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Sara blasts Leila over ‘honesty’

BY CATHERINE S. VALENTE

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AVA O C i t y Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio on Monday blasted detained senator Leila de Lima in the latest episode of the outspoken first daughter’s verbal tussle with the opposition over the issue of honesty among senate candidates.

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President Rodrigo Duterte salutes one of the wounded soldiers at the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday. MALACAĂ‘ANG PHOTO

Duterte-Carpio, President Rodrigo Duterte’s eldest daughter, called de Lima “dumb� for supposedly failing to comprehend her argument that the Constitution did not list “honesty� among the requirements for candidates, and pointed out that the senator was in detention for drug-related charges.

De Lima, earlier this month, said disregard for honesty was “damning�

More than half of cities, towns poll hotspots MORE than half of the cities and municipalities in the COUNTRY HAVE BEEN IDENTIkED AS election hotspots, triggering a

realignment in the deployment of security personnel, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday.

PNP chief Oscar Albayalde SAID IN A NEWS BRIEkNG THAT or 57.6 percent of THE

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What’s inside PH TO FILE PROTEST IF CHINA DRIVES AWAY PINOY FISHERS

and municipalities nationwide have been placed on the election watchlist.

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ALMOST THERE Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. talks to the media after a closed-door meeting among lawmakers on at the Senate on Monday.

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Transgender opposes same-sex marriage TRANSGENDERS, a father of a lesbian, and a priest faced off over proposals to legalize same-sex marriage at The Manila Times TV program “Face Off� on Monday.

A transgender and a priest defended

their opposition to same-sex marriage, which they said is not accepted by Philippine society and runs contrary to Christian teaching that marriage is an institution for one man and one woman.

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PH to file protest if China drives away Pinoy fishers

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HE Philippine government would kLE A PROTEST AGAINST #HINA IF REPORTS THAT &ILIPINO kSHERMEN WERE being driven away from the Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) by Chinese Coast 'UARDS WERE CONkRMED -ALACAĂ„ANG SAID on Monday.

Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo made the statement after Senate candidate Neri Colmenares released a short documentary on the alleged harassment of loCAL kSHERMEN BY #HINESE COAST guard personnel.

4HE SIX MINUTE CLIP SHOWED kSHermen from Masinloc, Zambales detailing how the Chinese Coast Guard would seize their catch and drive them away from the area.

0ANELO SAID &ILIPINOS kSHING IN Panatag shoal or anywhere in the country’s waters should “not be touched or harassed.� “They have to show proof that’s being done now again. If that is being done, certainly we will protest.

We will not allow our countrymen

to be subjected to that kind of harassment,� Panelo said during A PRESS BRIEkNG “If there was a negotiation, there was an agreement not to touch them and then one incident, two incidents violate this agreement, then we have to tell them and they will have to correct it,� he added.

The Philippines and China preVIOUSLY AGREED TO LET kSHERMEN TO freely navigate the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) except for marine protected areas.

Former Foreign Affairs secretary Albert del Rosario, former ombudsman Conchita Carpio-ORALES AND &ILIPINO kSHERMEN HAD kLED A COMMUNICATION AGAINST Chinese President Xi Jinping be-

fore the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

Panelo acknowledged that while the country continues to attest that the territory is “ours,� China has “control� over the area since it built structures there. “-AY MAGAGAWA BA TAYO 3ILA ang may control as of now. Meron silang pwersa doon. We can only protest like any other country na nagke-claim (Can we do someTHING ABOUT IT 4HEY CONTROL IT AS of now. They have forces there. We can only protest like other claimant countries),� he said.

0ANELO HOWEVER CLARIkED THAT the government did not agree that China should have control over the territory that belongs to the country. “Certainly that is ours and the arbitral ruling says it’s ours,� he said.

For now, Panelo said the country would pursue diplomatic negotiations with China to resolve the territorial dispute, adding it could not afford to wage war with the Asian neighbor.

He said President Rodrigo Duterte preferred the country to

hold a dialogue with China, especially when no one could enforce the arbitral ruling that backed the country’s claims in the West Philippine Sea. “What I’m saying is tell me has any arbitral ruling by this international court been enforced PREVIOUSLY Kung mayroon, may pag-asa. Sa ngayon, wala pa tayo magagawa so pag-usapan na lang natin (If there is, we still have hope. For now, we can’t do anything so let’s just talk about it),� Panelo said when asked if the country was powerless against China. “What is important is we are not agreeing to what they are doing to us. We are not allowing it. We’re opposing it,� he added.

Since assuming his post, Duterte has sought to downplay Manila’s maritime dispute with Beijing in exchange for improved ties with the world’s second largest economy.

Duterte has also refused to flaunt the Philippines’ victory against China in a United Nationsbacked arbitration court in 2016, which invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims to the waters.

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Transgender Fr. Mharc Doctolero said that while same-sex marriage was allowed in other countries, the Philippines was not prepared for it. “In the Philippines, we still need to study this. We should not rush people especially the Church.

It’s not right to discriminate them (same-sex couples), but if it is to be accepted, we need to study it,�

Doctolero said.

Doctolero clarified that the Church recognizes and respects people with same-sex attraction.

The Catholic Church, however, teaches that marriage has two dimensions: unitive or love and procreative, which cannot be achieved in a homosexual union.

Saicy Hualde, a transgender and founder of ‘True Legacy Chapter,’ also argued along the lines of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Hualde said insisting on samesex marriage aggravated one’s “sins� and said people could still engage in same-sex relationships without OFkCIAL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES “We do not need marriage ceremonies to prove that two people of the same sex love each other.

Love can be proven through being together,� Hualde said.

Another transgender and a parent of a lesbian insisted on peo-

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Drug situation has worsened — Duterte THE drug situation in the country has worsened and law enforcers are CLOSE TO GIVING UP THE kGHT ACCORDing to President Rodrigo Duterte.

In a speech during the Partido Demokratiko Pilipinas-Lakas ng Bayan campaign rally in Cagayan de Oro on Sunday night, Duterte said he would have nothing to be proud of if the campaign against illegal drugs fail. “Things have worsened. My policemen are at the brink of surrendering,� he said. “In the end, we will be like Mexico. We will be controlled by drug cartels. The Sinaloa has already entered the country and that is why drugs are being thrown in THE 0ACIkC 4HE SAME IS HAPPENING in the West,� he added.

He lamented that policemen were being killed in the drug war. “I lost two of my policemen the

other day. And we are suffering losses in the drug war. That is why I said that if we will not be able to achieve that, my Presidency would be a failure. I won’t have anything that I’ll be proud of,� he said.

Duterte said the government should do everything to kill all drug suspects. “If these things do not end, we will achieve nothing. And so we have to kNISH THIS 7E HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE We will really have to kill them all. I have no other choice,� he said.

The President earlier warned that his remaining three years would be the most dangerous for drug dealers. “I have three years left. I will make it the most dangerous time of your lives, as a drug pusher, drug lord, or whatever son of a b---- you are. I will not let you go,� he said.

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Transgenders, a priest and a parent share opposing views on same-sex marriage in a face off hosted by The Manila Times TV on Monday. In photo (left to right): Saicy Hualde of True Legacy Chapter; Spiritual Adviser Fr. Mharc Doctotlero; TMT TV host Mario Garcia; former village chairman Michael Siriban; and Saki Mauricio of the Transgender Organization of Taguig. PHOTO BY ORVEN VERDOTE ple’s basic right to self-expression and pursuing happiness.

Saki Mauricio of the Transgender Organization of Taguig IDENTIkES AS A WOMAN AND WANTS to experience the rite of marriage. “If two people love each other and are living under the same roof,

if’s better if you are bound together and legalized,� Mauricio said. )T WOULD ALSO BE BENEkCIAL IF A couple decides to adopt a child later on, Mauricio said.

Michael Siriban, a former village chairman and father of a lesbian, was previously opposed to same-

Q ‘HONESTY’ FROM A1

Sara blasts Leila over ‘honesty’ and told Duterte-Carpio that she, along with MalacaĂąang spokesman Salvador Panelo, “represent what is wrong and how things could be worse for our government.â€?

In response, Duterte-Carpio said: “If I am an example of what is wrong and what could be worse for our government, you just described yourself as well. You are the worst because you are intelligent and dumb all in one head.� “You are the only person from the Black Hole who said it right, dapat ang botante ang nagsasabi kung ano ang hinahanap niya sa kandidato (It should be the voters

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Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda inspects 14 ambulance units, six fire trucks and two rescue trucks donated by the Japanese government during a formal turnover ceremony at the Bureau of Fire Protection headquarters in Quezon City.

who will decide on what qualities they are looking for in candidates).

But you are dumb as well, for attacking me without reading the entire transcription of my statement and comprehending what I said,� she said in an open letter.

Black Hole is Duterte-Carpio’s choice label for the eightman senatorial slate of the opposition dubbed “Otso Diretso� (“Straight Eight�). “You are a senator — honesty about your involvement in the illegal drugs business under scrutiny by the courts — how about you make a law adding honesty as a requirement for all Filipinos be-

FORE THEY CAN RUN FOR PUBLIC OFkCE u Duterte-Carpio, who heads the pro-administration regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago, said. “Maybe then you can save the government from yourself, Inday Sara, Leni, Digong, Panelo, Alejano, Hilbay, and all the de Limas of the universe,� she added, referring to Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni� Robredo, President Duterte, Panelo, Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano and former solicitor general Florin Hilbay.

Robredo leads the opposition, while Alejano and Hilbay are Otso Diretso candidates.

De Lima has been detained at

sex marriage but changed his mind to make his daughter happy. “May karapatan po ang bawat tao na mamuhay nang normal, na hindi tinutuligsa (Everyone has the right to live a normal life and not be criticized,� Siriban said.

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the Philippine National Police Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City since February 2017, as she is on trial for her alleged involvement in the drug trade inside the national penitentiary when she was Justice secretary of the administration of President Benigno Aquino 3rd.

De Lima has maintained that the charges were trumped up to silence her opposition to the President’s bloody war on drugs.

Opposition candidates ‘liars’ In her open letter, Duterte-Carpio insisted that honesty was not a requirement to be an election candidate, and that senatorial bets of the opposition could not set the

AN official from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (CBCP-ECPPC) on Monday said the criminal justice system in the country has gotten worse under the headship of President Rodrigo Duterte.

In an interview, Rodolfo Diamante, executive secretary of the CBCP-ECPPC, said that all the “gains� of the commission since its establishment in 1975, namely the abolition of the death penalty, criminal age of liability were lost “as if nothing happened in the past 44 years.�

He claimed there was no more restorative justice and observance of due process. “They just arrest and detain [suspects]. Ministers also find it hard to get inside penitentiaries because they always accuse visitors of smuggling drugs into jails,� he said.

Diamante also said people were getting

killed even before entering the justice system. “As for the extra judicial killings, how many were killed? The last count [of human rights organizations was] 20,000.

Now, I think it is 30,000. Did the problem of drugs get solved? People still engage in pot sessions,� he said.

He said that since Duterte became President, the government has treated prisoners like “animals.� “Tratong hayop (Like animals), back to zero,� he claimed. “What is the special action forces doing in jails? In other words, if that is your mentality, you are in a war,� he said.

Diamante also slammed renewed calls for the restoration of the death penalty, with the latest one coming from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. “It has never been effective and they know that,� he said.

He said the “simple� answer was to use intelligence funds.

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standards. “Ang sabi ko, hindi ang opposition ang magsasabi kung ano dapat ang isang kandidato at hindi issue ang honesty dahil hindi `yan requirement para ka maging kandidato (What I said was it will not be the opposition that will say what a candidate should be, and that honesty was really not a requirement for any candidate),�

Duterte-Carpio said. “Therefore, Black Hole candidates, who are themselves liars, should not attack a candidate in that manner. I used the same argument on the issue of a college degree or inclusion in the narcolist,� she added.

The narcolist refers to President $UTERTE S LIST OF ELECTED OFkCIALS allegedly involved in drugs.

Duterte-Carpio has accused Alejano of lying when he said that Hugpong candidate Christopher Lawrence “Bong� Go, former special assistant to the President, used government funds to pay for campaign shirts placed inside the kits distributed during a national convention of elected village ofkCIALS IN &EBRUARY Hilbay, the Aquino government’s solicitor general, has also been accused of misrepresenting his role in the Philippines’ arbitration case against China over the dispute over South China Sea (West Philippine Sea).

Earlier this month, Duterte-Carpio dared Otso Diretso bets to debate with her, but the opposition candidates said they would only engage with senatorial candidates.

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HE Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s ArmyNational Democratic Front (CPP-NPA.$& WOULD BE gkNISHEDu IN )NTERIOR and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Aùo said on Monday.

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THE STRATEGIC STALEMATE u 3ISON SAID IN A STATEMENT "UT !Ă„O DARED 3ISON TO COME HOME TO WITNESS THE ARREST OF SOME HIGH RANKING COMMUNIST REBELS 4HE LATEST TO BE CAPTURED WERE .$& CONSULTANT &RANCIS &ERNAN DEZ HIS WIFE #LEOFE ,AGTAPON AND 'EE !NN 0EREZ 4HE THREE WERE AR RESTED ON 3UNDAY IN ,ILIW ,AGUNA FOR MURDER CHARGES #HIEF 3UPT %DWARD #ARRAN ZA #ALABARZON #AVITE ,AGUNA

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RESPECTIVELY -ETRO -ANILA WAS SECOND WITH CASES AND DEATHS FOLLOWED BY #ENTRAL ,U ZON WHICH HAD CASES AND DEATHS :AMBOANGA 0ENINSULA RECORD ED CASES WITHOUT DEATHS

!N OUTBREAK OF MEASLES WAS DE CLARED IN -ETRO -ANILA AND #ENTRAL , U Z O N O N &E B R U A R Y 4 H E H E A L T H A G E N C Y A N N O U N C E D A SIMILAR EPIDEMIC IN #ALABARZON 7ESTERN 6ISAYAS AND #ENTRAL 6ISAYAS (EALTH 3ECRETARY &RANCIS C O $ U Q U E R D M A I N T A I N E D THAT VACCINATION REMAINS THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST MEASLES CATHERINE A. MODESTO

TEXT CAMPAIGNING LEGAL — COMELEC CAMPAIGNING through text messages is legal, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). “Walang pagbabawal sa paggamit ng mobile number/ SMS (short message service) sa pangangampanya (There is no prohibition on the use of mobile number/SMS as a form of campaigning),�

Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said in a tweet.

However, he said that text campaigning might fall under the purview of the Department of Information and

Communications Technology’s anti-spamming regulations.

Politicians now use socalled “text blast� campaigning. A text blast is a text message sent from a single source to a large group of people simultaneously. For the first time, the Comelec will monitor the social media expenses of candidates and political parties in the coming May 13 midterm polls.

The Commission en banc earlier promulgated Comelec Resolution (CR)

10488, setting the rules and regulations implementing Republic Act 9006 or the “Fair Election Act,� in connection with the scheduled national and local elections.

Section 9-C of CR 10488 states that “each registered political party and candidate shall register with the Education and Information Department of the Comelec, the website name and web address of the official blog and/or social media page of such political party or candidate.�  Social media, according to

Comelec rules, refers to the collective online communication channels, including websites and applications that enable users to create and share content, and collaborate and interact with each other. “The point here is to make a start, to start with the regulations. We will be enforcing these rules and we will be fighting for their implementation throughout the campaign period,� Jimenez said.

WILLIAM B. DEPASUPIL

A surety is a person who obligates himself to pay if the principal does not pay Dear PAO, I, for value received, executed and delivered a promissory note to one of the banks here in Malate, Manila, stating that I would pay my loan amounting to P1 million within one year. The bank prepared a surety agreement and made my mother sign it as security for the payment of my loan before releasing the money. I failed to PAY MY LOAN DUE TO kNANCIAL INsolvency. Consequently, the bank informed me that, as a surety, my mother was equally liable as a principal debtor. Is the bank correct in saying that my mother was considered a principal debtor when she merely signed the surety agreement?

Annie $EAR !NNIE

4O ANSWER YOUR QUESTION WE SHALL

DEAR PAO

PERSIDA ACOSTA REFER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE #IVIL #ODE OF THE 0HILIPPINES TO WIT gArticle 2047. "Y GUARANTY A PERSON CALLED THE GUARANTOR

BINDS HIMSELF TO THE CREDITOR TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATION OF THE PRINCIPAL DEBTOR IN CASE THE LATTER SHOULD FAIL TO DO SO g)F A person binds himself solidarily with the principal debtor, the provisions of Section 4, Chapter 3, Title I of this Book shall be observed. In such case the contract is called a suretyship. “Article 1207. 4HE CONCURRENCE OF TWO OR MORE CREDITORS OR OF TWO

OR MORE DEBTORS IN ONE AND THE SAME OBLIGATION DOES NOT IMPLY THAT EACH ONE OF THE FORMER HAS A RIGHT TO DEMAND OR THAT EACH ONE OF THE LATTER IS BOUND TO RENDER

ENTIRE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRESTA TION 4HERE IS A solidary liability only when the obligation expressly so states, or when the law or the nature of the obligation requires solidarity.� %MPHASES SUPPLIED 4HE 3UPREME #OURT IN THE CASE OF 2OSALINA #ARODAN VS #HINA "ANKING #ORPORATION '2

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BY A REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND

OR A SURETY AGREEMENT “A surety binds himself to perform if the principal does not, without regard to his ability to do so XXX XXX XXX )N OTHER WORDS

a surety undertakes directly for the payment and is so responsible at once if the principal debtor makes default WHILE A GUARANTOR CONTRACTS TO PAY IF BY THE USE OF DUE DILIGENCE THE DEBT CANNOT BE MADE OUT OF THE PRIN CIPAL DEBTOR “A contract of surety is an accessory promise by which a person binds himself for another already bound, and agrees with the creditor to satisfy the obligation if the debtor does not. “A surety is usually bound with his principal by the same instrument, executed at the same time, and on the same

consideration. He is an original promissor and debtor from the beginning, and is held, ordinarily, to know every default of his principal. Usually, he will not be discharged, either by the mere indulgence of the creditor to the principal, or by want of notice of the default of the principal, no matter how much he may be injured thereby. 3IMPLY PUT A SURETY IS DISTINGUISHED FROM A GUARANTY IN THAT A GUARANTOR IS THE INSURER OF THE SOLVENCY OF THE DEBTOR AND THUS BINDS HIMSELF TO PAY IF THE PRINCIPAL IS UNABLE TO PAY WHILE a surety is the insurer of the debt, and he obligates himself to pay if the principal DOES NOT PAY u %MPHASES SUPPLIED 4HE BANK S POSITION IS CORRECT WHEN IT ASSERTED THAT YOUR MOTHER IS LIABLE

TO THE DEBT YOU FAILED TO PAY SINCE SHE SIGNED THE SURETY AGREEMENT 4AKING THE AFOREMENTIONED LAWS AND JURISPRUDENCE INTO CONSIDERATION

YOUR MOTHER BOUND HERSELF WHEN SHE AFkXED HER SIGNATURE THEREIN TO BE LIABLE TO THE BANK IN CASE YOU AS THE PRINCIPAL DEBTOR FAILED TO PAY YOUR LOAN OBLIGATION AFTER THE SAME BECAME DUE AND DEMANDABLE 4HIS OPINION IS SOLELY BASED ON THE FACTS YOU HAVE NARRATED AND OUR APPRECIATION OF THE SAME 4HE OPINION MAY VARY WHEN THE FACTS ARE CHANGED OR FURTHER ELABORATED 7E HOPE THAT WE WERE ABLE TO EN LIGHTEN YOU ON THE MATTER

%DITOR S NOTE $EAR 0!/ IS A DAILY COLUMN OF THE 0UBLIC !TTOR NEY S /FkCE 1UESTIONS FOR #HIEF !COSTA MAY BE SENT TO DEARPAO MANILATIMES NET

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E d i to r i a l Honesty issue needs thoughtful presentation, not caricature

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EST Filipino voters are misled into thinking that honesty does not matter in our public service, let it be told that the issue has been raised, discussed and dismissed in the current election campaign.

The give-and-take between opposing camps and candidates on the issue has not been enlightening.

It is simply grotesque for anyone to assert that honesty does not matter in our public life, or that honesty does not OR SHOULD NOT kGURE IN THE CANDIDATES QUALIkCATIONS FOR OFkCE OR CITIZENS EVALUATION OF THEIR WORTHINESS Stated simply, honesty is a fundamental requirement in our public service. The central premise is that public OFkCIALS ARE OBLIGATED TO RENDER HONEST JUDGMENT TO WORK HARD AND EFkCIENTLY AND TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEkTS of government to all citizens.

We rightly associate the virtue of honesty with a person’s character. According to Francis Fukuyama, author of the book, Trust: The Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity, honesty is one of the social virtues vital to prosperity.

3IGNIkCANTLY A SOURCE BOOK AND GUIDE THAT WE USE FROM time to time at The Manila Times carries the title, (ONEST Government, An Ethics Guide to Public Service.

Sure, honesty is often misused as a platitude. Yet, there is no way this splendid virtue is going to go out of fashion.

It must be pointed out here that there is a critical differENCE BETWEEN CAMPAIGNING FOR PUBLIC OFkCE AND WIELDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC OFkCE 4HE CANDIDATE AND THE OFkCEHOLDER HAVE DIFFERENT RESPONSIBILITIES 3TRICTURES ON CONDUCT THAT WE RESERVE FOR ACTUAL OFkCEHOLDers in the public payroll are not normally applied in the case of candidates. There are clear ethical guidelines for both ELECTED PUBLIC OFkCIALS AND REGULAR CIVIL SERVANTS ACCORDING to the book (ONEST 'OVERNMENT That said, there are also some rules for candidates and campaigning, which the Commission on Elections is mandated to enforce. Campaign rules are totally different from the rules governing actual public service. Among these campaign rules are limits concerning spending and advertising.

(ONEST 'OVERNMENT has listed some useful guidelines for candidates. Current candidates in the coming elections will do well to bear them in mind.

For instance, there is a rule of fairness in campaigning FOR PUBLIC OFkCE 5NFAIR TACTICS ARE SOMETIMES EMPLOYED TO blacken the image and reputation of rival candidates. Unfair campaign tactics are generally unacceptable.

(ONEST 'OVERNMENT provides a useful guideline on this: “Campaigning is unfair if it contains allegations that are untrue, defamatory, misleading to a reasonable PERSON OR IRRELEVANT TO THE LEGITIMATE QUALIkCATIONS FOR THE OFkCE SOUGHT OR TO ISSUES ABOUT WHICH THE ELECTORATE is legitimately concerned.�

Finally, we relay to the reader a wise parting word from (ONEST 'OVERNMENT “Campaigning should not cloud the issues by raising questions about an opponent that are not relevant to his OR HER QUALIkCATIONS OR JUDGMENT u 4HERE IS A CAMPAIGN VERSION OF THE 'OLDEN 2ULE g(OW WOULD you feel if your opponent made a similar attack against you?

If the answer is ‘terrible,’ then the attack is unfair.�

Candidates will do better by meeting for debates THAT EXPLORE IN DEPTH ISSUES AND TEST THEIR THINKING AND problem-solving abilities rather than let them show off SUPERkCIAL SKILLS ~

TUESDAY March 26, 2019

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VOLUME 120 NUMBER 164

DANTE A. ANG, Chairman Emeritus RENE Q. BAS, Publisher Emeritus NERILYN A. TENORIO, Publisher-Editor ARNOLD E. BELLEZA, Executive Editor FELIPE F. SALVOSA II, Managing Editor LEENA C. CHUA, News Editor LYNETTE O. LUNA, National Editor TESSA MAURICIO-ARRIOLA, Lifestyle Editor PERRY GIL MALLARI, Sports Editor LEA MANTO-BELTRAN, Supplements Editor JOMAR CANLAS, Chief of Reporters RENE H. DILAN, Chief Photographer DANTE F. M. ANG 2ND, President and CEO BLANCA C. MERCADO, #HIEF /PERATING /FkCER RODA A. ZABAT, Advertising Director VICENTE P. CRUZ, JR., Circulation Director DENISE O. CALNEA, Marketing Communications and Services Director Telephone All Departments: 524-5665 to 66; Subscription: 524-5664 Local 222 Advertising: 524-5664 Local 121 Telefax: 310-5895 or e-mail advertising@manilatimes.net www.manilatimes.net • e-mail newsdesk@manilatimes.net Letters to the Editor THE MANILA TIMES is published daily at 2/F Sitio Grande, 409 A. Soriano Avenue, Intramuros, Manila 1002 The owners, managers, publishers and editors do not necessarily share the opinions expressed and the statements made by individual authors of columns, commentaries and other articles published in The Manila Times.

Q MAKABENTA FROM A1

Focus shifts to termination of the communist insurgency “Students of military strategy have not given much systematic attention to the problem of terminating wars, and military planners have also traditionally neglected these problems, concentrating upon how to start WARS AND kGHT THEM SUCCESSFULLY

rather than upon how to end them. *APANESE LEADERS FOR EXAMPLE

developed an ingenious plan for a SURPRISE ATTACK ON 0EARL (ARBOR BUT had no notion of how the resulting war with the United States might be concluded.�

The armed forces and the govERNMENT kND THEMSELVES TODAY IN much the same predicament as the *APANESE IN kGHTING THE TWIN ARMED challenges to the Philippine state ‡ THE YEAR OLD COMMUNIST INsurgency, and the just-as-old Muslim secessionist rebellion in Mindanao.

By nearly every indicator in the conlICTS THE !RMED &ORCES OF THE 0HILIPPINES has fought its way to the cusp of victory in the test of arms with both groups.

But then, while so close to defeating both insurgencies, the government still cannot fully terminate the strife and liberate the nation from both scourges.

It is striking that both insurgencies are coming to a head during the current term of President Rodrigo Duterte.

The challenge to his government now is how to terminate both conlICTS EXPEDITIOUSLY BEFORE THE BATON passes on to his successor in 2022.

War termination Craig and George devote a major CHAPTER IN THEIR BOOK SPECIkCALLY TO the subject of “war termination.�

4HEY SPECIkCALLY CHOSE THE TERM “war termination� not peace in their discussion. “One must distinguish,� they said, “between a mere cessation of hostilities and a peace agreement that attempts TO RESOLVE THE CONlICTING AIMS OVER which the battle has been waged.

(OSTILITIES MAY END WITH A CEASEkRE or armistice that leaves the issues at stake unsettled and defers their consideration to a later peace conference.�

On the question of what strategists and planners should do when things do not go according to plan, the authors wrote: g7ARS OR CONlICTS ARE OFTEN PROlonged as a result of military estimates that prove too optimistic

REGARDING THE EXPECTED EFFECTIVENESS of one’s military strategy and unrealistically downgrade the capabilities and will of the opponent. “What factors set into motion and facilitate efforts to terminate A CONlICT “Generally speaking, a belligerent side will not consider ending the CONlICT UNLESS IT STANDS TO REALIZE the minimum goals for which it HAS BEEN kGHTING "UT IT MUST ALSO have the resources and the will to CONTINUE kGHTING FOR ITS MINIMALLY acceptable outcome. “The process of reevaluation will take place on both sides, until the two sides agree that settling for less than they had hoped for is preferable to continuing hostilities. “War termination typically involves not one but a number of important issues on which both the two sides disagree: such as, the timing and conDITIONS OF A CEASEkRE THE DISPOSITION of territories, the withdrawal of forces, and provisions for reparations. “The ideal outcome of course is a peace agreement between the two sides.�

The need for statecraft In response to a request from a friend, I wrote sometime last year a brief paper on the communist insurgency and the riddle of terminating it.

I will use in this column some of the thoughts I raised in that essay.

4HE kRST POINT ) RAISED IN MY DIScussion is that skillful and effective statecraft has been missing from the government policy and strategy in ending the communist insurgency.

What is statecraft? Statecraft is the use of the assets or the resources and tools (economic, military, intelligence, media) that a state has to pursue its interests and to affect the behavior of others, whether friendly or hostile. It involves making sound assessments and understanding where and on what issues the state is being challenged and can counter a threat or create a potential opportunity or take advantage of one.

Statecraft requires good judgment IN THE DEkNITION OF ONE S INTEREST AND A RECOGNITION OF HOW TO EXERCISE military or soft economic power to provide security and promote the well-being of one’s citizens.

It is a mistake for any government

or president to enter negotiations ‡ EVEN IF HE THINKS IT IS LARGELY FOR SHOW ‡ WITHOUT A VISION AND AN understanding of acceptable outcomes. Once in a negotiation, there are political costs for walking away.

The longer a negotiating process goes, the more it tends to justify ITSELF ‡ AND THE MORE ONE MUST NOT lose sight of its initial purpose.

Duterte concessions misjudged The failure of the negotiations with the Communist Party of the PhilippinesNew Peoples Army (CPP-NPA) under President Duterte is due principally to poor statecraft on the government side.

Government negotiators did not have a clear vision of an acceptable outcome from the talks; they withered in the face of the intransigence and clear-eyed objectives of the communist side.

The government got very little in return from the enormous concessions that President Duterte granted to the communists in order to get the negotiations moving, notably: 1. President Duterte’s decision to appoint nominees from the communists to his initial Cabinet, involving no less than four portfolios.

2. DU30’s decision to allow the provisional release of communist political detainees to enable them to serve as consultants for the communist side in the negotiations. %XTENSION OF POLITICAL SPACE IN the parliamentary arena to communist party-list front organizations and their designated representatives.

These major concessions were misjudged as signs of weakness on the part of government; the communists used them as a springboard to EXPAND THEIR RANKS AND MOUNT FRESH NPA attacks on military and police forces. They thought Duterte would be another Cory Aquino.

Delusion about ‘peace talks’ The government policy and strategy in the negotiations has been wrongfooted by a delusional idea of the MAGICAL EFkCACY OF PEACE TALKS 4HIS thinking is a legacy from the Benigno Aquino 3rd government and its Church supporters, which created THE OFkCE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER on the peace process.

DU30 can infuse new purpose and vigor in the government’s policy toward the insurgency with a change in focus: 1. Dropping “peace talks� totally from its vocabulary in dealing with the CPP-NPA, whether formally or informally. “Peace� should only enter the picture when a settlement is ready for signature.

2. Adopting “war termination�

AS THE EXPLICIT AND ONLY ACCEPTABLE outcome in the resolution of the communist insurgency.

The change in terminology will effect a sea change in the public’s perception of the President’s iron resolve to end once and for all the 50-year-old communist insurgency.

This will crown the President’s decision to call off peace talks permanently and to dissolve the government peace panel.

This means that the government should utilize its massive superiorITY OF kREPOWER AND COMMAND OF resources to mount unrelenting pressure on the CPP, NPA and the National Democratic Front to shift their attention toward the termination of the insurgency.

The isolation of Jose Maria Sison and other communist leaders in the Netherlands and the surrender of so many NPA groups at local level point to a decisive reduction of strength of the armed struggle.

Relentless action to stop NPA capacity to mount attacks against government FORCES UPROOT REVOLUTIONARY TAXATION in the countryside, curtail the activities of communist front organizations in Congress and the media will collectively sap the will of the insurgents to carry on the armed struggle.

A “no quarter given� approach to the insurgency, coupled with a forceful communications campaign on the futility of the communist cause and ideology should pull the rug from under the rebellion.

Communist leaders must be told that the only discussion possible now between government and the insurgency should be “surrender� or “war termination.�

President Marcos did it with the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas, and got them to surrender.

President Duterte should do the same with the CPP-NPA.

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Taiwan: China ignores 40 years of history

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N Asia, the political atmosphere is heating up in the Taiwan Strait because of the convergence of developments in China, Taiwan and the United States.

In China, President Xi Jinping is becoming visibly impatient, ASSERTING THAT THE UNIkCATION OF Taiwan with the mainland cannot BE KICKED DOWN THE ROAD INDEknitely; Taiwan is mired in a presidential election campaign, where a leading candidate is likely to press for highly sensitive issue of the island’s permanent separation from China; and, in Washington, President Donald Trump is treating China as a strategic threat and may use Taiwan to provoke the mainland, possibly without realizing the consequences.

FRANK CHING To understand the knotty problem of US-China-Taiwan relations, one has to go back to the 1940s, when the Chinese communists and Nationalists fought a civil war, one that the communists won.

Mao Zedong, the communist leader, proclaimed the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1, 1949 while his Kuomintang (KMT) counterpart, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, lED TO THE ISLAND OF 4AIWAN ‡ A Japanese colony from 1895 to

‡ AND DECLARED 4AIPEI AS the capital of his government, the Republic of China.

This history provides the background for the current situation, where formally there are still two governments that describe themselves as Chinese, one on the communist mainland, which is recognized by most countries, and one in Taipei, which increasingly is being referred to simply as Taiwan, even by the handful of governments that still recognize it.

Forty years ago, on Jan. 1, 1979, when the United States severed diplomatic relations with Taipei to establish them with Beijing, China issued an emotional “message to Taiwan compatriots� calling for REUNIkCATION !T THE TIME -AO AND

Chiang had both died, and the new Chinese leadership headed by Deng Xiaoping set the mainland’s reunikCATION ‡ WITH "RITISH HELD (ONG Kong and Portuguese-governed -ACAO AS WELL AS 4AIWAN ‡ AS ONE of the country’s top priorities.

Though rebuffed by Taiwan, Deng persisted. In 1982, he unveiled a new Chinese constitution including a provision on “special administrative regions� to pave the way for the policy of “one country, two systems.�

At that time, there was no democracy in either the mainland or Taiwan. Each was governed by a one-party dictatorship, the KMT in Taiwan and the Chinese Communist Party on the mainland.

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Q TULFO FROM A1

 Kiko Pangilinan and his stupid law The fresh arrivals, which are a donation from the Japanese government, are worth P5 billion.

Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez, PAF chief, said the donation was “of great HELP TO OUR COMBAT UTILITY lEET u Let’s hope there’s no hanky-panky in the PAF’s new helicopter deal.

During the administration of President Noynoy abnoy kuyakoy, the 0!& WAS GIVEN (UEY CHOPPERS bought for P1.2 billion by the Department of National Defense.

Then Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin signed the contract for the purchase of the combat helicopters that turned out to be chopper scraps harvested from a German military junkyard, pieced together and made into choppers.

The choppers, assembled in a private yard in the US, were passed off as “combat-capable� with “night vision.�

Two helicopters from this batch have crashed since they were acquired in 2015.

A Senate investigation was conducted on the highly irregular purchase as a result of the twin crashes.

Nothing came of the probe.

Gazmin and his cohorts are laughing their way to the bank.

N N N The whistleblower in the irregular PAF helicopter purchase, Rhodora Alvarez, an employee of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), has been harassed by Gazmin et al with libel suits. !LVAREZ HAS TESTIkED BEFORE THE Senate that Gazmin received a 7 percent kickback from the P1.2billion deal.

For a while, Alvarez was placed under the Witness Protection Program, but the protective custody was lifted by the Department of Justice for unknown reasons.

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Now, the poor woman is running scared.

N N N The water shortage in large parts of Metro Manila is being blamed on the mismanagement of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System or MWSS. (OW IN HEAVEN S NAME DID A RETIRED police general, Reynaldo Velasco, get to be the MWSS administrator?

Why wasn’t a career engineer WITH EXPERIENCE IN WATER INFRASTRUCture projects appointed as MWSS head instead?

N N N Manila Water, one of two conCESSIONAIRES OF -733 ‡ THE OTHER BEING -AYNILAD ‡ TO DISTRIBUTE water in Metro Manila and some parts of Rizal, is taking the rap for the water shortage.

Manila Water is owned by the Zobel de Ayalas.

I t ’s h i g h t i m e t h e g ove r n ment take back its contract with Manila Water and award it to another group.

The Zobel de Ayalas, who are into real estate development, have been greatly remiss in their job as water distributor.

They should just concentrate on real estate development.

N N N The 17-year-old suspect in the grisly murder of 16-year-old ChrisTINE 3ILAWAN IS NOT BEING IDENTIkED in the press because he’s a minor.

Blame Sen. Kiko Pangilinan for protecting young criminals like the 17-year-old suspect.

Under the stupid Pangilinan Law, the court that will try the suspect will have to determine whether the boy acted with discernment when he committed the heinous crime.

Teenagers today are far more advanced in thinking than their grandfathers when they were their

age. Today’s youths have access to all kinds of information through the internet.

Because of the stupid Pangilinan Law, many minor offenders have committed murder and rape with impunity.

A 14-year-old boy who raped a restaurant cashier after robbing the establishment years ago went scotfree, thanks but no thanks to that stupid law.

Filipino voters must be so stupid as to have voted for Senator Pangilinan when he ran for reelection in 2013.

Kiko Pangilinan, whose term AS SENATOR EXPIRED IN IS NOW Liberal Party president.

N N N If memory serves, in Davao City during the time of then-Mayor Rody Duterte, a 13-year-old boy stabbed to death a 20-year-old college student after the latter refused to part with his watch.

The victim was a PWD or person with disability.

The 13-year-old suspect was not held in custody, but his body was found in a deserted spot in the city with many stab wounds days later.

(IS ASSAILANT OR ASSAILANTS HAVE not been known up to this day.

N N N (ERE IN MY “Isumbong mo kay Tulfo� OFkCES WE HAVE ON RECORD AT least 10 cases of women who were gang-raped.

It’s a heinous crime, and one that requires that all rapists involved to get their just desserts.

(OWEVER IF ) MAY BE SO FORWARD ) do have something to say to all our women, too.

Stop putting yourselves in situations where it can happen.

If a woman goes to a drinking session with many men whom she hardly knows, she’s courting trouble.

At “Isumbong,� we’ve learned about cases of women getting drunk with men they hardly knew and were gang-raped.

In a perfect world, women should feel safe in the company of strange men.

But ours is not a perfect world.

Just because one or two of the men in the drinking session are people you know or trust does not make you safe.

In Puerto Princesa City, a 16-year-old girl was raped by the uncle of her classmate with whom she drank a few bottles of beer in the classmate’s home.

Unless a woman wants to get laid, she should never drink with a man she hardly knows.

Date rapes happen that way.

The woman in that Subic Freeport rape case a few years ago had willingly gone with the American accused of raping her.

She met the US serviceman that night and got so drunk she forced him and his companions into allowing her to get in the van that was to take the sailors back to their ship.

She got laid at the back of the van while it was moving.

The poor seaman got convicted of rape and served time in our prisons.

I was bashed by legions of people for siding with the American in my column then at the Inquirer because I was told the whole story by an objective source. ) WAS EXONERATED IN THE END after the woman recanted her accusation before the Court of Appeals which ordered the American serviceman released.

P.S. The woman, who I was told was considered asawa ng bayan (woman of loose morals) in her city, was made a US citizen for retracting her charges.

Teaching, the commoditization of research and ‘vocationalization’ of tertiary education

(%2% IS A REINVIGORATED EFFORT to entice Filipino scholars from abroad to come home and rejoin the ranks of Filipino scientists to help in nation-building. It is most likely that many of them will be offered posts in universities and other higher education INSTITUTIONS (%)S WHERE THEY ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO TEACH !ND it is there that they join those who remained or those like me who returned after our graduate studies abroad as we endure being turned into resources who will be weighed not according to our actual impacts on society, but on how many papers we present in high-impact conferences and publish in high-impact journals.

We now have an academic landscape where the noble vocation of teaching is no longer the core of the university, albeit it is reduced simply as a necessary condition, measured in teaching evaluations that are in fact easily gamed and are not authentic measures of long-term impact. And there is a new pedagogical ideology that is now celebrated in the form of outcomes-based education, which is simply a mechanism to ensure that the educational system proDUCES A LABOR FORCE THAT kTS THE challenges of the fourth industrial revolution. This is a world where engineering, the hard sciences, technology and applied mathematics, which include business and economics, find a natural home, and where the humanities and the interpretive social scientists are now measured for the value of their creative work not for their own sake, but as appended

ON THE CONTRARY ANTONIO CONTRERAS to some rationale of making the labor force human, happy and aesthetically well-nourished. There is too much focus on ethics and logic, simply because these are norms for behavior that can be used to EXACT COMPLIANCE !NYTHING THAT goes against the dominant constructs is ruled as short of heresy in a world dominated by the logical reason of science and the ethical power of social institutions. There is a concerted effort to teach critical thinking, but as a technique to turn citizens into rational calculators of PROkT AND PERFORMATIVITY BUT NOT as social critics, or as rebels with causes. Thus, tertiary education is somewhat “vocationalized,� where focus is shifted towards the learning of skills to optimize employability and ensure the usefulness of graduates.

It is here that the university is hit by twin attacks that diminish its potential to be truly the refuge for critical knowledge. On one HAND ITS PEDAGOGY IS EXPECTED TO produce employable graduates with skills that are compatible with the needs of industry, even as its faculty are pressured to conduct research and publish not for their actual impacts on society, but to generate citations that are needed to feed academic rankings, which has become a global industry and has engendered the emergence of

accreditation services that serve to enhance bragging rights. Thus, we see the irony of faculty members as teachers being deployed to focus on the generation of employable skills, even as they as researchers are being weighed and measured not on the actual production of usable knowledge, but simply as generators of publications in Scopus and ISI-listed, peer-reviewed journals.

And as if this were not enough, the professors cum researchers will now be facing the specter of an employment landscape that may not actually be kind to their future. This is nowhere more poignantly illustrated than by what the late Dr. Gelia T. Castillo had to endure, and her family continues to endure even after her death.

Dr. Castillo was an academician, a well-known rural sociologist who devoted her entire career to the advancement of her discipline.

When she died, the Republic buried her at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, as a tribute to her being a proclaimed national scientist.

But this symbolic salutation was marred by the misfortune of her being impleaded as a defendant in a criminal case in her capacity as a member of the board of a research institution. Dr. Castillo, even in death, had to suffer the pain of her minted name being dragged into court proceedings, for simply being part of a body that approved a controversial car plan for employees for which she never BENEkTED MATERIALLY OR kNANCIALLY This is how the Republic repaid her for her impeccable service to the nation. It is not as if we want

Dr. Castillo, or anyone like her, to receive special treatment, but certainly removing her name from the case since she is no longer alive to defend herself would not have been too much to ask.

Elsewhere, we see many profesSORS NOT ENJOYING THE BENEkT OF the full implementation of the Anti-age Discrimination Law, which stipulates that the mandatory retirement age is 65. Many PRIVATE (%)S INSIST ON AN EARLIER retirement of 60, taking advantage of the loophole in the law where such can be legal as long as there is consent from the faculty. But in reality, retiring faculty members have no choice but to accept such an option. Faced with recalcitrant university administrators, professors, many of whom are not fully unionized, do not have the wherewithal and the resources to pursue a legal battle. In some instances, retiring faculty members even had to settle with a downgraded status of not enjoying their preRETIREMENT BENEkTS IN EXCHANGE FOR nonregular appointments, if only to have at least their full salaries.

Thus, we now see the specter of faculty members in their senior years, nearing the end of their careers, after serving their vocation, now compromising their legal rights and their sense of self-esteem just to make sure they have the semblance of a full-time job. And worse, they can even be denied such nonregular status considering that it is not automatically given. There is a sense of cruelty when at the end of their careers, professors will be made to feel that they are not deserving after all these years.

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Taiwan: China ignores 40 years of history As the 1997 deadline loomed FOR (ONG +ONG $ENG DECIDED TO apply “one country, two systems�

TO (ONG +ONG kRST SO THAT 4AIWAN could see how well it worked. !FTER (ONG +ONG ACTUally became slightly more democratic with its legislators now elected in one way or another, unlike in colonial times. Currently, 40 of 70 legislators are

directly elected, while the rest are chosen through narrowly based functional constituencies.

In Taiwan, however, there has been a political earthquake. In

THE YEAR BEFORE THE (ONG Kong handover, Taiwan held its first direct presidential election, with Lee Teng-hui elected by an island-wide electorate. Previous presidents were chosen by an

election committee, which is HOW (ONG +ONG S LEADER IS NOW CHOSEN #HIEF %XECUTIVE #ARRIE Lam was picked by a committee of 1,200, most of them pro-China.

Political parties, too, have been maturing in Taiwan. The KMT continued as the ruling party after the introduction of democracy but, in 2000, the opposition Democratic

Progressive Party won power, only to lose it after eight years, when the KMT regained the presidency. The current president, Tsai Ing-wen, beat her KMT opponent in 2016 and brought about the third transfer of political power in Taiwan.

The genie is out of the bottle. It is not possible now for Taiwan to embrace an election formula akin TO THAT OF (ONG +ONG UNDER gONE

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Q AQUINO FROM A1

A gaping lacuna in our legal system The avenue of appeal can be too costly or too tedious. Or the appellate courts can go the well-worn route of relying on the supposed privileged capacity of the trial court “to observe the conduct and demeanor of the witnesses� and refuse TO DISTURB kNDINGS OF FACT The forthright answer to the question is that the hapless sentenced PERSON IS REALLY WITHOUT REMEDY ‡ EXCEPT PERHAPS EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY But one who applies for an act of presidential grace must accept guilt.

Why should a man who has consistently protested his innocence and who knows his innocence accept guilt? And the direct but pathetic answer is that that would be the only way for him to go free.

There is, in the United States, the “writ of coram nobis� that allows the virtual revival of a case long resolved in order to correct a miscarriage of justice. Such a writ is not available in this jurisdiction, but is sorely needed, especially at a time that judges rush to clear their dockets and, aside from holding continuous trials, must write decisions often in a rush, without jury or assessors to aid them in ferreting out facts.

Of course, one can argue that since the periods for appeal and for a petition for certiorari are any similar relief are determined by the Rules of Court, the Supreme Court, as ultimate rule-making body, can suspend its own rules. In fact, it has, in the past, suspended its own rules. The rule on “locus standi� is ONE SUCH RULE FREQUENTLY RELAXED IF not completely disregarded. And so,

the Court could, in truly meritorious cases, suspend the rule on the seasonal perfection of an appeal and give due course on the basis of CLEAR ERROR OF FACT ‡ WHETHER ON THE basis of newly discovered evidence or some other ground.

We hit however a conundrum here, for it has also been held that when the period to perfect an appeal has lapsed, the court loses jurisdiction. And so if the error in the appreciation of facts, or newly discovered evidence that warrants setting aside the judgment of conviction and ordering the immediate release of the sentenced person should occur long after the period for appeal or review or certiorari has lapsed, strictly, the case would be BEYOND THE REACH OF THE COURTS ‡ JUrisdiction having lapsed.

When DNA evidence was unavailable or sophisticated forensic techniques were unknown, most kNDINGS OF FACT WERE ACCORDED kNALity. But even then, errors were not completely unknown. All that the helpless convict could do was serve TIME ‡ OR WORSE SUBMIT TO JUDICIALLY ordered murder! I think it imperative that as the justice system matures and we become ever more cognizant of the fallibility of human judgments, that MUCH OF WHAT PASSES FOR gkNDINGS OF fact� are actually articulately phrased conjectures, then the law of remedies should make available some antidote TO OUR MISPLACED ‡ BUT HUMANLY COSTLY ‡ PRETENSIONS AT TRUTH rannie_aquino@csu.edu.ph rannie_aquino@sanbeda.edu.ph rannie_aquino@outlook.com

China, Italy walk toward stronger ties

BY ZHAO JIAMING PEOPLE’S DAILY 4(% city of Rome has been surrounded by a friendly atmosphere these days. Before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the European country, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, and other politicians and famous people of various circles received interviews with People’s Daily.

The most special interview was the one we had with former Italian president Giorgio Napolitano. Though the 94-year-old respectable could not talk to us face-to-face due to his health conditions, he published a signed article on People’s Daily to send his best regards to President Xi. 4HESE INTERVIEWEES EXPRESSED A common view that China is open AND CONkDENT UNDER 8I S LEADERSHIP

and has made impressive progress.

They agree that China has created important opportunities for Italy and the world as a whole through its own development.

As two ancient civilizations in Asia and Europe, China and Italy started to share a special connection since more than 2,000 years ago. $URING THE %ASTERN (AN $YNASTY (25-220 AD), Chinese emissary Gan Ying was sent to search for “Da Qin�, the Chinese name of the Roman Empire at the time. When Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.), the legendary Roman general turned up at a theater draped in splendid Chinese silk, he caused a big STIR 4HE FAMOUS EXPLORER -ARCO 0OLO S Travels ROUSED THE kRST WAVE OF g#HINA fever� among European countries.

In addition, from Martino MartiNI AUTHOR OF THE kRST #HINESE GRAMmar book in Europe, to the Peking opera version of “Turandot� jointly launched by artists of the two countries, numerous vivid pictures have DEPICTED THE FREQUENT EXCHANGES AND friendly dialogues between the two ancient civilizations.

country, two systems.�

And yet, China is acting like nothing has changed in the last 40 years. In January, President Xi Jinping gave a major address to recall the “message to Taiwan compatriots� delivered in 1979. Xi insists that there can be no other WAY FOR REUNIkCATION WITH 4AIWAN but “one country, two systems.�

Consistency is an admirable trait in many situations, but not all. There is a well-known quote, attributed variously to Churchill, John Maynard Keynes and Paul Samuelson, that goes, “When the

Last year, Italy’s Economic Development Ministry launched the Task Force China, a mechanism aimed at boosting economic relations with China. The move has displayed an active and pragmatic attitude of the Italian government toward strengthening cooperation with China. In 2018, China-Italy bilateral trade EXCEEDED BILLION AND TWO WAY INVESTMENT SURPASSED BILLION 0RESIDENT 8I S VISIT IS A SIGNIkCANT event for not only both countries concerned, but also the whole world, said Italy’s Finance Minister Giovanni 4RIA ADDING THAT THE TRIP WILL EXERT IMPORTANT INlUENCE OVER %UROPE #HINA relations and the world as a whole.

China and Italy are both supporters of multilateralism and free trade.

The two countries could enhance communication and cooperation on global governance, climate change, reform of the World Trade Organization, so as to jointly safeguard global peace and stability, as well as development and prosperity.

4HE )TALIAN SIDE EXPECTS AND BElieves that President Xi’s visit will surely provide strong impetus and open a brighter prospect for the two countries to elevate their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Martine, a clerk of a jewelry store at Spanish Square in Rome, speaks fluent Chinese. The young lady graduating from the Italian Institute of Oriental Studies at Sapienza University of Rome told People’s Daily that she has studied at Beijing Foreign Studies University and has a Chinese name Ma Lin. %XCITED ABOUT 0RESIDENT 8I S VISIT

Martine said China’s openness, development and prosperity is beyond her imagination, adding that Italy needs China to develop. “I look forward to revisiting China as soon as possible,� she told People’s Daily. “In the course of over two millennia, our two countries have

ÂłTies A6 facts change, I change my mind.

What do you do, Sir?�

When “one country, two systems� was conceived some 40 years ago, it caught the world’s imagination. Now, several decades later, it is proving deeply PROBLEMATIC IN (ONG +ONG AND totally inappropriate for Taiwan.

If China wants unification, it will have to come up with a new pragmatic and creative solution to suit new circumstances.

Frank.ching@gmail.com Twitter: @FrankChing1

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Protect critical infrastructure, now T

HE water crisis in the eastern part of Metro Manila, aggravated by the ill-conceived rotating schedule, brought out an urgent task that any administration should have invested, but unfortunately nothing has been done. Whether there was a bypass that needed opening, or the connecting distribution pipes from Angat Dam to La Mesa Dam are riddled with rusting holes hence the huge leakages, or a bad simulation leading to bad decisions could have been dealt with via a redundancy protocol in law and in operations. Water, after all, is part and parcel of utilities management that the government of a country has to be concerned with, if it plans to provide the basic services to its citizens in a 24/7 manner.

The Manila Water problem resulted in a crisis of epic proportions that necessitated PRRD to threaten everyone just to have water delivered to residents of the metropolis. The protocols of Manila Water on managing risks were nowhere. Contingency plans did not kick in and worse, citizens who can read maps, satellite photos and do correlation studies were able to pinpoint the problems in the system which contradict the OFkCIAL LINES OFFERED BY -ANILA 7Ater. Until today, there no effort has been made to respond to the drying up of the La Mesa Dam when there was plenty of water in the Angat Dam. With the security of a critical infrastructure law, similar to the US and Australia, we can “improve the transparency of the ownership and operational control of critical infrastructure in order to better understand those risks; and facilitate cooperation and collaboration be-

ZILCH MA. LOURDES TIQUIA tween all levels of government, and regulators, owners and operators of critical infrastructure, in order to identify and manage those risks.�

If we follow the US model, there are 16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof. The 16 critical sectors are chemical, commercial facilities, communications, critical manufacturing, dams, defense industrial base, EMERGENCY SERVICES ENERGY kNANCIAL

food and agricultural, government facilities, healthcare and public health, information technology, nuclear reactors, materials and waster, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems.

The Australian model covers electricity, water, ports, gas and such other industries as the state desires. The law defines information, in relation to a critical infrastructure asset, that is obtained under the law as protected information. The fact that an asset is declared under the law to be a critical infrastructure asset is also protected information. This way government has elbow room to get franchise holders to do their jobs and to enter and determine the

case of failure to comply with the franchise and accordingly decide in favor of protecting taxpayers.

For the European Union (EU), critical infrastructure is an “asset or system which is essential for the maintenance of vital societal functions. The damage to a critical infrastructure, its destruction or disruption by natural disasters, terrorism, criminal activity or malicious behavior, may have a significant negative impact for the security� of the EU and the well-being of its citizens. Reducing the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and increasing their resilience is one of the major objectives of EU’s Critical Infrastructure Protection Program. It is the EU’s governing principle that an adequate level of protection must be ensured and the detrimental effects of disruptions on the society and citizens must be limited as far as possible.

As it is today, we do not even have a national infrastructure development plan. There is nothing on infrastructure in our national security protocols. Infrastructure refers to “the basic physical systems of a business or nation — transportation, communication, sewage, water and electric systems are all examples of infrastructure. These systems tend to be high-cost investments and are vital to a country’s economic development and prosperity.� National infrastructure are therefore “those facilities, systems, sites, information, people, networks and processes, necessary for a country to function and upon which daily life depends.�

Surely, legislators are more than aware of two types of infrastructure AS SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES kGHT it out, tooth and nail, for pork barrel allocation in the proposed GAA

2019. The earmarks and realignments are unbelievable because the budget of 2019 was supposed to be an elections budget, but the delay levels off the campaign between incumbents and challengers. No pork, no grease. No grease, no bought mandate for some.

The two types of infrastructure are hard or soft. Hard refers to the “physical networks necessary for the functioning of a modern industry.�

This includes roads, bridges, railways, etc. Soft infrastructure refers to all the institutions that maintain the economic, health, social and cultural standards of a country. This INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFkcial statistics, parks and recreational facilities, law enforcement agencies, and emergency services.

Congress should also study, upgrade and modernize the procedure on the grant of franchise for utilities. It cannot just be politics for politics’ sake but for national security of the country. If the same operators are handling two industries and they do not perform at par with the franchise commitments, Congress should be able to cancel the franchise and offer it to who can best deliver the service. Congress should also be wary in granting mother franchise TO RENEWAL ENERGIES .O SINGLE kRM should own a franchise for solar, wind, hydrothermal and the like.

If the 18th Congress can get this legislated and PRRD shepherds it through Ledac and PLLO, we just might be on a strong foot for future management of national utilities, whether run by government or the private sector. The Executive and legislative branches must get their act together fast.

AN EDITORIAL FROM THE COLORADO SPRINGS GA ZETTE

Be super ‘uncool’ and keep kids off pot WHATEVER the law and pop culture say, warn your children about the psychological and physiological dangers of using marijuana.

That is the advice of author and former New York Times and Denver Post reporter Alex Berenson, who spoke this week in Colorado Springs and $ENVER TO SHARE kNDINGS OF RESEARCH for his book Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence.

A Yale graduate and husband of a clinical psychiatrist at Columbia University, Berenson explained his motivation for the book. He was stumbling upon a growing body of unassailable facts about the negative consequences of marijuana, and watching the media mostly ignore it.

He cites, among other research, a new study in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. It determined daily cannabis users are three times more likely than nonusers to have a psychotic episode.

People who start getting high before age 15 have more risk. Adults and

children who use high-potency pot — common on the legal retail market — are four times more likely to experience psychotic episodes.

Studies easily available to journalists and their audiences, he explained, reveal the elevated risks of using marijuana and developing lifelong incurable schizophrenia. “I think this story of cannabis legalization is a story of deception, but it’s also sort of self-deception,�

Berenson said.

At the talk in Colorado Springs, the owner of a local “medical� marijuana store told Berenson his customers use the drug for pain relief. The man stormed out of the building after Berenson explained how exhaustive medical research shows marijuana having no effect on pain relief.

During a question-and-answer session after Berenson’s talk at Arapahoe High School, a father told the story of his son’s addiction to marijuana.

A psychiatrist warned the young man about his risk of developing schizo-

phrenia if he continued. The man’s son eventually stabbed himself in the heart after his mother refused to give him money for pot.

Wherever Berenson speaks, marijuana advocates excoriate him and call him names. So-called experts accuse him of cherry-picking data or “oversimplifying� study results. That is because they don’t want to believe what so many others can see plain as day, as they watch loved ones destroy themselves with heavy use of the highpotency marijuana products sold on the open market in Colorado and other legalization states.

3IGNIkCANT NUMBERS OF POLITICIANS and journalists consider marijuana “cool.� Conversely, skeptics of the drug are “uncool� dolts stuck in a 1950s loop OF THE OLD g2EEFER -ADNESSu kLM Candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination are racing to out-cool each other by stressing their pro-legalization views, insisting the federal government legalize pot for everyone. Even some Republican poli-

ticians want to be “cool� on the topic, advocating a renaissance of legal pot.

Responsible parents do not care about “cool.� They care about their children. They see nothing genuinely “cool� about children and young adults needlessly raising their risks of schizophrenia and dangerous psychotic breaks with reality.

Listen to Berenson, who seems pretty cool to us as a fearless defender of truth. Be super uncool in the eyes of shallow politicians and media types who fancy themselves hipsters, even though they are not.

Do what it takes to keep your kids off pot, regardless of the whimsical winds of public opinion and the policies that ensue. Delay, delay, delay this risk until your kids are well into their 20s, with better judgment and brains less susceptible to the long-term damages caused by pot.

A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Accept the research, and don’t let young minds get wasted on pot.

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The principle is in line with the traditional Chinese culture of inclusiveness and harmony, which is to seek harmony within diversity and pursue common prosperity. The world is a community of shared future for mankind, though countries have different social systems, culture backgrounds, and development stages.

Only by having the mind and perspective that seeks inclusiveness, as well as the trait and spirit that pur-

sues harmony can we eliminate conlICTS BETWEEN DIFFERENT CIVILIZATIONS and realize common development.

Forging a new form of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation conforms to the trend of the times and is a natural choice of history, at a time when the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century.

The ancient Silk Road has com-

posed an ever-lasting epic between China and Italy. In the new era, the TWO COUNTRIES HAVE THE CONkDENCE and wisdom to upgrade the traditional friendship which is deeply rooted in history into concrete actions to enhance strategic mutual trust, consolidate pragmatic cooperation, promote cultural exchanges and strengthen communication and COORDINATION SO AS TO BETTER BENEkT the two peoples and the world.

China, Italy embraced the principles of mutual respect, mutual learning, mutual trust and mutual understanding in our interactions, principles that underpin our long-lasting, ever-strong friendship,� President Xi said in the signed article published on an Italian newspaper before his visit.

Carpio’s fear mongering yet again S

ENIOR Associate Justice Antonio Carpio is once again fearmongering, which results from his apocalyptic vision of the arbitration proceedings of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Cietac).

Carpio is warning the public ABOUT A SPECIkC PROVISION IN THE Chico River Pump Irrigation Project loan agreement between the Export-Import Bank of China and the Department of Finance. He said this in connection with Article 8.1 of the agreement, where the Philippines waived its sovereign immunity to be subjected to arbitration.

One of the elements of this article states that â€œâ€Śthe Borrower does not waive any immunity of its assets‌ (iii) located in the Philippines and dedicated to a public or governmental use (as distinguished from patrimonial assets and assets dedicated to commercial use).â€?

Carpio was peeved at that parenthetical phrase. He argued that “patrimonial assets� include the gas resources in Reed Bank and the West Philippine Sea (WPS). So, if the Philippines couldn’t pay its loan, Carpio said, China “could� just take over these resources. This is wrong, as I will discuss below.

In social media, netizens’ paranoia was heightened by their lack of understanding of what “waiving of state immunity� means.

They think that the Philippines has waived its rights over its “patrimonial assets,� which to them, because of Carpio’s insinuation, is the entire WPS. Sovereign immunity is a right EVERY STATE HAS lOWING FROM THEIR sovereignty. Sovereignty means that the state is the highest and absolute authority within its territory and that states have equal sovereignty — no higher authority exists above them.

This foundational principle of international relations renders state consent sacrosanct. States cannot be sued, be part of a treaty, etc. without its consent.

Article 8.1 provision automatically waives our sovereign immunity in relation to that contract.

Waiving sovereign immunity doesn’t mean you are waiving territorial rights or even sovereign rights lOWING FROM THE 5NITED .ATIONS Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos). International law was part of my undergraduate program at Leiden University, a leading uniVERSITY IN THAT kELD 3OVEREIGN IMmunity was actually the topic of my kNAL PAPER IN PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL law and I’m pretty sure I would have failed that paper if I had argued that waiving of sovereign immunity entails ceding territory or giving up sovereign rights.

Article 8.1 is about allowing ourselves to be subjected to an arbitration proceeding in relation to that loan.

So, in case there are any disputes regarding our rights and obligations, we can be subjected to an arbitration proceeding in Cietac.

Since its establishment in 1956, Cietac has become Mainland China’s premier arbitration institution on commercial and trade disputes.

In its processes, Cietac combines mediation and arbitration.

The distinctiveness of this feature

FOR THE MOTHERLAND

SASS ROGANDO SASOT is succinctly explained by international lawyer Yang Ing Loong: “This INNOVATIVE AND lEXIBLE PROCEDURE allows the arbitrators to switch roles to mediators during or after the conclusion of an arbitration hearing (as parties wish) to settle the dispute. Should the mediation not be successful, the arbitrators will revert to their original roles and continue to hear the arbitration to its conclusion.�

Carpio is right, Cietac’s decision ARE kNAL AND BINDING "UT HE GOT A lot of things wrong.

First, he claimed that Reed Bank and WPS are our “patrimonial assets� while at the same time arguing that “patrimonial assets� would be DEkNED ACCORDING TO g#HINESE LAW

interpreted by a Chinese-majority tribunal in Beijing.�

China claims that it has indisputable sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, which includes our parcelized version of that body of water (i.e. WPS) and the Reed Bank. If China defines WPS and Reed Bank as part of our patrimonial assets, then it would ENTAIL kRST GIVING UP THEIR ASSERTION that it was theirs. In other words, #HINA WOULD HAVE kRST TO ADMIT THAT they are ours.

Second, Carpio claimed that the arbitration decision will be “enforced by the Chinese government in the Philippines.�

In their “A Simple Guide to Arbitration in Mainland China,�

Deacons, Hong Kong’s oldest and LARGEST INDEPENDENT LAW kRM EXplained that Cietac “has no power to enforce awards.� If the losing party and his/her property is in China, the winning party can enforce the award by applying to China’s Intermediate People’s Court.

Now, if the losing party is in another country, “a successful party can apply to the competent foreign court for enforcement of a Cietac award, pursuant to the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, in the country where the foreign party is situated.�

This means that our government would enforce the decision after our courts decide on the application for enforcement of the decision.

And third, in case we can’t pay our loan, our patrimonial assets (such as natural resources that generate revenue for us) wouldn’t be handed over to the Export-Import Bank of China. The future revenues from that patrimonial asset would be our loan repayment and not the patrimonial asset itself.

Carpio has the resources to study the entire history of Cietac arbitration proceedings, which have a reputation for fairness and competence. It’s up to him to demonstrate that his apocalyptic vision isn’t only logical and legal, but has actual precedents in the history of Cietac arbitration proceedings.

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Ramon Durano marries Beatriz Duterte “P

OLITICS,� Ramon Durano (1905-1988) once said, “is not something you can entrust to non-relatives.� The Cebuano patriarch and ruthless warlord lived by his word. Since the mid-1950s, Danao, a relatively wealthy and populous coastal municipality about 30 kilometers north of Cebu City, has remained under the tight control of a single family — the Duranos.

In An Anarchy of Families (ed. Alfred W. McCoy, 1994), the American historian Michael Cullinane offers a richly detailed and compelling account of the Durano family of Danao. Ramon Durano is described AS A gCONTRADICTORY kGURE u /N THE one hand, Ramon projected himself as a modest, unpretentious, devoutly Christian family man and patron. People easily warmed to his authentic folksy provinciano ways. He was affectionately called “Manong Amon,� and his favorite song, “I’ll Be Loving You, Always,� was a hit with the crowds.

THE LONG VIEW RACHEL A.G. REYES Ramon’s opponents knew him differently. He had a callous and fearsome reputation. He was known to operate by brutal intimidation, assassination and corruption. Ramon enforced his will using an army of frightening gun-toting goons, who later expanded into killer vigilante squads. Ramon ran Danao City like a private family enterprise. Every family member occupied a government post. He was CONGRESSMAN FOR #EBU S kRST DISTRICT from 1949 to 1972. His son has held the seat since 1987. Danao’s mayorship has been successively in the hands of his wife and children.

Politics was always inextricably linked to an array of lucrative busi-

nesses, both legal and illegal. Family holdings included everything – coal mining, gun-making, shipping and illicit smuggling, real estate (accumulated initially and largely by land grabbing), provincial banking, cement-making, sugar-milling, even the bakeries, as Ramon himself would add with a contented grin. All the family’s ASSETS lOWED FROM WINNING ELECTIONS

WHILE BUSINESS PROkTS WERE PLOWED into elections to retain the family’s political power and dominance. The family bought votes for themselves, and sold them to the highest bidder.

Historians are unclear precisely when Ramon married Beatriz. A date posited by Cullinane is 1931. Beatriz’s father was Severo Buot Duterte who was involved in politics and had run for the Danao City mayorship before the war. Although Ramon’s marriage WAS A POLITICALLY SIGNIkCANT MATCH AND produced seven children, Beatriz’s father opposed the relationship and the pair had to keep their affair secret for some time, at least until the birth

OF THEIR kRST CHILD As Ramon’s wife, Beatriz proved to be a capable and astute political asset. Backed by her husband, she successfully ran for the Danao City mayorship in 1955 and retained the seat until 1971, bringing the city directly under Durano family control. In subsequent decades, the mayorship, vice mayorship and city councilor, remained interchangeable positions between the mother and her children.

By 1988, observes Cullinane, Ramon, his wife and their children had participated in 19 elections and campaigned FOR OVER POLITICAL OFkCES )N

Ramon reportedly paid P7 million to “buy practically everyone in Danao.�

Beatriz acquired votes more subtly.

She had once worked as a public schoolteacher and continued to maintain links with the women in that profession. Schoolteachers were traditionally entrusted to supervise the polling places, guard the ballot boxes, tally the votes and report election results. Made well aware of Beatriz’s role

IN HIRING kRING AND PROMOTION OF THE BENEkTS OF BEING LOYAL TO THE $URANO family, and the cost of betrayal, the women schoolteachers proved to be malleable at election time.

Beatriz’s decade-and-a-half mayorship of Danao was not all she did. She was also president and chair of the family’s cement-making corporation, the Danao City Development Bank, managing director of the Durano interisland shipping company, and what amounts to being CEO of the Durano business empire. She groomed all her children to hold positions in the family businesses that swelled to encompass the manufacture of electrical wire and cables, ice plants and telephone systems, insurance and paper. Ramon called his empire an “industrial complex.� The family extracted their wealth directly from the city’s revenues and indirectly from public service contracts. As Cullinane writes, “like a private hacienda, the family managed every aspect of the life of Danao City, treating the residents as

tenants or dependents and subjecting them to their patron-like power.�

Over the weekend, Sara Duterte and the HnP roadshow were in Cebu and Danao City. She knows it pays to campaign hard here. Cebu province has over 3 million voters. In 2016, the area delivered over a million votes to her father. Cebu is a kingmaker. Mindanaoans claim the presidential daughter and Davao city mayor Sara as their own. But HnP politicking in Cebu was styled as Sara’s homecoming.

The press reported the important link — President Duterte’s father is Vicente who was once mayor of Danao. It doesn’t matter if it was only for a brief period. Peddling the connection is enough.

But the Cebuano roots of the Duterte family go far deeper. Severo Duterte, the father of Beatriz, is the brother of Facundo Duterte. Facundo is the father of Vicente, who is, of course, Sara’s grandfather.

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3 Sayyaf bandits killed in Sulu clash ZAMBOANGA CITY: 4HREE !BU 3AYYAF BANDITS WERE KILLED AFTER AN ENCOUNTER WITH 0HILIPPINE -ARINES IN THE REMOTE ISLAND OF 3IMISA IN "ANGUINGUI

3ULU WHERE SECURITY FORCES ARE HUNTING PRO )SLAMIC 3TATE TERROR GROUP MILITARY OFkCIALS SAID ON -ONDAY Citing an intelligence report, MILITARY OFkCIALS CLAIMED THAT THREE BANDITS WERE KILLED IN 3UNDAY AND -ONDAY S CLASHES BUT SOLDIERS FAILED TO RECOVER BODIES OF THE SLAIN BANDITS .O SOLDIERS WERE REPORTED WOUNDED OR KILLED IN THE kGHTING ON the island.

Col. Gerry Besana, Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) spokesman, said Marines enCOUNTERED AT ABOUT A M THE !BU 3AYYAF REBELS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF SUBLEADER .AJIR !RIK IN 3IMISA )SLAND g4HE EXCHANGE OF kRE THAT LASTED FOR A LESS THAN kVE MINUTES RESULTED IN THREE ENEMIES KILLED BASED ON AN intelligence report, while no casualty was reported on the government side.

Military troops immediately pursued THE lEEING BANDITS u "ESANA SAID “While conducting pursuit opERATIONS AT A M TROOPS OF THE -ARINE "ATTALION ,ANDING 4EAM CHANCED UPON THE lEEING BANDITS A FEW METERS AWAY FROM THE kRST ENCOUNTER SITE !N INTERMITTENT kREkGHT THAT LASTED FOR ABOUT MINUTES FOLlowed,� said Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, WestMinCom chief.

4HE !BU 3AYYAF WAS STILL HOLDING NEARLY A DOZEN MOSTLY -ALAYSIAN AND )NDONESIAN kSHERS KIDNAPPED FOR RANSOM OFF 3ABAH -ALAYSIA 4HEY HAVE RECENTLY THREATENED TO execute three captives if ransoms running into tens of millions of PESOS WERE NOT PAID BY *AKARTA OR Kuala Lumpur. No deadline was set for the execution of the two )NDONESIANS AND A -ALAYSIAN kSHER AL JACINTO AND Â DEMPSEY REYES

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AGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur: Two laborers were killed while two of their companions were seriously injured after a hazardous chemical leaked from a coastal ice plant in Barangay Tuburan on Saturday afternoon.

2ESPONDING MEMBERS OF THE 0AGADIAN #ITY 0OLICE 3TATION

"UREAU OF &IRE 0ROTECTION AND 0OLICE "OMB 3QUAD CORDONED OFF the area and tried to stop the leak FROM SPREADING BUT FAILED )NVESTIGATORS IDENTIkED ONE OF the two fatalities as Jelmar MonTESA "ULAY

AN ICE PLANT LABORER FROM "ARANGAY "UBUAN 0AGADIAN

City. He was declared dead on arRIVAL AT THE !SIAN (OSPITAL IN 3AN 0EDRO DISTRICT 4HE OTHER FATALITY

WHO WAS NOT IDENTIkED REPORTEDLY died in another hospital.

3ERIOUSLY INJURED WERE "RINTON Wasawas, 29, a plant machine opERATOR AND !LBERTO 3ENGIDAS

AN operator harvester. Attending doctors GAVE BOTH A SLIM CHANCE OF SURVIVAL

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Authorities did not immediately name the ice plant or its owners.

4HE 0AGADIAN 0OLICE IS STILL investigating the cause of the leakAGE )T WAS CONSIDERED THE kRST OF such incident to happen in this mountainous city, which was declared as the regional government CENTER OF :AMBOANGA 0ENINSULA kVE YEARS AGO

BARMM SETS INAUGURAL SESSION ON FRIDAY COTABATO CITY: Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will TAKE THEIR OATH OF OFkCE BEFORE THE Qur’an during their inaugural session in this city on Friday. “We started the jihad with an OATH BEFORE THE 1UR AN 4HIS time, we will also take an oath BEFORE THE 1UR AN AS WE START our governance,� Chief Minister !L (AJ -URAD %BRAHIM SAID ON Monday.

He explained that the process OF TAKING AN OATH BEFORE THE )SLAM (OLY "OOK IS ONE WAY OF OBSERVING consultative and collective leadership in the Bangsamoro region, WHICH PROMOTES g)SLAMIZATION OF governance.�

During the recent assemBLY IN THE BARANGAY (villages) OF 'AMBAR AND 0AGALUGAN IN +ABUNTALAN TOWN IN -AGUINDANAO %BRAHIM NOTED THAT THE gASSEMBLY IS ONE WAY OF following rules, which many of us were ignorant of or were NOT OBSERVED BY ALL AUTHORITIES u “We will start the change from the top, while you also help us START CHANGING BELOW u HE ADDED “We struggled to change our sysTEM OF GOVERNANCE u %BRAHIM SAID

adding that following the creation OF "!2-- A MORE DIFkCULT JIHAD was ahead of the Bangsamoro leadership. “We entered the system in order to change it from within.� “We must accept the principle

Go gets strong support from vote-rich Cebu

WARM WELCOME

Senate aspirant Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go tries to reach out to as many Cebuanos as he can as they crowded the streets to welcome the Hugpong ng Pagbabago motorcade that went around Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO #%"5!./3 FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WENT OUT ON THE STREETS ON 3ATURDAY in a display of support as the motorcade of former special assistant TO THE 0RESIDENT 3!0 AND 3ENATE hopeful Christopher Lawrence g"ONGu 'O WENT AROUND #EBU City and Lapu-Lapu City.

As Go’s motorcade passed, motorists stopped and honked their horns in acknowledgment, while residents and commuters WAVED BACK AND CHEERED ON THE FORMER 3!0 4HE VOTE RICH PROVINCE OF #EBU

WITH AN ESTIMATED MILLION registered voters, is considered A BAILIWICK OF THE ADMINISTRATION PARTY $URING THE ELECTIONS 0RESIDENT 2ODRIGO $UTERTE WON BY A LANDSLIDE THERE SNAGGING MILLION VOTES g) REALLY APPRECIATE THE WARM reception and support of the #EBUANOS u SAID 'O WHO SERVED as Duterte’s trusted aide for over YEARS Earlier in the day, Go attended a gathering of supporters from the province in a fellowship along 7ILSON 3TREET IN "ARANGAY ,AHUG

#EBU #ITY (E THEN GRACED THE TH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF THE )NDI-

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ana Aerospace University at the )!5 'YMNASIUM IN -ACTAN )N HIS MESSAGE 'O CONGRATULATed the graduates for their perseverance in the pursuit of their studies AS HE ACKNOWLEDGED THE SACRIkCES of their parents to provide them with good education.

4HE 0RESIDENT HIMSELF HAD vouched for the character of his former top aide, saying Go is not ONLY A HARD WORKER BUT IS ALSO “extremely honest.�

Meanwhile, on Friday, Go and THE 3ENATE TICKET OF THE (UGPONG NG 0AGBABAGO (N0 REGIONAL PARTY received an outpouring of support from the people of Danao City, the hometown of Duterte’s father.

4HE (N0 LED BY THE 0RESIDENT S DAUGHTER $AVAO #ITY -AYOR 3ARA Duterte-Carpio, entered into a FORMAL ALLIANCE WITH THE /NE #EBU PROVINCIAL PARTY OF #EBU RD $IStrict Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia.

Go vowed to remain steadfast IN HIS SUPPORT OF THE 0RESIdent’s programs and policies, ESPECIALLY AFTER #EBUANOS SAID THEY WERE SATISkED WITH THE ADministration’s reform measures, particularly Duterte’s campaign against criminals, corrupt ofkCIALS AND ILLEGAL DRUGS

THAT GOVERNANCE MUST BE EXERCISED

BY THE MANY NOT FEW u HE SAID !CCORDING TO %BRAHIM HIS administration would advocate moral governance.

2EFERRING TO "ARANGAY 'AMBAR

HE SAID g4HIS WAS MY HIDING PLACE BEFORE u AS HE REMINISCED ON HIS days “going against the government.� !S CHAIRMAN OF THE -ORO )SLAMIC ,IBERATION &RONT %BRAHIM and his comrades entered into peace negotiations with the national government that resulted in THE PASSAGE OF 2EPUBLIC !CT

or the “Bangsamoro Basic Law.�

(E THEN REMINDED THE BArangay chairmen who attended THE EVENT TO REMEMBER THAT THE BARMM was the result of a “long struggle.� %BRAHIM ALSO UNDERSCORED THE importance of holding events that involved participation of all stakeholders. g4HIS ASSEMBLY IS ONE WAY OF following rules, which many of us were ignorant of,� he said, adding “we are also here today to listen to you and to hear your suggestions so that we can resolve issues together.�

g)T IS UP TO US IF WE WANT OUR governance to improve. All our

CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER HERE u %BRAhim said. JULMUNIR I. JANNARAL

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File case, Palace dares motorcycle law critics

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ALACAĂ‘ANG on Monday dared critics of a law that requires bigger license plates on the front AND BACK OF MOTORCYCLES TO kLE A CASE in the court if they think the measure is unconstitutional.

Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said President Rodrigo Duterte would stand by the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, which aims to prevent crimes by making number plates more readable from a distance and color-coded based on the country’s regions. “[If] they (motorcycle riders) feel it’s unconstitutional, they can always raise that be-

fore the courts,� he said.

Panelo said Duterte, a motorcycle enthusiast, would comply with the law. “Everyone should comply.

No exceptions,� he told reporters.

Hundreds of motorcyclists held a nationwide simultaneous protest on Sunday to protest the implementation of the law.

Various groups opposed the use of bigger license plates for motorcycles, saying it would endanger the rider and pedestrians. “If we place plates that are too big and will be affected by wind, there’s no assurance that the mounting points will hold these plates in place,�

Joebert Bolanos of Riders of the Philippines said.

Sen. Richard Gordon, author of the law, called on the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Philippine National Police to build an operation center to prevent delays in the implementation of Republic Act 11235 or the “Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.�

Gordon said the LTO has yet to finish crafting the imple-

menting rules and regulations to enforce the law. “I will call on the LTO to build a 24/7 operation center immediately. We cannot implement the law without it,� the senator said. “It must have sufficient computers and software capable of addressing any emergency and inquiry. Also, a hotline, specifically for reporting of crimes or offenses committed with the use of motorcycles, should be established,� he said.

The law also requires the LTO to maintain a registry of motorcycles in a database to facilitate information retrieval for official investigation and law enforcement purposes.

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Fuel prices up again OIL companies again increased their pump prices on Tuesday for the seventh consecutive time. )N SEPARATE ADVISORIES OIL kRMS said the price of gasoline would go up by 65 centavos per liter, while the cost of diesel and kerosene would increase by 10 centavos per liter each.

Companies that announced an upward adjustment in fuel prices

include Eastern Petroleum, Petro Gazz, Pilipinas Shell, PTT Philippines and Unioil.

Other firms are expected to follow suit. ,AST WEEK OIL kRMS INCREASED the price of diesel by 30 centavos per liter, gasoline by P1.45 per liter and kerosene by 40 centavos per liter. JORDEENE B. LAGARE

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4Y SAID HIS OFkCE WOULD REVIEW THE CONTENT OF THE PETITION kRST “I hope you understand that we are bound by the concession agreement. What we can do is limited,� Ty said.

Sen. Grace Poe on Monday said the apology of Manila Water Company Inc. to their customers who were inconvenienced by the recent water shortage would be “best expressed in monetary value.�

Poe, chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Services, said the MWSS must be vigilant in seeing to it that the people would not be shortchanged by the computation of the bill reduction. “Manila water can absorb it, their income will not dry up. It is a DROP IN THEIR BUCKET OF PROkTS !N apology is best expressed monetarily,� Poe said. “Manila Water SHOULD NOT BE REAPING PROkTS IF the taps have run dry.�

The Management Association of the Philippines weighed in on the matter, saying: “The concession framework and existing regulatory provisions provide accountability measures for both the concerned public and private parties.�

The group of executives, however, said: “While disappointment and anger are understandable reactions, we should recognize that the water service interruption is not a total failure of the system.� “Looking to the future, we also need to secure a secondary water source to address the growing needs of Metro Manila and its surrounding areas. Many lessons can be learned from this unfortunate episode and, hopefully, they will be employed to further improve the service and avoid a recurrence in the future,� it said. DIVINA NOVA JOY DELA CRUZ AND BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO

Militant The petition, which sought penALTIES ON -ANILA 7ATER WAS kLED

by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Secretary General Renato Reyes Jr. and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate, along with three other consumers.

The petitioners asked the MWSS to impose several penalties including rebates for consumers, noncollection of the water bill for March and waiving of the basic charge, which is P86. “May tumulo man o wala sa gripo, sisingilin ka ng basic charge (You will be charged even without water lOWING IN YOUR FAUCETS u 2EYES SAID “Now we are also asking the REGULATORY OFkCE TO HAVE -ANILA Water compensate for the losses of the public‌the equivalent of a one-month bill is so small compared to the actual expenses incurred by the different households,â€? he added.

One of the petitioners, Tandang Sora resident and University of the Philippines Manila professor Reginald Vallejos, said that during the water interruptions, he bought a drum for storage at P1,300, water jugs at P800 and drinking water REkLLS AT 0 EACH Vallejos said he was also forced to skip work to collect water AND kND A TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR bathing and other water needs for his children who needed to go to school. He said regular water service had yet to return. “That prompted me to coordinate and join the petition to get the accountability of Manila Water for what has happened,� he said.

MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick

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LAWMAKERS Senate in Pasay City, Sen. PankLO ,ACSON GAVE NO DETAILS ON what he and his Senate colleagues talked about with their counterparts from the House of Representatives. “Some progress. We’re still working on it. We will meet again tomorrow. Hopefully we can FOLLOW THROUGH AND kNALIZE TOmorrow,� said Lacson, one of the three senators designated by Senate President Vicente Sotto 3rd to meet with the House contingent tasked to “negotiate� with the Senate leadership on the budget impasse.

Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, part of the three-man panel from the House, said the meeting at the Senate was a positive development.

Apart from Lagman, the House panel included appropriations committee chairman Rep. Ro-

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More than Out of the total 941, 131 cities and municipalities were in the “yellow� category or areas of concern and 238 were in the “orange� category or areas of immediate concern.

Albayalde also said 570 were under the “red� category or areas of grave concern and two were under Commission on Election (Comelec) control: Cotabato City and Daraga, Albay.

The Comelec last week placed all 454 cities and municipalities in Mindanao under the red category.

A total of 118 red areas in Mindanao are in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 93 are in Northern Mindanao, 73 are in Caraga, 72 are

lando Andaya Jr. of Camarines Sur and San Juan Rep. Ronaldo Zamora.

Other members of the Senate CONTINGENT WERE 3ENATE kNANCE committee head Sen. Loren Legarda and Sen. Gregorio Honasan.

A representative from the Department of Budget and Management also attended the meeting.

Andaya said both sides agreed to have the budget passed by March 29 and then submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte.

Asked if the contentious issues were addressed, Andaya replied “Yes. We just needed a place to explain to each other.� “They have their points, we also have ours, and the bottom line, we wanted a new budget,�

Andaya added.

The House appropriations committee chairman meant that while the Senate and the House differed on their presentations of the budget measure, both chambers do not want a reenacted 2018 budget for 2019. JAVIER JOE ISMAEL in the Zamboanga Peninsula, and 49 are in Davao and Soccsksargen.

The rest of the red cities and municipalities are in Eastern Visayas (45), Cordillera Region (28), Bicol Region (21), Calabarzon (5), Central Luzon (4), Western Visayas (4), Cagayan Valley Region (2) and Central Visayas (1).

There are no red areas in the National Capital Region and Ilocos Region.

Albayalde said there would be a realignment of the deployment of PNP personnel based on the list.

Based on the PNP’s latest update, 3,105 people have been arrested for violating crimes related to the May elections, since January 13. ! TOTAL OF kREARMS WERE confiscated, recovered and surrendered; and 22,930 deadly weapons were seized.

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USINESS groups on Monday stressed the need for an alternative source of water given a supply crisis that has affected 1.2 million households in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

“Looking to the future, we also need to secure a secondary water source to address the growing needs of Metro Manila and its surrounding areas,� they SAID IN A JOINT STATEMENT 4HE SIGNATORIES INCLUDED THE !MERICAN #HAMBER OF #OMMERCE OF THE Philippines, Asia Pacific Real Estate !SSOCIATION &INANCIAL %XECUTIVES )NSTITUTE OF THE 0HILIPPINES &OUNDATION FOR %CONOMIC &REEDOM )NSTITUTE OF #ORPORATE $IRECTORS -ANAGEMENT

)N TURN HE EMPHASIZED THAT this would create a “setback� for the SSS’s fund life, which is curRENTLY EXPECTED TO RUN UP TO FOLLOWING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEWLY AMENDED 333 #HARTER 2EPUBLIC !CT 2!

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AST May, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 11032, otherwise known as the Ease of Doing Business and EfkCIENT 'OVERNMENT 3ERVICES $ELIVERY !CT INTO LAW (AILED AT THE TIME AS A LANDMARK PIECE OF LEGISlation, the new law’s only contriBUTION TO GOVERNANCE SO FAR IS THE creation of a yet another awkward ACRONYM %/$" %'$3 .EARLY a year after its passage, it is yet to BE IMPLEMENTED The reason why it has not is because according to the inscrutable WISDOM THAT GUIDES THE MINDS OF 0HILIPPINE LAWMAKERS THE %/$" %'$3 CREATED AN ENTIRELY NEW GOVERNMENT AGENCY THE !NTI 2ED 4APE !UTHORITY OR !24!

That agency requires a director TO SIGN THE IMPLEMENTING RULES and regulations, but President Duterte has yet to appoint one, and perhaps cannot until after THE -AY ELECTIONS 4HE %/$" %'$3 IS FOR THE MOST PART A GOOD IDEA )T MANDATES TIME LIMITS ON THE PROcessing of transactions with the GOVERNMENT SUCH AS SECURING

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Biz groups stress need for new water sources Association of the Philippines and the 0HILIPPINE )NSTITUTE OF #ERTIkED 0UBLIC !CCOUNTANTS g-ANY LESSONS CAN BE LEARNED FROM this unfortunate episode and, hopeFULLY THEY WILL BE EMPLOYED TO FURTHER IMPROVE THE SERVICE AND AVOID A RECURRENCE IN THE FUTURE u THEY SAID Manila Water suddenly stopped supplying parts of its East Zone concession ON -ARCH AFTER THE WATER LEVEL AT ,A -ESA $AM ‡ USED TO AUGMENT ITS MAIN

ALLOCATION FROM !NGAT $AM ‡ FELL BELOW THE CRITICAL MARK !S THE DISRUPTION CONTINUED kNGERS WERE POINTED AT THE WATER FIRM THE Metropolitan Waterworks and SewerAGE 3YSTEM -733 AND EVEN THE GOVERNMENT FOR BEING UNPREPARED OR EVEN MANUFACTURING THE CRISIS TO PUSH THE #HINESE FUNDED AND LONG DELAYED +ALIWA DAM PROJECT 4HE CRISIS HOWEVER HAS UNDERLINED STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS AND THE NEED TO AUGMENT THE METROPOLIS MAIN WATER SOURCES WHICH FOR NOW REMAIN !NGAT AND ,A -ESA -ANILA 7ATER WHICH LAST YEAR COMplained that the MWSS had rejected a ,AGUNA ,AKE WATER TREATMENT PROJECT IN FAVOR OF +ALIWA IS NOW IN TALKS WITH BUSINESSMAN %NRIQUE 2AZON *R TO

REOPEN 7AWA $AM WHICH USED TO BE THE PRIMARY SOURCE FOR -ETRO -ANILA PRIOR TO !NGAT MalacaĂąang has waded into the issue, with President Rodrigo Duterte orderING THE -733 TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND THREATENING TO REVOKE CONCESSIONAIRE CONTRACTS 7ATER SERVICES HAVE RESUMED IN MOST of the East Zone but Manila Water CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT ROTATIONAL INTERRUPTIONS TO MANAGE LIMITED SUPPLIES The business groups, in the stateMENT EXPRESSED SUPPORT FOR $UTERTE S INTERVENTIONS g7E WELCOME AND FULLY SUPPORT THE DIRECTIVE OF 0RESIDENT $UTERTE TO SOLVE THE WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION IN THE EAST ZONE CONCESSION WITHIN DAYS u

Longer maternity leaves to shorten SSS fund life )-0,%-%.4!4)/. OF THE %XPANDED -ATERNITY ,EAVE ,AW will shorten the state-run Social 3ECURITY 3YSTEM S 333 FUND LIFE

BY ONE YEAR A SENIOR OFkCIAL SAID ON -ONDAY SSS Senior Vice President for !CTUARIAL AND 2ISK -ANAGEMENT 'ROUP %DGAR #RUZ ISSUED THE warning in a press conference where he said the pension fund WOULD SHOULDER THE COST Signed on February 20 by President Rodrigo Duterte, the new LAW PROVIDES WORKING MOTHERS TO DAYS OF PAID MATERNITY LEAVE UP FROM TO DAYS g4HE EXPANDED MATERNITY LEAVE DID NOT COME WITH FUNDING UNDER THE LAW 3O WITHOUT SUCH FUNDING

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Govt losing P22B from POGO workers 5.#/,,%#4%$ INCOME TAXES FROM FOREIGN WORKERS IN THE OFFSHORE GAMING INDUSTRY MEANS THE GOVERNMENT IS LOSING OVER P20 billion per year, the Finance CHIEF SAID g)N OUR COMPUTATIONS THERE IS AT least P22 billion a year not being COLLECTED IN THE INCOME TAXES FROM THESE 0/'/ 0HILIPPINE OFFSHORE GAMING OPERATIONS WORKERS WHO COULD POSSIBLY EXCEED IN NUMBER u &INANCE 3ECRETARY #ARLOS $OMINGUEZ RD WAS QUOTED AS SAYING DURING A MEETING WITH AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE $URING THE MEETING THE "UREAU

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OR 0 ‡ PER MONTH $OMINGUEZ SAID THAT GIVEN AN AVERAGE INCOME TAX OF PERCENT

THIS MEANS THAT THE ")2 IS NOT COLLECTING 0 PER MONTH FROM EACH FOREIGN WORKER ‡ ROUGHLY 0 BILLION A YEAR IN FOREGONE INCOME TAX REVENUES This does not include allowANCES AND OTHER FRINGE BENEkTS

THAT ARE ALSO TAXABLE HE ADDED The Finance chief asked the

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YUAN A MONTH ( E S A I D T H A T A F O R E I G N E R WOULD NOT LEAVE TO WORK IN THE 0HILIPPINES FOR RELATIVELY LOW PAY GIVEN THEIR SPECIAL SKILLS

which is the reason they were HIRED AS 0/'/ EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRST PLACE g7E HAVE TO GO AFTER THESE GUYS BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT PAYING TAXES 3IMPLE u $OMINGUEZ ADDED MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO

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4IMSON 3ECURITIES )NC TRADER *ERVIN DE #ELIS SAID INVESTORS SOLD on fears of a global recession after the yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds fell below those for threeYEAR PAPERS ON &RIDAY ‡ THE kRST TIME THIS HAD HAPPENED SINCE THE GLOBAL kNANCIAL CRISIS 4HIS FOLLOWED A &EDERAL 2ESERVE ANNOUNCEMENT A FEW DAYS EARLIER that it would likely no longer hike interest rates this year last owing to unease about the US and global ECONOMY g7HILE THE DOVISH STANCE OF THE &ED GAVE RELIEF FOR STOCK MARKET INVESTORS IT ALSO RENEWED CONCERNS ABOUT ;AN= ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN which is not yet fully priced in the MARKETS THIS YEAR u $E #ELIS SAID )N A SEPARATE COMMENT %ASTERN 3ECURITIES $EVELOPMENT #ORP TRADER *AYNIEL -ANUEL SAID THE MARKET PULLED BACK AFTER A THREE DAY RALLY TO THE LEVEL g) EXPECT OUR INDEX TO RECOVER ;IN= THE NEXT COMING DAYS u HE ADDED !SIAN MARKETS WERE SAID TO HAVE also reacted to Wall Street losses ON &RIDAY ‡ ITS SECOND WORST DAY OF THE YEAR ‡ AS THE YIELD CURVE BRIElY INVERTED 4HE .ASDAQ SANK THE MOST BY PERCENT FOLLOWED BY 3 0 AT PERCENT AND THE $OW *ONES BY PERCENT London and Frankfurt also both kNISHED PERCENT OFF The losses filtered through to

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(ONG +ONG FELL BY PERCENT AND 3EOUL DECREASED PERCENT *AKARTA DIVED BY PERCENT 3INGAPORE LOST PERCENT AND "ANGKOK

WAS DOWN BY PERCENT 6OLUME TURNOVER STOOD AT )N EARLY -ONDAY TRADE ,ONDON MILLION SHARES VALUED AT 0 FELL PERCENT &RANKFURT DIVED BILLION PERCENT AND 0ARIS SHED PERCENT $ECLINERS BEAT ADVANCERS TO All sectoral indices dropped in WHILE ISSUES WERE UNCHANGED -ANILA WITH HOLDING kRMS DOWN ANGELICA BALLESTEROS THE MOST BY PERCENT AND AFP

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ASS FROM A HOLE IN THE GROUND BUT WILL AT LEAST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE political attitude; after all, tradiTIONS MUST BE RESPECTED )NSTEAD OF ADDING UNNECESSARY EXTERNAL OVERSIGHT AND EXTRA STEPS TO GOVERNMENT PROCESSES THE %/$" %'$3 COULD HAVE SIMPLY MANDATED THAT WITHIN EACH RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCY SOME QUALITY CONTROL MECHANISM ‡ A DESIGNATED OFkCER

OR COMMITTEE OF AGENCY PERSONNEL ‡ BE CREATED TO OVERSEE COMPLIANCE WITH THE %/$" %'$3 AND ADDRESS ANY DIFkCULTIES /VERALL MONITORING OF AGENCIES PERFORMANCE COULD BE LEFT TO THE #ABINET 3ECRETARY SINCE that already falls under his job DESCRIPTION !LTHOUGH IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED LONG BEFORE NOW IT IS perhaps a blessing in disguise that THE %/$" %'$3 HAS NOT YET TAKEN EFFECT !MENDING IT TO MAKE IT LESS

ING THE DISTRESSED CONSUMER WAS THE DISAPPEARANCE OF 0 OF HER MONEY DUE TO A gVALIDATION ERRORu IN the process of paying for purchases FROM ONLINE RETAILER 3HOPPEE NEARLY TWO WEEKS AGO .UMEROUS CALLS AND EMAILS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT BOTH DragonPay and Shoppee were futile, AND SO ) WAS ASKED TO APPLY A BIT OF MY NATURAL UNPLEASANTNESS TO TRY TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM ! FEW MORE PHONE CALLS RESULTED IN THE CUSTOMER being directed to an online refund FORM WHICH WILL PRESUMABLY RESULT IN HER MONEY BEING REFUNDED TO HER BANK ACCOUNT 4HE EXPLOSION OF ONLINE PAYMENT AND OTHER kNANCIAL SERVICES HAS BEEN a boon to the Philippines, and it has been encouraged, quite approPRIATELY

BY ECONOMIC POLICYMAKERS LIKE "EN $IOKNO )T IS ALSO APPARENT

HOWEVER THAT GROWTH IS OUTRACING PROPER REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT

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HE Belarusian government has welcomed various agricultural products that the Department of Agriculture (DA) would like to export to the vast Eastern European market. a “gateway� to penetrate the rest OF THE %ASTER %UROPEAN MARKET (E SAID THE GOVERNMENT OF "ELARUS ASKED THE $! TO SUBMIT A LIST OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS EYED FOR EXPORT so that these could be issued with SANITARY PERMITS PRIOR TO THE 0HILippine participation in the biggest AGRICULTURAL EXPO IN *UNE THIS YEAR

g!MONG THE PRODUCTS TO BE SHOWCASED IN THE "EL !GRO &ESTIVAL to be held in Minsk are coconut, especially green young coconuts AND COCONUT WATER MANGO BAnana, pineapple, canned tuna, BOTTLED SARDINES AND PREMIUM COFFEE AND CACAO u 0IĂ„OL SAID 4HE "EL !GRO &ESTIVAL IS PARTICIpated by at least 20 Eastern European countries, Belarus Deputy -INISTER )VAN 3MILHIN TOLD 0INOL g3MILHIN SAID THE 0HILIPPINES WILL HAVE TO UNDERTAKE A PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR ITS PRODUCTS

especially coconut because it is a NEW COMMODITY TO ;%ASTERN %U-

ROPEAN 5NION= CONSUMERS WHO HAVE BEEN USING SUNlOWER AND OLIVE OIL u 0IĂ„OL SAID PiĂąol said the DA had secured THE INITIAL SHIPMENT OF PRODUCTS INCLUDING MANGO CANNED PINEapple, canned tuna and the display of coconut products in one of the STORES OF %URO /PT A LEADING SUPERMARKET CHAIN IN "ELARUS !SIDE FROM THE $!

THE DELEGATION WAS COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE $EPARTMENT OF 4RADE AND )NDUSTRY THE 0HILIPPINE 2ICE 2ESEARCH )NSTITUTE #))& /IL -ANAGEMENT 'ROUP AND 0LANTERS 0RODUCTS )NC

Inclusive PIA awaits nod for Luzon ecozone CSR urged

by ECOP THE umbrella organization of Philippine employers is pushing for inclusive corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach to promote sustainable economic development. “We want to promote a CSR that is geared to responsible business behavior, improving working conditions, productivity and competitiveness in the labor market in the Philippines,� Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) Director-General Jose Roland Moya said in a recent statement.

The ECOP chief said CSR, under the triple bottom line concept, had become a strategic business initiative to ensure sustainable development. Triple bottom line is a business concept referring to the integration of economic focus with social and environmental concerns. “Environmental, social and economic concerns are considered integral in the companies’ decision-making processes,� Moya said.

The inclusive CSR approach, which has been seen as “an act of kindness� by a company, is parallel with international guidelines, he added.

Included in the global guidelines is the declaration by the International Labor Organization (ILO) about multinational enterprises on employment, training, conditions of work and life and industrial relations.

The ILO is a worldwide agency that promotes social justice and decent work condition through implementation of international labor policies.

Another one is the United Nation’s guiding principles on business, human rights and framework for responsible operations by multinational enterprises such as employment, labor, environment, anti-corruption and consumer interest, among others. “What are the business case benefits of the new CSR? Complying with clients’ code of conduct, this can help secure business especially for export markets where the demand is increasing for suppliers who provide good conditions to their workers,� he added.

Moya said the ECOP and the Federation of Free Workers were currently working on a three-year project called Promotion of a Principled Inclusive and Business Sustainable CSR Approach in the Philippines, with the aid of the Danish trade union council.

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3+).' A PERSON TO REVEAL HIS INVISIBLE TRUE SELF TO OTHERS is an old strategy known to us in THE #HRISTIAN WORLD )N TODAY S parlance, it goes “tell your garden TO WEED ITSELF u 4HIS WAS COINED BY 3TEVEN ,EVITT AND 3TEPHEN $UBNER TO DESCRIBE THE WISDOM OF +ING 3OLOMON IN DECIDING THE CASE OF TWO WOMEN EMBROILED IN A CONTROVERSY )N THE "OOK OF +INGS THERE WERE TWO WOMEN WHO LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE THAT GAVE BIRTH ALMOST SIMULTANEOUSLY TO TWO BABY BOYS 5NFORTUNATELY ONE OF THE BABY BOYS DIED AT BIRTH 4HE GRIEVING MOTHER MADE A FALSE STORY 3HE CLAIMED BEING THE MOTHER OF THE BOUNCING baby boy in the possession of THE OTHER MOTHER )N THE ABSENCE of third-party witnesses and their irreconcilable differences on the ISSUE BOTH MOTHERS SOUGHT THE WISDOM OF +ING 3OLOMON WHO proposes a “win-win� solution: #UT THE LIVING CHILD INTO TWO AND GIVE EACH PART TO THE TWO WOMEN +ING 3OLOMON ASSUMED THAT THE TWO WOMEN CARE ABOUT THE BABY 4HE TWO MOTHERS CAN EITHER ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PROPOSAL 4HE FAKE MOTHER READILY AGREED WITH THE SUGGESTED SOLUTION g)F ) CAN T HAVE THE BABY THEN IT S BETter for the two of us to suffer the LOSS u THE DECEIVER SAID 4HE MOTHER WHO DELIVERED THE LIVE BABY REJECTED THE PROPOSAL 3HE S READY TO GIVE UP THE BABY TO THE OTHER WOMAN TO SAVE ITS LIFE 7ITH THE UNEQUIVOCAL CHOICES MADE BY THE TWO MOTHERS +ING 3OLOMON AWARDED THE BABY TO THE MOTHER WHO WANTS IT TO LIVE !ND THE CASE WAS SOLVED FAST AND EASY )N RECENT WEEKS THE PRINCIPLE OF +ING 3OLOMON TELLING THE GARDEN TO WEED ITSELF CAME TO ME IN VARIOUS FORMS STARTING WITH THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (OW DO INCOMPETENT AND UNDESIRABLE APPLICANTS WEED THEMSELVES OUT IN CONTENTION FOR A LUCRATIVE VACANT TOP POST IN AN ORGANIZATION (OW ARE WE GOING TO DO THIS ASSUMING all things are equal for the top TWO JOB CONTENDERS )T COULD BE AS SIMPLE AS CLOSELY watching a job applicant’s apPEARANCE AND DEMEANOR WHILE INSIDE A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYER S OFkCE (OW PUNCTUAL IS THE JOB APPLICANT m kVE OR MINUTES EARLY (OW DOES HE TREAT the security guard, janitor and RECEPTIONIST IN THE WAITING ROOM (OW DOES HE EXUDE A POSITIVE IMAGE )S HE WEARING A BUSINESS ATTIRE EVEN IF HE WAS NOT TOLD TO WEAR ONE 7HILE WAITING INSIDE THE ANTE ROOM WHAT WAS HE DOING m kDDLING WITH HIS MOBILE PHONE 2EADING AN INTERESTING POCKET BOOK OR A SLEAZY TABLOID $URING THE INTERVIEW WHAT S his answer to the questions: “While waiting, what’s your IMPRESSION ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION (OW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PERSONAL VALUES )F THEY RE different, how would you reconCILE YOUR PERSONAL VALUES WITH THE COMPANY S VISION MISSION

AND VALUES !FTER THE INTERVIEW

did he return the chair under THE TABLE EVEN AFTER HOW CLEARLY YOU SHOWED THE WAY !MONG

BY EIREENE JAIREE GOMEZ

4HIS DEVELOPED FOLLOWING A VISIT by a Philippine delegation led by !GRICULTURE 3ECRETARY %MMANUEL PiĂąol to Belarus, where he talked WITH COMPANIES INTERESTED IN 0HILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENTS )N A STATEMENT ON -ONDAY

0IĂ„OL SAID THE MEETINGS WITH HIS "ELARUSIAN COUNTERPARTS SERVED AS

Telling your garden to weed itself

4(% 0HIVIDEC )NDUSTRIAL !UTHORITY 0)! IS WAITING FOR GOVERNMENT APPROVAL TO OPEN A HECTARE ECONOMIC ZONE IN ,UZON g7E CANNOT EXPAND WITHOUT PRESIDENTIAL DECISION u 0)! !DMINISTRATOR AND #%/ &RANKLIN 1UIJANO TOLD The -ANILA 4IMES 1UIJANO SAID THE KINDS OF BUSINESS POSSIBLY LOCATING TO ,UZON WOULD DEPEND ON THE MANDATE %ARLIER THIS MONTH 1UIJANO DIVULGED THE 0)! S PLAN TO EXPAND IN ,UZON g7ELL WE ARE ONE ECONOMIC ZONE WHICH CAN BE USED BY NATIONAL GOVERNMENT BECAUSE WE CAN BE MOVED FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER u HE SAID 4HIS MEANS THEY COULD OPEN AN-

OTHER LOCATION IF NEEDED 1UIJANO ADDED 4 H E 0 ) ! P R E S E N T L Y H A S A

HECTARE ESTATE IN -ISAMIS /RIENTAL -INDANAO WHICH IS slowly being occupied by business LOCATORS g) CAN NOW FEEL THE CONGESTION ) THINK THE MARGINS WILL BE kLLED LITTLE

BY LITTLE /NE HALF ;OF THE ESTATE= IS BEING USED ALREADY u 1UIJANO SAID 1UIJANO SAID 0)! IS EYEING TO EXPAND ITS -INDANAO ESTATE AS WELL

BUT NO TARGETS HAVE BEEN SET YET g-AYBE IT IS GOOD TO EXPAND u HE said, adding that doing so is still in THE WISH LIST The latest plant built in the ecoNOMIC ZONE IS OWNED BY 'ARDENIA

"AKERIES 0HILIPPINES )NC WHICH opened its P1-billion facility EARLIER THIS MONTH !LSO TYCOON 2AMON !NG HAS PLACED HIS CONGLOMERATE S MAJOR OPERATIONS IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE BREWERY ANIMAL FEEDS AND PACKAGING INSIDE THE ECONOMIC ZONE WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL INVESTMENT OF 0 BILLION 4WO MORE FACTORIES FOR TENnis ball and integrated steel are EXPECTED TO START CONSTRUCTION BY "OTH HAD SIGNED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH 0)!

7ITH MORE LOCATORS OCCUPYING THE ECONOMIC ZONE 1UIJANO EXPECTS REVENUES TO INCREASE IN TO YEARS because of the jobs to be generATED TYRONE C. PIAD

Hydropower stakeholder training pushed 2%.%7!",% ENERGY PROVIDER 3. !BOITIZ 0OWER 3.!0 HAS PARTNERED WITH THE )NTERNATIONAL #ENTRE FOR (YDROPOWER )#( TO GATHER LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS and stakeholders for a course on THE PREVENTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONlICTS IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR )N A STATEMENT 3.!0 SAID THE MOVE AIMED TO HELP SOLVE THE challenges faced by the power INDUSTRY INCLUDING MAINTAINING THE BALANCE BETWEEN ACHIEVING BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ITS OPERATIONS The course, supported by AusTRALIAN !ID )NTERNATIONAL &INANCE #ORPORATION .ORWEGIAN !GENCY FOR $EVELOPMENT #OOPERATION AND THE 5NITED .ATIONS %DUCATIONAL

3CIENTIkC AND #ULTURAL /RGANIZAtion, brought together 22 represenTATIVES FROM FOREIGN AND LOCAL

ORGANIZATIONS g/NE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS THAT 3.!0 HAS LEARNED IN OUR SHORT EXISTENCE IS THAT INCLUSIVE AND PEOPLE CENTERED APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS ARE CRITICAL IN TERMS how we establish and sustain a MUTUALLY BENEkCIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR HOST COMMUNITIES OUR INDUSTRY AND OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS u 3.!0 0RESIDENT AND #HIEF %XECUTIVE /FkCER *OSEPH 3 9U SAID /N THE OTHER HAND )#( -ANAGING $IRECTOR ,INE !MLUND (AGEN HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF BRINGING THE COURSE TO !SIA “Bringing this course to Asia HAS TURNED OUT TO BE A BIG SUCCESS 3OCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONlICTS CAN THREATEN THE NECESSARY DEVELOPMENT OF OUR RESOURCES !

SYSTEMATIC AND KNOWLEDGE BASED HANDLING OF THESE CONlICTS IS CRUCIAL u (AGEN SAID

g)#( IS TRULY GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF 3.!0 IN MAKING THIS COURSE A SUCCESS 7E ARE CONkDENT THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS WILL USE THEIR NEW COMpetence for sustainable hydropower DEVELOPMENT u HE ADDED )#( IS A .ORWAY BASED NON PROkT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE of personnel in the hydropower inDUSTRY AND TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROPOWER RESOURCES /N THE OTHER HAND 3.!0

WHICH IS A DEVELOPER AND OPERAtor of renewable energy facilities, IS A JOINT VENTURE OF 3. 0OWER OF .ORWAY AND !BOITIZ0OWER 4HE COMPANY OWNS AND OPERATES THE -7 -AGAT HYDRO ON THE BORDER OF )SABELA AND )FUGAO THE -7 -ARIS HYDRO IN )SABELA THE -7 !MBUKLAO HYDRO IN "ENGUET AND THE -7 "INGA HYDRO ALSO IN "ENGUET ANNA LEAH E. GONZALES

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Govt needs TAKES AN AVERAGE OF DAYS TO START a business in the Philippines, and MOST BUSINESSMEN WHO HAVE HAD THE EXPERIENCE WOULD SAY EVEN THAT ESTIMATE IS QUITE OPTIMISTIC /NLY THE MIND OF A 0HILIPPINE POLITICIAN HOWEVER COULD CONSIDER THE SOLUTION TO EXCESSIVE RED TAPE TO BE THE CREATION OF MORE RED TAPE 4O gSTREAMLINEu BUSINESS RELATED GOVERNMENT PROCESSES THE %/$" %'$3 CREATES AN ENTIRELY NEW LAYER of bureaucracy: A new agency that will require personnel, physical ofkCES ACTUAL WORK TO DO A BUDGET

AND A NEW EXECUTIVE POSITION TO BE kLLED BY A PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE )N ALL LIKELIHOOD THE NEW !24! head probably won’t know his

IRONIC IS SOMETHING THAT THE NEXT #ONGRESS CAN DO WITHOUT CAUSING MUCH DISRUPTION OTHER THAN TO DISAPPOINT A FEW PATRONAGE SEEKERS *** Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas "30 'OVERNOR "EN $IOKNO HAS YET TO MAKE MUCH OF A MARK IN his new position, which is understandable considering that he is LIKELY STILL COMING TO GRIPS WITH THE DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT OF HIS VAST NEW kEFDOM !T SOME POINT

HOWEVER HE WILL WANT TO PUT HIS PERSONAL STAMP ON THE CENTRAL bank and its place in the PhilipPINE ECONOMY ! FREQUENT READER ASKING FOR MY ASSISTANCE IN RESOLVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESSOR $RAGON0AY THIS week indirectly suggested an area IN WHICH 'OV $IOKNO COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE 4HE PARTICULAR SITUATION INVOLV-

BEYOND BUZZWORDS

REY ELBO THE JOB CONTENDERS WHO AMONG THEM IS A WELL MANNERED PERSON showing an utter respect for OTHERS (OW DOES HE MANIFEST SELF DISCIPLINE #LEARLY TELLING THE GARDEN TO WEED ITSELF IS AN EXCELLENT TOOL so that you’ll know how a job applicant will display his true COLORS TO HIS PROSPECTIVE BOSS AND COLLEAGUES /F COURSE TELLING THE garden to weed itself should only BE DONE BETWEEN AND AMONG your top two candidates in the SHORT LIST )N MOVIE HOUSES YOU CAN gTELL the garden to weed itself� by asking patrons to bring their trash AND DUMP THEM IN A GARBAGE BIN NEAR THE EXIT DOOR 7HEN YOU RE TRAVELLING ON AIR AND AS SOON AS the plane starts to descend, you CAN SEE lIGHT ATTENDANTS MOVING in the aisle with a clear, transparENT TRASH BAG ASKING FOR TRAVELERS TO PUT OUT THEIR TRASH 7HAT S THE POINT 4HE OBVIOUS ANSWER IS TO conclude that this approach can MAKE IT EASY AND FASTER FOR JANITORS TO CLEAN THE MOVIE HOUSE AFter each screening and the plane BEFORE THE NEXT BATCH OF TRAVELERS COMES IN /N THE OTHER HAND

THE NOT SO OBVIOUS REASON IS THAT “tell the garden to weed itself�

WILL SHOW HOW PEOPLE REVEAL THEIR sense of decency and discipline TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD But who cares as we’re not SCREENING JOB APPLICANTS HERE 7ELL NOT EXACTLY )F YOU RE DATING SOMEONE WOULD IT BE NICE to know how your future partner WILL BEHAVE AFTER YOU RE MARRIED (OW ABOUT IF YOU RE PROSPECTING FOR A BUSINESS PARTNER ) M SURE you want to know if that person has the decency and self-respect to perpetuate a professional PARTNERSHIP "UT THAT S NOT ALL 7E CAN LEARN FROM +ING 3OLOMON ON how to “tell the garden to weed ITSELFu FOR SO MANY REASONS 4HE EASIEST PART IS TO INVITE A job applicant, a future spouse, or A PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS PARTNER IN AN EXPENSIVE LAVISH BUFFET MEAL !S SOON AS YOU ENTER THAT EXPENSIVE PLACE WATCH OUT HOW SOON HE kLLS HIS PLATE )S HE THE PERSON WHO EATS LIKE IT IS HIS LAST MEAL )S HE A SLOB EATER $OES HE DRINK A LOT OF ALCOHOLIC DRINK EVEN IF HE S DRIVING ! SLOB EATER CAN TELL YOU MORE THAN THE PERSONALITY OF A PERSON /N THE OTHER HAND WHAT DOES A SLOW EATER TELLS YOU 4HE ANSWER CAN BE FOUND IN #AROLYN 'REGOIRE S ARTICLE g7HAT 9OUR %ATING (ABITS 2EVEAL !BOUT 9OUR 0ERSONALITY u #HECK IT OUT )N THE MEANTIME LET S THINK AND CREATE MANY SITUATIONS TO trick the bad apples out there INTO REVEALING THEMSELVES BEFORE WE MAKE A kNAL DECISION

Rey Elbo is a business consultant SPECIALIZING IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AS A FUSED INTEREST 3END FEEDBACK TO ELBONOMICS GMAIL COM OR VIA HTTPS REYELBO CONSULTING AT A VERY BASIC LEVEL 4HE PROBLEM ) ASSISTED WITH FOR INSTANCE COULD HAVE BEEN SOLVED BY A FEW CLICKS OF A MOUSE IF $RAGON0AY OR ANY SIMILAR SERVICE WAS OBLIGED TO CLEARLY STATE ITS REFUND POLICY AND PROVIDE AN easily accessible link to the necessary SERVICES 4HE CUSTOMER INVOLVED HAD GROWN SO FRUSTRATED SHE HAD ALMOST DECIDED TO WRITE OFF HER LOST MONEY BEFORE SHE TALKED TO ME ABOUT IT ONE HAS TO WONDER HOW MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE NOT SO PERSISTENT AND HOW MUCH UNEARNED INCOME $RAGON0AY EARNS AS A RESULT Balancing greater financial inCLUSION AND ACCESS TO FORMALIZED SERVICES WITH STRONGER CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IS A WORTHWHILE OBJECTIVE )F 'OV $IOKNO IS LOOKING FOR IDEAS THAT WILL HELP HIM CREATE A LEGACY HE CAN HAVE THAT ONE FOR FREE

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Corporate News SMC breaks ground on SLEx toll road ˜ The Manila Times

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TUESDAY March 26, 2019

BY LISBET K. ESMAEL

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FTER enduring delays, the tollway unit of listed conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) will break ground on the P13.1-billion South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (SLExTR4) on Tuesday.

In a statement on Monday, SMC President and Chief Operating /FkCER 2AMON 3 !NG EXPRESSED optimism that the project would kNALLY BEGIN INDICATING THAT RIGHT of-way (ROW) issues may have been settled.

In January, Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said his department had ACQUIRED A gSIGNIkCANT PORTIONu OF the ROW for the project. This al-

lowed SMC subsidiary and project concessionaire South Luzon Tollway Corp. to begin construction. g/NCE WE kNISH THIS TOLLWAY THE peace-and-order situation in Quezon [province] and Bicol [region] will improve‌â€? Ang was quoted as saying in the statement. “We believe that the TR4 will further unlock the economic potential and promote tourismâ€? not only in

Quezon and Bicol, but also in Laguna and Batangas provinces, he added.

The 66.74-kilometer toll road, which stretches from Sto. Tomas town in Batangas to Mayao village in Quezon, targets to cut travel time from three hours to 45 minutes, SMC said. “I look forward to inaugurating this project in 36 months,� Ang said.

The project will be divided into

six sections: Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Makban town in Laguna (11.32 km); Makban to San Pablo City (12.75 km); San Pablo to Tiaong town in Quezon (7.5 km); Tiaong to Candelaria town (15 km); Candelaria to Tayabas City (10.21 km); and Tayabas to Lucena City (9.96 km).

SMC shares shed P3.90 or 2.24 percent to end at P170 each on Monday.

DoubleDragon, U-Bix PAL plans to hike capital stock to P20B to build Hotel101-Cebu A UNIT of DoubleDragon Properties Corp. has signed a joint venture agreement with Federated Realty Corp. on the establishment of a Hotel101 branch in Cebu province.

In a disclosure on Monday, the listed property developer said subsidiary Hotel of Asia Inc. and Federated Realty of the U-Bix Group would build the 514-room Hotel101-Cebu “along the Cebu-Mactan International Airport Road, near [the] Mactan Marina Mall.� It would have a convention center and commercial area, it added.

The hotel’s rooms are valued at P2.33 bllion.

Hotel101-Cebu will be one of DoubleDragon’s six hotels that are expected to presell this year. The others are in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, Davao City, Boracay island in Aklan province, and Bohol and Palawan provinces.

Hotel101’s total room inventory is now worth P14.53 billion. “DoubleDragon strongly believes in the tourism positive prospects of our country. We are confident that the Philippines will surpass 10-million annual tourist arrivals very soon,� DoubleDragon Chairman Edgar Sia 2nd said in the disclosure. “As hotel room rates and occupancy increases over time, both Hotel101 and its unit owners are

positioned to continuously gain financial benefits from their real estate investment,� DoubleDragon #HIEF )NVESTMENT /FkCER (ANNAH Yulo said.

Hotel101’s expansion is part of DoubleDragon’s goal to reach 1.2 million square meters of total leasable portfolio by 2020.

Of the target figure, 700,000 sqm will come from 100 CityMalls; 300,000 sqm from its Metro Manila OFkCE PROJECTS $$ -ERIDIAN 0ARK and Jollibee Tower; 100,000 sqm from the planned 5,000 hotel rooms of Hotel101 and Jinjiang Inn Philippines; and 100,000 sqm of industrial space from various CentralHub sites nationwide.

Established on Dec. 9, 2009 under its former name Injap Land Corp.

DoubleDragon is involved in real estate development and other propertyrelated business ventures.

Its subsidiaries include DoubleDragon Sales Corp. DoubleDragon Property Management Corp., DD Happyhomes Residential Centers Inc., DD-Meridian Park Development Corp., CityMall Commercial Centers Inc., Piccadilly Circus Landing Inc. and Iloilo-Guimaras Ferry Terminal Corp.

DoubleDragon shares increased by 10 centavos or 0.44 percent to kNISH AT 0 EACH ON -ONDAY ANGELICA BALLESTEROS

THE listed operator of flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported on Monday that it was looking to increase its authorized capital stock to P20 billion.

In a filing, PAL Holdings Inc. said its board of directors resolved to raise the stock by 48 percent from the current P13.5 billion. Each share would have a par value of P1.

It would seek the approval of stockholders during its annual meeting on May 30, it added. The increase is subject to the approval of the Securities and Ex-

Value

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4,842.87

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1,756.89

-32.58

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Industrial

11,640.62

-96.76

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Holding Firms

7,726.72

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Ĺş

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1,596.46

-12.25

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8,141.23

-198.38

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4,056.60

-54.9

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Stock indices as of March 25, 2019

PSEi

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of Boeing 777 300ER, Airbus A350900, Airbus A340-300, Airbus A330300 (309-seater), Airbus A330-300 (363-seater), Airbus A321neo, Airbus A321ceo, and Airbus A320 200. Last month, Japan’s ANA Holdings Inc. completed its $95-million buyout deal with PAL that involved the acquisition of 1.1 billion shares from Trustmark Holdings Corp. through a block sale. PAL shares dipped by 6 centavos or 0.57 percent to finish at P10.50 apiece on Monday.

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Cebu Pacific to launch Cebu-Shanghai flights in April CEBU Pacific said on Monday it would open direct flights between Cebu and Shanghai in China next month.

In a statement, the GokongweiLED CARRIER SAID IT WOULD BE lYING the Cebu-Shanghai route six times weekly, from Monday to Saturday. “We want to provide more international connections from other hubs in the Philippines, and by connecting our Cebu hub to Shanghai, we offer travelers from the Visayas and Mindanao a compelling and easy option to access another top vacation destination,� Candice Iyog, Cebu

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change Commission.

Earlier this month, PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime Bautista said his firm’s capital expenditures (capex) this year may reach “more or less $650 million,� lower than its 2018 capex of $2 billion. According to him, last year’s capex was higher as it saw 15 airplanes delivered to the company. For 2019, the Lucio Tan-led airline is boosting its operations with six new aircraft. According to the PAL website, its fleet is composed

SERVICES

MINING AND OIL

0ACIkC VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARKETing and distribution, was quoted as saying in a statement. “Direct flights from Shanghai to Cebu will also make it easier for Chinese tourists to access one of the best islands in the world,� she added, noting Cebu’s direct connections to Siargao and Camiguin provinces, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan province, and 19 other domestic destinations.

Citing data from the Department of Tourism, Cebu Pacific said Region 7 (Central Visayas) recorded more than 8 million tourists last year, 17

percent of which were Chinese.

Currently, the local carrier has lIGHTS BETWEEN #EBU AND (ONG Kong and Macau in China; Narita in Japan; Incheon in South Korea; and Singapore.

On March 15, the budget carrier’s operator Cebu Air Inc. reported that its earnings dipped by 50.6 percent to P3.9 billion in 2018 from P7.9 billion the year before. It explained that the PROkT WAS WEIGHED DOWN BY THE government-imposed six-month closure of Boracay Island to tourists for environmental rehabilitation, rising fuel prices and increased competition.

Revenues, however, climbed by 9 percent to P74.1 billion last year from P68.03 billion in 2017, propelled by strong demand in air travel and its cargo business.

Passenger revenues hit P54.3 billion, a 9-percent increase from P49.93 billion. The airline had 20.3 million passengers last year, up 3 percent from 2017’s 19.7 million.

The cargo business grew by 19 percent. Cargo revenues stood at P4.60 billion in 2017.

Shares of Cebu Air shed P3 or 3.57 percent to close at P81.15 apiece on Monday.

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1,544,320.00 1,574,850.00

203,178,797.00 193,580,975.00

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Ayala Corporation Bank of the Philippine Islands GT Capital Holdings, Inc. JG Summit Holdings, Inc. PLDT Inc. 0HWUR 3DFLÂżF ,QYHVWPHQWV &RUSRUDWLRQ Megaworld Corporation Universal Robina Corporation Robinsons Land Corporation Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company Holcim Philippines, Inc. Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. Manila Electric Company Alliance Global Group, Inc.

922.5 85.1 1,010.00 61.65 1,149.00 4.85 5.65 148 24.6 79.45 10.38 7.15 378 15.94

-17.5 -2.9 -30 -2.75 -36 -0.07 -0.16 -1.2 -0.05 -1.55 -0.02 -0.17 -9 -0.36

-1.86% -3.30% -2.88% -4.27% -3.04% -1.42% -2.75% -0.80% -0.20% -1.91% -0.19% -2.32% -2.33% -2.21%

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190,160.00 1,586,130.00 128,965.00 1,729,360.00 92,070.00 21,668,000.00 17,611,100.00 651,990 3,708,400 1,125,570 7,961,400 10,958,100 194,390 4,578,900

175,333,680.00 135,704,115.00 130,648,837.50 106,560,416.00 106,132,955.00 104,178,430.00 100,170,697.00 94,566,512.00 90,781,310.00 89,210,887.50 83,218,290.00 78,020,474.00 74,085,960.00 73,066,724.00

*amounts in peso, except for volume, %chg

TOP GAINERS FINANCIALS

INDUSTRIAL

PROPERTY

INDEX HISTORY Date Mar 25, 2019 Mar 22, 2019 Mar 21, 2019 Mar 20, 2019 Mar 19, 2019 Mar 18, 2019 Mar 15, 2019 Mar 14, 2019 Mar 13, 2019 Mar 12, 2019 Mar 11, 2019 Mar 08, 2019 Mar 7, 2019 Mar 6, 2019 Mar 5, 2019 Mar 4, 2019 Mar 1, 2019 Feb 28, 2019 Feb 27, 2019 Feb 26, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Feb 21, 2019 Feb 20, 2019 Feb 19, 2019 Feb 18, 2019 Feb 15, 2019 Feb 14, 2019 Feb 13, 2019 Feb 12, 2019 Feb 11, 2019

Open 7,994 7,957 7,876 7,848 7,864 7,795 7,748 7,742 7,726 7,728 7,815 7,869 7,807 7,675 7,700 7,632 7,712 7,920 7,962 7,996 7,940 7,947 7,849 7,923 7,925 7,965 7,960 8,040 8,077 8,088

High 7,994 8,032 7,955 7,876 7,879 7,873 7,798 7,764 7,766 7,774 7,824 7,884 7,882 7,821 7,735 7,698 7,754 7,920 7,973 7,996 7,962 7,947 7,945 7,939 7,964 8,000 7,996 8,040 8,084 8,106

Low 7,808 7,951 7,869 7,824 7,843 7,761 7,702 7,719 7,725 7,728 7,709 7,797 7,795 7,675 7,667 7,596 7,588 7,705 7,878 7,945 7,895 7,893 7,848 7,831 7,911 7,909 7,921 7,889 7,984 8,062

Close 7,863 8,013 7,955 7,858 7,843 7,873 7,798 7,750 7,766 7,748 7,709 7,797 7,882 7,821 7,671 7,675 7,642 7,705 7,889 7,988 7,962 7,931 7,939 7,834 7,911 7,909 7,991 7,920 8,010 8,062

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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18 19 20

Security Name SOCResources, Inc. Concrete Aggregates Corporation “B�

City & Land Developers, Inc. Leisure and Resorts World Corporation Warrants Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation “A�

Leisure & Resorts World Corporation Manila Mining Corporation “B�

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Inc. Zeus Holdings, Inc. PHINMA Energy Corporation Manulife Financial Corporation STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. PAXYS, Inc. Sun Life Financial, Inc. The Philippine Stock Exchange, inc.

San Miguel Corporation Series “2� Preferred Shares - Subseries “2-G�

National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. Mabuhay Holdings Corporation

Volume

Value

Last Price

Chg

%Chg

19,064,000.00 100.00 721,000.00 1,575,000.00 8,400,000.00 5,779,000.00 15,000,000.00 130,000.00 1,000.00 66,320,000.00 45,613,000.00 10.00 1,622,000.00 3,000.00 5.00 2,490.00

19,254,780.00 8,999.50 613,110.00 3,219,670.00 101,100.00 21,530,770.00 125,500.00 788,290.00 1,420.00 26,865,700.00 64,309,930.00 8,250.00 1,132,300.00 9,560.00 9,250.00 471,460.00

1.12 89.95 0.91 2.07 0.013 3.75 0.0086 6.15 1.42 0.405 1.43 825 0.71 3.18 1,850.00 190

0.37 18.9 0.08 0.16 0.001 0.24 0.0005 0.26 0.06 0.015 0.05 25 0.02 0.08 45 4.5

49.33% 26.60% 9.64% 8.38% 8.33% 6.84% 6.17% 4.41% 4.41% 3.85% 3.62% 3.13% 2.90% 2.58% 2.49% 2.43%

31,990.00

2,376,700.00

74.5

1.5

2.05%

578,000.00 1,334,000.00 46,000.00

576,390.00 2,010,410.00 26,220.00

1 1.51 0.57

0.02 0.03 0.01

2.04% 2.03% 1.79%

Last Price 0.007 1.08 7.69 0.52 1.31 1.14 16.5 2.46 61.65 4.7 2.54 4.85 934 0.385 20.9 21.2 1.07 81.15 0.55 10.5

Chg -0.0006 -0.08 -0.48 -0.03 -0.07 -0.06 -0.78 -0.11 -2.75 -0.2 -0.1 -0.19 -36.5 -0.015 -0.8 -0.8 -0.04 -3 -0.02 -0.38

%Chg -7.89% -6.90% -5.88% -5.45% -5.07% -5.00% -4.51% -4.28% -4.27% -4.08% -3.79% -3.77% -3.76% -3.75% -3.69% -3.64% -3.60% -3.57% -3.51% -3.49%

*amounts in peso, except for volume, %chg

TOP LOSERS

HIGH

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Security Name United Paragon Mining Corporation Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation Centro Escolar University Century Properties Group Inc. Xurpas Inc. Prime Media Holdings, Inc. LT Group, Inc. Nickel Asia Corporation JG Summit Holdings, Inc. PH Resorts Group Holdings, Inc. Philweb Corporation Italpinas Development Corporation SM Investments Corporation Cyber Bay Corporation First Gen Corporation Philippine Bank of Communications Marcventures Holdings, Inc. Cebu Air, Inc. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation Macay Holdings, Inc.

*amounts in peso except for volume, %chg

Volume 19,000,000.00 34,441,000.00 600.00 32,961,000.00 12,644,000.00 5,000.00 2,977,600.00 3,674,000.00 1,729,360.00 17,000.00 737,000.00 930,500.00 268,470.00 400,000.00 1,716,500.00 1,500.00 13,000.00 54,100.00 1,343,000.00 11,600.00

Value 133,000.00 37,979,400.00 4,609.00 17,349,650.00 16,815,160.00 5,700.00 49,739,546.00 9,082,100.00 106,560,416.00 81,290.00 1,898,990.00 4,551,827.00 251,017,260.00 154,000.00 35,996,365.00 31,515.00 13,980.00 4,423,388.00 738,300.00 121,914.00

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TUESDAY March 26, 2019

ASHINGTON, D.C.: US economists are less optimistic about the outlook and sharply lowered their growth forecasts for this year, amid slowing global growth and continued trade frictions, according to a survey published Monday.

And while the odds of a reces4HE PANEL OF ECONOMISTS SION BY REMAIN LOW THEY ARE NOW BELIEVE gTHE 53 ECONOMY HAS RISING THE .ATIONAL !SSOCIATION FOR REACHED AN INlECTION POINT u SAID "USINESS %CONOMICS SAID IN THEIR .!"% 0RESIDENT +EVIN 3WIFT QUARTERLY REPORT The consensus forecast for real

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'$0 GROWTH WAS CUT BY THREE TENTHS FROM THE $ECEMBER SURVEY

TO PERCENT AFTER PERCENT EXPANSION IN 4HE ECONOMY IS EXPECTED TO SLOW further in 2020, with growth of just PERCENT THE REPORT SAID Three-quarters of respondents CUT THEIR '$0 FORECASTS AND BELIEVE THE RISKS OF TO THE ECONOMY ARE WEIGHTED TO THE DOWNSIDE g! MAJORITY OF PANELISTS SEES EXTERNAL HEADWINDS FROM TRADE policy and slower global growth

AS THE PRIMARY DOWNSIDE RISKS TO GROWTH u .!"% SURVEY CHAIR 'REGORY $ACO SAID IN A STATEMENT g.ONETHELESS RECESSION RISKS ARE STILL PERCEIVED TO BE LOW IN THE NEAR TERM u Panelists put the odds of a recesSION STARTING IN AT AROUND percent, and for 2020 at 35 percent, SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN IN $ECEMBER $ACO SAID THAT gRElECTS THE &EDERAL 2ESERVE S DOVISH POLICY 5 TURN IN *ANUARYu WHEN THE CENTRAL BANK SAID it would keep interest rates where

they are for the foreseeable future, a MESSAGE REINFORCED THIS WEEK After four rate increases last YEAR $ACO SAID A gNEAR MAJORITY of panelists anticipates only one MORE INTEREST RATE HIKE IN THIS CYCLE COMPARED TO THE THREE HIKES FORECASTED IN THE $ECEMBER SURVEY u Panelists see wage growth as the BIGGEST UPSIDE RISK TO THE ECONOMY

DESPITE EXPECTED INCREASE OF JUST PERCENT THIS YEAR AS INlATION HOLDS RIGHT AROUND THE &ED S PERCENT TARGET -EANWHILE AMID 0RESIDENT

$ONALD 4RUMP S AGGRESSIVE TARIFF policies, the panel projects the TRADE DEkCIT WILL RISE TO A RECORD BILLION THIS YEAR BEATING LAST YEAR S RECORD BILLION )N AN INTERESTING TWIST IN THE SURVEY ONLY PERCENT SAID THEY EXPECTED TO SEE THE DREADED gINVERTED YIELD CURVEu ‡ WHEN THE INTEREST RATE on the 10-year Treasury note falls BELOW THE MONTH BILL ‡ THIS YEAR )N FACT THE YIELD CURVE INVERTED ON &RIDAY FOR THE kRST TIME SINCE

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Xi, Macron hold talks as France seeks EU unity on China Bayer boss: Monsanto takeover ‘a good idea’

PARIS: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron were due to hold talks in Paris on Monday with the host leader seeking to forge a united European front to contend with Beijing’s advances.

Xi’s official visit to Paris will mark 55 years since Charles de Gaulle established diplomatic relations with Beijing.

A series of cooperation deals on nuclear power, aerospace and clean energy initiatives, some involving lucrative contracts, are expected to be signed.

On Tuesday, Macron and Xi will be joined by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and EU Commission chief JeanClaude Juncker to explore “points of convergence� ahead of an EU-China summit in Brussels next month. “Very happy to welcome President Xi Jinping and his wife to France,� Macron wrote in a tweet Sunday. “This visit will strengthen our strategic partnership and affirm the role of France, Europe and China towards a strong multi-lateralism.�

Amid tight security, the Chinese and French first couples on Sunday evening enjoyed a private dinner at Beaulieusur-Mer, near Nice on the French Riviera.

Macron offered Xi a French translation of Confucius dating from the 17th century, while Xi gave his host a precious vase depicting images of the two countries including a panda and a rooster.

Xi earlier arrived at the resort city of Nice accompanied by his wife Peng Li-

yuan to be welcomed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and a guard of honour.

Prior to the dinner meeting with Macron, Xi went to the nearby principality of Monaco, where he was received by Prince Albert II and where a government spokesman said talks would “address economic and environmental issues�.

Xi, who has made a priority of establishing China as a global player, travelled from Italy, whose government became the first G7 state to sign up to his landmark new “Silk Road� infrastructure project, a massive undertaking to join Asia to Europe.

Washington and some EU states fear the huge project will give China too much sway. But Xi says it would be a two-way street of investment and trade.

Germany criticised Rome over its participation in the new Silk Road project. “In a world with giants like China, Russia or our partners in the United States, we can only survive if we are united as the EU,� Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told Welt am Sonntag newspaper. “And if some countries believe that they can do clever business with the Chinese, then they will be surprised when they wake up and find themselves dependent.�

As well as addressing commercial cooperation and strategic issues with Xi, Macron has also been urged to deal with the case of Chinese former Interpol head Meng Hongwei.

Meng’s wife has had no news of her husband since his arrest in China nearly six months ago and it emerged Sunday she has written to Macron asking him to bring up his disappearance with Xi. He is believed to be facing corruption charges.

China as EU ‘rival’ But Xi’s visit poses a particular ar challenge for Macron, who wants ants to deepen EU ties with China while hile also pushing back against Beijing’ss growing global clout.

Europe’s distrust of Chinesee telecom giant Huawei, which is poised to become the dominant player er in next-generation 5G mobile technolechnology worldwide, is emblematicc of the increasingly rocky relationship. p.

Monaco, which notably is eyeing eing a share of Chinese luxury tourism m and has its own foreign policy, only last year signed an accord with Huawei to make the principality the first country entirely covered by the company’s 5G mobile network by year end.

The US is pressuring European allies to not use the Huawei technology, saying it creates a security risk by potentially letting Beijing snoop on sensitive communications.

But France has not ruled out

using Huawei gear.

Beijing has accused Washington of trying to escalate President Donald Trump’s trade battle with China.

‘Reality very different’ Despite the many sources of friction, France wants to engage China as a closer ppartner as Washington g makes a pointed withdrawal from global affairs under Trump’s “America First� policy.

For example, Macron may

seek more Chinese support of the French-backed G5 Sahel force fighting Islamist extremists in Western Africa.

China has been investing heavily in a diplomatic offensive across Africa, promising to help build infrastructure projects as part of the new Silk Road initiative.

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Q French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and China’s President Xi Jinping pose as they visit the Villa Kerylos before a dinner on March 24, 2019 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, near Nice on the French riviera. AFP PHOTO

Gas demand fuels profit German business mood improves surge at Chinese oil giants SHANGHAI: #HINESE ENERGY GIANT 3INOPEC THE WORLD S LARGEST OIL REkNER

SAID -ONDAY ITS ANNUAL PROkT FOR SOARED BY ALMOST A QUARTER THANKS TO GROWING DOMESTIC DEMAND FOR NATURAL GAS 3INOPEC S PROkT GREW PERCENT TO BILLION YUAN BILLION IN THE COMPANY SAID IN A REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE 3HANGHAI 3TOCK %XCHANGE 3INOPEC WHOSE OFkCIAL NAME IS #HINA 0ETROLEUM #HEMICAL #ORPORATION SAID DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION OF NATURAL GAS ROSE PERCENT TO BILLION CUBIC METRES AS THE COUNTRY S ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS BECAME gMORE STRINGENTu 4HE COMPANY HAS BENEFITED FROM A POLICY SHIFT UNDER 0RESIDENT 8I *INPING AIMED AT RAISING NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION AND REDUCING RELIANCE ON HEAVILY POLLUTING COAL g7E WILL MAKE VIGOROUS EFFORTS IN POLLUTION PREVENTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF OUR GREEN DEVELOPMENT u 3INOPEC CHAIRMAN $AI (OULIANG SAID IN THE ANNUAL REPORT $EMAND FOR CHEMICALS gKEPT

STRONG MOMENTUMu IN WHILE REkNED OIL PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOline, diesel and kerosene conSUMPTION GAINED PERCENT #HINA SURPASSED *APAN IN TO BECOME THE LARGEST NATURAL GAS IMPORTER IN THE WORLD THE OFkCIAL 0EOPLE S $AILY NEWSPAPER said Saturday, citing an industry REPORT 0ETRO#HINA THE COUNTRY S BIGGEST OIL PRODUCER ALSO BENEkTED FROM STRONG NATURAL GAS DEMAND along with rising crude oil prices AS IT REPORTED ON &RIDAY A PERCENT INCREASE IN PROkT TO BILLION YUAN IN 3INOPEC PROPOSED A YUAN PER SHARE DIVIDEND FOR AND ITS CHAIRMAN $AI SAID THE COMPANY S CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FOR WILL INCREASE PERCENT TO BILLION YUAN (OWEVER SOME ANALYSTS DOUBT whether increased spending will LEAD TO REASONABLE RETURNS g4HE OIL COMPANIES MAY JUST BE IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNMENT S ORDER EVEN IF THAT MEANS THEY produce oil at a high cost,� LaBAN 9U AN ANALYST WITH *EFFERIES &INANCIAL 'ROUP )NC TOLD "LOOMBERG .EWS AFP

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Biz groups stress THEY SAID They noted that consultations INVOLVED ALL STAKEHOLDERS AND added that they were “encouraged AND CONkDENTu THAT MEASURES BEING IMPLEMENTED WOULD RESOLVE THE WATER CRISIS SOON g4HE CONTRITE BEHAVIOR OF -733 !DMINISTRATOR 2EYNALDO 6ELASCO AND THE APOLOGY EXTENDED BY -A-

NILA 7ATER #%/ &ERDINAND DELA #RUZ ARE HELPFUL STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AND WE LAUD THEM FOR IT u THE BUSINESS GROUPS SAID “Beyond these, the concession FRAMEWORK AND EXISTING REGULATORY PROVISIONS PROVIDE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR BOTH THE CONCERNED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTIES u They stressed that the crisis

BERLIN: #ONkDENCE AMONG 'ERMAny’s business leaders rose in March FOR THE kRST TIME AFTER SIX MONTHS OF DECLINE ACCORDING TO THE )FO BAROMETER RELEASED -ONDAY 4HE -UNICH BASED )FO INSTITUTE S BUSINESS CONkDENCE INDEX WAS UP POINTS THIS MONTH STANDING AT

COMPARED TO IN &EBRUARY WHICH WAS ITS LOWEST LEVEL IN FOUR YEARS g4HIS IS THE kRST INCREASE AFTER SIX CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF DECLINE u )FO PRESIDENT #LEMENS &UEST SAID IN A STATEMENT g4HE COMPANIES ARE A LITTLE HAPPIER

WITH THEIR CURRENT BUSINESS SITUATION g4HEY ARE ALSO NOTICEABLY MORE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE COMING SIX MONTHS u )NDEED A SUB INDEX MEASURING COMPANIES VIEW OF THE PRESENT BUSINESS SITUATION ONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE )FO BAROMETER INCREASED TO POINTS COMPARED TO POINTS IN &EBRUARY 4HIS STATISTIC BASED ON A SURVEY OF AROUND COMPANIES COMES AS 'ERMANY HAS SEEN A MIXED SET OF INDICATORS IN RECENT MONTHS LINKED TO A MIX OF TEMPORARY FACTORS AND MORE LASTING FEARS

%XTERNAL RISKS LIKE "REXIT STUTTERING #HINESE GROWTH AND 53 LED TRADE TENSIONS HAVE IN RECENT MONTHS BEEN WEIGHING ON THE MINDS OF COMPANY BOSSES IN %UROPE S EXPORT POWERHOUSE 'ERMANY NARROWLY ESCAPED RECESSION BY STAGNATING PERCENT '$0 GROWTH FROM /CTOBER TO $ECEMBER LAST YEAR AFTER A DECLINE OF PERCENT IN THE PREVIOUS QUARTER g4HE )FO INDEX JUST SENT A TENTATIVE SIGNAL OF RELIEF FOR THE 'ERMAN ECONOMY u SAID ).' 'ERMANY S CHIEF ECONOMIST #ARSTEN "RZESKI AFP

Embattled Jet Airways’ founder quits MUMBAI: )NDIA S TROUBLED *ET !IRWAYS SAID -ONDAY THAT FOUNDER .ARESH 'OYAL HAS STEPPED DOWN AS CHAIRMAN AND LEFT THE COMPANY BOARD AS PART OF A RESCUE PLAN *ET WHICH HAS DEBTS OF MORE THAN BILLION SAID IN A STATEMENT THAT ITS CREDITORS WOULD INJECT UP TO MILLION OF gIMMEDIATE FUNDING SUPPORTu INTO THE AIRLINE 4HE -UMBAI BASED CARRIER WHICH UNTIL RECENTLY WAS )NDIA S SECOND BIGgest airline, has been forced to ground THREE QUARTERS OF ITS AIRCRAFT lEET This is because it was unable to

PAY AIRCRAFT LESSORS )TS PILOTS HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED OF DELAYS IN RECEIVING THEIR SALARIES 4HOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN stranded in recent weeks after their lIGHTS WERE IN SOME CASES ABRUPTLY CANCELLED *ET EMPLOYS MORE THAN

PEOPLE A collapse would deal a blow to 0RIME -INISTER .ARENDRA -ODI S PRAGMATIC PRO BUSINESS REPUTATION AHEAD OF ELECTIONS STARTING ON !PRIL )NDIA S AIR PASSENGER NUMBERS HAVE ROCKETED SIX FOLD OVER THE PAST

DECADE WITH ITS MIDDLE CLASS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF BETTER CONNECTIVITY AND CHEAPER lIGHTS 4HE COUNTRY S AVIATION SECTOR IS PROJECTED TO BECOME THE WORLD S THIRD LARGEST BY "UT LIKE OTHER CARRIERS *ET HAS BEEN BADLY HIT BY lUCTUATING GLOBAL CRUDE prices and a weak rupee, as well as kERCE COMPETITION FROM BUDGET RIVALS !LARM BELLS FOR *ET kRST RANG IN August when it failed to report its quarterly earnings or pay its staff, INCLUDING PILOTS ON TIME )T LATER REPORTED A LOSS OF MILLION AFP

SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS A gTOTAL FAILURE OF SYSTEM u NOTING THAT SERVICES HAD gVASTLY IMPROVEDu SINCE THESE WERE PRIVATIZED IN

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ALSO EXPRESSED CONkDENCE IN THE PRIVATIZATION MODEL g/UR MEMBERS SUFFERED WITH THE REST OF THE PUBLIC FROM THE SHORTAGE OF WATER IN OUR HOMES

AND OUR BUSINESS "UT SERVICE IS indisputably better than before PRIVATIZATION u IT SAID 4HE -"# SAID IT WAS HOPEFUL that the issue would soon be RESOLVED AND LAUDED EFFORTS BY regulators and concessionaires TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AND TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY g4HE MOST IMPORTANT AMONG THESE SOLUTIONS ARE TO PRIORITIZE w AND STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL process for new water sources ;AND= ALSO INCLUDE MORE EFkCIENT USAGE u IT ADDED

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Lower FiT-All NOMINATION FROM THE $EPARTMENT OF %NERGY u SHE ADDED 4HE %2# CHIEF ALSO CITED OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS THE COST RECOVERY RATE AS HAVING CONTRIBUTED TO DISCREPANCIES IN THE &)4 !LL COMPUTATION 4HE &I4 PROGRAM AS OUTLINED IN THE 2ENEWABLE %NERGY !CT OF

AIMS TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF 2% SOURCES

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: The boss of German chemicals giant Bayer insisted Sunday its multi-billion dollar takeover of Monsanto was a “good idea�, despite huge legal costs piling up over its Roundup weedkiller. “The Monsanto acquisition was and is a good idea,� Werner Baumann told newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, when asked if he would have changed his mind about buying the US group if he could.

Bayer bought Monsanto for $63 billion but the deal has turned out to be plagued with other massive costs.

Just two months after the acquisition was completed, Monsanto lost a case to a school groundskeeper suffering from terminal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, who had sued the company over the glyphosate weedkillers Roundup and Ranger Pro. Monsanto was initially ordered to pay $289 million to Johnson, before the damages were reduced to $78.5 million.

Bayer has filed an appeal.

The company suffered a new set back this month as a US jury ruled that Roundup was a “substantial factor� in another case brought by an amateur gardener who was suffering from cancer.

It now faces a total of 11,200 US cases over Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate, a herbicide key to Monsanto’s business model that has come in for intense scrutiny around the world.

Werner insisted the acquisition of Monsanto was carried out after careful due diligence.

Bayer has also pointed to findings from regulators around the world, especially in advanced economies like the US, Europe and Canada, and reams of scientific studies as proof of the safety of its product. “Regulatory authorities around the world consider glyphosatebased herbicides as safe when used as directed,� the group has argued, highlighting “800 rigorous studies� of glyphosate’s effects.

The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer found in 2015 that glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic,� although the European Food Safety Authority and the European Chemicals Agency have not issued similar judgments.

Since the Monsanto takeover was completed, Bayer’s stock has shed almost 40 percent of its value.

AFP

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Submission & Opening of Bids April 23, 2019 (Tuesday), 09:00 a.m. at GHQ BAC 1 Conference 5RRP ) %XOZDJDQJ 6\TXLR &DPS *HQHUDO (PLOLR Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidder’s representatives who choose to attend at the given address. Late bids will not be accepted. Prospective bidder should have completed within the last two (2) years a Single Largest Completed Contract (SLCC) similar to this project, equivalent to at least 50% of the ABC. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the GHQ BAC1 Secretariat at the address given below from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding holidays. Likewise, Bidding Documents shall be available starting from March 26, 2019 at the address below. Please be informed that the payment is a non-refundable fee and in form of cash.

The AFP reserves the right to waive any formality in the responses to the eligibility requirements and to this invitation. The AFP further reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all Bids at any time prior to contract award, and makes no assurance that contract shall be entered into as result of this LQYLWDWLRQ ZLWKRXW WKHUHE\ LQFXUULQJ DQ\ OLDELOLW\ WR WKH DIIHFWHG %LGGHU V REAR ADMIRAL JANDE S FRANCISCO AFP Chairperson, GHQ BAC 1

SUMMONS $ 9(5,),(' ³3HWLWLRQ IRU ³'HFODUDWLRQ RI 1XOOLW\ RI 0DUULDJH´ KDYLQJ EHHQ ¿OHG E\ WKH SHWLWLRQHU CARAYO ARELLANO PARANAL on the ground of psychologically incapacitated at the time of marriage to him pursuant to Article 36 of the Family Code, as amended, and where he prays that your marriage to him celebrated on September 16, 2003 be declared NULL and VOID ab initio, (copy of the Petition may be obtained from this Court) YOU, JULIET CALPITO PARANAL DUH KHUHE\ GLUHFWHG WR HQWHU \RXU DSSHDUDQFH DQG ¿OH \RXU $QVZHU DQG RU responsive pleading within a period of THIRTY (30) days from the last date of publication hereof, otherwise, the SHWLWLRQHU ZLOO WDNH MXGJPHQW DJDLQVW \RX DQG PD\ EH JUDQWHG E\ WKLV &RXUW WKH UHOLHIV SUD\HG IRU LQ KLV SHWLWLRQ

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BONG CHAN KIM and the CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE/ REGISTRAR OF PASIG, Respondents. x----------------------------------------x ORDER 7KLV LV D YHULÂżHG SHWLWLRQ IRU &$1&(//$7,21 &255(&7,21 2) (175< 81'(5 58/( 2) 7+( 58/(6 2) &2857 ÂżOHG E\ 0DULD .ULVWLQD 2 .LP WHEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the said petition will be heard E\ WKLV FRXUW VLWWLQJ DW WKH )RXUWK )ORRU %XOZDJDQ QJ .DWDUXQJDQ 3DVLJ &LW\ RQ April 12, 2019 at 8:30 in the morning at which place, date and hour aforesaid, all interested persons are hereby cited to appear and show cause, if any they have why said petition should not be granted.

Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation, to be GHWHUPLQHG LQ D UDIĂ&#x20AC;H LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK H[LVWLQJ ODZV RQFH D ZHHN IRU WKUHH (3) consecutive weeks. )XUWKHU IXUQLVK WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH 6ROLFLWRU *HQHUDO WKH /RFDO &LYLO 5HJLVWUDU RI 3DVLJ &LW\ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &LW\ 3URVHFXWRU RI 3DVLJ &LW\ WKH 3KLOLSSLQH 6WDWLVWLFV $XWKRULW\ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI &RXUW RI WKH 5HJLRQDO 7ULDO &RXUW 3DVLJ &LW\ copies of this Order together with the copy of the petition and its annexes at the H[SHQVH RI WKH SHWLWLRQHU ZLWKLQ ÂżYH GD\V XSRQ UHFHLSW RI WKH 2UGHU )DLOXUH WR do so will be a ground for dismissal of the petition.

SO ORDERED. Pasig City, February 15, 2019.

(SGD.) MARIA PAZ R. REYES-YSON Acting Presiding Judge (SC AO 168-2018) 07 0DU

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WITNESS THE HON. FRANCISCO S. DONATO, Executive Judge of this Court this 20th day of December, 2017 in Ballesteros, Cagayan.

(SGD.) JACQUELINE F. AQUINO Court Interpreter III Clerk of Court Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF BALLESTEROS, CAGAYAN BRANCH 33 CARAYO ARELLANO PARANAL, Petitioner, -versus-

CIVIL CASE NO. 33-569-2017 FOR: DECLARATION OF NULLITY OF MARRIAGE

JULIET CALPITO PARANAL, Respondent. x--------------------------------------x PETITION PETITIONER, through counsel, to this Honorable Court, respectfully submits: 1. That petitioner is of legal age, Filipino and with residence address at Sta. Cruz, Ballesteros, Cagayan; whereas respondent is also of legal age, Filipino and with address at District 1, Bento Soliven, Isabela where she may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court.

Petitioner may be served with notices through the undersigned counsel.

7KDW SHWLWLRQHU ÂżUVW PHW UHVSRQGHQW VRPHWLPH LQ ZKHQ KH ZDV ZRUNLQJ RQ D KRXVH QXPEHULQJ project in their place. Respondent was then helping her mother on their carinderia where petitioner would have his lunch. Respondent exuded simple beauty and wholesome manners that petitioner was outrightly attracted to her. Consequently, his visits to their place was reasoned not only for having lunch but also and more regularly for courting her.

3. That petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courtship of respondent was whirlwind. He was at their place almost all the time of the day and night, even spending the night there. Although she was tightly guarded by her parents, petitioner was able to win her heart. In time, respondent became pregnant for which respondentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents directed petitioner to marry respondent. They were the ones who prepared for the marriage which was celebrated on 16 September DW WKH 2XU /DG\ RI 3HDFH 3DULVK &KXUFK LQ %HQLWR 6ROLYHQ ,VDEHOD FRS\ RI &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 0DULDJH DWWDFKHG as Annex A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Petition).

4. That the newly-weds, upon the directive of respondentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents stayed at the latterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place. Their newlyPDUULHG OLIH ZDV DW ÂżUVW EOLVVIXO 3HWLWLRQHU EXVLHG KLPVHOI RQ KLV HPSOR\PHQW 7KHQ WKHLU EDE\ Âą &- /DZUHQFH &DUO ZDV ERUQ FRS\ RI &HUWLÂżFDWH RI %LUWK DWWDFKHG DV Annex B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Petition) which althemore pushed petitioner to work harder knowing that, in time, more support for his family would be needed. Petitioner prodded respondent that they live separately from her parents but respondent, upon consulting her parents, stayed put in their place.

5. That in time, the sustenance of petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own family and that of respondentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family all staying under one roof became problematic. Petitioner even worked harder, even staying up late. Respondent decided to work in Macau, China to augment the needs of the families. Their baby was left with petitioner DQG UHVSRQGHQWÂśV SDUHQWV UHDUHG PRVWO\ E\ WKH ODWWHU DV SHWLWLRQHU EHFDPH EXVLHU RQ KLV ZRUN $W ÂżUVW WKH communications between petitioner and respondent was well. Petitioner even visited his spouse there.

Then respondentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents showed distrust upon petitioner, even suspecting his coming home late as his misdeeds, particularly having another woman. Respondent was informed and updated resulting to her hatred of petitioner. Resultantly, petitioner became a virtual stranger in respondentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place. The once amiable UHODWLRQVKLS WXUQHG LQWR D VWRUP 3HWLWLRQHU FDPH WR NQRZ WKDW KLV PRWKHU LQ ODZ ZDV WKH VROH EHQHÂżFLDU\ of respondentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remittances which he questioned. Animosities and quarrels ensued and became regular staples. Until petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother in law, concurred in by the others, commanded petitioner to leave their place. The command became persistent. Amid the hostile atmosphere, petitioner had no recourse but to depart. Petitioner maintained his communication with his son. Recently, he was instructed not to return to them, and worse, to collect his personal things there which, petitioner, sadly did.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT THIRD JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 75 OLONGAPO CITY

January 3, 2019 TO

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ALL CHMC STOCKHOLDERS

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN JUDGMENT (OF DIVORCE DECREE

BY THE INCHEON DISTRICT COURT OF KOREA, SOUTH KOREA.

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8TH ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MEETING ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARJORIE D. (DAVID) EALA, Petitioner, -versus-

Please be advised that the 8th Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Health Global International, Inc. (Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center) will be held at the Function Hall, 7th Floor, Medical Arts Building, Neopolitan Business Park, Novaliches, Quezon City on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the afternoon.

Civil Case No. 2018-0-128

OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF OLONGAPO CITY, PHILIPPINE STATISTICS OFFICE, 5HVSRQGHQW V x--------------------------------------------------------x ORDER $ YHULÂżHG SHWLWLRQ IRU 5HFRJQLWLRQ RI )RUHLJQ 'LYRUFH ZDV ÂżOHG

by Marjorie D. (David) Eala praying that the petition be granted, DQG KHU FRUROODU\ ULJKWV WR KDYH WKH VDPH GXO\ UHFRUGHG DQG RU WDNHQ FRJQL]DQFH RI ZLWK WKH SURSHU 2IÂżFH RI WKH &LYLO 5HJLVWU\ 2&5 2IÂżFH RI WKH &LYLO 5HJLVWUDU *HQHUDO 3KLOLSSLQH 6WDWLVWLFV $XWKRULW\ DQG WKDW she be deemed capacitated to marry, in consonance with pertinent 3KLOLSSLQH ODZV MXULVSUXGHQFH 3HWLWLRQHU D )LOLSLQR DOOHJHV WKDW VKH ZDV PDUULHG WR .RUHDQ national Bong Jun Kim on 25 June 2012 at Ermita, Manila. The couple did not have any child; and did not acquire real property or DQ\ SURSHUW\ RI VXEVWDQWLDO YDOXH $IWHU D VKRUW OLYHG PDUULDJH .LP ZHQW EDFN WR .RUHD DQG GLYRUFHG KHU FDSDFLWDWLQJ .LP WR UH PDUU\ (DOD DWWHQGHG WKH FRXUW SURFHHGLQJV LQ .RUHD (DOD GHFLGHG WR FRPH back home to Philippines.

WHEREFORE ÂżQGLQJ WKH SHWLWLRQ WR EH VXIÂżFLHQW LQ IRUP DQG substance, the same is hereby given due course. Let this case be set for initial hearing on February 12, 2019 at 8:30 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning, on which date and time, all interested persons are directed to appear and show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted.

Let this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, at the expense of the petitioner pursuant to P.D. 1079. The petitioner is further ordered to send by registered mail copies of the Petition, Order of Hearing and its publication to the respondent at his last known address and to submit to this Court proof of compliance therewith.

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In the event that you might not be able to come and attend the meeting, please accomplish the accompanying Proxy Form and submit the same ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. All forms received by the Secretary after the given period will no longer be honored.

Please be guided accordingly.

Thank you.

Very truly yours, RICARDO S. ANASTACIO, C.E. (SGD) Corporate Secretary

8. That the parties, within the short span of marital relationship, have not acquired any tangible property.

9. That efforts towards reconciliation proved futile on account of the gravity of the situation besetting the parties, including in particular respondentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, hence perishing all initiatives to re-establish the active bond of love and to pursue the ends of blissful marriage. The bridge has long been burned so to speak.

10. That it is to the best interest of the parties that they be judicially-declared free from bondage of marriage.

The declaration of nullity of their marriage will equitably vanish petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traumatic experience from a SV\FKRORJLFDOO\ Âą LQFDSDFLWDWHG PDUULDJH ,W LV QRW FRQVRQDQW ZLWK MXVWLFH DQG IDLUQHVV IRU SHWLWLRQHU WR VXIIHU WKH mental anguish, serious anxiety and social humiliation from a marriage wrecked by psychological incapacity.

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Republic of the Phlllpplnes Department of Finance Securities and Exchange Commission Corporate Governance and Finance Department In the matter of: ALFM GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET INCOME FUND, INC. (Feeder Fund) x----------------------------------------x

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(SGD.) ADELA S. GUILLERMO-SORIANO NOTARY PUBLIC FOR THE PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN, PHILIPPINES UNTIL DECEMBER 2018 /,)(7,0( ,%3 12 78*8(*$5$2 &$*$<$1 375 12 $%8/8* &$*$<$1 ROLL No. 49413

In view thereof, this will be heard by this Commission on APRIL 22, 2019, (Monday) at ten oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) at the Legal Branch, 3rd Floor, NTC Building, National Telecommunications Commission, BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, wherein applicant shall present its compliance with the Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jurisdictional requirements, as well as its evidences, if warranted.

However, should the hearing date be declared a holiday or non-working day due to force majeure, the said hearing shall be held on the NEXT regular working day. $W OHDVW ÂżIWHHQ GD\V EHIRUH WKH date of hearing, applicant shall have published the Notice of Hearing once in one (1) newspaper of general circulation and have served copies of the Notice of Hearing and the application including all annexes attached therewith to all the affected parties by registered mail or through personal delivery, as furnished by the Commission.

Any party opposed to the granting of the application is hereby directed to appear at the scheduled hearing and PXVW ÂżOH LWV YHULÂżHG RSSRVLWLRQ RQ RU before the date of hearing, furnishing the applicant with a copy of the same.

Failure on the part of any affected SDUW\ WR ÂżOH LWV RSSRVLWLRQ RQ WLPH DQG to appear at the scheduled hearing shall be construed as a waiver of its right to be heard and the Commission shall proceed to hear and decide the application on its merit.

WITNESS, the HON. GAMALIEL A. CORDOBA, Commissioner, National Telecommunications Commission, this 21st day of MARCH 2019.

(SGD.) ADRIANO B. CONSUNJI Chief, Commission Secretariat MT - Mar. 26, 2019

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC NOTICE

I, CARAYO A. PARANAL, of legal age, Filipino, and the petitioner on the present case, after being lawfully sworn to, depose that I caused the preparation of the foregoing Petition, I have read the same, the contents of ZKLFK DUH WUXH DQG FRUUHFW RI P\ RZQ SHUVRQDO NQRZOHGJH DQG RU EDVHG RQ DXWKHQWLF GRFXPHQWV

02 October 2017.

2nd NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant, KATIGBAK ENTERPRISES (SAN PABLO CITY), INC., a 100% Filipino domestic corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of Philippine Laws, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.), and a grantee of a Congressional Franchise under R.A No. 8476, requests for the issuance of a &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 3XEOLF Convenience (CPC) to install, operate and maintain FM RADIO STATION IN KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO.

Olongapo City, this 29th day of October, 2018.

VERIFICATION / CERTIFICATION

Other equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

KATIGBAK ENTERPRISES (SAN PABLO CITY), INC. Applicant BMC CASE NO. 2019-036 x----------------------------------------------x

SO ORDERED.

Upon consideration of the Registration Statement and other papers and documents attached thereto which were ÂżOHG E\ ALFM GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET INCOME FUND, INC. (Feeder Fund), the Commission, in its meeting on 26 February 2019, resolved to (1) render effective its Registration Statement covering Four Million (4,000,000) common shares with a par value of Fifty Pesos (Php50.00), representing its authorized capital stock of Two Hundred Million Pesos (Php200,000,000.00) and (2) approve license to operate as an open-end investment company, subject to compliance with the reportorial and other requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, Investment Company Act and their Implementing Rules and Regulations, Revised Code of Corporate Governance, to further orders of the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable regulations of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that, after appropriate proceedings, this Honorable Court renders judgment declaring the marriage by and between petitioner and respondent as null and void ab initio, with all the effects thereof as provided by law.

MT - Mar. 26, 2019

Let copies of the petition and the Order of Hearing be furnished WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH 6ROLFLWRU *HQHUDO WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH 2ORQJDSR &LW\ 3URVHFXWRU DV ZHOO DV WKH 1DWLRQDO 6WDWLVWLFV 2IÂżFH DQG WKH &LYLO Registrar General for their information and appropriate action.

As declared by an expert Psychologist, after a battery of tests and evaluations, and formalized in her Psychological Report (copy attached as Annex C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Petition):

It also speaks of incurability, as people with personality disorders are afraid of separating from other people on whom they are dependent for advice and reassurance. They refuse psychiatric help and they deny the problem due to their lack of insight.â&#x20AC;?

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 2IÂżFH RI WKH 3UHVLGHQW NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Quezon City

Applicant, further requests for the issuance of a Provisional Authority (PA) SHQGLQJ ÂżQDO GHWHUPLQDWLRQ RI the application.

Agenda of the meeting is as follows:

6. That inevitably the family, which petitioner worked to establish and even with all good intentions, crashed to the ground. The eventual downfall of their marriage was brought-about by the partiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; common psychological LQFDSDFLW\ LGHQWLÂżHG DV â&#x20AC;&#x153;MIXED PERSONALITY DISORDER.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The marital case study indicated that petitioner and respondent showed impairment in the relationship functioning. They have entered into marriage without the knowledge, skills and attitude enough to perform their responsibilities.

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SO ORDERED. Ground Floor, North Wing Hall, Secretariat Building, PICC Complex, Vicente Sotto Street, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

March 04, 2019.

(SGD.) RACHEL ESTHER J. GUMTANG-REMALANTE 2IÂżFHU LQ &KDUJH MT - Mar. 26, 2019

INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING SITES THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVE APPROACH (CBIA) The National Housing Authority (NHA) is soliciting proposals through the Design and Build Scheme IURP 'HYHORSHUV Contractors with existing inventory of rawland that covers one or a combination of the components of land acquisition, land development and completed housing units, either one-storey rowhouse of eight (8) units or multi-storey housing units (e.g. Low 5LVH %XLOGLQJ FODVVLÂżHG XQGHU %3 DV 6RFLDOL]HG +RXVLQJ VLWH V VKDOO EH HYDOXDWHG IRU 1+$ UHTXLUHPHQWV EDVHG RQ NHA Memorandum Circular No. 2015-0015 dated December 29, 2015 (Guidelines for Site Selection, Site Suitability and Site Planning of NHA Housing Development Projects) for the in-city and off-city resettlement sites of Informal Settler Families (ISFs) affected by government infrastructure. ,QWHUHVWHG SDUWLHV PD\ VXEPLW WKHLU /HWWHUV RI ,QWHQW DQG VSHFLÂżF proposals addressed to: The General Manager National Housing Authority Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City 7KH 7HUPV RI 5HIHUHQFH 725 LV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH 1RUWK 6HFWRU 5HJLRQDO 2IÂżFH 7KH SURSRVDO VKDOO LQFOXGH SUHOLPLQDU\ design and construction studies and preliminary Project Feasibility Study (PFS) as stated on items 3.1.3 of the afore-mentioned TOR and pertinent attachments, to wit: D &HUWLÂżHG 7UXH &RS\ RI 7LWOH V &HUWLÂżHG 7UXH &RS\ RI 7D[ 'HFODUDWLRQ V b. Vicinity map highlighting current use and development of adjacent properties within 3 to 5-km radius; F 7RSRJUDSKLF 0DS /RW SODQ GXO\ VLJQHG E\ /LFHQVHG Geodetic Engineer; G &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 5RDG 5LJKW RI :D\ 'UDLQDJH 5LJKW RI :D\ H &HUWLÂżFDWH RI ZDWHU DQG SRZHU VXSSO\ IURP WKH VHUYLFH providers; Proposals will be accepted on or before 10 April 2019, until 5:00 SP DW WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH *HQHUDO 0DQDJHU 2*0

The NHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities of any defects and accept the offer considered most advantageous to the Government.

MARCELINO P. ESCALADA, JR. General Manager MT - Mar. 26, 2019

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TUESDAY March 26, 2019

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EW YORK: President Donald Trump may be reveling in what he sees as â&#x20AC;&#x153;complete and total exonerationâ&#x20AC;? from special counsel Robert Muellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation, but his legal perils are far from over.

Federal and state investigators in New York are deep into investigations of their own into Trump and those in his orbit, probes that some observers have long viewed as every bit as menacing as Muellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-year look into possible COLLUSION WITH 2USSIA TO INlUENCE

the 2016 presidential election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are very real and very SIGNIkCANT u SAID 0ATRICK #OTTER A former federal prosecutor in the southern district of New York. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Trump, this has got to feel, in some ways, like an even greater threat than the Russia probe.â&#x20AC;?

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are pursuing at least two known criminal inquiries, one focused into possible corruption in Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural committee and another on the hush-money scandal that led his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to plead guilty last year to CAMPAIGN kNANCE VIOLATIONS The President also faces inquiries from New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney General Letitia James, who recently opened a civil inquiry into Cohenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claims that Trump exaggerated his wealth when seeking loans for real estate projects and in a

failed bid to buy the National Football Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buffalo Bills.

Meanwhile, a state regulatory entity is looking into whether Trump gave false information to insurance companies.

Cohen told Congress in testimony last month he was in â&#x20AC;&#x153;constant contactâ&#x20AC;? with prosecutors involving ongoing investigations.

Trump has dismissed the New York investigations as politically motivated harassment, a theme he and his supporters are likely to keep hammering in the wake of the -UELLER kNDINGS The Justice Department declared

Sunday (Monday in Manila) that Muellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-year investigation found no evidence that Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign â&#x20AC;&#x153;conspired or coordiNATEDu WITH 2USSIA TO INlUENCE THE 2016 presidential election, and did NOT COME TO A DEkNITIVE ANSWER ON whether Trump obstructed justice.

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violations committed when CoHEN HELPED ORCHESTRATE SIX kGURE payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model, Karen McDougal, to keep them quiet during the campaign about alleged affairs with Trump.

Cohen says Trump ordered the payments and later reimbursed him for his efforts. So far, nobody besides Cohen has been charged.

Political observers have continued to speculate that Cohen, who is scheduled to report to prison in May, might secretly be providing investigators with additional information.

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preliminary results showed, suggesting junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha could stay in power, helped by an electoral system tilted in the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor.

With 93 percent of votes counted late Sunday, the Palang PraCHARAT PARTY WAS kRST WITH NEARLY 7.6 million votes, according to the Election Commission. Its vote total falls short of the numbers needed for an outright majority in parliament. Pheu Thai, which was the governing party ousted by the coup, was next with 7.1 million votes.

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litical parties before a potentially unstable coalition government is formed in May or June. Thais voted for a 500-member parliament, which along with a 250-member junta-appointed Senate will decide the next prime minister.

A new party, Future Forward, which was anti-junta and popular with young voters, scooped up 5.2 million votes. But voters deserted the Democrat Party, the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest political party, in its Bangkok and southern strongholds.

Its leader, former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, resigned. Another party, Phumjai Thai, which experts say could support the junta, picked up 3.2 million votes. g)T LOOKS UNLIKELY THAT A SIZEABLE enough anti-junta majority will form in the House to put pressure

on the military to back away,â&#x20AC;? said Peter Mumford, an analyst at Eurasia Group, which advises international companies on political risks.

That combined with the role of junta-appointed senators in helping to pick the next prime minister means Prayuth â&#x20AC;&#x153;remains in pole position for now,â&#x20AC;? he said in a post-election analysis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be uncertainty created by post-election coalition negotiations, potential recounts, DISQUALIkCATIONS AND CONSTITUENCY race reruns, and concerns over the legitimacy of the election,â&#x20AC;? Mumford said.

Meanwhile, two major political parties raised doubts about the results of Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general election after a party linked to the military

May faces more pressure to quit LONDON: Embattled Prime Minister Theresa May was scrambling Sunday (Monday in Manila) to win over adversaries to her Brexit withdrawal plan as key Cabinet ministers denied media reports that they were plotting to oust her.

May spent the afternoon ensconced in a crisis meeting at her country residence Chequers with fellow Conservatives and outspoken Brexit advocates like Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees Mogg and others, who would prefer to leave the European Union (EU) without a divorce deal rather than delay Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure from the bloc further.

(ER OFkCE RELEASED A STATEMENT AFterward giving no hint about whether she had gained any new backing.

It only said that they discussed gWHETHER THERE IS SUFkCIENT SUPPORTu to bring her Brexit divorce plan back to Parliament for a third vote.

The Prime Minister has found her authority weakened after a series of setbacks in Parliament and her inability to win meaningful concessions from EU leaders.

The Sunday Times claims that 11 Cabinet ministers plan to tell May to resign, so a caretaker leader could be put in her place to kick start the stalled Brexit process. She faces growing pressure from within her own party either to resign or to set a date for stepping down as a way to build support for her Brexit plan. AP

took a surprise lead in the popular vote that suggested the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junta chief will remain in power.

It was still not certain that the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proxy party would secure enough seats in the lower house of parliament for Prayuth Chan-ocha to stay on as Prime Minister.

5NOFkCIAL RESULTS OF 4HAILAND S kRST ELECTION SINCE A COUP WILL be announced at 2 p.m. (3 p.m. in Manila) local time on Monday.

7ITH AROUND PERCENT OF OVERall votes counted it was clear that Pheu Thai, a party linked to the self-exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, whose loyalists have won every election since 2001, had fallen far short of expectations.

However, it still looked likely to have the largest share of parliament seats.

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MAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOVE A newborn male gorilla rests in his motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arms (named Kabinda) in his enclosure at the ZooParc of Beauval in Saint-Aignan, Central France.

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NZ orders probe on shootings WELLINGTON, New Zealand: New Zealand will hold a top-level inquiry into the massacre of 50 people at two Christchurch mosques that will examine what roles guns, social media and spy agencies played preceding the attacks.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday that it would hold a Royal Commission of Inquiry, the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest form of investigation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While New Zealanders and Muslim communities around the world are both grieving and showing compassion for one another, they are also quite rightly asking questions on how this terror attack was able to happen here,â&#x20AC;? Ardern said.

Her Cabinet had previously agreed on holding an inquiry, but had not decided what level

of investigation. She said royal commissions are usually reserved for matters of the gravest public importance and that was clearly appropriate in this case. She said the exact terms of the inquiry, including its duration, would be kNALIZED OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS â&#x20AC;&#x153;In short, the inquiry will look at what could have or should have been done to prevent the attack,â&#x20AC;?

Ardern said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will inquire into the individual and his activities before the terrorist attack, including, of course, a look at agencies.â&#x20AC;?

She said those agencies would include the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic spy agency, the Security Intelligence Service and its international counterpart, the Government Communications Security Bureau. Other agencies to be looked at include police, customs and immigration.

A royal commission is run independently from the government and is chaired by a high-court judge. It has the power to compel witnesses to testify and organiZATIONS TO HAND OVER DOCUMENTS But it remains up to the courts or government to follow through on ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR kNDINGS Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with murder for the March 15 attacks. He is next due in court on April 5.

Some people have already CRITICIZED .EW :EALAND S INTELLIgence agencies for focusing too much on perceived threats from Muslim extremists and left-wing radicals, while not looking deeply enough into possible threats from nationalist groups and white supremacists.

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SEOUL: North Korea has returned its staff to an inter-Korean liaison office, Seoul said Monday, just days after unilaterally withdrawing from the joint facility.

4HE OFkCE IN THE .ORTHERN CITY OF Kaesong was opened in September as the two Koreas knitted closer ties, but the North pulled its staff out last week amid a deadlock in talks between Washington and Pyongyang.

The unification ministry said some of the North Korean staff were back at work on Monday, saying they had come to cover their â&#x20AC;&#x153;shift as usualâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thus, the South and the North held consultation at the liaison ofkCE THIS MORNING AND WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE OFkCE AS USUAL u the ministry said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thus, the South and the North held consultations at the liaiSON OFkCE THIS MORNING AND WILL

continue to operate the office as usual,â&#x20AC;? the ministry said in a statement.

It said the North did not offer details on why they had returned OR PULLED OUT IN THE kRST PLACE Experts had suggested that the withdrawal was Pyongyangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt of pressuring Seoul to exert MORE INlUENCE ON THE 53 IN THE current diplomacy.

Their return follows US President Donald Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abrupt tweet at the weekend, saying he had â&#x20AC;&#x153;orderedâ&#x20AC;? the withdrawal of additional sanctions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; without identifying the measures â&#x20AC;&#x201D; against Pyongyang by the US Treasury.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in was instrumental in brokering the talks process between the nuclear-armed, sanctions-hit North and the US, Seoulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key security ally.

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Worldinbriefs ANOTHER BOEING NEARLY CRASHES NOUMEA: A United Airlines Boeing 787-900 jet was diverted to the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Monday after reports of smoke coming from the cockpit, a local official told Agence France-Presse. The US aircraft flying 256 passengers from Melbourne, Australia, to Los Angeles, touched down safely at La Tontouta airport in New Caledoniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital Noumea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The passengers are disembarking calmly,â&#x20AC;? said the official from the local Chamber of Commerce, which runs the airport. It followed a Lion Air crash in Indonesia last October that left 189 dead, which raised major concerns about the safety certification of the 737 MAX 8 model.

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ROCKET INJURES 7 IN ISRAEL KFAR SABA, Israel: An early morning rocket from the Gaza Strip struck a house in central Israel on Monday, wounding seven people, an Israeli rescue service said, an attack that could set off another round of violence shortly before the Israeli election. The sounds of air raid sirens woke up the residents of the residential Sharon area, northeast of Tel Aviv, sending them scurrying to bomb shelters.

A strong sound of an explosion followed. The Israeli military said it identified a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip. Israeli police said the rocket hit a residential home in the community of Mishmeret, north of the city of Kfar Saba, setting off a fire and destroying the house. The Magen David Adom rescue service said it was treating seven people, including two women who were moderately wounded. The others, including two children and an infant, had minor wounds. AP

CHINA AIDS PAKISTAN CHINA has provided emergency relief fund to Pakistanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southwestern province of Balochistan, where heavy rainfalls caused serious damage and losses of lives. On behalf of the Red Cross Society of China, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Sunday handed over the fund to Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan and Acting Secretary General of the Pakistan Red Crescent Khalid Majeed. Appreciating the emergency assistance, Amanullah Khan said the province was carrying out disaster relief operations and would properly utilize the donation. In a letter of condolences, Secretary General of the Red Cross Society of China Wang Ping said he hoped the support to Balochistanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relief operation would help restore normal lives of the affected people in the shortest possible time.

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DISEASES THREATEN CYCLONE SURVIVORS BEIRA, Mozambique: Cyclone Idaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death toll has risen above 750 in the three southern African countries hit 10 days ago by the storm, as workers restore electricity, water and try to prevent outbreak of cholera, authorities said. In Mozambique the number of dead has risen to 446 while there are 259 dead in Zimbabwe and at least 56 dead in Malawi for a three-nation total of 761. All numbers for deaths were still preliminary, warned Mozambiqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environment Minister Celso Correia. As flood waters recede and more bodies are discovered, the final death toll in Mozambique alone could be above the early estimate of 1,000 made by the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president a few days after the cyclone hit, said aid workers.

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NORWAY SHIP, PASSENGERS SAFE STAVANGER, Norway: The Viking Ocean Cruises company said all the passengers and crew of its Viking Sky cruise ship were safe, the ship has docked in the western Norwegian port of Molde and passengers are flying home as soon as possible. The cruise ship line said the next scheduled trip for the boat, a visit to Scandinavia and Germany that was to leave on Wednesday, had been cancelled.

It said it did not anticipate any further cancellations to the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule. The company thanked both Norwegian rescue services and residents for helping the Viking Skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passengers and crew under such difficult circumstances. The cruise ship issued a mayday call on Saturday afternoon as it had engine problems and feared it would be dashed against the rocks in a storm off the coast of Norway.

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QC to acquire parcels of land in Brgy Bagbag, North Fairview T

HE Quezon City government, in its continuing effort to provide opportunities for affordable and decent housing, passed two resolutions authorizing Mayor Herbert Bautista to acquire parcels of land in Barangay Bagbag and North Fairview for on-site and other informal settlers in Quezon City.

City Resolution 7513-2018, introduced by Councilors Alexis Herrera and Franz Pumaren, authorizes the acquisition of two adjoining parcels of land measuring 2,785 square meters, located in Lots 138-B and 138-C in Barangay Bagbag.

City Resolution 7514-2018, on the other hand, introduced by Councilor Alexis Herrera authorizes the acquisition of a 5,298 square meter-parcel of land, registered under DBH Development Corporation and Sta. Lucia Realty and Development Corp. Inc., located along Labayane Street in Barangay North Fairview.

The two resolutions highlight the city governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relentless effort to expand socialized housing projects through its Task Force on Socialized Housing and Development of Blighted Areas.

Q Authentic Dim Sum at Lung Hin DELIGHT your taste buds with A lAVOR kLLED TRIP TO THE /RIENT with Lung Hinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special Dim Sum promotion, ongoing until May 31.

Enjoy 25 percent savings on Lung Hinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specially-curated dim sum menu. Steamed selections include scallop dumplings, pork spare ribs with garlic, and vegetarian dumplings. Deep-fried bean curd skin rolls with prawn, taro puffs, and pan-fried radish cake with XO sauce are also featured in the pan-fried and deep-fried menu.

ICTSI upgrades Lae unit ahead of schedule SOUTH 0ACIkC )NTERNATIONAL #ONtainer Terminal (SPICT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) in Lae, Papua New Guinea, recently took delivery of three new hybrid rubber tyred gantries (RTGs) ahead of schedule.

The equipment is part of the ICTSI Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing program to strengthen and enhance overall operational efficiency at PNGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading container terminal.

With a lifting capacity of 41 tons, the RTGs, both running on diesel and electric power, are expected to be deployed operationally this month. The 16-wheel cable REEL 24'S CAN STACK ONE OVER kVE containers high and six containers wide, including truck roadway.

They include a number of safety

and productivity enhancing features such as: Active Load Control, which prevents load sway and provides micro-motions in both trolley and gantry directions; Auto-steering with container positioning interfaced to the terminal operating system; stack collision prevention; a truck guiding system; and a truck trailer anti-lifting system.

Once the commissioning is complete, these RTGs will be automation-ready. )#43) 3OUTH 0ACIkC HAS INVESTED in three mobile harbor cranes for its Lae terminal; and there are presently six Papua New Guinean crane operators, three of whom are female, currently training at )#43) S -ANILA lAGSHIP AS PART OF efforts to further enhance the performance of equipment operators.

Eastern Communications brand.

The campaignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clarion call is to bring back the human connection in the business of communications TECHNOLOGY AND WAS AIMED AT DEkNing the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique brand as being â&#x20AC;&#x153;high tech,â&#x20AC;? as they provide innovative services that are at par with other telecommunication companies and â&#x20AC;&#x153;high touchâ&#x20AC;? with their personalized customer service.

The rebranding campaign also included a new mission, vision and values, a redesign of the company logo and employee activities that further promoted a culture of connectedness in the company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This campaign was an opportunity for us to reconnect internally and to embody the idea of connectedness to our cus-

True to Cantonese traditions, Lung Hin takes pride in its line-up of authentic favourites, from dim sum master chef, Hong Kong native Wong Chiu Lung. Indulge in some of the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved classics such as steamed shrimp dumpling with gold leaf, steamed pork siu mai WITH TRUFlE SAUCE AND THE CROWD FAvourite baked barbecue pork buns.

Lung Hin is located on Level 44 of the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila.

For more information, visit www.marcopolohotels.com.

Phoenix Publishing House, Ricoh PH to aid Luzon Mission Schools

Q ICTSI takes delivery of three new hybrid rubber tyred gantries (RTGs) for its subsidiary South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) at the Port of Lae, Papua New Guinea â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud of this order.

It is the result of our commitment to innovation and proven performance around the world, and it

will further strengthen our presence in Papua New Guinea,â&#x20AC;? said Anil Singh, ICTSI South Pacific CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFkCER

Eastern Communications wins Gold Anvil for rebranding campaign EASTERN Communications, one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading telecommunications companies, took home a Gold Anvil for their Our Strong Connection Campaign at the recently concluded 54th Anvil Awards Gabi ng Parangal at the Marriott Grand Ballroom.

Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Anvil Awards recognizes outstanding PR campaigns to help advance the PR profession by promoting adherence to the highest standards and excellence in the PR practice.

A winning entry in the Public Relations Program Directed at 3PECIkC 3TAKEHOLDERS CATEGORY THE Our Strong Connection campaign was focused on relaunching the

Lung Hin announces Dim Sum Delights

Q At the 54th Anvil Awards, Eastern Communications Co-coordinator Aileen Regio (5th from left) and Marketing Services Head Jedrek Estanislao (3rd from right) received the Gold Anvil Award for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our Strong Connectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Eastern Communications internal rebranding campaign. tomers while, at the same time, enabling other companies and industries experience our strong connection through our products and solutions,â&#x20AC;? shared Eastern

Q During the turnover ceremony of Ricoh multifunction printers and projectors (from left) Penny Sibal-Balbalin, Rev. Fr. Elmer Jose Dizon, Eric Sulit and Linda Sibal.

UNDER the Alagang Phoenix initiative, Phoenix Publishing House Inc. has partnered with Ricoh Philippines, a technology and imaging company in donating several multifunction printers and projectors to select mission schools in Luzon.

Ricoh Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; partnership with Alagang Phoenix is an opportunity to develop the disadvantaged communities through education by supporting mission schools from different dioceses in Luzon.

The turnover ceremony of Ricoh multifunction printers and projectors was held at the Alegria Lounge

at the headquarters of Phoenix Publishing House.

The executives of Phoenix Publishing House led by its president, Lynda Sibal and Penny Sibal-Balbin, executive vice president said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are truly grateful to Ricoh Philippines for their donation of Multifunction Printers, these relevant devices will be of great value to the recipients and will help modernize their documentation system.â&#x20AC;?

To learn more about the latest in multifunction printers and other Ricoh products, visit www. ricoh.com.ph.

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Communications Co-Coordinator Aileen Regio.

For more information on Eastern Communications, visit http:// www.eastern.com.ph/

Stay hydrated and have a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Summer THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 6,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses related to sports and exercise from 2001 to 2009. Dehydration is one reason for these visits, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PREVENTABLE BY MAKING SURE lUIDS are readily available to drink.

Many people are surprised to learn that milk â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including chocolate milk â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can help you hydrate after exercise, plus low fat chocolate milk has the right protein to carb ratio to help you recover after a tough workout.

In fact, drinking low fat or whole

milk after exercise could restore and maintain hydration better than other popular post-exercise beverages, including water, according to one study.

When you think about how to stay hydrated this summer, reach for a glass of fresh Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fresh and available in over 50 outlets like Landmark Supermarket Makati and Trinoma, Landers Superstore, S&R, Alabang Country Club, Inc., and The palms Country Club.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/hollysmilkph/ or www.hollysmilk.com

Q In photo from left: Techie Lopez, AVP, Corporate Affairs, TeaM Energy with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sicat champions: Luis Zaide 3rd, shift manager; Juanito Cadelina 3rd, shift supervisor; Jeffrey Boy Castro, senior control operator; Daryl Oineza, control operator; Arjay Paquilabre, plant operator; Jo Marco Bernel Tabi, plant operator; and Val Alcazar, manager, Technical and Compliance Training, TeaM Energy.

WINNERS of the recently conducted TeaM Energy Skills Improvement in Control Analysis Tournament (Sicat) at the Pagbilao Power Station, receive THEIR CERTIkCATE OF PARTICIPATION DURING the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awarding ceremony.

Sicat is a unique skills competition among members of the power plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations group. It is a way

Bethel Music joins Jesus Global Youth Day 2019 BETHEL Music, the worship band behind the Christ-celebrating and widely popular praise and worship songs No Longer Slaves, Living Hope, Reckless Love, and Raise A Hallelujah will be in Manila for the Jesus Global Youth Day (JGYD) at the Mall of Asia Arena on August 8 to 10.

Bethel Music was born organically as a worship ministry of Bethel Church in Redding, California in 2001. The worship band has grown quickly since it became a record label and publishing company, taking its local church music ministry to a worldwide outreach featuring a team of songwriters and worship leaders, with both online and

on-campus worship schools.

Bethel Music has six acclaimed albums that all went to the top of Billboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Christian Albums chart, in addition to four GMA Dove Awards and a GMA Covenant Award. Its multi-artist double-disc live recording Have It All (2016) hit No. 1 on the overall iTunes Albums chart and No. 6 on Billboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Albums chart, becoming its highest retail debut on the charts ever.

With the addition of Bethel Music, JGYD 2019 promises to be even more of a canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-miss, mustsee event for Christians of all ages and denominations. Bethel Music will be leading in worship together

WITH OTHER CONkRMED ARTISTS SUCH as Lecrae, Austin Adamec, Miel San Marcos and Planetshakers.

Aside from being a worship band, Bethel Music aims to be a steward of the powerful worship

to sharpen the skills of the power plant engineers as part of ensuring the reliable supply of electricity.

The competition is meant to test their preparedness to deal with technical issues and emergency situations in the control room that may threaten the power plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continuous operations.

PwC Philippines mounts first-ever award for accountancy teachers

being created and released at Bethel Church, making it a resource available to the world for all to experience and learn from.

For more information, visit www.bethelmusic.com.

ISLA Lipana & Co., the Philippine MEMBER kRM OF THE 0W# GLOBAL NETwork, is set to recognize exceptionally dedicated and highly skilled accounting teachers through its PwC National Accounting Teacher Award (PwCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NATA).

In cooperation with the National Association of CPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Education (nACPAE), the award is a nationwide search for the accounting teacher who is both a distinguished model of excellence and has helped uplift the standards of the teaching profession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high time that we put the spotlight on those who have SACRIkCED A LOT JUST SO THEY CAN SHARE

their knowledge and help hone more CPAs,â&#x20AC;? said Alex Cabrera, chairman and senior partner of Isla Lipana & Co. The grand winner and two runners-up will all receive cash prizes, TROPHIES AND CERTIkCATES Nomination deadline is on 20 March 2019.

For more information, visit www.pwc.com/ph/en/nata.html.

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TUESDAY MARCH 26, 2019 EDITOR: Mario F. Fetalino Jr.

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New dawn for the timber industry

HE worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resource on concrete will soon runout. Concrete is the second most consumed substance on earth after water.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a $37-billion industry with o u t p u t o f 10 billion tons per year. Concrete is a primary material in the construction industry. It is composed of sand, gravel and cement as the bonding agent. It is strong yet light.

It is cheap and widely available. But its supply will not last for long. Sand in particular will get low in stock.

After water and air, sand is the natural resource we consume more than any other. We consume more sand than oil.

3AND IS PRECIOUS kNITE AND AN INCREASINGLY endangered resource. The very survival of our civilization depends on it. Most alarmingly, it is not renewable in our life span. In fact, it will take 200 million years to regenerate sand.

We are using 50 billion tons of sand every year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enough sand to cover the entire state of California 2 inches deep, or bury the Philippine archipelago 5 inches below ground. It can also cover the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equatorial distance twice at 1 meter deep.

It is staggering to learn the quantity of what has been quarried. It is more alarming to learn what has been committed by modern civilization and what humanity did to mother earth.

The use of concrete will continue in the immediate coming years. But in the decades to come, supply will start to decrease while demand will rise due to the growing world population. The earth literally has limited resources for humans.

We cannot overconsume.

residual forests. It was a total log ban to address the continuing problem of deforestation. In 1988, the government of President Corazon Aquino started the ban on timber harvesting and crackdown on illegal logging.

Meanwhile, there is a stark contrast between logging and quarrying. Plantations will continuously grow timber for construction use in just 10 years. In quarrying, minerals extracted will require 2 million years before they are replaced.

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Environmental impact In 2012, sand and gravel quarrying posted the highest growth at 1,000 percent. Quarrying for stone, clay and sand posted a record three-digit increase of 175 percent. The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Build, Build, Build Program will require several millions of tons of concrete to realize all its infrastructure projects. In fact, we already experienced shortage of gravel in recent months. Such shortage will continue in the coming years.

The cement industry is one of the largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitters, generating approximately 8 percent of global emissions. Statistics of 2017 showed China produced an estimated 2.4 billion metric tons (57.3 percent) of cement, more than half of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cement production. India and the United States are far behind, producing 6.6 percent (270 million metric tons) and 2 percent (86.3 million MT) respectively.

On the other hand, sand mining is responsible for 85 percent of all mineral extraction. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest mining endeavor. It is also the least regulated, corrupt, and possibly the most environmentally destructive.

Quarrying will have long-term detrimental effect â&#x20AC;&#x201D; destruction of natural beaches and the fragile ecosystem; change IN WATER lOWS lOOD REGULATIONS AND MArine currents; increased shoreline erosion rates, changes in deltaic structures, lowering of water table, salinization of ground waters and arable soils, pollution of rivers and impacts to coastal infrastructures and embankments.

It also results in land losses both inland and coastal through erosion and extraction; declining protection from natural AND EXTREME EVENTS STORM SURGE lOOD

drought); impacts on climate directly through transport emissions, indirectly through cement production; social and political turmoil due to illegal sand mining practices leading to corruption, sand gMAkA u HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION CHILD labor and crime; economic losses from weak tourism and worst, diminishing islands and marine life habitat.

The negative impacts brought by quarrying tilted the balance to a more catastrophic situation. We may consider looking for ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND kND that wood is on top of the list. It is a resource that generates less carbon footprint. Plant a TREE NOW AND YOU WILL HARVEST IN kVE TO EIGHT years. Wood regenerates fast and will be an intelligent choice for alternative.

The constraint in mainstreaming timber materials is the law. In February 2011, President Benigno Aquino 3rd declared a moratorium on cutting and harvesting timber in natural and

The renaissance of wood The wood is making a rebirth and taking over from steel and concrete as the architectural wonder material of the 21st century. Architects all over the world are praising its sustainability and quality as a construction material. It is considered a miracle building material. It is environment-friendly because it extracts carbon from the atmosphere rather than the other way around.

New types of engineered timber considerably stronger and more stable than regular wood are allowing architects to build bigger and taller skyscrapers. One of the latest developments in timber construction is the introduction of hybrid cross laminated timber (CLT). CLT is the pairing of engineered timber with steel components and glue laminated (Glulam) timber systems. It is becoming increasingly popular because it makes more complex forms possible.

Countries such as Japan, Canada and Australia, and Europe embrace wood as a construction material. Canada is currently home to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest wooden building, a residential structure at the University of British Columbia that rises 174 feet tall (53 meters). But an 800-foot tall (69 meters) wooden tower in Chicago, plans for which are currently underway, may one day dwarf it. Further, Portland recently approved the CONSTRUCTION OF AN STORY OFkCE AND APARTMENT BUILDING WHICH MAY BECOME THE kRST wooden high-rise in the United States.

Low impact, high value %FkCIENT USE OF WOOD AS A GREEN BUILDING material promotes healthy forests that, in turn, clean the air of greenhouse gases and purify drinking water. Wood is not only a versatile structural material, its use for home construction also reduces the effects of climate change by storing carbon for as long as the home exists. Thus, the longer ITS SERVICE THE GREATER THE BENEkT Because wood is a biological material, it will decay. When not properly used, wood succumbs to the same biological process that decomposes dead trees in the forest. In other words, it is rotted by fungi or eaten by termites or both. In the forest, decomposition is a necessary and worthwhile process. But to a homeowner, it means costly repairs.

But when used properly, wood does not deteriorate. It can last for centuries. As a renewable material grown by the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power, wood offers a new way to think about our future. To do so means reinventing wood â&#x20AC;&#x201D; making it stronger, more durable and sourced from sustainably MANAGED FORESTS !DVANCES IN kREPROOkNG technology have made it an increasingly safe option.

Although more research on the subject is needed, it is said that wooden buildings make people feel better. They reduce stress, lower heart rates and calm children in classrooms. They also improve recovery in hospitals.

Healthy atmospherics can, of course, be engendered by all kinds of timber, old-fashioned or engineered, but the attraction of the latter is that it could achieve such qualities in LARGE AND EFkCIENT NEW STRUCTURES The only main obstacle in reintroducing engineered timber or the new era of wood to the building world is the lack of gEDUCATION u 4HERE ARE NOT ENOUGH RECEPtive people who understand it.

Those who do are too busy to explain it to others.

The writer is the current secretary general of the United Architects of the Philippines.

He is an environmental planner, property developer, and an Asean Architect with specialization on regenerative architecture. It is a paradigm beyond Green and Sustainable Design, it co-habits with other living organisms and replenish the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources.

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HE first two towers of The Sapphire Bloc in Ortigas Center, Quezon City have recently opened for occupancy.

it easy for residents to access commercial With the turnover of the North and establishments in the city â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Robinsons West Tower units, homeowners of the Galleria, the Podium, Ayala Malls the award-winning development of Robin30th, and SM sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residences can now take advantage Megamall. of the conRestaurant, venient, soretail and phisticated business cenand authenters nearby tic city lifealso include style.

MetrowThe Sapalk, Home phire Bloc is Depot and one of RobRockwell insons ResiBusiness dencesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prime Center. developments ercise routine in the Ortigas Q Residents can perform their regular ex T h i s Central Busi- at The Sapphire Blocâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fitness Center. four-tower ness District. landmark development in Under Robinsons Land, Robinsons Resithe middle of the Ortigas Center is promidences introduced exciting new concepts nent for its Art Deco architecture and vibrant in property development. lifestyle bloc. Homeowners can rest and play At the ground level, it has its own in one of the condominiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure and 8000-square meter lifestyle bloc that redesports amenities. There is a mini-theatre kNES METRO DINING FOR FOODIES WITH A WIDE with cushioned, leather seats; a game room array of artisanal restaurants serving deliwith billiards, poker and board games; a cious fusion cuisines and comfort food. fully-equipped fitness gym; gazebo and The Sapphire Blocâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location along swimming pool; function rooms for celSapphire, Onyx and Garnet Roads makes ebrations; playground; sauna and massage

room; and a high-ceilinged grand lobby with a mezzanine lounge. &OR ITS UNIT CONkGURATIONS THE ONE BEDroom, two-bedroom, executive two-bedROOM AND PENTHOUSE SUITE ARE EFkCIENTLY CRAFTED TO ALLOW lEXIBILITY IN DESIGN AND spacious living for residents. They also come with a bedroom closet and large windows for added comfort and style.

The Sapphire Bloc is one of the outstanding developments of Robinsons Residences recognized by various local and international award-giving bodies for its excellence in combining distinctive and sought-after lifestyle facets that demonstrate the developerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;City LivING $ONE 2IGHTu PROPOSITION It has been conferred â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best ResidenTIAL (IGH 2ISE $EVELOPMENTu BY THE PRESTIGIOUS !SIA 0ACIkC 0ROPERTY !WARDS g"EST 2ESIDENTIAL )NTERIOR $ESIGNu BY the PropertyGuru Philippines Award; g"EST -IDRANGE #ONDO $EVELOPMENTu AND g"EST #ONDO $EVELOPMENTu BY THE Philippine Property Awards.

While award-giving bodies have been impressed by the project, residents in turn can indulge in distinctive modern comfort and luxury at the heart of the city. The success of the first two towers paves the way for the launch of the most awaited third tower of the development very soon.

Event highlights â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;resilience of designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; THE Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), in partnership with Global-Link Exhibitions Specialist Inc. (GESI), recently held the 4th edition of Interior & Design Manila (IDMNL) at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex.

The event was held back-to-back with the Philippines International Furniture Show (PIFS), paving the way for a complete showcase for all design enthusiasts.

Focusing more on what the country needs, the organizers of IDMNL 2019 implemented a new theme for this year: Resilience of Design: Future Spaces. The Resilient Design )NSTITUTE SAID RESILIENT DESIGN IS DEkNED AS THE intentional design of buildings, landscapes, communities and regions to respond to natural and man-made disasters and disturbances as well as long-term changes resulting from climate change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each day is not just about the design we do for our clients, we also would like to make a difference in helping them live in A BEAUTIFULLY RESILIENT HOME u SAID INTERIOR designer Gino Lim, exhibit chairman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resil-

4Cs in P2.7-B Laguna project

Q For its 4th edition, the organizers of Interior & Design Manila decided to focus its theme to Resilience of Design: Future Spaces. The expo ran from March 7 to 9 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. ient design should be given more emphasis not only from us designers, but politicians, ENGINEERS AND CITY PLANNERS AS WELL u â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interior & Design Manila is the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SOLE EXHIBIT CURATED SPECIkCALLY TO HELP OUR LOcal interior designers be updated with the latest trends and updates in the industry including THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RESILIENT DESIGN u SAID 0ATRICK ,AWRENCE 4AN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFkCER OF Global-Link. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we are very fortunate

FOUR important qualities of affordable housing will be present in the P2.7 billion development project of PHirst Park Homes Inc. (PPHI) in Laguna.

PPHI recently said it was set to launch this month its 18.5-hectare development in the town of San Pablo, which will offer 1,640 residential units when completed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PPHI is proud to launch a PHirst Park Homes community in San Pablo, Laguna. True to our brand mission of delivering first homes that are beautiful, well-designed and of good quality at attainable prices, we continue to raise the bar in the affordable housing market,â&#x20AC;? said Loren Sales, PPHIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Customer Management Group vice president.

The project will bear the signature 4Cs of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand: â&#x20AC;&#x153;completeâ&#x20AC;? and well-provisioned homes with a perimeter fence and gate; â&#x20AC;&#x153;conceptiveâ&#x20AC;? amenities including an outdoor cinema; â&#x20AC;&#x153;connectedâ&#x20AC;? living through Wi-Fi zones and shuttle services; and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;convenientâ&#x20AC;? and simplified selling and buying experience.

PPHI said units start at 40 square meters, while a

to work with PIID in putting together such a meaningful event which is sure to open up countless doors of opportunities for the GROWTH OF OUR COUNTRY S DESIGN INDUSTRY u The exhibit showed off the latest trends from GRM Biowood Interiors Corp., Landlite Philippines Corp., La Casa Deco, Global Trend Building Materials Specialist, Big Pix Graphics Systems, FerCui Ventures Corp., Ashton Technologies Corp., CT-Eidiya Enterprise, Mobler Enterprises, Teresa Marble Corp., Woodcaretech Marketing Philippines, Yuyukorea.co.kr., CSI Philippines, LC5 and Mach Enterprises, Rich Graphix Brand, S2mit Corp., Timbermate-HMT Industries Corp., and more.

Selected members of the PIID also presented never-before-seen concepts for the modern home and to complete the industry experience, the organizers also brought in an international CPD convention and workshop with prominent design gurus lYING IN FROM AROUND THE GLOBE SO THAT delegates can elevate their professional portfolio and get CPD points.

combined unit is at 80 sqm. A single-detached unit is at 54 sqm. All units are expandable on the second floor. While PHirst Park Homes Lipa has activity nodes that feature traditional Filipino games, the company noted PHirst Park Homes San Pablo has health and wellness facilities.

The propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenity core offers monkey bars, cross trainers, domical bars, foot reflexology area and pull up bars, village clubhouse and basketball court.

Earlier, PPHI announced plans to roll out 15 residential projects in Calabarzon and Central Luzon offering 33,000 units in the next four to five years. Total investment for the 15 projects is expected to reach P28 billion while total sales value is expected to reach P57 billion. PHirst Park Homes Inc. is the joint-venture firm of listed real estate developer Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) and Mitsubishi Corp. Just recently, PPHIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-hectare housing community in Lipa, Batangas demonstrated strong sales.

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11 YEARS STRONG!

TUESDAY March 26, 2019

TEXT BY DINO RAY V. DIRECTO 3RD EDITOR, FAST TIMES

THE MOTORING SECTION OF

11th Anniversary

IN a book about Angels, the number 11 signifies the awakening and enlightenment of a person. It is a call from angels to connect with your light and power, so you can become an inspiration for others.

It has been 11 years since Fast Times was conceived by my friend and former Fast Times editor Brian Afuang, together with our President Dante â&#x20AC;&#x153;Klinkâ&#x20AC;?

Ang 2nd. The goal was to become the industry standard in terms of the total packaging of the motoring section. We have realized that, as Fast Times is now a Hall of Famer as the Best Motoring section. This year, during my watch, we have done it again, as we continue the tradition of excellence, prestige and

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TEXT AND PHOTOS BY MATTHEW EMMANUEL BUHION

RIVING in Manila really sucks the fun out of driving. Your eagerness to start driving at 17 or 18 will quickly BE REPLACED WITH AN EAGERNESS TO JUST GET OUT OF TRAFkC 3INCE STARTING MY CAREER AS AN AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALIST ) REDISCOVERED MY SENSE OF ADVENTURE AND LOVE FOR DRIVING 'OING DOWN THE BEATEN PATH JUST TO HAVE A PHOTO OF A VEHICLE WITH BEAUTIFUL SCENERY HAS BECOME A LIFESTYLE AND ) WANT TO SHARE THAT WITH OUR READERS &OR OUR YEARS TOGETHER ) D like to give you 11 destinations with 11 cars you surely would want to bring with you.

Mount Kiltepan, Sagada Ă Ford Everest Titanium 3.2L AWD

Weekend warriors, and nature lovers alike know Sagada in the Cordillera Region very well. Usually a side trip, paired with the ascent to Baguio, Sagada can be accessed by a jeepney from Baguio City. Aside from the lush greens of nature, Sagada can also boast of one of the most beautiful sunrises in the Philippines. Famed for being in a Philippine Romantic Comedy movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That Thing Called Tadhana,â&#x20AC;? where the main actress yells her heart out, you can also focus in on your latest emotional musings and enjoy the view. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a walk on the clouds, being at the edge of Mount. Kiltepan. You can watch the morning clouds as they engulf the tips of the surrounding mountains, and the beautiful deep orange of the sunrise just cracks through. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want a capable 4x4 to head up to Mount Kiltepan, even though most roads are already paved, there are sections, especially when raining, you will need the COMBINATION OF POWER AND CAPABILITY 4HE &ORD %VEREST , 4ITANIUM !7$ CAN GIVE YOU THE CONkDENCE TO TACKLE the twists, and turns of mountainside roads in any weather, along with a short off road section during the ascent. Its trick adaptive all-wheel drive (AWD) modes, and class leading comfort makes it perfect for the long drive from Manila to Mounr Kiltepan in Sagada. In addition TO THAT THE POWER AND EFkCIENCY of the 3.2-liter TDCi engine is more than powerful to do swift passing maneuvers, while still giving you great fuel economy.

Bitukang Manok, Pagbilao, Quezon Ă Mazda MX-5

Being more than just a street side snack, Bitukang Manok is one of the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most enjoyable ribbon of asphalt. Located in the Pagbilao municipality of Quezon province, Bitukang Manok is on the way to many nature and adventure experiences. For those who love to hike or mountain climb, Bitukang Manok is an experience you would have to add to your adrenaline seeking list. Though a beautifully technical section of public road, Bitukang Manok is also feared for catching even the most experienced off guard. Pair it with Mazdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MX-5, and you have a safe and thrilling experience at hand. First, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to be going through these turns in an agile vehicle such like the MX-5. The change in elevation, camber and direction will really show you why the MX-5 has been celebrated for 30 years. The simplicity of operating this vehicle, with its high performance, will give you every bit of satisfaction around every corner.

Calle Crisologo, Vigan, Illocos Sur Ă Honda CR-V

Known for more than its famed longganisa, Vigan is also home to the Calle Crisologo, a glimpse of what life would have been like during the Spanish era in the Philippines. Cobble stone roads,

costumes and architecture will blast you into the past, and have a great appreciation for our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage. Surrounded by hotels on the Calle or a quick walk away, Calle Crisologo is a great escape for the family. Leisure, and a quick education in history make it perfect for the curious minds of children.

Being seven hours away on a good day, Vigan, which is located in Illocos Sur, is north of Manila and requires a great distance to be covered. Hondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CR-V with its turbocharged i-DTEC diesel engine paired WITH A SPEED AUTOMATIC GEAR BOX WILL RETURN SOME OF THE BEST FUEL ECONOMY kGURES SEEN IN A SEATER Yes, seven seats for the CR-V, which means you can bring the whole family, including lolo and lola. CR6S HAVE BEEN A STAPLE OF (ONDA S MODEL RANGE SINCE AND THE NAMEPLATE HAS SOLIDIkED ITS HERITAGE with the brand.

San Juan, La Union Ă Toyota Hilux $RIVING THREE TO FOUR HOURS OUTSIDE OF -ANILA YOU CAN kND YOURSELF AT THIS BEAUTIFUL SURF TOWN 3AN Juan in La Union. Many have left their lives in Manilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rat race, and called this town a home. Many businesses are opening up celebrating natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products, and are mostly owned by young businessmen and women. San Juan has an atmosphere of peace, love and community, which is infectious and leaves YOU WANTING TO COME BACK FOR MORE THAN JUST SURkNG -UCH LIKE THE LAID BACK COOL LIFESTYLE OF 3AN *UAN

THE 4OYOTA (ILUX SPECIkCALLY THE #ONQUEST WOULD BE A GREAT PICK UP TRUCK TO BE IN !RMED WITH LOOKS appreciated by the sportier demographic, the Hilux Conquest will blend right in. Having a pick-up bed is more than perfect, for throwing your surfboard and wetsuit in the back, and using the 4x4 system to drive you on and off the beach.

Pawikan Conservation Center, Bataan Ă Isuzu mu-X

Many traditions, or rituals have been associated with luck, and have been around for generations. May it be wearing red during your birthday or not showering on Mondays or &RIDAYS MANY HAVE BEEN INlUENCED with these simple acts. Though there are many cynics, nothing hurts in taking the chance and perhaps results may come about. Much like releasing hatched turtles into the ocean. At the Pawikan Conservation Center in Bataan, you can do just that during the Pawikan festival. Times per year will vary, since nature doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run on a schedule, and turtles will hatch only when they are ready. It is believed the releasing of these hatchlings will have luck favor us.

If you want to keep prosperity going, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to make this trip with the Isuzu mu-X, equipped with the FAMOUSLY EFkCIENT 2: % ENGINE ! STRONG COMPETITOR IN THE MID SIZED SEAT DIESEL CATEGORY THE MU 8 INCREASES IN REkNEMENT COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE AS EACH REFRESH PASSES 4HOUGH KNOWN FOR ITS TRUCKING BACKGROUND

)SUZU REALLY GIVES YOU THE BEST WITH ITS MU 8 ,UX A PERFECT BLEND OF DURABILITY EFkCIENCY AND LUXURY &AMILIES love this vehicle, with the standard equipment matched with affordable pricing.

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Cars to drive Patapat Bridge, Pagudpud, Illocos Norte Ă Mini Cooper Countryman D

Truly a sight for sore eyes, the Patapat Bridge in Pagudpud, Illocos Norte, will be an unforgettable coastline drive. Spanning 1.3 kilometers, it connects the Maharlika Highway to Cagayan Valley. Opened in 1986, the 0ATAPAT "RIDGE IS ONE OF THE LONGEST BRIDGES YOU CAN kND THE IN THE 0HILIPPINES 9OU CAN JUST IMAGINE YOURSELF in a European postcard, driving through the sweeping costal corners like in Monaco. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to enjoy this with you friends in no less than a Mini Cooper Countryman D. Miniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Countryman swallows your cargo, AND kTS FOUR OF YOUR FRIENDS COMFORTABLY 4HAT $ AT THE END ISN T A TYPO )T STANDS FOR $IESEL AND NOT JUST ANY old diesel, but a Department of Energy EcoRun winning diesel engine. Have fun and save on the fuel costs going through the Patapat Bridge!

Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake, Capaz, Tarlac Ă Ford Ranger Raptor

How many people can say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to an active volcano? You can add yourself to the list by going to Mount Pinatuboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crater Lake in Capaz, Tarlac. Since its eruption in 1991, Mount Pinatubo has peppered the surrounding areas with volcanic ash, or also known as lahar, making for a challenging driving surface for 4x4 enthusiasts and ATVs. Aside from the playground like driving conditions, Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake HAS QUITE A BREATHTAKING VIEW WITH STILL WATER RElECTING WHAT S RIGHT ABOVE IT 'ET TO THIS AREA IN NOTHING ELSE but Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ranger Raptor. A proven out of the box Baja runner, the Ranger Raptor can conquer terrain like this without breaking a sweat. All done in comfort by the standard-equipped Fox Shocks. Use the pick-up truck bed to also bring donations and supplies to the nearby indigenous Aetas.

Nasugbu, Batangas Ă Ford Mustang GT 3OMETIMES WE WANT TO ESCAPE MORE THAN JUST -ANILA AND BE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY 'OING TO .ASUGBU IN Batangas via the Nasugbu-Ternate Highway in Maragodon Cavite, and through the Kaybiang Tunnel will feel like a portal to another land. With access to the closest beaches to Manila and beautiful overlooking views, .ASUGBU GIVES YOU A #ALIFORNIA LIKE FEELING $O IT IN A &ORD -USTANG '4 CONVERTIBLE FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE Set the exhaust note to Sport and blast the 5.0-liter engine symphony in the Kaybiang Tunnel to your sunset drive along Nasugbuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast. Feel the wind in your hair and for a second, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll believe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re far beyond Asia.

Urban Lights, LACMA, Los Angeles, California, USA Ă Nissan Leaf

Tagaytay, Cavite Ă BMW X3

A favorite among golfers, breakfast enthusiasts and college students who want to cut class, Tagaytay is an institution in everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road trip journal. Close enough to Manila, to not be considered a burden and high enough in elevation to have a cooler climate, it is no wonder why every weekend Tagaytayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads are densely populated. The upper echelons of society have also called Tagaytay home, with many being members of exclusive country clubs and building mansions overlooking the Taal Volcano. Find yourself going to these country clubs in no less than a BMW X3. Classy enough to know you mean business, yet sporty enough to show youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not boring. The 550-liter LUGGAGE CAPACITY IS AMPLE ENOUGH FOR THREE GOLF BAGS IN ADDITION TO THE SEATING SPACE COMFORTABLE FOR kVE ADULTS

Neptuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Net Ă Nissan GTR

A sculpture by Chris Burden, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Urban Lightsâ&#x20AC;? outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this 10-year old art installation has drawn many admirers from all walks of life. Seen from Wilshire Boulevard, a street that spans east to west of Los Angeles, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but stop and be curious about these 1920s and 1930s street lamps. Perfect for the vehicle, which can get you across Wilshire just on electric power, Nissanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crown jewel in electric vehicles, the Leaf. All new for 2019 and now in its second generation, it is much like the Urban Lights. The Leaf on the outside looks like a regular car and functions like one, but may curious minds want to know more about the vehicle. Electric vehicles or EVs have dedicated slots in most Los Angeles public parking lots, with dedicated EV chargers. In some cases, parking is validated just for being an EV. Perfect for the museum hopper, because you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about gas, nor the ridiculous parking fees you may rack up.

For those petrol heads, who also loves movies, Neptuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Net is the restaurant that Paul Walker and Vin Diesel go to after beating a guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ferrari in the original cult classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fast and the Furiousâ&#x20AC;? movie. Since then, Neptuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Net has become somewhat of an institution for tuned vehicles, supercars, and super bikes. Conveniently placed near the Mulholland Highway, a famous canyon ROAD FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SEE WHAT THEIR CAR CAN DO AND THE 0ACIkC #OAST Highway, the views of the coast and the cars will really take you back. To get THE FULL EXPERIENCE YOU D WANT TO BRING A &AST AND &URIOUS .ISSAN '42 #ARVE through the canyons, seeing the skyline of Downtown LA, and ahead, the coast along Malibu. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to watch for the police, because it is a known fact people try to bend the law along these canyon roads. Impressive engineering of THE '42 GIVES WHAT SEEMS LIKE ENDLESS AMOUNTS OF GRIP AND A FEAR FOR YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU RE TRYING TO kND THE LIMIT !S AN ODE TO 0AUL 7ALKER IT IS ONLY RIGHT to come to Neptuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Net with the Nissan Skylineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bigger brother.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come together and bring the joy back into driving! Do yourself a favor and plan a trip to discover new places with your car. You will learn a lot about yourself during these trips, and if you decide to do it with friends, this will be a life long memory. The best memories of my friends and fellow journalists have been during drives. The malls will always be there and those weekends SPENT ON THE SOFA WATCHING .ETlIX CAN ALWAYS BE DONE BUT SEEING THE BEAUTY OF CULTURE AND NATURE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN T kND IN A RETAIL STORE

11 Must-haves when hitting the road

TUESDAY March 26, 2019

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(//3).' the right vehicle is rarely an IMPULSIVE DECISION Anyone who is on THE MARKET FOR A potential new ride will likely go through a substantial period OF STUDY REVIEWING ALMOST EVERY FACTOR Â&#x2021; FROM THE EXTERIOR STYLING THE ENGINE SIZE THE MATERIALS USED IN THE INTERIOR THE SPECIAL FEATURES AND EVEN HOW lEXIBLE THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY BE (OWEVER

while specs and style ARE PRIMARY ELEMENTS

the little things play a big role in the overall satisfaction that an owner would have in a car.

Keeping your mobile device at an ample charge is a must, whether driving or commuting. Modern vehicles have started to do away with the traditional car lighter power source and instead, have built-in USB ports that are discretely tucked away, but easily accessible for motorists to keep their smartphones powered up throughout the entire journey.

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Here are 11 builtin features and aftermarket accessories that are now considered small necessities (or dealbreakers) in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicles.

For vehicles that still have the old-school car lighter, a fastcharging car charger is a must â&#x20AC;&#x201D; preferably one that has two or more charging ports.

This way, the driver can keep his device plugged in while offering the same convenience to passengers. This kind of accessory has become a plus for TNVS drivers that extend the added service.

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All-around Proximity Sensors/Parking Guide Safety will always be key and these basic features for that make all the difference in the decision-making for a car purchase. Proximity sensors not only alert the driver of possible obstacles around his perimeter, but it also helps him to keep a safe distance from other motorists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially smaller hazards like bicycles and motorcycles, which are more difficult to see from SUVs. An additional plus is if the sensors double as parking guides when backing up or pulling into a parallel park zone.

Dashcam With the rising number of road accidents and, God forbid, modus operandis, it is only practical to arm yourself with the right tools to protect your own interests.

Having a high-definition dashcam properly installed allows you to tell your side of the story, in full video, in the event of an unfortunately accident.

Bluetooth-ready Infotainment System Connectivity is everything nowadays. One of the advantages of having a Bluetooth-ready infotainment system is that it affords the driver to go hands-free. Even better when the system is equipped with an updated Android Auto or Apple CarPlay software.

This would allow the driver to access practically every important application from the steering wheel control or with a quick reach of the hand, as opposed to glancing down at the mobile device.

Car Mount The implementation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) finally made motorists more aware of the detriments in taking your eyes off the road. However, since it is also necessary to use traffic apps and virtual road maps as guides, the next best thing is to install a car mount that would hold your device within the right eye view, but would not require taking your hands off the wheel or glancing in another direction for a long time.

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Depending on your vehicle of choice, when it was purchased and how dark your tint preference is, you are likely to experience hampered visibility every now and then. Upgrading your headlights and maybe even adding auxiliary lights will help to keep visibility bright and in check. This is particularly important when traveling on roads with dim street lights or dark highways.

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11 Must-haves Cup Holders Who knew? When positioned in the right, easy-access areas in both the front center console and in the second row, cup holders make for convenient storage, not just for tumblers or cups, but also to keep small items like coins and keys in check.

Toolkit Similar to how you will not likely travel without a pouch of basic emergency medication and a first-aid kit, an emergency toolkit tucked in the trunk of your car is a must, whether or not you will ever use it. This should include basic tools like screwdrivers, pliers, an adjustable wrench, tire pressure gauge, flashlight, extra batteries, a car fire extinguisher, flat tire inflator, a multipurpose tool, and the like.

Jumpstart Cables Because you will never know.

Enough said.

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11 YEARS newsworthiness of Fast Times.

As a journalist who have covered the police, shipping, airlines and special features, and now deeply rooted as one of the old guards of the motoring industry, I feel that I have come full circle in my career. I started out as a cub reporter and now burn the midnight oil as an editor for one of the country’s respected, prestigious and oldest newspaper in the land. I am ecstatic to share space with the country’s hard-hitting pen pushers and am proud of where I am now.

This Anniversary issue is also special to me because this formally signifies my appointment as the Editor of Fast Times. I take a knee to my boss Klink, our Chief Operating Officer Blanca CalilungMercado, and to our Chairman Emeritus Dr. Dante Ang, for entrusting me with this responsibility.

As we celebrate our 11th Anniversary, we continue to become an inspiration to others. With God’s divine light and the power of our combined editorial experience and expertise, Fast Times will remain as a vanguard of automotive journalism.

Cheers!

Spare Tires And while we’re at it, tires that are in good working condition and still have ample traction ridges that keep your vehicle solidly on the ground. While tires are one of the most basic parts of a car, it is also one of the most neglected; only given attention once it wears down or gets a puncture from a road hazard. Since your tires are the carriers of your entire vehicle, making sure that it’s in near-perfect condition before hitting the road is a habit that should be taken to heart.

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Q Mercedes Benz patented the first electronic stability control in its CL Class in 1994, undergoing tests on ice.

Automotive inventions that changed the world Q The Benz-Patent Motorwagen, the first car to be powered by an internal combustion engine.

1. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 4HE VERY REASON WHY AUTOMOBILES EXIST up to this day is because of the invention of the internal combustion engine that MADE CARS MORE RELIABLE 4HE kRST COMBUSTION ENGINES EXISTED DURING S

BUT A "ELGIAN BY THE NAME OF *EAN *OSEPH %TIENNE ,ENOIR TWEAKED AND REkNED IT TO be reliable enough to last.

"UT IT WAS NOT UNTIL WHEN .IKOLAUS /TTO 'OTTLIEB $AIMLER AND 7ILHELM -AYBACH PATENTED A SERIES OF ENGINES

starting from the four-cycle engine to the two-stroke engine that would soon make ITS WAY INTO THE kRST EVER AUTOMOBILE THE "ENZ 0ATENT -OTORWAGEN POWERED BY AN internal combustion engine. The success of the internal combustion engine has rendered steam-powered carriages obsolete, and would lay the foundation for other future powertrains to come.

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BY ALAIN GERONIMO automobile with each passing year. From safety gizmos to innovative tech conveniences, the introduction of such inventions that were considered ahead of their time since their debut has made their way as standard offerings in the present day. While there are a lot to list, Fast 4IMES HAND PICKED OF THESE INVENTIONS READ ON TO kND OUT MORE automobiles in the 1970s.

The primitive versions of anti-lock brakes were hydraulic and mechanical, AND WERE kRST kTTED ON VARIOUS AIRCRAFT during the 1950s. Testing the feasibility of the early anti-lock braking system for land transportation was made on a 1958 2OYAL %NkELD 3UPER -ETEOR MOTORCYCLE

USING A $UNLOP -AXARET ANTI SKID SYSTEM kRST DEVELOPED FOR AIRCRAFT 2ESULTS SHOWED that the system greatly reduced stopping distances and skids, the latter attributed to various motorcycle accidents. Although THE EXPERIMENT WAS A SUCCESS IT NEVER made it to production.

The Jensen FF, Ford Zodiac and the Ferguson P99 were the first cars to be EQUIPPED WITH THE $UNLOP -AXARET !"3 system, with the Jensen going as far as to be called â&#x20AC;&#x153;the safest car you can buyâ&#x20AC;? at THE TIME BY -OTOR 3PORT -AGAZINE 4HE kRST ELECTRONIC !"3 WAS kRST DEVELOPED

by Chrysler for the 1971 Imperial and WAS PROVED TO BE RELIABLE -OST CARS ON the market right now are equipped with ELECTRONIC !"3

3. SEATBELTS Q Modern brakes are now equipped with ABS, using sensors to help with stable braking at high speed.

2. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES !NTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS !"3 OPerate by preventing the front wheels to lock up under hard braking, allowing the wheels to slow down to a full stop, allowing for a more stable and safer braking.

Once a feature found in aircraft, it has paved its way to motorcycles and then

This is one of the most important inventions for the automobile, and has saved billions of lives since it was introduced.

4HE kRST PATENTED TWO POINT LAP BELT was introduced in 1885 by Edward Claghorn, an American, to keep passengers IN TAXIS SAFE IN .EW 9ORK #ITY 4HIS URGED other car manufacturers to add seatbelts in their cars.

A big breakthrough happened in 1958 WHEN 6OLVO S .ILS "OHLIN INVENTED THE three-point seatbelt, with a familiar design and layout that made its way to other

SYSTEM ALONGSIDE "OSCH USING !"3 AND a variety of sensors to measure yaw rate, steering angle and turning force. A special algorithm would determine if the vehicle turns the way it should. If it detects a slide, it will either activate the brakes or the throttle slightly to keep the car stable, and also reduce the risk of a rollover.

3OME COUNTRIES HAVE MANDATED THE USE OF %3# IN ALL PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD starting in 2011, such as Australia and the whole of the European Union.

Q Bohlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first three-point seatbelt debuted in the Volvo Amazon 122 in 1962. manufacturers and future cars up to the present and beyond. This seatbelt design was simplistic, and it proved to be very effective in protecting the upper and lower parts of the body. Volvo claimed that the three-point seatbelt helped saved a million LIVES IN AFTER "OHLIN S DEATH The usefulness of the seatbelt prompted most countries to implement a seatbelt law, the Philippines included. And Republic Act 8750 was approved in 1999, mandating that all drivers and passengers must use seatbelts at all times while inside their vehicles.

4. STABILITY CONTROL -ODERN CARS NOWADAYS COME EQUIPPED with stability control as standard, and are trademarked under various names. )N THE S "-7 MADE A PRECURSOR to the electronic stability control as a part of its traction control system, which used an engine control system that reduces torque in â&#x20AC;&#x153;stability criticalâ&#x20AC;? situations, AND WAS kTTED TO ALL OF ITS MODELS IN -ERCEDES "ENZ WOULD DEVELOP AN ALL NEW

Q Airbags help protect the driver and passenger from impacts during collision.

5. AIRBAGS

As with stability control, airbags come as standard on most vehicles on the market right now.

7HILE THE kRST AIRBAGS USE COMPRESSED air to be released manually or through even the slightest of bumper contact, AlLEN "REED PATENTED A CRASH SENSOR IN that allowed the airbag to be deployed in an event of a collision - a precursor of the electromechanical automotive airbag SYSTEM THAT WE KNOW TODAY )T WAS kRST kTted in the 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado as an option, and later in 1990, Ford would kT ALL OF ITS MODELS IN THE LINE UP WITH AN AIRBAG AS STANDARD )N 6OLVO kTTED

AN EXTERNAL AIR CUSHION UNDER THE AN EXTERNAL AIR CUSHION UNDER THE HOOD OF the V40 in 2011 to reduce impact impac during a pedestrian collision.

Developed countries such as the th United 3TATES MANDATED THAT ALL CARS SHOULD HAVE 3TATES MANDATED THAT ALL CARS SHO TWO FRONT AIRBAGS EQUIPPED 7H TWO FRONT AIRBAGS EQUIPPED 7HILE SOME car makers still produce cars without airbags, it is ill-advised to buy a car without one, especially for the local setting.

6. TURN SIGNALS "EFORE BLINKING TURN SIGNALS WERE A thing, drivers of earlier cars resort to handsignals to know which direction a vehicle would go. And it was a complete hassle driving at nighttime.

Q A Volkswagen Beetle fitted with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;trafficatorâ&#x20AC;? that would become the precursor to modern blinking light signals. !MERICAN %DGAR 7ALZ PATENTED AN ELECtric turn signal in 1925 to sell to major automotive manufacturers, but they were NOT INTERESTED IN SUCH 4HE PATENT EXPIRED 14 years later. In Europe, however, drivers use semaphore indicators called â&#x20AC;&#x153;trafkCATORS u WHICH USED MECHANICAL ARMS that swung upwards to know where and when the vehicle would be turning. The arms folded back to the door pillars when they were off.

"UICK INSTALLED THE WORLD kRST FACTORY installed turn signals in its cars in 1939 CALLED THE g&LASH 7AY $IRECTIONAL 3)GNAL u )T WAS ADVERTISED AS A SAFETY FEATURE 7HILE THE kRST TURN SIGNALS WERE kRST INSTALLED AT the rear of the car, the blinking lights and ticking noises when activated form the basis for the modern turn signals installed on all cars today.

7. COLLISION-AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS

Car manufacturers such as Audi, Volvo AND -ERCEDES "ENZ HAVE BEEN kTTING RAdar collision avoiding systems in almost

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HETHER itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the TV, computer or mobile device, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been EASIER TO WATCH GREAT kLMS !ND IF you are anything like me, that means watching videos about cars and racing. Movies like the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fast and Furiousâ&#x20AC;? are always fun, and shows like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Grand Tourâ&#x20AC;? are entertaining, but nothing captures my attention like a well-made documentary. They are captivating in a way that cannot be matched by scripted productions.

Here are 11 documentaries you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss: RACING WITH LEGENDS (2012) Directed by Steven Flor Notable appearances: Dante Silverio, Louie Camus, Mandy Eduque, et al Over the past three years, Philippine MOTOR SPORTS HAS EXPERIENCED AN AMAZing period of growth, but none of this is possible without the efforts of names like $ODJIE ,AUREL 0OCHOLO 2AMIREZ $ANTE 3ILVERIO AND SO MANY MORE &ROM THE kRST RACES IN THE 3TA !NA (IPPODROME TO THE 'REENHILLS 'RAND 0RIX TO THE 3AMPAGUITA Rally, the Philippines has a rich racing HISTORY g2ACING 7ITH ,EGENDSu BRINGS TO the forefront the pioneers of the sport, celEBRATING THEIR EXPLOITS AND ACHIEVEMENTS SENNA (2010) Directed by Asif Kapadia Notable appearances: Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Ron Dennis, et al !YTON 3ENNA WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST racing drivers to ever live, but his legacy is one that transcends the realm of sports.

(E WAS AN ENGIMATIC CHARACTER A RUTHLESS

competitor but a generous soul. A driver that was willing to endanger his life and that of his rivals, but a champion for the IMPROVEMENT OF DRIVER SAFETY 4HIS kLM

Must-see documentaries for car guys follows his life, from his days in karting and junior formula, to his meteoric rise as a three-time Formula One champion, to his tragic death in Imola, as well as his rise as a cultural icon.

LIFE ON THE LIMIT (2013) Directed by Paul Crowder Notable appearances: Jackie Stewart, Bernie Ecclestone, Mario Andretti, et al The glamour that surrounded F1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golden age hid a grim reality - you were more likely to be killed than be crowned CHAMPION "UT THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF many people in the sport, it has evolved such that death or even severe injury are rare, but the speeds at which they drive are EVER GREATER -ICHAEL &ASSBENDER NARRATES the tale of F1 from its early years to the MODERN ERA WITH AMAZING FOOTAGE OF THE life and times during the golden age of the sport as the backdrop.

WINNING: THE RACING LIFE OF PAUL NEWMAN (2015) Directed by Adam Carolla and Nate Adams Notable appearances: Mario Andretti, Robert Redford, Jay Leno et al #LASS CHAMPION IN ,E -ANS &OUR TIME 3##! CHAMPION #LASS CHAMPION AT Daytona. Those are some of the highLIGHTS IN THE AMAZING RACING CAREER OF 0AUL

.EWMAN 7HILE HE IS BEST KNOWN AS AN actor, and then as the face behind one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic watches, his true PASSION WAS RACING .EWMAN S ACHIEVEments and contributions to motor sports are overshadowed by the enormity of his celebrity, but at his core he was a racer kRST AND ACTOR SECOND (IS PASSION FOR cars is something that all petrolheads can appreciate and connect with.

ADRENALIN: THE BMW TOURING Car Story (2014) Directed by Tim Hahne Notable appearances: Hans Stuck, Alex Zanardi, Andy Priaulx et al !S TOURING CAR GREAT 3TEVE 3OPER PUTS IT â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Formula 1 driver, you want to drive for Ferrari. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a touring car DRIVER YOU WANT TO DRIVE FOR "-7 u 4HE $.! OF "-7 IS ROOTED IN ITS TOURING CAR success, but there is a very human side to this success. The colorful characters of this STORY ARE NOT LIMITED TO PEOPLE LIKE 3TUCKY AND 3MOKING *OE BUT ICONIC CARS LIKE gTHE "ATMOBILEu AND gTHE &LYING "RICK u %VEN IF YOU AREN T A "-7 FAN THE RACING FOOTage alone is worth the price of admission.

THE 24 HOUR WAR (2016) Directed by Adam Carolla and Nate Adams

Notable appearances: Edsel Ford 2nd, Piero Ferrari, Mario Andretti et al Ferrari was a dominant race team but a lOUNDERING CORPORATION &ORD WAS AN INDUSTRY GIANT LOOKING TO EXPAND ITS EMPIRE "UT WHEN %NZO &ERRARI REFUSED TO SELL HIS COMPANY TO (ENRY &ORD ND AT THE LAST MINUTE THE !MERICAN TYCOON DECLARED WAR ON -ARANELLO 4HE BATTLEGROUND THE (OURS OF ,E -ANS 4HIS rivalry involved legendary names like John 3URTEES #AROLL 3HELBY AND "RUCE -C,AREN AND through it were the creation of the iconic Ford GT40 and the stunning Ferrari P3.

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Automotive inventions that changed the world Q Subaruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eyesight system utilizes front mounted cameras to aid in driver and pedestrian safety, along with other safety features.

everything in their line-up, but Cadillac develOPED ITS kRST RADAR COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM in the late 1950s with the Cadillac Cyclone CONCEPT UTILIZING THE gNOSE CONESu AT THE FRONT of the car. Although it was a breakthrough in the late 1950s, it was deemed too costly to manufacture.

In 1995, a team composed of scientists and ENGINEERS AT (UGHES 2ESEARCH ,ABORATORIES DEMONSTRATED ITS kRST FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM UTILIZING RADARS DEVELOPED IN HOUSE

and a small antenna. A further improvement to the system came in the form of adaptive cruise CONTROL THAT WAS kRST FEATURED IN THE 4OYOTA #ELSIOR UTILIZING LASER DETECTION SYSTEM A SYSTEM that was considered ahead of its time. Collision avoidance systems then evolved slowly - from parking assists to automatic emergency braking and pedestrian sensors, and mounted cameras in front of the car - and could be worth investing for a safer drive.

8. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE 4HE kRST CARS TO UTILIZE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT CAME FROM !UDI BUT FROM A SMALL "RITISH sports car company called Jensen.

Q Jensen Interceptor FF, the first four-wheel drive car. *ENSEN WOULD DEVELOP THE && THE WORLD S kRST four-wheel drive car, in cooperation with Ferguson Research. Its four-wheel drive system would allow 37 percent of the torque to the front and PERCENT TO THE REAR MAKING IT STABLE ON WET OR SNOWY ROADS "UT THE POTENTIAL OF FOUR WHEEL drive would later prove its worth off-road, when Audi took its Quattro to win rallying championSHIPS BEATING ITS REAR WHEEL DRIVE RIVALS 3INCE then, buying a four-wheel drive car would seem TO BE A MORE VIABLE CHOICE IF ONE WANTS TO EXplore on rough terrain or traversing on the most dangerous of road conditions, providing gobs of traction on any surface.

Q Modern automobile air-conditioning systems can be adjusted on how hot or cold, and how strong you want to blast air into a carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin.

DEBUTED IN THE kRST CAR TO COME WITH air-conditioning as standard equipment.

There was a downside to these systems, as the refrigeration unit occupied the whole trunk SPACE AND HAD ONLY TWO SETTINGS ON OR OFF An improved system with both heating and COOLING CAPABILITIES WAS kRST MADE AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION ON THE .ASH !MBASSADOR IN

with a front mounted system that can adjust the desired air conditioning temperature, CO DEVELOPED BY +ELVINATOR )T WOULD FORM the basis for all air-conditioning systems and climate control today.

10. IN-CAR NAVIGATION AND GPS

The origins of the automobile tracking system date as far as 1931 with the Iter Avto, BUT ONLY UTILIZED A SMALL PAPER MAP ON THE dashboard, without any voice prompt nor navigation. A wireless tracking system was is IN THE WORKS IN BUT WAS kRST USED BY THE Japanese military, using a wireless navigation SYSTEM DEVELOPED BY (IDETSUGU 9AGI KNOWN for his research on wireless communication.

In 1981, Japanese companies developed their early versions of the navigation systems, with 4OYOTA kTTING AN ELECTRONIC AUTO COMPASS IN THE #ROWN AND (ONDA kTTING AN ON SCREEN UNIT CALLED THE %LECTRO 'YRO CATOR CO DEVELOPED BY 3TANLEY AND

9. AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

The earliest cars would have the drivers bathing under the sunlight and feel the wind on their faces. In the 1930s, a small unknown company PROVIDED LUXURY CAR OWNERS AN OPTION TO INSTALL air-conditioning in their cars, And the Packard

Q Honda introduced the first commercially available in-car navigation system with the Gyrocator, featuring a screen and a paper map.

Alpine. Its system is similar to the dead reckoning systems used in aircraft at that time, and would require the driver to know where he currently is.

Improvements to the navigation system were done in the late 1980s and in 1991, -AZDA kTTED ITS '4 lAGSHIP THE ROTARY POWered Eunos Cosmo, with a fully-functional '03 NAVIGATION SYSTEM THAT SERVED AS A BASIS for the rest of the navigation systems up to this day.

11. FOUR-WHEEL STEERING 7HILE FOUR WHEEL STEERING 73 IS FEATURED in a number of new cars on sale today, it was considered witchcraft back in the late 1980s.

4HE SECOND GENERATION (ONDA 0RELUDE WAS THE kRST PRODUCTION CAR TO BE FEATURED WITH SUCH technology.

Q The second generation Honda Prelude with four-wheel steering. Note the rear wheels are turned slightly opposite to the front.

(ONDA S 73 SYSTEM IN THE 0RELUDE WORKS by having the rear wheels move counter to the front wheels, aiding in low speed situations such as parking.

On high speeds however, the rear wheels would move in the same direction as the front wheels, aiding in cornering performance, giving the car sports car-like agility, even for a front-wheel drive car. Other Japanese manufacturers followed suit in the 1990s, such AS .ISSAN -ITSUBISHI 4OYOTA AND -AZDA 3INCE THE PAST DECADES MANUFACTURERS SUCH AS 0ORSCHE "-7 2ENAULT AND RECENTLY &ERRARI HAVE UTILIZED THE SYSTEM IN SOME CARS IN their line-up.

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Must see APEX: THE STORY OF THE HYPERCAR (2016) Directed by JF Musial and Josh Vietze Notable appearances: Horatio Pagani, Christian von Koenigsegg, Chris Harris, et al In the beginning, we had the sports car.

These were fast, nimble and desirable. Then came the supercar, a more flamboyant, MORE EXOTIC AND YES MORE POWERFUL BREED .OW COMES THE HYPERCAR WHICH TAKES THE SUPERCAR TO ITS MOST EXTREME FORM PUSHING the boundaries of what is technically possible. Just as life has evolved, so too has the car, from a simple mode of transport to an OBJECT OF EXTREME PERFORMANCE AND EXTREME DESIRE "EHIND THE TECHNICAL INNOVATION

however, are very human stories of creativity, emotion and passion.

WILLIAMS (2017) Directed by Morgan Matthews Notable appearances: Frank Williams, Claire Williams, Nigel Mansell, et al -ORE THAN THE & TITLES MORE THAN THE legendary drivers, and more than even &RANK 7ILLIAMS HIMSELF THE STORY OF THE 7ILLIAMS &ORMULA TEAM IS THAT OF FAMILY Frank, the founder, was the visionary blue

COLLAR WORKER &INDING WAYS TO kNANCE HIS dream was his wife Ginny. And now, their daughter Claire has taken over the team AS THE HIGHEST RANKED FEMALE IN & "UT before all the success and glamor is an old-fashioned story of grit and determination to overcome immense odds.

TOO FAST TO RACE (1997) Directed by Bruce Cox Notable appearances (all archive footage): Walter Rorhl, Jim Randle, Gian Beppe Pannico, et al

4HE +ILLER "S 4HE NAME ALONE COMMANDS AWE FROM RALLY FANS "ETWEEN AND MONSTERS LIKE THE &ORD %SCORT 23 ,ANCIA AND THE ORIGINAL !UDI Quattro stormed through dirt, snow, gravel and tarmac, and thrilled crowds worldwide.

"UT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS AS WELL AS COST ISSUES 'ROUP " WAS SHUT DOWN 4HIS kLM was produced over 20 years ago and the production value shows it. It might be only for the most die hard of rally fans, and it lacks the polish of the modern documentaries.

"UT THE ARCHIVE FOOTAGE OF RALLIES AROUND THE world are priceless.

FERRARI: RACE TO IMMORTALITY (2017) Directed by Daryl Goodrich Notable appearances: Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks, Innes Ireland, et al Ferrari. The mystique of the prancing horse was built upon the command of ITS FOUNDER %NZO &ERRARI AND EXPLOITS OF PIONEERING RACING DRIVERS SUCH AS -IKE (AWTHORNE AND 0ETER #OLLINS )N THE 1950s, when racing was perhaps at its deadliest, Ferrari actively sought out drivers who were not just willing, but eager to put their lives at risk for the chance to WIN !ND IN (AWTHORNE AND #OLLINS HE had them. As Il Commandatore said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;win or die, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be immortal.â&#x20AC;?

OUTSIDERS (2011) Directed by Al Clark Notable appearances: Phil Morrison, James Robinson, Mitto Steele, et al As drifting spreads across the globe, a group OF ENTHUSIASTS FROM THE 5+ TAKES A TRIP TO Japan to learn more about the origins of this very unique racing discipline. From the moMENT THEY SET FOOT IN THE .ARITA AIRPORT THEY REALIZE JUST HOW ALIEN *APAN IS 4HEY EXPERIENCE the culture, both in general - such as vending machines and karaoke - and car culture LIKE BOSOZOKU AND HOW TUNERS CHOOSE THEIR NAMES )T S A RELATIVELY LOW BUDGET kLM BUT IF YOU ARE A *$- FAN THIS IS A VERY COOL LOOK INTO the grassroots of drifting.

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VER the past decade, there has been a rapid increase in the number of motorcycles in the country. One of the many reasons for such is that motorbikes are the better alternative going in and out of congested key cities in the Philippines.

"UT ASIDE FROM THE PRACTICALITY OF TWO wheels as daily commutes, more Filipino riders are starting to get into motorcycling as a lifestyle. From serving as daily commutes to being weekend companions, more riders are now going around and outside the metro to escape the busyness OF THE CITY RIDING THEIR BIKES 7ITH THESE

here are 11 destinations that riders will surely enjoy visiting.

KAYBIANG TUNNEL LOOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ,OCATED IN THE .ASUGBU 4ERNATE (IGHWAY

this loop can be done clockwise from Tagaytay City or vise-versa, starting at 0UERTO !ZUL "EACH IN 4ERNATE #AVITE This scenic route offers twisties as well as uphills and downhills. Two of the mostVISITED STOPOVERS ARE ,OLO #LARO S IN -ARAGONDON TOWN OR +AINAN SA $ALAMPASIGAN LOCATED IN .ASUGBU "ATANGAS

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Travel LAGUNA LOOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A popular route for motorcycle ridERS THE ,AGUNA LOOP THAT PASSES BY THE -ARILAQUE (IGHWAY OFFERS SCENIC VIEWS AND WINDING ROADS THAT kRST TIMERS COULD enjoy with utmost care. Popular stops include Jariels Peak, -ANG 6IC S "ULALO AND -ARTESSEM ! SPEED LIMIT OF KPH WAS RECENTLY ENFORCED ON THE -ARILAQUE (IGHWAY BESSANG PASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LOCATED IN #ERVANTES )LOCOS 3UR

AND ACCESSIBLE VIA THE KILOMETER 4AGUDINm#ERVANTESm3ABANGAN 2OAD THAT CONNECTS )LOCOS 3UR TO -OUNTAIN 0ROVINCE "REATHTAKINGÃ&#x153; 4RY THEIR LOCAL +AD !N 4OM RESTAURANT IN "UGUIAS "ENGUET )T IS KNOWN FOR THEIR BEEF DISHES CHINATOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The only destination ON OUR LIST THAT IS WITHIN -ETRO -ANILA

#HINATOWN IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF "INONDO IN THE CITY OF -ANILA +NOWN TO BE A business hub small and medium entrepreneur, Chinatown is also famous for restauRANTS AND PLACES THAT SERVE GOOD FOOD "EST for a quick food trip, you may want to visit THE 9ING 9ING 4EA (OUSE 7AI 9ING &AST &OOD .EW 0O (ENG ,UMIA (OUSE %NG "EE Tin and many more.

TATLONG KRUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ,OCATED IN "ARANGAY )LAYA .ORTE IN THE WOOD CARVING CAPITAL OF the Philippines that is Paete in the province of Laguna, is a favorite destination during (OLY 7EEK 0EOPLE CAN GO UP ON FOOT THAT has a total of almost 1,000 steps. A picnic area can be found halfway through the trek.

"ICYCLES AND SMALL DISPLACEMENT MOTORCYCLES are also allowed on top.

VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A favorite destination of both small and big displacement bikes, Vigan has captured the hearts of people from all walks of life for its rich HERITAGE (EAD DOWN TO #ALLE #RISOLOG OR 0LAZA "URGOS FOR A NICE POSE WITH YOUR BIKE 9OU ALSO GET TO CHOOSE WHERE TO STAY

from old houses to modern inns and hotels within the city.

PAGUDPUD, ILOCOS NORTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

For road trippers and beach freaks. If you are on a sub-400 cc bike, you might want TO SPEND ONE NIGHT IN 3AN *UAN ,A 5NION

OR "AGUIO #ITY IF YOU OPT FOR A RELAXING ride. Pagudpud is more than 400 kilomeTERS FROM -ANILA 0OPULAR RESORTS ARE 3AUD "EACH AND (ANNAH S "EACH 2ESORT

BAGUIO CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It has been an old Filipino tradition when getting a new car TO DRIVE IT ALL THE WAY TO "AGUIO FOR THE BEST break-in as most would say. For motorcycle riders, this has also started to become A THING #OULD BE TAKEN VIA -C!RTHUR (IGHWAY OR THE -ANILA .ORTH 2OAD THAT stretches from Caloocan City all the way TO 0ANGASINAN AND "ENGUET 7ITH "AGUIO TRAFkC GETTING WORSE VISITING THE SUMMER capital and going around its famous places on two wheels is a smart thing to do.

ATOK, BENGUET â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If you are in "AGUIO YOU MIGHT WANT TO STRETCH YOUR journey even more and ride all the way to !TOK "ENGUET &ORTY EIGHT KILOMETERS AWAY from the City of Pines, Atok is home to the HIGHEST POINT OF THE 0HILIPPINE (IGHWAY 3YSTEM ALONG (ALSEMA (IGHWAY 'ET THE joy of riding the twisties and the weather of (ALSEMA !ND BOAST OF REACHING THE HIGHest paved road in the country.

TAGAYTAY CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; +NOWN FOR PLACES offering tawilis and a good bowl of hot bulalo, Tagaytay serves as a quick getaway from the stress brought about by the busy METRO "EING ROUGHLY A TWO HOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDE FROM -ANILA 4AGAYTAY IS ALSO known for its comfortable cool weather that offers a good break from the hassles.

SAN JUAN, LA UNION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A great alternative for those looking for another kind of getaway. This town was formerly BEING FREQUENTED BY SURFERS "UT FROM THE continuous growth in the number of resorts and restaurants, even non-surfers are now trooping to this surf spot.

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f you like cars, chances are you also like watches. The similarities are there - sleek design, technical brilliance and rich tradition. Not to mention, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t measure speed without time. These are some beautiful timepieces that you can buy IN A BOUTIQUE TODAY THAT ARE PERFECT FOR THE AUTOMOBILE ENTHUSIAST IN YOU ORGANIZED BY THEIR OFkCIAL RETAIL PRICING V

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Seikoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recraft brand promises to bring modern twists to classic watch designs, and the SSC669 does just that. The case is reminiscent of vintage Heuers, BUT THE SOLAR POWERED QUARTZ MOVEMENT IS DEkNITELY modern.

/RIS AND THE 7ILLIAMS & TEAM HAVE BEEN COLLABORATING SINCE WHICH MIGHT JUST BE THE LON gest running partnership between a watchmaker and a racing team. And perhaps the best looking ONE MIGHT BE THIS SIMPLE $AY $ATE WITH ITS CLEAN LINES BLUE SECONDS HAND AND A DISCREET 7ILLIAMS LOGO ABOVE

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(OW AMAZING IS THAT YOU CAN HAVE A CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH BONA kDE &ORMULA TIES AT THIS PRICE RANGE #ASIO S %DIkCE BRAND HAS BEEN A SUPPORTER OF & S 4ORO 2OSSO TEAM THAT GAVE THE WORLD 3EBASTIAN 6ETTEL

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ESPECIALLY ONE THAT WILL LOOK AS GOOD ON THE TRACK AS IT WOULD IN A SUIT &OR A LOT MORE MONEY YOU CAN ALSO HAVE THE #ALIBRE

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Tag Heuer Autavia Calibre Heuer 02 )N 4AG (EUER HELD A CONTEST FOR FANS TO DECIDE ON WHICH !UTAVIA MODEL THEY WANTED TO SEE RECREATED &ROM THAT CAME THE !UTAVIA #ALIBRE A RECREATION OF THE g*OCHEN 2INDT u WORN BY THE ONLY DRIVER TO WIN THE &ORMULA WORLD TITLE POST HUMOUSLY "UT EVEN IF YOU REMOVE ITS HISTORY FROM THE CONVERSATION THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHRONO graphs out there.

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Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer 7HILE THE /MEGA 3PEEDMASTER IS BEST KNOWN FOR ITS EXPLOITS IN OUTER SPACE IT WAS kRST designed with auto racing in mind. The case similar to the iconic Moonwatch, but is LARGER AND HAS THE DISTINCT gRACINGu DIAL WITH THE MINUTE TRACK TO HELP WITH PRECISE timekeeping. The Speedmaster Racing also has several colors to choose from, but THE CLASSIC BLACK NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

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IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Sport AMG 50th Anniversary )7# CELEBRATES THE TH ANNIVERSARY OF -ERCEDES "ENZ !-' WITH THIS STRIK ing variant of the Ingenieur. The black hands are in stark contrast to the VERY CLEAN WHITE DIAL AND THE RED seconds hand stands out even more. The caseback is clear, but THE MOVEMENT IS HIDDEN BY a cover that looks like a CROSS DRILLED BRAKE ROTOR 4HE INSCRIPTION SAYS g4RIBUTE TO /NE MAN

/NE %NGINE u WHICH REFERS TO !-' S TRADI tion of each engine BEING ASSEMBLED ONLY

BY ONE MASTER BUILDER

Chopard Mille Miglia Race Edition #ELEBRATING THE HISTORIC RALLY THAT TAKES PLACE IN )TALY EVERY YEAR THE #HOPARD -ILLE -IGLIA IS A VERY HANDSOME PIECE %VERY DETAIL IS RETRO INSPIRED FROM THE ONE PIECE CASE TO THE SHAPE of the pushers. The machine turned dial is reminiscent of EARLY RACING DASHBOARDS AND IT S gorgeous up close.

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Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 4HE 6ACHERON #ONSTANTIN (ISTORIQUES !MERICAN IS A WATCH MOST PEOPLE will not have heard of. Its odd design will PROBABLY LEAVE MOST PEOPLE WONDERING IF someone lost their mind creating this, and THEN PUTTING IT FOR SALE FOR ROUGHLY AS MUCH AS AN ENTRY LEVEL -ERCEDES "ENZ OR "-7 But there is a method to the madness. )N THE 53 ECONOMY WAS BOOMING AND MANY !MERICANS WERE BUYING CARS SO 6ACHERON #ONSTANTIN MADE THIS SPECIkCALLY FOR THE 53 MARKET 4HE DEGREE ANGLE OF the dial makes the watch perfect for view ing while holding a steering wheel. That MEANS THE MIGHT BE THE kRST WATCH EVER DESIGNED SPECIkCALLY FOR DRIVING .OW if that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the ultimate driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watch, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what is.

Rolex Daytona &ORMULA 4HE (OURS OF ,E -ANS !ND OF COURSE THE (OURS AT $AYTONA 4HIS IS perhaps the racerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watch. Some will argue that it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the most BEAUTIFUL OR THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY advanced, or that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the same HISTORY AS OTHER WATCHES 7HAT CANNOT BE ARGUED HOWEVER IS THAT THE $AYTONA IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER WATCHES BY car lovers and racecar drivers. If it was good ENOUGH FOR 0AUL .EWMAN PERHAPS THE GREAT EST PETROLHEAD IN HISTORY THEN THERE ISN T much point in arguing.

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Meet your Fast Times team

MATTHEW EMMANUEL B. BUHION CORRESPONDENT #HEWY HAS BEEN IN THE MOTORING IN DUSTRY FOR THREE YEARS 'ETTING HIS START at as motoring editor in a magazine, and EVENTUALLY WORKING HIS WAY UP TO ASSOCIATE editor for motoring. His career spans from radio, to television and even podcasts.

'ETTING HIS START FROM THE *UNIOR *OCK PROGRAM OF -AGIC AND -!8&- HE QUICKLY MOVED INTO THE

CONRAD CARIÃ&#x2018;O SUB EDITOR Once a swashbuckling individual, Con rad has mellowed down since joining The Manila Times IN AND HAS BEEN gIN THE

PETER NATHANIEL S. BAGA LAY-OUT SUPERVISOR 7HEN NOT BUSY WITH HIS EDITORIAL DUTIES as head of The Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; LAYOUT TEAM 0ETER indulges in his other passion, caring for HIS GRANDSONS AND GIVING SOME 4,# TO THEIR FAMILY PET He is regarded as one of the veterans in THE NEWSPAPER WHOSE CAREER STARTED IN AS A LAYOUT ARTIST 0ETER HAS SINCE PROGRESSED to becoming the supervisor of The Times LAYOUT DEPARTMENT 4O DISTRESS THE SOFT spoken Peter rides around town and scoots to neighboring provinces to explore the BEAUTY OF WHAT THIS COUNTRY HAS TO OFFER ON two wheels.

Not bad for a grandpa who goes to work RIDING HIS BICYCLE ALL THE WAY FROM HIS HOME IN 6ALENZUELA g)TS GOOD EXERCISE u HE SAID

GUIAN KARLO AVANTE LAY-OUT ARTIST 'UIAN +ARLO !VANTE WHO TOOK )NFORMATION 4ECHNOLOGY FROM !-! #OMPUTER #OLLEGE

IS A YEAR OLD LAYOUT ARTIST WHO HAS BEEN with The Manila Times for more than four YEARS (E HAS HANDLED VARIOUS SECTIONS IN THE newspaper apart from &AST 4IMES If his time and schedule permits, Avante TRAVELS TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY TO VISIT beaches, climb mountains and learn about local cultures.

TRENCHESu HAVING HANDLED VARIOUS ASSIGN ments with the paper, from helping close the front page to writing special reports on ONE OF HIS FAVORITE SUBJECTS AGRICULTURE Also known for his straightforward col UMN ABOUT BOXING TITLED g!NTI THESIS u )T was also through test driving that Conrad DISCOVERED THAT 'OD HAS DIVNE PLANS FOR

TELEVISION SPACE IN DURING THE -98 6* 3EARCH #OMING UP SHORT -ATTHEW ventured into new media, with a podcast NAMED 4HE2IOT WITH *OYCE 0RING A NUM BER OF YEARS AFTER #URRENTLY -ATTHEW RUNS AND MANAGES A WEBSITE 9IELD 0( WHICH also houses his photos, and reviews of different vehicles.

9OU WOULD THINK THIS GUY JUST OFF WITH a college degree and at times, he is not ALLOWED IN THEATERS WITH A 0' RATING

hence the tattoos, to make him look more mature.

him, having received numerous prophetic dreams that helped him avoid a fatal ac CIDENT TWICE (E EVENTUALLY TREADED THE spiritual path to surrender himself to Jesus #HRIST .OW A DEVOTED FAMILY MAN #ON radâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average speeds when test driving at THE EXPRESSWAYS HAS GONE DOWN FROM TO KPH TO KPH TO KPH

ALAIN GERONIMO CORRESPONDENT ! CULTURAL SAVANT WHO ENJOYS DROWNING HIMSELF WITH COFFEE EVERY DAY AND THINKS THAT *APAN IS A MORE desirable place to live and drive, HIS OBSESSION WITH FOUR WHEELED mechanical marvels stems back FROM HIS EARLY CHILDHOOD DAYS WITH A 0LAY3TATION CONTROLLER ON ONE hand and a cup of hot chocolate on the other.

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The &AST 4IMES team has helped nurture his obsession ever since he joined the team, being a journalism alumnus of the Uni VERSITY OF 3ANTO 4OMAS "EHIND his quiet visage and demeanor lies a noisier part of him that can BE SEEN ONLY ON PAPER THAN WITH his voice. Just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take him to 'REENHILLS FOR A 4OMICA HUNT WITH YOU !LAIN CAN BE VERY PERSUASIVE IN INlUENCING YOU TO SPEND YOUR MONEY

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Meet your Fast Times team DINO RAY V. DIRECTO 3RD EDITOR

DINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PASSION FOR CARS STARTED AT AN EARLY AGE WHEN HIS 5NCLE "ENNY 'ALANG GAVE HIM A #HEVY #AMARO 2EVELL KIT FOR #HRISTMAS AT A TIME WHEN *OHN ,ENNON WAS SINGING about giving peace a chance.

He covered the police and features beat at the Ma nila Bulletin and the now defunct Manila Chronicle.

(IS kRST BIG BREAK AS A MOTORING SCRIBE CAME WHEN he was a senior reporter for the Manila Standard.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a motoring writer ever since. ,ESS THAN A YEAR AS %DITOR FOR &AST 4IMES, Dino was

able to continue the winning streak of The Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MOTORING SECTION BY WINNING THE HIGHLY COVETED (ENRY &ORD !WARDS FOR "EST -OTORING 3ECTION g.OT BAD AT ALLu SAID HIS BOSS $ANTE g+LINKu !NG ND (IS PASSION FOR CARS IS ALSO EVIDENT IN HIS pieces scale model car collection that he accumu LATED EARLY ON AS A REPORTER FOR THE Chronicle. When NOT POUNDING THE KEYS OF HIS LAPTOP $INO CAN BE SEEN TENDING TO HIS SMALL PATCH OF GREENERY IN HIS crib up in Antipolo. His life revolves around Jesus #HRIST HIS FAMILY AND HIS COLLECTION OF DIECAST CARS (E IS ALSO THE MOST TALENTED AND PROBABLY THE MOST goodlooking editor at The Times 'O ASK HIS -OTHER

EGGAY QUESADA CORRESPONDENT

ALEXANDER JAKOB GO PHOTOGRAPHER

%''!9 HAS BEEN IN THE MOTORING BEAT SINCE AS 46 PRODUCER HOST FOR A MOTORING SHOWS AND has written for the Philippine Star and Remate as a columnist, before venturing into the magazine business as publisher and managing editor of Autocar PH. Once he lived life in the fast lane and raced pro FESSIONALLY AS A KARTER AND TOURING CAR DRIVER 7HEN not behind his oakwood desk as the big kahuna of Autocar PH %GGAY ALSO ORGANIZES THE 0HILIPPINE 2ALLYCROSS 3ERIES THAT IS NOW ON IT S FOURTH CON SECUTIVE YEAR (E RELAXES BY GOING ON CROSS COUNTRY MOTORCYCLE RIDES AND SPENDS COUNTLESS NIGHTS WITH HIS FAVORITE BUDDY 3AN -IGUEL (E AND THE LATE GREAT &0* WOULD HAVE BEEN BEST BUDS

*!+/" IS AN YEAR OLD WHO HAS AN EYE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 4HIS SHUTTERBUG HAS BEEN PRACTIC ING HIS CRAFT FOR THREE YEARS NOW AND IS KEEN ON BECOMING AN AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHER (IS kRST assignment with The Times was his coverage of THE 4OKYO -OTOR 3HOW 7HEN NOT BUSY WITH SCHOOL WORK HE TRIES TO learn the ropes of his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trucking business, and in between photo shoots, his life is like that of TYPICAL TEEN (E GOES OUT CLUBBING WITH FRIENDS ON WEEKENDS AND DRINKS MODERATELY ACCORDING to him.

(E kNDS JOY IN TRAVELLING AND TELLS US THAT ASIDE from his car, his most loved possession are his camera equipment.

GENEVIEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x153;GENâ&#x20AC;?TIU CORRESPONDENT -!2+%4).' MANAGER BY PROFESSION AND WRITER BY PASSION 'EN SPLITS HER TIME BETWEEN STRATEGIZING SALES AND PROMOTIONS FOR HER FAMILY S BUSINESS COVERING motoring events, and attempting to progress through her growing stack of unread paperbacks.

She loves traveling and learning about cultures, WHILE EATING HER WAY THROUGH A CITY S HIDDEN GEMS

FRANCIS AGUILA CORRESPONDENT &2!.#)3 HAS BEEN IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FOR OVER YEARS AND IS A LIFE LONG LOVER OF CARS AND MOTOR SPORTS 7HEN NOT BUSY WITH HIS COM PANY !UTOPERFORMANCE THE COUNTRY S OFkCIAL IMPORTER DISTRIBUTOR OF "REMBO BRAKE PADS

and race gear equipment such as Stilo helmets, !LPINE 3TARS 3ABELT 3TAND AND :AMP &RANCIS

CAN BE SEEN IN 4OYS g2u 5S AND 4OY +INGDOM stores shopping for some hotwheels for his kid Rafa.

His idea of destressing is racing in endur ance events with his own racing team, Team !UTOPERFORMANCE DRIVING HIS TRUSTY "-7 - 4HERE IS NO MEAN BONE IN THIS GUY S BODY (E IS ALSO AN AVID kTNESS FREAK WHO HITS THE GYM REGULARLY WHICH EXPLAINS HIS g2AMBOu PHYSIQUE His trainer can attest to this.

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THE MOTORING SECTION OF

Toyota PH honors athletes D

URING the 2000 Paralympic Games held in Sydney, Filipina powerlifter Adeline DumapongAncheta made history when she brought home A BRONZE MEDAL A kRST FOR THE 0HILIPPINES "UT BEFORE she brought pride to the country, Dumapong-Ancheta, who contracted polio at an early age, used to push her wheelchair to the gym just to attend her trainings, rain OR SHINE 2EGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WAS A CHALLENGE

Today, Dumapong-Ancheta is one of the board members of the Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC), the national association tasked to develop parasports in the PhilipPINES 4OGETHER WITH OTHER OFkCIALS and coaches of PPC she helps hone Filipino athletes with disabilities so they, too, may have a shot at winning in international competitions.

Unlike Dumapong-Ancheta, PPCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

current roster of athletes can now go to their trainings and competitions a lot easier.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently turned over a 29-seater Toyota Coaster to the PPC as part of its commitment to support Filipino Para athletes and help uplift parasports in the country.

The donation was made under Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global corporate initiative

- Start Your Impossible, which aims to promote inclusivity and sustainability by opening opportunities to para athletes and helping them seek avenues that can help them realize their dreams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be a part of this advocacy because it allows us to help change peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives by enabling them to overcome challenges and

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HE award-winning Nissan Navara, which went into production at the "ARCELONA PLANT IN .OVEMBER SETS A NEW BENCHMARK IN THE ONE ton pickup sector, and is built on 80 years experience in designing and MANUFACTURING ROBUST AND CLEVERLY ENGINEERED PICKUPS

Tough, agile and stylish, the Nissan Navara 4x4 is made even bolder with the Nissan Navara N-warrior edition in a white or silver finish styled with black and orange accents on the exterior. Complete with

Around View Monitor that gives a 360-degree birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view of the surroundings for a smarter, more CONkDENT JOURNEY As long as thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adventure on the horizon, Nissan will lead the way.

Isuzu entices owners with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Upgrade Your Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; promo If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been happy with your Isuzu vehicles all these years, why not assure yourself of an even more delightful motoring experience in the future with one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most trusted and reliable vehicle brands?

From March 15 until September 30, 2019, Isuzu Philippines Corp. offers its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upgrade Your Driveâ&#x20AC;? promo to private individual (non-fleet) owners of Isuzu vehicles to make it even easier for them to own any of the brand-new variants of the Isuzu D-MAX pickup or Isuzu mu-X SUV. Here are the two easy steps to upgrading your drive: 1) If you own any of the following Isuzu vehicles, regardless of year model or variant: Gemini, Hi-Lander, Fuego, Trooper, Alterra, Crosswind, D-MAX and mu-X, then head on over to your nearest Isuzu dealership.

2) Present to your sales executive a copy of the following documents: Accomplished Isuzu Upgrade your Drive

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Toyota reach their aspirations,â&#x20AC;? said TMP President Satoru Suzuki during the turnover ceremony held at the PPC grounds in Pasig City.

Aligned with PPCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandate, Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Start Your Impossible initiative also aspires to raise the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awareness and ap-

application form; and valid Land Transportation Office Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR) that reflects your name as original owner of the vehicle, and two valid IDs. If you bought your Isuzu vehicle from a previous original owner, then bring a valid OR/CR of the vehicle that already reflects your name, or a notarized deed of sale/transfer if the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OR and CR is still under the original ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name.

3) Upon verification of your documents, the Isuzu dealership can then qualify you for a P10,000 cash discount on your next purchase of any brand-new variants of the Isuzu mu-X and/or Isuzu D-MAX (except Cab and Chassis). This cash discount is on top of any other existing promo or discount schemes your dealership may give you during the promo period.

With the Isuzu â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upgrade Your Driveâ&#x20AC;? promo, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now even easier to enjoy so many more years of that world-class Isuzu motoring experience.

preciation of the potential of people with disability, a cause being championed by PPC President Michael Barredo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ever since we started, having a bus or VAN TO BE USED BY OUR OFkCIALS COACHES

and athletes to move around was one of the top priorities on our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wish list.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donation of a coaster, will HELP ALLEVIATE ONE OF THE MOST DIFkCULT challenges persons with disabilities face day-to-day which is mobility,â&#x20AC;? said Barredo as he accepted the coaster on behalf

FOTON PH SURGES TO THE TOP WITH 2018 TRUCK SALES â&#x20AC;&#x153;LAST year, I asked my team if getting into the top 10 auto brands is feasible. Sabi nila, kayang-kaya (They said it can be done). And true enough, we were able to deliver. I am beyond grateful because my vision for Foton is now turning into reality.â&#x20AC;? said Foton Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) President Rommel Sytin.

Based on a consolidated report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), Truck Manufacturers Association Inc. (TMA), and the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID), the local automotive market experienced dramatic sales shifts in 2018.

Reports showed vehicle sales of 401,803 units in 2018. While majority showed signs of cooling off, FMPI posted gains, allowing a reshuffling in the deck of the leading automakers by sales. Amid the challenges from widespread inflation and the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act, FMPI managed to surge to the top 10 vehicle brands.

From 12th in 2017, the car and truck brand leaped to ninth in the overall auto industry ranking in 2018, edging past American manufacturer Chevrolet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, we hoped for something big for 2018.

Although, we did not expect to obtain something as big as being capable of leaping two ranks ahead versus our previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standing in the overall automotive sales.â&#x20AC;? said Sytin.

Among vehicle segments in the overall auto industry sales, Category IV of trucks and buses was the lone positive with a modest 4.8-percent growth to 5,076 units from 4,845 units. For 2018, FMPI also became a bronze-medal finisher in the light-duty truck segment race, along trailed the first and second podium finishers, Isuzu and Hino, by significant margins, respectively.

Proudly noted Sytin: â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us, despite increased

of the PPC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By donating the Coaster to the PPC for THE USE OF ITS ATHLETES AND OFkCIALS 4-0 has extended) a big help. As Mr. Barredo said, it has been 20 years since PPC started and yet transportation has always been a CHALLENGE &OR ME THIS IS THE kRST STEP u added Dumapong-Ancheta.

The Coaster donation is just one of TMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts under the Start Your Impossible program. Last year, TMP chose the PPC and its Asian Para Games swimming

competition, four factors worked in our favor to make 2018 a stellar year - the loyalty of the customers, the dedication of our dealer partners, the hard work of our field force and most importantly, the capability and superiority of our product line.â&#x20AC;?

Selling a total of 4,141 units in both the passenger and commercial vehicle segments, Foton has also broken through 1.04 percent of the market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even reach 1 percent,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Sytin continued: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipate that Foton Philippines will continue its momentum in 2019. We will provide more mobility solutions as the Philippines is set to experience the second coming of industrial revolution with the implementation of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Build, Build, Buildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program, which means that there will be an increasing demand for commercial trucks.â&#x20AC;?

When it comes to the title of bearing the best commercial trucks, there will surely be a debate since preferences of truck drivers and consumers vary. However, there are truck brands that give the best overall impression, especially those that can provide body configurations for different purposes and applications such as construction, mining and delivery of goods from point A to point B. Fotonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial vehicles, particularly its light-duty and heavy-duty trucks, continue to make a splash, having its profitability improved and competitive capability enhanced through innovative technology such as Foton Blue Energy Euro 4.

Through this, the trucks have grasped more market opportunities, strengthening product quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our vehicles, especially our commercial trucks, are built to dominate the job site. Designed with

maximized wheel towing strength, cargo capacity, outstanding fuel economy, power, torque, comfort and general safety, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to say that Foton is ready, that our products are capable of being instruments for the Filipino businesses and programsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success,â&#x20AC;? added Sytin.

With over 12 years of being a trusted source of a broad line of vehicles, mass-friendly financing options, service support and extensive dealer network, Fotonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation with business owners speaks for itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have also started opening dealerships housing dedicated maintenance facilities not only for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks, but also for heavy-duty facility. With the adequate equipment and well-trained after-sales technicians, this can help the customers to experience minimal vehicle downtime for their businesses.â&#x20AC;?

For Foton Philippines, after-sales is equally important to unit sales, and in order to brace the level of confidence, Foton launched the EC-Parts and EC Mobile Service Truck campaigns to widen the reach of parts and service availabilities.

Sytin added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bottom line is that we want to provide our customers with real mobility solutions.

We want to partner with them, and make sure that their business succeeds with the best vehicles, through the best services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our brand promise, dahil sa Foton, kayang-kaya (because of Foton, it can be done).â&#x20AC;?

Foton is known as Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles including passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks and heavy machineries. For inquiries, call (02) 459-2121 or 0999-9999998. Also visit www.foton.com.ph or www.facebook.com/FOTONPhilippines.

gold medalist, Ernie Gawilan to be the PRIMARY BENEkCIARIES OF LAST YEAR S 4OYOTA #LASSICS m A BENEkT CONCERT SERIES THAT AIMS to support charities across Asia.

During the Philippine leg of the Toyota Classics in November 2018 when Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3TART 9OUR )MPOSSIBLE WAS kRST INTRODUCED in the country, PPC and Ernie Gawilan received a grant of P1 million worth of multi-sport wheelchairs from TMP on top of the Toyota Coaster.

With these various steps towards the

vision of mobility for all, TMP and other Toyota units all over the world hope to inspire and encourage members of the community to challenge their limits, celebrate the human spirit, and start their own impossible. Toyota is the ofkCIAL WORLDWIDE MOBILITY PARTNER OF THE International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee.

For more information on the Start Your Impossible initiative, visit https://startyourimpossible.asia.

Continued growth this year

TUESDAY March 26, 2019

Audi PH tops luxury car sales for January, February A

UDI Philippines achieved record-breaking sales of more than 200 units for January and February, an impressive feat in the luxury segment of the AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 4HE 'ERMAN BRAND WITH FOUR RINGS saw a strong demand for its bests-selling models in the Philippine market, particularly the luxury sedan Audi ! AND THE AWARD WINNING !UDI 1

The luxury car segment in the Philippines remains to be optimistic as sales increased in January and February, despite the multiple challenges the Philippine automotive industry has been facing since last year. The luxury CAR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCED A SIGNIkCANT PERCENT GROWTH FROM LAST YEAR S kRST two months. Globally, the premium automobile sector continues to thrive as

brands continue to invest on their carsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; technological advancements. Meanwhile, the Philippines has seen the introduction of new models in the market, bringing innovative technological features, which have contributed to the spike in the sales of the luxury car segment.

Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus are the top players in the Philippine premium car market. Audi leads the segment

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with sales of 203 units in January and February of this year alone, taking in 39 percent of the market share. The Audi Q5 emerged as the best-selling model of Audi as it was able to deliver 94 units in January and February. BMW followed with 122 units sold, and Mercedes-Benz closely trailed behind with 97 units delivered. Japanese luxury car BRAND ,EXUS SOLD UNITS FOR THE kRST TWO months of the year.

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AILY complexities and expenses in everyday life can push us to make SACRIkCES IN COMFORT and mobility for PRACTICALITY S SAKE 9OU may know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right for you, but you end up settling with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AVAILABLE INSTEAD 4HAT compromise ends now, as Hyundai Asia 2ESOURCES )NC (!2)

THE OFkCIAL 0HILIPPINE distributor of Hyundai passenger cars, introduced the one that can help you rule your journey: the allNEW (YUNDAI 2EINA With the Reina, you can celebrate your new beginnings as a motorist with style,

Rule the roads with Hyundaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Reina as this subcompact stunner is fashioned with Hyundaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design DNA that gives it urban elegance reminiscent of the Hyundai Modern Premium pedigree. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, the Reina is a sedan that opens up to a space that can COMFORTABLY kT UP TO kVE OCCUPANTS AND

has ample wheelbase measuring 2,570 mm that gives you and your passengers enough room for comfort. Add to this the Reinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generous trunk space that can store up to 475 liters of cargo, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re set for road trips with room to spare for passengers and gear alike.

Under the hood of the Hyundai Reina is a 1.4-liter gasoline engine with dynamic power of 95PS for quick maneuverability in and around the city.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission, offering a versatile and

CONVENIENT DRIVING EXPERIENCE FOR kRST time and city drivers alike.

Though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your practical, everyday car, the Hyundai Reina comes with important safety features. It is equipped WITH DUAL AIRBAGS THAT PROVIDE SIGNIkcant occupant protection for both driver and front passenger, speed-sensing auto door lock that activates starting at 20kph to keep doors secure and occupants more protected at high speeds, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) that provides better control of your driving maneuvers in slippery road conditions.

Indeed, the Reina has put together the right elements of design, convenience, space, performanc, and safety to bring excitement to your daily travels. Starting at P598,000, rule your road and your journey today by making the Hyundai Reina your choice.

Visit hyundai.ph, Hyundai Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; OFkCIAL &ACEBOOK PAGE (YUNDAI0( OR your nearest Hyundai dealership to learn more about the Hyundai Reina.

Sports Rockets clinch playoff spot, TUESDAY G1 MARCH 26, 2019

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Warriors reach 50 wins L OS ANGELES: James Harden delivered 28 points as the Houston Rockets punched their ticket to the NBA postseason with a 113-90 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

Harden, who scored a combined POINTS IN HIS PREVIOUS TWO GAMES

DIDN T NEED TO MAINTAIN HIS TORRID pace against the Pelicans.

4HE 2OCKETS LED BY AT THE HALF AND (ARDEN S SUPPORTING CAST DID their job by shutting down the Pelicans in the second and not allowing THEM TO GET BACK INTO THE CONTEST â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were professional tonight from the beginning of the game,â&#x20AC;? Harden SAID g7E VE HAD PREVIOUS GAMES WHERE TEAMS WEREN T AS GOOD OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT AND WE KIND OF LET UP and we let one slip. So that was a good job from top to bottom.â&#x20AC;?

NBA scoring leader Harden exploded for a career-high-tying 61 POINTS IN A WIN OVER 3AN !NTONIO ON Friday after netting 57 points in a loss to Memphis on Wednesday.

(ARDEN WHO IS AVERAGING POINTS PER GAME HIT OF SHOTS FROM THE lOOR AND MADE SIX THREES FOR THE 2OCKETS WHO REMAINED IN THIRD place in the Western Conference.

2OCKETS GUARDS %RIC 'ORDON SCORED POINTS AND #HRIS 0AUL HAD POINTS AND ASSISTS AGAINST THEIR former Pelican team. %LSEWHERE 'IANNIS !NTETOKOUNMPO TALLIED POINTS AND REBOUNDS AS THE ."! LEADING -ILWAUKEE "UCKS AVENGED A LOSS TO #LEVELAND EARLIER IN THE WEEK BY BEATING THE #AVALIERS

Q Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (No. 3) passes the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. AP PHOTO

!NTETOKOUNMPO MISSED TWO OF THE THREE PREVIOUS GAMES WITH AN ANKLE INjury and did not play four days ago when THE #AVALIERS BEAT THE "UCKS He had a big impact on Sunday, ADDING SEVEN ASSISTS BLOCKING FOUR shots and shooting 11-of-16 from the kELD IN MINUTES OF PLAYING TIME -ILWAUKEE IMPROVED TO A LEAGUE leading 55-19 record, ahead of the 4ORONTO 2APTORS WHO ARE )N /AKLAND 3TEPHEN #URRY RETURNED from a rest game to score 26 points, +LAY 4HOMPSON kNISHED WITH AND THE 'OLDEN 3TATE 7ARRIORS REBOUNDED from an embarrassing blowout loss with A WIN OVER THE $ETROIT 0ISTONS The Warriors decided to rest Curry on Saturday and it cost them as they were CLOBBERED BY THE $ALLAS -AVERICKS (E CAME BACK STRONG AGAINST THE 0ISTONS AS +EVIN $URANT ALSO kNISHED with 14 points and 11 assists.

4HE 7ARRIORS IMPROVED TO ON THE SEASON AND MOVED BACK INTO THE kRST SEED IN THE 7ESTERN #ONFERENCE BY A HALF GAME OVER $ENVER 4HIS IS THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE SEASON 'OLDEN 3TATE HAS REACHED WINS Also, Lou Williams scored 15 of his game-high 29 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Clippers WON THEIR kFTH CONSECUTIVE GAME WITH A VICTORY OVER THE HAPLESS .EW 9ORK +NICKS AFP

KAI SOTTO TO PURSE NBA DREAM KAI SOTTO, the youngest among the country's tallest players, finally announced his decision to pursue his dreams of playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2 behemoth from Ateneo De Manila high school made the announcement through his lengthy Instagram post on Monday to go overseas and seek a chance to become the first-ever Filipino player to play in the NBA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nakapag-decide na po ako at ang pamilya ko (I already decided together with my family). Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be leaving soon to start training full-time. I want to devote the next two to three years to singlemindedly focus on my goal of joining the NBA by 2021 or 2022,â&#x20AC;? he posted.

Sotto, 16, has definitely showcased promising basketball talents while playing not only for Ateneo high school in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines but also for the Batang Gilas during the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup U-17 last July in Argentina.

He averaged 16.4 points and 10.6 rebounds in seven games at the

World Cup U-17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a lot of effort by me and my dad to assess all the opportunities presented to me, I strongly feel, with his advice and the advice of other experienced mentors, that leaving immediately to start training and getting the right exposure will go a long way to help me realize my dream.â&#x20AC;?

Sotto didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reveal yet where he would go if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Europe or in the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pinagisipan ko po ito ng mabuti. I will train very hard and sacrifice and focus in the next few years so that one day soon, you will be very proud of me.

Gagawin ko po lahat ng makakaya ko, with the guidance of my dad and mom, to be the very best that I can be.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Para po ito sa future ko, ng pamilya ko, at especially po, para sa Batang Gilas, Gilas Pilipinas, at higit sa lahat, para sa bayan! Sana po all of you will support me and pray for me. I will strive very hard and never let you down,â&#x20AC;? added the UAAP Season 81 Juniors Most Valuable Player winner.

JOSEF T. RAMOSÂ

Q Kai Sotto (right) FIBA ASIA PHOTO

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Fights I wished I never watched

T was June 15, 1984 and the boxing world was at a standstill as Roberto Duran squared off against Thomas Hearns. Known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands of stone,â&#x20AC;? Duran was expected to put up A GOOD kGHT OR EVEN BEAT THE FREAKISH (EARNS WHO STOOD ABOVE SIX FEET AND possessed menacing punching power.

But what I and many expected to be A COMPETITIVE kGHT ENDED IN A MASSACRE

with Duran annihilated in the second ROUND AFTER HITTING THE DECK TWICE AS THE kRST ROUND FADED )T WAS THE kRST TIME $URAN WAS REALLY STOPPED IN A kGHT The then 25-year old Hearns made good use of this 11-inch reach and 5.5-inch height ADVANTAGE MAKING $URAN THEN LOOK LIKE A LITTLE SCHOOLBOY GETTING BULLIED (OW ) WISHED ) NEVER WATCHED THAT kGHT AS ) ROOTED FOR $URAN /N *UNE

*ULIO #ESAR #HAVEZ FACED UNDERDOG /SCAR $ELA (OYA THEN one of the up-and-coming boxers from the LIGHTWEIGHT POUNDS DIVISION 4HE kGHT WAS #HAVEZ S th while dela Hoya WAS kGHTING ONLY FOR THE ND TIME Although Dela Hoya was entering the JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT POUNDS kGHT the lightweight champion, he was taller AT u TO #HAVEZ S u AND WAS YOUNGER

BY YEARS #HAVEZ WAS THEN ,IKE MANY BOXING FANS #HAVEZ WAS EXpected to win but as one boxing writer said AFTER THE BOUT DELA (OYA MADE #HAVEZ LOOK LIKE HE WAS HAVING HIS FIRST AND NOT th bout. #HAVEZ WAS ALSO THE DEFENDING CHAMpion and I expected him to be better ADJUSTED AT POUNDS THAN $ELA (OYA 4HE kGHT WAS STOPPED IN THE FOURTH ROUND AFTER #HAVEZ SUSTAINED MULTIPLE lacerations on his face. And the boxing WRITER WHO SAID #HAVEZ LOOKED LIKE HE WAS IN kGHTING FOR THE kRST TIME

INSTEAD OF THE th time, may be right, as the Mexican had no answer against $ELA (OYA S LONG RANGE BOMBS ) WAS ROOTING FOR #HAVEZ AND WISHED HE WOULD AVENGE HIS LOSS IN A REMATCH The two fought for the second time in September 1998 at welterweight with #HAVEZ PUTTING UP A BETTER kGHT BUT getting stopped in the eighth round. !ND HOW ) WISHED ) NEVER WATCHED THE kRST #HAVEZ $ELA (OYA kGHT 4HE $URAN (EARNS AND #HAVEZ $ELA (OYA kGHT CAN PROVIDE GOOD LESSONS ON WHY SIZE AND AGE ARE BIG FACTORS THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED IN ELITE LEVEL kGHTS !ND WITH TODAY S WEIGH IN RULES WHERE kGHTERS ARE WEIGHED TWO DAYS BEFORE A BOUT THE BIGGER GUY HAS THE ADVANTAGE OF PACKING MORE WEIGHT IN THE NEXT HOURS OR SO GIVEN HIS LARGER FRAME

So what am I batting at?

Ateneoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Madayag earns UAAP POW honors -!$$)% -!$!9!' BROKE AN YEAR old UAAP record last Wednesday, and in the process, she helped ensure that THE !TENEO ,ADY %AGLES WINNING STREAK IN 3EASON WILL CONTINUE FOR A SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE GAME 4HE VETERAN MIDDLE BLOCKER SCORED A CAREER BEST POINTSÂ&#x2021; OF WHICH CAME ON BLOCKSÂ&#x2021;AS THE ,ADY %AGLES RECOVERED FROM A TWO SET DEFICIT TO TAKE DOWN 5NIVERSITY OF 3ANTO 4OMAS IN A FIVE SET THRILLER

25-22, 15-11.

-ADAYAG MADE LIFE DIFkCULT FOR 534 S SPIKERS PARTICULARLY FOR $IMDIM 0ACRES 3HE TALLIED HER RECORD BREAKING TH BLOCK IN THE FOURTH SET

BY REJECTING 3ISI Rondina; Madayag then stepped up on OFFENSE IN THE DECIDING kFTH FRAME AS SHE PUT THE ,ADY %AGLES AHEAD FOR GOOD

WITH HER TRADEMARK RUNNING ATTACK Her superb performance earned Madayag the Collegiate Press Corps UAAP

Q Ateneo de Manila Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maddie Madayag (No. 7) blocks University of the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Marian Buitre during a UAAP Season 81 womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball game.

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0LAYER OF THE 7EEK MAKING HER THE THIRD ,ADY %AGLE TO RECEIVE THE DISTINCTION AFTER Kat Tolentino and Bea de Leon. g) M SPEECHLESS ) DON T KNOW WHAT TO say,â&#x20AC;? Madayag said after being informed THAT SHE HAD BROKEN THE RECORD FORMERLY HELD BY ,A 3ALLE S #ELINE (ERNANDEZ

WHO HAD BLOCKS AGAINST !DAMSON 5NIVERSITY IN 3EASON â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just played my game, and contributed WHATEVER ) CAN FOR THE TEAM AND ) JUST GAVE IT MY ALL u ADDED THE MIDDLE BLOCKER 4HANKS IN PART TO -ADAYAG S EFFORTS

the Lady Eagles are now at 7-1 in the WOMEN S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT PUTTING them at the top of the league standings.

4HEY WILL LOOK TO KEEP THEIR HOLD OF THE TOP SPOT WHEN THEY TAKE ON 5NIVERSITY OF THE 0HILIPPINES IN ROUND of the Battle of Katipunan on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

-ADAYAG BEAT 534 S 3ISI 2ONDINA WHO TIED !LYSSA 6ALDEZ S SCORING MARK WITH POINTS IN A LOSING EFFORT -- as well as Tots Carlos of the UniVERSITY OF THE 0HILIPPINES &AR %ASTERN 5NIVERSITY ROOKIE ,YCHA %BON AND 5NIVERSITY OF THE %AST PLAYMAKER ,AI "ENDONG FOR THE WEEKLY HONOR

Manny Pacquiao is now being tipped to face a younger, stronger and bigger Errol Spence Jr. after the latter decisioned the SMALLER -IKEY 'ARCIA TWO WEEKENDS AGO 0ACQUIAO IS u WHILE 3PENCE IS u AND THE !MERICAN HOLDS A INCH REACH ADVANTAGE OVER OUR COMPATRIOT 3PENCE IS AND 0ACQUIAO IS ALREADY 7HILE ) DO NOT BELIEVE 0ACQUIAO would easily be blown away by Spence SHOULD THEY kGHT ) HELD THE BELIEF THAT Duran would beat Hearns in 1984 and #HAVEZ WOULD GIVE $ELA (OYA A BOXING lesson in 1996. Sure, I was not yet a BOXING ANALYST WHEN BOTH kGHTS HAPPENED BUT $URAN AND #HAVEZ WERE THE SENTIMENTAL FAVORITES TO WIN OR AT LEAST PUT UP A GOOD kGHT AGAINST (EARNS AND DELA (OYA RESPECTIVELY !ND $URAN AND #HAVEZ BOTH GOT BLOWN AWAY 4HIS EARLY ) HAVE TO SAY THAT ) FEAR Pacquiao facing Spence as the latter also showed a degree of disrespect toward our compatriot when he said he would hand OVER 0ACQUIAO HIS RETIREMENT CHECK ) NEVER HEARD $ELA (OYA DISRESPECT #HAVEZ IN THE RUN UP TO THEIR kRST BUT HE THREW AWAY WHATEVER RESPECT THE -EXICAN DESERVED AS a legend after the bell rang.

Spence also relishes getting another MILLION DOLLAR PAYCHECK IF HE FACES 0ACQUIAO 4HE !MERICAN POCKETED MILLION IN BEATING 'ARCIA Sure, I am still holding on the thought that Pacquiao may be able to pull off a VICTORY OVER 3PENCE GIVEN HIS UNBELIEVABLE LEVEL OF kTNESS FOR A kGHTER HIS AGE "UT DOES THAT MEAN 3PENCE WILL NOT TRAIN LIKE HELL TO MAKE SURE HE KEEPS HIS UNBLEMished record against Pacquiao? ) WILL SURELY WATCH 0ACQUIAO VS 3PENCE SHOULD IT MATERIALIZE "UT ) WISH ) WILL NEVER SAY TO MYSELF AFTER THE BOUT g) WISHED ) NEVER WATCHED THE kGHT u

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Go Pilipinas Go stages SEAG pep rally

Q Marinerong Pilipinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Santi Santillan drives past Michael CaĂąete of CD14 Designs-TUA during the 2019 PBA D-League on Monday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. PBA MEDIA

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Santillan powers Skippers past White Stallions

MEMBERS of the national team will join several sporting legends as well as coaches and sports officials on Tuesday when the GoPilipinasGo movement stages pep rally and concert for Team Philippines in the coming Southeast Asian Games.

The program, which starts at 5 p.m., will also serve as grand launch of the GoPilipinasGo movement which was created to help drumbeat the SEA Games as well as the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive for overall championship.

The SEA Games will stage the SEA Games on Nov. 30-Dec. 11, for the fourth time ever.

The GoPilipinasGo Athletes Rallly will be held aptly at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field which has a rich history being the site of many victories by the national baseball and softball teams through the years.

A stage is set at the left field of the stadium which bore witness to the historic home runs of several baseball greats like Babe Ruth, Charlie Gehringer and Lou Gehrig who once played there Among the legends invited to the affair are Lydia de Vega, Elma Muros-Posadas, Bong Coo, Paeng Nepomuceno, Eric Buhain, Onyok Velasco, Roel Velasco, Akiko ThomsonGuevara, Renato Unso, Stephen Fernandez and Bea Lucero.

The SEA Games was held in the country in 1981, 1991 and 2005. And some of the standouts of those editions are also expected to grace the rally.

Entrance is free to the public who will not only see their favourite athletes but also top bands like Johnny Cross, Silver Box and This Band.

Some 500 events from 56 sports will be played in the SEA Games slated in several spots in Luzon including New Clark City in Tarlac which will stage the swimming and track and field competitions.

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BY JEREMIAH M. SEVILLAÂ

ANTI SANTILLAN dished out a career game as Marinerong Pilipino sailed back on the winning track with a 91-72 rout of CD14 Designs-Trinity University of Asia (TUA) in the 2019 Philippine Basketball Association Developmental League (PBA D-League) on Monday at the JCSGO Gym in Quezon City.

Former De La Salle University forward Santillan exploded with a career-high 29 points on top of 10 rebounds, helping the Skippers rebound from a 78-88 loss to Wangs Basketball and improve to 3-2 in the Foundation Group. g#OACH 9ONG 'ARCIA IS GIVING ME THE CONkDENCE in all I do. He always tells me to do extra work in my shooting and in practice,â&#x20AC;? said Santillan, whose previous personal-best was 16 points back in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.

Garcia was happy to see his playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hardwork in practice pay off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always reminding them to give their best effort in practice. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where we get completed as a team especially when the individual perfor-

MANCES ARE NOT kNE )T S GOOD THAT THE RESULT CAME out,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Orlan Wamar chipped in 10 points highlighted by three triples while 10 other Skippers contributed on the offensive end.

Marinero cruised to a sizzling 20-6 start capped

by Santillanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s layup.

CD14 Designs-TUA unleashed a 19-8 run to close within 25-28 midway through the second quarter.

The Skippers retaliated with 17-3 blast behind Santillan, Wamar and Anton Asistio for a commanding 62-43 lead at the 3:43 mark of the third frame.

Santillan and company would never look back from then on and even enjoyed a lead as high as 21 points.

AJ Vitug paced the White Stallions with 18 points

while Chris De Chavez had a 15-point, eightrebound debut and Axel IĂąigo had 11 markers.

CD14 Designs-TUA remained at the cellar with a winless record in four games.

THE SCORES: MARINERO (91)â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Santillan 29, Wamar 10, Asistio 9, Victoria 7, Montalbo 6, Reyes 6, Gamboa 6, A. Aquino 6, Mendoza 6, M. Aquino 3, Bonifacio 2, Garcia 2, BuĂąag 0, Aguirre 0.

CD14 DESIGNS-TUA (72)â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vitug 18, De Chavez 15, IĂąigo 11, CaĂąete 9, Dela Cruz 9, Juanico 4, McAloney 3, Nidoy 2, Balucanag 1, Montero 0, Reyes 0, Ingel 0.

Quarter scores: 23-13; 38-31; 65-48; 91-72

Australian legend gets inspiration from Pinoy fans

Q Foton import Milagros Collar breaks the block of Cignalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rachel Anne Daquis (No. 13) and Ranya Musa (No. 17) during a Philippine Superliga Grand Prix game.

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Foton eyes crucial win vs United VC

FOTON tries to get out of a slump when it battles dangerous United VC in the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix today at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

Action starts at 7 p.m. with th Tornadoes hunting for a crucial win that will revive their campaign in this prestigious womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club league bankrolled by Asics, Mueller, Mikasa, Senoh, Team Rebel Sports, Bizooku, UCPB Gen, Cocolife, Hotel Sogo and Data Project.

Prior to that, Petron seeks its 12th consecutive win when it tangles with resurgent Generika-Ayala at 2 p.m. while Cignal and PLDT Home Fibr jockey for position in the 4:15 encounter of this battle that also has ESPN5 and 5Plus as broadcast partners.

Petron and F2 Logistics, two of the best clubs in the country today, already bagged the twice-to-beat edge in the quarterfinals, leaving the race for the last two incentives wide open for PLDT (7-5), Cignal (6-6) and United VC (5-5) to vie.

Two-time champion Foton, meanwhile, is struggling.

After winning its opening-day match over United VC, the Tornadoes suffered a string of misfortune, prompting them to replace Selime Ilyasoglu of Turkey with Milagros Collar of Spain while bringing back

Dindin Manabat, who campaigned in the prestigious V.Premier League in Japan. Still, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t effective as the Tornadoesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; slide had extended to nine games, sending them all the way to the bottom of the team standings with a 1-9 win-loss card. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to finally end our losing streak. Our lone win this conference is also against them (United VC) so we hope we can do it again on Tuesday,â&#x20AC;? said Foton coach Aaron Velez, who will bank on Collar, Courtney Felinski, Elaine Kasilag, Maika Ortiz, Shaya Adorador and Manabat for firepower. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coming off a nine-game losing streak is really tough. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult, but we are optimistic that we can still bounce back and redeem our morale.â&#x20AC;?

But United VC is also raring to bounce back after a tough loss to Generika-Ayala, 23-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-27, 12-15, last Thursday.

United VC will again rely on prolific hitters Kalei Mau, Yaasmeen BedartGhani, who had 33 and 25 points, respectively, in their previous match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point, we need to have as many wins as possible,â&#x20AC;? said Ylaya. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running after the twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals so we have to be at our best every game.â&#x20AC;?

DAVAO CITY:Â At 46 years of age, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary triathlete Craig Alexander needs every BIT OF INSPIRATION TO kNISH A GRUELING RACE Alexander found it in the people from the King City of the South and other venues during the Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao on Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The support, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible. It feels like Tour de France on the biking course. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve raced everywhere and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever see so many people on the bike and run courses,â&#x20AC;? said the three-time Ironman and two-time 70.3 world champion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here in Davao, support is everywhere,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole run is like a tunnel of people cheering. As an athlete, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very nice because you have moments in the race that are up and down, and sometimes you hit those hard moments and looking for reasons to push through. The crowd, the noise, it gives you motivation and inspiration.â&#x20AC;? !LEXANDER IMPROVED HIS FOURTH PLACE kNISH from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural staging of Davaoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Half Ironman, clocking in 3:52:21â&#x20AC;&#x201D;just two minutes and 51.37 seconds behind winner Markus Rolli of Germany.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of Konaâ&#x20AC;? registered 25 minutes and 19 seconds in swim; two hours and seven minutes in bike; and 1:17:14 in run.

Alexander, a member of Ironmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Famers, shared how he remains in tiptop shape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the standpoint of endurance, your heart and lungs get stronger. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard is your body. It starts to break down, you lose strength, you lose speed. So, you just have to be careful AND CHANGE YOUR TRAINING TO RElECT DIFFERENT things. I spend more time in the gym now, just working on my body to keep it healthy.â&#x20AC;?

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ironlegendâ&#x20AC;? of Australia is elated in competing with and inspiring younger triathletes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racing the younger guys is a new challenge. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always loved this sport because of it,â&#x20AC;? said Alexander. g)T S AN HONOR FOR ME AND ) FEEL lATTERED that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve inspired these young guys. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a professional athlete for 25 years,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to know that they are very appreciative. They always come up and tell me they saw my races.â&#x20AC;?

One who has been through it all, Alexander has advice for the young bloods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just set your goals and be consistent with your training. There are no secrets in this sport.

You just have to work hard.â&#x20AC;?

JEREMIAH M. SEVILLAÂ

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Casey holds on late to repeat as PGA Valspar champion M

IAMI B IAMI: Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it i â&#x20AC;&#x2122; P Paull Casey C won his second consecutive Valspar Championship on Sunday (Monday in Manila), holding off South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Louis Oosthuizen and American Jason Kokrak for a one-stroke US PGA Tour victory.

The 41-year-old Englishman stumbled with a bogey at the par-3 17th hole but two-putted FROM FEET AT TO BECOME THE kRST BACK TO BACK WINNER OF THE EVENT AT )NNISBROOK 2ESORT S Copperhead course in Palm Harbor, Florida. #ASEY HAD NEVER BEFORE DEFENDED A PROFESSIONAL title and he won for only the second time in six tries WITH A HOLE 53 0'! LEAD BY kRING A kNAL ROUND ONE OVER PAR TO kNISH HOLES ON EIGHT UNDER g4ODAY WASN T EASY BUT IT FELT VERY DIFFERENT since winning last year,â&#x20AC;? Casey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That felt LIKE MY kRST VICTORY 3INCE THEN NEW CONkDENCE ) VE FELT LIKE A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PLAYER u #ASEY EDGED 4IGER 7OODS AND 0ATRICK 2EED BY A STROKE FOR LAST YEAR S 6ALSPAR CROWN Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open champion, AND +OKRAK WHO FAILED TO WIN HIS kRST 0'! CROWN AFTER STARTS OVER EIGHT SEASONS SHARED SECOND ON 277 with two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson AND 3OUTH +OREAN )M 3UNG JAE ANOTHER STROKE ADRIFT #ASEY WHO HAS NEVER BROKEN WHEN LEADING A 53 0'! EVENT AFTER HOLES WON HIS ONLY PRIOR title when leading entering the last round at the 2009 Houston Open.

4HIS MARKS THE kRST TIME IN SEVEN YEARS THAT %UROPEAN PLAYERS HAVE WON THREE CONSECUTIVE 53 0'!

EVENTS WITH .ORTHERN )RELAND S 2ORY -C)LROY HAVING TAKEN 4HE 0LAYERS #HAMPIONSHIP LAST WEEK AND )TALY S &RANCESCO -OLINARI TAKING THE !RNOLD 0ALMER )NVITATIONAL TWO WEEKS AGO

Woes for No. 1 Johnson 4OP RANKED $USTIN *OHNSON ONE ADRIFT AT THE START

FAILED TO MAKE A BIRDIE AND shot 74 to share sixth with 3PAIN S *ON 2AHM AND !MERICAN 2YAN !RMOUR ON 4HE POOR ROUND SNAPPED *OHNSON S RUN OF CONSECUTIVE ROUNDS IN THE S THE LONGEST SUCH STREAK OF HIS CAREER OR BY any tour player this season.

Casey opened with a birdie but stumbled EARLY (E FOUND A BUNKER AND TOOK BOGEY AT THREE THEN FOLLOWED A BIRDIE AT THE PAR kFTH WITH BOGEYS AT SIX AFTER kNDING DEEP ROUGH OFF THE TEE AND SEVEN ON THREE PUTTS FROM FEET Oosthuizen began with an eagle, holing at 82FOOT BUNKER SHOT AT THE PAR OPENING HOLE (E MADE BOGEY AT THE PAR kFTH BUT BIRDIED THE SIXTH and dropped his approach to three feet to birdie the par-5 11th and share the lead at eight-under. #ASEY BLASTED OUT OF A BUNKER TO TWO FEET AND BIRDIED THE PAR TH TO SEIZE A ONE SHOT LEAD OVER /OSTHUIZEN AND +OKRAK WHO BIRDIED THE PAR TH AND PAR TH TO JOIN THE HUNT #ASEY COULDN T SAVE PAR FROM FEET AFTER kNDING A BUNKER AT THE PAR TH BUT RESTORED HIS EDGE ON A BIRDIE AT THE par-5 14th after dropping his approach two feet from the cup. /OSTHUIZEN FELL BACK WITH A BOGEY AT BUT #ASEY AFTER SAVING PAR FROM DEEP GREENSIDE ROUGH AT MISSED A TENSE kVE FOOTER AND MADE BOGEY AT THE PAR TH FALLING BACK INTO A SHARE OF THE LEAD WITH +OKRAK +OKRAK THEN MISSED A NERVY EIGHT FOOT PAR PUTT AT AND SLID BACK LEVEL WITH /OSTHUIZEN LEAVING #ASEY NEEDING A PAR AT TO WIN #ASEY S kNAL TEE SHOT FOUND A BUNKER RIGHT OF THE FAIRWAY BUT HE DROPPED his approach 22 feet from the cup then rolled his birdie try inches past the HOLE BEFORE TAPPING IN FOR THE VICTORY AFP

Q Paul Casey of England watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. AFP PHOTO

Ko Jin-young powers to LPGA Founders Cup title LOS ANGELES: South Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ko Jinyoungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seven birdies included a late string of three in a row that pushed her to a third LPGA title on Sunday (Monday in Manila) at the Founders Cup in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ko started the day four off the lead of Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liu Yu, but a bogey-free round of seven-under par 65 at Wildfire Golf Club carried her to a total of 22-under par 266 and a one-shot lead over Liu, Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carlotta Ciganda and Ameri-

can sisters Jessica and Nelly Korda.

Ko, who seized the tournament lead with birdies at 14, 15 and 16, was on the practice green keeping warmed up for a possible playoff with Liu, who arrived at the 72nd hole at 22-under but made her only bogey of the day to cap a two-under par 70 for a 21-under total of 267. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to practice anymore!â&#x20AC;? a delighted Ko told well wishers when the victory was secured, later adding

that she had played the whole round just trying to stay in the moment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about winning today,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to really focus on my game. I just tried (to play) shot by shot and not thinking about the future, just, like, now.â&#x20AC;?

Liu was trying to become just the second Chinese player to win on the LPGA tour after Feng Shanshan, who has nine titles.

She started well enough with birdies

at the second and fifth, but on a day when birdies abounded, she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find another until the par-five 15th.

That tied her with Koâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clubhouse lead, but she was unable to get past -or force a playoff -- as her par attempt at 18 slid past the edge of the cup.

Ciganda, who started the day one adrift, was 22-under through seven holes. She gave a shot back at the eighth, but her real trouble was a bogey at the par-five 11th -- perhaps

the easiest on the course, and one more birdie on the way to a three-under par 69 wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the job done.

The overnight leaders were under pressure on the back nine, not only from Ko but from both Kordas.

Jessica Korda surged up the leaderboard with an eight-under par 64 that included six birdies and two eagles -- at the 11th and 15th.

Nelly Korda joined the group sharing second with a final-round 66.

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all aiming for a top finish when the Philippine Golf Tour Asia EVENT IS FIRED OFF ON 7EDNESDAY IN 3ILANG #AVITE 4HE SIX ARE AMONG THE INVITEES TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP SERVing as the penultimate leg of the second PGT Asia through 2018-19 PUT UP BY )#43) WITH (UANG AND FORmer fellow national team mainstays &OO AND /NG MARKING THEIR RETURN TO local turf where they fought many a battle with the local aces during their amateur days.

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3PAIN S -ARCOS 0ASTOR WHO TOPPED the recent PGT Q-School at the WIND RAKED 3PLENDIDO IS ALSO IN the fold along with American Ben Weir, Taiwanese Wang Tsung Chieh, Yang Fei Hao and Lee Chao Ha and 4EEGAN -OORE AND $EAN &OURIE OF South Africa and Thai Kammalas .AMUANGRUK &ORMER !SIA S .O AND *APAN 0'! 4OUR CAMPAIGNER *UVIC 0AGunsan has also signed up for both EVENTS ORGANIZED BY 0ILIPINAS 'OLF 4OURNAMENTS )NC JOINING REIGNING PGT Order of Merit winner and defending CHAMPION *OBIM Carlos as spearheads of the local chalLENGE IN THE EVENT THAT ALSO FEATURES FELLOW TOP GUNS *HONNEL !BABA

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laden foreign delegation boosted by PGTA leg winNERS $AVID 'LEESON AND $AMIEN *ORDAN OF !USTRALIA

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3UMMIT 0OINT VICTOR *OENARD 2ATES AND YOUNG GUNS )RA !LIDO +EANU *AHNS AND *USTIN 1UIBAN

Q Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gregory Foo eyes strong finish at PGT Asia Riviera.

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slip in the first set and became furious with himself as the second squirmed from his grasp.

He will need to tighten up his game if he is to reach next Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final with Roberto Bautista Agut waiting in the fourth round after the Spaniard defeated Italian Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be honest, I lost my focus,â&#x20AC;? said Djokovic who smashed 36 winners compared to 24 from Delbonis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I should have done better I think mentally than I have done at the end of the first two sets.

Defending champion John Isner blew Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Albert Ramos-Vinolas off court with serves touching 139 mph

as the American sealed an ultimately comprehensive 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) win to set up an intriguing match with Kyle Edmund in the last 16 after the British number one impressively saw off Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4 6-4.

In the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draw, Simona Halep kept alive hopes of regaining the world number one ranking Sunday, beating Polona Hercog 5-7, 7-6 (1), 6-2 to reach the last 16 where she will play Venus Williams.

Halep, 27, lost her place at the top of the rankings following Naomi Osakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s triumph at the Australian Open earlier this year.

But with the Japanese faltering

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas played its best when it mattered most, dismantling De La Salle University, 9-2, in an abbreviated five-inning contest to earn another crack at the UAAP softball crown on Monday at the Rizal Memorial Ballpark.

So overwhelming were the Tigresses of coach Sandy Barredo, they never gave their Taft Avenuebased counterparts room for adjustments from the moment they seized the upper hand at the bottom of the second with a three-run binge borne out of a well-executed fielderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice and a single.

Third base-girl Jessiel Tanya Belanio drove home Lealyn Guevarra, who boarded on a fielderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice leading off that productive frame that also saw relief pitcher Ma. Celyn Ojare sent two teammates crossing the plate.          First base-girl Guevarra followed Sales on base, also on choice before Trisha Mae Tiozon filled the bags with a double. Dezza Barredo, though, flied out to left bringing Ojare up the box.

Without much ado, Ojare swang a losing hurle Rica Kian May Juanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastball, sending the leather to center as Tiozon and Belanio scampered across the plate.

Four more markers in the third and a pair in the fourth wrapped the game up as game officials declared the encounter over via the mercy rule and gifting the Tigresses a fourth straigh chance to battle the nine-peat seeking Adamson Lady Falcons for the plum.

The Tigresses Irene Lumanasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Ojareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stonewall first line of defense limited the La Salle batters to measly pair of connections, all at the top of the second frame where the La Sallites scored their only two runs The UST clouters pummelled Juan, who played without relief with seven hits.

The Lady Falcons and the Tigresses start their best-of-three title series on Friday at the same venue.

Despite its rich tradition in the varsity league, which it help organized in 1938, UST hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t won the UAAP softball diadem more than once.

The only time, in fact, the then Golden Tigresses ruled was in 2010 during the varsity leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 72nd season.          Adamson, on the other hand, is batting for its 17th crown since winning the diadem first in 1998.

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Djokovic downs Delbonis, Halep enters Miami 4th round MIAMI: Novak Djokovic remains on course for a record seventh Miami Open title, but the world number one admitted to a loss of focus in a 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 victory over spirited Federico Delbonis which booked his place in the last 16.

Djokovic is hoping to eclipse Andre Agassiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six ATP crowns in South Florida over the next week and although the 31-year-old endured some shaky moments at Hard Rock Stadium, he still possessed enough quality during the key moments to see off the battling Delbonis.

The Serbian, though, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happy with letting a 5-2 advantage

UST claims UAAP softball finals berth

here on Saturday, Halep can return to the position she last held at the end of 2018 if she lands the Miami Open for the first time.

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Williams, meanwhile, swept past Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 6-1.

Elsewhere in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action, American Sloane Stephensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title defense ended in a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tatjana Maria.

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Football

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Belgium breezes past Cyprus, Germany wins

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ARIS: Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nico Schulz sealed a thrilling 3-2 win over the Netherlands IN A SEE SAW %URO QUALIkER AS *OACHIM Loewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new-look line-up survived a severe test on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

Elsewhere, World Cup finalists Croatia stumbled to a 2-1 defeat in Hungary, and Eden Hazard celebrated a century of caps with the opening goal in Belgiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-0 win over Cyprus.

A revamped Germany raced into a 2-0 lead in Amsterdam with thrilling strikes from Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry but the hosts struck back with a second half header from Matthijs De Ligt before Memphis Depay pounced for an equalizer on 63 minutes.

The four-time world champions were put under immense pressure from a Netherlands side seeking a winner but the visitors, who were booed by their own fans in a 1-1 friendly draw against Serbia last Wednesday, snatched victory in the 90th minute through 25-year-old Schulz. The Hoffenheim midkELDER WHO MADE HIS INTERNATIONAL IN !UGUST TAPPED home a loose ball after a tireless Sane had taken the defense with him on a run into the box.

The win comes after Loew took an axe to Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad ahead of the qualifying campaign in the aftermath of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calamitous World Cup elimination, when he told Bayern Munich trio Thomas Mueller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels they had no future in the national side.

Bayern stopper Manuel Neuer may also come under pressure for his place after De Ligt beat him with a lYING HEADER JUST AFTER THE RESTART .EUER

WAS ALSO slow to react as Depay pounced for the equalizer.

Dutch â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;keeper Jasper Cillesen was left with little

chance after Gnabry ended his mazy run by outwitting Virgil Van Dijk before sending a rasping long-range effort into the bottom corner in the early action.

Modric powerless Chelsea star Hazard celebrated his 100th cap by

scoring the opener in their 2-0 win over Cyprus in Group I with Michy Batshuayi grabbing the second as Real Madridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thibaut Courtois went largely untested in the Belgian goal.

Ballon dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Or winner Luka Modric was powerless to stop beaten World #UP kNALISTS #ROATIA FROM SLIP- p i n g to a 2-1 defeat to Hungary in Group E on Sunday as Mate Patkai notched a 76th minute winner in Budapest.

Croatia had struggled against Azerbaijan in their OPENING QUALIkER LAST 4HURSDAY BEFORE ESCAPING WITH A 2-1 win, but they made the perfect start in the Hungarian capital when Ante Rebic put them ahead on 13 minutes.

But Hungary pulled level through Adam Szalaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kFTH GOAL IN AS MANY GAMES AND WITH A QUARTER OF AN HOUR LEFT YEAR OLD 0ATKAI SCORED HIS kRST INTERNAtional goal to pull off a famous victory.

Scotland got back to winning ways with an uninspiring 2-0 win at perennial makeweights

Q Netherlandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defender Denzel Dumfries (left) vies with Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s midfielder Leon Goretzka during the UEFA Euro 2020 Group C qualification football match at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam

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San Marino, following an embarrassing defeat at +AZAKHSTAN IN THEIR OPENING QUALIkER Minnows Israel made it four points from their

OPENING TWO QUALIkERS AS THEY SWEPT PAST !USTRIA 4-2 thanks to an Eran Zahavi hat-trick, setting them UP NICELY FOR A TILT AT QUALIkCATION AFP

Win not enough to prevent shock Olympics exit by Morocco JOHANNESBURG: Morocco OHANNESBURG: Morocco made a shock exit Sunday from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games football qualifying competition in Africa despite defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Rabat.

The Congolese had won the first leg of the second round tie 2-0 four days ago in Kinshasa thanks to a Jackson Muleka brace and they qualified 2-1 on aggregate.

Sofiane Kiyine scored from a 27thminute penalty for Morocco, but the Congolese did not buckle under constant second half pressure.

Morocco have competed at seven Olympic football tournaments, most recently in London in 2012, while DR Congo have never qualified.

Although DR Congo is among the top African countries at senior level, they have made little impact in age-limit competitions and Olympic qualifiers are restricted to under-23 players.

Tunisia midfielder Malek Baayou was given a straight red card in the 28th minute and his team struggled to a 1-0 win over South Sudan in Ben Guerdane after a goalless first leg.

The only goal of the return match came on 61 minutes when Nassim Hnid converted a penalty and the Sudanese were reduced to 10 men after the late sending off of Peter Sunday.

Guinea survived an onslaught away to Senegal and forced a 0-0 draw in Thies to qualify for the third round after establishing a 2-1 first-leg lead.

In Lusaka, Zambia completed a double over neighbors Malawi by winning 1-0 for the second time in five days and Fashion Sakala scored the only goal in both matches.

AFP Q Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s midfielder Lucas Paqueta kicks the ball during an international friendly football match between Brazil and Panama at the Dragao stadium in Porto in preparation for the Copa America to be held in Brazil in June and July 2019.Â

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Brazil denied victory by determined Panama

PORTO, Portugal: Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw against Panama in an international friendly played at Portoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dragao Stadium.

AC Milanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lucas Paqueta claimed his first international GOAL FOR THE kVE TIME 7ORLD #UP winners before captain Adolfo Machado responded for the side in 76th place in the world rankings.

Injured Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar watched the game from the stands as he recovers from a fractured right foot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The performance wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t brilliant but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t below par ei-

ther,â&#x20AC;? coach Tite said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we go to the Copa America we will make more accurate CHOICES TO BE MORE EFkCIENT u The Selecao opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark.

-IDkELDER 0AQUETA WAS ON THE end of a deep Casemiro cross to volley home at the back post.

Skipper Machado brought the teams level four minutes later.

Erick Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; central free kick found the centre-back near the penalty spot who lobbed his longdistance header over a stunned Ederson who appealed for offside.

Everton attacker Richarlison came close to bagging his sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second as HIS EFFORT SMASHED THE CROSSBAR kVE minutes after the break.

Real Madridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Casemiro had two chances to win the game for Titeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outkT WITH A HEADER AND A POWERFUL SHOT with quarter of an hour remaining.

Both teams made a wave of substitutions in the closing moments and Eder Militao went close with an injury-time header.

Next for Brazil is Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly against the Czech Republic as they prepare to host this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Copa America which starts on June 14.

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Spursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new stadium stages first match LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino said everyone connected with Tottenham Hotspur â&#x20AC;&#x153;needed to cryâ&#x20AC;? after the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new stadium finally staged its first football match.

The 62,000-seat arena, close to the north London clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old home of White Hart Lane, has been beset by delays and reports of spiralling costs which, according to some estimates, have reached ÂŁ1 billion ($1.32 billion, 1.17 billion euros).

But Sunday saw it play host to a maiden test event, with Tottenhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Under-18 side beating their Southampton counterparts 3-1.

Club officials hope Spursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; senior team will play their first match at the new ground, a Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace, on April 3.

Spursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Bennett wrote his name into the history books by scoring the first ever goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a wonderful curling strike from the edge of the box that flew into the borttom corner.

Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match was the first of

two test events required in order to receive relevant safety certificates from Haringey council, with the second of these coming when a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;legendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team plays Inter Milan on Saturday.

Pochettino has been linked with vacancies at Real Madrid and Manchester United but the Argentinian has repeatedly made clear his wish to still be in charge when the senior Spurs side play at the new ground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is unbelievable, it is so difficult to explain in only a few words,â&#x20AC;? he said as he surveyed the scene on Sunday.

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BY IZA IGLESIAS

O kick off its 20th year on stage, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group mounts the Manila production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angels in America: Millennium Approachesâ&#x20AC;? anew with some of the most critically acclaimed actors of a generation.

An updated and groundbreaking masterpiece to challenge a phenomenal cast, it stars Art AcuĂąa as Roy Cohn, Pinky Amador as the Angel, Angeli Bayani as Harper Pitt, Topper Fabregas as Prior Walter, Cherie Gil as Hannah Pitt, Nelsito Gomez as Louis Ironson, Andoy Ranay as Belize, and Markki Stroem as Joe Pitt.

4HE kRST PART OF 4ONY +USHnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s epic set in 1980s New York City, zooms in on the lives of two couples. Prior Walter is abandoned by his lover, Louis, when he contracts the AIDS virus, while a closeted gay lawyer named Joe Pitt struggles with his marriage to his pill-popping wife, Harper. Fate brings these four troubled characters together as they explore the questions on love, justice, identity and change.

Among the 20th centuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dekNING WORKS OF DRAMATIC ART THE play has the the most number of Tony nominations and broke records with 10 wins, including Best Play and Best Revival of a Play. It also won a Pulitzer Prize FOR $RAMA PROVING HOW +USHnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work remains potent and relevant as concerns as when it premiered on Broadway over 25

understand a disease that is on the rise in the Philippines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We learned more about what HIV- AIDS is. What we want to do now is to prevent its spread as opposed to keeping it hidden and taboo as it was in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s,â&#x20AC;?

Stroem shared.

Gomez agreed in saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, you can live a normal life with HIV and AIDS as long as you get your-

years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A n g e l s i n Ame r i c a i s about life and hope in the he ath face of death ir; and despair; ur and about our ctinterconnectedness as a communityy and how wee D NEED TO kND a way to discuss ourr differences by finding common ground,â&#x20AC;? director Q Pinky Amador Bobby Garcia, who also directed the play in Manila back in d in a video message self tested. There 1995, stated are pills that you can take. It ess conference. during a press will still be in your system but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to pass it Timely staging anymore to anyone so it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t According to the cast, the staging be contagious. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to know about of Angels is very timely with the this because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a lot of need for the new generation to

Q Nelsito Gomez and Topper Fabregas

stigma especially in the Philippines, and a big part of that is also because of religion, which makes people scared to talk about the condition. But not just gay people can get it anymore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; men can get it, women can get it, everyone can get it.â&#x20AC;?

And sadly as other countries control the incidence of the disease, as of December 2018, the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines

(HARP) records 32 new cases of HIV and AIDS a day in the country. The highest incidence is among those in the age range of 25 to 34 with 27,000 people infected last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we learned is how

Q Markki Stroem and Cherie Gril

ignorant the people were at the time the play was written and so what comes with that is ignorance. Calling it a gay plague, dividing a community, politics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so it becomes so divisive because it hit one sector of society where the conservatives did not like to acknowledge that it existed. How this ignorance was used as a weapon against this community towards the other people who do not know anyt anything about it,â&#x20AC;? Amador noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until now, hindi pa din h natatanggal yung y stigma.

Sasabihin nila, Sa â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ayaw â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A kitang hawakan, ha baka mahawa m ako sa â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yo.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bakla ka kaya kay kay may AIDS,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Babae AID kang kan nagbebenta ng katawan k kaya ka may A I D S .â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ngayon, meron Nga nang mga support groups we need grou to help he end that stigma,â&#x20AC;? she said. stigm Lastly, Gil reLas called that even if the pl play was based on th the premise of AIDS which now p people are already aware of and that many know how to deal with the problem, it still basically led people more into the idea of mortality and with everything

THAT +USHNER PUT INTO THIS PLAY such as politically, socially or humilitarily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is very relevant being that the world has come to a place where there is more confusion beyond AIDS, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of the human plague in fact that has hit our own inner societies in the world, not just in America. And this would basically lead us hopefully to a place where we could all ask the question, where are we going from here? What kind of changes do we want to make? And because it speaks about life itself, we all wonder about what truly matters. Not only that, it brings us to religion, or to our beliefs. What else do we hold on to at the end of the day,â&#x20AC;? Gil shared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So for me, personally, as I listen to these words everyday, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I will ever become the same person I was yesterday.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve arrived to a place where I may be hitting the third chapter of my life. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say and a lot of it has awakened many questions as to how I would like to spend each and every moment of my life. So it is relevant in that very core, regardless of what your beliefs are religiously, politically or even emotionally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s covering everything,â&#x20AC;? she ended.

Angels in America runs until April 7 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. The play contains strong language and mature content. Due to its subject matter, this show is strongly recommended to ages 17 years old and above.

Late message of thanks from Kris most welcome H

GUESS

WHO Who frightened whom?

THIS feisty showbiz lady (FSL) has always been proud of her discoveries about her philandering actor-husband 0!( 3HE D TALK ABOUT kGHTing with the women whom 0!( lIRTED Once PAH was linked to a beauty queen-actress (BQA) when they started working on a movie together.

FSL, however, had an uncanny way of knowing despite PAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repeated denials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daig pa niya ang canine unit sa talas ng pang-amoy niya, â&#x20AC;? such is a befitting description of FSL. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One day, BQA was conkNED AT AN UNDISCLOSED HOSpital, pero natunton niya (FSL) kung saang hospital yun. Immediately, she called up the hospital, got connected to BQAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room and threatened her that if she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get discharged in 15 minutes, susugurin niya â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to!â&#x20AC;?

Frightened, BQA had to secure a discharge slip from the hospital despite her doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice to stay.

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OWEVER late this piece, this columnist considers it is timeless.

When without appointments, our regular early afternoons are about taking three-in-one (creamy white) coffee while puffing at the cheapest local cigarette brand at a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;cafĂŠ.â&#x20AC;? We usually leave our mobile phone (surely, you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to know which outdated Nokia model it is, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s useful anyway) sitting on our mini-dresser inside our cramped room.

We only get to our CP once we get home, after say a little more than an hour of coffee break best savored when engaged in a typical neighborhood huddle. Only then do we get to scroll through text messages waiting to be read and replied to.

M a r c h 7 , T h u r s d ay t i m e d a t 2 : 10 p . m . , o n l y t h e s e n d e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s number registered. It was a text

VIGNETTES RONNIE CARRASCO 3RD message of thanks for the two columns we wrote, which she found to be heartwarming pieces â&#x20AC;&#x153;from a person who has never benefited from my existence.â&#x20AC;?

A significant bit of history likewise came with the message, taking us back 24 years ago when we had worked together in a TV show on GMA.The SENDER WAS +RIS !QUINO NO LESS &ROM whom she got our number no longer mattered, her gesture did.

The Queen of All Media â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thanked this columnist for taking a stand on her behalf. Over which current issue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Falcis, the

Gretchen, the Phillip-Bong Go? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; +RIS DIDN T SAY An exchange of text messages ensued, with us telling her that way before any â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or all â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of those â&#x20AC;&#x201D; issues cropped up, we (in most instances) have taken the cudgels for her (the one involving Jay Sonza calling her son Bimby â&#x20AC;&#x153;baklainâ&#x20AC;? was perhaps our â&#x20AC;&#x153;most majorâ&#x20AC;? defense weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever mounted in print).

Having concurrently worked W I T H + R I S I N g 3 T A R T A L K u AND IN 046 S g4HE +RIS !QUINO Show,â&#x20AC;? as in more than two decades ago) though didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow us as much time for communication.

Like this piece, thanking as well as looking back on her part is never too LATE !ND +RIS IS ALWAYS most welcome.

Q Kris Aquino knows how to acknowledge good deeds given her â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two decades late.

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Pia Wurtzbach, Dua Lipa and Nadine Lustre lead online shopping concert ONLINE shopping app Lazada is blending shopping and entertainment, ushering in a new era of â&#x20AC;&#x153;shoppertainmentâ&#x20AC;? as it celebrates its seventh anniversary on March 27.

The Lazada app will be offering jaw dropping discounts up to 90 percent off. They will also introduce new experiences for its customers as they get additional discounts and attractive vouchers when they play games such as LazGame, Popping Balloons, Birthday Blast, and Fruit Slash where they can earn cupcake points with Q Pia Wurtzbach INSTRAGRAM PHOTO Q Dua Lipa every game and exchange these for Robinsons Land. We will be giving shoppers can tune in on March 26 the favorite brand vouchers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To celebrate our birthday on up to 50 percent off on the reserva- to witness the in-app livestreamMarch 27, we will have 80 million TION FEE 7E ARE THE kRST E COMMERCE ing of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Partyâ&#x20AC;? concert as items for sale. We will have up to platform in Southeast Asia to allow Grammy and Brit Awards winner 90 percent discount and of course, customers to buy a home,â&#x20AC;? said and British popstar Dua Lipa shares 70 million vouchers. Last year we #HIEF %XECUTIVE /FkCER OF ,AZADA the stage with some of Southeast sell cars in our app, and today, for Philippines Ray Alimurung in a Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest stars, including the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Multi-Media THE kRST TIME YOU CAN NOW BUY A press event.

On the eve of the anniversary, Princessâ&#x20AC;? Nadine Lustre, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolute condo unit and a town home in

Q Nadine Ilustre Performerâ&#x20AC;? Sam Concepcion and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. g&OR OUR kRST SHOPPERTAINMENT event, we are livestreaming our super party concert leading up to our mega birthday straight from Jakarta starting 8 p.m. only on the Lazada app. Our super party concert will be headlined by Dua Lipa. We are also

inviting to perform Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion and the event will be hosted by Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach,â&#x20AC;? Alimurung noted.

Launched in 2012, Lazada is present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It offers the widest range of products in categories from beauty, fashion, and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, sports equipment and groceries. The expanded grocery business also adds more than 160,000 products, ranging from high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen and chilled meats and seafood, premium specialty products, baby food and toys, and daily necessities such as toiletries, home, and pet care. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited.

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Roles kids can play this summer

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OW that the schoolyear is over, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to complement childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learnings inside the classroom with plenty of real life experiences.

A suggestion for the parents is to take the children for some roleplaying fun at KidZania Manila where they get to learn the value of money and work, all while donning a uniform and having the time of their lives.

Here are some of the roles to try out this summer: Play nurse and take care of baby dolls at the hospital.

Young ladies always play with dolls and pretend to be parents.

Now, they get to fulfill their dreams of caring for babies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; washing, dressing up, and putting them to sleep â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and exercising essential responsibilities at their young age inside the

Baby Care Training Center. They become more compassionate towards others in the process.

Produce actual medicine in a laboratory. At the Laboratories Product Lab, children increase their knowledge as they learn about the medicinal properties of plants, perform lab experiments, and manufacture medicine with the help of an expert.

Sing or play an instrument at the music studio. Let the kids show their creativity as they create their own tunes and sing songs at the Music studio. The job also gives them an unforgettable experience of recording a song they can play over and over again.

Serve shoppers at the supermarket. Allow young ones to discover the value of hard work at the Supermarket and let them value collaboration as they experience being cashiers, bagger, or stockers.

Deliver news or try hosting at the TV studio. Kids get to improve their communication skills in an extra exciting setting as they deliver newscast and become part of a live broadcast inside ABS-CBNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TV studio.

KidZania is an interactive kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; city combining inspiration, fun, and learning through realistic role play for kids 4 to 17 years old.

Kids can independently explore A KID SIZED CITY WITH OVER EStablishments and more than 100 role-playing activities.

Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be GREAT GLOBAL CITIZENS

Q Start â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em young caring for babies to exercise essential responsibilities at a young age.

Ballet classes for parents and children 16-year-old kiddie talent PERFECT for kids and parents who want to bond this summer, Sunshine Place is rehosting Ballet for Kids and Adults at Little Ballerina School of Dance (LBSD).

Class schedule for toddlers and kids is from April 22 to May 27, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., respectively.

Class schedule for adults is from April 30 to May 23, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Recital will be on May 30.

A free trial course open to everyone will be held on April 9, at the 4/F Dance Studio, Sunshine Place Senior Recreation Center, 56 Jupiter St. Brgy, Bel-Air, Makati City from 4 to 5 p.m. for

competition returns

Q Moms and kids can now bond over ballet classes.

toddlers and kids, and 5 to 6 p.m. for adults.

LBSD is a member of the Association of Ballet Academies of

the Philippines, Inc. (ABAP) and Australian Conservatoire of Ballet (ACB). LBSD is headed by Pamela Angela Ramos, instructor for Adult Ballet Class while kids class will be handled by Michelle Condeno.

Adult class is open to all beginners or those who took ballet classes before. An adult ballerina can reap these BENEkTS STRENGTH ENDURANCE

COORDINATION lEXIBILITY POSture, improved energy, cognitive development, weight loss and CONkDENCE LBSD with teaching ballet children as its core advocacy, aims to cultivate young childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innate joy of move-

ment and freedom of expression.

Through participation, children learn to move in a child centered learning environment that encourages exploration, independence and social interaction. They are motivated to continue with dance throughout childhood and beyond, acquiring the skills and attitude necessary for leading healthy and active lives. Its dance curriculum is designed to allow children to participate in dance activities that are developmentally appropriate, helping facilitate the learning of dance skills at a later age.

For inquiries, please contact Pamela Angela Ramos at 0917 650-5170 or littleballerinaschoolofdance@gmail.com

A big â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Run for the Little Onesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ON April 6, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) NCR South will be hosting a special event called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Run for the Little Onesâ&#x20AC;? at SM by the Bay, Diokno Boulevard, Pasay City.

The Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is an international NON PROkT ORGANIZATION FOR CHILdren now present and operating in over 190 countries all over the world. Its ministry in the Philippines began in 1952. Now, with over 50 chapters nationwide, CEF

is considered the largest and most extensive missionary outreach for children in our country today.

The ministry of CEF NCR South, covering the cities of Pasay, ParaĂąaque, Las PiĂąas, Muntinlupa, Bacoor Cavite, and San Pedro and BiĂąan in Laguna, is now reaching over 100,000 children weekly through its Good News Club and Elementary and High

School Values Education Classes in partnership with some 150 local churches, the Department of Education, and LGUs. Run for Little Ones will help raise awareness of the vital role of the family and community in the upbringing of children, as well as help of CEF NCR South. Also, the amount that will be raised will go to the construction of CEF NCR

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South Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, which will be used for the training of the volunteers, production of free materials, and a regular site for the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camp.

This event is a one-day activity that consists of Fun Run with distance of 1KM, 3KM and 5KM. Individual can run either with their family, friends and with their pet if they so desire. Simultaneous with this event is art activity and other kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities.

CONFIDENT young talents from all over the Philippines are about TO FULkLL THEIR BIG DREAMS OF BEcoming the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next celebrity idol this summer, as Ever Malls OFkCIALLY OPENS THE APPLICATION FOR Ever Kiddie Stars Year 16!

Now on its 16th year of search for the cutest, smartest, and super talented boys and girls, the Kiddie Stars 2019 is excited to welcome its new batch of budding celebrity idols beginning this March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very happy to again give talented kids from all over the country this wonderful, once-in-alifetime opportunity to shine and get their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;artistaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; potentials discovered. Just the sight of these kids on stage gives a huge amount of joy to their parents, families, relatives, friends and even our shoppers,â&#x20AC;? shared Chie Arao-Santos, Ever Group of Companies Corporate Marketing Head. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with previous editions, Year 16 promises to be a momentous, life-changing event for the most deserving grand winner, as he and SHE WILL TAKE HOME TOP PRIZES THAT includes a trip to Hong Kong for two and cash,â&#x20AC;? Arao-Santos added.

The successful Ever Kiddie Stars TALENT SEARCH HAS BECOME AN INlUential annual platform for kids to showcase their exceptional talents in singing, acting, dancing, and many more.

Among the past grand winners who shot their way to stardom are Joshua Cadelina (first EKS grand winner, 2004) who became an ABS-CBN talent and starred in many top-rating shows; Nicole Jeremiah Dulalia (2005), who had numerous roles in TV dramas; Timothy Lambert Chan (2007),

WHO MADE STRIDES IN SHOWBIZ DOing TV commercials and shows; Ma. Jacie Gwyne Odiver (2007), who became a commercial model and former ambassadress of goodwill for the Mother Earth Foundation where she represented the Philippines in a pageant; and Byron Spark Ortile (2008), who pursued his passion for acting as he starred on various TV programs and commercials.

Open to all cute, smart, and talented boys and girls aged four to eight years old (at the time of the search), eligible contestants are requested to prepare and submit COMPLETELY kLLED UP AND SIGNED BY the parent/s or guardian/s) application form with the required attachments: one 5R close-up picture and one full-body picture (both colored) taken with light make up only; original and photocopy of the conTESTANT S BIRTH CERTIkCATE ORIGINAL copy will be returned after proper verification); photocopy of two government-issued IDs of parents or legal guardian.

All requested documents (application form, signed contest waiver and requirements) must be submitted to the Mall Admin /FkCE OF BOTH MALLS OR AT THE -ALL Atrium. Submission of applications on the chosen screening day is until 5 p.m.

Screening schedules and mall branches are as follow: Commonwealth (April 13 and 27) AND -ANILA 0LAZA -AY Screening of applicants will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. only.

3EMI kNALS WILL BE ON -AY while the Grand Finals will be on June 2 which will be held at Ever Commonwealth.

Q Kiddie Stars 2018 grand winners Sean Kevin Inocencio and Camille Ronquillo.

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BY EUGENE SHEFFER

»HOROSCOPE Today’s Birthday (03/26/19). Study and explore new territory this year. Career advancement comes through steady action. Enjoy family fun this summer, before a professional job shifts focus. Push to achieve a career goal next winter, leading to a homebody phase.

Prioritize love, creative passion and contribution.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t reveal your secrets all at once, with Venus in Pisces. Maintain mystery. Fantasies abound. Allow yourself more quiet time. Finish old jobs, and rest peacefully.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re especially popular this month, with Venus in Pisces. Social activities benefit your career. Group activities go well. Share what you love.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Assume authority.

Take on more responsibility, with Venus in Pisces. Watch for career opportunities this month. If you pass the test, you can rise a level.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Set goals, and plan your next adventure. Travel, explore and study over the next month, with Venus in Pisces. Discover new worlds.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Find a sweet deal.

Expect expenditures and track payments. Review family finances this month, with Venus in Pisces. Discover ways to save and increase your assets.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Collaborate on creative projects. Partnerships flow with greater ease this month, with Venus in Pisces. Compromise on details. Develop your feminine side.

Listen and weave together.

» SUDOKU

BY NANCY BLACK LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Get into a fun work and health phase. Your physical efforts get energized, with Venus in Pisces. Enunciate feminine elements. Provide exceptional results.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re especially lucky in love, with Venus in Pisces. Benefit from artistic efforts this month. Practice hobbies, passions and talents. Explore new ways to create beauty.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Your home is your love nest. Enjoy domestic arts and crafts, with Venus in Pisces.

Focus on home and family. Increase comfort and beauty.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Trust your heart. Creative expression flowers this month, with Venus in Pisces.

You’re especially brilliant with art, music and words. Write and issue communications.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Gather new income. The next month, with Venus in Pisces, can get quite profitable.

Expand boundaries to discover your peak professional performance zone.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) -- Today is a 9 -- You feel especially beloved this month, with Venus in your sign. Polish and beautify your personal presentation with a new style or look. You’re irresistible.

(Astrologer Nancy Black continues her mother Linda Black’s legacy horoscopes column. She welcomes comments and questions on Twitter, @LindaCBlack. For more astrological interpretations like today’s Gemini horoscope, visit Linda Black Astrology by clicking daily horoscopes, or go to www.nancyblack.com.)

NANCY BLACK. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

BY ROGER SEVILLA

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