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Missed your copy of Manila Standard? Call or text our Circulation Hotline at 0917-8848655 or email: circulation@manilastandard.net PH EAGLE HAS LANDED IN S’PORE. A male Philippine eagle named Geothermica is seen Wednesday in an enclosure at Jurong Bird Park in Singapore, which unveiled two Philippine eagles at its main aviary, the first breeding pair of the critically endangered raptors to be brought outside their native habitat as part of a conservation plan. AFP

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Overworked laborers SEA Games no-no—group

By Vito Barcelo and Darwin G. Amojelar

of their rights and occupational safety and health standards, the Associated Labor Union-Trade Union Congress of the PhilFORCING construction workers to work ippines said Wednesday.

The workers’ group issued the stateovertime just to finish the Southeast Asian Games venue on time is a violation ment after a construction worker identi-

fied as Richard De Los Santos fell from a scaffolding after working for almost 24 hours to complete the renovation of Rizal Memorial Complex in Manila, the venue for the first football match in Next page

Duterte: Probe SEAG snafu Targets Cayetano, P50-m cauldron, other ‘blunders’

By MJ Blancaflor, Maricel V. Cruz and Macon Ramos-Araneta

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RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will order an investigation into irregularities and allegations of corruption hounding the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Malacañang said Wednesday.

The investigation will include House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, since he chairs the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Or Organizing Committee, as well as the controversial P50-million stadium cauldron, Presidential Spokesman Sal Salvador Panelo said.

The Palace official said the President was “displeased” upon hearing the mishaps in the regional games while he was in South Korea to attend the summit.

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COMPLAINTS CONTINUE.

While the PLDT Group deploys fixed and wireless networks in New Clark City (left above) to provide connectivity for the 30th SEA Games, with workers going on double-quick to finish the Aquatics Center (far left) and the Athletes Village (left), the workers’ group ALU-TUCP says forcing construction workers to work overtime just to finish the Games’ venue violates their rights and occupational safety and health standards. Ey Acasio

Senate paves way for ‘20 budget to reach bicam

By MJ Blancaflor SENATORS on Wednesday voted 22-0 to approve on third and final reading the proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020.

Senator Juan Edgardo Angara read the

committee amendments to the House version of the bill, including the addition of P6 billion to the Department of Education’s Last Mile School Program.

The department will also get an extra P5.17 billion for its voucher program for private senior high school.

The budget for state universities and colleges was also increased by P1.158 billion.

The government-run Philippine General Hospital will get a P644-million increase over its House allotment.

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TALK of perhaps the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner, you have it on your table.And a quick burp soon enough.

After selling a max total of three Next page

By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Rio N. Araja SENATOR Christopher Lawrence Go Wednesday thanked Vice President Leni Robredo after she threatened to reveal what she discovered during her short stint as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs.

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Pag-IBIG ups savings rate Losing Nemo PARIS—The star of Pixar’s blockbuster “Finding Nemo” may be about to vanish again—this time for good—as its peculiar mating habits put it at risk from climate Next page

By Julito G. Rada

Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs and their providers.

He said a task force led by the BuFINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Wednesday there will be no reau of Internal Revenue had so far Next page letup in the crackdown on tax-dodging

Go twits Leni: Gov’t: Narcos can’t win war; P2.5-b shabu seized ‘Tokhang’ turns into ‘toklang’ THE drug syndicates persistently trying to smuggle shabu into the Philippines will never win against the Duterte administration, Malacañang said Wednesday.

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Finance vows relentless tax campaign vs. POGOs

PAG-IBIG Fund said Wednesday it will soon raise the three-decadeold mandatory savings rate of P100 per month of its members, and after months of public consultations and getting the support of labor and employer groups.

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SEIZED SHABU.

Elements of PNP-DEG and Las Piñas CPS, in coordination with PDEA, conducted drug operation at a parking lot at C5 Extention, Barangay Manuyo in Las Piñas City, which resulted in the arrest of two suspects, Joel and Merwin Bustamante, both residing at Tejeros, Malabon City, and seized 17 kilos of shabu. The suspects are said to be couriers of one Liu Chao, a Chinese citizen arrested in Makati. Norman Cruz

Presidential Spokesman Salvador Pan“Despite the implementation of Oplan elo made the statement after police seized Tokhang, the syndicates are thinking of P2.5 billion worth of shabu from a Chi- ways to enter the country,” Panelo told nese national during a buy-bust operation state-run Radyo Pilipinas. in Makati City on Tuesday night.

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Comelec hits out at House meddling in party-list cases A COMMISSION on Elections official on Tuesday criticized the resolution by the House of Representatives urging them to immediately resolve pending cases of two party-list groups.

“That Resolution of the House of Reps ‘urging’ the @COMELEC to resolve the cases encroaches on our independence as an independent constitutional Commission,” Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said in her Twitter account, @ commrguanzon.

“By law, it is only the COMELEC that has exclusive sole power to register and qualify political parties and partylist nominees,” the COMELEC official added.

At the same time, Guanzon said as far as the two cases were concerned, they are following the due process.

“Parties Cardemas were given due process... Hearings pleadings... but petitioners against them also have the right to be heard,” she added.

“What right to due process was violated by us @COMELEC? It is the people that have a right to due process here,” the Commissioner added. PNA

‘Low-vaccine areas polio's weakest spot’ THE Department of Health said Wednesday the polio virus was found in some two dozen samples from the environment, indicating that its carriers are continuously “shedding” or spreading the disease in their communities.

Twenty-six of 142 samples taken from bodies of water and sewage plants tested positive for polio— 25 from the National Capital Region and one from Davao City, the DOH said.

“If viruses continue to spread from person-to-person in areas with low immunization coverage, the polio virus evolves and regains the ability to cause paralysis,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said.

Duque again urged parents to have their children aged five years old and younger vaccinated for polio.

The DOH on Monday launched the third round of its mass vaccination drive in Metro Manila. The second round in Mindanao will run until Dec. 7.

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Thanksgiving dinner packages last year at $150,000 apiece, New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse is pulling strings this time to offer the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving experience yet once more―this time the price is $181,000, or roughly P9.3 million under present currency exchange rate.

The over-the-top Thanksgiving package not only includes a culinary cornucopia of some of the world’s richest ingredients―headlined by two free-range, $145-per-pound gold-painted, gold-dusted and gold-flaked turkeys―but also equally rich experiences, like a $50,000 seven-day SeaDream Yacht Club Cruise for two, with luxurious owner’s suite accommodations.

At of $181,000, the package is roughly 3,700-times the average Thanksgiving dinner in America, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

“Our culinary staff develops the menu and from there we seek out the most expensive ingredients in the world,” Old Homestead co-owner Marc Sherry has told Yahoo Finance.

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change, scientists said on Tuesday.

They observed the vibrantly coloured clownfish—which live in anemones—for more than 10 years around Kimbe Island off eastern Papua New Guinea.

A team from France’s National Centre for Scientific Research along with other scientists established that the fish were picky about the way they choose their mates.

Given that both anemone and their clownfish tenants ultimately rely for their survival on coral, which is under threat from warming seas and threats such as pollution and human intrusion, they may need to adapt quickly.

The scientists say this can be achieved only with great difficulty.

“The reproductive success of a population is what guarantees [its ability] to adapt,” CNRS researcher Benoit Poujol told AFP. And clownfish have a “very particular” reproductive cycle, dependent on a stable, benign environment. AFP

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Court upholds DAP ruling: Abad liable

In a four-page resolution, the CA’s Former Special Fourteenth Division through Associate Justice Zenaida GalapateLaguilles ruled that Abad failed to raise new arguments that would warrant the reversal of its Feb. 27 decision that upheld the findings of the Office of the Ombudsman holding former Budget and Management secretary accountable for

simple misconduct.

“After a review of the grounds relied upon by the petitioner, this Court finds no compelling reason to amend our decision as the issues raised have already been resolved and covered extensively in the assailed resolution,” the appellate court stressed.

Since Abad is no longer in public ser-

vice and may not be suspended anymore, the penalty is convertible to a fine equivalent to his three-month salary.

The figures were not disclosed.

The CA reiterated its earlier decision that Abad intruded into the powers of Congress by effectively modifying the provisions on savings in the General Appropriations Act of 2012 when he issued National Budget Circular 541, which consolidate savings or unutilized balances and withdraw unobligated balances of agencies with low levels of obligations.

NBC 541 provided the principal bases for the withdrawal of unobligated allotments which were declared as savings and used to fund programs, activities and projects under the DAP. “Thus, Abad may not successfully evade liability by invoking good faith.

While Abad’s desire to fast track public spending and push economic growth is laudable and the implementation of the

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sports tourism industry,” Salceda said.

The current budget allocated for the hosting of the 30th SEA Games is P6 billion—a large amount but “not excessive,” Salceda said.

He said Singapore spent the equivalent of P12 billion in 2015 for hosting 36 sports and 402 events, while Malaysia invested P6.3 billion for hosting 39 sports and 404 events in 2017.

“After the 30th SEA Games, there is a greater opportunity, with a lot of economic returns to bid for bigger international multi-sport events like the 2022 Asian Indoor Martial Arts, 2030 Asian Games or even one day the Olympic Games,” Salceda said.

“The Philippines will even host the FIBA World Cup 2023 even if there are great but limited facilities available,” he added.

He said the New Clark City Athletics Stadium and Aquatics Center, the flagship venue of the 30th SEA Games, including the Athletes Village which can house 1,575 athletes, will continue to be used by local athletes for their training.

House leaders on Wednesday appealed to critics to set aside their complaints until after the regional event is over.

Deputy Majority Leader and Camiguin Rep. Xavier Jesus Romualdo, Salceda, and Bulacan Rep. Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado defended Cayetano, chairman of the Phisgoc, saying the tirades were unfair and could hurt morale among Filipino athletes.

“We should withhold judgment on our hosting of the SEA Games until after it is over,” said Romualdo. “Our assessment should based on the entirety of our hosting and not just on some shortcomings at the start of the games. That’s why I think it’s

not fair to overly criticize Speaker Cayetano and the organizers at this point.”

“We should see first what they have in store for everyone for the entire duration of our hosting and allow them to do their thing,” he added.

Senate President Vicente Sotto III recalled that when he was a player, then a coach of the national bowling team, they spent for their meals and even lodging.

Reacting to criticism of the food being offered to athletes, Sotto said the organizers of the SEA Games were being “too hospitable.”

Sotto competed in the 1970s and early 1980s, when he said host countries even tried to make other teams “uncomfortable” so that they would lose.

“Why do you think the host country always wins? The host country is not supposed to feed them, etc., etc., etc. We spent for our meals and other expenses, even lodging,” Sotto said.

“There are times when we should stop bickering about petty things!” he added, railing at criticism on social media.

In his time, he said, accommodations usually meant dormitories.

“Here they have hotels, and food,” he said, noting this was much better compared to other countries.

The Metro Manila Development Authority and Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit will close the following roads from 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 30 to Dec. 11.

• Along Adriatico—from President Quirino to P. Ocampo (both bound directions) • Along P. Ocampo—from Taft Ave. to Adriatico (westbound direction only) Motorists are advised to use alternative routes. With PNA

workers’ right to safety and health,” Seno said.

“This is a clear case of a coercive policy environment for workers to work even beyond their limit causing over fatigue and exhaustion. Work over fatigue is the leading cause of workplace mishaps deaths, injury and handicap anywhere in the world,” said Seno.

He said that the Ospital ng Maynila doctors diagnosed De Los Santos with bleeding and a fracture to the skull following the fall.

Under Republic Act 11058, otherwise known as “An Act Strenghtening Compliance With Occupational Safety and Health Standards,” Seno said it is the duty of the employers, project-owners, contractors and sub-contractors to keep he workplace free from hazardous conditions that can cause death, illness or physical harm to the workers.

Transport delays, footballers training in the streets and two toilets in one stall

were part of a chaotic final build-up that has put the Philippines under pressure.

The worst incidents have spilled forth under the hashtag #SEAGamesfail, including scaffolding clinging to an incomplete stadium renovation and a temporary press room built from unpainted cinder blocks.

In one tweet, the Games’ slogan of “We Win as One”, was twisted into “Wiwi as One” to accompany a photo of one venue’s ladies’ room, where contractors had put two toilets in a single stall—an image that has gone viral.

This came on top of the Philippines apologizing Sunday for leaving incoming football squads stranded at the airport or stuck waiting hours to check in to their rooms.

As part of that episode, one hotel issued this clarification: “We asked them (the players) if they needed chairs but they declined, preferring the floors so they could lie down to rest.” With AFP

By Rey E. Requejo

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HE Court of Appeals sustained its earlier decision finding former Budget Secretary Florencio Abad administratively liable for simple misconduct for the implementation of the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program of the administration of then President Benigno Aquino III, which has been declared illegal by the Supreme Court.

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said they should fix it and we won’t be embarrassed to other countries. He said they will be held accountable,” Panelo said in an interview with state-run Radyo Pilipinas.

“The President will investigate into irregularities, incompetence or corruption that were reported in the newspapers,” Panelo added.

Both foreign and local athletes have complained about problems with accommodation, food, facilities, and transportation. Media practitioners also complained about the inefficient accreditation process.

These blunders prompted Phisgoc and Malacañang to issue an apology.

Despite the bad press, Albay Rep. Joey Salceda on Wednesday said there will be a “tidal wave of reversal” of public sentiment on the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games once the opening ceremonies take place on Nov. 30.

Salceda said the Philippine 2019 hosting is expected to be the biggest in the history of the biennial event with 56 sports and 530 events to be contested by more than 11,000 athletes and team officials.

“These games will make you proud as a Filipino... Those who are negative about it, you will eat your own words,” Salceda said in a mix of English and Filipino.

“Hosting an international multi-sport event is a matter of national pride. There is no price tag for that. It will showcase our people, our culture, and our values. It also benefits the country’s efforts in tourism foreign investment and international

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the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

“De Los Santos confessed that he and 25 other construction workers had been exhausted after working for almost a day to finish the renovation amid a memorandum from the Philippine Sports Commission officials to put all hands on deck for the SEA Games venue construction,” ALU-TUCP vice president Gerard Seno said.

“Pushing construction workers to work beyond the standard eight-hour work period already poses serious threat to their health and safety due to the kind of menial and tedious nature of their work. Pushing construction workers further to work for almost a day and rushing them to do their tasks like in this particular case is putting them at greatest risk which is a violation of

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the increase from P100 to P150 by January 2021 and to P200 by January 2023.

The same increase will also be applied to the counterpart share of employers.

“For us to continue offering the lowest loan rates to our members, the Pag-IBIG Fund board has thoroughly discussed as early as the first quarter of this year the need to increase the monthly savings of our members,” said Secretary Eduardo del Rosario, chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council and

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Robredo, in a speech before new graduates of a fellowship program in New Manila in Quezon City, declined to comment, when asked, on her fight against illegal drugs.

But she called on the 39 graduates to do their best in serving the people amid “so many limitations to be a true leader.”

Go, who stressed the government’s war on drugs should not be politicized, warned drug lords that their “vacation is over” now that Robredo had been sacked from ICAD. “To the drug lords, your vacation is over,” said Go, adding during Robredo’s two-week stint with ICAD, they have been

Pag-IBIG Fund board of trustees.

“And, because President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has standing orders to consider the plight of the Filipino workers, we have decided to implement the adjustment over a staggered period to allow all our stakeholders to prepare.”

Pag-IBIG Fund chief executive Acmad Rizaldy Moti said the increase in the demand for the agency’s home loans may soon outpace the growth in its collections partly derived from the P100 monthly savings of its members.

He said the agency’s home loan releases alone grew at an average rate of 17.5 percent annually in the last five years. hearing about her program “Toklang [talk lang].”

He stressed that the Duterte administration’s fight against illegal drugs continued, emphasizing the government’s commitment to put an end to the illegal drug menace in the country.

While the government tries to be inclusive in welcoming ideas and suggestions from everyone, Go said it was difficult to mix administration and opposition members in the fight against illegal drugs as it was a “delicate” policy matter.

Meanwhile, detained Senator Leila de Lima said Robredo’s removal from ICAD less than three weeks into her appointment was proof that the President was afraid to let her win the anti-narcotics campaign.

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“What’s important to me is we’re able to arrest them and discover their illegal acts. They may be doing a good maneuver, but our operatives are doing great.

The alleged drug couriers of the Chinese national who was arrested in Makati City were nabbed by authorities in Las Piñas City, the Philippine National Police said.

PNP spokesman Bernard Banac identified the suspects as Joel Bustamante and Merwin Bustamante, both residents of Tenejeros, Malabon City.

Around 371 kilograms of shabu, one of the largest hauls of illegal drugs in 2019, were discovered inside an apartment in San Antonio village in Makati City on Tuesday night, according to a spot report by the PNP-Drug Enforcement Group.

PNP officer-in-charge Archie Gamboa said the buy-bust operation led to the arrest of the Chinese national identified as Liu Chao.

The suspect, who has been staying at the rented apartment for two weeks, was arrested after selling shabu to a poseur.

Police are now investigating how the illegal drugs were transported to Makati City.

Panelo said he was confident the PNP is on top of the situation to stop drug proliferation in the country. PNA

DAP, in fact undeniably yielded positive results that enhance economic welfare of the country his defenses cannot override the clear mandate of the law,” the CA noted.

“As responsible public officer, Abad ought to have been well aware that he has no authority to overrule the requirements of established rules and the fundamental law of the land,” it said.

The Supreme Court declared DAP as unconstitutional in its 2014 decision, specifically on the withdrawal of unobligated allotments from the implementing agencies; the declaration of the withdrawn unobligated allotments and unreleased appropriations as savings prior to the end of the fiscal year without complying with the statutory definition of savings contained in the GAA; and the cross-border transfers of the savings of the Executive to augment the appropriations of other offices outside the executive branch.

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Angara said P920 million was allocated to the Philippine Army to activate one infantry division to directly address the continuing threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

The Philippine National Police will be getting P1.529-billion increase for various programs.

It was unclear how the budget changes would be funded.

The Senate approval paves the way for senators and representatives to reconcile differences in the versions of the budget bill in a bicameral conference committee.

Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the 2020 national budget.

Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said the budget aims to fund programs and projects that will help accelerate investments in public infrastructure, improve anti-poverty measures, and intensify employment generation.

“The public is assured that the President will carefully scrutinize whatever appropriations bill that will be transmitted to his office by Congress to ensure that the same would be in accordance with the imperatives of the Constitution and responsive to the needs of the Filipino people before it becomes a law,” Panelo said.

The Executive branch, Panelo added, hopes that the bicameral conference committee of the legislature will reconcile the conflicting provisions found in the two versions of the proposed budget “without prolonged partisan discussion and undue delay.”

The government was forced to run on a reenacted budget this year for four months following wrangling among lawmakers over alleged pork insertions in the national spending plan.

President Rodrigo Duterte has previously certified the 2020 national budget as urgent.

Senator Panfilo Lacson, meanwhile, said there is a need to download resources directly to local government units to prevent lawmakers from making insertions in the budget and provide for a more equitable distribution of resources.

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shut down at least three tax-evading POGOs and collected an initial $25 million (about P1.2 billion) from one of those online gaming companies.

“Basically, we’re going hard against people who are evading taxes,” Dominguez said in a statement.

Internal Revenue said it had closed 11 offshore gaming branches for tax violations.

The branches, owned by service provider New Oriental Club 88 Corp., were closed for not paying taxes. The branches were also unregistered, BIR deputy commissioner for Operations Arnel Guballa said.

Meanwhile, police said they arrested eight Chinese nationals and a Filipino in separate operations in Laguna and Parañaque City.

PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group spokesman Joel Saliba identified the suspects as Chen Kai En, Wang Jian Xiong, Mei Lin and Ariel Carmona, a Filipino. They were all arrested in San Pedro City, Laguna, on Saturday.

The next day, the suspects’ cohorts Jack Chan and Ruohuang Chen were arrested in Cabuyao City.

Internal Revenue said it had so far collected P1.63 billion in withholding taxes from POGOs and their service providers covering the period January to August this year.

These online gaming firms paid P175 million in withholding taxes in 2017 and P579 million in 2018.

BIR deputy commissioner Arnel Guballa said the bureau had so far listed 218 POGOs and their service providers with a total of 108,914 foreign workers. With PNA

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MARCH FOR HEALTH.

Health groups carrying banners marched along University of Santo Tomas going to Mendiola St. in Manila on Nov. 27, as they underscore the plight of the country’s ‘ailing health system.’

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New Skyway ramp to ease traffic in SLEX —SMC’s Ang SAN Miguel Corp. president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang said traffic on the South Luzon Expressway is expected to ease with the Dec. 1 reopening of the third lane of the Skyway at-grade level, and the opening of a new, two-lane ramp connecting the Alabang viaduct to the elevated Skyway.

“These enhancements will ensure that there will be five lanes available to northbound SLEX vehicles during rush hours, even as we go full blast with the construction of the Skyway Extension project.”

Motorists will be able to use the original three lanes at the at-grade section, plus 2 more lanes at the elevated section,” Ang said.

This is a considerable improvement from previous conditions, wherein five lanes on the SLEX would narrow to just three at the Alabang viaduct.

To make this possible, Skyway reconfigured and maximized the first section of the elevated Skyway coming from the Alabang-Zapote road to three lanes, from the original two.

With the new ramp connecting to the elevated section, northbound traffic from SLEX can be accommodated without significantly impacting traffic coming from the Alabang-Zapote road.

The original design for the AlabangZapote road Skyway ramp, built by the previous concessionaire, is one lane northbound and one lane southbound.

At certain times in the morning, when traffic is heaviest, both lanes are used for northbound traffic.

The advantage of the new three-lane configuration at the start of the elevated portion is that lane assignments can be easily adjusted depending on traffic volume.

As such, even with the new ramp, motorists coming from the AlabangZapote road will retain the use of one to two lanes, depending on traffic volume.

At night, when southbound traffic is heavier, more or all lanes—including the two lanes on the new ramp—can be assigned for southbound use. PNA

51 Pinoy war vets gain US gold honor A TOTAL of 51 Filipino World War II veterans posthumously received on Tuesday the prestigious US Congressional Gold Medal Award for their gallantry during the war in defense of freedom and democracy.

During the awarding ceremony at the AFP Officers Club in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim personally handed the award to the sons or daughters of Filipino war veterans who had passed away years back.

This brought to 335 as of Nov. 26, 2019 the total number of Filipino WWII veterans who are recipients of the medal since the first awarding was made at the Emancipation Hall, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., on Oct. 25, 2017. PNA

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Military launches campus lectures to teachers, students

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O PREVENT the recruitment of minors, especially young students by the New People’s Army, the military recently launched campus lectures among teachers, students and parents in different school institutions in Eastern Samar.

According to Army Capt. Reynaldo Aragones Jr., chief if the Public Affairs Office of the 8th Infantry Division based in Catbalogan, Samar, a total of 75 teach-in engagements were conducted in different schools and universities in the province to prevent the youth from being recruited to join the CPP-NPA through their terrorist organizations.

The lectures include career guidance symposium, information drive, youth leadership summit and campus peace awareness dialogue, Aragones said.

“These series of school engagements are the results of inter-agency efforts in protecting our children from being misled to join the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) and eventually as armed combatants,” he said.

Aragones cited the case of Rey Christian “Chan-Chan” Sabado, a first year accountancy student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, an NPA recruit, who was apprehended by elements of the 20th Infantry Battalion in Northern Samar.

Aside from rescuing Sabado, army troopers belonging to the 46th Infanty Batallion also rescued a “Ka Louie,” a 17-year-old child warrior in Northern Samar and a Grade 11 student in Barangay Lim-ao, Hinabangan, Samar.

Aragones added that policemen in Victoria, Northern Samar also captured Aljon Cardenas, a young NPA combatant who reportedly led the attack on the town’s Municipal Police Station, and the death of an NPA amazon in an encounter with soldiers from the 14th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Pinanagan, Borongan, Eastern Samar.

“Their revelations confirm the CTGs deceptive recruitment in schools and universities which is contrary to the claims of the CPP-NPA-NDF hierarchy. They often poison the minds of the students to take up arms against the government, join rallies and shouting to overthrow the government,” Aragones said.

Most of the participants of the school symposium expressed gratitude to the

Philippine Army in giving enlightenment, providing the, guidance and perseverance in reaching them out.

“I enjoin the parents to monitor their children’s activities diligently and the teachers to be vigilant against the misleading recruitment schemes being employed by the front organizations of the CPP-NPA-NDF in their respective schools and universities,” said 8th ID commander Maj. Gen. Pio Q. Diñoso III. Meanwhile, three members of the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed in military air and ground assaults in Maguindanao Tuesday, an official said.

Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Central, said the continuing “surgical operation” is focused against the BIFF faction under commander Bungos in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao.

After the airstrikes, ground troops from the 33rd Infantry Battalion and 12th Special Forces Battalion conducted clearing operations that led to the recovery of cadavers of three slain BIFF in Barangay Pusao, Shariff Saydona Mustapha.

Carreon said troops also recovered one 5.56 mm K2 assault rifle and one .454-caliber pistol in the rebels’ hideout.

Ground troops turned over the remains of the slain BIFF members to local officials, led by village councilman Abo Kalim, so they can be given burial rites in accordance with Islamic tradition. With PNA

22k-plus jobs offered on DOLE’s 86th founding anniversary

By Vito Barcelo MORE than 22,000 local and overseas job opportunities will be offered to jobseekers at the seven job fair sites across the country in celebration of the Labor department’s 86th founding anniversary.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced that a total of 184 participating employers, 132 local and 52 overseas, will be offering 22,280 local and overseas jobs in the National Capital Region, Ilocos Region, CALABARZON, and Bicol Region.

The job fairs will be held on the

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Former President Fidel V. Ramos and former Taiwan President Ma Yung Jeou in playful pose during Ma’s visit to FVR’s RPDEV office in Makati City.

FVR called for stronger relations between the Philippines and Taiwan.

Ma is in the country to meet with Philippine leaders.

following dates and venues: Nov. 28: Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City (NCR) ; Dec. 4: Ayala Malls, Legazpi City, Albay (Region 5); Dec. 5: Bacnotan, La Union (Region 1) and Robinson’s Galleria South, San Pedro City, Laguna (Region 4A); Dec. 9: Robinson’s Place, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte (Region 1); Dec. 11: Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center, Alaminos City, Pangasinan (Region 1); Dec. 16: Dagupan City Astrodome, Dagupan City, Pangasinan (Region 1).

The local jobs with the most number of vacancies are for the positions of production operator, customer service representative, technical support

representative, counter support services, sewer, warehouse custodian, loan officers, retail service assistant, and receiving admin specialist.

For those seeking overseas employment, the top vacancies are for production worker, nurse, laboratory technician, and respiratory technician.

Bello advised jobseekers to be ready with the following application requirements: resume or curriculum vitae (bring extra copies for multiple job applications); 2 x 2 ID pictures; certificate of employment for those formerly employed; diploma and/ or transcript of records; and authenticated birth certificate.

LAWMAKERS who took part in the pilot registration of the Philippine Identification System, conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, urged Filipinos to register during the scheduled PhilSys nationwide registration in July 2020.

Republic Act 11055 or the PhilSys, the government’s central identification platform, shall create a single official identification card, to be known as the Phil-ID, for all citizens that would interconnect government-issued IDs. It aims to simplify transactions and promote ease of doing business, which has been a priority of the Duterte administration.

Rep. Estrellita Suansing of Nueva Ecija, co-author of the PhilSys Act, underscored the significance of the system and its benefits to the Filipinos.

“Actually, very important ito because the advantage is isa na lang ang ID. Hindi na yung marami kang itatago and marami kang a-applyan. Di rin tulad ng ibang IDs na may validity,” she said.

Similarly, Rep. Marlyn Alonte of Biñan City cited how PhilSys can be advantageous to its registrants.

Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona of Romblon noted the convenience of having a single official ID. “I think everybody should get that because once you have that ID, it’s an all-in ID already. Unlike now, you have to present normally at least two or three.

That single ID will already confirm your identification,” he said.

Rep. Cesar Jimenez Jr. of Zamboanga City also encouraged Filipinos to register as soon as it is rolled out nationwide next year since the Phil-ID shall streamline private and public transactions as well as abridge various government processes.

‘Gov’t funds ready for climate change’ ENVIRONMENT Secretary Roy Cimatu on Wednesday cited the government’s “considerable progress” in providing funds for climate resilience in the last four years.

He said the government has signified its serious commitment to build safe and sustainable communities in the face of climate change.

“Since we started tagging the climate change budget in 2015, there has been an increasing trend in the budget that supports climate adaptation and mitigation,” he added.

He said the budgetary allocation for climate change increased to P132 billion in 2019 from P76 billion in 2015.

Despite the increase, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said the amount was still “not enough” to generate more and better targeted investments for climate resilience.

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PCUP holds job fair for poor SAYING that the poor need more jobs and livelihood opportunities, the Presidential Commission on Urban Poor on Wednesday vowed to stay away from a grand celebration of its annual Urban Poor Solidarity Week in December.

Alvin Feliciano, PCUP chairman and chief executive officer, assured the public that instead of spending too much money for a “luxurious” celebration of the yearly activity, the agency would focus more on providing employment and livelihood program to the needy and jobless.

To celebrate the agency’s significant contribution on poverty reduction, the PCUP is set to hold a mega job fair in Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao next month, he said.

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CAAP opens int’l flights in Bohol INTERNATIONAL airlines have started operating flight services in BoholPanglao International Airport.

The most recent, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, was South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air. BPIA and CAAP officials welcomed Jeju Air’s inaugural flight from Incheon, South Korea on Nov. 21, carrying 187 passengers and one infant, and manned by two cockpit crew and four cabin attendants.

CAAP chief information officer and spokesperson Eric Apolonio said the inaugural flight of Jeju’s 7C-4407 was welcomed by water cannon salute courtesy of BPIA Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team.

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Talking too much LAST Tuesday’s supplement on my book as a journalist for almost 70 years made me larger than life! Thanks to Manila Standard publisher Rollie Estabillo and Opinion Editor Adelle Chua and everybody else who made it happen.

My book, The Road Never Ends, will be launched on Jan. 30 through the courtesy of House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez.

There is no excuse for the SEA Games snafu.

At first I was hesitant to write my memoirs. I am neither pop star nor politician. I am just a journalist who wants to make a difference.

I had two reasons for writing my book. First, I wanted it to be an inspiration for aspiring journalists. I wanted to tell the world about the risks and dangers of pursuing the truth.

Second, I wanted people to see that journalism is not your ordinary profession. Rather, it is a calling that requires sheer hard work, fortitude, patience and perseverance.

I recommended my favorite prayer— “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” *** In an earlier column I said that if President Duterte would fire Vice President Leni Robredo—which he exactly

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did, eventually—Robredo would go to town announcing that she was fired because he was afraid she may succeed.

True to form, Robredo is doing exactly that. She now claims she has discovered many things as co-chair of the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs and would tell the people about these discoveries in the coming days.

Santa Banana, either Robredo is bluffing of she’s making things up!

How can she claim to know all these things when she has barely warmed her seat? Yes, she wanted the list of high-value targets and narco-politicians but Mr. Duterte was wary that she would share this list to her friends at the United Nations and United States.

More importantly, it all boils down to trust. Duterte does not trust Robredo, plain and simple. She keeps needling him on everything and anything.

Yes, there are many shortcomings in Duterte’s war on drugs. This is why despite his brutal approach, the menace remains. The demand is there, and to respond to this, the suppliers thrive.

This is the reason that the drug problem will outlast Duterte. *** As a Filipino, I am embarrassed with what is happening at the Southeast Asian Games which we are hosting this year.

How could the organizers allow many blunders? These started with the arrival of the athletes from other countries. They were made to wait for a long time and they were brought to the wrong hotels. They were fed with kikiam—which is not a nutritious food.

And what is happening at the Rizal Memorial Stadium? The venue has not been fully finished. There are no dugouts, even!

Worse, the blame game goes on.

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HE inauspicious start of this year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is quickly becoming a lesson for Filipino officials.

Two things need to be done. First, competent and efficient leadership must be quickly asserted to ensure that our visitors—athletes and officials from our Southeast Asian neighbors—are accorded the treatment they deserve. Second, all parties concerned must stop finger pointing and work together to avert further international embarrassment. There will be time enough to ascribe blame—after the Games are over.

By now, we are all familiar with the stories that marred the run-up to the Games’ opening on Nov. 30. One visiting football team waited for hours at the airport before their transportation took them to their hotel, which had no provisions for their early check-in. At least one team was taken to the wrong hotel, and athletes from Muslim countries were offered no halal food and given Chinese sausages made of minced pork. Foreign

and local press alike struggled with an accreditation process that kept some of them waiting days for their IDs—some of which went out with the wrong photos. A “media center” turned out to be a room with unfinished hollow-block walls, a whiteboard of some description and plastic chairs—worth perhaps of some backwater sporting event, but hardly acceptable for an international tournament of this scale.

Clearly, all this suggests a failure of leadership and planning.

With enough foresight, these problems could have easily been averted— had the organizers been doing their jobs. We learn, for instance, that the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) had reached out to the organizers about providing halal food to athletes from Muslim countries. Inexplicably, these offers were ignored.

As one problem piled on top of another, the finger pointing began. Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, who heads the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee, blamed opposition Senator Franklin Drilon for cutting and delaying the budget for the Games.

But as Senate President Vicente Sotto III points out, the House could have objected to the budget cuts in the bi-

cameral conference committee. They did not do so.

Logic also suggests that the problems that have surfaced so far have less to do with the lack of funding and more to do with the failure to plan and execute the necessary tasks. Keeping track of arriving teams and ensuring they have timely transportation—that doesn’t take a lot of money. Nor does making sure that all athletes are adequately fed.

President Rodrigo Duterte is said to be displeased with the inconveniences suffered by the country’s guests and wants an investigation of the problems hounding the Philippines’ hosting of the Games.

His spokesman, who had initially sought to play down the complaints as “not that serious,” now says those responsible would be held accountable, and that the organizers should learn from mistakes.

He also now admits that what the organizers have done “is not a good example of how a country should host” an international event.

This is all well and good, but clearly somebody must now take charge to ensure that these mistakes are not committed again to the embarrassment of the entire nation.

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Bolivia’s female wrestlers back in the ring after unrest

By Allison Jackson WEARING a bright green billowing skirt and dainty black velvet flats, Bolivian wrestler Lidia Flores launches herself from the second rope of the outdoor wrestling ring and squashes her hapless male opponent.

Suspended for two weeks as anti-government protests and blockades rocked El Alto, a sprawling city overlooking La Paz, the cholitas luchadores are back on the canvas at Sharks of the Ring wrestling club.

The raucous crowd of elderly men, young women and parents with small children heckle and hurl insults as the indigenous women wrestlers, wearing traditional multilayered "pollera" skirts and long braids, flip, kick, punch and pull each other's hair in a chaotic show that often spills outside the ring onto the pavement.

Flores, whose performance name is "Dina the Queen of the Ring," says wrestling is a welcome relief from the pressure of her day job cooking in a restaurant.

"Wrestling de-stresses me," Flores, 44, tells AFP as she stands outside the venue before the match handing out fliers to people walking through a street market.

After a fortnight hiatus, the feisty mother of three, who has been wrestling for 12 years, is "very keen" to get back in the ring.

"With these problems, with so many blockades, nothing to eat, it was very stressful," she says, a black bowler hat worn by many indigenous women perched on her head.

Weeks of unrest triggered by the disputed October 20 election, which Evo Morales claimed to have won and opposition groups said was rigged, have made life difficult and dangerous for people in El Alto, a stronghold for the former president.

A siege of a key fuel plant turned deadly last week when protesters clashed with heavily armed security forces, leaving eight people dead.

Two days later, police tear-gassed demonstrators who marched on La Paz with five of the bodies to demand justice and the resignation of interim President Jeanine Anez, who replaced Morales after he quit on November 10 and fled to Mexico.

With roads blocked and many afraid to leave their homes in the city more

than 13,000 feet above sea level, the Sunday high-altitude wrestling matches were cancelled for a fortnight.

"It was the first time (in eight years) that we had to stop because of conflict," says organizer Marie Penaranda, 30, as she sells tickets for 20 bolivianos (around $3) each.

Tensions eased at the weekend with the passing of a bill authorizing new elections and ongoing talks between the caretaker government and protesters aimed at ending the unrest.

Ana Luisa Yujra, better known as "Jhenifer Two Faces," says the spectacle is "affordable" therapy for the crowd after so much violence.

"I love demonstrating the ability, agility and capacity that a woman can have," says Yujra, who works as a geriatric nurse.

Rough but interesting Flores, wearing a shawl the same shade of garish green as her flouncy skirt, climbs into the ring and tosses her bowler hat on the floor.

To warm up for her mixed pairs fight against Yujra, the plump wrestler performs a couple of running somersaults on the canvas, revealing the lacy layers of her pollera and her underwear to the scores of spectators.

Martha Mayta, 28, sits in the front row enthralled by the performance.

"It is really admirable ... how these women in a pollera can get into the ring, wrestle, be in those positions," she tells AFP. The sight of male and female wrestlers stomping, beating, choking and spraying water on each other does not bother the crowd as they egg on the performers to go even further.

"It is a demonstration for us of a woman defending herself against men," Norah Martinez Salazar, 34, tells AFP. "It seems rough, but it's something interesting."

After an intense battle peppered with references to the political crisis gripping the country, Yujra and her male partner decked out in shiny red trousers and matching top, are declared the winners.

A visibly exhausted and dishevelled Flores blows kisses to her fans as she leaves the ring defeated and returns to the makeshift change room.

"I feel bad," she says.

"I'm really tired and out of breath."

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Political microtargeting: The good, bad and ugly

By Rob Lever ONLINE services have upended the world of advertising by enabling marketers, including political campaigns, to refine their pitches to specific groups of people or geographic areas.

Google and Facebook notably have fine-tuned their networks to allow "microtargeting," giving advertisers the ability to reach small segments of the online population at a much lower cost than for all users of a platform.

For political campaigns, strategists say microtargeting is useful for finding supporters, raising funds and reaching voters likely to be persuaded by specific messages. However, critics say these narrowly focused campaigns often operate in the dark, enabling the spread of misinformation, including from foreign actors.

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on microtargeting: How does microtargeting work?

Self-serve platforms operated by Facebook and Google allow advertisers to target messages based on users' declared interests, detailed demographics and browsing history, including pages and services they "like."

Political campaigns may be able to select, for example, suburban moms in Michigan or Arizonans who like Donald Trump, which can be far less expensive than a message to millions of people, the majority of whom may not be interested.

"Targeting allows us to really focus on voters who will determine the outcome," said Republican digital strategist Eric Wilson. "Instead of a message to the whole country, we can advertise to people in the seventh congressional district of Virginia."

Additionally, advertisers may use

their own lists—which could be from voter registration databases or other public or private sources—to match people's offline and online identities to tailor pitches.

What's the problem?

Targeted ads are not unique to the internet. Marketers who use direct mail have long gathered data to find receptive customers, as do telemarketers.

But critics of online microtargeting argue that targeting is often based on highly personal data such as search queries, Facebook "likes" and browsing histories, often with little disclosure to users.

Additionally, platforms "facilitate and incentivize the most extreme content because they allow political actors to speak only to the people likely to be the most sympathetic and responsive," said Daniel Kreiss, a researcher at the Turn to A5

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Opinion Giving barangay workers their due OUR barangay workers are probably one of the most under-appreciated and under-compensated public servants. Barangay workers, composed of the barangay tanods, barangay secretary, barangay treasurer, the ba-

It is disheartening that given the significant role they play, they only receive allowances, honoraria and other emoluments as compensation. rangay officials, including barangay health workers, are at the forefront of public service at the grassroots level.

The national government relies heavily on the barangay for the delivery of public services, implementation of government programs, maintenance of peace and order, and promotion and protection of the welfare of the members of the community.

Whether it is simple neighborhood disputes, sudden water shortage or power outage, road obstructions, trespassing violations, accidents, and crimes witnessed---barangay officials are expected to address these concerns and make referrals to the appropriate agencies. They are the first responders in times of emergencies, disease outbreaks, natural calamities, and disasters, especially in far-flung and remote areas. We count on them to facilitate distribution of relief goods and other government aid handed down to the local government units.

It is disheartening that given the significant role they play, they only receive allowances, honoraria and other emoluments as compensation.

Moreover, they do not have pension benefits from GSIS, except for

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Center for Information, Technology and Public Life at the University of North Carolina.

Karen Kornbluh, director of the digital innovation democracy initiative at the German Marshall Fund, said microtargeting can allow campaigns to operate under the radar.

"If different people are showed different messages, it pulls the rug out from having an open debate," she said.

Why not ban political microtargeting?

Google has barred the use of microtargeting, allowing candidates only to select general categories such as age, gender or postal code location.

Twitter has banned all political ads on its platform, except for non-electoral "cause-based" messages, arguing that microtargeting is bad for democracy.

The moves put pressure on Facebook, which is considering revising its targeting policy and last year removed the ability to use categories including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religion.

But both Republican and Democratic strategists condemned the Twitter and Google limits, warning they would help incumbents and make campaigns more expensive for newcomers.

Limits on targeting "would force campaigns to return to the old strategy of carpet-bombing the airwaves with expensive and annoying TV ads,'" said WPA Intelligence chief executive Chris Wilson, who has worked on Re-

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House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano as overall chairman is blaming the Senate for delaying the SEAG budget.

The Senate has denied this.

Yes, there is need for accountability.

It’s a national embarrassment! And yet, we spent a lot of money on the Games.

Look at that cauldron.

burial benefits. Present laws provide that aside from the honoraria, the other benefits granted to them are Christmas cash gifts as authorized, insurance coverage under RA 6942, medical care consisting of free hospitalizations in government hospitals, free tuition and matriculation fees, preference of appointment to any government position, and conferment of civil service eligibility based on the number of years. Apparently, their remuneration would not suffice for their daily household expendi expenditures, and is not commensurate for the amount of work they render.

In the 17th Congress, I filed House Bill No. 598 or the Barangay Pension bill, which amends the Local Government Code of 1991, particularly the provisions on the allocation of the internal revenue taxes and the benefits of barangay officials. The bill intended to increase the share of the local government units in the internal revenue taxes to forty-one percent (41 percent), with the one percent increase dedicated to a barangay retirement fund. While it did not come to fruition, thankfully, now Third District Bondoc Peninsula Representative, Congresswoman Aleta Suarez, re-filed the bill. She also filed other measures such as the Magna Carta for Barangays and a measure standardizing the compensation for Barangay Health Workers. Today, the Congressional committee deliberations for these measures have started.

Six months as Governor of Quezon Province, I see the valuable support of the barangays in the implementation of our local programs. It is only proper that we give them fair pay for their hard work. The laws which established their compensation have not kept up with the prevailing economic conditions and changes in social roles. This renders existing legislation unresponsive and not suitable to present living conditions. Hence, I urge our lawmakers to pass these measures. Barangay workers spend their lives serving the people, putting their interests first. The government, in turn, should give back by putting the interests of our barangay workers first, too. publican campaigns, in a Washington Post essay.

"This is how TV-heavy campaigns have been run for decades, and research shows it led to a 20-year decline in voter participation pre-microtargeting."

The Democratic political action committee Acronym agreed, saying the Google ban "means that campaigns cannot even upload their lists of supporters who have raised their hands to support their candidates."

The ban means "Google stands to make a lot MORE money off of campaigns, as we'll have to spend more to find and reach our intended audiences," Acronym said in a statement.

What else can be done?

Some analysts call for more transparency around microtargeting instead of banning the practice.

Kreiss said platforms should be required to allow "counterspeech" to any targeted messages, giving political opponents the opportunity to respond to the same audiences.

By offering more transparency—not just for the ads, but the groups targeted—"that would mitigate some of the harm that comes with microtargeting," Kreiss said.

"Having that information out there would enable journalistic organizations to hold those campaigns to account."

Kreiss said the platforms should, instead of banning political ads, set aside any revenues "to fund electoral integrity efforts, to take the commercial element out of it." AFP

There is no excuse for the snafu. *** President Duterte has created a big problem for the country in his attempt to stop vaping. He even ordered the arrest of vapers. But how could the police arrest them when there is no law penalizing vaping?

The Senate, on the other hand, simply wants vaping regulated.

In my experience, when something is banned, it just goes underground.

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DBM terminates PNP pension benefits

BY A simple stroke of a pen, Secretary Wendel Avisado of the Department of Budget and Management terminated the old-age pension benefits of more than 18,500 former Philippine Constabulary personnel who were absorbed into the PNP because of RA 6975.

The DBM decided that RA 6948, which says that military personnel who have rendered at least six years of military service, are considered veterans and therefore entitled to old age pension benefits. The DBM appears to believe that of the abolition of the PC by RA 6975, it has ceased to be a major service branch of the Armed Forces and for this reason, about 18,500 pension recipients are longer entitled to continue receiving their benefits.

This termination of benefits appears to be based solely on the interpretation of DBM of the provisions of RA 6948.Whether DBM even bothered to seek the opinion of the Justice Department, we do not know. Why DBM has targeted these old pensioners who are all in the twilight of their lives is hard to understand. Judging from news reports, however, it seems that the DBM has not closed the door permanently.

If the 18,500 pensioners can produce documentation that their separation from the PC and their joining the PNP were covered with corresponding orders such as resignation or separations orders and not solely as a result of RA 6975, there might be chance that the benefits could be restored. But this is not even sure.

I do not know how much research the DBM did or whether DBM knows that the situation of all these pensioners are not the same. Many pensioners belonging to my generation have served more than 20 years in the PC when they were absorbed by the PNP. With more than 20 years of service,

this group were therefore considered optionally retired with the ranks they held when they were absorbed by the PNP. They were then placed in the reserve force of the AFP which actually makes them retired military personnel. RA 6948 may have abolished the PC but it did not erase the services rendered by these retired personnel in the Armed Forces. Whether the DBM understood this and was taken into consideration in their decision making process, the report did not say.

These retirees are in the twilight of their lives.

Regardless, the DBM action is surely going to provoke lawsuits against the agency and maybe even Secretary Wendel Avisado personally for grave abuse of authority. Since the DBM appears not to have closed its doors, it is difficult to figure why it did not ask the AFP for assistance in the productions of the necessary documents needed or perhaps send some of the DBM people to the office of the Adjutant General of the AFP to look at all the available documents covering the more than 18,500 retirees who have now lost their benefits instead of requiring these retirees to be the ones to produce the documents.

For the information of the DBM, almost all these people are in their late sixties, seventies and eighties.

Whether these factors was even thought of when DBM took this unilateral action of terminating the benefits by a simple stroke of a pen is anybody’s guess. But requiring elderly people to do this kind of work is hardly surprising at all. Many government offices would rather that people like these former pensioners do the leg work instead of them doing the work for the elderly.

How, for instance, would a veteran in his 70s living in Agusan produce

the documents required by the DBM? That veteran would have to spend tens of thousands of pesos to go to Manila to follow up his papers. All these for the measly amount of P6,700 a month. It is unconscionable and we hope that the DBM, AFP, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office can work out something to come up with a fair resolution of the case. Let us hope that this problem can be resolved to the satisfaction of all not wait for this problem to fall in the lap of the President for him to solve because he is quite busy attending to other important affairs of the state. *** Senate President Tito Sotto is quite right. Since the 30th Southeast Asian Games is already upon us, we should put aside all the recriminations as to who is responsible of bungling the preparations and try to enjoy the sporting spectacle for the next two weeks. After the government spent billions of pesos in preparing for the different venues, the people deserve to enjoy the games. We should be able to put the blame game in back burner and welcome our regional guests and try to show them our well-known hospitality that we Filipinos are noted for. It would be a shame that while the games are going on, we cannot stop growling at each other.

Snafus are bound to happen in games of this magnitude. I am sure that the organizing committee would have wanted a perfect preparation, but let us not dwell on it too much because it will only poison the sporting atmosphere and coverage of the games.

Furthermore the problems encountered were not really very serious.

Lack of Thai food or long waits to go to assigned hotels will not make or break the success of the sporting competitions. According to our sporting associations who took charge in preparing our athletes, the country stands a realistic chance of topping the competitions. If this is achieved, it will be the first for the country. Let us all therefore rally behind our athletes and wish them a successful competition.

Five years after sanctions, Russian cheeses get top marks

By Anna Smolchenko ELVIRA Kovtun made her first cheese in a pot in her kitchen four years ago.

Kovtun, a housewife and mostly self-taught cheesemaker, became so good that she and her husband decided to turn her passion into a business.

Last month, the high-school sweethearts and parents of three became the first Russians to win a gold prize at the World Cheese Awards, with their "Peshernyi" hard cheese taking the honour at the industry's equivalent of the Oscars.

"I didn't think this was possible," Elvira's husband, Vyacheslav Kovtun, told AFP at their small creamery in the industrial town of Korolyov, outside Moscow.

"Now I believe in everything."

The family's success shows how far Russia's cheese-making industry has come since President Vladimir Putin banned Western food imports in 2014 in a tit-for-tat measure over the Ukraine crisis.

Many Russians had developed a taste for French and Italian cheeses prior to sanctions, and Moscow seized the opportunity to put in place an "import substitution" strategy.

This supported local entrepreneurs trying to set up businesses to replace imported goods.

The results were often mixed, however, with many customers complaining of the higher price and often inferior quality of the Russian-made products.

But dairy farming and cheese-making have become a bright spot.

According to Russia's National Association of Milk Producers, production of cheese and cheese products grew by a third to 670,000 tonnes a year between 2013 and 2018.

Last week Putin confessed he was "somewhat worried" when the first punitive measures were introduced, but the events of the past few years proved that the sanctions had worked to "our economy's advantage."

Ground-breaking Hundreds of artisanal creameries have cropped up across the country and some, like the Kovtuns, are winning top marks from international critics.

Elvira and Vyacheslav, who are both 40 and opened their Korolyov creamery in 2018, had not expected success to come so quickly.

When Elvira called her husband to break the news of the award last month, she was sobbing, Vyacheslav said.

"I got scared. I thought something terrible had happened," he said with a smile.

Their creamery's website crashed from interest after the awards were announced and the winning cheese sold out until April.

More than 3,800 cheeses from 42 countries were in competition at this year's World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy, where products are awarded supergold, gold, silver or bronze prizes.

At last year's competition no Russian entries were recognized but this year the Kovtuns' "Cheese & Beer" creamery and three other Russian cheesemakers won a total of nine awards.

John Farrand, the managing director of the Guild of Fine Food which organises the competition, said the Kovtuns had put Russia on the international cheese map.

"Our gold winners are some of the best in the world and only a small percentage of entries do this well," Farrand said, praising their Peshernyi cheese for "delivering a true sense of terroir."

He said Russia's lack of the cheese-making heritage of France or Italy could in some ways be an advantage.

"Free from the pressures of tradition, the country's artisans can innovate and produce something ground-breaking and unique," Farrand said in written comments to AFP. Elvira said she spent several years perfecting Peshernyi and the recipe is a closely guarded secret.

Cheese fever With its nutty and fruity hints, Peshernyi matures for seven months in a cellar and sells for 1,800 rubles ($28, 25

euros) a kilo.

"I can't last a day without cheese," Elvira said, placing curd grains in moulds with the help of an assistant.

"These are all my babies. I love them."

The Kovtuns now make 20 soft and hard varieties including camembert and truffle brie, employing a handful of staff.

They produce cheeses five days a week but demand far outstrips supply.

Yevgeny Barabanshchikov, a chef and connoisseur of European cheeses who traditionally shunned Russian-made dairy products, went to meet the Kovtuns as soon as he learned of their success in Bergamo.

"My interest is professional," said Barabanshchikov, executive chef at Integrita, a top supplier of high-quality imported food.

"I was very pleased for them because I know the cheese-making technology," he told AFP, stressing that hard cheeses require a lot of investment, expertise and good-quality milk.

One of the people who has most championed the Kovtuns is their competitor Oleg Sirota, arguably Russia's best-known cheesemaker.

"The more good creameries we have, the more people will trust us," said the 31-year-old head of the Union of Russian Cheesemakers.

He himself took his first gold at a regional competition in France in October.

Sirota recalled how Vyacheslav, who owned a construction firm at the time, ambushed him at a gas station outside Moscow in 2016, saying he wanted to learn the business of cheese-making and was ready to sell his company.

"I was stunned," Sirota said.

They now help each other, plan to expand their operations and praise Putin for creating what Sirota calls Russia's "cheese fever."

Vyacheslav said Russia's modern cheesemakers are continuing a long tradition.

"We are not inventing anything new," he said. "We made a lot of cheese a hundred years ago and exported it to Europe and the Baltics. We are now reviving our forefathers' recipes." AFP

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NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION Branch 93, Quezon City VICTOR NIÑO G. BUENA, Plaintiff -versusCivil Case No. R-QZN-18-14532 For: Annulment of Deed of Sale Annulment of Transfer Certificate of Title Reconveyance and Damages ANTONIO BERNABE G. BUENA, JOHANNI MARIE RACELA BUENA, REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF QUEZON CITY, Defendants. x--------------------------------------------------------x SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO : ANTONIO BERNABE G. BUENA JOHANNI MARIE RACELA BUENA, No. 10 Fernandez Street, Brgy. San Antonio, San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City GREETINGS: You are required, within sixty (60) days after service of this summons upon you, to file with this Court and serve on the plaintiff your ANSWER to the verified Complaint, copy of which is attached, together with the annexes. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing 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 verified Complaint.

WITNESS my hand under the seal of the Court, this 23rd day of September 2019.

(Sgd.) PHILIPSON A. DOCABO Officer-In-Charge

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT QUEZON CITY BRANCH 93, VICTOR NIÑO G. BUENA, Plaintiff -versusCivil Case No. R-QZN-18-14532-CV For: Annulment of Deed of Sale Annulment of Transfer Certificate of Title Reconveyance and Damages ANTONIO BERNABE G. BUENA, JOHANNI MARIE RACELA BUENA, REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF QUEZON CITY, Defendants. x--------------------------------------------------------x

COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, by undersigned counsel, to the Honorable Court most respectfully pleads: 1. Plaintiff Victor Niño G. Buena (“plaintiff”) is a Filipino citizen, of legal age, married, and a resident of 10 Fernandez St., Brgy. San Antonio, San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City 1105. Plaintiff may be served with processes of the Honorable Court through the undersigned counsel.

2. Defendant Antonio Bernabe G. Buena (“defendant Antonio”) is a Filipino Citizen, of legal age, married Johanni Marie Racela, and a resident of 3019 Ashbury Dr., Naperville, Illinois, United States of America where he may be served with summons and other court processes.

3. Defendant Johanni Marie Racela (“Defendant Johanni”) is a Filipino Citizen, of legal age, married to Antonio Bernabe G. Buena, and a resident of 3019 Ashbury Dr., Naperville, Illinois, United States of America where she may be served with summons and other court processes.

4. Defendant Registry of Deeds of Quezon City (“defendant RD”) is the government agency mandated to register real property, transfers, issue land titles or certified copies thereof in accordance with the Land Registration Act, with address at Quezon City Hall, is impleaded as a necessary party and represented by Register of Deeds, Quezon City.

ALLEGATIONS COMMON TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION 5. The Spouses Mariano L. Buena and Elisa P. Gozun-Buena were the registered owners of a parcel of land, with all improvements thereof, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINE (109) SQUARE METERS more or less covered

by TCT No. RT-101090 (373472) located in 10 Fernandez St., Barangay San Antonio, San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City and particularly described as: Attached as Annex “A” is a copy of TCT No. RT-101090 (373472) and made integral part of this Complaint. All other annexes are made integral parts of this Complaint.

6. The Spouses Mariano L. Buena and Elisa P. Gozun had two sons, plaintiff and defendant Antonio.

7. On 23 January 2017, defendant Antonio informed plaintiff via a Viber message that the former’s sister-in-law Ditas Racela will take over the management of the house situated in the lot covered by TCR-No. RT-101090 (“Fernandez house”).

7.1 Since his sister-in-law is not new to the plaintiff, he accepted the arrangement without any knowledge that the defendant Antonio intended to transfer the title of the Fernandez house under his name.

8. On 1 July 2018, defendant Antonio informed the plaintiff via a Viber message that the property covered by TCT No. RT101090 has already been transferred to his name.

Attached as Annex “B” is a certified true copy of TCT No. 004-2018005949. Also attached as Annex “C” is a copy of the Deed of Absolute Sale executed on 29 May 2004.

9. When the plaintiff learned that the title of the Fernandez house was already transferred to Defendant Antonio and he was planning to sell it, plaintiff informed Defendant Antonio that he wanted to preserve the property due to its sentimental value.

Thus, Defendant Antonio offered to sell the lot covered by TCT No. RT101090 to plaintiff at the amount of Php 3,200,000.00 with a 10% discount when paid in cash. Plaintiff was given one (1) month to decide on the said offer.

10. On 27 July 2018, plaintiff informed defendant Antonio that his selling price of P3.2M was too high. Based on plaintiff’s inquiry from the Assessor’s Office of Quezon City, the market value per square meter in the area of the lot is only Ten Thousand Pesos (Php10,000.00).

11. Thus, plaintiff offered to buy the said property at P15,000.00 per sq/m. or P5,000.00 higher than its prevailing market value) which will total to Php1,635,000.

12. The total price of the property amounting to P1,935,000 including the value of the house at Php 300,000.00, less 10% discount if paid in cash, the net price will be Php 1,741,500. Plaintiff told defendant Antonio to consider the sentimental value of the property and the sacrifices made by the parties’ parents in acquiring it.

13. On 7 August 2018, defendant Antonio rejected the counter proposal of plaintiff.

14. Sensing some irregularity, plaintiff inquired how defendant Antonio was able to transfer the property under the latter’s name, via a Deed of Absolute Sale dated 29 May 2004, without settlement of the estate their mother Elisa Buena, who died on 10 July 2002.

A copy of the Death Certificate of Elisa Buena is attached as Annex “D”.

15. On 9 August 2018, plaintiff and his wife went to defendant RD to request for copies of TCT No. 004-2018005949 that was registered under defendant Antonio’s name and relevant documents to the title. Plaintiff and his wife obtained copies of the TCT, Deed of Absolute Sale and BIR Certificate Authorizing Registration / Tax Clearance Certificate.

16. On 11 September 2018, defendant Antonio told plaintiff that there is no need for extrajudicial settlement of the estate of their late parents since defendant Antonio had already caused the transfer of the title of the property under his name.

17. On 12 October 2018, plaintiff filed an Affidavit of Adverse Claim with the Registry of Deeds, Quezon City.

18. On 29 October 2018, defendant Antonio informed plaintiff that the former had sold the property and by reason of said sale, whatever is left in the house, defendant Anthony will hire a mover to take them out from the house and send a surveyor to put markers on the borders of the property.

Attached as Annex “E” is a copy of the Affidavit of Adverse Claim.

FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION ANNULMENT OF SALE 19. Plaintiff re-pleads by reference all the foregoing allegations.

20. Article 1409 of the Civil Code provides: “Art. 1409. The following contracts are inexistent and void from the beginning: (1) Those whose cause, object or purpose is contrary to law, morals, good customs, public order or public policy; (2) Those which are absolutely simulated or fictitious; (3) Those whose cause or object did not exist at the time of the transaction; (4) Those whose object is outside the commerce of men; (5) Those which contemplate an impossible service; (6) Those where the intention of the parties relative to the principal object of the contract cannot be ascertained; (7) Those expressly prohibited or declared void by law.

Those contracts cannot be ratified. Neither can the right to set up the defense of illegality be waived.”

21. Moreover, Article 1410 of the Civil Code provides that the action of defense for the declaration of the inexistence of a contract does not prescribe.

22. In the instant case, the transfer of the property under the defendant Antonio’s name, via a Deed of Absolute Sale dated 29 May 2004 is void for being absolutely simulated or fictitious.

Aside from the fact that the estate their mother Elisa Buena has yet to be settled, the Deed of Absolute Sale was a forgery. Appearing as one of the signatories therein was Elisa Buena, who died on 10 July 2002.

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23. The forgery and absolute simulation of the Deed of Sale is a foregone conclusion. The signature of a person who has died two (2) years prior to the date of the instrument only proves that it is a forgery and the contract does not produce any legal effect. Neither will any person derive rights from such forged instrument.

SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION ANNULMENT OF TITLE 24. Plaintiff re-pleads by reference all the foregoing allegations.

25. The forged Deed of Absolute Sale is null and does not convey any title to defendant Spouses Buena.

26. The ruling of the Supreme Court in Spouses Patricio and Myrna Bernales v. Heirs of Julian Sambaan (G.R. 163271, January 15, 2010) is instructive: Having affirmed the findings of fact of both the CA and trial court that the signatures of Julian and Guillerma are forgeries, we now come to the question of the validity of the transfer of title to the petitioners.

In Sps. Solivel v. Judge Francisco, we held that: xxx in order that the holder of a certificate for value issued by virtue of the registration of a voluntary instrument may be considered a holder in good faith for value, the instrument registered should not be forged. When the instrument presented is forged, even if accompanied by the owners duplicate certificate of title, the registered owner does not thereby lose his title, and neither does the assignee in the forged deed acquire any right of title to the property. xxx The innocent purchaser for value protected by law is one who purchases a titled land by virtue of a deed executed by the registered owner himself, not by a forged deed, as the law expressly states. xxx In Instrade, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, we reiterated the said ruling maintaining that [A]s early as Joaquin v. Madrid, x x x, we said that in order that the holder of a certificate for value issued by virtue of the registration of a voluntary instrument may be considered a holder in good faith and for value, the instrument registered should not be forged. Indubitably, therefore, the questioned Deed of Absolute Sale did not convey any title to herein petitioners. Consequently, they cannot take refuge in the protection accorded by the Torrens system on titled lands.

Thus, we hold that with the presentation of the forged deed, even if accompanied by the owners duplicate certificate of title, the registered owner did not thereby lose his title, and neither does the assignee in the forged deed acquire any right or title to the said property. (Emphasis supplied) 27. As a result, no title should be issued in favor of defendant spouses Buena. Thus, TCT No. 004-2018005949 should be cancelled and the previous title be reinstated.

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Other reliefs just and equitable are likewise prayed for.

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brands Silka, Likas Papaya, Spiderman, Hello Kitty, Coach, Long Champ, Cath Kidston, Anelo, Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, Red Bull, Dove, Lux, Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Cetaphil, Balenciaga, Kate Spade, Fred Perry, Head & Shoulder, Pantene, Rejoice, Sony, Awei, Cars, Mickey Mouse, Frozen, Champion, DKNY, Marc Jacobs, Bench, Starbucks, Yves Saint Laurent, Max Man, Viagra, Cialis, Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Hollister, among other,” Guerrero said.

Representatives from respective brand owners took samples of the items and declared the items to be fake.

Guerrero said the owners of the storage units would face smuggling and copyright charges for violating sec. 118 of the Republic Act No. 10863, that prohibits the importation of infringing goods.

“On October 18, the BOC turned over P58 million worth of smuggled and fake goods to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines for condemnation. These smuggled goods were seized from the various anti-smuggling operations of the BOC-Intelligence Group composed

By Vito Barcelo

HE Bureau of Customs seized some P70 million worth of fake goods intended for the holiday season sale in a shopping mall in Binondo, Manila.

Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero said operatives of the BOC and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Task Force NCR raided several storage units of a shopping mall in Binondo district and found smuggled fake products, from beauty soap, apparels to fake medicines.

Guerrero said the operation stemmed from the information and complaint from Baranda & Associates that various smuggled goods, all fake products, were kept inside 70 storage units.

“Found inside the area were smuggled and likely a number of replica items bearing the Republika ng Pilipinas

National Irrigation Administration

(PambansangPangasiwaan ng Patubig) Regional Office No.III

Office Address : Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan Telephone Nos. : (044) 766-2467, 766-4839, 816-6808 Website : www.region3.nia.gov.ph

Email Address: niar03@yahoo.com Telefax No. (044) 766-2467 TIN No. 000-979-570-000

Invitation to Bid Protection Works and Improvement of Service Road for Upper Gumain Irrigation Project ITB No. NIAR3-2019-PAM-UGIP-18 1.

The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3, hereby invites all interested Phil-GEPS registered contractors to bid for the project, through the General Appropriations Act of CY 2020, intends to apply the sum of Fifty Two Million Three Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Four Pesos and 39/100 (P 52,384,954.39) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for the contract for NIAR3-2019-PAM-UGIP-18. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

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Bidders must secure Site Inspection Certificate from IMO Office as a technical requirement for Eligibility and Technical Document (Envelop A). Non compliance will be a ground for disqualification.

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Only who submitted Document Request List (DRL) from PhilGEPS including updated company profile by the owner or its authorized liaison officer, will be accepted to participate in the bidding.

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The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 now invites bids for Protection Works and Improvement of Service Road for Upper Gumain Irrigation Project located in Floridablanca, Pampanga. Completion of the Works is required within Three Hundred (300) calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders.

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Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

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VERA SHAYNE G. SALCEDO PTR No. 6637611 1/17/18 Makati City IBP No. 027920 1/16/18 Makati City Roll No. 57859 MCLE Compliance No. V-0016812; 3/08/2016 salcedoverashayne@gmail.com

A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders on November 25, 2019 to December 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, and December 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., except holidays from the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P 50,000.00).

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The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on December 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at NIA-R3 Office, Conference Room, Brgy. Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan, which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents.

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I, VICTOR NIÑO GOZUN BUENA, of legal age, Filipino, and with address at 10 Fernandez St., Brgy. San Antonio, SFDM, Quezon City, after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state: 1. I am the plaintiff in the above-entitled case.

2. I have caused the preparation of, and read the foregoing complaint, the factual allegations of which are true and correct of my own personal knowledge and based on authentic records.

3. I have not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issues as in the instant case in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency; 4. To the best of my knowledge, no such action or proceeding is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or the different divisions thereof, or any other tribunal or agency; 5. If I should thereafter learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or different divisions thereof, or any other tribunal or agency, I undertake to promptly inform this Honorable Court and the other aforesaid Courts and such other tribunal or agency of the fact within five (5) days therefrom.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this November 12, 2018.

(Sgd.) VICTOR NIÑO GOZUN BUENA

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ANNEXES

BAC Secretariat/s; NIA – Region 3,Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan Tel No. (044) 766-4839 and 816-8608 (SGD) VIRGILIO J. ILAO BAC – Chairman Noted by: (SGD) JOSEPHINE B. SALAZAR Regional Manager (MS-NOV. 28, 2019)

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National Irrigation Administration

(PambansangPangasiwaan ng Patubig) Regional Office No.III

Office Address : Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan Telephone Nos. : (044) 766-2467, 766-4839, 816-6808 Website : www.region3.nia.gov.ph

Email Address: niar03@yahoo.com Telefax No. (044) 766-2467 TIN No. 000-979-570-000

The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3, hereby invites all interested Phil-GEPS registered contractors to bid for the project, through the General Appropriations Act of CY 2020, intends to apply the sum of Forty Eight Million Five Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Forty Eight Pesos and 56/100 (P 48,537,048.56) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for the contract for NIAR3-2019-BAT-CLBRIS-19. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

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Bidders must secure Site Inspection Certificate from IMO Office as a technical requirement for Eligibility and Technical Document (Envelop A). Non compliance will be a ground for disqualification.

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Only who submitted Document Request List (DRL) from PhilGEPS including updated company profile by the owner or its authorized liaison officer, will be accepted to participate in the bidding.

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The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 now invites bids for Downstream Slope Protection Works & Installation of Steel Gates for Balsik River Irrigation System located in Dinalupihan, Bataan. Completion of the Works is required within Three Hundred (300) calendar days. Bidders should have completed a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders.

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ANNEX “B-2”

Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

ANNEX “C”

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Interested bidders may obtain further information from NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday.

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A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders on November 25, 2019 to December 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, and December 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., except holidays from the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Forty Eight Thousand Pesos (P 48,000.00).

ANNEX “C-1”

ANNEX “C-2”

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The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on December 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at NIA-R3 Office, Conference Room, Brgy. Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan, which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents.

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Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat at the address below on or before 9:30 a.m. (PST) of December 17, 2019 at NIA-R3 Office, Conference Room, Brgy. Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

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Bid opening shall be on 10:00 a.m. (PST) of December 17, 2019 at NIA-R3 Office, Conference Room, Brgy. Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

ANNEX “D”

10. All particulars relative to the eligibility screening, bid security, performance security, pre-bid conference/s, evaluation of bids, post qualification and award of contracts shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its revised IRR. 11.

The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

ANNEX “E”

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BAC Secretariat/s; NIA – Region 3,Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan Tel No. (044) 766-4839 and 816-8608 (SGD) VIRGILIO J. ILAO BAC – Chairman Noted by: (SGD) JOSEPHINE B. SALAZAR Regional Manager

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N OTICE Notice is hereby given that CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, with office address at Unit 1603-1605 The Orient Square Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, is applying for registration with the Board of Investments (BOl) as an Expanding Developer of Economic and Low-cost Housing project (Liberty Homes - Economic)) with a capacity of 252 house and lot units on a Non-Pioneer status with project site at located at Brgy. Sapang Maragul, Tarlac City.

Any person with valid objections on the abovementioned project may file his/her objection in writing, under oath, with the BOI within three (3) days from the date of this publication.

(SGD) ANGELITA F. ARCELLANA Director Infrastructure and Services Industries Service

(MS-NOV. 28, 2019)

N OTICE Notice is hereby given that BRIA HOMES, INC. (FORMERLY: CASA REGALLA, INCORPORATED), with office address at LGF Bldg. B, Evia Lifestyle Center, Daang Hari, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City 801 is applying for registration with the Board of Investments (BOl) as New Developer of Economic and Low-cost Housing Project (Bria Homes Tagum) with a capacity of 933 house and lots units on a non-pioneer status, with project site at Brgy. La Filipina, Tagum City.

Any person with valid objections on the abovementioned project may file his/her objection in writing, under oath, with the BOI within three (3) days from the date of this publication.

(SGD) ANGELITA F. ARCELLANA Director infrastructure and Services Industries Service (MS-NOV. 28, 2019)

N OTICE Notice is hereby given that BRIA HOMES, INC. (FORMERLY: CASA REGALLA, INCORPORATED), with office address at LGF Bldg. B, Evia Lifestyle Center, Daang Hari, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City 801 is applying for registration with the Board of Investments (BOl) as New Developer of Economic and Low-Cost Housing Project (Bria Homes Digos) with a capacity of 634 house and lots units on a non-pioneer status, with project site at Brgy. Matti, Digos City.

Any person with valid objection/s on the abovementioned project may file his/her objection in writing, under oath, with the BOI within three (3) days from the date of this publication.

(SGD) ANGELITA F. ARCELLANA Director infrastructure and Services Industries Service (MS-NOV. 28, 2019)

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given that the members of the Board of Directors of VALEO ENTERPRISES INC.: (a) have approved, by way of amendment of its Articles of Incorporation, the shortening of its corporate term from fifty (50) years to Four (4) months from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Registration, i.e. i.e. February 5, 2018, and consequently, dissolving the Corporation on June 6, 2018; and (b) will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission an application for the approval of such dissolution.

All persons having any claims against the Corporation are requested to present their claims to the President, JASON Z. ADVINCULA, with postal address at P.O. Box 8747, New Wave Offices 7/F BA Lepanto Bldg.

Paseo De Roxas Makati, Metro Manila.

This announcement will serve as a notice to all concerned of the legal dissolution of the aforesaid Corporation.

12. For further information, please refer to: ANNEX “D-1”

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the public that an ExtraJudicial Settlement has been executed by the heirs of the late Rosalinda Dela Cruz Barillos, represented by and with Special Power of Attorney to grand daughter Iris Geleen B. Macamay, is legal age, over OFW and Benefit and SSS Pension PNB bank accounts, per deed executed on 11 November 2019 before Notary Public Atty. Jose Floro P. Crisologo, per Doc. No. 414 & 415; Page No. 83; Book No. VII-C; Series of 2019.

Invitation to Bid Downstream Slope Protection Works & Installation of Steel Gates for Balsik River Irrigation System ITB No. NIAR3-2019-BAT-CLBRIS-19

ANNEX “B”

ANNEX “B-1”

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The NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

12. For further information, please refer to:

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ANNEX “A”

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10. All particulars relative to the eligibility screening, bid security, performance security, pre-bid conference/s, evaluation of bids, post qualification and award of contracts shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its revised IRR.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 12th day of NOV 2018 affiant exhibiting to me his Unified Multi-Purpose ID CRN-0003-6455462-9, bearing is photograph.

Doc. No. 220; Page No. 45; Book No. VIII; Series of 2018.

Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat at the address below on or before 9:30 a.m. (PST) of December 17, 2019 at NIA-R3 Office, Conference Room, Brgy. Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.

Bid opening shall be on 10:00 a.m. (PST) of December 17, 2019 at NIA-R3 Office, Conference Room, Brgy. Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

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of IPRD and CIIS,” Guerrero added.

Meanwhile, a Bureau of Customs employee is now facing criminal charges after he allegedly attempted to bribe a Philippine Coast Guard personnel assigned at the Manila International Container Port last Tuesday.

In a statement on Wednesday, the PCG said Cesar Nierva, BOC employee assigned at entry processing unit, was brought to the Manila Regional Trial Court for inquest proceedings.

Nierva will also be facing administrative charges in connection with the case filed against him, the PCG said in a statement.

The PCG said one of its personnel arrested Nierva after the former reportedly received from the suspect under-the-table cash amounting to P7,760 inserted between documents filed at the Entry Processing Unit Import Office-BOC Tuesday afternoon.

Capt. Allen Dalangin, PCG commander of Special Deployment Force at the BOC, said the suspect was brought to the Enforcement and Security Service ESS–MICP for investigation.

Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

Interested bidders may obtain further information from NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION – REGION 3 and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday.

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THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION DAMAGES 28. In order to protect their rights and interest, plaintiff was compelled to litigate, engage the services of counsel for a fee, and incur expenses thereby entitling them to damages in the amount of at least P 100,000.00 as attorney’s fees, and costs of suit.

PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, plaintiff respectfully prays that, after due notice and hearing, a judgment be rendered: a) Annulling the Deed of Sale dated 29 May 2004; b) Declaring TCT No. 004-2018005949 as an absolute nullity; c) Ordering Defendants Antonio Bernabe G. Buena and Johanni Marie Racela Buena to reconvey and/or return the subject property to Spouses Mariano L. Buena and (estate of) Eliza P. Gozun; d) Directing the Register of Deed of Quezon City to cancel TCT No. 004-2018005949 and reinstate TCT No. RT-101090 in its records; e) Ordering Defendants Antonio Bernabe G. Buena and Johanni Marie Racela Buena to pay One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,000.00) by way of moral damages. f) Ordering Defendants Antonio Bernabe G. Buena and Johanni Marie Racela Buena to pay One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,000.00) by way of exemplary damages as a warning to those similarly inclined; g) Ordering Defendants Antonio Bernabe G. Buena and Johanni Marie Racela Buena to pay One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,000.00) for attorney’s fees and cost of suit.

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JASON Z. ADVINCULA President and Chairman

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By Rey Requejo THE number of Filipinos studying in the United States has increased for the past three straight years, according to an annual survey of international exchange activity in the US. Based on Open Doors data released this November, some 3,320 Filipino students were admitted in US universities this past year, which is a 2.9-percent increase from 3,225 in 2018.

“We are delighted to see continued strong growth in educational exchange between the United States and the Philippines, and hope it will continue. Our countries share deep historical and cultural ties, and the Philippines is brimming with talent and opportunity,” US Embassy in the Philippines Cultural Affairs Counselor Matt Keener said, in a statement.

“The US higher education system, with its unmatched quality and range of options, is a natural fit for Filipinos seeking an international education and we are ready to welcome the next generation of Filipino leaders,” Keener added.

Keener stressed that prospective students pursuing higher education opportunities in the US colleges and universities could contact EducationUSA. “To learn more, prospective students can contact EducationUSA, the US government’s official resource for students interested in pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States,” the embassy cultural affairs counselor said.

According to the embassy statement, EducationUSA provides free advising services to prospective international students in more than 170 countries, and offers student resources and tools to navigate the so-called “Five Steps to US Study: Researching schools, identifying financing, completing the application, obtaining a student visa, and preparing for departure.”

There are more than 4,500 accredited higher education institutions in the United States and an EducationUSA adviser can help students define their priorities in order to narrow their options and plan their college careers.

EducationUSA does not offer scholarships, but can assist students in identifying scholarship and financial assistance opportunities, the statement said.

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Jean Henri Lhuillier is with some of the Cebuana Lhuillier Sports Ambassadors for Tennis

Lhuillier’s ambassadors raring for SEAG gold LEADING microfinancial services company, Cebuana Lhuillier, is confident that its sports ambassadors will take home the coveted gold medals in their respective events in the Southeast Asian Games happening from Nov. 30 until Dec. 11 this year.

“We are more than proud to support the SEA Games campaigns of the Blu Girls, Blu Boys, Niño, Treat, Ruben, and Jasmine. These athletes have shown their mettle and has made the country proud countless times and I’m more than sure that their resolve to perform well in the upcoming games will be no different,” said Cebuana Lhuiiler president and CEO and longtime sports patron, Jean Henri Lhuillier.

The RP Blu Girls and RP Blu Boys will be the country’s national representatives to the softball games. Both teams will go head to head against Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

With Cebuana Lhuillier’s backing, both teams have gone to various international competitions with the RP Blu Girls racking up a fourth place win at the recent WBSC Asia Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Treat Huey, Ruben Gonzales, and Francis Casey Niño Alcantara will be headlining the men’s tennis team together with Jeson Patrombon and AJ Lim. Under the guidance and support of Lhuillier, Huey, Gonzales, and Alcantara achieved their highest world ranking in doubles in the recent years with Huey reaching a peak ranking of world number 17 that includes semi-finals and multiple quarterfinals finishes in Grand Slam tournaments. Gonzales and Alcantara, meanwhile, made a name in recent years in ITF Futures and ATP Challengers.

National swimmer and two time Olympian, Jasmine Alkhaldi, has also set her sights on improving her performance in the upcoming games. Alkhaldi raked in four bronze medals in the previous SEA Games and hopes to get a gold medal this time in the nine events she will be participating in to qualify to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Lhuillier has been a constant supporter of various sports in the country particularly in softball and tennis, both at the grassroots and international levels.

Cebuana Lhuillier’s sports ambassadors are part of the 1,868 athletes who will be competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games which is by far, the biggest delegation since the Philippines last hosted in 2015.

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NEARLY 750 kids from South Cotabato benefitted from the breakthrough partnership of Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Sports Institute and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Tuesday with the staging of the grassroots sports program of the Mindanao Sports for Peace Caravan at the Bangsa Moro ARMM Sports Complex in Cotabato.

Kids from Maguindanao 1, Maguindanao 2 and Cotabato City exceeded the estimated 500 numbers of participants that simultaneously played the sports of basketball, volleyball, chess, football, sepak takraw and athletics.

National coaches and elite athletes belong to the enlisted military personnel conducted the morning training and the mini-competition held in the afternoon.

“May isang panahon na kinikilala ang mga taga-Maguindanao tulad nina Asian Games medalist Tukal Mukalam at Mona Sulaiman sa pabilisan sa takbuhan. Pero matagal na nawala pati na rin sa mga kabataan dahil sa kailangan nilang tumakbo, hindi para sa kompetisyon kundi para sa kanilang mga buhay,” said BARMM-MBHTE Minister Hon. Monaguer A. Iqbal-Al-Haj. “Nagpapasalamat kami sa PSCPSC at AFP sa pagbibigay ng bagong direksiyon sa buhay ng ating mga kabataan na hindi na sila tatakbo para

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PSC expects P1b spent on athletes to ‘bear fruit’ P

HILIPPINE Sports Commission Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez is confident that the sport body’s P1-billion investment on the Filipino athletes will “bear fruit” soon.

Ramirez, who is busy touring the various venues being used for the 30th SEA Games to make sure everything is up and running, said the PSC is determined to help national athletes reach world-class standards in terms of performance in the international scene.

“We spent P1 billion for the training and exposure of our athletes abroad.

Never in history of our country has government been this supportive of the Filipino athlete, financially.

Ngayon lang nangyari ito sa pamunuan ng ating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte,” said Ramirez.

Most of the funding was spent on the athletes’ international training and exposure, equipment, foreign coaches, education and nutrition.

“We want them to be physically and mentally equipped when they represent the country in foreign competitions. Our support to them actually is not just geared for these SEA Games, but even beyond because we want to create a foundation in these games where we can build on our

gains,” said Ramirez.

“I am confident that our P1-billion investment on our athletes will bear fruit, not only in the SEA Games but perhaps in the Tokyo Olympics and even the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, as well” Ramirez said.

The Philippines is hosting the 30th edition of the biennial meet. And although the lead agency tasked to organize the games is the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc), the PSC has been a valuable support agency to the Phisgoc, the Philippine Olympic Committee and the various national sports associations to ensure the country’s successful hosting of the games and the Filipino athletes’ rise to international standards.

“We want to make sure our investment in our athletes is taken care of with the smooth hosting of the games that is why we are extending our support to the organizing committee. Sila (athletes) naman ang bida rito,” said Ramirez.

The PSC is also tasked with the up-

keep of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, the Philsports Arena, the Teacher’s Camp in Baguio and several other sports facilities in the countryside.

The RMSC, for one, has been renovated to standards befitting its history, with the help of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

Grassroots sports is also an area where the PSC has been active as Ramirez reiterated his goal to continue the growth of the Philippine Sports Institute, the Batang Pinoy, the Philippine National Games and the Laro’t Saya sa Parke.

“We are just answering the mandate of our President, who wants to make sports accessible to all Filipinos,” said Ramirez.

The main SEA Games venues at the New Clark City and at the Clark Economic Zone were built and are being managed by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.

Those at Subic are managed by the Subic Bay Management Authority (SBMA).

While the PSC provides funding to the athletes, their training and participation in events are handled by their respective NSAs, which are under the umbrella of the POC as non-government organizations.

TOP 10 FINISH. A crack team of Filipino golfers, led by former national team standouts Bobby Chico (third from right) and Jude Eustaquio (fifth from left), finished in the top 10 among 24 nations including foreign teams in the recent St. Andrews Tournament won

by England at the Canlubang Golf Club. Other members of the team were Ronnie Manipol, Nestor Sevilla, Joey Arguelles, Jayson Yu, Mark Telan, Paolo Cagalingan, Rex Goquingco and Raymond Bunquin.

Saints win; Balanza named MVP TEAM Saints bested Team Heroes, 113-111, last night in the NCAA AllStar Game Tuesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena.

With the Saints down by as much as 23 points, Letran’s two-time champion Jerrick Balanza went 3-of4 from the stripe to give Team Saints a 111-108 cushion with 28.8 seconds remaining.

Arellano University alumni Jiovani Jalalon scored off his old teammate Kemt Salado assist to cut Team Heroes deficit to 110-111.

Both teams split their charities in the next three possessions before Salado bungled in Team Heroes’ last play.

Earlier, San Sebastian legend Grethcel S o l t o n e s Jerrick Balanza powered Team Saints to a 25-17, 24-26, 21-25, 25-17, 17-15 win over Team Heroes in the league’s first-ever volleyball All-Star match.

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta’s Ben Adamos led Team Saints with 18 points and nine rebounds while Balanza had 14 points, four rebounds and two assists to become the All-Star MVP. “Ngayon lang ako ulit nagbasketball since Game 3,” said Balanza.

Soltones was named as the AllStar Game, as the Saints of coach Macky Cariño unveiled their loaded offensive firepower which featured Southeast Asian Gamesbound hitter and San Beda alumni Ces Molina.

Molina scored an off-speed attack to put the Saints at match point before Arellano’s Jovie Prado committed an attack error on her down-the-line hit sailed that closed out the two-hour, six-minute match.

Soltones, who also hammered down the key hits in the deciding frame, was solid all-game long, a throwback performance that made her a three-time league MVP. In all, each competitor in the exhibition game had a good time regardless of the result.

Cojuangco questions PFF president’s leadership FORMER Negros Occidental Football Association President and now Tarlac Congressman Charlie Cojuangco has asked the the leaders of the Philippine Football Federation to think twice about re-electing Mariano “Nonong” Araneta to a third term as PFF president, as he questioned Araneta’s character and leadership of the PFF. In a dinner he hosted for media at his home, Cojuangco, a football patron at his Tarlac district, said he was compelled to speak out after being disturbed by Araneta’s mishandling of the PFF’s hosting job for football teams in the ongoing SEA Games, underhanded politicking, and lack of support for football grassroots project.

Cojuangco called out Araneta for disappearing as apologies were being made for the multiple embarrassing problems besetting the on-going football competition in the Southeast Asian Games.

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Organizing Committee head and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes, instead, faced the foreign delegations to make amends.

“You are the president of Philippine football. You are the host for all the football teams. Why send an underling?” Cojuangco asked. “Are you only there front and center when everything is okay?”

Cojuangco added that the PFF as the hosting NSA, should have ensured that all arrangements were in place for the foreign teams and even the Philippine squads, before the start of the Games.

“The PHISGOC is handling everything, yes, but the PFF also has carries the responsibility to make sure everything is in order for football,” said Cojuangco.

Cojuangco added that he was disturbed

by Araneta’s lack of character with his pattern of personal betrayal and underhanded politics.

“I was compelled to speak out after I

found out that he did to Ricky Yanson (the current NOFA president), what he also did to me,” said Cojuangco.

Cojuangco revealed that in 2007, Araneta asked Cojuangco to withdraw from his plan to run as PFF president, because Araneta said he himself was planning to run. Cojuangco said agreed to withdraw for Araneta, only to hear rumors a few days later that Araneta had withdrawn in favor of Mari Martinez.

Cojuangco said he reached out to the media after reading reports that Araneta had promised the PFF presidency to Yanson --only to renege at the last minute.

Regional Football Associations were surprised because the PFF rules only allow the PFF president to serve up to two terms, and were expecting Yanson to succeed Araneta.

“So it’s now an issue of character,” Cojuangco said. “I didn’t say anything before because it’s in the past and I had forgiven him and moved on. But the fact

that he did it again makes me question his character.”

Cojuangco also stressed that grassroots development in the sport has suffered during Araneta’s nine-year run as football president, and declared that the new agegroup tournaments Araneta is now promising should have been initiated much earlier. In the past four years, the PFF only had one age-group tourney.

Also, Cojuangco says that Araneta and the PFF this year received an award from the Asian Football Confederation for successes achieved by NOFA under Yanson, and is overly dependent on Fil-foreign players and the annual funds given by FIFA, the world governing body for the sport.

“The national team is not the only football the PFF should be involved in.

Foreign-born and -trained athletes are just a temporary solution. The building blocks should be grassroots development, and here, Araneta has been found sorely wanting.”

Clark cited as Destination of Year in Sports Tourism Awards CLARK FREEPORT—For the second time, Clark was once again cited as the “Destination of the Year” by the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards (PSTA).

During the third edition of the Sports Tourism awards held at Resorts World Manila, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Noel F. Manankil with CDC- Tourism Manager Noemi Julian, and CDC-Tourism Assistant Manager Elenita Lorenzo received the award from Selrahco and PSTA founder and president Charles Lim joined by Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Benito Bengzon,Jr., and Primetime Group Managing Director Pauland Dumlao.

Organized by Selrahco Management in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), Primetime Group, and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the PSTA bestowed the award to Clark as the sports tourism destination of the year for hosting more than 200 events that include fun-runs, marathons, triathlon, duathlon, games such as football and baseball, cycling and other sports-related activities. Aside from this, Clark is also a preferred destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibits (MICE).

In his speech during the activity, Manankil thanked the PSTA for recognizing Clark as a premiere destination. He also encouraged

the various organizations involved in sports-tourism management to visit Clark and explore the newlybuilt sports facilities in New Clark City (NCC).

“On behalf of the Clark family, Clark Development Corporation, Clark International Airport, and our parent company Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), we would like to thank you (PSTA) for this award. I would also like to extend a personal invitation to all of you (sports-tourism management organizations) to visit Clark Freeport and New Clark City where you will see new sports facilities that I’m we Filipinos will be very proud of,” he said.

The award was received by CDC President and CEO Noel F. Manankil (3rd from right), CDC Tourism Division Manager Noemi Julian (2nd from left) and CDC Tourism Division Assistant Manager Elenita Lorenzo (2nd from right). Also in photo are Selrahco President Charles Lim, Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Benito Bengzon, Jr. and Primetime Group Managing Director Pauland Dumlao.

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Myanmar turns back PH, 2-1, in football GAMES TODAY (Binan Stadium) 4 p.m. - Vietnam vs. Laos (Group B, men) 4 p.m. - Brunei vs. Thailand (Group B, men) 8 p.m. - Indonesia vs. Singapore (Group, men)

STRONG DEFENSE. The Philippines men’s water polo team gave Indonesia a good game after the two teams end up in a draw (6-6) during the elimination round of the Water Polo event during the 30th SEA Games held at the Aquatic Center at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday night. The Filipinos will try to ride the crest of this solid effort with a win against the Malaysians, the bronze medalists in Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. After that, the Philippines tackles reigning titlist Singapore Friday and then caps off the tournament with a game against Thailand, which smashed Malaysia, 19-5, earlier. The victor after the single-round robin tournament takes the gold.

Araneta: More grassroots, age-group tournaments PHILIPPINE Football Federation president Nonong Araneta on Wednesday laid out his plans for the next four years that will see a revitalized Philippines Football League which will also help pave the way for more youth and age-group tournaments.

With Qatar Airways announcing a three-year partnership with the country’s professional league starting next year, Araneta is brimming with optimism that the entry of an award-winning global brand will trigger more support for programs in the country.

In fact, Araneta said the country’s biggest bus company, Vallacar Transit Inc. through its Bachelor and Ceres Bus liners, is sponsoring a national Under-13 league for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Araneta added the competition compliments the Under-17 tournament set to start next year as well as the Under-15 competition which is already in place.

“We’ve worked hard to gain the trust and confidence of companies to support Philippine football,” said Araneta, noting that he has been working on the Qatar Airways sponsorship of the threeyear-old PFL since early this year.

The women’s department will also see an increase in competitions with Under-16 and Under-18 regional tournaments lined up, said Araneta, a Fifa Executive council member as well as head of the Asian Football Confederation Finance Committee.

“There’s a lot in store for Philippine football in the next four years,” Araneta said.

Reacting to reports of former football official and Tarlac Rep. Charlie Cojuangco blasting him for his character and the issues surrounding the Southeast Asian Games hosting, Araneta expressed sadness over the congressman’s misleading statements.

“Much like the candidate he is supporting in the upcoming PFF elections, he is conveniently leaving out details to fit their own narrative and paints a picture as if Philippine football is in bad shape,” said Araneta, who also questioned the of Cojuangco’s statements.

Araneta shared his version of Cojuangco’s story in the 2007 PFF elections.

Tolentino: PH can win 130 to 180 gold medals

By Peter Atencio

T

HE Philippines can still make it to the top of the medal race with at least 130 gold medals.

Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino believes that athletes competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games can achieve this.

“It’s 130 up and I could go as high as 180,” said Tolentino, with three days left before the official start of the biennial meet.

“We can still get the overall championship with this,” added Tolentino, who talked about his medal outlook while assessing the glitches that have been taking place as the games’ official opening gets nearer.

Combat sports account for most of the gold-medal projection, with arnis tipped to get at least 15 golds from the 20 events on tap.

There are at least five golds each from judo, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, sambo, wrestling, according to research by sports leaders.

Outside of combat sports, dancesport

is projected to get 10 gold medals, while athletics and gymnastics are confident of getting nine.

With three days left before opening begins at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, Tolentino believes that organizers are experiencing “birth pains” in dealing with the needs of various delegation as they arrive early and get ready for the Games.

“Birth pains ito, lalo na ngayon,” remarked Tolentino.

Delegations from many countries experienced transportation snafus, bad traffic and poor coordination upon arriving in the country.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Sports Commission, as promised, made sure that the newly restored Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and PhilSports Complex in Pasig City will be part of this year’s historic event.

Seven out of 56 sports for the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games will be played at the refurbished and leveled-up facilities in RMSC and PhilSports.

The renovation of these Complexes were made possible by the donation amounting to P842-million given by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and not part of the SEA Games budget.

“This is a sporting heritage that will al-

ways remind us of the hardships, failures and victories of every Filipino athlete.” said Team Philippines Chef de Mission and PSC Chairman William Ramirez.

Last Monday, the men’s football competitions kicked off at the newly restored RMSC Football Pitch, five days ahead of the SEA Games opening ceremonies which will happen on Saturday, November 30 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

The 6,000-seater Ninoy Aquino Stadium which initially hosted the Team Philippines Send-Off ng Bayan last Nov. 13, will be the playing venue for weightlifting and taekwondo competitions.

The Rizal Memorial Coliseum is also now ready to welcome guests for gymnastics event after its full renovation that started last July.

RMSC Tennis Courts will host the lawn tennis and soft tennis competitions while the indoor volleyball actions will take place at the newly improved MultiPurpose Arena in PhilSports.

“These restored facilities are not only for SEA Games but for Team Philippines so they can have a morale boosting inspiration that will eventually result to a leveled-up performance. This is not for PSC, this is for Team Philippines and our future generations.” said Ramirez.

Diones wary of Malaysian triple-jump king MARK Harry Diones will go toe to toe with reigning champion Muhamad Hakimi Ismail in the men’s triple jump event of the 30th Southeast Asian Games athletics meet.

The 26-year-old Diones has competed against his Malaysian opponent twice this year.

And Diones managed to come up with convincing results when he and Ismail saw action in the first and second legs of the Asian Grand Prix in China last June.

This allowed Diones to have a good grasp of where he is at when he plunged into training over the last two months at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.

In the first leg, Diones placed fifth behind Ismail with his leap of 16.27 meters, while his Malaysian foe

cleared 16.32 meters for fourth.

He got close again in the second leg when Diones made it to fourth in 15.98 meters, with Ismail taking the bronze in 16.19 meters.

Diones said he liked what’s been happening to him during training, knowing how Ismail will be like during competition.

“Maganda po ang pag-run ko sa training. Pagdating sa laro, palakasan na lang kami ng talon,” said Diones, who is from Libmanan, Camarines Sur. Thai bet Pritchaya Tepparak will also be back after taking the bronze in the 2017 SEA Games, where Diones was the silver medallist.

Teparrak cleared 16.15 meters for his season’s best performance during the National Army Games in Thailand recently. Peter Atencio

Mark Harry Diones

Esportsplay Gaming, LGD sign deal

DONE DEAL. Top officials of Esportsplay Gaming (from left) COO John Tse COO and CEO Ivan Cuevas are shown with LGD Gaming’s CEO Pan ‘Ruru’ Jie and General Manager Pan Fei during the contract signing held Tuesday at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City.

FILIPINO gamers get to learn from the best as Esportsplay Gaming formalized its tie-up with one of the world’s most formidable professional DOTA 2 teams in LGD. The two groups officially merged Tuesday in a grand event to form LGD International which will scout, train, and coach core players from the Philippines and Southeast Asia to compete in The International (T.I), the biggest DOTA 2 tournament ever.

Esportsplay Gaming Chairman and CEO Ivan Angelo Cuevas and COO John Tse signed the contract along with LGD General Manager Pan Fei and LGD CEO Pan ‘Ruru’ Jie in formalizing the partnership during the launching dubbed ‘LGD International Launch Party: A Collab of LGD &Esportsplay Gaming’ at the Conrad Hotel.

“The country has produced many esports players. Esports Gaming is planning to solidify the Philippines in the Esports map with this collabo-

ration with one of the best teams in the world,” said Cuevas.

“Forming one DOTA 2 team is just one vision for LGD International. With their experience training a team, I have all the confidence in the world to grow the esports community in the country,” Tse said.

Fans, gamers, and Esports enthusiasts present during the event got the chance to face star players such as Ah Jit, Chuan, and Ruru in a friendly match.

“We hope we can bring the Philippines’ esports to higher level and help Filipino DOTA 2 players succeed in international tournaments,” said Ruru.

The friendly match was streamed online via Esportsplay Gaming’s Facebook page and Youtube account, that was made more exciting by shout casters and gaming influencers Sh1n Boo and Butters.

The National’s Justin Villaseran (Vill) and known caster from China’s The International C.C hosted the launch party.

SUBSTITUTE Win Naing Tun found an opening in the 79th minute and scored for Myanmar as the visiting team turned back the Philippine Under-22 Team, 2-1, yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Win came off the bench late in the second half and handed the Burmese booters their first win against a draw in two games in Group A of the 30th Southeast Asian Games men’s football tournament.

The opportunity to score for Myanmar came after Win outfoxed Amani Aguinaldo and goalie Anthony Pinthus.

The Azkals could have drawn the match, but they missed the chance when skipper Stephan Schrock’s free kick in the 91st minute went straight to goalie Sann Sat Naing’s hands.

Myanmar earlier took the lead when Aung Kaung Mann went on the attack in the 16th minute.

The Azkals put on the pressure afterward.

They were able to equalize when Justin Baas struck just before halftime, following a good pass from Dennis Chung, who sent it after getting Yrick Gallantes’s corner kick.

The Philippines got many chances to take the lead early.

Chima Uzoka had his opportunity, but his attempt was called an offside.

Baas went for a second goal, but his attempt in the 61st minute was off.

On Sunday, the young Filipino booters dragged Cambodia to a 1-1 draw, with substitute midfielder Dennis Chung scoring on a pass by Schrock during the five minute added time, also at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

Chung, who came in Dylan de Bruycker, found the net after Schrock could not get past a wall of defenders.

Defender Justin Baas and goalie Anthony Pintus got in way of pair of attempts by Sin Kakada before time expired.

The Cambodians put the Philippines on its toes early after Keo Sokpheng slipped past the defense in the 41st minute. Peter Atencio

PH club team wins 6 golds, 2 awards in Guam regatta THE Philippine team SAG-1 dominated the 4th Guam Thanksgiving Day Dragon Boat Festival held recently in Guam, USA, besting eight teams from Guam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

The Filipino club crew took home a sweeping win with six gold medals and two overall champion awards for conquering all the events in the 200and 400-meter distances that the team participated in.

In the women’s 200- and 400-meter small boat (12-seater) categories, the SAG-1 paddlers clocked in a cumulative time of two minutes, 25 seconds, and 54 milliseconds (2:25.54) and 5:30.04, respectively. Host Guam’s team took second place in the 200-meter category at 2:28.07, while Hong Kong pocketed silver in the 400-meter event at 5:44.61.

The teams from Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong nabbed podium finishes in the mixed 200- and 400-meter standard (22-seater) races, while Philippines’ SAG-1 surged to the top with registered total times of 2:02.46 and 4:41.27, respectively.

The Philippine SAG-1 Dragon Boat Team won against eight teams from six other countries, claiming all golds in the 200- and 400-meter distances in the women’s small boat (12-seater), mixed standard boat (22-seater), and open small boat (12-seater) events.

Pinoy athletes also ruled the finals of the open small boat (12-seater) in both 200- and 400-meter categories, nosing out the Hong Kong team (1:03.53) in the 200-meter race at 1:02.03 and, in the 400-meter event, beating the Guam unit (2:23.85) at 2:20.32.

“We were overwhelmed with the results, but I also believe that the two months of hard training by the team led us to victory,” said SAG-1 Dragon Boat Team Captain Michael Lara.

For SAG-1 Dragon Boat Team Coach Ric Nacional, joining an international competition entails a bigger sense of responsibility.

IN BRIEF

CA stops PDIC liquidation of AMA

THE Court of Appeals issued a temporary restraining order on the liquidation of AMA Rural Bank of Mandaluyong Inc. by state-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp.

PDIC said Wednesday it was constrained to stop the liquidation process for 60 days.

The TRO was issued after the majority stockholders of AMA Bank questioned Monetary Board Resolution No. 1705.D dated Nov. 7, 2019.

PDIC took over the assets and affairs of the closed rural bank on Nov. 8, 2019 but said the accountable directors, officers and employees of the bank refused to account for, surrender and turn over the records under their accountabilities, custody and possession despite demand.

It earlier said that the refusal to account for, surrender and turn over records would delay the payment of the claims of AMA Bank’s depositors for insured deposit. PDIC said that faced with another setback, the TRO would prevent it from further continuing the inventory-taking of bank records during the 60 days of its effectivity starting Nov. 26.

“We assure our depositing public that the PDIC’s paramount commitment is to expedite the validation of bank records to be able to immediately pay the insured depositors of AMA Bank. We have in fact resorted to alternative procedures to do just that when the TRO was issued. We appeal to the depositors for their understanding,” said PDIC president Roberto Tan.

IPOPHL to revive arbitration service

THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines said it plans to revive its arbitration capability to serve IP owners, rights holders and users with legal claims and issues.

IPOPHL director-general Josephine Santiago said the alternative arbitration service could contribute to the easing of the workload at the courts.

“In business, time and cost are of the essence. Arbitration is emerging as a viable alternative for business players to resolve disputes as decisions, in some cases, can be made in less than a year. And the lesser time on a case means more productive time can be spent on focusing on the business,” she said.

Arbitration is one of the out-of-court dispute resolution methods widely tapped by both the public and private sectors. Decisions drawn out from arbitral proceedings are legally binding and recognized by the courts.

“With this additional alternative option to settle disputes, IPOPHL will also help in the declogging of its own dockets and that of the trial courts. This track can only be successful if our stakeholders are ensured that trained and competent IP professionals are available to provide the service provided, and if there is sufficient and sustained campaign from courts and the IPOPHL itself,” Santiago said.

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Business Filipinos exclusively control transmission grid, says NGCP

By Alena Mae S. Flores

N

ATIONAL Grid Corporation of the Philippines said Wednesday the country’s transmission network operator remains under the exclusive control of Filipinos to allay fears that China might have the capability to remotely shut down the Philippines’ power infrastructure.

“There is nothing to be alarmed about the stake by the State Grid Corporation of China in NGCP as its investment is limited only to being a technical adviser,” said NGCP president and chief executive Anthony Almeda.

SGCC has a 40-percent stake in NGCP, while the remaining 60 percent is controlled by Filipino companies Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp. and Calaca High Power Corp. with 30-percent shares, each.

NGCP said only three nominees from SGCC sit as members of the NGCP board of directors.

“SGCC serves only as the technical adviser of the consortium, but the

management and the control of NGCP, including its systems operation, are exclusively exercised by Filipinos,” Almeda said.

He said the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition―the system that controls the grid―is operated only by authorized Filipino technical experts of NGCP. “By default, SCADA is disconnected from the Virtual Private Network; thus, remote users cannot connect to SCADA,” Almeda said.

“VPN access may only be granted to the Filipino CEO in an emergency situation and only after undergoing a secure and confidential approval pro-

cess,” he said.

NGCP said that since it commenced operations in 2009 when it took over operations from the government, the approval process for the VPN access had not been invoked and no remote access had been granted.

Almeda said the NGCP Systems Operation Datacenter is equipped with biometric access controls which allow only authorized NGCP personnel to enter, apart from the SCADA workstations and servers that were secured by firewalls and layers of authentication systems to block unauthorized access.

System operation is the heart of NGCP, where all demands and supply of power generated from generators and distributors are received and are matched in split seconds, the company said.

Almeda recommended a visit by legislators and an independent party to NGCP facilities to see how the power grid is managed and operated to fallay fears of China’s alleged interference in the Philippine power grid.

NGCP improves Luzon power grid

BALANGA CITY—National Grid Corporation of the Philippines vows to improve the power transmission highways where reliable and sustainable power flows from generating plants to distribution utilities, industries, businesses and households.

Tasked with operating, maintaining and expanding the power grid, NGCP said it is dedicated to improving the country’s transmission network.

NGCP which strives to become the strongest power grid in Southeast Asia so far invested P151 billion in the aging transmission system.

It said that over the past 10 years, it installed 5,626 transmission structures, 2,472 circuit-kilometers of transmission lines, 18 new substations, 63 upgraded substations and an additional 15,634 MVA of transformer capacity.

The company completed 109 projects which include the Lumban-Bay 230kV Transmission Line Project which provided maximum dispatch of power plants from South Luzon to the Load Center; the San Esteban-Laoag 230kV Transmission Line Project which accommodated the renewal energy power plants in Northern Luzon; and the Luzon Voltage Improvement Projects which provided additional megavolt ampere reactive capacity to improve power quality.

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Lufthansa Technik investing $40m in new Manila hangar GLOBAL aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services provider Lufthansa Technik Philippines said Wednesday it is investing $40 million to build a new hangar in Manila to serve the rising demand.

“The company strongly believes in the ability of the Philippines to be a hub for aviation services in the region, and proof of this is our expansion and continued commitment to the country,” LTP president and chief executive Elmar Lutter said.

“With the expansion of our facilities and services through the construction of Hangar 1A, we will be opening LTP’s doors to 275 more Filipino workers to help the Philippine MRO industry grow, together with the sustained growth of the Philippine economy,” he said.

LTP started the construction of the expanded facility in September and expects to complete it by fourth quarter of 2020.

LTP’s capacity will also increase by 30 percent.

It said the project was a response to the growing MRO demand in Asia-Pacific and would further strengthen the Philippines as an ideal MRO site.

“Lufthansa Technik Philippines has always been the country’s forerunner in the MRO industry. As we approach our 20th year, it’s about time to showcase the Philippines as an aviation stronghold in Asia-Pacific,” Lutter said.

Established in 2000, LTP, a joint venture of Hamburg-based Lufthansa Techno AG and MacroAsia Corp., has a workforce of 3,300 Filipinos across the key cities nationwide, including Clark, Cebu, Davao, Kalibo and Puerto Princesa.

The new hangar, called Hangar 1A, will be a replica of the existing Hangar 1 which currently services aircraft of various airlines, including the national carrier airline, Philippine Airlines and international lines like British Airways, Korean Air, Asian Airlines and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Darwin G. Amojelar

SKYWAY INSPECTION. San Miguel Corp. president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang (center) inspects works on the Skyway Extension project at the Alabang viaduct. The company is set to reopen the third lane of the at-grade Skyway which it closed for construction in late September and the new two-lane temporary ramp on Dec. 1. Northbound vehicles will now have five lanes coming from the Alabang viaduct from just three prior to construction.

Ray S. Eñano, Editor Roderick T. dela Cruz, Assistant Editor business@manilastandard.net extrastory2000@gmail.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019

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MRT-7 expected to begin partial operations by ‘21

By Darwin G. Amojelar THE Department of Transportation said Wednesday it expects Metro Rail Transit Line 7 to start partial operations by 2021.

The agency said in a statement the MRT Line 7 project, which runs 22 kilometers from North Ave. in Quezon City to San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, was 49.15-percent into completion as of October 2019.

It said MRT-7’s 20-hectare depot started to take shape after the writs of possession issued by Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 92 and 98 in favor of DOTr and concessionaire SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc. were successfully enforced by sheriffs of the two courts. Works on the depot formally started on Nov. 26.

The DOTr and SMRT7 identified the new depot site along Quirino Highway in Barangay Lagro, Quezon City, which was found optimal for right-of-way implementability, asset constructibility, capital expenditure and operational expense efficiency and operational reliability and maintainability.

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade approved the depot site during an inspection on June 29, 2019.

“The start of depot works signifies much more than a dot in the timeline of the project. It shows us that when the judiciary works hand in hand with the executive department, we are able to pick up speed in delivering infrastructure development to the Filipino people,” Tugade said.

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10752 or the new Right-of-Way Act, the DOTr offered to buy the depot site from a major real estate development company at current market value, as appraised by an independent property appraiser accredited by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

The property owners refused the DOTr’s current market value offer, forcing the DOTr and SMRT7, in coordination with the Office of the Solicitor General, to file expropriation cases on Nov. 15. The QC RTC Branches 92 and 98 issued writs of possession in favor of the DOTr and SMRT7 on Nov. 22 and Nov. 25, respectively.

A writ of possession is a writ of execution employed to enforce a judgment to recover the possession of land.

It commands the sheriff to enter the land and give its possession to the party entitled under the judgment.

ING Bank sees Bangko Sentral resuming interest reduction in 2020

By Julito G. Rada ING Bank Manila said Wednesday it expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to resume policy easing by early 2020 if inflation rate remains close to the midpoint of the target range of 2 percent to 4 percent.

ING Bank Manila senior economist Nicholas Mapa said in a report BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno remained open to easing monetary policy further despite his previous announcement that “monetary policy is appropriate” as of the moment.

“What is clear is that Diokno is watching inflation as he says that the BSP will be ‘more confident to do something’ if the projected uptick in inflation does not materialize,” Mapa said.

“If the expected rebound in headline inflation remains close to 3 percent in 2020, we can expect the BSP to be open to cutting policy rates further in early 2020 as the Philippines chases a higher growth target of 6.5 to 7.5 percent,” Mapa said.

Diokno earlier said his decisions would remain data dependent and not date dependent, with all eyes on next

week’s November inflation print.

“Inflation is set to bounce in November after touching what will likely be the bottom [0.8 percent in October] for 2019 as base effects wash out quickly,” Mapa said.

Diokno told reporters at the sidelines of an event in Pasay City on Monday there was a possibility that monetary authorities would do one final cut in policy interest rates this year. He said, however, that monetary authorities would continue to be data dependent.

“That [interest rate cut] is possible...

The BSP will always be data dependent,

so we will evaluate,” he said.

Diokno said amid the ongoing reforms, it would be appropriate to do “gradual” rate cuts, “so you can monitor the developments”.

“That is the suggested move because any drastic move could be disruptive to the system,” he said.

Global debt watcher S&P Global Ratings said in a report that following policy rate cuts by 75 basis points so far in 2019, “we expect another 25 bps rate cut later this year [which] should bring the overnight reverse repurchase rate to 3.75 percent.”

Asia United Bank’s net income climbed 66% to P3.8b in 9 months

HEALTH SUMMIT. More than 450 representatives from the government, private sector and the academe attend the Health Leadership Summit 2019: The Big Shifts of the UHC Law organized by Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc., in partnership with the Ateneo Professional Schools, at the Bonifacio Hall of Shangri-La at The Fort, Taguig City. Joing the summit are (from left) APS vice president Dr. John Paul Vergara, former Health Secretary Manuel Dayrit, Ateneo Graduate School of Business associate dean Malyn Divinagracia former Health Secretary Alfredo Bengzon, incumbent Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Rep. Helen Tan, Dean Ron Mendoza of Ateneo School of Government, Dean Jose Hofileña of Ateneo Law School, Dean Cenon Alfonso of Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health and AC Health president and CEO Paolo Borromeo.

ASIA United Bank, the financial arm of the Rebisco Group, said Wednesday net income in the first nine months jumped 66 percent to P3.8 billion from a year ago, on the sustained strength of core businesses.

The bank said in a statement its bottom line was boosted by a 38-percent growth in interest income from loans and receivables.

Gross interest income increased by 39 percent to P10.4 billion as of endSeptember from P7.5 billion in the same period last year.

Net interest income rose 24 percent in the nine-month period to P6.9 billion from P5.6 billion. This translated into a 4.3-percent net interest margin, higher than last year’s 4.2 percent.

“It is truly a remarkable year for AUB, and we look forward to finishing 2019 strong. This growth is a result of the successful execution of our

strategy from the beginning of the year, which remains a testament of the trust and confidence that our customers give us,” AUB president Manuel Gomez said.

“We are confident that this growth will continue to motivate us to be the primary enablers our customers’ envisioned success,” he said.

The bank successfully raised P7 billion in its maiden bond issuance early this month on strong demand from investors. The proceeds would be used for general corporate purposes. The bonds had a coupon rate of 4.625 percent per annum for a three-year tenor.

AUB initially announced a P3-billion offering, but concluded the offer with close to three times the target. The bank said that amid the overwhelming demand, it had to end its offer period two-days ahead of the original Oct. 30 schedule. Julito G. Rada

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Market rebounds; Jollibee climbs

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TOCKS rebounded Wednesday from a two-day slump, on rising expectations that China and the United States will soon reach an interim trade deal.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index, the 30-company benchmark, climbed 129 points, or 1.7 percent, to close at 7,836.89. It was also up 5 percent since the start of the year.

The broader all-share index gained 58 points, or 1.3 percent, to settle at 4,685.00, on a value turnover of P7.7 billion. Gainers outnumbered losers, 102 to 77, while 54 issues were unchanged.

Fifteen of the 20 most active stocks ended in the green, led by Jollibee Foods Corp. which jumped 7.5 percent to P197.90 and BDO Unibank Inc. which went up 4.7 percent to P157.

OtherAsian markets also advanced Wednesday, with US President Donald Trump saying

the talks were “in the final throes”.

However, observers said that while the broad consensus is that the two will tie up something soon, there is an underlying unease at the lack of detail that is causing uncertainty.

“We’re getting to the point where they need to show us the money,” said Michael Reynolds, investment strategy officer at Glenmede Trust Co. “Talk is one thing but an actual deal on paper, pen to paper, is what is going to dramatically change the market narrative.”

Regional investors were given another record-breaking lead from Wall Street, with comments from Beijing and Washington adding to the confident mood on trading floors.

Trump said on Tuesday: “We’re in the final throes of a very important deal, I guess you could say one of the most important deals in trade ever.”

He also raised the issue of unrest in Hong Kong, which has become a possible

sticking point after Congress passed a bill supporting the pro-democracy protests and sent it to Trump to sign into law.

Progress on the bill has angered Beijing, however, and fueled concerns it could upend the trade talks.

Trump did not indicate whether he would put his name to the bill, instead emphasizing his close ties to Xi Jinping and efforts to seal the trade agreement.

“It’s going very well but at the same time we want to see it go well in Hong Kong,” he said. “I think it will. I think that President Xi can make that happen. I know him and I know he’d like to make it happen.”

Hong Kong rose 0.1 percent, with ecommerce titan Alibaba piling on 4 percent a day after its city debut that saw it rally more than six percent.

Tokyo ended 0.3 percent higher. Sydney jumped 0.9 percent and Singapore put on 0.1 percent, while Seoul and Taipei each added 0.3 percent.

Wellington climbed 0.7 percent and

Mumbai put on 0.1 percent.

However, Shanghai fell 0.1 percent after data showed profits at industrial companies tumbled by a tenth on-year in October, highlighting continued problems in the world’s number two economy.

Still, while buying sentiment remains intact, investors remain concerned that the trade deal talks could collapse at the last hurdle, as they have in the past.

“Now it’s time for both leaders to schedule a venue and put pen to paper on the phase one deal officially,” said AxiTrader’s Stephen Innes.

“If there was ever a time to break bread, now is the time as investors are not piling into equities for health reasons, they’re expecting a substantial payout when the deal is finally signed sealed and delivered. And they certainly won’t be in the mood to be walked down that trade talk garden path only to run into another dead end,” he said.

With AFP

Manila Standard BuSineSS daily StockS review wedneSday, noveMBer 27, 2019

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

53.65 88 1.89 150.2 1.05 25.1 18 12.96 4.15 7.7 0.59 0.4 67.6 0.85 20.6 39.7 175.8 112.1 58.75 24.8 203 1,880 59 1.06

53.7 89.25 1.89 158 1.05 25.1 18.2 12.98 4.33 7.7 0.59 0.4 68.5 0.85 20.6 39.7 175.8 112.1 58.75 25 204.2 1,890 59.55 1.06

53.65 87.65 1.88 150.2 1.05 25.05 18 12.8 4.14 7.7 0.59 0.4 67.05 0.85 20.55 38.9 173.1 112.1 58.75 24.8 198.1 1,806 59 1.06

FINANCIALS 53.7 20 88.85 6,662,390 1.88 56,000 157 2,570,940 1.05 85,000 25.1 28,400 18.2 30,900 12.92 204,700 4.33 40,000 7.7 600 0.59 2,000 0.4 30,000 68.45 2,788,870 0.85 3,000 20.55 4,200 39.15 1,245,000 173.5 680 112.1 140 58.75 390 24.8 154,200 204 517,470 1,806 240 59.55 1,780 1.06 200,000

1,073.50 590,483,243 105,320 398,578,111 89,250 712,730 557,370 2,638,388 166,750 4,620 1,180 12,000 189,534,329 2,550 86,505 48,644,405 117,979 15,694 22,912.50 3,824,580 104,920,574 435,010 105,225 212,000

-155,988,124.50 55,372,461 325,774 105,083,693.50 -2,550 -20,600,695 -1,758 -4,970 -23,319,872 -

ABOITIZ POWER AC ENERGY AGRINURTURE ALLIANCE SELECT ALSONS CONS AXELUM BASIC ENERGY CEMEX HLDG CENTURY FOOD CIRTEK HLDG CONCRETE A CONCRETE B CROWN ASIA DEL MONTE DNL INDUS EAGLE CEMENT EEI CORP EMPERADOR FIRST GEN FIRST PHIL HLDG GINEBRA GREENERGY HOLCIM INTEGRATED MICR JOLLIBEE LIBERTY FLOUR LMG CHEMICALS MABUHAY VINYL MACAY HLDG MANILA WATER MAXS GROUP MEGAWIDE MERALCO MG HLDG PANASONIC PEPSI COLA PETROENERGY PETRON PHINMA PHX PETROLEUM PILIPINAS SHELL PRYCE CORP RFM CORP ROXAS AND CO ROXAS HLDG SFA SEMICON SHAKEYS PIZZA SMC FOODANDBEV SPC POWER SWIFT FOODS TKC METALS UNIV ROBINA VITARICH VIVANT VULCAN INDL

34.2 2.6 14.08 0.58 1.29 3.67 0.239 2.3 15.38 5.5 66 67.85 2.02 5.4 8.86 15.22 10.3 7.22 23.4 76 40 1.96 13.72 8 187.8 45 4.96 3.6 8.15 18.02 12.1 17.1 325 0.182 5.7 1.38 4.08 4.72 9.6 11.06 32.5 5 5.47 2.04 1.91 0.96 11.16 88 8.8 0.127 1.02 152 1.15 15.72 0.98

34.95 2.6 14.08 0.63 1.29 3.68 0.24 2.34 15.38 5.62 71 67.9 2.02 5.4 8.88 15.22 10.5 7.23 23.95 76.2 41 2.02 13.98 8.16 198.6 45.05 4.96 3.6 8.81 18.48 12.4 17.2 325 0.182 5.7 1.41 4.19 4.72 9.6 11.06 32.75 5.28 5.47 2.08 1.91 0.99 11.16 90 8.89 0.127 1.06 154.9 1.16 16.2 1

33.75 2.51 13.06 0.58 1.25 3.55 0.239 2.3 15.26 5.22 66 67.85 2.01 5.35 8.67 14.88 10.3 7.22 23.4 75.75 40 1.96 13.72 8 187.8 45 4.96 3.41 8.02 17.84 12.06 16.9 317.2 0.182 5.25 1.36 4.06 4.65 9.59 10.88 32 4.97 5.45 2.01 1.91 0.95 10.8 87.05 8.3 0.118 1.02 150.3 1.13 15.56 0.97

INDUSTRIAL 34.6 5,607,600 2.51 1,662,000 13.96 160,200 0.62 1,508,000 1.25 17,000 3.68 1,937,000 0.24 60,000 2.31 452,000 15.38 45,900 5.23 640,600 71 230 67.85 2,110 2.01 117,000 5.4 7,300 8.67 1,808,100 15.1 264,000 10.48 3,279,100 7.22 5,381,600 23.9 630,600 75.75 93,200 41 17,900 2.01 14,748,000 13.98 50,700 8.09 88,400 197.9 1,099,600 45.05 200 4.96 30,000 3.41 15,000 8.6 3,700 18.06 2,018,900 12.1 94,900 17.2 879,900 319 262,400 0.182 300,000 5.67 3,900 1.39 2,752,000 4.19 13,000 4.65 670,000 9.6 7,200 11.06 12,500 32.7 700,200 4.97 1,228,000 5.47 4,000 2.05 3,276,000 1.91 5,000 0.96 164,000 11 398,000 90 266,220 8.89 833,200 0.121 3,640,000 1.06 137,000 154 500,710 1.16 9,342,000 16.2 2,700 0.98 856,000

191,904,730 4,207,460 2,225,242 925,490 21,610 7,027,280 14,350 1,050,290 705,010 3,430,333 16,130 143,164.50 236,240 39,215 15,902,497 3,968,642 33,854,892 38,855,162 15,043,880 7,083,874 730,190 29,479,250 708,604 716,475 213,469,588 9,005 148,800 52,390 30,126 36,359,950 1,151,398 15,104,456 83,738,126 54,600 21,333 3,789,450 52,970 3,135,670 69,084 138,070 22,641,265 6,143,550 21,842 6,685,530 9,550 158,210 4,374,242 23,814,318 7,238,269 445,480 140,400 76,315,299 10,736,200 42,670 845,770

-85,416,410 -66,510.00 -1,304,354 -6,100 1,821,310 -241,870 614,276 35,106 1,620 -1,346,009 1,954,020 -29,913,818 3,900,244 -5,231,850 -5,992,624 -409,000 -127,680 -142,570 395,938 27,511,917 2,165,712 37,400 321,822.00 -42,901,906 1,381,650.00 719,570 -9,590 422,120 -6,060,000 8,200 -1,299,830 -21,080 1,815,419.00 -31,763,970 -11,600 -

ABACORE CAPITAL ABOITIZ EQUITY ALLIANCE GLOBAL ANGLO PHIL HLDG ANSCOR ASIABEST GROUP ATN HLDG A ATN HLDG B AYALA CORP AYALA LAND LOG BHI HLDG COSCO CAPITAL DMCI HLDG FJ PRINCE A GT CAPITAL JG SUMMIT KEPPEL HLDG A LODESTAR LOPEZ HLDG LT GROUP MABUHAY HLDG METRO PAC INV PACIFICA PRIME MEDIA SAN MIGUEL CORP SM INVESTMENTS TOP FRONTIER WELLEX INDUS ZEUS HLDG

0.8 49.85 10.92 0.72 6.9 12.5 0.9 0.95 799 3.43 1,250 7.08 6.75 3.81 878 76.3 5.23 0.52 4.05 12.26 0.57 4.34 0.038 1.33 160 1,090 213.2 0.214 0.217

0.8 49.9 11.28 0.72 6.9 12.5 0.94 0.97 813.5 3.49 1,250 7.11 6.96 3.81 890 78.45 5.23 0.52 4.06 12.48 0.58 4.4 0.047 1.35 160 1,100 219 0.214 0.217

0.78 48.9 10.88 0.7 6.8 12.28 0.9 0.95 795 3.43 1,250 7 6.74 3.81 872.5 76.3 5.22 0.49 4.03 12 0.57 4.3 0.038 1.27 156 1,087 210 0.214 0.212

HOLDING FIRMS 0.78 2,197,000 49 4,838,800 11.18 40,661,200 0.72 110,000 6.88 12,300 12.48 4,600 0.94 799,000 0.97 155,000 802 524,800 3.48 287,000 1,250 5 7.07 776,500 6.8 89,833,100 3.81 10,000 880 61,490 78.45 1,224,660 5.22 1,900 0.51 90,000 4.06 87,000 12 1,548,300 0.58 74,000 4.3 28,630,000 0.044 640,900,000 1.35 158,000 160 48,490 1,089 473,390 219 1,720 0.214 500,000 0.216 620,000

1,737,890 237,197,050 452,125,836 78,630 84,281 57,196 731,480 148,350 421,028,785 994,480 6,250 5,495,789 616,266,963 38,100 54,155,485 95,477,056 9,934 44,650 351,820 18,643,782 42,200 124,066,040 27,812,500 204,200 7,731,429 515,825,795 363,852 107,000 133,450

-285,370 -148,636,760 -162,181,534 -88,654,235 -388,170 648,835 -116,804,035 -30,866,645 15,519,780 -12,140 3,109,276 -26,912,510 -405,800 -717,408 -94,442,460 51,286 -107,000 -

8990 HLDG A BROWN ARANETA PROP ARTHALAND CORP AYALA LAND BELLE CORP CEB LANDMASTERS CEBU HLDG CENTURY PROP CITY AND LAND CITYLAND DEVT CYBER BAY DM WENCESLAO DOUBLEDRAGON EMPIRE EAST FILINVEST LAND GLOBAL ESTATE KEPPEL PROP MEGAWORLD MRC ALLIED PHIL ESTATES

14.86 0.73 1.56 0.86 43.4 2 4.68 6.67 0.58 0.75 0.86 0.42 10.32 19.8 0.445 1.56 1.23 4.41 4.5 0.231 0.395

14.98 0.74 1.56 0.86 44.65 2 4.73 6.7 0.59 0.75 0.86 0.435 10.34 19.8 0.45 1.56 1.23 4.41 4.64 0.235 0.395

14.84 0.73 1.5 0.84 43.1 1.98 4.68 6.65 0.58 0.75 0.86 0.42 10.2 19.4 0.445 1.54 1.2 4.4 4.48 0.23 0.395

PROPERTY 14.86 71,600 0.74 119,000 1.54 190,000 0.84 840,000 44.5 15,035,300 1.99 1,594,000 4.73 326,000 6.69 101,500 0.59 11,366,000 0.75 94,000 0.86 1,000 0.435 390,000 10.32 177,200 19.74 238,000 0.45 1,090,000 1.56 7,105,000 1.23 716,000 4.4 4,000 4.56 19,933,000 0.234 5,680,000 0.395 10,000

1,063,984 87,050 287,560 709,650 660,741,610 3,177,980 1,534,320 677,958 6,704,010 70,500 860 165,300 1,826,512 4,686,542 489,050 11,034,890 870,920 17,620 91,058,770 1,327,090 3,950

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1.32 0.35 2.02 26.35 2.14 3.17 38.9 2.4 1.48 7.59 5.45

1.32 0.36 2.02 27 2.19 3.24 39.75 2.45 1.5 7.62 5.5

1.28 0.345 2.02 26.25 2.13 3.17 38.85 2.4 1.41 7.52 5.02

1.3 0.345 2.02 26.5 2.19 3.18 39.75 2.45 1.44 7.62 5.5

589,000 450,000 60,000 2,212,100 159,000 30,000 6,474,500 159,000 9,010,000 2,772,700 70,500

759,100 157,600 121,200 58,640,080 345,260 95,640 255,981,365 387,050 12,947,890 21,048,029 381,082

2GO GROUP ABS CBN ACESITE HOTEL ALLHOME APC GROUP APOLLO GLOBAL ASIAN TERMINALS BERJAYA BLOOMBERRY CEBU AIR CENTRO ESCOLAR CHELSEA DFNN INC EASYCALL GLOBE TELECOM GMA NETWORK GOLDEN BRIA HARBOR STAR IMPERIAL INTL CONTAINER IPEOPLE IPM HLDG ISLAND INFO ISM COMM LBC EXPRESS LEISURE AND RES LORENZO SHIPPNG MACROASIA MANILA BULLETIN METRO RETAIL METROALLIANCE A MLA BRDCASTING NOW CORP PACIFIC ONLINE PAL HLDG PAXYS PHIL SEVEN CORP PHILWEB PLDT PREMIUM LEISURE PRMIERE HORIZON PUREGOLD ROBINSONS RTL SBS PHIL CORP SSI GROUP STI HLDG TRANSPACIFIC BR WATERFRONT WILCON DEPOT

10.08 17.44 1.66 11.5 0.465 0.039 18 2.8 11.3 92.8 7.08 5.8 5.6 9.15 1,930 5.24 424 1.21 1.7 122.9 7.86 3 0.103 4.21 13.98 2.8 0.89 18.5 0.415 2.28 1 12 2.89 2.55 8 2.9 150 2.75 1,103 0.63 0.48 40.15 74.5 9.06 2.68 0.67 0.3 0.62 18.22

10.1 17.48 1.66 11.54 0.47 0.04 18 2.84 11.46 93 7.08 5.86 5.6 9.16 1,947 5.25 425 1.28 1.7 123.4 7.86 3 0.105 4.21 13.98 2.85 0.9 18.5 0.425 2.3 1.05 12 3.02 2.58 8 2.9 150 2.79 1,105 0.64 0.52 40.25 75.3 9.06 2.69 0.68 0.305 0.62 18.34

10 17.42 1.5 11.46 0.465 0.037 18 2.78 10.94 91.2 7.08 5.79 5.2 8.81 1,894 5.2 423 1.21 1.7 121.4 7.86 3 0.101 4.17 13.98 2.8 0.89 18 0.405 2.22 1 12 2.89 2.54 8 2.9 150 2.71 1,080 0.62 0.47 39.45 74.5 9.05 2.63 0.67 0.295 0.62 18.18

SERVICES 10 17.48 1.51 11.54 0.47 0.04 18 2.84 11.46 92.1 7.08 5.85 5.25 9.14 1,894 5.25 425 1.26 1.7 123.4 7.86 3 0.104 4.2 13.98 2.84 0.9 18 0.42 2.3 1.05 12 3 2.58 8 2.9 150 2.79 1,080 0.62 0.51 40.05 75.2 9.05 2.67 0.68 0.305 0.62 18.34

3,300 34,400 512,000 2,060,100 1,300,000 31,500,000 315,200 682,000 2,038,700 123,000 3,400 339,400 113,300 10,600 37,720 69,400 1,650 1,776,000 6,000 1,752,050 1,200 2,000 2,470,000 1,526,000 900 52,000 82,000 4,541,100 2,100,000 805,000 9,000 600 1,275,000 19,000 4,500 1,000 41,000 189,000 88,760 340,000 24,570,000 753,400 221,700 1,100 318,000 493,000 5,490,000 217,000 1,753,100

33,118 600,248 778,450 23,726,194 608,500 1,204,700 5,673,600 1,915,070 23,229,268 11,332,085.50 24,072 1,978,647 592,723 96,381 71,948,815 363,066 701,100 2,191,410 10,200 215,673,766 9,432 6,000 251,180 6,395,270 12,582 147,460 73,480 81,894,144 868,100 1,824,030 9,050 7,200 3,811,580 48,600 36,000 2,900 6,150,000 519,380 96,544,850 215,330 12,111,500 30,156,295 16,671,520.50 9,965 846,040 331,810 1,655,650 134,540 32,069,046

ABRA MINING AC ENEXOR APEX MINING ATLAS MINING ATOK CENTURY PEAK FERRONICKEL GEOGRACE LEPANTO A LEPANTO B MARCVENTURES NICKEL ASIA NIHAO OMICO CORP ORNTL PENINSULA ORNTL PETROL A ORNTL PETROL B PHILODRILL PX MINING PXP ENERGY SEMIRARA MINING

0.0016 9.15 1.07 2.55 10.98 2.53 1.88 0.213 0.101 0.105 1.02 3.46 1.06 0.5 0.8 0.011 0.011 0.011 3.39 10.7 21.75

0.0016 9.4 1.08 2.55 11.5 2.53 1.88 0.213 0.101 0.105 1.03 3.55 1.06 0.52 0.82 0.012 0.011 0.011 3.51 11.2 22

0.0015 8.93 1.06 2.55 10.98 2.52 1.81 0.2 0.098 0.103 1 3.42 1.04 0.495 0.8 0.011 0.011 0.011 3.38 10.52 21.5

MINING & OIL 0.0015 10,000,000 9.4 1,072,000 1.07 660,000 2.55 402,000 11.18 1,300 2.52 727,000 1.83 3,541,000 0.21 560,000 0.101 3,010,000 0.103 360,000 1.01 262,000 3.55 3,847,000 1.04 2,000 0.5 236,000 0.82 36,000 0.012 38,200,000 0.011 650,000,000 0.011 15,000,000 3.4 379,000 10.52 695,300 21.9 2,636,200

15,500 9,817,179 703,420 1,025,100 14,346 1,836,940 6,472,070 115,080 296,820 37,140 264,860 13,517,690 2,100 118,790 29,240 443,700 7,150,000 165,000 1,291,070 7,371,868 57,767,800

-199,827 -180,850 -503,050 -37,140 1,289,050 -38,500 -678,338 13,787,130

ABS HLDG PDR AC PREF B1 ALCO PREF B DD PREF FPH PREF C GMA HLDG PDR GTCAP PREF B LR PREF PCOR PREF 3A PCOR PREF 3B PNX PREF 4 SMC PREF 2C SMC PREF 2D SMC PREF 2E SMC PREF 2F SMC PREF 2G SMC PREF 2H SMC PREF 2I

16.84 509 100 100.5 470.2 5.07 1,000 1.01 1,049 1,066 1,029 78.4 75.15 75.95 76.6 75.1 75.3 75.5

16.84 509 100 100.5 470.2 5.18 1,000 1.01 1,049 1,066 1,030 78.4 75.15 75.95 76.6 75.15 75.45 75.5

16.8 509 100 100 450.2 5.07 1,000 1.01 1,049 1,066 1,025 77.75 75.1 75.95 76.55 75.1 75.3 75.5

PREFERRED 16.8 14,100 509 690 100 5,240 100.1 37,080 450.2 90 5.12 215,400 1,000 7,080 1.01 89,000 1,049 2,720 1,066 170 1,029 21,530 77.75 45,220 75.1 12,000 75.95 120 76.55 33,000 75.15 811,240 75.45 1,012,660 75.5 1,000

237,160 351,210 524,000 3,710,307 41,710 1,094,213 7,080,000 89,890 2,853,280 181,220 22,154,190 3,517,398 901,300 9,114 2,527,550 60,924,656 76,253,307 75,500

-45,360 -841,090 -5,125 -

LR WARRANT

1.42

1.45

1.4

WARRANTS 1.4 140,000

198,390

ITALPINAS KEPWEALTH XURPAS

4.3 12.4 0.9

4.65 12.4 0.9

4.3 12.06 0.88

SME 4.59 12.08 0.9

657,570 3,808,712 1,118,530

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FIRST METRO ETF

115.8

117.4

115.8

2,916,755

992,215

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SHARES

FINANCIAL

18,611,320

INDUSTRIAL

68,715,324

HOLDING FIRMS PROPERTY SERVICES

817,203,361 89,354,876 90,600,133

MINING & OIL

731,868,554

GRAND TOTAL

1,818,100,438

145,000 313,200 1,260,000

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS 117.4 25,060

132,880 -23,643,260 62,860 32,493,545 -6,231,015 16,610 -5,294,248 18,700 264,600 -2,840 8,281,566 297,462 -424,158 -106,712 -25,989,495 127,500 29,839,424 -79,800 1,667,244 -55,140 49,800 -40,980 0 10,500 -32,690 -34,497,960 -72,450 212,400 -8,694,795 -1,493,272.50 175,060 120,000 22,449,952

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VALUE 1,891.17 (up) 47.78 1,692,141,415.53 FINANCIAL INDUSTRIAL 9,884.00 (up) 183.27 921,015,391.07 HOLDING FIRMS 7,750.97 (up) 62.74 3,062,486,091.08 PROPERTY 4,049.16 (up) 102.56 1,540.93 (down) 7.11 1,229,217,759.318 SERVICES MINING & OIL 8,452.11 (up) 14.85 657,210,054.89 PSEI 7,836.89 (up) 129.09 108,464,308.65 All Shares Index 4,685.00 (up) 58.64 7,679,052,964.84 Gainers: 102; Losers: 77; Unchanged: 54; Total: 233

AC Energy readies $400-m green bonds to fund expansion

By Alena Mae S. Flores AC ENERGY Inc., the energy unit of conglomerate Ayala Corp., will issue green bonds worth $400 million to finance its renewable energy expansion into the Asia Pacific region Ayala disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange AC Energy it set the terms of the inaugural US dollardenominated senior perpetual fixedfor-life (non-deferrable) green bond issuance with a fixed coupon of 5.65 percent for life with no step-up and no reset, priced at par.

The issue, which has received strong investor interest, represents the first US dollar denominated fixed-for-life green bond ever issued globally.

“We are very pleased to see the strong reception among bond investors for our maiden perpetual green bond,” said AC Energy president and chief executive officer Eric Francia.

“We expect to add well over 1,000 MW (megawatts) of renewables capacity by 2020, and this fresh capital will further cement AC Energy’s commitment towards renewable energy and sustainability and will support the company’s scaling up of renewable energy investments in the Asia Pacific,” Francia said.

AC Energy plans to use the proceeds from the bond issue to fund renewable energy expansion across the Asia Pacific region to include the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, India and Australia.

AC Energy Finance International Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AC Energy, will issue the funds, with guaranty from AC Energy.

The bonds will be listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Ltd. (SGX-ST) and were certified under the ASEAN Green Bonds Standards by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18.

The ASEAN Green Bonds Standards is an initiative that facilitates ASEAN capital markets in tapping green finance to support sustainable regional growth and meet investor interest for green investments.

Vista Land, Cirtek obtain SEC nod to sell debt securities

By Jenniffer B. Austria THE Securities and Exchange Commission approved the planned debt securities offering of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. and Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp.

The SEC in a meeting held November 26 approved the P30-billion bond shelf registration program of Vista Land and the P2-billion commercial paper issuance of Cirtek Holdings.

Vista Land will issue an initial tranche worth P5 billion with an oversubscription option of up to P5 billion. The bonds will have a tenor of five years and six months from issue date.

Vista Land may redeem in whole the outstanding bonds at 101 percent of the principal amount on the third year or at 100.5 percent on the fourth anniversary of the issuance.

Vista Land plans to issue and list the bonds on December 12. China Bank Capital Corp., PNB Capital and Investment Corp. and SB Capital Investment Corp. will act as joint issue managers, lead underwriters and book-runners of the bond sale.

Vista land plans to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the construction and completion of several malls, redevelopment of outlets and the construction of condominium projects and general corporate purposes.

Philippine Rating Services Corp.

(PhilRatings) earlier assigned a credit rating of PRS Aaa, with a stable outlook on Vista Land’s bonds offering slated next month.

Cirtek Holdings, meanwhile, will issue the commercial paper either in lump sum or in tranches within three years from the date of effectivity of the registration statement.

The company will offer the commercial paper in three series: 91-day, Series A worth P500 million, 182-day Series B worth P500 million and 364-day Series C worth P1 billion.

The offering period will begin upon or immediately after approval of the commercial paper sale by the SEC. The company tapped Multinational Investment Bancorporation as underwriter.

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IN BRIEF Merkel’s future in the balance

BERLIN―German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s political future hangs in the balance as her floundering coalition partners, the SPD, elect new leaders on Saturday.

The choice could determine whether or not the SPD will stay in the coalition until 2021, when Merkel is planning to step down and retire from politics.

The vote was triggered by the departure of the Social Democrats’ previous leader, Andrea Nahles, after the party’s poor showing in European Parliament elections.

For the first time since the party was founded in 1890, a male-female duo will take over the party’s leadership―following a model adopted by the Greens.

Another novelty is that the vote is no longer reserved to the 1,000 delegates attending the party conference but is open to all of the party’s 426,630 members, who have until Friday to vote online or by post.

The result will be announced on Saturday ahead of the party conference on December 6-8 in Berlin. AFP

SUNRISE IN MIAMI. People enjoy the sunrise on Hollywood Beach in Miami, Florida on november 26, 2019. AFP

Seven Islamists to hang for savage Dhaka attack

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HAKA—Seven Islamist extremists have been sentenced to death by a Bangladesh court over a savage 2016 attack that killed 22 people including 18 foreigners at a Dhaka cafe popular with Westerners.

A special anti-terrorism tribunal delivered the verdict in a crowded courtroom in the capital Dhaka, with judge Mojibur Rahman saying the attackers wanted “to draw the attention of Islamic State” group.

They wanted to “undermine public safety, create anarchy and “establish a Jihad[ist]” state, he said, adding that the seven “will be executed by hanging until they are pronounced dead”.

Some of the men shouted “Allahu Akbar (God is greatest)” and “long live faith of Islam”, before they were led to a police van.

An eighth man who had been charged was acquitted.

The brazen assault in July 2016 saw young men armed with assault rifles and machetes lay siege to the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe in Dhaka’s well-heeled Gulshan

neighborhood.

Police investigators said the attack was aimed at destabilizing the Muslim majority nation of 168 million people and to turn it into an Islamist state.

Nine Italians and seven Japanese were among the foreigners to be hacked or shot dead. Two policemen were also killed.

Military commandos stormed the cafe after a 10-hour standoff and freed more than two dozen hostages.

The attack fueled tensions over Islamist extremism in the country.

The secular government launched a massive crackdown that saw more than 100 Islamist extremists killed and nearly 1,000 others arrested.

All five militants were killed when the military stormed the cafe.

Eight others―including mastermind Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury, a Canadian of Bangladesh descent―were killed during raids in Dhaka and its suburbs months after the attack.

The dead also included commanders of a new faction of the homegrown extremist group Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh, which police blamed for most of the extremist attacks in the South Asian nation since late 1990s. AFP

PECO in dire straits; Micro savings gaining PANAY Electric Co., or PECO, is fighting a losing battle in Iloilo City. Stripped of a franchise, PECO has become a shell company and the only honorable way out is for it to cut its losses.

For starters, PECO has already alienated many of its 65,000 customers for a decade, infuriated the city’s legislative council and found itself fighting the city hall in a losing cause.

Iloilo City Mayor Geronimo “Jerry” Treñas in 2006 approved the recommendation of the City Treasurer’s Office to enforce a court ruling that favored the imposition of real estate taxes on privately-owned utilities like PECO. The city wanted to tax the land where PECO’s electricity poles stand on the side of the Iloilo’s streets.

Treñas left the mayoral post and had a nine-year stint as the city’s lone representative to Congress.

Some 10 years later, Treñas returned to his favorite stomping ground only to learn that PECO contested his directive. PECO put the money in escrow before the court ruled again in the city’s favor.

PECO, however, remained defiant and asked the Local Assessments Board to re-compute the company’s realty tax arrears. PECO’s realty tax arrears, per the computation of the the city government, have added up to P90 million with no penalties by March this year.

The City Treasurer ordered the City Business Permit and Licenses Office to deny the company’s business permit this year. The Local Revenue Code prohibits a local business from getting any city licenses and permits until they settle any tax obligation with the city.

Mayor Treñas is seeking a quick resolution of the issue as PECO’s loss of franchise will force it to cease operations. The utility’s current provisional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Energy Regulatory Authority will expire one-and-a-half years from now when the new franchise-owner, More Power and Electric Corp., completes the takeover of the city’s distribution system.

PECO has offered to settle the P90-million tax arrears and the penalty of P7 million in several tranches within a couple of years, but the City Treasurer dismissed it.

PECO, meanwhile, has riled Mayor Treñas further.

Cacho heir Marcelo Cacho ignored the mayor’s complaint filed with Malacañang against the rising number of electricity pole fires in the city based on the official report of the Bureau of Fire Protection.

PECO and the Cachos know that they can’t fight the City Hall. They no longer have the ammunition to wage the battle. If PECO loses ownership and control of the distribution assets in a December 12 auction, including the 30,000 electricity poles that dot the city’s streets, the utility no longer has a reason to exist, unless it manages to redeem the same assets within the one-year period allowed by the law.

Unless stopped by a court or a settlement is reached between the city government and PECO, or the utility redeems its distribution assets by paying its tax arrears, PECO will simply cease to exist. Its distribution assets and poles, the lifeblood of an electricity retailer, could be won by the highest bidder in the December 12 public auction.

Filipinos no longer unbanked A study conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Consumer Expectations Survey in late 2018 indicates that six out of 10 Filipino families do not have any form of savings. Over 2 million are also considered unbanked and unable to access financial products and services.

This unserved segment of the population often resorts to informal lending practices to provide for the everyday needs or meet unforeseen expenses. Without any savings, most people also experience financial stress and are unable to realize their dreams, for themselves and their families.

It is no wonder that the BSP has been encouraging banks and similar institutions to boost their financial inclusion initiatives, especially among the lower income segment, towards empowering them to become financially independent.

Cebuana Lhuillier is one company that has been focusing on financial inclusion by advocating the benefit of having a micro savings, and growing it, little by little, towards achieving financial freedom in the future.

Just this year, the country’s leading micro-financial services provider launched its “#Kaya Na: Unbanked Filipinos No More” campaign geared towards converting Filipinos into instant “iponaryos” or those who are actively saving up their hard-earned money in a micro savings account.

In carrying out its mission, the brand has empowered its over 8,000 employees in more than 2,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches nationwide to become iponaryo ambassadors, visiting far-flung communities, schools and workplaces to teach Filipinos how to manage their spending, save money, keep it safe and grow it further through an interest-bearing micro-savings account.

“This ground-breaking product was designed with the premise that Filipinos, given the right financial tools and opportunities, can be captains of their own ship, navigating their life towards financial freedom,” says Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

To date, more than 500 pocket sessions nationwide have resulted to the opening of more than 2.5 million Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings new accounts, converting ordinary Filipinos to iponaryos.

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First Bolivian envoy to US in 11 years

LA PAZ―Bolivia appointed its first ambassador to the United States in 11 years on Tuesday, officials said, as the interim government resets the country’s foreign policy after the departure of Evo Morales.

Walter Oscar Serrate Cuellar has been given the key posting, the foreign ministry announced on Twitter, filling a position left vacant since a diplomatic spat between La Paz SCN FORM NO. 1 (R.A. NO. 9139)

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and Washington in 2008.

The high-profile appointment, which has to be approved by the Senate, comes as the caretaker government prepares to hold new elections that exclude Morales.

Morales’ Movement for Socialism party controls the upper house of Congress.

Serrate previously served as Bolivia’s ambassador and permanent representative at the United Nations, the ministry said.

Under Morales, Bolivia’s president for nearly 14 years, ties with the United States were tense.

Relations took a turn for the worse under former US leader George W. Bush, with the expulsion of ambassadors from both countries in late 2008. AFP

President-elect rejects IMF money

BUENOS AIRES―Argentina’s leftist president-elect Alberto Fernandez said Tuesday he would renounce the remaining $11 billion tranche of the country’s International Monetary Fund loan as soon as he takes office next month.

Outgoing center-right President Mauricio Macri agreed a massive $57 billion loan package last year, but the austerity measures he imposed failed to right the economy.

“What I want is to stop asking [for money], and that they let me pay,” said Fernandez, who takes office on December 10 after ousting Macri in last month’s elections.

“I have an enormous problem. And I’m going to ask for $11 billion more?” the incoming president said in an interview Argentina’s Radio Con Vos. Fernandez said he will “try to revive the economy in order to pay and solve the debt problem sensibly.”

The return to power of protectionist Peronists has raised fears of yet another debt default, and eroded the peso’s value. AFP I am not opposed to organized government or affiliated with any association or group of persons who uphold and teach doctrines opposing all organized governments. I am not defending or teaching the necessity or propriety of violence, personal assault or assassination for the success and predominance of one's ideas. I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy.

I have not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude. I am not suffering from mental alienation or from any incurable contagious disease. The country of which I am a citizen or subject is not at war with the Philippines and grants to Filipinos the right to be naturalized citizens or subjects thereof.

13. It is my true and honest intention to become a citizen of the Philippines and to renounce absolutely and forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, and, particularly, to People`s Republic of China of which at this time I am a citizen or subject. I will reside continuously in the Philippines from the date of the filing of this petition up to the time of my admission to Philippine citizenship.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ALDA NG TE GO to be naturalized as Filipino citizen pursuant to Republic Act No. 9139.

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PETITION Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 9139, petitioner hereby submits a petition for naturalization to become a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines and respectfully declares: 1. My full name is ALDA NG TE GO , but I have also been known since childhood as Alda Ng Te or I have been judicially N/A . authorized to use the alias name(s) 2. My present place of residence is Upper Mandumol, Barangay Macasandig, City/Municipality of Cagayan De Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, and all my former places of residence are (please indicate periods of residence) 272 Monteverde Avenue, Davao City Davao (1960 to 1965) A-208 C. Vamenta Avenue, Carmen, Cagayan De Oro ( 1966 to 1977) Comfoods Inc. Building, Osmeña St. Cagayan De Oro (1978 to 1984) Roa Cmpd. Carmen, Cagayan De Oro (1985 to 1989) Upper Mandumol, Macasindig, Cagayan De Oro (1990 to present) 3. I was born on 18 November 1960 in Davao City, Davao, Philippines. I have been a resident of the Philippines since birth. At present, I am a citizen or subject of People`s Republic of China.

4. My father's name is So Tuan Te and he was born on 31 March 1923, in Fujian, China. He is a citizen or subject of Republic of the Philippines. My mother's name is Maria Lim Ng and she was born on 23 March 1929 in Elcano, Manila, Philippines. She is a citizen or subject of People`s Republic of China.

5. My trade, business, profession or lawful occupation is Administrative Manager and from which I derive an average annual income of P977,307.69, inclusive of bonuses, commissions and allowances. My wife's/husband's trade, business, profession or lawful occupation is retired and from which she derives an average annual income of P1,200,000.00 (Where the above does not apply): I am exempt from the requirement of lucrative trade or occupation and from submitting income tax returns for the past three (3) years because I am a college degree holder [please state (1) degree obtained: N/A, (2) name of school: N/A and (3) years graduated: N/A who cannot practice my profession (the practice of which requires a government licensure examination) by reason of my citizenship.

6. My civil status is married, I was married on 23 Sep. 1984 in The Church of the Sacred Heart. My wife's/husband's name is William Tan Go and she/he was born on 14 March 1952 in Opon Cebu, Philipines. She/he is a citizen or subject of Republic of the Philippines and presently resides Upper Mandumol, Barangay Macasandig, City of Cagayan De Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental.

14. My character witnesses are Rosario G. Palingcod and Consuelo G. Tion both Filipino citizens, of legal age, and residing at Blk 4, L6, Pryce Ave., Puerto Heights Vill. and 20 Don Nicolas Ave., Capistrano Cmplx. Puerto, CDO respectively, who have executed sworn statements attached hereto in support of my instant petition, together with: (a) brief biographical data about themselves; (b) detailed statements on the dates they first came to know me, the circumstances of our initial acquaintance and the reasons and extent of our continuing familiarity; and (c) the number of times they have acted as character witnesses in other petitions for naturalization.

15. Attached hereto as annexes and made part of this petition are the duplicate originals or certified photocopies of the following documents (please check the appropriate box): [x] a. Petitioner's birth certificate [x] b. Petitioner's alien certificate of registration (ACR) [x] c. Petitioner's native-born certificate of residence (NBCR) [x] d. Petitioner's marriage certificate, if married [ ] e. Death certificate of his/her spouse, if widowed [ ] f. Court decree annulling his/her marriage or granting legal separation, if such was the fact [x] g. Birth certificates of petitioner's minor children [ ] h. ACRs of petitioner's minor children [ ] i. NBCRs of petitioner's minor children [x] j. Affidavits of financial capacity by the petitioner, duly supported by bank certifications, passbooks, stock certificates, or proof of ownership of other properties [x] k. Affidavits of at least two (2) credible witnesses who must be Filipino citizens of good reputation in petitioner's place of residence [x] l. Medical certificate from a government hospital stating that petitioner is not suffering from mental alienation or a user of prohibited drugs or otherwise a drug dependent and that he/she is not afflicted with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), or any incurable contagious disease. [x] m. School diploma and transcript of records of the petitioner from the school/s he or she attended in the Philippines [ ] n. Certifications stating that petitioner's minor children are enrolled in public schools or private educational institutions duly recognized by the DECS, where Philippine history, government and civics are taught and prescribed as part of the school curriculum and where enrollment is not limited to any race or nationality [x] o. Petitioner's income tax returns for the past three years [x] p. Petitioner's receipts of payment of income tax for the past three years 16. Other documents submitted by the petitioner in support of his/her petition: _____________________________________________ PRAYER

7. I am legally separated from my spouse; my marriage was annulled, per decree of legal separation/annulment dated N/A granted by N/A. (please indicate the particular court which granted the same). I am a widower/widow and my spouse died on N/A in N/A.

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that petitioner be conferred Philippine citizenship pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No, 9139.

8. I have three (3) child/children, whose names, dates and places of birth and residences are as follows:

Dated at Makati City, Metro Manila, this 28 day of Oct, 2019.

Name Aldwill Te Go Shani Gail Te Go Liam Alden Te Go

Date of Birth 16 Sep. 1985 11 Oct. 1987 13 May 1989

Place of Residence Birth Mandumol, CDO Upper Brgy Macasandig, City/ CDO M u n i c i p a l i t y o f Cagayan de Oro, of CDO Province Misamis Oriental

9. I received my primary and secondary education from the following public schools or private educational institutions duly recognized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), where Philippine history, government and civics are taught and prescribed as part of the school curriculum and where enrollment is not limited to any race or nationality:

Name of School Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Kong Hua School

Place of Dates of Highest Grade School Study Completed Corrales Avenue 1977 to 1981 College Cagayan de Oro Kauswagan 1967 to 1977 Cagayan de Oro

11. I have enrolled my minor children of school age in the following public schools or private educational institutions duly recognized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), where Philipine History, government and civics are taught and prescribed as part of the school curriculum and where enrollment is not limited to any race or nationality:

N/A

Name and Place of School N/A

Right Thumbmark of Petitioner

Petitioner's signature and right thumbmark

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF TAGUIG) S.S.

High School

10. I am able to read, write and speak Filipino and/or any of the following dialects of the Philippines:Filipino (Tagalog)/ Cebuano (Bisaya)

Name of Child

ALDA NG TE GO Name and Signature of Petitioner Address: Upper Mandumol, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro Telephone Number: (088) 855 6000

I, ALDA NG TE GO of legal age and a resident of Upper Mandumol, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro after being duly sworn, depose and say that I am the petitioner herein, that I have read the foregoing petition and know the foregoing petition and known the contents thereof, and that the same is true of my own knowledge.

ALDA NG TE GO Name and Signature of Petitioner

Date of Enrollment N/A

12. I shall never be a public charge. I am of good moral character. I believe in the principles underlying the Philippine Constitution. I have conducted myself in a proper and irreproachable manner during the entire period of my residence in the Philippines in my relations with the constituted government as well as with the community in which I am living. I mingled socially with Filipinos and have evinced a sincere desire to learn and embrace the customs, traditions and ideals of the Filipino people. I have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications under Republic Act No. 9139.

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NV gov‘t starts help drive for disaster victims

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By Ben Moses Ebreo BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – The provincial government here has launched a donation drive for the victims of earthquakes and typhoons in Cotabato City and Cagayan province, respectively.

Provincial Administrator Maybelle Blossom Dumlao-Sevillena said the donation campaign will run within the national and provincial offices in the provincial capitol here.

“The provincial government would like to extend its helping hands in bringing love, comfort and the feeling of importance to the victims of tragedies by knocking at your hearts,” she said.

Dumlao-Sevillena said the donations can be given in the form of monetary assistance, hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, tissue, soap), biscuits, canned goods and rice.

“Please bring your donations on or before December 16 at the designated drop points in front of our office within the provincial capitol,” she added.

Cotabato City was shaken by three strong earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 6.6 in October 16, 29 and 31 this year which killed 6 persons, injured hundreds and displaced more than 8,000 villagers and further affected nearby areas in Mindanao.

Early this month, Typhoon ‘Quiel’ also lashed Cagayan province with reported damage worth P1.8 billion on infrastructure, crops and livestock and even flooding 16 towns, displacing nearly 39,000 villagers.

Filipinos enter SEA photo tilt on agripreneurs

By Brenda Jocson LOS BAÑOS, Laguna—Filipino photographers, both amateurs and professionals across all ages, have until Nov. 30 to beat the submission deadline for the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture Photo Contest 2019.

SEARCA Director Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio said the photo contest is open to all nationals of the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

With the theme “Cultivating Southeast Asia’s Youth Agripreneurs,” this year’s SEARCA Photo Contest zooms in on vibrant images that depict enterprising and innovative youth in Southeast Asia who are actively engaged in agriculture now and in the future.

Dr. Gregorio said agricultural entrepreneurs or “agripreneurs” are people who combine business opportunities with agriculture and create their own business to generate income and employment.

He said the contest will award entries that best capture innovative farming, agricultural entrepreneurship, maximizing information and communications technology, and the agriculture-education link.

The intent is to highlight the potential of the youth in transforming the Southeast Asian agriculture landscape and inspire enthusiasm among the young to be involved in agriculture.

“Because the youth is the future engagement of any given country, they should be invested in, properly guided and directed, so they will become good leaders and the catalyst for economic, social, and cultural development,” Dr. Gregorio said.

COZY CUBE. Boys lie down inside a modular tent donated to residents affected by a fire in Barangay Tejeros last Tuesday. Makati City workers have temporarily housed them in an evacuation center at the Barangay Carmona Covered Court where they also received food, water, clothes, and blankets. Mayor Abby Binay had earlier ordered the Makati Social Welfare Department and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to immediately extend assistance to the fire victims.

QC dads approve P27.8-b city budget for next year

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HE 37-member Quezon City Council has approved a P27.8-billion budget for 2020, with social services getting the biggest chunk of next year’s budget, jumping 32 percent from P8.4 billion in 2019.

It was a 23-percent increase from the 2019 city government budget of P21.3 billion.

The 2020 budget for social services, P12.2 billion, comprises about 44 percent of the total budget, Mayor Joy Belmonte said.

The city government has earmarked P10.1 billion for general public services,

P4.2 billion for economic services, and P1.2 billion for the legislative branch.

“From Day 1, I knew that the bedrock of this administration would be service to the people,” Belmonte said.

“We will build on our gains in the past, continue all good programs, projects and create new, stronger sustainable ones,” she added.

Assistant city administrator for finance Don Javillonar said the city government has focused on the delivery of social services through the Social Services Development Department and veered away from the usual practice on putting premium on infrastructure.

“We are balancing between growth of the city and the welfare of our people.

We want to improve the lives of our people, we need to give back to them

by putting the bulk of the budget on SSDD,” he said.

According to Belmonte, for 2020, the city government has multiplied four times the allocation for medicine and medical supplies to P2.2 billion; increased medical assistance from P3,000 to P5,000; and raised burial assistance from P10,000 to P25,000.

Moreover, the city government has allocated P90 million for the healthcare coverage for all city hall employees.

Despite the increase in next year’s budget, Belmonte gave the assurance that the city government would not burden residents and businesses with increased taxes.

“We will simply intensify our tax collection efforts to fund our budget,” she said.

In line with its philosophy of ‘enriching the lives of people associated with OWNDAYS,’ the optical retailer is bringing its Eye Camp, complete with volunteer optometrists and opticians, to more communities like Tondo (inset) with the aim of making a difference in their lives.

Owndays drive gives eyeglasses to 200 in Tondo OWNDAYS, the leading eyewear store in Japan, recently conducted its 4th Eye Camp in the Philippines in collaboration with Lions Club International and gave out free prescription glasses to nearly 200 residents of Tondo, Manila.

The brand manufactures a wide variety of high quality frames in more than 1,500 styles suited for any lifestyle―basic and functional to stylish and fashionable―all in one price.

“At OWNDAYS Philippines, we want to improve vision of all Filipinos.

Through this Eye Camp, we are not just distributing prescription glasses, but we are also helping them see their future brighter and clearer,” shared Vohne Yao, OWNDAYS Managing Director.

During the Eye Camp, volunteer doctors conducted eye checks and eye health evaluations to check for possible eye

conditions. Then, OWNDAYS made glasses using the prescriptions obtained during the check-up, which the staff distributed and adjusted to ensure that the glasses would fit well.

Aside from the eye check-ups and eyewear distribution, OWNDAYS also brought school supplies, bags, shoes, toys, and snacks that kids would enjoy.

“We wanted to do something for the children to brighten up their lives and empower them by providing them with the tools they needed to be better at school and their communities,” Yao added.

In the Philippines, millions of Filipinos who have poor eyesight are unable to get help for eyesight-related issues simply because they have no access to eye exam facilities or there is lack of economic power to pay for it. Disability from poor vision has considerable eco-

nomic implications, which can lead to poverty and social dependency.

OWNDAYS thus started to give out eyeglasses to the less fortunate for free in the hopes of bringing to them a clearer and more beautiful vision before their eyes.

In line with their philosophy of “enriching the lives of people associated with OWNDAYS,” the company is bringing Eye Camp to more communities with the aim of making a difference in their lives.

“We wanted to reach out to more Filipino communities, especially the rural areas, to be able to give them glasses and a chance to better lives. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to helping the less fortunate and to share the vision with the world through OWNDAYS Eye Camp,” Yao said.

Bohol pupils prepare for disasters

Some of the 60 Holy Name University faculty and staff members, National Service Training Program students, and junior and senior high school scouts pose after their Tropang Ready training of trainers at their campus in Tagbilaran City.

SEVERAL natural hazards have struck the island of Bohol over the years, causing loss of lives and livelihood and damage to property and infrastructure. For many residents during those times, they faced the calamities unprepared, perhaps due to lack of basic emergency response knowledge and safety skills.

To help improve this situation, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. collaborated with Holy Name University in Tagbilaran and brought the company’s TNT Tropang Ready Disaster Preparedness Caravan to Bohol.

More than 60 Holy Name faculty and staff members, National Service Training Program students, and junior and senior high school scouts recently joined a

Tropang Ready training of trainers at their campus.

Emergency management experts taught the participants what to do in the event of earthquake, fire, typhoon and other hazards, as well as personal protection skills.

The goal of the activity is to enable the students to conduct their own disaster preparedness trainings for members of the university’s adopted communities.

Holy Name University president Fr. Francisco T. Estepa thanked Smart for conducting a second Tropang Ready training for their students and said the activity would equip them with valuable knowledge that they could use in their own communities.

Keep out of Makati, Abby warns drug dealers MAKATI Mayor Abby Binay issued a stern warning to locals and foreigners involved in the illegal drug trade following the seizure of P2.7 billion worth of suspected shabu from a warehouse in Barangay San Antonio early Wednesday.

Initial news reports stated that police apprehended a Chinese national during a police buy-bust operation, which led to the discovery of more than 400 kilograms of the drugs concealed in dog food packaging inside the warehouse.

In a statement, Binay made it clear that drug dealers and syndicates will not be tolerated in Makati and will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.

“Let me remind everyone, both locals and foreigners, of Makati’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy against all forms of illegal drugs and substances. There will be no special treatment, no sacred cows when drugs are involved,” Mayor Abby said.

“The full force of the law will be brought down on anyone who would dare to deter us from attaining a ‘Drug-Free Makati’,” she stressed.

The mayor also expressed alarm over the huge volume of illegal drugs that had found its way into the city, citing the vigilance of authorities that averted potentially disastrous consequences.

“Were it not for the vigilance and diligence of our police force, over 400 kilograms of illegal drugs would have been indiscriminately peddled on our streets and other infamous places for drug pushing in Metro Manila and even in the provinces.

The burden it would have brought on families, communities, and on society as a whole is immeasurable,” Mayor Abby stated.

The mayor also called on the local police force, residents and other stakeholders to continue working with the city government to protect homes and communities from illegal drugs.

“I call on the Makati Police and all who make up the city’s protective sector: let us strengthen our collaboration and intensify our efforts to eradicate the drug menace in Makati,” she stated.

“I also urge our beloved Makatizens to keep a tight watch on their neighborhoods and promptly report drugrelated illegal activities to the authorities. Let us not allow our homes and communities to be destroyed by drug syndicates and their protectors,” Binay added.

The local chief executive also underscored the consistent support given by the city to national government agencies tasked with fighting illegal drugs and making the entire country drug-free.

“We have consistently supported the DILG, PDEA, PNP and other agencies involved in the nationwide drug-clearing program, providing added logistics and personnel for its effective implementation in our own barangays,” she said. Joel E. Zurbano

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WAY from the bustling city, Looc Elementary School in the heart of Nasugbu, Batangas serves as the second home to hundreds of little children. Every day, these kids go to school and attend their basic education classes.

On break time, they spend their time running around the vast school grounds while overlooking the unobstructed scenic view of the nearby mountains. Some also play hide and seek while others happily take turns and play around their little school slide. Nothing fancy, it’s a life anchored in genuine simplicity.

But one special day, their second home turned into a big venue for a children’s party.

Students received adorable toys as well as clothes and grocery items from employee volunteers from The SM Store SHOW AND TELL. Glammed up and face painted, the kids of Looc Elementary School happily show the toys they received from The SM Store’s Share A Toy campaign.

Lipa and The SM Store Batangas.

The said volunteers played Santa to make these children’s day fun and exciting.

Aside from toys, they were also treated to a day of fun activities such as face painting, interactive games, magic and puppet shows, as well as bubble shows.

On the sidelines, there were also hotdog stands and ice cream booths where children enjoyed some delightful treats.

Mikko, one of the grade school students of Looc Elementary School,

Bringing joy to the kids of a humble community

Students of Looc Elementary School in Nasugbu, Batangas are treated to various fun activities such as puppet shows, among others.

shared how much he enjoyed the activities and his new stuffed toy. According to him, such treat happens rarely in their school community.

“Masaya po ako sa natanggap ko na regalo. Masaya at maganda din ang program kanina, nagpa-face paint pa nga po ako. Minsan lang po kasi may ganito dito sa amin (I love the gift I received. I also enjoyed the program, I even joined the face painting since it rarely happens here),” shared Mikko.

Looc Elementary School principal Luciana Tulagan also expressed her joy and gratitude for the fun filled day and the value of sharing and giftgiving that The SM Store was able to embody through this activity.

“Malaki pong kaligayahan ang naibigay ng SM dito sa mga mag-aaral ng Looc Elementary School. Dahil sa

Share A Toy ng The SM Store, maimumulat namin sa mga bata na dapat hindi lang tuwing Pasko ang pagbibigayan, kundi lagi (SM brought so much joy to the students of Looc Elementary School. The SM Store’s Share A Toy helps the children learn that giving should be all year round), said Tulagan.

The program is one of the ways that The SM Store creates a culture of sharing and purposeful giving together with its customers.

Shoppers can join the campaign by donating new or pre-loved toys at the Share A Toy booth located in all The SM Store branches nationwide until Dec. 31. For every donation made, shoppers will get a P50 discount coupon. Toys collected will be donated to selected SM Foundation beneficiaries.

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To live or not to live in Central Luzon A part of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons)

International Airport in Bulacan, whose design capacity is expected to serve to 100 million passengers per year.

PEOPLE looking for permanent homes The ongoing construction of 14-staaway from Metro Manila, but relativetion MRT 7 is seen to provide ease of ly closer that driving to and fro is not travel from Bulacan to Metro Manila by much a hassle, are now looking to nearjust half an hour away. by provinces in Central Luzon.

Several expressways linking Central Home to seven provinces—Aurora, Luzon to Metro Manila and its surBataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pamrounding regions are in operation or are panga, Tarlac, and Zambales—with a already in progress, including the Subvast agricultural topography, Region III ic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway and Central offers a lot of potential for growth, what with more investors coming to the re- Amaia Land’s twin home offers a total house Luzon Link Expressway, among others.

Region III also boasts a significant gion to do business. area of 47 square meters. contribution to economic growth in the Central Luzon currently boasts infrastructures that can support, if ri- tral and Northern Luzon provinces, and Philippines, thanks to the impressive val, those of Metro Manila’s, such as is on its way to becoming the Philip- performances of Central Luzon’s emerging cities and special economic zones. the Clark International Airport, which pines’ aviation hub.

Also soon to rise is the New Manila The three freeport zones: Clark Freeport serves as the country’s gateway to CenZone, Bataan Freeport Zone, and Subic Freeport Zone, have contributed to an improved connectivity within the region, resulting in more investments, more jobs, and increased economic growth.

Also set to drive progress in the region is the new Clark City Government Administrative Center, which will house satellite offices of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the government, along with their attached agencies.

Suffice to say, the region serves as a viable home for families that do not want to leave the urban comforts behind. Amaia Land offers several projects in the region’s progressive towns and cities like San Jose del Monte and Sta. Maria in Bulacan; Cabanatuan in The proposed design of the New Manila International Airport in Bulacan, which is expected Nueva Ecija, San Fernando and Mexico to serve 100 million passengers per year. in Pampanga; and Capas in Tarlac.

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70 percent discount at ‘crazy’ 1-day sale FROM LED TVs to toiletries, a wide range of items are on sale up to 70 percent off during Metro Retail’s oneday sale on Nov. 30.

The Metro Crazy Sale is happening across all departments from 7:00 a.m. to 12 midnight.

Among the hottest deals include buy-one, take-one promo for a 32inch LED TV for as low as P9,999.

Over at the retail section, prices of bed sheets, curtains, and apparel will be slashed up to 70 percent. Kids toys and clothes go for up to 50 percent off and buy-one, take-one, too. Bags

and home décor will also have prices slashed down.

Grocery items are available at up to 70 percent off during the Crazy Sale. Items on sale include poultry, meat, fruits, vegetables, condiments, snacks, beverage, and toiletries.

Metro Rewards Club cardholders will also receive three times more points per purchase. Shoppers enjoy extra freebies when they purchase items from Metro Supermarkets for every minimum purchase of P1,500 or P2,500 for MRC cardholders, and P5,000 for Metro Business Club cardholders.

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I.S. 23.2.1State Safety Oversight (SSO) System Critical Elements (CEs)

accordance with the prescribed procedure.

1. Primary Aviation Legislation (CE-1)

1.2.3.5 The RR-Committee shall ensure that whenever an amendment to this Regulation is issued, the copy of CAR-SM on the website is updated accordingly.

1.2.3.6 The SSPO shall ensure that the CAR-SM amendments are distributed among the recipients/copy-holders of CAR-SM in a timely manner.

2. Specific Operating Regulations (CE-2) 3. State System and Functions (CE-3) 4. Qualified Technical Personnel (CE-4)

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WHEREAS, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) was created by virtue of Republic Act Number 9497 (R A 9497) which took effect on 23rd of March 2008,

5. Technical Guidance, Tools and Provision of Safety-Critical Information (CE-5)

1.2.3.7 The Technical Library shall maintain a current copy of this regulation (CAR-SM), fully updated, at all times.

6.Licensing, Certification, Authorization and/or Approval Obligations (CE-6)

1.2.3.8 A typical CAR-SM amendment shall contain the following:

WHEREAS, Section 4 of R.A. No. 9497 provides that -

7. Surveillance Obligations (CE-7)

xxx Creation of the Authority. – There is hereby created an independent regulatory body with quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative powers and possessing corporate attributes to be known as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), hereby referred to as the “Authority” xxx , WHEREAS, under Section 23, paragraph (J) of the same Law, the Board is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary in the interest of safety in air commerce pertaining to the issuance of the airman’s certificate including the licensing of operating and mechanical personnel, type certificate for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and appliances, airworthiness certificates, air carrier operating certificates, air agency certificates, navigation facility and aerodrome certificates, air traffic routes, radio and aeronautical telecommunications and air navigation aids; aircraft accident inquiries, aerodromes, both public and private-owned, construction of obstructions to aerodromes, height of buildings, antennae and other edifices, registration of aircraft, search and rescue, facilitation of air transports, operations of aircraft, both for domestic and international, including scheduled and non-scheduled, meteorology in relation to civil aviation, rules of the air, air traffic services, rules for prevention of collision of aircraft, identification of aircraft, rules for safe altitudes of flight, and such other rules and regulations, standards, governing other practices, methods and /or procedures as the Director General may find necessary and appropriate to provide adequately for safety regularity and efficiency in air commerce and air navigation, WHEREAS, the CAAP Board of Directors duly approved the initial Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations in October 2008,

(1) Letter of Transmittal: A letter to all recipients/CAR-SM copy-holders, describing the purpose and location of the amendment in relation to the existing Regulation(s).

8. Resolution of Safety Issues (CE-8)

(2) Instructions: The instructions to “insert” and/or “delete” the affected pages of each Part stating page number(s) and their effective date(s).

I.S. 34.1.1 Framework for a Safety Management System (SMS) 1. Safety Policy and Objectives 2. Safety Risk Management 3. Safety Assurance 4. Safety Promotion

(3) Replacement pages of CAR-SM: The replacement pages of CAR-SM giving effect to the Annex amendment. As this regulation is printed on both sides of paper, whenever some text undergoes a change, the reverse side will also need a reprint, except that the effective date of the reverse side page may remain unchanged.

I.S. 45.3.1 Legal GuidancePrinciples for the Protection of Information from Safety Data,Collection and Processing SystemsSafety Information and Related Sources 1. Introduction 2.1. General Principles 3.2. Principles of Protection 4.3. Principles of Exception 5.4. Public Disclosure 6.5. Responsibility of the Custodian of Safety Data and Safety Information 7.6. Protection of Recorded InformationData ...

PUBLICATIONS(referred to in this CAR-SM) PCAR Part 1 – General Policies, Procedures, and Definitions

(4) Updated Table of Contents: The effective dates of changed pages shall be incorporated in the Contents of each Part as well as in the main Table of Contents.

(5) Recording of Amendments: Instructions for recording the insertion of the CAR-SM amendment in the “Record of Amendment” in the Table of Contents Part.

(6) Updating a Controlled Document: The prescribed procedure for updating a “Controlled Document” shall be adhered to while transmitting and incorporating each CAR-SM amendment.

1.21.34 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations are used in CAR– Safety Management: AANSOO Aerodrome and Air Navigation Safety Oversight Office ADREP Accident/Incident Data Reporting Aeronautical InformationServices AIS ATS Air Traffic Services CNS Communications, Navigation and Surveillance CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder FSISFlight Standards Inspectorate Service ICACS International Civil AviationCoordinating Staff MET Meteorological Services PANS Procedures for Air Navigation Services RRCRegulations Review Committee SAR Search and Rescue SARPs Standards and Recommended Practices SDCPS Safety Data Collection and Processing Systems SMM Safety Management Manual SMP Safety Management Panel SMS Safety Management System SSOState Safety Oversight SSP State Safety Programme SSPO State Safety ProgrammeOffice

PCAR Part 2 — Personnel Licensing PCAR Part 3 – Approved Training Organizations

WHEREAS, in June 2009, the CAAP Board of Directors approved the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations on Aerodrome and Air Navigation Service (CAR-AANS), WHEREAS, the CAAP Board of Directors, in its 03 March 2011 Board Meeting, approved the request of the Director General to initiate amendments and/or revision of the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations of 2008 including the CARAANS, subject to public consultations/hearings, WHEREAS, in May 2011, after public hearing and consultation by the CAAP Regulations Review Committee (RRC) and on the basis of the recommendations of the Directors General, the CAAP Board of Directors duly approved the 2011’ Revised Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR); rd

WHEREAS, on 3 of June 2011, CAAP Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting, the Revised Aerodrome Manual was duly approved, rd

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RESOLUTION AND ENFORCEMENT MANUAL; AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR MANUAL; OPERATIONS INSPECTOR MANUAL; APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (AMO) ADMINISTRATION MANUAL; DANGEROUS GOODS APPROVAL MANUAL; DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES MANUAL; PERSONNEL LICENSING MANUAL; FLIGHT STANDARDS ORGANIZATION MANUAL; FLIGHT STANDARDS TRAINING MANUAL; CASORT DATABASE TRAINING MANUAL; AIR OPERATING CERTIFICATE ADMINISTRATION MANUAL; MANUAL OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS APPROVALS; ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION MANUAL; CAAP ADVISORY CIRCULARS AND BULLETINS; CHECK-LIST; and FORMS

including all related technical guidance materials, training and licensing manuals, safety bulletins, administrative and flight-safety hand-book, circulars and advisories on technical and safety matters - arising from the implementation of the Philippine’ Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) and Civil Aviation Regulations - Air Navigation Services (CAR-ANS); WHEREAS, the CAAP Board of Directors established the very foundation of aviation regulations □ the PCAR and CARAANS, and what is needed, as requested by the Director General, aside from the implementation of these vital aviation regulations, is the regulation on amendatory/ revision process, timely in character, as recommended by the ICAO and FAA in their Audit Findings, and immediate promulgation of new and updated aviation regulations within the primary competence, jurisdiction and technical expertise of the Director General, the Flight Standard Inspectorate Service (FSIS), and, the Aerodrome and Air Navigation Safety Oversight Organization (AANSOO), WHEREFORE, RESOLVE, as it is hereby RESOLVED, that request of the Director General for the approval of REGULATIONS AMENDMENT PROCEDURES for Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations, Manuals, Technical Guidance Materials and Civil Aviation Regulations – Aerodrome and Air Navigation Service, be APPROVED, and shall be valid and effective upon completion of the requisite publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation and a copy filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center-Office of the National Administrative Register (UP-ONAR); RESOLVED further that any issuance or promulgation or order made by the Director General arising from the immediate implementation involving safety issues covering the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR and CARANS) is immediately executory subject to appeal to the CAAP Board of Directors for proper resolution within ten (10) days from publication or receipt of notice of the subject matter, if an y issue arises.

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PCAR Part 4 – Aircraft Registration and Marking PCAR Part 5 —Airworthiness PCAR Part 6 – Approved Maintenance Organization PCAR Part 8 — Operations PCAR Part 9 – Air Operator Certification and Administration PCAR Part 13 — Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation CAR-ANS Part 10 – Regulatory Requirements on the Operation and Maintenance of Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Airfield Lighting and Power Systems Services CAR-ANS Part 11 - GoverningAir Traffic Services CAR Governing Aerodromes Manual of Standards - Aerodromes ICAO Documents and Manuals(referred to in this CAR-SM) Airworthiness Manual (Doc 9760) Global Aviation Safety Plan (Doc 10004) Manual of Civil Aviation Medicine (Doc 8984) Manual of Procedures for Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System (Doc 9379) Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance (Doc 8335) Manual on Certification of Aerodromes (Doc 9774) Manual on the Approval of Training Organizations (Doc 9841) Manual on the Implementation of Article 83 bis of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Doc 10059) Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859) Safety Oversight Manual (Doc 9734) Part A — The Establishment and Management of a State’s Safety Oversight System ...

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Authority. Refers to Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). ...

Hazard. A condition or an object with the potential to cause or contribute to an aircraft incident or accident. ...

Safety data. A defined set of facts or set of safety values collected from various aviation related sources, which is used to maintain or improve safety.

Note.— Such safety data is collected from proactive or reactive safety-related activities, including but not limited to: a) accident or incident investigations; b) safety reporting; c) continuing airworthiness reporting; d) operational performance monitoring; e) inspections, audits, surveys; or f) safety studies and reviews.

Safety information. Safety data processed, organized or analysed in a given context so as to make it useful for safety management purposes.

Safety management system (SMS). A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilitiesaccountability, responsibilities, policies and procedures.

CHAPTER 1 1. GENERAL 1.1 APPLICABILITY AND DEFINITIONS 1.1.1Civil Aviation Regulations – Safety Management shall be applicable in the Philippines to safety management functions related to, or in direct support of, the safe operation of aircraft.

Note 1.― Safety management provisions for States are contained in Chapter 23 and relate to the Philippine State Safety Programme.

Note 2.— Within the context of this CAR-SM, the term “service provider” refers to those organizations listed in Chapter 3, 3.3.2.1 and does not include international general aviation operators.

Note 2.3― Safety management provisions for specified aviation service providers and operators are in Chapter 34 and relate to safety management systems (SMSs). Supplementary safety management provisions specific to individual service providers oroperators are contained in other parts of PCARs, CAR-ANS, and CAR-Aerodromes, as referenced in this regulation.

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.: 23-19 TO

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Note 4.— No provision of this CAR-SM is intended to transfer to the Authority the responsibilities of the aviation service provider or operator. This includes functions related to, or in direct support of, the safe operation of aircraft.

Note 5.— In the context of this CAR-SM, “responsibility” (singular) refers to “State responsibility” with respect to international obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation, while “responsibilities” (plural) should be given its ordinary meaning (i.e., when referring to functions and activities that may be delegated).

1.2 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

Civil Aviation Regulations Safety Management, First Edition ICAO Annex 19, Second Edition; Amendment 1 Regulations Amendment Procedures Board Resolution No. 2012-054 dated 28 September 2012

Pursuant to the powers vested in me under the Republic Act 9497, otherwise known as the Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008 and in accordance with the Board Resolution No.: 2012-054 dated 28 September 2012, I hereby approve the incorporation of ICAO Annex 19Amendment 1to the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations Safety Management ORIGINAL REGULATION SUBJECT FOR REVIEW AND REVISION: CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS – SAFETY MANAGEMENT 1ST 2ND EDITION …

INTRODUCTION …

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1.2RULES OF CONSTRUCTION …

1.2.1 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION OF CAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT …

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1.2.3 REGULATIONS AMENDMENT PROCEDURE …

1.2.4 ABBREVIATIONS CHAPTER 2 2. DEFINITIONS …

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3. STATE SAFETY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 2.13.1 State Safety Programme (SSP) 2.2 State Safety Oversight 3.2 State Safety Policy, Objectives and Resources 3.3 State Safety Risk Management 3.4 State Safety Assurance 3.5 State Safety Promotion CHAPTER 34 34. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) 34.1 GENERAL 34.2 International General Aviation — Airplanes CHAPTER 45 45. SAFETY DATA AND SAFETY INFORMATION COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, PROTECTION, SHARING AND EXCHANGE 45.1 Safety Data Collection– Reporting Systems and Processing Systems 45.2 Safety Data and Safety Information Analysis 45.3 Safety Data and Safety Information Protection 45.4 Safety Information Sharing and Exchange

Note 2.— Safety management system provisions pertaining to specific types of aviation activities are addressed in the relevant parts of PCARs, CAR-ANS, and CAR-Aerodromes.

Note 3.— Basic safety management principles applicable to the medical assessment process of licence holders are contained in PCAR Part 2. Guidance is available in the Manual of Civil Aviation Medicine (ICAO Doc 8984).

23.1 State Safety Programme (SSP) 23.1.1 The Authority will establish and maintain an SSP for the management of safety in the Philippines in order to achieve an acceptable level of safety performance in civil aviation. The SSP shall include the following components:that is commensurate with the size and complexity of the Philippines’ civil aviation system.

Note. - Guidance on an SSP and the delegation of safety management-related functions and activities are contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859). a) b) c) d)

State safety policy and objectives; State safety risk management; State safety assurance; and State safety promotion.

2.1.2 The acceptable level of safety performance to be achieved shall be established by the Authority.

2.1.3 As part of SSP, the Authority will require that the following service providers implement an SMS; a)

approved training organizations in accordance with PCAR Part 3 that are exposed to safety risks related to aircraft operations during the provision of their services;

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operators of airplanes or helicopters authorized to conduct international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 9;

c)

approved maintenance organizations providing services to operators of airplanes or helicopters engaged in international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 6;

d)

air traffic services (ATS) providers in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 11; and

Note.— The provision of AIS, CNS, MET and/or SAR services, when under the authority of an ATS provider, are included in the scope of the ATS provider’s SMS. When the provision of AIS, CNS, MET and/or SAR services are wholly or partially provided by an entity other than an ATS provider, the related services that come under the authority of the ATS provider, or those aspects of the services with direct operational implications, are included in the scope of the ATS provider’s SMS. e) operators of certified aerodromes in accordance with CAR-Aerodromes.

2.1.4 As part of SSP, the Authority shall require that international general aviation operators of large or turbojet airplanes in accordance with PCARs, implement an SMS. Note.— International general aviation operators are not considered to be service providers in the context of these Regulations.

23.2 State Safety Oversight Policy, Objectives and Resources 2.2.1 The Authority will establish and implement a safety oversight system in accordance with I.S. 2.2.1 of these regulations.

3.2.1 Primary Aviation Legislation 3.2.1.1 The Philippines shall establish primary aviation legislation in accordance with section 1 of I.S. 3.

3.2.1.2 The Authority shall establish an enforcement policy that specifies the conditions and circumstances under which service providers with an SMS are allowed to deal with, and resolve, events involving certain safety issues, internally, within the context of their SMS and to the satisfaction of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

3.2.2 Specific Operating Regulations 3.2.2.1 The Authority shall establish specific operating regulations in accordance with section 2 of I.S. 3.

3.2.2.2 The Authority shall periodically review specific operating regulations, guidance material and implementation policies to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate.

3.2.3 State System and Functions 3.2.3.1 The Authority shall establish State system and functions in accordance with section 3 of I.S. 3.

3.2.3.2 The Authority shall identify, define and document the requirements, obligations, functions and activities regarding the establishment and maintenance of the SSP, including the directives to plan, organize, develop, maintain, control and continuously improve the SSP in a manner that meets the its safety objectives.

3.2.3.3 The Authority shall establish a safety policy and safety objectives that reflect their commitment regarding safety and facilitates the promotion of a positive safety culture in the aviation community.

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3.2.3.4 The safety policy and safety objectives shall be published and periodically reviewed to ensure that they remain relevant and appropriate to the Philippines.

1.2.1.1 Throughout this regulation, the following word usage applies:

3.2.4 Qualified Technical Personnel

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Shall indicate a mandatory requirement.

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May indicates that discretion can be used when performing an act described in a regulation.

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Will indicates an action incumbent upon the Authority.

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Includes means “includes but is not limited to”.

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Prescribed means the Authority hasissued written policy methodology which imposes either a mandatory requirement if the written policy or methodology states ‘shall’, or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states “may”.

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23.STATE SAFETY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Note 1.— The State safety oversight (SSO) system critical elements (CEs) found in I.S. 3constitute the foundation of an SSP.This Chapter outlines the safety management responsibilities of the State, through compliance with SARPs, the conduct of its own safety management functions and the surveillance of SMSs implemented in accordance with the provisions in this regulation.

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Safety oversight. A function performed by a State to ensure that individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity comply with safety-related national laws and regulations. ...

Safety performance target. The State or service provider’s planned or intended objectivetarget for a safety performance indicator(s) over a given period that aligns with the safety objectives. …

Surveillance. The State activities through which the State proactively verifies through inspections and audits that aviation licence, certificate,authorization or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements and function at the level of competency and safety required by the State. ...

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Approved means the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure or policy in question and issued a formal written approval.

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Should indicate a recommended practice.

The Authority shall establish requirements for the qualification of technical personnel in accordance with section 4 of I.S. 3.

Note.— The term “technical personnel” refers to those persons performing safety-related functions for or on behalf of the State.

3.2.5 Technical Guidance, Tools and Provision of Safety-Critical Information The Authority shall establish technical guidance and tools and provide safety-critical information in accordance with section 5 of I.S. 3.

3.3 State Safety Risk Management 3.3.1 Licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations The Authority shall meet the licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations in accordance with section 6 of I.S. 3.

1.2.2 ORGANIZATION OF REGULATIONS

3.3.2 Safety Management System Obligations

1.2.2.1 This regulation comprises the following:

3.3.2.1 The Authority shall require that the following service providers under its authority implement an SMS:

a)

Definitions of terms use in this regulation which are not self-explanatory, in that they do not have accepted dictionary means;

b)

Introduction comprising explanatory material introduced at the beginning of this regulation to assist in the understanding of the application of the text;

c)

Notes included in the texts, where appropriate, to factual information or references bearing on this regulation in questions, or included as guide to their application;

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Implementing Standards provide detailed requirements that support the intent of a regulation.

1.2.3 REGULATIONS AMENDMENT PROCEDURE 1.2.3.1 The following procedure is prescribed to incorporate an amendment to this regulation.

1.2.3.2 There shall be a Safety Management Regulations Review Committee (the RRCommittee), consisting of the representatives from the State Safety Program Office (SSPO), the Flight Standards Inspectorate Service (FSIS), the Aerodrome and Air Navigation Safety Oversight Office (AANSOO), the Enforcement and Legal Service (ELS), theInternational Civil Aviation Coordinating Staff (ICACS) and the concerned Services/Directorates of the Authority.

The concerned Service/Directorate shall file a requirement for an amendment to this Regulation to the SM RR-Committee. An operator or a member of public may send their request for an amendment to this Regulation to the Director General for the attention of the SM RR-Committee.

The Amendment Cycle shall be twice every year, in January and July, commencing on CY 2019.

When there is a requirement to issue an immediate amendment to the Regulation, it can be done by promulgating a “Temporary Amendment” in colored pages by a Memorandum Circular. Such a Temporary Amendment shall be merged in the next regular Amendment Cycle, and the Temporary Amendment/Memorandum Circular shall stand automatically cancelled thereafter. An example of processing an amendment is stated in the succeeding paragraphs.

1.2.3.3 For example, as and when the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issues a safety management amendment to Annexes 1, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14 and 19, the SSPO shall review the contents of each amendment, assess its applicability to Republic of the Philippines, and accordingly advise the RR-Committee. The other Services/Directorates shall do the same in respect of their related Annexes. The RR-Committee shall deliberate and decide whether to “accept” the Annex-amendment or to file a difference with the ICAO, and advise the Director General accordingly. When the Annex-amendment is to be “accepted”, the ICACS shall arrange to notify the ICAO accordingly, and file difference(s), if any, separately with ICAO, in accordance with the prescribed procedure. The secretariat of the RR-Committee shall maintain necessary documentation related to CAR-SM amendment, including the records (such as, record of discussions in respect of industry and other consultations).

1.2.3.4 The SSPO shall work out a suitable amendment text for the CAR-SM, based on the “accepted” part of the Annex-amendment and put up to the Director General, through the RRCommittee. As prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9497) Sections 24 (j) and 25, on recommendation of the Director General, the Board will approve the CAR-SM amendment for promulgation. The CAAP will then publish the CAR-SM amendment in

a) approved training organizations in accordance with PCAR Part 3 that are exposed to safety risks related to aircraft operations during the provision of their services; b) operators of airplanes or helicopters authorized to conduct international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 9; c) approved maintenance organizations providing services to operators of airplanes or helicopters engaged in international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 6; d) air traffic services (ATS) providers in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 11 and the provision of CNS in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 10; and Note.— The provision of AIS, CNS, MET and/or SAR services, when under the authority of an ATS provider, are included in the scope of the ATS provider’s SMS. When the provision of AIS, CNS, MET and/or SAR services are wholly or partially provided by an entity other than an ATS provider, the related services that come under the authority of the ATS provider, or those aspects of the services with direct operational implications, are included in the scope of the ATS provider’s SMS. e) operators of certified aerodromes in accordance with CAR for Aerodromes.

Note.— Further provisions related to the implementation of SMS by service providers can be found in Chapter 4.

3.3.2.2 The Authority shall ensure that safety performance indicators and targets established by service providers and operators are acceptable.

Note.— Guidance on the identification of appropriate safety performance indicators and targets is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

3.3.2.3 The State of Registry shall establish criteria for international general aviation operators of large or turbojet airplanes in accordance with the CAR-SM to implement an SMS. Note.— Further provisions related to the implementation of SMS by international general aviation operators can be found in Chapter 4.

3.3.2.4 The criteria established by the State of Registry in accordance with 3.3.2.3 shall address the SMS framework and elements contained in I.S. 3.

Note.— Guidance on establishing the criteria to implement an SMS for international general aviation operators is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

3.3.3 Accident and Incident Investigation The Authority shall establish a process to investigate accidents and incidents in accordance with PCAR Part 13 — Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation, in support of the management of safety in the Philippines.

3.3.4 Hazard Identification and Safety Risk Assessment 3.3.4.1 The Authority shall establish and maintain a process to identify hazards from collected safety data.

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Note 2.— Additional information to identify hazards and safety issues on which to base preventive actions may be contained in the Final Reports of accidents and incidents.

3.3.4.2 The Authority shall develop and maintain a process that ensures the assessment of safety risks associated with identified hazards.

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4.1.2 shall be non-punitivesystems and afford protection to therelated sources of the information in accordance with I.S. 5.3.1.

Note 2.— A non-punitive environment is fundamental to voluntary reporting. Sources include individuals and organizations.

3.3.5 Management of Safety Risks

5.3.2 The Authority shall extend the protection referred to in 5.3.1 to safety data captured by and safety information derived from mandatory safety reporting system and related sources.

3.3.5.1 The Authority shall establish mechanisms for the resolution of safety issues in accordance with section 8 in I.S. 3.

Note 1.— A reporting environment where employees and operational personnel may trust that their actions or omissions that are commensurate with their training and experience will not be punished is fundamental to safety reporting.

3.3.5.2 The Authority shall develop and maintain a process to manage safety risks.

3.4 State Safety Assurance 3.4.1 Surveillance Obligations

Note 2.— Guidance related to both mandatory and voluntary safety reporting systems is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

3.4.1.2 The Authority shall establish procedures to prioritize inspections, audits and surveys towards those areas of greater safety concern or need.

45.3.23 Subject to 5.3.1 and 5.3.2,Tthe Authority shall not make available or use safety data referenced in or safety information collected, stored or analysed in accordance with45.1 or 45.2 for other than safety-related purposes, unless exceptionally, an appropriate authority determines in accordance with their national legislation, the value of its disclosure or use in any particular instance, outweighs the adverse impact such action may have on aviation safety for purposes other than maintaining or improving safety, unless the competent authority determines in accordance with I.S. 5.3.1 that a principle of exception applies.

Note.— Organizational risk profiles, outcomes of hazard identification and risk assessment, and surveillance outcomes may provide information for the prioritization of inspections, audits and surveys.

5.3.4 Notwithstanding 5.3.3, the Authority shall not be prevented from using safety data or safety information to take any preventive, corrective or remedial action that is necessary to maintain or improve aviation safety.

3.4.1.1 The Authority shall meet the surveillance obligations in accordance with section 7 of I.S. 3.

Note.— The surveillance of the service provider takes into consideration the safety performance as well as the size and complexity of its aviation products or services.

3.4.1.3 The Authority shall periodically review the safety performance of an individual service provider.

Note.— Specific provision aimed at ensuring that there is no overlap with the protection of investigation records in PCAR Part 13 is contained Subpart I Section 13.220.

3.4.2 State Safety Performance

5.3.5 The Authority shall take necessary measures, including the promotion of a positive safety culture to encourage safety reporting through the systems referred to in 5.1.2 and 5.1.3.

3.4.2.1 The Authority shall establish the acceptable level of safety performance to be achieved through its SSP. Note 1.— An acceptable level of safety performance can be achieved through the implementation and maintenance of the SSP as well as safety performance indicators and targets showing that safety is effectively managed and built on the foundation of implementation of existing safetyrelated SARPs. Note 2.— Guidance on establishing safety performance indicators and targets, as well as an acceptable level of safety performance, is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

3.4.2.2 The Authority shall develop and maintain a process to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to manage safety risks and resolve safety issues.

Note. — Guidance related to positive safety culture is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859.)

5.3.6 The Authority shallfacilitate and promote safety reporting by adjusting applicable laws, regulations and policies, as necessary.

5.3.7 In support of the determination referred to in 5.3.3, the Authority will institute and make use of appropriate advance arrangements with State bodies entrusted with aviation safety and those entrusted with the administration of justice. Such arrangements shall take into account the principles specified in I.S. 5.3.1.

Note.— These arrangements may be formalized through legislation, protocols, agreements or memoranda of understanding.

Note.— Safety assessment results may be used to support the prioritization of actions to manage safety risks.

45.4 Safety Information Sharing and Exchange

3.4.2.3 The SSP Steering Committee will evaluate the effectiveness of the SSP to maintain or continuously improve its overall level of safety performance.

3.5.1 Internal communication and dissemination of safety information

45.4.1 If the Authority, in the analysis of the information contained in its databaseSDCPS, identifies safety matters considered to be of interest to other States, the Authority will forward such safety information to them as soon as possible. Prior to sharing such information, the Authority shall agree on the level of protection and conditions on which safety information will be shared. The level of protection and conditions shall be in line with I.S. 5.3.1.

The Authority shall promote safety awareness and the sharing and exchange of safetyinformation to support, within the State aviation organizations, the development of a positive safety culture that fosters an effective SSP.

45.4.2The Authority will promote the establishment of safety information sharing networks among users of the aviation system and shouldwill facilitate the free exchange of information on actual and potential safety deficiencies.

3.5.2 External communication and dissemination of safety information

Note.— Information on the sharing of safety information can be found in the ICAO Code of Conduct on the Sharing and Use of Safety Information in the Global Aviation Safety Plan (Doc 10004).

3.5 State Safety Promotion

The Authority shall promote safety awareness and the sharing and exchange of safety information with the aviation community to foster the maintenance and improvement of safety and to supportthe development ofa positive safety culture.

Note 1.— Refer to Chapter 5, 5.4 for further details regarding safety information sharing and exchange.

Note 2.— Promoting safety awareness could include identifying accessible safety training for the aviation community.

CHAPTER 34 4.SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) Note 1.— Guidance on implementation of an SMS is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

Note.— Sharing refers to giving, while exchange refers to giving and receiving in return.

I.S. 2.2.13STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT (SSO)SYSTEM CRITICAL ELEMENTS (CEs) Note 1.— Guidance on the critical elements(CEs) of a system that enables a State to discharge its responsibility for safety oversight is contained in the Safety Oversight Manual, Part A, The Establishmentand Management of a State’s Safety Oversight System (ICAO Doc 9734).

34.1.1 Except as required in 3.2, tThe SMS of a service provider shall: b) be commensurate with the size of the service provider and the complexity of its aviation products or services.

1.1 The Philippinesshall promulgate a comprehensive and effective aviation law, consistent commensurate with the size and complexity of its aviation activity andconsistent with the requirements contained in the Convention on International Civil Aviation, that enables it to regulate to enable the oversight and management of civil aviation safety and theenforceenforcement ofregulations through the relevant authorities or agencies established for that purpose.

4.1.2 The Authority shall ensure that the service provider develops a plan to facilitate SMS implementation.

Note.— This includes ensuring that the aviation law remains relevant and appropriate to the Philippines.

34.1.23The SMS of an approved training organization, in accordance with PCAR Part 3, that is exposed to safety risks related to aircraft operations during the provision of its services shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

1.2 The aviation law shall provide personnel performing safety oversight functions access to the aircraft, operations, facilities, personnel and associated records, as applicable, of service providers individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity.

34.1.34 The SMS of a certified operator of airplanes or helicopters authorized to conduct international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Parts 8 and 9, shall be made acceptable to the Authority, as applicable.

2. Specific Operating Regulations (CE-2) The Authority shall promulgate regulations to address, at a minimum, national requirements emanating from the primary aviation legislation, for standardized operational procedures, products, services, equipment and infrastructures in conformity with the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

34.1.67 The SMS of an operator of a certified aerodrome, in accordance with CAR-Aerodromes shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

34.2 International General Aviation — Airplanes Note.— Guidance on the implementation of an SMS for international general aviation is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859) and industry codes of practice.

34.2.1 The SMS of an international general aviation operator, conducting operations of large or turbojet airplanes shall be commensurate with the size and complexity of the operation and meet the criteria established by the State of Registry.

Note 1.— Further provisions related to the criteria to be established by the State of Registry can be found in Chapter 3.

Note 2.— Guidance concerning the responsibilities of the State of Registry in connection with lease, charter and interchange operations is contained in the Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance (Doc 8335). Guidance concerning the transfer of State of Registry responsibilities to the State where the aircraft operator has its principal place of business or, if it has no such place of business, its permanent address in accordance with Article 83 bis is contained in the Manual on the Implementation of Article 83 bis of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Doc 10059).

1.2 Safety accountabilities accountability and responsibilities The service provider shall: a) identify the accountable executive who, irrespective of other functions, has ultimate responsibility and accountability,is accountable on behalf of the organization, for the implementation and maintenance of thean effective SMS; b) clearly define lines of safety accountability throughout the organization, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of senior management; c) identify the accountabilities responsibilities of all members of management, irrespective of other functions, as well as of employees, with respect to the safety performance of the SMSorganization; d) document and communicate safety accountability, responsibilities, accountabilities and authorities throughout the organization; and e) define the levels of management with authority to make decisions regarding safety risk tolerability.

1.3 Appointment of key safety personnel The service provider shall appoint a safety manager who is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an effectivethe SMS. Note.— Depending on the size of the service provider and the complexity of its aviation products or services, the responsibilities for the implementation and maintenance of the SMS may be assigned to one or more persons, fulfilling the role of safety manager, as their sole function or combined with other duties, provided these do not result in any conflicts of interest.

1.4 Coordination of emergency response planning The service provider required to establish and maintain an emergency response plan for accidents and incidents in aircraft operations and other aviation emergencies shall ensure that anthe emergency response plan is properly coordinated with the emergency response plans of those organizations it must interface with during the provision of its products and services.

1.5 SMS Documentation 1.5.1 The service provider shall develop an SMS implementation plan, formally endorsed by the organization, that defines the organization’s approach to the management of safety in a manner that meets the organization’s safety objectives.

1.5.21.5.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain an SMS documentationmanual that describes its: a) safety policy and objectives; b) SMS requirements; c) SMS processes and procedures; and d) accountabilitiesaccountability, responsibilities and authorities for SMS processes and procedures; and e) SMS outputs.

1.5.31.5.2 The service provider shall develop and maintain an SMS manual operational records as part of its SMS documentation.

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1. Primary Aviation Legislation(CE-1)

Note.― The provision of AIS, CNS, MET and/or SAR services, when under the authority of an ATS provider, are included in the scope of the ATS provider’s SMS. When the provision of AIS, CNS, MET and/or SAR services are wholly or partially provided by an entity other than an ATS provider, the related services that come under the authority of the ATS provider, or those aspects of their services with direct operational implications, are included in the scope of the ATS provider’s SMS.

Note.— Guidance on setting safety objectives is provided in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

Note 3.— Within the context of this I.S. the term “service provider” refers to those organizations listed in Chapter 2, 2.1.3.

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34.1.56 The SMS of an ATS provider, in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 11and the SMS of CNS provider in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 10shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

d) be periodically reviewed to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate to the service provider.

Note.— Depending on the size of the service provider and the complexity of its aviation products or services, the SMS manual and SMS operational records may be in the form of stand-alone documents or may be integrated with other organizational documents (or documentation) maintained by the service provider.

Note 2.― The term “service provider” refers to those organizations listed in Chapter 2, 2.1.3.An organization may elect to extend one SMS across multiple service provider activities.

34.1.45 The SMS of an approved maintenance organization providing services to operators of airplanes or helicopters engaged in international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 9, shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

a) form the basis for safety performance monitoring and measurement as required by 3.1.2; b) reflect the service provider’s commitment to maintain or continuously improve the overall effectiveness of the SMS; c) be communicated throughout the organization; and

Note 2.— The term “relevant authorities or agencies” is used in a generic sense to include all authorities with aviation safety management andoversight responsibility which may be established by the StateStates as separate entities, such as: Civil Aviation Authorities, Airport Authorities, ATS Authorities, Accident Investigation Authority, and Meteorological Authority.

Note 3.— The SSO system CEs are applied, as appropriate, to authorities performing safety oversight functions as well as authorities performing investigation of accidents and incidents or other State safety management activities.

a) be established in accordance with the framework elements contained in I.S. 34.1.1; and

The safety objectives shall:

2.1 Hazard Identification 2.1.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain a process that to identifyensures that hazards associated with its aviation products or services are identified.

2.1.2 Hazard identification shall be based on a combination of reactive, and proactive and predictive methods of safety data collection.

2.2 Safety risk assessment and mitigation The service provider shall develop and maintain a process that ensures analysis, assessment and control of the safety risks associated with identified hazards.

Note.— The process may include predictive methods of safety data analysis.

3. Safety Assurance 3.1 Safety performance monitoring and measurement 3.1.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain the means to verify the safety performance of the organization and to validate the effectiveness of safety risk controls.

Note.― An internal audit process is one means to monitor compliance with safety regulations, the foundation upon which SMS is built, and assess the effectiveness of these safety risk controls and the SMS. Guidance on the scope of the internal audit process is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

Note.— The term “regulations” is used in a generic sense and includes but is not limited to instructions, rules, edicts, directives, sets of laws, requirements, policies, and orders.

3.1.2 The service provider’s safety performance shall be verified in reference to the safety performance indicators and safety performance targets of the SMS in support of the organization’s safety objectives.

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3.1The Philippinesshall establish relevant authorities or agencies, as appropriate, supported by sufficient and qualified personnel and provided with adequate financial resources for the management of safety. Each authority or agency shall have stated safety functions and objectives to fulfill its safety management responsibilities.

3.2 The Authority shall take necessary measures, such as remuneration and conditions of service, to ensure that qualified personnel performing safety oversight functions are recruited and retained.

3.3 The Authority shall ensure that personnel performing safety oversight functions are provided with guidance that addresses ethics, personal conduct and the avoidance of actual or perceived conflicts of interest in the performance of official duties.

3.4 The Authority shall use a methodology to determine its staffing requirements for personnel performing safety oversight functions, taking into account the size and complexity of the aviation activities in the Philippines.

4. Qualified Technical Personnel (CE-4) 4.1 The Authorityshall establish minimum qualification requirements for the technical personnel performing safety oversightsafety-related functions and provide for appropriate initial and recurrent training to maintain and enhance their competence at the desired level.

4.2 The Authorityshall implement a system for the maintenance of training records for technical personnel.

5. Technical Guidance, Tools and Provision of Safety-Critical Information (CE-5)

The service provider shall develop and maintain a process to identify changes which may affect the level of safety risk associated with its aviation products or services and to identify and manage the safety risks that may arise from those changes.

3.3 Continuous improvement of the SMS The service provider shall monitor and assess the effectiveness of its SMS processes to enablemaintain or continuously improvement of the overall performanceeffectiveness of the SMS. 4. Safety Promotion 4.1 Training and education 4.1.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain a safety training programme that ensures that personnel are trained and competent to perform their SMS duties.

4.1.2 The scope of the safety training programme shall be appropriate to each individual’s involvement in the SMS. 4.2 Safety communication The service provider shall develop and maintain a formal means for safety communication that: a) ensures personnel are aware of the SMS to a degree commensurate with their positions; b) conveys safety-critical information; c) explains why particular safety actions are taken to improve safety; and d) explains why safety procedures are introduced or changed.

a) a process to identify actual and potential safety hazards and assess the associated risks;

5.1 The Authority shall provide appropriate facilities, comprehensive and up-to-date technical guidance material and procedures, safety-critical information, tools and equipment, and transportation means, as applicable, to the technical personnel to enable them to perform their safety oversight functions effectively and in accordance with established procedures in a standardized manner.

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b) a process to develop and implement remedial action necessary to maintain an acceptable level of safety; and

5.2 The Authority shall provide technical guidance to the aviation industry on the implementation of relevant regulations.

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c) provision for continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of safety management activities.

6. Licensing, Certification, Authorization and/or Approval Obligations (CE-6)

3.2.2 The SMS shall as a minimum include:

CHAPTER 45. SAFETY DATA AND SAFETY INFORMATION COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, PROTECTION, SHARING AND EXCHANGE 45.1 Safety Data Collection – Reporting systemsand Processing Systems 5.1.1 The Authority shall establish safety data collection and processing systems (SDCPS) to capture, store, aggregate and enable the analysis of safety data and safety information.

Note 1.— SDCPS refers to processing and reporting systems, safety databases, schemes for exchange of information, and recorded information including but not limited to: a) data and information pertaining to accident and incident investigations; b) data and information related to safety investigations by the Authority or aviation service providers; c) mandatory safety reporting systems as indicated in 5.1.2; d) voluntary safety reporting systems as indicated in 5.1.3; and e) self-disclosure reporting systems, including automatic data capture systems, as described in PCAR Parts 8 and 9.

Note 2.— Guidance related to SDCPS is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

Note 3.— The term “safety database” may refer to a single or multiple database(s).

Note 4.— SDCPS may include inputs from the Authority, industry and public sources, and may be based on reactive and proactive methods of safety data and safety information collection.

Note 5.— Sector-specific safety reporting provisions are contained in the PCARs, CAR-ANS, and CAR-Aerodromes. There is a recognized benefit to the effective implementation of an SSP in having an integrated approach for the collection and analysis of the safety data and safety information from all sources.

45.1.12 The Authority shall establish a mandatory incidentsafety reporting system to facilitate collection of information on actual or potential safety deficiencies that includes the reporting of incidents.

45.1.23 The Authority shall establish a non-punitive voluntary incidentsafety reporting system to facilitate collection of information on actual or potential safety deficiencies that may not be collect safety data and safety information notcaptured by the mandatory incident safety reporting systems.

45.1.34Subject to Regulation 4.3.1, tThe authorities responsible for the implementation of the SSP will have access to appropriate information available in the incident reporting systems the SDCPS as referenced in 45.1.1 and 4.1.2 to support their safety responsibilities, in accordance with the principles in I.S.5.3.1.

Note. — In the Philippines, the authorities responsible for the implementation of the SSP include Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (AAII).

5.1.5 The Authority will use standardized taxonomy for the safety database to facilitate safety information sharing and exchange.

45.2 Safety Data and Safety Information Analysis 4.2.1 The Authority will establish and maintain a safety database to facilitate the effective analysis of information on actual or potential safety deficiencies obtained, including that from its incident reporting systems, and to determine any actions required for the enhancement of safety.

Note.— The term “safety database” may refer to a single or multiple database(s) and may include the accident and incident database. Provisions on an accident and incident database are included in PCAR Part 13 – Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation.

5.2.1 The Authority shall establish and maintain a process to analyse the safety data and safety information from the SDCPS and associated safety databases.

Note 1.— Specific provisions for the identification of hazards as part of their safety risk management and safety assurance processes can be found in Chapter 3.

Note 2.— The purpose of the safety data and safety information analysis performed by the Authority is to identify systemic and cross-cutting hazards that might not otherwise be identified by the safety data analysis processes of individual service providers and operators.

Note 3.— The process may include predictive methods of safety data analysis.

4.2.2 The Authority will, following the identification of preventive actions required to address actual or potential safety deficiencies, implement these actions and establish a process to monitor implementation and effectiveness of the responses.

4.2.3The database systems shall use standardized formats to facilitate data exchange.

Note.— The use of an ADREP-compatible system is to be encouraged.

45.3 Safety Data and Safety Information Protection Note 1. – I.S. 4.3.1 contains legal guidance for the protection of information from safety data collection and processing systems.

45.3.1 The Authority shall accord protection to safety data captured by and safety information derived fromvoluntary incident safety reporting system referred to in 4.2.1 shall be nonpunitivesystems and afford protection to the related sources of the information in accordance with I.S. 5.3.1.

The Authority shall implement documented processes and procedures to ensure that personnel individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity meet the established requirements before they are allowed to exercise the privileges of a licence, certificate, authorization and/or approval to conduct the relevant aviation activity.

7. Surveillance Obligations (CE-7) The Authority shall implement documented surveillance processes, by defining and planning inspections, audits, and monitoring activities on a continuous basis, to proactively assure that aviation licence, certificate, authorization and/or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements. This includes the surveillance of personnel designated by the Authority to perform safety oversight functions on its behalf.

8. Resolution of Safety Issues (CE-8) 8.1 The Authority shall use a documented process to take appropriate corrective actions, up to and including enforcement measures, to resolve identified safety issues.

8.2 The Authority shall ensure that identified safety issues are resolved in a timely manner through a system which monitors and records progress, including actions taken by service providers,individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity in resolving such issues.

I.S. 34.1.1 FRAMEWORK FOR A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) –Service Provider Level Note 1.— Guidance on the implementation of the framework for a SMS is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (ICAO Doc 9859, 3rd edition).

Note 2.— Within the context of this I.S., the term “service provider” refers to those organizations listed in Chapter 2, 2.1.3. The service provider’s interfaces with other organizations can have a significant contribution to the safety of its products or services. Guidance on interface management as it relates to SMS is provided in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

Note 3.— In the context of this Implementing Standards as it relates to service providers, an “accountability” refers to an “obligation” that may not be delegated, and “responsibilities” refers to functions and activities that may be delegated.

These Implementing Standards specify the framework for the implementation and maintenance of an SMS. The framework comprises four components and twelve elements as the minimum requirements for SMS implementation: 1.

1.1 Note 1.—The protection of safety data, safetyinformation from inappropriate use and related sourcesis essential to ensure its continued availability, since the use of safety data and safety information for purposes other than maintaining or improvingsafety-related purposes may inhibit the future availability of such data andinformation, with an a significantadverse effect on safety. This fact was recognized by the 35th Assembly of ICAO, which noted that existing national laws and regulations in many States may not adequately address the manner in which safety information is protected from inappropriate use.

1.2 Note 2.—The guidance principles contained in these I.S are is therefore aimed at assistingthe Authority to enact and adopt national laws and, regulations and policies to protect safety data and safetyinformation gathered from safety data collection and processing systems (SDCPS), as well as related sources, while allowing for the proper administration of justice and necessary actions for maintaining or improving aviation safety.

Note 3.—The objective is to prevent the inappropriate use of ensure the continued availability of safety data and safetyinformation collected solely for the purpose of by restricting its use for the purposes other than maintaining orimproving aviation safety.

1.3 Because of the different legal systems in States, the legal guidance must allow States the flexibility to draft their laws and regulations in accordance with their national policies and practices.

1.4 The guidance contained in these I.S., therefore, takes the form of a series of principles that have been distilled from examples of national laws and regulations provided by States. The concepts described in these principles could be adapted or modified to meet the particular needs of the State enacting laws and regulations to protect safety information.

1.5 Throughout these I.S.: a) safety information refers to information contained in SDCPS established for the sole purpose of improving aviation safety, and qualified for protection under specified conditions in accordance with 3.1 below; b) inappropriate use refers to the use of safety information for purposes different from the purposes for which it was collected, namely, use of the information for disciplinary, civil, administrative and criminal proceedings against operational personnel, and/or disclosure of the information to the public; c) SDCPS refers to processing and reporting systems, databases, schemes for exchange of information, and recorded information and include: 1) records pertaining to accident and incident investigations, as described in PCAR Part 13 Subpart H and I ofthisRegulation;

Safety Policy and Objectives

2) mandatory incident reporting systems, as described in PCAR Part 13 Subpart G ofthisRegulation;

1.1 Management commitment and responsibility

3) voluntary incident reporting systems, as described in PCAR Part 13 Subpart G ofthisRegulation; and

1.2 Safety accountabilities accountability and responsibilities 1.3 Appointment of key safety personnel 1.4 Coordination of emergency response planning 1.5 SMS documentation 2. Safety Risk Management 2.1 Hazard identification 2.2 Safety risk assessment and mitigation 3. Safety Assurance 3.1 Safety performance monitoring and measurement 3.2 The management of change 3.3 Continuous improvement of the SMS 4. Safety Promotion 4.1 Training and education 4.2 Safety communication 1. Safety Policy and Objectives 1.1 Management commitment and responsibility 1.1.1The service provider shall define its safety policy in accordance with international and national requirements.

The safety policy shall: a) reflect organizational commitment regarding safety, including the promotion of a positive safety culture; b) include a clear statement about the provision of the necessary resources for the implementation of the safety policy; c) include safety reporting procedures; d) clearly indicate which types of behaviours are unacceptable related to the service provider’s aviation activities and include the circumstances under which disciplinary action would not apply; e) be signed by the accountable executive of the organization; f) be communicated, with visible endorsement, throughout the organization; and g) be periodically reviewed to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the service provider.

1.1.2 Taking due account of its safety policy, the service provider shall define safety objectives.

4) self-disclosure reporting systems, including automatic data capture systems, as described in Annex 6, Part I, Chapter 3, as well as manual data capture systems.

Note.— Information on safety data collection and processing systems can be found in the Safety Management Manual.

2 1. General Principles 2.1 The sole purpose of protecting safety information from inappropriate use is to ensure its continued availability so that proper and timely preventive actions can be taken and aviation safety improved.

2.2 It is not the purpose of protecting safety information to interfere with the proper administration of justice in States.

2.31.1National laws andThe Authority shall, through national laws,regulations policiesprotecting safety data, safety information should and related sources,ensure that:

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a) a balance is struck between the need for the protection of safety data, safety information in order toand related sources to maintain or improve aviation safety, and the need for the proper administration of justice; b) safety data, safety information and related sources are protected in accordance with this appendix; c) the conditions under which safety data, safety information and related sources qualify for protection, are specified; and d) safety data and safety information remain available for the purpose of maintaining or improving aviation safety.

Note.— The protection of safety data, safety information and related sources is not intended to interfere with the proper administration of justice or with maintaining or improving safety.

1.2 When an investigation under PCAR Part 13 – Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation has been instituted, accident and incident investigation records listed in Subpart I Section 13.220 shall be subject to the protections accorded therein instead of the protections accorded by this CAR-SM. 2.4 National laws and regulations protecting safety information should prevent its inappropriate use.

2.5 Providing protection to qualified safety information under specified conditions is part of a State’s safety responsibilities.

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conditions that should include, but not necessarily be limited to whether the collection of information was for explicit safety purposes and if the disclosure of the information would inhibit its continued availability.

2.1 The Authority shall ensure that safety data or safety information is not used for: a) disciplinary, civil, administrative and criminal proceedings against employees, operational personnel or organizations; b) disclosure to the public; or c) any purposes other than maintaining or improving safety; unless a principle of exception applies.

2.2 The Authority shall accord protection to safety data, safety information and related sources by ensuring that: 3.2 a)The the protection should be specific for each SDCPS, based upon the nature of the safety information it contains.is specified based on the nature of safety data and safety information; 3.3 b)Aa formal procedure should be established to provide protection to qualified safety data, safety information, in accordance with specified conditions.and related sources is established; 3.4 c)Safety safety data and safetyinformation should willnot be used in a way different from the purposes for which it was collected., unless a principle of exception applies; 3.5 d)The to the extent that a principle of exception applies, theuse of safety data and safetyinformation in disciplinary, civil, administrative and criminal proceedings should will be carried out only under suitable authoritative safeguards provided by national law.

Note 1.— The formal procedure may include that any person seeking disclosure of safety data or safety information will provide the justification for its release.

Note 2.— Authoritative safeguards include legal limitations or restrictions such as protective orders, closed proceedings, in-camera review, and de-identification of data for the use or disclosure of safety information in judicial or administrative proceedings 4 3. Principles of Exception Exceptions to the protection of safety data, safetyinformation should and related sources shallonly be granted by national laws and regulations when the competent authority: a) determines thatthere is evidenceare facts and circumstances reasonably indicatingthat the occurrence was may have beencaused by an act or omission considered, in accordance with the law national laws, to be conduct with intent to cause damage, or conduct with knowledge that damage would probably result, equivalent to reckless conduct, constitutinggross negligence or, willful misconduct or criminal activity. b) an appropriate authority considers that circumstances reasonably indicate that the occurrence may have been caused by conduct with intent to cause damage, or conduct with knowledge that damage would probably result, equivalent to reckless conduct, gross negligence or willful misconduct; or c)b)review by an appropriate authority after reviewing the safety data or safety information,determines that the its release of the safety information is necessary for the proper administration of justice, and that the benefits of its release outweighs the adverse domestic and international impact such release may is likely to have on the future collection andavailability of safety data and safetyinformation.; or c) after reviewing the safety data or safety information, determines that its release is necessary for maintaining or improving safety, and that the benefits of its release outweigh the adverse domestic and international impact such release is likely to have on the future collection and availability of safety data and safety information.

Note 1.— In administering the decision, the competent authority takes into account the consent of the source of the safety data and safety information.

Note 2.— Different competent authorities may be designated for different circumstances. The competent authority could include, but is not limited to, judicial authorities or those otherwise entrusted with aviation responsibilities designated in accordance with national law.

5 4. Public Disclosure 5.1 Subject to the principles of protection and exception outlined above, any person seeking disclosure of safety information should justify its release.

4.1 The Authorityhaving the right-to-know laws shall, in the context of requests made for public disclosure, create exceptions from public disclosure to ensure the continued confidentiality of voluntarily supplied safety data and safety information.

Note.— Laws, regulations and policies commonly referred to as right-to-know laws (freedom-ofinformation, open records, or sunshine laws) allow for public access to information held by the State.

5.24.2Formal criteria forWhere disclosure of safety information should be established and should include, but not necessarily be limited to, the followingis made in accordance with section 3,the Authorityshall ensure that a) disclosure of the safety information is necessary to correct conditions that compromise safety and/or to change policies and regulations; b) disclosure of the safety information does not inhibit its future availability in order to improve safety; c) a) public disclosure of relevant personal information included in the safety data or safety information complies with applicable privacy laws; and or d) b) public disclosure of the safety data or safetyinformation is made in a de-identified, summarized or aggregate form.

65. Responsibility of the Custodian of Safety Data and Safety Information 5.1 EachThe Authority shall ensure that eachSDCPS should havehas a designated custodian. It is the responsibility of the custodian ofto apply the protection tosafety data and safetyinformation to apply all possible protection regarding the disclosure of the information, unlessin accordance with applicable provisions of this I.S.: a) the custodian of the safety information has the consent of the originator of the information for disclosure; or b) the custodian of the safety information is satisfied that the release of the safety information is in accordance with the principles of exception.

Note.— The custodian may refer to an individual or organization.

76. Protection of Recorded InformationData Note 1.—Considering that ambient Ambientworkplace recordings required by legislation, such as national laws, for examplecockpit voice recorders (CVRs) or recordings of background communication and the aural environment at air traffic controller work stations, may be perceived as constituting an invasion of privacy for operational personnel that other professions are not exposed to: Note 2.— Provisions on the protection of flight recorder recordings and recordings from air traffic control units during investigations instituted under PCAR Part 13 are contained therein. Provisions on the protection of flight recorder recordings during normal operations are contained in PCAR Part 8. a) subject to the principles of protection and exception above, national laws and regulations should consider ambient workplace recordings required by legislation as privileged protected information, i.e. information deserving enhanced protection; and b) national laws and regulations should provide specific measures of protection to such recordings as to their confidentiality and access by the public. Such specific measures of protection of workplace recordings required by legislation may include the issuance of orders of non-public disclosure.

6.1 The Authority shall, through national laws and regulations, provide specific measures of protection regarding the confidentiality and access by the public to ambient workplace recordings.

6.2 The Authority shall, through national laws and regulations, treat ambient workplace recordings required by national laws and regulations as privileged protected data subject to the principles of protection and exception as provided for in this implementing standards.

AMENDED REGULATION AFTER REVISION: CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS – SAFETY MANAGEMENT, 2ND EDITION …

INTRODUCTION …

CHAPTER 1 1. GENERAL 1.1 APPLICABILITY …

1.2 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION …

1.2.1 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION OF CAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT …

1.2.2 ORGANIZATION OF REGULATIONS …

1.2.3 REGULATIONS AMENDMENT PROCEDURE …

1.2.4 ABBREVIATIONS CHAPTER 2 2. DEFINITIONS …

CHAPTER 3 3. STATE SAFETY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 State Safety Programme (SSP) 3.2 State Safety Policy, Objectives and Resources 3.3 State Safety Risk Management 3.4 State Safety Assurance 3.5 State Safety Promotion CHAPTER 4 4. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) 4.1 GENERAL 4.2 International General Aviation — Airplanes CHAPTER 5 5. SAFETY DATA AND SAFETY INFORMATION COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, PROTECTION, SHARING AND EXCHANGE 5.1 Safety Data Collection and Processing Systems 5.2 Safety Data and Safety Information Analysis 5.3 Safety Data and Safety Information Protection 5.4 Safety Information Sharing and Exchange I.S. 3 State Safety Oversight (SSO) System Critical Elements (CEs) 1. Primary Aviation Legislation (CE-1) 2. Specific Operating Regulations (CE-2) 3. State System and Functions (CE-3) 4. Qualified Technical Personnel (CE-4) 5. Technical Guidance, Tools and Provision of Safety-Critical Information (CE-5) 6.Licensing, Certification, Authorization and Approval Obligations (CE-6) 7. Surveillance Obligations (CE-7) 8. Resolution of Safety Issues (CE-8) I.S.4.1.1 Framework for a Safety Management System (SMS) 1. Safety Policy and Objectives 2. Safety Risk Management 3. Safety Assurance 4. Safety Promotion …

I.S. 5.3.1 Principles for the Protection of Safety Data, Safety Information and Related Sources 1. General Principles 2. Principles of Protection 3. Principles of Exception 4. Public Disclosure 5. Responsibility of the Custodian of Safety Data and Safety Information 6. Protection of Recorded Data …

PUBLICATIONS(referred to in this CAR SM) PCAR Part 1 - General Policies, Procedures, and Definitions

PCAR Part 2 — Personnel Licensing PCAR Part 3 - Approved Training Organizations PCAR Part 4 – Aircraft Registration and Marking PCAR Part 5 — Airworthiness PCAR Part 6 – Approved Maintenance Organization PCAR Part 8 — Operations PCAR Part 9 – Air Operator Certification and Administration PCAR Part 13 — Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation CAR-ANS Part 10 – Regulatory Requirements on the Operation and Maintenance of Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, Airfield Lighting and Power Systems Services CAR-ANS Part 11 — Air Traffic Services CAR Governing Aerodromes Manual of Standards - Aerodromes ICAO Documents and Manuals(referred to in this CAR-SM) Airworthiness Manual (Doc 9760) Global Aviation Safety Plan (Doc 10004) Manual of Civil Aviation Medicine (Doc 8984) Manual of Procedures for Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System (Doc 9379) Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance (Doc 8335) Manual on Certification of Aerodromes (Doc 9774) Manual on the Approval of Training Organizations (Doc 9841) Manual on the Implementation of Article 83 bis of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Doc 10059) Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859) Safety Oversight Manual (Doc 9734) Part A — The Establishment and Management of a State’s Safety Oversight System ...

CHAPTER 2 …

2. DEFINITIONS ...

Authority. Refers to Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). ...

Hazard. A condition or an object with the potential to cause or contribute to an aircraft incident or accident. …

Safety data. A defined set of facts or set of safety values collected from various aviation related sources, which is used to maintain or improve safety.

Note.— Such safety data is collected from proactive or reactive safety-related activities, including but not limited to: a) accident or incident investigations; b) safety reporting; c) continuing airworthiness reporting; d) operational performance monitoring; e) inspections, audits, surveys; or f) safety studies and reviews.

Safety information. Safety data processed, organized or analysed in a given context so as to make it useful for safety management purposes.

Safety management system (SMS). A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountability, responsibilities, policies and procedures.

Safety oversight. A function performed by a State to ensure that individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity comply with safety-related national laws and regulations. …

Safety performance target. The State or service provider’s planned or intended target for a safety performance indicator over a given period that aligns with the safety objectives. …

Surveillance. The State activities through which the State proactively verifies through inspections and audits that aviation licence, certificate, authorization or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements and function at the level of competency and safety required by the State. ...

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Standards and Recommended Practices Safety Data Collection and Processing Systems Safety Management Manual Safety Management Panel Safety Management System State Safety Oversight State Safety Programme State Safety ProgrammeOffice

CHAPTER 3 3. STATE SAFETY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Note 1.— The State safety oversight (SSO) system critical elements (CEs) found in I.S. 3constitute the foundation of an SSP. Note 2.— Safety management provisions pertaining to specific types of aviation activities are addressed in the relevant parts of PCARs, CAR-ANS, and CAR-Aerodromes.

Note 3.— Basic safety management principles applicable to the medical assessment process of licence holders are contained in PCAR Part 2. Guidance is available in the Manual of Civil Aviation Medicine (ICAO Doc 8984).

3.1 State Safety Programme (SSP) 3.1.1 The Authority will establish and maintain an SSP that is commensurate with the size and complexity of the Philippines’ civil aviation system.

Note. — Guidance on an SSP and the delegation of safety management-related functions and activities are contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

3.2 State Safety Policy, Objectives and Resources 3.2.1 Primary Aviation Legislation 3.2.1.1 The Philippines shall establish primary aviation legislation in accordance with section 1 of I.S. 3.

3.2.1.2 The Authority shall establish an enforcement policy that specifies the conditions and circumstances under which service providers with an SMS are allowed to deal with, and resolve, events involving certain safety issues, internally, within the context of their SMS and to the satisfaction of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

3.2.2 Specific Operating Regulations 3.2.2.1 The Authority shall establish specific operating regulations in accordance with section 2 of I.S. 3.

3.2.2.2 The Authority shall periodically review specific operating regulations, guidance material and implementation policies to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate.

3.2.3 State System and Functions 3.2.3.1 The Authority shall establish State system and functions in accordance with section 3 of I.S. 3.

3.2.3.2 The Authority shall identify, define and document the requirements, obligations, functions and activities regarding the establishment and maintenance of the SSP, including the directives to plan, organize, develop, maintain, control and continuously improve the SSP in a manner that meets the its safety objectives.

3.2.3.3 The Authority shall establish a safety policy and safety objectives that reflect their commitment regarding safety and facilitates the promotion of a positive safety culture in the aviation community.

3.2.3.4 The safety policy and safety objectives shall be published and periodically reviewed to ensure that they remain relevant and appropriate to the Philippines.

3.2.4 Qualified Technical Personnel The Authority shall establish requirements for the qualification of technical personnel in accordance with section 4 of I.S. 3.

Note.— The term “technical personnel” refers to those persons performing safety-related functions for or on behalf of the State.

3.2.5 Technical Guidance, Tools and Provision of Safety-Critical Information The Authority shall establish technical guidance and tools and provide safety-critical information in accordance with section 5 of I.S. 3.

1. GENERAL

3.3 State Safety Risk Management

1.1. APPLICABILITY

3.3.1 Licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations

1.1.1 Civil Aviation Regulations – Safety Management shall be applicable in the Philippines to safety management functions related to, or in direct support of, the safe operation of aircraft.

The Authority shall meet the licensing, certification, authorization and approval obligations in accordance with section 6 of I.S. 3.

Note 1.― Safety management provisions are contained in Chapter 3 and relate to Philippine State Safety Programme.

3.3.2 Safety Management System Obligations

Note 2.— Within the context of this CAR-SM, the term “service provider” refers to those organizations listed in Chapter 3, 3.3.2.1 and does not include international general aviation operators.

Note 3― Safety management provisions for specified aviation service providers and operators are in Chapter 4 and relate to safety management systems (SMSs).

Note 4.— No provision of this CAR-SM is intended to transfer to the Authority the responsibilities of the aviation service provider or operator. This includes functions related to, or in direct support of, the safe operation of aircraft.

Note 5.— In the context of this CAR-SM, “responsibility” (singular) refers to “State responsibility” with respect to international obligations under the Convention on International Civil Aviation, while “responsibilities” (plural) should be given its ordinary meaning (i.e., when referring to functions and activities that may be delegated).

1.2 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION 1.2.1 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION OF CAR SAFETY MANAGEMENT 1.2.1.1 Throughout this regulation, the following word usage applies:

3.3.2.1 The Authority shall require that the following service providers under its authority implement an SMS: a) approved training organizations in accordance with PCAR Part 3 that are exposed to safety risks related to aircraft operations during the provision of their services; b) operators of airplanes or helicopters authorized to conduct international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 9; c) approved maintenance organizations providing services to operators of airplanes or helicopters engaged in international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 6; d) air traffic services (ATS) providers in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 11 andthe provision of CNS in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 10; and e) operators of certified aerodromes in accordance with CAR for Aerodromes.

Note.— Further provisions related to the implementation of SMS by service providers can be found in Chapter 4.

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Shall indicate a mandatory requirement.

3.3.2.2 The Authority shall ensure that safety performance indicators and targets established by service providers and operators are acceptable.

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May indicates that discretion can be used when performing an act described in a regulation.

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Will indicates an action incumbent upon the Authority.

Note.— Guidance on the identification of appropriate safety performance indicators and targets is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

d)

Includes means “includes but is not limited to”.

e)

Prescribed means the Authority has issued written policy methodology which imposes either a mandatory requirement if the written policy or methodology states ‘shall’, or a discretionary requirement if the written policy or methodology states “may”.

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Approved means the Authority has reviewed the method, procedure or policy in question and issued a formal written approval.

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Should indicate a recommended practice.

1.2.2 ORGANIZATION OF REGULATIONS 1.2.2.1 This regulation comprises the following: a)

Definitions of terms use in this regulation which are not self-explanatory, in that they do not have accepted dictionary means;

b)

Introduction comprising explanatory material introduced at the beginning of this regulation to assist in the understanding of the application of the text;

c)

Notes included in the texts, where appropriate, to factual information or references bearing on this regulation in questions, or included as guide to their application;

d)

Implementing Standards provide detailed requirements that support the intent of a regulation.

1.2.3 REGULATIONS AMENDMENT PROCEDURE 1.2.3.1 The following procedure is prescribed to incorporate an amendment to this regulation.

1.2.3.2 There shall be a Safety Management Regulations Review Committee (the RRCommittee), consisting of the representatives from the State Safety Program Office (SSPO), the Flight Standards Inspectorate Service (FSIS), the Aerodrome and Air Navigation Safety Oversight Office (AANSOO), the Enforcement and Legal Service (ELS), theInternational Civil Aviation Coordinating Staff (ICACS)and the concerned Services/Directorates of the Authority.

The concerned Service/Directorate shall file a requirement for an amendment to this Regulation to the SM RR-Committee. An operator or a member of public may send their request for an amendment to this Regulation to the Director General for the attention of the SM RR-Committee.

The Amendment Cycle shall be twice every year, in January and July, commencing on CY 2019.

When there is a requirement to issue an immediate amendment to the Regulation, it can be done by promulgating a “Temporary Amendment” in colored pages by a Memorandum Circular. Such a Temporary Amendment shall be merged in the next regular Amendment Cycle, and the Temporary Amendment/Memorandum Circular shall stand automatically cancelled thereafter. An example of processing an amendment is stated in the succeeding paragraphs.

1.2.3.3 For example, as and when the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issues a safety management amendment to Annexes 1, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14 and 19, the SSPO shall review the contents of each amendment, assess its applicability to Republic of the Philippines, and accordingly advise the RR-Committee. The other Services/Directorates shall do the same in respect of their related Annexes. The RR-Committee shall deliberate and decide whether to “accept” the Annexamendment or to file a difference with the ICAO, and advise the Director General accordingly.

When the Annex-amendment is to be “accepted”, the ICACS shall arrange to notify the ICAO accordingly, and file difference(s), if any, separately with ICAO, in accordance with the prescribed procedure. The secretariat of the RR-Committee shall maintain necessary documentation related CAR-SM amendment, including the records (such as, record of discussions in respect of industry and other consultations).

1.2.3.4 The SSPO shall work out a suitable amendment text for the CAR-SM, based on the “accepted” part of the Annex-amendment and put up to the Director General, through the RRCommittee. As prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9497) Sections 24 (j) and 25, on recommendation of the Director General, the Board will approve the CAR-SM amendment for promulgation. The CAAP will then publish the CAR-SM amendment in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

1.2.3.5 The RR-Committee shall ensure that whenever an amendment to this Regulation is issued, the copy of CAR-SM on the website is updated accordingly.

1.2.3.6 The SSPO shall ensure that the CAR-SM amendments are distributed among the recipients/copy-holders of CAR-SM in a timely manner.

1.2.3.7 The Technical Library shall maintain a current copy of this regulation (CAR-SM), fully updated, at all times.

1.2.3.8 A typical CAR-SM amendment shall contain the following: (1) Letter of Transmittal: A letter to all recipients/CAR-SM copy-holders, describing the purpose and location of the amendment in relation to the existing Regulation(s).

(2) Instructions: The instructions to “insert” and/or “delete” the affected pages of each Part stating page number(s) and their effective date(s).

(3) Replacement pages of CAR-SM: The replacement pages of CAR-SM giving effect to the Annex amendment. As this regulation is printed on both sides of paper, whenever some text undergoes a change, the reverse side will also need a reprint, except that the effective date of the reverse side page may remain unchanged.

(4) Updated Table of Contents: The effective dates of changed pages shall be incorporated in the Contents of each Part as well as in the main Table of Contents.

(5) Recording of Amendments: Instructions for recording the insertion of the CAR-SM amendment in the “Record of Amendment” in the Table of Contents Part.

3.3.2.3 The State of Registry shall establish criteria for international general aviation operators of large or turbojet airplanesin accordance with the CAR-SM to implement an SMS. Note.— Further provisions related to the implementation of SMS by international general aviation operators can be found in Chapter 4.

3.3.2.4 The criteria established by the State of Registry in accordance with 3.3.2.3 shall address the SMS framework and elements contained in I.S. 3.

Note.— Guidance on establishing the criteria to implement an SMS for international general aviation operators is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

3.3.3 Accident and Incident Investigation The Authority shall establish a process to investigate accidents and incidents in accordance with PCAR Part 13 — Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation, in support of the management of safety in the Philippines.

3.3.4 Hazard Identification and Safety Risk Assessment 3.3.4.1 The Authority shall establish and maintain a process to identify hazards from collected safety data.

Note 1. — Further information regarding safety data collection, analysis and the sharing and exchange of safety information can be found in Chapter 5.

Note 2.— Additional information to identify hazards and safety issues on which to base preventive actions may be contained in the Final Reports of accidents and incidents.

3.3.4.2 The Authority shall develop and maintain a process that ensures the assessment of safety risks associated with identified hazards.

3.3.5 Management of Safety Risks 3.3.5.1 The Authority shall establish mechanisms for the resolution of safety issues in accordance with section 8 in I.S. 3.

3.3.5.2 The Authority shall develop and maintain a process to manage safety risks.

3.4 State Safety Assurance 3.4.1 Surveillance Obligations 3.4.1.1 The Authority shall meet the surveillance obligations in accordance with section 7 of I.S. 3.

Note.— The surveillance of the service provider takes into consideration the safety performance as well as the size and complexity of its aviation products or services.

3.4.1.2 The Authority shall establish procedures to prioritize inspections, audits and surveys towards those areas of greater safety concern or need.

Note.— Organizational risk profiles, outcomes of hazard identification and risk assessment, and surveillance outcomes may provide information for the prioritization of inspections, audits and surveys.

3.4.1.3 The Authority shall periodically review the safety performance of an individual service provider.

3.4.2 State Safety Performance 3.4.2.1 The Authority shall establish the acceptable level of safety performance to be achieved through its SSP. Note 1.— An acceptable level of safety performance can be achieved through the implementation and maintenance of the SSP as well as safety performance indicators and targets showing that safety is effectively managed and built on the foundation of implementation of existing safetyrelated SARPs. Note 2.— Guidance on establishing safety performance indicators and targets, as well as an acceptable level of safety performance, is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

3.4.2.2 The Authority shall develop and maintain a process to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to manage safety risks and resolve safety issues.

Note.— Safety assessment results may be used to support the prioritization of actions to manage safety risks.

3.4.2.3 The SSP Steering Committee will evaluate the effectiveness of the SSP to maintain or continuously improve its overall level of safety performance.

3.5 State Safety Promotion 3.5.1 Internal communication and dissemination of safety information The Authority shall promote safety awareness and the sharing and exchange of safetyinformation to support, within the State aviation organizations, the development of a positive safety culture that fosters an effective SSP. 3.5.2 External communication and dissemination of safety information

(6) Updating a Controlled Document: The prescribed procedure for updating a “Controlled Document” shall be adhered to while transmitting and incorporating each CAR-SM amendment.

The Authority shall promote safety awareness and the sharing and exchange of safety information with the aviation community to foster the maintenance and improvement of safety and to supportthe development ofa positive safety culture.

1.2.4 ABBREVIATIONS

Note 1.— Refer to Chapter 5, 5.4 for further details regarding safety information sharing and exchange.

Note 2.— Promoting safety awareness could include identifying accessible safety training for the aviation community.

The following abbreviations are used in CAR– Safety Management: AANSOO ADREP ATS CNS CVR FSIS ICACS RRC

Aerodrome and Air Navigation Safety Oversight Office Accident/Incident Data Reporting Air traffic services Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Cockpit Voice Recorder Flight Standards Inspectorate Service International Civil Aviation Coordinating Staff Regulations Review Committee

CHAPTER 4 4. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) Note 1.— Guidance on implementation of an SMS is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

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Note 2. - An organization may elect to extend one SMS across multiple service provider activities.

to ensure that qualified personnel performing safety oversight functions are recruited and retained.

4.1 General

3.3 The Authority shall ensure that personnel performing safety oversight functions are provided with guidance that addresses ethics, personal conduct and the avoidance of actual or perceived conflicts of interest in the performance of official duties.

4.1.1 The SMS of a service provider shall: a) be established in accordance with the framework elements contained in I.S. 4.1.1; and b) be commensurate with the size of the service provider and the complexity of its aviation products or services.

4.1.2 The Authority shall ensure that the service provider develops a plan to facilitate SMS implementation.

4.1.3The SMS of an approved training organization, in accordance with PCAR Part 3, that is exposed to safety risks related to aircraft operations during the provision of its services shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

4.1.4 The SMS of a certified operator of airplanes or helicopters authorized to conduct international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Parts 8 and 9, shall be made acceptable to the Authority, as applicable.

4.1.5 The SMS of an approved maintenance organization providing services to operators of airplanes or helicopters engaged in international commercial air transport, in accordance with PCAR Part 9, shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

4.1.6 The SMS of an ATS provider, in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 11and the SMS of CNS provider in accordance with CAR-ANS Part 10 shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

4.1.7 The SMS of an operator of a certified aerodrome, in accordance with CAR-Aerodromes shall be made acceptable to the Authority.

4.2 International general aviation — Airplanes Note.— Guidance on the implementation of an SMS for international general aviation is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859) and industry codes of practice.

3.4 The Authority shall use a methodology to determine its staffing requirements for personnel performing safety oversight functions, taking into account the size and complexity of the aviation activities in the Philippines.

4. Qualified Technical Personnel (CE-4) 4.1 The Authorityshall establish minimum qualification requirements for the technical personnel performing safety-related functions and provide for appropriate initial and recurrent training to maintain and enhance their competence at the desired level.

4. Safety Promotion 4.1 Training and education

5.2 The Authority shall provide technical guidance to the aviation industry on the implementation of relevant regulations.

6. Licensing, Certification, Authorization and Approval Obligations (CE-6)

Note 2.— Guidance concerning the responsibilities of the State of Registry in connection with lease, charter and interchange operations is contained in the Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance (Doc 8335). Guidance concerning the transfer of State of Registry responsibilities to the State where the aircraft operator has its principal place of business or, if it has no such place of business, its permanent address in accordance with Article 83 bis is contained in the Manual on the Implementation of Article 83 bis of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Doc 10059).

The Authority shall implement documented surveillance processes, by defining and planning inspections, audits, and monitoring activities on a continuous basis, to proactively assure that aviation licence, certificate, authorization and approval holders continue to meet the established requirements. This includes the surveillance of personnel designated by the Authority to perform safety oversight functions on its behalf.

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8.1 The Authority shall use a documented process to take appropriate actions, up to and including enforcement measures, to resolve identified safety issues.

a) data and information pertaining to accident and incident investigations; b) data and information related to safety investigations by the Authority or aviation service providers; c) mandatory safety reporting systems as indicated in 5.1.2; d) voluntary safety reporting systems as indicated in 5.1.3; and e) self-disclosure reporting systems, including automatic data capture systems, as described in PCAR Parts 8 and 9 Note 2.— Guidance related to SDCPS is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

Note 3.— The term “safety database” may refer to a single or multiple database(s).

Note 4.— SDCPS may include inputs from the Authority, industry and public sources, and may be based on reactive and proactive methods of safety data and safety information collection.

3.3 Continuous improvement of the SMS

5.1 The Authority shall provide appropriate facilities, comprehensive and up-to-date technical guidance material and procedures, safety-critical information, tools and equipment, and transportation means, as applicable, to the technical personnel to enable them to perform their safety oversight functions effectively and in accordance with established procedures in a standardized manner.

7. Surveillance Obligations (CE-7)

Note 1.— SDCPS refers to processing and reporting systems, safety databases, schemes for exchange of information, and recorded information including but not limited to:

The service provider shall develop and maintain a process to identify changes which may affect the level of safety risk associated with its aviation products or services and to identify and manage the safety risks that may arise from those changes.

5. Technical Guidance, Tools and Provision of Safety-Critical Information (CE-5)

Note 1.— Further provisions related to the criteria to be established by the State of Registry can be found in Chapter 3.

5.1.1 The Authority shall establish safety data collection and processing systems (SDCPS) to capture, store, aggregate and enable the analysis of safety data and safety information.

3.2 The management of change

The service provider shall monitor and assess its SMS processes to maintain or continuously improve the overall effectiveness of the SMS.

The Authority shall implement documented processes and procedures to ensure that individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity meet the established requirements before they are allowed to exercise the privileges of a licence, certificate, authorization and/or approval to conduct the relevant aviation activity.

5.1 Safety Data Collection and Processing Systems

3.1.2 The service provider’s safety performance shall be verified in reference to the safety performance indicators and safety performance targets of the SMS in support of the organization’s safety objectives.

4.2 The Authorityshall implement a system for the maintenance of training records for technical personnel.

4.2.1 The SMS of an international general aviation operator, conducting operations of large or turbojet airplanes shall be commensurate with the size and complexity of the operation and meet the criteria established by the State of Registry.

5. SAFETY DATA AND SAFETY INFORMATION COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, PROTECTION, SHARING AND EXCHANGE

the foundation upon which SMS is built, and assess the effectiveness of these safety risk controls and the SMS. Guidance on the scope of the internal audit process is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

8. Resolution of Safety Issues (CE-8)

4.1.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain a safety training programme that ensures that personnel are trained and competent to perform their SMS duties.

4.1.2 The scope of the safety training programme shall be appropriate to each individual’s involvement in the SMS. 4.2 Safety communication The service provider shall develop and maintain a formal means for safety communication that: a) ensures personnel are aware of the SMS to a degree commensurate with their positions; b) conveys safety-critical information; c) explains why particular actions are taken to improve safety; and d) explains why safety procedures are introduced or changed.

I.S. 5.3.1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE PROTECTION OF SAFETY DATA, SAFETY INFORMATION AND RELATED SOURCES Note 1.— The protection of safety data, safety information and related sources is essential to ensure its continued availability, since the use of safety data and safety information for purposes other than maintaining or improving safety may inhibit the future availability of such data and information, with a significant adverse effect on safety.

8.2 The Authority shall ensure that identified safety issues are resolved in a timely manner through a system which monitors and records progress, including actions taken by individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity in resolving such issues.

Note 2.— The principles contained in these I.S are aimed at assisting the Authority to enact and adopt national laws, regulations and policies to protect safety data and safety information gathered from safety data collection and processing systems (SDCPS), as well as related sources, while allowing for the proper administration of justice and necessary actions for maintaining or improving aviation safety.

I.S. 4.1.1 FRAMEWORK FOR A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) – Service Provider Level

Note 3.— The objective is ensure the continued availability of safety data and safety information by restricting its use for the purposes other than maintaining or improving aviation safety.

Note 1.— Guidance on the implementation of the framework for a SMS is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (ICAO Doc 9859).

Note 2. - The service provider’s interfaces with other organizations can have a significant contribution to the safety of its products or services. Guidance on interface management as it relates to SMS is provided in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

Note 3.— In the context of this Implementing Standards as it relates to service providers, an “accountability” refers to an “obligation” that may not be delegated, and “responsibilities” refers to functions and activities that may be delegated.

These Implementing Standards specify the framework for the implementation and maintenance of an SMS. The framework comprises four components and twelve elements as the minimum requirements for SMS implementation:

1. General Principles 1.1 The Authority shall, through national laws, regulations and policies protecting safety data, safety information and related sources, ensure that: a) a balance is struck between the need for the protection of safety data, safety information and related sources to maintain or improve aviation safety, and the need for the proper administration of justice; b) safety data, safety information and related sources are protected in accordance with this appendix; c) the conditions under which safety data, safety information and related sources qualify for protection, are specified; and

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d) safety data and safety information remain available for the purpose of maintaining or improving aviation safety.

Note 5.— Sector-specific safety reporting provisions are contained in the PCARs, CAR-ANS, and CAR-Aerodromes. There is a recognized benefit to the effective implementation of an SSP in having an integrated approach for the collection and analysis of the safety data and safety information from all sources.

1.1 Management commitment

Note.— The protection of safety data, safety information and related sources is not intended to interfere with the proper administration of justice or with maintaining or improving safety.

5.1.2 The Authority shall establish a mandatory safety reporting system that includes the reporting of incidents.

1.4 Coordination of emergency response planning

5.1.3 The Authority shall establish a non-punitive voluntary safety reporting system to collect safety data and safety information not captured by the mandatory safety reporting systems.

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1.2 Safety accountability and responsibilities 1.3 Appointment of key safety personnel 1.5 2.

5.1.4 The authorities responsible for the implementation of the SSP will have access to the SDCPS as referenced in 5.1.1 to support their safety responsibilities, in accordance with the principles in I.S.5.3.1.

Note. — In the Philippines, the authorities responsible for the implementation of the SSP include Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (AAII).

5.1.5 The Authority will use standardized taxonomy for the safety database to facilitate safety information sharing and exchange.

5.2 Safety Data and Safety Information Analysis 5.2.1 The Authority shall establish and maintain a process to analyse the safety data and safety information from the SDCPS and associated safety databases.

Note 1.— Specific provisions for the identification of hazards as part of their safety risk management and safety assurance processes can be found in Chapter 3.

Note 2.— The purpose of the safety data and safety information analysis performed by the Authority is to identify systemic and cross-cutting hazards that might not otherwise be identified by the safety data analysis processes of individual service providers and operators.

Note 3.— The process may include predictive methods of safety data analysis.

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2. Principles of Protection

2.1 Hazard identification

2.1 The Authorityshall ensure that safety data or safety information is not used for:

2.2 Safety risk assessment and mitigation 3.

1.2 When an investigation under PCAR Part 13 – Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation has been instituted, accident and incident investigation records listed in Subpart I Section 13.220 shall be subject to the protections accorded therein instead of the protections accorded by this CAR-SM.

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a) disciplinary, civil, administrative and criminal proceedings against employees, operational personnel or organizations; b) disclosure to the public; or

3.1 Safety performance monitoring and measurement 3.2 The management of change 3.3 Continuous improvement of the SMS 4. Safety Promotion 4.1 Training and education 4.2 Safety communication 1. Safety Policy and Objectives 1.1 Management commitment and responsibility 1.1.1 The service provider shall define its safety policy in accordance with international and national requirements.

c) any purposes other than maintaining or improving safety; unless a principle of exception applies.

2.2 The Authorityshall accord protection to safety data, safety information and related sources by ensuring that: a) the protection is specified based on the nature of safety data and safety information; b) a formal procedure to provide protection to safety data, safety information, and related sources is established; c) safety data and safety information will not be used in a way different from the purposes for which it was collected, unless a principle of exception applies; d) to the extent that a principle of exception applies, the use of safety data and safety information in disciplinary, civil, administrative and criminal proceedings will be carried out only under authoritative safeguards.

Note 1.— The formal procedure may include that any person seeking disclosure of safety data or safety information will provide the justification for its release.

5.3 Safety Data and Safety Information Protection 5.3.1 The Authority shall accord protection to safety data captured by and safety information derived from voluntary safety reporting systems and related sources in accordance with I.S. 5.3.1.

Note.- Sources include individuals and organizations.

The safety policy shall: a) reflect organizational commitment regarding safety, including the promotion of a positive safety culture;

Note 2.— Authoritative safeguards include legal limitations or restrictions such as protective orders, closed proceedings, in-camera review, and de-identification of data for the use or disclosure of safety information in judicial or administrative proceedings.

5.3.2 The Authority shall extend the protection referred to in 5.3.1 to safety data captured by and safety information derived from mandatory safety reporting system and related sources.

b) include a clear statement about the provision of the necessary resources for the implementation of the safety policy;

3. Principles of Exception

Note 1.— A reporting environment where employees and operational personnel may trust that their actions or omissions that are commensurate with their training and experience will not be punished is fundamental to safety reporting.

c) include safety reporting procedures;

Exceptions to the protection of safety data, safety information and related sources shall only be granted when the competent authority:

Note 2.— Guidance related to both mandatory and voluntary safety reporting systems is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

5.3.3 Subject to 5.3.1 and 5.3.2, the Authority shall not make available or use safety data or safety information collected, stored or analysed in accordance with 5.1 or 5.2 for purposes other than maintaining or improving safety, unless the competent authority determines in accordance with I.S. 5.3.1 that a principle of exception applies.

d) clearly indicate which types of behaviours are unacceptable related to the service provider’s aviation activities and include the circumstances under which disciplinary action would not apply; e) be signed by the accountable executive of the organization; f) be communicated, with visible endorsement, throughout the organization; and g) be periodically reviewed to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the service provider.

1.1.2 Taking due account of its safety policy, the service provider shall define safety objectives.

The safety objectives shall:

a) determines that there are facts and circumstances reasonably indicating that the occurrence may have been caused by an act or omission considered, in accordance with the national laws, to be conduct constituting gross negligence , wilful misconduct or criminal activity; b) after reviewing the safety data or safety information, determines that its release is necessary for the proper administration of justice, and that the benefits of its release outweighs the adverse domestic and international impact such release is likely to have on the future collection and availability of safety data and safety information; or

a) form the basis for safety performance monitoring and measurement as required by 3.1.2;

c) after reviewing the safety data or safety information, determines that its release is necessary for maintaining or improving safety, and that the benefits of its release outweigh the adverse domestic and international impact such release is likely to have on the future collection and availability of safety data and safety information.

Note.— Specific provision aimed at ensuring that there is no overlap with the protection of investigation records in PCAR Part 13 is contained in Subpart I Section 13.220.

b) reflect the service provider’s commitment to maintain or continuously improve the overall effectiveness of the SMS;

Note 1.— In administering the decision, the competent authority takes into account the consent of the source of the safety data and safety information.

5.3.5 The Authority shall take necessary measures, including the promotion of a positive safety culture to encourage safety reporting through the systems referred to in 5.1.2 and 5.1.3.

c) be communicated throughout the organization; and

Note 2.— Different competent authorities may be designated for different circumstances. The competent authority could include, but is not limited to, judicial authorities or those otherwise entrusted with aviation responsibilities designated in accordance with national law.

5.3.4 Notwithstanding 5.3.3, the Authority shall not be prevented from using safety data or safety information to take any preventive, corrective or remedial action that is necessary to maintain or improve aviation safety.

Note. — Guidance related to positive safety culture is contained in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859.)

5.3.6 The Authority shallfacilitate and promote safety reporting by adjusting applicable laws, regulations and policies, as necessary.

d) be periodically reviewed to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate to the service provider.

Note.— Guidance on setting safety objectives is provided in the Safety Management Manual (SMM) (Doc 9859).

4. Public Disclosure

1.2 Safety accountability and responsibilities

4.1 The Authority having the right-to-know laws shall, in the context of requests made for public disclosure, create exceptions from public disclosure to ensure the continued confidentiality of voluntarily supplied safety data and safety information.

5.3.7 In support of the determination referred to in 5.3.3, the Authority will institute and make use of appropriate advance arrangements with State bodies entrusted with aviation safety and those entrusted with the administration of justice. Such arrangements shall take into account the principles specified in I.S. 5.3.1.

The service provider shall:

Note.— These arrangements may be formalized through legislation, protocols, agreements or memoranda of understanding.

b) clearly define lines of safety accountability throughout the organization, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of senior management;

5.4 Safety Information Sharing and Exchange

c) identify the responsibilities of all members of management, irrespective of other functions, as well as of employees, with respect to the safety performance of the organization;

Note.— Sharing refers to giving, while exchange refers to giving and receiving in return.

5.4.1 If the Authority, in the analysis of the information contained in its SDCPS, identifies safety matters considered to be of interest to other States, the Authority will forward such safety information to them as soon as possible. Prior to sharing such information, the Authority shall agree on the level of protection and conditions on which safety information will be shared. The level of protection and conditions shall be in line with I.S. 5.3.1.

5.4.2The Authority will promote the establishment of safety information sharing networks among users of the aviation system and will facilitate the free exchange of information on actual and potential safety deficiencies.

a) identify the accountable executive who, irrespective of other functions, is accountable on behalf of the organization, for the implementation and maintenance of an effective SMS;

d) document and communicate safety accountability, responsibilities and authorities throughout the organization; and e) define the levels of management with authority to make decisions regarding safety risk tolerability.

1.3 Appointment of key safety personnel The service provider shall appoint a safety manager who is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the SMS.

Note.— Information on the sharing of safety information can be found in the ICAO Code of Conduct on the Sharing and Use of Safety Information in the Global Aviation Safety Plan (Doc 10004).

Note.— Depending on the size of the service provider and the complexity of its aviation products or services, the responsibilities for the implementation and maintenance of the SMS may be assigned to one or more persons, fulfilling the role of safety manager, as their sole function or combined with other duties, provided these do not result in any conflicts of interest.

I.S. 3STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT (SSO) SYSTEM CRITICAL ELEMENTS (CEs)

1.4 Coordination of emergency response planning

Note 1.— Guidance on the critical elements(CEs) of a system that enables a State to discharge its responsibility for safety oversight is contained in the Safety Oversight Manual, Part A, The Establishmentand Management of a State’s Safety Oversight System (ICAO Doc 9734).

The service provider required to establish and maintain an emergency response plan for accidents and incidents in aircraft operations and other aviation emergencies shall ensure that the emergency response plan is properly coordinated with the emergency response plans of those organizations it must interface with during the provision of its products and services.

Note 2.— The term “relevant authorities or agencies” is used in a generic sense to include all authorities with aviation safety management and oversight responsibility which may be established by States as separate entities, such as: Civil Aviation Authorities, Airport Authorities, ATS Authorities, Accident Investigation Authority, and Meteorological Authority.

Note 3.— The SSO system CEs are applied, as appropriate, to authorities performing safety oversight functions as well as authorities performing investigation of accidents and incidents or other State safety management activities.

1.5 SMS Documentation 1.5.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain an SMS manual that describes its:

c) SMS processes and procedures; and

1.1 The Philippinesshall promulgate a comprehensive and effective aviation law, commensurate with the size and complexity of their aviation activity and consistent with the requirements contained in the Convention on International Civil Aviation, to enable the oversight and management of civil aviation safety and the enforcement of regulations through the relevant authorities or agencies established for that purpose.

1.5.2 The service provider shall develop and maintain SMS operational records as part of its SMS documentation.

2. Specific Operating Regulations (CE-2) The Authority shall promulgate regulations to address, at a minimum, national requirements emanating from the primary aviation legislation, for standardized operational procedures, products, services, equipment and infrastructures in conformity with the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Note.— The term “regulations” is used in a generic sense and includes but is not limited to instructions, rules, edicts, directives, sets of laws, requirements, policies, and orders.

a) public disclosure of relevant personal information included in the safety data or safety information complies with applicable privacy laws; or b) public disclosure of the safety data or safety information is made in a de-identified, summarized or aggregate form.

5. Responsibility of the Custodian of SafetyData and Safety Information 5.1 The Authority shall ensure that each SDCPS has a designated custodian to apply the protection to safety data and safety information in accordance with applicable provisions of this I.S.: Note.— The custodian may refer to an individual or organization.

6. Protection of Recorded Data Note 1.— Ambient workplace recordings required by national laws, for example cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) or recordings of background communication and the aural environment at air traffic controller work stations, may be perceived as constituting an invasion of privacy for operational personnel that other professions are not exposed to:.

Note 2.— Provisions on the protection of flight recorder recordings and recordings from air traffic control units during investigations instituted under PCAR Part 13 are contained therein. Provisions on the protection of flight recorder recordings during normal operations are contained in PCAR Part 8.

6.1 The Authority shall, through national laws and regulations, provide specific measures of protection regarding the confidentiality and access by the public to ambient workplace recordings.

6.2The Authority shall, through national laws and regulations, treat ambient workplace recordings required by national laws and regulations as privileged protected data subject to the principles of protection and exception as provided for in this implementing standards.

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b) SMS requirements; d) accountability, responsibilities and authorities for SMS processes and procedures;

1.2 The aviation law shall provide personnel performing safety oversight functions access to the aircraft, operations, facilities, personnel and associated records, as applicable, of individuals and organizations performing an aviation activity.

4.2 Where disclosure is made in accordance with section 3,the Authority shall ensure that:

a) safety policy and objectives;

1. Primary Aviation Legislation (CE-1)

Note.— This includes ensuring that the aviation law remains relevant and appropriate to the Philippines.

Note.— Laws, regulations and policies commonly referred to as right-to-know laws (freedom-ofinformation, open records, or sunshine laws) allow for public access to information held by the State.

Note.— Depending on the size of the service provider and the complexity of its aviation products or services, the SMS manual and SMS operational records may be in the form of stand-alone documents or may be integrated with other organizational documents (or documentation) maintained by the service provider.

2. Safety Risk Management 2.1 Hazard Identification 2.1.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain a process to identify hazards associated with its aviation products or services.

2.1.2 Hazard identification shall be based on a combination of reactive and proactive methods.

2.2 Safety risk assessment and mitigation The service provider shall develop and maintain a process that ensures analysis, assessment and control of the safety risks associated with identified hazards.

Note.— The process may include predictive methods of safety data analysis.

3. State System and Functions (CE-3)

3. Safety Assurance

3.1 The Philippinesshall establish relevant authorities or agencies, as appropriate, supported by sufficient and qualified personnel and provided with adequate financial resources for the management of safety. Each authority or agency shall have stated safety functions and objectives to fulfill its safety management responsibilities.

3.1 Safety performance monitoring and measurement

3.2 The Authority shall take necessary measures, such as remuneration and conditions of service,

Note.― An internal audit process is one means to monitor compliance with safety regulations,

3.1.1 The service provider shall develop and maintain the means to verify the safety performance of the organization and to validate the effectiveness of safety risk controls.

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iv. Effectivity Clause. - This Memorandum Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a requisite single newspaper of general circulation or the Official Gazette and a copy filed with the U.P. Law Center - Office of the National Administrative Register.

So Ordered. Signed this ______day of 2019,______________ at the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, MIA Road, Pasay City, Metro Manila, 1301.

CAPTAIN JIM C. SYDIONCO Director General