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With GCSE Results Day finally upon us, hundreds of thousands of teenagers across the country will be weighing up their options for the future.
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With GCSE Results Day finally upon us, hundreds of thousands of teenagers across the country will be weighing up their options for the future.
Although A-levels remain the traditional educational route after GCSEs, they are not the only option. More and more students are turning towards apprenticeships and further education as real alternatives.
Many of the teenagers picking up their results have already been in education for the best part of 12 years.
But, these days teenagers, up to the age of 18, are legally required to stay in education, training or get a job with accredited training, something the government calls 'raising the age of participation'.
Being in further education or training doesn’t mean teenagers have to stay in the same school. There are lots of options.
So, for those students who didn’t do so well in their GCSEs, or don’t find the prospect of another two years at school studying A-levels appealing, here are our top three options for life after GCSEs.
Do an apprenticeship
Apprenticeships have had some mixed press. The quality and rates of pay have been in the news, but there are lots fabulous apprenticeship opportunities out there and lots of organisations who can help, and offer you the right information; checkout The Student Room’s new Apprenticeship Hub it’s full of accurate and up-to-date information and it can even help to dispel some of those apprenticeship myths.
We found a fabulous apprenticeship scheme with national company, Be Wiser Insurance - they offer a starting salary of £14,000. There are other companies doing similar, so do your homework.
Do a traineeship
Not quite ready for an apprenticeship? Need to work on your skills? Don’t worry there are lots of opportunities for you to complete a traineeship – Have a look at what a company like EDF Energy can offer you.
Go to your local college
There are two types of college – 6th Form college and Further Education college. 6th Form Colleges are mostly geared up for students between 16 and 18 years old, and tend to concentrate on academic education. Further Education colleges are generally much bigger than 6th Form colleges and offer a wider range of subjects, including vocational education (Btecs and NVQs), and they’re not just for teenagers. Further Education colleges offer adult education and higher education too.
The GOV.UK website can help you find more information about courses offered by schools and colleges in your area if you’re between 14-19.
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A St Annes handyman says he may return for another bash at glory after starring in a Channel 4 show to find Britain’s best shed.
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A St Annes handyman says he may return for another bash at glory after starring in a Channel 4 show to find Britain’s best shed.
Jo Candy, 60, made the big screen with his unique shed, which he transformed into a cosy garden hideaway over a period of 10 years.
The impressive structure, which is designed to resemble an upturned boat, didn’t make it through to the final of Channel 4’s ‘Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year’ competition after being beaten by the ‘shed of dreams’ in the summerhouse category ahead of the final, which was aired on Friday.
Retired cafe owner Jo, who lives on Heyhouses Lane, said: “I didn’t win, but I had a good time so I don’t think losing is too embarrassing.
“It was an interesting experience and I got to see how other people did things.
“ It was fun to do and there was quite a diverse range of people there.”
Jo’s shed, called The Boat Crash, comes complete with furniture, lanterns, and an old-fashioned stove, and is framed by oak and silver birch saplings.
It was selected to appear on the popular home improvement show ahead of 3,000 other applicants by chance after Jo posted pictures of his handiwork online.
Jo said: “I put some pictures online a few years ago and ever since then people have been asking me to enter Shed of the Year.
“I don’t feel disappointed even though I didn’t win. Maybe I’ll be back next year - who can tell?”
The winner of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year was announced on Friday as The West Wing, owned by 42-year-old Kevin Herbert from Berkshire.
The prize-winning shed featured three rooms, a loft area, hidden library and a roof made of grass and flowers. He was awarded a giant gold crown, commemorative plaque, and a cheque for £1,000 courtesy of the award’s sponsors, Cuprinol.
People can catch up on thefinal episode of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year online at www.channel4.com/programmes/amazing-spaces-shed-of-the-year/
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The parents of a baby girl have been arrested after their four-month-old daughter was found with ‘significant head injuries’ at home, police said yesterday.
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The parents of a baby girl have been arrested after their four-month-old daughter was found with ‘significant head injuries’ at home, police said yesterday.
The youngster was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital after an urgent 999 call, before being transferred to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, where she remains in a poorly condition, a spokesman said.
We remain at the very early stages of a police investigation to establish how she has come by her injuries
“We remain at the very early stages of a police investigation to establish how she has come by her injuries,” he told The Gazette.
The girl’s dad, a 28-year-old NHS worker, and mum, 29, both from Carleton, were quizzed by detectives after being held on suspicion of a section 18 assault — or grievous bodily harm.
The pair were arrested after paramedics were called to their home in Maldern Avenue, Carleton, at around 8.49pm on Thursday.
Their young daughter was rushed to A&E, with her condition described as ‘immediately life threatening’.
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said she was unable to comment further because the 999 call came from the private residence.
But she did say it was given emergency ‘red two’ status and treated as a priority.
Only ‘red one’ calls, where patients have stopped breathing or do not have a pulse, are treated more urgently.
The girl was then taken to hospital at 10pm before being transferred to Alder Hey, a specialist children’s hospital, the police spokesman added.
Officers were called in at around 3.30am the following morning, and the man and women held.
“They were arrested on Friday morning and kept in until Saturday,” a source close to the pair, bailed until Monday, December 5, said.
Their two other young children were being cared for by another family member, he told The Gazette, which has chosen not to name the girl or her parents at this stage.
The county council, which is responsible for child protection, declined to comment.
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A mum-of-two was described as using ‘grossly offensive’ language to a police officer in Warton.
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A mum-of-two was described as using ‘grossly offensive’ language to a police officer in Warton.
Beverley Stewartson, 45, of Butlers Meadow, Warton, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly.
She was fined £80 with £85 costs and ordered to pay £30 victims’ surcharge by Blackpool magistrates.
Chrissie Hunt, prosecuting, said police were called to Butlers Meadow where Stewartson, who was with a man and two young children, was drunk on August 11 at 7.30pm.
The court was told she was rude to an officer and warned about her behaviour. Later that evening police were called back. Stewartson was so abusive she was arrested.
Stewartson told the judge her former partner lived across the road with his new girlfriend. They had been egging her on.
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A family were given an £8,000 handout in order to leave their home ahead of a huge flats demolition.
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A family were given an £8,000 handout in order to leave their home ahead of a huge flats demolition.
The family, who live in Addison Crescent, close to the site of the former tower blocks at Queens Park, Layton, were given the cash by demolition firm Lovell.
In secret documents seen by The Gazette, the pay-out was for “ongoing disturbance” and to vacate their property during the explosive demolition of the three blocks on July 31. While many residents in nearby homes agreed to move out temporarily without fuss, one family complained to the firm about the impact on them with Lovell agreeing to pay the £8,000 to settle the row.
In one letter, the company said: “Further to our recent correspondence regarding the ongoing demolition work at Queens Park, Blackpool, I would confirm that Lovell is prepared to make an ex-gratia payment to you in recognition of the disturbance you have experienced and more particularly in lieu of your confirmed willingness to vacate your home at Addison Crescent throughout the operation of the temporary demolition exclusion zone at Queens Park during the ‘blow-down’ of the three remaining tower blocks.
“Specifically it is hereby agreed that Lovell will pay you the sum of £8,000 in two instalments; £4,000 on receipt of receiving your signed acknowledgement and acceptance of the terms set out in this letter, and the balance of £4,000 to be paid immediately after the event.
“The terms set out in this letter are confidential between ourselves and you undertake to us not to disclose any of these terms to any third party save with our consent or if compelled to do so by any court or authority of competent jurisdiction.
“They also represent a full and final settlement in respect of your ongoing complaints.
“If the above terms are acceptable to you, please sign, date and return to us the enclosed copy of this letter. Upon receipt we will make arrangements to process the first payment to you.”
It is signed by Bruce Lister, Lovell’s regeneration manager who worked on the £22m project. In a second letter, which again uses Mr Lister’s name, Lovell said: “A payment of £8,000 has today been made into your current account, as per your requirements. I now await confirmation that you will comply with the terms of our agreement and also seek reaffirmation that this agreement will remain confidential between us.”
Today, a Lovell spokesman refused to confirm that the payment was made and said: “We won’t be commenting on this, apart from to reiterate that – as the company has previously publicly stated – the earlier postponement of the demolition was entirely because our specialist demolition subcontractors advised that more time was needed to ensure the safe demolition of the blocks.”
Blackpool Council paid a set fee to Lovell to carry out the operation, with the cost of the £8,000 pay-out being met by Lovell and not the town hall.
The family refused to comment when approached by The Gazette.
The July 31 demolition operation was hailed a success on the day with residents only out of their houses for a few hours.
It was the final clearance phase of the scheme which had begun in March 2013 with the removal of the Healey Street maisonettes.
Two other tower blocks Ashworth Court and Charles Court, were taken down gradually to make room for new houses, but it was decided it would be better to blow up the final three.
Residents were asked to evacuate the area at 8.15am and four special support centres were set up where people could get free hot breakfasts and refreshments.
Hundreds did so without serious complaints although some people said that the dust cloud which enveloped spectators downwind had caused alarm.
Lovell called in teams to clean up the dust from the area and clean residents’ windows after the event and said all harmful material had been removed from the towers before the blasts. The demolitions had been originally scheduled for May, but had to be delayed due to more work needing to be done to weaken the structures and to give time for lessons to be learned from a similar demolition in Liverpool at Seaforth which failed to bring the buildings down.
The day after the demolition Mr Lister said: “It was well planned but there’s a great sense of relief that everything appears to have gone well.
“It couldn’t have been done if people hadn’t been prepared to move out for a few houses while the work was done – so my thanks to them.”
The rubble from the three flats, twenty-three storey Walter Robinson Court and 16-storey Elizabeth and Churchill Courts, will be used to provide foundations for 99 new homes to be built on the site which should be completed by Spring 2018.
It is the second phase of the development carried out by Lovell. The first phase involved the gradual dismantling of the Ashworth Court and Charles Court tower blocks and the construction of 92 new homes.
The demolition was shown live on the Gazette’s Facebook page and was seen by 2.5 million people around the world.
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Robert Rinder, star of reality show Judge Rinder, is targeting wowing Blackpool crowds after joining Strictly Come Dancing.
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Robert Rinder, star of reality show Judge Rinder, is targeting wowing Blackpool crowds after joining Strictly Come Dancing.
The 38-year-old criminal barrister said he had signed up for the show after being “mildly inspired” by former contestant Scott Mills’s Under The Sea red lobster dance.
She taught me how to cha cha. So I can do that one
Discussing his fellow contestants, Rinder said he had initially thought pop star Anastacia was “the surviving princess of Russia”, while the name Melvin Odoom “sounds like something from Lord of the Rings”.
The TV personality said he had a head start on the cha cha cha, having been taught to dance by his school nurse, Mrs Cornish.
“I didn’t really suit childhood terribly well so I’d go and sit in her room,” he said.
“She taught me how to cha cha. So I can do that one.”
He dismissed the idea that he would be happy to get as far as the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, saying: “People want you to pretend a little as if you don’t want to get as far in the programme as possible...what nonsense.”
Rinder oversees disputes over consumer issues, business, neighbourhood rows and allegations of negligence in his ITV courtroom.
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Blackpool FC hero Brett Ormerod has been putting in plenty of hard work at the gym in readiness for his final goodbye to the fans on Sunday.
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Blackpool FC hero Brett Ormerod has been putting in plenty of hard work at the gym in readiness for his final goodbye to the fans on Sunday.
Ormerod will be the centre of attention at his testimonial match that afternoon at AFC Fylde’s new ground at Mill Farm, kick-off 3pm.
Ormerod’s Tanagerine All-Stars will take on a side assembled by Coasters’ manager Dave Challinor.
Some of the proceeds from the match, hosted by Fylde and organised by Blackpool Supporters’ Trust, will go towards a fund set up to help former Seasiders’ player and coach Gary Parkinson, who has been seriously incapacitated by ‘locked-in syndrome’ following a stroke.
Ormerod finally retired from the game at the end of last year at the age of 39, following a distinguished, successful career that included a history-making landmark as he became the first and only Blackpool player to score in each of the top four divisions of the English game.
He said: “I haven’t kicked a ball since last Christmas, and I have been on the treadmill for the last two weeks, trying to get fit for Sunday.
“I can’t promise that I will last the full 90 minutes but I will certainly be getting my boots on again.”
Among those supporting Ormerod’s big day are Matt Gilks, Paul Rachubka, Stephen Crainey, John Hills, Barry Shuttleworth, Ian Evatt, Danny Coid, Alex Baptiste, Charlie Adam, David Vaughan, Jamie Milligan, Keith Southern, Phil Clarkson, Billy Clarke, Gary Taylor-Fletcher and John Murphy.
Steve Thompson, formerly a coach at Blackpool and now working with Simon Grayson at Preston North End, will oversee tactics from the touchline for the Seasiders All-Stars.
Not all of the assembled Blackpool glitterati will play as some of that illustrious number are still playing competitive football and managers are loath to risk them in a testimonial match, though Ormerod hopes there will be one or two cameo appearances.
And there is a possibility that Parkinson himself will be there with his family to support the venture.
Ormerod said: “There is a chance Gary will be at the match and it would be nice if that happened.
“I knew Gary as a player and a coach at Blackpool, and he was always the life and soul of everything.
“It is sad what has happened to him and hopefully he will be able to be there on Sunday. If not, we will still be able to support his fund.
“What happened to Gary can happen to anyone.
“When I left Blackpool in 2012, I never got the chance to say a final goodbye and to thank them for all the support they gave me over the years.
“I didn’t want to stage Sunday’s game at Bloomfield Road because of the politics going on at the club, so it was moved to AFC Fylde and it is a good chance to show off the fantastic new stadium there.”
Ormerod, one of the most wholehearted and popular players to wear the Blackpool shirt, finished his playing days in non-league football and, now that he has retired from the game, he is busier than ever.
He said: “I am involved in a gym franchise and I am also doing work as a radio pundit.
“I have three kids who keep me busy.
“There are loads of things to do, and I am certainly not ready yet for the rocking chair and the pipe and slippers!”
AFC Fylde manager Dave Challinor has yet to finalise his team, but says there is every chance that he will make a brief appearance harking back to his days with Stockport County and Tranmere Rovers.
However, he is ruling out utilising one of his howitzer long throws!
The Coasters’ line up to take on the Seasiders all-stars is likely to include the likes of Matt Walwyn and Joe Booth, among other past and present Fylde players.
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Lytham boxer Scott Cardle, who will defend his British lightweight title in Glasgow on October 7, says he will enter the ring stronger for his clash with Grimsby’s Kevin Hooper - but insists he will need to be.
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Lytham boxer Scott Cardle, who will defend his British lightweight title in Glasgow on October 7, says he will enter the ring stronger for his clash with Grimsby’s Kevin Hooper - but insists he will need to be.
The match has finally been made and Cardle knows full well he will have to be on his A-game.
Cardle said: “Hooper is a stand-up fighter, who will never give up, so I am expecting a hard fight because this is such a massive opportunity for him and I am sure he will be up for it.
“I have not been over-impressed with myself in my last two performances and since then I have been building up my power and my strength.
“I need to be ready for the best Kevin Hooper.”
The two have shared a ring before - in sparring - and Cardle says: “That was about two years ago and was over a total of 10 rounds.
“I like to think that I had the upper hand on that occasion, but it was a very tough spar.
“We have both probably improved as boxers since then.”
Nothing has come easy for Cardle in his title defences.
Sean Dodd gave him all the trouble he could handle when the pair met for the first time, Cardle pulling it out of the fire in the final round with an explosive stoppage.
When they squared up again, it was ruled a draw, with the Dodd camp screaming foul that their man should have got the verdict.
Since the meeting with Dodd, Cardle had a ticking-over fight, beating Ivan Njegac, of Croatia.
On each occasion when he met Dodd, Cardle found the overwhelming volume of support was for the popular Birkenhead man, and he found himself the ‘villain’ of the piece.
Cardle said: “It will be strange when I next fight because against Dodd, I was the bad guy and the underdog.
“I hope the people of Glasgow will get behind me on the night.
“My home-town is Lytham, but all my family come from Glasgow.”
He added: “I thought I would have this fight in September, so I am two weeks’ ahead of schedule and I don’t want to over-do things at this stage, but I will be right on the night and leave no stone unturned.”
Top of the bill at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on October 7 will be on the undercard of Ricky Burns’ World Boxing Association world super lightweight title fight against Kiryl Relikh.
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Lowther Pavilion is getting set for the opening stage of an exciting new era.
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Lowther Pavilion is getting set for the opening stage of an exciting new era.
The Lytham theatre is closed until early next month as builders moved onto the site for the first phase of the venue’s refurbishment.
The sprung maple floor which has long been a feature of the Pavilion has been carefully lifted and prepared for relaying and strengthening in the form of concrete supporting walls to prepare for the installation of new seats which will be in place in time for the performance of the play Ball of Fire on September 8.
New roofing is also being fitted over the barrel section of the building and restoration work being carried out to its central lantern ahead of the Pavilion’s reopening.
The new seating will feature much more raking and the opportunity is still available for supporters to buy a seat and have their name engraved on the back under the Love Lowther fund-raising scheme.
The current work is largely covered by a £123,000 grant from Fylde Council and private donations.
But the whole project is set to cost more than £5m and the Love Lowther scheme has generated more than £150,000 so far - including a contribution of £20,000 from St Annes-based Beaverbrooks jewellers which has been key to the current floor-strengthening work – as Lowther officials look to generate as much cash as possible towards the future phases of a comprehensive refurbishment which it is hoped will be completed in time for the venue’s centenary in 2021.
Trust representatives, including chairman Tim Lince, Rosie Withers and technical trustee Dan Creasey met architect Andy Wolfe, Lowther’s operations manager Iain Orr and representatives of builders Eclipse Developments this week to view progress and Rosie said: “It is incredibly exciting to be under way with the first phase of the development and refurbishment of Lowther.”
Tim said: “The strengthening of the floor was something that caught us quite unawares as this could have stopped the installation of the new seating.
“Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust came forward and through a generous donation of £20,000 we were able to programme the flooring and seating to be completed as part of phase one of the refurbishment.”
The work is being carried out under the guidance of Andy Wolfe of Lytham-based architects Creative SPARC,
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Hot on the heels of Team GB’s unprecedented success in Rio, stand by for Lytham Sportfest.
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Hot on the heels of Team GB’s unprecedented success in Rio, stand by for Lytham Sportfest.
This weekend’s event is designed to inspire people of all ages to get active, get healthy and get outside.
It is hoped that Rio’s party atmosphere will be reproduced as Park View 4u staging the majority of activities including archery, BMX, netball, junior yoga and zumba to name just a few.
But other activity sports are being held at a variety of other venues around town, including Lytham Hall and Lytham Windmill and the two-day event opens serenely with sunrise yoga at the windmill, being held both mornings from 6am, while the energy levels will increase throughout the morning with parkrun, Nordic walking and orienteering all taking place at Lytham Hall.
Both days will feature a family obstacle course at Park View between 10am and 4pm, there is a free gym at Lytham YMCA on Saturday from 11am to 1pm and both days will be rounded off with sunset yoga on The Green from 6pm.
Partly funded by Fylde Council’s Fylde Community Project Fund, and sponsored by The Therapy Company, Lytham Sportfest is also part of the national participatory ‘I Am Team GB’ campaign encouraging sports days to be held all over the country on Saturday.
Lytham Sportfest founder Mark Selby says he has been overwhelmed by the support the event has received and hopes it will becomes a regular feature in Lytham’s busy event calendar.
He said: “We have a variety of great festivals in the area, so adding a sporting festival seemed like a natural step.
“If we can get anyone involved in sport in the local area, we have achieved our aims.”
Local elite pole vaulter Max Eaves is supporting I Am Team GB and Lytham Sportfest, adding: “Being involved in sport can be life changing and events like these are an excellent opportunity to get involved and discover the clubs and activities that are on your doorstep.”
Jackie Daly, who is running the Saturday afternoon bootcamp session at Park View, said: “Lytham Sportfest is such a fantastic opportunity for everyone to have a go at an activity they may have fancied trying but never had the chance to and I am really looking forward to being part of this exciting weekend. Everyone is welcome to all the events.”
A full list of events is www.lythamsportfestival.com.
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the death of legendary novellist Graham Greene and stage adaptation one of his most entertaining works ‘Travels with My Aunt’ will be coming to Blackpool Grand Theatre on Tuesday, September 20.
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the death of legendary novellist Graham Greene and stage adaptation one of his most entertaining works ‘Travels with My Aunt’ will be coming to Blackpool Grand Theatre on Tuesday, September 20.
Described as “one very ordinary man’s extraordinary journey of self-discovery”, the story follows Henry Pulling, who leads a quiet bachelor life until his Aunt Augusta persuades him to travel with her initially to Brigton but eventually as far flung as Istanbul, meeting all sorts of weird and wonderful people along the way.
The plot mirrors Green’s own obsession with travelling and just four actors play the roles of over 20 characters.
The show has been adapted by Creative Cow, and the company’s co-founder Katherin Senior said: “We love the way Travels with my Aunt traces two voyages in parallel – one a physical cross-continental journey by plane, train and boat and the other a mind-blowing, eye-opening journey of self-discovery. Henry couldn’t be more different from Greene himself, who was adventurous, risk-loving and unconventional - but can we perhaps see some similarities by the end? It’s a great pleasure to be touring this work by one of our favourite authors in this anniversary year.”
Tickets are priced from £12.50 and are available by calling 01253 290 190.
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Meet a witch on a dangerous mission, a fabulous fantasy queen and a cast of colourful picture book stars in a glittering array of new titles from Macmillan Children’s Books.
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Meet a witch on a dangerous mission, a fabulous fantasy queen and a cast of colourful picture book stars in a glittering array of new titles from Macmillan Children’s Books.
Age 9 plus:
Fire Witch by Matt Ralphs
English history, thrilling adventure and a bewitching heroine…
Matt Ralphs is back with Fire Witch, the red-hot sequel to Fire Girl, and our fiery, fearless witch Hazel must gather her wits and steel her nerves to join her enemies and try to save her mother.
Packed with intrigue, danger, nail-biting tension and flashes of rib-tickling humour, these page-turning stories featuring an extraordinary girl are addictive reading for young fans of fantasy, drama and… witches!
The Civil War in England is over, Oliver Cromwell rules the land and a new battle is raging… between the people and the witches. Twelve-year-old HazelHooper is no ordinary girl. She is a Fire Witch, she can wield and manipulate flame and she is getting stronger all the time. But she is also angry because her mother Hecate had to sacrifice herself to the demon world in order to stop a demonic invasion. Hazel must fight on alone and she is determined to get her back, whatever the cost.
Her only chance to find Hecate is to seek advice from brilliant demonologist Nicolas Murrell, the Order of Witch Hunters’ most prized prisoner, and the man who summoned the demon responsible for Hecate’s fate. With only Bramley, her grumpy dormouse familiar for company, Hazel must disguise herself as a boy and infiltrate the black heart of the Order of Witch Hunters to speak to Murrell before he is executed. But can he be trusted? Will Murrell reveal to his captors that their newest apprentice is actually… a witch?
Ralphs has always been fascinated by witches, ghosts and anything that sends a shiver down his spine and this magical series is the perfect creation of his high-flying, super scary imagination.
A world of supernatural in the midst of terrifying real history…
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 10 plus:
The Hunting of the Princes by Peter F. Hamilton
Also dabbling in the wondrous world of fantasy is Peter F.Hamilton, the UK’s bestselling adult science fiction author, who was inspired to write for a younger audience by his own two children.
The Hunting of the Princes is the second book in his original and gripping Queen of Dreams trilogy which began with The Secret Throne and has all the hallmarks of a memorable modern classic.
Sprinkled with atmospheric black and white illustrations by Rohan Eason, this gorgeous fantasy series is a vivid, magical adventure featuring amazing kingdoms, daring quests and deadly menace.
Taggie Paganuzzi has had a busy year in the beautiful old market town of Stamford in Lincolnshire. Her mum was a Third Realm sorceress and now Taggie has inherited her family’s magical powers. From finding out she is the queen-to-be of a magical realm to learning to use her magic skills and discovering that the King of Night wants her dead, there have been a lot of ‘firsts.’
Assassins have been targeting royal heirs throughout the magical realms and now someone has tried to kill Taggie whilst she was cycling back to her home. Everyone thinks the King of Night’s army, the Karrak invaders, are responsible and that war is inevitable. But Taggie has found out two very interesting facts. Firstly, that the Karraks come from a cold, dark universe and cannot abide warmth and light. And secondly, that there was once a gate to this universe, now lost in the mists of time. If Taggie and her friends can find the gate, perhaps they can also stop the war? But to do that, they need to find a Karrak willing to take their side…
Hamilton conjures up a thrilling alternative world in which good must overcome evil, children are pitted against powerful enemies and a fantastic cast of amazing animal characters add to all the fun and fantasy. Don’t miss it!
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Flying Lemurs by Zehra Hicks
This funny, reassuring story about overcoming fears and discovering hidden talents is the latest inspirational book from Macmillan’s new imprint for young children, Two Hoots.
A zingy, zany tale bursting with high-octane energy and an adorable cast of high-flying animals, this gorgeous circus-themed odyssey comes from talented author and illustrator Zehra Hicks whose speciality is telling stories through pictures.
Everyone in the lemur family is good at jumping, a talent which comes in handy as they are all circus performers. Mum is a brilliant trapeze artist, Dad’s trampoline routine is absolutely huge and Grandma’s speciality is being shot from a cannon.
Unfortunately little Lemur is not so good at jumping… in fact, he’s not even a fan of heights. He just can’t jump, no matter how hard he tries. But there are other things that Lemur is good at – throwing custard pies, skateboarding and playing the tambourine – so maybe with a bit of practice, he can become the best circus performer of them all!
Hicks ramps up the visual and verbal drama of this fun and warm-hearted story with her multi-textured illustrations, painted here by using bamboo and a bold palette of colours. Having fun, accepting life’s triumphs and disasters, and discovering the importance of family love all come under the spotlight in a sparkling and inspirational picture book.
(Two Hoots, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
More People to Love Me by Mo O’Hara and Ada Grey
Modern families come in all shapes and sizes… and sometimes they are extra super-sized!
Mo O’Hara, author of the popular My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series, delivers the perfect picture book for the step family generation in this moving story about a little girl with so many branches to her family tree that she runs out of space to draw them all.
Asked by her teacher to draw her family tree, the little girl just doesn’t know where to start. She’s got her mum and dad, her sister Cee Cee, her stepdad David and her stepmum Sharon. And then there are her mum’s new baby twins, her step brother Michael and no one must forget about Happy the tortoise. But the tree is starting to get rather crowded because there are all the grandparents to fit in as well. There’s only one thing for it, the family tree is going to have to grow!O’Hara was inspired to write by her own children’s positive experiences of being part of an extended family and felt that this was
rarely depicted in picture books. The result is a warm and moving tale about one little girl and her family that keeps on growing.
The gentle, reassuring and playful story is complemented by Ada Grey’s charming illustrations, reinforcing the message that every family is different and the bigger the family, the more people there are to love… and to love you back!
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
The Hippopandamouse by Jools Bentley
Nobody’s perfect… and sometimes being imperfectly different makes you special!
Author and illustrator Jools Bentley plays with traditional expectations in this cute and clever story about a little princess who falls for the only toy in the shop that doesn’t have a name.
Princess Flo has pocket money to spend so she heads off to Fluffley’s Fine Toys, the best toy shop in town. Everybody there has been working very hard to prepare for her visit – so hard, in fact, that one of the cuddly toys has ended up as a strange mix of a hippo, panda and mouse. The shop’s owner Miss Fluffey is eager to show Princess Flo the cuddly teddies, cute kittens and perky penguins, all perfect for a royal princess. But to everyone’s horror, Princess Flo spots the strange looking toy. The part hippo, part panda and part mouse is a total and utter mistake! But Flo loves this toy being different, seeing something unique and special in the strange animal. All he needs now is a name… Hippopandamouse!
Wise, witty and wonderfully warm-hearted, the tale of The Hippopandamouse is a beautiful, big-hearted story, gorgeously illustrated and simply perfect for little princesses everywhere.
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Prince Ribbit by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene
Hop, skip and jump into this brilliant new picture book from top team Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene.
Well-loved fairy tale, The Frog Prince, gets a dashing, daring makeover as ever popular author Emmett and talented illustrator Bernatene put a devilishly clever twist in the not-so-handsome frog’s tail.
One day, Princess Martha and her sisters, Princess Lucinda and Princess Arabella, are listening to the story of The Frog Prince. Lucinda and Arabella love romantic tales and their happily-ever-after endings, but Martha isn’t so sure. She prefers facts to fairy tales, and likes real frogs more than enchanted ones, and besides, clever Martha knows that not everything written in books is true.
Unknown to the sisters, a clever little frog is listening to the story and it sparks a bright idea. If he can convince the gullible princesses that he is actually a prince, perhaps he could start getting some royal treatment of his own. So is Prince Ribbit really a handsome prince, or just a plain, ordinary frog?
There’s only one way to find out… pucker up princesses, it’s time for true love’s kiss!
Emmett works his own brand of fairy tale magic as he transforms a classic tale into a feast of smiles and smoochy surprises while Bernatene’s stunning and superbly detailed illustrations provide a feast of colour and fun.
A picture book that all the family can enjoy…
(Macmillan, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Dear Zoo Drawing and Colouring Book by Rod Campbell
Rod Campbell, creator of the classic, much-loved Dear Zoo books, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and he’s back with this inspirational first drawing and colouring book.
Dear Zoo, an ingeniously simple, lift-the-flap book with touches of gentle humour, introduces pre-school children to the wonder and variety of wild animals, and now a new generation can join in all the fun and draw their very own zoo full of amazing creatures.
There are 32 pages of drawing, colouring and doodling featuring all the animals from the original story. At the top of each page, little ones are told what to draw and given a helping hand with many of the pictures already started.
Packed full of simple activities that are perfectly pitched for pre-schoolers, the book’s large, square, extra thick pages can be peeled off the pad, stuck to walls at home or even put in a frame if they are special mini-masterpieces.
Draw bananas for the naughty monkey, give the fierce lion big sharp teeth, design a bowl for a frisky puppy or give a camel a big smile. The Dear ZooDrawing and Colouring Book is the ideal first lesson for budding young artists and dedicated toddler doodlers.
(Macmillan, paperback, £5.99)
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Tommy Cooper’s hand-written jokes, and a poster of him topping the bill in Blackpool, are set to go on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Tommy Cooper’s hand-written jokes, and a poster of him topping the bill in Blackpool, are set to go on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The Tommy Cooper Collection does not contain the star’s trademark red fez, but does feature props, posters and contracts, including those which went unfulfilled because of his sudden death following a heart attack in 1984.
The poster of Tommy Cooper's show in Blackpool
It also features a metal cabinet containing Cooper’s hand-written jokes, filed alphabetically.
Curators at the V&A said that the cabinet shed new light on the “previously unknown, scrupulously organised” working methods of the entertainer, best known for his bungling stage persona, hilarious one-liners, and his catchphrase, “just like that”.
Vicky Cooper, the daughter of the late entertainer, said: “It is wonderful the V&A has acquired the collection and that the public will get to see some of his material o later this year.”
The V&A has not revealed how much it paid for the collection.
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Actress Jenna Coleman has brushed off speculation about her friendship with Prince Harry.
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Actress Jenna Coleman has brushed off speculation about her friendship with Prince Harry.
The former Doctor Who star, 30, who plays a young Queen Victoria in a new ITV period drama, and the royal were pictured “looking flirty” at a polo match last year.
Actress Jenna Coleman has brushed off speculation over her friendship with Prince Harry
Coleman, a former Arnold schoolgirl, was asked on Good Morning Britain whether she had met Harry to carry out research on the Royal Family for the TV role.
“No, he’s a friend of mine,” the star replied.
And the former Emmerdale actress laughed politely when presenter Kate Garraway told her: “We want him married off!”
Coleman told Good Morning Britain that the eight-part Sunday night drama, which begins this weekend, did not shy away from steamy scenes featuring Victoria and Albert, played by Tom Hughes.
Victoria was more like Prince Harry than Elizabeth II
“It’s not something we have shied away from at all.
“I think to understand their relationship and to understand how they operate with one another, their chemistry, their passion, their love for one another was extremely strong yet turbulent,” she said.
“In order to understand them as a dynamic and how they operate you have to have that passion,” she added.
The drama’s writer Daisy Goodwin has previously said audiences may be surprised to meet an 18-year-old Victoria – who she said was most like Prince Harry.
“I think most people think of Victoria as an old bag in a bonnet don’t they? That sourpuss with a crown who never smiled,” she said.
“But I’ve tried to show that Victoria is actually, at the beginning of her reign, a bit of a party girl. She loved dancing, she liked men, she had sex, she’s more like Prince Harry than she was like Elizabeth II.
“Victoria came to the throne looking for action.”
Bookmakers Coral reported a flurry of bets on Coleman and Harry confirming they are an item, with odds of 5-1 that they start dating before the end of the year.
Nicola McGeady, spokeswoman for Coral, said: “Jenna Coleman looked extremely uncomfortable when asked about Prince Harry on Good Morning Britain which prompted a gamble on the pair admitting to being in a relationship before the year is out.”
Royals fans are being given odds of 7-1 that Coleman and Harry will be photographed kissing before the end of the month, and 20-1 that they will be engaged by the end of 2017.
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Time is running out for Lancashire residents to have their say on how the county is policed by taking part in Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw’s survey.
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Time is running out for Lancashire residents to have their say on how the county is policed by taking part in Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw’s survey.
Feedback from the online poll will be used to shape the Commissioner’s new police and crime plan, which sets out how police and community safety partners work together to keep Lancashire safe.
I am delighted so many people have taken this chance to have their say on policing in Lancashire but if you haven’t, there is still time
Hundreds of people have so far taken part in the Let’s Talk Policing consultation, meeting the Commissioner out and about in towns across the county or via the online survey.
Anyone who has yet to do so has until Sunday September 4 to make their voice heard.
Mr Grunshaw said: “I am delighted so many people have taken this chance to have their say on policing in Lancashire but if you haven’t, there is still time.
“It is my job to be your voice, as the public of Lancashire, on policing matters. It is important my new police and crime plan reflects your views and needs.
“This is plan is at the heart of everything we do and will set the policing priorities for the next four years as well as determining how I delegate resources to the Chief Constable. This is an important chance to make sure your views are heard.”
For details about the consultation and to take part in the online survey, visit http://lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/lets-talk-policing/
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Sobering political reality trumps blood-saturated fiction in the third instalment of James DeMonaco’s horror series, set in a dystopian America which has legalised murder for 12 hours every March to sate the population’s bloodlust and reduce crime levels for the rest of the year.
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Sobering political reality trumps blood-saturated fiction in the third instalment of James DeMonaco’s horror series, set in a dystopian America which has legalised murder for 12 hours every March to sate the population’s bloodlust and reduce crime levels for the rest of the year.
The original film, released in 2013, was a guilty pleasure fusing nail-biting tension with explosions of shocking violence.
A gruesome follow-up, The Purge Anarchy, fell short of expectations and now The Purge: Election Year polls a similarly lukewarm response by attempting to skewer the American political establishment.
Unfortunately, the real-life horror show of the 2016 race for the White House - a contest dripping with bile and intolerance - is far more disturbing than anything writer-director DeMonaco can conjure on screen for his beleaguered characters as they attempt to survive another night of wanton slaughter.
A potentially delicious subplot - the influx of murder tourists, who travel to America on Purge night to commit unspeakable crimes that are forbidden in their own countries - is undernourished and goes nowhere.
Eighteen years after her entire family was slaughtered on Purge night, Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) is poised to narrowly win the 2022 Presidential election by campaigning on a promise to end the annual cull.
Her rival, Minister Edwidge Owens (Kyle Secor), is a firm believer in the Purge and has the full backing of the New Founding Fathers (NFF), the shadowy political hierarchy led by Caleb Warrens (Raymond J Barry).
These men and women in tailored suits are distressed by the possibility of Roan winning over the electorate and they plot to eliminate her.
“We are going to use this year’s Purge to do some spring cleaning gentlemen!” snarls Warrens, who masterminds a scheme to undermine the security measures put in place by the Senator’s trusted bodyguard and protector, Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo).
Meanwhile, as the 7pm siren to signal the start of the Purge approaches, hard-working shop owner Joe Dickson (Mykelti Williamson) and his assistant Marcos (Joseph Julian Soria) have an ill-fated run-in with two thieving schoolgirls (Brittany Mirabile, Juani Feliz) that they might regret when the blood-letting begins in earnest.
The Purge: Election Year is one hack ‘n’ slash too far for DeMonaco’s neat premise.
Plotting is flimsy and characters are thinly sketched, so we don’t have a strong emotional attachment to them.
Williamson provides comic relief to dissipate tension, almost putting a bullet in the head of one friend, who creeps up on him.
“Good Lord! It’s Purge night. You don’t sneak up on black people!” he shrieks.
Fans of earlier films will get their kicks from the gory set pieces but the lack of new ideas and directorial verve is palpable.
It’s time for a complete reshuffle behind the cameras.
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Seven Fylde coast libraries and 14 children’s centres have been earmarked for closure as Lancashire County Council bids to save £200m by 2020.
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Seven Fylde coast libraries and 14 children’s centres have been earmarked for closure as Lancashire County Council bids to save £200m by 2020.
The bombshell recommendation were made in a 1,468-page document released by county officials at shortly before 8pm on the Friday before a Bank Holiday Weekend – a move that has seen the authority accused of tryuing to ‘bury bad news’.
County Coun Geoff Driver, leader of the Conservatives at LCC, said: “It’s unfortunate they published it as late as they did. Coupled with that, the report is more than 900 pages long with more than 500 pages in an appendix. They do not know what they are doing and the people of Lancashire are paying the price.”
And former MP Ken Hind said: “It would appear Lancashire County Council sneaked out the news following a consultation ending on August 14, just before the holiday weekend when the nation’s thoughts were on holidays.
“A good day to bury bad news – a report 1,469 pages long which is a confusing labyrinth for members of the public to negotiate.”
The county council’s cabinet will be asked to agree the revised plans to save millions of pounds, by reducing the number of buildings the council owns and rents, after seeking people’s views.
Feedback from 7,700 responses has been taken into account in forming the proposals to bring services together to form a network of multi-functional buildings known as Neighbourhood Centres, which would provide a base for a range of different services in one place.
The plans propose changes to where some services including libraries, children’s services, children’s centres, young people’s centres, youth offending teams, older people’s daytime support services, adult disability day services and registrars are delivered in the future.
More than 100 buildings would no longer be used for county council services and the number of places at which some services are available would reduce.
The cabinet will also be asked to agree to explore proposals made by a number of groups to take on responsibility for running some of the affected buildings and services.
The changes are in response to Lancashire County Council’s need to save £200m by 2020/21 as a result of ongoing government cuts.
County Coun Liz Oades, from Kirkham, said: “The report got later and later but I know it’s been a big job.
“It is not as bad as it seems in Kirkham. If we look at it in a positive way, we are having meetings about taking over the library and it may be that we end up better off with more services in the building, and the facility for a new scout group as well.”
County Coun David Borrow, deputy leader of Lancashire County Council and portfolio holder for finance, said: “We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to the consultation – their feedback has been invaluable in helping to shape the final proposals.
“Our aim is to find a solution that still gives everyone in Lancashire good access to good services, despite the pressures on the council’s budget. We have done a lot of work to assess where services should be located in future, taking account of things such as geographic spread, accessibility and the needs of different communities. Some of the changes to the proposals reflect what people have told us about the way they access these services.
“We’re also keen to continue exploring the potential for other groups and organisations to take on responsibility for some of the affected buildings and services The report acknowledges more work will be needed to assess the business cases put forward.”
A package of help is proposed to help establish any community-run library, including £5,000 to cover set-up costs, shelving, an initial supply of books from the county’s store, and advice from a dedicated community library development officer.
Fylde and Wyre sites to be affected
The Fylde centres earmarked for being sold off are: Ansdell Library, Freckleton Library, Kirkham Library, Kirkham Young People’s Centre, Lower Lane Young People’s Centre, Lytham Children’s Centre, Lytham Library and Registration Office, Orchard Children’s Centre (Freckleton) (designated), Pear Tree Children’s Centre (Kirkham) (designated). The Wyre centres earmarked for disposal are:
Cleveleys Library and Children’s Centre, Fleetwood Children’s Centre (designated), Garstang Young People’s Centre, Northfleet Library, Over Wyre Children’s Centre (Hambleton satellite), Over Wyre Children’s Centre (Preesall satellite), Poulton Children’s Centre, Preesall Young People’s Centre, Rural Wyre Children’s Centre (Garstang) (designated), Thornton Library, Thornton Young People’s Centre, and Thornton Youth Offending Team (Marsh Mill)
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Two Blackpool bank workers will join 123 colleagues from across the country on a marathon trek along the Nidderdale Way on September 16 to raise funds for charity partner Hospice UK.
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Two Blackpool bank workers will join 123 colleagues from across the country on a marathon trek along the Nidderdale Way on September 16 to raise funds for charity partner Hospice UK.
The fund-raisers, from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, will be pulling on their boots and contributing to the more than five million steps the team will take to complete the 26-mile hike and to celebrate the £5m fund-raising milestone already reached for hospice care.
We are so lucky to see new faces and old friends come on these amazing fund-raising challenges, and with such enthusiasm and determination
The challenge aims to raise more than £90,000 for Hospice UK with the banks matching the funding pound for pound to make every step count double.
The hike will take the team through one of the most stunning parts of the Yorkshire Dales, recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The route will demand eight to 12 hours of trekking over undulating terrain to complete, taking in picturesque villages and remarkable reservoirs along the way.
The expedition is the latest phase in an impressive history of challenges completed by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks employees, who have previously cycled from coast to coast from the North Sea to the Irish Sea, scaled Ben Nevis and hiked along Hadrian’s Wall.
Carol Graham, 54, works as a mortgage advisor in Yorkshire Bank’s Blackpool branch and will be taking part in the hike alongside colleague Hayley Connor.
Carol said: “I’m really looking forward to taking part in the hike alongside so many colleagues to support Hospice UK. I’ve no doubt it will be challenging at points, but I’m sure it will be a great experience and knowing that the bank is matching our fundraising efforts will provide extra motivation along the way.”
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have been working with Hospice UK for eight years, raising more than £5m to date, to provide vital support to patients and their families at more than 200 hospices across the UK. Throughout the partnership, employees have also contributed more than 37,000 volunteering hours to their local hospices.
Tracey Bleakley, chief executive at Hospice UK, said: “We are so lucky to see new faces and old friends come on these amazing fund-raising challenges, and with such enthusiasm and determination.”
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Thousands of cyclists got a sneak peak of Blackpool’s Illuminations at the annual Ride the Lights event.
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Thousands of cyclists got a sneak peak of Blackpool’s Illuminations at the annual Ride the Lights event.
Cyclists were able to pedal along the Promenade in safety after it was closed to all motor vehicles between 7 and 10pm, giving those taking part the chance to take in the Lights in safety– with an added bonus this year.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Taking a moment to watch the sunset.
For Pleasure Beach staff were on hand to allow riders to pedal through the amusement park for the first time.
Radio Wave presenters Ged Mills and Hayley Kay hosted the main stage of live music and fun at a hub on the Tower Festival Headland, with bike firms CJ Cycles and Get Cycling on hand as well.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire John Barnett and Mayor of Blackpool Councillor Kath Rowson officially begin the event.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Cycling isn't only for those whose BMI is in single figures.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Police cyclists join in the fun.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Members of the Manchester Tweed Ride Ann Kolodziejski, Janet and Ian Wardlaw, and Rowan de Bonaire.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Duncan Simpson and his 7 year-old son Joseph take a well-deserved drink.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Hey dad, this Ride the Lights is easy!
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Enjoying the views from their buggy.
Ride the Lights along Blackpool promenade. Leading the way.
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It’s probably win or bust for Fleetwood in this afternoon’s derby clash with Blackpool after the Broadwater club lost further ground to their Fylde coast rivals in the Northern Premier League title race.
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It’s probably win or bust for Fleetwood in this afternoon’s derby clash with Blackpool after the Broadwater club lost further ground to their Fylde coast rivals in the Northern Premier League title race.
In what could prove a decisive double-header holiday weekend, Fleetwood lost by 79 runs at Preston, while Blackpool began an up and down 24 hours at Netherfield with a precious win. The Stanley Park club returned to the same ground for yesterday’s Readers Cup semi-final but lost by 30 runs.
Blackpool played their first match for three weeks in Cumbria on Saturday but were straight back in the groove, dismissing their hosts for 58 en route to victory by 64 runs.
Blackpool were put into bat and were quickly in trouble as three of their top four managed just five between them .
However, Andy Furniss and wicketkeeper Ben Howarth steered the visitors past the hundred mark, both making 25 before Blackpool were dismissed for 122 with 4.2 overs remaining. Mark Clarkson made Netherfield’s early inroads and finished with 5-63 from 15 overs, James Johnson taking 3-15 off 4.4.
This modest total proved more than ample as only two Netherfield batsmen reached double figures and they were all out in 32.1 overs. Blackpool pro Daryl Mitchell made 4-28 from 11.1 overs and Jake Muncaster an excellent 3-6 from five overs on his elevation to the first team.
Blackpool still hold their three-point lead over Leyland, who won at Chorley by four wickets, and the Stanley Park club have a game in hand. Leyland are at home to Darwen today.
South African Daryn Smit enjoyed an outstanding Fleetwood debut but couldn’t spare them a 79-run defeat at Preston. The all-rounder filled the shoes vacated by departed professional Travis Dean and took 7-47 from 15.3 overs of leg spin after Fleetwood put their hosts in.
Preston were all out for 173 in 46.4 overs after solid contributions from all their top-four, former St Annes all-rounder Lukman Vahaluwala leading the way with 47.
Smit, who had been playing for Rossendale in the Lancashire League, was Fleetwood’s best with the bat as well, scoring 21 at number six, but seven of his team-mates got out for eight or fewer as the visitors were dismissed for 94 in 36.3 overs, Lukman and Afzal Kapadia both taking three wickets. It means Fleetwood have slipped to fourth, behind a Barrow side that beat bottom club Morecambe by 68 runs.
Today’s game at Fleetwood is Blackpool’s third in as many days after they returned to Netherfield only to miss out on a place in the Readers Cup final. The hosts chose to bat in this semi and made 138-7 from their 35 overs,
Bradley Earl gave them a solid platform, top-scoring with 34 in an opening stand of 56 with captain Ben Barrow.
The Blackpool reply was soon in big trouble at 33-5 as the top four misfired for the second day running, scoring only nine between them.
Number eight Daniel Pile showed them how to do it with 31 but it was too late to save the game, Blackpool dismissed for 108 in 32.4 overs.
Tom Bruce took 3-33 from seven overs for Netherfield, who face Lancaster in Sunday’s final.
St Annes dropped a spot to eighth after a five-wicket defeat at home to Penrith.
The hosts struggled without professional Shadley van Schalkwyk and toiled to 123 in 43.3 overs after being put in at Vernon Road.
Number seven Henry Higson, with an unbeaten 37, showed his team-mates how it was done as seven of them mustered only six runs between them, Greg Hall and Zakhele Qwabe both helping themselves to four wickets.
Penrith wicketkeeper Chris Marrow then carried his bat for 68 as the visitors sealed victory in 31.1 overs at 124-5.
Lytham welcomed back Toby Lester for their Liverpool Competition match at Bootle but the Lancashire player couldn’t quite secure a draw as he got out to the final ball.
The hosts chose to bat at Wadham Road and made 190 in 53.2 overs thanks largely to opener Jackson Knight’s 85 from 92 balls, with 16 fours and a six. Taylor Cornall dismissed him on his way to 4-29 from 12.3 overs.
In reply, wicketkeeper Gary Knight was Lytham’s top scorer with 40, putting on 55 for the sixth wicket with Tom Morrison.
Lytham were always off the pace but looked like holding on for the draw with Lester at the crease.
Needing to see out the 51st and final over, Lester fell to Christ Liptrot’s last ball for 27 and the visitors were all out for 137, beaten by 53 runs.
Moore and Smalley SE+ Palace Shield results
Premier division: Fulwood and Broughton 223-4 (M Smith 56no, B Parkinson 53, M Smith 48) beat Garstang 161 (Mark Walling 36, U Sadaqat 4-10 ) by 62 runs, Fylde 28 ( Driver 6-11, S Marsh 4-16 )lost to Croston 74 ( D Smith 5-31) by 47 runs, Penwortham 69-0 beat Whittingham and Goosnargh 64 by 10 wickets, Thornton Cleveleys 155 (J Eade 60no, A Hogarth 5-47) lost to Freckleton 221-8 (A Hogarth 127no) by 66 runs, Torrisholme 93 lost to Longridge 96-1 by nine wickets, Vernon Carus 128-6 beat Great Eccleston 124 by four wickets.
Division One: Garstang 2 108-8 (A Egerton 30, D Billington 4-21) beat BAC-EE Preston 87 by 21 runs, Kirkham and Wesham 125 (D Moore 32, R McCutcheon 4-13) lost to Vernon Carus 2 129-4 (D Whittle 51no) by six wickets, Longridge 2 150-7 (A Simpson 31, I Davies 4-26) beat Norcross 149-9 (C Parker 41, W Baines 3-26, D Wilson 3-52) by three wickets, Rufford 88 lost to Eccleston 90-6 by four wickets, White Coppice 153-6 beat Hogton 145 by eight runs, Withnell Fold 93 lost to Fulwood and Broughton 2 96-3 by seven wickets.
Division Two: Great Eccleston 2 243-8 (I Dudhara 81no, J Whittle 49, P Harvey 40, J Bass 4-64) beat Thornton Cleveleys 2 93 (J Whittle 6-24) by 150 runs, Gregson Lane 112 lost to Penwortham 2 139-6 by 27 runs, Mawdesley 119 (C Gibbons 30, W Norris 4-12, T Phillips 4-31) beat Wrea Green 98 (M Wood 50, D Lemarinel 5-25 ) by 21 runs, New Longton 205 beat Tarleton 124 by 81 runs, Walton-le-Dale 138 (S Keely 34, M Cowburn 5-26, J Brown 3-38) lost to South Shore 139-1 (D Jardine 66no) by nine wickets, Whittle and Clayton-le-Woods 86-4 (C McMahon 51 ) beat Blackpool 3 85 (C Allison 30, T Markham 5-29) by six wickets.
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A Blackpool woman is preparing to premier her first short film having made the stop from in front of to behind the camera.
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A Blackpool woman is preparing to premier her first short film having made the stop from in front of to behind the camera.
And Lindsay Bennett has chosen her home town to provide the backdrop and talent for short film Lions, Tigers and Bears which is set to feature as part of the Other World’s Festival later this year.
Scenes from Lions, Tigers and Bears, by Lindsay Bennett
Actor Lindsay sunk her own cash into the production, which is up for consideration to be screened at 55 other festivals around the world.
The drama short about the fear of being forgotten and the consequences of wanting to be remembered and follows Alfie, a successful but ageing rock star and his manager Juliette who has dedicated her life and career to his success. When Alfie explains that he wants to quit while people still know who he is, Juliette has a bigger plan to make sure his name will always be remembered.
The film was shot at Berlin Studios in Bispham and at Bootleg Social in Topping Street.
And Linsday, 36, a former Greenlands High School Pupil, was keen to get local talent involved.
It’s my first film so I’ve financed it myself which was a big step given I’m due to get married
Blackpool band Sound of Superstring provided the soundtrack with Paul Horrocks from the band taking the role of Alfie.
Lindsay said: “I’d written a couple of solo theatre shows, it seemed a logical progression from acting.
“I’ve been involved in a few independent films and I wanted to see if I could make the jump from in front of to behind the camera.
“It’s my first film so I’ve financed it myself which was a big step given I’m due to get married.
“But I wanted to do it and I had a very clear vision.
“I knew I wanted Paul Horrocks for the part.
“We wanted to use local talent.”
A production company from Bolton, which Lindsay had worked with previously as an actor, shot the film with the first-time director adamant everybody should be paid industry rates.
“It was a big undertaking,” said Lindsay.
“But I’m glad we did it.
“It’s a film which deals with some quite serious themes.
“I hope it will be well received.” Executive producer on the film was Rick Thompson, the man behind Blackpool’s Other World’s Festival.
And he was keen to have Linsday’s film screened as part of the event.
Lions, Tigers and Bears will be shown at the Regal Cinema in Church Street during the festival which runs from October 13 to October 16.
Lindsay, who also co-stars in the short, is hoping her work will be seen in wider circles to.
She said: “It’s been submitted for 55 festivals around the world.
“You never know with those but hopefully we’ll be able to show off what Blackpool has to offer on some international screens.”
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After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
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After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
The tech giant has confirmed plans for a major media event in San Francisco next Wednesday where it is expected to take the wraps off the newest version of its groundbreaking mobile.
A second-generation iWatch is also expected to be revealed at the event.
Rumours around the iPhone 7’s specifications have been flying around for months. It is expected to be slimmer and lighter than the current iPhone 6S and there is a suggestion it could be waterproof.
Leaked photos also suggest it could do away completely with a headphone jack, replacing the traditional tangle of white wires with wireless Bluetooth-connected headphones.
There is also speculation that the larger 7 Plus will come with a dual-camera system.
It is likely to get a full HD 1080p edge-to-edge screen and a larger battery to keep users online for longer and address criticisms about the longevity of the iPhone 6.
Speculation about processing power has ranged from a dual-core processor like the 6S up to an unlikely hex-core but RAM is expected to remain at 2GB. Whatever the hardware, it’s likely to come with iOS 10 and the variety of functionality upgrades that brings with it.
Pricing is expected to follow Apple’s trend of keeping the cost of new handsets stable so the iPhone 7 will cost around £539 but that’s likely to come with 32GB of storage, a jump over its predecessor’s 16GB.
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Here is a list of highly rated coffee shops in the county.
Dahlia's Kitchen, Blackpool
Woodchats
Dahlia’s Kitchen, in Cropper Road, is a coffee shop, ice cream parlour, licenced restaurant and farm shop all rolled into one.
It has a big range of home made cakes, snacks and local produce. It also provides outside catering for weddings, birthdays and corporate events.
Dahlia’s is renowned for its themed entertainment evenings, where diners can enjoy a three-course meal.
There is outdoor seating and a small play area for the children.
Open seven days a week.
Woodchats Coffee Shop, Chorley
Located in Clifford Street, Woodchats Coffee Shop is a popular haunt, with a large selection of home made cakes, soups, sandwiches and snacks.
It also sells unique home made gifts and provides outside catering for parties and events.
Exchange Coffee Company, Clitheroe and Blackburn
Exchange Coffee Company is a coffee roaster and tea merchant, with branches in Clitheroe and Blackburn, in Lancashire, as well as Skipton and Todmorden in Yorkshire.
It has a wholesale roasting warehouse in Blackburn, supplying coffees, teas and all associated products across the country.
The coffee shops also have a daily specials menu, serving hot and cold food. Other drinks on offer include milkshakes and juices.
The company also sells homewares and quirky gifts.
The View, Morecambe
The View, in Marine Road Central, is a cafe with a musical twist. It has a cult following for music enthusiasts, as diners can enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks, whilst browsing through its eclectic range of vintage records, CDs and vinyls.
It also stocks a variety of memorabilia, including clothes, retro gifts and souvenirs.
Not forgetting its status as a cafe and coffee shop, it also has a changing daily specials menu, as well as hot drinks and soft beverages.
How The Other Half Live, Preston
Moved from its original location in Blackpool Road to Winckley Street, Preston, How the Other Half Live is a small coffee shop with a boutique gift store.
The shop has a small selection of coffee and cakes on offer whilst customers browse around the shop.
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AFC Fylde manager Dave Challinor is delighted that Bohan Dixon has answered his call to get forward more.
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AFC Fylde manager Dave Challinor is delighted that Bohan Dixon has answered his call to get forward more.
The towering midfielder scored twice and gave a man of the match performance in Tuesday’s 6-0 win at Altrincham, which lifted the unbeaten Coasters to third in National League North with a game in hand.
Dixon fired home the second goal of the game from 25 yards before arriving at the back post to turn home Brendon Daniels’ cross.
And Challinor was pleased to see the former Accrington Stanley man, affectionately nicknamed ‘Yaya’ by the fans after the Manchester City star, pop up in the box.
Challinor revealed: “We have asked Bo to play in a slightly different role this season.
“Because of his size and his body language he can look a little laboured at times but, make no mistake, he is as fit as anyone at the club.
“He’s powerful, with electric pace, and we have been encouraging him to get into the box a lot more this season.
“So for him to get his second goal from inside the six- yard box was really pleasing for me.
“We need him to be getting into that kind of position and he will score a lot more goals for us if he does.
“We will work on his fitness, so he will be able to make those runs on a regular basis.
“His strengths are that he’s big, strong and quick, and he proved on Tuesday that he can finish too.
“He will have targets and we also have targets for him because he can score and create goals for us.
“He could have had a couple more on Tuesday and he will be an important player for us this season.”
While Dixon was the standout player at the J. Davidson Stadiu, he wasn’t alone in turning in an excellent display and Challinor hopes to replicate that form when the Coasters travel to Alfreton Town on Saturday.
The Derbyshire club have made a mixed start – losing both Saturdays and winning both Tuesdays so far – though their latest victims were the Brackley Town side that had held Fylde in the opening match at Mill Farm.
Challinor added:“We asked for a reaction on Tuesday after the draw against Brackley because I was disappointed with the performance. We got the reaction and there were stand- out performances all over the pitch.
“I think we got caught up in the occasion last Saturday and we lacked work rate, which is very uncharacteristic of us.
“We challenged the players to put that right and they did that in fantastic fashion.”
It isn’t often a manager gets to give a half-time team-talk with his charges 5-0 up, and Challinor added: “We set the challenge of not conceding in the second half and it was very pleasing that we did that.
“They tried to make it more difficult after the break by getting men behind the ball, but it was a really good performance from us.
“You do feel sorry for their manager after a result like that but we have to be ruthless. Thankfully I’ve never been on the flipside of a result like that. This is a very tough division and we are still a work in process, but we were outstanding and very effective on Tuesday.”
Now it’s a case of trying to follow that for the manager. Challinor said: “We have to back that up tomorrow at Alfreton. We have set the bar high now, so we need to try to get a good result.”
Fylde will again be without midfielder Sam Finley, who sits out the final game of his four-match suspension.
DANIEL AGNEW
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AFC Fylde moved top of National League North after a record crowd of 1,832 saw them seal a deserved point with an injury-time strike.
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AFC Fylde moved top of National League North after a record crowd of 1,832 saw them seal a deserved point with an injury-time strike.
The last three Coasters games have produced 20 goals, Fylde scoring 14 of them, though they have had to settle for draws from both games at their new Mill Farm home.
Dave Challinor was forced into two changes to the side which won 5-3 at Alfreton on Saturday, Tony Thompson making his full debut in place of the injured Rhys Taylor in goal and Sam Finley making his first appearance of the season after suspension in place of Brendon Daniels.
After a bright opening, Fylde opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, Bohan Dixon bursting down the left before centring the ball to Finley and he took a touch before firing into the roof of the net.
Salford looked for a quick response when Matthew Warburton let fly from a dangerous position on the edge of the area but his low strike was well saved by Thompson down to his left.
Shortly before the half- hour mark the visitors were level. Warburton slipped in James Poole 20 yards from goal and the striker coolly slotted past Thompson with the outside of his boot.
The match was a lively affair in front of Fylde’s biggest-ever home crowd and James Hardy went close to restoring the their lead with a close- range header that was clawed away by goalkeeper Jay Lynch.
Play raced straight down to the other end and this time Poole was the provider for Warburton, but this time Thompson was equal to his low effort.
The Coasters were given a let-off when Poole broke down the right into acres of space before whipping in a teasing cross that no one could get on the end of.
It was the Ammies’ turn to breathe a sigh of relief five minutes before the break. The ever-dangerous Hardy was played clean through before appearing to be hacked down by the advancing goalkeeper but the officials were unmoved.
Hardy almost turned provider when he laid off to Holmes, whose rasping first-time drive from the right of the box was narrowly wide of the far post. Dixon was just off-target with a header at the back post as the ref blew for half-time.
Goalscorer Finley had the first attempt after the interval when he looped a shot from distance into the arms of Lynch, then Salford’s Billy Priestley headed over in an end-to-end start to the second period.
Salford completed the turnaround on the hour-mark, when Sam Walker delivered a deep free-kick into the box and towering defender Michael Nottingham powered home a header, wiping out the keeper in the process.
Dixon could have levelled instantly for the Coasters when he got a shot away from 15 yards but Lynch pulled off the save of the match low to his right. The equaliser duly arrived on 67 minutes in emphatic fashion.
Danny Rowe, who scored four last time out at Alfreton, picked up the ball 25 yards out, beat his man and the helpless keeper could only watch as the ball flew into the top corner.
Nottingham took aim for a goal of the season contender from fully 35 yards but his shot bounced a foot wide of the left hand post.
The Coasters almost took the lead with just over 10 minutes to go, when Rowe’s sublime free-kick crashed against a post and Caspar Hughes couldn’t turn home the rebound.
There was still time for another twist, when visiting striker Phenix shrugged off Josh Langley and curled home a beautiful strike into the top right corner with five minutes remaining.
However, it was Fylde who had the last laugh deep into stoppage time, when Andy Bond whipped in an inviting cross to the back post and there was Steve Williams to head into the bottom corner and maintain his side’s unbeaten start.
Fylde’s superior goal difference sees them lead a group of four teams with 11 points, including Salford and Saturday’s visitors to Mill Farm Halifax.
DANIEL AGNEW
AFC Fylde: Thompson, Holmes, Langley, Williams, Kennedy, C. Hughes (Blinkhorn 88), Bond, Finley, Hardy (Baker 90), Dixon (M. Hughes 65), Rowe.
Salford City: Lynch, Nottingham, O’Halloran, Burton, Grand, Priestley, Warburton (Johnston 46), Walker, Phenix (Clarke 88), Poole (King 76), Hulme.
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Blackpool today unveiled its new litter-busting squad in a bid to slash the £3m annual cost of cleaning the resort’s streets of discarded waste.
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Blackpool today unveiled its new litter-busting squad in a bid to slash the £3m annual cost of cleaning the resort’s streets of discarded waste.
As part of a zero tolerance crackdown on litter louts, the team - which took to the streets yesterday - will hand out £80 fines to anyone caught dropping litter or allowing their dog to foul.
The hard-line approach is part of a campaign to make Blackpool the cleanest seaside resort in the UK by 2020.
Currently around 3,000 tonnes of rubbish a year is picked up from the town’s streets including drinks cans, fast-food packaging and sweet wrappers.
Environmental specialist 3GS had been contracted to provide the enforcement teams with the scheme funded from the fines collected.
Its managing director Paul Buttivant, himself a former councillor in London, pledged anyone caught dropping litter would face the penalty.
But he added the clampdown would not be ‘over zealous’.
He said: “Our particular business model works very well because we are not vigilantes.
“We take a balanced approach to enforcement and are not over zealous.
“When we issue penalty tickets we also aim to educate people about why they should not be dropping litter.
“If an officer witnesses an individual littering, they approach them and deal with them on the spot.
“All our officers are salaried and we do not give them targets or incentivise them in any way. We are ethical in our approach.
“People can submit a complaint to us and if there was a genuine misunderstanding, then we will deal with it appropriately.”
Coun Gillian Campbell, deputy leader of Blackpool Council, said: “Littering is not only a crime but it shows a complete disregard to the area where you are living or visiting.
“In the past, some people would drop litter because they thought they could get away with it.
“However our new partnership with 3GS will make it much more likely those people will get caught.”
“With a resort as busy as Blackpool, some litter is to be expected and where possible our staff try to keep the area as clean as we can.
“However, with depleting resources it becomes more and more difficult to stay on top of it and we need the public to help us by putting their litter in the bin rather than dropping it on the floor.”
Nationally local authorities spend around £1bn a year cleaning up litter.
3GS says between 75 per cent and 80 per cent of the fines it issues are paid.
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Blackpool CC captain Paul Danson believes four teams can still win the Northern Premier League, even though his leaders have at least one game in hand on all their title rivals.
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Blackpool CC captain Paul Danson believes four teams can still win the Northern Premier League, even though his leaders have at least one game in hand on all their title rivals.
Neighbours Fleetwood played a first division double-header while the Stanley Park team were inactive weekend but failed to make inroads into Blackpool’s lead, beaten by Leyland and restricted to a losing draw at Penrith.
It means Blackpool return to action at home to Preston tomorrow still at the top of the pile, while closest challengers Leyland have played a game more and Fleetwood two.
But the lead has been cut to three points and Blackpool must squeeze seven matches into the final five weekends of the season, while also battling for silverware in the last four of the Readers Cup.
Indeed, this weekend is followed by a triple-header, with back-to-back league and cup games against Netherfield and then a bank holiday derby at Fleetwood.
And with such a busy schedule, it’s no surprise Danson is taking nothing for granted and wouldn’t rule out the title race going down to a final-day showdown between his side and Leyland on September 17. Danson told The Gazette: “Some people are saying we’ve won it already but we have the hardest run-in and if we drop points to Preston we could be second on Saturday night.
“Preston have improved on last season and will be a threat, so we can’t underestimate them. The weather could intervene too and the forecast for Saturday isn’t the best.
“Fleetwood didn’t take advantage of their two games last weekend but they are still in it, and I know Mat Clark will have them fired up.
“Leyland did us favours by beating Fleetwood and Barrow (in fourth) but the upshot is that they are now breathing down our necks.”
And with a possible nine games to cram into the final month, Danson knows anything can happen – not that he would swap Blackpool’s position for anyone else’s.
He added: “We can’t complain because the club is in a great place. The first and second teams are top of their league. We have a league cup semi-final a week on Sunday and the Under-19s are through to their finals day (see below).
“The pro (New Zealander Daryl Mitchell) is here until the end of the season and he has been fantastic. We would love him to come back next year but that’s one for the future.
“We could be missing Tom Jefferson for the two Netherfield games but other than that everyone should be available for the rest of the season, fitness permitting.”
It’s Fleetwood’s turn for a blank weekend, while St Annes head to Kendal.
Just one point separates those teams in mid-table, both having won one and last one last weekend. Both played Morecambe, St Annes winning by five wickets and Kendal losing by eight, which will encourage Vernon Road skipper Matt Grindley ahead of the trip to Shap Road.
Lytham’s hopes of ending their five-match losing run in the Liverpool Competition at bottom club Birkenhead Park last weekend were dashed in a 39-run defeat, meaning tomorrow’s visit to ECB premier division leaders Northern looks a daunting prospect.
Blackpool Bullets, will contest finals day of the ECB National ClubU19 T20 at Southport and Birkdale on Sunday, having beaten Deane and Derby Lions in the quarter-finals by 72 runs.
Jake Muncaster had a remarkable match, top-scoring with 41 in the Bullets’ 130-8 and then taking 5-7 from 16 deliveries as the Bolton side were dismissed for 58 in 11.4 overs. Matthew Siddall chipped in with 3-13 from three overs as Mohammed Bhola (31) scored most of D&D’s runs as five of his team-mates failed to score.
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THE force was with Star Wars actor Kenny Baker as he faced his final curtain.
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Celebrities turn out to say farewell to R2-D2 Kenny Baker
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THE force was with Star Wars actor Kenny Baker as he faced his final curtain.
A galaxy of celebrities gathered at his funeral in Lancashire to pay homage to “a little man with a huge heart.”
David Prowse, aka Darth Vader
Kenny, who played the droid R2-D2 in six of the Star Wars films, died last week at his home in Preston after a long illness. He was 81.
Fellow cast members David Prowse (Darth Vader) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) were among a host of showbiz stars who travelled to Lytham Park Crematorium to say their goodbyes.
Prowse, the former bodybuilder and Green Cross Code Man who appeared alongside Kenny from the first Star Wars film back in 1977, told the Evening Post: “I’ve lost a great friend and I miss him terribly.
“We saw each other every couple of months for donkeys years. We met up at Star Wars conventions around the world.
The funeral of actor Kenny Baker at Lytham Crematorium
“Kenny was a very nice man. There wasn’t a bad word you could say about him.”
Bulloch, who was with Kenny in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, added: “There will never be another quite like him.
“I had some great times with Kenny. I’m going to miss his jokes, his sense of humour and also the courage he showed in the last few years of his life.”
Amongst the stars paying their respects to the 3ft 8in tall actor, comedian and musician were funnymen Bernie Clifton and Stu Francis, band leader Andy Prior, model-turned-actress Linda Lusardi, former Preston North End footballer Kevin Davies and diminutive actor Rusty Gough.
Comic Ken Dodd sent a message describing Kenny as “a wonderful little man with a huge heart.” He went on: “He was always laughing, always smiling and always telling jokes.
“He had a kind word for everyone. He was R2-D2, he was our Kenny and he was a joy to this world.”
Entertainer Joe Pasquale also sent his love and his apologies for not attending due to touring commitments.
A floral wreath arrived from Star Wars creator George Lucas. The message read: “Ken brought so much joy into the world. He will be missed by all his fans and his Star Wars family. Our thoughts are with you. Much love. All his friends at Lucas Film and Disney.”
Kenny made his final journey in his favourite mode of transport - a Rolls Royce. His coffin was laid across the back seat of a gleaming black limousine.
Michael Brabin, who conducted the service, said: “Kenny wasn’t a religious person and wouldn’t have welcomed a lot of ceremony.
“It is how we live our lives that determines how we will be remembered. And Kenny managed to squeeze every last bit of enjoyment out of his 81 years.
“He will be remembered by a great many people for a long time to come. He brought joy to millions and was a true professional. But mostly he will be remembered as tremendous fun - I can’t think of a better epitaph.”
One of Kenny’s two sons, Chris, told a packed crematorium chapel: “He was just a great dad. He was often away working, but when he was home he was fun around the house.
“His fans loved him because he always had time for them. Just enjoy the films and watch him on Youtube. Enjoy and remember. He was a good man.”
One of Kenny’s best friends, Drew Myerscough, said: “I was knocking about with him for 26 or 27 years. It wasn’t anything to do with his fame because, if I’m honest, I haven’t got a clue what goes on in Star Wars.
“But we always got on because he had a very positive outlook and he was good to be with.
“At 3ft 8ins he lived the life of a six-footer.”
BBC Radio producer Steve Garner added: “Despite his stature he was a real giant and determined to succeed.”
And Rusty Gough, who appeared with Kenny in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, said: “I knew him for over 50 years and I had some fantastic times with him. I’ll miss him, he was a great friend. A star.”
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The Brett Ormerod testimonial spectacular at AFC Fylde’s brand new Mill Farm stadium is approaching fast and we have a fantastic competition tied to the August 28 event.
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The Brett Ormerod testimonial spectacular at AFC Fylde’s brand new Mill Farm stadium is approaching fast and we have a fantastic competition tied to the August 28 event.
A special range of merchandise has been produced by local company Fansown to commemorate the great occasion and we have some to give away to a lucky winner.
Besides a high-definition testimonial scarf, Fansown have also produced limited edition box sets of enamel badges.
Only 215 are to be issued, one for each of striker Ormerod’s Football League appearances for Blackpool, so they are sure to become collectors’ items.
Each set is individually numbered and comes complete with a certificate signed by Ormerod himself.
Fansown have agreed to donate one of the most coveted sets, number 10 (Brett’s shirt number with the Seasiders) as our star prize.
Our competition winner will also receive a HD scarf and signed certificate.
This merchandise to treasure is also available online at www.fansownltd.co.uk
Ormerod had agreed that proceeds from merchandise sales should go to the Gary Parkinson Trust.
To have a chance of winning this great prize, simply answer to the following question.
Question: Brett Ormerod’s winning goal in the 2010 play-off final clinched Blackpool’s place in the Premier League. Who were their opponents at Wembley?
Email your answer to The Gazette’s sports department at [email protected]. And please include your name, full address and a daytime contact number.
Entries must reach us by Friday, August 19.
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Police in Lancashire have issued a fresh safety alert after the county was named as the worst in England and Wales for crimes related to the gaming craze Pokemon Go.
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Police in Lancashire have issued a fresh safety alert after the county was named as the worst in England and Wales for crimes related to the gaming craze Pokemon Go.
Lancashire Constabulary dealt with 39 reports of Pokemon-related crimes during July – the highest of 29 forces in England and Wales.
People should avoid potentially dangerous locations that could make you vulnerable to injury, or become a victim of crime
And the figures have prompted senior officers to warn gamers out hunting Pokemon characters about the dangers they could be facing.
“People should avoid potentially dangerous locations that could make you vulnerable to injury, or become a victim of crime,” said a spokesman at the Constabulary’s headquarters in Hutton.
The game, which is played on mobile phones using satellite navigation, was only officially launched in the UK in July. Yet in its first month it was involved in at least 290 police incidents including robbery, assault, trespass and motoring offences. Players use their cameras, overlayed with graphics, to catch digital creatures.
Of the 29 police forces who responded to a Freedom of Information request, Lancashire had the highest number of crimes.
No details were released of of offences committed or arrests made. But police across the country say Pokemon Go players have not only been victims, but also perpetrators of crime or anti-social behaviour.
In Surrey police say they were called out to a brawl involving 30 people on a Pokemon hunt. In North Wales a man was reported for inviting children into his home saying he had “lots of Pokemons” in the house.
In London and Greater Manchester robbers set up traps to lure players into an area to rob them of their phones.
Drivers in various parts of the country have been caught playing the game at the wheel, while British Transport Police reported at least two cases of children trespassing on the railway looking for the digital characters.
The Lancashire Police spokesman advised players not to trespass or put themselves in any risk while using the game.
“Never enter any water. Pokemon do not appear beyond the safety of the shoreline.
“ And don’t enter derelict structures, unlit footpaths or alleyways,” he said. “Please remember to be safe and alert at all times, don’t drive and play, and respect the locations you visit.”
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We’ve teamed up with Nickelodeon to give you the chance to attend the first-ever UK SLIMEFEST in Blackpool on Saturday September 3rd.
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We’ve teamed up with Nickelodeon to give you the chance to attend the first-ever UK SLIMEFEST in Blackpool on Saturday September 3rd.
Featuring performances from Alesha Dixon, Conor Maynard, Diversity, The Tide and appearances from Nickelodeon stars Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin, it’s set to be the slimiest music concert of the Summer.
Slimefest 2016
We’re giving away a VIP family prize package which includes:
4 x General Admission Switch On wristbands on Friday 2nd September 2016
4 x Tickets for the 11am SLIMEFEST concert on Saturday 3rd September 2016
4 x Wristbands for Blackpool Pleasure Beach for Saturday 3rd September 2016
2 x Exclusive official SLIMEFEST Hype® Bag (kids only)
1 x Apple iPad mini 2 7.9” 16gb
Or if you want to guarantee your ticket to the coolest kids’ event of the year, we have an exclusive 2for1 SLIMEFEST ticket offer for you. Just visit nick.co.uk/slimefest and enter FEST02 to get your exclusive 2for1 discount.
All you have to do to have the chance to win this fantastic prize is answer the following question:
Q: Which Britain’s Got Talent judge is performing at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST?
Email your answer with Slimefest in the subject field, adding your name, address and daytime telephone number to [email protected] to arrive by midnight August 31st. Standard competition rules apply, entries merged across JP north west titles.
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The grand opening of Mill Farm on Saturday was memorable for everyone connected with AFC Fylde, though one Coasters player will always have an extra-special reason to remember the occasion.
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The grand opening of Mill Farm on Saturday was memorable for everyone connected with AFC Fylde, though one Coasters player will always have an extra-special reason to remember the occasion.
Steve Williams made his debut in the 1-1 draw against Brackley Town after missing out on the opening-day win at AFC Telford United through injury.
The 29-year-old defender’s day was topped off when he rose to head the equaliser – the first Fylde goal at their new home.
Williams said: “It is brilliant for me personally to get the first goal for the club at the new stadium.
“Of course we would have liked to win the first game but we had to settle for a draw.
“We are still unbeaten after a couple of games and that’s a run we want to keep going for as long as possible.”
And that means avoiding defeat at Altrincham tonight (7.45pm), one of 10 matches on a busy evening of National North action.
Williams was in the wars again on Saturday, taking a nasty blow to the eye during the historic match, but the former Bradford City man believes he is getting back to full fitness after a stop-start pre-season. “I’ve had an injury for a couple of weeks and I sat out the first game, so my fitness isn’t quite up to scratch but it will get better.
“Each game we will learn things and improve as a team, but on a personal level it was great to make my debut and I will only get fitter and stronger as the season goes on.”
Ahead of tonight’s visit to relegated Altrincham’s Moss Lane gound, Williams admitted his side still had aspects of play to work on.
He admitted: “There were plenty of simple little things we need to work on when we get back into training.
“Things like keeping possession, organisation from set-pieces – everything will get sharper as the games go by.
“It’s not easy to get back into the swing of things. You get your fitness back in pre-season but it’s nothing like playing league games.
“Overall I think the lads dealt with the pressure of the day well and showed good character to get back into the game.
“I think it’s more a point gained than two lost. And as the manager said to us, if we win at Altrincham it will look like a great point. That’s how we have to view it.”
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A fundraiser is aiming to travel to all 62 train stations in Lancashire in under 24 hours.
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A fundraiser is aiming to travel to all 62 train stations in Lancashire in under 24 hours.
David Chandler is taking part in the “Lancashire Challenge” to raise funds for a hospice.
The route depends on a lot of luck!
The 46-year-old admin officer will set off on a journey like no other on September 16 by visiting every station across Lancashire.
David, who works for Lancaster Canal Boats and is a volunteer radio station presenter , said: “I like a challenge and this has not been done before. I have got a friend who works on the railways, he is also a mathematician, he worked out the route for me and we think it is just about doable.
“It is actually difficult, as there are less trains and the stations are spread far and wide but it will be quite exciting when we start.
“I am not really a train buff, I know it appears that way but I am interested more in the people. I like the idea of travelling around all these places in one day.”
Covering hundreds of miles the “Lancashire Challenge” is David’s latest fundraiser for Lancaster’s St John’s hospice, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Last year David completed a similar challenge, when he visited all 270 London Underground stations in 20 hours, eight minutes.
David said: “After the Tube challenge, I began to wonder if something similar could be done around the county of Lancashire.”
Lancashire has 62 railway stations and David has applied the same rules used on the Tube challenge for his latest venture.
He said: “We must visit each station on a scheduled passenger service. We can also travel between stations on foot or by public transport – but not by car, taxi or bicycle.
“The route we’ve put together depends on a lot of luck and services running on time.
“I’m hoping we don’t get any delays, or the day could be severely curtailed!”
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AD/DC, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac. What do all these bands have in common?
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AD/DC, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac. What do all these bands have in common?
They’ve all played Reading Festival and now a young Blackpool band are going to be added to that list of legendary musicians this weekend.
Fans at the main stage at Leeds Festival
For a lot of bands, playing Reading (and now the twinned Leeds) Festival is the pinnacle of their career but for Fighting Caravans, this achievement has come in the group’s infant stages.
An alternative rock quintet, who describe their sound as “A tacky disco meets a last-mile wake”, Fighting Caravans won the annual Futuresound competition to get their slot at the festival. Josh Hogan, the band’s 21-year-old drummer, from South Shore, spoke about the band’s excitement.
He said: “It was nuts, it took a long time to actually sink in but its a great feeling, definitely a bucket-list level achievement.
“I’ve been a few times and to now be playing on one of those stages is just amazing,
It was nuts, it took a long time to actually sink in but its a great feeling, definitely a bucket-list level achievement
“Its come around so quickly and we are very excited, we can’t wait!”
Josh also talked about the competition and thanked everyone who voted for the band, adding: “We entered the Futuresound competition and were fortunate enough to get chosen to participate in the live heats along side 39 other bands, so to come out on top was just crazy.
“We are extremely grateful, firstly to Futuresound for the opportunity, but mainly to everyone who bought a ticket, came down, partied and voted for us, we wouldn’t be in the position without those guys!”
Joining Josh in the band are singer Daniel Clark, 28, guitarists Ross Day and Alex Fletcher, 22 and 20, and bassist Simeon Lees, 22.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The festival appearance marks a meteoric rise for the band, who have only been touring with their current line-up since July last year.
They’re influenced mainly by American Blues but also by contemporary rock music likening their sound to Queens of the Stone Age, Nick Cave and Radiohead, with subtle country, jazz and psychedelic overtones.
In 2015, Fighting Caravans released their debut EP, Beasts Of England and during September will be embarking on a tour of the UK and the rest of Europe with dates in The Netherlands, Germany and Czech Republic.
Speaking about the European tour, Josh said: “Having the chance to play our music in different countries is second to none.
“We went out to Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands last October and that was amazing, everyone was so welcoming and the hospitality we were shown was ace.”
Reading Festival is the oldest music festival still in existence and it’s best known for booking rock, indie, metal and punk bands. Since 1999, it has also run parallel in Leeds.
This year’s event will be headlined by Foals, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Biffy Clyro.
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Fleetwood failed to take advantage of leaders Blackpool’s weekend off in the Northern Premier League title race, managing just a single point from their two matches.
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Fleetwood failed to take advantage of leaders Blackpool’s weekend off in the Northern Premier League title race, managing just a single point from their two matches.
Having hoped to overhaul Blackpool’s 18-point advantage at the start of the weekend, Fleetwood now find themselves down in third place.
Leyland have moved within three points of the leaders after claiming maximum points over the weekend, their two-wicket win at Broadwater following Saturday’s six-wicket success at Barrow.
In Sunday’s crunch clash, Fleetwood chose to bat and made 177-8 as number six Pat Ashton led the way with 48 from 58 balls.
The all-rounder was bowled by Will Jacques, who took 4-50 off 17 overs.
Leyland then sealed victory at 178-8 with 2.5 overs left.
Fleetwood had hope as three of the visitors’ top four fell for a combined score of eight but Andrew Makinson came in at six to steer Leyland to victory with an unbeaten 74 from 75 balls.
Ashton completed his fine day with 3-56 off 12 overs but Leyland were not to be denied.
Twenty four hours earlier, Fleetwood had closed five runs short of their victory target in a Cumbrian thriller at Penrith.
The visitors were left to chase 186-7 thanks largely to a solid second-wicket stand between number three Michael Hay (95) and wicketkeeper Chris Marron (52).
Professional Travis Dean, who now heads home to Australia, got the Fleetwood reply off to a positive start with 64, his sixth half-century of the season, but the increasingly frantic run chase closed just short at 182-8.
St Annes made two trips north over the weekend with mixed success, beating bottom club Morecambe by five wickets before suffering a 100-run defeat at Netherfield yesterday.
On Saturday, hosts Morecambe were put in and reached 156-7 thanks largely to a fifth-wicket partnership between Edward Read (52) and Adam Derham (42).
Both were removed by Mitchell Bolus, though bowling honours again went to professional Shadley van Schalkwyk, who took 3-46 from his 16 overs.
An unbeaten 50 by wicketkeeper Tom Higson, batting number five and hitting five fours and two sixes, then steered St Annes to a winning 158-5 with 11.1 overs to spare.
St Annes again told their hosts to take strike first in Cumbria yesterday, when Netherfield totalled 201 with two balls to spare, captain Matt Grindley taking 5-46 from 15.4 overs. Netherfield’s captain and opener Ben Barrow led the from the front with 51 from 67 balls.
Despite a solid 39 from opener Gurman Bains, St Annes were never in the hunt and were dismissed for 101 in 38.5 overs.
The visitors’ second-best scorer was last-man Grindley with an unbeaten 18 and Netherfield had a five-wicket man of their own in Marc Hadwin (for 14 runs from 10.5 overs).
Even so, their weekend’s exertions saw St Annes rise a place to seventh, while a 30-point haul leaves Netherfield fifth.
Lytham were beaten by 39 runs away to bottom club Birkenhead Park inthe Liverpool Competition. The hosts got off the hook from 38-6 having been put in and recovered to 176 all out from 57 overs.
Having lost both openers for ducks, three of the next four batsmen fell for four or fewer. All these wickets were cliamedby Luke Williams on his way to a season’s best 6-36 from 16 overs, nine of them maidens.
Harry Meehan led the fightback with 55, sharing a ninth-wicket stand of 67 with number 10 Chris Foran, who finished unbeaten on 50.
Lytham were then all out for 147 in 39.2 despite battling 50 from 58 balls (five fours, two sixes) by number six Ben Saunders.
He was dismissed by Ravinda Palliyaguruge, who finished with 6-55 from 14 overs. Most of batsmen got in but could not make big score.
It was only a third victory of the season for the Wirral side, while Lytham remain eighth in the ECB premier league.
MOORE AND SMALLEY PALACE SHIELD RESULTS:
Premier Division: Freckleton (104, J Procter 4-13, M Nadeem 3-27)) lost to Great Eccleston (182-7, A Green 49, M Mohammed 45, J Millward 3-18) by 78 runs, Fylde (46, B Llewellin 5-21) lost to Vernon Carus (221-9, W Royle 74, B Anderson 3-45) by 175 runs, Garstang (126-9) beat Croston (119) by seven runs, Longridge (221-4) beat Whittingham and Goosnargh (157) by 64 runs, Torrisholmes (135-8) lost to Fulwood and Broughton (136-7) by three wickets.
Division One: BAC/EE Preston (117) lost to Hoghton (131) by 14 runs, Fulwood andBroughton 2 (111, R Worthington 6-67, I Davies 4-9) lost to Norcross (219, J Relph 116) by 108 runs, Kirkham & Wesham (96-8) lost to Longridge 2 (97-2) by eight wickets, Vernon Carus 2 (167-8) lost to Eccleston (173-6) by four wickets, White Coppice (157-4) beat Rufford (153) by six wickets, Withnell Fold (113, O Lomax 44, B Snape 4-20, A Whiteside 3-33) lost to Garstang 2 (173-9, R Wakefield 35, G Cooper 4-48) by 60 runs.
Division Two: Blackpool 3 (76, S Kazmi 47no, J Brown 6-25) lost to South Shore (77-0, D Jardine 55no) by 10 wickets, Great Eccleston 2 (143) lost to Mawdesley (149-5) by five wickets, New Longton (213-9) beat Walton-le-Dale (152-8) by 61 runs, Penwortham 2 (237-8, A Billington 104no) beat Thornton Cleveleys 2 (234-4, T Poxon 123no, M Owers 51no) by two wickets, Tarleton (100, R Mangineni 5-18) beat Wrea Green (30, S Wilkinson 7-12, T Baybutt 3-17) by 70 runs, Whittle and Clayton-le-Woods (123-8) beat Gregson Lane (106-9) by 17 runs.
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Fylde RFC scored six tries to two to defeat Sedgley Tigers 34-14 in Saturday’s pre-season warm-up at The Woodlands.
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Fylde RFC scored six tries to two to defeat Sedgley Tigers 34-14 in Saturday’s pre-season warm-up at The Woodlands.
The visitors led at half-time but Fylde made their superiority count in the second half and the visitors were swept away in the final 20.
A depleted Fylde back-line suffered another setback when winger Anthony Bingham was injured in the warm-up. James Bailey replaced him on theright wing.
Injuries to props Simon Griffiths and young Tom Horner forced head coach Paul Arnold to improvise. He persuaded his opposite number from Eccles RU, Sam Simpson, to make a guest appearance for the club where he spent four happy seasons up to 2009.
Fylde were understandably disjointed in the first half but started strongly with the wind at their backs.
And they opened the scoring after 10 minutes when number eight David Fairbrother, prominent throughout with his driving runs, crashed home from 20 metres, though fly-half Jack Harrison missed the conversion.
Handling errors by Fylde helped the National Two North club to come more into the game, led by excellent half-backs Callum McShane and Steve Collins, and after 20 minutes they moved the ball sharply left for centre Richard Wainwright to score. Collins’ conversion put the visitors ahead.
Fylde were penalised frequently at the breakdown and had flanker Mark Goodman sinbinned on 25 minutes. And McShane made the one-man advantage count eight minutes later, taking a quick tap-penalty and sprinting through for an excellent individual try which Collins converted.
Lock forward Nick Gray won good possession at the line-outs and had a fine game for Fylde, who hit back three minutes before half-time.
Harrison made a break and chipped ahead for birthday boy Evan Stewart to touch down. The conversion from wide out was missed and the Tigers led 14-10 at the interval.
Fylde dominated the second period as Connor Wilkinson took over at fly-half, capitalising on a kind bounce to step through for a try on 63 minutes. Jordan Dorrington’s goal edged Fylde further ahead at 17-14.
As the Sedgley pack tired, Fylde enjoyed their best period of handling, off-loading and running. Chris Briers broke up the middle to score against his old club, though Dorrington’s conversion struck a post.
England Counties player Dorrington scored the next try himself on 70 minutes, following a 30-metre break by prop Adam Lewis.
Oli Brennand had a try disallowed for a forward pass but Fylde saved the best for last.
Debutant lock Jack Turley made a superb 35-metre break to set up winger Bailey, who burst clear for a deserved try.
Outstanding centre Scott Armstrong became Fylde’s third goalkicker of the game and scored.
Following an 81-0 defeat by Sale Sharks in their first warm-up game, this win will send Fylde into the National One opener at home to Brimingham Moseley on Saturday week in high spirits.
Coach Arnold said: : “I was pleased with our second-half performance, when we scored some good tries, but there’s a lot to do ahead of the Moseley game and we’re certainly a work in progress. We’re very grateful to Sedgley for making it such a competitive game and playing it in very good spirit.”
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A body been recovered from Preston Docks today (Saturday), police have confirmed.
Eyewitnesses reported a heavy police presence on the Docks including an ambulance and aquatic search team from the fire service.
One bystander, who asked not to be named, said they had seen a white bike pulled from the water, followed by a body.
Emergency services have been at the scene in Navigation Way since shortly before noon today.
Police have not yet been able to give any further details, other then the body being recovered.
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A mum whose son died in a tragic accident hopes to scatter his ashes in Spain after buying a former monastery which she also intends to name in his memory.
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A mum whose son died in a tragic accident hopes to scatter his ashes in Spain after buying a former monastery which she also intends to name in his memory.
Lucy Holt says up until now she has never found the right place to say her final farewell to her son Ben Murgatroyd who died in 2008, aged 20.
The monastery in Spain which Lucy Holt is to name after her son
The former Blackpool and The Fylde College student was found dead in a pond at his mother’s house on Mains Lane, Singleton, following a drinking session at Wardleys Hotel in Hambleton.
The premises was later barred from selling alcohol after it emerged its then licensee had allowed a lock-in to take place until dawn which Ben had taken part in.
Lucy, who runs Classic Cut hairdressing salons in Thornton and Cleveleys, said: “I have never spread Ben’s ashes as I wanted him with me, but this place is perfect.
“It is a monastery with its own shrine, and I intend to restore it.
It is in the mountains and is very beautiful
“We are also going to rename it Benalina in memory of Ben, which is a name my daughter Darcy came up with. I found it in May this year when I was staying at Benahavis.
“It is in the mountains and very beautiful.
“I am planning to live there and take Classic Cut to Marbella.”
Lucy says she has funded the purchase of the monastery by taking equity out of her businesses on the Fylde coast.
The salons here will continue to operate with Lucy putting managers in to run them while she is abroad.
Ben, who worked at Circus Casino on Queens Promenade, North Shore, had been allowed to drink at Wardleys after closing time along with six other people on November 8, 2008.
The group was left drinking until around 10am at which point landlady Karen Hallett gave Ben a lift home.
At an inquest, the cause of Mr Murgatroyd’s death was revealed as drowning, but toxicology tests showed the amount of alcohol in his urine would have put him four and a half times over the legal driving limit – which was described as “a potentially lethal” amount of booze.
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THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has ordered airlines to immediately deplane passengers at local airports once tarmac delay hits two hours.
Under a resolution released on Tuesday, passengers of domestic flights should be deplaned by the third hour, while that of international flights at the fourth hour.
Tarmac-delay count starts from the time aircraft door closes, whether before take off or after landing, the resolution stated.
Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said this was done “in consideration of recent air events that have caused inconvenience to passengers” who had to stay inside an aircraft for more than four hours due to a confluence of incidences in an airport.
In cases where passengers cannot be deplaned at the said time frame, the air carrier shall have burden of proof and present adequate and reasonable evidence.
The resolution listed the possible circumstances that could delay the replanting after two hours as safety and security; a significant disruption of airport operations; or a notification the flight can depart within 30 minutes of the two-hour threshold.
“An air carrier should provide adequate food and potable water no later than two hours after the delay,” the resolution read.
These companies should also provide operable lavatory facilities and medical attention when needed while aircraft is on the tarmac.
They are also required to update passengers every 30 minutes starting from the first half hour of the delay.
“After deplaning, airlines must provide as much as practicable, accommodation, when necessary, food and communication services, and give timely and accurate update to passengers regarding the status of their flights,” the resolution read.
Also, carriers or its ground handlers should make prior coordination with relevant government agencies for any deplaning or disembarkation procedures.
“Air carriers should assign a point person or person of authority to monitor effects of delay, address passenger queries and provide passenger guidance on updates on status of delayed or canceled
flights,” the resolution read.
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MOBILE services provider Globe Telecom Inc. has increased efforts in blocking spam or scam messages, now eliminating more than 300,000 of these texts per day.
Globe Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio said a third, or 100,000, of these scam and spam messages come from users of other telco providers.
“We now block an average of 300,000 spam and scam messages daily coming from both Globe and other networks,” he said.
The company activated in February this year a fully automated mechanism to rid its network of spam and scam messages.
Under the first phase of the program, the antispam mechanism blocked spam and scam messages coming from Globe network SIMs.
Entering into the second phase of the program, Globe enhanced its antispamming tool to include messages sent by other network SIMs.
“Globe is now a step closer toward totally eradicating the transmittal of spam and scam messages to our customers,” Bonifacio said.
He added: “The company will continue with the optimization process of the blocking mechanism to stamp out transmittal of such messages whether or not they are coming from the Globe network.”
Since February, Globe has blocked around 50 million numbers found to be sending spam messages.
The enhanced mechanism now covers the company’s 2.5 million mobile postpaid customers and the majority of its prepaid customers of close to 59 million.
Globe Telecom’s blocking tool comprises a new hardware and software solution with complex antispam algorithms, with a capacity that can filter up to 1 billion SMS a day.
By design, the filtering mechanism can be reconfigured to address the kind of spam and scam messages that goes through the Globe network.
Prior to the establishment of a new blocking mechanism in February this year, Globe first operationalized an automated filtering functionality that reduced the number of messages going through the Globe network in September 2014.
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Who is more important: JLY or JAP?
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Janet Louise Yellen—JLY—is the chairman of the United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) and, perhaps, the most powerful and influential person on planet Earth. She does not command a single soldier. No one prays to her image. Parents are not even inclined to name their children after her. Yet, when she speaks, otherwise serious, highly educated and well-connected people hang on each word. After Yellen has finished, videos are played again and again for some clue in body language of what she might have tried to conceal in her words.
We are told, at least weekly, that stock prices from Manila to Brazil are moving one way or another because of something JLY said or did not say. Even something the good woman may have talked about last month that shows up in the official transcript—minutes—of a meeting is big news.
Jesus Christ had to raise people from the dead and walk on water in front of his 12 Apostles to change the world. Janet Yellen and her 12 “apostles” (yes, there are 12 members) on the Federal Open Market Committee only have to talk about what they think they might do months in the future. Maybe it is all because of the Internet.
“JAP,” on the other hand, is one of many medium to large players on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). More active at some times than others, JAP has been around for a long time and is representative of other like-minded individuals with colorful names and initials. These are the men and women who put real money on the stock-market table for the purpose of making real profits. Unlike JLY, JAP does not just talk about the future. JAP invests for the future.
The other day the PSE index was down, and the experts told us this was because investors were keeping a close tab on signs from the US Fed on whether it would soon raise rates. First, as I have been correctly saying for almost two years now, there is not going to be any interest-rate increase any time soon. If you lose money on that analysis, you can have my firstborn son.
Second, the person who said investors were “keeping that close tab” is probably the only “expert”—outside of a few high-level bank traders—who would know or care how to quickly access the Fed information anyway.
Perhaps, a better analysis of the fact the PSE was down 46 points would have been “JAP and the heavy hitters took some morning profits and stayed on the sidelines during the afternoon session while they watch the Senate hearings.” The truth is—and you know this is if you actually follow and trade the PSE—investors are keeping tabs on what “Jap” is doing on a daily basis, not on “JLY.”
E-mail me at [email protected]. Visit my web site at www.mangunonmarkets.com. Follow me on Twitter @mangunonmarkets. PSE stock-market information and technical analysis tools provided by the COL Financial Group Inc.
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Aimed at fostering collaboration among the Catholic media in the Philippines toward new means of evangelization in today’s technological scene, the Second National Media Convention was recently organized by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Social Communication (CBCP-ECSC) from August 22 to 24 at the Angel’s Hills Retreat and Formation Center, Tagaytay City.
The bishop of Pasig, Most Rev. Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, DD, who also chairs the CBCP-ECSC, welcomed the delegates from different dioceses in the country. He said the Catholic Church needs to have identity, consider all possibilities and employ creativity, as it seems to undergo a crisis of relevance in her mission of evangelization today.
He further explained these three points by saying that people need to recognize that our identity is born out of God’s mercy. Further, we need to explore new possibilities that can make our work grow and flourish, and we need creativity to evangelize the young people immersed in an electronic, digital milieu.
Bishop Vergara said the three-day convention aimed to help the members of Catholic media to seriously recognize their identity as social communicators mercifully loved by God, to explore numerous possibilities that can develop their multimedia ministry, and animate them to creatively evangelize people in this E-generation.
The keynote speaker, Mr. Sean Patrick Lovett, Vatican Radio’s director of English programming, also reiterated the urgent need to evangelize, especially in this time where people are so immersed in technology. The different technologies, he said, especially the Internet, promised to unify and build bridges, but has also created walls and misunderstanding among the people.
He said communicators should be like a prophet who is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone and think out of the box. He emphasized the need to explore new possibilities and be creative in communicating and reaching out to the people. He also challenged the attendees to communicate the culture of love amid all the negative things that are happening around.
On the part of Radio Veritas, we shared during the convention our initiatives to expand the Church in multimedia and establish a center for information and communication, such as Catholink. It is the Catholic Knowledge Management System of Veritas that provides up-to-date, accurate and relevant information about the Catholic Church, its ministries and pastoral services in the Philippines.
Part of its information services is a referral system where people with pastoral concerns can turn to. It also makes a resource guides available online for the general public to access. It also aims to make the information about the Church available to the faithful, and to link them with Church organizations to meet their pastoral needs.
The Second National Media Convention organized plenary sessions and three tracks—print, broadcast and social media—as well as workshops conducted per region. The event was organized by the CBCP-ECSC in partnership with TV Maria, EWTN, Jesuit Communications, Veritas 846 Radyo Totoo, Communication Foundation for Asia and Areopagus.
To know more about Caritas Manila, visit www.caritasmanila.org.ph. For your donations, please call our DonorCare lines 563-9311, 564-0205, 0999-7943455, 0905-4285001 and 0929-8343857. Make it a habit to listen to Radio Veritas 846 in the AM band, or through live streaming at www.veritas846.ph. For comments, e-mail [email protected].
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A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City judge is being investigated by the Supreme Court for allegedly extorting money from the complainant in a civil case whose respondents include some of the country’s top insurance companies.
The complaint for extortion and grave misconduct against Judge Josefino A. Subia, of Branch 138 of the RTC in Makati, which was filed before the SC’s Office of Court Administrator (OCA), was filed by Abeto Uy, chairman and CEO of Steel Corp. of the Philippines (SCP).
The complaint against Subia stemmed from his alleged extortion of P15 million from SCP’s Uy, in exchange for a favorable decision on the motion to dismiss filed by the group of insurance companies, which are respondents to the civil case (for sum of money) filed by Uy in March 2015.
The respondent insurance firms include the Philippine Charter Insurance Corp. (now known as Charter Ping An), Asia Insurance Philippines Corp., Malayan Insurance Co. Inc., New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and Mapfre Insular Insurance Corp.
In compliance with the terms of the “all risks” insurance policy, SCP submitted a claim of $33,882,393, representing material damage loss and $8 million for business-interruption losses, which were brought about by the December 9, 2009, fire that destroyed SCP’s cold rolling mill at its steel plant in Balayan, Batangas.
SCP filed the case against the respondent insurance firms at the RTC in Makati on March 30, 2015, and the case was raffled off to the sala of Subia.
Immediately, the insurance companies filed a motion to dismiss the case lodged by SCP.
In his nine-page complaint with the SC-OCA, Uy alleged that a few days after they filed the civil case before the court in Makati, Rolando E. Palad, who was then employed as the group risk management and insurance consultant of SCP, informed him that his wife is related to Judge Subia, who is from Bicol.
“After a few days, Mr. Palad came back to me and told in confidence that Judge Subia will deny the motion to dismiss filed by the defendants, provided I come across with the amount of P15 million. Mr. Palad further informed me that Judge Subia relayed the demand through his nephew Jojo,” Uy said in his complaint.
Uy said that, after some time, Palad asked him if he has agreed to give the P15 million being demanded by Subia. Sensing that if he will not concede to the demand of Subia, the case of SCP against the insurance firms might be dismissed.
Uy then asked Palad to relay to Subia that he can give P7 million as down payment and the remaining balance of P8 million will be given later, after Subia has denied the motion to dismiss filed by the insurance companies.
Palad later told Uy that Subia has agreed to the terms of payment and, per instruction of the judge, the P7 million was given to Palad inside a vehicle in SCP’s parking lot. Subia’s nephew Jojo was the driver of the car.
On January 26, 2016, SCP’s counsel received an order from Subia, dated January 18, 2016, denying the motion to dismiss filed by the defendant insurance companies for lack of merit.
The insurance companies later filed a motion for reconsideration and a motion for inhibition, which Subia denied on March 21, 2016. Less than a month later on April 19, the insurance companies filed another motion for reconsideration for the motion for inhibition, which was earlier denied by Subia.
But in a sudden twist of events, Subia issued an order, dated April 26, 2016, recusing himself from handling the case and immediately directing his clerk of court to transmit all the records of the case to the office of the executive judge for reraffle.
Palad would later send text messages to Uy on how sorry he was for the sudden flip-flopping of Subia. And because he cannot bear the shame caused by the judge’s turn-around, Palad resigned from the employ of SCP’s insurance consultant.
“It is apparent from the chain of events and the text messages of Palad that Judge Subia extorted money from me in exchange for denying the Motion to Dismiss filed by the insurance companies. Judge Subia’s actuation undeniably undermines the people’s faith in the judiciary and should not be allowed to continue to sit as a judge,” Uy said.
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Manila is keen on entering into a provisional fishing agreement with China on the West Philippines Sea, the chief of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday.
During the agency’s 2017 budget briefing, Foreign Secretary Perfecto R. Yasay Jr. said a temporary agreement on fishing rights between the Philippines and China is needed until the two countries can find a “permanent solution.”
“What we are trying to do at this point is to create the environment under which we can formally move forward toward bilateral negotiations with China. But before these bilateral negotiations to take place, we would like for China at this point to come out and agree with what is known as a provisional agreement for the purpose of allowing our fishermen to go back into their traditional fishing grounds,” Yasay said.
“[Agreement with] China on a provisional basis [is important] to move forward and come up with a permanent solution,” he added.
Despite the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling, Filipino fishermen are still being barred by Chinese government from fishing in the West Philippine Sea. But the DFA chief assured lawmakers that the Philippines will not engage in a “shooting war” with Beijing.
“We won’t be engaging China in a shooting war. We will exercise maximum tolerance, restraint and sobriety for this purpose. Our tasks at this point is to make sure that our diplomatic processes that we will be embarking and continue to embark, in fact, will result in the kind of objectives that we would like to achieve,” Yasay added.
He also made an assurance that the DFA will continue to contribute to the safeguarding of Philippine sovereignty and territorial integrity, specifically through the implementation of postarbitration strategies related to the West Philippine Sea issue.
“The Philippines has always maintained that it will abide by the decision of the arbitral tribunal on the matter of its maritime entitlements in the South China Sea,” he said.
By 2017, Yasay also said the DFA expects to be actively involved in initiatives built upon the tribunal’s decision and aimed at establishing and strengthening rules-based norms of conduct in the area.
“The DFA will also continue working with other international partners to shore up support for Philippine efforts to implement the tribunal’s ruling, as well as the country’s advocacy for a regional maritime order underpinned by the rule of law,” he added.
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There is nothing more beautiful to watch than an efficiently functioning market. It is like viewing an automobile race where multimillion-dollar race cars speed around a track at 100 miles an hour almost in unison.
You can also see this during a three-day sale at the local shopping mall. Merchandise is properly displayed and buyers can easily evaluate price against quality. A knowledgeable sales staff is there to assist shoppers and help them make their decisions. Cashiers are in abundance to facilitate the transactions and make sure the people get the goods they have paid for.
Now, imagine the chaos of a market that has completely broken down. Two similar items are marked with different prices, confusing shoppers and the sales crew, half of whom never showed up for work. While the merchandise is marked “20-percent discount”, the cash registers are deducting 23.75 percent and no one knows how to manually correct it for the proper price.
Financial and hard-asset markets work exactly the same way and can function just as efficiently, or with just as much confusion and turmoil.
While we think of the stock, debt, currency and commodity markets being simple; they are not. There are some critical factors that allow them to function efficiently and effectively, the most important of which is liquidity. There must be consistency of liquidity and it cannot be manipulated.
On August 9 it was announced that the shares of PhilWeb Corp. were to be suspended for trading for 10 days. This was in light of the stock price losing 70 percent of its value in five days. This kind of suspension is normal to allow a “cooling off” period until material facts can be assessed. But magically the next day, the suspension was lifted and within three days the price was 100 percent higher.
The suspension was approved “due to material uncertainties and unverified material information affecting the business of PhilWeb Corp. that will materially affect the investing public.” The suspension was lifted when it was announced that the majority shareholder would auction the shares to public on August 18. The auction did not take place. The share price fell 50 percent. Ask your stockbroker what the genuine reason was for the trading suspension being lifted.
What if the department-store owner paid people to come in and shop during the three-day sale? There really wouldn’t be anything wrong with that, unless it was an attempt to manipulate the headcount of shoppers to raise mall rents.
Listed companies do that all the time under the guise of a “share buy-back”. The last years have seen countless companies borrow cheap money to buy their own shares. This does nothing for the long term prospects of the company, but it does hold or increase the short-term price of the stock.
Since 2008, interest rates have dropped to record lows and over $15 trillion of new money has been pumped into the world economy representing 20 percent of the global economic output. But that money has not created jobs, capital expansion of personal wealth. It has created higher and higher stock prices.
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E-mail me at [email protected]. Visit my web site at www.mangunonmarkets.com. Follow me on Twitter @mangunonmarkets. PSE stock-market information and technical analysis tools provided by the COL Financial Group Inc.
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A LAWMAKER on Wednesday pushed for the approval of House Bill 5098, that requires car buyers to present proof that they have parking space for the motor vehicles they acquire.
Nationalist People’s Coalition Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela filed that bill which provides buyers of new vehicles should have ample car park space in their homes for the said purchase.
Gatchalian filed the bill owing to the observation that illegally parked vehicles are major contributors to the worsening traffic problem in major cities and towns in the country.
He said the purpose of the bill is to lessen congestion, eliminate street parking and to address the problem of pollution. One of the bill’s objectives is to limit the number of vehicles currently using the roads.
The House Committee on Transportation chairman advised Gatchalian to incorporate his proposed bill with the Sustainable Transportation System Bill since both bills are aimed to address similar targets and have similar objectives.
Gatchalian agreed to the proposal.
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A leader of the House of Representatives on Monday assured the public that all regions of the country will be equally represented in the discussions on the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) leading to a federal form of government.
Deputy Speaker Raneo E. Abu of Batangas told a news conference this was the reason the House has named 12 deputy speakers to represent the 12 Philippine states to be created when the country shifts to federalism.
“These 12 deputy speakers were named in preparation for the Charter change and for the adoption of a federal form of government. We will regionalize the House of Representatives and these deputy speakers will lead [each region] in all talks and discussions regarding the proposed changes. They will also determine what studies are needed to be done,” Abu said.
The leadership of the lower chamber is planning to change the country’s form of government from presidential to federal system via constituent assembly (Con-ass).
“We need to classify all regions based on religion, attitude, customs and tradition to make the process easier,” Abu added.
Last week the lower chamber has increased the number of its deputy speakers from five to 12 in preparation for the adoption of a federal form of government.
These 12 deputy speakers are: Rep. Bai Sandra Sema of Maguindanao, Rep. Ferdinand Hernandez of North Cotabato, Lakas Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of Pampanga, Nacionalista Party Rep. Pia S. Cayetano of Taguig, PDP-Laban Rep. Gwendolyn F. Garcia of Cebu, PDP-Laban Rep. Mylene Garcia-Albano of Davao City, Party-list Rep. Sharon S. Garin of AAMBIS-OWA, Nacionalista Party Rep. Raneo E. Abu of Batangas, PDP-Laban Rep. Eric D. Singson of Ilocos Sur, National Unity Party Rep. Fredenil H. Castro of Capiz, Liberal Party Rep. Romero S. Quimbo of Marikina City and Nationalist People’s Coalition Rep. Mercedes K. Alvarez of Negros Occidental.
Regions being eyed to become states under a federal form of government are Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Metro Manila or National Capital Region, Southern Tagalog and Bicol region for Luzon.
In the Visayas there are three—western, eastern and central Visayas. Four are being eyed in Mindanao—western, eastern, central and the Bangsamoro.
House Majority Leader and PDP-Laban Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas of Ilocos Norte assured the public there’s no “inordinate fast-tracking” of Cha-cha under the Duterte administration.
He said the lower chamber is only trying to divide and group themselves in line with the proposed federal states as a way of initially determining their political viability.
“We will see, perhaps, we could try if its viable here in the House. We will divide ourselves into 12 Philippine states to see everything,” Fariñas said.
For his part, Speaker Pantaleon D. Alvarez said he is confident that his fellow congressmen and the senators will uphold the interest of the Filipino people in changing the Constitution via Con-ass to tackle the proposed Cha-cha toward the adoption of a federal form of government. “I have faith in my fellow lawmakers in Congress and in the senators who were all elected into office by our people—I’ll start from that. And I also have faith in our President who was granted an overwhelming mandate by the Filipino people,” Alvarez said.
To save an estimated P7 billion that would be used for the election of constitutional convention (Con-con) delegates, President Duterte said he prefers a Con-ass to tackle proposed charter changes. There are three modes of amending the Constitution: through Con-ass, Con-con, or people’s initiative.
Under Con-ass, Congress, through its “constituent power,” constitutes itself into a body and would perform
the task of amending the charter. Amending the Constitution via Con-con will require the election of delegates. Registered voters may also launch a petition to change the Constitution. It should be signed by 12 percent, or 6.6 million, of 54.4 million registered voters.
At the same time, PDP-Laban Rep. Alfredo B. Benitez of Negros Occidental reiterated his proposal creating an advisory council composed of constitutional experts and leaders of various sectors that will set the parameters in amending the charter before Congress can convene itself into a Con-ass.
Benitez, author of the resolution calling for Con-ass, said parameters should be set for Charter amendments prior to the convening of the assembly.
“My proposal calls for the creation of a council of leaders or experts that will recommend the provisions of the 1987 Constitution that necessitate amendments. Charter change should not be open-ended, many provisions aren’t broke and need no fixing,” he said.
Benitez added that the council can be appointed by the President or by Congress and it will be assigned to guide the Con-ass as to what provisions of the Constitution should be amended and recommend proposed amendments or new Charter provisions.
“This scheme will allow the constituent assembly to complete its assigned task within the time period allotted by Congress. At the same time, only vital and urgent amendments will be considered,” he added.
Meanwhile, the BusinessMirror, in partnership with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, will hold a forum today, August 23, dubbed “Federal Philippines Rising?,” at the Marriott Manila to discuss important aspects of a federal form of government, including its effects on business and investments.
Benedikt Seemann, head of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, will present “Case Study—Federal Republic of Germany”; Julian Payne, president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, will present “Case Study—Canada”; Laurent Le Godec, deputy head of Mission of the Embassy of France to the Philippines, will present “Case Study—France”; while former Senate President Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. will discuss “The Philippine Scenario.” The BusinessMirror columnist Teodoro Locsin Jr. will head the panel discussion.
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A lawmaker asked the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Sunday to explain how it plans to use its proposed budget of P36.4 billion for 2017.
Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte of the Second District of Camarines Sur said the NIA should also discuss how it intends to spend the P26 billion allocated to irrigation systems to reverse the decline in palay production. The decline in rice production prompted the government to import 1 million metric tons (MMT) of rice this year.
While the NIA continues to allocate a huge chunk of its budget for the construction, expansion and rehabilitation of irrigation systems nationwide, Villafuerte said this has not helped rice farmers.
“[NIA’s] efforts appear to have had no impact in helping farmers mitigate the effects of the El Niño-induced drought, which, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority [PSA], was the primary cause of the contraction in agricultural output in the first half,” he said in a statement.
“Sadly, from being one of the world’s top rice producers, the Philippines has now become one of the world’s top rice buyers, with the government set on importing 1 MMT this year to ensure sufficiency of our staple,” the lawmaker added.
By providing free irrigation to all irrigable farmlands and restructuring the NIA, Villafuerte said the government can realize its goal of attaining rice self-sufficiency before the end of President Duterte’s term in 2022.
Citing Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia, the lawmaker said importing more rice was necessary to secure supply and keep its prices stable in the market next year.
“Palay production is expected to reach 18.135 MMT this year, flat from 2015 and reflecting crop losses in the first half of the year because of El Niño,” Villafuerte said, citing PSA data.
PSA data also showed that palay production fell by 8.13 percent to 7.65 MMT in the first semester, partly because of the decrement in harvest areas and average yield in areas severely affected by El Niño, such as Soccsksargen, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Caraga and the Visayas regions.
“Corn production also went down by 16.35 percent to 2.83 MMT during the same January-to-June period. The gains in the livestock and poultry subsectors, which grew 1.12 percent and 5.6 percent, respectively, were not enough to offset the drop in crops production,” he added, quoting the PSA.
“This is the third consecutive quarter that the agriculture sector registered negative growth,” Villafuerte said.
Meanwhile, Villafuerte asked the House of Representatives to prioritize the passage of a bill providing free irrigation to farmers and restructuring unpaid irrigation fees, along with converting the NIA into an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
He said the proposal would let the NIA overhaul its old system and arrest the sharp drop in agricultural production attributed mainly to the dry spell, especially now that even the local government units have started asking the DA to prod the NIA to provide free irrigation to farmers.
“It cannot be business as usual for the NIA. The agency should shape up and keep in step with the new administration so that it could be an effective instrument in helping realize President Duterte’s goal of inclusive growth,” he said.
Villafuerte’s proposal, under House Bill 2133, aims to streamline the government’s irrigation development program and carry out its mandate of irrigating 100 percent of irrigable farmlands in the country within a four-year period.
Currently, the legislator said 2.4 million hectares, or 43 percent, of farmlands in the country still lack irrigation, even though the NIA was given the “flexibility of a corporate vehicle and the administrative autonomy” to achieve its objectives under Republic Act 3601, which created the agency 53 years ago.
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The economic managers are thinking of lifting the exempt status of the food, medicine and educational services consumed by senior citizens at the moment from the value-added tax (VAT) to compensate for anticipated revenue losses resulting from the proposed reduction in income tax.
This was learned from Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, who bared the government plan in a television broadcast on Wednesday, saying the lifting of the VAT on items consumed by millions of senior citizens requires an offsetting measure.
Some 10 million senior citizens enjoy VAT-free consumption on food and medicine purchases based on 5-year-old statistical data.
The VAT-free transactions of the country’s senior citizens are on top of another privilege granting the sector a 20-percent discount on other purchases, as well.
But while the medicine, food and education services availed of by Filipinos 60 years or older may no longer be VAT-free, the decision to proceed or abandon the plan has yet to be made.
“That is still being discussed,” Diokno quickly said.
According to him, the economic managers are looking at measures that do not distinguish between rich and poor seniors, so that both equally benefit from the projects of the government and not just the more affluent senior citizens. Diokno further explained that Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III would want to give direct subsidy to the poorest of the poor senior citizens.
He said the VAT-free consumption on food, medicine and educational services enjoyed by senior citizens, plus the 20-percent discount privilege, effectively grants the sector a discount on all their purchases 30 percent deep.
This was why the tens of billions of pesos spent each year by the government under the Conditional Cash-Transfer (CCT) Program acts as equalizer on the less financially endowed senior citizens as the 20-percent discount mechanism does not distinguish a poor senior citizen from a rich one, Diokno explained.
“They are all entitled to these privileges,” he said.
Apart from lifting certain VAT-exempt areas, the economic managers also look to impose excise tax on diesel to offset the effects of the reduction on income tax.
“So we will make up [for the reductions] by increasing the tax on petroleum. As you know, the price of petroleum has gone down from $135 per barrel to $40 or $50 per barrel. Also, those who use diesel-powered cars will be spending more, because originally there was no tax on diesel,” Diokno said.
Dominguez, in a separate event earlier, also said the comprehensive tax-reform package that will be submitted to Congress will be thoroughly reviewed and studied. He vowed the marginalized sectors will benefit from the reforms.
“As a general rule, the rich will have to pay more in tax, while the vulnerable sectors of society will be protected through highly targeted subsidies, such as the CCT Program. We will ensure that the ordinary workers and the bottom 50 percent of households will be fully protected through social-protection programs,” he said.
Diokno is hopeful the comprehensive tax-reform package that will be submitted to Congress become law by January next year.
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private-sector employers to observe proper pay rules on Monday, August 29, National Heroes Day, a regular holiday.
“Proper observance of the pay rules on regular holidays and special non-working days will lead to more productive and competent employees,” Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said in a news statement.
The pay rules that apply on August 29 are as follows:
If the employee did not work, he or she shall be paid 100 percent of his or her salary on this day [daily rate + cost of living allowance) x 100 percent];
For work done during the regular holiday, an employee shall be paid 200 percent of his or her regular salary for that day for the first eight hours [(daily rate + cost of living allowance) x 200 percent];
For work done in excess of eight hours (overtime work), he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on said day [(hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked];
For work done during a regular holiday that also falls on his or her rest day, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his her daily rate of 200 percent [(daily rate + cost of living allowance) x 200 percent] + [30 percent (daily rate x 200 percent)]; and
For work done in excess of eight hours (overtime work) during a holiday that also falls on his or her rest day, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked).
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SEN. Panfilo M. Lacson Sr. on Friday sought a Senate inquiry into reported “destructive” mining operations and “treacherous” excavations in Zambales province, including the alleged smuggling of soil and rocks to build Chinese islands in the West Philippine Sea.
Lacson filed Senate Resolution 92 to investigate in aid of legislation the alleged exploitative activities that harm the environment and pose serious threats to national security to the prejudice of Philippine sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“[The investigation has] the end in view of adopting remedial measures to strengthen our environmental protection and conservation laws, and address the possible breach of our national security,” he said.
He cited reports of mining activities practically flattening the mountains and damaging a large area of forested highlands in Santa Cruz town.
Worse, he said some reports had quoted Zambales Gov. Amor Deloso as saying soil and rocks taken from these areas were “shipped, dumped and used to reclaim almost 3,500 hectares of the disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea, which caused massive, unspeakable damage to the marine environment therein.”
In addition, Lacson said an online article circulating on social media as early as November 2015 quoted a source from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency as saying the mining companies were smuggling soil and rocks “to build a chain of Chinese islands on the West Philippine Sea.”
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has formed a task force to look into the reported reclamation work.
“There is a need to account for the personalities behind [these] highly anomalous, illegal and treacherous acts that tend not only to destroy our environment, but also make a mockery of our laws to the prejudice of the Filipino people and constitute a possible breach of our national security,” Lacson said.
He added an assessment should also be undertaken across the affected areas to determine the extent of the damage, and appropriate actions to rehabilitate them—as well as address the allegations of possible breach of national security.
On the other hand, Lacson noted, the mining activities had caused unprecedented damage in Zambales, with mud from the mountain where large-scale mining occurred “cascaded into the lowlands and left a trail of destruction” in the wake of Typhoon Lando in October 2015.
Before these, he said residents of Santa Cruz had reported the nickel-ore mining had caused adverse effects and posed continuing threats to the environment and the nearby communities.
He also noted that in July 2014, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’s Mines and Geosciences Bureau suspended four firms for practicing unsystematic strip-mining methods in their nickel-mining operations, causing siltation in water and generating dust.
In 2011 he said former Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. issued small-scale mining permits to a mining company that allowed the illegal hauling of minerals from the province.
In 2015 the Ombudsman found probable cause to indict Ebdane for graft, usurpation of government functions and mineral theft.
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PRESIDENT Duterte said on Monday his bloody antidrug campaign that has left nearly 1,800 people dead does not amount to genocide, but that he’s ready to go to jail to defend his men from lawsuits.
Mr. Duterte drew a line between the widespread killings sparked by his antidrug war and the brutality under Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the atrocities committed by Islamic State group extremists.
“Genocide? Who did I kill? I did not kill any child. I did not drop barrel [bombs] just likeal- Assad,” President Duterte said in a speech to mark the Philippines’s National Heroes’ day before war veterans, ambassadors and top officials. “I’m fighting…criminals.”
Referring to Islamic State group militants, whom he called “idiots,” Mr. Duterte said, “I do not burn women because they refuse to have sex.” At least 1,779 drug suspects have been killed in President Duterte’s campaign, including 712 who were gunned down in clashes with the police, with the rest being slain in still-unclear circumstances, the national police chief told a Senate inquiry last week.
At least 3.7 million Filipinos have become addicted to methamphetamine, a prohibited stimulant known locally as shabu, with about 600,000 drug users and dealers surrendering to authorities, Mr. Duterte said.
Human-rights groups have expressed alarm over the spate of killings, and United Nations (UN)-appointed human-rights experts warned steps should be taken to halt the violence, adding that the government and law enforcers could be held responsible.
“Claims to fight the illicit drug trade do not absolve the government from its international legal obligations and do not shield state actors or others from responsibility for illegal killings,” UN Special Rapporteur on summary executions Agnes Callamard said in a statement this month. The 71-year-old President Duterte built a name with his deadly crime-busting style as a longtime mayor of southern
Davao City. He described his campaign against drugs as a harsh war that would involve the military because the problem has worsened into a crisis and claimed the lives of law enforcers.
“We might still end up like the South American countries and their fractured governments. I am declaring war,” he told an audience at a national heroes’ cemetery on Monday, which included ambassadors, war veterans and security officials. The drug menace, he said, “has infected every nook and corner of this country involving generals, mayors, governors, barangay [village] captains” and policemen.
Pressing his campaign, Mr. Duterte announced bounties of P2 million ($42,000) for information that would help the government identify any police officer protecting drugs syndicates.
He repeated his pledge to defend the police and military, but warned law enforcers against conniving with criminals.
“In the pursuit of law and order, pursuant to my directions, you do not have to worry about criminal liability,” he said. “I will go to the prison for you. I take full legal responsibility, you just do it according to the books.” “But for those in the government, the police, the corrupt police and the corrupt judges and the corrupt prosecutors, there will be a day of comeuppance, there will always be a day of reckoning,” Duterte said.
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The laying of rail tracks that will connect the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, costing roughly P7 billion, is set to be completed by December, an update from the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) showed.
The online update also said the multibillion-peso interconnection project is 99.32-percent complete. The 0.63-percent slippage “was due to the delayed implementation of west walkway at Monumento Station because of the right-of-way issue, particularly the annotation of land titles between LRTA and Intraland.” Nevertheless, the office promised to deliver the facility before the year ends.
“The land titles to be affected by the project are already segregated from the main title, and thus ready for annotation,” the agency noted. The previous administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo jump-started the project in May 2007.
It aims to complete the MRT Line 3 and the LRT Line 1 loop by connecting the Monumento Station of the older train system to the North Avenue Station.
Part of the larger P11-billion project is the Common Station, which is currently being contested by two property developers. The hub will connect the two railway systems with the future MRT Line 7, which will be constructed by San Miguel Corp.’s Universal LRT Corp. MRT 7 should be completed by 2017, a tentative timeline showed.
Currently, the Common Station, costing P1.4 billion in investments, is in limbo, following the Supreme Court’s injunction against the relocation of the facility from TriNoma to SM North Edsa.
The Department of Transportation and Communications in September awarded the P64.9-billion LRT 1 Cavite Extension deal to the Light Rail Manila Corp. of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp.
The group will also serve as the operator and the maintenance provider of the railway line, which will be expanded by 11.7 kilometers, through the addition of eight new stations, where approximately 10.5 km of the extension will be elevated and 1.2 km will be at-grade.
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IN September 2009 SM Prime Holdings (SM) and Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA), whereby, in consideration of P200 million, the government agreed to construct the proposed Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-Light Rail Transit (LRT) common station (light rail expansion project), which would link MRT Line 3, LRT Line 1 and, eventually, MRT 7, across the SM City North Edsa Annex building, and to name this common station after the aforesaid mall.
This MOA aimed to provide a common station for easy passenger transfer among these light rail lines.
At present, there exist three connecting light rail stations in the metropolis, namely, the Taft Avenue and Edsa stations in Pasay City, which connect the MRT 3 and LRT 1 lines; the Doroteo Jose and Recto Avenue stations in Manila, which connect the LRT 1 and LRT 2 lines; and the Cubao station in Quezon City, which connects the LRT 2 and MRT 3 lines.
It should be noted that these connecting lines are not really interconnected but housed under different roofs, such that commuters, who need to transfer from one line to another, must walk a considerable distance.
The MOA would have solved this inconvenience of millions of commuters riding our light rails every single day, by systematically connecting the three lines in one place. If implemented, commuters would only need to walk a short distance within the same station to transfer from one line to another.
However, in 2013, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), which took over the implementation of the light rail expansion project from LRTA, decided to move the station hundreds of meters away to an area near the adjacent TriNoma Shopping Mall.
According to the DOTC, TriNoma is the more ideal location because a central business district is being developed on a 29-hectare property right beside it and, therefore, a lot of commuters will be in that area. The DOTC further defended the government’s move to transfer the location of the common station by saying that construction of the common station in front of TriNoma would take less time and the government would be able to save P1 billion.
As expected, SM filed a complaint for specific performance with damages against the DOTC and LRTA with the Regional Trial Court in Pasay City. SM also filed a petition for injunction with prayer for temporary restraining order (TRO) and writ of preliminary injunction against these agencies with the Supreme Court, which, in a resolution dated July 30, 2014, issued the TRO prayed for.
In May of this year, the high court also denied LRTA and the DOTC’s motion to lift the said TRO.
Because of the court battle, all the government could do now is to have its fingers crossed in the hope of the legal issue would be resolved soon.
While this project, apparently, would help in reduce traffic congestion and provide our commuters relief from the everyday horror and nightmare of commuting along Edsa, the Duterte administration, by all means, must look deep into the cause of it being stalled, so that the heads of the officials responsible, therefore, can be put on the chopping block.
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Unleash North Luzon’s agribusiness potentials to reduce poverty-DAR
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Despite being the country’s leading food basket, four northern Luzon regions—Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Cordilleras and Central Luzon—one-fifth of their population, mostly farm families, remain poor.
But they have a way out of poverty if they harness the potentials of their respective agriculture industry, according to former Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar.
“Poverty incidence in North Luzon remains high, ranging from 26.7 percent in the Cordilllera Administrative Region [CAR], 21.7 percent in Ilocos, 21.5 percent in Cagayan Valley and 15.8 percent in Central Luzon,” Dar said at the 25th North Luzon Area Business Conference held recently in Tuguegarao City.
“This is the stark reality despite North Luzon being the country’s major producer of rice, corn, bangus [milkfish] and vegetables,” added Dar, who is also the founding president of InangLupa Movement, Inc., a volunteer agri-fishery sociocivic organization.
The poverty incidence is based on the 2015 first-semester figures gathered from the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA), where the country’s average was at 26.3 percent, with per-capita poverty threshold at P10,969.
Of the four North Luzon regions, CAR had a poverty incidence of 26.7 percent in 2015, with a per-capita poverty threshold of P11,017. It was followed by Ilocos (21.7 percent), with a per-capita poverty threshold of P10,564; Cagayan Valley (21.5 percent), with per-capita poverty threshold of P11,116; and Central Luzon (15.8 percent), with per-capita poverty threshold of P11,567.
“There is big hope, however, under the Duterte administration, to further develop and modernize the agriculture and fishery industry in northern Luzon, and subsequently lift majority of farm families,” said Dar, who hails from Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.
“The Duterte administration should diversify northern Luzon’s agriculture by sustainably producing more commodities and processed products for both local and export markets. This initiative would create more livelihood and employment opportunities, increasing the incomes of farm families and lifting most of them from poverty,” he added.
He suggested three major imperatives that should be pursued, namely, shift from monocropping to diversification and multiple cropping; intensify production and mechanization in irrigated rice areas to reduce production costs, and be competitive against Thailand and Vietnam; transform less productive upland and rainfed lowland areas into farms that will produce high-value vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, coffee, oil palm, rubber, cacao and hybrid coconuts.
“Given the rising shortage of labor, farm consolidation or clustering is a good mechanism to achieve commercial scale and productivity,” Dar said.
In fisheries, Dar added that marine cage culture for high-value fish can be expanded beyond milkfish in western Pangasinan, he added.
He said farm diversification should be complemented with investments in infrastructure and transportation.
“Agriculture, rural infrastructure and markets are key to unleash the potentials of northern Luzon and the country, in general,” Dar said.
“These include irrigation, post-harvest and agriprocessing centers, storage and warehousing facilities, farm-to-market roads, modern highways, airports and seaports, and local and export wholesale market center,” he added.
He said transportation and movement of farm products to local and export markets are getting better and faster, with the extension of the North Luzon Expressway to Pangasinan via La Union through Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, and Clark International Airport is getting busier, augmenting the Laoag International Airport.
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A NEW study done by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) shared to Database has revealed that global warming could create substantial economic damage in agriculture.
“Agriculture is very sensitive to climate change—even a small increase of global mean temperatures can have significant effects on regional crop yields, affecting both the profitability of agricultural production and the share of income spent on food,” lead PIK author Miodrag Stevanović said.
“Our study quantifies economic impacts and analysis the role of international trade as an adaptation measure. We find that economic losses in agriculture could add up to the annual amount of roughly 0.8 percent of global GDP at the end of the century with a very restricted trade regime,” Stevanovic explained.
He said as small as this percentage sounds, it actually translates to losses of $2.5 trillion and is comparably higher for regions with limited agricultural resources, with respect to growing agricultural demand, for example the Middle East, Africa and India.
“In contrast, further trade liberalization in agricultural commodities could reduce financial damage globally by 65 percent, to 0.3 percent of global GDP,” he added.
Alexander Popp, PIK coauthor, further explained that: “Both global warming and free trade favor northern regions, like Europe and the United States, since producers’ gains increase as trade patterns shift northward. At the same time, southern regions, like Africa or India, could theoretically reduce climate-change-related damages by half, through more liberalized food markets.”
Arguing, Popp said: “Irrespective of our assumptions on global trade, climate change will result in reduced crop yields in many areas. At the same time, intensifying production or expanding cultivated land into previously untouched areas may come at a risk: It could lead to additional greenhouse-gas emissions through tropical deforestation or increased fertilizer use.”
According to him, this could then further enhance climate-change pressure on agriculture.
Researchers at PIK laboratories combined 19 different climate projections with simulations of crop growth to assess economic impacts of climate change in the agricultural sector.
Researchers said, while the magnitude of damage varies with different assumptions on crop-productivity response to climate change, carbon dioxide plant fertilization affects socioeconomic projection.
The new study highlights the important role of trade as a key measure to partly reduce climate-change impacts.
Hermann Lotze-Campen, PIK’s chairman of research domain Climate Impacts and Vulnerabilities, said: “The best way to avoid these risks is to limit climate change. However, for impacts that cannot be avoided, an open and diversified trade system can be an important adaptation option.
“It can account for changes in global patterns of agricultural productivity and, thus, allow for reducing production costs and enhancing food security, as climate change will have an amplifying effect on the gap between developed and developing countries, and reductions in trade barriers will have to be accompanied by measures for poverty reduction and social safety nets.”
If food prices increase due to climate-change impacts, households will not only have to spend more on their food consumption, but could also face risks of insufficient access to food and malnutrition, the new study said.
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MERALCO and San Miguel Beer clash for a quarterfinal seat, while GlobalPort tries to extend its winning streak to four games as it battles leader TNT Katropa in a crucial doubleheader in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Bolts (5-3) and Beermen (5-2) face off in the main game at 7 in the evening while the streaking Batang Pier (3-4) battle the Katropa (6-1) in the opener at 4:15 p.m.
Meralco is coming off back-to-back wins, the last against NLEX, 101-95, behind the 31-point explosion of import Allen Durham.
“It was a total team effort of our team,” said Bolts Head Coach Norman Black, who is still hoping that veteran guard Jimmy Alapag could join them in the final stretch of the elimination phase.
“It’s important for us to have him (Alapag). His leadership when we make it to the playoffs,” Black added. Alapag is nursing a calf injury.
Meralco is expected to have a tough battle against San Miguel, which is also coming off a huge 106-103 escape over Alaska to get back on track for a quarterfinal seat.
“We have been working in practice to prepare for San Miguel because we must keep winning to keep pace for the twice-to-beat advantage,” Black said.
Reigning Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo carried the Beermen against the Aces, exploding for 37 points with import Arizona Reid sitting out the match due to an injury.
“It was a huge win for us. Every player is challenged. We don’t rely on anyone,” said San Miguel Head Coach Leo Isaac, who is parading Michael Singletary as a substitute import. Singletary last suited up for Barako Bull.
GlobalPort, meanwhile, hopes to sustain its streak against the Katropa, who saw their six-game winning streak snapped by Mahindra, 104-107.
After starting the tournament with four straight losses, Batang Pier won their last three assignments, including a 101-99 squeaker against Rain or Shine last week in Legazpi City.
Terrence Romeo had 33 points to carry the Batang Pier past the Elasto Painters but the wards of Head Coach Johnadel Cardel needed the heroic of Anthony Washington to steal the victory.
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Interview with a Backpacker: Journeying James Betia
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By Marky Ramone Go
THE backpacking culture in the Philippines has grown significantly in the last few years. Coinciding with this development is the emergence of many travel bloggers who have peppered the social media with inspiring travel narratives and images of picturesque destinations.
In this sub-culture of modern day travelers one man has blazed his own trail and has championed the backpacking style of traveling. I first met James Betia, also known as ‘Journeying James,’ during a traveler’s talk event in Manila and has traveled with him a few times, including a couple of outreach programs such as the library project in Gubat, Sorsogon, and an anti-malnutrition drive in the island of Jomalig in Quezon. While he’s currently on his 100-day European backpacking journey, Betia shares his story:
Before you started traveling full time, what was your day job?
I was a Prefect of Discipline and Physical Education teacher in a private school in Laguna before I started full-time traveling. Like a Guidance Counselor, I was in-charge of erring students. I tried to reform the office where I didn’t wait for students to err before I invite them for a talk. I also went my way and invited all the graduating class in my office just to chat with them about life, their passion and dreams.
How did you prepare for your #100DaysPhilippines?
I did the #100DaysPH in 2012. It was just the next thing to do since I already traveled Visayas in 2010 and Mindanao in 2011. I wanted to revisit my friends and, more importantly, set foot in the provinces I haven’t been to. I think my travels from 2009 to 2011 set the stage for me to launch the #100DaysPH challenge. I have learned about staying with locals through CouchSurfing, volunteering to some places to save on expenses, and even hitchhiking.
What were the fascinating discoveries you had while traveling around the country?
That those who doesn’t have that much financially are the ones who help more. Locals opened to travelers like me not only their homes, but their hearts as well. One night I stayed in this farmer’s house in an island in Marinduque where they have to fetch water 30 minutes below the hill, and they don’t even have coffee for breakfast. Since they don’t want to me sleep in my hammock outside, but, they invited me to sleep with them on their “papag.” When I woke up, the housewife was already boiling water for me because they didn’t have anything else to offer. Good thing I had some coffee and biscuits in my bag that I shared with them before I left.
Aside from finding out how diverse the Philippines is, I personally discovered that Tawi-Tawi is one of the safest place to travel, Muslims and Christians have more meeting points than disagreements, and that, even though I don’t understand Bisaya at that time, I can communicate with a smile while doing karaoke or sitting with the locals who kept offering me home-made lambanog.
Was there ever a time during your travel when you asked yourself “What am I doing here?”
It was when there was no space to sleep on during the overnight ferry ride from Jolo, Sulu to Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. I didn’t know anyone, I hardly look like them, much less understand their dialect, and it was quite obvious it was my first time to board that kind of ferry. But then, looking back, it was one of those moments that definitely make traveling worth it and, if given a chance, I will do it again. Because it was on that trip that I got to witness some Badjaos kids dancing in the plaza while wearing colorful dresses in Siasi, Sulu.
During the 100 days of travel, what are the places you consider your favorites?
There’s a lot but I will limit it to three.
I would say Kalinga, the most lush and well-preserved mountains in the whole of Cordillera, with its huge narra trees along the road and pristine rice terraces. Apo Whang-od, the famed mambabatok, offered me to stay at her upper house. Then she sang the Ullalim which is actually performed when someone is about to die. It is like a cry, mantra, or chant that talks about life, victories, struggles, celebrations and pain. I still have it on my hard drive and is just waiting for the perfect time to post online. My guide said it was his first time to listen to Whand-od’s Ullalim.
Dahican Beach in Mati City, Davao Oriental. There I was welcomed like one of the Amihan Boys, a team of skaters, skimmers and surfers who take care of the Dahican beach sanctuary for endangered turtles, dugong, whale-sharks and dolphins. One night, while I was in my hammock, this 90-kilo green sea-turtle decided to lay her eggs right below me. It was a crazy experience watching a huge turtle triple my age dig her nest and lay eggs in the middle of the night. Then, after experiencing my first legitimate wave ride, I became a member of Amihan Boys, a first from Manila.
El Nido, Palawan. To save on expenses, I rented a kayak and solo-paddled my way to the islands with some food and hammock. I wanted to stay for two to three nights, survivor-style. On my second night, I had a bad case of diarrhea because of the contaminated water I drank. I thought I was going to die of dehydration that night. I have to muster all my strength to paddle back to town before sunrise so that the heat won’t slow me down. I felt I was about to faint, but after two hours of paddling, I finally reached the town with lips turned purple. I downed several liters of water and lots of fruit juices before I went back to Puerto Princesa to fully recover. It was Day 96 of my 100 Days journey.
A few years after you went on another 100-day journey, but this time it was around South East Asia. How did you manage your ‘cheapest way possible’ challenge?
I actually find it cheaper to go around Southeast Asia than in the Philippines. In Thailand, Laos, Malaysia and Vietnam, the hostels would charge around P200 to 300 per night. Food in Thailand and Indonesia is cheap. Of all the places I visited, it is only in Bali, Indonesia that I have spent a lot, paying P800 per night in a hostel with free breakfast.
I also stayed in Meditation Centers in Thailand that accept donations. One time, I had to sleep in a temple by the beach in Bali because I ran out of budget. Then I slept in a hammock for a week in Lombok island, where a Muslim family running a small warung (carinderia) took care of me. Fortunately, it was just in front of a beach so I get to surf a lot.
Is it really the ‘same and yet different?’
The skin color and clothing may be similar (in the region), but you would really notice the difference when it comes to food, culture and religion. Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar are just full of temples. In Malaysia, mosques are everywhere. Indonesia would probably be the closest thing to the Philippines since they also have gorgeous beaches with rich marine life. East Timor was the most bizarre of all since they look like small Africans that speak Portuguese, spend American dollars, but act like Asians. For a Westerner, it is easier to travel in the Philippines because most Filipinos understand and speak English. In other Southeast Asian countries, once you leave the tourist areas, you would find it hard to communicate and eventually resort to sign language.
What are the favorite places you have visited in South East Asia?
I like surfing a lo, so I have to say Bali and Lombok in Indonesia. There I found the most perfect wave I ever surfed in my life. Also, the food is cheap, especially in warungs.
Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Everything is cheap from accommodation, food, and partying.
Penang island in Malaysia because street art is everywhere. You will find many Filipinos working there so you would feel right at home. Other than the beer, everything is cheap, plus there are a number of Indian restaurants to choose from. I just love Indian food.
Where are you right now?
As of this writing, I’m now doing my #100DaysEurope challenge in the most expensive city in the world: Zurich, Switzerland. Traveling in Europe is special to me since this is my childhood dream. Plus, I get to travel with my beautiful girlfriend, too.
Lastly, how did travel change you as a person?
I would like to quote from the reflections I had during my #100DaysSEA journey in Laos.
Don’t you dare travel on your own. I’m telling you, you will get broke, backaches from carrying heavy backpacks, lost and worse meet an accident, robed and cry by yourself in an unfamiliar place, and wrestle with a language you don’t understand and can’t even pronounce. You will meet nice people only to say goodbye the next day. You will miss your cozy home and your family. When you get sick, there’s no one to take care of you. You would hate hostels because the rowdy youngsters are smoking weed and drink so much Beerlao. You will be forced to walk 2 to 3 kilometers to save a dollar and then wonder, why the heck? You will miss your flight or that single sleeper train and have to settle for the local bus and so on.
But if you insist, go ahead. I wish you good luck. You might find love but learn how to let go as nothing is constant. You will learn to carry only what is essential and see the beauty in the mundane. Take it slow. You would appreciate the little things in life that you take for granted back home. Slowly you will begin to greet people not with the usual hello, but with Bonjour! Como estas! Annyeonghaseyo! Hallo! Sabai dee mai! Guten tag! Shalom! Namaste! Konnichiwa! Ola! You will enjoy the vistas and learn that it is really about the journey not the destination. You will develop friendships in a short period of time over coffee or beer. You will get to know yourself better; your shortcomings as well as your good side. Once you get home, you have become a changed person and can readily redefine ‘home.’
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THIS young Siberian loves the heat. Dmitri Borisenko, head of public relations of Home Credit Philippines Inc., admits, however, the transition from being assigned to the Philippines from Russia was not a walk in the park.
Nevertheless, he notes the multicultural environment in Home Credit made it easier for him to familiarize with the new working environment.
Fondly called Dima by his friends and colleagues, the 29-year-old native of Omsk City, Siberia, enjoys the warm and humid Manila weather and the country’s fruits, especially mangoes. The BusinessMirror chatted up Borisenko to learn more about the young man from Siberia.
How did you develop the love for communication?
Well, I am not the most communicative person in the world, probably I am an introvert. It means that, when communicating or presenting, I usually tap on facts rather than emotions.
At school I was practicing my communications skills by making and maintaining good relationships with various groups of pupils—geeks and hooligans. It was crucial for survival. I was never with neither good guys nor with the bad guys, but I was always able to find the common topics and keep the conversation going with the both groups.
After school I have entered the university and started a blog and was writing something for myself and my close friends—like describing my day or sharing impressions about the latest movies. At this moment I have discovered that I am really bad in writing.
I was surprised that I couldn’t even put words into sentences well and freely express myself. That challenged me, so I started to exercise every day and soon even started writing short stories, which, however, I have never finished or shown to anyone. But that helped me to develop my writing skills.
So by the time I was finishing university, I was even capable to handle a student magazine as an editor.
Aside from being awarded the best communication employee in 2014, what are the other things you consider milestones in your work in HCPI and Finance Bank Llc., Moscow (Russia)?
I have had a lot of important responsibilities in various areas from media relations and events to social media and presentations.
Most of all, I appreciate the trust of the top management, which I had in Home Credit and Finance Bank and possibilities to get the precious experience.
Please describe your working experience in Home Credit Moscow. What were the valuable experiences you have acquired while working with the company?
I was fresh after the university when I have joined Home Credit, so, most professional skills I have I got in Home Credit. Home Credit Group (HCG) is very result-oriented company, and my Moscow colleagues, as well as my colleagues in the Philippines, truly embody this quality.
During my work for the HCG I have learned to set the goals and strive to achieve them. It formed the mind-set I have now. Also I have had a great experience of the team work.
Another important thing I learned was to read financials and understanding the value of the company efforts estimated in money. I was responsible for announcement of the official financial results.
Based on the several awareness campaigns you have conducted with Home Credit, how would you assess the impact of social media?
In the Philippines social media has much more influence comparing to Russia. Back there, people very often don’t care about the brands online. But in the Philippines social media is a big deal and you as a communications practitioner has to attend to social media. And it is a very pleasant experience since Filipinos are mostly very positive people, which reflect on their social-media reactions.
My team did a good job to create our own style in social media, but I realize that we have a lot of work ahead to improve the customer experience of Home Credit social-media fans.
Do you think that you have gained the best of both worlds in education after your studies in Omsk State Transport University, Omsk and Russian State University of Trade and Economics?
I have studied in several universities. I started my higher education in Omsk. It is a city in Siberia.
The climate there is characterized as sharply continental—with hot summers and cold winters. During December to February the temperature might be as low as 40 degrees negative. Which might seem a challenge, but you get used to it—you just need to wear some extra warm clothes.
Omsk is a big transport hub on the way from European part of Russia to Mongolia and China.
I studied in the Transport University. It gave me a strong background and basis to learn communications—I have had a good teachers of social and political sciences. However, I have felt that I am capable for more and I wanted to live in a big city, I demanded a challenge, so I left my parent’s house and moved to Moscow. And that was great—one of the smartest moves of my life. For sure at first I was missing my family and friends but the level of leaving and job opportunities are much better. In Moscow I could have studied the latest practices in communications and meet many experienced people, could learn a lot from them.
How do you describe the transition from working in Russia to the Philippines? As a follow up, was there a need for you to make major adjustments?
I won’t say that transition was easy. It took some time to adapt to local business specific.
However, what is good in working for a multinational company with a global corporate culture like Home Credit, is that people in the all branches around the world from the US to the Czech Republic and moving forward to China, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines, adhere to the same values.
That makes understanding between your colleagues much easier.
I really enjoy the climate in the Philippines and I don’t miss winter at all. The fruits, especially mangoes, are awesome. And I can’t say that traffic is a challenge for me. Moscow is a mega polis, as well, with similar illnesses of fast growth as Manila, so I got adapted fast.
The thing I miss in Manila the most are the public spaces, such as squares, parks, avenues, where you can walk, sit on the grass, enjoy nice day. The mall can’t give you this nice experience.
Based on your observations, what are the similarities and differences between the Russian and Filipino consumer?
Actually, there are a lot of similarities. Russian consumers want to have the things they still don’t have and they actively use different lending facilities, like consumer finance loans, cash loans and credit cards.
The level of financial inclusion in Russia is much higher. However, promoting financial literacy is crucial in Russia, as well as in the Philippines, especially when it comes to understanding consumers’ own capacities to repay the loan.
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will now have to look for other funding sources for its rice self-sufficiency dream, after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) deleted the P18-billion supposed allocation for the program.
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol told the BusinessMirror on Thursday that he is eyeing to implement a “public-private partnership” scheme for farming as an answer to the DBM’s scrapping of the DA’s proposed
budget and project.
“Yes, [the P18-billion budget] was not approved by the DBM, but we will not stop [to push for rice sufficiency]. Even without the approval of the Rice Productivity Enhancement [RIPE], it doesn’t mean we are going to stop [to achieve rice sufficiency],” Piñol said in a phone interview on Thursday.
The RIPE is a recovery program that would distribute seeds and fertilizers to rice farmers affected by El Niño, Piñol said. The budget allocation for the program wasn’t approved by the finance committee during the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations hearing for the DA’s 2017 National Expenditure Program on August 25.
“In fact, I heard that some people said I looked stupid by proposing such a huge investment for rice sufficiency,” Piñol said on his Facebook page on Friday.
Piñol added that he is planning to establish “local government corporate farms,” (LGCF) that would make the country 100-percent rice self-sufficient and, at the same time, fulfilling the order of President Duterte to distribute 20 kilograms of rice to family-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Under the LGCF, the local government units (LGUs) will adopt a publicly or privately owned farm, which they will fund throughout the planting season, Piñol said. The LGUs will be the ones shouldering the costs of the farmers’ seeds and fertilizers in the duration of the plantation, he added.
The LGUs will also be in charge of buying back their farmers’ rice harvest and distributing the 20 kg of rice to 4Ps beneficiaries under their jurisdiction, Piñol said.
“In this scheme, we [the DA] don’t need a budget anymore. The only intervention that the DA will do is provide equipment and technical programs on farming to LGUs’ people, basically, everything is financed by the LGUs,” he said.
The DA chief also said the LGUs can avail themselves of loans from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) as additional funding, on top of their respective internal revenue allotment.
“I still have to propose the LGCF concept to the LandBank board and get their approval so that they can allot loans for all the LGUs all over the country,” Piñol said, who is also a member of the LandBank Boads, adding that it depends on the LGUs how much they want to loan, depending on the size of the farming land that they will fund.
Piñol disclosed that he has made an agreement “in principle” with the Quezon City government to become the pilot LGU for the LGCF.
“We already have an agreement with the Quezon City government to implement the scheme. Their corporate farm is in Mindoro,” Piñol said, adding that they will make the formal proposal to the Quezon City government in the first week of September.
Piñol also said the city governments of Manila and Kidapawan in North Cotabato also showed interest in the LGCF program.
When asked if he would still push for a budget allocation for the RIPE Program by next year, Piñol said it depends on the outcome of the LGCFs.
“I would have to let it [RIPE Program] go if the LGCF proves to be productive. I think this is really better than the RIPE Program,” Piñol said.
Piñol earlier said he envisions the Philippines to be totally rice sufficient by 2018 and even a rice exporter by that year, by increasing farm productivity, particularly the average yield per hectare, of rice farmers in the country. The DA’s proposed budget for 2017 is P50.55 billion, P3 billion lower than this year’s P53.97-billion budget. The agency’s 2017 budget is nearly 30 percent less than the P71-billion budget that Piñol submitted to Malacañang earlier.
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SOLE proprietors (SPs) and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) typically hire accountants to help them handle all the clerical stuffs ranging from tax filings, payroll processing, payroll tax filings and bookkeeping—these are the traditional jobs that SPs and MSMEs “outsource” to their old trusty bookkeepers or “accountants”. However, it is time, perhaps, that SPs and MSMEs begin to question if these are what they want.
Admittedly, the accounting profession has proliferated (not boomed) and almost one of two accounting graduates taking the board examination gets to qualify as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). It is alarming that in my more than three years’ stay and work in the Philippines, I see the quality of new CPAs is deteriorating. Further, there is a rampant growth in lightly experienced accounting professionals jumping ship to start their own accounting practice without much exposure to the c-suite level of accounting practice (which is more focused on advisory).
It is difficult to judge whether you, as SP or owner of an MSME, has the right accountant for the job. However, there are three things for you to note to decide if your accountant is worth your time. I won’t be saying what they should be doing. For now, let’s focus on what’s to avoid.
Tax evasion is their expertise, internal connections are their key.
The small practice firms in the country are dominated by accountants who have a bunch of connections within the local Revenue District Office and who can get you out of any tax trouble as long as your money can hit the bull’s eye. Then, happy are they who help you, for they share the proceeds from their help. They’ll teach you to buy receipts for a percent of the receipt to save you 11 percent from value added tax (12-percent VAT less 1-percent cash purchase price). They’ll teach you how to maintain two sets of books — fantastic !— God knows that they also will whistle blow you to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to get some share from the bribe.
Send them everything, they’ll do the magic.
Negotiation is the time to talk.
I always wonder how the fixed-asset account of our business was determined by the accountant when I was young. Until now it is a wonder. Every month, your accountant’s clerk (not your accountant) will come to pick up all the documents they need to file for tax return—oh yes, just for tax return—who cares about financials anyway?! That’s the end of your communication. Quick, fast, reliable.
Have you ever wondered what your accountant is actually doing? You only hear from them once a year, when you have to renegotiate your retainer fee. Ah, I forgot — you also hear from them first when you get your letter of authority from the BIR (seems creepy at times that they knew it before you do—oh, well, surprise! Surprise!). You don’t really get much, if any, insight from them at all. You just talk money, money and money! Next time, try to ask them a bright question such as how the economy is doing — and you’ll be surprised once again!
These are anecdotal tales from my experience back in the Philippines, they’re fun but, at the same time, they’re shameful.
Filbert Tsai is a Filipino financial accounting advisory services executive in the United Kingdom with specialization in transaction accounting in the power and utilities sector. He had provided accounting advice to a significant number of government and financial institutions investing or providing financing structures in the renewables sector in Europe and in developing countries.
This column accepts contributions from accountants, especially articles that are of interest to the accountancy profession, in particular, and to the business community, in general. These can be e-mailed to [email protected].
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BEFORE we dive into the propriety, not to say morality, even more the legality of extrajudicial killing, let us put it in context.
The drug problem reaches every corner of the country. It runs really wide and goes very deep. There was a time when drugs were the pleasure of rich kids. But the ruin of rich kids posed no existential threat to our country. If they turned into vegetables they could be soup. But now the drug problem has grown into a demographic threat.
Drugs now go for P50 or even P20 per sachet or by tingi. This means two things:
(1) The drug habits of the rich, together with investments from the Sino-Sinaloa Cartel, financed the organization of nationwide drug distribution networks reaching the most vulnerable Filipinos. The ones who, if addicted, cannot afford rehab, which is the seasonal recreation of the addicted rich.
And (2) The drug problem is an existential threat to our democracy and the state. Remember that Great Britain systematically addicted over a hundred million Chinese to put China under British tutelage. The Japanese did that to China when it was their turn.
Chinese have not forgotten. Chinese are now teamed up with the Sinaloa Cartel. If the drug problem (of the present scale and growing) continues, the drug people can buy our Congress, our police and elect our president. That is the drug menace.
And this is what that drug problem is made up of:
(1) People with the money to source and supply drugs.
(2) People who sell it, who are said to number 100,000 to 300,000. And (3) Their customers numbering 1.8 million to 3 million people, all in: sellers, takers, and both to pay for their addiction.
This problem has no roots in social inequality. It is, in fact, a leveling social factor. Rich and poor in BGC nightclub or alley elsewhere feel the same: good. Good enough to rape a young woman, I am told.
The problem cannot be blamed on economic underdevelopment. It might even be a sign of economic progress. The poor can now fork out P50.
This then is a personal problem multiplied by the number of people in it—a personnel problem,
so to speak.
And for that we turn to human resources: people willing and able to take out the garbage, again, so to speak.
Look, I am not endorsing this. I am just attempting one explanation of the problem and the solution it seems to cry out for because the court system is too slow to handle it. All that being so, what is the solution?
Remember, it is not a solution if it is not permanent. You gotta make the problem go away forever.
Since it is a people problem it is people who must be made to go away.
How do you do that?
Try decapitating the problem. But most heads cannot be reached for severance in Macau or Mexico. But some are right here in prison from where they continue to do business.
It is baffling that they do not meet fatal accidents in there. Are the walls cushioned? Cannot faulty wiring jazz up Jacuzzis in there? I guess money talks even now. Then there is the vast network composed entirely of many poor people who are selling to even more poor people.
As with the heads, the only solution is to cut off, the limbs in this case. There are more limbs than heads. So expect more poor people than rich drug lords killed. But so far Bato’s people have only talked to, rather than shot at, club owners, and got them merely to promise to behave.
So the drug problem is a people problem. And since a real solution must be permanent, you must address the people who are the problem.
And that is what has been happening.
Can anyone suggest another way to address a people problem than make people go away?
And that is the case for what is happening today.
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SECTION 190 of the Amended Insurance Code recognizes that “cooperatives” may become insurers. Thus, the terms “cooperative insurance” or “insurance cooperatives.” This is to supplement Republic Act (RA) 9250, otherwise known as the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008, which expressly recognizes that a cooperative may be organized to engage in insurance business (Article 6 [9]). Under the Cooperative Code, it shall be classified as a service cooperative (Article 23 [e]). If it is engaged only in insurance activities for its members (Article 6 [7]), it shall be known as an insurance cooperative which is “engaged in the business of insuring life and property of cooperatives and their members” (Article 23 [9]). The recognition of cooperatives to engage in the insurance business came as early as 1973 when Presidential Decree 317 amended Act 2427, otherwise known as the Insurance Act, and which gave cooperatives the mandate to engage in insurance business.
There are, as of 2015, only two licensed cooperative insurance companies in the Philippines. They are: the CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative and the Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines.
CLIMBS Life & General Insurance Cooperative
Coop Life Insurance & Mutual Benefit Services (CLIMBS) Life & General Insurance Cooperative is a composite insurance cooperative established in 1971. It provides life insurance, property insurance and health-care products. CLIMBS is owned by more than 1,000 cooperatives and cooperative federations, comprising more than 1 million members.
Thus, it is also known as a “parent cooperative.” It started in Mindanao area where today it holds its main office in Cagayan de Oro. It was initiated by the Misamis-Oriental-Bukidnon-Camiguin Federation of Cooperatives and the Southern Philippines Education Cooperative Center in order to give affordable insurance protection to cooperative members who are mostly laborers, fishermen, farmers and other low-income workers. It pioneered in what is to be known as “grassroots insurance.”
It was not until a few years later, however, that CLIMBS was incorporated as a nonstock and nonprofit corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 1975. It was only on December 17, 1992, when CLIMBS was registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) pursuant to RA 6838, otherwise known as the Cooperative Code of the Philippines. It was registered again on March 17, 2004, under the amendatory charter of the CDA. It transacts business only with its members.
On April 20, 1994, it was granted a license as a mutual benefit association (MBA) by the Insurance Commission (IC). On June 1, 2007, CLIMBS, being an MBA, merged with the Cooperative Life Assurance Society of the Philippines, an insurance company, to form a new insurance company. It was the first-of-its-kind merger.
On April 21, 2010, CLIMBS was granted a license as a composite insurance company. It started its actual nonlife operation only in August 2010 with four products: motor car, fire, money security and payroll insurance and fidelity bonds.
Indeed, its distinct advantage is the capacity to offer tax-exempt insurance products.
This tax exemption and other tax incentives is pursuant to RA 9520 which provides the following exemptions: 1) income tax on income from CDA-registered operations; 2) value-added tax on CDA-registered sales or transactions; 3) 3-percent percentage tax under Section 116 of the Tax Code of 1997; 4) donor’s tax; 5) excise tax; 6) documentary stamp tax; 7) annual registration fee of P500; 8) exemption from all taxes on transactions with insurance companies and banks, including but not limited to 20-percent final tax on interest deposits and 7.5-percent final income tax on interest income derived from a depository bank under the expanded foreign currency-deposit system.
CLIMBS is registered with the CDA. It is a member of the International Cooperative & Mutual Federation (icmf), Asia Oceania Association of ICMF, Philippine Life Insurance Association, the Philippine Cooperative Center, and the National Confederation of Cooperatives. It has one subsidiary (subsidiary cooperative), its marketing arm, the Coop Life General Insurance and Financial Services Agency (Clifsa), which is a general agent for nonlife insurance. Clifsa was first registered with the IC on July 1, 2010. It should also be noted for its Institute of Financial Literacy, which conducts training sessions for its cooperative members.
It is noted that after the devastation of Supertyphoon Yolanda, it paid a total of P129 million in nonlife claims and P2 million in life claims.
As a life-insurance company, it offers the following products: 1) Co-op Life Savings Plan; 2) Co-op Loan Protection Plan; 3) Group Renewable Term Life; 4) Group Family Plan; 5) Group Accident, Death, Dismemberment, Disablement Insurance; 6) Group Life and Accident with Fire Insurance; 7) Group Accidental Death, Disablement and Dismemberment Indemnity, and Funeral Service Assistance; 8) Member Year Renewable Accident and Life; and 9) Permanent Plan.
As of the end of 2014, it has a total assets of P1.437.9 billion, a net worth of P658.2 million, and a net income of P153.6 million. Total life premiums amounted to P56.27 million, and total nonlife premiums amounted to P117.41 million representing 22,559 policies.
Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines
The Cooperative Insurance System of the Philippines (CISP) was established on January 25, 1974, with 69 cooperative organizations representing about 400,000 individuals. Today, it has more than 2,000 cooperative members representing over 700,000 individual members. As of the end of 2014, its total assets amounted to P400.8 million, its networth stood at P250 million and with a net income of P62 million.
Facing capital deficiency problems, the First Community Cooperative (Ficco) infused P83 million into CISP on July 2013. By 2014 CISP reported a net income of P62 million and declared a 13-percent dividend. Ficco is currently the third-biggest stockholder of CLIMBS and is the largest owner of CISP. Ficco also operates the Ficco MBA with assets of P390 million as of end of 2014. Ficco was originally known as the Ateneo Credit Union having been established by the teaching and nonteaching staff of Ateneo de Cagayan, also known as Xavier University.
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THE Department of Tourism (DOT) is giving renewed focus to the 3.5 million Filipinos living in the United States to boost visitor arrivals in the Philippines.
Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon T. Teo made this evident as she spoke with various Filipino communities in New Jersey and San Francisco during her visit to the US from August 12 to 15.
In a news statement, Teo said these Filipino-Americans should take time to visit and rediscover their home country. At a community event, dubbed the People’s Ball, in New Jersey, the DOT chief encouraged some 500 Fil-Ams to “invite your American friends and Facebook friends to come see our world-class tourist destinations and experience genuine Filipino hospitality. Remember, there’s no place like home.”
The US continues to be the second top source market for foreign visitors for the Philippines, accounting for some 15 percent of total arrivals in 2015. From January to May 2016, visitor arrivals from the US rose by 7.7 percent to 377,595.
Most of the visitors, however, are Filipinos who are now American passport holders, and come to the Philippines usually during the Christmas season. Teo said visitors from the US are projected to rise significantly in the next few years, as the agency works with the travel and tour operators to entice Fil-Ams, as well as the mainstream Americans, to visit the country. Mainstream Americans are those living in Southeastern and Southwestern US, like Tennessee and Oklahoma, and have no blood ties nor relations with the Philippines.
This year, the DOT is targeting to attract some 867,742 visitors from the US and at least 968,395 in 2017.
New York and New Jersey are key areas where some 337,000 Fil-Ams reside. Teo was invited to their community events and fiesta-like gatherings, which also featured Philippine entertainment celebrities.
Teo also went to San Francisco for the Pistahan Parade and Festival 2016 at Yerba Buena Gardens, attended by some 15,000 Fil-Ams.
“Many of our fellow Filipinos experience homesickness and long to visit our home country, as well as reunite with relatives and friends,” she said.
During her meetings with Filipino communities, Teo spoke more of her plans to speed up the growth of the tourism sector and give more jobs to Filipinos. She discussed a partnership with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) to support local communities by building more infrastructure and developing more products to harness their unique attractions as tourism destinations. Tieza, formerly the Philippine Visitors Authority, is tasked to implement the DOT’s infrastructure projects and facilitate investments in tourism enterprise zones nationwide.
She also spoke of her advocacy for the “one town, one product” concept and the Tourism Promotions Board’s (TPB) support to market the Philippines in the US, in the areas of medical, cultural and culinary tourism. Formerly the Philippine Conventions and Visitors Corp., the TPB is the marketing arm of the DOT.
The DOT, in partnership with the the Department of Foreign Affairs, has an annual project to bring home some 300 Fil-Ams and Fil-Canadians, called the Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tour Directors Tour to the Philippines. Usually held during the lean months between July and September, the tour usually includes a visit to Intramuros, investment forums and a tour of Malacañang, including an audience with the President. There is no word, however, if the project, begun by the Arroyo administration, will be continued under the Duterte administration.
Meanwhile, the DOT chief welcomed the offer of the Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK) Foundation to partner with the agency and provide new income opportunities for rural communities. ARK Foundation volunteers are mostly young professionals and next-generation Fil-Ams.
“To be able to give back to the community, particularly the marginalized sector, is, in fact, the bottom line of our inclusive tourism program,”
Teo stressed.
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TWO Sundays ago Monsignor Gerry gave a sermon against extrajudicial killings. He mentioned the answer of Bishop David to Manny Pacquiao’s defense of the death penalty upon scriptural authority. But Bishop David studied scriptural theology in Louvain— the MIT of Theology.
After mass I went to Monsignor to ask him how to access David’s answer.
He asked why.
I said I had answered Pacquiao on Twitter but briefly.
How brief? he asked in an ecclesiastical tone.
I said I called him an idiot.
The priest did not say it but his look said more: my answer needed expanding.
He e-mailed me Bishop David’s answer.
It was, of course, correct—not just logically but scripturally. Yet, I found it too kind and in a way patronizing. Bishop David spared Pacquiao what he knows about scripture, which is a universe by comparison to a grain of sand.
Let me try my hand at it.
Now, idiots who cite scripture never studied it. They think reading it is studying it; and that quoting it means knowing it. That is the farthest thing from the truth.
You and I use phrases from advanced physics. None of us pretends a doctorate in that field. We use words from quantum mechanics without understanding Schrodinger and his cat. But we do not cite equations like defenders of the death penalty cite scripture.
The most famous is “an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.” And presumably “a life for a life,” though I am not sure the last one is scripture. But the opthalmological and dental references—those I have encountered.
But far from a defense of the death penalty—and an incentive to barbarity—an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is a counsel of moderation in state-imposed punishments; though probably not in private revenge. I think a Jew went to the Pharisees to get an eye from his neighbor but I may be wrong.
Be that as it may, the counsel of a tooth for a tooth or any other organ for the same kind addressed the excesses of human nature. Before Leviticus and Numbers it used to be among the Jews as it continues to be among the Arabs:
A spleen for a tooth,
A family for an eye,
A clan for a life,
And the village if you take the guy’s sheep,
Because it happens to be his girlfriend.
So far from a counsel of barbarity, the Old Testament began with little nuggets of comparative moderation in the moral education of the race which God chose to be born in as His own Son. As Robert Barron puts it: Throughout the history of the Jews God was trying them on for size; stage by moral stage; until they were ripe and ready to receive his Son. And that was a mistake; although it wasn’t the Jews themselves but the Italians who killed him.
The Son of the Father,
Who was the same as the Son,
Said to the creatures
He had made in his own likeness:
“He without sin cast the first stone.”
Even as who is not screwing around
Condemn the woman caught on video.
(I made that up.)
And if a man slaps you on the cheek do not wipe out his village but offer your other cheek, as well. Yet, Christ did not really have to tell them to respect human life, as one respects one’s own; and to love one another as one loves oneself and thereby become a trinity in one person just like God. For even in the Old Testament it was clear, right from the very first verses.
God made all living things already living—be they on the earth, in the water, or in the sky. But man he made out of clay. And it was dead. Until God put His mouth on the mouth of His creature and blew His spirit into it.
Man came to life with the breath of God. The very same breath the loving Father exchanged with the Son, and the loving Son with the beloved Father. And that breath, passing back and forth, said Augustine, is the Holy Spirit.
That is why the Church gets all hot and bothered, not so much that life is taken—men being what they are they will take it—but that
some dare say
it is okay.
Not just in extreme cases but just to get a point across.
The taking of any life is a taking of the breath of God; which, by the way, not even God takes back.
We die at the hands of each other, or from sickness or old age, because of the wrong we did when we were still immortal as He made us at first.
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DIRECT flights between the Philippines and Israel should be pursued for two-way tourism traffic between the two countries to grow.
Israel Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau said the Philippine government should address accesibility issues for tourists on both sides.
“Tourism is one of the most promising areas of cooperation with the Philippines. It is a natural link with Filipinos who are very keen on going to the Holy Land and Israelis, who are, by nature, nature lovers and ecotourists. We have to develop it. Our challenge is to create a bridge between our countries through direct flights,” Matityau said.
Matityau added that more than 100 Philippine travel agencies have already engaged in Israel familiarization tours and that they are also expecting an Israeli TV project to feature the Philippines in one of its shows.
The Israeli ambassador also said that wrong notions about a country can hinder tourism growth and prevent tourists from having the experience in their visits.
“We have to remove psychological barriers. We both suffer from bad image. Israel, because of the Middle East conflict, and Philippines, with the so-called image of Mindanao. In both cases, it is false,” Matityau said.
He added: “You have to really put it into consideration how you promote a country. We have to discern between the noise and the voice. You have 8 million people in Israel calling it home and I do not think you hear from them crisis all the time,” Matityau said.
Matityau in describing Israel said their country is a combination of beautiful landscape and man-made scape, incredible cultures with 100 different communities, along with a thriving food and wine culture.
He also said Israel is a mix of old and new, while restating that Israel is the promised land and the land of many promises.
The Israeli Embassy, together with the Quezon City government and QCX, recently showcased a five-minute audio-video presentation dubbed “Open Doors,” detialing the plight of 1,300 Israelis escaping from the Nazis in Germany to the Philippines.
Matityau said the Philippines welcoming Israeli Jews into the country showed how Filipinos are very much willing to make the right decision during a difficult time in history.
“It shows something about the heart of the Philippines. When we talk about the story of [former President] Manuel L. Quezon, we are talking about a very strong moral compass, which was very difficult to execute,” he said.
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CANADA is not holding back the Philippines’s current economic momentum with its new and aggressive immigration policy that is targeting the country’s skilled work force and the youth sector.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham) President Julian Payne said there would be no brain drain in the Philippines just because they are encouraging Filipinos to find employment or pursue an education in their country.
“We are helping the employment situation in the Philippines. They will work overseas and add to their skills and experience. Then, they will eventually go back,” Payne said.
Payne added that Filipinos returning to the Philippines at the prime of their careers would be assets when they work again in the country because of what they have learned, while those returning in their old age could serve as advisors based on their experience.
On the other hand, Payne said inviting Filipino students to further their education in Canada would provide benefits on both sides.
“Students are the lifeblood and future of a country. There are schools that need to be filled. It will be an enriching experience,” Payne added.
However, he clarified that they are in no way influencing Filipinos who will enroll in Canadian schools to stay in their country for good.
“Canada needs immigrants. We have a low birthrate and an expanding economy. We need to fill in jobs,” Payne said.
Recently, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship John McCallum was in the country to announce that they will be accepting 300,000 permanent new residents this year with Filipinos high on their list.
Payne said Filipinos are a logical choice to fill in jobs in Canada because of their work ethic and good moral background.
“Filipinos are good workers and they better themselves at work. They are also good citizens and they pay their taxes,” he said.
Payne also added that Filipinos are good fit for integration in Canada because they are fluent in English, practices Catholicism and are family oriented.
He said Filipinos who have migrated to Canada have found work as blue- and white-collared workers.
“They have found jobs here as accountants all the way to engineers,” he said.
Payne added that Canadian government policy in theory and practice is multicultural. He said most people living in Canada are first-to fourth-generation immigrants.
Filipinos, along with the Chinese and Indians, are the fastest-growing ethnic groups in Canada.
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There is hope for the big players in the mining industry, amid the crackdown launched by Environment Secretary Regina Paz L. Lopez versus irresponsible mining operations, with over 100 new projects being reviewed by the Duterte administration.
In fact, Environment Undersecretary Mario Luis J. Jacinto said the ongoing mining audit—first thought to be Lopez’s way of curbing mining operations in the country—will eventually benefit large-scale miners who responsibly do business in the Philippines.
Jacinto said the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is now reviewing more than 100 mining applications that were put on hold by the Aquino administration.
“We will, on the basis of existing operations, submit our policy recommendations and the directions to take [on the review of new applications]. On the basis of that, then a review of the permitting processes will have to be undertaken and then deliberate decision on how to proceed with it; what is allowed, what should be restricted will be put in place,” he said.
In 2012 then-President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Executive Order (EO) 79 effectively putting on hold the processing of new mining projects until a new revenue-sharing measure has been put in place by Congress.
“We have rich mineral resources, we have large ecosystem, so it is a fragile ecosystem. We have resources that are God-given, so we must make very deliberate decisions on how to best utilize them. And what will be the best land uses for all the areas,” Jacinto added.
The applications for exploration, transport, export and all other mining-related permits including agreements, already reached “hundreds” since the moratorium was imposed, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official said.
“We are now doing the assessment; we are waiting for the results of the audit first then we can take it from there,” Jacinto added.
The government, through the DENR-MGB, is doing an audit on all mining operations in the country, which already led to the suspension of 10 large-scale mines.
“We now expect to get the comments in the audit and the recommendations and then it should turn out to be a good jump-off point for industry monitoring,” Jacinto said.
Data from Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) showed that the mining sector could infuse around $20 billion to $30 billion to the economy over the next five to 10 years with the inclusion of new projects.
The group’s latest breakdown showed that the combined mining investments expected this year stands at $2.25 billion. The country is also anticipating projects with a combined value of $6 billion in 2017. In 2018 mining investments are expected to go as high as $14.75 billion.
This year, the projects that are expected to be operational are those of Asiaticus Mining Corp. in Davao Oriental and Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. in Palawan. To be followed by Philex Mining Corp.’s Silangan project in Surigao del Norte, Nadecor’s Kingking project in Davao del Norte, the Balabag Gold-Silver project of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc., which are all expected to take off in 2017.
In 2018 projects targeted for operation are the Tampakan Mine development of Sagitarius Mines in South Cotobato, the project of Intex Resources in Mindoro, the Masbate gold project of Philsaga Mining Corp., the nickel-mine project of San Miguel Corp., through Philnico in Surigao del Sur, and the Balatoc Mines project of Benguet Corp.
As of now, the sole project expected in 2019 is the Far South East Gold project of Lepanto Mning Corp. in Benguet.
Jacinto advised investors to make sure that they are compliant before investing in mining in the Philippines. “If you put in that kind of investment, then you also make sure that you are compliant. Because it is useless if you put that kind of investment and you are not compliant,” he said.
There are four considerations for mining operations to continue in the Philippines under the Duterte administration, he said.
“It should be technically feasible; it will be environmentally compliant, socially acceptable and financially viable. Any of the imperatives absent, then it means it is not time to mine,” he added.
He said there are companies that existed for almost half a century and they have complied with the highest standard of mining, which other mining companies can emulate.
The mining audit, he said, will be completed by the end of the month. The DENR chief, he said, will always have the final say whether a mining operation should continue or stop, based on the new mining audit criteria.
Jacinto represented President Duterte in the ongoing Mining Philippines 2016 Conference and Exhibition in Pasay City.
During his speech, Jacinto said, while news headlines over the past weeks highlighted alleged environmental violations of miners, suspensions of mining operations and show-cause orders, he sees the audit as “a blessing in disguise to responsible miners who have religiously followed and are compliant of mining and environmental laws, rules and regulations.”
“Those who have clearly violated the terms and conditions of their contracts; taken shortcuts; largely ignored the adverse impact of their operations to their host communities; polluted waterways so essential to the productivity of farmers and fisherfolks; and threatened the very survival of people who should benefit from mining from these economic activities are the ones who have to face sanctions for their
irresponsible acts,” he said.
Jacinto’s remark referring to COMP participants as “responsible miners” receive loud applause from conference participants.
“It was an excellent speech,” said Jose Leviste, president of OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc.
COMP Vice President for Legal and Policy Ronald Recidoro said apparently, “Jacinto knows the language of responsible miners.”
COMP President Benjamin Philip G. Romualdez remains optimistic of the prospects of responsible miners under the Duterte administration.
Romualdez, the president of Benguet Corp., assured Jacinto that the COMP will follow the law, and we will engage in responsible mining, using only the best practice available to ensure that our host communities and the environment will thrive under our care.
“We are not afraid of the ongoing audit of the DENR. We welcome it! We welcome this purging of illegal and noncompliant mining operations. We have always operated under some of the strictest laws and we believe that if you cannot obey these laws, you should not be in this industry,” he said.
However, he said the mining industry does not need a new law, adding that the existing mining law is one of the best in the world today, because it already integrates stringent rules on the environment and caring for the local communities.
“What is needed is strict and fair enforcement of a stable policy regime that promotes the long term stewardship of our environment and natural resources,” he said.
He said COMP has always maintained the highest standard of professionalism in the conduct of business. “As a highly regulated industry, we seriously follow the Mining Act and all regulatory rules of the DENR.”
Romualdez said of the 21 member-companies of the COMP currently operating today, 17 have already secured ISO 14001 certification for their environmental management systems.
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THE New Vois Association of the Philippines (NVAP) hopes that the first orders of President Duterte to prohibit smoking in public places nationwide would materialize.
In a statement, NVAP President Emer Rojas said they continue to look forward on how the government plans to finally implement the nationwide no smoking policy, much like what he did in Davao City during his time as mayor.
“We hope that a comprehensive nationwide smoke-free policy will be adopted soon in order to provide immediate protection to the people’s health against the ills brought by smoking,” Rojas said.
It can be recalled that during the campaign period and prior to his assumption as president, Duterte has already vowed to implement a nationwide no smoking policy.
The move, Duterte said, would essentially be an expansion of the Davao City ordinances against smoking, such as prohibiting the puffing of cigarettes, tobacco, shisha (waterpipe), e-cigarettes, or similar devices in public.
The no smoking policy of Davao City also provides that the open-space smoking areas must have prominent “Smoking Area” sign displayed, coupled with posters warning of the ill-effects of smoking.
“The President certainly needs to look no further than the model he put in place in Davao City in prohibiting smoking, as it has already been recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective smoke-free policy,” Rojas said.
Aside from protecting one’s health, the antismoking advocate said having a nationwide smoking ban would also shield nonsmokers from secondhand smoke.
“Prohibiting smoking in public places would help curb the risks of secondhand smoke, which has been proven as equally harmful as puffing those death sticks,” Rojas said.
Secondhand smoke is defined as the smoke that has been exhaled or breathed out by the person smoking. It is also the smoke that comes out of a lighted cigarette.
Rojas added that, in the long run, implementing the smoking ban nationwide would help the country achieve one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) being pushed by the United Nations (UN).
In particular, he said the no smoking policy can help meet SDG 3, which calls for the ensuring of healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
“Noncommunicable diseases, such as smoking-related illnesses, are among those cited by the UN as having a large burden on human health worldwide. Having a smoking ban all over the country can certainly help reduce the risks, if not eliminate, that burden,” Rojas said.
In the Philippines, an estimated 10 people die every hour because of smoking-related diseases.
Smoking-related illnesses include various types of cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart disease, among others.
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13:50 by ZLHR Have your say: Protest aftermath-state security agents, police clampdown on political activists
HUMAN rights lawyers on Friday 26 August 2016 endured a hectic day as they mounted searches for several political and human rights activists, who were reported missing after they were picked up by some state security agents and police officers in a retributive exercise following the suppression of anti-government protests.
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President Tsvangirai and other political leaders under the banner of the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) did their best to comply with the law in organizing today’s mega-demonstration to press for comprehensive electoral reforms ahead of the next election.
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6:47 by africageographic .com Have your say: Book Review: Elephant Dawn by Sharon Pincott
Every now and then a book comes along that breaks through the wallpaper of my own life and delivers its message intravenously. Elephant Dawn by Sharon Pincott did that for me – an intense read, inspiring and moving.
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Statement by leaders of the political parties under the banner of the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA)
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Here is this week's Clipboard, with its usual selection of items of activity in and around Harare in coming weeks. This e-newsletter includes information about arts, theatre, sport and business events - in fact, about anything!
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I am a 30 year old Patriotic Zimbabwean. Since I am so patriotic, let me start by reminding you sir that Sally H Mugabe was the first female to be buried at the national heroes shrine 12 years after our independence. Ratio of males to females in Zimbabwe is 52%:48% in favour of females.
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11:57 by Kudakwashe Marangwanda Have your say: Open to letter to Robert Mugabe: Your time is up, Mr President
I write this letter to you, President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, whilst in the very heart of the United Kingdom, away from my beloved home country of Zimbabwe, because you have destroyed my life - just as you have destroyed the lives of millions of other Zimbabweans - to tell you that your time is up.
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5:37 by AIM Have your say: Renamo gunmen spread terror in Murrupula
Maputo (AIM) – Gunmen of the Mozambican rebel movement Renamo launched a pre-dawn attack on Saturday against the Nihessiue administrative post, in Murrupula district, in the northern province of Nampula, according to a report on the independent television station, STV.
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Police have arrested #Tajamuka Spokesperson, Promise Mkwananzi. Mr Mkwananzi had gone to Harare Central for his routine report as per bail conditions granted to him on the 7th June 2016 following the Shutdown organised together with Pastor Evan Mawarire of #ThisFlag Campaign.
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12:14 by Innocent Gonese Have your say: Statement by MDC Chief Whip, Hon. Innocent Gonese
The MDC T Caucus is appalled, dismayed and disgusted by the anti- people behaviour displayed by ZANU PF members of Parliament in walking out of Parliament on diverse occasion to frustrate and thwart important motions to discuss definite matters of urgent public importance raised by Members of Parliament from the Party of excellence, the Movement for Democratic Change. The latest illustration of this disgusting behaviour is in regard to the very noble motion introduced by MDC T Vice President and Member Parliament for Kuwadzana East Honourable Nelson Chamisa on the 18th August 2016.
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5:33 by Obert Gutu Have your say: MDC is not a terrorist organisation
Reports in the Sunday Mail edition of August 28,2016 portraying the MDC as a terrorist organisation are extremely disturbing,grossly offensive and patently untrue.The fact of the matter is that the MDC is not training any terror squads allegedly to destabilize Zimbabwe.For the record,the MDC is a lawful and peace-loving social democratic political party that was formed in September,1999.False reports to the effect that the MDC has been training its youth wing in para-military tactics and urban violence should.therefore,be dismissed with the utter contempt and disdain that they rightfully deserve.
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Gweru city council commissioner convicted of assault
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7:52 by Brenna Matendere Have your say: Gweru city council commissioner convicted of assault
GWERU city council commissioner, Mark Choga has been convicted of assault in a case in which he was accused of battering a former employee of the local authority.
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Zimbabweans should be geared for the State of emergency and the worst
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12:01 by Don Chigumba Have your say: Zimbabweans should be geared for the State of emergency and the worst
The political atmosphere in Zimbabwe is volatile and the Zimbabweans should expect the worst. Minster of Home affairs (Chombo) is the source of the current violence caused by the police to the innocent citizens. Mr. Chombo violated the constitution of Zimbabwe when instructed the police to harass unarmed innocent civilians. All these demonstrations were approved by the courts of the land and someone like Chombo thinks that his evil powers to undermine the constitution of Zimbabwe will silence people.
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Bail hearing for 68 activists rolled over to 31 August 2016
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12:11 by ZLHR Have your say: Bail hearing for 68 activists rolled over to 31 August 2016
On Tuesday 30 August the Magistrate Court rolled over the bail hearing of 68 activists who were arrested over the demonstrations on Friday last week to 31 August 2016.
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13:53 by Crisis Publications Have your say: Right to life under threat
Following the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) march (held on August 26, 2016) which resulted in bloody clashes between the police and protestors, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition is alarmed over the utter disregard of citizens’ inalienable right to life as well as personal liberty by the State.
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Makarau should admit to Zimbabweans, as she did to SADC, that electoral system is flawed
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12:10 by Tendai Ruben Mbofana Have your say: Makarau should admit to Zimbabweans, as she did to SADC, that electoral system is flawed
Addressing the Electoral Commissions Forum of the Southern Africa Development Community (EFC-SADC) 18th Annual General Conference - a few days ago, in Botswana - the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) chairperson Rita Makarau made a tacit admission that Zimbabwe's electoral system was flawed.
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Innovative use of fertilizers revives hope for Africa’s Green Revolution
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14:03 by ZLHR Have your say: ZLHR rescues juveniles as dozens of people languish in prison
70 Zimbabweans including ordinary citizens are currently enduring jail time after they were condemned to prison by Harare Magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe, when they appeared in court on Saturday 27 August 2016.
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PCC outlines way forward
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12:04 by VOA Have your say: SADC urged to tackle Zimbabwe Crisis
JOHANNESBURG —The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has expressed outrage over the Zimbabwean government's heavy handedness in dealing with protests that have gripped the nation.
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Why the Land Compensation Fund cannot be funded by rent
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14:27 by Ben Freeth Have your say: Why the Land Compensation Fund cannot be funded by rent
The bankrupt Zimbabwean government is under mounting pressure to compensate dispossessed white commercial farmers. Since it needs to gain access to international funding and loans, the government announced in March this year that it was establishing a “Land Compensation Fund”.
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11:09 by Own Correspondent Have your say: Africa’s other UDI sets pace on the Horn
There are three letters every Zimbabwean knows, though most were not born at the time.
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15:36 by Chris Ncube Have your say: SA considers Zimbabwe loan application
South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, has agreed to consider the facilitation of a line of credit to Zimbabwe.
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10:57 by AIM Have your say: Renamo attacks village in Mossurize
Maputo, 30 Aug (AIM) – Gunmen of the Mozambican rebel movement Renamo on Monday morning attacked the village of Djoconhiwa, in Mossurize district, in the central province of Manica, according to a report in Tuesday’s issue of the independent daily “O Pais”.
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Yesterday was a bizarre experience. In the morning I planned to take part in a march that was due to be led by 18 political parties to the Headquarters of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission where a petition on electoral reform was to be handed over. All previous MDC marches had been peaceful, happy events, virtually no Police presence and not a hint of violence or trouble.
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A frustrated Phelekezela Mphoko twice approached President Robert Mugabe offering to resign from his post as co-vice president due to a tense relationship with his counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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The Mugabe ‘official’ view of the chaos in Harare on Friday is that it was the work of paid demonstrators for the imperialist West aiming at regime change. And, as everyone has learnt from the Herald, regime change is un-African.
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Police have arrested Pride Mkono Makomborero Haruzivishe and Dube Mehluli at the Harare Magistrates Court today. The three were waving placards urging the state to release Promise Mkwananzi and others.
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