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ENERGY, CLIMATE RISKS

ADB financing for RE projects, not fossil gas, being pushed by civil society organizations

CLIMATE campaigners stage a protest at the Asian Development Bank headquarters in Mandaluyong City on June 15, 2022, to call on the participants of the 2022 Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) to commit to make the low-carbon energy transition in Asia and the Pacific happen quickly enough to stay under the 1.5°C limit for global warming– this means a just transition to renewable energy before 2050. ACEF is one of the largest international events covering key aspects of clean energy promotion in Asia. High-level decision-makers, investors, businesses, and experts from Asia and throughout the world attend the event. It is hosted and co-organized annually by the ADB. JIMMY DOMINGO

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HE Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) efforts to finance renewable energy (RE) and not false solutions such as fossil gas should be scaled up before it’s too late, according to civil society organizations (CSOs).

In a briefing on Thursday, NGO Forum on ADB Energy Campaigns and Policy Strategist Tanya Lee Roberts-Davis said investing in fossil gas, or “short-sighted technocratic fixes” such as carbon capture technologies, should be replaced with investments in clean energy sources. Roberts-Davis said attendees at the recent Asia Clean Energy Forum 2022 were mainly composed of private proponents who were pushing for the adoption of “risky, speculative projects such as green and blended hydrogen” and have the most to gain from these proposals. “So, who has been in the room so far that we’ve seen at the Asian clean energy forum? It’s been primarily private-sector proponents, centering the discussion on risky speculative projects, such as green and blended hydrogen production and carbon capture projects, waste-to-energy projects and others,” Roberts-Davis said. “For these we remain highly cognizant that the key actors be-

ROBERTS-DAVIS: “We are reiterating our collective assertion to the ADB that the surest way to tackle economic climate and energy injustice, and to support a rights-based pathway that aims to avoid overshooting 1.5 degrees, would be to pivot entirely away from the systems that are carbon- and resource-intensive, as well as heavy greenhouse emitters.”

hind the push for a hydrogen society and for the expansion of carbon capture schemes are primarily oil and gas companies. As by design, these are the ones that will reap the profit of prolonged reliance on fossil fuels,” she added. Roberts-Davis said the ADB should heed the call of CSOs. If the aim of ADB is to help the re-

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gion attain net-zero, it must invest in renewables which is the only way the bank can meet the Paris Climate accord. “So in this regard, in relation to ACEF, we are reiterating our collective assertion to the ADB that the surest way to tackle economic climate and energy injustice, and to support a rights-based pathway that aims to avoid overshooting 1.5 degrees, would be to pivot entirely away from the systems that are carbon- and resource-intensive, as well as heavy greenhouse emitters,” she stressed. Fossil gas is not clean energy, as explained by Avril de Torres of the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED), who said these are composed of methane that traps heat in the atmosphere “far more effectively than carbon dioxide.” De Torres said because of this, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) also said in its 2021 assessment report that methane emissions should also be drastically reduced. What is worrisome, she said, is that Southeast Asia already has 117 gigawatts while East Asia has 77 gigawatts of new fossil gas power plant capacity that are still in the construction phase. In the report “Financing a Fossil Future,” CEED said 29.9 gigawatts of capacity is currently planned to expand gas development in the Philippines. Half or 14.1 gigawatts of the proposed gas expansion is being undertaken by San Miguel Corporation Global Power Corporation (SMC

Global Power). “Alarmingly, 84 percent of total financing for midstream gas projects mapped in the report are found to have been linked to public financial institutions. But ADB’s financing is not limited to the midstream industry that is also found to have funded the 2,500-megawatt gas power plants,” De Torres said. “As ADB hosts its annual ACEF, we want to remind them that fossil gas is not a clean energy. It is primarily composed of methane which leaks into the atmosphere at every stage of its life. Methane traps heat in the atmosphere far more effectively than carbon dioxide,” she added.

ing to lock in an increasing generation of waste over time,” he said in a presentation. “Substituting one form of dirty fossil fuel with another and claiming it as renewable is greenwashing. Worse, ADB’s suggestion to couple its climate harming projects with carbon capture technology is a huge distraction. Our time is running out, ADB should stop becoming a climate criminal before it is too late,” he also said in a statement. Civil society groups from

across Asia are condemning the Asian Development Bank’s Asia Clean Energy Forum 2022, hosted from June 14 to 17, as failing to provide a platform for discussion about real climate and energy solutions grounded in science and the lived realities of the region’s diverse communities. To highlight critical concerns about the ADB’s proposed and current energy investments, a range of events are being organized online and in person by community groups and their allies.

Plastic problem

In a statement, Yobel Putra, of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives-Asia Pacific, said apart from these, plastic is also on track to become a bigger climate problem compared to coal. Waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration is considered as a false climate solution, Putra said in a presentation on Thursday, since it is a carbon-intensive process that undermines carbon neutrality. This is the reason for the European Union’s decision to exclude WTE from its Sustainable Finance Taxonomy and “gradually withdraw” its financing for these types of activities. “It harms rather than supports the transition to a circular economy [discouraging waste prevention and recycling] while tend-

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Fed chair Powell sets path to restrain economy and stop runaway inflation By Rich Miller

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EDERAL Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took a step toward assuming the mantle of inflation slayer Paul Volcker, all but acknowledging that reining in runaway price pressures may result in a recession. correct themselves, so the Fed must reduce demand to meet a supply constrained world.” The shift in stance carries perils not only for the economy, but for financial markets and President Joe Biden. Stocks have tumbled in recent months as the Fed has tightened credit to get on top of inflationary pressures that have proved more persistent and widespread than it expected. While the markets took Wednesday’s rate increase in stride, they remain fragile.

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BIDEN has seen his popularity plunge as inflation has soared. A recession—and the higher unemployment that would bring— would rob the President of one of

JEROME POWELL, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Federal Reserve officials raised their main interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point and signaled they will keep hiking aggressively this year. BLOOMBERG

his few talking points in touting the benefits of his policies for the economy. Powell is likely to be grilled by lawmakers next week on why the Fed misjudged the severity of inflation and why it now believes there will be costs to eradicating it when he presents the central bank’s semi-annual review of monetary policy to Congress. Ex-Fed Chair Volcker is lionized within the Fed for breaking the back of double-digit inflation 40 years ago. What’s not always mentioned is that he had to put the economy through the wringer to do that—unemployment soared above 10 percent on his watch—and that his policies provoked a populist backlash from home builders and others who were particularly hard hit by the credit squeeze. Unlike Volcker, Powell said the Fed was not out to drive the economy into recession. But he effectively admitted that a downturn was possible, though he argued that it wouldn’t be the Fed’s fault. “Our objective really is to bring inflation down to 2 percent while the labor market remains strong,” Powell told reporters. “I think that what’s becoming more clear is that many factors that we don’t control are going to play a very significant role in deciding whether that’s possible or not,” in particular Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the potentially extended impact that could have on energy and food prices.

Downturn next year

AN increasing number of economists are projecting a downturn next year as the Fed struggles to get on top of inflation that’s running at its highest level in four decades. Nearly 70 percent of academic economists polled by the Financial Times and the University of Chicago foresee a contraction in gross domestic product next year, according to survey released June 13. Fed policy makers’ projections released after the meeting show the economy continuing to grow this year and next, though at a subpar pace. But they also foresee unemployment rising, something that usually only happens during a recession: Joblessness is forecast to rise to 4.1 percent at the end of 2024 from 3.6 percent now, according to the median forecast. While maintaining that a

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his is a Volcker-esque Fed. That means the Fed is willing to take a rise in unemployment and a recession to avert a repeat of mistakes of the 1970s. Supply shocks won’t correct themselves, so the Fed must reduce demand to meet a supply constrained world.”—Diane Swonk, chief economist at

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Declaring that it’s essential to bring inflation down, Powell engineered the central bank’s biggest interest-rate increase since 1994 on Wednesday and held out the distinct possibility of another jumbo three-quarter percentage point increase in July. He openly endorsed for the first time raising rates well into restrictive territory with the aim of cooling off the labor market and pushing joblessness up—a strategy that in the past has often resulted in an economic downturn. ‘This is a Volcker-esque Fed,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton LLP. “That means the Fed is willing to take a rise in unemployment and a recession to avert a repeat of mistakes of the 1970s. Supply shocks won’t

4.1-percent jobless rate would still be historically low, Powell made clear that the Fed’s No. 1 goal was not tending to the labor market but getting inflation under wraps. “I will begin with one overarching message,” the Fed chair said at the start of his press conference. “We’re strongly committed to bringing inflation back down, and we’re moving expeditiously to do so.” To that end, policy makers are projecting a steep rise in interest rates in coming months. They now see the federal funds rate they control rising to 3.4 percent by the end of this year and 3.8 percent at the end of 2023. That’s well above the 2.5-percent rate they reckon is neutral for the economy—neither spurring nor restricting growth— and compares with the current fund’s rate target of 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent. But even that won’t be enough to bring inflation fully back to the Fed’s 2-percent goal. It’s projected to end 2024 at 2.2 percent, compared with 6.3 percent now.

Keeping inflation in check

POWELL in particular stressed the importance of keeping inflation expectations in check and said that was one reason the Fed

abruptly decided to raise rates by three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday, instead of the half-point increase it had been telegraphing for weeks. It was an un-anchoring of inflation expectations that bedeviled Volcker and forced him into delivering such harsh monetary medicine to bring price gains under control, at one point pushing interest rates as high as 20 percent. Consumers, workers and businesses back then were convinced that inflation was headed ever higher, and so acted in ways that helped bring that about. Powell said that’s why policy makers can’t ignore run-ups in oil and food prices, even though they are outside its control. They affect how Americans view the outlook for inflation. “Powell is determined not to repeat the mistakes of Arthur Burns, who led the central bank during the wage-price spiral of the 1970s” and preceded Volcker as Fed chair, Anna Wong, Chief US Economist for Bloomberg Economics, said in a note. “Officials now appear to acknowledge that inflation is a real problem, and they are increasingly recognizing and accepting the costs that will come with tighter monetary policy.”

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BBM names 3 more nominees: JPE, DOJ chief Guevarra and AFP chief Faustino By Samuel P. Medenilla

R E S I D E N T- E L E C T F e r d i n a n d “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Friday announced three more Cabinet appointees during his administration. In a news statement, press secretarydesignate Rose Beatrix L. Cruz-Angeles said Marcos picked former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile to become the next presidential legal counsel. Enrile, 98, served three portfolios in separate periods during the administration of former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. — finance, justice, and later Minister of National Defense until 1986, when the Edsa revolt where he played a key role led to the ouster and exile of Marcos Sr. and his family. He and Marcos Jr. have since reconciled. “Enrile, a staunch supporter of Presidentelect Marcos and Vice President-elect Inday Sara Duterte during the 2022 elections, reaffirmed his commitment to serve the country and ensure the success of the incoming Marcos administration,” Angeles said on Friday. Angles said Marcos will also be appointing outgoing Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra as the next Solicitor General.

“Guevarra, who was chosen for his sterling performance as a lawyer for over 30 years, graduated magna cum laude majoring in Political Science from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1974,” Angeles said. She said Guevarra already accepted the nomination as Solicitor General-designate during his meeting with President-elect Marcos on Thursday. The last new addition to Marcos’s Cabinet is retired Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Jose Faustino Jr. Faustino will serve as Senior Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge of the Department of National Defense (DND). “A post he would later assume as Secretary on Nov. 13, 2022, in compliance with the one-year ban on the appointment of retired military officers under Republic Act 6975,” Angeles said. “Faustino and incoming National Security Adviser, Retired UP Prof. Clarita Carlos, met with President-elect Marcos on Thursday,” she added. Faustino is a graduate of the “Maringal” Class of 1988, and was the former commander of the Joint Task Force Mindanao and was a commanding General of the Philippine Army.

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PHL agri seen to gain from WTO deals on harmful subsidies, food export curbs By Jasper Emmanuel Y. Arcalas

HE Philippine agriculture sector stands to benefit from the slew of multilateral accords approved by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that involve curbing harmful fisheries subsidies and refraining from imposing food export restrictions. The 164 member-countries of the WTO on Friday approved a package that contained at least seven declarations and decisions during its high-level 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva, Switzerland. The package was a result of extended negotiations, as MC12 was scheduled to end last June 15 but talks continued nonstop from June 16 until the wee hours of June 17 (Geneva time). The package includes declarations on the multilateral body’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and another on emergency to food insecurity. A ministerial decision on exempting food purchases by the World Food Programme from export restrictions was adopted. Furthermore, trade ministers reached a consensus agreement curbing harmful subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF). The Philippine negotiating team, co-headed by Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo and Agriculture Undersecretary Fermin Adriano, expressed optimism that the country will benefit from these trade agreements struck by the WTO members-countries at MC12.

Rodolfo said the Philippines benefits from a provision of the fisheries deal that allows countries to provide support to their fishermen affected during times of disasters. “For a country that is very vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, the flexibility that we got which is allowing governments to support fisherfolks during times of disasters without the concern of getting disputed because of subsidies was very important,” Ceferino told reporters in a virtual press conference Friday afternoon. Agriculture Undersecretary Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero, who was part of the negotiating team and handled talks on the fisheries deal, said the approved agreement on curbing harmful fisheries subsidies “elevated the shared values to ensure sustainability” oceans, particularly eliminating overfishing and overcapacity. Natividad-Caballero added that the deal was also clear in eliminating “sanctioned” IUUF in a “non-discriminatory and transparent regime.” Rodolfo said the Philippines was also able to secure government capability to support fishermen, including artisanal fisheries, within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone with a reference to International Law of the Sea. “[The deal] recognized the specific needs of developing states and LDCs to develop their fishing industry by giving the needed space in providing subsidies as may be applicable and as stipulated on Subsidies

and Countervailing Measures, including the granting of a subsidy for disaster relief,” she told the BusinessMirror. “The latter is most relevant to the Philippines, considering that it is highly vulnerable to natural disasters due to its geography,” she added. The agriculture official pointed out that it is “high time” for the government to focus on developing the fisheries industry which is “much larger” than the total agriculture production area. “More government funding/additional budget is needed to scale-up our fishermen and make the fishing industry competitive in a sustainable manner,” Natividad-Caballero said. Earlier, the Philippines expressed support for creating a WTO fund that would support developing countries’ capacity to implement the agreement on curbing harmful fisheries subsidies. (Related story: https://businessmirror. com.ph/2022/06/15/phl-backs-wto-fundfor-fisheries-subsidies/)

Food export restrictions

The adopted ministerial declaration on food security emphasized that countries shall not impose export prohibitions or restrictions that may distort global food trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules. The Philippines, a net food importer, has been at the receiving end of the various food export restrictions imposed by countries to

ensure their respective supplies and temper food prices amid global economic challenges including the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar earlier called on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to ensure that global food trade remains unhampered amid a series of export bans imposed by some countries amid the ongoing UkraineRussia conflict. (Related story: https:// businessmirror.com.ph/2022/06/07/ persisting-logistics-crunch-squeezessupply/) In a letter to FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, Dar urged FAO to “spearhead another global appeal to various countries to keep unhampered the movement of food and agricultural inputs as part of the global effort to build more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture and food systems.” About 21 countries globally have existing active export bans on various commodities including India’s wheat, Malaysia’s chickens, Argentina’s beef, among others, based on a public food and fertilizer export restrictions tracker by the International Food Policy Research Institute. Dar revealed last Thursday that the food crisis is now felt in the Philippines as prices of goods continue to soar, driven by global economic challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

PHL to build on WTO’s move to expand Covid vaccine manufacturing, even meds By Andrea E. San Juan

Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Executive Director Cesar Mancao II delivering his opening remarks during the launch of the CICC’s Digital Forensics Platform and Laboratory (DFPAL).

New cybercrime lab to combat online child abuse and exploitation launched By Rory Visco

STATE-of-the-art cybercrime laboratory was launched on Friday by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) that will focus initially on crimes related to Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). The Digital Forensics Platform and Laboratory (DFPAL) was launched with the purpose of allowing the CICC to monitor and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies in conducting thorough digital and forensic investigations and assist them in prosecuting cybercriminals nationwide, according to CICC Executive Director Cesar Mancao II. He noted that cybercrime has grown exponentially over the years and the marching orders they received from President Duterte was to help eradicate OSAEC. The DFPAL was established and operationalized to conduct coordinated efforts to prevent, disrupt and possibly stop, if not mitigate OSAEC issues through partnerships between local and international stakeholders towards providing a safer cyberspace environment for children. The facility will also be manned by trained personnel and certified professionals from various fields such as information and communications technology, psychology, digital forensics, data analytics, research, and communications that would provide support to CICC’s operations. He said they have acquired state-of-the- art

technologies and methodologies that will help improve the success rate of investigators and policing operations in the pursuit to identify, apprehend and convict individuals and networks associated with OSAEC. According to Marcelino Antonio, PMP and CICC technical consultant, DFPAL will use several technologies such as data fusion and Big Data Artificial Intelligence (AI). “Data fusion allows us to receive the huge volume of reports from organizations worldwide. Instead of sorting the data manually, Big Data AI will help us analyze the digital footprint, all the meta data, all the relationships with all the data.” DFPAL will also have a digital forensics tool to help issue a warrant to search, seize and examine computer data. DFPAL will be able to extract vital information from tablets, computers, smartphones, even drones, Internet of Things (ioT) devices such as smart watches, etc. “We also use E-Discovery tools, OSINT [Open Source Intelligence] gathering tools to identify who the offenders are, plus OSAEC tools to be able to track and monitor the offenders and traffickers, then all the information goes to the Intelligent Case Management System that categorizes all information.” The CICC started its operations in October 2020 by virtue of Republic Act 11075, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 for policy coordination among concerned agencies. It is one of the attached agencies of the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

Russia foreign minister: We won’t use nuke arms By Malou Talosig-Bartolome

USSIAN Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is still committed to restrain itself from using its nuclear weapons despite warnings from politicians in Kremlin that Europe could face nuclear extinction if it pursues plans to give back to Ukraine its nuclear capability. “There can be no winners in a nuclear war and so it must never be unleashed. That is our position. We are strongly committed to

it,” Lavrov said in an interview with Russian state news agency TASS. Kremlin had earlier said they will use conventional weapons in the war with Ukraine. However, speculations that Russia would use its nuclear weapons in Ukraine heightened after President Vladimir Putin ordered his nuclear weapons to a higher state of alert on February 27, three days after the start of the invasion. “No matter who tries to stand in our way or all the more to create

HE Philippines aims to build on the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s decision to expand the manufacturing of Covid-19 vaccines coupled with the possible inclusion of therapeutics, as the country aims to achieve a certain degree of self-sufficiency. The 164 member-countries of the multilateral body on Friday greenlit a package of at least seven declarations and decisions during its high-level 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva, Switzerland. The package includes declarations on the multilateral body’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and emergency response to food insecurity. At a virtual press conference with Philippine Trade reporters on Friday, Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo hailed the multilateral body’s approval of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver, which enables WTO Eligible Members to use

the finished Covid-19 vaccine products for the manufacture of the Covid-19 vaccine without the consent of the right holder. Rodolfo added that while the multilateral body’s 12th Ministerial Conference resulted in positive outcomes, the important task ahead is the actual undertaking of domestic measures so our stakeholders will directly benefit from the MC 12 outcomes. “For example, in light of the TRIPS Waiver, we will further intensify our vaccine self-reliance program (VSRP),” said Rodolfo. He said that apart from the TRIPS waiver, there’s also the mandated review in six months for a possible inclusion of therapeutics and equipment, which, he added “will likewise strengthen our collaboration with the local pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.” The trade undersecretary cited the manufacturing process, whereby the Philippine can “coordinate” with a vaccine manufacturer from another country that has the capability but has no patent, “so that our vaccine

manufacturers in the Philippines can take advantage of this waiver.” On the inclusion of therapeutics, Rodolfo said the government will start a campaign within the multilateral body. Securing approval of the TRIPS waiver from the WTO, Rodolfo said, is “very important.” He said it was “critical” for government side to focus on therapeutics “because we have a demonstrated capability.” Manila will start the campaign within the WTO...“to really argue for the inclusion of therapeutics but at the same time working also with our stakeholders to strengthen their capability for therapeutics and expand,” he added. The TRIPS agreement, meanwhile, noted that although eligible Members of the multilateral body are allowed to export to other eligible Members, item 3c of the Ministerial Decision on the TRIPS agreement warned that the eligible Members shall undertake all reasonable efforts to prevent the re-exportation of the products manufactured.

The decision was borne out of the goal to ensure the equitable access of eligible Members to the Covid-19 vaccine. Another provision in the agreement focuses on eligible Members’ supply of these vaccines at affordable prices, making sure that they do not make a profit out of it. On the e-commerce aspect, the multilateral body also approved the extension of moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions until the 13th Ministerial Conference or by December 31,2023. (Related stor y here: https:// businessmirror.com.ph/2022/06/13/76wto-states-for-keepinge-commerceduties-freeze/) For her part, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said,“The package of agreements you have reached will make a difference to the lives of people around the world. The outcomes demonstrate that the WTO is, in fact, capable of responding to the emergencies of our time.”

PHL, ADB mark 56 years tie up with single largest infra financing of $4.3B for SCRP

HE Philippines and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) marked their 56 years of productive partnership with the signing of the first tranche of the multilateral institution’s largest single infrastructure loan package—the $4.3-billion funding support for the South Commuter Railway Project (SCRP)—one of the flagship ventures under President Duterte’s centerpiece infrastructure development program “Build, Build, Build.” Duterte witnessed the signing by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa of the agreement for the first tranche of the loan amounting to $1.75 billion in ceremonies at Malacañang Palace on Thursday night, June 16. Dominguez said ADB’s high level of approved financing to the Philippines— totaling over $30 billion since 1969, more than half of which was released under the Duterte administration—is “a vote of confidence for President Duterte’s

economic development agenda and fiscal management.” This vote of confidence is also reinforced by the fact that in the last six years, other ADB-supported projects in the country have attracted from various partner institutions a total of $8.7 billion in co-financing, which represents 74 percent of the total sovereign co-financing from 1972 to 2022, Dominguez said. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which has extended $4.5 billion to ADB’s projects in the Philippines since 2017, is the largest of these cofinancing partners. Under the Duterte administration, the Philippines-ADB portfolio was also rebalanced to closely align with the priorities set by the Philippine government, such as the “Build, Build, Build” program and Duterte’s ambitious climate action agenda, which led the Bank to extend its first-ever climate change policy-based loan to the

country, Dominguez said. The Bank has also provided technical assistance to the government for the design of various projects, Dominguez noted. “At every turn, it was the Duterte administration’s priorities that drove the ADB’s development assistance agenda for the Philippines,” Dominguez noted. Dominguez reminded the ADB that being the region’s largest and most experienced development institution, “it needs to step up again to assist its members” and become a “more agile and flexible” instrument in responding to their needs, now that the recovery efforts of the Philippines and other pandemic-battered Asia Pacific economies are being weighed down by the impact of the conflict in Ukraine. He thanked the institution for being the Philippines’ most reliable multilateral development partner, and expressed confidence “that our successors will continue the same close collaboration with

the ADB –– a longstanding partnership that has been mutually beneficial to the Filipino people and to the institution.” The ADB will extend the $4.3-billion financing package for the SCRP, which has a total estimated project cost of $8.07 billion through a multi-tranche facility. JICA is co-financing the SCRP through a $1.67 billion loan, with the Philippine government covering the rest of the balance of the project cost. Another $1.75 billion loan is expected to be provided by the ADB in 2024, representing the second tranche of the financing package. The final tranche of $800 million for this project is scheduled to be given in 2026. The SCRP will bring much-needed relief to thousands of Filipinos traveling between Manila and Calamba along with several nearby towns in Laguna as this is expected to cut travel time between the two points from about two hours by bus to less than an hour by rail.

threats for our country and our people, they must know that Russia will respond immediately, and the consequences will be such as you have never seen in your entire history,” Putin had said. Recently, former Foreign Minister of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski was quoted as saying that Putin violated the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances of 1994 that forced the Ukrainians to voluntarily dispose of its nuclear arsenal. He said Russia’s disregard for Ukraine’s sovereignty and integrity justifies Nato’s move to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons. This caused Viacheslav Volodin, the head

of State Duma or Russia’s lower house of parliament, to give this warning: “Sikorski is provoking a nuclear conflict in the center of Europe. He doesn’t think neither about the future of Ukraine nor about the future of Poland. In case his suggestions are fulfilled, these countries will cease to exist, as will Europe as well.” Russia’s nuclear warheads are estimated at 5,977—thought to be the biggest arsenal in the world. Most of these warheads are strategic weapons—ballistic missiles or rockets which can be targeted over long distances. Around 1,500 of these warheads are already deployed in missile heads or

submarines. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) nuclear powers—the US, France, and UK—have combined nuclear warheads of 5,943. Ukraine, which originally has 1,500 nuclear warheads after the fall of Soviet Union, has no nuclear capabilty after these warheads were turned over to Russia and decommissioned. Lavrov was asked what time is it in the Doomsday Clock—the imminent risk of nuclear apocalypse created and measured by atomic scientists at the height of the Cold War in 1947. “You know, I am not keeping an eye on

the project now. Some time ago, I followed the developments. At one time, it was seven minutes to midnight. I do not know where this hand is now,” he replied. According to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists that runs the Doomsday Clock, as of March 2022, the clock is set at “100 seconds before midnight” The Russian Foreign Minister recalled that it was Moscow which initiated the statement that “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought” during the Russia-US summits, as well as those made by the leaders of the UN Security Council permanent member countries.

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BBM urges public to avail of booster shot, comply with health standards

ITH no less than the Department of Health warning of a possible increase in severe and critical Covid-19 cases by August due to the waning immunity of the primary vaccine series, incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the public to avail of the free booster shots being offered by the government. Marcos Jr. highlighted the urgency of taking booster doses noting that the waning immunity stems from the effect of the highly transmissible Omicron variant on the primary vaccine series. “With the Covid pandemic still ongoing, different variants may still emerge. And as we have seen, some variants are not as resistant to the first and second doses as others. Hence, there is a need to enhance our immunity by getting booster shots. Kailangan ng dagdag na

proteksyon,” he said. A study on more than 1 million people in Qatar showed that people who were infected with an earlier version of the coronavirus and received three doses of an mRNA vaccine appear to be best protected against symptomatic infection by the Omicron variant. This, as Marcos Jr. stressed the need for continued compliance with the minimum public health standards to prevent another surge of cases that could impede the country’s economic recovery. “We have already made economic headways and we should not allow them to be brought to naught. This is why I am urging everyone to take part in preventing another surge that could block our way to economic recovery,” he said. “We have to wear face masks and comply with other health

standards to ensure our safety and that of our loved ones,” Marcos Jr. added. Earlier, the health department has warned of a possible increase in severe and critical Covid-19 cases by August due to the waning immunity of the public. It also warned that while hospitals are not overwhelmed at present, there could be an increase in hospitalization by August as there would be more severe and critical cases because of the waning immunity of the population. The agency reported that the average number of new cases per day rose to 270 from 182 per day last week. The OCTA Research group also projected the number of new Covid cases nationwide to hit 450 to 500, with 250 of those coming from the National Capital Region (NCR) as it noted

that the single-day positivity rate in NCR had increased to 4 percent. OCTA added that the new Covid-19 infections have accelerated with a reproduction number of 1.59, a slight increase from 1.29 last week. Reproduction rate refers to the number of people infected by one case. A reproduction number that is below 1 indicates that the transmission of the virus is slowing down. On Thursday the DOH recorded 425 new Covid-19 infections, the highest daily number of new infections in over two months, since 690 new infections were logged on April 3. The new cases bring the nationwide caseload to 3,694,529, while the country’s active case count also continues to increase, reaching 3,462 on Thursday from 3,211 on Wednesday.

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HE recent Asean Regional Forum Exercise on Response Capabilities to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Incidents which Manila hosted from June 13 to 15 “is a very important type of work in the modern world,” but failed to note some background of how Asean’s key backer, the United States, has itself been involved in research work that heightens the risk of such incidents. This, according to briefing papers shared by Russian officials in Manila. Per the briefer, the US has provided financial and organizational support since 2005 to “a network of more than 30 biological laboratories engaged in research work on the study of deadly diseases, especially dangerous pathogens and viruses” which was deployed in Ukraine. “American specialists regularly conducted studies of potential biological weapons agents specific to this region, which are having natural foci and are capable of being transmitted to humans,” the briefing paper claimed. It added that, during the special operation of the Russian armed forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, “documentary materials were obtained, testifying to the emergency cleaning of traces of the military biological program held by Americans. So, on February 24 of this year, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine set the task to completely destroy the bioagents

in the laboratories. According to officials, Washington seriously feared that irrefutable evidence of practical work of enhancement of the pathogenic properties of microorganisms using synthetic biology methods would fall into the hands of Russian experts.” The paper added how, “For a long time, the USA, through its contractors, carried out various biological studies on the territory of Ukraine, including the study of particularly dangerous pathogens of CongoCrimean fever, avian influenza, anthrax, leptospirosis, African swine fever.” It expressed concern “that such experiments are conducted near densely populated areas of European countries considered allies of the United States.” Documents released by Russian experts in March indicate that the United States is developing a new type of biological weapon in Ukrainian laboratories, the paper recalled, and asserted that, “The US militarybiological activity in Ukraine violates the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Biological and Toxin Weapons and is a direct threat to the security not only of Russia, but also for the whole world.” Alluding once more to the recent Southeast Asian events, the paper concluded, “unfortunately, during the Asean Regional Forum Exercise no one remembered these facts.”

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EIJING—Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be both designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range and power of its navy.

The Type 003 carrier christened Fujian left its drydock at a shipyard outside Shanghai in the morning and tied up at a nearby pier, state media reports said. State broadcaster CCTV showed assembled navy personnel standing beneath the massive ship as water jets sprayed over its deck, multi-colored streamers flew and colorful smoke was released. Equipped with the latest weaponry and aircraft-launch technology, the Type 003 ship’s capabilities are thought to rival those of Western carriers, as Beijing seeks to turn its navy, already the world’s largest, into a multi-carrier force. Satellite imager y captured by Planet Labs PBC on Thursday and analyzed by The Associated Press showed the carrier in what appeared to be a fully flooded drydock at the Jiangnan Shipyard, near Shanghai, ready for launch. It was draped with red bunting, presumably in preparation for the launch ceremony. “This is an important milestone for China’s military-industrial complex,” said Ridzwan Rahmat, a Singaporebased analyst with the defense intelligence company Janes. “This shows that Chinese engineers are now able to indigenously manufacture the full suite of surface combatants associated with modern naval warfare, including corvettes, frigates, destroyers, amphibious assault ships, and now an aircraft carrier,” he said. “This ability to construct a very complex warship from the ground up will inevitably result in various spin-offs and benefits for the Chinese shipbuilding industry.” China’s first carrier was a repurposed Soviet ship, and its second was built in China but based upon a Soviet design. Both were built to employ a socalled “ski-jump” launch method for aircraft, with a ramp at the end of the short runway to help planes take off. The Type 003 employs a catapult launch, which experts had said appears to be an electromagnetic-type system like one originally developed by the US Navy. China’s official Xinhua News Agency confirmed the Fujian employed the electromagnetic system in a report on Friday’s launch. Such a system puts less stress on

the aircraft than older steam-type catapult launch systems, and the use of a catapult means that the ship will be able to launch a broader variety of aircraft, which is necessary for China to be able to project naval power at a greater range, Rahmat said. “These catapults allow aircraft deployed to carry a more extensive load of weapons in addition to external fuel tanks,” Rahmat said. “Once it is fully operational, the PLAN’s third carrier would also be able to deploy a more complete suite of aircraft associated with carrier strike group operations, including carrier onboard delivery transport and airborne early warning and control airframes, such as the KJ-600.” China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN, has been modernizing for more than a decade to become more of a “blue water” force—one capable of operating globally rather than being restricted to remaining closer to the Chinese mainland. At the same time, the US has been increasing its focus on the region, including the South China Sea. The vast maritime region has been tense because six governments claim all or part of the strategically vital waterway, through which an estimated $5 trillion in global trade travels each year and which holds rich but fast-declining fishing stocks and significant undersea oil and gas deposits. China has been far and away the most aggressive in asserting its claim to virtually the entire waterway, its island features and resources. The US Navy has sailed warships past artificial islands China built in the sea that are equipped with airstrips and other military facilities. China insists its territory extends to those islands, while the US Navy says it conducts the missions there to ensure the free flow of international trade. In its report to the US Congress last year on China’s military capabilities, the Department of Defense said the carrier development program was critical to the Chinese navy’s continued development into a global force, “gradually extending its operational reach beyond East Asia into a sustained ability to operate at increasingly longer ranges.” China’s “aircraft car r iers and planned follow-on carriers, once

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, colored smoke mark the launch ceremony for China’s third aircraft carrier christened Fujian at a dry dock in Shanghai on Friday, June 17, 2022. China on Friday launched its third aircraft carrier, the first such ship to be both designed and built entirely within the country. Li Gang/Xinhua via AP operational, will extend air defense coverage beyond the range of coastal and shipboard missile systems and w ill enable task group operations at increasingly longer ranges,” the Defense Department said. In recent years, China has expanded its presence into the Indian Ocean, the Western Pacific and beyond, setting up its first overseas base over the last decade in the African Horn nation of Djibouti, where the US, Japan and others also maintain a military presence. It also recently signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands that many fear could give it an outpost in the South Pacific, and is working with Cambodia on expanding a port facility there that could give it a presence in the Gulf of Thailand. Xinhua reported the Fujian, which carries the hull number 18, had a fully loaded displacement of 80,000 tons. In a March report prepared by the US Congressional Research Service, however, analysts said that satellite images suggest the Type 003’s displacement was about 100,000 tons, similar to those of US Navy carriers. The PLAN currently has some 355 ships, including submarines, and the US estimates the force will grow to 420 ships by 2025 and 460 ships by 2030. Despite having the world’s largest navy numerically, however, the PLAN for now still has nowhere near the capabilities of the US Navy and remains far behind in carriers. The US Navy is the world’s leader in aircraft carriers, with 11 nuclear-powered vessels. It also has nine amphibious assault ships that can carry helicopters and vertical-takeoff fighter jets. American allies like Britain and France also have their own carriers, and Japan has four “helicopter destroyers,” which are technically not aircraft carriers, but carry aircraft. Two are being converted to support short take-off and vertical-landing

fighters. China’s new carrier was named after the Fujian province on the country’s southeastern coast, following a tradition after naming its first two carriers after the provinces of Liaoning and Shandong. Its shipyard-launch ceremony was presided over by Xu Qiliang, member of the ruling Communist Party’s Politburo and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission led by president and party leader Xi Jinping. After Xu cut the ribbon for the launch, a bottle of champagne was broken across the Fujian’s bow, Xinhua reported. The doors of the drydock then opened and the ship moved out into the water and moored at its pier. China’s development of the Type 003 carrier is part of a broader modernization of China’s military. As with its space program, China has proceeded extremely cautiously in the development of aircraft carriers, seeking to apply only technologies that have been tested and perfected. At the moment, China is not believed to have the aircraft developed to fully realize the potential of the new carrier, Rahmat said. It is not known how close China is in the development of its KJ-600 AWACS aircraft, which it began testing in 2020, to have it ready for carrier operations, and there is “little evidence” it has begun work on carrier onboard delivery transport aircraft, he said. Now that it is launched, the carrier will have to be fitted out, which could take two to six months. Then there will be harbor acceptance trials and sea trials, which will likely take another six months before engineers begin launching test loads using the catapult system. “The first aircraft will only be launched from this carrier perhaps in late-2023 to 2024, and full operational capability will likely be declared closer to 2025,” he said.

YIV, Ukraine—Four European leaders expressed their support for Ukraine on Thursday while meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing to back Kyiv’s candidacy to eventually join the European Union (EU) and offering more weapons to fend off Russia’s invasion. French President Emmanuel Macron promised Ukraine six more truck-mounted artillery guns, the latest in a new round of Western arms pledges as the war grinds on in the Donbas region in the east. France, Germany, Italy and Romania “are doing everything so that Ukraine alone can decide its fate,” Macron said at a news conference with Zelenskyy and the others. “My colleagues and I have come here to Kyiv today with a clear message: Ukraine belongs to the European family,” said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Amid Ukrainian fears that Western resolve could wane, the visit carried heavy symbolism. France, Germany and Italy have all faced criticism for continuing to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin—and failing to give Kyiv the weaponry it says its needs. With Scholz beside him, Macron defended earlier comments that riled Ukrainians about not humiliating Russia, solemnly noting how the end of World War I had sown the seeds of World War II. “We are side by side today with Chancellor Scholz. One hundred years ago, we were at war and allies helped France win. France committed a historic mistake. It lost the peace because it wanted to humiliate Germany. The question of humiliation I always placed in a context to come, not the current context,” he said. “Today, this war must be won, France clearly supports Ukraine so it prevails,” Macron said. “Germany, like France, will never be in situations where they negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf with Russia. Moreover, we have never done that.” In his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said it was important for him to hear that European leaders “agree the end of the war and peace for Ukraine should be as Ukraine sees them.” He said Ukrainians will continue to fight for all of their land. Ukrainians and some of their European neighbors have been afraid that Western powers might press for territorial concessions for the sake of peace. Scholz reiterated that there is no such intent to dictate anything to Ukrainians, and that only they “can decide what is right in terms of an agreement on a peace which we are unfortunately very, very far away from.” Italian Premier Mario Draghi expressed concern about millions of tons of grain backed up in Black Sea ports by the war, saying it could bring “worldwide catastrophe.” Italy has been a first destination for African migrants and could find itself overwhelmed as a result of large-scale hunger in the Southern Hemisphere. “We want the atrocities to stop and we want peace,” Draghi said. “But Ukraine must defend itself, and it will be Ukraine that chooses the peace it wants.” The leaders also visited Irpin, a Kyiv suburb that saw intense fighting and where many civilians were killed. They decried the destruction there, with Macron saying he saw signs of “war crimes.” While shocking images of such devastation have rallied Western support, Ukrainian officials have expressed concern that “war fatigue” could eventually erode that—particularly as rising prices and upcoming US elections increasingly dominating public concerns. The US and its European allies have given billions of dollars in weaponry to Ukraine, and Germany and the US recently announced new arms shipments. Such arms have been crucial in preventing the Russians from taking the capital, but Kyiv has said much more will be needed. “Russia is only looking for new ways to scare Europe and seize more and more of our land,” Zelenskyy said at the news conference. “The goal of Russia in this war is to break Ukraine and through this break the whole of Europe.” While the European leaders were in Kyiv, Nato defense ministers were meeting in Brussels to discuss plans for strengthening the military alliance’s eastern borders to dissuade Russia from planning any further aggression. Many in Ukraine hope the visit could open the way to significant new arms supplies. It also comes as EU leaders prepare to decide next week on Ukraine’s request to become a candidate for membership in the bloc. The war has increased pressure on EU governments to fast-track Ukraine’s candidate status, and Thursday’s pledge to support candidacy status for Ukraine and neighboring Moldova pushes the whole 27-nation union closer to doing so. But the process still is expected to take years, and EU members remain divided over how quickly and fully to open their arms to new members. European allies have sent increasingly powerful weapons and rallied around Ukraine more than many expected, approving waves of unprecedented sanctions against Russia that also are badly squeezing Europe’s economy. Ukrainians say more is needed as Russia presses an offensive in the Donbas, slowly but steadily gaining ground on the outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian forces. After the news conference, Zelenskyy made a digital appearance at technology shows in Paris, Amsterdam, London and Stockholm as what organizers called a 3D avatar, with his image on a large screen. Wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with futuristic fighters and the text “Come to the Dark Side” and “Dominate or Die,” he urged countries to support what he called a “digital Lend Lease” for Ukraine to bounce back from the war with a “global digital revolution.” Macron, Scholz and Draghi, representing the EU’s three largest economies, traveled to Kyiv together on a special overnight train. They had been criticized for not visiting sooner. Soon after they arrived, air raid sirens wailed. Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian president who is now deputy head of the Kremlin Security Council, dismissed the European leaders as “connoisseurs of frogs, liver and pasta” and said their visit brought no benefit. “Again they promised EU membership and old howitzers, slammed down some vodka and, like 100 years ago, took the train home,” he tweeted. “And that’s all good. It’s just that this doesn’t bring Ukraine any closer to peace. And the clock is ticking. President Klaus Iohannis of Romania, which borders Ukraine and has been a key destination for its refugees, arrived on a separate train. He said at the news conference that Romania is facilitating the transit of Ukrainian exports, including grain. A number of other European leaders have already made the trip to show their solidarity with Ukraine, even when the fighting raged closer to the capital than it does now. AP

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EIJING—Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be both designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range and power of its navy.

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Taguig City gives P3,000 pension to 14,818 indigent senior citizens By Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco

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HE Taguig City government, through its Office for Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA), distributed up to P3,000 in social pension to over 14,000 indigent senior citizens in the city. A total of 14,818 indigent senior citizens from all of Taguig’s 28 barangays received the money on June 9. The program was spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the local government of Taguig. The distribution at Lakeshore Hall, Brgy. Lower Bicutan continued until June 10. Taguig City has continued to implement the social pension for senior citizens as one of the many programs of the national government to aid the elderly. According to the city government, the qualified beneficiaries are citizens who have official documents that prove they are not receiving any pension from other government agencies such as the Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine

SENIOR citizens also enjoy free eye check-up and prescription glasses under the Oplan Linaw program. Birthday cash gifts worth P3,000 to P10,000 are also given, according to their age brackets. When a Taguigeño reaches a hundred years old, she or he also receives P100,000 in cash, and continues to receive the same amount every year after that 100th birthday. Taguig also provides a houseto-house delivery of free maintenance medicines to the elderly with diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. In 2019, Taguig City pioneered the Center for the Elderly, a 5-story building that houses several facilities such as a therapy pool, a cinema, a dialysis center, among others, that benefit and improve senior citizens’ quality of life in Taguig. “As a caring community, Taguig vows to further expand its programs to provide the highest quality of social and health services Taguigeño senior citizens deserve,” the city government said.

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Legal Advocates & Defenders, which represented King. The nondiscrimination policy states that Adult Family Care Homes will “provide a welcoming environment and the best possible services to all communities, including older adults who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender.” King was initially anonymous when she filed her complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission, but later chose to identify herself. She said the settlement was a “positive outcome” for herself and other transgender elders seeking care. “I believe the new policies will keep others from experiencing mistreatment and will help people understand that transgender people are only seeking to be treated with dignity and respect like anyone else,” King said. The human rights commission approved the settlement during its meeting on Monday without discussion. The commission’s executive director confirmed the agreement and did not comment further.

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ORTLAND, Maine—A network of adult care facilities in Maine will adopt a nondiscrimination policy about the care of transgender people as part of a settlement with a woman who filed a human rights complaint against the company. Advocates described the agreement as a landmark settlement about elder care for transgender adults in the state. The settlement came three months after Maine’s human rights panel ruled in favor of the 79-yearold woman, Marie King, who complained she was denied a room by an assisted living facility because she is transgender. Adult Family Care Homes of Maine will adopt the nondiscrimination policy in addition to sending employees and administrators at its nine facilities to LGBT-competency training, said attorneys for LGBTQ

By Filane Mikee Cervantes

ANILA—A lawmaker on Thursday urged President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to sign into law a measure doubling the monthly social pension of indigent senior citizens from P500 to P1,000 as a “parting gift” before he leaves office by end-June. Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, author of the bill, said this pro-elderly measure only needs Duterte’s approval as both the Senate and the House of Representatives last week approved a consolidated version for submission to Malacañang. “Filipinos have an innate deep regard and respect for our elders. It is ingrained in our culture as well as reflected in our own Constitution where it is stated that it is familial duty to take care of our elderly,” Villafuerte said in a statement. “The State, in turn, provides for the protection and social services of such a vulnerable group as the elderly.” He said with inflation and the “ever rising” living standards, it is getting difficult for the senior citizens to “live as comfortably as they can in their old age.” “Although the Filipino elderly are valued and respected for their wisdom and experiences, they still encounter challenges to their daily living because of their old age. Legislated measures have been

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provided by the State to provide for their safety and security, but, unfortunately, most of them face financial problems as they are unable to work for a living or have no monthly pension—or both,” he said. Considering that financial support from pensions such as the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have proven “not enough

or insufficient,” he said the P1,000 increase in their monthly pension will somehow lighten the financial burden of the elderly. The bill provides for other options for the pension other than a cash payout, the transaction fee of which will no longer be charged to the beneficiary-seniors. It also transfers from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the National

Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) the job of distributing the monthly pension to the beneficiary-senior citizens. Sen. Joel Villanueva said increasing the monthly social pension of senior citizens is timely amid the surge in commodity prices. “There are seniors who can no longer work and who cannot be supported by their family, or they have no family,” Villanueva said. PNA

2,999 senior citizens in Bislig City receive local social pension grants By Alexander Lopez

UTUAN CITY—At least 2,999 senior citizens in Surigao del Sur’s city of Bislig have benefited from the June 8-10 distribution of social pension monetary assistance in the area. “Thethree-daydistributionactivity was facilitated by the city social welfare office at the Bislig City Cultural and Sports Center,” the city information office (CIO) said in a statement. CIO said the beneficiaries came from the city’s 24 barangays.

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Health is about listening to your body

ISTEN to what your body is telling you.” It was good advice coming from D., a friend and a colleague. Your body knows best, he often would tell me, whenever I would air my healthrelated worries. If you feel you want something sweet like a piece of cake or a cup of ice cream, it means your blood is low on sugar. If you suddenly crave for salty snacks, it means you’re low on sodium and potassium. You suddenly feel queasy and nauseous? That’s just your body telling you to move your bowels, so you better go to the nearest comfort room now. Just give it what it needs at the moment and the discomfort or pain will go away. I believed him because even if we

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were practically of the same age, D. never had the need for maintenance medicines. As far as I knew, he never had a major ailment. He loved food but he ate in moderation and I never saw him touch liquor. But one day, he felt pain in his breast but he vehemently did not want to be brought to the hospital, more worried about the production job he had to finish. Well he died of cardiac arrest. He was only 61 years old. I then realized that while he often talked about the importance of listening to one’s body, he never did anything about it at the moment when his body was telling him to get help. His advice came to my mind recently, because my wife has been subjected to a battery of costly diagnostic tests

for the past two weeks. It started with an ultra sound scan, which showed a big nodule in her kidney. And because her cardiologist couldn’t say exactly what it was, she asked my wife to go to a kidney specialist who in turn asked my wife to undergo a CT scan of her kidney. And all this time, I was telling my wife, there’s nothing wrong with your kidneys. You are able to urinate without problem. You don’t have a fever. There’s no blood in your urine. Your blood pressure is ok. Your creatine is normal. If something is really wrong, your body would tell you. Won’t you listen to your body? Deaf to it all, she preferred to listen to her doctors. As I expected, the CT scan showed there’s nothing malignant about her kidney nodule. Then back to her cardiologist who was bothered by her persistent cough. So she asked my wife to get an x-ray of her lungs. The result shows a dark spot in her lower left lung. The x-ray reader suspects pneumonia. Her cardiologist isn’t too sure because she doesn’t have fever or has no

“Each of the beneficiaries received P2,000 local social pension grants,” the office said. The cash grants represent the P500 monthly allowance to the senior citizens in the area for the period of four months, or from March to June. The social pension is seen responding to the needs of senior citizens, especially during the continuing threat of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the Caraga Region has achieved a 71 percent Covid-19 vaccination rate, the Department of Health in the area (DOH-13) said Wednesday. trouble breathing. So she tells my wife to see a lung specialist, pulmonologist. The lung doctor thinks it’s pneumonia but also suspects tuberculosis. So he sends her off to get another CT scan of her lungs, at the same time instructs her to undergo a series of sputum tests designed for spotting TB bacteria. Again all this time, my wife has no fever and no trouble breathing. Just that pesky cough from time to time. The results on her sputum tests showed negative for TB as I predicted. Why can’t today’s doctors make decisive diagnosis on anything without having to send patients to spend on individual tests, which in my wife’s case seem to be unnecessary? Whatever happened to the intuitive doctor of old? Where is the doctor who still has the talent to envision the whole picture. Many ailments are inter-related and if only the doctor would intently listen to his patient’s body, his intuition and his medical knowledge can easily lead him to an accurate diagnosis, without the battery of tests. I have always thought that every medical professional, be it a physician, a nurse, or therapist must be good at the art of listening and envisioning. After all, healing

The percentage translates to 1,610,706 fully inoculated residents as of June 5. “A total of 3,350,788 Covid vaccines have so far been administered in the region as of the same day,” DOH-13 said in a report. Booster shots administered during the same period have reached 204,340, the report said. Among the priority sectors, individuals in the A4 category (frontline personnel in essential sectors) have the highest number of full vaccination with 357,207; followed by the is not just science but also involves the synchrony of many arts. I read somewhere that many problems in Philippine health care actually stem from the fact that the health care system is doctorcentric, specialist-driven and hospital based. This is why everyone of us must also commit to be well informed. Why not devote a little time to surf medical information or check out some of the more authoritative or credible streaming channels that dispense good and helpful health information? You are your own best health advocate. Keep pushing for accountability and answers. Keep pushing if your body is telling you that something isn’t right. Demand better diagnosis. Demand the right tests. Have you heard of Narrative Medicine as a medical approach? It utilizes patients’ narratives in clinical practice, research, and education as a way to promote healing. In narrative medicine, the doctor strives to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and emotions likely to have influenced his patient’s health. By listening to the patient, he is able to create a more complete picture of his illness and its impact on his life. The question is would our doctors take time to listen

ROAP (rest of adult population) with 269,348; and ROPP (rest of pediatric population aged 12 to 17) with 250,913. Under the A5 category or indigenous population in the region, a total of 218,022 individuals are fully vaccinated during the period; 213,682 in the A3 (persons with comorbidities); 172,643 in the A2 (senior citizens); and 54,935 in the A1 (frontline health workers). DOH-13 also reported the full vaccination of 2,305 children aged 12 to 17 who have comorbidities. PNA to patients’ stories? One of my favorite writers is a former research pathologist, physician, poet, etymologist, essayist, administrator, and educator named Dr. Lewis Thomas. To him, medicine is “a hybrid of science and art.” He also saw aging as a collection of separate ailments that thrive on a more vulnerable body that is naturally wearing out. This is what I think is the problem with my wife’s coterie of individual specialists. They’re so focused on individual body parts that they fail to see the bigger story, the story of human aging. Remember the famous quotation of Alexander Pope that states that “the proper study of mankind is man?” If this is so, then the key to proper healing of the body is the human patient himself. A doctor must learn to listen to his patients’ stories more before writing anything on his prescription pad. Sometimes a little compassionate counseling and coaching can do more than just pills and capsules. Mine may be an unpopular opinion but medical practice can be enhanced by the art of storytelling and an empathetic understanding of human nature.

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ENGUET—The Department of Education (DepEd) inaugurated the newly renovated and modernized National Educators’ Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) facility in Baguio City’s Teachers’ Camp on June 9. According to the department, the structure stands proof of its commitment to continuously invest in teachers’ professional development for quality education. “Winning the education’s battle for equality will take many years of work for us in the education sector; but ultimately, our teachers will be at the frontlines of this fight,” Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said. “As we work toward our goal of improving quality through Sulong EduKalidad, we recognize the urgent need to upskill and reskill our teachers so that they will be equipped to meet the changing standards, landscapes, and context of basic education.” As part of the broader NEAP t r a n sfor m at ion re for m s a n -

chored on the Teachers’ Upskilling pillar of the Sulong EduKalidad program of Briones’ tenure, the modernized NEAP facility will be turned over to the next administration, along with professional development programs for teachers. Transformed from the old facility, the modernized NEAP building features conference rooms equipped with fast Internet connection, a cafeteria, a library, and interactive rooms to serve teachers and school leaders who participate in in-service professiona l-development pro grams of the department. In a recorded message, President Duterte commended the agency on its unwavering commitment to serve and uphold the quality of basic education in the country through

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its series of programs and projects that prioritize the upskilling and welfare of teachers. “This project is a testament to your commitment to ensure the continued development toward teachers, school leaders, and education allies,” the Chief Executive stated. “I commend you for remaining steadfast in strengthening your capacity as a vital training and accrediting agency that contributes to teacher development.” E duc at ion u ndersec ret a r ies

Nepomuceno Malaluan, Annalyn Sevilla, Wilfredo Cabral, Diosdado San Antonio, DepEd Management Committee members, NEAP Director John Arnold Siena, Regional Directors, personnel, former NEAP directors, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, and Representative Mark Go’s daughter Charis were in attendance. Videos of the NEAP Transformation and Inauguration recap can be accessed via bit.ly/NEAPTransformationVideos

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44 complete Tesda-Angkas motor rider’s training course By Roderick L. Abad

N cue with the rise in demand for twowheel-taxi drivers and the easing of mobility curbs, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) as well as motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas have capacitated 44 trainees on basic motor driving. They were taught under the Basic Motorcycle Driving Program—a five-day formal education designed to professionalize motorcycle training in the Philippines, which was launched by both partners on April 6. T he prog ra m’s t ra i nee graduates were among 235 scholars upskilled by the Regional Training Center-National Capital Region (NCR) who graduated on June 6. Students who completed other courses, such as Mechatronics Servicing National Certificate (NC) II, PV Systems Installation NC II, Ships Catering Services NC II, Agricultural Crops Production NC II. Visual Graphic Design NC II, and Trainers Methodology I joined them in the commencement exercises. In his message, Secretary Isidro Lapeña congratulated the graduates and insisted that the training provided by Tesda will open a lot of opportuni-

ties to them. “You will be able to help your families and, eventually, you can also help the nation to recover from the pandemic, as you all become productive,” he said. During the ceremony, 13 trainers of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) from the NCR, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Regions 4A, 9, and 11 who were in the 11-day Daikin “Training of Trainers” program were also cited. Their training forms part of the memorandum of agreement signed by Tesda and Daikin Philippines in July 2021 to upskill the entire local airconditioning sector. “I hope…the knowledge you gained from this training will be your standard to efficiently and effectively perform your duties and responsibilities,” the Tesda chief said. “We know that through this training, you will be able to help upgrade the skills of our kababayans in the HVAC sector in your respective regions.” Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Lina Sarmiento, Tesda-NCR Regional Director Florencio Sunico Jr., as well as Executive Directors Dave Bungallon and Lorenzo Emanuel Guillermo were also at the graduation ceremony.

Studies: Number of women taking on S&T steadily rises

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OP-PER FOR MING students from Makati City were recognized by Mayor Abigail Binay, as they received prizes for their academic achievements. The top-ranked learner received a cash prize worth P20,000 and a plaque of recognition, while those in Top 2 to 10 got P15,000 each, as well as individual plaques. This year’s awardees consisted of (1) Matthew Ivan Galvez of Makati Science High School (MSHS), (2) Jerome Samuel Tan of Makati Hope Christian School (MHCS), (3) Mikaella Caluag of Makati High School, (4) Leila Caudilla of San Antonio National High School, (5) Nisha Jai Collado of Bangkal High School, (6) Zach Anthony Ty also from MHCS, (7) Derron Noleal of St. Paul College-Makati (SPC-Makati), (8) Gerald Jerome Leviste of San Antonio National High School, (9) Raven Jillian Catuday of MSHS, and (10) Camille Danielle Lacanlalay, also from SPC-Makati. Galvez was likewise named the city’s new youth ambassador. “I am extending my heartfelt congratulations to this year’s Ten Outstanding Students of Makati. This is a very momentous occasion, not just for our awardees, but also for the city…,” Binay said, as she congratulated the awardees on June 10 at an awarding ceremony inside the Makati City Hall. “Through your achievements, you have made us proud, and inspired all of us to do better.” More impor tant, the loca l chief executive said the awardees made her “proud to be a Makatizen.” “You have shown excellence in academics, leadership, and service, [that is why] you deserve this recognition. I am confident that you will continue to excel in all your pursuits, and contribute to the betterment of our city,” the mayor concluded.

HE nu mber of Fi l ipinas taking up courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have experienced a significant hike, according to a survey by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). T he “ Women in Science” study focused on the state of Filipino women and girls pursuing careers in STEM. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority from 1990 to 2015 reveal that females account for nearly half of the country’s total science and work force. Top S&T occupations with the highest number of female workers were nursing, midwifery and other health-related professions, as well as engineering and other technology-related professions. In 2015 the DOST said that out of 10 million Bachelor’s degree holders in the country, more than 3.7 million have S&T degrees, composed roughly of 45 percent females. There are approximately 434,000 females (48.1 percent) who are S&T Bachelor’s degree holders and employed in S&T occupations. There were more females (54.3 percent) working in the S&T fields who are postbaccalaureate degree holders. The department noted that female S&T workers are younger (30 years old) than the male group (34 years old) based on their median age. “While we have made great strides in empowering Filipinas in STEM, there is much work that still needs to be done not just in terms of gender equality, but also toward further improving access to education and employment opportunities,” said DOST-SEI Director Josette T. Biyo. “This inclusivity is [key to our country’s] development and eventual achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.”

POLISH OFFICIALS VISIT ‘USTE’ The Embassy of Poland in Manila’s Chargé d’Affaires Jarosław Szczepankiewicz (right) as well as Counselor-Minister Anna KrzakDanel (second from right), who heads the political and economic section, recently visited the University of Santo Tomas. The visit included a courtesy call on UST’s rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, OP., Ph.D, discussions with administrative officials, a tour of the university museum, as well as UST Hospital’s newest edifice: the St. John Paul II Building named after the Polish-born pontiff who visited the campus twice. Highlight was the tour of the Antonio Vivencio del Rosario-UST Heritage Library, where a first-edition copy of Polish polymath Nicolas Copernicus’ “De revolutionibus orbium coelestium” (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres, in photo), printed in 1543, was presented before the Polish delegates.

Nestlé awards ‘best-in-class’ private school for SY 2021-22

ESTLÉ Phils., through the Nestlé Wellness Academy (NWA), recently cited Claremont School of Valenzuela as its “Best in Class” awardee. The learning institution topped the program’s competition among private schools across the country for School Year 2021-2022. The award is given to a private school that was able to qualify and perform at the highest level in two categories: the “Wellness Educator of the Year” category for teachers who utilized modules while applying creativity and skills to drive awareness and appreciation on the importance of health and nutrition; and the “Wellness Movers of the Year” category for the school that showcased their students practicing the Seven Healthy Habits in order to “move them to wellness” by way of a fun, energetic and creative dance routine. As this year’s winner, Claremont School of Valenzuela received a P150,000 cash prize, which was turned over to the school’s foundation to support scholarships and community-outreach programs. In addition, Claremont received training in urban gardening—one of the three advocacy programs that NWA offered to help the school. Other advocacy courses offered were Solid Waste

Management, as well as Nutritious and Tasty Cooking. On May 6 Claremont officials received the prizes and urban-gardening kit at the Lipa Integrated Coffee Center (LICC), where they also learned more about proper techniques and innovations they can apply in starting and managing their own urban garden. Exclusive online-training sessions and learning modules were also provided to help equip the school with the right tools and knowledge. “As the Kasambuhay sa Kalusugan ng Pamilyang Pilipino, we commend Claremont School of Valenzuela for prioritizing to teach and instill in their students the Seven Healthy Habits, which include choosing nutritious and varied options, managing food portions, choosing to drink water and milk, enjoying meals together as a family, playing actively, keeping good hygiene, and caring for the planet,” said Charisma Sy, NWA lead. “It is even more encouraging to see their commitment to sustainable nutrition through urban gardening. We hope their visit to the LICC inspired them, especially the students, in growing different…vegetables…essential for the health and wellness of Filipino families.” The NWA is an initiative by Nestlé Phils. to help Grade 1 to Grade 6 private-

school students choose healthier food and lifestyle through nutrition education and wellness activities. The program provides downloadable modules aligned with the Most Essential Learning Competencies of the Department of Education, and are integrated in the music, arts, physical education and health classes, or MAPEH. Aside from this, the NWA also encourages physical activity through a “Dancercise” video for a fun workout for teachers, students and the whole family. “The health and wellness of our students have always been a priority for us... During this period of blended learning, the NWA allowed us to seamlessly integrate the Seven Healthy Habits in our curriculum to ensure that our students not only learn, but also apply what they’ve learned, especially at home,” shared Irene Jane Ocampo, principal of Claremont School of Valenzuela. “More than a trophy, we are all winners for helping raise healthier and happier Filipino children.” Other winners of the NWA contests are Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Inc. as well as St. Edward School and University of San Carlos Basic Education Department-South Campus as Wellness Educators of the Year, and Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban for Wellness Movers of the Year.

“ Without naming names, there is a great number of Filipinas who are impact-players in their fields,” Biyo added. “We hope to continue to inspire our young girls, for we know the caliber that our women scientists and engineers can be.”

Online dominance

MEANWHILE, Coursera Managing Director of India and Asia Pacific Raghav Gupta told reporters in a recent press briefing that online enrollment in STEM by Filipina students and professionals since Januar y 2021 outnumbered their male counterparts: 52 percent to 48 percent. Gupta revealed his firm sees a rapid growth pace of STEM in the Philippines, then added: “More young Filipinas want to join the work force, and they see STEM as the most viable platform that can build their future careers.” The executive shared that Filipina professionals took up online Coursera courses for their career and professional advancements, and that Filipinas enrolled in the online learning portal are higher than global averages of female participation. Further, Gupta pointed out that in their data the involvement of Filipinas on the Coursera platform is higher than the global average of women participation on the platform. According to its Women and Skills Report 2021, the Philippines ranks first worldwide for the highest increase in enrollments from women, growing 774 percent year-over-year in 2022. Likewise, the study noted there was an increasing number of female S&T employees in the fields of engineering, architecture, as well as information and communications technology-related fields. It disclosed that most females with careers in the said track are concentrated in some areas in Luzon, specifically in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon.

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Upon my return to Sorsogon Bulusan Lake provides visitors with a serene getaway where they can hang out or ride a boat or kayak.

Kambal Busay Falls is just a short walk from Zoe’s Resort.

Sorsogon has noteworthy local products you can buy as souvenirs.

Subic Beach’s fine, white and pinkish sand, and clear blue waters entice visitors to take a dip.

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t’s been almost a decade since my last visit to Sorsogon. When I had the chance to return, I immediately took it. The number of years between my visits made me think about the changes a place could’ve undertaken during that time. However, it wasn’t only the place that may have changed, a different me could’ve been looking at the world differently at that time.

Familiar places

As I browsed our itinerary, I saw a few familiar places I’d been to the first time I was in Sorsogon;

these were Juag Lagoon and Subic Beach. Our group was running late, but that didn’t bother me or dampen my excitement. When our

Juag Lagoon is home to different kinds of fish visitors can feed.

The Buhatan River cruise is one way to spend relaxing few hours in Sorsogon.

boats finally arrived, we were off island-hopping around Matnog, Sorsogon. As our boat approached Subic Beach, I noticed how crowded it was. When I visited almost a decade ago, I barely saw other people and structures lining the shore. Now, there are more campsites and kubos visitors can rent. I alighted our boat and walked along the beach. The powdery, white sand was still as soft as I remembered and the cerulean waters were still as clear. The pandemic has taken its toll on the travel industry and many are willing to take risks because of the fewer restrictions and higher vaccination rates. It’s refreshing to see families and friends going on vacation again after more than two years of living in uncertainty and fear. I waded in the cool waters as my companions took their photos and

flew their drones. I looked back at my previous trips and thought about returning to some places, whether abroad or here in the Philippines. Would those places still be the same after years of not revisiting them? Would I still be the same person years from now? These are thoughts that I let linger until we left for our next destination.

New destinations

For this trip, we went to places I was unable to visit the first time I was in Sorsogon. Other than beautiful beaches, Sorsogon is home to other noteworthy natural attractions such as waterfalls and a lake. Bulusan Lake is one of the stops in our itinerary. As one of our companions stated, the park has undergone extensive development to become a more tourist-friendly destination. There are e-jeeps and shuttles that can take visitors from

Visitors can find multiple traditional houses in Juban, Sorsogon.

the tourist center to the lake in around 10 minutes. Once at the lake, visitors can rent kayaks or boats. If you’re not up to kayaking or boating, you can always just enjoy the view of the lake and relax. Kambal Busay and Hidden Falls are just a short drive away from Bulusan Lake and are viable additions to your itinerary while in Sorsogon. Both waterfalls are easily accessible once you are inside Zoe’s Resort. We reached Kambal Busay after going down a flight of makeshift stairs. Simply put, Kambal Busay is beautiful with its cascading and cool waters. It was a refreshing sight to behold after a hectic day of traveling. We went on a short walk to reach Hidden Falls. It’s not as grand as Kambal Busay, but still has its own beauty. The rush of the water was too strong to swim in, so we settled on taking photos from a distance.

Another something new I did in Sorsogon was to join the Buhatan River Cruise. The boat took its time to leave the docking area and the hustle and bustle of the nearby main road. The surroundings were quiet, the waters serene, and we saw a few birds coming and going. Sorsogon is also home to some cultural and historic attractions. Our group went to Juban to see some of the traditional houses in the district, one of which is Casa Feliz. Visitors can spend the night experiencing and soaking in the ambiance of a traditional house. During our trip, we also went to the Sorsogon Museum. It used to be a prison, but is now home to artifacts, dioramas, and information about the province’s history. Learn about Sorsogon’s prominent figures throughout its history during your trip here.

Art Basel unveils highlights of its upcoming edition in Hong Kong

he 2022 edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong, and the second edition of its hybrid fair, welcomes 130 leading galleries from 28 countries and territories. Alongside robust presentations across Galleries, Insights, and Discoveries, this year’s show will offer dynamic public programs that highlight local artists and create meaningful connections in the city and across the globe: Hong Kong-based moving image pioneer Ellen Pau’s new, site-specific moving image work “The Shape of Light,” co-commissioned by Art Basel and M+, supported by the Lead Partner UBS, as well as a special tram project with artists Cherie Cheuk Kawai, Stephen Wong Chun-hei, and Shum Kwan-yi, commissioned by Art Basel and co-presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Art Basel Live, Art Basel’s multichannel digital program will once again amplify the show’s content to global audiences. Co-commissioned by Art Basel and M+ in celebration of Hong Kong and its thriving art scene,

Pau’s “The Shape of Light” explores the possibilities of the immaterial and the material, transforming light into digital objects. Featuring a popular sutra in Mahayana Buddhism, “The Heart Sutra,” expressed here through sign language, the ritualistic video meditates on the concept “form is emptiness, emptiness is form.” Natural phenomena like fire, water, and light are rendered in awe-inspiring computer-generated animation. The work will be presented on the M+ Facade from May 20 to June 19, 7 pm to 9 pm daily. There will be a live perfor-

mance by Ellen Pau on May 27 and a talk and screening on May 28. A four-day online screening from May 29 to June 1 will allow local and international audiences to view a collection of Pau’s pioneering videos and installations made between 1988 and 2015. Commissioned by Art Basel and co-presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Artist Tram Project will invite local artists Cherie Cheuk Ka-wai, Stephen Wong Chun-hei, and Shum Kwanyi to project their works on the exteriors of Hong Kong trams, the vehicles in one of the city’s

most iconic transport systems. Like moving canvasses meandering along the island, the three trams capture the artists’ vivid imaginations and experiences of the city’s landscapes and everyday scenes, engaging with the public and the artists’ own memories of Hong Kong. In conjunction with the show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Art Basel Live will return, featuring Online Viewing Rooms (OVRs), live-streamed videos, virtual tours, and multilingual VIP and public walkthroughs. A

dynamic online conversation series premiered in February 2022 as part of Art Basel Live with an artist talk by Apichatpong Weerasethakul and will run through May 20. The series will include a panel, surveying the development of the Asia Pacific Triennale, and a talk on how galleries in Asia are redefining the art marketplace. Adeline Ooi, Director Asia, Art Basel said: “It has been truly exciting to work with Hong Kong’s art community and our local partners offer dynamic public programs to share with the city. We are hon-

ored to work with M+ to present Ellen Pau’s brand-new sitespecific moving image work, the first major public co-commission project to light up the museum’s LED facade.” This year’s show will also feature the Fine Art Asia Pavilion, inviting contemporary artists to create new works that reinterpret antique elements across mediums. Titled “Transform / ARTique” and curated by Eric Leung Shiu Kee, the Pavilion will bring together 20 artists. Tickets are on sale now at https://ticket.artbaselhk.online/.

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A�ter over two years of streaming, movies in cinemas are back PHOTO BY GEOFFREY MOFFETT ON UNSPLASH

DON’T remember the last time I watched a movie in a cinema but I’m sure it was in 2019. Sometime in February or March of this year, I tried to watch one at SM Aura but there was a woman who always put her mask down and I had a panic attack and left right away. I guess we’re all used to streaming movies at home that being inside a theater is something that’s unfamiliar and disconcerting. I will try again next week because I really want to watch The Roundup, a Korean action comedy film directed by Lee Sang-yong starring Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee, who is well known for his role in Train to Busan. He plays a heavyweight law enforcer who travels to Vietnam to extradite a petty criminal but crosses the path of a killer (played by Son Suk-ku). The movie is a sequel to The Outlaws, which was shown in 2017. The Roundup is the first Korean film in three years to achieve the 10 million-moviegoer landmark, something that has been achieved by fewer than 30 films in recent history. The Korean Film Council recorded 331,562 moviegoers who watched on June 12, bringing the total number of watchers to 10,503,886 audiences since The Roundup premiered on May 18. For four consecutive weekends, The Roundup dominated the box office by cementing its place in the top spot. With this, the movie also outshone the Academy Award-winning film Parasite as the highest-grossing movie in May. The movie also beat Hollywood movies such as the 2014 Disney film Frozen and Interstellar, which were also released before the pandemic. Including international films, only 28 movies have ever surpassed 10 million moviegoers at the South Korean box office—and only 20 Korean films have ever reached the milestone. Parasite was the last Korean film to do that. In The Roundup, Ma Dong-seok and his police station’s violent crimes squad chase down a powerful new villain (played by Son Suk-ku). The movie was shot almost entirely in Vietnam and the filmmakers had to work around restrictions and regulations related to Covid-19. Why do I want to watch this movie? I love how Korean filmmakers do action movies. It’s almost always in a humorous way and The Roundup is no exception. If there is one thing I love about Korean movies, it is how gritty and realistic most of them are.

Korean drama for TV is a pleasure to watch, except for the thrillers, but most of the films are not like that. Korean movies usually unravel stories that are unexpected. In the Philippines, The Roundup is distributed by Glimmer Inc., a company owned by celebrity and entrepreneur Grace Lee. It will be shown in SM Cinemas nationwide starting on June 22. If there’s anything you should know about me, aside from being a fan of Korean culture, is that I am obsessed with the Tudors. It all started when I read the Philippa Gregory book The Other Boleyn Girl, which was made into a movie starring Natalie Portman as the ill-fated Anne Boleyn. Anyway, I was more obsessed with the book than I was with the movie. I am talking about the Tudors because I am happy that PLDT Home partnered with Lionsgate Play, and that means I get to watch Becoming Elizabeth, a series that traces the life of Elizabeth Tudor, who is played by Alicia von Rittberg. Lionsgate Play is the Southeast Asian streaming

platform of the global content studio behind major franchise properties, such as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Power and many more. Elizabeth is the daughter of Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII and she was known as the Virgin Queen. It is true that the history of the Tudors is very interesting but in my opinion, it was Elizabeth who made the family name great. Elizabeth led the Elizabethan Age, when England asserted itself vigorously as a major European power in politics, commerce, and the arts. As if that contribution is not enough, the reigning Queen Elizabeth is related to Elizabeth Tudor. Think about it, if Henry VIII hadn’t been infatuated with Anne Boleyn, perhaps England would not be what it is today. To watch Lionsgate Play’s content, you just need to log on to the web site (www.lionsgate.com) and sign up to create an account. As long as you are logged in with the same account on all your devices and computers, you can view any video on up to three devices concurrently. ■

Facebook fails again to detect hate speech in ads SAN FRANCISCO—The test couldn’t have been much easier—and Facebook still failed. Facebook and its parent company Meta flopped once again in a test of how well they could detect obviously violent hate speech in advertisements submitted to the platform by the nonprofit groups Global Witness and Foxglove. The hateful messages focused on Ethiopia, where internal documents obtained by whistleblower Frances Haugen showed that Facebook’s ineffective moderation is “literally fanning ethnic violence,” as she said in her 2021 congressional testimony. In March, Global Witness ran a similar test with hate speech in Myanmar, which Facebook also failed to detect. The group created 12 text-based ads that used dehumanizing hate speech to call for the murder of people belonging to each of Ethiopia’s three main ethnic groups—the Amhara, the Oromo and the Tigrayans. Facebook’s systems approved the ads for publication, just as they did with the Myanmar ads. The ads were not actually published on Facebook. This time around, though, the group informed Meta about the undetected violations. The company said the ads shouldn’t have been approved and pointed to the work it has done to catch hateful

content on its platforms. A week after hearing from Meta, Global Witness submitted two more ads for approval, again with blatant hate speech. The two ads, written in Amharic, the most widely used language in Ethiopia, were approved. Meta said the ads shouldn’t have been approved. “We’ve invested heavily in safety measures in Ethiopia, adding more staff with local expertise and building our capacity to catch hateful and inflammatory content in the most widely spoken languages, including Amharic,” the company said in an e-mailed statement, adding that machines and people can still make mistakes. The statement was identical to the one Global Witness received. “We picked out the worst cases we could think of,” said Rosie Sharpe, a campaigner at Global Witness. “The ones that ought to be the easiest for Facebook to detect. They weren’t coded language. They weren’t dog whistles. They were explicit statements saying that this type of person is not a human or these type of people should be starved to death.” Meta has consistently refused to say how many content moderators it has in countries where English is not the primary language. This includes moderators

in Ethiopia, Myanmar and other regions where material posted on the company’s platforms has been linked to real-world violence. In November, Meta said it removed a post by Ethiopia’s prime minister that urged citizens to rise up and “bury” rival Tigray forces who threatened the country’s capital. In the since-deleted post, Abiy said the “obligation to die for Ethiopia belongs to all of us.” He called on citizens to mobilize “by holding any weapon or capacity.” Abiy has continued to post on the platform, though, where he has 4.1 million followers. The US and others have warned Ethiopia about “dehumanizing rhetoric” after the prime minister described the Tigray forces as “cancer” and “weeds” in comments made in July 2021. “When ads calling for genocide in Ethiopia repeatedly get through Facebook’s net—even after the issue is flagged with Facebook—there’s only one possible conclusion: there’s nobody home,” said Rosa Curling, director of Foxglove, a London-based legal nonprofit that partnered with Global Witness in its investigation. “Years after the Myanmar genocide, it is clear Facebook hasn’t learned its lesson.” AP

AFFORDABLE, LONGER ROAMING SERVICES OFFERED AS GLOBAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS EASE

PREPARE your passports and get ready for the reopening of international travel. As you explore the world, no need to worry about connectivity overseas as Globe Roaming has the right data packs for you, whether for a 3-day or 30-day stay. Japan is now accepting travelers from the Philippines, which is among the 98 “blue” countries whose travelers are no longer required to get tested or quarantined for Covid-19 upon arrival. For those traveling to Japan, Globe (www.globe. com.ph) is currently offering 5G services through SoftBank. You can also start applying for a short-term tourist visa to visit your favorite K-pop paradise, South Korea, where Globe is offering 4G and 5G roaming services through SK Telecom and KT Corp. “The world is gradually opening up two years since the pandemic put travel on hold. More Filipinos are now opting to spend more time in other countries to make up for lost time in terms of travel, and they will be on the lookout for the safest and most convenient way to stay connected. As they explore the world once again, Globe will be with them and deliver data roaming that’s within their reach, even for longer travel periods,” said Coco Domingo, vice president for Globe Postpaid and International Business. As Filipinos prepare to maximize their trips abroad, Globe has introduced discounted data roaming called Roam Surf Longer Stay. You can now enjoy more gigabytes for more days while spending less. Simply choose from 3, 5, 7, 15 or 30-day offers which come with 3GB up to 20GB data, and get up to 50-percent off (versus the daily Roam Surf rate). To avail of Roam Surf Longer Stay, simply dial *143# and follow the prompts. This easy-to-use roaming service not only becomes more affordable the longer you are abroad but is also very convenient. You can safely connect from your phone without lugging around another device such as a pocket WiFi or buying a local SIM. “Roam Surf Longer Stay is meant for cross-country travels as it is currently available in over 70 countries worldwide. Longer Stay promos also give you bigger savings the longer you use it,” Domingo said. Globe is all set to provide connectivity requirements of Filipino tourists with the expected surge in global travel. Despite strict travel restrictions during the height of the global health crisis, Globe accelerated its roaming rollout, particularly 5G, to more countries in Asia, the Middle East and Europe as part of its commitment to deliver world-class connectivity.

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Streaming app for dads, millennials

“I gave my father $100 and said, ‘Buy yourself something that will make your life easier.’ So he went out and brought a present for my mother.”—RITA RUDNER

O all the dads who always put their wives and kids first, Happy Father’s Day! I think my dad was the first person, I’ve heard say, “I’ve watched everything on

Netflix.” Of course, I know he was exaggerating, but my dad, ever the movie buff, can watch 5 to 6 movies a day now that he’s retired and more if he’s in a fast-forwarding mood. And by everything, he meant all the actionsuspense stuff from the top 10 list, trending and suggested movies on the homepage carousel, as well as the first batch of search results—even those Korean action series. And whenever he can’t find anything to watch, he’ll just watch any Mission Impossible, James Bond or Jason Bourne movies—even though he’s watched each movie at least three times. So I was very excited to tell him about Lionsgate Play. Lionsgate is one of the leading Hollywood studios that has created and distributed some of the world’s biggest film franchises, such as The Hunger Games, the Twilight saga, John Wick, and Saw, plus the TV series Mad Men, one of the most acclaimed shows in television history.

The latest premium streaming service was launched recently in partnership with PLDT Home and will be available to both new and existing subscribers of PLDT Home Fiber Plan 1699 and up without additional charges until June 1, 2023. This partnership between PLDT and Lionsgate Play is a part of PLDT’s mission to provide the fastest broadband connection in the country to better stream entertainment choices. “PLDT Home and Lionsgate are bringing entertainment straight from the box office into people’s homes. From the best love stories to the best of horror down to the most action-packed films and shows, the world’s best content is simply a push of a button away with Lionsgate Play for all new and existing PLDT-powered homes,” PLDT Home senior vice president and head of consumer business-home group Jeremiah de la Cruz said at the launch. According to Lionsgate Play Philippines General Manager Ma. Cecilia Marino, the streaming platform offers premium Hollywood content that caters specifically to urban millennials. One of the interesting series on the service is the critically-acclaimed drama Gaslit, starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn. The new series spotlights Martha Mitchell (Roberts), wife of former US President Nixon’s Attorney General John N. Mitchell, discovering the full extent of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s. My dad loves royalty, so I think he might even take a peek at The Royals, a drama about the tradition, opulence, and scandal that surround a fictional modern-day royal family.

A CHAT WITH AN ESPORTS DAD

A FEW weeks ago, I was introduced to Mitch Esguerra, who has one of the coolest jobs in the world: CEO of Southeast Asia at Galaxy Racer. If you are a gamer, you’ve probably heard about the company as it is the most prominent eSports, lifestyle and content

organization. They currently have over 100 content creators amassing over 500 million followers and generating over 2.5 billion monthly views. As CEO, Mitch leads the establishment, growth and scale of Galaxy Racer’s regional operations across the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Laos and Indonesia. We talked about his work (but that’s for another article) and family, and he says that despite his demanding role he remains the foundation of his family of seven (including their great-grandmother and their beloved nanny). With three children, a creative adolescent, a preschooler princess, and a toddler, he carefully manages his time with them, saying, “Time is a luxury, and having it well spent is better than just being there doing nothing.” He describes himself as an authoritative parent, solving problems (together) with his children, setting clear rules and expectations, and with open communication and natural consequences. Mitch shares that his experiences as a parent are not a step away from how he manages the many start-up companies, including Galaxy Racer. He said, “I have been growing companies since before I had children, but having children made me realize that I was and am practically the same on both ends. I give my children, as with my team, the same opportunities to speak and be heard, make their own mistakes and learn, and know I am here to mentor them whenever possible.” Being at the helm of the largest gaming and lifestyle organization, en route to the largest transmedia powerhouse in the world, he says, “I will support my children if they choose to be engaged in eSports or content-creation.” He added, “Like any other endeavor, it requires passion and perseverance, and as long as they have it to keep pushing forward.” A piece of advice from one father to another with children who are into eSports and content creation. ■

Call any landline, mobile or business— free of charge ONE of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, Viber is giving its Filipino users more ways to stay connected with family, friends, or colleagues wherever they are in the world by offering them free 30 minutes of calls to any mobile or landline number every month. Viber has been allowing its users to get in touch with loved ones, coworkers, or businesses who don’t have a smartphone or access to the Internet by simply subscribing to an affordable calling plan. With this new offer, Filipino users are now able to enjoy longer calls to any number in 60 countries around the world. The Philippines is one of the first markets in the world to enjoy this special offer, as it is the messaging app’s key growth area in the Asia Pacific with a 50-percent increase in voice calls in 2021. Free Viber calls will also be available in countries that have growing Filipino communities like Hong Kong, Kuwait, and Singapore. “Innovation and our users will always be at the center of everything we do at Viber,” says David Tse, Rakuten Viber’s senior director for APAC. “Offering free calls to our Filipino users is our response to their increasing demand for high quality, crystal-clear calls even with nonViber users. With this special offer, we hope we’ll be able to help them reach out to family, friends, colleagues, or anyone in the world, even those who don’t have Viber yet. It’s our own little way of bringing the convenience of our technology to more people.”

Unleash your unlimited self in portrait with latest OPPO flagship IT used to be that the brand was largely known for exceptional value-priced devices, but leading global smart device brand OPPO (www.oppo.com.ph) continues to muscle its way into the landscape of even more premium phones with its latest flagship, the OPPO Reno7 Series 5G. “OPPO knows how demanding the lifestyles of Filipino Gen Zs and millennials are. With the OPPO Reno7 Series 5G, they can help express their unlimited selves in portrait photos and videos. Now, they have a high-value Portrait Expert that can help them look and feel their best while conquering the digital space with OPPO Reno7 Z 5G and OPPO Reno7 5G,” said Chiqui Tapawan, OPPO Philippines head of marketing communications. The all-new OPPO Reno7 Series 5G enables consumers to showcase different facets of their personality in portrait through its powerful Flagship Camera System. Equipped with enhanced AI capabilities, both smartphones can help you create the best bokeh portraits and videos be it day or night. The OPPO Reno7 Z 5G is packed with a 64MP triple-rear camera setup and for its front camera, you can get a 16MP with a Selfie HDR that captures clear selfies even in dimly lit or backlit surroundings. Also, it has a Bokeh Flare Portrait to capture DSLR-like portrait images with rich bokeh light spots

combined with its AI Palette that will allow you to be creative in bringing out the best in their photos. Meanwhile, OPPO Reno7 5G is accompanied by a triplerear camera setup with 64MP HD as its main camera and a Bokeh Flare Portrait Video for real-time processing of your video while keeping portrait subjects appearing natural and bright. Plus, it has an AI Highlight Video for your best-quality videos anytime anywhere. For your selfies, it has a 32MP ultra-clear front camera with its all-new Portrait Mode that will also let you capture stunning DSLR-like portrait photos using 25 different aperture sizes and an advanced AI algorithm. The Reno7 Z 5G has increased speed and powerful performance that lets you multitask seamlessly thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while Reno7 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G SoC that guarantees a smooth user experience. Both units are offered in 8GB of RAM plus RAM Expansion technology with Reno7 Z 5G having 128GB and Reno7 5G with 256GB internal storages. For their battery capacity, each comes with their own 4,500 mAh battery, and OPPO’s own 33W SuperVOOC charging for Reno7 Z 5G, and 65W SuperVOOC charging,

Super Power Saving Mode and Super Nighttime Standby only available in Reno7 5G. The newest additions to the Reno series both have a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen, with refresh rates of 60 Hz and 90 Hz for OPPO Reno7 Z 5G and OPPO Reno7 5G, respectively, giving you a more vivid, smoother viewing experience. Moreover, they are also Netflix HD and Amazon Prime Video Certified, allowing users to experience high quality streaming content in even greater detail. Making a powerful debut is the ColorOS 12, which helps the OPPO Reno7 Series 5G provide an elevated and more efficient smartphone experience, such as Air Gestures allowing you to answer and mute phone calls, or control popular apps by gesturing with your hands without touching the phone; and AI System Booster which optimizes the smartphone’s overall performance to be faster and smoother for a longer period of time. The OPPO Reno7 Series 5G is available via OPPO Brand Stores, online stores, and partner dealers nationwide, and the OPPO Flagship Store on Lazada and Shopee. It comes in all-new colors Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black for OPPO Reno7 Z 5G, and Startrails Blue and Starry Black for OPPO Reno7 5G.

PLAYER FOR ALL TIME By Tim Reynolds The Associated Press

CHANELLE AVARICIO’S in cruise control in Lubao.

Avaricio tops ICTSI Pradera Classic, bags 3rd tour win

HANELLE AVARICIO completed a dominant campaign to nail her third victory in the last five Ladies Philippine Golf Tour events, beating Sarah Ababa and Chihiro Ikeda by six on a closing 72 on Friday and adding the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Pradera Verde Ladies Classic crown to her growing trophy collection. Unlike in her playoff win over Princess Superal at Hallow Ridge and a one-stroke escape over Ikeda at Caliraya Springs, Avaricio hardly found any challenge in the last 18 holes of the P750,000 championship, keeping her overnight four-stroke lead intact over nine holes, padding it to seven after No. 14 before settling for a six-stroke triumph with a last-hole miscue for the second straight day. “I didn’t expect to win and just tried to focus on every shot. But my first round [64] was the key, it kind of pushed me to where I am today [yesterday],” said Avaricio, who took control with a Tour record eightunder card Wednesday, stayed in command despite a 75 in the second round and banked another P90,000 with a five-under 211 total. Ikeda did threaten to within two with a birdie on No. 7 coupled with Avaricio’s mishap on the fifth but the latter fought back with a birdie on the eighth and sat on another fourcushion at the turn on an Ikeda bogey on the night.

REATEST shooter ever. That’s what everyone has been calling Golden State’s Stephen Curry for years now, for obvious reasons. Nobody in the history of basketball has made more three-pointers or made the art of throwing a ball through a hoop look easier than Curry does. He has earned that distinction. And it still seems like he has been undersold. Thing is, Wardell Stephen Curry II is not just the greatest shooter ever. It’s time to finally call him what he is—one of the greatest players ever. Go ahead, put him in the Greatest Of All Time conversation. It’s a debate that will never end anyway, and he has earned the right to be there for one simple reason. He has changed the game. The three-pointer is vital now, and Curry made it that way. “I think he’s pretty much established what he can do,” Warriors guard Klay Thompson said after the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals ended Thursday night with Golden State as champions and Curry as Finals MVP. “But to see him earn that, he’s one of the greatest ever and we all followed in his lead and gosh, that was awesome. What a series.” Yes, what a series Curry had. And what a player, too. Curry’s spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame was locked up long before Thursday night, when he scored 34

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WARDELL STEPHEN CURRY II is not just the greatest shooter ever. It’s time to finally call him what he is—one of the greatest players ever. AP points and the Warriors won their fourth title in eight years by topping the Boston Celtics, 103-90. What this one meant, though, was clear. Curry was weeping tears of joy before the game ended, unable to hold back the emotions anymore. “I’m happy for everybody, but I’m thrilled for Steph,” Warriors Coach Steve Kerr said as the champagne was spraying about in the champions’ locker room in Boston after Golden State’s title-clinching win. “To me, this is his crowning achievement in what’s already been an incredible career.” This was his crowning moment. For now, anyway.

There’s no reason to believe there can’t be a fifth ring for this Warriors era, either, as long as a healthy Curry is leading the way. “Best point guard of all time,” Golden State’s Andre Iguodala said. Add that to the list, too. And his legend on the court only continues to grow. The 34-year-old Curry is stronger than ever, tougher than ever and, somehow, more motivated than ever. He already had three rings entering this year, has the three-point record, more money than he could spend in 10 lifetimes and there isn’t a corner of the world where he isn’t known or revered. His wife Ayesha is a world-class cook.

He has made birdies at Augusta National. Curry, by all measures, had nothing left to prove. Apparently, he disagreed. When last season ended with a loss in the play-in tournament, Curry went right back to work, with this title in mind, knowing that few so-called experts thought the Warriors had a chance of extending their dynasty. They had three titles and five finals trips in five years from 2015 through 2019, then injuries and roster changes sent them to the bottom of the NBA in 2020 and on the outside of the playoff picture last year.

All forgotten now. Curry reigns again. “Damn, we did it. It’s crazy to think about,” Curry said. “All that talk paid off. Manifest your destiny in a certain way, and that stubbornness—who we are matters more than what anybody is saying about us—is why we’re here.” His resume is ridiculous: Curry is an eight-time All-Star, a two-time NBA MVP, one of them unanimously, a twotime scoring champion, All-Star Game MVP, now is a four-time champion— and, finally, an NBA Finals MVP, also by unanimous decree. Not bad for a player who went No. 7 in his draft class, got kicked out of his first college practice at Davidson for showing up late, was plagued by concerns about plenty of things in his early NBA years—he was too small, his ankles were too bad—and needed five seasons just to make his first AllStar Game. “I thank God every day that I get to play this game at the highest level with some amazing people,” Curry said on the floor as the celebration was starting, tears running down his face, game ball cradled under one of his arms. “This is what it’s all about.” Very few people saw this coming 13 years ago. On the night Curry was drafted in 2009, after six players who have a combined zero NBA championships heard their names called before him, the Warriors made no effort to hide their excitement. That said, it wasn’t exactly effusive praise, either. “He’s a guy who’s going to fit in quite nicely,” said Larry Riley, then the general manager of the Warriors. Probably safe to say Riley was right. Understated, sure, but right. Now, he has more. The fourth parade is Monday. The fourth ring comes this fall. The respect should be there forever now. He’s not just a great shooter anymore. It’s official: Stephen Curry is a player for all time.

YULO QUALIFIES FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ANEW By Josef Ramos

ARLOS YULO settled for a silver medal in the men’s individual all-around at the ninth Senior Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships on Friday in

Doha but it was enough for the worldclass athlete to earn a third trip to the world championships. Yulo collected 83,767 points to find himself sandwiched by two Chinese— gold medalist Cong Shi (83,833) and bronze medalist Jiaxing Yang (83,733)

in the competition being staged at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. Gymnastics Association of the Philippines President Cynthia Carrion-Norton confirmed to BusinessMirror the 22-year-old Tokyo Olympian’s qualification for the world championships in Liverpool, England, from October 29 to November 6. “Caloy lost to China by a mere 0.66 after missing a short trick in the high bar,” said Carrion-Norton, adding that

he expects Yulo to redeem himself in the vault and floor exercise that were set later Friday. Yulo won world championships gold medals in floor exercise in Stuttgart 2019 and vault in Kitakyushu 2021. He was the most successful athlete at last month’s Vietnam 31st Southeast Asian Games with five gold and two silver medals. He will compete in the individual events of floor exercise, vault, rings and parallel bars on Saturday.

Team USA wields broom vs Poland for fifth victory in VNL Week 2 MEDAL OF MERIT

WILLIAM “BUTCH” RAMIREZ is recognized for his handling of the government sports agency.

EIGNING three-time Volleyball Nations League (VNL) champions United States displayed its deep arsenal in a 25-12, 25-21, 25-16 conquest of Poland at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday. Outside hitter Ali Frantti, in her first match in the Quezon City leg, had three blocks to finish with 18 points, seven receptions and six digs, while opposite Nia Reed, making her VNL debut, had 12 points and 13 digs as the Americans improved to 5-1 wonlost. The top-ranked team in the world, the US will have weekend dates against Asian powerhouse China on Saturday and Thailand on Sunday as it tries to keep within reach of tournament leaders Japan in the event that has Mikasa, Ganten, Gerflor and Senoh as global sponsors and global suppliers, PLDT Home as presenting partner, Rebisco, MG Philippines, Top Speed Insurance, Asics and Maynilad as official sponsors, Havas Ortega, The Look

Company, Summit Outdoor Media, Marketing Media Ventures, Strong Media Advertising Solutions. 91.5 Win Radio, Philippine Olympic Committee, Philippine Sports Commission, City of Taguig, Quezon City and F2 Logistics as official suppliers. A product of US NCAA Division I powerhouse Penn State, Frantti liked what she saw with the team, which has a mix of members of Tokyo Olympic gold medalists and VNL debutants. “It has been unbelievable with this being in this group of girls. It’s been an honor and privileged just to be with all of these amazing talents,” said Frantti, who plays for Italian club Chieri ‘76. “It was a group effort tonight. I’m very happy with it.” Madi Kingdon Rishel also scored 11 points while Olympian Chiaka Ogbogu had two blocks for a nine-point outing for the Americans. The opportunity to play under legendary Coach Karch Kiraly was wonderful for Reed.

THE Americans are having fun at the Big Dome. NONIE REYES

RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte conferred a Presidential Medal of Merit to Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez in a simple ceremony in Malacañang on Thursday. Duterte conferred award in recognition of Ramirez’s “unparalleled work as the government’s sports agency chief.” Ramirez thanked Duterte for the opportunity to lead the PSC and be part of his administration. “The President asked me ‘Butch, how long have you been with me?’ I realized I have worked with him for more than 15 years in different capacities,” the two-term PSC chairman said. “When one works in government, he goes about his work because it is his responsibility and commitment. I did not expect this,” Ramirez said. The Presidential Medal of Merit was established in 1949 and is awarded by the President in recognition of meritorious achievements and services.

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21TH CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION #28 Lot 12 Blk 94, R. Papa Ave. Cor. P. Garcia St. Phase 6, Afpovai, Western Bicutan, City Of Taguig

WU, JIAFENG Auditing Manager 1.

Brief Job Description: Assist the in-house auditing team with their day-today functions

Basic Qualification: Advanced Knowledge of Accounting and Auditing Procedures; Strong Communication Skills; Excellent Project and Time Management Skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

24 INCH GAUGE CONSTRUCTION INC. L4 Blk. 4, Near Kay Buboy Bridge, San Dionisio, City Of Parañaque

LIU, XIAOLONG Marketing Specialist 2.

Brief Job Description: Responsible for coordinating with other marketing and sales professionals to implement innovative campaigns for branding or product launches

Basic Qualification: Ability to work under pressure and motivation to succeed in a competitive environment; Should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications or a related field; Good communication and interpersonal skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

ACQUIRE ASIA PACIFIC PHILIPPINES INC. 32nd Floor, Robinsons Cyberspace Gamma, Topaz And Ruby Roads, Ortigas Center, San Antonio, City Of Pasig KOHNEN, WILLIAM JAMES Associate Director, Shared Services Account Payable 3.

Brief Job Description: Oversee U.S. OPS to ensure timely processing as well as manage the payroll accounting process for U.S. entities.

Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in ADP workforce now and nesuite financial system. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

AIG PHILIPPINES INSURANCE, INC. 30/f Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo De Roxas, Bel-air, City Of Makati WONG, GARY Chairman, President And CEO

Brief Job Description: Responsible for developing and executing aig Philippine’s business strategy and maximizing the value of the business; carrying the full responsibility for the p&l; control the expenses, development of people and safeguard the license and reputation of the company.

Basic Qualification: Strong insurance industry experience, including frontline underwriting or broking. Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above

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Brief Job Description: Handles and responsible in all concern / matter in Marketing Department ECKEL, STEFFEN Purchasing Manager Brief Job Description: Review and process purchase order

Basic Qualification: With good oral and communication skills

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TAMOUYA BOPDA, MARIUS Sr. FinOps Analyst 8.

Brief Job Description: Collects and analyzes quantitative data, efficiently manages receivable related queries and issues.

Basic Qualification: Fluency in the Vietnamese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Fluency in French Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

ANOC99 CORPORATION 5/f To 10/f Ayala Malls Manila Bay Building D., Macapagal Blvd. Cor. Aseana Street, Tambo, City Of Parañaque LU THE CUONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative 9.

Brief Job Description: Managing incoming calls and customer service inquires.

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

APRICUS TECHNOLOGY INC. 8/f Aguirre Building, 107 Aguirre St. Legaspi Village, San Lorenzo, City Of Makati CINDY CHRISTINA SEKEON Customer Support Specialist - Indonesian Speaking 10.

Brief Job Description: Evaluation of the systems’ problems to recommend enhancements BOONMA, WITCHAYADA Customer Support Specialist - Thai Speaking

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Brief Job Description: Evaluation of the systems’ problems to recommend enhancements

Basic Qualification: Experience using help desk software and remote support tools Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Experience using help desk software and remote support tools Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

BIGCAT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. 18/f Pbcom Tower, 6795 Ayala Avenue Cor. Rufino Street, Salcedo Vill., Bel-air, City Of Makati

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ELSE Bahasa Indonesian Language - Officer Fund Management Brief Job Description: Must ensure their fund reporting requirements are met.

JEONG, JAEHOON Korean Language - Officer Customer Service Brief Job Description: Initiate conversation to uncover customer needs.

Basic Qualification: Fluently speak and write in chines, Bahasa Indonesian, Bahasa Malaysia and Vietnamese to cater foreign market. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledge on services rendered and complete line of products. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

TRAN NGOC LAN ANH Vietnamese Language - Officer Customer Service Brief Job Description: Initiate conversation to uncover customer needs.

TRAN NGOC THANH THANH Vietnamese Language - Officer Customer Service Brief Job Description: Initiate conversation to uncover customer needs.

LIU, LU Divisional Head Business Administration Brief Job Description: Provide leadership in Social Media & Marketing.

KULNIN, MAKSIM General Technical Superintendent 19.

Brief Job Description: Responsible for resolving all technical issues at equipment during projects.

BODIYAGE, SUJITH PREMACHANDRA SENANAYAKA Heavy Equipment Operator Specialist 20.

Brief Job Description: Responsible to operate electrically and/or hydraulically powered company specific heavy equipment in safe and efficient manner. RATHNAYAKA MUDIYANSELAGE, LALITH RATHNASEKARA RATHNAYAKA Heavy Equipment Operator Specialist

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AMAZON OPERATION SERVICES PHILIPPINES, INC. B21 Three E-com Moa Complex, Harbour Drive Cor. Bay Shore, Brgy. 076, Pasay City

Brief Job Description: Administers the initiation and adjudication of medical/background checks and provide additional support, provides ongoing support to local HR teams and HR services colleagues by improving the overall program, self-service training tools, and monitoring necessary policy and process updates as the program grows

Brief Job Description: Initiate conversation to uncover customer needs.

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Degree holder, must fluently speak and write Bahasa Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai and mandarin to cater foreign market.

Basic Qualification: Knowledge on services rendered and complete line of products. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledge on services rendered and complete line of products. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Responsible to operate electrically and/or hydraulically powered company specific heavy equipment in safe and efficient manner.

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Brief Job Description: Identify and develop new business opportunities through extensive research and targeted business verticals

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CHEN, YI-TA Account Officer Brief Job Description: Handle the financial records of an organization. SHIH, NENG-HSIANG Forex Dealer

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Brief Job Description: Deal with customer demand and headquarters policy request.

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Brief Job Description: Calculate and Manage All Cost Related Aspects in Construction Projects `

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Brief Job Description: Good in statistic or probability.

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Basic Qualification: Fluent In Mandarin And English both Verbal and Written 37.

Basic Qualification: Must have good analytical skills, excellent in writing, reading and speaking bahasa and english.

DAE YUN CONSTRUCTION CORP. Unit 319 Eagle Bldg., #26 Matalino St., Central, Quezon City

Brief Job Description: Plan out a construction project from start to finish, including budgets, staffing, timings of each stage, measure success, and the various resources needed to make the project work.

LI, KEHUI Chinese Construction Scheduler 38.

Brief Job Description: Manage deadlines and workers to make sure projects conclude on time. Have excellent organizational and communication skills. Develops timetables for projects. Monitor progress on projects. Meet deadlines.

LEI, BAIJIN Chinese Technical Manager

Basic Qualification: Fluent in English and Spanish Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Draws up, estimates, and determines the overall costs of a new or existing construction project. They create a list with all the needed materials and write down an estimated amount necessary to complete the project.

TONG, JINGYU Chinese Construction Project Planner

OHAKWE, BISMARK CHIGOZIE Sr. Quality Evaluator

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Brief Job Description: Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications. Oversee distribution of supplies in the organization. Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers. Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.

CHEN, XIUQIN Chinese Construction Project Planner

CONCENTRIX CVG PHILIPPINES, INC. 25/f Ayala North Exchange, Tower 2, 6796, Ayala Ave. Cor. Salcedo & Amorsolo Streets, City Of Makati

Brief Job Description: The Sr. Quality Evaluator monitors, evaluates and / or audits a sampling of inbound and/or outbound calls and other contact methods including chat and email. Reports results of evaluations to appropriate Business stakeholders (Quality Leadership, Operations, Client, Account Management, and Resource Unit partners)

QIN, YONGJIN Chinese Construction Estimator

Salary Range: Php 150,000 - Php 499,999

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Researches and develops various marketing strategies for products and services and implements marketing plans and works to meet sales quotas

WANG, YIMING Chinese Construction Acquisition Manager

CLOVERSENSE TECHNOLOGY INC. 29/f Robinsons Summit Center, 6783 Ayala Center, Bel-air, City Of Makati ERWIN Sports Trader - Bahasa Speaking I

Brief Job Description: Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budget and expenditures.

LI, NAIQING Chinese Construction Acquisition Manager

Salary Range: Php 150,000 - Php 499,999

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Manage the Entire Business Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

Basic Qualification: Able to speak and write in MANDARIN and at least college level with related BPO experience. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Bachelor’s/college degree in any field. Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

Basic Qualification: Can Contributes Information, Ideas, and Research to Help Develop Marketing Strategies; Can Help to Detail, Design, and Implement Marketing Plans for Each Product or Service Being Offered

ENERGY CHINA PHILIPPINES BRANCH OFFICE Unit 1718, High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 1, Bonifacio Global, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

CHINA CONSTRUCTION FRONT GENERAL DEVT. CORPORATION Unit 3001, Atlanta Center, 31 Annapolis St., Greenhills, City Of San Juan ZHAO, YINGGAO Quantity Surveyor Manager

Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints.

ZHANG, MEIYUE Marketing And Sales Agent

Basic Qualification: Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management

CHANG HWA COMMERCIAL BANK., LTD., MANILA BRANCH 43/f Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo De Roxas, Bel-air, City Of Makati

Brief Job Description: Manage Generally the Business

Basic Qualification: Portray Goof Leadership Abilities

EASTERN GOLD CORPORATION 503, Nueva St., Barangay 289, Binondo, City Of Manila

Basic Qualification: Minimum 10-year relevant experience in dry and wet sand fill in an international dredging and land reclamation project.

Salary Range: Php 90,000 - Php 149,999

YOO, JAE YOON General Manager

KIM, HEE JOONG Project Manager

CCK CITY NETWORKS, INC. Unit 3401-08, 34/f One San Miguel Avenue Condo., San Miguel Ave. Cor. Shaw Blvd., Ortigas Center, City Of Pasig TERADA, MIKIKO Operations Supervisor

Brief Job Description: Assist the Operations Manager

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DSCP, INC. Unit 306, 3/f, Bldg. No. 2, Marbella I Condo Bldg., Roxas Blvd., Barangay 13, Pasay City

Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

LEE, JINWON Assistant Operations Manager

SHEN, JUAN Mandarin Customer Support Representative

Salary Range: Php 150,000 - Php 499,999 Basic Qualification: Minimum 10-year relevant experience in dry and wet sand fill in an international dredging and land reclamation project.

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DIGITAL DECODER TECH. INC. Ub 111 Paseo De Roxas Bldg., Paseo De Roxas, San Lorenzo, City Of Makati

Basic Qualification: Min. Bachelor in Business or Market.

BOSKALIS PHILIPPINES INC. Unit 3701, 3801 The Orient Square, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, San Antonio, City Of Pasig

Basic Qualification: Fluent in English with good oral and communication skills

TRUONG TIEN THANH HR Assistant II

Basic Qualification: Knowledge on services rendered and complete line of products.

BLUE STAR ENTERTAINMENT INC. 4/f G&a Bldg.,, 2303 Chino Roces Ave. Ext.,, Magallanes, City Of Makati

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

GUAN, HUIHUI Mandarin Language - Officer Customer Service

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

ALAM FASHION PH INC. 3/f No.122, Ermin Garcia St., E. Rodriguez, Quezon City GLATZER, STEVEN ROBERT Marketing Manager

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Brief Job Description: Serve as the technical expert for detailed design and construction aspects of the project. Propose and oversee timelines for engineering proposals and submissions are met. Set up procedure and processes in monitoring and tracking of engineering related documentation throughout project lifestyle.

Basic Qualification: Knowledge in shipping and receiving. Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems. Understanding of forecasting and budgeting. Proficient in MS Office. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledge in shipping and receiving. Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems. Understanding of forecasting and budgeting. Proficient in MS Office. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Strong math skills including algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic. Ability to navigate specifications and plans. Ability to handle multiple assignments at once. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Excellent planning. Organizational and time management abilities. Good communication skills. The ability to work well on your own and in a team. Logical thinking with keen. Attention to detail. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Excellent planning. Organizational and time management abilities. Good communication skills. The ability to work well on your own and in a team. Logical thinking with keen. Attention to detail. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Strong collaborative and interpersonal skill. Timemanagement and analytical skills. Outstanding decision-making skills. Keen attention to detail. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Ability to work in a highpressure, deadline-driven environment. Exceptional communication and reporting skills. Solid working knowledge in all required software and programming languages. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

GUO, YONG Chinese Tunnel Construction Manager 40.

Brief Job Description: Prepare project status reports and work to ensure work adheres to contract specifications. Lead and direct the work of others. Create and execute project work plans. Manage cost, schedule, and program documentation.

XU, WENJIANG Chinese Tunnel Construction Manager 41.

ZHANG, GUOLU Chinese Tunnel Construction Manager 42.

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Has a strong working knowledge of grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes. Creativity and innovation are a must. Strong prioritization and organizational skills and detail-oriented.

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53.

Brief Job Description: To work with a variety of customers and use your expert relationship-building skills to provide worldclass service.

Brief Job Description: Provides a range of internal consultation services to various business units directed at improving business results through change management, organization design, development and effectiveness initiatives, and training and development

Basic Qualification: Has a strong working knowledge of grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes. Creativity and innovation are a must. Strong prioritization and organizational skills and detail-oriented.

Basic Qualification: Superior customer service skills, nice to have experience working with online gaming/offshore gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to learn, excellent communication skills in Chinese, both spoken and written.

LE SON TRA Customer Support Specialist 54.

Brief Job Description: To work with a variety of customers and use your expert relationship-building skills to provide worldclass service.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Superior customer service skills, Nice to have experience working with online gaming/offshore gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to learn, Excellent communication skills in Chinese, both spoken and written.

WANG, KUEI-LIEN Customer Support Specialist 55.

Brief Job Description: To work with a variety of customers and use your expert relationship-building skills to provide worldclass service.

Basic Qualification: Job-relevant degree/ 5-10 yrs. Supervisory/ managerial experience in logistics or operations/ multilingual

44.

Brief Job Description: “*Studying company profile and operations to understand its marketing needs. * Implementing a marketing strategy according to objectives and budget.”

SU, LIURONG Gaming Support Specialist

56.

Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

VONG NHOC PAU Gaming Support Specialist

57.

GAMMA INTERACTIVE INC. 21/f Alphaland Makati Place, 7232 Ayala Ave. Cor. Malugay St., Bel-air, City Of Makati JOO BOON CHIA Business Analyst Chinese Speaking 45.

Brief Job Description: Assist in the implementation process improvement initiative in terms of business analysis perspective. SILVIANI Business Analyst Indonesian Speaking

46.

Brief Job Description: Assist in the implementation of process improvement initiatives in terms of business analysis perspective. MELISA Customer Service Indonesian Speaking

47.

Brief Job Description: Employee shall perform the duties such as reports on daily operations of call center activities. WUTTISUPONG, RACHATA Customer Service Thai Speaking

48.

Brief Job Description: Employee shall perform the duties such as reports on a daily operations of call center activities.

CHU TUAN ANH Customer Service Vietnamese Speaking 49.

Brief Job Description: Employee shall perform the duties such as reports on a daily operations of call center activities.

INTHASORN, NAPATCHANOK Product Executive Thai Speaking 50.

Brief Job Description: Assist in conducting tests and launching of new product as well as protecting databases and confidential information.

PROMNART, NESSARA Product Executive Thai Speaking 51.

Brief Job Description: Assist in conducting tests and launching of new product as well as protecting databases and confidential information.

Basic Qualification: 21 years old and above with business analyst experience. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: 21 years old and above with business analyst experience.

J-NA ALLOUT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP. 3/f Lipams Bldg., #48 President Avenue, B. F. Homes, City Of Parañaque HWANG, JUNHYUK Korean Marketing Consultant 58.

59.

CHEN, YI-CHEN Chinese Technical Support Representative 60.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: 21 years old and above with proven experience overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle.

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Brief Job Description: To work with a variety of customers and use your expert relationship-building skills to provide worldclass service.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services.

NGUYEN QUANG SON Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

ITECHNO SPECIALIST INC. 7/f Aseana I Bldg., Bradco Avenue Aseana Business Park, Tambo, City Of Parañaque

CHANG LY CONG Customer Support Specialist

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services.

DO VAN THANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Provide daily support to users of various computer systems including answering questions, analyzing problems, and quickly forming solutions to return systems to proper operation

DAO TUAN VU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: 21 years old and above with proven experience overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle.

Brief Job Description: Ensures that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals

Basic Qualification: Speaks and Write Fluently (Korean and English) Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

65.

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services.

PHAM THI HUONG QUYNH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative 64.

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services.

Basic Qualification: Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English and their respective Native Language for the position applied for; Fluent in Chinese Mandarin is an advantage

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services.

KOTHARE, KADAMBARI KAILAS Program/Project Manager

66.

Brief Job Description: •Lead for Project Management Office for APAC Securities Services Operations. •Manage cross line-of-business projects and programs supporting an organization of circa 1,300 operational staff, driving uplift in process efficiency, control effectiveness and staff engagement.

SURMON, KATHRYN President And General Manager 67.

Brief Job Description: Develop and drive the strategy; drive competitive advantage; customer intimacy and partnership; commercial innovation; execute the plan; grow the team and talent; create the Kerry change agenda

LEE, EUNHO Consultant

68.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Salary Range: Php 150,000 - Php 499,999

Basic Qualification: At Least 8 Years in Business Development or Food Technology and R & D Role; Experience and Knowledge in Beverage Industry, Ideally Across a Range of Markets; Significant Exposure to Senior Management Within a Sales Environment; Management Experience Working in a Global/ regional Leadership Team in a Matrixed Organization

Brief Job Description: Identify and addressing problems in the company; collecting and interpreting relevant information and data for service improvement; reporting to top management monthly accomplishment; communicating with clients to manage expectations lead change efforts and ensure satisfaction; recommending proactive actions to lessen future losses; advising and guiding management.

Basic Qualification: College graduate- marine transportation; working experience in shipping business. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

MACH 86 TECHNOLOGIES CORP. 6th-13th Flr. Workspace Bldg., 1419 Industry St. Corner Finance St. Mbp Ayala, Alabang, City Of Muntinlupa

69.

LIANG, SONG Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Interacting with customers queries

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Chinese dialect (Mandarin, Folkien, Cantonese) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. 4th-11th Flr. Nexgen Tower, C4 Rd. Edsa Ext., Barangay 76, Pasay City NANG YWAN LU Burmese Customer Service Representative 70.

Brief Job Description: Managing Incoming calls and customer service inquires. HA PHUOC THIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

71.

Brief Job Description: Managing Incoming calls and customer service inquires. LE DINH MINH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

72.

Brief Job Description: Managing Incoming calls and customer service inquires.

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

MONEYGURU PHILIPPINES CORPORATION 6/f Act Tower 135 Sen,, Gil Puyat Ave., Bel-air, City Of Makati

73.

BONEV, ANTON IVANOV Brand Technology Delivery Manager Brief Job Description: Coordinating the delivery of technology and product

Basic Qualification: Detail Oriented; Able to help others make sense of complicated sets of issues and tasks and to simplify them for stakeholders; Able to gently guide stakeholders to make informed decisions about risk and benefits and priorities Salary Range: Php 150,000 - Php 499,999

NATURAL9 CORPORATION Unit 8c-1, 8 Rockwell Building, Hidalgo Drive, Rockwell Center, Poblacion, City Of Makati

Basic Qualification: Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English and their respective native language for the position applied for; fluent in chines/ mandarin is an advantage.

Basic Qualification: • Understanding of the Finance and Banking industry, and specifically Securities Services business • Program/project management experience • Working knowledge of digital tools such as alteryx, tableau

KP STAR MARINE TECH INC. Unit 502 Afpmbai, Bayani Road, Western Bicutan, City Of Taguig

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English and their respective native language for the position applied for; fluent in chines/ mandarin is an advantage.

Basic Qualification: Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English and their respective native language for the position applied for; fluent in chines/ mandarin is an advantage.

KERRY MANUFACTURING (PHILIPPINES), INC. 8th Floor The W Fifth Avenue Building, 5th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.- PHILIPPINE GLOBAL SERVICE CENTER 25f Jpmorgan Chase & Co Tower, 9th Avenue Cor. 38th St., Uptown Bonifacio, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

Basic Qualification: Speaks and Write Fluently (Korean and English) Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

TRAN HUU TAI Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

JIU ZHOU TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. 31/f Tower 6789, 6789 Ayala Avenue, San Lorenzo, City Of Makati

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: 21 years old and above with customer service experience.

Brief Job Description: Ensures that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals

JEON, UNYOUNG Korean Marketing Consultant

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: 21 years old and above with customer service experience.

Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time.

Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, Excellent communication skills in Chinese, both spoken and written, Previous experience in a similar role in the offshore/online gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: 21 years old and above with customer service experience.

Basic Qualification: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: “*Preferably 6 months experience with the above position. *Can multi-task and keen to details. *Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. “ Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

FLY ASIAN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Eighty One Bldg. Newport Blvd., Newport City Vab St., Barangay 183, Pasay City LIANG, SHIH-CHUN a.k.a. LIANG, KENG-JUNG Marketing Consultant (mandarin Speaking Clients)

FLASH EXPRESS SOFTWARE (PH) CO., LTD. INC. 11/f Cybersigma, Lawton Ave., Mckinley West, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

43.

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

CAI, XINGJIANG Training And Organization Development Specialist

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NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

HOANG TRONG SON VIET Customer Support Specialist

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WANG, QUANLE Chef Assistant (Henan Cuisine)

74.

Brief Job Description: Ensuring that food served are of excellent quality and authentic taste are consistently achieved, modifying menus or create new ones that meet quality standards, estimating food requirements and food/labor costs, supervise kitchen staff’s activities, performing other duties assigned by the company.

Basic Qualification: Ability to assist and direct kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery and ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner; ability to work with minimal to no supervision; train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards; manage the kitchen team in the executive chef’s absence, high level of attention to detail; with experience in Chinese restaurants; fluent in the Chinese language both oral and written. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

WU, HUAYUN Chef Assistant (Henan Cuisine)

75.

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Ability to assist and direct kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery and ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner; ability to work with minimal to no supervision; train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards; manage the kitchen team in the executive chef’s absence, high level of attention to detail; with experience in Chinese restaurants; fluent in the Chinese language both oral and written. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

ZHAI, RONGTAO Chef Assistant (Henan Cuisine)

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NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION LI, HANG Chinese Customer Service

86.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents LI, JIANGFENG Chinese Customer Service

87.

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills LIU, HUAN Chinese Customer Service

88.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

LIU, YANMING Chinese Customer Service 89.

90.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

MAO, WENJUN Chinese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

DING, JUN Head Chef (Heilongjiang Cuisine)

77.

LIU, XIAODONG Head Chef (Heilongjiang Cuisine)

78.

MENG, QINGCAI Chinese Customer Service 91.

92.

79.

ZHAO, ZHIHUI Chinese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

CHEN, ZHONGYUN Chinese Customer Service 80.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents DU, WENJIE Chinese Customer Service

81.

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills DUAN, QIANG Chinese Customer Service

82.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents GU, WEIYE Chinese Customer Service

83.

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

HANG, DONGDONG Chinese Customer Service 84.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents

LI, BIN Chinese Customer Service 85.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents

Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

93.

Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents. XIANG, XIAOFEN Chinese Customer Service

94.

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills ZENG, YAQUN Chinese Customer Service

95.

96.

97.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 Year Experience in the Similar Field, Speaks and Write Fluently (Native Language)

SUN, YANXU Chinese Customer Service

TANG, GUOXI Chinese Customer Service

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 NEW ORIENTAL CLUB88 CORPORATION 1331 Pearl Plaza Bldg., Quirino Ave., Tambo, City Of Parañaque Sky Garage Bldg., Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, City Of Parañaque 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th/f, Pearl Marina Building Pacific Drive, Don Galo, City Of Parañaque

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

98.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

ZHAN, XIANFEI Chinese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

ZHANG, AILIN Chinese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

ZHANG, CHENGCHENG Chinese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

ZHANG, CHONG Chinese Customer Service 99.

Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 Year Experience in the Similar Field, Speaks and Write Fluently (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

ZHANG, XUELING Chinese Customer Service 100.

Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 Year Experience in the Similar Field, Speaks and Write Fluently (Native Language)

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

ZHONG, SHOUHONG Chinese Customer Service 101.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 Year Experience in the Similar Field, Speaks and Write Fluently (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

PRAKIRANA, HATAICHANOK Customer Service Representative 102.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

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NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

SUWARDI Customer Service Representative 103.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1 year experience in the similar field, speak and write fluently (native language & English)

104.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1 year experience in the similar field, speak and write fluently (native language & English) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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110.

ALVINCE WONG Malaysian Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services.

LIM CHYAN CHII Malaysian Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services.

LIM HUI QI Malaysian Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

TANG YEE CHUAN Malaysian Customer Service 111.

Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language)

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

TAI VUI KIAN Malaysian Customer Service

Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills TONI Indonesian Customer Service

Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services MINA Indonesian Customer Service

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1 year experience in the similar field, speak and write fluently (native language & English)

INTRY Indonesian Customer Service

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

TEIN LEE TING Malaysian Customer Service 112.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

113.

NYI KWAT Myanmari Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

114.

SAI KWAN KHAM Myanmari Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

115.

SAUK ANN CHAN Myanmari Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language)

116.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language)

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, preferably 1 year Chinese customer service experience in the similar field, must be fluent in mandarin and English written and orally. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

CHIANG, CHUN-WEI Taiwanese Customer Service 117.

SAUK ANN SINT Myanmari Customer Service

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents

TSAI, HSIN-TA Taiwanese Customer Service 118.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

BE VAN TIEN Vietnamese Customer Service 119.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

BUI VAN TUAN Vietnamese Customer Service 120.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: College Graduate, preferably 1 year Chinese customer service experience in the similar field, must be fluent in mandarin and English written and orally. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, preferably 1 year Chinese customer service experience in the similar field, must be fluent in mandarin and English written and orally. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 Year Experience in the Similar Field, Speaks and Write Fluently (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No.

121.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION DANG VAN LUAN Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services.

DIEP HUNG DAU Vietnamese Customer Service 122.

123.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

DOAN THI PHUONG THAO Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

DUONG TAN MANH Vietnamese Customer Service 124.

125.

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127.

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Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

DUONG VAN LONG Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

HOANG THI HAI NINH Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

HOANG VAN TOAN Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

LA LAM ANH Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

LE THI NGOC THOA Vietnamese Customer Service 129.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

LUONG VAN THUAN Vietnamese Customer Service 130.

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Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

LUONG VINH TRUNG Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

NGOC VAN LINH Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

NGUYEN VAN MINH Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

NGUYEN DUY TUNG Vietnamese Customer Service 134.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents. NGUYEN HUU QUOC Vietnamese Customer Service

135.

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills NGUYEN MINH LAM Vietnamese Customer Service

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137.

138.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

NGUYEN THI NGOC BICH Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

NGUYEN THI THOM Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills.

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language)

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

NGUYEN VAN QUANG Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

PHAM DINH HAN Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

PHAM VAN NGUYEN Vietnamese Customer Service 144.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

Brief Job Description: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

NGUYEN VAN Y Vietnamese Customer Service

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

NGUYEN VAN HUY Vietnamese Customer Service 140.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

PHUNG THI LANG Vietnamese Customer Service 145.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

TRAN BA NHO Vietnamese Customer Service 146.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

151.

Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

TRAN VAN HUAN Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

VY THI LIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

VY THI THUY Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job Description: Customer support and data base services

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

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HLA HLA WIN Customer Service Representative

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Customer support and data base services

DEHN, CHARLES CHRISTOPHER Vice President 152.

Brief Job Description: Role requires working closely w/ compliance and analyst on the integrity of information barriers. Include interactions with the research and the product management group.

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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Brief Job Description: Serves Customers By Providing Product And Service Information; Resolving Product And Service Problems CHAN MUN CIN Mandarin Human Resource Specialist

154.

Brief Job Description: Assists with The Administration Of The Day To Day Operations Of The Human Resources Functions And Duties ZHANG, CAIWANG Mandarin Technical Support Specialist

155.

Brief Job Description: Responsible For The Smooth Running Of Computer Systems And Ensuring Users Get Maximum Benefits From Them

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

Brief Job Description: Manage large amounts of incoming calls. Generate sales leads. Identify and assess customers’ needs. Handle customer complaints. Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualification: Must be a College graduate; Can Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information; Can contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed; Can Manage large amounts of incoming calls Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

PANDORA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC. 5/f King’s Court Bldg., 2129 Chino Roces Ave., Pio Del Pilar, City Of Makati

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

157.

Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language)

RHIPE PHILIPPINES, INC. 25/f Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo De Roxas, Bel-air, City Of Makati

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

LIU, HUAWU Marketing Mandarin Speaking Specialist Brief Job Description: Creating, advertising campaign and pricing

FORTES, ORLANDO MANUEL Service Delivery Manager - Concierge 158.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Provide management oversight, guidance and coaching to the concierge operational team in manila; deliver shared service for operational components to the csp support service.

Basic Qualification: Execute campaign thru mandarin domain Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Graduate and / or master’s degree in information technology; at least 20 years of work experience in it services; with at least 10 years at a management level; extensive experience in the management level; extensive experience in the management of it user support services. Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above

Basic Qualification: College Graduate, Preferably 1 year experience in the same field, Speaks and write (Native Language)

SHANG SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. 11/f Pbcom Tower, Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Bel-air, City Of Makati

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

159.

EDY SAMTO Bahasa Indonesian Language- Manager Affiliates Brief Job Description: Ensure all price changes and deliver of events are timely and accurate

Basic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing and Other Relevant Courses Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 89,999

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1 year experience in the similar field, speak and write fluently (native language & English)

SOMI UNLIMITED SOLUTIONS, INC. 10/f Tower 2 Double Dragon Plaza Bldg., Edsa Corner Macapagal Ave. St. Zone 10, District 1, Barangay 76, Pasay City

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

160.

Basic Qualification: College Graduate, preferably 1 year Chinese customer service experience in the similar field, must be fluent in mandarin and English written and orally.

BUI DUC HUNG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: College Graduate, preferably 1 year Chinese customer service experience in the similar field, must be fluent in mandarin and English written and orally. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

163.

Basic Qualification: At least 3 years supervisory analyst experience.

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Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. HA HUY DAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

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Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. HOANG MANH THIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

168.

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. HOANG PHONG VU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

169.

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. HOANG QUANG PHU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. HOANG THI MAI TRANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

171.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. DUONG THI AN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: Can Speak Mandarin

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. DANG VAN QUANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above

Basic Qualification: Can Speak Mandarin

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services CHU VAN KIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in Computer Application With Good Oral and Written Communication Skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services CAO VAN THANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services CAO THI NGOC YEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. BUI TUAN ANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

OCEANIC SYMPHONY SERVICES INC. 3/f Salcedo One Center, 170 Salcedo St., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati VUONG PHOI AN Mandarin Customer Service

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

OMNIWEALTH ENTERPRISE INC. 17th Flr. Citibank Square Bldg., No. 188 Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Eastwood City Cyberpark 3, Bagumbayan, Quezon City

NOMURA PHILIPPINES, INC. Tower 2 Enterprise Center, 18/f 6766 Ayala/p. De Roxas, San Lorenzo, City Of Makati

Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

VU VAN TRANG Vietnamese Customer Service

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Knowledgeable in computer application with good oral and written communication skills

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and inquiries, handling complaints, provide solutions, process customer accounts and file documents.

TRAN DUY CUONG Vietnamese Customer Service 147.

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

NGUYEN TRUONG GIANG Vietnamese Customer Service

www.businessmirror.com.ph

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. HOANG TRUNG KIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

172.

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services.

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

BusinessMirror

www.businessmirror.com.ph

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NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION HOANG VAN HOC Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

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Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. HUYNH NGUYEN MINH THANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. HUYNH TRAN ANH QUY Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. KHAC NGOC KHANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. LA THI THANH LAM Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. LE HAI DUONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. LE THI BINH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. LE TUAN ANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. LE VAN LAM Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. LUC VAN TIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. LUONG HUU LAI Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGO DUC NGON Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN CHIEN THANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN CONG CHIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN DANG HUNG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN DINH DUNG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN DINH TAM Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN HOANG THACH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN HUY PHUONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN KHA HIEU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN MINH THANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN NAM SANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN NHU KHOA Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services.

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills)

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NGUYEN THAI HUNG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative 196.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills)

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills)

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills)

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills)

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills)

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN THI ANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN THI MY THU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN THI NGOC ANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN TRAN HUU LOC Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN VAN DUOC Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services NGUYEN VAN HAU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN VAN LUAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN VAN NGAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN VAN QUOC SANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN VAN THANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. NGUYEN VAN TRUONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM DUC HIEU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM DUC KIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service queries; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM MINH DUC Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM NGOC TU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services PHAM QUOC DUY Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM THI DIEM PHUONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM THI HAI YEN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM THI KIM CUONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAM THU TRANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAN HUNG CUONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. PHAN VAN TAI Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services

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ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills)

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills).

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (verbal and written skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

TRAN BI Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills).

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services TRAN DUC KHUE Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. TRAN DUC SANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. TRAN MINH KHUE Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services TRAN THANH LONG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. TRAN VAN VAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services TRAN VINH LOC Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. TRAN VINH PHU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. VAN THI THUY TRANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. VI VAN DUOC Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services VO NGOC HUNG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. VO THI HUYNH MAI Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services. VU VAN TUAN ANH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills). Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills).

Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering product and Salary Range: service questions; suggesting information about other Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 products and services. SYNTEL INFOTECH, INC. 10th Floor Science Hub Tower 3, Mckinley Hill Cyberpark, Brgy. Pinagsama 1630, City Of Taguig Basic Qualification: French language, excellent written communication TCHAMTCHEU, GILLES skills, support for corporate Associate Consultant - French Bilingual mobiles devices, support for Skype conferencing and 232. Brief Job Description: analytical skills to provide To keep affected users informed about the progress, inputs to other next level IT account administration, provides input for continuous teams. service improvement. Salary Range: Php 90,000 - Php 149,999

TIGER RESORT, LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Okada Manila, New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Tambo, City Of Parañaque Basic Qualification: NG ENG KIAT Must have at least 5 years Manager, International Marketing (BD) of experience in managerial role in significant 233. Brief Job Description: international gaming Achieving the sales and revenue target set forth by top management and governs company sales strategy in Salary Range: achieving sales volume Php 90,000 - Php 149,999 ZTE PHILIPPINES INC. Unit 29 Fort Legend Towers, 3rd Ave. Corner 31st St., Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig Basic Qualification: HUANG, TAO Analyzes industry Project Manager customer requirements scenarios in the 234. Brief Job Description: government and provides Analyzes industry customer requirements scenarios solution sales support. in the government and provides solution sales support. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Formulates the WANG, DAN organizational structure Project Manager of the project and the organizational Brief Job Description: constructions and 235. Formulates the organizational structure of the manages, appraises and project and the organizational constructions and motivates the members of manages, appraises and motivates the members of the project team. the project team. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 *Date Generated: Jun 17, 2022

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills).

In the ad material of Notice of Filing of Application for Alien Employment Permits published on Jun 14, 2022, the name of DONG, XIN under BOWENHILLS TECH INC., should have been read as DONG, XIN and not as published.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Any person in the Philippines who is competent, able and willing to perform the services for which the foreign national is desired may file an objection at DOLE National Capital Region located at DOLE-NCR Building, 967 Maligaya St., Malate Manila, within 30 days after this publication.

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and written skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: Fluent in Vietnamese (Verbal and Written Skills) Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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