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Cua seeks 4th double as Ronald Barrios Cup tennis tilt fires off
Dhea Cua sets her sights on a remarkable fourth consecutive “double” victory in the Ronald Barrios Cup National Juniors Tennis Championships......»»
Araneta earns world title shot with dominant TKO over Magramo
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Christian “The Bomb” Araneta finally earned a world title shot in devastating fashion after scoring a technical knockout victory against fellow Filipino Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo in the main event of “Kumbati 16” at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino on Friday evening, January 26, 2024. Araneta made easy work on Magramo, stopping the.....»»
Bulldogs get coach s stamp of approval with bounce-back win vs Blue Eagles
NU Bulldogs head coach Jeff Napa was happy to see his players refocus on their ultimate goal in UAAP Season 86 after a tough loss to La Salle last week, as they returned to the win column with a 65-61 victory over defending champions Ateneo on Saturday......»»
Tongue-lashing fires up NU s Baclaan
Kean Baclaan doesn’t take coach Jeff Napa’s scolding personally, as the NU mentor's harsh words and lectures keep helping the Bulldogs win games.....»»
Cesafi to players, fans: Rough play, heckling below the belt won’t be tolerated.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer Boyet Velez, Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) deputy commissioner, has given a stern warning to the players and fans that they will impose sanctions and even ban those who have harmful intensions in actions or words during the games. Velez told CDN Digital that their technical committee has been stringent in reviewing the Cesafi basketball games to see if there are any other players who intentionally caused physical harm on-court. READ: Keaton Taburnal of CRMC Mustangs suspended for two games by Cesafi Taburnal suspension It was in light of the two-game suspension of Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges (CRMC) Mustangs’ Keaton Clyde Taburnal, who was caught on tape hitting University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters’ John Herben Linares in the abdomen during their October 14 game at the Cebu Coliseum — a game which was won by UC, 84-68. Aside from the two-game suspension, Taburnal had to pay a fine of P10,000, and do four hours of community service. Although Taburnal already publicly apologized from the incident, Velez wants to remain vigilant because this kind of acts can tarnish Cesafi’s reputation. READ: CRMC Mustangs coach on Taburnal’s suspension: This will be a learning experience Serious business “In Cesafi, we mean serious business, we instill discipline to our players, we impose the rules and regulations of Cesafi. So, to the fans and to the players, especially to the players, this is a good example of what we did,” said Velez. “Even if you’re not caught during the game, but we have the technical committee to do the review, on what transpired during the game. Under our rules, if you inflict bodily harm, we can impose sanction to the player, similar to what happened to Taburnal, even though he wasn’t caught and there was no whistle during the game, however, right after the incident, we reviewed the video, we found out he intentionally harmed Linares,” he said. READ: Gun-shy Patrick Yu pulls trigger late to anchor NU victory over La Salle Heckling fans Velez also warned the fans that they would get banned from watching the games at the Cebu Coliseum if they would be caught heckling. He said they would do this after the Cesafi officials received several complaints about the unruly behavior of some fans. “Before the start of the game, we addressed the fans, asking them to cheer and jeer, but not to heckle.....»»
BFP received an unmodified opinion from COA
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the first time in the fiscal year of 2022 and it got a perfect score of 20. According to the COA, the released report is based on the Financial Management Performance Rating based on the financial audit performed in this period of 2022 report by Michael R. Bacani Director Cluster 4, Defense and Security. Based on the COA report, BFP received a 93 percent score an excellent score from the first Financial Performance Rating report. Before this, it will be recalled that the COA approved the action of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) about the fact that the BFP should have a modernization program to keep up with the modern era. The COA report stated that there was nothing wrong with the actions taken by the BFP in placing the technical requirements that the Bureau of Fire needs to keep up with the BFP's modern methods and modernization program. Meanwhile, the COA report of the Financial Management Performance Rating said the BFP got an excellent rating this past period of 2022. In this regard, according to the COA report this past 2010, the BFP launched its Modernization Program by the government's Comprehensive Fire Code of 2008 so that the Bureau of Fire can adapt to modern times in the event of a fire. The report further stated that the main goal is for the government to upgrade its firefighting capability with adequate personnel and adequate firefighting equipment to protect people from dangerous fires. It was further noted in the COA report that the total funds of the Modernization Program amounted to P13.17 Billion from the year 2011 to 2017. Earlier this past 2019, Senator Bong Go filed a bill in the Senate requiring the BFP to implement the modernization program of the Bureau of Fire Protection. According to the COA report, there is nothing wrong with the technical requirements in requirements for the modernization program because it is in line with the COA report on the COA's performance audit. The Commission also believes that the government should strengthen its fire suppression campaign in conjunction with its ongoing modernization program. The post BFP received an unmodified opinion from COA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
In-form Quiban fires solid 66, trails by 3 in Taiwan
Justin Quiban, riding the crest of his morale-boosting marathon victory in Davao last week, shot a solid six-under 66 to trail Thai Natipong Srithong by just three strokes at the start of the Yeangder TPC......»»
PGA Tour Player Blog: A once-in-a-lifetime moment
Indian-American Sahith Theegala secured a career breakthrough victory on the PGA Tour at the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California, in front of family and friends to cement his stature as one of the game’s rising stars......»»
Uy eyes 2nd straight win as ICTSI Del Monte fires off
Staying motivated during the long break, Daniella Uy bursts with confidence as she launches her drive for a second straight Ladies Philippine Golf Tour victory in the ICTSI Del Monte Championship......»»
FIBA World Cup experience: Springboard to greater heights
Congratulations are in order for the whole Gilas Pilipinas Team for their monumental win versus China (96-75), ending our FIBA World Cup 2023 campaign on a hopeful note. I have always believed in the capabilities of our athletes who have shown their mettle in international sports competitions. As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, I am rallying all Filipinos to support our long-term roadmap to elevate the standing of our athletes in the global arena in all sporting events. Filipinos have excelled in the global stage not just in basketball, billiards, or boxing which are relatively the more popular sports in the country. Take for example Carlos Yulo in gymnastics, EJ Obiena in pole vaulting, Hidilyn Diaz in weightlifting, the late Lydia de Vega in track and field, and, of course, the Filipinas Football team who made us proud during the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup. Our very own Alex Eala is also a rising star in the world of tennis. We have many talented athletes, and we should support them in their quest to give honor to the country. However, success in any sporting event does not come easily. Any athlete will tell you that sports entails discipline, many hours of hard work, and even years of sacrifices. Hence, our efforts to strengthen our chances on the global stage must start at the grassroots level. This is the rationale behind RA 11470 or the National Academy of Sports or NAS law, which I authored and co-sponsored, and signed into law by former president Rodrigo Duterte in 2020. The NAS System will provide scholarships to qualified student-athletes from all regions and will allow them to balance academics and sports training by utilizing the state-of-the-art facilities at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. I am also advocating the approval of Senate Bill No. 423 or the Philippine National Games or PNG Act, to institutionalize the conduct of the PNG every two years as this will allow us to discover those with athletic potential at the grassroots level. We have talented athletes, but the government must invest in providing them with opportunities to compete if we want to produce champions on both the national and international stages. I am pushing for SBN 2116, which will amend Section 8 of RA 10699 or the “National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act.” This will increase the incentives for para-athletes who will win medals in international competitions and make our approach more inclusive to all athletes regardless of their physical limitations. Our efforts to achieve victory in sports must reflect the diversity of our country. The government, together with the private sector and other stakeholders, must consistently provide all the support that our teams need to compete at the global level. Our focus must be on creating opportunities for all aspiring athletes, regardless of geographic or economic background, to excel in their chosen fields. Hence, we should bring our sports development programs closer to those who have the potentials and aspirations to represent our country and bring pride to every Filipino. More importantly, sports is not only a physical game but a means to uplift lives, keep our youth away from vices like illegal drugs, and strengthen camaraderie in our communities. Let us elevate sports as a viable tool in harnessing our citizens into disciplined, productive and patriotic individuals reflective of our Filipino pride. In the same way that we unite to support our athletes, let us also unite to support fellow Filipinos in need. That is why I have continued to engage with various sectors of society to listen to their concerns and help provide solutions to their daily struggles. Filipinos inherently have a “never say die” attitude, especially in sports which is reflective of our resilience as a society. But aside from this commendable trait, our resilience also stems from our inherent compassion for each other. Our “Tapang at Malasakit” must continue so that together, we can uplift the lives of Filipinos. As a Senator and public servant, I remain steadfast in supporting our athletes to reach greater heights while also exerting efforts to help bring government programs and services closer to those in need to provide them with opportunities for a better life. The post FIBA World Cup experience: Springboard to greater heights appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
As wildfires multiply, a new era of air pollution
From Quebec to British Columbia to Hawaii, North America is facing an extraordinary wildfire season -- and regions both near and far have found themselves increasingly blighted by smoke exposure. Here's what you should know about air pollution from these blazes. What we know One of the defining aspects of smoke from wildfires is "particulate matter" -- toxins that, in their numbers, can make smoke visible. Particulate matter of 2.5 micron diameter, PM2.5, is "particularly dangerous for human health and emitted in really large quantities," Rebecca Hornbrook, an atmospheric chemist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, who flies in planes through smoke for her research, told AFP. "Typically if you are downwind of a wildfire, that's the thing that's causing the majority of the darkening of the sky and the lack of visibility," she said, such as the shrouded skies seen in New York as a result of fires hundreds of miles away in Quebec earlier this year. PM2.5 penetrates deep inside the lungs and potentially even the bloodstream. The average American had already been exposed to 450 micrograms of smoke per cubic meter by early July, worse that the entirety of the years from 2006-2022, economist Marshall Burke at Stanford posted on X recently, citing calculations made by the university's Environmental Change and Human Outcomes Lab. Also of concern are invisible substances known as volatile organic compounds such as butane and benzene. These cause eye and throat irritation, while some are known carcinogens. When VOCs mix with nitrogen oxides -- which are produced by wildfires but also are abundant in urban areas from burning fossil fuels -- they help form ozone which can exacerbate coughing, asthma, sore throat and difficulty breathing. What we don't know Automobile ownership exploded after World War II, and in the decades since scientists have gained insights on how it impacts humans -- from the onset of asthma in childhood to increased risk of heart attacks and even dementia later on in life. That breadth of knowledge is lacking for wildfire smoke, explained Christopher Carlsten, director of the Air Pollution Exposure Laboratory at the University of British Columbia. Based on the two dozen studies published "there seems to be a greater proportion of respiratory versus cardiovascular effects of smoke as compared to traffic pollution," he told AFP. The reason might be that nitric oxides are more prominent in traffic pollution. Carlsten's lab has begun conducting human experiments with wood smoke to gain more clarity. Medical interventions exist, said Carlsten, who is also a physician, including inhaled steroids, non-steroid inflammatories, and air filters -- but research is urgently needed to know how best to use them. Will it spur action? The warming planet also impacts our psychological wellbeing in myriad ways, Joshua Wertzel, chair of the American Psychiatric Association's committee on climate change in mental health, told AFP. One response is distress, "anger, grief, anxiety, in the face of the natural disasters they expect to come," with these rates far higher in younger people than older. Another is mental "acclimatization," a byproduct of evolution that helps us cope with new stressors, but if we're not careful can inure us to dangers, much like the proverbial frog in boiling water. For Hornbrook, who is based in Colorado, what eastern North America experienced in 2023 is what the western side of the continent has already been dealing with for many years -- and the global picture is only set to worsen given humanity's appetite for burning fossil fuels. While historic pollution regulations helped rein in emissions from cars and industry, climate action will be needed to tackle the wildfire scourge, she said. "It gets frustrating knowing that we've been ringing the warning bell for years and years, and we're now seeing what we've been warning about," she said, but added there was still hope. "Maybe now people are actually starting to notice and we'll see some change." The post As wildfires multiply, a new era of air pollution appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Youngest of Santisima brothers scores TKO win in second pro bout
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gabriel Santisima, the youngest among the Santisima siblings in boxing unleashed his potential after scoring a technical knockout victory in his second professional bout in Malungon, Saranggani on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023. Santisima, the youngest brother of former world title challenger Jeo “Santino” Santisima and Alex Santisima of Masbate, stopped […] The post Youngest of Santisima brothers scores TKO win in second pro bout appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Where have all the forests gone?
Today’s degraded forest reflects a history of logging and abandonment,” wrote Peter Walpole, Environmental Science for Social Change executive director, in his introduction to the 242-page book Forest Faces: Hopes and Regrets in Philippine Forestry, published jointly by the regional office of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the ESSC. The first nationwide forest inventory, completed in 1969, found that only 10.4 million hectares of forest remained out of the 17 million hectares that used to occupy the Philippines’ land area of 30 million hectares. By 1980, only about 7.5 million hectares of forest were left. At the end of 1990, only 6.64 million remained. Most of those considered “old-growth forest” were confined to steep and very steep areas and were not often accessible. In 1995, the country barely had 5.6 million hectares (less than 19 percent of the land area) of forest cover. “For at least 20 years now, we have this forest crisis which has been getting worse every year,” Dr. J.A.V. Revilla, then a visiting professor at the Forestry Development Center of the University of the Philippines at Los Baños, told participants of a conference organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology. “At the rate we are re-establishing forest cover during the last 20 years, it would take us 250 years to reforest (the country),” Revilla lamented. “That is assuming that forest cover loss stops immediately and that we finally become effective in our reforestation efforts.” In the past, forest resources helped fuel the economy. In the 1970s, the Philippines was touted as the prima donna of world timber exporters. Today, it is considered “a wood pauper,” to quote the words of multiawarded journalist Juan Mercado. Aside from logging (whether legal or illegal), other causes of deforestation in the Philippines are forest fires, kaingin farming (slash-and-burn agriculture) and mining operations. Volcanic eruptions and typhoons have also devastated some of the country’s tropical rainforests, along with the growth of cities. The removal of forest cover has bolstered soil erosion in the uplands. “Soil erosion is an enemy to any nation — far worse than any outside enemy coming into a country and conquering it because it is an enemy you cannot see vividly,” said Harold Ray Watson, 1985 Ramon Magsaysay awardee for international understanding. “It’s a slow creeping enemy that soon possesses the land.” As a result, food production is jeopardized. “The loss of nutrient-rich soil reduces crop yields and contributes to the expanded use of chemical fertilizers — a practice that can, in turn, pollute water resources,” said Jethro P. Adang, the director of Davao-based Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center. “Rivers and streams also carry eroded soil to the coasts, where it interferes with fish nursery areas.” But that’s not all. “Extensive soil erosion has resulted in the siltation of waterbeds, reservoirs and dams, in the process shortening their productive life spans,” said Dr. Germelito Bautista of the Ateneo de Manila University. Dr. Percy Sajise, then the director of the Southeast Asia Regional Center for Agricultural Graduate Studies, said the deforestation problem cannot be solved unless the root cause — man’s greed — is addressed. “Past lessons showed that if only the technical and economic aspects were to be considered and the spiritual dimension would be missed, efforts would not last but fail,” Sajise said. “No matter how beautifully written the (government) policies and the programs are, if people do not change, then they will be of no use — they will fail later on.” Reforestation has been singled out as one of the factors that could lessen the impact of climate change. Forests contain 40 percent of all stored carbon, more than any other terrestrial ecosystem, and thus help buffer against global warming. Land-use change — of which tropical deforestation is the most significant component — was responsible for roughly 20 percent of human-induced carbon emissions during the 1990s. “A people without children would face a hopeless future,” American President Theodore Roosevelt once said. “A country without trees is almost as helpless.” The post Where have all the forests gone? appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BFP gives 6 brand new firetrucks to LGUs
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) turned over on Tuesday, July 4, six of the 94 firetrucks to the recipient local government units (LGUs) during simple rites as part of its ongoing regular procurement plan this year. The event was graced by Senator Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III who was the guest of honor and the recipient mayors of the emergency vehicles attended the turnover rites at the BFP National Headquarters in Quezon City. “Your chief (Chief Supt. Louie Puracan) and his staff gave me convincing and good answers in your budget hearing that led me to support the BFP. Hence the realization of the distribution of these firetrucks," Pimentel said in his message. The BFP has been allotted P1.4 billion this year for the procurement of the firetrucks with the latest vehicle purchases amounting to P14.5 million per unit. “Lives and properties lost in destructive fires have a five-year average of 300 deaths and around P5 billion in damages,’’ the BFP said in a statement. For the estimated 117 million people in the country, the BFP needs around 4,191 firetrucks based on the international standard of one unit of a firetruck for every 28,000 population. Currently, the BFP has an existing 2, 799 firetrucks which are 1,392 less than the ideal number excluding this latest procurement. “In effect, every firetruck purchased is a welcome addition to the fleet of the BFP,’’ the BFP added. The fruits of Republic Act (RA) 11589 of the BFP Modernization Act of 2022 is anticipated to be felt in the next few years with the establishment of modern fire protection services across the land. “The BFP-National Headquarters Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) said that the bidding was published on March 8, 2022, awarded last 15 September 2022 and finally delivered to the agency for distribution on June 2023,’’ the BFP said. The BFP explained that the firetrucks are fully equipped with firefighting equipment like “the complete sets of the firefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fire fighting hoses and nozzles, foam-generating nozzle with alcohol-resistant-aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) and other firefighting operations tools and accessories designed using the appropriate fire service standards adaptable to Philippine conditions.’’ The brand-new Hino trucks are also equipped with 240 HP Euro-4 compliant engines, 4,000 liters’ water tank with 200-liter foam tank, power take-off engine with 250 liters per minute at normal pressure discharge, and 3,000 liters per minute at normal pressure discharge. “The vehicles are manufactured according to international standards and specifications set as appropriate by the BFP’s technical working group (TWG),’’ the BFP assured. Meanwhile, the BFP pointed out that the Commission on Audit (COA) has approved the BFP Modernization Program which includes the procurement of these firetrucks in June 2023. Based on the COA report, the BFP’s actions in setting technical requirements aligned with the bureau’s modernization program and the adoption of modern methods were justified, with the commission also recommended that the government should strengthen its fire suppression campaign in tandem with the strengthening of its capabilities. The post BFP gives 6 brand new firetrucks to LGUs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CoA favors BFP modernization thrust
The Commission on Audit report favored the action of the Bureau of Fire Protection about the fact that the BFP should have a modernization program to keep up with the modern era. According to the COA report, there is nothing wrong with the action taken by the BFP in placing the technical requirements that the Bureau of Fire needs to keep up with the modern methods and modernization program of the BFP. The COA report further stated that this past 2010 the BFP launched its Modernization Program following the Comprehensive Fire Code of 2008 of the government. The main goal is for the government to upgrade its firefighting capability with adequate personnel and equipment to protect people from dangerous fires. It was further noted in the COA report that the total funds of the Modernization Program amounted to P13.17 Billion from 2011 to 2017. Before this last 2019, Senator Bong Go filed a bill in the Senate requiring the BFP to implement the modernization program of the Bureau of Fire Protection, which includes purchasing modern fire equipment, hiring personnel, and conducting specialized training programs. It was added in the COA report that the technical requirements placed for the modernization program are correct because it is in line with the COA report in the performance audit of the COA. In this regard, based on the investigation conducted by Congress regarding the modernization program of the BFP, Congress did not find anything wrong with what the BFP did because it is said to be in line with the technical requirements stated in the COA. The COA further said that the main objective of the audit report is to identify the gap between the program's target and the achievement of the BFP to assess it. The COA also believes that the government should strengthen its fire suppression campaign with its ongoing modernization program. The report also said it is necessary to strengthen the information awareness campaign to educate people on fire prevention and what should be done to prevent it. In this regard, the COA is reviewing the program documents and accomplishment report conducted by the technical and visual inspections of the various fire protection services. The post CoA favors BFP modernization thrust appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Talented Filipino students get boost for int’l robotics meet
Eridanus Marketing Corporation proudly supported award-winning Filipino students and robotic enthusiasts who participated at the 11th Robotics Championship International Competition held in Oradea, Romania, last 20 to 22 April 2023. Two teams from Santa Rosa, Laguna emerged victorious at the meet, winning first and second places in the Freestyle Innovative Category and besting contestants from 11 countries, including China, Poland, Egypt and Romania. Headed by president and CEO Edwina Olivar, Eridanus Marketing Corporation, the brand under the Eridanus Learning Center for Robotics, flew seven students to Romania for the three-day competition, to help foster ingenuity and creativity among Filipino students and expose their talents to the world. “I see so much passion and determination in these students. They are dreamers who aspire to inspire generations and lead breakthroughs in the robotics industry. This victory is a testament to their talent and the quality of work that Eridanus Learning Center for Robotics produces,“ said Olivar. Bagging the top awards under the Freestyle Innovative Category were Matthew James B. Perilla from Don Jose Integrated High School and Cydric John V. Javier, Lorenz Ian A. Aliño, and Rein Eunice A. de Jesus from Labas Senior High School, who all worked on their winning piece for two to three weeks. Called “Collectiboat,” the award-winning project is an alternative water waste collector that accumulates trash on the surface of the water, specifically in lakes, and moves the trash through a conveyor into trash bins. It is designed to enter drainage systems to help alleviate the causes of flooding and has a filtration system that filters dirt and oil. “What inspired us to make Collectiboat was the ongoing problem with pollution, specifically water pollution. During typhoon “Paeng,” we saw the results of garbage in our community, and that was the starting point of the idea to make Collectiboat. It was designed to lessen the increasing number of surface wastes found in water areas as well as drainage systems, which cause blockages that result in heavy flooding during typhoons,” De Jesus said. Meanwhile, Fast and Low-cost Observation for Worldwide Earthquakes or Project “FLOW,” by Florenz Onile F. Gertes, Lawrence I. delos Reyes and Audrina Lorraine A. Tapay from Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School, finished second place. Project “FLOW” is built to make navigation during disasters easier by using camera motion to detect earthquakes. When a temblor shakes the ground, the system swiftly responds by automatically opening gates and activating visual and audio cues such as LEDs and buzzers, enabling people to take the necessary precautions and evacuate quickly and safely. “Incorporating innovation and technology in the development and strengthening of disaster management strategies can be proven to be advantageous for countries prone to earthquakes. This can enhance all the key phases of disaster management, including response, recovery, mitigation and preparedness. The idea originated from plastic bottles with either clear or colored water placed above every whiteboard in our school as a warning device during an earthquake. If the water inside the bottles is observed to be in motion, it could indicate for students to take necessary actions,” Gertes said. Organized by the University of Oradea-Department of Mechatronics, the annual Robotics Championship International Competition brings together top talents in the robotics industry from all over the world to encourage students and robot enthusiasts to grow not only technical knowledge but also stimulate collaboration and networking. The students used the Fischertechnik Robotics System, enabling them to construct realistic and fully-functional automated models. The participants were invited to the event after they won the Asian competition called International Robotics Olympiad held in Thailand on 11 to 14 January 2023. The post Talented Filipino students get boost for int’l robotics meet appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Proper authentication, must in recognition
As I have always emphasized in my articles, it is of utmost importance to strictly follow our rules of procedure in court. No matter how meritorious your case may be, you will not attain victory simply because of technical infirmities. Or you may achieve victory but once challenged, may lose it. It will be short-lived, which just sorely dampens your elation. Consider this case I will discuss with you. Petitioner Maricel L. Rivera was the wife of a Korean national, respondent Woo Namsun. The husband obtained a divorce in South Korea. To capacitate her to remarry, the petitioner-wife filed a petition for recognition of a foreign decree — the divorce judgment, with our courts in Quezon City. Petitioner attached to her petition the required documents for the grant of recognition. After due proceedings, the trial court gave her the nod. The Office of the Solicitor-General, representing the State, however, did not agree. It asserted that the petitioner did not follow the technical requirements as mandated. Accordingly, the court must reconsider its decision and deny recognition. Over the objection of the OSG, the court stood pat on its decision. It decreed that it would be unfair for the petitioner to stay married simply because of technicalities. Dissatisfied, the OSG posed the question before the Court of Appeals. The appellate court reversed the trial court. It opined that if technical rules are not followed, the recognition of the foreign judgment must be denied. It was thus the petitioner-wife’s turn to seek relief from the Highest Court. The Supreme Court, after looking into the issues, had this to say. “As the foreign divorce decree allegedly issued by the Seoul Family Court, as well as the Civil Act of South Korea, purports to be official acts of sovereign authority, they may be established by complying with the requirements of Section 24 and 25, Rule 132 of the Rules of Court. Otherwise stated, to prove the foreign judgment and the law on which it was based, the Section requires proof, either by (1) official publications; or (2) copies attested by the officer having legal custody of the documents. Should the copies of official records be proven to be stored outside of the Philippines, they must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the proper diplomatic or consular officer in the Philippine foreign service stationed in the foreign country in which the record is kept; and (2) authenticated by the seal of his office. “If copies are offered into evidence, the attestation: (1) must state that is a correct copy of the original or a specific part thereof; and (2) must be under the official seal of the attesting officer, or if he be the clerk of a court, under such seal of said court. In the instant case, petitioner failed to satisfy the foregoing requirements. To prove the fact of divorce, petitioner presented notarized copies of the said judgment with both English and Korean translations. Attached thereto is a letter of confirmation by the Embassy of the Republic of South Korea in the Philippines, which was signed by Chin Hyuun Yong, as counselor and consul, as well as an Authentication Certificate by the DFA. This Court cannot deny the insufficiency of the evidence presented. “While Chin Hyun Yong may be a counselor or consul of South Korea, his capacity as such cannot be construed by this Court to mean that he is an officer having legal custody of the judgment of divorce. In fact, the Authentication Certificate issued by the DFA only certifies that the latter was, at the time of signing, a counselor and consul of the Embassy of the Republic of South Korea. “Glaringly, nothing in the submitted documents would even lead this Court to assume that he was indeed the legal custodian of the judgment of divorce as contemplated by the Rules. Woefully, Chin Yun Hong is, therefore, in no position to attest that the judgment of divorce as found in the records is a genuine and correct copy of the original or a specific part thereof. Contrary to petitioner’s insistence that the records are found in the Philippines, it cannot be denied that the judgment of divorce is found abroad, being an official record of the Seoul Family Court. Being stored outside of the Philippines, the said judgment should have been accompanied by a certificate issued by a Philippine diplomatic or consular officer stationed in South Korea, which must be authenticated by his seal – this, petitioner failed to attach. “On the other hand, to prove the law of South Korea as a fact, petitioner offered in evidence a copy of the Civil Act of South Korea, a letter of confirmation from the Embassy of the Republic of South Korea in the Philippines, and an Authentication Certificate for the DFA. The law suffers the same fate as the judgment. Aside from being authenticated by Chin Hyun Yong, who to reiterate, is in no position to ensure its existence, there is no implication that the signature appearing thereon is genuine.” As can be gleaned above, petitioner Maricel already had the favorable judgment in her hands. And yet, of failure to comply with proper authentication, she lost her victory and had to go through this long process. In the end, the Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals. It, however, gave her a second chance by remanding the case back to the trial court for further proceedings. This time, she is given a chance to do it right. And do it right she must. The facts and quoted decision are from Maricel Rivera v. Woo Namsun (G.R. No. 248355 promulgated on November 23, 2021) The post Proper authentication, must in recognition appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Boston makes Miami feel heat
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Boston poured in 16 three-pointers in a dominant 110-97 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday that kept the Celtics alive in the National Basketball Association championship chase. For the second straight game, the Celtics fended off elimination, cutting the deficit in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals to 3-2 with the wire-to-wire triumph. Miami will get another chance to close it out when they host game six on Saturday. The Celtics will be trying to take one more step toward becoming the first NBA team to rally from a 3-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series. “The only thing that can stop us is us,” Celtics forward Jaylen Brown said in an on-court interview. Before a rapturous, raucous crowd at TD Garden in Boston, the Celtics looked every inch the favorites they were before the series started — before the upstart eighth-seeded Heat grabbed the first two games in Boston, then embarrassed the second seeds in game three. Four Celtics starters scored more than 20 points, with Derrick White leading the way with 24 on a night when he made six of eight attempts from three-point range. “Got some good looks and was able to knock them down, and just kind of rolled with it,” said White, who said the Heat’s defensive focus on Brown and fellow star wing Jayson Tatum gave him more room to operate. Marcus Smart added 23 and had five steals while Brown and Tatum scored 21 apiece. More importantly, the energetic Celtics harried the Heat into 16 turnovers that led to 27 Boston points. They had 17 second-chance points compared to Miami’s seven. “Tonight we were the tougher playing team,” Brown said. “We set the tone from start to finish.” Boston was locked in on both ends of the floor from the opening tip-off, roaring to a 23-7 lead in a matter of minutes. After Tatum was whistled for a technical foul with 8:43 in the first quarter, the Celtics responded with three consecutive three-pointers. Tatum scored 12 points in the first quarter and Brown took over with 12 in the second. Meanwhile, Heat talisman Jimmy Butler struggled to get going, scoring eight points in the first half and finishing with 14 — his lowest-scoring game of the playoffs. He sat out most of the fourth quarter. Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 18 points off the bench. Bam Adebayo scored 16 points but coughed up six turnovers. Kyle Lowry starting at point guard after Gabe Vincent was ruled out with a sprained ankle, scored five points with four turnovers. “We’ve just got to play better,” Butler said. “Start the game off better, on the starters, make it more difficult for them. “They are in a rhythm since the beginning of the game,” Butler added. “But we are always going to stay positive, knowing that we can and we will win this series. We’ll just have to close it out at home.” Butler said the Heat allowed their shooting struggles to affect their defensive intensity. “But that’s easily correctable,” he said. “You just have to come out and play harder from the jump.” The Heat, who won the NBA title in 2006, 2012 and 2013, still only need one more win to reach a seventh NBA Finals. Boston, whose 17 NBA titles are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in history, last won it all in 2008 and came up short in last season’s championship series against the Golden State Warriors. The winners of the series will play the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets, who swept the Lakers in four games to reach the NBA Finals for the first time. White said the Celtics expect a formidable challenge in Miami on Saturday. “The crowd is going to be in it. It’s not going to be easy,” he said. “It’s going to take 48 minutes of battling, scratching, clawing, and we’ve got to find a way to win.” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was unconcerned that two big defeats had demoralized his team. “Who cares about mood?” Spoelstra said. “We have a gnarly group. It’s a competitive series. You always expect things to be challenging in the conference finals.” The post Boston makes Miami feel heat appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Celtics pummel Heat to keep NBA title hopes alive
Boston poured in 16 three-pointers in a dominant 110-97 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday that kept the Celtics alive in the NBA championship chase. For the second straight game, the Celtics fended off elimination, cutting the deficit in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals to 3-2 with the wire-to-wire triumph. Miami will get another chance to close it out when they host game six on Saturday. The Celtics will be trying to take one more step toward becoming the first NBA team to rally from a 3-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series. "The only thing that can stop us is us," Celtics forward Jaylen Brown said in an on-court interview. Before a rapturous, raucous crowd at TD Garden in Boston, the Celtics looked every inch the favorites they were before the series started -- before the upstart eighth-seeded Heat grabbed the first two games in Boston, then embarrassed the second seeds in game three. Four Celtics starters scored more than 20 points, with Derrick White leading the way with 24 on a night when he made six of eight attempts from three-point range. "Got some good looks and was able to knock them down, and just kind of rolled with it," said White, who said the Heat's defensive focus on Brown and fellow star wing Jayson Tatum gave him more room to operate. Marcus Smart added 23 and had five steals while Brown and Tatum scored 21 apiece. More importantly, the energetic Celtics harried the Heat into 16 turnovers that led to 27 Boston points. They had 17 second-chance points compared to Miami's seven. "Tonight we were the tougher playing team," Brown said. "We set the tone from start to finish." Boston was locked in on both ends of the floor from the opening tip-off, roaring to a 23-7 lead in a matter of minutes. After Tatum was whistled for a technical foul with 8:43 in the first quarter, the Celtics responded with three consecutive three-pointers. Tatum scored 12 points in the first quarter and Brown took over with 12 in the second. Meanwhile, Heat talisman Jimmy Butler struggled to get going, scoring eight points in the first half and finishing with 14 -- his lowest-scoring game of the playoffs. He sat out most of the fourth quarter. Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 18 points off the bench. Bam Adebayo scored 16 points but coughed up six turnovers. Kyle Lowry starting at point guard after Gabe Vincent was ruled out with a sprained ankle, scored five points with four turnovers. "We've just got to play better," Butler said. "Start the game off better, on the starters, make it more difficult for them. "They are in a rhythm since the beginning of the game," Butler added. "But we are always going to stay positive, knowing that we can and we will win this series. We'll just have to close it out at home." Butler said the Heat allowed their shooting struggles to affect their defensive intensity. "But that's easily correctable," he said. "You just have to come out and play harder from the jump." The Heat, who won the NBA title in 2006, 2012 and 2013, still only need one more win to reach a seventh NBA Finals. Boston, whose 17 NBA titles are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in history, last won it all in 2008 and came up short in last season's championship series against the Golden State Warriors. The winners of the series will play the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets, who swept the Lakers in four games to reach the NBA Finals for the first time. White said the Celtics expect a formidable challenge in Miami on Saturday. "The crowd is going to be in it. It's not going to be easy," he said. "It's going to take 48 minutes of battling, scratching, clawing, and we've got to find a way to win." Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was unconcerned that two big defeats had demoralized his team. "Who cares about mood?" Spoelstra said. "We have a gnarly group. It's a competitive series. You always expect things to be challenging in the conference finals." The post Celtics pummel Heat to keep NBA title hopes alive appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
SBG lauds Pinoy athletes’ 32nd SEA Games performance
Sen. Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, lauded Filipino athletes for their outstanding performances in the recently concluded Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia from 5 to 7 May. In an interview on Thursday, 8 May, Go highlighted that after bagging 58 gold medals, the Filipinos’ success is a testament to the indomitable spirit and determination of the Philippine sporting community. “Bilang chairman po ng Committee on Sports, congratulations po sa ating mga atleta! Mayroon na po tayong 58 gold medals. Nakakatuwa (dahil) ang target natin ay nakamtan natin na umabot po ng 50 gold medals,” he cited. “Congratulations sa lahat ng atleta, naka-gold, naka-silver, naka-bronze. Lahat po ng atleta natin, congratulations sa inyo. Kahit hindi nanalo, congratulations pa rin po sa inyong lahat dahil ginawa n’yo ang lahat ng inyong makakaya para mairepresenta ang ating bansa. You did your best. Iyan po ang tinatawag na pusong Pinoy na palaging lumalaban,” he continued. As an avid sports fan, Go also extended his warm congratulations to the national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, for their exceptional 80-69 victory against Cambodia to reclaim their SEA Games gold. “Isa pang nakakatuwa na na-redeem talaga ng team, itong Gilas Pilipinas basketball team natin. Tinalo tayo nu’ng elimination ng team ng Cambodia… Limang naturalized players po ang nag-reinforce sa kanila, talagang malakas. Pero alam n’yo, nu’ng nandoon po ako, binulungan ko po sina Coach Chot (Reyes), sina Coach Jong (Joseph Enrique Uichico), Team Manager Coach Antonio, Coach Tim Cone, sabi ko bawi tayo. Mas masarap ang pakiramdam na nakabawi tayo,” shared Go. “Andoon po ako nu’ng nakaraang weekend sa Cambodia, sa Southeast Asian Games sa laban po versus Singapore. Doon ko po inengganyo ang ating basketball team na sabi ko, babawi tayo. Sabi ko, huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Mas masarap ang pakiramdam kapag makabawi tayo at tuluyan ngang nanalo tayo against Indonesia sa crossover semis. Ito pong Indonesia ang tumalo sa atin last year, nakabawi tayo. Team Cambodia tumalo sa atin nu’ng elimination, nakabawi tayo sa finals, nasungkit pa natin ang gintong medalya sa basketball,” he enthused. On May 12 to 13, Go personally visited Cambodia and showed his support for the Filipino athletes competing in the SEA Games, together with his colleagues Senate President Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino, among other officials. In total, the Philippines has bagged 58 gold, 85 silver, and 117 bronze medals. The post SBG lauds Pinoy athletes’ 32nd SEA Games performance appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»