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A ISANG warehouse malapit sa Smokey Mountain sa Maynila, lumilikha ng fashion mula sa basura ang mga maralitang nagtratrabaho para sa isang pangkat mula sa Britanya. Patok ang paninda nila sa London.

TATAKBO SI SANTA NAKABIHIS Santa Claus pa si Narciso Padilla nang maghain siya ng kanyang kandidatura bilang konsehal ng Baguio City. ELMER KRISTIAN DAUIGOY

“I had to turn down three shops May 20 kababaihan ang gumin London ordering our products ugupit ng mga piraso ng tela at because we keep running out,” ibang materyal mula sa basura upang gumawa ng mga teddy bear. aniya. Sinabi pa niyang gumuMay iba namang gumagawa ng gulong na ang usapan hinggil sa pagsu-suplay sa isang mga handbag at pitaka malaking tindahan ng mula sa balat ng toothmga mamahaling gamit. paste, at mga pulseras at Isang kumpanyang kwintas mula sa mga Amerikano na rin ang inpahina ng magasin. teresado sa paglikha ng “This bag costs about sapatos at tsinelas mula sa 100 pounds sterling ($165) tinapon na mga gulong. or more in London,” ani Binansagang “angel of Jane Walker, dating pubthe dumps” si Walker dahil lishing executive mula sa Southampton. Tinalikuran TRASH kwintas AFP sa pagtulong niya sa mga mag-anak na sugpuin ang niya ang marangyang pamumuhay noong 1996 upang itatag kahirapan. Hinirang siya ni Queen Elizabeth II noong isang taon bilang ang Philippine Christian Foundation kasapi ng Order of the British Emsa Maynila makaraang makita ang pire dahil sa kanyang hakbang. buhay ng mga hikahos dito. Kumikita ng P3,000 ang isang Ani Walker, may 200 bag ang mag-anak kada buwan dahil sa pinadadala sa mga sosyal na tindahan sa London, at may iba pang paglikha ng mga panindang pangexport mula sa basura. AFP bilihan na nais umorder.

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NEWS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

Banta sa buhay Ni Norman Bordadora

NAKAKATANGGAP ng pagbabanta ang mga huwes at prosecutor na may hawak sa Maguindanao massacre at sinabihan na magpa-easy-easy lang sa mga Ampatuan na sinasabing utak sa brutal na pagpatay, ayon kay Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera kahapon. Ibinunyag ni Devanadera na maging siya ay nakatanggap ng mensahe na mag“go slow” sa mga Ampatuan upang huwag madiin ang mga ito sa pinakamalalang karahasang pampulitika sa bansa Sinabi ni Midas Marquez, tagapagsalita ng Korte Suprema, na nakarating na rin sa kataas-taasang hukuman ang mga ulat

ng pagbabanta sa mga huwes at iba pang alagad ng hukuman sa Cotabato City na inaasahang hahawak sa kaso. “The prosecutors received a relayed message in the same manner that I have received. Some of our prosecutors received text messages. Some information were relayed by the people they know,” ani Devanadera.

“It was just said that they (the Ampatuans) shouldn’t be pinned down like when I said ‘that there would be no sacred cows and that there would be no letup’,” dagdag niya. Pangunahing suspek ang mga Ampatuan sa masaker noong Nob. 23 kung saan hindi bababa sa 57 kalaban nila sa politika at mga mamamahayag ang pinatay. Pormal nang hiniling ng Department of Justice ang paglilipat ng pagdinig sa kaso mula sa Cotabato Regional Trial Court. Binigyan na rin ng mga bantay ang mga prosecutor sa kaso, ani Devanadera.

TATAKBONG muli bilang alkalde ng Maynila si dating Environment Secretary Lito Atienza, na kasama ang running mate na si Ma. Lourdes Isip sa tanggapan ng Comelec sa Maynila, kahapon ng hapon. NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

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p u w e s t o b i l a n g k inatawan ng ikalawang distrito ng Pampanga. Sinabi ni Fr. Roland Moraleja sa Misa bago naghain ng kanyang kandidatura si Ms Arroyo na si Hesus man ay bumaba upang

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

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‘Black page’ sa periodismo Ni Chito de la Vega

HYDERABAD, India—Nagsimula kahapon ang pinakamalaking pagtitipon ng mga pahayagan at tagalathala sa mundo sa pagkundina ng pinuno nito sa “wholesale slaughter” ng mga kasama sa trabaho sa Pilipinas.

KATARUNGAN para sa mga biktimang taga-midya ang hinahanap ng mga mahal sa buhay ng mga nasawing mamamahayag na nakaburol ngayon sa General Santos City. JEOFFREY B. MAITEM

‘Nasaan po ang Mommy ko?’ PAULIT-ULIT na hinahanap ni Azzan, 4, ang inang si Cynthia Oquendo, sa kanyang amang si Noel Ayon, at tiyang si Gemma. Isa ang abogadang si Oquendo sa nasawi sa masaker sa Maguindanao noong isang linggo.

“I don’t know what to tell him. Noel and I would look at each other and cry whenever Azzan asked about his mother,” ani Gemma sa mga naluluhang dumalo sa porum na “Nobyembre 23: Harapin ang Katotohanan” sa UP Diliman. CCY

Humingi si Gavin O’Reilly, pangulo ng World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-Ifra), ng ilang sandali ng katahimikan sa may 2,000 delegado mula sa 87 bansa para sa “more than 30 journalists who were murdered in a vicious attack in the Philippines last week, the deadliest single attack on the media in history.” Tumayo sina Indian President Pratibha

Devi Singh Patil, at mahigit 900 publisher, chief editor, managing director at ibang matataas na pinuno ng mga pahayagan upang alalahanin ang mga mamamahayag, magpahayag ng pakikiramay sa mga naulila ng mga biktima, at kundinahin ang pamamaslang. Ayon kay O’Reilly, “an act of savagery that has written one of the blackest pages in the history of the

world’s press” ang pamamaslang sa may 30 mamamahayag sa Maguindanao noong Nob. 23. Ayon sa mga saksi, sinagawa ang pamamaslang ng mga armadong tauhan ng angkan ng Ampatuan, kung saan kabilang ang gobernador ng Maguindanao at pinuno ng Autonomous

Region in Muslim Mindanao. Sa bisperas ng ika62 World Newspaper Congress, ika-16 World Editors Forum and Info Services Expo 2009 dito, nanawagan ang WAN-Ifra board sa pamahalaan ng Pilipinas na kagyat na kumilos upang papanagutin ang mga may sala.

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FEATURES

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

HILING NG BEAUTY QUEEN

Ipagmalaki ang Pinas I

hope our countrymen would still be proud of my accomplishment. Being second in a field of 80 beauties is not actually a bad thing,” sinabi ni Sandra Inez Seifert sa INQUIRER LIBRE noong umaga pagkatapos siyang hiranging Miss Air sa 2009 Miss Earth pageant sa Boracay noong isang buwan. Muntik nang maging “Sandra Seifert show” ang pageant na ginanap sa Boracay Ecovillage Convention Center noong Nov. 22. Kitang kita si Sandra, ang 25-taong-gulang na kinatawan ng Pilipinas, sa ilang group shot sa opening video ng patimpalak. Sa saliw ng Celebration ni Madonna, isa-isang nagpakilala ang 80 kalahok, at nagsayaw sa tanyag ng baybayin ng Boracay, tanaw ang malinaw na tubig, mala-pulbos na buhangin at maaliwalas na kalangitan. Babad din ang New York-educated nurse sa ilang sponsor videos. Anchorperson siya sa segment na pinagmukhang newscast. Si Sandra rin ang nagbukas at nagtapos sa video na mala-James Bond. Bago ang finals sa Boracay, naka-amba na ang Filipino-German na manahin ang titulo ng kababayang si Karla Paula Henry, na nagwagi noong isang taon. Nauna nang tinanghal ang 5-foot-9 na si Sandra bilang

TADTAD ng Swarovski crystals ang gown ni Sandra na nagkakahalagang $20,000

Best in Swimsuit at Best in Evening Gown sa dalawang magkahiwalay na kaganapang may magkaibang set ng judges. Ngunit nasilat ni Larissa Ramos ng Brazil ang titulo sa pinakamahalagang sandali ng patimpalak. Inamin ni Sandra sa INQUIRER

KASAMA ni Sandra (pangatlo mula kanan) sina (mula kaliwa) Miss Fire Alejandra Echevarria ng Espanya, Miss Earth Larissa Ramos ng Brazil at Miss Water Jessica Barboza ng Venezuela.

Talaan ng mga nagwagi Miss Earth — Brazil, Larissa Ramos Miss Air — Philippines, Sandra Seifert Miss Water — Venezuela, Jessica Barboza Miss Fire — Spain, Alejandra Echevarria Special awards: Best in National Costume — Tanzania, Evelyne Almasi Best in Swimsuit — Philippines, Sandra Inez Seifert Best in Evening Gown — Philippines, Sandra Inez Seifert Miss Ever Bilena Photogenic — Czech Republic, Tereza Budkova Miss Friendship — Switzerland, Graziela Rogers Miss Talent — Tahiti, Niuriki Teremate Corporate awards: Miss Nesvita Beautiful Inside & Out — Philippines, Sandra Seifert Miss Jubilee Presidents’ Foundation — Philippines, Sandra Seifert Miss AVSCOR — Dominican Rep., Mariel Garcia Miss HDR Management — Poland, Izabela Wilczek Miss Eagle Express — Korea, Yeju Park Miss Asei — Korea, Yeju Park Miss Fontana — China, Yan Xu Miss Pasigandahan — Guam, Maria Luisa Santos

Face of New Placenta — Puerto Rico, Dignelis Jimenez Miss Golden Sunset Resort — Cuba, Jamilette Gaxiola Gandang Ricky Reyes — Spain, Alejandra Echevarria Miss Discovery Suites — Spain, Alejandra Echevarria Miss Island Cove — Tonga, Mary Greatz Miss Perwoll — Venezuela, Jessica Barboza

LIBRE na nang hirangin siyang Miss Air, inakala niyang si Pascale Nelide ng Martinique ang nakadaig sa kanya. Noong sandaling iyon, ilang kalahok sa entablado ang sumisigaw ng “Martinique!” Umalingawngaw din ito sa ilang panig ng audience area. Ngunit nang tanghaling panalo si Larissa, naging masaya pa rin ang lahat sa bulwagan. Humangos ang mga dilag upang batiin sina Larissa at Sandra, at ang dalawang iba pang bagong reyna — ang mga paboritong sina Miss Water Jessica Barboza ng Venezuela at Miss Fire Alejandra Echevarria ng Espanya. Ang ika-siyam na pagtatanghal ng Miss Earth ang unang pagkakataon na lumabas ito sa Luzon. Ito rin ang unang international pageant na ginanap sa Boracay. Nagbalik si Sarah Meier bilang host makaraan ang edisyon noong 2004 kung saan Brazilian din ang nagwagi — si Priscilla Meirelles, na nagkataon ay chair ng panel of judges ngayong taon. Sinamahan si Sarah ni Marc Nelson na suki na sa pagho-host ng Miss Earth. Si Borgy Manotoc, ex ni Sarah, ang bumuo sa trio. Buhay na buhay ang paghohost ni Sarah, at naipamalas naman ni Marc ang karanasan niya. Ngunit may dapat matutunan sa kanila si Borgy, at iwasan ang pagsasabi ng mga pahayag na tulad ng “to those who will not be called and

NAPATALON sa galak si Sandra kinaumagahan ng pageant. PHOTOS BY JIM GUIAO PUNZALAN

needs a hug and comforting, just call me.” Muntik namang patulugin ni Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan ang madla sa pagpapatugtog niya sa Evening Gown segment. Mabuti na lang nakagigising ang mga mga fabulosang gown ng Top 16, lalo na ang $20,000 Michael Cinco ball gown na sinuot ni Sandra. Dapat pinalabas na lang ang pagtatanghal ng mga kalahok na nagpakitang-gilas sa Talent Competition. Sa isang break sa convention center, pinalakpakan ang pagpapamalas ng talento ng mga kalahok ng Tahiti, Bahamas at New Zealand.

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SHOWBUZZ

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

Now showing now na Biyaheng Lupa Directed by Armando Lao; stars Angel Aquino, Jaclyn Jose, Eugene Domingo, Julio Diaz, Coco Martin, Shamaine Centenera, Susan Africa While a bus travels from Manila to Bicol, its different passengers’ thoughts wander and wonder about things trivial and profound. Debut film of award-winning scriptwriter Lao uses the “voice-over device,” to “take a glimpse into the inner lives” of ordinary folk. Says filmmaker Brillante Mendoza: “He can now share his passion for cinema not only with his students, as teacher, but also with the audience, as director.”

Kolorete Directed by Ruelo Lozendo; stars Roeder Camañag, Perry Dizon, Chiqui Xerex Burgos,

Coreen Chan, Althea Vega, Angeli Bayani The economic disparity is as wide as the lack of trust between landlords and peasants in this historic melodrama set during the Spanish era. It won the Special Jury Prize in last year’s Cinema One Originals. The jury cited it for “its compelling narrative, beautiful photography and enticing production design.” It also situated the zarzuela “in the larger context of the Filipinos’ struggles for selfhood.” Exclusive in IndieSine Robinsons Galleria.

Dukot (Desaparecidos) Directed by Joel Lamangan; stars Iza Calzado, Allen Dizon, Gina Alajar, Robert Arevalo, Emilio Garcia, Felix Roco, Snooky Serna Activists (Calzado, Dizon) are abducted and tortured by the state’s security forces—leaving their families to speculate about their fate. Screened in this year’s Montreal film fest, this political drama was graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, which praised its “no-frills … well-told story … unapologetic ideology … For younger viewers, [it’s] educational, warning them of the seething issues in our midst.”

Two Lovers Directed by James Gray; stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Moni Moshonov Hilary Swank in ‘Amelia.’ Suicidal man

(Phoenix) gets caught between two loves—one stable and safe, and the other, dangerous and unpredictable. Daily Mail’s Patrick Marmion notes: “For all its oddity … it has a sweetness and warmth.” Daily Mirror’s David Edwards calls it “a moving, thoughtful, complex look at lovesickness.” Empire magazine’s Angie Errigo thinks it’s “atmospheric, accomplished and intense.” Exclusive in Ayala Malls Cinemas.

Amelia Directed by Mira Nair; stars Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston The life and loves, ups and downs, of pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart (Swank) is retold in epic style. Time Out’s Tom Huddlestone says it’s “inoffensive, arcane and rather sweet.” Financial Times’ Nigel Andrews complains that it’s “woodenly acted and grinningly bland.” Daily Express’ Allan Hunter points out: “When it takes to the skies, it really soars … but when it returns to earth all that remains is soap opera.”

Paranormal Activity Directed by Oren Peli; stars Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Ashley Palmer, Amber Armstrong Young couple sets up a video camera in the bedroom to capture the strange hauntings that occur at night. Boston Globe’s Justine Elias compares it to “watching a YouTube clip of your irritating neighbors.” Ozus’

World of Movie Reviews’ Dennis Schwartz dismisses it as “a pseudo reality horror pic in need of an exorcist.”

Planet 51 Directed by Jorge Blanco; with the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman, John Cleese

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Human astronaut (Johnson) lands on an alien planet and its inhabitants panic, mistaking the exploration as an invasion from planet Earth. Bangor Daily News’ Christopher Smith hails it as “cute, passable, the animation is fine.” Dallas Morning News’ Nancy Churnin sums it up as a “planet [that’s] worth a visit.” New York Times’ Stephen Holden describes it as “agreeable … belonging to the mixand-match school of animated moviemaking.”

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SHOWBUZZ

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

ROMEL M. LALATA, Editor

Gabby Concepcion: Angelica makes me feel young By Dolly Anne Carvajal

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ABBY Concepcion is ecstatic to be paired with Angelica Panganiban in I Love You, Goodbye.

“If I met her in my youth and I were single, it would be hard to resist her charms,” Gabby says. “It makes me feel young to work with her.” I teased him: How many times have you said ‘I love you, goodbye’ in real life? “It’s so hard for me to say goodbye,” he replies. “I think nobody’s good at goodbyes.” After Gabby’s hiatus in the United States, no more goodbyes for him. He’s here to stay!

Rhian’s non-issue

Rhian Ramos is Belo Medical Group’s newest “It” Girl. She swears the clinic’s Laser Hair Removal has made her skin smoother and hair-free. But is her life ever intriguefree? What can she say about

Alessandra de Rossi’s statement that she would rather not work with Rhian after they had an unpleasant encounter at the taping of a show many controversies ago? “That’s her decision,” she says. “Lahat naman tayo gustong umiwas sa intriga para wala ng unnecessary stress. I’m glad to hear na bale wala na sa kanya yung issue

kasi matagal na yun. Non-issue na rin sa akin yun.” Beauties at peace!

Karylle dating

Karylle admits dating DJ Sam YG a.k.a. Shivaker but she’s in no hurry to get into another relationship yet. “We’ve gone out a couple of times,” she says. “I like being around him because he’s funny and insightful. Who knows? No rush. All in God’s time. I’m just praying for God’s will.” Hmm... Could Shivaker be the answer to Karylle’s prayers?

Justin and Jessie

Catch the Pinoy adaptation of the hit Koreanovela Full House weeknights after Darna on GMA 7. Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista bring life to Justin and Jessie, two opposing personalities who, through a series of comedic events, meet and end up sharing more than what they bargained for. Aside from having the disKEANNA Reeves tinction of being the highest rating Asianovela shown on local prime time since 2003, it has a unique story line which revolves around family and goodness of heart, making it all the more endearing to the Pinoy audience. For the first time, Kapuso viewers will experience the ners will get four VIP tickets magnificence of Prague where each. some scenes of the telenovela Discounts will also be given were shot. to families buying at least four Love has found its home in Upper A (regular) and Upper Full House. B tickets and companies purchasing at least 50 tickets. Call 9115555 or log on to A studio insider reveals that Jolo Revilla has been sending www.ticketnet.com.ph. Melissa Ricks lavish gift baskets Hi-tech combat games Star City’s newest attraction of chocolates on the set. My source insists that Jolo keeps is Lazer Blaster, an interactive texting Melissa “Di kita tatantalaser tag game housed in a vast laser tag arena set amid a nan!” Will he really do a Mike Enriquez in his relentless purjungle scenario. suit of Melissa? The combat role-playing, which simulates target-shooting a la John Rambo, is also Keanna Reeves wants to great for competitive sporting make up for lost time in the biz. events using tactical configu“After I won in PBB, nangarag rations. ako sa dami ng raket so I Call 8334483.

Disneyland comes to Cubao – with Mickey DISNEY on Ice presents A Disneyland Adventure comes to the Araneta Coliseum for a series of shows from Dec. 25 to Jan. 3. Produced by Feld Entertainment, the original story features Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they try to take their own vacation to Disneyland. Audiences will meet Disney characters and experience famed attractions all brought to life on ice. For a chance to win tickets to the show, Araneta Center shoppers must present their single receipt purchase worth P300 at redemption booths located at Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza from Nov. 6-Dec. 27. Ten lucky win-

Jolo’s gifts

Keanna lives

prayed to God na pagpahingahin niya muna ako,” she says. “Aba! Dininig nga ang dasal ko kasi biglang wala na akong projects masyado so binawi ko and told the Lord joke lang po!” Has she seen Rustom Padilla after his transformation into BB Gandanghari? It was Keanna who was with Rustom inside the PBB house when he admitted on national television that he’s gay. “We hung out once. Nagkamali ako at tinawag ko siyang Russ,” she quips. “Dapat BB daw. Biniro nga ako ni Mommy Eva na sana ginawa kong BF si Rustom nung nasa bahay pa kami ni Kuya at baka di tuluyang naging bading. Crush ko pa rin siya pero happy na ko now with my live-in partner na bagets.” Go Cougar Girl!

Unica Sarah Fresh from her record-breaking concert at the Big Dome, Sarah Geronimo has ventured into designing Pop Princess tees for Unica Hija. A little bit of Sarah’s personality goes with every shirt which shows how much she loves her craft. Dress like a (Pop) Princess.

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SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

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ALLAS—Kalmadong ipinasok ni Jason Terry ang 17-footer isang segundo ang nalalabi sa laro upang isalba ang Dallas Mavericks sa Philadelphia 76ers, 104-102, Lunes sa NBA.

Gumawa si Dirk Nowitzki ng 28 puntos at may 22 puntos at 11 assists si Jason

Kidd para sa Mavericks (13-5) na binigo ang determinadong 76ers.

Tabla ang sagupaan matapos na ipasok ni Philadelphia guard-forward Andre Iguodala ang tres sa huling limang segundo ng laro, 102-102, bago ang kabayahinan ni Terry. Tinapos ni Igoudala ang bakbakan na may 19 puntos, sa-

mantalang nanguna si Willie Green na may 23 puntos at walong rebounds para sa 76ers na bumagsak sa 5-13. KUMPLETONG RESULTA: Dallas 104 Philadelphia 102; Utah 120 Memphis 93; Milwaukee 99 Chicago 97; Golden State 126 Indiana 107. Reuters

$175,000 multa ipinataw kay Serena LONDON—Pinagmulta ng $175,000 (P8.2 milyon) si world number one Serena Williams matapos ang kanyang maaanghang na salita sa nakaraang US Open. Inilagay rin ng Grand Slam committee sa dalawang taon probasyon si Williams

na nanganganib na masuspindi sa US Open sa 2010, 2011 o 2012 kung muling uulitin ang kanyang ginawan. Bababa sa $82,500 ang multa kung maiiwasan ni Williams na maulit ang nasabing insidente sa pagtata-

pos ng 2011. “On 9 November 2009, the Grand Slam Committee administrator determined Serena Williams had committed the grand slam major offence of aggravated behaviour for her misconduct at the 2009 U.S. Open,”

pahayag ng komite. Nagpulong ang komite noong Sabado kasama si Francesco Bitti na pangulo ng ITF. Sinabi ni WTA Tour chief Stacey Allaster na matututo si Williams sa desisyon ng komite. Reuters

SAKIT SA ULO SAKIT sa ulo ng Philadelphia 76ers ang mga atake ni Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki sa kanilang paghaharap Lunes sa NBA. Gumawa ang German ace ng 28 puntos ngunit ang jumper ni Jason Terry sa huling segundo ang nagbigay sa Mavericks ng 104102 panalo sa American Airlines Center sa Dallas. AFP

PBA NGAYON MGA LARO NGAYON (Araneta Coliseum) 5 p.m.—Rain or Shine vs. Talk ’N Text 7:30 p.m.—Coca-Cola vs. Purefoods

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

Jeter SI Sportsman of the Year NEW YORK—Pinangalanan ng Sports Illustrated si New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter bilang Sportsman of the Year Lunes. Tinulungan ni Jeter, 35, ang Yankees na pagharian ang World Series. May apat na Gold Glove ang pinakamahusay na fielding shortstop sa American League. Nakuha rin ni Jeter ang Roberto Clemente award ngayong season. Noong nakaraang taon ay pinili ng SI si swimmer Michael Phelps. REUTERS

SPORTS

DENNIS U. EROA, Editor

Baste, USTe umangat KAPWA nahirapan ang NCAA champion San Sebastian Stags at University of Santo Tomas bago talunin ang kanilang mga kalaban sa Philippine Collegiate Champions League sa Ormoc Superdome sa Ormoc City Lunes. Dumaan sa overtime ang Stags bago talunin ang University of San Carlos, 76-68, samantalang inungusan ng Tigers ang Jose Rizal U Bombers, 64-62. Sasagupain ng Baste ang Letran at haharapin ng Tigers ang Ateneo Eagles sa quarterfinals. Isang field goal lang ang iniskor ng USC sa overtime na kung saan ay isinalpak ni Stags hotshot Calvin Abueva ang anim sa kanyang 13 puntos.

TALON NG KAMPEON NAGTATALON sa saya ang UST Tigresses matapos nilang gutay-gutayin ang Adamson Lady Falcons at pag-reynahan ang Shakey’s V-League second conference sa FilOil Flying V Arena sa San Juan kahapon. AUGUST DE LA CRUZ

So, Malakhov tabla KHANTY-Mansiysk, Russia—Todo ang laro ni Pinoy GM Wesley So ngunit napilitan ring makipaghati ng puntos kay Russian super GM Vladimir Malakhov sa simula ng kanilang sulungan sa round of 16 ng 2009 World Chess Cup sa Khanty-Mansiysk Center of Arts Lunes dito. Binigyan-problema ni So si Malakhov sa maigting na labanan sa posisyon ngunit napilitang makipagtabla matapos ang 65 sulong ng Slav. Angat ang 16-taon-gulang na pambato ng Bacoor, Cavite, sa simula ng labanan ngunit matibay ang depensa ni Malakhov na 22nd seed dito. “It’s a draw,” sabi ni GM Rogelio Antonio, Jr. na tinutulungan si So sa laban. Labing-anim na manlalaro sa orihinal na 128 ang nananatili sa paligsahan. Biniktima ni So sina GM Gadir Guseinov ng Azerbaijan, dating world championship fi-

nalist GM Vassily Ivanchuk ng Ukraine at kampeong GM Gata Kamsky ng Estados Unidos. Lalaruin ni So ang itim na piyesa sa ikalawa nilang paghaharap ni Malakhov na dalawang beses ng pumasok sa World Championships noong 2004 at 2007. Gamit ng Pinoy chess wizard ang itim noong talunin niya sina Ivanchuk SO at Kamsky. Haharapin ng magwawagi sa pagitan nina So at Malakhov ang mananalo sa pagitan nina Russian GM Peter Svidler at GM Alexei Shirov ng Spain. Tinalo ni Svidler, third seed, si Shirov sa unang laro. Malaki rin ang pag-asa ni Azerbaijan GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov na marating ang fifth round matapos niyang ilampaso si GM Victor Laznicka ng Czech Republic. Lima pang round-of-16 matches ang nagtapos sa tabla

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INOMINA ng University of Santo Tomas ang Adamson para kumpletuhin ang mabunying season sa Shakey’s V-League sa pamamagitan ng pagkopo sa second conference crown kagabi sa FilOil Flying V Arena sa San Juan. Matindi ang atake at depensa ng Tigresses na hinataw ang Adamson, 23-25, 25-12, 27-25, 25-19, upang kumpletuhin ang 2-0 panalo sa best-of-three title series. “Our victories this year are a

testament of our hard work and teamwork,” wika ni UST coach Cesael Delos Santos. “We don’t rely on just one person on this team.” Ito ang ika-limang titulo ng UST mula noong 2004. Kampe-

on rin ang Tigresses sa first conference. Inialay ni Delos Santos ang titulo kay coach August Sta. Maria na tinamaan ng stroke dalawang taon na ang nakararaan. “This win is for him,” ani Delos Santos. “He was the one who started everything. I’m just lucky I inherited talented players in this team.” Napiling Most Valuable Player ng conference at final si UST skipper Aiza Maizo.

Golden Ball kay Barcelona striker Lionel Messi PARIS — Dahil sa matagumpay na season sa Barcelona, napanalunan ni Argentinian Lionel Messi ang Golden Ball award na ibinibigay sa European Footballer of the Year Martes. Kinuha rin ni Messi ang karangalan bilang ika-anim na manlalaro mula sa Barcelona na

makuha ang Golden Ball. Huling nanalo ng papuri para sa Barcelona si Ronaldinho na numero uno noong 2005. Sinapawan ni Messi si Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo na nakuha ang ikalawang puwesto.Nakuha ni Ronaldo ang Golden Ball

noong 2008. Ikatlo si Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez ayon sa talaan ng inilabas ng France Football. Pumang-apat si Andres Iniesta at nasa ka-limang puwesto si Samuel Eto’o na dati ring manlalaro mula sa Barcelona. Inquirer wires

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Let there be 1M trees By Amy R. Remo

THE two powerful storms that devastated Metro Manila and Northern Luzon two months ago prompted a number of companies to rethink their strategies to ensure sustainability in their host areas. GLOBE medical volunteers administer measles shots to a Dumagat child.

Globe reaches out to tribal communities in Quezon GLOBE Bridging Communities (Globe BridgeCom), Globe’s corporate social responsibility program, in partnership with Phi Sigma Gamma Fraternity of University of Santo Tomas College of Medicine, Tribal Center for Development Foundation, Inc. (TCD), Municipal Health Office of General Nakar, and the Prelature of Infanta, conducted a medical mission at Sts. Anne and Joaquin Parish in General Nakar, Quezon. The mission provided medi-

cal attention and medicines to more than 200 families belonging to SAIGIBIN-LN (Samahan ng mga Grupong Agta na Nagtatanggol at Binabaka ang Lupaing Ninuno), an association of tribal communities, duly registered with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples. Globe’s medical mission is part of Globe’s CSR efforts geared towards putting up sustainable development projects in the various communities that it serves.

Simply touch, print and go HP UNVEILED the industry’s first complete consumer line-up of touch-enabled HP Photosmart printers enabled by its new, breakthrough TouchSmart user interface. HP’s new dynamic intuitive touchscreen technology makes it easier than ever for consumers to conveniently display, edit and print photos as well as copy, scan and print documents. The groundbreaking HP Photosmart All-in-One printers with TouchSmart technology further HP’s print leadership and commitment to innovation in the consumer segment. The expanded Photosmart portfolio also features one-touch wireless set-up, a sleek new piano black design, and up to 30 percent reduced energy consumption compared to previous models, in addition to its new user-friendly TouchSmart printing interface. HP designed the new Photosmart line-up to better meet the needs of growing consumer demand for touch technology in their devices. In addition to the touch-en-

And while many have just begun mapping out revisions, the Aboitiz Group of Companies proved to be one step ahead with a self-imposed challenge it had set earlier this year: to plant one million trees. In response to this challenge, the SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) Group recently held simultaneous tree planting activities in Marikina, Benguet and Ifugao. SNAP chief executive officer Emmanuel V. Rubio called the activity “the start of [the company’s] crusade to help mitigate the devastating effects of climate change.” According to Rubio, the activity was also a “response to the devastation brought about by Tropical Storm ‘Ondoy’ which disrupted lives in Marikina and neighboring towns while

Typhoon ‘Pepeng’ caused landslides and claimed many lives in Benguet, our host province.” “Part of our corporate social responsibility is supporting our host communities, not only in disaster response but equally important, in disaster mitigation,” he stressed. Close to 2,400 seedlings were planted by 200 employees and community volunteers from SNAPBenguet Inc. and SNAP-Magat Inc. who trekked to watershed areas in their host communities for the company-wide event. Some 1,300 seedlings of Narra, Tuai, Mahogany, Bangkok Santol and Anonas were planted in the Magat Dam Watershed Area in Barangay Sto. Domingo, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao, while around 1,000 coffee seedlings were planted in Sitio Binga in Barangay Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet. Meanwhile, SNAP’s Manilabased employees also joined a 400-strong contingent from different Aboitiz companies on the same day to plant 3,200 seedlings of Molave, Narra, Ka-

magong, Fire Tree, and some fruit trees in the Marikina watershed in Antipolo City. Participating companies included Pilmico, Unionbank, 2Go, AEV, AP Renewables, Aboitiz Transport System, Luzon Hydro and Kerry Logistics. To ensure sustainability, establishment of fire lines and application of fertilizers will be conducted as post planting activities. In October, the Aboitiz Group of Companies set for itself a target to plant one million trees to offset the group’s carbon emissions. Some 700 employees and volunteers planted 20,000 seedlings of indigenous trees in Bojo, Aloguinsan in a tree planting activity held last month in Cebu. SN Aboitiz Power is jointly owned by SN Power of Norway and the Aboitiz Group. SNAPBenguet Inc. is the owner of the 175-MW Ambuklao and Binga hydroelectric power plants (HEPPs) operating in Benguet while SNAP-Magat Inc. owns the 360-MW Magat HEPP.

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HP Photosmart Premium abled Photosmart line-up, HP today also bolstered its expansive consumer printing and personal publishing portfolio with three HP Deskjet printers, including HP’s most affordable wireless offering— the HP Deskjet D5560 Printer Series. “Touch technology will play an important role in making the future of printing more intuitive and simple. Incorporating touch into HP’s devices is a big step forward in adapting technology to better fit into people’s lives, so they don’t have to adapt to technology,” said Steve Breidenbach, Ph.D., HP Imaging and Printing Group Experience Design Master.

AS concern for the environment grows, people have been called to action on many levels—in their personal lives, in the workplace and in their social groups. Other changes in living “green,” however, happen behind the scenes of our modern urban environment, in the buildings we work in, study in, shop in or call home. Green building technologies can make a huge difference in the carbon footprint of a condominium, office building, school or mall. Among the most effective of these technologies are air-conditioning systems which are energy-efficient, or which make use of renewable energy. New sustainable air-conditioning solutions created by Dunham-Bush, a pioneer in green cooling, and its partner company SOLID GmbH, were launched in the Philippines today. D.W. Hew, managing director of Dunham Bush and Dr. Christian Holter,

executive director of SOLID GmbH, came to Manila to introduce these technologies. “These solutions have a lot of potential here in the Philippines, since Filipinos are very aware and concerned about the responsibility to prevent climate change and preserve our natural resources,” said William Guido, chairman of D.B. International Sales and Services (DBI), the exclusive Philippine distributor of Dunham-Bush green cooling solutions. Dunham-Bush’s Ice-Cel thermal energy system is being used in buildings such as Greenbelt 5, TriNoMa, Serendra, and 168 Mall. The system creates and stores ice in an insulated tank in the evenings, and then uses the ice for air conditioning during the daytime. Through this process, the Ice-Cel system minimizes a building’s greenhouse gas emissions. The solar thermal energy system takes a different approach by utilizing solar energy as the

power supply of the air-conditioning system. During the hottest part of the day, when most power is consumed for cooling, the solar TES is at its most effective since solar energy is also at its peak. Aside from the benefits to the environment, these solutions are also profitable for developers and building owners, which can realize savings on their monthly electricity bills. “ We a r e p r o u d t o s u p p l y Philippine buildings with these innovative sustainable technologies, which are milestones in bridging the needs of modern urban living with environmental responsibility. In today’s complex, resource-constrained and connected world, if we don’t have a strategy for sustainability, we don’t have a strategy for business,” said Guido. For more information, visit www.dbiphils.com or e-mail [email protected].