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Religious duty. Navy personnel move the giant statue of Our Lady of La Naval at the Sto. Domingo Church for a short trip to the Araneta Coliseum for a grand prayer rally on Monday. MANNY PALMERO

Delayed military upgrade takes toll on defense

Best argument for modernization. A propeller-driven Air Force OV-10 Bronco light attack and observation aircraft sits on the hangar. The Air Force has no jet ghters.

By Ben Cal
THE dilly-dallying in the Armed Forces modernization program might have emboldened foreign governments to stake their claims in the disputed islands in the South China Sea, military ofcials said over the weekend. The ofcials, who attended the Air Power Symposium held at the SMX Convention Center of the Mall of Asia in Pasay City, said that if the Philippines had sustained the defense capability that it had after World War II and up until the 1970s, Chinese vessels would not have ventured into the Panatag or Scarborough Shoal, and there would have been no standoff between Beijing and Manila today. Next page

Chinese back in shoal

DFA confirms 28 Sino vessels in Panatag Palace cautions local
BANANA EXPORTS
By Sara Susanne D. Fabunan

We cant ignore Chinaofficial

MALACAANG said Tuesday the government had been looking to supply other markets for Philippine bananas as a result of Chinas stringent requirements on the fruit, but the Trade Department said it could not ignore the Chinese market because of its size. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the government was in discussion with the United States the Middle East and Cambodia for the possible entry of cavendish bananas in those markets. He said a delegation would be going to the Middle East two weeks from now to explore the possibility of exporting Philippine bananas there. And Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said Dole Philippines would soon be exporting bananas to the US mainland. They are now discussing freight costs, Next page Alcala said.

THE Foreign Affairs Department on Tuesday conrmed a Navy report that there are 28 Chinese vessels in the disputed waters around the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal after earlier reporting a mutual withdrawal from the area.
Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez said the vessels probably returned to the shoal days after they left on Friday, although the Chinese Embassy in Manila denied that China intended to pull out its ships from the area. On Monday, Hernandez reported that there were no ships from either side anchored in the lagoon of the disputed shoal as of Friday.

The Chinese shing boats have obviously returned, Hernandez said in a statement. The Navy reported Tuesday that there were three Chinese maritime surveillance ships, two sheries and law enforcement vessels, six shing boats and 17 dinghies in and around the Panatag shoal. Two Philippine vessels, a Coast Guard boat and a Bureau of Fisheries ship, were pulled out on June 18 because of the bad weather brought about by Typhoon Butchoy and had not returned. Beijing on Monday urged the Philippines not to exacerbate the situation in the South China Sea, which Manila refers to as the West Philippine Sea. At a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei questioned the establishment of a Philippine kindergarten on one of the disputed islands and called it a violation of Chinese sovereignty. Asked whether the Chinese ships had withdrawn from the Panatag Shoal, which Beijing calls Huangyan Island, Hong said the Chinese government maintain jurisdiction and vigilance over the area. Next page

execs vs spitballing

By Joyce Pangco Paares

MALACAANG on Tuesday tossed back to the provincial governors their remarks on an unsigned executive order spelling out the governments mining policy, calling their threat to oppose the order as spitballing. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda asked the local ofcials to wait and put on hold their concerns because changes were being made on the initial draft after the consultations with various sectors. We will just be spitballing here until we see the provisions of the executive order. Its just all talk, Lacierda said. President Aquino on Monday announced that the order would supersede local laws and ordinances. But Albay Gov. Joey

Salceda said the executive order would trample on their autonomy and threatened to challenge it in court. Lacierda accused Salceda of making claims without giving it great thought when he called Salcedas statement spitballing. In baseball, the term refers to the pitcher spitting on the ball to make the trajectory of the pitch unpredictable, which is illegal. Lacierda said Salcedas threat to go to court was premature and stressed that local laws cannot supplant national laws. Salceda, a member of Mr. Aquinos Liberal Party, said last week he was opposed the executive order because it would allow the national government to override the antimining or pro-mining policies of local executives. Next page

Atyani, crew moving freely in Abus camps

By Florante S. Solmerin
DEFENSE Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Tuesday said Jordanian journalist Baker Atyani and his two Filipino companions were moving from one camp to another in the Moro rebels lair in Sulu. I talked yesterday to Lieutenant General Noel Coballes and asked him about the Jordanian, he said. He told me they have sightings and reports submitted to their headquarters that indicate the Jordanian and his crew were moving freely, visiting one camp to another, the Abu Sayyaf camp and MNLF camp. With that, you can easily think they are not really hostages, Coballes is the head of the Western Mindanao Com-

Santiago leads new JBC list for chief justice post

By Rey E. Requejo
SENATORS Franklin Drilon and Miriam Defensor-Santiago and six other people on Tuesday were nominated to the Judicial and Bar Council for the post of chief justice. Drilon, who was earlier reported to be among those being eyed by President Benigno Aquino III as a possible replacement for impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona, was nominated through a letter from lawyer Nicasio Tan. The nomination came despite Drilons earlier statement that he was not interested in the post and would rather stay in the Senate. Drilon, 66, the vice chairman of the ruling Liberal Party, was among the 20 senator-judges who voted to remove Corona on May 29 for failing to Next page reveal all his assets.

New arrival. A veterinarian holds a newlyhatched crocodile in a crocodile farm in Pasay City. DANNY PATA

Atyani: Moving freely in the

rebel strongholds of Sulu.

mand, which has jurisdiction over Sulu. He and Gazmin were among the active and retired ofcers who attended the 50th Golden anniversary of the Special Forces in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija. If you are freely moving around from one camp to another, you are free and not a hostage, Gazmin said. Next page

US immigration ruling still a raging issue

WASHINGTONThe US Supreme Courts ruling that strikes down key parts of Arizonas crackdown on illegal immigrants is expected to set off challenges in other states that have adopted harsh new laws out of frustration with the way the federal government, and the Obama administration, have dealt with the issue. Like the decision released Monday, none of the legal battles will settle the nations raging political debate on immigration, where President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are deeply at odds. The courts decision lands in the middle of a presidential campaign in which Obama has been heavily courting traditionally Democratic-leaning Latino voters, and Romney has been struggling to win their support after taking a hard line on illegal immigration in a drawn-out primary campaign. The conservative-dominated high court found much of Arizonas immigration law unconstitutional,
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Fire Paje, solon urges Aquino

By Christine F. Herrera
A LAWMAKER on Tuesday urged President Benigno Aquino III to re Environment Secretary Ramon Paje and launch a top-to-bottom revamp at his department. Agham Rep. Angelo Palmones told reporters that the Environment Departments ofcials, in complete deance of Supreme Court orders, failed to dismantle a Korean oating restaurant that had been dumping untreated waste directly into Taal Lake, and to stop a Chinese mining company leveling a mountain in Sta. Cruz, Next page Zambales.

Palmones: Fire Environment Secretary Paje. MANNY PALMERO

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Workers Party slammed the Aquino administration for agreeing to lend $1 billion to the IMF. The IMF will use our $1 billion---which is the blood and sweat of the Filipino workers overseas---to bail out the bankers of Europe and squeeze money from the workers through cuts in wages, pensions, subsidies and social programs, group chairman Renato Magtubo said. Recto said the $1-billion loan to IMF could be better used to bankroll projects that would have a big impact such as school buildings, hospitals and other key infrastructure. The [Bangko Sentral] could remit the amount as dividend to the national government and use it for the countrys so many needs, Recto said. Or the [Bangko Sentral], like a regular bank taking care of business, could loan the amount directly to the national government under the same interest rate that it would get from the IMF. Recto said the Bangko Sentral, a creation of Congress, could not claim sole proprietary rights over the countrys dollar reserves. It should seek consensus rst or secure appropriation cover from Congress. Im not totally opposing it, but how can the government, through the [central bank], lend money to the IMF without authority from Congress? Recto said. With Vito Barcelo

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Recto: Explain $1-b IMF loan

By Macon Ramos-Araneta

Chinese...
Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said the Armed Forces was waiting for orders from President Benigno Aquino III to resume maritime patrols near the shoal. The Philippines and China have been locked in a standoff since April, when Chinese ships stopped the BRP Gregorio del Pilar from arresting Chinese shermen who were caught poaching protected maritime species in the area. The Coast Guard on Tuesday continued an aerial search for four missing Filipino shermen after their boat was rammed by an unidentied vessel in the waters off Bolinao in Pangasinan, leaving one of them dead and four others missing. The Coast Guard denied earlier reports that identied the Hong Kong-registered ship, the MV Peach Mountain, as the vessel that rammed the shing boat and left the area without rescuing the shermen. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda also cleared the vessel. I have talked to Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and, based on the investigation, the vessel had the markings of Hong Kong, Lacierda said. The Philippine Navy is conducting an assessment of the route and speed of the vessel, but this is not the MV Peach Mountain. This is another Hong Kong vessel that rammed our shermen, Lacierda said the government expected the operator of the Hong Kong-registered vessel to cooperate with Philippine authorities. He said the family of the dead sherman was given burial assistance of P10,000 and a family food pack. The Palace also gave the families of the other shermen P5,000 and family food packs. Senator Edgardo Angara on Tuesday warned the administration against premature ngerpointing. We should rst verify if China was indeed responsible for this incident to avoid inaming territorial tensions, said Angara, the vice chairman of the Senates foreign relations committee. He warned that a misstep would hurt efforts to resolve the territorial dispute between the two countries diplomatically. In the House, Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo proposed a joint declaration of the entire Spratly Islands and the West Philippine Sea as an international maritime reserve as a middle ground that could dissipate the rising tension in the area. With Joyce Pangco Paares, Joel Zurbano, Macon Ramos-Araneta and Maricel Cruz The same was true of the Navy with its warships and gunboats. Those were the days, one of the ofcials said. Today they are all gone. The Air Forces pilots who attended the symposium said that if the Air Force had jet ghters and modern warships, the Chinese ships would not have dared venture into the Panatag Shoal, which they said was clearly within the Philippines 200-mile exclusive economic zone.

SENATOR Ralph Recto on Tuesday demanded that the Bangko Sentral explain why the Philippines would lend $1 billion to the International Monetary Fund when the country was continuously borrowing money from international lending and multilateral institutions for budgetary support and decit spending.
In a statement, Recto asked why the central bank would risk denying the Filipino people its sovereign claim to $1 billion worth of projects and programs that could change their lives even for a little bit. He insisted he wanted to know the reason why the central bank would commit $1 billion of the countrys dollar reserves to the IMF to help bail out the troubled

European economies. The Bangko Sentral said last week the $1-billion loan to the IMF would be used to support global efforts to stabilize the world economy and put it on a growth path. The monetary authority said the Philippines had an obligation to ensure economic and nancial stability across the globe as a member of the global community of nations. Recto disagreed At the end of the day, the country would not be judged on how it helped a troubled First World economic bloc but on how it exercised scal maturity to achieve long-term growth, he said. Recto made his statement even as the Partido Manggagawa or

New storm to bring rain to Visayas and Mindanao

A LOW-PRESSURE area off Virac in Catanduanes has developed into a tropical depression and has been named Dindo, the weather bureau said Tuesday. The storm was spotted 670 kilometers east- northeast of Virac and had maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour, weathermen said. It was forecast to move west-nsorthwest at 19 kilometers per hou and affect the Visayas and Mindanao before heading to Japan. Weathermen said the Visayas and Mindanao would be experiencing occasional rain starting Tuesday afternoon, which would become frequent over the western sections. Southern Luzon will have cloudy skies with scattered to widespread rain showers and thunderstorms, which may trigger ash oods and landslides. The rest of Luzon, including Metro Manila, will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Jonathan Fernandez

Santiago...
He also served as the Justice secretary of the Presidents late mother, former President Corazon Aquino. Victor del Rosario nominated Santiago, citing her intellectual prowess, conscientious scholarship and, most of all, her unassailable character [that] will inspire the trust, condence and respect of the Bar, the Bench and the general public. Santiago was a former trial court judge, a professor of constitutional and international law and an elected judge of International Criminal Court. Santiago also served the Cabinet of President Corazon Aquino as commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration in 1988 and as secretary of Agriculture from 1989 to 1991. Unlike Drilon, Santiago voted to acquit Corona during the impeachment verdict. Drilon and Santiago aside, six others were added to the initial list of candidates for chief justice: former Ombudsman Simeon Marcelo, constitutionalist and Ateneo law dean emeritus Joaquin Bernas, Camiguin Rep. Pedro Romualdo, Cagayan De Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, Court of Appeals Justice Vicente Veloso, and University of Perpetual Help System law dean Ed Vincent Albano. Bernas and Romualdo, however, are expected to be disqualied since they are over 70 years old, the retiring age of a Supreme Court justice. Both were also

nominated by Tan along with Drilon, Rodriguez and Veloso. The JBC had 65 candidates as of Tuesday, with 36 of them having yet to accept or decline their nomination. Thirteen aspirants have accepted their nomination: Supreme Court Justices Brion and Roberto Abad, former UP law dean Raul Pangalangan, De La Salle University law founding dean Jose Manuel Diokno, former Ateneo law dean Cesar Villanueva, elections commissioner Rene Sarmiento, retired Judge Manuel Siayngco Jr., former executive secretary Ronaldo Zamora, and lawyers Katrina Legarda, Soledad Cagampang-De Castro, Rafael Morales, Vicente Velasquez and Ferdinand Jose Pijao. Fourteen have rejected their nomination: Supreme Couirt Justices Mariano del Castillo, Jose Mendoza, Bienvenido Reyes and Estela Perlas-Bernabe; Court of Appeals Justices Magdangal De Leon and Gabriel Ingles and retired Court of Appeals presiding Justice Andres Reyes, 2010 presidential candidate and Bar topnotcher Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Integrated Bar of the Philippines national president Roan Libarios, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., Laguna Assistant State Prosecutor Cesar Sasondoncillo, former Senator Rene Saguisag, and lawyers Pedro Aquino and Rodolfo Robles. A nurse named Jocelyn Esquivel and dismissed Judge Florentino Floro were the only applicants so far.

Into each life... A low-pressure area northeast of Eastern Samar brought some rain to Metro Manila
area on Tuesday. DANNY PATA

Fire...
I urge President Aquino to re Paje, and if Paje has a little delicadeza left, he should immediately resign his post and the President should order a top-to-bottom revamp to make sure that Environment ofcials are prevented from conniving with the rms that cause wanton destruction of the environment and continue to mock the environmental laws and Supreme Court orders, Palmones said.

He said the Korean restaurant catered exclusively to Korean nationals and other foreign tourists, and it was able to produce a business permit from the Talisay mayor. The restaurant-resort owned by Jung Ang and Leisure Inc., which sits in the middle of Taal Lake, was ordered demolished by the Environment Department following the granting of a Writ by the Supreme Court and the continuing mandamus by the Court of Appeals to a petition led by Palmones. The dismantling of the permaThe reactors were retired Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Loven Abadia and former Armed Forces chief Benjamin Defensor. Vice Admiral Alex Pama, the head of the Navy, also attended the symposium. The ofcials remembered the days when the Philippine Air Force and Philippine Navy were second to none in Southeast Asia for four decades. Unfortunately, they said, the dilly-dallying in the moderniza-

nent structure was scheduled for the middle of this month. Instead of dismantling the permanent structure, the [Environment Department] allowed the Korean-owned restaurant to make the lake its one big toilet where its wastes are thrown directly onto the waters, Palmones said. To [put it] more bluntly, what feeds the tawilis and maliputo, the sh endemic to the Lake, is the pooh of Koreans, Palmones said, adding that had led to sh kills in the lake. tion of the Armed Forces had now taken its toll as the Chinese, with their military might, were challenging the countrys claim to some of the islands in the South China Sea. The ofcials recalled the time when the Air Force boasted of several squadrons of jet ghter interceptors such as the F-5A/B, F-8 Crusaders, Sabre jet ghter bombers, Mustang aircraft and other types of planes and helicopters.

Delayed...
The symposium was hosted by Lt. Gen. Lauro Catalino dela Cruz, the Air Forces commanding general. The speakers included Senator Loren Legarda, Lt. Gen. Jorge Segovia, Col. Galileo Gerard Kintanar Jr., Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Delgado, Commodore Caesar Taccad, Brig. Gen. Romeo Tanalgo, and Col. Raul L. del Rosario.

Palace...
But Mr. Aquino was certain about his position on the issue and said he expected to sign the order within the week. The Constitution is very, very clear on that, Mr. Aquino said. First, the ordinance-making powers of local governments are limited. Second, they have limited territorial scope. But more than all of these, there is a clause that says local ordinances should be consistent with our national laws. Ofcials said the executive order would impose stringent regulations on small-scale mining, ban mining operations in 78 eco-tourism sites in various parts of the country, and create a Mining Council that would resolve revenue-sharing issues. The taxes and royalties now being collected by the government from mining operations amount to only 10 percent of the total revenues of the mining companies.

Atyani...
The military and even the police share Gazmins observation, but not Interior Secretary Jesse Jesse Robredo, who has said that the Abu Sayyaf are holding the journalist and his two Filipino crew captive. Atyani, the Southeast Asia bureau chief of the Dubai-based Al Arabiya news channel, was declared missing together with his crew on June 12, the day after they arrived in Sulu. Reports said Atyanis mission in Sulu was to interview a top leader of the Abu Sayyaf. First and foremost, we have to understand why he came here, sup-

posedly to cover the release of one of the hostages of the Abu Sayyaf, Gazmin said. That was the intention of the Jordanian. What we are certain of is that they can move from one municipality to another in Sulu. Still, Gazmin said, troops were ready to move in case they were ordered to rescue Atyani and his crew. Meanwhile, in a report by ABSCBN News, a high-ranking military ofcial said they were taking a hands-off approach on the situation. We are not involved in that [case], said Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, commander of the Philippine Army.

He arrived in Jolo Tuesday morning for an interactive dialogue with community and sectoral leaders in Sulu to discuss the Armed Forces Internal Peace and Security Plan. Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan said Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo had called him up to clear up the conicting information on the status of Baker Atyani. He said Robredos information that Atyani was being held against his will came from another source and not from the Provincial Crisis Management Committee. Tan insisted that the Jordanian journalist was not yet a hostage or a kidnap victim despite the claim by the National Police.

We...
We have to make sure our freight is competitive. But Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo wasnt too sure. We cannot ignore the Chinese market because it is a big market, Domingo told reporters. Right now our banana exportation to China has resumed, but we cannot consider it on a normal level compared to its previous level [before the Scarborough standoff]. Still, Domingo said the fruits entry to the United States indicated that the Philippines would not be lacking in alternative markets for Philippine bananas. Earlier, a Dole ofcial who declined to be named said Philippine bananas had nally gained entry to the US fresh fruit market with the company set to ship out the countrys rst-ever cavendish trial shipment to the United States. The ofcial said they would be starting out with one container van per week, and that they were expecting the demand for bananas in the US to increase. Domingo said the Chinese market accounted for a third of the Philippines banana exports before Manilas dispute with Beijing over the Scarborough Shoal broke out. Right now we are looking at other alternative markets in the region, Domingo said. But he ruled out the possibility of exporting more bananas to Japan, its biggest market for the fruit, because the Philippines is already supplying over 90 percent of Japans requirements right now. Julito G. Rada and Joyce Pangco Paares CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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but it ruled that one part would stand---the requirement that police check the status of someone they suspect is not in the US legally. Even there, the justices said the provision could be subject to legal challenges as the state that shares a long border

with Mexico goes forward. Obama said he was pleased with the ruling but objected to the provision that was left standing. No American should ever live under a cloud of suspicion just because of what they look like, he said in a statement. Romney said the law had become a muddle and released a

statement saying I believe that each state has the duty---and the right--to secure our borders and preserve the rule of law, particularly when the federal government has failed to meet its responsibilities. The Arizona case focused on whether states can adopt their own measures to deal with an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants. AP

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After 21 years... the city in the forest is now the countrys global eco-tourism city

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(Feast of the Forest)
When Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn took over the helm of the city as the first non-Puerto Princesa born mayor, he was also the first to take the lead in protecting and conserving the environment and rehabilitating the ravaged natural resources of the city and transformed it into a global eco-tourism city. Under the leadership of Mayor Hagedorn and the unstinting support of First Lady Ellen M. Hagedorn, Puerto Princesa has been at the forefront of proving to the world that environmental protection and sustainable development could go hand in hand. Through innovative and pioneering initiatives in caring and nurturing the environment and striking a balance in the utilization and propagation of its land, water and coastal resources through dynamic sustainable development policy Puerto Princesa had earned its place in the global map.

UELLED BY Pres. Noynoy Aquinos National Greening Program, this years Pista Y Ang Cagueban celebration in Puerto Princesa City aims to contribute in no small way to the presidents vision in planting 1.5 billion trees covering 1.5 million hectares by 2016. More than two decades ago, Puerto Princesas natural resources were threatened by mans wanton lust for personal gain, despoliation, poisoned water system and extinction, and it took one man with unwavering drive for environmental protection to lead the way to regain its lost glory, Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn. It took 21 years for this man to rally the people of Puerto Princesa into actively participating and committing themselves to the noble cause of preserving, protecting and restoring what was left of the citys natural resources.

his years Pista Y Ang Cagueban marks the 21st year that Puerto Princesa City holds this unique fiesta celebration with unusual pomp and pageantry where more than 2 million trees have been successfully replanted, rehabilitating over 200 hectares of stripped forest cover of Barangays Irawan and Sta. Lourdes. The first Pista Y Ang Cagueban was celebrated on June 1991, it was on the same year that the United Nations declared June as environment month. What started as a customary event during the first two years of Pista Y Ang Cagueban, turned out to be a more colourful, exciting and widely participated fiesta celebration under the stewardship of Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn.

The past two decades of caring for the environment has become a way of life for the people of Puerto Princesa. It has been institutionalized in every barangay and has since established linkages with various sectors from the grassroots to the business groups, to one local government unit to another, to church leaders to cause-oriented groups, to even local and foreign tourists. More than the pomp and romp of a fiesta celebration, Pista Y Ang Cagueban had successfully translated the occasion into an active commitment and had infused a new consciousness towards protecting and conserving nature among its people. This years Pista Y Ang Cagueban celebration comes at the heels of recent

recognition heaped upon Puerto Princesa City because of the news that the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) has been crowned as the global jewel of the new seven wonders of nature, a recognition more valuable than its weight in gold. Puerto Princesa Underground River is the longest navigable river in the world flowing through 8.2 kilometers of navigable waters winding through a cathedral-like cave of limestone formation, stalactites and stalagmites. A natural World heritage site and Puerto Princesa Citys premier ecotourism destination, it was also recorded in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list for its outstanding value and ecological significance. PPURs N7WN victory has opened up the floodgates of tourism boom in the country.

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Pres. Noynoy Aquino (front) accompanied by Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn (Second from left) visiting PPUR

Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn Just as I do not violate my own home, so must I not violate my environment. Instead, I can only preserve, protect and restore it to life because I have embraced it as my own.
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the commissions statement of policy states. Although he does not show it by his recent actions, the President is keenly aware of the importance of having such a system of checks and balances. In fact, as a senator he had drafted a bill Senate Bill 1719that would render the ofcials bypassed by the Commission on Appointments three consecutive times ineligible for reappointment. At the time, he described the practice as a clear mockery of the principle of checks and balances enshrined in our fundamental law. In his bill, Mr. Aquino said the nominees bypassed for three consecutive times would be declared ineligible and would be barred from reappointment by the same President to any position. His colleagues, however, were

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A few good men and women

commissions are subject to approval by the commission, which is made up of 12 senators and 12 congressmen and presided over by the Senate president. The Constitution stipulates that the President has the power to make appointments when Congress is in recess, but those appointments will be effective only until disapproved by the Commission on Appointments or until the next adjournment of the Congress. The commissions rules are clear that these provisions were aimed at creating a system of checks and balances in the way the government is run. The Commission, being part of our republican system of checks and balances, shall act as a restraint against abuse of the appointing authority, to the end that the power of disapproval should be exercised to protect and enhance the public interest, unconvinced and the bill never passed. Still, if Mr. Aquino truly believed what he said then, he should not have reappointed Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima eight times, Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo four times, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. three times, Audit Commissioner Heidi Mendoza four times, and Environment Secretary Ramon Paje ve times on June 7, after Congress was adjourned. All of these appointees had failed to win conrmation from the commission because of unresolved questions regarding their competence, ethical behavior or tness for the job, and Mr. Aquino must indeed be hard pressed to nd good help if he turns to the same rejected names again and again against the very principles he championed as a senator.

FINDING good help is such a chore these days, especially if you are the President. After all, what other reason can there be for President Benigno Aquino III to reappoint ve ofcials who have failed to pass muster with the Commission on Appointments not once, not twice but at least three times now? Mr. Aquino had condemned such practice when he was a senator, but now that the shoe is on the other foot, he seems to have no problem following the same road trod by his predecessor, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. As anyone who has studied the Constitution knows, the presidential appointments of heads of executive departments, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, military ofcers from the rank of colonel or naval captain, and the members of constitutional

Miriam has no chance

LOWDOWN
REGARDING the much-ballyhooed and much-delayed executive order (or revised policy statement, as the Aquino administration sometimes calls it) on mining, this is what I fail to understand: There already is a Mining Law whose legality has been upheld by the Supreme Court. There are approved implementing rules and regulations that further spell out what details the law, presumably, has not discussed. So, what do we need an executive order for, if not to twist what the law and the implementing guidelines already tell us, to further the specic agenda of this administration or to favor the mining companies it likes? Or is a Palace directive necessary to allow President Noynoy Aquino to make adjustments for other special interests like the anti-mining groups led by the sister of the owner of a powerful media outt? These questions are important because it appears that the Aquino order will apparently be no different from what is already spelled out in the law, like the primacy of national legislation over local ordinances when it comes to approving mining claims. Of course, by the same token, a mere executive order cannot really go against an approved law, thus making the signing of an Aquino EO unnecessary, to say the least. The issuance of a superuous policy order about a very specic law that already has its own evenmore-specic guidelines that have been approved by the court is merely giving local executives the opening to challenge the order in court, as Albay Gov. Joey Salceda has already threatened. And that means only further delays for the mining industry and the benets that will be reaped by both the national and local governments and the communities where they will operate. The truth is, the fabled wishy-washiness of the Aquino administration is on spectacular display here. Of course, most people already have a name for that: noynoying. *** In a perfect world, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago would be the handsdown favorite to be appointed the next chief justice of the Supreme Court. There is simply no other candidate more demonstrably intelligent, experienced, accomplished and independent than Santiago amongst the current crop of nominees to the position. But precisely because of all her sterling qualications, Miriam has about the same chance of getting
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In a perfect world, Santiago would be the hands-down favorite for Supreme Court chief justice.

appointed chief justice as being named to the United States Supreme Courta tribunal that, had Santiago been born an American instead of an Ilongga, will certainly be improved by her perspicacious presence. There is, too, the small problem of Santiagos being the quintessential politically incorrect choice under an administration that will only give key positions to people who have demonstrated the most canine loyalty to the current appointing power. Indeed, its often said that the key difference between this Aquino administration and the similarly surnamed one that was installed in 1986 is that Cory (for all the accusations that she was as clueless, if not more so, than her son) was unafraid to surround herself with people she did not personally know and who were acknowledged experts in their respective elds. The reason why the KKK story has had amazing longevity, after all, is that President Noynoy Aquino has made it his top hiring policy to reward nobodies to positions of great power, as long as they are his former classmates, shooting buddies and other people with close personal ties to him. If Aquino had the stones and the gray matter to do whats truly right, he would use all his vast powers to persuade the Judicial and Bar Council to include Santiago in the short list of nominees to head up the highest court in the land. And then proceed to appoint Miriam to the post, simply because that is the true straight path. But anyone who thinks this scenario has any chance of coming to pass must have his head examined, while Miriam laughs herself silly in the background. Its just not going to happen. No freaking way. Right now, even as the number of nominees inches inexorably to record highs, the seeded candidates remain the same: a former Cojuangco family lawyer who was tipped for a high court justices position from the beginning of this administration but who was sidetracked to a top legal post in the executive simply because the original appointee messed up big time; the justice handpicked by a law rm that is hell-bent on regaining its absolute control over the entire Judiciary; and a bunch of butt-ugly, sycophantic shrews who already hold top positions but who are falling all over themselves to snag the chief justiceship, even if their only real qualication is their constant and sickening brownnosing to Aquino himself. Miriam, whose legal prowess has already been conrmed by her appointment to the International Criminal Court, just doesnt stand a chance. And that is our common loss, even more than it is Aquinos.

Syria, the promised land

SYRIA is in the throes of a civil war. But for some gullible Filipinos desperate for work, it can well be the promised land. Its hard to believe but criminal labor recruiters are still able to dupe Filipinos with promise of work in the violencewracked Middle Eastern country. Like silent lambs, the victims who are mostly women are shipped by way of Sabah from the Philippine south and then own to Damascus, the Syrian capital. The past few months, the Philippine government was able to repatriate 1,500 Filipinos from Syria. Either this latest wave of Syria-bound Filipino workers are dumb, dont read the news, or too desperate for work that they couldnt care less if the road to Damascus is paved with land mines. But there is an even dumber proposal from the House. Quezon City Rep. Maria Theresa Bonoan David wants to impose a $50 contribution from departing Filipino workers as if they are not saddled enough with nancial burden just to leave this benighted land. This, Bonoan David said, was to cover the cost of repatriation when the government has to evacuate them in cases of emergency like civil war, natural disasters or when these migrant workers are left stranded in some strange land by labor recruiters who had hoodwinked them with promise of work. The cost of repatriating these hardlucked migrants is the obligation of

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the state. After all, when they are gainfully employed, they pay taxes to the government, help the economy with their remittances to kith and kin who otherwise would add to the rolls of the Conditional Cash Transfer doled out by Dinky Soliman in line with the national policy of perpetuating mendicancy Susan Toots Ople of the Blas F. Ople Policy Center aptly describes Bonoan Davids HB 6195 as insane. Miss Ople, a staunch advocate of labors rights and welfare, decries Bonoan Davids measure as just another form of tax. The Quezon City congresswoman is not totally mindless. Feeling the backlash from Filipino overseas workers and Migrante, the leftist militant labor watchdog, she has withdrawn her proposalmindful of votes she could lose. Susan is the daughter of the late Blas Ople, former Senate president, foreign secretary and labor minister who fathered the Overseas Filipino Workers Act. A former labor undersecretary, Susan who lost in her 2010 senatorial bid should make another run for the Senate. If the Liberal Party is looking to complete its 2013 senatorial slate, Susan Ople would certainly be an asset to the party. Miss Ople studied at Harvards Kennedy School of Public Administration What will happen to the proposed $50 contribution fund if implemented, since emergencies are not year-round occurrences? There are host countries that are stable; hence, repatriation is not necessary. The fund would only grow into a fat kitty that could tempt corrupt ofcials to dip their hands into it. Besides, this is a redundant , onerous

tax since the migrant workers are already contributing to the Overseas Workers Welfare Fund. Has Bonoan- David never heard of it? The overseas Filipino workers compose a large constituency and Susan Ople is recognized as one of its champions. So, why didnt she win in 2010? The simple answer is Susan does not have the wherewithal for a sustained senatorial campaign. Large campaign contributions come from big business. Why would prot-driven companies support Susan who ghts for workers rights? How come organized labor is not keeping the pressure on the politicians and big business to end their contractual hiring policy? Because the contract is only good for ve months and renewable only at the companys discretion, the employee at the end of his/her contract will have to start looking for another job. The widespread practice of sourcing employees from an employment agency spares the company of having to deal with a troublesome union. It also saves the rm the additional expense of providing workers benets such as medical insurance, bonuses, separation and retirement pay, plus having to remit its share to the Social Security System. Is it any wonder why many of our people are voting with their feet and braving bullets in strife-torn countries like Syria, Libya, Iraq and other godforsaken places? Meanwhile, instead of spending money for job generation, the government lent $1 billion to the International Monetary Fund to bail out distressed European economies. Now, that is insane!

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IF THERE is any move to make Dolphy a national artist for lm, the best time for it is now, while the king of Philippine comedy still lives. As everyone knows, he is bed-ridden and ghting for his life. Many continue to pray for him, but he may not have much longer to live. In fact, now and then we read that the end has come, and each time his son Eric has to set the record straight. Reports of his passing are grossly exaggerated, Mark Twain would have said. But it would be most tting if President Benigno III could rst make good the award which his predecessor, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, had conferred on Fernando Poe. Jr., the late king of Philippine movies, but which was never really physically delivered. This happened in December of 2004 as FPJ lay dying at St. Luke Hospitals intensive care unit. That award was never made good. After the 2004 electoral asco, FPJs family did not want to have anything to do with GMA or the award, and to this day they have not seen the ofcial plaque of conferment, nor have they received any of the benets for the family of a deceased national artist. At the time, the wounds inicted by the May 2004 presidential elections were still fresh. Millions believed FPJ, not GMA, had won, and at the proper command from the proper source, they would have stormed Malacaang at a moments notice. Susan Roces Poe, FPJs widow, and her family must have felt the award was being given purely

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TO THE POINT
THE Aquino administration is lending $1 billionto be taken from the countrys gross international reserves to the International Monetary Fund to help prop up debt-ridden European countries. This is just pathetic. Are we a poor country trying to appear rich? I am not at all amused. We cannot even provide a decent health care program for our citizens, and pay our teachers, and build enough classrooms and install sanitary facilities. And yet we want to help the Eurozone? I recall that last year, when some parts of Japan were devastated by the twin tragedies of earthquake and tsunami, President Aquino handed out a $1-million aid to those prefectures. The Japanese must have laughed! Malacaang and the Bangko Sentral insist that the $1-billion loan, being such, would earn interest, and that it would indicate that the Philippines is economically stable. Oh yeah? Arent we ourselves bogged down by a debt of more than a trillion pesos? It is obvious that Aquino is just trying to win pogi points among the other members of the IMF. But as I said, its pathetic. How can $1 billion help when those countries are each indebted by the billions? Another thingwhen we borrow from the IMF, there are so many conditionalities. Still, the Aquino administration just wants the world to know that a poor country like the Philippines can afford to lend what it cannot give its people. That is criminal! *** The threat of blackouts in Luzon is real. The available power supply has sunk to precariously low levels. In fact, the brownouts may hit us sooner than expected. Based on data from the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, Luzons grids power supply reserves are already thin at only 101 megawatts, placing the entire island of Luzon on yellow alert. This means that any further outage, even from a single power plant, can cause blackouts. The government has been wishywashy over the power supply problem. There have been assertions that the Luzon grid enjoyed a healthy buffer of about 1,700 MW to as much as 2,000 MW on any given day. Those who should be concerned do not realize that there could be drastic reduction in power supply reserves with the breakdown of several critical facilities and periodic maintenance of other plants. There was already a sign of this last week when the Sual (Pangasinan) coal-red power plant tripped, removing 550 MW of supply from the grid. Its worse since it would take six to eight weeks to complete repairs at this plant. Note that the Sual plant contributes heavily to the power grid of Luzon. There are also the 300-MW unit at Calaca coal-red power plant in
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for political reasons, to mollify the angry crowd, and not because FPJ had long deserved it. So they did not want to accept it. They snubbed the awards-giving ceremony in Malacaang, but sent a representative to accept the tribute paid by FPJs fellow artists at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, led by lm director Eddie Romero, the national artist for lm. So many years of pain and anguish have passed. It is time for the government to correct the injustice. I understand Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, a good friend of FPJ and a strong supporter of Philippine cinema, has spoken to Malacaang about it. PNoy has everything to gain and nothing to lose by acting on it now. It would be good to honor Dolphy with his award. The nation owes them this. At 83, the comedy king has lived a full life. For at least two generations, he made the nation laughon radio, television, lm, and stage. Laughter was his common gift to all, rich and poor, young and old. Wholesome, earthy, infectious laughter, which made women rush to the bathroom or slap their thighs or somebody elses back. Slapstick comedy, no doubt, but no one was above it. Yet Dolphy has not only made us laugh. He has also made us think. During a season of political drought, after the political parties had lost all compunction about drafting popular incompetents for high elective ofce, somebody approached Dolphy to suggest that he run for president. And without batting an eyelash, as the saying goes, he replied, Ayoko, baka manalo ako. (I dont want to; I might win.) In a culture and trade where winning has become the ultimate and only objective, no statement could be more absurd. He looked completely winnable, to use the current grammatical atrocity, and he seemed completely mad not to waste upon it even a moments thought. The other fellow thought the comedy king was just trying to be smart-alecky, but to his immense surprise, the funnyman really meant what he said. Dolphy obviously knew the distinction between government and entertainment, and did not want to inict himself upon the one just because he had been an enormous success in the other. His genius to make crowds laugh did not permit him to have any illusion that he could organize a Cabinet, command an entire army, or lead a sober and sound democracy. He probably had seen enough celebrities who have tried to enact their crudest jokes into law or reduce the Constitution and the nations laws into a joke. He obviously knew the true meaning of popularity and did not think of it as an all-weather word that could shield ones personal weaknesses and limitations from public scrutiny. Without having read Bagehot, he probably had his own aversion to men and women who were popular for no other reason than that they were popular, even though they have never performed a single deed nor given expression to a single idea that improved lives or inspired others to think challenging thoughts or lead less supercial and sinful lives. Dolphys immortal quote comes to mind at this time not just because of the medical bulletins which could change the color of the skies soon enough, but because of the onset of the season when certain characters who have never been associated with the public good, or with the serious discussion of large public issues, are being advertised as the brightest stars in this dark and starless night in our nations politics.

Blackouts may be upon us, and soon, if our ofcials dont act.

Batangas that must be repaired. A 382MW unit at the Pagbilao coal-red plant in Quezon is also out because of scheduled preventive maintenance. Its during the rainy season, when power demand is thin due to cooler weather, that power plants undergo preventive maintenance. This is actually the reason that Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras is pushing hard for the construction of a 600-MW coal-red power plant at the Subic Freeport. But it seems hes having problems because of opposition. I recall that when power outages threatened Visayas and Mindanao, sitting administrations did not do anything about the problem. In fact, they dismissed it. As a result, Mindanao suffered blackouts ranging from four to eight hours. I dont want to go through those dark ages again! *** It looks like Senator Aquilino Pimentel III will not stay with the United Nationalist Alliance of Vice President Jejomar Binay, former President Joseph Estrada and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile. That is, if UNA will have former Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri as senatorial bet for 2013. Its now pride and lack of magnanimity on the part of the young Pimentel. He has conviction, sure, but he is entirely unreasonable! Pimentel himself admitted that Zubiri did not cheat in the 2007 senatorial elections but only beneted from it. But is Pimentel even sure that he would win? *** Theres logic and reason to the calls in Congress and even among members of the Commission on Appointments to limit the number of times a President can reappoint bypassed members of the Cabinet and others within the ambit of the commission. It is unconscionable for the President to keep on reappointing members of the Cabinet who have been bypassed numerous times. When they are bypassed, thats already in indication that they are ineligible for the position. Perhaps, one, two and even three times, but, Santa Banana, not more than that! Read this and weep: As of June 7, when Congress went on sine die adjournment, President Aquino had reappointed Social Welfare Dinky Soliman and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima eight times. Boy, thats a record. Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo has already been bypassed four times; Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez three times; Environment Secretary Ramon Paje ve times. Commission on Audits Heidi Mendoza has been bypassed four times. The reappointment is itself an indication of the utter disrespect by a President for the commission. Will these ofcials stay forever in the government? Most importantly, this raises the question of responsibility, integrity, competence and accountability of every public ofcial. The fact that they have been bypassed says a lot.

Losing loose change

ARE WE THERE YET?
WHEN ABS-CBN launched last June 12on the occasion of the 114th celebration of the countrys independenceits Bente-singko para sa Kabayan ko (Twenty-ve for my fellow Filipino) project, I balked. The project is a donation drive that aims to get people to donate loose change for charity. But its really a public relations stunt meant to highlight the fact that the stations agship news program TV Patrol happens to be celebrating its 25th year anniversary this year. I have issues with such projects aside from its being unoriginal and, well, insincere. I wonder what it will take for people in this country to realize that projects like these contribute to problem of shortage of coins in circulation. The shortage is painfully evident in major stores and food chain outlets. It has become customary for cashiers to ask customers to give the exact amounts for their purchases, or at least for whatever coins the customer has in his or her possession. Recently, some stores have come up with what they think is an ingenious idea but which is truly infuriating: Asking customers to donate their change to some project that the store has chosen. What rankles is not that people are being asked to give to worthy causes, its just that no one likes being held hostage at checkout counters. The worst situation is when cashiers actually ask customers to forfeit loose changeits like being

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asked shamelessly for a tip. Of course this wrinkle could be avoided altogether if only our leaders have the political will to totally do away with coins like some other countries. Or if stores simply peg the prices of their merchandise at the lowest round gure; instead of charging people P216.75 for, say, a shirt, they could just lower the price tag to P215. The absence of altercations at the checkout counter would probably boost productivity and earn more goodwill for the stores. But since we live in an imperfect world made doubly difcult by the absence of strategic thinking on the part of our leaders, we have to contend with the shortage of coins. It is easy to gure out why we have a shortage. Most of our coins are in various receptacles gathering rust and dust. Most of these receptacles are tied to various donation drives. Practically every worthy cause has come up with their own campaign to solicit coins from people and have come up with their own variation of the piggybankfrom ordinary plastic bottles repackaged as coin banks, to specially designed cans with slots where people can drop coins, to plastic contraptions fashioned into houses and other shapes, to ceramic gurines. Many of these receptacles, in fact, have been designed to be disposablethey need to be lled to the brim before they can be collected and disposed of. As a result, the coins that are dropped into these donation contraptions are not regularly collected, deposited in banks, and returned to circulation. A friend who works as a cash manager in a major store even told me that many organizations even forget about the coin receptacles that they leave in their stores. I can just imagine how many thousands of these coin receptacles are

currently just sitting in some counter or ofce table, almost forgotten. Of course the government cannot keep on minting new coins. Aside from the fact that coins are very expensive to produce (our coins are made of metal elements), it would also be disastrous to the economy if the Bangko Sentral were to ood the market with too many coins. So whenever some organization comes up with yet another of these coin donation campaigns, I am tempted to question the sanity of the organizers. Really, folkscant you come up with a more inspired fund-raising project? I think there was wisdom in the Pondo ng Pinoy (Pinoy Fund) project, which is widely acknowledged as the rst successful coin-donation campaign to be launched in this country. Yes, I am aware that those ubiquitous cans of the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, Bantay Bata and other causes were already there before Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales (then Archbishop of Lipa) launched the coin-donation campaign that gave life to the Theology of the Crumbs. Pondo ng Pinoy is a mass-based campaign that aims to propagate the idea that when crumbs are put together they can make a major difference in the community or in the lives of others. It promotes giving to charity even among the poor. But surely we do not have to follow the Pondo ng Pinoy model for all our charity projects! I am not sure of the wisdom of propagating the idea that token donations to charity is enough, particularly if one can give more. We should all be encouraging people to give more than just token donations to charity or other worthy causes. The way I see it, this country would be in far better shape if only most of us do something for others beyond giving crumbs.

Having it all
CHASING HAPPY
ANNE-MARIE Slaughter was the rst woman director of policy planning at the United States State Department. She was appointed by President Barack Obama in January 2009; she spent two years on the job. She published an article at The Atlantics July/August 2012 issue but it is not about American foreign policy or any other international issue. Her article is called Why Women Still Cant Have It All. Slaughter is married with two teenage boys. The family lives in Princeton, New Jersey. When she snagged the high-prole job (her immediate boss was Secretary Hillary Clinton), she decided to move to Washington and only came home to New Jersey during the weekend. It was ne with her husbandhe was a progressive, supportive man who did not feel threatened by his wifes professional growth.

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But all was not well. Amid the glamor of her important job, Slaughter found herself wondering whether she had made the right choice living in Washington, especially as her 14-year-old son had resumed his habit of skipping homework, disrupting classes, failing math and tuning out any adult who tried to reach out to him. Her husband was doing his best to deal with the boy, but it seemed that it was not enough. In January 2011, Slaughters public service leave at Princeton University was due to expire. If she did not come back, she would lose her tenure as an academic. She resigned her State Department job and moved back home. Not that shes staying at home doing nothing. Shes back at the university, gives speeches and writes foreign policy papers left and right. But at least shes thereand feels she made the right choice. Did she cave in? What happened to the much-ballyhooed drive to succeed, to be at the top of her game, to have it all? In her essay, Slaughter wonders

whether the previous generation of feminists and high-prole career women, role models all, promised too much to younger women: that it WAS possible to have fullling careers and equally fulfilling home lives. If they didnt, something was wrong with them. Another high-profile mother is Myanmar s Aung San Suu Kyi. Her recent trip to Europe, her rst in 24 years, was much publicized. She received her Nobel Prize in Oslo, Norway and her honorary doctorate from Oxford University in England. She addressed British leaders at Westminster Hall, only the second woman to do so after the Queen. In her home country, she is a symbol of hope and unity. Around the world, she is regarded as the personication of grace, courage and principle. But at what cost? She left her family a husband and two teenage boys in London in 1988 to go to Burma, supposedly for just a week to tend to her ailing mother. She did not know that her mere presence in her country would change the political equation there. She

opted to stay and refused to leavenot because she was held as prisoner, but because of fear she would not be allowed back. She stayed on and has now been elected to parliament amid encouraging signs of reform. What are perhaps most touching are the images of Suu Kyi with her sons, now grown men, and grandchildren. She was not there for her boys while they were growing up. She was not able to see her husband before and after his death. There is no doubt that Suu Kyi has made extraordinarily tough choices between her personal and public lives. Do we conclude that Suu Kyi doesnt have it all? Anybody who believes that a woman can have it all must be delusional. Two weeks ago I was part of a group that interviewed female ofcers of the Philippine National Police, one of which was Director for Community Relations Lina Sarmiento, who just last week became the rst two-star woman police general in the country. Sarmiento said that it was tough to not be available for her children, to help them with their

lessons, for instance, because she was always out on duty. Fortunately, she has many brothers and sisters willing to take on her functions, enabling her to prove herself at the male-dominated police force. Other police officials like Emma Libunao and Grace Madayag who both enjoy strategic positions in the PNP volunteer that they are not married. They do not think any man would understand the demands of their calling. Can we say they dont have it all, because their success is not without complete with a husband and children, just as we can argue that college graduates who are now stay-at-home mothers are not successful? But who are we to say what all encompasses? Of course you cant have everything. Life is tough and full of harsh realities, biases and conicts. A truly empowered woman can have as much as she wants, just a little, or nothingbecause it is only she who can dene what her all is. The good news is that it is up to her. adellechua@gmail.com

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Hog raisers fail to win over Customs

By Joel E. Zurbano

THE Customs bureau has rejected the request of a hog raisers group to provide it with inward foreign manifest, saying it can be prejudicial to other legitimate importations.
The inward foreign manifest contains the details of all cargoes contained in one ship, and providing this information to people other than those from the Customs can prejudice other legitimate importations, Commissioner Runo Biazon said. This information could get into the wrong hands and imperil the integrity of the other cargoes, he said. Importers could then be subjected to harassment or the manifest may even be used to facilitate price manipulation which could result in unfair competition, he said. Biazon expressed surprised that Rosendo So, Abono Party List chairman and director of the Swine Develthem work in the United States, Binay said. opment Council, was raising the issue We were also able to arrest the recruiter again who was with the MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK when it had been claried by the 10 when they were inCYAN Customs in the form of an earlier letter tercepted by IACAT operatives, he added. the Customs sent through the Finance Meanwhile, a minor allegedly being and Agriculture departments. forced to work as a stripper at bar in Manila In fact, Biazon said, even prior to was rescued during the IACATs latest operaSos recent pronouncements in media tion on June 19. on the IFM, a meeting between him, Meanwhile, a Malaysian national was Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala apprehended at the Diosdado Macapagal and AGAP Party List Representative International Airport on June 7 while waitNicanor Briones had already been set at ing for his ight along with his supposed the DA to discuss and resolve the matter. ance, whom the council believed to be a This is precisely the reason why, in trafcking victim. Eric Apolonio coming up with a win-win solution for both the countrys economic interest and the local hog raisers concerns, we signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Hog Raisers Association of the Philippines last April this year at Cebu City, for them to assign an expert at the BoC who will monitor releases of meat importations. Through this, instead of just going over the listing of cargoes in the IFM, they can actually see as these shipments are declared upon arrival at the BoC ports, he added. But according to Biazon, the Hog Raisers Associations failed to send a representative to the BoC, despite his calls for them to enforce the terms of their MOA. The Hog Raisers earlier said the countrys markets were swamped with smuggled meat and other meat products such as pork as a result of the BOCs inability to curb smuggling of these products in the ports. They said an articial shortage of meat was created to justify the governments over-importation, which instantly wiped out 20 percent of the backyard raisers.

106 people saved from trafficking syndicates

AT LEAST 106 people have been rescued from syndicates engaged in trafficking of humans as a result of the intensified efforts by the Inter-Agency Council against Trafficking. Vice President Jejomar C. Binay said that 85 of the victims were rescued on June 4 by members of the Zamboanga Sea-Based AntiTrafcking Task Force on board the ML Kadrina at the boundary of Zamboanga and Pilas Islands. This is one of the biggest hauls we had this year. We intercepted 150 people who were on board. But only 65 were ofcially declared on the ships manifest, Binay said. What is worse was that the lives of the passengers were also put at risk because the boat was overloaded, he said. The task force began monitoring the boat on June 4 after receiving information that it was to transport 40 victims to Malaysia via Taganak. Ten other people were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal III on June 12 after causing a commotion that caught the attention of IACAT agents at the airport. It turned out that the passengers wanted to file a complaint against their recruiter who processed their travel documents and promised

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TWO weeks after the Senate and the House of Representatives ratied two bills that amended the anti-money laundering law and the anti-terror nancing law, Senator Teosto Guingona III said the country is now spared from the apparent backlash that could disrupt the remittances of Filipino workers overseas. Everything that the Philippines worked for has nally paid off as the Financial Action Task Force has recognized the efforts of the Philippine government to craft measures that will strengthen the AMLA law, said Guingona. During the FATF meeting in Rome, its member-countries agreed to accept and appreciate the two laws ratied and signed by President Benigno Aquino III on June 18. FATF even upgraded the countrys dark gray list to gray. The bills seek to empower the Anti-Money Laundering Council to inquire into not just the main account but also related accounts, dened as other bank deposits, investments, or other monetary instruments, owned or controlled by the person whose account is the subject of freeze order, or the funds of which originated from, or were transferred to such account. As chairman of the senate Blue Ribbon Committee, Guingona said he had witnessed the usual scheme wherein unlawfully acquired or stolen funds from government are moved from one account to another to conceal from authorities. People have laundered funds from their accounts to the accounts of their wives, brothersin-law, drivers, and every conceivable person within their network, he said. Another provision of the law penalizes any person who assisted the principal of the crime by concealing or destroying the effects of the crime, or by harboring or assisting the escape of criminals. Since terrorism essentially depends on the nancing it may obtain, it is a matter of grave and urgent concern to any reasonable government to criminalize the nancing of terror, said Guingona. Macon Ramos-Araneta

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FORMER president and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has pushed for a bill seeking a full share of the Internal Revenue Allotment for new barangays. Their nancial requirement is left to the responsibility of LGUs, hence becomes discretionary, Arroyo said. Arroyo said there were 41,687 barangays already existing before the Local Government Code was passed, and nearly 300 new barangays were created after the enactment of the law in 1992. Maricel Cruz

The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bid. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. The BAC will only accept/process LOIs signed by the person authorized in the Contractors License issued by PCAB and with complete requirements stated above. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH POCW-Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph Interested contractors shall submit their duly accomplished Expression of Interest statements upon presentation of their original Contractors Registration Certificate in person or through their Authorized Representative as reflected in their CRC to the Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), DPWH Samar 1st District Engineering Office, Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City not later done 10:00 A.M. on June 28, 2012. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents 2. Pre-Bid Conference 3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids June 21, 2012 to July 10, 2012 10:00 A.M., June 28, 2012 10:00 am July 3, 2012 Deadline:1:00pm July 10, 2012 2:00pm July 10, 2012

On political turncoats
THE provisions against political turncoatism in the proposed Political Party Development Act will facilitate and stabilize policy regimes in the country, said Senator Edgardo Angara. With so many groups vying for public ofce, its no surprise that a major consideration in our politics is personality not government platform or political ideology, said Angara in a statement. Angara earlier led and co-authored the PPDA with Senator Jinggoy Estrada to develop a strong political party system in the country by establishing a state-driven subsidy fund for accredited national political parties and imposing sanctions against turncoats. Macon Araneta

Healthy and clean. Gradeschoolers in a public school in Baseco, Tondo practice water
health and hygiene. EY ACASIO

Cameras keep an eye on tollway

THE South Luzon Expressway has positioned all-weather rotating cameras at strategic points to monitor trafc, ensure quick response during emergencies, and complement regular patrols along the busy route stretching from Alabang to Sto. Tomas in Batangas. The tollway operator issued the statement in the aftermath of a mishap last Monday involving an LPG gas cylinder which blew up on the highway as a result of driver error. The South Luzon Tollways Corp. said pan tilt zoom cameras are linked directly to the Trafc Control Center. The cameras are an integral part of our trafc monitoring system and these complement our regular patrols at the SLEX, SLTC president Shadik Wahono said. Acquired in 2010, the PTZ cameras are also widely used for trafc monitoring and provide exible view selection and wider range for observation, allowing for a quick response time to accidents and incidents of less than 10 minutes. With these, we are able to constantly monitor movement of motorists, trafc situations and incidents for immediate coordination with eld personnel, emergency medical services, PNP-HPG, Bureau of Fire Protection and other government and non-government agencies,he said. Meanwhile, a part-list lawmaker stressed the need to impose safety standards in the transport of LPG cylinders. Congress should act fast and not wait for more far more deadly accidents involving LPG blasts to happen, said Rep. Arnel Ty of LPG Marketers Association. Maricel Cruz

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH-Samar First District Engineering Office, Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee stated above. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the DPWH web site, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids Documents. The Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the Bidding Documents (BDs) in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The DPWH-Samar First District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any, to annul the bidding process at any prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. Approved by: (Sgd.) ALVIN A. IGNACIO BAC Chairman
(MST-JUNE 27, 2012)

Tourism volunteers eyed

A MEASURE was led in the House of Representatives seeking to promote volunteer tourism or volun-tourism in the country. House Bill 6175, authored by Davao del Norte Rep. Anthony del Rosario, proposes to establish a program under the Department of Tourism immersing foreign and local tourists in activities involving the improvement of the livelihood of Filipino, conservation of the environment and restoration of the countrys heritage. Del Rosario said the bill seeks to increase foreign tourist arrivals particularly those who are in search of volunteer activities and encourage domestic tourists to take part in tourism initiatives. Maricel Cruz

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Only 607 towns, cities have maternity clinics

By Macon Ramos-Araneta

IN BRIEF
Nabbed Burmese rescued
AN eight-year old Burmese boy, who was kidnapped in Laguna last Friday, was rescued by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation during an operation at Pines Ville Subdivision in Barangay Dolores in Taytay, Rizal at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima identified the victim as Reynald Chew, a second grade pupil of the Montesorri Children Woodside in Binan, Laguna. The victims father Kyi Maung Chew and mother Khin-Khin Lin Chew, both Burmese nationals, thanked De Lima and the NBI after they were reunited with their son. According to police records, the victim was aboard a schoolbus along with 14 other children on their way to school when a red Nissan Sentra (TBK 827) blocked their path along the national highway in Barangay San Francisco around 7:30 a.m. Witnesses said three men got off the Nissan Sentra and entered the service van while a fourth remained inside the car. The three men then took Reynald and kept him in a house in the subdivision until his rescue. Macon RamosAraneta

ONLY 607 of the countrys 1,646 towns and cities have at least one Philhealth-accredited maternal care provider, and that may be one of the reasons maternal mortality rates have gone up from 162 deaths per 100,000 births to 221 per 100,000 births in 2010, or 12 women dying daily.
Philhealth president Dr. Eduardo Banzon said maternal deaths during pregnancy or delivery are primarily due to delays in seeking medical care, in reaching appropriate care or in receiving care at health facilities. To address these delays, he said PhilHealth has started providing coverage for facility-based deliveries since 2003 through its Normal Spontaneous Delivery Package for accredited government and private hospitals and Maternity Care Package for non-hospital facilities. Over the years, the package has expanded from covering only the rst normal delivery at P4,500 to four deliveries at P8,000. The package also ensures the delivery

of both prenatal to postnatal care while Philhealths no balance billing policy for all member types removes any cause for worry when mothers deliver in PhilHealthaccredited non-hospital facilities and government hospitals. He also stressed it is also important to ensure that mothers are enrolled in the National Health Insurance Program to make them eligible for the package. The package is there, but there remains to be signicant barriers to access to this package. This is precisely why we launched the 1MOM (1 Municipality, One Maternal Care Provider) campaign, said Banzon. He cited the increase in the number of accredited Philhealth facilities to 998 as of March 2012 from 198 since it was founded 17 years ago. Despite the increase in number, however, Banzon revealed that their distribution still

makes Philhealth-accredited facilities scarce in many parts of the country, thus sparking the need for the 1MOM campaign, which is a call to action for players within and outside the health sector. If you believe that its unacceptable that our mothers are dying, join us in this campaign. There are many opportunities for you to contribute, Banzon urged. Among the areas of collaboration are developing management skills of frontline providers including midwives, generating resources for health facility enhancement to improve delivery of basic and comprehensive emergency care and designing creative information, education, and communication programs for mothers. He said the 1MOM campaign promotes access by proactively ensuring that there is at least one PhilHealth-accredited provider in each municipality.

5.4m PH children already working

By Vito Barcelo
THERE are 5.4 million working children in the Philippines and 2.9 million of them are performing hazardous work, according to a survey made by the National Statistics Office. The 2011 survey on children was a rider to the NSOs October 2011 Labor Force Survey and does not reect data on worst forms of child labor, which includes all forms of slavery, trafcking, recruitment for armed conict, prostitution and and other illicit activities, like drug trafcking, the agency said. Of 5.4 million working children, aged 5 to 17 years, 55.1 percent, or 3.02 million, were counted as child labor and 2.9 million or 54.5 percent reported to be exposed to hazardous child labor. Under the law, child labor is dened as any work or economic activity performed by a child that subjects him to any form of exploitation, or is harmful to his health and safety or physical, mental, or psychosocial development. On the other hand, hazardous child labor refers to employment in industries and occupations designated as hazardous under the countrys working standards. On the other hand, the Department of Labor and Employment said the government is determined to make every barangay in the country free of child labor to accomplish the countrys goal of reducing child labor by 75 percent in 2015. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz made the statement during the celebration of the World Day Against Child Labor held in Frontera Verde in Pasig City.

Brothers Trump. The

children of American tycoon Donald Trump arrived in the country on Tuesday to launch the Trump Tower Manila of Century Properties. The photo shows Ifrom left) Donald Trump Jr., Century Properties chairman Jose E.B. Antonio, Eric Trump and Century Properties managing director Robbie Antonio during the buildings ceremonial groundbreaking SONNY ESPIRITU

US fugitive deported
AN American fugitive who has been wanted for fraud in the US and a German convicted of a sex offense in the Philippines were deported by the Bureau of Immigration and banned from returning to the country. Deported and included in the bureaus blacklist were American William Elliott Phillips III and German national Dieter Manfred Vinzentz. Phillips has been wanted by a US district court in northern Ohio where he was charged with conspiracy to defraud the US and making a false personal income tax return. Vinzentz, on the other hand, was deported after service a three year jail sentence that was meted by the Mandaue regional trial court after nding him guilty of acts of lasciviousness. Vito Barcelo

QC to shut down 34 UP dormitories

By Rio N. Araja
AROUND 34 boarding houses and dormitories in Barangay Krus na Ligas in Quezon City are facing closure after city building ofcials discovered that they purportedly did not have building permits. Isagani Verzosa, the citys building ofcial, said the 34 structures are three- to four-story buildings and were found not to have complied with re safety code and other security features, such as re alarms and emergency light installation. For lack of the necessary building permits, he said such structures could be considered squatters, but they will give the building owners the chance to comply with the safety standards set forth under the National Building Code and Fire Code. The boarding houses are occupied mostly by students and teachers of the University of the Philippines. According to city re marshal Sr. Supt. Bobby Baruelo, Mayor Herbert Bautista sees the need for more dormitories and the mayor wanted to ensure that all dormitory operators comply with existing laws. City hall inspectors have earlier inspected boarding houses and dormitories on Xavierville Avenue in Barangay Loyola Heights and they were deemed compliant with the citys re and safety regulations.

Miners for the environment. Member companies of the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association, engineer Louie Sarmiento, signed an agreement at Malacanang Palace adopting the 17-kilometer stretch of Diliman Creek, together with 33 Quezon City barangays under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Adopt-an-Estero/ Water Body Program marking the DENRs 25th anniversary. The signers to the agreement were (from left) Michael Cabalda of Holcim Philippines Inc.; lawyer Art Tiu of Marcventures Mining and Development Corp.; Annie Dee of Teresa Marble Corp.; and Patrick Caoile of Vulcan Industrial & Mining Corp. and Vulcan Materials Corp. with DENR Secretary Ramon Paje (center) during the signing ceremony. Another PMSEA member company who also signed a MOA with the DENR earlier during the Malacanang event included Rapid City Realty and Development Corp. represented by Lita Lee.
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The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Camarines Norte Engineering District, invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects: Contract ID Contract Name Contract Location Scope of Work Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) Contract Duration Source of Fund Tender Documents : 12FC0108 : REPAIR, REHABILITATION & IMPROVEMENT OF DAANG MAHARLIKA : Km434+(-37) Km435+54(w/exceptions) Corrections: K0334+(-37) k0335+54 (w/exceptions) : 1310 LM Additional Seal/Pavement width : Php 9,900,000.00 : 175 C.D. : : Php 10,000.00

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Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture with PCAB License applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC of the DPWH Regional Office no. V will conduct the eligibility checking using the Civil Works Registry (CWR) System and the preliminary examination of bids will be conducted by the BAC of this office. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:
1. Submission of LOI from Prospective Bidders 2. Schedule of Site Inspection 3. PreBid Conference 4. Issuance of Bidding Documents 5. Receipt of payments of Bid Documents 6. Submission of Bids 7. Opening of Bids Deadline: July 9, 2012 until 10:00 A.M. June 27-28, 2012 July 3, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. June 26-July 16, 2012 until 10:00 A.M. Deadline: July 16, 2012 until 10:00 A.M. July 16, 2012 until 2:00 P.M. July 16, 2012 at 2:01 P.M.

The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bid. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC, and (f) Prospective Bidders must submit complete List of Equipment to be used for above Projects. The said List of Equipment must be owned/leased by the bidder itself, (g) all interested Bidder/s who wish to participate in this competitive bidding are required to have an Actual Site Inspection (ASI) on the above mention projects. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurements activities are shown below:
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents 2. Pre-Bid Conference 3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids From JUNE 25 to JULY 16, 2012 JULY 2, 2012 @ 2:00 P.M. JULY 2, 2012 until 10:00 A.M. JULY 16, 2012 until 10:00 A.M. JULY 16, 2012 @ 2:00 P.M.

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The Iloilo 2nd District Engineering Office through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following contract(s): Contract ID: Contract Name: 12GG0043 Road Safety Projects along Iloilo Capiz Road (Old Route) Km. 18+365-Km. 67+183, w/ exceptions. Location: Cabatuan,Janiuay,Lambunao and,Calinog ,Iloilo Brief Description: Installation of 485.00 pcs. Road Signs as per approved POW, plans and standard specifications. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): 5,000,000.00 Duration: Thirty (30) Calendar Days Cost of Bidding Documents: 5,000.00 12GG0044 Road Safety Projects along Iloilo Capiz Road (New Route) Km. 21+619-Km. 62+000, w/ exceptions. Location: Pototan,Dingle,Dueas,Passi City,Iloilo Brief Description: Installation of 485.00 pcs. Road Signs as per approved POW, plans and standard specifications. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): 5,000,000.00 Duration: Thirty (30) Calendar Days Cost of Bidding Documents: 5,000.00 12GG0045 Road Safety Projects along Iloilo East Coast Capiz Road Km. 250+661-Km. 282+660, w/ exceptions. Location: Banate,Anilao,Btac. Nuevo,Iloilo Brief Description: Installation of 485.00 pcs. Road Signs as per approved POW, plans and standard specifications. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): 5,000,000.00 Duration: Thirty (30) Calendar Days Cost of Bidding Documents: 5,000.00 12GG0046 Application of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings along Iloilo East Coast Capiz Road, Km. 250+661-Km. 258+561 Location: Banate,Iloilo Brief Description: Installation of 1,975.10 Sq.m. Pavement Markings on centerlines and edgelines. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): 5,000,000.00 Duration: Sixty (60) Calendar Days Cost of Bidding Documents: 5,000.00 12GG0047 Application of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings along Iloilo Capiz Road (New Route), Km. 44+449-Km. 55+349 Location: Dueas, Passi City,Iloilo Brief Description: Installation of 1,975.10 Sq.m. Pavement Markings on centerlines and edgelines. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): 5,000,000.00 Duration: Sixty (60) Calendar Days Cost of Bidding Documents: 5,000.00

Interested contractor must download the Bid Documents including the plans at DPWH website or PhilGEPS and must submit Letter of Intent (LOI) before the deadline and must paid Php. 10,000.00 for Bidding Documents on or before the deadline for payments of Bidding Documents at DPWH Albay 3rd District Engineering Office, Paulog, Ligao City. Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the required amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Letter of Intent should only be submitted by duly authorized liaison officer reflected at the CRC, and it must be accompanied with photocopy of CRC, PCAB license and Tax Clearance, original copy of those documents must be presented for validation/verification. Only those that will passed the validation/verification will be accepted. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The DPWH Albay 3rd District Engineering Office, Paulog, Ligao City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. Approved by: (Sgd.) ROLANDO G. CATAHAN BAC Chairman

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at the Office of the BAC, DPWH, Daet, Camarines Norte, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of (see cost of tender documents above). Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the DPWH website, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids Documents. The Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Camarines Norte Engineering District reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process at any time prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidders. (Sgd.) RICARDO L. PACARDO OIC-Asst. District Engineer BAC Chairman Noted: (Sgd.) SIMON N. ARIAS OIC-District Engineer
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCT OF MASTER PLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY OF FLOOD MANAGEMENT AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN LEMERY, BATANGAS
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways, through the GAA 2012 intends to apply the sum of PhP6,959,117.94 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the Consultancy Services for the Conduct of Master Plan and Feasibility Study of Flood Management and Drainage System of in Lemery, Batangas. The Department of Public Works and Highways now calls the submission of eligibility documents for: Consultancy Services for the Conduct of Master Plan and Feasibility Study of Flood Management and Drainage System in Lemery, Batangas Region IV-A The objectives of the Consultancy Services are to develop a Flood Management Master Plan for Pansipit River, a Drainage Master Plan for the central area of Lemery and to prepare a feasibility study for a priority project. Expected Outputs The results of the feasibility study will be used by the DPWH in identifying and prioritizing projects for local and foreign financing. The study outputs shall be presented in the following reports: 1. Inception Report 2. Progress Report 3. Draft Final Report 4. Final Report 3. Interested consultants must submit their eligibility documents not later than 2:00 p.m on July 5, 2012 at the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for Consultancy Services, Room 502-B, 5th Floor, DPWH Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila. Applications for eligibility will be evaluated based on a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion. The Eligibility Forms will be available at www.dpwh.gov.ph. The BAC shall draw up the short list of Consultants from those who have submitted (eligibility documents/Expression of Interest) and have been determined as eligible in accordance with the provision of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The short list shall consist of five (5) prospective bidders who will be entitled to submit bids. The criteria and rating system for the short listing are: Applicable Experience Qualification of Personnel Job Capacity Total 4. 35 pts. 40 pts. 25 pts. 100 pts.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCT OF MASTER PLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY OF FLOOD MANAGEMENT AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF CATBALOGAN CITY, SAMAR
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways, through the GAA 2012 intends to apply the sum of PhP5,872,791.55 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the Consultancy Services for the Conduct of Master Plan and Feasibility Study of Flood Management and Drainage System of Catbalogan City, Samar. The Department of Public Works and Highways now calls the submission of eligibility documents for: Consultancy Services for the Conduct of Master Plan and Feasibility Study of Flood Management and Drainage System of Catbalogan City, Samar Region VIII The objectives of the Consultancy Services are to recommend river improvement works for the Antiao River &Antiao Creek, to establish a drainage master plan for the central area of Catbalogan City and to prepare a feasibility study for a priority project. Expected Outputs The results of the feasibilitystudywill be used by the DPWH in identifying and prioritizing projects for local and foreign financing. The study outputs shall be presented in the following reports: 1. Inception Report 2. Progress Report 3. Draft Final Report 4. Final Report 3. Interested consultants must submit their eligibility documents not later than 2:00 p.m on July 5, 2012 atthe Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for Consultancy Services, Room 502-B, 5th Floor, DPWH Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila. Applications for eligibility will be evaluated based on a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion. The Eligibility Forms will be available at www.dpwh.gov.ph. The BAC shall draw up the short list of Consultants from those who have submitted (eligibility documents/Expression of Interest) and have been determined as eligible in accordance with the provision of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The short list shall consist of five (5) prospective bidders who will be entitled to submit bids. The criteria and rating system for the short listing are: Applicable Experience Qualification of Personnel Job Capacity Total 4. 35 pts. 40 pts. 25 pts. 100 pts.

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12GG0048 Application of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings along Iloilo Capiz Road (Old Route), Km. 18+356-Km. 26+256 Location: Dueas, Cabatuan,Iloilo Brief Description: Installation of 1,975.10 Sq.m. Pavement Markings on centerlines and edgelines. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): 5,000,000.00 Duration: Sixty (60) Calendar Days Cost of Bidding Documents: 5,000.00

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Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit two (2) copies of Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. The BAC will use nondiscretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: BAC Activities 1. Issuance of Bidding Documents 2. Pre-Bid Conference 3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids Schedule June 25 to July 19, 2012 July 06, 2012 @ 10:00 AM July 13, 2012 not later than 12:00 noon July 19, 2012 not later than 10:00AM July 19, 2012 @ 10:00AM

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at Iloilo 2nd District Engineering Office, Balabag, Dumangas, Iloilo, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of the corresponding Cost of Bidding Documents for each contract. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the DPWH website, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bid Documents. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the (BAC) Bids and Awards Committee. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification. The Iloilo 2nd District Engineering Office, pursuant to Section 41 of R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, annul the bidding process anytime before Contract Award, or not award the Contract without incurring any liability to the affected bidders, in the following situations: a) If there is a prima facie evidence of collusion between appropriate public officers or employees of the procuring entity, or between the BAC and any of the bidders, or if the collusion is between or among the bidders themselves, or between a bidder and a third party, including any act which restricts, suppresses or nullifies or tends to restrict, suppress or nullify competition; b) For any justifiable and reasonable ground where the award of the contract will not redound to the benefit of the GOP, as follows: (i) if the physical and economic conditions have significantly changed so as to render the project no longer economically, financially, or technically feasible, as determined by the Head of the Procuring Entity; (ii) if the project is no longer necessary . as determined by the Head of the Procuring Entity; and (iii) if the source of funds for the project has been withheld or reduced through no fault of the procuring entity. (Sgd.) TOMAS B. DEPRA Engineer III BAC Chairman NOTED: (Sgd.) NILO B. GAVIA OIC-District Engineer

Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the IRR of RA 9184. Bidding restricted to Filipino citizen/sole proprietorships, partnerships or organization with at least sixty percent (60%) interest of outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.

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The Procuring Entity shall evaluate bids, using the Quality-Cost Based Evaluation/ Selection (QCBE/QCBS) procedure. Only bids whose technical proposals pass the minimum technical evaluation score of seventy five percent (75%) shall have their financial proposals opened and evaluated. The technical proposal shall carry eighty percent (80%) weight in the evaluation. The criteria and rating system for the evaluation of bids shall be provided in the Instruction to Bidders. Contract Duration: seven (7) months The Department of Public Works and Highways reserves the right to reject any and all bids, annul the bidding process, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: Undersecretary RAUL C. ASIS Chairman, BAC for Consultancy Services Department of Public Works and Highways 5th Floor, DPWH, Central Office Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila Tel. No. (+632) 304-3302 Fax No. (+632) 304-3572 (Sgd.)RAUL C. ASIS Undersecretary Chairman, BAC for Consultancy Services
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Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the IRR of RA 9184. Bidding restricted to Filipino citizen/sole proprietorships, partnerships or organization with at least sixty percent (60%) interest of outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. The Procuring Entity shall evaluate bids, using the Quality-Cost Based Evaluation/ Selection (QCBE/QCBS) procedure. Only bids whose technical proposals pass the minimum technical evaluation score of seventy five percent (75%) shall have their financial proposals opened and evaluated. The technical proposal shall carry eighty percent (80%) weight in the evaluation. The criteria and rating system for the evaluation of bids shall be provided in the Instruction to Bidders. Contract Duration: six (6) months The Department of Public Works and Highways reserves the right to reject any and all bids, annul the bidding process, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: Undersecretary RAUL C. ASIS Chairman, BAC for Consultancy Services Department of Public Works and Highways 5th Floor, DPWH, Central Office Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila Tel. No. (+632) 304-3302 Fax No. (+632) 304-3572

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player. Unfortunately, I had to deal with circumstances that people dont normally have to deal with in this sport. But I cant be discouraged by that. ... Theres no way Im just going to sit down and give up just because I have a hard time the rst ve or six freakin tournaments back. Later, as part of a slightly testy and awkward exchange with reporters, Williams said: Im tough, let me tell you. Tough as nails. Her loss, in her rst match since a second-round ouster at the French Open, was part of an odd Day 1, even if the true tournament favorites in action won easily: Novak Djokovic,

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Venus bows out of Wimby

WIMBLEDON, EnglandRacket bag slung over her shoulder, resignation written across her face, Venus Williams weaved through fans milling about on the sidewalks that players must traverse to get from Court 2 to the Wimbledon locker rooms.
The 32-year-old Williams had just absorbed a lopsided rstround loss at the Grand Slam tournament she once ruled, a poor performance that raised questions about how much longer she will keep playing tennis while dealing with an energy-sapping illness. She trudged by as her hitting partner, David Witt, was saying: Its tough to watch sometimes. I think everybody sees it. I dont know what else to say. Looking lethargic, and rarely showing off the powerbased game that carried her to ve Wimbledon titles and seven majors overall, Williams departed meekly Monday with a 6-1, 6-3 defeat against 79thranked Elena Vesnina of Russia. Only once beforeas a teenager making her Wimbledon debut in 1997had Williams exited so early at the All England Club. She hadnt lost in the rst round at any Grand Slam tournament in 6 1/2 years. Still, Williams said shell be at the London Olympics next month and is planning to be back at Wimbledon next year. I feel like Im a great player, Williams said, sounding a tad like someone trying to convince herself. She repeated that afrmation as she continued: I am a great Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova. Among those sent home were sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych, the 2010 runner-up at Wimbledon; 11th-seeded John Isner; No. 16 Flavia Pennetta; and No. 18 Jelena Jankovic, who was rather easily beaten 6-2, 6-4 by Kim Clijsters, a four-time major champion who has been beset by injuries in her last season on tour and, like Williams, is unseeded. Other seeded losers: No. 23 Andreas Seppi, No. 24 Marcel Granollers and No. 27 Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia, who was upset by 100th-ranked Jamie Hampton of the United States 6-4, 7-6 (1). AP

P2.5M ICTSI Southwoods golfest starts

AN early shootout among the top guns looms as fancied Juvic Pagunsan draws three-time Asian Tour leg winner Angelo Que, while teener Miguel Tabuena kicks off his drive for a third leg crown against CarlSantos Ocampo and Runo Bayron at the start of the ICTSI Manila Southwoods at the Masters course in Carmona, Cavite today. Pagunsan, coming off a runnerup nish in the Queens Cup of the Asian Tour in Thailand two weeks ago, remains the top favorite in the P2.5 million event owing to his form and experience although he expects a tough outing against the best-ever eld assembled on the local tour outside of the Philippine Open. Que, for one, is itching to snap a long title drought on the local turf, his condence boosted by a joint runner-up nish at ICTSI Eastridge won by Tabuena early this month. Pagunsan and Que will be joined by unheralded Randy Garalde in the 6:50 a.m. ight on No. 10 while Tabuena will slug it out with Santos-Ocampo, runner-up at ICTSI John Hay Invitational, and Bayron in the next group at 7 a.m. in two of the featured ights in the event organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc. Elmer Salvador, winner of the rst of ve P2.5 million, four-day events lined up by the sponsoring International Container Terminal Services, Inc. at Sherwood last April, gets going at 7 a.m. on No. 1 in the company of fellow Davaoenos Ferdie Aunzo and Mhark Fernando, while John Hay leg winner Marvin Dumandan heads the next group that includes Art Arbole and Joenard Rates at 7:10 a.m.

PNoy to Olympians: Surprise the world

SURPRISE the world once again. This was the challenge made by President Aquino to the lean Philippine team to the 30th London Olympic Games next month during a sendoff party on Monday night at the Blue Leaf in Fort Bonifacio. In a speech read for him by Energy secretary Jose Rene Almendras, the president expressed his condence in the Filipino athletes ability to shine even in the face of formidable opposition in the worlds biggest sporting extravaganza scheduled July 27 to Aug. 12. I know the world many not be expecting us to take home multiple gold medals. But I believe in the capacity of the Filipino to surprise. I believe in the capacity of the Filipino to be excellent in anything they doto be world class, said the President. Begging off because of a previous commitment, the President also assured the athletes that they will get all the needed support from the government and the whole nation as they do battles against the nest, strongest athletes in the world. We have seen it in our sporting heroes, from Onyok Velasco to Manny Pacquiao, from the Philippine Azkals to the Philippine Volcanoes. We have seen it in our countrymen abroad, who consistently amaze their employers with their efciency, their hard work and creativity, he said.

Sendoff party. Energy secretary Jose Rene Almendras (right, back row), representing President Aquino,

joins the Filipino Olympians and sports ofcials during the sendoff party for the Philippine team to the London Olympic Games on Monday night at the Blue Leaf in Taguig City. Front row, from left, are swimmers Jasmine Alkhaldi and Jessie Khing Lacuna, female lifter Hidilyn Diaz, boxer Mark Anthony Barriga, long jumper Marestella Torres, steeplechaser Rene Herrera and shooter Brian Rosario. Second row, same order, are Philippine Olympic Committee chair Monico Puentevella, sports patron and business magnate Manny V. Pangilinan, POC president Peping Cojuangco, Philippine Sports Commission chair Richie Garcia, Ph team chief of mission Manny Lopez and Sumeet Vohra of Procter and Gamble.

Battle royale shapes up in Tri United triathlon

A BATTLE royale between top triathletes will happen at scenic Playa Laiya in San Juan, Batangas as the two-day Tri United 2 res off on June 30 at 2:30 p.m. and July 1 at 6 a.m. Notable triathletes, who will strive for the Elite Male title and the P10,000 cash prize include Matthew OHalloran, Kevin Eijansantos of Trimac, Dan Brown of Unilab Active Health and Carlo Pedregosa also of Unilab Active Health. On the distaff side, defending champion Sandra Gonzalez of PLDTBikeKing will be challenged by Monica Torres and the Unilab duo of Kim Mangrobang and Ani de Leon Brown. The event, sponsored by Unilab Active Health, Hon. Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Province of Batangas, Playa Laiya, Dolfenal, Enervon HP, Hydrite, I-ON Energy Drink, Landco, BikeKing, PLDT SME Nation, Pocari Sweat, TIMEX, Crystal Clear, Orbea, Explore Bohol, Corima, Runners World, Mens Health, Womens Health, Aboitiz Power, Weekend Warrior and SwimBikeRun.ph, will be broadcast live via online streaming using PLDT SME Nations service. Spectators, who wish to watch the event are encouraged to visit www.unilabactivehealth.com. The rst day of action will have participants racing for honors and prizes in their respective age-group categories by racing 1 Km swimming, 30 Km cycling and 7 Km running in and around San Juan. The next day starting at 6 a.m., triathletes will endure the long distance course of 2 Km swimming, 60 Km cycling and 15 Km running and this includes the Male Open, Female Open, Team Competition, Relay and age-group categories. To date, over 500 participants have registered and the organizers have closed the registration to ensure the safety of the triathletes as well as the quality of the event (the second of three races). The third and final leg of Tri United trilogy will be held at Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City on Nov. 10 and 11, 2012. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact BikeKing by sending email to raulm4@yahoo.com or calling 856-3362.

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Manila blanks Indonesia
TEAM Manila came away with a 27-0 demolition of Indonesia in Game 2 of their best-of-ve nal series in the Asia Pacic Big League Girls Softball tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia. Rizza Bernardino struck two home-runs in the rst and third innings to lead Team Manila to their second consecutive victory, and move the Filipino within a win of the crown. Teammates Michelle Lentija and Andrea Mae Gonzales also had a home-run each in the second and third innings. The Filipinas are closer again to representing the Asia Pacic region in the Little World Serieson Aug. 2 to 8 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The team is composed mostly of players from Adamson University, University of Santo Tomas, University of the East and the Polytechnica University of the Philippines. Manila Little League president Councilor Che Borromeo extended his appreciation for the support and accommodation of Philippine Amb. Ma. Rosario Aguinaldo. Peter Atencio

MySabong.com holds P.5M derby

THE fast and ercest ghting roosters from the countrys top breeders will see action today at the San Juan Coliseum as the online media organization, MySabong.com, will host the event with a guaranteed prize of P500,000. Michael Sta. Ana III, president/Chief Executive Ofcer of MySabong.com and the rst Filipino developer of a social network game, specically the Rooster Farm, said that those who will send entries for the derby will also get free services from the company for one year such as Website hosting, online marketing and promotion, live streaming telecast of sabong events, and many more. Sta. Ana announced that the submission of weights is one day before the ght. Accepted weights are between 1.8 kilos and 2.4 kilos. Pot money is P11,000 while minimum bet is also P11,000. For reservations and other inquiries, call Ronald 09052526632, Maricar 0905-2526719, Mydee 0905-2526720, 0905-2526721, Ann 0905-2526726 or Telefax 02-7255369.

Escudero shootfest scheduled

ABAC Cordero of the Philippine Star rules of responsible gun handling. and Kristel Satumbaga of the Manila All PSA members attended a seminar Bulletin will be back to defend their reon gun safety conducted by no less than spective titles when the 2nd Philippine Senator Escudero, an avid sport shootSportswriters Association Shooting ing proponent. Championships-Senator Chiz EscuRange ofcials of Armscor also dero Cup is held Friday at the Armhelped in familiarizing PSA memscor Shooting Range at the Makati bers with different gun calibers beCinema Square. fore the tournament. They will also Cordero made a perfect score of conduct a refresher course on Friday. 100 points when he ruled the mens diPSA President Rey Bancod, sports editor Escudero vision of the inaugural tournament last year, of Tempo, requires participants to attend the rewhile Satumbaga surprised the eld when she fresher course or they will not be allowed to compete. won the womens division with ease. The tournament, presented by Senator EscuBut they expect a ercer competition this time dero, has the Philippine Basketball Association, as majority of the PSA membership, composed myPhone, and Adidas Action 3 as major sponof sports editors and sportswriters from the sors. Philippine Sports Commission Chairman countrys leading broadsheet newspapers, Ritchie Garcia and the Basketball Efciency tabloids and from the web-based sports news and Scientic Training Center of former national provider spin.ph, are already familiar with the coach Nic Jorge are minor sponsors.

Lopez prepares for title ght

WORLD Boxing Council super yweight Silver champion Sylvester Lopez has been sparring in Tokyo as part of his buildup for his world title ght against champion Yota Sato at the Bunka Gym, in Yokohama, Japan on July 8. Lopez is a protg of promoter Gabriel Bebot Elorde Jr., who told the Manila Standard that his ward already had three sparring sessions and will have three more before he will relax and just go to conditioning prior to the title ght. Elorde said that Lopez, a dedicated and disciplined boxer is being trained by Fernando Cabanela and Archie Villamor, who are condent of his chances to add to the number of reigning Filipino world champions. The 24-year-old Lopez earned the title shot with an eighth-round TKO over highly favored Mexican Oscar Ibarra in a title eliminator in Mexico on Sept. 24, 2011. Ronnie Nathanielsz

Hagdang Bato likely to sweep Triple Crown

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AFTER narrowly winning the rst leg of the Philippine Racing Commission Triple Crown, over Steel Creation, Hagdang Bato redeemed himself by slamming out a convincing win in the second leg. The much-awaited race was held Sunday at the Philippine Racing Clubs Santa Ana Park in Naic, Cavite. The feisty 3YO colt owned by Mandaluyong mayor Benhur Abalos paced behind Humble Riches, Golden Empire, and Steel Creation, which took turns in the lead. Sent off as the favorite, Hagdang Bato bided his time in third, followed by second choice Patron. With Hagdang Batos jockey Jonathan Hernandez determined not to make the missteps he made in the rst leg, the duo rallied strongly and grabbed the lead at the far turn, never looking back from there. Patron came in second, Humble Riches third, and Steel Creation fourth. Total

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time for the 1,800 meter race was 1:52.2. The winners purse was P1.8 million, with prizes also allocated for second to fourth place. Trained by Ruben Tupas, Hagdang Bato (Quaker Ridge-Fire Down Under) is half-brother to Mayor Abaloss champion Ibarra (by Yonaguska). He looks likely to sweep the Triple Crown this year, a feat last performed in 2001 by Patrick Uys Silver Story. With his domination of the 1,800 meter second leg, Hagdang Bato is quite the stayer and is certain to handle with ease the more challenging 2,000 meter third leg of the Triple Crown, set for July 15 at San Lazaro Leisure Park. Apart from fame, honor, glory, and the huge prize money for rst, his connections also have another incentive to win the P500,000 bonus prize put up by Philracom for the Triple Crown champ. Patrons chances, however, are not to be discounted, as are Steel Creations, which came in second in the rst leg. Meanwhile, in the Hopeful Stakes for 3YO held Saturday, June 23 at the same track, Kenneth Causons Isa Pa Isa Pa, steered by Dominador Borbe Jr. and trained by Ruben Clor, defeated six oth-

ers, clocking 1:56 over 1,800 meters. Ikel came in second, Cinderella Kid third, and Spring Collection fourth. *** Horseowners/breeders congressman Amado Bagatsing and lawyer Ramon Dondon Bagatsing Jr., himself a former congressman, revealed their preparations for the fourth chapter of the Mayor Ramon D. Bagatsing (RDB) Memorial Cup. The racing event honors the sporting legacy of their father, the late mayor of Manila, who revived the Araw ng Manila (June 24) Gran Copa de Manila races at the now-defunct San Lazaro Hippodrome in Tayuman, Manila. The brothers Bagatsing recently met with Philracom chairman Angel L. Castao Jr. and executive director Jesus Cantos; Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce committee on races chairman Jose Malang; and PRC director Ramon P. Ereeta Jr., executive vice-president and chief operating ofcer Allan Abesamis, and assistant vice-president and racing manager Dan Valmonte. They discussed details of the event, which will be held at Santa Ana Park on the late mayors birth anniversary of August 19.

Said Atty. Dondon, We invite all horseowners to prepare their entries for the twelve exciting races we will have on that day. There will be a thirteenth race on the card, the Philippines-Japan Friendship Cup. Cong. Bagatsing, for his part, thanked the events major sponsors, Philracom and PCSO, which will sponsor two major races eachthe RDB Cup Division I and Division II for Philracom, and two eponymously-named races for PCSO. Watch this space in the future for more details about the event, which is consistently one of the highest-grossing for the year; its rst episode was a record-breaker. *** Our condolences to the family of the late retired admiral Jorge Necesito who passed away on yesterday after suffering cardiac arrest. He was the Philracoms executive director from 2006 until 2011, and afterwards a consultant there until his untimely demise. *** Email: jennyo@live.com, Blog: http://jennyo.net, Facebook: Gogirl Racing, Twitter: @gogirlracing, Instagram: @jennydecember

Wide-open golf race seen

FORMER champions Rolly Viray and Francis Gaston head a star-studded eld teeing off today in search for the National Golf Association of the Philippines-Globe Business Philippine Senior Amateur championship at the tight Camp Aguinaldo layout. Viray and Gaston, who also held the PH Am title at one time in their respective careers, are just two of the fancied bets in the 54-hole event where World Amateur veteran Dave Hernandez also looms as a solid pick. The nucleus of Canlubang and Luisita, which have had several memorable PAL Interclub battles, make up practically the entire roster of the centrepiece event, with Minying Maravilla and Rudy Amata of Luisita also expected to gure prominently.

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everything, including a ght with Mayweather, Arum said. But obviously, I dont TOP Rank promoter Bob Arum is think that Mayweather will not giving up on the possibility of be prepared to ght this year, because it looks like he will be providing ght fans around the world in prison for at least one or two the showdown they have longed to more months. So I think that if see between Fighter of the Decade the Mayweather ght happens, it would probably happen Manny Pacquiao and undefeated Floyd sometime next year. Mayweather Jr. In the meantime, the Top Rank promoter revealed Arum told the Manila him at his residence in Los Pacquiao will have another ght this year, and then look Standard that Pacquiao is Angeles on Tuesday. scheduled to have dinner with I want to explore forward to maybe ghting two

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Meantime, the promoter said that Pacquiao, wife Jinkee and their children are going to Israel on Thursday and that his personal pastor Jeric Soriano is setting everything up. He (Soriano) seems to be a decent guy. Arum indicated he had sent word to the Israeli government to make sure that hes going to be all right, which Im sure he will be. Pacquiao will do most of the Christian things, the Stations of the Cross, go to Bethlehem and so on.

Donaire is terrific, says Arum

WORLD Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, who makes the rst defense of the title he won from former champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., against International Boxing Federation champion Jeffrey Mathebula in a unication bout at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on July 8, Manila Time, looks terric. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum used the words to describe the fourdivision world champion in a conversation with the Manila Standard, even as Donaire continued to work out at the Undisputed Gym in San Carlos, California. Donaire, who looks to move up in weight and take on some of the best ghters in the featherweight division later on, has been sparring with taller opponents, who approximate the 510 height of Mathebula. Donaires sparring partners are Mexican featherweight Gilberto Sanchez Leon, who is 511 tall and junior lightweight Robert Rodriguez of Clorado, who is almost the same height. Arum said Donaire was not just good but sensational, indicating that ghts fans are going to witness Ring Magazines No. 4 in the pound for pound ranking at his best. Ronnie Nathanielsz

Party time. The Miami Heat basketball team, celebrating its NBA championship victory, is greeted by fans at the arena in Miami, Monday. Inset shows Heat players Dwyane Wade (left) and LeBron James watching a film about their season, which culminated with a Game 5, 121-106 Miami win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. AP

Fil-Italian makes net main draw

FIL-ITALIAN campaigner Marc Reyes posted two consecutive wins yesterday to make it to the main draw of the $15,000 Indonesian ITF F1 mens futures tournament at the Kamayoran Tennis Center in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reyes rst disposed of Wei Seem Lee of Malaysia, 6-0, 6-0, before putting away Seong Yoon Chung of Korea, 6-3, 6-4. In the main draw, Reyes is now set to face wild-card entry Mohamed Nazim Khan in the rst round. On the other hand, Jeson Patrombon clashes with Woo Ram Kim of Korea in his opening game in the rst round. He (Reyes) never took his opponent lightly and continued our game plan and strategy all the way to the end, which was to hit the balls heavy to the backhand side of his opponent and unload a big forehand to the open court, said Reyes coach Manny Tecson. Peter Atencio

Barrios calls for basketball cooperation

HOPING not to repeat history, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is conducting a series of talks with the countrys top two collegiate leagues to prevent a possible conict that may arise with their schedules during a major youth basketball tournament in Ulan Bator, Mongolia later this year. SBP Executive Director Sonny Barrios disclosed in the weekly Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum that he recently met with ofcials of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and will do the same with their counterparts with the University Athletic Association of the Philippines by next week to discuss ways of how not to affect their respective tournaments once their players are tapped to play for the PH under-18 mens team. Basically, Im appealing to both the NCAA and UAAP na mag-tulungan kami with the SBP to harness our respective schedules, para wala namang conict na mangyari uli, said Barrios, joined in the Forum by Tao Corp. president and long-time PH youth supporter Joel Lopa, and national youth player Tomas Ramos. The former PBA commissioner said he already sat down with the NCAA Policy Board regarding the issue, and the countrys oldest collegiate league has appointed Fr. Vic Calvo of host Letran as the one in charge about the matter. Good thing, Fr. Calvo is one of the stakeholders in the SBP, said Barrios in the session presented by Smart, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and Shakeys.

Llamados, Texters renew PBA rivalry

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THE most awaited match-up of the conference nally happens. After their epic nals showdown in the Commissioners Cup, juggernauts B-MEG and Talk N Text resume their rivalry today in the homestretch of the 2012 Philippine Basketball Association Governors Cup elimination round. Validation is on the mind of the seminals-bound B-MEG (5-2), while revenge and continuity is the mantra of streaking Talk N Text (4-3) in their much anticipat- themselves back up. ed collision at 7:30 p.m. at the The Tropang Texters have won Smart-Araneta Coliseum. three straight and four of their last Games Today Before the main course, an ve to get back to where they are (Smart-Araneta Coliseum) appetizer will be offered by used to. They are now in solo third 5:15 p.m. Alaska doormat and eliminated teams place and a win today will allow Air21 (2-5) and Alaska (1-7) at 7:30 vs. Air21 them to net their seventh straight p.m. B-MEG 5:15 p.m. seminals appearance. vs. TNT After racking up ve straight Talk N Text coach Chot Reyes wins, the second-running Llaexplained that his team is just startmados stumbled in their last outing, while ing to get its aura of superiority back after the Tropang Texters, who started at 0-2, are folding against the Llamados for the Comquickly turning things around nicely to get missioners Cup crown last conference.

Bata reaches knockout stage of world 9-ball

HALL OF FAMER Efren Bata Reyes and several other Filipino cue masters scored emphatic victories to advance to the knockout stage of the 2012 World 9-ball Championship at the Al Sadd Sports Club in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. Reyes outplayed Al Awadi Bader of Kuwait, 9-2. With the win, Reyes, barged into the knockout stage of the competition after two consecutive wins. Following his steps were fellow Filipinos Django Bustamante, Lee Vann Corteza, Ronato Alcano, Antonio Gabica, Carlo Biado and Roberto Gomez. Bustamante toppled Al Yousuf Abdullah of United Arab Emirates, 9-4; Corteza beat countryman Marlon Caneda, 9-5; Alcano edged Hunter Lombardi of the USA, 9-8; Gabica whipped Dennis Grabe of Estonia, 9-7; Biado whacked Roman Hybler of Czech Republic, 9-3; and Gomez outplayed Mohammed Saeed of Qatar , 9-1. However, Dennis Orcollo, Ramil Gallego, Raymund Faraon , Joyme Vicente and Jundel Mazon were relegated to the losers side joining Caneda, Elvis Calasang, Joven Alba and Israel Rota.

Twin celebration for Millets in drag racing

FORMER US Air Force personnel John Ryzia of Angeles Hot Rod Association bagged the Pro crown in the nal leg, but teener Arvin Jay Millet of TEMZ emerged the overall champion of the 2012 Philippine Drag Racing Championships Northern Series that culminated recently at the Clark International Speedway. Ryzias consistent crowd-drawing classic Camaro named Thunder clocked a fast 11.072 seconds in the nal showdown against Millet, who timed 12.565 seconds. Ryzia claimed his rst season win and third place overall in this event sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines and sponsored by GT Radial, HKS Motor Oil, M&H Race Master, Yokohama and powered by Racing Beat@Wave 89.1. H3 Motorsports John Kalaw, who bounced back from the losers circle, almost made it to the nal round, but a breakout violation blew up his chances in his seminal duel with Ryzia as he settled for third place. Overall, a runner-up nish proved enough for Millet to make history as the youngest overall champion of a major drag-racing tilt as he wrapped up the series with 40 points against H3 Motorsports top bet Edison Cayco, who bagged the overall runner-up honors with 17. It was the second major plum for Millet this season after clinching the overall Expert crown of the Drag Racing Championships Southern Series last month. I thank God for this rare honor and also my parents who supported me all the way, said Millet. It was a double celebration for the Millet family as his cousin Jannery copped a second straight victory against runner-up Dexter Lim and third placer Ace San Agustin to seal the overall Expert plum. He won the crown with a total of 32 points over runner-up Jaybee Alinea (16 pts), with Dietro Carlo Evangelista and Arvin Jay Millet sharing third place with 15 points apiece. Upsets and surprises marked the nal day as the biggest shock came when little-known Ranie Elvira gave top favorites multi-titled champ Jonathan Tiu of JCT-Blanche Racing and William Hand of AHRA the early exits as he arranged a nals showdown with Tius teammate Walter Pazon in the Quick 8 division.

Teener Arvin Jay Millet (right) still emerged overall champion despite finishing only runner-up to John Ryzia (center) in the final leg of the 2012 Philippine Drag Racing Championships Northern Series. John Kalaw (right) settled for third.

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Imports fall 13.7% on electronics drop

By Bernadette Lunas
IMPORTS tumbled 13.7 percent year-on-year in April, the biggest drop in 31 months, as the European debt crisis dampened orders for electronics as well as petroleum products. The National Statistics Ofce said merchandise imports amounted to $4.8 billion in April, down from $5.5 billion a year ago, as purchases of electronic products dropped 22.1 percent to $1.3 billion. This was the steepest drop in imports since October 2009, when it contracted by 16.8 percent. Imports also declined 11.2 percent on a monthly basis from $5.4 billion registered in March. The NSO said with exports rising 7.6 percent to $4.6 billion in April and imports falling 13.7 percent to $4.8 billion, the trade decit narrowed to $135 million from $1.2 billion a year ago. Imports in the rst four months also fell 4.6 percent to $20.3 billion from $21.3 billion. The lower trade decit helped boost the peso Tuesday, closing at 42.47 against the dollar, from the previous nish of 42.64. Manufacturers are still wary of stepping up purchases, said Radhika Rao, an economist at Forecast Pte. in Singapore. Ahead of the European summit, gains in Asian currencies are going to be tentative. Shipments of electronic inputs, the countrys largest imported item, continued its downtrend, falling 22.1 percent to $1.3 billion in April. Semiconductors, the electronics sectors major component, plummeted 29 percent during the month. National Economic Development Authority ofcerin-charge and deputy general for planning Ruperto Majuca said imports fell in April, owing to the drop in oil prices in the world market and series of price rollbacks in the domestic area. Petroleum imports, the second most valuable imported item, went down by 24.3 percent to $1.05 billion in April.

Govt booked budget gap of P19.9b in May

The shortfall was P19.9 billion, the government said in an e-mailed statement, compared with a surplus of P31 billion for April. Revenue rose 9.4 percent from a year earlier, while spending climbed 16.7 percent. President Benigno Aquino III plans to increase state spending to a record this year as he seeks to shield the economy from Europes sovereign-debt crisis and a growth slowdown in China. His effort has been bolstered by recent creditrating upgrades, with Moodys Investors Service lifting its outlook to positive in May, citing improving debt levels. The outlook for the external environment looks cloudy in

THE government Tuesday reported a budget decit in May, reversing a surplus the previous month, as it stepped up spending on roads and schools.

the second half, Eugene Leow, an economist at DBS Group Holdings Ltd. in Singapore, said before the report. Still, the Philippines has a very strong scal position, giving the government leeway to ramp up more stimulus if needed, he said. The wide scal space will now give us an advantage to nance infrastructure projects and social programs that shall, in the long term, curb poverty and promote equality, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said in a statement. The May decit brought the budget gap in the rst ve months of the year to P22.79 billion, up 139 percent from P9.54 billion

year-on-year but way below the ceiling of P109.34 billion for the rst half of the year. Budget Secretary Florencio Abad said expenditures climbed 16.7 percent in May to P151.30 billion from P129.69 billion a year earlier, the highest monthly disbursement level this year. Total spending in the rst ve months of the year rose 13 percent year-on-year to P668.43 billion. In particular, infrastructure spending and maintenance expenditures, which grew 83 percent and 36.5 percent year-onyear, respectively, bolstered the spending as of May, Abad said. We remain vigilant vis-avis the continuing risks posed by the global uncertainties. We also continue to closely monitor the nancial and physical performance of agencies to troubleshoot implementation

bottlenecks and to address capacity constraints, he added. Revenues grew 9.4 percent to P131.40 billion in May from P120.08 billion a year ago. Revenues in the ve-month period rose 11 percent to P645.65 billion from P581.50 billion a year ago. The January-to-May revenue was below the P775.95 billion target for rst six months of the year. The government must raise at least P130.30 billion in June to reach the rst-half target. Abad said he would present a P2.006-trillion budget proposal for 2013 to Aquino on June 29. The budget decit next year will likely be P241 billion, or 2 percent of gross domestic product, Abad said, compared with a target of P279.1 billion, or 2.6 percent of GDP this year. Maria Bernadette Lunas with Bloomberg

Aussie oil company plans IPO

By Alena Mae S. Flores
FRONTIER Oil Corp., a unit of Frontier Gaselds Pty. Ltd. of Australia, plans to conduct an initial public offering at the Philippine Stock Exchange to raise $30 million to $50 million to nance exploration projects. Australias BioProspect Ltd. on Tuesday said it reached an agreement with Frontier Oil for a 50-percent stake ahead of the local units planned IPO. BioProspect is the parent company of Frontier Gaselds. BioProspect said in a ling with the Australian Stock Exchange that it signed an agreement to sell its 50-percent shareholding in Frontier Gaselds in exchange for 430,000,000 newly issued shares in Frontier Oil, each having a par value of P1. Frontier Oil, a Philippine company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is engaged in oil and gas exploration and development. Frontier Oil holds a 50percent interest in and operator of service contract 52, an onshore oil and gas block in the Cagayan Valley. Frontier Oil is also in negotiations to acquire two additional oil exploration and appraisal projects in the Philippines. Frontier Oil Corporation is currently nalizing the acquisition of a number of oil and gas projects in the Philippines ahead of a planned... IPO, BioProspect said. It said the issuance of shares was dependent on the approval of Frontier Oil shareholders and the Securitries and Exchange Commission. The shares represent approximately 35 percent of the issued common stock of Frontier Oil on a preIPO basis. Should the IPO raise the maximum targeted amount of $50 million, BPO [BioProspect] would hold approximately 13 percent of the issued common stock, it said. Frontier Gaselds is an Australian oil and gas company focusing mainly on exploration, production and development in the Philippines. BioProspect owns a 50percent interest in Frontier Gaselds, whose interests include SC 52.

New PAL jet.

Philippine Airlines brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft arrives in Manila from the US plane makers plant in Seattle, Washington. The third B777 in PALs wide body eet, the new plane will immediately go into service across the Pacic and Australia, its rst assignment. Ismael Augusto Gozon (second from left), PAL senior vice president for operations, shakes hands with Gary Youngblood, eld service manager of Boeing Co., during simple blessing rites at the new A380 hangar of Lufthansa Technik Philippines in Pasay City. With them is Capt. Alejandro Campos, PAL vice president for ight operations.

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ADB okays $350-m loan
THE Asian Development Bank approved Tuesday a $350-million program loan to the Philippines. The loan, called Increasing Competitiveness for Inclusive Growth Program, aims to help the Philippines improve its business climate through a mix of policy reforms and programs to promote competitiveness and develop labor skills among out-of-school youth. There has been marked improvement in the Philippines global competitiveness, but regulation, lack of domestic competition in key sectors, underinvestment in infrastructure and a mismatch of skills in the labor market are keeping the country from realizing its full potential, said Kunio Senga, director-general of ADBs Southeast Asia Department. To help young people better integrate into the labor market and develop workplace skills, ADB is working closely with the Labor Department to design a youth job search program, called MyFirstJob, which will start in 2013. The program will initially provide up to 1,600 youth with career counseling services, grants for vocational training, and internships with employers. Lailany P. Gomez

New mining tax system

THE Chamber of Mines of the Philippines has proposed the enactment of a new law adopting a progressive tax system that will allow government to increase its share in mining revenues. The countrys biggest mining group did not provide details on the proposed law, as membercompanies await the approval of a new mining policy that they hope will help the sector maximize operations and bring in more capital investments. The group added the inux of more direct investments would help bring out socioeconomic development and alleviate poverty in the poorest provinces in the country. Mining companies noted that while miners in Australia and Chile were taxed on the basis of net prots, local rms pay taxes based on gross output. The group said the local mining sector had the capacity to develop the economy and bring about social development if allowed to ourish and take advantage of the robust metal prices. Othel V. Campos

Govt to hold hearings on IPP guidelines

THE Board of Investments will hold public consultations on the implementing rules and regulations of the 2012 Investment Priorities Plan after Malacaang approved it last week. The IPP lists industries that will be given tax incentives by the government. This years IPP has been crafted to focus on four critical areas: job generation, enhanced delivery of social services, international competitiveness and climate change mitigation and adaptation, President Benigno Aquino III said in signing Memorandum Order No. 40 dated June 13. We have strategically calibrated the 2012 IPP to further strengthen last years investment generation agenda, ensuring that our new initiatives will address present economic challenges and effectively establish sustainable gains, the President said. Two new items were added to the preferred list, namely iron and steel and hospital and medical services. Trade Undersecretary and Board of Investments managing head Adrian Cristobal said the agency wanted inputs from different sectors because our direction now is get value for incentives and used those incentives effectively. The 2012 IPP will be effective 15 days after publication. I cant comment on the exact date of its effectivity...maybe soon, Cristobal said at the sidelines of a DTI press brieng in Makati on Tuesday. The 2012 IPP consists of 15 priority sectors, namely: agriculture/agribusiness and shery, creative industries/ knowledge-based services, shipbuilding, mass housing, energy, infrastructure, research and development, green projects, motor vehicles, strategic projects, public private partnership projects, disaster prevention, mitigation and recovery projects, and steel industry. Julito G. Rada

PH eyes compensation from Thailand over tobacco dispute

By Julito G. Rada
THE Philippines will seek compensation from Thailand once it nds out the Southeast Asian country failed to comply with an earlier ruling by the World Trade Organization correcting the taxation scheme for Philippine-made cigarettes. Trade Undersecretary Adrian Cristobal said a team would be sent to Thailand to verify if that Southeast Asian country failed to meet the May 15 deadline for compliance. We are vigilant on our tobacco case against Thailand. If necessary, we will go for the issue on compensation, Cristobal said. Article 22 of the WTO said compensation and the suspension of concessions or other obligations are temporary measures available in the event that the recommendations and rulings are not implemented within a reasonable period of time. Cristobal said on July 15, 2011,
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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the WTO ruled that Thailand was in breach of its obligations with respect to the customs and tax treatment of cigarettes produced in the Philippines. Thailand said it intended to implement the WTO rulings and sought a reasonable period to do so until May 15, 2012. Article 22 said that in

considering what concessions or other obligations to suspend, the complainant (in this case the Philippines) should rst seek to suspend concessions or other obligations with respect to the same sector(s) as that in which the panel or appellate body has found a violation or other nullication or impairment.

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Spy vs. Spy

IN ONE of his rare appearances, Britains top domestic spy Jonathan Evans disclosed the astonishing cyberspace threats being faced by the West from hostile nation states. Although the source of such threats has not been named, intel community members have ngered Chinawith such suspicions reinforced by recent developments like Canadas move to ban foreign IT rms from participating in a new telephone system in Ottawa. (A few months ago, reports came out about Chinese hackers penetrating highly classied information from a number of Canadas ofces such as the Finance Department and Defence Research and Development.) Evans, the British MI5s director-general, disclosed that cyber attacks against a major British rm caused losses amounting to over 800 million. The magnitude of Internet-based espionage, which Evans said involves thousands of people lying behind both state-sponsored cyber espionage and organized cyber crime, has all the elements worthy of a Hollywood ick. Except this time, the war is conducted not in jungles but in air conditioned rooms with technogeeks doing the ghting, their weapon of choice being a laptop instead of machinegun-toting burly soldiers in camouage. Its no secret that a number of countries including the US, UK and Australia are unhappy with Chinas (as well as Russias) alleged support for cyber spies and techno spying with online methods getting more and more sophisticatedtriggering fears that inltration of both government and big business computers could pose security as well as economic threats. Run against torture E d s a motorists a n d commuters took a slightly bigger dose of daily torture during an advocacy run Monday commemorating the UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims. Starting at the DILG ofce in Quezon City, over 500 runners occupied southbound bus lanes from Kamuning Street to Santolan, causing a slight trafc buildup that lasted for almost an hour. Despite the slight inconvenience, the advocacy run was a welcome occasion for many Filipinos since it marked a (rare) time of solidarity between groups such as the Commission on Human Rights and Task Force Detainees, the Philippine Military and the PNPwho at one time or another have been at odds over the issue of torture and human rights abuses. The AFP has been in an active engagement mode with its Human Rights Ofce connecting with civilian organizations and groups to slowly resolve issues over alleged crimes of torture. In fact, the AFP (via spokesman Col. Arnulfo Burgos Jr.) has been getting good feedback over perceptions that it is taking the bull by the horndisclosing that military personnel implicated in or proven guilty of violations have either been dismissed or put behind bars, with their privileges forfeited. Even the PNP is stepping up efforts, distributing (international) Red Cross cards containing the text of the Miranda rights and warning against torture as a reminder to police personnel that they should Mirandize and respect the rights of arrested suspects, since there have been whispers about some police personnel who get carried away by their passion and employ extreme methods of arrest. No more home along da riles? A party list representative is urging government to use unproductive land and idle assets like abandoned/empty offices and warehouses to provide affordable housing for the homeless. LPG-MA partly list Rep. Arnel Ty said housing authorities should conduct an inventory to determine which could be spared into housing projects for the poorest and those displaced by fires, landslides, floods and other calamities. Congress has set aside some P7 billion for public housing plus an additional P1.3 billion for the National Housing Authoritys resettlement projects this 2012. Might as well use some of that money to reduce the number of informal settlers (close to a million households by modest estimates), many of whom live along waterways, near airports, train tracks (riles) and other risky locations--posing a hazard not only to themselves but to many others. For comments, reactions, photos, stories and related concerns, readers may e-mail to happyhourtoday2012@yahoo.com.

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RA No. 10167s amendments to the AMLA

ALTHOUGH the Philippines had come up, in response to the Financial Action Task Forces critical review, with only two laws relating to money laundering and terrorist nancing, the international watch dog, last Saturday (Manila time) expressed satisfactionfor the momentwith our efforts not by merely maintaining our previous rating of dark gray, but by even upgrading it to gray. The FATF obviously was aware that the new statutes were enacted despite the Senates being in the midst of trying the impeachment charges against former Chief Justice Renato Corona. The FATF knew that those months were indeed amongst the countrys best of times and worst of times. The rst of the two savior laws is R.A. No. 10167. That law amended two crucial sections of the Anti-Money Laundering law which was R.A No. 9160, as amended by R.A. No. 9194. The two amended sections were 10 and 11. Section 10 was on the matter of bank account freeze. The original law gave the Anti-Money Laundering Council authority to freeze bank accounts for not more than 15 days. If needed, the freeze period may be extended upon order of the court. Strangely, the law did not say what court is authorized to extend the freeze. The amendment introduced by R.A. No. 9194 removed the motu propio power to freeze from the AMLC. If the AMLC wanted to freeze a bank account, it was instead required to le a petition for that purpose, albeit ex parte, with the Court of Appeals. The initial freeze order was lengthened to a period of twenty [20] days. The latest law, R.A. No. 10167, made the process a bit more stringent. It required the petition to be veried, i.e. to sworn to by the ler based on his or her personal knowledge. This matter of form was not specic in the old law. But, by way of compensation for this additional formality, R.A. No. 10167 forces the Court of Appeals, stressing the urgency of the matter, to act within twenty-four [24] hours from the ling. This proposed measure, said Senator T.L. Guingona III in his sponsorship speech, particularly addresses a situation where the account holder or property owner acquires knowledge or information about the investigation being conducted against him by the AMLC or about the fact that an application for freeze has been led against him or his bank account and/or properties. Co-sponsor Franklin Drilon added: The purpose of these proposed revisions is to make the freezing process more efcient to ensure that criminal proceeds will not be disposed of pending investigation by the AMLC. The affected depositor is not without his remedies. He may contest the freeze by ling a motion to lift. The Court of Appeals is required to resolve the motion within the 20-day freeze period. The end result, by the squeeze of the freeze, is the approximate restoration of the ability of the AMLC to act as quickly as was envisioned in the original law; but this is balanced by the ability of the depositor to just as quickly move for, and For feedback, e-mail thetrustguru863@gmail.com.

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secure, a defrost. The other section amended by R.A. No. 10167 is Section 11. This section relates to the AMLCs power to inquire into bank deposits. Understandably, probably because by the time the bill was on second reading at the Senate, the impeachment case against former Chief Justice Corona was quickly going down on a tail spin on account of the revelations concerning his bank deposits, this amendment effected the more changes. The most signicant change in Section 11 is the explicit statement in the law that the AMLC is authorized to examine bank accounts upon order of any competent court based on an ex parte application. It is as explicit a repudiation can be of the Supreme Courts dubious conclusion and legal argumentation in the case of Eugenio which was the subject of my column last week. The second change is an expansion of the instances when no such court application is required. Under the new law, also exempted are felonies or offenses of a nature similar to those mentioned in Sections 3(i)(1), (2), and (12) which are punishable under the penal laws of other countries, and terrorism and conspiracy to commit terrorism as dened and penalized under Republic Act No. 9372. R.A. No. 9372 is the Human Security Act of 2007. Thirdly, in line with the repudiation of Eugenio, it put bank inquiry at par with account freeze and compelled the Court of Appeals to act on the application also within 24 hours of ling. The fourth change is enigmatic. Prior to R.A. No. 10167, the Bangko Sentral may inquire into or examine any deposit... In contrast, under the new law, the BSP may only check the compliance of a covered institution with the requirements of the AMLA and its implementing regulations. It is a thorny question whether checking compliance with law, is the same as looking into a deposit. I tend to think, and I hope I am wrong, BSPs power to inquire into a deposit has been if not removed, at the very least severely watered down. The fth change is the inclusion on the coverage of AMLCs application to inquire into a bank account of so-called related accounts. Related accounts are those the funds and sources of which originated from and/or are materially linked to the monetary instrument(s) or property(ies) subject of the freeze order(s). A court order too is required for these related accounts. Finally, although the Constitution is deemed read into every law legitimately passed, there is an explicit requirement to comply with the requirements of Article III, Sections 2 and 3 of the 1987 Constitution. These sections refer to provisions against unreasonable searches and seizures (Sec. 2) and privacy of communication and correspondence (Sec. 3). There is no question that, as appreciated by the FATF, these changes brought about by R.A. No. 10167 are steps forward. Whether they will be considered big steps or small steps at the next FATF review remains to be seen. At least for now, we luckily got an A for effort. Unless some remaining questions are addressed by implementing regulations, we may not be as lucky, come the next grading period.

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FINANCIAL 63.00 63.40 62.90 73.40 73.65 72.00 0.68 0.71 0.70 495.00 495.00 490.00 23.30 23.20 23.20 18.96 18.96 18.92 10.00 9.62 9.60 2.78 2.79 2.70 460.00 457.00 457.00 38.25 38.50 37.90 90.15 90.70 89.90 2.00 2.00 1.95 72.00 71.85 70.75 82.00 82.00 82.00 355.00 351.00 349.00 43.40 43.50 42.60 138.50 138.40 135.80 910.00 920.00 920.00 99.90 100.50 99.90 1.81 1.82 1.81 INDUSTRIAL 33.45 33.80 33.45 8.97 9.00 8.73 18.00 17.00 16.00 1.39 1.43 1.39 28.50 28.40 28.40 1.30 1.34 1.29 24.50 24.50 22.75 60.00 52.40 52.30 8.90 8.96 8.80 13.52 17.00 13.62 2.70 2.58 2.40 79.00 79.00 79.00 2.65 2.65 2.65 9.34 9.59 9.05 5.96 6.04 5.96 6.24 6.24 6.19 1.78 1.81 1.81 17.40 17.66 17.36 74.65 75.20 74.30 20.90 20.90 20.50 0.0130 0.0130 0.0130 11.50 11.50 11.20 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.780 0.790 0.770 107.00 108.20 106.60 1.60 1.84 1.62 2.26 2.35 2.20 24.50 24.50 24.15 2.65 2.63 2.63 17.20 17.20 17.00 241.80 246.20 241.80 2.70 2.78 2.77 10.14 10.18 10.12 10.28 10.28 10.28 8.13 8.12 8.07 8.20 8.45 8.44 2.92 2.95 2.91 5.30 5.70 5.40 29.00 29.00 29.00 115.50 115.90 114.90 1.73 1.73 1.70 1.84 1.96 1.86 0.129 0.129 0.125 4.43 4.47 4.40 1.22 1.22 1.21 61.20 62.20 61.35 1.49 1.51 1.48 0.690 0.700 0.670 12.32 12.88 11.78 0.93 0.93 0.93 HOLDING FIRMS 0.70 0.71 0.71 46.75 47.50 46.00 12.00 12.00 11.88 2.00 2.01 2.00 4.57 4.58 4.45 5.11 5.20 5.05 2.39 2.59 2.30 2.55 2.75 2.53 468.00 474.00 465.00 55.10 57.20 55.40 2.50 2.74 2.41 3.94 3.95 3.90 489.00 492.80 481.40 4.26 4.35 4.26 34.55 35.25 34.00 5.90 5.90 5.78 1.09 1.09 1.08 0.420 0.400 0.400 2.56 2.59 2.49 4.16 4.17 4.12 4.85 4.90 4.80 5.20 7.10 5.20 0.0510 0.0520 0.0500 1.360 1.350 1.350 1.32 1.33 1.33 0.320 0.320 0.320 710.00 718.00 708.00 1.42 1.50 1.39 490.00 440.00 425.00 0.2100 0.2100 0.2100 0.3500 0.3500 0.3400 0.530 0.520 0.510 PROPERTY 24.00 27.45 23.05 2.60 2.80 2.61 0.650 0.650 0.650 0.168 0.178 0.176 21.45 21.55 21.10 4.81 4.93 4.80 5.97 6.15 5.81 1.43 1.46 1.43 2.43 2.42 2.40 0.076 0.077 0.077 0.750 0.750 0.720 0.170 0.169 0.157 1.77 1.78 1.76 1.24 1.28 1.24 2.19 2.25 1.95 2.10 1.92 1.92 2.09 2.10 2.07 0.1860 0.1880 0.1800 0.6900 0.6900 0.6800 0.490 0.465 0.460 4.18 4.47 4.16 17.00 17.22 16.92 3.08 3.09 3.08 2.54 2.54 2.50 6.00 6.11 6.01 12.90 13.20 12.78 0.68 0.70 0.67 0.520 0.530 0.520 4.140 4.140 4.120 SERVICES 1.76 1.76 1.76 35.00 35.00 34.55 4.68 4.67 4.22 0.650 0.660 0.660 8.60 8.75 8.75 0.1400 0.1420 0.1390 9.30 9.25 9.08 67.40 68.50 67.70 10.40 10.40 10.40 6.19 6.31 6.00 3.80 3.20 3.20 27.50 22.00 22.00 1080.00 1120.00 1080.00 10.18 10.30 10.16 71.50 71.85 71.00 0.410 0.420 0.415 2.20 2.26 2.11 0.039 0.040 0.038 1.05 1.06 1.05 0.0530 0.0530 0.0530 2.6500 2.6500 2.6000 6.69 6.70 6.59 2.71 2.80 2.75 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.20 2.69 2.20 7.30 6.51 6.51 21.40 21.80 21.40 7.23 7.50 7.29 2.88 3.09 2.85 9.26 9.26 9.26 43.10 44.00 42.50 13.00 13.00 12.80 2624.00 2684.00 2628.00 0.320 0.330 0.325 26.80 27.10 26.75 MINING & OIL 0.0041 0.0042 0.0042 5.25 5.20 5.13 18.04 18.52 18.08 30.00 29.80 29.80 0.275 0.285 0.270 24.40 24.00 22.50 1.54 1.50 1.50 38.00 38.50 36.00 0.73 0.73 0.70 1.390 1.400 1.360 1.470 1.470 1.440 0.0690 0.0700 0.0690 0.0700 0.0700 0.0690 30.85 30.95 30.00 8.70 9.08 8.65 0.7100 0.7200 0.7200 5.300 5.320 5.100 0.0180 0.0180 0.0170 0.0190 0.0180 0.0180 6.00 6.20 6.20 23.95 24.80 23.90 40.70 43.60 40.75 0.049 0.050 0.048 215.00 220.20 215.20 0.0200 0.0200 0.0180 PREFERRED 33.00 33.95 33.95 103.50 103.40 100.00 104.80 104.80 104.00 10.20 10.20 10.16 110.00 110.00 110.00 1018.00 1018.00 1017.00 1.07 1.05 1.05

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63.30 73.35 0.70 494.00 23.20 18.94 9.60 2.76 457.00 38.50 90.05 1.95 70.75 82.00 351.00 43.20 136.10 920.00 100.00 1.82 0.48 (0.07) 2.94 (0.20) (0.43) (0.11) (4.00) (0.72) (0.65) 0.65 (0.11) (2.50) (1.74) 0.00 (1.13) (0.46) (1.73) 1.10 0.10 0.55

Net Foreign

Trade/Buying
14,354,323.50 35,201,752.50 (495,000.00) (9,280.00) (14,356,942.00) 60,800.00 53,585,232.50

Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. Bank of PI Bankard, Inc. China Bank COL Financial Eastwest Bank Filipino Fund Inc. I-Remit Inc. Manulife Fin. Corp. Maybank ATR KE Metrobank Natl Reinsurance Corp. Phil. National Bank Phil. Savings Bank PSE Inc. RCBC `A Security Bank Sun Life Financial Union Bank Vantage Equities Aboitiz Power Corp. Agrinurture Inc. Alaska Milk Corp. Alliance Tuna Intl Inc. Alphaland Corp. Alsons Cons. Asiabest Group Bogo Medellin Bloomberry C. Azuc De Tarlac Calapan Venture Conc. Aggr. `A Chemrez Technologies Inc. Cirtek Holdings (Chips) Energy Devt. Corp. (EDC) EEI Euro-Med Lab. First Gen Corp. First Holdings A Ginebra San Miguel Inc. Greenergy Holcim Philippines Inc. Integ. Micro-Electronics Ionics Inc Jollibee Foods Corp. LMG Chemicals Manchester Intl. A Manila Water Co. Inc. Mariwasa MFG. Inc. Megawide Mla. Elect. Co `A Pepsi-Cola Products Phil. Petron Corporation Phinma Corporation Phoenix Petroleum Phils. Republic Cement `A RFM Corporation Salcon Power Corp. San Miguel Brewery Inc. San Miguel Corp `A Seacem Splash Corporation Swift Foods, Inc. Tanduay Holdings Trans-Asia Oil Universal Robina Victorias Milling Vitarich Corp. Vivant Corp. Vulcan Indl. Abacus Cons. `A Aboitiz Equity Alliance Global Inc. Anglo Holdings A Anscor `A Asia Amalgamated A ATN Holdings A ATN Holdings B Ayala Corp `A DMCI Holdings F&J Prince A Filinvest Dev. Corp. GT Capital House of Inv. JG Summit Holdings Lopez Holdings Corp. Lodestar Invt. Holdg.Corp. Mabuhay Holdings `A Marcventures Hldgs., Inc. Metro Pacic Inv. Corp. Minerales Industrias Corp. MJCI Investments Inc. Pacica `A Prime Media Hldg Seafront `A Sinophil Corp. SM Investments Inc. Solid Group Inc. Transgrid Unioil Res. & Hldgs Wellex Industries Zeus Holdings

759,590 1,427,510 129,000 1,130 400 1,125,300 600 277,000 130 69,700 2,599,580 210,000 88,370 6,380 810 227,500.00 832,830 10 56,510 351,000

352,904.00

3,531,880.00 (36,783,421.00) 1,457,000.00 33,557,105.00 (36,830.00)

33.60 8.96 17.00 1.42 28.40 1.32 23.85 52.30 8.87 13.62 2.44 79.00 2.65 9.48 5.96 6.19 1.81 17.36 74.55 20.90 0.0130 11.50 4.00 0.780 107.90 1.69 2.22 24.35 2.63 17.00 242.00 2.77 10.14 10.28 8.12 8.45 2.93 5.50 29.00 115.80 1.72 1.86 0.126 4.45 1.22 62.00 1.49 0.680 12.48 0.93

0.45 (0.11) (5.56) 2.16 (0.35) 1.54 (2.65) (12.83) (0.34) 0.74 (9.63) 0.00 0.00 1.50 0.00 (0.80) 1.69 (0.23) (0.13) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 5.62 (1.77) (0.61) (0.75) (1.16) 0.08 2.59 0.00 0.00 (0.12) 3.05 0.34 3.77 0.00 0.26 (0.58) 1.09 (2.33) 0.45 0.00 1.31 0.00 (1.45) 1.30 0.00 1.43 0.43 0.00 0.00 0.22 (1.17) 7.95 5.49 0.43 2.90 9.60 (1.02) (0.20) 2.11 1.16 (0.68) 0.00 (4.76) (2.73) (0.96) 1.03 34.62 0.00 (0.74) 0.76 0.00 0.00 1.41 (13.27) 0.00 0.00 (3.77) 3.96 6.92 0.00 5.95 (0.47) 0.00 0.34 0.00 (1.23) 1.32 (2.67) (0.59) 0.56 1.61 (3.20) (8.57) (0.48) (3.23) (1.45) (6.12) 6.22 0.71 0.00 0.00 1.17 (0.31) 1.47 1.92 0.00

4,304,000 23,600 4,900 152,000 200 421,000 63,000 500 28,165,900 1,000 172,000 250 70,000 101,100 5,468,600 512,600 1,000 3,836,900 1,211,340 6,200 1,000,000 222,700 63,000 140,000 191,140 1,118,000 65,000 1,108,400 15,000 234,500 215,460 710,000 1,641,300 3,000 141,000 2,800 307,000 4,200 2,000 308,220 16,315,000 55,000 2,150,000 1,159,000 216,000 804,250 3,400,000 1,392,000 8,700 18,000

2,450.00 (26,154.00) (37,210,690.00) 132,500.00

(3,019,477.00) (2,655,592.00)

22,676,300.00 (1,078,715.50) (2,054,250.00) (15,800.00) 15,969,892.00 (15,100.00) (17,484,075.00) (93,510.00) 21,071,708.00 554,000.00 (10,607,640.00) (234,420.00)

25,577,118.00 (44,600.00) 61,000.00 (3,026,850.00) (1,366,020.00)

0.71 46.95 12.00 2.00 4.58 5.05 2.58 2.69 470.00 56.70 2.74 3.90 488.00 4.35 34.95 5.86 1.09 0.400 2.49 4.12 4.90 7.00 0.0510 1.350 1.33 0.320 710.00 1.44 425.00 0.2100 0.3500 0.510 24.95 2.78 0.650 0.178 21.35 4.81 5.99 1.43 2.40 0.077 0.730 0.169 1.78 1.26 2.12 1.92 2.08 0.1800 0.6800 0.460 4.44 17.12 3.08 2.54 6.07 12.86 0.69 0.530 4.140

369,000 2,523,800 32,860,900 335,000 91,000 110,000 1,748,000 279,000 533,250 2,516,350 21,000 243,000 62,510 11,000 1,009,700 1,691,800 132,000 160,000 2,616,000 10,135,000 224,000 348,300 4,200,000 3,000 1,000 310,000 248,690 4,880,000 140 20,000 1,060,000 304,000 8,800 428,000 18,000 440,000 6,680,300 4,013,000 335,700 835,000 40,000 20,000 3,665,000 360,000 2,273,000 18,829,000 473,000 1,000 58,631,000 2,560,000 1,953,000 160,000 2,068,000 541,300 61,000 66,000 414,100 4,393,500 143,000 306,000 1,566,000

(91,942,295.00) 72,385,360.00 400,260.00

(76,650.00) (39,759,228.00) 35,980,139.50 6,570,550.00

7,226,355.00 4,588,883.00 (999,680.00) (9,887,970.00) (177,350.00)

35,343,910.00 (14,200.00)

Anchor Land Holdings Inc. A. Brown Co., Inc. Araneta Prop `A Arthaland Corp. Ayala Land `B Belle Corp. `A Cebu Holdings Century Property City & Land Dev. Crown Equities Inc. Empire East Land Ever Gotesco Global-Estate Filinvest Land,Inc. Highlands Prime Keppel Properties Megaworld Corp. MRC Allied Ind. Phil. Estates Corp. Phil. Realty `A Polar Property Holdings Robinsons Land `B Rockwell Shang Properties Inc. SM Development `A SM Prime Holdings Sta. Lucia Land Inc. Suntrust Home Dev. Inc. Vista Land & Lifescapes

54,260.00

(31,842,615.00) 2,319,320.00 (34,770.00) 5,720.00 (11,100.00) (863,700.00) 4,149,970.00 (9,750.00) 3,322,340.00

3,208,010.00 (527,238.00) 11,661,810.00 1,247,110.00 69,100.00

1.76 0.00 34.80 (0.57) 4.48 (4.27) 0.660 1.54 8.75 1.74 0.1400 0.00 9.10 (2.15) 68.05 0.96 10.40 0.00 6.31 1.94 3.20 (15.79) 22.00 (20.00) 1115.00 3.24 10.26 0.79 71.40 (0.14) 0.420 2.44 2.20 0.00 0.039 0.00 1.05 0.00 0.0530 0.00 2.6000 (1.89) 6.59 (1.49) 2.80 3.32 2.80 0.00 2.59 17.73 6.51 (10.82) 21.80 1.87 7.29 0.83 3.07 6.60 9.26 0.00 44.00 2.09 12.80 (1.54) 2674.00 1.91 0.330 3.13 26.80 0.00 0.0042 5.20 18.44 29.80 0.275 23.70 1.50 36.10 0.71 1.360 1.450 0.0700 0.0690 30.05 8.74 0.7200 5.170 0.0170 0.0180 6.20 24.00 43.15 0.050 220.00 0.0200 2.44 (0.95) 2.22 (0.67) 0.00 (2.87) (2.60) (5.00) (2.74) (2.16) (1.36) 1.45 (1.43) (2.59) 0.46 1.41 (2.45) (5.56) (5.26) 3.33 0.21 6.02 2.04 2.33 0.00

4,000 12,000 127,000 1,652,000 4,000 10,100,000 836,600 988,950 5,700 130,400 10,000 200 85,485 717,400 802,610 140,000 207,000 70,000,000 441,000 410,000 21,000 290,200 166,000 13,000 3,456,000 1,100 78,100 30,500 5,081,000 5,900 20,100 208,200 336,325 1,200,000 1,120,400

(101,052.00) (5,846,672.50)

17,186,260.00

(17,810,599.00) 39,000.00

596,893.00 388,490.00 284,110.00

(726,546.00) 433,721,600.00 228,810.00

Abra Mining Apex `A Atlas Cons. `A Atok-Big Wedge `A Basic Energy Corp. Benguet Corp `A Century Peak Metals Hldgs Dizon Geograce Res. Phil. Inc. Lepanto `A Lepanto `B Manila Mining `A Manila Mining `B Nickelasia Nihao Mineral Resources Omico Oriental Peninsula Res. Oriental Pet. `A Oriental Pet. `B Petroenergy Res. Corp. Philex `A PhilexPetroleum Philodrill Corp. `A Semirara Corp. United Paragon ABS-CBN Holdings Corp. First Gen G First Phil. Hldgs.-Pref. GMA Holdings Inc. PCOR-Preferred SMPFC Preferred Swift Pref

23,000,000 13,000 2,015,800 1,000 3,050,000 101,400 160,000 1,128,000 2,290,000 17,798,000 4,746,000 53,100,000 22,620,000 726,700 4,357,900 3,000 2,311,900 240,700,000 2,700,000 200 4,976,300 2,718,200 670,100,000 230,280 14,200,000

(1,571,922.00) (29,800.00) (14,536,255.00) (2,622,020.00)

(690,100.00) (4,480,920.00) 87,400.00 10,240.00 11,269,180.00 20,770,150.00 (3,265,800.00) 37,537,600.00

33.95 2.88 102.00 (1.45) 104.00 (0.76) 10.16 (0.39) 110.00 0.00 1017.00 (0.10) 1.05 (1.87)

100 49,240 100,100 4,350,100 9,550 9,310 54,000

4,819,280.00

SHARES 8,164,734 77,769,876 69,058,738 111,315,277 103,055,228 1,073,737,703 1,443,101,556

VALUE 549,863,039.80 873,194,583.99 1,223,991,664.79 407,411,373.48 1,245,806,924.74 517,968,291.42 4,818,235,878.22

FINANCIAL 1,282.88 (down) 3.18 INDUSTRIAL 7,772.30 (up) 17.37 HOLDING FIRMS 4,427.07 (up) 16.88 PROPERTY 1,885.53 (down) 2.98 SERVICES 1,754.24 (up) 25.73 MINING & OIL 24,535.83 (down) 79.77 PSEI 5,193.84 (up) 26.64 All Shares Index 3,411.45 (up) 9.85 Gainers: 76; Losers: 80; Unchanged: 42; Total: 198

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Laguna 1st District Engineering Office Santa Cruz, Laguna
INVITATION TO BID
The Department of Public Works and Highways-Laguna 1st District Engineering Office, Santa Cruz, Laguna, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to bid for the following contracts: 1. a. Contract ID: b. Contract Name: c. Contract Location: d. Scope of Work: e. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC)/Cost of Bidding documents: f. Duration: 12DH0067 Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement of Majayjay-Lucban Road K0119 + 200 to K0120 + 270 (with exception) Asphalt Overlay of Bituminous Pavement and application of Thermoplastic Marking Php9,900,000.00)/P10,000.00 30 c. d.

AUCTION SALE
ACME PAWNSHOP - 1 Level Glorietta 3 Ayala, Makati and its branches in Mejalco Bldg., Buenavidez St., Legaspi Village, Makati and L & R Bldg., Pasay Road, Makati auction sale on July 03, 2012, 2:00 pm Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Road, MJ Holding Bldg., Almanza Las Pias Acme Bldg., Real St., Las Pias Acme Pawnshop Inc. G/F San Bartolome Church Bldg., Malabon City, at 1:30 pm; Unit 3 Parklea Bldg., Edsa, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City, Circle C G14, # 17 Congressional Ave., Bahay Toro, D1, Quezon City at 2:30pm. All items pawned January 16, 2012 to February 15, 2012. Sons of Lanuza Auctioneer.
(MST-June 27, 2012)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Agriculture PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR POSTHARVEST DEVELOPMENT AND MECHANIZATION (PHilMech)
(Formerly BUREAU OF POSTHARVEST RESEARCH AND EXTENSION) CLSU, Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija 3120 Philippines

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Company DKY PHILTECH INC is changing its business name to DONGHYUP PHIL. INC. with address at unit 226 Subic International Hotel Complex, Sta. Rita Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. PRIMARY PURPOSE of this corporation is to engage in the business of general contracting services covering construction services and repair and maintenance services, and SECONDARY PURPOSE, to conduct installation, assembly and maintenance of construction supplies, materials and machinery such as but not limited to electricial, mechnical, plumbing and installation (as amended on March 5, 2012). It has no pending administrative and civil case. It has no outstanding obligation and claims from other parties. The information is in compliance to the requirement of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board.
(MST- June 27, 2012)

NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late JUAN A. ACU, who died on February 12, 1981 in Oakland, California, USA and ROSALIA B. ACU who died on December 3 0 , 2 0 11 i n C a n d l e r, North Carolina, USA was extrajudicially settled with waiver of rights among heirs as per Doc. No. 356; Page No. 72; Book No. 1000; Series of 2012 under Notary Public Atty. Godofredo T. Liban II
(MST-June 27, July 4 & 11, 2012)

INVITATION TO BID Supply and Delivery of Various Fabrication Equipment for AMDDC
1. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization through its Capital Outlay 2012 intends to apply the sum of PhP 8,000,000.00 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) as indicated herein to payments under the contract for the Supply and Delivery of Various Fabrication Equipment. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at Bid opening. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization now invites Bids from eligible bidders for the following items:
ITEMS Supply and Delivery of Various Fabrication Equipment for AMDDC LOT I LOT II LOT III LOT IV LOT V LOT VI FABRICATION SHOP EQUIPMENT LABORATORY INSTRUMENTS IT EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL FABRICATION SHOP FIXTURES MACHINE SHOP TOOLS/ PROTECTIVE GEARS TOTAL 5,840,000.00 1,380,000.00 80,000.00 500,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 8,000,000.00 ABC

2.

LUNGSOD NG MAKATI Bids and Awards Committee

J.P. Rizal St. corner F. Zobel St., Makati City Tel. No. 870-1000 Fax No. 899-8988 www.makati.gov.ph

REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS

Delivery of the GOODS is required by September 25, 2012 or within Sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The description of an eligible Bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents. 3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criteria as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations Part A (IRR-A) of Republic Act 9184 (R.A. 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, and is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to Republic Act 5183 (R.A. 5183) and subject to Commonwealth Act 138 (C.A. 138). Only Bids from Bidders who pass the eligibility check will be opened. The process for the eligibility check is described in the Bidding Documents. The bidder with the Lowest Calculated Bid (LCB) shall advance to the post-qualification stage in order to finally determine responsiveness of the bid to technical and financial requirements of the project. The contract shall then be awarded to the Lowest Calculated and Responsive Bidder (LCRB) who was determined as such during the post-qualification procedure. Interested Bidders may obtain further information from the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee in the amount of Php 5,000.00. The method of payment will be in cash. The Bidding Documents shall be received personally by the prospective Bidder or his authorized representative. Only those who have purchased the Bidding Documents shall be allowed to participate in the pre-bid conference and raise or submit written queries or clarification. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization will hold a Pre-Bid Conference open to all interested parties on July 2, 2012, 10:00am at PHilMech Liaison Office, 3rd Floor, ATI Bldg. Elliptical Road Diliman Quezon City. Bids and eligibility requirements must be delivered to the address below on or before July 16, 2012. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid security in the form and amount stated in the Bid Data Sheet or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency. Late Bids shall not be accepted. Bid opening shall be on July 16, 2012, 10:00am PHilMech Liaison Office, 3rd Floor, ATI Bldg. Elliptical Road Diliman Quezon City. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all Bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders.

INVITATION TO BID
The City Government of Makati, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites suppliers/ manufacturers/distributors/contractors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder projects: NO. 1 2 3 4 NAME OF PROJECT AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION Roll-up Blinds for installation at Hall of Justice and Parking Building Tent Frames with tarpaulin cover for the use of different barangays of Makati City Special Phosphate and other laboratory supplies for the use of the Ospital ng Makati LH700 Series Diluent and other laboratory supplies for the use of Ospital ng Makati LOCATION OM OM OSMAK OSMAK APPROVED BUDGET P4,118,892.96 P2,332,476.00 P3,491,909.50 P10,129,080.00

Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9184. The priority projects listed therein chargeable against FY 2012 R. A. 8794 Automatic Appropriation 2012 Current. To bid for the contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of ten (10) years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment for at least equal to 10% of the ABC. The BAC will use non-Discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check, preliminary examination of bids. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Receipt of LOI s from Prospective Bidders Issuance of Bidding Documents to registered Contractors Pre Bid Conference Receipts of Bids Opening of Bids From: June 27-July 10, 2012 From: June 27-July 18, 2012 July 04, 2012, 10:00 a. m. Deadline: July 18, 2012 until 2:00 p. m. July 18, 2012, after 2:00 p. m.

For fast ad results, please call 659-48-30 local 303 or 659-4803

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Prospective Bidders should have experience in undertaking a similar project with an amount of at least 50% of the proposed project for bidding. The Eligibility Check/Screening as well as the Preliminary Examinations of Bids shall use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria. Post-Qualification of the Lowest Calculated Bid shall be conducted. All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference(s), Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The complete schedule of activities is listed, as follows: ACTIVITIES 1. Pre-Bidding Conference at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor 2. Opening of Bids at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor SCHEDULE July 05, 2012 (02:00 P.M.) July 19, 2012 (02:00 P.M.)

Bidding Documents will be available only to Prospective Bidders upon payment of a non-refundable amount of ______________________to the City Government of Makati Cashier. (fee for Bid Documents) (Procuring Entity) The City Government of Makati assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify (Procuring Entity) bidders for any Expenses Incurred in the preparation of the bid. The City of Makati reserves the right to disqualify any or all proposal, to waive any defects or informalities therein and to accept such proposal as may be considered most advantageous to the Government. Approved by:
(MST-June 27, 2012)

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Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline set for the receipt of LOIs. The DPWH POCW- Central Office will only process contractors applications, with complete requirements, for registration and to be issued the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the Bidding Documents (BDs) in two (2) separate sealed bid envelope to the BAC Chairman, DPWH-Laguna 1st District Engineering Office, Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, including the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post qualification. Prospective bidders may download the Registration form from the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The BAC will issue hard copies of Bid Documents at DPWHLaguna 1st District Engineering Office, BAC Secretariat Office, Sta. Cruz, Laguna upon payment of a non-refundable fee (refer to the above schedule of fee/project) for bidding documents. Bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of bids. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any acceptable forms in the amount stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Interested contractors are also required to present the originals of their PCAB License and Contractors Registration Certificate to the BAC for authentication. The DPWH-Laguna 1st District Engineering Office, Sta. Cruz, Laguna reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract award, without incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders. (Sgd.) THEODORO S. LLANTOS Asst. District Engineer BAC Chairman Telefax. No. (049) 810-4090 loc. 47033 NOTED: (Sgd.) MANUEL Y. ALEJO, JR. District Engineer

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(Sgd.) MARJORIE A. DE VEYRA Chairperson

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PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR POSTHARVEST DEVELOPMENT AND MECHANIZATION (Formerly BUREAU OF POSTHARVEST RESEARCH AND EXTENSION) Main Office :CLSU Cmpd., Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija Tel. No. (044) 4560287 / 4560213 FAX No. (044) 4560110 Liaison Office : 3F ATI Bldg., Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Tel. No. 9274019 / 9274029 FAX No. 9268159 (sgd) ARNEL RAMIR M. APAGA BAC Chairman
(MST-June 20 & 27, 2012)

For the Supply of Various Spare Parts for ATP on-board Equipment under ITB No. 1206-125-01 / PR No. RS1-0512-197
Schedule of Activities: Pre-bid Conference Submission and Opening of Bids : July 4, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. Cafeteria, LRTA Line 2-Depot, Santolan, Pasig City

InvItatIon to BId

Supply of One (1) Lot of Various Agate Boards, Chopper Control Electronics & Circuit Breaker Spare Parts under PR No. RS1-0312-101/ITB No. 1205-078-01
Schedule of Activities: Pre Bid Conference - July 6, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. Cafeteria, LRTA Line 2-Depot, Santolan, Pasig City - July 18, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M. Cafeteria, LRTA Line 2-Depot, Santolan, Pasig City

InvItatIon to BId

Submission and Opening of Bids

Requirements: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6 pcs. AGATE AUXILLIARY CONTROL 54790.0014 6 pcs. ALIX BOARD POWER SUPPLY 24VDC 35228 6 pcs. MIPX, COMMUNICATION CARD 35227 6 pcs. ESBX 110X BOARD 35253 6pcs. ONDX BOARD 35224

For the Supply of 32 pieces Driving Gear Assembly under ITB No. 1206-117-01 / PR No. RS2-0512-183
Schedule of Activities: Pre-Bid Conference - July 4, 2012, @ 10:00 A.M. Cafeteria, LRTA Line 2-Depot, Santolan, Pasig City - July 18, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M. Cafeteria, LRTA Line 2-Depot, Santolan, Pasig City

InvItatIon to BId

Submission and Opening of Bids Technical Specifications: Gear Ratio Module Pressure Angle Helix Angle Driving system Mass Warranty : : : : : : :

CHOPPER CONTROL ELECTRONICS 6) 6pcs POWER SUPPLY SUPERVISOR 7) 6 pcs. MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION 8) 6pcs. 6 ANALOG INPUTS PCB (ANALOG MEASUREMENT) 9) 6 pcs. SET POINT AMPLIFIER 10) 6 pcs. MAIN THYRISTORS AMPLIFIER 11) 6 pcs. EXTINCTION THYRISTOR AMPLIFIER 12) 6 pcs. BREAKING THYRISTOR AMPLIFIER 13) 6 pcs. CPU (CCER) CONTROLLER SA 30699 ARC 812M CIRCUIT BREAKER 14) 50 pcs. FIXED CONTACTS FOR ARC BREAKER Assembly: ARC 812M Circuit Breaker Sub-assembly: Power Contacts Part: Fixed contact (upper connector) N (..) F (..) : (1) IV.9 Plan N : TRK 6639801000 Dimensions: See drawing. Dimensions are in mm. Material: Copper with silver coated 15) 50 pcs. MOVABLE CONTACTS FOR ARC BREAKER Assembly: ARC 812M Circuit Breaker Sub-assembly: Power Contacts Part: Mobile Contact N (..) F (..) : (3) IV.10 Plan N : TRK 5457748000 Dimension: See drawing. Dimensions are in mm. Material: Copper with silver coated 16) 2 pcs. ELECTROMAGNET OF ARC BREAKER The complete technical specification is available in the Bidding Documents. The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), through its Corporate Budget for the Calendar Year 2012, intends to apply the sum of a Total of Eighteen Million One Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Eight Pesos Only (Php18,182,658.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the afore-mentioned contract/s. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. Delivery period is required on or before one (1) year upon receipt of Purchase Order. LRTA now invites bids from Interested Bidders with the following details:

: July 18, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M. Cafeteria, LRTA Line 2-Depot, Santolan, Pasig City Technical Specifications: 1.) 5 pcs DIAGSIN BOARD A L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Central Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Current Consumption Typical : 400mA 2.) 5 pcs - DIAGSIN BOARD B L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Central Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Current Consumption Typical : 400mA 3.) 5 pcs - NRAUS 2 BOARD L: 180mm W: 110mm H: 20mm Relay Output Board OM-Board Voltage:110V (30%) Use:SIMIS-3116 Peripheral Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP 4.) 5 pcs RELO BOARD A L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Central Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Frame Plug Connector : 64 - Pin Blade Connector 5.) 5 pcs RELO BOARD B L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Central Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Frame Plug Connector : 64 - Pin Blade Connector 6.) 5 pcs SEMPF BOARD L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Central Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Frame Plug Connector : 48 - Pin Blade Connector 7.) 5 pcs UEBGEN BOARD L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Equipment: ATP on Board (Central Unit) 8.) 5 pcs POWER SUPPLY AT CENTRAL UNIT (SV110) L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Power Supply Board Mounting Width: 4 SEP Frame Plug Connector : 15 - Pin Blade 9.) 3 pcs SYSLEIT BOARD L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 10mm s Use: SIMIS-3116 Peripheral Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Frame Plug Connector : 48-pin Blade Connector 10.) 5 pcs VE3 A BOARD L: 170mm W: 130mm H: 20mm s System SIMIS 3116 s Modular System: SIPAC INCH Board format: 100 x 160mm s Mounting Width: 20.32mm 11.) 5 pcs TAS BOARD L: 170mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Peripheral Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP 12.) 5 pcs WISIR BOARD A L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Central Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Frame Plug Connector : 48-pin Blade Connector 13.) 5 pcs WISIR BOARD B L: 180mm W: 130mm H: 20mm Use: SIMIS-3116 Central Board Mounting Width: 1 1/3 SEP Frame Plug Connector : 48-pin Blade Connector *Complete Technical Specifications will be available upon securing the Bidding Documents and can be viewed on Philgeps and LRTA websites. The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), through its Corporate Budget for the Calendar Year 2012, intends to apply the sum of SIX MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR PESOS AND 80/100 ONLY (PhP 6,115,124.80) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the afore-mentioned contract. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. Delivery period is required on or before six (6) months upon receipt of the Purchase Order. LRTA now invites bids from Prospective/Interested Bidders with the following details:
Bid Security: Cash/CC-MC Description Approved Budget for the Contract Bank draft/ guarantee or ILC (2%)* 1.) 5 pcs - DIAGSIN Board A 2.) 5 pcs - DIAGSIN Board B 3.) 5 pcs NRAUS 2 Board 4.)5 pcs - RELO Board A 5.) 5 pcs - RELO Board B 6.) 5 pcs SEMPF Board 7.) 5 pcs UEBGEN Board 8.) 5 pcs Power Supply at Central Unit (SV110) 9.) 3 pcs SYSLEIT Board B 10.) 5 pcs VE3 A Board 11.) 5 pcs - TAS Board B 12.) 5 pcs WISIR Board A 13.) 5 pcs WISIR Board B TOTAL PhP 425,000.00 PhP 425,000.00 PhP 450,000.00 PhP 400,000.00 PhP 400,000.00 PhP 519,916.60 PhP 938,068.40 PhP 843,459.40 PhP 165,697.20 PhP 510,000.00 PhP 457,009.20 PhP 290,487.00 PhP 290,487.00 PhP 6,115,124.80 PhP 8,500.00 PhP 8,500.00 PhP 8,500.00 PhP 9,000.00 PhP 8,000.00 PhP 10,398.33 PhP 18,761.37 PhP 16,869.19 PhP 3,313.94 PhP 10,200.00 PhP 9,140.18 PhP 5,809.74 PhP 5,809.74 PhP 122,302.50 PhP 21,250.00 PhP 21,250.00 PhP 22,500.00 PhP 20,000.00 PhP 20,000.00 PhP 25,995.83 PhP 46,903.42 PhP 42,172.97 PhP 8,284.86 PhP 25,500.00 PhP 22,850.46 PhP 14,524.35 PhP 14,524.35 PhP 305,756.24 PhP 5,000.00 Security: Surety bond (5%)* Cost of Bid Documents

111/14 = 7.93 5.5 (normal module) 26 degrees 21 degrees Parallel Cardan shaft driving system with a flexible gear 400 kgs two (2) years

The complete technical specification is available in the Bidding Documents. The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), through its Corporate Budget for the Calendar Year 2012, intends to apply the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE MILLION PESOS ONLY (PhP 133,000,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the afore-mentioned contract. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. Delivery period is required on or before six (6) months upon receipt of Purchase Order. LRTA now invites bids from Prospective / Interested Bidders with the following details: Description Bid Security: Cash/CC-MC Bank draft/ guarantee or ILC (2%)* PhP 2,660,000.00 Security: Surety bond (5%)*

Approved Budget for the Contract

Cost of Bid Documents

Supply of 32 pieces Driving Gear Assembly

PhP 133,000,000.00

PhP 6,650,000.00

PhP 70,000.00

Description

Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC)

*only those issued by universal or commercial banks Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders commencing on June 27, 2012 until not later than the deadline for the submission and receipt of bids at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 70,000.00 only. Only prospective bidders who have secured bidding documents will be allowed to participate in the Pre-Bid Conference. Submission and Opening of Bids will publicly be opened in the presence of the Bidders authorized representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Instructions to Bidders and the Bid Data Sheet. LRTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: Mr. Eduardo A. Abiva Head, BAC Secretariat Administration Bldg., LRTA Cmpd., Aurora Blvd. Tramo, Pasay City Tel. No. 853-0041 50 loc. 8382 Email Address: bacsec_LRTA@yahoo.com Facsimile No. 855-7796 (Sgd.) Mr. LUTGARDO C. NAVARRO Chairman, Bids & Awards Committee

Bid Security: Cash/CC-MC Bank draft/ guarantee or ILC (2%)*

Security: Surety bond (5%)*

Cost of Bid Documents

Supply of One (1) Lot of Various Agate Boards, Chopper Control Electronics & Circuit Breaker Spare Parts

Php18,182,658.00

Php363,653.16

Php909,132.90

PhP17,000.00

*Only those issued by universal or commercial banks Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders commencing on June 27, 2012 until not later than the deadline for the submission and receipt of bids at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php17,000.00 only. Only prospective bidders who have secured bidding documents will be allowed to participate in the Pre-Bid Conference. Submission and Opening of Bids will publicly be opened in the presence of the Bidders authorized representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Instructions to Bidders and the Bid Data Sheet. LRTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: Mr. Eduardo A. Abiva Head, BAC Secretariat Administration Bldg., LRTA Cmpd., Aurora Blvd. Tramo, Pasay City Tel. No. 853-0041 50 loc. 8314 Email Address: bacsec_LRTA@yahoo.com Facsimile No. 551-5946 (Sgd.) Mr. LUTGARDO C. NAVARRO Chairman, Bids & Awards Committee
(MST-June 27, 2012)

*Only those issued by universal or commercial banks Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders commencing on June 27, 2012 until not later than the deadline for the submission and receipt of bids at the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 5,000.00 only. Only prospective bidders who have secured bidding documents will be allowed to participate in the Pre-Bid Conference. Submission and Opening of Bids will publicly be opened in the presence of the Bidders authorized representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Instructions to Bidders and the Bid Data Sheet. LRTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: Mr. Eduardo A. Abiva Head, BAC Secretariat Administration Bldg., LRTA Cmpd., Aurora Blvd. Tramo, Pasay City Tel. No. 853-0041 50 loc. 8382 Email Address: bacsec_LRTA@yahoo.com Facsimile No. 855-7796 (Sgd.) Mr. LUTGARDO C. NAVARRO Chairman, Bids & Awards Committee
(MST-June 27, 2012)

(MST-June 27, 2012)

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 27, 2012

Provinces
Manila Standard TODAYEdited by Leo A. Estonilo
www.manilastandardtoday.com leoestonilo@gmail.com

Unrest fizzles out over tuition freeze

P100 per unit after the approval of the 33 percent increase approved by the Board of Trustees but BONTOC-- The Mountain Province State management decided to maintain its tuition fee at P75 per unit for Polytechnic College puts on hold the 33 the current schoolyear, she told percent increase in tuition this school year, Manila Standard. Dacyon said militant students dousing water on the mounting unrest among were barking up the wrong tree student activists. when they came to a conclusion Dr. Nieves Dacyon, college and encourage instead the students that state universities and colleges in the Cordillera were president, said families should be to do well in their academics. spared the burden of added cost Tuition of MPSPC students is adjusting fees by 300 percent

By Dexter A. See

when the difgferent institutions had varying increases which were approved by their respective trustees. The school must be able to fulll its obligation in providing our students with quality education to land good paying jobs that will help them improve the living condition of their respective families, Dacyon said. During her rst term as MPSPC president, more than

4,000 students from the different towns of Mountain Province were able to enjoy free tertiary education because tuition was subsidized by the late Rep. Victor Dominguez through his Priority Development Fund. Dacyon lamented the shift of priority now given by his success to infrastructure as an economic driver for the administrative region. Education is still the best inheritance that parents and

guardians could give todays youth since they could use it in order to move on to greater heights as it could not be easily taken away from them unlike material things, she said.. Aside from being affordable, public tertiary education in the highlands instills in students a work ethic, motivating them to lend a hand to their parents in tending the farm on weekends, mused Dacyon.

Buguey mayors arrest ordered

By Rey E. Requejo
MAYOR Licerio Antiporda III of Buguey in Cagayan has been ordered arrested after the Court of Appeals upheld with nality his conviction for killing three people on May 8, 1995. In a resolution penned by Associate Justice Noel Tijam, the CAs former special former ninth division denied the motion for reconsideration of Antiporda seeking acquittal in the killings of Edwin Cusit, Johnny Alonzo and Ben Magguddayao. The appellate court sustained its earlier decision, which afrmed the conviction of Antiporda for three counts of homicide and one count of attempted homicide by Manila Regional Trial Court Judge Teresa Soriaso in February 2000 and sentencing him to 44-year imprisonment. Antiporda had insisted in his appeal that he should be acquitted following recantation made by witnesses of the prosecution during trial. As settled, only when there exist special circumstances in the case which when coupled with the retraction raise doubts as to the truth of the testimony or statement given can retractions be considered and upheld. As we have earlier stressed, there is nothing, other than the retractions themselves, that creates any doubt on the guilty of accusedappellant. Associate Justices Fernanda LampasPeralta and Antonio Villamor concurred with the ruling. Apart from afrming the guilty verdict, the CA division also ordered Antiporda to indemnify each of the families of the three victims with P50,000 each. The mayor was also found guilty for attempted homicide for plotting to kill Jimmy de Guzman also in May 1995. Antiporda, then only 22, was Sangguniang Kabataan chairman.

Global approval. The Philippine Maritime Institute, the countrys rst and largest private merchant marine school, recently received its Certicate of Recognition from Global Certication which indicates that PMI is ISO 9001:2008 compliant. The recognition covers PMIs campuses in and Tagbilaran, Bohol, Manila and Quezon City which were all pre-audited. At the presentation are Capt. Graham James Botterill and Capt. Stuart Davey, both from Global Certication, and Rizabel Cloma-Santos, PMI president and chief executive.

Town chief faces raps over falls resort in Palawan

BROOKES POINT-Mayor Narciso Leoncio and 19 others are facing charges for turning Sabsaban Falls into a resort without clearance from the Palawan Council Sustainable Development, an ofcial said. PCSD legal chiefAdel Belena accused him and fellow executives of violating the Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act and its implelenting rules and regulations when they put up an eco-tourism facility within a protected timberland in an ancestral domain. Also in the complaint were ABSCBN Foundation executive director Gina Lopez and ofcer-in-charge James Adrian Bicaldo including Department of Environment and Natural Resources community ofcer Emelina Cojamco. Belena said administrative case 438 was led before the the PCSD Adjudication Board led by chairman Alfredo Abueg, Jr. with former Palawan Vice Governor David Ponce de Leon, former congressman Vicente Sandoval and PCSD executive director Romeo Dorado as members. The foundation should have secured separate SEP clearances for occupation of Sabsaban Falls, development of the place, cutting of trees, construction of cottages and others, Belena said. Engr. Teodoro Baltazar, chief of the PCSD Enforcement Unit, took up reports of felling trees on ndings of Robert Paalan, of Brookes Point Federation of Tribal Councils. Baltazar also sought the issuance of a cease and desist order stopping the foundation from doing any further development in the premises. Likewise listed in the charge sheets are Barangay Ipilan Chairman Jonathan Lagrada with Kagawad Artizo Mandawa, Edgar Sadang, Jane Araullo, Wilfredo Rodriguez, Adelaido Cacacha, Melchor Inog and SK Chairman Joana Jane Enero. Along with Barangay Aribungos Chairman Ratib Milosin and his Kagawad Nora Francisco, Elmer Sadang, Leonard Martinez, Sabtaine Abdulsattal, Renaldo Inso, Nashran Taha, Maylene Utalah and SK Chairman Inso, and Sister Xenia Mae Juanitas of the Missionaries Association of the Philippines. In an earlier complaint led with the National Commission on Indigenous People, the federation of tribal councils accused the foundation of developing Sabsaban Falls without the required free and prior informed consent, and certicate of pre-condition. The certicate which the commission issues on the basis of an approved consent is among the requirements for SEP clearance. Other vital documents are social acceptability as certied by the indigenous people in the area in the form of the said consent endorsed by the barangay, municipal and provincial government. Herminia Caabay, PCSD Legal Ofcer, said a memorandum of agreement between the foundation and Brookes Point town was not a substitute of an SEP clearance and the solicited signatures didnot supplant the needed consent as part of social acceptability.

IN BRIEF
Bulacan pupils noted
CITY OF MALOLOSGovernor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado is giving out 200,000 notebooks to Grade 2 pupils this month. The said notebook project under the Program for Children aims to ease the nancial burden of the parents of the elementary pupils to help make ends meet without hampering the means to attend classes. Besides being able to help the learners, I also wish to meet and discuss their plans, he said. Rowena Joson-Tiongson, provincial Social Welfare and Development Ofce, Grade 3 pupils would get their supply next. Last Monday, Alvarado visited Barasoain Elementary School and handed out notebooks to the pupils.

Health coupon model

LUCENA CITY-Governor David Suarez said the health coupon of Quezon has been nominated to the Galing Pook Awards 2012. The program authorizes village chiefs from 39 towns and two cities to issue the coupon for indigent patients to give them access to services in province-run hospitals. Each village chief has a minimum P25,000 worth of these coupons yearly, Suarez said, noting that the allocation is based on the localitys population. He said the barangay heads have been clustered to facilitate distribution to the beneciaries while ensuring accountability and preventing any diversion. Suarez said the province has simplied a componenent of the health program to enable the capitol to reach even far-ung towns and villages. The Department of Interior and Local Government is encouraging executives to come up with innovative and cost-effective measures to speed up delivery of basic services while giving incentives to come up with best practices. Benjie A. Antioquia

Coast Guard auxiliary has new head

VICE Admiral Edmund Tan, Coast Guard chief, led the joint turnover of command of the national leaders and district directors held at the Visayan Maritime Academy. Rear Adm. Danilo Cabalde replaced Vice Adm. Higinio Mendoza Jr. as the new national auxiliary director. Tan, in his speech, assured the auxiliarists his agencys continued support as partner organization. According to Cabalde, Onward to a Better and Excellent Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary is the core of his term. With the mission to assist PCG in four major functions -Maritime Search and Rescue, Maritime Safety, Maritime Environmental Protection and Community Relations--the operations of component units will be standardized. Plans and programs for trainings are being developed and shall be implemented in no time in order to continually improve the quality, effective and efcient members of the Auxiliary, Cabalde said. Cabalde graduated civil engineering at Feati University and took his masteral degree in Construction Project Management at the Ateneo de Manila University and Structural Engineering in the University of the Philippines. As professional civil engineer, he became part of the several multi-million housing projects for the Royal Commission of Jubail and Royal Air Defense in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the late 70s. Cabalde is also a licensed real estate broker, who served as executive vice president of MultiAddweal Corporation and scientist for the National Research Council of the Philippines. He is chairman of Supreme Builders, and president of Cabalde & Cabalde Realty Corp. and Designers Pad. He became a member of PCGA since 1998 under the 106th Squadron of CGAD NCR-CL. Cabalde became director auxiliary squadron on 2002 to 2004; 2006 to 2010. In 2010 he became deputy national director for operations. He is married to former Feati professor turned businesswoman Lorna Agu Gutierrez and father to Lynette, Loulette, Daniel and Lorraine. Gigi Muoz David

Lawmaker lines up P142-m projects

By Jessica M. Bacud
TUGUEGARAO CITYRep. Randy Ting, said at least P142.3 million has been set for the education, infrastructure, health and livelihood in the third district of Cagayan. He said P20 million for Students assistance (Scholarship), and P3.3 million of computer sets, P91 million will go to infrastructure projects, P21 million for health for its nancial assistance, and P7 million for livelihood assistance. The construction of school buildings will give the populace access to education, a tool to achieve self-improvement, Ting said. About 90 computer sets worth P1.5 million have been distributed to public schools in Pallua Sur, Pallua Norte, Baggay, Cattaggaman Elementary school, along with classroom furniture. Information and communication technology is crucial in waging a campaign against illiteracy, Ting said. Ting said he led a measure for the conversion to a national highway the local road traversing the villages of Gadu, Carilucud, Ubong, Parog-Parog, Bantay, Nabbotuan, and Palao of Solana going to Barangay Macutay in Kalinga. Another bill took up the road across the villages of Sampaguita, Solana; Warat, Piat; La suerte, Cataruan, Nanuccauan, Bayabat of Amulung to Alcala town. Ting said the twin measures have been appoved last May 17.

Bay City brightens up

BATANGAS CITYMobile service provider and leading telco retailer Sun Cellular has opened a branch of The Sun Shop at the second oor of the Bay City Mall here. Faraday Go, vice president for Retail Management and Corporate Sales, said the new outlet welcomes all potential and existing subscribers who seek to meet their communication needs through Sun Cellulars best-value services. Along with our network-widening projects, we also prioritize the need to make our products and services more accessible to our customers, she said. Home to a pool of friendly and accommodating personnel, this branch also handles all product inquiries, sales and customer service transactions. For more information on Sun Cellulars latest products and outlets, visit www.suncellular. com.ph or call its toll-free hotline 200. Like us at Facebook page on www.facebook.com/ suncellularph and on Twitter account at www. twitter.com/suncelltweets. Sun Cellular is a member of the PLDT Group.

Chinese rm gives up smelting in Eastern Visayas

CENTURY Huaguang Smelting Inc., a subsidiary of publicly-listed Century Peak Metals Holdings Corp., will stop its smelting project in Leyte due to nancial constraints facing its technology partner and investor in China. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Tuesday, Century Peak said its mainland partner sought the stoppage of the project. CHGSI shall discontinue the development of its ferro-nickle smelting project and other related operations located at the Leyte Industrial Development Estate in Isabel, Leyte upon request of CHGSIs investor and technology partner in China to halt the smelting plant due to financial difficulties in China, Enrico Trinidad, corporate information officer, said in a statement. CHGSI has halted all development work related to the ferro-nickle smelting project, Trinidad said. He said Century Peak will channel its resources in expanding its mining activities in Dinagat Island. Century Peak owned 55 percent of CHGSI. CHGSI registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority in 2009. July G. Rada

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ART is not a topic we talk about a lot. Artsy is not something we aspire to be. Here, art isnt hip or trendy. We have a pseudoworking knowledge of the concept of art and the Picassos and the Michelangelos of this world, but thats about it. Talk to the average Pinoy and its highly unlikely that hell be able to name even one Filipino artist.
In 1976, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila was established to be the countrys artistic hub. Its purpose was to display art from all over the world to broaden the Filipinos awareness of different cultures expressed through art. Ten years later, the museum expanded to include Philippine artan obscure, often forgotten discipline. Since then, the Met has been a champion

Nuneluncio Alvarado Poisonous Leaves Oil on canvas 1996

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to the local contemporary art scene. Its programs were always to study the creative process, aesthetics and art narratives of our artists and to develop museological functions within a Filipino framework. In 2010, the exhibit, Re-Collect: Revisiting the Met Collection, was mounted, showcasing the entire art collection of the museum for the rst time. Composed of over a hundred art pieces created by Filipino artists, including paintings, prints and sculptures, it was a visual narrative of Philippine modern

historyfrom the 1950s to the 1990swith emphasis on social concerns, circumstances and victories. This year, a similar exhibit is on display. Re/Curating the Met Collection 1948-2011 serves as the second presentation of the Met collection in its entirety. The exhibits press notes describes it as an invitation to look back at the countrys recent history through the same works but which have been organized to explore, rst, use of materials and techniques, themes, genres and, nally, using portions of

it to usher engagement with new art forms. Various pieces like the Manongs in the Rockies by Venancio Igarta, Myth of Bukidnon Creation by Roberto Feleo and Bum na Bum by Pablo Baen Santos provide a range of emotions and visual representations of Filipino life and important social issues. Also in the mix are abstract expressions by Phyllis Zaballero and the dramatic guration of Flor Contemplacion by national artist Ben Cab. The exhibit, which ran until June 9, sought to provoke thinking and discussion by looking into and evaluating the past; and how it relates to the present and perhaps, the future. It was also an invitation to update, a welcome of sorts to new art forms, as the museum hoped to inspire artists to come up with their own artnew expressions that it can eventually present to the public. As an enrichment exercise, the presentation of the collection was an opportunity to reassess the relevance of individual works in a collection and the relevance of the collection itself in the context of designing museum programs and their roles in museology in general. The Met also believes in exposing to art even those who do not go to galleries. As part of the effort to reintroduce art to the public, the Met partnered with SM Supermalls to literally bring art to the malls, a kind of presentation that makes art less intimidating to the uninitiated. The two institutions have previously joined forces for the Abakada ng Sining, Likhaan: Visual Arts and Ako Self Portraits: From 1800s to the Present. This time, they are presenting and fusing two art formsfashion and photography. As most of us are familiar with both disciplines, Fashion Take is a fantastic way to get people interested in the subject. A diverse documentation of Philippine clothing from 1903 to recent years, the exhibit highlights fashion as seen through photographs, paintings and sketches of Filipino photographers, artists and fashion designers. Covering such a vast period, Fashion Take shows the evolution of local fashion and how it wasand still is instrumental in dening eras. The Met thinks of fashion as a key player in reecting values, shifting common ideas and molding attitudes, leading to the shaping of the aesthetic notions of a people. The exhibit seeks to examine the power of clothing and its impact on Philippine society. Fashion Take is curated by Met trustee and consulting curator Corazon S. Alvina. It opened at the SM Mall of Asia on June 6 and ran till June 13. The show will then travel to SM Megamall and SM Pampanga in the coming months. The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is located at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard in Manila. For more details, visit www.metmuseum.ph.

Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation directors: Fernando Zobel, Butch Campos Jr., Tony Aquino, Ed Cruz, Atty. Arnel Casanova and John Tan

Sen. Pia Cayetano and Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation president Tony Aquino

Taguig City representative Jorge Bocobo with marketing manager of Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation Ayin Fabian
A symph on wowed th y of lights, music a e Bonifacio crowds at the gra nd entertainment High Stre n et Centra d launch of l anotoc, Borgy M ad e Tattoo H ic d of Noma d adban Bro s Dong Busines , Ronquillo nd ra Tattoo b or bassad am a Georgin d Tim ilson an W Yap

THE past few days have been pleasantly hectic, thanks to fun happenings in different parts of the metro, which certainly continues to live up to its reputation as the party capital of Asia. Heres why. At the heart of Global City Bonifacio High Street (BHS) Central, an 80-meter wide landscape displaying the beauty of nature amidst the magnicence of modern architecture, is an extension of Bonifacio High Street, where you nd a collection of pavilions, each uniquely designed, yet collectively complementing each other. It was recently inaugurated amidst beating drums and a showcase of music, with Fort Bonifacio

Development Corp. and Ayala Land executives heading the w e l c o m e committee chairman B u t c h Campos, vice-chairman Fernando Zobel, president Tony Aquino, directors John Tan and Atty. Arnel Casanova, Taguig Rep. Jorge Bocobo. Symphonies of light and sound enveloped the venue while

guests were treated to an abundance of thespic talents, much to the enjoyment of the crowd. An energetic marching band also showed off not only their talent in handling musical instruments but also their skill in choreography. BHS Central prides itself with a wide array of choices for shoppers, fashion seekers, and

At Jade Vine (from left): owner Sonny Alvendia, journalist Jullie Yap Daza, columnist, Josie Darang, and president/ general manager Bert Torrijos (back)

Marissa Gerodias, Geena Zablan, Jill Gerodias- Borja, Apple Sotto, Jill Gerodias- Borja, Jenilee Gerodias-Slagle and Gerry Lugapo

those looking for the ultimate culinary experience, all in the same area, framed by world-class architecture that denitely takes the urban lifestyle to a higher level. A night with Chicane Tattoo, Manilas number one broadband, presented top DJ Chicane at an exclusive onenight performance at Republiq. Producing some of the most enduring trance tunes of the decade, Chicanes passion for music serves as great inspiration for audiophiles. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the rst-ever online lifestyle site in the country, LiveTattoo.ph which offers exciting freebies, privileges, discounts and downloads that match their passions. Enter the LiveTattoo.ph portal by signing up, using a Tattoo Prepaid or Postpaid number or Tattoo@ Home account number. Once in, theres no stopping in claiming your desired deals and perks from over 50 partner merchants, exclusive to Tattoo. Bulletin Board Jade Vines Ballroom Competition. The newly renovated Jade Vine Restaurant & Executive Inn on UN Avenue

Marco Polo Hotels and the Xin Tian Ti Development Corp. are teaming up to build an impressive 313room Marco Polo Ortigas hotel on Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

NEW HOTEL IN ORTIGAS

The book 50 Shades of Grey has sold 10 million copies in 37 countries and is the fastest-selling paperback of all time, a record previously held by the Harry Potter series.

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is hosting a ballroom dancing competition tomorrow, June 28, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at P400 per person, inclusive of a set Anto in dinner. Call 524-8601 and 524- Barandette Ocampo, Phoeme a and Isab la el Roces 8605 for reservations. New Chicken Outlet. Manangs Chicken recently opened its 9th outlet in the metropolis, at Wilcon City Center, along Visayas Ave., Quezon City. 100 percentFilipino owned and part of the MMG Group, the chain of food e counters is operated by Giabella Leah D e and Foods Corp., led by its president Chican n a Jill Gerodias-Borja and Guzm chief executive ofcer Jenilee Gerodias-Slagle. ----------O---------YOUR WEEKEND CHUCKLE: My grandfather is 90 and still doesnt need glasseshe drinks straight from the bottle! Divine M ----------O---------Mikha aitland-Sm ela Gre it For feedback, Im at gory an h, (center) d Steph bobzozobrado@gmail.com en K
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Marco Polo Hotels vice president for project development Ting Wah, Marco Polo Hotels president Steve Kleinschmidt, Xin Tian Ti president and chief executive ofcer Samuel Po and chairman Victor Co during the signing of the agreement between Marco Polo Hotels and Xin Tian Ti Development Corporation.

STRENGTHENING

By Dinna Chan Vasquez

WELCOME a new and powerful player to the Ortigas hotel scene. Marco Polo Hotels and the Xin Tian Ti Development Corp. are teaming up to build an impressive 313-room Marco Polo Ortigas hotel on Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
The hotel is scheduled to open in 2014. A signing ceremony was held in Manila and attended by Steve Kleinschmidt, Marco Polo Hotels president; Samuel Po, XTT president; government ofcials and VIP guests. Xin Tian Ti is a development corporation established by First SLP to manage the hotel and tourism-related businesses. First SLP Holdings is a duly registered company in the Philippines, headquartered in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The company fully owns JS Unitrade Merchandise Inc. JSU has emerged as one of the top 300 corporations in the country as a prime mover of baby care, feminine hygiene, and geriatric care products with annual revenues of over $120 million. Its success derives from its dedication to achieve supreme quality in service and the products it distributes. Next to China, the Philippines has the most number of Marco Polo hotels in Asia. Marco Polo Ortigas is the third addition to Marco Polos growing portfolio of hotels in the Philippines. The other two hotels are located in Cebu and Davao. Marco Polo Hotels is known for its excellent services and rst-class signature touches, we are incredibly excited to be afliated with this reputable hotel brand in Asia Pacic for the Marco Polo Ortigas, a P3-billion investment, said Po. We are delighted to the addition of this hotel, located in the prime location of the capital of the Philippines. Our rapid growth and development in the Philippines and China has further strengthened our brand and its awareness throughout Asia Pacic, said Kleinschmidt. The contemporary ve-star Marco Polo Ortigas offers a spectacular view of the city center and direct access to Meralco Avenue in Ortigas. This hotel will be alliance of excellent design and well-planned development and will feature well-appointed 313 rooms and upscale suites. To provide ultimate comfort to its guests, the hotel will open Marco Polos signature Continental Club oor with exclusive and unrivaled privileges. The hotel will not only break the the visual monotony of skyscrapers taking over the Ortigas Center, but will provide upscale amenities which includes extensive meeting facilities, signature all-day dining restaurants, a Chinese restaurant, a lobby lounge and a Sky Bar that offers a compelling view of city skyline. Indoor and outdoor amenities will be set in place, including an indoor swimming pool, health club and spa. Marco Polo Hotels roots are rmly in Asia, offering a hospitality experience that is warm, efcient, and distinctly Asian. Its hotels, located in key business centers in Asia Pacic, includes Beijing, Foshan, Hong Kong, Jinjiang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Wuhan and Xiamen in China; Cebu and Davao in the Philippines; and Phuket in Thailand. Marco Polo Hotels is wholly-owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd; a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property and investments in communications and container-terminal operations.

The contemporary ve-star Marco Polo Ortigas, an alliance of excellent design and well-planned development, will feature well-appointed 313 rooms and upscale suites, meeting facilities, signature dining outlets, lobby lounge and a sky bar where one can have a panoramic view of the city skyline.

Art contest focuses on transforming lives

THE awarding ceremony of 2012 Pro-Friends Art Competition was graced by the tilts winners and contestants. The awarding ceremony was led by St. Edward Integrated School (SEIS) Board of Trustee, Crisanto Hilario, and SEIS Principal, Dr. John Cabalo. This years art competition theme was Transforming Filipino Lives Through Education. Entries from the different Cavite projects of Pro-Friends centered on how education plays an important role in the transformation of the life of every Filipino. Dr. Cynthia Leyson of Carmona Estates bagged the first place in the competition. The 2nd place winner is Ronnel Santamena who resides in Greensborough Subdivision while the artwork of Lancaster Estates resident Sherielly San Luis was awarded 3rd place. The 2012 Pro-Friends Art Competition was sponsored by St. Edward Integrated School. St. Edward Integrated School will initially offer Kindergarten 1 and 2, Grades 1 to 4 for the primary level, and Grade 7 and 8 (first and second year courses in high school).

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Adding fun to recess

RECESS is something kids look forward to. Now Tupperware gives kids a bigger reason to enjoy it with its newest line of baon container. The Lunch Set includes a Mini Tumbler and a Small Square Rounds, which guarantees that food and beverages are nutritious and snacks like sandwiches and cookies stay crisp and delicious in the virtually air-tight Small Square Rounds. It has sheer polished windows for easy viewing and a tab on seal for easy opening. Kids also stay hydrated all day with the Mini Tumbler, a 266ml capacity glass with liquid-tight seal that prevents leaks and spills. They can also bring this container everywhere in the handy Drawstring Bag.

Back-to-school shopping without any worries

Citibank cardholders dont have to worry about back-to-school expenses this year. Citibank offers shopping for back-to-school essentials in installment at 0 percent interest at SM Department Store and Metro Gaisano outlets nationwide. This deal is available under Citibanks 0 percent PayLite, Pay Later promotion, which gives cardholders a bonus treat of deferring their first month installment after one month at SM Department Store. At Metro Gaisano, they can pay three months later or on the 4th statement date after their purchase. O ff e r e d u n t i l J u l y 1 5 , t h e PayLite Installment Plan at SM Department Store is available for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P5,000 and for P3,000 at Metro Gaisano. Citibank PayLite installment plan offers 0 percent interest or affordable monthly add-on rates at participating establishments nationwide, allowing card members to pay in light and easy installments for up to 24 months. For information, call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995-9999 or visit www. citibank.com.ph.

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talents and awards

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THE ARTS AND CULTURE ,Talento Cebuano and P.E.O.P.L.E (People Enhancing Opportunities Propelling Leadership Excellence) held on June 16, 2012 and the forthcoming Tourism Congress (8 a.m.to 5 p.m., June 28, Cebu Intl Convention Center) and Tourism Congress Night (6 p.m. to 10 p.m., June 28, 2012, Marco Polo Hotel), plus he More Fun In Cebu poster contest and the Fun Run are the main events of the 2012 CCCI CBM Tourism, with the theme More Fun In Cebu : Sustaining Growth and Global Presence. Let the pictures speak for themselves. (Next issue-FUN RUN)

People Success Story. From left: Melanie Ng, Tes Chan, Ted Locson, CCCI president Prudge Gesta, awardee Dr. Gweendolyn Suico Crescencio, literature mentor, lyricist and composer, MCE, and USJR VP-Academic Fr. Manuel Bolilla, OAR

GMA7 actor Mike Tan with hordes of fans

The Junior Asian Troubadors of Wilson and Melanie Ng

Potential Talents with Ayala general manager Joy Pollozo, Elbert Benaro (Holy Guardian Angels Choir); Joie Catamora ( Lhuillier scholar from Basak); Christine Escuadro ( USC-Girls ); Anne Nicole Domughu (AteneoSacred Heart); Chesil Acab (CIT-University); Aljoe Bacus ( Little Angel Montessori) ; Gesta and CCCI past president Sam Chioson The Monster Duet of Jennifer Holiday ( Arlene Daub of Labangon) and Jessica Sanchez ( Erwin Dilao of Talisay) of Speechcom/Lhuillier scholars Outstanding Talentos with Gesta- Rhea May Sadaya from Medillin and Jude Guitamondoc

The modern dance from Broadway, Burlesque from Benedicto College

Sexy shades of success

By Ed Biado
THE last 12 months have been fantastic for British author E. L. James, one of Time magazines 100 Most Inuential People in the World for 2012. Her first book, the widely successful and highly controversial erotic novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, is a hot topic worldwide. The rst volume in the Fifty Shades trilogy, the New York Times bestselling book was published last year as on e-book and printon-demand paperback editions. Today, the series has sold 10 million copies in 37 countries and is the fastest-selling paperback of all time, a record previously held by the Harry Potter series. In a nutshell, Fifty Shades centers on recent college graduate Anastasia Steelea virginand her experiences, conicts and struggles with Christian Grey, a young billionaire with adventurous sexual proclivities seemingly stemming from childhood abuse. Dubbed Mommy porn by American media, the book series is sexually explicit and notable for exploring themes of bondage, domination and sadomasochism. Married women in their 30s are reported to be the books primary market, while teenage girls and those in college are their secondary market. As one of the most shocking examples of female erotica, the bestselling

LG pushes green education

LG puts itself in the frontline with Meralco as it spearheads a campaign to educate its consumers on convenient lifes tyle options without having to worry about the electricity bill through its latest line of energy efficient home appliances. We want to help tackle the environmental challenges and make peoples lives at home more sustainable. As a company dedicated to making Life Good we create, design, and deliver innovative electronics for tomorrows generation. And we feel very obligated to future generations in sustaining our natural resources. Going beyond developing energy efficient home appliances we also seek to provide consumers quick and simple ways to saving energy, said Sungwoo Nam, president and managing director of LG Electronics Philippines. Energy is a result of two parameters namely kilowatts and hours. You can manage your electricity consumption by either using more efficient appliances or shorten the time you use the appliances or both. You can also make use of the Meralco Appliance Calculator to help you manage your electricity bill, said Danny Aquillo, Meralcos senior manager of Customer Solutions and Innovation. To learn more about how you can reduce your carbon foot print visit www. meralco.com.ph or www.lg.com/ph

status of Fifty Shades is attributed to word of mouth, viral marketing and the discreet nature of electronic reading devices. However, literary experts have been quite critical of the three-book set, calling the prose clunky, the plot clichd, the descriptions awful and the heroine weak. Its origin as a fan ction based on Stephanie Meyers Twilight novels is also a fact that doesnt sit well with the literary elite. So why is Fifty Shades so phenomenal? Despite the technical shortcomings and James obvious

lack of mastery in writing, contemporary reviewers say that the author does manage to keep the reader engaged. Some claim its all the sex and the vivid descriptions of sexuality while others believe that its the emotional relationship between Anastasia and Christian that make the ladies turning the page. Whatever the reason is, its enough for Hollywood studios to fight over. In March this year, Universal Pictures and Focus Features acquired the rights to adapt the trilogy into a film, beating Warner

Bros., Sony and Paramount. It is reported that Ian Somerhalder and Ashley Benson are interested to play the lead roles. Angelina Jolie is said to be in talks to direct while American Psycho writer Bret Easton Ellis has expressed interest to write the screenplay. The movies development is still in its earliest stages, so dont expect it to hit theaters anytime soon. But the books (and e-books) do happen to be available at bookstores (and e-bookstores) everywhere. You know what to do. *wink

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21 On a cargo ship, say 23 Mink cousin 24 Actor/utist roomies mailbox label that sounds like a crook? 28 Jodie Foster title role 31 First apartment, perhaps 32 TV host/singer roomies mailbox label that sounds like a vital sign? 37 Begins a concert tour 38 Flamenco shout 39 Cyberspace giant 41 Waikiki wreath 42 Digestion-related commercial prex 45 Actress/comic roomies mailbox label that sounds like an auto safety feature? 48 Youth who ew too near the sun 50 Appointment 51 Actress/cartoonist roomies mailbox label that sounds like an airport employee? 54 Frankfurts state 58 Winningest NFL coach 59 Resentful 60 Former eft

63 Screenwriter/actor roomies mailbox label that sounds like an old announcer? 65 Track 66 Net business 67 Sesame Street giggler 68 Heredity unit 69 Now! relative 70 Road sign silhouette Down 1 Half a 60s quartet 2 Get a life? 3 Game you usually lose 4 3-Down player, e.g. 5 Nimble 6 Seine ller 7 30-ton computer 8 Ristorante offering 9 Invent 10 Gun 11 Stein ller 12 MD for women 15 Desert rises 18 Work the party, in a way 22 Opposite of exo25 A Passage to India heroine

26 Montana, once 27 Respectful response 29 Not clerical 30 Alibi provider, sometimes 32 Pueblo people 33 Smart guy? 34 Make good on 35 However, briey 36 Blabbed 40 Plug end? 43 Railroad crossing 44 That hurt my feelings! 46 Code of conduct 47 Visibly furious 49 Cook on the range 52 Conspires 53 Poke, kitten-style 55 Elegance 56 Note next to a red F, maybe 57 Miscue 59 Circular road 60 Frothy traditional beverage 61 __ of Destruction: 1965 protest song 62 Pallid 64 Peeples of Fame

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GMA Network unveiled its new shows over lunch at its 17th oor executive lounge recently amidst talk of buyout and merger.
GMA Entertainment TV Group hopes the series it recently launched, Makapiling Kang Muli with Richard Gutierrez and Carla Abellana could give the Kapamilya network reason to be alarmed. Mark Anthony Fernandez and Sarah Lahbati add avor to the drama with powerful support from Phillip Salvador, Robert Arevalo, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil and Gloria Romero. Lets see how the competition takes a turn in the coming weeks. The network is also hoping its new series, One True Love, will redeem it from the repetitive themes it had been offering lately. The show premiered on June 11, and features hot matinee idol Alden Richards and young star Louise delos Reyes, Agot Isidro, who recently bolted out of the Kapamilya lot, debuts as Kapuso in this series. Together Forever, which popped on screen June 17, features popular tanden Elmo Magalona and Julie Ann San Jose. Under the direction of Dick Lindayag it tells the story of how a fateful accident will bridge two people and change the lives of three siblings. Premiering Aug. 5 is the new edition of Protg now called The Battle for the big artista break. Amid these new shows that the network is barking about, members of the media couldnt help but ask the most important question in their mind. Is GMA Network up for sale? Or, is Manny V. Pangilinan, who also owns TV5, buying GMA Network? Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, who joined the group for lunch, said, That rumor is persistent. I will not say the network is not for sale. Why not, if the price is right? But as of now, the ownersapart from my family, there are two other families (Duavit and Jimenez) have not reached an agreement on the price that we should be compelled to sell. The members of the media were disappointed. But until now, the rumors continue to drift in the air, with MVP thats Manny Pangilinanbeing quoted by business reporters that a deal with GMA Network could be had by the end of the year. We will wait, Manny, FLG, for it to happen. In the meantime, do your jobs rst. And that is to keep GMA Networks ratings up for FLG, and consolidate TV5 and make it a protable venture for MVP.

Among the new shows that will be seen onscreen this year is a talk show that will be hosted by Many Pacquiaos better half, Jinkee Pacquiao. The show will be called Love. Life. Jinkee steps into the spotlight as host of a talk show. Many of course, after hearing this news, couldnt control their eyebrows that had risen uncontrollably. I couldnt help but burst into a loud laughter just trying to bring those eyebrows, plucked or tattooed, down by saying, gels, gels, calm downyou are not the shows market! Their reaction was even louder giggles. Anyway, Jinkee aside, host or just wife of Pacquiao, GMA Network is upbeat about their new programs and hopes the network could wrestle back its lost ground in the primetime block now dominated by the Kapamilya network, thanks to Walang Hanggan. Luna Blanca premiered on May 21 with the rst four weeks featuring child stars Jillian Ward as Luna and Mona Louise Rey as Blanca. Soon, these characters will be played by Barbie Forteza and Bea Binene and later Heart Evangelista Bianca King. Oh, the network has name for the series dont laugh now, please! multigenerational serieswhatever that means. Now, can any series from competing networks work against Kapamilyas Walang Hanggan? Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes in One True Love

Richard Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Sarah Lahbati in Makapiling Kang Muli

Without a doubt, the Kapuso channel has a tight grip on the afternoon block with drama series that have been consistently topping the ratings. Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? piloted on June 4 with Geoff Eigenmann, Jennica Garcia, Jackie Rice and Michael de Mesa. Faithfully started its run on June 18, with Maxene Magalona, Isabel Oli, Vaness del Moral, Michelle Madrigal, Isabelle Daza, Marc Abaya and Mike Tan. On July 9, Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa joins the fray. It stars Jennylyn Mercado and Sid Lucero.

My Daddy Dearest, which premiered on June 11, with Ogie Alcasid and Jolina Magdangal and new child star Milkcah Wynne Nacion, completes the networks second quarter offerings. Also, the network has other shows lined up for this second semester. Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey in Luna Blanca

Rendezvous of OPM icons

By Nickie Wang
IF LOUD cheers and applause were the only gauge of someones popularity, then it is safe to say that Dulce and Piolo Pascual were the most popular Original Pinoy Music singers that performed on June 16 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Introduced as one of the great divas of the country, alongside Rachel Alejandro and Vernie Varga, the Cebuana singer and theater actress received thundering cheers as soon as she stepped on stage and hit the rst note of Louie Ocampos original, Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin. Then there was also the Kapamilya actor Piolo that received loud applause (and giggles from the female members of the crowd) when the dashing star sang his rendition of Kailangan Kita, an Ogie Alcasid original. Called Icons at the Mall of Asia Arena, the concert was the showpiece of the newly built concert and sporting venues ofcial launch. Attended by almost 20,000 OPM acionados, the concert was, well, a festival of local music performed by the most celebrated and world-class Filipino singers. The show, including speeches and ribboncutting, was scheduled to start at 8 p.m. and it was loyal generation like Jed Madela, Juris, Richard Poon endeared the crowd with their power vocals in songs Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, Sino Ako, and Ikaw ang Pangarap. Then, Freddie Aguilar, representing the 70s icons, went solo onstage with his iconic song Anak. Though most of the performers that night were ABS-CBN stars, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez made their presence felt. The power couple sang Hanggan Ngayon, Kailan Koy Ikaw, and Pangarap Ko ay Ibigin Ka, songs which inspired by Ogies love and admiration to his then girlfriend and now wife, Regine. The show didnt fail to showcase world-class talents. And when we talk about world-class talents, Lea Salonga is probably rst on everybodys list. The Tony Awardwinning singer graced the stage with her charming performance of I think Im In Love and Till I Met You. She was later joined by Journeys Arnel Pineda, who awkwardly sang the ballads Dont Know What To Do, Dont Know What To Say and Hold On. Nonetheless, Arnel was able to pull it though going off key and off beat at times. In speaking of being off key, 80s balladeer Basil Valdez was the apparent letdown of the entire Main attraction OPM is the main theme of the concert. In his number Erik Santos two-hour musical extravaganza. (who effortlessly sang Nais Ko) Singers more popular to the young and Martin Nievera (who belted to its timetable. The concert proper commenced at exactly 8:30. The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra that made its public debut that night opened the show, and Ryan Cayabyab was the conductor. Like in any live performances, the show was not awless. There was a technical glitch when the white drape covering the entire stage that was supposed to fall automatically was suspended in the middle of the stage for a couple of minutes. It distracted the audience. That slight technical glitch, however, didnt ruin the entire show. First batch of performers, which denitely set the mood of concert, were the vocal group The Company, Christian Bautista, and Jose Mari Chan singing the latters original songs and compositions like Can We Just Stop And Talk Awhile, Tell Me Your Name and Beautiful Girl. Hosts Pops Fernandez and Jim Paredes also brought life to the show. Matter of fact, they played a big part. Their spiels guided the audience on what to expect in the next group of performers. They dished out trivia on local music perking up the audience with their commentary and their usual pitch of the concert venue.

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out May Minamahal in his usual shouting style) overpowered him many ways. The three singers that represented three generations of balladeers performed their rendition of Cayabyab, Willy Cruz and George Canseco songs. Meanwhile, one of the more stimulating numbers of the night was Bamboo Maalacs. The musician glided the stage singing the anthemic Noypi. He wad joined by equally charged up dance group, G Force. Adding comic relief to the show was the comedy duo Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo and Pokwang. They easily made the crowd laugh with their spontaneous interpretation of current events and impersonation of some known personalities like Dionesia Pacquiao, Rey Langit, Mike Enriquez and singers Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. They left the stage after performing the novelty Ngumiti Tumawa Magsaya Kumanta. The penultimate part of the show was Gary Vs music video featuring his original composition which gives tribute to Henry Sy, the patriarch of SM Prime Holdings Inc. The concert was then capped off with all the performers including the hosts, but excluding Regine and Ogie, returning on the stage singing a song, which is denitely not an OPM, Impossible Dream.

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