Aeon Luxe Properties Inc. (ALPI) hosted a Brokers Salo Salo at Malagos Homegrown Cafe at Matina Davao City recently.
The event was attended by top brokers in Davao City and nearby cities in the region.
ALPI President and CEO Ian Cruz welcomed the brokers to the event and announced ALPI’s latest promos and incentives program to brokers.
“I am honored to have you as partners in our journey to being a top-selling brand in the real estate business. Your active involvement in selling our properties have made us a byword in the property market and we assure you we will continue our commitment to provide only the best property for everyone,” Cruz said.
Jester Hospital, Aeon Luxe Properties Inc. Vice President, also paid tribute to the brokers for their relentless efforts in selling ALPI developments.
“Thank you to our brokers for your support. You are truly the force behind our success.” Hospital added.
Hospital also announced the upcoming events and promos of ALPI.
Meantime, ALPI and SM Homes have agreed to collaborate in providing amazing home choices for condo unit owners of the ALPI developments.
“We are thrilled to announce our exciting collaboration with SM Homes, which will enable us to prioritize and enhance our services for the homeowners at Aeon Luxe Properties,” said Jester Hospital, ALPI Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
Hospital added that the partnership marks a significant step forward “in our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and exceeding the expectations of our valued residents. Together with SM Homes, we are dedicated to providing innovative solutions and creating a more enriched living environment for all those who call Aeon Luxe Properties home.”
Hospital is currently coordinating with SM Home to announce the full details of the partnership. (NJB)
When it rains, it pours. Since it’s the rainy season already, expect more rain coming.
When there’s rain in places where rats abound, the health threat that most people will encounter is leptospirosis. However, this water-borne disease is more common after an area is flooded. That’s why the Department of Health (DOH) generally advises the public not to wade in floodwaters or to wear rubber boats when walking in flooded waters.
A news report from the Philippine Daily Inquirer said there was “an increase in leptospirosis cases amid the onset of the rainy season.”
Right now, the total number stands at 878, with 84 confirmed deaths. “While this is only half of the number of leptospirosis cases (1,769) in the same period last year, the DOH has observed that the weekly case count has started rising with the rains,” the health department was quoted as saying.
In Davao Region, even before the rainy season, the number of leptospirosis cases went up as early as January. The regional office of the health department recorded 34 cases with two deaths from January 1 to 27, which was 48% higher compared to the 23 cases reported in the same period last year.
Among those with the highest number of cases were from Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte. Both of these provinces had one thing in common: they were hit hard by flooding and landslides.
Leptospirosis, as a disease, was first described by Adolf Weil in 1886. Leptospira, a corkscrew-shaped bacterium that caused the disease, was first observed in 1907 but it was the following year that it was declared as the cause of it.
Several species of the Leptospira genus of bacteria cause leptospirosis. It can progress to conditions such as Weil’s disease or meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord), which can be fatal.
The Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) says the bacterial infection is prevalent in tropical countries, where it affects 10 or more people in every 100,000 annually.
“Leptospirosis occurs in many wild and domestic animals,” explains The Merck Manual of Medical Information. “Some animals act as carriers and pass the bacteria in their urine; others become ill and die.”
The health department says many animals can spread leptospirosis, including pets (dogs, for example), farm animals, or wildlife. Aside from rats, the animals that can spread leptospirosis are cattle, swine, horses, sheep, and goats.
Actually, there are two common ways you can get leptospirosis. First is by exposing yourself to urine or body fluids of infected animals. The other one is by drinking water that has been contaminated with urine or body fluids of infected animals.
There was this incident which happened in Texas, United States. A woman went boating one Sunday taking with her some cans of soft drinks which she put into the refrigerator of the boat.
On Monday, she was taken to the hospital and placed in the Intensive Care Unit. She died on Wednesday. The autopsy concluded she died of leptospirosis. This was traced to the can of soft drink she drank from, not using a glass. Tests showed that the can was infected by dried rat urine.
“It is highly recommended to thoroughly wash the upper part of all soft drink cans before drinking out of them,” the news report stated. “The cans are typically stocked in warehouses and transported straight to the shops without being cleaned. A study at New York City University showed that the tops of all soda cans are more contaminated than public toilets, that is, full of germs and bacteria.”
According to the health department, leptospirosis bacteria enter the human body through cuts and cracks on the skin, or through membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth. Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria can reach all parts of the body and cause signs and symptoms of illness.
Studies conducted abroad have shown that leptospirosis causes mild disease in about 90% of infected people, whereas 10% have severe, potentially fatal, disease that affects many organs.
Leptospirosis is not spread from human to human, the health department says. If you are either residing in a flooded area or have high-risk exposure (wading in flood waters, swimming in flood water or ingestion of contaminated water with or without cuts or wounds), DOH suggests that you should see a doctor immediately.
“Early recognition and treatment within two days of illness to prevent complications of leptospirosis, so early consultation is advised,” the health department urges.
Only a doctor can confirm the diagnosis of leptospirosis. The doctor does this by identifying Leptospira in cultures of blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid samples or, more commonly, by detecting antibodies against the bacteria in the blood.
“Once your doctor has confirmed that your symptoms are that of leptospirosis and by doing a test,” the health department states, “you should be treated with antibiotics. Treatment is most effective when started as soon as possible.”
Patients with severe leptospirosis will need to spend time in the hospital. They will receive antibiotics intravenously. Health experts said that depending on which organs leptospirosis affects, the individual may need a ventilator to help them breathe.
Gilas guard CJ Perez finished with 3 points but did well on defense.
\Gilas Pilipinas engaged Turkey to a dogfight before bowing 84-73 in Istanbul in the first of two tune-up games in Europe as part of the final stretch of its preparation for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Gilas kept it close through to the final period but couldn’t contain Turkey’s three-point shooting and struggled to make its own shots when they mattered. Gilas was down by only five points, 73-78, in the final minutes in a tough stand against the world no. 24.
The Nationals wound up making just five three-pointers (5-of-17) while the hosts went 14-of-41 from beyond the arc on the way to the win.
Justin Brownlee had 21 points but only made one of his seven three-point attempts and committed six turnovers in a game that saw June Mar Fajardo produce 17 points and 11 rebounds.
But Fajardo was also saddled with foul troubles as was Kai Sotto, who spent only 19 minutes on the floor before eventually fouling out with 2:35 left in the game.
Tarik Biberovic had a game-high 23 points including 5-of-9 from threes. His trey late in the game put Turkey ahead, 81-73, sealing the win.
Can Korkmaz finished with 12 points on 9-of-9 shooting from the free throw line for Turkey coached by recently-crowned three-time Euroleague champion Ergin Ataman.
Gilas, building up for the FIBA OQT in Latvia next week, trailed for most of the game but mounted several rallies that fell short.
After being down 42-40 at the half, Gilas stayed within three, 68-65, when Brownlee finally made a three at the final 6:58-mark. But Turkey responded with its own 8-0 run capped by a three by Biberovic for the game’s biggest lead at 76-65.
Turkey played without its NBA players although Cedi Osman of the San Antonio Spurs was at courtside to watch a team that is preparing for the next window of the FIBA Eurobasket 2025 qualifiers in November.
No one outside of Brownlee and Fajardo scored in double digits for Gilas with Carl Tamayo finishing with seven points and five rebounds, and Sotto finishing with seven points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Dwight Ramos had an all-around game of four points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for Gilas Pilipinas, which will now head to Poland for the final tune-up game on Saturday (Sunday Manila time) before heading to Riga for the OQT.
Organizers of the FORE THE BOYS 3 on 3 golf tournament during the weekly DSA Forum at the SM City Davao.
The stage is set for what could be the year’s biggest team golf competition this coming July 13 and 14,2024 dubbed as FORE THE BOYS 3 on 3 golf tournament at the Rancho Palos Verdes and Sports Club and South Pacific Golf and Leisure Club..
The unique competition is a 2 in 1 golf tournament offering mouth watering Hole in One and raffle prizes to be held in two golf courses of Davao with each course having its own defining character and identity.
“What is unique about this format is, it’s basically a team competition made up of three golfers in a team with 3 winners to be declared in three formats. Winners in Palos Verdes Golf, winners in South Pacific golf and the overall winners for the aggregate scores. The Rancho Palos Verdes will host the Aggregate format using the Molave Scoring System (Individual Play, all to count) while the South Pacific Golf Club Davao will follow the Ambrose mode of play using the Best Ball format. Teams can be all men or all women regardless of age but must be amateur players” said Bates Bullecer of the Fore The Boys Organizing committee.
Each team will have the opportunity to win multiple awards in this thrilling 2-in-1 tournament. Winning in one format will not prevent your team from also winning in the other. Moreover, every member of the winning teams will receive a beautifully crafted trophy from Casa Escultura.
All Par 3s of the two courses have designated varying prizes for Hole in One. A brand new Toyota Vios, a golf cart, a motorcycle, a Taylor Made golf set and Smart LED television sets are at stake on designated par threes. Major items are up for grabs for hole-in-one in each assigned pin placements.
Up for grabs in this tournament are prizes for Team Net Champion, Team 1st runner up to the 8th runner up for the Men’s Division both for Palos Leg and South Pacific Leg with the Team Net Champion for the Ladies up to the Team 2nd Runner up for Palos and South Pacific legs.
An overall Team Net champion will be chosen from the total net aggregate scores for the two courses. However, winning the Overall Award automatically eliminates the team from winning in the other formats. Each member of these teams will also receive a larger trophy.
Molave point system will be applied for this tournament wherein the player must pick up beyond gross double bogey or when they reach gross triple bogey.
“We have decided to use the two courses to accommodate maximum number of participants who have signified their intention at the early part of this year. The format is new and unique which make the task more challenging but we already anticipated it and we are ready” says Reinz Jordan Yamyamin of the organizing committee.
Registration is pegged at P30,000 per team inclusive of giveaways for 3 players and covers the green fee, raffle entry, and dinner at the awarding ceremonies to be held on July 14,2024 at the San Josue resort in Buhangin, Davao City.
An official of the Department of Transportation (DoTr) bared that the right of way (ROW) acquisition for the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) Tagum-Davao-Digos (TDD) segment is progressing in all designated areas except for Davao City and Panabo City which is hounded by funding constraints.
In a letter sent to Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno, chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Jeremy Regino assured that the acquisition of ROW remains a top priority to ensure that construction can commence seamlessly once project funding source has been resolved.
Regino added that any assistance from all agencies in securing the necessary funds for ROW acquisition would be immensely beneficial and greatly appreciated as it would help overcome current obstacles and expedite the project timeline.
“Efforts are underway to identify and secure potential funding sources to finance the completion of the MRP. A multi-faceted approach is being employed, exploring various avenues for funding source, including government allocations, public-private partnerships, and multilateral funding,” Regino said.
The feasibility study for the MRP is currently being updated, which may include the potential integration of a freight line to maximize the project’s overall benefits.
“By incorporating a freight line, the railway could significantly boost the region’s economic activity, providing a more comprehensive transportation solution that serves both passenger and commercial needs,” Regino said.
It can be recalled DoTr announced that it needs to finalize the feasibility study of the project.
Meanwhile, Magno said DoTr is looking for a new group that will come up with a feasibility study.
“Citing two reasons, one the model that was used during the 2019 study is already outdated. It involves two things one it was only a passenger train that was included in the MRP kailangan may freight train because it is equally important, the transport of goods. What good is a Mindanao railway system if there is no tram that will transport goods? Kailangan isali din yun. Kailangan din two-track yan and should be electric,” Magno said.
The MRP is among the eight projects in the Infrastructure Flagship Project (IFP) list in Davao Region endorsed by the Regional Development Council (RDC 11).
The first phase is a 102-kilometer TDD segment covering 100 kilometers with eight railway stations and two depots.
With an estimated total cost of approximately P81.7 billion, the project aims to reduce travel time between Tagum City and Digos City from three hours to an hour.
Magno previously confirmed that MRP is still a go as well as the implementation of the other big-ticket projects in Mindanao.
Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) Mayor Al David Uy, together with the other city officials, appeals to the national government to help the local government unit (LGU) address the power crisis in the island during a presser on Friday. LEAN DAVAL JR
Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) Mayor Al David Uy on Friday bared that the local government unit (LGU) of Samal is willing to broker and pave the way for Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) Inc. and the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to work together in addressing the power crisis in the island.
Uy’s message to the two electric utilities is for them to work together wherein the LGU can utilize Nordeco’s substation of its stalled submarine cable and tap to Davao Light’s substation in Doña Pilar, Sasa in its plan to establish its own submarine cable.
“My message is that let’s work together, we’ll use some substations, we’ll tap into Davao Light. Let us meet halfway. We need Nordeco and we need DLPC para mahatagan mi ug long-term solution sa power crisis,” Uy said in a presser held at Club Samal in IGaCoS on Friday.
Uy said they already have an initial talk with Nordeco and Davao Light and he is hopeful that it will progress.
“Mao lang na ang gina-ampo nako,” he said.
Nordeco’s P1.1 billion, 14.7-kilometer submarine cable project, which will connect Barangay Aundanao in IGaCoS, to the Pantukan grid, is expected to address power interruptions in the island.
In March last year, Nordeco announced the project would be operational by April last year. However, currently, there are no updates reported yet about the project.
“Last time sila (Nordeco) nagsulti nga ang completion was in 2023 if I am not mistaken gisulti na 75 percent na and that was more than a year ago. Before mag end daw ang 2023 all systems go, but until now wala’y update,” he said.
According to the mayor, Nordeco’s substation in Brgy. San Miguel in Samal is also not operational.
Uy said this is also where the city wants to coordinate and tap with Nordeco since they are not using the substation.
“Naa sila’y (Nordeco) gihimo diri na substation pero wala migana. Ang sa city, diri ta mag connect sa atubangan. Makig-alayon mi sa Nordeco para maka menos menos i-tap na lang namo ning wala nila nagamit na substation diri sa Brgy. San Miguel. Kung kaloy-an, diri mi magconnect sa Davao katong karaan na submarine cable diri sa may Doña Pilar, which is more or less two kilometers,” he said.
He said the city is looking at allocating P300 million for the establishment of the submarine cable.
He also said they are looking at every possible way to procure a submarine cable through Public Private Partnership (PPP) and financing.
Uy said, looking at the financial status of the city, they can afford to procure a submarine cable.
“Isip amahan sa syudad ug pinili na mga lideres, kinahanglan namo ang malungtaron nga solusyon sa problema sa kuryente. Nakita na nato naglihok na ang katumanan sa Samal Island, ang Samal Island-Davao City (SIDC) bridge naa na. Isa ni sa ginapangandaman namo, ug muabot ang tulay by 2028, ug dili pa makorek ang kuryente, dako na nga problema,” he said.
Uy said they are appealing to the national government to help the local government of Samal in addressing power woes on the island.
“Niagi na lang ug senate hearing apan wala gihapon update. Mao na naka-desisyon mi nga maningkamot na lang mi ug amo diri. Makaya man namo,” he said.
Uy said removing the franchise of Nordeco in Samal is not easy because the cooperative still has a congressional franchise, which will expire in 2033.
Uy also apologized to his constituents for failing to address the power problem.
“Ang inyuhang mga local leaders limitado sa puwede namong mahimo. Apan naa ra gyud na sa national specially Congress. Samal has a lot of opportunities, sayang. Pero mangayo ra mi ug pasaylo, pasensya nga wala gyud,” he said.
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno said on Thursday that Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR), the aviation arm of ACDI Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC). has moved the start of Davao-Manado connectivity and is now looking to commence by end of July this year.
Magno said this was revealed to him by Brigadier General Augusto Gaite of ACDI MPC during their recent meeting.
“I had a meeting with General Gaite the other day renewing the commitment coming from their side that they are studying the Davao-Manado route. Initially sabi niya baka end of July,” Magno said during the 18th MinDA Board Meeting press conference on Thursday afternoon.
Last month, Gaite told Edge Davao that the start of Davao-Manado air connectivity had been moved from March to June this year due to aircraft availability.
Magno said he and Gaite promised to support each other in the realization of the route.
“Ang sinabi ko kay Gaite kung anumang suporta ang binibigay sa inyo dati ganon din sa panahon ko baka mas may maitulong pa ako sa inyo. I said the date is not important but what is important is the effort and the desire is still there. Alam ko na ngayon ang kanilang gusto at sana matuloy yan,” he said.
LEASCOR and MinDA led an exploratory business mission to North Sulawesi, Indonesia to assess the potential resumption of the Davao–Manado air connectivity on January 4, 2024.
Utilizing a Leading Edge 70-seater ATR 72-500, the airline is targeting a load capacity from Davao to Manado of about 65 percent to 70 percent plus cargo.
Previously, the route was served by Bouraq Air in 1992 until 2004. It was revived by Sriwijaya and Merpati Airlines in 2007. Then Garuda Indonesia reopened the flight in 2019 until the Covid-19 lockdown.
Gilas Women 3x3 is putting losses behind as it seeks to perform better in Wuhan this weekend.
Plans may not have worked in favor of Gilas Pilipinas Women 3×3 in Europe, but Sam Harada said that they have no plans of quitting as they wear the flag once more in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series.
“Even if we did not get the results that we wanted, we know that we will just keep on improving,” she said.
After reaching the quarterfinals in its debut in the Ulaanbaatar stop, the Philippines struggled to advance past the group stages in its next forays, stumbling in its next campaigns in Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans, France.
But Gilas Women 3×3 is putting those losses behind as it seeks to perform better in Wuhan this weekend.
“Eye-opener para sa amin yung na-experience namin doon kasi talagang world-class level yung competition na nakaharap namin,” said Harada, who played together with Kaye Pingol, Hazelle Yam, and Allana Lim in the first three stops through the efforts of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and Uratex Dream.
“Marami kaming kailangang i-improve from individual skills, strength, disiplina, at patience sa system na tinatakbo namin. Maliit talaga tayong mga Pinoy kaya dapat matuto tayong lumaban against the taller teams.”
Angel Surada will replace Lim in the next stop, hopeful that Gilas Women’s 3×3 will perform better, even as it’s bracketed in Pool A with China, Thailand, and Taipei Absolute.
Department of Education 11 (DepEd 11) spokesman Jenielito Atillo confirms during this week's AFP-PNP Press Corps at The Royal Mandaya Hotel that 52 students and one teaching staff in the Davao Region got sick with sore eyes or conjunctivitis, which is currently among the major concerns faced by the agency. LEAN DAVAL JR.
An official of the regional office of the Department of Education (DepEd 11) guaranteed on Wednesday that the region will throw its full support to the next Education secretary who will succeed the resigned former DepEd chief Vice President Sara Duterte.
“Currently, we are busy preparing for the transition for those who will come ang amo lang ika garantiya kung kinsa man muabot the current DepEd populace will give its full support to those who will be chosen by the President,” said Jenielito “Dodong” Atillo, spokesperson of DepEd 11 during the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps media briefing at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.
In terms of requirements in choosing the next DepEd secretary, Atillo said they leave it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to decide.
“There were questions about dapat taga DepEd gyud, dapat teacher gyud, dapat those who rose from the ranks para makasabot kung unsay kahimtang sa departamento, we’ll we live it to the wisdom of the President and what we can really say, we’d like to reiterate that whosoever will be the very fortunate chosen will be supported by DepEd,” he added.
Atillo also emphasized that DepEd is not a headless department following Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation as education secretary.
He explained that Duterte’s resignation will still take effect on July 20, 2022.
“It’s public already that Secretary Sara has resigned but officially, technically she is still the one handling the department because her resignation will take effect on July 20. We would like to confirm to the public that DepEd is not a headless department or agency, we still have the vice president as our secretary,” he said.
Atillo also urged stakeholders, particularly those who are supporting the department because of the vice president, to continue supporting for the future of the children.
Meanwhile, DepEd 11 is preparing for the opening of classes on July 29 while it is also busy closing the school year 2023-2024.
“Let me clarify this because there are still those who believe that the opening of classes will be June. Dili pa na karon mahitabo kay SY 2025-2026 pa na siya mahitabo nga mag-abri ta ug June and will end in March. Sa pagka karon we’ll start July 29 and we will end SY 2024-2025 on April 15, 2025,” he said.
He explained that the reason is they might be stepping into the basic, human, and constitutional rights of the teachers if they force it to revert to the June opening.
“We will be violating the constitutional rights of our teachers nga dapat makapahulay sila ug sakto nga gitugot sa atoang kagamhanan,” Atillo said.
DEFIANT. Fully-armed personnel of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Davao City station prepare to board a PCG speedboat to apprehend a crew of a small vessel at the Davao Gulf who defied the suspension of trips order for small sea vessels at Sta. Ana Wharf in Davao City on Monday. Trips bound for Island Garden City of Samal (IGACoS) were suspeded as Davao Region was placed under signal number 1 due to Tropical Depression Chedeng. Lean Daval Jr
Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) spokesperson Ensign Ronald John Garcia said on Wednesday that some of their personnel are now undergoing training in preparation for their deputization in helping enforce traffic laws alongside the Land Transportation Office-Davao (LTO-Davao).
This is in relation to the plan of the Department of Transportation (DoTr) to deputize the Coast Guard in augmenting and helping the LTO in enforcing traffic laws through Special Action and Intelligence and Committee for Transportation (SAICT).
“We just started our training last week. Hopefully, mag start ang coast guard mag impose sa batas trapiko in the month of August or September this year,” said Garcia.
Garcia said SAICT will play vital role in strengthening the integrity of the transport system.
“Since there is a surge in traffic incidence and illegal vehicles on the road DoTr requested assistance sa Coast Guard in collaboration with the Land Transportation Office to enforce traffic rules,” Garcia said.
Jester Hospital, Aeon Luxe Properties Inc. Vice President, also paid tribute to the brokers for their relentless efforts in selling ALPI developments.
Meantime, ALPI and SM Homes have agreed to collaborate in providing amazing home choices for condo unit owners of the ALPI developments.
