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or the egg? turns 80 this year
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New kidney stone
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IT is now possible to have kidney
stones removed with a medical proce-
dure that guarantees faster recovery,
lesser pain and cheaper cost at the
newly opened Kagay-an Kidney Cen-
ter in Cagayan de Oro City.
“We have successfully treated
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HE biggest mall in Mindanao is soon to rise in
Cagayan de Oro.
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) said they will start the Briefly
construction of the P4.5 billion Ayala Mall and Busi-
ness Center at the heart of the bustling Cagayan de FINANCE
Oro’s business district this year. GSIS eco stimulus
The new shopping mall, haven for investment,” Jaraula THE Government Service Insur-
which will be constructed in said. ance System (GSIS) provided the
its newly-acquired property at Cagayan de Oro is home to country with a much needed eco-
nomic stimulus last year through its
Claro M. Recto Avenue (front- the country’s biggest malls. SM Consolidated Loan (ConsoLoan)
ing Gaisano Mall), will be ALI’s City has established its P1 bill- program, a loan window that con-
biggest mall in Mindanao, much ing mall at the uptown Upper solidates five different loan pack-
bigger than Davao City’s P3 bil- Balulang; world class Limketkai ages into one. Story on page 9
lion Ayala Mall set to be com- shopping complex is continuing
pleted by 2012.
Cagayan de Oro city mayor
its expansion with more malls,
hotels, and business establish-
TOURISM
Constantino Jaraula said this ments under construction; Eco-tourism zone
is the biggest investment of Ororama Mega Store is under- A LOCAL
the company on the island of going renovation after it was firm is in-
Mindanao. struck by fire last year; among vesting
P656 million
“Once completed, this Ayala others. for the de-
Mall, the biggest in Mindanao, Aside from more invest- velopment of
would make the city the major ment opportunities it may a 12-hectare
shopping destination and fur- bring, it will also provide job masterplanned mixed-use town-
ther boost Cagayan de Oro as a See MALL/p.10 Artist rendition of the proposed P4.5 billion Ayala Mall soon to rise along Claro M. Recto Avenue. ship in Cagayan de Oro City.
The Philippine Economic Zone
MisOr turns 80
MISAMIS Oriental has just Senate majority floorlead-
turned 80 this year. er Juan Miguel Zubiri will
It was carved out from the be gracing and delivering
undivided Misamis province the keynote address during
through Legislative Act No. the occasion. This, even as
3537 that the Philippine Legis- governor Oscar S. Moreno
lature approved on November will also give his anniversary
2, 1929. message while vice gover-
The other province was nor Norris C. Babiera will
named Misamis Occidental. do the honors of welcoming
Adoption of the measure how- the dignitaries and guests.
ever came 10 years later under Zubiri and Moreno will then
Legislative Act No. 3777. lead the ceremonial slicing
As they say, the rest was of the “birthday cake” of
history. Yet, the vignettes of Misamis Oriental province,
Misamis Oriental will hold the Tabo sa Umahan from January 11-15, 2009 at the provincial capitol grounds to mark the 80th Founding An-
the past are being captured in toasting of the wine, and in
niversary of Misamis Oriental. Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri is exprected to grace the opening program on Monday. the ongoing construction of the releasing 80 symbolic red-
Heritage of Misamis Oriental blue-and-white balloons into
or the egg?
mal because we do constant But with monocrops, Ms. larvae that will attack the suc- non province with the objective
monitoring. It is also very ad- Aggarao said, the pests are free ceeding crop. of providing accessible food
vantageous that we use the to strike anywhere. The continuous rain that supply to communities.
intercropping system [where] “It is also riskier with mono- has fallen on Northern Mind- LOUISE G. DUMAS
“
ang itlog, pag bakasyon yun ang lean, ” he added.
According to Mang Martin, as far as cash is concerned, he
has a number of lending institutions and government programs
“In the long-term, the NEDF’s goal ment—from the planting to
the harvesting, good soil man-
including those of the Department of Agriculture to thank for. is share its knowledge base with pro- agement and cultivation and
“Malaki ang naitulong ng Department of Agriculture sa amin even to the buying and selling
lalong-lalu na si Secretary Yap. Ito’y dahil nung kinailangan active coffee stakeholders like the DA of their raw materials. Lec-
naming mag-expand, naka-avail kami sa ACEF ng loan,” he said. to develop a sustainable robusta coffee tures range from a few days
“
The ACEF or Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement to weeks, depending on the
Fund is a special purpose fund created by Republic Act No. industry that supports both the domes- farmers’ allocated time.
8178 or the Agricultural Tariffication Act of 1996, specifically
intended to finance projects and activities to enhance the ag-
tic and export needs of the country.” At present, the train-
ing angles of the NEDF are
riculture and fisheries sectors. It supports and enables farmers focused on developing cof-
and fisherfolk, cooperatives and agribusiness entrepreneurs to
compete in the globalized agriculture market.
Martin has also partnered with the DA via the marketing as-
sistance program Bagsakan Center , thru which he is assured of
a ready market for his produce in Marikina and Quezon City.
T HE Nestle Experimental
and Demonstration Farm
(NEDF) in Tagum City in
Davao province has been at the
forefront of advancing coffee
“The NEDF is at the fore-
front of coffee farm research
and development that not only
seeks to help coffee farms but
play a major in role in the devel-
extension. These three basic
functions are also similar to the
ones in the universities and the
academe.
Training methods
fee agri-enterprises and
promoting farmer entrepre-
neurship.
“We feel that this is the
best way to go and it is the
Martin’s project has indeed come a very long way. research and development in opment of the coffee industry One of the main roles of only way to sustain coffee
GEMSUN today has redesigned its building to an AV-type to the Philippines. in general,” says Arthur Baria, the NEDF is to provide training development in the country-
adapt to the changing environment and climate. An automatic Since its inception in 1994, Nestle Agricultural Services to the coffee farmers on the side,” says Baria.
drinking apparatus is also being utilized for easier management. the NEDF has become the pre- Head. latest coffee farming tech- The two main training
Modern equipment such as generators, egg-grading machines, miere facility in coffee farm Aside from being the most nologies and methods that the methods being implement-
and sprayers are being used as well to ensure the safe and high development and production advanced coffee development center has developed. ed in the NEDF at present:
quality production of eggs. And through the years, martin’s and also trains coffee farmers facility in the country, the NEDF The NEDF’s facilities in- End-to-End Training Con-
company has acquired a fleet of transport vehicles: seven closed on the latest coffee farming has had a lot of firsts in differ- clude spacious lecture centers, cept (which highlights cof-
vans, two refrigerated vans, two trucks for live hogs, and an methods and technologies that ent levels. numerous plant nurseries, fee development methods
L-300 van. are geared toward sustainability For instance, it takes pride prototype coffee production from seed to bean, from
Today, the poultry farm that stands on a two-hectare lot and self-sufficiency. in hosting the only robusta cof- facilities, and demonstration bean to brew, and from pro-
along Recto Avenue in San Jose , Batangas, has continued to pro- The training and technolo- fee germplasm in the country farms, among others where duction to processing and
vide financial stability to the Ozaeta family, as well as to some 55 gy being developed at the NEDF and the biggest robusta mother farmers learn about the lat- marketing, and the entre-
neighbors who work as farm laborers. It boasts of a daily harvest also forms a large and very plant garden in the Nestle, if est and most effective coffee preneurship) and Training
of close to 58,000 eggs, which are packed and delivered to sev- important part of leading coffee not the whole world. world. The planting methods. It also the Trainor (which trains
eral supermarkets in South Luzon and Metro Manila. brand NESCAFE’s quest for the mother plant garden can poten- provides has lodging quarters technicians from local gov-
It has also diversified into a livestock farm managed by best raw materials for use in the tially produce 3 million coffee that serve as the trainees’ ernment units and para-
Martin’s better-half, Pilamar. The farm raises dozens of swine, production of NESCAFÉ coffee. seedlings a year––enough to “homes” while they are un- technicians from NGOs and
and gives sustained livelihood and incomes to Lumil residents That is why Nestle provided the plant 3,000 hectares a year. dergoing training. other partners who will
through its Paiwi or grow-out program. site with the equipment and It is also the only private At the lecture centers, then train local farmers
Now, the town of San Jose is recognized as the “Egg Basket of facilities needed for classroom sector coffee based research well-trained agronomists in- in far-flung municipalities
Luzon”, thanks to the efforts of poultry raisers and egg dealers instruction and practical appli- and development facility in the form attendees about ev- and barangays which can-
like Martin…a truly excellent achievement for an egg-cellent cation of the knowledge given Philippines that has functions erything they need to know not be reached by Nestle
enterprise. to trainees for research, instruction, and about coffee crop manage- agronomists).
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6 JANUARY 11-17, 2010 Opinion BusinessWeek MINDANAO
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On the 12th it’s going to be Valen- So there they come alive and their history and cultural past. But excessive politicking and
cia City for me, I am invited by a good The recent political kicking the immortal, the Phil- Identity under the sun is what personal feuds sometimes disturb
friend of mine, Marven Selecios from turmoil has placed ippine’s very own: colorful and makes them desire to do things some Filipino organizations. It
the city government, to witness the lively Tinikling, the Pandanggo sa worthy to be proud of. So, every seems jealousy or the spirit of
festivities during their charter day
us in a rather un- Ilaw, the Ang Maya dance, Abaru- town fiesta that they usually cel- ‘crab system’ is at work even on
celebration. flattering scenario, ray, Leron-leron Sinta, Mutya sa ebrate back home is the time for this common affairs. They fight
I shall share my experiences there too many choices, Pasig and many other that were selecting title of Ms. Philippines. with each other, backbite and pro-
on my next column. destined long time ago in the In so doing, we display the mote bickering that in some cases
Cinemagis 2 Digital Short Film yet unclear. Always archives of oblivion. dignity of Filipino womanhood, result in break-up of organiza-
Festival is also brewing its way this remember that our Another thing is in fiesta their generally fine attitude. And tions.
January. Cinemagis 2 will feature films choices affect and events, dozens of booths display they celebrate it with church But the more they break-up,
“
done by students and seniors from all any marketable item direct from activities complete with Filipino the better as new organizations
over Northern Mindanao. shape our future. the Philippines, like the famous bands, colorful attires, songs and are formed and more promotion
The film selections will be featured pearls from Sulu, jewelry from dances Filipino style that truly of culture and geography ensued.
at the SM City Cagayan Cinemas 1 and try to Cinemagis, “Pili-ay”. I shall give Cebu, handicraft from Mindanao, entertain all races that watch So, now-a-days, you can see so
2, January 18-20, 2010. you a spoiler on my film––“Pili-ay” Visayas ang Luzon, caricatures, them act. many Filipino organizations in
For more information on Cinemagis attempts to visualize the thoughts of paintings of great Filipinos, musi- Overall effect of the grand fi- California and other states, each
2, please visit the XCCA Office at the our young individuals faced with the cal instruments, songs in CDs and esta celebration is that American- one does not see eye-to-eye with
3rd Flr. of the Museo de Oro, Xavier difficult task of voting, especially the DVDs, Filipino movies in videos born Filipinos are exposed to such the other.
University, this city. first-time voters. and Filipino dishes. activities. It turn-out, though, that they
May is just a stone-throw away. Also, “Pili-ay” is a story about a Other nationalities are ex- They participate actively and promote the same objective and
Elections are well on its way. Our youth journalist who tries to expose a cor- posed to Adobo, Karikari, Lina- they are the young boys and girls the love of friendship and culture
will be faced now with a difficult task rupt system, thereby putting himself gang Manok, Sitao, Patao, Patani, involved in the folk dances. And are there no matter how high the
of voting, and needless to say––it’s a in harm’s way. Kinilaw, Balut, Itlog Maalat, doz- yet they have not even gone to hatred exist. The heat of friend-
tough one, too close to call. More updates on the latest happen- ens of pastries and even halo-halo the country yet ever. ship and pride of the individual
The recent political turmoil has ings here in the city on the next issue. and so many others. They embrace our ways of life cover quarrels thus to the eyes of
placed us in a rather unflattering sce- LIVE LIFE, ROCK ON! Unleash the TIGER Filipino community newspa- so early and associate with their many white people, Filipinos are
nario, too many choices, yet unclear. in YOU this year! pers and magazines, as well as ‘kababayans’ from other regions. just so friendly with one another.
Always remember that our choices ------------------ television programs via satellite They already know how to speak They do not know some of
affect and shape our future. For comments, email: shaun_ale- find their way in the celebration the Filipino language and like to them want to fight with bolos and
This is the message of my film en- jandrae_uy@yahoo.com site. eat all kinds of Filipino foods. grenade already.
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Kudos to BSP and the banking system
A GOOD Year for the Bangko afford to provide liquidity en- According to BSP Gover- ing Centers in Luzon, Visayas thority of the Monetary Board
Sentral ng Pilipinas and the hancement mechanisms, thus nor Amando M Tetangco, Jr., Speaking Out and Mindanao, Tulong Barya to determine the insolvency of
banking system. providing the necessary envi- “Important banking reforms, para sa Eskuwela, Public info banks and to place them under
All in all, the Bangko Sentral ronment for banks to increase particularly in the areas of campaign and OFW financial receivership.
ng Pilipinas did well in 2009. lending activities. Indeed, com- corporate governance, risk literacy campaign. The ruling effectively re-
And so did the domestic bank- mercial loans expanded during management, and asset clean- The Philippines also gained stricted undue interference
ing system. the year albeit at a moderate up, have strengthened the global recognition for leader- by the courts in the Monetary
Once again, the Bangko pace. banking system further, boost- ship in microfinance and mobile Board’s exercise of its regula-
Sentral ng Pilipinas delivered The external sector provid- ing its overall performance in banking. tory and supervisory powers
on its principal mandate of ed another source of stability. terms of higher asset growth, Praises for the Bangko Sen- over banks.
maintaining price stability de- Supported by record remittance enhanced asset quality, im- tral’s model regulatory ap- Last year saw the produc-
spite the twin challenges posed flows from overseas Filipinos proved profitability and better proach in microfinance and tion and roll out by the BSP of e-
by increasing oil prices and and receipts from the Business capitalization.” mobile banking came from passports. This enabled compli-
commodity supply constraints Process Outsourcing sector, the The banking system’s capi- such prestigious groups as the ance by the Philippines with the
caused by Typhoons Ondoy nd country posted a balance of tal adequacy ratios (CARs), a London-based publication, The international deadline of 2010.
Pepeng. payment surplus in excess of prime indicator of financial
IGNACIO BUNYE Economist, The Financial Times, For the opportune implementa-
Because of a benign infla- US $ 3.3 billion. health, showed improvements the World Bank’s Consultative tion of the e-passport project,
tion, the BSP could afford to This in turn has resulted both on a solo and consolidated capital requirements. As of Group to Assist the Poor and President Arroyo conferred BSP
peg its policy rates at an all in a record build up of Gross basis. the second quarter, CAR on a the newly formed G20 Financial Governor Amando M. Tetangco,
time low. International Reserves––more The Bangko Sentral ng consolidated basis hit 15.68 per Inclusion Experts Group. Jr. the Order of Sikatuna (Rank
This has translated into than enough to pay for nine Pilipinas requires a minimum cent while CAR on a solo basis A significant milestone also of Datu).
lower pass-on interest rates months of imports and more CAR of 10 percent while the hit 14.81. occurred in the legal front. The For comments and sugges-
charged by banks to their cli- than enough to cover our short Basel II Accord prescribes a 2009 saw the BSP continu- Supreme Court affirmed in the tions, email: totingbunye2000@
ents. Lower inflation also helped term maturing foreign obliga- minimum CAR of 8 percent. ing to be active in launching Legacy rural bank cases the au- gmail.com.
maintain the purchasing power tions. Owing to significant buildups and conducting various ad-
of the ordinary Filipino. For its part, the Philippine in qualifying capital as well as vocacies . Examples of these
Also because of low infla- banking system weathered well issuances of tier capital notes, are the Credit Surety Fund,
tion, the Bangko Sentral could the global financial storm. most banks easily hurdled the Economic and Financial Learn-
Novel firecrackers
IT is not a secret that Filipinos were sold in whispers, and something specially discredited
by and large have not only an purchased with a commitment Viewpoints and deplorable. Three, they all
innovative drive in doing things to some kind of secrecy. Never forward something rare as ex-
but also a creative spirit in redo- mind the price whereas what traordinary awful in being and
ing themselves – their outputs was more important was the unacceptable in standing.
included. And this some kind of profound glee they brought There seems to be no record
an in-born trait extends from about for the big “bang” they how many of the said firecrack-
the ingenious way they have gave. ers were sold/bought, how
in living their admittedly dif- The carefully absconded much they were enjoyed by
ficult day-to-day lives, to the and surreptitiously sold “new” those who fired them as well as
surprising and even delightful firecrackers were definitely not those who saw and heard them
way they continuously reinvent without their proper inherent explode. But with such append-
their products. Let it be noted connotations. It was said that ed names to those firecrackers,
that such inventive and fanciful their respective brand names it is hard to imagine the awe
disposition is more often than were enough to say that those and apprehension they made,
not, endowed with a certain who buy the unique firecrack- and the commotion and impres-
fun, not to mention their being ers should not fool around sion they cause when fired. And
naughty as well. with them – with the earnest understandably so!
A case in point is that on instruction that there must ARCHBISHOP
the occasion of the last 2010 be an “all clear” signal before OSCAR V. CRUZ
New Year’s eve, this report any of them were lighted and
came about in whispers and thereby exploded. BYE GLORIA”.
confidence: There were new The novel firecrackers were This is not to say that such
firecrackers on sale for the said to be three in kind here- opted nomenclature or brand
brave and courageous, for the after mentioned according to names are fair or otherwise,
intrepid and defiant. But, these their reported ascending order disrespected or otherwise. They
firecrackers of recent vintage of loud unique “bang” – with all have certain common im-
were not found with their usual their also ascending price tags: plications: One, they all say
public displays. First, “BIN LADEN”. Second, something rather critical and
It was even said that they “AMPATUAN”. Third “GOOD- fatal even. Two, they all imply
Shrink-wrap agreements:
Are they valid contracts?
A PERSON who purchases a ments are terms and condi-
cellphone, portable dvd player, Your legal map tions of use that accompany
a coffee maker, or toy finds to business products, and are available for
warranty cards and other writ- review only after the product
ten contract terms inside the has been opened or once the
box. If the product is contained product’s seal has been broken.
in a cellophane-wrapped box, They also accompany software
sealed, with tamper-proof purchased in a similar packag-
packaging, these terms are ing. The term is taken from the
available for review only after method of packaging products
the product has been bought in cellophane-wrapped boxes.
and then opened, in a usually While the terms and condi-
different and distant location tions are contained inside the
from the place where the sale box along with the product,
was made. the outside of the box usually
The same is true when soft- contains a notice stating “The
ware or hardware peripheral of product is subject to license
a computer is purchased. The li- terms available for review in-
censing agreements, commonly side.” The shrinkwrap agree-
known as End-User Licensing ATTY. KRISANTO ment are customarily read
Agreements or EULAs, are read KARLO NICOLAS something like, “By opening
only during the installation of this envelope, you are bound
the software in the computer or and conditions required by by the terms and conditions of
before use of the same, and not the proprietor of the website, this license” or “Upon breaking
before the software or hardware prior to the entering the site or this seal, you are bound by the
is actually purchased. downloading, is made by click- terms and conditions included
Finally, there are those ing either an “Ok” or “Yes” or “I with the product.”
transactions which are com- accept” key. In most instances, Under the law, these are
pleted in the Internet, which the terms and conditions are actually contracts. They in fact
usually include downloading not seen in the same page, but bind the contracting parties,
software or entering a site, for viewable in another web page. especially the purchaser whose
a fee or sometimes for free. The These are called shrinkwrap consent was procured,
assent of the user to the terms agreements. Shrinkwrap agree- See NICOLAS/p.10
8 Entertainment BusinessWeek MINDANAO
JANUARY 11-17, 2010
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Weekly Horoscope
ARIES. Dare to dream big! Love, fame and
fortune can all be yours! However, you will
Odd vs. even Word hunt
need to take responsibility, of everything, FOREMOST, I would like to thank the
including what you say and do. Trying to
achieve everything on the agenda will be
publisher of BusinessWeek Mindanao, Isang text ka lang
challenging, but not impossible. Mr. Dante Sudaria, for allowing me to
Lucky Numbers: 1 11 12 5 42 8 share with you my analysis on the 9 By TAXMAN
TAURUS. Expect the unexpected! A p.m. Suertres Lottery draw.
special delivery of good news heads This “Isang text ka lang” column the January 8 result was 9-4-8.
your way. There’s real potential to move
forward with your career, but try to keep doesn’t intend to be right or precise in If you observed, the result were
emotions out of your decisions. With predicting the Suertres result for the indeed composed of odd and even
money, be careful of indulging in a reck-
less spending spree. 9 p.m. draw. What we have here are digits or vice versa.
Lucky Numbers: 8 7 16 5 4 31 probable numbers. As in “basin diay.” So, what now? Well, if you want to
GEMINI. The love bug can bite, but be Most of those regular bettors or win in Suertres, you have to base your
careful of accepting someone’s unac-
ceptable behavior. If something doesn’t Suertres are basing their numbers numbers on the 1,3,5,7,9 and 2,4,6,8,0
seem right, it probably isn’t – look closer combination on the so-called “com- pairing schemes.
and ask more questions. You may get
a red hot money tip, but do your own pute system” but my good friend and How? Let me cite as an example
research first. former Editor in chief of Cebu Gold the January 2 result which is 4-9-2.
Lucky Numbers: 9 12 14 1 3 8
Star Daily, Mr. Nelson Constantino, Now if you have the pairing 2-4
CANCER. Anything is possible this year!
Making definite goals points your jour-
strongly opposed. your option would be to get the
ney in the right direction. Something or Well, I tried to argue but it is numbers 6,8,0,1,3,5,7,9 so that your
someone new in your life is not necessar-
ily bad, just different. With love, beware
useless. Why? Whew, daanin na lang numbers would be 2-4-6, 2-4-8, 2-4-0,
of twisting the truth, instead, be honest natin sa “Isang text at wala na, as in 2-4-1 and so on.
and upfront.
Lucky Numbers: 40 32 21 5 6 7
“sanggi.” But as I said winning in the Suer-
I mean, If I would argue, its useless tres or the 3-digit lottery draw is hard
LEO. The New Year has started, and busi-
ness is booming. Buckle down and you because my friend is not use to betting without basis. And that we need to
can make your destiny come true. The key on the three-digit game. have one exact number combinations
to surviving what promises to be a busy
year is to be organized and systematic. The 3-digit Suertres draw of the out of the 1,000 numbers combina-
Get ready to attend to your wellbeing. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office tion.
Lucky Numbers: 37 32 34 21 6 11
(PCSO) is indeed really hard to win. This week, the numbers that will
VIRGO. To win someone’s heart, be
sincere with words and actions. Business Bettors have a very slim chances of be possibly drawn randomly are the
takes over your day–planner; make sure winning thus a bettor is lucky enough numbers combination that will be
you are organized and ready to rock
and roll when opportunities present to win one exact numbers combina- 1-8-6-0.
themselves. Be careful of stretching your tion one or thrice a week. Well, they’re good numbers to mix
dollars too far.
Lucky Numbers: 9 21 29 27 25 28 Suertres or the 3-digit 2 p.m., 5 with the even numbers 2,4,6,8,0.
p.m., and 9 p.m. lottery draws are
LIBRA. Your career abilities can be put
into action this year, but be clear about combinations of numbers from 1 to
Pairing to watch
SUDUKO
what you want. Don’t get depressed if life 0 or, 0 to 1.
presents a delay – the key to success is to How to play the game?
stay upbeat and positive. Revitalize your
home for happy family moments.
It is composed of odd and even 2-4, 2-7, and 4-7 Fill in completely every rows, columns, and diagonals of each puzzle
Lucky Numbers: 17 35 39 41 40 3
numbers. If we talk about even num-
bers, I am referring to 2, 4, 6, 8, and 0 without repitition of the same digit.
SCORPIO. To attract love, be armed and
fabulous with self–confidence. Don’t and the odd’s 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Keep these numbers
entertain any thoughts of uncertainty. The January 2 9-p.m. result was
Work moves in the right direction, but
4-9-2 or a combination of even-odd-
2-7-8, and 4-7-8
keep your goals within the realms of real-
ity. Beware of letting a stressful moment even digit.
take a hold.
Lucky Numbers: 5 18 13 19 20 30 It was a combination taken from
SAGITTARIUS. The New Year brings a new
the 2, 4, 6, 8, 0 even numbers combi- Next week, I will deal more on
start. It’s possible to make changes this nation that when paired will give us a these odd and even schemes. I will go
year, but weigh up the pros and cons first. pairing: 2-4, 2-6, 2-8, 2-0, 4-6, 4-8, 4-0, into the details as I know most of you
Accepting a new offer could be a conflict
of interest. Mixing money with love can 6-8, 6-0, and 8-0. are still confused on how to get these
cause chaos, keep finances separate. The odd numbers pairing for 1, 3, odd and even schemes work.
Lucky Numbers: 8 16 4 32 33 42
5, 7, 9 are 1-3, 1-5, 1-7, 1-9, 3-5, 3-7, 3-9, Also in the next issue, I will tell you
CAPRICORN. Planet madness sends your
emotions on a roller coaster ride. When 5-7, 5-9, and 7-9. those digits that frequently drawn in
in love, keep your feet firmly on the You have now the 10 ultimate pair- the 3-digit Suertres draw,
ground, and your head out of the clouds.
With money, be clear and concise about ing for any Suertres draws be it the 2 In the meantime, just relax be-
what you want; don’t leave anything to p.m., 5, p.m., and 9 p.m. draws. cause gambling will do you no good
chance.
Lucky Numbers: 7 13 40 39 28 1 Of course, I did not include here but misfortune of you let yourself
AQUARIUS. This is a year of good fortune! the double digits: 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, addicted to it.
Thank your lucky stars, as life is about to 5-5, 6-6, 7-7, 8-8, 9-9, and 0-0 as these Suertres even if it is legal are stil
move into the success lane. Be crystal–
clear about what you want to achieve, double digits pairs rarely comes out. gambling.
and it’s all–possible. With love, beware The January 3 result was a combi- And please to not attempt to send
of having a double standard, equality
works best. nation of odd-even-even. The result me any message asking for numbers
Lucky Numbers: 9 8 5 4 31 33 was 3-2-4. even if the title of this column is
PISCES. Venus can make love and friend- The January 4 result was 2-7-1 or “ISANG TEXT KA LANG!”
ship a reality, with heartfelt feelings rising
to the surface. A secret rendezvous can an even-odd-odd numbers combina- Just read it here. Of course, the
lead to something special. This year, be tion. The January 5 result was 3-2-5 BusinessWeek Mindanao.
strict about who you mix company with,
allow only those with positive attitudes and followed by an odd-even-odd DONT FORGET THE PASAKAY HA!
to enter your life. number combinations of January 6
Lucky Numbers: 8 19 13 11 10 1
which is 7-2-3. 6-0
The January 7 result was 7-5-5 and
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Alsons eyes partnerships
ALSONS Consolidated ergy and power subsidiaries—
Resources Inc. (ACR) said the main contributors to ACR’s
total revenues—that operate Dedicated to the late
it is open to partnerships power generation plants in ROWJOE SERAFIN FELICILDA,
with other mining firms Southern Mindanao. who died of COLON CANCER
or may opt to list its unit Conal Holdings Corp., a on July 2, 2005 at the
in the Philippine Stock subsidiary of ACR, is currently very young age of 30 years.
Exchange next year to developing a 200-megawatt
(MW) coal-fired power plant
be able to grab oppor-
tunities in the mining
in Maasim, Sarangani.
“The bids by invited con-
Slash Your Cancer Risk
sector.
Tomas Alcantara, ACR
tractors to build the facility
have already been submitted
in Minutes a Day (7 of 13)
chairman, said the holding and a bid award is expected
firm would expand its mining before the end of the first
Little lifestyle changes can lower your odds
operations through its wholly quarter of 2010,” he said. of hearing the dreaded diagnosis. Slip them
owned subsidiary, ACR Mining He added that the new into your routine and sleep better tonight.
Corp. (ACRMC), which owns 75 plant would address the prob- By Aviva Patz
percent of Manat Exploration able power shortage that could Content provided by:
Joint Venture. The remaining hit Southern Mindanao by as
25 percent of Manat Explora- and proven track records on to the increase in the price early as 2011 and the projected
tion is held by Southern Ex- extractive operations,” the of gold.” increase in demand for the
ploration Corp., an affiliate of ACR executive said. ACR would continue to next decade. More women may soon benefit from Gar-
Australia’s Indophil Resources “[A] second alternative invest in Mindanao despite Also in the pipeline are the dasil, a vaccine that protects against the two
NL. being considered is the listing the peace and order problems proposed 100,000 liter-per-day
The joint venture is now of ACRMC by introduction, in the area since it has been bioethanol plant in Cagayan strains of human papillomavirus that cause
completing the exploration after obtaining shareholders’ operating on the island for de Oro City and the 42-MW 70 percent of cervical cancer cases. The FDA
of the parent firm’s mining approval and the requisite more than half a century. mini-hydroelectric project in decided in March to give priority review to
claims in Compostela Valley clearances from the regula- “We are aware of the recent Siguil, Sarangani. the potential use of the vaccine, currently
and Davao del Norte. tory bodies,” he said. problems that have recently Next year, ACR’s earnings
“Various options are being He added that the com- received wide attention, but may rise by more than half and approved for women ages 9 to 26, for women
considered in the operation of pany is bullish on mining we are confident that these is on track of hitting its target ages 27 to 45.
the mines post-exploration, prospects as “the discovered crises will pass and Mindanao net income of P158 million, 57
including the expansion of deposits have since almost will continue to surge for- percent higher than last year’s “Older women have likely already been
the coverage and a tie-up with doubled in value since the last ward,” Alcantara said. earnings.
other mining outfits with long independent valuation, due The holding firm has en- BEN ARNOLD O. DE VERA
exposed to several HPV strains, but the vac-
cine could protect against other strains they
haven’t yet come in contact with,” explains
GSIS ConsoLoan proceeds availed in 2008.
The GSIS had earlier de-
clared a one-year moratorium
Debbie Saslow, Ph.D., director of breast
and gynecological cancers for the ACS. (Re-
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Cagayan de Oro City-Iligan the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan approval of the Office of the
City Railroad Project in her Corridor (CIC) covering the President through RDC-X to
SONA listed projects as a BOT municipalities from Linamon, undertake the Cagayan de Oro-
project. Lanao del Nodte to Jasaan, Iligan Corridor (CIC) Mindanao
Later, however, DOTC Misamis Oriental. Railway Project through Of-
Undersecretary Guiling A. The project cost is about ficial Development Assistance
Mamondiong advised NEDA- US$1,328.032 Million or (ODA) instead of Build-Oper-
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Conventional cargo is ex-
pected to increase by some
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ICTSI, when it took over the
operations.
In March 2008 ICTSI bested
also in operation.
Phividec, the Philippine
Veterans Investment Develop-
NOW ACCEPTS
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TEUs annually.
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DEED OF SALE
INVITATION TO BID
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Top 10 consumer
electronic gadgets
YOU may already eagerly antic- (BLU) is more environmentally
ipate the launch or release to friendly, light, energy saving
retail market for one or more and other advantages such
of these consumer electronic as more natural colors repro-
gadgets, or even own one or duction.
a lot of them in your digital 5.Portable Navigation De-
household. vice (PND) or more commonly
However, if you think known as GPS global positiing
you’re the unique individual and navigation system – This
or unique pioneer who are alone is expected to ship
the only one own the lovely more than 17 millions units
gadgets, think again. worldwide, and is expected to
According to Topology grown in term of unit sold and
Research Institute located in revenue for about 30% to 50%
Taiwan, one of the world’s in coming years.
electronics manufacturing 6.Electronic Paper, also
base, the following list of top called E-Paper or Electronic
10 technology products will Ink – It is a display technology
have either high, extremely that mimic the appearance of
high or exponentially growth regular ink on paper. However,
rate in year 2007 and beyond, its contents or text is erasable
till at least 2010. and been changed or replaced
TOP 10 UPCOMING with new text of images,
MUST HAVE GADGETS making it an environmentally
1.Apple iPhone – Not even friendlier than an actual paper,
yet released (expected in com- although less flexible.
ing June 2007), but the hotly 7.Satellite Radio or Sub-
anticipated music-playing cell scription Radio (SR). You can
phone has already generated receive digital radio signal
enough buzz and interest for over much wider geographi-
its advanced and revolution- cal area with the signal that is
ary software and touch-screen been broadcasting by a com-
panel. And due to the fact munications satellite.
that no pre-order or waiting 8.Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)
list is allowed by the iPhone – Even with slower start and
exclusive carrier AT&T (Cin- lukewarm response so far,
gular), expect a long multi- nobody dare to write it off.
days/nights queue and crazy However, expert the sales
bidding war on eBay. Apple volume to increase at a lower
iPhone is expected to grow growth rate of between 10%
more than explosive 50% in to 30%.
coming years. 9.Nintendo Wii – The mo-
2.Electronic Photo Frame tion detection gaming con-
– Google gave away one to its sole is popular now, and will
Google AdWords and AdSense continue to be popular in the
customers as Christmas gift coming years.
for 2006 season. But expect 10.Electronic Toys or Ro-
more and more owning this botic Toys – Typical of them
device that able to display is Furby (used to be a ‘must-
digital pictures as the price of have’) and Pleo, which can
electronic photo album falls interact with human and even
in price, and slowly become has some sort of intelligent
favorite gadget as gift in holi- learning capabilities.
day season. Expect sales peak Unfamiliar with the list?
during Christmas season and All the usual suspect such as
as iPhone, experiences expo- digital camera, DVD player,
nential growth rate of more MP3 Player or Digital Media
than 50% each year. Player and LCD TV are now
3.Apple TV – Apple TV mature commodity with low
(styled tv is a media extender sales growth rate, where most
network device that play digi- already been sold more than
tal content originating from 50 million units, some even
any Mac OS X or Windows more than 100 million units
computer running iTunes worldwide.
onto an enhanced-definition The top 10 future gadgets
or high-definition widescreen list was established based on
television. recognition of consumers to-
4.LEB NB – Notebook com- wards the products, price, the
puter that using LED back- need of market and etc.
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