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Metro to ban X’mas parties • OCTA: Virus rate going down • Cases top 360k • LRT to take more riders

By Joel E. Zurbano and Willie Casas

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HERE will be no Christmas parties and other merrymaking activities in Metro Manila this year to prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Jose Arturo Garcia Jr. said Metro Manila mayors will issue a resolution recommending a ban on all holiday parties in the National Capital Region while it is under a general community quarantine (GCQ).

The 17 mayors agreed in principle to prohibit holiday parties at a meeting Sunday with the Inter-Agency Task Force for

’Pepito’ dumps heavy rain, flooding areas across PH

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By Rio N. Araja and Jess Malabanan TROPICAL depression “Pepito” on Tuesday developed into a tropical storm that threatened Aurora province.

After crossing the landmass of Luzon, it is forecast to intensify and may reach severe tropical storm category by Thursday.

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Velasco pushes for Cha-cha, eyes longer term for solons

By Maricel V. Cruz, Macon Ramos-Araneta and Willie Casas THE House of Representatives has moved to increase to a total of P8 billion the funding for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines next year.

Upon instructions from Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, the small committee, in charge of institutional amendments to the proposed P4.5 trillion 2021 national budget, approved a budget increase of P5.5 billion for the Department of Health (DoH).

“This is to support President Rodrigo Duterte’s program to strengthen the country’s health care system. We believe that vaccine plays a very crucial role in keeping the population safe and healthy from the pandemic," said Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, chairman of the House committee on rules.

The total fund of P8 billion also includes the P2.5 billion funding under the proposed budget of the DOH. Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, a Next page

COMING OUT. ‘I'm Billie Hakenson,

representing Cavite and I'm a bisexual and I'm proud to be here,’ the Miss Universe Philippines contestant proudly declares at the pageant interview in Baguio City.

A hut in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur is swept away by waters of the mighty Agusan River on Tuesday as monsoon rains triggered by Tropical Storm ‘Pepito’ inundated the country. The waters were waist-high in Barangay Rizal Poblacion, Lopez, Quezon, while it caused landslides in Quezon City, where Brgy. Bagong Silangan official Janette Paglumotan points to one such erosion (inset photos). Manny Pinol FB page, Manny Palmero, Benjie Antioquia

By Maricel V. Cruz HOUSE Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Tuesday said he favored the proposed Charter change, particularly a review on the political provision imposing a threeyear term limit for congressmen.

But he said "Cha-cha" would not be a priority of his leadership unless the President said otherwise; as there's "no more time" to pursue it because the government was focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.

"To be really honest, I would want to push for charter change but I think there is really no more time, especially as we're focusing all our efforts (on) COVID," he said in an online interview.

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COVID-19 PH AT A GLANCE

(AS OF 4 PM OCT. 20)

360,775 TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES

1,640 43,443 NEW

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6,690

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Gov’t to pay Red Cross this week NEW PARTNERS. Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and Majority Leader Martin

Romualdez share a light moment amid discussions on the 2021 national budget in their small group at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Ver Noveno

From China: Young retirees, convicts

By Macon RamosAraneta and Joel Zurbano

cretly working for Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

Senators grilled Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) General Manager Bienvenido Chy on why they accepted foreignSENATOR Richard Gor- ers as young as 35 years old as retirees.

Chy said that in Korea, 35 is the redon is worried Chinese retirees, mostly 35-year- tirement age for the military, “so retirees olds, compose 40 percent could be as young as that.”

Gordon asked if they like the Philipof the total foreign retirees in the country, as his colleagues pines because they can come and go withNext page raised the possibility of them se- out a visa, and Chy said yes.

THE government wants to settle its nearly P1 billion debt to Philippine Red Cross this week so the latter's services to the government could resume, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday.

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said he would "look for the money" to settle PhilHealth's unpaid dues to the non-government organization.

Año told ABS-CBN's Teleradyo: “We're targeting to pay them and restart their services within the week. The Philippine Red Cross has been a big help, they have addressed almost 80 percent of our needs.”

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Cavite Miss U bet comes out as ‘bi’ KIMBERLY “Billie” Hakenson, who is representing Cavite province in the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant, has come out as a bisexual in a closed-door interview for the beauty contest.

A video uploaded on YouTube on Monday showed a short clip of Billie revealing that she identifies as a “bi”.

"I'm Billie Hakenson, representing Cavite and I'm a bisexual and I'm proud to be here," she said.

On Instagram, Billie posted a photo of herself in a little black dress and said: "I know who I am, I know what I can do.

I will tell my story as truly as I can, and I will enjoy every bit of this journey as I build myself."

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ABUS ARRESTED. Members of the Abu Sayyaf Group are presented at the National Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Manila on Tuesday after separate arrests.

Jamar Ibi, also known as "Bas" (left) and Raden Jamil or "Tamiya" were involved in the Jehovah’s Witness kidnapping 2002 in Patikul, Sulu, the NBI says. Norman Cruz

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Palace vows to rebuild Marawi T In his weekly Talk to the Nation, Duterte assured the public that the government has enough funds and is willing to look for more if necessary to rehabilitate Marawi City.

“The money is there, do not worry.

And we will continue to spend until such time that Marawi is rebuilt to its former

glory,” he said.

He, however, said that it might take “some time” before the city can be liveable again.

“You know it’s not easy to do that. It might take some time before we can really reach the ideal place that you’d call home,” he said. “We started it and we are

at it already because the clearing of explosives ang matagal (takes long).”

He also refuted criticisms made by watchdog Marawi Reconstruction Conflict Watch that there is "no real liberation" three years after his declaration.

“Itong mga tao na nagrereklamo ang sabi (These people complaining, saying), there is no liberation of Marawi yet. Look, government liberated Marawi not from the people of Marawi. We never do that and we never did it. We liberated Marawi against the terrorist Maute pati yung (and also) ISIS,” he added.

He added that the government “never

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Meanwhile, two cities in southern Metro Manila—Pasay and Taguig—have reduced curfew hours to 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. as agreed in the Metro Manila Council meeting Sunday.

Aside from the shorter curfew hours, the MMC also agreed to enforce two other measures—allow persons aged 18 to 65 years old to go outside their residences in Metro Manila; and to increase the capacity of churches to 30 percent.

Researchers from the University of the Philippines tracking the COVID-19 pandemic said cases in Metro Manila are decreasing continuously along with the rest of the country.

In its report released, the OCTA Research Team said the new reproduction number or the transmission rate of the COVID-19 in Metro Manila fell to 0.70 percent, down from 2 or 3 at the start of the pandemic.

If the reproduction number is less than 1, the disease won’t spread anymore, the researchers said.

The group also said Metro Manila's

positivity rate, or the ratio of people testing positive of COVID-19, fell to 6 percent from 8 percent.

But the researchers raised the alarm in Pasig, Makati, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Marikina and Valenzuela due to their high case load and high attack rate or the percentage of the population affected by the disease per day.

Makati, Mandaluyong and Muntinlupa are also above the 70 percent critical level in hospital occupancy, they said.

In Calabarzon, the positivity rate is at 11 percent. The high risk areas in the region include Calamba, Lucena, Santo Tomas, Taytay, Cainta, General Trias and Batangas City.

The Philippines logged 1,640 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total to 360,775, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.

Of these, 43,443 are active cases, 83 percent of which are mild, 11.6 percent of which are asymptomatic, 2 percent of which are severe and 3.4 percent of which

are critical.

The DOH announced 369 recoveries, bringing to 310,642 the number of patients who have recovered from the disease.

The DOH also reported 17 new fatalities, bringing the death toll to 6,690.

Also on Tuesday, the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator and maintenance provider of LRT-1 said it will increase passenger capacity of trains in support of economic recovery.

LRMC said it will adjust passenger loading capacity to 30 percent gradually up to 50 percent later on.

“Rail public transportation is an enabler of our consumer driven economy.

Our mission remains to provide safe transportation, and we achieve this using best in class safety protocols. In addition, we study the passenger behavior and target disinfection on the places [that have had the most] contact [with] the passengers,” said Juan F. Alfonso, LRMC president and chief executive. With Darwin G. Amojelar

Bagong Henerasyon, Rep. Sharon Garin of AAMBIS-OWA, senior Deputy Speaker and Oriental Mindoro Rep. Doy Leachon, House Deputy Majority Leader Xavier Jesus Romualdo of Camiguin, Reps. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma of Nueva Vizcaya, Edgar Marie Sarmiento, Stella Luz Quimbo of Marikina City and Edcel Lagman of Albay.

Senators had questioned the constitutionality of introducing amendments after the budget has been passed on third and final reading by the House, but Senator Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday he will support the P20 billion in institutional amendments.

“I will definitely support [it] and might even further augment the proposed amendments for the COVID-19 vaccines and the aid to displaced workers,” he said, regardless of the “constitutional infirmities involved.”

Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he will presume regularity in the institutional amendments.

“As they submit to us, we will of course presume regularity,” he said.

He said these amendments that were

made after the third reading in the House were acceptable if the congressmen agreed to do this before they voted in the plenary.

"If they manifested to do that before they approved on third reading, subject to style, then it's possible. It means they approved it in principle," Sotto added.

Senate finance committee chairman Senator Juan Edgardo Angara also said he presumed regularity.

“We know that House leaders know the procedures outlined in the Constitution and will comply with such,” he added.

The amendments include additional P5.5 billion for COVID-19 vaccines; P4 billion for the Department of Labor and Employment to aid displaced workers; P1.7 billion for the Department of Education to provide the internet needs for online classes; P2 billion for the Department of the Interior and Local Government for mobility assets of the police; and P2 billion for pandemic assistance to affected families, among others.

The Palace, meanwhile, acknowledged that storage and distribution of a vaccine

for COVID-19 would be a challenge.

The potential coronavirus vaccine should be kept in a cold storage facility, where they would be frozen at around -90 degrees Celsius, said presidential spokesman Harry Roque.

The Philippines has only one such facility at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa, he added.

“The challenge will be great when the vaccine comes out. The President has said we should prepare the details, not just the funds,” Roque said in Filipino in an interview on ABS-CBN Teleradyo.

“The challenge now really is the storage and logistics of sending the drug here and the distribution network,” he said.

A Department of Health (DOH) official on Tuesday cited the importance of vaccines as the best form of protection against diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We cannot understate the value of vaccines,” said DOH National Immunization Campaign Program Manager Dr. Wilda Silva, who emphasized the role of vaccination in protecting children’s lives.

Duterte ask Congress to begin a review of the 1987 Constitution, Velasco said Congress would abide by the wishes of Duterte whose campaign promises included a shift of the Philippine government to a federal form.

"I will talk to our dear President, if he says it needs to be done we will do it. But for me personally, I feel we need to focus on our COVID-19 response," Velasco said.

Velasco on Monday ordered the cancellation of all committee hearings at the House to review and prioritize the legislative agenda of Duterte.

Despite the possibility of his being invited to run in the administration senatorial slate in the 2022 elections, Velasco said: "That's not in my plans really."

“Campaigning for a national post really (can be) exhausting,” he said, recalling the time he joined the campaign of the senatorial candidates of Hugpong Pagbabago.

Velasco said he still had a lot to accomplish for his home province of Marinduque. "I want to serve but I still have a lot to do for my province. So I have to finish my work in the province first," he added.

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Against COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said National Policy chairman and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Dante Gierran had been in talks with PRC chairman and Senator Richard Gordon to address the issue.

Gierran said the state insurer would pay its outstanding balance, but also pointed out that his team found questionable items in the agency's existing deal with the non-government organization.

He claimed the contract between PhilHealth and PNRC, which was approved by former PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales, did not comply with procurement directives of the Office of the Executive Secretary.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque earlier said PRC accounted for one-fourth of the country's testing capacity, which means its decision to halt testing could hamper testing efforts.

He said there were public and private laboratories that also have the capacity to handle the COVID-19 tests.

Meanwhile, about 4,000 repatriated Filipino migrant workers are stuck in Metro Manila due to the P930-million government debt that forced the Philippine Red Cross to suspend state-funded COVID-19 tests, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Tuesday.

Management Council said Tuesday around five to eight more storms might hit the Philippines this year, of which one or two could cause serious damage.

Disaster response personnel have been placed on high alert while rescue equipment was prepositioned in the event of widespread flooding—which already occurred in places such as Quezon Province in the north and the Agusan provinces in Mindanao.

'Pepito' continued to bring moderate to heavy rains in Central Luzon areas including Pampanga.

The Pampanga Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office activated its operations center to monitor the effect of the storm and to respond quickly in areas badly hit by the typhoon.

Tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 was raised in La Union, Pangasinan, Ifugao, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Aurora, the southern portion of Isabela, the northern portion of Zambales and the northern portion of Quezon.

Signal no. 1 was in effect in Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Metro Manila, Rizal, the rest of northern portion of Quezon and the rest of Zambales As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, the center of “Pepito” was estimated at 110 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora.

It was moving west northwestward at 30 km/h packing maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 90 km/h.

“Pepito” was forecast to make landfall over the coast of Aurora between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday.

The weather bureau said it will move generally westward while traversing the Luzon landmass, and emerge over the West Philippine Sea Wednesday.

“Pepito” is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Thursday morning or afternoon.

“Pepito” will bring moderate to heavy rains over Central Luzon, MIMAROPA, Camarines Norte, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela, mainland Cagayan, La Union, Pangasinan and Benguet.

Light to moderate with at times heavy rains will be experienced over the National Capital Region and the rest of Luzon, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Bangsamoro.

Flooding (including flash floods) and rain-induced landslides may occur during heavy or prolonged rainfall, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards.

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lic works projects,” KPPP convenor William Espinosa said in the letter.

During the budget deliberation in the committee level for the Department of Tourism and its attached agencies, which include the PRA, Gordon directed Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat and Chy to submit a report on the foreign retirees in the country and on the PRA’s policies.

He told Puyat to be savvy enough to know and check what 35-year-old Chinese are doing in the Philippines.

“How can they retire at 35 years old?

That is just too young to retire. A retiree has just finished his job and wants to spend his money and later years here in the Philippines…I’m disturbed by it,” he told Chy.

Records show that with 27,678 retirees in the country, the Chinese tops foreign nationals who choose the Philippines for their retirement, and majority of them are 35 years old.

Gordon said the Senate Committee on Tourism should conduct an inquiry aimed at amending pertinent laws to attract more of the old population from other countries such as Japan and the United States.

Aside from the Chinese from the People’s Republic of China, the foreign retirees’ population in the Philippines is comprised of 14.144 Koreans, 6,120 Indians, 4,851 Taiwanese, 4,016 Japanese, 3,704 Americans, 1,870 Chinese from Hong Kong, 1595 British, 792 Germans, 752 Australians, and 4,498 other nationalities.

By Rio N. Araja

HE national government will spend more money until war-torn Marawi City is rebuilt to its former glory, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday night.

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the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) and the MMDA. "Christmas parties will not be allowed.

These are social gatherings and get-togethers. We can celebrate Christmas in other ways," Garcia said.

He added that there are no guidelines yet, but said everyone is encouraged to avoid parties for health and safety reasons.

Garcia said his agency and some local government units in the NCR have already cancelled their respective holiday parties this year.

Garcia said the country is winning the fight against COVID-19, citing the decreasing number of active cases, especially in Metro Manila, which was placed under a GCQ until the end of October.

Metro Manila mayors are considering extending that until December.

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member of the small committee, said they agreed to consider only institutional amendments and departmental errata and accommodate individual amendments during the bicameral conference committee.

The soft copy of the third reading version of the 2021 national budget containing the P20 billion institutional amendments made by the small committee as disclosed by Salceda will be transmitted to the Senate on Oct. 28.

On Monday, Salceda said the P5.5 billion COVID-19 vaccine fund is part of the P20 billion institutional amendments of the House of Representatives under the 2021 national budget.

Other members of the small committee under Romualdez are Salceda, House appropriations chairman and Reps. Eric Yap of ACT-CIS, Jack Duavit of Rizal, Jose Enrique Garcia of Bataan Eileen Ermita-Buhain of Batangas, House Deputy Majority Leader Bernadette Herrera of

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he preferred to stay in the background and would quietly do his job because he had no plans to run for a national position, unlike other officials he said, in reply to reporters' questions on what made him different from his predecessor, ousted Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano.

Velasco said that aside from being the youngest Speaker in recent history, at only 42, he also had no "national ambitions."

"In my case, I don't have any national ambitions. That's the reason why I always remain in the background," Velasco said in the same interview.

He said he saw the need to review the Charter especially on term limits for public officials. For instance, the three-year term for congressmen was "very short."

"At the end of the day I really feel that we have to review, amend our charter. For instance, when it comes to our public officials, when we talk about term changes, to be honest, we really need it," said Velasco.

But he said should President Rodrigo

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In another, she shared a photo of a rainbow flag. "I will forever be grateful and honored to raise our flag," she said.

It is unknown if Hakenson is indeed the first “bi” contestant in a traditional women’s beauty pageant, but the country already has launched one for bisexual men, the Mr. Bi Philippines, in 2017.

Abroad, the Miss USA competition this year will include its first openly bisexual contestant, Rachel Slawson.

During a recent virtual conversation with reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi along with other MUP candidates, Hakenson said she looks up to the South African beauty queen for giving her confidence to join a pageant with short hair.

"You broke the status quo, you broke

the typical beauty queen mold... I just really want to thank you for doing that. You are amazing. You inspire me so much, and I never had this much confidence before, with short hair, to join a pageant," she said.

To which Tunzi replied: "I love that you said you got that confidence because beauty comes in all shapes, forms, and sizes. I feel it should be celebrated."

The confession of the Cavite bet, who also works as a model and a flight attendant, has been the talk of the town on social media. Although some criticized her sharing, many netizens and even members of the LGBTQ+ community celebrated her big step.

Hakenson is among the favorites in the contest because of her charisma and eloquence and has impressed many because of her confession in the preliminary rounds currently being held in Baguio City. Benjamin Chavez

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was currently working on a solution to pay PhilHealth's accumulated debt of P930.99 million.

Duterte’s statement comes after the PRC last week stopped conducting tests being charged to PhilHealth.

“This Red Cross, don’t worry we’ll pay the debt. They’re just looking for a way to present the solution (at) [the Commission on Audit and the Department of Budget).

Do not worry, we will pay. It will take time, but we will pay,” Duterte said.

“We’ll look for the money. Not so much but our priority is really medical treatment, medical attention. We’ll pay for it in a short while, do not worry,” he added.

The PRC has been receiving samples of returning overseas Filipino workers, those arriving in airports and seaports, those in mega swabbing facilities, and front-line health and government workers.

Duterte said “money has always been a problem” especially at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We went through massive spending and we’re trying to make both ends meet.

We are really stretching our resources,” he said.

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At the same time, a transparency watchdog has asked the Chinese Embassy to act and probe reports that Chinese prisoners are being sent to become workers in public work projects in the Philippines.

Officers and members of the Kilos Pinoy Para sa Pagbabago on Tuesday sent a letter to Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian asking him to clarify the serious issue.

“In the spirit of cooperation and a desire for greater understanding, the organization would like to voice our apprehension and concern with regards to the proliferation of Chinese workers taking on Philippine pub-

said it is occupied by anybody except by the government and the peace-loving Filipinos.”

“Of course, it is not freed of the activities of the terrorists, but if you’re talking about liberation, tapos na ‘yan (it’s done) at the expense of blood of both sides.

Pero sa akin mas masakit (it’s more painful) because I’m the commander in chief, marami akong sundalong namatay (many of my soldiers died),” he added.

Duterte explained that nobody wanted to deal with widespread death and destruction after the Maute group laid siege on the city for five months, starting on May 23, 2017.

Duterte: Give DPWH a chance to zap corruption

By Vito Barcelo MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said that the public should give Department of Public Works and Highways a chance to curb the alleged corruption in the agency, as alleged by no less than President Rodrigo Duterte recently.

Earlier, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar created a task force composed of five officials to investigate fellow executives and employees after the President again criticized the agency for corruption.

"Siguro po pangunang hakbang pa lang iyan na ginawa ng DPWH para iaddress ang problema na corruption na inilabas ng ating Presidente," presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said.

“Let’s give them a chance because as far as I know, this is really one of the rare moments that we are addressing the corruption in the DPWH, which the President said is too blatant and appeared to be systematic,” he added.

Earlier, some senators claimed that around P345.25-billion in lump sum was lodged in the DPWH's proposed 2021 budget. They also accused that some lawmakers and officials of the department also allegedly ask for "kickbacks" from contractors that win projects from the agency.

During a public briefing last Monday, Duterte blamed Villar’s subordinates for the alleged corruption in DPWH.

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Risa: P40b earned by ‘pastillas’ bosses

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INCE 2017 P40 billion have been pocketed by the masterminds of a “business model” at the Bureau of Immigration, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday.

15 WARRANTS. Amadeo, Cavite Vice Mayor Conrado Viado (in blue shirt) is escorted by P/Lt. Col Vicente Cabatingan (in white facemask), chief of Cavite Police Intelligence, after being served 15 search warrants for firearms issued by Judge Cynthia Mariano-Ricablanca on Tuesday. Confiscated from Viado and his companions were an assortment of high-powered firearms and ammunition (inset). JR Josue

Solons slam late Skyway 3 toll-free to motorists in December Bayanihan release By Darwin G. Amojelar

By Macon Ramos-Araneta SENATORS on Tuesday slammed the non-release of the multi-billion Bayanihan Funds: P10 billion to the Department of Tourism and P24 billion to the Department of Agriculture to help it cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s unfortunate,“ said Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto.

“We spent many hours and days crafting Bayanihan 2 which was certified as urgent to assist many sectors of society affected by the pandemic, only to be informed they are not ready to implement the same.

“Surely, not only will it delay the assistance needed by families and businesses but will also delay economic recovery.”

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri also expressed concern over the non-release of the funds.

“I hope they won’t pay lip service.

We really put the provisions there to help them,” he said.

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon considered as deplorable and inexcusable the failure to release the Bayanihan 2 funds to the government agencies.

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Baby boom amid lockdown a ‘blessing’, Palace says THE imminent baby boom due to the lockdown is not bad news but a “blessing” to the country, the Palace said on Tuesday.

The more than six-month lockdown is being blamed for the alleged unplanned pregnancies by the end of the year, but the government believes the population is the country’s greatest resource, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.

“Although there must be family planning, having many children is not bad news.

Our greatest resource is still our population,” Roque told reporters.

“We don’t view the children who will be born as a problem. We view them as a blessing.”

But Roque still encouraged Filipinos to plan their families, citing the government’s commitment to intensify its support on the matter. With the easing of the country’s lockdown measures, he said, couples could avail themselves of the government’s family-planning services. Vito Barcelo

SAN Miguel Corporation said Tuesday the 18-kilometer newly-completed and muchanticipated Skyway 3 expressway will be open to all motorists for free in December.

For over a year now, SMC has also partially opened for public use the Buendiato-Plaza-Dilao section of Skyway 3. It has remained open and free for the public without any toll fees.

In his Facebook post, Ramon Ang,

president and chief operating officer of SMC, said the company was confident it would be able to open Skyway 3 by December. This despite the continuing rain hampering the finishing works, including the laying and proper curing of asphalt.

He also said that for the first month, motorists can use the entire 18-kilometer length of Skyway 3 from Buendia to NLEX for free.

“We’re very proud and excited about this project, because it will truly make a

General in Laguna chopper crash dies MAJ. GEN. Jose Maria Ramos, one of the police generals among the passengers of the helicopter that crashed in Laguna in March, died on Tuesday, Philippine National Police Chief Camilo Cascolan said.

He said Ramos, his “mistah” at the Philippine Military Academy’s Sinagtala Class, died around 12:07 a.m. at the Asian Hospital in Muntinlupa City due to low blood pressure. He was 55.

“The PNP is saddened by this news.

In behalf of CPNP Gen. Cascolan, the PNP extends its condolences to the family and PMA Sinagtala Class of 1986,” PNP spokesman Ysmael Yu said in a message to reporters.

Ramos, who was critically hurt during the crash, was comatose for months.

Maj. Gen. Mariel Magaway, one of those seriously injured in the accident, was discharged in May. On March 5, the helicopter carrying ranking police officials, including retired PNP Chief Archie Gamboa, crashed after takeoff when it hit a high-tension wire due to poor visibility.

Gamboa, together with his aide-decamp Capt. Keventh Gayramara and former PNP spokesman Bernard Banac, were the first to be released from the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig City.

Pilots Lt. Cols. Roel Zalatar and Rico Macawili and Senior Master Sgt. Luis Estonia were also among the survivors.

CHINESE MADE? Public Works Secretary Mark Villar (in orange jacket) talks to DPWH Project Manager Melchor Kabiling during site inspection of the ongoing Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge Replacement Project between Makati and Mandaluyong on Tuesday. Inset shows a member of the Kilos Pinoy para sa Pagbabago, which is protesting the influx of Chinese workers contracted to work on construction projects under the country’s Build, Build, Build Program. Norman Cruz

Bizwoman asks President to probe DBM ‘corruption’ THE general manager of a construction company has complained to the Office of the President of supposed “major corruption” in the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Virginia Rodriguez, also a former sportswriter of the Manila Bulletin, asked President Rodrigo Duterte to investigate the Budget department for releasing what she said was a misleading public notice that damaged her reputation as a businesswoman.

In her one-page letter to the President, Rodriguez said she was a victim of false accusations when the DBM released a recent notice.

The notice reads: “This is to warn the public of the recently reported incidents regarding individuals claiming to have the capacity or influence to facilitate the release of funds to Local Government Units (LGUs).”

“Based on reports received by various LGUs, the following individuals are mis-

representing themselves as employees of the DBM,”, the notice added, with Rodriguez’s name included on the list.

Rodriguez assertively denied the accusation and said she does not have the power to influence the DBM in any way.

She wondered why a public notice was suddenly released from the office of Thea Marie Corinne Palarca, Director IV of DBM, without even the benefit of an investigation.

Imee warns of money laundering

DAR, crop firm ink P1b insurance coverage deal THE Department of Agrarian Reform and Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. have partnered to provide agricultural P1 billion in insurance coverage to the farmer-beneficiaries and their household members for 2020.

Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones said the insurance program, called the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries-Agricultural Insurance Program, will cover the farmers’ crops damaged by diseases, pest infestation and natural calamities.

The partnership was formalized through the signing of a joint memorandum circular between Castriciones and PCIC president Jovy Bernabe to take effect until December 2020 unless extended or terminated.

“The insurance program will be of great help to our farmer-beneficiaries since it guarantees that they can recoup the farm losses that they may have incurred as a result of natural calamities,” Castriciones said. Rio N. Araja

big difference to so many people’s live— especially with our economy slowly opening up and with more vehicles coming back to our roads,” Ang said.

“While we’re still doing a few finishing works, we want the public to be able to use Skyway 3 already and benefit from the convenience and ease of travel that it will bring. We have all waited long for this project, so this is the best way we can welcome everyone, by making Skyway 3 free for one month.”

The amount, Hontiveros said, came from facilitating the arrivals of Chinese nationals through the so-called Visa Upon Arrival or VUA and the “pastillas scam” or non-VUA transactions.

“There’s corruption in every corner of the Bureau of Immigration. In the ‘pastillas’ scam, we estimated that the masterminds got P30 billion based on the arrival data of Chinese nationals that are nonVUA,” Hontiveros said during the continuation of the Senate hearing on corruption at Immigration.

“In VUA, another revenue stream, the kickbacks go straight into the pockets of some officials.”

Hontiveros said based on Immigration data, about 4 million Chinese nationals had entered the country since 2017.

“The numbers are staggering. For the sake of comparison, 4 million Chinese nationals arriving here since 2017 is comparable to more than the entire population of Quezon City. Why is the number of Chinese entering the country more than the number of Quezon City residents?”

Hontiveros said.

Of the 4 million Chinese, she said, around 3.8 million were non-VUA applicants while around 150,000 were VUA applicants. Around 3 million of those nonVUA applicants were believed to have paid the extra P10,000 service fee in the ‘pastillas’ scam.

According to whistleblowers Alex Chiong and Dale Ignacio, the masterminds of the scam take part of the bribe money.

Again facing the hearing of the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, Ignacio maintained there was a so-called pyramid structure in the scam with former Immigration Ports Operation Division Chief Marc Red Mariñas on top of it.

UP IN SMOKE. A mound or 164.5 kilograms of marijuana seized by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Cordillera worth P20 million burns at Camp Bado Dangwa Itay Aldaw on Tuesday. Jorton Campana, PTV Cordillera

SENATOR Imee Marcos said Tuesday the Filipinos here and abroad will face difficulties in their financial transactions if an international monitor decides this month that the country has not done enough to curb money laundering.

Marcos, who heads the Senate committee on economic affairs, said lawmakers must heed President Rodrigo Duterte’s call over the weekend to amend the Anti-Money Laundering Act at once as the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force completes its review of the Philippines this October after a one-year observation period.

“Overseas Filipino workers and the business and banking communities will bear the brunt of international sanctions if the FATF calls out the country as a money- laundering hot spot,” Marcos said.

“International banks may decide to require more identity checks and paperwork or even impose higher transaction rates

on Filipino remittances, causing delays in money transfers and making them more costly.

“Living and educational expenses of Filipino families amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be affected, while investor and lender confidence will weaken as a result. The country’s foreign currency reserves could diminish.”

According to the FATF, the Philippines is fully compliant with only eight of its 40 recommended amendments to the AMLA, while largely compliant with 20, partially with 11, and non-compliant with one.

Marcos has sought to amend the AMLA and integrate the FATF’s recommendations through Senate Bill 1545 to avert the country’s inclusion in the dreaded Grey List of countries considered high-risk for misuse of the international financial system. Macon Ramos-Araneta

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

Makati, TFP ink pact for public elementary kids

TABLETS FOR PLM. Manila Mayor

Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (left) presents Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) University President Emmanuel Leyco with 284 units of smart tablets on Friday. The poorest PLM student received them on Saturday (other picture), allow them to keep up with online learning.

PLM Enrollees for Academic Year 2020-2021 who reported having no gadgets and have the lowest annual family incomes have been prioritized to help them adapt to the “new normal” in education. The City of Manila assisted the University in the door-to-door delivery of the gadgets.

By Joel E. Zurbano THE Makati City government has allocated P3.28 million for the implementation of Teach for the Philippines (TFP) Program in three selected public elementary schools in the city for two years.

On Monday, Mayor Abigail Binay signed an agreement with officials of the Department of Education, Makati City Schools Division (DepEd Makati) and TFP, Inc., to begin with the program for two consecutive school years – 2020 to 2021 and 2021 to 2022.

“The City of Makati is proud to be a part of this meaningful collaboration with the prime movers of quality public education in the country. As we shift to remote learning in the new normal, multi-stakeholder collaboration is crucial to addressing the many impediments to our envisioned quality education for all,” said Binay.

Under the agreement, TFP has recruited six college graduates to serve as Fellows for two school years in partner schools selected by the city government and DepEd Makati. The city will provide for the allowance and cost of training of the teacher fellows for the two school years including the summer period between them.

For its part, TFP will provide all fellows with access to various resources including sample lesson plans, assessments, grade tracking systems and instructional materials. DepEd Makati through the school principals will directly supervise the fellows and collaborate with TFP to support them in creating an interactive classroom where critical and analytical thinking skills can be developed.

Manila shortens curfew to 4 hours

By Willie Casas

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HE City of Manila will adopt shorter curfew hours for the remaining months of 2020, from midnight to 4 am until November 30 and 12 am to 3 am starting December 1, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced on Monday.

Domagoso signed Ordinance No. 8692 adopting the shorter curfew hours ahead of the holiday season.

He was joined by Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and City Council Majority Floor Leader Joel Chua during the signing.

Curfew hours were eased based on “approved proposals of the Economic Development Cluster on the gradual expansion of business operations to stimulate and sustain economic gains,” the Mayor said.

“Despite the gradual relaxation of curfew hours, quarantine and social distancing protocols within the City of Manila will remain to be enforced in accordance with IATF guidelines,” he added.

Minors, however, are still not covered by shortened curfew hours. The Mayor said they are still subjected to Ordinance No. 8547, which establishes “protection and discipline hours” for minors from 10 pm to 4 am.

The ordinance takes effect immediately after its approval. It was signed af-

ter Domagoso issued Executive Order No. 41 which increases the authorized seating capacity of religious gatherings in churches, mosques and chapels from 10% to 30%.

Meanwhile, Domagoso announced that 172 barangays in the City of Manila remain COVID-free since September 1.

“Nananatili pong zero ang COVID infections sa 172 na barangays sa lungsod, sana po ay ma-maintain nila ito sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan nila sa mga alituntuning ipinapatupad ng Pamahalaang Lungsod,” he said.

Domagoso announced last August 31 that the local government will award P100,000 to any barangay with zero new COVID-19 infection until the end of October.

Navotas ranks 2nd lowest in ‘attack rate’ P21m in bogus cigarette makers, materials seized

By Jun David NAVOTAS has secured the second lowest ranking in daily attack rate of coronavirus disease 2019 among the local government units in Metro Manila.

According to the OCTA Research group, Navotas slid two spots from 14th place, with an attack rate of 4.9 percent per 1,000 population.

The study compared data gathered from September 20 to October 3 and September 27 to October 10. A higher attack rate means more people are getting infected by the virus.

“This serves as a validation of all our efforts to keep our constituents safe from COVID-19. However, we need to stay vigilant and careful. We cannot let our guard down because our cases could go up any time,” Mayor Toby Tiangco said.

Tiangco recently announced that the city will continue to implement its 24-hour curfew for minors despite the decision of the COVID task force to allow people aged 15 to 65 to go out.

“We will also continue our strict implementation of safety protocols. I have instructed our police, Task Force Disiplina, and barangays to ensure that our constituents, especially children, stay safe in their homes,” he said.

A report from the Navotas City Police showed that since August 19, 15,297 residents have been apprehended for violation of various ordinances. Of this, 6,159 was for violation of curfew.

BLANKETS FOR FIRE VICTIMS. To help

ease the burden of fire victims in Barangay 401, Sampaloc, Manila, Senator Cynthia A. Villar distributed blankets to them on Monday. The senator, through the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance, has led efforts to provide immediate relief to victims of emergencies. The fire victims happily thanked the senator.

By Jess Malabanan

PORAC, Pampanga—About P21 million worth of imported cigarette-making machines and huge volume of materials were destroyed by the Bureau of Customs at a non-hazardous waste disposal facility here on Monday.

The items were seized at a warehouse owned by Michel Jamora situated along Maysan Road corner A. Cantillon Street, Valenzuela City sometime on June this year following a forfeiture proceeding issued by a Manila court, BOC Port of Manila said in a statement.

The government had uncovered illicit manufacturing of cigarettes in different parts of Central Luzon and Metro Manila after it received complaints from Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco International that led to the seizure of counterfeit cigarettes, machines and other materials.

The illegal tobacco trade has shifted from smuggling cigarettes to producing locally counterfeit brands using undocumented cigarette-making machines acquired mostly from China.

FAKE CIGARETTES. Green Leaf 88 owner Robert Gaza inspects materials used to make fake cigarettes, which were marked for condemnation shortly before it was poured into giant shredding machines. Meanwhile, a bulldozer hammers the printing machines and other equipment seized from the underground printing house responsible for counterfeiting imported and branded cigarette labels. Jess Malabanan

QC residents told to call out virus violations

By Rio N. Araja TO prevent an increase in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte will tap citizens in reporting establishments that violate the minimum health standards.

Belmonte believes strict monitoring is a must with more people expected to go out on the streets.

She made the statement after Metro Manila mayors and members of the Inter-Agency Task Force against COVID-19 allowed persons aged 18 to 65 to go outside their homes between 4 a.m. to 12 midnight and shortened curfew hours beginning this week.

“We have to stay vigilant and intensify our monitoring, especially on the establishments being frequented by many people. The key to prevent a spike in cases is to ramp up our surveillance and enforcement efforts, and this is where we need the help of QCitizens because our frontliners can only do so much,” she said.

“That’s why we need help from all to report those not complying with the protocols to stop the spread of COVID-19,” Belmonte added.

She said the city government will open a link on its official website where residents can report violators.

“Our successful efforts would just be put into waste should COVID-19 cases go up,” she noted.

The city recently reported that 90 percent of its confirmed COVID-19 cases have recovered, while its reproduction number is now at 0.67, which is closer to the World health Organization ideal number of 0.50.

Apart from planning to open the economy, the city is also finalizing a more relaxed community quarantine guidelines, in accordance with the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases’ directives and regulations.

P’que cops nab big-time dealers THE Paranaque City police arrested three big-time drug dealers in the city and seized more than P1.2 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation late Monday night in Barangay San Dionisio.

The suspects were Narding Kasim alias Nad, 50; Haron Guiabel alias Ron, 48, and Alia Manampen, 50, all from Cotabato City and residents of Irasan Street, Barangay San Dionisio.

Paranaque City police station commander Col. Robin Sarmiento said the suspects are now detained at the police station’s custodial facility and will be charged with violation of the Republic

Act 9165 (Dangerous Drugs Act) before the city prosecutors office.

Sarmiento said his men from the Station Drug Enforcement Unit led by Police Maj. Anthony Lising conducted the entrapment around 10:30 p.m. following a surveillance operation on the illegal activities of the suspects.

Seized from the suspects were 12 plastic sachets containing 187 grams of shabu worth P1, 271, 600, and the marked money used in the buy-bust operation.

Sarmiento said the seized illegal substance were turned over to Southern Police District - Crime Laboratory Unit for chemical analysis. Joel E. Zurbano

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The eme emp scheme su e direc of all COVID-19 cases contribute.

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So today, the people must already grown to about 32,000 average daily tests Insofar as Martial law is concerned, it is Begun in 1999, the expansion meant a 4.2cases Lazaro, who the Government CorpoSection 13 of RA 10149 (GOCC lem of poverty. was P8.5 billion borrowed from Devela wo y ng s gn ministrations ha has own o abou 32 000 ave age da y es s mine 27,000 are “vigilante-style killings perpetrathistory—70 consecutive quarters of growth. police force was caught on social media uncertain, says IMF. nomic output was reduced by 9 percent.

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Dominguez Codd ng oand he po ce and hedecide—do m ary classified as “homicides under investigation.” human violations Critics say he killed sought to destr h s Augus ” ed by police officers themselves or by killers fold increase in the size of Philippine econoCa os Dom Duterte added 14 quarters of growth having a breakfast party with more this law Under and CEO of PhilHealth, he must offic Cases in at 6,871 For the whole of 2020, economic What has Duterte aPhilippines strong While President may have into proven itself “Without anyinmore norfor anyin-Duterte 00,000, the EU gshaving eaname e birthday on ex e nawithnance recovery 7President percent percent GDP clude your in shortlist appointes den and CEO oproducPh Hea hmade he mus They say the mentAdds slumped Q2 competent with outlays nts tomoney send it.member director shall be byaoyed the President Wh e president, he Pstrong esbe den may have gned o the andependence breakfast birthday party more Ui it’s urgent and lasting policy.

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August 10,communists 2020.

Since then, will by 8.3 percent, according to cent ment as aed member of Board strict of Trustees andprodrivers of pu from awent short-list prepared byfirst the Governance growth rate in 2021.

That is now overly optinc ud ng em ances be s appo n ed as membe o he Boa ta Banana, Iadmit foresee aa7,000 bleak future for the dustrial machinery and transport equipwers—control the aw Bayan han 2 he b ons a o o h s M poin than 50 guests (despite lockdown the vicious illegal drugs campaign, has also is that the lower quarantine restriction capacity.

Duterte has imposed the longest and communist The were tal event of time, place and personalities, from the military and the police, than any growth rate in 2021.

That is now overly optithe rate of infections and deaths could have edented achieve Authorities to deaths during mies, their to P11 billion because the partnership DURING Senate ofnational the dea om for heGovernment-owned m a y and he or-Conpo ce han any dent he athe e ohearing n ec ons and hs cou2020. d have econom esconhethe ment cannot legally appoint Gierran a 2020, memworsen the Board ofLocal Truste When chief of lower the capital’s of Trustees. of Philhealth, the GCG first needs to more deterproject are only stop-gap measures toproblem alleShe 52. rior and G hibiting gatherings of ten or more people in Commission Philippines without any assurance that peogiven him one of his major failures—massive they have steadily declined to 1,811 cases the International Monetary Fund.

That is the o T us ees Human Rights Watch has also noted the mistic.

Without a vaccine for general use, the the pervasive illegal drugs curse p o ec a e on y s op gap measu es o a e 62.1 percent and for private ny commodity or Boa hibiting gatherings of ten or people in lion in 2016), a dramatic reduction in poverty, has actually opened more sectors of the But in April more than 7.3 milmost strict lockdown in the world—for given him one of his major failures—massive already all over the country—in the parliahave fashioned and sustained a litany and otherBegun president him.ofbe More than 45 ident Without aAny vaccine for general use,are the been much worse.

The latest suggest that campaign. numbers above that nation and its pel ly, inCorporations expansion was heavily in favor the P5.795-billion budget of the Bases Convero1999, hebefore pthe es den omeant eMah ma 4.2Momistic. ethehan 45 get beenforce much wo sedata Theon asocial es da a sugges haskewed nk anyway. mass veviolations y money anyway police was caught media mine whether you are qualified to holdasof this ardo Año said tha included in the What is/are the legal requirements before uman rights trolled (GCG). viate the people’s needs. ple can employed when this pandemic one place at the same time), Duterte refused ber of the Board of Trustees much more as Mark my words there will be a surge human rights violations.

Critics say he killed Wha s a e he ega equ emen s be o e per day on Oct. 14 and have stabilized at deepest economic contraction year-on-year v a e he peop e s needs construction 46.8 percent lower,” says ting taxpayers inclu recession could rage well into 2021.

Fu vers on a www man andard ne one place at the same time), Duterte refused economy helped bring back econojobs.” people lost theirhis jobs—“largely in more six months now from March ment, media, academe, labor and even thekilled barrage of adverse publicity to efface Pres- lion human rights violations.

Critics say he biznewsasia@gmail com classified aswith “homicides under star-rank officers occupy cabinet civilpolitically motivated detention of most Human Rights Watch says many ofa the recession could rage well into investigation.”

2021. apackage little over all COVID-19 cases Imore could well fold increase inand the size of Philippine and middle-income status for Filipinos, package Heal laysian firm.

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And what dowar we clergy.

The Supreme Court recognized this to thecountry erring general. ident Marcos the tapestry of history.

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July 2016, he stumbled into the greatest and They make no sense.

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Duterte himself added 14 quarters growth be vindicated.

He was visionary, born ahead worsen the problem. is secure.

The ed by police officers themselves or by killers curse. less corrupt than past administrations.

Budg states average 31 deaths, UK 70, Spain 61, Duterte himself added 14 quarters of nesty given Senator (now retired) Antonio Authorities admit to 7 000 deaths during clude your name from a short-list prepared by the Governance r aggregate ta Banana, I foresee a bleak future for the The slump is also the worst in ASEAN. The ess co up han pas adm n s a ons the government. s a es ave age 31 dea hs UK 70 Spa n 61 om a sho s p epa ed by he Gove nance ons hampe agg ega e a Banana o esee a b eak u u e o he clud achievement. Economists say that whennomic nincompoop, rianegative Lourdes Sereno, the revocation of am-adCarlos Dominguez Secretary and Department of (www.manilastandard.net) ber of the Board Trustees, much more as of Philhealth the GCG first needs to deterperformance of the Philippines ever.

Mark my words, there will be a surge of linked to the authorities.”

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Paris mosque shut as clampdown vs radical Islam starts FRENCH authorities said Tuesday they would close a Paris mosque as part of a clampdown on radical Islam that has yielded over a dozen arrests following the beheading of a teacher who had shown his pupils a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.

The mosque in a densely-populated suburb northeast of Paris had disseminated a video on its Facebook page days before Friday’s gruesome murder, railing against teacher Samuel Paty’s choice of material for a class discussion on freedom of expression, said a source close to the investigation.

The interior ministry said the mosque in Pantin, which has some 1,500 worshippers, would be shut on Wednesday night for six months.

Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who vowed Monday there would be “not a minute’s respite for enemies of the Republic”, had asked regional authorities to carry out the mosque closure.

And on Monday, police launched a series of raids targeting Islamist networks.

Paty, 47, was attacked on his way home from the junior high school where he taught in Conflans-SainteHonorine, 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Paris.

A photo of the teacher and a message confessing to his murder was found on the mobile phone of his killer, 18-year-old Chechen Abdullakh Anzorov, who also posted images of the decapitated body on Twitter.

Online campaign The murder was preceded by a fierce online campaign against Paty and the school, led by the father of a schoolgirl who accused the teacher of disseminating “pornography” for showing a cartoon of the prophet naked.

The school said Paty had given Muslim pupils the choice to leave the classroom, but the lesson nevertheless caused an uproar.

The father who posted the video shared by the Pantin mosque is among 15 people arrested after the killing, along with a known Islamist radical and four members of Anzorov’s family.

Darmanin accused the father and the radical of having issued a “fatwa” against the teacher.

On Tuesday, the head of the Pantin mosque, M’hammed Henniche, said he had shared the video not to “validate” the complaint about the cartoon, but out of concern for Muslim children being singled out in class. AFP Republicofofthe thePhilippines Philippines Republic REGIONALTRIAL TRIALCOURT COURT REGIONAL NationalCapital CapitalJudicial JudicialRegion Region National Branch216, 216,Quezon QuezonCity City Branch

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UNITED Arab Emirates delegation left on the country’s first official visit to Israel on Tuesday, with a string of deals set to be signed after the two countries signed a deal to normalize ties last month.

With their economies hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the UAE and Israel are hoping for rapid dividends from their normalization deal -- which broke years of Arab consensus that there should be no relations with the Jewish state until it makes peace with the Palestinians.

According to an Israeli government statement, the two sides are expected to sign agreements on aviation, investment protection, visa exemptions, and science

and technology.

The two governments are also due to sign an agreement authorizing 28 commercial flights a week between the countries, an Israeli transport ministry official said.

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who attended a business dinner with Emirati and Israeli officials in Abu Dhabi on Monday, accompanied the delegation on the Etihad Airways flight.

“This morning, UAE prepares to send its first official delegation to Israel,” tweeted Hend Al Otaiba, director of strategic communications at the foreign ministry.

She added that the UAE delegation was headed by the minister of state for financial affairs, Obaid Al Tayer, and Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Mari.

The UAE and Israel signed a US-brokered deal to normalise ties at the White House on September 15, marking the first such deal with a Gulf state.

Bahrain followed suit in a ceremony on Sunday after a similar US-brokered agreement, joining the pact known as the Abraham Accords.

‘Promising opportunities’ “The Abraham Accords signed by the UAE and Israel built and improved upon the agreement by transforming the regional security environment as well as driving economic prosperity for all the nations involved,” Mnuchin said at Monday’s dinner.

He had earlier held talks with senior Emirati officials on the “promising opportunities for cooperation awaiting the two countries”, the official WAM news agency reported.

The Israeli parliament ratified the UAE deal last week.

The Emirati and Bahraini governments ratified their agreements with Israel on Monday, state media reported. AFP

IN BRIEF ISS crew resolves technical issues THE International Space Station is now working normally with no danger to its occupants after the crew managed to resolve a series of technical issues overnight, Russia’s space agency said Tuesday.

The crew aboard the ISS had reported issues with the oxygen production system, a toilet and the oven for preparing food.

“The problems that occurred on board the ISS during the night of 19-20 October have been fully resolved by the crew,” Russia’s space agency Roscosmos said in a statement.

“All the systems of the station are working well and there is no danger to the crew or the ISS.” The crew had reported overnight that the toilet on the Russian segment of the ISS was out of order, that the water systems used to supply oxygen to the crew were empty and that there were problems with heating food.

The issues arose as half of the six person crew—NASA’s Chris Cassidy and cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner—are preparing to leave for an arrival back on Earth early Thursday. AFP

ELECTION FRENZY. A supporter takes a selfie as US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Prescott Regional Airport

in Prescott, Arizona. AFP

Trump continues marathon rally to Pennsylvania WITH exactly two weeks until the election, President Donald Trump was continuing his campaign rally marathon Tuesday with a trip to swing state Pennsylvania, the day after early voting began in another key state, Florida.

Trump and his wife Melania will head to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he will host another of his massive rallies. US media reported that the First Lady will be by her husband’s side at the rally, her first such appearance in more than a year.

Record numbers of Americans have already cast ballots in person or by mail -- 30 million, according to one tracker -ahead of the November 3 election, as Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden race from one swing state to another to marshal support.

Nationwide, Biden leads Trump by 8.9 percentage points, according to a RealClearPolitics average of polls, and the Democrat has more modest leads in several battleground states.

With Biden dispatching his running mate Kamala Harris

to Florida to rally voters there, Trump was on a western swing Monday in battleground Arizona, where he won in 2016 but now narrowly trails his rival in statewide polling.

In Tucson, Trump pledged to build the coronavirus-ravaged economy back to pre-pandemic levels, calling the election “a choice between a Trump super-recovery... or a Biden depression.”

Americans are “pandemic-ed out,” he boomed to masses of supporters, many without masks and not practicing social distancing, gathered at the outdoor rally.

The election is rapidly boiling down to whether voters see Trump as best placed to revive the battered economy, or they believe the president has exacerbated the pandemic and want Biden to fulfill his pledge to unify a divided country.

The battle has played out in eight or nine swing states for months, but perhaps nowhere more intensely than Florida, the largest up-for-grabs prize of them all, delivering 29 of the state-by-state Electoral College votes that decide who wins the presidency. AFP

Bottle-fed babies ingest microplastics BOTTLE-FED babies may ingest more than a million pieces of microplastics each day, new research showed Monday highlighting the abundance of plastics in our food products.

There is growing evidence that humans consume huge numbers of the tiny particles, formed when larger pieces of plastic break down, but very little is known about the knockon health consequences.

Researchers in Ireland looked at the rate of microplastic release in 10 types of baby bottles or accessories made from polypropylene, the most commonly used plastic for food containers.

They followed official guidelines from the World Health Organization on sterilisation and formula preparation conditions.

Over a 21-day test period, the team found that the bottles released between 1.3 and 16.2 million plastic microparticles per liter.

They then used this data to model the potential global infant exposure to microplastics from bottle-feeding, based on national average rates of breast-feeding.

They estimated that the average bottle-fed baby could be ingesting 1.6 million plastic microparticles every day during the first 12 months of their lives. AFP

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Kyrgyzstan government detains ex-president allies KYRGYZSTAN authorities Tuesday detained on corruption charges a powerbroker closely allied to former president Sooronbay Jeenbekov, the national security committee said, as a new acting leader seeks to consolidate power with an anti-graft drive.

Ex-deputy customs chief Rayimbek Matraimov was regarded as a key financial backer for political parties and presidents, including Jeenbekov.

Jeenbekov stepped down last week in the wake of protests that followed a disputed parliamentary election on October 4, leaving power in the hands of Sadyr Japarov as prime minister and acting president.

The national security committee said that Matraimov and other officials were part of “a corruption scheme established to extract shadow income during customs administration”.

The scheme had begun in 2016, when Matraimov was still in his post and had

resulted in “especially large scale damage” to the state budget, it said in a statement.

Japarov had pledged to bring Matraimov to justice over claims first aired in a media report that he was at the centre of a scheme that funnelled $700 million out of the impoverished republic.

Matraimov was seen as the main backer of the Mekenim Kyrgyzstan party that dominated the parliamentary vote along with a party called Birimdik that included Jeenbekov’s brother among its ranks.

Japarov, 51, who claimed power less than two weeks after he was sprung from jail by supporters, styled himself as a reformist in a speech on Friday one day after Jeenbekov’s resignation.

The populist politician said that the fight against corruption would “cease to be a tool for eliminating political opponents”, pledging that organized crime “will stop dictating its terms”. AFP CYANMAGENTA MAGENTAYELLOW YELLOWBLACK BLACK CYAN

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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index surged 93.45 points, or 1.6 percent, to 6,112.71 on a value turnover of P8.2 billion. Gainers beat losers, 112 to 98, with 46 issues unchanged.

Jollibee Foods Corp., the largest fast-food chain, jumped 9.3 percent to P169, while GT Capital Holdings Inc. of the Ty Group advanced 6.1 percent to P434.

Major property developer Ayala Land Inc. climbed 5 percent to P31.35, while Bank of the Philippine Islands, the

third-biggest lender in terms of assets, rose 3.1 percent to P69.

The rest of Asian and European markets were mixed Tuesday but fading hopes for a pre-election US stimulus and concerns about a fresh surge in virus infections in key economies weighed on sentiment.

With a deadline set for later in the day

by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, analysts said US lawmakers’ weeks of haggling over a much-needed rescue package for the world’s largest economy appear unlikely to bear fruit until after the November 3 vote.

Pelosi’s spokesman said she held talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday and would do so again Tuesday, adding they “continued to narrow their differences.”

But there is a growing consensus that even if they do find an agreement— with Donald Trump saying he is happy to even go past Pelosi’s $2.2 trillion proposal—Senate Republicans would

still not be prepared to back a massive spending bill.

“While the two sides seemed to be getting closer to an agreement over the weekend, investors remain nervous that if a new package won’t be accepted before the elections, the consumer economy could be in for a rough holiday season,” said Gorilla Trades strategist Ken Berman.

Edward Moya of OANDA added: “All signs point to no deal until January.”

“It seems politicians are determined to show that they are trying to get the next additional stimulus package done, but no one should count on action this year.”

All three main indexes on Wall Street ended more than one percent down.

And while Asia fared better, traders remain cautious. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore, Jakarta and Bangkok all fell, though there were gains in Shanghai, Mumbai, Seoul and Wellington. With AFP

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More reStrIctIonS. Pedestrians wearing face masks or coverings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, look a masks for sale in Dublin on October 19, 2020, amid reports that further lockdown restrictions could be imposed to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. Ireland will crank up coronavirus restrictions, prime minister Micheal Martin said last week, announcing a raft of new curbs along the border with the British province of Northern Ireland. AFP

Korea’s Hynix buying Intel’s flash memory chip business SEOUL, South Korea—The world’s second-largest chipmaker, South Korea’s SK Hynix, announced a record $9-billion deal Tuesday to buy Intel’s flash memory chip operation as it seeks to bolster its position against rival behemoth Samsung Electronics.

SK Hynix is already the world number two maker of DRAM chips, used in computers and servers, but has lagged in the market for flash memory NAND chips in everyday devices such as smartphones and USB storage drives, as well as industrial and medical equipment.

In a regulatory filing, SK Hynix said it will acquire Intel’s “entire NAND business division excluding the Optane division” for 10.3 trillion won, with Intel’s factory in Dalian, China, included in the deal.

It is the largest-ever acquisition by a South Korean company, ahead of Samsung Electronics’ $8-billion purchase of US audio and car parts maker Harman International in 2016.

SK Hynix CEO Seok-Hee Lee said in a statement it would give his firm a NAND flash market position “comparable with what we achieved in DRAM.” Analysts said it would also boost its ability to compete with Samsung Electronics, the market leader in both the NAND and DRAM sectors.

The pair are engaged in ferocious competition around the world, supplying chips to customers from American giants such as Apple and Dell to Chinese companies, and demand has boosted their profits in recent years.

SK Hynix ranked fourth by global NAND sales in the second quarter this year, according to market researcher Trendforce. Intel was sixth.

Their combination will see SK Hynix leapfrog Japan’s Kioxia—formerly Toshiba—and Western Digital of the United States into second place with a NAND market share of more than 23 percent. AFP

UK: EU should China’s super rich got $1.5t richer amid pandemic lockdowns—report go further to end Brexit stalemate LONDON, United Kingdom—Britain on Monday welcomed signals that the European Union was ready to intensify stalled post-Brexit trade talks, but said its commitments did not yet go far enough to restart face-to-face negotiations.

Britain’s chief negotiator David Frost said he held a “constructive discussion” with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier, with the bloc confirming it is willing to hold ramped-up talks this week “based on legal texts.”

“But the EU still needs to make a fundamental change in approach to the talks and make clear it has done so,” Frost added on Twitter, noting the two sides “will stay in close touch.”

A spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson echoed the sentiment, noting: “The UK continues to believe there is no basis to resume talks unless there is a fundamental change of approach from the EU.” Britain, which left the EU in January but remains bound by most of the bloc’s rules until a transition period ends on December 31, has accused Brussels of stalling negotiations on a future trade deal.

Following an EU summit last week at which European leaders said London needed to make the further compromises, Johnson revoked an invitation for Barnier to come to London this week and said the country was readying for a so-called no-deal Brexit on January 1.

The prime minister accuses Brussels of refusing to recognize Britain’s new-found sovereignty from next year in areas such as fishing and state aid, and needs to shift its stances for a deal.

Those are two of the biggest stumbling blocks holding up an overarching trade agreement once the UK goes its own way after 45 years of European integration.

In the absence of a deal, Britain and the EU would trade on a barebones arrangement governed by World Trade Organization (WTO) tariffs and quotas, which would be disruptive at best and ruinous at worst for many businesses. AFP

BEIJING, China—China’s super wealthy have earned a record $1.5 trillion in 2020, more than the past five years combined, as e-commerce and gaming boomed during pandemic lockdowns, an annual rich list said Tuesday.

An extra 257 people also joined the billionaires club in the world’s numbertwo economy by August, following two years of shrinking membership, according to the closely watched Hurun Report.

The country now has a total of 878 billionaires. The US had 626 people in the top bracket at the start of the year, according to Hurun in its February global list.

The report found that there were around 2,000 individuals with a net

worth of more than 2 billion yuan ($300 million) in August, giving them a combined net worth of $4 trillion.

Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce titan Alibaba, once again topped the list after his wealth surged a whopping 45 percent to $58.8 billion as online shopping firms saw a surge in business owing to people being shut indoors for months during strict lockdowns to contain the virus.

He was followed by Pony Ma ($57.4 billion), boss of gaming giant and WeChat owner Tencent who made an extra 50 percent despite concerns about his firm’s US outlook after it was threatened with bans there over national security fears.

First-time list member Zhong Shanshan, 66, best-known for his bottled

water brand Nongfu, parachuted into third spot with $53.7 billion after a Hong Kong IPO in September, the report found.

“The world has never seen this much wealth created in just one year,” Hurun Report chief researcher Rupert Hoogewerf said in a statement.

This year’s list shows China was “moving away from traditional sectors like manufacturing and real estate, towards the new economy,” he added.

Wang Xing, founder of food delivery app Meituan, quadrupled his wealth and jumped 52 places to 13th in the list with $25 billion, while Richard Liu, the founder of online shopping platform JD.com doubled his money pile to $23.5 billion.

Healthcare entrepreneurs also moved

up the list on the back of the pandemic, with Jiang Rensheng, founder of vaccine-maker Zhifei, tripling his value to $19.9 billion.

China shut down major cities around the country in late January and February to contain the virus that first emerged in Wuhan, causing an unprecedented economic contraction in the first quarter.

With infections appearing to be under control, the country is on track to become the only major economy to expand this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

On Monday data showed the economy expanded 4.9 percent in the third quarter but away from the glittering figures many ordinary workers and fresh graduates are struggling to find jobs. AFP

Virus, what virus? India getting back to work

By Ammu Kannampilly /with Satyajit Shaw In Kolkata SINNAR, India—India is on course to top the world in coronavirus cases, but from Maharashtra’s whirring factories to Kolkata’s thronging markets, people are back at work—and eager to forget the pandemic for festival season.

After a strict lockdown in March that left millions on the brink of starvation, the government and people of the world’s second-most populous country decided life must go on.

Sonali Dange, for instance, has two young daughters and an elderly motherin-law to look after. She was hospitalized this year in excruciating pain after catching the coronavirus.

But after the lockdown exhausted the family’s savings, the 29-year-old had to return to work at a factory where she earns 25,000 rupees ($340) a month.

“Now that I have recovered, I am no longer so scared of the disease,” she told AFP amid the din of machinery at the Nobel Hygiene plant east of Mumbai.

Worst since 1947 The pandemic’s confirmed fatality rate has been heaviest in richer nations with older populations—the US death toll is double that of India despite having only a quarter of the population.

Poor countries have suffered far worse economic pain, with the World Bank predicting 150 million people could fall into extreme poverty worldwide.

Many children in the developing

In this picture taken on October 19, 2020, people gather in a market to shop ahead of the Hindu festival ‘Durga Puja’ in Kolkata. India will likely soon have the world’s most COVID-199 coronavirus cases, but from Maharashtra’s whirring factories to Kolkata’s thronging markets people are back at work—and eager to forget the epidemic for festival season.AFP

world are now working to help their parents make ends meet, activists say, while thousands of young girls have been forced into marriage.

In Varanasi in northern India, 12-year-old Sanchit no longer attends school and instead collects cloth discarded from bodies before cremation on the city’s ghats.

“On a good day, I earn around 50 rupees (70 US cents),” the boy told AFP.

The IMF projects India’s GDP will contract by 10.3 percent this year, the biggest slump of any major emerging nation and its worst since independence in 1947.

Lockdown catastrophe When India went into lockdown, it was a human catastrophe, leaving millions in the informal economy jobless, penniless and destitute almost overnight.

No one wants to go back to that, said

Gargi Mukherjee, 42, as she shopped in the New Market area of Kolkata, thronging with festival-season customers, many without face masks.

“For survival, people have to come out and do their jobs. If you don’t earn, you cannot feed your family,” she told AFP. Experts caution that the OctoberNovember season—when Hindus celebrate major festivals such as Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali—may trigger a sharp increase in infections, as consumers crowd markets to snap up big-ticket items on discount.

“Of course corona is to be feared.

But what can I do? I can’t miss the moments of Durga Puja,” said housewife Tiyas Bhattacharya Das, 25.

“Durga Puja comes once in the year, so I cannot miss the enjoyment of the shopping.”

Hunger or virus Sunil Kumar Sinha, principal economist at the Mumbai-based India Ratings and Research agency, said Indians faced a stark choice.

“People have to choose whether to die of hunger or risk getting a virus that may or may not kill you,” he told AFP. Indeed India’s relatively low mortality rate—about 1.5 percent of its more than seven million cases—has surprised many who warned coronavirus would lay waste to its crowded cities, beset by poor sanitation and crumbling public hospitals. AFP

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PSE INDEX CLOSING Tuesday, October 20, 2020 93.45 PTS.

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2,240,485,712

TOTAL TRADES TOTAL VALUE

181,357 8,225,729,102.21

ADVANCES

6,112.71

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US Dollar

Peso

United States

Dollar

1.000000

48.5780

Japan

Yen

0.009486

0.4608

UK

Pound

1.294700

62.8939

Hong Kong

Dollar

0.129039

6.2685

Switzerland

Franc

1.098780

53.3765

Canada

Dollar

0.758380

36.8406

Singapore

Dollar

0.736431

35.7743

Australia

Dollar

0.706300

34.3106

Bahrain

Dinar

2.652450

128.8507

Saudi Arabia

Rial

0.266603

12.9510

Brunei

Dollar

0.733730

35.6431

Indonesia

Rupiah

0.000068

0.0033

Thailand

Baht

0.032072

1.5580

UAE

Dirham

0.272272

13.2264

Euro

Euro

1.176900

57.1714

Korea

Won

0.000877

0.0426

China

Yuan

0.149671

7.2707

India

Rupee

0.013633

0.6623

Malaysia

Ringgit

0.241663

11.7395

New Zealand

Dollar

0.660300

32.0761

Taiwan

Dollar

0.034809

1.6910 Source: BSP

Jollibee allots P1.3b to raise Tim Ho Wan stake to 85%

By Jenniffer B. Austria

RESTAURANT chain operator Jollibee Foods Corp. said Tuesday it will increase its stake in a private equity fund that owns Tim Ho Wan brand to 85 percent from 60 percent for S$36.3 million, or around P1.3 billion.

Jollibee said in a disclosure to the stock exchange Tuesday whollyowned subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. would acquire Aragon Investments SPC’s 25-percent stake in Titan Dining LP, the holding entity of Tim Ho Wan. Jollibee said it would pay Aragon through JWPL in cash. The transaction will be completed by the end of the month.

The fast-food giant first invested in Titan when it acquired 45 percent in the fund for SG$100 million in May 2018.

The fund size of Titan increased from SG$100 million to SG$200 million. This hiked Jollibee’s capital commitment to Titan to SG$120 million equivalent to 60 percent of the fund.

Under the agreement, Jollibee would have the opportunity to acquire a substantial ownership in Tim Ho Wan’s master franchise in the Asia Pacific region when the term of the fund ends in seven years through a purchase mechanism that is provided for in the agreement with Titan.

Jollibee also signed a joint venture agreement with the Tim Ho Wan Group to open and operate Tim Ho Wan restaurants in China.

Jollibee opened in September the first Tim Ho Wan restaurant in Shanghai, marking the Michelin starred restaurant’s entry into the world’s second largest consumer economy.

Aside from Shanghai Jollibee, it will also open Tim Ho Wan stores in Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Over the next five years, it plans to open 100 Tim Ho Wan stores in China.

Jollibee has five brands serving Chinese cuisine: Chowking, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Panda Express and Tim Ho Wan.

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PCC clears Pampanga venture of Rockwell THE Philippine Competition Commission said Tuesday it approved the joint venture of Rockwell Land Corp. TGN Realty Corp., NepWell Property Management Inc. and siblings Hilda Aurora Valdes, Patrick Adrian Valdes and Theresa Gracia Valdes.

The transaction involves the development of a 36,489-sqm mixed-use property in Angeles City, Pampanga, with residential, commercial and retail components through a joint venture company.

Under the agreement, Rockwell and TGN will infuse the capital for the undertaking, while TGN and the Valdes siblings will contribute the land for the project.

Rockwell, TGN Realty and the Valdes siblings will invest in the project through the purchase and subscription of shares in the joint venture.

The PCC said the Mergers and Acquisitions Office found that the transaction would not result in substantial lessening of competition in real estate market in Pampanga or nationwide.

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PayMaya increases merchant partners

HIGHER LRT-1 CAPACITY. Light Rail Manila Corp., the private operator and maintenance provider of LRT-1, assures the safety of passengers as it increases capacity of trains in support of economic recovery. Following the Department of Transportation’s directive to gradually increase the maximum passenger capacity of trains, LRMC will adjust passenger loading capacity to 30 percent gradually up to 50 percent later on. Passenger control will be implemented using the PLPP (passenger limit per platform) strategy, where a defined number of passengers are allowed to board per station.

PNOC Exploration readies drilling in offshore Palawan

By Alena Mae S. Flores

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TATE-OWNED PNOC Exploration Corp. plans to start drilling in Service Contract 57 (Calamian) in northwest Palawan by the fourth quarter of 2021.

“On plan of PNOC-EC, our plan is to continue the 3D seismic study on SC 59 as well as farming out of SC 57, but we also plan to proceed in other areas were we have interest. And that’s SC 75 and SC 58. But right now, the thing we are interested in moving forward is SC 57 and SC 59,” PNOC-EC president Rozzano Briguez said during a Senate budget hearing.

Briguez said SC 57, located northwest of the Malampaya gas platform, had a strong potential for gas production that could secure the country’s energy requirements.

“I believe that it [SC 57] has more promise than SC 59, but only because we don’t have much data yet on SC 59.

We also believe it has promise,” he said “Our initial study is it’s approximately two-thirds of Malampaya, or about 1.8 trillion cubic of gas. Malampaya has 2.9 to 3.2 trillion cubic feet [of natural gas],” Briguez said.

He said PNOC-EC was planning to farm out part of its stake in SC 57, which was awarded by the Department of Energy on Sept. 15, 2005. It is located 50 kilometers northwest of the northwesternmost tip of Busuanga Island.

China National Offshore Oil Company International Ltd. signed a farmed-in agreement for SC 57 on April 3, 2006, acquiring 51-percent participating interest and operatorship, while Mitra Energy/Jadesone Energy secured a farmed-in deal on March 3, 2006 with 21 percent.

President Rodrigo Duterte issued Executive Order 80 last year which repealed former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s EO 556 requiring the company to conduct a bidding on oil and gas

exploration ventures. PNOC EC is now back in control of SC 57.

Under EO 80, President Duterte allowed PNOC-EC to enter into farm-in/ farm-out agreements.

“We will be farming out for SC 57.

We own 28 percent but with new EO, we will be farming out 70 percent,” Briguez said.

“We are about to farm it out. The terms of reference are currently being validated by the DOE and then once that it is approved, we will farm it out and proceed and with the additional studies and the drilling for SC 57,” Briguez said.

“We are looking at our timeline. If we start drilling by 2021, hopefully in five years, we will go into production and that is 2026 or early 2027,” he said.

SC 57 was placed under force majeure amid the territorial dispute with China, but it can now resume operations following the government’s decision to lift the moratorium on oil and gas exploration projects in the West Philippine Sea.

Economic officials see deeper contraction of 6%

By Julito G. Rada ECONOMIC managers revised the gross domestic product forecast this year to a deeper contraction of 6 percent from the previous estimate of a 5.5-percent decline, taking into account the lockdown imposed in August to contain the spread of the pandemic, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Tuesday.

Dominguez said in an online forum the economy would likely shrink by 6 percent in 2020 because of “the lockdown in August” that compelled economic managers to downgrade the projection.

The economy contracted by 9 percent in the first half, following the 0.7-percent decline in the first quarter and the deeper 16.5-percent drop in

the second quarter. Dominguez said the Duterte administration was bent on rebuilding a better economy in 2021, with the expectation the COVID-19 pandemic would dissipate by that time.

He said the recovery would be supported by the enactment of Bayanihan 2 law and other economic reform measures, high infrastructure spending under the “Build, Build, Build” program and the 2021 national budget.

“Next year, we expect the Philippine economy to post a strong rebound. The challenges are large, but we are determined to build back a better economy that the Filipino people deserve,” Dominguez said in a presentation.

He said the Duterte administration was doing all it could to balance its efforts in reviving consumer confi-

dence and reopening the economy.

The government is implementing health interventions to flatten the curve, preserve and create jobs and steer the economy to a quick and strong recovery, he said.

“The Duterte administration’s aim is to pursue a safe new normal while we strive for a better normal. We cannot completely lock ourselves up to avoid COVID-19 at the expense of other vital dimensions of our lives. We should take less costly but effective measures,” Dominguez said.

The calibrated easing of mobility restrictions led to improved numbers in terms of the unemployment rate, which dropped to 10 percent in July from 17.7 percent in April, when strict lockdowns were still in place to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.

Consumers threaten FDA with graft charges

DISKWENTO CARAVAN. The Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Group held a three-day ‘Diskwento Caravan’ from Oct. 14 to 16 at the DTI Head Office Parking Lot in Makati City as part of its celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month this year. Dubbed as ‘Diskwento Caravan: Observing Social Discounting @ DTI, the event aims to provide goods to the public at discounted prices especially during the pandemic, and raise consumer awareness on products under the basic necessities and prime commodities categories and on pthose covered by the mandatory certification.

THE Food and Drugs Administration continued to face backlash from stakeholders who threatened to file graft charges before the Ombudsman following the regulatory agency’s alleged admission of receiving funds from foreign vested interest groups.

The FDA conducted virtual public consultations on the general guidelines for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products on Oct. 6 and 8, 2020, where a ranking FDA official claimed the agency received grants from The Union and Bloomberg Initiative after questioning from Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing, who noted the potential conflict of interest.

The public consultation described by some stakeholders as “moro-moro” was suspended upon the request of Deputy House Speaker Deogracias Victor Savellano, who moved to conduct

a full-blown House of Representatives investigation on the FDA. Nicotine Consumers Union of the Philippines president Anton Israel said “if the FDA ignores the views of legitimate and impacted stakeholders and proceeds with the adoption of an administrative order lifted from the playbook of their anti-tobacco patrons, we would be constrained to file an anti-graft case with the Ombudsman.”

Philippine representative to the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates Clarisse Virgino said they were “shocked and aghast by the admission of the FDA that they received money from the Union and Bloomberg Initiative. These groups are known advocates of prohibition for all forms of tobacco products including better alternatives to cigarettes like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.”

PAYMAYA Philippines Inc. said Tuesday its merchant partners increased significantly in September amid the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak.

Paymaya said unique merchants in September climbed by more than 1,400 percent year-on-year, signifying an exponential increase in preference of merchants to deploy cashless payment technologies such as PayMaya QR, PayMaya One terminals and PayMaya Checkout online payment gateway for card and e-wallet payments in their different channels.

“Cashless and contactless payment and money transfer technologies are now part of the world’s arsenal against the virus. These touchfree digital solutions are saving lives, making commerce flow and bringing the economy get back to health,” said Orlando Vea, founder and chief executive of PayMaya.

“PayMaya is fully committed to providing every Filipino with a financial account they can safely and efficiently use to pay or receive money, especially during this critical time,” he said. Darwin G. Amojelar

20 Subic firms lauded for duty contributions TWENTY companies doing business at the Port of Subic were recognized by the Bureau of Customs as top major revenue contributors to the collection campaign in September.

The local revenue unit of the BOC attributed the high collection performance to the patronage of Port of Subic users.

BOC Subic posted P2.772 billion in revenue in September, exceeding its adjusted target for the period of P1.772 billion and registering a surplus of P999.753 million. The agency’s collection record reached P3.107 billion in the same month last year without the coronavirus pandemic.

Subic Port under the leadership of district collector Maritess Martin raised P20.559 billion in the first nine months of 2020. She is assisted by Maita Acevedo, deputy collector for assessment and lawyer Ferdinand Leynes, deputy collector for operations.

Majority of the big Subic importers are engaged in the importation of petroleum products and rice. Marubeni Philippines Corp., a Japanese trading firm was the biggest contributor with P592.470 million. It was followed by Insular Oil Corp., with P365.105 million; PTT Philippines Corp., P342.073 million; High Glory Subic International Logistics, P138.196 million; Warbucks Industries Corp., P115.214 million; and Goldenshare Commerce & Trading Inc., P111.666 million.

Thailand bank acquires 50% of SB Finance THAILAND’S Bank of Ayudhya, or Krungsri, acquired a 50-percent stake in SB Finance Co. Inc., the consumer finance unit of Security Bank Corp.

Security Bank said in a statement Tuesday the strategic partnership obtained all the necessary regulatory approvals in the Philippines and Thailand.

The partnership will make a customer-centric digital lending experience available to all Filipinos and small business owners and will strengthen the relationship between the two institutions which have MUFG Bank, Ltd. as a common shareholder.

Security Bank president and chief executive Sanjiv Vohra said the closing of the transaction came at a very opportune time.

“This strategic partnership with Bank of Ayudhya will help rebuild consumer confidence and enhance financial inclusion at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are confident that by leveraging on Krungsri’s strength in the ASEAN retail finance market and in consumer risk management, we can contribute meaningfully to the economic recovery of the Philippines,” Vohra said.

MUFG Bank in 2016 bought a 20-percent stake in Security Bank that allowed the local bank to access MUFG’s global expertise and grow its business beyond local borders.

SB Finance is expected to grow its loan portfolio and loan products suite as the collaboration builds on the strengths of Security Bank in the country’s unsecured personal loan segment. The partnership is set to offer various loan products that cater to personal and small business needs of the Filipino market, while building on Krungsri’s expertise as the number one consumer finance provider in Thailand.

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Dodgers hope 3rd time is the charm Magnolia Hotshots guard Chris Banchero (22) tries to dribble past Meralco Bolts counterpart Chris Newsome (11) during the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup game in Pampanga. PBA

Kalaro to cater to 43m Esports PH enthusiasts DEVELOPING a platform at the grassroots level has gotten better.

This is what the virtual community Kalaro promises to be.

Founder and CEO Jun Lasco said this during its virtual launch last Oct. 12.

The first fully-integrated and end-to-end gaming and social networking web-app, which recently went live, will help gamers find their support group, sponsors and fans.

“This is really for them. The big players, the big names in the industry, they have their sponsors, they have their followers, they have their fans, they know how to compete internationally. But, the majority and that’s 95%, there’s no visibility and no opportunity for them to be discovered, and go up to the next level,” said Lasco.

Lasco is the Kalaro software architect and Founder of The-AsiaGroup. com Inc./ Pnex Int’l Corporation.

Kalaro is made by an original team of 4 Filipino tech experts and business leaders with more than 85 years of combined experience.

And the platform has tournament management and corporate brand sponsorship features to cater to more than 43 million Esports enthusiasts and companies in the Philippines.

“That’s our advocacy, we want to enable and build capability in the country,” added Lasco, who believes that Kalaro can address the needs of the e-gamers in the provinces.

Kalaro will serve as a virtual community for Esports players, coaches, teams, influencers, team owners, leagues, and Esports fans.

With Kalaro, members can meet other gamers, discuss the latest trends in gaming, get updates about the upcoming events/ tournaments, watch their favorite “shoutcasters” in live streams, and interact with them in real-time.

“The problem in the Philippines is that there are more than 7,000 islands, and they (gamers) are scattered,” added Lasco.

Lasco explains that this is where Kalaro comes in as it aims to hone the skills of Filipino Esports athletes.

And this will help prepare gamers to compete in local and international arenas. Peter Atencio

Newsome helps Bolts clip Hotshots, 109-104

By Reuel Vidal

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HE Meralco Bolts leaned on clutch shooting by Chris Newsome to carve out a 109-104 overtime victory over the Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok, yesterday, Tuesday, October 29, 2020 at the Angeles University Foundation Sports Arena & Cultural Center Powered by Smart 5G.

Meralco won a battle of attrition. The Bolts dictated the pace of the match and sucked Magnolia into a slow, grind-itout, half-court type of a game. The Bolts forced the Hotshots to miss at crunch time to carve out the win.

The two teams traded baskets in a seesaw battle for the lead in overtime.

Newsome drained a triple followed by two free throws by Cliff Hodge as Meralco hiked its advantage to four points, 104-100 with a minute left to play in extra time.

Jackson Corpuz cut the gap to two, 104-102, but Newsome himself extended that lead back to three, 105-102, on a charity split. Marc Barroca then kissed the ball off the glass to cut the Meralco lead to just a point, 105-104, with 48 seconds in overtime.

Newsome, with Marc Barroca right in his face, elevated to convert a jumper to push Meralco to a three-point, 107-104,

lead with nine seconds left to play. Raymond Almazan finalized the count on free throws.

Newsome finished with 23 points and 7 rebounds to win Player of the Game honors.

The Bolts (2 wins, 2 losses) thus bounced back from a 91-105 shellacking they endured against Barangay Ginebra last Sunday Oct. 18.

Leading the standings are unbeaten teams TNT Tropang Giga (4-0), Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (3-0) and Ginebra (3-0).

The other teams include the Blackwater Elite (2-1), the Super LPG (2-1), the San Miguel Beermen (2-2), the Alaska Aces (1-2), the Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok (1-3), the Terrafirma Dyip (0-3), the NorthPort Batang Pier (0-3) and the NLEX Road Warriors (0-3).

Trevis Jackson, displaying composure earned from given playing time by coach Norman Black, drilled a wide

open jumper to cut the Meralco advantage, 78-90 with a little over a minute to play in the game.

Jackson then did it the hard way the second time, creating space from Jio Jalalon with some fancy then drilling the three-pointer to push Meralco ahead, 9190, with a minute to go in the game.

Newsome leaned on his length and athleticism to block a Paul Lee attempt at the other end. Newsome then converted two free throws at the other end to hike the Meralco advantage to three, 93-90, with 21 seconds to go in the game.

Marc Barroca cut the gap to a point, 9392, on free throws with 16 seconds left.

Jackson pushed the Bolts ahead by two points, 94-92, with a charity split.

Paul Lee tied the count with his own free throws, 94-all with 13 seconds left to play.

Newsome missed the jumper at the buzzer which sent the game into overtime.

The Hotshots led at the start. Jio Jalalon converted a floating jump shot to push his team to a 25-19 advantage after the first quarter.

The Bolts managed to grab the initiative briefly in the second. Raymond Almazan made two-of-two free throws to push Meralco to a two-point, 46-44, advantage. Jackson Corpuz made a layup with 2 seconds left to tie the count, 46-all at halftime.

ARLINGTON—The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet another shot at Major League Baseball’s biggest prize as they ride a wave of momentum into their 2020 World Series clash with the Tampa Bay Rays starting Tuesday.

A Dodgers team that came up short in baseball’s championship showcase in 2017 and 2018 looked as if they wouldn’t even make it to the World Series when they fell 3-1 behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series.

But Los Angeles roared back, capping a three-game winning streak with a 4-3 game-seven triumph on Sunday aided by home runs from Enrique Hernandez and Cody Bellinger.

“Obviously the comeback we were able to do, we do feel good about our momentum and our ability to win games at any point,” said Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who will start game one on Tuesday against opposite number Tyler Glasnow.

The Dodgers endured heartbreak in recent years as they sought the club’s seventh World Series title—but first since 1988.

They lost a decisive seventh game to the Houston Astros in 2017—the Astros triumph later tainted by revelations of electronically aided signstealing that season.

In 2018 it was the Boston Red Sox who denied the Dodgers.

This time the Dodgers, one of the richest teams in Major League Baseball, will be up against a low-budget but highly talented Rays team that built the best record in the American League in the coronavirus pandemic shortened season.

The Rays had the third-lowest Opening Day payroll in the major leagues according to Spotrac at $28.2 million.

In the playoffs they knocked off the Toronto Blue Jays ($54.4 million), New York Yankees ($109.4 million) and Houston Astros ($82.5 million).

In the Dodgers they’ll face the team with the second-highest payroll at $107.9 million.

Tampa Bay’s victory over the Astros in the American League Championship Series was a gut-wrenching affair.

The Rays took a series lead before the Astros won three straight to force game seven, the Rays finally coming out on top to reach the World Series for the second time in their 22-year history.

Ravena likens Pogoy to Wolverine

By Peter Atencio RR POGOY isn’t called “The Wolverine” for nothing.

He was not supposed to play that evening, but Pogoy still suited up, brandishing the characteristics of a wolverine known for its enhanced physical capabilities and powerful regenerative ability.

Pogoy’s desire to help his team win compelled TNT Tropang Giga coach Bong Ravena to bring him on the floor and it worked as he helped carry his squad to victory no. 4.

His heroics allowed the Tropang Giga to stay on top of the standings in the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup inside the bubble at the Angeles University Foundation Sports Arena in Angeles City, Pampanga Monday evening.

A sprained ankle was supposed to keep Pogoy in the sidelines.

But his big plays helped key in the Tropang Giga’s to

a 110-91 stopping of the Phoenix Super LPG. And this earned the praise of Tropang Giga coach Bong Ravena.

“For us coaches, RR is “The Wolverine.” He was supposed to rest. But he really wanted to play. And this is really an important game,” said Ravena.

The Tropang Giga struggled as Phoenix got off to a strong start, and were behind by as much as 14 in the first half.

Pogoy went on to dish out 30 points, including five three-pointers during his time on the floor.

Ravena said they finally got their acts together, and managed to slow down Phoenix with their defense.

“It was our defense that pulled us through,” added Ravena.

Pogoy’s presence inspired his teammates to pitch in, with Poy Erram coming up with 7-of-12 for 18 points, and Simon Enciso making 13, and Bobby Ray RR Pogoy, the PBA’s Wolverine Parks tallying 12.

Folayang hopes to start resurgence in Singapore

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PERHAPS there is no country more fitting for Eduard ‘Landslide’ Folayang to jumpstart his road back to the ONE Lightweight World Title than Singapore.

After all, the Lion City has been good to him and his mixed martial arts career.

So when he takes on Antonio ‘The Spartan’ Caruso in one of the featured undercards at ONE: INSIDE THE MATRIX on October 30 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, he’s confident he’ll replicate the previous magic that he had in the country.

“Nag-start palagi ‘yan sa Singapore,” Folayang said in the Philippine Sportswriters Association webcast Forum on Tuesday.

“Napaka-importante nito para sakin, sa team ko, and sa bayan na rin kasi gusto natin makuha ‘yung belt for the third

time and it always starts in Singapore because maganda ang experiences natin doon,” he said.

A quick look at the former ONE Lightweight world champion’s resume and you’d understand his fondness of that country.

It was in Singapore where he started to make a name for himself in international circuits, going unbeaten in martial combat enroute to headlining the first ever ONE event in 2011.

In the same venue in 2016, he pulled off the biggest win of his career, a thirdround TKO over highly-touted Shinya ‘Tobikan Judan’ Aoki to win the ONE Lightweight world title for the first time.

Currently, he’s 6-1 in there and his head coach Mark Sangiao is confident he will improve on that standing after this event.

“We’re claiming this! We’re claiming Eduard to be the lightweight champion again. I believe in him, and for as long as the fire is still there I believe he can still do it,” said Sangiao, who joined Folayang in the session presented by San Miguel Beer, Go For Gold, MILO, Amelie Hotel Manila, Braska Restaurant, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), powered by Smart, and Upstream Media as the official webcast partner.

For Sangiao, there’s no better time for Folayang to make a comeback - especially since they have been staying active as early as March.

While uncertainty surrounded the entire sporting world during the COVID-19 pandemic, Folayang never lost sight of his goals - staying disciplined and pre-

pared just in case ONE comes calling.

Now that the call finally came, Sangiao is happy he doesn’t have to worry about Folayang’s fitness.

“All in all I feel like we’re 90 percent ready, kasi may gameplan pa kaming ire-review and may more than one week pa bago yung laban, but physically I feel like we’re 100 percent prepared,” Sangiao said.

“Marami pa tayong pagdadaanan until that fight night, pero physically, mentally, and spiritually, 100 percent ready na ito.”

Folayang echoed his coach’s sentiments and promised his fans to expect nothing but the best from him that night.

“This is a new journey, kumbaga bagong chapter ito sa journey ko at nagsisimula tayo ulit,” Folayang said.

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Bang Bang Pro League Season 6 playoffs set THE Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League—Philippines Season 6, in partnership with presenting sponsor Smart and official sponsor realme, holds its playoffs on October 22 to 25.

After 151 action-packed Mobile Legends: Bang Bang games in one of the most historic regular seasons to date, eight teams, Aura PH, Blacklist International, BREN Esports, Cignal Ultra, Execration, NXP Solid, Omega PH Esports, and Onic PH have now inched closer to claiming the MPL-PH Season 6 championship title as they all qualify for the grand culmination of the country’s biggest mobile esports league.

Playoffs Format The MPL-PH Season 6 playoffs will be introducing a revamped format.

From the double-elimination bracket from the previous seasons, all qualified teams this season will now compete in a single-elimination playoffs bracket.

Combined with the storyline-filled matchups in the first round, the sudden death factor that the new single-elimination format brings increases the stakes for each series, thus giving viewers more reasons to tune in.

The matchups were based on each respective team’s standings from the regular season. The top seed from each group will face the fourth seed of their opposing group. The second seed, meanwhile, will be matched against the third seed of the opposite group.

Each playoffs series will also see an increase in the number of games. All series from the first round to the battle for third-place has been turned from a bestof-three to a best-of-five. The grand finals, on the other hand, will now employ a best-of-seven series instead of the usual best-of-five. While this change surely makes each series more interesting and exciting, it also hopes to celebrate the competitiveness of each team.

All-Star Match More than a series of action-packed Mobile Legends: Bang Bang games from the country’s best teams, the MPL-PH Season 6 playoffs will also be hosting a KOL showmatch featuring Akosi Dogie and ChooxTV. Both prominent community figures will be leading their own sets of teams to clash on October 25, 2020.

Olympics on alert for cyberattacks T

OKYO—Tokyo Olympics organizers said they were on constant alert for cyberattacks Tuesday but had yet to suffer “significant impact” after Britain accused Russia of targeting the Games.

Britain’s foreign ministry said Russian spies attacked the 2020 Games’ organisers, logistics services and sponsors before the event was postponed by one year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tokyo 2020 officials said they had taken a range of countermeasures against digital attacks but did not disclose details, citing security concerns.

“While we have constantly monitored various types of cyberattack on the digital platforms owned by Tokyo

2020, no significant impact has been observed in our operations,” an organising committee statement said.

Britain’s allegations came as six Russian military intelligence officers were charged in the United States with carrying out cyberattacks on Ukraine’s power grid, the 2017 French elections and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games.

British daily The Guardian said alleged digital reconnaissance work on Tokyo 2020 had included spearphishing— messages disguised to appear as if from

a trusted friend or business connection, but which contain malware.

The planned attack also included setting up fake websites and researching individuals’ account security, the newspaper said.

Japan’s Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto declined to directly address the report on Tuesday, but said that “since the London Games, cyberattacks have been increasing”.

The US justice department said the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea were targeted after Russian athletes were banned from participating under their own flag because of government-sponsored doping efforts.

“Their cyber attack combined the emotional maturity of a petulant child with the resources of a nation state,” he

ASICS World Ekiden takes virtual racing to new level

People wearing face masks stand next to a display of the Olympic Rings in Tokyo. AFP

Fighting Maroons, TopBreed seal partnership THE University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team has a new major supporter on board after it inked a partnership deal with TopBreed Dog Meal last Tuesday as part of their continuous preparation for the upcoming University Athletic Association of the Philippines season.

TopBreed, formulated to satisfy the nutritional needs of dogs for health, general well-being and optimum performance, is a brand under Universal Robina Corporation’s Agro-Industrial Group, one of the long-time backers of the Fighting Maroons through its premium farm products unit, Robina Farms.

Present in the memorandum of agreement signing are AIG managing director Vincent Henry Go, marketing director Jonathan Diño, category manager Julie Ann Climacosa, UPMBT manager Atty. Agaton Uvero, head coach Bo Perasol, and nowheretogobutUP Foundation founder Renan Dalisay.

“We are beyond proud to once again be part of the huge crowd of Isko and Iska supporting and rooting for the UP Fighting Maroons. We treasure this partnership with the UPMBT and the whole UP community as we share the same values of integrity, passion for excellence, innovation, and loyalty. Our parallel journeys have shown

these values in action,” said Go. According to Go, the name and reputation that the Fighting Maroons has made for itself mirrors that of TopBreed, the leading Philippine-made dog food brand in the country. The brand also produces top dog essentials like ShamPooch shampoo and TopB+ vitamins.

“TopBreed, just like the Fighting Maroons, has the same ‘never say die’ spirit, rising from the bottom to be one of the most recognized and respected teams today. This achievement mirrors how

FOR four games in the PBA Philippine Cup, there’s one team that seems to be enjoying the comfort of the Bubble -the TNT Tropang Giga.

Four games, all resulting in victories. The way things are going, the Tropang Giga are priming themselves up to make a serious run for the championship in the period of the pandemic and as challenging as it may seem, TNT had prepared themselves to be in this situation.

The two-week camp it put up prior to the restart of the shortened season had somehow made the KaTropa more accustomed to living life away from their

TopBreed went against internationallyknown giant brands and won the hearts of Filipino furparents nationwide.”

Fighting Maroons head coach Bo Perasol expressed his gratitude to the Gokongwei Group of Companies for their unending support through the years.

“We cannot thank them enough. They have been here for us even during our dark years and up to now that we are still facing this pandemic. Their help will really give us a great boost in the upcoming season,” said Perasol.

Shown here are (from left, standing) AIG marketing director Jonathan Diño ; AIG category manager Julie Ann Climacosa (sitting, from left) nowheretogobutUP Foundation founder Renan Dalisay; AIG managing director Vincent Henry Go; UPMBT manager Atty. Agaton Uvero and UPMBT head coach Bo Perasol.

“Like TopBreed, we were underdogs in our respective fields, but we have both risen to the challenge. We look forward to getting back on the court to give the best that we can for them and for the UP community,” the Maroons mentor added.

UPMBT manager Atty. Uvero also reiterated the team and the management’s gratitude to the Gokongwei Group for the help they continue to receive from the brands despite the COVID-19 crisis.

“We are truly grateful to URC AIG and another one of their brands - TopBreed—for continuing its support to the team despite the business difficulties in these pandemic times,” said Atty. Uvero.

“This partnership is far from the ordinary. This time, we can see the other side of the Fighting Maroons--as furbuddies or furparents. We have must-watch features on the players and coaches with their dogs. We can also catch them on an online pupper meet and greet where we can get to know them more,” said Go. “TopBreed and UPMBT will also partner in delivering top care to campus dogs through a project called UP Doggo Day. This partnership has much in store for the whole UPMBT crowd,” Diño promised.

ASICS recently announced the inaugural ASICS World Ekiden 2020: the ultimate running challenge that will see teams of up to six people from across the globe come together to complete a combined marathon.

Inspired by a century of Japanese running culture, the race will be split into six legs of varying distances, making it perfect for runners of all abilities and experience.

Trusted voices within their community, ASICS has founded two regional teams to be part of ASICS World Ekiden 2020; an amateur team to discuss motivators of participation; an experience team to share training tips and key race preparations. The first team include ASICS’ regional celebrities and influencers including Singapore actor Zong Zijie, radio host Aishah Sinclair from Malaysia, Indonesia actress Sahila Hisyam, Thai actors Toey Pongsakorn and Neng Sarun Naraprasertkul, Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados. Athletes such as Singapore marathoner Serena Teoh, Malaysia marathoner Michelle Chua, Indonesia racewalker Hendro Yap, Thai sprinter Jirapong Meenapra, National Olympian Mary Joy Tabal from the Philippines, and Vietnamese longdistance runner Nguyen Van Lai will form the second team.

The ASICS World Ekiden 2020 will also combine the best of realworld and virtual racing thanks to a new race platform using both Race Roster™ and the ASICS Runkeeper™ app. From tracking their team progress in real-time on their Apple Watch, Garmin or Fitbit device to ranking themselves on live online leaderboards and enjoying a customised in-race audio experience, participants will experience the excitement, connection and motivation of team competition no matter how far apart they are. They will even have to pass their very own digital tasuki—the narrow band of fabric used in traditional Japanese Ekidens—to each other at the end of every leg.

Bringing people together when they’re apart The launch of the ASICS World Ekiden 2020 comes in direct response to the findings of ASICS’ ongoing global research1 into the ever-changing needs of runners and sports fans the world over. The research, which kicked off immediately after the pandemic began, reveals that 42% of people who exercise regularly are finding it difficult to stay motivated as they don’t have a goal to work towards at the moment.

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said, adding that they attempted to pin it on North Korea.

“During the opening ceremony, they launched the ‘Olympic Destroyer’ malware attack, which deleted data from thousands of computers supporting the Games, rendering them inoperable,” he said.

Lee Hee-beom, former president and CEO of the Pyeongchang organising committee, said he was unaware who was responsible for the attack until now.

“There was a hacking on the opening day but we could not not confirm its source,” Lee told AFP. “Internet connection was lost right after the ceremony from the hacking and we had to mobilise experts to restore it all night. Until now, I did not know who had done it.” AFP

loved ones and trusting everyone on the team. It has strengthened the bond of each member of the squad—not just on the court, but also outside of it.

At least for two months—or make it two and a half if a team makes it all the way—these players will try to depend on one another. Some of them will share a room with somebody they know vaguely. Others will try to use this moment to fortify further their relationship with one another and that has translated inside the playing court.

That makes Roger Pogoy a lot tougher.

Pogoy used the two-week camp to make himself better. His excitement to return to the game was overflowing to the point that he used the extra time to shoot the basketball during the camp. It spilled over during the games as he hit

a season-high 45 points built on 10 triples during his team’s opening game.

Away from his family, Pogoy knew he also needed to build on his character and make himself stronger, that’s why, he played in pain when he suited up Monday night as he pumped in 30 points despite nursing a bum ankle. He became only one of two players so far to score at least 30 points twice in the early stage of the season.

Overall, Pogoy has averaged 23.7 points on a 44-percent shooting from beyond the arc, while also contributing seven rebounds.

The Bubble is also a time for Ray Parks to reflect and challenge himself in making a statement. The nearly forgotten talented guard was able to show his potential in the Tropang Giga’s second game of the season, where he

knocked in 40 points. It’s the first time in a long while that players from the same team made back-to-back 40-plus points performances.

And for all intents and purposes, the younger Parks is finally living up to his great name as a son of the late seven-time PBA Best Import, a twotime PBA champion reinforcement and a league Hall of Famer.

He had to remind everyone that he was once a back-to-back Most Valuable Player in the UAAP and was invited to play for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League. It’s time he showed he belongs in the big league.

The Bubble Tournament is also the best time for everyone to showcase their stuff.

There’s Poy Erram, proving that he’s now becoming as one of the elite big

men in the PBA. There’s Ryan Reyes, the old, grizzled veteran, who remain as ever dependable on both ends of the court.

We have yet to see a breakout performance from Troy Rosario, the 6’7” stretch four forward, who is now being watched closely by his predecessor Ranidel de Ocampo, now a member of the TNT coaching staff.

Rosario did put up decent numbers in the four games TNT won and it would only be a matter of time before we see him dominate in future games.

The signal is loud and clear for the Tropang Giga in Pampanga and as a team, it has streamed its brand of play uninterrupted and no buffers, just like when you’re watching your favorite series on Netflix.

And they’ve only just begun.

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Nickie Wang, Editor nickie.standard@gmail.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020

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A grand welcome for the King ESTEEMED balladeer and celebrity Martin Nievera is back home with Vicor Music.

The singer of numerous memorable songs is back home with his original record label rolled the red carpet and welcomed Martin back with open arms and excitedly announced the singer’s return in a virtual media conference held last Wednesday.

Martin Nievera has a soft spot in his heart for Vicor Music as it is with this label that he started his recording career. He signed with the label on Aug. 18, 1982, and from there he released his 1983 debut album entitled Take 1, which included the track “Be My Lady” which would go on to become as one of Martin’s signature songs. The alConcert King and esteemed balladeer Martin Nievera is warmly welcomed by his original label, Vicor Music.

Agusan del Norte’s pride crowned first Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen PAGEANT CONCEPT ETON CONCEPCION

2nd runner-up.

The Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen 2020 pageant, hosted by the Manila Broadcasting Company, was conducted virtually following the cancellation of this year’s Aliwan Fiesta-Grand Festival of Champions and its side event ‘Reyna ng Aliwan’ due to Covid-19.

The Coronation Finals was hosted by Nicole Hyala and Chris Tsuper and was aired live via DZRH News TV. *** Mrs. Model Mom Universe 2020-2021

JANNARIE Zarzoso of Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte bested eight other regional beauties and was crowned the 1st Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen 2020.

The 21-year-old, magna cum laude graduate of Accounting Technology also won the Netizens’ Choice Award and Miss Unique Smile. Apart from the cash prize of P50,000, the same amount was given to her chosen charitable program in her municipality.

“This time I would like to honor my parents. This is me slowly giving back to you for all those years of pouring your hearts and souls just to turn me into the woman I am today. Papa and Mama, thank you for always supporting me 101 percent, I am merely showing the world how great parents Reigning Mrs. Model Mom Universe 2020both of you are! I promise to make you 21 Jane Camus Knof with her husband prouder! I love you both always and John. forever,” the beauty queen said honoring her parents who are both police Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane Camus Knof, the reigning Mrs. Model officers.

Mom Universe 2020-21, used to return every year to her hometown in Maasin, Southern Leyte, from Florida, USA, where she now resides with her husband John, a retired aircraft engineer.

A niece of 1971 Miss International 2nd runner-up Evelyn Camus, Knof, a Medical Technology graduate at Far Eastern University, works as a nurse, medical technologist, and cellulite therapist.

Knof, who won Mrs. Noble Advocacy Queen 2019, was appointed Mrs. Model Mom Universe 2020-21, the second to wear the crown following Claire See of Malaysia. She will fulfill the pageant organization’s platform for charitable cause during her reign.

“I believe in a platform that helps others in need,” said the 53-yearold mother of four, who supports the Badiang Elementary School in Maasin Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen 2020 Jannarie where her mother used to teach. In her Zarzoso with her parents who are both growing up years, she was known by police officers. the townfolks as the girl who had the “I’ve been an active volunteer of habit of sharing whatever things she Protect, Feed, Save, Inc. for seven had, especially food.

Knof, who was born in Leyte and years now, and I’ve witnessed how the organization changed the lives of street raised in Cebu and Manila, placed 2nd children for their efforts to encourage runner-up in Mrs. Abu Dhabi 1997, them to return to school,” said Zar- the first contest she competed in. Knof zoso who had formally turned over the has sat as judge in several pageants in P50,000 check to her chosen charity Dubai, Bahrain, Missouri and Kansas, through Cabadbaran City Mayor Judy USA, and the Philippines.

“I want to be remembered as someAmante.

Jasmine Omay, 21, a Business one who gives a helping hand, even Management and Entrepreneurship without a beauty title to speak of,” addgraduate of Tarlac City, was named ed Knof. The next Mrs. Model Mom first runner-up while Alyssa May Universe pageant, local and internaNicholls, 18, a Senior High School stu- tional will be held in the last quarter of dent from Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, won 2021.

bum also included the songs “Holiday,” and “Pain.” The latter song was the Grand Prize winner of the 6th Metro Manila Popular Music Festival.

Martin would release a total of six albums.

1984’s The Gift that included “Each Day With You.” 1985’s Martin—which included a couple of pop gems and fan favorites such as “Please Don’t Throw My Love Away,” “You Are To Me” and “On The Right Track.” It also included one of Martin’s most popular songs in “Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin.” 1987’s “Miracle,” 1988’s holiday-themed LP A Martin Nievera Christmas and 1989’s Dream rounded off Nievera’s first six years with the record company before moving on to further his career.

But it was during his time with Vicor that he would establish the beginnings of a solid gold career—with hits such as “Each Day

With You,” “Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin,” and “Be My Lady” (and a couple more)—as the strong foundation in which he will build a showbiz career that remains relevant until today.

And now that he’s back, Vicor Music is looking to make hits and memories with Martin anew.

Viva main man Vic Del Rosario— who alongside his cousin Orly Ilacad, established Vicor more than 50 years ago, mentioned that “Martin’s return with Vicor coincides with our plans to revitalize the label.”

“Vicor has a long and storied history. But that doesn’t mean that it will remain in the past. We are now looking to the future of OPM and we will create more hits. We’ve done it before with Martin, we can do it again.”

While the country is still reeling and trying

Stars as new leads of COVID campaigns

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HILE everyone waits, albeit with bated breath, for the vaccine that will end the pandemic, the Philippine government through the Department of Health (DOH) has issued health and safety protocols to the public via its BIDA Solusyon sa COVID-19 program with no less than Kapuso Multimedia star, Alden Richards, as the face of the campaign.

BIDA stands for B-awal walang mask, I-sanitize ang kamay at I-was hawak sa mga bagay, D-umistansya ng isang metro, at A-lamin ang totoong impormasyon.

But it’s not only Alden that’s leading the public health message advocacy. Even television stars Jodi Sta. Maria and Dimples Romana are using their influence not just to encourage compliance to minimum health standards, but to practice the Filipino value of “malasakit” to put an emphasis on accountability to one another.

In their social media accounts, Jodi and Dimples posted Unilab’s recently released public service campaign dubbed “Malasakit Para sa Isa’t Isa.” The campaign is both timely and relevant as it talks about how people should care enough to re-

mind others whenever they forget to adhere to the health and safety protocols set by the health department.

Jodi has been the face of Biogesic and its children’s syrup format for the past six years now while Dimples has just been introduced as the latest brand ambassador of Solmux for Kids together with her son, Alonzo. Biogesic and Solmux are long-standing brands under Unilab.

Admit it or not, sometimes we get too absorbed with what we need to accomplish at the moment that we forget to put our masks back on after maybe drinking or eating. Maybe we got too excited chatting with someone that we failed to notice that we’ve gone too close to the person we’re conversing with when we shouldn’t.

Or maybe we have gone too long without sanitizing our hands and we a r e about t o

people behind the online program.

The main hosts of the show are 7K Sounds founder and flagship artist, LA Santos, and multi-hyphenated TV personality Gretchen Ho. Joining the pair are 7K Sounds emerging artist and vlogger, Iman Franchesca, as well as singer-songwriter and former vocalist of General Luna, Nicole Asensio. Together, they will share stories of hope and survival amidst the crisis through one common factor: music.

touch our face or our food. Wouldn’t you appreciate someone telling you while they flash a friendly smile your way? Wouldn’t you appreciate someone pleasantly reminding you of what you forgot to do?

Maybe it is time we take a different approach to how we conduct health and safety protocols. It’s not enough that we think only of how we comply with these guidelines. Perhaps we should be more proactive by helping someone remember what they need to do by telling them straight when no one would. Because sometimes, a reminder goes a long way.

The crisis brought by COVID-19 since it began in the Philippines early this year has already claimed so many lives, displaced so many people, distanced so many families and friends, not to mention affected businesses big and small.

The doctors and nurses can’t put a stop to the spread of the virus on their own.

The government’s bureaus can only do so much with their finite resources.

The last stakeholder in the picture is the public and that is us and so we must do our part.

Dimples Romana and Jodi Sta. Maria are among the television stars who encourage the public to comply with minimum health standards.

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US actor Jeff Bridges diagnosed with lymphoma HOLLYWOOD actor Jeff Bridges announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer that starts in the body's infectionfighting cells called lymphocytes.

Bridges, 70, who is best known for his role as a tipsy slacker in the Coen brothers' cult classic The Big Lebowski, did not give much detail about his condition.

"As the Dude would say.. New S**T has come to light. I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma. Although it is

a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good. I'm starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery," he said on social media.

Bridges has been nominated seven times for an Oscar, including for one of his early roles in the black-and-white Jeff Bridges, star of ‘The Big Lebowski’ and winner of an Oscar for his performance in "Crazy Heart," said he has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

Christmas comes early in ‘7K Sounds’ digital reality show RISING music label, 7K Sounds, is on a mission to bring out the Christmas spirit in its newest show, The Search for the Sound of Seven Thousand Christmas Songs.

The online reality search aims to discover Filipino Christmas songs that will amplify how hopeful Filipinos are for a happy Christmas, in spite of the ongoing global pandemic and national crisis.

In a virtual press conference held last Friday, host Jett Pangan introduced the

to live with the COVID-19 pandemic, Martin and Vicor are mapping out plans to get new music out as soon as possible. Initial plans have included Vehnee Saturno—composer of one of Martin’s biggest hits in “Be My Lady”—to write some song demos for Martin to try. Another version of the plan is for Martin to record an original song in time for Christmas 2020.

Whatever the plan is though, the prospect of having a new Martin Nievera recording with Vicor within the year is growing large by the day.

In the meantime, a Vicor Music executive said, “Martin is the perfect artist to kick start the Vicor Music label. He is an iconic OPM artist. And God knows we can all use the good vibes that his singing brings. Who better to spread the goodwill of original Pinoy pop music than Martin Nievera?”

“If the show becomes successful, we plan to hold similar contests so that we could discover more artists and give them a platform where they can showcase their talents. Maybe, be would focus on other genres in the future. But in the meantime, we are doing our best to share a good show with our audience,” LA told Manila Standard Entertainment.

The Search for the Sound of Seven Thousand Christmas Songs airs every

Friday at 7:00 p.m. on the 7K Sounds Facebook Page.

7K Sounds is a music label breaking barriers with the aim to bring out the true sound of the Filipino from all 7,000 thousand islands through music production and distribution, creating online content, and events.

Music artist and 7K Sounds founder LA Santos

movie The Last Picture Show, finally winning for his performance of an aging country singer in 2009's Crazy Heart.

He also starred in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot next to Clint Eastwood, and The Fabulous Baker Boys, in which he played a jazz musician alongside his brother Beau. He played a cold-blooded killer opposite Glenn Close in Jagged Edge.

He appeared in Marvel's Iron Man series and starred in a remake of the John Wayne classic True Grit.

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FASHION AND BEAUTY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 , 2020

SENSATIONAL. Italian actor and singer Michele Morrone, the new face of GUESS Men, stars in the brand’s holiday advertising campaign shot in Villa Erba in Lake Como, Italy.

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T FEELS like summer could go on for 365 days as the Italian actor and singer who made our screens sizzle with his film stars in the holiday campaign of a global lifestyle brand.

Michele Morrone became an overnight sensation and a sex symbol, even, after his erotic-romantic drama film 365 Days, together with Polish actress Anna-Maria Sieklucka, was released digitally this year.

He gained international recognition for his performance and soundtrack in the film, proving to be a multi-faceted superstar.

But in his first advertising campaign for GUESS as the worldwide face of GUESS Men, Morrone doesn’t want to be boxed

in the persona of Don Massimo Torricelli.

“I don’t want to make something connected to the movie, I want to take this brand and make it my own; loving this brand as if it was my brand,” Morrone told Paul Marciano against the breathtaking backdrop of Villa Erba in Lake Como, Italy, where the advertising campaign was shot.

“I love this project, I love this brand and everything, but I want to give you the idea of GUESS that I have in my mind,”

he added.

Under the creative guidance of Marciano, fashion photographer Nima Benati captured the essence of Michele Morrone—a sexy gentleman that embraces his creative side, he is, after all, an artist.

Marciano said, “Michele is an extremely hard worker and a very ambitious and decisive man, and these are all qualities I deeply appreciate.”

“This campaign marks the launch of our new GUESS Men’s collection, reflecting our new focus on elevated, classic, and high quality styles perfectly in line with Michele Morrone’s personality,” he added.

The images will be featured in GUESS retail stores soon. Are you ready, baby girl? –Bernadette Lunas

Champion opens first brick-and-mortar store in PH

Nuxe to join Watsons Look At Me

THE resurgence in popularity of streetwear and “athleisure” in the recent years has inspired lifestyle brand Champion to finally open its first physical store in the Philippines.

Located on the first level of Mega Fashion Hall at SM Megamall, the store offers a full lineup of innovative athletic apparel for men and women including activewear, sweats, tees, sports bras, team uniforms, and accessories.

In addition to its brick-and-mortar store, Champion’s products are also available online at www. anthem.com.ph. The Anthem Group manages both physical and virtual stores.

Lifestyle brand Champion brings its streetwear and activewear pieces to its first physical store in the Philippines at SM Megamall.

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THE brand popular for its multipurpose dry oil will be part of the items available for purchase at the soon-to-open beauty destination Watsons Look At Me. Starting October 30, customers can shop for Nuxe’s bestsellers including Huile Prodigieuse Florale, a moisturizing, soothing, and repairing dry oil; and Crème Prodigieuse Multi-Correction Eye Gel Balm that counters the effects of fatigue stress, and pollution with its anti-puffiness properties.

Insta-Masque, Reve de Miel, White Ultimate Glow, and Travel Kits will also be available online and at SM Aura’s Watsons Look At Me.

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RUNNING out of Community Fair Trade tea tree oil, Shea body butter, vitamin E moisture cream? The Body Shop now sells its cruelty-free products on its official online store at www.thebodyshop.com.ph.

Available online are the brand’s bestsellers as well as new products such as Special Edition Vanilla Pumpkin range of delectable body care treats, Special Edition Cool Cucumber range of refreshing products, and the zingy Special Edition Zesty Lemon lineup.

Also available online are The Body Shop Hair and Body Mist collection of cute and colorful spritzes inspired by superfood ingredients, Ginger Scalp Serum that soothes dry scalp, The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi-Protection Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ with algae extract and vitamin C, and Tea Tree In-Control Hydrator which is ideal for those with oily and blemish-prone skin.

Exclusive offers and deals await shoppers online.

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The Nivea Extra Whitening Body Lotion features deep white essence, a brightening blend of ingredients including 95 percent pure vitamin C that is specially made to bring radiance and lightness in Asian skin.

It also harnesses the power of Super Skin Food complex unique to Nivea Body lotions that nourishes skin with Camu Camu and Acerola Cherry—“superfruits” with high levels of skin vitamins. It also comes with UVA and UVB filters.

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The aforementioned products are available at leading supermarkets and drug- Nivea Extra Whitening Body Lotion stores nationwide. and Deo