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DUTERTE LEADS THE PACK, RACE HEATS UP! ⦿ POE disqualified for second time ⦿ MAR to DUTERTE: “Suntukan na lang” ⦿ DUTERTE to MAR: “Lets have a gun duel!” The 2016 Philippine presi- the pack besting his oppo- dential race is almost nents. reaching its crescendo and But some say the surveys boiling point as protago- are flawed and defective. nists step up their respec- tive campaign, exchanging Reports from Manila say Rodrigo Duterte Grace Poe Mar Roxas barbs and brickbats to woo Mar Roxas and Duterte are from slapping, to a boxing among voters with the fire voters. animatedly engaged in a bout and a gun duel. provided by the controver- See related stories word war that has culmi- sial and foul mouthed Da- Latecomer Rodrigo Duterte, This has provided some on Page 3 nated to physical challenges vao city Mayor Duterte. according to surveys, leads form of entertainment Ramos tells Duterte, Roxas: Andrew Tan’s Emperador buys Spain’s Fundador Act like global leaders By: Tina Arceo-Dumlao By: Gil Cabacungan LISTED liquor company world’s largest brandy Emperador Inc. owned by company and makes the Former President Fidel V. they would not only be tycoon Andrew L. Tan has Tan-led firm one of the Ramos said that if Mar Rox- compared to past Philip- acquired Fundador Pedro largest foreign investors in as and Rodrigo Duterte pine Presidents but they Domecq, Spain’s largest Jerez, the brandy capital of want to be President, they would also be compared and oldest brandy, in an “all Spain. should act like one. with other world leaders on -cash” deal worth 275 mil- Under the deal closed on the global stage. lion euros, or P13.8 billion, The 87-year-old Ramos, Saturday in Madrid, Grupo the Inquirer learned Mon- whose term ended 17 years “My advice, simple: Act like Emperador Spain S.A., a day. ago, said that Roxas and a Philippine President who company owned by Em- Duterte should realize that (Continued on page6 ) The purchase solidifies Em- perador Inc., will acquire perador’s position as the (Continued on page7 ) Two FA-50 Golden Eagle Fighter/trainers jets were delivered to the Philippine Airforce recently as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program. Trudeau The aircrafts, the first installment of the 12 jet planes ordered from South Korea boost the air capability of welcomes Philippines in its patrol and security missions. first wave of refugees New Philippine Air Force fighter jets PM’s message on Page 6 As Jesus' birth nears, Waves’ Christmas bundles of joy! sadness is 'not allowed,' Damian Carter Mendoza Riley Teresa Castro Pope says born Dec. 4, 2015 born Dec. 9, 2015 by Elise Harris On Gaudete Sunday Pope taken in by fatigue; sadness Francis opened the Holy in any form is not allowed, Door of Rome’s basilica of even though we have rea- St. John Lateran, telling at- son to be with the many tendees that the joy of Je- concerns and the many sus’ birth overcomes the forms of violence which sadness caused by hatred hurt humanity,” the Pope and violence. said Dec. 13. As Christmas approaches, “we cannot let ourselves be (Continued on page17 ) December 2015 2 Waves Filipinos Making News December 2015 3 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Mar to Duterte: Suntukan na lang Comelec urged to rule By Alexis Romero on Poe, Duterte DQ crime incidents that tran- spired in the city last year. soon The comment appeared to By Christina Mendez have hit a raw nerve with Duterte, who has been per- ceived as a strong anti- criminality crusader. The mayor responded to Rox- as’ statement by claiming that the LP presidential bet is not a graduate of Wharton School of Economics. He also threat- ened to slap Roxas if they see each other during the cam- paign period. Liberal Party presidential bet Mar Roxas said he was not able to Roxas, however, stressed that control his emotions when he said he was ready to have a slapping his statement about the crimi- match with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. File photos nal incidents in Davao was based on data from the Philip- MANILA, Philippines - There “Talk. Talk. Talk. That’s all you pine National Police. He went Sen. Grace Poe (left) and her adoptive mother, actress Susan might be no slapping match do Digong. You keep on talk- on to say that he should be Roces, visit the tomb of Fernando Poe Jr. at the Manila North between Liberal Party (LP) ing… (gives address in Cubao, th allowed to slap Duterte if he Cemetery on FPJ’s 11 death anniversary. .KRIZJOHN ROSALES presidential bet Manuel “Mar” Quezon City). I will wait for was able to prove that he real- Roxas II and Davao City you,” Roxas said, referring to ly graduated from Wharton, MANILA, Philippines - Senate the country,” he added. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte after the mayor by his nickname. President Franklin Drilon yes- the business school of the Uni- Drilon also said that the con- all. terday urged Commission on “I am angry with bullies. I am versity of Pennsylvania. tinuing uncertainty due to the But a fist fight between two angry with those who take Elections Chairman Andres Roxas was included in the list lack of resolution on the dis- presidential bets is now possi- advantage. I am angry with Bautista to immediately con- of notable alumni in the Uni- qualification cases creates ble. those who act like kings. I am vene the full Comelec so they versity of Pennsylvania web- unnecessary political tensions. angry with those with heavy can rule soonest on the pend- While admitting that he was site. There are groups that would fists. I am angry with people ing disqualification cases disappointed with himself for take advantage of the inability who think they are the only According to the website, Rox- against presidential aspirants challenging Duterte to a slap- of the Comelec to immediately powerful ones in our coun- as earned his Bachelor of Sci- Sen. Grace Poe and Davao City ping match, Roxas said he is resolve the petitions to spread try,” he added. ence in Economics at the Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. ready to engage in a fist fight lies and disrupt the conduct of Wharton School in 1979. with the tough talking mayor, Roxas said bullying is already Drilon noted that if the cases peaceful and credible elec- whom he branded as a bully. a worn out technique and he Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid were unresolved, these would tions in the country. is unfazed by Duterte’s recent spokesman and Akbayan Rep. pose serious threats to fair “Just do what you want to do. “The talks of election delays statements against him. Ibarra Gutierrez expressed and credible elections in May And the slapping match? Bakit are nothing but a part of sinis- doubts that Roxas would real- 2016. pa sampalan? Pambabae ‘yan. “Kung hindi ka pa nakahanap ter efforts peddled by certain ly engage in a slapping match Suntukan na lang? Di ba? ng iyong katapat Digong, “Chairman Bautista should quarters that are out to put a with Duterte. (Why a slapping match? nandito ako. Hindi kita fulfill his patriotic duty and doubt in the minds of the pub- That’s for girls. How about a aatrasan (If you haven’t found “Well, I doubt that he actually lead the Comelec in immedi- lic regarding the 2016 elec- fist fight?),” Roxas told report- your match yet Digong, I am meant it literally right?” ately providing a fair resolu- tions. We must not to fall into ers on Tuesday at the LP’s here. I won’t back down on Gutierrez said. tion to the petitions,” he said. that trap,” he added. Balay headquarters in Quezon you),” the LP standard bearer “If you are repeatedly bullied, He also said that the early res- City. said. it has to end. You have to olution of the petitions against Lim inhibits on MR deliber- “This is very simple. I am very stand up against it,” he added. Poe and Duterte would give ation the Supreme Court (SC) suffi- sober and I am focused on Word war Meanwhile, Christian Robert what is good for the country,” cient time to review and ur- The rift between Roxas and Lim, the lone Comelec com- he added. Mindanao officials back Mar gently render its final verdict Duterte started last October missioner who voted against Meanwhile, local officials from on the cases. Roxas said he was not able to when the mayor accused the the disqualification of Poe, Mindanao yesterday reaf- control his emotions when he LP camp of spreading rumors “Whatever the Comelec’s deci- inhibited himself from the firmed their support for Rox- said he was ready to have a that he has throat cancer. sion on the cases may be, I am Comelec en banc’s delibera- as amid the surge in Duterte’s slapping match with Duterte. Roxas, who used to be a close sure that these will be brought tion on the motion for recon- survey ratings. friend of Duterte, has denied before the Supreme Court for sideration (MR) she filed con- “I was disappointed with my- the allegation. its final decision on the mat- cerning the disqualification self and I was distracted,” he At least 24 lawmakers and governors met with Roxas at ter. The prompt action of the case lodged by lawyer Estrella said. The word war resumed early the LP’s Balay headquarters Comelec will give the high Elamparo.