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HINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping said he is willing to work with Filipino leader Rodrigo Duterte to continuously lift their countries’ relationship of comprehensive strategic cooperation to new levels. “I attach great im- ippines ties,” Xi said when to celebrate the 45th anniportance to the devel- exchanging congratulato- versary of the opment of China-Phil- ry messages with Duterte Continue on page 3
PNP questions basis of UN human rights body report THE PHILIPPINE National Police questioned the basis of the report of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) on supposed human rights violations perpetrated in the course of the country’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. “I don’t know from Continue on page 2
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Rodrigo Duterte. (Xinhua / Xie Huanchi)
Army says anti-terror bill to Tausug (MAKUSUG Class) help cut funding for Reds
President Rodrigo Duterte with Gen. Archie Gamboa. (PCOO)
soldiers, pride of Sulu
Philippine Army commander, Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay.
Sulu Governor Sakur ‘Datu Shabandar’ Tan receives a commemorative token from the 11th Infantry Division during the recent graduation of MAKUSUG Class of 2020 in Indanan town. (Philippine Army) READ STORY ON PAGE 2
THE Anti-Terror bill will allow the government to cut sources of financial and logistical support for communist terrorist groups, Philippine Army commander, Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay said. “It would enable us because you know they (communist terrorist groups) are still espousing armed violence to Continue on page 8
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PNP questions basis of UN human rights body report Continued from page 1 what facts they (United Nations) based ‘yung ginawa (nilang report). Kami, meron kami black and white to support our stand and we (have always) observed always human rights and the (rules) of operation of the PNP since 2016. The Bill of Rights is just right there, which the PNP observed,” said PNP chief, Gen. Archie Gamboa. Gamboa said the international body’s accusation against the government has always been the same. “(The) allegations of United Nations, well, ganun naman palagi sila.
They always accuse the PNP, they always accuse the Philippine government and maraming human rights violations but mind them, we have (investigated) all the operations that we have conducted and all those anomalies in the campaign, we follow procedures in dealing with them,” he said. He also assured that the police are following procedures in anti-illegal drug operations and all those who commit violations would be punished. Malacañang earlier refused to heed several recommendations of the OHCHR to improve the human rights situation
in the Philippines, saying these are grounded on “faulty conclusions”. The OHCHR, in its report on the situation of human rights in the Philippines, took note of alleged widespread and systematic killings, the arbitrary deprivation of liberty, and violations of the right to health of drug offenders. The report also focused on the “worrying new laws and amendments” to strengthen public order and counter-terrorism, “which risk eroding constitutional and other legal protections”. (Christopher Lloyd Caliwan, with a report from the Mindanao Examiner.)
Remote enrollment, ipinatutupad ng DepEd MULING NAGPAALALA ang Department of Education (DepEd) sa publiko na hindi kinakailangang pisikal na magtungo ang mga magulang at magaaral sa paaralan para sa enrollment upang patuloy na mapairal ang physical distancing at health standards ng Department of Health (DOH) at Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF). Sa halip, ang mga magulang ng mga papasok na Grade 1 to 12 learners ay kokontakin ng kanilang adviser mula sa nagdaang taon para sa remote enrollment. Maaari ring ang magulang o taga-pangalaga ang tatawag o kokontak sa adviser, sa pamamagitan ng mga numerong nilaan ng paaralan para sa enrollment procedures. May mga enrollment focal person (EFP) din na tatanggap ng tawag at sasagot sa mga katanun-
gan ng mga magulang ng Kindergarten, transferees, Balik-Aral, at ALS learners sa bawat paaralan. Maglalabas ang DepEd field offices ng listahan ng contact information ng mga paaralan. Bago pa man ang June 1 enrollment, nakapagsagawa na rin ang DepEd ng apat na national orientation upang ipaunawa sa mga magulang, kaguruan at mga opisyal ng kagawaran sa ibat ibang antas ang alituntunin sa isang buwang enrollment period. Nag labas na rin ang kagawaran ng mga FAQs upang mabilis na maunawaan ang mga katanungan ukol sa enrollment guidelines. Kasabay ng unang araw ng remote enrolment, isasagawa rin ng DepEd ang virtual launch ng 2020 Brigada Eskwela (BE) at Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) upang tumulong sa mga paaralan at stakeholder sa enrollment
at paghahanda sa darating na pagbubukas ng klase. Ang 2020 BE at OBE na may temang na “Pagpapanatili ng Bayanihan Tungo sa Kalidad na Edukasyon para sa Kabataan” ay pagpapakita ng pinagsama-samang kontribusyon at pagsisikap ng mga stakeholders upang magbigay tulong sa paaralan at komunidad na nakaayon sa Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan ng Kagawaran. Nakatuon ang Brigada ngayong taon sa paghihikayat ng mga partners para matiyak na may angkop naa kagamitan para sa ligtas at matiwasay na pagsasagawa ng iba’t-ibang uri ng distance learning. Maglalagay rin ng mga Public Assistance Command Centers sa central, regional, at schools division level sa buong bansa upang makatulong sa enrollment at pagbubukas ng klase sa Agosto 24. (Mindanao Examiner)
Tausug (MAKUSUG Class) soldiers, pride of Sulu SULU – The Philippine Army thanked Governor Sakur Tan for his support in various, including its community and humanitarian programs in the southern province of Sulu where it recently graduated over 230 new soldiers. Tan, a respected and influential leader, was the honored guest during the Closing Ceremony and Entrustment of Firearms of Candidate Soldier Course (MAKUSUG) Class 620-2020 held the training school of the 11th Infantry Division in Camp Bud Datu in Indanan town. The class was the first
DILG says no spraying of disinfectant on people THE DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has reminded the public that the misting and spraying disinfectant chemical on people is still banned. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año also told all local government executives and other agencies under the DILG to strictly follow his order after a 31-year old police doctor Captain Casey Gutierrez died from inhaling disinfectant inside a quarantine facility in Pasig City. “Ikinalulungkot
namin ang pangyayaring ito lalo pa’t nilinaw naman ng DILG at ng Department of Health (DOH) noong Abril pa na mapanganib sa kalusugan ang misting at spraying,” he said, citing, DOH’s Memorandum 2020-0157, stating that there is no evidence to support large-scale misting, fogging, or spraying indoor or outdoor with disinfecting agents kills the coronavirus. “LGUs and all public and private establishments are reminded that misting causes additional
health concern because pathogens may be dispersed further, may result to skin irritation and inhalation of chemicals, and could even cause environmental pollution,” he said. In a DILG advisory dated April 18, Año advised LGUs to prohibit the use of disinfection tents, misting chambers or sanitation booths for individuals without personal protective equipment. It said commonly used chemical disinfectants such as hypochlorite are irritants to the skin and
the mucous membrane (eyes, nose, and throat) and may have adverse effects when inhaled. There are also limited studies that support the effectiveness of the chemical disinfectant. “Bagamat maganda ang intensyon ng misting, nilinaw na po ng DOH na hindi ito mainam sa kalusugan. Let’s be informed of the dos and don’ts as we continue to fight Covid-19 in a concerted and scientific-based efforts and strategy,” he said. (Zamboanga Post)
batch of Tausug soldiers, who were trained by the 11th Infantry Division, under Major General Corleto Vinluan Jr. During the historic ceremony, Tan emphasized the important role of Tausugs in peace-building “Sa lahat ng estratehiya ng pamahalaan sa pagsugpo ng terorismo, ito ang pinaka-epektibo. Matutulungan ninyo ang inyong pamilya lalo na ang komunidad sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan. Huwag kayong magpagamit sa kasamaan at gawin sa tama ang inyong sinumpaan,” he said. The class name MAKUSUG (Muslim at Kristiyano, Unang Susulong Upang Gapiin ang Terrorismo sa Sulu) Class composed of 217 men and 20 women - all Tausugs – underwent rigid training and discipline under the tutelage of Colonel Wendell Basat. Basat said the class name reflects the soldiers’ commitment in maintaining peace in Sulu, also called Lupah Sug. “The military profession knows no religion. Muslims and Christians alike are truly committed in preventing lawlessness in Sulu,” he said, adding, the new soldiers are now members of the 11th Infantry Division. He said for four months, the recruits had undergone various skills training such as Marksmanship, Field Survival, Land Navigation, Map Reading and Field
Training Exercises with the aim of equipping them with the best military disciplines and principles. Their graduation, he said, pushed through despite the pandemic while maintaining the necessary health protocols throughout the ceremony. No visitors had been allowed to attend the ceremony as part of the quarantine guidelines imposed by the Sulu Task Force on Covid-19 and the Department of Health. Vinluan also said they endeavored to prioritize residents of Sulu in its recruitment for both regular and special enlistment of candidate soldiers. “The purpose is not only to help their families but at the same time to enable the Tausugs become one with the Armed Forces of the Philippines in sustaining peace in their homeland,” he said. He encouraged the new privates to become productive soldiers. “Huwag ninyong kakalimutan lahat ng naituro sa inyo ng 11DTS (11th Infantry Division Training School) at lakasan ang loob sa lahat ng hamon ng buhay. Kayo ay magiging kaagapay na sa pagsasakatuparan ng ating misyon upang makamit ang tunay na kapayapaan at kaunlaran dito sa ating bayan,” he said. (Zamboanga Post and Mindanao Examiner)
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Continued from page 1 establishment of diplomatic ties. Both China and the Philippines are at a critical moment for development, Xi stressed in his message, noting that the two countries share broad prospects for cooperation. Xi said China feels empathy for the Philippines amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) epidemic, and is ready to work with the Philippine side to overcome the difficulties together. Good Neighbors China and the Philippines are good neighbors with profound traditional friendship, Xi said, noting that over the past 45 years of diplomatic relations, China-Philippines ties have made remarkable progress. In recent years, in particular, Xi said, the two countries have deepened their political mutual trust, continuously expanded cooperation in various areas, and achieved fruitful results in Belt and Road cooperation, bringing concrete benefits to the two peoples and contributing to regional
stability and development. In his message, Duterte said friendship and kinship between the Philippine and Chinese people have been lasting for a thousand years. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1975, the friendship between the two countries has developed steadily. Currently, Duterte said global security and stability continue to face challenges and non-traditional security threats such as the Covid-19 pandemic have become increasingly prominent, adding that it is of great importance to further consolidate Philippines-China partnership. Duterte said the Philippine side takes China as a close neighbor and an important partner, and is ready to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperation and facilitate peace, development and prosperity of the two countries by upholding the principle of peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation. Agreements Late last year, Beijing
and Manila agreed to join hands and work together to further develop the comprehensive strategic cooperative relationship between the two countries. Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua, who was in Manila in October, said that China is ready to work with the Philippines to implement the consensus reached between the top leaders of the two countries. Hu said China has strong interests in cooperation with the Philippines on building the China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and integrating the projects with the Philippines’ “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program. “We should broaden our cooperation in trade and investment, strengthen our economic ties, fast-track our cooperation on important projects, and in this way can we harvest more substantial fruits of cooperation,” Hu said. Hu also said China and the Philippines should strengthen cooperation on the regional and multilateral levels. He called for close communication
PMA 89 grad is new Western Mindanao police chief
Brig. Gen. Jesus Cambay. ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Philippine Military Academy Class 1989 has taken over as the new regional police chief in Western Mindanao, replacing Brigadier General Froilan Quidilla, who has retired at age 56. Brigadier General Jesus Cambay Jr. was previ-
ously the Deputy Regional Director for Administration and Deputy Director for Operations in Western Visayas, and was largely credited for the 2018 peaceful and orderly rehabilitation of Boracay Island as commander of the 600-strong Metro Boracay Task Force helping the De-
partment of Environment and Natural Resources. He was also awarded during last year’s 118th Police Service Anniversary for his effort in the sixmonth Boracay rehabilitation program ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. Cambay, a native of the small Ifugao town of Lagawe, also served as the Director of Philippine National Police (PNP) Intelligence Group in March this year, according to Major Helen Galvez, a regional police spokeswoman. Galvez said Cambay’s new designation has been approved by PNP Chief, General Archie Francisco Gamboa upon the recommendations of the PNP Senior Officers Placement and Promotion Board. “As the Regional Director, Brigadier General Cambay will lead the 8,000-strong men and women of the police command covering the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, and the cities of Isabela and Zamboanga,” Galvez said. (Zamboanga Post)
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte head for the main building of the presidential palace after a welcome ceremony in Manila on Nov. 20, 2018. Also in the photo is Davao Mayor and Presidential daughter Sara Carpio. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) and coordination on related issues. “China is willing to encourage well-established entrepreneurship to expand investment in the Philippines and we also hope the Philippine government to further improve the domestic business environment and to provide more support and convenience to the business cooperation between the two countries,” Hu added. Duterte, on his part, said the Philippines attaches great importance to Philippines-China relations. He said his country has been active in participating in the building of the Belt and Road Initiative. Duterte called for closer cooperation in various fields between China and the Philippines, so as to further develop the comprehensive strategic cooperative relationship between the two countries. China Projects Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Hu also signed several agreements last year and two of these are part of Duterte’s flagship infrastructure program called “Build, Build, Build” while the other four cover trade, customs, and communications. They also discussed the best ways to integrate the “Build, Build, Build” program with China’s Belt and Road Initiative as well as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. The agreements signed were the following: Davao City expressway project this project involves the construction of a 24.4km (15.1 miles) expressway within Davao City - Duterte’s hometown - connecting the Santa Ana Port to the
outer part of the city. This was proposed by the Duterte administration in order to relieve traffic congestion within the city as well as encourage economic activities from the improvement of accessibility. The project is estimated to cost around US$478.5 million and will be financed by the official development assistance (ODA) loan package from the Chinese Government. The 12-month feasibility study will be conducted by CCCC Highway Consultants Co. Ltd., a Chinese contractor. The Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) island bridge project - the feasibility study for the construction of the 5.7km (3.5 miles) Panay-Guimaras bridge and the 12.3km (7.6 miles) Guimaras-Negros bridge is set to be completed before 2020. The study was conducted by Chinese firm CCCC Highways Consultations Co., Ltd, and the funding for the project (worth US$535 million) was provided through a grant from the Chinese government. The Philippine radio equipment project - the Chinese government donated a variety of broadcasting equipment to the Presidential Communications Operations Office’s Philippine Broadcasting Service which is a state-owned regional radio station. The donation includes live broadcast equipment; FM broadcast equipment, transmitters, and medium wave transmitter equipment. The China-Aid Container Testing Equipment China will donate four sets of Mobile Container/Vehicle Inspection Systems and two sets of CT Scan Inspec-
tion Systems to the country’s Bureau of Customs. And the implementation of the Marawi Sports Complex and Central Market Projects - these two projects are part of the reconstruction program for the ruined city of Marawi. Both projects will have a total floor area of about 13,202 square meters: Sports Complex – 6,505 square meters that can hold up to 1,000 people; and Central Market – 7,148 square meters that will include a functional area and equipment rooms. Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Avocado from the Philippines to China - this agreement will see the Philippines and China develop a protocol on the phytosanitary requirements needed for the export of Hass avocados to China. In 2017, the demand for avocados in China increased more than 1000 times compared to 2011. China is now one of the Philippines’ major trading partners with an export value of $944.23 million in August 2019. In addition, it also brings in the most value of imported goods into the country with a 23.1 percent share of total imports in August 2019. China is also one of the country’s top investors with investments reaching $980 million in 2018. With China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Philippines’ Build, Build, Build program, the two countries have an aligned infrastructure development agenda, which could lead to greater opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. (Xinhua. With a report from the Mindanao Examiner.)
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Tricycles, pedicabs bawal pa rin sa highway MAHIGPIT PA rin ipinagbabawal ang mga tricycles at pedicabs sa lahat ng national highways kahit pa nasa ilalim ng general community quarantine (GCQ) at modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) ang bansa. Ayon kay Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año, ang mga local government units (LGUs) ang nangangasiwa sa operasyon ng mga tricycles at pedicabs na bumibiyahe sa mga secondary roads. “Pinapayagan lamang po ang operasyon ng tricycles sa secondary roads at ipinag-uutos na ng Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) ang one-passenger, no-back ride policies sa lahat ng GCQ at MGCQ areas,” ani Año. Sumang-ayon at ipinapaalala ni Año ang sinabi ni Presidential Spokesperson Roque na hindi maaaring magbigay ng authorization ang mga alkalde na payagan ang pagba-backride sa mga GCQ at MGCQ na lugar alinsunod sa direktiba ng IATF. “Ibayong pag-iingat pa rin po ang ipinapatupad kahit pa GCQ o MGCQ na. Batid naman ng gobyerno ang daing sa transportasyon ay kailangang manguna pa rin ang pagsunod sa physical distancing at iba pang health
safety protocol dahil hindi pa naman po nawawala ang banta ng Covid-19. Hindi pa tayo puwedeng maging kampante,” dagdag ni Año. “Ang pamamasada ng tricycles sa secondary roads ay konsiderasyon sa mga tricycle drivers na nakasalalay ang kabuhayan dito subalit kailangang sundin ang mga pag-iingat na bahagi na ng ating new normal.” Sinabi rin ni DILG Undersecretary at Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya na bago pa man magsimula ang pandemya ng coronavirus ay ipinagbabawal na ang mga tricycles at pedicabs sa highway. Ipinaliwanang ni Malaya na bukod pa sa Republic Act No. 4136 o ang Land Transportation and Traffic Code, naglabas rin ang DILG ng mga direktiba na nagbabawal sa operasyon ng mga tricycles at pedicabs sa mga national roads at nagbibigay rin ng panuntunan sa kondisyong dapat sundin para sa operasyon at pagbigay prangkisa sa mga tricycles. Sinabi ni Malaya na dapat naka-suot palagi ng face mask o di kaya ay face shield at gloves ang mga tricycle driver at isang pasahero lang kada pasada alinsunod sa pagpapatupad ng physical distancing, maliban na lamang kung ang pasahero ay may medical emergency at kailangang may kasama. Pinaalala rin ni Mala-
ya sa mga LGUs na lahat ng uri ng pampublikong sasakyan, mga terminal at pasilidad ay dapat regular na i-disinfect at magpatupad ng social distancing ayon sa payo ng Department of Health. Upang mapatupad ang physical distancing, lahat ng public utility vehicles (PUVs) at mga pribadong sasakyan ay maaari lamang magsakay ng 50% o kalahati ng normal nitong seating capacity at gawin pa rin ang physical distancing sa loob ng mga PUV at sa terminal, pati na rin sa pagpila sa pagpasok mismo sa sasakyan at sa pagpasok sa terminal. Binigyang diin ni Malaya na ang paghahatid o pagbibigay ng masasakyan sa medical frontliners ay dapat pa rin ipagpatuloy. “Bigyan prayoridad pa rin natin ang pagkakaroon ng masasakyan ng ating medical frontliners. Kasama dito ang mga free transport services, libreng sakay galing sa gobyerno, at ang prayoridad sa mga terminals sa pagsakay ng mga PUV,” dagdag ni Malaya. Bawal rin ang mag-angkas sa motorsiklo, ayon kay Western Mindanao Land Transportation Office Regional Director Alex Abaton. “Bawal pa rin ang motorcycle back-riding sa ngayon unless maglabas ang IATF ng bagong direktiba o guidelines,” ani Abaton sa Mindanao Examiner.
Continued from page 1 bring about change in our society, in our country. And of course, in doing so, they need support, they need finance and logistics support from other sectors so this bill would also enable us to cut that umbilical cord so that it could, and we could prevent and hopefully, finally end this communist insurgency,” Gapay said in an interview with ABSCBN. He cited Section 25 of the bill which mandates that the proposed Anti-Terrorism Council “shall automatically adopt the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List of designated individuals, groups of persons, organizations, or associations designated and/or identified as a terrorist, one who finances terrorism, or a terrorist organization or group”. Gapay added that
the New People’s Army (NPA) is well within the definition of terrorism in the proposed measure as they have killed civilians and uniformed personnel using treachery, and violence. “They have killed innocent civilians, even us in the security sector employing treachery, you know, ambushes and using IEDs (improvised explosive devices), they (also) have bombs, and I don’t think with that they are no different (with the) other terrorists, so they are included because they are well within the definition of what terrorism means, who terrorists are in this new anti-terror bill,” he said. Under the bill, terrorism is committed when a person commits acts intended to cause death or injury to any person or endangers a person’s life, engages in acts intended to
cause extensive damage or destruction to a government facility, public place or private property and critical infrastructure among others. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff, Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. earlier said the measure is not targeting any specific group. “The proposed law is not targeting any specific organization, group, or individual. But if any of them commits an act or acts which are included in the definition of Terrorism, then they will be prosecuted and penalized under the proposed law,” Santos said. The NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, is listed as a terrorist organization by the United Kingdom, the European Union, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. (Priam Nepomuceno)
Philippine Eagle, narescue sa North Cotabato Continued from page 1 isang Philippine Eagle matapos na pinagtutulungang awayin ng kumpol-kumpol ng mga uwak sa loobang bahagi ng isang rubber plantation sa bayan ng Makilala. Ayon kay Marissa Mante Roque, Barangay Health Worker sa lugar, dalawang rubber tappers ang nakakita sa agila partikular sa pagitan ng Purok 3A at Purok 2 na pinagtutulungan ng mga uwak. Hindi umano nagawang makalipad ng ibon dahil sa mga uwak kung kaya’t agad itong sinaklolohan at mabilis na binalutan ng damit upang pakalmahin. Ipinaalam agad sa Philippine Eagle Foundation sa Davao City ang pagkakaligtas sa agila at
mabilis naman nakatugon ang pamunuan nito at
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SEC tells corporations to step up cybersecurity
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HE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised corporations to strengthen their cybersecurity as more Filipinos turn to digital transactions amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The SEC encouraged benefits businesses, allowing ital technologies, as compacorporations to assess their them to improve their pro- nies shifted to low-touch and exposure to cybersecurity ductivity and realize greater online-only services in rerisks and craft the appropri- efficiencies, but not without sponse to the stringent social ate policies and measures, risks,” said SEC Chairperson distancing and quarantine in light of recent reports of Emilio Aquino. measures imposed across the hacking incidents. The pandemic has am- world. “Digital transformation plified the advantages of digIn the Philippines, digi-
Bohol eyes economic zone fronting Cebu
Bohol Governor Arthur Yap. (Bohol PIO) BOHOL GOVERNOR Arthur Yap said the province has to diversify its economic activity, especially at this time of the coronavirus pandemic, instead of concentrating on tourism alone. During a video conference with National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-Central Visayas regional director Efren Carreon, Yap said diversification is the apt way of managing the economic progress of Bohol now that the region is easing restrictions in fight against coronavirus disease. Carreon called the meeting to give Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. (OIDCI), NEDA’s consultant for the Bohol Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) Project, an opportunity to present the data inventory and the project estimates. “Right now, what we can
focus on is not only on how to reopen our tourism but also food production because this would be the base that we will need, anyway, if we foray into manufacturing activities,” Yap said. Yap said the provincial government is willing to invest in building an economic zone to diversify the economic activity of Bohol. “What is top of mind for me is the issue about the singular focus we seem to have on tourism. And I’m very interested to find what we can do to position Bohol to be able to harvest some of the companies and economic activities coming out of China,” he added. The governor said he has discussed this matter with Department of Trade and Industry Assistant Secretary Aster Caberte, citing that for the past two months, there had been reports
that “many companies are moving out of China and they would like to relocate in other parts of Southeast Asia”. Yap said the DTI has been drumming interest from some investors to come to the Philippines, adding that in Cebu alone, there are also other locators who want to get out because of the congestion. “I feel that’s going to open up opportunities for northern Bohol. We’re looking at Tubigon, Buenavista, Getafe, Talibon. These areas are just across Cebu. They are only about, at its nearest point, 27 kilometers from Getafe. And Tubigon is just a little bit farther than that. In Loon are the islands of Cabilao and Sandingan which are just smacked beside Catagbacan port,” he added. All these real estate fronting Cebu is open, Yap said, adding the provincial government is willing to invest its funds and resources in building an economic zone that is expected to provide diversity in Bohol’s economic activity. “We saw what happens when we concentrate on tourism alone and we don’t put enough concentration on food and agriculture. If we cannot diversify into some form of manufacturing, then our economy is always exposed,” Yap said. (Angeline Valencia)
tal technologies have allowed some companies to sustain their operations while the country was placed under enhanced community quarantine. As digital transactions increased, however, reports of phishing attempts, data breaches and other cyberattacks likewise emerged. “Cybersecurity is more than an IT matter. It is a corporate governance issue that companies should give serious attention to and proactively manage, as cyberattacks could damage their reputation, disrupt their operations, and eventually jeopardize their profitability and enterprise value,” Aquino explained. The SEC also urged the boards of directors and senior management teams, in particular, to ensure they understand and can effectively confront the cybersecurity risks faced by corporations.
“The boards of directors of companies must ensure that a robust cybersecurity strategy is in place and that existing cybersecurity measures, including regular penetration testing and risk assessments, remain effective amid the evolving security landscape,” Aquino said. The SEC has been advocating cybersecurity and data privacy in the corporate sector, integrating best practices and standards in various rules and regulations. For one, the corporate governance codes issued by the SEC recommends that boards of directors establish audit committees, whose duties and responsibilities include the monitoring and evaluation of the security of information assets. In the capital market, the SEC requires broker dealers, exchanges, clearing agencies, securities depositories and
other participants to have a comprehensive information technology plan, pursuant to the 2015 Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Securities Regulation Code (Republic Act No. 8799). Capital market participants are further mandated to subject their IT, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and risk management systems to regular review and audit by independent firms. In 2016, the SEC also required capital market participants to report their compliance with data privacy and protection regulations. Republic Act No. 10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, for one, requires organizations in both the government and the private sector to develop their privacy manuals. (With a report from the Cebu Examiner)
Man suspected of having Covid, kills self CEBU CITY – A man suspected of contracting the deadly coronavirus disease killed himself after jumping from the third floor of the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu, the Philippine News Agency reported. It said the 48-year old patient, who was admitted at the VSMMC, had broke a glass window and jumped to his death last week. Prior to the incident, a nurse reported that the man was acting strange
and was heard singing while roaming around the third floor lobby. The man also ignored calls for his to return to his ward and went near the window, broke its glass and jumped. He died on the spot. The man’s family claimed his body. This incident was also confirmed by Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr., the VSMMC medical chief, according to the report. “Everyone can experience emotional, mental,
and physical drain at this crucial time. We urge the public to maintain the support and prayers for all patients and healthcare workers to avoid stigma and discrimination,” Aquino said, adding, “people should not add to the burden and sufferings that these fragile populations are experiencing at this time of pandemic.” (John Rey Saavedra -PNA. With a report from Cebu Examiner)
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