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High NTMs, red tape make green tech costlier

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OSTLY red tape has made imported green technologies more expensive in the Philippines, thanks to Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs), according to the World Bank.

Among the incentives being offered by the Philippines is its distinction of having the lowest tariffs on environmental goods in the region. However, NTMs on these goods are the highest in the region.

The World Bank said the Philippines “is by far the most heavyhanded,” with more than four NTMs on imported environmental

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goods, compared to the regional average of only 1.2.

“This implies that the imported green technologies are extra costly and face more red tape, to the detriment of Philippine firms,” stated the World Bank ’s background paper on Climate Change and Environmental Risks in the Financial and Private Sector and Opportunities for Green Finance for the Philippines.

These NTMs include additional permit requirements as opposed to automatic licensing; quotas; prohibitions; price control measures; and non-tariff taxes and charges.

The Philippines applied tariffs on environmental goods such as

renewable energy and resource efficient technologies at 3.8 percent on average in 2019, is lower than the Asia-Pacific regional average of 5.8 percent.

The World Bank noted that tariffs for environmental goods is at 8 percent for Thailand and 6.2 percent for Vietnam and Malaysia.

T he gover n ment h a s a l so passed an Executive Order in 2023 to temporarily reduce tariff on imported electric vehicles to zero for five years from 30 percent.

Sanctions needed

Meanwhile, the World Bank said the national government’s efforts to offer incentives are not enough to prompt the private sec-

tor to adopt green technologies and increase green investments in the country.

The World Bank said sanctions on negative externalities such as pollution are also needed to fasttrack its efforts to go green.

“In the Philippines, a lack of pricing of negative externalities of climate change, in the form of a carbon tax or emissions trading scheme, has undermined the business case for green investments,” the paper stated.

“If firms do not have to pay for pollution, they are not incentivized to move towards cleaner and greener projects,” it added.

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P230-B FUNDS, 120K JOBS EYED IN HALAL ROADMAP n

By Andrea E. San Juan

SEC ‘not anti-business,’ new fees are fair

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HE Philippines will launch a National Halal Strategy which aims to generate P230 billion in investments and create 120,000 jobs in five years and support small merchants in becoming part of a global halal ecosystem, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

In a statement it issued on T hu rsd ay, t he Trade depa r tment said the plan will address the “growing” demand for Halal products and services from both the Philippines’s domestic market and from the 57 countries that are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)—spanning Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual stressed that halal as a way of life is not only for the Muslims. He said it is “increasingly” being recognized by many non-Muslim consumers worldwide because of “ethical considerations, hygiene, fair trade and just financing.”

“Over the next five years, we plan to achieve P230 billion Halal trade and investments and generate 120,000 jobs,” the Trade chief added.

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DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual was the guest speaker at the 15th joint weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Makati and Rotary Club of Manila at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City on Thursday. Pascual, a former Rotary Club of Makati president, talked about the Philippine Roadmap to Progress. Also on Thursday, he shared with reporters the highlights of the Philippines’s Halal strategy, an ambitious move eyeing P230 billion in investments and 20,000 jobs. Also in this photo are (from left) Rotary Club of Makati Past President David Ackerman, Rotary Club of Makati President Senen Matoto and Rotary Club of Manila President Rafael Alunan III. BERNARD TESTA

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EC c ha ir ma n Emi l io B. Aquino said the agency has stretched itself on the deadline of its amnesty program, which slaps a one-time fee for all the company’s penalties incurred in the submission of documents such as the general information sheet and the annual financial statement.

The amnesty program is a prelude to the imposition of higher fees and penalties, which the agency still has to implement.

“We're very pro business; and we’re not anti [business]. We want to encourage because the very spirit of the RCC [Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines] is to encourage continuity and all that,” he said.

He said the amnesty program is now extended to November 6 to give way to the Barangay elections by the end of the month and the long weekend after that.

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PHL NURSE STAYED WITH WARD, IS KILLED BY HAMAS

By Malou Talosig-Bartolome

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FILIPINO nurse who worked as a caregiver in Israel was killed at the height of the attacks of Hamas militants last Saturday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

Angeline Aguirre, 33-yearold native from Binmaley Pangasinan, was one of the two Filipinos killed during the Hamas assault on Saturday.

Jerusalem Deput y Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum cited Angeline’s heroic deed.

Aguirre was caring for her elderly patient when Hamas militants stormed her employer's

residence in Kfar Gaza, a kibbutz in Israel near the border of Gaza. Her Israeli ward was only identified as “Nira.”

“Despite having a chance to flee the Hamas terror attacks,

Angeline showed unbelievable humanity and loyalty by remaining at Nira’s side during the violence, resulting in both of them being brutally murdered

by Hamas. Unimaginable honor in the face of evil,” the Israeli Deputy Mayor wrote on X. https://x.com/FleurHassanN/ stat u s/17120 50 376 8 0170 62 65?s=20 Ambassador to London Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. said Aguirre's heroism reflects the usual care Filipino caregivers and nurses provide elsewhere, even in the United Kingdom.

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The World Bank said the government is currently weighing its policy design options for an emissions trading scheme (ETS) to cover the power sector.

The Washinton-based lender said it is possible this may be expanded to include energy-intensive heavy industries.

The report noted that the government collects taxes on energy, through excise taxes on fuels and electricity consumption. It has also been removing fossil fuel subsidies since the 1990s.

"It is expected that introduction of the Philippines ETS or a carbon tax will provide strong incentives for firms to adopt green technologies. Globally, taxation of polluting and CO2-emitting activities is seen as a best-practice solution and the most effective way of pricing in externalities," the report stated.

The World Bank said the government has committed to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of 75-percent reduction in projected cumulative GHG emissions relative to the business as usual (BAU) scenario by 2030.

This emphasized the role that public-private collaboration will play in achieving the country's climate change adaptation and mitigation ambitions.

This is consistent with an estimated $168 billion in investment opportunities that can generate three million cumulative new direct jobs in the Philippines between 2020 and 2030.

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Sliding farmgate prices prompt halt of imported sugar release

By Jasper Emmanuel Y. Arcalas @jearcalas

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ACOLOD CITY —The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SR A) has decided to indefinitely hold the release of over 100,000 metric tons (MT) of imported sugar to the domestic market to arrest falling farm-gate prices.

The SRA Board, the highest policymaking body of the agency, approved a resolution that suspended the reclassification of sugar imported under Sugar Order (SO) 7.

The resolution is meant to stabilize farm-gate prices that have fallen by 10 percent since the crop year started.

SR A data showed that farm-gate price of raw sugar has declined to P2,700 per 50-kilogram bag from the P3,000 level registered at the end of the previous crop year.

The decline in farm-gate prices dismayed the SRA board, arguing that SO 7 sugar importers promised that farmgate prices would not drop below P3,000 per 50-kilogram bag despite the entry

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This, he said, was a move to get more submissions from as many companies as possible.

of foreign stocks.

“Despite the fact that the average retail price of sugar remains the same, the average farmgate price of raw sugar which hovered between P2,500 to P2,750 per bag during the first two weeks of crop year 2023-2024 continues to go down, to the detriment of the sugar farmers, allegedly by reason of oversupply,” the board resolution read. It was dated September 26 but was released to the media on October 12.

“In order to maintain a reasonable volume of sugar available for domestic use, protect the interests of the farmers and millers, and sustain a reasonable farmgate price of raw sugar of about P3,000 per bag, the Sugar Board deemed it necessary to hold in abeyance all applications of conversion and maintain the classification of all imported sugar as reserved,” it added.

Under existing rules and regulations, the SRA has the power to regulate the use of sugar stocks in the country through classification as part of its mandate of protecting the welfare of

the farmers while ensuring consumers’ benefits.

Usually, the SRA classifies imported sugar as "C" or reserved sugar, which means it cannot be used or sold domestically by the importing entity until the stocks are reclassified.

Importers file for reclassification of their stocks as "B" sugar or sugar that will be consumed locally before the SRA board.

Sugar importers were previously given an October 15 deadline by the SR A to fully distribute the entire 150,000 MT volume under SO 7.

But because of the resolution, the remaining volume imported under SO 7, estimated at about 127,775 MT as of September 24, will not be distributed to the domestic market yet.

“We will hold the applications [for reclassification] until such time that farm-gate prices stabilize. What is more important to us is that if we see the farm-gate prices decrease, then we should also see a decrease in the retail prices,” SRA Administrator Pablo Luis

S. Azcona said in a press briefing here.

“It is not normal for prices to go down by P100 or more on a weekly basis. It has been abnormal,” Azcona added.

Despite downward movements at the farm-gate level, the retail prices of both raw and refined sugar in Metro Manila were unchanged. Raw sugar prices ranged from P80 to P101.75 per kilogram while refined sugar prices were between P95 and P119 per kilogram, according to SRA data.

Azcona pointed out that the farmgate price of P3,000 per 50-kilogram bag is the acceptable level across all players of the industry from farmers to millers and even consumers.

At such a price level, a kilogram of raw sugar would be at P60, enough for a sugarcane farmer to earn P10 per kilogram. This should translate to about P85 per kilogram at the retail level, Azcona added.

“The reasonable farm-gate price of raw sugar is in the area of P2,850 to P3,000 per bag,” he said.

“And then and then if we get more submissions, financial statements or general information sheets, it helps really strengthen and enhance our database and that is exactly our job.

And that's exactly how we want to empower our business sector because of the golden source of information,” he said.

SEC had to reset its meeting with the heads of business groups that complain on the higher fees and charges as they only sent their representatives during their scheduled meeting on Thursday.

Also on Thursday, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George T. Barcelon said the business sector is concerned that the increase in the proposed SEC fees is “quite high,” adding that this may reduce the country’s competitiveness in attracting foreign investments.

Aquino defended the raising of fees and charges in a move to increase its 670 employees, which he said was less than half of what the southeast Asian neighbors have to date.

“In the meantime we're just trying to do our best . . . to meet whatever requirements are on our mandates, which is to double the company registration and securities regulation,” Aquino said.

SEC commissioner McJill Bryant T. Fernandez said the direction for the two camps—the SEC and the business groups—is to hear each other out.

“It's an open dialogue. We want to make sure that they hear our side, we hear their side.

Because we are setting aside the language issues. And the tone and some of the factual mistakes, right in the letter,” he said.

“We get their point. I hope they get our point as well, that so the factual dispositions that they were relaying were incorrect,” he said.

The groups that complained of the higher fees include the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc., Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc., Employers Confederation of the Philippines, Management Association of the Philippines, Chamber of Thrift Banks, Philippine Retailers Association, Philippine Franchise Association, Philippine Association of Legitimate Service Contractors, Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies and Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization Inc.

that the increase in the proposed SEC fees is “quite high,” adding that this may reduce the country’s competitiveness in attracting foreign investments.

“One of the concerns of the business sector is the jump is quite high and I believe that both the SEC and the private sector are more than happy to sit down and discuss and come to a compromise,” Barcelon said at a media briefing in Manila on Thursday.

The PCCI head said the business sector would like to have a say on the issue related to the proposed fees and charges because “we also compare the rates charged by other countries since we’re trying to be competitive in foreign investments.”

Meanwhile, Barcelon said the Philippines is lagging behind Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore in terms of trade relationship within Asean.

“We are getting the shorter end, meaning to say in our trade relationship with the 5 Asean countries, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, the Philippines is at the receiving end of a deficit of about more than $30 billion,” the PCCI head revealed.

In a statement on Monday, business groups including PCCI opposed a proposal by the SEC to increase its fees and charges.

Citing Administrative Order No. 31,s. 2012 and DOF-DBM-NEDA Joint Circular No. 1-2013 in relation to fixing regulatory fees, the business groups said national government agencies should seek to strike a balance between cost recovery and the socioeconomic impact of the impositions.

“Any increase in fees must be just and reasonable and minimize, if not avoid, the unintended impact on established national priorities and the general public,” the business groups said.

They stressed that when the SEC increased its fees in 2017, stakeholders were able to show that the fees being collected by the SEC from stock market transactions alone were more than enough to fund SEC’s entire operations based on SEC’s requested appropriations from the General Appropriation Act (GAA), which budget “presumably” is the cost of regulations.

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PCCI: Fees ‘quite high’

On Thursday, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George T. Barcelon said the business sector is concerned

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"She's a Filipino nurse; it is what they do; when there was no cure nor vaccine against Covid, they held the hands of stricken patients in the UK so they wouldn't feel alone as they died. Some of these nurses joined their patients not long after.

That Filipino trademark," Locsin tweeted.

The former DFA secretary also said that during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, Filipino domestic helpers stayed with their employers throughout the brutal Iraqi occupation.

Aguirre worked as a caregiver in

Israel for six years and had recently married her husband.

The other Filipino casualty is a male caregiver from Pampanga.

The details of his death were not released.

Meanwhile, there are still four Filipinos missing in Israel. A Filipina caregiver who works in Israel had provided DNA samples to Israeli forensics to verify if one of the dead bodies was her sister.

Migrant Workers OIC Secretary Hans Cacdac said 22 Filipinos—19 caregivers and three hotel workers —have requested for repatriation.

Cacdac said they will coordinate with the Israel authorities on their repatriation as commercial airlines have suspended flights to and from Bel Guiron Airport in Tel Aviv.

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Considering the growing Muslim population of 1.9 billion people, DTI said the global halal market is estimated to reach 7.7 trillion in market value by 2025, up from USD 3.2 trillion in 2015.

DTI said it will lead the nine-government interagency Taskforce that will create a roadmap which will position the Philippines as the “most Halal-friendly” trade and investment hub in Asia Pacific.

The Trade chief noted that the halal industry forms part of DTI’s four priorities: promoting regional development; attaining food security; upgrading, upskilling, and upsizing micro, small and medium enterprises; and enabling job skills matching and skills upgrading.

DTI added that the halal plan is not only confined to food and food-related products but also includes Islamic finance, halal-friendly travel and tourism, “modest” fashion, halal pharmaceuticals and halal cosmetics sectors.

To cover the “wide-ranging aspects” of Halal economy, DTI said the Halal taskforce will include the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), Department of Agriculture (DA), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).

DTI stressed that the micro, small,and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from DTI’s halal initiatives.

Meanwhile, the Trade department listed some of the initiatives that have been signed and are scheduled to kick off.

These include the P66million partnership deal with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim MindanaoMinistry of Trade, Investment, and Tourism (BARMMMTIT) to promote halal local goods and services provided

by MSMEs. This partnership will create jobs through social entrepreneurship and local tourism, train entrepreneurs, and revive the country’s creative sector.

As for international cooperation, DTI said the Philippines is set to sign another “landmark” agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Last month, DTI said Pascual and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi “reaffirmed” their commitment to enhance and strengthen their economic ties.

“Both sides have already signed the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) during the Philippine National Expo Day at Expo 2020 Dubai in February 2022, and are currently in talks regarding the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),” DTI said in its statement on Thursday.

In terms of regional development, DTI said more slaughterhouses in the Philippines will soon be Halalcertified. “ T he Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), an attached agency under the DTI, has signed an agreement with entities in Calabarzon for Halal training. More than 100 MSMEs in Marawi are also being prepared to be Halal-certified as part of the economic rebuilding of the Maranao people,” DTI noted.

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Navy hones air defense Pushed to the wall: CWR explains capabilities with ADEX

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HE Philippine Navy (PN) ho ne d it s a i r d e f e n s e skills, as it took part in the air defense exercise (ADEX) with its counterparts from the United States Navy (USN) as part of this year’s “Exercise Samasama.”

In a statement, the PN said a Hawker Hunter aircraft with its towed drone participated as the simulated target.

“After the successful tracking and identification, FF-151 [missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna] and DDG-105 [USS Dewey] simulated the engagement with the target using their corresponding naval guns for anti-air warfare. ADEX provided valuable training for Navy personnel to familiarize with their equipment, enhance coordination and respond effectively to actual aerial threats,” it said.

“Practicing target acquisition and engagement is fundamental to naval warfighting readiness,” it added.

During the exercise, BRP Antonio Luna and USS Dewey got ready for the gunnery exercise (GUNNEX), while BRP Lolinato To-Ong (PG902) ensured that the GUNNEX area (was) clear from other vessels and safe for firing naval guns.

Crews of both navies occupied their respective stations in preparation for engaging the inflatable target “killer tomato” deployed by the USS Dewey.

While BRP Antonio Luna fired its Aselsan SMASH 30mm gun and .50 caliber machine guns, USS Dewey used its 25mm automatic cannons and .50 caliber machine guns.

“Crews of these Navy ships honed their skills and enhanced their proficiency in firing their particular naval guns. Both Navies also developed teamwork and communication skills, including precise tactical maneuvering to position the ship for optimal firing solutions,” the PN said.

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Oxfam, partners back law vs child marriage

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O mark this year’s global commemoration of International Day of the Girl, Oxfam Pilipinas and its partners reaffirmed their support behind the law prohibiting child marriage.

At the same time, Oxfam Pilipinas cautioned the public against potential misinformation about the purpose of the law.

Every year, at least 12 million girls around the world are married before they turn 18.

Closer to home, citing the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey, Oxfam said one in every six young Filipino women have been married before reaching their supposed legal age.

Moreover, one in every four women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse from their spouse or partner, the group said.

Last year, advocates led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, celebrated the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (PCM) law, a major legislative milestone for the Philippines in its efforts to end Violence Against Women and Girls, and Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

Despite this legislative breakthrough, the group voiced the need to strengthen government and civil society organizations’ efforts to improve understanding of the intentions of the law and its IRR to the public.

Meanwhile, Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) Executive Director Rom Dongeto noted that while the PCM law is in effect, ending child marriage requires challenging long-existing norms and behavior change.

“As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, may we be reminded that each day that passes that RA 11596 or the Prohibition of Child Marriage law is not fully implemented, is a lost opportunity in keeping girls safe

and empowering them to reach their full potentials,” Dongeto said.

PLCPD emphasized that the implementation of provisions that institutionalize prevention programs is as equally important as the prohibition.

“We cannot simply watch when a young girl’s chance to education and her right to make her own choices are affected. We must counter the spread of harmful norms and nurture well-informed communities that will collectively uphold the rights of every young Filipino girl,” Oxfam Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Geronimo said.

The Girl Defenders Alliance, including Oxfam Pilipinas, youth advocates, and women’s rights organizations, earlier led the campaign for the passage of the Prohibition of Child Marriage law in the Philippines that criminalizes the facilitation and solemnization of child marriage.

The group also actively played a role in developing the IRR of the said law, which provides for the mandates of government agencies by establishing an enabling environment to prevent child marriage.

Geronimo also reiterated the importance of shifting towards more positive norms to achieve a world where every girl can build their dreams, make their own choices, and live free from all forms of violence, including child marriage.

Oxfam Pilipinas and PLCPD are implementing the project called Bridging the Information Gap on the Prohibition of Child Marriage law in the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (BIG PCM Law and its IRR) Project.

The project aimed at strengthening the capacity of both the government and civil society organizations to respond to the information dissemination gap on the PCM Law and its IRR. Jonathan L. Mayuga

1st PHL website to fight internet scams launched

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INAS Forward has announced the launch of its new web site, www. scamba.ph , which is designed to arm the public with ways and means to combat all kinds of scams.

The website enables users to inquire whether the messages they receive via text message or email are potentially scam messages.

The website also provides information on a wide range of scams, including love scams, task scams, scams targeting senior citizens, fake donation drives, and e-wallet scams. It also includes tips on how to identify and avoid scams, and what to do if you have been scammed.

“Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to cheat people out of their money,” said Gian Paolo Pangan, president of Pinas Forward.

“Our website provides the public with the information and resources they need to protect themselves from these scams, regardless of their age, income, or education level,” he added.

The website is easy to use and navigate, and it is available in both English and

Filipino. It is also mobile-friendly, so people can access it from anywhere, anytime, he said.

Pinas Forward encourages everyone to visit the website and learn more about how to protect themselves from scams.

In addition to providing information and resources, the website also features a blog with articles on the latest scams, as well as a forum where people can share their experiences and ask questions.

Pinas Forward is committed, he said, to providing the public with the information and resources they need to protect themselves from scams. The launch of the new website is a significant step towards achieving this goal.

About Scam Ba? Scam Ba? is an initiative committed to raising awareness about scams and equipping users with the tools and knowledge they need to be safe from digital threats. The platform’s core mission is cultivating a safer, scam-free digital landscape in the Philippines.

For more information, visit https://www. scamba.ph/

why some women resort to crime

By Cai U. Ordinario

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OMEN’S lack of access to economic opportunities pushes them to resort to crime and prevents them from pursuing legal action for abuses they suffer, according to a local training institute for women.

In its alternative report to the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR), the Center for Women’s Resources (CWR) said poverty is among the reasons women are incarcerated in the Philippines.

It is also one of the reasons why they are unable to pursue cases against their abusers. While there is a marked decrease in violence against women, many abused women forego legal action against perpetrators due to lack of economic opportunities.

“Poverty deters many women from pursuing legal action due to the high costs, lengthy procedures,

and complexity of the judicial process,” CWR said in its report for the OHCHR. Based on the CWR report, as of September 2022, there were 14,073 women deprived of liberty (WDLs). They account for 10.7 percent of total PLDs in the country.

In the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW), some 67 percent of the detained women are jobless and/or housewives/housekeepers; or are in the informal sector with meager income and lacking social protection.

These women commit crimes closely linked to poverty, such as minor drug-related offenses at 62

percent and cases related to theft and fraud at 19 percent.

The report also stated that most violence victims come from the poorest households in the Philippines. The 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) found there is a direct correlation between decreasing household wealth and increased experiences of physical violence.

CWR noted that based on the data, 16 percent of women in the poorest households have endured physical violence, in contrast to only 8 percent in the richest households.

The report to OHCHR also stated that two in five women or 42 percent of those age 15 to 49 years old who have experienced physical or sexual violence have never sought help to end the violence or told anyone about the violence.

“Thus, despite the reported decrease in cases of violence against women from 13,830 in 2021 to 11,307 in 2022, the figures could still be much higher,” CWR said.

In their position paper, the CWR called on the Philippine government to fulfill its obligation as a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and its local counterpart, the Magna Carta of Women.

Magellan’s chronicler: Early Pinays sexually active and loved Spaniards

By Malou Talosig-Bartolome

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IXTEENTH century Filipino women were sexually active and even loved the Spaniards, according to Antonio Pigafetta, the Italian chronicler of Ferdinand Magellan.

Pigafetta’s journal of Magellan’s expedition in the Philippines in 1521 was published in a book recently released by the Italian Embassy in Manila in commemoration of the 75 years of Philippine-Italy diplomatic relations.

“The women loved us very much more than their own men.

All of the women from the age of six years and upward have their vaginas gradually opened because of the men’s penises,” Pigafetta wrote in Italian.

The narrative may be shocking to people who would read Pigafetta’s chronicles today, but a former University of the Philippines history professor cautioned against making hasty judgments against early Filipino women from the Visayas using today’s morality standards.

Magellan was killed by Filipino warriors in Mactan, Cebu in 1521, and around 18 of his men, including Venetian scholar Pigafetta survived and were able to return to Spain.

Pigafetta’s accounts became the source of world historians on Magellan’s exploits.

‘Liberal’ Filipinas

ASIDE from the historical importance of Magellan’s team circumnavigating the Earth, Pigafetta wrote very detailed descriptions of the lives of people who lived in what is now Leyte, Samar and Cebu.

The BusinessMirror spoke with Dr. Rolando Borrinaga, a retired professor of UP-Manila School of Health

Sciences and a Pigafetta scholar.

Borrinaga explained that sexuality was “second nature” to pre-Hispanic societies in the Philippines, especially in the Visayas where Magellan and his men stayed and mingled with locals for months.

“The concept of virginity was alien to our ancestors before the Spanish came,” he said.

Premarital sex is encouraged, to prepare women to prepare for marriage, which is often prearranged.

“Nakakahiya naman ang babae na ipapakasal mo, tapos hindi marunong (sa sex),” Borrinaga said.

Divorce was allowed, and when the concept of monogamy was proposed, Filipino women initially protested it.

“Sex is part of the Visayan language. There is a lot of sexual connotation in the Visayan language,” Borrinaga said.

Also Cebu was already an international trading center before Magellan came, and foreigners stayed, including Spaniards, in the ports and looking for “entertainment” at night.

“We were already an advanced civilization when the Spaniards came, hindi na tayo primitive at that time. Women are treated equally like men. That’s why we have Babaylans,” he said, referring to the pre-colonial shamans who were esteemed as one of the village leaders.

Other historians believe that Pigafetta’s claim that Filipino women “loved” Spanish men more than Filipino men may be one of the main reasons Filipinos fought Spanish conquistadores in the succeeding voyages.

“Historians and analysts think ito na yung source of anger ng mga Filipinos when they

massacred the Spanish after the Mactan [battle],” Borrinaga quipped.

‘Piercing’

PIGAFETTA said he was surprised to see that Mactan men pierced their penises.

“The males, both young and old, have their penis pierced from one side to the other near the head, with a gold or tin bolt as large as a goose quill, and in both ends of the same bolt, some have what resembles a spur, with points upon the ends, and others [have] what resembles the head of a cart nail,” Pigafetta wrote. “In the middle of the bolt is a hole, through which they urinate.”

Pigafetta said Filipino women require that their male partners have pierced penises for their sexual pleasure. “They [men] say that their women wish it so, and that if they did otherwise they would have no intercourse with them.

When the men wish to have intercourse with their women, the women themselves take the penis, not in the regular way, and commence very gently to introduce it [into their vagina], with the spur on top first, and then the other part.”

“When it is inside it takes its regular position; and thus the penis always stays inside until it gets soft, for otherwise they could not pull it out,” Pigafetta wrote.

Dr. Borrinaga said other accounts from Portuguese, Spanish and English wanderers also confirmed that pre-colonial Filipino males had rings on their penises.

William Henry Scott, a renowned historian of Cordillera and precolonial Philippines, also mentioned this in his book “Barangay: Sixteenth-

They challenged the Marcos Jr. administration to respect and fulfill the recommendations of UNHRC member states, allow Special Procedures and mandate holders to conduct official visits within the Philippines, and undertake a comprehensive review of macroeconomic neoliberal policies.

The CWR also called for the revocation of the Anti-Terror law, Executive Order 70, and the disbandment of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conf lict (NTF-ELC AC) to ensure a secure and supportive environment for the crucial work carried out by advocates for women’s rights and human rights defenders.

The 40-year-old research institution released its report in relation to the 9th Periodic Report of the Philippines in the CEDAW. The CWR said neoliberal development policies of liberalization, privatization, deregulation, and state repression, resulted in the patterns of v iolations encroaching upon women’s economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights.

Further, the group said the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and discrimination, adding to the difficulties endured by Filipino women.

Century Philippine Culture and Society.” He said archaeologists dug up eight “knobby protrusions,” 5 centimeters in diameter in Dumangas town, Iloilo and are now in Rajah Tupas Collection in Capiz.

“These ornaments required manipulation by the woman herself to insert, and could not be withdrawn until the male organ was completely relaxed, a condition Visayans referred to as kinamakawing whether in humans or canines. Although there were twenty or thirty different kinds to cater to a lady’s choice, men preferred to leave the pin in place after the original operation, both to prevent the hole from growing shut and to avoid the discomfort of replacing it, though running the risk of calculous formations,” Scott wrote in his book.

Spanish Augustinian friar Juan de Medina also wrote in 1630 about the penis piercing of Visayan men, attributing its use to “inordinate sexual appetite.”

“Women considered it a compliment and were proud of it, and in their songs during their drunken feast, were wont to a man a karakoa [large outrigger warship] with those who had been their lovers,” Scott said.

Pre-hispanic Filipino men also practiced circumcision for hygienic purposes.

Reading Pigafetta’s account Dr. Borrinaga studied Pigafetta’s accounts as well as the history of Visayas before the Spanish colonial rule. He defended the narrative that the first mass in the Philippines was held in Limasawa, and not in Butuan, based on the original version of Pigafetta’s journal written in Italian.

This is why for anyone who reads Pigafetta’s controversial accounts, he advised to remember that this is the perspective of the westerners.

“At least, it was faithfully written. Wala namang malice.

Chronicler talaga ang approach [ni Pigafetta],” Borrinaga added.

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Philippines set to procure avian flu vaccine–PBBM

By Samuel P. Medenilla @sam_medenilla

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RESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced that the country is set to buy avian inf luenza (A I) vaccines to ensure the protection of the local poultry industry from the dreaded disease.

During the inauguration of the San Miguel Foods Inc.’s (SMFI) P3.34billion controlled-climate Magnolia Poultry Farm in Davao Del Sur, the Chief Executive said the measure aims to mitigate the possible agricultural losses from AI. “The [vaccine] for Avian Flu appears to be already effective, that is

why we will buy [some doses] so we can give it [to farmers] and reduce those which need to be culled after being infected with Avian Flu,” Marcos said in Filipino during his speech in the SMFI event.

He did not disclose the number of doses and brand of vaccine the government will procure.

The country suffered an AI outbreak in 17 provinces last year, resulting in the death of 182,968 fowls and the culling of over 1.2 million based on data from the Department of Agriculture (DA).

The DA-Bureau of Animal Industry announced last August it is drafting the guidelines for the AI vaccination.

In the previous month, PT Vaksindo Satwa Nusantara signed a $2-million cooperation agreement with its local partner, Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Company (Unahco Inc.) Philippines for the local production of the Indonesian firm’s AI vaccine.

Modernized production MARCOS stressed the need to support in modernizing the agriculture sector through similar initiatives of the SMFI mega poultry farm to help the country achieve food security.

SMFI partnered with local farmers to establish its poultry farm in Hagonoy, Davao Del Sur, which is expected to produce 80 million

poultry annually and generate 1,000 new jobs.

San Miguel President and CEO Ramon S. Ang said he decided to launch the initiative in response to the request of President Marcos for the private sector to invest in local food production.

“We will make sure that we will continuously develop and make more meaningful projects to help create jobs and minimize the [country’s] reliance on imported food,” Ang said.

Marcos said he supports the plan of SMFI to build 11 more similar facilities nationwide, including in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

“We put a high premium on investments in agriculture, as it is the key to combating hunger and poverty, and achieving our goal of food sufficiency and security across the country,” the President said.

“Once realized, these will ensure a more stable, sufficient, and costcompetitive supply of chicken as well as bolster the food and nutritional needs of our people,” he added.

DENR chief highlights role of village officials in disaster risk reduction

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EPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia YuloLoyzaga underscored the importance of the local government units (LGU) in reducing the risk of disaster and ensuring sustainable development.

“They [LGU] are the frontlines of our disaster risk reduction work and they deserve to be recognized for their important contributions to disaster resilience and sustainable development,” Yulo-Loyzaga said in her welcome remarks at a resilience forum attended

by some 300 barangay leaders at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Thursday.

The Barangay Leaders for Resilience Forum entitled “Barangayan para sa Kalikasan at Bayang Matatag” is coorganized by the DENR, Department of National Defense-Office of Civil Defense (DND-OCD), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the National Resilience Council (NRC).

Barangays from the Province of Bataan, Province of Rizal, Ormoc City,

and Siargao, Surigao del Norte, during the event, showcased their respective good practices in the fields of environmental protection, climate action, and disaster risk reduction.

These LGUs are the pilot sites of the DENR’s Project TR ANSFORM (Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilience and Environmental Sustainability through Multistakeholder Engagement).

Yulo-Loyzaga specially mentioned the barangay, saying although the smallest administrative unit in the country, they are the most important in terms of disaster risk reduction.

“All disaster risk is local while the impacts would cascade globally. Under Republic Act 10121, barangays are responsible for setting the direction, development, implementation and coordination of disaster risk management programs within respective territorial jurisdiction,” Yulo-Loyzaga said.

According to Yulo-Loyzaga, as the first line of defense, barangays also serve as the primary platform for outcomes in the vision of securing community resilience as stated in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan and the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change.

“Resilience targets of the Strategy Framework of the Philippine Development Plan also depends on our barangays and other local government officials. Resilience may appear and manifest differently in each and every barangay and community.

But the theme of this year’s IDDRR

[International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction], ‘Fighting inequality for a resilient future,’ resounds very much and is part of the local development agenda. It highlights the reciprocal relationship between inequality and disaster vulnerability,” she said.

Unfortunately, she lamented that barangays that are most vulnerable to extreme events and multiple hazards are also most likely to be underinvested in, and this puts them more at risk.

According to Yulo-Loyzaga, having a shared understanding of risk and resilience “can better frame our strategies, programs, and investments” is imperative.

“This is an opportunity to listen and learn and invest in our education, as well as possibly in the future training, and capacity building for our local leaders but also for our national leaders to listen from the voices from the ground,” she said.

Yulo-Loyzaga said good risk governance is essential, saying disasters can indeed wipe away any progress.

“Effective leadership and peoplecentered governance are important to achieve our goals and deliver quality service to our stakeholders, our constituents and our communities themselves. Let’s not forget the environment. Without a sustainable ecosystem with a certain level of integrity in its function, our communities cannot in fact deliver the goals of resilience that they now are choosing to target,” she said.

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Neda may tap SARAI agri yield remote sensing tech from UPLB

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HE government is exploring the use of satellite technology for real-time monitoring of production areas using remotely sensed images provided through technology developed by the University of the Philippines-Los Baños (UPLB).

This was according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) after being briefed by UPLB on Project SARAI, or the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines.

Project SARAI implements a near real-time monitoring of production areas using remotely sensed images.

UPLB’s technology can be utilized at the community level to gather data that can be used in formulating proactive policy recommendations.

“During the SAR AI technology orientation, one distinct advantage is that it can be deployed at the community level, allowing agriculturists and farmers to easily apply it themselves,” said OIC-Assistant Director Rory Jay S.C. Dacumos of the Neda Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environment Staff (ANRES).

Project SAR AI aims to collect

crop production data through crowdsourcing using their mobile application, Bantay SARAI. It serves as a tool for farmers to report their crop planting date, expected harvest date, anticipated yield, and damages.

It also provides crop advisories for nine commodities, namely rice, corn, banana, coconut, coffee, cacao, sugarcane, soybean, and tomato.

The advisories focus on integrating local weather data and drought forecasts with farm management activities, specifically nutrient and water management, as well as proactive pest and disease monitoring.

“In addition to SARAI’s unique community-level deployment capability, its most significant feature is the cost-free capture of satellite images through the Google Earth Engine. These images are then plotted in the Quantum Geographic Information System [QGIS] at no additional cost,” Dacumos explained.

The satellite-based monitoring systems currently being assessed by NEDA-ANRES are intended to serve as decision-support tools for the InterAgency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook, chaired by NEDA. The IAC-IMO committee is responsible for providing timely advice to the government on managing inflation.

TRB includes more toll plazas for contactless payment dry run

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HE Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) on Thursday said six toll plazas on the North Luzon Expressway (Nlex) and the CaviteLaguna Expressway (Calax) would be included in the contactless toll collection dry run.

In a media advisory, the regulatory body said starting October 15, Nlex’s Balintawak Toll Plaza, San Simon Southbound Exit, Porac Toll Plaza, and Floridablanca Toll Plaza would only accept cashless transactions.

The following day, Calax’s Greenfield (Mamplasan) Toll Plaza and Santa Rosa Toll Plaza will implement the same.

“Non-participating toll plazas shall continue to collect tolls through ETC [RFID] lanes and cash lanes,” the TRB said.

The TRB started the dry run in September.

It is expected to run until November. Under the program, select toll plazas will be converted into exclusive lanes for contactless payments.

“On participating toll plazas, motorists with no RFID stickers shall be directed to a safe place/ location where he can pay the toll fees in cash, and shall be persuaded to have an RFID sticker installed,” the TRB said.

It noted that though cash payment of toll

fees is still allowed, motorists are encouraged to switch to RFID for a faster and more convenient entry and exit at the toll plazas.

In August 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) issued Department Order No. 2020-12, which required cashless transactions for all vehicles passing through expressways.

Initially, the measure was implemented to mitigate the transmission of Covid-19. It was also seen to lessen wait times on toll plazas by making payments more efficient.

However, due to numerous complaints received during the implementation of the said program way back in November 2020 brought about by various constraints and glitches in the electronic toll collection (ETC) systems, the DOTr issued an addendum dated January 29, 2021, allowing vehicles with no RFID stickers and requiring cash lanes in all toll plazas.

According to the TRB, its audit team has assessed 717 out of the 852 ETC-ready toll lanes in the country. The remaining 16 percent “are currently being operated as cash lanes and will be tested once converted to ETC lanes.”

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

LIN, WEI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

59

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

LIU, MINGHAO

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

LIU, MINGYU

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

61

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

LIU, XIAOXI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

62

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

LIU, YI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

63

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

LIU, ZHIGUO

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

64

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

LONG, DAOKUN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MA, YU

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

MA, YUNLONG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

65

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

PAN, JICHEN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

PANG, TAO

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

PENG, ANTAO

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

QIAO, YUBIN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

SUN, JINLIANG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

54

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Salary Range:

LI, YUNLIN

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

53

57

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

52

Php30,000 Php59,999

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 51

Salary Range:

Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

48

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

LI, YOU

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

47

Basic Qualification:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

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Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

TAN, HUI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

TAN, QIANG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WAN, ZHENGUANG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WANG, LIHUI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

WANG, PENG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WANG, QIUMEI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WANG, YAN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WANG, YI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

79

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 80

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WEI, CHUNLAN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999 81

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WEI, LIUSONG

Basic Qualification:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 82

Brief Job Description: Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

WEI, RIXIU

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

83

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

84

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description:

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

XU, HONGHONG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

85

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

XU, PEIPEI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

XIA, CHUANDONG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

86

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

XIANG, HANG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

87

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YAN, GUOSHUN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YAN, YIXI

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YANG, CHAO

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YI, BANGZHEN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YI, SHUANGXIONG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YU, JUNYAO

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YU, LIU

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Salary Range:

WU, JIAKUN

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

XIE, SHENGLIN

Salary Range:

WEI, YAXIANG

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

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Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

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Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

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Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

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Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

YU, MIAO

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

ZHANG, GUOLIANG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

ZHANG, JIAXIN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

ZHANG, LULU

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range:

ZHANG, SHUNLIN

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

101

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

ZHANG, ZHENGFANG

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

102

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 103

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

ZHAO, ZIRU

Basic Qualification:

Chinese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description:

NG ZHI KANG

Basic Qualification:

Malaysian Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Malaysian language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

SU LEE MING

Basic Qualification:

Malaysian Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Malaysian language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

WILLIAM TJIN WEE TUN

Basic Qualification:

Malaysian Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Malaysian language

104

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

SAE THO, NADCHAKAMON

Basic Qualification:

Thai Customer Service

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Thai language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

BUI VAN PHAT

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

CARTIBANI MOREIRA, CHRISTIAN

Basic Qualification:

Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Salary Range:

SANTOS BOMFIM NETO, EDIMILSON

Basic Qualification:

Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description: Salary Range:

Basic Qualification:

Indonesian Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Indonesian language

Indonesian Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Indonesian language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Basic Qualification:

Indonesian Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Indonesian language

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

HA, HUY HOANG

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 109

Salary Range:

DUONG, THI HUYEN NGA

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 108

Salary Range:

DUONG VAN TRUNG

Brief Job Description:

Salary Range:

STEVEN PRAWITJA

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

107

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

SELINA

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999

JULIANTI SAPITRI DEWI

Brief Job Description:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

106

Salary Range:

DINH, ANH NGUYET

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999

Php30,000 Php59,999

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Salary Range:

Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999

CHU, THI MAI

Salary Range:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

105

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Php30,000 Php59,999

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Brief Job Description:

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Brief Job Description:

Brief Job Description:

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

100

Brief Job Description:

Brief Job Description:

97

Php30,000 Php59,999

Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

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Brief Job Description:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

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Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

HO, SY NIEN

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

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HO, TRONG TAI

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 111

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112

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 113

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 114

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HOANG, VAN SU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

125

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

127

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

129

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

LE, HUU DUONG

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

131

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Salary Range:

NGUYEN, DUC TAN

Php30,000 Php59,999

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

Basic Qualification:

Salary Range:

NGUYEN XUAN NHAT

Salary Range:

LE, QUOC KHANH

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 130

Salary Range:

NGUYEN VIET TAI

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Salary Range:

NGO KIM NGOC

Php30,000 Php59,999

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

Basic Qualification:

Salary Range:

MONG, THI LUYEN

Salary Range:

LE VAN HOA

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Salary Range:

MAI, THI THUY

Brief Job Description:

128

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Php30,000 Php59,999 Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Salary Range:

LY, THI LAN

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

126

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Php30,000 Php59,999

Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

124

Salary Range:

LUONG, THI GAI

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range:

LAU NHUC

Brief Job Description:

120

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Brief Job Description:

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description:

119

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description:

Salary Range:

Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

LANG, TRUNG THANH

Brief Job Description:

118

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 123

Salary Range:

LE, VAN LONG

Brief Job Description:

Basic Qualification:

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description:

117

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range:

Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Brief Job Description:

LANG, THI HANH

Brief Job Description:

116

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description: Brief Job Description:

115

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

122

Salary Range:

HOANG, TUAN ANH

Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

LE, THI LIEN

Brief Job Description:

Salary Range:

HOANG, THI LEN

Brief Job Description:

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Salary Range:

HOANG, MANH TUAN

Brief Job Description:

121

www.businessmirror.com.ph

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

NGUYEN, QUANG THONG

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Salary Range:

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

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MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

NGUYEN, QUYNH DIEU HUONG

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 133

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

134

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 135

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 136

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

137

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries 138

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

140

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

VI, VAN TRUONG

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

150

Salary Range:

VANG, THI DO

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

149

Salary Range:

TRUONG THI THANH THUY

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

148

Salary Range:

TRAN, VIET THUAN

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999

TRAN, THI MY TAM

Brief Job Description:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Salary Range:

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

VU, THI THAO

Basic Qualification:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Brief Job Description: Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

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 Regional Office IV-A located at 3rd and 4th Floors, Andenson Building II, Parian, Calamba City, Laguna, within 30 days after this publication.

Please inform DOLE Regional Office IV-A if you have any information on criminal offense committed by the foreign nationals.

Salary Range:

SAN, LY CAM

Brief Job Description:

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Salary Range:

PHAN THI HOAI NGOC

Brief Job Description:

142

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range:

PHAN THI GIANG

Brief Job Description:

141

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Salary Range:

PHAN THI DIEU TIEN

Brief Job Description:

146

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

By authority of the Regional Director:

ATTY. MARION S. SEVILLA, LL.M. Assistant Regional Director

Salary Range: Php30,000 Php59,999

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Salary Range:

TRAN THI HOAI THU

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

139

Salary Range:

PHAM, THI HONG

Brief Job Description:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description:

145

Salary Range:

Basic Qualification:

Able to speak, read and write Chinese and Vietnamese language

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

147

PHAM VIET THUAN

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job Description:

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Salary Range:

PHAM THI TUY

Brief Job Description:

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Brief Job Description:

144

Salary Range:

NGUYEN, TIEN HUNG

Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

TRAN NHAT KHANH

Brief Job Description:

Salary Range:

NGUYEN, THI VAN ANH

Brief Job Description:

Island Cove II, Covelandia Road, Pulvorista, Kawit, Cavite

Php30,000 Php59,999 Basic Qualification:

Manage incoming calls and customer service inquiries

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Salary Range:

NGUYEN, THI HANG NGA

Brief Job Description:

143

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ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

No.

AB LEISURE EXPONENT, INC. 5/f Sm Megamall Bldg. D, J Vargas, Wack-wack Greenhills, City Of Mandaluyong

YANG, YUANYUAN Mandarin Speaking Technical Support Specialist 15.

GONG, JINGLIN Mandarin Assistant Director 1.

2.

3.

4.

Brief Job Description: Assisting the director in planning and prioritizing all tasks.

SUN, JIERAN Mandarin Director

Basic Qualification: Can speak Mandarin.

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

6.

7.

Basic Qualification: Can speak Mandarin.

9.

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

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

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

Brief Job Description: Developing the company business strategy.

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

CHEN, SIRONG Mandarin Operations Specialist

Basic Qualification: Can speak Mandarin.

Brief Job Description: Maintain accurate sales record.

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

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

LIU, BEIQI Mandarin Operations Specialist

Basic Qualification: Can speak Mandarin.

Brief Job Description: Maintain accurate sales record.

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

WAN, LINFENG Mandarin Operations Specialist

Basic Qualification: Can speak Mandarin.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

Brief Job Description: Maintain accurate sales record.

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

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

WEI, MUQIAO Mandarin Operations Specialist

Basic Qualification: Can speak Mandarin.

Brief Job Description: Maintain accurate sales record.

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

YANG, XUEZHEN Mandarin Operations Team Leader

Basic Qualification: Can speak Mandarin.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

Brief Job Description: Develop a strategy.

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

16.

KATTIYA, TANAWAT Mandarin Speaking Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Attracts potential customers by answering service questions.

HU, JIAN Mandarin Speaking Marketing Supervisor Brief Job Description: Prepare marketing strategy and write action plans.

Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

AUNG MOE OO Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

CHEONG HUI TING Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

18.

DO THI HUYEN Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

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

19.

HONG NIAN CHI Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

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

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

Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

20.

JACKIE CHUNG JIA CHENG Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

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

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

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

CHAU, MY HA Mandarin Speaking Operations Specialist 10.

Brief Job Description: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all business functions.

CAI, YUFENG Mandarin Speaking Recruitment Specialist 11.

Brief Job Description: Sourcing and reaching out to qualified candidates for current open roles.

Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

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

21.

LEI, KUN Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

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

22.

LI, HUI Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

LAN, SHUAISHUAI Mandarin Speaking Technical Support Manager 12.

Brief Job Description: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all business functions.

Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 23.

WANG, YE Mandarin Speaking Technical Support Manager 13.

Brief Job Description: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all business functions.

LI, JINGYU Mandarin Speaking Technical Support Specialist 14.

Brief Job Description: Places software into production by loading software into computer.

No.

25.

LI, YONGJIAN Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

26.

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

SHEN, YANG Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking)

28.

24.

SAN NYUNT AUNG Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

VO PHAN CUONG Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

29.

WANG, JIAQI Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detail-oriented and has the ability to multi-task.

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

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detail-oriented and has the ability to multi-task.

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

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detail-oriented and has the ability to multi-task.

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

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

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

30.

ZHU, YINCHUAN Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detail-oriented and has the ability to multi-task.

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

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

SUN, YUE AHS Specialist - CN

31.

Brief Job Description: Acts as primary interface between Amazon and third-party business partners (Sellers). Provides prompt and efficient service to Amazon Sellers.

Maintains acceptable performance metrics such as quality productivity, first contact resolution, and attendance.

VEGA MONTOYA, MAYRA ALEJANDRA Sr. Finops Analyst - ES

32.

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

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

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

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

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

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

TRAN THI LINH Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detail-oriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detail-oriented and has the ability to multi-task.

SU TOI PHU Customer Service Representative (Chinese Speaking) Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

Brief Job Description: Full cycle of accounts receivable past due balances, including: research, analysis and account reconciliations, calling customers and scheduling resolutions sessions to understand the procureto-pay cycles of our customers, managing and resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate receivables.

Basic Qualification: Business proficient, 12 months in a customer service environment, preferably within a contact center, fluency in Vietnamese/ Mandarin/ Thai/ Korean.

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

Basic Qualification: Graduate of a bachelor’s degree. Must be proficient in French/ German/Spanish/ Mandarin language for both written and verbal.

Prior experience of at least 2 years in accounts receivable or finance & accounting role as an analyst or worked in a BPO industry catering to customer needs.

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

CUI, TENGFEI Chinese Customer Service Representative 33.

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

Basic Qualification: Good verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Brief Job Description: Provide customer service to clients.

27.

ACSTREAM MANAGEMENT INC. 9/f Sterling Centre, 131 Dela Rosa Cor. Ormaza Sts., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati

8.

Brief Job Description: Places software into production by loading software into computer.

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ALTERA KARNA BUSINESS CORP. 5th, 6th, 7th Flrs. Eighty-one Newport Blvd., Newport City St., Barangay 183, Pasay City

17.

5.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese fluently. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

Preferably 6 months to 1-year customer service experience.

34.

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

AVANTICE CORPORATION 19/f Pbcom Tower, Ayala Ave., Bel-air, City Of Makati

DENG, JIANBIAO Chinese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Managing incoming calls and customer service inquiries.

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

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NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

MOHD AHMAD Client Delivery Senior Executive 35.

Brief Job Description: Manage and organize data from market research and insights and render business support to ensure efficient operational processes.

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: Must be native Malaysian/Korean/ Taiwanese/Japanese/ Cambodian /Thai/Indonesian/ Vietnamese/Indian/ Chinese. Fluent in English and respective native language. With at least 2 years of experience in similar field.

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

No.

NGUYEN VAN VI Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 47.

36.

Brief Job Description: To assist training and counseling hosts. For preliminary disciplinary action after consultation.

Basic Qualification: Proven professional experience.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers; create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

NGUYEN XUAN VU Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 48.

BLOOMBERRY RESORTS AND HOTELS INC. Solaire Resort And Casino, 1 Asean Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, City Of Parañaque

SONG, KYUNGKEUN Assistant Manager, VIP Services

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

NONG THI HONG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 49.

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

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

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ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

No.

61.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

62.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

PHAN THI HA TRANG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 50.

PROST, DAMIEN PIERRE FRANCOIS Chief Financing Officer

37.

Brief Job Description: Responsible for overseeing and managing the financial aspects of our organization. You will provide strategic financial leadership, guidance, and direction to ensure the company’s financial health and sustainability. Your responsibilities will encompass financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and risk management.

Basic Qualification: Degree in finance, or similar, 5-10 years of experience in railway construction projects, and applicants with advanced written and verbal skills in French and/or Japanese are prioritized.

PHONG THI LINH Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 51.

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

COMMUNICATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE CREI PHILS INC. Unit A, 7th Flr., Clipp Center 11th Ave. Cor. 39th St. Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

38.

Brief Job Description: Ensures that all projects activities adhere to all OHS ad QMS standards.

Basic Qualification: 6-9 years plus experience in a similar field. BSG in Civil/Electrical/Telecom Engineering.

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

39.

Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

WANG, SHUCANG Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate 40.

Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

HUYNH CA PHUC Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 41.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

LE THI THUY Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 42.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

LE, NGOC LONG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 43.

Brief Job Description: Collaborate with other IT specialists, technicians to deliver software solutions.

LEI, DAYONG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 44.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

NGUYEN THANH CU Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 45.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

NGUYEN TRONG LAM Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 46.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

53.

TRINH THI HAI YEN Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 54.

55.

56.

57.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

HA TRONG DAT Chinese Speaking Program Designer 58.

Basic Qualification: Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to organize their work using tools.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

64.

65.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

SU, FUYU Chinese Speaking Program Designer

67.

59.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

68.

Brief Job Description: Delivering excellent customer service and managing the needs of customers through phone calls and emails in Mandarin.

Brief Job Description: The training manager will be a strategist and a leader able to steer the company to the most profitable direction while also implementing its vision, mission and long term goals.

YULIANI Indonesian Comptroller

70.

71.

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

Brief Job Description: Track main industry trends in Korea through blogs, micro blogs and forums.

CHIN JAN Indonesian IT Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Maintaining hardware and software installations.

STEVANY Indonesian IT Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Maintaining hardware and software installations.

EVA TRISNA Indonesian Quality Control Brief Job Description: Create and manage product in conjunction with marketing strategies to Indonesian retention specialist.

Basic Qualification: College Graduate.

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

Basic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.

Excellent communication skills verbal or written.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: At least 25 years total working experience in the financial sector with the last 10 years spent in senior leadership role.

Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above

Basic Qualification: Fluent in Chinese with written and verbal communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven experience as training manager, excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

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

GIGA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INC. 31/f Pbcom Tower 6795 Ayala Ave., Cor. V.a. Rufino St.,, Bel-air, City Of Makati

72.

60.

Brief Job Description: Virtual monitoring of learner engagement to help optimize their learning and achieve study goal.

YANG, ZHENG Training Manager

DAXIFA CORPORATION 1466, Gen Luna St. Ermita, Barangay 673, Paco, City Of Manila

XIAO, JIAXIN Mandarin Speaking Customer Service Representative

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

FIBERHOME PHILS., INC. 20/f Nex Tower, 6786 Ayala Ave., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Brief Job Description: Provide strategic direction and leadership for all distribution channels in EWA.

SHEN, LUJIA Chinese Virtual Information Offices

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

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

Basic Qualification: Mandarin speaking customer service representative.

EASY TALK LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. G/f Mezz, 2/f, 3/f & Penthouse 95, Sen Gil Puyat Ave., Palanan, City Of Makati

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

Basic Qualification: Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to organize their work using tools.

Brief Job Description: Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.

DELONG, JAMES MATTHEW Chief Distribution Officer

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualification: Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to organize their work using tools.

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

EAST WEST AGEAS LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION 15th Flr. One World Place, 32nd St. Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

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

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

Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

TUN TUN OO Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Brief Job Description: Collaborating with management and staff to understand company need and maintain new business opportunities.

XIE, QINGAN Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate

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

Basic Qualification: Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to organize their work using tools.

Brief Job Description: Addressing customer concerns and issues thru phone call and email.

Basic Qualification: College Graduate.

DYNAMIC STUDIO TECHNOLOGY INC. 5th To 8th/f & 10th/f Platinum Tower Building, Aseana Ave. Cor. Fuentes Street, Baclaran, City Of Parañaque

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Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

BUI HAI HONG Chinese Speaking Program Designer

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

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

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

YAN YONE KAUNG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer

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

Basic Qualification: Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to organize their work using tools.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

TU VAN TRUONG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

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

ZHONG, JIANCHAO Mandarin Speaking Customer Service Representative

QI, CHENG Assistant Supervisor

66.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

TRAN HUU DUC Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer

CRONYX INC. 6-12, 15-19/f Royal Peak Tower A, 485 Quirino Avenue, Tambo, City Of Parañaque

KANG, LIMING Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate

Brief Job Description: Collaborate with other IT specialists, technicians to deliver software solutions.

PHU NHUC LAY Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 52.

EL ALAM, ANTOINE Projects Head

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

Brief Job Description: Delivering excellent customer service and managing the needs of customers through phone calls and emails in Mandarin.

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

DGM BUSINESS CONSULTANCY INC Rm 210 2nd Floor Manila Times Building, 409 A. Soriano Ave. Intramuros, Barangay 654, Intramuros, City Of Manila

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION ZHANG, HAO Mandarin Speaking Customer Service Representative

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COLAS RAIL PHILIPPINES, INC. Unit 708 7/f Tower One & Exchange Plaza, Ayala Ave., Bel-air, City Of Makati

A13

73.

Basic Qualification: Fluent in both Indonesian & English languages.

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

Basic Qualification: Exceptional ability to provide technical support and resolve queries.

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

Basic Qualification: Exceptional ability to provide technical support and resolve queries.

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

Basic Qualification: Must be 4 years’ college graduate in any related field, and fluent in both Indonesian and English languages.

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

AGUS TRIATMOKO Indonesian Trainer

Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking.

Brief Job Description: Supervises the performance of training activities.

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

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NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION ANGELIE APRILIA CHANDRA Indonesian Trainer Brief Job Description: Supervises the performance of training activities.

ERIC JOHAN Indonesian Trainer Brief Job Description: Supervises the performance of training activities.

MEISITA Indonesian Trainer Brief Job Description: Supervises the performance of training activities.

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

No.

Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking.

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

CALEB SONG HUA YUE Chinese Speaking Customer Financial Officer 89.

Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking.

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

77.

78.

Brief Job Description: Supervises the performance of training activities.

SYLVY Indonesian Trainer Brief Job Description: Supervises the performance of training activities.

90.

Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking.

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

Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking.

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

WANG, PAN Chinese Speaking Admin Financial Officer 80.

Brief Job Description: Writing daily reports, preparing general ledgers, trial balance, and other financial statements.

CHEW BOON LAY Chinese Speaking Business Financial Officer 81.

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

FANG, YI Chinese Speaking Business Financial Officer 82.

Brief Job Description: Writing daily reports, preparing general ledgers, trial balance, and other financial statements.

HUANG, YONGLONG Chinese Speaking Business Financial Officer 83.

Brief Job Description: Writing daily reports, preparing general ledgers, trial balance, and other financial statements.

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking.

LI, HUI Chinese Speaking Customer Financial Officer 92.

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

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

NGUYEN THI UYEN Chinese Speaking Customer Financial Officer

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

SUN, CE Product Manager For BDO Tape Library Migration Project 94.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

Brief Job Description: Take charge of technical communication and insight into key customers’ opportunities in the pre-sales phase. Take charge of requirement analysis, solution design, POC verification, and solution design of traditional IT migration to the cloud for public cloud projects.

BHASKARAN, LIBI Business Sales & Delivery Executive 95.

Brief Job Description: Responsible for leading a team of sellers. Give them direction and help them execute the sales plans of Global Business Services activities for multiple, complex and strategically important accounts for IBM.

LI, YUTONG Chinese Speaking Business Financial Officer

101.

84.

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

96.

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

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

SY, DAU SENH Customer Service Representative

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

LU, JIAQI Chinese Speaking Admin Associate 103.

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

Basic Qualification: 8 plus years Sales and Consulting experience, preferably quotacarrying, and 5 years in a managerial capacity. 5 plus years Cloud/Cloud Services sales and/or delivery experience.

Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above

LIANG, XIAOPENG Chinese Speaking Business Financial Officer 85.

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

105.

SOARES MARQUES, EVANDRO Disputes Voice Coordinator - Portuguese 97.

LYU, JUNLIANG Chinese Speaking Business Financial Officer 86.

Brief Job Description: Writing daily reports, preparing general ledgers, trial balance, and other financial statements.

YEN, KUAN-CHEN Chinese Speaking Business Financial Officer 87.

Brief Job Description: Writing daily reports, preparing general ledgers, trial balance, and other financial statements.

BRENDON PANG ZHEN NAN Chinese Speaking Customer Financial Officer 88.

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

Brief Job Description: Understands the Dispute process (log and resolve) and works with the global dispute system.

106.

DANG, THI THANH VAN Customer Service Representative 98.

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

107.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

HEIN HTET OO Customer Service Representative 99.

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

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

Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

ZHANG, JINGSONG Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

CHEN, CHAO Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 110.

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

HOANG DA NGUYET QUE Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 111.

Basic Qualification: College graduate/ level, preferably with customer service or sales experience, and fluent in Mandarin and basic English.

Basic Qualification: College graduate/ level, preferably with customer service or sales experience, and fluent in Mandarin and basic English.

Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

TRAN VAN THUC Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate

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

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

Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

TRAN THI NGUYET Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate

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

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP. 4th-11th Flr. Nexgen Tower, C4 Rd. Edsa Ext., Barangay 76, Pasay City

Brief Job Description: Identify and maintain new business opportunities and existing partners.

NGUYEN THI THANH TAM Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate

MAERSK GLOBAL SERVICE CENTRES (PHILIPPINES) LTD. Levels 6-8 North Wing, Estancia Offices, Capitol Commons, Meralco Ave., Oranbo, City Of Pasig

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

Brief Job Description: Responsible for providing overall administrative support to the team he/she will be assigned to.

FU, DAN Chinese Speaking Business Development Associate

Basic Qualification: Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to organize their work using tools.

Basic Qualification: College graduate. With previous experience in a related industry.

Brief Job Description: Responsible for providing overall administrative support to the team he/she will be assigned to.

MENG, LINGXUAN Chinese Speaking Admin Associate

Basic Qualification: Must have a 3-year work experience with cloud service solution designing. Knowledgeable in cloud products and can provide specific site design solutions.

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

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

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: College graduate/ level, preferably with customer service or sales experience, and fluent in Mandarin and basic English.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate/ level, preferably with customer service or sales experience, and fluent in Mandarin and basic English.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate/ level, preferably with customer service or sales experience, and fluent in Mandarin and basic English.

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

NEO INCORPORATED North Tower Centrum Bldg., Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Baclaran, City Of Parañaque

109.

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

INFOVINE INC. 8th, 9th, 10th/f Aspire Corporate Plaza Bldg., Macapagal Blvd. St., Zone 10, Barangay 76, Pasay City

CHENG, XINGHONG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer

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

LE, VIET HOANG Customer Service Representative

108.

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

LAI THI QUYNH ANH Customer Service Representative

IBM PHILIPPINES, INCORPORATED 28f, One World Place 32nd St. Corner 9th Ave. Bgc, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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104.

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES PHILS. INC. 53/f Pbcom Tower, 6795 Ayala Ave., Cor., V.a. Rufino St., Bel-air, City Of Makati

Basic Qualification: Proven work experience as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant or similar role.

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

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS

102.

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

93.

79.

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

HUANG, YIXUAN Chinese Speaking Customer Financial Officer

GRAND EVEREST HOLDING INC. 17/f M1 Tower, 141 H.v. Dela Costa St., Bel-air, City Of Makati

CHEUNG, LAI YAN Chinese Speaking Admin Financial Officer

Brief Job Description: Referring customers to individuals qualified to offer and sell regulated financial products.

HU, YAMEI Chinese Speaking Customer Financial Officer

91.

SARTIKA Indonesian Trainer

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

www.businessmirror.com.ph

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

NIU, HONGXIN Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 112.

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

SERVIVEN Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 113.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

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ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION TRAN XUAN HUNG Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk

114.

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

WANG, YI Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 115.

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

XIA, RUIGUANG Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 116.

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

ZENG, LINGKUN Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 117.

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

ZHAO, RUOYAO Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk 118.

Brief Job Description: Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.

HLA HLA HTWE Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 119.

Brief Job Description: Planning concepts by studying relevant information and materials.

LI, ANXIANGFU Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 120.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

No.

121.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

LIU, TIANZHU Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 122.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

NGHIEM THI TRA MY Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 123.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

NGUYEN THI THU Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 124.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

TRAN THI QUYNH PHUONG Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer 125.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

129.

126.

Brief Job Description: Liaising with clients to determine their requirements, timescale and budget.

LI, XUAN Chinese Speaking Program Designer 127.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers and create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

ZHANG, QIANKUN Chinese Speaking Program Designer 128.

Brief Job Description: Communicate overall design and approach to a team of programmers; create flowcharts, diagrams, other models, and programming instructions to guide programming team.

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: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

DAI, LIHONG Chinese Customer Service 130.

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: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

HE, ZHAOXI Chinese Customer Service 131.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal 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.

JIANG, GUOZHI Chinese Customer Service 132.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal 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.

LI, SHUFENG Chinese Customer Service 133.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

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

LIANG, JIALONG Chinese Customer Service

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

WANG, HONGYANG Chinese Customer Service 135.

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: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

XIANG, LIN Chinese Customer Service 136.

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

No.

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

YANG, LEI Chinese Customer Service 137.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal 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.

ZHANG, WEIWEI Chinese Customer Service

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

142.

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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144.

145.

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

FEBRI WIJAYA Indonesian Customer Service 146.

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

OKTA FIANDI Indonesian Customer Service 147.

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

FUNG JUN QI Malaysian Customer Service 148.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

EZLYN MELODY SRIEDY Indonesian Customer Service

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

ERIC NICHOLAS Indonesian Customer Service

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

DENNY Indonesian Customer Service

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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.

TORNG, MARY Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

KREURN, O SIN Customer Service Representative 141.

138.

ZHENG, JUNFU Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

NEW ORIENTAL CLUB88 CORPORATION 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th/f Sapphire Seaview Park, Pacific Avenue, Don Galo, City Of Parañaque

CHEN, XIN Chinese Customer Service

A15

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

134.

LI, YIMING Chinese Speaking Graphic Designer

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Friday, October 13, 2023

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

MOHAMMAD JAY JAY BIN MOHD SHAHAR Malaysian Customer Service 149.

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, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

NG PEI SZE Malaysian Customer Service 150.

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, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

AYE LEI PHYU Myanmar Customer Service 151.

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.

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

ZHOU, YANSHAN Chinese Customer Service 139.

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

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

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months of experience, and good in verbal and written communication skills.

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

DALER SINGH Customer Service Representative 140.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

HNIN WAI HLAING Myanmar Customer Service 152.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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.

DANG VAN TO Vietnamese Customer Service 153.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

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ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No.

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

DINH THI THUY LINH Vietnamese Customer Service 154.

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

DOAN, SON TUNG Vietnamese Customer Service 155.

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

DOAN, VAN LY Vietnamese Customer Service 156.

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

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

No.

NONG VAN LUC Vietnamese Customer Service 166.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

PHAN THI HOA Vietnamese Customer Service 167.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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

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

157.

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

HAU THI LOAN Vietnamese Customer Service 158.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

168.

159.

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

LE VAN TAM Vietnamese Customer Service 160.

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

LY CHU KHIENH Vietnamese Customer Service 161.

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

NGUYEN NGOC LINH Vietnamese Customer Service 162.

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

NGUYEN THI THU HANH Vietnamese Customer Service 163.

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, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

170.

164.

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

Brief Job Description: Schedule and coordinate meetings.

Brief Job Description: Assist in planning of the organization’s daily operation.

NGUYEN NGOC HOAI THUONG Vietnamese Language - Support Supervisor 171.

Brief Job Description: Assist in planning of the organization’s daily operation.

LI, KE Multilingual Administration Manager 172.

173.

174.

Brief Job Description: Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes.

CHEN, WEI Multilingual Technician Brief Job Description: Inspecting, analyzing and troubleshooting systems.

GOU, HUI Multilingual Technician Brief Job Description: Inspecting, analyzing and troubleshooting systems.

165.

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: MA in Business Administration, Finance or similar relevant field; graduate degree with an excellent academic record; previous working experience as commercial director for minimum 5 years; experience in client relationship management; and indepth knowledge of market analysis and metrics.

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

Basic Qualification: Fluently speak and write Vietnamese language.

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

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

Brief Job Description: Researches and analyzes customer or client accounts for possible cases of fraud and to prevent future fraud.

Basic Qualification: Fluently speak and write Vietnamese language.

178.

179.

180.

181.

182.

NGUYEN HUNG CUONG Go To Market Leader Brief Job Description: Handle go to market operations for the Philippines and bring all the current design elements under one umbrella of central design.

183.

AMITA Marketing Consultant Brief Job Description: Study company profile, and conduct market research.

HO, THI THU HA Marketing Consultant Brief Job Description: Study company profile, and conduct market research.

KNYAZER, KATI Marketing Consultant Brief Job Description: Study company profile, and conduct market research.

SHI, JIANPING Marketing Consultant Brief Job Description: Study company profile, and conduct market research.

WANG, YADAN Marketing Consultant Brief Job Description: Study company profile, and conduct market research.

ZENG, XUWEN Marketing Consultant Brief Job Description: Study company profile, and conduct market research.

DUONG HUU HUNG IT Specialist 184.

Basic Qualification: Can speak, write type in Mandarin language.

Brief Job Description: Maintain the operations of electronic gaming devices.

LOMIA IT Specialist 185.

Basic Qualification: Can speak, write type in Mandarin language.

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

Basic Qualification: Can speak, write type in Mandarin language.

Brief Job Description: Maintain the operations of electronic gaming devices.

LORIA CUCU IT Specialist 186.

Brief Job Description: Maintain the operations of electronic gaming devices.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 THAI HUU HOA IT Specialist 187.

Basic Qualification: College graduate. With relevant skills and experience in the go to market strategy/ execution.

Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above

QUESS (PHILIPPINES) CORP. 6/f Salustiana D. Ty Tower, 104 Paseo De Roxas Cor Perea St., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, fluent in English, and preferably 6 mos. to 1-year customer service experience.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, fluent in English, and preferably 6 mos. to 1-year customer service experience.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, fluent in English, and preferably 6 mos. to 1-year customer service experience.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, fluent in English, and preferably 6 mos. to 1-year customer service experience.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, fluent in English, and preferably 6 mos. to 1-year customer service experience.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate, fluent in English, and preferably 6 mos. to 1-year customer service experience.

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

VERTEX DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1439 Adriatico Cor. Sta. Monica St., 072, Barangay 669, Ermita, City Of Manila

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

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

Basic Qualification: 2 to 4 years of prior fraud prevention experience is highly preferred. Minimum two years’ experience in applied behavior analysis and data analytic background is preferred.

THE SKYLINE ABYSS INTERNATIONAL INC. Unit 116 G/f The Manila Residences Tower 1, Taft Ave., Barangay 725, Malate, City Of Manila

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

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

177.

Basic Qualification: Has an excellent experience in managerial position.

PROCTER & GAMBLE PHILIPPINES, INC. 10f Seven/neo, 5th Ave., Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

Brief Job Description: Maintain the operations of electronic gaming devices.

TRAN, DUY DUNG IT Specialist 188.

Brief Job Description: Maintain the operations of electronic gaming devices.

Basic Qualification: College graduate with experience in maintaining gaming devices. Fluent in Mandarin and gaming devices.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate with experience in maintaining gaming devices. Fluent in Mandarin and gaming devices.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate with experience in maintaining gaming devices. Fluent in Mandarin and gaming devices.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 Basic Qualification: College graduate with experience in maintaining gaming devices. Fluent in Mandarin and gaming devices.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate with experience in maintaining gaming devices. Fluent in Mandarin and gaming devices.

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 *Date Generated: Oct 12, 2023

SILVEIRA, JUDECIA ANTHONY Sr. Manager

NGUYEN, VAN HOI Vietnamese Customer Service

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION

KUVA, HUGO NZIUKI Fraud Prevention Associate - French

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

POWERCHINA PHILIPPINES CORPORATION Unit 2101 21/f Bdo Equitable Tower, 8751 Paseo De Roxas, Bel-air, City Of Makati

175.

NGUYEN, THI THAO OANH Vietnamese Customer Service

SOHN, CHANG YU Assistant Manager

FRANKI Indonesian Language - Support Officer

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

No.

PHOENIXFIELD, INC. 7/f Iacademy Plaza, 324 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Bel-air, City Of Makati

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

PHILIPPINE HANATOUR INC. 9th Flr. (zone 2) & 10th Flr. Brittany Hotel, Block 2 & 4, Lot 15222 , C, D & F Mini Park Mckinley Parkway, Bgc, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE

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

169.

LE THU TRANG Vietnamese Customer Service

Brief Job Description: Responsible for set-up and developing the joint venture between Grupo Nutresa and Mitsubishi corporation; responsible for developing the commercial channels and implementing the commercial strategy for the joint venture in the south east.

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

Basic Qualification: College graduate, preferably 1-year experience in the similar field, and speaks and write fluently (native language).

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS

ORIENTAL COFFEE ALLIANCE, INC. 2203 High Street Corporate South Plaza Tower 1, 9th Ave. Cor. 26th Street, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

PALACIO SUAREZ, GUSTAVO ENRIQUE Treasurer And Commercial Director GIEP THIN KIU Vietnamese Customer Service

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176.

Brief Job Description: Update current and design new recruiting procedures. Supervise the recruiting team and report its performance.

Basic Qualification: College graduate. With previous experience in human resources industry.

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

TENERITY PHILIPPINES CORP. 12th Floor, W Fifth Building, 32nd St. Cor. 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig

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.

Please inform DOLE National Capital Region if you have any information on criminal offense committed by the foreign nationals.

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PBBM to Israel: Please ensure safe passage of Filipinos in Gaza Strip

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By Malou Talosig-Bartolome | @maloutalosig Samuel P. Medenilla | @sam_medenilla & Rex Anthony Naval

RESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has asked Israel to ensure the safe passage of Filipinos and their families out of Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

Esty Buzgan, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Israeli Embassy in Manila, said this is one of the issues discussed during Marcos’ meeting with Israel Ambassador Ilan Fluss on Wednesday.

Around 70 Filipinos and their children and 20 Palestinian spouses have requested the Philippine government to be repatriated.

Amid the ongoing war, some overseas Filipino workers (OFW) from Israel are now seeking repatriation from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

At a news briefing on Thursday, DMW Officer-in-charge Hans J. Cacdac disclosed they are now working to bring home the said OFWs as well as the remains of the two Filipinos, who died after Hamas militants from the Gaza strip launched a brutal attack in Israel during the weekend.

He said an initial 22 OFWs from the affected areas in southern Israel have requested for repatriation.

Of the said OFWs, 19 are caregivers, while three are hotel workers.

“It will not stop with 22. Definitely, [it will increase]…because the [communication] lines are now open,” Cacdac said partly in Filipino.

He noted repatriation efforts of non-OFWs in the Gaza strip is being handled separately by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

DFA earlier said an initial 70 Filipinos from the Gaza strip, which

is currently under siege from Israeli forces, have sought repatriation.

Safe passage

BUZGAN, however, said there is no indication yet that its government would provide humanitarian corridor for the safe passage of Filipinos and their families from Gaza Strip.

“Right now, the country is not yet talking about the humanitarian corridor. I think it is too early but there are other options to leave Gaza Strip via Egypt,” Buzgan said in a news conference via Zoom.

There are 22 families with Filipino nationals in Gaza Strip, most of them living in central Gaza and Gaza City.

The Philippine Embassy to Jordan has the consular jurisdiction over Palestine, including Gaza Strip.

The DFA has placed Gaza under Alert Level 3, which calls for voluntary repatriation.

Ambassador Wilfredo Santos said they are in constant communication with Filipino residents in Gaza. So far, they are safe since Israel’s retaliatory attacks were concentrated in the border near Israel.

As of Thursday, 17 families, comprising of 70 Filipinos and minor children plus 20 Palestinian spouses, have requested for repatriation.

Santos said they are hoping that Israel authorities would provide humanitarian corridor to allow the

DOLE meets with labor group to address ‘rising’ jobless rate

By Patrick V. Miguel

DEPA RT MEN T of L abor a nd Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma met on Monday with a labor group to discuss possible solutions amid the “rising” unemployment rate in the country, and relevance of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Act to address the issue.

In a meeting with the Federation of Freedom Workers (FFW), DOLE, as part of the TPB Inter-agency Council, set their Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) “in motion.”

“Secretary Laguesma, during the meeting, emphasized DOLE’s steadfast dedication to not only generating jobs but ensuring that these jobs are of the highest quality, offering dignity and security to the Filipino workers,” said FFW president Sonny Matula.

The labor chief also urged trade unions and employers’ groups to rally as an “initiative” against unemployment.

The unemployment rate is expected to increase next year, according to the World Economic

Outlook (WEO). (Related story: https://businessmirror.com. ph/2023/10/11/imf-outlookreport-more-pinoys-joblessin-2024/) Based on the latest PSA data, 2.21 million Filipinos were classified as unemployed, with an additional 5.63 million underemployed individuals in August 2023.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had forecast the country’s unemployment rate, which currently stands at 4.7 percent, and expected to increase to 5.1 percent next year.

“The FFW acknowledges the urgency of this situation and stands committed to working closely with the government, DOLE, and other stakeholders to create opportunities, promote employment, and elevate the well-being of the working people,” said Matula.

The labor chief and FFW also discussed issues on freedom of association, the killing of trade union leaders, organizing workers in the gig economy, delayed allowance for healthcare workers, and retrenchment and assistance.

passage of third country nationals out of Gaza, similar to what happened in 2014.

During the 2014 Gaza War, also known as Operation Protective Edge, a number of Filipinos and their Palestinian spouses were also repatriated via Erez Crossing, the border between Israel and Gaza. The Filipinos and their families were transported by land from Israel to Jordan and then repatriated back to the Philippines.

PAF transport planes on standby

IN a related development, The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday said that it has allocated two transport aircraft and their crews for possible evacuation of distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Israel.

“With swift and meticulous planning and preparation, a PAF C-130 and a C-295 aircraft with complement aircrew, medical and security personnel are now ready to fly out as soon as directed by higher headquarters,” PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said.

She added that the PAF immediately prepared these assets upon orders of the national government through the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the

Philippines upon the outbreak of the conflict in Israel.

“The combined capacity of both aircraft will be able to transport more than a hundred Filipinos out of Israel’s conflict area in one shuttle,” Castillo said.

The PAF spokesperson added more detailed planning is being undertaken in coordination with government officials in Israel to ensure that the maximum number of OFWs can be shuttled out of the danger areas to nearby safer territories or countries immediately.

“As it continues to respond to local security challenges, your PAF remains as ready and committed in responding to the needs of our fellow Filipinos in other parts of the globe,” Castillo stressed.

Big heart

DMW is now also coordinating with the Israeli government to repatriate the bodies of the two deceased Filipinos upon the instruction of President Marcos.

The Chief Executive was able to talk with relatives of the two Filipinos last Wednesday, where he assured them the government will provide them necessary aid so they could be with their lost loved ones.

“The government is there to help

you. Everything you and your family will need, including the assistance for you to come here [in Metro Manila] and financial assistance for an OFW, who passed away,” Marcos told assured one of the grieving relatives.

The deceased OFWs posthumously received praise for choosing to stay with their Israeli employers.

Cacdac recognized the heroism shown by the said Filipinos in performing their duties.

“Time and time again our OFWs in the health and human care sector most, especially, have proven themselves worthy of their craft and skills.

It is a combination of technical skills and a big heart,” Cacdac said.

“That is the brand of Filipino workers especially those in the human care [sector],” he added.

Government assistance

DMW said it would be assisted by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in extending comprehensive assistance for the repatriated OFWs as well as the relatives of the deceased Filipinos.

It will include financial aid, psycho social services, employment facilitation, livelihood assistance and other reintegration services.

Specifically for the loved ones of those who died, Cacdac also assured the government will take care of their children.

In a related development, the DMW official also said they will be helping the OFWs, whose deployment to Israel was disrupted due the ongoing conflict in the said country, using their Action Fund.

Most of the said OFWs are stranded in the Philippines, while some are currently in Middle East countries.

“Those stranded in the Middle East left around the 7th or the 8th of October. So they were there, while the conflict [in Israel] was happening...We would help them. they are not that many,” Cacdac said.

Special Senate panel solicits agencies’ positions on archipelagic sea-lanes bills

By Butch Fernandez @butchfBM

A SPECIAL Senate committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones has started hearing positions of relevant agencies on bills calling for the establishment of archipelagic sea lanes in the Philippines’ archipelagic waters, amid rising concern over scaled-up foreign activities that impact the country’s food security efforts.

In the presentation of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ position, DFA Secretary Enrique Mana lo, said the passage of an archipelagic sea lanes law would have “significant national security, diplomatic and practical implications” for the Philippines, being one of the largest archipelagic states in the world.

Also on Thursday, special committee chairman, Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino, said the committee will also hear Senate Bill Nos.78, 462, 1490, 2395 and 2438, which seek to establish the Archipelagic Sea Lanes in the country’s archipelagic waters authored by Minority

Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Sherwin Gatchalian and Raffy Tulfo.

The panel is also conducting a motu proprio investigation on the recent maritime collision at the Bajo de Masinloc that led to the death of three fishermen on board a fishing vessel that was hit by a Singapore-bound oil tanker.

Although the incident was described by an accident, protests have mounted over the failure of the oil tanker to help the victims of the ramming.

“The purpose of this hearing is to craft appropriate remedial legislation as well as to establish the criminal jurisdiction of, if any, the nationality of the ship involved, the penal jurisdiction, administrative jurisdiction, and to give justice to the three victims [who died during the incident] as well as the 11 surviving crew members,” Tolentino said.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Fishing Vessel (FV) Dearyn, a Filipino fishing vessel, was rammed by the Pacific Anna,

a commercial crude tanker while preparing to fish around 4:40 am on October 2, 2023.

Pimentel advised relevant government agencies to make a direct appeal to the owner of crude oil tanker Pacific Anna to compensate the Filipino fishermen who were either killed or traumatized by the sea mishap when the tanker rammed into their fishing vessel near Scarborough Shoal last October 2.

“Does international law prevent a State or a vessel from just compromising and speed up everything? I hope we won’t be too legalistic when it comes to this.

Actually, if the victims are entitled to compensation, international law does not prevent paying the entire amount or paying an initial amount,” Pimentel said during the Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones hearing.

Pimentel pointed out that appealing to the government of Marshall Islands, who is our friend and ally, would get faster compensation for the victims.

Bishop Virgilio David elected to synod’s communication body PRESIDENT of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Bishop Virgilio David has been elected by delegates of the ongoing Synod of Bishops as the head of a commission in charge of assembly’s communication.

The Kalookan Bishop will rep-

resent Asia in the Commission for Information of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops by Pope Francis to cultivate a path for a “synodal” or more consultative or listening Church, CBCP News reported.

Alongside David, delegates have

voted for seven representatives of geographic regions out of 17 commission members. The body is led by the head of the Vatican’s communication doncaster Dr. Paolo Ruffini.

Ruffini was assisted by Dr. Sheila Leocádia Pires of Mozambique. Pope Francis appointed both.

The synod is an advisory body to the pope and has been ongoing since 2021 with consultations held by the parish, diocesan, national and continental.

The synod is expected to produce a final document after the second general assembly in October 2024,

at the Vatican. That document may serve as the basis for an apostolic exhortation that becomes a part of papal teaching or magisterium.

The 2023 synod opened on Oct. 4 and will end on October 29 with a closing Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Patrick V. Miguel

Shift to RE: DOE mandates ECs to tap natgas as transition fuel

By Lenie Lectura @llectura

ELECTRIC cooperatives (ECs) are now required to partly source their fuel requirements from natural gas (natgas), according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

DOE Order no. 2023-10-0022 directs the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to facilitate the conduct of a competitive selection process (CSP) for the power supply of ECs using indigenous natural gas as transition fuel.

The CSP is the process wherein a power supplier is chosen to supply electric power requirements of a distribution utility through transparent and competitive bidding.

This method of procuring power supply contracts is a level playing field in which everybody competes other than just negotiates, thus reflecting the lowest possible cost for consumers.

“The availability of natural gas, as suitable and efficient transition fuel, balances the variability of renewable energy [RE] and maintains the reliability of the country’s power system, simultaneous with the compliance of distribution utilities with their respective RE requirements under the Renewable Portfolio Standards [RPS] pursuant to existing laws, rules and regulations,” the DOE order stated.

The RPS mandates distribution utilities and ECs to source a portion of their energy needs from eligible RE resources. This is also anchored on the DOE’s blueprint of a RE share of 35 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040.

The NEA, which oversees the performance of all ECs in the country, will establish the rules, guidelines and methodology in the conduct of the aggregation of demand of ECs within 15 days from issuance of the DOE order signed

by Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla on October 10, 2023.

The NEA will determine the aggregated demand of all ECs based on existing uncontracted requirements and contracted demand expiring within two years. The aggregated demand, which will be sourced from natural gas plants, will then undergo CSP. NEA will craft the terms of reference.

Further, the NEA was reminded by the DOE to “ensure that the conduct of CSP for the aggregated demand for transition fuel is consistent with the EC’s obligation as mandated under the RPS and their obligation to supply their captive customers in the least cost manner, and shall not result in overcontracting of power supply.”

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Editor: Angel R. Calso • www.businessmirror.com.ph

As airstrikes devastate Gaza, Israel prepares for possible ground assault

By Joseph Krauss & Wafaa Shurafa The Associated Press

J

ERUSALEM—Palestinians in Gaza lined up outside bakeries on Thursday after spending the night in pitch darkness surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods, as Israel launched new airstrikes and said it was preparing for a possible ground invasion.

DESTRUCTION from Israeli aerial bombardment is seen in Gaza City on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. AP/ADEL HANA

I nt e r n at ion a l a id g rou p s warned that deaths in Gaza could accelerate as Israel prevents delivery of supplies. The war, which was ignited by a bloody and wideranging Hamas attack into Israel, has already claimed at least 2,400 lives on both sides.

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, an Israeli military spokesman, told reporters Thursday that forces “are preparing for a ground maneuver if decided,” but that the political leadership has not yet ordered one. A ground offensive in Gaza, the first since the 2014 war, would likely bring even higher casualties on both sides in brutal house-tohouse fighting.

In Gaza, Palestinians fleeing airstrikes can be seen running through the streets, carr ying their belongings and looking for a safe place. Hundreds of thousands have crowded into UN-run schools while others are staying with relatives or even strangers who let them in.

Lines form outside bakeries and grocery stores during the few hours they dare to open, and the bakeries could soon shut down for lack of fuel or power.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush and destroy” Hamas with the support of a new war cabinet for me d We d ne s d ay t h at i n cludes a longtime opposition critic. “Ever y Hamas member is a dead man,” Netanyahu said in

the territory. On Tuesday, Gaza’s only power station ran out of fuel and shut down, leaving only lights powered by scattered private generators. Those will shut off as well if fuel is not allowed in.

A senior official with the International Committee of the Red Cross warned that lack of electricity could cripple hospitals, as he called for Hamas to release hostages.

“As Gaza loses power, hospitals lose power, putting newborns in incubators and elderly patients on oxygen at risk. Kidney dialysis stops, and X-rays can’t be taken,” said Fabrizio Carboni, ICRC’s regional director. “Without electricity, hospitals risk turning into morgues.”

In Israel, opposition leader Benny Gantz, a former defense minister and political opponent of Netanyahu, joined a new wartime cabinet. Israel has mobilized 360,000 reservists, massed additional forces near Gaza and evacuated tens of thousands of residents from nearby communities.

The Israeli government is under intense public pressure to topple Hamas after its militants stormed through a border fence Saturday and massacred hundreds of Israelis in their homes, on the streets and at an outdoor music festival.

Netanyahu alleged that the attackers engaged in atrocities, including binding boys and girls and shooting them in the head,

a televised address.

The US has pledged unwavering support for Israel’s response, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Thursday to meet with Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders.

The Israeli military said overnight strikes targeted Hamas’ elite Nukhba forces, including command centers used by the fighters who attacked Israel on Saturday, and the home of a senior Hamas naval operative that it said was used to store unspecified weapons.

Another airstrike killed a commander with the Islamic Jihad armed group in his family home in the northern town of Beit Lahia, according to media linked to the group’s armed wing.

“Right now we are focused on taking out their senior leadership,” Hecht, the military spokesman, said. “Not only the military leadership, but also the governmental leadership, all the way up to (top Hamas leader Yehiyeh) Sinwar.

They were directly connected.”

The Hamas-run Interior Ministry said Israeli strikes demolished two multi-story houses on top of residents without warning, killing and wounding “a large number” of people, mainly civilians. Hamas has threatened to kill Israeli hostages if Israel st r i kes Pa lest i n i a n c iv i l i a ns without warning.

Israel has halted the entry of food, water, fuel and medicine into

bur ning people a l ive, raping women and beheading soldiers.

The prime minister’s allegations could not be independently confirmed, and authorities did not immediately offer further details.

Rescue workers and witnesses have described horrifying scenes, including the slaughter of elderly people and finding bloody rooms crowded with massacred civilians.

Militants in Gaza are holding an estimated 150 people taken hostage from Israel—soldiers, men, women, children and older adults—and they have fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the past five days.

Israel’s increasingly destructive airstrikes in Gaza have flattened entire city blocks and left unknown numbers of bodies beneath debris. A ground offensive in Gaza, whose 2.3 million residents are densely packed into a strip of land only 40 kilometers (25 miles) long, would likely result in a surge of casualties on both sides.

The UN said late Wednesday the number of people displaced by the airstrikes had soared 30 percent within 24 hours, to 339,000, two-thirds of them crowding into UN schools. Others sought shelter in the shrinking number of safe neighborhoods.

The Egyptian government rejected an American proposal to allow Palestinians fleeing Israel’s bombardment to leave Gaza, a senior Egyptian official said early

Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the press.

Egypt believes that Palestinians leaving Gaza would harm the Palestinian cause, and its state-run media reported that the Israeli offensive is part of a scheme to empty the enclave.

Convoys stood loaded with fuel and food Wednesday on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, but were unable to enter Gaza, the official said. The only crossing point between Egypt and Gaza was shut down Tuesday following nearby Israeli airstrikes.

The official said Egypt was talking with Israel and the US on establishing safe corridors inside Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinians, and with Israel and other foreign governments to evacuate foreigners through the Rafah crossing point.

The risk of the war spreading was evident Wednesday after the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles at an Israeli military position and claimed to have killed and wounded troops.

The Israeli military confirmed the attack but did not comment on possible casualties. The Israeli army shelled the area in southern Lebanon where the attack was launched.

The death toll in Gaza rose to 1,200 early Thursday, the Palestinian health ministry said.

The Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital, Al-Shifa, has only enough fuel to keep power on for three days, said Matthias Kannes, a Gaza-based official for Doctors Wit hout Borders. T he g roup said the two hospitals it runs in Gaza were running out of surgical equipment, antibiotics, fuel and other supplies.

Ghassan Abu Sitta, a reconstructive surgeon at al-Shifa, said he had 50 patients waiting to go to the operating room.

“We’re already beyond the capacity of the system to cope,” he said. The health system “has the rest of the week before it collapses, not just because of the diesel. All supplies are running short.”

The Palestinian Red Crescent said other hospitals’ generators will run out in five days. Residential buildings, unable to store as much diesel, likely will go dark sooner.

Shock, grief and demands for vengeance against Hamas are running high in Israel.

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked a village south of Nablus, opening fire on Palestinians and killing three, the territory’s health ministry said. More than two-dozen Palestinians have died in fighting in the West Bank since the weekend.

In a new tactic, Israel is warning civilians to evacuate whole Gaza neighborhoods, rather than just individual buildings, then leveling large swaths in waves of airstrikes.

Israel’s tone has changed as well. In past conflicts, its military insisted on the precision of strikes in Gaza, trying to ward off criticism over civilian deaths.

This time, military briefings emphasize the destruction being wreaked.

Even with the evacuation warnings, Palestinians say some are unable to escape or have nowhere to go, and that entire families have been crushed under rubble.

Other times, strikes come with no notice, survivors say. “ T here was no war ning or anything,” said Hashem Abu Manea, 58, who lost his 15-year-old daughter, Joanna, when a strike late Tuesday leveled his home in Gaza City.

The Israeli military said more than 1,200 people, including 189 soldiers, have been killed in Israel, a staggering toll unseen since the 1973 war with Egypt and Syria that lasted weeks.

Israel says roughly 1,500 Hamas militants were killed inside Israel, and that hundreds of the dead inside Gaza are Hamas members.

Shurafa reported from Gaza City, Gaza Strip. Associated Press writers Amy Teibel and Isabel DeBre in Jerusalem; Sam McNeil in Be’eri, Israel; Jack Jeffrey and Samy Magdy in Cairo; and Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut contributed to this report.

IMF, World Bank urged to boost funding for poor African nations facing conflict and climate change

By Taiwo Adebayo The Associated Press

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BUJA, Nigeria—Many poor countries in Africa face the harshest effects of climate change: severe droughts, vicious heat and dry land, but also unpredictable rain and devastating flooding. The shocks worsen conflict and upend livelihoods because many people are farmers—work that is increasingly vulnerable in a warming world.

Climate challenges are at the root of vulnerabilities faced by conflict-ridden countries in Africa’s Sahel region, such as Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger and northern Nigeria, experts say. Adapting to these challenges could cost up to $50 billion per year, according to the Global Commission on Adaptation, while the International Energy Agency estimates the clean energy transition could cost as much as $190 billion a year— overwhelming costs for Africa.

Countries have limited space in their budgets, and borrowing more to fund climate goals will worsen their considerable debt burdens, argue African leaders, who are seeking a rapid boost in financing.

Some leaders suggested that this week’s meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Marrakech, Morocco, would be “a good place to start”

a conversation about Africa’s financial challenges and its ability to handle climate shocks.

It comes amid criticism that the lending institutions are not taking climate change and the vulnerabilities of poor countries enough into account in their funding decisions.

The global financial system “is now outdated, dysfunctional and unjust,” said a New York Times opinion column by Kenyan President William Ruto, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki and Patrick Verkooijen, chief executive of the Global Commission on Adaptation.

It’s outdated because international financial institutions “are too small and limited to fulfill their mandate. Dysfunctional because the system as a whole is too slow to respond to new challenges, such as climate change. And unjust because it discriminates against poor countries,” the leaders wrote.

In recent years, climate funding to Africa has increased, with recognition that the continent is least responsible for emissions but most at risk from climate change because of a lack of financing and ability to cope.

Major development banks have increasingly recognized climate change as an economic threat.

During a panel in Marrakech this week, IMF economist Daniel Lee said

A MAN sells grain in Dawanau International Market in Kano, Nigeria on July 14, 2023. Many poor countries in Africa face the harshest effects of climate change: severe droughts, vicious heat and dry land, but also unpredictable rain and devastating flooding. The shocks worsen conflict and upend livelihoods because many people are farmers—work that is increasingly vulnerable to a warming world. AP/SUNDAY ALAMBA

the organization is “mainstreaming climate change in policy advice, capacity development and lending.” He did not detail the size or breakdown of funding.

Lee pointed to an IMF program that launched last year to help poor countries address problems like climate change. Only one African country—Rwanda—has gotten financing from the program: $319 million over three years.

Like African leaders, experts say climate financing to the continent has been insufficient and particularly difficult to get for countries in the Sahel that lack stable and recognized governments, with many of them led by military juntas. “ The reality has fallen shor t of

expectations,” said Carlos Lopes, a professor at the Mandela School of Public Governance of the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

“A significant portion of funding goes toward mitigation efforts, while adaptation, a top priority for the continent, receives less attention and support.”

In Niger, whose leader was ousted in a coup in August, as well as northern Nigeria, thousands of hectares of arable land is being lost to soil erosion and dry conditions.

It’s led farmers and livestock herders to battle for resources and reduces economic opportunities, helping armed groups recruit, said Idayat Hassan, senior Africa program fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Irrigation projects are among the ways to adapt to climate change, but violence is eroding those gains as it leaves farmers, who are already facing lower yields, struggling to access their farmland.

“Apart from extreme heat levels and unpredictable rainfall, insecurity also is affecting us because many times we will not have the chance to go to our farms,” said Ibrahim Audi, 58, a wheat farmer in Nigeria’s far northern Katsina state.

Femi Mimiko, a professor of political economy and international relations at Nigeria’s Obafemi Awolowo University, called the climate money heading to Africa “rather negligible and it is not what we should celebrate at all.”

He added that “the challenges are enormous” because of strict conditions to get IMF and World Bank funding.

Plus, climate financing for Africa needs to address persistent debt crises in many countries, Lopes said.

Africa’s debt repayments are estimated to reach $62 billion this year, exceeding the continent’s costs of adapting to climate change, the African leaders said in their column. They reiterated a call made at the Africa Climate Summit in Kenya last month for a pause on foreign debt repayments.

Another issue is leaders underestimating how climate change feeds violence and

economic problems, experts say.

“The national policy to address climate change is lax—little or no focus is on climate change and the nexus between climate change and conflict in the Sahel is underappreciated,” Hassan said. “Go beyond the conflict itself to start prioritizing climate change as the root cause of the problem affecting these countries.”

In Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which are all ruled by military juntas, 16 million people need humanitarian assistance, a 172 percent increase since 2016, and more than 5 million are experiencing high levels of food insecurity, according to the International Rescue Committee.

The humanitarian group blames conflict and climate change for “driving an everdeeper crisis” affecting agriculture, which is the primary source of livelihood for most of the population in the three military-led countries. “ Th at f a c t a l o n e — i l l e g i t i m at e governments—would constrain their ability not just to meet the requirements set by IMF and the World Bank for funding, but indeed, to access such support,” Mimiko said.

“And so, what we must do is to persuade—or arm-twist—the juntas, who at any event have no capacity to run those countries, to commit to what I call, timely redemocratization,” he added.

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The fall of Russia’s gas giant dulls a key tool of Putin’s power

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ussian President Vladimir Putin overplayed his hand by trying to use Gazprom PJSC to bring Europe to its knees, and now his efforts to bolster the state-controlled gas giant are at the mercy of China.

After years focusing Gazprom’s exports on pipelines to Europe and underinvesting in liquefied natural gas capacity, Putin has limited options for the national champion, and that will be evident when he meets his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing next week.

The Kremlin is keen for fresh export deals to shore up Gazprom’s international presence, which suffered after Putin failed to cow Ukraine’s allies in Europe with threats of freezing homes. China is the biggest foreign market available but won’t be a onefor-one replacement.

Even in the Kremlin’s best-case scenario —with current and planned projects all reaching full capacity in a timely manner—the Asian superpower would only account for about two-thirds of the volumes that once flowed to Europe. But prices will be lower and the deliveries would still take years and massive investment to get going.

“Putin appears to have miscalculated when he cut off Europe,” said Maria Snegovaya, senior fellow at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.

“Much of the European market has been lost to Russia, and Gazprom’s geopolitical relevance appears to be in decline—so much for Russia’s ‘gas superpower’ ambition.”

With deliveries to Europe only a fraction of what they used to be before Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, pressure is building in Russia to replace what was once its biggest market before the impact reverberates through the economy, according to Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

But China doesn’t have that kind of urgency.

“I don’t see a big chance for Russia to win a new gas deal with China this year, despite the eagerness on the Russian side,” said Kevin Tu, managing director of research firm Agora Energy Transition China. Beijing has already increased Russian energy imports since the outbreak of the war, but the European Union’s trouble with overreliance is clearly a big lesson for the world’s largest importer of fossil fuel, Tu added.

There are also other geopolitical considerations at play for Beijing.

While the need to balance suppliers remains paramount, a new pipeline is also a useful way of reducing the need for seaborne LNG, which would be more exposed to global tensions.

Any agreement though won’t be enough to restore Gazprom to its former stature. Its market value— once the third highest in the world— is now less than half of Norway’s Equinor ASA, and insiders see little chance of recovery.

“Gazprom has no prospects for the next 5-10 years,” Alexander Ryazanov, former deputy chairman, told Bloomberg by phone, adding that he sold his shares this year at a loss. “It is hard to agree with China, and the price will not be a good one.”

The company’s woes show where Russia is vulnerable to both international pressure and Putin’s intractability. It posted a loss in the second quarter, and output for the world’s largest single supplier dropped 25 percent in the first half from a year earlier to the lowest level in its 30year history.

Despite falling gas exports and revenue, Putin remains unbowed.

“Gazprom is confident, calm, and it’s coping,” he said at the Russian Energy Week conference in Moscow on Wednesday. Chinese demand will grow, he said, chiding Europe for not buying Russian gas. “Why create problems for yourselves in the hope that we’ll collapse?” Putin said.

China kept Gazprom waiting for

more than a decade before the Power of Siberia pipeline was agreed and built. A far smaller agreement for gas supplies via the so-called Far Eastern route was reached in 2022, but the next deal has proven hard to close.

Uncertainty over the war and the loss of the bulk of the European market have weakened Russia’s negotiating position, leaving talks over a third link stalled for months and a deal unlikely when Putin and Xi meet.

The mood close to Gazprom is pessimistic. Even if Beijing shows goodwill toward Putin with a gas agreement, it won’t offer the same financial conditions as Europe, a former executive at the company said on condition of anonymity, adding that the blame lies in Gazprom getting dragged into politics.

One of Putin’s first big economic campaigns after taking power in 2000 was to reassert control over the country’s massive energy wealth, which included installing allies at Gazprom and clawing back assets. Then he turned it into a tool of foreign policy, weaponizing gas and crossing a line that the Soviet Union didn’t dare.

Putin spent years cultivating relations in Europe—most notably wooing former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who since became a well-paid lobbyist for Russia. By the time of last year’s attack on Kyiv, the Russian president thought he had enough leverage to get Europe to back off supporting Ukraine, according to former top executives at the gas giant.

Gazprom and the Kremlin didn’t respond to requests for comment.

The gambit ultimately backfired.

Europe avoided shortages thanks to an unseasonably warm winter, higher Norwegian deliveries and LNG cargoes. Even if cheap Russian gas is still a powerful lure—and Europe is still importing some Russian LNG — most of Europe has now moved on.

For months, the Russian government has said talks with China on the planned Power of Siberia 2 pipeline are “in the final stages,” but haven’t shown concrete progress. The project would help raise Russia’s total gas shipments to China to nearly 100 billion cubic meters—compared with around 150 billion cubic meters to Europe before the war.

Despite the explosions that crippled the Nord Stream pipelines last year, Putin still sees a revival of deliveries to Europe as an option. At the Valdai Club forum last week, he said Russia was ready to supply gas via the unopened Nord Stream 2 link, which makes landfall on Germany’s Baltic coast.

Berlin poured cold water on the prospect. Germany’s economy ministry said there’s no effort to certify Nord Stream 2 for operation and the country’s companies have successfully diversified away from Russian energy imports.

Putin still sees Gazprom as important, but his administration acknowledges it was a mistake to bet on Europe and not invest more in LNG export capacity, according to a person close to the Kremlin.

To keep some degree of leverage over China, Gazprom is also looking to tighten gas links with Turkey and has proposed a gas trading hub in the country. At his last meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sept. 4, Putin said an agreement is close, but no details have since emerged.

Regardless of its export ambitions, Gazprom is responsible for keeping Russia’s domestic market fueled, even if it’s not profitable. With assistance from Konrad Krasuski, Kathy Chen and Petra Sorge / Bloomberg

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he Bayonet—that was the name of the souvenir program produced to honor the Graduates of the Fourth Reserve Officers’ Service School (ROSS). The year was 1937, some four years away from World War II in the Pacific, in which the country became a great part. It was clear that the training was in preparation for the rumor that kept getting stronger about this war that would divide the world.

Who were the trainees?

The first speech that was coming from President Manuel L. Quezon himself was clear as he addressed the graduates: “Most of you are teachers of experience…” Quezon went further by affirming the characteristic of the trainees: “You know the methods of the academic classroom; now you have acquired the rudiments of modern military techniques.” Anecdotes about Quezon have always painted him to be a grandly eloquent if not punctilious orator. Whether this is characteristic of the president, towards the end of his message, he advised: “Then too it will be your task to develop physically the intelligent weakling (underscoring mine); and to eliminate or circumscribe the influence of the moronic bully (underscoring mine). Did Quezon write those words? With his legendary (it is always bruited) “puñeta” I cannot help but imagine how those dramatic terms would sound in Spanish as well.

Each message occupied a page, with the next one devoted to Vice President Sergio Osmeña, and a short speech almost echoing the words of his president. Does this reflect what people have always conjectured that Osmeña did live up to the role of the second-in-command—he was a

spare. Speaker Gil Montilla wrote his message in Spanish, indicating how there were two official languages in those years—English and Spanish.

The composition of the trainees received further articulation in the words of Honorable Jorge B. Vargas who said: “I am aware that most of you are teachers.”

Vargas was the Executive Secretary of President Quezon and would serve as one of the caretakers of the Philippine government during the Japanese occupation after Quezon went on exile. He also had the unlikely honor of serving as the first Prime Minister of the country in a de-facto status under the Japanese.

As one in fact goes through the copy of this souvenir program, one feels he is walking along a hall of fame. The people delivering their messages are now either statues, streets, or institutions.

Following Valdez is the space allotted for Field Marshal Douglas MacArthur, given the title “Military Adviser.” The message is couched in one sentence: “The first requisite of every member of the army is unswerving loyalty to his country and unfailing obedience to the orders of those placed above him in the hierarchy of military control.” Years from

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this publication when a quote from the general is lifted, no one will ever imagine that those words were addressed to teachers who were then being trained in warfare.

As one goes through the messages, the composition of the camp becomes clearer. By the time Chief of Staff Major General Paulino Santos expressed his concern, we are oriented to what the training is really all about: “With few exceptions, this group of Reserve Officers is exclusively composed of teachers.” Santos goes on: “Unlike those who preceded you, you will be dealing with children of school age and not with 20-year-old trainees.”

We can assume, at this juncture, that the preceding three trainings were with individuals who would be expected to be in battle when the war came. As for these “teachers,” Santos

is very clear with his instructions: “When you go back to your respective institutions, I desire that you instill in the minds of your pupils a conscious and aggressive NATIONAL SPIRIT (emphasis according to the original transcript of the message

by Santos).” So, this is the mission of the graduates of the Fourth Reserve Officers’ Reserve School: to prepare

the mental state of pupils (not even students) in case the war does come, as it did.

Santos would die in Kiangan in August of 1945 of pneumonia, as a prisoner of war. The Japanese would surrender to the Americans in the nearby city of Baguio in September of 1945, barely a month after Santos’s death.

To what institutions are these trainees expected to return to train young minds in the propaganda they will serve? At the end of all these messages, the photos of the graduates are placed—three individuals on each page. Every photo carries a short information about the origin of the teacher and where he teaches at present. Significant is the marked diaspora of the teachers in those pre-war years. A teacher, for example, who was born in Tarlac, graduates from a university in Manila and is currently, during the training, teaching in Zamboanga. And so on. This aspect of the spread of Philippine education has been rarely looked into.

There are pensionados among the trainees, graduating from top US schools. I recognized in the list two top education officials—Narciso Albarracin of Cebu and Andres C. Clemente of San Fernando, Ticao, Masbate. What did these teachers do when the war erupted in the country and around the world?

Nothing much has been written about them. Clemente is credited for leading the fight in the Visayas against the Japanese.

Did these teachers have time to prepare their pupils for war? Or, did most of them become soldiers, like Andres Clemente, going into the battlefield and some dying? Were they ever honored?

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Japan’s top banks pay women about half of what men earn

By Yuko Takeo & Taiga Uranaka

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omen working for Japan’s top banks earn little more than half the amount of their male colleagues in a stark example of the country’s entrenched gender divide.

While Japan has a relatively high labor participation rate for women, many of the positions they occupy are part-time and have little prospect of better pay or career development.

That point was reiterated Monday by Claudia Goldin, who on the same day won the Nobel Prize in economics for her research into the factors behind the pay and employment gaps between men and women, in comments picked up by Japanese media.

Female workers earned on average 54.9 percent of what male workers were paid at the five largest banks in the benchmark Topix index, according to their latest annual statements.

The figure came to light after Japan made gender pay gap disclosure mandatory from last year.

Overall, Japan has one of the worst gender pay gaps among nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the banking sector among the worst offenders, according to an analysis of 2,800 companies by advisory firm WTW and others.

Japan’s ingrained gender norms have resulted in female representation in positions of power in business

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the Rhodium Group’s China practice.

“Borrell will need to make a strong case for why these measures are necessary at a time when concerns in Europe are growing about possible Chinese retaliation,” he added.

‘De-risking’

China’s difficulty in compartmentalizing human rights issues from

or in politics significantly lagging other advanced economies. Japan comes 125th out of 146 countries, doing particularly badly in economic participation and political empowerment, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 gender gap report.

Experts say that more transparency by itself is unlikely to bring pay between the genders to parity in Japan.

“If it’s just disclosure it’s almost meaningless,” said Yumiko Murao, an associate professor specializing in labor markets and gender at Toyo University. She cited past disclosure of the numbers for women in leadership positions as a move that failed to bring about major change. “Firms have to analyze the data, make concrete plans for improvement, execute them and check progress.”

The banks said that women have much lower pay largely because they have less representation in the firms’ managerial ranks. They also have a tendency to take roles that are paid less in Japanese companies’ two-track hiring system for regular workers.

One track, still largely populated by men, is paid far more and given greater responsibility, but requires long hours and carries the risk of sudden relocation to different parts of Japan. The other track, almost entirely staffed by women, is paid far less, but carries less responsibil-

ity and generally allows workers to remain in the same location.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. said the two-track system has been a major factor behind the gap, while pointing out that it scrapped the structure in January 2020 and is making efforts to bring more women into managerial roles. Mizuho Bank Ltd. also cited the two-track system as a reason behind its pay gap, saying that men take on far more of the career-track roles that require moving across the country and are paid more as a result.

The dearth of female managers is a trend seen across Japanese businesses beyond the financial sector.

Only 12 percent of managerial positions are taken by women, according to a labor ministry survey for the year ended March 2022. The same survey showed that in about 40 percent of firms in Japan, only men were hired into career-track roles.

“This is the case with banks, too.

Women are much more likely to be hired into roles that have a clearly flatter wage growth curve compared to men,” said Nobuko Nagase, a professor of labor economics at Ochanomizu University in Tokyo. “Even if they’re hired into roles where the wage growth curve is steeper, they’re still promoted at a slower pace.”

For Japan’s gender wage gap disclosure to really have an impact, it needs more teeth, the experts say.

Iceland is one example. It enacted

its trade with the EU was exposed in December 2020 when the bloc froze a major investment pact that had taken seven years to negotiate.

The deal fell apart at the eleventh hour after China imposed tit-for-tat sanctions on members of the bloc over allegations of human rights abuses in its Xinjiang region.

Beijing has since tried to steady bilateral ties as it courts the EU as a counterweight to the US, as the world’s largest economy ramps up trade curbs and political pressure on

China. But as concern mounts in the West over Xi’s military aggression toward the self-ruled island of Taiwan, the EU’s approach has increasingly looked more in-step with that of President Joe Biden’s government.

The European Commission has increased pressure on member-nations to stop using Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. equipment in their most advanced mobile networks. It has also pledged to “de-risk” sensitive supply chains from China, in language mirrored by the Biden administra-

legislation in 2018 demanding “equal pay, equal value,” meaning positions with comparable skills, hours and intensity must be paid the same, regardless of the industry or the job.

Strict enforcement of that measure contributed to the country halving its gender pay gap in the past decade.

Japan has had similar rules since 2020 for large corporates and 2021 for smaller businesses, but the impact from those changes has been much more limited. In Iceland, the law forces companies with 25 employees or more to prove they don’t discriminate on gender, sexuality or ethnicity lines—or face fines of 50,000 kronur ($360) a day.

Japan’s banks say they are making efforts to improve the situation.

Both Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank Ltd. also plan to get rid of the twotrack hiring system for regular workers. MUFG Bank says it has a goal of getting women to fill 27.5 percent of managerial positions this fiscal year, and boost the number further toward 2030.

Still, Toyo University’s Murao said more needs to be done.

“Japan’s population is going to keep shrinking from here,” meaning the country can’t leave half its population unable to fully work, or under compensated for work they’re already doing, she said. “Politics also needs to consider how to make a more gender-equal society.” With assistance

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tion, and is now considering trade curbs in at least two key industries.

Dong Yifan, an academic at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, told the state-run Global Times newspaper the EU has been coordinating its trade policies with the US more since Russia’s war in Ukraine. The EU’s actions are “trade protectionism intertwined with a political mindset,” Dong added. With assistance from Fran Wang, James Mayger and Natalia Drozdiak / Bloomberg

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Writing the final chapter in the history of polio

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olio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus, which is very contagious. It spreads from person to person and can infect the spinal cord, causing paralysis. Most people who get infected with poliovirus will not have any visible symptoms. But one out of four people with the infection will have flu-like symptoms that can include: Sore throat, fever, tiredness, nausea, headache, and stomach pain. These symptoms usually last two to five days, then go away on their own.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said paralysis is the most severe symptom associated with poliovirus because it can lead to permanent disability and death. Between two and 10 out of 100 people who have paralysis from poliovirus infection die because the virus affects the muscles that help them breathe.

Even children who seem to fully recover can develop new muscle pain, weakness, or paralysis as adults, 15 to 40 years later. This is called post-polio syndrome.

In 2019, a polio outbreak was declared in the Philippines, threatening children with the risk of lifelong paralysis. The Department of Health and partners, like the WHO, worked together on a comprehensive outbreak response, including mass polio immunization rounds from October 2019. The aim was to vaccinate all children in the country.

The DOH officially concluded the polio outbreak response on June 3, 2021.

WHO and UNICEF Philippines, on behalf of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, commended the DOH, government agencies, partners and civil society efforts that have ended the polio outbreak in the country. “The decision to end the polio campaign came as the virus has not been detected in a child or in the environment in the past 16 months, which is a result of comprehensive outbreak response actions including intensified immunization and surveillance activities in affected areas of the country.”

“This is a major win for public health and is an excellent example of what collective efforts can attain, even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the polio outbreak is a direct result of strong political will and government leadership, the mobilization and engagement of resources and communities, the courage and commitment of healthcare and frontline workers, and the combined, coordinated efforts of the local governments and partners,” said Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe, WHO Representative to the Philippines.

From The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, March 17, 2023: “Polio—a disease many have prematurely consigned to history—made headlines around the world in recent months when the virus was detected in relatively high-income country settings from New York, London, Montreal and Jerusalem. This apparent comeback in polio-free countries has left many questioning the feasibility of eradication. On the contrary, we have never been closer to achieving our goal of a polio-free world: this resurgence only underscores the urgent need for eradication.”

On Wednesday, the European Commission, the European Investment Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a new financing partnership to address critical global health opportunities: eradicating polio and ensuring that innovations in health are more accessible to the people who need them most. The World Health Organization and UNICEF, as implementing partners for the polio funding, will deploy the resources to eradicate polio, support the distribution of other childhood immunizations and strengthen health systems so they are better able to respond to emerging health threats.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said: “We are about to wipe polio off the face of the Earth. The European Commission, the EIB and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are partnering to get through the final stretch. With 1 billion euros supported by our European investment strategy Global Gateway, we will invest in stronger health systems globally and local vaccine and medicines production, manufacturing and administration, where it is most needed. Global cooperation will help us get rid of polio once and for all.”

“Reaching unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children in the most remote and hardest-to-reach areas is essential for finishing the job of polio eradication,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “These new funds will not only help to drive us towards a polio-free world, but will also help to build more sustainable and resilient health systems to protect the same children and communities who are at risk of polio against the many other health threats they face.”

“Polio eradication is within reach, but the progress is fragile, and we must remain laser focused,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “This new funding will help ensure that all children get vaccinated to eradicate polio, while strengthening community-based health systems. No child should suffer from an easily preventable disease.”

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Making physical and mental health of the public a national priority Sonny M. Angara

Better Days

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ver the past year, our lives have returned to normal with the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic restrictions are now a thing of the past—the economy has opened up and most people have returned to the workplace. It is encouraging to see people back out in public, children returning to school and people making a steady living again. But this shift to “normalcy” has also resulted in increased levels of stress for many. This is understandable since for two years, we became accustomed to living in a bubble. Returning to the workplace caused a lot of fear and anxiety.

It doesn’t help that vehicular traffic has worsened, making the experience of going back out very unpleasant.

The physical and mental well-being of the people is something that should not be ignored and in fact, should be highlighted. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted that many people faced increased levels of alcohol and drug use, insomnia and anxiety as a result of the pandemic. The organization also found that Covid-19 has increased the demand for mental health services worldwide. Data from the National Mental Health Program (NMHP) claimed that there were at least 1.1 million individuals in the country who have depressive disorder, 521,000 with bipolar disorder, and 213,000 suffering from schizophrenia. NHMP says the actual figure is likely higher because of unreported cases.

These issues cannot be fully ad-

dressed overnight but there are some things that we can do immediately to help. One initiative that I have long been pushing for is the development of more parks, sports and recreational facilities and open spaces, particularly in urban areas to improve the physical and mental well-being of our people. Numerous studies have cited the importance of developing these types of infrastructure to promote social interaction, better mental health and the overall well-being of communities. During the recent hearing on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), I suggested a shift or at the very least, an expansion of the menu of the Department when it comes to infrastructure projects. Whenever we talk about the

DPWH, what immediately comes to mind are road works. Clearly this mandate of the DPWH is important because we need these road networks to transport goods and people and to provide access to services no matter where people are situated.

Over the years we have seen an uptick in infrastructure projects and this includes road improvements at the national and local levels. Now almost all the national roads are paved already and this is the reason I raised the idea of expanding the concept of public works to include the development of parks, sports facilities, esplanades and other similar projects.

Going around the country, we have seen many local government units incorporating parks and recreational or multi-purpose facilities in their land use plans. Admittedly, space is a problem when it comes to metropolitan areas but we can always be creative in the development and use of small areas. The goal is to make our people feel less confined and to encourage them to go out more, engage in physical activities and interact with people.

Under the present 19th Congress, we filed a number of bills aimed at promoting the development of these open spaces and livable communities. These include Senate Bill No. 629 or the proposed Greening Act, which seeks to ensure the sufficient greenery in urban and countryside areas by making it mandatory to plant trees in parks, as well as, in school grounds, vacant lots and other urbanized sites all over the country. We also filed Senate Bill No. 767, which will reorganize the

National Parks Development Committee and rename it as the Public Parks Development Authority. This will ensure the proper maintenance of public parks and open spaces, precisely to improve public health and to provide a respite from an increasingly urbanized lifestyle. We are also a co-author of Senate Bill No. 1290 or the Walkable and Bikeable Communities Act, which the Senate has already approved.

In the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index for 2023, Metro Manila was ranked 136th among 173 cities, down four places from the previous year’s rankings. The index uses several metrics for its ranking, including health care, the environment, culture and infrastructure. We take note of the commitment of the Marcos administration to continue the Green, Green, Green program of its predecessor with the allocation of P2 billion under the 2024 National Expenditure Program for this purpose. The funds will support LGUs in promoting green open spaces and infrastructure projects for active mobility. With a greater focus on these initiatives, we can help in addressing physical and mental health issues and provide our people with an overall better quality of life.

Senator Sonny Angara has been in public service for 19 years—9 years as Representative of the Lone District of Aurora, and 10 as Senator. He has authored, co-authored, and sponsored more than 330 laws. He is currently serving his second term in the Senate.

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EU top diplomat set for tense talks in China after Israel attack

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he European Union’s top diplomat has waited all year for the right moment to visit China. Now, he’s finally arriving with the differences between Brussels and Beijing looking larger than ever.

Josep Borrell’s three-day visit starting Thursday comes as the EU navigates a delicate task: pushing back against Chinese subsidies it says disadvantage European companies, while trying to prevent the $900 billion relationship from imploding into a trade war.

Deadly assaults on Israel by Hamas are also likely to cast a long shadow on talks. President Xi Jinping has so far remained silent over the hundreds of civilian deaths, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has blasted the attack as “terrorism in its most despicable form.”

Beijing’s failure to condemn Hamas puts China and the EU on

opposite sides of a second major conflict in as many years: Xi’s backing for Russia after its invasion of Ukraine has been a growing thorn in the relationship, with a top EU official warning China last month that its war stance is hurting its investment potential.

The timing of Borrell’s trip lays bare the sensitivities: he will depart China just a few days before Russian President Vladimir Putin—whose nation has been heavily sanctioned by the EU—lands in the capital to meet with Xi, avoiding an awkward overlap that could raise tensions.

The top diplomat will meet Chinese officials including Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the trip, in talks

seen as the final step in smoothing a path for von der Leyen to visit China later this year. Both sides are going to be trying to make sense of each other’s positions, according to Alicja Bachulska, policy fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations.

“The EU wants to communicate where its red lines are,” she said.

“On its security environment and economic competitiveness, Brussels is trying to recalibrate its position toward Beijing.”

Third time lucky?

Borrell’s visit comes after two failed attempts earlier this year. The EU official’s first trip in April was scuppered after he tested positive for Covid-19. Then China abruptly postponed a planned July meeting— one of the first signs then Foreign Minister Qin Gang had been ousted from his job.

On this week’s long-awaited visit he’ll first meet with business people in Shanghai, according to one EU of-

ficial familiar with his agenda. That comes after a record share of European companies said doing business in the Asian giant is getting more difficult in a survey published in June by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.

Tensions over trade are only likely to intensify. The EU and US are set to announce a provisional political agreement on the so-called Global Steel and Aluminum Arrangement at a summit in Washington on Oct. 20, Bloomberg News reported.

That pact could introduce new tariffs aimed at excess steel production from China at a fragile moment for its economy: The nation’s post-pandemic recovery has disappointed this year, as the Asian powerhouse faces headwinds from depressed global demand and turbulence in its indebted property market.

Beijing is likely to see any steel curbs as an “attack on its economy at a time when it is already under stress,” said Noah Barkin, senior advisor of See “EU,” A21

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The fall of Russia’s gas giant dulls a key tool of Putin’s power

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ussian President Vladimir Putin overplayed his hand by trying to use Gazprom PJSC to bring Europe to its knees, and now his efforts to bolster the state-controlled gas giant are at the mercy of China.

After years focusing Gazprom’s exports on pipelines to Europe and underinvesting in liquefied natural gas capacity, Putin has limited options for the national champion, and that will be evident when he meets his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing next week.

The Kremlin is keen for fresh export deals to shore up Gazprom’s international presence, which suffered after Putin failed to cow Ukraine’s allies in Europe with threats of freezing homes. China is the biggest foreign market available but won’t be a onefor-one replacement.

Even in the Kremlin’s best-case scenario —with current and planned projects all reaching full capacity in a timely manner—the Asian superpower would only account for about two-thirds of the volumes that once flowed to Europe. But prices will be lower and the deliveries would still take years and massive investment to get going.

“Putin appears to have miscalculated when he cut off Europe,” said Maria Snegovaya, senior fellow at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.

“Much of the European market has been lost to Russia, and Gazprom’s geopolitical relevance appears to be in decline—so much for Russia’s ‘gas superpower’ ambition.”

With deliveries to Europe only a fraction of what they used to be before Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, pressure is building in Russia to replace what was once its biggest market before the impact reverberates through the economy, according to Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

But China doesn’t have that kind of urgency.

“I don’t see a big chance for Russia to win a new gas deal with China this year, despite the eagerness on the Russian side,” said Kevin Tu, managing director of research firm Agora Energy Transition China. Beijing has already increased Russian energy imports since the outbreak of the war, but the European Union’s trouble with overreliance is clearly a big lesson for the world’s largest importer of fossil fuel, Tu added.

There are also other geopolitical considerations at play for Beijing.

While the need to balance suppliers remains paramount, a new pipeline is also a useful way of reducing the need for seaborne LNG, which would be more exposed to global tensions.

Any agreement though won’t be enough to restore Gazprom to its former stature. Its market value— once the third highest in the world— is now less than half of Norway’s Equinor ASA, and insiders see little chance of recovery.

“Gazprom has no prospects for the next 5-10 years,” Alexander Ryazanov, former deputy chairman, told Bloomberg by phone, adding that he sold his shares this year at a loss. “It is hard to agree with China, and the price will not be a good one.”

The company’s woes show where Russia is vulnerable to both international pressure and Putin’s intractability. It posted a loss in the second quarter, and output for the world’s largest single supplier dropped 25 percent in the first half from a year earlier to the lowest level in its 30year history.

Despite falling gas exports and revenue, Putin remains unbowed.

“Gazprom is confident, calm, and it’s coping,” he said at the Russian Energy Week conference in Moscow on Wednesday. Chinese demand will grow, he said, chiding Europe for not buying Russian gas. “Why create problems for yourselves in the hope that we’ll collapse?” Putin said.

China kept Gazprom waiting for

more than a decade before the Power of Siberia pipeline was agreed and built. A far smaller agreement for gas supplies via the so-called Far Eastern route was reached in 2022, but the next deal has proven hard to close.

Uncertainty over the war and the loss of the bulk of the European market have weakened Russia’s negotiating position, leaving talks over a third link stalled for months and a deal unlikely when Putin and Xi meet.

The mood close to Gazprom is pessimistic. Even if Beijing shows goodwill toward Putin with a gas agreement, it won’t offer the same financial conditions as Europe, a former executive at the company said on condition of anonymity, adding that the blame lies in Gazprom getting dragged into politics.

One of Putin’s first big economic campaigns after taking power in 2000 was to reassert control over the country’s massive energy wealth, which included installing allies at Gazprom and clawing back assets. Then he turned it into a tool of foreign policy, weaponizing gas and crossing a line that the Soviet Union didn’t dare.

Putin spent years cultivating relations in Europe—most notably wooing former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who since became a well-paid lobbyist for Russia. By the time of last year’s attack on Kyiv, the Russian president thought he had enough leverage to get Europe to back off supporting Ukraine, according to former top executives at the gas giant.

Gazprom and the Kremlin didn’t respond to requests for comment.

The gambit ultimately backfired.

Europe avoided shortages thanks to an unseasonably warm winter, higher Norwegian deliveries and LNG cargoes. Even if cheap Russian gas is still a powerful lure—and Europe is still importing some Russian LNG — most of Europe has now moved on.

For months, the Russian government has said talks with China on the planned Power of Siberia 2 pipeline are “in the final stages,” but haven’t shown concrete progress. The project would help raise Russia’s total gas shipments to China to nearly 100 billion cubic meters—compared with around 150 billion cubic meters to Europe before the war.

Despite the explosions that crippled the Nord Stream pipelines last year, Putin still sees a revival of deliveries to Europe as an option. At the Valdai Club forum last week, he said Russia was ready to supply gas via the unopened Nord Stream 2 link, which makes landfall on Germany’s Baltic coast.

Berlin poured cold water on the prospect. Germany’s economy ministry said there’s no effort to certify Nord Stream 2 for operation and the country’s companies have successfully diversified away from Russian energy imports.

Putin still sees Gazprom as important, but his administration acknowledges it was a mistake to bet on Europe and not invest more in LNG export capacity, according to a person close to the Kremlin.

To keep some degree of leverage over China, Gazprom is also looking to tighten gas links with Turkey and has proposed a gas trading hub in the country. At his last meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sept. 4, Putin said an agreement is close, but no details have since emerged.

Regardless of its export ambitions, Gazprom is responsible for keeping Russia’s domestic market fueled, even if it’s not profitable. With assistance from Konrad Krasuski, Kathy Chen and Petra Sorge / Bloomberg

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he Bayonet—that was the name of the souvenir program produced to honor the Graduates of the Fourth Reserve Officers’ Service School (ROSS). The year was 1937, some four years away from World War II in the Pacific, in which the country became a great part. It was clear that the training was in preparation for the rumor that kept getting stronger about this war that would divide the world.

Who were the trainees?

The first speech that was coming from President Manuel L. Quezon himself was clear as he addressed the graduates: “Most of you are teachers of experience…” Quezon went further by affirming the characteristic of the trainees: “You know the methods of the academic classroom; now you have acquired the rudiments of modern military techniques.” Anecdotes about Quezon have always painted him to be a grandly eloquent if not punctilious orator. Whether this is characteristic of the president, towards the end of his message, he advised: “Then too it will be your task to develop physically the intelligent weakling (underscoring mine); and to eliminate or circumscribe the influence of the moronic bully (underscoring mine). Did Quezon write those words? With his legendary (it is always bruited) “puñeta” I cannot help but imagine how those dramatic terms would sound in Spanish as well.

Each message occupied a page, with the next one devoted to Vice President Sergio Osmeña, and a short speech almost echoing the words of his president. Does this reflect what people have always conjectured that Osmeña did live up to the role of the second-in-command—he was a

spare. Speaker Gil Montilla wrote his message in Spanish, indicating how there were two official languages in those years—English and Spanish.

The composition of the trainees received further articulation in the words of Honorable Jorge B. Vargas who said: “I am aware that most of you are teachers.”

Vargas was the Executive Secretary of President Quezon and would serve as one of the caretakers of the Philippine government during the Japanese occupation after Quezon went on exile. He also had the unlikely honor of serving as the first Prime Minister of the country in a de-facto status under the Japanese.

As one in fact goes through the copy of this souvenir program, one feels he is walking along a hall of fame. The people delivering their messages are now either statues, streets, or institutions.

Following Valdez is the space allotted for Field Marshal Douglas MacArthur, given the title “Military Adviser.” The message is couched in one sentence: “The first requisite of every member of the army is unswerving loyalty to his country and unfailing obedience to the orders of those placed above him in the hierarchy of military control.” Years from

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this publication when a quote from the general is lifted, no one will ever imagine that those words were addressed to teachers who were then being trained in warfare.

As one goes through the messages, the composition of the camp becomes clearer. By the time Chief of Staff Major General Paulino Santos expressed his concern, we are oriented to what the training is really all about: “With few exceptions, this group of Reserve Officers is exclusively composed of teachers.” Santos goes on: “Unlike those who preceded you, you will be dealing with children of school age and not with 20-year-old trainees.”

We can assume, at this juncture, that the preceding three trainings were with individuals who would be expected to be in battle when the war came. As for these “teachers,” Santos

is very clear with his instructions: “When you go back to your respective institutions, I desire that you instill in the minds of your pupils a conscious and aggressive NATIONAL SPIRIT (emphasis according to the original transcript of the message

by Santos).” So, this is the mission of the graduates of the Fourth Reserve Officers’ Reserve School: to prepare

the mental state of pupils (not even students) in case the war does come, as it did.

Santos would die in Kiangan in August of 1945 of pneumonia, as a prisoner of war. The Japanese would surrender to the Americans in the nearby city of Baguio in September of 1945, barely a month after Santos’s death.

To what institutions are these trainees expected to return to train young minds in the propaganda they will serve? At the end of all these messages, the photos of the graduates are placed—three individuals on each page. Every photo carries a short information about the origin of the teacher and where he teaches at present. Significant is the marked diaspora of the teachers in those pre-war years. A teacher, for example, who was born in Tarlac, graduates from a university in Manila and is currently, during the training, teaching in Zamboanga. And so on. This aspect of the spread of Philippine education has been rarely looked into.

There are pensionados among the trainees, graduating from top US schools. I recognized in the list two top education officials—Narciso Albarracin of Cebu and Andres C. Clemente of San Fernando, Ticao, Masbate. What did these teachers do when the war erupted in the country and around the world?

Nothing much has been written about them. Clemente is credited for leading the fight in the Visayas against the Japanese.

Did these teachers have time to prepare their pupils for war? Or, did most of them become soldiers, like Andres Clemente, going into the battlefield and some dying? Were they ever honored?

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Japan’s top banks pay women about half of what men earn

By Yuko Takeo & Taiga Uranaka

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omen working for Japan’s top banks earn little more than half the amount of their male colleagues in a stark example of the country’s entrenched gender divide.

While Japan has a relatively high labor participation rate for women, many of the positions they occupy are part-time and have little prospect of better pay or career development.

That point was reiterated Monday by Claudia Goldin, who on the same day won the Nobel Prize in economics for her research into the factors behind the pay and employment gaps between men and women, in comments picked up by Japanese media.

Female workers earned on average 54.9 percent of what male workers were paid at the five largest banks in the benchmark Topix index, according to their latest annual statements.

The figure came to light after Japan made gender pay gap disclosure mandatory from last year.

Overall, Japan has one of the worst gender pay gaps among nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the banking sector among the worst offenders, according to an analysis of 2,800 companies by advisory firm WTW and others.

Japan’s ingrained gender norms have resulted in female representation in positions of power in business

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the Rhodium Group’s China practice.

“Borrell will need to make a strong case for why these measures are necessary at a time when concerns in Europe are growing about possible Chinese retaliation,” he added.

‘De-risking’

China’s difficulty in compartmentalizing human rights issues from

or in politics significantly lagging other advanced economies. Japan comes 125th out of 146 countries, doing particularly badly in economic participation and political empowerment, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2023 gender gap report.

Experts say that more transparency by itself is unlikely to bring pay between the genders to parity in Japan.

“If it’s just disclosure it’s almost meaningless,” said Yumiko Murao, an associate professor specializing in labor markets and gender at Toyo University. She cited past disclosure of the numbers for women in leadership positions as a move that failed to bring about major change. “Firms have to analyze the data, make concrete plans for improvement, execute them and check progress.”

The banks said that women have much lower pay largely because they have less representation in the firms’ managerial ranks. They also have a tendency to take roles that are paid less in Japanese companies’ two-track hiring system for regular workers.

One track, still largely populated by men, is paid far more and given greater responsibility, but requires long hours and carries the risk of sudden relocation to different parts of Japan. The other track, almost entirely staffed by women, is paid far less, but carries less responsibil-

ity and generally allows workers to remain in the same location.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. said the two-track system has been a major factor behind the gap, while pointing out that it scrapped the structure in January 2020 and is making efforts to bring more women into managerial roles. Mizuho Bank Ltd. also cited the two-track system as a reason behind its pay gap, saying that men take on far more of the career-track roles that require moving across the country and are paid more as a result.

The dearth of female managers is a trend seen across Japanese businesses beyond the financial sector.

Only 12 percent of managerial positions are taken by women, according to a labor ministry survey for the year ended March 2022. The same survey showed that in about 40 percent of firms in Japan, only men were hired into career-track roles.

“This is the case with banks, too.

Women are much more likely to be hired into roles that have a clearly flatter wage growth curve compared to men,” said Nobuko Nagase, a professor of labor economics at Ochanomizu University in Tokyo. “Even if they’re hired into roles where the wage growth curve is steeper, they’re still promoted at a slower pace.”

For Japan’s gender wage gap disclosure to really have an impact, it needs more teeth, the experts say.

Iceland is one example. It enacted

its trade with the EU was exposed in December 2020 when the bloc froze a major investment pact that had taken seven years to negotiate.

The deal fell apart at the eleventh hour after China imposed tit-for-tat sanctions on members of the bloc over allegations of human rights abuses in its Xinjiang region.

Beijing has since tried to steady bilateral ties as it courts the EU as a counterweight to the US, as the world’s largest economy ramps up trade curbs and political pressure on

China. But as concern mounts in the West over Xi’s military aggression toward the self-ruled island of Taiwan, the EU’s approach has increasingly looked more in-step with that of President Joe Biden’s government.

The European Commission has increased pressure on member-nations to stop using Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. equipment in their most advanced mobile networks. It has also pledged to “de-risk” sensitive supply chains from China, in language mirrored by the Biden administra-

legislation in 2018 demanding “equal pay, equal value,” meaning positions with comparable skills, hours and intensity must be paid the same, regardless of the industry or the job.

Strict enforcement of that measure contributed to the country halving its gender pay gap in the past decade.

Japan has had similar rules since 2020 for large corporates and 2021 for smaller businesses, but the impact from those changes has been much more limited. In Iceland, the law forces companies with 25 employees or more to prove they don’t discriminate on gender, sexuality or ethnicity lines—or face fines of 50,000 kronur ($360) a day.

Japan’s banks say they are making efforts to improve the situation.

Both Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank Ltd. also plan to get rid of the twotrack hiring system for regular workers. MUFG Bank says it has a goal of getting women to fill 27.5 percent of managerial positions this fiscal year, and boost the number further toward 2030.

Still, Toyo University’s Murao said more needs to be done.

“Japan’s population is going to keep shrinking from here,” meaning the country can’t leave half its population unable to fully work, or under compensated for work they’re already doing, she said. “Politics also needs to consider how to make a more gender-equal society.” With assistance

from Takashi Umekawa/Bloomberg

tion, and is now considering trade curbs in at least two key industries.

Dong Yifan, an academic at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, told the state-run Global Times newspaper the EU has been coordinating its trade policies with the US more since Russia’s war in Ukraine. The EU’s actions are “trade protectionism intertwined with a political mindset,” Dong added. With assistance from Fran Wang, James Mayger and Natalia Drozdiak / Bloomberg

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PCCI flags risks to business from Mideast war, rate hike

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By Andrea E. San Juan @andreasanjuan

HE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has expressed concern that the conflict in the Middle East, which could result in oil price hikes across the globe as well as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) plan to raise interest rates might affect the country’s economic growth for 2023.

By Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

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HE hospitality industry will be key in lifting the country’s tourism industry and recovering the pre-pandemic arrivals of 8.2 million.

In a presentation on Thursday at the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association’s Summit, “Elevate the Game: Taking the Lead to Global Competitiveness,” Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) managing director Benito C. Bengzon Jr. said, “Critical to the accelerated recovery of the country’s tourism is expanding our capacity to accommodate the multitudes of foreign and domestic tourists. In addition, we must ensure we meet, if not, exceed minimum standards in hotel facilities and services.” As of September 30, PHOA has 65 member companies that own 200 hotels with some 40,000 rooms.

From 2023 to 2028, PHOA members are building 48 new hotel projects with 15,000 rooms, he said. These include 14 from the Ascott Limited Group, three from AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corp., five from the Hotel 101 Group, seven from the Megaworld Corp and one from Newport World Resorts, 11 from the Filinvest Hospitality Corp., three from the Accor

“We hope that this will not flare up to the point that the Middle East countries will be involved because the oil-producing countries are all in the Middle East and lately Saudi Arabia has cut back their oil production because of softer demand,” PCCI President George T. Barcelon said.

The PCCI head also noted that the conflict in Israel might infuse uncertainty in the country’s economy as this might result in an increase in oil prices that will lead to higher fuel prices -- a “concern” as the government’s priority is to mitigate inflation.

Barcelon also cited the poten-

tial raising of BSP’s interest rates, which he said “might affect” the country’s economy.

“But what has happened we might see again: an increase in . . .oil prices that would lead to higher fuel prices. And this, of course, is a concern [as] the government’s priority is to mitigate inflation. And having said that, there’s also the concern that the US Federal Reserve has in mind to possibly adjust interest rates,” the PCCI chief said during a media briefing in Manila on Thursday.

In a briefing on Wednesday, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr.

said he is not ruling out a 25-basispoint (bps) rate hike in November given the latest data, including the 6.1-percent headline inflation rate recorded in September 2023.

Inflation reached the high end of the BSP’s month-ahead inflation forecast due to more expensive rice prices which increased 17.9 percent, the highest in 14 years. (Full story here: https://businessmirror. com.ph/2023/10/06/septemberinflation-rises-to-6-1-rice-prices-blamed/) If the BSP won’t mirror the increase of interest rates abroad, Barcelon said the peso might “de-

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Group, and nine from the SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.Radisson Hotel Group.

“This is PHOA’s commitment to accelerating the recovery in Philippine tourism: by building more hotels, resorts and other accommodations with facilities and services that can compete against the best of the best in the region and around the globe,” said Bengzon. Hotel projects in the pipeline will be in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Baguio, Angeles, Palawan, Iloilo, Boracay and Bacolod, but also in provinces that are still under the radar like Dauin in Negros Oriental, Cauayan in Isabela, and San Vicente in Palawan.

Changing traveler preferences

UNDER the conservative baseline scenario of the National Tourism Development Plan, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has targeted the arrival of 11.5 million international tourists by 2028 from 4.8 million this year. Domestic trips are projected to reach 137.5 million by 2028, up from the 85.1 million domestic trips this year. (See, “Domestic spending to propel tourism sector gains by 2028,” in the BusinessMirror, May 19, 2023.)

Bengzon, a former DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Development, also said hotels and resorts are currently adapting to the changing preferences of travelers to remain ahead of the international competition.

He noted that consumers’ preferences have shifted to sustainable tourism, greater digitalization, immersion in local culture and heritage experiences, wellness-based outdoor activities, and local, healthy and organic food and drink. Many properties, he said, are “adopting hyper-personalization (use of artificial intelligence and data analytics) for a more customized experience for guests.” He showed, for instance, hotels giving guests their photos at the property or leaving chocolates inscribed with the guest’s name in his room.

PHOA projects with DOT

PROPERTIES are also switching to more ecofriendly products and services, Bengzon added, citing Amarela Resort in Bohol’s use of energy-efficient systems, or building nature-based facilities as in the case of Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive in Puerto Galera. Hotels are also maximizing multi-function spaces and offering co-living options in the property. For instance, South

valuate further.” This means, he said, that the peso may weaken the purchasing power of Filipinos.

The PCCI head noted, however, that the business group is still banking on the “BER” months which could drive consumer spending, offsetting the geopolitical conflicts hounding the economy in the next two months of 2023.

“But we’re hopeful in the ber months we’re moving towards the ber month … We’d like to be positive and think that for the next two months or so, the sluggishness of the economy in the last quarter can be negated,” Barcelon said.

Palms Beach Resort on Panglao Island have “creative zones” for guests, he noted.

Properties are likewise “reconfiguring rooms for ‘bleisure’ (business-leisure) or the workcation market” by installing more electrical outlets and offering bigger workspaces. Hotels are also “intensifying the use of technology for digital and contactless experience,” he said, like offering virtual reality tours, or installing self-check-in kiosks as they do in Bai Hotel in Cebu and The Linden Suites in Ortigas.

The PHOA is currently collaborating with the Department of Tourism for revisions to the National Accommodations Standards and the creation of a Philippine Hotel Industry Strategic Action Plan, both of which will improve the competitiveness of the country’s hospitality industry.

“We must sustain the gains in the past 12 months while keeping in mind that we still have a long way to go. We must also keep in mind that competition in both the region and around the world is getting tougher. We in the hospitality industry must therefore focus on the essential growth factors, identify our priorities, and strengthen the partnership between government and the private sector,” said Bengzon.

ALC Group Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabangon receives the Outstanding Civic Leader Award from the Public Attorney’s Office, presented by PAO Chief Atty. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta. They are joined onstage by Sharon Tan. BERNARD TESTA

Cabangon receives Outstanding Civic Leader Award from PAO

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H A IR M A N of t he A L C Group of Companies D. Edgard A. Cabangon was recognized as the Outstanding Civic Leader during the 5th National Convention of the Rank and File Employees of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO). The ceremony was held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PIIC) on October 11, 2023.

The award was presented to Cabangon by PAO Chief Persida V. Rueda-Acosta in front of a distinguished audience of legal professionals, government officials, and esteemed colleagues.

In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Cabangon shared the deep influence of his late father, Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon

Chua, who served as his mentor and inspiration. The cherished words of wisdom passed down by his father guided him on his journey. His father’s teachings, often delivered through simple aphorisms and subtle subtexts, provided invaluable life lessons that continue to shape his philanthropic work and commitment to social causes.

Cabangon also shared a valuable piece of advice passed down from his father, “Alam mo anak, kung ayaw mo ng problema, wag ka magnegosyo.” This sage counsel underscored the importance of resilience and the ability to navigate the daily challenges of entrepreneurship, imparting wisdom that continues to guide Cabangon in his multifaceted

leadership roles.

Cabangon concluded his speech by expressing his gratitude to the PAO and added, “Thank you for this award. And may I add, I love you, Dad.” His heartfelt words resonated with the audience, further underscoring the deep appreciation he holds for the recognition of his contributions to the community.

The award honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the community and public service. Cabangon’s recognition as an Outstanding Civic Leader is a testament to his exemplary commitment to social responsibility and his ongoing efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

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Meralco’s clean energy unit invests ₧15.9B in solar firm

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By Lenie Lectura

@llectura

Gen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen) will invest close to P16 billion in SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC), which is building a portfolio of 3,500 megawatts (MW) of solar panels and 4,000 MW hours of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Luzon.

The renewable energy (RE) development arm of Meralco Powergen Corp. (MGen) said in a statement that it has agreed with SPNEC and with its parent, Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc (SPH), to invest P15.9 billion to subscribe

to 15.7 billion common shares and 19.4 billion redeemable preferred voting shares in SPNEC. To enable the investment, SPNEC will file its application for an increase in authorized capital stock. The fresh injection of capital by MGreen will

fund the construction and expansion of its solar projects. Upon closing, MGreen’s common and preferred voting shares will make MGreen the controlling shareholder of SPNEC with a total voting interest of 50.5 percent.

MGen is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest private sector electric distribution utility company. SPNEC is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of solar power projects listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange, which is currently majority owned by SPH. MGreen has agreed with SPH to use SPNEC as the primary vehicle to develop the planned solar power projects and BESS. “This will be one of the largest solar projects not just in Asia, but in the world,” said Meralco CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan. “The Department of

Energy’s vision is to have about 35 percent of the country’s energy come from renewable energy, and this is one of Meralco’s major contributions to this goal.”

Transaction completion is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, including the relevant regulatory approvals.

“We are humbled and grateful for this opportunity to build this renewable energy platform with Meralco.

We look forward to bring together Meralco’s capabilities and our solar developments for the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Leandro Leviste, SPNEC CEO. UBS acted as financial advisor in this transaction. SyCip Salazar Hernandez and Gatmaitan and Gulapa Law acted as legal advisors to both Meralco and MGreen. King & Spalding and Picazo Law acted as legal advisors to SPH and SPNEC.

Bruno’s Barbers sees demand surge

By Andrea E. San Juan @andreasanjuan

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runo’s Barbers, one of the leading barber chains in the country, said it is planning to bring in over 200 barbers and therapists “on a rolling basis” in its store network amid the growing demand for personal care services.

The barber chain said it recorded a month-on-month growth of 9 percent to 13 percent in transactions nationwide in the last 10 months.

Bruno’s Barbers said it has seen a “substantial” increase in clients visiting their branches since January

2019. This, it noted, has allowed the company to keep the livelihood of its workforce throughout the pandemic—with about 1,100 barbers and therapists in over 65 barber shops across the country.

“On average we are experiencing strong growth in transactions per month for all our stores in the country,” Marco Pascual, president of Bruno’s Barbers said.

“When the pandemic hit, we made sure to maintain our barbers and therapists so they could continue to serve our customers while also continuing our efforts to keep the livelihood of our people.”

He said the strong demand for personal care services provided by barbers and therapists allows the company to “not just professionalize the barbershop industry but also give them access to competitive livelihood opportunities to provide better for their families.”

With the upcoming holiday season, Pascual said this trend is “likely to continue” not just for Bruno’s Barbers but also for the workers in the personal care services industry as more Filipinos are expected to go to more social events following the lifting of pandemic restrictions.

‘NGCP on track to finish MVIP by yearend’

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he National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is on track to fully complete its Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP) by the end of the year.

The grid operator has energized the MVIP with an initial load of 22.5 megawatts (MW) being transferred from Mindanao to Visayas in April this year.

“The power flow from Mindanao to Visayas started in April 2023. In June, we finished another component, the Kauswagan-Lala 230 kilovolt (kV) line. In September, we finished Dumanjug 230 kV line.

We still have remaining works for certain components that we expect to finish this month. The final component that needs to be energized, we’re targeting before the end of the year,” said NGCP Spokesperson Atty.

Cynthia Alabanza.

Through the P52-billion MVIP, the Mindanao grid will be linked to the Visayas grid via a high voltage direct current (HVDC) system.

The MVIP is comprised of a 184 circuit-kilometer (ckm) HVDC submarine transmission line connecting the power grids of Mindanao and Visayas with a transfer capacity of 450MW and is expandable to as much as 900MW. It was certified as an Energy Project of National Significance in 2018 and was initially targeted for completion by December 2020 but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine restrictions across the country.

NGCP has built a total of 3,729 circuit kilometers of transmission

Photo from www.ngcp.ph

lines and 28 substations and has installed 31,190 megavolt amperes of transformer capacity in the past 14 years.

Since 2009, NGCP said it had spent P300 billion in upgrading the country’s transmission system.

All of NGCP’s projects are detailed in its 10-year Transmission Development Plan (TDP). In the next 13 years, the grid operator is committed to invest approximately P440 billion across 211 projects to support the country’s growing electricity demand and to make the country’s power backbone continuously reliable.

NGCP presented its TDP for 2023 to 2040 to the Energy Regulatory Commission. It is a strategic plan

formulated to address the country’s transmission infrastructure needs and outlines the necessary expansion and upgrade of the transmission system to ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of electricity across the country. The TDP also includes the grid operator’s roadmap to help achieve the country’s generation targets, which is notably driven by renewable energy (RE) sources.

These generation targets align with the target of the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP), which seeks to increase RE generation to 35 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040. Implementing the PEP will require updating transmission lines to efficiently transmit additional supply to distribution utilities. Lenie Lectura

Bruno’s Barbers said in its statement that with “loyal” customers and “expanding” client base, the barber chain “continuously provides its partners with livelihood opportunities and various programs and initiatives to support their families.”

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PAL set to launch ‘pioneering’ service

Photo from www.philippineairlines.com

By Lorenz S. Marasigan @lorenzmarasigan

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lag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it is set to launch a “pioneering” service between Cebu and Laoag this December.

According to PAL President and CEO Stanley K. Ng, the carrier will start the twice weekly service starting December 15. He explained that this is part of the airline’s “continuous efforts to create new connectivity between Northern Luzon and the central and southern Philippines.”

“We welcome the holiday season with a historic air link between Cebu and Laoag City. This brand-new service will help us open up a new market for tourist and business travelers by connecting the Ilocos Region via nonstop flights to Cebu, and beyond to other cities in the Visayas and Mindanao,” he said.

The Cebu-Laoag route will be flown with PAL’s De Havilland Dash 8-400 Next Generation aircraft offering 86 seats, including six Comfort Class seats.

“You can expect more convenient connections that boost tourism and help spur economic development

in different areas of the Philippines, as we progressively expand our domestic network. We expect to mount more flights in and out of our Mactan-Cebu hub in the coming months,” Ng said.

PAL previously operated two special flights between Cebu and Laoag in May 2023 in support of the Himala Sa Buhangin Festival in Laoag.

Aside from Laoag, PAL currently operates 4 times weekly Cebu-Baguio flights.

Philippine Airlines Inc., the company that operates the airline, said it had an operating income of $135.2 million (some P7.4 billion) in the first quarter, a fourfold increase from the $33.8 million (P1.7 billion) last year.

Total comprehensive income for the period reached of $108.2 million.

The company said the positive financial performance reflects the continuing strength of the recovery of air travel. During the quarter, PAL re-introduced routes to several cities in mainland China and launched nonstop flights to Perth, while maintaining regular services to North America, the Middle East, Australia and various destinations around Asia and the Philippines.

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PSE STOCK QUOTATIONS

October 12, 2023

Net Foreign Stocks Bid Ask Open High Low Close Volume Value Trade (Peso) Buy (Sell) FINANCIALs

ASIA UNITED BDO UNIBANK BANK COMMERCE BANK PH ISLANDS CHINABANK CITYSTATE BANK EAST WEST BANK METROBANK PB BANK PHIL NATL BANK PSBANK RCBC SECURITY BANK UNION BANK BRIGHT KINDLE COL FINANCIAL FERRONOUX HLDG IREMIT MANULIFE PHIL STOCK EXCH SUN LIFE

44.35 135.5 7.7 108 30.55 6.6 9.3 53.55 8.35 18.74 54.5 23 78.6 65 1.45 2.89 2.75 0.59 1,020 175 2,600

45.95 136 7.8 108.4 30.6 7.21 9.35 53.9 8.5 18.82 55.35 23.1 78.75 65.95 1.46 2.94 2.83 0.7 1,098 176.9 2,650

44.3 136.8 7.76 108.1 30.55 7.21 9.2 53.45 8.35 18.6 54.3 23 77.95 65 1.46 2.89 2.73 0.7 1,020 174.5 2,560

44.5 137 7.78 109.1 30.6 7.21 9.3 53.9 8.35 18.82 55.45 23 79 66.1 1.47 2.94 2.83 0.7 1,020 177 2,600

44.3 134.1 7.76 107.6 30.5 7.21 9.2 52.9 8.35 18.54 54.3 23 77.9 65 1.45 2.89 2.73 0.7 1,020 174.5 2,550

44.5 135.5 7.77 108 30.55 7.21 9.3 53.9 8.35 18.82 55.45 23 78.75 65 1.46 2.94 2.83 0.7 1,020 176.9 2,600

900 2,338,070 9,800 1,086,600 37,200 100 324,600 840,960 10,000 207,700 2,070 9,700 32,210 106,770 572,000 50,000 8,000 1,000 5 2,550 275

39,890 317,188,175 76,140 117,587,133 1,136,440 721 3,005,737 45,107,728 83,500 3,888,404 112,870 223,100 2,535,296 6,990,725.50 834,050 146,300 22,140 700 5,100 451,026 713,680

INDUSTRIAL ACEN CORP 5.27 5.34 ALSONS CONS 0.58 0.59 ALTERNERGY HLDG 0.82 0.83 ABOITIZ POWER 36.8 36.9 BASIC ENERGY 0.2 0.201 FIRST GEN 18.7 18.72 FIRST PHIL HLDG 60.8 61.8 MERALCO 370.2 374 MANILA WATER 18.04 18.1 PETRON 3.44 3.47 PETROENERGY 4.57 4.69 PHX PETROLEUM 5.19 6 5.55 5.7 REPOWER ENERGY SYNERGY GRID 8.02 8.07 13.56 13.6 SHELL PILIPINAS 7.98 8 SPC POWER 15 15.96 VIVANT AGRINURTURE 2.79 2.8 1.95 1.99 AXELUM CNTRL AZUCARERA 10.2 11 28.9 29 CENTURY FOOD 7.31 7.6 DEL MONTE 6.4 6.41 DNL INDUS EMPERADOR 20.85 20.95 SMC FOODANDBEV 51.05 51.5 FIGARO COFFEE 0.76 0.77 FRUITAS HLDG 1.13 1.16 GINEBRA 164 164.8 JOLLIBEE 222.2 225 KEEPERS HLDG 1.46 1.47 MACAY HLDG 6.51 6.97 MAXS GROUP 4 4.06 MONDE NISSIN 8.59 8.63 SHAKEYS PIZZA 9.5 9.56 0.54 0.56 ROXAS AND CO RFM CORP 3.02 3.09 0.66 0.71 ROXAS HLDG SWIFT FOODS 0.054 0.059 UNIV ROBINA 115.5 115.6 0.53 0.54 VITARICH VICTORIAS 3.42 3.6 CONCRETE A 44 44.45 CONCRETE B 40 49.95 CEMEX HLDG 0.92 0.95 EC VULCAN CORP 0.81 0.83 EEI CORP 4.76 4.78 MEGAWIDE 3.2 3.22 PHINMA 20.1 20.2 TKC METALS 0.52 0.55 CROWN ASIA 1.53 1.55 MABUHAY VINYL 5.3 5.69 PRYCE CORP 5.19 5.2 CONCEPCION 14.78 15.3 GREENERGY 0.42 0.425 INTEGRATED MICR 3.71 3.75 IONICS 1.29 1.32 2.15 2.2 SFA SEMICON 1.99 2 CIRTEK HLDG

HOLDING & FRIMS

ABACORE CAPITAL ASIABEST GROUP AYALA CORP ABOITIZ EQUITY ALLIANCE GLOBAL ANSCOR COSCO CAPITAL DMCI HLDG FILINVEST DEV GT CAPITAL HOUSE OF INV JG SUMMIT KEPPEL HLDG B LODESTAR LOPEZ HLDG LT GROUP PRIME MEDIA SOLID GROUP SM INVESTMENTS SAN MIGUEL CORP

1.15 3.05 616.5 49.55 11.7 10.98 4.65 10.42 5 564 3.8 38.55 5.03 0.44 4.3 8.97 2.91 0.93 830 103.8

1.16 3.67 619 49.8 11.78 11 4.68 10.48 5.49 569.5 3.88 38.65 7.35 0.485 4.4 9.01 2.96 0.96 830.5 104.8

5.46 0.6 0.85 37.05 0.2 18.9 60.8 374.6 18.04 3.4 4.7 6 5.51 8.15 13.7 8.01 15 2.8 1.95 9.32 29 7.31 6.4 20.9 52 0.73 1.16 158.4 220.6 1.46 6.51 3.98 8.65 9.4 0.52 3.09 0.71 0.059 117 0.55 3.6 40.05 40 0.92 0.85 4.78 3.2 20.1 0.54 1.55 5.7 5.2 15.3 0.43 3.71 1.35 2.19 2

5.46 0.6 0.85 37.5 0.201 18.9 60.8 374.6 18.18 3.44 4.7 6 5.75 8.16 13.7 8.01 15 2.9 1.99 12 29.4 7.6 6.45 21 52 0.77 1.17 164.9 226 1.48 6.51 4.1 8.78 9.56 0.56 3.1 0.71 0.059 117 0.55 3.6 40.15 40 0.95 0.86 4.78 3.22 20.1 0.54 1.55 5.7 5.2 15.3 0.44 3.72 1.35 2.24 2.01

5.22 0.58 0.8 36.9 0.2 18.5 60.6 368.4 18.04 3.39 4.7 6 5.51 8 13.56 7.98 15 2.75 1.91 9.32 28.1 7.31 6.4 20.8 50.6 0.73 1.12 158.4 219.2 1.45 6.51 3.97 8.56 9.4 0.52 3.05 0.7 0.059 114.7 0.53 3.5 40.05 40 0.92 0.81 4.78 3.2 20.1 0.54 1.55 5.24 5.2 15.3 0.425 3.71 1.28 2.15 1.96

5.27 0.58 0.83 36.9 0.201 18.7 60.8 374 18.04 3.44 4.7 6 5.7 8.02 13.66 7.98 15 2.8 1.99 11 29 7.32 6.4 20.85 51.5 0.77 1.16 164.8 222.2 1.47 6.51 3.97 8.59 9.56 0.54 3.05 0.7 0.059 115.6 0.53 3.5 40.15 40 0.95 0.81 4.78 3.2 20.1 0.54 1.55 5.3 5.2 15.3 0.425 3.72 1.29 2.15 2

15,462,900 569,000 662,000 2,281,400 470,000 214,600 12,880 153,820 81,600 335,000 4,000 1,000 34,600 561,400 408,700 23,700 100 3,399,000 25,000 283,800 1,353,800 9,200 652,700 812,400 18,570 78,900,000 16,643,000 790 496,960 247,000 15,000,000 19,000 2,047,500 46,500 951,000 371,000 15,000 20,000 917,890 18,000 12,000 200 100 742,000 4,499,000 10,000 62,000 23,700 29,000 27,000 16,800 17,800 600 26,130,000 85,000 916,000 605,000 137,000

81,984,665 336,190 541,920 84,713,245 94,300 4,022,294 783,068 57,433,650 1,474,214 1,148,860 18,800 6,000 194,885 4,513,606 5,559,436 189,496 1,500 9,635,100 48,040 3,143,647 39,298,250 67,359 4,197,998 16,944,400 948,169.50 59,305,740 19,043,650 126,273 110,178,606 361,300 97,650,000 75,770 17,701,143 441,293 517,010 1,149,260 10,530 1,180 106,046,825 9,570 42,400 8,020 4,000 693,920 3,725,730 47,800 198,660 476,370 15,660 41,850 89,020 92,560 9,180 11,258,700 316,040 1,204,520 1,321,940 272,000

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1.17 3.03 614.5 49.5 11.66 11 4.75 10.6 4.99 575 3.88 37.7 5 0.43 4.4 9.05 2.97 0.94 829 104

1.18 3.03 620 49.9 11.8 11 4.75 10.7 4.99 576.5 3.88 38.7 5 0.47 4.4 9.09 2.97 0.94 835 105.3

1.15 3.03 614.5 49.2 11.66 11 4.63 10.38 4.99 561.5 3.88 37.6 5 0.43 4.4 8.95 2.91 0.93 823.5 103.6

1.16 3.03 616.5 49.55 11.7 11 4.65 10.42 4.99 564 3.88 38.55 5 0.47 4.4 8.98 2.91 0.93 830 103.8

7,410,000 1,000 215,810 642,100 580,400 7,900 131,000 4,247,200 100 113,050 10,000 1,387,400 200 20,000 1,000 4,933,400 175,000 10,225,000 125,520 61,430

8,629,000 3,030 133,253,435 31,861,235 6,807,378 86,900 610,150 44,659,372 499 64,416,925 38,800 53,240,395 1,000 9,000 4,400 44,426,856 514,990 9,509,450 104,146,895 6,377,894

-101,890 -28,424,095 12,714,800 2,259,324 36,300 -209,630 -26,895,098 -10,589,095 30,565,295 -18,322,538 33,836,330 -280,410

PROPERTY AYALA LAND 29.15 29.3 28.7 29.3 28.35 29.3 6,581,500 190,721,210 AYALA LAND LOG 1.78 1.8 1.86 1.86 1.77 1.8 746,000 1,353,390 ALTUS PROP 8.8 9.44 9.47 9.47 9.45 9.45 1,100 10,415 ARANETA PROP 1.06 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.06 1.1 190,000 204,000 AREIT RT 32.25 32.35 33 33.05 32.25 32.25 338,800 11,006,525 A BROWN 0.69 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.69 0.69 236,000 164,190 CITYLAND DEVT 0.74 0.75 0.74 0.75 0.74 0.74 22,000 16,400 CROWN EQUITIES 0.071 0.075 0.075 0.075 0.075 0.075 9,210,000 690,750 CEB LANDMASTERS 2.57 2.59 2.57 2.59 2.56 2.57 140,000 360,990 CENTURY PROP 0.32 0.325 0.32 0.325 0.32 0.325 580,000 185,700 CITICORE RT 2.54 2.55 2.55 2.56 2.53 2.55 805,000 2,048,180 DOUBLEDRAGON 7.1 7.14 7.05 7.14 7.05 7.1 29,700 210,430 1.3 1.32 1.31 1.31 1.3 1.3 1,891,000 2,462,780 DDMP RT DM WENCESLAO 6.38 6.4 6.49 6.49 6.4 6.4 17,500 113,220 EMPIRE EAST 0.145 0.146 0.149 0.15 0.144 0.145 7,110,000 1,033,810 EVER GOTESCO 0.285 0.295 0.3 0.3 0.28 0.295 1,090,000 319,200 3 3.05 3.06 3.06 3 3 1,169,000 3,527,040 FILINVEST RT 0.61 0.62 0.61 0.62 0.6 0.62 1,175,000 721,300 FILINVEST LAND 0.8 0.81 0.82 0.82 0.8 0.8 297,000 238,720 GLOBAL ESTATE 8990 HLDG 8.7 9.24 9.24 9.24 8.66 9.24 600 5,486 PHIL INFRADEV 0.51 0.54 0.55 0.55 0.52 0.54 534,000 287,010 CITY AND LAND 0.78 0.8 0.78 0.8 0.78 0.78 52,000 40,670 MEGAWORLD 2.05 2.07 2.05 2.08 2.05 2.05 6,707,000 13,826,970 MRC ALLIED 0.193 0.195 0.194 0.195 0.192 0.195 470,000 91,300 MREIT RT 12.24 12.28 12.28 12.3 12.2 12.24 378,900 4,643,554 PHIL ESTATES 0.325 0.335 0.335 0.335 0.335 0.335 650,000 217,750 PREMIERE RT 1.54 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.53 1.55 73,000 112,750 RL COMM RT 4.82 4.84 4.85 4.85 4.79 4.84 883,000 4,254,040 ROBINSONS LAND 15 15.08 14.82 15.12 14.82 15.08 2,326,700 35,061,206 ROCKWELL 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.43 1.42 1.42 14,000 19,930 SHANG PROP 3.5 3.57 3.5 3.58 3.5 3.5 20,000 70,530 STA LUCIA LAND 3 3.19 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 5,000 16,000 SM PRIME HLDG 31.2 31.4 31.3 31.45 30.65 31.2 4,733,000 147,677,945 VISTAMALLS 2.1 2.48 3 3 2.49 2.49 7,000 17,960 0.78 0.8 0.8 0.85 0.8 0.8 128,000 102,450 SUNTRUST RESORT VISTA LAND 1.72 1.73 1.73 1.73 1.71 1.73 916,000 1,578,190 1.66 1.69 1.67 1.7 1.65 1.69 51,000 85,210 VISTAREIT RT

SERVICES ABS CBN 4.19 4.2 3.9 4.2 3.9 4.19 506,000 2,078,470 GMA NETWORK 8.25 8.26 8.25 8.25 8.21 8.25 115,300 949,800 GLOBE TELECOM 1,790 1,800 1,809 1,820 1,790 1,790 14,165 25,505,770 PLDT 1,221 1,230 1,240 1,240 1,216 1,230 50,200 61,589,080 APOLLO GLOBAL 0.017 0.018 0.018 0.019 0.018 0.018 233,400,000 4,201,400 CONVERGE 9.91 9.92 9.94 10.14 9.84 9.92 1,787,800 17,853,143 DITO CME HLDG 3.23 3.24 3.2 3.25 3.18 3.24 2,454,000 7,898,930 IMPERIAL 0.58 0.78 0.8 0.8 0.78 0.78 6,000 4,700 NOW CORP 1.4 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.37 1.4 1,366,000 1,922,490 TRANSPACIFIC BR 0.151 0.159 0.151 0.151 0.151 0.151 160,000 24,160 CHELSEA 1.19 1.23 1.2 1.21 1.19 1.19 63,000 75,550 CEBU AIR 33.75 33.9 33.55 34.1 33.55 33.9 83,600 2,826,700 203.2 206 202 209 202 203.2 1,755,110 361,244,706 INTL CONTAINER 16.94 18 17.7 19.24 16.92 16.92 1,900 33,394 LBC EXPRESS 4 4.03 4 4.06 4 4.01 247,000 993,420 MACROASIA 5.25 5.29 5.25 5.29 5.25 5.29 16,300 85,603 PAL HLDG HARBOR STAR 0.74 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1,000 800 ACESITE HOTEL 1.81 1.86 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.81 11,000 19,910 BOULEVARD HLDG 0.058 0.059 0.058 0.062 0.058 0.059 8,800,000 520,540 WATERFRONT 0.4 0.42 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 290,000 116,000 8.7 8.95 8.8 8.95 8.8 8.95 5,100 45,430 CENTRO ESCOLAR 556.5 580 556 556 556 556 60 33,360 FAR EASTERN U IPEOPLE 6.51 7.47 6.53 7.47 6.53 7.47 1,200 8,024 STI HLDG 0.395 0.4 0.395 0.395 0.395 0.395 1,110,000 438,450 BELLE CORP 1.24 1.25 1.24 1.26 1.24 1.25 109,000 135,630 BLOOMBERRY 10.62 10.64 10.7 10.7 10.6 10.62 5,585,900 59,337,674 PACIFIC ONLINE 3.56 3.65 3.6 3.67 3.56 3.65 116,000 417,410 PH RESORTS GRP 0.77 0.78 0.74 0.8 0.74 0.77 2,853,000 2,212,070 PREMIUM LEISURE 0.58 0.59 0.58 0.59 0.57 0.59 4,173,000 2,440,310 DIGIPLUS 7.17 7.18 7.06 7.26 7.06 7.18 2,115,800 15,205,649 PHILWEB 1.89 1.93 1.89 1.94 1.88 1.94 13,000 24,590 ALLDAY 0.184 0.185 0.181 0.185 0.181 0.185 2,600,000 474,590 ALLHOME 1.78 1.79 1.79 1.83 1.78 1.78 1,924,000 3,469,870 METRO RETAIL 1.16 1.19 1.16 1.19 1.16 1.19 104,000 122,020 29.25 29.3 29.7 29.8 29.3 29.3 515,100 15,217,365 PUREGOLD 46.15 46.2 46.85 46.85 46.2 46.2 1,158,400 53,767,310 ROBINSONS RTL 76.1 79.9 80.9 80.9 79.9 79.9 8,730 697,699.50 PHIL SEVEN CORP 2.91 2.93 2.94 2.94 2.91 2.93 100,000 292,300 SSI GROUP UPSON INTL CORP 1.65 1.73 1.73 1.73 1.71 1.73 14,000 24,120 21.4 21.65 21.75 22 21.25 21.4 6,367,700 136,603,215 WILCON DEPOT 0.233 0.237 0.231 0.241 0.231 0.232 120,000 27,830 APC GROUP 0.42 0.435 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.43 370,000 159,100 MEDILINES PRMIERE HORIZON 0.198 0.2 0.201 0.204 0.2 0.2 1,270,000 255,610

MINING & OIL ATOK 4.76 5 5 5 5 5 8,500 42,500 APEX MINING 2.48 2.5 2.48 2.52 2.46 2.49 1,687,000 4,195,270 ATLAS MINING 3.28 3.29 3.28 3.28 3.2 3.28 185,000 596,080 BENGUET A 4.1 4.25 4.05 4.26 4.05 4.25 18,000 74,700 BENGUET B 4.02 4.2 4 4.2 4 4.2 69,000 277,750 FERRONICKEL 2.72 2.73 2.71 2.75 2.71 2.72 231,000 628,580 GEOGRACE 0.041 0.043 0.042 0.042 0.042 0.042 3,100,000 130,200 LEPANTO A 0.085 0.09 0.085 0.09 0.085 0.09 160,000 13,650 LEPANTO B 0.087 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 10,000 900 MANILA MINING A 0.0047 0.0048 0.0046 0.0048 0.0046 0.0048 7,000,000 33,000 MARCVENTURES 1 1.01 0.96 1 0.95 1 1,420,000 1,408,660 0.57 0.63 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 82,000 49,200 NIHAO NICKEL ASIA 5.9 5.91 5.94 6 5.85 5.91 2,483,300 14,643,029 0.68 0.7 0.71 0.72 0.68 0.68 701,000 481,300 ORNTL PENINSULA PX MINING 2.85 2.88 2.83 2.92 2.83 2.85 518,000 1,491,400 35.9 35.95 36.05 36.3 35.4 35.95 3,413,000 122,419,165 SEMIRARA MINING 0.0043 0.0048 0.0043 0.0048 0.0043 0.0048 302,000,000 1,299,600 UNITED PARAGON 0.0085 0.0089 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085 13,000,000 110,500 ORNTL PETROL B PXP ENERGY 3.42 3.43 3.43 3.48 3.3 3.42 177,000 598,370

PREFFERED ACEN PREF B 1,044 1,055 1,040 1,042 1,040 1,042 120 124,840 AC PREF AR 2,458 2,470 2,460 2,466 2,458 2,458 110 270,620 ALCO PREF D 450 459.4 470 470 440 450 620 274,624 BRN PREF A 97 99.5 99 99 99 99 500 49,500 CEB PREF 33.3 33.4 33.3 33.3 33.3 33.3 300 9,990 DD PREF 92.2 93.45 93.45 93.45 93.45 93.45 90 8,410.50 EEI PREF A 90.1 95 95 95 95 95 500 47,500 GTCAP PREF A 985 995 990 990 990 990 500 495,000 MWIDE PREF 2B 89.8 93.8 90 90 89.8 89.8 3,360 301,785.50 MWIDE PREF 4 90.05 93.85 93.75 93.85 90.1 93.85 970 87,884.50 PNX PREF 3B 29 32.95 32.95 32.95 32.95 32.95 100 3,295 PNX PREF 4 257 275.8 260 277.2 257 276.8 630 164,038 990 1,010 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 300 300,000 PCOR PREF 3B PCOR PREF 4A 980 1,000 998 998 998 998 200 199,600 PCOR PREF 4B 990 997 995 997 995 997 400 398,200 PCOR PREF 4C 997 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 870 870,000 SMC PREF 2F 72.6 73 73.2 73.2 73.05 73.05 4,630 338,518 TECH PREF B2D 48.5 49 48 49 48 49 1,600 77,900

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PLDT: Sovereign cloud will hasten digital shift of govt

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By Lorenz S. Marasigan

@lorenzmarasigan

LDT Inc. said on Thursday its ICT subsidiary e-PLDT Inc. has become the “first Filipino corporation to offer a sovereign cloud,” after launching ePLDT Pilipinas Cloud (ePPC) at the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2023.

Alfredo S. Panlilio, the president of PLDT, said ePPC infrastructure will host highly sensitive government data and applications in a trusted cloud environment to help fast-track the digital transformation of the country’s public sector.

“We are proud to take the lead in launching ePLDT Pilipinas Cloud, the Philippines’s first sovereign cloud infrastructure. This affirms our support for the government’s digitalization push and our commitment to continuously power the digital future of the na-

tion by providing the necessary infrastructure that enables inclusive economic growth,” he said.

A sovereign cloud is a cloud-based infrastructure and service that is owned and operated by a domestic organization. This infrastructure provides a secure, flexible, and costeffective platform to store and process data strictly within the host country’s borders and is subject to local data protection laws and regulations.

In other jurisdictions, government institutions use sovereign

cloud to maintain control and security over their mission-critical data in compliance with each country’s respective local regulations, according to ePLDT President and CEO Victor S. Genuino.

“With ePLDT’s technical expertise and experience in delivering multi-cloud and data center solutions, backed up by our unique understanding of the Philippine government’s requirements, we are confident we can ensure the seamless deployment and management of the country’s first sovereign cloud aligned with global standards,” Genuino said.

He added that the ePPC can provide a platform for agencies and local government units (LGUs) to benefit from cloud technology while addressing data sovereignty and cybersecurity issues.

Genuino claimed that the infrastructure “guarantees strict enforcement of the Philippines’ data protection law and regulations and ensures that all sensitive data, including classified information related to national security and confidential

personal information of citizens, are stored, and processed locally in a secure and compliant manner, free from unauthorized access, risk of foreign surveillance or interception, and cyber-attacks.”

“We laud the PLDT Group for their visionary approach in taking bold, strategic steps to develop the Philippines’s first sovereign cloud infrastructure. Their dedication and expertise to advancing the local ICT industry make them the ideal partner to drive this initiative,” said Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy. With the launch of ePPC, the Panlilio said the PLDT Group is “well positioned to continue providing viable support towards the attainment of the government’s vision of a digitally empowered Philippines.”

“We look forward to the positive impact of ePPC in fast-tracking digitization and putting the Philippines on the world map as an emerging leader in cloud computing technology,” Uy said.

Peza ties up with clean energy firm R

enewable energy firm Advantec has partnered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) as it aims to introduce its solar power technology in the Pampanga Economic Zone.

The technology has an annual energy yield of 3.6 million kilowatts and the potential to cut approximately 1,200 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said that the tie-up is part of JICA’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) promotion program that utilizes Japanese innovations in implementing development cooperation projects.

JICA and Japanese firm Advantec Philippines Inc. are supporting the Philippines as the country “breaks new grounds” in renewable energy (RE) to address the issue of climate change, attract more investments and create more jobs, through a partnership with PEZA, an investment promotion agency attached to the Department of Trade and Industry.

According to JICA, Advantec will introduce its “unique” solar power technology in the Pampanga Economic Zone with the capacity of

annual energy yield of 3.6 million kilowatts and the potential to reduce approximately 1,200 tons of CO2 annually.

For the initial stage of the cooperation, JICA said Advantec will conduct a study to determine the “viability” of solar power technology operation in the ecozone, and how it fits into Philippine laws and regulations.

Moreover, the Japanese RE firm will also identify with Peza rooftops or land areas for the pilot project sites, JICA noted.

JICA noted that such partnership could give potential RE investors ideas on the best pathways to participate in the Philippine RE landscape.

JICA Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema said the agency has been “actively” undertaking its PPP promotion program that encourages more business deployment of Japanese companies in the Philippines.

“These Japanese companies introduce unique and advanced technologies and business models that are geared towards sustainable development,” Sakamoto said in a statement on Thursday. Andrea E. San Juan

ALI bags corporate governance awards

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roperty developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has bagged awards for its corporate governance practices and has been named as one of the top-performing publicly listed companies based on the 2022 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) by the Institute of Corporate Directors.

The company said it bagged the five-arrow recognition, the highest distinction given to a Philippine company this year along with only three other listed firms.

The company said its units AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. and Areit Inc. also received three golden arrows and two golden arrows, respectively, at the 2023 Golden Arrow Awards Night.

“We are deeply honored to accept this prestigious award, which validates our unwavering commitment

to upholding the highest standards of corporate values, ethics, and business practices,” Ayala Land CFO Augusto Bengzon Jr. said.

“With our highly diversified real estate portfolio, we recognize the critical importance of having robust corporate governance practices throughout our organization.”

The Golden Arrow is awarded to companies that achieved a score of at least 80 points in the ACGS Assessments, and have exhibited observable conformance with the Philippine Code of Corporate Governance and internationally recommended corporate governance practices as espoused by the ACGS. There are five ascending levels of performance with corresponding scores that will identify the number of golden arrows. VG Cabuag

MUTUAL FUNDS

October 12, 2023

NAV One Year Three Year Five Year Y-T-D

per share Return* Return Stock Funds ALFM Growth Fund, Inc. -a 202.86 7.45% 1.33% -2.89% -1.6% -2.72% ATRAM Alpha Opportunity Fund, Inc. -a 1.4568 19.6% 11.01% 1.53% 1.37% 8.38% ATRAM Philippine Equity Opportunity Fund, Inc. -a 2.7903 7.78% 1.89% -5.25% -3.21% -4.28% Climbs Share Capital Equity Investment Fund Corp. -a 0.6784 3.48% 0.5% -4.32% n.a -2.22% First Metro Consumer Fund, Inc. -a 0.6349 4.34% -1.95% -3.87% n.a -2.11% First Metro Save and Learn Equity Fund, Inc. -a 4.4994 6.63% 2.48% -1.37% -1.25% -3.24% First Metro Save and Learn Philippine Index Fund, Inc. -a 0.6691 6.48% 0.85% n.a n.a -4.56% MBG Equity Investment Fund, Inc. -a 86.53 14.84% 0.66% -4.85% n.a 14.97% PAMI Equity Index Fund, Inc. -a 41.5064 8% 2.02% -1.87% n.a -3.91% Philam Strategic Growth Fund, Inc. -a 430.27 7.02% 0.82% -1.99% -1.67% -3.19% Philequity Dividend Yield Fund, Inc. -a 1.177 6.81% 5.56% -0.08% n.a 0.16% Philequity Fund, Inc. -a 32.5493 8.59% 3.57% -1.08% 0.32% -2.24% Philequity MSCI Philippine Index Fund, Inc. -a 0.8228 9.18% 2.2% n.a n.a -3.06% Philequity PSE Index Fund, Inc. -a 4.3591 9.13% 2.97% -0.99% 0.26% -3.04% Philippine Stock Index Fund Corp. -a 725.58 8.87% 2.82% -1.04% 0.08% -3.12% Soldivo Strategic Growth Fund, Inc. -a 0.6506 8.94% 2.26% -3.94% n.a -3.49% Sun Life Prosperity Philippine Equity Fund, Inc. -a 3.2412 8.09% 1.83% -3.1% -1.58% -3.91% Sun Life Prosperity Philippine Stock Index Fund, Inc. -a 0.8232 8.49% 2.49% -1.37% n.a -3.37% United Fund, Inc. -a 3.0254 8.48% 2.6% -1.51% -0.81% -2.23% Primarily invested in Peso securities (units) COL Equity Index Unitized Mutual Fund, Inc. -a 1.0215 5.84% n.a n.a n.a -3.29% COL Strategic Growth Equity Unitized Mutual Fund, Inc. -a,2 1.0001 n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a Philequity Alpha One Fund, Inc. -a 0.9987 9.16% 3.38% n.a n.a -4.56% Philippine Stock Index Fund Corp. -a 880.58 8.66% n.a n.a n.a -3.19% Exchange Traded Fund (shares) 3.19% -0.77% n.a First Metro Phil. Equity Exchange Traded Fund, Inc. -a,c98.4588 9.57% -2.63% Primarily invested in foreign currency securities (shares) ATRAM AsiaPlus Equity Fund, Inc. -b $0.8056 3.24% -9.29% -2.99% -1.74% -5.45% Sun Life Prosperity World Voyager Fund, Inc. -a $1.5261 13.79% -0.42% 4.28% n.a 7.17% Balanced Funds Primarily invested in Peso securities (shares)

ATRAM Dynamic Allocation Fund, Inc. -a 1.4497 -1.9% -1.97% -1.74% -2.11% -2.36% ATRAM Philippine Balanced Fund, Inc. -a 2.1236 5.84% 1.46% 0.07% -0.15% 0.87% First Metro Save and Learn Balanced Fund, Inc. -a 2.4494 3.99% 0.92% 0.43% -1.49% -2.24% First Metro Save and Learn F.O.C.C.U.S. Dynamic Fund, Inc. -a 0.1893 2.71% 1.56% n.a n.a -2.17% NCM Mutual Fund of the Phils., Inc. -a 1.8888 5.01% 1.05% 1.32% 0.45% -2.86% PAMI Horizon Fund, Inc. -a 3.4339 5.82% -0.12% 0.52% -0.51% -0.22% Philam Fund, Inc. -a 15.0638 4.3% -0.73% 0.03% -0.78% -0.51% Solidaritas Fund, Inc. -a 1.9784 5.75% 1.31% -0.04% 0.54% -0.58% Sun Life of Canada Prosperity Balanced Fund, Inc. -a 3.2958 5.38% 0.62% -1.14% -0.87% -1.02% Sun Life Prosperity Dynamic Fund, Inc. -a 0.8732 6.74% 3.25% -0.35% n.a -0.65% Primarily invested in Peso securities (units) Sun Life Prosperity Achiever Fund 2028, Inc. -a 0.9173 5.42% -0.47% n.a n.a 0.23% Sun Life Prosperity Achiever Fund 2038, Inc. -a 0.8176 7.37% -0.3% n.a n.a -2.15% Sun Life Prosperity Achiever Fund 2048, Inc. -a 0.7981 7.04% -0.11% n.a n.a -2.97% Primarily invested in foreign currency securities (shares) -0.13% -6.89% -1.84% -0.07% -2.78% Cocolife Dollar Fund Builder, Inc. -a $0.03152 PAMI Asia Balanced Fund, Inc. -b $0.8522 4.16% -6.92% -2.03% -1.68% -4.89% Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Advantage Fund, Inc. -a $3.949 7.32% -2.13% 2.05% 2.71% 2.68% Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Wellspring Fund, Inc. -a $0.9627 2.39% -4.81% -0.71% n.a -0.92% Bond Funds Primarily invested in Peso securities (shares) ALFM Peso Bond Fund, Inc. -a 386.71 3.05% 1.62% 2.52% 2.12% 2.38% ATRAM Corporate Bond Fund, Inc. -a 1.9239 1.63% -0.48% 0.7% 0.2% 2.62% Cocolife Fixed Income Fund, Inc. -a 3.2876 1.99% 0.87% 2.25% 3.78% 2.39% Ekklesia Mutual Fund, Inc. -a 2.2348 3.31% -0.88% 1.09% 1.1% 2.63% First Metro Save and Learn Fixed Income Fund, Inc. -a 2.4155 1.05% -0.47% 1.77% 1.15% 1.02% Philam Bond Fund, Inc. -a 4.1897 0.5% -3.41% 2.05% 0.53% 1.02% Philam Managed Income Fund, Inc. -a 1.3563 2.91% 1.1% 2.99% 1.64% 2.77% Philequity Peso Bond Fund, Inc. -a 3.9693 3.43% 0.1% 2.81% 1.49% 2.61% Soldivo Bond Fund, Inc. -a 1.0428 3.14% 0.15% 3.61% n.a 2.58% Sun Life of Canada Prosperity Bond Fund, Inc. -a 3.2317 3.49% 0.52% 3.27% 1.86% 2.73% Sun Life Prosperity GS Fund, Inc. -a 1.7298 2.59% -0.29% 2.48% 1.25% 2.01% Primarily invested in foreign currency securities (shares) ALFM Dollar Bond Fund, Inc. -a $489.62 2.24% 0.67% 1.9% 2.5% 2% ALFM Euro Bond Fund, Inc. -a Є211.24 1.51% -0.96% -0.18% 0.75% 0.76% ATRAM Total Return Dollar Bond Fund, Inc. -b $0.9993 -1.59% -6.97% -2.26% -0.27% -1% First Metro Save and Learn Dollar Bond Fund, Inc. -a $0.0242 0.83% -2.98% -0.49% n.a 2.11% PAMI Global Bond Fund, Inc -b $0.8283 -3.47% -8.68% -4.15% -3.44% -4.28% Philam Dollar Bond Fund, Inc. -a $2.1631 2.61% -4.8% 0.28% 1.33% -0.8% Philequity Dollar Income Fund, Inc. -a $0.0606333 1.16% -0.56% 1.29% 1.61% 1.22% Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Abundance Fund, Inc. -a $2.5837 0.29% -6.8% -2.12% -0.21% -5.07% Money Market Funds Primarily invested in Peso securities (shares) ALFM Money Market Fund, Inc. -a 135.83 2.27% 1.68% 2.53% 1.98% 1.94% First Metro Save and Learn Money Market Fund, Inc. -a 1.0999 2.97% 1.71% n.a n.a 2.45% Sun Life Prosperity Peso Starter Fund, Inc. -a 1.3671 2.6% 1.92% 2.48% 1.94% 2.14% Primarily invested in Peso securities (units) ALFM Money Market Fund, Inc. -a 103.57 3.68% n.a n.a n.a 3.11% Primarily invested in foreign currency securities (shares) Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Starter Fund, Inc. -a $1.0878 1.93% 1.19% 1.47% n.a 1.66% Feeder Funds Primarily invested in Peso securities (units) ALFM Global Multi-Asset Income Fund, Inc. -a 41.7338 -5.01% n.a n.a n.a -2.79% Sun Life Prosperity World Equity Index Feeder Fund, Inc. -a 1.3785 15.26% 10.28% n.a n.a 11.88% Sun Life Prosperity World Income Fund, Inc. -a,1 0.9577 n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a Primarily invested in foreign currency securities (Units) ALFM Global Multi-Asset Income Fund, Inc. -a $0.7582 -1.29% -7.24% n.a n.a -4.41%

a - NAVPS as of the previous banking day. b - NAVPS as of two banking days ago. c - Listed in the PSE. 1 - Renaming was approved by the SEC last July 8, 2021 (formerly, Sun Life Prosperity Money Market Fund, Inc.).

2 - Adjusted due to stock dividend issuance last November 25, 2022.

3 - Re-classified into a Index Fund starting December 5, 2019 (formerly an Equity Fund) 4 - Renaming was approved by the SEC last October 14, 2021 (formerly, First Metro Consumer Fund on MSCI Phils. IMI, Inc.).

5 - Launch date is October 4, 2022.

6 - Launch date is August 22, 2023.

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Solon: DBP, LBP plea for regulatory relief logical

By Jovee Marie N. dela Cruz @joveemarie

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HE request for regulatory relief from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) regarding their investments in the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is a logical response to the evolving financial landscape of the Philippines.

This was how House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Ma. Jose Clemente “Joey” S. Salceda framed the lenders’ move. Salceda, one of the principal authors of Republic Act (RA) 11954 (MIF Act of 2022), said the request for regulatory relief relates to the capital adequacy requirements of both banks.

“The nature of the relief will probably be to include their exposure to Maharlika as ‘admissible’ under the risk-weighting system of the BSP,” he explained. “In simpler terms, there’s nothing fancy here.”

Salceda said the LBP and the DBP have found themselves in a position where their investments in Maharlika, while substantial, do not automatically count as “capital,” based on BSP rules.

Prior to the emergence of Maharlika, he said there was no precedent for such an investment vehicle in the Philippines.

“The BSP wouldn’t be going out of its way in this case. Maharlika is a sui generis investment

by LBP and DBP; and it isn’t currently listed as an investment that counts as ‘capital’ under BSP rules. That’s simply because prior to Maharlika, we didn’t have this kind of vehicle in the country,” he added.

According to Salceda, the MIF is poised to become a key player in the country’s financial landscape as it is expected to be fully organized by the end of the year, with the initial investments set to begin by the first quarter of 2024.

As this fund gains momentum, the lawmaker said it will have a significant impact on the nation’s economic growth and development.

As MIF takes shape and grows, Salceda said it is essential for regulators and financial institutions to work together to ensure that the regulatory environment is conducive to these emerging financial opportunities.

Earlier, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said the regulatory relief is crucial since the LBP and DBP will be providing capitalization for the MIF. According to BSP Supervisory Policy and Research Department Director Maria Cynthia M. Sison, the banks’ request for regulatory relief is part of their efforts to be compliant with BSP regulations.

Sison said if and when these banks are “under forbearance,” it will also have to be disclosed, as investors need to be informed of their situation.

On September 14, the DBP remitted P25 billion to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr), which represents the bank’s share in the initial seed capital in the Philippines’s pioneering sovereign wealth fund.

Under the law, the national government, the DBP and the LBP are mandated to provide the initial capital of the MIC, contributing P50 billion, P25 billion and P50 billion, respectively.

RA 11954 was signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on July 18, this year, with the implementing rules and regulations taking full effect last August 28.

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WB: GFIs must fund ‘green’ projects

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By Cai U. Ordinario

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F the Philippines wants to see more “green” investments, the World Bank (WB) said government financial institutions (GFIs) should provide financing for “green,” environmentallyconscious, activities.

The WB said in a paper that financing green activities should be a thrust of national development banks such as the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as well as the national guarantee fund or the Philippine Guarantee Corp. (PhilGuarantee).

“The role of the national development banks and the national guarantee fund could be expanded to support green activities more explicitly,” the WB said.

The Washington-based lender said three roles could be considered

by GFIs. First is to facilitate the structuring of financial transactions, including green bonds, and subsidizing initial transactions costs particularly for smaller companies that may have limited experience with capital markets.

The second area is in extending a dedicated wholesale credit line that targets specific green projects such as those identified by the DBP.

This is a part of its analysis for use of proceeds in its green bond issuance through commercial to generate the necessary know how among the private financial institutions to target clients financing green projects.

The WB said the third area had to do with the PhilGuarantee. The report stated that the institution can target the provision of resources to companies engaged in green projects.

“The availability of green capital market instruments is low, limiting long-term financing for green projects, and the country’s ability to attract investments from investors seeking green opportunities and impact,” the report stated.

The WB said the country could use the initial positive results in developing local sustainable debt markets to expand green financing to a broader set of businesses.

Based on a benchmarking exercise, the WB said the average size of sustainable bond markets in the Philippines, at 1.14 percent of gross

domestic product, is 0.34 percentage points or 43 percent above its expected level.

“In this context sovereign green bonds could help raise awareness for the country’s pipeline of green infrastructure investments and diversify its investor base,” the WB said.

“Introducing innovative blended finance instruments, like strategic investment funds, could help leverage limited public spending for green projects with private capital,” it added.

Globally, the world’s lender of last resort said that as of June 31, the cumulative amount of sustainability and social bonds issued in the market reached $750 billion and $650 billion, respectively.

These bonds have been issued by public, private and international financial institutions, including the WB. (Full story: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/10/12/ sustainable-finance-from-greedto-green-is-good/) The WB told the BusinessMir-

ror that the data and details on the bonds and the purposes of the bonds are derived from various sources. It said Bloomberg and Dealogic are two of the data providers that track information on the number, amounts, and use of proceeds of these bonds.

Based on the latest Asia Bond Monitor, the ADB said sustainable bonds in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Plus-3 region—10 Asean countries, China, Korea and Japan— sustainable bonds outstanding reached $694.4 billion at the end of June 2023.

The report said sustainable bonds in the region grew 31.5 percent year-on-year and 5.1 percent quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of 2023. The ADB said the quarterly expansion was in line with the growth in the global sustainable bond market at 5.5 percent q-o-q during the same period. This brought the total global sustainable bonds outstanding to $3.6 trillion at the end of June.

Pru Life UK to sell trust unit to Atram Investment Mgmt

By Jasper Emmanuel Y. Arcalas @jearcalas

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DRUG DISPENSATION

This October 4, 2023, photo shows staff of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) giving away assorted medicines to about 3,000 teachers and employees from different branches and campuses of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Santa Mesa, Manila. The donation, consisting of medicines for cough, colds, fever, asthma and diabetes, among others, was in response to PUP’s request for support for its health and wellness drive as part of the state university’s 119th founding anniversary celebration. CREDIT: Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

A new kid on the block?

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HE phrase “new kid on the block” is an idiomatic expression used to refer to someone or something new, has recently arrived in a particular place or in a situation described as being inexperienced or unfamiliar with the surroundings.

As I write this piece, there will be an association somewhere in the world being planned to be set up, undergoing establishment or has been registered. In the dynamic landscape of the modern world, associations often find themselves being the new kid on the block.

As emerging players in their respective industries, professions or communities, associations face unique challenges and opportunities. To succeed and make a meaningful impact, they must be nimble, innovative and adaptive. Here are strategies and approaches associations may use to embrace their new role and thrive in an ever-evolving environment: 1. Understanding the terrain. As a newcomer, an association must take the time to understand the terrain it is entering and navigating. By conducting thorough market research, engaging in dialogue with potential members and studying similar organizations, an association can gather valuable information to map out its strategies and ensure relevance in its chosen domain.

2. Leveraging technology and digital advancements.

In the digital age, technology

Association World Octavio Peralta is a powerful ally for an association. Embracing innovative digital solutions can facilitate member engagement, improve operational efficiency and expand the association’s reach.

From interactive websites and user-friendly mobile apps to virtual events and online collaboration tools, an association can leverage technology to build dynamic membership communities and offer meaningful experiences to its members.

3. Fostering a culture of innovation. Encouraging members and stakeholders to contribute ideas, experiment with new approaches and take calculated risks can lead to fresh perspectives and groundbreaking initiatives. An association may create innovation committees, brainstorming sessions, or idea-sharing platforms to nurture a culture where every voice is valued and innovative thinking is celebrated.

4. Building strategic partnerships. By joining forces with like-minded organizations, industry leaders, or community stakeholders, an association can pool resources, share expertise and extend their impact beyond what they could achieve individually.

Partnerships may involve cohosting events, sharing educational resources, or engaging in

joint advocacy efforts.

5. Engaging the next generation. Young professionals and emerging leaders bring fresh perspectives, technological savvy and a desire for meaningful connections. An association can create tailored programs, mentorship initiatives and networking events that cater to the interests and aspirations of younger audiences. By actively involving the next generation, an association can secure its long-term sustainability and relevance.

6. Staying agile and adaptable. An association must continuously monitor industry trends, member needs and external factors that may impact its mission. Staying agile allows them to seize opportunities, navigate challenges and maintain its position as a dynamic and influential organization.

With dedication, creativity and a commitment to their mission, an association can carve their path, make a positive impact and become influential players in its profession, industry or community. Embracing their role as the new kid on the block allows it to create a legacy of excellence and relevance that will endure for years to come.

Octavio Peralta is currently the executive director of the Global Compact Network Philippines and the founder and volunteer CEO of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE), the “association of associations.” PCAAE will hold its 11th Associations Summit at the PICC on December 6, 2023. E-mail: bobby@pcaae.org.

HE Atram Investment Management Partners Corp. (Atram Investment) is set to acquire Pru Life UK Asset Management and Trust Corp.

(PAMTC) by 2024 with Atram Investment absorbing the latter’s fiduciary portfolio

by November this year.

Through a statement, Pru Life lnsurance Corp. of U.K. (Pru Life UK) said it will focus on its core business of life insurance as the reason for selling PAMTC to Atram Investment. The insurer did not disclose how much it was paid for the sale of its 5-yearold subsidiary.

PAMTC was incorporated and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 26, 2018, primarily to carry and engage in trust business activities, other fiduciary business and investment management activities; to have and exercise all authority and powers, to do and perform all acts, and to transact all business, which may legally be done by trust corporations organized under and in accordance with the general banking law and its implementing rules and regulations and such other applicable laws, rules and regulations on trust corporations, and to do all other things incident thereto and necessary and proper in connection with said purposes as may be determined by the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

In its financial statement submitted to the SEC last April, Pru Life UK said it made a capital infusion to PAMTC amounting to P360.25 million. On December 24, 2021, the company made an additional capital infusion

to PAMTC of P169 million.

Pru Life UK added that as at December 31, 2022, and 2021, it has an outstanding payable to PAMTC amounting to P2.24 million and P10.63 million, respectively, which is presented as part of “accrued expenses” in the separate statement of financial position.

“PAMTC has grown its portfolio, offering a superior selection of funds for Filipinos who want to achieve their financial goals,” Pru Life UK President and CEO Eng Teng Wong was quoted in the statement as saying.

“With Pru Life UK and Atram’s shared goal of helping more Filipino families live wealthier, we look forward to Atram continuing the legacy of PAMTC,” Wong added.

PAMTC said the recent development bodes well with its customers as their respective funds would “continue to be managed well.”

“We want to assure PAMTC clients of a smooth transition. With a long and proven track record in asset management, Atram brings a robust investment process built on best practices with a focus on risk management,” Atram Group CEO Michael Ferrer was quoted in the statement as saying.

“This ensures that your client portfolios are well managed and will deliver the expected performance on a consistent basis,” Ferrer added.

In August, the PAMTC tapped Atram to become its local fund manager to meet the “evolving needs of its growing customer.”

“With the strategic partnership, Pru Life UK and Atram will also co-develop and launch more innovative and customer-centric investment solutions to further strengthen their investment performance for customers,” the PAMTC said.

PHL joins Asean members in new system for movement of products

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HE Philippines and nine other member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) signed a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) that seeks to ensure a “predictable” and “transparent” trading environment within the region.

In a statement, the Asean said the “Asean Authorized Economic Operator MRA” (Aamra) provides “assurance” that certification standards applied by member-states are compatible and in line with the World Customs Organization’s “SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade.”

The Aamra is expected to yield savings for the states due to “improved predictability of cargo movement,” according to Asean. Asean added that the agreement can “potentially” enhance trade by “reducing” regulatory burden and facilitating the movement of goods within the region.

“Certified AMS AEOs will enjoy faster cargo clearance and priority treatment for cargo inspection for their goods traded within ASEAN. These benefits are expected to increase savings arising from improved predictability of cargo movement,” it said.

Asean Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said the Aamra exhibits the AMS’s “strong cooperation” in enabling seamless movement of goods within the region to foster intraAsean trade growth and promote economic development.

“It will play a vital role in strengthening supply chain connectivity as businesses would enjoy increased cost savings due to reduced administrative burdens and better predictability of cargo movement,” he said.

In June, a Joint Action Plan was announced by Asean member-states to fully commit to the implementation of Aamra.

“Upon finalizing their domestic administrative procedures, six Asean member-states, namely Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore, will start a 6-month pilot implementation of the Aamra by the end of 2023, with the aim of full implementation by the third quarter of 2024,” the Asean said.

“The remaining four AMS are expected to commence during the second pilot implementation in 2024,” it added. Jasper Emmanuel

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The pitfalls of public service

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HE transportation portfolio is one of the most difficult to handle among all government agencies. It encompasses so many sectors—from planes, trains and automobiles; public vehicles such as jeepneys, buses, and transport network vehicle services; airports, ports, bus stops; as well as the processing of licenses and permits for these vehicles and their drivers. It even oversees the Philippine Coast Guard, which is charged to protect our borders from incursions by other countries, as it does in the West Philippine Sea. Over the years, the heads of the Department of Transportation (before May 24, 2016, it included the Communications sector) have been saddled with so many challenges, many of which continue to this day. There are the usual issues on fare hikes, the need for better public transportation, flight delays and cancellations, even, yes, alleged corruption issues across several fronts, especially at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) and land transportation regulatory agencies.

The problems have become seemingly insurmountable such that when former Philippine Airlines (PAL) president and COO Jaime “Jimmy” J. Bautista accepted the post as DOTr Secretary, I for one was floored. Prior to June 30, 2022, JJB had already been leading the quiet, retired life away from the glaring spotlights of the corporate sector. He was spending his days playing golf and enjoying his two grandchildren, who he and his ever-loving wife Joji had been regularly visiting in Singapore, where they live with their mother Jaymee, the Bautistas’ only child.

For sure, President Marcos Jr. had been made aware of Bautista’s reputation in the corporate world as a respectable and honest man. It’s an open secret

that there have been projects undertaken by a number of unscrupulous officials and employees at the DOTr and its attached agencies that have been, uhmmm... quite lucrative. And if there was anyone who could clean up the Department, it would be Bautista. Many of us business journalists can attest to his humility and integrity. I have known Bautista since the ‘90s, when he was still comptroller of PAL, and he has always struck me as kind, effortlessly sincere, and competent.

And in all his years in the corporate sector beginning with SGV where he was a CPA, Bautista has never been touched by a whiff of corruption or even gossip of any insidious financial schemes. For someone who keeps a tight grasp on his purse strings, tycoon Lucio Tan would not have appointed Bautista twice to head his precious airline if there were any allegations of dishonesty against the latter. Tan even entrusted his other companies to Bautista, appointing the latter to their boards. After Bautista retired from PAL in 2019, his expertise was sought by other companies in other industries as diverse as mining and retail.

Among Bautista’s first measures as Transport Secretary was to be transparent in all projects of the agency and its attached units, aware that corruption issues had hounded his new turf. Requests for bids are adequately publicized, with the submission or opening of bids always broadcast on Facebook. The latest was the pre-bid conference for the proposed Naia privatization, which was shown on Facebook, so anyone in the public could monitor what would-be investors were asking in terms of bid clarifications and such.

He has also tried cracking down on the syndicates that have been running around the Naia, making life difficult for airline passengers. But sure enough, the syndicates struck back, stymying flights and airport operations.

The aggressive pushback eventually culminated in unfounded allegations against Manila International Airport Authority general manager Cesar Chiong, which led to his unpopular and unfair dismissal by the Ombudsman. (Chiong, like his boss, also has an unsullied reputation in the private sector, such that well-respected business groups like the Makati Business Club, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Financial

Executives of the Philippines, Philippine Hotel Owners Association, among others, came to his and Bautista’s defense.)

There was even an issue over the possible shortage of vehicle license plates, when Bautista found out the terms of reference for the bid had allegedly become lopsided to favor one specific supplier. The camp of the then head of the agency handling the bid accused Bautista of doing the same. To no avail, of course, since a person’s sterling reputation will always trump false accusations. The said head of that agency has since resigned.

Recently, Bautista was implicated in the allegations of former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) executive assistant Jeffrey Tumbado that the Secretary had been complicit in the supposed demand of bribes by LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III from owners of public utility vehicles affected by the modernization program. Bautista immediately requested the National Bureau of Investigation to probe those claims against Guadiz. The Secretary has also categorically denied these allegations, and has threatened to file a formal complaint against those “maligning” him.

Tumbado has since recanted his claims, submitting a notarized affidavit that his public declaration of allegations against Guadiz and Bautista “were all unintentional and misguided.”

He added his claims, uttered in a press conference on October 9, “were borne out of impulse, irrational thinking, misjudgement, poor decision-making and was encouraged by some individuals to make the statement which may have added to my confusion and affected my better judgement.” It’s interesting to find who exactly were those individuals who egged Tumbado to make those allegations.

Unfortunately, we don’t doubt this will be the last of issues hurled against Bautista. It’s a sad fact that for those committed to real public service, those who are upright and dedicated to pursue reforms in the agencies they head, their good work will always be stymied and their characters challenged so the corrupt few can prevail and continue their dastardly deeds. We hope the deceitful attempts of these crooked personalities to tear down the reputation of decent and honorable government officials like Bautista will always fail. ■

Philip Stein unveils limited-edition Disney watches exclusive to PHL IT’S been 100 years since Disney began its magic, with timeless stories and beloved characters captivating hearts worldwide. As part of the celebration, luxury watch brand Philip Stein partners with Disney to mark this milestone with limited-edition watches, exclusively available in the Philippines.

Philip Stein and Disney introduce two enchanting timepieces that relive magical memories by featuring Mickey Mouse, Disney’s most beloved cartoon character across generations. The collection includes a unique collector’s must-have that showcases Mickey donning a classic barong on the dial, a fitting nod to all his Filipino fans throughout these years.

The other design features Mickey in his signature ensemble—in striking red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves—instantly adding a touch of timeless and playful charm to any look.

Each timepiece from the

Disney collection blends the finest craftsmanship with modern technology that every Philip Stein watch is known for. The watch features

a 38mm case size that can be worn by any gender, stainless-steel bracelet, quartz movement for precision, 3ATM water resistance and scratch-resistant

sapphire glass for everyday use, and a luxurious mother-of-pearl dial for that understated elegance.

They also come with Philip Stein’s proprietary Natural Frequency Technology, an innovative technology that bolsters the body’s innate biomagnetic field that may help combat stress, improve cognitive functions, and enhance overall sleep quality.

Since it’s a limited-edition offering, each Disney x Philip Stein watch comes individually numbered to remind wearers they have one of only 500 in existence. The timepieces also come in special Disney-themed boxes featuring Mickey Mouse on the label and an added small button in the shape of Mickey’s iconic mouse ears for the playful touch.

To celebrate the launch of these Philippine-exclusive timepieces and share the magic of Disney’s 100-year legacy, the luxury watch brand is showcasing the collection exclusively at Philip Stein boutiques nationwide.

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TODAY’S HOROSCOPE

By Eugenia Last

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Caleb McLaughlin, 22; Sacha Baron Cohen, 52; Kate Walsh, 56; Marie Osmond, 64.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Follow your passion, speak the truth and do things your way.

Refuse to get caught up in someone else’s dream when you have one to pursue. Put your energy into making a difference for yourself and finding solutions to your concerns. Don’t let anger set in when time, patience and love will help you find the answers. Make personal growth a priority. Your numbers are 5, 19, 22, 27, 30, 38, 49.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take a breather and do what’s best for you. Ask yourself tough questions and consider what brings you joy.

Take responsibility for your happiness, and pursue the skills, knowledge and experience needed to get you where you want to be. ★★★

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let an opportunity pass you by, and don’t give up on someone or something because it takes work to turn things around. Put your energy into a positive lifestyle change, and you’ll find the desired happiness and rewards. Believe in yourself. ★★★

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Explore new possibilities. Consider taking something you enjoy and turning it into a lucrative business.

Reach out to people already involved in something you want to pursue. Consider the highs and lows of your situation and incorporate change. ★★★★★

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let temptation lead you astray. Make learning and experimenting your priorities, and consider positive changes that initiate better and healthier lifestyles. Keep your finances to yourself and leave nothing to chance. ★★

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pay attention to what’s happening around you. Be observant, listen carefully and participate in what resonates with you. Refuse to get swallowed up by someone who wants to dictate what you do when you can do your own thing. Be true to yourself. ★★★★

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Start something new and exciting or take your work to a higher level. Expand your interests, and be the driving force behind your success. It’s time for a change, new beginnings or a broader platform to implement your plans. ★★★

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t leave yourself open to criticism. Stick to the truth and build the life that makes you feel good about yourself and what you do to improve the world. Let your intelligence lead the way and your passion be your drive. ★★★

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Initiate changes conducive to using your creative skills and imagination to get ahead and stabilize your life, relationships and pursuits. The more tailored you are to what makes you feel comfortable, the better the results. Peace and love are favored. ★★★

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your eye on your goal, and network your way to the top. Use your experience and dynamism to approach those who can help you reach your target.

Learn by watching experts and incorporating what you discover into your skills and commentary. ★★★★

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pay attention to detail, look at every angle and adjust what you are doing to suit what’s current. Be wary of suggestions from competitive people eager to throw you off track. Point yourself in a direction that you can achieve alone. ★★

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Set up guidelines, a budget and a doable timetable to initiate what you want to accomplish. A steady pace will get you where you want to go without letting outside interference interrupt your time and patience. Focus on what’s important. ★★★★★

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Review your track record and adjust your routine to fit what’s changing around you. Staying current will keep you in the running and ward off any competition that you encounter. Pay more attention to your appearance, health and financial success. ★★★ BIRTHDAY BABY: You are creative, innovative and kind.

You are assertive and helpful.

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The Universal Crossword • Edited by David Steinberg/Anna Gundlach/Jared Goudsmit ACROSS 1 Tie, as sneakers 5 Ancient ___ (UFO show) 11 The Price Is Right network 14 More than some 15 Tyrant 16 Do some tree trimming 17 Rocky facade (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 4 letters) 19 Law org.

20 Italian deli meat 21 The phone call replaced it 23 Stops before ICUs, perhaps 24 Sixth sense, for short 26 Hunky-dory 27 Mythical Halloween figure in a Peanuts special (...first 2 letters + last 2) 33 Covered in filth 36 Travels like a nomad 37 Squeak (by) 38 Los Angeles NFL team 39 Breaded chicken piece 40 Was sure of 41 Assist

42 Cereal conveyor 43 Pocket breads 44 Release pent-up emotions (...first letter + last 3 letters) 47 Repayment promise 48 Camera variety: Abbr.

49 Letters before an alias 52 Wide photograph 57 Prepackaged meal?

59 YMCA’s URL ending 60 Fail to hide one’s amusement, what 17-, 27- and 44-Across each do 62 Ring of flowers 63 Thrills 64 Posh hotel chain 65 Cheerios ___ Crunch 66 Game tile with pips 67 Heron’s home DOWN 1 Cowgirl’s rope 2 Ring exchange site 3 Puts in the fridge 4 Italian volcano 5 Offer a suggestion 6 Sara ___ (dessert brand)

7 “That ___ saying much” 8 Sword wired for competition 9 Christmas, in Quebec 10 Plays, as Netflix content 11 Lois Lane’s lover 12 Tea requiring a wide straw 13 Canned meat served on Maui 18 Nail file material 22 Elephant’s org.

25 Included in 27 Baseball VIPs 28 Some lawn mowers 29 Covers with coats 30 One who shouts “Out!” 31 Swedish bookcase seller 32 Good or bad word?

33 Clutch 34 Train travel 35 “Look at me go!”

39 UV-blocking initials 40 Korea’s most common surname 42 Acquired from a particular place 43 Eiffel Tower’s city 45 Court with flowers, say 46 West Texas city

49 Japanese cartoon style 50 Where pots are fired 51 Nail an exam 52 Shirt or sport 53 Field of study 54 Pixar dinosaur 55 Palindromic respectful address 56 Start of a play 58 “Hurry up!”

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‘Esteros’: Remembering desires, stirring memories ‘The Clash 2023’ Grand Champion John Rex signs with GMA Music

AFTER winning the title of Grand Champion of The Clash 2023, John Rex—the “Simpatikong Bokalista” from Caloocan City—has also opened an exciting new chapter in his musical journey by signing an exclusive contract with GMA Music.

“I’m extremely happy because I am able to do what I love for a living. This is what I’ve dreamed of, what I’ve prayed for, and now I am finally here, performing for a larger audience. I hope they’re happy because that’s really my ultimate goal. My aim is to perform and entertain many people,” said John Rex. Since his remarkable victory on The Clash 2023, John Rex’s life has undergone a significant transformation. He mentioned that he used to sing even before joining the singing competition, but now his audience has grown substantially since he became visible on television. Now, he is enthusiastic about continuing his musical journey and hopes for it to thrive further now that he is part of GMA Music.

John Rex also revealed his dreams for the future and expressed his desire to record songs for various GMA teleseryes. Additionally, he has set his sights on releasing his own original compositions soon. He also assured fans that they can also look forward to his debut single in the near future.

When asked about his favorite memory from The Clash 2023, he fondly shared, “It’s not visible on camera or on TV but the bond among us Clashers backstage is something special. In The Clash arena, you see us compete but before we step onstage, we’re like siblings, supporting each other as family. You wouldn’t feel the competition when we’re waiting for our turn; it felt like we were just friends who wanted to sing.”

As John Rex embarks on this exciting musical journey with GMA Music, fans can look forward to his future releases and the captivating music he is set to share with the world.

Cinemalaya calls for entries for 2025 edition Fresh from its successful 19th edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival now calls for submissions for its 2025 full-length category. The deadline for submissions is on or before 6 pm on November 17, 2023.

The country’s biggest independent film festival continues its pursuit of innovative and excellent filmmaking as it marks its 20th year of nurturing new independent filmmakers eager to make their mark in the film industry in 2025.

Those who are interested in submitting their entries may submit it online through forms.gle/UGr1ayAmASL2hSp98, or offline at the Film, Broadcast, and New Media Division office, located at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Annex Building, Vicente Sotto Street, Pasay City.

For online submissions, interested parties must submit the following requirements: the concept paper of the project containing the premise(s) of the film, the genre, the tagline, the key characters, and their descriptions in Filipino or English; a two-page synopsis/storyline of the film project; resume of the proponent/s; two recent photos of proponent/s; and a sample of the work directed by the proponent.

For offline submissions, participants should submit the duly accomplished 2025 Entry Form which can be downloaded from www.culturalcenter.gov.ph or www. cinemalaya.org; concept paper, storyline, resume of the proponents and recent photos. Submit in six copies in a long brown envelope properly labeled with the proponent’s name, title of film entry, and contact details. The sheets containing the concept paper must NOT bear the name of the proponent.

Full scripts will not be accepted.

Interested participants may submit a maximum of three entries. However, only one entry per proponent may be considered as a finalist. Works already in principal photography or post-production phase before July 2024 are disqualified, except for documentaries.

Works that are attached to film and television productions, as well as those of local streaming platforms, are eligible for submission as long as the works are not commissioned projects but originated from the filmmaker as a proponent.

Commissioned works from commercial platforms are disqualified for consideration.

By February 2, 2024, the Cinemalaya Competition Committee shall select 30 promising submissions, whose proponents will be invited to a pitching session for their respective projects. The initial selection would be narrowed down to 20 entries, whose proponents will undergo the Cinemalaya Film Lab, a three-month-long film-laboratory mentorship program which brings together resource persons from different aspects of filmmaking, from scriptwriting to directing, cinematography, performance, editing, production design, sound, music, production management, and promotion strategies.

For full mechanics, visit the CCP website (www. culturalcenter.gov.ph) or the Cinemalaya website (www. cinemalaya.org).

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N Adam Cast Forth, the Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges writes: “Was there a garden or was the garden a dream?

I ask myself slowly in the evening light, Almost for consolation, without delight, If that past was real or if it only seems Real to me now in misery, an illusion?”

All throughout another Argentine art, the film Esteros, the audience is urged to ask if what one is navigating is the treacherous waters of illusion versus reality. The great thing about this sensation is that you do not feel you have been tricked but, rather, you are accompanying two persons as they battle out life made complicated by childhood and youth as remembered and an adulthood filled with the tensions of what-could-have-beens.

That kind of simmering passion and the lack of promise of catharsis is what made this film by Papu Curotto.

There is first the story, with two young boys of the past where it all begins, and there are these two men in the present time. But here is where the magic of the narrative of Esteros lies: both time events are happening simultaneously before our very eyes as the story moves back and forth seamlessly between youth and adulthood.

Matias (played by Joaquin Parada as a boy) is spending a summer with his best friend Jeronimo (Blas Finardi Niz as a boy) in the latter’s hacienda.

Close to the property is a wide estuary, or wetlands (esteros), where the two have their adventures, not wild, but pure boyhood frolic—in the mud, on the water, and just everywhere in that garden. It is their paradise, to say the least.

They reach adolescence in that idyllic place, eternally summer in the story. And one cold evening, they give in to what adults would simply call an instinct, or young boys’ “natural experimentation” with their body. That, of course, is a reading that adults will use if only to assure themselves that their boys are not “abnormal.” The next morning, there is silence between Matias and Jeronimo. But, away from the gaze of the adults, the two uncover an intimacy they may not have a name for, that moment, but one that will fluently transform itself into memories. How they will cope with the remembrance will depend on how they will become as adults—Jeronimo becoming not so much as openly gay but comfortable about what he feels; Matias, almost in contrast, formal and forever holding back his emotions. But during that summer, in one of the most memorable moments of the film, they share a tight space on a hammock, falling asleep, and turning into a subject for the gaze of a mother’s camera. That mother, later on, in the conceit of the film, becomes us—the tolerant/ understanding member of society whose persona is so evolved that her only worry is how much she can love these two boys and not how she can repurpose her judgment of them.

Not all is neutral in the garden. As the two families of Matias and Jeronimo share a celebration, the two boys dance. For Jeronimo’s parents, it was a joy to see their son dance in gay (pardon the pun) abandon.

Matias’s father, by the power of a closeup, tells us he is not happy with the scene. Discomfited he may be, his face changes when Matias rushes towards Jeronimo and engages him in a kind of playful fist fight. They are proto-male! Everything is alright with the world.

As it turns out, Matias grows up into an alright

man. With a girlfriend. Never mind the uptightness and reserved manners. Jeronimo is out there in the open, kissing his male friends, now the source of discomfort for his old friend Matias. As the adult Matias, Ignacio Rogers is painful to watch as he tries so much to be what he has become at present. He side glances at Jeronimo whose freedom seems brazen to him. Is Matias jealous? Does he even care? Esteban Masturini as Matias has secured a patent to a longing look, almost reserved for his old friend. For all their contrast, the two share something in common—a sadness that knows no bounds and a hopelessness so terrifying because it appears to be the right solution to any impending tragic end to a love that may not be rekindled.

Contend with the past, which insists itself into the present when the two boys show us what happened after their initial bodily exploration: Jeronimo seeks a bond confirmation; Matias demonstrates his capacity for rejection. ¿Hubo un Jardín o fue el Jardín un sueño? Was there a garden or was the garden a dream?

The story of Esteros is an old plot. It is in the

retelling that an ancient story is recovered—slow but not plodding, the story of Matias and Jeronimo skips the common avenue of regrets. The film favors a lyrical tone so much so that when one reaches the end of this myth, one is left with more questions than answers. Shall the two boys now men be happy? Are they to give up what they have if only to prove that the past is true?

With very sparing dialogue, and actions that are full of ellipses rather than summations, Esteros is a lesson in restraint. It tells us how even the most heartbreaking plot and destructive emotions can be told with the graciousness of silences good cinema can offer. Count in the cinematography of Eric Elizondo visualizing for us landscapes of childhood—the Argentine expanse. This is the garden from which the Angel of Fate has the task of driving us away into the world of grown-ups, where pains and also furtive happiness are laid out in equal measure. The screenplay is by Andi Nachon. Esteros is produced by Hain Cine, Latina Studio and distributed by Breaking Glass Pictures. It is available on YouTube.

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British TV personality quits daytime show days after alleged kidnap plot LONDON—Holly Willoughby, one of Britain’s most high-profile television personalities, announced on Tuesday that she is stepping down from her presenting role on the ITV network’s flagship daytime program This Morning, days after a man was charged in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her. Willoughby, who has been off air since Thursday as a result of the security scare, said on Instagram that she is standing down after 14 years in her role presenting This Morning, a magazine program that mixes celebrity interviews and entertainment news with discussions about current affairs.

“I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning,” the 42-year old said.

“Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family.”

ITV, a commercial broadcaster, praised Willoughby

and said it looked forward to working with her again in the future.

“Holly has brought her unique brand of warmth, energy, humor and fun to one of the country’s most popular daytime shows, and everyone on the program will miss her enormously,” Kevin Lygo, managing director of media and entertainment at ITV, said.

Her departure follows last Friday’s news that Gavin Plumb, a 36-year-old shopping center security officer, had been arrested over the alleged plot. Plumb is due to appear at a plea hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court, around 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of London, on November 3.

This Morning has had a difficult year. Willoughby’s former cohost Phillip Schofield left the show earlier this year after he admitted to having a relationship with a younger male former colleague. AP

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Israeli team: Basketball never stops

Senator Jinggoy recognizes Gilas

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ENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada filed a resolution extolling Gilas Pilipinas players on their historic victory in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

“The success of Gilas Pilipinas brings immense pride and honor to the country and exalts the overall image of the nation,” Estrada said.

The Philippines regained the Asian Games gold medal it last won in the 1961 edition in Jakarta. Before that, Filipinos were unbeatable in Asiad basketball from 1951 in New Delhi, 1954 in Manila and 1958 in Tokyo, Japan.

Gilas beat Jordan, 70-60, in the final in Hangzhou.

In his Senate Resolution No. 823, Estrada said Gilas’s victory also established Team Philippines as one of the greatest national basketball teams in the region with a total of five gold medals in the Asian Games.

“The remarkable players of the national basketball team demonstrated unparalleled teamwork and sportsmanship throughout their campaign and embodied the Filipinos’ unyielding spirit and resilience,” he said.

“Their momentous achievement also proves the Filipinos’ skill and capacity to succeed in the sport against taller opponents, higher-ranking teams, and seemingly insurmountable odds and challenges.”

He added: “Our exemplary athletes has become role models for the younger generation to also take up sports as a worthwhile endeavor and to foster physical health, self-discipline, strength of character, perseverance, and excellence.”

Gilas delivered the country’s fourth gold media in the Asiad following the victories of Ernest John “EJ” Obiena in men’s pole vault, Margarita Ochoa and Annie Ramirez in jiu-jitsu.

A copy of the resolution will be given to each of the basketball athletes, coaches and members of Gilas, Estrada said.

Ancajas excited on world title fight vs Inoue

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By Josef Ramos

ORMER world champion Jerwin “The Pretty Boy” Ancajas expressed excitement about the Top Rank’s latest approval of his upcoming world title fight against Japanese reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue on November 15 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

In a video interview with BusinessMirror on Thursday, the 31-year-old Ancajas said he would avoid the mistakes that caused him to lose the İnternational Boxing Federation super flyweight title that he held for a long time.

He thanked Top Rank for giving him a shot at the world title of Inoue, younger brother of unbeaten unified super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue “After losing my belt, I never expect that I will receive another crack to become a world champion again,” Ancajas said. “It’s another great opportunity that should not be wasted.”

Ancajas gave the interview after a sparring session at the Knucklehead Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Top Rank owner Bob Arum gave Ancajas the opportunity to fight Inoue in a 12-rounder.

Manager and head trainer Joven Jimenez said Ancajas has never ceased to train in Las Vegas since he decided to climb from 115 lbs to 118 lbs in February, four months after his failed bid to regain his belt from Fernando Daniel Martinez in their October 2022 rematch.

Ancajas didn’t disappoint in his second fight as a bantamweight by beating Colombian Wilner Soto via a fifth-round knockout in a non-title bout in Minnesota last June 26.

“My condition as well as my confidence is improving by the day. I am thankful to sir Sean Gibbons [president of MP Promotions] for helping us nail this fight,” he said.

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EW YORK—Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said their opponent from Israel still wants to play an exhibition game Thursday night in Brooklyn, days after the country was attacked

by Hamas militants.

Maccabi Ra’anana will be opening a three-game tour against NBA teams. Nets center Nic Claxton questioned Wednesday whether the game should be played because of the ongoing war that has already claimed more than 2,300 lives.

“We feel for the players that we’re playing against,” the center said. “I don’t know if we should be playing the game personally. I don’t think we should be playing the game.”

Asked why he felt that way, Claxton responded: “Because there’s bigger things in the world going on than basketball.”

But Vaughn said canceling the game would be against the wishes of the team from the Israeli National League.

“Just organizationally, we have been in contact with Maccabi and Maccabi has reiterated to us that they do want to play the game,” Vaughn said.

Maccabi Ra’anana will also visit Cleveland and Minnesota. Last year, it faced the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City and Portland during the preseason.

The UEFA, meanwhile, has postponed Israel’s European Championship qualifying game against host Kosovo on Sunday.

The decision by European soccer’s

WORLD CUP CHAMP

Austria’s Valentina Holl jumps to victory in the women’s downhill at the International Cycling Union World Cup staged over the weekend in Beaupre, Quebec. AP

Obiena heads outstanding cast in ‘September to remember’

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OLE vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena carried the cudgels in a “September to remember” for Philippines sports.

The world No. 2 Obiena lived up to his lofty billing and produced the country’s first gold medal in Hangzhou with an Asian Games record-breaking mark of 5.90 meters.

The feat sparked an early rush of one gold, one silver and six bronze medals for Team Philippines in the initial skirmishes of the 19th Asiad and gave Obiena the Philippine Sportswriters Association’s nod as top achiever for the month.

Also shining bright was tennis sensation Alex Eala, who ended a 61-year medal drought for Philippine tennis with her bronze in women’s singles.

She teamed up with Francis Casey Alcantara for a podium finish in mixed doubles.

Silver medalist in wushu Arnel Andal (men’s 56kg) and bronze medalists Patrick King Perez (taekwondo poomsae men’s individual), Clemente Tabugara J.r (wushu sanda men’s 65kg), Gideon

Padua (wushu sanda men’s 60kg) and Jones Inso (wushu men’s taijijian) joined the march of achievers.

In faraway Genk in Belgium, Kevin Pascua led a 1-1-1 gold-silverbronze harvest for the country in the OCR World Championship.

Pascua won the world title in the men’s OCR 110 meter, while Precious Cabuya and Kaizen de la Serna placed 2-3 in the distaff side.

The Jordan Clarkson-led Gilas Pilipinas wrapped up its stint in the Fiba World Cup with a 96-75 rout of China in the classification stage to finish 24th overall and clinch a spot to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

The country also celebrated the successful hosting of the World Cup highlighted by a new record crowd of 38,115 set on opening night during the Philippines-Dominican Republic duel at the Philippine Arena.

It was another triumphant month for Obiena, who in August sat sideby-side with the Little League Softball World Series-conquering Bago City girls’ team in the PSA’s honor roll.

44-member team vies in Asian swimfest

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ERNEST JOHN “EJ” OBIENA’S recordbreaking performance in Hangzhou is tops on scribes’ list.

Record 12 squads seeing action in PVL All-Filipino tourney

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HE Premier Volleyball League (PVL) has prepared a conference to remember—the Second All-Filipino Conference— which kicks off Sunday at the Smart Arena Coliseum with the biggest gathering of volley talents spread out among 12 teams.

The record field underscores the tremendous growth the league has gained the last few years with the organizing Sports Vision vowing to carry out the mission of providing the fans action-packed and highly-

charged duels.

“We are incredibly proud to present the biggest PVL tournament yet, featuring 12 teams,” PVL and Sports Vision president Ricky Palou said. “This season’s All-Filipino Conference is a testament to the league’s continuous growth and the unwavering support of our fans.”

“We are dedicated to providing the highest level of volleyball competition in the country and this tournament will undoubtedly deliver on that promise,” he added.

And there could be no better way to launch a conference that putting up an explosive three-game bill to be highlighted by two of the league’s top crowd-drawers— Creamline and Choco Mucho— which clash at 7 p.m.

Gerflor and newcomer Nxled kick off hostilities at 3 p.m. with each side ready and eager to showcase their worth and at the same time build confidence and momentum for the tough grind ahead.

HILIPPINE Aquatics is looking at a lean 44-member national junior team to the 11th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships set December 3 to 6 at the New Clark Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac.

Eight boys and eight girls will compete in the 12-14 and 15-17 age groups, while six boys and six girls will vie in the 18-over class, according to tournament director Chito Rivera.

They will be selected from national tryouts that started with the recent concluded Dahunog Swim Fest (Visayas and Mindanao qualification) in Dipolog City and the Manila leg set October 13 to 15 at the Teofilo Ildefonso Swimming Pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

The tryouts are organized by Philippine Aquatics headed by President Miko Vargas and secretary-general Batangas 1st District Rep. Eric Buhain.

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competitions with a win in the 200 meters with a time of 22.22 seconds while teammate Dacunes topped the 100 meters in 11:20 seconds.

Jardin and Dacunes then worked with John Martin and Alexander Padilla to win the men’s 4x-100m relay in 44.50 seconds as well as the 4x400-m relay with a clocking of 3.38.87 seconds.

Not to be outdone, the Lady Falcons led by Christine Guergio, collected two gold medals in the Navy’s women’s contest after winning the 100 in 13.46 seconds and the 200.

times after the two tryouts will be considered for the Philippine team.

“The best way to select the best swimmers is through a national tryout. We did this during the Southeast Asian Age Group Selection last August and the results are very satisfying,” said Buhain, a Philippine Sports Hall of Famer.

“Our 18-man team won a total of 16 medals, including two golds, in that regional tournament,” he added.

Provisionary status were given Jennuel Booh De Leon of Aklan and Jie Angela Mikaela Talosig of Midsayap in North Cotabato in the Mindanao leg held over the weekend.

GM Torre leads Ozamis 7-in-1 chessfest

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ALL of Famer Eugene Torre and other grandmasters (GMs) take the spotlight in the First Governor Henry S. Oaminal 7-in-1 Chess Festival set November 10 to 12 at the Ozamis City Auditorium in Misamis Occidental.

Adamson U shines in ROTC Games DAMSON University swept Navy’s athletics competitions while St. Jude College of Quezon City dominated the Air Force events of the Reserved Officers Training Corps Games National Capital Region (NCR) Leg at the PhilSports oval in Pasig City.

Kent Jardin and Denmark Dacunes led the Soaring Falcons with three gold medals each and joined hands in the relay events in a mighty show of firepower in the Navy bracket.

Jardin opened the two-day athletics

governing body—following Hamas’s surprise attack—adds to a fixture backlog.

UEFA said in a statement Thursday that the game in Pristina cannot be played “because the Israeli authorities currently do not allow their national team to travel abroad.”

Israel is now two games behind schedule in a tight qualifying group where it is competing with Switzerland and Romania for the toptwo spots. Two teams advance to the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

Israel was scheduled to host group leader Switzerland on Thursday in Tel Aviv and that game was postponed late Sunday. It will now be played November 15 though it is unclear if Israel can safely host games.

Israel now is due to play three Euro 2024 qualifiers in the one-week international break next month designed for just two games.

A home game for Israel against Romania on November 18—intended to be played in Jerusalem—has shaped as decisive for the final standings.

The delayed Kosovo-Israel game could prevent UEFA making the qualifying playoffs draw on November 23 as scheduled.

Israel will go to the playoffs even if it finishes third in the qualifying group because last year it topped a Nations League group in the second tier.

Israel has never played at the finals of a European Championship tournament. Israel started playing in the competition as a UEFA member in Euro 1996 qualifying. AP

OFFICIALS of the Premiere Volleyball League (seated from left) chairman Tony Liao, competition director Sherwin Malonzo, FVP/head, Channel Management and Programming Sienna Olaso and Carissa Guilas, head of Channel Management and Programming, pose with the captains of the 12 teams seeing action in the Second All-Filipino Conference.

Torre, Asia’s first GM, will be featured in the first of the seven events in the three-day chessfest as he plays simultaneous exhibition matches with 13-time Philippine Open champion GM Joey Antonio and other superstars on opening day.

The country’s top and aspiring players will then take center stage in the individual, team rapid and blitz tournaments where a total pot of P500,000 will be up for grabs in four categories.

The rapid tournament, which applies a 9-round Swiss system, also dangles a spot to the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines national championship for the winner, who will also bag P30,000 top prize.

Aside from the simul, individual and team tournaments, age group, executive and armageddon roundrobin events are also lined up for invited chess masters in the threeday tournament.

There will also be chess lectures from grandmasters and superstars for masters and students of the sport.

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BYD’S ‘SEAL’ OF EXCELLENCE

THE BYD Seal all-electric sports sedan Story & photos

by Randy S. Peregrino

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OP Chinese EV maker BYD recently showcased the latest addition to its growing all-electric model lineup—the Seal sports sedan.

This high-performance EV sports sedan is already making rounds in the ASEAN market. To showcase the capabilities of the all-electric Seal, BYD hosted select motoring media members from the Asia-Pacific region.

Dubbed “Innovation meets acceleration,” the Asia-Pacific media track day was held at the Zhuhai International Circuit in China to fully experience the EV sports sedan.

Design-wise, BYD adapted the marine aesthetics design. From the front’s of the “X” design concept to the impressive and dynamic waistline, the overall look exudes sporty styling.

ROTATING 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system The headlights feature a unique double U-shaped light clusters that are staggered to provide a stereo effect. The taillight shape, meantime, is arranged in a dot matrix and runs through the whole rear end. It is important to note that former Audi Group’s head designer Wolfgang Egger is BYD’s global design director.

Inside, it is impossible to ignore the pronounced rotating 15.6-inch multimedia touchscreen display, as well as a full-size digital driver’s display. The infotainment system features an intelligent voice assistant.

With the BYD App, it allows drivers to remotely control functions like the climate control. An onboard 4G connection supports over-the-air updates, which can include new features. Another interesting element is the crystal-designed shifter clustered with other driving controls.

BYD, claims that the integrated sport seats are engineered with ergonomic pr inciples to ma ximize comfort. The front seats are not only electrically adjustable, but also heated and wrapped in diamond pattern cushions. Of course, there is a panoramic sunroof. When it comes to high-quality audio system, the vehicle’s HIFI Dynaudio Premium Sound boasts a 12 state-of-the-art speakers.

With several versions available depending on the region, the entrylevel with standard range is fitted with a single-motor (rear-wheel drive) generating 150kW (200 hp) of power.

The top-spec version’s motor power is up to 390 kWh (160 kW front and 230 kW rear). Battery capacity ranges from 61.4 to 82.5 kWh. What is new and first to the Seal is the Cell-toBody (CTB) technology thanks to the all-new e-Platform 3.0 electric vehicle

platform. The technology allows the brand’s proprietary Blade battery to be integrated into the base frame, adding to the assurance of better structural integrity. More so, high-speed charging is not a problem. Charging in just 26 minutes is possible thanks to the 150-kWh DC charger (from SOC 30 percent to 80 percent).

Another world ’s first is BYD’s mass-produced 8-in-1 electric powertrain system. According to BYD, they have an exceptional vertical integration capabilities within the supply chain. It integrates eight key components incorporating VCU, BMS, MCU, PDU, DC-DC controller, on-board charger, driver and transmission, producing greatly optimizing space utilization and energy efficiency.

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse), rear-cross traffic alert assist, lane-keep assist and emergency lane-keep assist are all standard, to name a few.

Cargo-wise, aside from a spacious 400-liter rear trunk, there is also an additional 53 liters of storage space in the front trunk (with cover). Moreover, there is an advanced energysaving heat pump system (standard feature). The system operates in a broad range of temperatures and designed to highly utilize residual heat from surroundings, the powertrain, passenger compartment and even the batteries. It enhances the thermal efficiency and reduces energy loss whether heating or cooling. Therefore,

the low-temperature driving range is increased.

Full-track experience THE Zhuhai International Circuit have long stretches, several tight hairpins and bends. It was the perfect venue to demonstrate the EV sedan’s driving dynamics. Boarded the rear-wheel drive version, the electric motor’s instantaneous torque immediately took over upon takeoff. While it was not a surprised, especially for an EV, the Seal’s high-powered electric motor has more juice to retain the swift speed increments toward high-speed. The total absence of vibration and sound, except for the muff led tire noise, will challenge anyone’s awareness of the car swiftly and effortlessly hitting extreme high speeds in the stretches.

Every curve entry and exit demonstrated the vehicles chassis control system. Since the Seal is built as a sports

sedan, its is equipped with the brand’s company-developed DiSus Intelligent Body Control System providing variable damping settings. Sudden turns on high speed was manageable and made the vehicle retained its form.

The series of tight hairpins and curves demonstrated the Seal’s latest iTAC (Intelligence Torque Adaption Control) technology, as its own version of torque vectoring. Because of the system’s ability to allocate the correct amount of torque on the rear wheels, including from shifting and reduction, the system prevented the vehicle from skidding, particularly while passing puddles and slippery portions. Even so, every critical acceleration during turn exit was manageable due to regained tire traction.

According to BYD, with iTAC, vehicle dynamics restoration has evolved beyond traditional methods of power take-off reduction. The advanced system efficiently minimizes or eliminates skidding, unlocking the full potential of the vehicle’s power.

Not only does it enhance safety, but it also elevates the overall handling comfort, ensuring a smooth and secure driving experience.

The system was best showcased during abrupt turns at faster speeds after hitting the brakes hard to reduce the rate instantly. Of course, braking also played a vital role as the ABS system worked hard to avoid wheel locks. The full-track experience enabled the Seal to showcase its track/ tarmac superiority. Indeed, electric power is absolute and consistent. The entire session happened so fast that we ended up wanting more.

SEVERAL units of BYD Seal ready to takeoff

Volvo’s major move on electric cars

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HE seeming arrival of electric vehicles has pushed car companies to double their efforts in a bid to hit the finish line first. The trend is here: Get there ahead of the pack.

Volvo has made that obvious by unveiling recently not just one but two models: The New Volvo C40 and the XC40 Recharge model.

Pl ay f u l l y t o ut e d a s Vo l v o’s “twin” models, these 100 percent electric Volvos share similarities.

However, they still exude a dist i nc t i nd iv idu a l it y a nd appea l.

“Our pure electric Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge are siblings that carry the trademark Volvo DNA of safety, quality, and sustainability,” said Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, Volvo PH President and CEO. “Yet even identical twins still have different personalities, as does our all-electric duo. One thing for sure is that both Volvos are designed to provide our customers with the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way.”

More from Paolo Ella, Volvo’s esteemed spokesman: “Both the Volvo C40 and XC40

Recharge are based on Volvo’s advanced vehicle platform called the Compac t Mo du l a r A rc h ite c t u re (CM A). “ These models have the same All-Wheel Drive (AWD) twin-motor powertrain and run at 408 electric horsepower and 660 Nm of torque.

The Volvo C40 accelerates at 4.7s (0-100kph) while the Volvo XC40 rockets at 4.9s (0-100kph) on zero emissions mode. “ This next-generation electric powertrain increases the capacity of the C40 and XC40 Recharge SUVs, giving a longer range of 549 km and 537 km, respectively. It also offers quicker DC fast charging, normally from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 27 minutes.

“Additionally, customers will receive premium leather-free upholstery interiors in the pure electric C40 and XC40 Recharge, as well as a panoramic sunroof, advanced air purifier system, and smart cabin solutions, among others.

“Both the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge come with one of the best infotainment systems on the market, jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system. With Google built in, a Volvo electric car seamlessly connects you and your digital life.

“The twin models are also equipped with a 13-speaker Harman Kardon system that has a staggering 600 Watts of total power output.

“Volvo’s advanced air purifier system is also available in the Volvo

C40 and XC40 Recharge models. This system prevents up to 80 percent of hazardous PM 2.5 particles from entering the cabin.

“Volvo Cars was the first established carmaker to commit to all-out electrification in 2017. The announcement made at the United Nations (UN) assembly was a watershed moment in the industry. The company’s groundbreaking electrification strategy has since been recognized by the UN, with other carmakers following suit.

Today, all cars in the Volvo range have an electrified version. Volvo’s plan is to become a fully electric car company by 2030, with the ambition for all new cars to be pure electric.

“In the Philippines, Volvo was also the first car brand that launched a Plug-in Hybrid variant for a range of models. Subsequently, a range of boost hybrids were introduced in the Volvo XC40, XC60, XC90, and S90 models.

“These all-new, all-electric Volvo models come at a special introductory price of P3,990,000.00 for the XC40 Recharge and P4,190,000.00 for the C40 Recharge.”

PEE STOP Nelda Castro reports that the limited Mitsubishi Xpander Cross Outdoor edition, which embraces a “rugged SUV image” inspired by Ogawa designs, is now available in all Mitsubishi dealerships nationwide at a stunningly low price of P1.393 million. Visit mitsubishi-motors.com.ph for more details.