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P5-T earners to benefit from unconditional cash transfers THE poorest 50 percent of households earning P5,000 or less a month apiece will get unconditional cash transfers of up to P6,000 a year each in the initial phase of the tax reform program submitted last September by the Department of Finance (DOF) to the Congress. Finance Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua said highly targeted social protection programs to vulnerable sectors, rather than providing outright tax exemptions to both rich and poor, would better shield them from the impact of the reforms in tax policy and administration that the DOF is pushing under its proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act. “We propose to do a

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In a press statement released on Tuesday, November 15, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan has appealed for understanding and cooperation as it deals with its historic financial crisis to date. The decline in the financial health of XU, the statement said, is “unprecedented in our 83-year history.” As the university traverses the K+12 transition years, this financial crisis is “expected to get worse before it can get better.” According to the statement, the losses are a result of decreasing enrollment from the highest of 16,313 in SY2010-2011 down to 13,729 in SY2016-2017. This falling trend is aggravated by the loss of tertiary enrollment during the K+12 transition years (2016-2020) as the senior high school program is being established throughout the country and there are no President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and members of his delegation go over some documents during their bilateral meeting with students for two college year levels. top Malaysian officials led by Prime Minister Dato Sri Haji Mohammad Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak in the Prime Minister’s

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XU calls for solidarity amid financial challenges

Office in Perdana Square, Putrajaya, Malaysia on November 10, 2016. (PCO)

Improved road to bring more tourists in MisOcc

The tourism industry in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, is seen to get a boost with the newly paved road leading to its scenic Hoyoyoy Highland Botanical Garden. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 10 Director Evelyn T. Barroso said a total of P53.4 million was spent for the concreting with grouted riprap lined canal of Sta. Maria Hoyohoy Road. The improved Sta. Maria Hoyohoy Road will allow tourists to have an easier and smoother trip to Hoyohoy Highland Botanical Garden where the large collection of plants for scientific studies, the breathtaking view of Panguil Bay and the vast resources of Mt. Malindang Ranges Natural Park can be seen. Aside from facilitating

access to scenic and natural attractions, the completed project will address traffic congestion caused by the influx of tourists during Christmas season. Tangub City, tagged as the Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines and the little Baguio of Misamis Occidental, is frequently visited by tourists during Yuletide season, for its recreation of famous landmarks in the world using colorful lights and glowing decorations. About Tangub Tangub City is located at the Southern curve of Dshape Misamis Occidental Province, part of Mindanao. Tangub City is composed of 55 barangays spread over a land area of 16,572 hectares. The topography is approximately 40 percent See road, page B7

From national government agencies to local communities

PLDT calls for a national consensus to support rollout of broadband infrastructure LEADING telecommunications and digital services provider PLDT Inc. (PLDT) is calling for the harmonization of national policies and local government regulations to speed up the deployment of broadband infrastructure and support the vision to transform the Philippines into a digital nation. Echoing an industrysupported resolution, PLDT suggested that a standard permit system be set up to minimize bureaucratic delays and strengthen stakeholder

support for the rollout of network infrastructure to more areas in the country. In a speech delivered at a recent summit hosted by the Department of Infor-

mation and Communication Technology (DICT) for government units and ICT players, PLDT and Smart Communications Senior Vice President for

Network Services Mario G. Tamayo presented current challenges in the rollout of wired broadband infrastructure. See rollout, page B5

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You are rewarded by your service The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November17, 2016-Thursday) Luke 5:1-11-And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing [their] nets. And he entered

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Based on the audited financial statements of Xavier, the net loss from school operations was P160M in SY2014-2015 and P90M in SY2015-2016. “Operational losses of these magnitudes are unprecedented, never seen before by XU,” the university said, adding that it has initiated cost-cutting measures in all aspects of Xavier operations across all of its campuses. The budget approved by the Board of Trustees for SY2016-2017 is also projected to result in a deficit of P199M. Christmas cash gifts As a result of these unprecedented losses, XU is unable to provide Christmas cash gifts to its employees this year, a practice that started in 1997. “According to our audited financial statements for SY2015-2016, we had a net loss from school operations of P89.7M. Since we had a net loss from the previous school year, I regret there will be no Christmas gratuity for 2016,” XU president Fr. Roberto C. Yap SJ said in his memo to the employees on October 13. A week later, on October 20, the XU Non-teaching Employees Union (XUNTELU) filed a Notice of Strike out of dismay at the inability of the university to allot Christmas cash gifts to its employees. Meetings were held between XUNTELU and the university officials before the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) during the first two weeks of November, but they did not yield an agreement.

into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, On November 12, XUNTELU members voted, through balloting, to launch a labor strike on November 22. Affiliated with the Associated Labor Union - Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALUTUCP), XUNTELU has 183 members, making up 16.4% of the 1,118 regular employees of the university. The capacity of the university to give a cash gift depends on the net income (excess of revenue over expenses) from school operations of the previous school year as reported in the audited financial statements. The university officials also emphasized that “While it has been a past practice, the Christmas Cash Gift is not a benefit, but a ‘gift’ which is not obligatory. As a gratuity, it is not listed among the benefits in our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).” Despite the drastic losses of the university, XU continued to find ways to provide a modest amount of gift for its employees this Yuletide season. “In consideration of the appeals that have been received, we asked each unit to sacrifice some items from their respective budgets to be able to allot Php1,000.00 per full-time employee as a Christmas gift,” the university said. Restoring XU’s financial health Beginning SY2016-2017, Yap iterated that “a cash gift will be apportioned only if there is net income realized from the previous school year. As we all share when the university is doing well financially, I ask that we also help when XU is financially challenged.” As per the staff hand-

we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: In Ephesians 6:6-8not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will book of XU, “Employees may receive cash gifts, as authorized by the President on special occasions.” This means that the granting of a cash gift is “a management prerogative and an act of generosity beyond what is strictly due to the recipient.” A gratuity is a way of showing graciousness that is in no sense a reward for performing duties past, present or future. As such, Yap said, “it shall not be construed as a university obligation nor can it ripen into a benefit.” The university officials assured that the suspension of the cash gift is only temporary and will resume once financial health is restored. As the Jesuit-run university faces this historic crisis, it remains optimistic and confident that its financial status will improve as the K+12 program normalizes in SY 2020-2021.

WE all heard how Cabinet members have been able to successfully convince President Duterte to sign COP21. Education is indeed a convincing factor in the war of climate change. As government negotiators, NGO representatives and business delegates are assembling at COP22 to discuss taking action to limit global warming to

1.5 degrees, we need to ask ourselves what policy measures will be most effective for reaching this goal. For one, we need to speed and scale up the transition to 100 percent renewable energy to avoid the most damaging aspects of climate change and help address the needs of the most vulnerable. But another part of this work to turn the promises of Paris into action and flesh out

“We continue to value the support of the XU community members and we call for further understanding, cooperation, and solidarity as we journey to restore the financial status of the University. We are grateful for the blessings that continue to come our way and pray that we fan the flames of gratitude even as we are buffeted by winds of uncertainty.” The university officials added, “We assure our students and parents that XU will do its best to ensure that classes and other activities (including Xavier Festival Days) will continue as normally as possible while we work to resolve this labor dispute. The safety and security of our students, teachers, and staff will be our paramount concern. We will do our best to continue to provide the quality education that is expected of Xavier.”

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Motivating Pupils to Love in Reading By Josephine C. Pensahan, Teacher I Indalasa Elementary School District X, Division of Malaybalay City

Teachers should look for ways to motivate pupils to love in reading knowing of its immense rewards. Aside from enhancing communication skills, it also helps reduce stress. If you’re going to encourage pupils to read, make sure you’re leading by example. Instead of grading papers when pupils are silent reading, read a book.

Education a key driver to deliver climate action By CATHERINE LOPENA ANCHEZ Teacher I Don Victoriano Central School Purok 2, Lalud, Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental

doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free. You are rewarded by your service to God. Like the multitude of fishes were given to them as rewards for letting Jesus to use their sailboat. What you have

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what the fine print of the deal actually focuses on education. Called Education for Sustainable Development, it is targeted across all levels from K-12 to vocational to college to post-graduate and even to non-conventional levels. With UNESCO as the lead agency, the learning content is all about climate change, biodiversity, disaster risk reduction and sustainable consumption and production into the curriculum.

Talk about the book that you’re reading with them, and how you can’t wait to read before you go to bed. A great way to promote a love of a reading is to invite someone to your classroom to discuss the pleasure and benefit of it. This inspires your students to read or even be an author themselves someday. Many students don’t like

to read because it’s hard for them. Teach children reading strategies (i.e. repeated reading) to help them feel confident and read fluently. Book clubs and reading groups are a great way for students to socialize and share their thoughts. This interaction makes reading more enjoyable, and it enhance their comprehension skills. Studies have shown that when students choose their own books it will boost their

reading ability. Make sure you have an abundance of different genres and themes in your classroom library from which students may choose. All you have to do is find out what your students love and get them to read the first selection. Once they get a taste of the set, they will definitely want to keep reading to find out what happens next. Laying out the benefits of reading may be the best way to enhance appreciation and encourage them to pick up a book on their own.

Virtual reality education By MARY ANN QUIOCO ESCARPE Teacher II Petianan Elementary School

GOOGLE is to bring virtual reality to one million schoolchildren as part of a new learning initiative. For adults, the huge company is offering five hours of free digital skills training to anyone who would like it with both face-to-face and online mentoring on basic web skills available to users. Cardboard headsets will be used by students to experience virtual reality

as part of their education. That’s because virtual reality can spark students’ imagination and help them learn about topics like how blood flows through the human body or the impact climate change is having on the Great Barrier Reef in an engaging and immersive way. Expeditions is also an app which inspires students to think about their future professions by taking a virtual

trip to work environments like a hospital operating theatre or behind the scenes at Aston Martin. It is a virtual reality field trip to teachers and students alike. The firm says it will enable teachers to sign up for the VR scheme for free online. It will be initially available to more than 100 towns and cities all around the world. Immersive VR education was first being used for military and law enforcement purposes.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

NOTICE to All CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled Power Interruption on Sunday, November 20, 2016 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers of a SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION on Sunday, November 20, 2016 as shown below. REASON

: TO FACILITATE 69KV LINE TAPPING OF NEW CEPALCO TABLON SWITCHYARD AND CONDUCT OVERHEAD LINE WIRE STRINGING OF 69KV KAUSWAGANPUNTOD LINE PROJECT AT PUNTOD.

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AFFECTED AREAS: 69KV CUSTOMERS 1. Cagayan Corn Products Corp., Tablon 2. Alwana, Cugman 3. Limketkai Mall, Lapasan 4. Gaisano City, CM Recto Ave. 5. Limketkai Oil Mill, Puntod BALOY (UMALAG) TO CUGMAN; GREATER PUNTOD TO MACABALAN 1. Along Baloy Highway from Umalag Bridge, Tablon to Cugman Bridge 2. City Slaughterhouse, Villa Flora Subdivision and FS Catanico 3. Ravidas Compound, Sitio Sapong and Palalan at Tablon 4. Alwana Village, AJ Wood, Iglesia ni Cristo and Cugman Police Station 5. Greater Portion of Puntod from Star Paper near Puntod Bridge to Macabalan including PPA area. B. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM (3 HOURS); SWITCHING 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (3 HOURS); SWITCHING AFFECTED AREAS: 69KV CUSTOMERS 1. Del Monte Philippines, Inc., Bugo 2. HCH Corporation, Tagoloan 3. Nestle Philippines, Inc., Tablon PORTION OF TAGOLOAN, GREATER PORTION OF FRANCHISE AREA SERVED BY CAMAMAN-AN FEEDERS 1, 2, 3 & 4, ALUBA FEEDERS 1 & 2, BALOY FEEDER 2, PUEBLO FEEDERS 1 & 2, KAUSWAGAN FEEDERS 1 & 2. 1. El Mundo to Casinglot, Tagoloan 2. Bugo, Puerto, Alae, Tin-ao, Agusan and greater portion of Tablon 3. Greater portion of Cugman from Barangay Hall to Bigaan 4. Gusa, Lapasan and Agora Market Area 5. Greater portion of the City Poblacion 6. Divisoria Area and Cogon Market Area 7. Nazareth, Macasandig, Taguanao 8. Kauswagan Highway including NHA Area and RER Phase 1 & 2 9. Bulua Proper and Iponan 10. Villarin St., Carmen up to Upper Dagong to SM City, Upper Carmen 11. Upper Balulang, Lumbia, Rio Verde and BPC-HEP. Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when Cepalco line and switching works are completed earlier than scheduled. We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement. Thank you. Released by: Ms. Marilyn A. Chavez Assistant Vice President Head, Customer & Community Relations Dept.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: WE, JOCELYN BODIONGAN LUMAQUE, DAWN DARYL B. LUMAQUE and ERIN ELSBETH B. LUMAQUE, all of legal age, widow and singles, residents of 2671 Sheridan Rd., Illinois, United States of America, hereby freely and voluntarily declare and state that:

1. We are the legal and sole heirs of the deceased BERNIE M. LUMAQUE who died on December 27, 2012 at Cagayan de Oro City;

2. The Deceased died interstate, without leaving any last will and Testament and without any outstanding debts;

3. The Deceased left the following properties, to wit;

Banks Accounts maintained with Philippines National Banks (PNB) branch of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City under Savings Accounts Nos. 358784400012 in the amount of P10,051.48 pesos and $ 1,607.66 dollars plus with interests accruing; Time Deposit with Metrobank, Ozamis City Branch under Time Deposit Certificate No. 0316220 in the amount of $ 21,504.21 plus interest accruing;

4. WE, DAWN DARYL B. LUMAQUE and ERIN ELSBETH B. LUMAQUE have agreed to waive our share in the aforementioned properties in favor of our mother, JOCELYN BODIONGAN LUMAQUE.

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2012 PRESENT: Hon. Henry C. Dy, City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Hon. Ruderic C. Marzo, Member Hon. Providencio A. Abragan, Jr., Member Hon. Frederick W. Siao, Member Hon. Marlene L. Young, Member Hon. Simplicio N. Larrazabal, III, Member Hon. Moises G. Dalisay, Jr., Member Hon. Michelle E. Sweet, Member Hon. Bayani C. Areola, Member Hon. Chonilo O. Ruiz, Member Hon. Roy L. Openiano, Member Hon. Jose L. Zalsos, Member Hon. Riza Jane P. Magaro, Member ABSENT: Hon. Ariel P. Anghay, Member Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, Member RESOLUTION NO. 12-1012 WHEREAS, on April 3, 2007, the body adopted City Ordinance No. 07-5166, entitled; “An Ordinance Regulating The Establishment And Operation Of Internet Café, Joint, Station, Center Or Any Similar Business Entity In Iligan City And Providing Regulatory Measures And Penalties For Violation Thereof;” WHEREAS, the ordinance was approved in view of the fact that though Internet Cafes in Iligan City have given benefit to the people and students by providing instant access to world-class information on varied topics and entertainment, it exposed the users, especially the minors to immoral and violent information; WHEREAS, on April 14, 2009, citing that City Ordinance No. 07-5166, failed to provide a provision empowering barangays to issue Barangay Clearance, specially in barangays where Internet Cafes operate and of the concern from school authorities their students were cutting classes just to visit Internet Cafes to play network-based games, the body adopted City Ordinance No. 09-5470; WHEREAS, years after the passage of the two Ordinances, there is now a need to prescribe guidelines and regulation pertaining to the use of Internet Café to protect the students, interest of the parents and academic authorities;

Store owner – refers to the owner of the store where computer vending machines are installed for purposes of business.

Student- refers to minors, individual and/or person who are officially enrolled in the elementary grade or secondary level in any public or private educational institution in the city.

v. Internet Cafe establishments or Internet Vending Machines shall provide headphones or earphones to the costumer to prevent noise pollution.

w. Shall calibrate Vending Machines.

Section 3. Nature Of Internet Café Establishment - The nature and the scope of Internet Café establishment as follows:

AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS ON THE OPERATION AND SERVICES OF INTERNET CAFÉ AND OTHER SIMILAR OPERATIONS IN ILIGAN CITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, REPEALING IN THE PROCESS CITY ORDINANCE NOS. 07-5166 AND 09-5470 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF INTERNET CAFÉ, JOINT, STATION, CENTER OR ANY SIMILAR BUSINESS ENTITY IN ILIGAN CITY AND PROVIDING REGULATORY MEASURES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF” Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in session assembled that: Section 1. Title Of The Ordinance- This ordinance shall be called as the “Comprehensive Internet Café Ordinance of Iligan City” Section 2. Definition Of Terms - For purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

Accreditation- refers to the recognition accorded to an establishment or institution that meets the standard or criteria established by a body legally constituted for the purpose.

Board- refers to the Iligan Internet Café Monitoring Board (IICMB)

Class Hours- Prescribed school hours.

Computer Vending Machine – refers to a coin operated vending machines with a time counter, enclosed or not enclosed with a box which provide internet access, gaming and other services which are provided by the use of computer.

IICOA- refers and stands for Iligan Internet Café Operators Association, Inc.

Internet- refers to the interactive communication and information technology sourced through computers.

Internet Café or Icafe- means a business establishment using the world wide web or internet system that enable users to view, play and interact with variety of information accessed through a computer connected to a Local Area Network (LAN).

c. Educational institution, private home and corporate entities using the internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for purposes other than business shall not fall under the category of Internet Café establishment. d Internet Café establishment expanding to other lines of services such as offering short term courses which may run between one to six months and which may fall under computer programming, computer technology and other such similar courses shall apply for a permit to offer such courses from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

d. Advertisements and shopping

e. Sports and recreational services

f. Entertainment and games

g. Social Networking

h. Chatting and E-mail

i. E-commerce and various printing and documentation needs

j. Other similar matters and/or services not falling under Section 5. (k)

k. Internet gambling, nudity, vulgar language, depiction of graphic sex and all other forms of lewd pictorial representation are prohibited from being sourced, accessed or provided by internet Cafe establishments and by all internet users, regardless of age. Corresponding penalty will be meted to establishments that allow violation of this section.

l. Chatting by minor which will load to sexual exploitation and experimentation with pedophiles and other sexual perverts shall be terminated by the establishment or its management at a lime when it is deemed injurious to minors. m. A floor rate for Internet use to be followed by all accredited Internet cafes may be set by the Board for compliance after proper consultation with owners and/or authorized organization of Internet cafe owners.

c. Not allow students to stay in the premises of the establishment during their class hours unless for specific educational or study purposes such as data research and statistical gathering; Further, that such student shall present his/her Identification card and a written request from his/her parents/guardian or subject teacher, school principal or administrator stating therein the nature and purpose of his/her use of the internet. The written request shall bear the name, address, telephone number (if any) and signature of the requesting parent/guardian, teacher, principal or school administrator with the date and allotted time to use. Furthermore, upon receipt of the Icafe owner or operator of such request, he /she shall then stamped the same with “Utilized” or “Used” or “Cancelled” and the same shall be recorded in an appropriate logbook made for the purpose, for the inspection by authorities.

Section 6. Consortium, Linkages And Networking With Other Sectors Or Agencies - The following are the guidelines for consortium, linkages and networking of Internet Cafes with other sectors or agencies:

a. Internet Cafe establishments may enter into consortium with private educational institutions for the purpose of providing computer technology information to students without prejudice to its permit or license.

b. Linkages or networking with government agencies for business purposes shall be regulated by existing applicable laws or regulations.

d. Shall not offer online and network gaming services during class hours to students and /or minors.

SECTION 7. Creation of Iligan Internet Cafe Monitoring Board (IICMB). - To ensure strict compliance and effective implementation of this ordinance, there is hereby created the Iligan Internet Cafe Monitoring Board or IICMB. The Board shall be composed of the following:

e. Shall be at least 200 meters away from the gate of school campus.

a. City Mayor – Chairman of the Board

f. Prohibit the selling of prohibited drugs, intoxicating drinks, selling of cigarettes, and smoking \ inside the internet café establishments.

b. City Councilor, Chairman Committee on Information and Communication Technology – Vice Chairman

g. Selling of food and meals are allowed only when Internet Café establishments have declared in their original permits or the permit of other businesses.

Members:

c. City Administrator – Action Officer

h. Shall not allow computer hackers or cause computer hacking to be practiced in their premises.

d. City Legal Officer

i. Shall post in a conspicuous and visible area within the establishment a warning sign against accessing and viewing pornography and playing games by students during prescribed class hours on school days, including their business permit, DTI, BIR, IICOA certificates.

e. Iligan ICT Council Chairman

f. Information Communication Technology Center Head

g. Permits & License Division Officer

h. Department of Trade and Industry Director or Officer

i. Department of Education Superintendent

j. Iligan Internet Cafe Operators Association President

j. Shall see to it that Internet café establishments are well lighted.

k. Shall post a billboard outside the establishment of the name of the café as provided by the DTI.

l. Internet café establishments offering a combination of services such as research and games shall either provide headphones for every unit being used for gaming unit so as to prevent excessive sound that could disturb other users. Internet café establishments may play music at a moderate volume.

k. Iligan City Police Office Director

l. Internet Service Providers - One Representative Each

m. City Fire Marshall

m. Shall provide for a means of downloading/saving information from the internet by the user, to be determined by the Board.

n. ABC Chairman

n. Must not use fully enclosed cubicle for every computer. Only halfclosed cubicle shall be allowed, the specifications of which will be provided by the Board.

o. Federation of Parents, Teachers and Community Association President

o. Internet Cafe Establishments offering the use of web cameras or web cams must not allow its users to use it for obscenity and lewd designs.

q. Shall not tolerate or promote indecent, lewd and immoral behavior inside the establishment.

Internet User- refers to an individual, a corporation or institution utilizing or accessing data information through the internet for entertainment, games, advertisements, business, news and educational purposes.

r. Shall comply and install licensed Operating Systems (OS) for every computer. However, those using open source or Linux as operating system are no longer required to comply with Microsoft requirements.

Internet Vending Machine Fabricators - refers to an individual or group of individuals or firm whose line of business includes the fabrication/assembly/making of Internet Vending Machine either for sale, lease or for a fee.

s. Shall, upon the application of a business permit, declare the number of computer sets used for the purpose of business.

t. Shall pay to the City Treasurer an annual due during the application or renewal of the business permit.

u. Internet Vending Machines Operation shall not be installed along sidewalks or streets but shall comply the same requirements with Internet Cafe Establishments.

Operator – refers to the owner of the internet cafe or computer vending machines operating in the City of Iligan

c. Current world and business news

b. Internet café establishments which offer a combination of other services as defined in Section 3.b of this ordinance are also required to declare in their business permits other lines of business other internet services;

Internet Service Provider (ISP) - refers to local or national network provider of Internet services.

p. Shall be maintained under good sanitary condition and must have comfort room for their customers.

Minors- any individual/person 17 years of age and below

b. Public and university resources

a. Secure a Business Permit and other licenses required by the local government to operate.

WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Bayani C. Areola, duly seconded by Members Roy L. Openiano and Riza Jane P. Magaro

CITY ORDINANCE NO. 12-5920

b. Other business establishment that offer a combination of services such as food and internet, bar and internet recreation, coin operated vending machines or computer dispensing machines, and others of similar nature. Internet and other combinations are still included as Internet Café and shall be covered by this ordinance.

Section 4. Guidelines in the Operation Of Internet Café Establishments And Computer Vending Machines - Internet Café and Computer Vending Machine establishments shall observe the following guidelines for its operation:

WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on June 7, 2012, by the Chairman, Committee on Information Technology and Communication wherein the participants were given the time to air their suggestions, comments and recommendations regarding the amendatory ordinance;

BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED:

a. Any establishment which includes residential units with five (5) or more computer unit/s principally offering internet services including but not limited to email, fax, online and network games, chatting, surfing and other such services covered by the internet technology which are accessed for a fee or for business purposes.

Section 5. Guidelines For Services Offered - The following services of Internet cafe establishments are covered by this ordinance, specially viewing, sourcing and interacting with: a. Magazine archives

The IICMB shall select from among themselves a Secretariat to function efficiently and effectively. The Board shall hereafter be guided by the provisions of this Ordinance in carrying out its mandate. Section 8. Functions Of The Monitoring Board - The following are the functions of the accrediting body.

a. To accredit Internet Cafes after complying with all the necessary requirements provided by the Board.

b. To conduct monitoring activities and ocular inspections, on its own in coordination with the school administrators and Barangay Officials, in pursuance of its functions in accrediting internet cafes in Iligan City and in order to determine if the duly accredited internet cafes have been following provisions of the Ordinance.

c. To recommend to the City Legal Office the closure of any accredited internet cafe found violating this Ordinance.

Section 9. The Monitoring Team - The following are the members of the Monitoring Team, to wit;

I. The Monitoring Team shall comprise: a. City Permits and Licenses Division Representative See Ordinance, page Bx

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1. Barangay Clearance

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2. DTI Permit

b. Iligan City Police Representative

3. IICOA Clearance

c. Information Communication Technology Center Representative

4. PNP Certification

d. City Information Office Representative

5. Contract of Lease if the property is leased

e. City Legal Office Representative

6. Fire Department Clearance

f. IICOA Representative

7. Inspection Report from the Monitoring Team

g. DTI Representative

Section 14. Requirements for Business Permit

1. IICMB Accreditation

2. City Treasurer’s Official Receipt

II. The Monitoring Team Functions:

a. Shall be responsible for the on-site inspection, evaluation, and recommendation for the purposes of accreditation or enforcement of possible violations

b. Shall submit written reports to the actions officer asaresult of monitoring or inspection.

c. Shall respond to the complaints of residents and other concern citizens on possible internet café or internet vending machine operation violations.

d. Shall conduct the closure of internet cafes or internet vending machine operation on violation of operating without business permit. e. Shall conduct the closure of internet cafes or internet vending machine operations as indicated by Section 16 recommended by the City Legal Office in coordination with the Barangay Official present

g. Shall calibrate the internet vending machines for proper operation

Shall perform other duties and responsibilities as mandated or recommend by the Monitoring Board in accord with this Ordinance.

The personnel who will act as Secretariat of the accrediting body will be composed of four (4) employees and shall be appointed by the Monitoring board. Section 11. Responsibilities of the Store Owners/ Home Owners/ or House Tenants who operates or who serves as Internet Vending Machine Caretakers. a. Shall apply for a separate business permit

b. Shall comply with the requirements or specifications of an internet café.

Section 12. Internet Vending Machine Fabricators – All persons, groups or corporation engaging in the business of repairing, assembling, making and fabricating Internet Vending Machines either for sale, lease or for a fee, is requires to apply for a business permit from the City Permits and Licenses Division.

Section 13. Requirements for Accreditation -

First Offense - A fine of P3,000.00 to be paid to the City Treasurer

Section 16. Punishable Acts - Under this Ordinance, the following acts committed by Internet Cafe Establishments shall be deemed punishable and subject to the penalties set forth under Section 16 hereof.

a. Operating an Internet Cafe or Computer Vending Machine without business permit or license;

b. Operating other business in combination with internet services without the necessary business permit or license;

c. Allowing students to surf or source data/information other than those needed for study or educational purposes during prescribed class hours;

d. Selling or allowing the use or consumption of prohibited drugs and intoxicating drinks within the Internet Cafe premises;

e. Smoking and selling of cigarettes within its premises, especially to children and minors;

h. Shall post a sticker in internet vending machine after calibration.

Section 10. Accreditation Of Internet Café Establishments –Accreditation shall be a requirement for the issuance of business permit or license to operate. Internet Café establishments and Computer Vending Machines Operators shall be required to accredit and pay the annual accreditation fee to be determined by the Board.

Operators operating without Business Permit:

Section 15. Responsibility of the Internet Service Provider - It shall be the responsibility of the ISP to require a Business Permit, prior to the connection of internet access if the clientele applies for business purposes operating an Internet Cafe or a Computer Vending/Dispensing Machine.

Allowing the use of internet facilities for fraud and deceit whether of sexual or business nature, promotion of indecent and immoral behavior, the sourcing or accessing or depictions of nudity, graphic sex and all other forms of lewd pictorial presentations, injurious materials and confidential websites that are protected by the government, gambling and other criminal activities.

ABOITIZPOWER, AEV HONAWARDS. Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) h. Not complying with the Power floor rateCorporation as indicated by the Monitoring and Aboitiz Board (AboitizPower) were once again Section 17. Penalty - Violators this Ordinance shall be subjected recognized by theofPhilippine Stock to the followingExchange penalties: (PSE) for their exemplary performance good corporate a. For Operators of InternetinCafés or Internet Vending Machines governance at the PSE Bell Awards with Business Permit: last Nov. 10.

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First Offense - A fine of P2,000.00 and/or 5 day suspension of business operation;

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Third Offense - A fine of 5,000.00 and/or revocation of business permit by the Mayor and the closure of the establishment

b. For the Internet Café Operators or Internet Vending Machine

Second and Succeeding Offenses - Confiscation of computer sets or Internet Vending Machines by the Monitoring Team to be forwarded under the custody of the City Permits and Licenses Office and/ or imprisonment of the Internet Café or Vending Machines Operator with not less than 7 days but not more than 3 months or as ordered by the judicial court.

c. For the Internet Service Provider Local Office Manager: First Offense - A fine of P5,000.00 to be paid to the City Treasurer Office Second and Succeeding Offenses - Imprisonment of not less than 7 days but not more than 3 months or as ordered by the judicial court.

Section 18. Funding - An initial amount of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) is needed in the implementation of this Ordinance. The amount shall be derived from the Office of the City Mayor or from any source of funds that may be made available for the purpose. Section 19. Separability Clause - If for any reason any Section of the Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other Sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. Section 20. Repealing Clause. - City Ordinance Nos. 07-5166 and 09-5470 and any ordinance, local issuances or rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 21. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon approval and publication in a newspaper of general circulation. VOTING BY ROLL CALL: MARZO, “Yes”; ABRAGAN, “Yes”; SIAO, “Yes”; YOUNG, “Yes”; LARRAZABAL, “Yes”; DALISAY, “Yes”; AREOLA, “Yes”; SWEET, “Yes”; RUIZ, “Yes”; OPENIANO, “Yes”; ZALSOS, “Yes”and MAGARO, “Yes”). CARRIED unanimously. ----------------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author. (Sgd.) ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian VERIFIED: (Sgd.) BAYANI C. AREOLA Member-author CERTIFIED: (Sgd.) HENRY C. DY City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer APPROVED: _________________ (Sgd.) LAWRENCE LL. CRUZ City Mayor Victor Ozarraga Teves

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AboitizPower, AEV honored at PSE Bell Awards Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) and Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) were once again recognized by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for their exemplary performance in good corporate governance at the PSE Bell Awards last Nov. 10. “AboitizPower is committed to good governance and we are convinced that it is the sensible, appropriate, and only sustainable way to move forward as a business enterprise. Good corporate governance practices create value for the company, our team, and our businesses,” Antonio R. Moraza, AboitizPower President and Chief Operating Officer, said.

AboitizPower was a PSE Bell Awardee in 2014, while AEV was a PSE Bell Finalist this year and Awardee in 2013 and 2015. Receiving the award for AboitizPower were Jasmine Oporto, AEV SVP-Chief Legal Officer, and Susan Valdez, AEV SVP-Chief Corporate Services Officer (second and third from left, respectively), joined by Teresita J. Herbosa and Jose T. Pardo, SEC and PSE Chairmen, respectively (far left and right, respectively). One of the PSE’s initiatives to promote corporate governance standards in the country is the PSE Bell Awards for Corporate Governance. The

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theft and fiber breaks due to digging activities for national and local public works. He reported that these third-party causes account for about 80% of service interruptions for the country’s largest telecoms provider. “We are calling for a national consensus to harmonize policies and regulations in support of building digital data infrastructure.

We also hope to deepen understanding of our people, at the community level, how vital telecoms infrastructure are to our lives. When these facilities are damaged or stolen, this harms our welfare as surely as when roads and bridges are washed away.” Tamayo also proposed that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) allocate space for telecoms infrastructure in

public highways to reduce right-of-way issues and expedite deployment of fiber facilities. In anticipation of the continued growth of data traffic and digital services in the country, PLDT plans to increase the capacity of its data infrastructure by ten times come 2020. For 2016 alone, PLDT has allocated P48 billion capital expenditure to fortify and

expand its fixed and wireless networks, including the utilization of its recently acquired 700 MHz spectrum frequency. Currently, its fiber cable links span 140,000 kilometers, the most extensive fiber network in the country. These support fiber and DSL connections, as well as provide vital transport for the mobile networks of Smart and Sun.

PLDT has also significantly invested in landing stations and international cable links that connect the Philippines to the US, Europe, Australia and Africa. Having the most number of these in the country, the company says that these are important because 90% of Internet content accessed by Filipinos come from overseas, mostly from North America.

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According to Tamayo, there are currently no standard fees in applying for permits. Particularly at the level of barangays and municipalities, telcos face different sets of permit fees and processing timelines. Tamayo also said that PLDT has to deal with widespread cases of cable

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Cebu Pacific accepts delivery of another ATR 72-600 High Capacity aircraft November 14, 2016 – The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) accepted delivery of another ATR 72-600 High Capacity aircraft last November 8, 2016. This delivery is the second of a US$673-million order of 16 aircraft that was placed at the 2015 Paris Airshow. The ATR 72-600, utilized by Cebgo (a wholly owned subsidiary of CEB), boasts of advanced avionics, improved performance in hot and high environments and enlarged cabin along with additional seating capacity. These added seats will help further lower unit seat costs enabling CEB to give its customers even more affordable fares. The airline is modernizing its fleet to expand its route network and frequencies across the archipelago while continuing to

support the Philippines’ growing economy. In a competitive environment such as the aviation industry, these new high capacity aircraft will allow CEB to reduce its fleet’s fuel consumption and cost per seat while responding to the increasing demand for inter-island connectivity. CEB will in fact launch on November 19 three new inter-island routes: Cebu to Calbayog, Cebu to Ormoc and Cebu to Roxas with its ATR fleet. “This new addition to our fleet further forwards our commitment to provide for the growing travel trend while offering more competitive fares to our valued guests,” said Alexander Lao, Cebgo President and CEO. CEB offers flights to 36 domestic and 30 international destinations, covering an extensive network

that spans Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 58-strong fleet, currently at 5.05 years, is comprised of six Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, six Airbus A330, eight

ATR 72-500, and two ATR 72-600 aircraft. Between 2016 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of two more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 14 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reser vation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be

found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

Fortinet Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results • Revenue of $316.6 million, up 22% year over year • Billings of $347.5 million, up 16% year over year1 • GAAP diluted net income per share $0.04

TAGUIG, Philippines, November 16, 2016 Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in high performance cyber security solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. “ Wh i l e ou r t h i rd quarter results were impacted by a moderated spending environment, extended sales cycles and sales execution challenges, we continued to outgrow the market, as well as add 9,000 new customers,” stated Ken Xie, founder, chairman and chief executive officer. “Fortinet remains in a position to benefit from key secular trends such as security vendor consolidation and next generation cloud architectures. We have

a strong technology advantage and visionary roadmap in place to help us continue to grow our market position, address our large opportunity, and make progress towards achieving our long term margin targets.” Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2016 Revenue: Total revenue was $316.6 million for the third quarter of 2016, an increase of 22% compared to $260.1 million in the same quarter of 2015. Within total revenue, product revenue was $128.0 million, an increase of 7% compared to $119.7 million in the same quarter of 2015. Service revenue was $188.7 million, an increase of 34% compared to $140.3 million in the same quarter of

• Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.181 • Cash flow from operations of $76.1 million • Free cash flow of $70.2 million1

• Cash, cash equivalents and investments of $1.27 billion2 • Deferred revenue of $934.8 million, up 32% year over year

2015. Billings1: Total billings were $347.5 million for the third quarter of 2016, an increase of 16% compared to $299.6 million in the same quarter of 2015. Deferred Revenue: Total deferred revenue was $934.8 million as of September 30, 2016, an increase of 32% compared to $706.9 million in the same quarter of 2015. Total deferred revenue increased by $30.8 million compared to $904.0 million as of June 30, 2016. Cash2 and Cash Flow: As of S eptember 30, 2016, cash, cash equivalents and investments were $1.27 billion, compared to $1.22 billion as of June 30, 2016. In the third quarter of 2016, cash flow from opera-

operating income was $36.4 million in the same quarter of 2015, representing a non-GAAP operating margin of 14%. GAAP Net Income and Diluted Net Income Per Share: GAAP net income was $6.3 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to GAAP net income of $8.2 million for the same quarter of 2015. GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.04 for the third quarter of 2016. GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.05 in the third quarter of 2015. Non-GAAP Net Income and Diluted Net Income Per Share1: NonGAAP net income was $32.2 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to non-GAAP net income of $24.1 million for the same quarter

tions was $76.1 million compared to $65.1 million in the same quarter of 2015. Free cash flow1 was $70.2 million during the third quarter of 2016 compared to $51.7 million in the same quarter of 2015. GAAP Operating Income or Loss: GAAP operating income was $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2016, representing a GAAP operating margin of 2%. GAAP operating loss was $1.8 million in the same quarter of 2015, representing a GAAP operating margin of -1%. Non-GAAP Operating Income1: Non-GAAP operating income was $45.9 million for the third quarter of 2016, repres ent ing a non GAAP operating margin of 15%. Non-GAAP

of 2015. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.18 for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $0.14 in the same quarter of 2015. 1. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial and liquidity measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” 2. During the third quarter of 2016, we repurchased $25.0 million of our common stock under our share repurchase program. During the third quarter of 2015, there were no shares repurchased under our share repurchase program.

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from post-shaving cuts and redness. “Men today personify the Mach 3 and we can’t deny that our consumers now eye something that they can rely on in the long run,” said Lester Estrada, head of marketing of P&G. “Gillette Mach 3 is one to be reckoned with as it overpowers 10 disposable razors.” Aside from the exciting 3-point basketball shootout, battles such as the Hoops Battle, the Car Race Challenge, and the Battle of Razors were also featured during the event. Many have won and many have lost, but the Gillette Mach 3: 10 vs 1 Battles only exhibited that men love challenges and do not back down easily because they are innately driven to become the best. The event was hosted by Joyce Pring and was held at Eastwood Mall Atrium last November 6. And now that scores are settled and true champions have emerged, Gillette is asking what battles are you going and preparing for next. About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with o n e o f t h e s t ro n g e s t p or t folios of t r uste d, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, AmbiPur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®,Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Joy®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral- B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Safeguard®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. T he P & G c om mu n it y includes operations in approximately 70 c ou nt r i e s wor l dw i d e. Please visit http://www. pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

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highly-targeted subsidy reform program wherein … the poorest 50 percent of households will be fully protected through a highlytargeted unconditional cash transfer in the initial year, and that means around P200 to P500 per month or up to P6,000 over a year, and this is calibrated based on the

possible increase in inflation and the impact of the higher oil (tax increase) on their lives,” said Chua at a recent Tax Reform Forum organized by the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX). These are just some of the expanded benefits that the DOF is now finetuning with other government agencies to cushion on the country’s vulnerable sectors the impact of the proposed fuel excise tax adjustments and the removal of certain exemptions to the valueadded tax (VAT), which form part of Package One of DOF-proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act. Such measures, along with improvements in tax administration, will help offset the revenue loss from the reductions in the personal income tax rate that the DOF is proposing under Package One, which it submitted to the Congress last Sept. 26. Chua, who is also the DOF’s chief economist, said minimum-wage earners and other members of the working class identified as those earning more than P5,000 but not over P12,000 a month would be protected from the effects of the excise tax adjustments on petroleum products by providing drivers and operators of public utility vehicles with cash cards similar to the Pantawid Pasada Program to ensure that their passthrough costs would only be around 50 centavos. “Also, complementary to the measure, we should address the other problems of traffic, of improving their engines to make these more efficient; if we address the corruption on the streets, which we hear some authorities collect bribes from jeepney drivers, [then we probably do not need to see any increase,]” Chua said. Chua said even the middle class would still be protected because they can use the savings they will get from paying lower personal income taxes to cancel out the effect of the fuel excise tax adjustment. According to Chua, entry-level workers earning more than the daily minimum wage would effectively enjoy significant increases in their take-home pay because they will pay lower taxes under the DOF-proposed tax reform program.

Thursday, November 17, 2016 For instance, “entry-level employees with a monthly salary of P13,378 and no declared dependents would see an increase in their takehome pay by P12,673 per year,” he said. The amount of P12,673 is the personal income tax they pay under the current system, which would be reduced to zero under the DOF tax reform plan. Some 3 million taxpayers earning above the minimum wage but not over P250,000 per year would automatically increase their take home because they would be exempted from paying taxes. The country’s 1.7 million minimum-wage earners (MWEs) are already exempted from paying income taxes. With the current daily minimum wage at P491 in the National Capital Region (NCR), the MWEs earn P12,488 a month or a total gross income of P218,832 per annum–comprising a basic salary of P149,856 plus 13th month and other benefits totalling P34,976 and minus P34,000 in mandatory contributions like those for the Social Security System (SSS) and Pag-IBIG. Entry-level workers paid above the minimum wage, like those in the Clerk III category, are also exempted from paying income taxes because they each get a monthly income of P13,378 or an annual gross income of P231,292–comprising a basic salary of P160,536 plus 13th month pay and other benefits totalling P36,765, and minus mandatory contributions of P34,000. Right now, these entrylevel workers are supposed to each pay an annual income tax of P12,673. This means that a total of 4.7 million taxpayers, which make up 83 percent of the tax base for individuals, would be exempted from paying income taxes under the DOF-proposed tax reform plan, Chua said. Another half-million plus taxpayers earning between P250,000 and P400,000 will pay taxes equivalent to only 20 percent of their incomes in excess of P250,000 by 2018, the first year of implementation of

(Lower Left Photo L to R: Alubijid Mayor ALVIN GIOVANNI LABIS, Vice Governor JOEY G. PELAEZ, Municipal Councilor MINERVA BURLAT and Provincial Board Member JIGJAG G. PELAEZ) MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND WHEELCHAIRS TURNOVER TO ALUBIJID – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and Provincial Board Member JIGJAG G. PELAEZ turned over several assorted medical supplies and brand new wheelchairs to the Rural Health Unit of Alubijid Misamis Oriental through Mayor ALVIN GIOVANNI LABIS with the presence of Councilor MINERVA BULAT, Rural Health Midwives EMMA DAPANAS, ELSA MATURAN and JULIETA BURAY, nurses and staff. This program of the Vice Governor intends to equip the Rural Health Units in the province as they provide front line health care to the constituents. This initiative is supported by the Department of Health and the Children International Philippines, Inc. photo supplied

the DOF-proposed tax plan. From 2019 and onwards, they would have to pay a personal income tax of only 15 percent of the amount in excess of P250,000. Ta x p a y e r s e a r n i n g P400,000 to 800,00 will pay P30,000 in tax plus 25 percent of their annual gross income in excess of P400,000. The tax would be adjusted in 2019 and onwards so that those belonging to this bracket would pay a lower rate of P22,500 plus 20 percent in excess of P400,000. Those earning P800,000 to P2 million per year would pay a tax of P130,000 plus 30 percent in excess of P800,000. In 2019 and onwards, the rate would be reduced to P102,500 plus 25 percent in excess of P800,000. Some 28,000 individuals earning P2 million to P5 million or 1 percent of the tax base would be taxed P490,000 plus 32 percent of

their annual gross income in excess of P2 million. They would benefit from a lower tax rate of P402,500 plus 30 percent in excess of P2 million from 2019 and onwards. The last bracket of ultrarich taxpayers comprising less than 6,000 individuals earning over P5 million would have to pay a tax of P1.45 million plus 35 percent in excess of P5 million. From 2019 and onwards, the tax rate would be dropped to P1,302,500 plus 35 percent in excess of P5 million. (DOF)

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Gillette Mach 3: Still the champion in the battle of smoothness, precision, and Sharpness

Japeth Aguilar with 10 challengers.

QUEZON CITY, Nov. 6, 2016 - The Gillette digital battles with funny YouTuber Wil Dasovich came to life and gave guys a chance to put their precision moves to the test. Wil Dasovich kicked PAKARADJAAN Happy 27Th ARMM ANNIVERSARY Greetings from : Atty. Abol Alam A. Padate Assemblyman, 2nd District Lanao del Sur

off the 10 vs 1 Battles online through a series of webisodes when he first tried his own Gillette Mach 3 and eventually challenged the likes of Erwan Heusaff, Kiefer Ravena, and Dominique Roque to the Sharpest Knife in the Kitchen battle, basketball precision and smoothest race battles respectively. Japeth Aguilar challenged mallgoers to an intense 3-point shoot-out that showcased his strength and precision as one of the country’s most looked-up-to basketball players. In the end, the freshfrom-championship player conquered the battle. “I was seriously challenged. But the chances of bringing down one pro is close to even with 10 people or more,” Aguilar jokingly said.

Each battle represented the Mach 3’s winning attributes - sharpness, precision and the smoothest shave even after 10 shaves. In fact, participants at the event were able to prove the Gillette Mach 3’s superior qualities by battling out the Mach 3 against a disposable razor through a sandpaper test. Both razors are placed above the sandpaper pad. The disposable razor tears the paper while the Gillette Mach 3 does not even scratch. With Gillette Mach 3’s most advanced breakthrough features - progressive cartridge, diamond-like coated blades, enhanced lubrastrip, and front pivot design; men would no longer suffer See gillette, page B7

Battle of Smoothness - Race Arcade.