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COA affirms OVP disallowance Impeach solons eye reopening Article 1 complaint

By Rio N. Araja, Maricel V. Cruz, Joel Zurbano and Katrina Manubay

HE Commission on Audit (COA) upheld its decision yesterday to disallow Vice President Sara Duterte’s P73-million confidential fund, triggering the possible reopening of the Article 1 complaint against her.

The House prosecution said COA’s notice of disallowance supports charges of confidential fund misuse against the Vice President. Manila Rep. Joel Chua said the impeachment trial is still ongoing and

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COA’s final ruling raises serious accountability concerns. “When it reaches a notice of disallowance and is even affirmed by the COA, it means the use of funds was

Robin, Bong Go Prosecution flags VP Sara, dad’s ‘floating’ P41.7-m manager’s check ask SC to nix threshold rule By Maricel V. Cruz, Ram Superable, Joel E. Zurbano Charles Dantes

By Joel E. Zurbano and Pot Chavez SENATORS Robinhood Padilla and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the Senate impeachment court’s ruling adjusting the two-thirds voting requirement for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte, insisting that the Constitution requires at least 16 votes from the 24-member Senate. In a petition for certiorari and prohibition, Padilla and Go, along with the Duterte-allied Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), asked the High Court to stop the impeachment court from excluding any senator from the constitutional count of “all the Members of the Senate.” Also named as petitioners were Philip Salvador and lawyers Israelito Torreon, James Patrick Bondoc, Raul Lambino and Resci Angelli Rizada-Nolasco. The respondents include the Senate sitting as an impeachment court, the House of Representatives and its prosecution panel. “This case is not about whether the Vice President should be convicted or acquitted,” the petitioners said. “It is about the number the Constitution requires before any conviction can lawfully be rendered. The Constitution says two-thirds of all the Mem-

THE House prosecution panel on Wednesday flagged P41.7-million worth of manager’s check linked to former president Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte that was supposedly “floating” for years – not reflected in year-end balances and not reflected

in the latter’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALNs). Prosecution team spokesman Benjamin Tolosa Jr. said the manager’s check as well as details of other bank transactions would be matched against the declared wealth of the Vice President and her husband, Manases Carpio. “This is why we are showing end of year balances. We will check these against her SALNs. Is it correct that she declared she

had no cash on hand and cash on banks (from 2019 to 2025)?” Tolosa said. For his part, Defense lawyer Michael Poa, during his cross-examination of Galvez, noted that none of the transactions connected to the Vice President’s joint account with her father bore her signature, thereby questioning the legitimacy of the transactions in relation to her involvement. Poa presented copies of application

forms for a manager’s check, confirming that the signatory was indeed former President Duterte. Article II of Duterte’s impeachment case accuses her of amassing unexplained wealth, failing to fully and truthfully disclose her and her spouse’s assets, liabilities and net worth, and continuing business interests while serving as vice president. Next page

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Bank officials subpoenaed by the Senate Impeachment Court testify yesterday on the bank deposits of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. From left to right, clockwise, are Atty. Niña Aguilar, head of the anti-money laundering division of Metrobank; Marwin Galvez, division head for BPI’s central Metro Manila branches; Arcy James Gonzales, Branch Manager of Asia United Bank (AUB) Davao Toril Branch:Irene Joy Ishida, department head of branch operations at Philippine Savings Bank, and Security Bank Branch Banking Group Head Leslie Cham. Lino Santos

Makati court issues arrest warrant vs. Rep. Leviste NBI asks VP Sara to submit proof on false Gracioso claims By Pot Chavez and Joel Zurbano

Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste

THE Makati Regional Trial Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste over an alleged violation of the Public Service Act, with bail set at P72,000. The warrant was issued by Makati RTC Branch 235 on Oct. 5 and signed by Presiding Judge Ricardo A. Moldez II, according to a copy obtained by media. Meanwhile, Sen. Loren Legarda is requesting another extension of her

medical leave, according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. “They are submitting a request to extend her medical leave,” Gatchalian told GMA News’ Unang Balita when asked about Legarda’s possible return after her leave expires on Friday. Rep. Leviste’s case involves an alleged violation of Section 25 of Commonwealth Act No. 146, as amended by Republic Act No. 11659, or the Public Service Act. The court directed law enforcement ofNext page

By Gwyneth Nolasco NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Tuesday said Vice President Sara Duterte has been asked to submit evidence regarding her Oct. 5 statement, alleging that ex-policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. submitted 29 false statements. In a press briefing with reporters,

MORE than 428,000 people have been affected by El Niño across the country, according to the latest report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). In its latest situational report, the NDRRMC said a total of 115,246 families or 428,687 persons were affected in 906 barangays across several regions. No affected families were reported to have been served in evacuation centers or outside evacuation centers. The largest number of affected per-

sons was recorded in CARAGA, with 291,381 people from 45,507 families, followed by Region 5 with 49,216 people from 11,055 families and Region 2 with 47,587 affected persons. The report also showed that 201,660 farmers and fisherfolk were affected by El Niño, with total affected crop areas reaching 223,830.19 hectares. Agricultural production losses were placed at 117,037.69 metric tons, with the estimated cost of damage reaching P5.58 billion. Meanwhile, 106 cities and municipalities Next page

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Over 428,000 people affected by worsening El Niño—NDRMMC By Rex Espiritu and Rio Araja

Matibag said the Vice President must establish evidence regarding Gracioso’s statements and is invited to present them before the NBI. “Claims are easy, but you have to establish evidence. That’s what we are doing right now. So if she will participate and come here, and present to us the 29 alleged violations, then we’re

LADY OF LA NAVAL. An image of the Lady of La Naval is making the rounds of Quezon City dioceses until the grand procession on October 11. A nine-day novena is held in Metro Manila parishes from Oct. 2-10. Quezon City Government

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s attendance at the Formula 1 race in Singapore could create opportunities for the Philippines, particularly through meetings with Singaporean officials and business leaders, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo Macaraig said Wednesday. Next page

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Prosecution... From A1 Records presented by the Office of the Ombudsman during the trial showed Duterte declared a net worth of P71.65 million in 2002, which then reached P98.65 million in 2025. Marwin Galvez, division head for Central Manila branches of Bank of the Philippine Islands, said a joint peso time deposit was opened on January 22, 2010 under the name “Rodrigo Roa Duterte or Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Sara Z. Duterte” in the BPI Julia Vargas Branch. Galvez said the time deposit had a principal amount of P40,650,000, and at the last renewal in February 2011, it had increased to P41.7 million, including interest. In March 2011, Galvez said a manager’s check was purchased for P41.7 million. With the validity of manager’s checks for only six months, the BPI official said the manager’s check remained unutilized after seven months. “When you say ‘unutilized,’ it means it wasn’t used, depending on the situation. If six months pass without the manager’s check being used, it is up to the payee or the person named on the check to decide what to do with it. The client whose funds were used to purchase the manager’s check can also request that the amount be returned to the source account if they no longer intend to use the check,” Galvez said. House private prosecutor James Bryan Ibrahim Alih noted the floated manager’s check ended up not being reflected in the year-end balance. “The only point is that the manager’s check that is being circulated is not reflected in the year-end balance because the money is already floating. That’s all we want to establish as a baseline,” Alih said. Galvez also testified on a manager’s check for more than P16 million purchased by the Dutertes in the name of a suspected drug lord, Samuel C. Uy. He said the check was purchased on May 30, 2016. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV earlier alleged the Dutertes received payouts from Uy, who was a major campaign donor of the former President. As this developed, Malacañang underscored the evidentiary weight of the bank records presented in the impeachment trial. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said official bank records presented by bank representatives carry significant value in determining the facts of the case because financial institutions are expected to maintain the integrity of their records. “The bank accounts presented by the bank representatives have a significant impact and carry substantial value. In court, these are given emphasis because bank records do not lie,” Castro said. “So, let the people judge how this kind of wealth was obtained and how it was acquired…We might again be accused of politicking, so let the people simply look at the evidence being presented,” the Palace official added.

Robin,... From A1 bers of the Senate. With twenty-four Senators, that is sixteen.” The House of Representatives impeached Duterte in May on allegations including graft, corruption, bribery and an alleged assassination plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. A conviction in the Senate would remove the Vice President from office and permanently bar her from holding elective office.

Status quo or TRO asked

The 108-page petition asked the Supreme Court to issue a status quo ante order or temporary restraining order preventing implementation of the impeachment court’s Sept. 23 ruling. It also asked the High Court to declare that no senator may be excluded from the voting count because of detention, suspension, incapacity, absence, nonparticipation or any similar circumstance. “The challenged ruling does not interpret the Constitution. It rewrites it, by an ordinary majority, in the middle of a trial, for one case only, and under criteria that allow the tribunal to decide which of its own members will be

NEWS 3 die in Davao gas poisoning The Davao City Fire District (DCFD) said it received a report of a gas leak at about 2 a.m. and deployed its Special Rescue Force because the incident involved hazardous materials. Fire Senior Inspector Frances Marie Sendrijas, DCFD spokesperson, said the victims—an engineer and two

maintenance workers—were inside the sewage treatment plant when responders arrived. An air monitoring device detected carbon monoxide at 50 parts per million (ppm) inside the facility, which Sendrijas described as high. Prolonged exposure to the gas could cause dizziness or

suffocation, she said. “Responders first ventilated the area. After ventilation, the first victim was retrieved by the Central 911 Urban Search and Rescue team,” Sendrijas said during a Davao City Peace and Security Press Corps briefing Wednesday. Lt. Col. Maria Teresita Gaspan, Davao City Police Office spokesperson, said an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the deaths. “We are awaiting the autopsy results to determine the cause of death,” Gaspan said. Dusit Thani Residence Davao expressed condolences to the victims’

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tial funds that the Office of the Vice President received on December 20 that year. The disallowed amount included P69.787 million in rewards and P3.5 million payments for tables, chairs, desktop computers and printers. The procurements were paid out as P10 million in cash, P34.857 million in various goods and P24.93 million in medicines, according to COA. COA maintained that Duterte, Gina F. Acosta, special disbursing officer; and Julieta L. Villadelrey, chief accountant; were personally liable for the disallowed amounts and should return the money to the government. “Clearly, the obligation to refund the disallowed CEs falls upon both those directly responsible, i.e., the approving, authorizing, and certifying officers; and those who actually received the disallowed amount,” COA said. In August 2024, COA issued a notice of disallowance due to the OVP’s failure to submit documents evidencing the success of information gathering and for charging payments for tables and other supplies to the confidential funds “without specifying that they were intended for the confidential operations/activities undertaken by the OVP.” . In April 2026, COA initially upheld the disallowance, and the OVP filed a motion for reconsideration in May. The Vice President claimed the COA

decision violated her constitutional right to due process, especially regarding being given notice and the opportunity to be heard and explain her side. COA denied committing such a violation. “The Audit Observation Memorandum, the Notice of Suspension, and the ND clearly instructed the OVP Management to submit the required documents and necessary justifications or clarifications and to strictly comply with the requirements provided under the JC. Hence, their non-compliance with the JC is equivalent to gross negligence amounting to bad faith,” COA pointed out. In a statement, the OVP clarified that it had not yet received a copy of the resolution on the motion for reconsideration. “The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is yet to receive a copy of the October 5, 2026, Commission on Audit’s (COA) resolution on the Motion for Reconsideration regarding the issuance of the Notice of Disallowance on the Confidential Expenses for Q4 2022,” the statement read. “The office has already anticipated the possibility of this decision and has prepared to respond through the appropriate legal and institutional channels,” it added. The OVP also vowed to remain committed to its mandate, saying it would continue to develop and promote programs to uplift the lives of the Filipino people.

“At the same time, if they don’t come here, we’ll find ways to validate if there were perjuries in Mister Gracioso’s statements,” he added. Rep. Paolo Duterte to appear at NBI on Oct. 12 The NBI director confirmed that Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte is expected to appear on Oct. 12, 2026. He added that the NBI sent an invitation to the Duterte siblings, including former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena Velasco.

Matibag said the NBI is also considering the sworn statement submitted by Office of the Vice President ex-official Jefry Tupas and will validate it along with other pieces of evidence. While an invitation was extended to the said individuals, he clarified that Jefry Tupas is the one who asked for a subpoena to be served by NBI agents. “About Jefry Tupas, that means a subpoena because we already exercise the power to investigate. Firstly, his whereabouts would have to be established,” he said.

46,990 families required assistance, with 34,649 families, or 73.74 percent, already assisted. DOST-PAGASA expects the current El Niño to intensify into a “Very Strong” El Niño between September and December 2026 and persist through the first half of 2027.

3 to 5 tropical cyclones expected until March 2027

Area of Responsibility from October this year to March 2027, amid increasing temperatures and drought associated with El Niño. According to its climate outlook, the state weather bureau forecast that one or two cyclones are expected to hit the country between October and December.

tive Secretary Victor Rodriguez, media practitioner Berteni Cataluña Causing and lawyer Ernesto B. Francisco Jr. on procedural grounds, including lack of standing and prematurity. The dismissals did not uphold the Senate impeachment court’s interpretation on the merits. Rather, the Supreme Court found that the earlier petitioners had not presented a proper case for judicial review at that stage. The challenges were considered premature because the impeachment court had not yet rendered a final judgment on Duterte’s case. There was no final vote and, consequently, no concrete injury arising from the disputed threshold that required its intervention, the Supreme Court said. The number of senator-judges eligible to participate could also still change before the final vote, making it uncertain how the disputed rule would ultimately be applied. The Senate impeachment court on Sept. 23 voted 13-1, with six senator-judges not participating, to abandon the fixed 16-vote requirement and instead count only senators who are legally and factually capable of participating when judgment is rendered.

four senator-judges. Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta are detained, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has not appeared in public while being sought under an International Criminal Court warrant, and Sen. Loren Legarda is on medical leave abroad. Article XI, Section 3(6) of the 1987 Constitution provides that no person shall be convicted in an impeachment trial without the concurrence of twothirds of all members of the Senate. The earlier petitioners argued that this means 16 votes because the Senate has 24 members. Rodriguez said the impeachment court effectively amended the Constitution by adding a qualification not found in its text. Causing argued that senators should remain part of the voting base even if they are detained, in hiding or medically unable to attend. Francisco likewise maintained that conviction requires at least 16 votes. The earlier petitioners also sought temporary restraining or status quo ante orders against implementation of the Senate ruling. The Supreme Court’s Sept. 30 action left the impeachment court’s ruling in place without determining whether the adjusted threshold is constitutionally valid. The High Court has yet to release the full text of its ruling.

Dismissal affirmed Senate court’s independence

By Jimbo Gulle

HREE members of the engineering team of Dusit Thani Residence Davao died Monday while conducting maintenance work at the property’s lifting station.

not properly justified under existing rules,” Chua said. “This is not speculation. This is not rumor. This is a formal finding by a constitutional body that safeguards the public treasury,” he added. Chua said it is up to the head prosecutor to decide on the next step be taken. House lead prosecutor Batangas Rep. Rep. Gerville Luistro said “the decision of the COA denying the appeal and affirming the disallowance is clear: accountable officers must return the money.” Luistro maintained that the OVP is consistently flagged by COA. According to Luistro, the disallowed ₱73.28 million for 2022 confidential funds could extend to the ₱375 million in confidential funds from 2023 that faced similar disallowance. “Vice President Sara Duterte remains principally accountable as the head of the agency during her tenure...,” said Luistro. In its resolution dated October 5, the COA affirmed its April 10 decision on the notice of disallowance issued by the COA Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office on Aug. 8, 2024. The notice covered confidential expenses made from Dec. 21 to 31, 2022, out of the total P125-million confiden-

NBI... From A1 more than willing to investigate it and compare it with other pieces of evidence,” Matibag said. In a statement, the Vice President said she expected the NBI to file a perjury case against Gracioso should his allegations be proven false. Matibag thanked Duterte for her statement and offered to help with the investigation.

Over... From A1 have been declared under a state of calamity, while classes were suspended in 33 cities and municipalities in CARAGA. The NDRRMC report also noted that counted,” the petition said. “Sixteen votes are not required because the Senate Rules say so. The Senate Rules say so because the Constitution requires it,” it added. Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, PDP-Laban national spokesman, said the inclusion of Padilla and Go as petitioners could address questions on legal standing that affected earlier challenges. “I would not say I am confident because I do not want to second-guess the Supreme Court. But the inclusion of the two senator-judges might make the issue of legal standing indubitable,” Topacio told Manila Standard. “When the procedural questions are out of the way, perhaps the Supreme Court can see its way clear to resolving the substantive issues,” he added. Topacio said the petition sought to preserve the stability of the constitutional government and public confidence in the legal process.

Week after dismissed challenges

The petition comes a week after the Supreme Court dismissed three earlier challenges to the same Senate ruling without resolving whether the adjusted threshold was constitutional. The High Court on Sept. 30 dismissed the petitions of former Execu-

Senators’ absence a factor

The ruling followed the absence of

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday reported that between three and five tropical cyclones are likely to develop within or enter the Philippine

families and said it was providing them full support. “The affected area has been secured, and all similar work has been suspended pending a full review,” the hotel said. It added that it was cooperating with authorities and would not speculate on the cause of the incident while the investigation was ongoing. “Further information will be shared once the facts have been confirmed,” the hotel said. The victims’ families have called for answers and clarification regarding the incident.

Makati... From A1 ficers to arrest Leviste and bring him before the court for appropriate proceedings. Copies of the warrant were furnished to the Philippine National Police Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management and the concerned chief of police or station commander. The National Bureau of Investigation confirmed Wednesday that it was coordinating with other government agencies on possible measures against Leviste. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said authorities were informed that Leviste is currently abroad. “Our information as of now is that Leviste is currently abroad,” Matibag said in a television interview. The NBI will coordinate with the Bureau of Immigration to verify Leviste’s immigration status and whereabouts and with the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding possible measures involving his passport, Matibag said.

‘Opportunities... From A1 In a report by GMA News, Macaraig said that President Marcos does not need to pay for a ticket. “Imbitasyon ‘yun ni Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. So ‘yun, siyempre, halos wala tayong gastos diyan,” he told reporters at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. President Marcos will visit Singapore from October 7 to 11 for working meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties, promoting investment, and exploring cooperation on nuclear technology and safety. The visit comes as the Philippines prepares to conclude its term as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with Singapore set to take over the chairmanship next year.

Senate impeachment court spokesperson lawyer Regie Tongol said the dismissal affirmed the tribunal’s independence. “By junking these challenges, the Highest Court has drawn a definitive firewall around the independence of the Senate as an Impeachment Court, confirming that its proceedings cannot be held hostage by premature judicial meddling or collateral litigation,” Tongol said. House prosecutors also welcomed the dismissal, saying the impeachment trial should proceed. “Let us allow the Senate impeachment court to do its job and complete the process mandated by the Constitution. What matters now is that the trial proceeds to a verdict—whether conviction or acquittal,” House prosecutor Rep. Terry Ridon said. House lead prosecutor Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro earlier said a challenge to the threshold would become ripe for Supreme Court review only after an actual injury occurred. “For it to become a proper subject matter of a petition for certiorari in the Supreme Court, the question must be justiciable—it must be ripe,” Luistro said.

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MMDA assures no duplication in NCAP citations By Joel E. Zurbano METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chair Don Artes said there will be no duplication in citations under the expanded no contact apprehension policy (NCAP). Recent activation of NCAP by various Metro Manila local governments has raised concerns about potential double violations. Artes stated that coordination with local government units (LGUs) has been established to prevent overlap. “If duplication is the issue, we have already coordinated with the LGUs. The LGU and the MMDA do not have cameras in exactly the same location,” he said. “We have established boundaries—this area is for the LGU, and this one is for us.” Manila Mayor Isko Moreno supports Artes’ position, affirming that no redundancy would occur and that the city government remained receptive to the possibility of the MMDA adopting comprehensive ticketing systems should circumstances warrant such implementation. Violations captured by local government cameras will not be listed on the MMDA’s May Huli Ka website, and notices will be sent to motorists’ registered addresses instead. On Tuesday, the MMDA warned motorists against unscrupulous individuals engaged in fraudulent schemes concerning NCAP. The scammers are establishing counterfeit digital platforms and fraudulent payment mechanisms designed to unlawfully obtain financial resources and confidential personal data.

PhilHealth warns public against ID replacement scam By Ram Superable THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) issued a public warning Wednesday against a fraudulent text message scheme falsely advising members to replace their identification cards through an embedded link. “This message is fake. PhilHealth has no ID replacement process that is done through text messages or online links,” the advisory read. According to the state health insurer, fraudulent senders are able to spoof official account names, and spoofed messages may surface within legitimate PhilHealth text threads. PhilHealth also reminded members that official communications will never include web links, request passwords or one-time PINs, or ask for financial account credentials or payment fees. “Only transact through official PhilHealth channels: Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIOs), PhilHealth Member Portal, and eGovPH Application,” it said.By Charles Dantes Palace says DOH closely monitoring reported Russian plague outbreak Malacañang said Wednesday that the Department of Health is closely monitoring the reported plague outbreak in Russia and is following recommendations from the World Health Organization.

MARITIME PREPAREDNESS. Philippine Coast Guard

personnel activate the Coast Guard Auxiliary District in the Kalayaan Island Group, strengthening coordination with civilians and local authorities on Pag-asa Island to boost maritime preparedness and law enforcement.

PBBM: Admin will protect country’s fuel supply By Charles Dantes

RESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered his administration to protect the country’s fuel supply as inflation surged to 7.2% in September, raising concerns about further increases in food, energy and transport costs amid the continuing Middle East crisis, Malacañang said Wednesday. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said Mr. Marcos met with acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto to discuss inflation and possible measures to prevent further increases in the prices of basic goods. Castro said the president was particularly focused on food, fuel and electricity, with the government preparing measures to ease pressure on house-

holds and businesses. “The Philippines must not lose its fuel supply,” Castro said. She warned that a disruption in fuel supplies could trigger broader economic consequences, including interruptions in business operations. “If the fuel supply stops, the impact on our country will be severe, and businesses could potentially halt operations, with an even greater effect on the economy,” Castro said. Castro said the administration was also taking into account the effects of the Middle East conflict, recent disasters in the Philippines, political uncertainty and El Niño, which she said were contributing to economic pressures. Among the measures already being implemented are the removal of the 12% value-added tax on allowable system loss charges in electricity bills, efforts to manage pork supplies ahead of the holiday season and the continued rollout of social protection programs under the government’s UPLIFT initiative. These include the Walang Gutom Program, the TUPAD employment program and the free rice program.

According to Castro, the government is also continuing fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle drivers and operators affected by the Middle East crisis while expanding Kadiwa outlets. She said the administration would continue rolling out assistance while assessing additional measures to cushion consumers from further price increases. “We did not want this; we did not want what is happening in the Middle East to continue and worsen,” Castro said. Castro said she would provide an update on additional measures after President Marcos’ meeting with Recto. The administration’s response comes as inflation accelerates to 7.2%, increasing pressure on the government to prevent higher energy and food costs from spreading further across the economy. Meanwhile, Castro defended Mr. Marcos’ planned attendance at the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore after activist Renato Reyes criticized the trip as insensitive amid rising inflation, oil prices, El Niño and corruption concerns.

IN BRIEF MMDA chief Torre’s leave extended until Oct. 15 METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III has extended his leave until October 15 to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral, following a month-long leave related to a controversy involving his patrol vehicle. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes anticipates that Torre will resume his duties on October 16. On September 29, Torre announced on social media the death of his 92-year-old motherin-law, whom he described as a teacher, lawyer, court clerk and practicing attorney who had supported him throughout his years in the police service. Torre’s leave came after his personal sport utility vehicle, modified to resemble an MMDA service vehicle, was filmed using the EDSA Busway, which is restricted to public utility buses, ambulances and marked government vehicles. Artes earlier said Torre voluntarily took a month-long leave to consider his future plans, including possible retirement from public service. Joel E. Zurbano

UP Manila sole Philippine school in global top 500 THE University of the Philippines (UP) Manila is the only Philippine university that entered the global Top 500 of the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best Global Universities. The premier health sciences university climbed 32 places from its previous ranking of No. 479 last year, placing No. 447 among the 2,250 universities ranked by U.S. News & World Report. UP Manila earned the No. 1 ranking in normalized citation impact and in the percentage of highly cited papers among the top 1% most cited. It also ranked No. 112 among the best global universities in Asia and No. 972 in global research reputation. Rex Espiritu

LTO acts on hit-and-run case involving TV host CLEANING UP AFTER THE FLOOD. Farmers in Sitio Ibayo, San Mateo, Rizal, clear plastic waste and other debris left across their farmland by recent flooding as they prepare the fields for the next planting season. Edd Castro

DOH closely monitoring Russian plague By Charles Dantes

PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTEST. BAYAN members and allied groups

march toward the US Embassy along Kalaw Avenue in Manila on Wednesday, October 7, carrying Palestinian flags and placards calling for an end to US support for Israel. Joshua Isaac Español

MALACAÑANG said Wednesday that the Department of Health is closely monitoring the reported plague outbreak in Russia and is following recommendations from the World Health Organization. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace had consulted the DOH regarding the situation and assured the public that the agency was taking the necessary precautions. “We spoke directly with the DOH, and they are closely monitoring what is happening, especially since the DOH is also taking the WHO’s recommendations seriously,” Castro said in a press briefing in Singapore. Castro said the DOH is currently meeting the necessary require-

ments to address concerns over the reported outbreak. “So rest assured, our fellow Filipinos, that the DOH is closely monitoring the situation, and whatever additional measures are necessary, they will take,” she said. Castro added that the reported outbreak should not be used to blame President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “At least, you know, perhaps this Russian plague might still be blamed on President Marcos Jr.,” she said. The Palace official, however, did not announce any new presidential directive specifically addressing the reported outbreak but said health authorities remain in charge of monitoring the situation and implementing measures deemed necessary.

THE Land Transportation Office has immediately taken action after receiving information about an incident involving a rider who hit and ran the vehicle of a television host in Antipolo City, Rizal. The TV host asked for help to identify the rider involved in the incident and take action against him in accordance with existing laws and regulations. “Therefore, the agency issued a show-cause order and ordered the registered owner and designated rider to appear before the Intelligence and Investigation Division on October 9 to submit a sworn statement or explanation and relevant documents related to the incident,” the LTO said. The violations specified in the show-cause order include reckless driving and failure to perform the duties of a driver in case of an accident. The rider may also be held liable for allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. Other liabilities may be determined as the investigation continues. Rio N. Araja

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IN BRIEF

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Department of Agriculture (DA) worker helps prepare 10-kilo rice packs for distribution to Kadiwa ng Pangulo outlets under the government’s Murang Bigas program in a bid to ease the economic crunch on most Filipinos brought about by the inflationary impact of runaway fuel prices. Manny Palmero

PH, Chile forge expanded bilateral trade agreement THE Philippines and Chile have finalized the Philippines-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during their 7th bilateral consultation mechanism meeting in the Chilean capital of Santiago City, marking Manila’s first bilateral trade agreement with a Latin American country. In his remarks, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Leo Herrera-Lim underscored the Philippines’ commitment to expanding bilateral ties with Chile. “As we hold the BCM Meeting for the seventh time, we turn a new page of deeper engagement and more dynamic collaboration with our Chilean counterparts, and reaffirm the Philippines’ commitment to expanding bilateral and multilateral ties with Chile,” Herrera-Lim said. Katrina Manubay

Three-way pact inked to resolve legal cases JUSTICE Secretary Fredderick Vida on Tuesday concluded a partnership with the Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) seeking to expand access to faster, more affordable, and flexible mechanisms in resolving legal disputes. In a ceremony held at the Department of Justice (DOJ), the trilateral accord was formally signed, institutionalizing a coordinated framework for the ADR be brought closer to the Filipino people and making it accessible, credible, and responsive. The collaboration forms a leverage to the public legal assistance and referral services of the DOJ Action Center (DOJAC), the technical expertise of OADR in dispute resolution, and the nationwide network of IBP in its lawyers and local chapters. Gwyneth Nolasco

Experts unravel worsening school violence, blame loose gun control By Maryl De Mesa

CHOOL violence, while not new in the country, is a worsening problem that local authorities are still trying to unravel and address.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) tallied at least 50 reports of school violence since June this year, ranging from bomb threats, shooting threats, stabbings, and gun violence. In the same period, three school shootings took place in different provinces. A PNP study showed that on closer

examination, a common denominator emerges in these shooting incidents—several of the firearms used by the shooters were owned by a relative. The research also indicated that two of the guns used were government-issued, while three of the four suspects allegedly obtained the

weapons owned by a parent or a relative who worked in the government. A case in point was the mass shooting at the Tacloban’s San Jose National High School last June 22 staged by two Grade 9 students. The incident left three students dead and 15 others injured. Two guns were used by the suspects: a Glock pistol allegedly belonging to one of the shooters’ aunt working as a police officer, and a revolver registered to a security agency in Cebu. The second shooting took place on Aug. 18 at the Ateneo de Zamboanga

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UP-DBC marks 60th year with confab on PH media THE University of the Philippines’ Department of Broadcast Communication (DBC) marks its 60th anniversary with a threeday conference on Philippine journalism meant to explore media and communication studies amid rapid social and technological change. The convention, dubbed “Sanlaksang Kaletsehan: Media and Communication Studies in the Time of Upheavals,” will be held from Oct. 21 to 23 at UP Diliman and is open to the public. Established in 1966, the DBC has contributed to the development of broadcast media practice and scholarship in the Philippines and the region. Rex Espiritu

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FOR POLICE MOBILITY. Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla leads the turnover

ceremony at the Brig. Gen. Vicente Lim in Laguna of 150 motorcycles under the Unified 911 Emergency Response initiative of Region 4 A (Calabarzon) of the Philippine National Police. Remulla says every police officer must be equipped to move quickly and respond immediately to emergencies and security threats. Roy Tomandao

OMB welcomes Senate debates on rewriting Ombudsman Act By Rex Espiritu OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday welcomed discussions in the Senate on updating the Ombudsman Act of 1989 to strengthen the government’s anti-corruption efforts and improve public accountability. Remulla said the Office of the Ombudsman was prepared to work with lawmakers in reviewing existing mechanisms and addressing gaps that

University involving a student who livestreamed his attack on social media. He shot one student dead before committing suicide. The Grade 8 student brought a pistol and a rifle to the school. It was discovered that both guns belonged to his father, a Bureau of Customs police officer. One gun was issued by the bureau and the other was a personal firearm. Last Sept. 18, another school shooting erupted at the South Cotabato’s Banga National High School where three students died, including the shooter, and eight others wounded.

affect the effective implementation of its constitutional mandate. “We welcome discussions on updating the law to respond to present-day challenges in fighting corruption. We are ready to work with Congress on reforms that will help us better serve the public and exact accountability in government,” Remulla said. The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, jointly with the Committee on Ways and Means, held a hearing on Oct. 5 on Senate Bill No.

2394, or the proposed Ombudsman Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Powers Act, which seeks to amend Section 15 of Republic Act No. 6770, or the Ombudsman Act of 1989. The measure seeks to address enforcement gaps encountered in anticorruption investigations and the implementation of lawful orders and directives issued by the Ombudsman. Proposals discussed during the hearing included mechanisms covering searches, arrests and contempt, subject

to constitutional and legal safeguards. Sen. Panfilo Lacson, one of the measure’s proponents, said the proposed amendments sought to address limitations in the implementation of the Ombudsman’s mandate. The Ombudsman was represented by Deputy Ombudsman Jose Balmeo Jr., Assistant Ombudsman Luis Gonzaga Bonoan, Assistant Ombudsman retired Maj. Gen Eliseo Cruz, and Assistant Ombudsman Rex Raynaldo Sandoval.

‘N. Vizcaya ready to face super El Niño’ By Jessica M. Bacud

SEARCH FOR INCOME AUGMENTATION. Organized health workers of state-run Philippine Heart Center dramatize their demand for an increase to P5,000 of their Personnel Economic Relief Allowance, lamenting that the 2027 National Expenditure Program allots only a P500-hike to the existing P2,000 subsidy which has remained constant since 2009. Alliance of Health Workers - AHW National/Facebook

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya— As water shortages threaten much of the country, Nueva Vizcaya is painting a rosier picture. Provincial officials here declared that the province was ready to face super El Niño, assuring residents of uninterrupted access to safe drinking water up to early 2027 despite the expected severe dry spell, “While we cannot control the weather, we can control how prepared we are. Nueva Vizcaya will ensure that no family goes without clean and safe water this El Niño. But we also ask everyone to conserve and help our farmers who will be most affected,” said Gov. Jose Gambito as he bared the province’s drought con-

tingency plan. Nueva Vizcaya is banking on its mountain springs and has ramped up health monitoring to ensure water safety amid the looming drought. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Anthony Cortez said data shows the province has sufficient water sources to meet community needs. “However, we expect the agriculture sector to feel the impact of the drought more severely,” Dr. Cortez explained. To safeguard public health, the PHO will conduct bacteriological testing of drinking water sources in all municipalities. The move aims to prevent disease outbreaks that typically spike during El Niño.

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr., in a visit at the Western Command (WESCOM) in Camp General Artemio Ricarte, underscored the need for stronger and sustained military presence in Palawan “Our operating area is unique because it needs not only discipline and strong will, but also creativity. We must also use our Filipino talent and ingenuity because what we confront here is extraordinary,” Teodoro said in his talk with the WESCOM personnel. He also stressed the importance of establishing a significant and meaningful tri-service presence in the area to support territorial defense, internal security operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, and deterrence against unlawful and other nefarious activities. “Palawan is the last frontier, right? Let’s make sure that it is the last frontier,” the Defense Chief added. “As WESCOM reported, there is no insurgency here. Let’s make sure it stays that way,” he stressed. Teodoro also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the presence and capabilities of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps in Palawan, including the establishment of at least a brigade-sized Army presence and the development of a sustainable growth plan for the Marine Corps. “At the end of the day, a Marine Corps is not a Marine Corps if it has no mobility. And that is what we must work hard on to allow them to sustain their lethality, their firepower, and their mobility particularly now in the eastern seaboard where there is no significant presence,” he said. Teodoro likewise said the support of communities for the continued presence of government forces must be reciprocated through security and tangible benefits that contribute to sustainable development.

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Bistado! “HOISTED by their own petard,” which the Bard of Avon used in describing how Hamlet was able to discover, and turn the tables on his traitorous “friends,” best describes the events in the impeachment court in the last two weeks. First the prosecution called for Mayor Baste Duterte as a hostile witness. They thought he would not come, but come he did, and what a presence on the national stage he made. So much so that the palace scolded the congressmen for giving platform to one the DDS calls their Plan B. The Tin Soldier, unable to get the presiding officer to acknowledge his central role in their demolition effort, then rehashed old hearsay accusations in a presser, failing to get Jon Snow of Game of Thrones look-alike Baste to react at the unseemly presence seated behind him in the witness box. Then the prosecution’s hired lady lawyer presents the “aggregated” figures of the target couple’s covered and “suspicious” bank transactions, which the AMLA executive director confessed was what the HoR lead counsel, the lady Bitrics asked him to do. The AMLA executive director who happens to be a fraternity brod of the presiding judge, sans permission from his three-man governing committee, thus “aggregated” the numbers, as instructed by Lady Bitrics in a letter to him, the better to impress upon the public that the VP and her husband were “bilyonaryos.” Yet upon cross examination, the smart young lawyer of the defense flushed the Bitrics letter from out of the depths of Ursula’s dark sea cave. So, Pia Cayetano, in asking for clarification from Chiz’ frat brod, elicited what confused and bloated numbers really meant --- that the AMLA simply totaled transactions in, out and rolled over. The dark plot to confuse the thinking public was thus foiled, which is probably why the nervous witness decided to forego lunch knowing that the lawyers for the defense might see through the ruse. Bistado! The smart young defense lawyer stuck the knife deeper and read sections of the law creating the AMLC that penalized those who divulge strictly confidential records, to include the media who publish the same. Protestations raised by the jaundiced clique of senator-judges, with someone foolishly invoking parliamentary immunity, could not undo the damage to the made-up case of the prosecution. Even a try to link export transactions of a corporation where the VP’s husband is allegedly a stockholder simply exposed ignorance of the fact that China is a socialist country and most of its business entities are state-owned. We’ve been exporting bananas, and

in this case, banana chips and other produce to China --- is that a crime? Would they want China to ban our exports because anyway, our officials “hate” them? Simultaneous to the reversal of prosecution fortunes in the Senate, the victim of this maladministration’s persecution turned the tables on the fabricated tales of an ex-cop named Gracioso, handled by the trio of an SVD priest, an NBI director and an ex-senator. In a Davao press conference, she refuted each and every prevarication of the ex-cop Kraken unleashed by the dark conspirators, who spun a tale from whole cloth, but could not place the dates, the places and events into a factual story.

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The dark plot to confuse the thinking public was thus foiled. They even went to the extent of trying to get a former staff member of the VP and pressed him into turning witness against his former boss, in much the same way that they raided the residence of an ex-Speaker of the House and threatened his wife so that the couple would turn “state witness” by confirming the tall tale of the Kraken they once employed, causing them to flee for their lives. Bikoy then; Ramil Madriaga next; now this Gracioso. What lie will they fabricate next? And who will they threaten next? After putting two minority senators in jail, forcing one to hide instead of being surrendered to the discredited ICC, and another through her oppositionist son, two senator-siblings whose family corporations are charged with misfeasance, another senator being hounded by his colleague, and yet another hounded by the justice department for supposedly aiding a senator in distress from foreign interlopers, the prosecution whose client is the maladministration is failing to win the case through proper evidence. No wonder the chief honcho will fly tomorrow to his favorite Singapore refuge, ostensibly upon invitation of its prime minister, perhaps to chill after disappointment from his minions. And just before he leaves for the F-1 event, those three days of fast and furious car races along with bacchanalian feasting and drinking, the PSA tells the nation that inflation has reached 7.2%. Yet the joke is upon us, the people. We are suffering the karma of our leader’s revenge upon us all, yes, we who in 1986 used our power to depose him and his family from their “kingdom.”

IMF chief: AI ‘widening economic inequality’ SINGAPORE — The global AI boom is fast becoming the key driver of economies around the world but the boom is risking wider global inequality by leaving some nations behind, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned on Wednesday. She also lamented a lack of “decisive action” in heavily indebted advanced nations and called for “very tough policy choices” to restore the health of their public finances. Georgieva said in a speech ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s annual meetings in Singapore next week that AI investment-to-GDP will likely top the cash pumped into railroads, the electricity grid or the telecommunication network. Growth in AI-related trade was being seen most in the United States, China and India, where companies splashed out on data centres and other infrastructure, while others were benefiting from the manufacture of chips and robotics. “Love it, hate it, or fear it, AI is here, rapidly becoming a key driver of countries’ relative fortunes in the world economy,” Georgieva said. “Yet as this drives forward today’s AI economies, it largely bypasses most others, increasing the risk of widening economic inequality across the globe,” she warned. “Success requires everybody be taken along to harvest the transformative power of AI, which is why it will be so

important to deliver AI access around the globe. “And that, of course, calls for cooperation. In our interconnected world, countries cooperate not out of charity but out of self-interest.” The speech comes amid growing concern about the vast sums pumped into the sector, and when investors will see returns, after the boom fuelled a market rally to record levels over the past two years.

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Some nations are being left behind. Tech firms continue to rise even after a summer rout, with chipmaker Nvidia hitting a record high on Tuesday to push its market capitalisation to almost $5.7 trillion. “Should earnings fall short, however, hyperscaler leverage and large and growing global holdings of U.S. equities could turn a disappointment into a farreaching shock,” Georgieva said. Tough choices ahead She also addressed rising debt levels among governments, as borrowing costs fuelled by rising inflation and interest rates are compounded by massive bond issuance by companies to fund their AI investments.

Secretary Vida, justice demands a decision

HREE thousand three hundred sixty-two days.

That is how long it has been since Samar farmer Enrique Manas Sr. was ambushed and killed in Sta. Margarita, Samar on July 23, 2017. His family is still waiting for the murder case to be tried. The issue before Acting Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida should now be narrower than the history of this longrunning case. Is there anything materially new that justifies keeping it from proceeding in court? The Department of Justice (DOJ) has already subjected the case to repeated scrutiny. DOJ prosecutors recommended prosecution in 2019. The DOJ reversed that determination in 2021. The Manas family appealed. In January 2025, then Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla reversed the 2021 DOJ disposition and reinstated the earlier resolution supporting prosecution. More importantly, only about six months ago, DOJ Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon himself approved the filing of the criminal Information against former military colonel Emilio Zosa, a former gubernatorial candidate, and his co-accused. The case then reached the Regional

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There should be no further administrative obstacle to trial. Still, reconsideration should have a purpose. If new evidence has emerged since the Information was filed, consider it. If some material defect has been discovered that escaped the prosecutors who reviewed the case for nearly ten years, address it. But if the record before the DOJ is substantially the same record upon which its own Prosecutor General approved prosecution only six months ago, what remains to be reconsidered that cannot properly be tested in court? That distinction matters. The courtroom—not the DOJ—should now be where the evidence is tested. There,

SOME non-government environmental groups in Baguio are waiting with trepidation on which company would eventually be managing Camp John Hay. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is scheduled to bid this out this month. In an earlier statement, the BCDA said, when it took control of the facility from the Camp John Hay Development Corporation, that it intends to make the facility the next BGC of the north. The pronouncement surprised the Baguio public because it was totally the opposite of the original government intention of keeping CJH as close as possible to its original layout for all visitors to enjoy. But with this BCDA announcement, a lot of people took it to mean that BCDA intends to convert a big portion of the forest cover of the 301 hectares John Hay Special Economic Zone into a concrete jungle. People are understandably worried. The whole CJH reservation covers a total area of 625 hectares. It is one of the few remaining forest covers of the city that still makes a Baguio trip the unique experience that it is. With the trees gone, Baguio would lose its distinction as a walkable city. As it is, Baguio’s landscape is already undergoing a radical transformation with the non-stop construction of multilevel buildings that are now dotting the city’s skyline. The last thing that Baguio needs at the moment is to destroy its remaining forest cover and lose its uniqueness as the summer capital of the country. People go to John Hay to experience the pine trees, hike its trails while enjoying the kind of breeze that no other

city in the country can offer. Baguio right now does not need another Central Business District. What has happened to Baguio over the past several decades is sad. It could have been prevented with some kind of effective urban planning but unfortunately, this never happened. It has been painful for us old Baguio residents to witness the city transform from a sleepy little town to a bustling and overcrowded city. Now, a large portion of its remaining forest cover will also be sacrificed in the name of so-called economic progress.

But did these government officials even bother to study if Baguio’s environment can sustain these kinds of development? After all, the city’s area is only about 57.5 square kilometers, consisting mostly of mountains with little space to construct houses safely. But as everyone can see, houses are being built even on very dangerous mountain slopes. This practice inevitably kills several people every rainy season due to landslides. Houses have also basically replaced all the pine trees in Baguio’s mountains. Another problem facing the city is where to tap other water sources to supply the burgeoning population since the water supply of the city which

comes mostly from deep wells cannot be sustained for long. No one seems to remember -- or perhaps care -- that Baguio was originally planned for a population of 25,000 people. Now, it has an estimated population of about 370,000. More if we include the thousands of tourists and those from adjacent municipalities. That is roughly about 6,400 people per square kilometer of land. This means congestion. Worse, actually, because the available livable area of the city is much smaller due to the mountains. Yet business and home construction continue unabated. There have been well meaning people who have been calling for a pause but their voices have been drowned by those calling for progress. Sooner or later, something has got to give. Let’s hope some level headed senior government people in the city as well as the national government will pause this harebrained plan of the BCDA and thoroughly study and evaluate its impact on the city’s environment. Even now, CJH’s skyline is already changing rapidly with multi-level building constructions going on. Most of the original wooden structures still remaining are left to rot away due to the absence of any maintenance. This includes the iconic Bell house, constructed in about 1903, and is one of the few remaining original wooden structures still left standing built in the city. What we should do is try our best to preserve and protect what is left of Baguio’s forest covers for the next generation of Filipinos to enjoy. Baguio should not be allowed to become a concrete jungle.

“Elevated yields are inflating the interest bill at a time of tight budget constraints and competing spending priorities, including defence,” she said. “Higher policy rates then lift the short end, feeding directly into the cost of short-term debt. “And yet we don’t see decisive action in high-debt advanced economies where the need of the hour is for credible medium-term fiscal consolidation plans, supported in some cases by upfront fiscal measures.” The spike in inflation has been largely driven by a surge in oil prices since the start of the Middle East war, but Georgieva said the shock, though large, had been contained by access to stockpiles, energy efficiency and contingency plan-

ning among others. However, she pointed out that oil was still above $100, with diesel at record highs and natural gas supplies from the Gulf still severely impaired, affecting Asia and Europe particularly hard. And she warned that, even with a swift end to the Iran war, “the problem of high energy prices will likely persist for some time”. She praised some central banks for moving to fight inflation by lifting interest rates, saying that “now may be a good time for a prudently hawkish bias in many countries’ monetary policy”. Emerging markets, she said, faced higher borrowing rates and more volatile capital flows, while low-income countries could be forced to cut crucial

development spending. “My message to the world’s economic policymakers next week will be this: we cannot keep delaying necessary policy action -- you have the tools, now have the wisdom to use them,” Georgieva said. “Some very tough political choices stare us in the face.” She said policymakers needed to “explain to people why consolidation is needed, why it is in their interest. Take some pain today for growth tomorrow”. Secondly, they had to “make plans to limit the cost to future growth to the extent possible, and to protect the most vulnerable in society”, and also “pursue complementary structural reforms.” AFP

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prosecutors carry the burden of proving their allegations beyond reasonable doubt. There, Zosa and his coaccused may challenge the evidence, cross-examine witnesses, present their defense, and invoke every right guaranteed to them. And there, an impartial judge decides. The DOJ has already performed its prosecutorial function. It should not now become the reason the court cannot perform its judicial function. There is a human dimension as well. The Manas family are farmers. They are not asking Vida to convict anyone. They are asking for the case to be allowed to proceed to the forum where guilt or innocence is supposed to be determined. After 3,362 days, that is hardly an unreasonable expectation from the justice system. Vida need not revisit nearly a decade of history merely because the case has again landed on his desk. He needs to determine whether anything genuinely new or material justifies changing the prosecution his own department approved only months ago. If there is none, there should be no further administrative obstacle to trial. The DOJ has already done its job. It should not now become the main reason the court cannot do its job. After 3,362 days, justice does not require another cycle. It requires a decision.

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US pushes Russia for info on plague death

ASHINGTON – The United States made a formal request pressing Russia for information on the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, a source close to the matter said Tuesday, as calls grew for transparency from Moscow.

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Russian authorities have denied that they are imposing anti-plague measures and played down the reports of an incident at a plague research institute in Siberia’s Irkutsk region last week. But US President Donald Trump said he would speak soon with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the World Health Organization’s head called on Moscow to be open about the situation. “We have officially requested additional information from the Russian government,” a State Department spokesperson said. “We are also in official communication with other countries around the world to share information,” they added. The request for information was sent via a confidential diplomatic communication, known as a demarche, according to a source close to the matter. During a trip to Iceland, Rubio said: “We encourage Russia to be transparent and share more information with the world so that all of us could react accordingly and appropriately.” Trump later said he would be speaking to Putin about what happened. “I have a call scheduled, yes,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if he had spoken to Putin, adding that it would happen “very soon.” Asked what US intelligence agencies were saying about the situation, Trump said: “We’re in very deep discussions. We’ll be able to report on it probably tomorrow.” AFP

Former Sri Lanka First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka arrests ex-First Lady in charity graft probe COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s anti-graft authority arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Wednesday over allegations that her charity misused donations collected for a children’s hospital. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has revived longdormant graft investigations involving members of the once-powerful Rajapaksa family, which dominated Sri Lankan politics for nearly two decades. The 73-year-old wife of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested in Colombo, and will be taken before a magistrate, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. “The arrest is in connection with her Siriliya Saviya Foundation,” a CIABOC official told reporters at the Rajapaksa home in the capital. She travelled to Singapore on September 16 for medical treatment, and was served with a summons at Colombo airport to provide a statement to police about her charity. She flew back on Monday after filing a court petition seeking to prevent her arrest, but the hearing for anticipatory bail was fixed for October 12. AFP

Australian court jails ex-bishop for sex offenses SYDNEY – A former bishop in Australia was sentenced to more than six years in jail on Wednesday for sexual offences against young men, according to a court official. Christopher Alan Saunders – the former bishop of Broome – was one of Australia’s most senior Catholics for decades. He was sentenced in a Western Australian court on Wednesday to six years and six months in prison, backdated to August 12. Saunders was found guilty in August of one count of sexual penetration without consent and 12 counts of unlawful and indecent assault. One of his victims said in a statement read out in court: “I was a toy that he was using... my head is pounding now, I’m in so much pain.” “I can’t talk about it,” the person said in the statement reported by national broadcaster ABC. Saunders presided over the Diocese of Broome, a sweeping coastal region in northwest Australia dotted with dozens of remote Aboriginal communities, for more than 20 years. AFP

US military on Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban TOKYO – US forces on Okinawa were on Wednesday barred from drinking alcohol for 48 hours and also face a 30-day curfew after the murder of a woman allegedly committed by an American Marine. The case has triggered outrage in Japan, where any crimes involving US forces have long inflamed criticism of the troops’ presence. The governor of Okinawa, where the bulk of the 54,000 US military personnel are based in Japan, is due to meet the Japanese premier on Wednesday to voice his concerns. Benjamin T. Watson, Okinawa area coordinator and commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, announced a “complete prohibition of alcohol consumption on or off base” starting Wednesday. Watson said that the 48-hour period – described as “an operational pause” – would give commanders the time to lead training with all service members on “standards, discipline, and our responsibilities as members of the Okinawan community.” During this period, operations will cease and “we will not allow off-base liberty,” said Watson in a statement posted on X late Tuesday. AFP

TAKEOFF. This handout photo from the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) taken and released on October 7, 2026 shows the fifth launch of South Korea’s homegrown space rocket Nuri from the Naro Space Center in Goheung. AFP

Thailand floods South Korea launches ‘K-brand’ death toll rises scheme to fight counterfeit goods to 60 since Sept. BANGKOK – Flooding in Thailand since mid-September has killed 60 people nationwide, the government said on Wednesday, with river water levels still rising in some regions. Days of heavy rain late last month inundated parts of the capital Bangkok, although the floods there have largely receded. The situation remains difficult for many people in central Prachinburi province, where 19 people died, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Overflowing rivers flooded houses in seven districts in the province, affecting more than 188,000 people, the department said in a statement. People have died in around a dozen other provinces and the capital, with flooding ongoing in 27 of Thailand’s 77 provinces, it said. In Bangkok, four people have died since September 16, after a month’s worth of rain fell over several days in late September, prompting a city-wide disaster declaration. A massive clean-up is currently underway as the city prepares to host the IMF and World Bank meetings, which begin next week. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, whose government has faced public criticism over its flood response, ordered government agencies on Monday to manage flooding and transportation to avoid disruptions to the meetings. September is the peak of Thailand’s rainy season, but this year felt worse for many in Bangkok, a city built on former marshlands and intersected by a network of canals. Some areas were under knee-deep water for several days, with vehicles abandoned on submerged streets and schools closed for two days. AFP

SEOUL – South Korea’s president said Wednesday the country is taking steps to protect the country’s booming cultural cache, launching a new “K-brand” authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal. Led by K-pop acts such as BTS, hit Netflix series “Squid Game” and “KPop Demon Hunters,” the so-called “Hallyu,” or Korean cultural wave, saw content exports hit a record $14.9 billion last year, surpassing overseas sales of computers and home appliances. The popularity of so-called K-food and K-beauty products, meanwhile, saw exports of agricultural and fisheries products and cosmetics hit record highs

of $12.4 billion and $11.4 billion, respectively. Under Seoul’s new “K-Brand Government Certification System,” consumers will now be able to check whether a product is authentic by scanning a QR code attached to it with their mobile phone, President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday. “From K-beauty and K-food to Kfashion, Korean brands are rapidly becoming part of the everyday lives of people around the world,” Lee said on X. “But as K-brands grow in popularity, Korean companies are also suffering increasing damage from counterfeit products overseas,” he said. AFP

WHO says no obesity drugs for under-10s

GENEVA – Medicine and surgery are not the answer for overweight children, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Releasing its first guidelines addressing the sharp rise in obesity among children and adolescents, the WHO instead strongly recommended structured diets, physical activity and behavior changes. “WHO does not recommend pharmacological treatment, bariatric surgery (surgery that changes the stomach or digestive tract) or weight-loss devices for children aged 0-9 years,” it said. “For adolescents aged 10-19 years, treatment with approved medicines may be considered only when a supervised multimodal lifestyle program has not achieved the desired results. “Bariatric surgery may be considered under strict conditions for adolescents with severe obesity.” The recommendations for those aged 19 and under contrast with the UN health agency’s guidelines for adult obesity issued in December 2025, following the surge in popularity of a new generation of appetite-suppressing drugs called GLP-1 agonists – which includes blockbuster brands Ozempic and Mounjaro. AFP

SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE. An Israeli soldier crouches to light a candle at the memorial to the victims of the 2023 Hamas attacks at the Nova festival site in Reim, southern Israel, on October 7, 2026. Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country’s deadliest day will be front and center. AFP

SPORTS Lions eye 5th straight win; Jr Altas aim for solo lead By Dennis Abrina DEFENDING champion San Beda University aims to extend its winning streak to five games when it collides with the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in the main event of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at 5 p.m. this Thursday, October 8, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. The Red Lions enter the matchup riding high on momentum following a hard-earned 74-65 overtime victory over rival Letran College on October 5. Coach Yuri Escueta will look to keep Mendiola’s momentum going behind key contributors Jomel Puno, Andrei Ugaddan, Lawrence Hawkins, Aldous Torculas, RC Calimag, Bismarck Lina, and Jimuel Reyes. On the other side, the Las Piñasbased Perpetual Altas are desperate to snap a two-game losing skid following setbacks against Arellano University and College of St. Benilde. Sitting at a 2-3 win-loss record, Perpetual is eager to avoid slipping further down the standings. Perpetual head coach Olsen Racela emphasized the need for sharper execution as he goes head-to-head against his cousin, Escueta. “We need more players to step up, consistency, execution of the plays we set, and good defense,” Racela said. “I told the boys to limit turnovers and improve our shooting percentage compared to our last game, where we only shot 5-of-24 from three-point territory while our opponent made 15-of-37.” Racela will rely heavily on Mark Gojo Cruz, LA Casinillo, Ray Allen Maglupay, Gelo Gelsano, JM Tulabut, Shawn Orgo, Kenji Duremdes, 6’7” Aries Borja, Jan Roluna, and rookies Jim Corpuz and Kurt Velasquez to steady the ship.

Perpetual Help’s Aries Borja

Siklab to test PVL’s new-look contenders MORE than a fresh offering for its milestone 10th season, the Premier Volleyball League’s Siklab opening leg promises a fascinating test of how quickly new pieces can come together. With free agency and the rookie draft reshaping rosters across the league, the All-Filipino Conference unfolds Saturday (Oct. 10) at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena with new faces, new combinations and, for several teams, vastly different looks. The result could be a season opener filled with surprises – and perhaps the unexpected – as the country’s premier volleyball league marks a decade of competition. The offseason saw teams take markedly different approaches to strengthening their rosters. Some opted for continuity, while others aggressively addressed their biggest needs through free agency and the rookie draft, adding talent capable of immediately changing their fortunes. No team, however, made a louder statement than Capital1. The Solar Spikers went all-in during the break, surrounding star Bella Belen with a collection of marquee acquisitions headlined by former league MVPs Vanie Gandler and Erika Santos, both from Cignal, and veteran setter Jaja Maraguinot. Capital1 also landed rookie libero Detdet Pepito, the No. 2 overall pick in the recent PVL Draft, and ninth overall pick Khy Cepada, further deepening a roster that now looms as a serious contender.

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Yulo turns focus on world tourney F By Jeremiah Sevilla

RESH from winning two gold medals in the 20th Asian Games, Carlos Yulo is turning his focus to the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships scheduled from October 17 to 25 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Yulo will try to defend his vault title and improve on his bronze medal finish in floor exercise from last year’s World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. But while the Paris Olympics double gold winner is poised to contend for another world title, Yulo is tempering expectations as he wants to mainly use the tilt to gauge his competition ahead of next year’s Olympic qualification. “I’m gonna do my best po to show up. Hindi naman po ako nag-e-expect ng anything sa World Championships. Gusto ko lang din po makita ‘yung mga competitors and paano po yung ikot sa World Championships,” Yulo said during the recent Heroes’ Welcome for the Asian Games medalists. “Ang pinaka-importante po is ‘yung next year na World Championships kasi ‘yun po ‘yung qualification for Olympics. So this time, I just really want to feel the rotation ng World Championships, and praying na maging safe po lahat ng routines and preparation po namin papuntang Netherlands,” he added. Yulo ruled the floor exercise and vault events in the recently concluded Aichi-Nagoya Games, completing his collection of golds from

Two-time Asian Games champion Carlos Yulo is shown with Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino during the ‘Heroes’ Welcome’ for Team Philippines hosted by the POC and the Philippine Sports Commission. POC Media

major competitions. Still, the 26-year-old star gymnast knows he has more work to do as he aims to keep his winning ways in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “Siguro nakikita ko lang din po ‘yung consistency ko sa pag-prepare po. But at the same time, marami pa din po talagang butas and kailangan talaga siyang trabahuhin,” he said. “Palagi po akong natututo sa mga trial ko and hindi ko naman

po sinasabing hindi siya mahirap pero doable and achievable naman po lahat ng resulta.” Yulo also credited the support he has received, particularly from Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, and Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) president Cynthia Carrion.

“Siyempre hindi ko din po ‘yun kayang magampanan kung wala pong tamang support,” he said. Yulo will be joined by his younger brother Eldrew, who capped his Asian Games debut with a bronze medal in horizontal bar. Eldrew will make his senior World Championships debut in the Netherlands. The Yulo brothers are set to hold a training camp in France before heading to the world tournament.

Gen. Trias bets shine in Palawan Zentro jrs netfest UNRANKED Ella Mhae Paglalunan and fellow Gen. Trias, Cavite standout Raven Licayan powered a sweep of the MVP honors in the Zentro Juniors Age-Group Championships, with Paglalauan completing a two-title romp and Licayan adding a boys’ crown at the Zentro courts and Pulilan Tennis Club in Bulacan last Monday. Paglalunan stole the spotlight in the girls’ 16-and-under singles, toppling three seeded rivals on her way to the title before ruling the 14-and-U division as well to emerge as the lone double-gold medalist in the Group 2 tournament sanctioned by Philta and Universal Tennis Ranking. The rising star from Gen. Trias first disposed of Maxine Chua and Alexa Morales in the opening rounds, then routed No. 4 seed Michaela Suarez, 6-1, before scoring a 6-3, ret. victory over No. 2 Jan Cadee Dagoon in the semifinals. Paglalunan then capped her stunning run with a 6-1, 6-0 demolition of No. 6 seed Lilith Rufino in the championship. Earlier, Paglalunan lived up to her top billing in the girls’ 14-and-

Ella Mhae Paglalunan and Raven Licayan display their trophies alongside coach Joel Evangelista (left) and host sponsor Zopia Morales during awards ceremony.

U class, dropping just eight games in five matches. She completed the sweep with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Rufino in the final. Licayan likewise emerged as a double finalist and one of the tournament’s two co-MVPs, securing the boys’

12-and-U crown with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Leonardo Manio III. The Gen. Trias bet, however, fell short in his bid for a second title after yielding to top seed Jan Caleb Villeno, 2-6, 6-4, 2-6, in the boys’ 14-andU semifinals. Villeno went on to beat

Juan Antonio Cablitas, 6-2, 6-1, for the championship. The two Gen. Trias players’ MVP performances highlighted a weeklong tournament that drew a maximum field of 256 entries across eight boys’ and girls’ age-group divisions, underscoring junior tennis’ continued growth and popularity. Troan Vytiaco, unseeded Cyrus Javier, Eilythia Comia and Dagoon were the other singles champion in the tournament, backed by ICON Golf & Sports and Palawan Group of Companies, the event marked the resumption of the Palawan Pawnshop junior circuit following another successful swing through Mindanao in September. Vytiaco edged Anthony Cosca, 4-6, 6-1, 5-1, ret., for the boys’ 16-and-U title, while Javier stunned Cosca, 6-0, 6-2, in the boys’ 18-and-U final. Comia turned back Misty Principe, 7-5, 6-3, to rule the girls’ 12-and-U division, while Dagoon bounced back from her 16-and-U setback to regain redemption in the girls’ 18-and-U class, trouncing Suarez, 6-3, 6-3. Licayan also teamed up with Rafael Cablitas to capture the boys’ 14-and-U doubles crown, while Patrice 0

Ababa rides momentum, seeks back-to-back PGT wins in Pueblo de Oro HAVING snapped a two-year title drought, Jhonnel Ababa hopes to ride the momentum and growing confidence from his victory last week as he shoots for back-to-back championships in the ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship, which blasts off Monday (Oct. 12) in Cagayan de Oro City. Ababa overcame a nerve-wracking, see-saw battle in Iloilo last week, coming from behind with clutch birdies on the final two holes to force a tie with Jeffren Lumbo and then claim his 14th Philippine Golf Tour victory. The triumph was as emotional as it was unexpected. Unlike his previous victory at Apo Golf in 2024, when he prevailed in a sudden-death playoff over Guido van der Valk before a home crowd, Ababa said his Iloilo triumph felt like a blessing that came when he least expected it. He had trailed Lumbo by three heading into the final stretch. With the odds seemingly stacked

Jhonnel Ababa

against him, Ababa could only credit his faith for turning the tide. “God simply gave me this victory. I honestly didn’t expect to win because Jeffren had such a big lead. But God made it possible,” said Ababa in Filipino, who dedicated the victory to his family, including his late wife, Mailyn, and their sons, John Michael and Samuel. Ababa will now be hard-pressed to make it two in a row, with a slew of seasoned campaigners and hungry contenders also determined to shine in the eighth stop of the 10-stage circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. Among them is Reymon Jaraula, the last player to win at the Pueblo de Oro layout when it hosted a PGT event in 2019. Jaraula edged Tony Lascuña in a dramatic playoff that year and returns to the venue after a strong third-place finish in Iloilo with the Del Monte ace looming as one of the players to watch in the P2.5-million championship.

Lascuña, meanwhile, will try to bounce back from a 10th-place finish in Iloilo. He headlines a formidable cast that also includes Zaragosa, Lum0bo, van der Valk, Russell Bautista and Angelo Que. The reigning Order of Merit champion, Que likewise hopes to regain top form after a hectic stretch of campaigns at home and abroad. He is chasing a third victory of the season after topping the Caliraya Springs and Summit Point legs. But the Pueblo de Oro field is deep, with recent Negros Occidental leg winner Art Arbole, Russell Bautista joined by Elee Bisera, Francis Morilla,Jay Bayron and Ira Alido, as well as Korean bets Kim Tae Soo, Chon Koo Kang and Lee Song. Also in the mix are US-based Jeremy Tandoy and Ivan Yabut, along with a number of other foreign challengers, setting the stage for another fiercely contested week on the PGT.

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NU Bulldogs bounce back but coach not satisfied NATIONAL University raced to a hot start and denied every Adamson University run en route to an 8566 victory in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. It was the bounce-back win the Bulldogs needed to remain in the top four, but head coach Jeff Napa was not satisfied with the way his team defended beyond the arc. “It’s a good response coming from a loss to Ateneo pero medyo subpar pa rin ‘yung performance kasi nga we gave 13 three points sa Adamson. We need to address that para coming to Saturday’s game, ma-correct namin ang mga sarili namin,” said Napa. The Bulldogs opened the game with a massive 24-9 run, with PJ Palacielo scoring 10 points during the surge. The Soaring Falcons, however, refused to go down without a fight, cutting the deficit to six in the third quarter after back-to-back baskets from Kenji Cañete made it 58-52. That would be as close as Adamson could get. Paul Francisco, Mo Diassana, and Chad Cartel then combined for six straight points to close out the frame, restoring NU’s double-digit advantage at 64-52 heading into the fourth quarter. Although the Bulldogs struggled to contain Adamson’s outside shooting, NU dominated the paint on both ends of the floor. The Bulldogs limited the Falcons to just 10 points inside while scoring 50 points in the shaded area themselves. The victory lifted NU to 3-2 for solo third place, while Adamson dropped to 2-2 and slipped into a four-way tie for fourth to seventh. Palacielo led the Bulldogs with 19 points while also making an impact as a facilitator, dishing out a career-high eight assists. Francisco added 17 points and six rebounds, while Diassana finished with 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting and 12 rebounds. Guard Reinhard Jumamoy also made his presence felt on the boards, grabbing 10 rebounds to go with 12 points and four assists.

Ateneo belles secure 1st win Games on Saturday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 8 a.m. – FEU-D vs DLSZ (16U) 10 a.m. – UST vs NU (Women) 12 p.m. – FEU vs Ateneo (Women) 3 p.m. – UST vs NU (Men) 5:30 p.m. – FEU vs Ateneo (Men) ATENEO de Manila University erased a 14-point deficit against rival De La Salle University, 79-66, to secure its first win in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Women’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After a difficult start to the season, the Blue Eagles improved to 1-2 in the standings, forcing a four-way tie for fourth place with La Salle, Adamson University, and the University of the Philippines. The victory also helped Ateneo avoid a 0-3 start in two-time MVP Kacey dela Rosa’s final season with the Blue Eagles. “Very happy na we got our first win today against La Salle. Yung mindset lang naming lahat is yung sinabi ni Coach PJ [Navarro] na matalo na sa lahat, wag lang sa La Salle,” said Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa once again delivered a massive all-around performance, posting 26 points and 13 rebounds for another double-double while adding five steals, four assists, and two blocks. Ateneo jumped to an early 12-4 lead, but La Salle quickly responded after the Blue Eagles went to a small-ball lineup. The Lady Archers then outscored Ateneo, 29-7, to build a 33-19 advantage before the Blue Eagles answered with a 9-0 run to close out the first half. Ateneo carried the momentum into the third quarter, opening the period with a 13-5 run to reclaim the lead, 41-38, behind a Seng Calago triple and a Dela Rosa layup. La Salle quickly answered with a 4-0 run after Alyssa Rodriguez knocked down back-to-back triples, cutting Ateneo’s lead to two, 51-49, heading into the final frame.

NU’s PJ Palacielo drives to the basket against a phalanx of Adamson defenders in a UAAP game won by the Bulldogs, 85-66.

Sharapova applauds Eala: She’s the girl of the moment By Jeremiah Sevilla

Alex Eala (right) and Maria Sharapova meet during a shoot of the latter’s ‘Pretty Tough’ podcast. Screengrab from Maria Sharapova’s Instagram account)

ILIPINA tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala enjoyed a full-circle moment after finally meeting her childhood idol, five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova. Sharapova shared on Instagram a teaser for an upcoming episode of her “Pretty Tough” podcast featuring Eala as her guest. “By very popular demand and rightfully so… she’s the girl of the moment,” Sharapova wrote in the caption. Eala’s excitement was evident in the short video as she met Sharapova, whom she looked up to while growing up. “Oh my God. Nice to meet you!” Eala exclaimed. The 21-year-old Pinay ace has repeatedly spoken about the 39-year-old Russian tennis legend as being one of her childhood idols.

A photo showing a young Eala meeting Sharapova made rounds on social media earlier this year. “Guys, it says my goal is to be her, like, I’m not even kidding,” Eala said, showing a note on her phone. Eala has been taking a breather after representing the Philippines in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, where she won her second straight women’s singles bronze medal. She also made a quick stop in Paris during her break, attending Chanel’s Spring-Summer 2027 show at Paris Fashion Week with her mother Rizza Maniego-Eala. Despite spending only about 24 hours in the French capital, Eala still managed to squeeze in a tennis practice session at the French Tennis Federation facility. The world No. 18 tennister will soon get back to business, with her next tournament set to be the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open in China, slated for October 12 to 18. Eala is projected to be a seeded player in her first WTA 1000 tourney of the Asian swing this year.

PSC steps in as Asian Tour’s 108th PH Open dangles $1 million SOME of the biggest names on the Asian Tour--and the brightest talents the Philippines can offer-set out to win Asia’s oldest national golf championship when Manila Southwoods, which is being spruced up to perfect championship shape, hosts the 108th playing of the PH Open in just over a month. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has stepped in to make sure that the event will be one to remember, putting up a $1 million (around P63 million) kitty for the 72-hole championship beginning Nov. 12 at the world-class Masters course of the SW complex in Carmona, Cavite. “It is a tradition that the PSC certainly wants to continue with,” Chair Pato Gregorio said after making the pledge to make the tournament a big Asian Tour leg. “We wouldn’t want such a big event to be put on the shelf. “It’s the Philippine Open, it’s the pride of the country.”

PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio

Miguel Tabuena

The Open first came to be in 1913 and has been held yearly, save for seven times: the first being in 2003 because of a name dispute, the next two in 2013 and 2016 because of super typhoons that battered the country, and then four years from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Frenchman Julien Sale won the

revival last year also at the Masters, and he is expected to banner the foreign challenge that will try to prevent a Filipino from winning again since Miguel Tabuena triumphed in the 100th staging at Luisita. Tabuena, who played in the final season of the now-defunct LIV 1.0 Golf League, and fellow PH Asian

Games team members Justin delos Santos and Carl Corpus will be on the starting roster, with Tabuena having innate knowledge of one of the local courses he calls home. That win was the second Open title for Tabuena, who at 32 has become the face of local pro golf, even as another past champion in Angelo Que is also given an equal chance at 47 years old since he is enjoying one of the finest two-year stretches of his career. Meanwhile, the management of Manila Southwoods has not stopped in conditioning the Jack Nicklausdesigned Masters since being awarded the rights to host the event for the second straight year. It will be one of the narrowest versions of the Masters the field will see come the second week of November as the roughs are now being allowed to grow and the fairways reduced in width to punish errant tee shots.

Capistrano: PH athletics no longer intimidated on world stage

PATAFA President Terry Capistrano, EJ Obiena and PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio

THE Philippine athletics team is no longer hesitant to compete at the highest level of international competition. With the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) ramping up its investment in development programs, the national team is poised to become highly competitive in the Asian arena and a consistent qualifier in future world championships. The optimism follows a strong campaign at the recently concluded 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where Ernest John “EJ” Obiena successfully retained his title, to go with a record-breaking feat. The team also added two more bronze medals. Building on that momentum, PATAFA is now setting its sights on more victories at next year’s Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia and on qualifying more athletes for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. “We are no longer skeptical about competing at a high level because we have already gained confidence in our capabilities,” PATAFA President Terry Capistrano said. “The future is getting brighter. We already have a number of potential stars, and some

of them have already stepped up to the challenge.” Obiena, one of the country’s most decorated athletes, secured back-to-back Asian Games gold medals in the men’s pole vault after shattering the Asiad record with a clearance of 5.91 meters. Newcomer Victoria Bossong impressed in her Asian Games debut by clinching bronze in the women’s 800 meters, while John Cabang Tolentino added another bronze in the men’s 110m hurdles. Their combined effort helped the Philippines surpass its medal output from the Hangzhou Asian Games three years ago, where the country settled for a single gold. The future appears even brighter with a new wave of young talents emerging. Among them are Naomi Cesar, the 800m gold medalist at the 2025 Bangkok SEA Games, fellow SEA Games champion Hussein Lorana, and Pi Durden Wangkay, who topped the 200m at the Asian Youth Games. All are expected to be strong medal prospects in the coming years. “Satisfied? No, not quite. While this is the best showing since 1982, we really think we could have done better. We’re hoping to see improvement in every competition,” Capistrano said.

BUSINESS

Jobless Filipinos increase to 2.77m By Thony Rose Lesaca

NEMPLOYMENT rate in the Philippines climbed to 5.3 percent in August 2026 from 3.9 percent a year ago, but eased from 6.0 percent in July, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. The number of unemployed Filipinos was estimated at 2.77 million in August, down from 3.14 million in July but up from 2.03 million in August 2025.

Michael Ricafort, chief economist at Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., traced the annual increase in unemployment to slower economic growth amid the Middle East conflict and government underspending on infrastructure. “Going forward, catch up spending by the national government, especially on infrastructure, could help pump-prime the economy, create more jobs and other economic opportunities,” Ricafort said in a Viber message. Ricafort said the month-on-month improvement likely reflected the gradual absorption of more fresh graduates in the overall labor market. He said other contributing factors likely included the near decade high manufacturing purchasing manager’s index of 54.9 percent in August and less disruptions during the month.

Ricafort said higher business and economic activities in the upcoming holiday season could lead to more seasonal job opportunities in the fourth quarter. He said a potential Super El Niño drought from the fourth quarter of this year until early 2027 presents an offsetting risk to the outlook, which could lead to reduced agricultural output and higher consumer prices. The underemployment rate also increased to 11.9 percent in August from 10.7 percent a year ago but down from 12.9 percent in July. Underemployed people are those who are employed but want more hours in their present job, an additional job or a new job with longer hours. About 5.90 million of the 49.79 million

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employed people were underemployed. The PSA said of the underemployed, 64.5 percent worked fewer than 40 hours a week, including those who did not work during the reference period, and are classed as visibly underemployed. The other 35.5 percent worked 40 hours or more and are classed as invisibly underemployed. Data showed that the labor force participation rate was 64.0 percent in August, down from 65.1 percent a year ago but up from 63.6 percent in July. That translates to 52.56 million Filipinos aged 15 and over in the labor force, compared with 52.13 million in August 2025 and 52.36 million in July. The labor force consists of people aged 15 and over who are either employed or unemployed.

Cebu Landmasters Inc. goes beyond VisMin, takes leadership to the national stage By Patricia Taculao-Deligero NOW celebrating 23 years, Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has come a long way from its beginnings as a homegrown Cebuano developer with a single project. What started in September 2003 under the leadership of founder Jose Soberano III has grown into a real estate company with a presence across the Visayas and Mindanao, building homes while creating spaces where people can live, work, do business, and build their everyday lives. Earlier in June, CLI announced Jose Franco Soberano as its new President and CEO, succeeding founder Jose Soberano III, who remains Executive Chairman and Chair of the Executive Committee as CLI enters its next phase of growth and national expansion. This leadership change is the result of years of careful planning and a shared goal to keep Cebu Landmasters strong for future generations. Today, CLI has 132 projects across 18 key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao, with close to 50,000 homes developed across the region. Its portfolio has also expanded beyond residential properties to include commercial spaces, hotels, mixed-use developments, offices, co-living spaces, and townships. For CLI, the 23rd anniversary is more than a celebration of the number of projects completed or homes delivered. It marks more than two decades of developing places that have become part of the changing landscape of cities and communities. Building homes into communities Housing remains at the heart of CLI’s business, but its developments increasingly reflect a broader idea of what makes a place feel like home. Across its VisMin portfolio, residential projects are complemented by commercial areas, offices, hospitality properties, retail spaces, and larger mixed-use and township communities. Developments such as Davao Global Township

Cebu Landmasters has expanded from residential development into a broader portfolio that includes commercial, hospitality, mixed-use and township developments across the Visayas and Mindanao. Above is an actual photo of Davao Global Township, a 22-hectare master-planned development in Matina, Davao City, bringing together residential, commercial and civic components.

demonstrate this approach by bringing different aspects of urban life into one master-planned environment. This broader approach also means development can extend beyond the people who eventually move into its homes. Construction and operations require workers, contractors, suppliers, brokers, retailers, service providers, and other businesses. As commercial and hospitality components open, they create additional spaces for enterprises and employment, contributing to economic activity in the areas where CLI operates. One example is Patria de Cebu, where retail, food and beverage, wellness, and essential-service tenants have helped bring activity back to a historic downtown commercial corridor. In Cagayan de Oro, CLI has also partnered with Xavier University on a Php120-million Manresa Access Road intended to improve connectivity between the city’s Uptown and Downtown areas and support the long-term development of Manresa Town.

These developments show how real estate can become intertwined with a community’s everyday rhythm. A home may be where a family begins, but the surrounding neighborhood determines where its members shop, work, study, dine, relax, and spend time together. A track record built on demand The continued demand for CLI’s projects provides another measure of the relationship it has built with homebuyers. As of June 30, 2026, the company’s residential portfolio comprises 45,507 residential units worth P176.1 billion. Despite market challenges in the first half of the year, the portfolio had reached a 95-percent sell-through rate, up from 92 percent in the previous quarter. The figures come as CLI continues to replenish its pipeline. The company’s short-term pipeline has 11 projects comprising around 5,600 houses with an estimated sales value of about P25 billion. Planned launches cover established and emerging markets in Cebu, Mactan, Ormoc, Butuan, Davao, and Panglao.

Beyond individual residential projects, Cebu Landmasters has developed largerscale projects that bring together different uses and activities within established and emerging urban centers. The photo above shows Manresa Town in Cagayan de Oro, one of the developments in the company’s VisMin portfolio.

Cebu Landmasters was recognized as the Best Developer in the Philippines during the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. The listed company was also awarded as the Best Housing Developer in the Philippines, Best Developer – Visayas and Best Developer – Mindanao. With nine awards overall, the wins reflect CLI’s continued leadership in VisMin and growing national presence.

According to CLI President and CEO Jose Franco Soberano, earlier this September, the company is nearing a milestone of 50,000 homes in a few months, a testament to how CLI has grown from the 200 houses it began with in 2004. “It has been a journey filled with a lot of hard work but strongly defined by purpose: To treat real estate as a service for our countrymen,” Soberano said. Entering the national stage Although CLI’s roots remain firmly in the Visayas and Mindanao, its achievements in these markets have increasingly attracted attention beyond the region. In August 2026, CLI was named Best Developer in the Philippines at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. The company also received recognition as Best Housing Developer in the Philippines, Best Developer – Visayas and Best Developer – Mindanao, along with other awards covering residential, hospitality, and design categories. The national award is particularly notable in the context of CLI’s history. The recognition represents its second national Best Developer win and first since 2019, while its Visayas and Mindanao awards reflect the regional markets where the company has built its track record over the past two decades. As the face of the new generation of CLI, Soberano recognizes the responsibility the award carries. “We will view this recognition not just as an award, but as a responsibility to represent all of us in the industry in the best way possible and set a good example,” he said. The recognition arrives as the company prepares to take what it has learned from VisMin into a much larger and more competitive market. Moving on to Luzon CLI’s next chapter is taking shape in Luzon, where the company is establishing a presence in Metro Manila and Cavite. In Pasig City, CLI is working with NTT UD Asia Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan’s NTT Urban Development Corporation, on a multiphase residential and retail mixed-use development. The project is planned along a major corridor in Pasig and is expected to feature multiple residential towers, retail components, and community spaces. The company’s Luzon plans also include a roughly 70-hectare property in Dasmariñas, Cavite, which is being positioned for a flagship township. The master-planned estate is envisioned to include approximately 6,000 residential units together with commercial, institutional, and other estate components, with initial launches targeted through 2028. The expansion enters into a different market landscape, but the principle behind it remains familiar: create communities that respond to how people actually live. After 23 years, that experience gives CLI a foundation to build on as it moves beyond its traditional markets. Its story began with a single project in Cebu, but its footprint now stretches across multiple cities and sectors, touching housing, commerce, hospitality, employment, and local economic activity. For a company celebrating more than two decades in real estate, the milestone is ultimately measured not only in buildings that rise from the ground, but in the lives that unfold within and around them. From Cebu to cities across the Visayas and Mindanao, and now toward Luzon, CLI’s 23-year journey shows how a developer can grow by looking beyond the four walls of a home. The next chapter will bring that experience to new communities, new markets, and more Filipino families seeking places not simply to live, but to grow and thrive.

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Xu Yongyu, Nationality: Nationality: N on D Co do V B A Makati Makati City M #65 Road 20,Add Project 8C Barangay Bahay 1. Add Makati City 2-4.Manila City Comp n NCCity me Au obo Au owo N1.Yu me Company Company Address: Address: Address: Address: Comp n e e 5. Peng Tianming Toro, Toro, District District 2 Quezon Quezon City City 1106 o o D 2 Qu on 1106 N on Inc. Inc. 1. Yu Donglin, Donglin, 2. 2. Vo Thi Thi Thao, Thao, 3. 3. Chen Yiqi, Yiqi, 4. 4. Al Al Dib Dib Ahmed n 1 u Don n 2 Vo h h o 3 Chen q 4 A D b Ahmed Vietnamese Vietnamese 2-3. Chinese Chinese 11.1. V n m 22-3. 3 Ch n Nationality: Nationality: N on e Company Company Address: Address: Address: C e Comp Add Comp n CCityland Add e 1010City Add Toro, District 2Cityland Quezon n M n Add 1Address: u1eDon Unit Unit 1001 Tower Tower 154H H.v. H.v. 1.Ch 1.Chinese Taguig Taguig City 2.Quezon Manila Manila City City V Moh'd n nmd2 Vo2 3h Chhno 3 Chen q 4 A D b Ahmed Un 1001 nd ow1106 11,1,154 CCity 22.Quezon Qu on CCity 33.d3.M Nationality: Abdallah Abdallah Moh'd Abd Company Address: Address: 1,3 1,3 Chinese 2. 2. Vietnamese Vietnamese 4.City 4.Jordanian 31 nu 2 oJordanian n nn C #65 #65 Road Road 20, 20, Project Project Barangay Barangay Bahay 1-4 1-4 Manila City City 5.5.od Taguig Taguig City City 65 N Ro P o ne 88B n B hn 1 4M nh Moh C 5 uofemp C Nature Nature Business: Business: Manufacturing Manufacturing Intended Intended period period employment: employment: ud e20 oofof Bu M nu uBahay nManila ended pe oof o men Un 1001 CSt., nd 10 ow 1BBel-Air 154A H 11,3 1Chinese u 2. CVVietnamese 2nQum on4C4. Jordanian 3 M n C Abd h Moh d Dela Dela Costa Costa St., Salcedo Salcedo Village, Village, Bel-Air D Co do V #65 Road 20, Project 8 Barangay Bahay 1-4 Manila City 5. Taguig City Toro, Toro, District District Quezon Quezon City City 1106 u n o o ND Qu on C u Address: eAddress: o22Bu ne M 1106 nu n3 ended pe33(years) od o emp o men Nationality: Nationality: N on Nature Nature of of Business: Business: Engaged Engaged In In The The Intended Intended period period of of employment: employment: 1-3 1-3 Three Three 3(years) N u e o Bu ne n d n h n ended pe od o emp o men 1 h Nationality: Nationality: N on Company Company Address: Address: D Co do V B A Comp n Add2eQuezon City 1106 Add e Toro, District Makati Makati City M CCity onnperiod Nature Business: Engaged In The Intended of2-3. 1Chinese h 3 Business Business Of Of Motor Motor Vehicle Vehicle Service Service And 1 1-4 1-4 Three 3(years) Bu n of O o V h And 41 h 3 Comp nd 20 AddProject Add e3n CCity 1.N-1.-Three Vietnamese Chinese Chinese 1-5. Chinese VVietnamese m3(years) 22-3. 3employment: Ch n 1 Ch #65888 Road Road 20, 8BBarangay Barangay Bahay 1.Nationality: 1.5M Makati Makati City 2-4.Manila City M CMo #65 Ro oe eCo 8po non hhereby BBahay hb ddeclares 11-5. 4 M nn mCCity 888 Tripacific Tripacific Corporation Corporation hereby declares that above-named above-named national able, willing, willing, and p20,PProject hthatthe hthe22-4.Manila bo d foreign oforeign n nnational on isisable, b w n and nd Business V n 3(years) m 2 3 Ch n 1-5. Chinese Maintenance. Maintenance. 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Nature Nature of of Business: Business: Manufacturing Manufacturing Intended Intended period period of of employment: employment: N u e o Bu ne M nu u n n ended pe od o emp o men Nationality: Nationality: N on o oemploy D of 2osaid Que on 1106 Nature Business: Inon The Intended Autobot Autobot Autoworks hereby declares above-named above-named national able, willing, willing, and Au obo nInc. hthatnthe hthe bo pen od m od foreign oforeign on isisable, b w n and nd d ooEngaged hService ndapply ob on hemployment: hm w omp nhthehD on o Business Business Of Of Motor Motor Vehicle Vehicle Service And And 1-5 1-5 Three Three 3(years) 3(years) Bu nqu Mo opsaid hmC n 1 5 -d-on h 3 N u Au eAutoworks oowo Bu neInc. Mhhereby nub ddeclares u n that ended emp on nnational men employ the foreign foreign national and and apply for an Alien Alien Employment Employment Permit with with Department Department Labor Labor mp oO hthe dV nnational nd pp oforan npperiod A noof mp opom nonPPermit h the p h mn n noofof bo N 1-3 - -on Three Three 3(years) 11-3 3the h for 33(years) 1,3 Chinese Chinese 2.VVietnamese Vietnamese Autobot Autoworks Inc. hereby declares that above-named foreign willing, 11,3 3 Ch ne en22. en nmp meo em44.4.nJordanian oJordanian d nm nw h h D p m n o bo qu Business Of Motor Vehicle Service And 1-5 Three 3(years) qualified qualified to to perform perform the the services services and and job job description description for this this position. position. The company company has hasthe intention d o p o m h nd ob d p o h po on h national omp nis able, h hthe nintention n nd on to oto Maintenance. 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Certificate CertificateNo. No. Issuance Issuance Date Date No. No.ofofShares Shares Ce uan No Ce aaeeNoNo uan eeDaDaee No oo hahaee 89-0004 89-0004 06/22/1989 06/22/1989 8,357,900 89 06 88,357,900 890004 0004 06 2222 1989 1989 8357 357900 900 89-0028 89-0028 06/22/1989 06/22/1989 1,624,000 1,624,000 89 0028 06 22 1989 1 624 000 89 0028 06 22 1989 1 624 000 89-0048 89-0048 06/30/1989 06/30/1989 483,505 483,505 89 06 483 890048 0048 06 3030 1989 1989 483505 505 89-0049 89-0049 06/30/1989 06/30/1989 93,948 93,948 89 0049 06 30 1989 93 948 89 0049 06 30 1989 93 948 89-0073 89-0073 06/30/1989 06/30/1989 993,647 993,647 89 0073 06 30 1989 993 89 0073 06 30 1989 993647 647 89-0110 89-0110 12/31/1989 12/31/1989 3,124,055 89 12 33,124,055 890110 0110 12 3131 1989 1989 3124 124055 055 ManilaBulletin BulletinPublishing PublishingCorporation Corporation MManila 89-0111 89-0111 12/31/1989 12/31/1989 607,026 607,026 89 12 607 M 890111 0111 12 3131 1989 1989 607026 026 Position Position title title Marketing Marketing Manager Manager on e - -Ma ke ng12 Manage ManilaBulletin BulletinPublishing PublishingCorporation CorporationPos MManila 89-0112 89-0112 12/31/1989 12/31/1989 351,099 351,099 89 0112 31 1989 351 099 Pos on e Ma ke ng Manage M 89o 0112 31 a1989 351 099 Job Desc Description: Description: Monitor Monitor the day day-to-day day-to-day marketing marketing operations operations within within the company company, company, such Job p on - - Mon o the he day ma ke ng12ope ons w h n the he such Job Desc p aon he day ke ng ope aw ons w nkey herole company such as as market market data data on onaaMon local, local,oregional regional ororo national national level and and you you will willp play play key in creating, ma ke da oca eg onaday o na onamalevel eve ay haa orole e15 nin635 ccreating, ea ng TOTAL TOTAL 15,635,180 15,635,180 TOTA 180 as ma ke ng da a on op aoptimizing oca ona ona gns eve to and youb wandpawa ay aeness key o engagemen eengagement, n635 c ea ng implementing, implementing, and optimizing marketing marketing campaigns campaigns drive drive brand brand awareness, awareness, engagement, mp emen and m z ngegma ke ongna campa oto d ve TOTA 15 180 mp sa emen ng and opk m z ngy ma ng campa o to d deve ve bop and awa eness engagemen and and sales. sales. Youw will willwo work work closely with with the the marketing marketing team team develop develop innovative innovative strategies across across es You cclosely ose w hke he ma ke nggns eam oto nnova ve sstrategies a eg es ac oss and sa es You w wo k ng c ose y wa hma heke mang ke effo ng eam o deve nnova goa ve ss aand eg es ac an oss various various channels, channels, ensuring ensuring that that all all marketing marketing efforts efforts align align with with company goals goals and constant constant va ous channe s ensu ha s a gn w h op company cons va ous channe swith ng ao ess maona ke sngin effo s a Ta gn w hand company goa s and cons ng an communication communication with the thesen senior senior professionals professionals China, China, Taiwan Taiwan and other other Mandarin Mandarin speaking speaking commun ca on w hensu he oha p nin Ch na wan o he Manda n speak

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INC. hqrecruitment@jtexpress.ph hqrecruitment@jtexpress.ph NC hq ec meno@PH exp ess ph JET Se v ces Ac v y Name of of foreign foreign national national Name o o e gn na ona EXPRESS NC hq ec u men @ exp ess ph Name o to ootoeapp gn ynafor ona intending intending apply apply the the n end ng ofor he Company he hereby hereby declares declares that the the above above-named above-named Company eby dec a es that ha he named n end position position pos onng o app y o he Company he eby dec a es ha above named foreign foreign national national is able, able, willing, willing, and and qualified qualified to perform perform o eOpportunity gn na ona sisab e pa w ng Co fied otope om Career Career Opportunity in 888 Tripacific Corporation Corporation C Oppo un nin888 TTripacific poqua aheon pos Name: Name:on LIN LIN WEIDONG WEIDONG L N WE DONG oOppo ese gn sjob abT e w pngon and fied oon pe The oThe m Name the services services and job description description for forqua this position. position. he vna ces and ob desc o h son pos C the un ona n 888 pa Co po athis Name N WE Address: Address: Bonifacio Bonifacio Global Global Taguig Taguig Add ess LBon acDONG oG oba Tagu g he seuv an ces ob p on ooy hthe s pos company company has has the the intention intention employ employ the said said foreign he n on to otoemp he sa d on oforeign eThe gn Quality Quality Assurance Assurance Specialist Specialist Qua yA eand Spe aendesc Add BGCess Bon ac o G oba Tagu g BGC company has he emp oy he sa dm o w ewith gn national national and apply apply for anon Alien Alien Employment Employment Permit Permit with na ona app y for on an A eno Emp oymen Pe h Qua yVVacancy A nuand an e Spe aen Ten Ten (10) Vacancy n (10) 10 BGC Nationality: Nationality: CHINESE CHINESE Na ona y CH NESE na ona and app y o an A en Emp oymen Pe m w h the the Department Department of of Labor Labor and and Employment Employment National National hece men o g Labo Na ona SOLUTIONS Notice Notice is hereby given given that that GOLDEN AXIS SOLUTIONS CORPORATION. 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No sis hereby ven haMaligaya GOLDEN AXIS n Capital 10 VDepa nRegion Na ona pe yperiod CH NESE Intended Intended period of ofemp employment: employment: n ended odCORPORATION o oymen hece Depa men o g Labo and Emp oymen ona Capital Region located atat967 967 Maligaya Street Street Malate Malate Cap a s Reg on located oca ed a gaya S ee Na Ma a e SOLUTIONS No ven haMa GOLDEN AXIS CORPORATION Job Job Description: Description: D Manila Manila Man ahereby n ended pe emp oymen One (1) (1)yea year/s year/s 1on sodyo organ with with Sec Sec Number:Ê Number:Ê 2026010233223-01, a corpora corporation duly duly organized organized and Cap on oca ed 2026010233223 a2026010233223-01, 967 Ma gaya S01 ee a Ma acorporation e One Manila Manila w th Number du zed and Man aa Reg D Man a One 1onyea sINDUSTRY w th Sec 2026010233223 01 a corpora du y organ zed and Man a ENSURE • ENSURE PRODUCTS PRODUCTS MEET MEETTHE THE ESTABLISHED QUALITY QUALITY STANDARDS STANDARDS AND INDUSTRY • N Number UR PRODUC M H ESTABLISHED AB H D QUA ANDARD AND NDU R existing existing under and in in accordance with with laws of of the the Republic Republic of of the the ex sAny ng and n accordance w h aws o he Repub c o he Any Filipino Filipino jobseeker jobseeker who is iscompe competent, competent, able able and willing willing F punder no obseeke who sM en AB ab e and w ng laws • N UR PRODUC H H D QUA ANDARD AND NDU R Please Please inform DOLE NCR NCR ififoyou youhe P ease ninform ohe m DOLE BENCHMARKS. 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OR PROC AND N P PRODUC D GOOD AND RV C have nopera o ma on m na ve offences committed committed by the thece foreign Ph pp nes w2026. h ed and erm na e anycomm s on offences ed on by he oforeign eec gn n• ended o be ed oorma may fiAND ey ancN obose on a Na ona Capital Capital Region Region located located at at967 967 Maligaya Maligaya Street Street Malate Malate Cap a Reg on hOR oca a Ma gaya ee Ma e November 20, 20, 2026. November 20 2026 MON PROC PecC S PRODUC Da GOOD AND C Qualification: Qualification: Q offences ed by he o e gn nationals. nationals. ona sRVcomm Cap on 2026 oca ed a 967 Ma gaya S ee Ma a e na Manila Manila Man aa Reg 20 QNovember na ona s Man a OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING PROBLEM-SOLVING PROBLEM-SOLVING ANDD DECISION-MAKING DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. •• OU AND NG PROB M O V NG AND C ON MAK NG SKILLS. K • OUhav AND NGc PROB Maga O Vns NG AND D C ON on MAKare NG All Allpersons persons having claims claims against against Corporation Corporation areKreques requested requested to present presentthe the A a AND ms Corpora ed to o presen he EXCELLENT VERBAL VERBAL ANDWR WRITING WRITING SKILLS. •• EXCELLENT XChaving N ng V RBA NG SKILLS. K A persons hav ng c a ms aga ns Corpora on are reques ed o presen he • atSTRONG XC N nc V RBA AND WR NG K ed a same its its principal principal office office located located at at UNIT 1403 1403 MEDICAL PLAZA same s pr pa o ce oca UNIT MEDICAL PLAZA STRONG ANALYTICAL ANALYTICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. SKILLS. •• aat RONG ANA CA AND ORGAN A ONA K same a s pr nc pa o ce oca ed a UNIT 1403 MEDICAL PLAZA • AMORSOLO RONG ANA CAST AND LEGASPI ORGAN A ONA K MAKATI AMORSOLO ST. ST. LEGASPI VILLAGE SANLORENZO LORENZO,,CITY CITYOF OF MAKATI VILLAGE SAN Applications Applications may maybbe be sent sent on m n to: oto: MAKATI STApp LEGASPI VILLAGE SAN LORENZO CITY OF MAKATI, MAKATI,AMORSOLO FOURTH DISTRICT DISTRICT, DISTRICT, CAPITAL REGION (NCR), (NCR), MAKATI FOURTH NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION NCR App ono p@ mNATIONAL b nomo tripacific.corp@gmail.com tripacific.corp@gmail.com p m MAKATI FOURTH DISTRICT NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION NCR p o p@ m om 1223, 1223,for forimmediate immediate settlement. settlement. 1223 or mmed a e se emen Name Name foreignnational nationalintending intendingtotoapply applyfor forthe theposition position Company/Employer Company/Employer N m ofofforeign mp o ea e se emen 1223Comp or nmmed N m Comp n mp o e Company Company Name: Name: 888Tripacific Tripacific Name: Name: Comp n N me 888 p N me This This announcement announcement serves as no notice notice to to all allQicun, concerned and of of the the legal Th s announcemen serves as ce 22. oCh a concerned and o he legal ega Comp N me 888 p me Corporation Corporation 1.Zhang Zhang Guodong, Guodong, 2.o Chen Chen DoThi Thi Ngoc Ngoc Diem, Diem, Xu Co po sn on 11.N h n Guodon n QQicun, un 33.3.Do h N oand D m o44.4.Xu Th announcemen serves as no ceTh concerned he ega dissolution dissolution of of aa foresaid foresaid corporation. corporation. This notice notice has published published in in d sso oresa d corpora on sa66. ce has n Co po u on on o 1Yuanwei, h n 55. Guodon 2Thuy, Ch nno Q 3 ohon Do h been Nbeen oZhong D pub m 4onXushed Yuanwei, 5.C Cao Cao Thi Thuy, 6. Zeng Zeng Xiaohong, 7.Zhong Junlong, Junlong, u nw o Thi hThis hu nun XXiaohong, 77. hon un 88.8. d sso uance on w owith a SEC oresa d NO corpora Th sZhi, no10. has been n u nnw 5Ser Con hCh hu 6h n ce XWang 7 hon pub un on shed 8 Zhang Zhang Chaohao, Chaohao, 9. Chang Chang Zhi,10 10. Wang Weihua Weihua h Ch oh oo99. n 2022 W nohon W hu compliance compliance with SEC MC NO. NO. 05 Series Series of of 2022 comp h MC 05 es o h n 05 Ch oh o 9esChon 2022 h 10 W n W hu comp ance w h SEC MC NO Ser Company Company Address: Address: Address: Address: Comp n Add e Add e Comp n C Add e 10 Add Unit Unit1001 1001 Cityland Cityland 10Tower Tower 154H H.v. H.v. 11-2,4-6. 1-2,4-6. Manila Manila City City33,7. 3,7. PasigC City City88,10. 8,10. Quezon Quezon City City99.9. Un nd ow 11,1,154 24e 6 M n C 7 PPasig 10 Qu on C Un 1001 nd 10 ow 1B 154A H PParañaque 1Parañaque 2 ñ4 6quM C nCity C 3 7 P C 8 10 Qu on C 9 Dela DelaCo Costa CostaCSt., St.,Salcedo Salcedo Village, Village, Bel-Air Bel-Air City D do V Manila Manila Bulletin Bulletin Publishing Publishing Corporation Corporation M D Co do V B A P ñ qu C Makati Makati City City M C Nationality: Nationality: N on M MC N 1-2,4,6-10. Chinese Chinese 3,5. Vietnamese Vietnamese 2 4on 6 10 Ch n 33,5. 5 V n m ManilaBulletin BulletinPublishing PublishingCorporation Corporation 11-2,4,6-10. MManila 1 2 4 6 10 Ch n 35 V n m MofofBu Nature Nature Business: Business: Manufacturing Manufacturing Intended period period ofofemp employment: employment: N u eo ne M nu u n nIntended ended pe od o o men Manila Bulletin Bulletin Publishing Corporation N uM eManila o Bu ne Publishing M nu Corporation u n n10ended od o emp o men 1-10 - -Three Three 3(years) 11-10 h pe33(years) M 1 10 h 3 888Tripacific Tripacific Corporation Corporation hereby hereby declares declares that that the the above-named above-named national able, willing, willing, and 888 p Co po on h b d h h bo n m d foreign oforeign n nnational on isisable, b w n and nd ManilaBulletin Bulletin Publishing Publishing Corporation Corporation MManila 888 Co pothe h band d job h p hon for npo m dono The nomp onn hhas bthe nn onndto qualified qualified perform services services and jobddescription description forthis position. position. The company has Mdp tootopperform qu om htheon nd ob obo hthis h ncompany hthewintention nintention oto qu dhthe osaid psaid ooforeign m n h nnational ndapply ob dfor on h opom nonPPermit hm w omp nhthehD on o employ employ the national and and apply an Alien Alien Employment Permit with with Department Department Labor Labor mp oM d foreign on nd pp oforan np A noEmployment mp h the p h mn n noofof bo Manila Manila Bulletin Bulletin Publishing Publishing Corporation Corporation mpEmployment oM oh m nd -o-N nn C on pp o nd AatatDo nDole mp noffice P mu mmuralla w hststhcorner Dn p general m oun bo and and Employment National National Capital Capital Region Region Dole Central Central muralla general Luna.. nd mp on p nd R on located olocated C no m ooffice ocorner n n Luna.. nd mp o m n N on C p R on o d Do C n o mu on n un

NOTICE NOTICE OF OF DISSOLUTION DISSOLUTION NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice Notice hereby g given given that GOLDEN GOLDEN AXIS AXIS Not ce is sis hereby ven that Not ce s hereby g ven that GOLDEN AXIS SOLUTIONS CORPORATION. CORPORATION. with with Sec Sec Number: Number: SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS CORPORATION. with Sec Number: Standard Standard 2026010233223-01, aa corporat corporation corporation duly duly organized organized 2026010233223-01, on du y organ zed Standard TODAY TODAY 2026010233223-01, a corporat on du y organ zed TODAY and ex existing existing under and and in in accordance accordance w with with laws of of the the and st ng under n th laws aws and ex st ng under and n accordance w th aws of the Republic Republic of the the Ph Philippines Philippines with with formally formally close and Repub c of pp nes w th forma y cclose ose and Repub c of the Ph pp nes w th forma y c ose and terminate terminate itsoperat operation operation effective effective November20, 20,2026. 2026. term nate its ts on effect ve November term nate ts operat on effect ve November 20, 2026.

NOTICE NOTICE AFFIDAVIT LOSS Corporat CE AAFFIDAVIT TTOOFOOFLOSS Onst All All persons persons hav having having claims against against Corporation are A ngNOT cclaims aOOFOFms on are A DAV DAVaga Onst Corporation A persons hav ngNOTcCEaO ms aga Corporat on are requested to to present present the the same same at at its its pr principal principal office requested ts nc pa office requested to TOTO present theANAAFFIDAVIT same prSEPTEMBER nc pa23 NOTICE NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN THEPUBLIC PUBLIC THAT AFFIDAVITT OOFOFat LOSS LOSSts DATED SEPTEMBER 23,23,office 2026HAS HAS NOT CECEISISHEREBY GGIVEN CCTHAT DATED located located at UNIT 1403 MEDICAL PLAZA MAKATI ocated at UNIT 1403 MEDICAL MAKATI NOT HEREBY GVEN VEN TOTHE THEPUB PUB THATAN AN A DAV DAV T O OO PLAZA DATED EPTEMBER EPTEMBER 23 2026 2026HAHA ocated at UNIT 1403 MEDICAL PLAZA MAKATI BEENEXECUTED EXECUTED BYROLANDO ROLANDOBB.ST. B.ST. ABESAMIS, ABESAMIS,LEGASPI ASSISTANT ASSISTANTCORPORATE CORPORATESECRETARY SECRETARY MENZI MENZITRUST TRUST FUND, BEEN ABE ECRETARY OOFOOFMEN TTFUND, UND AMORSOLO LEGASPI VILLAGE SAN AMORSOLO BEEN EXECUTEDBYBYRORO ANDO ANDO BST. ABE AM AM ALEGASPI A TANT TANT CORPORATE VILLAGE ECRETARY MEN TRU TRUSAN UND AMORSOLO VILLAGE SAN LORENZO, CITY OF MAKATI, FOURTH DISTRICT, LORENZO, CITY OF MAKATI, FOURTH DISTRICT, INC. INC.RE RELATIVE RELATIVE TOTHE THELOSS EIGHT (8)8(8)STOCK STOCK CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATES WITH THEFOLLOWING FOLLOWING DETAILS: DETAILS: NC ATATVEVETOTO OLOSS OOFOOFEEIGHT GHT TOCK CERT CATE WWITH THTHTHE OO OW NG DETA LORENZO, CITY OF MAKATI, FOURTH DISTRICT, NC RE THE O E GHT 8 TOCK CERT CATE W THE OW NG DETA NATIONAL CAPITAL CAPITAL REGION REGION (NCR), (NCR), 1223, 1223, for for NATIONAL NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR), 1223, for immediate immediate settlement. settlement. mmed ate sett ement. Company Company Name Certificate CertificateNo. No. Issuance Issuance Date Date No. No.ofofShares Shares Compan Ce uan No mmed ateName sett ement. Compan Name Ce aaeeNoNo uan eeDaDaee No oo hahaee 89-0004 89-0004 89 0004

06/22/1989 06/22/1989 06 22 1989

8,357,900 88,357,900 357 900

89-0073 89-0073 89 890073 0073

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NGCP denies delaying Visayas contracts N By Alena Mae S. Flores

ATIONAL Grid Corp. of the Philippines on Wednesday denied any intention to delay the execution of ancillary service contracts for the Visayas grid, reassuring stakeholders of its commitment to grid stability.

In a statement, NGCP acknowledged the Department of Energy’s concerns regarding recent red and yellow power alerts in the region and reiterated its willingness to work alongside the agency and power sector participants to bolster reliability. The Visayas grid has been placed on red alert 44 times and yellow alert 115 times since January. “The recent alerts occurred when available generation fell below the level required to meet demand and ancillary services requirements following simultaneous outages of generating units,” the system operator said. NGCP emphasized that ancillary services perform specific technical functions to maintain grid stability and manage contingencies. It stressed that these reserve services provide technical support to the transmission system and cannot function as replacement power for deficit generation. Despite these limitations, NGCP said it continues to pursue additional ancillary service procurement agreements (ASPAs) in compliance with DOE directives.

“These agreements, however, require qualified and available facilities whose technical capability to provide the required service can be validated through the prescribed connection, commissioning, and testing processes,” the company said. NGCP noted that ASPAs cannot be finalized for facilities that are not yet operational or whose technical capabilities remain unverified. “There is no intention to delay the execution of these contracts. Execution timelines are driven by availability and technical compliance by suppliers,” NGCP added. The DOE earlier directed NGCP to secure additional ancillary contracts to help stabilize supply in the Visayas following power plant outages that triggered the alerts. NGCP said it remains focused on executing transmission projects and operational measures to enhance transfer capabilities across the Visayas grid. “We remain ready to coordinate closely with the DOE toward practical and timely measures that will improve reliability for consumers,” NGCP said.

PSEi rebounds 1% on bargain-hunting, Wall Street cues By Jenniffer B. Austria PHILIPPINE shares rebounded Wednesday, with the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rising 1.05 percent as investors hunted for bargains following recent declines. The peso strengthened slightly to close at 62.75 against the U.S. dollar from 62.771 on Tuesday. The main index gained 59.57 points to close at 5,736.69, while the broader All Shares index rose 0.67 percent, or 21.26 points, to 3,191.99. “The local market bounced back as investors hunted for bargains following yesterday’s decline,” Philstocks Financial Inc. said in a report. “The positive cues from Wall Street backed by the decline in U.S. Treasury yields also helped in today’s session.” Most sectoral indexes ended higher. Holding firms advanced 1.44 percent, while financials and property stocks both gained 1.31 percent. Mining and oil stocks climbed 1.63 percent, and services added 0.54 percent. The industrial index was the sole decliner, slipping 0.32 percent. Despite the main index’s gain, market breadth remained negative, with 100 decliners topping 80 gainers and 68 stocks unchanged. Total trading value reached P4.42 billion. Foreign investors were net buyers, recording net inflows of P175.56 million. SM Investments Corp. was the day’s top index gainer, jumping 3.28 percent to P516, while Semirara Mining and Power Corp. fell to the bottom, dropping 3.20 percent to P12.70. Oil prices rose on Wednesday and stocks fell amid fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The retreat came as investors brushed off another record day on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were boosted by a rush back into the AI trade that saw chip titan Nvidia push towards a $6 trillion market capitalization. Confidence has been given a boost this week as reports said that exports from the Middle East— excluding Iran— were pushing back towards pre-war levels. That helped push global benchmark Brent below $100 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate below $90, easing inflation concerns and giving central banks some room to hold off hiking interest rates. However, both contracts rebounded on Tuesday as figures showed Tehran had increased strikes on tankers in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. UK Maritime Trade Operations said there had been nine attacks so far this month, representing half of the September total in the waterway and the Gulf combined. With AFP

AUTOMOTIVE CIRCULARITY. Officials of En Tsumugi ELV Dismantling Corp. join key partners and industry stakeholders— including representatives from the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tsuruoka Co. Ltd., Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines 13. It is my true and honest intention to become a citizen of the SCN FORM NO. 1 Inc., Toyota Motor Philippines Philippines and to renounce absolutely and forever all allegiance (R.A. NO. 9139) and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, Corp., and Mitsui & Co. Ltd.— and, particularly, to PRC (CHINA)of which at this time I am a during a ceremony marking citizen or subject. I will reside continuously in the Philippines from the facility’s second year of the date of the filing of this petition up to the time of my admission operations. The nation’s pioneer to Philippine citizenship. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Japan-standard and ToyotaSPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NATURALIZATION 14. My character witnesses are ATTY. CARLO MARCO M. endorsed End-of-Life Vehicle BAUTISTA and MR. ALEXANDER GLEN E. BAUTISTA both Filipino dismantling facility has emerged IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF citizens, of legal age, and residing at 15 PASCUAL ST., F.E. MARCOS, MARJORIE JANE TO SIO as a leader in automotive SAN JOSE CITY and 229 MAHARLIKA RD., ABAR ST., SAN JOSE to be naturalized as Filipino citizen circularity and environmental CITY respectively, who have executed sworn statements attached hereto pursuant to Republic Act No. 9139. in support of my instant petition, together with: (a) brief biographical data sustainability.

Career Opportunity in CIMB Bank Philippines Inc. Position Title: Officer-in-Charge, Risk Management Department Job Description: The Chief Risk Officer is primarily responsible for planning, developing and directing the implementation of risk management strategies, policies, frameworks, methodologies and limits for CIMB Bank Philippines to ensure that risks undertaken are within the Boardapproved Risk Appetite (in aggregate and at legal entity level). Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategy and Planning - Enhance Shareholders' Value (Financial) • Ensures all risks undertaken by CIMB Bank Philippines are within the approved Risk Appetite • Serves as an Advisor to the CEO, Senior Management and Risk Committees of CIMB Bank Philippines to reviews and provide insightful and forward-looking views on all material areas of risk (internal, external and emerging risks that might impact CIMB Bank Philippines). 2. Business Performance and Management – Internal Business Process • Supervises the establishment of the Bank’s risk policies’ frameworks and procedures to support the stated business strategy and to meet regulatory as well as CIMB Group’s internal requirements • Oversees the planning and implementation of risk technology requirements to address both regulatory and business needs

Equip the first line of defense with the proper training and provide them with constructive challenges to better manage risks. 4. Regulatory compliance • Keeps constantly abreast of market and regulatory developments that impact the Group's risk profile and capital levels and make recommendations for suitable changes as required 5. Management • Supports the CEO and senior stakeholders to achieve CIMB Bank Philippines’s overall business and strategic objectives. • Responsible for creating the department/unit/ team’s vision, culture and performance standards as well as overseeing its adoption in all levels of the department/unit/team. Qualification (Education, Experience, Professional License, Skills Certification, Specialized Training): 1. Bachelor's degree relevant to the job, MBA a plus 2. At least 15 years of work experience in the business field of operation 3. At least 5 years of prior leadership position in a banking role in established financial institutions Applications may be sent to: Annie Caw – CHRO (annie.caw@cimb.com)

Name of foreign national intending to apply for the position Name: Ng Kok Hoe Address: Taguig City Nationality: Malaysian Intended Period of Employment: One (1) Year

Company hereby declares that the above-named foreign national is able, willing, and qualified to perform the services and job description for this position. The company has the intention to employ the said foreign national and apply for an Alien Employment Permit with the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) located at 6th Floor, Banco Filipino Condominium, Solana Street, Intramuros, Manila.

Career Opportunity in Firstsource Solutions Limited Position Title: Senior Vice President - Operations Job Description: Strategic & Business Leadership 1. Provide strategic direction for operations across multiple countries/business units. 2. Translate the organization's business strategy into operational priorities, growth plans and execution roadmaps. 3. Partner with the CEO/Executive Leadership Team on business expansion, operating model and strategic initiatives. P&L & Commercial Management 1. Own overall P&L performance for the assigned portfolio/business. 2. Drive revenue growth, margin improvement and cost optimization. 3. Balance top-line growth with bottom-line performance and sustainable profitability. Client & Stakeholder Management 1. Build and maintain relationships with key strategic clients and senior stakeholders. 2. Act as an executive escalation point for critical client relationships and operational matters. 3. Partner with commercial teams on account growth, retention and expansion opportunities. Transformation & Operational Excellence 1. Lead large-scale transformation and operational improvement initiatives. 2. Drive automation, analytics, digitization and process optimization across operations. Risk, Governance & Compliance 1. Ensure adherence to operational, regulatory, contractual and client governance requirements.

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Establish appropriate risk-management and business-continuity mechanisms across locations. Monitor operational risks and ensure timely mitigation.

Qualification (Education, Experience, Professional License, Skills Certification, Specialized Training):  Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.  Experience: 20+ years of relevant experience, with significant exposure to BPO, ITES, shared services or business services.  Skills / Certification: Strong expertise in P&L operations, management, multi-country business transformation, client management and operational excellence. Relevant certifications in Lean, Six Sigma or process excellence would be preferred.  Specialized Training: Training in leadership, business transformation, operational excellence, Lean/Six Sigma or related areas would be an advantage.  Global & Executive Leadership: Experience working across international markets and culturally diverse teams, with strong executive presence and the ability to engage with CEO/Board-level stakeholders. Applications may be sent to: Recruitment.philippines@firstsource.com

Name of foreign national intending to apply for the Company/ Employer position Company Name: Firstsource Solutions Limited Name: Anand Achuthan Complete Address: 2/F Science Hub Tower 1, Campus Address: Quezon City Avenue, Mckinley Hill Cyberpark, Barangay Pinagsama, Nationality: Indian Intended Period of Employment: One (1) Year Taguig City Nature of Business: BPO / Call Center Company hereby declares that the above-named foreign national is able, willing, and qualified to perform the services and job description for this position. The company has the intention to employ the said foreign national and apply for an Alien Employment Permit with the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) located at 6th Floor, Banco Filipino Condominium, Solana Street, Intramuros, Manila.

Career Opportunity in Firstsource Solutions Limited Position Title: Director – Admin & Security Job Description: 1. Reporting to the VP/CAO – Administration, the Director – Admin & Security is responsible for efficiently managing all administration related activities in the Company thus ensuring smooth operations of all facilities, admin, housekeeping, transport, domestic travel, cafeteria, physical security, safety, OHS, PEZA and all government related agencies, etc. 2. Ensure cost effective services on the premises. Prepare reports on costs, expenses, consumption of various facilities 3. Ensure that all legal compliances are met with as regards to all centers in the geographical spread assigned. 4. Liaison with law enforcement agencies for local licenses 5. Interact with stakeholders to obtain requirement details and feedback on available facilities 6. Certification of all vendor bills 7. Undertake manpower planning and performance appraisal of direct reports 8. Participate in recruitment and selection of direct reports. Vendor selection for all centres for admin related function. 9. Undertake all visa-related application/renewal, etc processes for expats entering and exiting 10. Lead and manage the physical security deployment and create SOP reference to each location Company/ Employer

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:

15. Attached hereto as annexes and made part of this petition are the duplicate originals or certified photocopies of the following documents (please check the appropriate box):

1. My full name is MARJORIE JANE TO SIO, but I have also been known since childhood as MARJORIE JANE TO SIO or I have been judicially authorized to use the alias name(s) N/A .

 a. Petitioner’s birth certificate  b. Petitioner’s alien certificate of registration (ACR)  c. Petitioner’s native-born certificate of residence (NBCR) X d. Petitioner’s marriage certificate, if married X e. Death certificate ofhislher spouse, if widowed

Company/ Employer Company Name: CIMB Bank Philippines Inc. Complete Address: 22nd Floor, Bonifacio Stop Over Corporate Center, 2nd Avenue, cor. 31st Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Nature Of Business: Financial Intermediation

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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.

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11. Manage the safety and OHS function for both locations as a management representative 12. Totally responsible for all audits conducted for the team 13. Vendor Management including payment Qualification (Education, Experience, Professional License, Skills Certification, Specialized Training):  Knowledge of handling Administration & Security Team in BPO set-up  Active knowledge of using MS office basic applications like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Notes, etc.  Strong networking skills  Willingness to work in Mid/Night shifts as per business need  Passion to deliver first class customer service to stakeholders and staff on site  Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.  Flexibility to meet business requirements and fluctuating workload  Organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments.  Foster a cooperative work environment. Applications may be sent to: Recruitment.philippines@firstsource.com Name of foreign national intending to apply for the position Name: Kevin Lawrence Joseph Pinto Address: Makati City Nationality: Indian Intended Period of Employment: Two (2) Years

Company Name: Firstsource Solutions Limited Complete Address: 2/F Science Hub Tower 1, Campus Avenue, Mckinley Hill Cyberpark, Barangay Pinagsama, Taguig City Nature of Business: BPO / Call Center Company hereby declares that the above-named foreign national is able, willing, and qualified to perform the services and job description for this position. The company has the intention to employ the said foreign national and apply for an Alien Employment Permit with the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) located at 6th Floor, Banco Filipino Condominium, Solana Street, Intramuros, Manila.

2. My present place of residence is KING RICE MILL, BRGY. CALAOCAN /Municipality of SAN JOSE Province of NUEVA ECIJA and all my former places of residence are (please indicate periods of residence) 2000 - PRESENT, KING RICE MILL, BRGY. CALAOCAN, SAN JOSE CITY NUEVA ECIJA 3. I was born on 05 JULY 2000 in CABANATUAN CITY Philippines. I have been a resident of the Philippines since birth. At present, I am a citizen or subject of PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. 4. My father's name is PENG SIO and he was born on 10 OCTOBER 1960 in CHINA (PRC) He is a citizen or subject of CHINA (PRC) My mother's name is PAAH TO and she was born on 18 MAY 1965, in CHINA (PRC) . She is a citizen or subject of PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA . 5. My trade, business, profession or lawful occupation is N/A and from which I derive an average annual income of N/A , inclusive of bonuses, commissions and allowances. My wife's/husband's trade, business, profession or lawful occupation is N/A and from which she derives an average annual income of 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 SINGLE, I was married on N/A in N/A. My wife's/husband's name is N/A and she/he was born on in N/A in N/A She/he is a citizen or subject of N/A and presently resides N/A. 7. I am legally separated from my spouse; my marriage was annulled, per decree of legal separation/annulment dated N/A granted by N/A. (please indicate the particular court which granted the same). I am a widower/widow and my spouse died on N/A in N/A. 8. I have N/A child/children, whose names, dates and places of birth and residences are as follows: Name N/A

Date of Birth N/A

Place of Birth N/A

Residence N/A

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 BETTBIEN MONTESORRI BETTBIEN MONTESORRI UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST MANILA

Place of School SAN JOSE CITY SAN JOSE CITY MANILA

Dates of Study 2008-2014 2014-2018 2018-PRESENT

Highest Grade Completed GRADUATED GRADUATED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

10. I am able to read, write and speak Filipino and/or any of the following dialects of the Philippines: ENGLISH AND 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 Child N/A

Name and Place of School N/A

Date of Enrollment N/A

12. I shall never be a public charge. I am of good moral character. I believe in the principles underlying the Philippine Constitution. I have conducted myself in a proper and irreproachable manner during the entire period of my residence in the Philippines in my relations with the constituted government as well as with the community in which I am living. I mingled socially with Filipinos and have evinced a sincere desire to learn and embrace the customs, traditions and ideals of the Filipino people. I have all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications under Republic Act No. 9139.

X f. Court decree annulling his/her marriage or granting legal separation, if such was the fact X g. Birth certificates of petitioner’s minor children X h. ACRs of petitioner’s minor children X i. NBCRs of petitioner’s minor children X j. Affidavits of financial capacity by the petitioner, duly supported by bank certifications, passbooks, stock certificates, or proof of owner ship of other properties  k. Affidavits of at least two (2) credible witnesses who must be Filipino citizens of good reputation in petitioner’s place of residence  l. Medical certificate from a government hospital stating that petitioner is not Suffering from mental alienation or a user of prohibited drugs or otherwise a drug dependent and that he/she is not afflicted with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), or any incurable contagious disease.  m. School diploma and transcript of records of the petitioner from the school/s he or she attended in the Philippines X n. Certifications stating that petitioner’s minor children are enrolled in public school/s or private educational institutions duly recognized by the DECS, where Philippine history, government and civics are taught and prescribed as part of the school curriculum and where enrollment is not limited to any race or nationality X o. Petitioner’s income tax returns for the past three years X p. Petitioner’s receipts of payment of income tax for the past three years 16. Other documents submitted by the petitioner in support of his/her petition: NBI CLEARANCE, BARANGAY CLEARANCE, MTC & RTC CLEARANCE. PROSECUTOR’S CLEARANCE PRAYER WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that petitioner be conferred Philippine citizenship pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No, 9139. Dated at Pasig City, Metro Manila, this 18 day of JUNE, 2019 .

MARJORIE JANE TO SIO Name and Signature of Petitioner Address KING RICE MILL, BRGY. CALAOCAN, SAN JOSE CITY, NUEVA ECIJA Telephone Number: 0995 7953676

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF PASIG CITY S.S. I, MARJORIE JANE TO SIO of legal age and a resident of KING RICE MILL, BRGY. CALAOCAN, SAN JOSE CITY, NUEVA ECIJA after being duly sworn, depose and say that I am the petitioner herein, that I have read the foregoing petition and know the foregoing petition and known the contents thereof, and that the same is true of my own knowledge.

MARJORIE JANE TO SIO Name and Signature of Petitioner ACR NO. F0000287099 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me at PASIG CITY this 18 day of JUN 2019.

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.

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Investments on the fast lane surpass P6.4t T By Othel V. Campos

INNOVATION AWARD. Black & Veatch and Carmen Copper Corp. receive the Innovation Award, Energy Transition and Emerging Solutions at the 2026 Enlit Asia Awards in Indonesia for the Carmen Copper Floating Solar Project. Attending the ceremony are Black & Veatch senior vice-president and head of APAC & India Jerin Raj, Black & Veatch project manager Emmanuel Arcilla and Carmen Copper Corp. head of legal affairs and governance Axel Tumulak.

SSS, GSIS among institutional buyers in Mynt IPO By Jenniffer B. Austria PENSION funds Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) are among the local investors seeking shares in Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO), with domestic demand exceeding levels seen in past Philippine IPOs. Mynt is the parent company of e-wallet GCash. BDO Capital & Investments Corp. president Eduardo Francisco said foreign investors are largely driving the deal because of its size, but un-

derwriters are also getting large orders for Mynt shares from qualified institutional buyers such as SSS and GSIS. “From a total domestic, despite current weak market conditions, the total demand we’re seeing is exceeding historical demand for local IPOs,” Francisco said. The strong local demand has prompted domestic underwriters to seek more shares rather than reallocate part of their allocation to international investors. “So we want more shares for our

IN BRIEF Pangilinan buys over P2b worth of Meralco shares

BUSINESSMAN Manuel Pangilinan has agreed to buy 3.77 million common shares in Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) from San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) for about P2.19 billion. Pangilinan is also the chairman of Meralco. San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said in a disclosure Wednesday that its whollyowned power generation unit SMGP agreed to sell the shares to Pangilinan at P580.99 each. The shares represent about 0.33 percent of Meralco’s issued and outstanding common shares. The transaction will be carried out through a special block sale crossed at the Philippine Stock Exchange. The sale is part of SMGP’s planned disposal of its Meralco stake. Last week, SMGP said its board had approved the sale of up to 46.596 million Meralco common shares. Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) earlier agreed to acquire an additional 1.9 percent stake in Meralco from SMGP for P12.4 billion. MPIC said the purchase would raise its direct and indirect interest in Meralco to about 49.4 percent from 47.5 percent. Jenniffer B. Austria

Aguda focused on DICT amid resignation rumors

DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda on Wednesday did not confirm reports of his resignation, saying he remains focused on running the agency and ensuring continuity in its operations. In a statement, Aguda said he was aware of the reports but did not say whether he had resigned or whether his resignation had been accepted. “I am aware of the reports circulating regarding my position as Secretary of the Department of Information and

Communications Technology,” he said. “As Secretary of DICT, I serve at the pleasure of the President, and I fully recognize and respect the President’s prerogative in matters concerning his Cabinet and his administration,” Aguda said. He said the department’s work must continue as the Philippines hosts the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year. He cited the ASEAN AI MSME event being held this week, saying DICT should effectively fulfill its role in advancing regional engagements on technology and innovation. “My focus remains on carrying out my responsibilities and serving the Filipino people to the best of my ability,” he said. Darwin G. Amojelar

Citicore hits 1-GW clean energy capacity CITICORE Renewables said it has reached 1 gigawatt (GW) of clean energy capacity and aims to hit 5 GW within five years as it expands its renewable energy projects across the country. Citicore Renewables chairman Edgar Saavedra said the company will keep investing in solar power and other clean energy solutions to support the country’s shift to renewable energy. Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan said Citicore is contributing to the growth of the country’s renewable energy sector through technology, investments and wider consumer choices. The company plans to invest further in solar power, battery energy storage systems and integrated renewable energy projects. Over the past 11 years, Citicore has also run community and environmental programs, including AgroSolar farming, skills training, local employment, reforestation and coastal cleanups. Butch Gunio

customers. So yun, but it’s a happy problem kasi malakas yung demand,” he said. He said the demand shows Filipino investors remain willing to put money into the stock market. Mynt is offering as many as 8.03 billion shares, which would raise about P53 billion at the final offer price of P6.60. It also allotted 1.2 billion more shares to cover overallotment, which could lift total proceeds to P60.9 billion. As much as 70 percent of the offer shares is allotted to foreign investors and the remaining 30 percent to domestic investors.

HE government’s green lane Initiative has generated P6.43 trillion in committed investments across 248 certified projects since it began streamlining bureaucratic processes for high-impact developments.

Data showed that between February 2023 and Sept. 30, 2026, renewable energy accounted for 190 projects, or 76.61 percent of all approved projects and 85.86 percent of total investment value at P5.52 trillion. The sector is projected to generate 278,799 jobs. The Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAC-SI) said that in the first nine months of 2026, it granted green lane certification to 26 new projects worth P455.61 billion, which are expected to create 46,855 jobs. Renewable energy captured 21 of the 26 approvals, with P450.25 billion in capital commitments, or 98.82 percent of project costs for the period, and 46,346 estimated jobs. Monthly data showed investment peaked in February 2026 with P253.97 billion in renewable energy approvals, followed by spikes of P37.39 billion in July and P63.48 billion in September.

Created under Executive Order No. 18 and managed by OSAC-SI, the initiative is expected to generate 428,074 jobs nationwide. Across 122 permits processed, the average actual processing time fell to 7.67 days, a 59.9 percent reduction from the 19.12-day standard turnaround under the Citizen’s Charter. That cut the average wait by 11.45 days per permit. Digital infrastructure recorded P405.12 billion across 10 projects, drawing substantial foreign backing to expand data centers and internet coverage, with 20,393 jobs expected. Six projects in public-private partnerships, infrastructure and water secured P416.75 billion and 113,363 jobs. Manufacturing logged eight projects worth P67.33 billion and 8,063 jobs. Food security accounted for 33 smaller projects worth P19.68 billion and 7,421 jobs. The pharmaceutical sector registered one project worth P45 million and an estimated 35 jobs.

Factory output surged 11.8% in August, says PSA

SUBMARINE PIPELINE. Manila Water Company is strengthening long-term

water security through the completion of the East Bay Phase 2 submarine transmission lines. Stretching 31.5 kilometers underwater, the pipelines will convey treated water from the 200-million liters-per-day East Bay Water Treatment Plant to Taguig City, enhancing supply reliability and resilience for the east zone.

Semirara Mining: Coal asset surrender rule violates law By Alena Mae S. Flores SEMIRARA Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) on Wednesday criticized government rules that require it to surrender its assets if it joins the upcoming bidding for 10 Semirara coal blocks in Antique province. SMPC said the bidding guidelines require the current operator to submit a complete list of its assets and surrender them to the government as a condition for joining the tender. “We are the only company covered by this rule. This is unfair and basically bars us from bidding,” SMPC said in a statement. “To require us to surrender ownership of our assets as a condition to bid is against Presidential Decree 972, a special law on coal mining, which clearly says that such assets are ours and we can remove them within one

year from the expiration of our operating contract,” it said. SMPC pointed out that other bidders are not prequalified and are not required to have mining experience. “The shift to the highest bidder from the most capable mining outfit as the main award criterion early this year is puzzling,” SMPC said, adding that “nobody stands to benefit from the new bid rules except the potential winner which only has to submit a financial bid to win.” The company said the highest financial bid is the sole factor that will determine the award. “Semirara is no ordinary mine. We are mining in the sea, deeper than the height of the highest building in Makati. We have to pump out the equivalent of 12 Olympic-size swimming pools or Pasig River’s torrent every hour just to get to the coal,” SMPC said.

PHILIPPINE manufacturing output surged 11.8 percent year-on-year in August 2026, up from 6.7 percent in July, led by electronics, transport equipment and basic metals, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Growth in the volume of production index (VoPI) for manufacturing also picked up from 1.3 percent in August 2025. Three industry divisions drove the acceleration. Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products grew 32.1 percent from 9.2 percent in July. Manufacture of transport equipment rose 11.4 percent from 2.1 percent, while manufacture of basic metals increased 29.0 percent from 17.4 percent. The PSA said of the remaining 19 industry divisions, 15 posted annual increases and four recorded declines. The top three contributors to overall VoPI growth were computer, electronic and optical products, coke and refined petroleum products, and basic metals. The calue of production index (VaPI) also grew 10.8 percent in August, up from 9.9 percent in July and 1.9 percent in August 2025. Computer, electronic and optical products, which carries the secondhighest weight among the 22 manufacturing divisions, rose 30.1 percent from 15.8 percent and accounted for 57.3 percent of the acceleration. Transport equipment rose 11.5 percent from 4.9 percent, and basic metals rose 27.2 percent from 23.9 percent. Average capacity utilization among responding establishments was 78.7 percent in August, compared with 78.8 percent in July and 77.6 percent in August 2025.

NHMFC signs P1.465-b residential mortgage-backed securities

The National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) marks another milestone in Philippine housing finance with the signing of the NHMFC Bonds 8th Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) issuance, valued at about P1.465 billion on Sept. 30, at the Raffles Hotel Makati. Attending the signing ceremony are (from left) Land Bank of the Philippines senior vice-president Vilma Cervantes, NHMFC president Renato Tobias, Development Bank of the Philippines vice-president Camilo Sanchez and MOSVELDTT Law Offices senior partner Jerry Coloma.

THE National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) signed its 8th residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issuance, the NHMFC Bonds, valued at about P1.465 billion on Sept. 30, 2026 at Raffles Hotel Makati. The issuance is backed by a pool of 2,115 long-term secured residential loans for low-cost and socialized housing units. It underscores NHMFC’s efforts to strengthen the country’s secondary mortgage market. Through securitization, NHMFC generates fresh liquidity for the housing finance system, mobilizes long-term capital and supports government efforts to address housing needs.

“Building on the success of our previous issuances, this offering marks another important step in strengthening the role of the secondary mortgage market in Philippine housing finance,” NHMFC president Renato Tobias said. “By converting long-term housing loan receivables into marketable securities, the National Home Mortgage generates fresh liquidity that can be reinvested into the housing finance ecosystem, while providing investors with opportunities to participate in an asset class backed by residential mortgages,” he said. NHMFC’s partner institutions in the offering are the Development Bank of the Philippines-Trust Bank-

ing Group (DBP-TBG) as special purpose trust administrator, Land Bank of the Philippines-Investment Banking Group (LBP-IBG) as arranger and underwriter and Philippine National Bank-Trust Banking Group (PNB-TBG) as trustee, registrar and paying agent. Moore Roxas Tabamo & Co. serves as portfolio auditor, PhilRatings as rating agency and MOSVELDTT Law Offices as transaction counsel and tax advisor. DBP-TBG vice president and trust officer Camilo Sanchez recognized NHMFC’s efforts to secure the tax exemption for securities backed by low-cost and socialized housing loan receivables.

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The Philippine Jiangxi Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) discuss expanding China-Philippines economic, trade and cultural cooperation during a Jiangxi delegation visit on Sept. 23, 2026.

FFCCCII, Jiangxi Chamber discuss trade cooperation By Michael Wong Ho

HE Philippine Jiangxi Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) discussed ways to expand economic, trade and cultural cooperation between China and the Philippines and develop the Filipino-Chinese community during a Jiangxi delegation visit on Sept. 23, 2026.

Chamber president Wan Wei, who is serving a second term, and FFCCCII president Victor Lim led the talks. Lim lauded the Jiangxi chamber’s work to foster exchanges between Jiangxi and the Philippines, support the local Jiangxi community and promote Chinese-language education. Wan outlined the chamber’s

development and thanked the FFCCCII for its longstanding guidance and support for Jiangxi people in the Philippines. Chamber president-elect Zhi Zhigang shared plans for the upcoming induction ceremony. He said the new leadership would draw on FFCCCII practices, strengthen economic and trade ties and promote more commercial and cultural

exchange between Jiangxi and the Philippines. Chamber executive vice presidentelect Deng Mingxing also thanked the FFCCCII for its continued support and said he looked forward to closer cooperation and knowledgesharing among overseas Chinese organizations. Chamber executive vice presidentelect and secretary-general Tu Qiaoxing reported on preparations for the second economic and trade promotion conference and third induction ceremony. FFCCCII vice presidents Jose Go and Dr. Fernando Gan praised the chamber’s achievements. They said they hoped the two organizations would work closely, share resources, serve the Filipino-Chinese business community and strengthen friendship between the Philippines and China.

PhilHealth chief outlines program in Binondo event PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corp. president and chief executive Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho outlined the agency’s policies, health benefits and future direction to the Filipino Chinese community at a seminar hosted by the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) on Sept. 25, 2026 at the Federation Building in Binondo, Manila. Ho said PhilHealth plans to shift resources from hospitalization toward prevention. Citing agency data, she said most of PhilHealth’s funds currently go to hospitalization and treatment, and she called for wiser spending and an efficient public health system. She said the agency should invest more in preventive care and cut costly hospital stays through early screening, primary care and continuous treatment. She introduced YAKAP (Yaman

PhilHealth chief Beverly Lorraine Ho tells the Filipino Chinese business community the agency will shift spending toward prevention and promotes YAKAP, which offers up to P20,000 in yearly outpatient benefits.

ng Kalusugan Program), PhilHealth’s outpatient benefit program. Members can choose a YAKAP provider for designated checkups and cancer screenings and obtain prescribed medicines at participating GAMOT drugstores. Each member may receive up to P20,000 in annual medical benefits. Members can select a YAKAP clinic through the eGov app or the PhilHealth website and access free basic health checks and other services. PhilHealth is also expanding benefits to cover services such as autism treatment for children. It plans to work with businesses and schools

to encourage more employees and members of the public to enroll in YAKAP. In welcome remarks, FFCCCII president Victor Lim said a healthy, stable workforce is vital to economic productivity. He said that access to quality, affordable healthcare is a social responsibility and a key concern for businesses, employees and their families. Lim said FFCCCII has long run free medical missions in Metro Manila and the provinces and is willing to work with PhilHealth to deliver healthcare services to residents in need. Julie Ann Lope

FFCCCII holds a free medical and dental mission in Barangay Muzon East, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, benefiting 510 people.

Medical mission benefits over 500 Bulacan residents By Julie Ann Lope THE Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) held a free medical and dental mission on Sept. 20, 2026 in Barangay Muzon East, San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan, benefiting 510 people. The FFCCCII social responsibility committee conducted the mission at the invitation of the Villa Española Homeowners Association Inc.

A medical team of three doctors and 10 dentists treated 300 patients, including dental extractions. The mission also distributed 150 pairs of reading glasses. FFCCCII vice president William Castro donated Gibi sports shoes, made by his company, to the patients. Committee deputy director Dr. Xu Huan Dong and other staff members joined association officers and local barangay representatives at the event.

Tarlac Filipino-Chinese groups hold 74th induction ceremony THE Tarlac Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Bayanihan Institute Board of Trustees and the Tarlac Filipino Chinese Volunteers Fire Brigade jointly held their 74th officers’ induction ceremony on Sept. 20, 2026 at the Bulwagang Kanlahi Convention Center in Diwa ng Tarlac. Xu Wen Min was elected president of the chamber of commerce, while Xu Qi Kai was elected chairman of the Bayanihan Institute board of trustees. Xu Wen Min donated P100,000 to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) to support FilipinoChinese education. FFCCCII president Victor Lim, honorary president Dr. Cecilio Pedro, Tarlac Gov. Christian Yap and other local government officials attended the ceremony.

Tarlac Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce inducts new officers at 74th ceremony.

Lim described Tarlac as an important food-producing province, rich in rice, sugarcane and corn. He noted that the province is also actively developing special economic zones. Tarlac City, the provincial capital, is rapidly evolving from a traditional agricultural center into one of North Luzon’s most dynamic hubs for investment, business and industry, Lim said. Its strategic location and network of intersecting highways are attracting industrial parks and other major developments, he added, saying the city is entering a promising new era. Lim also highlighted the chamber’s role in bringing together local government, businesses and communities. Its members represent a range of industries and contribute actively to city development and local economic growth. Michael Wong Ho

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SHOWBIZ BINI, SB19 bag major honors at second Filipino Music Awards

lifeandshow.manilastandard@gmail.com NICKIE WANG, Editor ANGELICA VILLANUEVA, Writer JASPER VALDEZ, Writer

BINI members Maloi (left) and Jhoanna receive the Artist of the Year award and Tour of the Year award for their ‘Signals World Tour 2026’

By Angelica Villanueva

P-pop Kings wins three major honors, namely People’s Choice – Artist, People’s Choice – Song for ‘VISA,’ and Concert of the Year for ‘Wakas At Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale’

Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap is one of the presenters at the awards ceremony of the second Filipino Music Awards

OPM hitmaker Maki takes home Album of the Year for ‘KOLORCOASTER’

Ashtine Olviga is among the nominees for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and People’s Choice – Artist

Heath Jornales presents the Pop Song of the Year award during the ceremony

-POP powerhouses BINI and SB19 emerged as the biggest winners at the second edition of Filipino Music Awards, held Oct. 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Presented by Billboard Philippines, the awards recognized Filipino artists and music releases across genres, with BINI winning two major honors and SB19 taking home three. “Nation’s Girl Group” BINI won Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year for its ongoing Signals World Tour 2026. Members Jhoanna and Maloi accepted the awards on the group’s behalf. “Hindi ko alam paano magsisimula. Hindi namin in-expect ’to. We went here to celebrate kasi kami ni Ate Maloi, talagang fan ng OPM,” BINI leader Jhoanna said. “Dahil sa suporta ninyong mga Pinoy, maraming salamat po dahil pinaramdam ninyo sa amin kung gaano kasarap at kasayang marating ng OPM,” she added. Meanwhile, P-pop Kings SB19 won People’s Choice – Artist, People’s Choice – Song for “VISA,” and Concert of the Year for “Wakas At Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale,” which was held in Parañaque City in April. SB19 expressed its gratitude to its fans during its acceptance speeches for their unwavering support for the group. “Maraming-maraming salamat, A’Tin! ‘Yung pagmamahal namin sa inyo, hinding-hindi magbabago ‘yan. Hinding-hindi kami magsasawa hanggang hindi kayo nagsasawa. Mahal na mahal namin kayo,” said Ken. Maki won Album of the Year for his 2025 album KOLORCOASTER. He

Seven-member group Baby Dolls is nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Pop Song of the Year for ‘Oohh Lala Baby,’ and People’s Choice – Song

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WE Beatles fans, or at least some of us, must have expected a throwaway snippet of an underdeveloped song for that anticipated unreleased piece in the latest Rubber Soul album iteration. But John Lennon’s demo of “Little Girl,” apparently done during those late 1965 sessions, turned out to be quite a fleshed-out song. The track is arguably the most interesting inclusion on the Super Deluxe Special Edition reissue of The Beatles’ sixth album, which presents its legendary content in a brand-new stereo mix, along with alternate takes of some of the songs, mono mixes, home recordings, and studio banter. “Little girl, I’ve come to say that this has been a lovely day / I love you / I love you,” sang Lennon while accompanying himself, strumming an acoustic guitar. He only had a verse melody that ends with two “I love you” declarations. He even stopped after two bars and counted to begin the song again. He added some lalalas of the same tune, which helped stretch his performance to 2 minutes and 17 seconds, which is an average length for early Beatles material. Conventions would suggest that “Little Girl” lacks a refrain, though it’s a good thing it doesn’t require a chorus. Lennon had written a couple more lines aside from the one mentioned above. Why the track had not been further developed

Ben&Ben bags the Folk Song of the Year award for its song ‘Lifetime (Reimagined)’

G22 delivers an electrifying performance of its track ‘Filipina Queen’

attended the earlier part of the ceremony and performed some of his songs but was unable to accept the award personally. ABSCBN Music executives received the award on his behalf. Hip-hop artists Skusta Clee and Flow G took home the Song of the Year award for their collaboration song “Since Day One,” which they performed near the end of the ceremony. Alternative rock band fitterkarma received Breakthrough Artist of the Year. The group is known for the song “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II.” The awards also recognized veteran artists and music institutions. Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez Alcasid was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit received the Music Foundation Award, while ABS-CBN was named Music Company of the Year. The late rapper Francis Magalona was given the Tribute Award for his contribution to Filipino music and culture. In the genre categories, VVINK, DJ Love, and Pio Balbuena won Pop Song of the Year for “Baduy.” IV OF SPADES bagged Alternative Song of the Year for “Kabisado,” while Typecast received Rock Song of the Year for “What Would It Take (For You To Realize The True Evil In This World?).” Ben&Ben won Folk Song of the Year for “Lifetime (Reimagined),” and Denise Julia and Alamat shared R&B Song of the Year for “Love Again” and “Sinigang,” respectively. BTS won People’s Choice – International Artist. The ceremony was hosted by Billy Crawford, KC Montero, and Joey Mead King. Performers included Maki, Kamikazee, Janine Berdin, BGYO, KAIA, Alamat, G22, VXON, Kyle Echarri, Gary Valenciano, Erik Santos, Kyla, and Parokya ni Edgar, among others.

Lennon’s ‘Little Girl’ demo surprises remains to be answered. But the fact that there is a stronger tune called “Girl” that eventually appeared on Rubber Soul should make this a lightweight “girl” and therefore discardable by the Beatles’ standards. Not to mention that Lennon’s “very first song” was titled “Hello Little Girl.” The track, though, could have been a signature for any one-hit wonder. I used Lennon’s demo as a backdrop to a Facebook story featuring our family Shih Tzu, Maya. Then I heard an AIassisted, orchestrally arranged version of it envisioned by the creator as something George Martin would do. Had this piece been laid down during The Beatles Anthology sessions in the 1990s, the then Threetles of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr could have easily worked on it as a reunion song the way they handled the three Lennon tunes, “Free as a Bird,” “Real Love,” and “Now and Then,” which they all eventually released as Beatles tracks. Paul may have easily written the refrain part while George played a bluesy lick and Ringo tapped the way he does. Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for the tune actually made it to the 2012 book The John Lennon Letters. For all of it being a little footnote to the legacy of Rubber Soul as that album from

The Fab Four which leaped forward to smoothly advance the growth of The Beatles before the seismic shifts of their later work, “Little Girl” is a lovely melody, and Lennon sang it sweetly. It may have fitted more with the group’s earlier work like With The Beatles or Beatles For Sale, where they needed more originals. Now, here’s the question. Will there be any more melodies written and sung by a Beatle (or a previously shelved recording) to be released as an official Beatles track? We can never say no. The Beatles are so immensely talented that some of their garbage and outtakes are eventual treasures. Take, for example, Take 1 of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Harrison’s acoustic playing and singing turned out to be haunting enough to become Anthology 3’s most hailed piece. After being assassinated, anything done by Lennon and yet to be released seemed to merit a close look, not because of the nature of his death and celebrity power, but because these are really worth unearthing.

John Lennon’s previously unreleased ‘Little Girl’ song appears in the Super Deluxe Special Edition of ‘Rubber Soul’

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Why sitting comfortably could be more important than you think

OME love stories take a straight line, but Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence took both the bumpy and the scenic routes.

Former couple Katrina Halili (left) and Kris Lawrence have rekindled their relationship 12 years after their breakup

Katrina Halili (left) and Kris Lawrence describe themselves as more mature and wiser after years of life experiences

Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence

give love another shot Twelve years after their relationship ended, the former couple has found their way back to each other, this time with more life experience, a daughter who has been rooting for them, and apparently a much better sense of direction. After months of reconciliation rumors, Katrina and Kris have finally made it official. And they let their daughter, Katie, break the news. In Katrina’s Sept. 27 vlog, the couple playfully argued over who should make the announcement before Katie, hiding under a blanket, settled the matter with a gleeful, “Sila na po!” When Katrina asked when they officially became a couple again, Katie gave the answer: Sept. 13, at midnight. In an interview on Wednesday (Oct. 7) with the entertainment press following their introduction as new brand ambassadors of Anna Magkawas’s Luxe Slim, Katrina and Kris shared that getting back together meant rekindling their relationship while discovering who they had become in the 12 years since. Katrina said they are now more mature, responsible, and stronger. Kris agreed, describing themselves as wiser after years of experiences and life lessons. “Life has more direction now, and our choices are more intentional,” Kris explained. “And that’s it, we’re better together.” Their road back to romance did not begin with a grand declaration of love. It started with friendship. Katrina recalled noticing a different side of Kris, particularly in the way he showed

Luxe Slim owner Anna Magkawas (center) taps couple Katrina Halili (left) and Kris Lawrence (right) as the brand’s newest ambassadors

up for her and Katie. “I saw that he really had become a father. He was really stepping up as a dad and taking care of Katie and me,” she shared. Kris, for his part, offered perhaps the most telling line of the interview. “Honestly, I feel like I was just waiting for her,” he admitted. Katrina explained that they did not immediately call it courtship. They simply spent time together, got to know each other again, and allowed the relationship to develop naturally. “There was no rush, nothing like that,” she stressed. There is also something wonderfully practical about Katrina’s description of their reunion. Being together again has made life easier. “I have someone helping me now,” she shared with Manila Standard Entertainment, explaining that Kris

now helps her with problems involving her and Katie. She described the feeling of having someone beside her, someone who helps and shares the load. Kris feels that same sense of things finally falling into place. “Everything honestly just feels like it was falling into place,” he said, noting that their daughter’s smile is different and that even the way she talks to people has changed since they started spending more time together as a family. That may be the sweetest part of their second chance. “The spark couldn’t be ignited,” he explained. “Now that we’re together again, the spark is something that I realized has always been there.” Katrina, meanwhile, appreciates the man she sees now: thoughtful, caring, and responsible. “I like the new version of him,” she said.

Centenarian Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies EVA Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress whose elegant screen presence defined classics including On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, has died at 102. Saint died Tuesday of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and loved ones, her publicist Jeff Sanderson said. Her career spanned seven decades, taking her from live television dramas to some of Hollywood’s most celebrated films. She also won an Emmy for her work in television. Saint made her film debut in Elia Kazan’s 1954 crime drama On the Waterfront, starring opposite Marlon Brando. Her portrayal of Edie, whose brother is drawn into a deadly conflict involving Brando’s boxer, earned

her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film, with music by Leonard Bernstein, is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies in American cinema. Saint followed it with another landmark role in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1959), opposite Cary Grant. She played a mysterious double agent who becomes entangled with Grant’s character. Hitchcock was known for closely controlling the appearance and performances of his leading actresses. Saint later recalled that he worked with her “from the outside in,” overseeing everything from her hair and makeup to her shoes and accessories. Her film credits also included Otto

Lower back pain remains a common concern among adults and can affect work, mobility, sleep, and other daily activities

LOWER back pain has become so common among Filipino adults that many regard it as an unavoidable consequence of working, aging, or simply getting through the week. But common does not mean inevitable. The World Health Organization identifies low back pain as the leading cause of disability worldwide. It can affect people across age groups and interfere with work, mobility, sleep, and everyday activities. That makes the chair people return to at home worth a closer look. ZION Philippines’ recliner collection is designed around everyday comfort and adjustability, with models featuring different combinations of reclining support, cushioning, rocking and swivel movement, heat, vibration massage, electric adjustment and lift assistance. The connection between seating and back comfort is not as simple as blaming a particular chair for lower back pain. Discomfort can have numerous causes, while movement habits, workstation setup, physical activity, and individual health can all play a role. Research nevertheless suggests that lumbar support and changes in sitting position can influence muscle activity and the way load is distributed through the lower back. That is where a recliner can have an advantage over a fixed chair: It gives users more freedom to change their position while resting. The Noble Recliner keeps things straightforward with manual reclining, rocking, a 360-degree swivel function, and cushioned seating. Its appeal lies in allowing the body to move beyond a single fixed sitting position while reading, watching television, or relaxing. The Baron Recliner adds targeted heat and built-in vibration massage. The distinction matters. ZION Recliners do not use the mechanical roller systems found in ZION Massage Chairs. Their massage function relies on vibration, providing a gentler relaxation experience rather than rollerbased kneading or deep-track massage. The Crown line comes in two configurations. The Crown 1-Seater features Power Lift Assist, electric reclining, vibration massage, and

targeted heat, giving users additional comfort functions and assistance when moving from sitting toward standing. The Crown 2-Seater takes a different approach. It does not include Power Lift Assist, massage or heat, instead focusing on shared reclining comfort for two people. At the feature-rich end is the Royale, which combines electric reclining, independent backrest and footrest adjustment, Power Lift Assist, targeted heat, and vibration massage. Like the other ZION Recliners with massage, its function is vibration-based rather than roller-driven. The distinction between a recliner and a massage chair is worth keeping in mind. A ZION Recliner starts with seating comfort and adjustability, with selected models adding heat or vibration. A ZION Massage Chair, by contrast, is built around dedicated roller mechanisms, massage tracks, airbags, and automatic massage programs. Position also matters. The angle that feels comfortable while watching television may differ from the position preferred for reading, resting, or sitting after a long day at work. Buyers should look beyond appearance and upholstery. Seat depth, cushioning, recline range, leg positioning, ease of adjustment, and the intended user can all determine whether a recliner remains comfortable beyond the showroom. ZION Philippines currently offers the Noble, Duke, Baron, Crown 1-Seater, Crown 2-Seater, and Royale Recliners, with options ranging from manual reclining to electric controls, vibration massage, heat, and Power Lift Assist. But expectations should remain realistic. A recliner does not treat lower back pain, and persistent or severe discomfort should be assessed by a qualified health care professional. Regular movement, exercise, and healthy sitting habits also remain important. What a well-chosen recliner can provide is a more adjustable and comfortable environment for the hours people already spend sitting at home. Lower back pain should not simply be accepted as the price of adulthood. Neither should discomfort automatically become part of winding down after work.

Preminger’s Exodus with Paul Newman and John Frankenheimer’s All Fall Down opposite Warren Beatty. Despite being poised for Hollywood superstardom, Saint stepped back from her film career to raise her family with director Jeffrey Hayden. Their marriage lasted 65 years until his death in 2016. Saint returned to the big screen decades later, playing Superman’s adoptive mother in Superman Returns (2006). She continued acting into her 90s, appearing in Winter’s Tale and Mariette in Ecstasy. Television remained her preferred medium. In 1990, she won an Emmy for the miniseries People Like Us. Born July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, Saint studied dramatic arts at Bowling Green State University before training at the Herbert Berghof Studio and Actors Studio in New York. Reflecting on her long career, Saint once said that life experience made her a better actress. AFP Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint is known for her roles in ‘On the Waterfront’and ‘North by Northwest’

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lifeandshow.manilastandard@gmail.com NICKIE WANG, Editor ANGELICA VILLANUEVA, Writer JASPER VALDEZ, Writer

By Nickie Wang

OSING weight should not come at the expense of your health, muscle, strength, or ability to stay active.

From left: Marie France’s Nico Share, president and CEO George Siy, managing director Angeline SiyFiechter, COO Jacqueline SiyShare, Rhean Share and Ryan Share

Dr. Erick Mendoza stresses that body weight can be affected by hormones, genetics, sleep, stress, medications, and other health factors beyond willpower

With so many diets and weight-loss trends around, it can be easy to focus on how fast the pounds come off. But for many people, the real goal is a healthier body, preserved muscle, and the strength and energy to stay active for years to come. Gino Quillamor has a practical reason for wanting to stay strong: his children keep getting heavier. The host and entrepreneur, now several months into Marie France’s Go Lose Pounds (GLP) program, has lost as much as 7 kilos. But his goal is not simply to see a smaller number on the scale. He wants to lose weight while keeping the muscle he has worked to build over the years. And parenthood has made that goal even more important. “One of the things that I realized by becoming a parent is my kids are getting heavier by the day,” Gino explained. His six-yearold weighs roughly 60 pounds, and he also has two daughters to carry. “That’s not easy to do with or without muscle,” he added. Gino has never considered himself an athlete, but staying active and going to the gym have always been manageable for him. His bigger struggles were eating properly and cutting back on alcohol. That is why losing muscle along with the pounds was not something he wanted to risk. Speakers and guests bring different perspectives into the same conversation about managing weight without sacrificing mobility and muscle

Lose unwanted weight without losing strength

“I guess I just wanted to keep the muscle there,” he said, explaining that he wanted to preserve the work he had put in over the years while also losing weight. He jokingly described the motivation as “a very vain reason,” but there is something more substantial underneath it. For many men, getting healthier means having the strength to carry a child, keep up with an active family, enjoy the outdoors, and remain physically capable as the years pass. That idea is also evident in the stories shared during Marie France’s Go Lose Pounds launch at The Conservatory of The Peninsula Manila on Sept. 26. The program promotes healthy weight management instead of chasing every rapidweight-loss trend that dominates social media. Its approach includes medical supervision, nutrition guidance, behavioral support and body composition monitoring. Dr. Erick Mendoza, an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, explained that weight gain can involve biology, genetics, hormones, appetite, sleep, stress, medications, and underlying medical conditions. The goal, therefore, should extend beyond becoming lighter. Strength, mobility, and independence matter just as much. That message resonates across the personal stories shared at the event.

Theater actress Mikkie BradshawVolante, who has struggled with losing and regaining weight, reported improvements in her body composition through the program. She also found herself running despite admitting that physical activity had never been Parenthood gives Gino Quillamor a reason her favorite thing to do. to work toward a healthier weight and Her motivation now strength to keep up with his growing extends to becoming children strong enough to enjoy being a grandmother someday. Actress Bernadette Allyson experienced the risks of pursuing rapid weight loss when her blood pressure reached alarming levels while filming a project. She returned to Marie France with a focus on managing muscle loss and her body contouring concerns. Registered pharmacist Roan Evangelista spoke about sagging skin following rapid weight loss and her desire to manage her weight and strength while navigating perimenopause. Recording artist and host Ira Schadewald has taken a different route. Rather than pursuing rapid weight loss, she is training for her first marathon and wants to build a stronger, healthier body as she ages. Their stories relate to a broader truth in weight management: the fastest result is not always the healthiest one. Trends can change overnight. Bodies do not.

K-beauty favorites are making their way closer to home GLASS skin, barely-there makeup, rosy cheeks, glossy lips and defined aegyo-sal have become familiar features of beauty routines influenced by Korea and the wider Asian beauty scene. Filipino shoppers no longer need to fly to Seoul to try the products behind the trends. Watsons carries a range of Korean and Asian beauty brands across more than 1,220 stores nationwide and through the Watsons App. K-beauty’s appeal goes beyond viral products, with routines built around ingredients that target specific skin concerns. AHA and BHA help exfoliate dead skin cells and clear buildup, with options from Beauty of Joseon and Oxecure. Bakuchiol, a plant-derived alternative to retinol, is found in products from Eqqualberry, Some By Mi, and Deoproce. For hydration, hyaluronic acid helps attract and retain moisture, and Torriden, ISOI, and COSRX carry it. Centella asiatica, or cica, is used in products from Dr.G, Round Lab and

SKIN1004 for sensitive or stressed skin. Vitamin C is popular for addressing dullness and uneven skin tone, with options from Sola, Dear Klairs, and iWhite Korea. PDRN has also gained attention for formulas focused on smoother, revitalized-looking skin, with Biodance, Genabelle, and Anua among the brands featuring it. Daily sun protection remains essential, with sunscreen options from Bioré and Beauty of Joseon. “K-beauty has changed the way many Filipinos discover and enjoy beauty. It’s no longer just about following a trend, it’s about finding products and routines that fit naturally into their everyday lives,” said Sharon Decapia, SAVP for Marketing Communications, PR, and Sustainability at Watsons Philippines. Customers can shop in-store or online, with Click & Collect Express allowing purchases to be picked up in as fast as 30 minutes. Home Delivery Express is also available, while Watsons Club Members can enjoy exclusive rewards and perks.

Greater access to Korean and Asian skincare gives Filipino shoppers more ways to build routines around concerns such as hydration, exfoliation, sun protection, and sensitive skin

Ate Rose uses humor and intentionally unsettling persona to draw attention to artery plaque buildup and the heart and stroke risks that can follow

Leading medical institution gives atherosclerosis a face with ‘Ate Rose’ ATHEROSCLEROSIS has a new face, and she is called “Ate Rose.” She may be fictional, but the condition she represents is real and potentially life-threatening. Asian Hospital and Medical Center has introduced the fictional character and mascot as part of a campaign aimed at making the often-overlooked cardiovascular condition easier for Filipinos to understand. Atherosclerosis occurs when plaque builds up inside the arteries, restricting the flow of oxygen-rich blood and potentially leading to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. The World Health Organization identifies cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death globally. Asian Hospital created Ate Rose as a mischievous social media character who “trolls” personalities and

online influencers to grab attention and spark conversations about atherosclerosis. The campaign began with online interactions involving Kuya Kim Atienza, Krizzia Luna, Markybap, and Via Austria. The character has since moved beyond social media, appearing in schools, workplaces, and communities through on-ground caravans. The campaign also partnered with “Yosi Kadiri,” the familiar character from the Department of Health’s anti-smoking campaign, to highlight the link between smoking and atherosclerosis risk. Ate Rose also appeared at the conclusion of the “Run for Your Heart” series organized by the Rockwell Run Club, where Asian Hospital staff provided free blood pressure and body mass index checks.

The campaign has also entered the podcast space through an episode of “Tyang Amy,” hosted by actress Amy Perez. Ate Rose appeared alongside Asian Hospital cardiologist Dr. Marc Louie Del Rosario to discuss atherosclerosis, its risks, and ways to prevent or manage the condition. Asian Hospital has also launched the Ate Rose Card, a package of check-ups and diagnostic procedures intended to make atherosclerosis detection more accessible. Patients diagnosed with the condition may also receive discounts on selected procedures related to treatment and recovery. Through the campaign, Asian Hospital hopes to encourage more Filipinos to pay closer attention to their cardiovascular health and seek medical advice and screening when needed.