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HE grand title “Speaker of the House of Representatives� means so little in Philippine politics — and this is proven by contemporary history. It simply means voting for the legislative branch’s grandest supplicant, the functionary who could grovel the lowest to whoever is the President of the country.

Looking at Nancy Pelosi, and how she mocks and tortures Mr. Donald Trump, is looking at a class act on congressional CHALLENGE TO AN UNkT 0RESIDENT 3HE HAS

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Duterte orders NBI to probe scam

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RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the arrest of the owners of a private dialysis center who were implicated in the so-called “ghost dialysis� scam.

ST. RITA’S RELIC Devotees touch the relic of St. Rita at the St. Rita de Cascia Church in Baclaran, Paraùaque City on Saturday. The relic which contains the belt and pieces of bones of St. Rica will be flown back to Italy on Sunday, June 9. PHOTO DJ DIOSINA

The President issued the directive following reports that Quezon City-based WellMed Dialysis and Laboratory Center Corp. (WellMed) demanded dialysis payments from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for clients who had died.

In an interview aired over Pastor Apollo

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HE teacher can never be taken away from education. That is how cohesive they are. That is how important they are to each other. As long as society needs education, teachers must never be neglected.

Teachers themselves should not be too forgetful of their role as teachers. As another school year opens this month, preparations for the busy operations throughout the school calendar are at their peak. And even for teachers, readiness has always been a key to a lot of their

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SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook said Friday (Saturday in Manila) it would cut off Huawei from its popular social networking apps to comply with US sanctions, further isolating the Chinese tech giant considered a national security threat by Washington.

The social media giant said it took the step after President Donald Trump’s order barring Huawei from US technology exports over concerns that it works with Chinese intelligence.

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Catholicism not a good religion – Duterte PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday said he had no plans of celebrating the 500th anniversary in 2021 of the coming of Christianity to the country as it also “started our travails, agony and sorrow.�

Duterte made the statement as he took another swipe at the Catholic Church, saying it was “not a good religion.� “We revere the conquistadores. Not me.

So, we do not celebrate anything. Why

would we celebrate? Coming of Christianity. That started our travails and agony and sorrow, mag-celebrate ako (should I celebrate)?� he said.

The President said there was nothing special about the celebration of the anniversary of Christianity, as it also marked the start of the country’s 400-year subjugation under the Spaniards.

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Eddie Garcia critical after severe heart attack

RAPTORS A VICTORY AWAY FROM TITLE DREAM OAKLAND, United States: Kawhi Leonard hoisted the Toronto Raptors onto his back in the third quarter of Friday’s NBA Finals game (Saturday in Manila) against Golden State and lifted them within one triumph OF THEIR kRST CHAMPIONSHIP The 27-year-old playmaker with the cool-as-ice demeanor scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the Raptors over the defending champion Warriors 10592 for a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

With the game poised on a knife’s e d g e, L e o n a r d opened the third quarter w i t h back-to-back 3-pointers to give the

2APTORS THEIR kRST LEAD AND kNISHED WITH 17 points in the quarter while helping silence Golden State stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. “The key was pretty much playing defense,� Leonard said. “That second half we started to make some shots and just pretty much stayed in the game.�

Leonard, who was the 2014 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in leading San Antonio to a title, was 11-of-22 from the floor, 5-of-9 from 3-point range, and 9-of-9 from the

free throw line to secure the victory. “He’s playing great and he has lifted us a lot of times with big buckets or runs,�

Nurse said. “But more than anything, once we saw him early in the year... our team’s sense of who they thought they could become went up.�

Teammates realized they could become champions and now the Warriors know it all too well, even if Leonard lacks the lAMBOYANT MOVES OF ,E"RON *AMES OR injured Warriors star Kevin Durant. “You got to give him his credit.

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Q This photo posted on Facebook shows Eddie Garcia being carried after he collapsed on the set.

VETERAN actor Eddie Garcia had a “severe heart attack� after collapsing on the set of a TV series he was taping on Saturday.

In a statement released through GMA Network Executive Redgie Magno, Garcia’s family said the actor was under “critical observation.� “He is still under critical observation and all his doctors are doing their best to ensure that he gets the best care. Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who have expressed concerns and extended prayers,� Garcia’s family said. “Please continue praying for Tito Eddie’s fast recovery. At 90, he is still doing what he loves most — acting. He is a pillar of the industry and is very passionate about his craft,� the statement added.

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Q Kawhi Leonard (No. 2) of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Stephen Curry (No. 30) and Klay Thompson (No. 11) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game Four of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on Saturday. AFP PHOTO

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RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday ISSUED A STERN WARNING TO ALL OFkCIALS OF the Bureau of Customs (BoC) to shape up or prepare to get arrested amid the entry of shipments of garbage to the country.

During a television interview over the Sonshine Media Network on Saturday, Duterte said he would prevent contraband from entering the country, including illegal trash and narcotics. “I will not allow it and anybody — any Customs employee o opisyal (or official). ‘Pag pumirma ka sa release papers niyan, sabihin mo hindi niyo alam (If you sign the papers for its release and you say you don’t know), you go out or I

will even arrest you,� the President added. “Toxic ‘yan eh. Hospital waste pati ‘yung plastic (It’s toxic. It’s hospital waste and plastic). Those are toxic materials. Plastic is the toxic material. The ones that they use in the chips are toxic materials,� he said.

The President then threatened TO THROW #USTOMS OFkCIALS INTO THE Manila Bay should they refuse to obey his order. “Well, this time [I will have con-

TAINERS MADE AS YOUR COFkNS ) WILL throw you into the bay],� he said.

Duterte issued the statement days after he reiterated the seriousness of his warning to declare war WITH #ANADA HAD IT SHOWN DEkance over his order to take back its garbage. “It’s a matter of respect. If you make us a garbage dump (expletive), and they thought I was joking — I told them I would send the garbage back if we don’t reach an agreement, I will declare war,� the President said in his speech on Thursday.

He added that Canada should show respect, as he said the media portrayed his outburst as plain “braggadocio and hubris� because “they don’t know me.� “And then of course, the Navy and the police will start to arrest

my Navy men. Baka magbarilan pa. ‘Di kung magbarilan, o ‘di mag-giyera tayo. Hindi naman ako papayag nang ganun lang (There might be shooting, and if there’s shooting, we will fight. I can’t just let it pass),� he added.

Canada eventually allowed the return of the garbage imported

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The garbage was shipped back to Ottawa on May 31.

BoC spokesman Erastus SanDINO !USTRIA EARLIER CONkRMED THAT out of the 103 shipping containers of Canadian garbage, 34 were locally disposed of.

Of the 34, 26 were brought to A 4ARLAC LANDkLL WHILE THE WHEREabouts of the eight containers is still being determined.

Erwin Tulfo’s brother rejects Bautista’s terms RADIO personality Ben Tulfo on Saturday took issue with the terms set for his brother Erwin to reconcile with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista. “Putres na ‘brotherhood’ ang kakapal... Ayon sa kumag na OIC (officer in charge), mag-sorry daw sa lahat ng media outlet,�

Ben said.

This came after Bautista broke his silence on the spat between him and Erwin, who had berated him on national radio.

Bautista said for him to forgive the latter, he must apologize on various media platforms and donate P300,000 to 19 organizations he had identified, mostly for health, education and welfare needs of soldiers and residents of Marawi City — as a way to prove his “sincerity.� “Tsong, daig mo pa si Padre Damaso at mga kolokoy na kauri mo! Nagpapatawa ka ba?� Ben told Bautista.

Erwin earlier launched a tirade against Bautista, calling him crazy on his radio program when the DSWD secretary was unavailable to be interviewed.

He also threatened to slap Bautista if he ever saw him, and to dunk his head into a toilet bowl.

The controversial broadcaster’s outburst prompted the Philippine National Police (PNP) to withdraw the Tulfo siblings’ police escorts and ordered Erwin TO SURRENDER HIS kREARMS PNP spokesman Col. BerNARD "ANAC CLARIkED THAT THE order for Erwin to surrender HIS kREARMS WAS IN LINE WITH THE policy that all responsible gun owners, whose license to own kREARMS HAD EXPIRED SHOULD turn in their weapons.

The PNP on Friday said Erwin’s license to own and possess kREARMS LAPSED IN -AY Banac said Erwin’s license had expired long before his spat with Bautista. “He might say, ‘Why only me?’ We accord the same treatment to all gun owners. We are continuously conducting our Oplan Katok (Knock) campaign,� he added.

Oplan Katok is the PNP’s campaign to prevent loose and UNLICENSED kREARMS FROM BEING used in illegal activities.

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Courts junk raps vs Garin over Dengvaxia ‘deaths’

Q President Rodrigo Duterte is interviewed on the TV show hosted by Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and lead pastor Apollo Quiboloy, at the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) Studio in Davao City. MALACAĂ‘ANG PHOTO

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Catholicism “500 years of Christianity. Really?

What’s so special? Ba’t ako mag-celebrate‌ (Why should I celebrate)? I celebrate the start of the subjugation of my country for 400 years? You must be kidding. I celebrate the day when the heroes of my country were slaughtered,â€? he added. “Ngayon, tanong sila, mga pari, hindi lahat, ano’ng plano? Wala akong plano (Now the priests are asking what’s the plan. I have no plans). Why should I celebrate the coming of imperialism to my country? They brought religion?

Fine. But you didn’t have to sub-

jugate my country and made my fellow brothers and sisters under the yolk of imperialism for 400 years,� the President said. “If you think that Padre Damaso is gone, you are mistaken.

Padre Damaso is alive and kicking.

Sinabi ko sa inyo (I told you), it is not a good religion. If you do not BELIEVE ME kNE u HE ADDED Duterte, however, said the Catholics in the Philippines were free to celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the country if they wanted to. “Celebrate it in your sector, maybe the biggest sector in the

Philippines. Me, I have my own God? God who is all-knowing, who’s kind. God who does not create hell, does not create heaven. He did not create human beings just to be thrown to hell or to enjoy heaven,� the President added. “My God says that you will live in a — any place somewhere in the universe. Maybe that’s heaven.

Hell, maybe a... I don’t know.

You don’t stop moving. You are...

There’s no — there’s no clear punishment actually,� he said.

4HE *UBILEE 9EAR IS CONSIDERED SIGNIkCANT FOR THE #ATHOLIC FAITHFUL since history has it that ChristianITY kRST TOOK ROOT ON THE SHORES OF Cebu in 1521.

The Christian faith was then

propagated to other islands in the country and is continuing to lOURISH UNTIL TODAY !RCHBISHOP *OSE 0ALMA OF THE Archdiocese of Cebu earlier said Pope Francis had been invited to lead the celebration in 2021.

In preparation for the celebration, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has designated this year as the Year of the Youth, with the theme, “Filipino Youth in Mission: Beloved, Gifted, Empowered.�

Activities will be planned in the coming months for the celebration in 2021.

4HE LAST *UBILEE 9EARS WERE IN 1993, 1999, 2004 and 2010.

CATHERINE S. VALENTE ish designer of semiconductors whose technology is used in most mobile chips.

Trump’s move came amid US concerns that Huawei, a leader in 5G networks, would allow Chinese snooping on the high-speed wireless networks. His administration has also been trying to stop US allies from using Huawei equipment.

Trump told reporters last month that Huawei was “very dangerous� from a security standpoint, but then held out the possibility of dropping sanctions on the Chinese kRM AS PART OF A TRADE DEAL 4HE kGHT OVER (UAWEI COMES amid a broader trade war between the two largest economies and sanctions imposed by the US President, who accuses China of unfair practices and subsidies. AFP Garcia, who remains one of the MOST PROLIkC ACTORS IN THE 0HILIPpines despite his age, was last seen wrapping up a TV stint on ABS#". S g&0* S Ang Probinsyano� early this year. His last TV show with GMA-7 was the 2015 primetime series “Little Nanay.�

Garcia has not been out of the limelight since he started working in showbiz in 1949.

“We are reviewing the ComMERCE DEPARTMENT S kNAL RULE AND the more recently issued temporary general license and taking steps to ensure compliance,� a Facebook spokesman told the Agence France-Presse.

The California company said people with existing Huawei smartphones with Facebook apps would continue to be able to use and download app updates provided by Facebook.

The move by Facebook is the latest to isolate Huawei, which had become the world’s second largest smartphone vendor, despite security concerns voiced

in Washington.

Google last month said it would cut ties with Huawei, making it harder to obtain major apps from the US giant.

The Google decision would leave Huawei without the Play Store, the marketplace for most Android apps, and other elements of the mobile operating system.

Facebook — which is banned in China, but has more than 2 billion users worldwide — said its decision would affect its core social network, as well as applications such as Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, which each had at least 1 billion users.

The US sanctions were imposed May 15, but the administration allowed a 90-day compliance period that gives users of Huawei devices time to install updates and avoid a major disruption of the mobile economy.

Huawei has indicated it would create its own operating system to replace the Google Android platform, but would need to develop its own app marketplace as well if it wants to retain users outside China.

To keep up in the smartphone market, Huawei would also need TO kND A NEW SUPPLY OF CHIPS AND related hardware, without US suppliers such as Intel, Qualcomm and Broadcom.

4O MAKE MATTERS MORE DIFkCULT for Huawei, it will likely be cut off from ARM Holdings, the Brit-

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for Eddie Garcia. Natumba siya kaninang umaga sa taping ng bagong teleseryeng ginagawa sa GMA-7 (He collapsed this morning during the taping of a new show). Tentative title is ‘Rosang Agimat.’ Kasama niya rito sina (With him in the show are) Celia Rodriguez, Thea Tolentino, 'ABBI 'ARCIA *ERIC 'ONZALES 4ONTON Gutierrez, Victor Neri at Roi Vinzon.�

Photos of Garcia being carried by

members of the production team circulated online following the accident. They showed Garcia in an unbuttoned polo shirt, his eyes partly shut and looking very pale.

On Saturday afternoon, entertainment writer Allan Diones who runs a showbiz vlog, tweeted that Garcia had woken up from his coma and was transferred to a bigger hospital, following tests.

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Facebook to cut off

Eddie Garcia Initial reports said Garcia collapsed on location and was rushed TO THE -ARY *OHNSTON (OSPITAL IN Tondo, Manila where he fell into a brief coma.

In a Facebook post, director Armand Reyes wrote, “Let’s all pray

THREE Metropolitan Trial Courts recently dismissed complaints filed against former Health secretary Janette Garin and other officials in connection with Dengvaxia cases for lack of jurisdiction.

Judges Nelvin Asi, Chelsea Segunda Dirige and Marlo Bermejo Campanilla of the Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) Branches 114 and 112 of Muntinlupa City and Branch 83 of Caloocan City, respectively, dismissed the cases on omnibus motions filed by accused Melody Zamudio, former officer in charge of the Center for Drug Regulation and Research of the Food and Drug Administration — an agency under the Health department.  Emmanuel Brotarlo, the legal counsel of Zamudio, had argued that under Republic Act 10660 that amended Presidential Decree 1606, jurisdiction belonged to the Sandiganbayan since some of the

accused public officials occupied positions with Salary Grade 27 or higher, and that they were being charged for acts allegedly committed in relation to their office.

In their respective orders of dismissal, the three MTC judges pointed out that while Garin occupied a position with Salary Grade 31 and she and the other accused were charged for acts allegedly committed in relation to their office, jurisdiction belonged to the regular Regional Trial Court.

The judges, however, noted that the charges did not allege bribery or damage to the government exceeding P1,000,000 to qualify their cases to be handled by the Sandiganbayan.

At least 130 deaths had been attributed to the Dengvaxia vaccine.

Recently, several Quezon City courts consolidated all Dengvaxia cases.

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RAPTORS A VICTORY AWAY him,� Golden State’s Draymond Green said. “I’m not sure if it will ever look like those other guys, but he gets the job done.�

Curry was impressed at the way Leonard seized command. “He played amazing,� Curry said. “He hit every big shot, momentum shot that in that third quarter, it gave them the lead. And then kept the separation.�

Leonard’s low-key attitude has kept the Raptors calm when excitement beckons, such as being a game from the title. “His demeanor has taken a big part of our team,� Lowry said. “We have some guys that are fiery and feisty, but we all just stay level headed and never get too up, never get too down. Kawhi definitely brought a lot to that.�

‘Two big-boy shots’ Raptors guard Fred VanVleet said there was nothing the Warriors could have done to

stop Leonard from taking control early in the third quarter with his 3-pointers. “There’s no defense for that.

There are no schemes for that,�

VanVleet said. “That’s two big-boy shots that he came out of the half with, two back-to-back threes. And that just kind of let you know how we were going to approach the third quarter and the rest of the half. It put us in good position.�

When the Warriors did try to stop Leonard, it opened plays for Serge Ibaka, who came off the bench to score 20 points. “We know they would try to take Kawhi away, double him, so I just tried to play in the space.�

Ibaka had 12 points in the second half to keep Golden State at bay. “He was great,� Nurse said. “Once he starts blocking a couple shots, the offense comes and the rebounding comes and even his jump shot seems to come.�

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BY CATHERINE S. VALENTE

ALACAÑANG on Saturday slammed several United Nations (UN) human rights experts who sought an investigation of drug-related deaths and other killings in the country.

Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo once again defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, saying the campaign was based on strict law enforcement protocols.

“The latest call by 11 Special Rapporteurs of the United Nations for an international probe of the Philippines not only is intellectually challenged, but an outrageous interference on Philippine sovereignty,” Panelo said in a statement.

“The reasons foisted by them for the aforesaid investigation have been discredited and repudiated by the very nation they pretend to care about,” he added.

4HE 5. HUMAN RIGHTS OFkCIALS issued a joint statement on Friday calling an investigation of deaths linked to the government’s war on drugs and attacks on human rights defenders in the Philippines.

Panelo maintained that the

Philippines has demonstrated “strength and resilience in exercising the democratic rights outlined by the Constitution through the various institutions, with their respective allocation of power, geared toward the promotion of general welfare.”

“Let the enemies of the state and their supporters from foreign soil be forewarned that no amount of destructive narratives against this government will envelope it with the appearance of pretended truth to hoodwink the Filipino people in embracing it,” he added.

The Palace official said the campaign against illegal drugs “is in pursuant to the primary duty of the state to preserve and protect the people.”

“Law enforcement authorities operate on strict protocols. Any deviation from it is met with the unyielding strong arm of the law with no transgressors immune from it. The Judiciary sees to it that the law is applied equally to all, bar none,” he added.

Panelo, also the President’s chief legal counsel, described the call for a probe as “a biased and absolutely false recital of facts, adulterated with malicious imputations against the constituted authorities, smacks of unpardonable intrusions on our sovereignty.”

“All these special rapporteurs can present are general allegations culled from false information emanating from the purveyors of status quo ante the Duterte

presidency. Lest these foreign propagandists, masquerading as human rights protectors forget, allegations are not proof,” he said.

“The Filipino people have spoken anew, via the just concluded elections. Those who have spoken against the campaign on illegal drugs and human rights record of this President have been overwhelmingly rejected by the Filipino electorate,” Panelo said.

“These special rapporteurs should by this time realize that they, who believed in the untruthful advocacies of the electorally vanquished pretenders, have likewise been demolished, beyond redemption,” he added.

Administration-backed candidates dominated the Senate polls,

with former national police chief 2ONALD DELA 2OSA GETTING THE kFTH highest number of votes. Dela Rosa was Duterte’s chief implementor of the war on drugs.

The Duterte government has repeatedly denied involvement in summary killings, saying those killed in police operations had violently resisted arrest, prompting officers to defend themselves.

In February, authorities said those slain in anti-drug operations from July 2016, the start of the Duterte administration, until the end of January numbered 5,176.

Human rights groups, howEVER BELIEVE THE kGURE COULD BE more than 10,000, including summary killings.

COA: P154-M Navy projects unimplemented THE Commission on Audit (CoA) said the Philippine Navy failed to implement projects payable through Deposit on Letters of Credit (DLCs), which caused the Navy’s idle funds to balloon to P1.2 billion as of Dec. 31, 2018.

“Projects worth P154,648,440 payable through DLCs were not implemented; thus, resulting in accumulated idle funds and depriving the Government of the benefit that could be derived therefrom,” CoA said in its Consolidated Annual Audit Report on the Philippine Navy for 2018.

“A n a l y s i s s h o w e d t h a t P154,648,440.00 pertains to DLCs that were opened in favor of defaulting suppliers,” the commission added.

Based on the audit report, the DLCs were opened in 2010, 2016 and 2017, and pertained to Talon Security Consulting Ltd.; a joint venture of Propmech Corp. and SAAB; and “JV of Korporacija Krusik Ad Valjevo and Stone of David Tactical,” respectively.

“It must be noted that the delayed or non-delivery goods and services is a breach of contract and can affect the operational tempo of the PN (Philippine Navy), which may hinder the accomplishment of its mission,” CoA said.

It urged the Philippine Navy to “demand the deliveries of goods and services and/or ensure that contracts with suppliers who failed to comply with their obligations are terminated to prevent the accumulation of idle funds which CAN BE USED FOR OTHER BENEkCIAL purposes.”

CoA said the Philippine Navy reported that Talon Security had delivered the goods, but only six of the eight items were tested.

Based on the audit report, the Philippine Navy also commented that the contract with the JV of Koporacija Krusik Ad Valjevo and Stone of David Tactical Equipment Company was “undergoing deliberation at the PN Contract Termination Review Committee.”

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Members of the Quezon City Police Department’s civil disturbance team ‘grapple’ with ‘rallyists’ during the second National Civil Disturbance Management competition held on Saturday at the Philippine Army headquarters in Taguig City. PHOTO

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PH ready to cooperate with US – Duterte AMID the trade war between the United States and China, President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday said the Philippines was “ready to cooperate” with the former on its new policies, but would never go to war against the latter.

In an interview with Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, Duterte said he sees no problem with the US’ decision to permanently close its citizen and immigration office in Manila, a move seen to be in line with the Trump administration’s plan to reduce

its presence abroad and limit legal and illegal immigration.

“Do not ever think that the suspension of the processing for citizenship and special visas and all of these, there’s a deeper meaning to that. I do not have a problem with Trump, that much I respect him,” Duterte said.

“So, we are ready to cooperate. This I have to say, I will not go to war with anybody, against China because that will be the end of the world. It will really kill mankind, or at least it will

dry up this region. Tsaka hindi natin kaya ang (Also we cannot win over) China. And besides, China is good. Well, America has been helpful,” he said.

The President expressed doubt that China and the US would go to war.

“You do not have to praise China and say that you’re going to side with America in a war.

No, because America and China, alam nila (they know that) a war is the most useless thing in their arsenal. Tapos talaga ang mundo nito (It will really end

the world),” he said.

“You think we will survive?

See you in heaven,” the President added.

Meanwhile, Duterte said the Philippines was again open to buying firearms from the US. “In the purchase of arms, we have a bad experience, but they have a new policy now. We’re going to reconsider,” the President said.

“We’ll buy if we think we need that kind of particular. But I’d like to say to the Americans, and to the officials in Washington,

when you deprived us of the arms, we started going around scouting for cheaper and better arms. And there were contracts already, memorandum of intent — intent to buy something like that. So, we will not impair those obligations,” he added.

In August last year, Duterte said he was not keen on accepting the offer made by the US for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines unless he was sure that the act was done in good faith.

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Church groups seek resumption of peace talks with ‘Reds’ THE Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) urged legislators to pass a resolution on the resumption of peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP).

The PEPP, which urged outgoing lawmakers of the 17th Congress to pass the resolution, challenged the 18th Congress to move for the resumption of peace talks to address the roots of the armed conflict.

“We also appeal to the incoming representatives and senators to work on the resumption of the GRP (Government of the Philippines)-NDFP peace process,” the PEPP said in a statement.

The group expressed concern that the peace talks were not a central issue of concern during the May 2019 elections.

“While some candidates have pledged to work on the issue, most of those who emerged victorious were silent on the issue,” the PEPP said.

It added that the peace talks would pave the way to resolving the causes of the armed conflict.

“Peace based on justice is a cornerstone for development and the roots of the armed conflict — poverty, landlessness, inequitable distribution of resources, among others — should be addressed during and after the elections. The GRP-NDFP negotiations should be focused on again especially after the termination of the govern-

ment’s peace panel headed by Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd last March,” it added.

The PEPP is a platform for five church institutions, namely the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines, National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines, Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) and the Ecumenical Bishops’ Forum.

The statement was signed by PEPP

co-chairmenArchbishop Antonio Ledesma of the Archdiocese of Cagayan De Oro, Rt. Revd. Rex Reyes Jr. of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Philippines-NCCP, PEPP Secretariat Head Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez Jr., PCEC National Director Bishop Noel Pantoja, and Sr. Mary John Mananzan of the Office of the Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines.

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‘Step up climate efforts’ THE Climate Change Commission (CCC) has reiterated the need for the Philippines and other countries to step up efforts to address climate change.

The Philippines, one of several countries vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change, should be at the forefront of the international efforts to address climate change, CCC Chairman Emmanuel de Guzman said.

“In accordance with the Paris !GREEMENT CLIMATE kNANCE CApacity building, and technology transfer from the developed world must clearly come to our shore, considering that the country has been in the frontline of climate impacts,” de Guzman said.

“All countries must exhibit leadership and deliver on commitments. Let us step up our global climate action toward securing a climate-safe future,” he added.

EIREENE JAIREE GOMEZ

Unemployment insurance or involuntary separation benefits Dear PAO, My brother worked as an office clerk in a small company for the past four years.

Sadly, my brother will soon be unemployed as his company has decided to close its operations next month.

However, I recently heard of an unemployment insurance from the new Social Security System law, and I want to know more about this as this might greatly help my brother during the period of

DEAR PAO

PERSIDA ACOSTA his unemployment.

Kaway

Dear Kaway, The provisions of Section 14-B of the Republic Act No. 11199, otherwise known as the

“Social Security Act of 2018,” reads: “ S E CT I O N 1 4 - B. U n e m ployment Insurance or Involuntary Separation Benefits. — A member who is not over sixty (60) years of age who has paid thirty-six (36) months contributions twelve (12) months of which should be in the eighteen-month period immediately preceding the involuntary unemployment or separation shall be paid benefits in the form

of monthly cash payments equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the average monthly salary credit for a maximum of two (2) months: Provided, further, that in case of concurrence of two or more compensable contingencies, only the highest benefit shall be paid, subject to the rules and regulations that the Commission may prescribe.”

Clearly, a member who became unemployed may avail of the unemployment insurance

o r i n vo l u n t a r y s e p a r a t i o n benefits under the abovementioned law, provided that said member meets all the mentioned requisites. In your brother’s situation, he may avail of said benefits, considering that his termination from employment was involuntary (due to the closure and cessation of business operations), provided, however, that he meets the other abovementioned requirements subject to the rules and regulations that

the Social Security Commission may prescribe.

We hope that we were able to answer your queries. This advice is based solely on the facts you have narrated and our appreciation of the same. Our opinion may vary when other facts are changed or elaborated.

Editor’s note: Dear PAO is a daily column of the Public Attorney’s Office. Questions for Chief Acosta may be sent to dearpao@manilatimes.net

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/22504)/. 0HILIPPINE STYLE SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO EVOLVE INTO A FIERCER TINY TWO FANGED CREATURE THAT BURROWS ITS WAY INTO THE HEART OF THIS #HRISTIAN NATION OR SHIFT INTO A GHOSTLY SHAPE THAT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TRACK 4HAT IS SUCH A PAINFUL THING TO SAY BUT WHO WOULD NOT FIND IT SAD IF NOT CREEPY TO READ OF NEWS ABOUT GHOST PAYMENTS MADE TO SUPPOSEDLY GALLANT BUT NOW DEAD &ILIPINOS WHO DEFENDED THEIR COUNTRY IN THE LAST WORLD WAR 4HAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT THE #OMMISSION ON !UDIT #O! ANNOUNCED RECENTLY m THAT IT HAD DISCOVERED DEAD VETERANS STILL RECEIVED THEIR MONTHLY PENSIONS IN )N ITS AUDIT REPORT ON THE 0HILIPPINE 6ETERANS !FFAIRS /FkCE 06!/ FOR LAST YEAR RELEASED RECENTLY THE AUDITORS SAID THE VETERANS OFkCE SPENT ABOUT 0 MILLION ON BENEkTS FOR DEAD VETERANS AND THEIR BENEkCIARIES IN 06!/ !DMINISTRATOR %RNESTO #AROLINA DENIED THE AUDIT COMMISSION S kNDING SAYING NO PENSION MONEY WAS MISSING (E SAID ON 4HURSDAY PENSIONS COULD NOT BE CLAIMED AFTER THE VETERANS PASSING BECAUSE BANKS HOLD THE gHUGEÝ PENSION FUND THAT THE 06!/ TRANSFERS TO THEM !NOTHER REPORT QUOTED #AROLINA AS SAYING ON 4HURSDAY 4HE TRUTH IS AS REPORTED THERE WERE OVER REMITTANCES IN THE PAYROLL BECAUSE THAT IS UNAVOIDABLEw BECAUSE AT THE TIME WE REMITTED THE FUNDS THERE WERE VETERANS WHO HAD DIED SOME OF THEM DIED WHILE THE PAYMENTS WERE IN TRANSIT u 3TILL THE AUDIT COMMISSION ORDERED THE 06!/ TO DETERMINE AND HOLD LIABLE THOSE BEHIND THE PAYMENT OF A TOTAL OF 0 MILLION IN MONTHLY PENSIONS TO DECEASED BENEkCIARIES ! gCOMPARISON OF THE PAYROLL OF PENSIONERS AND A LIST OF REPORTED DEATHS FOR CALENDAR YEAR DISCLOSED THAT

OR PERCENT OUT OF TOTAL REPORTED DEATHS

CONTINUOUSLY RECEIVED THEIR REGULAR MONTHLY PENSIONS

WHICH RANGED FROM ONE TO MONTHS THUS RESULT;ING= IN THE OVERPAYMENT AMOUNTING TO 0

u IT SAID )N ITS AUDIT REPORT THE #O! NOTED THAT OF THE 0 MILLION OVERPAYMENT MADE ONLY 0 MILLION HAD BEEN RECOVERED AS OF YEAR END WHILE THE REMAINING PERCENT OR 0 MILLION HAD NOT BEEN REFUNDED )T WOULD BE FAIRLY UNDERSTANDABLE IF PAYMENT TO A DECEASED VETERAN THROUGH HIS RELATIVES WAS MADE FOR ONLY ONE MONTH "UT TO CONTINUE PAYING THE DEAD SOLDIER AGAIN THROUGH HIS KIN FOR THE NEXT MONTHS COULD MEAN THAT THE 06!/ RESURRECTED THE DEAD THUS THE GHOST PAYMENT OF THE VETERAN S PENSION 0OSSIBLY ALSO FINDING INCREDULOUS THE VETERANS OFFICE DOING A ,AZARUS THE AUDIT COMMISSION INSISTED g7E ;RECOMMEND= THAT ;THE 06!/= MANAGEMENT DETERMINE THE ROLE AND PARTICIPATION OF EACH OFFICIAL EMPLOYEE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS OF PENSION BENEFITS AND HOLD THEM LIABLE THEREFOR u )T DISMISSED THE 06!/ S EXPLANATION THAT THE RECOVERED AMOUNT WOULD BE USED FOR THE PAYMENT OF ACCRUED PENSIONS OR PENSIONS DUE OTHER PENSIONERS $ESPITE THE UNFAVORABLE REPORT THE #O! STILL COMMENDED THE 06!/ FOR IMPLEMENTING A SIMPLIFIED VALIDATION PROGRAM WHICH SUPPOSEDLY MADE THE SYSTEM OF VERIFYING THE LIFE MARITAL STATUS OF THE PENSIONERS MORE EFFICIENT %FFICIENCY HOWEVER DOES NOT NECESSARILY TRANSLATE TO EFFECTIVENESS IN THIS CASE UNLESS OF COURSE THE GHOSTS OF OUR VALIANT WAR HEROES COME BACK TO HAUNT THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN POCKETING THEIR MONTHLY PENSIONS

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The organic mangoes of the Aeta people

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9 HANDS ARE STICKY FROM SORTING THE FRESHLY HARVESTED ORGANIC FAIR TRADE MANGO FRUITS OF THE !ETA INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF :AMBALES AND "ATAAN 7E WERE GATHERED IN A GROUP SURROUNDED BY CRATES OF MANGOES AND WORKING HANDS ON WITH THE PEOPLE AND THE 0REDA &AIR 4RADE TEAM TO SEGREGATE THE OVERRIPE 0ICO MANGOES 4HEY ARE FAIR TRADE MANGOES BECAUSE 0REDA &AIR 4RADE PAYS A MUCH HIGHER PRICE TO THE !ETA FARMERS THAN LOCAL TRADERS DO IF THEY BUY THEM AT ALL 0ICO IS NOT A POPULAR VARIETY AND A LOW EARNING FRUIT BUT 0REDA &AIR 4RADE HAS FOUND A BUYER FOR ORGANIC 0ICO PUREE WITH 7ORLD 0ARTNER IN 2AVENSBURG 'ERMANY 4HIS IS A BIG BENEkT TO THE !ETA PEOPLE /THERWISE THEIR MANGOES WOULD FALL TO THE GROUND UNSOLD AND THEY EARN NOTHING "ESIDES THE HIGHER PRICE THAT WE PAY FOR THE !ETAS GET 0REDA &OUNDATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THEIR VILLAGES AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR SOME OF THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL 4HE MANGOES ARE DELIVERED TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE EFkCIENT PROCESSING PLANTS OF 7EAMBARD AND 0ROFOOD IN "ULACAN TO BE PROCESSED INTO MANGO PUREE OR MASH 4HIS IS SEALED IN ASEPTIC BAGS AND PLACED IN STEEL DRUMS )T WILL BE EXPORTED TO 'ERMANY AND MADE INTO ORGANIC FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS TO BE SOLD TO THE WORLD SHOPS THROUGHOUT 'ERMANY !USTRIA AND 3WITZERLAND "UYING THE PRODUCE OF THE HARD WORK OF THE POOR FOR HIGHER FAIR TRADE PRICES IS ONE WAY TO SUPPORT THEM AND REDUCE POVERTY 4HEY

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FR. SHAY CULLEN, SSC STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE IN THEIR REMOTE VILLAGES WITHOUT ELECTRICITY ROADS OR NEARBY SCHOOLS 4HERE IS LITTLE SOCIAL SERVICE OR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM MAKE A LIFE OF DIGNITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN 4HE ORGANIC FAIR TRADE MANGOES ARE GREEN AND SHINY AND THERE ARE MANY THIS YEAR 4HE FARMERS ARE ELATED AND HAPPY WITH A BUMPER HARVEST FOR 0ICO MANGOES THIS YEAR 4HERE IS A HOT DRY 0HILIPPINE SUMMER BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE %L .IÄO WEATHER PHENOMENON 4HAT HAS TO DO WITH THE OCEAN CURRENTS AND THE WINDS THAT BLOW ACROSS THE 0ACIkC %VERYTHING IN NATURE IS CONNECTED AND INTERDEPENDENT ON THE PLANET AS IT ROTATES AND TRAVELS THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM OF SPACE /UR FOOD AND FRUIT GROWING SEASONS ARE GREATLY DEPENDENT ON THIS PLANETARY TRAVEL AND ROTATION OF THE EARTH AS A BALANCED CLIMATE IS VITAL FOR THEIR WELL BEING 4HE RISE IN GLOBAL TEMPERATURES CAUSED BY MAN MADE POLLUTION AND GREENHOUSE GASES IS DIRECTLY IMPACTING THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE BEFORE ALL OTHERS IT SEEMS ) CAN FEEL THE HEAT AS THE THERMOMETER READS DEGREES CENTIGRADE ) SIT AND CHAT WITH THE !ETA PEOPLE 4HEY SPEAK :AMBAL AND )LOCANO

BUT ALSO 4AGALOG WHICH ) SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND 4HEY ARE A CLEVER WISE AND INTELLIGENT PEOPLE SPEAKING AND UNDERSTANDING THREE LANGUAGES

7E REST A WHILE FROM SORTING THE MANGOES AND DISCUSS THE FAILURE OF THE HARVEST FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS 4HE ONSLAUGHT OF UNTIMELY RAINSTORMS THAT WASHED AWAY THE MANGO BLOSSOMS WAS A SERIOUS INDICATION OF UNWELCOME CLIMATE CHANGE 4HESE AMAZING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE HAVE SURVIVED FOR

YEARS AND ENDURED MUCH HARDSHIP 4HEY LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS CLOSE TO NATURE AND DEPEND ON A TIMELY CLIMATE TO REGULATE THE GROWING OF THEIR CROPS 4HEY KNOW AND FEEL THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING 7E MUST DO ALL WE CAN TO HOLD GLOBAL WARMING AT DEGREES CENTIGRADE 4HOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WORLDWIDE ARE CAMPAIGNING TO GET GOVERNMENT TO STOP BURNING FOSSIL FUELS AND TURN TO MORE RENEWABLE SOURCE OF POWER GENERATION 4HE CROPS AND MANGO FRUITS OF THE !ETA INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ARE CERTIkED ORGANIC BY INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION BODIES INCLUDING .ATURLAND THAT INSIST ON THE HIGHEST %5 ORGANIC STANDARDS 3OME OF THE %5 REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIC CERTIkCATION ARE MADE FOR WESTERN CROP GROWERS WHO ARE RICH MOBILE AND CAN EASILY MEET THE STANDARDS /VERSTRICTNESS AND SEEKING PERFECTION CAN REDUCE AND TURN AWAY ORGANIC GROWING BY MANY FARMERS AND ALLOW CHEMICAL FARMING TO GROW STRONGER AS SUPPORTED BY THE CHEMICAL FERTILIZER CORPORATIONS "ESIDES THIS DEPRIVES CUSTOMERS OF THE HEALTHY FOOD THEY WANT AND NEED #HEMICAL FARMING CAUSES SICKNESS AND THE HEALTH BILL OF DEVELOPED ECONOMIES IS GROWING

4HE !ETAS HOWEVER HAVE SURVIVED FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS ON MEDICINAL PLANTS AND EATING ONLY ORGANIC FOOD .O PROCESSED MEATS OR CHEMICAL LACED PACKAGED FOOD FOR THEM %VERYTHING IS NATURAL AND ORGANIC AS THAT IS THEIR CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL 4HE RECENT STRICT INSPECTION

BY AN ORGANIC CERTIkCATION BODY CHALLENGED THEM TO ACHIEVE THE STANDARD AND QUALIFY FOR ORGANIC CERTIkCATION AS THEY HAVE DONE FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND WILL DO SO AGAIN THIS YEAR 4HERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CHEMICAL FERTILIZER DEADLY PESTICIDE OR BLOSSOM INDUCER FOUND IN THE PRISTINE MOUNTAINS THAT THEY ARE PROUD TO CALL HOME AND WHICH THEY PROTECT %VERY YEAR WE SHARE

MANGO TREE SAPLINGS FOR THE !ETAS TO PLANT A SHARE FROM THE SALE OF THE MANGO PUREE 3URPLUS EARNINGS FROM SALES ARE DONATED BY 0REDA &AIR 4RADE TO SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFkCKING 4HE MONEY HELPS THE RECOVERY AND HEALING OF THE VICTIMS OF UNFAIR CORRUPT AND EVIL TRADE IN HUMAN BEINGS WOMEN AND CHILDREN 4HE 0REDA HOME FOR ABUSED CHILDREN IS SUPPORTED BY SOME OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE &AIR 4RADE SALES 7E WOULD DO WELL TO LEARN FROM THE INDIGENOUS !ETA PEOPLE AND EAT ONLY ORGANIC FOOD DRIED MANGO FRUITS AND ORGANIC MANGO PRODUCTS

AND HELP THE POOR THROUGH &AIR 4RADE 7E MUST ALSO DO ALL WE CAN TO CLEAN UP OUR PLANET

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The teacher SUCCESS STORIES IN THE kELD OF EDUCATION !N ESSENTIAL PART OF THAT READINESS IS THE TEACHERS GRIP ON THE CORE OF THEIR ROLE AS EDUCATORS 0ERHAPS IT IS WORTH GOING BACK HERE TO THE THOUGHTS OF SOME GREAT THINKERS WHO HAVE CONTEMPLATED ON THE RAISON D ETRE OF BEING A TEACHER &OR EDUCATION REFORMIST *OHN $EWEY WHO ADVOCATED EXPERIENTIAL TEACHING DURING THE TH CENTURY TEACHERS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT LEARNING IS A PRODUCT OF SOCIAL INTERACTION AND THE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE HARD AND PRACTICAL REALITIES OF LIFE 4HE BEST TEACHERS PAVE THE WAY FOR SUCH INTERACTION AMONG STUDENTS AND THEIR CONTEXT 4HE 2USSIAN EDUCATION THEORIST ,EV 6YGOTSKY HAD QUITE A SIMILAR THOUGHT &OR HIM SOCIAL INTERACTION IS ESSENTIAL IN LEARNING 6YGOTSKY WRITES g#ONSCIOUSNESS IS THE END PRODUCT OF SOCIALIZATION u 7E BECOME AWARE WHEN WE BECOME AN ACTIVE PART OF SOCIETY 4HIS THINKING HAS LED TO THE EFFECTIVE CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE IN TEACHING WHICH IS CALLED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING 4HE !MERICAN *EROME "RUNER IS KNOWN FOR HIS THOUGHT ON LEARNING SCAFFOLDING (ERE THE ROLE OF

THE TEACHER IS TO CONSTANTLY LEND A HAND IN THE LEARNING ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS 4HIS METHOD ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE INDEPENDENT AS THEY PROGRESS IN LEARNING !S THE TEACHER FADES AWAY THE STUDENT LEARNS TO LEARN ON HIS OWN %DUCATORS IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY SUCH AS 3T *OHN THE "APTIST DE LA 3ALLE AND 3T *OSEPH #ALASANZ ALSO DEkNED THE MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TASK OF A TEACHER &OR 3T *OHN TEACHERS SHOULD EMPLOY ALL THE CARE NEEDED TO INSTRUCT CHILDREN WELL AND FORM THEM TO BECOME GOOD #HRISTIANS 0ART OF THE SACRED DUTY IS TO NEVER ASK FOR ANYTHING IN RETURN FOR BEING A MENTOR TO SOMEONE !LSO THESE TWO SAINTS HELPED IN LAYING THE FOUNDATION OF THE RELIGIO SOCIAL PRACTICES OF #HRISTIAN EDUCATION ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUNG BOYS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY DEPRIVED OF #HRISTIAN FORMATION 4HE !NGELIC $OCTOR 3T 4HOMAS !QUINAS DURING THE TH CENTURY

ALSO GAVE A CLOSER LOOK ON THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER 4ODAY HIS $E -AGistro IS CONSIDERED THE HANDBOOK FOR THE 4HOMISTIC 0HILOSOPHY OF %DUCATION 4HIS TREATISE IS INCLUDED IN HIS COLLECTIVE WORK CALLED De 6ERITATE 4HIS IS WHERE HE DISCUSSED

THE PHILOSOPHICO THEOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING OF BEING A TEACHER !QUINAS WRITES g4HE PUPIL IS IN POTENTIALITY TO KNOWLEDGE 4HE TEACHER IS TO MINISTER TO THE PUPIL AND TO GUIDE HIM TO A KNOWLEDGE OF TRUTH 4HE PUPIL IS CAPABLE OF SELF DETERMINATION 4HE TEACHER SHOULD RESPECT THE PUPIL S FREEDOM BUT HE MUST ALSO REALIZE THE DISINTEGRATING EFFECTS OF ERROR u 4HE PROCESS OF LEARNING LEADS TO THE SELF ACTUALIZATION OF THE STUDENT 4HIS IS CONTRARY TO THE INDUSTRIAL AGE CONNOTATION OF LEARNING WHERE KNOWLEDGE IS SIMPLY gPOUREDu BY THE TEACHER INTO THE EMPTY VESSEL OF THE STUDENT g+NOWLEDGE MUST RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITY OF THE PUPIL S OWN MIND u !QUINAS WRITES 4HE TEACHER GUIDES THE STUDENT AGAINST BEING DRAWN INTO ERROR &OR #HRISTIANS THE TRUTH THAT THE STUDENT ARRIVES AT THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF THE TEACHER REGARDLESS OF DISCIPLINE SHOULD BE ABLE TO kND ITS ZENITH ON THE 4RUTH (IMSELF 6ERITAS THAT IS *ESUS #HRIST 7HILE IT IS IRREFUTABLE THAT SCHOOLS NEED TO BE PREPARED IN TERMS OF THE PHYSICAL kNANCIAL

TECHNICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF EDUCATION THE WELLSPRING OF EDUCATION WHO ARE THE

TEACHERS MUST ALSO BE PREPARED MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY FOR THEIR VERY CRUCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 4HE EDUCATION SECTOR MUST NOT BE TOO OVERWHELMED BY THE SURGE OF NEW TECHNIQUES AND APPROACHES THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE RECOGNITION OF THE PERIPHERAL NEW SCIENCES THAT OPEN NEW UNDERSTANDING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING LIKE NEUROSCIENCE AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY )NDEED THESE IMPOSE SIGNIkCANT IMPACTS THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED (OWEVER ALL THESE EMERGING ISSUES IN SCHOOLS GRAVITATE TOWARDS ONE GOAL THE CONTINUOUS DEMAND FOR QUALITY EDUCATION 9ES INSTITUTIONS CAN ALWAYS DO FACILITY UPGRADES BUT WITHOUT ANY CLEAR AND SOLID FOUNDATION OF TEACHERS

OPTIMUM LEARNING WILL NOT REACH ANY APEX IN THE EDUCATIVE PROCESS

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Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

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NE of the earliest icons of the Trinity has three winged human-like beings and I can understand the conviction of the ancient artist. But to me, it is most unhelpful if the point is to be more thoughtful about our God on the feast of Pentecost.

There is no conference of three beings in the heavens — Father, Son and Spirit. Because it is a fundamental article of our faith: Credo in Unum Deum ‌ I believe in One God, we do not worship three Gods, but only One God. “Hear, Oh Israel, your God is One...â€?

4HAT IS THE SIGNIkCANCE OF THE Homoousios formulation in the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed: “One in being with the Father,� so that you do not have three beings, but one Being.

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FR. RANHILIO CALLANGAN AQUINO Going by Rahner’s ’ h helpful l f l prini ciple that “the economic Trinity (the Trinity as God is involved in our salvation history) is the “immanent Trinity� (God in his inner life), then it may be more fruitful to see how God has been at work in our salvation history to arrive at MORE FRUITFUL RESULTS OF RElECTION Jesus, the man from Nazareth, came among us and revealed himself as Son of a Father whose desire it was that all be saved and come to the knowledge of the Truth.

This Jesus, the apostles and

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Voting for King Supplicant little regard for Mr. Trump and her public actions and public statements have tormented the US President.

The iconic photo of her clap/jeer on Mr. Trump after his speech to Congress will be, borrowing from Abraham Lincoln, “long remembered.�

(ER LATEST PUBLIC STATEMENT ON -R 4RUMP EXPRESSED the hope that she would like to see Mr. Trump behind BARS FOR HIS MANY OFkCIAL AND PERSONAL TRANSGRESSIONS $ON T EXPECT THE EMERGENCE OF A 3PEAKER 0ELOSI HERE Or a Sam Rayburn for that matter. If you can name one speaker of the House in our contemporary history who DEkED A SITTING PRESIDENT UNLESS THAT PRESIDENT WAS AN epic bungler named Erap Estrada, good luck.

It does not really matter who wins the race for speakership. Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, Rep. Martin Romualdez AND 2EP 6ELASCO FORGET HIS kRST NAME g,ORD u HE WILL never apply that) will always submit to the wishes of the greater power, the President of the Republic. But that will not make them different from previous speakers.

Speakers routinely and giddily violate the mandate under the Constitution — to provide checks and balance AND REIN IN THE EXECUTIVE IN CASES OF EXECUTIVE OVERREACH And there is no limit to those small and major acts of SURRENDER TO EXECUTIVE POWERS )N THE CASE OF THE CONTEMporary House of Representatives (HoR), the whoring of speakers past and present has the blessing of the majority. The HoR functions, in practice and in full violation OF THE THEORETICAL SIDE OF ITS EXISTENCE AS A MERE ADJUNCT of Malacaùang. Malacaùang can cross the threshold on THE EXERCISE OF ITS ALREADY VAST POWERS EVERY SO OFTEN AND not a pipsqueak would be heard from the HoR. The real opposition at the HoR, since the institutionalization of the party-list, comes from the members of the Makabayan bloc. And less than 10 district representatives at the most. With the negligible numbers, THE SPEAKER AND THE MAJORITY CAN EXERCISE CONSENT AND pliability at will, with little consideration for the voice of the genuine opposition.

Other than the everyday pliancy and acts of surRENDER TO EXECUTIVE WHIMS WHAT ARE THE OTHER AREAS WHERE THE (O2 HAS FAILED TO EXERCISE ITS CONSTITUTIONAL mandate as a co-equal branch?

4HE %XECUTIVE S POWER OVER THE NATION S PURSE THE national budget, should have been long terminated by the HoR — via the abolition of the Marcos-era Development Budget Coordinating Committee (DBCC), the de facto writer/dictator of the national budget.

The HoR should write the national budget and debate on every spending item — which means line by line — before the passage. The power of the purse, of course, should not and cannot, ignore the spending PRIORITIES FROM THE 0ALACE "UT IT SHOULD TRULY EXERCISE its built-in power over the nation’s purse.

4HE OTHER IS THE FAILURE TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF OVERride and this abject failure is likewise a failure of the Senate. Philippine presidents routinely veto whole draft laws. If not entire laws, important provisions of DRAFT LAWS PASSED ON TO THE 0RESIDENT FOR kNAL APPROVAL In our contemporary legislative history, can you name a single congressional resolve to override a presidential veto? President Rodrigo Duterte HAS BEEN TRIGGER HAPPY IN THE EXERCISE OF HIS VETO powers. Former president Benigno Aquino 3rd, remember, vetoed the token Magna Carta for the Poor, in an act of real cruelty toward the vulnerable.

The presidential veto stays as a presidential veto.

Someone will point this out. The Senate, in an unforGETTABLE MOMENT OF LOVE OF COUNTRY AND DEkANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE VOTED TO ABROGATE THE 20 53 -ILITARY "ASES Agreement to end an era in the two country’s long and tangled relationship. But that was the Senate’s deterMINED DECISION AND THE PRESIDING OFkCER WAS *OVITO 2 Salonga, the likes of which we not produce anymore.

The speaker’s relationship with any Philippine President eminently reminds people on the relationship of the late George Steinbrenner with his factotums. The LATE 9ANKEES OWNER WOULD ROUTINELY SNAP HIS kNGERS TO signal he wanted coffee. A posse of supplicants would rush, then ask: How many lumps (of sugar), Sir? The speaker of the HoR will probably not jump from THE PENTHOUSE OF AN OFkCE TOWER TO PLEASE THE 0RESIDENT of the Republic. But on chores both mundane and big, he or she would almost do the President’s bidding. Even if these chores would be whiplashes on the Republic.

Indeed, forget the race for the speakership of the forever pliant HoR. It has no bearing on either national sanity or stability. It will just formalize a vote for King Supplicant.

his disciples encountered “in person� and since he frequently prayed to Abba — papa, daddy, tatang, tatay — then certainly his relation was not with an “it,� but with a person, the Father.

But Jesus did not only talk about God. He was the icon of God. He was the presence of God among us. “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.� The very same God who wished the salvation of all was the very same God whose PRESENCE AMONG US IN THE lESH IN our history, in our world, was Jesus, the man from Nazareth. That is why Jesus forgave sin, healed the sick, raised the dead because his power was God’s power. His presence was God’s presence.

By his death on the Cross, Jesus sealed his love for us and for the

Father who wanted us saved by being joined to his Son, by making HIS 3ON THE kRST OF MANY BRETHren. The death of Jesus was then ALSO HIS gGLORIkCATION u FOR IT WAS the triumph of forgiving, healing LOVE OVER HUMAN SELkSHNESS )T WAS the unsurpassable sacrament of the invincibility of love.

4HUS GLORIkED THUS EXALTED THUS ascended to the Father — returning to the Father — Jesus is constituted Kyrios, Lord, and as such becomes the bestower of his Spirit on the world.

It is this Pentecost, this giving of the Spirit, this descent of the Spirit that is saving for us all. It is by the Holy Spirit that we share in Jesus’ victory over human iniquity. It is in the Spirit that we have the guarantee (arabon), the pledge, of that life that is given to those

who accept the Father’s irrevocable offer of life and of love. It is the Spirit breathed by Jesus on those who abide in him and in his word.

So it is that Pentecost is really the celebration of our “divinization� — our sharing in the life of God himself. This is not some form of mysticism for which you need an ecstasy to understand. When you love, there is nothing you long for more than union — a mother embracing her son, a father holding his daughter by the hand and holding her tightly in his arms, loved ones keeping in touch with each other despite great distances by communication platforms available, and yes, even the intimacy of the conjugal act – all these are the ways of union, because that is the essence of love.

It is foolish to say “I love you, but I do not want you anywhere near me.� And the Holy Spirit is God uniting himself with us. And it is personal, not an “it� or a “thing� coming to us, but entering into relation with a person. That is why theology has referred to the Holy Spirit as the third “person� of the Trinity, not the third God of the Trinity, because the very same God who brought us forth, the same God who Jesus revealed, is the same God with whom we are united in the Holy Spirit. !ND THE FULkLLMENT OF 0ENTECOST — the union with God through the bestowal of the Spirit — is what THEOLOGIANS CALL g4HE "EATIkC 6Ision,� the endless satisfaction of seeing God face to face and contemplating his loveliness in all eternity!

Who is winning big in the supply chain shift from the Sino-US trade war?

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INCE the imposition of 25 percent tariff on $34 billion worth of #HINESE EXPORTS TO THE 5NITED 3TATES last July, the trade dispute between the two countries has escalated furTHER AND TODAY #HINESE EXPORTS TO the US valued at $250 billion are subject to 25 percent import duties.

In retaliation, China has also imposed tariffs ranging from 5 percent to 25 percent on $110 billion worth OF 53 EXPORTS TO #HINA Meanwhile, President Donald Trump subjected the Chinese telecommunications behemoth, Huawei, to “entity list� restrictions on May 16 and repeatedly talked about imposing 25 percent tariff on the remaining $300 BILLION #HINESE EXPORTS TO THE 53 The Chinese government, at the same time, established an “unreliable entity list� on May 31, targeted against any foreign companies hurting legitimate Chinese commercial interest. It subsequently released a white paper on its position on the Sino-US trade negotiations on June 2.

China is the largest merchandise trading partner of the US. In 2018, its bilateral goods trade with the US amounted to $660 billion, based on A 53 #ENSUS REPORT #HINA EXPORTED products valued at $540 billion and imported $120 billion worth of goods from the US. The Americans calculated their BILATERAL TRADE DEkCIT AT BILLION

but the Chinese countered that the actual gap was smaller. The Chinese argued that a good portion of their EXPORTS CONSISTED OF PRODUCTS OF THE global supply chain of US importers and transshipment via Hong Kong that regularly run about $100 billion in PROkT RETAINED BY IMPORTERS IN (ONG Kong. The Chinese calculated the US goods trade surplus at $324 billion.

The US importers procured parts from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan into China and use the country as the kNAL ASSEMBLY POINT FOR PRODUCTS EXported to the US. The combined trade DEkCIT THAT #HINA RUNS AGAINST THESE three places amounted to $257 billion in 2018, not far from the $324 billion trade surplus with the US quoted by

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AM prepared to see a ghost anytime. “Ghost,� the movie, is a favorite. The Commission on Elections knows about ghost voters and the Commission on Audit (CoA) is aware of ghost projects.

But I will probably faint if I see a “ghost kidney� in “a ghost dialysis.� *** I am afraid that that the real cause of the near collision course incident between the US and Russia is not one of a navigational error but a case of Politics 101. *** A mami-siopao EXTRACT FROM 7IKIPEDIA “Ma Wen-lu, known in the Philippines as Ma Mon Luk, was a Chinese immigrant best known in the Philippines for his eponymous restaurant and the creator of mami (a noodle soup) and siopao (a steamed bun based on the cha siu bao).

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Guangdong in Qing China. Because OF POVERTY HE WAS ONLY ABLE TO kNISH junior high school. He self-studied Chinese classics to improve himself.

He later became a schoolteacher in Canton, but earned a lowly salary. )N -A LEFT FOR THE 0HILIPPINES

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HENRY CHAN THE #HINESE ! DETAILED EXAMINATION of the goods involved in the Sino-US trade and the trade among the four East !SIAN COUNTRIES CONkRMED THE STORY OF the global supply chain, particularly in electronics products. The Asian supply chain run by multinationals and !MERICAN IMPORTERS IS A GOOD EXPLANAtion for the persistently high Chinese trade surplus with the US. As the US initiated this round of the trade war, and China is on the responding side, any meaningful resolution of the trade war lies more in a softening of the US position and President Trump is the deciding factor in any resumption of talks. He is facing reelection in 2020, and the likelihood of a resolution of the trade war diminishes as the November 2020 election gets closer.

The speed of deterioration of the relationship between the two giants is unprecedented in modern history, and many analysts think the dispute has gone beyond the trade imbalance, unfair trade practices and intellectual property protection. The trade arguments are seen to have spilled over into security, ideology and the military arena. A clear majority of analysts now subscribe to the view of a protracted impasse over the trade issue and the likelihood of a solution may come only when both SIDES ARE HURT SIGNIkCANTLY WHICH AT THIS point is not seen happening.

The Asian supply chain that the American importers have established is now moving out of China.

American importers are moving in several fronts to mitigate the sudden disruption of the Asian supply chain center around China built up over the last 20 years. They are busy rewriting contracts to make it easier to pass the tariffs on to customers, shift supply chains out of China where possible, redesign products to avoid Chinese components where they are not present. And with US unemployment hitting a 50-year low, reshoring back to

the US is technically not feasible. The BENEkCIARIES OF THE CURRENT IMPASSE are those nations to which Chinese production relocates. )N THE kRST FOUR MONTHS OF

#HINESE EXPORTS TO THE 53 DROPPED 13 percent from their 2018 levels, while the vital beneficiary of MANUFACTURING RELOCATION 6IETNAM

INCREASED ITS EXPORTS TO THE 53 BY 40 percent from a year earlier. The Chinese products that showed a decline in shipment matched those of 6IETNAM SHIPMENTS THAT INCREASED The Japanese investment bank, Nomura, released a report on the impact of the shifting out of China of the Asian supply chain. It estimated that 6IETNAM WOULD BE THE BIGGEST WINNER in the shift, as its gross domestic product has grown by almost 8 percent as a result of the migration in production.

4HE REPORT ALSO EXPECTS 4AIWAN WILL BENEkT FROM THE RELOCATION OF MANY of its manufacturers back to the island, AND -ALAYSIA IS LIKEWISE EXPECTED TO BENEkT THOUGH TO A LESSER DEGREE 4HE RECONkGURATION OF THE !SIAN supply chain is a multiyear process, and the opportunities it offers to developing Southeast Asian countries is once in a lifetime. The Philippines missed the first wave of Japanese FACTORY RELOCATION IN THE S TO Southeast Asia; it should not miss the NEXT ONE COMING THIS TIME AROUND Participating actively in the supply chain will not only boost economic

growth and mitigate the unemployment and underemployment problem, but it also allows the building up of human resources in manufacturing and catapults the country to THE NEXT LEVEL OF INDUSTRIALIZATION The Asian success story from Japan to China all attest to this model of development, and their histories all point to the importance of government policy in their country’s participation in the supply chain.

Henry Chan is an internationally recognized development economist based in Singapore. He is also a senior visiting research fellow at the Cambodia Institute for Cooperation and Peace and adjunct research fellow at IDSI. His primary research interest includes global economic development, Asean-China relations and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

IDSI (Integrated Development Studies Institute) promotes productive, multidimensional perspectives that are pro-development. It works with a global network of organizations and businessmen, scholars, government officials, media, institutions and universities. Its ADVOCACIES HAVE RESULTED IN SIGNIkCANT changes to the agenda and decisions made by organizations, government and legislators. IDSI welcomes logical feedback and possible opportunities for working together with compatible frameworks. (idsicenter@gmail.com)

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Dr. Jose P. Laurel: Beyond prejudice

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ALREADY had a piece prepared for this issue, but reading up on yesterday’s contents of The Manila Times, I stumbled upon this title: “June 12 Independence Day declaration is ‘fake news’.� I thought that “fake news� claim was novel, reason enough for me to read. How had the nation’s declaration of independence ever been “fake news�?

The story, which appeared in a column by fellow columnist Al Vitangcol 3rd, quoted a reader’s comment: “JP Laurel was the President under the Japanese puppet state, yet why isn’t that treachery? He single-handedly reversed Marcos conviction for the murder of his father’s political nemesis through a Supreme Court decision that had him as ponente. This paved the way for Marcos’ unstoppable quest for the presidency, even killing Arsenio Lacson along the way.� Sans ANY QUALIkCATION FOR THE QUOTE ) TAKE the comment as his own.

Tackling two issues: puppetry and treachery I will react to two points raised in the article: 1) That the Second Philippine Republic was a “puppet state;� and 2) that Dr. Jose P. Laurel’s presidency in that Republic was “treachery.�

On the first insinuation, the readers will be best informed of the Foreword in an upcoming book of mine, Dr. Jose P. Laurel, Nation Above Self, A Biography.

The Foreword was written by Dr. Ricardo T. Jose, eminent historian, professor in the History Department of the University of the Philippines and director of UP Institute of Third World Studies. It reads: “SeventykVE YEARS HAVE NOW PASSED SINCE THE Japanese occupation of the Philippines. In particular, 2018 marks three quarters of a century since the Second Philippine Republic was inaugurated.

The day of the inauguration, October 14, 1943, saw a grim but determined Filipino dressed in formal coat and TIE TAKE HIS OATH OF OFkCE AS PRESIDENT of what became known as the Second Philippine Republic. His oath of OFkCE AND INAUGURAL ADDRESS WERE spoken in Filipino, the country’s NATIONAL LANGUAGE ‡ THE kRST TIME this had ever been done. “While the Japanese continued to station military forces in the Philip-

tive award for all concerned, there was no way to bend it in Dr. Laurel’s MY SAY sole favor. So it seemed his defense had gotten forever unheard. Luckily enough, such defense was actually a reiteration of principles brilliantly CLARIkED DURING HIS INCARCERATION IN pines, and maintained their control Sugamo Prison in Japan, where on the over key economic enterprises, com- pages of a book, the sole possession munication, transportation and me- he was allowed in jail, he wrote in ink dia facilities, that man struggled to his war memoirs. limit the extent of Japanese control On the particular issue of collaboraas best he could, given the limited tion, the ordinary mortal would deny powers he had. it to save his neck, but in the case of Dr. “He also pushed for a strong Filipi- Laurel, he took pains to trace the roots NO ORIENTATION IN GOVERNMENT OFkCES of the issue and ended up proclaiming and schools — a Filipino ideology he collaboration not evil but virtue. felt could strengthen and unite the country. But those were the troubled War memoirs times — a world war was being fought and the war, and the severe economic, Following is an abridgement (due to cultural and political pressures caused lack of space) of pertinent chapters much misery and pain. of the book. “That man tried his best to soften "LXIII the blow and still keep up the Filipi"Did we freely and voluntarily nos’ dignity. He stood up to the con- collaborate with Japan and if so, is queror as best he could and showed collaboration treasonable upon the that he was no puppet, that he had facts and under the circumstances of his own mind, his own programs that collaboration? ‌Enjoying the AND A kERCE SENSE OF NATIONALISM (E blessing of an organized governcould have avoided the responsibility ment and relative material prosperor simply followed what the Japanese ity, the Filipinos looked forward wanted. But he did not. And in so do- to the advent of the glorious day ing he placed the nation above self. of independence on July 4, 1946.

That man was Jose P. Laurel‌.�

The Commonwealth Government under the able and brilliant Manuel Collaboration: L. Quezon was manned by able and No vice but virtue competent men – among whom were the present so-labeled ‘collaboTo the second insinuation, my re- rationists’ – to help the recognized sponse would be to point out the leader in preparing the country for underlying principles of collabora- independence‌ It was in this settion that Dr. Jose P. Laurel was quite ting when dark and somber clouds ready to acquit himself with from loomed large in the horizon as if charges of treason lodged in 1946 heralding an impending catastrophe by then Solicitor General Lorenzo into whose vortex the Philippines TaĂąada at the People’s Court. It was found herself drawn... ironic, however, that before trial for "LXIV the charges could commence, Presi"December 8, 1941, Pearl Harbor dent Manuel Roxas issued in January was treacherously attacked and on that year Proclamation 51, granting that same date bombs were dropped general amnesty to the so-called col- by Japanese planes over Baguio, Malaborators with the Japanese invad- nila, Cavite and other parts of the Philers. For this reason, Dr. Laurel was ippines. War was on. In less than one denied his defense from the charges, month the Japanese forces occupied and he protested the Roxas proclama- Manila (Jan. 2); Bataan fell on April tion, rejecting the amnesty, declaring 11, 1942 and Corregidor followed in he committed no crime, much less May 1942. Thus Manila, Luzon and treachery to the Filipino nation. practically the whole Philippines, Dr. Laurel protested: “I need came under the physical power of no pardon.â€? the Japanese invasion forces‌ What The amnesty grant being a collec- could the Filipinos in occupied terri-

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tory do? What should the Filipinos do under the circumstances? The answer WE kND IN A WELL SETTLED RULE OF 0UBLIC International Law that — "LXV “Military occupation gives rise to a temporary allegiance of the inhabitants of the occupied territory to the conquering power in return for temporary protection. ‌the inhabitants of a conquered territory had to accept the consummated fact of conquest and the superior physical power of the conqueror who, however, must protect the lives and properties of the conquered, consistent with military necessity, and conformably to the laws, customs and usages of civilized nations. Hence, the emergence of the universally accepted principle indicated above, which imposes upon the inhabitants of a conquered territory the obligation of 'temporary allegiance in return for temporary protection' of the conquered. gw4HE TOP OFkCIALS LEFT -ANILA FOR Corregidor, and later for Australia and the United States – Quezon, OsmeĂąa, MacArthur and others, leaving behind then Secretary Vargas and Associate Justice Laurel at the HEAD OF THE VAST NUMBER OF OFkCIALS of the Commonwealth Government in Manila to ‘welcome’ the Japanese invading forces. What were the people thus left behind expected to do – the OFkCIALS AND PEOPLE WHO COULD NOT have had the facilities to go to Corregidor, Australia and the United States? The rule of International Law formulated above gives the answer: 'You must owe temporary allegiance to the mightier power in return for temporary protection.' ‌ Collaboration there had to be ex necessitate re and this collaboration is not punishable and much less treasonable in the light of the accepted legal principle formulated above.â€?

Beyond prejudice Readers would do themselves a great favor by reading up on Dr. Jose P. Laurel’s War Memoirs where to get enlightened on the exquisitely delicate ISSUE OF COLLABORATION )F THEY kND DIFkCULTY GETTING A COPY OF THE BOOK

they can visit the JPL Library on Roxas Boulevard, where the staff will only be too glad to accommodate their hankering for truth in history.

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Wrecked mosques, police watch: A tense Ramadan in Xinjiang HOTAN, China: The corner where Heyitkah Mosque in China’s restive Xinjiang region once hummed with life is now a concrete parking lot where all traces of the tall, domed building have been erased.

While Muslims around the world celebrated the end of Ramadan with prayers and festivities this week, the recent destruction of dozens of mosques in Xinjiang highlights the increasing pressure Uighurs and other ethnic minorities face in the heavily policed region.

Behind the lot in the city of Hotan, the slogan “Educate the people for the party� is emblazoned in red on the wall of a primary school where students must scan their faces upon entering the razor-wired gates.

The mosque “was beautiful,� recalled a vendor at a nearby bazaar. “There were a lot of people there.�

Satellite images reviewed by the Agence France-Presse (AFP) and visual analysis non-profit Earthrise Alliance show that 36 mosques and religious sites have been torn down or had their domes and corner spires removed since 2017.

In the mosques that are open, worshippers go through metal detectors while surveillance cameras monitor them inside. “The situation here is very strict, it takes a toll on my heart,� said one Uighur, who requested anonymity for fear of reprisals. “I don’t go any more,� he added, referring to mosques. “I’m scared.�

In the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar, no longer does the sunrise prayer call echo throughout the city — a ritual the manager of the city’s central mosque once proudly shared with tourists.

On Wednesday, locals celebrating Eid al-Fitr quietly filed into the entrance of state-approved Idkah Mosque — one of the largest in China — as police and officials fenced off the wide square surrounding the building and plainclothes men monitored every person’s actions.

It was another low-key Ramadan for Muslims in Xinjiang, with restaurants busy

serving food to customers throughout the day, when practising Muslims fast.

In Hotan on Friday — a holy day for believers — the only mosque in the city was empty after sundown, an important prayer session when Muslim families typically break their daily fast.

Earlier in the day, at least 100 people attended a midday session but the vast majority were elderly men.

The ruling Communist Party “sees religion as this existential threat,� said James Leibold, an expert on ethnic relations and policy in China at La Trobe University.

Over the long term, the Chinese government wants to achieve “the secularisation of Chinese society,� he told AFP. The Xinjiang government told AFP that it “protects religious freedoms� and citizens can celebrate Ramadan “within the scope permitted by law�, without elaborating.

The authorities have thrown a hightech security net across the region, installing cameras, mobile police stations and checkpoints in seemingly every street in response to a spate of deadly attacks blamed on Islamic extremists and separatists in recent years.

An estimated one million Uighurs and other Turkic-speaking ethnic groups are held in a vast network of internment camps.

After initially denying their existence, Chinese authorities last year acknowledged that they run “vocational education centres� aimed at steering people clear of religious extremism by teaching them Mandarin and China’s laws.

In those centres, it was a different Ramadan.

The Xinjiang government told AFP that people in the centres are not allowed to hold religious activities because Chinese law forbids it within education facilities, but they are free to do so “when they return home on weekends�.

Mosques gone In recent years, Chinese authorities

have ramped up controls on public displays of religion and Islamic traditions in Xinjiang.

AFP reporters did not see any veiled women and few men sporting long beards during a week-long visit to the region. Former internment camp inmates have said they were incarcerated for these outward signs of their religion.

Places of worship too have become targets of Beijing’s draconian security measures.

In the satellite images analysed by AFP and Earthrise Alliance, 30 religious sites were completely demolished, while six had their domes and corner spires removed.

AFP reporters visited about half a dozen sites, and found that some mosques had been repurposed into public spaces.

Police officers blocked journalists from entering Artux, just north of Kashgar, where the town’s grand mosque and dozens of other community mosques were destroyed.

The area is some 22 kilometers (14 miles) away from an enormous complex believed to be a reeducation centre.

Visible from a nearby village, the facility has razor-wired walls, watchtowers and imposing block buildings.

In Kashgar, two cameras perched on the columns of a former mosque point at its entrance. There is no minaret or dome — instead, a shop selling dresses lies to its right alongside dwellings.

A demolished mosque in Hotan has been converted into a garden, paved with concrete walkways and sparsely planted trees.

On the outskirts of town, situated between a cemetery and sand dunes, two white flags and a pile of burned refuse and debris was all that was left of an old shrine named Imam Asim.

Uighurs consider these mosques and shrines “their ancestral heritage,� said Omer Kanat, director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project. “The Chinese government just wants

to erase everything... that is different from Han Chinese, everything which belongs to Uighur culture or Islamic culture in the region,� he said.

Juma Maimaiti, the official imam of Idkah Mosque, told AFP in an interview arranged by the propaganda department that the demolition of mosques “has never happened here.� “But our government has proceeded to protect some key mosques,� he added, and said that the city of Kashgar has over 150 mosques.

‘Love the party’ Though Beijing’s restrictions on religious piety, such as fasting, are not new, observers say conditions have deteriorated to the point where celebrations for the holy month in Xinjiang are reduced or largely invisible.

Islamic greetings and openly fasting in public are no longer permitted, said Darren Byler, a lecturer at the University of Washington who focuses on Uighur culture.

While there are Uighurs who continue to practise their faith, they are “internalising it at this moment — they’re not expressing it openly,� he said.

At state-backed mosques, religious activity is controlled as Beijing pursues a five-year plan to “Sinicise�

Islam as the “only way for a healthy development of Islam� in the country, said Yang Faming, president of the state-backed Islamic Association of China, in January.

Propaganda signs with slogans such as “love the Party, love the country� hang at many mosques.

In Yengisar county, south of Kashgar, one mosque hung a photo of Chinese President Xi Jinping inside its premises, where most posters were dedicated to warning against religious extremism and promoting ethnic harmony. “Unity and stability is a blessing,� read a red banner draped across the wall. “Division and turmoil is a disaster.�

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President trump can’t catch a break – even in church MISSOURI: Some deem President Donald Trump so contemptible that it’s morally acceptable, even required, to suspend ordinary rules of civility toward him.

I’m not saying Trump should be off limits; no one is, and certainly not the President of the United States. But it’s ironic that the very people who sanctimoniously condemn him for his supposed incivility apparently believe they themselves don’t have to be civil toward him.

This is a recurring issue, but what brings it to mind today is the controversy over Pastor David Platt’s praying for President Trump when Trump made an unscheduled stop at his McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia last Sunday. The president was returning to the White House from a golf outing and visited to pray for the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

During his service, Platt was called backstage and informed that Trump was on his way to his church and would like for the church to pray for him. Trump arrived and stood onstage while Platt prayed for him, and then Trump walked off the stage without comment.

Later, Platt posted a statement on the church website explaining his decision to pray for Trump, presumably because some members of the congregation complained about it.

7HEN ) READ ABOUT THIS MY kRST INstinct was to express my disappointment with the pastor’s pandering to certain Trump-hating congregants who seem to believe, like many other Trump haters, that all rules of decorum are suspended when it comes to Trump and, in this case, that even God’s directives don’t apply. Forget God’s command to pray for our leaders, because despite His omniscience, He surely didn’t anticipate a president like Trump when he inspired that passage and others.

After further considering this and reading his statement, I concluded that Platt was in a very difkCULT SITUATION (E MUST HONOR God’s Word, but he mustn’t harm the Gospel message by allowing confusion among his congregants concerning his motives to cause discord in the church.

His statement is not an outright apology because he didn’t express regret for obeying God’s command that we pray for our leaders. “I know that it is good, and pleasing in the sight of God, to pray for the president,� he said.

But he went on to say something that does bother me: “I wanted to share all of this with you in part because I know that some within our church, for a variety of valid reasons, are hurt that I made this decision. This weighs heavy on my heart. I love every member of this church, and I only want to lead us with God’s Word in a way that transcends political party and position... So, while I am thankful that we had an opportunity to obey 1 Timothy 2 in a unique way today, I don’t want to purposely ever do anything that undermines the unity we have in Christ.�

You see, he didn’t apologize for praying for Trump. That’s good. It’s ALSO GOOD THAT HE AFkRMED THAT 'OD S

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DAVID LIMBAUGH Word transcends politics. I certainly don’t want my pastor to preach politics from the pulpit — though some would incorrectly argue that taking a strong stance against certain sins is preaching politics.

But where I think Pastor Platt erred is in expressly validating the hurt feelings of some congregants.

They have no right to be hurt over his biblically mandated prayer for the president, and they ought to be repentant, rather than accusatory, for implying otherwise. )T WOULD HAVE BEEN kNE IF 0LATT had said, “I was simply honoring God’s Word. I was not endorsing the president from the pulpit or making a political statement.� That WOULD BE A LEGITIMATE CLARIkCATION if some members thought Platt was trying to make an indirect political endorsement. He also has a strong biblical duty to promote church unity, and issuing a clarifying statement can be very helpful.

But that’s not all that happened, and so we are left with a message, surely unintentional, that Trump antipathy is so justified that Christians have a right to be angry when God’s inambiguous Word is followed.

I appreciate Pastor Platt’s obedience to Scripture and the difkCULT SITUATION IN WHICH HE FOUND himself. I applaud his efforts to honor the Apostle Paul’s inspired command that we promote church unity. It’s just too bad that he went further and sanctioned the invalid objections of congregants to his prayer for the president.

'IVING 0LATT THE BENEkT OF THE doubt, I assume he meant that they would have had valid reasons to object to his pulpit endorsement of Trump, if that had occurred, but it did not. If that’s what he meant, he didn’t express it well, whereas the rest of his statement was quite clear — and good.

Few people were more politically opposed to President Obama than I was, but I would not object to (and would support) any pastor praying for him.

Nor do I think we would be reading about any pastor apologizing for having prayed for Obama.

But Trump is different. All bets are off where he is concerned.

In our free country, people can treat President Trump as contemptuously as they want, but we should recognize their screaming hypocrisy when they treat him with the same level of incivility with which they condemn him.

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World without love circumference with the same two hands. He is probably ignorant of Sun Tzu’s quote that says “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.�

Trump is Trump and what you see is what you get. With a formidable business background, he sees things only in pies, bar and graphs. He is always a Chief Executive Officer, running the country without a middle management, whom he sees as mere boxes in an organizational chart.

He is totally oblivious of the fact that his carefree tweets can harm

countries and stock markets. The only way to get even is the US election next year, when the electorate will have the opportunity TO SAY g9OU RE kREDĂœu *** A young boy once told me that my postings are funny. I laughed and told him that those are my “Kenkoyâ€? moments. He then asked me, “who is Kenkoy?â€? I stopped laughing. *** D-Day reminds me that Allied soldiers landing in Normandy suffered heavy casualty, especially the US’ 82nd Airborne Division. I suddenly felt shame for our petty complaints like hot weather, fake NEWS AND TRAFkC GRIDLOCKS *** Good work, good deeds and good faith to all.

Regions Regulator approves new SCTEX toll rates ˜ The Sunday Times

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HE Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) on Saturday announced that it had approved the collection of an additional P0.51-per kilometer at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) starting June 14.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) filed the petition for toll rate adjustments in 2011.

With the new toll matrix, Class 1 vehicles or “ordinary cars� traveling from Mabalacat City/Mabiga Interchange to Tarlac will pay an

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additional P20.

Class 2 vehicles, or buses and small commercial trucks, using the same corridor will pay an additional P40; and Class 3 vehicles, or large trucks and trailers, will pay an additional P60.

Meanwhile, motorists traveling between Mabalacat and Tipo in Subic will be charged an additional P32, P66 and P98 for Class 1, 2 and 3 vehicles, respectively.

Although SCTEX toll rates

have remained at 2011 levels, infrastructure improvements along the 94-kilometer tollway have continued.

Since 2015, BCDA and NLEX Corp. have invested in various projects in the expressway to maintain the motorists’ safety and convenience.

One of the most notable improvements was the North Luzon Expressway-SCTEX integration project in 2016, which unified the payments in the two

expressways under one electronic toll collection system.

This reduced the cumbersome toll collection stops and made expressway travel hassle-free.

The entire stretch of the S CT E X b e t we e n Ta r l a c a n d Tipo also underwent a massive asphalt pavement upgrade in 2017, which made for smoother and quieter rides.

Meanwhile, the Tipo Toll Plaza and the new Mabiga In-

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terchange were boosted with additional toll lanes.

To improve traffic monitoring and provision of roadside services, a modern traffic control room with CCTV cameras and radio communications was built in Mabalacat City.

To enhance motorists’ safety, LED highway lights, emergency call boxes, crash cushions and reflective delineator plates were also installed in key areas of the expressway.

Stop cement cartel, President asked BAGUIO CITY: Construction industry stakeholders and property developers called on President Rodrigo Duterte to set aside the controversial $2.15-billion merger and acquisition deal between San Miguel Corp.

(SMC) and Holcim Philippines Inc. (HPI) to prevent the emerging cartel in the cement industry.

They said the largest merger and acquisition deal “will definitely result in a cartel because SMC owns majority of the Pangasinan-based Northern Cement and the Bulacanbased Eagle Cement. This will be grossly disadvantageous to ordinary consumers and the government’s Build, Build, Build Program.�

In a separate statement, the groups said, “One of the negative effects of SMC’s impending monopoly of the cement industry will be the uncontrollable increase in the prices of cement that will affect of the construction houses, commercial and industrial buildings, and even government infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and school buildings.�

They also challenged militant groups to help them bring the matter to the immediate attention of the President and the Philippine Competition Commission.

Under the merger deal, First Stronghold Cement Industries Inc. will purchase 85.73 percent of HPI, reported as a wholly owned unit of San Miguel Equity Investment Inc., a subsidiary of SMC. SMC reportedly won the auction of HPI, which was pitted against Anhui Conch, the largest cement manufacturer in MainLAND #HINA IN THE kNAL ROUND OF the auction of the country’s largest cement manufacturer.

Lafarge-Holcim recently sold its assets in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

SMC reportedly owns at least 70 percent of Northern Cement and has a huge share in Eagle Cement.

With the current set-up of the latter’s ownership, the proposed merger of SMC and HPI will allegedly result in a cartel.

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Nationinbriefs 3 KIDS DIE IN ITOGON RIVER ITOGON, Benguet: Three children drowned while helping each other at sitio Karil, Calew, Dalupirip along the Agno River on Friday morning. The three were: Kyla Mae Fernandez, Grade 9 student; Dickzy Mae Catos, Grade 7 student; and Angel Fernandez, Grade 9 student. Kyla Mae and Dickzy were both identified as natives of Ansipsip, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, while Angel was a native of Quirino province. The girls were students of Bless His Place Academy Inc., where they also resided. Initial investigation showed that the three, together with a male companion who is also a minor, went to the river to fetch some of their companions who went to gather pinewood. But the three victims went straight to the river to swim, leaving their male companion beside the river. Based on the eyewitness account of their male companion, one of the victims initially drowned, prompting the two other girls to come to her rescue, but because they allegedly were not good swimmers, they also drowned.

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EX-PNP, NO. 2 WANTED MAN IN AURORA ARRESTED LINGAYEN, Pangasinan: A former police officer listed as the secondmost wanted person in Aurora province, who is facing multiple rape charges was arrested by police personnel of Pangasinan and Aurora province in his house in San Quintin Friday night. Col. Redrico Maranan, PNP provincial director, identified the suspect as Leonardo Ordonio, a former police sergeant who was arrested by virtue of six warrants of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 91 in Baler, Aurora. Ordonio is facing two counts of rape filed by his former live-in partner for allegedly raping her two daughters aged 15 and 13. Aside from the criminal offenses, Ordonio is also facing dismissal from service after the Office of the Ombudsman found him guilty of grave misconduct, oppression and dishonesty.

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Zamboanga: Wooden to concrete footbridges ZAMBOANGA CITY: The City Housing and Land Management Division (CHLMD) has recommended the repair and conversion to concrete structures of all wooden footbridges constructed in the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R) areas.

4HE : 2 AREAS ARE THE kVE COASTAL barangay (villages) that were severely affected during the 21-day 2013 Zamboanga siege. These are the vilages of Mariki, Rio Hondo, Sta. Barbara, Santa Catalina and Kasanyangan.

Rodrigo Pagotaisidro, CHLMD OFkCER IN CHARGE ON 3ATURDAY SAID the recommendation had been forwarded to the National Housing Authority (NHA) and is awaiting approval of funding allocation.

Pagotaisidro said initial estimates show that Phase 1 of the concrete footbridge was worth P25 million or a total of P150 million for the six wooden-foot bridges that need immediate repair.

On April 26, 2018, Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar along with then First District Rep. Celso Lobregat, then Third district Rep. !LBEE "ENITEZ AND .(! OFkCIALS

fell into the murky water when the wooden footbridge they were passing collapsed in Sitio Hongkong, Barangay Rio Hondo.

They were on the way to inspect houses-on-stilt projects for the Zamboanga siege victims when the incident happened.

PNA

MEDICAL MISSION

Aeta mothers and their children are being attended to by a medical team from the Armed Forces of the Philippines during a recent outreach activity in Tarlac. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

3 Bulacan sanitary landfills idle 3 charged for murder of Navy colonel THE SANITARY LANDkLLS IN THE TOWNS of Norzagaray, Obando and the City of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) in Bulacan are now non-operational, said Lormlyn Claudio, regional director for Central Luzon of the Environmental Management Bureau.

In Norzagaray, the privately owned Wacuman Inc. stopped opERATIONS OF THE SANITARY LANDkLL LAST year, affecting half of the town’s garbage collection.

In Obando, Mayor Edwin San-

tos stopped the operation of the city’s sanitary landfill in 2017, while Mayor Arthur Robes of the City of SJDM also closed up the CITY S LANDkLL FROM THE TIME HE WAS elected in 2016.

Emelita Lingap, Department of Environment and Natural ReSOURCES "ULACAN PROVINCIAL OFkCER

CONkRMED THAT THE THREE LANDkLLS were indeed non-operational.

Officials of Obando and the City of SJDM have likewise conkRMED THAT THE SANITARY LANDkLLS

in the areas stopped operations in the past few years.

Lingap also noted that the saniTARY LANDkLL IN .ORZAGARAY STOPPED operations because the road leading to it is now undergoing repairs.

In the meantime, Lingap suggested to the local governments and municipalities where the sanitary landfills are located to bring their waste materials to the LANDkLL LOCATED IN -ETRO #LARK IN the Pampanga-Tarlac area.

FREDERICK SILVERIO

3,688 jobs open in Kalayaan fair BAGUIO CITY: About 3,688 local and overseas jobs are up for grabs in the Kalayaan jobs fair on Wednesday, June 12, at the Porta Vaga mall.

Exequiel Ronnie Guzman, regional director of the Cordillera office of the Department of Labor and Employment, said six participating overseas employment agencies would be offering about 2,873 jobs in different countries, while 25 local companies, including three contractors in the government’s Build, Build, Build Program would make available about 815 jobs.

Among the local job vacancies include customer service representatives, sales representatives, cashiers, teachers for English as a second language, sales associates, food and beverage staff, baggers,

warehouse staff, maintenance staff and bookkeepers. Meanwhile, overseas jobs being offered are for nurses, waiters and waitresses, cleaners, nursing aides, electricians, technicians, caregivers, English teachers, production or machine operators, and mechanical and electrical technicians.

The top countries where the overseas jobs are made available are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Singapore, Kuwait and Qatar.

Prior to the jobs fair, organizers will conduct a pre-registration for interested jobseekers today, June 9, at the entrance of the Porta Vaga mall.

Further, a whole day business forum spearheaded by the Cordillera office of the Department of Trade and Industry will be conducted at the CRC Hall within the

Bishop’s residence at the same time as the jobs fair on June 12 to allow interested entrepreneurs be acquainted with the business atmosphere in the areas where they intend to put up their businesses.

Based on data obtained from the Cordillera office of the Philippine Statistics Authority, the total labor force in the region is 1,286,000, while the labor force participation rate is 61.6 percent or 792,176, wherein there is a 95.1-percent employment rate or 753,359 individuals that are employed.

The region has a 16.3-percent under employment rate equivalent to 122,797, while unemployment rate is 4.9 percent equivalent to 38,817 individuals that are not working.

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DPWH turns over floodgate to Dagupan DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) second Pangasinan EngiNEERING $ISTRICT /FkCE HAS TURNED OVER to the Dagupan City government a lOODGATE SITUATED IN 0OBLACION /ESTE The floodgate is intended to ENHANCE lOOD MITIGATION EFFORTS According to Felix Mamaril, assistant chief of Maintenance Division of the Pangasinan Engineering /FkCE THE lOODGATE TURNED OVER ON Thursday was constructed with P2.4 million funding from the DPWH. g)T IS DESIGNED TO CONTROL THE INlOW level of seawater from the Pantal River,� he said in an interview on Friday.

Mamaril added that there are a total of 16 openings in the city THAT REQUIRE lOODGATES TO CONTROL THE INlOW OF WATER FROM THE RIVER system to the city, but the one in Poblacion Oeste was made a priority because it is one of the biggest and nearest Pantal River.

Mayor Belen Fernandez, in her Facebook post also on Thursday, said the city government had allocated P500,000 this year for THE CONSTRUCTION OF lOODGATES TO REGULATE THE OUTlOW OR INlOW OF water at Reyes Street and Barangay 1, among others. “I hope the people at City Disaster

Risk Reduction and Management Office and the City Engineering /FkCE WILL BE TRAINED TO OPERATE THE ;lOODGATES= &LOODGATES ARE ADJUSTABLE AND USED TO CONTROL WATER lOW coming from the river. These will EASE IMPACT OF lOODS WHEN HIGH tide comes. It will be closed an hour before the expected time for high tide and opened when low tide to lower the surface elevation of water coming from the drainage going to the river,� Fernandez explained.

She thanked the DPWH and Fourth District Rep. Christopher de Venecia for their continuous efforts and support to the city.

PNA

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Three brothers were recently charged with murder for the gun slaying last May 12 of a Philippine Navy official along Veterans Avenue here, police said.

City Police Office chief Col. Thomas Joseph Martir identified the accused as brothers Monjhier Omar, Roslyn Omar and Nico Omar, all residents of Southern Command village in Barangay Calarian.

T h e s u s p e c t s, o n b o a r d a motorcycle, shot dead Navy Col. Nestor Tinorio Yapit after he visited an apartment building he was constructing on a land that was allegedly being claimed by the Omar siblings.

Martir said Yapit, a native of Pamplona in Cavite, was assigned as a provost marshal at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in the Western Mindanao Command in Barangay Upper Calarian.

He said a police report revealed that Yapit was walking near the exit gate of the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) before 8 p.m. when the motorcycle-riding suspects suddenly stopped beside the him.

One of the back-riders immediately pulled out a handgun and fired several times at Yapit, hitting him on the head and several parts of his body.

Concerned bystanders rushed Yapit to the ZCMC, where he was declared dead on arrival.

Martir noted that the suspects, who were earlier apprehended in their Southern Command village residence, are now detained at the Zamboanga City Jail and are facing murder case.

ANTONIO P. RIMANDO

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NEW BINIBINI QUEENS CROWNED TONIGHT the Top 10 in December), Bb. Pilipinas-Globe and Bb. PilipiFORTY Binibining Pilipinas nas-Grand International (the contestants hope to make their reigning title-holder of which is dreams come true in front of Eva Patalinjug).

Gray joined the candidates at thousands of spectators at the Smart Araneta Coliseum tonight The Universe Gives Back: A Charity and millions of televiewers at Fashion Gala on Tuesday at the home, as they vie for six crowns Marriott Hotel. “I am going to feel a little emoand the right to represent the Philippines in international tional because this is really where it all began. This is where I was beauty pageants this year.

Miss Universe Catriona Gray given a chance to represent the will bequeath her title to the can- Philippines,� she said. “To be able to pass on that didate who will be crowned Miss Universe Philippines. Catriona amazing honor to the next Filipina lEW IN FROM .EW 9ORK EARLY LAST representative and to see how it’s going to be represented this year is week for her task tonight.

The rest of the crowns at stake very, very exciting. It’s an amazing are Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental batch and I’m sure they’ll do very (last year’s winner, Karen Gall- well,� she added.

Her advice to the candidates?

MAN WAS THE kRST -ISS )NTERCONtinental winner for the country), “Laban lang!�

The frontrunners culled from Bb. Pilipinas-International (last year’s title-holder, Ahtisa Mana- several beauty pageantry websites lo, placed First Runner-Up in and personal choices of media .OVEMBER "B 0ILIPINAS 3U- members, who covered the runup pranational (the previous win- to coronation night are Vickie ner, Jehza Huelar, finished in Rushton and Samantha Bernardo,

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who were First and Second Runner-Up respectively in last year’s contest; Bar passer Bea Patricia Magtanong; Samantha Lo; Hannah Arnold; Emma Mary Tiglao; Jessarie Dumaguing; Gazini Ganados; Leren Mae Bautista; and Maria Andrea Abesamis.

The names of April Short, Jessica Marasigan, Julia Saubier, Joanna Rose Tolledo, Malka Shaver, Alannis Reign Binoya, Ilene de Vera and Resham Saeed have also come up as possible winners.

The other candidates are Denielle Joie Magno, Martina Fausta Diaz, Sigrid Grace Flores, Jane Darren Genobisa, Honey Grace Cartasano, Joahnna Carla Saad, Melba Ann Cara Macasaet, Marianne Marquez, Sherry Ann Tormes, Maria Isabela Galeria, Louiselle Denise Omorog, Anne Barker, Larah Grace Lacap, *EAN .ICOLE 'UERRERO 2UBEE -ARIE Faustino, Cassandra Chan, Danielle Isabelle Dolk, Mary Faye Murphy, Kimberly Mae Penchon, Francia Layderos, Samantha Poblete and Dia .ICOLE -AGNO

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EDSA traffic woes soon over P

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RESIDENT 2ODRIGO $UTERTE IS CONkDENT THAT TRAVEL FROM #UBAO IN 1UEZON #ITY TO -AKATI #ITY WOULD TAKE ONLY kVE MINUTES ONCE THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN -ETRO -ANILA ARE kNISHED

In a radio interview with Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, Duterte sai d the one-hour

travel from Cubao to Makati would be REDUCED TO kVE MINUTES

“You just wait. Things will improve, maybe God willing, December smooth sailing na,� the President said. “You don’t have to worry about traffic. Cubao and Makati is just about five minutes away,� he added.

Among the pending projects aimed to EASE -ANILA TRAFkC ARE THE .ORTH ,UZON Expressway-South Luzon Expressway connector road and the Metro Manila

Subway.

The President had acknowledged THAT THE TRAFkC SITUATION ALONG %$3! remained “monstrous.�

Duterte previously said he had fulfilled his campaign promises, except EASING TRAFkC CONGESTION ALONG %$3! because of the refusal of Congress to grant him emergency powers.

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and Regulatory Board and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority had implemented several programs to ease the gridlocks along the major thoroughfare. However, the plan to ban provincial buses from EDSA was shelved because of the opposition of several groups and lawmakers, who questioned the move before the Supreme Court.

Chinese embassy, firm give aid to kid center

HAPPY DAY

A boy receives a school bag from Ren Xiaopeng, general manager of China Road and Bridge Corp. Looking on are Xie Yonghui, counselor of the Chinese Embassy, and John Go Hoc, president of Joy Kiddie Center. PHOTO BY DJ DIOSINA

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‘Arrest owners of dialysis center’ Quiboloy’s television show on 3ATURDAY $UTERTE SAID THE .Ational Bureau of Investigation .") WOULD MAKE THE ARRESTS AND lead the investigation. g4HE .") SHOULD TAKE OVER BY tomorrow and start to summon everybody and the owners of that ‘Wellness’ thing there, where these fraudulent claims were discovered, arrest them. That is my order. Arrest them,� he said. “Arrest them and investigate THEM RIGHT AWAY .O IFS NO BUTS If a lawyer attempts to interfere, tell him it’s my order,� he added.

The dialysis scam also promptED $UTERTE TO CONSIDER A RESHUFlE at PhilHealth.

The President said he wanted to know if PhilHealth implemented a screening system to deter fraud.

“Because if none, then we have fallen short of our duty to really protect the money,� he added.

(OWEVER THE 0RESIDENT CLARIkED that he did not have the “slightest doubt about the integrity and honesty� of PhilHealth acting chief Roy Ferrer, noting that he was among those who had been seeking the prosecution of those who abuse Philhealth privileges. “I don’t know if doctors are involved. They are charging, overcharging or charging for nothing para ring (that’s like) ghost deliveries,� Duterte said.

He warned that government OFkCIALS FOUND TO BE INVOLVED IN the scam would also be punished. “Totoo talaga ‘yan. Marami talaga ang (That’s really true. There are so many) — I don’t know, but marami talagang may sakit

na nakikinabang sa (there are SO MANY PEOPLE WHO BENEkTED from) PhilHealth. But the sheer amount na P100-something billion (that is around P100 billion) is totally, totally unacceptable to me,� he added.

But the President warned that GOVERNMENT OFkCIALS FOUND TO BE involved in the scam would also be punished. “At this time, I do not have the evidence or proof, so I am not in a position to say that there’s government men involved. Pero ‘yung mga hospital nag cha-charge na maski wala na ‘yung pasyente o ‘yung mga dialysis patients, ‘yun sila ang nagfa -file ng fraudulent claim (But those hospitals that filed fradulent claims) sila ‘yung unahin ko ) WILL GO AFTER THEM kRST u

Duterte said.

The President had ordered Ferrer to submit a detailed report on the alleged irregularities at 0HIL(EALTH AND TO kLE CRIMINAL charges against all those involved.Ferrer said there might be A gMAkAu IN THE STATE INSURANCE fund targeting him because of his focus against fraud He said 38 employees, some middle managers, had been suspended for various offenses.

Reports said Edwin Roberto and Liezl Santos, former emPLOYEES OF 7ELL-ED IN .OVALIches, Quezon City, claimed that PhilHealth continued paying for the dialysis of dead patients without checking the validity of the claims.WellMed has denied the accusation.

More scam?

Meanwhile, Senator-elect Christopher Lawrence “Bong� Go called on PhilHealth to “expedite

THE Chinese embassy and the Road and Bridge Corp. on Saturday donated school bags and toys to private organization Joy Kiddie Center to celebrate the friendship between Chinese and Filipinos.

Ren Xiaopeng, general manager of China Road and Bridge Corp., said China had a “very good relationship� with the Philippines. “We have built many fruitful roads and bridges for your country. Eleven projects WE HAVE DONE .OW WE HAVE TWO GROWING projects, [one of them] is across Pasig River.

That’s work-money from Chinese government. We have a very good relationship. We are neighbors, we are family, we are friends,�

Xiaopeng said.

Joy Kiddie Center, located in Intramuros, Manila, was founded by John Go Hoc in 2004. The center that started holding Bible studies for children when it opened, now offers free classes. Children are taught the English language, Math, Mandarin, Music and Chinese culture.

Meanwhile, Go Hoc praised the center’s volunteer teachers, Ding Chuanmei and Pan Liping. “Teacher Ding and Teacher Pan are willing to suffer the loneliness and homesickness away from their loved ones in a stranger land.

They struggle to give you the best lessons in Chinese,� Go Hoc said.

Xie Yonghui, counselor of the Chinese embassy, promised to continue helping the Filipino community. “Education is very crucial to the development of a nation,� he said.

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its investigations on this issue and strengthen its mechanisms to end these forms of fraudulent acts.� g) COMMEND THE IMMEDIATE kLING of charges against the perpetrators but we should not stop until those guilty of such fraudulent acts are held accountable for their actions,� Go said in a statement.

Senate President Vicente Sotto 3rd on Saturday said he would raise the kidney treatment scam when the 18th Congress tackles the budget of the Department of Health.

In a text message, Sotto said he was tipped about a urologist in South Cotabato who collects money from PhilHealth fraudulently.

He said the doctor pays recruiters to hire PhilHealth members, who are not really ill, but who WILL BE CONkNED IN THE HOSPITAL The doctor, Sotto said, would connive with the hospitals he was AFkLIATED WITH PARTICULARLY THE St. Louis Hospital, Allah Valley Medical Specialists’ Center, Dr.

Arturo Pingoy Medical Center, and St. Louis Medical Clinic and Hospital to collect from PhilHealth the supposed expenses incurred by the bogus patients.

The Senate chief said the hospitals get a share of the money.

An administrative complaint HAD BEEN kLED AGAINST THE DOCTOR

he added.

Sotto said there were other alarming issues with PhilHealth, including the claims of pneumonia patients that reached P5.4 billion from January to June in 2018.

The Senate chief said PhilHealth declared pneumonia as its “top disease� last year. It was estimated that claims for pneumonia hit P10.8 billion last year. “With this very alarming number, why have they not declared a pneumonia outbreak? Can we say that these are all legitimate claims? P10 billion puro pneumonia?� Sotto asked. With Javier Joe Ismael

Business Times Q keep in view Business leaders to watch out for

Bettina Nicole Y. Reyes CEO and President Metacrest Trading Construction

SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019 Email: bizreports@manilatimes.net

Watching from the sidelines with a keen eye, this 26-year-old boss observed how her grandfather and father ran their construction companies. Combining the mindset of an entrepreneur and the DNA of a brick-and-mortar business owner, she is set on leaving an indelible mark in a rough and tumble industry, offering the highest standards of service.

Contractor of choice

ABOUT ME ROLE MODELS My father, who has this silent confidence, resilience and strong work ethic. Also Cleopatra, as she was wily, smart and dangerously charming, not usual for a woman during her time.

FIRST PAYCHECK I worked at an importation company as a purchaser and earned P18,000.

MORNING RITUAL

BY MARIE THERESE NECIO-ORTEGA BETTINA Nicole Y. Reyes or “Tin,� as friends and colleagues call her, has not lacked for strong life models. It was these paragons who led her into the rough and tumble world of construction and development.

Her paternal grandfather Gabriel G. Reyes founded the Triple A-rated Genaro G. Reyes Construction Inc. and her father, engineer Teodoro Genaro A. Reyes, set up his own kRM 4ARKONSTRUKT -ELEKON 4IN EXUDES CONkDENCE SHARING HOW SHE IS trying to leave an indelible mark on the industry. “I have a mindset of an entrepreneur, but the DNA of a brick-and-mortar business owner. My earliest training started when I watched the construction business from the sidelines, observing how my grandfather, father and eventually my father’s partner, Jun Fernandez, grew the business.�

Tin’s father, whom she describes as “very protective and possessive of the women in his life,� did not expect his eldest child (she has a younger brother, Nathan) to handle the reins of the company he founded so aggressively. “He preferred for me to take on a more administrative role, but so far, I have managed to continually surprise him with innovative ways to make Melekon more visible AND RELEVANT TO ITS kELD u SHE SAYS Tin is Melekon’s vice president for business development, which involves marketing and special projects such as the 50-megawatt Leyte Solar Farm. She also manages the different project portfolios under the power, energy, reclamation and general-construction sectors of Melekon. $EALING WITH kNANCIERS INVESTORS BUSINESS partners and technical engineers is just part of her daily routine. “I love brainstorming and coming up with various strategies to tap potential clients and various business networks for the company,� Tin says.

Since 2018, she has been heading the lEDGLING -ETACREST #ONSTRUCTION 4RADING AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFkCER AND PRESIDENT g-Y approach to business is very hands-on and

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I drink water, take a bath and choose any presentable clothes to wear for the day. I double-check my to-do list from the night before and check my phone to start with the deliverables.

SPECIAL SKILL I can work until the wee hours of the morning with crazy amounts of energy.

MOTTO “Lions do not concern themselves with the opinion of sheep,� referencing ‘Game of Thrones.’

TIME SPENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA I try to limit it to an hour a day.

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The glaring truth in this business (construction industry) is that gender matters, but it should not be a deterrent in advancing a career in what is traditionally a man’s world.� cross-functional as I manage the entirety of my project accounts personally, both ongoing and those in the pipeline. “Despite working with limited resources and a lean team, I am seeing to it that this company will soon attain its objective of being the market’s preferred contractor.�

Tin earned a degree in business management, minor in strategic human resource management, from the Ateneo de Manila University, taking small courses at the Uni-

Q (Clockwise, from right) in a conference with her dad Teodoro ‘Ted’ Reyes (left) and engineers Lambino and Jervy; Tin visiting one of her several developement projects; Tin (fifth from right) with the team at the Leyte Solar Power Plant.

versity of the Philippines’ Institute for Small Scale Industries, the 110th Managers’ Course IN AND -INI -ASTERAL #LASSIkCATION from the Ateneo in 2016. She continues her passion for lifelong education by attending numerous construction development industry seminars.

In her quest to better improve the construction industry in the Philippines, Tin shares a wish list of things she would change were she in a position to do so.

These consist of provisions to include more green technology and environmentally sound systems in developments and consideration that cost should not be the ONLY DEkNING FACTOR FOR DEVELOPERS TO AWARD contractors projects, but value engineering should also be just as important.

She also suggests a review of payouts of commissions when issuing permits to see if clients’ budgets can accommodate such requirements, as well as more transparency in the process. This also goes for stricter and more transparent audits in government and private sectors in development projects.

Tin also wants to see further professionalization of the construction workforce,

ensuring the accreditation process includes lifelong skill-set learning and evaluation programs; a Contractors’ Bill of Rights; and a PARADIGM SHIFT IN OWNERS DEVELOPERS MIND set when dealing with contractors Furthermore, she wants auditing developers’ ability to pay their contractors in a fair and timely manner to be the strict norm and hopes that more reasonable time extensions for projects be worked into timelines to allow for unforeseen delays caused by natural calamities and the rising number of typhoons that has affected the country in recent years.

It’s her dream to see more integrated planning in future development projects, resulting in appealing and healthy communities for Filipinos to live and achieve in.

Finally, she seeks the proper enforcement of the Labor Code to ensure that local workers do not suffer from undue competition from foreign workers.

Does Tin’s Metacrest intend to compete with her father’s Melekon, a company that she is still very much involved with? She points out that Melekon has made many INROADS IN ITS kELD AND HER THREE YEARS WITH

it have honed her core competencies. “I offer additional support to my father’s business by connecting with other possible industry collaborators, who are not necessarily on his radar, and provide the links and access to these new avenues. “I am driven to provide exceptional care, support and service to my clients and employees as I build my own company, Metacrest Construction, from the ground up with projects focused on green and renewables as well as traditional construction development.�

She adds: “The glaring truth in this business (construction industry) is that gender matters, but it should not be a deterrent in advancing a career in what is traditionally a man’s world. “Power is attractive and I am not afraid to be my own kind and let my voice be heard. What motivates me is the principle of ‘Equitability versus Equality.’ The latter is about ‘fairness,’ which is subjective in the real world, while the former is about making do with what one has and making wise use of available resources. “I am also equally passionate about giving back to the community, so I have aligned myself with certain advocacies, like the Soroptimist International of the Philippines-Corinthians, where I was charter president last year and worked on the !NTI (UMAN 4RAFkCKING PROJECT AS WELL AS ON LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS AND SKILLS UPGRADE educating women programs.�

In her downtime, Tin loves to host events, go ballroom dancing and sing with friends.

In high school, she was a member of the Center for Pop (a school for pop music training), winning awards. In primary six, she self-published two romance novels and included her classmates in the plot, cleverly upping the sales factor, knowing her friends would buy the “mini-romance book� to see HOW THEY kGURED IN IT At 26, Tin is still young by industry terms, but driven by work ethic and passion, she is CONkDENT OF REACHING HER GOAL AS gCONTRACTOR OF choice� and nation builder, one project at a time.

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Business as creation of communities The participation of its million-strong driver community has made Waze Philippines such a huge success

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O date, there are about 2.8 million vehicle drivers in the Philippines who are actively using Waze, regarded to be the leading global crowdsourced navigation platform. That’s a huge spike from its initial base of just half a million in 2015. The Philippines also has the highest driver penetration in the region, with each one using the app an average of 88 minutes a day.

With every disruption, it is the consumer who tends to BENEkT THE MOST AND 7AZE GLOBAL 0RODUCT -ARKETING Lead Felipe Almedia says it was the participation of the million-strong driver community that had made the company a huge success.

4HE kRST AND MAIN DISRUPTION HAPPENED WHEN PEOPLE STOPPED BUYING printed maps to help them navigate THEIR WAY AND STARTED WANTING TO OWN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMIZED ONES THAT CAN BE RELEVANT AND HIGHLY USEFUL g4HE USERS STILL OPEN THE 7AZE app every day even though they know THE ROUTE THAT THEY WILL BE TAKING VERY WELL u !LMEDIA SAID g)T S ALL ABOUT owning their own map in real-time. It tells them which areas in the city will HAVE HEAVY TRAFkC OR WHICH ONES HAVE potholes that they should avoid.�

7HAT IS REMARKABLE ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR COMMUNITY OF USERS HE ADDS IS that they are pro-active when it comes TO IMPROVING THE PESKY PROBLEMS THEY ENCOUNTER EVERY DAY LIKE THE TRAFFIC situation or the lack of road signs. The PLATFORM S ABILITY TO GET REAL TIME INPUTS from drivers on the road is one of their GREATEST STRENGTHS "UT OVER THE YEARS

THIS DESIRE TO GET UPDATED ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD ON THE ROAD HAS GIVEN BIRTH TO A COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS WHO want to make sure they and their fellow DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS GOT A CLEARER

safer view of the digital map. g7E HAVE VOLUNTEERS IN !0!# !SIA 0ACIkC ALONE WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THE MAP u SAYS !LMEDA g4HEY ALWAYS GIVE FEEDBACK ON HOW TO IMprove the app.� The volunteers also go a hundred extra miles literally to check THE STREETS SEE IF THE SIGNAGES ARE STILL ACCURATE TAKE NOTE OF CURRENT OBSTACLES THAT CAN BLOCK THE TRAFkC AND REPORT THE EMERGENCE OF NEW BUILDINGS THAT can reshape the direction of the road.

Through a Connected Citizens 0ROGRAM 7AZE HAS PARTNERED WITH the governments in the various counTRIES WHERE IT IS BEING USED TO HELP THE USERS THE CITIZENS AND PUBLIC SERVANT ALIKE TO BUILD A SAFER MORE EFFICIENT CITY g&OR EXAMPLE THERE are areas in the city which see a lot MORE VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS u !LMEIDA ELABORATES g7AZE AND THE VOLUNTEERS CAN TELL THE MUNICIPALITY ABOUT THE POSSIBLE REASONS FOR THOSE ACCIDENTS They can inform them of things they HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF LIKE POTHOLES IN the streets. The civic and government leaders can then take care of these

Q The Waze Community Map Editors

Q Waze global product marketing lead Felipe Almedia THINGS BY kXING THEM CREATING MORE SIGNAGES OR INCREASING THE POLICE ALlocation in those sectors.� !LMEIDA ALSO SAYS THAT 7AZE INTRODUCED ANOTHER PROGRAM IN 3OUTH !MERICA WHICH WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE IN THE 0HILIPPINES #AR POOLING !S HE NOTES g7E ARE GETTING NEW CARS EVERY day and the road system is not growING u 4O SOLVE THIS DILEMMA THE APP WILL ENCOURAGE 7AZE USERS WHO ALREADY know each other to share in one ride or one vehicle if it will take them to the same direction. He differentiates

it from other ride-sharing apps saying THAT g4HE CARS THAT WILL BE USED HERE already exist. The app will connect coworkers and colleagues who live to or work closely with each other.�

4HE LATEST PROGRAM THAT 7AZE LAUNCHED IN THE 0HILIPPINES 7AZE !DS WILL CONNECT THE DRIVERS USERS with product and service providERS 4HROUGH PAID VIDEOS ADS AND SEARCHES THE DRIVER CAN LOOK FOR ITEMS or services that he might need on the way without having to go through a MAJOR BROWSER SEARCH !4- MACHINES

gas stations and convenience stores ARE THE kRST TO BE SEARCHED FOR /R NOTIkCATIONS THAT APPEAR ORGANICALLY ON THE PAGE WITHOUT BEING INTRUSIVE can give the driver an option from the HEAVY TRAFkC HE IS ABOUT TO ENCOUNTER

NAMELY A NEARBY COFFEE SHOP WHERE CAN TAKE A BREAK FOR A FEW HOURS Almeida said the connection that 7AZE !D PROVIDES LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD IN THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (E SAYS g4HE BUSINESSES THAT CAN BENEFIT THE MOST ARE THE ONES IN DIFFICULT LOCATIONS )T CAN BE A SMALL RESTAURANT AND PROMOTE ITS BRAND TO MILLIONS OF 7AZE USERS u

ON THE RISE

Bad hair day no more THERE MAY HAVE BEEN INDIVIDUALS WHO made their fortune out of hairdressing AND BEAUTY CARE 9ET THE IMAGE OF A &ILIPINO hairdresser in general is not as highly reGARDED AS IT SHOULD BE AND OFTEN DEVALUED AS AMONG INFERIOR JOBS That is set to change with the passing of a RESOLUTION TO RAISE THE BAR FOR THE HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY CARE PROFESSION 4HE BASIC IDEA IS TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS THAT WOULD formally certify the professionalization of INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN THIS BUSINESS AND properly identify their title and level of exPERTISE ALL FOR THE UPLIFTING OF THEIR INDUSTRY IMAGE AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION 4ONY 'ALVEZ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRESIDENT OF 4ONY 'ALVEZ 3CHOOL OF #OSMETOLOGY 4'3# HAS VOCALIZED THIS CONCERN FOR LONG BEING A TOPNOTCH PROFESSIONAL OF HIS kELD (IS ADVOCACY SCORED A MILESTONE LAST -AY WHEN THE 0HILIPPINE #HAMBER of Commerce and Industry-Quezon City 0##) 1# ACKNOWLEDGED IT BY WAY OF A

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N my years doing consulting work FOR MY kRM 7ONG "ERNSTEIN &AMILY !DVISORY ONE SIGNIkCANT VARIABLE in family enterprises is the effect that IN LAWS HAVE ON FAMILY OWNING BUSINESSES 4HEY CAN EITHER BE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTOR OR CAN BE A HUGE BURDEN TO THE FAMILY AND THE BUSINESS I was once asked in a TV interVIEW ANCHORED BY -ICHELLE /NG OF !.# !"3 #". WHAT MY THOUGHTS were in recommending in-laws to WORK IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS AND MY QUICK RESPONSE WAS STRAIGHTFORWARD

g)F FAMILY OWNING BUSINESSES CAN AFFORD PROFESSIONALS THERE IS ABsolutely no need to hire in-laws.�

"USINESS OWNERS MUST REALize that they will never know who their children will choose as partners. Not even the most CONTROLLING FAMILY BUSINESS OWNER CAN DETERMINE HIS CHILDREN S kNAL CHOICES 3O NO MATTER HOW YOU

"OARD 2ESOLUTION THAT SEEKS INDUSTRY ACcreditation for practitioners of the trade.

4HE CEREMONY WAS HELD AT /RIENTAL 0ALACE IN 4OMAS -ORATO !VENUE In an interview with 3UNDAY "USINESS Times HE SHARED g(AIRDRESSING IS A PROFESSION NOT JUST A SIMPLE TRADE OR OCCUPATION This development will lead to our industry producing real masters and for its profesSIONALS TO BE REGARDED WITH THE KIND OF RESPECT BESTOWED ON THE TITLED "ABAGUHIN nito in a positive way ang imahe ng mga TAONG GANITO ANG SERBISYO AT NEGOSYO.�

'ALVEZ IS A 0##) 1# "OARD OF 4RUSTEE MEMBER ALONG WITH SELF STYLED SENATORIAL ASPIRANT ,ORENZO g,ARRYu 'ADON 4HE RESOLUTION SUPPORTED BY 0##) 1# 0RESIDENT 3ARAH $ELORAYA -ATEO AND BUSINESS OWNERS FROM THE 0HILIPPINE International Cosmetology Association 0)#!

WILL PUT IN PLACE POLICIES SERVING AS QUALIkCATION STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THIS LOT &OR ONE LICENSING OF COSMETOL-

OGY PROFESSIONALS HAS BEEN THE PRACTICE OF progressive countries. It’s high time that an industry-noted standard of service is ACHIEVED AMONG BEAUTY CARE SPECIALISTS IN THIS COUNTRY SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN IMAGE APpropriate for them and different from the traditional view on parlor people.

The resolution likewise entails to deterMINE THE LEVEL OF QUALIkCATION CERTIkCATION BASED ON INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE 4HUS SOMEONE PRACTICING HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY CARE FOR TWO TO THREE YEARS WILL BE AWARDED THE TAG JUNIOR INDUSTRY PRACTITIONER WHILE ANOTHER WITH MORE THAN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WILL BE GIVEN THE TITLE OF A CONSULTANT “Professionalization of the practice is protecting the consumers and themselves PRACTITIONERS u 'ALVEZ WHOSE OWN #UBAO BUILDING DUBBED 4ONY 'ALVEZ #ENTRUM

HOUSES HIS OWN FAMOUS SALON AND A CAFE

NOTED ADDING “Para maiwasan din natin ang pagtatayo ng salon kung saan-saan at pamurahan ng SERVICE COST 9OU HAVE

Q Tony Galvez FACEBOOK PHOTO TO MEET A CERTAIN STANDARD SO THE PUBLIC gets to understand why you deserve to receive such pay.�

4'3# IS THE ONLY COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL in the Philippines offering cosmetology COURSES WITH A CURRICULUM BASED ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND GLOBAL TRAINING STRUCTURE AND COMPLIES WITH INTERNATIONAL licensing requirements.

7ITH SET POLICIES TO REGULATE PRACTICES OF HAIRDRESSERS AND BEAUTY EXPERTS OTHER services also deemed inferior can see such landmark deal as model for the championING OF THEIR BREED IN THE PROFESSIONAL kELD YUGEL LOSORATA

The bloated uselessness that is the MMDA T

HE Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) seems like a good idea on paper, but its record of near-constant failure suggests that the concept ought to be reconsidered. The BEN agency’s latest off-the-cuff sugKRITZ gestion to reduce traffic congestion along EDSA has resulted in three cases filed before the Supreme Court, the latest by the left-leaning Makabayan party-list bloc on Friday.

The bone of contention is a directive issued by the MMDA in March banning provincial buses from the chronically congested thoroughfare, a move that the agency said would decrease travel time along EDSA by six minutes. Buses plying routes from the provinces would be forced to stop at one of three transport terminals located in Muntinlupa, ParaĂąaque, or Valenzuela, where passengers could transfer to local buses or jeepneys to reach their destinations in the city.

Feeling that cutting a trip from SM North to Mall of Asia from the one hour and 45 minutes it usually takes to one hour and 39 minutes was not sufficient reason to chaotically disrupt the daily travel of about 2 million people, the Ako Bicol party-list filed for an injunction against the policy in March, followed by former Albay governor and now congressman Joey Salceda in April.

The MMDA has “suspended� the policy on its own, perhaps in an effort to minimize the embarrassment it has already caused itself by rendering a further rebuke by the high court unnecessary. The damage is already done, however; more time and resources that could be profitably applied to reducing congestion have been frittered away on yet another unworkable idea, and unless wholesale changes in the government’s approach are made, it is certain not to be the last of these pointless exercises.

In listening to MMDA officials explain the problems they face, which I have had the opportunity to do on several occasions, it quickly becomes obvious that the MMDA’s consistent failure is not due to a lack of competence, but because of the flawed framework otherwise skilled people have to work with. The MMDA officials themselves are aware of the flaws, which essentially boil down to three things: First, there is a gap between MMDA’s mandate and its authority to carry it out. Working with 17 different and often uncooperative municipal governments — in reality there are actually more, because some of the MMDA’s activity necessarily extends into the near provinces — is difficult at best, and impossible when limits of authority and areas of responsibility are not clearly defined. Likewise, some of the MMDA’s areas of responsibility overlap other agencies, like the Land Transportation Franchising Board and Land Transportation Office and the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Second, the MMDA’s mandate is too broad. Not only is it responsible for the various aspects of traffic management — which is the only thing most people are aware of — but it also has responsibilities in areas like flood control and garbage collection. Having to divide its attention means that everything it does has incomplete if not unsatisfactory results.

Third, and somewhat paradoxically, despite the MMDA’s broad mandate, it operates in a vacuum, with virtually no formal coordination with other relevant areas or agencies.

For example, the MMDA is responsible for traffic management, but has little to no input or influence in any other form of transportation.

Finally, although it is one aspect of the MMDA rightthinking people could change, in terms of traffic management the agency is designed to focus on moving vehicles rather than moving people and goods. This is partly a result of having gotten on the wrong track years ago and becoming stuck in a bad pattern, and partly due to political pressures; for all the noise it makes, the public transportation sector has very little influence, and makes a relatively soft target for ideas like the provincial bus ban.

As the old saying goes, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results. The MMDA, as should have become obvious long before now, is not the tool with which an efficient transportation environment for the metro can be created. It has become nothing more than a uselessly bloated agency doing jobs — and doing them badly — that could and should be handled by someone else. It’s high time the country’s leadership got rid of it.

ROUGH TRADE

ben.kritz@manilatimes.net

In law or out law? FAMILIES IN BUSINESS PROF. ENRIQUE SORIANO LOOK AT IN LAWS THEY WILL ALWAYS play a huge role in the way your CHILDREN WILL MANAGE THE BUSINESS AND THE FAMILY ESPECIALLY WHEN you are no longer around.

-Y ONE PIECE OF ADVISE TO BUSINESS LEADERS IS THIS WHILE YOU ARE STILL AT THE HELM ALWAYS acknowledge and recognize that UNITY GOVERNANCE WEALTH TRANSITION AND LEGACY BUILDING EFFORTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE YOUR PRIORITY AND MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE carelessly proceeding with your PLAN IN BRINGING IN LAWS TO THE BUSINESS )N MY MORE THAN A DECADE HELPING FAMILIES ) HAVE

encountered dozens and dozens OF FAMILY BUSINESSES THREATENED AND IMPAIRED BY THE ACTIONS OF IN LAWS !ND IN MOST CASES IT IS not the in-laws fault! )N !SIA HIRING IN LAWS IS CORrelated to culture and necessity. &OR START UP BUSINESSES WHERE RESOURCES ARE LIMITED IN LAWS ARE usually relied upon to help in the BUSINESS AND kLL THE VOID 4HEIR ENGAGEMENT IS SIGNIkCANT AS THEY not only play a pivotal role in THE GROWTH OF THE BUSINESS BUT THEY END UP BECOMING A NATURAL extension of the founder’s trust. In a latter’s circle of trusted people in THE ORGANIZATION IN LAWS ARE CLASSIkED AS PART OF THE gCHEAP LABORu pool of relatives and friends.

(OWEVER PROBLEMS GENERALLY SURFACE WHEN THE BUSINESS TRANsitions from a mom and pop VENTURE TO A BIGGER AND COMPLEX

organization. Despite the transiTION THE OWNERS OFTEN DISREGARD THE IMPORTANCE OF ESTABLISHING RULES and policies related to in-law entry. &OR $R 3TEVEN "ERGLAS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FACULTY OF (ARVARD -EDICAL 3CHOOL AND author of 4HE 3UCCESS 3YNDROME

he asserted that “hiring in-laws INTO THE FAMILY BUSINESS CAN BE A ‘kiss of death’. The reason? They BECOME TOO FAMILIAR TO THE POINT THAT THEY BELIEVE THE BUSINESS IS their own. They then proceed to prove their value to the company

BY CHANGING THE WAY IT S RUN u To help the family weigh in on the pros and cons of hiring in LAWS ) AM ENUMERATING ISSUES AND concerns that every owner must consider as he or she navigates THE PERILOUS JOURNEY OF BALANCING FAMILY AND BUSINESS WITH IN LAWS m 3HOULD THE IN LAW BE SUB-

jected to the same treatment as FAMILY MEMBERS OR SHOULD THEY BE TREATED DIFFERENTLY – How do you compensate In-laws working in the family BUSINESS m 7ILL THEY HAVE THE SAME BENEkTS AS ANY ORDINARY NON FAMILY PROFESSIONAL /R HAVE PERKS SIMIlar to that of the children? m 7ILL THEY BE MADE TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND BE SUBJECTED to the same performance metrics? m 7HAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES FOR an underperforming in-law? Can he OR SHE BE SUSPENDED OR TERMINATED I have repeatedly warned dozens OF OWNERS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL RISK that exists when they carelessly and hastily employ in-laws minus entry rules and policies. It is not only UNFAIR TO THE IN LAW BUT A SELkSH ACT COMMITTED BY THE BUSINESS OWNER that when left unmanaged can

cause serious implications. )N CLOSING IT WOULD BE WISE TO HEED THE ADVISE OF RENOWNED &AMILY BUSINESS PROFESSOR *OHN 7ARD gTO minimize the injury such schisms CAN CAUSE WE SUGGEST THE FAMILY CONSCIOUSLY DEVELOP AGREEMENTS ABOUT WHAT BEHAVIOR IS ENCOURAGED 3OME families even put these agreements into a family code.�

0ROFESSOR %NRIQUE 3ORIANO IS A 7ORLD "ANK )&# 'OVERNANCE #ONSULTANT

senior advisor of Post and Powell 3INGAPORE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF 7ONG "ERNSTEIN &AMILY !DVISORY 'ROUP A RESEARCH AND CONSULTING kRM IN !SIA THAT SERVES FAMILY BUSINESSES and family foundations. He was chairman of the marketing cluster at the !TENEO 'RADUATE 3CHOOL OF "USINESS IN -ANILA AND IS CURRENTLY A VISITING SENIOR FELLOW OF THE )0-) )NTERNATIONAL 3CHOOL IN *AKARTA

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SUNDAY June 9, 2019

Sunday Business & I.T.

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The state of digital banking in Asia Pacific A

RECENT SURVEY BY ANALYTICS SOFTWARE kRM &)#/ HAS REVEALED THAT IN PERCENT BANKS IN !SIA 0ACIkC HAVE YET TO OFFER A FULL DIGITAL ACCOUNT OPENING PROCESS FOR NEW CUSTOMERS DESPITE RECENT REPORTS THAT NEARLY IN kNANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE REGION EMBARKED ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION The region’s changing regulations (28 percent) and the need to create digital knowyour-custome and anti-money laundering (21 percent) solutions were cited as the two key challenges for APAC banks looking to acquire new customers online. g)N !SIA THE IDENTIFICATION PROCESSES USED FOR SERVICES SUCH AS E GOVERNMENT

banking or telecommunications evolved INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER LEADING TO a fragmented approach with inconsistent LEVELS OF SECURITY u SAID $AN -C#ONAGHY

PRESIDENT OF &)#/ IN !SIA 0ACIkC g/PEN banking and regulations like Europe’s PSD2 (Revised Payment Service Directive) are now bringing regulatory rigor to bear on the issue and forcing banks to comply to certain standards and embrace technologies that WOULD BETTER ENABLE DIGITAL ONBOARDING u &OR SOME ESTABLISHED BANKS ONE SHORT CUT TO THEIR OWN EXISTING CHALLENGES INCUMBENT TECHNOLOGIES AND INEFkCIENT SILOS IS TO START again. FICO’s survey revealed that 79 percent of the banks have launched or were currently considering a separate digital banking offering to leapfrog challenges in acquiring and retaining new customers. “Fintechs and challenger banks have disRUPTED THE STATUS QUO IN THE kNANCIAL SERVICES UNIVERSE u SAID -C#ONAGHY g"Y DEVELOPING COMPELLING NEW PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES THESE COMPANIES HAVE SET A NEW STANDARD and raised customer expectations. Traditional BANKS NOW kND THEMSELVES NEEDING TO RETHINK

AND REDESIGN THEIR SERVICES TO TRANSFORM THEMSELVES DIGITALLY AND MEET THE MARKET u FICO’s survey found that 40 percent of RESPONDENTS SAID DIGITAL ONLY BANKS AND kNtechs were the greatest competition to their BUSINESS WITH !0!# )NTERNET PLAYERS percent) and telcos diversifying into lending (20 percent) coming in equal second place. #ONVERSELY THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR digital banking for the respondents were nominated as digital payments (32 percent) and personal loans (24 percent)APAC banks said they were planning to focus on investing in data science (19 percent) and improving their customer segmentation for products and services (19 percent) as their top priorities for their bank transformation.

7HEN ASKED ABOUT THE FUTURE SIZE OF THEIR BANK IN THE YEAR SOME PERCENT OF THE SURVEY respondents predicted that their organizations would need fewer employees (between 5 to 50 percent decrease). A further 28 percent said they THINK THEY WOULD NEED SIGNIkCANTLY LESS STAFF A 50 percent or more decrease) in 2030. “There is some recognition in the market that the right size for many banks in the near FUTURE WOULD BE SMALLER u SAID -C#ONAGHY g.EW TECHNOLOGIES INCREASING COMPETItion and different business models would CHANGE THE WAY kNANCIAL SERVICES LOOKS IN TEN YEARS TIME u &)#/ SURVEYED CHIEF RISK OFkCERS FROM ACROSS !SIA 0ACIkC IN !PRIL AT ITS #2/ &ORUM EVENT IN "ANGKOK 4HAILAND

Cybersecurity challenges in transport, automotive organizations AS vehicles become increasingly connected and autonomous vehicle technology becomes A REALITY INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)-focused cyberattacks in the transport and automotive sector are becoming alarmingly widespread. According to new research by the Irdeto Global Connected Industries #YBERSECURITY 3URVEY PERCENT of respondents’ organizations in this sector had experienced an IoT-focused cyberattack in the past 12 months. Of those THAT EXPERIENCED A CYBERATTACK

91 percent had an impact on the ORGANIZATION INCLUDING OPERAtional downtime and compromised customer data and/or brand or reputational damage.

0ERHAPS MOST ALARMING MANY organizations are not properly PREPARED FOR FUTURE THREATS WITH only 6 percent indicating that they had what they needed to combat cyberattacks.

The Irdeto survey of 225 security decision-makers working in transport and automotive (700 respondents in total) found that while a greater focus on cybersecuRITY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY IS NEEDED

many respondents’ organizations in this space were looking at the benefits of security beyond its protection capabilities. Of the TRANSPORT ORGANIZATIONS SURVEYED

98 percent agree that a security solution should be an enabler of new BUSINESS MODELS NOT JUST A COST This clearly indicates that attitudes towards IoT security are changing for the better. This shift in mindset could lead to further innovation ACROSS THIS SECTOR RESULTING IN NEW connected and autonomous business models with security built-in. “Despite the challenges and THREATS OUTLINED BY THIS STUDY IT S clear that the attitude toward security in the transport industry is on THE RIGHT TRACK u SAID .IELS (AVERKORN GENERAL MANAGER #ONNECTED

4RANSPORT )RDETO g4HROUGH ROBUST SECURITY TRANSPORT AND AUTOMOTIVE organizations can construct a foundation that not only realizes THE BENEkTS OF FULLY CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES BUT also enables profitable new business models. Through this APPROACH THEY WILL BE ABLE TO BALANCE SAFETY CONVENIENCE AND customization throughout their BUSINESS AND PRODUCTS u 7HILE THE SECURITY MINDSET IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK THE )RDETO study suggests a distinct lack of optimism about the future security of IoT devices within organizations. Of the security decisionmakers surveyed in the transport INDUSTRY IN kVE COUNTRIES #HINA

'ERMANY *APAN 5+ AND THE 53

84 percent are either very or fairly concerned about the IoT devices that their organizations use or manufacture being targeted by a CYBERATTACK HACKING INCIDENT OR security breach.

$ESPITE THIS CONCERN PERcent of respondents from this sector said they did not have everything they needed to address cybersecurity challenges. )N ADDITION PERCENT STATE THEY need additional expertise/skills within their organization to address all aspects of cybersecurity.

This is followed closely by more effective cybersecurity tools (47 percent) and the implementation of a more robust cybersecurity strategy (44 percent).

This is compounded by the FINDING THAT IN THE TRANSPORT AND AUTOMOTIVE SPACE A TOTAL of 90 percent of manufacturers and 95 percent of users of IoT devices state that the cybersecurity of the IoT devices that they manufacture or use could be improved either to a great extent or to some extent. Failure to address these challenges could PROVE COSTLY WITH THE AVERAGE kNANCIAL IMPACT AS A RESULT OF

an IoT-focused cyberattack in THE TRANSPORT SPACE IDENTIkED AS GREATER THAN

“The benefits of connectivity FOR TODAY S AUTOMOBILES ARE CLEAR

allowing greater mobility services to be brought to drivers; and inevitably to passengers of autonoMOUS VEHICLES OF THE FUTURE u SAID $R #LIFFORD ,IEM 4ECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR #ONNECTED 4RANSPORT

)RDETO g(OWEVER THE UNDERLYING understanding for all is that technology cannot be implemented safely without robust security in place. Organizations must adopt a defense-in-depth approach to CYBERSECURITY WITH MANY LAYERS of security being implemented THROUGHOUT RATHER THAN SIMply protecting systems from the outside-in. This applies to both the organization itself and to conNECTED VEHICLES THEY DEVELOP u 7ITHIN )O4 DEVICES THEMSELVES A LARGEST PROPORTION OF security decision makers work-

ing in transport organizations stated that the software of these devices was the most vulnerable ELEMENT PERCENT WHILE percent stated that the infotainment unit was where the most prominent cybersecurity vulnerabilities exist. !S ORGANIZATIONS kGHT TO KEEP pace with the cybersecurity chalLENGES IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR

they do have several security MEASURES IN PLACE BUT HAVE OFTEN not implemented enough layers into their security strategy. 31 percent of security decision-makers surveyed say their organizations do not currently have software protection technologies impleMENTED WHILE ONLY PERCENT say their organizations had mobile app protection implemented and only 44 percent make security part of the product design lifecycle process — which could be a huge problem if the product is a vehicle itself.

Asia Pacific College to develop certified professionals for the automated workplace

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IGITAL automation is leading the transformation of the workplace brought about by unprecedented advances in ARTIkCIAL INTELLIGENCE ROBOTICS

big data and the Internet of Things. Two major challenges are the potential dislocation of the workforce as a result of automation and the growing demand for talent to realize the many opportunities arising from digital automation. !SIA 0ACIFIC #OLLEGE !0#

a non-profit educational collaboration of IBM Philippines AND 3- &OUNDATION IS AT THE forefront of producing graduates who fulfill the demands of the information technology (IT) industry. In cooperation WITH 5I0ATH A LEADING ROBOTIC process automation (RPA) comPANY BASED IN 3INGAPORE !0# would be the Philippine partner under UiPath’s Academic Alliance program that aims to pre-

TECH SPACE TONY MAGHIRANG PARE !SEAN STUDENTS AND professionals for the automated workplace of the future.

In an exclusive interview with The Manila Times $R 4ERESITA -EDADO 0H$ !0# PRESIDENT

SAID u 7E PARTNERED WITH 5I0ATH BECAUSE OF TWO THINGS /NE !SIA Pacific College was established and is supported by industry.

7E RE NOT A UNIVERSITY THAT DEVELops knowledge workers. Our role IS TO lOOD INDUSTRY WITH PEOPLE who are needed in the future and we would not miss the chance of partnering with the industry that foresees there would be a dearth in QUALIkED PEOPLE WITH FUTURE SKILLS g4WO !0# IS FOUNDED ON THE use of technology in the work-

PLACE .OW WITH 20!

WE WANT TO DEVELOP NOT JUST THE USERS 7E ALSO WANT TO DEVELOP THE ENGINEERS THE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPERS AND THE )4 INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS u Through the Academic AlliANCE 5I0ATH WOULD WORK WITH educational institutions like APC to equip students with critical auTOMATION SKILLS TEACH THEM HOW TO leverage RPA in the workplace and prepare them to work alongside software robots.

The UiPath RPA courses would be incorporated into existing curRICULUM HELPING TO INSTITUTIONALize RPA within academia to turn out students and educators with in-demand automation skills. The RPA track provider would also deliver content to educate students WITH 20!

TRAIN HOW AUTOMATION could be applied to business proCESSES AND ENDOW TECHNICAL STUdents with RPA Developer skills.

UiPath would provide the curRICULUM COURSE CONTENT 5I0ATH

SOFTWARE PLATFORM LEARNING MATERIALS REGULAR EDUCATOR TRAINING AND TOOLS 7HERE POSSIBLE IT WOULD also connect academic institutions with UiPath’s own customers to facilitate on-the-job learning.

One unique feature of the UiPath track is its internship program component. Unlike typical ON THE JOB TRAINING !0# WOULD deploy each RPA-enabled graduating student to a partner company full-time for six months.

The intern has completed his academic requirements by that time and he is expected to work as an intern/trainee with possible employment later on in the desIGNATED kRM The students would be guided NOT ONLY BY 5I0ATH MENTORS BUT also the faculty who have been CERTIkED BY 5I0ATH $R -EDADO ADDED g7E PROvide the opportunity for our students to be mentored by industry in developing a product. They

would practically go through the PROCESS OF DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS

from elicitation from the marKET DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING A PROTOTYPE AND ALL THE WAY TO PITCHING IT TO THE MARKET u Preparations for the RPAenhanced curriculum would KICK OFF WITH FACULTY CERTIkCATION training this month. The initial BENEkCIARY OF THE 20! INTEGRAtion into the curriculum would be second year students on their third term this year.

Dr. Medado revealed that the Commission on Higher EducaTION DATA SHOWS BEFORE

THERE WERE OVER ENTRANTS to higher learning institutions. In

WHEN THE + TO CURRICULUM WAS IMPLEMENTED THE NUMBER OF new entrants went down to about

)N IT DECREASED FURTHER TO ENTRANTS g7ITH ATTRITION ABOUT HALF OF THE entrants would graduate starting 2020. The number of graduates

would be too small compared TO THE DEMAND OF INDUSTRY u $R Medado concluded.

The APC president is optimistic that the RPA integration into their curriculum would help CONTRIBUTE TO kLL THE PROJECTED gap in skilled labor over the next TWO YEARS 3HE EXPLAINED g7ITH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH 5I0ATH

our faculty gets certified and our students are also certified.

They gain the required skills for the RPA-enabled workPLACE -EANING AT ANY TIME

UiPath could pluck an intern for regular employment even BEFORE HE GRADUATES u The long-term vision is for the ENTIRE COLLEGE COMPOSED OF FOUR TECHNOLOGY ORIENTED SCHOOLS TO BE 20! ENABLED &OR NOW THE short-term goal is to roll out the RPA-enhanced curriculum that looks primed to produce qualified technology professionals for the workplace of the future.

Sunday Business & I.T. OPPO successfully rolls out 5G in Europe

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Epson PH to focus on core technologies, B2B operations

soon be realized. Proactively after the announcement of OPPO’s 5G READY SMARTPHONE AT -7# THIS YEAR /00/ COMMERCIALIZED THE Reno 5G smartphone in SwitZERLAND OFkCIALLY BECOMING THE kRST SMARTPHONE BRAND TO OFFER A 5G product in European market.

It would be rolled out to additional markets worldwide over the coming months including the Philippines. And with a vision set TOWARDS THE FUTURE /00/ ALREADY looks ahead to pioneering 6G technology.

Envisioning a 6G future 7ITH ' JUST KICKSTARTING ITS ROLL OUT IN THE %UROPEAN MARKET /00/ spearheads technological advancement and laid out its vision for a future of connected intelligence at the 53rd IEEE International Conference on Communications )## HELD IN 3HANGHAI FROM -AY TO (ENRY 4ANG DIRECTOR of Standards Research and chief ' SCIENTIST AT /00/ DELIVERED a keynote speech at the CONFERENCE UNDERscoring OPPO’s commitment to driving future generations of connectivity. “A f t e r t h e LAUNCH OF ' AS !) and telecommunications technologies

continue to empower and improve EACH OTHER THEY WOULD ENABLE true interconnectivity between HUMANS THINGS AND INTELLIGENCE u said Tang as he offered a preview of a future.

7HILE ' WOULD STRENGTHEN existing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for human and SYSTEM INTERACTION ' WOULD enable a more intelligent system that allows business to run largely without human intervention.

6G network would be AI-driven gSMARTu TRANSMISSIONS WHICH means devices would be capable of sharing and conveying AI mesSAGES AMONG THEMSELVES "UT

much like many technological ADVANCEMENTS THE INDUSTRY NEEDS to overcome a series of challenges TO BOOST PERFORMANCE SUCH AS DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING SPEED

LATENCY RELIABILITY COVERAGE ENERGY EFkCIENCY CONNECTION DENSITY

accuracy and security. g7ITH THE ITERATIVE EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGIES THE WHOLE OF HUMAN society — and indeed the world around us — would realize an unprecedented level of interconnecTIVITY 7E AT /00/ WELCOME and embrace this exciting new opportunity to help usher in a new era of CONNECTED INTELLIGENCE u Tang said.

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/00/ ESTABLISHED ITS kRST DEDICATED 5G team in 2015 and has since been investing heavily in the next generation technology across areas SUCH AS STANDARDIZATION RESEARCH

Q Henry Tang, director of Standards Research and chief 5G scientist at OPPO

AND DEVELOPMENT AND applications.

OPPO’s ambition TO BE THE kRST TO ROLL out 5G products in the country would

TO maintain its bullish PH market share this 2019, Epson Philippines Corp. (EPC) shared its plans to build on new businesses, minimize dependence on mainstream product segments and optimize its business-tobusiness (B2B) operations.

Last Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18), Epson Philippines posted an overall positive growth of 23 percent, topping FY17’s outstanding growth of 14 percent. In terms of product category, inkjet printers and scanners were the highest contributors at 70 percent, followed by point of sale (POS) and dot matrix printers at 14 percent, visual instruments at 11 percent, and commercial and industrial products at 5 percent.

As it enters a new fiscal year, Epson Philippines sets out to penetrate niche markets, while enhancing its operations to better address the requirements of the B2B segment. In a series of presentations during its annual media thanksgiving event, Fusion 10, EPC presented its plans under the build initiative and dove deeper with focused presentations on printers and visual instruments. “For Epson to become an indispensable company, we have to continue to move outside of our comfort zone and into a more progressive mindset — with obsession to details still deeply embedded in our DNA,� said Eduardo Bonoan, general manager for Marketing, Epson Philippines Corp. “To add to our exceptional performance for inkjet printers and scanners, the FY18 performance for POS and dot matrix printers, visual instruments, and commercial and industrial products tells us that this is the perfect opportunity to build the new foundation for Epson here in the Philippines.�

Bonoan also noted the changing mindset of customers brought about by technological advancements. With technology enabling more personalized and real-time experiences, customers expect more from businesses.

Under the build initiative, Epson Philippines will focus more on Epson’s cuttingedge Replaceable Ink Pack System, LIJ printers, scanners, label printers, mobile POS, CAD, signage and textile printers, as well as its high brightness projectors.

Tablets are perfect for media consumption

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O you still need a tablet in this smartphone-driven world? The newest lineup of 'ALAXY TABLETS FOR NAMELY 'ALAXY 4AB 3 E 'ALAXY 4AB ! with S Pen and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 made me think that I reQUIRE A WIDER DISPLAY FOR OFlINE viewing of my favorite movies or TV shows. I abandoned my TABLET kVE YEARS AGO BECAUSE smartphones just got large enough to handle media-consumption needs. The ability to download select TV shows and MOVIES FROM .ETlIX AND OTHER video streaming apps into the MOBILE DEVICE FOR OFlINE VIEWing is very convenient. One cannot download the shows ON THE LAPTOP WHICH PROVIDES the larger display.

During the Samsung Galaxy Tablet Hub’s Netflix Block 3CREENING EVENT ) WATCHED

LET’S TALK #SOCIAL NOEMI LARDIZABAL-DADO .ETlIX S g!LWAYS BE -Y -AYBEu from a 10.1 tablet and compared the viewing experience on my 5.7INCH MOBILE PHONE .OW ) WANT A tablet for my media consumption needs because I am a frequent user of three video streaming services for my relaxation needs.

7HATEVER YOUR NEEDS ARE THERE S a tablet out there for you.

The ultra-portable Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is the slimmest AND THE LIGHTEST WITH A SLIM millimeter sleek metal body and weighing only 400 grams. Galaxy Tab S5e features a vivid 10.5 inch sAmoled display that delivers vibrant color reproduction and

optimal screen brightness levels.

7ITH A BATTERY POWER OF

MILLI AMPERE M!H EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE LASTS UP TO HOURS

which allows for long-lasting perFORMANCE GIVING MORE FREEDOM TO BROWSE STREAM AND PLAY LONGER -EANWHILE THE MID PRICED 'ALAXY Tab A 10.1 is an excellent choice for viewers who want an immersive experience in its stunning full-high DEkNITION CORNER TO CORNER DISPLAY The more affordable Galaxy Tab A with S pen is more convenient for content creators. Priced at 0

THE 3 0EN HELPS CREATORS bring their ideas to life on-thego. Tablets in the 7 to 10-inch range give a desirable balance between portability and productivity. Though the larger tablets aren’t comfortable to manage with one HAND THEY RE STILL COMPACT 4HE 'ALAXY 4AB !

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dia consumption demands. I don’t need the bells and whistles of the 'ALAXY 4AB 3 E WHICH IS PRICED AT A HIGHER PRICE OF 0 4HE ULTRA portability of a tablet is convenient for those who bring a tablet every day. Since I would simply use the TABLET FOR MEDIA CONSUMPTION

a 470-gram Galaxy Tab A 10.1 WOULD WORK WELL 7ITH THE

M!H BATTERY LIFE ) COULD ENJOY extended viewing and increased mobility away from the power outlet. Featuring an enhanced dual speaker system with Dolby !TMOS 'ALAXY 4AB IS A PERFECT kT for my Spotify needs.

It makes sense to use a tablet FOR FREQUENT TRAVELERS WHO NEED TO unwind and get entertained even without an internet connection.

My husband and I drive 10 hours away from Manila to visit our farm where electricity and internet IS UNPREDICTABLE 7E DOWNLOAD

shows and Spotify music on our MOBILE DEVICE BEFOREHAND INcluding preparations for portable power and light source. I prefer .ETlIX OVER !MAZON 0RIME &OX 0LUS IlIX AND 6IU "EING A FAN OF +OREAN DRAMAS

Viu allows me to download too.

I7ANT 46 IS USEFUL FOR THOSE LIVE episodes of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines 5!!0 3PORTS 46 .ETlIX S LARGE collection of TV shows and movies is still the best out there. Its original content make it one of the best video streaming services.

Amazon Prime Video provides more sports and travel shows that my husband enjoys. It also has a better selection of comedy and children’s programming than its competitors. If one subscribes to OVER ONE VIDEO STREAMING SITE YOUR tablet or mobile device needs a large storage space. All three Gal-

axy tablets allow more storage by adding a Micro SD card for up to 512 gigabyte more.

There are still many good reasons to consider buying a tablet other than media consumption. Think about how and where you’ll use your tablet and single out the best for those scenarios. It is a straightforward device for THE TECHNOPHOBES WHO CAN T be bothered with messing around with a laptop. Perhaps YOU DON T NEED A FULL lEDGED LAPTOP BUT REQUIRE SOMETHING larger than a smartphone. You won’t need to go with a top-of -the-line tablet for web browsING READING EMAIL LISTENING TO MUSIC AND SO ON 7HETHER you love getting entertained OR WORK ON THE GO TABLETS offer one distinct advantage: Portability.

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Vietnam elected to UN Security Council UNITED NATIONS, United States: EstoNIA .IGER 4UNISIA 6IETNAM AND 3AINT 6INCENT AND THE 'RENADINES WERE ELECTED TO THE 5. 3ECURITY #OUNCIL ON &RIDAY AS THE TOP 5.

BODY STRUGGLES TO AGREE ON HOW TO CONFRONT GLOBAL CONlICTS 4HE kVE NEWCOMERS WILL JOIN THE COUNCIL IN *ANUARY FOR A TWO YEAR STINT REPLACING %QUATORIAL 'UINEA

)VORY #OAST +UWAIT 0OLAND AND 0ERU 4HE ELECTION COMES AT A TIME OF DIPLOMATIC DEADLOCK AT THE COUNCIL WHICH HAS BEEN UNABLE to agree on a response to several CRISES FROM 3YRIA TO -YANMAR

6ENEZUELA OR 3UDAN &IVE COUNTRIES ‡ "RITAIN #HINA &RANCE 2USSIA THE 5NITED 3TATES ‡ HAVE A PERMANENT SEAT ON THE MEMBER COUNCIL AND enjoy veto power over any deciSIONS 4HE OTHER NON PERMANENT MEMBERS ARE ELECTED FOR TWO YEAR TERMS TO SERVE ON THE 5. S MOST POWERFUL BODY TASKED WITH ADdressing threats to international PEACE AND SECURITY $URING A SECRET BALLOT AT THE 'ENERAL !SSEMBLY %STONIA SQUARED OFF WITH 2OMANIA FOR THE EASTERN %UROPEAN SEAT WHILE 3AINT 6INCENT and the Grenadines faced a lastMINUTE CHALLENGE FROM %L 3ALVADOR FOR THE ,ATIN !MERICA SEAT

4HE THREE OTHER COUNTRIES RAN UNOPPOSED HAVING BEEN SELECTED as the candidate of their regional BLOC 6IETNAM PICKED UP VOTES

.IGER AND 4UNISIA VOTES EACH AND 3AINT 6INCENT AND THE 'RENADINES WON VOTES AGAINST SIX FOR %L 3ALVADOR DURING THE BALLOT IN THE MEMBER ASSEMBLY Estonia won a seat with 132 VOTES DURING A RUNOFF WITH 2OMANIA WHICH PICKED UP )T WILL BE THE kRST TIME THAT %STONIA WHICH MADE CYBER SECURITY ITS CAMPAIGN PLANK WILL SERVE ON THE COUNCIL AS WILL 3AINT 6INCENT and the Grenadines, which has PLEDGED TO PUSH FOR ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE 5. EXPERT 2ICHARD 'OWAN SAID THE ELECTION OF THE kVE NEW MEMBERS COULD EXACERBATE DIVISIONS “I think we are going to see QUITE A STRONG ANTI 7ESTERN GROUP IN THE COUNCIL WHICH COULD LEAD TO MORE FIERY DIPLOMACY AND MAKE IT HARDER FOR THE 53 AND ITS ALLIES TO PUSH THEIR RESOLUTIONS THROUGH .EW 9ORK u SAID 'OWAN

UN director for the International #RISIS 'ROUP g6IETNAM AND 3T 6INCENT SEEM likely to side with the Chinese and 2USSIANS ON ISSUES LIKE 6ENEZUELA

AS )NDONESIA AND 3OUTH !FRICA HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS YEAR u AFP

US leaves door open to China on trade FUKUOKA, Japan: The United States is OPEN TO FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS WITH #HINA ON THEIR ONGOING TRADE BATTLE BUT ANY POTENTIAL DEAL WILL WAIT UNTIL THE TWO LEADERS MEET AT THE END OF THE MONTH 7ASHINGTON S TOP kNANCE OFkCIAL SAID ON 3ATURDAY Speaking to reporters on the sideLINES OF A MEETING OF ' kNANCE MINISTERS AND CENTRAL BANK CHIEFS

4REASURY 3ECRETARY 3TEVEN -NUCHIN WARNED THAT 7ASHINGTON WOULD PRESS ON WITH TARIFFS IF A DEAL COULD NOT BE REACHED “We were on the way to a historic DEAL )F THEY WANT TO COME BACK TO THE TABLE AND COMPLETE THE DEAL ON THE TERMS THAT WE WERE CONTINUING TO NEGOTIATE THAT WILL BE GREAT )F NOT

AS THE PRESIDENT SAID WE LL MOVE ON WITH TARIFFS u SAID -NUCHIN 0RESIDENT $ONALD 4RUMP IS EXPECTED TO MEET HIS #HINESE COUNTERPART 8I *INPING AT THE ' SUMMIT IN /SAKA ON *UNE AND ANY POTENTIAL BREAKTHROUGH WOULD LIKELY ONLY COME THEN HE PREDICTED g) WOULD EXPECT THAT THE MAIN PROGRESS WILL BE AT THE ' LEADERS MEETING BETWEEN THE TWO PRESIDENTS u HE SAID -NUCHIN SAID THAT ALTHOUGH HE WOULD BE HOLDING ONE ON ONE TALKS WITH #HINESE CENTRAL BANK CHIEF 9I 'ANG DURING THE ' FINANCE MEETING IN THE WESTERN *APANESE CITY OF &UKUOKA THIS WOULD gNOT BE A NEGOTIATING MEETING u g7E VE BEEN HARD AT WORK ON WHAT COULD BE A HISTORIC AGREEMENT FOR BOTH COUNTRIES SOMETHING THAT COULD BE ECONOMICALLY VERY IMPORTANT FOR US AND #HINA AND FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD u HE SAID However, he insisted that the CURRENT TRADE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE WORLD S TOP TWO ECONOMIES WAS gVERY UNBALANCED u

g/UR MARKETS ARE COMPLETELY OPEN TO THEM 4HEIR MARKETS HAVE NOT BEEN OPEN TO US u HE SAID (E SAID 7ASHINGTON AND "EIJING HAD BEEN g PERCENT DONEu ON CLINCHING A TRADE DEAL BEFORE TALKS COLLAPSED BUT STRESSED THAT THE CURRENT POSITION WAS gA RESULT OF THEM BACKTRACKING ON SIGNIkCANT COMMITMENTS u 4RUMP SAID ON *UNE THAT HE WOULD WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE ' SUMMIT BEFORE DECIDING WHETHER TO IMpose new tariffs on Chinese goods THAT COULD BE WORTH BILLION g4HE CRITICAL MEETING WILL BE BETWEEN THE TWO PRESIDENTS u SAID -NUCHIN

‘Great outcome’ 4HE TREASURY SECRETARY SAID HE DID NOT BELIEVE THAT THE CURRENT TRADE TENSIONS WERE HARMING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY ONE OF THE KEY TOPICS BEING DISCUSSED BY ' OFkCIALS IN &UKUOKA g3O ) DON T THINK IN ANY WAY THAT THE SLOWDOWN YOU ARE SEEING IN PARTS OF THE WORLD ARE THE RESULT OF TRADE TENSIONS AT THE MOMENT u HE SAID .EVERTHELESS IF A DEAL WERE FOUND

IT WOULD BE A BOON TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AS A WHOLE HE PREDICTED g0EOPLE TALK ABOUT THE ECONOMIC RISK OF TRADE WARS PEOPLE SHOULD BE EVEN MORE FOCUSED ON THE BENEkTS OF HAVING A GREAT TRADE AGREEMENT AND HOW THAT CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN BOTH ECONOMIES

ESPECIALLY FOR A GROWING MIDDLE CLASS IN #HINA u HE SAID 4HE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEkTS for China were “part of the reason ) DON T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY WENT BACKWARDS BECAUSE ) THINK THIS COULD BE A GREAT OUTCOME FOR THEM u AFP

Worldinbriefs FRANCE CLEARS UP AFTER STORM MIGUEL KILLS 3 LES SABLES-D’OLONNE, France: France was clearing up on Saturday after a massive storm ripped across the country, leaving three people dead and thousands of homes without electricity. Three rescuers from the French ocean rescue service died on Friday when their vessel capsized in rough seas as Storm Miguel pummeled the Atlantic coast. The local police prosecutors said in a statement that a boat from the National Society of Sea Rescue (SNSM) carrying 7 people capsized 800 meters from the coast of Les Sables d’Olonne. Three of them died while the other four managed to swim to shore. The team from the SNSM had been attempting to help a fishing boat which was struggling in the giant swell caused by storm Miguel. Meanhwile, national electricity company Enedis said that 28,000 homes were without power on Saturday, with Normandy and northern parts of Acquitaine the worst affected. In Paris, a man was seriously injured after a falling tree knocked down a street light which hit him.

IRAN SAYS NEW US SANCTIONS SHOW TALKS OFFER ‘HOLLOW’ TEHRAN: Iran said on Saturday that new US sanctions on its petrochemical

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ASHINGTON, D.C.: The US and Russia accused each other of unsafe actions on Friday after an American guided-missile cruiser and a Russian destroyer came within 165 feet (50 meters) of each other in the Philippine Sea.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan told reporters that the 53 WILL kLE A FORMAL DIPLOMATIC COMPLAINT ABOUT THE INCIDENT AND WILL HAVE MILITARY TO MILITARY CONVERSATIONS WITH THE 2USSIANS (E ADDED THAT THE ENCOUNTER WILL NOT DETER THE 53 FROM CONDUCTING NAVAL OPERATIONS 4HE 53 TH &LEET SAID THE 2USSIAN DESTROYER PUT THE SAFETY OF the USS Chancellorsville and its crew at risk, forcing it to reverse ALL ENGINES AT FULL THROTTLE TO AVOID A COLLISION .O ONE WAS INJURED AND THE SHIPS NEVER CAME INTO CONTACT SAID .AVY #DR #LAY $OSS A SPOKESMAN FOR THE *APAN BASED TH &LEET !N !MERICAN HELICOPTER WAS preparing to land on the Chancellorsville, which was traveling on a STEADY COURSE WHEN THE 2USSIAN DESTROYER TRAVELING BEHIND THE 53 SHIP STARTED MOVING FASTER AND approached as close as 50-100 feet METERS THE TH &LEET SAID IN A STATEMENT g7E CONSIDER 2USSIA S ACTIONS DURING THIS INTERACTION AS UNSAFE AND UNPROFESSIONAL AND NOT IN accordance with the International 2EGULATIONS FOR 0REVENTING #OLLISIONS AT 3EA #/,2%'3 @2ULES OF THE 2OAD AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MARITIME CUSTOMS u THE STATEMENT SAID )T WAS THE kRST SUCH INCIDENT involving warships in the region SINCE 3EPTEMBER WHEN THE #HI-

nese warship ,UOYANG MANEUvered close to the 533 $ECATUR

A .AVY DESTROYER IN THE 3OUTH China Sea, an incident the US ALSO LABELED UNPROFESSIONAL AND UNSAFE 4HE 53 AT THE TIME SAID THE #HINESE SHIP CAME WITHIN YARDS METERS OF THE !MERICAN SHIP FORCING IT TO MANEUVER OUT OF THE WAY 4HE #HINESE SAID the ,UOYANG HAD BEEN DEPLOYED TO DRIVE THE 53 VESSEL AWAY FROM

ISLANDS THAT #HINA CLAIMS AS ITS OWN The US also has repeatedly COMPLAINED IN RECENT YEARS THAT 2USSIAN PLANES HAVE lOWN DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO !MERICAN AIRCRAFT

AND THE TWO NATIONS ROUTINELY shadow each other in internaTIONAL AIRSPACE In this latest incident, in open ocean northeast of the PhilipPINES THE 2USSIAN MILITARY ACCUSED THE #HANCELLORSVILLE OF MAKING A DANGEROUS MANEUVER BY CROSSING THE PATH OF THE 2USSIAN DESTROYER !DMIRAL 6INOGRADOV 4HE 53 SAID the incident happened in the PhilIPPINE 3EA WHILE THE 2USSIANS SAID it was in the East China Sea, which IS FURTHER WEST AND CLOSER TO #HINA

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4HE 2USSIAN MILITARY SAID IN A STATEMENT THAT THE 53 CRUISER gSUDDENLY CHANGED DIRECTION AND CROSSED THE PATH OF !DMIRAL 6INOGRADOV JUST METERS FEET AWAY u FORCING THE CREW OF THE 2USSIAN SHIP TO MAKE A QUICK MANEUVER TO AVOID A COLLISION )T SAID ITS NAVY SENT A RADIO MESSAGE IN PROTEST 7ITH 53 2USSIAN RELATIONS AT post-Cold War lows over the Ukrainian crisis, the war in Syria AND -OSCOW S MEDDLING IN THE 53 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION THE 2USSIAN AND 53 MILITARIES HAVE FREQUENTLY EXCHANGED ACCUSATIONS OF WHAT THEY DESCRIBE AS UNSAFE MANEUVERS BY THE OTHER SIDE S WARPLANES AND NAVY SHIPS AP

CLOSE ENCOUNTER In this image released by the US Navy on June 7, 2019, the Russian anti-submarine ship Admiral Vinogradov (left) sails close to the USS Chancellorsville.

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ASEAN SEES ROHINGYA RETURN TO MYANMAR YANGON: An Asean report predicting half a million Rohingya refugees will return to Myanmar in two years has left observers incredulous for glossing over army atrocities, ignoring an ongoing civil war in Rakhine state and failing to mention the persecuted Muslim minority by name.

The leaked report, penned by the Southeast Asian bloc’s“Emergency Response and Assessment Team� (Asean-ERAT) and seen

by Agence France-Presse, is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

It gives a glowing assessment of Myanmar’s efforts to entice Rohingya refugees back from Bangladesh, where some 740,000 have taken shelter in fetid, overcrowded camps.

Claiming to root out insurgents, Myanmar’s military drove the Rohingya from Rakhine and over the border in a 2017 crackdown, the latest in several waves of persecution.

Evidence of widespread murder, rape and arson prompted UN investigators to call for the prosecution of top Myanmar generals for “genocide.�

The two countries signed a repatriation deal in November 2017 but so far virtually no Rohingya have volunteered to return out of fear for their safety and rights.

The “Preliminary Needs Assessment for Repatriation in Rakhine State, Myanmar,� works off the basis of 500,000 Rohingya returning.

That is the official number of refugees

given by Myanmar, well below figures from Bangladesh and the UN. The word “Rohingya� is not used in the report, which instead refers to the community as “Muslims.�

It claims automated rather than manual processing of returnees would mean repatriation will be “completed in a little more than two years.�

The report praises Myanmar on efforts to ensure “smooth and orderly� returns, echoing the Southeast Asian country’s view that delays in repatriation are due to bungled paperwork by Bangladeshi officials.

Bangladesh puts the blame for the setback on Myanmar and says no refugees have yet volunteered to return.

‘Ludicrous’ Amnesty International said it was “astonishing� the report failed to mention the military atrocities that drove the Rohingya out, the continued segregation of those who remained or ongoing armed conflict in Rakhine.

The rights group last week accused the military of committing new “war crimes� in the state as it battles against ethnic Rakhine rebels. “It’s ludicrous to think that returns in this context could be safe, voluntary or dignified,� the group’s Myanmar researcher Laura Haigh told Agence France-

industry show the hollowness of President Donald Trump’s claims to be open to fresh negotiations with Tehran. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that “only one week was needed for the US president’s claim that he was ready to negotiate with Iran to be proven hollow.� His statement came after the US Treasury announced new sanctions on Friday against Iran’s largest and most profitable petrochemicals group PGPIC. Trump said Thursday he would be willing to reopen talks as long as Iran agreed to give up nuclear weapons. But Tehran ruled out talks until the United States is ready to “return to normal.� Mousavi called the new sanctions another instance of “economic terrorism� and a continuation of US “enmity� against Iran.

TOP TORY LEADERSHIP CANDIDATE ADMITS HAVING TAKEN COCAINE LONDON: One of the leading contenders to replace Theresa May as Britain’s next prime minister has admitted to using cocaine two decades ago. Environment Secretary Michael Gove, who is among the frontrunners to succeed May after she resigned as Conservative Party leader on Friday, said he regretted it. He told the Daily Mail that he did drugs about 20 years ago before he was married and added that it was something he “deeply regret.� The 51-year-old Tory MP said he was “a young journalist� when he decided to take cocaine, and that he had not envisaged going

Presse.

An estimated 400,000 Rohingya still live in Rakhine often in conditions Amnesty has likened to “open-air prisons�, languishing in camps or villages for years with scant access to healthcare or education.

The Asean report dismissed the movement restrictions as “short-term inconveniences� and also said local communities “felt safe� around Border Guard Police (BGP) units accused of helping drive the Rohingya out.

Asean-ERAT could not immediately be reached for comment.

The 10-nation bloc normally sticks to diplomatic niceties and refuses to interfere in the internal affairs of member states although Malaysia has openly condemned Myanmar’s treatment of the Rohingya.

Critics accuse Myanmar of playing for time by choosing to bring in Asean on the issue of repatriation — a bloc more sympathetic than the West or the UN. But Asean will not “enhance the (global) credibility of the process in a significant way,� said Soe Myint Aung from the Yangon Centre for Independent Research (YCIR).

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened a preliminary probe into military abuses against the Rohingya The UN refused to comment on the report before receiving it officially. AFP

into politics at the time. May stepped down as Conservative leader on Friday and formally triggered the race for a successor — currently being contested by Gove and 10 other MPs — but will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen.

VENEZUELA’S MADURO SAYS BORDER WITH COLOMBIA TO REOPEN CARACAS: Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Friday ordered the reopening of the country’s border with Colombia in western Tachira state, near where international aid refused by Caracas has amassed.

Announcing the reopening of the frontier on Twitter, Maduro said: “We are a people of peace that strongly defends our independence and self-determination.� The leader, however, did not say whether crucial border bridges, closed since August 2015 after two Venezuelan soldiers were wounded by suspected smugglers, would be unblocked. Venezuela is suffering from shortages of food, medicine and other essentials amid a power struggle between Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has been recognized as interim president by more than 50 countries including the United States. Guaido wanted to bring food and medicine into the country, but the Maduro-backed army blocked the border bridges and prevented the entry of cargo.

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Trump suspends tariffs on Mexico W ASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump announced late Friday that he had suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country “has agreed to take strong measures� to stem THE lOW OF #ENTRAL !MERICAN MIGRANTS INTO THE United States. But the deal the two neighbors agreed to falls short of some of the dramatic overhauls the US had pushed for. ! g53 -EXICO *OINT $ECLAration� released by the State $EPARTMENT SAID THE 53 gWILL IMMEDIATELY EXPAND THE IMplementation� of a program that returns asylum-seekers who cross the southern border TO -EXICO WHILE THEIR CLAIMS ARE ADJUDICATED -EXICO WILL “offer jobs, healthcare and education� to those people, the agreement stated.

-EXICO HAS ALSO AGREED IT said, to take “unprecedented steps to increase enforcement to curb irregular migration,� including the deployment of THE -EXICAN .ATIONAL 'UARD throughout the country, especially on its southern border WITH 'UATEMALA !ND -EXICO is taking “decisive action to dismantle human smuggling and trafficking organizations as well as their illicit financial

and transportation networks,�

THE 3TATE $EPARTMENT SAID The move puts to an end — for now — a threat that had sparked dire warnings from members of Trump’s own party, who warned the tariffs would damage the economy, drive up prices for consumers and imperil an updated North American trade pact. Trump’s Friday night tweet marked a sharp reversal from earlier in the day, when his spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters: “Our position has not changed.

The tariffs are going forward as of Monday.�

-EXICAN 0RESIDENT !NdrĂŠs Manuel LĂłpez Obrador tweeted, “Thanks to the supPORT OF ALL -EXICANS THE IMPOSITION OF TARIFFS ON -EXICAN PRODUCTS EXPORTED TO THE 53! has been avoided.â€? He called

for a gathering to celebrate in Tijuana Saturday.

The changes, in part, continue steps the Trump administration was already taking. The US anNOUNCED IN $ECEMBER THAT IT would make some asylum seekERS WAIT IN -EXICO WHILE THEIR cases were being proceeded — a begrudging agreement with -EXICO THAT HAS TAKEN MONTHS to scale and that has been plagued with glitches, including wrong court dates, travel problems and issues with lawyers reaching their clients.

Homeland Security officials have been ramping up slowly, and were already working to spread the program along the border before the latest blowup.

About 10,000 people have been RETURNED TO -EXICO TO WAIT OUT the processing of their immigration cases since the program beGAN *AN -ORE THAN

migrants are currently crossing the US border each month, but not everyone claims asylum and migrants can wait an entire year before making a claim.

Any sizable increase may also be difficult to achieve. At the San Ysidro crossing alone, -EXICO HAD BEEN PREPARED TO accept up to 120 asylum seekers PER WEEK BUT FOR THE FIRST SIX

weeks only 40 people per week were returned.

Trump had announced the tariff plan last week, declaring IN A TWEET THAT ON *UNE THE US would “impose a 5 percent Tariff on all goods coming into OUR #OUNTRY FROM -EXICO UNTIL such time as illegal migrants COMING THROUGH -EXICO AND INTO OUR #OUNTRY 34/0 u 53 OFkCIALS HAD LAID OUT STEPS -EXICO COULD take to prevent the tariffs, but many had doubts that even those steps would be enough to satisfy Trump on illegal immigration, a signature issue of his presidency and one that he sees as crucial to his 2020 re-election campaign.

After returning from Europe Friday, though, Trump tweeted, “I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreeMENT WITH -EXICO u (E WROTE that the “Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the US on -ONDAY AGAINST -EXICO ARE hereby indefinitely suspended.�

(E SAID -EXICO HAS AGREED to work to “stem the tide of -IGRATION THROUGH -EXICO AND to our Southern Border� and said those steps would “greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal ImMIGRATION COMING FROM -EXICO and into the United States.�

4HE PERCENT TAX ON ALL -EXIcan goods , which would increase every month up to 25 percent under Trump’s plan, wo u l d h ave h a d e n o r m o u s economic implications for both countries. Americans bought BILLION WORTH OF -EXICAN imports last year, led by cars and auto parts. Many members of Trump’s Republican Party and business allies had urged him to reconsider — or at least postpone actually implementing the tariffs as talks continue — citing the potential harm to American consumers and manufactures.

From the moment Trump announced the tariff threat, observers wondered whether he would pull the trigger, noting his habit of creating problems and then claiming credit when he rushes in to solve them.

In late March, Trump threatened to shut the entire US-EXICO BORDER IF -EXICO DIDN T immediately halt illegal immiGRATION *UST A FEW DAYS LATER HE backed off that threat, saying he WAS PLEASED WITH STEPS -EXICO had taken. It was unclear, however, what — if anything — -EXICO HAD CHANGED 53 AND -EXICAN OFFICIALS met for more than 10 hours Friday during a third day of

TALKS AT THE 53 3TATE $EPARTment trying to hash out a deal that would satisfy Trump’s DEMAND THAT -EXICO DRAMATIcally increase its efforts to crack down on migrants.

The talks had been focused, in part, on attempting to reach a compromise on changes that would make it harder for migrants who pass through -EXICO FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO claim asylum in the US, those monitoring the situation said.

-EXICO HAS LONG OPPOSED SUCH a change but appeared open to considering a potential compromise that could include EXCEPTIONS OR WAIVERS FOR DIFferent types of cases. The joint declaration, however makes no mention of the issue. ,EAVING THE 3TATE $EPARTMENT &RIDAY NIGHT -EXICAN &OREIGN Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said he thought the deal struck “a fair balance� because the US “had more drastic proposals and measures at the start.�

But Leticia CalderĂłn Cheluis, A MIGRATION EXPERT AT THE -ORA )NSTITUTE IN -EXICO #ITY SAID the agreement is essentially a series of compromises solely by -EXICO WHICH SHE SAID COMMITted to “a double clamp at both borders.â€?

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Queen honors ‘Crown’ NASA opens space station to visitors star Olivia Colman LONDON: Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman, who will play Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown,� was honored by the monarch on Saturday for her services to British drama.

Colman, 45, was awarded the CBE by the sovereign to mark her RD BIRTHDAY WHICH IS OFkCIALLY celebrated in Britain on the second 3ATURDAY IN *UNE Colman headed a list of stars — and everyday heroes — made comMANDERS #"% OFkCERS /"% OR regular members (MBE) of the -OST %XCELLENT /RDER OF THE "RITISH Empire, the main order of chivalry. “I’m totally thrilled, delighted and humbled to be in the company of these incredible people, most of whom have been nowhere near as visible as I have, but should be — and hopefully now will be,� she said.

Colman won this year’s best actress Academy Award for her

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role as Queen Anne in “The &AVOURITEu AND WILL NEXT PORTRAY Queen Elizabeth in season three of “The Crown.�

Of playing the two, she said: “I kND THE HARDER IS 1UEEN %LIZABETH because everyone knows what she looks like, everyone knows what she sounds like,� she said. “I am loving trying to play her.�

Gong for Grylls TV adventurer Bear Grylls, who also leads the Scouts in Britain, was made an OBE for his services to young people.

Author Lee Child, whose action HERO *ACK 2EACHER HAS BEEN PLAYED on screen by Tom Cruise, received the CBE, as did fellow novelist *OANNA 4ROLLOPE Sarah Waters, famed for her raunchy novels featuring lesbian protagonists, including “Tipping The Velvet,� was made an OBE. In the world of music, singers Elvis Costello and Feargal Sharkey were both given the OBE, accepting establishment endorsements far from their punk roots.

Songwriter Mitch Murray received the CBE. He penned UK number one hits INCLUDING g(OW $O 9OU $O )T u g) Like It� and “The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde�, along with US number ones “I’m Telling You Now�

AND g4HE .IGHT #HICAGO $IED u In sport, there were CBEs for former Manchester United chief EXECUTIVE $AVID 'ILL AND 0HILIP Brook, the outgoing chairman of the All England Club which hosts the Wimbledon tennis championships.

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NEW ADVENTURE

(From left) NASA Public Affairs Officers/ Human Exploration and Operations Stephanie Schierholz, NASA’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Dewit, NASA’s Deputy Director of the International Space Station Robyn Gatens, and NASA’s Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Bill Gerstenmaier attend a news conference at Nasdaq in New York on Friday, June 7, 2019. AFP PHOTO NEW YORK: You’ve heard about the International Space Station for years.

Want to visit?

NASA announced on Friday (Saturday in Manila) that the orbiting outpost is now open for business to private citizens, with THE kRST VISIT EXPECTED TO BE AS EARLY AS NEXT YEAR There is a catch, though: You’ll need to raise your own cash, and it won’t be cheap.

A round-trip ticket likely will cost an estimated $58 million. And accommodations will run about $35,000 per night, for trips of up to 30 DAYS LONG SAID .!3! S CHIEF kNANCIAL OFkCER *EFF $E7IT “But it won’t come with any HilTON OR -ARRIOTT POINTS u $E7IT SAID during a news conference at Nasdaq

in New York City.

Travelers don’t have to be US citizens. People from other countries will ALSO BE ELIGIBLE AS LONG AS THEY lY ON a US-operated rocket.

Since the space shuttle program ENDED IN .!3! HAS lOWN AStronauts to the space station aboard Russian rockets. The agency has conTRACTED WITH 3PACE8 AND "OEING TO lY future crewed missions to the space station. Private citizens would have to make travel arrangements with those private companies to reach orbit. “If a private astronaut is on station, they will have to pay us while they’re there for the life support, the food, the WATER THINGS OF THAT NATURE u $E7IT added. $EPENDING ON THE MARKET THE agency will allow up to two visitors

per year, for now. And the private astronauts will have to meet the same medical standards, training and CERTIkCATION PROCEDURES AS REGULAR crew members.

The space station has welcomed tourists before by way of Russian rockets. In 2001, California businessman $ENNIS 4ITO BECAME THE kRST VISITOR BY paying for a journey and several others have followed.

Friday’s announcement marks the first time NASA is allowing private astronauts on board. The space agency will not be selling directly to customers. Instead it will charge private companies that ferry passengers, which can pass on the costs to visitors, NASA spokeswoman Stephanie Schierholz said in an email.

The program is part of NASA’s efforts to open the station to private industries, which the agency hopes will inherit the orbiting platform someday.

Eventually, the space station will BECOME TOO EXPENSIVE FOR THE GOVERNment to maintain, said Bill Gerstenmaier, a NASA associate administrator. So the idea is to let the private sector start using the station now and perhaps eventually take it over, he said.

4HE .!3! OFkCIALS SAID SOME REVenue from commercial activities will help the agency focus its resources on returning to the moon in 2024, a major goal of the Trump administration.

The agency said this will also reduce THE COST TO 5 3 TAXPAYERS FOR THIS NEXT lunar mission.

AP

G20 URGED TO SPEED UP DIGITAL TAX FUKUOKA, Japan: Top G20 finance officials agreed on Saturday there was an urgent need to find a global system to tax internet giants like Google and Facebook but clashed on the best way to do it.

The G20 has tasked the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to fix an international tax system that has seen some internet heav y weights take advantage of low-tax jurisdictions in places like Ireland and pay next to nothing in other countries where they make huge profits.

OECD chief Angel Gurria presented G20 finance ministers

and central bank chiefs meeting over the weekend in the western Japanese city of Fukuoka with a “roadmap,� already signed off by 129 countries, in a bid to clinch a long-term solution by 2020. “We have to hurry up,� stressed French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire during a panel discussion of top policymakers before the G20 meeting officially opened.

Le Maire called for a more ambitious timeframe to forge a global consensus, saying: “The right schedule is to find a compromise by the end of this year.�

British finance minister Philip Hammond said taxing internet giants fairly was a response to

something that is “perceived by our population to be a gross injustice in our tax system.�

Ministers are weighing a new tax policy based on the amount of business a company does in a country, not where it is headquartered.

But there are rival proposals in the mix, including a wider US-led approach that could affect European and Asian multinationals in other sectors than technology.

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took a blunt view of policies in Britain and France, which have already introduced their own taxes on digital players, given a lack of global consensus.

“I would say the US has significant concerns with the two current taxes that are being proposed by France and the UK but let me give them some good credit for proposing them in the sense (that) they have created an urgency to deal with this issue,� said Mnuchin. “Although I don’t like them, I do appreciate the impetus for these issues,� added the top US finance official. “We are not looking to rewrite the entire tax code, but we do need to look at the balance between what may be the issue in digital and perhaps how this new environment affects non-digital

companies as well,� he said.

While there were gaps on the exact make -up of the reform, the policymakers agreed there needed to be a global approach to taxing the big internet firms.

Gurria said there was a risk of “cacophony� and a “race to the bottom� without an agreed global framework and Mnuchin agreed that “having a fragmented tax approach is not good for any of us.�

Ahead of the meeting, campaign group Oxfam said the Fukuoka meeting was a “unique chance to put a stop to corporate tax dodging and damaging tax competition.�

AFP

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IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE AVAILMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE/SHARE FROM THE UNIVERSAL CHARGE FOR THE REHABILITATION AND MANAGEMENT OF WATERSHED AREAS (PLAN 16)

NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION, Applicant x-------------------------------------------------x NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Notice is hereby given that on 14 March 2019, Petitioner National Power &RUSRUDWLRQ 13& ÂżOHG D Petition dated 08 March 2019, seeking the availment of the Environmental Charge (EC)/Share from the Universal Charge (UC) for the proposed operations plan for Calendar Year 2019, referred to as “Plan 16â€?, for the rehabilitation and management of watershed areas.

The pertinent allegations of the said Petition are hereunder quoted as follows: 1. Petitioner is a government owned-and-controlled corporation created and existing under and by virtue of Republic Act No. 6935, as amended (NPC Charter), ZLWK SULQFLSDO RIÂżFH DGGUHVV DW 13& 2IÂżFH %XLOGLQJ &RPSOH[ 4XH]RQ $YHQXH &RUQHU %,5 5RDG 'LOLPDQ 4XH]RQ &LW\ where it may be served with notices and other processes of the +RQRUDEOH &RPPLVVLRQ 2. Under the NPC Charter, particularly Section 3, paragraph (N) thereof, Petitioner is vested with the power to exercise complete jurisdiction and control over watersheds surrounding the reservoir of plants and/or SURMHFWV LW FRQVWUXFWHG 3.

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(Lower Agno) which is being managed by Petitioner for San Roque Multi-Purpose Project by virtue of PD 2320, and Lake Lanao-Agus River and Pulangi Watershed Area which Petitioner has a Memorandum of $JUHHPHQW ZLWK WKH 'HSDUWPHQW RI (QYLURQPHQW DQG 1DWXUDO 5HVRXUFHV 11. Plan 16 still forms part of the original 10-year Integrated Watershed 0DVWHU 3ODQ ,:03 ZKLFK ZDV DSSURYHG E\ WKH 1DWLRQDO 3RZHU %RDUG last 27 September 2018 as per Resolution No. 2018-040. Likewise, Plan 16 is crafted with reference to the previous proposed plans submitted for WKH DSSURYDO RI WKH +RQRUDEOH &RPPLVVLRQ

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6. Under the EPIRA, Petitioner is entitled to the Environmental Charge (EC) equivalent to one-fourth of one centavo per kilowatt-hour sales (P0.0025/kWh), which forms part of the Universal Charge (UC). This environmental fund is intended solely for watershed rehabilitation and management and is being managed by Petitioner under existing arrangements. In order to avail said EC, Petitioner is required to submit to the Honorable Commission a petition for availment of the UC-EC in relation to the proposed watershed rehabilitation and management SURMHFWV RQ RU EHIRUH 0DUFK HYHU\ \HDU +HQFH WKLV SHWLWLRQ 7.

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15. In compliance with Section 2 (b), Article II of the Rules, Petitioner furnished a copy of the instant petition to the Sangguniang Panlungsod DQG 2IÂżFH WKH &LW\ 0D\RU RI 4XH]RQ &LW\ ZKHUH 3HWLWLRQHU SULQFLSDOO\ operates, and publish the same in a newspaper of general circulation.

(Attached as Annexes “N� and “O� are proofs of service and publication of the Petition.)

WHEREFORE, premises considered, Petitioner prays that the instant petition be APPROVED by the Honorable Commission.

Petitioner prays for other just and equitable relief. )LQGLQJ WKH LQVWDQW Petition WR EH VXI¿FLHQW LQ IRUP DQG VXEVWDQFH ZLWK WKH required fees having been paid, the Commission hereby sets the determination of compliance with the jurisdictional requirements, expository presentations, pretrial conference, and presentation of evidence on the following dates and venues: DATE and TIME 13 June 2019 (Thursday) Two o’clock in the afternoon (2:00 P.M.) 20 June 2019 (Thursday) Ten o’clock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) 27 June 2019 (Thursday) Ten o’clock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) 09 July 2019 (Tuesday) Nine o’clock in the morning (9:00 A.M.) 18 July 2019 (Thursday) Ten o’clock in the morning (10:00 A.M.)

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All persons who have an interest in the subject matter of the instant case may EHFRPH D SDUW\ E\ ¿OLQJ ZLWK WKH &RPPLVVLRQ D YHUL¿HG 3HWLWLRQ WR ,QWHUYHQH at OHDVW ¿YH GD\V SULRU WR WKH LQLWLDO KHDULQJ DQG VXEMHFW WR WKH UHTXLUHPHQWV XQGHU Rule 9 of the 2006 Rules of Practice and Procedure, indicating therein the docket number and title of the case and stating the following: 1) The petitioner’s name and DGGUHVV

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2) The nature of petitioner’s interest in the subject matter of the proceeding and the way and manner in which such interest is affected by the issues LQYROYHG LQ WKH SURFHHGLQJ DQG

Plan 16 is crafted in order to intensify and strengthen Petitioner’s undertakings to address the issue on the uncontrolled deforestation HVSHFLDOO\ LQ ZDWHUVKHG DUHDV )RU WKH SDVW \HDUV

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All other persons who may want their views known to the Commission with UHVSHFW WR WKH VXEMHFW PDWWHU RI WKH FDVH PD\ ÂżOH WKHLU 2SSRVLWLRQ RU &RPPHQW thereon at any stage of the proceeding before Petitioner rest its case, subject to the requirements under Rule 9 of the 2006 Rules of Practice and Procedure. No particular form of Opposition or Comment is required, but the document, letter, or writing should contain the following:

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All such persons who wish to have a copy of the Petition may request from Petitioner that they be furnished with the same, prior to the date of the initial hearing. Petitioner is hereby directed to furnish all those making such request with copies of the Petition and its attachments, subject to the reimbursement of reasonable photocopying costs. Any such person may likewise examine the Petition DQG RWKHU SHUWLQHQW UHFRUGV ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &RPPLVVLRQ during the standard RIÂżFH KRXUV WITNESS, the Honorable Chairperson and CEO, AGNES VST DEVANADERA, and the Honorable Commissioners CATHERINE P. MACEDA, ALEXIS M. LUMBATAN and PAUL CHRISTIAN M. CERVANTES, Energy Regulatory Commission, this 22nd day of April 2019 in Pasig City.

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Pag-IBIG releases record-high P11.67B multi-purpose loans in Q1 2019 I

N the first three months of 2019, Pag-IBIG Fund disbursed a record-high P11.67 billion in multi-purpose loans (MPL), otherwise known as cash loans, to assist 571,681 members. MPL disbursement for THE kRST QUARTER OF REGISTERED a 7 percent year-on-year growth and exceeded the P10.92 billion released in the same period last year by P 751 million. The amount of cash loans and number of members assisted by the agency through its MPL program are both the highest for any January-March period. “We are exerting all efforts to help Pag-IBIG members following the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to provide Filipinos with affordable loans so that they

will not resort to loan sharks. In THE kRST QUARTER OF -0, DISbursements helped 571,681 memBERS WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE kNANCIAL needs,� said Secretary Eduardo del Rosario, chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and the Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees.

With Pag-IBIG Fund’s MPL PROGRAM QUALIkED MEMBERS CAN borrow up to 80 percent of their total Pag-IBIG Regular Savings, which consist of their monthly contributions, their employer’s contributions, and accumulated dividends earned. The loan is payable within 24 months and comes WITH A DEFERRED kRST PAYMENT 4HE MPL comes at an interest rate of PERCENT PER ANNUM ! SIGNIk-

cant part of the income derived by Pag-IBIG Fund from the loan program is returned to its members in the form of dividends. “While Pag-IBIG is known for our housing loan programs, our multi-purpose loan program serves as an affordable and readily-accessible source of cash loans. The MPL proceeds can be used for tuition fees, medical expenses, minor home improvement, capital for business, or even for vacation expenses,� said Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive /FkCER !CMAD 2IZALDY -OTI “We understand that our members borrow through MPL because of an immediate need, so we made sure that we will be able to process their loan applications promptly.

7ITH THE STABILIZATION OF OUR UPgraded system last year, members are now able to receive their loan proceeds in an average of 1.7 working days. This faster processing time allowed us to serve more members, WHICH IS RElECTED IN THE PERCENT growth in the number of loan releases or an additional 57,865 members we have served from January to March this year against same period in 2018,� he added.

In total, the Pag-IBIG Fund released P 12.05 billion in short term loans benefitting 593,269 MEMBERS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF this year. This includes the amount disbursed through its MPL Program and the P384.03 million in calamity loans it released to aid 21,588 members.

QC Public Affairs Department launches children’s book on disaster preparedness

Q Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista presents copies of “Handa Ako� to Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones during an inauguration in Flora A. Ylagan High School on May 21.

IN its commitment to keep the residents well updated and informed especially in times of emergency and disaster, the QueZON #ITY GOVERNMENT RELEASED “Handa Ako,� a children’s book on disaster preparedness.

Mayor-elect Joy Belmonte and Vice Mayor-elect Gian Sotto led the book launching ceremony ON -AY DURING THE lAG RAISING CEREMONY AT THE 1UEZON #ITY (ALL “Handa Ako� is a primer on

disaster awareness and preparedness for children written

by Liwliwa Malabed and published by Adarna House.

The book features basic and easy to understand information with colorful illustrations by Mia Lagos. “This is good. I will give this immediately to my son because he’s always asking me on what to do in times of disaster,� Belmonte said.

Over 15,000 copies of “Handa Ako� will be distributed to the

Q Mayor-elect Joy Belmonte and Vice Mayor-elect Gian Sotto led the book launching ceremony during the flag-raising ceremony at the Quezon City Hall.

Social Services and Development Department (SSDD) for the day CARE CENTERS 1UEZON #ITY 0UBLIC Library, and the city’s public elementary and secondary schools.

-EANWHILE 1UEZON #ITY Mayor Herbert Bautista handed over copies of “Handa Ako� to Department of Education secretary Leonor Briones during an inauguration in Flora A. Ylagan High School last Tuesday, 21 May. “Whether natural or man-made

disasters, having pamphlets or books to read is really important for students. They can bring the book home, but as much as possible after they use it, students should leave it to other kids to read,� Mayor Bautista said. “Handa Ako� is a project of the 1UEZON #ITY 0UBLIC !FFAIRS AND Information Services Department (PAISD) together with the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management /FkCE 1# $22-/

JDA hosts annual Supply Chain Asean Summit *$! 3OFTWARE )NC HOSTED THE kFTH annual JDA Supply Chain Asean Summit (SCAS) on May 23 in City OF $REAMS 0ARAÄAQUE #ITY AND invited the media to understand more what the company is all about, showcasing its supply chain platform strategy to accelerate business’ digital transformations.

The event titled “Seamless supply chain for seamless customer experience,� highlighted to the audience of retail, manufacturing, and logistics professionals the power of an Artificial Intelligence(AI)/ Machine Learning(ML)-enabled SaaS platform that will allow companies increase their competitive edge and positively impact the bottom line.

As Asean businesses strive to integrate as a region, JDA’s

Vishal Dhawan, Growth Markets vice president, kicked off the event by setting the context on how JDA, through its cognitive, connected, end-to-end supply chain platform can help companies integrate their entire supply chain systems and network with their existing and future partner ecosystem. This, future-proof MOONSHOT HE EMPHASIZED WAS the way forward to achieving an autonomous supply chain.

In his keynote address, Martin Dube, APAC Group vice president, elaborated on the digital revolution trends as seen in manufacturing retail and logistics domains and the power of new pervasive technologies like AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) will help drive faster results IN ACHIEVING HIGHER EFkCIENCY

Q During the summit, Martin Dube (left), APAC, JDA Software Inc.Group vice president, exchanges pleasantries with John Boe, senior director of Genie Technologies Consulting Services.

CFO gets ‘personal’ in ING’s mission for children INSIDE the modern Ayala Tower /NE BUILDING IN THE COUNTRY S knancial and business hub, some 20 children excitedly gathered at the Manila branch of ING Bank.

They switched off the lights and danced in the dark with their neon costumes to Jim Brickman’s “Your Love (Is the Greatest Gift of All)� to surprise ING Philippines’ Chief &INANCE /FkCER $OMINGO 'AVINO Jr., on his 50th birthday. “Sir Dom,� as they fondly call him, fought back tears as he thanked the kids for their joyful act of gratitude.

The kids are “child leaders� from the impoverished Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila, which has been home to the ING Learning Center (ILC) program. For nearly 15 years now, the program has been nurtured by the Dutch kNANCIAL INSTITUTION UNDER 'AVINO WHO

joined the company in 1994. “I took over ING’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in 2008 and introduced some upgrades to the ILC, which was already running for three years back then,� said Gavino, who also heads the CSR Committee of ING Bank Manila. “I remember we were so bent on getting our employees engaged in the cause so we paired off each volunteer with a child leader in our ‘big brother, big sister’ program for focused coaching and mentoring.�

ING child leaders receive weekly tutorial lessons on math, English, and reading from ING employee volunteers. They then “pay it forward� by tutoring younger learners, as well as actively participate in village-based child welfare activities. In turn, they QUALIFY FOR ).' "ANK S FULL HIGH SCHOOL or college scholarships that cover full

tuition, book expenses, uniforms, transportation, and other allowances.

ING’s scholarship program covers prestigious schools such as University of Sto. Tomas, Far Eastern University, Letran High School, Ateneo de Manila

University, De La Salle University, and University of the Philippines. ING also holds summer enrichment activiTIES AND kNANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS

not only for the child leaders, but also FOR THE PARENTS OF THE BENEkCIARIES

Shop and win your dream ride with Wilcon AS a way of giving back to its shoppers for making Wilcon Depot the most preferred and reliable home retail partner of homeowners and builders in the Philippines, Wilcon Depot launched its Wilcon Win Your Dream Ride 0ROMO ONE OF ITS BIGGEST RAFlE PROMOtions to date, where it gives six lucky customers a chance to drive home a brand-new Toyota Fortuner car.

Running now until June 30, cusTOMERS WILL GET ONE ELECTRONIC RAFlE entry for every P5,000 worth of online or in-store purchase from Wilcon. To join, customers must register and submit their entries online with the generATED RAFlE CODE FROM THEIR RECEIPTS Shop now and have your homes FILLED WITH 7ILCON S HIGH QUALITY products to get a chance to win your

dream ride with Wilcon.

Wilcon Depot keeps on providing AMAZING TREATS AND BOUNDLESS SHOPping experience to all of its valued customers nationwide. You can now enjoy and take advantage of the rewarding convenience of shopping online with Wilcon by simply visiting www.shop.wilcon.com.ph.

AUB steady growth performance serves as solid foundation for much stronger 2019 MANUEL 'OMEZ IN PHOTO PRESIdent of Asia United Bank (AUB), one of the country’s fastest-growing publicly listed banks, reported sustained growth in 2018, during the annual stockholder’s meeting. He placed much deserved credit on the ability of the entire institution to remain agile in changing times.

The 2018 full-year performance of the bank resulted in an overall net income of 16 percent with the 19 percent increase in net interest income as main earnings driver.

Furthermore, the report attributed further growth to posted year-on-year 19 percent increase in assets, 19 percent increase in loans, and 21 percent increase in deposits.

Embracing technology-driven transformation, strategic partnerships, and critical alliances, as well as enhanced customer experiences, AUB has managed to remain steadfast in its commitment to fully understand and anticipate client needs. These innovations HAVE ALLOWED !5" TO REALIZE HEADWAYS in the consumer market particularly in the QR payment acceptance among local merchants after their development

of the AUB Paymate app.

'OMEZ SAID g4HE !5" 0AYMATE app, our 2017 digital innovation that enabled accredited merchants to accept QR payments, allowed AUB TO GAIN MORE GROUNDS IN THIS kELD With our partnership with WeChat in 2017, AUB was the pioneer Philippine QR Partner of e-wallet giants AliPay and UnionPay.�

The bank’s Board of Directors, approved the declaration of cash dividends amounting to One Peso and Eighty Centavos (P1.80) per share which is to be paid in two tranches.

4HE kRST TRANCHE S AMOUNT OF DIVIDEND is P1.00/share with a record date of June 17, 2019 and payment date of July 11, 2019. The second tranche’s amount of dividend is P0.80/share with a record date of September 20 and payment date of October 16.

A beach for millennials FROM THE MAKERS OF )NlATABLE )SLAND Subic and The Dessert Museum Manila, The newest destination in Cebu right now is dubbed as the millennial beach with pastel colors and eye candy concept, Happy Beach PH is along Buyong Road, Tambuli Beach , Maribago, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu with lots in stores for you.

-ILLENNIALS lOCK FOR THE INSTAGRAM WORTHY BEACH WHICH IS THE kRST IN THE Philippines. They got one of a kind attractions both on-and off-shore!

Introducing the all new Happy Jungle Lounge, and crowd favorites such as THE 0INK "ALI ,OUNGE )NlATABLE )SLAND and of course, the world-renowned Unicorn Island. All these and more can be found in the Queen City of the Southern Philippines — Cebu.

According to Andria Nicolas, 19 from Pasig, “Compare to other resorts destinations, Happy Beach offers a very

affordable cost of accommodation to their exclusive 16 rooms instagram friendly facility and a lot of activities tucked in the package. There are so many food selections also in their restaurant where no other resorts AROUND THE AREA CAN OFFER )T S THE kRST IN the country and the whole family not just millennials enjoyed the resort, we have three seniors with us and they are OVERlOWING WITH GLADNESS THE STAFFS are very friendly and the activities are UNIQUE ALL INTO ONE DESTINATION u Wherever you look at, you can’t wait to take photos because of the pink, blue and yellow interior and exterior designs and to bring the guests beach experience to a new level, they collaborated with several artists and designers to bring life to their Happy Jungle Lounge. It’s a rainbow paradise!

For more information, visit hello@ happybeach.ph.

Freedom, food, and festivity at Greenfield City’s Independence Day Sale FEEL free to splurge on great barGAINS AND GREAT FOOD AT 'REENkELD City’s Independence Day Weekend Sale on June 12 to 16.

Release your inner-shopaholic with discounts of up to 80 percent at select shops at Paseo Outlets, Laguna Central, and Arcadia.

The following brands and their biggest outlet stores in the country will BE PARTICIPATING IN THE SALE ADIDAS

Converse Philippines, Oakley Vault, Giordano, and Nine West. The country’s only outlet stores of Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, west elm, Speedo, !MERICAN %AGLE /UTkTTERS AND .Ational Book Store will also be joining.

Other participating brands include .IKE ,EVI S 5NDER !RMOUR -IZUNO

Speedo, Fusion, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Bench along with the international brands they distribute LOCALLY SUCH AS -OTHERCARE ,A 3ENZA

and Cotton On, and Skechers.

Liberate yourself from hunger

WITH THE UNIQUE FLAVORS OF THE 3OUTHERN 4AGALOG AT FOOD BAZAARS THAT OFFER POPULAR #ALABARZON DElights, such as buko pie, longganisa, coffee, and much more.

To unleash the festive spirit, there will also be performances OF TRADITIONAL #ALABARZON DANCES DURING THE EVENT 4HE BIGGEST kLM FESTIVAL OF #ALABARZON Pelikultura, will also take place and will feature INDEPENDENT kLMS THAT TELL STORIES OF the region’s vibrant culture.

As one occasion ends, another begins. Father’s Day falls on the last day of the Independence Day Weekend Sale. Awaiting the men at 'REENkELD #ITY ARE AN OUTDOOR BARbecue with activities for the whole family, and an expo showcasing high-end cars and motorcycles.

Stay updated by following the Paseo /UTLETS SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES @paseooutLETSGREENkELDCITY on Facebook and @ paseoutlets on Instagram.

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AKLAND, Calif.: The biggest challenge of this kVE YEAR RUN FOR the Golden State 7ARRIORS HAS ARRIVED

7IN THREE IN A ROW TWO OF THEM on the road — or else.

It is quite the predicament, and one that they’ve never faced in the NBA Finals. Golden State is ON THE BRINK OF BEING DETHRONED as champions, after a 105-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night put the Warriors in a 3-1 hole in this title series.

Game 5 is Monday in Toronto, WHICH WILL SPEND THE NEXT THREE days in delirious anticipation of seeing the Larry O’Brien Trophy getting hoisted on Canadian soil. “It’s not over,� Warriors guard Stephen Curry said. “It’s not a GOOD FEELING RIGHT NOW OBVIOUSLY

BUT WE HAVE BEEN ON BOTH SIDES OF it. And for us it’s an opportunity FOR US TO JUST lIP THIS WHOLE SERIES on its head, and you got to do it one game at a time. It sounds clichÊ — and for us that is literALLY THE ONLY WAY WE RE GOING TO GET BACK IN THIS SERIES ‡ IS GIVE EVERYTHING WE GOT FOR MINUTES

everybody that sets foot on that lOOR IN 'AME u 4HEY VE BEEN DOWN BEFORE BACK IN IN THE 7ESTERN #ONFERENCE kNALS AGAINST +EVIN $URANT AND /KLAHOMA #ITY "UT THEY NEEDED TO WIN ONLY ONCE ON THE ROAD TO PULL OFF THAT COMEBACK g9OU JUST TRY TO WIN ONE GAME u Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. g4HAT S WHAT WE DID A FEW YEARS AGO against OKC. Win one game, and THEN YOU MOVE FORWARD 3O THAT S OUR FOCUS NOW 7E LL lY TO 4ORONTO

Q Pascal Siakam (No. 43) of the Toronto Raptors is defended by Shaun Livingston (No. 34) and Stephen Curry (No. 30) of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game Four of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on Saturday in Oakland, California. AFP PHOTO

In big trouble: Warriors trail Raptors 3-1 in NBA Finals 3ATURDAY AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE kLM SEE WHAT WE CAN DO BETTER AND TRY TO WIN A GAME 7E HAVE WON A LOT OF GAMES OVER THE YEARS SO WE LL TRY TO WIN ANOTHER ONE u Kerr is fond of saying that the Warriors have seen everything in THESE kVE SEASONS 4HEY HAVE NOW ANYWAY 4HEY VE BLOWN A LEAD ‡ THE 2016 NBA Finals against CleveLAND FALLING TWICE AT HOME IN that collapse. But the Warriors’ COLLAPSE THAT YEAR WAS DUE IN PART TO !NDREW "OGUT GETTING HURT IN Game 5 and Draymond Green

losing his cool and earning a one-game suspension.

The Raptors have no such injury concerns, no such behavioral matTERS TO DEAL WITH RIGHT NOW “They’re a great team,� Warriors guard Klay Thompson said.

4HEY VE RALLIED FROM DOWN But they’re 1-5 against the RapTORS THIS SEASON AND NOW NEED TO WIN THREE IN A ROW AGAINST A TEAM THAT HAS HAD ALL THE ANSWERS against them. “We haven’t done anything yet,�

2APTORS GUARD +YLE ,OWRY SAID The Raptors are as poised as

can be.

4HEY WERE IN TROUBLE IN EACH OF THE kRST THREE ROUNDS OF THESE PLAYOFFS ‡ DOWN TO /RLANDO

DOWN TO 0HILADELPHIA DOWN TO -ILWAUKEE )T STEELED THEM Toronto got better every step of THE WAY 'OLDEN 3TATE LOOKED THE EXACT opposite on Friday night. The 7ARRIORS ARE STILL WITHOUT +EVIN $URANT ENDURED A NIGHT WHERE #URRY STRUGGLED AND WHERE THEIR biggest boosts came from ThompSON RETURNING FROM A BALKY HAMstring and Kevon Looney playing

through the pain of a cartilage injury in his upper body.

The Warriors made a run. CurRY S POINTER WITH MINUTES LEFT PULLED 'OLDEN 3TATE WITHIN EIGHT and gave the Warriors a chance.

They scored three points the rest OF THE WAY g9OU GOT TO WIN THREE GAMES IN A ROW u 7ARRIORS FORWARD $RAYMOND 'REEN SAID g7E HAVE WON THREE GAMES IN A ROW BEFORE (OWEVER you got to get that done, you just got to get it done.�

4HEY MAY HAVE WALKED OFF THE court at Oracle Arena for the last

TIME WITH THE TEAM MOVING ACROSS the bay to San Francisco and the BRAND NEW #HASE #ENTER NEXT SEASON 4HEY KNOW THE STAKES THEY KNOW THAT THE ROSTER MAY CHANGE IN SOME BIG WAYS THIS SUMMER AND NOBODY KNOWS IF $URANT WILL BE ready for Game 5. +ERR SAID HE DOESN T THINK OF THIS as daunting. “We go to Toronto, and this is WHAT WE DO FOR A LIVING WE PLAY BASKETBALL u +ERR SAID g3O WE LOOK FORWARD TO PLAYING ANOTHER BASKETBALL GAME IN AN EXCITING ATMOsphere, and the ultimate test.� AP

How the Southeast Alaska, Meralco collide in Antipolo Asian Games started (Part 1)

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HE 2019 budget had been signed. The mid-term elections over. Preparations for the 30th Southeast Asian Games the country is hosting November 30 to December 11 this year should’ve turned fever pitch at this time, a little over kVE MONTHS FROM NOW But no, instead of that happening, politics still prevails among WARRING CAMPS WITHIN THEN 0HILippine Olympic Committee on WHOSE SOLDIERS PREPARATIONS AND actual competitions, etc lie.

7HY ONLY TWO WEEKS AGO 0/# 0RESIDENT 2ICKY 6ARGAS WHO ALONG WITH HIS ALLIES ASSUMED HELM TWO years ago, altered the composition of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) on suspicion that the FORMER BODY WAS SABOTAGING WHAT his group had started in their efFORTS TO INSTITUTE REFORMS WITHIN THE entire leadership.

-EANWHILE EVERYTHING LOOK TO have been at a standstill, including the most important training OF ATHLETES WHO ARE TO CARRY THE country’s colors in their efforts to recapture the glory of the FilipiNOS CAMPAIGN WHEN THEY scooped up the overall chamPIONSHIP FOR THE kRST TIME SINCE joining the SEA Games FederaTION IN ALONG WITH )NDONEsia and Brunei Darussalam.

4HAT WAS WHEN THE FORMER kVE NATION 3OUTHEAST !SIAN 0ENinsular Games (SEAP) made up of Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, 3INGAPORE AND 6IETNAM WAS EXPANDED TO WHAT IS NOW AN 11-country conclave.

For more than four decades since then, the SEA Games has WITNESSED THE GLITTER AND AND HONOR OF THE MEDALS WON AND REcords established by the best and THE kNEST ATHLETES IN THE REGION )T HAS PUT FORTH AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT Southeast Asia has to offer to the REST OF THE SPORTING WORLD Most importantly, it has successfully brought unity and solidarity among its member countries.

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN EDDIE G. ALINEA 4HE &IRST 3%!0 'AMES WAS HELD in Thailand from December 12-to 17 in 1959. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, himself an Olympian, opened the meet. Over 5,650 athletes and OFFICIALS TOOK PART IN THE EVENTS held at the National Stadium in "ANGKOK (OST 4HAIS WERE JOINED by the Malaysians, Burmese, Laos, 3INGAPOREANS AND 6IETNAMESE The hosts bagged 35 of the 62 GOLD MEDALS AT STAKE IN ATHLETICS

BADMINTON BASKETBALL BOXING

CYCLING FOOTBALL LAWN TENNIS

SHOOTING TABLE TENNIS SWIMMING

VOLLEYBALL AND WEIGHTLIFTING 4WO YEARS LATER IN "URMA

PARTICIPANTS SHOWED UP FROM December 11-16 for the second edition of the biennial meet at the Arengsan Memorial Stadium WHERE HOST "URMESE EMERGED ON TOP BY KEEPING IN ITS SHORE OF 79 gold medals contested .

-ALAYSIA TOOK THE HONOR OF staging the 1965 Games after ,AOS BEGGED OFF DUE TO kNANCIAL CONSTRAINTS 4HERE WERE NO 'AMES held in 1963. The Kuala Lumpur 'AMES WERE HELD FROM $ECEMBER WITH SOME ATHLETES AND OFkCIALS TAKING PART )T WAS THE START of a continuous biennial celebration of the regional sporting event WITH 4HAILAND AGAIN kNISHING .O WITH OF GOLD DISPUTED Thailand hosted the Games for the second time in 1967, repeating as overall champion WITH A GOLD STRIKE "URMA

LIKEWISE REPEATED AS HOST IN and duplicated, too, its 1961 HOSTING AS OVERALL CHAMP WITH A 57 gold medal harvest.

4HE 4HAIS REIGNED SUPREME ANEW in 1971 in Malaysia, in 1973 in Singapore and 1975, again in its home turf, until it met its match in NEWCOMER )NDONESIA WHICH WAS TO challenge the them for supremacy since its acceptance in the SEAG Federation fold in 1977.

ALASKA and Meralco are on a hunt FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE VICTORY WHEN they clash at 4:30 p.m. today in 3EASON 0HILIPPINE "ASKETBALL Association Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City.

4HE TWO TEAMS BOTH HOLDING A WIN LOSS RECORD ARE EAGER TO BREAK THE DEADLOCK AT THE FOURTH TO kFTH PLACES “We play Meralco Sunday night.

They beat us in a tune up, and I KNOW COACH .ORMAN "LACK IS A great coach and they just got Raymond Almazan. They are arguably the most disciplined team in the LEAGUE u SAID !LASKA COACH !LEX Compton.

6IC -ANUEL WHO RETURNED LAST Wednesday after recovering from A BACK INJURY HE SUSTAINED IN LAST year’s Governors’ Cup contributed SIX POINTS TO !LASKA S VICTORY over Magnolia.

-ERALCO COACH .ORMAN "LACK SAID THAT THE RETURN OF POWER FORWARD -ANUEL HAS INSPIRED THE !CES Meralco beat an undermanned Phoenix Pulse, 101-95, in its previous GAME BEHIND IMPORT 'ANI ,AWAL S

Q Vic Manuel of Alaska prepares to drives on Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang and Paul Lee during a Season 44 PBA Commissioner’ Cup game on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum. PBA MEDIA BUREAU PHOTO points and 26 rebounds. The Bolts are hoping to sustain its three-game WINNING RUN AGAINST !LASKA “We don’t have much rest beTWEEN THIS GAME &RIDAY S GAME WITH 0HOENIX AND NEXT GAME !LASKA )T SEEMS WITH THE RE ENTRY OF 6IC -ANUEL ) AM NOT SURE WHAT HE DID

MUCH PRODUCTION WISE LAST GAME

but it really energized those guys,�

SAID "LACK Raymond Almazan played only for 13 minutes scoring three points IN HIS DEBUT WITH THE "OLTS -EANWHILE 2AIN OR 3HINE AIMS FOR BACK TO BACK WINS WHEN

it faces Phoenix Pulse (1-2) in the 6:45 p.m. game.

4HE %LASTO 0AINTERS POWERED BY Rey Nambatac’s 30 points, routed Barangay Ginebra San Miguel,

ON &RIDAY 4HE 'IN +INGS FINALLY ENTERED THE WIN COLUMN after four games.JOSEF T. RAMOS

Triple G bares gripes about how boxing sets bouts NEW YORK: Gennady Golovkin has some gripes about the way boxing is handled.

Not the competition in the ring itself, but what goes on in arranging top bouts.

Triple G will not be facing a highly ranked opponent Saturday night when he fights Steve Rolls at Madison Square Garden, though Rolls is undefeated.

Yes, there have been a bunch of megafights in the last two years, and a third Canelo Alvarez vs. Golovkin middleweight classic could be ahead if Triple G handles Rolls. But there also are the lopsided matchups that, in Triple G’s estimation, don’t advance the sport. “I can’t change many things when you look at what boxing is now,� said Golovkin, who for a rare moment has no titles when he takes on his Canadian opponent. “It seems (people) are more looking from the standpoint of money and profit and boxing being more of a business than sport. That’s what needs to change the most. “It’s bad for the athletes and for sports in general, this situation.�

In some weight classes, it’s unavoidable: There simply aren’t enough quality fighters to set up attractive bouts. That’s not true at all among the middleweights,

super middleweights, welterweights, lightweights and featherweights. Plus, Andy Ruiz Jr.’s mammoth upset of Anthony Joshua for four heavyweight belts last weekend at the Garden has added some pop to the most ballyhooed division.

So top-flight fights should be the rule, not the exception, in those loaded divisions, Golovkin believes.

Triple G-Canelo would be as popular as any potential match, and they both have lucrative contracts with DAZN, which will stream Saturday night’s feature attraction. Alvarez also took on one of the division’s best when he defended his titles in a close bout with Daniel Jacobs, who also had a tight loss to Golovkin.

That’s exactly what the Kazakh star (381-1, 34 KOs) wants to see: premier bouts. “When we signed the new deal with DAZN, we were looking for who would fit, who would fit at the Garden,� said Tom Loeffler, Kolovkin’s promoter. “It was kind of a short period of time in terms of announcing the fight. And we went through a list of names. A lot of guys weren’t available. Lou (DiBella, Rolls’ promoter) knew that we were looking for a fight; he called me. ... As soon as that fight was proposed, Steve Rolls signed on the dotted line. He had no hesitation.

“He’s undefeated. He’s from Canada.

DAZN is trying to expand their business worldwide, and they like the fact that he’s from Canada, to increase the subscription base up there in Canada. So that’s how that came together.�

Rolls (19-0, 10 KOs) could turn this fight into one of those shockers if he can emulate Ruiz; he’s using the same dressing room the new heavyweight champion did.

Triple G is aware of that. “I respect Steve, because I understood he’s professional athlete and professional boxer,� Golovkin said. “This is not a game for me and for him. And I believe this is the biggest chance for him.

I remember my situation (when first fighting at the Garden in 2013). I remember my position like Steve Rolls’ feels for right now, my first fight in Madison Square Garden. Just undefeated, nobody beat me.

Just nobody knows how I am doing this.

This is a big point, it’s more interesting.�

Should Rolls get on, well, a roll, things might get very interesting. “I don’t think people are considering me just a write-off or a victim like they were

Q Gennady Golovkin, of Kazakhstan, boxes during a workout in New York. AP PHOTO before,� Rolls said, referencing Ruiz’s triumph. “I think now people are starting to think, hey, listen, you know what? This is a live fight. “But Golovkin, man ... one of the very dominant middleweights within the past few eras. But we have Plan A, B and C. I know I have the ability to adapt in there.

So we’re more focused on what Golovkin did well and what his strengths were, and we’re going to try and hopefully take that away from him.�

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ONG POND, Pa.: Kyle Busch tossed his young son in the air twice in victory lane and sprayed champagne toward anyone dry within reach. The good times and NASCAR milestones keep piling up for Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing.

(ECK "USCH MIGHT EVEN GIVE HIS 0OCONO 2ACEWAY TROPHY TO HIS WIFE FOR A BIRTHDAY PRESENT 4AKE 3UNDAY "USCH MATCHED (ALL OF &AME DRIVER 2USTY 7ALLACE FOR NINTH ON THE .!3#!2 #UP 3ERIES CAREER VICTORY LIST WITH (E WON FOR THE FOURTH TIME THIS SEASON !ND THE SEASON OF *'2 THAT ALREADY INCLUDES A $AYTONA CHAMPIONSHIP AND A (ALL OF &AME NOD FOR PATRIARCH *OE 'IBBS SHOWS NO SIGN OF TAPERING OFF 3O +YLE 7HY SO GLUM g!M ) A POSITIVE PERSON u "USCH ASKED g)T S RARE u "USCH S ENTHUSIASM WAS TEMPERED BY ANOTHER RACE WHERE .!3#!2 S RULES PACKAGE PUT PASSING AT A MINIMUM AND MADE IT LABORIOUS TO WATCH MILES OF RACING .EVER ONE TO BACK DOWN FROM HIS OPINION "USCH HAS PUT THE PACKAGE ON BLAST ALL SEASON AND DODGED A kNE FROM .!3#!2 EARLIER THIS MONTH FOR AN EXPLETIVE RIDDLED RANT ABOUT THE NEW RULES g3TOP ASKING ME PACKAGE QUESTIONSÜ ) M DONE ANSWERING THEM u HE SNAPPED AT 0OCONO g.EXT u .!3#!2 S CURRENT RULES PACKAGE WAS DESIGNED TO INCREASE SIDE

BY SIDE RACING AND MANUFACTURE COMPETITION "USCH MADE ONE COMPETITIVE PASS FOR THE LEAD WHEN HE ZIPPED PAST #LINT "OWYER ON LAP AND NEVER REALLY LOOKED BACK AS HE CLOSED ON HIS kRST WIN IN NEARLY TWO MONTHS "USCH TOOK OFF ON THE kNAL RESTART WITH NINE LAPS LEFT AND CRUISED TO THE kNISH LINE FOR HIS TH TOP kNISH IN RACES THIS SEASON 7HEN .!3#!2 HATERS POINT kNGERS AND SAY RACING IS JUST CARS GOING IN CIRCLES 3UNDAY AT 0OCONO CAN BE %XHIBIT ! %VEN &OX BROADCASTER -IKE *OY THREW UP HIS HANDS AS "USCH TOOK

Q Kyle Busch, driver of the (No. 18) M&M’s Hazelnut Toyota, celebrates with his wife, Samantha, and their son, Brexton, in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 02, 2019 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. AFP PHOTO THE CHECKERED lAG g) DON T WANT TO SAY THEY MADE IT LOOK EASY BUT THEY CERTAINLY DIDN T GIVE US A LOT TO TALK ABOUT u "USCH WHO TOPPED CAREER WINS ACROSS ALL THREE NATIONAL SERIES EARLIER THIS SEASON IS CERTAINLY THE RARE TALENT WHO CAN MAKE MOST WINS LOOK EASY IN ANY SEASON OR UNDER ANY PACKAGE "UT "USCH HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY PRICKLY AND STOOD OUT AS THE MOST VOCAL CRITICAL AMONG MANY DRIVERS WHO HAVE GROUSED ABOUT THE RACING THIS SEASON g4HERE S DAYS THAT ) GET ULTIMATELY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE ) DON T FEEL LIKE MY TRUE TALENTS CAN SHOW ON THE RACE TRACK BECAUSE ) M TOO LIMITED BY THE AIR OF EVERYTHING THAT S KIND OF GOING AROUND ME u "USCH SAID g) CAN T DO ANYTHING !S A RACE CAR DRIVER WHEN YOU CAN T DO ANYTHING AND YOU CAN T SHOWCASE

WHAT YOUR ABILITIES ARE AND HOW GOOD YOU SHOULD BE THEN THERE S CERTAINLY SOME TENSE MOMENTS AND HIGH FRUSTRATIONS u !ND THAT S FROM THE WINNER g9EAH SO u "USCH RETORTED )T WAS STILL ANOTHER WILDLY SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR *OE 'IBBS 2ACING "USCH WON %RIK *ONES WAS THIRD AND $ENNY (AMLIN WAS SIXTH -ARTIN 4RUEX *R HAD A FAST CAR AND LOOKED LIKE A CONTENDER UNTIL ENGINE WOES KNOCKED HIM OUT OF THE RACE (AMLIN OPENED THE SEASON WITH A WIN IN THE $AYTONA IN MEMORY OF * $ 'IBBS *OE S SON WHO DIED EARLIER THIS YEAR FOLLOWING A LONG BATTLE WITH A DEGENERATIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE *'2 HAS BEEN THE CLASS OF .!3#!2 WITH A SERIES BEST NINE WINS AND 'IBBS WAS ELECTED THIS MONTH TO THE .!3#!2 (ALL OF &AME "UT A RULES PACKAGE THAT OVER-

SHADOWED THE kNISH STAINED ONE MORE CELEBRATORY DAY AT *'2 g)T S NOT THAT IT S HARD TO PASS IT S IMPOSSIBLE u (AMLIN SAID (ERE S WHAT ELSE HAPPENED AT 0OCONO

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0OCONO IS TO SET HOST A #UP 3ERIES DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND NEXT SEASON 4HE TRACK TRADITIONALLY HAS TWO .!3#!2 WEEKENDS BUT SURRENDERED ONE TO TRY THE DOUBLE *UNE AND 4HE WEEKEND WILL ALSO INCLUDE A 4RUCK 3ERIES AND 8kNITY 3ERIES RACE MAKING IT THE BUSIEST HOURS IN MOTORSPORTS 4HE #UP RACES WILL LIKELY BE SHORTER THAN THE USUAL MILERS

RUN AT THE MILE TRACK 0OCONO #%/ .ICK )GDALSKY SAID IT WAS HIS gFULL INTENTION TO LOBBY FOR THE S u 4HE TRACK WILL HOLD TWO OVAL #UP RACES AND )GDALSKY SAID THE TRACK HAS gNO INTENTIONu OF SWITCHING ONE OF THE RACES TO ITS ROAD COURSE CONkGURATION )GDALSKY SAID .!3#!2 WAS STILL TRYING TO kGURE OUT THE QUALIFYING PROCEDURES g)T S AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOMETHING PRETTY CREATIVE u )GDALSKY SAID )GDALSKY SAID 0OCONO WAS APPROACHED BY .!3#!2 OVER THE $AYTONA WEEKEND ABOUT THE IDEA OF RUNNING A TWINBILL g) FEEL THIS INITIATIVE IS IMPORTANT ENOUGH WHERE IT WOULD LAST FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR u HE SAID g'ETTING A ONE YEAR SHOT AT THIS JUST DOESN T SEEM REALISTIC TO ME ) ANTICIPATE US TRYING THIS FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AND SEE WHERE IT ENDS UP u

0OCONO SAID IT WILL NOT RAISE TICKET PRICES FOR NEXT SEASON AND KIDS AND UNDER CAN STILL ATTEND A RACE FOR FREE .!3#!2 RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE BILLION PURCHASE OF )NTERNATIONAL 3PEEDWAY #ORP AN AGGRESSIVE MOVE TO GAIN CONTROL OF KEY RACETRACKS 4HE FAMILY OWNED RACEWAY IS NOT FOR SALE g/PEN FOR BIDS (ELL NO u )GDALSKY SAID g) ALWAYS LIKE HEARING THE NUMBERS BUT ) CAN T SEE ANY NUMBER THAT ANYBODY WOULD DANGLE IN FRONT OF US THAT WOULD MAKE US INTERESTED 7E LOVE BEING A PART OF IT 7E RE HERE TO CONTINUE A LEGACY u

Up next 4HE SERIES HEADS TO -ICHIGAN )NTERNATIONAL 3PEEDWAY WHERE #LINT "OWYER IS THE DEFENDING RACE WINNER (AMLIN PROMISED A BETTER RACE AT -ICHIGAN

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ITH our new title sponsor South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC) supporting our Third Mabuhay Independence TSD Rally today (Sunday), we are happy to repost how the Reyes family was able to win the event last year. TSD stands for time speed distance.

It was also our longest and best event ever as happily proclaimed by our long-time participants. This would be the pattern for our future TSD or on-time, all-the-time rallies, and we would start with this Sunday’s Cavite Rally, again supported by outgoing governor and new congressman of the seventh district of Cavite, Boying Remulla. Here’s the shortened version of that very memorable event.

2018 repost Our very memorable Petron Mabuhay Independence Rally, with the support of the Cavite provincial government headed by then Gov. Remulla was a big success! The participating teams got to see a lot of Cavite’s historic SITES FOR THE kRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES We have listed the winners in another article published in the past in this motor sports section, and we congratulate again the Reyes family for taking the Overall win and the Family division win, plus the Team Award for the Mini Team, too! The new Bayud Resort Siargao team of Remi Barbers, Carlos and Igo Loinaz took the Novice class honors.

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of politics and the early revolution.

The father and acknowledged leader, Andres Bonifacio, was SUPPOSED TO BE OUR kRST PRESIDENT but was voted out by Aguinaldo’s group, then tried for treason, was imprisoned and killed by Filipinos themselves. The Bonifacio shrine, erected in 2010, was where he was shot in the hinterlands of Maragondon, also in Cavite. This would be A kTTING TRIBUTE TO OUR HERO AS WE wanted to bring this event out in the open and learn from our past.

One of the late additions to the route was the privately owned GBR Museum in General Trias. This fantastic museum has one of the best collections of our revolutionary and historical pictures on display. Created by philanthropist and founder Geronimo Berenguer de los Reyes Jr., his grandfather was silently involved in funding the Filipino revolution and had the Three Masons monument in the museum to commemorate the silent heroes. This is DEkNITELY A PLACE WORTH VISITING AND WE MADE IT OUR RALLY kNISH

Mother nature’s fury

It isn’t easy to organize TSD rallies, and this Mabuhay Rally was no exception! With the event originally scheduled to be ran during our Cavite support Independence Day holiday, we had Taking a cue from our success- to postpone it due to the monsoon ful Rizal Day rally in January, we rains that came down hard and kept wanted to show how we won our going for almost two weeks.

The night before the rally it independence from our foreign poured again, and we thought that conquerors. After a short review of we might have to postpone the OUR HISTORY WE FOUND THAT THE kRST rally again.

Luckily, the morning of battle for independence happened the rally was cloudy but dry. It rein Cavite and a lot of our heroes MAINED THAT WAY UNTIL WE kNISHED AT came from that province. Therefore, it was a hands down choice the GBR Museum in the afternoon. to have Cavite as our place for the Good timing Mabuhay Independence Rally.

We were fortunate to get in touch with my college friend The postponement of the event, Remulla, and he loved the idea though, had a good effect on the of our amazing race/auto fun run rally, as the venues were not busy rally, especially since it was geared and the governor was now free from for the family and has historical his official independence duties.

SIGNIkCANCE 7E INITIALLY SET THE That allowed the governor to join date on June 12, and the governor us before he left for a trip abroad.

However, we had to undertake told us where the best historical a major rerouting of the event and spots of the province where. that gave us two sleepless nights.

And we had to start the rally start History lesson at the new Petron Manila Bay staThe Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit tion and meet the governor in the would be one of the main stops, Aguinaldo Shrine in the morning. as it was the place where our inde- It was really worth the effort as evpendence from the Spaniards was erything gelled, especially the sites declared. The monuments of the were passed this time according to Battle of Binakayan, Battle of Imus their geographical locations. Also, 13 Martyrs in Trece Martirez City, we had a good trivia contest in and the various monuments in the Kawit’s Aguinaldo Shrine.

What we could not anticipate towns were included. These monuwas the impassable dirt road ments showed the first battles leading to the Bonifacio Shrine of our early Filipino heroes, and in Maragondon.

After incessant demonstrated how strong and courains the night before, we had to RAGEOUS THEY WERE TO kGHT AGAINST cancel the stage leading there and the well-equipped oppressors. that started a series of problems.

The Tejeros Convention in RoSo stay tuned next week for sario, the Museo ng Paglilitis ni the exciting conclusion to this Bonifacio and the Bonifacio Shrine memorable event! in Maragondon showed the dark side

Q Daniel Miranda drives his Hyundai race car in the second race of the second round of the current TCR Asia series held last weekend in Shanghai, China.

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HE Philippines’ lone TCR Asia driver Daniel Miranda emerged the top Asian driver in the second round of the series held at the Shanghai International Circuit in China last weekend, despite grappling with set-up issues with his Hyundai I30 race car.

Miranda is also fourth in the overall standing of the series, where race drivers from nations outside of Asia are also competing.

Though still new in the touring car series and the high-speed track at Shanghai, Miranda continued to impress on his debut season by battling the fastest drivers in the second round of the series. He eventually emerged the top Asian driver after the second race. “Although we encountered some challenges over the weekend, I’m very

happy to be able make it onto the podium in Shanghai,� Miranda from Cebu said. “This is only my kRST YEAR IN 4#2 !SIA AND IT FEELS amazing to be able to compete on the same level as the top three or four drivers on the grid who have more racing experience around the world. I learned a lot from them and hope to continue on learning for the next two races in Zhejiang (China) and Bangsaen (Thailand), which I have never visited before.�

Miranda admitted that his Eurasia Motorsport Team struggled

with setting up his car and it took him several sessions to acquaint himself with the 5.4-kilometer Shanghai racing circuit originally tailored for Formula One racing.

He admitted he couldn’t push his Hyundai race car to its limits with FULL CONkDENCE ESPECIALLY WITH THE massive 21-car grid.

Miranda was able to set the eighth fastest time in qualifying for THE kRST RACE AND WENT UP TO SIXTH place after a good start. However, he slowly fell down to ninth place in the race and second in the Asian $RIVERS CLASSIkCATION STANDING (E blamed his car’s tires that lost grip as the race progressed.

The Cebuana Lhuillierbacked driver made up for lost ground the next day with a brilliant drive in the second race. Starting third at the starting grid, Miranda shot up to second place on the run to the first corner and was battling the top TCR drivers. However,

Miranda fell back in the closing laps and crossed the finish line fifth overall. That performance landed him first place in the Asian Drivers’ class.

The Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing Junior Driver racer currently sits fourth overall in the championship and extended his lead in the Asian Drivers’ standings by 29 points. The TCR Asia Series resumes on July 5 to 7 at the Zhejiang International Circuit. “Daniel is showing a lot of improvement at every race and he continuously gets better,� explained coach and manager Roland Hermoso. “There’s still a lot of work to be done, but it’s good to know that he’s already knocking on the doors of world class TCR drivers.

It’s amazing what he has already achieved on his debut season and we’re looking forward to see him ON THE PODIUM AGAIN IN THE kNAL two rounds in 2019,� he added.

Hamilton wants F1 to be more of ‘a man’s sport’

Q Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP signs autographs for fans during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Friday, in Montreal. AFP PHOTO MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday (Friday in Manila) Formula One should be a much greater physical challenge for the drivers and they should be as tired as long-distance runners at the end of a grand prix (GP). “I could do two or three races in a row and Formula One really shouldn’t be like that. It’s a man’s sport and a lot of youngsters come in. It’s quite easy for them to get straight into it,� he said in a press conference ahead of this week-

end’s Canadian GP. “You should be physically exhausted after a race — to the point that it should be exhausting like a marathon,� he added. “If I had a choice, I would go back to V12s — naturally aspirated engines.� “I would have a manual gearbox. I’d make it harder for the drivers, take away all these big runoff areas you have everywhere,� he said.

Asked to reflect on themes mentioned during his appearance

ON $AVID ,ETTERMAN S .ETlIX CHAT show, Hamilton spoke of his father Anthony, who guided his early career until 2010 when he sacked him as his manager. “This is nothing that’s not been spoken of before,� said Hamilton, who conceded their relationship had “not always been great� before adding it was “fantastic now.� “This year we had Christmas WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR THE kRST time — my sisters, my mum, my stepmum and brothers. I was just out partying with my dad for his birthday until the early hours of the morning,� he said. “My dad is the greatest man ) KNOW AND DEkNITELY SOMEONE I aspire to be a lot like so I am pushing him in the gym. Health is everything,� Hamilton added.

Hamilton also talked about mental issues in his role as a sportsman, giving credit to a change in his diet for giving him a greater sense of well-being. “The older you get the more you understand the world and your-

self. It was a big step for me to go to a plant-based diet and it has a very positive affect on me mentally and physically. I wish I had done it a lot earlier,� he said.

Hamilton said there were still humps along the way, but he had developed the “tools to handle and deal with them� and was now “in the best place I’ve ever been.�

Asked about his legacy, he said HE WANTED TO kND A WAY TO OFFER help for younger drivers to come through from similar backgrounds to himself — “a council estate in the UKâ€? — and also to “shift the diversityâ€? in the sport. “When we started out karting, my dad said it cost ÂŁ20,000

IN THE kRST YEAR AND THAT was a huge amount of money for us. Now it is £200,000-£300,000 ($254,000-$381,000) in a year,�

Hamilton said. “And the diversity here is minimal in this sport. I want to change that, with the FIA, and in the teams and the mechanics and in the media, too,� he said.

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Evans to join WRC race in Estonia promotional rally

Q Elfyn Evans AFP PHOTO

ELFYN Evans would be joining Andreas Mikkelsen and Esapekka Lappi for next month’s World Rally Championship (WRC) promotional event at the Shell Helix Rally set for July 12 to 14 in Estonia.

The Shell Helix Rally Estonia is not YET PART OF THE OFkcial WRC roster of races and participation is optional for the regular competitors of the rally series.

The Welshman, who lies fourth in the WRC drivers’ standings after

kNISHING kFTH IN 0ORTUGAL LAST weekend, and co-driver Scott Martin would drive their regular Ford Fiesta World Rally Car at the three-day race weekend at Estonia.

-ARTIN kNISHED THIRD ON THE rally last year alongside Craig Breen and the pair would use the fast dirt road event at Estonia to warm up for the following WRC round on similarly high-speed tracks at Neste Rally scheduled on August 1 to 4 in Finland. “I’m pretty excited to be driving at this year’s Rally Estonia.

I’ve never competed here before, but I’ve heard so many good things about the rally and I can’t wait to experience it for

myself,� said Evans. “The Estonian stages won’t be completely new to me though.

We tested in Estonia back in 2017 and I can confirm the roads there are fairly impressive. They’re so fast, and this will be the perfect way for us to get up to speed before heading to our pre-event test in Finland,� he added.

The Tartu-based rally in Estonia features nine speed tests covering almost 92 kilometers on Saturday’s opening leg, followed by six more stages on Sunday, totaling a fraction over 60 kilometers M-Sport Ford Team principal Rich Millener said the British squad was excited to compete in

%STONIA FOR THE kRST TIME “We know how passionate the Estonian fans are and with WRC manufacturers sending a top-level car and crew, the atmosphere is going to be incredible,� he added.

Evans is the reigning British champion who returned to the MAIN 72# kELD IN A $-!#+ World Rally Team Fiesta WRC in 2017 after being dropped from the team’s line-up in 2016. He made an impression in 2017 by CLAIMING HIS kRST WIN ON HOME ground in Great Britain.

Evans regained his place in the M-Sport Ford squad in 2018 and has been paired with co-driver Martin for this year’s WRC season.

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Nadal hands Federer worst Grand Slam loss in 11 years P

ARIS: Defending champion Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer in the French Open SEMIkNALS ON &RIDAY 3ATURDAY IN -ANILA TO MOVE WITHIN ONE VICTORY OF A RECORD EXTENDING TH Roland Garros title after handing his โ biggest rivalโ HIS WORST 'RAND 3LAM DEFEAT IN YEARS

4HE YEAR OLD PRODUCED A MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE TO GET PAST &EDERER

IN THE LAST FOUR ON #OURT 0HILIPPE #HATRIER AND SET UP A kNAL CLASH WITH EITHER WORLD NUMBER ONE .OVAK $JOKOVIC OR !USTRIAN FOURTH SEED $OMINIC 4HIEM ON 3UNDAY 4HE SECOND SEMI kNAL WAS SUSPENDED UNTIL 3ATURDAY DUE TO RAIN WITH 4HIEM LEADING

AS HE LOOKS TO REACH A SECOND STRAIGHT 2OLAND 'ARROS kNAL 4HE DECISION TO END PLAY DREW EXTRA IRE TOWARDS THE TOURNAMENT ORGANISERS AFTER THEY HAD BEEN LABELLED A gDISGRACEu FOR MOVING THE WOMEN S SEMI FINALS AWAY FROM THE SHOWPIECE #HATRIER COURT )T WILL BE .ADAL S TH APPEARANCE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH WHICH HE HAS NEVER LOST BEFORE g)N FRONT OF ME WAS PROBABLY MY BIGGEST RIVAL IN MY CAREER WITH ALL THE STORY THAT WE SHARED TOGETHER u SAID .ADAL g3O THAT ALWAYS MAKES THE MATCH A LITTLE BIT MORE SPECIAL AND UNIQUE u 4HE THIRD SEED NOW HAS AN STUNNING WIN LOSS RECORD ON THE 0ARIS CLAY

HAVING BEATEN &EDERER FOR THE SIXTH TIME

IN AS MANY &RENCH /PEN MEETINGS DESPITE DIFkCULT WINDY CONDITIONS g4HIS COURT CAN BE WINDY CAN BE DIFkCULT u ADDED .ADAL g4ODAY WAS A LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH u .ADAL ALSO LEADS HIS OVERALL HEAD TO HEAD AGAINST &EDERER AND ON CLAY AFTER ENDING A RUN OF kVE STRAIGHTS LOSSES TO THE YEAR OLD (E COULD ALSO MOVE TO WITHIN TWO OF &EDERER ON THE ALL TIME 'RAND 3LAM TITLE WINNERS LIST WITH AN TH MAJOR ON 3UNDAY ! TALLY OF JUST NINE GAMES MEANT IT WAS &EDERER S HEAVIEST DEFEAT IN A 'RAND 3LAM MATCH SINCE MANAGING ONLY FOUR AGAINST .ADAL IN THEIR FAMOUSLY ONE SIDED 2OLAND 'ARROS kNAL .ADAL MADE ONLY UNFORCED ERRORS

CRUSHING WINNERS AS &EDERER STRUCK

ALTHOUGH THAT AMOUNT COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN DOUBLED AGAINST ANY OPPONENT OTHER THAN THE TIME CHAMPION 4HE DEFEAT LEAVES &EDERER STILL WAITING FOR A kRST VICTORY OVER .ADAL ON CLAY SINCE YEARS AGO IN -ADRID )T WAS CHAMPION &EDERER S kRST &RENCH /PEN CAMPAIGN SINCE AFTER

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Q Spainโ s Rafael Nadal (right) hugs Switzerlandโ s Roger Federer after winning their menโ s singles semifinal match on Day 13 of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Saturday. AFP PHOTO SKIPPING THE CLAY COURT SEASON FOR TWO YEARS IN ORDER TO BE BETTER PREPARED FOR 7IMBLEDON g) THINK ) SURPRISED MYSELF MAYBE HOW DEEP ) GOT IN THIS TOURNAMENT AND HOW WELL ) ACTUALLY WAS ABLE TO PLAY THROUGHOUT u HE SAID

&EDERER S CHANCES WERE SLIPPING AWAY QUICKLY AND HE RECEIVED A WARNING AFTER ANGRILY HITTING THE BALL INTO THE UPPER REACHES OF 0HILIPPE #HATRIER AS .ADAL ROMPED TO VICTORY

Topsy-turvy start

4HIEM WOULD HAVE BEEN THE HAPPIER OF THE TWO TO RESUME PLAYING ON &RIDAY LEADING

BY A BREAK IN THE THIRD SET AFTER SHARING THE OPENING TWO WITH $JOKOVIC 4HE PAIR WILL INSTEAD RESTART THEIR MATCH AT '-4 LOCAL TIME ON 3ATURDAY BEFORE THE WOMEN S kNAL BETWEEN #ZECH TEENAGER -ARKETA 6ONDROUSOVA AND !USTRALIAN EIGHTH SEED !SHLEIGH "ARTY 4HE SKIES BRIGHTENED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLAY WAS ENDED FOR THE DAY AT '-4 LOCAL AND AT LEAST ANOTHER TWO HOURS OF PLAY COULD HAVE BEEN ACCOMMODATED g) BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE HIT ROCK BOTTOM BUT THE GOOD THING IS THAT THE ONLY WAY NOW IS UP u SAID FORMER WOMEN S WORLD NUMBER ONE !MELIE -AURESMO 4OP SEED $JOKOVIC HAD BEEN INCREASINGLY FRUSTRATED WITH THE CONDITIONS ON COURT WITH HIGH WINDS KICKING UP THE CLAY (E EVEN SUMMONED THE TOUR SUPERVISOR AT ONE STAGE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SEVERITY OF THE CONDITIONS 4OURNAMENT ORGANISERS SAID THAT FANS HOLDING TICKETS FOR THE SEMI kNAL WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED AS THEY WILL NOT BE VALID FOR 3ATURDAY AFP

! TOPSY TURVY START SAW THE 3PANIARD RACE THROUGH THE kRST THREE GAMES BEFORE &EDERER BROKE BACK AS THE WIND PLAYED HAVOC WITH THE PLAYERS SERVES FROM ONE END "UT .ADAL GRABBED A ADVANTAGE IN A MARATHON SIXTH GAME AS &EDERER LOOKING TO BECOME THE OLDEST 'RAND 3LAM kNALIST SINCE +EN 2OSEWALL AT THE 53 /PEN

DUMPED A FOREHAND INTO THE NET 4HE CROWD WERE ROARING ON &EDERER AS HE SAVED A SET POINT BUT GASPED IN APPRECIATION OF A RASPING .ADAL BACKHAND WINNER WHICH CLINCHED THE OPENING SET 4HE 3WISS TURNED ON THE STYLE TO TAKE THE kRST TWO GAMES OF THE SECOND SET ONLY TO BE BROKEN STRAIGHT BACK AS .ADAL CURLED A TRADEMARK FOREHAND UP THE LINE 4HE KEY MOMENTS CAME TOWARDS THE END OF THE SECOND SET WHEN SECOND SEED .ADAL MANAGED TO HOLD UNDER SEVERE PRESSURE TO LEVEL AT BEFORE PUTTING THE PEDAL DOWN TO BREAK DESPITE HAVING TRAILED 4HE DEFENDING CHAMPION CONkDENTLY SERVED OUT THE SET TO LOVE TO MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE kNAL

Thiem, Djokovic held up by rain

Angels sweep Lady Troopers, first round elims PETROGAZZ SWEPT THE kRST ROUND ELIMS OF THE 0REMIER 6OLLEYBALL ,EAGUE IN STYLE ENDURING A SECOND SET SCARE FROM 0ACIkC4OWN !RMY AND KEEPING ITS UNBLEMISHED RUN IN THE 2EINFORCED #ONFERENCE AT THE &ILOIL &LYING 6 #ENTER IN 3AN *UAN ON 3ATURDAY

)MPORTS 7ILMA 3ALAS AND *ANISA *OHNSON IMPOSED THEIR WILL LATE IN THE SECOND FRAME

SCORING ALL BUT THREE OF THE TEAM S LAST POINTS AS THE !NGELS BATTLED BACK FROM DEkCIT TO PREVAIL IN A THRILLING EXTENDED DUEL THEN DOMINATED THE ,ADY 4ROOPERS IN

THE THIRD TO NOTCH THEIR kFTH WIN WITHOUT DROPPING A SET g7E REALLY COMPLEMENTED WITH EACH OTHER INSIDE THE COURT AND WE SIMPLY KNEW WHAT TO DO u SAID PLAYMAKER $JANEL #HENG WHEN ASKED HOW DID THE !NGELS OVERCOME THE ,ADY 4ROOPERS BIG LEAD LATE IN THE SECOND SET g7E REALLY DIDN T WANT TO DROP A SET u ADDED #HENG WHO kNISHED WITH EXCELLENT SETS AND GAINED HER SECOND BEST OF THE PLAYER HONORS IN kVE GAMES WHICH THE !NGELS SWEPT TO ZERO IN ON THE kRST BERTH IN THE PLAYOFFS HEADING TO THE kNAL PHASE OF THE DOUBLE ROUND ELIMS OF THE SEASON OPENING CONFERENCE OF THE LEAGUE ORGANIZED BY 3PORTS 6ISION g) FEEL VERY GOOD AND HAPPY

BECAUSE NOW WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEXT ROUND ) THINK THIS IS ONE STEP FOR THE PLAYOFF SEMIS u SAID THE 3ALAS

A FORMER STALWART OF THE #UBAN NATIONAL TEAM WHO kNISHED WITH POINTS 4HE HIGH LEAPING POWER HITTING 3ALAS SCORED THREE STRAIGHT HITS TO PULL 0ETRO'AZZ WITHIN

THEN *OHNSON AND *EANETTE 0ANAGA SCORED A POINT EACH AGAINST A 0ACIkC4OWN HIT TO DRAW LEVEL "UT THE ,ADY 4ROOPERS FOUGHT BACK AND REGAINED THE LEAD ON 5KRAINIAN /LENA ,YMAREVA &LINK S ATTACK BUT FAILED TO NAIL DOWN THE WINNING HITS AS THE !NGELS SAVED TWO SET POINTS ANCHORED ON TWO KILL BLOCKS THEN GRABBED THE LEAD ON A *OHNSON DOWN THE LINE HIT BEFORE PULLING THOUGH ON A ,YMAREVA S LONG ATTACK 4HE !NGELS THEN SEIZED EARLY CONTROL IN THE THIRD POSTING LEADS OF AND BEFORE TAKING THE LAST THREE POINTS INCLUD-

MLB results Friday (Saturday in Manila) Chicago Cubs 3 Saint Louis 1 Philadelphia Phillies 4 Cincinnati Reds 2 Arizona Diamondbacks 8 Toronto Blue Jays 2 Minnesota Twins 6 Detroit Tigers 3 Colorado Rockies 5 New York Mets 1 Atlanta Braves 7 Miami Marlins 1 Tampa Bay Rays 5 Boston Red Sox 1 Cleveland Indians 5 New York Yankees 2 Oakland Athletics 5 Texas Rangers 3 Houston Astros 4 Baltimore Orioles 3 Milwaukee Brewers 10 Pittsburgh Pirates 4 Kansas Royals 6 Chicago White Sox 4 Seattle Mariners 6 Los Angeles Angels 2 San Diego Padres 5 Washington Nationals 4 San Francisco Giants 2 Los Angeles Dodgers 1 FROM MLB.COM ING TWO ACES FROM *OHNSON EXTENDING THEIR STREAK WHILE DEALING THE ,ADY 4ROOPERS THEIR SECOND SETBACK AGAINST THE SAME NUMBER OF WINS IN A TIE WITH THE "AN+O 0ERLAS 3PIKERS 3ALAS SCORED ATTACK POINTS THREE KILL BLOCKS AND TWO ACES WHILE PUNCTUATING ANOTHER SUPERB ALL AROUND GAME WITH EXCELLENT RECEPTIONS AS THE !NGELS OUTHIT THE ,ADY 4ROOPERS

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Diamondbacks beat Blue Jays 8-2 TORONTO: Kevin Cronโ s first major league home run put Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo in a tough spot.

Cron homered, David Peralta had a solo shot among his three hits and the Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 Friday night (Saturday in Manila).

Luvollo had to restrain himself from hugging Cron after Arizonaโ s players decided to give the slugging rookie the silent treatment upon his return to the dugout. โ Thatโ s not easy for me,โ Lovullo said. โ Iโ m a hugger, Iโ m an Italian guy. I like to go and just give them everything Iโ ve got, jump on them and bear-hug them.โ Merrill Kelly (6-6) allowed one run and three hits in seven innings for his second straight victory, and the Diamondbacks won for the fourth time in six games after a five-game losing streak. โ The way Merrill was throwing the ball, we werenโ t going to need many,โ Cron said.

Kelly is 5-2 with a 1.84 ERA in seven starts following a Diamondbacks victory.

Archie Bradley worked the eighth and T.J. McFarland finished.

While it might have gone against character for Lovullo to skimp on celebrating Cronโ s shot, the rookie said his skipper played the part well. โ He did a good job of giving the guys coming into the dugout behind me their high fives and letting me walk right by him,โ Cron said.

Needless to say, Cron had no complaints about the quiet reception for his first home run. โ It was pretty cool,โ he said. โ I wouldnโ t trade it for anything.โ The 26-year-old Cron led all minor leaguers with 21 home runs when he was called up May 24.

Cronโ s brother, CJ, also homered Friday, hitting a solo shot for Minnesota in its win over Detroit. โ Heโ s the older brother, he can never let me have my own moment,โ Kevin Cron joked.

Peralta singled in the second, drove in Arizonaโ s first run with an RBI single in the fourth, and homered in the sixth.

Arizona catcher Carson Kelly hit a solo home run in the ninth, his sixth of the season.

Toronto has scored two runs or fewer 25 times this season, second only to Miami (29). The Blue Jays are 1-24 in those games, and have lost 12 of 15 overall.

Q Arizona Diamondbacksโ Kevin Cron, right, is greeted at home plate by David Peralta (No. 6) after hitting a three run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Saturday in Toronto. AP PHOTO Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman (3-8) gave up eight hits and matched his season-worst by allowing six runs in 5 2/3 innings, losing his second straight outing. โ Couple of balls up in the zone and they took advantage,โ Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said.

The Diamondbacks broke a scoreless deadlock with a five-run fourth.

Ketel Marte hit a one-out single, Eduardo Escobar walked and Peralta followed with an RBI single. A second run scored on Christian Walkerโ s ground

rule double before Cron cleared the bases with a homer to left.

Torontoโ s Teoscar Hernรกndez got the Blue Jays on the board with a twoout homer in the fifth, his fourth.

Peralta pushed the lead back to five runs with a leadoff homer, his eighth of the season, in the sixth off Stroman. Escobar added an RBI single in the seventh.

Torontoโ s Randal Grichuk scored from first base in the ninth when shortstop Nick Ahmed made a throwing error on Lourded Gurriel Jr.โ s infield single.

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Q Brandt Snedeker of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club on June 07, 2019 in Hamilton, Canada.

CANADIAN OPEN SCORES

Sizzling 60 leaves Snedeker one back of Kuchar, Brown at Canadian Open O TTAWA: Brandt Snedeker, already in golf’s exclusive “59� club, lit up Hamilton Golf and Country Club on Friday (Saturday in Manila), but his scintillating 60 wasn’t even enough to give him the 36-hole lead in the US PGA Tour Canadian Open.

Snedeker had eight birdies and an eagle in his 10-under round but was overtaken for the halfway lead by Matt Kuchar and Scott Brown, who both carded seven-under 63s to top

the leaderboard at 12-under 128. “I drove the ball fantastic,� said Snedeker, whose sparkling round came nine months after he became just the ninth golfer in US PGA Tour history to

kRE A g) THINK ) MISSED TWO FAIRWAYS today, you do that around here you set yourself up for success. “Made a couple of putts early to kind of get the momentum going. I just gave myself a lot of opportunities.�

Snedeker really shone on the greens, rolling in a total of 136 feet of putts on the course near Toronto, falling just shy of joining Jim Furyk as the only players to break 60 twice on the PGA Tour.

The affable 38-year-old from Tennessee opened with a birdie

Leading second-round scores on Saturday in the US PGA Tour Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Toronto (par-70): 128 - Scott Brown 65-63, Matt Kuchar 65-63 129 - Brandt Snedeker 69-60, Nick Taylor (CAN) 64-65 130 - Webb Simpson 66-64 131 - Adam Hadwin (CAN) 65-66 132 - Mackenzie Hughes (CAN) 66-66, Henrik Stenson (SWE) 66-66, Graeme McDowell (NIR) 65-67, Ben Silverman (CAN) 71-61, Shane Lowry (IRL) 64-68, Im Sung-jae (KOR) 64-68 133 - Sepp Straka (AUS) 68-65, Rory McIlroy (NIR) 67-66, Jose de Jesus Rodriguez (MEX) 67-66 134 - Peter Malnati 66-68, Hank Lebioda 67-67, Ben Crane 69-65, Adam Schenk 66-68, Jonas Blixt (SWE) 67-67, Danny Willett (ENG) 66-68, Brian Harman 69-65, Keegan Bradley 63-71, Erik van Rooyen (RSA) 64-70 AFP

at the par-four 10th, and added birdies at 12, 16 and 17.

Playing alongside four-time major winner Brooks Koepka and big-hitting Justin Thomas, Snedeker, kept things rolling coming in, his birdie at the second followed by a 20-footer for eagle at the parkVE FOURTH (E DRAINED ANOTHER long one -- 21 feet -- for birdie at THE kFTH WATCHED A FOOTER DROP at the sixth and capped his round with a six-footer at the ninth. “When I get hot the hole is like a beach ball to me,� Snedeker said

of his performance on the greens. “Today I felt like that.

Although he couldn’t claim a second 59, Snedeker became the fourth player to card multiple rounds of 60 or lower. He now has a 59 a 60 and a 61 on his PGA Tour resume. “You don’t get these days very often on tour,� he added. “More often you’re getting beat up, so when you have these days you’ve got to take advantage of them.�

Snedeker shared third place with Nick Taylor, who carded a 65 for 129 and led a group of four Cana-

dians within four shots of the lead TRYING TO POST THE kRST HOME WIN IN the tournament since 1954.

But it was Kuchar and Brown leading the way into the weekend in the last tune-up event before next week’s US Open.

Brown teed off on 10 and eagled the par-five 17th before reeling OFF kVE STRAIGHT BIRDIES FROM THE second through the sixth.

Kuchar had eight birdies, including three in a row from the third THROUGH kFTH AND ANOTHER THREE straight to end his round.

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Van der Valk bucks Gleeson rally, nails PGT Cebu crown GUIDO Van der Valk bucked tough pin placements and toughened up down the stretch, hitting a clutch birdie to salvage a 70, fend off a hot-charging David Gleeson and complete a wire-to-wire victory in the ICTSI Club Filipino de Cebu Invitational in Danao, Cebu on Saturday.

With Gleeson sustaining his course recordsetting third round rally and pulling to within one with five holes left in a flight ahead, Van der Valk kept his poise and birdied No. 14 from six feet to regain a two-shot cushion then parred the rest to save a 34-36 card and snap a 14-month spell with a 10-under 274 total for his second victory on the Philippine Golf Tour. “I played solid and kind of anticipated the change in the position of the holes,� said Van der Valk, who anchored his romp with 66-65 in the first two rounds to post a six-stroke lead. Though he fumbled with a 73 Friday that enabled a slew of rivals to close in, the Dutchman bucked the pressure from Albin Engino and Michael Bibat with a birdie and a rash of pars in the first nine holes to stay in firm control. “It’s always war whenever you’re on the (golf) course and I hit a lot of greens and it’s nice to win again,� said Van der Valk, who ended a string of sorry finishes in the circuit with a tough win at Eagle Ridge last year and banked the top P550,000 purse through a replica of the check he received from PGT executive director Narlene Soriano.

Gleeson, who fell by as many as 14 strokes after 36 holes but rallied to within four with a stirring 63 Friday, hit his third birdie in the final round on No. 13 to threaten within one and pulled to within a shot again with another birdie on No. 15.

But the Australian ace, who scored a breakthrough on the PGT Asia at Luisita last year, missed the 17th green in a frantic chase for another birdie and ended up with a bogey, finishing with a 68 for joint second with Michael Bibat, who shot a 69, at 276.

“I actually didn’t know that I got closer to him. I just stayed focused on my game,� said the 41-yearold Gleeson, who had aimed at completing a record comeback from 14 strokes but ran out of holes in the end.

Three shots off the Van der Valk after 54 holes, Bibat also moved within two with a birdie on the fifth but reeled back with a costly double-bogey mishap on the ninth. But the former Asian Games bronze medalist birdied three of the last nine holes to card a 69 and tie Gleeson at second. Each received P294,000.

Elmer Salvador shot a 70 to emerge the lone player to finish with under-par cards (68-70-69) in four days at the par-71 up-and-down layout but the veteran DavaoeĂąo shotmaker settled for solo fourth at 277.

Jay Bayron also fought back late with four birdies in the last eight holes and finished with a 68 for solo fifth at 279 while Albin Engino, who battled back to within two with a third round 67, stayed in the hunt with a 35 but faded with two bogeys and a double-bogey against a birdie at the back, ending up with a 74 and falling to joint sixth at 278 with Richard Abaring, who carded a 70.

Joenard Rates fired a 68 to wind up eighth at 279 while Paul Echavez matched Bayron’s four-birdie binge at the back to finish with a 67 and salvage a share of ninth with Tony Lascuùa, who floundered with a 72, and Justin Quiban, who lost four strokes in the last four holes and limped with a 75.

Jhonnel Ababa, who ruled the rain-shortened inaugurals of this event organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. last year, failed to rebound from a disastrous 74 Friday, closing out with a 72 to end up joint 12th with Mars Pucay, who groped for a 73 in the event backed by Custom Clubmakers, Meralco, Champion, Summit Mineral Water, K&G Golf Apparel, BDO, Sharp, KZG, PLDT and M.Y. Shokai Technology, Inc.

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LOS ANGELES: Tiger Woods would love to see a classic US Open test next week at Pebble Beach, where the US Golf Association will be under heavy scrutiny after wind-whipped Shinnecock Hills teetered toward unfairness last year.

Woods, whose 15 major titles include three US Open triumphs starting with a record-setting 2000 victory at Pebble Beach, said the USGA has gotten away from what it does best with the introduction of graduated rough AND lEXIBLE TEEING GROUNDS “I thought it was just narrow fairways, hit it in the fairway or hack it out, move on,� he said of the old-school approach. “Now there’s chipping areas around the greens. There’s less rough.

They try to make the Open different, and strategically different. “I just like it when there’s high rough and narrow fairways and it’s ‘Go get it, boys.’�

Woods traced the introduction of graduated rough to Winged Foot in AND THE TREND OF lEXIBLE TEEING grounds to Torrey Pines in 2008 — where he won his most recent US Open crown. “I didn’t agree with the set up at 14 in ‘08,� he said of the hole shortened TO YARDS IN THE kNAL ROUND “It was a great par-four, but why move it all the way up there and make it driveable?� said Woods, who

Q Rory McIlroy AFP PHOTOS

noted that tee ground options were a notable factor at Chambers Bay in ‡ WHEN THE kRST HOLE PLAYED AS A PAR FOUR AND THE TH A PAR kVE FOR three rounds but swapped those pars for one round.

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, who won the 2011 US Open on a rainsoftened Congressional course, agreed he’d like to see a more traditional US Open set up. “In my head, growing up watching the US Open, that was what my perception of the US Open was,�

McIlroy said. “It was tight fairways.

It was thick rough. It was a premium on accuracy and precision. I think some of the golf courses we’ve played and some of the set ups over the past couple of years went a little bit away from that.�

53'! OFkCIALS WERE ALSO PILLORIED last year at Shinnecock Hills, when chief executive Mike Davis admitted their zeal to make the US Open the “ultimate� test in golf backfired as higher than expected winds dried out the sloping greens in Saturday’s third round.

‘Hard to screw up Pebble’ Davis admitted that by the end of the day, some well executed shots not only weren’t rewarded but were penalized.

The round recalled the 2004 US

Open at Shinnecock, where the greens dried out over the weekend to the extent that some were virtually unplayable. “It’s going to be really hard to screw up Pebble Beach,� American Rickie Fowler said. “But you didn’t think Shinnecock 2.0 would happen, either.�

Pebble Beach, with its breathtaking 0ACIkC /CEAN VISTAS HAS EVOLVED INTO an iconic US Open course since Jack .ICKLAUS WON THE kRST /PEN HELD THERE in 1972.

Tom Watson won there 10 years later and Tom Kite in 1992 before Woods marched to a stunning 15-stroke victory in 2000 and Graeme McDowell triumphed in 2010.

But not everyone is certain that a return to Pebble will see the USGA, as McIlroy put it, “redeem themselves�. “One hundred percent of the time they have messed it up if it doesn’t rain,� said Phil Mickelson, a six-time US Open runner-up who lacks only his national championship to complete a career Grand Slam. “Rain is the governor. That’s the only governor they have. If they don’t have a governor, they don’t know how to control themselves.�

Two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka, however, is unconcerned. “Whatever they’re doing, it’s working for me,� Koepka said.

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Differences in Opens shown through exemptions

BY DOUG FERGUSON

D

UBLIN, Ohio: The distinction between golf’s two oldest championships goes beyond one being played on links courses in the UK and the other being played in the United States.

They also have a different reach, which can lead to a different idea of “Open.�

The U.S. Open likes to consider itself the most democratic of the four major championships because ROUGHLY HALF OF THE MAN kELD has to go through qualifying.

This year, 76 players were exempt from qualifying, including the special invitation for two-time champion Ernie Els, meaning slightly more than half of THE kELD WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH HOLE qualifying to get to Pebble Beach.

Sixteen of the 76 players — 21 percent — were exempt by reaching the Tour Championship at East Lake.

For international players who are not PGA Tour members, the only way to avoid qualifying is to be in the top 60 in the world three weeks before the U.S. Open. OtherWISE THERE ARE HOLE QUALIkERS IN America, England and Japan.

The British Open considers itself the most international major, and it shows IN THE WAY THE kELD IS COMPRISED One exemption was awarded the winner of the Argentina Open (Isidro Benitez). Another was given to the winNER OF THE !SIA 0ACIkC $IAMOND #UP on the Japan Golf Tour (Yosuki Asaji).

The Open gives exemptions to Order of Merit winners from tours in South Africa (Zander Lombard), Australia (Jake McLeod), Asia (Shubhankar Sharma) and the leading two players from Japan (Shugo Imahira and Shaun Norris).

McLeod previously earned a spot in the Open Qualifying Series, while Sharma was previously eligible as THE TOP IN THE 2ACE TO $UBAI ON the European Tour.

4HE "RITISH /PEN TAKES THE TOP PLAYERS FROM THE 2ACE TO $UBAI AND the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour, ALONG WITH TAKING UP TO kVE PLAYERS from the current points list on both TOURS THROUGH *UNE Add it up and the British Open can exempt as many as 100 playERS FOR 2OYAL 0ORTRUSH THIS YEAR The next step for the USGA is to bring the U.S. Women’s Open closer in line with the open nature of the men’s event. The U.S. Women’s Open, which starts this week at the Country Club of Charleston, had 97 exempt players this year.

Starting next year, the USGA is eliminating all exemptions related to the LPGA Tour money list.

Instead, the top 75 from the women’s world ranking — at the close of ENTRIES AND THE kNAL RANKING BEFORE the championship — will be exempt.

Previously, the top 50 in the women’s WORLD RANKING AUTOMATICALLY QUALIkED !LSO THE TOP FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR S 2ACE TO #-% 'LOBE ON THE LPGA Tour will be exempt.

The USGA says the U.S. Women’s Open has averaged just over 90 EXEMPT PLAYERS OVER THE PAST kVE years. Those numbers are expected to decrease slightly under the revised exemption categories next year.

TIGHT SCHEDULE The Memorial is two weeks after one major, two weeks before another. Jack Nicklaus is happy with

his left wrist ever since.

And now it’s going to auction, with the proceeds going to the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.

4HE AUCTION WILL BE $EC IN .EW 9ORK Nicklaus wore it Tuesday at the Memorial, AND HE S ALSO TAKING THE GOLD $AY $ATE watch to Pebble Beach for the U.S. Open to drum up publicity ahead of the auction. g4HIS IS THE VERY kRST WATCH ) EVER owned, and the only watch I wore for every professional tournament I’ve won,� Nicklaus said.

That starts with 1967, when the watch was delivered to him. He wore IT FOR OF HIS 0'! 4OUR VICTORIES AND 12 of his 18 majors.

DIVOTS

Q Justin Rose putts on the ninth green, with caddie Mark Fulcher and Francesco Molinari in the background, during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas on May 25, 2019. AP PHOTO THE kELD ‡ SEVEN OF THE TOP IN the world, including Tiger Woods as the Masters champion — though he is missing the top two players in "ROOKS +OEPKA AND $USTIN *OHNSON Koepka and Johnson will be in THE 2"# #ANADIAN /PEN NEXT WEEK Koepka likes to play the week before A MAJOR WHILE *OHNSON IS AN 2"# ambassador. Johnson has played the Memorial every year that he’s been eligible.

The Canadian Open was moved from late July to the week before the U.S. Open in a major overhaul TO THE SCHEDULE TO kNISH THE SEASON ahead of football.

Nicklaus thinks it is too condensed. “I think this new schedule is going to hurt a lot of tournaments,�

Nicklaus said. “I’m not a big fan of what they’re doing.�

Nicklaus believes it won’t be long before players will build their schedule around the four majors, The Players Championship and a few World Golf Championships. “That’s going to be the season,� he

said. “They’ll play some stuff on the outside of it, but the tournaments in the middle are going to be hurt.

We’re lucky. We’re sitting in a good spot. Brooks would play here if he didn’t have the PGA Championship two weeks ago.�

US OPEN PRIZE MONEY Players will be competing for a sevenkGURE PRIZE FOR THE kRST TIME AT THE 5 3 Women’s Open this week.

The USGA announced Tuesday it is raising the prize money at the U.S. Open to $12.5 million and at the U.S. Women’s Open to $5.5 million. The purse for the U.S. Open is the largest of the four majors and equal to The Players Championship.

Notable about the U.S. Women’s Open — always the largest purse on the LPGA Tour — is the winner getting $1 million.

John Bodenhammer, the senior managing director of championships for the USGA, says the purse increase is an ongoing effort to create an experience for

players “commensurate with the game’s most prestigious championships.�

ON THE MEND *USTIN 2OSE IS PARTING WAYS WITH HIS LONGtime caddie as Mark “Fooch� Fulcher continues to recover from heart surgery. “After an amazing 11 years with &OOCH OUR SUCCESSFUL RUN HAS kNISHED for now, as Fooch is required to take an INDEkNITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE ON CADDYING to focus on his health and well-being after the heart procedure earlier this year,�

2OSE SAID IN A STATEMENT ON 4WITTER 2OSE SAID DOCTORS HAVE TOLD &ULCHER that more recuperation is needed.

Fulcher had surgery in January on the mitral valve in his heart. He returned AT THE -ASTERS 2OSE SAID HE HAD gNO doubts� they would work together again.

JACK’S WATCH *ACK .ICKLAUS CAME AWAY WITH HIS kRST 2OLEX WHEN HE PLAYED IN THE World Cup in Japan, and it’s been on

Jan Stephenson has chosen actress Jane Seymour to introduce her when she is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame during the U.S. Open. Billy Payne has selected his successor at Augusta .ATIONAL CLUB CHAIRMAN &RED 2IDLEY

WHILE 2ETIEF 'OOSEN HAS SELECTED 'ARY 0LAYER AND $ENNIS 7ALTER HAS CHOSEN *ACK and Barbara Nicklaus. The host for the induction will be Terry Gannon. ... NCAA champion Maria Fassi has received an exemption to play in the Marathon Oil Classic on the LPGA Tour. Fassi makes her pro debut this week at the U.S. Women’s Open. ... There were no ties among the TOP SIX kNISHERS AT THE 3ENIOR 0'! #HAMPIONS THE kRST TIME THAT HAS HAPPENED ON the PGA Tour Champions since the Boca 2ATON #HAMPIONSHIP IN

STAT OF THE WEEK Tiger Woods, Paul Azinger, Curtis 3TRANGE AND 2AYMOND &LOYD ARE THE only players to win the Memorial and then add a major championship later that year.

FINAL WORD “Would 82 be a major achievement?

Absolutely. No question about that. But you ask Tiger, which he would rather win, 82 or 18, I think you might get a different answer.� — Jack Nicklaus, comparing the record 82 PGA Tour victories by Sam Snead and his record 18 majors. AP

Furyk proud of streak playing 24 straight US Opens

BY DOUG FERGUSON DUBLIN, Ohio: Nick Price was in his final week at No. 1 in the world. Tiger Woods was making his U.S. Open debut as a 19-year-old amateur. It was 1995 at Shinnecock Hills, and it was the last time Jim Furyk was at home for the U.S. Open.

Furyk will be making his 24th consecutive appearance in the U.S. Open, a meaningful streak for the 49-year-old former champion. “It’s our national championship,� Furyk said after he finished at the Memorial. “It’s the major I’ve played the best in, the major where I gave myself a number of chances to win.�

And it’s a major he had every reason to believe he would miss this year.

Coming off his two years as Ryder Cup captain, Furyk had fallen to No. 223 in the world after last year. It turned quickly — a tie for ninth in the Honda Classic that got him into The Players Championship, a runner-up finish at the TPC Sawgrass that got him into Match Play, victories over Jason Day and Phil Mickelson that allowed him to stay in the top 60 and earn a trip to Pebble Beach.

Furyk won at Olympia Fields in 2003 to earn a 10-year exemption. It was his staying power — even with his lack of today’s power off the tee — that has kept him eligible deep into his 40s. His runner-up finish at Oakmont in 2016 got him into the U.S. Open the following year, and the USGA gave him what figures to be a one-time exemption for last year.

Even without being exempt, Furyk isn’t done trying. “To be honest, it’s nice not to go play 36,� he said of sectional qualifying. “I’m not sure I have the legs under me. I would have had to take something off.�

He doesn’t plan to stop trying even after this year, though at 49 and eligible for the PGA Tour Champions next May, Furyk said it might depend on the course. Pebble Beach is one of the shorter U.S. Open courses, though its 7,075 yards plays a little longer along the Pacific coast.

A big course might change his mind because “I don’t really have a chance.� “I really like Winged Foot,� he said of the 2020 site. “Torrey Pines (2021) might be a tough one.�

SAYONARA, OHIO For the first time in 17 years, players left the Memorial and won’t be returning to Ohio.

The reality began to set in that Firestone — part of the PGA Tour schedule since 1976, with

one detour to Sahalee in 2002 — is now for the PGA Tour Champions. The World Golf Championship is moving to Memphis, Tennessee, a week after the British Open. “I’m very much going to miss Firestone,� said Rory McIlroy, who won it in 2014. “It was one of my favorite events of the year. It’s a shame because I love going there. I love the golf course. I love the feel of it. Fans were great. The over-50 guys, they’ll enjoy themselves there the next few years and hopefully we get back at some stage.�

Adam Scott won the Bridgestone Invitational in 2011 and feels like he has been through this drill before. It reminded him of when title sponsorship changed at another World Golf Championship, and the tour leaving behind a long history at Doral for Mexico City. “I think it’s going to be the same with Akron,� Scott said. “We’re going to miss it because it was such a great event, and it was one that you felt privileged to be in, and it was a hell of a golf course to try and beat any given week there.�

WHOA, CANADA More was involved than a move from late July to early June in giving the RBC Canadian Open one of its best fields ever.

Dustin Johnson is an RBC ambassador and the defending champion. Brooks Koepka likes playing the week before a major. That gave the field the top two players in the world ranking. Rory McIlroy hasn’t fared well in the U.S. Open in recent years, so he decided to mix it up and play the week before.

And then Justin Thomas missed the cut at the Memorial.

Thomas, who had not played since the

Masters while recovering from a bone bruise in his right wrist, entered the Canadian Open on Friday, giving the fourth-oldest championship in golf four of the top six in the world ranking. “It obviously was a late add. It wasn’t exactly in the plans,� Thomas said Tuesday. “I definitely need to get more reps going into the Open. I was a little rusty last week from not playing for a while. But I’m excited to be here.�

Asked what he wanted out of the week, Thomas said, “Playing four days would be a good start.� “The more time in competition, the quicker I’ll get out of the rust,� he said.

KAYMER PARTY Martin Kaymer showed he was close enough to win at the Memorial, where he lost a twoshot lead on the final day. His last victory was in the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, and he sounds as though he will celebrate when he gets the next one.

That apparently wasn’t the case for his previous 15 victories worldwide, including two majors, The Players Championship and a World Golf Championship. “I’m not the guy who celebrates a lot, which I think is a little bit of a mistake,�

Kaymer said. “If you just move on and move on, you try to go from one tournament to another and you continue doing that, you need to pull yourself out, maybe celebrate, however the celebration looks like. It doesn’t need to be going to Vegas and get drunk, but you need to celebrate the win, the resolve, the effort. You need to give credit to yourself, and I never did.� “So whenever the next win will come, I know what to do different.�

WIN AND NOT IN

GOLF NOTES

Of the 35 players who have won PGA Tour events since the last U.S. Open, six players have not qualified for next week’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

Unlike the Masters and PGA Championship, the U.S. Open does not exempt a player for a PGA Tour victory.

Then again, three of those winners won opposite-field events (Troy Merritt, Cameron Champ and Martin Trainer). Four of them won against a strength of field that offered 42 points or fewer to the winner (Michael Kim, Kevin Tway, Adam Long and Corey Conners).

The other was Max Homa, who won the Wells Fargo Championship at No. 417 in the world.

DIVOTS Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods complained about the speed of the poa greens at Pebble Beach at the last U.S. Open in 2010. This brought an incredulous response from Jack Nicklaus who said, “I won under those conditions.� That was in 1972, when Nicklaus shot 74 in the final round and won by three shots. ... The leading three players from the top 10 at the Canadian Open not already exempt for the British Open will earn spots at Royal Portrush. ... Maria Fassi of Mexico made her pro debut by tying for 12th in the U.S. Women’s Open and earning $103,065. ... GolfTV and Golf Digest will unveil “My Game: Tiger Woods,� a 12-episode series that launches in July with Woods sharing insight on how he approaches the game. ...

Q Jim Furyk drives on the second hole during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 25, 2019. AP PHOTO Jennifer Kupcho, the former NCAA champion and Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion, has signed an equipment deal with PING. Kupcho, who deferred her LPGA card until after college, made her professional debut last week in the U.S. Women’s Open.

STAT OF THE WEEK For the fourth straight year, at least one

major champion had never won previously on the LPGA Tour.

FINAL WORD “He doesn’t come in from fishing for just anybody. So consider yourself really special.� — Barbara Nicklaus to Tiger Woods, explaining how Jack Nicklaus watched the final seven holes of his Masters victory.

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Chan zeroes in on SEAG berth, tops Stage 1 elims

Q Winners of the 1st Fil-Am Jungolf Invitational hoist their trophies. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Q Fil-Am JunGolf Fil-A champion Rafael Aoyong PHOTO BY HARLEY PALANGCHAO

Q Fil-Am JunGolf Am-A champion Cholo Samson PHOTO BY HARLEY PALANGCHAO

Singson soars above rivals in inaugural Fil-Am Jungolf Invitational in Baguio Rafael Aoyong, meanwhile, posted an 80 to best his rivals in Fil-A MAFY Singson carded 103 Molave points Division (17-18).

Aoyong punched in a 41 at John Hay to rule the inaugural Fil-Am Jungolf Invitational on June 1 to 4 at the Camp John and a 39 at the tricky BCC course to Hay and Baguio Country Club (BCC) beat Anthony Garcia 2nd (75) and Yu Seongbin (35). courses in Baguio City.

The inaugural jungolf tournament aims 4HE #OUNTRY #LUB STALWART 3INGSON kRED A 54 at John Hay and a 49 at BCC to win the to groom budding players for future national team selection.

36-hole tournament.

Fil-C (13-14) champion Samantha DiSingson also dominated the Fil-B Division (15-16 years old) besting zon assembled a 98, banking on rounds of teammate Arnie Taguines (100) and 53 and 45 to win over Tyler Zamuco (80) and Melchor Rabanes (68).

Laurea Duque (97).

BY JEAN RUSSEL V. DAVID

Zhan Pocholo Medina took the Am-A CROWN AFTER kRING A BEATING #HARLES Limcaco (66) who won via countback against Lance Sab-it.

Am-B winner Alexander Crisostomo scored a 73 to trounce Sebastian Saycon (30) and Zyrah De Leon (26).

Aenzo Sulaik was declared Am-C winner with his 91 from rounds of 51 and 40 besting Israel Bantales (45) and Lance Ang (8).

The tournament drew close to 100 junior golfers from all over the country.

The competitors planted trees in both courses during tournament breaks.

Korean jungolfer wins inaugural US College Golf Camp Philippine tilt TAE Won Ha won the premiere Boys 15-18 years old division and garnered the slot to the 40th North and South Junior Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina at the recent 2019 USCC Philippines Summer Junior Challenge hosted by US College Sports Camp (USCSC) Asia.

Run by their local partner representative, USCC Philippines, the three-day tournament and the 2019 USCC Philippines Summer US College Golf Camp were the follow-up events to the very successful US College Golf Camp held last November 2018, a groundbreaking event in Philippine junior golf where US college coaches RAN GOLF CAMPS IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE kRST TIME The tournament was held last May 20 to 31 at the Southlinks Golf Course and the Orchard Golf and Country Club with the camp held right after the tournament also at the Orchard Golf and Country Club from June 1 to 2. *ED $Y kNISHED SECOND TO (A FOLLOWED BY *OSH Jorge, Coby Rolida and Santino Laurel. Tae Soo Kim ruled Boys 13-14 ahead of Zachary Castro, Francis Lanuza, Rico See and Emilio Carpio.

Dylan Castillo won in Boys 11-12 edging Tae Won Kim, Zach Blanco, Mikelson Lee and Ethan Flores. Patrick Tambalque dominated Boys 9-10 ahead of Eno Cham, Seth Koa and Gabriel See. Ayeesha Ong (15-18), Jody Castillo (13-14), Stevie Umali (9-10) and Nicol Gan (7-8) topped their respective Girls division.

The camp was handled by US NCAA Division I coaches, Richard Church, the Golf Director for Men’s and Women’s Golf at Southern Utah University and Lisa Strom, the Women’s Head Coach at Texas State University and Katie Brophie-Miles, the former Head Coach for Women at Georgetown University.

The camp gave the participants a college training day experience in a small group setting directly under the U.S. coaches. Each camper received in-depth expert instruction on full swing, short game, course management, tourNAMENT PREPARATION MENTAL GAME kTNESS AND instruction.

AIDRIC Chan moved halfway through clinching a coveted berth in the national team vying in this year’s SEA Games as he topped the SEA Games MEN S TEAM 3TAGE ) QUALIkER AT THE ,UISITA 'OLF and Country Club in Tarlac on Friday.

The reigning national junior champion, WHO TOOK CHARGE OF THE CRACK kELD WITH A 4HURSDAY BLEW A START WITH A lOUNDERING kNISH BUT HIS STILL PUT HIM THREE STROKES AHEAD OF THREE OTHERS AFTER THE kRST OF THE TWO phase elims that will select the three members of the Philippine team.

Counting his two 73s, Chan, who also won the National pro-am with Rey Pagunsan at Splendido last month, assembled a two-under 286 as he built some cushion over three bidders and nine others who survived the second cut heading to Stage 2 set June 10-13, also at the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed layout. #ARL #ORPUS BIRDIED THE kRST THREE HOLES at the back and fought back with a 70, Luis Castro fumbled with a bogey on the 17th AND kNISHED WITH A AND 3EAN 2AMOS ALSO squandered a two-under frontside card with a closing 38, settling for a 72 as the troika stayed in the hunt with identical 289s.

"UT kRST DAY CO LEADER 'AB -ANOTOC ALSO GOT back into the thick of things after a 77 and 75 in the middle rounds with a second 69 for a fourday total of 290, just four strokes behind Chan, GUARANTEEING A kERCE SHOWDOWN IN THE NEXT STAGE where the top three will make the PH squad for the SEA Games slated Nov. 30-Dec. 10.

But the rest of survivors, who made the 13-player cut, stood too far behind although they remained hopeful of striking back next week in the last part of the grueling elims conducted by the National Golf Association of the Philippines, sponsored by the MVP

Sports Foundation, the PLDT Group, Cignal AND -ETRO 0ACIkC AND HOSTED BY ,UISITA Edward Dy carded a 73 and Kristoffer Arevalo hobbled with a 75 as they scored identical 296s, 10 shots off the pace, while Alexander Bisera and Paolo Wong shot a pair of 73s and Ivan Monsalve carded a 74 for 297s.

Lanz Uy made a 75 for a 299, Ryan Monsalve skied to a 77 for a 303 in a tie with Rolando Bregente, who groped for a 78.

Riding the crest of his impressive 68 that gave him a three-stroke lead after three rounds, Chan birdied Nos. 3 and 4 and 10 and 11 against a bogey on No. 6 to pull away. But he dropped three strokes on the par-4 11th, enabling his pursuers to stay within striking distance.

NGAP to hold SEA Games qualifying tournament THE National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) will hold a two-stage qualifying tournament for the upcoming 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games that the country will be hosting in November.

The event, open to all amateur Filipino golfer will be played at the Hacienda Luisita Golf and Country Club on June 10 to 13.

Participants must be in a good standing with the NGAP and must satisfy all the requirements imposed by the governing body. Players must have a valid handicap index of 5.0 or lower issued

BY A BONAkDE GOLF BODY AS OF -AY

4HE QUALIkER WILL BE COMPOSED OF TWO stages of 72 holes each using stroke play.

3TAGE ONE WILL ACCEPT THE kRST PLAYERS to register; wherein the top 12 players and ties within 10 strokes of the leading score will advance to the second stage.

4HE STAGE TWO OF THE QUALIkER WILL DETERmine the top three players which will form the 2019 SEA Games team as set by the committee.

Entry fee for the qualifying tournament is pegged at P3,000.

For inquiries, contact NGAP at 7065926.

Q Korean junior golfer Tae Won Ha (center) CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The tournament, which was open for all camp participants, attracted more than 50 junior players who competed in the Boys’ and Girls’ Division for 15-18, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10 and 8 UNDER AGE GROUPS 4HE TOURNAMENT WAS THE kRST junior event outside of the events of the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) that awarded World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.

It is the only local junior event that had Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS) ranking and Global Junior Golf Ranking (GJGS) event and the only event in the country in Bluegolf.

4HE TOURNAMENT ALSO SERVED AS A QUALIkER FOR the Boys and Girls 15-18 years old to the 40th North and South Junior Golf Championships in Pinehurst, NC next month. g)T IS OUR ADVOCACY TO GROW THE GAME AND kLL in gaps in the golf ecosystem,� said Atty, Bobbet Bruce of USCC Philippines “We want to broaden the horizon of our local junior golfers to include the possibility of going to the U.S. on golf scholarships. We have the talent. It’s just a matter of matching these talents with the more than 1,000 colleges and

universities in the U.S.,� he added.

In other sports, USCC Philippines plans to have camps this year in football, tennis and swimming, to hold periodic UTR events in tennis, a coach’s upgrade seminar in football, a co-hosting of a regional tryout for a Major League Soccer (MLS) team and the selection of a Filipino footballer to attend the MLS Division II Draft Combine.

Other participants were Jona Magcalayo, Joaquim Yu, Cedric Aunzo, Joaquin Gomez, Miguel Fusilero, James Luguban, Kenn Aquino, Iseah Malsi, Sam Sagaral, CJ Alcantara, David Gaungko, Damien See, Robin See, Mathew Lee, Mickelson Chua, Jacob Chua, Rey Del Rosario, Tejawn Mercado, Jose Radovan, Dominic Villamor, Pocholo Medina, Dylan Recto and Dustin Recto.

The events were made possible by US COLLEGE SPORTS CAMPS Asia in cooperation with Netlogic Solutions Asia, Inc., GOLF GLOBALLY, LLC, J.L.M. Hotel and Food Management, Inc. (Jollibee – Lopez, Quezon), G & W Clubshares, Inc. and venue benefactor, The Orchard Golf and Country Club and Southlinks Golf Course.

READY TO SCALE GREATER HEIGHTS Former junior golfer Felicia Medalla completed her journey as a student-athlete by graduating from California State University-Fullerton with a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Studies. She also brought home top academic honors as she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was a consistent Dean’s Lister, Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Academic All-American and a top player for the Titans’ Women’s Golf team. Felicia was a veteran junior golf internationalist and was a regular participant at the Callaway Junior World (now IMG Academy Junior World) and the FCG International Junior Golf Championship (formerly the San Diego Junior Maters). She is the daughter of Oscar and Lally Medalla. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

2nd Cobra-Puma Scramble Golf 4th Mindanao Meet to the Island Green takes Tournament opens June 19 off June 18 THE 2nd Cobra-Puma Scramble Golf Tournament will tee off on June 19 at the Beverly Place Golf and Country Club in Mexico, Pampanga.

The tournament will only allow to COMPETE THE kRST TEAMS TO REGISTER Entry fee is P14,000 per two-man team.

Team composition will be a two-man play, which can either be male-male, female-female or male-female.

The minimum combined handicap is

Q Aidric Chan takes a step closer to a dream SEAG stint CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

10 and the maximum is 60 based on the *UNE UNIkED NATIONAL HANDICAPPING system.

Registered players can enjoy a special rate of P750 per practice round for one month.

An all-expense paid trip to Johor Baru, Malaysia and a chance to compete in the Cobra-Puma Regional Golf Tournament awaits the low gross and low net team champions.

THE 4th Mindanao Meet to the Island Green will tee off on June 18 to 22 at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Sports Club in Davao City.

The tournament will follow a 36hole stroke play scoring system to be played over three or four days.

The regular team will use the Stableford format while senior’s team will

use the Molave pointing system.

Each team will be composed of six players but only the best four scores will count.

Entry fee is pegged at P15,000 per team with maximum of two teams per division of representing club.

Deadline of entries and payment is June 9.

Independence Day Charity Golf unfolds July 4 THE 10th Annual Independence Day Charity Golf Tournament will tee off on July 4 at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City.

Organized by the United States Embassy Club (USEC) in partnership with the US Embassy Golf Club, proceeds of the tournament will fund USEC charitable operations for this year.

Entry fee for the tournament is pegged at P7,000. Mulligan fee is P1,000 for front and back nines except the putting green.

On-course registration starts at 6:30 a.m.

For inquiries, email the organizers at usembassyclubmanila@gmail.com.

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Serving Philippine history on a platter •

LITERARY LIFE

FILIPINO CHAMPIONS

ARTS AWAKE

‘Of That Other Country We Now Speak’ k F2

Batangas students get brand new library F3

Intramuros lines up 121st Independence Day activities F8

Literary Life SUNDAY June 9, 2019

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BOOK REVIEW

Of That Other Country We Now Speak: Subverting expectations W

BY FAYE VALENCIA

HEN the popular HBO series “Game of Thrones“ g'O4u AIRED ITS kNALE RECENTLY MUCH WAS MADE over episode writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss’ decision to “subvert expectations.� They served plot twists that some fans tagged as “lazy.� Some “GoT� devotees were so aghast that they started a petition to pressure HBO into producing a “GoT� Season 8 remake.

Over 1.5 million people signed that petition. While that number may not be enough to persuade HBO to oblige them, it drives home the fact that one has to be a competent writer to succeed in subverting expectations.

Award-winning writer Charlson Ong’s STORIES ARE NOT SET IN THE SERIES kCTIONAL continent of Westeros, but he can teach Benioff and Weiss a lot about subverting expectations the right way. In Of That Other Country We Now Speak and Other Stories (University of the Philippines Press; 139 pages; 2016), Ong does this through 11 tales featuring lost and bewildered men who manage to do surprising acts of damnation and redemption — or a combination of both.

Ong’s masterful prose has an elegiac effect, and that is initially what encourages you to keep turning the pages. Before you know it, you’ve already invested a lot of emotions in the characters that inhabit these tales. You’re transported to the world that they are in and you get inside their heads.

In the title story, the lead character Jeffrey Lim — a Chinese-Filipino man who wants to help his daughter by confronting private and ancestral ghosts — recalls his clan’s mythical tale. He muses: “Of that other country we now speak. And land of

yellow earth and blue sky where a golden emperor once ruled. My grandmother lived in that land. In the mornings she bathed in a river where a green dragon once played, where a sad poet drowned reaching for the moon one night. But my grandmother had stolen the moon. She had scooped the moon in a wooden bowl and hidden it inside an earthen jar, where it remains to this day. It is the curse of the poor poet that has plagued our family ever since, that has followed us across rivers and oceans.�

Jeffrey thinks that the family curse has struck his daughter Katrina. He notes: “But she is only nine, I think to myself, our daughter is just a child. One day, her solitude will be called madness. One day, she will be so far deep inside herself no one can reach her.� Out of despair for his daughter, Jeffrey ditches logic and travels all the way back to China to see if there’s some sort of cure for her. His wife Agnes suspects that he just wants to go on a trip so he could cheat on her. But, of course, Jeffrey doesn’t. He’s so torn up about his

daughter’s condition that he’s willing to chase myths for her, never mind if people call him crazy.

In “The Electric Man,� Ong shares the story of a family man named Martin Hudson Yap who befriends the title character. Martin relates: “The Electric Man was A WOMAN 4HAT WAS THE kRST AND last thing about him/her. She can’t BE A WOMAN ) THOUGHT AT kRST

women don’t do this sort of thing.

Women cheat with their bosses, not on them. The day I run into a woman who’d sell out the company store is the day I leave this sorry country, I used to tell myself.

"UT IT WAS NIGHT TIME WHEN ) kRST saw her. Later than night, it was three in the morning: the witching hour, the switching hour.�

As it turns out, The Electric Man is a woman named Georgina — nicknamed “Jojo� — who is estranged from her electricianhusband who works for the power company. Jojo’s soon-to-be-exhusband taught her how to turn back the electric meters so people would not pay astronomical fees to the POWER COMPANY -ARTIN LATER kNDS OUT that Jojo got into the illegal trade so she could save money to buy a piece of land in Palawan, where she could move with her partner Melanie. Martin is so fascinated

by Jojo’s predicament that he agrees to let HER BORROW SOME CASH SO SHE COULD FULkLL her dream. Then again, the happy ending doesn’t happen so easily. You have to read it to believe it.

7HILE -ARTIN IS SOMEWHAT CONlICTED about doing something illegal, the lead character in “The Dog Trainer,� Francis

Alosbanos, doesn’t seem too bothered by the crimes he commits. What’s unsettling is that Ong manages to make you root for this character, even if he’s no saint.

Francis, an accountant, conspires with a dog trainer named Norey to get rid of the opportunistic husband of Anna Zuloaga.

Both Francis and Norey happen to love Anna. It doesn’t make a difference to them if she doesn’t love them back the way they want to be loved back, they just want her to be happy. So, they use dogs to help them commit the perfect crime.

Francis, though, is the only homicidal

sociopath in Ong’s tales. Most of the lead characters are men who are simply trying to do the right thing. In “The Vet,� an exasperated and cranky Dr. San Diego is forced to provide informal counseling over the phone to a Mr. Legazpi.

While the latter claims to be falling apart because he’s worried that his daughter’s dog (named “Google,� no less) would go blind, it’s really he who’s in need of someone to talk to. Dr. San Diego summons the strength to be kind to Mr. Legazpi, even if all he wants to do is hang up and get some sleep.

Then, in “Throw Away Day,�

Chris, who starts out as a mildly annoying pseudo-douchebag, teams up with a doctor named Andrei to run a temporary haven for impoverished kids in Malate. “I don’t know where all of this is going and if I should apply for some kind of government LICENSE u CONFESSES #HRIS 3ELlESSness is something new to him.

It’s a pity that his wife Doris had to leave him so he could come to his senses.

There is no doubt that Ong excels in representing the Tsinoy experience in HIS kCTION (OWEVER HIS STORIES TRAVEL TO a whole new level of awesome when he grabs a wonderfully wild plot and just runs with it. We don’t really care where he runs to. We’re all just going to follow him, no questions asked, because we want to know what happens next.

Of That Other Country We Now Speak and Other Stories costs P250 and is available in leading bookstores.

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Bohol’s Agi writing workshop: The pathways for our literature

BY F. JORDAN CARNICE

and long-employed professionals who reacquainted themselves with their love for writing, the panelists balanced their critiques by pulling the hardest punches, but still aiming for sharp but necessary tough-love advice.

Criticism is never meant to discourage, but everyone needs to know what can be improved and what should be disposed.

in the 21st century, enjambments and caesura, brevity versus excess, and many others. The standout that day was some of the balak, Visayan works of poetry that were clearly more Bol-anon than Cebuano, capturing the sensibilities of one’s culture and strength of the native tongue.

May 26 was dedicated to prose works, COVERING BOTH kCTION AND CREATIVE NONkC-

of narrative, requiring the fellows to ask themselves these: What does “show, don’t tell� mean? What makes this narrator’s point of view distinctive, but still relatable? How do I avoid becoming didactic, but still driving home the point?

The temptations of purple prose, the wasted opportunities of going back to heritage for story material, and the phal-

WORDS are among our simplest of comforts, but when wielded differently, these are also a source of division and displeasure. That is why, in the recent Agi Creative Writing Workshop — organized

by Kaliwat ni Karyapa (KaKa) writers collective, with the support of the Center for Culture and Arts Development of the provincial government of Bohol — these things were held to a higher standard, handled with a master’s care.

Patterned after the country’s major writers’ workshops, where a panel of distinguished literary artists dissects and studies the participants’ subMITTED WORKS !GI IS THE kRST OF its kind in the province, gathering practicing and emerging writers from different parts of Bohol. The term agi is a Bolanon word for “handwriting� and “to get through.�

The writing fellows are Cathleen Grace B. Dahiroc, Marlene G. Estorosas, Mae Tiffany O. Gallendez, Donita Jeanne Gervacio, Karla Jane Gonser, Anne Genelou D. Hangad, Vanessa Jane Jumoc, Q The panelists and fellows of the first Agi Creative Writing Workshop at the Provincial Capitol of Bohol, Tagbilaran City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Lucell Larawan, Carlo Christopher A. Lelis, Karen Lara M. Libot, Ariel B. For poetry, this includes growing out of tion. The workshop was moved to the new lic undertones (or overreadings?) of some Logroùo, Mary Rose D. Morales, Ruvyne comfort zones: to kill your darlings when Bohol Provincial Capitol near CPG Park, of the pieces were among those that aniGayle A. Nagal, Ruby Angeline A. Pring, lines sounded beautiful but gratuitous; to where everybody endured the indoor heat mated the discussions. In the end, whether John Harvey Reforeal, Ronald T. Salada, break out of traditional rhyming schemes due to the absence of electricity in the THE STORY IS SCI k HORROR A RECORDING OF and Venice Alyzza L. Ugay, along with two that constrict, rather than uplift, the building. This only added to the unease of personal angst or an excerpt of a longer members of KaKa, Dandreb James Arro and poem’s intent; to stop mimicking Hall- the writing fellows who were at the receiv- memoir, the consensus for any literary mark greeting card poetry and Instagram ing end of more heated discussions. Luck- work is that substance should always Amor Maria J. Vistal.

The workshop sessions began on May aphorisms by setting aside Lang Leav, Rupi ily, power returned just before lunch. The trump form. The skeleton needs organs 25 at Reyna’s The Haven and Gardens Kaur or Wattpad and then venturing to main panelists for this day were overall and muscles for the body to move.

After the workshop sessions, the panel(OTEL WHERE THE kRST ORDER OF BUSINESS WAS other literatures; and above all, to read, workshop coordinator Liza Macalandag poetry. The panelists for the day were poets read, read more works, especially by lo- and Bonifacio Quirog Jr., along with Car- ists were impressed that, despite of the nice, Vistal, Ponte and Tuazon. unsavory words that came with the praises, F. Jordan Carnice, Paul Joseph Vistal, and cal writers.

There was also the dialogue on alluAlthough nothing is truly original, nobody among the fellows cried or left the Palanca award winners Rene Eune “Coy� sions and central metaphors, heightened SINCE AN IDEA IS A RElECTION OF REALITY OR room in a fury, unlike many of the panelP. Ponte and Noel “Roy� P. Tuazon.

Since the fellows were a mix of high language that ushers the reader to insight, response to another idea, the critiques still ists’ past workshop experiences. But when school students, working millennials ekphrastic poetry, sexism in writing touched on inventiveness and demands they were asked to share their thoughts

THE Literary Life page of The Sunday Times Magazine is now accepting contributions of new, original and unpublished short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, preferably in English, from emerging and established writers. Works must be encoded in Microsoft Word using the typefaces Arial, Times New Roman, or Palatino Linotype, font size 12 and letter-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches),

and saved in either .doc or .rtf format. Each short story and creative nonfiction piece should be between ten (10) and twenty (20) pages (double-spaced), while each poem should be limited to only one (1) page (single-spaced).

Works littered with glaring grammatical and typographical errors will not be considered. Send your works to the literary editor, Alvin I. Dacanay, at literarylife[at]

about the workshop, tears were shed. They agreed that this two-day fellowship was an opportunity too rare for anyone to pass, especially in Bohol, and they were beyond grateful that they were gifted with the space to identify themselves with another writer, to unload questions they were fearful to ask (ironically) in classrooms, and to REkNE THEIR CRAFT WHILE GETTING THE CHANCE to connect with other literary artists in the province.

This response proves that there is a desire for a community of writers in Bohol, that there is passion for writing and critical thinking despite the constant assault of misinformation these days. There are already several writers workshops held annually in the country, serving as major rites of passage for aspiring writers, but they are mostly outside of Bohol — the Silliman University National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City, the IYAS Creative Writing Workshop in Bacolod City, the Iligan National Writers Workshop and the many university-led workshops in Manila, to name a few.

Finally, Bohol has the Agi Creative Writing Workshop, a gathering everybody hopes would be institutionalized and reach its golden anniversary in the future. Because, like reading, writing must never end. Writing our literatures is fundamental because, no matter the place, it is a way of memorializing (and learning from) our nation’s traumas and triumphs.

But Agi is not just about writing and establishing one’s penmanship in the country’s many literary expressions. It is about creating pathways for new writers and tirelessly following the journey of history and heritage of a people. And based on the direction this workshop is going, it is on the right track.

manilatimes[dot]net. Kindly put the genre and title of the work in the email’s subject line (example: Short Story: Dead Stars). Authors whose creative works are published in the magazine agree to have these included in literary anthologies that The Manila Times may conceive and publish in the future. Full copyright ownership of the works shall remain with their respective authors.

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Batangas students get brand new library

TUDENTS and teachers in Looc, Batangas, will now have access to more learning and educational resources with a brand new library turned over in time for the new school year to the Looc Elementary School by ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc.’s (ALKFI) Programa Genio and partner organizations.

*LQD %XUJRV D Ă€VKHUZRPDQ IURP the remote town along Taal Lake, who dreams of a better life for her two children says a new library for her children and their schoolmates can inspire them to make the most of their education and pursue their dreams. “Even though we don’t earn much, my husband and I work very hard so that our children can go to school and have a chance to have a better

life,� furthered Burgos, who heads the parents’ association in the school. “I can already see how much joy this new library brings to my children, while also motivating them to keep learning and keep dreaming big.�

Meanwhile, according to Donalyn Maya, officer-in-charge of Looc Elementary School and chairman of the Looc-Balete Development Association, WKH QHZ OLEUDU\ ZLOO EHQHĂ€W ERWK VWXGHQWV

Students of Looc Elementary School (above) enjoy the newly opened library (left photo).

DQG WHDFKHUV ZKR KDYH GLIĂ€FXOW\ JHWWLQJ hold of learning materials and resources. “This new library and the supplies in it are a huge help not just to the students but to us teachers, too,â€? said Maya. “We now have easy access to reference books that are usually found in bigger city libraries, while the children can foster a love for reading and learning with these new books.â€?

ALKFI’s educational arm Prog rama Gen io, which works with public schools and communities to give more students access to quality education, spearheaded the project, which is part of ABS-CBN’s commitment to help Filipinos nationwide have access to more learning opportunities. The library was built with donations from the Filipino American Cultural Organization (FACO) and is in line with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Every Child a Reader program that aims to equip elementary pupils with strategic

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Lamoiyan Corporation Marketing Director Bing Cavestany and Assistant Brand Manager for Licealiz Cristina Martinez (second and third from left) receive a certificate of recognition from the Department of Education for their participation in Brigada Eskwela 2019 National Kick-Off in Alfonso Central Elementary School in Cavite.

LAMOIYAN TAKES PART IN DEPED’S BRIGADA ESKWELA Personal hygiene and home care products manufacturer Lamoiyan Corporation donated over half a million worth of goods to schools nationwide as company representatives joined the Brigada Eskwela national kick-off in Alfonso Central Elementary School in Cavite.

In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Lamoiyan distributed packs of Licealiz AntiHead Lice Shampoo, Hapee Toothpaste, and James Styling Gel to the students of the said school. “Pediculosis or head lice infestation is one of the top causes of absenteeism in public schools and Lamoiyan has been committed to promote health and personal hygiene among Filipinos, especially the youth as we want them learn about it at an early age. We hope that through this partnership with DepEd, Lamoiyan will be able to impose the importance of proper hygiene to our children,� said company Marketing Director, Bing Cavestany.

With this year’s Brigada Eskwela theme “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan,�

DepEd will continue to bring the “Brigada Eskwela Plus Program� to public schools nationwide. The endeavor is focused on school maintenance throughout the year, while helping improve learners’ participation rate and reduce dropouts.

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This library is one of the projects of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya under Programa Genio.

reading and writing skills to help them with reading comprehension.

According to Maricar Estole, program director of Programa Genio, the library and teacher training program gives children a safe space and resources so they can learn to love reading and eventually become better students, while assisting the

Waking up in Vegas

AS VEGAS is known for a lot of things: casinos, bright lights, extravagant shows, outlet malls and its excessiveness.

W hen my husband i nv ited me to go on his work trip, I eagerly ju mpe d at the cha nc e to spend nearly a week by myself. It has been a tough first six months of 2019 and by the time I checked in at the magnificent Encore hotel, I spent the first 48 hours inside my room just sleeping, resting, and surprisingly so, ruminating on life.

I have been toying with the idea of meditation for a while now. The idea of just being has always tickled my fancy simply because I wondered if there was any hope for my overly active mind to keep still in the moment and just be.

From the moment I read about El i za beth Gi l ber t’s t ravel s a nd meditating adventures, I have always wondered if there was any chance for me to still my mind in the same way.

There have been days when I have successfully practiced sitting in the

THE THOUGHT JUNKIE CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM quiet before dawn but as with any human being, my mind is already full speed ahead from the moment I turn my alarm off. This has caused a constant state of panic and stress.

By never being ‘switched off’, the brain never relaxes and is often on f light or fight mode.

This often leads to panic attacks, which I have experienced on several occasions, and just a life that is constantly going, going, going simply because my mind would refuse to shut up. I tried everything, but it wasn’t until I picked up the book 10% Happier by Dan Harris, a guy who suffered from a panic attack on-air, that I realized that they maybe there is a chance to quiet my mind after all.

You see, meditating is not just about constantly struggling to not

A team of 51 volunteer employees work together to prepare Sapang Uwak High School for the opening of school.

FEDEX, TNT RESTORE EARTHQUAKE-HIT HIGH SCHOOL Global transportation company FedEx together with TNT Philippines jointly mounted CSR activities at Sapang Uwak High School in Porac, Pampanga after it was damaged in the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that recently hit Luzon.

FedEx Express employees helped improve school facilities by renovating classrooms, repainting, and creating a colorful mural to adorn the facilities. The 51-employee volunteer-team also shared school supplies and meals with over 80 high school students during the event.

As part of the company’s continuous support for the communities it operates in, FedEx and TNT donated over P300, 000 for the activity. FedEx is ahead of plan for its FedEx Cares goal of investing $200 million in more than 200 global communities by 2020.

teachers in giving their students the best education possible.

The library is just one of many projects spearheaded by ABS-CBN Li ngkod Kapami lya to help the residents in the remote, lakeside town of Looc have access to education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. Home to about 4,000 residents who rely mostly on seasonal farming, fishing, and construction work for their livelihood, Looc has been one of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya’s EHQHÀFLDULHV RU ´DGRSWHG FRPPXQLties� since 2016. ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya also led in the construction of a barangay health center, a community pharmacy, the NutriPan project — a school-based bakery that sells nutritious, affordable bread to the students, and the rehabilitation of the Looc Elementary School gymnasium, which serves as the evacuation center for Looc and other neighboring barangays in times of calamity.

'I spent the first 48 hours inside my room just sleeping, resting, and surprisingly so, ruminating on life.'

think about anything but identifying and thoroughly thinking about our thoughts and really examining them. We don’t just entertain every thought that comes to mind, but we really sit in the quiet and wrestle with them. We do not have to entertain every thought that comes to mind and most importantly, we do not have to react to them immediately. Instead, we ponder on them and give ourselves a chance to process what we are thinking.

In taking the time to slow down and thinking about what we are thinking about, we gain a better understanding of why we are feeling the way we are feeling and how it ref lects with our current reality.

By spending time with myself, I was left without a choice but to ref lect on my life’s recent stor y and the feelings that I have and it was exhausting. It was exhausting because I refused to escape it but instead I sat down with my emotions, the current state of my life, and acted accordingly.

By day 3, I felt like an athlete in the last two minutes of the game but by day 4, I slowly felt the heaviness in my chest slowly f loating away.

Soon I would return to reality, but I was grateful that I was able to find within myself the right tools to survive it and move on to the next six months of 2019 with optimism, it will all be okay.

Life is ironic sometimes, here I was in one of the most extravagant and indulgent cities in the world and instead of jumping into the excess of life, I sat still and prayed.

It wasn’t the vacation I thought it would be but it was definitely what my soul needed.

A special shout-out to my husband for the best vacation ever and for just being the best in everything.

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as a freelance chef. “After college kumukuha na rin ako ng maliliit na catering, kung kanikanino. Ako yung nagluluto tapos nakikipag-partner ako sa maliliit na catering companies.�

All in all, the chef considers his varied interests — all honed and nurtured amid their seemingly different natures — vital to his level of skills as a chef today. “Nagagamit ko ngayon sa culinary yung pagiging imaginative and creative ko in making my toys as a child, kasi once na nag-plate ako, ayaw ko nang bigla mo lang inilalagay. Parang, sayang walang kulay‌ green lang siya‌ dagdagan kaya natin ng kulay pula? Lagyan kaya natin ng height. Dapat may texture, may contrast.â€?

And of course, his fascination for Philippine history became a very crucial ingredient.

OOD is arguably more than just a basic human need.

Ask anyone what it is to them besides a source of sustenance and there will surely be a myriad of answers. Some will say it brings them comfort, others nostalgia, and definitely for most, a sense of celebration.

But for chef extraordinaire and Filipino heirloom dishes advocate &KULVWRSKHU &DUDQJLDQ IRRG LV ÀUVW DQG foremost history.

Co-founder of Culinary Generals (an association of Cavite-based chefs, restaurateurs, food historians, entrepreneurs, cooks and academicians whose goal is to preserve the region’s history) and founder and president of Razorchef Philippines (an organization of chefs that aims to promote cultural cuisine), Carangian has long been fascinated with Philippine food history and thus made it his life’s work to make Filipinos proud of their indigenous ingredients and flavors.

For, just like social customs and traditions, language, music and the arts, heirloom dishes and recipes can just as well define a people’s identity.

In time for the coming week’s 121st commemoration of Philippine Independence, The Sunday Times Magazine WUXO\ ÀQGV LW ZRUWKZKLOH WR feature the admirable efforts of Chef Christopher Carangian in extolling the country’s extensive cuisine.

Chasing history

His story With parents who both earned a living from food — Carangian’s mother used to own an eatery while his father worked as a cook in Saudi Arabia — Carangian was exposed to the ways of the kitchen very early on. “I was only eight or nine years old when I cooked my first meal.

Naalala ko, si Nanay instructed mee how to cook pansit: ‘Toper [his nickkname], nakatabi na yan [ingredients], iisa-sahin mo lang yan, tapos pag nalagay mo na lahat, ilalagay mo yung sabaw. Pag wala nang sabaw, tikman mo at luto na ang pansit.’ So, o, ang pinakauna kong nailuto, pansit bihon,� he reminisced in this sitdown interview with The Sunday Times Magazine.

His training was not limited within his immediate family, however, as Carangian shared he also used to assist his is pastry chef aunt in making desserts. o, “I am part Kapampangan, Bicolano, Ilocano, CaviteĂąo and Chavacano — lahat ng marunong sa pagluluto. Praise God, namana ko kahit papaano,â€? he revealed with a chuckle.

Besides being handy in the kitchen, Carangian was also good at carving various materials, which he turned into his own toys. When neither cooking nor building, though, he further found

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As his freelance catering jobs started WR Ă RXULVK &DUDQJLDQ WKRXJKW KH KDG found his permanent livelihood but an opportunity he could not refuse suddenly came his way. “May isang high school na nawalan ng TLE [Technology and Livelihood Education] teacher. Dahil ninong ko yung principal, wala akong choice. He even said, ‘Minsan lang ako makiusap sa iyo. Isang taon lang ‘to.’â€?

However, the one year of service he initially agreed to turned into two, and WKHQ WZR EHFDPH ÀYH +H ZDV HYHQ offered to take on history subjects since management knew of his keen interest, while the rest of the teachers ran to him anyway for tidbits about the storied past.

But the saying, “If it is real love, it will never be over� held true for Carangian because it was inevitable that he missed working in the kitchen. “At some point, I just felt that it was time for me to go back to my love for cooking.�

Carangian therefore returned to the business with all more passion than before if that’s even possible. And fresh from his stint in the academe, he would dish out additional trivia on the origins of food items like a true educator.

Finally in 2008, Carangian merged

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But in nurturing all of these interests, Carangian never neglected to be a dutiful son and eventually dedicate his time to the family’s food business.

Admittedly, though, he hated doing manual labor like most growing kids. “Para sa paninda kinabukasan, isang kilong bawang, dalawang kilong sibuyas yung kailangan ko hiwain at i-prep tapos papasok pa ako ng school.�

What he didn’t realize at the time was all the “prep� he hated so much would serve as his ticket into the culinary world in which he now thrives.

It was a relative who suggested that Carangian take Culinary Arts in college. But the wise and considerate son that he is, he knew his family — even with their food business — would not be able to afford to send him to a university offering the expensive course. “Hence, I took Hotel and Restaurant Management. We were the pioneer batch in De La Salle University-DasmariĂąas.â€?

While in college, he devoted what should have been his free as a young

and carefree man in joining culinary competitions that not only trained him in the craft but also augmented his finances. “Kasi wala naman kaming yaman, kaya pinagbutihan ko na lang. Lahat ng culinary competitions sa school, lagi

akong nagfi-first [place]. Every year, ako ang representative ng De La Salle sa Chefs on Parade. Wala akong coach, sariling sikap lahat.�

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his love for culinary arts, Filipino history and teaching history by founding Razorchef Philippines. “Meron akong mga four students who shared they wanted to go to culinary school but could not do so because it’s too expensive. But I saw

Today, Carangian is considered an authority on the history of Philippine cuisine and regularly featured on television shows.

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Carangian co-founded Razorchef Philippines and established Culinary Generals not only to discover and promote stories behind heritage cuisine but also to train budding chefs who will be proud to cook local dishes.

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Case in point, the Pancit Langlang of Imus, Cavite.

First made popular in El Filibusterismo by Jose Rizal, langlang is made with sotanghon noodles, chicken meat and eggs, quail eggs, shrimps, and vegetables.

Believed to be the favorite dish of Rizal, Carangian sought the origin of the food and discovered that it is mostly enjoyed in Imus, Cavite. But when he traveled there, no one could explain the origins of the dish’s name. The tables were turned and learning about his penchant for food history, it was the Cavitenos who challenged him to explain its history. “Una hindi ko makita. So I asked how they prepare it and when it was done, I said, ‘Ito lang po yan? Meron pa po bang ibang pagluluto niyan?’ “Repeatedly, they would answer, ‘Yan lang po. Ito lang yon, pancit lang po.’ And that sparked the idea. Kasi ang mga Pilipino pag nagse-serve tayo ng pagkain at hindi masyadong magarbo, sasabihin natin, o pasensiya na ito lang. At ang mga Filipino mahilig sa pag-uulit ng mga salita, so it made sense — pancit langlang.�

A staunch advocate of heritage Filipino cuisine, the talented chef hopes there will come a time that Filipino chefs will genuinely find pride in indigenous cooking.

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Vision for Filipino food

their potential and I told them that if they invited more and they reach a total number of 10 students in a group, I’d teach them for free.�

He completed an informal teaching course for the 10 students that showed up at his doorstep one day and afterward, word got out about the kindhearted culinary whiz so that more and more aspiring culinary artists inquired if he could instruct them too.

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Thankfully, his food business thrived as if rewarded by the heavens for his VHOĂ HVV DFW +H WKHQ VWDUWHG SHUFHQW of his earnings which he used to go around the country to hold continuous seminars on Philippine history, cuisine and tradition with demos on the easiest culinary methods that students of all ages can understand. “That time I realized yung pagbibigay mo pala sa kapwa mo, napo-promote silang supervisor, manager and then sa mga kumpanyang pinapasukan nila, they recommend me, kaya lumaki ang pasok ng kita. Napatunayan kong ang paggawa ng mabuti babalik at babalik.â€?

As his professional world expanded and interest in Philippine culinary history deepened, Carangian saw another milestone LQ ZKHQ KH PHW OLNH minded peers and established Culinary Generals.

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Christopher Carangian is the featured chef of Diamond Hotel Philippines’ Independence month special this June.

At the end of the day, Carangian hopes that through the efforts of Culinary Generals, Razor Chefs and other proponents of heritage cuisine, there will come a time that Filipino chefs will genuinely find pride in indigenous cooking. “Sana dumating yung

Carangian affirms that Filipino cuisine brims with timeless tales and customs such as the Chavacano dish Ciento Quinse (left photo) and Imus’ Pancit Langlang (right photo).

of organizing a group of chefs who not only cooked but were also academicians and educators, he was able to take another big step toward his ultimate dream: The transfer, rediscovery, promotion and protection of the Philippines’ true culinary history — the kind not necessarily found in books — to the next generation. “It was in early April when I visited Angelo Aguinaldo, grandson of WKH 5HSXEOLF¡V Ă€UVW 3UHVLGHQW Emilio Aguinaldo, at Aguinaldo Shrine. Right then, Department of Tourism Region $ 2IĂ€FH 'LUHFWRU 5HEHFFD Labit arrived, and from there we agreed to create the Culinary Generals whose name was inspired by the fact that I was from the culinary world and we were inside the home of the General Aguinaldo,â€? he recalled.

Culinary Generals debuted at the Calabar]RQ ERRWK DW WKH Madrid Fusion. Thereafter, the group hosted events and projects with the goal of keeping alive the region’s heirloom dishes that have been lost in daily life.

Culinary Generals also went further to actively promote regional culinary talents, as well

as native local products and produce. “Our number one goal is to preserve, alamin ang kasaysayan. Kasi pag nalaman natin ang kasaysayan, parang magiging very interesting sa atin lalo na ang pagkain. Kailangan lang may nagkukwento, may nagpapaliwanag. Merong nagpaparating sa public ano ba yung authentic Filipino cuisine.�

Sharing history With Razorchef and Culinary Generals, word eventually spread about the admirable work of the humble chef/ former teacher who quickly became the go-to guy of anyone interested to further their knowledge of Filipno food beyond table.

Among the “anyone’s� was media conglomerate GMA Network, which is constantly on the lookout to validate their stories regarding ancestral or heritage Filipino cuisine. “They said I explained history without a touch of commercialism and began to invite me to their shows.�

From a one-time guesting on the weekly magazine program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,� Carangian became a regular and soon shared his expertise in heritage cuisine in other GMA programs including “I-Juander,� “Pinasarap� and “Unang Hirit� to name a few. “Dati sa ginagawang kong seminars around the country, I reached 20 to 30 people in two hours. With GMA, in three minutes, isa hanggang tatlong milyon ang nakakarinig.�

Value of food in history With platforms now available to him to reach wider audiences, Carangian is more than inspired to spark the Filipino’s interest in the country’s cuisine. “Kung maituturo natin sa lahat ng edad at estado sa buhay yung kulturang Pilipino, maaaring sumikat ang Filipino cuisine. Maganda eh, bawat pagkain natin may kwento.�

One the stories he said he will never tire of sharing is that of Adobong Dilaw. “Adobong Dilaw is actually the love story of Emilio Aguinaldo and second wife Maria Agoncillo.�

By tradition adobong dilaw in Cavite is made of atsuete or annatto — the food coloring derived from the

seeds of achiote tree; but the same dish in Kawit is actually made of luyang dilaw or turmeric.

Tracing the history of adobong dilaw, &DUDQJLDQ GLVFRYHUHG LW ZDV WKH LQĂ XHQFH of Agoncillo, a native of Taal Batangas, that made turmeric an important ingredient in their regional cuisine. “Pinuputahan siya ni Aguinaldo sa Taal, Batangas. Nung pinuntahan namin yung lugar, yung dadaanan mo sa ridge, nakakatakot. Pero sobrang in love si Aguinaldo na halos inarawaraw niya yung pagpunta doon sa lugar na yon. “Later on, when Agoncillo became the first lady, dinala niya ang mga kamag-anak niya at tauhan niya sa kumbaga MalacaĂąang before, and that is what we know as the Aguinaldo Shrine today.â€?

Carangian furthered how food is an excellent tool in introducing tradition WR WKRVH IRUHLJQ WR D VSHFLĂ€F FXOWXUH “The good thing with food, hindi mo kailangan magsalita, iabot mo lang ang masarap na pagkain, you’ll feel and taste the culture and tradition of different places.â€?

One good example of this experience according to the historian chef is the warik-warik of Northern Luzon.

Reminiscent of the Kapampangan sisig and the Ilocano’s dinakdakan, warik warik was once part of a ritual invoking the wisdom of the gods.

Carangian traveled to the province of Abra and there, the tribe leaders and elders served him warik warik, whose bitter profile speaks of their tradition.

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time bago pa ako umalis sa mundong ibabaw na makita natin na proud ang bawat chef sa authentic Filipino cuisine.. Na hindi na nila kailangang mag-imbento pa ng iba at magkaroon sila ng mentality na hindi ito maa-appreciate ng ibang tao.�

The chef added he felt Filipinos are not yet ready to take the cuisine forward for the very reason that Filipinos have lost the touch with the history of local dishes. “I think isa sa dapat tignan ay yung sobrang pagdami ng fusion food. Maganda ang fusion para makita natin na bagay or appealing yung ibang mga pakain natin sa mga foreigners. Pero ang nagiging problema, nawawala yung tunay, yung authenticity, culture, history and tradition of the product.�

Finally asked what motivates him in the seemingly tiring and certainly challenging venture of going around the country not only to discover more stories behind heritage cuisine but also to train budding Filipino chefs, Carangian was emotional when he said he perseveres because of his children. “Nakakapagod minsan pero pag nakikita ko yung mga anak ko‌ Parang nade-deprive tayo sa katotohanan. Parang hindi ko kayang tanggapin yun. Naaawa ako kasi yung anak ko, ito yung naririnig sa kanila na hindi katotohanan. Sino pa ang gagawa nito?â€?

As such, from time to time, when he comes across spare money from his many endeavors, Carangian sees to it that he goes to the very outskirts of the country to uncover the heirloom dishes of a particular town or barangay. “Sabi nga ng asawa ko sa akin, hanggang kailan ko daw ito gagawin pero ngayon na meron nang Culinary Generals, meron nang Razorchef, ang sagot ko sa kanya, ‘Huwag ka mag-alala, marami na kami ngayon.’�

With his continued contribution to PhilLSSLQH FXOLQDU\ KLVWRU\ LW LV RQO\ ÀWWLQJ WR salute this exemplar nationalist.

Philippine Culinary Heritage: A Filipino Food Festival and the Malolos Congress Wine Dinner at Diamond Hotel CHEF Christopher Carangian is the featured chef of Diamond Hotel Philippines’ Independence month special.

Take a glimpse into a milestone of Philippine history as Diamond Hotel recreates the Malolos Congress Wine Dinner of 1898, wherein the proclamation of Philippine Independence was ratified in Bulacan. Experience the revival of the best of the original French menu alongside fine wine pairings on June 21 at the Diamond Ballroom.

Also, explore an anthology of illuminated Filipino flavors from June 19 to 30 at the Corniche restaurant, where a spread of fascinating regional recipes and rediscovered delicacies wait to be savored and celebrated.

Unique and unabashedly vibrant, the featured specialties created by Carangian brim with timeless tales and customs.

Ciento Quinse, an extinct Chavacano dish, combines seafood with liempo in a long-forgotten, tradition. The featured dish also included the Pancit Langlang and Warik Warik which he elaborated in the main story.

For reservations, call (632) 528-3000 ext. 1121 or email restaurant_rsvn@diamondhotel.com.

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SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Misunderstandings or chaos could stir up a group project. Carefully consider proposed expenditures. Organize files and archives.

Clean your desk. Clarify what’s needed.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Keep your professional objective in mind. Go for substance over symbolism. A disagreement about priorities could slow the action. Listen and consider. Compromise.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Wishful thinking may not pan out. Words can be deceptive. Make arrangements and run a reality check. Take decisive action to reach your destination.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Stay frugal and postpone gratification for now. Hold onto what you have. Work together with your partner to find cost-effective solutions. Avoid risky business.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Collaborate with your partner for a wider perspective. Reality could clash with your fantasy. What you get isn’t what you expected.

Brainstorm for solutions.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @lindablack. For more astrological interpretations visit Linda Black Horoscopes and www. nancyblack.com) NANCY BLACK. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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Arts Awake SUNDAY June 9, 2019

The Sunday Times

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SUCCESSFUL — and delicious — installment of the 9th Tam-awan International Arts Festival (TIAF) took place at Tam-awan Village in Baguio City from May 22 to 26, featuring indigenous cuisine and delicacies this year.

In line with the theme “Flavors of the Philippines... celebrating indigenous cuisine and delicacies,� Chanum Foundation, Inc. led by Cordillera Solar artist Jordan Mang-osan, the managing organization of Tamawan Village, through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) headed by its chairman National Artist Virgilio Almario and Executive Director Rico Pableo Jr., aimed to focus on Philippine cuisine and delicacies as the Filipinos are known for having one of the best tasting foods in the world.

Ingredients locally-sourced make each dish an original and thus a local delicacy is produced. An example would be the coconut-enriched dishes of the Bicol region, a place with a plen-

tiful source of coconuts all year round.

Apart from this, the “pinikpikan� of the Cordilleras, is a chicken delicacy which is another original because of the fact that all parts of the chicken are used, and the broth is made even more savory with “etag,� a salted piece of pork that is sun-dried.

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Meanwhile, the entire festival also had a plethora of activities that further focused on other art forms.

Resident artists from Tam-awan Village Artists’ Group facilitated art workshops on basic sketching, basic photography, monoprinting, watercolor and acrylic painting.

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PH Ballet Theatre heads to West Coast PHILIPPINE Ballet Theatre, the resident ballet company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, will be touring California this June to proudly present a glimpse of Filipino artistry and world-class ballet talent to US audiences in the West Coast this June.

The country’s preeminent classical ballet company will be performing critically acclaimed pieces from their original Filipino repertoire.

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Audiences in both cities will be in treat as they perform “Filipino Masterpieces� and “Serye at Sayaw.� “Filipino Masterpieces� features two of three acts of the ballet “Mantones de Manila�—�Sa Sala� and “Sa Entablado.�

In performances which have been choreographed to occur at a genteel, upper-class receiving room for guests (Sa Sala) and onstage (Sa Entablado), both acts use the medium of dance to portray a nostalgic visualization of different customs and traditions during the turn of the 20th century.

Choreographed by the late, esteemed Filipino choreographer, Tony Fabella, this ballet pays homage to different asSHFWV RI 7RQ\ )DEHOOD¡V GDQFH LQà XHQFHV which run the gamut from classical to Philippine folk dance.

The costumes have been originally designed and made by Fabella himself, and now updated to accommodate the passing of the years. Lavish gowns and tutus recall an opulent Spanish-Philippine era, each one accented by the “manton,â€? a beautifully embroidered shawl worn by the cultured ladies of an era long gone, but VWLOO ZLHOGLQJ LWV LQĂ XHQFH LQ PRGHUQ Filipiniana dress and demeanor. “Serye at Sayawâ€? provides interesting vignettes behind the scenes into the world of dance and the life of Marguerite, a dancer. It chronicles the intimate and triumphant story of a girl who dreamt of becoming a ballerina and discovered the price she

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Authentic cultural presentations further enlivened the festival.

and from Japan, Daisuke Takeya.

Talks were held on May 24 and 25 featuring Naty Sugguiyao titled “Cordilleran Implements in the Modern Kitchen,� followed by Candy Torres with “Rediscovering the Cordillera Culture through Food.

The remaining talks were held on May 25 after the ritual opening and

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Intramuros to house the period art collections of IA that includes ecclesiastical art, furniture, vestments, and textiles and other artifacts.

2QH WKLQJ ,$ LV ZRUNLQJ RQ LV the pedestrianization of the major zones — like Palacio del Gobernador to General Luna to San Agustin Church, which tourists don’t mind tak i ng the wa l k i ng tou r. Petty crimes had been abetted with the installation of lights, Asido assured.

A collaborative network of museums — connecting Intramuros to the National Museum and Rizal Park — is underway as well.

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has to heed the call of her passion, the loves of her life, and her art.

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Meanwhile, in celebration of the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence, KalayaanSF and the San Francisco-Manila Sister City Committee, in cooperation with The Philippine Consulate General of San Francisco, will have PBT presenting Kalayaan on Pointe on June 23 at the McKenna Theatre of the San Francisco State University. +HURHV DQG OHJHQGV RI WKH ÀJKW for Philippine independence against Spain come alive in a stirring performance by 20 award-winning performers of the highly acclaimed Philippine Ballet Theatre, resident company of

the Cultural Center of the Philippines. “Andres Bonifacioâ€? depicts a vivid slice of Philippine history that revolves around the iconic figurehead of the Philippine revolution against Spanish colonization. This ballet is performed in two acts, each showing pivotal scenes which depict key moments in history that portray the Filipino struggle for independence and freedom. “The Great Classicsâ€? showcases the outstanding artistry and solid technique of the dancers, starting with a curation of well-loved dances from The Nutcracker suite, featuring scenes from Act 2, where the Clara and the Nutcracker Prince are regaled by performances at the Kingdom of Sweets, followed by a romantic pas de deux from The Merry Widow, and FXOPLQDWLQJ LQ D Ă€HU\ UHQGLWLRQ RI WKH grand pas de deux from Don Quixote, a number which does not fail to rouse cheers of excitement and delight from the audience.

Part of the conservation management plan (CMP) for the protection of the historic district includes underground cabling and the relocation of informal settlers.

IA entered into an agreement with the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) and the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) for the resettlement and relocation of about 500 informal settler families living inside the Walled City, targeted to be completed by 2021. The budget from SHFC will also cover subsidy grants for livelihood initiatives.

Underground cabling was already completed i n Plaza de Roma, a major public square in the district su r rou nded by th ree i mpor tant landmarks namely, the Manila Cathedral, Palacio del Gobernador, and Ayuntamiento de Manila. In the works are Aduana and A. Soriano Avenue, where The Manila Times is located.

Maestranza Wall Creative Hub Together with the Creative Economy Council of the Philippines (CECP), IA is working on building a creative hub along the Maestranza Wall.

Composed of 44 chambers, the 300-meter structure built along the Pasig River in the 16th century is envisioned to be incubation spaces for various creative arts including architecture, media, advertising and fashion. ,W ZLOO EH WKH FRXQWU\¡V ÀUVW LFRQLF hub, Asido said, adding that the

registration. The series began with Marinella Mina on “Containing Cultural Choices: What Ceramics Reveal about our Foodsâ€? followed by MadonQD 0D ZLWK ´&KLQHVH ,QĂ XHQFH WR WKH Filipino Cuisine,â€? Jose Ricaredo Arro with “Negrense Traditional Cuisine,â€? and Rae Jane Dolor with “Mindanaoan Traditional Cuisine.â€? chambers will be divided as canvas for the arts. “There will be masters setting up spaces, for example, or teachers, who will train and impart their ideas, or the proper development of ideas that will take root from there,â€? the IA adminstrator shared.

The adaptive reuse of the Maestranza Wall coincides with IA’s long-term plans of creating a more dynamic and inclusive Intramuros — one that isn’t just appreciated as an urban heritage district, but also one engaged in a vibrant dialogue with modern times.

If Maestranza heralded the beginning of globalization in the 16th century, its adaptive reuse in the near future can also be seen as a new globalization of ideas and creativity. “Treat Intramuros as canvas – an open space for everyone,� Asido said of his turf.

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Independence Day offerings As the nation celebrates its 121st Independence Day on Wednesday, IA has lined up a series of activities to enjoy the country’s cultural, religious and educational hub.

2SHQ IURP D P XQWLO S P For t Sa ntiago a nd the De sti le ria Limtuaco Museum offer free entrance. General Luna Street is car-free, inviting everyone to stroll along Intramuros’ main street or can go around on bikes and scooters with their pets. Free screenings at For t Sa ntiago Teat ro i n the We A re Intramu ros Shor t Fi l m Festival starts from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. A Free Photowalk around the Intramuros is also offered for visitors, meetup at Plaza Roma at 9 a.m. The We Art Intramuros Freedom Bazaar operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For those who love music, admission is free at We Are Intramuros Music Festival from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The next major event is the Young Scholars Conference on Intramuros in August, followed by the Grand Marian Procession in November. “But there will be activities in between,� Asido disclosed to The Sunday Times Magazine.

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ITERALLY meaning “within the walls� in Spanish, Intramuros was synonymous to the City of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, during Spanish colonial period.

Alternately called the Walled City, the defensive walls were constructed to protect the city from foreign invasions in the 16th century by the colonial government — like the attack of Chinese pirates led by Limahong in 1574.

It was then the s e at of gove r nment and political power as well as the center of religion, education and commerce.

The standard way of life withi n t he Wa l le d City became the standard of life throughout the archipelago.

Globalization is said to have started at the Maestranza district, where Manila galleons sailed WKH 3DFLĂ€F 2FHDQ IRU FHQWXULHV FDUrying goods to and from Acapulco, Mexico. A landmark by the Pasig River attests to the 400 years trade exchange in 1964 between the two countries.

Intramuros was destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945, damaging and obliterating some of the churches, universities, heritage houses and government buildings. It was where the Japanese Imperial Army made their last stand against Allied Forces and Filipino guerrillas during World :DU 2QO\ WKH 6DQ $JXVWLQ &KXUFK remained standing.

Intramuros Administration Signed on April 10, 1979 by then President Ferdinand Marcos was Presidential Decree 1616 creating the Intramuros Administration (IA) — mandated to rebuild, redevelop, administer and preserve the pre-war buildings, structures and fortifications of the Walled City.

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by Guiller Asido, former chief executive officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA).

In a roundtable discussion for The Manila Times Television (TMTTV) on Thursday, Asido discussed further the development IA is spearheading to make the Walled City the country’s main attraction of cultural and educational tours.

In a friendly banter with Times 3UHVLGHQW DQG &(2 'DQWH )UDQFLV “Klink� Ang 2nd, Publisher Nerilyn Tenorio, Managing Editor Arnold Belleza and Senior Reporter William Depasupil, Asido shared that IA has been making money the past two years mainly from Museum and Site fees.

Intramuros Administration Chief Guiller Asido (fourth from left) with The Manila Times Managing Editor Arnold Belleza, National Editor Lynette Luna, President and CEO Dante Francis ‘Klink’ Ang 2nd, Publisher Nerilyn Tenorio and Senior Reporter William Depasupil after TMT TV roundtable discussion on Thursday. PHOTO BY RENE DILAN

Getting the lowest budget among '27 DWWDFKHG DJHQFLHV WKH XSZDUG trend in its supplementary sources means that they can fund projects undertaken on their own. “We have to live within our means,�

Asido told the panel. He said that lighting, lanscaping and re-landscaping of the surroundings, particularly General Luna Street and Padre Burgos Avenue, had been implemented under the auspices of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

The Times 3UHVLGHQW DQG &(2 ZKR sat on the IA Board during the term of Bambi Harper, said that he is happy of the development since the plans during their time had not been implemented.

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The Museo de Intramuros or Intramuros Museum took 40 years to realize, Asido informed.

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