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service and said Filipinos "developed a great sense of affection for her as a Queen, as a mother, and as a grandmother."
Mr. Marcos and his family later signed a book of condolence at the residence of British Ambassador to Manila Laure Beaufils.The British Embassy said the condolence book will be open to the public starting midday Friday until 5 p.m. and from Monday to Friday next week between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the gates of the British Embassy in Manila at 120
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The Marcoses were in the UK for the placement of the young “Bongbong” at Worth Abbey prep school south of London.
FAREWELL, YOUR MAJESTY. Queen Elizabeth II smiles to the crowd from the Buckingham Palace balcony at the end of the Platinum Pageant in London last June. The longest-serving monarch in British history died Thursday aged 96, and her eldest son Charles, 73, (left inset) succeeds as king immediately and will be proclaimed on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). AFP
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THE Department of Health is just waiting for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to issue an executive order on the optional use of face masks outdoors to make it a national policy, even as it appealed to commuters to keep their masks on while waiting in line for public transportation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CONDOLING WITH UK. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the book of condolence the British Embassy opened for the public at the residence of British Ambassador to Manila Laure Beaufils on Friday. The President’s immediate family and Speaker Martin Romualdez joined him as they joined ‘the British people and the Commonwealth, and millions around the world in mourning the death of the longest-reigning monarch in British history.’
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While Mr. Marcos met with DOH and Department of Interior and Local Government executives on Thursday night to discuss the mask mandate, DOH
"The House and Senate leaderships are eyeing the postponement of barangay and SK elections and the passage of SIM card registration bill before our adjournment this September,” said House Majority Leader Jose Dalipe. “This is to ensure that the entire Congress is moving
On Monday, the House committee on information and communications technology approved the SIM card registration bill as a way to reduce scams and criminal activities.
ON THIS month 52 years ago, Queen Elizabeth II met the young Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Buckingham Palace – one of hundreds, if not thousands, of Filipinos privileged to meet Britain's longest-serving monarch in person across her seven decades on the United Kingdom’s throne.Marcos Jr., then 12 years old, accompanied his mother, then-First Lady Imelda Marcos, during an audience with the Queen.
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A virtual condolence book was also opened for those wishing to pay their respects online at https://www.royal.uk/ books-condolence.BuckinghamPalace announced the Queen's death on Friday, setting in motion 10 days of national mourning and a global outpouring of tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign (see related story–Editors).
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"The world has lost a true figure of majesty," the President added.
Management Bureau, said the indicative price adjustment per liter for the week of Sept. 13 showed a rollback in pump prices across all products.
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Dalipe said House and Senate leaders will meet again to finalize the list of their common priority legislation while awaiting the convening of the LegislativeExecutive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) to set the direction and other requests of the executive branch.
THE House of Representatives and the Senate are eyeing the passage of a law requiring the registration of all postpaid and prepaid mobile phone subscriber identity module (SIM) cards by Oct. 1.
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"She exemplified to the world a true monarch's great dignity, commitment to duty, and devotion to all those in her realm," the President said in a statement.
Mr. Marcos joined leaders from every corner of the globe, who briefly united in homage to the United Kingdom’s ruler, who died at her Scottish home at Balmoral Castle.
PHILIPPINE officials led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's and the world’s longest-serving monarch, who died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96.
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in the same direction.”
THE country's oil firms are expected to cut pump prices on Tuesday by as much as P1.70 per liter to reflect the movement of prices in the world market, an energy official said Friday.
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Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, meanwhile, said the President is “optimistic” over the IATF-EID proposal to make face mask use voluntary outdoors.
But there were special provisions if the monarch died when she was in Scotland, called Operation Unicorn.
He will make his first televised address as king at 6:00 pm Friday (1700 GMT, 5 a.m. Saturday Manila time) before being formally proclaimed king to the public at 11:00 am Saturday morning (11 p.m. Saturday in ElizabethManila).IIhadreigned for a recordbreaking 70 years, a source of stability in a period of extraordinary change whose death sparked heartfelt tributes from across the "Duringworld.thisperiod of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the queen was so widely held," Charles said in a statement.
Some 155 countries now require SIM card registration.
The date of the funeral, which will be attended by heads of state and government, has yet to be officially announced but is expected to be on Monday, September 19.
The Senate leadership has also made it aPoepriority.and other senators also recently became targets of rampant scam text messages carrying their names.
He and Sebastian attended Thursday's hearing at the House of Representatives on SO4, which would have allowed the importation of 300,000 tons of sugar that Malacañang said was illegal, as it was not approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the concurrent Agriculture Secretary.
out the scams will require a whole-ofcommunity approach as the schemes used by scammers continue to evolve.
Over the years, the Queen has received and even awarded several Filipinos for their exemplary services to Britain, including several health workers.
When it comes to public transport, “even if we are just waiting in line, we need to wear our masks,” Vergeire said, reiterating that the optional wearing of face masks only covers low-risk individuals and will apply to low risk settings.
he said.Malayo said the PNP has monitored 27 cases of kidnapping this year so far. Of the total number, 12 are still under investigation and 15 have been resolved andOncleared.Tuesday, the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said there have been 56 incidents in the past 10 days. However, Malayo said the group has yet to provide evidence to support these reports. He said there were only four cases of kidnapping from July and August this year based on PNP’s data. He added that only one victim is still in the hands of kidnappers. Macon Ramos-Araneta
In his first words as monarch, Charles called her death "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family"."We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother," he added in a statement signed "His Majesty the King".
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Andrew, Edward, and William were photographed arriving at around 5:00 pm, after the queen had passed away. Harry, who traveled separately, arrived later in the evening.
In 2018, Filipino nurse Joy Ongcachuy was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) alongside two other medical professionals and members of the MET police who immediately sprang to action in caring for the injured in the 2017 London Bridge terrorist attacks.
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Poe, public services committee chairperson said the version they will pass will exclude a provision on social media so there will be no issue.
"God save the king," she concluded, in words not uttered in Britain since 1952.
With Elizabeth’s passing at dawn Friday (Manila time), the President said the Queen would be remembered for exemplifying "a true monarch's great dignity, commitment to duty, and devotion to all those in her realm" (see related story on A1 – Editors).
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They were joined by Charles's elder son, Prince William, and William's estranged brother Prince Harry.
"We will remember her as a gentle, yet solid rock of stability who exhibited grace and decency in performing her duty in times of crisis," Romualdez added.
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South Asia, where Britain was the colonial power until just before Elizabeth's reign began, paved the way, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he was "pained" by her death.
Other British newspapers also printed special editions to mark the occasion. "Our hearts are broken," headlined popular tabloid the Daily Mail.
The smallest Commonwealth members also paid tribute, with David Burt, premier of tiny British territory Bermuda, hailing her "life of undimmed duty.”
by the people in the United Kingdom and all around the world.
"Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States. She helped make our relationship special," he said.
officer-in-charge Ma. Rosario Vergeire said the optional wearing of face masks outdoors is not yet a national policy.
Also recommended to face charges by the Senate blue ribbon panel were former Sugar Board members Roland Beltran and Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama Jr. (See full story online at manilastandard.net)
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The rollback would have been bigger if not for the peso’s current weakness against the US dollar, as the local currency has slid to record lows recently, and the world market is not “biting” into the small output
Vergeire said the DOH has identified the close contacts and are closely monitoring them.
Former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo also mourned the monarch’s passing, saying the world would always remember Queen Elizabeth's "long and glorious reign" after seven decades on the throne.
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In July, Queen Elizabeth presented the George Cross award to FilipinaBritish nurse May Parsons on behalf of the National Health Service (NHS). The award honors “acts of the greatest heroism or the most courage in circumstances of extreme danger."
Dela Rosa, who chairs the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, called out the PNP for its lack of momentum.
An official notice, edged in black, was posted behind glass at the gates of Buckingham Palace and other royal palaces, while the family's official website also turned black.
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The Herald newspaper reported that the term Operation Unicorn was first used in the Edinburgh parliament's online papers in 2017, envisaging huge numbers arriving in Scotland if that was where the monarch died.
weeks due to the weaker global demand outlook after China escalated COVID-19 curbs and US Federal Reserve officials signaled further interest rate hikes amid global recession fears.
The period of national mourning, which begins officially on Friday, will culminate in a final public farewell at Westminster Abbey in London.
Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, chairman of the House committee on ways and means, said "the Queen was a force of stability and a symbol of tradition in a rapidly changing world. For that reason alone, she has a singular place in world history."
deep sympathies to the Royal Family, the government, and the people of Great Britain on the Queen’s demise.
Parsons was responsible for administering the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom.
"Today the crown passes as it has done for more than 1,000 years to our new monarch, our new head of state, His Majesty King Charles III."
cut by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies this week, DOE officials added.
Buckingham Palace in central London, as billboards lit up in tribute across the capital with images of the queen.
"The King (Charles) and The Queen Consort (Camilla) will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."Fromthe steps of 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Liz Truss—who learned of the death two hours before it was announced -- mourned "the passing of the second Elizabethan age" nearly 500 years after the first.
The 73-year-old Charles—the oldest monarch yet to ascend the throne— headed to London from the remote Scottish estate of Balmoral, where his "cherished" mother died "peacefully" after a year-long period of ill-health.
implemented a per liter decrease in gasoline by P2.60, diesel by P1.55, and P1.60 for kerosene.
"It is understood that if the Queen dies in Scotland... the Parliament, the neighboring Palace of Holyroodhouse, and St Giles' Cathedral will be the main focal points," the newspaper wrote Wednesday.Thepalace is the monarch's official residence in Edinburgh, and the cathedral is one of the Scottish capital's most important medieval churches. AFP (See full story online at manilastandard.net)
Aspects of Operation London Bridge were already activated such as BBC presenters wearing black and channels switching to rolling news.
In the southern hemisphere, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
MetroNCRPOManila.chief Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo said Thursday's meeting with the business group was aimed at reassuring them that their claims were “not in conformity” with police records.
"I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms, and the Commonwealth and by countless people around the world."
"The reasons (for the decline) are the weakening demand due to China's lockdowns and prospects of more interest rate hikes," Romero said.
She said the price movement might still change based on Friday's trading and oil companies operating costs.
On the other side of the world, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Elizabeth, who as queen was Canada's head of state, was a "constant presence in our lives—and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country's history."
OFFICIALS behind the signing of the controversial Sugar Order No. 4 (SO 4) —suspended Agriculture Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian and resigned Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) chief Hermenegildo Serafica—insisted Friday they did nothing wrong.
While Germany, which in the Queen's lifetime went from Britain's greatest enemy to a powerful ally, hailed her as a "symbol of reconciliation" after two world wars. With Vince Lopez, Maricel V. Cruz, AFP (See full story online at manilastandard.net)
“This has been a long time coming but I hope the passage of this bill will result in a safer and more secure mobile phone use here in the country,” Poe said.
The UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper chose "a stateswoman of unmatched dignity" to describe the Queen for its somber front page: "Grief is the price we pay for love."
She was seen smiling in photographs but looking frail and using a walking stick.One photograph of the meeting with Truss sparked alarm, showing a deep purple bruise on the monarch's right hand.
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The statement by PNP deputy chief for administration Police Lt. Gen. Chiquito Malayo came as the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) met with the members of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) in response to their claims of widespread kidnapping cases of Filipino-Chinese residents in
received any complaints, all of them have been resolved by the police," Estomo said.
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The new king was also expected to hold his first audience with Truss, who said: "It's an extraordinary achievement to have presided with such dignity and grace for 70 years. Her life of service stretched beyond most of our living memories.
This was despite the recommendation of the Senate blue ribbon committee on Thursday that they face administrative and criminal charges.
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The national anthem was played. Flags were lowered and church bells tolled to remember a woman once described as the "last global monarch".
The companies have already blocked thousands of SIM cards, hundreds of websites, and millions of messages but scammers only get new cards and set up newThesites.global trend, Poe noted, is toward the registration of SIM cards even in countries with the highest regard for data privacy rights such as most of the countries in the European Union.
The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland and forms part of the royal coat of arms, along with the lion of England.
Meanwhile, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) has ordered telecommunications service providers to submit a comprehensive audit report that includes an examination of their distributor networks for SIM cards. (See full story online at manilastandard. net)
Rollback for gasoline of P0.30 to P0.70 per liter, automotive diesel oil (ADO) at P1 to P1.50 per liter, and kerosene at P1.25 to P1.70 per liter," Romero said.
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The Queen also awarded Rolando Quetevis, who has served as a driver for several UK envoys to the Philippines, the British Empire Medal for his 33-year service at the British Embassy in Manila.
whom she reigned."
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his condolences to King Charles III, wishing the new monarch "courage and resilience" after his mother's passing —even as Britain leads the West in imposing sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Mr. Marcos said he was "happy" the government's intensified vaccination campaign against the coronavirus has helped lower COVID-19 cases, which had spiked over the last two months.
"I will forever cherish Her Majesty's advice and encouragement when we visited her during my presidency," she said. "My sincerest condolences to the entire Royal family, and the peoples over
described how he and the Queen had reminisced together about Nelson Mandela, while Kenya's president-elect William Ruto hailed her "admirable" leadership of the Commonwealth.
“Let’s just say he's optimistic for now. It’s better if it will come from him... but right now we think the reception is optimistic,” she said.
These resulted in the total year-to-date adjustments at a net increase of P16.95 per liter for gasoline, P36.25 per liter for diesel, and P31.60 per liter for kerosene.
US President Joe Biden called the queen the first British monarch to make a personal connection with people around the world, as he ordered flags at the White House and government buildings flown at half-staff in her honor.
Tributes poured into the UK—from countries the Queen had ruled over to those she had been at war with, from tiny territories to the mightiest governments on the planet, and from centuries-old institutions to nations that had not yet been born when she took the throne.
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media to ensure its speedy passage, noting that the social media aspect belongs to another committee.
The passenger had traveled from various countries including Canada and the United States before coming to the Philippines, she said. The patient, however, exhibited the symptoms after arriving in Hong Kong, according to the health official.
The queen's death came after the palace announced earlier on Thursday that doctors were "concerned" for her health and recommended she stay under medical supervision.
Both Sebastian and Serafica said their consciences are "clear," with the latter adding: “I have nothing to hide."
Television and radio stations interrupted regular programming to broadcast the news, with long-rehearsed special schedules set in place to remember her long life and reign.
Interviewed on Dobol B TV, Malayo said he welcomed the feedback from dela Rosa, who was PNP chief before being elected to the Senate.
Buckingham Palace announced the queen's death in a short statement, triggering 10 days of national mourning and a global outpouring of tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to her "timeless decency" and said her death marked the "end of an era."
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Just two days earlier, Queen Elizabeth performed one of her core ceremonial functions as head of state, appointing Truss as the 15thprime minister of her reign, which started with Winston Churchill in power.
Others who have taken a less friendly view of Britain also sent tributes.
World oil prices softened in the past two
Global tributes were led by the Commonwealth, the association of countries that were previously part of the British empire as well as its remaining overseas territories.
Chinese authorities imposed stricter lockdowns in several major cities to contain an outbreak of coronavirus.
the late majesty toward the end of the 10-day official period of mourning in the UK, although Malacanang has not expressed this possibility yet.
"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," said the statement issued at 6:30 pm (1730 GMT).
The senator expressed confidence that the Senate can swiftly pass the SIM card registration bill as it had already been approved in the previous Congress by both Houses.
Chinese President Xi Jinping gave his "sincere sympathies to the British government and people" following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2020, Queen Elizabeth also awarded the British Empire Medal to Filipino nurse Minerva Klepacz for her “tireless work to support her colleagues and the community” amid the pandemic.
The DOH, as the chair of the InterAgency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATFEID), is just “initially informing the public about the recommendation,” Vergeire“Becauseadded.there was this verbal approval from the President when they talked with Secretary Benhur [Abalos Jr.] from DILG, but it stated in IATF Resolution Number 1 Series of 2022 that the IATF ‘has resolved to recommend to the President and that there should be (a written order), or the President will issue an executive order regarding this policy,” she said.
“There is no kidnapping happening. Even in other cities, we don't have such cases, this is not true. If we have
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“The only data they gave us was that they said he is a foreign national. We need to confirm through an official report to us by the Ministry of Hong Kong. One thing I can assure our Filipinos that he is not a Filipino,” she said.
The Queen’s death triggered an outpouring of condolences across the globe as world leaders paid homage to a woman whose reign spanned seven decades, straddling two centuries of seismic social, political, and technological upheaval (see story below – Editors).
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"We mourn the loss of a great world leader who served as an inspiration to many generations of public servants in all parts of the globe," Romualdez said in a statement.
“If you are not senior citizens, don’t have comorbidities or don't have immunocompromised conditions, we can also remove. One can remove his face mask based on his risk assessment,” she added. With Vince Lopez, Othel V. Campos and Maricel V. Cruz (See full story online at manilastandard.net)
Villaluna also advised passengers on the said flight to monitor their health condition and seek medical attention if they are experiencing symptoms. Willie Casas (See full story online at manilastandard.net)
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HE Philippine National Police (PNP) is reevaluating its crime-fighting approach in the wake of a rise in kidnapping cases, and Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s admonition that the police “should terrorize the criminals and not the other way around.”
Hundreds of flowers and flickering candles were left at the gates of
The Mirror wrote simply: "Thank you."Charles's inaugural address, set to be pre-recorded, was expected to be broadcast on Friday evening, part of 10 days of plans honed over decades by Buckingham Palace and the UK government.
It is no secret that the UK's plan for the eventual death of Queen Elizabeth II was codenamed London Bridge.
The IATF recommendation on the voluntary use of face masks outdoors is now under the President's “thorough scrutiny,” Cruz-Angeles stressed.
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PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna earlier said that the passenger was on board PR300 last September 5.
Anne, 72, Prince Andrew, 62, and Prince Edward, 58—flocked to her Scottish Highland retreat, Balmoral.
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Last year, among the recipients of the Medal of the Order of the British Empire was Charito Romano, a staff nurse at the Arbrook House Care Home, for her work during the coronavirus crisis.
Charles' coronation, an elaborate ritual steeped in tradition and history, will take place in the same historic surroundings, as it has for centuries, on a date to be fixed.
“The registration of SIM cards is a deterrent for crimes. We almost passed it into law the last time and we are eliminating the issue of contention which is social media regulation,” she said.
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THE Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that the recently reported passenger with monkeypox on board a Philippine Airlines flight bound for Hong Kong is not a Filipino.
Due to this, Dela Rosa said criminals no longer fear the police and have become more daring in committing crimes such as kidnapping.“Thepolice should terrorize the criminals and not the other way around,”
Church bells tolled across the UK on Friday as King Charles III readied to address his mourning subjects on the first full day of his new reign following the death of his mother.
In a press briefing, DOH officer-incharge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the passenger is a foreign national.
Buckingham Palace said the king and other members of the royal family would observe an extended mourning period from now until seven days after her funeral.
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In other developments, the House of Representatives committee on appropriations on Friday asked the DICT to lower the cost of Internet subscription and increase Internet speed for Filipino consumers.
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“Your constant resolve to fulfill and transcend your duties to the best of your ability will exemplify what it means to be true public servants,” Mr. Marcos said during the awarding ceremony in Malacañang.
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Mr. Marcos said the government’s digital adoption complements the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) three-year Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap that promotes cashless payments.
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“You are the beacons of inspiration for our people and our nation,” he added. Vince Lopez
JOINT elements from the Department of Interior and Local Government and National Capital Region Police Office have rescued 15 minors, believed to be victims of a crime syndicate engaged in cybersex operation in Manila.
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WITNESS, the Honorable Chairperson and CEO MONALISA C. DIMALANTA, and the Honorable Commissioners ALEXIS M. LUMBATAN, CATHERINE P. MACEDA, and MARKO ROMEO L. FUENTES, Energy Regulatory Commission, this 1st day of September 2022 in Pasig City.
WHEREFORE, premises considered, in compliance with the Rules for Setting the Electric Cooperatives’ Wheeling Rates (RSEC-WR) directing Electric Cooperatives to file the required application under the Tariff Glide Path Rules, CASURECO III respectfully prays that after due notice and hearing, it be allowed to implement either of the following two (2) alternative new rates for its Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Charges, to be made effective starting January 2018, to wit:
Any interested stakeholder may submit its comments and/or clarifications at least one (1) calendar day prior to the scheduled virtual hearing, via electronic mail (e-mail) at docket@erc.ph, copy furnish the Legal Service through legal@erc. ph. The Commission shall give priority to the stakeholders who have duly submitted their respective comments and/or clarifications, to discuss the same and propound questions during the course of the expository presentation.
foregoing computations, the cooperative is submitting herewith the following documents,
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The pertinent allegations of the said Application are hereunder quoted as follows:
The roadmap has the twin objectives of converting at least 50 percent of the total retail transaction volume into digital form, and the onboarding of 70 percent of adult Filipinos to the formal finan cial system by 2023.
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AGRARIAN Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III on Fri day lauded Congress for its commitment to expedite the ap proval of six agrarian welfare bills.
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1. CASURECO III is a non-stock, non-profit electric cooperative, duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office at San Isidro, Iriga City, Camarines Sur;
Proof of furnishing copies of the Application to the Office of the Mayor and Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iriga City and Offices of the Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur
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9. Under the TGP Rules, the concerned electric cooperative shall use the following formula in determining the TGP for the fourth to sixth years of the Regulatory Period, to wit: TGPB=TGPn+ TGPn+1TGPn+2 where TGPn=In-Xn+Sn n= the fourth year of the Regulatory Period and succeeding Regulatory ThePeriodsTGP calculated for each of the three years will be summed to determine the possible rate adjustment starting on the First Year of the next Regulatory Period. Applying the methodology embodied in the TGP Rules, CASURECO III calculated the values of the “I”, and and came with the following
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The government, as a participant in the “new digital world,” would seek collaboration with the private sector to make public transactions easier and more convenient, he said.
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5. In said application, CASURECO III prayed for approval of either of the following two (2) proposed alternative DSM rates, to be made effective January 2015, to wit:
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“I know as you know that you need no award for the things you do and it is not the reason why you do them. Not for thanks, not for praise, not for honors. You do what you do be cause you feel the need to continue with your service and you find fulfillment in that,” he said.
Finally, all interested persons may be allowed to join the scheduled initial virtual hearings by providing the Commission, thru legal.virtualhearings@erc.ph. with their respective e-mail addresses and indicating therein the case number of the instant Application. The Commission will send the access link/s to the aforementioned hearing platform within five (5) working days prior to the scheduled hearings.
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Other reliefs, just and equitable in the premises are likewise prayed for.
President Marcos said that the 10 awardees, consisting of policemen, teachers, and soldiers, are heroes for the “little things” that they do for nation-building.
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The victims and the suspects were brought to the Philippine National Police - Women and Children Protection Center for documentation and proper disposition. Joel E. Zurbano
2) The nature of petitioner’s interest in the subject matter of the proceeding and the way and manner in which such interest is affected by the issues involved in the proceeding; and
Likewise, all other persons who may want their views known to the Commission with respect to the subject matter of the case may likewise file through e-mail at docket@erc.ph, copy furnish the Legal Service through legal@erc.ph. their Opposition or Comment thereon at least five (5) calendar days prior to the initial virtual hearing and subject to the requirements under Rule 9 of the ERC Revised Rules of Practice and Procedure. No particular form of Opposition or Comment is required, but the document, letter, or writing should contain the following:
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1) The name, mailing address, and e-mail address of such person;
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4. Sometime in 2019, CASURECO III filed with the Honorable Commission an application for approval of proposed adjustment in its DSM Rates pursuant to the TGP Rules, docketed as ERC Case No. 2014-106 RC.
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3) A statement of the relief desired.
3. The instant application is being filed for the approval of CASURECO Ill’s proposed adjustment in its Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) Rates to be made effective on the first to third regulatory years of the Second Regulatory Period for Electric Cooperatives belonging to the Second Entrant Group under the Tariff Glide Path Rules (TGP Rules), as well as other pertinent laws and rules.
Any of the persons mentioned in the preceding paragraphs may access the copy of the Application on the Commission’s official website at www.erc.gov.ph
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Mr. Marcos issued the statement as he led the digital ribboncutting ceremony for the inauguration of the UnionBank Innova tion Campus in the City of San Pedro, Laguna.
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Notice is hereby given that on 18 August 2022, Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative Inc. (CASURECO III) filed an Application, seeking the Commission’s approval of its adjustment in rates to cover the first to third regulatory years of the Second Regulatory Period for Second Entrant Electric Cooperatives under the Tariff Glide Path (TGP) rules.
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The Commission has set the Application for determination of compliance with the jurisdictional requirements, expository presentation, Pre-trial Conference, and presentation of evidence on the following dates and online platforms for the conduct thereof, pursuant to Resolution No. 09, Series of 20201 dated 24 September 2020, and Resolution No. 01, Series of 2021 dated 17 December 2020 (ERC Revised Rules of Practice and Procedure):2
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6. Foregoing application was CASURECO Ill’s initial application for DSM rate adjustment pursuant to the TGP Rules, under which electric cooperatives are given an opportunity to adjust their rates once every three (3) years, which may occur at the start of the fourth year of the first Regulatory Period and every three years thereafter;
14. Finally, in compliance with the pre-filing requirements under the ERC Rules of Practice and Procedure, CASURECO III is likewise submitting herewith the following documents, which are being made integral parts hereof, to wit:
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2) A concise statement of the Opposition or Comment; and 3) The grounds relied upon.
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DAR chief lauds lawmakers on 6 agrarian reform bills
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT IN RATES TO COVER THE FIRST TO THIRD REGULATORY YEARS OF THE SECOND REGULATORY PERIOD FOR SECOND ENTRANT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES UNDER THE TARIFF GLIDE PATH (TGP) RULES
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday commended the efforts of the 2022 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Fili pino awardees, describing them as “beacons of inspiration.”
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Mr. Marcos emphasized the need to take advantage of digital in novations to generate more jobs and revive the country’s economy.
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SKAL MAKATI MEETING. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco in a light moment with top executives of Anya Hospitality Group (AHG) Mikel Arrieta, general manager of Anya Resort Tagaytay and Edgar Korhn, general manager of Club Punta Fuego, during the Skal Makati general membership meeting at Conrad Hotel recently.
Moreover, all persons who have an interest in the subject matter of the instant case may become a party by filing with the Commission via e-mail at docket@erc.ph, copy furnish the Legal Service through legal@erc.ph, a verified Petition to Intervene at least five (5) calendar days prior to the date of the initial virtual hearing and subject to the requirements under Rule 9 of the ERC Revised Rules of Practice and Procedure, indicating therein the docket number and title of the case and stating the following:
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John Gonzales, chief commercial officer of ePLDT, talked about the company’s international submarine and terrestrial cable network, including the recently launched Jupiter cable system.
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This was the gist of a virtual business roundtable discussion dubbed “Promoting Broad-Based Prosperity Through Digital Infrastructure,” organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute in partnership with consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines and held today.
“Collaboration needs to happen. The results could be harnessed into inclusive development opportunities for the Filipino people and the Filipino nation, in our pursuit of being a new power player in the global digital economy,” Manhit said.
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has denied an urgent motion by Kazuo Okada for a temporary restraining order to stop the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) from implementing its order affirming the state-run firm’s authority to regulate the gambling industry in the country.
The information was signed by Senior Assistant City Prosecutor Irish Kay del Valle, dated August 9, but was made public only on Friday.
The prosecutors earlier filed a criminal case before the court against Navarro for the alleged rape of model Deniece Cornejo sometime in 2014.
Pre-trial brief is a documentary evidence that the parties will have to present during the trial proper.
A FOUNDATION championing tree-planting and reforestation has cited a study by the De la Salle University Dasmariñas College of Pharmacy indicating that the bark and wood of the Narra tree have high anti-oxidantTheproperties.MillionTrees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) endorsed the DLSU research which showed that the “critically endangered Narra has the highest Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
“The meeting was peacefully conducted,” according to Hans Van der Sande, chief finance officer and director of TRLEI. “It was a successful exercise of our administrative and operational management to bring the business back into the normal course of operations,” he said.
“No single player possesses all the resources to make this happen,” said Strat-
All of these, even crimes against humanity, are not applicable to the Philippines. He said murder, enslavement, extermination, and persecution fall under crimes against humanity, the Solicitor General stressed.
base ADR Institute president Prof. Victor Andres Manhit, who delivered the opening remarks during the forum.
In a charge sheet filed before the Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) prosecutors accused Navarro of raping Cornejo in her rented condominium unit in Bonifacio Global City on January 17, 2014.
Okada, who was temporarily recognized as stockholder, chief executive officer, and chairman, was invited to the meeting. His invitation was in respect to the Supreme Court’s SQAO and PAGCOR order issued last Sept. 2.
The CA’s resolution issued last Wednesday effectively allowed the reinstated Okada Manila board of directors to continue exercising operational and management control of Okada Manila.
Reynaldo V. Velasco. Velasco, formerly administrator of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, was a prime mover of the annual Million Trees Challenge that resulted in the planting of 5.2 million trees in five years from 2017 to 2021.
AT LEAST 50 officials and employees of the Bureau of Immigration link to the “Pastillas” bribery scandal on Friday pleaded not guilty to graft charges filed against them at the Sandiganbayan. This came after the anti-graft court granted the state prosecutors’ motion to amend the criminal information removing Immigration Officer III Jeffrey Ignacio as one of the accused.
The PAGCOR order, which was guided by the Department of Justice (DOJ), main-
In his speech at the Philippine Economic Briefing in Singapore on Wednesday,
CA junks Kazuo Okada plea for TRO vs. PAGCOR
Joel Ferrer said his client entered no plea as their camp is questioning the Sandiganbayan’s jurisdiction on his client.
LOWER HOUSE MEETS UPPER HOUSE. Speaker Martin Romualdez (3rd from left) and House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe (right) ash the thumbs up sign with their Upper House counterparts, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (2nd from left) and Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva (left), during their Common Legislative Agenda coordination meeting Thursday night at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City. (Inset) Comelec chairman George Garcia calls on Speaker Martin Romualdez at the House of Representatives. Ver Noveno
Ignacio was a self-confessed member of the “Pastillas” group who eventually became a “Withwhistleblower.theamended information, the court gives the prosecution and the defense to file their pre-trial brief within 10 days, if they so wish,” Sandiganbayan 7th Division chairman and Associate Justice Zaldy Trespeses said.
“We thank the Court of Appeals for seeing the wisdom behind the order of the PAGCOR on the implementation of the Supreme Court’s SQAO. This resolution empowered us to exercise our operational and management duties over Okada Manila,” lawyer Carlos Ocampo, legal counsel of Tiger Resort Asia Ltd. (TRAL), said in a statement.
SOLICITOR General Menardo Guevarra on Friday hinted that the Philippine government may not be cooperative with the International Criminal Court pending the final ruling on its request for the restart of investigation into the drug war.
Okada, however, did not join the board meeting in person or via video conference.
“These investments, if we put it all together, value $14.36 billion or P804.78 billion. This will support our country’s economic recovery efforts and create more jobs for Filipinos here in our country,” the President said of his state visits.
Guevarra also said the murder or the series of murders must be “a systematic attack against a civilianWhenpopulation.”soughtto explain if murder includes a systematic attack against those involved in drugs, Guevarra said it is not the definition of a crime against humanity. Rey E. Requejo
Pascual highlighted the Marcos administration’s vision of an economy driven by science, technology, and innovation.
Actor-host Navarro faces twin charges at Taguig courts
The MTFI, which was established to sustain the gains of the AMTC, targets 10 million more trees in critical watersheds in various parts of the country by 2030.
vation, and talent development.
In denying Kazuo Okada’s motion, the appellate court recognized its limited capacity to receive evidence pertinent to the pending motion for reconsideration and clarification of the Status Quo Ante Order (SQAO) and to the main issue of Kazuo’s petition.
According to Guevarra, the ICC has jurisdiction over certain crimes only, such as genocide, crimes of aggression, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
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On Wednesday, the board of directors of TRLEI conducted its regular meeting since it assumed control over operations and management of the property on September 2.
He also underscored the DTI’s strategic economic priorities driven by industrialization and digitalization, citing measures that willfurther boost the Philippines’ foreign direct investments (FDIs) – the Corporate Recovery and Tax Benefits for Enterprises (CREATE Law), the potential ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the earnest negotiation efforts of DTI’s foreign-based trade service officers.
HE Philippines expects the creation of at least 22,000 jobs following government’s effort to secure $14.36 billion in investments culled from the state visits to Indonesia and Singapore.
BLACK Manila Standard TODAY ADDENDUM to the EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT of ESTATE with WAIVER of RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the estate of TIC CHING CHU GO has been extra-judicially settled among his heirs WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS consisting of: • 8,000 shares of Common Stock in New Leyte Asia Trading Corp.; • 8,900 shares of Common Stock in Leyte Asia Trading Company Inc.; • 23,700 shares of Common Stock in Uytingkoc Development 7,200Corp.; shares of Common Stocks in Asia Stars Hotel Corp.; • ½ aliquot portion of TCT No. 122-2010000386 including all existing improvements covered by Tax Declaration No. 201202-0023-00437 – Tacloban City; 1/ aliquot portion of TCT Nos. 122-2010000387, 1222010000389, 122-2010000390, including all existing improvements covered by Tax Declaration No. 2012-02-002400881 – Tacloban City; As per Doc. No. 390; Page No. 79; Book No. X; Series of 2022 before Notary Public ATTY. JERRY S. UY. (MS-SEPT. 10/17/24, 2022)
Derick Dimla, engineer-manager and head of Globe Telecom’s Network Technology Innovations, said technology-driven development has several key components: infrastructure, digital transformation, inno-
PH eyes $14.36b, 22k jobs from PBBM state visits
“In the meantime that there is no final ruling on administrability of the case or jurisdiction, I don’t think the Philippine government will extend a lot of cooperation to the ICC,” he added.
Navarro’s lawyers were able to obtain on the day before that, a court order signed by Taguig RTC Branch 267 Executive Judge Antonio Olivete, holding off the raffle of the rape case until his pending motions before the Court of Appeals (CA) are resolved. Jun David
AT the core of economic recovery and development lies a stable digital infrastructure across the country, with the government, private sector, and civil society working together and complementing each other’s strengths.
The President said the Philippine delegation managed to seal a total of 10 Letters of Intent (LOI) and 12 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 22 Indonesian and Singapore investors in the sectors of renewable energy, data centers, e-commerce, broadband technology, start-ups, government housing, and agriculture.
The ORAC score is also the unit of measure of antioxidants which is the body’s natural defense versus harmful compounds that are linked to multiple illnesses, including weakened immunity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
tained its their power and authority to act upon the issue as a regulatory board over all persons primarily engaged in gambling.
“The Philippines is open for business. Recent policy reforms, particularly on foreign investment ownership and other restrictions, as well as on incentives, have made the Philippines more conducive for foreign businesses. Together, we will make it happen in the Philippines,” Pascual said.
JOB FAIR. Business and the academe, joined by local political leaders, spearhead Job Fair 2022 being held at the SM City Marikina for jobseekers from the city and nearby localities. In photo are SM Supermalls senior assistant vice president Johanna Rupisan, Department of Labor and Employment director Lilibeth Cagara, SM regional human resources manager Eloisa Callejo, Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro, Marikina Rep. Maan Teodoro, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLM) president Dr. Eric Habijan, PLM vice president Marissa Tolentino, and PLM director Ryan Lim. Norman Cruz
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Guevarra made the statement when asked what possible legal recourse the government would take should the ICC proceed with its probe.
NEW CCP BUILDING. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) formally opens the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez, also called the new CCP Black Box Theater, built at the corner of Jalandoni and Sotto Streets within the CCP Complex in Pasay City. The event also marks the CCP’s 53rd founding anniversary. Leading the unveiling of the new buildng’s logo are CCP chairman Jaime C. Laya, CCP president Margie Moran-Floirendo, Presidential sister Irene Marcos-Araneta, and art patron and businessman Ignacio B. Gimenez. Danny Pata
Foundation cites DLSU-Dasma study on anti-oxidant properties of Narra tree
Dimla also emphasized that connectivity is not all about speed. “It has to be consistent, reliable, secure, available and accessible to all.”
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual, who presided over two roundtable meetings with select business associations and chambers of the two countries, enumerated the potential trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines.Pascualjoined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s on state visits to Indonesia and Singapore from September 4 to 7, 2022.
THE Taguig City prosecutor’s officer has filed two cases of rape and acts of lasciviousness against comedian-TV host Vhong Navarro, and were raffled off to two different trial judges onTheThursday.rapecase went to Judge Loralie Datahan of the Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 69, while the acts of lasciviousness charge went to Judge Angela Francesca Din of RTC Branch 116.
to resume with its investigation into the drug war, insisting that the international tribunal has no jurisdiction over it.
Of the 50 respondents, 35 entered a notguilty plea. The 15 others, including former Immigration deputy commissioner Marc Mariñas, entered no plea, prompting the anti-graft court to enter a not guilty plea for Mariñas’them.counsel
The state visits updated the international business and financial communities in Indonesia and Singapore on the Philippines’ economic performance, investment opportunities, and the administration’s socioeconomic agenda.
“We can appeal. The public can appeal the ruling that has jurisdiction, the Court is admissible, we can challenge that,” Guevarra said in an interview with CNN Philippines.
Only Okada and his interpreter were allowed to enter Okada Manila. Tonyboy Cojuangco, Dindo Espeleta, and other members of the so-called “ousted illegally-constituted board” were barred from entering the facility.
The order also asserted that the SQAO of the Supreme Court mandated only the return or Okada as a stockholder, director, chairman, and CEO of Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI).
Sandigan indicts 50 respondents in ‘Pastillas’ scam
On behalf of the country, Pascual signed the MOU for Cooperation in the Development and Promotion of the Creative Economy with Indonesia. Among others, the MOU was positioned to generate and develop more jobs in the Philippines’ creative sector.
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The DLSU study revealed that the ORAC scores of all methods tested displayed similarly high levels of antioxidant potency.
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“We will build a dynamic industry ecosystem that would generate quality and higher-paying jobs, advance environmental sustainability, and ensure shared prosperity for all,” Pascual told bankers and businessmen in Singapore.
For the Ayala group, he said, this goes beyond providing connectivity. “It is engaging partnerships, building and developing ecosystems, and having purpose-driven, inclusive innovation.”
On Thursday, the Philippines asked the ICC not
(ORAC) ORAC was described as a method developed by scientists at the National Institute of Health and Aging to measure the antioxidant capacity of different foods.
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“Indeed, our native trees are precious and they have medicinal value waiting to be tapped. It is a matter of time that cure to various illnesses could be discovered and developed into life-saving drugs that can help save millions of lives,” said MTFI chair retired Brig. Gen.
The 1971 Constitutional Convention or ConCon convened in June, seven months after the Constitu tional Convention delegates were elected, to draft a new constitution to replace the 1935 Constitution.
This was two months before the Plaza Miranda bombing during a political rally of the opposition Lib eral Party whereAquino Jr., the secretary general, was absent. The ConCon convened 15 months before the imposition of martial law.
He issued that statement at the height of the ten sion in the Taiwan Strait caused by the provocative visit by US speaker Nancy Pilose to Taiwan.
THE Ratification Cases is a series of petitions chal lenging the imposition of martial law imposed on September 21, 1972, when President Fedinand Mar cos issued Proclamation 1081.
The Court capped its decision by saying “This be ing the vote of the majority, there is no further judicial obstacle to the new Constitution being considered in force and effect.”
As king, he will have to change to be “scrupu lously neutral,” said Hazell.
Analyzing this rule, the presence of the US bases is already an advantage to any would-be adversary of China.More than that, the present-day alliance is totally different from those organized in the early 50s when the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) wasItformed.wasan alliance exclusively formed to counter communist insurgency in the region.
Ambassador Romualdez ignores the fact that the US has been allowing foreign forces to operate in those bases granted to the US under EDCA.
Nobody could recall when SEATO was officially disbanded.(Editor’s Note: SEATO, after a final exercise on February 20, 1976, was formally dissolved on June 30, 1977 during the US presidency of Jimmy Carter and the Philippine presidency of Ferdinand Marcos.
With around a thousand national elite athletes and millions of young Filipinos in the grassroots, there is not enough war chest for Eala and the PSC.
The Ratification cases culminated with the Su preme Court rendering a decision on March 31, 1973, in Javellana vs. Executive Secretary, which validated the 1973 Constitution.
Britain is a constitutional monarchy, with the king or queen as head of state. Support for a republic has stood at around 15 percent in the last two years.
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exposure, and the needed infrastructure or training venues.
Thetreaty.routine flight of Australian reconnaissance spy plane has become more frequent that skirmishes between China’s PLA air force have lately been ob served.Any incident involving foreign aircraft identified to have originated in the Philippines is most likely to involve the country.
There’s no doubt that he has a big shoe to fill. He is taking over from former PSC chair William Butch Ramirez whose leadership was largely credited for helping the country win its first ever Olympic gold medal through lady weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, not to men tion the country’s overall championship in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
“The blueprint to success is very sim ple,” Eala said, referring to coaching, sports psychology, proper nutrition, international
The approach then of the West and its allies was to form one alliance recognizing the US as leader and pointing the responsibility to an area where there is rebellion.Thealliance usually operates in an area where they have air and naval bases.
On the issue of whether or not petitioners are entitled to relief, six members of the court (Justices Makalintal, Castro, Barredo, Makasiar, Antonio, and Esguerra) voted to dismiss the petitions, thus uphold ing the 1973 Constitution and Marcos’s rule.
CJ Concepcion, together with Justices Zaldivar, Fernando, and Teehankee, voted to grant the petition.
The Ratification Cases finally put a lid on any legal challenge to the Marcos dictatorship. The deci sion paved the way for Marcos to exercise absolute powers as president until he was booted out of office in 1986.Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion, dissented from the Javellana case, and famously added “I dissent.” right after the dispositive portion.
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For instance, Australia is a member of AUKUS, a newly formed alliance made up of the US, UK and Australia to ostensibly supply that country of eight nuclear powered submarines as its main deterrent againstBesidesChina.membership with AUKUS, Australia has also existing treaty alliance with the US and New Zealand through the ANZUS Treaty.
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Hazell suggested there may be pressure on Charles to abdicate in favor of his son William, born in 1982, and he could “conceivably” do so, unlike his mother. king Albert stood down in 2013, at 79, in favor of his son, as did Juan Carlos I of Spain, the
(SEATO was established on September 8, 1954 with the United States, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan as founding members. The purpose of the organization was to prevent communism from gain ing ground in the region. )
The country is an active member of the IndoPacific states assigned to patrol the whole of South China Sea from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean with India, Japan and South Korea as overlap
If the PSC and the Bureau of Internal Revenue could come up with more specif ic guidelines on the implementation of this provision, funding would not be much of a problem for the new leadership of PSC.
In situations like the possible shooting down of China’s J-16 fighters or of Australia’s P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, the Philippines could be in volved in war initiated by a country not a signatory to a
“By harnessing the support of the private sector, we can create more Hidilyn Diazes
king George VI. “He’s not protected by the almost impenetrable shield of deference that surrounds the queen.” By contrast, “Charles has
If this happens, more funding will pour in and more help will go to the sporting community.
Republic’s chief executive Graham Smith said Charles’s accession would be “a major turning point”, with Barbados having ditched the monarch as head of state in November 2021, raising the prospect that others may follow suit. “It’s not going to be 1952 all over again,” he add ed, referring to the queen’s accession on the death of Wong/Ray
following year. Smith, however, Charles “is not going to give up.”
“I think that will carry him in very good stead when he becomes king.”
The very first Supreme Court set of petitions, known as the Plebiscite Cases, sought to stop the proposed ratification on the grounds, among others, that the Presidential Decree “has no force and effect as law because the calling... of such plebiscite, the setting of guidelines for the conduct of the same, the prescription of the ballots to be used and the question to be answered by the voters, and the appropriation of public funds for the purpose, are, by the Constitution, lodged exclusively in Congress...” and “there is no proper submission to the people there being no free dom of speech, press and assembly, and there being no sufficient time to inform the people of the contents thereof.”Eventually, however, the Supreme Court dis missed the petition for being moot and academic, when Marcos issued Proclamation 1102.
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But in particular our relations with China takes a uniqueWhenposition.thecountry decided to open diplomatic ties with China, we took it to mean cutting off dip lomatic relations with Taiwan as pre-condition to our recognizing the “one-China” policy adopted by the People’s Republic of China.
MANY of the country’s geopolitical observers won der whether it is this county that need to keep alliance with the US or it is the other way around.
Elderly King Charles III faces ‘testing times’
Our ambassador, who is a relative of the president, fortunately forgot that his foremost duty is to defend the country’s national interest.
Sensing a changing mood, the pressure group Republic began a billboard campaign in mid-2021 calling for the abolition of the monarchy.
Marcos then issued issued Presidential Decree 73, “Submitting to the Filipino people, for ratifica tion or rejection, the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines proposed by the 1971 Constitutional Convention, and appropriating funds therefor.” The Proclamation also set the plebiscite for ratification on January 15, 1973.
pingTheymembers.arethe so-called “Five Eyes” – an alliance of English-speaking nations in the Pacific.
In short, it was the US that signed the defense treaty with the host country only to effectively point at theToday,enemy.such defense structure is totally different.
The ambassador should know the country can never take an ambivalent position as if to sound out the country intends to open additional military bases including the allocation of a possible naval base.
He opted for an early retirement shortly after. He got his “sweet revenge” when Chief Justice Concep cion was appointed by President Corazon Aquino as a member of the 1987 Constitutional Commission that would draft the new charter.
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and Caloy Yulos. This is the vision behind the new Gintong Alay that we want to build,” he said.
The economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and most businesses are still struggling to keep up in these harsh times.What
With around a thousand national elite athletes and millions of young Filipinos in the grassroots, there is not enough war chest for Eala and the PSC
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How on Earth can the Philippines give assistance to Taiwan when it has no military alliance with that island?Besides, our relations with Taiwan is complicated because we made a unilateral commitment to adhere to the “one China” policy in maintaining our relations withEffectively,China. when we promised to recognize Chi na, we set limitations to our relations with Taiwan: that we cannot establish diplomatic relations with Tai wan or allow that island to host foreign military bases, allow it to use our existing military facilities granted to the US under the original US military bases we signed in 1946; which was subsequently superseded by our signing the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) and finally by allowing the return of the US bases under the Enhance Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).Onereason why the country is saddled in dealing with the US bases is essentially on how we muddled in our interpretation and purpose for stay of the US bases.Up to now, our ambassador cannot categorically define the purpose and objective of wanting the US to keep their bases here. Both the US and the Phil
This has alarmed China after the rioting resulted in the burning of several Chinese commercial establish ment. Australia sent troops without permission from the government of Solomon Islands.
The new king has long been known for his out spoken comments on topics from farming to mod ernist architecture, and often faced mockery and accusations of meddling, even if his environmental concerns have now become mainstream.
The Supreme Court at that time was composed of Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion, and Associate Justices Querube Makalintal, Calixto Zaldivar, Fred Ruiz Castro, Enrique Fernando, Claudio Teehankee, Antonio Barredo, Felix Makasiar, Felix Antonio and Salvador Esguerra. Chief Justice Roberto Concep cion wrote the ponencia.
Those who said that the Constitution was not val idly ratified were Querube Makalintal and Fred Ruiz Castro who voted to dismiss the petitions.
Political analysts never conceived the possibility of China attacking Taiwan; there exists no alliance between Taiwan and the Philippines.
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TRAINED from childhood to be king, Charles III has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history.But while his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1953 with huge fanfare and national ex citement aged just 25, her aging, eldest son will attract less enthusiasm, royal commentators said.
The ConCon delegates, headed by Marcos’prede cessor former President Diosdado Macapagal, who succeeded to that post when the previously elected ConCon president Carlos Garcia died two weeks after ConCon convened, presented the constitution, approved by the delegates on November 29, 1972, on December 1, 1972 to Marcos.
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As to whether or not the 1973 Constitution has been ratified validly, six members of the court an swered that the Constitution was not validly ratified.
Concepcion was chosen to head the Committee that drafted the provisions of the Judiciary and he obliged by drafting the rule on the extraordinary pow er of judicial review by the Supreme Court designed for the Javellana decision not to be repeated again.
In 1987, he was appointed by Aquino as the 16th chief justice of the Supreme Court. He would also make sure that many – although sadly and inexplica bly not all -- of the Marcos Supreme Court doctrines would be reversed.
Many political analysts are confused at what am bassador Romualdez wants to convey.
Born in 1948, Charles married Diana Spencer in 1981 and they had two sons, William and Harry, be fore their marriage fell apart, amid very public revela tions of Dianainfidelities.diedina high-speed car crash in Paris in 1997, aged 36. In 2005, Charles married his divorced long-term lover Camilla Parker Bowles.
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At the same time, Hazell praised Charles’s “very strong sense of public service and public duty”.
Never again must we have a Supreme Court that is not independent from
One other notable member of the Concepcion Court was associate justice Claudio Teehankee who, in the early days, was perceived to be a Marcos sup porter.He later became known as the court’s “activist” justice because of his dissenting opinions in many vital cases affecting the Marcos regime.
The Court ruled therein that the 1973 Constitution was “ratified by an overwhelming majority of all the votes cast by the members of all the barangays (citi zens’ assemblies) throughout the Philippines...” dur ing the 1973 constitutional plebiscite.
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a lifetime of being criticized, being lampooned”, he added.
The Philippines wanted to maintain low-level re lations with Taiwan called the Manila Economic Of fice (MECO) to facilitate the entry of Filipino work ers and to continue the robust trade with that island.
The Philippines cannot deny responsibility. China will blame us for allowing foreign aircraft to operate from our territory and use them to spy on its sensitive areas like the Hainan Island.
But the glory that was Gintong Alay was set in a different environment. It was the time when FM’s word was enough to compel one business firm to support a par ticular athlete.
the PSC can do is dig deep into the tax incentive system that the past PSC leaderships have failed to maximize.
Opinion polling by YouGov shows the prospect of Charles as monarch divides British public opinion almost equally.
This means that the country is given the choice which alliance it would wish to join, depending on the priority of its security and strategic interest.
It was this condition we agreed to before the Phil ippines formally opened diplomatic ties with China.
There was no clarity in this provision that even the PSC could not guarantee the exact amount or percentage that could be given to the private sector that will sponsor athletes or sports events recognized by the PSC.
So what more is needed to be done to keep the Philippines’ pride waving in the international arena?
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They are confused whether he represents the inter est of his country or that of the US.
Another, there is also the RIMPAC or Rim of the Pacific Exercise, which seeks to enhance interoper ability among Pacific Rim armed forces as a means of promoting stability in the region.
Listening to what Philippine ambassador to the US Jose Miguel Romualdez is saying, it seems it is the US that badly needs to keep them.
Eala needs support from the private sec tor, just like in the old days of President Bongbong Marcos’ father, former presi dent Ferdinand Marcos, did with his pet Project Gintong Alay.
RIMPAC was used by Australia to send military contingent to Solomon Islands during the unrest in November 2021 to test if it too has the power to im pose that country’s Monroe Doctrine in the Pacific.
On the same occasion he said: “…Manila and Washington were negotiating to expand the number of Philippine military outposts that American forces could use. The US is permitted to keep a rotating military presence in five locations in the Philippines owing to the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agree ment signed in 2014. Our military and the military of the United States are all looking into the possible areas... Additional bases may include a naval base.”
ippines insist we are committed to defending and in preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of theFromRepublic.one standpoint, US presence in those bases gives it the advantage. One classic example is the habit of the US to maintain a status quo or should we say on the application of its rule-based principle laid down by the US conceived alliance.
He was followed by other petitioners including Vi dal Tan, J. Antonio Araneta, Alejandro Roces, Manu
Newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala was a former athlete, sportscaster, basket ball commissioner and National Sports As sociation (NSA) official.
In 2022, just under a third of respondents said he would not make a good king, while almost exactly the same proportion said he would.
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By contrast, over 80 percent say the queen has done a fairly good or very good job.
Effectively, it was the US that sought to enter an agreement with the countries that would host the bases.
The members of the alliance is only allowed to supply the manpower and selected weapons given as what the US did to the Philippines army.
“I don’t expect that to change much when he be comes king,” said Hazell.
With the entire country placed under martial law, Marcos dissolved Congress, prominent opposition leaders, notably Benigno Aquino Jr. and Jose W. Dio kno, were arrested and placed in military jails. Some pro-administration legislators, like Roque Ablan Jr. of Ilocos Norte, were also jailed.
Nonetheless, in less than a year after the country opened diplomatic relations with China, the Philip pines sought to open some sort of commercial and economic office with Taiwan to protect our workers and to secure our continued economic interest which obviously did not cease in our decision to recognize China in June 1975.
IT’S very good to note that the new man at the helm of the government agency tasked to oversee Philippine sports is a sportsman himself and not just someone who earned his spot through political backing.
But neutrality could prove difficult as Scottish nationalists push for another referendum on indepen dence, while saying it will keep the monarchy, said Hazell.Itwould be “very difficult... for the monarch to remain scrupulously neutral throughout the referen dum campaign.”
Two or several alliances operate in the same area of geostrategic sphere with those countries identified as allies or member of one or two military alliances at the same time.
el Crudo, Antonio U. Miranda, Emilio de Peralta, and Lorenzo M. Tañada on January 23, 1973, and other senators who filed respective petitions against the Executive Secretary, as well as Senate President Gil Puyat and Senate President Pro Tempore Jose Roy, alleging that Congress must still hold session and that they were being prevented to do so by agents of the Government, invoking Proclamation 1102.
The Philippines is committed to uphold the UN charter except on palpable instance of open aggres sion and violation of our territorial integrity and sov ereignty.Todefend Taiwan if attacked by China is rather a looseThesupposition.observation made by our ambassador is rather an off-the cuff possibility.
It was a highly centralized form of alliance.
Tax incentives to sports’ corporate sponsors
“But everything starts with a vision. Ev erything starts with a plan. We are all allies. We are all partners in bringing forward the agenda of Philippine sports,” Eala added.
In a 2018 BBC interview, Charles made it clear he understood he would have to stop his public cam paigning.“I’mnot that stupid,” he said.
Finally, the Supreme Court rendered its decision in the celebrated case of Javellana v. Executive Sec retary, September 17, 1974, dismissing petitions for habeas corpus on the ground that Martial Law was a political question beyond the jurisdiction of the court; and that, furthermore, the court had already deemed the 1973 Constitution in full force and effect, replac ing the 1935 Constitution.
“It will be very difficult for him in terms of fol lowing the queen,” Robert Hazell, who founded the Constitution Unit at University College London, told AFP.“The monarchy is likely to go through, I think, some testing times.”
Romualdez cannot take two opposed positions for the country
There’s a provision in the PSC law that private businesses that will spend on sports sponsorship can apply for a tax credit.
At one point, he was quoted as saying “Nobody wants to have any kind of war or confrontation. We want to ask both countries to lessen the tension by having more dialogue and then trying to resolve all these issues because it’s in our part of the globe.”
In the said case, Josue Javellana filed a case ques tioning Proclamation 1102.
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ISLAMABAD—United Nations chief Antonio Guterres began a two-day visit to flood-hit Pakistan Friday that officials hope will boost global support for a hu manitarian crisis affecting millions.
“The classified records are the very subject of the government’s ongoing in vestigation,” it said.
Last month’s unprecedented FBI raid on Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida Mara-Lago home saw thousands of govern ment records, including the highly clas sified materials, retrieved. AFP
SEOUL— North Korea has passed a law declaring its readiness to launch preventive nuclear strikes, including in the face of conventional attacks, state media said Friday.
“The status of our country as a nuclear weapons state has become ir reversible”, Kim Jong Un said, KCNA reported.
The newly enacted law says North Korea can carry out a preventive nuclear strike “automatically” and “immediately to destroy the hostile forces” when a foreign country poses an imminent threat to Pyongyang, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
“Everything is drowned, everything washed away,” said Ayaz Ali, suffering from fever as he reluctantly took his place Thursday on a navy boat rescuing villagers from flooded rural communi ties in southern Sindh province.
“It’s very early, but we are see ing clear and real progress on the ground,” Blinken said after spend ing more than two hours with Zel ensky.Blinken vowed the United States would keep up assistance “until the aggression ceases and Ukraine is fully sovereign” and that pres sure on Russia would keep getting “heavier and heavier”.
“In his interrogation, he also stated that he was a so-called ‘qadi’ of the socalled ministry of education and min istry of justice,” Turkish media quoted Erdogan as saying. AFP
Zelensky, clad in his now signa ture military-green T-shirt, present ed a state award to Blinken as he voiced gratitude for the “enormous support” of the United States. AFP
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Turkey captures ‘senior’ IS leader
KYIV—Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counteroffensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
IN HONOR. The statue of Christ the Redeemer bears the colors of Great Britain’s flag on September 8 in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth II, in Rio de Janeiro. President Jair Bolsonaro declared three days of national mourning in Brazil “in condolence for the death of Her Majesty the Queen.” AFP
A third of the country is under water —an area the size of the United King dom—following record rains brought by what Guterres has described as “a mon soon on steroids.”
Turk, currently serving as assistant secretary general for policy, was tapped by Guterres on Wednesday and ap proved by the UN General Assembly by consensus on Thursday, to applause.
It asked Cannon to set aside her freeze on just over 100 classified docu ments seized in the August 8 raid on Trump’s Florida home and to keep them from the hands of any special master named to examine the seized materials.
ISTANBUL—President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that Turkey’s security forces had arrested a “senior executive” of the jihadist Islamic State group.Erdogan said the commander was known as Abu Zeyd.
The move effectively eliminates the possibility of denuclearization talks, with leader Kim Jong Un saying the country’s status as a nuclear state was now “irreversible”.
“Mr. Turk has devoted his long and distinguished career to advancing uni
GromovHopingsaid.tobuild on the momen tum, Blinken secretly travelled to Kyiv for his second trip during the war, passing through dark hall ways with sandbags in the sealed presidential compound to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky.
WASHINGTON—The US Justice De partment said Thursday it was appealing a Florida judge’s order to freeze access to thousands of documents, including top secret files, seized from former pres ident Donald Trump’s home.
The department said the order Mon day by federal court Judge Aileen Can non to sequester all the documents for review by an independent “special mas ter” hindered its ability to conduct crimi nal investigation related to Trump’s pos session of the classified documents.
In a tweet en route to Pakistan, Guterres said he wanted to “be with the people in their time of need, galvanize international support and bring global focus on the disastrous repercussions of climatePakistanchange.”receives heavy—often de structive—rains during its annual mon soon season, which are crucial for agri culture and water supplies.
The papers are part of an ongoing FBI criminal investigation into unauthorized possession of national defense informa tion, which comes under the Espionage Act, and Trump has no claim over them, the department said in its filing.
UN chief in Pakistan to boost flood aid
The law “publicly justifies Pyongyang’s use of its nuclear power” in the event of any military clash, Cheong Seong-chang of the Center for North Korea Studies at the Sejong Institute told AFP. AFP
“You have our word -- and our track record,” he told Zelensky.
In the area around Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city, forces pene trated 50 kilometres (30 miles) be yond Russian lines and “liberated” more than 20 towns and villages, senior military official Oleksiy
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“Say #NoToHate is the only powerful answer.”TheUN veteran replaces Bachelet, who was appointed four years ago with the specific intent of having a powerful female politician in the role.
Ukraine said its forces made gains in the north, the south and the east, prying back land seized by Russia which had hoped for a swift victory when it attacked nearly seven months ago.
CRYING SKIES. A person with a Union flag-themed umbrella shelters from the rain – as a double rainbow forms above him— by the Queen Victoria Memorial opposite Buckingham Palace on September 8. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognizable to billions of people around the world, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
The law specifically states the North can use nuclear weapons “in case of a nuclear or non-nuclear attack by hostile forces on the state leader ship and the command organization of the state’s nuclear forces”, among other situations, according to state media.
The announcement comes at a time of heightened tension between North and South, with Pyongyang blaming Seoul for the outbreak of COVID-19 in its territory and conducting a record number of weapons tests this year.
“Our heroes have already liber ated dozens of settlements. And today this movement continued,” said Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in an address to the na tion.“In total, more than a thousand square kilometres (nearly 400 sq miles) have been liberated since September 1,” he said shortly after announcing the recapture of Balak liya in the eastern Kharkiv region, a town which fell to Russian forces in early March.
Ukraine claims battlefield breakthrough; US hikes aid
Guterres’s choice of a figure un known to the wider public stands in contrast to his appointment of the highprofile Bachelet, who ended her tenure last week. AFP
His real name was Bashar Khattab Ghazal al-Sumaidai, Erdogan told re porters on board his flight home from a three-nation tour of the Balkans.
Erdogan said a UN Security Council report published in July identified Su maidai as “one of the senior executives of the (IS) terrorist organisation”.
versal human rights, notably the in ternational protection of some of the world’s most vulnerable people -- refu gees and stateless persons,” Guterres said in a statement.
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NATURALIZATION IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF MARIBEL LIM LIM CHUA to be naturalized as Filipino citizen pursuant to Republic Act No. 9139. SCN CASE NO. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x PETITION Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 9139, petitioner hereby submits a petition for naturalization to become a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines and respectfully declares: 1. My full name is MARIBEL LIM LIM CHUA, but I have also been known since childhood as MARIBEL LIM LIM or I have been judicially authorized to use the alias name(s) N/A 2. My present place of residence is Lot 9 Blk 7 Palm Drive, Green Heights Garden Village, Diversion Road, Buhangin City/ Municipality of Davao City Province of Davao del Sur and all my former places of residence are (please indicate periods of residence) 2000-2008-VINZON STREET, BARRIO OBRERO, DAVAO CITY 1993-2000-ROOM 710 DON MARIANO BLDG., SOLANO ST., SAN MIGUEL, 1962-1993-613MANILA M DE SANTOS STREET, BINONDO, MANILA 3. I was born on SEPTEMBER 19, 1962 in Manila Philippines. I have been a resident of the Philippines since birth. At present, I am a citizen or subject of China. 4. My father's name is MARIANO GO LIM and he was born on SEPTEMBER 23, 1937 in MANILA He is a citizen or subject of CHINA. My mother's name is LOLING LIM and she was born on OCTOBER 2, 1942 in MANILA. She is a citizen or subject of CHINA. 5. My trade, business, profession or lawful occupation is EMPLOYEE and from which I derive an average annual income of 1,400,00.00 , inclusive of bonuses, commissions and allowances. My wife's/husband's trade, business, profession or lawful occupation is N/A-retired and from which she derives an average annual income of P N/A (Where the above does not apply): I am exempt from the requirement of lucrative trade or occupation and from submitting income tax returns for the past three (3) years because I am a college degree holder [please state (1) degree obtained:N/A (2) name of school: N/A and (3) years graduated: N/A] who cannot practice my profession (the practice of which requires a government licensure examination) by reason of my citizenship. 6. My civil status is M I was married on Jan. 24, 1993 in MANILA. My wife's/husband's name is PAULINO CUA CHUA and she/he was born on in OCT. 28, 1957 in MANILA. She/he is a citizen or subject of PHILIPPINES and presently resides Lot 9 Blk 7 Palm Drive, Green Heights Garden Village, Diversion Road, Buhangin, Davao City 7. I am legally separated from my spouse; my marriage was annulled, per decree of legal separation/annulment dated N/A granted by N/A (please indicate the particular court which granted the same). am a widower/widow and my spouse died on N/A in N/A 8. I have two child/children, whose names, dates and places of birth and residences are as follows: NameDate of BirthPlaceBirthof Residence Aaron Jeremy Lim Chua July 13, 1995Manila Lot 9 Blk 7 Palm Drive, Green Heights Garden Village, Diversion Road, Buhangin, Davao City Sean Jericho Lim Chua July 10, 2000Davao 9. I received my primary and secondary education from the following public schools or private educational institutions duly recognized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), where Philippine history, government and civics are taught and prescribed as part of the school curriculum and where enrollment is not limited to any race or nationality: Name of School Place of SchoolDates of Study Highest Grade Completed St. Jude Catholic School Manila1968-1976 Elementary Graduate St. Jude Catholic School Manila1976-1980 High School Graduate De La Salle University Manila 1980-1984 College Graduate 10. I am able to read, write and speak Filipino and/or any of the following dialects of the Philippines: Tagalog 11. I have enrolled my minor children of school age in the following public schools or private educational institutions duly recognized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), where Philipine History, government and civics are taught and prescribed as part of the school curriculum and where enrollment is not limited to any race or nationality: Name of ChildName and Place of School Date Enrollmentof Aaron Jeremy Lim Chua Davao Christian High School 2000-2012 Aaron Jeremy Lim Chua De Lasalle University2012-2018 Sean Jericho Lim Chua Davao Christian High School 2005-2020 Sean Jericho Lim Chua De Lasalle University2020-uppresentto 12. I shall never be a public charge. I am of good moral character. I believe in the principles underlying the Philippine Constitution. I have conducted myself in a proper and irreproachable manner during the entire period of my residence in the Philippines in my relations with the constituted government as well as with the community in which I am living. I mingled socially with Filipinos and have evinced a sincere desire to learn and embrace the customs, traditions and ideals of the Filipino people. I have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications under Republic Act No. 9139. I am not opposed to organized government or affiliated with any association or group of persons who uphold and teach doctrines opposing all organized governments. I am not defending or teaching the necessity or propriety of violence, personal assault or assassination for the success and predominance of one's ideas. I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy. I have not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude. I am not suffering from mental alienation or from any incurable contagious disease. The country of which I am a citizen or subject is not at war with the Philippines and grants to Filipinos the right to be naturalized citizens or subjects thereof. 13. It is my true and honest intention to become a citizen of the Philippines and to renounce absolutely and forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, and, particularly, to CHINA of which at this time I am a citizen or subject. I will reside continuously in the Philippines from the date of the filing of this petition up to the time of my admission to Philippine citizenship. 14. My character witnesses are ALGER CHUA TANG and THERESA ESCOVIDAL TEE both Filipino citizens, of legal age, and residing at PACO, MANILA and PARAÑAQUE CITY respectively, who have executed sworn statements attached hereto in support of my instant petition, together with: (a) brief biographical data about themselves; (b) detailed statements on the dates they first came to know me, the circumstances of our initial acquaintance and the reasons and extent of our continuing familiarity; and (c) the number of times they have acted as character witnesses in other petitions for naturalization.16.Otherdocuments submitted by the petitioner in support of his/her petition: N/A PRAYER WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that petitioner be conferred Philippine citizenship pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No, 9139. Dated at Davao City, Metro Manila, this day of _July, 2022__ Telephone Number: 0918-8885511 E-Mail Adress: mari_lim_chua@yahoo.com Right Thumbmark of Petitioner Petitioner's signature and right thumbmark naturalization. _12 Name and Signature of Petitioner
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Turkish media said there were some indications Sumaidai may in fact be the man known as Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi—an Iraqi who is the new self-proclaimed caliph, or leader, of the entire IS Erdogangroup.only referred to Sumaidai as a top IS official in Syria.
Pakistan officials say it will cost at least $10 billion to rebuild and repair damaged infrastructure—an impossible sum for the deeply indebted nation -- but the priority, for now, is food and shelter for millions made homeless.
Austria’s Volker Turk appointed next United Nations rights chief
UNITED NATIONS -- The United Na tions on Thursday approved Austrian diplomat Volker Turk to be its new high commissioner for human rights, replac ing former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet in the sensitive, high-profile post.The 57-year-old envoy has spent most of his career within the UN sys tem, with a particular focus on refu gees, and worked closely with Secre tary-General Antonio Guterres when the latter headed the global body’s refugee agency.
DOJ appeals freeze on review of Trump docs
“In my thirty-year long #UNHCR work with refugees, I have seen time and again the consequences of hate speech and its dehumanizing effect on people,” Turk wrote in July on Twitter.
Nokor law makes nuclear program ‘irreversible’, scuttles de-nuke talks
But a downpour as intense as this year’s not been seen for decades, and Paki stan officials blame climate change, which is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather around the world. AFP
“(The sector) is under threat because climate change is a reality and what we are seeing now will happen again,” he says worriedly.
DMCI Holdings Inc. of the Consunji Group rose 1.9 per cent to P10.50, while AbaCore Capital Holdings Inc. climbed 1.5 percent to P2.77.
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index added 12.26 points, or 0.2 percent, to 6,606 on a value turnover of P4.3 billion. Gainers beat losers, 97 to 77, with 56 issues unchanged.
ENERGY WOES. EU commissioner for Energy Estonia’s Kadri Simson (from left) listens to German Federal minister of economic affairs and climate action Robert Habeck as Greek Energy Minister Konstantinos Skrekas and Poland’s Minister of Climate and Environment Anna Moskwa look on during an energy ministers meeting to find solutions to rising energy prices at the EU headquarters in Brussels on September 9, 2022. AFP
Emperador Inc. of business tycoon Andrew Tan, the biggest liquor maker, however, fell 3.6 percent to P20.10, while SM Prime Holdings Inc. of the Sy Group, the largest mall opera tor, declined 2.7 percent to P36.40.
Heatwave batters Spain’s Mediterranean mussel production
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The relentless sun has heated up the mix of fresh and saltwater along Cata lonia’s delicate coastal wetlands where the River Ebro flows into the Mediter ranean.Ona scorching summer morning in Deltebre, one of the municipalities of the Delta, the mussel rafts—long wooden structures with ropes at tached which can each grow up to 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of mussels— should be teeming with workers hur rying around during the busy season.
For years now, the harvest in the Delta has been brought forward, cutting short a season that once ran from April to August.
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“We lost the yield that was left, which wasn’t much, because we were working to get ahead so we wouldn’t go through this,” explains Carles Fer nandez, who advises the Ebro Delta’s Federation of Mollusc Producers (Fepromodel).“Buttheproblem is that we’ve lost the young stock for next year and we’ll have quite a high cost overrun.”
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His warning that “we need to act now forthrightly, strong ly” followed comments from his deputy Lael Brainard, who said policymakers would lift borrowing costs for as long as it takes to bring inflation down from 40-year highs.
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This photograph taken on August 10, 2022 shows a bunch of next season seeds of Mediterranean mussel, almost all dead, in a farm structure on the open sea off the coast near Deltebre, south of Tarragona. AFP
The greenback’s softness came even after Fed chief Jerome Powell reasserted the bank’s determination to keep hiking rates to fight prices, even at the cost of economic growth.
Thursday’s drastic increase was not the end of the ECB’s work, how ever, with the central bank saying it “expects to raise interest rates fur ther” at its next meetings. AFP
But he hopes it will help ensure his future in a sector that employs 800 people directly or indirectly in the Ebro Delta.
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of young stock in the Delta, initial estimates suggest.Andproducers are calculating their losses at over one million euros ($1,000,000) given they will now have to buy young mollusks from Italy or Greece for next year.
“Imagine a forest, it’s like 60 or 80 percent of the trees dying, with the resulting impact on its associated biodiversity,” she says.
New York’s rise filtered through to Asia, where Hong Kong rose close to three percent heading into a long weekend, while Tokyo, Syd ney, Shanghai, Singapore, Welling ton, Mumbai and Bangkok were also well up. With AFP
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With the country hit by a long and brutal heatwave this summer, the wa ter temperature in the Ebro Delta, the main mussels production area of the Spanish Mediterranean, is touching 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahr enheit).And any grower who hasn’t re moved their mollusks in time will have lostButeverything.that’snot the worst of it: most of next year’s crop has also died in one of the most intense marine heatwaves in the Spanish Mediterranean.
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Eurozone inflation hit a record 9.1 percent in August, as steep increases in the price of energy in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine heaped pressure on households and businesses.Consumer prices were likely to continue to rise quickly “for an ex tended period,” the ECB said in a statement, with its latest forecasts ex pecting inflation to average 8.1 per cent in 2022.
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‘Tropical’ Mediterranean Hit by coastal erosion and a lack of sediment supply, the rich ecosystem of the Ebro Delta— a biosphere reserve and one of the most impor tant wetlands of the western Mediterranean--is particularly vulnerable to climate change.
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The “major step” quickened the ECB’s move away from a “highly ac commodative level of policy rates” to one that would bring inflation back to its two-percent target, it said.
FRANKFURT, Germany—The Eu ropean Central Bank announced the largest rate hike in its history Thurs day and said there were more to come as it scrambles to pull inflation down from record Policymakersheights.lifted the ECB’s key rates by 75 basis points, a leap matched only by a technical move made in 1999 shortly after the central bank’s founding.
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The rest of Asian markets rallied Friday, with investors largely pricing in more interest rate hikes aimed at taming runaway inflation.
The more confident mood was reflected in a dip in the dol lar, which has surged in recent weeks to multi-decade highs against its major peers owing to the Federal Reserve’s hawk ish tilt to tighter monetary policy.
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The succession of heatwaves on land has generated another at sea which—pending anal ysis of all the data in November—may turn out to be “the worst” in this area of the Mediterra nean since records began in the 1980s.
He is mulling an increase in his production of oysters, which are more resistant to high temperatures, but which currently represent just 10 percent of his output.
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DELTEBRE, Spain—”There’s noth ing left here,” sighs Javier Franch as he shakes the heavy rope of mussels he’s just pulled to the surface in northeast ern Spain. They are all dead.
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And this extreme summer, when Spain endured 42 days of heatwave—a record three times the average over the past de cade, the AEMET national forecaster says—has also left its mark below the sur face of the water.
“If we compare it with a wildfire, one can have an impact, but if you keep having them, it will probably mean the affected populations are not able to recuperate,” Cebrian said.
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“When you have a week when temperatures are higher than 28C, there can be some mortali ty, but this summer it has lasted almost a month and a half,” with peak temperatures of almost 31C, says Fepromodel head Gerardo Bonet.
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The Frankfurt-based institution was on a “journey” to raise interest rates and tame inflation, ECB Presi dent Christine Lagarde said at a press conference.TheECB already exceeded expecta tions at its July meeting with a 50-ba sis-point increase in interest rates, its first hike in more than a decade.
By the end of July, experts said the western Mediterranean was experienc ing an “exceptional” marine heatwave, with persistently hotter-than-normal temperatures posing a threat to the en tire marine ecosystem.
“The high temperatures have cut short the season,” says Franch, 46, who has spent almost three decades working for the firm founded by his father, which has seen production fall by a quarter this year.
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“There must be a justification of the sale made to the TWG as Move IT is under the jurisdiction of the government inter-agency group, so the legality of the sale, and the alleged subsequent auto matic granting of the accreditation can be studied,” said Ariel Lim, chairman of Na tional Public Transport Coalition.
Exchange okays AREIT’s P15.46-b ALI share swap
“Given the transition of government, we prudently and proactively informed all relevant government agencies - based on our rigorous legal due diligence,” it said.
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla said last week that the recent peso weak ness was due mainly to a “stron ger dollar.”
The agreement increases the energy storage capacity of Prime Infra’s renew able energy portfolio by 6,000 megawatthours per day or a maximum continuous
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cerns on metrics and procedures used for assessing country compliance with the international organization’s trans parency requirements.
EITI will complement the administra tion’s agenda on transparency and ac countability.
AREIT Inc. said Friday it obtained the approval of the Philippine Stock Exchange on the listing of additional shares covering the property-for-share swap with parent Ayala Land Inc.
The first is located in Laguna and is undergoing pre-development by Ahunan, and the second is OVWPI’s pumped hydro plant in Wawa, Rizal,
Ricafort said prices of other global commodities such as wheat also moderated Friday.
He said that the acquisition of Move It should not mean that Grab automatically acquired the TWG accreditation given to Move It.
OVWPI is in the pre-development stage of the 500-megawatt Wawa Pumped Storage Hydropower project in Rizal province, with construction tar geted to start next year.
“If Move IT does not want to operate under the pilot study, then they should say so,” Inton said.
The PH-EITI multi-stakeholder group is chaired by the DOF and is composed of representatives from the government, industry and civil society.
AREIT then received P15.46 billion worth of properties from ALI and its subsidiaries.Theseinclude three Vertis North Commercial Development office buildings and a retail podium in Que zon City; One and Two Evotech in Nuvali Santa Rosa, Laguna; Bacolod Capitol Corporate Center and Ayala Northpoint Technohub in Negros Oc cidental; and office condominium units at BPI-Philam Life buildings in Makati and Madrigal Business Park in Alabang.Thedeals expanded AREIT’s gross leasable area to 549,000 square meters and assets under management to P53 billion.AREIT said the property-for-share swap resulted in a 13 percent yearon-year increase in the company’s dividend per share in the first half of 2022.AREIT also entered into proper ty-for-share swap deal with ALI in March. Under the deal, ALI will inject six Cebu-based office buildings worth P11.25 billion to AREIT.
Other renewable projects in Prime Infra’s pipeline are a 1,200-MW PSH plant in Pakil, Laguna; a solar project in Tanauan, Batangas and Maragondon, Cavite; and the Terra Solar project, a solar power facility with a capacity of 2,500 MW combined with 4,000-MWh battery energy storage system. Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla (fourth from left), along with four former in the book, Minds, Brave Hearts: The People of the Landingin (third from left). With them are (from left) former governors Tetangco and
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GLOBE Telecom Inc. pegged the final price of its planned stocks right offering at P1,680 per share next month.
The government began implementing the EITI in 2013 pursuant to Section 14 of Executive Order No. 79, s. 2012 and Executive Order No. 147, s. 2013 that created the Philippine EITI.
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SB CAPITAL Investment Corp., the invest ment banking arm of Security Bank Corp., signed separate service agreements with the Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) and MUFG Se curities Asia to bolster its global reach.
AREIT is the first real estate invest ment trust company listed on the PSE. Its share price declined by 0.5 percent Friday to P38.70.
“Ahunan’s hydropower projects are aligned with the government’s thrust to accelerate the development of renew able energy resources and reduce heavy reliance on fossil fuels,” Lucci said.
underAhunanpre-development.saidthedevelopment of pumped storage plants is a move away from the traditional oil or gas-based power for mid-merit and peaking. It said the pumped storage project is also an energy storage system, allowing greater penetration of renewable energy sources as it can absorb and generate electricity to follow the variability of wind and solar plants.
Jose Cuisia Jr. ICTSI UNIT EXPANSION. Contecon Manzanillo, International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s business unit operating at the Port of Manzanillo, adds four new state-of-the-art rubber tired gantries to its landside equipment fleet to further consolidate cargo movement in Mexico’s most important port. Representing an investment of $8 million, the new RTGs will help speed up container loading and unloading times at the terminal. They also reaffirm the company’s commitment to continue strengthening and expanding the port for the benefit of the supply chain.
Hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve pushed demand for the US dollar.
It also expects the peso to trade between P51 and P55 against the US dollar from 2003 to 2008. The peso closed 2021 at 50.99 against the dollar, weaker than 48.023 on the last trading day of 2020.
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countryAREIT in return will issue 252,136,383 shares to ALI.
“We welcome the opportunity to reengage in EITI. We also commend the progress of the EITI board in reviewing the validation standard and making it more relevant to implementing coun tries. We believe that EITI is an impor tant tool for resource-rich countries like the Philippines to improve transparency and increase accountability in the man agement and governance of the extrac tive industries,” said Diokno.
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THE Marcos administration demon strated its commitment to pursue trans parency in natural resource governance by rejoining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and enabling the continued development of the min ing sector, the Department of Finance saidFinanceFriday.Secretary Benjamin Diokno sent a letter to EITI chair and former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark to express support for good gov ernance and anti-corruption measures in maximizing the extractive sector’s con tribution to resource mobilization and sustainable economic growth.
SB Capital, together with Krungsri, will provide merger and acquisition advisory ser vices to capture cross-border M&A oppor tunities, similar to its existing arrangement with MUFG. Julito G. Rada
The transaction will expand ARE IT’s gross leasable area to 673,000 sqm and expand its AUM to P64 bil lion.
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The inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee originally expected the peso-dol lar exchange rate this year to settle between P51 and P53.
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Clark in an Aug. 23, 2022 letter in vited Diokno to re-state the country’s commitment to the EITI on behalf of the Marcos administration and build on the progress that the Philippines achieved in the past nine years.
AREIT said the exchange approved the additional listing of 483,254,375 shares to be issued to ALI.
Under the planned SRO from Oct. 3 to 7, shareholders will be entitled to one share for every 13.2366 common shares owned.
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Michael Ricafort, chief econo mist of Rizal Commercial Bank ing Corp., said the peso “sharply gained versus the US dollar” which was “considered a healthy correction.”
PSH plants store and generate elec tricity by moving water between two reservoirs at different elevations. Wa ter is pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir during off-peak hours to store underutilized energy, then released from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir to generate elec tricity in times of high demand.
Ahunan, in a bid to ensure the timely supply of power to Meralco, nominat ed two pumped hydro plants, either of which can supply the needed 500-MW energy under its offer.
The tentative listing date at the Philippine Stock Exchange is set on Oct. 28.
Data from the Bankers Asso ciation of the Philippines showed the local currency gained P0.36 to close at a five-day high on a vol ume turnover of $1.15 billion.
Ahunan offered to supply power retail er Manila Electric Co. with 500 MW of mid-merit power using pumped storage hydropower as an energy storage system.
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Ahunan’s pumped storage plants have a capability of a minimum guaran teed output of 12 hours per day cover ing the peak hours of Meralco.
central bank chiefs, leads the celebration of the BSP’s rich history as told
The six buildings are eBloc Towers 1 to 4 located at Cebu IT Park, ACC Tower and Tech Tower located at Aya la Center Cebu, which have gross leas able area of 124,299 square meters, with an overall occupancy rate of 97 percent leased by major BPOs in the
Ahunan’s offer is subject to competi tive challenge under the Department of Energy rules, with Ahunan having the right to match any comparative proposals.
Digital Pinoys supported Inton’s state ment.
MUFG is the largest financial institution in Japan and has a 20-percent stake in Se curity Bank―with both leveraging on their combined networks and capabilities to col laborate on various initiatives. Krungsri is Thailand’s fifth largest bank and is a partner of Security Bank through MUFG.
Power Inc., a subsidiary of Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. of business tycoon Enrique Razon Jr., agreed to acquire a 67-percent stake in renewable energy developer Olympia Violago Water and Power Inc.
Transport groups call for review of Grab’s acquisition of Move IT
THE peso rebounded to 56.82 against the US dollar on Friday, which an economist said was a “healthy correction” from a re cord low of 57.18 Thursday.
THE Monetary Board, the policy-making body of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, ap proved the Regulatory Sandbox Frame work, which formalizes the test and learn approach―a system that allows financial in stitutions, third-party service providers and new players to offer financial products and services using new technology to a limited number of customers in a controlled envi ronment.Theframework enables the participants in the sandbox to explore the potential of new technologies without posing significant risks to financial stability or harming the consumers.BangkoSentral Governor Felipe Medalla said the BSP always championed responsi ble innovation “since we see it as a catalyst to promote efficiency in the financial system and expand financial inclusion.”
Diokno said ther government agen cies, industry and civil society stake holders who have been actively im plementing EITI in the country, are supportive of the move to rejoin the global initiative.
FOUR transport civic groups asked the government’s inter-agency technical working group in charge of conducting the pilot test of motorcycle taxi services in the Philippines to review the sale of Move It Philippines to Grab.
Lawyer Ariel Inton, founder of Law yers for Commuters Safety and Protec tion, said the “deal between Grab and Move IT is designed for Grab to have instant accreditation by virtue of its ac quisition of Move It which was granted accreditation by the TWG.”
PSE INDEX CLOSING Friday, September 9, 2022 12.266,606.00PTS. F oreign e xchange r ate Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Currency UnitUS DollarPeso United States Dollar 1.00000057.1400 Japan Yen TaiwanDollar0.0324051.8516NewMalaysiaRinggit0.22227212.7006IndiaRupee0.0125520.7172ChinaYuan0.1437558.2142KoreaEuroEuroUAEThailandIndonesiaRupiah0.0000670.0038BruneiDollar0.70942140.5363SaudiBahrainDinar2.652942151.5891AustraliaDollar0.67480038.5581SingaporeDollar0.71194640.6806CanadaDollar0.76400043.6550SwitzerlandFranc1.02986658.8465HongUKPound1.15050065.73960.0069400.3966KongDollar0.1274007.2796ArabiaRial0.26607815.2037Baht0.0274271.5672Dirham0.27227915.55800.99990057.1343Won0.0007230.0413ZealandDollar0.60520034.5811 Source: BSP 786,996,387 TOTAL TRADES 50,694 TOTAL VALUE (IN PHP) 4,270,311,932.20 DECLINES 77 UNCHANGED 56 BSP BOOK LAUNCHING. Bangko Sentral ng
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipi nas followed the move of the Fed by raising the overnight borrow ing rate by 175 basis points this week to 3.75 percent in a bid to temper inflation and the peso de preciation.TheBSP kept the policy rate at a record low of 2 percent in 2020 and 2021 to support the economy’s recovery from the CO VID-19Ricafortpandemic.predicted that the peso would recover against the US dol lar in the fourth quarter, backed by seasonal higher inflows from remittances and export sales.
The agreements are seen to enhance the promotion of onshore and offshore business opportunities for the bank’s inbound and outbound clients.
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Peso rebounds to close at 56.82 versus US dollar
“The peso also strengthened as global crude oil prices lingered among the lowest levels in seven to eight months recently, thereby could also help reduce the coun try’s oil imports,” he said.
Move IT said in a statement it remains as one of the three motorcycle operators,
“We are deeply committed to ensuring that attendant risks in using new technolo gies are effectively managed through en abling and responsive regulations,” Medalla said.Under the framework, each sandbox will undergo a four-stage process including ap plication, evaluation, testing and exit stages. The sandbox project will run for 12 months, and the BSP will determine whether the sandboxed product/service is “fit for broader or mass adoption.” Julito G. Rada
generation at 500 MW for 12 hours.
and its accreditation would not transfer to Grab.“This is the same situation in Angkas, one of the two other MC taxi operators, which got investments from a foreign company. Creador, the investor, did not acquire the accreditation of Angkas,”’the company said.
“The agreement will integrate Ahu nan and OVWPI’s capabilities in sup port of Prime Infra’s energy business objective―to respond quickly to de mand through clean and renewable power,” Prime Infra president and chief executive Guillaume Lucci said in a statement.
Curiously, Ryukyu Golden Kings signed up former San Miguel player Jay Washington for their coming season campaign in the Japan B League.The40-year-old Washington played five seasons with the Beermen, where he won two championships and two Best Player of the Conference award.
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The Beermen and Tropang Giga are coming off fresh from their grueling all-Filipino finals series that went the full route, with San Miguel emerging winner in the deciding Game 7.
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Singson, who topped the Splendido Taal stop last May, also bounced back from a disastrous second round 81 with a Despite74. her runaway triumph, Malixi said she was far from being satisfied with her two-over total, citing her struggle off the mound that often sent her ball on bad lies or under the trees.
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The Beermen with import Thomas Robinson in tow, are going up against Anyang KGC in Seoul, Korea, while the Tropang Giga and import Cameron Oliver will have their hands full against the Bay Area Dragons in Manila.
The Mapua Cardinals and their intact roster are favored to reach the Final FourTheagain.Randy Alcantara-coached Cardinals will have veterans Warren Bonifacio, Paolo Hernandez and Bryan Lacap back in action.
Management committee chief Estafanio Boquiron of host EAC said that the protocols are working since the league implemented a bubble setup, following a situation involving the undermanned Letran squad.
The 6’7” forward also had stints with the Tropang Giga and won a pair of title with them, the last one coming during the 2021 Philippine Cup.
The IOC detailed its plans for the boxing for Paris 2024 in a memo sent to the International Boxing Association’s Russian president Umar Kremlev and circulated to national Olympic committees on Thursday, the same day the organization executive board met at the Olympic House in Lausanne.
ment with schools that they all go into a bubble for the opening and to protect the players and the coaches from the virus,” Boquiron told the Manila Standard.Boquiron added that minimum protocols like putting on face masks and sanitizing places that people go into will help the everyone stay safe.
Ikeda scrambled for a 77 marred by bogeys in the last four holes but still came out solo second with a 15over 231, edging Harmie Constantino and Gretchen Villacencio for the top P101,250Constantino,purse. a two-leg winner, limped with a 79 while Villacencio bogeyed the closing par-3 hole for a second straight 76 as they finished joint third with amateur Mafy Singson at 232s.
Her faltering windup likewise didn’t matter as Malixi showed she’s a cut above the rest, cruising to the easy win with a two-over 218 over 54 holes on superb shot-making, iron play and putting on a demanding course that bedeviled the games of the rest of the field.
in Group A with Taipei Fubon Braves and Ryukyu Golden Kings.
The Knights have since returned to practice on Thursday after four players, w ho tested positive for COVID-19, have all recovered following five days of “Lastquarantine.Sept.1, we had an agree-
ANTIPOLO—Amateur Rianne Malixi turned the final round of the ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge into a victory walk here yesterday, completing a dominant 13-stroke triumph over Chihiro Ikeda while playing pressure-free after virtually sealing it all with a decisive second round 70 Thursday.
POC hopes more PH boxers can make it to Paris Olympics
League officials said this as Season 98 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association formally opens Saturday with the men’s basketball games at the Araneta Coliseum and with the theme “Achieve Greatness Everyday.”Swabtests to detect the presence of the virus will be regularly done to athletes, coaches and officials in the next four months as a precaution.
For details, contact event organizer and Sports Program Development director Bobby Mangunay at 0915-4046464.FloresandCua are also vying in the 16-U play headlined by top seed Josh Lim and No. 2 Randy Pausanos with Francisco, Bernaldez and Vosotros also seeing action in girls’ 16-U which lured a huge 32-entry draw top-billed by Dhea Cua and beefed up by Kyle Sonza, Janna Mamac and Faith Lazaro.
Francisco from Sultan Kudarat, on the other hand, braces for a tough challenge from Chelsea Bernaldez, Juliana Carvajal and Angel Vosotros, among others, in the girls’ centerpiece division of the tournament presented by Dunlop and put up by Palawan Pawnshop president/ CEO Bobby Castro.
San Miguel is with Anyang KGC
“The IOC [International Olympic Committee] has designated five continental games as one of three qualifiers for Paris 2024,” Tolentino said on Friday. “After those continental championships, the IOC has also set two more world qualifiers in 2024.”
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After the opening games at the Big Dome, action will begin in a semi-bubble setup at the FilOil Ecocenter in San Juan on Sunday.
The squad, which also includes Toby Agustin, Marc Cuenco, Dan Gamboa, Enrico Garcia and Paolo Hernandez, still has the chemistry in them to make it back to the finals, according to Alcantara.
Su icient protocols in place as NCAA Season 98 opens
Boxing has contributed a total of four silvers and four bronzes out of the Philippines’ 1-5-8 gold-silver-bronze haul in 22 Summer Games appearances.
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The IOC will supervise the qualifiers and competitions for Paris 2024, while stressing in the same memo that boxing remains out of the Los Angeles 2028 Games program pending the resolution of the leadership and credibility crisis at the IBA.
This week’s battle for top honors in eight age-group categories is also tipped to be a tossup among the big guns and the lesser lights with Ben Flores, Pete Cua, Zhul Pantaran and Kristofer Espinoza all primed to crowd Serna from Butuan in the boys’ 18-and-under side.
POC president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino
The five-day Group 2 tournament, dubbed the PPS-PEPP Rep. John Tracy Cagas national age-grouper, marked the resumption of the junior circuit after giving way to the Open championship in Davao del Norte last week with fourth-ranked Cebuano Joshua Kinaadman foiling No. 3 Eric Jed Olivarez for the championship.
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(Santiago), European Games (Krakow), Pacific Games (Honiara) and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa.
Harmie Constantino and Marvi Monsalve pour water on Rianne Malixi, who won the ICTSI Valley Golf Ladies Challenge in Antipolo City. Manny Marcelo
This means that only participating teams are required travel to and from the playing and venue during the course of the season.
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NEWLY-crowned PBA Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen and runner-up TNT Tropang Giga will be tested right away on opening night of the 2022-23 East Asia Super League.
“I learned a lot and it (output) tells me that I need to practice more,” said Malixi, whose latest exploit was two strokes short of her 15-stroke romp over Constantino in her first LPGT foray at Midlands last December and it came three shots off Princess Superal’s record 16-stroke winning margin over Cyna Rodriguez at Highlands in 2018.
VINCE Serna and Sanschena Francisco set out for explosive starts to fuel their respective title drive in the premier division of the PPS-PEPP national juniors tennis championships, which got going Friday at the Digos City Tennis Club in Davao del Sur.
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The Paris Olympics are set from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
“It was hard—my tee shots almost always landed on a bad lie or under the trees. But I was able to make good recoveries with my iron game and putting. But I enjoyed the week,” said the ICTSI-backed ace, who notched her third Ladies Philippine Golf Tour trophy following her victories at Midlands to close out the 2021 season and at Luisita to kick off this year’s Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.-organized circuit.
San Miguel, TNT to be tested early in EASL openers
HE Hangzhou 19th Asian Games that were postponed a year for September 2023 would be decisive for Filipino boxers hoping to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, according to Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.
Anyang KGC, runner-up in the Korean Basketball League last season, will also see Filipino recruit Rhenz Abando, who was NCAA RookieMVP last year with reigning champion Letran Knights, in action.
“We welcome San Miguel and TNT. We know from EASL’s previous event just how good these teams are, and we can’t wait to match up with them again and travel to Manila,” said Seoul SK Knights star Kim Sun Hyung.
With TNT and Bay Area Dragons in Group B meanwhile, are Utsonomiya Brex and Seoul SK Knights.
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Malixi’s bogeys in the first two holes hardly flustered the 15-year-old rising star as her pro rivals all continued to struggle on the challenging Valley South and the national team spearhead buckled down to work and gunned down birdies on Nos. 5 and 12 before closing out with two more bogeys for a 74.
Season 97 ended with the Cards carrying a record of 7-2 and a slot in the championship round, where they lost to the Knights.
The IOC didn’t specify in the memo how many boxers from the continental games would qualify for Paris 2024 as well as on the two world qualifiers in 2024.The Hangzhou Asian Games were originally scheduled this month but were moved to September 23 to October 8 next year because of Covid-19 scare in China.
The Kings and Beermen will meet for the first time on Nov. 2.
“With three qualifiers, we have high hopes that we could send more boxers to Paris,” added Tolentino.
The season begins with host Emilio Aguinaldo College confronting Arellano University in the 3:30 p.m. opener, w ith San Beda University meeting Mapua University at 6 p.m.
Universities and other institutions for higher learning attract students not just from neighboring provinces but from other countries as well, providing Metro Cebu with a rich pool of highly skilled talent. Reputable Metro Cebu-based tertiary schools include the University of Cebu, University of San Carlos, University of San Jose–Recoletos, University of the Visayas, and the local campus of the University of the Philippines.
CLIMATE-RESILIENT BAMBOO HOMES SHOWCASED. Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. and Hineleban Foundation recently showcased three model houses at Hineleban’s Tuminugan Farm in Bukidnon which were designed and built using CementBamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) as housing prototypes for future affordable housing projects in the region. The Hineleban and Base Bahay Foundations hope to create more awareness around the use of sustainable material such as bamboo in future housing initiatives in Mindanao; to showcase the use Base Bahay’s Cement Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) for housing; and to encourage more developers of affordable housing to consider the use of bamboo–a material abundant across Mindanao and BARMM – as sustainable building material. To date, Base Bahay has built more than 1,200 CBFT houses across the Philippines sheltering about 5,000 individuals in 12 communities. Shown in photo are the model houses as part of Tuminugan Farm’s walking farm tour. A Mindanaoinspired design graces each of the model homes, built in three sizes: the standard Base Bahay house with a floor area of 25 sq m; a medium-sized 30.6 sq m version that comes with a porch; and the largest, a 66.44 sq m home complete with a ground floor dedicated to service functions, a second floor for bedrooms, and a loft area that can be used as storage or as an additional sleeping area.
Grade A office space and is pre-certified for LEED Gold and is on track for WELL, BERDE, and EDGE certifications.
A DOSE OF CAVITE CULTURE. The local government of Silang in Cavite is boosting tourism, the enrichment of local heritage, arts and culture, particularly its efforts to brand the town as a center of ornamental plants. Mayor Alston Kevin Anarna recently signed an executive order creating the Silang Council of Local Heritage, Arts and Culture to serve as catalyst for programs related to tourism development in the locality.
key strategic endeavors that focuses on technology, innovation and digitization to provide a world-class online experience to Filipinos across the globe. VR users will feel like they are teleported to Wilcon’s biggest branch - Wilcon Depot Balintawak, which showcases its most extensive product selection.Theproduct categories include tiles, sanitarywares, appliances, furniture, home interiors, plumbing, hardware, tools, and other DIY items such as electrical, building materials, automotive, Virtual reality at Wilcon Depot doors, and moldings, housewares, outdoor living, and paints and coatings. Wilcon’s exclusive brands like Pozzi bathroom solutions, Grohe and Kohler sanitarywares, Franke kitchen systems, Alphalux lighting solutions, Hamden kitchen appliances, Hills power tools, Kaze energy-saving cooling solutions, P.tech building materials, Nobizzi furniture pieces, and Rubi tile cutters, will also be on tap. Visit Wilcon’s official website www. wilcon.com.ph/vrstoreexperience, and share your thoughts on social media with the hashtag #WilconVRExperience
For years, Metro Cebu has been an important location for the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. Its rich supply of talent thanks to its high population and presence of top colleges and universities; its reputation as Tholon’s highly rated outsourcing destination; and substantial supply of PEZA-registered offices are few of the charms that attract BPOs and businesses to locate here. This makes Metro Cebu such a vibrant office market.
The presence of the aforementioned business districts – Cebu Business Park and Cebu IT Park – supports Metro Cebu’s position is an established and important market, especially in the ITBPO sector. PEZA-accredited Grade A office buildings abound not just in these CBDs but also in fringe locations, giving occupiers plenty of options. Locations outside these CBDs that have gotten a lot of buzz include Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu, City de Mare in Cebu South Road Properties, and Bonifacio District in Brgy. Kasambagan, among others.
end of 2021, Colliers data shows. These important locations house majority of Metro Cebu’s BPO and KPO firms, in addition to the regional headquarters of many of the country’s most important companies.Transport infrastructure in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province has also been rapidly improving. For years, the main island’s only connections to Mactan Island, where the airport is located, are Marcelo Fernan and Osmeña Bridges. But 2022 saw the opening of the 8.9-kilometer Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), also known as the Cebu–Cordova Bridge, which has eased travel time between downtown Cebu City and Mactan Island. Upon its completion the bridge expressway reduced travel time from Cebu City to Mactan–Cebu International Airport by approximately 40 minutes.Theairport, too, is getting a muchneeded rehabilitation. In 2018, it opened its second terminal, which now services the airport’s international flights and increasing its passenger capacity to 12.5 million per year. A second runway is also in the works, which once completed will significantly increase the airport’s capacity. Two other big-ticket transport infrastructure developments in Metro Cebu currently in the pipeline include Cebu Bus Rapid Transit System and the Metro Cebu Expressway.
Cebu Exchange
One of the new Cebu City buildings Colliers represents is Cebu Exchange, touted as the biggest sustainable office building in Visayas and Mindanao. Situated at the gateway of Cebu IT Park, this elegant and efficiently designed office building by ArthaLand boasts cutting-edge sustainable features, wellness amenities, and abundance of green elements making it a unique and prestigious addition to Cebu’s office market. Cebu Exchange offers close to 90,000 square meters of
First-time visitors will be impressed by Metro Cebu’s highly developed urban landscape. Akin to Metro Manila’s Makati CBD and Bonifacio Global City, Cebu Business Park and Cebu IT Park are the metro area’s main business districts and are home to close to 1 million square meters office spaces as of
Highly developed health care Metro Cebu’s healthcare and educational institutions are also highly developed, which makes it an attractive destination among expat workers and foreign students. Aside from governmentrun tertiary hospitals (Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center and Cebu City Medical Center), it also has wellestablished private healthcare facilities, including Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital, University of Cebu Medical Center, Perpetual Succor Hospital, and Cebu Institute of Medicine Hospital, among others.
While Metro Cebu’s urban landscape resembles that of Metro Manila, albeit in a smaller scale, this metropolis has its other unique charms. Its downtown core and business districts are just a short drive away from Mactan Island, which is home to white-sand beaches and high-end resorts – its one unique advantage over Metro Manila. This makes Metro Cebu
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Colliers data show that as of end of 2021, the metro area has an office stock of approximately 1.3 million square meters, 92% of which are PEZAregistered; an additional 65,000 square meters are forecasted to be completed in 2022, and approximately 98,900 square meters in 2023. By the end of 2024, its total office stock will reach approximately 1.5 million square meters.
FINAL TOWER OF PALM BEACH WEST NEARS COMPLETION.
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Horizon Land, a wholly-owned subsidiary of real estate developer Federal Land, Inc. recently held the topping off ceremony of Palm Beach West Baler Tower. The event marked the structural completion of the project’s fourth and final tower. Located in Pasay City, Palm Beach West is a mid-rise development. The four-tower residential condominium is part of Metro Park, Federal Land’s master planned community home to resort-style condominiums, retail shops, event spaces, and a school – all set within the business district of the Manila Bay Area. At the topping off ceremony were (from left to right): Ar. Ryan Sabalvaro, design manager of urban planning of Horizon Land; Ar. Sean Immanuel Go, principal architect of Go, Go, Go & Partners; Ar. Nestor Mangio, president of N.S. Mangio Construction & Development Corp.; Engr. Richard Naval, external construction management head of Federal Land; John Cabato, general manager of Horizon Land; Jeanine Policarpio, VP operations of Prompt Managers & Construction Services Inc.; Margarita Saenz-Resurreccion, sales group head of Federal Land; Michael Salazar, product planning department head of Federal Land; and Jose Eliseo Bringas, brand marketing head of Federal Land.
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Following is a list of office buildings in Metro Cebu well-suited for any type of business: from BPOs to traditional corporate occupiers and government agencies.
Pioneer House Pioneer House Cebu is a 10-storey office building located in Cebu Business Park. Owned and developed by Pioneer Insurance and Surety Corp., this PEZAaccredited, Grade B building offers more than 6,000 square meters of office space and is a stone’s throw away from Cebu Business Park’s leisure establishments, including Ayala Center Cebu.
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Vibrant office market
FIRST-TIME visitors will be impressed by Metro Cebu’s highly developed urban landscape. It has wellestablished business districts, andemployment3thisindustrymentioninfrastructure,constructedMICEbrandedshoppingsprawlingmalls,chain-hotelsandfacilities,newlytransportnottoavibrantIT-BPMthathasaffordedmetroareaofclosetomillionresidentsampleopportunitieseconomicgrowth.MetroCebu’sthreemostimportantcitiesareCebuCity,theprovincialcapitalandarguablyitscommercialcore;Mandaue,whichislocatedsoutheastofCebuCityandhostsmostofthemetroarea’smanufacturingandindustrialfacilities;andLapu-LapuinnearbyMactanIsland,whichishometotheMactan–CebuInternationalAirport,consideredthePhilippines’secondmostimportantinternationalgateway.Together,thesecitiescomprise65%ofthemetroarea’stotalpopulation.
Grand Tower Located in Cebu City’s North Reclamation Area just across SM City Cebu, Grand Tower offers 10 office floors with an approximate leasable space of 19,000 square meters. Located just 2 kilometers from Cebu Business Park, approximately 3 kilometers from Cebu IT Park, and about 30 minutes from the Mactan–Cebu International Airport.
“We want to go into ornamental plants specifically, because during the pandemic, Silang became famous for plantitos and plantitas,” explained city tourism manager Gino Asuncion. “Arid and Aroids living gallery in Barangay Tartaria is just one of the establishments here that has the most expensive plants in the Philippines worth around Php 1M, and they even have a plant that survived a million years ago,” he disclosed. According to Asuncion, the LGU plans to launch a month-long celebration with the help of private establishments to form a Horticultural Exposition with the objective of promoting horticultural trends, and address food security. Dennis Abrina
Located in the exciting Bonifacio District in Brgy. Kasambagan, Faustina Center is a modern, dynamic, sustainable, and efficiently designed building wellsuited for BPO firms and traditional corporate occupiers. Being PEZAaccredited, BPO firms who will choose to locate in this building will enjoy tax incentives from the government. This building offers more than 25,000 square meters of Grade B office space.
an attractive and highly viable MICE destination as it offers a combination of convention facilities and exciting leisure.
SANCTUARY FOR HOME SEEKERS. RLC Residences’ Woodsville Crest, is a nature-inspired development in Parañaque which offers an inviting opportunity for residents to find a haven they can call home. The first two buildings of the development is located within Merville, Parañaque, close to major roads and highways that lead to top-tier schools and hospitals, favorite malls, and the central business districts in Alabang, Makati, and BGC. Home buyers can avail of a studio type unit for as low as P11,400/month. One-bedroom units are available for as low as P17,000/ month and 2-bedroom apartments go for as low as P31,000/month. Follow RLC Residences’ Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.
The UX hybrid system couples the gasoline engine with two electric motor/generators in a newgeneration hybrid transaxle that is more compact, lighter and has less internal friction than previous Lexus hybrid systems. The Power Control Unit (PCU) is more powerful yet is 20% smaller and 10% lighter. Optimizing the level of electric motor assistance and engine rpm produces a linear acceleration feel without the engine running at high revs. Engine speed is synchronized with vehicle speed to create
“With President Erroll Dueñas declared during the Landicho Mobile units are fully equipped Gratour MT Wing Vans designed for delivering efficient repair and Preventive Maintenance Services (PMS). They carry a full array of specialized tools, spare parts, and equipment. With this Easy and Convenient Mobile Service, FOTON owners will no longer have to worry about extended downtimes for their units; they can count on their nearest dealership aftersales service anytime and anywhere.
If it is already safe, better grab your cell phone and immediately open the camera so you can take photos of your vehicle and the other party that figured in that accident. Make sure that you have taken shots of all angles both from a distance and up close together with the other party’s vehicle and its plate number since this is very important in filing a police report and also for an insurance claim. Also don’t forget to take the photo of the one driving the other party’s vehicle together with his license and the OR/CR of his vehicle.
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AS THE economy bounces back from the pandemic, Suzuki Philippines, the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, has further increased its footprint in the south with a new dealership in Davao.
an immediate and continuous acceleration feel. The transaxle mounts the electric motor/generators (MG1 and MG2) coaxially rather than inline. The resulting smaller and lighter package reduces frictional losses by 25%. In addition, MG2 is now a higher speed motor, yielding better performance and efficiency.
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Knock on wood, what if you figure in an accident while you are driving? Are you ready for such an event? What would be yourTherereaction?areso many articles written on how to save on fuel while driving, but it’s very seldom to see one that has anything to do when you figure in an accident.
Other notable features found on the UX 250h F Sport variant are adaptive variable suspension; an 8in multi-information display; paddle shifters behind the steering wheel; and interior and exterior trim pieces that are exclusive to this variant.
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Now, Lexus ushers in a new era by introducing the all-hybrid Lexus UX lineup. Choose to take the very first step into Lexus’ luxury world, and you will also be contributing to a greener future. For Lexus, amazing experiences go hand in hand with sustainability and a genuine concern for the natural environment.
these after-sales support vehicles, we show everyone that we don’t stop at just making sales,”
HOME Credit Philippines (HCPH), the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, continues to expand its consumer finance services by offering different commodities that address the changing needs of Filipinos— now with biking as one of its lifestyle priorities.
Capital of the Philippines,” said Jerry Treñas, Mayor of Iloilo City. Home Credit has seen a significant increase in bike-related sales across the country. Through
Its smart, safe and convenient technologies have also been regarded as the owners’ favorite features, particularly those that belong to the Ford Territory Club Philippines, a community of Ford Territory owners and enthusiasts whose membership has now reached over 22,000. These include the panoramic moonroof, 360-Degree Around View Monitor, Blind Spot Information System, 10-inch infotainment system, and Apple Carplay with wireless connectivity feature and Android Auto capability. The Ford Territory is available in all Ford dealerships nationwide with free 3-year scheduled service plan (SSP) for a worry-free ownership experience. To know more about the Ford Territory, visit https://www.ford.com.ph/suvs/territory/ or any Ford dealership nearest you.
Suzuki Philippines is excited for this new development, and are optimistic that this dealership will complement the company’s business momentum for the rest of 2022 and beyond.
But accidents do happen when you least expect it. No matter how careful you are you cannot tell if someone on the road with you could bring harm to your vehicle at any given time.
So, even before a traffic officer comes in you need to quickly do this very important thing.Having a “comprehensive insurance” for your vehicle is one sure answer for your question on who shall answer for the damages to your car. This is the reason why you need to know your car’s comprehensive insurance coverage dates and it is renewed yearly and on time, especially if your car is new.
Lexus UX is known as the entry stage into the Lexus luxury brand. This subcompact urban crossover delivers a premium driving experience alongside Lexus’ famous refinement, comfort, and Takumi craftsmanship details.
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Covering an expansive 3,000-square meter property in Talomo, Davao City, Suzuki expects the new dealership to meet market demand and cater to more customers as it flaunts eight service bays and a showroom that can accommodate up to seven display units.Among those present during the grand launch was the Director and general manager for Suzuki Automobile, Norihide Takei, who expressed confidence that Filipinos in the region can experience better mobility through Suzuki’s network expansion.
You need to look after yourself first, that’s first and foremost. Inspect your body if you suffered any injury. If you are okay then try to be calm and composed before you get out of your vehicle. You need to see first your surroundings, especially at night, if there is any danger when you get out of your car.
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fuel efficiency. With its powertrain, owners get to enjoy lower service maintenance costs with a once-a-year scheduled service interval for better ownership experience.
turnover. “We offer our exclusive EC Mobile Service and continue expanding its reach while making sure that there is a generous supply of parts whenever or wherever the customers need it.” “Forthosewhoforsomereasoncannotbring their vehicles to the dealership for service, we have our EC Mobile Service units to respond anytime and anywhere. We will go to you. Indeed, quality and affordability are something, but they’re not everything.We, at FOTON, care for our customers beyond a closed deal,” Vice President for Customer Service Lito
HCPH kicked off their mobility caravan last July in Iloilo City, and was among the partners of the Iloilo Bike Festival, the biggest gathering of bike hobbyists and enthusiasts in the province.
performance, and smart and safe technologies in an SUV. Owners through the years have raved about its commanding presence on the road, as well as proven performance that balances power and
“We would like to thank Home Credit for their assistance with the Iloilo Bike Festival. As mayor of Iloilo City, I really appreciate and commend the assistance of Home Credit to our bike festival and bike lanes as we promote Iloilo to be the Bike
“We at Home Credit, would like to express our solidarity with the community that we are supporting alternative mobility. We support bike tourism. This is part of our thrust, in our ESG Philosophy but this time, we’re focusing more on the environmental impact,” said Ken Lerona, HCPH’s head of Public Relations.
FIGURING in a vehicular accident is one of the last things you would want to happen in your driving career. Lots of time and effort is wasted during and after, if and when you figured in one of them.
In line with its target to cement the brand’s position in the automotive industry, the company unveiled the new Suzuki Auto Matina last September 2, marking its second dealership in Mindanao’s economic powerhouse.Thenewest establishment is one of the biggest dealerships in the network and the 6th Suzuki dealership of the Autocentral group, a long-standing partner of the brand.
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for two EC Mobile Service vehicles with its dealer partners in La Union and Isabela held at the Foton Assembly Plant in Clark, Pampanga last September 1.
If and when that happens to you, the very first thing you need to do is to be calm and have a presence of mind in order to quickly react to the situation at hand.
With so many vehicles plying the roads that are either small or littered with hazards (potholes, bikes, motorcycles, stones, and many others), vehicular accidents are everyday scenes that you have to contend with. Pray that you wouldn’t figure with one.
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Well, isn’t it a lot of wasted time and effort? Again, drive carefully and pray hard for you not to figure in any road accident, today and ever after.
Both UX 250h F Sport and UX 250h Premier variants are equipped with a Lexus self-charging hybrid powertrain, featuring multiple cutting-edge components, including the 2.0-liter gasoline engine, hybrid transaxle, compact battery, and power control unit. With 184ps/135kW total system output, it combines high fuel efficiency with a very smooth, natural and responsive driving experience.
The UX is a showcase of Lexus’ innovative design, luxury features, and advanced safety. It is a package that combines charismatic styling elements and an ultra-efficient powertrain. These features—which draw from a vibrant Japanese heritage—are proudly built and engineered by master craftsmen.
Both the UX 250h F Sport and UX 250 Premier are equipped with LED headlamps, DRLs, and taillamps; voice recognition; power rear hatch with kick sensor; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; and a 10-speaker audio system. For added safety and convenience, both variants come with Hill-Start Assist (HSA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC); and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).
The road to a Lexus Electrified future in the Philippines has already been paved by the current crop of hybrid models. Locally, the Lexus LS flagship, Lexus IS sport sedan, Lexus RX SUV, Lexus NX crossover and the Lexus ES sedan are offered with hybrid variants. Now, the all-hybrid UX lineup joins their ranks and is ready to cater to customers committed to a greener future.
suite of active safety technologies that support the driver and reduce the risk and severity of a range of potential accidents. It includes Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System (PCS) with pedestrian detection, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Alert and Steering Assist, Lane Trace Assist and Intelligent High-Beam headlamps or Adaptive Highbeam System (AHS).
The Iloilo City Government has seen not only the importance of biking as a hobby or sport, but as an environmentfriendly and budget-friendly mode of transportation.
This is one very important thing to do immediately since nobody will do this for you and the other party might suddenly move his vehicle without you knowing it, thus losing very important evidence of the accident. There are times when the other party simply flees especially when they are the ones to be blamed for the accident.
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The Ford Territory reached its 10,000th customer milestone earlier this year, and is poised to hit the 15,000th sales milestone before the end of 2022.
Filing a police report is not an easy one as you need to spend time in the police station. You would be surprised to see a number of people filing the same complaints and reports at the station at any given time. That’s why you have to fall in line before your time is up. This is where you and the other party file your respective report of the accident and surrender your license, the OR and CR of your vehicles, and the photos taken from the accident scene. Be ready to spend at least 2 hours on this one.
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The UX 250h F Sport is now equipped with Lexus Safety Sense (LSS) fitted as standard—a
The Ford Territory delivered strong sales in the first half of 2022 with 3,691 units sold, an increase of 11 percent from previous year, cornering a 52 percent market share in the small SUV segment.
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The Sequential Shiftmatic of the CVT automatic transmission delivers responsive engine braking force in six steps with a shift feel similar to a manual transmission, using steering wheel shift paddles or the S position on the shift lever. The compact and lightweight nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery and compact cooling system are located below the rear seat, which helps give the vehicle its low center of gravity. Safety and convenience features
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its consumer financing solutions, it hopes to be an ally to provide more access to bikes to more Filipinos as a part of its vision to empower Filipinos to live the life they want now. “We believe that if we support and empower the community to have the facility to be able to afford these bikes, we promote a healthy lifestyle, we promote a healthy environment. This is what we do at Home Credit,” added Lerona. Home Credit Philippine is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). To know more about Home Credit Philippines, visit their official website www.homecredit.ph.
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So, if you choose this, bring your car immediately to your “casa” and get a damage estimate that shall form part of the entire requirement needed in having your insurance claim. Among those other needed by the insurance companies are copies of your car’s OR/CR, driving license, insurance policy, photos of the entire vehicle (front, back, both sides, and close-ups of the damages), photo of the odometer reading, photo of the VIN Plate or chassis of the vehicle, and your contact numbers.Then be ready to have your car “surrendered” after your insurance claim is approved and your “casa” calls you for the scheduled repair. This would surely take several days to finish.
After getting the police report, your ordeal is not yet finished since if the other party admitted his liability and will answer the cost of your car’s damages, you need to spend time getting your car to his designated motor shop where your car will be fixed. To avoid this, many owners who have their own comprehensive insurances choose to have their cars fixed by their trusted “casa” or motor shops.
The new UX has a 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine achieving class-leading 41% thermal efficiency, thanks to its use of laser-clad intake valve seats with an all-new intake port profile; a high compression ratio (14:1); and D4-S fuel injection combining direct and secondary port injectors to achieve high-speed combustion. VVT-iE intelligent variable valve-timing with an electric actuator on the intake side also improves drivability while reducing emissions. A continuously variable capacity oil pump and a variable cooling system with an electric water pump contribute to ultra-low internal friction, further optimizing engine performance and fuel efficiency.
AFTER two years since its launch in the Philippines in August 2020, the Ford Territory remains one of Ford Philippines’ top-selling vehicles and one of the bestselling SUVs in the market.
It also posted in June its best-ever retail month performance since its launch with 1,574 units sold, which is almost thrice the volume sold in the same month last year.
IT has been seven years since leading Philippine digital solutions platform Globe formed a joint venture with Mexican company Salud Interactiva for an all-day health service hotline. Today, the two industry leaders continue to make healthcare more accessible to the public through improved digital solutions that can be easily accessed via mobile phones.
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AYALA Malls entered a partnership with the Philippine Amusement and Entertainment Corporation (PAEC), the biggest creator and operator of indoor attractions in the country.
Set for launch in the first quarter of 2023, the KonsultaMD superapp integrates Globe and Salud Interactiva’s KonsultaMD with telemedicine platform HealthNow and home care provider AIDE. The new superapp will be packed with first-in-the-market features on end-to-end patient care that will help
PLDT powered up PSU with the installation of iGate service and multiple Enterprise broadbands (FiberBiz) in nine different campuses. Likewise, PSU availed of the Giga Study Plans of Smart Bizload and Microsoft Office 365 A3 (Cloud service) from ePLDT in support of its blended learning modality.
“We want to give people a chance to educate themselves on many fronts, from local cuisine to business smarts. Our interactive installations will make learning not only more enjoyable but also applicable to real-life situations,” Dr. Tan said.
One of those is PAEC’s Food Wanderer x Lakbay Museo, which opened Friday, September 9, at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
Coming attractions spread across September and October are Dream Lab at the Ayala Circuit Makati, Museum of Emotions in Ayala Center Cebu, and Multiverse at the Glorietta, Ayala Center Makati.
Globe and Salud Interactiva are among the main proponents in the consolidation of the Philippines’ three market-leading digital health apps into one superapp that will address consumers’ health needs on a greater scale.
PAEC, Ayala Malls enter partnership
Salud Interactiva is the largest Hispanic telehealth assistance provider globally, with over 6 million users and 10,000 registered healthcare providers. It partnered with Globe’s wholly-owned unit Yondu in 2015 to form KonsultaMD in the Philippines.
“Teachers and students experience uncharted territory–transitioning from face-to-face to online to hybrid learning. But as a premier academic institution, we at PSU continue to grow, evolve, and expand education through technology, guided by our philosophy, and the United Nation’s declaration, that education is for all.”
PAEC President and Chief Executive Officer, award-winning businessman Dr. Lawrence Li Tan, is the brains behind these massive indoor attractions that both entertain and educate.
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Furthermore, banks will never ask for your confidential information via email, SMS, or chat message. So don’t click on any links asking you to update your account or your personal information. Instead, just type the website address directly on your browser’s address bar to see if it’s the legit site.
Food Wanderer x Lakbay Museo is the partnership of two big brands of educational and tourism art installations in the Philippines. The indoor attraction highlights the Philippines’ various regional dishes and tourist destinations through highly immersive art installations.
Ayala Malls welcomes Philippines Amusement and Entertainment Corp. (PAEC) as its newest educational and creative indoor tourist destination across Ayala Malls, with 12,000-square meters of indoor fun attraction. Shown here are (from left) Mark Anthony Sablan—Vice President and Head of Leasing, Ayala Malls; AC Legarda—Vice President and Head of Central Operations; Veronica Valdez—Operations Manager, Ayala Malls Manila Bay; Christopher Maglanoc—President, Ayala Malls; Dr. Lawrence Li Tan— President and CEO, PAEC; Tintin Enriquez-Yabao —Consumer Engagement Marketing Head, Ayala Malls; Gem Myka Sy-Lin,—Board Director, PAEC; Yzl D. Cruz—Vice President, PAEC; and Dakota Lin—Board Director, PAEC.
Red Flags: How to Spot a Phishing Scam
name on it and have badly written content, from the email subject line to the body of the email itself. So look out for greetings like “Dear Customer” or “Dear Valued Client”, spelling mistakes, wrong grammar, and low-quality images and logos. When you receive this kind of email, delete it right away.
One thing that you need to know right off the bat is that phishing, smishing, and vishing are all scams that cybercriminals use to obtain sensitive information from their victims, like their credit card information and account passwords.
“Having high speed, reliable internet empowers students to take charge of their education, and for teachers to expand their classroom well beyond school walls,” shared Dennis G. Magbatoc, PLDT Enterprise AVP and Corporate Relationship Management Head. “It is this digital accessibility that we wish to replicate all over the country to further close the digital divide in schools.”PLDT Enterprise previously helped set up PSU’s Learning Management System in response to the challenges and changes faced in the past academic years.
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a phishing victim by doing these things to make your online activities safer.
bank’s official contact numbers and speak to authorized staff or representatives
In fact, it only took all of 16 days to install and construct what is now the Food Wanderer.
How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks
Dr. Li Tan works with a tight group of individuals—most of them from marginalized sectors of society—that are as talented as they are efficient.
Most phishing emails don’t have your
Always be wary whether you’re using your laptop or your mobile phone, because cybercriminals can attack anytime.
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Don’t fall for it. Keep your calm and don’t give out your information. Conduct your own investigation. Call your
PLDT Enterprise reinforces its support to the Pangasinan State University for its continued efforts in enhancing their operations with digital technology, helping the institution achieve its vision to be an ASEAN Premier State University by 2025.
The event, which took place on September 7, 2022 at Rumba, The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City, also had PAEC introducing its brands and new concepts.
With the partnership, PAEC brings its different indoor attractions and installations to various Ayala Malls across the country.
Together with the entire PAEC team, Dr. Li Tan is looking forward to empowering everyone who would come to their indoor attractions.
In case you’re not familiar with these scams, here are some important things to know so you won’t fall victim.
Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu noted that the partnership is part of Globe’s evolution into a digital solutions platform that seeks to address problems such as access to healthcare in the Philippines.
Victor Y. Tria, PLDT Enterprise FVP for Enterprise Revenue Group, echoes this commitment, expressing that they will continue to provide PSU with top-notch services and solutions to help strengthen digital academic activities for both students and faculty. “We will remain to be PSU’s partner in strategically navigating its digitalization roadmap,” he said.
Beef Up Your Online Protection
To check if it’s a secure site, hover on the URL. Look for the padlock symbol. The URL should also start with https://. This means that the website is secured with a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate. Ensure that the certificate is valid this can be seen in your browser.
AC Health Head of Corporate Strategy RJ Recio, 917 Ventures Managing Director Vince Yamat, KonsultaMD CEO Cholo Tagaysay, AC Health President Paolo Borromeo, and Salud Interactiva Founder Jorge Woolf celebrate the new KonsultaMD superapp,
the country’s healthcare system better address customers’ evolving needs.
Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing: What Are They?
Most internet browsers have anti-phishing toolbars which you can download for added protection against phishing attacks. They can issue an alert when you visit a possible or known phishing website. The great thing about this is that installation of anti-phishing toolbars is free.
Just remember: If you did not initiate the call to your bank or to any other relevant agency or office, you should never divulge any personal or financial information over the phone or via email, SMS, or any messaging applications. Anyone calling, texting, or emailing you out of the blue and asking for sensitive personal or financial information should immediately ring alarm bells for Cybercriminalsyou.also create a sense of urgency. They will tell you that your account will be suspended or penalized if you don’t avail the offer or update your account, or they will even threaten you with arrest warrants.
It is PAEC’s advocacy to help promote Philippine tourism and education through its unique
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cannot afford health insurance or cannot afford to see a doctor,” said Yrigoyen, whose team flew to the Philippines to take part in the closing event for the consolidation held recently.
Be wary of friend requests from people you know as well. Cybercriminals can also clone social media accounts and target people from their victim’s friends list. Warn the person being impersonated for them to be aware and inform his/her family, relatives, and friends.
Protect yourself from phishing attacks
Be Careful What You Click On Links in trusted websites, emails, and messages are alright. But from random senders or those who spoof legitimate companies? Definitely not.
Pedro Yrigoyen, Principal and CoFounder of Salud Interactiva, said that as early as 2015, they have been working with the Globe Group on providing health services to Filipinos through phone consultations. He said KonsultaMD has helped improve access to healthcare since then, with 12 million quality teleconsultations completed over the“Theyears.greatest impact of telehealth thus far has been the democratization of healthcare, wherein hundreds of millions in savings are generated for those who
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“The climate of education has changed dramatically over the last couple of years,” PSU President, Dr. Dexter R. Buted explained.
With PLDT Enterprise’s Dedicated Internet Access service or iGate, which provides its clients with guaranteed bandwidth as well as reliable and managed internet connectivity, PSU grants its students and faculty access to relevant and study-related content online, while helping improve communication remarkably through email, messenger, and videoconferencing tools and platforms.
WHENEVER you receive an SMS, chat message, or email from an unknown sender, be on guard. Protect yourself from phishing, smishing, and vishing scams and keep your personal details and your money safe.
Cybercriminals are everywhere, and they can attack both individuals and enterprises. These days, it pays to be extra careful and be more vigilant. Avoid being
The new KonsultaMD superapp combines complementary online and offline services and offers on-demand and scheduled consultations, same-day medicine delivery, home-service diagnostics, doctor visits, concierge services, nursing care, fitness coaching, nutritional counseling, and more.
Aside from anti-phishing toolbars, make sure to use firewalls as well. A desktop and a network firewall can greatly reduce your odds of falling victim to hackers and your computer or network being infiltrated by phishers. Make sure your antivirus software is also updated.
Always be wary or skeptical when people ask for your information.
The group-wide push for supporting education underscores the commitment of the PLDT Group to help the Philippines attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), particularly SDG #4: Quality Education as a foundation in improving people’s lives and obtaining sustainableFordevelopment.moreinformation, visit https://pldtenterprise.com/.
Receiveddirectly.a friend request online from someone you don’t know? Don’t accept these connection requests. Cybercriminals may be behind these accounts. Once you accept their request, they can now glean information from your social media accounts and use this to phish information from you.
attraction concepts.
In a phishing attack, cybercriminals will pose as legit financial institutions or trusted organizations and send you an email, chat message, or SMS with an urgent message so you’ll be tricked into clicking a link. The link usually leads to a site that will install malware or ransomware to your device or reveal your sensitiveSmishing,information.orSMS phishing, is a phishing attack using mobile text messaging. Vishing, on the other hand, is done through phone calls. Cybercriminals may pose as bank representatives or even law enforcement and get you to disclose your sensitive financial information. To do this, they often use voice over internet protocol (VoIP) so potential victims will see a trusted caller ID. The goal is to steal your money and identity.
Bad Content Is a Big Red Flag
“Six out of 10 Filipinos pass away without ever seeing a doctor, and many Filipinos today still live in communities without any access to professional medical services. These are problems that Globe aims to solve through its reach, technology and network,” said Cu, in reference to a University of the Philippines study. uplift PH healthcare thru digital solutions