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them. This allows everyone to see who are listed in the registry and if farmer doesn’t see his name then he shall coordinate with the PCA immediately,” he explained at a recent dialogue with coconut farmers.

Latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that the government’s gross borrowings during the 10-month period fell by 5.99 percent from P2.92 trillion a year ago.

“The list will be posted in public spaces where people can easily see

“It is better that we do protective preventive measures than get exposed again. We have a lot to lose,” Oplas said. “We should do it now so that we can open just before Christmas. If it gets contained, we can open it again.”Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development (ACERD) Associate Director Ser Percival K. Peña-Reyes said closing the country’s borders would be effective but should still adhere to the standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

OPTIONAL MASKS Travelers at NAIA Terminal 1 in Parañaque wear their face mask inside the premises of the airport on Monday, September 12, 2022. Malacañang on Monday issued Executive Order No. 3, allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks outdoors, as long as these areas are not crowded and have adequate ventilation. The Department of Transportation still encourages the public to wear facemasks inside public transportation vehicles, though. NONIE REYES

T he country’s top import for July was electronic products which ac counted for 22.8 percent of total imports. Electronic product ship ments amounted to $2.77 billion, a contraction of 1.5 percent from the $2.81 billion in July 2021.

The bulk of the amount was sourced from Fixed Rate Treasury Bonds (P1.19 trillion), followed by short-term borrowings from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or BSP (P540 billion), Retail Treasury Bonds/Premyo Bonds (P463.3 billion), Retail Onshore Dollar Bonds (P80.84 billion). In the same period, there was also a net redemption of Treasury Bills amounting to P43.94 billion.

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T he Department of Health (DOH) has been pushing for the extension of the State of Calamity to give the gov ernment more time to amend Repub lic Act 11525 or the Covid-19 Vaccina tion Program Act of 2021, particularly its provisions for procurement.

With only two months left for this year, the latest figure is already equivalent to 89.6 percent of its P3.07-trillion borrowing program.

H owever, semiconductors re mained the country’s top import with shipments amounting to $13.72 billion in 2022, a 13.8-per cent growth from $12.059 billion in January to July 2021.

lion net inflows recorded in the comparable period in 2021.

Broken down, gross domestic borrowings from January to October settled at P2.23 trillion, down by 5.08 percent from P2.35 trillion in 2020.

“My recommendation is to protect the borders. Do not allow people with a history of travel to countries with positive cases to enter,” Oplas said. “We should be more restrictive. [We have to be] more protective in terms of our Oplasmeasures.”saidthat while this will be a setback to some industries, this is a fair measure considering that this could help prevent placing the country in another strict lockdown,

LOSING the country’s borders is one of the most immediate courses of action the government must take to prevent the latest Covid-19 variant, Omicron, from reaching Philippine shores, according to local economists.

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Net debt redemption means there were more debts repaid compared to the amount borrowed during the period.

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Rosales said the PCA will not stop updating its list of coconut farmers and enjoined them to register in order to reap the benefits of the decades-long idled coconut levy fund. “We will not stop at 3.1 million. We hope that more individuals will register in our coconut farmers registry,” he said.

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“ Kung papatay patay [If we’re slow] and we get caught flat-footed, [that’s risky] We were too reactive instead of proactive before. We should learn from that,” PeñaReyes said. “It’s a delicate balancing act. We need to push testing and tracing to be properly informed of our decisions. Blanket/shotgun approaches could have dire consequences on the economy.”

PESO EXCHANGE RATES n US 56.9180 n JAPAN 0.3997 n UK 66.2184 n HK 7.2518 n CHINA 8.1822 n SINGAPORE 40.7197 n AUSTRALIA 38.9148 n EU 57.4416 n KOREA 0.0413 n SAUDI ARABIA 15.1499 Source: BSP (September 12, 2022)

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programs as President Duterte is expected to sign the industry development plan in early 2022.

effect on the economy.

R izal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) said the June FDI inflows to the county was partly weighed by higher in flation and interest rates globally, along with some wait-and-see stance while waiting for the new administration to assume office on June 30, 2022.

By Samuel P. Medenilla @sam_medenilla

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be extending the State of National Calamity to help “pre serve its benefits” to the health sector.

The PCA’s next step is to conduct an exclusion-inclusion procedure by making the updated farmers’ registry public, providing everyone the opportunity to check the veracity of the list, Rosales added.

ORE than 3 million coconut farmers and workers are now registered with the government’s registry, which serves as the basis for the number of people to be covered by the utilization of the P75-billion coconut levy fund.

I n a press conference on Monday, Press Secretary Beatrix “Trixie” CruzAngeles disclosed Marcos could possi bly extend the status by another three months. “But only for the purpose of preserving the benefits under it, such as but not limited to the indem nification...emergency procurement, special risk allowance for health care workers,” Angeles said.

PHL SHARE IN ASIAN BANANA EXPORTS DOWN TO 60%

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for government to be proactive in imposingPreviousthem.instances when the country had the opportunity to impose travel restrictions did not prevent the spread of Covid-19. That was mainly because the decision was not made immediately, he said.

He noted Hong Kong, which has confirmed a case of the Omicron variant, will also fall under the Yel-

This muted the increase in their net investments in eq uity capital and reinvestment of earnings,” the BSP said in a statement. FDIareinvestments that are made by foreign players to the Philippines in the hopes of longterm return.

The new variant is a threat, especially with the holidays coming up and more foreigners being allowed to travel to the Philippines, De La Salle University economist Maria Ella Oplas toldTheBusinessMirror.holidaysusually bring in Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are eager to spend Christmas

“On the other hand, if people would see names on the list and they think they are not coconut farmers or their details are incorrect, they can report it to the PCA for immediate action,” he added.

7-MO PHL IMPORT BILL UP 25.9% ON FUEL SHIPMENTS

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T he FAO added that the Phil ippines banana exports last year plunged by 37 percent year-onyear to 2.4 million metric tons (MMT) from 3.8 MMT.

Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Deputy Administrator Roel M. Rosales said about 3.11 million coconut farmers and farm workers have been registered with the government since it started up-

The cumulative growth was due to the expansion in nonresidents’ net investments in debt instruments, which more than offset the decrease in their net placements of equity capital [other than reinvestment of earn ings],” the BSP said.

PEOPLE walk past the mural of Gat Andres Bonifacio at Manila City Hall Underpass. The country will celebrate the 158th birth anniversary of Filipino revolutionary hero Gat Andres Bonifacio on Tuesday, November 30.

HE share in Asian banana exports of the Philippines, the world’s second-largest banana exporter, continued to shrink as it plunged to just 60 percent last year from 90 per cent amid growing competition from neighboring producing countries.TheUnited Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said the Philippines’s stature as Asia’s key banana exporter is now being rocked by persisting production woes worsened by stiff competition against growing banana suppli ers in the region.

P SA said the country’s import payments amounted to $80.49 billion between January and July in 2022, higher than the $63.92 billion posted in the same period in 2021.Triple-digit growth was record ed by Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials with an increase of 111.9 percent to $14.31 billion in the January to July period in 2022 from $6.75 billion in 2021.

Meanwhile, gross foreign borrowings in the same period also contracted by 9.7 percent to P518.7 billion from last year’s P574.4 billion.

Under Proclamation No. 1218 issued by former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the State of National Calamity should have expired on September 12, 2022.

What is needed, Peña-Reyes told this newspaper, is for travel restrictions to be put in place swiftly and

Rosales explained that about 500,000 coconut farmers and workers were added to the PCA’s 2018 list that had about 2.5 million coconut farmers and farm workers.

BSP: June FDI inflows plunge by 51.5% to $471M

Omicron risk spurs revival of rulesquarantineinPHL

Broken down, equity capital placements during the month were sourced mostly from Japan, the United States, Singapore, and Switzerland. Investments were channeled mainly to the manufacturing; real estate; and information and communication industries.Despitethe decline, the cumu lative value of FDIs for the first six months of the year still rose slightly compared to its January to June level in 2021.

D ata from the Central Bank showed that long-term invest ments made by foreign inves tors hit $471 million in June this year, lower by 51.5 percent from the June 2021 level of $971 million. TheBSP attributed the drop in FDI inflows during the month to the drop in non-residents’

‘Close borders, cut Omicron exposure risk’

By Cai U. Ordinario @caiordinario

A part from this, the import of Office and Electronic data process ing (EDP) Machines also surged 209.3 percent to $19.75 million in 2022 from the same period in 2021.

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The updating of the coconut farmers registry is mandated by Republic Act (RA) 11524 or the Coconut Industry Trust Fund Act.

A s of press time, Malacañang has yet to come out with an official issu ance for the said extension.

This reportedly had a par ticularly detrimental effect on small scale banana producers in the country, who struggled to procure the necessary agricul tural inputs to meet the quality requirements of export markets,” it said.“Importers from China and Ja pan, the two major destinations for bananas from the Philippines, reportedly reduced their orders from smaller producers substan tially due to quality concerns,” it added.

AuthorityStatisticstoperiod,Januarypercentbillcountry’scausedSHIPMENTSoffuelfromabroadtheimporttojump25.9inthetoJulyaccordingthePhilippine(PSA).

of Panama disease. Furthermore, the FAO explained that produc tion woes in the Philippines were worsened by hurricane damage and high costs of planting inputs.

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net investments in debt instru ments of their local affiliates due to higher repayments dur ing the month. “

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O ther imports that recorded the highest increases in 2022 included corn which posted a growth of 98.3 percent to $19.27 million; manu factured fertilizers, 57.5 percent to $656.49 million; and other crude materials, 53.4 percent to $771.97 million in the January to July pe riod in 2022.

with their loved ones, while foreigners living in temperate regions usually want to relax in tropical countries like the Philippines. This year’s influx of OFWs is expected to be heavier since many of them were unable to come home for the holidays in December 2020.

Meanwhile, data for July 2022 alone showed imports amounted to $12.14 billion, a growth of 21.5 percent from the $9.99 billion in July 2021.

The PCA official noted that the completion of the initial list of coconut farmers registry would be just in time for the expected rollout of coconut levy-funded

Since these are in the coun try for a longer term compared to their short-term counterpart, the foreign portfolio investments (FPI), FDI usually create jobs for Filipinos and have a multiplier

HE Bangko Sentral ng Pili pinas (BSP) reported on Monday that foreign direct investments (FDI) to the country declined by more than 50 percent in June this year.

dating its registry following the enactment of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund law.

This was raised through global bonds (P146.17 billion), program loans (P139.98 billion), euro-denominated bonds (P121.97 billion), a project loan (P86.41 billion), and yen-denominated samurai bonds (P24.19 billion).

A fter the extension, Angeles said the government will study the lift ing of the state of calamity. “We will transition out of the state of calamity after further review,” Angeles said.

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In previous years, some 90 percent of Asian banana exports originated in the Philippines, which ranks as the second leading global banana exporter behind Ecuador, but this share fell to some 60 percent in 2021,” FAO said in its final Banana Market Review 2021 report published recently.FAOexplained that Philippine banana production continues to suffer from “severe” production difficulties brought about by the “combined impact” of the Co vid-19 pandemic and the spread

O n a year-to-date basis, FDI net inflows for the first half of the year reached $4.6 billion, higher by 3.1 percent than the $4.5 bil

NTERNATIONAL concerns over the possible spread of the more infectious Omicron Covid-19 variant prompted the government to reimpose mandatory facility-based quarantine for all arriving passengers in the country. Acting Presidential spokesperson Karlo B. Nograles announced on Sunday that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) suspended the implementation of its Resolution No. 150A (s.2021), effectively imposing stricter protocols for all inbound travelers. Tonote, IATF Resolution 150A had allowed fully vaccinated non-visa travelers from Green List areas to enter the country without the need for facility-based quarantine as long as they secure negative Reverse TranscriptionPolymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR) test within 72 hours prior to their “Exceptdeparture. forcountries classified as ‘Red,’ the testing and quarantine protocols for all inbound international travelers in all ports of entry shall comply with the testing and quarantine protocols for ‘Yellow’ list countries,” Nograles said, citing the provision of IATF Resolution

which, she said, the economy can no longer afford.

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T he report also showed that the Philippines’s food crisis worsened during the pandemic as the sup ply chain disruptions affected the availability and prices of chicken, meat and agricultural products.

C ompleting the top 5 major im port trading partners with their corresponding import values and percent shares to the total imports included the Republic of Korea, $1.28 billion or a 10.6 percent of total imports; Indonesia, $1.22 billion or 10.1 percent; Japan, $1.06 billion or 8.7 percent; and Singapore, $759.75 million or 6.3

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L uzon Grid is on red alert for in terval hours from 1:00-6:00 p.m. and on the yellow alert status on in terval hours from 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m-9:00 p.m., according to the grid operator.

P wC Philippines Chairman Emeritus and ESG Leader Alex Cabrera noted, “The CEO survey results tell us the journey that we should take, as well as a mirror on where we are. The collective insights of leaders give everyone a level of confidence on how to plan their journey, where they are lagging, as well as what could set them apart.”

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“Compounding that problem was the tripping of the transmis sion system yesterday; and when it tripped, several plants were also out. Over 3,400 MW was cut off from the plants—unplanned—and there was an emergency shutdown,” she added, speaking mostly in Filipino.

Meanwhile, for the Philippines to progress, the CEOs identified accountability and transparency,

“All three registered doubledigit growth in exports in 2021, shipping some 300 000 to 350 000 tonnes each,” the FAO said.

Commodities that posted high growth in July were Metalliferous Ores and Metal Scrap which grew 293.4 percent to $231.12 million; Articles of Apparel, accessories, 102.5 percent to $75.09 million; and Animal and Vegetable Oils and Fats, 75 percent to $258 million.

T he DTI, in a Viber message to reporters, said, “Secretary Fred is Co-Chair of the FIRB. The Board is in agreement with the issuance and will be meeting soon to draft final resolution.”

accounted for 2.7 percent of all PPE and medical supply shipments in July 2022. Compared to June, this was a 911.7-percent growth.

For his part, IT and Business Process Association of the Philip pines (IBPAP) President and CEO Jack Madrid said, “We’re relieved and we are also looking forward to more permanent and muchneeded solutions.”

percent.Byeconomic bloc, APEC membercountries were the biggest suppliers of the country’s imported goods in July 2022 with a share of $10.45 billion or 86.1 percent of the total.

T he import value of surgical gloves skyrocketed 1,224.78 per cent in July to $1.54 million and

“We assure the public that the DOE is verifying the cause of the forced outages this morning as there appears to be no fuel supply con straints,” he said.

H e added, “This solution will not only put PEZA on an equal footing with the [Board of Investments] BOI since both agencies offer the same incen tives to their [registered busi ness enterprises] RBEs [wheth er domestic or export-market oriented], but will also make the Philippines apace with In dia and other forward-thinking economies that have adopted WFH and hybrid work as the new normal.”

Despite shrinking market share in Asian banana exports, the Phil ippines remained as the world’s sec ond-largest exporter of bananas for the fourth consecutive year in 2021 (Related story: https://business mirror exporter-fao/) phl-still-second-largest-banana-.com.ph/2022/05/30/

A few CEOs also say that supply

incident. “SIPS is done so as not to worsen the problem. As part of that precaution to maintain the integrity of the grid, Sual and Masinloc was disconnected,” she explained.

NGCP did not reply as of press time when asked for more details on the tripping of transmission lines. S ources, however, said there was a “tripping of Nagsaag-Bolo 500 kV lines 1 &2 causing the activation of SIPS [System Integrity Protection Scheme], affecting Sual and Masin loc Iplants.”naninterview, Alabanza clari fied that it was not the activation of the SIPS that led to the red alert

O f the 119 CEOs who respond ed to the survey of PwC and MAP, 52 percent said it will take more than two years for the Philippine economy to recover. The PwC re port noted, “To recover from the pandemic, the CEOs say that the government should prioritize agri culture, education and healthcare in the next two years.”

While self-sufficiency has been the government’s long-term goal, challenges such as poor infrastruc ture, backyard farming, lack of in novation as well as the ineffective implementation of the agrarian re form program prevented the coun try from fully producing its agricul tural needs,” the report stated.

chain and labor constraints will negatively affect their businesses because of Covid-19. Currently, the report noted, businesses are still experiencing logistical bottlenecks and raw material shortages.

T his was followed by East Asia with an import value of $5.59 bil lion or a 46 percent share as well as the Asean with $3.7 billion or 30.5 percent of total imports.

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I n July 2022, the total import for Covid-19 vaccine was valued at $37.97 million, a 63.6-percent decline year-on-year but a 1,777.9percent growth month-on-month.

I n fact, 67 percent of the CEOs listed corruption among the factors that will delay the Philippines’s economic recovery; while 38 per cent said lower investments, both foreign and domestic, will also stall recovery. Meanwhile, 30 percent of the executives said political uncer tainty will be the culprit.

retary Rogelio Singson said at the virtual press briefing on Monday, “If we really want to develop a good investment climate both for local and foreign investors, start with all existing contracts. So many govern ment contracts have been either brought to arbitration and so on and so forth. They’ve won in arbi tration but it’s not yet executed.”

THE imports of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical sup plies, including Covid-19 vaccines, posted double-digit declines in July.

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THE People’s Republic of China was the country’s biggest supplier of imported goods valued at $2.43 billion or 20 percent of the total imports in July 2022.

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So that’s an easy solution. Hon or contracts. I think that was men tioned also in the survey results,” Singson added.

W hen reserves fall below ideal lev els, a yellow alert is placed over the grid.

On average, China typically procures some 50 to 75 percent of its total banana imports from the Philippines, but this share dropped to 45 percent in 2021 due to the production difficulties experienced in the Philippines,” FAO said.

Meanwhile, Energy Secretary Ra phael Lotilla said his office will probe Monday’s red alert incident. While the energy chief assured the public that there is no fuel supply constraint, “a team from the DOE will conduct ac tual physical spot checks and validate the condition of the transmission lines and the affected power plants.”

Meanwhile, 87 percent of the CEOs are confident that their company will experience revenue growth in the next 12 months, 35 percent said they still have not re covered from the harsh effects of the pandemic, with 20 percent say ing that their company, in terms of revenues or sales, will perform slightly lower than prepandemic level; while 15 percent said they will perform significantly lower than prepandemic level.

D ata also showed that the country’s imports of testing kits declined 34.1 percent to $10.52 million in July 2022 compared to July 2021. This also represented a decline of 7.15 percent from June 2022.

P EZA officer-in-charge Panga also hailed the decision of Dio kno to extend the WFH arrange ment, saying, “The government can be more proactive and re sponsive to the needs of ecozone locators if it will extend to the WFH privileges under a hybrid work set-up.”

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A side from local production problems, the Philippines’s market share in Asian banana exports was challenged by growing plantations in Viet Nam, Cambodia and India. The FAO explained that these three countries continue to enjoy invest ments in banana plantations driven by “strong” import demand from China and in the Middle East.

Over half of CEOs see 2 yrs as period for PHL recovery

PSA data showed PPEs and medi cal supply shipments declined to $57.49 million in July 2022 or a contraction of 53.8 percent from its value of $124.34 million in the same month of the previous year.

Most of the problems are in the supply chain. We need to have a national agenda on supply chain that aims to: 1. Create a govern ment focal point that oversees the regulations that affect the coun try’s supply chain; 2. Level up and integrate the supply chain of the country through proven worldclass practices; 3. Fast track the ca pacity development of supply chain professionals; 4. Adapt and deploy rapid supply chain digitalization,” PASIA Shared Services CEO Charlie Villaseñor said.

T his strategy decongests our urbanized cities and al lows our IT-BPM workers to be able to concurrently establish their own private enterprises which, in turn, creates local employment.” “WFHisaninnovative strat egy for business continuity, and should be supported by our gov ernment. We hope that any con flict in our laws and policies on the matter can be cleared out at the soonest possible time,” De Venecia added.

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A ccording to the report, with the National Government’s outstanding debt reaching P12.89 trillion in July 2022, “prudence and proper govern ment spending should be ensured.”

Covid-19 vaccines accounted for 66 percent of all PPE and medical supply shipments in July 2022.

“As smaller producers in the Phil ippines struggled to meet the quality expectations of the Chinese import market, traders reportedly reduced or even cancelled their orders from Philippine smallholders,” FAO added.

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Trade map data of the multi lateral International Trade Centre analyzed by the BusinessMirror showed that the Philippines’s mar ket share for bananas in China, Japan, and South Korea has been shrinking in recent years, as domes tic exporters have warned. (Related story: https://businessmirror america-asean-producers/)as-losing-out-in-asia-to-latin-com.ph/2021/05/04/phl-banan

To address lower shipments from the Philippines, China turned to Viet Nam and Cambodia for its banana supplies, according to the FAO.[China’s] imports from Viet Nam and Cambodia amounted to approximately 700,000 tonnes combined over the full year 2021, a rise of nearly 200,000 tonnes from the previous year,” it added.

W hen our line tripp, we were able to restore the transmission system in four hours; however, there were plants that went out and could not return service,” she explained.

T he BusinessMirror earlier reported that the Philippines has been losing market share for ba nanas in key Asian markets to neighboring countries as well as Latin American producers.

Uncertainties are everywhere and with everyone. Understanding customers’ changing demands has become more difficult. To recover from the effects of the pandemic, we, like many startups, have to maintain our agility and swiftness in innovating to respond quickly to any shift in our customers’ future requirements,” Frontlearners Inc. Chairman Leo De Velez said.

fight against corruption, and at tracting more foreign investments as the top 3 areas that the new ad ministration should prioritize.

T his was followed by Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Ma terials which accounted for 19.3 percent of total imports. Shipments of this commodity amounted to $2.34 billion, an 86.5-percent in crease from the $1.25 billion posted in July 2021.

AT least 52 percent of the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) surveyed in the Philippines believe that it will take more than two years for the country’s economy to recover, according to a survey conducted by PwC in partnership with the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).

When supply-demand balance worsens, a red alert, which points to severe power deficiency that may lead to rotating power interruptions, is declared.

I n relation to corruption, the report noted, “In the past three years, issues such as undocument ed health spending, misallocated healthcare funds and procurement of outdated equipment surfaced and have not been resolved.”

L ast week at the budget hear ing held at the House of Repre sentatives ( HOR ), Pangasinan 4th District Representative Christopher De Venecia said, “The Work-From-Home [WFH] Arrangement of the IT-BPM en terprises stimulates our regional and local economies.

T he FAO report revealed that the Philippines’s market share in China’s banana market shrank to 45 percent last year from the usual 50 to 75 percent of annual import volume. China, the world’s third largest buyer of bananas, accounted for 10 percent of global banana im ports last year with total volume growing by 5.2 percent year-onyear to 1.9 MMT.

“ I also hope the government will take heed of these sentiments as the private sector is simply an invalu able and indispensable partner to achieving success in nation build ing and global competitiveness,” Cabrera added.

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We’re happy to announce that we are 6 percent away from the wall of immunity. That’s why we are confident with the new face mask [policy],” Angeles said.

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HE Department of Health (DOH) on Monday revealed that the government is now preparing for the procurement of second-generation vaccines cov ering the old Covid-19 strain and Omicron variants.

T he Phase 2/3 clinical trials will evaluate the immunogenicity, efficacy and safety of YishengBio Co., Ltd., or YishengBio’s PIKA re combinant Covid-19 vaccine as a booster injection among subjects who received 2 or more doses of inactivated Covid-19 vaccine.

We balance the perspective of health and the economy and as the DOH, having mandated to protect the population from ill health, en sures that even if we lift the mask we can still protect the most vulner able,” she added.

O n Monday, the President signed EO No. 3, which eased the face mask mandate in “open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation.”

The key takeaway of the round table discussion focused on iden tifying key metrics of the econ omy and priority programs that needed to be addressed in order to rollout mechanisms for financ ing loss and damage caused by the climate crisis.

The assumption of our experts is that by the end of the year, the waning immunity will be progres sive among those who do not have a first booster, and this will affect the immunity of our population and increase our admissions in hospital,” she

A t the outset, Jallorina clari fied the legal intent of Republic Act 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) was to vest PhilMech and

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed Executive Or der No. 3, allowing voluntary use of face masks in outdoor settings.

A ngeles said the EO No. 3 could still undergo amendments depend ing on their feedback on its imple mentation from concerned govern ment agencies and local govern

For another manufacturer, we are working on a non-disclosure agreement. If we are able to proceed with these transactions, we will be able to procure the next generation of Covid-19 vaccine by the first quarter of next year,” Vergeire said.

ment units (LGU) and its impact on the number of active Covid-19 cases nationwide.

ENATE probers were assured there was “no corruption or overpricing” in the govern ment’s P1.747-billion purchase of 1,346 tractors at P1.298 mil lion each.

E O No. 3 took effect last Mon day after it was published in the Official Gazette.

MEANWHILE, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of new genera tion vaccines and therapeutic bio logics announced on Monday that it has received the approval from the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines to conduct Phase 2/3 clinical trials of its PIKA recom binant Covid-19 vaccine.

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T he face mask mandate will also be enforced indoors, private or public establishments, including in public transportation by land, air or sea and in outdoor settings where physical distancing cannot be Mmaintained.arcosinstructed the Depart ment of Health (DOH) the minimum public health standards to prevent the spread of Covid-19 to make it consistent with the provisions of EO No. 3.

H owever, Press Secretary Bea trix “Trixie” Cruz-Angeles, said the new issuance still “highly encourages” those who are not fully vaccinated, senior citi zens, and immunocompromised

It is composed of PIKA adjuvant and S protein antigen by using ge netic engineering technology with appropriate stabilizer.

She added: “These vaccines, based on their studies, are targeting or can cover both the original strain of Co vid-19 and Omicron variants. One manufacturer is finishing registra tion for approval in the United States, we are now talking with them and we are preparing the term sheet.”

to continue wearing face masks and practice physical distancing when they are outdoors.

“Several evidence were presented by other sectors and for us to meet the compromise of that collegial agree ment among members [of the InterAgency Task for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF], we said it can be, because there was a WHO [World Health Organiza tion] pronouncement that masking [must] focusing on those most vul nerable. We agreed that masking out doors will be lifted only among lowrisk individuals,” she added.

T he Palace official said one of the factors that prompted Marcos to ease the face mask protocol was the large number of vaccinated in dividuals nationwide.

V illar, in turn, acknowledged that “as such, the PhilMech director is designated under the law as the ‘head of the procuring entity’ [HOPE] and, thus entitled to all the powers given…under the procurement law.” Villar affirmed, “We, however, are not alone in this interpretation, Jal lorina sought the guidance and the Legal Opinion of the Solicitor Gen eral which rules that as a procuring entity, PhilMech’s agency head shall be its HOPE.”

gagawang Pilipino; Pro-People Engineers and Leaders; Advocates of Science and Technology for the People, and Center for Environ mentalAgriculture,Concerns.Forestry, and Fish eries. Led by Dr. Chito Medina of Magsasaka at Siyentipiko Para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura; they were also joined by Oceana Philippines, and Kabataan BiodiversityParty-list.Protection. Led by Dr. Neil Aldrin D. Mallari of the Cen ter for Conservation Innovations; they were also joined by Philippine Native Plant Conservation Society Inc., and Kalikasan PNE.

not the Department of Agriculture (DA) the mandate to be the procur ing entity in the mechanization component of RA 11203.

munity workers, doctors, health care workers, fisherfolk, and in digenous peoples.

During the budget hearing of the P301-billion budget for 2023 of the health department and its attached agencies, DOH Officer in Charge Ma ria Rosario Vergeire told lawmakers, “We are now in the process of discus sion with manufacturers of these new generation Covid-19 vaccines.”

the RTL liberalized the entry of rice, whose tariff proceeds are earmarked under the Rice Com petitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), including the biggest bulk of P5 billion annually for the dis tribution of farm equipment and machinery.”Moreover, Villar took note that “under Jallorina, PhilMech also ac complished 82.75 percent of their targets to farmers’ cooperatives and associations” or FCAs.

“We are proud to lead the recrafting of this bill in the hopes of a future where the Filipino people can enjoy their right to a healthy environment,” Jon Bonifa cio, acting national coordinator of Kalikasan PNE and lead convenor of the Panatang Luntian said in a newsTherelease.delegates represented la bor unions, urban poor organiza tions, jeepney drivers, farmers, fisherfolk, agriculturists, envi ronmental scientists, architects, engineers, urban planners, com

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“Looking at how we have right now, with the declining number of cases, we think that it [the 2023 funding] would be sufficient based on the response that we have right now,” she said.

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The People’s Green New Deal is a proposed roadmap that integrates environmental concerns in the coun try’s post-pandemic recovery. As such, it will also be a policy and leg islative framework for the network’s advocacy work.

T he senator also noted, “Aside from the distribution of trac tors under Jallorina’s leadership,

“True climate justice will only be achieved with a grassroots-centric approach with our policy framework. The most vulnerable sectors of soci ety need to be empowered if we are to survive the onslaught of the climate crisis,” added Bonifacio.

We have proposed P95 billion for Covid response and the approved for the NEP [National Expenditure Program] 2023 was P24.49 billion,” she added.

EADERS of various civil soci ety organizations (CSOs) are pushing for the passage of a measure that will target specific programs and finance mechanisms for a just and green recovery.

PBBM allows optional wearing of face mask in outdoor settings

Led by Architect Amillah Rodil of United Architects of the Phil ippines and Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners; they were also joined by Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Op erators Nationwide, Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap, and Save San Roque Alliance.

No overpricing in ₧1.747-billion farm tractor deal, ex-PhilMech chief assures

that the immunity provided by the first two doses has been affected and that immunity we really had for those two doses of vaccines is already wan ing,” he said.

At the event, environmental concerns were categorized into eight clusters. Eight simultaneous workshops were held to discuss is sues per cluster. Participants per cluster

A side from the Philippines, PIKA recombinant Covid-19 vaccine also received approval for Phase 2/3 clini cal trials from regulatory authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The trials are designed to be multicountry, multi-center studies with the enrollment of 9,300 participants in UAE, Philippines and Pakistan.

Former Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mech anization (PhilMech) Director Dr. Baldwin G. Jallorina gave the assur ance under questioning at the Sen ate hearing of the agriculture and agrarian reform committee chaired by Sen. Cynthia A. Villar.

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“We are pushing this package to facilitate just compensation from top polluter countries and carbon major companies for the past, pres ent, and future ecological and cli mate injustices suffered by the Fili pino people and the environment,” Bonifacio explained.

S he acknowledged, “This ac complishment translates to at least 1.35 million farmer-mem bers of 5,314 FCAs and local gov ernment units, benefiting in just three years of implementation from 2019 to 2021.

Disaster Resilience. Led by Dr. Susan Balingit, Executive Director of Citizen’s Disaster and Response Center; they were also joined by Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), and the Manila Observatory.GreenCities and Just Mobility.

The initiation of the phase 2/3 clinical trials in multi countries will accelerate the clinical development of PIKA recombinant Covid-19 vac cine candidate to a new level,” said Mr. Yi Zhang, Chairman and the Project Leader at YishengBio.

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Face masks shall continue to be worn in indoor, private, or public establishments, including in public transportation by land, air or sea, and in outdoor settings where physical

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ITH over 72 million Fili pinos already fully vac cinated against Covid-19, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order (EO) allowing the voluntary use of face mask in outdoor settings.

But Vergeire said the DOH might need an additional budget for the procurement of a new generation of vaccines.“Therehas been evidence already

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T he DOH is pushing for a wall of immunity, wherein over 70 percent of the country’s over 100 million of the population have been fully vac cinated against Covid-19.

Convened under the Panatang Luntian Coalition, the roundtable discussion held on Thursday, Sep tember 8, was hosted by the Manila Observatory (MO) at the Ateneo De Manila University and led by Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan-PNE). They were also joined by their legis lative partner, Kabataan Party-list (KPL), which filed House Resolu tion 0008 last July 27.

At a recent roundtable discussion, technical experts and leaders of 26 civil society groups began re-crafting House Resolution (HR) 0008, en titled the People’s Green New Deal (PGND), into a House bill to be filed in the House of Representatives.

F or 2023, Vergeire said the budget for Covid-19 response is P24.49 billion.

distancing cannot be maintained.

Govt prepares first acquisition of 2nd-gen Covid-19 vaccines

Vadded.ergeire also said masking will be optional for those who are nonvulnerable only.

PIKA recombinant Covid-19 vac cine is a highly differentiated vaccine candidate with potential prophylac tic and therapeutic benefits against Covid-19 infection.

He said that PIKA recombinant Covid-19 vaccine candidate achieved high levels of immunogenicity and broad neutralizing antibodies in clinical trials against wide range of SARS-CoV-2 virus strains, including the most prevalent Omicron variant.

CSOs to push for ‘green new deal’ for post-Covid recovery

Under the EO, the voluntary wear ing of face masks in open spaces in noncrowded outdoor areas with good ven tilation is hereby allowed provided that not fully vaccinated individuals, senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals are highly encouraged to wear masks and physical distancing will be observed at all times.

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T he OFWs—about 10 million pro fessionals working around the world and sending money home—need to be supported in their education be fore they leave the country. There is no doubt that we have to change this industry from OFWs to OFPs, or Over seas Filipino Professionals. Just look at the job orders Singapore employers placed with the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) during the visit of President Marcos:

Of the P2.5 billion, P2 billion is allocated for Free Internet Wi-fi Connectivity in Public Places, and P50.7 million for Free Internet Wi-Fi Con nectivity in State Universities and Colleges. Said special fund is also sourced from the Spectrum Users Fees collected by the NTC in accordance with RA

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T he past delays were largely due to the fact that the DICT was established only in 2016, and initially lacked the staff to oversee the FPIAP’s implementation.FreeWi-Fihot spots are particularly help ful, considering that 73 percent of Filipinos use their mobile phones to access the Internet, Rillo pointed out.

artists and designers; writers, edi tors and translators, animators, vid eographers, and sound profession als; programmers, and Q&A experts; providers of office services and career advice. These people are our friends, and our kids.

“ This time, we are counting on the DICT to speed up the rollout of free Wi-fi hot spots to make up for previous delays,” Rillo said.

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T he DICT has so far put up 4,518 sites na tionwide that provide free Wi-fi hot spots to the public as of June 29, 2022.

A llow me to add an important fact: All three Filipino professional groups will not succeed without being able to effectively communicate in English. That’s the “elephant” Edilberto de Je sus talks about in his recent article “El ephants in the Room,” with focus on the need of the Department of Education to convince sceptics of its commitment to English competence.

T he bulk of the P2.5 billion in new funding for the FPIAP would be spent on free Wi-fi hot spots in public places, while P50.7 million would be disbursed exclusively for improved connec tivity in the country’s 116 state universities and colleges, Rillo said.

T he total available appropriations, including automatic appropriations for DICT and its at tached agencies for 2023 will amount to P9.82 billion, lower by P5 billion or by 33.8 percent compared with P14.84 billion in 2022.

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Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs—there is hardly any country where we will not find them, as they provide professional services; Filipino professionals working for the IT and Business Process Outsourc ing industry; and Filipino freelancers in the “gig economy.”Thesethree groups deserve the full support of government and the private sector!

T he IT and Business Process As sociation of the Philippines (IBPAP) employs about 2.1 million Filipino professionals today and expects to provide another 2.1 million new jobs by 2028. It is difficult to understand that the Philippine government is not providing the Filipino profes sionals and the BPO industry with the support it needs to reach the new targets. There is not doubt that the attitude of the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) towards Phil ippine Economic Zone Authority’s work-from-home (WFH) extension and incentives is undermining the growth of the industry and the coun try’s objective of attracting inves tors in the country.

Of course! This is a major group al ready and will continue to grow fast.

WE have to realize that billions of US dollars annually are largely generated by three groups of professional Filipinos:

“ Now is not the time to sit back and relax. The government should lead in pushing for digital transformation as we pursue equitable access for every Filipino as ever we the DICT commit to work towards a connected nation,” Uy Tadded.heDICT-Office of the Secretary (OSEC) will account for the bulk of the agency expen diture with P8.8 billion, equivalent to 89.6 percent of the total.

PayPal also noted that the Phil ippines has one of the highest free lancers per capita of the 22 countries surveyed. The country’s young de mographics also plays a part in this, with around 75 percent of freelanc ers 24 to 39 years old, according to theFreport.lexibleworking hours and the abil ity to be their own boss are the main draws, according to the report.

Meanwhile, despite the push for digital transformation, the DICT is facing budget cuts next year.

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There10929. isahigh variance of P31.5 billion or 78 percent between our proposed budget and the approved budget under NEP [National Ex penditure Program],” said Tan.

R illo added the money for the FPIAP is being sourced from the “spectrum user fees” collected by the National Telecommunications Commis sion every year from telecommunications ser vice providers and constituted into the Free Public Internet Access Fund.

T he law specifies these “public places” as airports, seaports, and public transport termi nals; public parks and plazas; public libraries and barangay reading centers; public hospitals, health centers and rural health units; and pub lic schools as well as public higher education institutions, including technical-vocational training centers.

insurance premiums, and P2.5 billion special fund to be used to finance the implementa tion of FPIAP.

C amarines Sur Rep. Lray Villafuerte said Republic Act (RA) 11927 or the Phil ippine Digital Workforce Competitive ness Act, which he co-authored, lapsed into law last July.

T he Philippines, with its large number of creatives (web and graphic designers, game developers, anima tion artists, etc.), IT and tech people, would seem like an ideal setting for the gig economy to flourish. And flourishing it is, according to the re cently released Global Freelancer In sights Report by United States-based payment firm PayPal.

T he proposed expenditure level of OSEC and the three attached agencies will all decrease in 2023 by P381.5 million or 3.7 percent.

Professional Filipinos–the backbone of the economy

Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo, in a news statement, said P2.5 billion in fresh funding for the Free Public Internet Access Program (FPIAP) in the 2023 national budget would enable the Department of Information and Communica tions Technology (DICT) to further expand the country’s network of government-sponsored open Wi-fi hot spots.

I t is good that lawmakers are calling for the swift approval of a measure that aims to safeguard the rights of freelance workers, whose number are expected to grow expo nentially as the country transitions to a digital economy.

L et me start with the question: Are there Gigs in the Philippines?

We desperately need more physical locations where Filipinos who cannot afford Internet at home can benefit from a free Wi-fi connection, and use it to access public services, look for gain ful employment or download learning materi als,” Rillo said.

Of the total available appropriations, new appropriations of P7.23 billion, or those that require congressional approval will comprise 73.6 percent of the total budget.

For the 2023 budget, the DICT automatic appropriations of P2.59 billion, will be com posed of P37.4 million for retirement and life

Aviation industry-5,000 aircraft technicians; medical industry-3,000 health-care workers; engineering in dustry-1,000 skilled workers; educa tion industry-500 workers; IT indus try-300 workers

To realize this digitalization agenda, DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said the DICT needs a substantial amount of resources.

SENIOR lawmaker on Monday said a new law directs the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department of Information and Commu nications Technology (DICT) and local government units (LGUs) in conducting a digital technology and skills mapping nationwide to identify available compe tencies and gaps in ICT infrastructure, platforms and skills.

T his inter-agency council shall be chaired by the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) and shall have as agency-members the DOLE; DICT; Departments of Trade and Industry (DTI), of Science and Technology (DOST), of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

Gigs, BPO professionals and OFPs will move up the value chain and will form an essential part of data manage ment professionals.

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Under Republic Act No. 10929, or the Free Internet Access in Public Places Law of 2017, the DICT, through the FPIAP, is mandated to pro vide free Internet connectivity in public places.

Inter-agency body to upskill Filipinos’ digital skills eyed

and of Education (DepEd); Commission on Higher Education (CHED); and Tech nical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).

We really indeed have so much to gain from all these programs and the benefits and we ear nestly hope that our proposed budget will merit the approval of this committee,” he said.

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He said the new jobs that Filipino work ers need to excel in to get ahead in the post-pandemic world are in FIRe fields such as engineering and cloud comput ing, data and artificial intelligence (AI), web development and management, ecommerce marketing, animation and content creation, online teaching and tutoring, 3D modeling and graphic de signing, game and mobile application de velopment, search engine optimization, animation and content creation, social media (socmed) branding and public re lations, virtual assistance, transcription and data entry, and online teaching and tutoring.

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T he young and digitally adept Phil ippine freelance market encompasses around 4 million Filipinos!

THE national government (NG) is spend ing another P2.5 billion to install addi tional access points where Filipinos can enjoy password-free Internet Wi-fi connectivity, a member of the House Committee on Appro priations said on Monday.

T he National Telecommunications Com mission with P460.6 million, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center with P353.1 million, and National Privacy Com mission with P208.2 million will share the rest of the allocation.

V illafuerte said the law provides that with the DOLE as the lead agency, and in tandem with the DICT, LGUs and other stakeholders, the Inter-Agency Council shall “conduct a digital technology and digital skills mapping nationwide, iden tifying the available skills and compe tencies, skills gaps and training needs, demographics of the Philippine work force in digital technology and sectors, and the availability and access to digi tal platforms and ICT infrastructure, among others.”

Undersecretary for Infrastructure Manage ment and Support Services Manuel Anthony S. Tan recently told lawmakers that the DICT needs higher budget allocation for it to be able to meet the digital transformation agenda of theFgovernment.or2023,Tan said the total new appropria tion of the DICT and its attached agencies is P7.3 billion.

V illafuerte said RA 11927 establishes the Inter-Agency Council for Develop ment and Competitiveness of Philippine Digital Workforce that seeks to “ensure that all Filipino youth, students and workers have access to and are provided with skills and competencies in digital contents, platforms and technology that are at par with global standards, and shall encourage digital innovations and entrepreneurship.”

T he original budget proposal of the DICT is P40.3 billion, added Tan.

The present law provides that per sons or firms caught in possession of cigarette products that did not settle excise taxes face an imprisonment of 10 to 12 years imprisonment only.

fied corn-cassava cluster areas.

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The Marcos administration is implementing an 8-Point Socioeco nomic Agenda that will focus on boosting job creation as a recovery strategy as well as sustaining the country’s current gross domestic product growth momentum over the medium term to achieve upper middle-income status.

The trade officials also inspected the price of bread. They noted that prices of bread are expected to sta bilize as prices of its raw ingredients such as wheat have been going down in the world market.

The DA cited one beneficiary, Emilio Dapiton from Barangay San Mateo as saying he would use the P2,000 voucher “as an addition to the fertilizers for my next planting. This is a great help.”

Castelo urged supermarkets, hy permarkets and groceries to comply with the SRP bulletin and respond to the consumers’ call for reasonably priced sugar.

THE House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolu tion expressing its sympathy and profound condolences to His Majesty, King Charles III, the royal family, and the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North ern Ireland, on the demise of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

The farmers would be those planting corn and cassava in the two Agusan and two Surigao provinces comprising the region of Caraga in northeastern Mindanao.

WO lawmakers have filed a bill seeking to amend the AntiAgricultural Smuggling Act of 2016 to include and classify cigarette smuggling as economic sabotage.

Johnlu Koa, the president of Philippine Baking Industry Group (PhilBaking) said two weeks ago that they will send a letter to Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual regard ing their request for a P4 price in crease on bread.

The activists, the police claimed earlier, died after they fought it out with policemen serving warrants of arrest.ADepartment of Justice (DOJ) official disclosed the filing of charges by prosecutors last week after the House of Representatives asked him about the status of the cases during the budget hearing for the“Letdepartment.mereiterate the PNP’s un equivocal assurance of support and cooperation to the DOJ in this inves tigation even as we assure concerned PNP personnel of legal assistance, if they so require legal representation and services,” Azurin said in response to the filing of charges.

The 30 policemen from different police units in Southern Tagalog have been charged with separate cases of murder in connection with the series of police operations in various places in the region, includ ing in Cavite, Rizal and Batangas in March 2021 in what is now known as “Bloody Sunday” killings where several activist died.

sugar; and two implement the pur chase limit of white and/or washed sugar while a firm does not strictly implement the purchase limit be cause it has a stable supply to meet theApartdemand. from the three participat ing supermarkets implementing the P70 retail price of white and/or washed sugar, the team also visited a non-participating grocery store. The owner expressed that it is beyond the ability of small retailers like them to participate in DTI’s program, as it will risk them of losses.

Price of bread, BNPCs expected to stabilize, Trade dept execs say

CITY—The Caraga office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed vouchers worth P2,000 each to farm ers to help them cope with the soar ing price of fertilizer.

Diokno said the pandemic high lighted the importance of integrating digital technology and sustainability to ensure businesses remain viable and competitive in face of an unpre dictable global business climate.

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“Wemillion.hearyour sentiments regard ing your difficulty in buying the suf ficient rate of fertilizers for your crop due to its current price. Through this discount voucher, your expenses for fertilizer would be reduced and in crease your productivity and profit ability,” she said.

The law states that large-scale smuggling of any of these agricul tural products is economic sabotage, a heinous crime.

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HILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. has ordered po lice commanders to account for the 30 policemen who have been charged by prosecutors in connec tion with the deaths a year ago of several activists identified with the left, but whom he called as “armed members and affiliates of the local communist movement.”

The program was launched in the region at the DA-Caraga Covered Court in Butuan City on September 1. Some 217 corn and cassa va farmers in Butuan City each received discount vouchers worth P2,000.

In June 2022, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her platinum jubilee, marking the longest reign in British history, which spanned 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North ern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, the realms, and the Commonwealth.

At the same time, violators are obliged to settle a fine double the value of the seized smuggled items plus the total amount of unpaid du ties, and other taxes.

“There is an urgent need to com bat large-scale tobacco smuggling by imposing more stringent penalties and deter the entry and sale of illegal tobacco in the Philippines,” the bill proponents said. Marie N. Dela Cruz

drastic price movement expected.

Also among the products that were monitored are the Noche Buena products. “While the prices of the products remain stable, Usec. Castelo advised the public to start storing up for the coming holidays,” the DTI said in a news statement on Monday.

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These plans, Diokno said, would accelerate digitalization and pro mote human capital development needed to create green and quality jobs“Embracenationwide.emerging technologies.

gram was conducting a distribu tion caravan on the fertilizer dis count subsidy for corn and cassava farmers in identified areas in Caraga Region.

She assumed the responsibili ties of the ruling monarch on Feb ruary 6, 1952 when her father, King George VI, died, and she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953 in Westminster Ab bey at the age of 25.

“I call on you, as industry lead ers and business operators, to transform the Philippine business landscape, beginning with your place of work. Mainstream the use of digital technology in your busi ness operations by digitizing core business processes. Train and equip your workforce to become digitally empowered employees, managers, and leaders,” Diokno said.

The project hoped to sustain the planting of corn and cassava by providing some help in buying fertilizers to increase the yield

In their bill, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos and PBA Partylist Rep. Margarita Ignacia Nograles want tobacco “both in its raw form or as finished products” be included as among the agricultural commodities.

She was married to the late Prince Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh on November 20, 1947 at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Upon the inspection, the trade department has noted that all the firms comply with the latest SRP or price guide bulletin. In addition, DTI said three implement the P70 retail price of white and/or washed

“Our goal is to create an enabling business environment where work opportunities can flourish and sustainable, quality and green jobs abound,” he added.

Under House Bill 3917, cigarette smuggling as an act of economic sabotage carries stiffer and heftier penalties, including making the il licit trade non-bailable.

House Resolution No. 346, which extends the lawmakers’ profound condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth, was filed by Speaker Mar tin G. Romualdez, House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe, House Minor ity Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan, Senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos, Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre. HR 346 was adopted in consolida tion with HR 347, 349 and 350.

try’s large consumer market.

Her children, His Majesty, King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, eight grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren, survive Queen Elizabeth II.

should climateproof their businesses by embracing new technologies and shift to the circular economy, according to the Department of Fi nanceFinance(DOF).Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno told franchisers that doing so would complement the govern ment’s plans to invest heavily in sustainable and smart infrastruc ture projects nationwide.

Under the original law, only in

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the charge in greening and trans forming the country’s business sec tor by mainstreaming digitalization in their operations and embracing sustainable business practices.

he Lawyersaid. William Christian dela Cruz of the office of Agu san del Norte First District Rep. Jose Aquino II also shared the same assurance but especially to farmers in the first district of Butuan City as well as the municipality of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte.

“My initial instructions were to account for all these PNP personnel indicted in the complaint and ensure their availability to appear in any further proceedings,” Azurin said during a news briefing on Monday.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has revealed that the price of bread is ex pected to stabilize as the prices of raw ingredients, such as wheat, have been going down in the world market.

“The passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, a cherished sov ereign, and a beneficent ruler, will be deeply felt by the Royal Family, the people throughout the United Kingdom, the realms, and the Com monwealth for whom she devoted the greatest part of her life to serve, and by countless people around world who witnessed and admired her reign as a great monarch who served her people well,” the resolution read.

This developed following a price inspection team led by DTI-Consum er Protection Group (CPG) Under secretary Ruth B. Castelo and Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) Officer in Charge Director Marimel Dancel Porciuncula in supermarkets and groceries showed stable prices on the grocery shelves, a news statement issued on Monday read.

“During her tenure as head of state, great changes occurred such as the transition from the British empire to Commonwealth; post-war austerity measures; end of the Cold War; the United Kingdom’s entry into and eventual withdrawal from the European Union; and through out these changes, Queen Elizabeth II embodied continuity and unity in the British Isles, guaranteed stabil ity in moments of crisis, kept alive the value of tradition in a society of constant change and profound evolution, and provided inspiring leadership to her people,” the reso lution said.

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The DTI said the inspection was conducted to check if prices and sup

ply of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) comply with the recent DTI memorandum, which directs the monitoring of availabil ity and retail prices of white and/or washed sugar, including the obser vance of the agreed purchase limit by participating establishments that supported President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s call for setting the retail price of white and/ or washed sugar at P70 and its pur chase limit at 1 kilo per consumer. Castelo and Porciuncula spear headed the DTI price monitoring teams in visiting four firms. They checked the prices of salt in a super market in Manila. Both asserted that there is no shortage in the supply of salt. Hence, they said, there is no

Prices of Pinoy Tasty and Pinoy Pandesal were among the 151 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) of the goods that maintained their prices in the August 12 Suggested Retail Price (SRP) bulletin relative to the May 11 suggested retail price (SRP) list, while 67 products adjusted their SRPs due to rising prices of raw ma terials, among others.

level of corn and cassava amid the surging and volatile prices of fertilizers.“Weknow that we are facing challenges, especially the increas ing price of fertilizers, so I hope you will use this to continue plant ing,” said Regional Technical Di rector for Operations Rebecca ReyesGuimaryAtega.said the recipients were endorsed by the local government units and were listed in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agricul ture (RSBSA), and part of the identi

Under the proposed bill, cigarette smugglers face a minimum of 30 years imprisonment but not exceeding 40 years with no bail recommended.

He added the PNP does not know the evidence that were seen by pros ecutors in deciding to file the charges against the policemen.

He cited how franchising contrib utes to the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

“At the end of the day we trust that this investigation will find regularity in the performance of duty not only as mere presumption but an incon trovertible fact,” he added.

Comprising more than 99 percent of all businesses in the Philippines, MSMEs are the country’s primary employers, generating a total of 5,380,815 jobs or 62.66 percent of the country’s total employment.

Christopher H. Lindo, chairman of the Regional Agriculture and Fish ery Council, encouraged the farm ers to be resilient as they face many challenges.ButuanCity Agriculturist, Pierre Anthony D. Joven, said the city gov ernment and the DA would imple ment the programs to uplift the lives of farmers. “We are one in your hope that programs like this would continue, not just now, but also in the future. Please know that our government is working for you,”

On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch and head of state, passed away in her Scottish estate in Bal moral at the age of 96.

The same law also provides that a person caught with smuggled ciga rettes will be fined 10 times the value of the payable excise taxes or not less than P1 million and a minimum of five years imprisonment.

Diokno said the growth of the franchise sector can bring dynamism to local supply chains, given the coun

While assuring the PNP’s coop eration to the justice department’s action, the PNP chief said they also need to help the 30 policemen, in cluding extending legal services.

“We are accounting these police officers because we need to help them because to my mind, they were just performing their role as police offi cers,” Azurin explained.

He also urged franchisers to lead

Azurin called on former PNP chief Debold Sinas and other police offi cials under whose term the series of operations were carried out to extend support and encouragement to the accusedMeanwhile,policemen.Azurin said the re ported cases of kidnappings involv ing Chinese nationals remain a con cern for the PNP.

Based on the latest SRP list, the price of Pinoy Tasty is still P38.50 and Pinoy Pandesal still at P23.50.

PNP chief Sunday’chargedaccountingordersofcopsin‘Bloodykillings Franchisers told: Embrace new tech, shift to circular economy House reso extends condolences to Queen Elizabeth’s royal family Bill pushes tougher punishment for cigarette, tobacco smugglers DA Caraga offers vouchers on fertilizer purchase to corn and cassava farmers

Mindanao@awimailboxBureauChief

cluded, as agricultural commodities are rice, sugar, corn, pork, poultry, garlic, onion, carrots, fish and cru ciferous vegetables.

The agenda contains short-term measures that aim to address the most pressing issues facing the Filipino pub lic today, such as the rise of commodity prices, vulnerability of certain groups of the population to shocks, and the scarring resulting from the pandemic.

By Manuel T. Cayon

They recalled that Queen Eliza beth dedicated her life serving her nation where British nationals and people around the globe remember her with deep respect and great affection because of her unforget table contributions.Theresolutionsaid Queen Eliza beth II was once called “Elizabeth the Steadfast” because she never failed to show the importance of lasting values in a modern world through her service and commitment.

Melody Guimary, officer in charge of the DA’s field operations division said the DA has identified 1,986 farmers to receive the sub sidy program with an allocation of P3.8

Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in Mayfair, Lon don, to Prince Albert, Duke of York, later known as King George VI, and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, known as the Queen Mother.

The PNP chief said he was briefed on the status of the case even if he was in Indonesia accompanying President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. during his official visit days ago wherein he ordered police officials to ensure the availability of the accused policemen.

By Cai U. Ordinario @caiordinario

Shift to the circular economy. Green the business landscape. Do these not only to climate-proof and prepare your businesses for the new economy, but also to boost the country’s eco nomic resurgence,” Diokno said.

A copy of the resolution will be given to the British Embassy in Manila.

HUANG, CustomerYANGWEIServiceRepresentative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

Brief

AMKOR TECHNOLOGY

Php 59,999 25. YANG, CustomerTIANYUService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 26.

NIET CustomerPHANService Representative - Mandarin BriefSpeakingJob Description: Attracts potential customers by answering products and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services; maintains customer records by updating account information in mandarin format. Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999 10. CustomerSUGANDI Service Representative - Mandarin BriefSpeakingJob Description: Attracts potential customers by answering products and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services; maintains customer records by updating account information in mandarin format. Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999 7 PRIME TECH, INC. 10/f Ewestpod, Eton Westend Square, Yakal St. Cor. Don Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio, City Of Makati 11. AGUS IndonesianANGGERINASpeaking Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Manage large amount of calls, handle customers concerns. Basic PhpSalaryspeaking.ForeignQualification:languageRange:30,000-Php59,999 12. ASI RONALDO LUMBAN GAOL Indonesian Speaking Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Manage large amount of calls, handle customers concerns. Basic PhpSalaryspeaking.ForeignQualification:languageRange:30,000-Php59,999 13. FELIX IndonesianKELVINSpeaking Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Manage large amount of calls, handle customers concerns. Basic PhpSalaryspeaking.ForeignQualification:languageRange:30,000-Php59,999 14. IndonesianRICKY Speaking Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Manage large amount of calls, handle customers concerns. Basic PhpSalaryspeaking.ForeignQualification:languageRange:60,000-Php89,999 15. IndonesianSUSANTO Speaking Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Manage large amount of calls, handle customers concerns. Basic PhpSalaryspeaking.ForeignQualification:languageRange:30,000-Php59,999 8 BACUS INC. Unit A&b 20/f Rufino Pacific Tower, 6784 Ayala Ave., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati 16. NG WEI TheBriefMalaysianYANGItSalesJobDescription:Malaysianitsales 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. Basic PhpSalarypresentationinterpersonalexcellentMalaysianProvenQualification:experienceasITsales,communication,andskills.Range:30,000-Php59,999 ALTERA KARNA BUSINESS CORP. 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Flrs. Eighty-one Newport Blvd., Newport City St., Barangay 183, Pasay City 17.

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

23.

Job Description: End to end responsibility and accountability of infra/IT projects/activities for region/cluster.

BriefSpeakingJob Description:

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

59,999 APRICUS TECHNOLOGY INC. 8/f Aguirre Building, 107 Aguirre St. Legaspi Village, San Lorenzo, City Of Makati 33. LERTCHAROENTRAGOON, EAKASIT Marketing Assistant Manager - Thai Speaking Brief Job Identifying,Description:developing and maintaining good relationship with potential Thai clients, sponsors and other partners Basic ExtensiveQualification:knowledge of marketing strategies, channel and branding Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 34. CHUCHEUJITCHAI, NAVARAT Operation Support Officer - Thai Speaking Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 35. JARUNESIRI, PAWEENA Operation Support Officer - Thai Speaking Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 36. LAMOM, OperationWITCHUNANSupportOfficer - Thai Speaking Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 37. PETSUWAN, APORN Operation Support Officer - Thai Speaking Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 38. RA-OB, OperationNUANVAREESupportOfficer - Thai Speaking Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 39. SITTHIHAN, KAMONWAN Operation Support Officer - Thai Speaking Brief Job CoordinateDescription:transactional operations and monitor ongoing business processes in the organization Basic PhpSalaryandmanagement,ExperienceQualification:inoperationsleadershipRange:30,000-Php59,999 BusinessMirrorA6 www.businessmirror.com.phTuesday, September 13, 2022

CHEN, CustomerMULANService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to

potential customers by answering products and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services; maintains customer records by updating account information in mandarin format.

Description: Attracts potential customers by answering products and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services; maintains customer records by updating account information in mandarin format.

JESSLYN CustomerJESSICAService Representative - Mandarin BriefSpeakingJob Description:

Mandarin

Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Mandarin

Km 22, East Service Rd Ssh, Cupang, City Of Muntinlupa 30. SEO, ResponsibleBriefDirectorKWANGWON/P1DaMeJobDescription:forsupporting manufacturing through line-sustaining activities such as equipment set up and troubleshooting

LOO TONG YEW Customer Service -

Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999

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

services;

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

20.

30,000 -

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

ONG ZHI CustomerWEIService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

KIM, CustomerTAEYOONService Representative - Mandarin

Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Attracts potential customers by answering products and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services; maintains customer records by updating account information in mandarin format.

19.

22.

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Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 CustomerGUPENGService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to

HONG, CustomerYANZHENService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

Attracts

23rd,

CustomerDESI Service Representative -

service questions;

Attracts potential customers by products and suggesting information about and maintains customer records by updating account information in mandarin format.

Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999

other products

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

QIN, CustomerJIENAService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

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

ZHANG, CustomerLIPINGService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

BriefSpeakingJob

Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999

LIDYA SISKA KHOVIATI -

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

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

CustomerANGELINAService

Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999

ZHANG, CustomerLEIService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

AMDOCS PHILIPPINES INC. 25th, And 26th Floors Eco Tower, 32nd St. Cor. 9th Ave. Bonifacio Global

City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig 29. DOGRA, SAHIL NARINDER Scrum Master

Basic PhpSalarymentoringingraduateBachelor’sQualification:degreewithexperienceleadingtasksorengineers.Range:30,000-Php59,999 PHILIPPINES, INC. Basic EngineeringPreferablyCollegeQualification:Graduate,ofanCourse; More Than 10 Years in Same/ Related Field

Representative

18.

Basic Qualification: nationality who can speak and write Chinese Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

BriefSpeakingJob Description:

BriefSpeakingJob Description: Attracts

CustomerELIS Service Representative - Mandarin

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented 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 Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

clients

Salary Range: Php 30,000 -

Basic Qualification: Any Nationality Who Can Speak and Write Chinese PreferablyFluently;6Months to 1-year Customer Service Experience; Detailoriented and Has the Ability to Multi-task

Basic PhpSalaryEnglish.fluentMarketingQualification:knowledge,inKoreanandRange:30,000-Php59,999

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

JIANG, CustomerYUYAOService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

ANOC99

Basic Qualification: Any Nationality Who Can Speak and Write Chinese PreferablyFluently;6Months to 1-year Customer Service Experience; Detailoriented and Has the Ability to Multi-task

59,999 32. PHAM THI VietnameseCHINHCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:Incomingcalls and customer service inquires. Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language. Salary Range:

3D ANALYZER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. 7-8/f Double Dragon Plaza, 255 Edsa Cor. Macapagal Blvd., Barangay 76, Pasay City 2.

Representative - Mandarin

BriefSpeakingJob Description:

LI, CustomerLIUHUAService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

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

LUC

Basic Qualification: Any nationality who can speak and write Chinese Preferablyfluently.6months to 1-year customer service experience. Detailoriented and has the ability to multi-task.

ZHANG, CustomerYAOYAOService Representative (Chinese ProvideBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:customerservice to clients

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE 1Q SMART SYSTEM AND SUPPORT INC. #126, Level B Space 1, Fmf Bldg., Pioneer Business Center, Barangka Ilaya, City Of Mandaluyong 1. KIM, PreparedBriefMarketingWOOSOOConsultantJobDescription:detailedproposals and marketing plans especially for Korean clients.

5/f To 10/f Ayala Malls Manila Bay Building D., Macapagal Blvd. Cor. Aseana Street, Tambo, City Of Parañaque 31. ZHOU, ChineseWEIHUACustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:Incomingcalls and customer service inquires. Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language. Salary Range: Php 30,000 -

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Customer Service Representative

Mandarin

Basic PhpSalaryotherotherwrittenFluentQualification:inspoken&mandarinanddialectspokeninpartsofchina.Range:30,000-Php59,999

SINGHAWIBOON, PIRANAN Technical Support Specialist - Thai Speaking

Basic

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

73.

Basic PhpSalary(written/oral).Well-versedQualification:inSpanishRange:30,000-Php59,999

PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills.

Brief

Basic PhpSalaryandmanagement,ExperienceQualification:inoperationsleadershipRange:30,000-Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services.

57. HE, ChineseTAO Speaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician

Basic 499,999PhpSalary(KoreanSpeaksQualification:andWriteFluently&English)Range:150,000-Php MandarinSONGHAOCustomer

Service Specialist

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Basic PhpSalaryandmanagement,ExperienceQualification:inoperationsleadershipRange:30,000-Php59,999

system.

69. TAO, ChineseJINLIANGSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Fiber Optic Cabling System

Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills

PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Brief

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

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999 ChineseWANBAOSpeaking

63.

Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities

TEJA, OperationTHIWAKORNSupport Team Leader - Thai Speaking

Cabling Infrastructure

Assist the team leader in the execution of the business plan and new marketing strategy

ZHANG, YANG Chinese Speaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician

Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:60,000-Php89,999

ASCENT DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION INC. 5th Floor Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Ave. Ortigas

software solutions

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Basic

LIANG, ChineseSENYUANSpeaking

Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills.

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

65. LIU, ChineseYANGSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Fiber Optic Cabling System

Brief Job CoordinateDescription:transactional operations and monitor ongoing business processes in the organization

Senior Operation Support Officer - Thai Speaking

Support Specialist

PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999 ChineseWEIJIANSpeaking Technician

Job

71. ChineseYUQINGSpeaking Infrastructure Technician

Job

Basic PhpSalarymandarin.communicationExcellentQualification:oralandwritteninRange:30,000-Php59,999 MandarinJIN-LONGIt

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Basic

Job

Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Fiber Optic Cabling System

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Basic

TORO SpanishHURTADOContent Writer - Bilingual Speaking

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

Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

Brief Job Description: Design and implement that can

70. WANG,

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

72. XU,

Center, San Antonio, City Of Pasig 49. MIN, KYOUNG SUNG Assistant General Manager

Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities.

Senior Operation Support Officer - Thai Speaking

updating customer’s account information.

Senior Operation Support Officer - Thai Speaking

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PHILIPPINES, INC. 2nd, 3rd, And 4th Floors, Science Hub Tower 4 Bldg., Mckinley Hill Cyberpark, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig 78. TANG, MING Senior Process Executive Brief Job Description: Service Support Solution includes diagnosis, resolution, and reporting of customer issues and questions Basic Qualification: BA or BS Degree Holder; Minimum of 2 years customer service support PhpSalaryexperienceRange:90,000-Php 149,999 COLDSTREAM MARKETING SOLUTION INC. 603-4 Eastfield Ctr., Moa Comp. Macapagal Ave., Barangay 76, Pasay City 79. CHE MY HOA Gaming Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, communicationExcellentskills in Chinese, both spoken and written, Previous experience in a similar role in the offshore/ online gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to learn. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 80. HUYNH GIA MY Gaming Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, communicationExcellentskills in Chinese, both spoken and written, Previous experience in a similar role in the offshore/ online gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to learn. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 81. TANG MY NGOC Gaming Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, communicationExcellentskills in Chinese, both spoken and written, Previous experience in a similar role in the offshore/ online gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to learn. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 BusinessMirror A7www.businessmirror.com.ph Tuesday, September 13, 2022

PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Fiber Optic Cabling

Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities.

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59. LI, ChineseJIANBOSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

Basic

Cabling Infrastructure

68. SUN, ChineseXINSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Fiber Optic Cabling System

Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities.

51. LI,

TRAN TUAN ANH Operation Support Officer - Vietnamese Speaking

Basic PhpSalarymandarin.communicationExcellentQualification:oralandwritteninRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:60,000-Php89,999

Basic

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999 ChineseJIAHUANSpeaking Technician

Cabling Infrastructure Technician

It Specialist

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

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60. LI, ChineseXIANGFEISpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

ZENG, ChineseYUNGUANGSpeakingCabling Infrastructure Technician

PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills.

PHENGMOOL, KANYAPAT

Installs

Brief Job Description: and

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

KAEWSURIWONG, NITCHAREE

BIG EMPEROR TECHNOLOGY CORP. Eastfield Center, Cbp1, Macapagal Blvd., Barangay 76, Pasay City 52. SU SU MyanmariWINCustomer Service Brief Job Description: Offer full range of customer service to employer and clients. Basic Qualification: At least college level and able to speak, read write and type fluently in BURMESE language. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 BLOOMBERRY RESORTS AND HOTELS INC. Solaire Resort And Casino, 1 Asean Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, City Of Parañaque53.TOH SIAW DING Shift Manager, Premium Services Brief Job ResponsibleDescription:forproviding supervision to the dayto-day operation of the player development team, while working closely with other departments to provide excellent services and unforgettable gaming experience to our VIPs. Basic PhpSalarysoftwareofexperience;1+yrs.Qualification:ofindustryknowledgerequiredcompany&tools.Range:30,000-Php59,999 CHANGE HEALTHCARE PHILIPPINES, INC. 18/f Picadilly Star Bldg. 4th Ave Cor. 27th Street,, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig 54. SHOCKEY, DENNON PATRICK Quality Analyst Brief Job ResponsibleDescription:forquality assurance and coaching of front line staff within the support department –this includes mentoring and coaching new hires, as well as participating in new hire training activities Basic Qualification: A passion for exemplary customer service and coaching others to succeed in this area. Thorough understanding of IWS Support workflows and processes. Must know where to reference these 499,999PhpSalarydocuments.Range:150,000-Php CHINA COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PHILIPPINES CORPORATION 21st Floor Menarco Tower, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig55. BAI, ChineseMINQIANGSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system. Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999 56. CHENG, LING Chinese Speaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

66. QU, ChineseWEI Speaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Fiber Optic Cabling System

Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

77. XIE,

76. ZHAO, ChineseWEISpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician

Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities.

Brief ResolvingDescription:allissuesco-workers have with their

Basic PhpSalaryspeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChineseITspecialist.Range:30,000-Php59,999

67. SUN, ChineseWEIJIASpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Fiber Optic Cabling System

62. LI, ChineseYAWENSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician

B2B ANALYTICS AND MARKETING SERVICES CORPORATION 28/f Tower, 6789 Ayala Ave.,, Bel-air, City Of Makati 50. AI,

Brief Job CoordinateDescription:transactional operations and monitor ongoing business processes in the organization

Basic

47.

Brief Description: Cat5e, Cat6, Cabling

PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

CHANPRASERT, PHENRUEDEE

Brief Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and System

Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

Brief Job Description: Performs onsite operational support including records management and facilitating onsite activities.

SRIKIM, OperationNARUEMOLSupportOfficer - Thai Speaking

NGUYEN THI QUYNH TRAM Operation Support Officer - Vietnamese Speaking

Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

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Creating

Cat6a and Fiber Optic

58. LAI, ChineseDAHONGSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

Brief

Brief Job Description: Installs Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Fiber Optic Cabling System

Job

Brief Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a cabling

Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills.

Basic PhpSalaryinfrastructurespeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inmandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

PhpSalaryinfrastructureSpeakingofandcommunicationandFluentQualification:inMandarinEnglishwithgoodskillspreferably5yearsexperienceasChinesecablingtechnician.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Good communication and presentation skills.

Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

ChineseYONGZHISpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician

System

Basic

Cabling

IT system and software.

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

61. LI, ChineseXIANYANGSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician Brief Job Description: Installs cat5e, cat6, cat6a and fiber optic cabling system.

48.

Job

WANG,

42.

YAN, ChineseHUANSpeaking Cabling Infrastructure Technician

Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

product and services

89.

DIGICHROM INC. Unit 2602 & 2603 26/f Pbcom Tower, 6795 Ayala Ave., Bel-air, City Of Makati 109. HUANG, HSIANG-WEI a.k.a. HUANG, HUI-CHI Mandarin Speaking Customer Service

111. NGUYEN MINH KHUONG Vietnamese Speaking Customer Service ManageBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:incomingand outgoing calls. Chats and emails Basic

LIN, MarketingZHANGUOAnd Sales Agent

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

platforms

DAXIFA CORPORATION

Basic PhpSalarywrittenRange:30,000-Php

ZHANG, MandarinTIANBAOSpeaking Customer Service

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

LI, MandarinZHIHAOSpeaking Customer Service

Brief Job ResearchesDescription:anddevelops various marketing strategies for products and services and implements marketing plans and works to meet sales quotas.

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

125. CHELSEA SupportsBriefCustomerANGELIKEEServiceRepresentativeJobDescription:customersbyproviding helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

126. DEDI HERMAWAN WIJAYA Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

ChineseEFENDY

Speaking Data Entry Clerk

work creatively

88.

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LILI ChineseYANASpeaking

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

Information about Products and Services.

SAI KYAW THET TUN Customer Support Specialist

Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Can plansimplementtostrategies;developandinformation,contributesideasresearchestohelpmarketingCanhelpdetail,designandmarketingforeachproduct or service being offered.

WEI SIANG Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk

85. HOANG QUE HUONG Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk

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

stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time.

59,999 92. THI XUAN MAI Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about Products and Services. Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999 93. WANG, ChinesePENGSpeaking Data Entry Clerk Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about Products and Services. Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999 94. WONG CHOON SHIEN Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about Products and Services. Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999 DATACLICK INTERNATIONAL CORP. E. Rodriguez St., Roxas Blvd. St., Barangay 3, Pasay City 95. CHEN, CustomerGUOFUSupport Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999 96. CONG VINH SON Customer Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

PhpSalaryMandarinreadingProficientQualification:inspeaking,andwritinginRange:30,000-Php59,999

HUANG,

CustomerBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:Service

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

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103.

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

87.

LIN, ChineseYIDANSpeaking

ManageBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:incomingand

WEI, CustomerJIE Support Specialist

CustomerBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:Service

Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

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106.

Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers

90.

104.

Data Entry Clerk

PhpSalaryVietnamesereadingProficientQualification:inspeaking,andwritinginRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

CustomerBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:Service

LIAU

DYNAPHARM INTERNATIONAL PHILS, INC. Unit 1202 12th Flr. Robinsons Equitable, Tower Adb Ave. Cor.ortigas Ctr, San Antonio, City Of Pasig 114. LOKE RUI XIAN Product Category Manager

SAU CHI CustomerHAISupport Specialist

outgoing calls. Chats and emails

110. LUONG MY VietnameseVANSpeaking Customer Service ImmediatelyBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:escalating serious complaints or issues that you are not equipped to deal with Basic

LESI ChineseYANTISpeaking

Brief Job ResearchesDescription:anddevelops various marketing strategies for products and services and implements marketing plans and works to meet sales quotas.

Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about

Service RecommendsBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:potential products or services to management by collecting information and analyzing customer needs Basic PhpSalaryBilingualWritingExcellentQualification:inReading,andSpeakingLanguagesRange:30,000-Php59,999 ELECTRO NATION CORPORATION 3188 3g 3f Shi Yunzhi Bldg., Teacher’s Village, Gen. T. De Leon, City Of Valenzuela 120. GUAN, TreasurerHAOJIE/Operations Manager (mandarin ActsBriefSpeaking)JobDescription:astheprimaryinterface between online platform and our business partners in China Basic PhpSalaryresponsibilitieseffortLanguageQualification:skills,knowledge,Range:60,000-Php89,999 FLYING DRAGON NETWORK PHILIPPINES INC. Ri Rance Ii Bldg., Block 2 Lot 3 Aseana City, Tambo, City Of Parañaque 121. ADETYA CustomerRAHMAService Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999 122. AFDILLAH NURZA ISMA Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints Basic

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Brief Job Description:

HO PHOI CustomerNGOCSupport Specialist

112. PHAN QUYNH NGA Vietnamese Speaking Customer Service ImmediatelyBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:escalating serious complaints or issues that you are not equipped to deal with Basic PhpSalaryVietnamesereadingProficientQualification:inspeaking,andwritinginRange:30,000-Php59,999 113. VU CONG VietnameseMINHSpeaking Customer Service ManageBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:incomingand outgoing calls. Chats and emails Basic

107.

XIA, MandarinBAORENSpeaking Customer Service

LIN, MarketingZHIPINGAnd Sales Agent

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

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

CustomerBriefRepresentativeJobDescription:Service

98.

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

DU, MarketingLIANSHENGAndSales Agent

Basic PhpSalaryAccountingBachelor’sQualification:Degree(HONS)&Finance.Range:30,000-Php59,999

Basic

Brief Job Assist/helpDescription:customers, give customers information about

97.

Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic PhpSalarycallsHandlingQualification:inquiriesphoneRange:30,000-Php59,999

ZHANG, MandarinHAOSpeaking Customer Service

Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about Products and Services.

Products and Services.

EASYTECH SUPPORT INC. 9-11/f, 14/f Capella Bldg., Asean Drive Filinvest, Alabang, City Of Muntinlupa

LIN, MarketingLAIFA And Sales Agent

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

Basic PhpSalarycallsHandlingQualification:inquiriesphoneRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

LAU QUAN LONG Customer Support Specialist

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

102.

99.

Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about Products and Services.

ZHAI, MandarinYINGJUNSpeaking Customer Service

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months customer experience/goodservice in oral communication and PhpSalarywrittenRange:30,000-Php 59,999

PhpSalaryVietnamesereadingProficientQualification:inspeaking,andwritinginRange:30,000-Php59,999

ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE 82. THOI KIM YEN Gaming Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, communicationExcellentskills in Chinese, both spoken and written, Previous experience in a similar role in the offshore/ online gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to learn. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 CONCENTRIX DAKSH SERVICES PHILIPPINES CORPORATION Bldg. F, Ayalaland, Technohub, Quezon City 83. YAHKHAMPOR PUNYAPAT Advisor I, Customer Service Brief Job Description: Will be providing Customer Service Support for Spotify Customer thru email/chat Basic Qualification: Basic navigationcomputerskills and PC PhpSalaryknowledgeRange:60,000-Php 89,999 CRONYX INC. Flr. No. 4th-10th, Yinhope Bldg., Dela Rama Cor. Zoili Hilario St., Seascape Village, Ccp Complex Subd., Zone 10, Barangay 76, Pasay City 84.

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

105.

Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about Products and Services.

Brief Job ResearchesDescription:anddevelops various marketing strategies for products and services and implements marketing plans and works to meet sales quotas.

PhpSalaryVietnamesereadingProficientQualification:inspeakingandwritinginRange:30,000-Php59,999

119. WU, MandarinJIANGYUSpeaking Customer

Brief Job Assist/HelpDescription:Customers, Give Customers Information about Products and Services.

ZENG, BeingBriefCustomerSHENGFENGSupportSpecialistJobDescription:thevoiceofourplayers

Brief Job ResearchesDescription:anddevelops various marketing strategies for products and services and implements marketing plans and works to meet sales quotas.

PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Can plansimplementtostrategies;developandinformation,contributesideasresearchestohelpmarketingCanhelpdetail,designandmarketingforeachproduct or service being offered.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform,

Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Can plansimplementtostrategies;developandinformation,contributesideasresearchestohelpmarketingCanhelpdetail,designandmarketingforeachproduct or service being offered.

Data Entry Clerk

115.

DIEC THUY KHON Customer Support Specialist

Basic PhpSalaryspokenskillsExcellentQualification:communicationinChinese,bothandwrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

116.

LIWEI Chinese Speaking Data Entry Clerk

Data Entry Clerk

Basic PhpSalarycallsHandlingQualification:inquiriesphoneRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

118.

Basic PhpSalaryCustomerQualification:ServiceRange:30,000-Php59,999

117.

100.

Basic Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999

Mpire Center 93 West Avenue, Project 7, 1, Bungad, Quezon City

Public relation & strategic planning with key person to achieve growth of the company and sales.

Qualification: With at least 6 Months Customer PhpSalaryCommunication.inExperience/ServiceGoodOralandWrittenRange:30,000-Php59,999 91. ChineseSURYATI Speaking Data Entry Clerk Brief Job Assist/helpDescription:customers, give customers information about product and services Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months customer experience/goodservice in oral communication and

131. HANDRI AFANDI HUTASUHUT Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

Brief

Basic

written, previous experience

163.

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

Basic

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

PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999 PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

151.

KWAN SENG SANDI Burmese Customer Service Representative

127. DENNY KURNIAWAN RUNTUWENE Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

Brief

157.

NYI NYI BurmeseTUNCustomer Service Representative

Basic

130. GUO, CustomerZHIJIEService Representative

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

online gaming industry or less experience

Brief Job Description: Use the Ikea global business priorities, knowledge of its range & customers’ living situations to drive long term sales development in the Philippines, using all media & sales outlets

MOA CLOUDZONE CORP.

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

our players within our

PhpSalaryshift-basedhours,totravelexperience.orBusiness,Bachelor’sQualification:degreeinarelatedfield,equivalentpracticalAbilitytoasrequired.Abilityworknon-standardincludingovernightschedules.Range:500,000andabove

TRAN THI THU HUONG Gaming Support Specialist

Basic Qualification: Must be bachelor’s / college degree in any fields, at least 2 yrs. Of working experience in the related positions, ability to maintain high level of PhpSalaryconfidentialityRange:30,000-Php 59,999

Description:

HEO, ProducingBriefFinanceJINAManagerJobDescription:financialreports and developing strategies based on financial research.

155.

162.

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

HASKELL COMPANY PHILIPPINES, technology, safety and quality.

132.

Brief Job Being the of fast-

- Php 59,999 165. QI, ChineseDAXINGCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 166. XU, ChineseFUYUCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read and write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 167. YANG, ChineseCHAOCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 168. YE, ChineseSHUANGWEICustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 169. ZHANG, HONGPENG Chinese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 170. ZHAO, ChineseWANCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:Incomingcalls and customer service inquires. Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE BusinessMirror A9www.businessmirror.com.ph Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

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

THIRI BurmeseWAICustomer Service Representative

143. YOGI ADITYA PUTRA PRASETYO Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

the

137. MUHAMMAD NIZAM Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

133. HOANG VAN KIEN Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

PhpSalaryEnglishinsalesCustomerLevel,CollegeQualification:GraduatepreferablywithServiceorexperience,fluentMandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

good

LAW KYAR HWAR Burmese Customer Service Representative

accomplishing related results as needed.

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

134. IRWANDY WIJAYA Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

PhpSalaryEnglishinsalesCustomerLevel,CollegeQualification:GraduatepreferablywithServiceorexperience,fluentMandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

128. ELSA ALDELFIEN LOUSIANNE PIMPIN Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

HOI MOON Gaming Support Specialist

152.

CHENG, KONG Chinese Customer Service Representative

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

LONG, ChineseTINGGUANGCustomerService Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer

PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

129. FARIS ZUL QISTHI Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalesCustomerLevel,CollegeQualification:GraduatepreferablywithServiceorexperience,fluentMandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

and customer service inquires

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

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

142. VU THI CustomerHIEUService Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

Basic

FUTURE TRAVEL AND TOURS CORP. 5/f Regray Bldg., 705 J.p Rizal St., Valenzuela, City Of Makati

Unit 5d Rose Industries Bldg., #11, Pioneer Street, Kapitolyo, City Of Pasig

Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, communicationexcellentskills in Chinese, both spoken and written, previous experience in a similar role in the offshore/ online gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to.

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

CHA, SANGMIN It Support Specialist

Job Description: The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) works closely with business leaders to drive the development of a cohesive talent plan that delivers on GOC’s employee value proposition, ensures consistent high performance across the workforce, and a healthy talent pipeline that meets the current and future needs of the business.

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

MAGKING SERVICES CORPORATION

GOC PHILIPPINES, INC. Unit 25-b Net Lima, 5th Ave. Cor. 26th St., Bgc, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig 144. PANDE, SACHIN HR Business Partner Senior Manager, GOC

WU, BeingBriefGamingHONGLIANGSupportSpecialistJobDescription:thevoiceofourplayers within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time.

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

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

IKANO (PHILIPPINES), INC. Lot No.7, Marina Way St. District 1, Barangay 76, Pasay City

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

GOOD

SupportsBriefCustomerCHANDRAServiceRepresentativeJobDescription:customersbyproviding

141. TONI CustomerSETIAWANService Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints Basic

Basic Qualification: BS in PhpSalaryplanner,schedule,dayschedule(500+inleadership.withconstruction10-12supervisoryproject.withisInternationalconstructioneducationadministrationMinorusmanagementconstructionorequal,educationpreferred.inbusinessuspreferred.Asisamust.experienceamust,preferablyJCLDStemple5-10yearsofexperience.yearsofapplicableexperiencedemonstratedExperiencemanaginglargeteamspeople).Abletowithp6,120-schedule,5-weekpullplan/lastandsips.Range:60,000-Php89,999

PHYO THINZAR KYAW Burmese Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

AN, ChineseXINGYONGCustomer Service Representative

service inquiries

161.

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000

156.

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

153.

154.

Representative Brief

164. QI,

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

BUCUR, NICOLETA-LEONTINA Country Selling Manager

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

Basic PhpSalaryandExcellentQualification:communicationpresentationskills.Range:30,000-Php59,999

PhpSalaryEnglishinSalesCustomerLevel;CollegeQualification:GraduatePreferablywithServiceorExperience;FluentMandarinandBasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

Brief Job ContributesDescription:toteameffort by

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

and motivation to.

145. ChineseJULYANI Customer Representative

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

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

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

158.

Service Representative Brief Job

role

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147.

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

HARPEN

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

service,

SIAN

growing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time.

of customer satisfaction, at least 5 yrs’ experience in a Sr mgmt. role in Ikea Salary Range: Php 500,000 and above INNOVATIAL INC. 32a Rufino Pacific Tower, 6784 Ayala Ave. Cor V.a Rufino St., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati148. SHE, ChineseWEILanguage Marketing Team Leader Brief Job ResponsibleDescription:forsupervising a small team of marketing specialist to achieve the marketing goals of the company. Basic Qualification: Good social excellentpresentationandskillsoraland written communication skills. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 ITECHNO SPECIALIST INC. 9/f 100 West Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pio Del Pilar, City Of Makati 149. JIANG, GamingHUISupport Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, communicationexcellentskills in Chinese, both spoken and written, previous experience in a similar role in the offshore/ online gaming industry or less experience but a good attitude and motivation to. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 150. NGUYEN THI VIET HA Gaming Support Specialist Brief Job Description: Being the voice of our players within our fastgrowing online/offshore gaming platform, stay on track with the game updates, implementing procedures to support players, work creatively across multiple projects and platforms at the same time. Basic Qualification: A passion for delivering excellent customer service, communicationexcellentskills in Chinese,

INC. U-b 7/f 8 Rockwell Center, Hidalgo Drive, Rockwell Center, Poblacion, City Of Makati 146. HOLMES, TYLER DAVID Director Of Field Operations Brief Job Description: Manages and supports all aspect of field operations. Manages project staffing, recruitment and development of field-based construction team members including managers of field operations, superintendents and assistant superintendents. Actively engages with executive leadership, design, project management and field teams to continually evaluate and improve processes, procedures, training opportunities and resources to promote continual growth related to all aspects affecting the operations in the field. Implement standards, policies and best practices concerning procedures,

Basic Qualification: Deep understanding of markets, customers and the drivers both spoken and in a similar in offshore/ but a attitude

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

Brief Job Description: IT support specialist to provide technical assistance to our staff.

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

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

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

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

Basic PhpSalaryEnglishinsalescustomerlevel;CollegeQualification:graduatepreferablywithserviceorexperience;fluentmandarinandbasicRange:30,000-Php59,999

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

helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints

140. CustomerSURYADI Service Representative Brief Job Description: Supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints Basic

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159.

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201.

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NGUYEN VU HAO Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

181.

applications with good oral and written communication skills.

178.

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

QI, ChineseDENGJICustomer Service

and customer service inquiries

Brief Job KnowledgeableDescription:incomputer

Representative

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

185.

HOANG

Basic PhpSalarydataCustomerQualification:supportandbaseservicesRange:30,000-Php59,999

177.

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

179.

MA, ChineseHUAHAICustomer Service

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

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

199.

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Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service

Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read, and write Chinese language

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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language Salary

222. ChineseCONGCustomer Service

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

Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

MAC

225.

application with good oral and written communication skills

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

Representative

Brief Job KnowledgeableDescription:incomputer application with good oral and written communication skills

SIM YEOK CHENG Malaysian Customer Service Representative

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

NGUYEN BINH MINH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

IndonesianSEVERIANUSCustomer Service Representative

30,000 - Php 59,999 212. TRAN DINH DAT Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 213. TRAN GIA VietnameseMANCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 214. TRAN MINH TUAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 215. TRAN VAN VietnameseTHIENCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 216. TRUONG THI THUY Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 217. VU DINH VietnameseBANGCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 218. VU XUAN VietnameseTHANHCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 219. VY THI VietnameseDON Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 NEW ORIENTAL CLUB88 CORPORATION Sky Garage Bldg., Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, City Of Parañaque 1331 Pearl Plaza Bldg., Quirino Ave., Tambo, City Of Parañaque 8/f Ecoplaza, 2305 Don Chino Roces Ave., Magallanes, City Of Makati 220. FENG,

211.

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

WONG YEE HUA Malaysian Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

224.

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

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

207.

NGUYEN MINH TU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

application

209.

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Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

Service Brief Job

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

Basic PhpSalarydataCustomerQualification:supportandbaseservicesRange:30,000-Php59,999

PENG, ChineseJUNCustomer Service

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

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

172.

HOANG NGUYET NGA Vietnamese Service

Basic PhpSalarySkillsWrittenWithComputerKnowledgeableQualification:inApplicationGoodOralandCommunicationRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic PhpSalaryskillswrittenwithcomputerKnowledgeableQualification:inapplicationgoodoralandcommunicationRange:30,000-Php59,999

Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary

NGUYEN THI THUY Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

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

PHAM NGOC PHUONG ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service

THANH NHAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

200.

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

182.

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

184.

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Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

206.

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Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls

inquires

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

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

Basic PhpSalarydatabaseCustomerQualification:supportandservicesRange:30,000-Php59,999 CustomerDescription:supportand data

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

228. ChineseBIN Customer Service

Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services

180.

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CHONG CHEE FOOK Malaysian Customer Service Representative

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

CHU VAN VietnameseANHCustomer Service Representative

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NONG THI VietnameseHANGCustomer Service Representative

Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

NGO VAN VietnameseDUNGCustomer Service Representative

CHU THI VietnameseKIEUCustomer Service Representative

NGUYEN TRONG VINH Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

HOANG NHAT KHOA Vietnamese Customer Service

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

PHAM CONG THANG Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Representative

196.

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

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

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Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

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

Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

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Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language

Brief Job KnowledgeableDescription:incomputer with

Basic PhpSalaryskills.writtenwithcomputerKnowledgeableQualification:inapplicationgoodoralandcommunicationRange:30,000-Php59,999

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

175.

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

173.

227.

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188.

187.

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Basic Qualification: Able to speak, read and write Chinese language

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223.

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Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

IndonesianBUNGACustomer Service Representative

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221. HUANG, BINGBING Chinese Customer Service

inquiries

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

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

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226.

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

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Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

Basic PhpSalaryskillswrittenwithcomputerKnowledgeableQualification:inapplicationgoodoralandcommunicationRange:30,000-Php59,999

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Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

Customer Service Representative

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Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

202.

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Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language

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Basic Qualification: to Range: Php 30,000

203.

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Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read and Write Chinese Language

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

Customer Service Representative

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NGUYEN HUU TUAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative

Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services

230. ZHANG, JINGRONG Chinese Customer Service Brief Job

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183.

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Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999

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

Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires

- Php 59,999 189. HOANG THI NGUYET TAM Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 190. HOANG TRUNG HIEU Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 191. HOANG VAN NGOC Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries Basic Qualification: Able to speak, Read, and Write Chinese language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 192. LE VAN VietnameseTUANCustomer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquires Basic Qualification: Able to Speak, Read, and Write Chinese Language Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 193. LUONG VAN LUAN Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job ManagingDescription:incomingcalls and customer service inquiries

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PHILIPPINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Equitable Bank Tower 23/f, P. De Roxas, San Lorenzo, City Of Makati 279. SUZUTA, EnsureBriefJapaneseKENTAROManagerJobDescription:projectadheres to scope, schedule & budget; contribute their operational, strategic, or technical expertise to projects; collaborate w/ clients to determine project parameters.

239.

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242.

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THI BICH HOA Vietnamese Customer Service

calls, emails and chats related to inquiry from clients and/or customers through mandarin to English translation.

240.

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oral and

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Qualification: At Least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, PhpSalaryChineseRelatedEngineeringTechnology,InformationSoftwareorAnotherField;FluentinLanguageRange:30,000-Php59,999 TAIKISHA PHILIPPINES INC. Suite 501-502 5/f Golden Rock Bldg., 168 Salcedo St., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati 278. FUKUNAGA, TAKATSUGU Vice President

Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services

manage the process of the inspection project, to guide the inspection direction and enable delivery personnel, summarize and promote inspection, take responsibility in managing and formulating, to provide digital operation, organize and ensure the quality of annual work meetings. Basic Qualification: To provide consulting technical and advisory

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data base services

CHI SAU VietnamesePHUNGCustomer

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Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services

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Job

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PHILIPPINE FULL DEGREE COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 10/f Alphaland Makati Place, 7323 Ayala Ave. Cor. Malugay St., Bel-air, City Of Makati 260. CAI, MandarinSHENG-YUOperations Specialist Brief Job Description: Maintain accurate sales record

Basic PhpSalaryskillswrittenwithcomputerKnowledgeableQualification:inapplicationgoodoralandcommunicationRange:30,000-Php59,999

252. NGUYEN THUY DUNG Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services Basic

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survey and design entrustment and management, organize relevant departments to review design plans.

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Basic PhpSalaryexperienceleastBachelor’sQualification:degreeat2-3yearsofworkinginrelatedfield.Range:30,000-Php59,999

244.

SUPREME CHENGHAO MANAGEMENT OPC Level 26-a Rufino Pacific Tower, 6784 Ayala Ave., San Lorenzo, City Of Makati 277. HO, WAI Develop,BriefSoftwareKITAnalystJobDescription:analyzeand implement testing procedures, programming, and documentation

ExcellentQualification:inwritten and verbal communication skills in Mandarin; W/ at least 1 year work-related experience in IT Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 SA RIVENDELL GLOBAL SUPPORT, INC. 2/f Star Cruises Ce Bldg., Andrews Drive, Newport City St., Barangay 183, Pasay City 269. ZHANG, CustomerYANXINGService Representative Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services Basic computerKnowledgeableQualification:inapplication with good oral and PhpSalarycommunicationwrittenskillsRange:30,000-Php59,999 SAGISAG INC. 18/f Gt Tower International, 6795 Ayala Ave.,, Bel-air, City Of Makati 270. NGUYEN THANH BAO Vietnamese Customer Service Representative Brief Job Description: Manage large amounts of incoming calls, handle customers concerns. Basic Qualification: At least 6 months to 1 year related experience, proficient in computer. Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 SEQUOIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC. 37f Lkg Tower, 6801 Ayala Ave., Bel-air, City Of Makati 271. XU, MandarinXIAODONGSpeaking It / Customer Support Brief Job Description: Serve as primary contact for problem resolution and information gathering including maintenance repair and development of mandarin based software. Basic PhpSalarymandarin.readingProficientQualification:inspeaking,andwritinginRange:30,000-Php59,999 SHOPEE PHILIPPINES INC 37/f Seven/neo, 5th Avenue E-square Crescent Park West Bgc, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig 272. LOKE ZHAO DONG Assistant Manager, Credit - Budget & Strategy Brief Job Oversea/planDescription:budget Basic Qualification: 2yrs exp in finance, audit PhpSalaryplanningRange:500,000and above SPARVA INCORPORATED 7/f Insular Life Bldg., 6781 Ayala Ave., Cor. Paseo De Roxas, Bel-air, City Of Makati 273. AccountsJESLIN Officer Brief Job Description: Resolve issues and give information when appropriate to solve issues effectively and promptly Basic PhpSalarymandarinFluencyQualification:inEnglishandisessentialRange:30,000-Php59,999 SPEEDWELL INC. 5/f King’s Court 2 Bldg., 2129 Chino Roces Ave., Pio Del Pilar, City Of Makati 274. LIU, ChineseQIAOSpeaking Solutions Consultant Brief Job Assist/helpDescription:customers, give customers information about product and services. Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months customer experience/goodservice in oral communication and PhpSalarywritten.Range:30,000-Php 59,999 275. ZHANG, ZHILI Chinese Speaking Solutions Consultant Brief Job Assist/helpDescription:customers, give customers information about product and services. Basic Qualification: With at least 6 months customer experience/goodservice in oral communication and PhpSalarywritten.Range:30,000-Php 59,999 SUNNEX PHILIPPINES INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION Warehouse B, Shinih Phils. Inc. Cmpd., Marcos Alvarez Ave. Del Nor Subd., Talon Singko, City Of Las Piñas 276. WU, DevelopBriefSalesLI-YIManagerJobDescription:andanalyzeinformation to access the current and future financial status of firms. Basic

VICCI BUSINESS CONSULTANCY HandleBriefTranslation)JobDescription:servicesupport

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good oral and written communication skills

Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 261. HU, EstablishBriefMandarinLIFANGSupervisorJobDescription:andmanage a budget

Basic Thorough,Qualification:extensive & Fluency in mandarin language to English PhpSalarytranslation.Range:30,000-Php 59,999 (mandarin

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89,999 VPC CORPORATE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED 11/f 100 West, Sen Gil Puyat Ave. Cor., Washington St., Pio Del Pilar, City Of Makati 284. YEH, Mandarin-speakingCHENG-PIN Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Prepares product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information Basic PhpSalaryForeignQualification:languagespeakingRange:30,000-Php59,999 285. ONKLIANG ARRIYA Thai-speaking Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Prepares product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 286. LE DUC TRI Vietnam-speaking Customer Service Officer Brief Job Description: Prepares product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information Basic Qualification: Foreign language speaking Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 WISHLAND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY INC. 28/f Techzone Condo Corp., 213 Buendia Ave., San Antonio, City Of Makati 287. TAM, KIT MAN Chinese Language Support Service Brief Job Description: Provide support services across technology programs and projects Basic ProficientQualification:inChinese PhpSalarylanguageRange:30,000-Php 59,999 288. HOANG QUOC TRUNG ANH Vietnamese Language - Marketing Staff Brief Job Description: Provide support services across technology programs and projects Basic ProficientQualification:inChinese PhpSalarylanguageRange:30,000-Php 59,999 ZOOMLION HEAVY INDUSTRY PHILIPPINES INC. U-d 9/f Triumph Square 1618, Quezon Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City 289. XU, CountryJIANManager/corporate Treasurer Brief Job Description: Managing local employees and providing support for the operation of product line. Constructing a development platform for local subsidiary. Basic Qualification: More than 5 years of local marketing work experience in medium and large enterprises, with a background in the construction machinery industry is preferred. Salary Range: Php 90,000 - Php 149,999 *Date Generated: Sep 12, 2022 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 Pleasepublication.inform DOLE National Capital Region if you have any information on criminal offense committed by the foreign nationals. ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE ESTABLISHMENT / ADDRESS No. NAME OF FOREIGN NATIONAL , POSITION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE BusinessMirror A11www.businessmirror.com.ph Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Brief CustomerDescription:supportand data

251. NGUYEN THI KIM LIEN Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services Basic

Salary Range: Php 30,000 - Php 59,999 ParticipateBriefDesignLIANGSupervisor-ChineseJobDescription:inthearrangement, revision, binding and publishing of engineering design materials and cad drawings.

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NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS PHILIPPINES, INC. 18/f The Curve Bldg., 32nd St. Cor. 3rd Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, City Of Taguig259. GILSON, LOYD AURÉLIEN Program Manager

Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services

Basic Qualification: PhpSalarydevelopmentRange:500,000andabove

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Answer phone calls; Organize meetings; Maintain Filing Systems; Order office supplies; Book travel arrangements; Develop admin staffs; Organize travel arrangements for senior managers

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253. PHAM THI THU THUY Vietnamese Customer Service Brief Job CustomerDescription:supportand data base services Basic

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the “deliberate and cynical missile strikes” against ci vilian targets as acts of terrorism.

By Denitsa Tsekova & Michael Msika

more than a decade.

Already, it’s forcing strapped governments, some that are sitting on debt to GDP ratios of around 150 percent, to dig deeper into the coffers for hundreds of billions to pay for proposed price caps. All the while, the common currency plumbs lows versus the dollar not seen in two decades.

And50.they’re also betting heav ily against bonds, which would normally be used to offset a reces sion. Investors have been steadily accumulating short positions on German bunds as yields hover near the highest level in a decade.

With assistance from Sagarika Jais inghani / Bloomberg

$83 billion investor stampede shows scale of Europe’s woes

Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv appeared to be without power Sunday night. Cars drove through darkened streets, and the few pedestrians used flashlights or mobile phones to light their way.

The Russian Defense Minis try said Saturday the withdrawal from Izyum and other areas was intended to strengthen Moscow’s forces in the neighboring Donetsk region to the south. The explana tion was similar to how Russia justified pulling back from Kyiv earlier this year.

AR , a winter of energy rationing, a coming re cession that could out last any American one. Oh, and a newly hawkish ECB. How Europe will surmount its mountain of troubles is anyone’s guess—and investors aren’t sticking around to find Moneyout.managers yanked $3.4 billion from European stock funds in the week through September 7, taking total outflows in the past six months to $83 billion, accord ing to Deutsche Bank AG citing EPFR Global data. Among those fleeing are BlackRock Inc. and the region’s largest asset manag er Amundi SA. Analysts at Bank of America Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co slashed year-end fore casts for the Stoxx 600 and Euro Stoxx 50, Europe’srespectively. woeshavegrown par ticularly acute in recent months as the region stares down the threat of a recession just as its central bank embarks on an ag gressive campaign to tame infla tion. Russia’s weaponizing of gas supplies to the West is exacerbat ing an energy crisis that could lead to rationing this winter.

But Igor Strelkov, who led Russia-backed forces when the separatist conflict in the Donbas

The bombardment ignited a massive fire at a power station on Kharkiv’s western outskirts and killed at least one person.

The International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog that has two experts at the site, welcomed the restora tion of external power. But IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said he is “gravely concerned about the situation at the plant, which remains in danger as long as any shelling continues.”

Sunday’s ceremony occurred a little more than a year after Biden ended the long and costly war in Afghanistan that the US and al lies launched in response to the terrorBidenattacks.noted that even after the

He said talks have begun on establishing a safety and security zone around it.

“We will never forget, we will never give up,” Biden said. “Our commitment to preventing an other attack on the United States is without end.”

Later in the evening some power had been restored in some regions. None of the outages were believed to be related to the shutdown of the reactors at the Zaporizhzhia plant.

The president was joined by family members of the fallen, first responders who had been at the Pentagon on the day of the attack, as well as Defense Department leadership for the annual moment of tribute carried out in New York City, the Pentagon and Somerset

A looming economic slow down will hit European equities disproportionately, even as high inflation saps potential returns on bonds, according to Bank of America strategist Milla Savova, whose team lowered one of the most pessimistic targets for the Stoxx 600 further in August.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Gen eral Staff said Russian troops also had left several settlements in the Kherson region, in the southern part of the country, as Kyiv’s forces pressed the counteroffensive. It did not identify the areas.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday criticized Biden’s handling of the end of the war and noted that the country has spiraled downward under renewed Taliban rule since the US withdrawal.

In ending the Afghanistan war, the Democratic president followed through on a campaign pledge to bring home US troops from the country’s longest con flict. But the war concluded cha otically in August 2021, when the US-backed Afghan government collapsed, a grisly bombing killed 170 Afghans and 13 US troops at Kabul’s airport, and thousands of desperate Afghans gathered in hopes of escape before the final US cargo planes departed over the HinduBidenKush.marked the one-year an niversary of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan late last month in low-key fashion. He issued a statement in honor of the 13 US troops killed in the bombing at

“The disconnect reflects the Russia-Ukraine conflict given its disproportionate di rect impact on Europe,” said Parag Thatte, a strategist at DeutscheEurope’sBank.markets have even lost the faith of some of its stal warts. Amundi, which manages about 2 trillion euros ($2 tril lion) of assets, became the lat est to say it’s time to cut equity exposure and turn more defen sive, especially when it comes to European stocks.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the head of NATO cautioned Friday the war would likely go on for months, urging the West to keep supporting Ukraine through what could be a difficult winter.Ukraine’s battlefield gains would help as the Biden adminis tration seeks continued financial support of the war effort from Congress and Western allies, said Daniel Fried, a former US ambas sador to Poland and now a dis tinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council in Washington.

By Karl Ritter & Hanna Arhirova The Associated Press

Yuriy Kochevenko, of the 95th brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, tweeted a video from what appeared to be central Izyum. The city was considered an impor tant command and supply hub for Russia’s northern front.

All told, the situation for fi nancial assets in Europe looks grimmer than in other parts of the world. The outflows from European-focused ETFs are the biggest in at least 15 years, while regions like the US have contin ued to attract inflows, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

He also vowed that the nation will “never fail to meet the sa cred obligation to you to properly prepare and equip those that we send into harm’s way and care for those and their families when they come home—and to never, ever, ever forget.”

“Everything around is de stroyed, but we will restore every thing. Izyum was, is, and will be Ukraine,” Kochevenko said in his video, showing the empty central square and destroyed buildings.

By Colleen Long & Aamer Madhani The Associated Press

United States left Afghanistan that his administration contin ues to pursue those responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Last month, Biden announced the US had killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the al-Qaida leader who helped plot the September 11 attacks, in a clandestine operation.

the Kabul airport and spoke by phone with US veterans assisting ongoing efforts to resettle in the United States Afghans who helped the war Bideneffort.onSunday said an “in credible debt” was owed to the US troops who served in Afghanistan as well as their families. More than 2,200 US service members were killed and more than 20,000 were wounded over the course of the nearly 20-year war, according to the Pentagon.

The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a historic 75 ba sis points Thursday and pledged “several” further increases for the 19-nation euro zone.

The retreat angered Russian military bloggers and nationalist commentators, who bemoaned it as a major defeat and urged the Kremlin to step up its war efforts. Many criticized Russian authori ties for continuing with fireworks and other lavish festivities in Mos cow that marked a city holiday on Saturday despite the debacle in Ukraine.InMoscow, Putin attended the opening of a huge Ferris wheel in a park on Saturday, and inaugurated a new transport link and a sports arena. The action underscored the Kremlin’s narrative that the war it calls a “special military opera tion” was going according to plan without affecting Russians’ ev erydayPro-Kremlinlives. political analyst Sergei Markov criticized the Mos cow festivities as a grave mistake.

County, Pennsylvania.

Money managers have added $166 billion to global stock funds this year, according to Deutsche

Bank.That’s a contrast to the last time money flowed out of Europe at a sim ilar rate, in the six months through June 2019, when investors pulled $80 billion from European equities, but nearly $200 billion was also re treating from worldwide equities.

In a sign of a potential rift in the Russian leadership, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed head of Chechnya, said the retreat re sulted from blunders by the Rus sian“Theybrass.have made mistakes and I think they will draw the neces sary conclusions,” Kadyrov said. “If they don’t make changes in the strategy of conducting the special military operation in the next day or two, I will be forced to contact the leadership of the De fense Ministry and the leadership of the country to explain the real situation on the ground.”

“Now, one year on from last August’s disaster, the devastating

YIV, attackedUkraine—Russiapowerstations and other infrastructure Sunday, causing widespread outages across Ukraine as Kyiv’s forces pressed a swift counteroffensive that has driven Moscow’s troops from swaths of territory it had occupied in the northeast.

was powering crucial safety equip ment in so-called “island mode”— an unreliable regime that left the plant increasingly vulnerable to a potential nuclear accident.

Kyiv’s action in recent days to reclaim Russia-occupied areas in the Kharkiv region forced Moscow to withdraw its troops to prevent them from being surrounded, leav ing behind significant numbers of weapons and munitions in a hasty flight as the war marked its 200th day on Ukraine’sSunday.military chief, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyy, said its forc es had recaptured about 3,000 square kilometers (1,160 square miles) since the counteroffensive began in early September. He said Ukrainian troops are only 50 kilometers (about 30 miles) from the Russian border.

Cold, hunger, darkness and thirst for us are not as scary and deadly as your `friendship and brother hood.’ But history will put every thing in place. And we will be with gas, lights, water and food…and WITHOUT you!”

But an official with the Russianbacked administration in the city of Kherson, Kirill Stremousov, said on social media that the city north of the Crimean Peninsula was safe and asked everyone to stay calm.

“The Biden administration policy is evolving in a direction that is more and more justified,” Fried said.

Germany, with its high expo sure to gas shortages and cyclical industries, has become a favorite target of short sellers. One to three-month DAX options with strikes 10 percent below cur rent levels are trading near the highest level this year compared with similar options on the Euro Stoxx

“The fireworks in Moscow on a tragic day of Russia’s military defeat will have extremely serious political consequences,” Markov wrote on his messaging app chan nel. “Authorities mustn’t celebrate when people are mourning.”

“We’ve expected a recession in Europe for months given the en ergy crunch, but we don’t think equities have fully priced this in,” said Wei Li, BlackRock’s Londonbased global chief investment strategist.Indeed, Europe’s main stock index is down just 14 percent in 2022, outperforming the US benchmark and the MSCI World Index, as it reaps the benefits of a weak currency that makes exports more com petitive and a resilient secondquarter earnings season.

Separately, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the Russiaoccupied south completely shut down in a bid to prevent a radiation disaster as fighting raged nearby.

“Russian terrorists remain terrorists and attack critical infrastructure. No military fa cilities, only the goal of leaving people without light and heat,” he Buttweeted,Zelenskyy remained defi ant despite the attacks. Address ing Russia, he added: “Do you still think you can intimidate, break us, force us to make concessions? ...

In a call Sunday with Rus sian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the withdrawal of Russian troops and weaponry from the plant in line with IAEA recommendations.ThepullbackofMoscow’s forces in recent days marked the biggest battlefield success for Ukrainian forces since they thwarted a Rus sian attempt to seize Kyiv near the start of the war. The Kharkiv campaign seemed to take Moscow by surprise; it had relocated many of its troops from the region to the south in expectation of a counter offensive there.

One battalion shared a video of Ukrainian forces in front of a municipal building in Hoptivka, a village just over a mile from the border and about 19 kilometers (12 miles) north of Kharkiv.

“There are relative value op portunities favoring the US over Europe,” said Amundi Deputy CIO Matteo Germano. “Europe is more exposed to the stagflation ary shock which is aggravated by the geopolitical tensions and the region’s reliance on imports of Russian energy.”

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While most attention focused on the counteroffensive, Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, was reconnected to Ukraine’s electricity grid, allow ing engineers to shut down its last operational reactor to safeguard it amid the fighting.

In Sunday night’s missile at tacks by Russia, the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions seemed to bear the brunt. Dnipropetrovsk, Zapor izhzhia and Sumy had only par tially lost power, Zelenskyy said.

Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said Ukrainian troops have re claimed control of more than 40 settlements in the region.

Russia attacks power stations after Ukraine counteroffensive

Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terek hov called the power outage “re venge by the Russian aggressor for the successes of our army at the front, in particular, in the KharkivUkrainianregion.”officials said Russia hit Kharkiv TEC-5, the country’s second-biggest heat and power plant, and Zelenskyy posted video of the Kharkiv power plant on fire.

Since a Sept. 5 fire caused by shelling knocked the plant off transmission lines, the reactor

The plant, one of the 10 biggest atomic power stations in the world, has been occupied by Russian forc es since the early days of the war. Ukraine and Russia have traded blame for shelling around it.

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scale of the fallout from President Biden’s decision has come into sharper focus,” McConnell said. “Afghanistan has become a global pariah. Its economy has shrunk by nearly a third. Half of its popula tion is now suffering critical levels of food insecurity.”

sary of the September 11 at tacks, taking part in a somber wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon held under a steady rain and paying tribute to “ex traordinary Americans” who gave their lives on one of the nation’s darkest days.

Biden honors 9/11 victims, vows commitment to thwart terror

Yet as the continent faces what Finland described as an “ener gy-industry Lehman Brothers” moment, warnings that a com plete shutoff of Russian gas will plunge the region into recession are growing louder. Forecasts among economists for a recession in the euro zone over the next year have climbed each month in 2022, with odds reaching 60 percent in August, according to 11 Citigrouprespondents. Inc. strategists ex pect a slew of downgrades in the next few months, while peers at Morgan Stanley warn profit mar gins face the biggest decline in

PRESIDENT Joe Biden stands during a moment of silence during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington on Sunday, September 11, 2022, to honor and remember the victims of the September 11th terror attack. AP/SUSAN WALSH

erupted in 2014, mocked the Rus sian Defense Ministry’s explana tion of the retreat, suggesting that handing over Russia’s own terri tory near the border was a “contri bution to a Ukrainian settlement.”

The biggest winner of the evening was undoubtedly the populist anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, which had a strong showing of nearly 21 percent, its best result ever. The party gained on promises to crack down on shootings and other gang violence that have shaken a sense of security for many in Sweden.

Sri Lanka has faced its worst crisis after it defaulted on foreign loans, causing shortages of essen tials like fuel, medicines and some food items.

Agriculturalseason.yields dropped by more than half for the past two cultivation seasons because au thorities had banned the imports of chemical fertilizers ostensibly to promote organic farming. She said that according to the World Food Program, more than 6 mil lion people—nearly 30 percent of Sri Lanka’s population—are cur rently facing food insecurity and require humanitarian assistance.

The Sweden Democrats wants to be part of a government, but this is

By Krishan Francis The Associated Press

OLOMBO, Sri Lanka—A visiting US diplomat on Sunday urged Sri Lankan authorities to tackle corruption and introduce governance reforms alongside efforts to uplift the country’s economy as a way out of its worst crisis in recent memory.

In response, UN agencies and various countries, including the United States, have sent more than 60 planeloads of aid. Since last week, Washington has sent three military planes to deliver food.

Stockholm University. “As it is now, it is more likely that the right side will win.”

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food to these flood victims.

just weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Theleader of China’s Commu nist Party last traveled abroad in January 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, on a state visit to Myanmar before countries closed off their borders and im posedSincelockdowns.then,Xi left mainland China to make a one-day visit to the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong on July 1 to speak at a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of its handover from British rule.

Pakistani PM says his flooded country faces food shortages

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Olsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, contributed to this report.

SLAMABAD—Pakistan is grappling with food shortages after deadly floods left the impoverished country’s agriculture belt underwater, the prime minister told the Turkish president by phone, as authorities scaled up efforts Monday to deliver food, tents and other items.

Three more US military planes carrying aid were to land in Paki stan’s worst flood-hit southern Sindh province later Monday, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.Washington days ago set up a humanitarian air bridge to floodravaged Pakistan to deliver aid through 20 flights, which will ar rive in Pakistan before September 16. The US authorities also plan to distribute cash among needy people.

Andersson,election. a 55-year-old economist, became Sweden’s first female prime minister less than a year ago and led Sweden’s historic bid to join NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.

The Associated Press

VICTIMS of heavy flooding from monsoon rains receive relief aid provided by the Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek political party, in Quetta, Pakistan on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Since June, heavy rains and flooding have added a new level of grief to cash-strapped Pakistan and highlighted the disproportionate effect of climate change on impoverished populations.

FROM left: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tajikistan President Imomali Rakhmon, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain pose for a photo prior to their talks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Qingdao in eastern China’s Shandong Province on June 10, 2018. China’s leader Xi Jinping will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan starting Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in his first trip abroad since the early days of the pandemic. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a short statement Monday that Xi will attend a meeting of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand while on the state visit to Uzbekistan.

Another 25 people remain missing as of Sunday evening, rescuers said, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The search for survivors and recovery of bodies were complicated by heavy rains and the risks of landslides, which forced some residents to move to temporary shelters.

unlikely to happen because there are parties in the centerright bloc that oppose it, Isaksson said.

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During her two-day visit, Power announced a total of $60 million in aid to Sri Lanka. After meetings with farmers’ representatives at a rice field in Ja-Ela, outside of the capital Colombo on Saturday, she announced $40 million to buy ag rochemicals in time for the next cultivation

USAID Administrator Samantha Power, right, speaks as US ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung watches during a media conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sunday, September 11, 2022. AP/ERANGA JAYAWARDENA

Shahbaz Sharif spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayy ip Erdogan overnight to thank Turkey for dispatching food, tents and medicine by 12 mili tary aircraft, four trains and Turkish Red Crescent trucks.

The party has its roots in the white nationalist movement but years ago began expelling extremists. Despite its rebranding, voters long viewed it as unacceptable and other parties shunned it. But that has been changing, and its result in this election shows just how far it has come in gaining acceptance.

Isaksson also ruled out a governing coalition combining the center-right Moderates, which have been leading the center-right bloc, and the Social Democrats.

EIJING—China’s leader Xi Jinping will travel to Ka zakhstan and Uzbekistan starting Wednesday in his first trip abroad since the early days of the pandemic two years ago.

Pakistan heavily relies on its agriculture and occasionally exports its surplus wheat to Af ghanistan and other countries. Now it is in talks to import badly needed wheat and vegetables, including to people not directly affected by Meanwhile,floods.theprice of vege tables and other food has started increasing.Untillast week, floodwater was covering around a third of Pakistan, including the country’s agriculture belt in eastern Punjab and southern Sundh provinces, which are the main food basket. Initially, Pakistan said the floods caused $10 billion in damages, but authorities say the damages are far greater than the initial estimates.That’sforced Pakistan and

Xi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the summit of the SCO, an economic, political and security forum that China and Russia dominate. The two last met in Beijing in January,

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The city reported just 143 cases of coronavirus infection Monday, more than half of which were peo ple who did not have symptoms.

The trip comes just weeks ahead of the 20th Communist Party congress, a major politi cal meeting that occurs every five years where future leaders are unveiled. Xi is expected to receive a third five-year term as party leader. AP

A government statement said Sharif briefed Erdogan about the government’s relief activities and sought assistance from Turkey in overcoming the “food shortage.” Sharif also sought help from Tur key on reconstruction work in the flood-hit areas.

USAID Administrator Saman tha Power told reporters that such moves will increase international and local trust in the government’s intentions.“Assistance alone would not put an end to this country’s woes,” Power said. “I stressed to the Sri Lankan president in my meeting earlier today that political reforms and political accountability must go hand in hand with economic reforms and economic account ability.”Shesaid that international in vestor confidence will increase as the government tackles corrup tion and proceeds with long sought governance reforms. “As citizens see the government visibly follow ing through on the commitment to bring about meaningful change,

A magnitude 6.8 quake hit Si chuan province last week, with much of the damage concentrated in Ganze Tibetan Autonomous Region in the province.

Votes abroad are traditionally conservative, meaning that the stilluncounted votes are unlikely to swing the momentum back to the left, according to Isaksson.

The Social Democrats, who have been in power in Sweden since 2014, remain the largest party, even gaining slightly over four years ago to get 30.5 percent of the vote. Andersson said it was obvious that the social democratic movement, which is based on ideals of creating an equal society and a strong welfare state, remains strong in Sweden.

EIJING—The death toll from a major earthquake in western China rose to 93 as the search for survivors continued, authorities said.

On Sunday, she said an addi tional $20 million will be given to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to vulnerable families.

With no clear winner in polls, Sweden in limbo after election

The Moderates dropped to become Sweden’s third largest party and won 19 percent, based on the incomplete vote tally. However, party leader Ulf Kristersson on Monday appeared to be the most likely candidate to be the next prime minister. He told his supporters on election night that he stands ready to try to create a stable and effective government.However,Sweden is likely to face a lengthy process to form a government, as it did after the 2018

The earthquake also affected Chengdu, the provincial capital, where residents were under strict zero-Covid controls, meaning they were not allowed to leave their buildings. Footage online showed residents banging at metal gates at the front of apart ment complexes as they sought to leave their buildings.

that in turn increases societal support for the tough economic reforms ahead,” she said.

By Vanessa Gera & Jan M. Olsen

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a short statement Monday that Xi will attend a meeting of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Or ganization in Samarkand while on a state visit to Uzbekistan. He will also be making a state visit to Kazakhstan, the state mentXi’ssaid.trip will take place from Wednesday to Friday, it said.

More than 660,000 people, including women and children, are living at relief camps and in makeshift homes after floods damaged their homes across the country and forced them to move to safer places. Pakistan, the country’s military, UN agencies and local charities are providing

Xi to visit central Asia in 1st trip abroad since pandemic

By Munir Ahmed The Associated Press

Tens of millions remain un der China’s extensive zero-Covid controls. Chengdu’s local gov ernment announced that a few districts where there had been no new Covid-19 cases will be allowed to reopen Monday. How ever, much of its 21 million resi dents remain under lockdown.

ZethcantogetherwiththatSweden’sseatswillcontendinghaveincludingwhenbedefinitivetheresigned.Andersson,PrimetheDemocratsedgeDemocrats,includescenter-rightofpoliticalcountry’spartypopulistthoughmajoritysecuredneitherpoliticalprospectawokeTOCKHOLM—SwedenMondaytotheofweeksofuncertaintyafterofthecountry’sblocsacleargoverninginanelection,itwasclearthataanti-immigrationsurgedtobecomethesecondlargestforce.Withmorethan94percenttheballotscounted,theoppositionthatthepopulistSwedenhadarazor-thinoverthegoverningSocialandtheiralliesincenter-leftbloc.TheleftblocisheadedbyMinisterMagdalenawhohasnotTheresultwassoclosethatelectionauthoritysaidaoutcomewouldnotknownbeforeWednesday,theuncountedvotes,thosecastabroad,beentallied.Witheightpartiesforseats,nonesecureamajorityof175inthe349-seatRiksdag,parliament,meaninglawscanonlybepasseddifferentpartiesworking“Itisextremelyclose.ThingschangebutIdoubt,”saidIsaksson,asociologistat

USAID head urges crisis-hit Sri Lanka to tackle corruption

China has stuck to its mas sive system of lockdowns and mass testing even as the rest of the world has loosened restric tions. The country’s approach has minimized deaths, but has kept millions of people locked in their homes for weeks or even months at a time.

Deluges from the rising Indus River and the Lake Manchar in the Sindh province were still pos ing threat to Dadu, a district in the south where rescuers using boats were evacuating villagers to safer places Monday. Light rain is expected in flood-hit areas this week, according to the Meteoro logical Department.

Still, the party will have “a very strong leverage” and push for some of its issues, like tightening immigration laws. According to Isaksson, the Sweden Democrats may end up outside a government but as supporters of it.

the United Nations to urge the international community to send more help.

Guterres has called on the world to stop “sleepwalking” through the dangerous environ mental crisis. He assured Sharif in a meeting with him that he will do his best to highlight the or deal of Pakistanis facing floods.

Last week, UN Secretary-Gen eral Antonio Guterres during a vis it to Pakistan traveled to flood-hit areas, where deluges from floods are still causing damage.

The development of more infrastructure projects will also spread economic activities in the countryside and eventually lead to higher prices of land and housing units. This gives us all the more reason to take advantage of the thriving property market to shield our currency from foreign exchange fluctuations.Ithinkit is also timely to look inward by boosting our local production to meet domestic demand and supply the export market. We can only achieve a stable foreign exchange rate if our exports are in parity with imports. While we have the international services sector such as remittance-producing skilled labor, tourism and business process outsourcing to rely on, we must bolster our merchandise exports if we are to become an industrialized economy. This is the path followed by many Asian countries such as Japan, Korea and now China.

The experts are correct that remittances will be up and oil prices will be lower at least for now, but the peso is still at its lows and trading at the 57 handle or close to it.

The peso depreciation should give Filipino exporters a competitive edge in the international market. Our semiconductors, garments, minerals and agricultural products will surely benefit in terms of foreign pricing. “Villar,” A15Antonio Cabangon

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The series of global economic and trade developments also contributed to the weakening of the peso. Supply chain issues, brought about by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the lockdown in China—which supplies many of the world’s commodities—have sharply lifted inflation and the interest rates to record-high levels.

For his part, IBPAP’s Madrid said, “We’re relieved and we are also looking forward to more permanent and much-needed solutions.”

The information technology and business processing management (IT-BPM) sector helped keep the country’s economy afloat during the pandemic. On top of giving jobs to 1.44 million Filipinos, the sector contributes around P320 billion monthly to the economy, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

Covid-19 pandemic and the required physical distancing measures imposed by governments around the world forced companies to adopt work-from-home arrangements. As the pandemic abates, the WFH trend appears to be here to stay. A recent survey on “Work from Home: Effect on Employee’s Productivity,” conducted by staffing firm Genius Consultants Limited, shows that over 88 percent of the respondents strongly believe WFH is the future of the corporate sector, and will be adopted by more companies.

It’s a case of a strong dollar, not weak peso

We have heard that many IT-BPM employees who have been working from home for almost two years now are reluctant to go back to their offices. And sources said that some IT-BPM firms are willing to bear the brunt of penalties rather than increase attrition by asking their employees to return to office so abruptly.

The US Dollar Index is used to measure the value of the dollar against a basket of foreign currencies with specific weighting: Euro (57.6 percent), Japanese yen, (13.6 percent), British pound (11.9 percent), Canadian dollar (9.1 percent), Swedish krona (4.2 percent), and Swiss franc (3.6 percent). The USDX

The peso-dollar exchange rate is falling for several reasons. Big western money is moving into the US dollar to get higher interest rates on stored funds. The current US benchmark 10-year bond rate is 3.3 percent compared to Germany (1.7 percent), France (2.26 percent), and Japan (0.25 percent). Even China’s rate is only 2.65 percent. So, if you need to park a few hundred million, where would you go?

Economic opportunities still abound in the Philippines despite the recent depreciation of the peso against the US dollar, which was triggered by the interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.

newspaper headlines have been steady with “Peso Hits Record Low” for the past week or two. A little over a month ago— August 8, 2022—Bloomberg ran this story. “Bulls Bet Philippine Peso Will extend Rebound From Record Low: Currency to reach 54 to dollar by year-end, Maybank, ING says as remittances poised to increase because of year-end holidays. The Philippine peso’s rebound from a record low is set to gain momentum amid expectations of higher remittances and as lower oil prices curb import costs.”

But why not to the Philippines with our 6.65 percent effective rate? Because as with the stock market and large orders on the exchange, the peso does not have enough trading liquidity to absorb a single “billion dollar” sell (or buy) order without upending the price. Equally important, no entity in our private sector, including a bank, would probably need or would be willing or able to trade that amount worth of pesos to back to dollars on instant notice.

The fact that inflation rate exceeds the savings rate offered by banks indicates that our money is losing value. Many high-income Fili-

In the US and Europe, with gas prices continuing to skyrocket and inflation on the rise, working from home helped save both corporations and employees money and time. Remote workers enable companies to move to smaller offices—or even move to cloud-based operation completely. This saves organizations money on rent, utilities and other office expenses.

“Asian currencies hurt by climbing US dollar: The Philippine peso hit a record low, while other Asian currencies fell against the greenback

This proved successful that PEZA decided to extend the WFH arrangement until March 2023. But the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) initially opposed the PEZA decision saying this “lacks legal basis” because “the WFH arrangement for the IT-BPM companies within the ecozones is only until September 12, 2022”.

The PEZA welcomed this development, saying this is “encouraging news” for investors. It will also give PEZA strong impetus to encourage locators to expand their investment portfolio.

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) disputed the FIRB’s claim that the extension of the WFH set-up has no legal basis, saying such position is “inconsistent” with the government’s objective of attracting investors in the country (Read, “FIRB stand vs Peza’s WFH extension dampens business,” in the BusinessMirror, September 7, 2022).

CNN Philippines wrote on September 2: “Peso closes at new record low after nearly 18 years,” which put things in some perspective. The Star

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The PEZA feared that these companies may decide to cancel their Freeport registration and set up their businesses outside the Philippines where hybrid setups are considered legal with entitlement to fiscal incentives. “This will result in the unemployment of thousands of Filipinos,” PEZA said.

A strong US dollar is contributing to higher inflation rate in the Philippines as it makes imported commodities such as petroleum and food

out of Malaysia wrote with even more context that “Philippine peso hits record low as Asian forex hurt by climbing dollar.”

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will wonder if there is a political turmoil in the Philippines or an economic collapse that is precipitating the fast decline of the peso against the US dollar. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

The sharp drop in the value of the peso in recent days does not, by any means, reflect the structural weakness of the local economy. In fact, the opposite is true. The economic recovery led to a strong demand for imports that resulted in a wider trade

as geopolitical concerns in Europe and extended Covid curbs in China soured risk sentiment and bolstered the safe haven US dollar.”

While the peso fell against the US dollar, it remained stable against other major currencies such as the euro, the Japanese yen or the Chinese renminbi. This means that the peso depreciation against the US dollar was more of a case of a strong dollar, and not of a weak local Thecurrency.biastoward the American currency may continue for some time as the US Fed adjusts its interest rate further in response to the high inflation rate that affects ordinary Americans. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will also respond accordingly by raising its own policy rates to keep the interest rate differential between the US and the Philippines at aTheminimum.BSPwill try to reduce the difference between the overnight borrowing rate of 3.75 percent and the inflation rate of 6 percent. It already raised by 175 basis points the benchmark rate this year, after keeping it at a record-low of 2 percent for more than two years.

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The peso: Hard choices

Helping a ₧320-B sector that employs millions

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The global foothold of the Philippine IT-BPM sector is largely attributable to the excellence of Filipino workers. We are happy that FIRB listened to their reasonable pleas. Authorities must support the IT-BPM sector because it is in a good position to help President Marcos fulfill his campaign promise to have the Philippine economy strengthened.

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pinos try to protect their money by investing in US dollar-denominated funds, which, unfortunately, adds downward pressure to the peso.

The PEZA allowed registered business enterprises in the IT-BPM sector to adopt pre-emptive measures against the spread of Covid in 2020. Under PEZA Memorandum Circular 2020-011, IT-BPM firms were asked to adopt full workfrom-home arrangement.

Fortunately, things worked out well for the IT-BPM sector last week. We commend the FIRB for its action on Friday when it temporarily extended the arrangement for the WFH set-up for the IT-BPM sector. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, who is also the FIRB chairperson, said in a statement that it is just fair to grant the extension considering that the resolution related to the WFH arrangement is set to expire on September 12. Diokno said the extension is applicable until they finalize a resolution addressing the issue.

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products more expensive.

“The FIRB’s dismissal of the collective wisdom of all these parties, who are advocating continued WFH/hybrid work beyond business continuity plans (BCP) and the pandemic, by citing that it has no legal basis by virtue of the CREATE Law, is short-sighted and inconsistent with the objective of attracting and retaining investors in the country’s biggest job-generating industry and contributor of foreign exchange revenue,” IBPAP President and CEO Jack Madrid said.

percent), France (2.26 percent), and Japan (0.25 percent). Even China’s rate is only 2.65 percent. So, if you need to park a few hundred million, where would you go?

The Philippines has a law, Republic Act 11165 or the “Telecommuting Act,” which authorizes employers to have work arrangements that allow their employees to work from home as long as workers’ rights are protected.

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Reuters, September 5, 2022:

Political instability is a very remote possibility after the overwhelming votes received by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in winning the May presidential elections. Mr. Marcos is continuing the probusiness policies of the past administration and the Philippine economy is recovering well from the pandemic and weathering the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war.

After keeping the interest rates at record-low levels in the past two years amid the pandemic, the Federal Reserve raised the rates aggressively and hinted of more adjustments with hawkish signals. The cue from the US Fed convinced foreign investors and money market traders to park their short-term funds in US securities for higher yields, and dumped the peso and major currencies like the yen, euro and the pound sterling.

For the ordinary Filipinos, there are other investments that also offer protection and even higher yields, such as the stock market, which is on a rebound, or the real estate sector. Property prices continue to rise because of the growing economy and the increasing population.

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the $100-billion mark and pulled down the peso to an all-time low of 57 against the greenback last week.

Merchandisedeficit. imports reached record levels in the Philippines this year, contributing to a balance of payments deficit that reduced our gross international reserves below

a wedge between him and the Protestant majority. He dissolved the Parliament many times whenever he encountered serious tiff with the Parliament led by Oliver Cromwell. The impasse led to a civil war where the Parliamentary Army of Cromwell defeated the royalists’ force. Charles I was captured and sentenced to die by execution. He faced his death calmly and with dignity and before he was beheaded on January 30 1649, he summoned his son and whispered to him: “Remember.”

At 73, Charles III is the oldest monarch to ascend to the British throne. He had been an understudy since Queen Elizabeth II, his mother, became the Queen in 1952 but this does not guarantee that he would measure up to the expectation of his subjects. Despite all the serious and numerous problems that embroiled her long reign, the late Queen Elizabeth II was well loved and respected by her constituents. Charles III would find the late Queen a tough act to follow. And his regnal name, Charles, may not be of any help to him. Mired in the dark pages of British history, it is not as endearing and inspiring as George, Philip or Arthur.

when a taxpayer appeals to the CTA the final decision on the protest or the decision on administrative appeal or even in cases where appeal is made due to inaction, the assessment is not enforceable until the appeal is decided with finality. Until then, collection remedies should not be pursued. Any collection efforts initiated should be considered void.

Overseas Filipino workers and their families will benefit from the strong dollar because the peso equiv-

And Charles II remembered. He knew that Cromwell was the bitterest nemesis of his father who led the signing of the death warrant against his father. Charles, only 19, continued his father’s war until Cromwell’s army won a decisive victory at Worcester on September 3, 1651. This ended the Civil War and Charles II fled to France.

It is now becoming clear that the remedies for the collection of taxes should be pursued by the tax authorities only when the subject taxes have become final and executory. An assessment may only be the subject of collection if it has become delinquent. The governing provisions are Sections 205 and 207 of the Tax Code, both of which refer to delinquency or delinquent tax or delinquent revenue as the ground for the enforcement of civil remedies for the collection of taxes.

One primary mover of the peso is the government being forced to sell pesos for US dollars to reduce the amount of foreign debt accumulated during the lockdowns. Borrow domestically and that reduces funds in the private sector to build for economic growth. Borrow internationally and that requires more dollars and less pesos, lowering the exchange rate.

The queen’s dignified persona and age, and the centrality of the English language in global affairs, are powerful enough to temper some criticisms, Kalyegira added: “She’s seen more as the mother of the world.”

the recent past, taxpayers had been inundated with collection remedies pursued by our tax authorities eager to enforce the collection of tax assessments, even if the same are still being contested administratively or judicially. In fact, for some, collections had actually been made through the garnishment of bank accounts, resulting in the deprivation of the use of resources for the concerned taxpayers prior to the assessments becoming final.

As a matter of fact, the Tax Court had already issued pronouncements singing the same tune as that of the said Supreme Court decision.

elevated to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue within the allowed period, it does not become final, executory and demandable. It does not emanate from demandable assessment and there is no delinquent tax yet. Accordingly, the issuance of collection letters, final notice before seizure, warrant of distraint and levy and any enforcement action, pending the appeal before the CIR, are considered void. (GR 231238, June 20,Similarly,2022)

The author is the Managing Partner of DuBaladad and Associates Law Offices (BDB Law), a member-firm of WTS Global.

But Kenya’s outgoing president, Uhuru Kenyatta, whose father, Jomo Kenyatta, was imprisoned during the queen’s rule before becoming the country’s first president in 1964,

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other anti-royalist leaders, he signed the execution of Charles I. Oliver Cromwell died of sickness at age 59. Richard Cromwell, his son, succeeded him as the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England but he did not have the appetite and the leadership for it. He gave up power in 1659 and Charles II, who was then in exile, was returned as the King. And 10 years was not a long time to bury the bitter past. One of his first acts was to exhume Oliver Cromwell’s body and remove it from Westminster Abbey. He also ordered that Cromwell, although long dead, be beheaded for the crime of regicide. All of Cromwell’s allies like the General of his army and the Chief Justice of England’s Court who were instrumental in the downfall and death of his father were dug from their graves and beheaded. Their heads together with Cromwell’s were placed on spikes and displayed in front of Westminster Hall while their bodies were buried in a commonAftergrave. his return from exile and restoration as the king, Charles II ruled the United Kingdom and Ireland until his death on February 16, 1685 at the age of 54. He was known as the “Merry Monarch.” He weathered the religious unrest between the Anglicans and the Catholics and the political dissent of the remnants of the pro-Cromwell group. He needed all his charm, wit and flair, which he was generously endowed to survive the turbulent years of his reign. His entire rule was marked by excesses,

The article is for general information only and is not intended, nor should be construed as a substitute for tax, legal or financial advice on any specific matter. Applicability of this article to any actual or particular tax or legal issue should be supported therefore by a professional study or advice. If you have any comments or questions concerning the article, you may e-mail the author at fulvio.dawilan@ bdblaw.com.ph or call 8403-2001 loc 310.

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But not all currencies trade against the US doller equally. I posted this on SocMed. “The last time Yen was this low....Cory was president. Last time Euro was this low, Erap was president. Last time USDX was this high, GMA was president. Last time GBP was this low, Marcos Sr. was president.” The responses ranged as usual from the sensible to the silly. But the point is that we are looking at exchange rates not witnessed in multi-decades.

No delinquency, no collection

alent of their money will be greater than before. This would mean higher household spending and investments in local communities.

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“This commonwealth of nations, that wealth belongs to England. That wealth is something never shared in,” said Bert Samuels, a member of the National Council on Reparations in Jamaica.Elizabeth’s reign saw the hardwon independence of African countries from Ghana to Zimbabwe, along with a string of Caribbean islands and nations along the edge of the Arabian Peninsula.

promiscuity and hedonism. He fathered at least 12 illegitimate children by various mistresses although he took a wife, Catherine of Braganza, a daughter of the king of Portugal. His wife could not hold a candle to many of his mistresses and Charles II continued his philandering ways. His warring ministers competed for his favors, just like his mistresses, but he managed to stay above the fray and keep his crown. He died peacefully in his bed after converting to Catholicism. He failed to produce a legal heir and his younger brother James, a Catholic, succeeded him to theKingthrone.Charles III’s controversies are all behind him now. We hope. He had suffered from intrigues and scandals in the past while he was the Prince of Wales. He had been accused of infidelity while married to the late Princess Diana. Many believe that he was an adulterer. There were rumors of financial scandals involving his favorite charities, extravagance and racism against him. And while some laud his advocacy of many causes, others criticized him for political meddling, which a monarch should avoid. How many of them are true is a matter of conjecture.

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India is renewing its efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove colonial names and symbols. The country has long moved on, even overtaking the British economy in size.“Ido not think we have any place for kings and queens in today’s world, because we are the world’s largest democratic country,” said Dhiren Singh, a 57-year-old entrepreneur in New ThereDelhi.was some sympathy for Elizabeth and the circumstances she was born under and then thrust into.

Mixed views were also found in the Caribbean, where some countries are removing the British monarch as their head of state.

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I were the consigliere of King Charles III, the newly installed King of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, I would have advised him not to take the name Charles for his royal name. He could have used any of his other names given by his parents, the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, which is more illustrious and respected in British history.

This may change following the decision of the Supreme Court in G.R. No. 231238, June 20, 2022, holding that an assessment still pending appeal does not become final, executory and demandable and that any collection remedies pursued are considered void. The Tax Court had followed suit.

In the absence of any of these instances, there is no delinquent tax to speak of, and the taxes included in the assessment cannot be collected.Letme reiterate that when a final decision on disputed assessment is

Kenya—Upon taking the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world, many of them unwilling. Today, in the British Empire’s former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger.

The decisions of the Courts are now clearly swinging towards “delinquency” as basis for enforcing collection of taxes. With this, I hope that our tax authorities would be more discriminating in enforcing collections and only run after those that have clearly become delinquent.

Forget about the peso for a moment. The global currency markets, just as the stock, real estate, and hard commodity markets are trading like a drunken sailor in port after 53 days at sea.

In Kenya, where decades ago a young Elizabeth learned of her father’s death and her enormous new role as queen, a lawyer named Alice Mugo shared online a photograph of a fading document from 1956. It was issued four years into the queen’s reign, and well into Britain’s harsh response to the Mau Mau rebellion against colonial rule.

is currently at a 20-year high.

Anger came from ordinary people. Some called for apologies for past abuses like slavery, others for something more tangible.

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Charles III would find the late Queen a tough act to follow. And his regnal name, Charles, may not be of any help to him. Mired in the dark pages of British history, it is not as endearing and inspiring as George, Philip or Arthur.

“Most of our grandparents were oppressed,” Mugo tweeted hours after the queen’s death Thursday. “I cannot mourn.”

And when is an assessment considered delinquent? A number of issuances and even Court decisions had defined or described a delinquent account or delinquency, all of them say similar thing. A tax is considered delinquent when any of the following instances occur: (a) the taxpayer fails to pay the tax due on the prescribed due date provided in the Final Assessment Notice or Formal Letter of Demand, and there has been no protest, whether for reconsideration or reinvestigation, within 30 days from receipt thereof; (b) the taxpayer fails to file an appeal before the Court of Tax Appeals, or an administrative appeal before the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, within 30 days from the receipt of the denial of the request for reconsideration or reinvestigation, and (c) the taxpayer fails to file an appeal with the CTA within 30 days from receipt of the denial of its administrative appeal. (CTA Case No. 10384, August 17, 2022)

high as needed to stop inflation while knowing that the current inflation is “cost-push” rather than “demandpull” and all this trying to bring zero/ artificially low interest rates back to whatever the hell “normal” is will gut economic growth.

It is only among these instances that the taxes involved maybe considered delinquent, and pursued through any of the civil remedies exercisable by the tax authorities.

A nd he had ample to choose from for he was christened with four forenames—Charles Philip Arthur George. And it’s not uncommon for the new sovereign to pick a regnal title different from his Christian name. King Charles’s grandfather, King George VI did not pick his Christian name Albert but elected to adopt his fourth forename, George. In fact, many had predicted that Prince Charles of Wales would take the name George once he rules the kingdom out of reverence to his grandfather and his grandmother whom he adores. But it seems that despite his long wait before his ascent to the throne, King Charles III had not given this matter a considerable thought. Butwhy do many people, particularly the royal watchers, give this seemingly trivial matter of choosing the name Charles a big fuss? Maybe we should go back to history to give some form of clarity to this issue. The first two monarchs named Charles who were father and son had inglorious reigns during their time. King Charles I became King on March 27, 1625 at the age of 25. Charles 1 inherited his father’s (James I) quarrel with the Parliament. And to complicate things, Charles I married a Catholic, which further drove

The experts and pundits have all the answers, of course. But none of them have ever had to make the choice between a roof over their heads or a full meal on the table. That is what the government has to do currently, and it is extremely difficult.

overlooked past troubles, as did other African heads of state. “The most iconic figure of the 20th and 21st centuries,” Uhuru Kenyatta called her.

“You have contradictory consciousness,” said Maziki Thame, a senior lecturer in development studies at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, whose prime minister announced during this year’s visit of Prince William, who is now heir to the throne, and Kate that the island intended to become fully independent.Theyounger generation of royals seem to have greater sensitivity to colonialism’s implications, Thame said—during the visit, William expressed his “profound sorrow” for slavery.Nadeen Spence, an activist, said appreciation for Elizabeth among older Jamaicans isn’t surprising since she was presented by the British as “this benevolent queen who has always looked out for us,” but young people aren’t awed by the royal“Thefamily.only thing I noted about the queen’s passing is that she died and never apologized for slavery,” Spence said. “She should’ve apologized.” Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.

Oliver Cromwell adopted the title the Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland after he defeated Charles I and his royalist army during the Civil War. He set up a republican commonwealth and simultaneously assumed the title of head of state and head of government. While he ruled the kingdom, he declined to be proclaimed a king. Together with the

“Movement permit,” the document says. While over 100,000 Kenyans were rounded up in camps under grim conditions, others, like Mugo’s grandmother, were forced to request British permission to go from place to place.

robust expansion and back up President Marcos’s assertion that our nation is “Asia’s fastest rising star.”

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“It is a moment of pain, a moment of nostalgia,” he said.

Some historians see her as a monarch who helped oversee the mostly peaceful transition from empire to the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 nations with historic and linguistic ties. But she was also the symbol of a nation that often rode roughshod over people it subjugated.Therewere few signs of public grief or even interest in her death across the Middle East, where many still hold Britain responsible for colonial actions that drew much of the region’s borders and laid the groundwork for many of its modern conflicts. On Saturday, Gaza’s Hamas rulers called on King Charles

ternal economic threats. Hopefully, the peso will recover against the US dollar in the fourth quarter, which is traditionally the peak season for OFWSo,remittances.chillax.Iam confident the Philippine economy will sustain its

Beyond official condolences praising the queen’s longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Talk has turned to the legacies of colonialism, from slavery to corporal punishment in African schools to looted artifacts held in British institutions. For many, the queen came to represent all of that during her seven decades on the throne.

In Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, resident Max Kahindi remembered the Mau Mau rebellion “with a lot of bitterness” and recalled how some elders were detained or killed. But he said the queen was “a very young lady” then, and he believes someone else likely was running British affairs.“We cannot blame the queen for all the sufferings that we had at that particular time,” Kahindi said.

Related to these are the remedies for the returns to taxpayers of properties/assets that had actually been levied/garnished by the tax authorities on assessments that are still being contested. As the right of the tax authority to collect had not repined, and no legal obligation of the taxpayers to pay, these should be returned to the taxpayers. I believe that the usual processes for the refund of taxes should not apply as these were not paid voluntarily by the taxpayers. The same should be refunded with dispatch. Taxpayers had already been unjustly dispossessed of the use of those properties. To further delay the return would result in further deprivation.

By Cara Anna, Danica Coto & Rodney Muhumuza The Associated Press

Timothy Kalyegira, a political analyst in Uganda, said there is a lingering “spiritual connection” in some African countries, from the colonial experience to the Commonwealth.

III to “correct” British mandate decisions that they said oppressed Palestinians.Inethnically divided Cyprus, many Greek Cypriots remembered the four-year guerrilla campaign waged in the late 1950s against colonial rule and the queen’s perceived indifference over the plight of nine people whom British authorities executed by Yiannishanging.Spanos, president of the Association of National Organization of Cypriot Fighters, said the queen was “held by many as bearing responsibility” for the island’s tragedies.Now,with her passing, there are new efforts to address the colonial past, or hide it.

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Food and energy security, as I have written in my past columns, are the key to thwarting numerous ex-

And like the sailor’s behavior, there is little sense and reasoning to the price movements. Today it is anything goes and literally yesterday money wanted a “safe haven.” The Federal Reserve says it will raise interest rates as

‘I cannot mourn’: Former colonies conflicted over the queen

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“ Mr. Zobel de Ayala tendered to day his resignation from our Board and from the aforementioned posi tions effective immediately to allow him to focus more on his recovery and health,” Globe’s disclosure to the stock exchange read.

S ome 55,000 women said the lockdowns and/or Covid-19 pre vented them from joining the labor force while 53,000 were waiting for results of previous job applications.

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T he proceeds from the SRO will be primarily used for the pre-payment or repayment, repurchase of all or a portion of certain borrowing, in cluding interest, and other liabilities availed of by the company for the purposes of capital expenditures and capital expenditure plans.

T he derated plants, meanwhile, are Masinloc Unit 1, SLTEC 2, and GNPower Mariveles 2.

NGCP puts Luzon grid at red alert on 7 power plant outages

WFH EXTENSION HAILED, PEZA SEEKS MORE SOLUTION

THERE was an automatic load drop ping (ALD)—a safety procedure wherein power is cut off at certain areas because the power supply is very low—incident last Sunday from 7:52 am to 8:37am.

Luzon grid was placed on red alert Monday afternoon after seven power plants went on forced outage, while the output of three more plants was declared “derated” by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

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and 3pm in some parts of Baguio City, Benguet, Pampanga, Quezon, Metro Manila, Camarines Sur, and Albay, to maintain the integrity of the power system. However, the NGCP said scheduled power inter ruption could be cancelled if system condition improves, such as if actual demand falls below projections.

E ach stock will have a par value of P50 each. The start of offer will begin on October 3 and end on Oc tober 7.

NGCP also said it may implement Manual Load Dropping (MLD), or rotational brownouts, between 2

So this is a huge contribu tion; and besides, we in the PEZA are pushing for the exten sion of the work-from-home.

The PEZA official added that the agency’s mantra is “there would be no business without our industry associa tion, without our industry be ing part of the whole gamut of economic development.”

E arlier in the day, the NGCP placed the grid on yellow alert from 9am to 1pm and from 4pm to 9pm. Red alert, meanwhile, was declared from 1pm to 4pm. “Seven power plants are on forced outage, while three others are running on derated capacities, for a total of 3,672MW (megawatts) lost from the grid,” the grid operator said in an advisory.

I n terms of age, 13.998 million workers were aged 25 to 34 year old; 11.334 million, 35 to 44 year olds; 9.009 million, 45 to 54 year olds; 7.478 million, 15 to 24 year olds; 5.611 million, 55 to 64 year olds; and 2.304 million 65 years old and over.There was an increase of 5.093 million in the labor force compared to July last year. The highest in crease came from women at 2.982 million and men, 2.111 million.

W hen NGCP reported the yellow and red alerts, Luzon’s available ca pacity stood at 10,727MW as against a peak demand of 10,585MW.

T he data also showed 16,000 women were waiting to be rehired or recalled in their previous jobs and 4,000 said bad weather prevented them from being part of the labor force. It can be noted that around 499,000 women gave other reasons for not being part of the labor force.

A side from these areas, ALD was also declared outside of Meralco’s franchise areas.

HILE the work-fromhome arrangement has been temporar ily extended for the IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector, the Philip pine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is hoping for a more per manent solution to adopt flex ible work arrangement among employees.LastFriday, the Fiscal In centives Review Board (FIRB) temporarily extended the work-from-home (WFH) ar rangement for the IT-BPM sector. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, who is also the FIRB chairperson, said in a statement that it is just fair to grant the exten sion considering that the resolution related to the WFH arrangement is set to expire on September 12. He said the extension is applicable until they finalize a resolution ad dressing the issue.

A TOTAL of 49.994 million Fili pinos were part of the labor force. There were 20.589 million women in the labor force while there were 29.404 million men.

I n terms of age, the largest in crease was among the 25 to 34 year olds with 1.178 million joining the labor force.

“Our Board will elect his replace ment as director in due course. As we disclosed on August 15, 2022, our Board has elected Mr. Cezar P.

The news that we have [it] extended up to a certain time is good; but it would be much better if this kind of flexibility for our workers is sustained, since they know their needs better. So, this is a welcoming good news for the leadership of PEZA,” Guiapal said, partly in Filipino.Asfor the benefits of the WFH arrangement to the agency, the PEZA official said this is an “encouraging news” for investors. This will be advantageous to PEZA being an investment promotion agency (IPA), as it aims to expand and ex tend the investment portfo lio of those who have regis tered under the agency. “So, it’s possible for our locators and developers to expand,” said Guiapal.

Automatic load dropping

T he company also announced in a separate disclosure that Fernando Zobel de Ayala, the co-vice chairman of its board of directors, has tendered his resignation for health reasons. He has also resigned as president and CEO of Ayala Corp. and chairman of the board of Ayala Land Inc.

THE company said it is offering an entitlement right for every 13.2366 common shares held. It will offer 10.11 million shares or proceeds of P17 billion.

POWER METER UP ABOVE Manila Electric Company (Meralco) linemen perform regular maintenance check of overhead electric power meters along T. M. Kalaw Street in Manila amid reports of an expected power rate to in September. household electricity in market.

Consing as our Acting President and CEO following the medical leave of absence of Mr. Zobel de Ayala,” it added.

T he Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said as of press time that it has yet to implement MLD, but has already advised Interruptible Load Program (ILP) participants of yellow and red alerts issued by the AsNGCP. of12 noon, we have more than 260MW committed de-load ing capacity under ILP. We are still waiting for more details on the situ ation from NGCP and will give up dates as soon as possible,” it said.

Guiapal said there have al ready been “four to five” several meetings with FIRB. He added that this will be given attention to and hopefully, this will heed the call of the IT-BPM industry to extend the WFH setup until March 2023.

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T his was followed by the 15 to 24 year olds at 922,000; 35 to 44 year olds, 807,000; 45 to 54 year olds, 798,000; 55 to 64 year olds, 784,000; and retirees or 65 years old and over, 604,000.

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PSA data obtained by Business Mirror showed 26.646 million Filipinos are not part of the Labor Force as of July 2022. This is com posed of 17.58 million women and 9.061 million men.

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According to Meralco, the power outage last Sunday was due to the decrease of approximately 916MW in Meralco’s load affecting over 600,000 customers in Caloocan, Makati, Ma nila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, Taguig, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Quezon province.

NGCP spokesperson Atty. Cyn thia Alabanza said in a radio inter view that aside from the forced plant outage, scheduled plant shutdown, and derated plant capacity, the transmission system also tripped.

However, Masinloc 1 and SLTEC 2 have been derated since last week while GNPD1 has been out since last week.

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L ast week, the board of Globe an nounced that it has reduced the size of the telco’s SRO by almost half to P17 billion, from the previous P32 billion.The proceeds from the SRO will be primarily used for pre-payment or repayment, repurchase of all or a por tion of certain borrowing, including interest and other liabilities availed by Globe for its capital expenditures (capex) and for other capital expen diture plans.

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P rincipal shareholders Singapore Telecom International Pte. Ltd. and Ayala Corp. have indicated their sup port for the SRO and are expected to exercise their pre-emptive rights to subscribe to their entitlement shares in the first rounds of the offer. Both have the option to subscribe to ad ditional rights shares in the second round of the offer.

T he company said in a disclosure to the stock exchange that the money will be used to build more cell sites, upgrade existing ones, deploy 4G and 5G radios, and add more fiber lines across the country.

T he power plants that went on forced outage are Masinloc Unit 2, Masinloc Unit 3, Sual Unit 1, Sual Unit 2, GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) Unit1, Calaca Unit2, and QPPL (Quezon Power Plant Ltd.).

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rate is expected increase due to hike in generation charges brought about by a weak peso

M eanwhile, Guiapal also noted that there are already talks on the WFH setup be ing extended until 2023. “The PEZA leadership under DG Tereso Panga has been in talks with PEZA board members, as well as with “DTI being the Chairman, and with the De partment of Finance.”

A t the said price, it will be at a dis count of 21 percent from Monday’s closing price of P2,130 apiece and a 22 percent discount to the 30-day volume-weighted average price as of September 8.

Monthly

The increase amounts to around P0.1050 per kilowatthour (kWh) or an additional P21.00 to the total bill with average power consumption averages 200 kWh for the month. ROY DOMINGO See “NGCP,” A2

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B PI Capital Corp. has been picked as the deal’s sole global coordinator,

M ajority of these women cited as reasons for not being part of the labor force: the need to attend to household family duties; school ing; and being too young or too old to work.Datashowed 7.485 million wom en are busy with household family duties; 5.939 million are in school; and 3 million are too young, too old, retired, or have a permanent disability.Thedata showed 62,000 women were looking for work but none were available and 61,000 said they were too tired to work or believed there was no work available for them.

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PEZA Promotions and Pub lic Relations Group (PPRG) Manager Aleem Siddiqui Guia pal, in a televised interview on Monday, thanked the Depart ment of Finance (DOF) headed by Diokno as well as Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual for the extension of the WFH arrangement. Guiapalstressed that PEZA has been pushing for this issue to be addressed since, based on the data they have gath ered, the IT-BPM industry con tributes around P320 billion monthly to the economy.

Women make up over half of those not in the work force: PSA

G lobe Telecom Inc. on Monday set its stock rights offering (SRO) price at P1,680 per share, which is equivalent to more than a 20-percent discount to its closing price and volume-weighted average trading.

I n February, the company an nounced that it has allotted P89 bil lion for its capex program this year. The amount is 4 percent lower than the P92.8 billion it spent in 2021.

domestic lead underwriter and joint bookrunner, UBS AG Singapore branch is the sole international un derwriter and bookrunner and PNB Capital and Investment Corp. is the domestic co-lead underwriter.

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ESPITE the increase in the number of those who rejoined the labor force in July, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed more than half of those who are not part of the workforce are women.

It is a win-win proposition both for businesses and the planet,” he said.

The forum was held under the ECCP’s REPH100 Initiative, a private sector-driven effort supporting the Green Energy Option Program of the DOE.

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Jose Uy III in a forum. Its factories in Luzon and main office in Makati uses 100 percent RE. This is in line with Nestlé’s commitment to achieve its global ambition of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

Uy stressed the need for continuous collaboration between government and industry in overcoming the challenges of shifting to RE.

“We seek the help of the private sector, ECCP [European Chamber

The Philippines has recorded yellow alerts every summer due to the lack of electricity reserves. With the 1,300 MW injection of solar power into the system, rotating blackouts are expected to be mitigated, especially in the export processing zones in Laguna.

maintenance phases of the project.

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ing commitment to construct the green infrastructure during the state visit of Marcos in Singapore.

country economically recover from the effects of the pandemic.”

Uy said a crucial mission in reducing the world’s total GHG emissions is the decarbonization of the power sector by shifting to renewable“Asenergy.afood and beverage company, we protect nature because we depend on its gifts. This is why tackling climate change is a top priority for us with our Net Zero Roadmap focusing on sourcing responsibly, shaping a waste-free

Capital has committed to invest at least $1.2 billion in the philippines to build a 1,300-megawatt (MW) floating solar plant on Laguna Lake.

Macquarie formalized its fund-

future, and transforming our operations.”Henoted that business-wise, switching to renewables is advantageous because it saves on energy costs, strengthens stakeholder relations, and enhances corporate sustainability.“Wecan,as companies, reduce our GHG emissions by scaling up our clean energy competitiveness and innovations for a more sustainable environment. In doing so, we will help to harness the potential of renewable energy and contribute to the growth of the energy sector.

Under the agreement, the floating solar plant to be installed on the water surface of Laguna Lake spans the cities of Calamba, Sta. Rosa and Cabuyao, and the towns of Bay and Victoria.

Nestlé PHL: Collaboration key to achieving RE goals

Expected to be operational by 2024, this structure in Laguna Lake will be the biggest in Asia and is poised to become an engineering wonder in the world expected to attract a significant number of scientists and academics as well as localAstourists.soonas construction begins, P2 billion will immediately be available to the Laguna Lake Development Authority. These funds will be allotted to initiatives that will improve the water quality while promoting and accelerating the development and balanced growth of the Laguna Lake area and the surrounding provinces, cities, and towns.

ESTL é Philippines is working closely with the government and the private sector to achieve of its goal of shifting all its facilities to renewable energy (RE) by 2025.

The investment firm signed a letter of intent during the state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Singapore on September 7.

For the lakeside communities, the floating facility is expected to create 10,830 new jobs in the construction sector, and boost 1,700 jobs in the service sector, particularly during the operations and

According to Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, two companies with environment-friendly business model, and aligned with the government program on climate change mitigation, topped the investments secured by the President during his state visit to the Lion’s MacquarieCity.in particular vowed to support the Philippines’s goal to decarbonize the power industry.

of Commerce of the Philippines] and the government to help bring this into fruition because we really want to deliver our commitments,” Uy Assaid.the government develops more policies and initiatives to promote clean energy use and production, private sector players are investing in RE to minimize their impact on the environment and become more sustainable. Towards increasing RE access in Mindanao, Nestlé PHL in partnership with the ECCP held a hybrid forum that gathered key stakeholders in the energy

In a simple ceremony held in Shangri-la Singapore, Oliver Lewis of Macquarie Capital signed the investment deal in the presence of the President, his economic team and several Singapore-based foreignTheinvestors.floating solar plant will be developed in partnership with SunAsia Energy. In June 2021, Blueleaf Energy, a 100 percent Macquarie Capital-owned company and SunAsia Energy signed a memorandum of agreement to co-develop 1,300 MW floating solar.

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To further expand its RE program, the company is targeting to use RE for the operations of its factory in Cagayan de Oro. It is the only manufacturing facility outside of Luzon and the hub of Nescafé production in the country.

According to Commercial Counsellor at the Philippine Trade and Investment Center Singapore, Atty.

Macquarie bets on PHL floating solar

Carla Grepo, “the investment commitment underscores this administration’s 8-point socioeconomic agenda. This floating solar project will not only aid in mitigating climate change, but also help the

“We committed that 100 percent of all our manufacturing plants will be running on RE. That is a commitment worldwide that all of our factories has to deliver by 2025,” said Nestlé PHL Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs

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“There is great potential for renewable energy in Mindanao, offering timely opportunities for the energy industry. That is why we are holding this forum.”

The manpower figures were based on the Department of Energy’s estimate of new jobs per megawatt of solar energy developed.

industry to discuss the important role of RE and service delivery in Mindanao as well as its current energy landscape.

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Further, Pascual earlier said that digital players and stakeholders in the private sector “will set the direction and pace of this change, both independently and in conjunction with related public programs.”

“DTI recognizes the need to embrace industry 4.0 technologies and will continue to pursue digital transformation to enhance productivity and competitiveness, develop new industries, create more and better jobs and attract new investments,” Pascual said.

“We at the DBM and its at-

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The DTI said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the two entities “to intensify collaboration on digital transformation.” The trade department said officials and executives signed the agreement after the inauguration of the UBP’s Innovation Campus.“DTIputs science, technology and innovation at the heart of the country’s industrial policy to grow and develop globally competitive and innovative industries and achieve sustainable, inclusive and resilient industrial transformation,” Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said.

Data from the BTr showed that the bureau raised P5 billion on Monday’s auction, after fully awarding 182-day bills, but did not award any for the 91day and 364-day bills during the day.

Private sector support

de Leon said the results of the auction came as markets adopt a “wait-and-see” stance on US CPI inflation.

B ANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla convened the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) as the new Chairman of the Council.

The country’s debt-to-GDP ratio slightly eased to 62.1 percent in the second quarter of the year from 63.5 percent in the first quarter. However, this remained above the internationally-recommended 60-percent threshold for a healthy economy.

Having self-awareness, dealing objectively with facts and risks, being flexible and having a contemplative view of past mistakes will help us in making our financial plans more doable. Success in personal finance is not just about having the right numbers but more importantly, having the right mindset.

HE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) issued a statement last Monday warning the public against individuals claiming to be officials or personnel of DBM and acting as middlemen in order to earn or solicit money in exchange for faster release of funds for certain programs and projects.

RMC“Such77-2022.enforcement activities and/ or operations include the conduct of ocular inspection, surveillance activities, stock-taking activities and the implementation of the administrative sanction of suspension and temporary closure of business,” the BIR Withsaid.theresumption of conduct of enforcement activities and operations, internal revenue officers were reminded by Guillermo to strictly comply with the existing rules and regulations of the Bureau on the issuance, conduct and implementation

In my opinion, the most important point that he had discussed in the animated video is the formula that pain, when coupled with reflection, translates to progress. He has cited his near bankruptcy as the turning point not only of his career but of his life as well. There will be setbacks in our financial journeys such as excessive debt, gambling issues, loss of income or work, health-related concerns and others. It is perfectly fine to feel bad at first but what we need to remember is that setbacks are temporary and these can be overcome eventually. What is important for us to do is to treat these setbacks as learning experiences for us to move on towards our goals. Learning from our past mistakes will make us more prepared for similar issues in the future, if not prevent the same mistake from happening again.

BIR Commissioner Lilia Catris Guillermo said Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 127-2022 lifts

market in September, of which P140 billion will be through Treasury Bonds and another P60 billion from T-bills.

He puts utmost importance to reality. He encourages people to think for ourselves about what is true for us. In the field of personal finance, this translates to our own personal goals. We should be true to ourselves what it is that we really need and what makes us fulfilled. All too often, we get sidetracked by what we see in others that we lose sight of what really matters to us. This could mean never-ending expenses on material things without ever feeling contented with what you have. The lockdown period two years ago provided us the opportunity to think about what really matters to us and we could use these important things as our compass when navigating in our financial journey.

The DBM said it condemns such fraudulent claims and activities and vows to coordinate with proper authorities to investigate and determine swiftly those who are involved in this scam.

Last year, the government’s tax

BIR to resume hunt for tax evaders

The Council acknowledged that the challenges to financial stability are broad and reiterated its continuing coordinated efforts.The FSCC is an inter-agency council where the principals from the BSP, the Department of Finance, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Insurance Commission, and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation convene quarterly. These meetings provide the venue to assess possible systemic risks and to decide appropriate macroprudential policy interventions.TheNational

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for all the activities and initiatives on digital transformation that shall be executed under the collaboration.

The amount tendered for both the 91-day and the 364-day bills were also below the amount offered, at P4.65 billion and P4.865 billion, respectively. The amount offered for both is at P5 billion.Meanwhile, for the 182-day bills, the amount tendered hit P9.975 billion, exceeding the P5 billion amount offered. National Treasurer Rosalia V.

For the 182-day bills, rates hit 3.634 percent from the 3.485 percent in the previous week. While the 364-day bill rates hit 4.392 percent if fully awarded from the 4.356 percent in the previous

The government’s economic team also expects to collect higher revenues each year from P3.3 trillion this year to P6.589 trillion in 2028. Meanwhile, they also project the Philippine economy to grow 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent this year and 6.5 percent to 8 percent annually starting next year until 2028.

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Bank of the Philippines Inc. (UBP) and Global Learning Solutions Pte. Ltd. (GLS) were tapped by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for the trade department’s digital transformation program, the DTI said.

The DTI said Cair is among its initiatives to make the Philippines an AI “Center of Excellence” and will be crucial in boosting artificial intelligence’s contribution to theTheeconomy.DTIsaid the AI Center will serve as a hub where data scientists and researchers can perform collaborative AI research and development (R&D). To complement the Cair, the I4PF will host pilot, demonstration and learning laboratories for relevant technologies including robotics, intelligent manufacturing and cyber-physical systems.

THE trade department said the agreement was made pursuant to the Philippine Innovation Act of 2018, which calls on the government to adopt a broader view in crafting its innovation goals and strategies.

“As a matter of policy, which we strongly uphold with integrity, diligence and transparency, the DBM strictly follows the provisions of existing laws, rules and regulations on the release of funds.”“Our mandate to manage our people’s mone y and its process, are clearly outlined in our Citizen’s Charter, which is prominently placed in our offices and premises and in our official website.”

For instance, with the rebranding of PayMaya Enterprise as “Maya Business” last month, the DTI chief said the government will not be able to achieve its digital transformation goals alone. He added that with the private sector’s “agile mindset and disposition,” it has to play a key role particularly in implementing the digital evolution of enterprises.

Theseread.fraudsters employ the following Modus Operandi: they will draft documents and ask lo-

of Mission Orders.

As of end-July this year, the national government’s outstanding debt has soared to a new record-high of P12.89 trillion, an increase of P96.09 billion or 0.8 percent during the first month of the Marcos administration from P12.79 trillion as of end-June.

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the [GLS] for partnering with DTI in making the vision for the country’s twin innovation facilities possible,” Pascual added. However, the DTI didn’t disclose the value of the partnership.Thetrade department said that the agreement mandates the establishment and operation of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, or “Cair,” and the Industry 4.0 Pilot Factory, or “I4PF.”

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) disclosed that its enforcement activities and operations have resumed with the lifting of the suspension imposed in May.

the suspension previously ordered by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue on May 30, 2022, under

De Leon also said markets remained cautious with continuous Fed statements on the need to be restrictive to “finish the job” and conquer inflation.Rateswere higher across the board for Monday’s auction, with 91-day bill rates hitting an average rate of 3.349 percent if fully awarded from the 2.318 percent in the previous week’s auction.

The DBM urges the public to be more vigilant and discerning and to report similar cases or any other suspicious undertaking using the name of the DBM, its Secretary, or any other official to advance their personal agenda and interest.

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cal chief executives to sign the requests; identify contractors; and, will ask for earnest money. These are under the false pretense that the release of the subject funds will be expedited soonest.

This year, the government is set to borrow a total of P2.21 trillion, of which 75 percent will be sourced locally while the remaining 25 percent will come from foreign sources.

Forweek.this month, the Treasury is set to borrow P200 billion from the local debt

John Hero Salvador is a registered financial planner of RFP Philippines. To learn more about investment planning, attend the 98th batch of RFP program this October 2022. To register, e-mail info@rfp.ph or text at 0917-6248110.

Bureau of Treasury (BTr) has partially awarded Treasury bills (T-bills) on Monday, as rates continued to climb.

The MOU was signed by Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual, UBP President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista and GLS CEO and Founder Roger Collantes during the 2022 UnionBank Innovation Festival last September 9.

The building will also house the Asian Institute of Digital Transformation (AIDT), an entity jointly established by UBP and GLS as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to help the public and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through exchanging knowledge in business technology and innovation.TheDTI said the UBP will also take the lead as the primary industry and digital innovation partner

Aside from UBP and GLS, the trade department has also been coordinating with other partners in the private sector to fast-track digital transformation.

Gov. Medalla convenes FSCC as new chairman

DBM warns public vs persons promising faster fund release with ‘earnest’ money

DTI taps Unionbank, Singaporean firm for digital transformation push

Treasury partially awards T-bills on mounting rates

Earlier, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno had ordered the BIR and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to speed up their modernization programs in a bid to raise more revenues for the government. Diokno said the administration will focus on pursuing technological innovations to build new industries, enhance the delivery of public services, and create more jobs and investment opportunities, paving the way for the country’s long-term economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the DTI said GLS will serve as the department’s official training and learning partner for workshops and learning sessions of SMEs, which the DTI said will be free of charge. The trade department said GLS is tasked to provide experts for events and activities organized under the partnership.

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effort or taxes as a share in the country’s economic output, settled at 14.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), still lower than 14.5 percent recorded in 2019, according to an earlier economic bulletin issued by the Department of Finance.

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tached agencies do not and will not, authorize any person or group to negotiate and solicit money from the public in exchange for favors.”

This Monday, september 5, 2022, photo courtesy of the Bangko sentral ng Pilipinas (BsP) shows BsP Governor Felipe M. Medalla (third from left) flanked by insurance Commission Commissioner Dennis B. Funa (second from right), securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino (third from right) and Philippine Deposit insurance Corp. President Roberto B. Tan (second from left), who are members of the Financial stability Coordination Council (FsCC) Executive Committee. Also in the photo are Finance Undersecretary Zeno Ronald Abenoja (left) representing Finance secretary Benjamin E. Diokno and FsCC Technical secretariat head and BsP senior Assistant Governor Johnny Noe E. Ravalo (right). CREDiT: Bangko sentral ng Pilipinas

Treasurer is, likewise, an active participant in the discussions of the FSCC and is a Special Member of the Executive Committee. The FSCC, which was convened on October 4, 2011, and then formalized on January 29, 2014, through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, is chaired by the BSP Governor.

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A statement from the BSP said Medalla highlighted the challenging global market environment, driven by oil volatility, inflation, and rising interest rates. He noted that the task now is to best prepare for the onshore effects of the global spillovers, reassured that the country has a favorable growth momentum and strong employment numbers.

UNDER the agreement, DTI will spearhead activities for collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders. Meanwhile, for UBP’s part, it will house the AI center and the pilot factory at UBP’s “Innovation Campus” for free, according to documents provided by the trade department.TheUBPInnovation Campus is a 5-story building the lender envisions as an R&D technology hub and a launch pad for “game-changing solutions and innovations.”

Another topic he discussed is his belief that having truths as essential foundation yields good outcomes. This builds on the first idea above wherein we decide what is true or what matters for us. Now, we are dealing with the facts around us. In personal finance, this means knowing objective information about our financial situation. There is no use having to mask our actual financial situations as this will only put our financial plans in vain. Having a firm foundation for your financial situation means having accurate information with regard to cash flow, balance sheet and life risks. Being able to objectively address and manage these three will provide the excellent footing one needs to step on before taking further steps in pursuing their financialDalios’sgoals.presentation also touched on the idea of time moving forward and that we should approach it in the best way we see fit and his analogy for this is a river that ebbs and flows. In personal finance, we are usually in the paradigm that plans are rigid and that our journey is a rigid straight path to our goal. We need to remember that our financial situations are dynamic through time and that we need to be able to make necessary adjustments in our financial plans when the situation prompts us to do so. This can be done by periodic review of our financial plans to incorporate life and career changes if there is any.

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“We shall neither tolerate nor condone false representation and solicitation of this nature in any way, form, opportunity and manner, as the same is considered illegal and unlawful,” the DBM statement

able to watch a condensed animated presentation of Bridgewater Associates Founder Raymond Thomas Dalio’s book, “Principles,” narrated by him. The visuals were refreshing and the content was engaging and excellent it got me thinking, “What lessons here can be applied to personal finance?”

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“We have alerted and have been seriously coordinating with pertinent authorities in conducting a thorough investigation into these illegal activities,” the DBM statement read. “We shall exert all efforts, within the fullest extent of the law, to identify, apprehend and file the appropriate charges against these deceitful individuals andThegroups.”DBM said it is, likewise, coordinating with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the latter’s issuance of a memorandum cautioning / advising local governments units (LGUs) to take measures against such illegal undertaking.

“We are grateful to [UBP] and

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centered artworks, his routine prayer remains unchanged from when he was starting out. “It’s still, ‘I know You still have blessings for me, ‘di ko alam ‘to, pero excited ako,” he said. “That’s still my prayer until now.”

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HERE is no limit to the range of emotions that enfold an artist in the face of a major solo exhibition. For Kenneth Montegrande, who’s set to present at ManilArt next month, there is only an overwhelming sense of gratitude and excitement.Following his successful international debut exhibition in New York in May, Montegrande stars in a one-man exhibit with Galleria Nicolas at ManilArt, running from October 19 to 23. The exhibition, titled Love Beyond Words and curated by Ricky Francisco, marks the culmination of an eventful year-long anniversary celebration of his first 10 years as a visual artist.“Thankful ako sa naging part ng journey ko so far, including the collectors, gallery owners and staff, my team, and friends and family, especially my daughters Cassandra Ysabelle and Claire Denise,” Montegrande said. “I’m looking forward to this show. In fact, I have finished the artworks to be featured a couple of months in advance.”

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The artist credits 2012 as his year of birth in the Philippine visual arts scene. He was working then for a government committee, handling an arts event project. Montegrande remembers laying his eyes on the featured abstract pieces and instantly falling in love with them.

The most that he painted prior to that point was in high school, for poster-making contests. Inspired by the pieces he saw at that fateful exhibit, the artist grabbed art materials from a bookstore and went on to create his own pieces. What followed was a remarkable rise in Philippine contemporary art.

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giving back to the community.

The series of events serves as a fitting snapshot of Montegrande’s first decade in the industry. There are elements of artistic showcases, ardent evolution, and

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Montegrande kicked off the 10th-year festivities with a sold-out solo exhibition with Galerie Joaquin BGC. Part of the celebrations as well was his New York showcase, aptly titled Expanding Horizons. He also helped out-of-school youth by donating close to half a million pesos to Escuela Taller de Filipinas Foundation Inc., a project in partnership with Art Lounge Manila.

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To be presented are 21 artworks: 15 from his cloudscape and seascapes series, while six are abstract pieces.InPillars of a Great Journey, we see Montegrande’s signature trinity of clouds, sea and land, glowing in earthy tones with a message of hope. Meanwhile, Surrender to the Night is a dynamic abstraction of vigorous strokes. The artist also juggles a balancing act with a couple of pieces bathed in daylight, including the sprawling fields in Morning Light’s Blessing and the spectacular yet subdued golden hour in State of Romanticism

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In his upcoming solo showcase at ManilArt, Montegrande presents the full scale of his artistic evolution. Love Beyond Words speaks of the persistent and transcendent affection not only evoked by his artworks, but of the one he holds for God and the people he values most.

Montegrande maintains that as with his God-

“Even without knowing much, nung una akong hinila ng art, sabi ko hindi ako pwedeng hindi mag-paint,” Montegrande told me a few years back. “And so I paint, paint and paint.”

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The artist is in high spirit about what’s ahead, including those set for next year. A new solo exhibition at Galerie Joaquin is slated for the next quarter 2023. Galerie Joaquin will also publish Montegrande’s first book that will feature his life, art career and artworks, including those to be exhibited in the art space. Also lined up is the sequel to Montegrande’s collaboration with Fundacion Sanso, along with another overseas exhibit and several other groupMontegrandeshows. still has many things on his bucket list as an artist. The biggest among which is leaving a lasting legacy in the art scene that will serve as an inspiration for everyone.

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Montegrande went from self-taught to soughtafter over the past 10 years. Inspired by the likes of Jackson Pollock, JMW Turner and Willem de Kooning, his abstract expressionist depictions of poetic cloudscapes captured the imagination of galleries and collectors alike. Today, his pieces are collected by noted Japanese art collector Yusaku Maezawa and hang in Malacañang.

“Thisindustry.tourhas allowed us to forge new friendships, and we also cemented musical alliances, strengthened bonds, made wonderful reconnections, met awesome people and fellow artists, and each show has been unique, fun-filled and memorable. The level of appreciation we got for this milestone concert tour that brought together artists from different bands is beyond description,” said Marfil, True Faith’s lead vocalist.

OS ANGELES—The horror film won the weekend by bringing in $10 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday, as the late-summer doldrums at the box office Directorcontinued.ZachCregger’s debut from Disney’s 20th Century Studios premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in July and opened on Friday on 2,340 screens.

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Del Rosario, Viva Records’ top honcho, said that the Up Dharma Down acquisition “is in line with the music empire’s thrust in expanding its catalog, and in making sure that great music, like those produced by Up Dharma Down, will be heard by a new generation of listeners.”Theentertainment tycoon also mentioned that he plans to use the music of Up Dharma Down on appropriately-themed films of its growing streaming service Vivamax, as support music or even theme songs. “The Up Dharma Down catalog is a treasure trove of great music. I am sure that we can rediscover a new hit or two in that catalog.”

The hardly head-turning numbers were expected

There is also renewed excitement for the Up Dharma Down fans as there are plans to start recording the new songs of this highly-regarded band to begin the groundwork for the two-album deal that was part of the acquisition agreement. Show

in a nearly always slow September, with the bigger movies of fall and the holiday season many weeks away. Barbarian nearly earned back its $10.5 million

Flavia Fernández, a spokesman for Martin, told the AP that his legal team is

solidified itself as a major creative musical unit. These songs elevated the band from being just an alternative rock band to being an influential music group whose works have influenced and inspired its generation of fans and followers.

‘REGAL STUDIO PRESENTS’ CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY WITH ALL-NEW EPISODES

“The deal happened smoothly because of my long association with Vic del Rosario, whom I had the privilege of working with many times in the past.”

They said Sánchez’s allegations cost Martin at least $10 million worth of canceled contracts and projects, plus another $20 million in damages to his reputation.Thelawsuit states that Sánchez would send up to 10 messages a day to Martin,

Not many know that Dalmacion is related to the famous Garcia brothers of the classic Hotdog band

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evaluating the situation and not issuing public comment for now.

MEANWHILE, the artists of Up Dharma Down, another favorite band of ours, shared that the group’s original sound recordings have been acquired by music giant Viva Records.

quite low, the top number of $10 million is a really solid number for this marketplace,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for data firm comScore. “Horror movies are always an accountant’s dream, and this is why.”

The program, with its values-based storylines and family-oriented episodes, has consistently provided positive vibes and inspiration to viewers every SundayGMAafternoon.firstvicepresident for program management department Joey R. Abacan said that to make these anniversary episodes special, they had to trust their guts and gamble on a lot of aspects, “One thing that we’ve learned from Mother Lily is you have to have the heart of a gambler. Because in anything you’re going to be doing, when you’re gambling, there’s a possibility that you’re going to be hitting a jackpot. I could assure you that the three series have very good stories. But as far as the casting is concerned, we took it a little bit further. Mahilig tayong manuod ng Hollywood movies, ’di ba? ’Di natin alam na mag ki-click pala sina Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. Dito rin gusto ko makita kung magki-click sina Lianne at Carlo, sina Yasser at Althea, sina Jana at Bryce. ’Pag nag click ’yang mga ’yan, masasabi ko na nadadala na ako ng mga artista at mga direktor ko, and nagsi-serve talaga ng purpose ’yung Regal Studio Presents for doing all these things,” he said.

Barbarian tells the story of a young woman (Georgina Campbell) who finds her Airbnb-rented house weirdly occupied by a stranger (Bill Skarsgård) in a half-ruined section of Detroit. It goes on to subvert several horror conventions.

Coming in a distant second, but playing on just Brahmāstra: Part One: Shiva, an Indian, Hindi-language fantasy epic from Star Studios, another subsidiary of Disney.

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With the recent acquisition, Viva now owns the master recordings of the band which include all the songs from its four very successful albums: Fragmented, Bipolar, Capacities, and the self-titled Up Dharma Down album released under the indie label Terno Recordings, headed by Toti Dalmacion.

budget in its first weekend, and accounted for nearly a quarter of the entirety of theatrical earnings. a weekend where the overall box office is

The film written and directed by Ayan Mukerji, about a DJ named Shiva who discovers a connection with the element of fire and an ability to awaken a supernatural super-powerful weapon, earned $4.4 million in its first weekend in North America.

‘Barbarian’ is top film amid late-summer box office doldrums

Regal Entertainment Inc. and Regal Multimedia Inc. COO and vice president Roselle Monteverde shared the secret behind the success of the program: “Putting great minds and great talent—passionate people are together in Regal Studio Presents. Lahat focused na mapaganda ang bawat episode. We tap all those bagong artista sa GMA and putting them together para mag-bago ’yung look, magbago ’yung pinu-project na mga stories. Natutuwa rin ako kasi lahat ng directors na nakakatrabaho ko are very passionate sa mga projects. So, it’s really hard work from everyone, a lot of effort and brainstorming and concepts from the creative group. I’m happy and glad na napapasaya namin ang mga tao tuwing Linggo ng hapon,” she revealed.

Martin’s nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, filed the complaint. The person said the complaint does not automatically trigger an arrest because the alleged incident is not recent, adding that police will investigate and determine whether charges are Sánchezwarranted.previously requested a restraining order against Martin in July, but a judge later archived the case after Sánchez admitted under oath that he had never been sexually assaulted by the singer.

Dalmacion told us that the deal with Viva was a swift and natural one.

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There was a reunion of former True Faith guitarists Kenneth Ilagan and Jay Valencia, who are now both based in the United States. Joining them is Gloc-9 as the master rapper also celebrated his 25th year in the music

VIVA ACQUIRES UP DHARMA DOWN SOUND RECORDINGS

TAKING some of the major US cities by storm is the ongoing OPM Summer Fest Tour, featuring the musical artists of the popular bands from the Faith;Philippines.PacoArespacochaga,

Long-running Hollywood fare, Bullet Train and Top , occupied the three and four spots. has brought in $92.5 million in six Top Gun: Maverick has earned $705.7 million in 16 weeks. It now stands as the fifth highest-grossing domestic film of all time, just behind Avatar and Black Panther, and is the biggest North American earner ever that is not part of a sci-fi or superhero franchise. “This movie is putting down superhero numbers,” Dergarabedian said.

Ready Smile,” “Go Ka Na,” “Refried” and “Dyahe.”

in a scene from Barbarian Of appreciation and acquisition

Jonathan Buencamino, Vic Carpio of Introvoys; Mark Escueta, Nathan Azarcon, Mike Elgar, Aiman Borres of Rivermaya joined forces to give memorable and fun-filled shows to mostly Filipino-American audiences that came in hordes to the concerts in Anaheim, Las Vegas, Florida, New York, Virginia, Seattle and San Mateo.

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse.

the majority “meaningless diatribes without any particular purpose.” It also accuses him of publishing Martin’s private number, forcing him to change it. In addition, the lawsuit said Sánchez falsely claimed he had a romantic relationship with Martin for seven months and that the singer didn’t want it to end and would call Sánchez with frequency.

Puerto Rico star Ricky Martin faces sexual assault complaint

He added, “After years of missing the live performance circuit, the seven-city tour allows us all to come out of our hiatus and hibernation!” Marfil, who shared that True Faith is also celebrating its 30th year in the music business, is also very happy that he was also able to promote the group’s latest album, titled 11, which includes the new compositions “Your

The anniversary episodes of Regal Studio Presents airs every Sunday at 4:35 pm after The Wall Philippines on GMA (www.gmanetwork.com).

Soon after that, the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda kicks off the holiday box office season and an

The complaint was filed on Friday at a police precinct in the capital of San Juan, police spokesman Edward Ramírez told The Associated Press on Saturday. Information including who filed the complaint and details of the allegations are not public, given the nature of the complaint.

GMA Network and Regal Entertainment’s weekly anthology Regal Studio Presents marks its first anniversary with brand-new and feel-good episodes, beginning with last Sunday’s installment.

More quiet weeks likely lie ahead before a surge of expected big earners, including Halloween Ends and , arrive in October.

Completing the month-long celebration on September 25 is the heart-warming episode “Win a Date,” which stars Yasser Marta and Althea Ablan. From the direction of Joel Ferrer, the episode is about a big fan of a celebrity heartthrob winning an exclusive one-on-one date with him. However, her expectations are suddenly shattered when her idol turns out to be a snob and is not really interested to meet any of his fans. What will happen to their celebrity-fan relationship?

On Thursday, the artist’s attorneys filed a lawsuit against his nephew, whom they described as “troubled.” They accused him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages.

UP Dharma Down (left) and True Faith’s Marfil brothers

A person who was not authorized to speak about the case confirmed that

“Nothing further from the truth,” the lawsuitAttorneysstated.also noted that a judge previously issued Sánchez two restraining orders in an unrelated stalking case. AP

Last Sunday’s romcom episode “Love Your Beat” was headlined by Lianne Valentin and Carlo San Juan. On September 18, viewers will value the importance of honesty and hard work through “Eat Must Be Love,” which is bannered by Almira Muhlach, Bryce Eusebio and Jana Taladro. Directed by Xion Lim, the story revolves around a girl with big dreams of working in a high-class culinary establishment. However, she isn’t proud of her mom’s own karinderya. Eventually, her friend will discover their eatery. Will she have a change of heart and will her friend knock some sense out of her?

With roots coming from Belgium, the land of waffles, chocolates and beer, Toune is no stranger to the Philippines. He has been residing in the country with his beautiful family for the past 10 years, a portion which was spent in Ibis Styles, Myanmar.

This is one of the ways Conti’s brings delight beyond the dining table. Empowered by its customers, it enables deserving young women to pursue their dreams of providing a better life to theirTofamilies.know more about Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant, visit their website at http:// www.contis.ph/ or check out their Facebook (@ contisph) and Instagram (@contis_ph) pages. Other pages bearing our name and images are fake. They do not in any way represent the brand.

Happening at the SMX Convention Center from September 15 to 18, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the 43rd MIBF will bring together members of the local and international publishing industry to offer a comprehensive selection of books, panel discussions, workshops, storytelling activities, and training for readers and learners of all ages.

FOR 24 years, the Goodwood Revival has celebrated the heritage of motor sport, recreating the romance and innovation at the heart of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. From September 16 to September 18, Goodwood Motor Circuit will rewind the clock to a time when dedication, skill and exquisite craftsmanship saw the rapid development of the mainstream modern automobile.

Goodwood Revival, you race alongside some great drivers, who have the same passion for motor sport. There is a lot of camaraderie amongst us all, and enormous respect for the heritage of the cars and the circuit, which creates a very special atmosphere.”

In fact, the launch alone garnered over 300 memorial lot reservations, affirming the great value behind Golden Haven, a highly trusted name in the deathcare industry. The brand’s widespread reputation for offering only the very best memorial properties has made them an incredibly lucrative piece of real estate for customers and keen property investors.

Discussing how it feels to compete at the Revival, the nine-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, Kristensen says: “At the

THE start of the inaugural Kinrara Trophy featuring the eventual winner and Rolex testimonee Tom Kristensen.

REX at MIBF

“We are very glad to take the partnership even further with this latest development. We hope that the new baking kitchen will help the young women of Punlaan become excellent professionals when they finish their studies and move into the workforce in the culinary and hospitality industries.”

This year, a trio of icons will be honored at the Revival in its quest to uphold the legacies of drivers, teams and cars that inspire the motor sport world and beyond. Spectators will witness once-ina-lifetime parades to mark “Ferrari’s 75th anniversary,” “100 years of the Austin 7” and “60 years since Graham Hill’s first FIA Formula One World Championship™,” Notably, each day, a fleet of over 40 of Hill’s racing cars will take to the track, including his “Old Faithful” 1962 championship winning BRM P578, which will be driven by his son and fellow World Champion, Damon Hill.

CONTI’S Bakeshop and Restaurant founders Cecille Conti Maranon, Carole Conti Sumulong, and Angela Conti Martinez waith CEO Joey Garcia joined by Punlaan School representatives.

With Golden Haven Tagum’s grand launch bearing the theme of Hollywood Glamour, guests gamely put on their most dazzling movie-star fashion. They were greeted by a Walk-of-Fameinspired red carpet that bore the names of all sales groups of Golden Haven Tagum. Guests also enjoyed the “step and repeat backdrop” in the photo area where they had their souvenir shots taken in the style of A-list celebrities at major publicity events.

For students and teachers, grab a chance to receive free textbooks throughout the fair. REX will be giving out free books on Accounting, Business, Hospitality and Tourism, and Education. Customers can claim up to three books, while non-buying

Now, many decades later, these meticulously preserved machines are tested to their limits on track for this generation to appreciate. Rolex recognizes the importance history plays in the makeup of motor racing, as the sport continues to showcase world-leading technologies. The Swiss watchmaker has been the Official Timepiece of the Goodwood Revival since 2004, when it became Title Sponsor of the Rolex Drivers’ Club.

ARK Inn by Radisson Davao recently welcomed their new General Manager, Sven Toune.

OLDEN Haven, the country’s most prominent memorial park developer, is on a roll. Following the hugely successful Golden Haven Luzon’s Investors Night held in Las Piñas City, Golden Haven pulled out all the stops when it recently launched Golden Haven Tagum.

Rex Education to give away free tickets, books to MIBF 2022 attendees at SMX

HANKS to the continued patronage of customers from one of the wellloved FIlipino restaurant chains in the country, the scholars at a vocational culinary arts school for underprivileged young women will soon have a world-class kitchen with stateof-the-artPunlaanequipment.School, a 42-year-old learning institution, recently received a whole range of state-of-the-art baking kitchen equipment as part of Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant’s donation for the school’s new seven-storey building in San Juan.

Park Inn by Radisson Davao welcomes new general manager

come. Videos and images of Golden Haven Tagum were shown, allowing everyone a peek at the newest memorial park’s grandeur andAllbeauty.stakeholders were likewise excited about what Golden Haven would bring to the table, as disclosed by the distinguished guests who delivered special messages that evening. Among them were Baby Jane Pantajo, Golden Haven Tagum Branch Head; Francine Aller, Golden Haven Southern Mindanao’s Cluster Head; and Emelia Lustado, Golden Haven’s Nationwide Operations Head. All three speakers expressed great optimism for the success of Golden Haven Tagum.

Conti‘s: Baking a world of opportunities for deserving young women at well-equipped culinary arts school

Golden Haven Tagum, located in Barangay La Filipina, Tagum City, is absolutely primed for success. With its stunning location, the continued growth of Tagum City itself, and the hard work and efforts of the Golden Haven sales team, big things can be expected of this brandnew memorial park.

The Goodwood Revival continues to attract esteemed figures from a variety of motor sport disciplines, with IndyCar legends Jimmie Johnson and Scott Dixon switching Indianapolis for Goodwood, as they make their racing debuts this year. They will join Goodwood regular, Dario Franchitti and 15 former winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including reigning champion, Brendon Hartley, and Rolex Testimonee, Tom Kristensen.

During his residency in the country, Toune opened Novotel in Quezon City and was General Manager of Banwa Private Island, a lush and exclusive resort in Palawan prior to his arrival in Davao.

From the style on track, to the 150,000 glamorous visitors who flock to the Sussex Downs in period dress, the Goodwood Revival captures the Golden Era of motor sport in magnificent fashion. For the first time, the event will stage the ‘Revive and Thrive’ village, where renowned artists, artisans and vintage specialists will lead workshops, sharing their knowledge and expertise. Bringing the celebrations to a close on Sunday afternoon, the Driver of the Meeting is awarded an Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41, one of the world’s most recognizable timepieces.

Legends and legacies to be honored at the Goodwood Revival car event

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PARK Inn by Radisson Davao’s General Manager Sven Toune.

The donation includes ventilation and electricals for the baking kitchen that will be named after the homegrown food brand founded and owned by the Conti sisters of Batangas. When it opens in January next year, the new Punlaan school baking kitchen will be able to accommodate as many as 250 students at a time.

“We are very fortunate and grateful for the all-out support of Conti’s for this project, which is the biggest initiative in Punlaan’s history,” notes school director Kai Nabatar. “This expansion will increase the number of beneficiaries of our scholarships and greatly improve the quality of our Conti’sstudents.”has been a Punlaan benefactor for more than 20 years now. It started in the ‘90s with financial donations for the scholarships of several students. The partnership has evolved through the years and now includes a training program at the Conti’s commissary lasting seven

Returning races will feature alongside brand-new ones, with 13 different contests split into 15 races, showcasing everything from motorcycles to Austin A40s. New to the spectacle is the first ever all-MGB contest, along with returning favorites such as the closed-cockpit RAC TT Celebration and arguably the most beautiful race of the weekend, the Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy – with Rolex Testimonee, Jenson Button headlining both races.

On top of the freebies, many exciting deals await attendees at the Rex Education booth. For thrift shoppers, browse through the Bukay-Bukay section or purchase tertiary education books at a bargain price of P100.00 and below. Regular titles are also discounted up to 50% off. After a satisfying book haul, customers can join the raffle to win additional prizes.

It must be known that Tagum City, the capital of Davao del Norte, has long been a coveted site for Golden Haven Memorial Parks, which takes pride in the seamless blend of its elegant architectural designs and the verdant wonder of the local landscape. Here, Tagum’s lush flora and fauna have earned for it the title “The City of Palms”. On top of this, its bustling economy— driven by a thriving tourist trade—has resulted in Tagum being considered one of the most livable and progressive cities in the country.

When MIBF went digital in 2020 and 2021, REX offered discounted books through the MIBF Online portal and free webinars with its in-house experts. Now that the fair is back on the exhibition floor, REX endeavors to welcome learners back with an eye-catching booth following the theme “Approaches to the New Normal Way of Life.”

Considered the biggest and longestrunning book fair in the Philippines, MIBF is a haven for artists, bookworms, learners, educators, and publishers alike. MIBF has redefined the reading experience for over four decades now, showcasing the largest and most comprehensive collection of books, magazines, comics, educational aids, and alliedFollowmaterials.theRex Education Facebook page for updates on their MIBF offerings, or visit the MIBF official website at www. manilabookfair.com.

Motor vehicles have become an integral part of the way we live, racing drivers have become household names and tracks have become world famous. When looking back at this fabulous era for motor sport, a time which also saw the launch of the iconic Rolex Datejust in 1945, we can learn so much.”

Hollywood Dazzle at Golden Haven Tagum’s Grand Launch

The festive program’s highlights gave the attendees a glimpse of the achievements to

EX Education is celebrating the on-site return of the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) 2022 with free tickets, books, and prizes for bookworms, educators, and learners.

months. To date, Conti’s has absorbed close to 100 Punlaan graduates as employees, who are now able to help provide for their families.

“As Conti’s grew, the partnership with Punlaan also grew,” Nabatar says. “We have grownJoeytogether.”Garcia, Conti’s president and CEO, said education, women empowerment, and providing opportunities to the underprivileged are some of the core values of the Conti sisters that found a perfect match in Punlaan. He noted that the equipment that Conti’s donated to the school are the same state-of-the-art equipment used in Conti’s own commissary to produce all of the brand’s high-quality cakes and pastries.

Lanang Premier Mall and SMX. Guests can expect a fun, fresh and uncomplicated stay experience. Amenities and services include rooms with coffee and tea making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, parking lot access, lobby lounge, fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Aside from his evident knowledge in hospitality best practices that came from years of experience in various hotels, he can speak six languages: Dutch, French, German, English, Filipino and a bit of Bisaya. He also loves a great cup of coffee and music. To everyone’s surprise, he can fluently sing Willie Revillame’s “I Love You” amongst other FilipinoParksongs.Innby Radisson Davao is the first Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., which opened their doors last March 2013. The 202-room upper midscale hotel in Davao is strategically located next to SM

The hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant, RBG Bar & Grill is just perfect for those coming in late after a day’s work. As of 2022, Park Inn by Radisson Davao has a total of six function spaces that is ideal both for meetings and social events.

A legend of Goodwood, who not only raced at the circuit in the 1960s but regularly attends the Revival, is Rolex Testimonee, Sir Jackie Stewart. The three-time FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion, who has been part of the Rolex family for over half a century, reflects: “Rolex and the Goodwood Revival have a wonderful relationship because passionate watch and car enthusiasts understand the immense privilege of owning something very special, with great history.

REX Education values MIBF as an excellent opportunity to promote its mission of nurturing every child for lifelong learning. The company has been joining the fair for years now to give Filipinos access to more affordable and quality books and learning materials.

For first-time and returning attendees, get a free ticket to MIBF 2022 by registering with REX through this link: bit.ly/ MIBF2022SignUpForm. Ticket holders can present the ticket at the REX booth 196 to 205 to receive a special surprise. Free tickets and freebies are limited, so register early and drop by the booth as soon as you can.

Having made his Revival debut in 2021, Rolex Testimonee and 2009 FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion, Button says: “I’m really excited to be back at the Revival, especially as this year I’ll be driving Adrian Newey’s Jaguar lightweight E-Type. Racing here is an amazing experience, with so many of the best drivers in the world competing and pushing these magnificent cars to the limit. Over the weekend, the Rolex Drivers’ Club becomes a second home for us; it brings people together from across motor sport, in an unbelievable setting. With everyone dressed from another era, it’s like a time capsule; you can’t believe it until you see it.”

visitors who come to the booth are also eligible to receive free books.

The increase doesn’t fully cover Uinta’s higher costs. Raw materials such as springs and foam have increased by 40 percent. But Northstrom fears that raising prices any higher could cause his customers to drop him.

In Ballater, the Rev. David Barr said locals consider the royal fam ily as “Whenneighbors.shecomes up here, and she goes through those gates, I believe the royal part of her stays mostly outside,” he said of the queen. “And as she goes in, she was able to be a wife, a loving wife, a loving mum, a loving gran and then later on a loving great-gran—and aunty—and be normal.”

Sunday’s solemn drive came as the queen’s eldest son was formally proclaimed the new monarch— King Charles III—in the rest of the United Kingdom: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It came a

“I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereign ty, which have now passed to me,” Charles said Saturday.

Inflation has been rising at nearly the fastest pace in 40 years, driven up by strong consumer spending and higher costs for food, rent, medical care, and other necessities.

“Last year has been challenging to say the least,” she said. “All prices across the board have gone up.” Everything from cardboard, containers and the food that she includes in the baskets have become moreSheexpensive.implemented a 5 percent increase to cover some costs. After she raised the price of her most popular get-well gift basket called “One Tough Cookie,” from $27.50 to $28.95, sales went down, she said.

Less expensive baskets, such as those with gifts and candy that sell for $25 and under, have been the most affected, with unit sales down about 50 percent in 2022 compared with last year. “The whole segment of the market is gone for us,” she said.

EIRUT—They literally run the country. In parking lots, on flatbed trucks, hospital courtyards and rooftops, private generators are ubiquitous in parts of the Middle East, spewing haz ardous fumes into homes and busi nesses 24 hours a day.

At the Bushwick Grind Cafe in Brooklyn, New York, Kymme Williams-Davis has raised prices and switched to different types of goods to keep up with the rising costs of milk, coffee, paper goods and plastic, as well as shortages of items such as paper cups and plastic lids. She hasn’t experienced anything like this since opening in 2015.

which is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impact of climate change. The region already has high temperatures and limited water resources even without the impact of global warming.

“I think she has been an everconstant in my life. She was the queen I was born under, and she has always been there,” said Angus Ruthven, a 54-year-old civil servant from Edinburgh. “I think it is going to take a lot of adjusting that she is notSilencehere.”fell on the packed Royal Mile in Edinburgh as the hearse carrying the queen arrived. But as the convoy vanished from view, the crowd spontaneously started clapping.“Avery historic moment. I am quite speechless actually,” said Fiona Moffat, a 57-year-old of fice manager from Glasgow. “She was a lovely lady. Great mother, grandmother. She did well. I am very proud of her.”

In each Scottish town and vil lage, the entourage was met with respect. People stood mostly in silence; some clapped polite ly, others pointed their phone cameras at the passing cars. In Aberdeenshire, farmers lined the route with an honor guard of Alongtractors.the route, the cortege passed through locations laden with House of Windsor history. Those included Dyce, where in 1975 the queen formally opened the UK’s first North Sea oil pipeline, and Fife, near St. Andrews University, where her grandson Prince William, now the Prince of Wales, studied and met his future wife, Catherine.

Still, it was a sign of how some, including people in Britain’s for mer colonies, are struggling with the legacy of the monarchy—and its Earlierfuture.in the day, proclamations were read in other parts of the Com monwealth, including Australia and New Charles,Zealand.even as he mourned his late mother, got to work at Buckingham Palace, meeting with the secretary-general and other Commonwealth envoys. Many in those nations are grappling with both affection for the queen and lingering bitterness over their colonial legacies, which ranged from slavery to corporal punish ment in African schools to looted artifacts held in British cultural institutions.

Ninety-seven percent of small business owners say inflationary pressure is the same or worse than it was three months ago, according to a survey of more than 1,500 small businesses by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices. Sixty-five percent have raised prices to offset higher costs. And 38 percent say they’ve seen a decline in customer demand due to price increases.

The first village the cortege passed through was Ballater, where residents regard the royal family as neighbors. Hundreds of people watched in silence. Some threw flowers in front of the hearse.

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Kim Shanahan operates the online store Gifts Fulfilled in Berlin, Maryland, which sells gift baskets and care packages and employs people with disabilities.

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“We’re feeling it, we’re not a necessary purchase, people buy food and gas,” he said.

EW YORK—Inflation isn’t only costing small businesses money. It’s costing them customers as well.

generators contains more than 40 toxic air contaminants, includ ing many known or suspected cancer-causing substances,” said Samy Kayed, managing director and co-founder of the Environ ment Academy at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon.

Toxin-spewing generators keep the lights on around Mideast

To adapt, Northstrom is redesigning the mattress to cut down on costs, and taking less profit, which isn’t sustainable in the long term, he said. He’s also focusing more on the higher end, mattresses that cost up to $1,200, which hasn’t been hit as hard.

Williams-Davis says she has lost nearly half of her regular customers. Some have traded down and are buying coffee for $1 at the McDonald’s or bodega on either side of the café instead of paying the $3 she charges.

DINBURGH, Scotland—In a somber, regal procession, Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin was driven slowly through the Scottish countryside Sunday from her beloved Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Mourners packed city streets and highway bridges or lined rural roads with cars and tractors to take part in a historic goodbye to the monarch who had reigned for 70 years.

“We are a ‘want to-’ not ‘have to-’ have item in our primary categories,” Shanahan said. “What we sort of see is people maybe buying a $50 gift dropping down to $35. And the whole lower tier aren’t even buying at all, they don’t have the discretionary funds.”

“The pushback from retailers is pretty strong there,” he said. His retail partners include John Paras mattress stores and 2Brothers Mattress, both in Utah. “Sometimes we’re displaced by some of the larger guys with a lower cost product because of their volume.”

At the beginning of the year, Miskelley’s labor costs rose 12 percent and the cost of towing cars to the shop went up due to higher gas prices. Parts are more expensive too. Last year, an air conditioner processor would cost her $200, but this year she can’t find one for under $400. So, she’s had to raise her average price for a repair by 30 percent to 40 percent.

The hearse drove past piles of bouquets and other tributes as it led a seven-car cortege from Balmoral, where the queen died Thursday at 96, for a six-hour trip through Scottish towns to Holyroodhouse palace in Edin burgh. The late queen’s coffin was draped in the Royal Standard for Scotland and topped with a wreath made of flowers from the estate, including sweet peas, one of the queen’s favorites.

Nicole Miskelley, who manages PMR, an auto and diesel repair shop in Marion, Illinois, said she has seen customers delay repairs that aren’t urgent such as scheduled maintenance or getting new tires.

“There’s tens of thousands of people here today to show their respect. For them to be here, heck ling through things, I think it was terrible. If they were so against it, they shouldn’t have come,” she said.

“He said I’m going to start making coffee at home, I need to budget, so I won’t be coming in here every day,” she said. “I feel like I’ve been on a goodbye campaign.”

Her customers have noticed.

“She meant such a lot to people in this area. People were crying, it was amazing to see,” said Victoria Pacheco, a guest house manager.

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin takes long road through Scotland

AP Business Writer Christopher Rugaber in Washington contributed to this report.

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“Typically, I am able to joke about how drastically different things are now and most agree with me,” she said. “On occasion, I deal with push back,” including the rare bout of yelling or cursing by a customer.“Among a lot of my older customers, who are on restricted income like Social Security, they say they have to cut back,” she said. “They say, ‘I know I need these tires, but I need to make a couple more rounds (of Social Security) to save up.’”

The Associated Press writers Samya Kullab in Baghdad, Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut, Salar Salim in Erbil, Iraq, Fares Akram in Gaza City, Gaza and Rami Musa in Benghazi, Libya contrib uted reporting.

King Charles III and his Queen Consort Camilla will travel Mon day to Edinburgh to join another solemn procession that takes the queen’s coffin to St. Giles Cathedral on the city’s Royal Mile. There the coffin will remain for 24 hours so the Scottish public can pay their respects before it is flown to Lon don on Tuesday.

As the world looks for renewable energy to tackle climate change, millions of people around the re gion depend almost completely on diesel-powered private generators to keep the lights on because war or mismanagement have gutted electricity infrastructure.

THE hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passes down the Royal Mile, Edinburgh on Sunday, September 11, 2022, on the journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie in rest for a day. JANE BARLOW/POOL PHOTO VIA AP

One customer who had been coming in for years stopped in to tell Williams-Davis he bought himself a coffeemaker.

For much of the pandemic, small business customers were largely tolerant of price increases and kept on spending. But now owners say they’re seeing some pushback.

The queen’s coffin was taking a circuitous journey back to the capital. After it is flown to Lon don on Tuesday, the coffin will be moved from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to the Houses of Parliament to lie in state until a state funeral at Westminster Ab bey on Sept. 19.

Andrew and Prince Edward—into the throne room, where it was to remain until Monday afternoon so staff can pay their last respects.

Greater exposure to these pol lutants likely increases respira tory illnesses and cardiovascular disease, he said. It also causes acid rain that harms plant growth and poisons bodies of water, killing aquaticSinceplants.theyusually use diesel, generators also produce far more climate change-inducing emis sions than, for example, a natural gas power plant, he said.

Schuyler Northstrom of Uinta Mattress, a mattress maker in Salt Lake City, Utah, says he’s raised his prices by 15 percent since 2020. A mattress that used to sell for $289 wholesale is now $330.

“If (customers) can get it for a dollar for not that notable of a difference, they’re going next door.”

Elizabeth Taylor, from Aber deen, had tears in her eyes after the hearse passed through Ballater.

“It was very emotional. It was respectful and showed what they think of the queen,” she said. “She certainly gave service to this coun try, even up until a few days before her death.”

On Tuesday, the government is expected to report that price increases slowed in August compared with a year ago, largely because of a steady drop in the cost of gas. Prices for other items, particularly food, are likely to keep rising quickly. Overall, economists forecast consumer prices rose 8.1 percent in August, compared with a year ago, down from 8.5 percent in July, according to data provider FactSet.

The procession was a huge event for Scotland as the UK takes days to mourn its longest-reigning mon arch, the only one most Britons have ever known. People turned out hours early to grab a space by the police barricades in Edinburgh. By afternoon, the crowds were 10 people deep.

The pullback is more dramatic among consumers with less discretionary income. Walmart says its customers, who tend to have lower incomes, are spending more on food and less on other items. Small business owners are seeing much of the same.

As businesses raise prices, some customers push back

When the hearse reached Holy roodhouse, members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, wearing green tartan kilts, carried the cof fin past the queen’s youngest three children—Princess Anne, Prince

She says she’s a little worried but hopes people can adjust to inflation.“Right now, it kind of sucks because costs increased faster than I could catch up with. In time, I hope people budget better and their incomes change to reflect the economy.”

of the world’s biggest oil reserves. Yet scorching summer-time heat is always accompanied by the roar of neighborhood generators, as resi dents blast ACs around the clock to keep Repeatedcool.wars over the decades have wrecked Iraq’s electricity net works. Corruption has siphoned away billions of dollars meant to repair it. Some 17 billion cubic meters of gas from Iraq’s wells are burned every year as waste, be cause governments haven’t built the infrastructure to capture it and convert it to electricity.

day after a pomp-filled accession ceremony in England.

Australian Prime Minister An thony Albanese, who is in favor of an Australian republic, said Sun day that now was not the time for a change but for paying tribute to the late queen. India, a former Brit ish colony, observed a day of state mourning, with flags lowered to half-staff.Amidthe grief enveloping the House of Windsor, there were hints of a possible family recon ciliation. Prince William and his brother Harry, together with their respective wives, Catherine, Prin cess of Wales, and Meghan, Duch ess of Sussex, delighted mourners near Windsor Castle with a sur prise joint appearance Saturday.

The pollutants caused by massive generators add to the many envi ronmental woes of the Middle East,

The reliance on generators re sults from state failure. In Leba non, Iraq, Yemen, Libya and Af ghanistan, governments can’t maintain a functioning central power network, whether because of war, conflict or mismanagement andLebanon,corruption.for example, has not built a new power plant in decades. Multiple plans for new ones have run aground on politicians’ fac tionalism and conflicting patron age interests. The country’s few ag ing, heavy-fuel oil plants long ago became unable to meet demand. Iraq, meanwhile, sits on some

Just before the proclamation was read Sunday in Edinburgh, a protester appeared with a sign con demning imperialism and urging leaders to “abolish the monarchy.” She was taken away by police. Re action was mixed. One man shout ed, “Let her go! It’s free speech!” while others shouted: “Have some respect!”Still,there was some booing in Edinburgh when Joseph Morrow, Lord Lyon King of Arms, finished his proclamation with “God save theThatking!”upset Ann Hamilton, 48.

Morada and Bernardo made quick work of Nigeria’s Saddam Sidi Rufai and Khalil Safana Shamsuddeen, 21-12, 219, in the final of the men’s doubles, while Leonardo and Pomar also fashioned a similar drubbing of Egypt’s Jana Abdelkader and Nour Ahmed Youssri, 21-13, 21-17, in the women’s side.

Eala reiterated the PSC’s commit ment to “care for Philippine sports like no other” as he briefed Senators on the status of amateur sports in the country.

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rankings as Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel, 22, celebrates his Spanish Vuelta victory in Madrid. AP

O biena went for 6.0 meters, went over the bar, but clipped it on the way down.

Players will now have to think doubly quicker on their feet both literally and figuratively because the matches are short so the margin for error is much smaller.

A ngara noted how Filipino athletes have been delivering victories on differ ent fronts, some of which are mile stones in Philippine sports.

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A ngara said the preparations for the Fiba 2023 World Cup require a “whole of government, whole of society, whole of country approach.”

As we host the 2023 World Cup, we must take the opportunity to show the world that we are the sports power house in Asia,” Go said. “We have what we call homecourt advantage in 2023.”

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T he event will feature all the world-class facilities of the New Clark City National Government Administrative Center (NGAC).

Th irty30 Tennis is meat to complement the long established game, not to become a rival to it. Thirty30 Tennis will be tennis’s 3X3.

matches still with the physically demanding longer rallies but less time consumed in order to adapt to the new generation of fans who’d like to see the game to go a little bit faster.

The evolution of basketball gave birth to 3X3, the beautiful game that is football spurred other alternatives such as seven-a-side and futsal where you have smallersized pitches and fewer players to pick up the scoring and to make the games faster.

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A ngara cited the recent victory of Eala at the US Open junior tournament that gave the country its first Grand Slam singles title.

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A lso in Monday’s committee hearing: Senator Alan Peter Cayetano sought the “fastbreak” amendment of the Phil ippine Sports Commission (PSC) char ter so that the government can better provide a regular and annual budget for the body to invest more in Philippine sports. He said the government needs to be consistent in spending on sports facilities and athletes, and not only when the country earns the right to host any international games.

He announced “a program that will ensure that when our athletes win, the entire country wins.”

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The 26-year-old Asian men’s pole vault record holder cleared 5.71 meters in Schaan for his seventh straight podium finish in the European circuit where he also clinched one silver and one bronze—a major collection in a five-country campaign that took only 20 days starting last August 23.

Alex proved that it can be done—although it’s not an overnight process,” added the 37-year-old Arevalo, who oversaw Eala’s campaign at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi where the 17-year-old bagged two bronze medals in the competition that featured senior players.

C ricket is also evolving, call it Twenty20 Cricket. Like tennis, the aim is to shorten the tests or matches and so far, it has co-existed well and even complemented the long standing and established game of cricket.

Tots Carlos, the leading scorer against host Thailand and Vietnam, finished with seven points for the Philippines which finished third in the inaugural Nakhon Ratchasima tournament in September 2019 and in Santa Rosa, Laguna, in October in the same year.

OCLARK Sports and Events, RLC Residences and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) teamed up to host the biggest triathlon race at the New Clark City where about 700 triathletes are expected to compete.

We are very excited and equally proud to be part of this year’s New Clark City Triathlon,” said Karen Cesario, RLC Residences Marketing Head and Chief Integration Officer.

“ We are very proud of Alex for her victory at the US Open Juniors. It’s a milestone that we at Globe and all Filipinos celebrate as she makes a name for the Philippines in this sport,” said Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu.

Senator Mark Villar enjoined government agencies and legislators to work together in helping basketball athletes improve their performance in international competitions as he un derscored the importance of basketball as a sport and source of inspiration to Filipinos. He backed the Senate panel in finding out solutions to the problems being faced by the athletes, as well as their coaches and the SBP. He said he hopes the inquiry would bring about changes in policies and legislation “to bring back the glory of Philippine basketball in the international stage.”

GAMES and sports need to evolve in order to keep up with the ever changing behavior of fans and supporters who follow the games.

E ala’s sponsor, Globe, also congratulated its ambassador for winning the US Open. She beat the

were in fastbreak mode on Monday to draw a more lethal playbook for Philippine sports amid a winning season by Filipino athletes that Hidilyn Diaz kicked off with her golden lift at the Tokyo Olympics and capped by milestone performances by pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena and teen tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala just over the weekend.

Senator Sonny Angara told a Senate Committee on Sports meeting that he believes Philippine sports is “having a moment” now with the unprecedented achievements coming its way.

The 25-year-old Atienza, playing out of Far Eastern University and in her second international stint, already impressed the home crowd during the Asian Volleyball Confederation Grand Prix that the Philippine National Volleyball Federation hosted last month at the PhilSports Arena.

But we have to remember, Alex started when she was eight,” said Arevalo, who stressed that like in Eala’s case—she’s a scholar at the Rafa Tennis Academy in Mallorca, Spain—it could cost some P3 million to P5 million a year to produce a player of the new US Open champion’s caliber.

A s chairman of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), Angara also aired his optimism on the future of Philippine basketball and expressed his support to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 2023 World Cup that the country is co-hosting with Japan and Indonesia in August 2023.

BASES Conversion and Development Authority Senior Vice President for Corporate Services Arrey Perez (fifth from left) join (from

The RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon is set September 25 at the world-class facility located in Capas, Tarlac.

the point of exhaustion. She stressed that exhaustion is not just an issue in basketball, but also in volleyball and other sports.

Eala proves a Filipino could win Grand Slam title–Coach Arevalo

ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA kisses her US Open trophy. TROI SANTOS

HE national badminton team ended the Benin International on a rousing note by clinching the three gold medals staked in all the doubles events Sunday at the Gymnase Institut Régional de Santé Publique in Ouidah.

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JOHN “EJ” OBIENA won once more at the Golden Fly Liechtenstein on Sunday to cap his European outdoor season campaign with five gold medals—one of them he pulled off over Olympic and world champion and world record holder Armand Duplantis.

It could go to as high as P10 million per year depending on the overseas travel competitions, billeting, training and coaches’ fee,” she said.

M orada, a National University alumnus, and Leonardo, a De La Salle University product, took down fellow Filipinos Christian Bernardo and Thea Pomar, 21-13, 18-21, 2117, in a solid 42-minute battle for the mixed doubles gold to close out the tournament.

The signature category of New Clark City Long Triathlon will feature a 900-meter swim in the FINA-approved Aquatics Center, a two-lap 50-kilometer bike course that traverses the Clark International Airport to New Clark City Access Road with a vista of the Zambales mountainscape, as well as a 12-kilometer run around the New Clark City Athletics Stadium. Triathletes will be welcomed back into

Ten days ago in Brussels,

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Newly-appointed PSC Chairman Noli Eala, who graved the inquiry, said that the agency will “doggedly ensure that its mandates are implemented.”

Up next for the team are two events in InternationalIndonesia—IndonesiaSeriesYogyakarta and Indonesia International Challenge also in Yogyakarta.

Galanza finished with 16 points built around 14 attacks, one block and one service ace, while Gumabao and Ced Do mingo added 15 and 10 kills, respectively.

E ala has been a Globe ambassador since she was eight. Josef Ramos left) Abe Tayag, triathlete and coach Raymund Gerard Velasco, RLC Residences Marketing Head and Chief Integration Officer Karen Cesario, triathlete Rhia Stawicki, MTD Philippines President and CEO Engr. Nicholas David and GoClark Sports & Events Race Tayag in a unique promotional photo.

women’s team coach Czarina Mae Arevalo was all praises for US Open girls’ singles champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala saying that the teen sensation’s achievement proved that a Filipino indeed can win a major international title.

The opening set was a heartbreaker. The Philippines reached set point courtesy of Michele Gumabao and Jema Galanza but couldn’t close it out as Indo nesia’s solid blocking went full throttle.

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“It was a great performance for the players these past two tournaments in Africa, and to have both pairs in the finals in mixed doubles showed what we can do,” Philippine head coach Rosman Razak said.

Alvin Morada and Yssa Leonardo took two titles in the tournament—part of the Badminton World Federation’s Future Series, including the allFilipino final in mixed doubles.

Singles players Jewel Angelo Albo and Mika De Guzman both exited in the second round.

A lbo lost a pulsating three-gamer against Malaysia’s Kim Sheng Chua, 10-21, 21-8, 19-21, while De Guzman absorbed a tighter three-set defeat to third seed Amro Domou of Jordan, 21-19, 16-21, 14-21, in the said round.

“ The RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon is our 7th race this year since the government allowed us to hold events last April,” GoClark Sports Race Director Jumbo Tayag said. “We share the same values with RLC Residences,

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A fter everything’s been said and done, the key is to offer something different to key segments of your fans and supporters. To diversify and offer different varieties of your product and brand for different tastes.

I think Philippine sports is having a moment right now,” Angara said.

I really believe the Filipino can really do it with the right training and program,” said Arevalo, a many-time member of the national team to the Federation Cup where she won 14 singles and 11 doubles matches in a career that spanned from 2000 to 2008.

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the finish chute inside the Aquatics Center with a throng of cheering friends, family and supporters.

the world’s No. 3 Obiena made pole vault wonder Duplantis look human by winning gold at the Wanda Diamond League’s Memorial Van Damme, sending the Swiss to the silver and Chris Nilsen, the world No. 2 American, to the bronze.

E ala was joined in New York by parents Mike and Rizza ManiegoEala, and her older brother Miko, who plays tennis for the Pennsylvania State University.

A merican Olen Tray Oates and Austrian Ricardo Klotz completed the podium with jumps of 5.61 and 5.51 meters, respectively.

Obiena registered 5.91 meters, three cms off his Asian record, in that battle among the world’s top three jumpers. Mondo managed 5.81 meters, way below his world record 6.12, and Nilsen settled for 5.71 meters.

He won his other gold medals at the Stabhochsprung Meeting Stadion in Jockgrim, Germany, True Athletes Classics Stadion Manfort in Leverkusen also in Germany and St. Wendel City Jump in Belgium.

Senator Pia Cayetano urged the PSC to provide clearer training guidelines for athletes as she emphasized the need to consider their health and welfare, noting the rigorous training that athletes need to undergo not only for the national team but also for their respective commercial sports teams to

Atienza and the Nationals, however, couldn’t solve Indonesia’s staying power and took a close 24-26, 22-25, 23-25 loss in the battle for the bronze medal in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Czech Republic’s Lucine Havlickova, 6-2, 6-4, in the final.

Obiena clinched silver at the ISTAF in Berlin and bronze at the Wanda Diamond League in Lausanne.

That’s a mind boggling consis tent performance with zero rest,” Lafferty said.

Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino rec ommended the integration of the Phil ippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines and other uniformed services commands in the PSC, noting that every time an athlete bags a medal from an international competition, he or she will be commissioned with a rank to the AFP and other services. He also suggested to the PNP Academy the inclusion of kickboxing in its cur riculum, being the head of Kickboxing Association of the Philippines.

This is the theme on which my ad ministration will center on,” Eala told the Scommittee.enateMajority Leader Joel Vil lanueva and Senator Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa all manifested their support during the hearing to the PSC, the FIBA World Cup 2023 hosting and Philippine sports in general.

Her victory will inspire the grassroots more,” Arevalo said.

“Two of his three vaults at 6 meters were good attempts,” Lafferty said. “It’s just a matter of time.”

B ack-to-back errors by the national women’s squad at the end of the second set allowed the Indonesians to take a 2-0 set lead and Stiovanny Yoku Mediol and Nandita teamed up to overturn a 22-23 deficit into a third-set win for the bronze medal.

YLA ATIENZA brought her impressive skills at defending her side’s back row to emerge Best Libero of the Asean Grand Prix that ended on Sunday with the Philippines missing the podium for the first time in three editions of the regional volleyball tournament.

Committee chairperson Sena tor Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go checked the preparations for the hosting and the readiness of the national team which will play in the World Cup.

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Th irty30 Tennis will give an opportunity to lowerranked professional players to compete in a faster environment where there’s not much room for error because of the speed of the matches.

He cleared 6 meters in his third attempt, but just clipped it on the way down,” Obiena’s confidante Jim Lafferty said. “He did well, played this competition shrewdly by taking the win with marginal jumps then going for 6 meters.”

“Alex Eala delivered the first tennis Grand Slam title in our history. Re member, Yuka Saso won the first grand slam in golf by a Filipina and Hidilyn Diaz gave us our first gold medal and our best performance in the Olympics.”

Just the beginning

The two leaders also tackled importing fertilizers into the Phil ippines and increasing coal imports for energy supply.

Marcos also expressed excite ment in the celebration of 75 years of official diplomatic friendship be tween the two countries in 2024.

nUS$822 million in investments in textile, garments, renewable en ergy, satellite gateway, wire global technology and agrifood; nUS$622 million in trade value supply of coal and fertilizer;

RESIDENT Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., the country’s 17th head of state, celebrates his 65th birthday today, almost a week after returning from his “fruitful” and “engaging” inaugural state visits to Indonesia and Singapore with P804.78 billion in investments.

Marcos said he signed and sealed 10 Letters of Intent and 12 MOUs or (memorandum of understanding) in the sectors of renewable energy, data centers, ecommerce, broadband technology, start-ups, government housing and agriculture and witnessed the sign ing of several letters of intent and MOUs from 22 Indonesian and Sin gaporeanTheseinvestors.investments, if we put it all together, value US$14.36 bil lion or P804.78 billion. This will support our country’s economic recovery efforts and create more jobs for Filipinos here in our coun try,” Marcos said.

Marcos and Widodo discussed the delimitation of boundaries re spective to Philippine and Indone sian continental shelves, which he hoped could become a template for resolving conflicting claims.

technology (data center); nUS$10 million to US$100 million in the blue economy (marine re newable energy, water production, desalination, electric boats, aqua culture); nUS$20 million for innovation platform for start-ups; nUS$20 million for women in tech nology;

The following were the agree ments reached between Singapore and the Philippines countries: nUS$5 billion in transportation (electronic tricycles); nUS$1.2 billion in renewable en ergy (floating solar panels); nUS$200 million in information

they choose to undertake,” he said.

Indeed, my back-to-back visits to Indonesia and Singapore I think have been thoroughly worthwhile,” he said.

Marcos thanked the govern ments of both Indonesia and Sin gapore for the opportunity to reaf firm their friendship and explore avenues of cooperation that will benefit their respective countries.

WHILE in Singapore, Marcos and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong witnessed the signing and exchange of agreements on counterterror ism, personal data protection, digital cooperation, water resource

Marcos and his economic team met with Indonesia and Singapore investors and urged them to invest in the country.

Deputy House Speaker Ralph Rec to noted that the President’s state visits yield investment pledges are valued “thousands of times” the travel budget of the Office of the President (OP).

According to Recto, the P804.78 billion worth of invest ment commitments Marcos brought home dwarfed the P157 million local and foreign travel al location of the OP from June to De cember of this year.

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Additionally, Marcos assured overseas Filipino workers in Indo nesia, Singapore, and other parts of the world, that his administration would “take care” of them.

He also thanked them for their continued support and thrust, which he said continues to motivate him to do his best as the country’s leader.Marcos marked his inaugural state visits in Indonesia from Sep tember 4 to 6 and Singapore from September 6 to September 7.

nMOU between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on Cultural Co operation;

DURING his trip to Indonesia, Marcos said he and President Joko Widodo witnessed the signing of the agreements on defense, secu rity, creative economy and culture.

Marcos also met with members of the different business communi ties to explain his administration’s policies and economic priorities to promote the Philippines as an in vestment destination.

PRESIDENT Marcos meets with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. | FB PAGE OF PBBM

Both governments also agreed to pursue joint activities for the next five years after their respec tive foreign ministers signed the Philippines-Indonesia Plan of Ac tion for 2022 to 2027, which lays out the priorities and concrete ways forward for bilateral cooperation.

management and investment.

Marcos said he and Lee also “made a connection” because their fathers, who were past leaders of their respective countries, laid the groundwork for the foundation of Asean starting in 1967.

of the Philippines and Enterprise Singapore; nRenewal of the MOU on Coop eration in Personal Data Protection between the National Privacy Com mission of the Philippines and the Personal Data Protection Commis sion of Singapore; and nRenewal of the MOU on Water Collaboration between the Metro politan Waterworks and Sewerage System of the Philippines and the Public Utilities Board of Singapore.

Recto cited the country’s need for fertilizers which “the Presi dent’s trip to Jakarta gave him the opportunity to personally ask In donesian President Widodo to al locate more for the Philippines,”

A s the number of Covid-19 cases decrease and boarders open, Recto said “zoom diplomacy should shift to face-to-face engagements –unless one is a fan of North Korea.”

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In summary, the following were the agreements entered into between the Philippines and In donesia:

nArrangement Concerning the As signment of a Team to the Regional Counter-Terrorism Information Facility in Singapore between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Singapore Armed Forces; nMOU in the Field of Digital Coop eration between the Department of Information and Communication Technology of the Philippines and the Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore;

nMOU for collaboration on the de velopment of New Clark City be tween the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)

They also renewed their com mitment to stronger bilateral cooperation as fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and mem bers of the two largest maritime nations in the world.

Of the total amount of invest ments, the President brought home US$8.48 billion or P466.6 billion worth of business deals from In donesia and US$6.54 billion or P374.57 billion from Singapore.

nUS$7 billion in infrastructure, unsolicited private-public partner ships such as the C5 four-level el evated expressway;

He also said the government would “not stop” until the ordi nary Filipino can feel these eco nomicWegoals.are all now going to bend ourselves to this work. We will not stop until we can come back and say, these MOUs, these Letters of Intent now have results,” he said.

One in six sacks of fertilizer sold in the country comes from

We were cognizant of our roles as neighbors and partners in Asea. We all shared the view that in this time of geopolitical turmoil and uncertainty, unity, mutual re spect, and the principle of sover eign equality should always prevail in our efforts to uphold peace and stability and an environment con ducive to our continued national development,” he said.

He said Singaporean President Halimah Yacob spoke highly of her state visit to the Philippines in 2019 in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations.

According to Marcos, his trips to Indonesia and Singapore offered an opportunity to exchange views with the leaders on important re gional and global issues that affect security in the region.

A s the country grapples with the combined blows of the pan demic and the food and fuel shocks unleashed by the war in Ukraine, “many of the solutions to these problems lie outside our shores.”

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nPlan of action between the Repub lic of Indonesia and the Republic of

Even if they are no longer in the Philippines, our government will make sure that we will still take care of them. Our kababayans con tinue to be a source of pride as they demonstrate to the world that Fili pinos excel at whatever endeavor

the Philippines from 2022 to 2027;

“Just one trip and a return of investment was already realized,” Recto said “ Under President BBM, the OP’s share of total government travel budget this year of P20.22 billion is very small. It’s only 77 centavos out of P100,” he said.

ALTHOUGH these investment deals were just the “beginning” of foreign investors’ interest to in vest in the Philippines, he said his administration would work had to bring the agreements to fruition.

nAgreement on Cooperative Ac tivities in the Field of Defense and Security between the Government and the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines; and nMOU for the cooperation in the Development and Promotion of the Creative Economy between the Government and the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

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He said the President is better off promoting the country’s inter est “across the table, in a room than remotely via a TV screen.”

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Indonesia, Recto said. Because global prices for fertil izer have skyrocketed by as much as 300 percent over the past year, the country’s “fertilizer vulner ability” could cause the rice harvest to plunge, triggering the need for more rice imports,” Recto said.

During a recent online media forum, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Ro

Marcos’ main thrust in rela tionships with other countries, es

ILOCOS Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos and President Marcos. | FB PAGE OF PBBM

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That’s the reason why the President made this special re quest to Widodo because he knows how important fertilizer

“ This is the time he will be ad dressing the United Nations, which is basically introducing himself to the world in the Western world, es pecially, and secondly, to have more economic business meetings that will bring in investments into the Philippines,” he said.

Next stop – the US LATER this month, Marcos is scheduled to speak before the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He also plans to hold several bilateral meetings with other heads of state.

PRESIDENT Marcos signs the guest book as Singaporean President Halimah Yacob looks on. | FB PAGE OF PBBM

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mualdez said Marcos is preparing a speech for the event.

With reports from Sam Medenilla and Philippine News Agency.

PRESIDENT Marcos flashes the peace sign to the OFW audience in Singapore. | FB PAGE OF PBBM PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addresses OFWs during his state visit to Singapore. | FB PAGE OF PBBM PRESIDENT Marcos and his official entourage during his state visits to Indonesia and Singapore. FB PAGE OF PBBM AN OFW has a selfie with President Marcos while President Widodo looks on. | FB PAGE OF PBBM

pecially with the United States, is to have more economic activity, he added.Romualdez said several meet ings have been planned between Marcos and business councils and potential companies that would like to invest or expand their busi ness operations in the country.

This government of President Marcos has clearly set out the role that our police officers would have to do following the rule of law and making sure that they will use re strain. And if I might add, I think that the other thing that he would like to implement very strongly is to have more rehabilitation areas,” Romualdez said.

ing the rule of law, which is very important. We all know that this is part of the contentious issues that have been raised against the Phil ippines,” he said.

But at the same time, follow

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W hen asked if Marcos will ad dress human rights issues raised by groups in the US, Romualdez said the President made it clear that he would like the Philippine National Police to continue the operations against illegal drug activities.