Mindanao Daily Set B (September 12, 2016)

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PLDT, Smart provide ‘Text Bato’ hotline LEADING Telecom and digital services provider PLDT and its mobile subsidiary Smart Communications are providing a text platform and internet connectivity, allowing citizenry direct access to the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). This is made possible through the PNP’s ‘Text Bato’ hotline service, a 24/7 hotline project of the Community Relations Group of the PNP that allows ordinary citizens to report crime incidents and law enforcement concerns directly to PNP chief Director General Ronald Bato dela Rosa, Smart announced in a news release, recently. Smart subscribers can text relevant police concerns by typing BATO (space) their message then sending to 7444-2286, according to Smart. The “Text Bato” message syntax for Smart subscribers is BATO (space) mes-

sage then send to 74442286<tel:7444-2286>. A P1 fee applies for every SMS, Smart said. Once these reports reach the hotline, the Text Bato platform will shoot a confirmation to the sender with ‘PNPBATO’ as the unique sender name. The PNP will then verify these reports to determine the appropriate course of action. See smart, page B7

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Saudi ensures safety of Hajj pilgrims; Malacanang declares Sept. 12 holiday SAUDI Interior Ministr y announced on Friday the launch of the security plan for this Hajj season, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Interior Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Mansoor Al Turki said in the first press conference for t his season that the police forces are dedicated to protect the safety of pilgrims. He highlighted that 237,583 illegal pilgrims were banned from entering holy sites, while another 104,784 were also denied access for lacking licenses to enter Mecca for the season. The conference revealed that the security plan includes reviewing the movements of pilgrims and the traffic, as well as organizational plans. Saudi Arabia has b e e n i mpl e me nt i ng strict security measures for Hajj to ensure the safety of pilgrims and prevent terrorist attacks like blasts that targeted places of worships in

different areas in the country in recent years. Me aw hi le, Ma l acanang has declared Monday, S eptember 12, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha to mark the Islamic feast known as the Feast of the Sacrifice. President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 56 before leaving for Laos last Monday to attend the Association of Southe ast As i an Nat i ons Summit. In issuing Proclamation 56, the President cited Republic Act No. 9849l which provides that Eid’l Adha, one of the two biggest feasts of Islam, shall be celebrated as a regular holiday. The declaration of the holiday is based on the Islamic calendar. This year, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that the Eid’l Adha be observed on September 12. (PNA/ Xinhua)

SM group reaches out Objective on national interests highlighted in ASEAN meet: Duterte to local investors Back from state visit

By Lilian C. Mellejor

DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed confidence that he was able to push for the country’s and the Filipino people’s national interests during the two-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and dialogues with regional partners. “Hindi kayo napahiya (I did not let you down),” the President assured the people at a press briefing following his speech upon

his arrival at the Davao International Airport at past 1 a.m Saturday. The President said he was able to highlight the country’s objective of pursuing an independent foreign policy. “I repeat, the Philippines will pursue an independent foreign policy. We will observe and must insist on the time honored principles of sovereignty, sovereign equality, noninterference and in commitment of peaceful settlement of disputes that best serve

our people, protecting the interests of our country,” he stressed. While he declined to assess his first foreign trip as it would be self-serving, Duterte said, “I say, a posture of confidence that I was able to deliver what we are obligated to.” Duterte said he is happy that he was able to do it during his first state visit. “These are the things that I can sleep soundly well tonight. I would sleep on thinking that I have served See objective, page B7

SM Investments Corporation (SM) reached out to more local investors as it underscored Philippine corporate growth. SM, with subsidiaries SM Prime Holdings and BDO Unibank, recently concluded retail investor seminar in partnership with CitisecOnline.com in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao and Manila which drew thousands. “Investor education is very important to SM and we do our part by going See group, page B7

(From left) Alex Pomento, Vice President for Investor Relations at SM Prime Holdings; Marvin Fausto, Consultant at COL Financial; April Lee Tan, Head of Research at COL Financial; Cora Guidote, Senior Vice President for Investor Relations at SM Investments Corp.; Richard Tan, First Vice President for Investor Relations and Corporate Planning at BDO Unibank; Tim Daniels, Consultant for Investor Relations at SM.

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