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EVERYTHING THAT FLIES.

Balloon buffs prepare to take flight Thursday on the first of four days of the annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark, former home of the US 13th Air Force, in Pampanga for what is dubbed ‘Weekend of Everything that Flies!’ with paragliders, skydivers, radio controlled aircraft, dancing kites and other aerial exhibitions taking turns in the sky. AFP

Mines gain reprieve Lam agent rebuked over Senate snub Palace lets 28 firms

By Joel E. Zurbano THE senators hearing the bribery case at the Bureau of Immigration are considering citing in contempt Wenceslao Sombero,

a former police officer and the alleged representative of casino owner Jack Lam if he continues ignoring the Senate invitation to attend the hearings.

They made the threat even as

former Immigration associate commissioner Al Argosino on Thursday admitted to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that he had been suspended from the practice of law.

During the hearing into the alleged P50-million bribery scandal involving Immigration officials, Senator Richard Gordon, who heads the committee, asked Next page

comply first before suspension or closure

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RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte and his Cabinet will observe due process before shutting down or suspending 28 mining sites in 10 provinces, a Palace spokesman said Thursday.

BRIBERY BID. (From left) Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, former Immigration Associate Commissioners Michael Robles (in barong) and Al Argosino testify during the resumption Thursday of a Senate inquiry into the Jack Lam bribery attempt involving associate commissioners from the Immigration Bureau. Ey Acasio

Opposition NPA strikes in Bukidnon, Benguet to ‘death’ By Lance Baconguis worldwide

By Vito Barcelo A WORLDWIDE movement of laypeople expressed full support to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines’ campaign against the Duterte administration’s plan to revive the death penalty in the Philippines.

In a letter, The Community of Sant’Eqidio or CSE said Christian teachings provide no support for capital punishment “in Next page all forms.”

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-New People’s Army rebels attacked Barangay Tikalaan in Talakag, Bukidnon Thursday morning, killing a resident, abducting

a policeman and another resident, stealing five motorcycles from commuters, and torching heavy equipment and a generator set, police said.

Reports from investigators from the Talakag Municipal Po-

lice Station said the communist rebels were in two dump trucks and a van when they attacked the residence of Lito Siagan Atoy in Tikalaan.

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In a statement, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said mining companies subject to closure or suspension for violating environmental regulations will be given an opportunity to dispute the mining audit undertaken by the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, the results of which have not yet been made public.

Abella said the mining companies would also be able to undertake “the necessary remedies to ensure compliance with government standards.”

“The Department of Finance shall have further discussions with the DENR in their capacities as concerned government agencies of the Mining Industry Coordinating Council [MICC],” Abella said.

Last week, Environment Secretary Gina Lopez announced the

closure of 23 mining companies and the suspension of five others, citing the results of a mining audit that she has not made public. The move would throw 19,000 workers out of a job, and hurt tens of thousands of others who indirectly benefit from the mining operations in their communities.

On Thursday, Lopez admitted that she disregarded the recommendation of a technical review committee to merely suspend some mining companies.

In an interview at the Palace, Lopez confirmed reports that the technical review committee she created in November 2016 recommended only a maximum of “suspension and fines,” and that she decided to close 23 of them on her own.

“Yeah that’s true,” Lopez told reporters. “[The recommendation Next page

Cambodia shuns EJKs in war on illegal drugs

By Francisco Tuyay CAMBODIAN Prime Minister Hun Sen has rejected Philippinestyle killings in his country’s sixmonth campaign against illegal

drugs, the Khmer Times reported Thursday.

Speaking in Phnom Penh, Hun Sen said that in the war on drugs in the Philippines, thousands of people had been shot dead.

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DoJ: Probe VIP perks for drug inmates

By Rey E. Requejo JUSTICE Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Thursday ordered the Bureau of Corrections to investigate reports that some highprofile inmates temporarily de-

tained at the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Custodial and Detention Center are again enjoying special privileges.

“Any special privileges granted to these inmates... shall be immediately [removed],” Aguirre said twitter.com/ MlaStandard

in his memo to Corrections Chief Benjamin Delos Santos.

Aguirre made the order even as he denied that he authorized the restoration of the privileges previously being enjoyed by the

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HE Integrated Bar of the Philippines on Thursday expressed alarm over the killing of a judge and an assassination attempt on a prosecutor in Surigao City.

In a statement, the IBP condemned the killing of retired Judge Victor Canoy last Feb. 2 and the ambush try on City Prosecutor Manuel Tesioma last Monday, Feb. 6.

The lawyers in the city have also withdrawn their representations in drug-related cases due

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as] suspension and fines ... and the fines don’t go to the community; it goes to the national government, it’s so unfair.”

Lopez said she “didn’t agree at all” with the recommendation to just impose fines on mining companies that allegedly committed environmental violations.

Asked for the basis of her closure orders, Lopez pointed at herself.

“Blame me. Not even Leo [Jasareno], it’s my decision,” she added, referring to the dismissed former Environment undersecretary who led the mining audit.

Earlier this week, the Finance department voiced worries that the closures would cripple the local government units that rely heavily on the taxes and fees paid by the mining companies for their revenues.

Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said her department will conduct a survey to determine the extent of joblessness that would result from the mining closues.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that while his department has an emergency jobs program in place, it would only be able to absorb a limited number of workers and the jobs would only be temporary.

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, who has been vocal on the financial impact of the mine closures, said Thursday he had no mining interests.

He said his only involvement in the mining industry was when he headed Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corp. in 1999 and 2003 and in 2006, when he rehabilitated RapuRapu mine.

“Since then, I have nothing to do with mines. I do not have mining interest I personally have no investment in mine. I have shares in stocks in mines,” he added.

Journalists covering Lopez’s closure announcement asked for copies of the mining audit, but she refused, saying that they do not have to “be privy to the processes” on which she made her decisions.

On Wednesday, Lopez attended a hearing of the Senate labor committee, which convened to find ways to address the plight of mining workers who would be rendered jobless as a result of the mine closures.

Lopez said the government would spend P8 billion to build “blue lagoons, enchanted rivers” in ecological zones where displaced mining workers would be hired.

But the chairman of the committee, Senator Joel Villanueva, said the government needed to “get their act together” because 19,000 jobless miners was “not a small number.”

Surigao Rep. Robert Ace Barbers told Lopez to develop her “green economy” first before throwing tens of thousands of miners out of work.

“Put up your ‘green economy’ first, develop it and employ these people, then you can tell the mining companies to stop,” Barbers said.

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines accused Lopez of “condemning to poverty more than 1.2- million Filipinos whose livelihood depend on legitimate, permitted mining.”

to fear following successive ambush incidents.

The IBP Surigao del Norte chapter has called for justice for the killing of Canoy and the failed assassination of Tesioma.

“Stop killing lawyers. Let us do our jobs as defenders of rights and due process,” the lawyers’ It added that Lopez “is slowly killing an industry that has faithfully paid billions in taxes and fees annually,” referring to the P10.1 billion in tax revenues collected by the government from the mining sector in 2015.

The mining operations ordered closed down or suspended account for 46 percent or P4.6 billion of these tax revenues, the chamber said.

Moreover, about $22 billion in mining investments will be put on hold as a result of Lopez’s move, the chamber added.

“When faced with the fact that almost all of our membercompanies’ mining operations met the standards and received the certification of ISO 14001, she launched her own fourday audit and packed the audit teams with anti-mining NGOs,” the industry association said.

“That she uses the results of this second audit rather than the results of the ISO standards reveal her inherent bias against the industry as a whole,” the chamber said. “Worse, President Rodrigo Duterte’s appointee Undersecretary and Concurrent MGB (Mines and Geosciences Bureau) Director Mario Luis Jacinto and his team are being ignored. They were even banned from last Thursday’s press conference, [which only included] anti-mining NGOs.” The chamber on Thursday reiterated its request to see the results of the DENR mining audit.

“We are not just requesting for the mere summation of the audit results. We need the actual test results which were used as bases for determining whether or not these mining firms have violated environmental regulations,” said the chamber’s chairman, Artemio Disini.

The group wants to see that water and air quality test, siltation test, proper solid waste management and other pertinent and standardized tests as prescribed by law were done. “ The DENR needs to show us that these tests were conducted in each mining company and the specific findings that merited their suspension or closure,” he added.

The chamber said it is asking for the results in the spirit of fairness and transparency.

The Palace intervention in the controversial closure and suspension orders lifted stock prices Thursday, after two successive days of losses.

The PSE Index gained 17.84 points to 7,252.66. The Mining and Oil index gained 238.05 points or 1.99 percent to close at 12,209.90.

Also on Thursday, the Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST), a non-government organization, criticized what it described as the “divisive” leadership of Lopez at the DENR. “The sound management of the environment requires the involvement and cooperation of people and communities, not antagonism and animosity,” said lawyer Ysan Castillo, secretary general of PBEST. “We live in one big ecosystem, where everything and everyone is interconnected.

We need a type of governance that is inclusive, not just of the marginalized, but of all, including those perceived to be the ones destroying the environment.” With Gabrielle H. Binaday

organization said.

“These attacks are against the very foundation of the profession and the institutions: to defend the accused and the accuser alike. Furthermore, as officers of the Court, we reiterate our commitment to ensure that all citizens must be accorded due process under the law,” it added.

The IBP said the incidents have caused panic among their members.

“We withdraw our representation from all drug cases starting today until all perpetrators are apprehended. We will not be able to do our jobs if our lives and the lives of our families are in peril,” it said.

The officers and members of the IBP chapter also held a motorcade in the city yesterday to “amplify our rage at the pointless violence targeting our colleagues in the legal profession.”

They protested the “shallow understanding of the legal profession, which prompted the accusation of our colleagues as alleged drug coddlers and protectors because of the drug cases that have been dismissed in their respective offices.”

They were hoping that their concerns would reach the Supreme Court, Congress and President Rodrigo Duterte.

Justice Secretary Vitaliano

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Aguirre II has already ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the killing of Canoy and ambush attempt on Tesioma.

Tesioma, 47, was shot outside his home by a motorcycle-riding gunman, four days after Canoy, 70, was killed in the same city.

Tesioma is the third prosecutor attacked under the administration of President Duterte.

Mati City Prosecutor Rolando Acido was shot to death outside Mati City Hall of Justice on Oct. 26, 2016. Early this year, Quezon City Prosecutor Noel Mingoa was shot at closed range while outside a restaurant along Commonwealth Avenue.

HOUSING CONCERNS. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte confers with National Housing Authority General Manager Marcelino Escalada Jr. during the Housing Summit at the NHA office in Quezon City on Feb. 9. Malacañang Photo

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The prime minister confirmed last year that the government would not amend the law to include the death penalty for murderers and drug traffickers.

The Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign was suspended in January after a scandal broke out over the kidnapping and killing of a South Korean businessman by policemen who extorted P5 million from the victim’s wife.

Philippine National Police chief

Ronald dela Rosa said Thursday he would rather have a few good men than have rogue cops, such as the 387 erring policemen who went to the Palace to be berated on national TV by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Dela Rosa said he wished the 387 policemen would resign, after some of them complained about their appearance before the President.

“How I wish they will all resign, tell them so that I don’t have to spend for them…Go ahead resign so that I will no longer have to look after you…I don’t have to file cases,” said Dela Rosa.

The 387 erring Metro Manila

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Argosino if the report of his suspension was true.

Argosino said he had already filed a motion for reconsideration.

Gordon scolded him for not directly answering his question.

Sombero, who flew to Canada amid the ongoing probe, is accused of handing P50 million to Immigration deputy commissioners Argosino and Michael Robles in exchange for the release of over 1,300 workers arrested No-

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inmates when they were in the New Bilibid Prison.

He also rejected the allegations

by Senator Leila de Lima that he had restored the privileges of the inmates who testified against her during the inquiry by the House of Representatives into the proliferation of illegal drugs at the national penitentiary.

“I absolutely deny it. I made no such order,” Aguirre said.

“However, allow me to point out that Senator De Lima used the term restores. It only means that she is admitting that such privileges that she claims were restored were existing during her time as secretary of Justice.

“She must have a lot of spare time to reminisce about her past. You can only reminisce about factual things, things that actually happened.”

Aguirre challenged De Lima to

policemen, including middlegrade officer facing minor offenses like absenteeism and tardiness, were berated by Duterte in a nationally televised event at the Palace, where they were given orders to report for duty in Sulu, Basilan and Tawi-Tawi, where there is an active Muslim insurgency.

Dela Rosa said he is not worried if many would leave the police service amid an ongoing cleansing at the PNP. “I don’t care if I don’t have men, I care for quality, not for quantity.

I’d rather have one good policeman than 100 police scalawags,” he said.

vember at Lam’s online casino.

“When this hearing is finished and there is no report from Mr. Jack Lam, I will order and recommend that contempt be leveled against Mr. Sombero and that when he comes back, he be immediately arrested from the airport and incarcerated in Muntinlupa until he comes around,” Gordon said.

Senator Joel Villanueva seconded Gordon, saying Sombero must be cited for contempt “for continuously avoiding our invitation.”

“I am aware that the motion has been prepared and we still continue to submit to the wisdom of the chair,” he said.

present evidence to back her accusation. ‘‘If she has the evidence, then present it,” he said.

“If there is evidence that I actually made such an order, the accuser should be the one to bring it forward.”

De Lima claimed she had “indisputable information” that Aguirre restored the privileges of the highprofile inmates led by convicted robber Herbert Colanggo who testified against her in the House’s inquiry on the narcotics trade.

She said among these privileges were the use of cellular phones and other electronic gadgets, television, air-conditioning units and even internet access.

The use and or possession of such devices inside the New Bilibid Prison is prohibited, with Aguirre himself saying last year that the illegal drug trade in the national penitentiary proliferated due to the presence of communication gadgets.

from Mindanao Rock Corp. an hour earlier.

Reports said some of the NPA rebels were wearing camouflage fatigues with NBI caps and introduced themselves as NBI agents when they took Atoy with them to Km. 28, Barangay Takalaan.

The NPA also set up a checkpoint at 6 a.m. along the highway in Km. 24 where they flagged down and kidnapped PO2 Anthony Natividad assigned with the Kalilangan Municipal Police Station and another unidentified person.

At 7 a.m., the rebels burned the two dump trucks, a generator set, a mixer and a backhoe, also owned by Mindanao Rock Corp.

The equipment was being used in road construction.

The rebels killed Atoy and then withdrew toward Lanao del Sur, bringing their two captives with them.

Col. Eric C. Vinoya, 403rd Infantry Brigade commander, ordered the 1st Special Forces Battalion to coordinate with the PNP to pursue the rebels.

Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr., 4ID commander, condemned the terror attack.

“This is another terroristic attack perpetrated by the NPA organized crime group. They again attacked a legitimate company undertaking development projects, which will cause unwarranted delay in projects that are supposed to uplift the condition of our people,” Madrigal said.

“They killed another innocent civilian. I have already directed my battalions that there will be no let-up on our pursuit operation. We will not let these terror group sow fear among our people in Bukidnon.” Madrigal added.

In Benguet, heavily armed men believed to be members of the NPA burned two new trucks beloging to the Philex Mining Corp. at Sitio Tapac.

Lawyer Eduardo M. Aratas, Philex legal and administrative division head, said the trucks were loaded with ore concentrate to be brought to San Fernando, La Union when the vehicles were flagged down by the heavily armed men who reportedly introduced themselves as members of the NPA. Reports said that some of the 387 erring policemen were contemplating resigning after being embarrassed.

Duterte initially wanted the erring cops to clean up the Pasig River as a form of punishment, then changed his mind and ordered them transferred to Mindanao.

Dela Rosa said the erring policemen could not complain, because the PNP has a standing policy that they can be reassigned to any part of the country.

“We have the prerogative as mandated by law to deploy them anywhere in the Philippines, so what’s the fuss about it,” he added.

During the hearing Wednesday, Gordon also castigated some immigration officials led

by Commissioner Jaime Morente for allowing Sombero to leave the Philippines and go to Canada last month despite being the subject of a lookout bulletin issued by the Department of Justice.

Morente said he was informed by personnel from the bureau’s Port Operations Division that a certain “Wenceslao Sombero” left the Philippines hours after he boarded his flight.

The lookout bulletin identified the ex-police official only as Wally Sombero, the immigration official said. With PNA

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“We feel the importance to affirm the right to life of anybody, to profess and communicate a culture of mercy, as also recently “Therefore, we stand at your side and would like to express to you our full availability to any form of support and cooperation you may indicate to us.”

The CSE says it is hoping that “the reasons of life will win over the unreasonable efforts to impose a law which is against the main principle of human life.”

The Rome-based lay Catholic group is well known and highly respected for its work with the poor and refugees, and has earned many awards and even a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The CBCP had earlier criticized the strident efforts in Congress to restore capital punishment.

The bishops say that the use of

capital punishment is no different from the crime it punishes.

“When we condemn violence, we cannot ourselves be its perpetrators, and when we decry murder, we cannot ourselves participate in murder no matter that it may be accompanied by the trappings of judicial and legal process,¡± the CBCP said.

In a separate statement, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle warned that the restoration of the death penalty would legitimize violence as a solution to problems.

“There is a danger that the death penalty might legitimize the use of violence to deal with every wrongdoing,” Tagle said.

Former CBCP president and Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop emeritus Oscar Cruz criticized House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for acting like “God” for threatening to remove from their posts those who oppose passing the death penalty bill.

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New airport needed

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HE Philippines should immediately consider the construction of a new international airport near the capital region if it wants to be a popular tourist destination in Asia.

A new and modern airport often creates a lasting impression on arriving tourists and arouses them ahead of their travel plan. Sadly, the Philippines has probably one of the worst airports in this side of the world, lagging behind its compet-

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itors in Asia.

Data on Philippine tourist arrivals reflect the sorry state of the country’s premier airport—the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The Philippines, according to latest available figures from the United Nations

World Tourism Organization, ranked 14th or second to last in 2015 in terms of arrivals. The Philippines registered foreign tourist arrivals of 5.36 million in 2015, ahead of 15th and last place Cambodia with 4.78 million. Philippine arrivals in 2016 hardly improved to 5.97-million tourists.

Other Southeast Asian countries have fared much better than the Philippines. Thailand drew 29.9-million foreign tourists, or just be-

hind China in first place with 56.9 million. Hong Kong at third place lured 26.7 million, followed by Malaysia at 25.7 million.

Indonesia was in eighth place with 10.4-million tourists, while Vietnam rounded the top 10 with 7.9 million.

Two private groups have urged the government of President Rodrigo Duterte to build a new international airport out of Metro Manila because the present facility could no longer offer additional runway

spaces.

San Miguel offered to build the new airport in Bulacan in a revision from its 2014 proposal for a $10-billion airport on a reclaimed part of Manila Bay in Metro Manila. The conglomerate wanted to build an airport with at least four runways, covering 2,000 hectares in Bulacan towns near Manila Bay. A consortium led by by retail tycoon Henry Sy Sr. and the Tieng family separately proposed a new interna-

tional airport in Sangley by reclaiming 2,500 hectares in Sangley Point, Cavite.

The government must act with urgency in approving the construction of a new airport.

The Philippines is steadily losing out to its neighbors in Southeast Asia after neglecting airport development.

By failing to draw enough foreign tourists, it also passed up the opportunity to directly create thousands of jobs.

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The ground norm and the Constitution

survive the day, the week, the year, the decade.

But time just flies when you’re doing what you love. And this newspaper has given me all the room to grow as a journalist and a writer, which was all I really wanted to do as far back as I can remember.

If someone asked me where the past 30 years went, I will point with no small amount of pride that I spent nearly all of them with the Standard. And I think that if I had 30 years more to spend in any manner I chose, I’d probably end up doing exactly the same thing.

Mabuhay ang Manila Standard! *** I have nothing but the highest regard, professionally and personally, for the people who put out the Standard. The editors of the paper, in particular, are some of the best in the business; I also count myself lucky to consider most of them longtime personal friends.

IT IS rather common to refer to the Constitution as “the fundamental law”—and it is, when one is stating the relation it has to statutes and to forms of subordinate legislation. Some refer to it as the “fundamental charter of rights and liberties”—although it is of course more than this since it also establishes the framework of government. Some go so far as to identify it with the “social contract” that Hobbes and Rousseau and other contractarian theorists thought lies at the heart of organized society.

H.L. Hart, in advancing his interesting concept of law, posits that the law, rather than being a collection of commands, is actually an interesting network of primary and secondary rules, important among these, what he calls “the rules of recognition”—the fundamental rules by which one recognizes which are rules. It is by the Constitution that we recognize a Republic Act as a statute, and the rules of the Comelec insofar as the conduct of elections goes as binding rules. But then follows the interesting, vexing but perfectly legitimate question: By what rule does one recognize the Constitution as fundamentally binding?

This, for Hart, amply illustrates the complexity of the phenomenon of law and that one would be toeing a simplistic line by seeing it nothing more than a series of commands. When one asks about the recognition of the Constitution, one raises a question that calls for advertence to an interesting complex of social behavior, disposition, individual and collective decision and decision-making processes. The rule of recognition then by which the Constitution is recognized is not ONE RULE, much less is it written.

It is a complex of avowals, behavior and decision-making.

For brevity, we can call this “the commitment to abide by a Constitution.”

This then is the “social contract,” the ground norm, the

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JOJO A. ROBLES WHEN the time comes for me to finally stop pounding out words on a keyboard for a living, I will remember fondly all the years I spent working for the Manila Standard. And I hope that the newspaper continues on long after I’m done, like it always has since it started three decades ago.

But first, a small story: Ten years ago, the founding publisher and editor-in-chief of this newspaper, the legendary newspaperman Rod T. Reyes, took me aside. It was the 20th anniversary party of the paper “RTR” had put up in 1987, and I was then serving as its EIC. “Jojo,” Rod told me over the din of the party music, in his usual soft, fatherly voice. “Will you believe me if I tell you that when we started, I didn’t even

think we would last a year?”

I had no reason not to believe Reyes. I am aware that bankrolling a newspaper is always a dicey proposition and is definitely not for the shallow-pocketed.

As they say jokingly about another industry, owning a newspaper is apparently for billionaires who want desperately to become millionaires. But the Standard has been lucky because it has been owned by people who always had more than enough money to pay for the paper’s upkeep, while mostly allowing the journalists who put it out the freedom to do their jobs according to their best lights.

And so here we are, 30 years from that day when the Standard first started publishing and still very much around. RTR himself has already “written 30” (newspaper lingo for having passed on) and I have just served out my second term as editor, leaving the newsroom again after the elections last May. The man who succeeded Reyes at the helm of the newspa-

per, Cipriano S. Roxas, also died during my second term. “Zip” Roxas took over from Reyes a couple of years after the paper started and was, in turn, replaced by Jullie Yap Daza.

I worked with all of the people who ran the editorial side of the

I found my home here in the Standard. With any luck, here is where I am going to stay.

Standard over the years, including the current publisher, Rollie G. Estabillo. I saw the ownership of the newspaper change hands up close and had the privilege of

meeting all of the owners directly or at least the people they put in charge of running the business side.

I grew up—and old—with the Standard. I don’t think I spent more than a couple of years away from it in more than 30 years in the business myself.

From the day the paper started, when I arrived as a refugee from a strike that shut down the very first paper I worked for just months before, I always believed that I had found my home here.

With any luck, here is where I am going to stay.

Thirty years is a long time to be doing one thing, especially if you do it on a daily basis. And the reason most journalists seem oblivious to passing of the years is because they focus on the daily news, checking the forest of the past only as it relates to the individual trees of present events.

My old boss Rod Reyes was right to express surprise at the paper’s longevity and the passage of time. No one, after all, can really say for certain if we’ll

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Death penalty stead to focus on the infirmities of law enforcement and due process in our country today that cast into doubt our ability to “fully determine the guilty party”. In light of recent headlines, such a position would have been firmer as well as more popular. *** What is now arising out of this rarefied discussion is a much more secular—and therefore more gossip-worthy—dispute that may be brewing between House Speaker “Bebot” Alvarez and his primus inter pares deputy speaker Gloria Arroyo.

The former president has made no bones about her aversion to the death penalty. She had it repealed on her watch in 2006, and she continues to be an active leader of the International Commission against the Death Penalty (ICDP) based in Spain.

Thus, she has already sought, and obtained, from the President (who supports the death penalty) his consent for her to vote her conscience. And she will reciprocate this favor from him by simply abstaining from the vote, rather than publicly opposing the bill that seeks to restore the penalty.

But the Speaker will have none of that. He has said that if Arroyo will not support the bill— let alone assist him in rounding up support for it among House member—she will have to resign the deputy speakership.

It will be interesting to see how this faceoff turns out.

Alvarez is certainly entitled to demand discipline within his bloc. The PDP-Laban bloc is actually big enough to be called a super-majority, but its cohesion may be a bit tenuous, having been formed, not from shared principles or history, but from the rubble of previous party affiliations that were cast aside in the usual post-election rush to join the winning president’s party.

Like it or not, though, this is the raw material that the President will have to work with in order to build the grand coalition that he needs to push through his proposed constitutional reforms, led by a shift to semi-presidential and federal government. Ensuring that the congressmen toe the line over the critical next 1-2 years is job number one for the Speaker.

On the other hand, Mrs. Arroyo commands a substantial following of her own. Can Alvarez win them over, perhaps together with Arroyo, in the best case? Or, by forcing this showdown over what may be a relatively minor issue in the larger scheme of things, does he risk alienating a large chunk of the membership that he may nonetheless believe he can still outvote?

As they like to say out in the boonies: Abangan!

I used to be a hardliner against the death penalty.

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From A4 The Standard’s lean and mean central desk is run by the reliable and ever-witty Mon Tomeldan, the managing editor.

I met Mon 30 years ago, when I was a reporter for the Standard and he was with another newspaper; working with him all these years has made me appreciate his considerable talents—and his corny jokes— all the more.

Chin Wong is an editor’s dream rewrite and wrap-up man—that we share a love for computers, rock music, food and movies is a bonus. Cesar “Sarsi” Barrioquinto is no slouch as editor, either, and he loves cats and all manner of plant life.

Francis Lagniton is our news “trafficker,” ably backstopped by the irrepressible Joyce Pañares at the city desk —a young woman with all the smarts of a grizzled veteran.

My own editor at Opinion,

Readers can write me at gbolivar1952@yahoo.com.

Adelle Chua, lets her writing speak for her because she hardly speaks up at all. Ray Eñano is our sage at Business, and he always seems to be huddled up with our resident rock star-cumsports editor, Riera Mallari.

Isah Red at Showbiz is in a class of his own, naturally. Isah always reminds me of Truman Capote, with some Queen Elizabeth thrown in for good measure.

I wish I could put in the names of all the other members of the newsroom team in this column, but I just don’t have the space.

But I think they know the affection and respect I have for all of them, from the assistant section editors to the lowest-ranked staffers.

That group, of course, includes editorial assistant Fernando “Boy” Bautista, who has the great fortune of celebrating his birthday every year during the Standard’s anniversary. And so Boy, since he came on board, has always had lavish birthday parties, all at company expense.

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Who can, will stop China?

FORMATION GARY OLIVAR

THE possible restoration of the death penalty by Congress is the next casus belli that’s likely to come up between the President, on one hand, and the increasingly emboldened Catholic bishops, on the other.

Last Sunday’s pastoral letter by the CBCP to the faithful, read from all pulpits, was really all about extrajudicial killings which the princes of the Church roundly condemn. But one sentence in it caught my eye: “Not even the government has a right to kill life because it is only God’s steward and not the owner of life.”

This statement goes well beyond the issue of EJKs, which primarily turns on questions about due process. The bishops seem to be saying here that even a formal sentence of death, despite having been duly adjudicated and processed by the state, is still unacceptable. *** Now I must confess that I used to be a hardliner against the death penalty. It seemed pretty straightforward from the Fifth Commandment in the Bible: “Thou shalt not kill.” (Exodus 20:13) But how then to account for St. Augustine in the 4th century saying in The City of God: “It is in no way contrary to the commandment…for the representatives of public authority to put criminals to death, according to the law…”

Or, nearly a thousand years later, St. Thomas Aquinas in Summa Theologica: “If a man be dangerous and infectious to the community, on account of some sin, it is praiseworthy and healthful that he be killed in order to safeguard the common good…”

Or, much closer to our time, in the Catechism of Pope St. Pius X, 1908: “It is lawful to kill when fighting in a just war, when carrying out by order of the Supreme Authority a sentence of death in punishment of a crime.”

It turns out that the 5th Commandment comes with what lawyers might call its own IRR (implementing rules and regulations) in Exodus 23:7: “The innocent and the just you shall not put to death, nor shall you acquit the guilty.” The blanket proscription is thus further qualified and specified.

In the end it all gets tied together, in a more merciful way, in the modern (1994) Catholic Catechism: “2267. Assuming that the guilty party’s identity and responsibility have been fully determined, the traditional teaching of the Church does not exclude recourse to the death penalty, if this is the only possible way of effectively defending human lives against the unjust aggressor.”

In short, instead of outright opposition to the death penalty on theological grounds, the CBCP might have chosen in-

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

ALEJANDRO DEL ROSARIO NOBODY wants a war in our part of the world. But China, it seems, is getting bolder and more aggressive in building more artificial islands in the South China Sea. That the Chinese have built military installations on Scarborough Shoal and Fiery Cross Reef is no longer encroachment on our sovereign territorial waters. This is already an invasion.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, speaking out more strongly than President Rodrigo Duterte and Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., said this is unacceptable. Scarborough Shoal is only 124 nautical miles west of Zambales and more than 800 miles from Hainan province, the nearest Chinese coastline. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea mandated that waters 200 miles from any country’s coastline is the exclusive economic zone of that nation. China, as the community of nations now knows, has no respect for international laws. The Philippines and China are both signatories to UNCLOS. The recent ruling of the Permanent Arbitration Court in The Hague rejected China’s

sweeping nine-dash line, claiming nearly 90 percent of the resource-rich South China Sea. Manila filed the case challenging China’s outrageous claim but Duterte, who is cozying up to Beijing and disengaging from Washington, is allowing the Chinese to get away with grabbing our territorial waters.

Who can and will stop China’s aggressive moves in the South China Sea? The answer of course is only the US can.

But is it willing to risk a war with a rising China? The US pivot and rebalancing of its military forces to Asia puts pressure on America to maintain its credibility with treaty allies—the Philippines, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan The US also has the global duty to keep free international shipping lanes in the South China Sea. The military buildup by China in the area would impede the free flow of cargo vessels in the vital waterway.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the US will stand by Japan in its territorial dispute over China in the Senkaku-Diaoyu Island. That is a reassuring indication of US intent and interest in the region. The Chinese foreign ministry in a rare and sober reaction said a war between China and the US would be disastrous.

China should take the Tillerson statement as a cautionary

sign and step back or else a collision course between the two superpowers cannot be headed off anymore in this flashpoint in Southeast Asia. While China can count on North Korea for help, it is doubtful these two rogue nations can stand up to the US and allies—Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and even Australia which has a stake in the South China Sea because of its economic interest in an unimpeded shipping lanes.

Gina and the mining companies The running feud of 23 mining companies and Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez is hurting the country’s economic stability. Lopez ordered the shutdown of the mining firms last week. The value of minerals extracted from the country exceeds the total revenue of the country’s tourism industry. The government could lose P653 million if the 23 mines are closed down by the DENR, not to mention the thousands of jobs lost related to extraction and shipping of minerals such as ore, copper, phosphate and iron. Lopez said the DENR would extend financial aid to miners dislocated by her closure order.

Chamber of Mines Vice President Ronald Recidoro explained the industry’s side quite well when interviewed by

ANC’s Karen Davila. ANC, or the ABS-CBN News Channel, is owned by the Lopez family of Gina. She ordered the mines’ closure for alleged violation of environmental safeguards and disposal of hazardous waste material into community rivers.

The mining companies were wary when President Duterte appointed her as DENR secretary.

To be fair, Gina’s concern for the environment is well meaning.

But how can you appoint someone as Environment Secretary who has already pre-conceived adversarial view of mining? The lines are drawn and unless asked, mining company officials are not seeking a dialogu—meeting with Lopez. They would rather talk to Finance Secretary Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez who they believe has a better understanding of mining’s economic impact on the country.

Dominguez who is from Davao like Duterte is closer to the President than Lopez is. Duterte yesterday reversed Lopez’s order fully aware of the economic implications of stopping the mining operations. It’s a loss of face for Gina Lopez and puts her in a corner where she has no option but to resign.

Not too many know that the Philippines is the third-largest producer of gold in the world.

This is because we have a wealth of copper in our mines. Copper is the cousin of gold.

Managing the economy

THE Philippine economy will grow by 6.9 percent this year, according to a World Bank forecast published January 2017. This is a slight improvement from the 6.8-percent actual growth in 2016. A 6.9-percent growth is disappointing.

The Duterte administration originally targeted GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth rate of 7.5 percent to 8.5 percent per year during his six years as president to build on the momentum begun with an average GDP growth of 6.5 percent in the last four years of the BS Aquino administration.

A 6.9-percent growth puts the Philippines in the same level of performance as Cambodia and Myanmar, both of which will also do 6.9-percent economic growth this year. These countries, by the way, are not our peers insofar as economic management is concerned.

We always claim we do better than China (6.5 percent GDP growth this year)—but then again, that’s China.

We should be worried that countries that emerged from years of poverty, conflict and mismanagement are doing just as well, if not better, than we do. They are catching up. Which means we are slackening.

Philippine GDP growth rates are now scaled down to just 7.1 percent for 2017, 7.2 percent for 2018 and 2019, 7.3 percent in 2020 and 2021, and finally 7.4 percent in 2022.

The World Bank, in its January 2017 Global Economic Prospects Report, projects a 6.9-percent GDP growth rate in 2017, 7 percent in 2018, and 6.7 percent for 2019—much lower than government projections and targets.

Year 2016’s 6.8-percent actual economic growth is above

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From A4 founding social compact. It is this social compact that allows for the Rule of Law. And so it disturbs me very profoundly when citizens speak and act as if the Constitution were some impertinent nuisance that can be swept aside when it stands in the way of whim, personal allegiance or arrant adventur-

the growth rate of 6.7 percent achieved in 2012, the 6.2 percent scored in 2014, and the 5.9 percent in 2015 but below the 7.1 percent in 2013.

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno has promised a Golden Age of Infrastructure to propel the Philippine economy to higher growth rates, with a planned infra spending of 5.4 percent of GDP in 2017 to as high as seven percent by 2022, the last year of Duterte’s presidency. That implies an infra spending exceeding P1 trillion a year. A ground level though, there is concern whether the government can spend more than 1,000 billion a year on roads, bridges, and schools without creating moral hazard —meaning, part, if not much, of the money could go to the wrong hands like corrupt contractors.

Please note that BS Aquino for a number of years refused to spend as much as P500 billion on infra and other essential services for fear the money would be stolen anyway. So cash in the treasury is better than cash in people who create misery and penury (the grafters).

President Duterte, a lawyer, has said he knows little about the economy. I suggest he focus more on the economy rather than running after the corrupt in government and the scalawags in the Philippine National Police. Because when a huge chunk of the budget is stolen and the economy is mismanaged, it is the poor who eventually absorb much of the consequences—consequences more severe than the effect on illegal drugs and the pernicious effect of graft.

So he should spend more time with his economists rather than with his favorite police general, Ronald Bato dela Rosa. And they must be the right economists and planners, like Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez and Budget Secretary Ben Diokno. As for DENR’s Gina Lopez, well, I consider her part of the fire and

brimstone aspect of the presidency (just like his vicious illegal drugs war). The presidency is part showmanship and part serious work.

People like a telenovela.

Digong has been giving a good daily dose of that with his expletives and frequent visits to wakes of fallen policemen and soldiers. At the same time, people want to be assured that prices of basic goods are reasonable, their security is okay in their homes and in the streets, that they can find a job when they look for one, and their children are sent to school and taken care of with basic medical care.

The economy, as measured by the GDP, grew 6.6-percent growth in fourth quarter 2016, pushing whole year growth to 6.8 percent. The fourth quarter rate was the slowest quarterly growth recorded for 2016, indicating an apparent slowdown and a correction in the economy after the heady election spending in the first half of last year.

Still, fourth quarter’s 6.6 percent was higher than the 6.5-percent growth noted in the fourth quarter of 2015.

There are signs the economy is moving towards an investment-led growth rather than a consumption-driven economy.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, reporting on the economy last January 27, Manufacturing, Trade, and Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities were the main drivers of growth for the fourth quarter 2016.

Among the major economic sectors, Industry had the fastest growth at 7.6 percent, higher than previous year’s 6.5-percent growth. Services grew by 7.4 percent, a slower growth compared with the 7.8-percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2015. On the other hand, Agriculture declined further by 1.1 percent. In the same period of the previous year, it dropped to 0.2 percent.

Manufacturing remained the

top contributor to GDP growth as it continued an accelerating growth in the fourth quarter with 6.9 percent. This exhibited faster growth rates in all quarters of 2016 than the previous year.

Among the industries under Manufacturing, Food manufactures, which grew by 9.3 percent, was the biggest contributor to the growth of the sector with 3.6 percentage points. Other contributors to the growth were: Petroleum and other fuel products, with 53.8 percent growth; Transport equipment, with 33.3 percent; Beverage industries, with 11.5 percent; and Chemical and chemical products, with 2.1 percent growth.

On the other hand, the following posted declines and pulled down the growth of the sector: Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus, which declined by 3.9 percent; Publishing and printing, down by 12 percent; Non-metallic mineral products, down by 2.1 percent; Wearing apparel, down by 2.3 percent; and Miscellaneous manufactures, which declined by 1.4 percent from the previous year.

The Construction industry grew by 11 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, faster compared with the 8.2-percent growth recorded in the previous year. The growth was fueled by both Public Construction and Private Construction Electricity, gas and water supply (EGWS) continues to expand Electricity, Gas and Water Supply grew by 8.9 percent year on year during the fourth quarter of 2016, faster as compared with the 5.2-percent growth recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. Electricity contributed the most to the growth of the sector as it accelerated to 9.9 percent as compared with 5.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015.

ism. Recently, the Solicitor General was reported to have asserted that the President could declare martial law when he thought it necessary, and that he did not have to be confined to situations of invasion and rebellion—which are actually the conditions contemplated by the Constitution. When I remarked on Facebook that the Solicitor General, if indeed he made those remarks, could be disciplined by the Supreme

Court if not disbarred, someone shot back: “Palagi na lang unconstitutional. Think out of the box.” And I retorted: “The box is called the Constitution.”

The riposte I got was chilling in its remorselessness—and clear thoughtlessness: “Eh di echa puwera ang Constitution na yan.” Now, if as I have argued, underlying the Constitution and the rule of law as the most elementary rule of recognition is the social compact

to live and organize social life by the Constitution, clearly the rule of law and the viability of the Constitution are on a perilous edge when you have this brand of a personality cult or populism that makes of the Constitution a dispensable inconvenience.

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Prelate: Golden age of reform

By Vito Barcelo

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ETIRED archbishop Oscar Cruz, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines ecclesiastical judge in charge of church dispensations, reported an increase in the number of priests asking for dispensation to leave the priesthood and urged a golden age of reform in the local Catholic Church.

The 82-year-old canon lawyer, acknowledged President Rodrigo Duterte’s severe criticism of the Catholic episcopacy and clergy.

“It is a golden age for the church for these times to do self-cleansing. I think this is a very positive issue when the President attacks the clergy

with two wives, etc, etc. Of course it is painful. But if it is painful, what can you do?” asked Cruz, who was CBCP president from 1995 to 1999.

“The bishops should now be more attentive. You just don’t close your eyes to these matters.

If you do, there will be more,” he added.

Cruz explained there are two types of sanctions for clergymen who violate their priestly vows: ask for a dispensation from clerical obligation or be dismissed from the clerical state.

“The priest himself who violated his obligations to celibacy can ask for it. That is called

dispensation from clerical obligations. The other one is dismissal from clerical state,” he said.

“Yes, the voluntary [dispensations] increased. I am talking only what I know. What is happening in different diocese, I don’t know the numbers,” he said. “But the dispensations increased.”

Cruz declined to reveal official numbers, but he said it would be better if bishops and priests themselves initiate filing cases against erring clergymen.

If they do not, Cruz said it can only result in the laity being scandalized, other clergymen

becoming disoriented and seminarians deformed.

“Each diocese, as a rule, has a tribunal that can work on that. There is a tribunal that knows how to process this and that case filed against a priest or the priest himself files for it,” he said.

Cruz echoed the call of Pope Francis who had repeatedly pushed reforms in the Vatican since 2013.

In his traditional annual Christmas address, Francis even slammed Vatican officials for pushing back against reforms and saying that those taking part in “malicious re-

sistance” have been inspired by the devil.

“The absence of reaction is a sign of death! Consequently, the good cases of resistance—and even those not quite so good— are necessary and merit being listened to, welcomed and their expression encouraged,” Pope Francis said, addressing the Roman Curia.

“The reform does not have an esthetical end to make the Curia more beautiful; it cannot be understood as a sort of face-lift or applying makeup to beautify the elderly curial body, nor plastic surgery to remove wrinkles,” he continued.

ALL-OUT GAB. PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

MONIQUE Q. LAGDAMEO - Presiding Officer SHIRLEY C. ASPILLAGA MARIE ALETHEA SJ. CASAL-UY GRAZIELLE IONY N. DE LARA-BES VIRGILIO V. HILARIO JR. DIVINA A. JACOME LUIS S. JAVIER JR. LEONARDO M. MAGPANTAY MA. ARLENE M. ORTEGA NELSON S. PASIA ENRICO J. PUNO MARY RUTH C. TOLENTINO EVELYN DELFINA E. VILLAMOR NEMESIO S. YABUT JR.

LnB President

ARMANDO P. PADILLA

ABSENT: Councilor “ “

FERDINAND T. EUSEBIO ROMEO C. MEDINA-Sick Leave MARIA CONCEPCION M. YABUT

As communist rebels staged attacks on civilians on Thursday, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff General Eduardo Año and Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa sign documents on the government’s supposed all-out war against the communist New People’s Army. PNA

====================================================================== On motion presented by Hon. M.A.M. Ortega, which was duly seconded by all Members present, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati approved City Resolution No. 2017-009 on second and final reading.

CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2017-009 Authors: Hon. M.C.M. Yabut, Hon. M.A.S.J. Casal-Uy, Hon. D.A. Jacome, Hon. G.I.N. de Lara-Bes, Hon. N.S. Yabut Jr. and Hon. M.A.M. Ortega

Co Authors: Hon. S.C. Aspillaga, Hon. V.V. Hilario, Jr., Hon. L.S. Javier, Jr., Hon. L.M. Magpantay, Hon. N.S. Pasia, Hon. E.J. Puno, Hon. M.R.C. Tolentino, Hon. E.D.E. Villamor and Hon. A.P. Padilla A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE SUBSISTENCE MEAL ALLOWANCE AMOUNTING TO TEN MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 10,950,000.00) TO THE BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY (BJMP) FOR ONE THOUSAND (1,000) INMATES OF THE MAKATI CITY JAIL, FUNDS OF WHICH SHALL BE TAKEN FROM THE APPROVED EXECUTIVE BUDGET OF CY 2017 UNDER THE JAIL ASSISTANCE TO NATIONAL OFFICE FUND – OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, AND AUTHORIZING FURTHER THE HONORABLE MAYOR MAR-LEN ABIGAIL S. BINAY TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA), ON BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MAKATI WITH THE BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (BJMP-NCR) REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF DIRECTOR, JAIL CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT REGIONAL DIRECTOR ROMEO S. ELISAN, JR., AND THE MAKATI CITY JAIL REPRESENTED BY JAIL SUPERINTENDENT ESMERALDA A. AZUCENA REGARDING THE AFOREMENTIONED ASSISTANCE, SUBJECT TO ALL LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, the City Government has been providing assistance to all national government agencies under its locality. One of these agencies is the Makati City Jail by providing, among others, subsistence meal allowance for its inmates, in addition to what they received from the allocated budget appropriated under Item No. 2 of the Special Provision of the General Appropriation Act (GAA) Act of 2015, amounting to Fifty Pesos (Php50.00) as subsistence allowance per day per prisoner; WHEREAS, this is in line with the City’s thrust to assist and to provide adequate and decent life to its constituents, and since inmates of Makati City Jail are considered Makati City constituents, and they should also be served by the City; WHEREAS, the City of Makati allocated Ten Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php10,950,000.00) for the subsistence meal allowance of one thousand (1000) inmates of the Makati City Jail for CY 2017 and funds of which shall be taken from the approved Executive Budget of CY 2017, under the Jail Assistance to National Office Fund – Office of the City Administrator; WHEREAS, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), a line bureau under the Department of Interior and Local Government, is empowered to exercise supervision of all district, city and municipal jails, having a two-fold mandate to safekeep and develop its inmates to become law-abiding, productive and responsible members of our society; WHEREAS, since Makati City Jail is under the direct supervision of the BJMP, the City Government of Makati decided to give the subsistence meal allowance of the one thousand (1,000) inmates of the Makati City Jail, for CY 2017, to BJMP for proper accounting and disbursement thereof; WHEREAS, Section 10 (e) (15), Article IV of R.A. 7854, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Makati, provides: “the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities as provided under the Local government Code and, in addition to said services and facilities shall establish and provide for the maintenance and improvement of jails and detention centers, institute a sound jail management program and appropriate funds for the subsistence of detainees and convicted prisoners in the City”; WHEREAS, a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City Government of Makati with BJMP and Makati City Jail is required to be executed in order to effectuate the above stated purpose; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8 (a) (6), Article III, of R.A. 7854, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Makati, hereby authorizes the Honorable Mayor Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay to sign such Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with BJMP-NCR and Makati City Jail.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI, METRO MANILA, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS VESTED IN IT BY LAW, IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, to authorize the release of the subsistence meal allowance amounting to Ten Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 10,950,000.00) to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) for One Thousand (1,000) inmates of the Makati City Jail, funds of which shall be taken from the approved Executive Budget of CY 2017 under the Jail Assistance to National Office Fund – Office of the City Administrator, and authorizing further the Honorable Mayor Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), on behalf of the City Government of Makati with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology National Capital Region (BJMP-NCR) represented by its Chief Director, Jail Chief Superintendent Regional Director Romeo S. Elisan, Jr., and the Makati City Jail represented by Jail Superintendent Esmeralda A. Azucena regarding the aforementioned assistance, subject to all laws, rules and regulations.

The subsistence meal allowance or food subsidy allocated by the City Government of Makati to Makati Jail inmates shall be given on a quarterly basis to the BJMP-NCR, provided that, supporting documents are attached as required by existing laws.

Let copy of this Resolution be furnished the Budget Office, Treasurer’s Office, Accounting Department and all other offices concerned for their information and guidance.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

APPROVED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI, METRO MANILA, in its Regular Session held on 8 February 2017.

HON. SHIRLEY C. ASPILLAGA

HON. MARIE ALETHEA S.J. CASAL-UY

HON. GRAZIELLE IONY N. DE LARA-BES

HON. FERDINAND T. EUSEBIO

HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO JR.

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

MONIQUE Q. LAGDAMEO - Presiding Officer SHIRLEY C. ASPILLAGA MARIE ALETHEA SJ. CASAL-UY GRAZIELLE IONY N. DE LARA-BES VIRGILIO V. HILARIO JR. DIVINA A. JACOME LUIS S. JAVIER JR. LEONARDO M. MAGPANTAY MA. ARLENE M. ORTEGA NELSON S. PASIA ENRICO J. PUNO MARY RUTH C. TOLENTINO EVELYN DELFINA E. VILLAMOR NEMESIO S. YABUT JR.

LnB President

ARMANDO P. PADILLA

By Gabrielle Marie Binaday

ABSENT: Councilor FERDINAND T. EUSEBIO “ ROMEO C. MEDINA-Sick Leave “ MARIA CONCEPCION M. YABUT ====================================================================== On motion presented by Hon. E.D.E. Villamor, which was duly seconded by all Members present, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati approved City Resolution No. 2017-011 on second and final reading.

CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2017-011 Authors: Hon. M.C.M. Yabut, Hon. M.A.S.J. Casal-Uy, Hon. D.A. Jacome, Hon. G.I.N. de Lara-Bes, Hon. N.S. Yabut Jr., Hon. M.A.M. Ortega and Hon. E.D.E. Villamor Co Authors: Hon. S.C. Aspillaga, Hon. V.V. Hilario, Jr., Hon. L.S. Javier, Jr., Hon. L.M. Magpantay, Hon. N.S. Pasia, Hon. E.J. Puno, Hon. M.R.C. Tolentino and Hon. A.P. Padilla A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE MAYOR MAR-LEN ABIGAIL S. BINAY TO ENTER INTO AND SIGN A DEED OF DONATION AND RECEIVE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MAKATI, THE DONATION FROM J.C. BINAY FOUNDATION WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: CONSTRUCTION OF MOOT COURT AND PROVISION OF LAW BOOKS AND MATERIALS, AMONG OTHERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF THE PROPOSED UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI – COLLEGE OF LAW, SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, Section 10 (a) of RA 7854 otherwise known as the Makati City Charter provides that the Sangguniang Panlungsod “shall approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective government”; WHEREAS, the City Government of Makati through the leadership of the Honorable Mayor Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay, commits to develop and strengthen the role of private sector in nation building specifically of raising the bar excellence in education; WHEREAS, the City Government finds it necessary to institutionalize the College of Law under the University of Makati in order to hone the constituents of Makati with great potential in the legal field; WHEREAS, J.C. BINAY FOUNDATION expressed its desire to donate to the City Government of Makati, materials necessary in the study of law; WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, pursuant to Section 8 (a) (6), Article III, of R.A. 7854, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Makati, hereby authorizes the Honorable Mayor Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay to sign such Deed of Donation with the J.C. Binay Foundation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI, METRO MANILA, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS VESTED IN IT BY LAW IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, to authorize the Honorable MAYOR MAR-LEN ABIGAIL S. BINAY to enter into and sign a deed of donation and receive on behalf of the City Government of Makati, the donation from J.C. BINAY FOUNDATION which include the following: construction of moot court and provision of law books and materials, among others, for the purpose of the operationalization of the proposed University of Makati – College of Law, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations.

Let copy of this Resolution be furnished to JC BINAY FOUNDATION and other offices concerned for their information, guidance and reference.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

APPROVED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI, METRO MANILA, in its Regular Session held on 8 February 2017.

HON. ROMEO C. MEDINA HON. SHIRLEY C. ASPILLAGA

HON. ROMEO C. MEDINA

HON. MARIE ALETHEA S.J. CASAL-UY

HON. MA ARLENE M. ORTEGA

HON. GRAZIELLE IONY N. DE LARA-BES

HON. NELSON S. PASIA P

HON. FERDINAND T. EUSEBIO

HON. ENRICO J. PUNO

HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO JR.

HON. ON. MARY RUTH C. TOLENTINO

HON. DIVINA A. JACOME

HON. ON. EVELYN DELFINA E. VILLAMOR

HON. LUIS S. JAVIER JR.

HON. ON. MARIA CONCEPCION M. YABUT

HON. LEONARDO M. MAGPANTAY

HON. NEMESIO S. YABUT JR.

HON. MA ARLENE M. ORTEGA

P HON. NELSON S. PASIA

HON. ENRICO J. PUNO

ON. MARY RUTH C. TOLENTINO HON.

HON. DIVINA A. JACOME

ON. EVELYN DELFINA E. VILLAMOR HON.

HON. LUIS S. JAVIER JR.

ON. MARIA CONCEPCION M. YABUT HON.

HON. LEONARDO M. MAGPANTAY

HON. NEMESIO S. YABUT JR.

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THE country’s economic managers recommended fully funding the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) program as a better alternative to proposed legislations on free tuition in state universities and colleges.

In a joint position paper signed

by Economic and Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, the managers said UniFAST provides a comprehensive framework to address the educational needs and ensure efficient use of funds.

“We recognize that college education is important for Filipinos, based on the results of the focus group discussions and survey on AmBisyon Natin 2040,” Pernia said.

“Many employers also prefer college graduates. However, we need to carefully study our options for helping people achieve their aspirations for higher education, considering other needs,” he added.

The economic team said the proposed free-tuition policy will largely benefit non-poor students

who predominate in SUCs. In 2014, only 12 percent of the students attending SUCs belong to the bottom 20 percent of the family income classification based on the Annual Poverty Indicators Survey.

According to them, tuition does not comprise the biggest share of college education cost.

Based on the grant structure of the government’s Student GrantsIn-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation, tuition constitutes only one-third (P20,000) of the annual cost of P60,000 per student covered by the grant.

The bigger chunk of college education cost is for living expenses (at P35,000 for 10 months) and instructional materials (P5,000).

Thus, the managers said, poor families would still be unable to pay for the remaining two-thirds balance of college education cost and will prevent them from sending their children to college. Established in 2014 through Republic Act No. 10687, the UniFAST is designed to unify and harmonize all publicly-funded student financial assistance programs, such as scholarships, grants-in-aid and student loans for tertiary education.

Honesty survives, even at the airport

By Joel E. Zurbano MANY Filipinos still believe in the old-fashioned notion of honesty being the best policy even at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

On Thursday, Transportation Secretary Arturo Tugade visited the Naia Terminal 1 and personally commended two airport employees and a regular taxi driver who returned big amounts of money they found while working.

The three workers were Antonio Infanta, driver of Bram regular white taxi; Rizalde Ocde of Integrated Workers Service Coop and security guard Alfredo Baldoza.

Tugade gave them P10,000 each as a reward for their honesty and good deeds.

Manila International Airport Authority general manager Eddie Monreal said Ocde turned over a sling bag containing $11,000 and P11,000 which he found at the money changer inside Naia Terminal 3 last Jan. 21 while Infanta turned over another sling bag containing gadgets and cash amounting to P220,000 which was found inside his taxi last Jan. 19.

Baldoza, on the other hand, turned over some US$5,000 cash he found at the unloading area of Naia Terminal 3.

After the short meeting with the employees, Tugade, Monreal and officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines proceeded to the terminal and inspected the facility in preparation for the upcoming Asean summit this April in Manila.

Last Monday, Monreal also commended 13 airport personnel for their outstanding performance and responsibilities in the line of duty.

Airport Police Officers headed by Roderick Mejia, Jesus Ducusin, Gilfredo Dilan, Victor Mallari, Alvin Patayan, Archieval Amoguis, and Eduardo Duran and Robert Umitin II were recognized for their successful operation against notorious Salisi Gang leader Brian Duque last Nov. 29 and the recovery of 22 pieces of stolen diamonds from Malaysia at LBC Express Warehouse last Dec. 22.

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Joven rules LBC Ronda Subic leg S

UBIC BAY—Kinetix Lab-Army’s Cris Joven outsprinted defending champion Jan Paul Morales of Navy-Standard Insurance and Ryan Serapio of Ilocos Sur in the mad dash to the finish to top Stage Four of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2017 that started at the Lighthouse Marina and ended at the Harbour Square here.

Joven, 30, checked in with the same time as Morales and Serapio and a big group of riders in two hours, 40 minutes and six seconds but clinched an eight-second bonus for clinching his very first

stage win in this year’s edition of the country’s biggest cycling race.

“I made my move in the final stretch when I sensed I still have some energy left in me inside,” said Joven in Filipino.

Joven also said he was happy with his performance despite the fact that he only started to train on Jan. 11 after he focused on his job as an Army man for the whole of last year.

“I’m surprising myself because I wasn’t expecting much in this race because I was off cycling for one year and only returned to action last month,” said Joven, whose best finish here was fourth overall five years ago.

Navy’s Rudy Roque managed to cling on that same Joven-led group to keep the red LBC jersey with an aggregate time of 11:12:15.

Roque’s lead, however, is slowly vanishing at the face of a mighty pursuit by the 31-year-old Mo-

rales, who is now No. 2 and just a minute and a half behind with a total clocking of 11:13:45.

After a forgettable start, Morales has topped the Stage Two criterium in Vigan, Ilocos Sur Sunday and the Angeles-Subic Stage Three the day before and then eked out a second place effort on this one to jump from 23rd on Day One to second overall after four stages.

“I knew I’ll do good in the last two stages because I trained here for a month late last year,” said Morales, a native of Calumpang, Marikina.

Roque, for his part, said he’s just taking his time.

“I was a marked man since I

took the lead and I’m just happy to still remain on top even though they keep watching over me,” said Roque, a proud son of Tibo, Bataan.

Lomotos slid from No. 2 to No. 3 with a time of 11:14:33.

Serapio leapt from No. 7 after Stage Three to No. 4 with 11:16:07, thanks to his recent podium finish.

Joven was also a big gainer as he zoomed from No. 14 to No. 9 with 11:16:48 and should eat more minutes as the race progresses.

Rounding up the top 10 were Navy’s Jay Lampawog (11:16:12), Kinetix Lab-Army’s Reynaldo Navarro (11:16:21), Go for Gold’s Joshua Mari

Bonifacio (11:16:28), Navy’s Daniel Ven Carino (11:16:35) and Go for Gold’s Ismael Grospe Jr. (11:17:43).

The race will take a two-day breather before resuming action on Sunday with the dreaded Lucena-Pili Stage Five, the race’s longest lap at 251 kms that was made difficult by the ascent at Tatlong Eme in Atimonan, Quezon.

Ronda is staking P1 million to the champion courtesy of presentor LBC and in partnership with MVP Sports Foundation, Petron, Mitsubishi, Versa.ph, Partas, Maynilad, Standard Insurance, CCN, Bike Xtreme, NLEX, PhilCycling and 3Q Sports Event Management.

San Miguel Beermen battle TNT Ka Tropa

By Jeric Lopez TWO and 12.

Those are the numbers that will be on the minds of the San Miguel Beermen when they shoot for a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Semifinals against TNT Ka Tropa and their 12th consecutive victory in the 2017 Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup. Unbeaten since November, the defending champions are aiming to keep their streak going as they close in on a finals berth at 7 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City against a Tropang Texters side who are looking to equalize.

San Miguel coach Leo Austria is looking forward to another shot at both extending his team’s impressive dominance and more importantly, tighten their grip of the series with Game 2 victory.

“We’re happy we’re able to win Game 1 and that’s very important. Now, we’re looking at another one and we’ll play to win again,” said Austria.

Playing with the aura of invin-

cibility, the Beermen continued their dominant ways and breezed past the Tropang Texters, 111-98, in Game 1 last Wednesday night to open the series with authority.

Behind the steady scoring of top guns Marcio Lassiter, Alex Cabagnot and June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel easily dismantled TNT in the opener.

Lassiter had 22, Fajardo 21 and Cabagnot 20 as there was no shortage of firepower for the scorching hot Beermen.

Austria described what it’s like seeing his team rack up 11 straight victories as it aimed on defending its crown successfully.

“The players are enjoying the game. You’ll see that. They now understand how to win. They’re playing like an orchestra. They know what to do.”

The Tropang Texters drew 27 points from Jayson Castro and 24 from Kelly Williams in Game 1 but still need more support ahead.

As of press time, Star and Barangay Ginebra are battling it out in their own best-of-seven opener with both teams trying to get an early advantage.

Kinetix Lab-Army’s Cris Joven (left) edges Navy-Standard Insurance’s Jan Paul Morales and Ilocos Sur’s Ryan Serapio in a frantic ending to reign supreme in Stage Four of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2017 in Subic Bay.

Alido retains W Express RVF Cup lead Asset Managers CA N LU BA NG — I r a Alido blew a threestroke lead at the front but fought back from two shots down and went 2-up again over a charging Rupert Zaragosa with an eagle-spiked 69 in a topsy-turvy third round of the W Express RVF Cup Amateur Golf Championship at Cangolf’s North course here yesterday.

But while Alido managed to thwart Zaragosa’s challenge and regained the men’s lead, Harmie Constantino tumbled down the women’s leaderboard with a 76 as Korean Hwang Min-jeong fired a 70 and wrested a huge four-stroke margin heading to the final round of the annual championship held as part of the PLDT Group National Amateur Golf Tour and backed by the

MVP Sports Foundation, Cignal and Metro Pacific Investments.

Zaragosa, out to atone a string of mediocre finishes, flashed fierce form with four birdies at the front and quickly erased a three-stroke deficit with another birdie on No. 11, moving 2-up on a two-shot swing as Alido bogeyed the par-3 hole.

But the three-day leader recovered with a birdie on No. 12 then bucked the wind with a solid 7-iron second shot from 170 yards that bounced once onto the green and into the cup of the par4 13th, which Zaragosa bogeyed, and went 3-up again with another birdie on the next.

But Alido’s final hole bogey for a 35-34 and a 210 kept Zaragosa within striking distance at 212 as the latter carded a 68

with young Korean Kim Joo Hyung and Cebu’s Weiwei Gao joining the championship group with 214 and 216 after a 68 and 71, respectively.

Yuto Katsuragawa sustained his fightback from an opening 77 with a second straight 70 but the ace Japanese shotmaker remained seven shots behind at 217 in a tie with Jolo Magcalayo, who hobbled with a 73 while Carl Corpus lay a shot farther back at 218 with a 73 in the event organized and conducted by the National Golf Association of the Philippines and held in honor of the late golf patron and former NGAP president Rod Feliciano.

Hwang, meanwhile, moved 18 holes away from nailing another major win after humbling the pros at Mt. Malarayat

make PSL debut

By Peter Atencio

Ira Alido displays fine form as he blasts his tee shot on the par-3 No. 4.

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Rugby 15s start 2017 season THE Rugby 15’s season gets going this Saturday, February 11 when SEAPAC Philippines- 2017 SPI 15s domestic rugby league starts.

The SPI 15s League will see five rounds of competition among two divisions for the men plus a women’s division.

The tournament will be played at Southern Plains, Canlubang, each weekend, including a grand final in each division.

Philippine Rugby Football Union Rugby Development Manager, Jovan Masalunga predicted an exciting season for the sport which is slowly gaining a hard-core following in the country.

“Following the excitement of the local teams during the SPI 15s last year I am looking forward to seeing how this season’s SPI 15s League unfolds,” said Masalunga. “The National Team Selectors have positions open in the Philippine ‘A’ Team and the National Development Squad will be announced during the awards ceremony at the finals. So I am sure the local players will want to be at the top of their game with the opportunity of taking their rugby career to the next level in sight!”

The Alabang Eagles are among the favorites, being the reigning champions from last year’s championships.

Then, there are the Clark Jets, who had a successful 2016 season.

They are joining forces with Manila Hapons to form the Hapon Jets, and they are the top favorites in the Plate division.

The Mavericks will also be competitive in the Plate division along with the Albay Vulcans and the recently reformed Makati Chiefs.

The tournament will be held with the blessing of the Philippine Rugby Football Union, in collaboration with its title sponsor, SEAPAC Philippines.

Excitement on the game is at a fever pitch with Rugby 7s’ inclusion at the Olympics last year along with Japan hosting the 2019 Rugby 15s World Cup. The SPI 15s League gives the local Philippine rugby teams the opportunity to play the traditional way and experience the longer format of the game. Peter Atencio

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THERE’S a new squad that’s expected to make a splash in the Philippine Superliga (PSL) when it starts on March 4 with 2017 PSL Invitational Tournament at the Arena in San Juan.

The Cocolife Asset Managers will be among the six teams that will seek the top honors and when they make their debut with the Foton Tornadoes, F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, Cignal HD Spikers, Petron Lady Blaze Spikers and the Generika Lifesavers.

The presence of talented players like former Ateneo star libero Denise “Denden” Lazaro, and exLa Salle hitter Michelle Gumabao will give the Asset Managers a fighting chance.

“The players are very skilled.

We have a very good chance,” said team manager Christopher Ponce during yesterday’s press conference at the Mall of Asia Centerstage. Ponce is also the as-

sistant vice president for Marketing for Cocolife.

American coach Airess Padda of Adamson University is the head coach, and the team’s roster will be finalized after the ongoing 92nd National Collegiate Athletic Association season.

Wensh Tiu, Therese Gaston, Erika Alkuino, Mika Esperanza and Rose Vargas make up the rest of the lineup.

Organizers are also expecting a new team under seasoned mentor Sammy Acaylar to come in, along with a guest team from Japan, which will play in the semifinals.

Also present during the team launch were Cocolife Vice President of Broker Servicing Department Atty Francis Nob, PSL president Ramon Suzara and PSL chairman Philip Ella Juico.

RC Cola-Army Troopers, that team that the Asset Managers replaced, are on leave, and won’t be around to defend their crown, according to Suzara.

WCKF supports Anti-illegal drug campaign Isabela cops recently beefed up its technological equipment for ramped up operations under nationwide anti-illegal drugs campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration called OplanTokhang a.k.a.

Project Double Barrel. The Wong Chu King Foundation (WCKF) donated computer desktops and printerscanners sets to the San Mateo Police Station in Isabela to help maintain the pace in the cops’ daily requirements. In photo are WCKF volunteers and police officers led by Police Chief Insp. Emil Pajarillo (2nd from right, top photo).

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Arellano battles SSC

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Games Today

(Filoil Flying V Center) 12 p.m.- Perpetual Help vs LPU (jrs) 3:30 p.m.- Arellano U vs San Sebastian (women’s)

ARELLANO University seeks to ride the crest of its emphatic Game One victory while San Sebastian hopes to bounce back from its lethargic performance as the two collide today in the women’s division finals of the 92nd NCAA volleyball tournament at the Filoil Flying V Center in San Juan City.

Relying on their rock solid blocking and superb court coverage, the Lady Chiefs overpowered the once unbeaten Lady Stags, 25-18, 25-20, 25-16, Tuesday to reduce the series to a two-to-win showdown.

Game time is at 3:30 p.m.

“Our game plan is the same except we need to adjust to whatever adjustment they will make,” said Arellano U coach Obet Javier in Filipino.

Arellano U limited reigning backto-back MVP Grethcel Soltones to just 15 hits while shackling the rest of San Sebastian’s spikers.

San Sebastian mentor Roger Gorayeb, whose charges swept the elimination round to advance straight to the finals along with the thrice-to-beat edge that goes with it, was disappointed but said it is not yet to late to bounce back.

“We have to have the mindset to win the championship if we want to win one. We can’t win a championship if we play like the way we played in Game One,” said Gorayeb.

In juniors’ play, Perpetual Help aims to sustain the momentum of its 25-21, 25-18, 25-22 triumph Tuesday as it tangles with Lyceum of the Philippines U at 12 noon.

Thanks to the series-opening win, the Junior Altas have evened things up as they negated the Junior Pirates’ thrice-to-beat advantage.

Games Three is on Tuesday while a deciding Game Four, if necessary, is on Feb. 16.

San Sebastian College star player Grethcel Soltones (center) spikes the volleyball between Arellano University blockers Andrea Marzan and Rialen Sante. SSC and Arellano continue their NCAA title playoff. Roman Prospero

Golden State Warriors crush short-handed Bulls L

OS ANGELES—The Golden State Warriors bounced back in a big way Wednesday, romping to a wire-to-wire 123-92 NBA victory over the under-manned Chicago Bulls in Oakland.

Klay Thompson celebrated his 27th birthday by sinking six threepointers en route to a game-high 28 points for the Warriors, who were shocked by the Kings in Sacramento on Saturday.

The Warriors haven’t lost backto-back games since April of 2015.

Kevin Durant scored 22 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and handed out seven assists and

Draymond Green added 19 points as the Warriors improved their league-leading record to 44-8.

Stephen Curry had a quiet night, scoring 13 points to see his streak of consecutive games of 20 or more end at 16.

That didn’t matter against a Bulls team missing All-Star forward Jimmy Butler because of a bruised heel and veteran guard

Dwyane Wade, who stayed at the team hotel because of an upper respiratory illness.

Meanwhile, the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 106-88 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Hassan Whiteside scored 23 points and James Johnson added 20 for Miami, who held Milwaukee to 47.1 percent shooting.

The Heat were a slightly better 47.7 percent from the floor, but made 11 of 33 three-point attempts and pulled down 14 offensive rebounds.

The defeat was especially painful for the Bucks, who saw Jabari Parker depart with a

sprained left knee after a drive to the basket in the third quarter.

Parker, who scored 14 points, had to be helped off the court and didn’t return.

The Memphis Grizzlies’ dominant defense was on display in a 110-91 home win over the Phoenix Suns.

The Grizzlies held the Suns to 33 percent shooting—21.7 percent from three-point range—in a game that saw three players tossed late in the fourth quarter.

Devin Booker, who led the Suns with 20 points, fouled Memphis reserve Troy Daniels with 1:10 remaining. Their heated exchange drew in a welter of

players, with Daniels shoving Phoenix’s Tyler Ulis before officials and coaches stepped in.

Ulis, Suns teammate Marquese Chriss and Daniels were ejected and a total of six technical fouls handed out.

“You talk trash sometimes,” Booker said. “I don’t know why he’d be talking to me. He’s been on five teams in three years and he has the nerve to talk trash to me?”

Courtside in New York, former Knick Charles Oakley was restrained by Madison Square Garden security personnel and then taken into custody by police after an angry outburst. AFP

Ting fights crucial match MALAYSIAN-KIWI sensation Ev “E.T.” faces a crucial test in his career when he fights Kamal Shalorus at ONE: Throne of Tigers on February 10 at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur.

Ting (12-3) is one of the top talents in ONE Championship’s budding lightweight division.

He has competed against some of the biggest names in the promotion, and is a winner of six of his last seven fights, losing only to ONE Featherweight World Champion Marat Gafurov.

Now, Ting finds himself one step closer to a title shot in the Lightweight division. But Shalorus stands in his way. If Ting can defeat Shalorus, it will say a lot about where he’s at in his career. Whether or not he’s ready to take the next step, only the cage can determine.

Shalorus also has a lot at stake when he fights Ting. Jim Miller, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Rafael dos Anjos, Edu-

Ev “E.T.” Ting

ard Folayang, Ariel Sexton, and Shinya Aoki—no, this is not a list of top lightweights in MMA. This is a list of the last six guys Kamal Shalorus shared the cage with.

Shalorus is one of the world’s best lightweights, win or lose, which is why so many top guys want to test their skills against him. He’s well-rounded both in

the striking and grappling aspect, and will provide the ultimate test for rising star Ev Ting.

Yet while Ting is fighting in front of his hometown crowd, looking to make a statement in possibly securing a title shot at lightweight, Shalorus has other things on his mind.

For Shalorus, the fight represents a comeback.

PSA confers Tony Siddayao Awards on young athletes FOUR bemedalled swimmers lead 10 young outstanding athletes who will be recognized with the Tony Siddayao Awards during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night presented by San Miguel and MILO at the LE PAVILLION next week.

Palarong Pambansa standout Maurice Sacho Ilustre banners the latest batch of honorees by the country’s oldest media organization to be bestowed with the award named after the late Manila Standard sports editor Tony Siddayao, considered as the ‘Dean of Philippine sportswriting.’

The award is given to exceptional athletes 17 years old and below.

Apart from Ilustre, the other swimmers to be honored in the Feb. 13 gala night co-presented by CIGNAL/HYPER HD are Jerard Dominic Jacinto, Marc Bryan Dula, and Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh.

Gymnast Ancilla Mari Manzano, karter Khaz Romoff, skater Arielle Pascual, and triathletes Tara Borlan and Samantha Borlain complete the ‘Siddayao list’ of awardees in the annual rite which has for major sponsors the Philippine Sports Commission, Smart, Rain or Shine, Mighty Sports, Globalport, ICTSI, Foton, Gold Toe, and Phoenix Petroleum.

Among noted winners of the award in the past years include Wesley So (chess), Kiefer Ravena (basketball), Norbert Torres (basketball), Dottie Ardina (golf), Ken Alieson Omengan (wushu), and Malvinne Ann Alcala (badminton) Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz is the choice as 2016 Athlete of the Year. She is on top of the 92-man list of awardees to be honored in the yearly rite also backed by the Philippine Basketball Association, SM Prime Holdings Inc., ACCEL, MVP Sports Foundation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, NLEX, Meralco, and Federal Land.

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LRT firm proposes temporary station

By Darwin G. Amojelar LIGHT Rail Manila Corp., a consortium led by Ayala Corp. and Metro Pacific Investments Corp., said it is open to constructing a temporary station that will link Metro Manila’s overhead train system in Quezon City.

LRMC president and chief executive Rogelio Singson said the company planned to construct the temporary station at no cost to the government in 10 to 12 months.

The offer was in reply to House committee on transportation chairman Cesar Sarmiento’s proposal to build a temporary LRT-1 station that could receive more train riders and could be constructed in a short-

er time at no cost to the government.

The construction of a temporary station can provide convenience to LRT-1 riders who can ride and alight the LRT-1 near SM North, instead of going all the way to Roosevelt Station.

Sarmiento and other members of the committee are scheduled to conduct an ocular inspection of the site on Feb. 15 to study the possibility of the proposed temporary station that will benefit 20,000 to 30,000 LRT-1 riders.

The proposal came after the Transportation Department said it would spend P2.8 billion to build a common station for LRT Line 1, Metro Rail Transit Line 3 and the proposed MRT 7.

Meralco seeks staggered rate hike

By Alena Mae S. Flores

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ower retailer Manila Electric Co. asked the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission for a rate hike of P0.92 per kilowatt-hour that will be implemented in three months starting March.

Meralco senior vice president and head of customer retail services, corporate marketing and communications Al Panlilio said the application sought to mitigate the effect of an abrupt increase in generation cost as a result of tight power supply following the maintenance shutdown of Malampaya

natural gas facility.

“Yes, we filed for staggered application. It’s P0.30, P0.30 then P0.32. [This is] to lessen the impact on consumers’ bills,” Panlilio said.

Meralco plans to implement the staggered payment, starting with P0.30 per kWh in March,

followed by another P0.30 per kWh in April and the remaining P0.32 per kWh in May. The power distributor said earlier customers should expect a “significant increase” in their bills because of higher fuel costs, foreign exchange adjustment, increase in transmission cost and other factors.

Meralco said in its application with ERC the Malampaya shutdown on Jan. 28 to Feb.16 forced the natural gas plants to use the more expensive liquid fuel.

The Malampaya gas field northwest off Palawan, operated

by Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. and other consortium members Chevron Malampaya LLC

and PNOC Exploration Corp., provides fuel to 3,000 megawatts of natural gas power plants in Batangas.

Meralco said the shutdown coincided with the maintenance repair of the power plants of SemCalaca Power Corp. unit 1 and Quezon Power Philippines plant which used to collectively contribute 565 MW to Meralco, Meralco said it instituted measures to mitigate the impact of the shutdown on supply and power rates but the power distributor’s blended rates were still expected to rise.

“The incremental fuel costs due to the use of liquid fuel is expected to increase the overall

rate of Meralco from March 2017 billing by about P0.9171 per kWh,” Meralco said.

Meralco said it could automatically reflect the full generation costs for the March billing to its customers but “it is cognizant of the financial burden such rate hike will place on its customers.”

“To mitigate the effect of the abrupt increase in generation costs due to the use of liquid fuel, especially considering that the WESM [Wholesale Electricity Spot Market] prices may also increase during the period, Meralco proposes that instead of reflecting the full incremental incremental fuel cost component of the total

generation costs in the March 2017 generation charges, it be allowed to implement the increase in three billing months starting March until May 2017,” it said.

Meralco said this meant that the estimated incremental fuel cost of P2.4 billion incurred during shutdown, only a third or P791 million would be included in the March and April billing and the remainder in May. Meralco, however, said the computation was without prejudice “to any adjustments that may be necessary as actually reflected for the power bills issued by the power suppliers for the February 2017 supply month.”

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Market rises; PLDT, Philex up S TOCKS rose Thursday to end a two-day slump, following another record close on Wall Street and as several mining issues recovered.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index, the 30-company benchmark, gained 17 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 7,252.66.

This pushed up total gains this year to 6 percent.

The heavier index, representing all shares, also advanced 14 points, or 0.3 percent, to settle at 4,394.08, on a value turnover of P6.7 billion. Gainers outnumbered losers, 97 to 95, while 42 issues were unchanged.

Mining and oil was the biggest gainer among the six sectoral indices, with a 2-percent gain. Marcventure Holdings

Inc. climbed 9.1 percent to P1.94, while Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. rose 8.7 percent to P2.74. Philex Mining Corp. went up 4.4 percent to P9.80.

Thirteen of the 20 most active stocks ended in the green, led by Pacifica Inc. which surged 38.6 percent to P0.061 and developer Arthaland Corp. which jumped 16.9 percent to P1.66. PLDT Inc. added 4.4 percent to close at P1,515.

Meanwhile, most Asian markets rose Thursday but traders remain cautious about the global outlook, with another record

close on Wall Street providing some support but Tokyo hit by a stronger yen.

The uncertainty that has tainted trading floors for weeks continues to weigh as Donald Trump appears to press on with a protectionist agenda but provides no details on his pledge to ramp up the US economy and cut red tape.

The dollar has been a major casualty as dealers withdraw initial bets that his big-spending plans would stoke US inflation, and in turn, interest rates. The greenback has fallen around five percent from this year’s highs against the yen.

On Thursday the US unit was sitting around 112 yen, having fallen below that level for the first time since November.

However, the dollar remains buoyed against the euro as the

rise of populists ahead of elections this year in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy fuel worries about the future of the European Union. Added to that is the prospect of a return to the Greek debt crisis.

In share trading, Tokyo ended 0.5 percent lower, hit by a stronger yen. However, Sydney closed up 0.2 percent and Singapore gained 0.5 percent while Seoul also edged up.

Hong Kong added 0.4 percent in the afternoon while Shanghai put on 0.5 percent at the close.

In New York, the Nasdaq ended at a record high for the second successive day, while the Dow closed above 20,000 despite ending slightly lower.

But while US markets are pushing on, Asian dealers are more concerned about the new

US president’s anti-globalization rhetoric, which has fueled fears of a trade war.

“The Trump trade is the primary focus for equity markets and without any further guidance on US tax policies, investors stay on the sidelines, annoyed and concerned about the unknown,” said Stephen Innes, senior trader at Oanda, in a note.

Investors will be closely watching this weekend’s meeting between Trump and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in which they will discuss trade and other issues.

“With the US-Japan meeting coming up, investors are taking more of a wait-and-see stance,” Shunichi Otsuka, general manager of research and strategy at Ichiyoshi Securities, told Bloomberg News.With AFP, Bloomberg

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FINANCIALS 3.39 43,000 48.3 12,800 92.3 2,856,260 4.38 1,000 114.8 1,421,980 1.3 231,000 38.75 571,200 16.2 30,500 19.86 576,300 0.71 100,000 0.83 17,610,000 77 5,387,400 0.76 752,000 14.4 63,500 25 7,100 59.2 107,800 239 90 130 520 89 610 40.45 284,400 213.8 512,930 1,750 4,275 79.1 57,240

141,200 617,950 263,249,316 4,380 162,589,744 296,640 22,113,045 494,058 11,489,756 71,000 14,416,090 414,588,894.50 569,770 913,982 177,500 6,374,483.50 21,510 67,200 54,318.50 11,474,780 109,509,634 7,487,850 4,499,556

555,170 -12,213,258 49,901,855 600,625 -486,000 630,346 -31,020 -207,175,767 11,250 2,092,211 3,166,120 25,103,038 -249,377

43.1 4.82 0.86 1.44 17 0.275 99 11.1 16.3 152 22.8 14.6 59 93.9 2 6.1 11.96 12.62 8.18 7.06 5.79 22 72.1 12.14 17.12 6.11 1.71 205.2 3.91 30.2 26.95 14.6 286.4 0.255 5.4 3.22 9.43 3.58 2.41 7.1 1.5 77.45 4.87 265 4.94 3.18 12.26 4.2 0.149 1.52 158.1 1.75 1.12

INDUSTRIAL 43.3 2,149,100 4.87 1,149,600 0.88 649,000 1.46 457,000 18.9 24,900 0.28 51,170,000 99 270 11.18 4,743,100 16.66 1,413,600 152 10 23.5 392,500 14.64 48,100 59 10 93.9 130 2.01 661,000 6.15 38,400 12 28,600 12.8 2,606,500 8.39 3,067,400 7.11 451,500 5.81 13,512,300 22.05 655,600 72.25 84,720 12.14 200 17.2 402,900 6.2 261,000 1.75 664,000 206 477,160 4 442,000 30.25 1,835,300 26.95 384,700 14.8 3,625,500 289.2 189,060 0.265 16,150,000 5.42 600 3.22 47,000 9.48 1,729,400 3.59 11,000 2.45 1,964,000 7.15 1,101,300 1.5 259,000 78.2 922,610 4.95 49,800 265 2,850 4.95 4,000 3.29 490,000 12.36 1,017,500 4.2 45,000 0.149 9,570,000 1.52 393,000 159 2,451,350 1.76 2,955,000 1.15 1,333,000

93,020,405 5,617,049 567,310 663,890 462,794 14,764,400 26,892 53,096,792 23,309,402 1,520 9,073,820 704,506 590 12,220 1,328,120 235,540 343,096 33,354,792 25,703,242 3,203,879 78,436,236 14,482,460 6,118,582 2,452 6,934,952 1,604,431 1,150,300 98,225,950 1,766,190 55,530,285 10,372,860 53,135,082 54,628,174 4,482,300 3,244 151,730 16,361,730 39,400 4,796,700 7,878,471 389,160 72,136,712.50 244,159 755,352 19,780 1,584,700 12,582,086 189,000 1,443,930 598,310 391,897,899 5,202,970 1,555,710

9,847,910 -198,820 -9,460 -28,800 114,900 -7,472,030 -2,060,926 -4,657,500 4,020.00 23,767,144 28,105 -2,292,193 43,164,338 -512,465 -521,710.50 945,086 275,561 -18,532,088 -5,898,875 -4,683,635 48,013,680 5,415,904 -2,338,100.00 -38,450 -9,096,671 2,637,060 -1,178,639 18,345,017 3,581,026 -168,000 -202,695,558 -264,550 -

0.395 74.1 12.76 1.24 6.25 0.35 800 9.19 13.18 8.14 5.26 0.249 1,290 6.07 74.3 1.09 7.9 13.9 6.89 0.065 1.18 2.1 2.56 104 691 0.9 1.4 265 0.325 0.21 0.295

0.385 73.7 12.66 1.14 6.25 0.335 777 9 12.98 8 5.26 0.208 1,273 5.9 72 1.02 7.9 13.58 6.73 0.045 1.1 2.03 2.56 101.3 680.5 0.89 1.39 264 0.305 0.192 0.27

HOLDING FIRMS 0.39 4,470,000 74 2,435,080 12.74 8,580,900 1.15 408,000 6.25 800 0.345 2,380,000 797 227,910 9.04 3,041,000 13.1 4,857,500 8.14 8,500 5.26 1,400 0.212 5,720,000 1,280 129,635 5.98 28,400 72.65 1,893,870 1.03 9,258,000 7.9 3,363,400 13.86 9,019,000 6.84 18,491,200 0.061 3,707,600,000 1.1 135,000 2.1 572,000 2.56 3,000 104 441,150 684 280,820 0.89 4,000 1.4 150,000 265 10,600 0.315 2,390,000 0.196 2,860,000 0.27 3,750,000

1,736,750 180,043,312.50 109,191,710 490,260 5,000 807,600 179,553,415 27,672,849 63,273,762 68,660 7,364 1,286,570 166,287,080 168,622 137,520,383.50 9,707,530 26,570,860 124,759,934 125,938,012 207,295,500 149,990 1,193,470 7,680 45,546,814 192,242,185 3,590 208,800 2,808,448 743,250 569,430 1,063,550

3,900 15,219,730.50 -1,845,278 0 -59,273,900 11,804,124 411,024 8,583,335 8,123,782.50 52,500 -797,900 74,759,122 -33,955,825 -818,000 16,875,051 -101,150,750 -585,650 -263,400 -60,600 2,800

7.2 1.07 6.19 2.77 1.7 35.8 3.36 5.05 0.55 1.05 1.32 0.17 0.59 53.7 0.73 0.166 1.7 1.02 4.3 3.89 0.171 0.38 0.89

7.13 1.02 6.1 2.61 1.36 35.1 3.3 5.05 0.53 1.05 1.26 0.165 0.57 53 0.72 0.15 1.67 1.01 4.3 3.8 0.16 0.33 0.78

PROPERTY 7.14 751,200 1.05 3,761,000 6.1 5,700 2.61 1,903,000 1.66 139,464,000 35.75 7,791,900 3.33 739,000 5.05 1,200 0.54 31,040,000 1.05 2,000 1.32 82,000 0.168 13,460,000 0.57 6,155,000 53 324,760 0.73 101,000 0.153 7,090,000 1.67 12,361,000 1.02 3,261,000 4.3 35,000 3.84 11,896,000 0.162 38,980,000 0.335 7,430,000 0.79 102,153,000

5,370,642 3,917,790 34,878 5,119,710 220,053,740 278,101,655 2,460,440 6,060 16,735,520 2,100 105,930 2,248,640 3,558,790 17,247,253 73,500 1,086,690 20,868,920 3,293,860 150,500 45,580,770 6,401,570 2,590,450 83,948,040

-4,443,416 -600,300 800,050 2,925,745 -706,090 -7,743,970 25,800 16,800 4,060.00 664,956 0 -105,000 106,040 13,748,860 16,650 -14,450.00 185,250

NAME

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AG FINANCE ASIA UNITED BANK PH ISLANDS BDO LEASING BDO UNIBANK BRIGHT KINDLE CHINABANK COL FINANCIAL EAST WEST BANK FIRST ABACUS MEDCO HLDG METROBANK NTL REINSURANCE PB BANK PBCOM PHIL NATL BANK PHIL STOCK EXCH PHILTRUST PSBANK RCBC SECURITY BANK SUN LIFE UNION BANK

3.3 48.2 90.9 4.38 112.8 1.25 38.7 16.2 19.82 0.71 0.8 77.05 0.76 14.36 25 58.8 239 130 89.1 40 213.2 1,740 78.7

3.49 48.3 92.4 4.38 114.8 1.36 38.75 16.2 20 0.71 0.85 77.25 0.76 14.4 25 59.7 239 130 89.15 40.5 215 1,755 79.1

3.2 48 90.9 4.38 112.7 1.25 38.7 16.06 19.82 0.71 0.79 76.5 0.75 14.36 25 58.4 239 126 89 39.7 212.8 1,740 78

ABOITIZ POWER 43.1 AGRINURTURE 5.11 ALLIANCE SELECT 0.86 ALSONS CONS 1.46 ASIABEST GROUP 18.86 BASIC ENERGY 0.285 BOGO MEDELLIN 99.9 CEMEX HLDG 11.1 CENTURY FOOD 16.38 CHEMPHIL 152 CIRTEK HLDG 23 CNTRL AZUCARERA 15 CONCEPCION 59 CONCRETE A 94 CROWN ASIA 2.02 DAVINCI CAPITAL 6.2 DEL MONTE 12.06 DNL INDUS 12.62 EEI CORP 8.18 EMPERADOR 7.11 ENERGY DEVT 5.79 FIRST GEN 22.1 FIRST PHIL HLDG 72.2 GINEBRA 12.38 HOLCIM 17.12 INTEGRATED MICR 6.25 IONICS 1.71 JOLLIBEE 207.4 LMG CHEMICALS 3.91 MANILA WATER 30.3 MAXS GROUP 27.1 MEGAWIDE 14.66 MERALCO 288 MG HLDG 0.295 PANASONIC 5.4 PEPSI COLA 3.27 PETRON 9.48 PHIL H2O 3.58 PHINMA ENERGY 2.46 PHX PETROLEUM 7.15 PHX SEMICNDCTR 1.5 PILIPINAS SHELL 77.65 PRYCE CORP 4.9 PUREFOODS 266.8 RFM CORP 4.94 ROXAS HLDG 3.22 SHAKEYS PIZZA 12.28 SPC POWER 4.2 SWIFT FOODS 0.154 TKC METALS 1.52 UNIV ROBINA 164.5 VITARICH 1.79 VULCAN INDL 1.14

43.4 5.11 0.88 1.47 18.9 0.3 99.9 11.28 16.7 152 23.5 15 59 95 2.02 6.2 12.06 12.94 8.5 7.11 5.81 22.15 72.25 12.38 17.26 6.25 1.75 207.4 4.05 30.3 27.7 15 289.2 0.31 5.42 3.3 9.49 3.59 2.46 7.25 1.54 78.4 5 266.8 4.95 3.33 12.46 4.2 0.155 1.56 165.8 1.79 1.21

ABACORE CAPITAL ABOITIZ EQUITY ALLIANCE GLOBAL ANGLO PHIL HLDG ANSCOR ATN HLDG A AYALA CORP COSCO CAPITAL DMCI HLDG FILINVEST DEV FJ PRINCE A FORUM PACIFIC GT CAPITAL HOUSE OF INV JG SUMMIT LODESTAR LOPEZ HLDG LT GROUP METRO PAC INV PACIFICA PRIME MEDIA PRIME ORION REPUBLIC GLASS SAN MIGUEL CORP SM INVESTMENTS SOC RESOURCES SOLID GROUP TOP FRONTIER UNIOIL HLDG WELLEX INDUS ZEUS HLDG

0.39 74 12.7 1.16 6.25 0.345 787.5 9.09 13.18 8.1 5.26 0.238 1,279 5.98 74.3 1.04 7.9 13.58 6.78 0.046 1.18 2.03 2.56 103 691 0.9 1.39 264.8 0.325 0.202 0.28

8990 HLDG A BROWN ANCHOR LAND ARANETA PROP ARTHALAND CORP AYALA LAND BELLE CORP CEBU HLDG CENTURY PROP CITY AND LAND CITYLAND DEVT CROWN EQUITIES CYBER BAY DOUBLEDRAGON EMPIRE EAST EVER GOTESCO FILINVEST LAND GLOBAL ESTATE KEPPEL PROP MEGAWORLD MRC ALLIED PHIL ESTATES PHIL REALTY

7.15 1.07 6.1 2.7 1.42 35.25 3.35 5.05 0.55 1.05 1.28 0.169 0.58 53.45 0.73 0.166 1.7 1.01 4.3 3.89 0.166 0.38 0.89

VOLUME

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LOW

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VOLUME

VALUE

NET FOREIGN BUYING/(SELLING), PHP

4.88 25.25 1.65 3.32 30 1.03 0.92 5.04

4.9 25.85 1.65 3.33 30.2 1.05 0.94 5.06

4.75 25.2 1.6 3.25 29.85 1.01 0.91 5

4.82 25.85 1.6 3.32 30 1.02 0.93 5.06

1,217,000 2,185,600 68,000 33,000 5,194,400 8,228,000 540,000 873,300

5,828,340 55,925,370 110,510 107,700 155,812,860 8,428,110 494,720 4,401,013

-6,694,800 -501,685 10,200 -2,390,690

2GO GROUP 7.6 ABS CBN 46.4 ACESITE HOTEL 1.47 APC GROUP 0.56 APOLLO GLOBAL 0.056 ASIAN TERMINALS 10.7 BLOOMBERRY 7.11 BOULEVARD HLDG 0.067 CALATA CORP 2.44 CEBU AIR 97.35 CENTRO ESCOLAR 9.6 DFNN INC 8.8 DISCOVERY WORLD 2.35 FAR EASTERN U 960 GLOBE TELECOM 1,754 GMA NETWORK 6.26 GOLDEN HAVEN 16.8 GRAND PLAZA 15.6 HARBOR STAR 3.69 IMPERIAL A 15.58 INTL CONTAINER 76.1 IP EGAME 0.01 IPEOPLE 12.2 IPM HLDG 9.05 ISLAND INFO 0.204 ISM COMM 1.41 JACKSTONES 3.04 LBC EXPRESS 14.5 LEISURE AND RES 4.07 LORENZO SHIPPNG 0.94 MACROASIA 2.49 MELCO CROWN 4.67 METRO RETAIL 3.98 MLA BRDCASTING 17.82 NOW CORP 2.79 PACIFIC ONLINE 11.08 PAL HLDG 5.35 PAXYS 3.25 PHIL SEVEN CORP 140 PHILWEB 9.13 PLDT 1,468 PREMIUM LEISURE 1.4 PRMIERE HORIZON 0.425 PUREGOLD 44.65 ROBINSONS RTL 80.7 SBS PHIL CORP 6.3 SSI GROUP 2.68 STI HLDG 1.11 TRAVELLERS 3.2 WATERFRONT 0.48

7.7 46.4 1.48 0.56 0.058 10.7 7.27 0.067 2.45 97.4 9.6 8.8 2.35 960 1,786 6.26 16.8 15.6 3.7 15.98 76.1 0.01 12.2 9.06 0.205 1.41 3.04 14.5 4.1 0.94 2.55 4.68 3.98 17.82 2.83 11.08 5.35 3.25 145 9.26 1,535 1.41 0.435 44.75 81.05 6.39 2.68 1.12 3.21 0.49

7.6 46.2 1.41 0.54 0.054 10.66 7.09 0.064 2.39 95.8 9.6 8.68 2.27 960 1,754 6.23 16.42 15.6 3.52 15.5 74.05 0.0099 12.2 9.04 0.2 1.35 2.9 14.5 4.06 0.93 2.49 4.61 3.89 17.82 2.74 11.08 5.3 3.25 140 9.04 1,467 1.39 0.42 44 79 6.3 2.63 1.09 3.2 0.435

SERVICES 7.7 132,400 46.2 5,800 1.48 49,000 0.55 694,000 0.058 191,580,000 10.66 40,200 7.14 5,086,500 0.066 19,800,000 2.41 4,081,000 95.8 644,340 9.6 6,100 8.68 51,300 2.27 11,000 960 220 1,780 64,060 6.25 330,400 16.7 34,300 15.6 400 3.67 3,851,000 15.56 6,700 74.85 2,920,290 0.0099 9,000,000 12.2 15,200 9.06 497,000 0.202 8,780,000 1.38 536,000 2.95 24,000 14.5 1,900 4.08 1,205,000 0.93 10,000 2.5 109,000 4.68 2,844,000 3.97 489,000 17.82 1,200 2.8 2,066,000 11.08 1,900 5.33 4,400 3.25 1,000 145 1,290 9.1 680,700 1,515 362,010 1.4 5,315,000 0.43 5,250,000 44.2 117,200 79 836,540 6.32 54,000 2.63 1,002,000 1.1 12,024,000 3.2 478,000 0.44 8,570,000

1,014,599 268,350 71,020 382,690 10,769,860 428,540 36,319,133 1,300,280 9,820,490 62,075,214 58,560 446,092 25,770 211,200 113,975,060 2,064,398 568,166 6,240 13,999,790 104,974 218,675,878 89,750 185,440 4,502,500 1,777,550 730,380 70,770 27,550 4,911,100 9,360 273,860 13,245,890 1,922,350 21,384 5,782,720 21,052 23,446 3,250 186,500 6,187,516 547,910,820 7,441,280 2,255,150 5,189,535 66,894,465.50 341,506 2,651,190 13,224,840 1,529,670 3,861,050

-46,080 -2,140 -20,724,649 -845,450 -572,468 34,761,255 -18,110,469.50 150,900 -1,250,860 -5,736,750 -500,380 186,500 -282,874 -258,547,745 -1,696,800 51,000 36,390 -2,178,553 12,620 -308,450 -1,545,370 1,363,200 51,400

ABRA MINING APEX MINING ATLAS MINING BENGUET A BENGUET B CENTURY PEAK COAL ASIA HLDG DIZON MINES FERRONICKEL GEOGRACE LEPANTO A LEPANTO B MANILA MINING A MANILA MINING B MARCVENTURES NICKEL ASIA NIHAO ORNTL PENINSULA ORNTL PETROL A ORNTL PETROL B PETROENERGY PHILODRILL PX MINING PXP ENERGY SEMIRARA MINING UNITED PARAGON

0.0032 2.57 5.52 2 2.25 0.52 0.46 11.28 2.51 0.27 0.18 0.195 0.012 0.012 1.81 7.06 2.63 0.95 0.011 0.012 4.1 0.014 9.41 3.53 135.8 0.0099

0.0032 2.62 5.59 2 2.25 0.53 0.49 11.38 2.74 0.28 0.189 0.204 0.012 0.012 1.95 7.22 2.67 0.99 0.012 0.012 4.1 0.015 9.8 3.55 135.9 0.0099

0.0031 2.41 5.41 1.84 2.21 0.51 0.46 11.02 2.51 0.26 0.18 0.195 0.011 0.012 1.76 7.05 2.5 0.95 0.011 0.012 4.07 0.014 9.4 3.5 135.6 0.0096

MINING & OIL 0.0031 663,000,000 2.48 5,891,000 5.56 85,800 1.99 27,000 2.21 5,000 0.51 2,832,000 0.47 2,020,000 11.3 1,042,700 2.74 11,867,000 0.27 1,470,000 0.187 17,220,000 0.202 240,000 0.012 28,400,000 0.012 10,000,000 1.94 2,793,000 7.2 5,278,000 2.58 416,000 0.98 118,000 0.012 38,400,000 0.012 1,000,000 4.07 37,000 0.014 269,000,000 9.8 14,932,100 3.53 1,554,000 135.7 963,170 0.0096 14,000,000

2,120,600 14,748,200 476,065 52,030 11,170 1,453,160 963,150 11,499,842 31,598,800 396,250 3,179,040 47,270 340,500 120,000 5,264,210 37,889,899 1,061,610 115,290 446,400 12,000 151,640 3,845,200 144,249,022 5,451,630 130,727,934 136,900

-6,342,360 -31,655 6,710 -1,327,510.00 -1,001,974 11,400 14,000 34,378,327 386,890 -58,112,115 -

ABS HLDG PDR AC PREF B1 AC PREF B2 ALCO PREF B DD PREF FGEN PREF G GMA HLDG PDR GTCAP PREF B LR PREF PNX PREF 3B SMC PREF 2F SMC PREF 2G SMC PREF 2H SMC PREF 2I

45.8 535 528 106 104.5 115 5.89 1,030 1.04 116 79.85 77.6 78 78.5

45.8 535 528 106 104.6 115 5.89 1,030 1.04 116 79.85 77.6 78 79

45.8 535 528 106 104.5 115 5.85 1,030 1.04 116 79.85 77.6 78 78.5

PREFERRED 45.8 9,300 535 1,000 528 6,000 106 90 104.6 1,670 115 13,300 5.88 2,101,600 1,030 7,640 1.04 50,000 116 10 79.85 22,400 77.6 100 78 5,000 79 50,500

425,940 535,000 3,168,000 9,540 174,582 1,529,500 12,360,868 7,869,200 52,000 1,160 1,788,640 7,760 390,000 3,989,250

105,340 -3,507,523 1,160 3,950,000

LR WARRANT

2.1

2.21

2

WARRANTS 2.04 1,155,000

2,352,280

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ALTERRA CAPITAL ITALPINAS MAKATI FINANCE XURPAS

6.12 4 2.94 8

6.15 4 2.94 8

6.01 3.74 2.93 7.71

SME 6.04 3.74 2.93 7.71

792,837 3,543,420 29,380 3,273,057

109,560 -784,575

119.4

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS 118.9 119.4 4,320

514,690

98,770

NAME PRIMEX CORP ROBINSONS LAND ROCKWELL SHANG PROP SM PRIME HLDG STA LUCIA LAND SUNTRUST HOME VISTA LAND

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FIRST METRO ETF 119.2

TRADING SUMMARY

SHARES

VALUE

FINANCIAL 32,547,823 INDUSTRIAL 133,711,456 HOLDING FIRMS 3,795,173,203

1,232,587,881.444 1,220,359,203.237 1,645,492,688.389

PROPERTY 407,870,343 SERVICES 293,717,066 MINING & OIL 1,093,003,424 GRAND TOTAL 5,757,517,743

972,047,662.64 1,212,051,018.10 396,415,114.89 6,687,110,260.697

130,400 930,000 10,000 418,500

BSP keeps policy rates unchanged

THE Monetary Board, the policy-making body of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, kept the benchmark interest rates steady Thursday given the manageable inflation environment and strong economic growth prospects.

The interest rates of 3.5 percent for overnight lending, 3 percent for overnight borrowing and 2.5 percent for overnight deposits were also left steady. The reserve requirement ratios were also maintained.

Bangko Sentral Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the board’s decision was based on an assessment of inflation dynamics and the risks to the inflation outlook over the policy horizon.

“While inflation has risen due to the recent increases in food and oil prices, latest baseline forecasts continue to indicate that the future inflation path will remain within the target range of 2 to 4 percent for 2017 to 2018,” Espenilla said.

He said the balance of risks surrounding the inflation outlook continued to be weighted toward the upside, given possible adjustments in electricity rates and the initial impact of the government’s broad fiscal reform program.

Inflation accelerated to a two-year high of 2.7 percent last month from 2.6 percent in December 2016.

Julito G. Rada

San Miguel gets nod to issue P60-b bonds

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017 NET FOREIGN BUYING/(SELLING), PHP

IN BRIEF

FINANCIAL 1,766.04 (up) 13.25 INDUSTRIAL 11,050.55 (down) 77.18 HOLDING FIRMS 7,348.06 (down) 14.39 PROPERTY 3,325.63 (up) 18.72 SERVICES 1,428.79 (up) 14.40 MINING & OIL 12,209.90 (up) 238.05 PSEI 7,252.66 (up) 17.84 All Shares Index 4,394.08 (up) 14.53 Gainers: 97; Losers: 95 Unchanged: 42; Total: 234

THE Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday approved the P60-billion bond shelf-registration of conglomerate San Miguel Corp.

SEC commissioner Ephyro Luis Amatong said the corporate regulator also approved San Miguel’s initial issuance of up to P15-billion fixed-rate bonds, with an oversubscription of up to P5 billion due 2022, 2024 and 2027.

The remaining unissued bonds will be placed under shelf registration which the conglomerate may issue over a three-year period.

Proceeds from the bond offering will be used to partially refinance loans used to redeem US dollar-denominated loans.

San Miguel hired seven joint underwriters for the offering, including BDO Capital& Investments Corp., BPI Capital Corp., China Bank Capital Corp., ING Bank N.V., RCBC Capital Corp., SB Capital Corp and Standard Chartered Bank. The offer period was tentatively set on Feb. 20 to 24. J enniffer B. Austria

Ayala invests in MedGrocer

AYALA Healthcare Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of conglomerate Ayala Corp., invested in an ePharmacy company as a part of the group’s strategy to increase accessibility and affordability of healthcare services.

Ayala Corp. said in a disclosure to the stock exchange it invested in early startup Wellbridge Health Inc., which owns MedGrocer, an integrated ePharmacy and medicine benefits management service provider.

“The investment of AC Health into MedGrocer fits well with both our pharmacy and health tech aspirations,” said AC Health chief executive Paolo Borromeo.

“On the pharmacy side, we are exploring new ways to reach the consumer and deliver affordable medicine; on the health tech side, we are looking to build a portfolio of innovative technology solutions across the continuum of care,” Borromeo said.

MedGrocer enables customers to order medicines online and have these medicines delivered directly to them.

Its online platform also allows patients to compare prices and obtain essential information for their medications prior to purchase. Jenniffer B. Austria

Max’s plans 12 pizza outlets in Vietnam

RESTAURANT chain operator Max’s Group Inc. is bringing homegrown pizza chain Yellow Cab Pizza to Vietnam.

Max’s Group said in a disclosure to the stock exchange it signed a development agreement with Blue Star Food Corp. to roll out at least 12 Yellow Cab Pizza stores in Vietnam within five years.

“We are encouraged by the interest and result of our initial foray in Vietnam. This reaffirms the global mainstream appeal of some of our brands.

As we prepare to launch Yellow Cab Pizza, we will constantly seek opportunities to broaden our reach within the region,” said Max’s Group president and chief executive Robert Trota.

“Blue Star Food Corp. vast retail experience and proven track record will anchor this franchising setup.

From our end, we shall provide the necessary marketing and operational assistance for this partnership,” Trota said. Jenniffer B. Austria

Clark woos airlines to fly to N. America

THE operator of Clark International Airport is wooing airlines to connect Clark in Pampanga to North America.

“We are currently in negotiations with air carriers, pertaining especially in connecting Clark to North America,” Clark International Airport Corp. president and chief executive Alexander Cauguiran said.

Cauguiran said the airport management was in talks with the unnamed carriers.

He said Clark has a huge market of travelers coming from Regions 1 to 3 and Camanava area (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) with a combined population of 24.2 million.

“Clark ought to be the most logical and practical airport of choice of the people from the northern and central parts of Luzon,” Cauguiran said.

He said the Transportation Department would a new passenger terminal at Clark International Airport with an 8-million-passenger capacity.

“Secretary [Arthur] Tugade’s plan is to build another terminal by 2019 or before President Duterte’s term ends,” Cauguiran said.

The Transportation Department is scheduled to release an initial P2.8 billion for the construction of the new terminal. Darwin G. Amojelar

Motoring

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

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hether it is a quick escape to the renowned mountains of Baguio, a surfing adventure in La Union, a long drive to the historic Fort Ilocandia or a mere stopover in Tagaytay, you will find your perfect road companion in Suzuki vehicles.

Compact Car = Fuel Efficiency With 3 of its vehicles making it to the top 5 Overall Gasoline Category chart of DOE’s Euro-4 Fuel Economy Run last year – namely the Suzuki Celerio CVT 29.14 km/L (1st Place), the Suzuki Ciaz A/T 27.94 km/L (3rd Place) and the Suzuki Celerio M/T 27.70 km/L (5th Place) – pioneer compact car manufacturer Suzuki Philippines is able to reinforce its commitment to boost Filipinos’ love for travel.

Designed to deliver exceptional performance that are nothing short of elegant and comfortable, the leading Japanese car maker presents once again their top-grossing fuel-efficient vehicles just in time for the upcom-

ing breaks.

Your all-around companion Designed to deliver qualitydriving experience at greater fuel savings compared with other vehicles of the same caliber, the subcompact sedan Ciaz is your best companion for both daily use and long drives.

The car model’s numerous awards since being introduced to the local market in the first quarter of 2016 is testament to this.

The Ciaz bagged the Best Subcompact Car in the 2016 CAGI Car of the Year Awards, the Best Subcompact Sedan in the 12th C! Awards and Compact Sedan Best Value for Money in the Auto Focus Media’s Choice Awards. Aside from these, the recently rolled out subcom-

pact sedan was bequeathed the “Best Fuel Rating Award” under the Sedan-Gasoline Category during Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Economy Run conducted last year.

Available in three variants, namely the GL Manual Transmission, GL Automatic Transmission and premium GLX, Suzuki’s latest subcompact sedan is equipped with exceptional features and best-in-class fuel efficiency, Suzuki’s latest subcompact sedan earned favorable market response across Asian markets that are looking for practical yet out-of-the-box driving experience.

Along with elegant exterior design and redefined interiors, the Ciaz is definitely a force to be reckoned with.

The more, the merrier Invite more family and friends to a road trip in the roomy 7-seater Ertiga! Deemed to have the Best Value for Money in the MPV category during the Auto Focus Media’s Choice Awards, this multipurpose vehicle (MPV) is also a Life Utility Ve-

hicle (LUV) and is much bigger than other vehicles in Suzuki’s product portfolio.

Combining the agility of a compact car and the spaciousness of a family car, the Ertiga will surely come very handy during outings. Its sleek yet comfortable interiors will provide passengers with the convenience and entertainment necessary for long drives.

The Ertiga, which exudes elegance, boasts a keyless push start system, user-friendly multimedia Android touchscreen, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity with handsfree.

For the adventure-seekers Successfully moving from the sidelines to being Suzuki’s best-selling vehicle of 2016, the all-time favorite Celerio brought the Japanese car brand to a whole new level last year after being awarded with Best Fuel Rating under the Over-All Gasoline Category in last year’s DOE Euro 4 Fuel Eco Run. One of Suzuki’s vehicles powered by a fuel-efficient engine and patented Total Effective

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Control Technology (TECT), the Celerio enables confident driving, making it the best buddy for budget-friendly trips. In addition to its sleek interiors, the model offers top-of-the-line features and a more spacious cabin and luggage space.

The Suzuki Celerio best fits the younger generation who wants vehicles with a general sporty feel. Available in various exciting colors, the Celerio is without a doubt the constant companion you are looking for!

Seamless and Swift driving All-time favorite, the classic Swift targets the sporty and adventure-seeking Filipino. Its ability to deliver smooth and seamless driving has made the famous hatchback popular among the younger generation since its release in the market in 2004 until its upgrade in 2010.

Equipped with a relatively spacious cabin and sleek interiors packed with a touchscreen entertainment system, the Swift is undoubtedly one of the best travel companions you will ever have!

HONDA Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile unit in the Philippines, wants everyone to find their “perfect match” this 2017. All customers who will inquire, test drive, reserve, or purchase a brand new Honda vehicles until February 28, 2017 will be entitled to a discount voucher of up to Php100,000.

Qualified customers may find their “perfect match” in any Honda dealership by picking a discount voucher from the “destiny box” located in the showroom’s front desk. Each discount voucher consists of a corresponding discount coupon worth up to Php 100,000. Customers will only be entitled to one (1) coupon, which can only be redeemed until the end of the month.

Customers are also encouraged to take a photo with the “perfect match wall” in any Honda dealership to get a chance to be featured on Honda Cars Philippines’ official Facebook page.

HCPI also invites everyone to find their “perfect match” at SM Mall of Asia Atrium from February 16 – 22, 2017, where Honda vehicles will be on display.

Customers who will reserve at the event will enjoy exclusive discounts and a chance to win Kidzania complimentary tickets.

For complete details on “Everybody Wins: Perfect Match Wall” campaign and other ongoing promotions, visit www. hondaphil.com or any authorized Honda dealership nationwide. This campaign is covered Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 0986, Series of 2017.

Volkswagen PH breaks own record WITHIN just three years of operations, Volkswagen Philippines broke through the 1,000-unit sales mark, registering 1,060 units sold from January to December 2016.

This is a 76-percent increase over its 2015 sales, and making it the Philippines’ number one European car brand in 2016.

Volkswagen Philippines’ overall sales performance was attained during a period when it expanded its dealership network and received 14 awards and citations for its various models and CSR efforts, most notably for its groundbreaking Child Safety Initiative campaign

and the Passat’s win in the Car of the Year-Philippines in the MidSize Luxury Sedan category. The rest of the product lineup—from the iconic Beetle, large SUV Touareg, compact SUV Tiguan, multi-purpose vehicle Touran, to the Golf and Golf GTI, Polo sedan and hatchback, and Jetta compact sedan— contributed to the overall achievement.

Its dealer network played a major factor in bringing the brand experience closer to customers, making their car purchase decisions easier and accessible.

Apart from the five dealers lo-

FASTLANE and GK’s shared vision to educate the youth and other sectors of Philippine society in environmental stewardship as a key pillar to building sustainable communities.

The Summit showcased the experiences of GK partners from the private sector in developing markets for inclusive growth that would match the government’s efforts bid for sustainable peace and prosperity. The Plenary Session had noted business leaders talking not only about the progress of their respective advocacies, but also about nurturing the concept of “disruption for shared prosperity” within their families.

Presenting with Agudo was son, Don, co-founder of Taguyod Bayan Foundation, Inc. (TBFI).

Inspired by his mother’s advocacy, and now officially partnering with GK, Don launched TBFI in 2012 to contribute to the building of disasterresilient communities in undermined areas that are heavily hit by natural disasters.

envisions much more room for growth in sales for European brands in 2017, as more car buyers become more financially empowered and subsequently look beyond price points to “level up” to the premium segments.

And Volkswagen, built up by generations upon generations of world-class German automotive engineering and design excellence, is seen to be top-of-mind of more Filipino car buyers who have trusted this iconic brand for decades. For those who know their cars, Volkswagen is like no other.

It’s More Than Just a Car.

Once you go Black, you never go back!

HARI’s purpose: Shared prosperity The key to a sustainable corporate social investment lies in identifying one’s sense of purpose and, from there, grow one’s work to benefit both business and society. This was the key message of HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI) President Ma. Fe PerezAgudo at the Plenary Session of the 4TH Global Social Business Summit of Gawad Kalinga (GK), held at the Hyundai Center for Green Innovation (HCGI) at the GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan. Summit theme was “Social Market: Disruption for Shared Prosperity Now.” The HFI president addressed some 700 participants from 20 countries.

Agudo detailed how education in climate change founded on the Filipino value of Bayanihan is HFI’s current thrust, and how GK had helped HFI flesh out and develop this CSR core through their close to 10 years of solid collaboration. She likewise pointed out that the Summit venue itself, HGCI, which was inaugurated in 2013, stands as a symbol of Hyundai

cated in the cities of Taguig, Quezon, Mandaluyong, Muntinlupa and Cebu, Volkswagen Philippines added three more outside Metro Manila in 2016: One in San Fernando City in Pampanga, and two in Western Visayas – Iloilo City and Bacolod City.

In 2016, a record-setting 359,572 new vehicles were sold across the country, according to the year-end report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. In this light, Volkswagen Philippines, a company under Ayala Corporation’s AC Industrials,

Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, HARI Foundation president

STAND out and be recognized with Wheel Gallery’s latest line of Black Rhino wheels.

Designed with the off road truck and SUV enthusiast in mind, the first thing that hits you are the brawny spokes, and the thick, detailed lip.

It’s beefy, take-no-prisoners design, has always been a trademark of Black Rhino wheels.

Black Rhino wheels are aggressively sized, with fitments for 17x8, 17x9, 18x8, 18x9, 20x9 and up to 22x10, all with oversized lips to provide a sturdy bead seat for the big fat tires and to haul heavy loads and overcome the rugged terrain with the lease amount of effort. All wheels are either hub centric or supplied with centering rings to ensure a smooth vibration free ride. The wheels come in a variety of finishes - Matte Black, Gloss Black with Machine, Matte Black with Matte Machine, 5,6 and 8 Lug, all depending on what perfectly suits your truck, lifted truck and SUV. So when it comes to choosing well built, tough looking wheels

for your off road truck, lifted truck or sport utility vehicle, go on and give it horns with Black Rhino Wheels.

Those who want to level up their game, original Black Rhino wheels are available in dealers nationwide or log on to www.conceptonewheels.com

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Motoring

Foilacar Industries executives with FoilaDip partners (from left): Lester Codog, President of Foilacar Industries; Mathieu Di Vita of Autodip USA ; Neil Mercado, Managing Partner; Jonathan Le Blanc, of Autodip USA; Jan Vin-

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protection by

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cent Mercado, CFO of Foilacar Industries; Maurice Laude; Managing Partner, Southeast Asia Operations; and Vittorio Lim, Managing Partner of Foilacar Industries, Southeast Asia Operations.

formula contains UV protection additives that help maintain its finish for up to two years. FoilaDip was borne out of the idea as an easy to use alternative to the popular vinyl wrapping and other rubber based spray-on coatings already being used in the automotive industry. “As car guys, we all love the concept of temporarily changing the color of your car, wheels and other accessories. We did that with Foilacar, although when it came to wheels and other body panels like the grille of a car or SUV, the foil wrapping is a bit tedious and time consuming. We were searching for a technology that would provide ease of use and

offer the same protection and visual appeal of the vinyl wrap.

During a trip to SEMA last year, I met up with Autodip USA and was amazed by the product. This technology was the solution that we were looking for,” adds Lester Codog, President of Foilacar Industries.

An innovative feature of FoilaDip is its ability to “self-heal”, and stay malleable from the day it was sprayed on the car and up to the time you decide to peel it off.

Instead of getting hard and brittle like auto clear, the topcoats stay flexible even over long periods of time and outdoor exposure. This ability to remain flexible allows the topcoats to move and stretch

Text and photos by Dino Ray V. Directo, III

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OILACAR Industries, the company which innovated car paint protection and preservation in the domestic market, is all set to carve inroads once more with its latest automotive protection system. Dubbed as FoilaDip, this latest technology is sprayed on the car like paint. Once dry, FoilaDip dries up and feels like a rubberized coating that can be peeled off without damaging the material you blasted it on.

Unlike the average car automotive paint, FoilaDip does not require any scuffing, sanding or nay another normal paint-prep procedure. “This is the latest alternative that offers fast and reliable exterior protection. Unlike vinyl wrap, Autodip is sprayed on easily like paint and requires less drying time. A car or an

SUV can be transformed visually in a day,” explains Jan Vincent Mercado, CFO of Foilacar Industries.

FoilaDip is a vinyl-based, automotive specific spray paint. It is available in a variety of finishes and color hues. A commercial success in the United States and Canada, FoilaDip’s propriety

FoilaDip’s easy on-easy off feature is what makes it ideal for paint protection

with the rubber base coats when it’s time for removal.

Two years of research and development led to public introduction of the World’s first sprayable vinly wrap, and in 2014, Autodip was launched at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

This technology combines the best of both Worlds to meet the needs of car guys, the high quality of vinyl wrap with the ease of application in spray-on form.

“FoilaDip is sprayed on to the car using a professional air-powered spray gun. Although for DIY projects, FoilaDip will be also be offered in the retail market by way of easy to use spray cans,” says Mercado.

LGUs

Routine lab work available at OsMak

By Joel E. Zurbano THE Ospital ng Makati or OsMak is now accepting patients in need of routine laboratory examinations, Makati Mayor Abigail Binay announced on Thursday.

“I am pleased to inform our constituents that laboratory examinations are now available at the Ospital ng Makati.

We are exerting all efforts to restore basic services that have been compromised by inefficiencies and irregularities under the previous administration,” Binay said.

The hospital has a P2.79-billion budget for this year, consisting of funding for personal services, P951.19 million; maintenance and other operating expenses, P1.47 billion; and capital outlay, P375.13 million.

OsMak’s laboratory services include CBC platelet count, peripheral blood smear, PT/ PTT (Prothrombin time/Partial thromboplastin time), routine blood chemistry, and arterial blood gases (ABGs)-pulmonary laboratory.

Available tests for routine blood chemistry include Glucose/OGCT; BUN, Creatinine; Blood Uric Acid; complete lipid profile; AST, ALT, AlkPhos; Na, K, Cl, Ionized Calcium; Total Protein, Albumin; HbA1c; Magnesium, Phosphorus; Amylase, LDH; Bilirubin (Total & Direct); Total Calcium; CSF Glucose & Protein; Troponin I; Pro-BNP; and D-Dimer.

Under the previous administration, the services of the ISOcertified OsMak deteriorated, Binay said. Its laboratory and medical supplies suffered serious shortages, while its major diagnostic equipment and airconditioning system had broken down and were not repaired.

Jimbo Owen Gulle, Editor Roger M. Garcia, Assistant Editor jimbo.gulle@gmail.com mslocalgov@gmail.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

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OCAL government units should seriously consider putting up football or soccer stadiums in their areas to help spur their economic growth, one of the country’s top economists said Thursday.

Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, also a professor and senior vice president at the University of Asia and the Pacific, said the stadia could act as “anchors of real estate development and commercial activity.”

“That’s true in practically all countries in Europe, and we’re surrounded by it in Asia,” said the economist, who also launched a book, “Philippine Football: Its Past, Its Future” yesterday at the Amici restau-

rant in Mandaluyong City.

“One of our objectives is to work with a lot of LGUs and convince them that investing in a good, modern football stadium is going to be good for their town, even in terms of commercial establishments,” added Villegas, who is advising a task force to promote the upcoming Philippine Football League set to launch in April this year.

He cited the Emperador Stadium in Taguig City and the Biñan Football Stadium in La-

guna province as stadia acting as hubs for the developments around them.

“Because some stadia can be built, and around it could be real estate products and commercial stalls, just like in Spain,” Villegas said. “LGU heads like mayors should also see that people in their community would appreciate their spending on the stadium.”

The Philippines currently has 23 football stadia, the biggest of which is the Philippine

Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan with a seating capacity of 25,000. But most arenas, like the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila often used by national football teams, are old and in dire need of renovation.

The Biñan stadium cited by Villegas can sit 2,000 and cost P320 million, but the economist said LGUs should not mind such a huge expense. “There’s evidence that football is a very profitable sport for investing,” he said. Jimbo Gulle

QC SME event unfolds today

READY FOR VALENTINE’S. The Philippine Postal Corporation unveiled its Valentine’s Day stamps on Thursday at the Main

Post Office in Manila. Revealing the stamp designs are (from left) Philpost’s Elenita San Diego, Maximo C. Sta. Maria, Benjamin Yutuko, Rey Ong, and Eunice Dabu, who designed the stamps. Norman Cruz

QUEZON City will bring together all small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurs for a grand business caravan on Feb. 10 at the QC Experience Museum or QCX. The Quezon City government has partnered with Makx Excellence Portal in hosting QC’s 1st Business Convention for Small and Medium Enterprises or SMEs. Mayor Herbert Bautista is expected to attend the event.

MEP founder Mark Alleister Roa said Quezon City being at the forefront of business advancement and engagement of entrepreneurs makes it the ideal venue to launch the business caravan.

Quezon City’s Sikap Buhay Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Office, Community Relations Office, and the Office of Councilor Estrella Valmocina, who chairs the QC Council Committee on SMEs, are coordinating to strengthen the city government’s goal to help the growing number of small businesses in the city.

SBECO, the poverty alleviation arm of the QC government, is focused on providing capital and networking support to micro-entrepreneurs to enable them to grow their enterprises. Rio N. Araja

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SECTION 5. No Sanggunian or Mayor’s action shall be necessary for the reinstatement of the suspended barangay official following the expiration of the preventive suspension in order for the preventively suspended official to resume his duties without prejudice to the continuation of the proceedings against him.

MONIQUE Q. LAGDAMEO - Presiding Officer SHIRLEY C. ASPILLAGA MARIE ALETHEA SJ. CASAL-UY GRAZIELLE IONY N. DE LARA-BES VIRGILIO V. HILARIO JR. DIVINA A. JACOME LUIS S. JAVIER JR. LEONARDO M. MAGPANTAY MA. ARLENE M. ORTEGA NELSON S. PASIA ENRICO J. PUNO MARY RUTH C. TOLENTINO EVELYN DELFINA E. VILLAMOR NEMESIO S. YABUT JR.

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FERDINAND T. EUSEBIO ROMEO C. MEDINA-Sick Leave MARIA CONCEPCION M. YABUT

====================================================================== On motion presented by Hon. M.A.S.J. Casal-Uy, which was duly seconded by all Members present, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati approved City Resolution No. 2017010 on second and final reading.

CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2017-009 Authors: Hon. M.C.M. Yabut, Hon. M.A.S.J. Casal-Uy, Hon. D.A. Jacome, Hon. G.I.N. de Lara-Bes and Hon. N.S. Yabut Jr. Co Authors: Hon. S.C. Aspillaga, Hon. V.V. Hilario, Jr., Hon. L.S. Javier, Jr., Hon. L.M. Magpantay, Hon. M.A.M. Ortega, Hon. N.S. Pasia, Hon. E.J. Puno, Hon. M.R.C. Tolentino, Hon. E.D.E. Villamor and Hon. A.P. Padilla A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL RULES TO BE OBSERVED IN ADMINISTRATIVE CASES FILED AGAINST ELECTIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS BEFORE THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF MAKATI, IN ITS CAPACITY AS A QUASI-JUDICIAL BODY, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 60-68 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND THE ESTABLISHED ISSUANCES AND JURISPRUDENCE ON THE MATTER, SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, RULES AND PROCEDURES WHEREAS, jurisdiction to hear and decide administrative cases against elective barangay officials has been vested by Section 61 of the Local Government Code of 1991 in the sanggunian of cities and municipalities; WHEREAS, there is a need to adopt a set of rules, both substantive and procedural, with the inclusion, among others, of the provisions of R.A 7160, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, as well as judicial decisions and legal opinions of the Department of Interior and Local Government on administrative cases as a matter of due process, in order to inform and guide the parties as to the manner and conduct of their respective cases;

RULE VI INVESTIGATION/HEARING SECTION 1. Investigation of the case shall commence within ten (10) days after an Answer is filed. However, no investigation or hearing shall be held within ninety (90) days immediately prior to any local election and no preventive suspension shall be imposed prior to the 90 day period immediately preceding a local election. It shall be deemed automatically lifted upon the start of aforesaid period.

SECTION 2. FAILURE TO FILE AN ANSWER – No default shall be declared against Respondent who fails to file an Answer, which failure shall at most be considered a waiver thereof. The investigation shall proceed with the Respondent entitled to his rights under the next Section.

SECTION 3. RIGHTS OF THE RESPONDENT – The Respondent shall be accorded full opportunity to appear and defend himself in person or by counsel, to confront and crossexamine the witnesses and the production of documentary evidence in his favor through the compulsory process of subpoena or subpoena duces tecum.

SECTION 4. ADOPTION AND AFFIRMATION OF STATEMENTS – Upon the first hearing of the case, the Complainant and Respondent, including their witnesses, if any, shall be summarily asked to identify their sworn statements, affirm the same as the truth of their own personal knowledge, and to adopt their sworn statements as their direct testimonies.

SECTION 5. THE HEARING OF ANY ADMINISTRATIVE CASE – The hearing or investigation of any administrative case shall be in a plenary session presided over by the Regular Presiding Officer or the Chairman Committee on Laws, Rules and Ethics as may be designated by the Regular Presiding Officer. All Members of the Sanggunian, acting as jurors, may propound questions relative to the case against any of the parties during the hearing or the investigation addressing said questions direct to the parties with due permission from the Presiding Officer.

The Sanggunian may likewise delegate the preliminary hearing of the case to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Ethics for purposes of simplifying the issue and identifying the relevant pieces of evidence. Upon termination of the preliminary hearing, the committee shall render a report and recommendation to the Sanggunian in plenary.

In such case, the Sanggunian may adopt the recommendation of the Committee or call the parties and their witnesses for clarificatory questions.

SECTION 6. MEMORANDUM/POSITION PAPER - The filing of a Memorandum or Position Paper following the conclusion of the investigation shall be optional. A period not exceeding ten (10) days may be granted to the parties for the filing of simultaneous memorandum which time shall be deducted from the thirty (30) day period for the Sanggunian to render a decision with the express consent of both parties.

SECTION 7. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE – In case any of the parties attached a document as evidence in support of their case, the Sanggunian or its committee investigating/hearing the case may, as warranted, have the document being presented, verified, or authenticated through the author of the same or the person in custodial authority of the document.

SECTION 8. POSTPONEMENT – No motion for postponement shall be allowed unless for justifiable reasons and in the collective judgment of the Sanggunian, they find the same meritorious. The postponement for that day shall be deducted from the period of the investigation.

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod has the inherent power to adopt its rules of procedures in the conduct of both legislative and quasi-judicial power even as the same is granted by Section (50) of the Local Government Code;

RULE VII DECISION

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod deems it necessary to adopt the substantive and procedural rules to be observed in administrative cases filed against elective barangay officials before the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati, in its capacity as a quasijudicial body pursuant to Sections 60-68 of the Local Government Code of 1991 and the established issuances and jurisprudence on the matter.

SECTION 1. FORM AND NOTICE OF DECISION – The investigation of the case shall be terminated within ninety (90) days from the start thereof. Within thirty (30) days after the end of the investigation, the Sanggunian shall render a decision in writing stating clearly and distinctly the facts and the reason for such decision. Copies of said decision shall immediately be furnished the Respondent and all interested parties.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI, METRO MANILA, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS VESTED IN IT BY LAW, IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, to adopt the substantive and procedural rules to be observed in administrative cases filed against elective barangay officials before the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati, in its capacity as a quasi – judicial body, pursuant to Sections 60-68 of the Local Government Code of 1991 and the established issuances and jurisprudence on the matter, subject to existing laws, rules and procedures.

SECTION 2. DECISION BY WAY OF RESOLUTION – A decision may be made through a resolution during executive session. Voting shall be nominal vote or by secret ballot as the body desires upon motion duly approved and shall be preceded by the deliberation of the body.

The body may assign the writing of the decision/resolution of the case after determining the verdict in consultation, to a ponente Member of the Sanggunian. The ponente may seek the assistance of any lawyer- member of the Sanggunian in writing the decision.

RULE I TITLE AND CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1. TITLE - These Rules shall be known as the 2017 Rules of Procedures of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati in the Conduct of Administrative Proceedings in the Exercise of its Quasi- Judicial Functions.

SECTION 2. CONSTRUCTION - These Rules shall be liberally construed in order to promote public interest and to assist parties in obtaining just, speedy and inexpensive determination of their pending administrative case(s) filed before the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati.

SECTION 3. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS – Proceedings before the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Makati in the exercise of its quasi – judicial function shall be summary in nature without adhering to legal technicalities obtaining in the courts of law.

SECTION 4. ENGAGEMENT OF COUNSELS – Appearance by counsel is at the discretion of the parties who may or may not hire a lawyer for the prosecution or defense of their respective cases. Considering the time frame by which the Sanggunian is mandated to dispose of the cases before it, the appearance or non- appearance of a lawyer during the hearing shall not in any manner interrupt the flow or schedule of a pending case which fact shall be stated in open session in each initial hearing and contained in every notice or invitation to the parties for the next hearing of the case. Strict observance shall be required of this rule.

RULE II COVERAGE SECTION 1. This Rule shall apply to cases against an elective barangay officials brought before the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

RULE III THE PARTIES SECTION 1. PARTIES TO THE CASE – In any Complaint filed before the Sanggunian Panlungsod, the person filing the same shall be called the Complainant while the person against whom a Complaint is made shall be called Respondent. In cases of married persons, a Complaint or Answer by a spouse need not be signed nor counter – signed by the other spouse.

RULE IV COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION SECTION 1. When an Action deemed Commenced – An action is deemed commenced upon the filing of a Verified Complaint before the Sangguniang Panlungsod against any elected barangay official reproduced in fourteen (14) copies accompanied by supporting documents or sworn statement of witnesses, if any. The Complainant shall specify any or all of the following administrative grounds against an elective barangay official, to wit; a) b) c) d)

e) f) g) h)

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SECTION 6. The Sanggunian shall exercise its best collective judgment in the matter of preventive suspension considering that abuse of the same is a form of abuse of authority.

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

Disloyalty to the Republic of the Philippines; Culpable violation of the Constitution; Dishonesty, oppression, misconduct in office, gross negligence, or dereliction of duty; Commission of any offense involving moral turpitude or an offense punishable by at least prison mayor. The offense involving moral turpitude must be linked to the performance of official duties of respondent and conviction by final judgment shall be a condition precedent for the filing of any administrative case involving this ground.

Abuse of Authority Unauthorized absence for fifteen (15) consecutive working days Application for, or acquisition of, foreign citizenship or residence or the status of an immigrant of another country; and Such other grounds as may be provided in the Local Government Code of 1991; Pendency of a case in any court of law involving any of the foregoing grounds shall not constitute as a bar to the action or proceedings before the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 1 (a) Definition of Terms / Offenses: (a-1) Disloyalty to the Republic of the Philippines- refers to any act or omission which among others, maybe considered as crimes against national security. (a-2) Culpable violation of the Constitution- refers to acts with deliberate intent coupled with certain degree of perversity so as to defy knowingly what the Constitution provides.

It includes a violation serious enough to warrant betrayal of public trust such as a violation of a constitutional oath of office.

SECTION 3. Decisions of the Sanggunian in administrative cases shall not require the approval of the City Mayor.

SECTION 4. In case the Sangguninan has referred the case to a Committee to conduct the investigation and said investigation has been terminated, the committee shall recommend the appropriate penalty based on its finding for Sanggunian deliberation prior to the rendition of judgement. In case of failure of the Sanggunian to render a decision within thirty (30) days after the end of the investigation, the recommended penalty of the committee by way of resolution shall be considered as the decision of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

SECTION 5. Determination as to Implementation of Decision. The determination as what manner should its decision is implemented lies within the sound judgement and discretion of the Sanggunian as an incident to its quasi-judicial function expressly conferred by Section 61(b) of the Local Government Code of 1991.

SECTION 6. EXECUTIVE APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED – Decisions on the administrative case does not need the approval of the Local Chief Executive for its execution, subject to appeal within thirty (30) days. Otherwise, the decision becomes final.

SECTION 7. PERSONAL SERVICE OF THE DECISION – It shall be the duty of the Sanggunian to immediately personally serve upon the Respondent and/or interested parties a copy of the Decision/Resolution without delay, in order for the parties to explore any appropriate relief before the Decision becomes final and executory.

SECTION 8. DECISION SERVED NOT SUBJECT TO REOPENING – Except as may be provided by the Internal Rules of Procedure, a decision of the Sanggunian duly promulgated by way of Resolution and served upon the parties may not be reopened as the same has become final and executory.

SECTION 9. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION – Considering that decision of the Sanggunian in administrative cases take the form of a resolution in plenary session, only Members of the Sanggunian who voted in the affirmative may move for a reconsideration of any vote or decision.

No Motion for Reconsideration shall be allowed from the parties.

SECTION 10. PENDING CASES OVERTAKEN BY LOCAL ELECTION – Considering that decision of the Sanggunian in administrative cases is a collective undertaking which must be addressed by the Members as a collegial body, the following shall be complied in case of unfinished cases overtaken by a local election, to wit: a.

If a formal investigation has not been terminated at the expiration of the term, the Sanggunian originally hearing the case in the sense that presentation of evidence has not yet been concluded, the hearing shall be continued by the new set of Sanggunian officials;

b.

In case hearing or investigation has been concluded and the case is submitted for decision and no decision has been rendered by the outgoing Members of the Sanggunian, the new set of Sanggunian Members shall decide the case on the basis of existing records.

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In case a decision has already been reached by the outgoing Members of the Sanggunian but no promulgation has been made by way of resolution, the new set of Sanggunian members shall promulgate the decision

RULES VIII PENALTIES SECTION 1. The penalty of suspension shall not exceed the unexpired term of the Respondent or a period of six (6) months for every administrative offense, nor shall said penalty be a bar to the candidacy of the Respondent suspended as long as he meets the qualifications required for the office.

SECTION 2. In case of the imposition of suspension as a penalty, either by an adopted committee resolution or a decision of the Sanggunian following deliberation in plenary, the same shall be immediately executed in accordance with its sound judgement and discretion as an incident to its quasi-judicial function.

The Sanggunian may order the implementation either thru its own serving process or thru DILG Regional or Local. No approval however of the Local Chief Executive shall be necessary or required for the implementation of the Sanggunian decision.

(a-5) Oppression – refers to acts of cruelty, severity, unlawful exaction, domination, or excessive use of authority.

SECTION 2. EXECUTION PENDING APPEAL – An appeal does not prevent a decision from becoming final and executory. The Respondent shall be considered as having been placed under preventive suspension during the pendency of an appeal in the event he wins such appeal. In the event the appeal results in exoneration, he shall be paid his salary and such other emoluments during the pendency of the appeal.

SECTION 2. Within seven (7) days after the administrative Complaint is filed, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall require the Respondent to submit his Verified Answer within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof.

SECTION 3. VERIFICATION- Verification as required in the Complaint and Answer shall not be considered as a jurisdictional requirement. It may be waived by the Sanggunian if it acts on the Complaint or Answer.

SECTION 4. VENUE. The venue of the hearings shall be at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod unless otherwise provided by a resolution.

SECTON 5. MOTION TO DISMISS - A Motion to Dismiss an administrative complaint in lieu of an Answer is a prohibited pleading considering that the Sanggunian is entrusted the duty of determining whether the offense is proper for investigation. All possible grounds for dismissal of the complaint shall be considered a matter of defense which will be subject to consideration by the Sanggunian in rendering a decision.

RULE IX APPEAL

RULE X MAINTENANCE OF DOCKET BOOKS SECTION 1. The Sanggunian shall keep a docket for administrative cases where all complaints shall be properly entered and given their corresponding number in the order of receipt. The docket shall likewise contain in chronological order every pleading, notice, order, resolution and other incidents of the case in summary form from receipt of the complaint to the service of decision.

Let copy of this Resolution be furnished the City Administrator’s Office, Liga ng mga Barangay, Legal Department and other offices concerned for their information, guidance and reference.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

APPROVED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF MAKATI, METRO MANILA, in its Regular Session held on 8 February 2017.

HON. SHIRLEY C. ASPILLAGA

HON. ROMEO C. MEDINA

HON. MARIE ALETHEA S.J. CASAL-UY

HON. MA ARLENE M. ORTEGA

HON. GRAZIELLE IONY N. DE LARA-BES

HON. NELSON S. PASIA

HON. FERDINAND T. EUSEBIO

HON. ENRICO J. PUNO

HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO JR.

HON. MARY RUTH C. TOLENTINO

HON. DIVINA A. JACOME

HON. EVELYN DELFINA E. VILLAMOR

HON. LUIS S. JAVIER JR.

HON. ON. MARIA CONCEPCION M. YABUT

HON. LEONARDO M. MAGPANTAY

HON. NEMESIO S. YABUT JR.

RULE V PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION SECTION 1. Preventive suspension may be imposed at any time after the issues are joined, when the evidence of guilt is strong, and given the gravity of the Respondent could influence the witnesses or pose a threat to the safety and integrity of the records and other evidence.

Provided, That, any single preventive suspension of local elective officials shall not extend beyond sixty (60) days; Provided further, that in the event that several administrative cases are filed against an elective official, he cannot be preventively suspended for more than ninety (90) days within a single year on the same ground or grounds existing and known at the time of the first suspension.

SECTION 1 (a) SUSPENSION WITHOUT HEARING - A Respondent may be suspended once issues are joined and before charges against him are heard as the circumstances may warrant even before giving him an opportunity to prove his innocence.

SECTION 2. After determining by way of resolution that all the elements for a preventive suspension are present, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall then recommend to the Mayor that the Respondent elective barangay officials be placed under preventive suspension.

It shall then be ministerial on the part of the Mayor to issue an order to impose the preventive suspension of the Respondent once recommended by the Sanggunian. The resolution for preventive suspension need only state that the Sanggunian has determined that all the elements under Section 63 of RA 7160 are present for the Mayor to implement the preventive suspension.

SECTION 3. EXPIRATION OF THE PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION – Upon the expiration of the preventive suspension, the suspended elective barangay official shall be deemed reinstated in office without prejudice to the continuation of the proceedings against him which shall be terminated within one hundred twenty (120) days from the time he was formally notified of the case against him.

In line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on Health and the Department of Health framework to achieve universal health care for all Filipinos, the CHG Awards recognizes LGUs that have applied effective and innovative health programs.

The awards are also supported by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

The chosen top five LGUs will receive trophies and cash prizes of P100,000 each, granted by MSD. The awards will evaluate LGUs on criteria based on good governance (local leadership, and transparency and accountability) and public health governance (effectiveness and innovativeness of the health program, health resource management, and community engagement).

Interested LGUs are asked to submit a portfolio describing the rationale and impact of the health programs in their respective com-

HON. ARMANDO P. PADILLA LnB President Certified true and correct by:

ATTY. DINDO R. CERVANTES

However, if the delay in the proceedings of the case is due to his fault, neglect or request, other than appeal duly filed, the duration of such delay shall not be counted in computing the time of termination of the case.

Attested by:

SECTION 4. SALARY DURING SUSPENSION – The Respondent official preventively suspended from office shall receive no salary or compensation during such suspension; but, upon subsequent exoneration and reinstatement, he shall be paid full salary or compensation

HON. MONIQUE Q. LAGDAMEO Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod

(MS-FEB. 10, 2017)

munities. A distinguished panel of judges will then evaluate and review the submissions, which include an on-site evaluation and a panel presentation and interview with local leaders.

The deadline for submission of entries has been extended to Feb. 17, 2017. The awarding ceremonies will be held in May 2017.

“We look forward to receiving the entries and hearing how LGUs made specific steps to increase people’s access to healthcare. MSD’s continued partnership with Kaya Natin toughens our resolve in seeking out solutions and introducing innovations that will improve the health of every Filipino,” said Dr. Beaver Tamesis, president and managing director of MSD. For more information on the criteria and mechanics, interested LGUs may visit the CHG website http://healthgovernance.weebly.com or Facebook page http://facebook.com/ HealthGovernance.

Sara sets execom for Davao Day fete DAVAO CITY—Mayor Sara Duterte has created an executive committee for the 80th Araw ng Davao celebrations from March 16 to 19, to ensure the city government “could effectively carry out and implement fitting, meaningful, and memorable activities” for the event.

Through Executive Order No. 03, Duterte arranged the creation of the Executive Committee, which she will also head. But in her absence, because of her delicate pregnancy, it will be headed by the City Administrator, lawyer Zuleika Lopez.

Renato Gatchalian Jr., owner of Saging Repablik and president of the Davao Tourism Association, is this year’s private sector co-chairman of the committee.

Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte was named vice chairman, while the members include City Mayor’s Office Chief of Staff lawyer Raul Nadela Jr., City Tourism Officer Regina Rose Tecson, Assistant City Administrator for Administration lawyer Tristan Dwight Do-

SECTION 1. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS – An appeal may be filed by the Respondent within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the decision to the Office of the President whose decision shall be final and executory.

(a-9) Abuse of Authority- refers to use of discretion in such a way as to deprive a person of his right or of the remedy to protect or enforce such right.

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HE Kaya Natin Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership, in partnership with Merck, Sharp & Dohme Philippines or MSD and the Jesse Robredo Foundation, is accepting applications from local government units with outstanding public health initiatives for the 2017 Champions for Health Governance Awards.

In the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction, the Office of the President on an appealed decision, has the power to reverse, alter, modify or amend a decision by the Sanggunian. It can even order the stay of execution pending appeal.

(a-4) Dishonesty- refers to acts related to or connected with the performance of public or official duties which has a disposition to lie, cheat or exhibit untrustworthiness or lack of integrity.

(a-8) Dereliction of duty- refers to failure to conform to rules of one’s job or failure or refusal to perform assigned task.

LGU health governance awards on

By F. Pearl A. Gajunera

SECTION 3. The penalty of removal from office as a result of an administrative investigation shall be considered a bar to the candidacy of the respondent for any elective position.

(a-7) Gross Negligence- refers to want of care and diligence. Such entire want of care as to raise a presumption that the person in fault is conscious of the probable consequence of carelessness, and is indifferent, or worse, to the danger of injury to or property of others.

Such negligence amounting to a reckless disregard of the safety of person or property.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

SECTION 11. Finality of Decision; Appeals – Decisions of the Sanggunian shall be final and executory despite the right of appeal within thirty (30) days to the Office of the President.

(a-3) Administrative Offenses- refers to acts, conduct or omission which amounts to, or constitutes any of the grounds for disciplinary action. Provided, that the grounds for administrative action under Sec. 60, R.A. 7160 may still be charged against a Respondent even if committed during a prior election term as re-election or election to another public office.

(a-6) Misconduct in Office- refers to acts that affect the performance of duties as a public officer, and not his private individual character.

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mingo, City Accountant Vingelina Bajan and Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre.

The Execom was tasked to plan and ensure the smooth coordination of the programs, events and activities for this year’s celebration, which also encourages greater participation from the private sector.

It is also tasked to find ways to support the effective implementation of the activities planned.

As in previous Araw ng Davao celebrations, funds for this year shall come from private sector sponsorships, together with appropriations from the City Tourism Office and the city government.

The mayor said she also wanted the event to be promoted both locally and internationally through various media outlets, to ensure optimal participation of visitors and tourists.

Tecson said the city remains safe for the celebration, nothing they have coordinated with the different security forces to work on any threats and to prevent them from entering the city.

Library on Wheels for Pampanga kids SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga— An estimated 2,000 poor but deserving elementary students of the far-flung villages of Pampanga will benefit from a project called “Library on Wheels” here.

A flagship project of the provincial library, the Library on Wheels recently visited 14 elementary schools in isolated municipalities that don’t have access to public libraries in their localities.

Provincial librarian Bessie Macabali said the project, also known as the “Bookmobile,” visits poor elementary students for three months “carrying the most important cargo in the world for them, which is education.”

Macabali said the Bookmobile,

also one of the projects of Gov. Lilia Pineda, “aims to spread knowledge and library services and meet the growing needs of elementary students living without the benefit of a public library.”

The Bookmobile visits remote barangays in the last quarter of every year, when they are received by enthusiastic elementary students.

The provincial government also gives financial assistance to poor but deserving students who cannot afford their tertiary education. Under this program, indigent students are given cash incentives, which requires them to work in the Capitol during their semestral and summer vacations. Romeo Dizon

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Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B022 L003 80.00 and 409,666.67 House & Lot Nos(T-389916) 008 T-55660 2015005599 because he Responden s no lieu/replacement thereof, a 37 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES Pe II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B022 L004A (T-389917) T-55661 be 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot one 008 2015005600 o e he onge es d ng n38 heCavite e n as LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)new owner’s B022 L008 duplicate copy (T-424825) T-58111 80.00 455,500.00 House & Lot Reg(T-406027) s e o T-77702 Deeds o80.00 he C y 39 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B022 L009 409,666.67 House & Lot pe Ce fica on ssued by he Nos. ve 40 Cavite LAsus PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)of CCTB022 L015008-2015005599 (T-431733) T-67416 88.00 542,400.00 House & Lot o Manda uyong Meanwh e Punong Ba angay 41 o BaCavite angay LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)and 008-20155005600 B023 L010 (T-424811) T-58097 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Boulevard, Pasay City which copy o he Memo andum o LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B025 L025 T-4098 110.00 609,333.33 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 be rendered Basud Tabaco A 42 bay Cavite Thus that judgment allL050 respect be entitled R QZN 16 09479 CV Trece Marteres City (Capital)shall inB030 43 Cavite LA PAZNo HOMES II, Conchu T-1319 ance ev denc 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Encumb ng such he Summons was e u ned Case declaring28-Mar-17 the marriage between (Sgd.) CLEOTILDE P. 44 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B032 L006 T-1328 80.00 434,666.67 House & Lot Occupied to like faith and credit as Fo Dec a a on o Nu y o Officer-In-Char eg T-1323 s a on on he sa d es petitioner28-Mar-17 and respondent as unse ved 45 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)the original B032 L010duplicate and in 80.00 663,166.67 House & Lot Occupied age 46 Cavite LA PAZMa HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B032 L012 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied null and28-Mar-17 void on the ground canT-4097 be seen on he second (MS-Jan. 24 & 3 ACCORD NGLY 47 Cavite he theL008same terms and LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)exactlyB033 T-1321 80.00 451,333.33 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 andT-1679 h d pages o each Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)conditions B033 L014 107.00 e 723,600.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 pe one s Mo on s48GRANTED annotated therein MALA PAZ ESMERALDA B MATR Z 49 Cavite HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B034 L004 T-820 80.00 455,500.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 The pe one s g an ed T-1320 he sa d CCT 80.00s a e 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 50 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES Responden II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)whatsoever, B034 L005 in accordance Tha 51 Trece Marteres City (Capital)with Section B035 L014 109 of Act No. 708,600.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 eave o cou o seCavite ve by x LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu no T-1725 mo gaged no82.00 x 52 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B038 L023 T-1644 80.00 g ven 468,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 pub ca on once a53 week amended

by P.D. No. as T-4107 secu y o any Cavite o LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)456, as B040 L003 80.00 oan 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)1529, in B040 L014 to R.A. No. 26.

98.00 sa d 522,066.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 wo 2 consecu54ve Cavite weeks relation whaT-18697 soeve Ne he SUMMONS 55 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B041 L015 T-1322 88.00 529,066.67 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 n a newspape 56o Cavite gene a CCT s a e be ng sub LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B042 L004 T-1332 80.00ec o 448,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 petitioner is a LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) ThatB042 L011 T-1352 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 c cu a on n he 57 Ph Cavite pp nes anyT-1357 a achmen execu on TOLA PAZ MAHOMES ESMERALDA B Cavite II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)corporation B042 L016 98.00 553,066.67 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 Level 8, Narra Room, GSIS organized and Tabaco A bay 58 o pT-1683 oceed ng n any 59 n add Cavite on LA PAZ HOMESZII,–Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B043 L004 80.00ud c a 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Building, Financial Center, ThatRoxas sometime on Decem Republic of the Philippines MATR B gy Basud and existing by virtue and 60 summons Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B043 L005 T-1682 n s a ve body 80.00 And 484,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Boulevard, Pasay City se ve a copy o he petitioner CAROLINA VARGAS National Capital Judicial Region o adm Tabaco bay Philippine 61 LA PAZ HOMES II,AConchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)operations B043 L006 of T-1681 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 tried to retrieve and/or locate th REGIONAL TRIAL COURT a he Responden sCavite finaT-1317 y sa d CCT s 80.00 have no 62 Cavite as LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)laws with B043 L016 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Duplicate Certificate of TCT No. 2 Mandaluyong City principal place of Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B043 L018 T-1637so d 474,066.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 known add ess by63 eg s e ed her personal files at the house bu been o any88.00pe son Branch 211 GREET NGS II, Conchu at No. 455 Boni Cavite LA PAZ HOMES Trece Marteres City (Capital)business B044 L005 T-1355 80.00 474,666.67 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 could no longer be found in the sa ma o any o he 64 means such o T-1331 en y o gua an ee any 65 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)Avenue, B044 L007 80.00 662,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 IN RE: PETITION FOR ISSUANCE OF Mandaluyong City.

That efforts were exerted by You a e II, heConchu eby equ ed as by p va e cou 66e Cavite n he LA PAZ HOMES Trece Marteres City (Capital) B044 L008 T-1324 80.00 451,333.33 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 SECOND COPY OF THE OWNER’S ob ga ons o o any o he to locate the missing Owner’s For the purpose, petitioner is Cavite PAZ fiHOMES Trece Marteres City (Capital) B045 L005 T-4102 80.00 599,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF hn een II, Conchu 15 days a e summons o be67 pub shed w LA pu pose Certificate of Transfer Certificate 68 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)represented B045 L014by its President T-817 80.00 451,333.33 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF 27260 but said efforts were all in ce HOMES o h II, s Conchu summons upon Trece Marteres City (Capital) nd ca e he e o69 heCavite case seLAv PAZ B046 L001 T-4093 80.00 636,000.00 House & Lot Occupied TITLE NO. 28-Mar-17 27260 could no longer be found.

A. Doculan.

Tha copy o Cavite he you LA PAZoHOMES Trece Marteres City (Capital)EnricoB046 L008 T-1339 he o g na 80.00 560,500.00 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 fi e II,wConchu h h s Cou h s case s docke 70 numbe LRC Case No. MC16-861 71 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B046 L013 T-1643es sub ec ma 80.00 e o 501,333.33 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 That after consultation and he se ve on he p a n you na u e o h s pe72 on Cavite wh ch and LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) ThatB047 petitioner L014 T-1680 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 SPS. RICARDO B. VALDEZ and is the counsel, petitioner executed an h sT-1639 pe on s ex80.00 s ng a Cavite u e answe LA PAZ HOMES Conchua n copy o Trece Marteres City (Capital) B047 L017 451,333.33 House & Lot Occupied CAROLINA28-Mar-17 VARGAS VALDEZ, Loss which was duly annotated o dec a a on 73o abso o he II,comp and absolute owner 74 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)registered B065 L014 T-4140 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Petitioners, 27260. he Reg s e o Deeds o nu y o ma age 75d pCavite nc pa whLAch a ached oge he w h Trece Marteres City (Capital)of condominium PAZsHOMES II, Conchu B065 L016 T-4141 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied unit and -versus- 28-Mar-17 That the TCT No. 27260 was Manda PAZ HOMES II,You Conchu Marteres City (Capital) B065 L024 located at Brgy.

T-4119uyong C y 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 g ounds o he pe76 onCavite wh ch heLAannexes a e em nded Trece space effective THE LAND28-Mar-17 REGISTRATION 77 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)parking B065 L026 T-4120 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied Level 8, Narra Room, GSIS at the time it was los registered s ha he ma age ween o LAhe p ov sII,on AUTHORITY, THE REGISTRY Wack, Manda uyong 78 be Cavite PAZ HOMES Conchun he BP Trece Marteres City (Capital)Wack B065 L030 T-4122 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Building, Financial Center, Roxas and covered by th Ac ng on he pe 80.00 on h s system of land registration. Tha OF DEEDS28-Mar-17 OF MANDALUYONG Cavite LA PAZMemo HOMES andum II, Conchu on Po cy Trece Marteres City (Capital)C y B065 80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied Boulevard, Pasay City he Pe one and 79Responden andL034desc bed unde OCA CouT-4124 he eby o de s pe realty is declared for taxation pur CITY, 80 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B065 L038 T-4126 80.00 one s 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 s Vo d ab n o 81due Cavite o he GuLAde n L005 um Ce fica e ed Ma ch 12 Respondents.

PAZnes HOMESda II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital)Condom B070 T-4130 he pub ca80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 o cause on o a That the said realty has no oth 82 Cavite LA PAZ HOMES II, Conchu Marteres City (Capital)o T-4132 426,333.33 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 x-------------------------------------------x Responden s Psycho og ca 2002 mortgage except the registered m T B070 e L007 CCT Nos 008 o HOMES obse ve es a n n fi ng Trece copy o h s O de a 80.00 he own Cavite LA PAZ II, Conchu Trece Marteres City (Capital) B070 L008 T-4133 80.00 426,333.33 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 ORDER the National Housing Authority ncapac y and e 83 ec ve a mo and 008 84 a dCavite LA PAZ Conchu B070 L010 T-4135 be o e he80.00 409,666.67 House & Lot Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 expense hea ng onHOMES o d II, sm ss and ns ead Trece Marteres City (Capital)2015005599 This is a verified petition filed by the already cancelled. It has no ot Manila FAIRVIEW PARK HOMES (CPMI), Fairview Quezon City B001 L048 (Bldg001 Unit005) CedarsSte 123732 40.00 888,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 o he Responden85 o Metro answe 2015005600 o he Reg petitioner praying that after due notice, and encumbrances of whatever on 119505 Feb ua y 27 59.57 2017 a ounds eo 86 Metro Manila a ege FAIRVIEWhe PARK g HOMES (CPMI), he Fairview Quezon City B002 L011 (Bldg001 Unit011) Orchid St 1,016,410.00 House & Lot Occupied 28-Mar-17 publication and hearing in accordance with kind and either it is in the posse w h n h y 30 days om Manila he asGSIS o Deeds o he Ph C 1 3022610 o c ock n he 98.57 a e noon 87 Metro Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg001 UnitGB-002 5A y o 3,321,809.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 de METROHOMES, enses n he Answe the provision of PD1529 and other allied third person who has a lien or n as ssue o pub 88ca on a MetronManila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg001 UnitGC-002 22612 100.01 3,370,337.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 Manda uyong w h a ea o be o22670 e he Reg ona T a and applicable laws thereon, judgment and/or transactions over the rea you o answePureza, w Sta. h nMesahe Manila GSISaMETROHOMES, Bldg002 UnitGA-001 47.81 1,611,197.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 newspape o gene 89 a c Metro cu aManila on be rendered as follows: 1) Granting the pending registration with the R ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN Cou22672B anch 211 2nd 90 Metro Manila me GSISfixed METROHOMES, Sta. Mesa Bldg002 UnitGA-003 40.92 F oo 1,379,004.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 he p aPureza, n w ake Manila instant petition; 2) Ordering the Registry Deeds. n he Ph pp nes 91 and Metro Tabaco Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg002 UnitGA-004 22673 47.40 1,597,380.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 SQUARE METERS AND O d Mun c pa Ha Bu d ng of Deeds of28-Mar-17 the City of Mandaluyong to by de auPureza, andSta. may be Manila That the petitioners tried to Manila udgmen GSIS METROHOMES, Mesa Bldg002 UnitGB-001 22678 97.86 3,297,882.00 Condominium Occupied A bay wh cheve s92 a eMetro forthwith issue a Second Copy of the registration and annotation of th N NETY GHT SQUARE Mays o C c e Manda 93 Metro Manila g an GSISed METROHOMES, Sta. Mesa Bldg002EUnitGC-001 22680 94.99uyong 3,201,163.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 he e e Pureza, app ed o n Manila Owner’s Duplicate Certificate of Transfer Cancellation and Release of R 94 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg003 UnitGA-001 22742 47.81 1,611,197.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 DEC METERS 114 98 sq m C y Le a copy o h s O de Certificate of Title No. 2760 in favor of SPS. comp an Mortgage Contract executed by th METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 47.40 1,597,380.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 SO ORDERED 95 Metro Manila heGSIS and THBldg003 RTY UnitGA-005 SEVEN SQUARE be 22746 RICARDO B. VALDEZ and CAROLINA Housing Authority but the Registe pub shed n he 96 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg003 UnitGA-007 22748 44.70Man a 1,506,390.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 VARGAS VALDEZ, y 24 2017 Quezon 97 Metro Manila Janua GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg003 UnitGA-008 22749 d Today a newspape 47.40 1,597,380.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 both of legal age, of Mandaluyong City refused to a METERS AND F FTY S anda Decembe 20 2016 Quezon Filipino, and28-Mar-17 a resident of 715 Pantaleon is a need to present the Owner 98 Metro Manila C GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg003 UnitGB-002 22751 98.70 3,326,190.00 Condominium Occupied y Me o Man a SQUARE DEC METERS 37 5 o gene C y n Me o St., Hulo, Mandaluyong 99 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg004 Unit4E-008 22871 a c cu a on35.58 846,804.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 City; 3) To release TCT No. 27260. Petitioners cann the issued Second 100 Metro Manila S GSIS METROHOMES, Sta. Mesa Manila Unit4E-010 36.75 a fle 874,650.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17Copy of the Owner’s the same because it was lost so sq m Bldg004 espec ve y Man22873 a se ec ed by EANNE LUZPureza, R CAST LLO Duplicate Certificate 101 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg004 UnitGA-003 22816 41.32 1,392,484.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17of Transfer Certificate December 2015.

Sgd CLETO R V LLACORTA pu suan o PD No of Title No. 27260 as no longer valid and B C Pureza, Sta. C Mesa 102 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Manila 22822 65.97 1079 2,223,189.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 ThaBldg004 pe UnitGB-001 one s Phn5Aac ua That there is an imperative effective; 5) Other reliefs just and equitable P e d ng udge 103 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta.2017 Mesa Manila Bldg004 UnitGB-003 Ph 5A 22824 1,709,938.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 once a week o 50.74 h ee 3 secure a Second Copy of Owner’ MS Feb 3 & 10 possess on Unit2D-016 and occupa on are likewise 28-Mar-17 prayed for.

40.94 1,199,542.00 Condominium Occupied 104 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005 22909 of TCT No. 27260 in order to re consecu 105 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 22919 ve weeks 40.64 1,072,896.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 Level 8, Narra Room, GSIS o he Bldg005 ea Unit3D-006 es a e p ope es That petitioners are the registered owner cloud or doubt as to its existen 106 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005 Unit3D-007 22920 40.64 1,072,896.00 Condominium Occupied Building, Roxas of a parcel 28-Mar-17 of land located at theFinancial Bo. Of Center, and efficacy thereof and in orde and hey have been dec a ed Any n e es ed 40.94pe son 107 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005 Unit3DE-016 22929 1,080,816.00 Condominium Unoccupied Pasay Hulo City of 28-Mar-17 Mandaluyong Boulevard, covered by TCTCity the property rights and intere 108 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005 Ph 5A 47.02 1,584,574.00 Condominium Unoccupied o axa onUnitGA-004 pu poses as may22885 No. 27260. 28-Mar-17 appea and oppose he registered and lawful owner.

109 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005 UnitGA-005 Ph 5A 22886 47.02 1,584,574.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 ev denced he e oPha5Aached pe 22889 That said28-Mar-17 realty was acquired by the on Acting on the petition, this Co 110 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005by UnitGA-008 46.96 1,582,552.00 Condominium Unoccupied petitioners 28-Mar-17 from the National Housing orders petitioners to cause the pu 111 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 5A Nos 22890 97.56 3,287,772.00 Condominium Unoccupied a es Bldg005 Tax UnitGB-001 Dec a a Phon Authority and was paid in installment. a copy of this Order at their ow 112 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005 UnitGB-002 Ph 5A 22891one s u he97.94 3,300,578.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Pe d ec ed D 027 22910 and D 0927 The National Housing Authority required before the hearing on February 113 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg005 UnitGC-001 Ph 5A 22892 96.89 3,265,193.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 o cause o cop es the petitioners to execute a Deed of Real at 8:30 o’clock in the morning 114 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 23019 he se v ce 85.64 2,038,232.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 22911 Bldg006 Unit4D-014 Estate Mortgage in their favor to secure the Regional Trial Court, Branch 211, 115 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg006 Unit4E-002 942,480.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 o h23023 s O de oge he39.60 w h he payment of the balance in the amount of Old Municipal Hall Building, May 116 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila UnitGA-001 47.33 upon 1,595,021.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 ThaBldg006 he Owne s Dup ca e pe 22954 on and annexes P28,424.00.28-Mar-17 The Real Estate Mortgage Mandaluyong City. Let a copy of 117 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg006 UnitGA-004 22957 47.02 1,584,574.00 Condominium Occupied Cop esBldg006 o he sa d es we e Contract was duly annotated in page 2 of be published in the Manila S he 22958 Reg s e o Deeds o 118 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila UnitGA-005 47.02 1,584,574.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 the Certified28-Mar-17 True Copy of TCT No. 27260 newspaper of general circulatio 119 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 22961uyong C y he 46.96 1,582,552.00 Condominium Occupied be ng Bldg006 kep UnitGA-008

by M Docu an Manda D ec o under Entry 28-Mar-17 No. 60686-T 27260.

120 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg006 UnitGB-001 22962 97.56 3,287,772.00 Condominium Unoccupied Manila selected by raffle pursuan a pe one s hen p nc pa o 22963 he Bu eau o Lands he 121 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg006 UnitGB-002 97.94 3,300,578.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17on February 2005, 1079, once a week for three (3) c That sometime 122 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 22964ss one o 96.89 3,265,193.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 o fice Bldg006 a UnUnitGC-001 1075 3G 3 d Comm he Land petitioners have completed the payment weeks.

123 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg006 UnitGC-002 22965 100.18 3,376,066.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 of the mortgage obligations to the National Any interested person may a F oo LEL d ng Ph No5A 1075 Reg23029 s a on Au ho47.02 y he 124 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg007Bu UnitGA-004 1,584,574.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17As a result of the full Housing Authority. oppose the petition.

125 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg007 Ph 5AC y 46.96 men 1,582,552.00 Condominium Unoccupied J P R za S UnitGA-008 ee Maka Sec23033 e a y o he Depa payment of 28-Mar-17 the Mortgage Obligation, the 126 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg007 UnitGB-001 Ph 5A 23034 97.56 3,287,772.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Petitioner is further directed to National Housing Authority executed the o 23035 Env onmen and97.94 Na u a 127 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Ph 5A 2015 3,300,578.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 ThaBldg007 n UnitGB-002 Decembe Deed of Cancellation and Release of Real service of copies of this Order to 128 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg007 UnitGC-001 Ph 5A 23036ces and 96.89 O fice 3,265,193.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Resou he Estate Mortgage dated February 4, 2005. the petition and annexes upon th pe one ans e Phed s 129 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg007 UnitGC-002 5A 23037 100.18 3,376,066.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 of Deeds of Mandaluyong City, t o 23106 he So c o Gene he That after28-Mar-17 the issuance by the National of the Bureau of Lands, the Com 130 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg008 UnitGB-001 5A Shaw 97.56a 3,287,772.00 Condominium Unoccupied p nc pa o fice o No Ph 455 Housing Authority 131 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg008 UnitGB-002 Ph 5A 3,300,578.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 of the Deed of of the Land Registration Aut p oo23107 s o se v ce o97.94 be du y Bou eva d Manda uyong C y Cancellation28-Mar-17 and Release of Real Estate Secretary of the Department of E 132 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg023 UnitAE-008 26879 98.40 3,316,080.00 Condominium Occupied p oven Mortgage Contract, 133 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg023 o UnitAE-014 26884 and es ab shed 70.68 o he 2,381,916.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17the National Housing and Natural Resources and the By eason h s a h ngs 134 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg023 UnitE-001 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Authority released to the petitioners the the Solicitor General, the proofs sa 26945 s ac on o he Cou wh ch Bldg023 a e be ng kep n he 135 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila UnitE-002 26946 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Owner’s Copy of Transfer Certificate of to be duly proven and establis 136 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg024 26954 98.40 3,316,080.00 Condominium Unoccupied 28-Mar-17 Title No. 27260. o fice we e bUnitAE-006&AE-007 ough o he new satisfaction of the Court.

137 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg024 UnitE-001 27021 1,118,150.00 Condominium Occupied 28-Mar-17 SO ORDERED 52.25 That after the acquisition of the said SO ORDERED. o fice Bldg024 nc ud ng CCT Nos 138 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila UnitE-002 27022 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 Owner’s Copy of TCT No. 27260 from Mandaluyong City, January 03, 139 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg024 UnitE-003 and 008 27023 uyong C y52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 008 2015005599 Manda Janua y the National Housing Authority, petitioner (Sgd.) OFELIA L. C Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 140 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg025 UnitAE-007 27031 98.40 3,316,080.00 CAROLINA VARGAS VALDEZ was 2015005600 13 27036 2016 141 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg025 UnitAE-012 99.30 3,346,410.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 Judge Copy Furnished: entrusted the04-Apr-17 custody and kept the Owner’s - Atty. Julian T. Tutanes; - Register of Deeds; - Bur 142 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg026 UnitA-003 27103 42.60 1,435,620.00 Condominium Unoccupied Copy and other documents related thereto Dept. of Envl.

ThaBldg026 a aUnitA-004 ong M Docu an 143 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 27104 42.50 1,432,250.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 Level 8, Narra Room, GSIS & Natural Resources; - Land Regis in her personal files at their house.

- Office of the Solicitor General (Manila Standard 144 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 27105 OFEL A L 47.00 1,583,900.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 Building, Financial Center, Roxas Sgd CALO houghBldg026 haUnitA-005 a documen s 145 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg026 UnitAE-001 27101 100.90 3,400,330.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 Boulevard, Pasay City Judge96.10 om Bldg026 he UnitAE-006 o d o fice we e 146 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 27106 3,238,570.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 147 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 27107 98.40 3,316,080.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 p acedBldg026 andUnitAE-007 kep n he Copy Fu n shed 148 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg026 UnitE-001 27171 45.00 963,000.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 especBldg026 ve UnitE-002 cab ne s n he A y27172 Nesau o H F me 149 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 45.00 963,000.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 150 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 963,000.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 new oBldg026 fice UnitE-003 on y o find ou Reg27173 s e o Deeds 45.00 151 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg026 UnitE-004 27174 45.00 963,000.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 ha n Novembe 2016 CCT No ce s he eby g ven ha Bu 27183 eau o Lands 152 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg027 UnitA-009 49.20 1,658,040.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 153 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila UnitA-010 49.20 1,658,040.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 Nos Bldg027 008 2015005599 and Dep27184 he o g na ece p o a cash o Env & Na u a 154 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg027 UnitAE-008 27182 49.20 1,658,040.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 008 2015005600 a e beyond Resou bond pa d by Chen B nb n ces 155 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg027 UnitBA-010 27198 35.12 1,029,016.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 156 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila UnitE-001 27249 1,118,150.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 ecoveBldg027 y n ac hey had Land Reg s a on Au52.25 ho y @ Dav d Tan n he amoun 157 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg027 UnitE-002 27250 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 a h n Bldg028 ha UnitA2 hose es we e O fice o he So c o 44.70 Gene a o One Hund ed Thousand 158 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila 27254 1,506,390.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 159 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 44.70 1,506,390.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 os du ng UnitA3 ha me when Man27255 a S anda d Today Pesos Php100 000 00 as 160 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitA4 27256 44.70 1,506,390.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 pe one ans e ed om one p oo o paymen equ ed by 161 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitA5 04-Apr-17 MS27257 Jan 31 Feb 7 &49.20 14 2017 1,658,040.00 Condominium Occupied 162 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitA6 27258 49.20 1,658,040.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 he O de da ed 6 Oc obe 163 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitAE-001 27253 70.68 2,381,916.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 2015 ssued by hen 164 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitAE7 27259 49.20 1,658,040.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 165 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitCA-012 27298 49.12 1,296,768.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 Comm ss one S eg ed B 166 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitCE8 27294 44.36 1,171,104.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 M son was os as pe Doc 167 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitD19 27325 44.36 1,055,768.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 168 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitD2 27308 44.36 1,055,768.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 No 7 Page No 2 Book 169 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitD4 27310 44.36 1,055,768.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 170 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitE1 27327 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 No 12 Se es o 2016 171 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitE2 27328 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 be o e he No a y Pub c 172 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitE3 27329 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 173 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg028 UnitE4 27330 52.25 1,118,150.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 A y Denn s A v n L Chan 174 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitA2 27332 46.60 1,570,420.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 175 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitA3 27333 42.60 1,435,620.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 MS F & 176 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitA4 27334 42.50 1,432,250.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 177 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitA5 27335 47.00 1,583,900.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 1 178 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitAE1 27331 100.90 3,400,330.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 Manila SEC. 6. Summons – The service of Republic of theManila Philippines 179 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Bldg029 UnitAE6 27336 96.10 3,238,570.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 summons shall be governed by Rule THE PHILIPPINES1,195,440.00 of the parties’ 180 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitB-013 27355 REPUBLIC OF40.80 Condominium Occupiedincurable 04-Apr-17 National Capital Judicial Region 14 of the Rules of Court and by the 181 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitBA9 27351 REGIONAL 46.10 1,350,730.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 Level 8, Narra Room, GSIS psychological incapacity under TRIAL COURT 182 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES,REGIONAL Pureza, Sta. Mesa TRIAL Manila COURT Bldg029 UnitC6 27368 40.50 1,069,200.00 04-Apr-17 Building, Financial Center, Roxas following rules: ArticleCondominium 36 of theOccupied Family Code JUDICIAL REGION 183 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa ManilaCity Bldg029 UnitCA9 27371NATIONAL CAPITAL 45.40 1,198,560.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 Boulevard, Pasay City (1) Where the respondent cannot Mandaluyong and furnish copy thereof 184 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitCE11 27373 BRANCH 109, 41.60PASAY CITY 1,098,240.00 Condominiuma Occupied 04-Apr-17 be located at his given address or 211 185 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta.Branch Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitDA19 27401 35.40 842,520.00 Condominium Occupied 04-Apr-17 to petitioner’s counsel, Atty. his whereabouts are unknown and 186 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitDE8 27390 41.00 975,800.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 TREBONIAN TABANG with MARISSA SAMSON DAGAMI cannot be ascertained by diligent 187 Metro Manila IN GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitE2 27404 45.00 963,000.00 CondominiumC. Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 RE: PETITION FOR THE ISSUANCE REPUBLIC address at CATRAL TABANG & 188 Metro Manila GSIS METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila Bldg029 UnitE3 27405 45.00 963,000.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 inquiry, service of summons may, by Petitioner, OWNER’S DUPLICATE 189 Metro Manila OF GSISNEW METROHOMES, Pureza, Sta. Mesa Manila COPY Bldg029 UnitE4 27406 45.00 963,000.00 Condominium Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 IRAL LAW OFFICES, Suite 505 REGION leave of court, be effected upon him 190 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B001 L004 MENZYVILLE Maya St. T-103706 60.00 500,250.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 -versus – OF CONDOMINIUM CERTIFICATES Artex House Bldg.,& Lot 435 Occupied Gen. Luna 04-Apr-17 St., by publication once a week for two NATIONAL CAP 191 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B001 L005 MENZYVILLE Agila St. T-103735 60.00 1,089,000.00 consecutive weeks in a newspaper of OF TITLE NOS. 008-2015005599 AND Binondo, Manila.

192 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B001 L006 Ph 2B Alladin St. T-112280 83.00 415,200.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 BRANCH CIVIL CASE NO.82.00 R-PSY-16-23464-CV 193 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., MojonIN LIEU OFMalolos B001 L007 Ph 2B Alladin St. T-109186 440,800.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 general circulation in the Philippines 008-2015005600 THE LOST Housefail & Lotto Occupied 04-Apr-17 194 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B001 L014 Toledo Extension Road Lot 8 T-87831 For: Declaration 90.00 648,000.00 If you answer within and in such places as the court may of Nullity of Marriage MARISSA SAMSON DAGA TITLES 195 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B003 L006 Ph 2B Brilliance St. T-109134 90.00 516,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 the time fixed, as per the Rules order. In addition, a copy of the of the Family Code Petitioner, 196 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos Case No. MC16-865 B003 L007 Ph 2B Brilliance St. T-109141 Under Art. 3690.00 648,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 LRC of Court, shall summons shall be served on the 197 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B006 L009 Ph 2B Cardinal St. T-109121 35.00 280,000.00 House &the Lot petitioner Occupied 04-Apr-17 respondent at his last known address 198 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B007 L014 Ph 1 Fairfield St. T-66494 78.00 448,200.00 House & Lot against Occupied you and 04-Apr-17 take judgment -versus – CIV ZHANG WEI, 90.00 199 Bulacan MENZYLAND SUBD., Mojon Malolos B009 L011 Toledo Extension Road Lot 12 T-87801 473,000.00 House & Lot Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 by registered mail or any other means demand from this Court the METRO UTOPIAN INC. 200 Bulacan ROCKA VILLAGE II, Tabang CONTRACTING, Plaridel B015 L012 Ph 7 St Francis St. T-129954 104.00 683,733.33 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 Respondent. the court may deem sufficient. relief applied in this petition.

201 Bulacan ROCKA VILLAGE II, Tabang Plaridel Petitioner, B016 L020 Ph 7 St. Paul St. T-124073 106.00 898,266.67 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 ZHANG WEI, (2) The summons to be published shall x------------------------------------x 202 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B001 L015 Ph 2 J P Rizal T-98464 60.00 217,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 x--------------------------------------------------x Respondent. youOccupied are reminded be contained in an order of the court 203 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B001 L017 Ph 2 J P Rizal T-98466 60.00 217,000.00 Moreover, House & Lot 04-Apr-17 204 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B001 L018 Ph 2 J P Rizal T-98467 60.00 217,000.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 with the following data: of the provision of the IBPx----------------------------------SUMMONS BY60.00 PUBLICATION 205 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B001 L020 Ph 2 J P Rizal T-98469 296,750.00 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 (a) Title of the case; OCA Memorandum on Policy 206 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B001 L022 Ph 2 J P Rizal T-98471 60.00 253,666.67 House & Lot Occupied 04-Apr-17 SUMMONS (b) Docket number; TO: MR. ZHANG guidelines datedOccupied March 04-Apr-17 12, 207 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael Ph 1 M. Ponce St. T-95473 59.00 WEI 214,300.00 House & Lot This is VILLAGE a verified petition office to another, and that B001 theyL023B (c) Nature of the petition; 208 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B001 L025 Ph 2 T-984741 43.00 St., 491,100.00 House & Lot restraint Occupied in filing 04-Apr-17 #43 Lourdes TO: MR. ZHANG WEI 2002, to observe (d) Principal grounds of the petition 209 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B001 L050 Ph 1 T-95440 1 49.00 465,300.00 House & Lot Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 filed by the petitioner praying were not kept in the new office. a Motion to Dismiss and instead F.B. Harrison #43 Lourdes St., 210 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B002 L009 Ph 3 P. Burgos T-103439 143.00 St., 438,600.00 House & Lot Unoccupied 04-Apr-17 and the reliefs prayed for; and that the Court and alleged the& Lot grounds thereof04-Apr-17 as Pasay City 211 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II,cancel Cruz Na Daan SanThat Rafael T-103467 120.00 376,500.00 House Occupied accordingly, B005 anL001 Ph 3 (e) A directive for the respondent to Pasay City declare null and void the T-103449 106.00 412,200.00 Housein& Lot Unoccupied If you 04-Apr-17 212 Bulacan SAN RAFAEL VILLAGE II, Cruz Na Daan San Rafael B008 L011 Ph 2 defenses the answer. answer within 30 days from the last Affidavit of Loss was executed GREETINGS: fail to answer within the time GREETINGS: owner’s duplicate copy of GENERAL GUIDELINES: issue of publication. which was later submitted for You are hereby directed to fixed, the Court shall order the CCT Nos. 008-2015005599 You are hereby directed to e 1.

Disposal of GSIS Investment Properties – Retail Units (IP-RUs) is through aPhotocopy competitive public bidding process. Acceptance of Purchase Offer shall start on the scheduled bidding date and time.

Republic of the Philippines registration. of the case within thirty (30) days fro enter your appearance in the Public Prosecutor to investigate and 008-2015005600 which said Affidavit Loss newspaper of general circulation National Capital Judicial Region 2.

Dropping of bid envelopes inside the designated bid box will be on the date ofof auction fromwhich 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Opening of Bids will immediately above follow. entitled case within whether or not collusion exist were lost, and to order and consecutive weeks and answer th was submitted for registration thirty (30) days from the last between the parties and REGIONAL TRIAL C OURT 3.

Disposal of GSIS IP-RUs is on “As-Is Where-Is” basis. Interested bidders are enjoined to personally inspect the GSIS IP-RUs for sale. “As-Is Where-Is” is defined as the present physical condition of the retail unit that GSIS is selling and the buyer is buying, “with all direct the Register of Deeds Dagami wherein the petitioner pr thecondition. state toThis see to knowledge by the buyer attendant faults, if any,” whether or not immediately apparent without any express or implied warranty. The buyer takes this condition atissue his or herof own publication risk, without recourse againstintervene the GSIS as for to their includes of the presence hereof asandEntry No. 2016010470 Branch 229, Quezon City marriage between petitioner and the City being of Mandaluyong, of occupantsfor in the retail-unit purchased. in a newspaper of general it that the evidence presented is on December 2, 2016 at the parties’ incurable psychologi after payment of the fees not fabricated or suppressed. circulation in the Philippines Code and furnish a copy thereof 4.

Strictly, “One bidder, One specific property” only, which means that a bidder cannot submit two (2) or more bids for one property. A bidder may submit one bid each to as many properties as he wants to buy, as long as, he posts a bidder’s deposit for each property in 1:47:07 PM for both CCT prescribed issue invalid government IDs upon registration on the date of public bidding. an amount provided below. by The law, bidderto must present TABANG with address at CATRA RICARDO T. BELDOA, once a week for two (2) Nos. 008-2015005599 and Witness the HON. Artex Bldg., 435 Gen. Luna St., B lieu/replacement a consecutive weeks and answer Petitoner, 5.

Purchase offer may either be in Cash thereof, or through External Financing Institution.

008-2015005600, before the TINGARAAN U. GUILING, If you fail to answer within th new owner’s duplicate copy the Petition filed by petitioner 6.

A downloadable bid form shall be properly accomplished with the following data: for the City Presiding Judge of this Court Register of Deeds petitioner shall take judgment a Marissa Samson Dagami -versusREPUBL C OF THE PH L PP NESof CCT Nos. 008-2015005599 of Mandaluyong. Meanwhile, this 20th day of December 2016. relief applied in this petition. wherein the petitioner prays and 008-20155005600 which a.

Name and complete address of the bidder REG ONAL TR AL COURT Moreover, you are reminded o b.

Exact address of property you are interested to bidcopy of the Memorandum of that judgment be rendered shall NAT ONAL CAP TAL JUD C AL ON in all respect be entitled Encumbrance evidencing such c. REG Transfer Certificate of Title No. Case No. R-QZN-16-09479-CV on Policy guidelines dated Marc declaring the marriage between (Sgd.) CLEOTILDE P. PAULO d.

Amount oflike bid (infaith numbers and incredit words) as to and Motion to Dismiss and instead al C TY e. 10 % Bidder’s Deposit equivalent to 10% of the total amount of Bid Offer For: Declaration of NullityQUEZON of Officer-In-Charge registration on the said titles petitioner andRepublic respondent as of the Philippines answer. If you fail to answer wi the of original duplicate and in oOo f.

Signature the bidder/representative Marriage null and void on the ground can be seen on the second Public Prosecutor to investigate (MS-Jan. 24 & 31, 2017) REGIONAL TRIAL COURT N RE PET T ON APP CAT ON FOR IN RE exactly the same terms and parties and intervene for the sta 7.

Bid proposal shall be written in words and in figures and shall not be lower than the Minimum Bid Price of the property published in the newspaper or posted in the GSIS website. Should there be a difference in the amount in words and in figures, the amount in words and third pages of each title.

NOTAR A COMM SS ON RENE shall prevail.conditions annotated therein National Capital Judicial Region not fabricated or suppressed.

MA.FOR ESMERALDA B. MATRIZ AND N QUEZON C TY (2017 whatsoever, in accordance That the said CCT’s are Witness the HON. TINGARAA 8.

Bidders’ deposit equivalent to at least 10% of the Bid Offer shall be in the form of MANAGER’S CHECK payable to the Government Service Insurance System Respondent.

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ADM ER NO TheMA following shallNP be inserted in the sealed bid envelope: as amended by(form P.D.can No. as security to any loan a. MA properly Bid Form be downloaded from www.gsis.gov.ph) ADM ER456, NOaccomplished NP b. MA Manager’s Check payable to Government Service Insurance System representing deposit equivalent to at least 10% of the Bid Offer ADM ER1529, NO NPin relation to R.A. No. 26.

Neither said c. duly notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA), if whatsoever. the bidder is an authorized representative ADM MA ER NO NP d. pre-conditional approval from PBCOM, if applicable CCT’s are being subject of ADM MA ER NO NP That petitioner is a any execution ADM ER NO NP TheMA following information shall be clearlyorganized written outside the sealedattachment, bid envelope (mailing envelope) corporation

Mandaluyong City

NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing

or proceeding in any judicial That sometime on December 2015, (Addressand of Property you want bid) and Republic of the Philippines existing by to virtue onNational the petition for Notarial Commission ATTY. CAROLINA of VARGAS VALDEZ Capital Judicial Region petitioner administrative body. And Lot. No. or ______ Phase No.____ operations BlockofNo. ______ Philippine tried to retrieve and/or locate the Owner’s REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Name of Subdivision RAMON L. CARPIO will be held on January 16, finally, said CCT’s have not Duplicate Certificate of TCT No. 27260 from Mandaluyong City laws with principal place of N mm Address of Subdivision personal files at house but the same been sold to any person 2017, at 1:00 o’clock in the her afternoon atthethe office mm m FEBRUARY Branch 211 GREETINGS: business at No. 455 TCT Boni NO. _______ could no longer be found in the said files. o o n h noon h OFF CE OF THE EXECUT VE or entity to guarantee any RE: PETITION FOR ISSUANCE OF Judge, Session Hall of ofINthe Honorable Executive Mode: __________ Cash Avenue, Mandaluyong City.

That efforts were exerted by petitioner You areo hhereby required, UDGE REG ONAL TR AL COURT o QUEZON C TY A SECOND COPY OF THE OWNER’S obligations or for any other __________ thru External Financing to locate the missingBuilding.

Owner’s Duplicate For the petitioner is Institution Branch 208, 2nd Floor, of Justice w m purpose, DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OFNew Hall within fifteen (15) days after purpose.

Certificate of Transfer Certificate of TCT No. w E w TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF represented by its President 27260 but said efforts were all in vain as it service of mm this summons upon Name of Bidder: TITLE NO. 27260 could no longer be found.

Enrico A. Doculan.

That the original copy of you, to file with this Court Mailing Address: Any person whoNo.has any valid reason or cause to LRC Case MC16-861 That after consultation and advice of the titles subject matter of P S plaintiff A M your N SC and serve on the object to theB.grant the petition may file with the of SPS. RICARDO VALDEZofand That petitioner is the counsel, petitioner executed an Affidavit w 11.

Interested bidders planning to purchase the GSIS property through External Financing Institution (EFI) shall first secure certification from accredited banks stating that he/she is qualified to avail of a loan from External Financing Institution and insert inside the bid envelope. this petition is existing at CAROLINA VARGAS VALDEZ, Loss which was duly annotated in TCT No. answer to the complaint, copy of w registered and absolute owner undersigned before the date of27260. the summary hearing a Petitioners, the Register of of Attorney (SPA) has the right to match the offer of the declared 12.C TheCexisting tenant or occupant or his duly authorized representative through aof validDeeds Special Power highest bidder, provided: which is attached,E together with of condominium unit and a. he/she is present during the bidding verified -versus- written opposition thereto.

That the TCT No. 27260 was valid and Mandaluyong City. b. participated in actual bidding the annexes. You are reminded parking space located at Brgy. effective at the time it was lost and duly THE LAND REGISTRATION SO ORDERED c. presently occupying the property subject of bidding supported by the following proofs of occupancy: registered and covered by the torrens of the in the IBPAUTHORITY, THE REGISTRY Wack Wack, Mandaluyong Acting on the petition, this Q provision C of land registration.

That the said Witness the Hon. Estebansystem A. Tacla, Jr., Executive OF DEEDS OF MANDALUYONG c.1 City,Barangay certificate that he/she is occupying or residing in the subject property and described under Court hereby orders petitioners OCA Memorandum on Policy realty is declared for taxation purposes.

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V Condominium LLAVERT Any valid government identification document with his/her address similar to the address of the property he/.she is bidding.

Judge, this 9th day of JanuaryThat 2017 at Mandaluyong Certificate to cause the publication of a Guidelines dated March 12, Respondents. the said realty has no other existing Execu ve Judge x-------------------------------------------x If the occupant will exercise his/her right to match the offer of the declared highest bidder, he/she need not secure another bank pre-qualification corresponding to the matched offer. Instead, he/she shall pay the equity in cash as stated in Notice of Approval of Sale mortgage except the registered mortgage to City. of Title (CCT) Nos. 0082002 to observe restraint in filingAc ng 13.

MATRIZ – Brgy. Basud, Tabaco, AlbayNOT CE

January 24, 2017, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

(Sgd.) JEANNE LUZ R. CASTILLO Branch Clerk of Court (MS-Feb. 3 & 10, 2017)

ATTY. ATTY. ATTY.

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copy of this Order at their own

a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer. If you fail to answer within the time fixed, the plaintiff will take judgment by default and may be granted the relief applied for in the complaint.

ATTY. ATTY.

(MS-Jan. 24 & 31, 2017) ATTY.

ORDER the National Housing Authority which was 2015005599 and 008- expense before the hearing MS Feb 7 2017 alreadyERWIN cancelled. N. It has no other liability This is a verified petition (Sgd.) filed by the ATTY. BARATA The declared2015005600 highest/winning bidder shallRegister submit within the day of the actual bidding, the following documents: and encumbrances of whatever nature or of the petitioner praying that after due notice, on February 27, 2017 at a. duly accomplished Personal Profile/Company Profile/Corporate Profile, whichever is applicable (form can be downloaded from www.gsis.gov.ph); Clerk of Court VIpossession of a and either it is in the publication and hearing in accordance with kind b. photocopies of two valid IDs (one should be a government-issued ID); of Deeds for the City of 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon third person who has a lien or negotiations c.

Articles of Incorporation/Partnership, By-Laws and current General Information Sheet, for corporation/partnership, if applicable; the provision of PD1529 and other allied Mandaluyong, with area of before the Regional Trial over the real property (MS-Jan. 13, 2017) and applicable laws thereon, judgment and/or transactions d.

Registration Certificate from SEC for corporation/partnership, DTI for sole proprietorship and CDA for cooperatives, or any proof of such registration, if applicable; e. current Mayor’s permit issued by the city or municipality where the principal place of business of the winning bidder is located, if applicable. be rendered as follows: 1) Granting the pending registration with the Register of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN Court, Branch 211, 2nd Floor, instant petition; 2) Ordering the Registry Deeds.

SQUARE METERS ANDto theOld A Notice of Approval of Sale (NOAS) shall be issued highest/winning bidder on the day of bidding. In case the bid is thru EFI, the equity shall be paid in cash within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of Letter of Guarantee (LOG) by the GSIS. The equity is the Municipal Hall Building, of Deeds of the City of Mandaluyong to That the petitioners tried to cause the amount corresponding difference between the LOG and the Offered Bid Amount. forthwith issue a Second Copy of the registration and annotation of the Deed of NINETYto the EIGHT SQUARE Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong Owner’s Duplicate Certificate of Transfer Cancellation and Release of Real Estate DECIMETERS (114.98 sq.m.) City. Let a copy of this Order Upon issuance of the NOAS to the highest/winning bidder, the Bidder’s Deposit of the other non-winning bidder/s shall be returned immediately.

Certificate of Title No. 2760 in favor of SPS. Mortgage Contract executed by the National and THIRTY SEVEN SQUARE be published in the Manila RICARDO B. VALDEZ and CAROLINA Housing Authority but the Register of Deeds Non-compliance with the terms and conditions stated in the NOAS shall result in the forfeiture of the bidder’s deposit.

VARGAS VALDEZ, both of legal age, of Mandaluyong City refused to act as there METERS AND FIFTY Standard Today, a newspaper Filipino, and a resident of 715 Pantaleon is a need to present the Owner’s Copy of In case the highest/winning bidder fails to comply with the requirements within the specified time, the GSIS shall write the second highest bidder to confirm if he/she is still interested to acquire the property. If still interested, GSIS will require him/her to pay the nonSQUARE DECIMETERS (37.5 of general circulation in Metro St., Hulo, Mandaluyong City; 3) To release TCT No. 27260. Petitioners cannot present refundable deposit equivalent to ten percent (10%) of his/her previously submitted bid amount and will be issued NOAS. the issued Second Copy of the Owner’s the same because it was lost sometime on sq.m.), respectively.

Manila selected by raffle Duplicate Certificate of Transfer Certificate December 2015.

GSIS reserves the right to waive any formality or to reject any or all bids received. The list of properties available for sale may be updated without prior notice. pursuant to PD No. 1079, of Title No. 27260 as no longer valid and That petitioner is in actual That there is an imperative need to For inquiries, you may call Real Property Accounts Management Department at telephone nos. 479-3536 or 976-4619. effective; 5) Other reliefs just and equitable once a week for three (3) secure a Second Copy of Owner’s Duplicate possession and occupation are likewise prayed for. of TCT No. 27260 in order to remove any consecutive weeks. of the real estate properties That petitioners are the registered owner cloud or doubt as to its existence, validity of a parcel of land located at the Bo. Of and efficacy thereof and in order to protect and they have been declared Any interested person Hulo City of Mandaluyong covered by TCT the property rights and interests of the for taxation purposes as may appear and oppose the No. 27260. registered and lawful owner. evidenced by hereto attached petition.

That said realty was acquired by the Acting on the petition, this Court hereby petitioners from the National Housing orders petitioners to cause the publication of latest Tax Declaration Nos. Authority and was paid in installment. a copy of this Order at their own expense Petitioner is further directed D-027-22910 and D-0927The National Housing Authority required before the hearing on February 28, 2017 (NOAS). The equity shall be computed as the difference between the Letter of Guarantee from the bank and the offered bid amount.

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Delays in trial could save Park SEOUL―South Korea’s President Park Geun-Hye is trying to run out the clock in her impeachment trial, analysts say, warning of public uproar if her lawyers’ delaying tactics succeed.

Park was impeached by parliament in December over a corruption scandal that tapped into mounting economic and social frustrations and brought millions of people onto the streets in weekly protests.

The Constitutional Court in Seoul is now deliberating whether to approve the impeachment, which would trigger new elections, or to allow her to see out her five-year term.

Critics say Park’s lawyers have been stalling the process, filibustering and calling up irrelevant witnesses. Last month her counsel threatened to resign en masse when the court allowed only 10 out of their requested 39 witnesses.

The delays could offer Park a political lifeline.

The court’s chief justice retired last week, leaving an empty red-backed chair at the end of the bench, and another judge will step down at the end of her term in little over a month.

By law six votes -- a twothirds majority of the full ninemember bench -- are needed to uphold the impeachment, however many judges are sitting.

That effectively means that from March 14, Park will need the backing of only two justices to return to the presidential Blue House -- and most have conservative political allegiances.

“For this reason, there are ample reasons for Park’s side to seek to delay the verdict as long as possible,” said Kim Jong-Cheol, a law professor at Yonsei University.

Park, the conservative daughter of a late army-backed dictator, is accused of colluding with a longtime friend, Choi SoonSil, to strong-arm donations worth tens of millions of dollars from top firms to dubious foundations controlled by Choi.

The scandal has laid bare cosy ties between business and politics in South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy, and embroiled many of its leading companies, including the world’s biggest smartphone maker Samsung. AFP

FOLK TRADITION. This picture taken on February 8, 2017, shows villagers carrying a golden statue of an ancient Chinese general who, like Robin Hood, is celebrated for stealing from

the rich to give to the poor, through a muddy field in the village of Juhe in China’s Fujian province. The event is part of a centuries-old ceremony that takes place in the three-day lead-up to China’s Lantern Festival on February 11. The holiday is a time for colorful ceremonies in Fujian, where the province’s population has passed down particularly strong folk traditions. AFP

Store chain slammed for dropping Ivanka W ASHINGTON―Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at department store chain Nordstrom for dropping his daughter’s clothing line, again spotlighting the intermingling of the US presidency with Trump family businesses.

The public rebuke, which the White House later defended, called renewed attention to the potential tangle of business interests Trump brought with him on taking office last month.

In a tweet posted moments after he wrapped up an address to US law enforcement, Trump hit out at the high-end retailer for announcing last week it had decided to discontinue the sales of Ivanka Trump’s fashion line due to poor sales.

“My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by Nordstrom,” Trump wrote. “She is a great person -- always pushing

me to do the right thing! Terrible!”

Since his surprise victory in the November presidential election, Trump has used his Twitter feed to lambaste individual companies -- from General Motors to Boeing -- be it for off-shoring jobs or allegedly overcharging the federal government for aircraft.

But the latest tweet was different in that it sought to defend part of Trump’s family business empire, which critics have said could be a source of profound conflicts of interest for the White House.

Trump made sure to give his message on Ivanka maximum

reach by posting it both on his personal handle @realDonaldTrump and on the official account of the US presidency @POTUS. Since his November victory, Trump has touted an effort to remove himself from running his business empire, transferring corporate control to his sons. But he has resisted divesting, as a government ethics watchdog had called on him to do.

Critics say the Trump businesses still pose a significant ethical quandary.

Further playing into the running debate, Pentagon officials said Wednesday they were looking to rent space in Trump Tower, Trump’s flagship Manhattan luxury building, to accommodate equipment and staff who accompany the president during his stays there.

That came on the heels of a lawsuit filed by Melania Trump in New York, which claimed that

damaging rumors reported by a British tabloid had interfered with her “unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to earn millions of dollars due to her raised profile as first lady.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Wednesday defended Trump’s Nordstrom tweet, saying the president was standing up for a family member.

“There’s clearly efforts to undermine that name based on her father’s issues or particular policies,” Spicer told reporters.

“For someone to take out their concern of the policies against a family member of his is simply not acceptable and he has every right to speak out about it.”

Nordstrom responded on Wednesday, reiterating that its decision to drop the Ivanka Trump line was made purely on business grounds.

“Over the past year, and particularly in the last half of 2016, sales

Berlin film festival opens with biopic

FASHION SHOW. Models Delilah Hamlin, Amelia Hamlin and actress Lisa Rinna attend the TommyLand Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2017 Fashion Show on February 8, 2017, in Venice, California. AFP

BERLIN―The Berlin film festival opens Thursday with the world premiere of “Django”, a biopic about Gypsy-jazz great Django Reinhardt focused on the little-known story of his family’s persecution by the Nazis.

The French production is one of 18 movies vying for the coveted Golden Bear, which will be awarded February 18 by a jury led by Hollywood director Paul Verhoeven (“RoboCop”, “Elle”).

“Django” marks the directorial debut of Etienne Comar, a screenwriter and producer behind hits such as “Of Gods and Men” and “My King” and co-producer of the award-winning film about radical Islam “Timbuktu”.

A virtuoso guitarist and composer who shot to global renown with his delicate melodies, Reinhardt was a member of the Sinti minority and was forced to flee German-occupied Paris in 1943.

Festival director Dieter Kosslick called the movie a “poignant tale of survival”.

“It is also a wonderful story about a man who created his own world... in which the greatness of his music allowed us to forget the circumstances under which it was

born,” he said.

The film stars Reda Kateb, who appeared with Viggo Mortensen in the Algeria-set war drama “Far From Men”.

Comar told AFP that Reinhardt’s tragic aspect comes from being a “character blinded by his music, who doesn’t see the world changing, in which the war sneaks up on him and only then does he finally see what is happening.”

The 11-day Berlinale, Europe’s first major cinema showcase of the year, will screen nearly 400 movies from 70 countries.

It is the only big festival that opens all its featured movies to the public. Movie buffs camped out overnight Monday to nab the first tickets as they went on sale.

In keeping with its long postwar tradition, the event will mix arthouse cinema from European veterans including Poland’s Agnieszka Holland (“Europa Europa”), Britain’s Sally Potter, Germany’s Volker Schloendorff, previous Golden Bear winner Calin Peter Netzer of Romania and Aki Kaurismaki of Finland with new features from Brazil, South Korea, China and Senegal. AFP

Yemeni children turn to begging SANAA―After Mustafa’s father was killed in Yemen’s conflict between the government and the Shiite Huthi rebels, the 15-year-old turned to begging to survive.

He is just one of scores of Yemeni children who plead for donations at the rebel-held capital’s road junctions every day to feed themselves and their siblings.

Some have lost one or both parents in the war that escalated in 2015, while others seek to help parents whose public salaries have dried up in the conflict.

After Mustafa’s father died two years ago in the northern town of Haradh, the teenager moved to the capital with his mother and three brothers.

“I tried to find a job but I couldn’t,” says Mustafa.

“We’ve been begging in the streets of Sanaa since we stopped finding anything to eat,” he says, adding he makes no more than $5 a day.

Nearby, eight-year-old Abeer runs from one car to the next asking for money, her younger brother Abdulrahman in tow.

“We don’t have anything to eat so we came to find some money or food,” she says, as she quickly tucks away a banknote in her handbag.

Thin and pale-faced, child beggars gather outside mosques and restaurants waiting for donations.

At street intersections, young boys equipped with rags and plastic bottles filled with soap water strive to make a living by wiping windshields.

Others sit beside their mothers selling boxes of tissues.

Yemen’s conflict has taken a heavy humanitarian toll since it worsened in March 2015 with the military intervention of a Saudi-led coalition in support of the government.

More than 7,400 people have been killed in the war since that date, the UN says, including around 1,400 children.

Another three million Yemenis have been displaced by the conflict and millions are in need of food aid.

In Sanaa, some Yemenis have been unpaid since President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi decided in September to move the central bank out of the city and into his government’s temporary capital of Aden. AFP

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Olives must be hand-harvested when still green and immediately transported to the mill after harvesting. They are then sorted to select the “best” that continue onward to pressing. The olive processing occurs below 77 degrees F. Olive oils of different origins are never pressed together, which would result in sub-standard oil. Each oil is then tasted by Eric Verdier, Oliviers&Co.’s olive oil expert. He tastes over 1,200 olive oils each year before making his final selection.

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Vaseline Petroleum Jelly T HE award-winning Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has earned itself a reputation as a dependable healing product that offers moisturizing, soothing and protective benefits. But did you know that apart from these tried and tested benefits, there are still hundreds of ways you can use the world’s original wonder jelly?

There are, in fact, 101 different ways it can be used, and below are just a few: Post-shave balm. Shaving causes stress to the skin, as it not only removes hair, but the top-most layer of skin, too.

After shaving, use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to soothe skin and replenish moisture, as well as add a layer of protection to prevent irritation and further damage.

Face moisturizer. Whether your skin is oily, dry or both, keeping your face hydrated is always important. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is packed with moisturizing properties to keep skin looking healthy and youthful.

Skin protection for babies. Skin irritation can be caused by a number of aggressors, and the protective and moisturizing properties of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly are perfect for soothing rashes and calming the skin for both babies and adults.

Eyebrow gel. A quick slick of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly can slick eyebrow hairs back and keep them in place all day for a neat look that perfectly frames your face.

Makeup remover. Removing makeup at the end of every day is necessary to avoid dirt and oil from clogging pores and causing breakouts. Massag-

ing a thin layer of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly over a dry, made up face, and gently wiping it off with a flannel or tissue effectively removes makeup and preps the skin for proper cleansing.

After-sun soothing cream. Skin that’s been exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time can become burnt and painful. A layer of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly can help soothe the burn and protect it from further irritation.

Foot lotion. Not a lot of moisturizers can penetrate the thick skin on the soles of our feet. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly’s rich texture is perfect for applying on cracked heels and dry soles, as it provides moisture for the skin to absorb.

Simply wear socks on top if it overnight, and wake up with feet as soft as a baby’s.

Perfume maximizer. Perfume lasts longest on skin that is moisturized, as this gives the fragrance particles to cling to. A thin layer of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly on your scent points will help ensure that your perfume lasts for

The modest-looking Vaseline Petroleum Jelly can actually be used in 101 ways, from makeup remover to perfume maximizer.

hours after initial application.

Jewelry lubricant. When rings get stuck on fingers, and earrings become difficult to remove, a small amount of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly gives the metal some slip, letting them come off easily.

Lip balm. This is the most popular way to use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly with good reason. The skin on the lips is extra thin, and contains no oil glands, making it prone to extreme dryness and chapping. Applying Vaseline Petroleum Jelly throughout the day helps to keep

the lips plump and moisturized for a happy and healthy look.

Truly, a single tub of the Original Wonder Jelly with 101 uses is a gem anybody can benefit from. There’s no wonder why this product has become quite legendary.

To see a full list of the 101 ways to use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, log on to www.vaseline.ph/101-ways-to-use-petroleum-jelly #Vaseline101 Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is available nationwide.

Building relationships through golf

Electrolux NutriFresh Inverter Refrigerator comes with features that ensure food's freshness

Keeping food fresh and nutritious FILIPINO families can now enjoy market fresh fruits and vegetables 24/7 as Electrolux Philippines launched its most innovative refrigerator line yet: the NutriFresh Inverter Refrigerators.

At the Happiness Homemade launch, Electrolux Philippines shared how its NutriFresh Inverter Refrigerators can keep food marketfresh for up to seven days so that food is healthier and more f lavorful.

The NutriFresh Inverter Refrigerators is equipped with a FreshShield Crisper which comes with a unique tight seal to keep temperatures stable, minimize water loss and provide higher humidity so that fruits and vegetables stay fresh for up to seven days.

Store up good health with better refrigeration. The NutriFresh Inverter technology keeps temperature consistent for freshness and up to 37 percent energy savings. The unique FreshTaste Deodorizer feature works in tandem to attract and absorb stray odors and eliminates

99.8 percent of bacteria.

“More and more families are looking for ways to eat healthier and having fresh ingredients at home.

Unfortunately, our lifestyle is so fast-paced and busy now that its not always possible to go to the market for fresh produce every few days.

Electrolux understands this concern and the NutriFresh Inverter Refrigerators were designed to answer this need,” explained Andrea Pionilla, Electrolux Philippines country marketing manager.

The Electrolux NutriFresh Inverter Refrigerators comes in a variety of models and sizes. The two-door model is ideal for small families and single residents. For larger families and appetites, there’s the 3-Door refrigerator while the French Door refrigerator is the biggest in the range.

IT WAS a daylong affair of friendly competition, camaraderie and strengthening relationships as executives of some of the biggest companies in the country gathered together to play at the 3rd Solane LPG Golf Tournament held at the Ayala Alabang Country Club.

Organized by the Isla LPG Corporation (ILC), the leading LPG solutions company behind the brand Solane, the exclusive sporting tournament is an annual event showcasing the company’s customer appreciation and commitment to nurture camaraderie and long-term relationships.

“The Solane golf tournament is not only a way for us to take a break from

our busy schedules but also an avenue for us to strengthen connections with our customers through a friendly sports competition,” said Isla LPG Corp. (ILC) CEO Ruben Domingo.

Leading the pack were the management team of Isla Petroleum and Gas Corporation Group of Committees, including Chairman of the Executive Committee Ricky Delgado Jr., CEO of Isla Petroleum and Gas Corp. (IPG) Shoichi Watanabe, and ILC General Manager for Sales Tonito Gonzalez.

Ricky Sta. Ana took home the championship title for the customer division while Ricky Delgado retained

the highest top scorer award for the staff division. Other top scorers were Tomas Rocamora in third place, Leo Obias in second place, and Ronaldo Nava in first place. Special awards were also given to Augusto Gabriel for the Longest Drive, and Ed Collantes for Most Accurate Drive.

Amazing prizes were raffled off during the event. Major prizes included a De’Longhi Espresso Machine, Apple iPad PRO, 11-inch Macbook Air, Apple TV, Transcend Dash Cameras, Taylormade Staff Bag, Bose Sound Link Speakers, Golf Buddy LRS, Golf Buddy Voice and more.

Rey Enriquez, Pauline Chua and Miguel Estrada Tonito Gonzalez and Bobby Kanapi

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From left: Hironobu Amabo. Shoichi Watanabe, Valeri Villano and Kathy Mendez

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Ivy Jane Paredes, an Overseas Filipino from the U.A.E. singing for the grand prize at DZMM annual talent search

OFW mom wins ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. iflix subscribers can now stream the mega blockbuster horror movie that broke audience record with over 11 million theatergoers in

South Korea

‘Train To Busan’ now boarding on iflix

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HE Korean hit film, Train To Busan, is now available from the world’s leading Internet TV service, iflix.

The service offers unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more. Subscribers in the Philippines can now stream and download the Korean box office hit.

From award winning director Yeon Sang-ho, Train to Busan follows a group of passengers who survive a zombie outbreak while on a speeding train. As the mysterious viral outbreak pushes Korea into a state of emergency, divorced absentee father Seok-Woo, played by awardwinning Korean star Gong Yoo (Goblin, Coffee Prince), his daughter Su-an, expecting couple Sang Hwa (Dong-seok Ma – Midnight FM, The Good, The Bad, and The Weird) and Sung Gyeong (Yu-mi Jung – Silenced, Our Sunhi), and a small group of uninfected passengers band

together to reach their destination alive.

Nominated for multiple Best Film awards, Train to Busan has broken box office records across Asia and received critical acclaim since premiering at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival’s Midnight Screening.

Hailed as one of the best zombie films ever made, it joins iflix’s exceptional library of popular and highly acclaimed exclusives.

Philippines Country Manager Sherwin Dela Cruz, said, “We’re committed to providing the best entertainment available to our members across the region. Train to Busan, not only appeals to fans of Gong Yoo or Korean dramas, but to sci-fi enthusiasts as well as action buffs. It’s a global hit that transcends genres, and we’re excited to premiere it, only on iflix.”

The service is priced at only P129 per month in the Philippines for unlimited access with no ads.

For new subscribers, iflix offers a complimentary one-month trial with full access to its world-class service, features and content. Go to www.iflix.com to register.

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IVY Jane Paredes, a devoted mother working as an entertainer in United Arab Emirates (UAE), bested six other Overseas Filipinos (OF) who competed at DZMM’s Global Pinoy Singing Idol on Feb. 3 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.

Paredes, who first gained fame as fan favorite in United Kingdom’s X Factor, sang her way to the title and the $2,500 grand prize with an average score of 93.67 percent, wowing judges Ogie Alcasid, The Company’s Annie Quintos, and Erik Santos.

Karl Tanhueco, also from the UAE, was first runner up and Saori Matsuo from Japan second runner-up in the annual competition organized by the leading AM radio station in Mega Manila seven years ago to discover new singing talents among Filipinos living or working abroad. The finalists were determined after holding separate contests in the US, UAE, and Japan when DZMM held its “World Caravan,” where the station picked the top two contestants in each region.

Just like DZMM, which overseas Filipinos are able to access via TFC.tv and dzmm.com.ph, the Global Pinoy Singing Idol serves as a link to home for our kababayans who are also looking for a venue to showcase their talents. This year, DZMM even gave the finalists a grand homecoming, bringing them back to the Philippines to be with their family and friends for the finals.

Adding to the star-studded lineup during the GPSI finals, which was hosted by DZMM anchors Winnie Cordero and Ahwel Paz, were Angeline Quinto, actress Sue Ramirez and BoybandPH. For more information, follow @DZMMTeleRadyo sa Twitter and Facebook or visit www.dzmm.com.ph.

…are not talking about Kris Aquino People were wondering where she got the courage to ask the President not to go after her brother, the former President, over the botched Mamasapano mission that led to the deaths of 44 police commandos. Well, that move was a classic example of a desperate measure. But knowing Kris, who’s been under the illusion that she’s still that influential, this just-text-the-president for a favor was nothing compared to all the desperations she’s encountered of late. You know, she is a sinking ship.

…are talking about Sinon Loresca Otherwise known as Rogelia in Eat Bulaga’s “Kalyeserye,” has made it to the Internet for the third time. This time though, even international news outlets have noticed his unconventional popularity. Loresca’s catwalk video, where he was strutting in six-inch heels then introduced himself as Maxine Medina, has garnered 25 million views on Facebook since it was uploaded last week. The Internet sensation is making a few more videos that are getting similar attention.

Diego Loyzaga A very mad Diego took to Instagram to share something that he’s been keeping to himself since childhood. The 21-year-old actor dropped the bomb tagging his father Cesar Montano in a series of posts “hypocrite”, which netizens couldn’t help but notice since this outburst was rather unlikely from someone who is very soft-spoken. While the posts have been taken down, netizens could still feel Diego’s anger. In fact, he has just given people an idea what kind of person Cesar really is, unless of course he’s just lying and this feud was just all made up.

Dayanara Torres People have not forgotten the former beauty queen. In fact, her production number in ASAP last Sunday was the most anticipated highlight of the entire show, which was also celebrating its 22nd anniversary. ASAP ratings, according to AGB Nielsen, even jumped two points higher compared to its average rating of 9 percent. You see, the Sunday show just needed someone like Yari to shake the numbers game.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Friday, February 10, 2017

ACROSS 1 Enjoy a fine brandy 4 Qantas mascot 9 Polite address 13 Wheel buy (2 wds.)

14 Fire of the mind 15 Flinch 16 Retrace 18 Pentium producer 19 Doorway 20 Least on the level 22 Had quarters 25 Sparks and Beatty 26 Deep- — (abandons) 28 Sees the light (2 wds.)

32 Raven’s call 35 Me, too!

37 Fixer-upper project 38 Viking name 40 Mallard cousins 42 Supplies with gear 43 Speed gun 45 Goes by train 47 Burst 48 Reunion attendees 50 Gaucho’s rope 52 Chills the wine 54 Oxygen or helium

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58 Cab — of music 62 Generator part 63 “On The Road —” (Willie Nelson) 64 Kind of crab 67 Undersized pups 68 Oregon neighbor 69 NASA counterpart 70 Godiva’s title 71 Harmful things 72 Endorse DOWN 1 — -toothed tiger 2 Silly 3 Treaties 4 Evening serenader 5 Bobby of hockey 6 Town in Oklahoma 7 — Lomond 8 Adam of “Chicago Hope” 9 Parson 10 Feed the kitty 11 King beaters 12 Soften 15 More feral 17 Wavy-bladed dagger 21 Chicken piece 23 Toll-booth site 24 Hinder

27 One kind of flight 29 Camel, metaphorically 30 Bard villain 31 Recipe meas.

32 Kind of oil or syrup 33 Jai — 34 Cross the creek 36 1950s record 39 Ease 41 Elite Navy diver 44 Spy missions 46 Boomboxes, e.g.

49 Apply a patch

51 Cookie man 53 Bwana, in India 55 Fred Mertz’s wife 56 Dogie stopper 57 Buy a round 58 — Gustav Jung 59 Water, in Baja 60 Come down to Earth 61 Jedi knight trainer 65 Split 66 Yon maiden

Alyas Robin Hood The show will bid primetime television goodbye in less than three weeks. What’s interesting though, the series was just scheduled to last for three months but it lasted five months running without a solid and logical script. It could have ended well two months ago had its writers knew how to write a sensible story. But obviously, that’s not the case.

They had to stretch the already convoluted plot while waiting for a replacement.

Marian Rivera Good news, she’s back on primetime. Bad news, even diehard Kapuso fans are not that excited. Television is very unforgiving, the network should have realized that putting Marian back on primetime may not be the logical way to salvage her career. They’ve already seen that in Yan Ang Morning, which failed to fly despite the numerous publicity the network and her management put into it. That was already a warning, so to speak. But they seem to just ignore it.

CONCERT KING.

The undisputed Concert King Martin Nievera sings his classics as he takes center stage this Valentine season

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OOKING for the perfect ISAH V. RED thing to do this Va l e n t i n e ’ s Day? With your loved one? Friends? Officemates? Family?

You can have dinner in some fine dining place or you can get mesmerized by Martin Nievera and Lani Misalucha. That is if you decide to watch Masquerade on Feb. 14 or 15 at Solaire Resort and Casino’s Grand Ballroom.

In October last year, Martin and Lani were the featured performers in a two-night sold-out concert in San Diego, California. The overwhelming success of the show prompted the producers to mount the same show here.

Masquerade is now in Manila and and also in Cebu. It will also tour the USA and Canada the middle of the year. Individually, Martin and Lani have made a name for themselves in the Philippines with a number of hit records and sold-out shows. Martin counts 33 years in the business and still remains the “Concert King” even among the younger generation of music aficionados. And, he’s not giving up the title, not just yet.

Just this year, Martin named Male Concert Performer of the Year at the 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music for his performance in the aptly named concert Royals.

And in his latest stint, in San

Diego’s Masquerade, Martin evidently still reigned supreme on stage, with his presence, delivering immortal songs that left the audience singing and listening in awe.

After all, who can’t hum any of Martin’s hits, like “Kahit Isang Saglit”, “Ikaw and Pangarap”, “Be My Lady”, and “Say That You Love Me”?

Asia’s Nightingale, Lani Misalucha, is no nightingale for nothing. Her career is soaring higher and higher like her voice reaching for the highest notes in the solfeggio.

With impeccable vocal technique, a far ranging musical style, and versatility, Lani’s career saw her quick transition from Multiplex Queen to Asia’s Nightingale - an appellation more fitting for her artistry.

Aspiring singers nowadays look to songs “as popularized by” Lani Misalucha herself like “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin”, “Tila”, “Tunay na Mahal” and “Ikaw Lang and Mamahalin” as staples in their own repertoires.

As a concert artist, Lani proves time and time again that she is the quintessential performer. From singing original hits to ballads to rock to classical, she nails them all perfectly. That is why at this year’s 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music, Lani deservingly bagged the award for Concert of The Year.

Certainly, Lani and Martin are the epitomes of excellence in musical

performance. And in this generation where song mash-ups and artist collaborations are de rigueur, live music aficionados have always looked forward to watching Martin and Lani in a concert. It is happening, and the crowd roaring with approval. Tickets to the show have been sold out the minute the producers announced the tandem would be in Manila for a Valentine show.

Collaborating to stage Masquerade in Manila and Cebu are Louie Ocampo as musical director and Rowell Santiago as director, Masquerade on Feb. 12, 8 p.m. will be at the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu and and on Feb. 14 and 15, 8 p.m. at the Solaire Resort and Casino Grand Ballroom.

Tickets for the Cebu show are available at the Ayala Concierge, SM Customer Service Counter, and Waterfront Hotel Events Counter. Or contact, TSE LIVE at: (0917) 777-7630.

Tickets for the Manila shows are available at Ticketworld (891-9999 | www.ticketworld. com.ph) and all SM Tickets outlets (4702222 | www.smtickets.com) Beneficiaries of Masquerade (Manila) are Rotary Club of Makati East, Rotary International, Association of Chiefs of Police of the Philippines Inc. Affiliated NonGovernment Organizations (ACPPIAN), and Anti-Illegal Drugs Group (AIDG) PNP.

ABS-CBN kicks off 2017 on top ABS-CBN kicked off 2017 on top as more viewers in January from both urban and rural homes nationwide preferred programs that give inspiration and promote love of family and compassion.

The Kapamilya network enjoyed an average audience share of 44 percent or eight points higher than GMA’s 36 percent, according to data from Kantar Media.

Out of the top 20 most watched programs in the country last month, 15 programs were produced by ABS-CBN. Topping the list was the undisputed number one show FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which tackles relevant social issues and promotes family values to viewers. It registered an average national TV rating of 37.2 percent.

It was followed by Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids, which gives an avenue for celebrity kids to showcase their musical talents, with 35.2 percent.

Values-laden series Wansapanataym, meanwhile, also made it to the list with 30.1 percent.

MMK scored 30 percent and continued to give hope and life lessons with its depiction of Filipinos’ real-life stories and struggles.

ABS-CBN’s newest primetime series My Dear Heart, which highlights people’s capacity to love, also resonated with viewers as it recorded 28.5 percent.

Also in the top 20 are TV Patrol (28.8 ), Magpahanggang Wakas (25 percent), Home Sweetie Home (24.9 percent), Goin Bulilit (23.1 percent), A Love to Last

(22.7 percent), TV Patrol Weekend (18.6 percent), Ipaglaban Mo (17.7 percent), Minute to Win It Last Man Standing (17.7 percent, Doble Kara (17.4 percent), and It’s Showtime (16. percent).

ABS-CBN’s live telecast of the 65th Miss Universe also fared better than competition and scored national TV rating of 27.4 percent versus GMA’s 17 percent.

Kantar Media, which uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes, represent 100 percent of the total Philippine TV viewing population.

Meanwhile, the Kapamilya network also ruled household viewership across all time blocks especially in primetime (6 p.m-12 mn) where it scored 47 percent,

an 11-point lead compared to GMA’s 36 percent. The primetime block is the most important part of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investment in to reach more consumers effectively.

Viewers nationwide also tuned in to ABS-CBN in other parts of the day.

Aside from primetime, ABS-CBN won in other time blocks nationwide that include morning block (6 a.m.-12 nn) with 40 percent versus GMA’s 35 percent; the noontime block (12 nn-3 p.m.) with 44 percent versus GMA’s 36 percent; and afternoon block (3-6 p.m.) with 45 percent versus GMA’s 37 percent.

As ABS-CBN kept its lead over its rival network, it also dominated the

digital space in 2016. ABS-CBN’s media website www.abs-cbn.com breached three billion page views and averaged 40.3 million monthly users, becoming the biggest local website in the country. It also ranked fourth after global giants Facebook, YouTube, and Google, according to web traffic data and analytics site Alexa.

In other areas, ABS-CBN also beat GMA in January. More viewers tune in to the Kapamilya network in Total Balance Luzon with an average national audience share of 46 percent versus GMA’s 39 percent, in Total Luzon with 40 percent vs GMA’s 38 percent, in Total Visayas with 51 percent versus GMA’s 32 percent; and in Total Mindanao with 52 percent versus GMA’s 31 percent.

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For the past 30 years, Manila Standard has been delivering news as fresh as they come and as straightforward as we can make it to be, because we believe in telling the stories that really matter, in a way that will make our readers, fully informed and enlightened.

We are also similarly proud of our editors and reporters whose passion for their craft is equaled only by their sense of fun and camaraderie.

Yes, they’re dead serious in beating the deadline, but they are just as seriously funny (and often corny), in a more-or-less futile bid to somehow ease the daily stress of newspaper work.

And we haven’t even gotten to the backbone of the newspaper. The Manila Standard Opinion section has been the home of many influential opinion-makers who have shaped public perception on many political points of view.

In fact, allow us to brag a little, as we enumerate some of our more seasoned and award-winning columnists, including Louie Beltran, Emil Jurado, Jojo Robles, Antonio Lopez and Atty, Rita Linda Jimenez, among others.

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years of news reportage A timeline of stories that captured the headlines for the past 3 decades First Decade

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HE first year following EDSA People Power in 1986 was jubilant and tumultuous. It was a period of adjustment for a society that had newfound freedom, particularly of the press. The first issue of The Manila Standard was published on February 11, 1987. Its headlines included a clash between the New People’s Army rebels and the military forces, and assurances by the late President Corazon Aquino to army colonels that there are no Red advisers in the government.

Manila Standard’s first issue rolled off the press on February 10, 1987

THE FILIPINO, PIONEERING GLOBAL PORT TECHNOLOGY. February 10, 1989- The deposition taking of former Public Works and Highways Minister Baltazar Aquino happened as he gave a detailed account of his role as collector for ousted President Marcos on the $4.5 million commission from Japanese traders in Hong Kong in exchange for major infrastructure contracts in the Philippines.

From systems and hardware, to hand-held devices and equipment, the Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia, Poland uses leading edge technology to facilitate trade.

A highly advanced terminal in the ICTSI Group, BCT leads Baltic ports in the seamless facilitation of trade.

By August of that year, the newspaper covered a coup attempt by rebel soldiers, said to be the bloodiest of the six attempts against President Cory Aquino with 50 people killed and 200 wounded.

1987 also saw the crash of Philippine Airlines PR 206 into a mountain in Benguet with 50 passengers killed, and the sinking of passenger ferry MV Doña Paz when it collided with oil tanker MT Vector at Tablas Strait, killing 4,341 passengers and crew. On a much brighter note, San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, was canonized on October 18, 1987.

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June 30, 1991- 20,000 Aetas uprooted by volcanic eruptions from their ancestral home on the ragged slopes of the once dormant Mount Pinatubo were resettled in Iba, Zambales by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

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February 10, 1987 A total 18 people, including a young Army lieutenant, are killed in Barangay Namulandayan,

Troops led by Col. Gregorio “Gringo’’ Honasan mounted a coup attempt on April 2, 1988

Lupao in Nueva Ecija near the foot of Batalla and Col. Romeo Abendan of the the Caraballo mountain range following Philippine Constabulary. a running gunbattle between communist rebels and Army troops. The soldier September 28, 1989 is identified as Lt. Edgar Dizon. His President Ferdinand Marcos, 10th unidentified radioman is wounded. president of the Philippines and the longest president to stay in office, dies in February 11, 1987 his Hawaii exile at the age of 72 of kidney, Manila Standard, believing it can, heart and lung ailments. He was ousted in a among others, serve as an intellectual Catholic Church-backed so-called People forum for ideas, whether clashing or Power revolution on Feb. 25, 1986 and his complimentary, clambers up the news family was transported by four Sikorsky stands in Metro Manila.

HH-3E helicopters to Clark Air Base in Angeles City before boarding US Air April 18, 1987 Force C-130 planes bound for Andersen A Black Saturday, 56 rebel soldiers Air Force Base in Guam, and finally to stage a raid on Fort Bonifacio but is Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. repelled within the morning with one rebel soldier dead.

October 1 to 13, 1989 Typhoon “Dan,” known in the August 28, 1987 Philippines as Typhoon “Saling,” is the The most serious attempt to overthrow third of a series of tropical cyclones that the Aquino administration is launched by impact the Philippines in two weeks, members of the Reform the Armed Forces leaving hundreds of thousands homeless Movement led by Col. Gregorio Honasan, and 58 dead. Super Typhoon Angela, a former top aide of Defense Secretary locally known as Typhoon “Rubing,” Juan Ponce Enrile, with soldiers launching formed in late September but had the attack on Malacanang. The siege is devastating wrath in early October, causes repelled but several military and civilians, severe damage worth $8 million and including Aquino’s son Benigno III, are leaves 119 fatalities. wounded.

Typhoon “Elsie,” named in the Rebel soldiers also seize parts of Philippines Typhoon “Tasing,” is one of Villamor Airbase, three TV stations in the most intense known tropical cyclones Manila, military camps in Pampanga and to make landfall in the country, leaves 47 Cebu, and the airport in Legazpi City. people killed and 363 injured. Damage nationwide is placed at $35.4 million and December 20, 1987 some 332,000 people lose their homes.

The MV Doña Paz, travelling from Leyte to Manila, and the oil tanker MT December 1, 1989 Vector collide, leaving a death toll of Three rebel T-28D Trojans rake 4,386 people and 24 survivors, making the Malacañang with rockets and gunfire, the accident the deadliest peacetime maritime rebel soldiers wrongly assuming they have disaster in history. achieved air superiority by effectively neutralizing the assets of the 5th Fighter April 2, 1988 Wing of the Philippine Air Force.

The leader of the August coup attempt, By 1990 to 1991, the world faced an Lt. Col. Gregorio Honasan, that almost oil crisis with the Persian Gulf War. This toppled the administration of President oil price shock occurred in response to Corazon Aquino escapes from his prison the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August ship in Manila Bay aboard two rubber 2, 1990. The Philippines was affected boats along with 13 of his guards, as much of its oil was imported from according to the military.

Kuwait, hence prices of gasoline and other oil products went up, and there January 5, 1989 was a need to ration supply at gasoline Some soldiers seize Camp Cawa-Cawa stations. Another impact of the Gulf War in Zamboanga City, after Rizal alih kills was the displacement of overseas Filipino seven people including Gen. Eduardo Turn to E2

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May 11, 1992 Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections are held, the first general elections under the 1987 Constitution with an estimated 80,000 candidates running for 17,000 posts from the presidency down to municipal councilors. Retired Gen. Fidel Ramos of Lakas-NUCD wins a six-year term as President by a small margin, narrowly defeating populist candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago of People’s Reform Party.

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On July 16, 1990, a magnitude 7.8-earthquake hit Northern and Central Luzon, killing an estimated 1,621 people and causing damages worth P15 billion. Its epicenter was recorded in Nueva Ecija, and the shaking lasted for about a minute. This earthquake is thought to be connected to another catastrophe. When Mt. Pinatubo erupted on June 15, 1991,it became the second-largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. It is also one of the most destructive eruptions, as it affected the densely populated areas of Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga. The volcano, located at the central part of the Zambales mountain range, produced highspeed avalanches of hot ash and gas, giant mudflows, and a cloud of volcanic ash that is said to have reached as far as India.

July 2, 1993 The annual Bocaue River Festival in Bocaue, Bulacan is marred by the sinking of a floating pagoda, the centerpiece of the festivities, which results in the drowning of more than 200 devotees.

The Festival is a celebration held every first Sunday of July in Bocaue in honor of the Holy Cross, the Mahal na Poon ng Krus sa Wawa, found in the river in 1850.

September 24, 1993 Former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos is found by the Sandiganbayan guilty of corruption and sentenced to 18 to 24 years in prison. The conviction comes seven years after she and her husband, Ferdinand Marcos, were hounded out of the Philippines in the Edsa Revolution in February 1986.

Outside the packed courtroom, crowds of her supporters hold vigil; opposite them, hundreds of anti-Marcos protesters cheer her conviction.

These 10 years were not full of bad news, thankfully. The Philippines first made its connection to the internet on March 29, 1994, when the Philippine Network Foundation (PHNet) connected to Sprint in the United States via a 64 kbit/s link.

March 4, 1990 Suspended Cagayan Gov. Rodolfo Aguinaldo and his armed men of 200 seize Hotel Delfino in Tuguegarao as a result of the previous failed coup against President Aquino. Several hours later, a gunfight ensues intending to kill Aguinaldo and his men. At a checkpoint shootout one of Aguinaldo’s men is found dead, including Florendo and 12 others and 10 more wounded.

July 16, 1990 The magnitude 7.8 earthquake produces a 125-km long ground rupture that stretches from Dingalan, Aurora to Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, which resulted from strike-slip movements along the Philippine Fault and the Digdig Fault. An estimated 1,621 people are killed, most of the fatalities in Central Luzon and the Cordillera region.

October 4, 1990 Mutinying soldiers stage a dawn raid on an army base in Mindanao. The seizure lasts for two days, ending with Brig.

Gen. Danilo Lim and 21 others capitulating to the government on Oct. 6.

June 15, 1991 The second-largest volcanic eruption of this century, and by far the largest eruption to affect a densely populated area, occurs at Mount Pinatubo, an active stratovolcano in the Cabusilan Mountains near the tripoint of Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga. The eruption after

A collision on December 20, 1987 between M/V Doña Paz and M/T Vector resulted in countless deaths

more than 600 years produces high-speed avalanches of hot ash and gas, giant mudflows, and a cloud of volcanic ash hundreds of miles across. More than 350 people die during the eruption, most of them from collapsing roofs. Disease that breaks out in evacuation camps and the continuing mud flows in the area cause additional deaths, bringing the total death toll to 722 people.

December 11, 1994 The Bojinka plot, a large-scale, three-phase attack planned

by Islamists Ramzi Yousef and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed for January 1995, to assassinate Pope John Paul II during his visit to the Philippines, is uncovered after a chemical fire draws the Philippine National Police attention. The plan calls for the blowing up of 11 airliners in flight from Asia to the United States, which is expected to kill about 4,000 passengers and shut down air travel around the world, and crashing a plane into the headquarters of the CIA in Fairfax County, Virginia.

January 10 to 15, 1995 Pope John Paul II presides over World Youth Day, a Catholic youth festival held in the Philippines that year. It is the first time an Asian country is hosting the event. This is the second visit of Pope John Paul to the country. He came in 1981 to beatify Lorenzo Ruiz.

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HE second decade of the Manila Standard’s reportage started out with an economic downturn. The Asian Financial Crisis hit in 1997 as a series of currency devaluations that started with Thailand, causing stock market declines and reduced import revenues. The Manila Standard kept vigil on the effects of the crisis, monitoring its effect on the local economy, which was thankfully mitigated by its export growth and a large overseas workforce remitting foreign currency.

The world was shocked and saddened by the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997. Her death was met with extraordinary public expressions of grief, and her funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 6 drew an estimated 3 million mourners and onlookers in London and on 2.5 billion people on television worldwide. Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s death followed shortly after Diana’s. The Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary died in India at the age of 87. Media dubbed September 5, 1997 as a double day of mourning, as the world was still reeling from Diana’s untimely death.

1998 marked a whole year of celebrations for the Philippine Centennial or the 100th Anniversary of Philippine Independence. Then President Fidel V. Ramos led a host of activities centered around the theme 100 Kalayaan: Kayamanan ng Bayan (1898-1998). Among the highlights of the celebration were a Reception for the Heads of State, Exhibits, Cultural Shows, Trade Fairs, Fireworks display competition and the re-enactment of the Kawit flag raising on June 12 and a Balikabayan Centennial Ball on June 13.

“Baka ma-Echegaray ka,” was a warning and a buzzword on the streets around February 5, 1999. House painter Leo Echegaray was the first Filipino to be meted the death penalty after its reinstatement in the Philippines in 1993. He was executed by lethal injection at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City after being found guilty of the rape of his stepdaughter Baby Echegaray, who was 10 years old at the time of the crime.

On August 3, 1999, at least 58 people died after a massive landslide occurred in Cherry Hills subdivision in Antipolo City, Rizal province.

News coverages showed shocked and distraught relatives and the victim’s bodies being carried away, with politicians visiting the site to offer relief and promising to look into the tragedy. This eventually

Eight died here, Inside coach no. 1037 of the Light Rail Transit as it approached the Blumentritt station on December 30, 2000 as a series of blasts rocked the rail system in what is now known as the Rizal Day Bombing

paved the way for stricter laws and ordinances on housing and more accountability on the part of real estate developers.

March 24, 1996 The Marcopper Mining Disaster in Marinduque occurs, one of the largest mining disasters in Philippinne history. A fracture in the drainage tunnel of a large pit containing leftover mine tailings leads to a discharge of toxic mine waste into the Makulapnit-Boac river system and causes flash floods in areas along the river. One village, Barangay Hinapulan, is buried in six feet of muddy floodwater, causing the displacement of 400 families. Twenty other villages are evacuated.

Drinking water is contaminated, killing fish and freshwater shrimp.

Large animals like cows, pigs and sheep are overcome and killed. The flooding destroys crops and irrigation channels. Following the disaster, the Boac River is declared unusable.

April 21, 1997 Former President Diosdado Macapagal, the ninth President (19611965) and the sixth Vice President (1957-1961), dies. He ran for reelection in 1965 but was beaten by Ferdinand Marcos, during whose incumbency he was elected president of the Constitutional Convention which drafted the 1973 Constitution, succeeding another former president Carlos Garcia who died on June 14, 1971.

June to September, 1998 The dry spell begins in June, its effects continuing to be felt

At least 106 people died after storm Ondoy swept through Luzon on September 28, 2009. The government declared a state of calamity in Metro Manila and 25 storm-hit provinces.

through September 1998 in 16 regions, while ther country is enjoying a continuous four-year growth; damage to agriculture amounting to P9.46 billion.

June 12, 1998 Independence Day, also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, or Day of Freedom, marks the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. Since 1962, it has been the country’s National Day. The day of celebration of independence has varied throughout the nation’s history. The earliest recorded was on April 12, 1895, when Andres Bonifacio, along with Emilio Jacinto, Restituto Javier, Guillermo masangkay, Aurelio Tolentino, Faustino Manalak, Pedro Zabala and few other Katipuneros went to Pamitinan Cave in Montalban, Rizal to initiate new members of the Katipunan.

August 3, 1999 A massive landslide, caused by approaching typhoon Olga, occurs in Cherry Hills subdivision in Antipolo, Rizal, resulting in 60 people dead and 378 houses buried. The subdivision became a death trap when its foundation was filled with water and the whole complex slid down the hill on which it was built.

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From November 13 to January 17, 2001 President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada underwent an impeachment trial in an anti-graft court, on accusations that he was the recipient of large sums of “jueteng” money. After the trial was aborted, people took to the streets to protest in what was called EDSA Dos, from January 17 to 20, 2001. The movement overthrew the government of Estrada and the thirteenth President of the Philippines was succeeded by his Vice-President, Gloria MacapagalArroyo, who was sworn into office by then-Chief Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. on January 20, 2001.

After finishing the term of ousted President Erap, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ran in the 2004 national elections, and won. However, there were allegations of cheating, particularly when audio recordings of her in a conversation with then Election Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano, allegedly talking about the rigging of the 2004 national election results, were released to the public by media. The “Hello Garci” tapes led the way for the President to make a public apology on television, where she uttered the infamous line “I am sorry.”

Arroyo and her husband had already been implicated by Jun Lozada in a graft case called the ZTE scandal, involving a $329-million National Broadband Network (NBN) deal with Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE. As if her political career was not rocked sufficiently enough, a plunder case was filed against her at the Sandiganbayan for misuse of P366 million in Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) intelligence funds from 2008 to 2010.

The former President, who spent her time at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center and was usually pictured in a neck brace and wheelchair because of failing health, has since been acquitted by the Supreme Court and is now attending Congressional hearings as a Deputy Speaker.

October 4, 2000 Luis “Chavit” Singson, one of President Joseph “Erap” Estrada’s closest friends, exposes the latter’s alleged links to illegal gambling. This is followed by a privilege speech in the Senate by Sen. Teofisto Guingona, who delivers the now known “I accuse” speech.

December 30, 2000 A series of bombings – now known as the Rizal Day bombings – occurs in close succession within a span of a few hours in Metro Manila, with 22 fatalities and around 100 more suffering non-fatal injuries.

Jan 17 to 20, 2001 The Second Edsa Revolution, a four-day political protest, peacefully overthrows the government of Joseph Estrada, the 13th President. He is succeeded by Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and sworn into office by Chief Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. at noon on Jan. 20.

May 27, 2001 Members of the bandit gang Abu Sayyaf seizes 20 hostages from the Dos Palmas, an affluent resort located on a private island in Palawan’s Honday Bay. The hostages include two American citizens Guillermo Sobero and Martin Burnham. At least 22 Filipino soldiers are killed in attempts to arrest the captors and free the hostages in the 12 months following the initial

October 4, 2000-Luis ‘Chavit‘ Singson testifies against former President Joseph Estrada during his impeachment trial

November 30, 2007- Military officers led by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV were whisked off to a police camp after they surrendered to government troops who surrounded the Makati Hotel they had commandered.

Leo Echegaray was the first Filipino to be meted the death penalty.

He died by lethal injection on February 5, 1999

hostage taking. An unknown number of captors are later killed by government forces.

May 10, 2004 In the presidential election, incumbent President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo wins a full six-year term, with a margin of just over one million votes over her leading opponent, highly popular movie actor Fernando Poe, Jr. The 3.48-percent margin of victory is the closest in Philippine presidential election history. This is the first time she is elected to the office. She initially became president in 2001 after Estrada was ousted not through an election.

September 11, 2001 Four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda on the United States kill 2,996 people, injure 6,000 others and cause at least $10 billion in property and infrastructure damage and $3 trillion in total costs.

On that day, 19 members of the al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes slam June 5, 2004 into the towers of the World Trade Center in New Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United York City, a third plane hits the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashes in States, dies after having suffered from Alzheimer’s a field in Pennsylvania. Over 3,000 people were disease for nearly a decade. killed during the attacks in New York City and October 13, 2004 Washington, D.C., including more than 400 police Enrique Fernando, the 13th Chief Justice of the officers and firefighters.

Supreme Court, dies after serving in the Supreme Court for 18 years, including six years as Chief 2002 Justice.

February 26, 2002 Deposed President Joseph Estrada admits having December 14, 2004 signed “the Jose Velarde” secret account of P500 Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, known as Fernando million in Equitable-PCI Bank. But Estrada insists he merely signed as guarantor of a loan being Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da secured from the bank by one of his businessmen King, dies. His long career as an action film star earned him the nickname “King of Philippine friends, plastics king William Gatchalian.

Movies” (often shortened to Da King).

October 4, 2003 February 14, 2005 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared in December Three separate but successive explosions occur in 2002 she would not contest the May 2004 presidential election. But today she reverses and busy cities of Makati, Davao and General Santos.

Also known as the Philippines’s mini-9/11 – a decides to run. reference to the US attacks by terrorists – because of sequential nature of the attacks, the Valentine’s November 20, 2003 Pedro Yap, who briefly served for two and a half Day bombings coincide with the birthday of Kris months as Chief Justice, from April 19, 1988 to June Aquino, a movie actress and the youngest sister of President Benigno Aquino III. 30, 1988, dies.

The Makati City blast results in the death of four persons and wounding of 60 others. The Davao City and Davao City bombings, on the other hand, cause the death of another four persons and injury of at least 30 others.

Only 30 minutes after the Makati City bombing, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) through its spokesperson, Abu Sulaiman, claims responsibility for these attacks as “Valentines gifts” to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The ASG also regards the three bombings as retaliations “to continued government atrocities” against Muslims in the Southern Philippines.

June 6, 2005 The Hello Garci scandal (or just Hello Garci), also known as Gloriagate, is described as a political scandal and electoral crisis involving President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who allegedly rigged the national election in her favor. The official results gave Arroyo and TV news reader Noli de Castro the presidency and vice-presidency, respectively.

January 12, 2006 A stampede during the Stoning of the Devil ritual on the last day of the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia kills 362 pilgrims.

February 3, 2006 Egyptian passenger ferry MS al-Salam Boccaccio 98 carrying more than 1,400 people sinks in the Red Sea off the Saudi coast, with only 388 rescued.

February 17, 2006 A massive rock slide-debris avalanche occurs in Guinsaugon, Southern Leyte, causing widespread damage and 1,126 deaths after a 10-day period of heavy rain and 2.6 magnitude earthquake.

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Tourists from Hong Kong were held Hostage in Luneta on August 23, 2010, straining ties between the Philippines and Hong Kong.

The funeral cortege of former president Cory Aquino passes the stretch of Roxas Boulevard in Manila en route to Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City for her final resting place.

President Aquino visits Raissa Laurel, one of the law students injured during the Bar exams near DLSU on Sept. 26, 2010

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HE Maguindanao massacre, also known as the Ampatuan massacre after the town where the mass graves were found, occurred on the morning of November 23, 2009, in the town of Ampatuan in Maguindanao province, Mindanao. The 58 victims were on their way to file a certificate of candidacy for Esmael Mangudadatu for the gubernatioral elections of 2010, when they were waylaid and killed. Among those killed by an estimated 100 gunmen were Mangudadatu’s wife, his two sisters, their aides, lawyers and the journalists who were covering the event. of Prime Minister Thaksin Baghdad kill at least 215 people Shinawatra in a coup d’etat. and injure 257 others.

November 30: Typhoon Durian October 13, 2006 triggers a massive mudslide and South Korean Ban Ki-moon kills at least 720 people in Albay. is elected as the new Secretary General of the United Nations.

December 30, 2006 Former Iraq President Saddam November 5, 2006 Hussein is hanged, after being Former President of Iraq convicted of crimes against humanity Saddam Hussein is sentenced by the Iraqi Special Tribunal for the to death by hanging by the Iraqi murder of 148 Iraqi Shi’ites in the Special Tribunal. town of Dujail in 1982, in retaliation for an assassination attempt against September 19, 2006 November 23, 2006 him. He was 69.

The Royal Thai Army A series of car bombs and overthrows the government mortar attacks in Sadr City, January 13, 2007 Overseas, the US elected its first African American President.

In November 4, 2008, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was elected president of the United States over Senator John McCain of Arizona. Obama was sworn in as the 44th president and was subsequently elected to a second term. Polls indicated that he enjoyed high approval ratings until he stepped down to pave the way for Donald Trump.

The 12th Asean Summit is held in Mandaue City in Cebu.

April 15, 2007 Manny Pacquiao knocks out Mexican Jorge Solis on the eighth round to retain the WBC International Superfeatherweight championship at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.

May 14, 2007 Synchronized national local elections are held.

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Philippine Marines are found mall in Makati City kills 11 and beheaded after an encounter injures at least 100. against Islamic rebels in Basilan.

October 26, 2007 August 28, 2007 Former President Joseph Exiled Communist Party of the Estrada is pardoned and freed Philippines founding chairman from jail after his trial.

Jose Maria Sison is arrested in Utrecht, Netherlands.

November 29, 2007 The Armed Forces lays siege September 12, 2007 to The Peninsula Manila after The Sandiganbayan convicts soldiers stage a mutiny. former President Joseph Estrada for plunder and sentences him December 27, 2007 to reclusion perpetua while Former Pakistani Prime acquitting him and his co- Minister Benazir Bhutto is accused on other charges. assassinated, along with 20 other people, at an election rally in October 6, 2007 Rawalpindi.

Manny Pacquiao defeats Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera via February 4 and 5, 2008 unanimous decision at the Mandalay The House of Representatives Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas votes to replace Speaker Jose to retain the WBC international de Venecia with Prospero super featherweight title.

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August 25, 2008 Peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front collapse after the Supreme Court declares the memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain is unconstitutional.

November 4, 2008 Democrat US Senator Barack Obama is elected the 44th President of the United States and becomes the first AfricanAmerican President-elect.

A mushroom of volcanic ash shoots up to the sky as Mayon volcano spewed huge rocks and ash after daybreak on May 7, 2013.

December 6, 2008 Manny Pacquiao defeats Oscar De La Hoya after eight rounds in a fight billed The Dream Match.

When the Mexican-American could not answer the bell for the ninth round, the fight was officially declared a technical knockout.

August 1, 2009

Former President Corazon Aquino dies of cardiorespiratory arrest due to complications caused by colorectal cancer.

Over a million people, by police estimate, attend her wake at the Manila Cathedral and the 21.5km funeral procession from there to the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque.

September 26, 2009 Typhoon “Ondoy” (international name “Ketsana”) hits the Philippines and becomes the second most devastating tropical cyclone in the 2009 Pacific typhoon season with a damage of $1.09 billion and 747 fatalities, only behind “Morakot” earlier in the season, which left 789 deaths and damage worth $6.2 billion. It is the most devastating typhoon to hit the Philippines, surpassing Typhoon “Yoling” (international name “Patsy”) in 1970.

November 23, 2009 The Maguindanao massacre,

also known as the Ampatuan massacre, leaves 58 victims on their way to file a Certificate of Candidacy for Esmael Mangudadatu, vice mayor of Buluan town. Gunmen kill the victims including Mangudadatu’s wife, his two sisters, journalists, lawyers, aides, and motorists who are witnesses or are mistakenly identified as part of the convoy.

December 4, 2009 President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo places Maguindanao under a state of martial law. (She lifts the state of emergency after eight days.)

January 5, 2010 Senator Panfilo Lacson leaves the Philippines, shortly before charges against him are filed.

Lacson was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the murder of public relations practitioner Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito as claimed

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The family of Corazon Aquino announces that the former President is March 6, 2008 Several members of Congress call suffering from colon cancer. for an investigation into a 2004 joint April 8, 2008 oil exploration agreement between the Police seize hundreds of bomb Philippines, China and Vietnam over the disputed Spratly islands, claiming components in Alaminos, Laguna, the agreement is unconstitutional and following a raid that targeted a Filipino with alleged links to Jemaah infringes on national sovereignty.

Islamiyah. In the capital, nine military officers receive prison sentences from March 11, 2008 A Manila trial court acquits former a Makati City trial court for their role First Lady Imelda Marcos of 32 counts in the 2003 Oakwood mutiny. of illegal money transfers.

April 27, 2008 The Taliban fails in an attempt to March 17, 2008 The Supreme Court of the United assassinate Afghan President Hamid States hears oral arguments on Karzai in a military parade in Kabul.

April 28: India sets a world record a certiorari petition filed by the Philippine governmentr, which invokes by sending 10 satellites into orbit in a

President Benigno Aquino III welcomes United States President Barack Obama who visited the country on April 28, 2014.

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January 12, 2010 A 7.0-magnitude earthquake occurs in Haiti, devastating the capital Port-au-Prince. With a confirmed death toll of over 316,000, it is the seventh deadliest on record.

June 30, 2010 Benigno S. Aquino III is inaugurated as the 15th President of the Philippines at the Quirino Grandstand, taking his oath before Supreme Court Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales at the

Quirino Grandstand.

President Benigno Aquino III, son of the late former President Corazon Aquino was elected to two terms in office from 2010 to 2016.

His administration was rocked by news reports about issues such as the laglag-bala scam at the airports and the Fallen 44 SAF of the Mamasapano clash.

August 23, 2010 Hostage-taking incident at the Quirino Grandstand, which strains relations between Manila and Hong Kong.

September 26, 2010 An explosion rocks the De La Salle University in Manila during the last day of the 2010 bar exams.

December 14, 2010 Hubert Webb and six others convicted in the Vizconde massacre case are acquitted by the Supreme Court, based primarilyl on inconsistent testimonies of witness Jessica Alfaro during the trial.

December 20, 2010 After seven years in detention, Antonio Trillanes is released from jail.

December 21, 2010 The first total lunar eclipse to occur on the day of the Northern winter solstice and Southern summer solstice since 1638 takes place.

This blood moon is seen over the Manila Bay before a total lunar eclipse on October 8, 2014.

November 8, 2013 Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda, one of the most intense tropical cyclones on record, devastated portions of Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. It is the deadliest Philippine typhoon on record, killing at least 6,300 people and leaving half a million homeless.

The provinces of Samar and Leyte were the most affected,

Phillippine President Rodrigo Duterte (center) is sworn-in by Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes (left) as his daughter Veronica Duterte holds the bible during the oath-taking ceremony at the Malacañang Palace in Manila.

January 17, 2015 Pope Francis was moved to tears after holding a special Mass at the Tacloban airport for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The Pope made a special trip to the disaster site during the here-day Papal Visit.

November 18 to 19, 2015 President Obama was one of the heads of state who visited the Philippines during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit held on November 2015. Trade and economic issues were discussed at the annual meeting, along with building concerted efforts to fight terrorism. Media covered the highlights and sidelights, informing the public of roads that were closed to make way for the delegates, and the popularity of charming world leaders Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and Mexican President Enrique Nieto.

December 20, 2015 After a 42-year drought, Filipina beauty Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was proclaimed Miss Universe in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event caused quite a stir on international news when host Steve Harvey mistakenly awarded the Miss Universe title to Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez. He immediately reversed his announcement however and gave the title and the crown to Wurtzbach. The gaffe, which only served to show off Pia’s graciousness and good humor has helped made her into a global celebrity.

June, 2016 Former Mayor and now President Rodrigo Duterte won the Philippine presidential elections by an overwhelming lead.

Duterte’s administration is labeled considered populist, in contrast to Aquino’s purportedly elitist government. The headlines that have reached foreign shores about President Duterte’s administration are about the EJKs or Extra Judicial Killings in connection with the Chief Executive’s war on drugs.

The media has been under fire recently, with accusations of bias and partisanship seeking to undermine or discredit the Fourth Estate. In contrast, the 2015 report of international organization Freedom House has declared to only be “partly free.” What can be seen here is that despite obstacles, journalists have not stopped delving into issues that matter, bringing them to light, with tireless fact-gathering and balanced reporting.

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February 7, 2017—The military has begun arresting communists after President Rodrigo Duterte ended peace talks with them over a spate of rebel attacks on government troops.

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By Honor Blanco Cabie

THE Manila Standard, which debuted on Philippine newsstands in 1987, rolls its presses to a fourth decade on Feb. 11, 2017, its news executives, reporters, the newsroom’s unsung heroes, the administrative, advertising, circulation and printing staff ready for the new challenge. With the new roll, the newspaper is complemented by its digital service and its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The founders of the Manila Standard, created the publication on the belief that there was room for a newspaper “that seeks to present facts...to serve as an intellectual forum for ideas, whether clasing or complimentary, to test the limits of investigative reporting.”

Its maiden editorial was precise in the newspaper’s mission: “To stand firm in the face of sly machinations of power brokers; to offer nuggets from the arts, which are necessary if we are to live as sensitive human beings; to tell the stories of the little day-to-day heroisms that, minus the benefits of publicity mills, go sadly unnoticed and unmarked.”

Manila Standard hit the discriminating consciousness of the Filipino news readers on Feb. 11, 1987, fresh on the heels of what is now described as the Mendiola massacre— a confrontation between farmers rallying for and reform and in protest against President Corazon Aquino which ended in a shooting. The violent incident killed 13 and injured 74 more.

Readers had a first glimpse of the tall-man size newspaper— loosely, if immodestly, translated as “great in vertical dimension and high in stature” —nine days after a newly ratified Constitution was promulgated.

More than defining the news it underscored the future of competition in the discerning, if tasteful, print industry.

It competed with other firmly installed publications while it wrestled for a share of the advertising pie and

attention from the opinionated and well-informed public.

As the Manila Standard and other newspapers raced frenetically for honest, balanced and accurate reportage, they individually raised the challenge whether they could continue to be relevant in the years ahead.

The Manila Standard, for its part, has struggled – and has survived three backbreaking decades, despite numerous challenges, including the onslaught of technology, and some changes in ownership and names – like Manila Standard Today and The Standard.

Through the years, and thanks in large part to the people who literally manned the fort 24/7, the Manila Standard earned credit for its Xcellence, Xperience, and Xcitement — attributes that have defined and continue to define the newspaper.

As it continues to roll off the press on Feb. 11, 2017, for its initial run in the next 10 years, the Manila Standard continues to be emboldened by its commitment to provide information far and wide.

It continues to endorse the axiom that the newspaper will continue to be the “honest mirror of society.”

The Manila Standard gets its muscle from the men and women who contribute their time and best lights to give the necessary information for its readers in this era of SMS and the Internet – the editors and copy tasters, the reporters and the correspondents, the layout artists, the page designers, the proofreaders, the editorial assistants and the other staff.

As the newshounds and the staff rise to the dare of the uncharted next decade, they get reassurance from the efforts of their elders who blazed a trail in column inches for them in the newsroom in an earlier punishing clime.

With them were the circulation, the advertising and the human resources departments, the same departments that will stand alongside the news department in the years hence to help the news department pursue the newspaper’s mission “to be a vital link in the

struggle for change...evolve into a truly unfettered, intelligent – and therefore responsible – press, cognizant of and vigilant against the pitfalls that litter the road toward freedom and

hard and soft sections.

As the Manila Standard stands on the headland of a promising future, its news executives, the unsung heroes and other staff take great pride

justice.”

With its coverage of the various domestic runs and overseas, Manila Standard slowly but steadily gained credibility as a distinct gatekeeper of news and information – both in its

in looking back at some of the major events at home and abroad during the past three decades, confident they will have the same energy and commitment to gear up to similar browbeating assignments.

Headlines and History and images can be sent through email, and sometimes, the sources can even be reached through app messaging. Global news services now offer the convenience of providing materials through

Through these changes, several things at the Manila Standard newsroom have remained constant – that sense of urgency to produce the most relevant news items, the commitment to pro-

One of the scenes of devastation during Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Yolanda.

By Maan D’Asis Pamaran

THIRTY years ago, the newsroom at the Manila Standard offices was abuzz with noises that were jarring and yet oddly comforting at the same time. There was the noisy clack of typewriters from different reporters trying to beat the daily deadline, phones would ring off the hook if there was a barrage of information about breaking news from different trusted sources, and fax machines would hum with statements being sent by national figures who wanted their stories to

make it to the front page. Couriers from the wires would often drop in with the hottest material from overseas and there would be a scramble to find which ones would be most relevant to local readers. On top of that glorious cacophony would be the news and desk editors trying to make sense of the latest happenings, going through all the material that has come in for the day, and giving out orders to print, print, print.

These days, the clack of the typewriters has been replaced by ergonomic keyboards. Interviews

the Year during the 2015 Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards for its balanced and crucial reporting on current issues, including the exposé story on the involvement of Wang Bo, a Chinese drug lord, as the primary suspect in the Bangsamoro Basic Law payola scam.

More than just words on paper, the news articles published in the Manila Standard help keep the public informed on important issues that can have a long-term impact on society.

Proof of this, are the headlines that came out in the past 30 years of the Manila Standard’s existence. Some of the local and global issues and events that have unfolded in the past three decades and which have been reported in the newspaper have helped shape public policy and opinion, and their effects are still felt to this day.

A million people march against PDAF at Luneta

the internet, making it more convenient to sift through tons of excellent reportage from all over the world.

vide accurate information, and its status as one of the trusted news sources in the Philippines.

It was awarded as Newspaper of

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By Emil P. Jurado

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OMETIME in January 1987, I got a call from my good friend, the late Rod Reyes, former reporter of the defunct The Manila Times who infiltrated the illegal drug dens of Tondo, got out of it alive to expose them.

When I asked him what was it all about, he told me: “We are putting out a newspaper and I want you to join me.” We soon got together for lunch and Rod told me he got a call from Manda Elizalde that he is interested in coming out with a newspaper, and that it would be financed by the Elizalde Tanduay Rhum business with offices along Ayala Avenue.

I got interested because at that time, I was not connected with

any media outlet, having cut off all my ties with the Bobby Benedictocontrolled Kanlaon Broadcasting System operating Channel 2, GTV 4, Channel 9 and Channel 13. My resignation from the Benedictocontrolled broadcast channels was a blessing in disguise since soon after the People Power Revolution that ousted Marcos, the Lopezes Turn to E10

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GTV 4 as its own, and Channel 9 and 13 were sequestered. I had joined the Dizon, Paculdo, Jurado, Jurado and Vitug Law offices in the practice of law, From E9 but I was not happyThe very thought of joining a got back their Channel 2, the government retained newspaper excited me.

When Rod and I had lunch, he told me he got a call from Manda Elizalde from Miami, Florida that he was coming home after his self-exile in Costa Rica. Manda had fled to self-exile after a warrant of arrest was issued on him for allegedly leaving the Philippines with a group of Tasaday women. Just how Manda was able to enter the Philippines despite a warrant of arrest on him, and how he bypassed immigration is another story.

All I know is that some influential people very close to the Cory government were responsible, who they were and what did they do for Manda to evade arrest is also another story. All I know at that time was Manda, upon arrival, was brought to his rest house somewhere in Calatagan as a hideout. During the lunch, Rod told me that he would be the publisher, and I would be the Chairman of the Editorial Board, Jullie Yap would also be editor-in-chief, and both Jullie and I would write columns. We had our offices at the Tanduay Rhum building along Ayala Avenue, the same building that was soon bought by former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and soon acquired by the Ayalas to become a Financial Center.

Our first edition of the Manila Standard on February 11, 1987 was in tabloid form, we took the newspaper industry by storm. But, the business of newspapering is peculiar in the sense that if you can’t get advertising revenue equivalent to 60 percent of the gross cost of the newspaper, you lose. And the more you print, the more you lose.

Thus, after a year or two, Manda was complaining that he was losing money.

This is when the combined group of the Sorianos and taipan Al Yuchengco came in as partners who bought out Manda Elizalde.

Rod Reyes soon quit to join ABS-CBN as senior vice president. I stayed on as a columnist.

When some businessmen were attacking Yuchengco over an issue on Oriental Petroleum, Yuchengco wanted to answer back, using the Manila Standard.

But, the Sorianos did not consent since they, too, had interests with Yuchengco’s business enemies. Thus, Yuchengco quit the Soriano partnership. The Sorianos then partnered with billionaire taipan Ricky Razon of the International Terminal Container Services Inc. and now Bloomberry casino and entertainment, or Solaire.

After a few years, Razon sold out to the Kokoy Romualdez siblings-former Leyte Congressman Martin and Chamber of Mines Chairman president Philip. Now, Manila Standard has as its chairman Philip Romualdez and publisher, former PAL Vice President Rollie Estabillo, also chairman of the Plaridel groups of newsmen and journalists. At one time, former Ambassador to Hungary, Poland and Bosnia Andy del Rosario was also publisher with Jullie Yap Daza as editor-in chief.

We also had Ambassador to the United Nations, Teddy Boy Locsin also as publisher when he sold out Today. I like being a columnist of The Standard because I believe in its vision and goals.

Truth to tell, I had opportunities to become a columnist also in other broadsheets, but in my book, I’d rather be a big fish in a small pond than be a small fish in a big pond. I’m now 89 years old going 90, and I think I will keep on making life comfortable for these like to be comfortable and making discomfort to the comfortable till I write ‘30.”

I like the company of the staffer of The Standard and I am comfortable with them. Like what I said, I will remain with The Standard because it’s my kind of newspaper, no targets, no biases, nobody to protect, and above all, it tells the truth when it happens and where it happens. After all, the truth will set us

Celia Esteban of PENRO, Atty. Jen Go and daughter Gabby, and Manila Standard publisher Rolando Estabillo lead the tree planting activity.

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areas which our contacts in DENR Central Office might offer.

Or, perhaps, we can do river or coastal cleanups or mangrove planting depending on what is permissible,” shared the Circulation chief.

“This is a way to bond and at the same time to give back to the community that supports Manila Standard. This project is not only for the present but also for the future,” said Estabillo.

Format and name changes, notwithstanding, Manila Standard, since its inception in February 1987, continues to uphold the highest standard in news reporting and information dissemination. And with its CSR iniValmorida, for his part, said the tiative, the newspaper is making a affair is a chance for the staff to be real difference in the world, one patogether in doing something that ben- per and one tree at a time. efits the environment.

“Not only are we promoting camaraderie among our employees, we are also giving them the privilege of contributing something good to the future of our country,” he said.

With the positive impact and development “Adopt a Tree” has brought to the environment and to the Manila Standard family, Valmorida said they intend to continue with the project in the coming years.

“We have a plan to adopt an area in Antipolo City. Or opt to plant in other

The ‘Adopt a Tree’ project helps in fostering stronger relationship among Manila Standard employees.

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Three decades of Manila Standard

By Charmaine Cunanan

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ROM ownership to format, Manila Standard has undergone several changes throughout the years. Only one thing has remained – its dedication to serve the Filipino people by offering news that reflects the truth.

Manila Standard was born shortly after the Martial Law era ended, when Philippine media gained back its freedom and democratic rights through the ratification of the new Constitution.

As publisher and owner, the Elizalde Group formed the Standard Publications, Inc. The maiden issue of the newspaper was released on February 11, 1987 with Rod T. Reyes taking on the mantle of publisher.

Reyes was the former news editor of the Manila Times and former editor-in- chief of Manila Chronicle before Martial law. He later served as Press Secretary for the Es-

trada administration from 1998-1999.

Joining Reyes at the editorial desk were Alejandro del Rosario, Val Abelgas (managing editor), Chato Garcellano (Opinion editor), Rusty Otico (associate editor), Sammy Señoren (Business editor), Tony Siddayao (Sports editor), Nini Yarte (Features editor), Perry Solis (Foreign News editor). Lynette Villariba was assigned as Art Director while Caeserson “Sonny” Bismonte sat as editorial cartoonist. The desk was joined by a number of reporters and photographers from the Daily Express and Tribune.

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Partnership intended to enhance connectivity of businesses, communities

LOBE TELECOM signed a groundbreaking agreement with the League of Vice-Governors of the Philippines (LVGP) to collaborate in facilitating the deployment of vital ICT infrastructure, particularly in unserved and underserved communities in the country.

“ICT is rapidly changing the way that companies conduct business and the government delivers services. This agreement shows that we are one with League of Vice Governors in our desire to develop the ICT capacities of communities and businesses. We are confident this initiative would unlock more economic opportunities in the countryside and provide vital services to more Filipinos, benefitting the country as a whole,” Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu said.

Under the memorandum of agreement, which was signed

by Globe Senior Vice President for Broadband Business Martha Sazon and LVGP National President Antonio Albano, vice-governors committed to provide support in relation to the deployment of telecommunication facilities in their capacity as presiding officers of Sangguniang Panlalawigan in their respective provinces.

The agreement follows repeated calls by Globe for a rationalization of permitting process for cell sites and other telecommunication infrastructure, pointing out it takes

Globe Senior Vice President for Broadband Business Martha Sazon (4th from right) shakes hands with Isabela Vice Governor Antonio Albano, LGVP National President (4th from left) following the signing of a MOA to facilitate deployment of ICT infrastructure in the country. Witnessing the signing are from left Globe Director for Sector Relations Robert Aquino; Masbate Vice Governor Jo Kristine Revil, LGVP PRO; Leyte Vice-Governor Carlo Loreto, LGVP Secretary General; Oriental Mindoro ViceGovernor Humerlito Dolor, LGVP Chair; Globe Director for Business Development Michelle Ora; and Laguna Vice-Governor Karen Agapay, LGVP Treasurer.

at least 8 months, involving 25 permits, to put up one cell site. This has led to considerable delay in the deployment of telecommunication facilities. In the case of Globe, the telecommunications provider has a backlog of around 3000 sites amid difficulties in securing permits from various local government units, homeowners’ associations and

other government agencies.

Specifically, members of LVGP committed to ensure that only reasonable fees equivalent to the cost of regulation of ICT infrastructure in relation to the process of reviewing ordinances passed by municipalities and cities in their respective provinces.

The LVP also committed to advise and

encourage cities and municipalities to have a turn-around time for the issuance of permits and licenses of not more than 10 days from the submission of all requirements; exempt ICT infrastructure installed in agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial areas from zoning clearances; and to enact a uniform ordinance prescribing

the barest minimum documentary requirements and that no more than 3 signatures shall be required for such permits.

The LGVP also committed to identify areas owned and controlled by the government as possible sites where ICT infrastructure may be installed, co-located or leased

by Globe and to encourage cities and municipalities to do likewise. In addition, the group committed to encourage cities and municipalities to deploy at their cost and expense their respective ICT infrastructure such as fiber optic networks and communication towers to be leased by Globe and to provide the necessary assistance to facilitate acquisition of permits and licenses from cities and municipalities under the LVGP’s jurisdiction which are identified by Globe as priority areas for ICT infrastructure deployment.

Globe, on the other hand, committed to provide free Wi-Fi service in cities and municipalities compliant with the provisions of the agreement as well CCTV cameras or computer software or hardware and free internet service in select schools and public institutions or other high traffic areas such as city halls, terminals and other LGU-owned areas where there will be potentially have high Wi-Fi usage.

Under the agreement, Globe will be in charge in identifying priority areas for deployment of ICT infrastructure and to provide technical assistance to provinces, cities and municipalities in the deployment of their respective ICT infrastructure to be leased by Globe.

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Heralds of Truth, Voices of Reason

By Maan D’Asis Pamaran

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N ITS 30 years of publication, the pages of the Manila Standard has not only reported the news but also served as a venue for opinions on issues that affected, and continue to affect, the country. In this section, we highlight four esteemed newsmen who lent their voices to the public and spoke up on burning issues. These men were unafraid to challenge even the highest government officials and the most powerful in private industries., They have helped set the bar high for journalism in the Philippines.

Luis Beltran (April 4, 1936 – September 6, 1994) “Ka Louie” was a broadcast journalist and newspaper columnist who wrote for the Manila Standard’s opinion pages from the late eighties to the early nineties. He is considered one of the media giants for his journalistic accomplishments in the field. Known as a hard hitting investigative journalist, he fearlessly hobnobbed with political warlords as well as criminal kingpins to get his stories. He also often ran counter to government administrations, which is why he came under close scrutiny during the Martial Law era, and was once detained for his political stories.

His show, Straight From the Shoulder, was often the venue for political confrontations.

He considered Ninoy Aquino a friend, following him as a journalist from the time he was mayor and corresponding with him while the latter was in exile.

After the EDSA revolution, he became a very prominent media figure, commenting on current issues on radio and TV. He was sued by former President Corazon Aquino for libel when he wrote in his column that the late President was “hiding under her bed” during the 1987 coup.

Beltran was unafraid to share his opinions and was very vocal about issues. He left behind a legacy of fearless sharp-witted reportage, raising up many of the current practitioners in radio, TV and print as his students or as his readers and viewers who grew up admiring him.

Rod Reyes (July 23, 1935 – April 14, 2016) The appeal of newspaper writing came early to Rod Reyes, the founding publisher and editor-in-chief of Manila Standard. He was a sports writer of the Manila Times at the age of 16, and later became an investigative reporter, bagging the Journalist of the Year award in 1961for his exposé on heroin drug syndicates in the suburbs of Malabon. Roxas disguised himself as a drug addict to infiltrate the syndicates. His piece was subsequently translated into a full-length film by Gil Portes entitled “Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa,” with Matt Ranillo III portraying his role.

For his work, he was given a Ten Outstanding Young Men award and a Nieman Fellowship from the Harvard University.

From the Times, where he was also a news editor, he moved to the Manila Chronicle as the editor-in-chief until its closure during the Martial Law era. He was also involved in the TV Times, Celebrity, Ginoo and Woman’s Home Companion publications.

Rod Reyes was publisher of the Manila Standard from 1987 to 1989

Together with the Elizalde Group, Reyes founded Manila Standard on February 11, 1987. He was the publisher, editor-in-chief and chief operating officer of the paper from its first issue until 1990.

Reyes also wrote a column in the newspaper, titled “A Journalist’s Memoirs”, which came out every Wednesday, where he gave vignettes of his experiences both as a newspaper and broadcast executive.

He served as an executive vice president and news director for ABS-CBN in the 1960s and later returned to the network as the senior vice president of the news and current affairs division in 1990, after the People Power Revolution.

He also served as general manager and executive vice president of the GMA Radio Television Arts in 1974, and the Maharlika Broadcasting System (now known as People’s Television Network) in the 1980s.

He was also on board the Manila International Film Festival organizing committee from 1983 to 1984.

Reyes was appointed Press Secretary for the Estrada administration, serving time from July 1992 until May 1993 under the Ramos administration, and is still mentioned today as one of the most effective officials to hold this job, making the Presidential office more approachable to journalists covering the beat. Under his watch, Reyes strengthened the presidential coverage by setting-up the Presidential News Desk. He was later reappointed by former President Joseph Estrada and worked as Press Secretary from June 1998 to April 2000. He was later appointed as chief of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan.

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From E12 Cip Roxas (December 20, 1939 – January 26, 2016) Roxas, is said to be one of the most colorful personalities in Philippine journalism. He started his newspaper career as a “mechanic”, a working student, in the composing room of pre-Martial Law Manila Times. He was “discovered” by Sunday Times Magazine editor Primitivo Mauricio who recruited him as a proofreader. The

diligent Roxas worked his way up from the showbiz beat to executive editor.

In 1989, he became editor-in-chief of the Manila Standard when the newspaper was bought by the Soriano family from the Elizalde group and served in that position until 1997.

He also became the executive editor of the Journal Group, business editor of the defunct Philippines Herald and later press attaché of the Philippine embassy in Washington D.C.. He also served as bureau chief of the Philippine News Agency covering Los Angeles, USA and Toronto, Canada.

One of the memorable moments that went down in journalism history was when he asked President Erap Estrada’s chief-of-staff Aprodicio Laquian about the President’s drinking habits at a televised luncheon event. The chief-ofstaff jokingly replied that he was the sober party and designated driver of the President’s group, implying that the President was still a heavy drinker.

Emil Jurado (Sept. 15, 1927) The multi-awarded journalist’s career spans nine Malacanang residents starting with President Elpidio Quirino. He has also rubbed elbows and written about important figures in government and the private sector, working to this day on his typewriter to meet his “To the Point” deadlines in Manila Standard.

He is known and beloved in his circles and is described as a friend to almost all the other influential journalists in the country.

The late Louie Beltran actually worked as his messenger in the past. A father figure in the industry, it is to him that journalists would go for opinions and advice. It was his other friend, Rod Reyes who persuaded him to join the Manila Standard.

In his pursuit of the truth, he has been charged with 17 libel cases and had to apologize four times upon the request of his publisher. He exposed three members of the Monetary Board who were then committing anomalies by playing the stock market, and getting import quota allocations for their favored companies or their own companies. The exposé started an investigation in Congress but also resulted in him receiving death threats and was even kidnapped as a result. It was with the help and protection provided by then-President Magsaysay that he and his family were able to survive the ordeal. His work in journalism was recognized by the Stanvac Oil Company.

Under Marcos rule, he served as the first president of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, thinking it would be a way to escape censorship, when he still felt pressure to edit the news as head of radio-television network KBS, he resigned, choosing integrity over higher pay.

He served as the president of the Business Writers Association of the Philippines for two years and he

STAFF BOX Chairman: Philip G. Romualdez Board members and Chief Legal Adviser: Former Chief Justice Reynaldo S. Puno Treasury Manager: Anita F. Grefal OIC-Ad solutions: Baldwin R. Felipe Circulations Manager: Edgar M. Valmorida EDITORIAL BOARD Publisher: Rolando G. Estabillo Managing Editor: Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Supplements Editor: Gianna G. Maniego Supplements Head: Paula A. Reynoso Sales Team: Edith Angeles Anaflor Guzman Christine Herrera Albert Legaspi Aaron Tolosa Contributors: Arman Armero Jenniffer Austria Honor Blanco Cabie Randy Caluag Othel Campos Charmaine Cunanan Maan D’ Asis Pamaran Rose dela Cruz Emil Jurado Jimbo Gulle Alena Mae Flores Glaiza Lee Bernadette Lunas

Advertising Support Group: Sheila Marie Suarez Joan Velasco Eric Jutic Edilyn Elamparo Layout Artists: Jove Atienza Linda Apalisok Vicky Ayeng Alice Estrella Luz Jimenez Rex Perzeus Sardinia

Editorial Assistants: Almira S. Abejo Dhave A. De Castro Vanessa A. Gupit Grhenlie D. Ilagan John Ray P. Villanueva

is the Chairman Emeritus of the Manila Overseas Press Club having been its president and the oldest MOPC member. His zeal for exposing the truth and educating readers on important issues with a look at what is behind the news has kept him going for more than 60 years of tireless writing.

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From broadsheet to tabloid Manila Standard originally followed the broadsheet format until it adopted the tabloid-size on September 19, 1988. The newspaper then started gar-

nering attention because of its size.

Manila Standard became known for its convenient size as well as its content, providing serious content with the mindset of giving relevant and significant news to its readers.

More significantly, ownership of the paper changed hands from the Elizaldes to the Sorianos. In 1989, the Sorianos bought the company from the Elizalde group and renamed it Kagitingan Publications.

Cipriano Roxas took over as the new executive director.

In June 1991, Alfonso Yuchengco

came in as investor, paving the way for the creation of another company, Kamahalan Publishing Corporation, the new publisher of Manila Standard.

On February 11, 1993, Manila Standard added six centimeters in size to accommodate more news, photographs, features, and fearless commentaries. The tallman format was one of the many innovations expected to propel the newspaper and help it get ahead of the game in the print industry.

In 1997, as it entered its second decade, Manila Standard returned to its broadsheet format despite the perception that the bigger size is what made the newspaper unique from the others. That same year, Enrique Razon Jr. bought shares from the Yuchengcos and Jullie Yap Daza took over the reigns as editorin- chief. In 2001, the Soriano group sold the company to the Razon group, giving the latter sole ownership of Kamahalan Publishing.

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nila Standard underwent another change with the merger of the newspaper with with Today, a newspaper published by New Day Publications and owned by then Makati Rep. Teodoro Locsin. At the time, the broadsheet changed its name to Manila Standard Today, helmed by Jojo Robles, who sat as editor-in- chief.

Green advocacy Victor Agustin became chairman of the Editorial Board, at which time, the company became staunch advocates for the environment.

In 2010, the ownership of Manila Standard Today changed hands again.

This time, Razon handed over the company to the Romualdez group. In 2015, the publication shifted to a visually-rich tallboy format that adopted interactive technologies.

Manila Standard was relaunched and renamed The New Standard in November to reflect the changes in the print platform, both in layout and content delivery.

On February, The New Standard was formally launched and renamed The Standard. And on April 16th , Kamahalan Publishing Corporation was dissolved to become Philippine Manila Standard Publishing Inc. However, the paper reverted to its broadsheet format on July 25, 2016, taking on its original name, Manila Standard, in the process.

Despite various changes over the years, Manila Standard vows to keep providing news that matter and to continuously seek ways to present reliable information to the public.

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Adopt a Tree project

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW. Employees of Advertising, Circulation, Editorial, Finance, Human Resources, MIS, Production and Purchasing departments actively take part in Manila Standard’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) project ‘Adopt a Tree’ in a bid to help lessen the effects of climate change.

By Bernadette Lunas

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APER makes our company go round. On it we print stories, photos, page layout designs and our finished product, the Manila Standard newspaper. It is scattered in every corner of our office and piles up on our tables.

Thus it only seems appropriate that a company whose finished product is made of paper is committed to planting trees as its corporate social responsibility (CSR) project.

Planting for a greener future Initiated by Circulation department head Edgar Valmorida, Manila Standard’s “Adopt a Tree” project kicked off at Ipo Dam Watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan on November 28, 2009.

“I first introduced the idea of planting a tree for every new subscriber that will subscribe to then Manila Standard Today,” said Valmorida in recollection, adding, “When I and former Advertising Manager Gina Versoza presented the idea to then President and CEO Rogelio Salazar, he approved it and made it our CSR project.”

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The sixth sowing of ‘Adopt a Tree’ on July 23, 2016, was held at Ipo Dam Watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan.

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Officials of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO) of Bulacan welcomed Manila Standard employees, led by Atty. Jen Go and publisher Rolando Estabillo, at Ipo Dam Watershed.

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Manila Standard employees actively took part in the first leg of the oneday tree planting activity, which was then followed by planting events at Halamanang Pilipino in Luneta Park, Manila; Paco Park and Pook ni Mariang Makiling in Los Baños, Laguna; Marikina Riverbanks in Marikina City in 2010 as part of the government’s rehabilitation program following the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy that crippled the city; and again at the 1.5-hectare land at Ipo Dam for another batch of tree seedlings.

“Adopt a Tree” project’s sixth and latest sowing which happened on July 23, 2016 brought Advertising, Circulation, Editorial, Finance, Human Resources, MIS, Production and Purchasing departments back to Ipo Dam Watershed in Brgy. San Mateo for the third time.

Previously a lush range, the watershed has been denuded due to illegal poachers, according to Celia Esteban of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Bulacan. But

Each seedling is planted under the names of Manila Standard’s CSR project sponsors

public and private organizations and corporations, the newspaper was able to mount its sixth tree planting activities. And in gratitude for their support, seedlings With the help of several were planted under the ad-

Manila Standard, together with other companies, are working together to help the area return to its original, healthy state.

vertisers and subscribers’s size have a large carbon footprint. Any steps they respective names. can take to reduce those Manila Standard Pub- footprints are considered lisher Rolando Estabillo both good for the company expressed pride in the com- and the society as a whole.” pany’s endeavor. “You will Not only is Manila Stansee however small it is, this symbolizes the importance dard replacing, so to speak, of public and private co- the paper it is using by operation. It doesn’t have planting trees, but is also to be a big project, it’s the working on reducing its sincerity and consistency other negative environmen[that count],” he enthused. tal impacts through its nature-focused CSR project.

“With (this project) now Bonding for stronger on its sixth sowing, you relationship can see that we are really consistent in our effort to On top of helping conhelp preserve Mother Naserve and protect the enture,” added Estabillo. vironment and lessen the In an article in Business effects of climate change, News Daily, it stated that Turn to E10 “businesses regardless of

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PERIENCE FROM the corridors of the men in black suits at the stock market building in Ortigas to the old-fashioned retailers in the venerable business district of Binondo, our consummate team of business editors, writers and columnists deliver the most essential information in business and economy.

Be it on land to talk about the current trends in property, or at sea to explore sources of energy, it’s business as usual for our journalists even in face of the most challenging task of news gathering.

With years of experience under their belt, our business journalists have built their credibility and expertise and eventually earned high respect from the biggest names in the business community.

It has been our paper’s credo for the last three decades to verify and confirm first before

putting out the story on print. We don’t exaggerate for we go for accuracy in facts and numbers.

Numbers are king in our business page and we make sure to deal with these numbers and provide the most insightful analysis courtesy of our columnists.

Critical business decisions are a big thing in our business section and we make sure our columnists will dissect those decisions with surgical precision.

Thirty years and still going, we have not deviated a bit from what we have originally wanted to stand out for – a credible business page that helps drive a robust economy.

As we continue our journey into the digital revolution, our business section is getting a facelift, stuffed with more engaging, visualrich content.

Manila Standard Business will continue

to serve as a valuable connection between the business leaders and consumers, especially the growing millennial market even as

we opt to stay relevant and keep pace with the modern way of doing business—mobile, quick and easy and on the dot.

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Heading towards the light

By Alena Mae S. Flores

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HE Philippines’ energy sector underwent a significant evolution from being purely state-owned into an investor-led industry in the past three decades.

Thirty years ago beset by hourlong brownouts that almost crippled the economy. Officials blamed the brownouts on the shutdown of the Bataan nuclear power plant amid safety concerns.

With country on the brink of

economic collapse due to lack of power, the government rushed to sign power purchase agreement or PPAs with independent power producers. This was seen as the first wave of large power investments.

Topnotch Filipino & international acts come together this February at RWM

BY AILEEN MARTIN

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esorts World Manila (RWM) lines up a string of topnotch performances as it presents world-class Filipino and international shows at its award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) this February.

On February 10 at 8:00 p.m., Missouri tribute band The Golden Sounds of The Platters takes the stage for a night of the most beloved songs from the iconic American vocal group.

The multi-awarded group consisting of premier singers Eddie Stovall Sr., Mose Edward Stovall Jr., Kim Leo Green, Frederick Berry, and Deneen Davis, will bring audiences back in time when songs such as Only You, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, and The Great Pretender dominated the charts.

After bringing their outstanding act all over

Europe and Asia, The Golden Sounds of The Platters joins MTV USA and Las Vegas number 1 Elvis Presley tribute artist Johnny “Elvis” Thompson onstage for the blast from the past concert.

Thompson has likewise made the rounds in the worldwide entertainment circuit having performed in Las Vegas for 15 years before going on tour all over the world including countries such as the Dominican Republic, Mexico, China, France, Finland, and Belgium.

Tickets to The Golden Sounds of The Platters with Johnny “ Elvis” Thomson are now available at the RWM Box Office and all TicketWorld outlets. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities get a 20% discount on ticket purchases.

Meanwhile, three of the country’s top comedians join forces for one laugh-out-loud post Valentine show entitled

(L-R): EJK Director Joaquin Pedro Valdes with cast Kakai Bautista, Jon Santos and Rex Navarrete.

Legends live on through the Golden Sounds of The Platters and Johnny “Elvis” Thomson

Extra Judicial Kidding or EJK on February 15 at 8:00 p.m.

Top funnyman and impersonator Jon Santos is set to reveal his latest personas onstage as he tackles the hottest topics in both the local and international fronts. Jon’s wit and spot-

on impersonations continue to endear him to audiences not to mention his witty anecdotes about the most serious issues of today.

Joining Jon is versatile comedienne Kakai Bautista who has shown her flair in theater, television, film,

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and stand-up comedy. Her breakthrough performance as Mercy in the musical Rak of Aegis makes Kakai the newest powerhouse triple threat in local entertainment today.

Completing the trio is veteran Filipino stand-up comedian Rex Navarrete who made waves with his Hella Pinoy peformance and his SBC Packers and Maritess versus the Superfriends. This time, Rex comes up with new material that is 100% Pinoy.

Together, these hilarious heavyweights are sure to send audiences rolling on the floor laughing.

EJK is presented by RWM in cooperation with Ultimate Shows, Inc., with writing

by Rody Vera and direction

by Joaquin Pedro Valdes.

Tickets are now available at the RWM Box Office and all TicketWorld outlets.

More world-class shows are slated at the NPAT this February including Gino Padilla and Juan Miguel Salvador in Tell It Like 80s on February 11 and Dan Hill & J. Michaels on Valentines Day, February 14.

For more upcoming shows at RWM, visit www.rwmanila. com or call the Tourist/ Visitor Hotline at (632) 9088833 or TicketWorld at (632) 891-9999.

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DOE, PRIVATE SECTOR JOIN FORCES TO AUDIT COUNTRY’S POWER SYSTEM. The Department of Energy (DOE) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers

of the Philippines (IIEE) on 8 August 2016. The parties agreed to organize Task Forces consisting of DOE personnel and IIEE members that will conduct the technical audit of the generation, transmission and distribution facilities in the country. Present during the signing ceremony were (L-R) IIEE National President Larry C. Cruz and DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, along with Atty. Felix Wimpy Fuentebella, DOE Spokesperson; Mr. Ramon P. Ayaton, Executive Director; Engr. Rogelio M. Avenido, 1986 National President; Engr. Alex C. Cabugao, 2014 National President; Engr. Florigo C. Varona, VP for External Affairs; Pete L. Ilagan, DOE Spokesperson; Engr. Florencio D. Berenguel, National Auditor; Engr. Ariel P. Duran, Former Metro Manila Regional Governor; Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio, 2008 National President; Atty. Gerardo D. Erguiza Jr.; Engr. Arwin L. Ardon, PNOC-RC President and Dir. Arthus T. Tenazas, DOE Legal Services.

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The government, learning from the lessons of the 1990s, saw that there was a need to implement significant reforms in the power sector.

Thus the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 was born and heralded a new phase in the power industry. The EPIRA called for privatization of government assets which paved the way for the entry of billions of dollars worth of private sector investments.

The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Man-

agement Corp. was created under the EPIRA to manage the assets and liabilities of state-owned National Power Corp., whose debts have ballooned as a result of government subsidies.

PSALM sold off Napocor’s assets, dissolving its monopoly in the industry and gave birth to new investor faces in the power industry. Proceeds from the privatization were used to pay for Napocor’s debts.

The government also privatized the country’s transmission network, allowing for a more ef- SPOT TRADING. Higher electricity bills await despite the promise of cheaper power through WESM. ficient and more respon- (Screengrab from a WESM report.)

sive power grid.

The EPIRA also created the Energy Regulatory Commission, giving it stronger powers as regulator of the power industry. It also created the Wholesale Electricity Spots Market or WESM, operated by the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. The WESM acts as the country’s trading floor of electricity.

Other significant reforms of the EPIRA include the implementation of retail competition and open access or RCOA, which gives consumers the power to choose its Turn to F3 own supplier.

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The passage of the Renewable Energy Law in 2008 also ushered in more investments in the power sector. It gave incentives to the renewable energy players through the feed-in tariff scheme which provides for a fixed rate per technology source over a 20-year period.

Today, the Philippines has a robust power sector but demand continues to grow thus there is a need for continuing investments to ensure longterm supply.

The new administration is now bent on implementing pro-consumer reforms that would eventually bring down power rates.

Downstream Oil Industry More than 30 years ago, the Philippines subsidized the downstream oil industry to shield consumers from the high oil prices due to the Oil Price Stabilization Fund.

Faced with a depleting fund the lawmakers passed the Oil Deregulation Law of 1998, to avoid further losses. This saw the entry of new players in the oil industry.

It also mandated oil refiners to lost their shares on the stock market.

The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was built four decades ago at more than $2 billion but never used.

The passage of the law was meant to foster market competition and government from interfering at the same time preventing with pricing.

In 2006, government recognized the need to pass a law that would reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuels while protecting public health and the environment.

Diesel blended with

coco-methyl ester was introduced while gasoline was blended with ethanol.

At present, the country is enjoying the fruits of a deregulated oil industry as market competition has made pump prices more transparent and reflective of world oil prices, while giving consumers the power of choice.

Oil and gas exploration In 1990, Service Con-

tract 38 was signed. Two years later, the consortium found substantial gas and oil in the Malampaya structure in northwest Palawan.

Like many other industries, the oil and gas exploration industry suffered during the 1997 financial crisis as there was less funding available.

The Malampaya deepwater-to-power project commenced operations

in 2001, providing for 2,700 megawatts of additional capacity to the Luzon grid fueled by natural gas.

There has been no significant petroleum discovery after the Malampaya gas project although the Galoc oil field—also in northwest Palawan— remains in production.

The oil and gas industry’s growth is anchored largely on the movement

of world oil prices, As oil prices go up, more companies explore for oil and gas.

Today, the search is on for the next Malampaya, but this has been hampered by the ongoing territorial dispute with China. There are high hopes for the Recto Bank under service contract 72, but the project remains under suspension pending a resolution of the dispute.

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Has 30 years of growth benefited Filipinos? cation of business process outsourcing companies in the country.

Tourism, though strong, was not even enough to compensate for the lost values in agriculture and the disappearance of manufacturing. Economic managers—and the strong will to put in place bitter financial reforms (like the value added tax during Gloria MacapagalArroyo’s time)—also cushioned the impact of the Asian crisis on the economy.

Were it not for the prudence on housing investments and the cap on loan exposures to the property sector, the country could have gone the way of Thailand and other Southeast Asian economies which tumbled when the (housing) bubble burst in the late nineties. Previous reforms beginning with the political reform initiated

by Corazon Aquino—

By Rose de la Cruz

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NDISPUTABLY the Philippine economy has grown to enviable international reputability. Yet, the gap between the rich and poor has become more pronounced both in the rural and urban centers, making planners and various stakeholders question whether the growth has failed to impact the marginalized sectors of society.

Since the oppressive Martial Law era was aborted with the exile of the dictator to Hawaii 30 years ago, the Philippines was reported to have transformed dramatically from the ‘sick man of Asia’ to one of the fastest growing economies in the region.

From a very strong agricultural and industrial push during the Marcos years, the economy took a complete turn to services (both here and

abroad) and electronics manufacturing (for exports) to compensate for the revenues lost in agriculture (that now shifted to importing food products).

What propelled the economy in recent years—despite the Asian financial crisis of 19971998 and the recent global recession—were domestic construction and consumer demand; a robust labor export (and remittances) plus the lo-

A tourist sunbathing on the fabled beach of Boracay.

Filipino call center personnel attending to US clients at a new business process outsourcing office in Manila.

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL’S MESSAGE We congratulate the Manila Standard on celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Thirty years of consistently delivering journalistic distinction is an achievement certainly worth commemorating. And as you venture into a new decade focusing on providing news and information in the digital communication age, it is most comforting to know that your institution remains as a reliable source of quick, accurate and responsible reportage.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recognizes the need to embrace new technology for a more efficient service delivery. To further improve the timely arrival and departure of flights, we have already upgraded at least nineteen airports nationwide for night operations allowing airlines to launch additional flight schedules.

With the improved air traffic system, CAAP has also cited a significant reduction in fuel burns and carbon emissions in compliance with its commitment towards providing “greener” and cleaner civil aviation operations. And with the introduction of new Communication, Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) system to be placed on line this year, 2017 is also a banner year for our organization.

from Marcos’ martial rule to a revolutionary government— plunged the country into literal darkness when, after closing down the Bataan nuclear plant no investment was made in the energy sector except to allow business to get into generator sets instead of real power systems.

Fidel Ramos solved the power crisis by liberalizing the power sector and allowing new players to get in.

He also tried to liberalize the telecommunications sector. He institutionalized the build operate transfer (BOT) scheme in areas where government could least afford to invest in.

When Arroyo took over, economic globalization (which she started as a senator with the entry of the country into the World Trade Organization and the trade liberalization era) forced industries to compete with foreign peers. During GMA’s term, the Asian crisis tested the grit of financial and structural reforms that her economic team put in place. Luckily, these reforms helped the Philippines weather those rough times.

Benigno C. Aquino was lucky to inherit the positive effects of such economic growths arising from these reforms, which continued until after

his term—since he maintained the same economic team (led

by Bangko Sentral Gov. Amando Tetangco Jr.) in steering the economy.

His staunch advocacy against corruption attracted foreign investors in the country.

Rodrigo Duterte’s first six months showed the growth tract being maintained but doubts are now being raised about its sustainability considering his ambivalent pronouncements and apparent distaste for an old ally, the U.S. and the country pivoting towards China (with whom it has a territorial spat in the West Philippine Sea) and Russia. Turn to F5

As CAAP and the Manila Standard continue to chart our respective courses into the digital age, we are confident that we will be steadfast in the resolve to always seek ways to enhance our capabilities to maintain safety, security, efficiency and regularity in our respective fields.

Maraming salamat po at, mabuhay po tayong lahat!

CAPT. JIM C. SYNDIONGCO Director General

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Fragmentation Interestingly, a report on the “State of Fragmentation” published by Focus on the Global South and Friedrich Ebert Siftung in 2014 showed that the fixation (part of structural reforms imposed by multilateral funders) towards debt servicing and Aquino’s prudence in spending in infrastructure for fear of crowding out private investors proved fallacious and worsened the growth fallout.

The Philippines continued to lag behind its dynamic neighbors in foreign investment inflows well into the recent Aquino period, despite positive commentary in the foreign press about the president’s

anti- corruption reforms.

At $1 billion, foreign direct investment in 2012 was half its level in 2007 and was well below the $1.5 billion in remittances that flowed in every month, it added.

This country is now one of the great labor exporters of the world with 11 percent of its total population and 22 percent of its working age population now migrant workers in other countries, remitting $20 billion a year.

The Philippines ranks fourth as recipient of remittances after China, India and Mexico, it noted.

Even as the Philippine lower classes have adapted to becoming a labor force for the world, the Philippine economic elites have transformed their sources of capital accumulation

Residents watch as a demolition team tries to persuade informal settlers to leave their homes and avoid violence.

from agriculture and manufacturing to urban real estate, made very profitable by demand coming from foreign investment and by the massive remittances to the families of migrant workers.

Sadly, urban and rural centers

are thickly populated by informal settlers that have occupied roads, bridges and danger zones of the cities in search of the elusive greener pastures which they hardly feel in the provinces and remote coastal communities, de-

spite palliatives like conditional cash transfer and other pro-poor initiatives.

Thus, the economic divide, though unmentioned in official pronouncements, continues to hound the economy.

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CENTRAL DESK. (From left) Boy Baustista, Bobby Cabrera, Adelle Chua, Joyce Pañares, Roderick dela Cruz, Rollie G. Estabillo (Publisher), Mon Tomeldan (Managing Editor), Chin Wong, Jimbo Gulle, Cesar Barrioquinto, Honor Cabie, Ray Eñano (Business Editor).

DIGITAL TEAM. (From left) Randy Caluag, Gianna Maniego, Annie Grefal (OIC Operations), Feriel Agustines, Sonny Alanguilan, Lea Basbas, Jun Buscas (OIC-Digital Head), Jeremiah Guance.

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CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT.

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Pacete.

This artwork was the winning piece in the Elementary Category of the Philex 60th Anniversary Poster-Making Contest held in Padcal, Benguet. It was rendered by Devon Paleng, a 9-year-old Grade 4 student of Lab-ang Community School, Brgy. Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet. In explaining his artwork along the contest theme “Marching on with a Humanized Responsible Mining”, Devon said that he “just illustrated my understanding of Philex as a responsible miner that has helped us build classrooms, a church, and roads.” He added, “Philex Mining has also been taking care of our mountains by planting various tree species. I think and feel that we, at Lab-ang, are part of the Philex community.”

SPORTS DEPARTMENT. (From left) Randy Caluag, Reuel Vidal, Peter Atencio, Riera Mallari (Sports Editor), Arman Armera.

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The Philippine Stock Exchange:

One hell of a rollercoaster ride

By Jenniffer B. Austria

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he Philippine Stock Exchange Index, a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the most representative companies listed on Philippine Stock Exchange has come along way from 1987 to 2017.

Brisk trading on the floor

After becoming one of the best performing stocks market in the world after the 1986 Edsa Revolution, the Philippine stock market’s run was halted by a series of military coup attempts.

What follows is a series of ups and downs due to developments both here and abroad.

Despite the market’s volatility the stock market has remained strong. Over this 33-year period of 1983 to 2015, the Philippine stock market had a compounded annual growth rate of 12.37 percent.

Unification and demutualization The PSE traces its roots to 1927 when a group of American and Filipino businessmen formed the Manila Stock Exchange in the financial district of Binondo. In 1963, a second bourse, the Makati Stock Exchange was established in the newly developed financial area in Makati.

But in early 1990s, investor saw the unification of two exchanges to form the Philippine Stock Then in early 2000, investors saw the demutualisation of the PSE, transforming the local bourse into a publicly-held corporation with diverse ownership governed by a majority of brokers and non-brokers.

The demutualisation aimed to eliminate the perception that the Exchange is an “old boys club”, to broaden ownership base, professionalize management and to improve corporate governance.

And while these changes are happening with the PSE, the stock market during the past two decades saw the market’s steep rise and steep decline.

How could forget the 1997 Asian financial crisis which severely affected every nation in the region as Asian stocks and currencies all dropped by more than 50

Philippine Stock Exhange Building along Ayala Avenue.

percent.

Many companies that have aggressively borrowed US dollars to finance their expansion plans found themselves in default as the rapid depreciation of the peso against the dollar has made it very difficult for them to pay their dollar debts.

And just about when com-

panies were slowly recovering from the Asian financial turmoil, another crisis hit global markets including the Philippines.

The financial crisis of 2007– 2008, also known as the global financial crisis, is considered by many economists to have been the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930.

Prospects for the stock market

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) concluded its 1:5.095 stock rights offering with a bell ringing ceremony at the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. BDO raised P60 billion from the capital raising activity. Present from left are: PSE COO Roel A. Refran, PSE Director Alejandro T. Yu; SM Investments Corporation President Harley T. Sy; BDO President and CEO Nestor V. Tan; BDO Chairperson Teresita T. Sy; PSE Chairman Jose T. Pardo; PSE President and CEO Hans B. Sicat; PSE Directors Ma. Vivian Yuchengco and Eddie Gobing; PSE Treasurer Omelita J. Tiangco and BDO Capital & Investment Corp. President Eduardo V. Francisco.

OUTLOOK for the stock market over the near to medium term period remains positive as the domestic economy is looking to sustain its upward momentum.

Analysts are expecting the economy to continue to grow at its current pace as sustained by continued inflow of dollar remittances from overseas filipinos, the strength of the business process outsourcing industry as well as improving infrastructure and expected influx of tourists in the country.

At the same time the local bourse has undertake steps to improve liquidity in the market by offering new products that will encourage local investors to participate in the market and lure companies to list with the PSE. For this year, the PSE is looking to introduce three new products, namely the dollar-denominated trading, the PPP listing, and Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA).

With the DDT companies will be given opportunity to raise capital at the exchange without incurring foreign exchange risks. At the same time, the

product can also minimize the currency risk exposure of foreign investors who trade PSE-listed securities.

Sicat believes that there is demand both from issuer perspective and from a funding perspective for this type of product.

Fruit canner Del Monte Pacific Limited earlier raised its intent to issue the first DDS in the first quarter.

For the PPP listing, PSE is giving companies that will be able to bag major infrastructure projects of the national government to raise funds through the stock market.

However there are several requirements, that the local bourse has before an applicant may qualify for listing. For instance an applicant company may qualify for listing if it has been awarded a contract under the PPP scheme of the government with project cost of not less than P5 billion.

At the same time an applicant company should first complete a phase of the project before it can apply for a PPP listing to protect investors from risks arising from

It was on October 27, 2008 when the PSEi registered its biggest one day loss of -12.27 percent.

But it was after the global markets started to bottomed out in 2009, that emerging markets like the Philippines benefitted from the strong inflow of foreign funds.

Many foreign investors shifted

delays in the PPP processes.

A company or concessionaire may raise funds from the capital market only when it is already realizing cash flow and revenues.

So far major conglomerates, like Ayala Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and San Miguel Corp., have won major PPP projects that the government has bid out.

For the recently, enacted PERA Law, the PSE is now working closely with the SEC to widen the “investible product list,” which details the allowable investments or security products where PERA account holders may invest in.

PSE chief operating office Roel Refran said the 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange Index will make a good batch of investible products for the voluntary retirement fund Under Republic Act No. 9505, PERA is a voluntary saving scheme that serves as an individual’s fund pool that can also have 5 percent tax breaks aside from the investments made from the account.

For instance an employee may place as much as P100,000 a year in five PERA accounts at once. The cap in higher at P200,000 for overseas Filipino workers.

The account holder can then enjoy

their investments in emerging markets while economies of developed countries are still implementing measures to get their economies back on track.

Because of strong foreign inflow coupled to the domestic economy’s sustained growth, the PSEi notched an all-time high of 8,127.48 on April 10, 2015.

a 5mpercent tax credit that can be deducted in his or her annual tax liabilities.

The contributions will then be invested in various investors products such as trust funds, mutual funds, insurance, pre-need, government bonds and listed equities.

With these program, PSE is hoping the more investors will be encourage to invest in the stock market and at the same time improve the liquidity in the market.

As of end 2016, the size of the Philippine stock market in terms of market capitalisation stood at P14.44 trillion while daily average value turnover for the year came in at P7.81 billion.

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LEVELING UP TO GLOBAL STANDARDS:

THE RISE

OF FILIPINO FRANCHISERS

By Othel V. Campos

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S MORE Filipino brands go global, local franchisers started leveling-up homegrown concepts for established brands, emerging concepts, franchise brands from the regions and Philippine franchise brands which are already operating in international markets or are ready to go international.

Philippine Franchise Association chairman Emeritus Sammy Lim said Filipino global franchise brands are proof that the Philippines has the potentil to cultivate more world-class brands.

For example, among the Filipino brands that are now global is Max’s Group Inc. Max’s in 2016 had openings in Qatar, Yellow Cab in United Arab Emirates and soon in China. Plans are also underway to open five Pancake House restaurants in Qatar.

The same can be said for its other franchises like Goldilocks, which has more than a dozen stores in US and Canada; Bibingkinitan, which recent-

ly opened in Dubai; Potato Corner, which is present not only in Asian markets like Indonesia but is also doing exceptionally well in the US, the birthplace of French fries. Also gaining international foothold are Oryspa, which started franchising in 2011 but already has stores in Singapore; and Figaro, whose growing global footprint include the Middle East and Oceania; and many more.

The group is urging Philippine franchises to explore overseas expansion opportunities because of the benefits it will bring to the country’s export earnings.

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Most of the local franchises have started as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs’ comprise about 99 percent of businesses in the Philippines.

“We have always been committed to do our part in empowering MSMEs,” said PFA president Alan Escalona.

“In fact, the reason why Philippine franchising continues to grow robustly is because of PFA’s programs to grow MSMEs via franchising.”

When PFA was founded in 1995, there were only about 50 franchises in the Philippines and most of these were foreign brands. But wanting to promote franchising as a tool for economic development and nationbuilding, PFA introduced franchising as a strategy for growth for MSMEs. Furthermore, it also positioned franchising as a more secure alternative to becoming an entrepreneur.

“That is why, there is now an estimated 1,500 franchises in the Philippines creating about 140,000 franchise outlets and employing more than a million Filipinos,” Escalona said.

Because of PFA’s thrust to promote franchising to MSMEs franchising became a powerful tool in creating thousands of businesses and millions of jobs, which is the mission of PFA. A key partner is PFA’s efforts to promote franchising as an enabling agent for MSMEs and for regionbased businesses is teh Trade Department.

In fact, PFA has long partnered with the Trade Department in holding capacity-building and opportunity-creating franchise seminars in the regions through various Negosyo Centers and

the SME Roving Academy.

The Department is also a keypartner in the Association’s regional franchise shows, which are organized to bring the benefits of franchising – as a tool to create businesses and jobs – in the regional areas.

On a related note, PFA is firming up a partnership agreement with the Trade Department’s Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) to help promote inclusive value chain by tapping on the beneficiaries of the said agency as potential suppliers for Philippine franchises.

“This is all part of PFA’s commitment to promote franchising as an agent for inclusive growth,” said Escalona.

Global franchises swarm into Philippine retail market

On the local front, as much as 150 new international brands are seeking entry into the very versatile Philippine consumer market..

Some of the international brands that are interested to come in are Lawry’s Steakhouse, an American food chain, several pet and pet grooming companies.

Lim said about Korean companies have also expressed interest to join the local competition with the intention to introduce a new take on Korean food.

“A few of them have expressed interest to set up a new dining experience known as Korean Plaza. We notice that they’ve been introducing new concepts starting with the telenovelas, to music and fashion. And now they’re seriously marketing Korean food,” he said.

Locally, the group noticed that very recently, there has been an increasing popularity of service franchising such as that of funeral homes, drug rehabilitation centers

and drug testing.

At least two funeral homes have approached FPA for inquiries on franchising and several drug testing and drug rehabilitation centers.

With the prospect of new brands coming in, the group is positive revenues of the entire franchising sector will increase 15 percent in 2016 and continue the trend for a 20 percent revenue hike in 2017.

The group has had good years of combined inflows particularly in 2014 with $12 billion industry-wide revenues, as reported by about 1,500 to 2,000 brands.

“We intend to strengthen the role of franchising as a tool for economic development and nation-building by building the capacities of the Philippine franchising sector to face the challenges of hyper-competition.

With Mindanao now in the loop, it will be easier for us to target 30 percent growth in the next two years.

We’ve visited Davao and our next stop is Cagayan de Oro,” Lim said.

Tax reforms benefit retailers and franchisers

Micro and small entreprises are bound to benefit from two measures that seek to make tax processes easier to understand and complied with micro and small entrepreners.

FPA official Richard Sanz said the proposed measures will help small entreprenuers focus on their business more by eliminating repetitive and cumbersome processes.

“Each franchise is a micro or small entreprise. The tax reform act will greatly enhance the competitiveness of these micro and small industries if they can spend more time developing their own businesses,” he said.

The start-up act and the small business tax reform act filed by

Homegrown bakeshop and restaurant Goldilocks has more than a dozen stores in US and Canada.

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Many Korean products have entered the Philippine market

As much as 150 new international brands are seeking entry into our country’s versatile market.

Local and imported goods sold in Divisoria

Korean companies have expressed interest to set up a new dining experience called Korean Plaza.

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A wide variety of apparel sold at a local bazaar

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In aid of trade and entreprenuership, Aquino had authored and delivered several bills that are now shaping the country’s trade and investment regime.

These include the Youth Entreprenuership and Financial Literacy Act, Microfinance NGOs Act, Credit Surety Fund Cooperative Act, Amendments to the Cabotage Policy, the Philippine Competition Act and the Go Negosyo Act. Sanz stressed the importance of supporting micro and small enterprises since these sector make up the backbone of Philipline economy, comprising about 98 percent of domestic business.

PFA the biggest group of franchisers in the Phililpines, expects about 15 percent growth within the sector.

The group sees growth projections doubling in 2017 to as much as 30 percent, owing to a robust economy and a stable retail sector.

“Many Filipinos are getting educated with international brands. As the level of expectation grows, so does aspiration. Local brands are now forced to level up with international brands. It is nice to see competition doing its share to grow the economy,” he said.

The franchise sector contributes an average of $12 billion yearly to Philippine economy or about 5 percent of the country’s GDP.

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HEN Globe announced that it had become more than just a telecom company and had now transformed itself into a full-blown entertainment media company, it was just being smart. No pun intended.

The world’s needs and wants are constantly changing in this age of digital evolution. Everybody in the industry has to ride the bandwagon and stay relevant with the fast-changing times.

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Mondelez International augments school-based feeding program

METRO MANILA, Philippines.— As part of its commitment to protect the well-being of people through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and proper nutrition, Mondeléz International continues to support the school-based feeding programs by providing a whole array of kitchen utensils, including extra-large pots and pans to its adopted Joy Schools in the Philippines.

Joy Schools is the social responsibility program of Mondeléz International in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand that is focused on nutrition and well-being. Implemented in the Philippines through the Philippine Business for Social

Progress, the Joy Schools program provides in-school feeding for 400 severely undernourished elementary students for the entire school year, as well as initiatives that help promote nutrition education and active play in its adopted public schools— Nangka Elementary School in Marikina, La Huerta Elementary School in Parañaque, Esteban Abada Elementary School in Quezon City and the Panalaron Central Elementary School in Tacloban City.

Local officials of Parañaque City, led by Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Representative Eric Olivarez (1st and 2nd from left, respectively) and

Councilor Wahoo Sotto (right) join Mondeléz International representatives in the Philippines, led by Corporate and Government Affairs Head Shanahan Chua (2nd from right), in turning-over cooking utensils to the La Huerta Elementary School to help prepare meals for its daily supplemental feeding of its severely undernourished students.

Since it was launched in 2013, Joy Schools has benefitted over 16,000 school children in nine adopted Joy Schools in ParaÒaque, Muntinlupa, Pasay, Manila, Pateros, Quezon City, Marikina and Tacloban City, with 85% of them showing improved nutritional status.

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For 30 years, the Manila Standard has been providing its loyal readers with excellent news about national issues and international events, especially with thought-provoking pieces dished out by its award-winning opinion threaders.

To keep up with the fast-paced digital landscape, the Manila Standard is now poised to embark on an ambitious and exciting journey that will fetch the millennials all the way up to the future generations, beginning with the launch of the new face and features of its digital platform—the manilastandard.net.

When Manila Standard publisher Rollie Estabillo prodded everyone in the newsroom to “digitalize” their minds in an editorial meeting one afternoon, everyone, including the news and section editors, contributed to the contents planning and new design of the website.

They worked and agreed on making sure of its user-friendly features even to loyal readers who have followed the Manila Standard through the years. Interesting stories for particular subjects are now easier to navigate and read.

In accommodating the millen-

nials, who will become the more influential segment a few years from now, the manilastandard. net came up with a new look that is simple yet pleasing to the eyes.

Although this is not of prime importance. We had to pay attention to aesthetics.

After all, who wouldn’t go for beauty?

Digital Collaboration

In this age of powerful social media, everyone has become capable of playing the role of a “reporter”, able to dish out a story that could fetch viewers from thousands to millions of people.

In this day and age, everybody has the opportunity to grab a piece of the action through the powerful social media.

Enjoying more power and influence in just one click, people online can actively participate in just about any trending topic.

Comments and reactions are the highlight features of the social media that almost everyone turns into an instant expert.

Digital collaboration is the operative word

One of the new features is the new category, COMMUTER’S CORNER, under the WHEELS & MORE section.

This corner aims to protect and empower, not just car own-

ers, but the millions of commuters as well.

This is a platform where they could be heard and take action.

They can air their complaints against an erring driver or traffic enforcer or post something that aims to praise a particular driver for his good deeds to passenger.

More than just publishing the post, COMMUTER’S CORNER is bringing it to the next level.

It will also collaborate with volunteer groups, like the Lawyers for Commuters group and various government agencies like the Land Transportation Office, Metro Manila Development Authority and the Philippine National Police to work on some cases brought to the attention of this corner.

It will also lead a campaign to honor honest public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in a yearly awards ceremonies.

To cite an instance when a simple post by a commuter could make a great difference, last year’s Viral Photo awarded

by CBCP was of a passenger’s picture of a taxi driver he rode in who refused to receive a tip.

The honest taxi driver insisted on giving the passenger the exact change.

This story of a rare breed of taxi drivers, especially in Metro Manila, fetched millions of

viewers on the net.

Colorful contents and videos

When Forrest Gump, said “Mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” he must have been talking about the digital highway.

Who would have thought that time would come when hailing a taxicab is just as simple as touching either a digital application like Grab or Uber on smart phones?

Coming very soon is Google’s digital travel service where its “client tourist” can travel around the world without actually leaving home. At the tap of a finger, one can fly over the skyscrapers of Manhattan or enjoy a 360-panoramic view of the majestic pyramids of Egypt using VR technology.

We are not going to that extent...yet.

But we’re investing in some things so simple yet powerful like infographics and videos.

Digital publishing has arrived and is, at a point when it could rival what a television broadcast could offer. No need for a very expensive satellite dish to have a global broadcast.

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been keeping interesting collections which can be good conversation pieces.

on Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook and voila, you now have the world as your digital audience.

Publishing companies or anybody with access to Facebook Live, can now broadcast an important event live to worldwide audience.

Taking advantage of the video capability, the manilastandard.net will produce its own news videos and segments like STANDARD TALK and the RIDE & PICK. In STANDARD TALK, Manila Standard’s news editors will invite newsmakers and celebrities for a roundtable talk that will be broadcast live on Facebook. Questions can be posted by viewers on the Facebook page and may get instant answers.

Other pertinent information missed by viewers will be posted on the website.

RIDE & PICK is a travelogue with a touch of history. Hosts will go on road trips to look for people or celebrities who have

When Manila Standard treasury manager and OIC Annie Grefal and Estabillo held serious talks about going full blast on the digital platform, it signaled an idea whose time has come.

There was actually no need to start from scratch as the digital platform has been there all along like a battery of long-range missiles waiting to be aimed to a particular target.

Digital department head Jun Buscas spent weeks of constant nagging and coordinating with Leen Technologies and reorganizing the designs of the site, making sure all the technical features sought by the editors are present in the new website—symmetrical, colorful videos and graphics-laden.

The product is finally out, but there is more work to be done. From the most critical issues to the less serious stuff, the digital journey ahead offers unbounded possibilities.

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But that doesn’t mean it can’t look at the brighter, lighter, even funnier sides of life. That’s what Manila Standard has done over the last three decades through its Sports, Life and Entertainment sections. We have recorded the triumphs and tragedies of athletes, celebrities and noted personalities in the Philippines and around the world. And we’ve done so with a keen eye and a deep respect for what matters to our readers and their discerning tastes.

These sections have captured events that have enthralled Filipinos in the last 30 years, and we continue to amplify the excitement from these events through the efforts of our resourceful and well-informed team of editors and writers.

You can always count on us to keep you abreast of the latest developments in all the major sports, as you follow the PBA, NBA and the alphabet soup of sports leagues here and around the globe.

But our Sports section has frequently ventured off the beaten path to highlight pursuits like horse racing, big game fishing, mixed martial arts, and even the card game Bridge, through our columnists and contributors. This gives us a uniqueness and vibe no other local newspaper can offer.

Our Lifestyle section is no slouch in bringing you the newest in Philippine arts and culture, destinations, the environment, food, fashion and beauty, home and living, pop culture, shopping, travel, wellness, and young life, among other topics. We’ve gone from covering Madonna in her Material Girl years to the millennials that drive trends on social media and our current connected world.

Finally, our Entertainment pages have narrated the rise and fall—and in some cases, reemer-

gence—of local and international stars of show business. The actors, singers, dancers and artists that make our hearts flutter and swoon often find their way into our entertainment editor’s muchanticipated column, and no movie, television or online phenomenon escapes our scrutiny. You can be sure that for the next 30 years or more, when it comes to bringing you the exciting things in life, the editors and writers of Manila Standard’s Sports, Life and Entertainment pages will take their jobs seriously.

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Beyond hoops and hook shots

What happens when basketball-crazy Filipinos discover other sports?

By Randy A. Caluag

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HERE’S no doubt that basketball remains the top sport in the Philippines in terms of popularity.

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is still the undisputed king of sports in the country.

On the collegiate front, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) are still the most hyped and much talked-about leagues among the young basketball fans.

But lately, sports fans have been cheering on and obsessing over another sport: volleyball.

Particularly the distaff side of the sport.

The Philippine Superliga, a women’s commercial volleyball league, grew from humble beginnings to become a huge sports attraction.

Today, corporate sponsors are lining up to become part of the league. Local governments are showing interest to host some of the games. Volleyball players who have graduated from their collegiate teams are now securing slots in member teams. Every game is filled with cheering and adoring fans, and games have gained prominence, thanks to exposure on national TV.

Indonesia in Southeast Asia.

Short-lived popularity

In recent years, badminton and football have enjoyed short-lived popularity among Filipinos.

Badminton became a national past time at least for a couple of years as playing courts sprouted here and there. Most of these were in warehouses converted into badminton hubs.

Office workers also got so hooked on the game that after-office hours were usually spent at the badminton courts, instead of at the usual watering hole or karaoke bar. The courts were filled with players even during weekends. Tournaments among employees had become a vital program for human resources departments.

Then all of a sudden, fondness for the game died down. Just like that.

Maybe it’s because the sport doesn’t really have any superstars that fans could stan over. There was no one

The Azkals have to start winning again to sustain the gains of football in recent years. (Photo courtesy of www.afffsuzukicup.com)

Yes, you could say volleyball has come into its own.

But while the league has spawned interest among young girls to take up volleyball, hoping to make it to collegiate level and eventually end up, playing in the PSL, it’s still a work in progress.

Filipino volleyball enthusiasts still have a ways to go to level up to other volleyball-crazy countries.

As for the competitiveness of Filipina players against foreign counterparts, we’re still climbing the ladder. The Philippines still lags behind Thailand, Vietnam and

to look up to.

The problem with badminton is that the best players in the world are in the Asian region and Filipinos will find it hard to gain notice, let alone prove themselves. China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore to name a few, dominate the badminton scene.

Hot and cold

Football, on the other hand, is a sport that blows hot and cold among Filipino fans.

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Philippine team, collectively called the Azkals, beat the heavyweights in the region, including Vietnam, to reach the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals.

It all started the resurgence of football in the country. For a while, it looked like football was poised to hog the limelight with basketball.

Composed mostly of good-looking Fil-foreign players, the Azkals made their best ever finish in the AFC Challenge Cup in 2014 with a finals stint, losing to eventual champion Palestine.

But the sport has turned silent recently as a result of the Azkals’ mediocre finishes.

Again, a lot of work to do to regain its footing.

Making a connection

One sport that is attracting a lot of attention is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

The Filipinos’ warrior spirit has made a connection with the sport. Thanks to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the local Ultimate Reality Combat Championship and the Asia-based ONE Championship in Asia for bringing the sport to the mainstream.

Martial arts fighters now have professional careers to look forward to. Fans who love combat sport are slowly shifting from boxing to MMA.Enthusiasts take the sport for health and practical purposes and women are taking it for self-defense.

It seems like the sport has yet to reach its potential and will have a big place in the hearts of the Filipino sports fans.

Mixed Martial Arts has become a mainstream sport and more Filipinos, male and female alike, are getting into it either as self-defense training or full-time career

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HERE is a saying that if you want to see the folly of men—their dark side, blunders and weaknesses—go read the front page of a newspaper.

But if you want to see Man’s positive spirit—his triumphs over adversity, his desire to be the best version of himself—then take a close look at its Sports section.

In the Philippines, sports has oftentimes carried the spirit of a nation longing for heroes to emulate.

A look at the list of our sporting heroes for the past three decades warms the heart because these athletes have, time and again, risen from hardships to face and overcome supreme challenges, beating tall odds and rising to the occasion when all hope is seemingly lost.

In the past 30 years, we saw Living Legend Robert Jaworski and his Ginebra San Miguel team turn this basketball-crazy nation upside down with their never-say-die spirit; it’s the same spunk that nearly catapulted Gilas Pilipinas to the Olympics and fueled the Philippine Azkals to the best ranking in Southeast Asia.

We also saw the rise of ring icon Manny Pacquiao, who put the Philippines on the world sporting map with his fists of fury, and the crowning of a tiny powerlifting queen in Hidilyn Diaz, whose heart is as huge as her iron plates. Her winning the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics ended a 20-year medal drought for the country in the Games.

In the next 30 years, expect the Filipino athlete to tide us through tough and rough times, but for now, allow us to look back and bask in the afterglow of his crowning achievements.

THE 1980s Lydia de Vega became the Asia’s fastest woman. She made a name after winning gold medals for 200 and 400-meter events at the 1981 Southeast Asian Games held in Manila. She proved herself yet again at the 1982 New Delhi Asiad, and at the 1986 Seoul Asiad, where she clocked 11.53 seconds in the 100-meter dash event. The two-time Olympic Philippine representative holds both the Philippine and Southeast Asian records with her 11.28 seconds record.

In 1980, 65 countries, including United States, Japan, West Germany and Canada, boycotted the Summer Olympics which was held in the Soviet capital of Moscow, after the USSR rejected former President Jimmy Carter’s call to abandon the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. In 1984, the Soviet Union retaliated and skipped the following Summer Olympics which were held in the United States.

HEALTHIER MEALS, BRIGHTER FUTURE. Students of Polo South Elementary School in Pagbilao enjoy a healthy meal prepared and served by their teachers and TeaM Energy volunteers as part of a feeding program in their school.

DepEd, TeaM Energy seek to curb malnutrition among elementary students PAGBILAO, Quezon—In a bid to battle malnutrition among students in public schools, TeaM Energy, together with the Department of Education spearheads an ongoing six-month feeding program in select public schools in the Municipality of Pagbilao in Quezon.

A total of 256 identified elementary students in Polo South Elementary School, Polo North Elementary School, and Pagbilao West Elementary School are undergoing a six-month feeding program where the students are fed a healthy lunch every day during school-days until they reach their ideal weight.

“With this program, we hope to make a dent in curbing malnutrition among students in the beneficiary schools,” said Aurea Gandia, District Supervisor of DepEDPagbilao. “We are glad that TeaM Energy has agreed to be our partner in

this worthwhile project,” she adds.

The partnership, which began in October last year, is among the programs being implemented by TeaM Energy through its social responsibility arm TeaM Energy Foundation Inc. (TEFI), in their host communities.

The feeding program is part of DepEd’s Adopt-a-School program, wherein private sectors participate in the realization of projects that will address a public school’s needs and provide students a quality learning experience.

TeaM Energy, a partnership between two noted Japanese firms Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and Marubeni Corporation is the operator of two coal-fired power plants in Pagbilao, Quezon and Sual, Pangasinan. TeaM Energy has been DepEd’s active partner for the Adopt-a-School program since its inception in 2011.

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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK The 1989 Southeast Asian Games saw Eric Buhain and Akiko Thompson winning gold medals in swimming, breaking both the national and SEA Games records. Track and field athlete Elma Muros also won the gold medal in long jump, surpassing the Asian Games standard.

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Paeng Nepomuceno

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After winning another World Cup in 1996, Paeng Nepomuceno made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for three achievements: for winning four World Cup titles (in 1976, 1980, 1992 and 1996); for being the youngest bowler to win a World Cup at 19; and for winning the most number of championships at over 130.

This decade has been marked by the rise of one of the greatest Filipino greatest, Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao started his career in 1995. He won his first world crown in the flyweight division in 1998, and continued to capture eight world championships in eight different divisions. He lost his last welterweight title bout to Floyd Mayweather in 2015.

Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco competed and won the silver medal in the men’s lightflyweight boxing category at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. His controversial gold medal match against Bulgarian boxer Daniel Petrov in which Velasco lost was dubbed “The Robbery in Atlanta,” after it was discovered that judges were pressing the buttons on their electronic scoring equipment for the wrong boxer. Onyok is the younger brother of Roel Velasco, who won an Olympic bronze medal for boxing in the 1992 Summer Olympics.

THE 2000s The Philippines won the overall championship in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for the first and only time, bagging 113 gold, 84 silver and 94 bronze medals.

WBO light flyweight champion Donnie Nietes holds the record of the longest uninterrupted reign as world champion bridging two weight divisions. He became a world titlist after winning in the WBO minimum weight division in 2007, and has not lost in 30 consecutive bouts since he lost to Angky Angkota in a disputed split decision in 2004. Holding a record of 38-1-4, with 22KOs, Nietes has been unbeaten in 15 world title matches.

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OU can tell this because people don’t read the entertainment section just to while away the time,they read it ALL the time.

People, throughout history knowingly and voluntarily choose to have a daily dose of entertainment news. Why? Well it’s not really rocket science. The simple explanation is that there’s a solid group of people—talk about intense fandom—that follows celebrity glitz and glamour, movie, music and television stars, and the occasional gossip and scandals surrounding them.

Who wouldn’t be interested in discussing a singer’s latest song, the MMFF hullabaloos, the latest video scandal of a famous celebrity, love teams, or the ongoing network war?

We are all fascinated by celebrities, and we all have an insatiable appetite to know what’s happening to them either it’s good news or bad news.

In the past, we had spent a reasonable amount of time talking about MTV, then we were glued in front of the boob tube watching television series and drama anthologies before our attention was shifted to big movie remakes.

And as we embark on the digital age, where there’s a new story breaking every single minute, and as the entertainment world evolves through different platforms, we pause and look back on the events that shaped local and international show business in the past three decades.

Here are some of the noteworthy events and personalities that made the last 30 years so much more entertaining and nostalgic:

THE 1980s Music was all about videos with rise of MTV. Among those who stood out were Michael Jackson, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, Cher, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Abba, Chicago, Culture Club and Duran Duran, etc. These artists learned how to harness these music videos to their advantage and reach the top of the charts.

Although she did not win the Little Miss Philippines title in 1987, then three-year-old Aiza Seguerra was just too adorable to be ignored. The pageant became the stepping stone for her to enter the showbiz industry.

After a stint in Eat Bulaga, she moved on to become a child actress with blockbuster movies under her belt and a popular recording artist with hits like “Pagdating ng Panahon.” She is currently the commissioner for the National Youth Commission.

In 1987, the Star Awards for Television was

Leonardo di Caprio and Kate Winslet in ‘Titanic.’

born. The annual award-giving body aims to recognize the outstanding programming produced by Philippine television networks every year. Likened to the Emmy Awards in the United States, it was established by the Philippine Movie Press Club.

The late Nida Blanca won a grand slam in best supporting actress for the movie “Magdusa Ka.” Grand slam refers to winning in all four Philippine major film awards in the same category in the same year.

Only five other actresses have received the grand slam for Best Actress: Vilma Santos (in Relasyon, 1983; in Dahil Mahal Kita (The Dolzura Cortez Story) in 1994; Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?, 1999; Dekada ‘70, 2003); Nora Aunor (in Andrea, Paano Ba Maging Ina?, 1991; in the Flor Contemplacion Story, 1996); Lorna Tolentino for Narito Ang Puso Ko in 1993; Sharon Cuneta for Madrasta in 1997; and, Elizabeth Oropesa for Bulaklak ng Maynila in 2000.

For Best Actor, grand slam awardees included Philip Salvador for Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim in 1986; Chriatopher de Leon for Biktima and My Other Woman in 1991; and Jiro Manio for Magnifico in 2004 (although he won Best Child Actor at the FAMAS while he was the Best Actor at the other three majors.).

Other actresses who received grand slams for Best Supoorting Actress include:

The Beatles’ John Lenon was assassinated by Mark David Chapman on Dec. 8, 1981

Gina Alajar for Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso in 1997 and Glydel Mercado for Sidhi in 2000.

On the other hand, the grand slam Best Supporting Actors were: Ronaldo Valdez for May Minamahal in 1994, and Piolo Pascual for Dekada ‘70 in 2003.

American pop artists record “We Are the World” to help end famine in Ethiopia. About 45 famous singers gathered at the A&M studios in Los Angeles and recorded the charity single, which was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson.

John Lennon of the Beatles was shot dead

by Mark David Chapman as he was leaving his apartment in New York.

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THE 1990s Beauty and the Beast became the first animated film nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. While it didn’t win the top prize, it did win for Best Original Score and Best Original Song awards. The Disney animated film changed the game for the Best Picture race and paved the way for animations to be seen as serious candidates.

Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg took home his first directing Oscar for Schindler’s List, while Tom Hanks won Best Actor Oscar for two consecutive years for his role in Philadelphia in 1993 and in Forrest Gump in 1994.

An instant cult classic, The Blair Witch Project became the most profitable film after it grossed more than US$125 million. The film cost US$30,000 to make.

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Jack and Rose, on the other hand, became the love team of the decade after Titanic crashed into theaters and raked in millions to become the highest-grossing film of all time, as well as 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director for James Cameron.

Cassette tapes became obsolete and the compact disc became the preferred medium for recorded music. The 1990s was filled with pop, rap and alternative music from MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and boybands such as Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, N’Sync, Hanson, Moffats, among others.

In the local scene, Pinoy bands, especially with strong college followings, rose from the underground movement to become mainstream favorites. Bands such as Eraserheads, After Image, Introvoys, Yano, Rivermaya, Rizal Underground and Parokya ni Edgar who pioneered the “tunog kalye” genre and shaped Filipino pop culture. Hiphop artists such as Andrew E and Francis Magalona led the golden age in Pinoy hiphop scene.

Friends, the TV series, became a favorite among twenty-somethings, while MacGyver taught viewers amazing life hacks, and the beach became everyone’s favorite summer destination after watching Baywatch.

The 1990s in the Philippines ushered in the era of telenovelas. With Mexican soap operas such as Marimar and Maria Mercedes pushing the craze, local TV networks began creating their own productions. Most popular were Mara Clara, probably the longest-running drama (it was aired from 1992 to 1997), Esperanza, Valiente, Mula sa Puso, and Villa Quintana, among others.

Who could forget the infamous “Take it, The 1994 MMFF Awards were marred by controversy after presentor Gretchen Barretto (left) was interrupted from announcing the best actress take it” scandal during the 1994 Metro Manila winner by Viveca Babaji (center), who urged Ruffa Gutierrez to ‘Take it, Film Festival? The 20th take it,’ referring to the said award.

MMFF had been fraught with controversy, beginning with the absence of winners for the top awards such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards. Then, there was the scandal over the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, which were given to Ruffa Gutierrez and Gabby Concepcion, even though their names were not the ones on the winner’s cards. The scandal tainted the MMFF award-giving body.

THE 2000s The teleserye craze continued to dominate the new decade. In fact, Pangako Sa’yo, which starred Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa, broke viewership records and its series finale became the all-time highest rated series finale. Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, was the first Philippine TV series to become a finalist in the Best Drama Series category of the 2003 International Emmy Awards. Among other notable series were Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas, the first drama that allowed viewers to decide its ending of Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa in Pangako Sa ‘yo the story through text messaging; Basta’t Kasama Kita, which ushered in the live finale format. Then came the slew of fantasy-themed series, or fantaserye. Among those that captured Filipino audiences were Mulawin, Encantadia, Dyesebel, and Lobo.

The Asianovela craze made its way to Philippine shores via Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden and Dolphin Bay. Then came the KDrama or Koreanovela craze, with the onslaught of hallyu favorites like Autumn in My Heart, Winter Sonata, Lovers in Paris, Stairway to Heaven, Jewel in the Palace. The koreanovela craze continues to this day.

Michael Jackson’s death triggered a global outpouring of grief in 2009. Google blocked searched related to the King of Pop for 30 minutes, while Twitter and Wikipedia reported a crash.

AOL Messenger collapsed John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo were the for 40 minutes. Program- perfect pair in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay ming was changed, with TV stations airing specials on Jackson. British drama series East Enders added a last-minute scene where one character tells aother about Jackson’s death. MTV celebrated the singer’s works, airing hours of Jackson’s music video, and culminating the temporary programming shift with the live coverage of the memorial service.

This decade saw the blossoming of the Filipino films in the international scene. Taklub, the 2015 film about survivors of Typhoon Haiyan directed by Brillante Mendoza, won a commendation from the ecumenical jury of that year’s Cannes Film Festival. Lav Diaz’s Ang Babaeng Humayo, which tells the story of a vengeful school teacher who was imprisoned for 30 years for a crime she didn’t commit, won the top prize at the 73rd Venice Film Festival. Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose also won the best acting plum at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival for her mesmerizing performance as a slum matriarch who falls prey to corrupt police in “Ma Rosa,” a film directed by Brillante Mendoza.

This decade also saw Filipino talents getting recognition in the international entertainment scene, starting with Charice, who became the first Filipino artist to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 for album sales and the first Asian to have a song peak at no. 1 for Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs.

Then, there is Rachelle Ann Go who won plaudits for her portrayal of kim in Miss Saigon and Fantine in Les Miserables, both at the West End and on BroadRachelle Ann Go playing Kim in Miss Saigon way.

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HREE decades is a long time. And in the span of 30 calendar changes, many things have happened in the way we live and the things around us.

One of the most significant things to emerge these past 30 years is the birth of the Internet. The Internet is the game changer that allowed us to make the leap into the next millennium, when almost anything and everything can be accessed with a flick of a finger on a smart gadget (like hailing a taxicab from your mobile device.)

Another important thing that developed during this period was the emergence of Woman (or Girl) Power. Women didn’t have to be wannabe Spice Girls to prove their power and influence in the existing worldview—whether it’s in politics, the workplace, or in the home.

Yes, women were all crazy about padded shoulders and off-the-shoulder blouses, bell bottom jeans and skinny pants, big hairs and bobs. But they were also re-electing British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the so-called Iron Lady, and mounting Women’s Marches in protest against the most powerful man in the world.

We have tried new hobbies, developed new interests, said goodbye to things that were previously cool to make way for much cooler stuff. But at the end of the day, the last three decades were nothing short of interesting—perks, quirks and remarkable events in between.

These are some of the most notable Lifestyle milestones that happened in the past 30 years.

THE 1980s The 80s signaled the start of the computer age, following the launch of Microsoft and Apple and the birth of the World Wide Web. With the introduction of IBM PC, personal computers became an integral part of the people’s lives. In the same era, English physicist invented the Bulletin Boards, the predecessor of the Internet. Cellular mobile phones were slowly changing how people communicated with one another.

Women power ruled, as Margaret Thatcher is reelected as British Prime Minister for the third time, Sally Ride became the first woman in space, Corazon Aquino became the first Filipino woman president, and Lady Diana Spencer was crowned the Princess of Wales after marrying Prince Former British PM Margaret Thatcher Charles.

Fashion in the 80s was all about floppy shirts, back-combed hair and big hairdos, and padded shoulders, among others. The videocasette recorder (VCR) was your best friend because it allowed you to record your favorite TV shows and watch them to your heart’s content.

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Computer technology continued to develop exponentially. Search engine Google and online auction website Ebay were founded during this era. Intel introduced Pentium microprocessor Author J.K. Rowling published her first Harry Potter book, which marked the start of the muggles’ fascination with the Boy Who Lives, He Who Must Not Be Named, wizards, magical beasts, and what have you.

One of the biggest news to break on the web was the death of Princess Diana, who was killed at the age of 37 in a car accident at a Paris tunnel along with then-beau Dodi Fayed and their driver.

Thousand mourned and turned up for her funeral at the Westminster Abbey. She was survived by her two sons, Princes William and Harry.

THE 2000s This era has seen the rise of social media, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube changing the way the world engaged and interacted with one another. The Philippines, one of the most actively involved in this new genre, is named “Social Media Capital of the World,” as studies show Filipinos using social media platforms for more than 53 hours a week.

The Philippine art community, including the living National Artists, protested against the proclamation of the new awardees. The controversy erupted when then President Gloria Arroyo dropped Ramon Santos and added four other individuals namely Cecille Guidote-Alvarez, Carlo Caparas, Francisco Manosa and Pitoy Moreno to the list of shortlisted nominees. Specific protests were raised for GuidoteAlvarez who shouldn’t be nominated since she was then the executive director of NCCA, and for Caparas who was unqualified for nominations for both Visual Arts and Film categories.

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Greeting from the Manila Standard family From left (Back – last row) Anaflor Guzman, Lea Basbas, Paula Marie Reynoso, Feliciano Buscas Jr., Fernando Bautista, Chin Wah Wong, Honor Cabie, Jimbo Owen Gulle, Riera Mallari, Ray Eñano, Linda Apalisok, Roderick Dela Cruz, Adelle Liezl Chua, Albert Legaspi, Jose Andronico Wangag, Bryan Andrei Briones, Reuel Vidal, Arman Armero, Ma. Editha Angeles, Annie Rose Lucero, Mario Policarpio Jr., Joy Marie Pacete, William Bill Valerio, Roderick Jutic, Roy Dumalag, Roberto Puno, Rex Perzeus Sardinia, (Back – 2nd row) Peter Atencio, Ramonchito Tomeldan, Rolando Etabillo, Cesar Barriquinto, Alicia Estrella, Maria Victoria Ayeng, Joyce Babe Pañares, Isagani Red, Bernadette Lunas, Rea Pacheco, Edelyn Elamparo, Mary June Dulay, Maria

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2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida

Filipino social worker and teacher Efren Penaflorida was named CNN’s “Hero of the Year” in 2009 for bringing education to poor children through his pushcart classroom and giving them alternative to gang membership.

Fifty years after it last participated in 1964, the Philippines returned to the Venice Art Biennale in 2015. The Philippine Pavilion featured the restored version of the 1950 classic film “Genghis Khan,” presented alongside artworks by visual artists Mariano Montelibano III and Jose Tence Ruiz. The following year, in 2016, the Philippines participated in the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale with the exhibit “Muhon: Traces of an Adolescent City,” curated by the team of architects Leandro Locsin Jr., Surdarshan Khadka, Jr. and Juan Paolo dela Cruz.

Madrid Fusion, one of the biggest culinary events in the world, came to Manila in 2015, bringing together the most influential and avant-garde chefs from Spain, the Philippines and Asia for a series of events revolving progressive gastronomy, new culinary technology and latest food trends.

The Underground River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan is declared one of the New 7 Wonders of the World

Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River was named as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World; while Vigan, Ilocos Sur has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonder Cities.

Filipino chef Margarita Fores was voted 2016 Asia’s Best Female Chef by over 300 industry experts in the region. The award recognizes exceptional female chefs who have earned the respect and admiration of those in the industry. Fores is the chef behind Cibo, Grace Park and Lus. For this decade, it is the reign of the Filipino beauty queens. Pia Wurtzbach took home the crown at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant, becoming the third Filipino to win the coveted title, and the first for more than four decades. Her victory made headlines when pageant host Steve Harvey misread the result card and initially announced Miss Colombia’s Ariadna Gutierrez.

This year, 2017, the Philippines once again played host to the Miss Universe pageant.

The country first hosted the prestigious pageant in 1994, with actress Charlene Gonzales as representative.

In 2013, Megan Young became the first Filipina to ever won the coveted Miss World title, Margarita Fores besting over 120 beauty contestants from around the world in the pageant finale held in Bali, Indonesia. In the same year, Mutya Datul was crowned Miss Supranational, while Bea Rose Santiago won the Philippines’ fifth Miss International crown. Ariella Arida continued the winning streak of the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant, following the footsteps of Janine Tugonon who won first runner-up in 2012, Shamcey Supsup, 3rd runner-up in 2011, and Maria Venus Raj, 4th runner-up in 2010.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach

Miss World 2013 Megan Young

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Efren “Bata” Reyes became the first Asian to be inducted into the Billiad Congress of America’s Hall of Fame. Dubbed as the “Greatest Pool Player of All Time,” Reyes has won over 70 international titles. The Magician, as he is fondly called, is the only

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person in history to win World Championships in two different disciplines in pool. His numerous titles include: four-time World Eight-Ball Champion, the 1999 World Nine-Ball Champion, a three-time US Open Champion, a two-time World Pool League Champion, and 14-time Derby City Classic Champion.

Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps smash records at the Beijing Olympics, while the epic four-hour-17-minute Wimbledon final is Federer’s 15th grandslam, making him the most successful tennis player in history.

In 2014, the Philippine national basketball team made their come back at the FIBA World Cup in Spain after a 36year absence. The Gilas Pilipinas team, coached by Chot Reyes, beat Senegal, marking the country’s first win in the World Cup in 40 years.

Michael Martinez became the first Filipino, and the first Southeast Asian, to qualify and compete in figure skating at the Winter Olympics, finishing 19th place at his debut in Sochi, Russia in 2014.

Hidilyn Diaz ended the country’s 20year Olympic medal drought after winning a silver medal in the Women’s 53-kg Weightlifting Division at the 2016 Summer Games held in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. She earned the recognition as the first female athlete to win an Olympic medal for the Philippines, the first Filipino to win in the weightlifting category, and the first non-boxer to win an Olympic medal.

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Shining the spotlight on local government

By Jimbo Gulle

W

HEN Manila Standard decided to return to the traditional broadsheet format on July 25, 2016 from its previous “tallboy” size, we made another change, a subtle move that created huge ripples in the national newspaper scene: we introduced our LGU Section.

“LGU,” of course, stands for Local Government Units – the 18 regions, 81 provinces, 145 cities, 1,490 municipalities or towns, and over 42,000 barangays that make up the Philippines’ executive and legislative branches of government.

It’s a familiar concept to any regular Juan who’s asked for help from their local officials, who in turn would tell them “go to the LGU.” You could say the LGU section is the evolution of the Metro and Provincial pages that the Standard used to have (and our competitors continue to employ).

The typical Metro page is confined to city news (and often just Metro Manila news), and so with any Provincial page.

But with our LGU page, we can tackle reports from both city and countryside – and in fact, any issue or concern that doesn’t make the Standard front page, thanks to the wider scope of our section.

The section is at its most valuable, however, as a platform for the economic and social events in our home provinces, cities,

towns and villages.

Instead of reporting on the thousands of crimes and police reports that litter the run-of- the-mill Metro and Provincial pages, the Standard chooses to focus on the developmental aspects of our local governments – the projects and programs that eventually (should) lead to the welfare of the average Filipino.

We have underscored our commitment to the local government cause by coming out with several supplements focused on certain LGUs, usually for their anniversaries, foundation days or significant fiestas.

Thankfully, in the seven short months since we launched this section, the LGUs themselves have embraced our unique concept, and are partnering with us to showcase what they are doing (and are going to do) for their constituencies.

As the Standard moves on to its next 30 years, we invite all LGUs to share their stories with us, so the ripples we’ve created with our subtle shift become a wave of progress we can all ride to prosperity.

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PMSPI awardees Christine Herrera Christine is a seasoned journalist who has been covering the House of Representatives for Manila Standard for a decade now. She has won top prize in the first ever PopDev Award for her article on the government’s reproductive health policy as well as in the CMMA for her story on the botched Mamasapano operation.

She may be a fiesty reporter on the field, but to her Manila Standard family, she is everybody’s mamu.

Krisna Lapuz Zurbano Krisna started working for Manila Standard on August 1, 2007. She was initially was assigned to the Circulation Department to monitor, maintain, and update daily subscriptions. As such she was tasked with keeping a record of each subscriber’s data, preparing their billing statements and making sure their payment record is up to date. She was also asked to monitor distribution— keeping a record of transactions made with Metro Manila newspaper carriers and provincial forwarders.

According to her, working for a major newspaper gives her a sense of satisfaction.

“I am happy to be a part of an organization that disseminates informative articles, news and current events to readers. I’ve learned how a newspaper issue

is created and I’ve also learned how to deal with different people. Most importantly, I value the friendship with my co-workers especially, the whole circulation department, and consider them my family because of the support and advice they give – not only on work but also on life and family as well.”

Joy Marie Vallazo Pacete Joy joined started working for Manila Standard on September 7, 2007 as a reliever for Jhing Nierva.

She joined the company’s Credit and Collection department, working under MST Treasury chief Annie Grefal.

Later she transferred to the Billings group of MST Chief Accountant Mario Policarpio Jr. “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Manila Standard, I really feel proud and blessed,” she says.

Jove L. Atienza An accounting major, Jove eschewed the task of crunching numbers for the creativity of designing and laying out pages for publication. He honed his layouting skills in various publications like Malaya Newspaper and The Peninsula Newspaper in Doha, Qatar. He joined Manila Standard in March 1997 as a senior layout artist, assigned to the front page.

As such, he was responsible for the way the Manila Standard looked everyday. In 2004, he was promoted to Layout and Encoding supervisor by then editor-inchief Jullie Yap Daza. He continues to fulfill the daily task of supervisor, assigning and delegating duties to the other layout artists of the newspaper.

Erasmo “Sonny”Espiritu Photographer As the designated roving photographer, Sonny Espiritu is responsible for those interesting human interest photos that are published on the front page. He relies on his instincts and sense of aesthetic to capture slice-of-life “moments” on camera and sharing them with the reading public. He began his career with Standard at the age of 24, as a staff photographer for the company’s sister publication, Savvy, a fortnightly lifestyle magazine. When the company decided to dissolve the publication, Bobby Cabrera, chief photographer of Manila Standard, decided to take him in as part of the Photography department.

Through the years, Espiritu’s foray into the world of photography has garnered him numerous awards and citations from the Catholic Mass Media Awards, the Philippine Press Institute, Press Photographers Association of the Philippines, Sports Foundation of Asia in Malaysia, Konrad Adenaur Foundation Center for Journalism, Population Development Media Awards, and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes (during which he won the Grand Prize for his photo “Isang Pitik sa Charity”.)

“I am humbled and honored to be working in a broadsheet newspaper that allows me to share my point of view with the public, while providing opportunities for me to hone my craft. Without Manila Standard, I would not have received all these awards. I just love photography; I just love to shoot. I love working for the best. That’s why after 20 years, I’m still here in this prestigious publication,” Sonny says.

Joel Espiritu Zurbano “JZ,” as his editors fondly call him, started out 20 years ago as a writer for the Supplements section, in the Advertising department of Manila Standard.

A few months later, management decided to pull him out of Supplements and assign him to the Editorial department as a reliever for reporters who covered the various Police beats in Metro Manila. His first beat assignment as a reporter was with the Southern Police District, and was reassigned to cover the National Bureau of Investigation, and the Western Police District (now Manila Police District).

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PMSPI awardees From G10 Later, he moved on to cover other beats like the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila Development Authority, and local Government Units in the Southern sector of Metro Manila.

“I found my niche in Manila Standard, where I continue to write crime stories – cases handled by the NBI and WPD. I love writing news about crime, and follow-up stories that may eventually help authorities in solving the case.”

Some of his most memorable moments as a reporter include sleeping overnight at the safe house of a witness in a controversial case handled by the NBI – just to get the whole picture of the case. Covering the EDSA People Power 2 that resulted in the ouster of President Joseph Estrada was also memorable.

He covered various government agencies such as Commission on Elections, Department of Public Works and Highways, Bureau of Customs, Immigration, National Police Commission, and Philippines Coast Guard before going to the MMDA and airport beats.

One particular moment though, stands out in his memory.

“The moment I saw my first byline, I said to myself, ‘Yes! I’m writing for a major daily and I’m a reporter of Manila Standard’.”

Reynaldo ‘Ey’ Acasio Ey started working for Manila Standard on September 1, 1992 as a labman/relieverphotographer at Malacañan Palace under probation status.

After six months, he became a regular staff member of Manila Stamdard’s Photo Section, assigned to cover major beats such as Malacañan, Police, Lifestyle, Sports, Business, and News.

Ey believes the primary role of the photojournalist is to be a visual storyteller.

Photographs serve the purpose of enhancing the story for the reader and viewer.

A photojournalist is a specialized type of journalist. A ph in a publication that allows him to showcase and adhere to these tenets.

Roberto Concepcion Puno Obet started working as a night collector at the Manila Standard on August 24, 1992.

This allowed him to learn to communicate with people and develop self-confidence.

He says his main assets are his attention to details and his friendly, professional manner.

“As time passes, I look forward to new challenges which would utilize my talent and skills. I am looking forward to the success of Manila Standard,” he says.

Rodolfo Nuñez Buban Bodjie started in Manila Standard on January 22, 2007 as Material Management Clerk at KPPI.

Javier Alonzo Ruetas Jr. June started in Manila Standard on July 16, 2002 as Junior Provincial Coordinator for the Circulation Department.

Jesus Naorin Belardo Jesse started in Manila Standard on May 7, 1997 as KPPI Machine Helper.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to acknowledge the following, without whose assistance this project would not have been possible.

Rollie Estabillo, Ray Eñano, Riera Mallari, Roderick Dela Cruz, Joyce Pañares, Adelle Chua, Chito Constantino, Christine Herrera, Macon Araneta, Bobby Cabrera, Sonny Espiritu, Bernadette Lunas, Nickie Wang, Jimbo Gulle, Randy Caluag, Sonny Alanguilan, Arman Armero, Yoly Crisanto, Millie Dizon, Annie Ringor, Elaine Alanguilan, Therese Iglesias, Leselle Dalisay, Chris Cahilig, Viveca Singson, Mark Christian Parlade, Jing Flores, Evelyn Morabe, Vic Ferriol, Joba Botana, Dom Bustamante, Rachell Pineda, Rica Baello, Frances Sumulong, Melody Del Rosario, Ms. Em of FFCCII, Dodie Lucas Candice Rodriguez, Shatz Suzara, Nida Estrella, Rhoda Luna, Len Evangelista, Malou Acuña, Gabriel Malvar, Alexis Dela Cruz, Bianca Diaz, Sab Antonio, Franz dela Fuente, Rondell Torres, Eric Apolonio, Mines Cocoba, Bong Devina, Ghia San Pedro, Marvin Dayao, Vanessa Flores, Jane Llanes, Gene Delarama, JB Baylon, Maddie Cabrerra, Delfin Zoleta, Nina Prim. Dax Avenido, Aileen Frugal, Aisha Perey, Cas Maniquiz, Joy Andrade, Ralph Garcia, Jelly Quiambao, Jag Guanzon, Maricar dela Cruz, Grace Velarde, Delia Barcelon, Fe Dela Cruz, Mike Miranda, Jet Tan, Reymer Paglinawan, Jane Cruz, Sarah Suan, Mara Cordova, Cresta Oliva, Marco Sindiong, Jaja Macatuno, Marvin Capuyan, Blanche Arreza, Kathy De Guzman Ai Belino, Zet Zapata, Estela dela Paz, Roulee Jane Calayag, Ms. Rhea of FPH, Hazel Velasco, Ina Soriano Bautista, Madelyn Montecillo, Bert Sulat, Sozing de Silva, Randy Lumacang, James Segovia, Bryan Briones, Krisna Zurbano, Elvin Clarete, Laurenz Araullo, Alfie Payumo, Chito Torrijos

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S WE reach this significant milestone, the Manila Standard management and staff would like to take this opportunity to sincerely express our gratitude to our valued advertisers and ad agencies for their tremendous support these past 30 years. To the following supporters and friends we offer our heartfelt thanks.

Here is the list of Top Advertising awardees.

TOP ADVERTISERS AWARDEES MITSUBISHI MOTORS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION CITY GOVERNMENT OF MAKATI TOYOTA MOTOR PHILIPPINES CORPORATION MEGAWORLD CORPORATION SM MART, INC. NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL SERVICES, INC. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE GLOBE TELECOM, INC

TOP AGENCY AWARDEES

PHD MEDIA NETWORK STARCOM MEDIAVEST GROUP MEDIALINE ADVERTISING AGENCY DESIGNWORKS, INC.

Loyal subscribers

Ms. Sydney Young – Manila Standard’s loyal subscriber awardee

Dra. Alice Benedicto – Manila Standard’s loyal subscriber awardee

Ms. Sydney Young has been a Manila Standard subscriber for more than 15 years. She likes Manila Standard because of its short and concise reportage. According to her, the said newspaper is also written according to the news’ importance. She is also happy because all her concerns regarding her subscription are accommodated by the staff immediately. She also said that her favorite part of the newspaper is the front page. On the other hand, she truly likes Jojo Robles as a columnist.

Stay impartial is her message to Manila Standard.

Dra. Alice Benedicto has been a Manila Standard’s subscriber for more than 15 years.

According to her, ‘‘Manila Standard is not biased, it reports in a truthful neutral way.’’

There are more articles to read. She likes the front page of the newspaper because she can easily find the continuation of a specific news story on the following page. Her favorite section is the Opinion page. Meanwhile, she likes Avecilla, Kapunan, Tony Lopez, Jojo Robles, Father Aquino and Lito Banayo as columnists of the newspaper. She also likes the LGU section and the World news. Keep up the good work is her message to Manila Standard.

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The All-New Fortuner now also comes with a capacitive touchscreen audio with navigation and a MultiInformation Display for both the G and the V grades.

THIS mid-size Toyota SUV is not called Fortuner for nothing.

Culled from the word “fortunate”, the iconic model was created with the primary intent of providing its owners an enviable prestige, something that will evoke a strong and active persona.

The first time Fortuner was introduced in 2005, Filipino customers had to make prior reservation. They have to wait for awhile before getting their hands on their new baby.

It did not disappoint. The new

generation was admired for its impressive look, durability, reliability and all-terrain capability.

Knowing Toyota, it doesn’t sit on its laurels.

It is always on the lookout for something new. Just last month, the number one automotive company in the country, treated a select media to an exclusive preview of the muchawaited full model change of the Toyota Fortuner.

Brandishing a more distinctive, sleek and powerful design, this latest

generation of the Fortune also put premium on performance.

“Our concept was to build a true SUV that has style and confidence.

The all-new Fortuner is the outcome of our continuous efforts to redefine toughness,” said executive chief engineer Hiroki Nakajima in describing the concept for the AllNew Fortuner.

TOUGH & COOL DESIGN The new Fortuner looks smarter and bolder in every angle, thanks to a

DRIVE INSPIRING ADVENTURE It’s definitely a different kind of driving experience with this second-generation Fortuner that is powered by a GD series engine whose performance is maximized in the newly-developed six-speed transmission.

The result is a balanced powerful performance and fuel efficiency.

With Toyota, power doesn’t mean more noise.

The new engine is considerably more discreet in practical usage conditions—vibrations and road noise are well suppressed even on rough terrain. Moreover, its handling and ride comfort has been improved on all road conditions.

The Fortuner driving experience has been brought to even greater heights as seen in its new,

convenient and modern driving options. Its Drive Mode Select available in both the G and V grades allow the SUV to easily switch from more fuel efficient drives to more powerful rides.

SAFETY IN THE SUV For those who opt for the premium 4x4 V model, the safety features top the list of upgrades as it is equipped with front, driver knee, side and curtain shield airbags.

With the all-new Fortuner, control is the name of the game.

Vehicle operation is simplified with the adoption of the *Push Start System and a *Smart Keyless Entry that allows for easier entry to the vehicle.

The doors can be locked/unlocked and the engine can be started/ stopped simply by carrying the key.

This control features enable the customer to “Own Your World.”

Truly, this Fortuner has been created for those who are unrivalled in their field, for those who set the standard and for those who command respect.

The All-new Fortuner is offered in five variants with a starting price of 1,386,000 PHP. The All-New SUV comes in seven (7) shades: Super White, Silver Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Gray Metallic, White Pearl (additional P15,000) and its new colors Phantom Brown Metallic and Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic.

Visit your nearest Toyota dealership to know more about the said model.

For more information on the Allnew Fortuner, log on to www.toyota. com.ph or contact our Customer Assistance Center at 819 2912 or visit any of the 51 authorized Toyota dealerships nationwide.

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