Rice production up despite `Yolanda`
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Rice production up despite `Yolanda`
y m c k P7.00 y m c k http://www.thedailyguardian.net [emails: [email protected] l [email protected]] Entered as Second Class Mail at Iloilo City Post Office Three cops test positive for drugs vol. xii No. 295 PAGES Western Visayas, Philippines = 20 2 Sections = Friday, April 11, 2014 PDEA to report noncompliant barangays By Tara Yap THREE police officers in Iloilo province might be dismissed from the PNP after testing positive for illegal drug use. By Louine Hope Conserva and F. Allan L. Angelo “This is unfortunate. We may lose three cops,” said Senior Supt. Cornelio Salinas, Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO) director. The findings on the three cops are the result of a random drug test conducted on 45 of the more than 1,700 IPPO officers last April 8-9. Salinas refused name the cops and the units where they are assigned. Salinas said that their ranks range from police officer (PO) 1 to PO3. “Administrative and criminal charges will be filed against the three cops. They can contest the findings of the random drug test through legal means,” he said. THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said it will inform the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) of barangays that failed to submit reports on the illegal drug situation in their communities. PDEA Regional Director Paul Ledesma said that only 33 of the 180 barangays in Iloilo City have complied with the memorandum circulars issued by the DILG mandating barangay officials to submit a list of drug users and pushers in their villages. Ledesma said he will forward the report to the DILG regional office on April 16 as he already gave the barangay leaders enough time to comply. Iloilo City barangay leaders PDEA /p11 POLICE officers simulate the proper way to arrest a suspected criminal during the PNP annual general inspection. Three police officers assigned in Iloilo province might be sacked from service for alleged illegal drug use. (TDG file) Rice production up Gang members tagged to septuagenarian’s murder despite ‘Yolanda’ By F. Allan L. Angelo By Wenceslao E. Mateo Jr. SUPER Typhoon Yolanda did not hurt the rice production of Western Visayas, the Department of Agriculture (DA-6) said. DA-6 regional director Larry P. Nacionales said rice production in the first quarter of 2014 was better compared to last year. Rice yield in the first three months of 2014 were planted late last year. Yolanda hit the country on November 8, 2013. “Rice production for the first quarter of this year even outpaced last year’s for the same period by 17 percent. Yolanda destroyed only about 51,000 metric tons of rice, which is a little over 10 percent of the production in the first quarter of 2013,” Nacionales said. The yield from January to March 2014 is more or less 580,000 metric tons (MT), or about 1,000 MT more than the 480,000 MT production for the same period last year. Nacionales said that the high rice production is due to the resiliency of rice varieties, the introduction of the best certified seeds, and less infestations in the rice fields, among others. A GANG of minors is believed to be behind the death of a septuagenarian in Mandurriao, Iloilo City more than a week ago. Senior Insp. Leah Rose Peña, Mandurriao police chief, said they will file charges against the new suspects for the murder of Nilda Laoang, 77, of Brgy. Housing, Mandurriao. Laoang was found dead inside her house on March 30, 2014. She succumbed to hard blows to her head and stab wounds. The suspects include Laoang’s 16-yearold house help, Donna (not her real name) a certain Ban-Ban and two other minors. The police initially detained trisikad driver Alex Majinal, 49, also of Brgy. Housing after he was fingered by Donna as the prime suspect. Donna said that she was the one who opened the back gate to Majinal and an C unidentified companion around 12:30am of March 30. But the lack of additional eyewitness accounts and inconsistencies in the house help’s statement prompted the police to release Majinal from detention sans any charges filed. After follow up investigations, Peña said Donna cracked and pointed to another set of suspects. Gang members /p11 ONLU CUSTOMS BROKERAGE & CARGO HANDLING SERVICES Door No. 3, One Rodolfo Place Corner Montinola & Muelley Loney Sts. Brgy. Pres. 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The Sarrosa clan led by twin brothers Edgardo and Edmund met Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Thursday. The company owns majority of the island which preceded Boracay as the country’s premier beach destination. Sarrosa said they are now in the first phase of redevelopment as it is poised to sign an agreement with one of the country’s biggest property developers. Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is reportedly interested in redeveloping Sicogon Island. Although former ALI president and CEO Antonino Aquino confirmed their interest in Sicogonlast week, nothing is concrete yet because of various problems in the island. Aquino stepped down as ALI president and CEO but he remains a member of the firm’s board of directors. SIDECO’s plan to revive the island was met by opposition from people who constructed informal settlements in Sicogon. The primary oppositors to the redevelopment are members of the Federation of Sicogon Island Farmers and Fisherfolks Association (FESIFFA). Sarrosa said that SIDECO has already started renovating its airport, which was operational during the island’s heydays between 1970s to early 1980s. The 1.3-kilometer airstrip can accommodate 80-seater aircrafts. SIDECO is also upgrading its existing jetty ports and the construction of road networks that link the three villages of the island. Sarrosa assured the informal settlers of the island that they will be the recipients of housing packages for relocation offered by SIDECO. Defensor suggested a multi-stakeholders dialogue to come up with a win-win solution that will expedite revival of Sicogon. Man riddled COA: Buy standard CCTV cameras with bullets By Wenceslao E. Mateo Jr. By Louine Hope Conserva MYSTERY surrounds the case of a cock farm caretaker who was riddled with bullets in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Eladio “Boyet” Sesteñe, 45, a native of Guimaras but residing in Sitio San Vicente, Brgy. Hibao-an Sur, Mandurriao was found dead 8am Thursday. Sesteñe’s brother-in-law Pedro Busil found the victim beside the nipa hut where h`e stays. Busil said that they last saw Sesteñe around 11pm Wednesday when he dropped by their house. At around 11:30pm, they heard three gun shots but no one reported the incident to the police. According the initial investigation of the Scene of the Crime Operations (SOCO), Sesteñe succumbed to 12 gunshot wounds in his chest and back. Police recovered from the crime scene 16 empty shells and 5 live bullets of caliber .9mm. Busil and Sesteñe’s sister Elena believe the suspect might be a friend of the victim. THE Commission on Audit (COA) cautioned barangay officials of Iloilo City against buying substandard closed circuit TV (CCTV) cameras for their villages. Mark Donald Sequio, COA representative who attended the meeting of the Iloilo CCTV Council Thursday, said barangay officials might encounter problems if they buy damaged security gadgets. Sequio asked the council, the National Telecommunications Commission and Liga ng mga Barangay-Iloilo City president Carlos Guarin to help barangay officials in the acquisition of CCTV cameras. Guarin and Association of Barangay CaptainsJaro president Eva Palmejar said they will coordinate with fellow barangay leaders in the installation of the CCTV cameras. Garin said there is no law which compels barangays to install security cameras. “But we will appeal to them that they should have the CCTV as this is a great help in monitoring criminal activities in their barangays. It is also a big help to the police in identifying and apprehending suspected criminals,” he said. The CCTV Council also received requests to install cameras in public markets. “There may be a problem here as the markets are not earning, and even losing. The only way they can have these CCTVs is if the mayor can provide the funds or, as in the case of the 22 schools, a kind donor surfaces to provide them,” said Councilor Nielex Tupas, CCTV Council chairman. The council reported that 267 private establishments have complied with the CCTV Ordinance. The establishments include 174 pawnshops and money changers; 38 banks; 16 malls, supermarkets and outlets selling liquors; 20 hotels and private schools; and 9 gas stations and terminals. DPWH: Mayor knew road widening project By Louine Hope Conserva THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disagreed with claims that it did not coordinate with the Iloilo City Government on widening project of General Luna Street in City Proper district. Engr. Rodney Gustilo of the Iloilo City Engineering District said DPWH regional director Edilberto Tayao coordinated with Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog during their previous meeting. “Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog has knowledge on the project. During the planning stage, we have asked permission from him about the proposed road widening,” he said. Gustilo said that they did not inform the City council of the project. “After asking permission from the mayor, we proceeded with the implementation since we already received the budget and awarded the project to the contractor,” he said. Gustilo said that they will secure a permit from the city government and the City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) before uprooting the more than 50-year-old mountain agojo to give way to the road widening project. “The written instruction is different from the verbal instruction so we will secure permit first to protect our office.” After a resolution was passed by the city council opposing the act, Gustilo said the DPWH will try to preserve the trees on General Luna Street after the City council passed a resolution opposing the uprooting of the agojo trees. “ We a l s o u n d e r s t o o d t h e positive effects of the trees in the area. Our stand at the Iloilo City Engineering District is to just go with the preservation of trees in consonance with the suggestions of the city officials,” he said. c m y k c m y k Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected Friday, April 11, 2014 c m y k c m y k 3 4 Region Friday, April 11, 2014 Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected Boracay land owners question RPT increase BORACAY Island – Property owners here are facing 200 to 300 percent hike in real property taxes (RPT) to be implemented by the Malay municipal government in Aklan next year. A PNA report said the RPT hike is based on the “Proposed New Schedule of Base Market Values for 2015 General Revision” from the municipal assessor’s office. In a recently concluded public hearing here, Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI), a group of resort owners headed by Jony Salme, and other landowners in the island appealed for staggered increases as the sudden increase will burden busi- nesses in the island. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Aklan assured Boracay landowners that the matter will be further studied. The new RPT schedule will take effect once the provincial board approves the new Base Market Values. The provincial board said it can no longer defer the RPT increase because the provincial government has not implemented adjustments due to previous calamities. The board said there is a need to amend the Base Market Values in real properties every eight to 10 years. No rabies cases ‘Selfie development’ in Boracay Island in Antique so far SAN JOSE, Antique – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) here said the province has not recorded rabies cases from 2013 to the first quarter of 2014. In a PIA report, Estrella A. Vego, Provincial Rabies Control Coordinator of PHO, said while thousands of patients were reported bitten by dogs and other animals, “we are happy to note that we have no rabies cases.” “We also have no rabies related death since 2012,” said Vego said around 3,315 animal bite cases were recorded by the PHO last year. Dog bites topped the list at 2,751 followed by cats at 338. The municipality of San Jose has the most number of animal bite cases recorded at 621 followed by Sibalom with 379 bite cases and Hamtic with 372. The PHO record on animal bite shows that 1,739 males were bitten while 1,576 patients were females. Victims below 15 years old totaled 1,529 while those above fifteen years old totaled 1,786 cases. Vego said the patients were treated with anti-rabies vaccine in bite centers in the province. Rabies is a viral disease transmitted to man through the bite of a rabid animals like dogs, cats and many others. Rabies remains as public health problem in the Philippines, where approximately 300 to 600 Filipinos die of rabies every year. Dogs remain the principal reservoir of rabies in the country. Thus, the most cost effective measure against rabies is through vaccination of dogs; education of dog owners and the public on responsible pet ownership. Fire gobbles four hectares of forest KALIBO, Aklan – Some four hectares of forest land were razed by a fire in Brgy. Nabaoy, Malay, Aklan. FO3 Franklin Arobang of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)Boracay said a certain Catherine Fulgencio informed them Tuesday afternoon of the fire atop the mountain in the said barangay. BFP-Boracay immediately sought assistance from the nearby fire station in Ibajay, Aklan which immediately dispatched fire fighters from the TransAire Fire Rescue who helped quell the fire. Arobang said it took the responding fire fighters four hours to put out the blaze as the fire scene is some 500 meters away from Fire gobbles/p5 BORACAY Island – This resort island is undergoing “selfie” development to ensure environmental sustainability, a Boracay Redevelopment Task Force official said. In a PNA report, Mabel Bacani said the summer “selfie” shots of the island are trending in both residents and tourists. “We took ‘selfie’ shots in order for us to know what and who we are. In the same manner, we in the government took some focus on Boracay in order to determine how we could improve the tourism industry,” said Bacani. Selfie is a type of self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone. Selfies are often associated with social networking sites. The task force reported that only two establishments in the front beach with illegal structures are up for demolition. The massive demolition of illegal structures on the beach area started last year. “As soon as we finish the demolition process, we will be moving to Phase two of the program,” she said. Phase 2 includes demolition of illegal structures in resorts affected by the 25+5 easement rule of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Bacani said residents affected by the easement rule will be exempted from demolition as ordered by the Department of Tourism (DoT). The redevelopment task force includes the DENR, DoT, Department of Interior and Local Government, the PNP and local government of Malay, among others. c m y k News Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected Friday, April 11, 2014 5 RDC endorses 54MW wind power project THE Regional Development Council (RDC-6) endorsed a wind power project in Guimaras Island during its First Quarter Meeting for 2014 at Smallville 21 Hotel, Iloilo City last week. In a statement, Ro-Ann A. Bacal, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) regional director and RDC acting chairperson, said the 54MW-San Lorenzo Wind Power Project is a priority development project of Western Visayas. Bacal said the resolution is a manifestation of RDC-6’s commitment to promote Western Visayas as the country’s frontrunner in the use of renewable energy mix by year 2020. The project is also consistent with the Regional Development Plan 2014-2016. The RDC also passed sev- eral resolutions on the issues of health, gender and land use policy. The wind farm project is a P6.3-billion investment of Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp., the power generation arm of Phinma Group of Companies. The project straddles the villages of Cabano, Suclaran and M. Chavez in the municipality of San Lorenzo, Guimaras. ‘Don’t use gov’t cars in Holy Week break’ THE Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas warned government workers in Western Visayas that they will face charges if they use state-owned cars for out-of-town family vacations during the Holy Week. A PIA report said Deputy Ombudsman Pelagio Apostol issued the warning through Acting Ombudsman-Region 6 director Philip C. Camiguing. Apostol said those who violate the “red plate” policy can be charged for violating Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government Officials and Employees) and the Revised Administrative Code of the Philippines. Commission on Audit (COA) circulars, Government Accounting and Auditing Manual and other executive issuances also prohibit the use of government-owned vehicles for personal purposes. Ombudsman-6 appealed to the public to be vigilant and report violations to the InterAgency Task-Force on Oplan Red Plate via mobile numbers 0917-889-8662 (Ombudsman); 0915-539-1957 (COA); 0921-524-1312 Fire gobbless... from p.4 the mountain top. The responders had to lay out their fire hoses through a narrow trail before they could reach the area to battle the blaze. Arobang said municipal (Land Transportation Office); 0916-541-2152 or 0908-786-9948 (Civil Service Commission); 0999-995-5072 or 0917-323-3809 (PNP) and 0920-945-9384 (Philippine Information Agency). The report must contain the red plate number; color and type of the vehicle; place and time where the vehicle is spotted and photograph, if available. Ombudsman-Visayas created the inter-agency task force with partner agencies in March 2009 to campaign against improper use of government vehicles. The partner agencies include the COA, CSC, LTO, PNP and PIA. Evangeline G. Nuñal, Ombudsman-6 Public Assistance Mediation and Graft Prevention Office chief and Public Information Officer, said a total of 106 government vehicles were apprehended during the simultaneous Inter-Agency Oplan Red Plate Operation conducted days before the Holy Week of 2013. During the said operation, a total of 39 vehicles were netted in Iloilo province; Negros Occidental, 24; Capiz, 16; Aklan 14; Antique, 9; Guimaras, 4. employees and barangay volunteers in Malay formed a “bucket brigade” and joined the fire fighting efforts. BFP-Boracay under Inspector Joseph R. Cadag, who has the jurisdiction over the fire station in mainland Malay, said a lighted cigarette butt thrown by a careless individual may have ignited the forest fire. Arobang said trees including gmelina, mahogany and other species were burned. The BFP-Boracay has yet to determine the monetary value of the damage due to ongoing probe. 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Santiago, author and cosponsor of the law, said the RH Law enjoys presumption of constitutionality. She said this dictates that doubt should be resolved in favor of the law, and that the high court should reconcile the law with the Constitution. “I humbly believe that after due consideration, the Supreme Court will find that the presumption of constitutionality in favor of the law, and of good faith in favor of Congress, will be sufficient to convince the Court that all eight provisions are not unconstitutional,” she said. Santiago also said that under the law, the burden of proof lies on the party who alleges unconstitutionality. The petitioners, according to her, had failed to discharge the burden of proof as regards the struck-down provisions. “In the eight provisions, the petitioners failed to discharge the burden of proof. It is not entirely clear what quantum of proof was applied by the court to overcome the presumption of constitutionality.” “I support with full enthusiasm the move to file motions for reconsideration. I am fairly confident that a more exhaustive study of the principles of constitutional law will support a reconsideration of all eight provisions,” Santiago said. The provisions struck down by the SC include the one com- pelling private health facilities, non-maternity specialty hospitals, and hospitals owned and managed by religious groups to refer reproductive health patients not in an emergency or life-threatening case to other facilities. Also included are the ones allowing minors who have suffered miscarriage to have access to family planning without parental consent, as well as punishing a health care provider who refuses/ fails to disseminate information on reproductive health programs or refer a patient to another health care service provider. The high court also decided that a married individual cannot undergo reproductive health procedures without spousal consent unless in emergency or life-threatening situations. ABSCBNnews.com PHL, Vietnamese navies to unite against China MANILA/HONG KONG - The Philippine Navy will soon return to a South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) island it lost to Vietnam 40 years ago to drink beer and play volleyball with Vietnamese sailors, symbolizing how once-suspicious neighbors are cooperating in the face of China’s assertiveness in disputed waters. Diplomats and experts describe the nascent partnership as part of a web of evolving relationships across Asia that are being driven by fear of China as well as doubts among some, especially in Japan, over the US commitment to the region. When US President Barack Obama visits Asia this month, he will see signs that once-disparate nations are strategizing for the future, even though he will likely seek to shore-up faith in America’s “pivot” back to the region. Among the new network of ties: growing cooperation between Japan and India; Vietnam courting India and Russia; and Manila and Hanoi, the two capitals most feeling China’s wrath over claims to the potentially energy-rich South China Sea, working more closely together. The Philippines and Vietnam are also talking to Malaysia about China. “We are seeing a definite trend here, one that is likely to accelerate,” said Rory Medcalf, a regional security specialist at Australia’s independent Lowy Institute for International Policy in Sydney. “It is quite a creative dance as countries hedge and try to cover themselves for multiple possible futures.” While it was unlikely the new-found relationships would become military alliances, there was an intensity to their strategic discussions, including the sharing of assessments about China’s rise and influence, Medcalf said. Regional diplomats confirmed increasing levels of trust at a working level, as countries find that China’s projection of naval power into Asia’s waters is driving them together. Tale of two parties That trust will be on display in early June on Southwest Cay, a Vietnamese-held island in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea. In early 1975, forces from then South Vietnam took Southwest Cay by stealth when its occupiers, a Philippine naval detachment, sailed a couple of miles to Northeast Cay, which was under Manila’s control, for a party. The South Vietnamese were soon displaced by the communist forces of a victorious Hanoi and the new Vietnam and the Philippines found themselves on opposite sides of the Cold War for many years. A 40-strong Philippine naval delegation will return to Southwest Cay to party – this time to mark budding naval cooperation between Hanoi PHL, Vietnamese /p9 PNoy’s approval rating drops but... MANILA – President Benigno Aquino III saw the appreciation and trust of majority of Filipinos of him dip in the first quarter of the year amid several issues that bogged down his administration. In a report from Pulse Asia, Aquino’s approval rating in terms of his performance dropped three percentage points to 70% in the survey done between March 19 to 26 this year. This translates to seven in 10 Filipinos who appreciate the performance of Aquino. His trust rating also fell to 69% from 74%. Pulse Asia explained, however, that the changes “are not considered significant in light of the relevant error margins.” The survey firm also consid- ered as “marginal” the doubledigit movements in Metro Manila and the Visayas. In Metro Manila, his performance and trust ratings each dropped 12 percentage points to 57%. In the Visayas, his performance rating dropped 10 percentage points to 72%, and his trust rating by 12 percentage points to 69%. In Balance Luzon, his performance rating was unmoved at 68%. In Mindanao, he garnered 80% approval rating, up two percentage points. His trust rating in Balance Luzon, meanwhile, was also unchanged at 70%. In Mindanao, his trust rating shed one percent- age point to 76%. In the economic class ABC, Aquino’s performance was approved by 62%, a drop of nine percentage points. Class D was unchanged at 72%, while class E saw a slide of nine percentage points to 70%. His trust ratings also slid to 62% (five percentage points) in class ABC, 71% (two points) in class D, and 69% (11 points in class E). Among the issues that faced Filipinos in the first quarter include the ongoing pork scam investigation, the arrest of Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee, power rate hike, and the arrest of the top leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines. (ABS-CBNnews.com) Opinion Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected Friday, April 11, 2014 7 Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected is a publication of Kayo & Partners Co., a SEC-registered company Main office: Guzman Street, Mandurriao, Iloilo City Tel. Nos. 321-6124 • 508-2692 Manila Office: Unit 2417 Cityland Shaw Tower, Shaw Blvd., cor. St. Francis Street, Mandaluyong City, M.M. Tel. 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In fact, they should not be, since it’s good that we develop both of them to the hilt, because they correspond well to our condition in this world. We have need for both of them. Of course, of the two, it is the intuitive that is more perfect, since in our ultimate and definitive state—in heaven—everything will be intuitive. In heaven, we can expect to see, know and communicate everything in one go, and not anymore in stages. This affirmation somehow presumes faith, since with reason and the purely human ways of thinking alone, we may not be talking at all of an ultimate and definitive state, much less, of heaven. This means that without faith, our reason can go anywhere and nowhere. Let’s hope we can see the intrinsic relationship between faith and reason. The intuitive way depends on the way we are—our temperament, dispositions, aptitudes and biases. It also hinges on our experiences and the knowledge accumulated through the years that imbue in us a certain direct affinity and familiarity with certain realities that we can apprehend without much thinking. In the end, the intuitive way is an expression of the kind of spirit we have—whether it is a good spirit or bad, whether it is a spirit of the flesh, of the world, or of God. It’s good that we are aware of the variety of spirits that can prevail over us, and know which one to choose. Yes, there’s need to have discernment of spirit, not only the one of the others and of the world in general, but also and especially the spirit that each one of us has. We have to be more aware of this need and even more adept in handling it. That’s because being constitutively spiritual by nature, we have to be aware at least of the kind of spirit we have, and develop it properly by connecting it with what we may call the proper and original spirit for us—none other than the Spirit of God, our Creator. This much, St. Paul already hinted when he talked about the spiritual man and the carnal man who, he said, cannot “perceive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for it is foolishness to him, and he cannot understand, because it is spiritually examined.” (1 Cor 2,14) It’s very telling that St. Paul said that “the spiritual man judges all things, and he himself is judged of no man.” (1 Cor 2,15) In effect, he is saying how important it is, therefore, to have the proper spirit, that is, the Spirit of God. From these considerations, we can already see how to develop our intuitive way of knowing and understanding. We have to work on our temperament and dispositions observe things and study a lot, etc. Most of all, we have to see to it that our spirit is vitally linked to the Spirit of God through the doctrine of our faith, prayer, sacrifice, virtues, sacraments, etc. In effect, our intuitive way should be driven by love, the proper love which is the love of God. That is the kind of love that understands everything. Compassion and empathy make us know and understand beyond what reason can articulate. That’s why St. Paul said: “charity bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” (1 Cor 13,7) The discursive way is also very important in our life since this the more Reflections /p11 JOY A. CAÑON Marketing Consultant atty. Israel ian feliciano Atty. patrick gellada Atty. Leo Monserate Atty. rey Canindo Legal Counsels LARRY WAYNE SARACHO OIC-Marketing/Circulation Manager ROMYLEEN ‘BEM’ B. 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That’s a decision that the Philippines made when it hauled China to the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal over the latter’s all-SouthChina-Sea-encompassing 9-dash line map. As former ambassador to the United Nations Lauro Baja said, “When we filed a case against China at the UN that was the end of diplomacy.” The submission of the Memorial on the case today at the U.N. Court’s headquarters at The Hague further reinforced the hostility. As a sovereign country, the Philippines has every right to choose who to be friends with and who to take on. The Aquino government has chosen to battle with China. It’s a move applauded by allies who are uncomfortable with the enormous strength of modern China but are hesitant to antagonize the world’s second largest economy. The Philippines can bask in that momentary applause but at the end of the day it has only itself to rely on when push comes to shove in the conflict with China. Chinese officials, intent to save relations with the Philippines, requested through emissaries to delay the filing of the Memorial. Brunei, one of the four claimants in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, told Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario last January that they are of the opinion that a delay in the submission of the Memorial would ease the tension in the region. The same request was sent by China to President Aquino through a backchannel. “We don’t expect the Philippines to withdraw the suit because we understand that national pride is at stake. But we hope you can delay it,” was the message from a ranking Chinese official. Aquino and his advisers decided to reject China’s request. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei said Wednesday “China is unswerving in its resolve and determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. We hope that the Philippine side can be fully aware of the complexity and sensitivity of the South China Sea issue, return to the right track of resolving the dispute through negotiation and consultation as soon as possible, stop going any further down the wrong track so as to avoid further damage to bilateral relations.” Now that the Philippines has decided to take the hard-line position against China, the question is, what preparations is it taking to be ready for China’s retaliation. History has shown that Chinese never let pass a hostile move against them. The retaliation may not be immediate but they hit back. The Philippines has many vulnerable spots that Is the Philippines /p11 8 Friday, April 11, 2014 Negros Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected Status quo on North Negros Park remains By Dolly Yasa BACOLOD City – The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) will not allow developments within the North Negros Natural Park (NNNP) in Don Salvador Benedicto until the issue on forest land use has been settled. The decision was reached in a meeting conducted by PAMB Thursday morning with Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon. PAMB also approved the resolution presented by Mayor Jose Max Ortiz of Don Salvador Benedicto for the creation of an ad hoc committee composed of PAMB experts who will look into the construction of structures inside the protected park. “Mayors of six cities and five municipalities covered by the NNNP will be included so that we can also participate,” Ortiz said. Marañon then moved that the status quo, which means no further development and clearing of areas by occupants at the NNNP in DSB, will remain until the issue is properly addressed. Marañon said he agrees with the resolution that the laws concerning the controversy must be reviewed. Ortiz explained that DSB is the first local government unit in the country to have an FLUP or Forest Land Use Plan which was approved by PAMB two months ago. “Meaning DSB has already come up with the FLUP and therefore no one could intervene so long as we have plans in accordance with the national law. It is the LGU that can determine everything because it was already approved by PAMB, so not even the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) or the Office of the Governor can dictate on what to do in our Forest Land Use Plan,” Ortiz added. He also said that neither the DENR nor PAMB can demolish structures inside the NNNP without affording the owners due process. Ortiz said 80 percent of DSNB’s total population live within the NNNP. “In the case of Calatrava and Escalante, their houses are even located at the strictly Protected Zone because it’s where our national road crosses. The law must have been updated to determine where is the Strictly Protected Zone (SPZ) and the Multi Use Zone because the national road itself crosses the SPZ,” he said. He also pointed out that of the 80,000 hectares within the NNNP, only 11,000 hectares is in DSB and that the controversy on intrusion should not focus on their town alone. COKALIONG SHIPPING LINES, INC. Tel. # (033) 335-8833; 5093333 ILOILO-CEBU CEBU-ILOILO ILOILO-CEBU Wed- Fri- Sun Departure: 7pm Arrival: 7am CEBU-ILOILO Tue- Thu –Sat Departure: 7pm Arrival: 7am One way / Economy Class Prices and promos are subject to changes w/o prior notice. 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Benitez bared his plan during a meeting with Negros Press Club officers headed by Carla Canet Wednesday night. Benitez said he wants to explore the possibility of President Benigno Aquino III issuing an executive order for the creation of a Negros Island region. He said he is backing the creation of the Negros Island region “because it will boost the services of the national government agencies and economic growth in Negros PHL, Vietnamese... and Manila even though both still claim the island, Philippine and Vietnamese military officials told Reuters. They said a day of beach vol- Occidental and Oriental.” If the executive order is not possible, Benitez said he will also support moves to pass a law in congress creating the Negros Island region. Negros Occidental belongs to Region 6 (Western Visayas) while Negros Oriental belongs to Region 7 (Central Visayas). Most of the regional offices of line agencies in Region VI are located in Iloilo City in Panay Island, while those in Region 7 are in Cebu Island. Earlier, Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. said he will ask the President to issue an executive order creating a Negros Island region after an island-wide summit in June. Marañon said the fastest way to create a region is through an executive order be- from p.5 leyball, drinks and music was being planned in a celebration unprecedented in the recent history of the Spratly islands. The precise date of the party cause it will take some time to pass laws in congress. He recalled that former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s Executive Order No. 103, dated May 17, 2002, divided Region 4 (Southern Tagalog) into Region 4-A (CALABARZON) and Region 4-B (MIMAROPA). CALABARZON is composed of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. MIMAROPA is comprised of Mindoro (Oriental and Occidental), Marinduque, Romblon and Plawan. EO No. 103 also transferred the province of Aurora to Region III in Central Luzon. The Caraga Region was also created through an executive order by then President Fidel V. Ramos. on Southwest Cay, which is almost equidistant from Vietnam and the Philippines, has yet to be finalized, the military officials said. The Chinese navy had not been invited, they added. “We actually had this scheduled last year but Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) intervened ... We are lining up more activities in the future,” said a senior Philippine naval official who declined to be identified . (Reuters) By Dolly Yasa BACOLOD City – The operator Ceres Bus Liner is acquiring new units to replace old buses in compliance with the orders of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Jade Marquez-Seballos, legal counsel and media relations manager of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), said the new units will Ceres buses which have been on the road for more than 15 years. Seballos declined to reveal how many units they will buy. The LTFRB regional office discovered that VTI was still operating old buses when it investigated the company following two road accidents involving Ceres buses. Seballos said the old Ceres buses referred to by LTFRB have been plying the roads for 10 years only but they decided to comply by buying new units. Seballos said VTI is also conducting drug and blood pressure tests on its drivers before allowing them to drive. “VTI drivers are also given incentives if they are not involved in any accidents for a certain number of kilometers they drive,” she added. She also refuted claims that VTI buses are not well maintained. Meanwhile, LTFRB director Romulo Bernardes said their national office has lifted the suspension on seven Vallacar buses, including the unit involved in a collision with a mini-bus in Hinigaran last March 4 which left five persons dead and 32 others injured. Bernardes said the suspension was supposed to end April 15 yet “but the bus company has already complied with the requirements set by the LTFRB thus it was lifted.” Congratulations to: DR. FELIPE A. UYGONGCO Vice Chairman, La Filipina Uygongco Corporation Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa During the 67th Commencement Exercises of U.I. – Phinma on April 12, 2014 NEGROS Occidental Vice-Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson (right) and Negros Occidental Scholarship Program grantees Gretchelle Traya and Stephanie Guino-o (3rd and 4th from left), turn over P30,000 cash to SM City Bacolod Treasury Manager Maribel Palo and PR Manager May Castro for the SM Cares Housing Program which will benefit typhoon Yolanda victims in Leyte. The amount was raised by NOSP scholars from all over the province. Also in photo is NOSP coordinator Maryver Cordova. (Capitol photo) Greetings from: SCH MEN SECURITY AGENCY NegOcc... from p.8 go on vacation “because that’s the time when lawless elements stage criminal activities.” The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will also set up assistance desks in some transport terminals. LTO-Bacolod chief Renato Novero said he will deploy personnel in some terminals along with counterparts in the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. The LTFRB will check buses and other public utility ve- hicles. Earlier, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) tightened their watch on all Western Visayas ports with the influx of foreign and domestic tourists during the Holy Week vacation. Marina is setting up help desks from April 9 to 20 following the activation of the Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) Uplan Ligtas Biyahe Kwaresma 2014. (PNA) DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE & WAIVER OF RIGHTS NOTICE is hereby given that the property of the late Ernestina Ignacio Lagrimas known as a parcel of land with Lot No. 6, Block 26, with an area of 105 square meters, situated at Brgy. Bakhaw, Mandurriao, Iloilo City is subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE & WAIVER OF RIGHTS in favor PRECIOSA LAGRIMAS. As per Doc. No. 200; Page No. 41; Book No. XVIII; Series of 2013. Under Notary Public of Rene C. Estocapio. c m y k c m y k 10 Guardian the daily Friday, April 11, 2014 Western Visayas Most Read and Respected UI-PHINMA confers Doctorate Degree on Felipe Uygongco U NIVERSITY of Iloilo-PHINMA will confer a Doctorate Degree, Honoris Causa, on La Filipina Group of Companies vice-chairman and UI alumnus, Don Felipe Uygongco during the 67th Commencement Exercises of UI-PHINMA on April 12, 2014 at the Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Alta Tierra Village, Jaro, Iloilo City. The Boy Entrepreneur Mr. Felipe Uygongco was born in 1943 to a modest enterprising family. Just like every boy of Chinese descent, the young Felipe grew up in the experiential management of the family business. At a very early age, he engaged himself in helping the affairs of the family business. He learned how to deal with suppliers, where to get supplies, how to negotiate for a fair price, and what kind of clients to keep. He keenly observed the economics of entrepreneurship. Despite the experience of a “boom” in the family’s business, Felipe remained simple and humble, combined with a personal charisma; his feet firmly rooted in the ground, . The marks of a successful businessman were evident from his habit. When he wakes up in the morning, he already planned his work for the day – what to do, whom to see, what to decide upon, the basis of his decisions, and what points never to give up on. Despite this business orientation, Felipe Uygongco is an artist and a sportsman. Ahead of His Time The young Felipe began his formal schooling at the Iloilo Central Commercial High School; then, went on to Lincoln College; and earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Iloilo. While in College, he was observed by his peers and teachers as quiet, unassuming, but clearly possessing superior intellectual acumen. His perception of the business and management career was ahead of his time, such that, he was often misunderstood. He believed in newer and trailblazing approaches in business management that were unheard of, and unwritten in books during his time. He wrote his thoughts on bits of paper, on backs of envelopes or sides of newspapers. He thinks deeply in his head, then, gives decisions as if off the cuff. He had no thick feasibility studies or complicated and computerized financial model, yet, he could solve problems, make decisions – invest millions and take risks – and succeed! This is extraordinary feat worth a dissertation. His theories were undocumented, unwritten, secretive, judgmental, and experiential. It is his mind, so to speak. A Civic Leader, a businessman with Personal Integrity Today, Mr. Felipe Uygongco heads many different organizations. He directs the affairs of the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo, Inc. He chairs the Board of trustees of the Iloilo Central Commercial High School. He heads the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc.; he is the moving force behind the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Panay and the Philippine Red Cross-Iloilo Chapter. The Philanthropist Felipe Uygongco Mr. Uygongco’s desire was always good education for the young people. He believed that the best way to help in the national development of the country is the formation of young Filipinos in the values and traditions of the rich Asian culture, along with corporate and accepted ethical business principles of the western world. According to him, education should help the young become socially responsible. A socially responsible citizen contributes to the development of his country, his family, and himself. Such is the raison d’etre for the Uygongco group of companies and the Uygongco Foundation. The brain behind the CSR program of the Uygongco business empire His belief in the uplift of the lives of Filipinos contributory to national development propels the corporate social responsibility of the Uygongco Foundation. The Foundation’s mission statement gears toward providing opportunities for professional growth, career development, and community development through assistance of schools, civic organizations, and local government. Recently, the Uygongco Foundation has been very active in providing assistance and relief to disaster-stricken communities in the Visayan region. Awards and Citations Recognized locally and internationally, Mr. Felipe Uygongco received various citations, to wit; -The Duke of Porac, by the Charlotte Hot Air Balloon Aeronauts Association -Award of Highest Recognition, by the Panay News, Incorporated -Twelve Outstanding Ilonggos (TOIL), by the International Association of Lions Club -Distinguished Planters’ Award, by the Pilar Sugar Planters’ Association -Most Outstanding Alumnus of the 21st Century, by the University of Iloilo-PHINMA. Truly, a man of such character, achievement, and honor is worth the degree DOCTOR OF HUMANITIES (Honoris Causa) to be bestowed by the University of Iloilo-PHINMA as proposed by the University of Iloilo Alumni Association. c m y k c m y k Friday, April 11, 2014 Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected PDEA... Gang from p.1 gave their committed to submitting their reports after organizing their respective Barangay AntiDrug Abuse Councils and undergoing anti-drug campaign seminars in previous months. “If that is what they want to happen, I will submit the report. I will set a cut-off date on April 15 and by the next day, I will submit it to the DILG,” Ledesma said. Ledesma said that it is up to the DILG to make its move on barangays who failed to comply with Robredo’s edict. “Failure to comply is prima facie evidence against barangay officials who fail to comply with DILG orders,” he added. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo, DILG regional legal officer Cedric Jaranilla said they will make the barangay captains explain why they failed to submit reports to PDEA. Jaranilla said erring barangay officials can be charged for dereliction of duty by any interested taxpayer. Pacers’... MORE OPERATIONS Meanwhile, Ledesma said they recorded a big increase in anti-illegal drug operations in the city in the first three months of 2014. Ledesma said that in the first quarter of 2014, they conducted 29 successful drug operations in Iloilo City compared to 37 operations for the entirety of 2013. “Almost all of those personalities were on our watch list,” Ledesma told The Daily Guardian. Ledesma said the success was due to the joint effort of the community, the PNP and PDEA. “If you notice, in the past months there is a noted increase in the rate of our operations. More information from the community means more operations,” he said. “The few successful operations last year do not mean we weren’t doing our job. It’s just that this year there is an increase due to the active participation of everyone.” from p.12 and Lance Stephenson and power forward David West all skipped the game against the Bucks. Bucks’ Khris Middleton hit three consecutive free throws to tie the game 102-102 with five seconds left in the fourth in front of a crowd of 13,139 at the BMO Center arena. After a timeout, Copeland got the ball and drove the right side before tossing a floater up that dropped through for the game-winning basket. The victory allowed the Pacers to move a half-game ahead in the standings of the two-time defending league champion Miami Heat, who Indiana faces on Friday. With the regular season winding down, top spot in the Eastern Conference will be on the line in Miami on Friday. Vogel started Evan Turner and Luis Scola at the forward spots in place of George and West, with Ian Mahinmi filling in for Hibbert at centre and Donald Sloan and Rasual Butler starting at guard. Scola finished with 24 points and nine rebounds while Turner tallied 23 points and nine assists for Indiana who face Oklahoma City and Orlando after their Miami game. The Bucks, who have lost six straight, set a franchise record in 2013-14 for most losses in a season. Grizzlies 107, Heat 102 They are not as well known, but the Memphis Grizzlies have their own Big Three. On Wednesday night (Thursday, PHL time) at FedExForum, Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph, center Marc Gasol and point guard Mike Conley combined for 71 points, 28 rebounds and 11 assists in a 107-102 victory over the Miami Heat. Miami forward LeBron James scored a gamehigh 37 points and the Heat knocked down 15of-25 3-pointers (60 percent), but it still was not enough. Conley scored a team-high 26 points and had six assists for the Grizzlies. Randolph finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds and Gasol had 20 points with a game-high 14 rebounds. Shooting guard Courtney Lee scored 18 points off the bench. Nuggets 123, Rockets 116 Guard Randy Foye had 30 points and 15 assists, forward Kenneth Faried scored 22 and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in beating the Houston Rockets 123-116 on Wednesday night (Thursday, PHL time). Center Timofey Mozgov had 22 points for the Nuggets, which clinched a winning record at home. The Rockets rallied Sunday (Monday, PHL time) to beat the Nuggets in an overtime thriller in Houston, and they nearly did it again Wednesday (Thursday, PHL time). Denver led by 22 early in the fourth, but a three-pointer by guard Troy Daniels with 3:01 remaining made it 118-112. A steal and a layup cut it to four with 2:24 left, but Foye’s high bank shot ended the threat. Reflections... from p.7 natural way of understanding, knowing and communicating given our conditions now. It lends itself more easily to our human need for unity and communion. With our present conditions, the intuitive way has a very limited range and is often stuck in Guard Jeremy Lin had 18 points and forward Chandler Parsons scored 16 for Houston, which had its three-game winning streak stopped. Suns 94, Pelicans 88 Guards Gerald Green and Goran Dragic combined for 41 points and guard Eric Bledsoe scored all 16 of his points in the second half to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 94-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night (Thursday, PHL time) at the Smoothie King Center. In sweeping the Pelicans for the first time since 2006-07, the Suns (47-31) scored the game’s final seven points. Bledsoe gave Phoenix the lead for good, 89-88, pump-faking guard Austin Rivers into a flop and hitting a 20-footer with 1:52 left. Green led the Suns with 21 and Dragic added 20. The Suns have won nine of their last 11 games. Bulls 102, Timberwolves 87 Chicago forward Joakim Noah delivered his fourth triple-double game of the season and teammate D.J. Augustin scored 21 points off the bench to lead the Bulls to a 102-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night (Thursday, PHL time) at the Target Center. The victory was the Bulls’ sixth in a row. They have not lost since March 28 (March 29, PHL time) to the Portland Trail Blazers. Three-time All-Star Kevin Love’s 17 points and 10 rebounds led the Timberwolves. Hawks 105, Celtics 97 Trailing by nine points to the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter on Wednesday (Thursday, PHL time), the Atlanta Hawks were in danger of losing to the Detroit Pistons and Celtics on back-to-back nights. Their lead over the New York Knicks for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference was about to be trimmed to one game. Then, Atlanta point guard Jeff Teague and guard Kyle Korver took over. Korver hit three three-pointers during a fourth-quarter rally, leading the Hawks to a come-from-behind 105-97 win over the Celtics at Philips Arena. Teague finished with 19 points and eight assists. Korver had 17 points, including four three-pointers. Magic 115, Nets 111 Veteran guard Arron Afflalo scored 25 points, including seven in the last four minutes, to lead the Orlando Magic to a 115-111 victory over the playoff-bound Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night (Thursday, PHL time). Guard Joe Johnson had 31 points for the Nets, who were coming off a dramatic win in Miami on Tuesday night (Wednesday, PHL time) but trailed throughout much of the game Wednesday (Thursday, PHL time). Johnson scored 11 points in those final four minutes, but it wasn’t enough. (Agence France-Presse/Reuters) one stage or level. It is the discursive way that makes things going, since it favors dialogue and a continuing discovery of things. We also have to sharpen this discursive way by having an open-mind, being very observant and eager to relate things and discover relationships. We have to study the art of logic and productive dialogue. As in the intuitive way, this discursive way is best pursued when it is inspired by true love. That’s when we know what and how to say things, have a good sense of timing and a very discriminating choice of words, etc. Email: roycimagala@gmail. com c m y k members... Guanzon... from p.1 Peña said the new suspects are believed to be members of the so-called “Demonyo” gang. “Mrs. Laoang’s house help was a neophyte member of the gang and part of their initiation is to rob houses. But during that fateful day of March 30, the victim saw and recognized the gang members. The suspects had no choice but to kill her,” she added. Peña said that they are monitoring the movements of the suspects while Laoang’s house help remains in the custody of the Women’s and Children’s Desk With this latest development, Peña said Majinal is exonerated in Laoang’s case. Bradley... the Philipines... China can choose to hit. Unlike Philippine leaders whose foreign affairs moves are aimed for the gallery, the Chinese are focused on their vision. They will not do things to hurt the Philippines that will also have an adverse effect on them. It is unlikely that they will send back Filipino workers in Hong Kong because it will cause difficulties to the people of Hong Kong. They will not cut their nose to spite their face. The possible retaliation of China will be to occupy more islands in the contested areas. For all intents and purposes, the Philippines has already lost Scarborough Shoal also known as Bajo de Masinloc and Panatag Shoal (Huangyan Island to the Chinese). With three ships permanently stationed in Scarborough Shoal,China is in control of the rock, 124 nautical miles from Zambales since April 8, 2012. They have also been in control of Mischief Reef in the Spratlys since 1995. A 1998 study by then Lieutenant Michael Studeman of the U.S. Navy showed that the Chinese occupied Mischief in retaliation to what it considered “betrayal” by the Philippines. Studeman wrote: “China’s occupation of Mischief Reef was not a bolt from the blue; it was preceded by a chain of events that began with a falling-out with the Philippines over hydrocarc m y k won against Salvador. The 23-year-old Negrense first prevailed over the Cebuano in 2012 also via unanimous decision. Another Top Prime fighter, Robert Ates of Brgy. Punta Taytay scored his third win as a professional pugilist after knocking Brgy. Pahanocoy’s Ruben Sibugan 1:02 minutes into the third round. This boxing spectacular is presented by JR Eagles Promotions, dyEZ Aksyon RadyoBacolod and Brgy. Pahanocoy Council. It is sanctioned by the Games and Amusement chaired by Monju Guanzon and Bacolod City OIC Donna Mae Martir. Bradley’s trainer, Joel Diaz, believes his fighter has what it takes to send the 35-year-old Pacquiao into retirement with another defeat on Saturday. “That is what we’re here for,” Diaz said. “I think it’s Manny Pacquiao’s last fight.” Pacquiao, who has built a record of 55-5 with two draws in a pro career that began in 1995, says he’s used to that kind of talk. After losing both of his fights in 2012 - to Bradley and Marquez - Pacquiao revived his career with a unanimous decision over American Brandon Rios in Macau last year. “It’s not new for me,” he said of a prediction that this fight could be his last. “I heard that in my last fight with Rios. They have to prove it in the ring. Pacquiao, who has parlayed his sports fame into election to Congress in the Philippines and has expressed ambitions to run for president, says he doesn’t believe his journey as a fighter is close to being over. He doesn’t expect anything Bradley does to change that. “My journey will continue beyond Saturday night,” Pacquiao promised. (AFP) from p.12 Precious Mae Ballenas, Dhessa Mae Ariño, Aizyl Joy Anuales and Precious Menie Ballenas. The Central Visayas team of Kevin Bergantin, Jeffrey Lepaopao, John Enrique Estorba, Archangelo Quano and Peter Jester Almiro settled for 1st runner-up honors. Region 9 coached by Ryan Espino was 2nd runner-up while host Region 11 mentored by Randy Bermejo finished 3rd runner-up. Mike Minuluan of Region 6 was awarded Most Valuable Player in the men’s division. Is from p.12 from p.12 He recalled strangers at gas stations, flinging insults as they drove away, and was still bemused by one so-called fan who asked him this year who he was fighting next. When he told her he’d face Pacquiao this month, she said she hoped he won this time. “And that was one of my fans!” Bradley said. Bradley credited his wife, Monica, now his manager, with helping him climb out of the abyss. “I realized the important things in my life, realized who was important,” Bradley said. He notched two impressive victories in 2013, absorbing brutal punishment but emerging with a 12-round unanimous decision over Ruslan Provodnikov in his first defense of the title, then winning a 12-round split decision over Juan Manuel Marquez - who had knocked out Pacquiao in December of 2012. Along the way, Bradley said, he’s learned to let the criticism roll off him. “It doesn’t affect me,” he said. “I know who I am. I’m a great fighter.” WV... 11 On the distaff side, Central Visayas’ women’s team of Yerha Silawan, Jessa Mae Lagat, Irish Mae Ares, Julie Marie Malazarte and Jeralyn Taboada landed on 1st runner-up. Region 12 coached by Jonathan Malate was 2nd runner-up while Region 3 settled for 3rd runner-up. Aizyl Anuales was adjudged Most Valuable Player for the women’s side while Jay Biñas of Western Visayas was the tournament Best Coach in both men and women teams. (PNA) from p.7 bon exploration in the northeast region of the Spratlys. “Joint development talks between China and the Philippines over gas-rich Reed Bank broke down in early 1994; in May, Manila decided to grant a six-month oil exploration permit to Alcorn Petroleum and Minerals. The Philippines was interested in collecting seismic data on the seabed southwest of Reed Bank. Manila hoped the contract would remain a secret, but news of the collaboration soon leaked. Beijing swiftly issued a statement reasserting its sovereignty over the area covered by the license and ignored Manila’s belated invitation to become a partner in the project. Manila back-pedaled on the diplomatic front for weeks, but the damage had been done. By secretly licensing an exploration effort the Philippines had appeared to engage in unilateral efforts to exploit the natural resources of the Spratlys. “Stung by Manila’s ‘betrayal,’ China decided to advance eastward for better surveillance coverage of any Philippinesponsored oil exploration. Mischief Reef is in the lowermiddle section of the Alcorn concession; a presence there would also strengthen China’s hand were petroleum ever to be discovered in the area. The Chinese post on Mischief Reef was discovered by Filipino fishermen in February 1995, the advanced state of its buildings indicating that construction had begun in the fall of 1994, just a few months after Manila’s ‘faux pas.’ China had quietly advanced onto the reef because it believed physical occupation was the only method by which Chinese interests could be protected. Beijing’s own misstep was in not foreseeing that this characteristically ‘defensive’ response would be interpreted as offensive.” Mischief Reef is 21 nautical miles from Ayungin shoal also known as Second Thomas shoal (Ren’ai Reef to the Chinese), where a grounded BRP Sierra Madre serves as a Philippine Marines post. At least three Chinese ships are closely watching the activities in Ayungin shoal. Philippine media reported jubilantly about how last week ships bringing supplies to the Marines in BRP Sierra Madre were able to get past the Chinese ships. However, it is obvious that the Chinese Coast Guard allowed them. And China can block the re-supply in the future if they want to. Aquino and his officials would do well to remember the words of American writer Lois McMaster Bujold: “When you choose an action, you choose the consequences of that action. When you desire a consequence you had damned well better take the action that would create it.” (www.ellentordesillas.com) 12 Friday, April 11, 2014 Guanzon is new PBF champ By Dolly Yasa BACOLOD City – Rhay Rhay “Striker” Guanzon of the Bacolod City Top Prime Stable is the new Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) bantamweight champion after knocking out Jerson “Tuko” Luzarito of Butuan City during the “No Mercy 7” boxing tournament Wednesday at the Brgy. Pahanocoy gym here. Guanzon (18 wins, 1 loss, 6 KOs) stopped Luzarito (8 wins 6 losses 3 draws) 2:06 minutes into the third round of the 118pound clash. With Guanzon’s victory, the Top Prime Stable of Rev. Henry Guanzon will again parade two Philippine champions as former WBO minimumweight titlist Merlito ‘Tiger’ Sabillo and reigning WBO International super flyweight champ “King” Arthur Villanueva moved up to international arena. 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Last August, Philippine merchandise exports grew 20.2 percent – the fastest pace in 11 Julieta’s “So Nice To Come Home To” Julieta’s Apartelle Hotel Tel. No. (036) 621 2088 / (036) 621 4088 Arnaldo Boulevard, Roxas City, Capiz Philippines, 5800 HV HOTEL VITA 3rd Flr. Black and White Bldg., Burgos St. Tel. No.: 6210810/6210-290 ACACIA TOURS CORNER OF RIZAL & LOPEZ JAENA STREETS ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ, PHILIPPINES TEL. NOS.: (036) 621-0208 621-2203 621-3376 FAX NO.: (036) 621-1040 email: [email protected] [email protected] TERMINALS ROXAS TO ILOILO KM 1, ROXAS CITY TEL. NOS. (036) 621-2530 / 621 6273 three minors all of Brgy. Balatucan, Panitan were also hurt after their tricycle was bumped by another motorcycle driven by Roberto Dile, 30, also of said place. The victims, including Dile were brought to the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital for treatment. months – to $4.58 billion. China, Japan economies weigh However, China’s economic slowdown and Japan’s struggling Abenomics are a challenge to the growth of Philippine exports, Ella said. “If China will slowdown and Abenomics in Japan will lose steam, [these] will impact on our exports,” he said. China has less and less room to rely on policy tools to support the economy, the country’s top economic planning agency said on Wednesday, as the Beijing tries to arrest a protracted slowdown this year, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, Japan’s economic growth slowed to 0.7 percent on weaker business investment and consumption, which sparked doubts about Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s strategy to spark sustainable growth through massive monetary and fiscal stimulus, as well as structural reforms, the wire service reported in March. Japan remains as the top buyer of Philippine products. It bought 25.4 percent of the shipments, NSO data showed. Second was China at 14.7 percent, followed by the US at 13.4 percent. (Danessa O. 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Naguiat Jr., PAGCOR chairman and chief operating officer, said the amount is a “voluntary assistance” to city as its monthly income share for hosting PAGCOR casinos since effective June 13, 2013. “It is (only) intended for the projects to be undertaken by the City Government which will uplift the economic condition of the city residents, particularly those who have less in life,” Naguiat said in a letter to Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog. PRIVATE First Class Leslie Jun Molomolo briefs a 10-year-old boy of the caliber .50 rifle featured at the Static and Photo Display organized by the 3rd Civil Military Operations Battalion of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division as part of the Araw ng Kagitingan and Philippine Veterans Week celebration at SM City Iloilo from April 8-10. (LAF/PIA6) Aklan to honor ‘Yolanda’ donors DSWD-6 won the BSPA award in the National Government Agencies category. WVCST (left photo) and the Cadiz City government are the awardees in the SUC and the Local Government Unit categories, respectively. RDC-6 fetes outstanding public programs, projects THE Regional Development Council (RDC-6) handed out the Best Public Sector Projects Awards (BPSPA) last week. The awardees include the D e p a r t m e n t o f S o c i a l We l f a r e and Development (National Government Agency Category); City of Cadiz (Local Government Unit Category) and the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (State Universities and Colleges Category) The winners received a special trophy designed by prominent Ilonggo sculptor Harry Mark Gonzales, plaques and cash rewards. Ro-Ann A. Bacal, National Economic and Development A u t h o r i t y ( N E D A ) d i r e c t o r, saidthe award is meant to recognize outstanding programs and projects being implemented by local government units, regional line agencies and state universities and colleges. (CMPamonag/ NEDA-6) KALIBO, Aklan – The Aklan provincial government will honor 20 government and non-government organizations including private donors who helped in the post-typhoon Yolanda recovery efforts. Roger Esto of the Provincial Planning and Development Office said the awarding ceremony will be held during the week-long celebration of the Aklan Day on April 18-25. “This year, we had no outstanding Aklanon awardees since our focus has been temporarily shifted to giving recognitions to our donors who helped the province in time of need,” Esto said. Among those to be recognized were the provincial government of Romblon which gave P50,000, the city of Valenzuela and Land Bank of the Philippines, among others. Aklan Day commemorates the day when the province became independent from neighboring Capiz. (PNA) y m c k y m c k Guardian the daily Western Visayas Most Read and Respected Friday, April 11, 2014 B7 Erich admits feeling Cesca Litton slighted by Ejay Falcon engaged to boyfriend MANILA - Actress Erich Gonzales admitted for the first time that she felt slighted by actor Ejay Falcon when they were still doing the drama series “Katorse” five years ago. On Thursday’s episode of “Kris TV,” Gonzales said she was hurt by Falcon’s claim that the soap’s high ratings were because of him. Gonzales and Falcon were Kris Aquino’s guest co-hosts on the morning show. “Past na ito so we can talk about it now. Saka we are okay now. We can talk about dahil mature na tayo, pwedeng pag-usapan,” Gonzales told Falcon. The former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate was obviously caught off-guard and could only reply: “Hindi ko alam.” After putting Falcon on the spot, Gonzales eventually defended her former leading man. “Siguro Ate (Kris) hindi lang niya mini-mean,,” she said. “Siguro ganun ka lang dati kasi immature tayo dati at may mga words lang siguro na hindi natin alam kung paano sabihin.” Gonzales also said she realized that Falcon was just being true to himself. “Ganoon lang siguro, walang pretentions si Ejay. Ako din Ejay,”she said. (ABSCBNnews.com) DOJ indicts Cedric, Deniece for illegal detention MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has found probable cause to charge Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, Bernice Lee, Simeon Raz, Ferdinand 2nd Level Ledesma Wing Guerrero, Jose Paolo Calma and Jed Fernandez for the crimes of serious illegal detention and grave coercion. The DOJ, in a 42-page resolution dated April 4, 2014, said it was clear that on January 22 up to the wee hours of January 23 Lee’s group deprived Navarro of his liberty, which is a primary element of the crime of serious illegal detention. The DOJ said the group also inflicted serious physical injuries on the host-actor and threatened to kill him. The DOJ said it is also clear that the group committed the crime charged for purposes of extorting money or ransom from Navarro in exchange of his liberty. As for the crime of grave coercion, the DOJ said it was apparent that the group compelled Navarro to do acts which were against his will. Meanwhile, the panel said the other complaints filed by Navarro against Lee’s group, including serious physical injuries, grave threats and illegal arrest, were already absorbed in the illegal detention charge. As of writing, the DOJ panel is now on its way to the Taguig Regional Trial Court to file the case. (ABS-CBNnews.com) Contact us at: (033) 335-1930 0998-9864717 MANILA – Former Kapamilya host Cesca Litton took to the image-sharing site Instagram to announce her engagement to boyfriend Tyke Kalaw, who proposed to her on Wednesday. In a post in her personal account, Litton shared a photo of them where her engagement ring could be seen. In its caption, Litton said she feels blessed knowing that she will be spending the rest of her life with the man she loves. “Every single heartache I’ve been through has faded into oblivion, because God blessed me with the right man, at the right time. Yes, I will spend the rest of my life with you, @tykekalaw. I love you so much,” she said in the caption. Hours after the proposal, Litton said on Twitter that she was still on cloud nine. “It’s 3:20 am and I’m wide awake, I’m still in shock and I still have to pack. Thank you for all the messages. I’m so overwhelmed,” she said. On Thursday morning, she again posted a picture, this time showing only the engagement ring. “Thank you for my beautiful ring, for painstakingly researching on diamonds, for searching high and low for the perfect emerald cut stone, for designing the ring with princess cuts all around the band, and for sitting for hours making sure they set it right. I love you @tykekalaw,” she said. Litton has been vocal about her plans of settling down with Kalaw, the grandson of former Senator Eva Estrada Kalaw. She has said in previous interviews that she wouldn’t enter into any relationship without thinking long-term. While no date for the special event has been set yet, Litton said there is “definitely no Vegas wedding.” (ABS-CBNnews.com) Megaworld’s.. Your aesthetic judgment might be useful at work, or you’re in a position to help someone in trouble or needing emotional support. Your imagination can add spice to your love life tonight, if you are willing to give free rein to ideas and images which excite you. Household members fluctuate from rowdy to silent or seeking fantasy rather than action. An adaptable attitude allows you to cope. You instinctively make exactly the right move, without knowing why, because you are blending intuition and experience today. Passion flares sharply, quickly passing AND deeply consuming. Make sure you and your lover are in sync. Some tasks today will demand you skim the surface and move on quickly; others will require great perseverance. Know which are which. A friend makes a subtle move toward becoming something more. Stay alert to either encourage or nip in the bud as your circumstances dictate. Free Tutorial- Jose C. Borromeo, CE 09102255940 / (033)508-2692 Complete the given numbers of the game.Using but once the numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 so that EACH NINE small squares of : (1) each big square in thick lines, (2) each horizontal row, and (3) each vertical row CONTAIN THE NUMBERS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9. 5 TIPS 1. No double entry of any number in a BIG SQUARE or the ROWS. 2. Each of the TRIO ( 1,1,1 or 3,3,3, or 9,9,9, etc.) should be in each of three big squares IN A LINE FORMATION (HORIZONTALLY OR VERTICALLY) and in each three rows within. 3. Exhaust application of Tip 1-2. 4. The MISSING Numbers of a particular square which is in s BIG SQUARE and the intersection of TWO ROWS are determined by assuming all of the nine (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8),(9) as missing, the EXISTING NUMBERS of the BIG SQUARE and INTERSECTING ROWS CANCEL OUT these circled missing numbers. The UNCANCELLED are the MISSING NUMBERS. If the missing number is only one, that is the ANSWER! If two or three or four? JOT them in the particular square for further application of Tip 3 and other techniques you’ll discover. 5. Use logic. 9 8 7 6 5 Today you can get an awful lot done! Productivity, accomplishment and competence are highlighted. 4 Your creative imagination proves valuable today. Being able to envision “what if?” brings new possibilities into your life. 2 3 1 3 2 1 6 2 8 1 6 8 7 7 9 6 8 9 1 5 4 4 5 8 1 9 6 7 1 4 1 2 3 4 Slow, sensuous and savoring is the style. Trade back rubs with someone you love and ENJOY! Share food and mutual pleasure. 5 3 1 7 9 4 6 5 8 2 Slow, sensuous and savoring is the style. Trade back rubs with someone you love and ENJOY! Share food and mutual pleasure. Nit-picking at work hinders your effectiveness. Streamline your flow of duties. Try to delegate some tasks. y m c k 6 5 4 8 7 1 2 9 6 3 7 6 9 2 3 5 8 7 4 1 4 8 3 6 9 7 1 2 5 y m c k 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 2 7 6 5 8 1 3 9 4 1 2 9 8 6 5 4 3 7 7 6 4 1 2 3 8 5 9 8 3 5 4 7 9 2 1 6 from p.B1 On the other hand, Megaworld’s rental income from office developments and lifestyle malls surged to a record P6.04-billion in 2013, 21 percent higher than P4.99billion in 2012. Megaworld is set to further solidify its position as the leader in office development in terms of total office space inventory by completing another 112,000 square meters of office spaces this year. By the end of 2014, the company will have around 712,000 square meters of office spaces in its portfolio with the completion of new state-of-the-art office towers in Uptown Bonifacio, The Mactan Newtown in Cebu, and Iloilo Business Park. On the retail side, Megaworld is also set to complete another 70,000 sqm in additional commercial and retail spaces with the completion of the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill, and some commercial strips at The Mactan Newtown, bringing its commercial and retail space portfolio to 240,000 square meters by the end of 2014. “Along with our sustained growth in the residential segment, we are committed to further expand our recurring income portfolio especially in our office and retail businesses. Year after year, we will be completing more office towers, malls, and commercial spaces. By 2017, we expect our rental income to reach P10-billion, double that of 2012,” adds Tan. Megaworld has pioneered the “LIVE-WORK-PLAYLEARN” lifestyle concept for mixed-use communities in the Philippines, which are popularly known as “townships.” To date, the company has 10 townships all throughout the country covering around 300 hectares of land. This includes the 17-hectare Eastwood City, which is considered to be the country’s first cyberpark; the 50-hectare McKinley Hill in Fort Bonifacio; the 25-hectare Newport City in Pasay City; the 5-hectare Forbes Town Center in Bonifacio Global City; the 28.8hectare The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu; the 15.4-hectare Uptown Bonifacio in Bonifacio Global City; the 34.5-hectare McKinley West in Fort Bonifacio; the 14-hectare Woodside City in Pasig City; the 11-hectare Davao Park District in Davao City; and the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park in Iloilo City. Over the past 24 years, the Megaworld Group has emerged as the country’s No. 1 real estate organization. It has completed more than 320 residential and office buildings with a total area of around 5.6 million square meters. Currently, about 185 residential, office and hotel buildings with a total area of around 5.4 million square meters are under development.
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