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May 2013 Elections: Bakud allies with Liberal Party

7 Jul

A major shift of alliance of Cebuano political forces were formalized yesterday when the  Barug Alang sa Kalamboan ug Demokrasya (Bakud) Party headed by Danao City Vice Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano III signed a pact with the ruling Liberal Party (LP) of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino.

Vice Mayor Nito Durano took his oath as LP member on his birthday and he was thrilled that no less than the President of the Philippines was his during the historic day.  He vowed to deliver votes for the LP candidates especially the tandem of Hilario Davide III and Vice Governor Agnes Magpale who will be head the provincial line-up of the party.

Several national officials were with the President like Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Mar Roxas, Sen. Franklin Drilon,  Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, Energy Secretary Rene Almendras (brother of Vice Governor Magpale) and Budget Secretary Butch Abad.  Also present to grave the event were Rep. Tomas Osmeña (Cebu City, south district), Rep. Luigi Quisumbing (sixth district), Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes, Consolacion Mayor Teresa Alegado, Pinamungajan Mayor Geraldine Yapha, Tuburan Mayor Democrito Diamante, Barili Mayor Marianito Mariñas, Bogo City Mayor Celestino “Junie” Martinez Jr. and Sta. Fe Mayor Jennifer Illustrisimo.  All the mayors of the 5th district were there except for Liloan Mayor Duke Frasco, and Danao City Mayor Ramon “Boy” Durano Jr. Some politicians identified with Governor Gwendolyn Garcia’s One Cebu Party were also there like PB Thaddeo Ouano, Santander Vice Mayor Wilson Wenceslao and Samboan Mayor Raymond Calderon.

The Bakud Party has been close allies of Governor Gwen Garcia during the past three elections where they helped the governor get elected in 2004, 2007, and 2010. Governor Garcia has allied herself with UNA party of Vice-President Jejomar Binay and she is planning to run for a senate seat in the 2013 elections.

 

Bakud-LP Alliance (care of Sunstar Daily)

 

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88th NCAA: Cadaviz scores 11 to help Arellano upset Letran, 77-67

7 Jul
Arellano Chiefs logo

Arellano Chiefs logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Former Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagle Julius Cadavis scored 11 to be among the four Arellano Chiefs players who scored in double figures in their upset victory over the Collegio de San Juan de Letran Knights, 77-67. The victory was the first win for Arellano in four tries this season.  The Koy Banal-mentored squad is out of the cellar with a 1-3 record.

The Chiefs waxed hot early in the game as they lead in double figures most of the first half which ended 39-28.  The game was very physical resulting to ejections to two Letran players. Knight’s team captain Jam Cortes was ejected in the second quarter after throwing an elbow in a rebound play. Jonathan Belorio followed him to the showers after committing his second flagrant foul with 5 minutes left in the 3rd period. The loss of the two players made it difficult for coach Joel Banal to find the right combination to rally from the large deficit.

In the 4th quarter, the Knights launched a last ditch rally to cut Arellano’s lead down to two at 64-66.  The Chiefs responded with an 11-0 run behind Fil-Canadian James Forrester and Rocky Acidre to pull away.  Forrester top scored for the Chiefs with 18. Kevin Alas had 22 points for the Knights who suffered their second straight loss after an opening win over San Sebastian.

The Scores:

Arellano (77) — Forrester 18, Bangga 13, Cadavis 11, Pinto 10, Acidre 9, Zulueta 7, Caperal 5, Salcedo 2, Valera 2, Hernandez 0.

Letran (67) — K. Alas 22, Racal 15, Cruz 12, J. Alas 8, Belorio 5, Lituania 2, Cortes 2, Cudal 1, Olotu 0, Pantin 0, Luib 0.

Quarters: 21-17, 39-28, 60-51, 77-67.

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Philippine Military Academy lowers Height Requirement

7 Jul
Tagalog: Melchor Hall, Philippine Military Aca...

Tagalog: Melchor Hall, Philippine Military Academy, aking gawa (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Now one will only need to be at least by 5 feet tall to enter the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).  PMA Superintendent Major General Nonato Peralta said that the move allows more people who dreamed to have a military career enter the service. A year ago, an applicant who were lower than  5’4″ for males and 5’2″ for females were rejected due to the height requirement. The 2013 batch will have plebes that will be shorter than the previous batches.

This year’s Philippine Military Academy Cadet Qualification Test (PMACQT) will be on August 26. Other requirements for admission are the following: Birth Certificate as only Natural-born Filipino citizens are admitted, physically fit and of good moral character, CENOMAR, high schoool diploma, NBI clearance as proof no criminal or administrative case.

Successful applicants will be guaranteed of a free college education with monthly salaries and allowances.  Upon graduation, a PMA cadet can start a progressive career in the different military branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines with a rank of 2nd Lieutenant or its equivalent.

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