Be Part of Davao's Evolution!

I was very happy being invited by the FTC Group of Companies to the Investors Night and Soft Launching of AEON Towers last Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Together with Mr. Gabby Conception as special guest, sumptuous cocktails and a lots of surprises came along my way.

I was one of almost 1,000 guests to witness the unveiling of the new and state-of-the-art showroom furnished with the most modern, stylish and top of the line interior brands. (Third photo includes also the AEON President - second from right!).

It's indeed one of the first condominiums in the Philippines to provide SMART Home technology (Fiber Optics) in every unit.

It's indeed a pioneering project at J.P. Laurel Avenue in Davao City... .

Blaze at Catholic Radio Station ‘ARSON’

I started being a radio host in DXGN, "The Good News Radio" 89.9 FM, a member of the Catholic Media Network, sometime in 2000. Meanwhile I am back in a "religious radio station", "The Edge Radio Davao", 104.3 FM.

News like this horrify me.

Check out more here:

Blaze at Catholic radio station ‘arson’

5000 policemen for All Saints’, Souls’ Day

At least 5,000 policemen will be deployed in Metro Manila alone for security in observance of All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day according to the National Capital Region Police Office.

Here are more details:

5000 policemen for All Saints’, Souls’

Generalizations (regarding Mindanao)

One of the unfortunate side effects of the killing of Italian priest Father Fausto Tentorio is the inevitable painting of Mindanao as a "lawless" land. Media reports on the murder have invariably included such adjectives on the island, calling it "conflict-ridden", "war-torn", "troubled", and man others. The foreign wire services have also taken pains to give a background of Mindanao, saying this is where Islamist militants operate, where kidnap-for-ransom gangs abound, and where the Al Qaeda has a presence through the Abu Sayyaf. All this despite the fact that the killing occurred in a small town in Arakan Valley, North Cotabato, and despite that it was perpetrated not by terrorists but by either the military or business interests in the mining sector.

We understand the negative generalization o Mindanao, of course. Being far away from the national capital, not many people around the world know where the island even is, much less what the actual condition in it is. But these generalizations are what kills the island and scares away visitors and investors whose presence would enrich Mindanao culturally, socially, and economically. Prior to Father Tentorio's death three countries had already issued travel advisories on Mindanao, telling their respective nationals to avoid traveling to the island: Britain, the U.S., and Australia. Now we add also Italy, the good priest's home country, and we are the poorer of it.

Again the reaction of the Italian government is understandable, but it would have been better if it - and the three other countries - give specific areas for their travel advisories instead of lumping all of Mindanao togeter. As we Mindanaoans say, the island is not the war-torn, conflict-ridden, troubled place that the media paint it to be. Mindanao is beautiful and its people peace-loving, we say, we are sure that Father Tentorio, as an adopted Mindanoan, would say the same exact thing.

(Reposted "Editorial" from Mindanao Daily Mirror with friendly permission of my publisher and Editor-in-Chief Marietta F. Siongco as well as Society Editor, Health Journalist and General Manager Ana F. Basilio).

Floods, Floods, Floods - in The Philippines (and everywhere...)

My last Manila trips have been cancelled twice due bad weather condition. Right now I am waiting again ... As we all know: also Manila and its people suffered very much during the last weeks. 

Retarding basins will be built now in low lying areas  of Metro Manila, including Espana Boulevard, as part of national government's approach to flooding problem that has cost already billions of Pesos annually.

In a media briefing I learned from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, who said, that he has high hopes on the construction of water retarding or detention basins as most viable solution to reduce downstream flooding during rainy season.

Such basins are constructed to temporarily store some, if not all, of the rain water run-off, to absorb and contain flooding in periods of high rain and pump it out later at regulated rate of flow to a level that can be safely carried by nearby rivers or esteros.

Secretary Singson cited the construction of a detention tank underneath Padre Burgos Circle during the development stage of the present Fort Bonifacio Global City that has now been helping saved the area, including that of Kalayaan Avenue (where I usually like to stay in a Hotel during my Manila visits!) and Efipanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) from flooding. 

Secretary Singson said that inasmuch as flood management in Metro Manila is under the Metropolitian Manila Development Authority, this is proposed engineering solutions will be discussed wuth MMDA officials. 

Philippine US Ambassador Apologizes

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. has extended his apology to department of justice Secretary Leila de Lima for his recent declaration that 40 percent or four out of every 10 foreign male tourists visiting the Philippines come here for 'sex-tourism'.

In a one-page letter to De Lima dated October 11, 2011, Thomas said he regrets issuing the statement without any factual basis during his speech at a recent roundtable discussion on "Combating Human Trafficking in the Philippines" with the Philippine Judicial Academy, Court of Appeals, and the U.S. DOJ Crimina Division.

"I deeply regret that my comments regarding human trafficking and sexual tourism in the Philippines have caused angst and misunderstanding. Clearly it was not my intent to insult Filipinos, a people who I have to come to admire and respect. I should not have said 'that 40 percent of American (?) males come to the Philippines for sexual tourism' without ability to confirm those statistics. I want to assure you that the U.S. Embassy Manila will continue to work with your government to combat this modern day form of slavery... . Working together with honest and dedicated officials, our two governments can end this global scourge... ." Thomas said.

Weekend With More Beautiful Classical Music

It's weekend again - and, time for relaxing after a very stressful week... I can relax very well with Classical music. Before I disappear, I still like to share some more stories about three classical composers with you...

And, don't forget to tune in to 104.3 FM "The Edge Radio Davao" and enjoy listening my show "Classics with Klaus Doring" on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. or via live stream http://davao.theedge.ph

 CHRISTIAN SINDING

GAETANO DONEZETTI

 WILHELM FURTWAENGLER

Check out  more here:

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Produce Enough Rice in The Philippines!

Dr. Gelia T. Castillo, national scientist and member o the Philippine Rice Search Institute (PhilRice) Board of Trustees, challenged Mindanao farmers to improve their yield during the recent Farmer's Field Day and Forum in PhilRice Agusan in Basilsia, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte.

Close to 1,000 farmers, students, representatives of local government units, and members of the press from Regions 10, 11, and 13, attented the activity,

Recognizing the issues on food production, Castillo said "farmers have a huge role to play" in producing more rice to feed the ballooning population. "The Caraga region has slightly higher per capita rice availability average (129 kg) than the national average (119 kg)... .The challenge now is how to increase rice productivity so the region can contribute to Philippine rice self-sufficiency," Castillo said. 

For more information you may visit their website http://www.philrice.gov.ph or text your questions to 0920-911-1398.

Octoberfest at Swiss Deli

With friendly permission taken from Mindanao Daily Mirror (today's issue!).

Undiplomatic Diplomat

An ambassador's job is to strengthen goodwill with the nation he is assigned to and win friends among the people therein for his country. The ambassadorial post serves as a country's first link of good elations with another. Doing something that could antagonize citizens and officials in his country of assignment is farthest from actions expected of a foreign envoy.

The presence of a foreign ambassador is a strong indication of friendship between the nation he is assigned to and his home country. So, it was not surprising that US Ambassador Harry Thomas' statement that 40 percent of male tourists to the Philippines are only after sex with local women drew flak from politicians. The most vocal in censuring the US envoy's undiplomatic comments were Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senators Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Panfilo Lacson.

Standing part on his comment by three legislators to make an apology to Filipinos, saying that he had bases his assertion with records on sex trade gathered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation agents working with the National Bureau of Investigation,

It cannot be denied that some nationals from other countries come to the Philippines or sexual pleasure with our women who are mostly attractive. But without doubt the great majority of male foreigners come to the country for short visits because there are many things to see in this tropical paradise. ...

Another thing that draws foreign tourists to the country is the low cost of food, services,transportation and hotel accommodations here compared with tose of most other countries. And, because we have sunshine the whole year around, foreign tourists can come to the Philippines at any time of the year.

With his undiplomatic statement that earned the ire of MANY Filipinos, the Ambassador Thomas should heed Senator Lacson's call that he 'pack his bag and go home" for being "tactless, offensive and undiplomatic".

(With friendly permission: Editorial of Mindanao Daily Mirror, October 7, 2011, by publisher Marietta F. Siongco and Ana Theresa F. Basilio, General Manager).

Comment:

I strongly agree, although today the Ambassador expressed his apologizes... .

Zamboanga City moves To Protect Tarsiers

Following the discovery of tarsiers in some places here in Zamboanga City, the city council has adopted two resolutions calling for the protection of tarsiers and their natural habitats.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has disclosed that tarsiers, locally known as "Chonggo Magu", can be found in Baluno, Bungiao, Dulian, La Paz, Lumayang, Pasonaca, and Tolosa.

Two tarsiers, one of them wounded, were found several weeks ago at a populated area in La Paz. The DENR has said that the tarsiers are coming down to populated areas because of the rampant cutting of trees up in the mountains. 

The resolutions sponsored by Councilor Rogelio Valesco (Kudos to your, Sir!), were unanimously approved during the regular Tuesday's session. Valesco is also chair of the city's council's committee on tourism.

The first resolution prohibits people to hunt, kill and capture tarsiers for private keeping and the second is for the DENR, as well as the stakeholders in the barangays, to protect the tarsiers and their natural habitats.

Valesco said, he authored the two resolutions citing that tarsiers are endangered species and that Zamboanguenos should feel fortunate that the little primates exist in this city.

Very well said, Sir! Salamat po!

Philippines' Vanishing Flora and Fauna!?

Being a permanent resident in the Philippines since 1999, I observed several examples regarding vanishing Philippines's flora and fauna.

The Philippine brown deer hobbles on three legs in a tiny mud of a pen at a government-run wildlife rescue centre, a grim symbol of the Philippines' rapidly vanishing flora and fauna. PEOPLE AWAKE!!!

The deer was a victim of a snare set by villagers hunting it for food that claimed its front right foot six years ago, forcing the old male to live out the rest of its days a long way from home at the animal shelter in Manila. Heaven forbid!

The deer is just one of hundreds of local species that are being hunted close to local species that are being hunted close to extinction mainly by the rural poor who want them for food or to sell to dealers as part of an increasingly lucrative global pet trade,

Living in the Philippines... !

Three More Classical Music Composers In A Row

(Ferruccio Busoni)

(Manuel de Falla)

 (Ruggiero Leoncavallo)

 I love them and their music.

Check out more on my website or enjoy listening my radio show "Classics with Klaus Doring", every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. on 104.3 FM, The Edge Radio Davao and via live stream:

http://www.davao.theedge.ph

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Hope For Mountain People Ata-Manobos

The news are from Talaingod in Davao del Norte. A seemingly endless array of mountain slopes transforms into unusual shades of green that engulf the municipality of Talaingod. Though it ised to be the center of massive logging until the early 1990s, rivers still abound with life and tall trees crown its mountains.

But Talaingod is more than just a spectacular display of nature. Located at the border of Bukidnon and Davao City, it cradles a unique and colorful culture. It is home to the proud Ata-Manabos.

The Ata-Manobos dominate Talaingod with about 80% of the municipality's population. They most live in small sitios that are scattered over a wide 45,496 hectares of forest and dangerous terrain, isolating them from civilization and hindering access to their basic needs.

These proud people in the uplands never really dreamed of ever getting out from the black hole of poverty. For many, it is simply their fate. But what was more disturbing was the people's idea of the government. In all their life they have never seen a government worker. 

The entry of KALAHI-CIDSS (Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services) in 2004 at least let the tribal people started to become aware of the services of the government. Despite being among the remotest areas of the Davao Region, Talaingod started to implement the 2--4 program and the people started to appreciate the efforts of the government.

(Many thanks to Leslie Lao-Francisco, DSWD, for sharing these thoughts with us.)

Four in Ten Male Tourists ‘visit Philippines for sex’

40 percent of foreign men visiting the Philippines are sex tourists, the US-ambassador in the Philippines, Harry Thomas, said... . 

Check out the SUN HERALD story here: 

4 in 10 male tourists ‘visit PH for sex’

Heart Evangelista Is Back

Heart Eveangelista move to be silent for a while, but now she is back after dropping a bomb against Marian Rivera apparently worked to her advantage.

Her new shampoo commercial (with Toni Gonzaga) is more than an endorsement. 

Soon she will be taping a new drama series 'legacy' with Iza Calzado, TJ Trinidad and Geoff Eigenmann. Among other contract stars, her perevious shows fared well in the rating.

Welcome back Heart! 

Anton Bruckner - Another Great Classical Composer

Anton Brucker was born in Ansfelden/Austria on September 4, 1824.

Church music and great symphonies are the fundamentals of his composition works.

More about him is here:

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

I Am Back - On Air

Yes - I am back on air again with a Classical Music radio show and some "thoughts regarding our daily life".

"Classics with Klaus Doring" will be on air every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. on 104.3 FM THE EDGE RADIO DAVAO. Positive music, powerful message!

The Edge Radio Davao is a non-profit organization and broadcasting arm of UCB-IFA (United Christian Broadcasters Initiative for Asia) with several sister stations in the Philippines and all over the world.

Check out:
http://www.davao.theedge.ph 
(live streaming).

And, of course, you can learn more about classical composers (and soon special musicians) on my website

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Solid Waste Disposal in Davao City for Free?

Honestly, I wonder myself many times, how to give my share, if it comes to a solid waste disposal in my surroundings here in Davao City.

Maybe here is the answer: The city government will not spend a single centavo for the construction of the "Ultra-modern solid waste management and disposal plant. This is stipulated in the the draft of the Memorandum of Agreement between the city government and TIG 3 Green Technology Mindanao.

TIG Green Technology Mindanao is a subsidiary of Herhoff/Germany, a company that specializes in converting waste to energy.

On the party of Davao City, it will allow TIG Green Technology Mindanao to use the land where the plant will be built for 50 years, which is renewable for another 50 years. If the city reaches the 1,000-ton garbage generation per day, then the city government will again provide the needed land for the power plant facility that is not more than five kilometers from the MBT plant.

The City of Davao is "gung-ho" about going into an agreement with an agreement with TIG Green Technology Mindanao because the MBT plant will increase the life span of the city's landfill areas in addition to the fact that the city will also generate income from the plant.

Thank you very much Diana Lhyd Suelto for your opinion and thoughts.

Fritz Kreisler - Sweet Viennese Violin Sound

You wish to learn more about him?

Check it out here:

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Philippines: Third in World Risk Index in Terms of Disasters

I am a very busy week leaving behind me. Including another trip to Manila... . I was just very blessed being back home in Davao City save and sound, because the PAGASA weather forecasts didn't allow me to relax: Rain, flood, storm - cancelled flights etc. etc.

While waiting at the airport in Manila, I read a MindaNews article, informing us, that the wealthy Arabian Gulf country Qatar is the safest in terms of disasters, according to the World Risk Report 2011 released this week.

Making the top three most disaster prone countries are the South Pacific island countries of Vanuatu and Tonga (one of my German friends are still residing there) - AND the Philippines.

As this developed, the Philippine Senate had passed early this week on third and final reading a proposed legislation that would establish a People's Survival Fund to support Philippine communities in developing climate change adoption and dsiaster risk reduction projects.

Countries with the lowest risk index Qatar, Malta and Saudi Arabia, which are in the bottom list, are not prone to typhoons, tsunamis and earthquakes.

Weak governance, according to this report, is an important risk factor that directly correlates to disaster impacts like number of deaths. "States with strong institutions have fewer deaths after extreme natural events than those with weak or inexistent institutions,"the report said.

Philippines - quo vadis?

Sacred Classics on a Beautiful Sunday

The British Composer HENRY PURCELL.

Check out more here:

www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Tuna Capital General Santos City and its 43rd Anniversary

I have been in General Santos City many, many times. I love to stay there, especially while I experiencing the 43rd anniversary with the tuna festival.

The two week affair aimed to further strengthen the city's claim to being the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines" with an assortment of sport tournaments, entertainment and celebrity shows, and specia-interest events.

A brand new slogan the city wants to develop is "General Beyound the Bay: From the metropolis to the Hills", because of the many must-see places. Among these the Sansapan Cave Falls, the Nopol Hills overlooking the city and adjoining areas, and the Kalah Karst, which is being developed bu the department of Tourism to become the country's eco-parks.

General Santos City is also being promoted as "Land of the champions" being the hometown of boxing champ Manny P_acquiao, among others.

Here are some important links: visit http://www.gensantos.gov.ph for details or like them on Facebook.

My warm regards to GenSan Mayor Darlene Antonio-Custodio.

Alibin Reappointed USEP President

The University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Boards of Regents has re-appointed Dr. Perfecto Alibin president for a term of four years starting September1, 2011.

Alibin's reappointment to presidency was decided by the USEP BOR during August 26 meeting held at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) central office in Quezon City.

An expert on education and a graduate of Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Cognate in Public Administration, Alibin was elected to the USEP presidency on August 23, 2007 by the members of the USEP Board of Regents.

Dr. Alibin's interests extend to the whole of the university, across the engineering, technology, eduction and the professional spheres.

I am glad and honoured getting Dr. Alibin's full support as Faculty Member of the Institute of Languages for my German Language Course after signing a Memorandum of Understanding between USEP and the Goethe-Institute (German Cultural Center Manila).

Congratulations and God bless you, Dr. Alibin!

Rats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw them many times during my last stay in South Cotabato. Rats!!!!!

One could learn from MindaNews (here Allen V. Estabillo, thank you very much Allen!), that agriculture personnel in South Cotabato province will launch in September an intensified campaign against the continuing rodent or rat infestation in the area that already devastated some 36,9 million Pesos worth of palay and corn crops.

Reynaldo Legaste, South Cotabato provincial agriculture officer, said they have declared the month of September as rodent control month in the entire province to give more focus on their continuing efforts to effectively reduce the pest's population and the impact of its infestation on farm crops.

Good luck to you and your staff, Sir!

Manny Pacquiao - Retirement and Darts Propaganda

Philippine boxing superstar Manny said he considers retiring after a couple of fights to concentrate on his duties as public servant. "I am not gonna stay long in boxing. A couple of fights - ant then, it should be enough!"

Manny's iconic status will help promote the sport of darts in the Philippines, according to English darts legend Rod Harrington.

Harrington said Pacquiao, who now has his own line of darts courtesy of Target Darts, can influence his fellow Filipinos to enjoy the benefits of darts because they look up to him. 

Harrington was a former No. 1 darts player in the world. he won the 1991 Darts World Masters and the World Matchplay in 1998 and 1999.

Good luck, Manny!!!

Why Is The Search For Peace So Difficult?

How can peace be elusive as its is seemingly now when all you hear these days are clarion calls for stable peace down to dawn in Mindanao? Towards the end of Ramadan there pervades an aura of reconciliatory vibes and forgiveness. The yearning for peace is felt from east to west and from north to south. Despite all these we ask in desperation, "Why is the search of peace such a difficult task?"

If a cease fire agreement can be sustained, then why cannot a permanent truce be attained? What does it take for protagonists to yield to the deafening call of the overwhelming majority for the forces to lay down heir arms and silenced these forever? There is so much land to share, so much resources to develop, the seas are so rich with a cornucopia of marine wealth. But the opportunity to make these resources productive is lost in the futile struggle for an independent state that stirs apprehension among those who abhors it. That is why the partnerships and joint ventures among Filipinino Muslims, Lumads and Christians is so extremely difficult to attain because that struggle comes in the way to reconciliation, trust, unity and peace.

... .

When can we talk and talk and laugh and share our sorrows and joys without (?) having to ask what our religious faiths are, our ranks and station in life like children who harbor no hatred but only genuine friendship and love?

With friendly permission from my publisher of Mindanao Daily Mirror, Marietta Siongco, posted again on this website.

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The Rebirth of The Manisan Dance Group from Davao City

 

The Grand Alumni Homecoming of the International Harvardian University on August 21, 2011 in Davao City made it possible. The Manisan Dance Group, trained by former IHU principal and culture head Mr. Nick Balcom, with lead dancer Rossana Balcom-Doring has been back on stage.   

Philippine Schools Included in Tony Blair Foundation

(Ateneo de Zamboanga)

Here is the report from philstar.com:

Philippine schools included in Tony Blair Foundation

Rewind With More Classical Music

After some very busy days, including today, I need to take time out in between my tasks. Of course, you know me already: I am doing this with music. I found two more classical composers in my music library:

(Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek)

(Eugen d'Albert)

More about them and their music is here:

www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Proud Pinay Singer

London-based Filipina singer Cherrie Anderson said, she and her band Ooberfuse were happy with reception they got from the crowd during their performance in Spain. 

I like especially Cherrie's song "Faith in You", composed by herself, the band's Filipina lead singer and songwriter.

Here is more: 

 
Pinay singer proud of WYD performance

Filipino Time Is Being On Time, All The Time !

By JONNADETH COJA, MBA

Filipinos are famous for quite a number of remarkable things: hospitality, close family ties, great artists, musicians, being brave, and also noted as being resilient in all types of disasters and calamities.

BUT, Filipinos are also know for a quite a few negative attitudes, one is: Filipino Time.

Here is more:


Filipino Time Is Being On Time, All The Time | LinkedIn

Maraming salamat po for sharing this with us, Jonnadeth .

More Dengue Cases in Region XII in Mindanao

(From MindaNews)

The Department of Health in Region 12 or Southwestern Mindanao is closely watching at least five villages in General Santos City and nearby Polomolok town in South Cotabato due to the noted clustering of dengue cases since last month. 

Dr. Abdullah Dumama, DOH Region 12 director said Thursday their latest monitoring showed that an average of three or more cases of dengue infections have emerged during the last four weeks in Labangal, Lagao and San Isidro aas well as in Poblacion and Cannery Site in Polomolok. 

Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santps, Koronadal, Cotabato, Tacurong and Kidapawan.

In South Cotabato health personnel have been conducting house-to-house campaigns to promote the 4-S strategy:

- Search and destroy,

- Self-protection measures,

- Seek early consultation,

- Say NO to indiscriminate fogging.

A New Adventure? Yes....? BUT!

It has been one of my favourite places in Mindanao. Just after couple after hours, when I left this place rushing home I got the sad message, that three miners have been killed due a landslide.

I kept on visiting those areas since my first visit in 1982. I kept on archiving video shots of people being happy and "out of breath" discovering milligrams of "certain gold". 


Sad to say, another landslide happened now (while writing this post)! in the Province of Sitio Tagurong, New Bataan, Compostella Valley.

Born To Praise Concert in Davao City

The EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM in partnership with Bantay Bata 163 and ABS-CBN brings you

EVA SABINIANO,

a settle, Washington Asian-American Idol Champion and twice Gospel Music Champion.

Location: CAP Grand Auditorium Davao City on August 24, 2011 at 7 p.m.

Ticket prizes: 100 Pesos - regular / 50 Pesos for students. 

To avail tickets call EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM 082 - 297 32 15. See you on August 24!

All proceeds will go to Bantay Bata 163 and the victims of the recent flash floods in Davao City.

By the way, EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM brings you positive music and powerful messages. This station is a non-profit organization and a broadcasting arm  of UCB-IFA (United Christian Broadcaster Initiative Asia). EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3 FM plays Contemporary Christian Music from pop to hip hop to alternative and gospel songs AND MANY MORE. It plays music from a wide range of Christian artists of various nationalities and has been supporting local contemporary Christian artists. 

"Positive music, powerful message" and the goal to help changes lives for good! That's EDGE RADIO DAVAO 104.3, which really makes the difference. Tune in and you'll be enlightened.

Visit: www.davao.theedge.ph

New School Buildings in Davao City District I

House assistant majority leader Karlo B. Nograles has announced that 20 schools in Davao City's First District stand to benefit from the school building program under the Nograles "Oplan Kaalam". Five if the schools buildings are already completed, while 6 others are now undergoing construction. Nine more buildings are scheduled for construction.

Karlo Nograles said: "Our support for the less-privileged acquire the best free education possible is a continuing commitment".

The five completed school buildings are in Catalunan Pequeno National High School, Baliok Elementary School, Magallanes Elementary School, Cataluna Grande High School and Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Elementary School.

Light Berlin Classic Music With Paul Lincke

Classic Music doesn't only mean Bach, Beethoven or Chopin. How about Paul Lincke?

Check out more here:

www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

No Perils in Sarangani Oil Spills

This photo, taken out of a coast guard helicopter, should tell us and the entire world : There are no perils in Sarangani Oil Spills. i have joined several helicopter flights regarding other topics. I experienced the difficulties stating issues....

This was also the assurance of the Philippine coast Guard in the wake of the latest marine accident in Sarangani Bay, one of my most favourite places in Mindanao, when two vessels collided.

About 3,000 liters of oil spilled from M'V Bulk Carrier,which consequently sank.

Local official and a lot of residents, contacting me via Facebook and Twitter, were fearful that the oil sheen located 4,4 nautical miles off Maasim (following "offical reports'?!) would reach the shore and cause damage to to marine life.

Hay naku! It seems (official government and responsible people!) really don't understand what's going on here. Heaven forbid!

Mindanao To Be Prioritize?

(Mount Apo in Mindanao)

Newly sworn Senator Aquilino Martin "Koko" Pimentel III promised to prioritize Mindanao during the remainder of his term.

I quote him: "I request for the understanding of the brothers and sisters in Visayas, Metro Manila, and Luzon, if I prioritize mindanao in my time and my resources under my office", Pimentel said several days ago at the Provincial Capitol Gym in Mati City, Davao Oriental.

The new senator chose the city because of the overwhelming number of votes he got there.

"Let us give Mindanao a chance!" Hopefully these are not empty words again by a politician. Pimentel stressed also that he has received a sworn affidavit from Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Zaldy Ampatuan that he will use a basis in filing cases against those who comitted electoral fraud in Maguindanao.

Anton Dvorak - Another Classical Composer Helping Me Relaxing On This Wonderful Sunday

Check out more about him:

http://www.klausdoringclassicalmusic.webs.com

Maguindanao Clashes Displace Villagers

Peace in Mindanao - unfortunately a never ending story and for many foreigners and outsiders almost not easy to understand analayze... .

Here is more:

Maguindanao clashes displace villagers