in
December, when no plants were shut.
Imports of semiconductors have risen
from June to November.
Electronics exports this year from
the Philippines would be driven by
demand for high-end products like
Internet-connected devices and cloud
storage, and high data consumption,
Lachica said.
The Philippine government lowered
its 2016 export growth target to 5 percent from 6 percent, citing a “very challenging” external environment. It also
cut its economic growth goal to 6.8-7.8
percent from 7-8 percent.
SEIPI is comprised of 270 semiconductors and electronics manufacturers
including units of Samsung Electronics
and Texas Instruments, employing more
than 2 million workers. (Reuters)
Inflation seen between 0.9 and 1.7 percent in February
THE BANGKO Sentral ng
Pilipinas sees inflation to remain subdued in February
amid lower food, oil and transport costs.
BSP Governor Amando
Tetangco explains the fall in
rice, gasoline and LPG prices,
as well as the provisional rollback in jeepney fares are all
seen to dampen inflation pressures for the month.
Tetangco adds the inflation
forecast for February is in line
with the BSP’s inflation target
of 2 to 4 percent for this year
and 2017.
Inflation eased to 1.4 per-
cent in 2015 from 4.1 percent in the previous year due
to stable food prices, as well
as cheaper utility rates on the
back of depressed world oil
prices. (ABS-CBN News)
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ILOILO Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr., 2nd district Rep. Arcadio Gorriceta and Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog prepare the love
locks for the Francheska Bridge
RIBBON-cutting ceremony at the Francheska Bridge
Iloilo City Center: A new
development landmark
By Charity Faith Lozañes
THE ILOILO City Center (ICC) is a
15.2-hectare prime real estate property
located along the Iloilo West Diversion
Road or Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue.
It is intended to be a mixed-use development with a shopping mall, a high rise
condominium, hotels, buildings and residential lots.
Last Feb. 6, 2016, the topping-off ceremony of the estate property was led by
the Gaisano Capital Group (GCG) Chairman Edmund Gaisano Sr. together with
his family.
The event was also graced by Senate
President Franklin Drilon, Iloilo City
Rep. Jerry Treñas, Mayor Jed Patrick
Mabilog, Vice Mayor Joe Espinosa III,
and members of Iloilo City Council.
Mayor Anthony Silva, the mayor of
Stockholm, California and Iloilo City’s
sister city for 50 years, also attended the
ceremony.
Mabilog quoted in his speech one of
Chairman Edmund Gaisano’s words
about ICC, “This will be a new city within a City.”
Mabilog took the opportunity to thank
Gaisano Capital for believing in Iloilo
City’s potential and future.
The ICC makes a new mark in Iloilo
City’s development with its remarkable
features such as “Canal dela Reyna”, a
1-kilometer manmade lake; the paraw-inspired “Francheska Bridge” and its love
locks, the Hennesy Lane and the most
awaited 40-storey mixed-used Gaisano
tower which will be the first of its kind
in the city.
“Eddie (Gaisano) I can assure you,
give us few more years, we will beat
Cebu in terms of economic development.
That is why you didn’t make a mistake
in coming here to develop this Iloilo City
Center,” Drilon said.
The ICC is envisioned to be a leader in
sustainable design not only in its buildings, but within the whole development.
Mr. Gaisano Sr. thanked the Ilonggos
for the warm welcome as he and his family bowed in front of the attendees of the
ceremony.
The 15.2-hectare mixed use development is expected to bring in P12 billion
in investments in and more than 10,000
jobs.
GAISANO Capital Group Chairman Edmund Gaisano and Sen.
Franklin Drilon lead the tree-planting ceremony.
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THE Francheska Bridge
Julieta’s
“So Nice To Come Home To”
BOOK your stay for Easter at Summit Ridge Tagaytay and enjoy inclusions such as movie showing, free use of pool and gym
facilities and a choice of afternoon coffee and cake or sundown
cocktails with pica-pica.”
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Tel. No. (036) 621 2088 / (036) 621 4088
Arnaldo Boulevard, Roxas City, Capiz
Philippines, 5800
Eager for Easter at Summit Ridge Tagaytay
LESS THAN a month to go
and its Easter! Summit Ridge Tagaytay
offers its Eager for Easter
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at Php9,977 for a twin/king
classic room, Php10,277 for
a twin/king deluxe room and
Php18,377 for a 2 bedroom/
summit suite room. All rates are inclusive of
buffet breakfast, access to
movie showing, free use of
pool and gym facilities and
choice of afternoon coffee and
cake (one round) or sundown
cocktails with pica-pica (one
round). A 30% discount will
be offered to guests who wish
to stay on March 26 if booking
is made a day before.
Summit Ridge Tagaytay
boasts of 108 rooms and suites
that offer a stunning view of
Taal Volcano. Its recreational
facilities include a tranquil spa,
an infinity pool, an in-house
gym, and indoor basketball and
badminton courts which allow
guests to relax and rejuvenate. The hotel’s onsite restaurant, Sisterfields by Cravings,
offers delectable dining treats,
a mix of Filipino and International Cuisine.
Summit Ridge Tagaytay is
located at Km. 58, Gen. Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay, 4120
Cavite. It can be accessed via
SLEX (South Luzon Expressway) or via Aguinaldo Highway.
For bookings and inquiries, log
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Iznart St. Iloilo City
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283 Iznart St., Iloilo City
Tel. No. (033) 336-3675 • 509-9895
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Landline (033) 5016521
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• Footspa
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‘Tubok’ at Casa Real Gallery
DRIVEN WITH passion to see a future where Ilonggos embody their cultural roots, artist Kinno Florentino will open his first solo exhibition, Tubok, featuring clothing, accessories and artworks inspired
by Panay Bukidnon at the Casa Real Gallery, with a
fashion show and reception on February 28, Sunday,
at 6PM.
“I want to show how the modern women embrace their ethno-cultural identity and independence
through fashion,” Florentino stressed. “I aim to create
a contrast between traditional and contemporary yet
maintaining the same spirit in both,” he continued.
Each color, pattern, and materials were carefully
taken into account by the artist in creating the contemporary designs as it is important to preserve the
identity of the Panay-Bukidnon, and the stories that
they tell.
Florentino stated, that in order to deliver an impact
and also introducing the fashionable public to the intricate patterns, the traditional Panubok, Panay-Bukidnon
embroidery, are juxtaposed with clean-cut, minimalist
designs suited for comfortable every day wear.
“Fashion has been and will always be a form of
art and culture, and an evidence of our evolution and
development,” Florentino said. “It is a dynamic industry where simple yet genius ideas are translated
into beauty,” he added.
He looks into Iloilo’s future, hoping that the citizens preserve and innovate the province’s rich history and culture with balancing smartly other countries’
influence on Iloilo.
Florentino is currently a fourth year Bachelor of
Fine Arts student of the University of San Agustin.
After graduation, Florentino plans to take fashion
studies in Manila.
The exhibit is set to run up to March 10 and one
of the series leading up to the much-awaited Visayan
Islands Visual Arts Exhibition and Conference 2016
in November.
DSWD-6 reminds
parents to protect kids
from sexual abuse
THE Department of Social
Welfare and Development
(DSWD) Field Office-6 reminded parents to ensure the
safety of their children, particularly from sexual abuse.
“Sexual abuse among
children could curtail their
growth and traumatize them.
Thus, we call on parents to be
extra vigilant,” said DSWD-6
regional director Rebecca
Geamala.
Geamala issued the statement as the whole country
observed the National Awaregeamala
ness Week for the Prevention
of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.”
Geamala said the department continues to encounter cases
of incest, particularly in the agency managed-center, Home for
Girls.
Rosalina Lorque, center head of Home for Girls, said that in
2015, they recorded 10 cases of incest.
Cases of incest mean the children were victimized by perpetrators who are members of their respective family.
For the whole year, they were able to help 26 new clients. The
nature of cases includes rape, three; dependents of clients, six;
protective custody, four; and trafficking, three.
REMINDER
The following tips were given to help parents to prevent sexual abuse at home:
•
Teach children that private parts must not be touched
by other people even their relatives
•
Teach children to say no and shout for help should they
feel uncomfortable because of being sexually harassed
•
Give separate rooms for girls and boys children
•
Mothers should be present in the household, particularly washing up of children at least every night to
check for physical signs such as bruises
•
Ensure open communication between parents and children
•
Even boys should be watched. There are boy children
who are victimized by sexual abuse and these are less reported.
(May Grecia-Rago)
ILONGGO cyclists ride together to promote the road sharing in Iloilo City.
300 bikers join bike ride
By Elyrose S. Naorbe
MORE OR LESS 300 bikers supported the bike
ride dubbed “Pedal People Power” in Iloilo
City, February 25, 2016.
The event aimed to promote a walkable,
bikeable, and more efficient public transportation.
The bikers started the ride at about 7 a.m.
from M.H. Del Pilar Street in Molo ot General
Luna Street, Quezon Street, Delgado Street in
City Proper; and to Timawa Street in Molo.
The roads were closed to motorists from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m. to give way for the bikers’ various activities.
According to biker Arjhon Coronado, he
decided to join the ride to help share the road
movement.
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“We and the rest of the biking community in
Iloilo hope and demand for a separate and safe
bike route when we go to school,” Coronado
said.
After the ride, the bikers went to John B.
Lacson Maritime Foundation University (JBLFMU) for a forum with Atty. Antonio Oposa Jr.
The team planned on how to take the initiative
further.
“The city and the people of Iloilo demand for
a safe and separate bike lane. It’s time for the
people (bikers and walkers) to make a stand and
demand for it,” explained Coronado.
The event was organized by the Iloilo City
government, Iloilo Bike Festival Committee,
and Share the Road Movement in cooperation
with different biking groups and individuals in
the city.
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Korean
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THE KOREAN Cultural Center (KCC), Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Ateneo
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are inviting Korean language
enthusiasts to take part in the
2016 Korean Speech Contest.
Participants must compose
an original speech that would
relate to the main topic of
“GROWTH” and is not plagiarized from previous works.
Interested applicants may submit their forms from February
25 to March 30, with the announcement of qualified applicants on April 4. Contest
is open to all ages with good
proficiency in Korean and Filipino citizens. They must not
have lived or stayed in Korea
for more than one year in the
past three years.
In 2015 KCC opened regional competitions to the
provinces of Cebu, Davao and
Iloilo wherein the champions
compete in the final stage in
Manila. This year KCC will
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April 30 at Ateneo De Manila
University.
The Korean Speech Contest
aims to promote the Korean
language to more Filipinos. It
is also to encourage the learners of Korean language to enhance their skills in the speaking language.
Regional grand prize winners will win 5,000 pesos and
a round trip to Manila to compete in the grand finals. The 1st
place winner in the grand finals
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Second chance?
Jennylyn, Dennis Trillo
‘exclusively dating’
MANILA - Is Jennylyn Mercado, the lead actress of the upcoming
Star Cinema romantic comedy “Just the 3 of Us,” giving her
relationship with actor Dennis Trillo another shot?
In an interview with the March 2016 issue of Yes! magazine, the
28-year-old Mercado admitted that she and Trillo are ‘’exclusively
dating.’’
‘’Ayaw lang naming i-broadcast, kasi ano e --gusto na lang namin,
tahimik na lang. Pero ‘yon, hanggang do’n na lang,’’ she explained.
Rumors about the two rekindling their romance surfaced when the
two appeared to have celebrated New Year’s Eve together. Mercado and
Trillo also went on a vacation to Amsterdam.
Last Friday, Mercado shared a photo with Trillo during a quick
getaway to Batanes. The caption read: “We [love] Batanes!”
Back in August of last year, Trillo said that he remains in very good
terms with Mercado. He said: “Maganda ‘yung samahan namin, ‘yung
working relationship okay din.”
“Pero mayroong mga ibang bagay na hindi na kailangang sabihin.
Kung ano ‘yung nakikita ng mga tao, hindi mo na kailangang sabihin pa
na ganito ‘yon. Parang what you see is what you get,” he added.
Mercado and Trillo broke up in 2011. (ABS-CBN News)
Your inner world is an important focus today. You may
read, meditate, pray, fantasize, watch the television or
otherwise relax.
Thrills appeal--being on-stage, gambling, living life to
the hilt in some fashion. Don’t overdo, but do share the
limelight and the fun.
Time to learn about your world. Check out city hall or your
local representative’s office, explore the neighborhood;
listen to the news.
Juan Tamad begins third season Feb. 28
THE FUN continues with
Juan Tamad and the warring
D. Magbangon and Guiguinto
families as GMA’s hit comedy
show begins its third season
on the air.
For the season opener,
viewers find Juan D. Magbangon (played by Kapuso
comedian Sef Cadayona) at a
crossroads, unable to choose
between his longtime love
and political science professor
Marie Guiguinto (played by
Max Collins) and his quirky
new crush the school mascot
Mayumi (played by Valeen
Montenegro).
He feels his lack of direction may have something to do
with the disappearance of the
program’s narrator, the guava
elemental Guapple.
Togetherness is in focus. Share your day with others--a
close partner if possible. Matters flow more smoothly
when joint.
Emotions are more intense than usual. Mood swings in
the household, or hot/cold interactions occur. Look for a
middle ground.
Juan and his BFF Miong
(played by RJ Padilla) go in
search of the missing Guapple. They are pulled through a
portal and land in the middle
of the fantastic Fruit Kingdom. Here they discover Guapple is about to be crowned
king of all fruits.
Can Juan convince Guapple to give up the crown and
return to the human world instead?
In this fantasy episode, Betong Sumaya reprises his role
as Guapple’s rival saging na
Saba while Youtube comedy
sensation Dyosa Pockoh plays
the Fruit Fairy.
Juan Tamad’s Season 3
begins this Sunday, February 28 at 4:45 p.m. only on
GMA.
You can look at life’s little annoyances and not be bothered.
Logic helps you solve problems.
Bringing dreams to earth is a theme for fun today. Take
practical steps to make that dream vacation more of a
reality.
Your personal charisma quotient is up today. More sparkle,
dash, action, vitality, fun and spontaneity are evident.
Charge into life!
Expectations are high for yourself and those close to
you. Remember that everyone is human; don’t make
unreasonable demands.
Food arouses opposing feelings in you today. You
want to indulge, but also desire a sense of self-control.
Seek a middle ground.
Inner wisdom can point out a helpful course of action.
Pray for guidance or listen to your small, inner voice
to know what to do.
Go for the thrills today. You need an adrenaline rush,
so ride a roller coaster, hang glide, surf, compete, get
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THE Maharlika Kulab Band
Photos by Ricky D. Alejo
G
OOD FOOD plus good music plus
life-loving Guimarasnons.
This summed up the recent
“jamming” of Guimaras locals and expats
with musicians and artists from Iloilo and
Bacolod at the Mango Terrace Pension in
San Miguel village, Jordan town.
The event was conceptualized by hotel
owner Jack Tanaleon.
“It is to give an ‘island-feel’ in
welcoming the New Lunar Year, as well
as promote local music and support home-
PG “Boyet” Zoluaga
grown musicians and artists from the
region,” Tanaleon said.
Ilonggo musicians PG “Boyet” Zoluaga
and Momo Dalisay and the Maharlika Kulab
(collaboration) Band performed original
compositions in Hiligaynon accompanied
by the rhythmic beat of percussions.
The upbeat atmosphere was made more
fun with the performances of dancers and
visual artists Rosa Zerrudo of Iloilo and
Nunistell Mae F. Lee of Bacolod.
Zerrudo is a faculty member of
University of San Agustin and her works,
mostly on women, are exhibited in various
art galleries in Iloilo.
Lee is a multi-talented, multi-awarded
visual artist and dancer and a former
member of the Bayanihan Philippine
Dance Company.
Lee actively promotes arts in Bacolod
City by curating and organizing exhibits
at Museo Diocesano of Bacolod.
The night was also a cultural interaction
as French traveler Yvon Dalle played his
accordion while US Peace Corps volunteers
in Guimaras rendered popular English songs.
Tanaleon as well as the band are hopeful
the art and music scene in Guimaras will
flourish as it not only promotes the place
but also the local talents.
MOMO Dalisay
USPC volunteer Laura Paakh,
THE artists enjoy dancing with the locals
NUNISTELL Mae of Bacolod City
THE Green Planet Band of Guimaras
EMPLOYEES of Mango Terrace Pension join the fun.
FRENCHMAN Yvon Dalle
THE muses (from left) Rosa Zerrudo, Sarah Barnes
and Nunistell Lee.
JACK Tanaleon (left) with his dad Florencio.

University of San Agustin

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