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Heartbreak loss for Jessica as Phillip takes Idol title

By Butch Gunio and Maricel Cruz
SAMAL, BataanAmerican Idol did not hand the crown to Jessica Sanchez on Thursday, but in this seaside town north of Manila she is second to none, and in the worldwide net she is the World Idol. Thousands of people watching the show on a huge TV screen at the town plaza clapped their hands and stomped their feet as host Ryan Seacrest named Phillip Phillips, 21, the new American Idol who hugged Sanchez, 16, whose mother is a member of Samals Bugay clan. She may not be the American Idol, but she will always be our idol, said Carina Nanasca, a government employee. We will still be celebrating. We are so proud of her, said Samal Mayor Gene Malibiran de la Fuente. Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was the fth male Idol winner in a row. He appeared stunned after the host announced his name. Phillips received the winning share of the record-high 132 million votes cast after Wednesdays nals showdown with Sanchez. The vote count was not announced, which was typical for the contest. In their showdown on Wednesday, Phillips, a pawnshop worker from Leesburg, Georgia, sang Home by Billy Joel, the song that could be his rst single. Sanchez sang the pop ballad Change Next page Nothing.

The Philippine idol. Jessica Sanchez sings her nal song in her showdown with Phillip Phillips, who was crowned the 11th season American Idol. The two nalists (right) hug each other after the winner was announced.

Corona clears way to be at trial today

WASHINGTONSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States failure to approve the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea has weakened its advocacy for allies in the disputed South China Sea. She said Chinas claims in those waters exceeded what was permitted by the convention. She was speaking at a hearing Wednesday of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, where she and top military leaders offered an impassioned plea for the US to join the pact. To Chinas chagrin, the Obama administration has asserted since 2010 that although the US is not itself a claimant state in the South China Sea, it has an interest in the peaceful resolution of the disputes and in the freedom of navigation in waters that carry a large chunk of global trade Clinton said the US supported the countries being threatened by Chinas claims. Next page

No other takers of waiver dare

By Christine F. Herrera and Maricel Cruz
EXCEPT for the youngest member of the House, no other congressman who signed the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona would take his challenge to make public their own bank accounts in the interest of transparency. House leaders on Thursday rejected Coronas challenge and castigated him for tossing the burden back to them. We are not the ones on trial here, was the common reply that the lawmakers offered when asked if they, too, would sign a waiver that they wanted Corona to sign to lift the secrecy over their bank accounts. House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. described Coronas dare as a PR ploy. Next page

China sea claims Signs medical waiver despite risks Requejo exceed pact limit By Rey E.Justice Renato Corona has CHIEF
agreed to take an ambulance back to the Senate today for the continuation of his testimony before the impeachment court, and despite the objections from his family and doctors due to his risky medical condition.
Defense lead counsel and retired Supreme Court Justice Seran Cuevas said he persuaded Corona to return to the Senate after talking to him at the intensive care unit of The Medical City, where he was admitted Tuesday night. He will be there, Cuevas told reporters who asked if the chief justice, who was moved to a regular room Thursday, would appear before the Senate impeach-

ment court today. Cuevas said Coronas family and attending physicians disapproved of his suggestion that the chief justice return to the witness stand because that would put him under more pressure and could jeopardize his life. Corona, who fell ill and abruptly left the Senate session hall Tuesday, was being monitored for a possible heart attack. I told him that its inevitable to appear tomorrow [Friday] because the judges might think he really intended to disrespect them, CueNext page vas said.

Defense team denies it is disintegrating

THE lawyers of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona said Thursday they remained solidly behind the chief magistrate, contrary to allegations by Senator Franklin Drilon that they were disintegrating. We vehemently deny that the defense is disintegrating, and there is no rift between [former Supreme Court] Justice [Seran] Cuevas and [lawyer] Judd Roy, defense lawyer and spokesman
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PH bananas get cleared by Beijing

By Othel V. Campos
AS MANY as 170 40-foot container vans of fresh bananas have entered the Chinese market as of May 23, the Agriculture Department said Thursday. The latest report we received from our pest quarantine team in Beijing is that around 170 40-foot container vans of bananas were granted entry by the Chinese Plant Quarantine Ofce, Agriculture Secretary Proceso said. He said the shipments were found to be clean and contained no pests, particularly the contentious scale insect that China claims it had found in previous shipments. China had earlier prevented
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Rebel group frees former town mayor

A 67-year-old engineer and former mayor was released on Thursday by a still unidentied group of men who seized him on May 21 at his construction site in Surigao del Sur, Police Chief Supt. Felicisimo Khu said. Engineer Victor Tan was released around 9 a.m. in Sitio Catupgas, in the same place where he was abducted, Khu said. He said Vice mayor Alfred Arreza of the municipality of Carascal fetched Tan, a resident of Enbarcadero village. Next page

Woman gyps Sottos wife

NBI agents on Wednesday arrested a woman in Paraaque who had gypped the wife of Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente Sotto III and other wealthy victims out of millions of pesos, an ofcial said Thursday. The agents arrested Francesca Lim Santiago, 40, at her house on Zobel Street in the BF Homes subdivision and brought her to the NBI headquarters on Taft Avenue in Manila, National
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56 fires hit schools despite rain onset

THE rainy season has begun, but that hasnt reduced the number of res in schools, the Bureau of Fire Protection said Thursday. The agency had recorded 56 res affecting schools so far this year compared with the 42 it recorded in the same period last year, ofcerin-charge Samuel Perez said. He said that called for a higher re safety awareness in schools, which must conduct re drills regularly. School buildings and their electrical connections should also be inspected regularly. Fire extinguishers should be available, and re exits and must be free from obstructions, Perez said. By means of cooperation and awareness, schools and their constituents will have a deeper knowledge on how to prevent res, Perez said. Jonathan Fernandez

Back-to-school preparations. President Aquino inspect classrooms at the Apolinario Mabini Elementary School in Quiapo, Manila, ahead of the school opening next month. Also in photo are Education Secretary Armin Luistro (left), Manila 5th District Rep. Zenaida Angping, and Manila City Mayor Alfredo Lim.

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and HK$1.1 million as the demand for top burgundies remains strong. All three auctions will be watched after the price of top Bordeaux 2011 wines dropped by as much as 45 percent compared with 2010 vintages. The youngest vintage for sale in the auctions is 2008. John Kapon, Ackers chief executive ofcer, said the plunge in en primeur prices is a boon for business. The 2011s are still expensive despite signicant price drops, he said. If anything, this helps the auction market where buying mature wines makes more sense. The Liv-ex Benchmark Fine Wine Index, which tracks the secondary market for the most sought-after fine wines, was more than 20 percent down at the end of April from its high last June. Bonhamss spring sale, through May 27, includes wine and cognac, snuff bottles, Chinese ceramics and contemporary Asian art estimated to raise as much as HK$266 million. Christies high prole evening sale of Asian 20th-century and contemporary art is led by Pink Lotus, by Chinese-born artist painter Sanyu, with a presale high estimate of HK$42 million. Other highlights in the 46-lot sale include Fly, painted in 2000 by Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi, that carries a presale high estimate of HK$25 million and

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Petrus, diamonds test Chinese taste

BOTTLES of Petrus, a Qing dynasty vase and a Burmese ruby-anddiamond ring will test if Chinese demand for luxury items has been stymied by tumbling property prices, slower economic growth and a clampdown on art importers.
Christies International estimates its Hong Kong sale of wine, contemporary art, traditional Chinese paintings, watches, jewelry and antiques over the next ve days will raise as much as HK$2 billion ($260 million). From the number of hotel bookings and reservations for our dinners from Chinese it seems to be business as usual, Francois Curiel, Christies president of Asian operations, said in an interview. The most expensive lot during the weekends opening wine event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre consists of four imperials (six-liter bottles) of Petrus from 2005-2008, estimated to sell for HK$500,000 to HK$700,000. The London-based auction house, with sales from May 26, will be competing for buyers with New York wine specialist Acker, Merrall & Condit, which is offering more than 1,000 lots valued at HK$60 million tomorrow and May 26 next door at Grissini in the Grand Hyatt Hotel, including three Jeroboams (three liter bottles) of 1990 Domaine de la RomaneeConti La Tache worth as much as HK$1.6 million. Zachyss sale on the same days is estimated to fetch as much as HK$63.4 million. The top lot is a six-liter methuselah of 1990 Romanee-Conti Domaine de la Romanee Conti estimated to sell for between HK$700,000 a 1999 work by Zhang Xiaogong from his Bloodline series estimated to sell for as much as HK$18 million. The evening sale also includes ve paintings by Chinese/ French artist Zao Wou-ki whose works have held their value against recent economic turmoil. Western collectors are getting into artists like Zao Wou- ki, said Pascal de Sarthe, owner of de Sarthe Gallery. The evening sale also wraps in stars from southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and the Philippines, next to Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese in an effort to create a pan-Asian category to mirror sales of western contemporary works in London and New York. Bloomberg

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some banana shipments from the Philippines from entering after saying some Chinese inspectors had found pests in some samples. The Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association said it might not meet its export target this year as a result of Chinas new restrictions. Domestic banana growers and exporters said they had lost at least P1.44 billion since China imposed tighter restrictions on Philippine bananas two months ago. Presidential Communications Development Secretary Ramon Carandang on Thursday said the government was planning to unveil an assistance package to banana growers. He said the assistance could be in the form of cash or fertilizer. The Agriculture Department has sent three plant quarantine experts to China at the invitation of the Chinese Quarantine Ofce to inspect the contested shipment and other shipments from the Philippines. Alcala conrmed a report from Malacaang saying 30 to 40 40-foot container vans of Cavendish bananas entered Beijing almost four days ago. That was four days ago. Now our shipment is about 170 [container vans] already, he said. Alcala said the Philippines might have had a hand on the issue of infested fruit shipments for allowing small banana growers to directly ship their produce to China. He said small banana growers in Davao had been resorting to pole vaulting---exporting goods that do not go through the packaging system of accredited packaging houses to save on expenses. The big banana growers should be more careful about inspecting cargoes before shipping them to their intended destinations, Alcala said. He said his department would soon come out with an order requiring all fruit exporters to have their produce packed only in the accredited packaging plants or they would not be allowed to ship their goods out. His department would be implementing a Zero Tolerance policy subjecting all shipments to double checking.

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Tranquil Salvador told the Manila Standard. Drilon claimed that the defense team was disintegrating because of its members apparent differences, which he said had prompted Cuevas to quit in a number of occasions. Indeed the defense team was disintegrating... there were apparent differences among them that made him [Cuevas] submit to the chief justice his resignation, Drilon said. Based on Drilons account, Cuevas had no hand in Tuesdays walkout. He said appeared to him that Roy was the lead counsel from what had transpired. From [Cuevas] statement, you

could imply that somebody else was directing the show and at that precise moment, Attorney Jose Roy was on television being interviewed, Drilon said. Drilon said the defense teams internal problems were affecting the quality of the defense for the chief magistrate. The case of the chief justice was made more difcult because of the imploding of the legal team, Drilon said. It was clear that Justice Cuevas does not have full control of the legal defense. Roy said Drilons statements were not true Just got a call from Justice Cuevas assuring me of his trust and condence. He denied any statements by Drilon about citing me in contempt or taking over as lead

counsel, Roy said. The defense team remains united and determined to defend the chief justice. Roy also rejected insinuations that Corona was faking his illness, and that his sudden exit from the witness stand was actually a walkout drama orchestrated by him. Were tired of all this insinuation that this is a show, he said. The real show is put on by prosecutors who launched this impeachment complaint. That was a show. Roy also denied Drilons insinuation that he had orchestrated the walkout drama. None of the lawyers can dictate on the chief justice, he said. If he demands certain witnesses called or decides to stop cooperating, there is nothing we can do.

Corona...
He said he had requested the hospital to send a medical team on standby at the Senate in case of an emergency. Although Corona can talk, he can barely move as he is still recuperating after a hypoglycemia episode. His physicians earlier said he was being treated for a possible heart attack. Coronas son Francis said his fathers condition had improved as of Wednesday. He is stable. He is getting better already, he told reporters. On Wednesday, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile ordered the defense panel to bring Corona back to the witness stand by today, so that the senator-judges could render a verdict early next week. After his lengthy testimony, Corona excused himself and immediately walked out of the session hall, astonishing the senator-judges. That prompted Enrile to order all the exist sealed, preventing the chief justice from leaving the building. A medical bulletin released Wednesday said Corona was in a stable condition, but a spokesman said he would have to sign a waiver if he chose to leave the hospital to testify today. The hospital said that given Coronas underlying coronary artery disease, the risk of an acute coronary event occurring in a highly stressful circumstance is real. The House prosecutors continued to mock the chief justice, accusing him of wheelchair diplomacy and trying to win public sympathy. House Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. Lorenzo Taada III, a spokesman for the prosecution

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I just want to get his case terminated without distracting side issues. He never meant [for his accounts] to be opened, Belmonte said. Lead prosecutor and Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas repeatedly refused to sign a waiver. He is on trial, not us. Its clear that the chief justice is playing games. We wont bite, he said. Only three lawmakers---Agham Rep. Angelo Palmones, Bagong Henerasyon Rep. Bernadette HerreraDy, and ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio--- said they were willing to sign the waiver after 27-year-old Kalinga Rep. Abigail Faye Ferriol became the only one to agree to allow the authorities to make her bank accounts public. Palmones, whose net worth is P17.9 million, including the conjugal assets with his regional trial court judge-wife Nancy, said he disclosed his $20,000 account in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth. Herrera-Dy and Tinio said they did not have dollar accounts but declared P8.72 million and P1.16 million in net worth, respectively. Butil Rep. Agapito Guanlao said he would sign the waiver only if the rest of his colleagues also signed it. Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan said she, too, was willing to sign the waiver, but that she would do so after the trial. Like the House leaders, she accused Corona of muddling the issue. Prosecutor and Akbayan Rep. Arlene Kaka Bag-ao said Coronas challenge was a diversionary tactic to burden the prosecution. We should not allow the chief justice to hide behind challenging the House. He should face his impeachment, Bag-ao said. Batangas Rep. Hermilando Mandanas, who was stripped of his House positions immediately after he refused to sign the impeachment complaint, said he was willing to sign a waiver even if he was not among Coronas accusers. I am signing the waiver if only to take on the challenge of the chief justice for transparency. This is a challenge all of us in the House have to face. I will have to disclose my dollar and foreign currency ac-

counts if only to uphold transparency, Mandanas said. He said he was an investment banker before he became a congressman, and that he traveled to various countries and held many foreign currency accounts. I have dollars, yen, and I disclose those in my SALN. My net worth is over P95 million, Mandanas told the Manila Standard. I nd nothing wrong with the challenge for transparency, he said. If we have nothing to hide, then we disclose. I am most willing to sign the waiver even if I am not one of the signatories to the impeachment complaint. The Palace on Thursday accused Corona of using a peanut butter defense---answering no questions while spreading the blame. Deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said Coronas challenge was a prime example of that tactic. He has spread the peanut butter thickly so as to implicate everyone, she said. The Palace did not see the need to heed calls for the 189 lawmakers to sign a waiver in the spirit of transparency, Valte said. In his speech Thursday during the National Career Advocacy Congress, President Benigno Aquino III took a shot at Coronas three-hour opening statement on Tuesday. I do not want to be accused of not having said anything after speaking for three hours, Mr. Aquino said. Opposition lawmakers said Thursday they were willing to sign a waiver in the interest of transparency. I do not have dollar accounts, and I have nothing to hide, said Zambales Rep. Milagros Magsaysay, who declared a net worth of P76.325 million. Magsaysay said she saw no reason for the members of the prosecution panel and the 188 lawmakers who signed the impeachment complaint against Corona not to rise to his challenge. But Marikina Rep. Federico Romero Quimbo, a prosecution spokesman, said he would not sign the waiver. The waiver is a sham. That is not a complete waiver because it sets conditions, he said. We are not the ones being charged, it is the chief justice. He has to answer the allegations against him. With Joyce Pangco Paares

panel, said Coronas use of a wheelchair was an appeal to emotion. Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara, another spokesman for the prosecution, said they feared that Corona would push the Supreme Court to issue a temporary retraining order to stop the impeachment court from nding him guilty. Angara also said he hoped the defense panel would no longer resort to dramatics in todays resumption of the trial. Marikina City Rep. Miro Quimbo, also a spokesman for the prosecution panel, said he received reliable information about a shame on you campaign to be launched against Senator Franklin Drilon and the 188 pro-impeachment lawmakers for not taking the challenge made by Corona to waive the condentiality of their bank accounts. Drilon on Thursday said he believed Coronas walkout Tuesday was planned, but that Cuevas was not in on it. I could conclude that Justice Cuevas did not know what was happening because he was trying to address the court and say I have additional direct questions, not knowing that his client was already leaving the room, so it was to me clear that he had no control over what was happening, Drilon said. You know, the justice is of [the] old school. I dont think he will stand for this kind of technique of walking out. Drilon said most of the senator-judges had already made up their minds on the fate of Corona, but that they would still want to cross-examine him today. With Macon Ramos-Araneta, Maricel Cruz, Joel E. Zurbano and Gigi Muoz-David

Heartbreak...
Minutes after Seacrest announced the result, the Internet was swamped with messages of support for Sanchez from all over the world. One message said she did not need the American Idol title because she was the World Idol. If Phillip Phillips is season 11s American Idol, then I guess Jessica Sanchez is the World Idol of all seasons, one net blogger said. They told Sanchez to come home to the Philippines and feel how much love there is for her. Come home soon. The entire Philippines is waiting for you, one tweeter said. Malacaang said Sanchez had gained the loyal and enthusiastic support of Filipinos worldwide, and that people considered her a performer imbued with an extraordinary gift of music and heart. This is only the beginning for Jessica Sanchez whose incredible talent has been recognized and appreciated the world over, said deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said. Vice-President Jejomar Binay said: Jessicas amazing journey on American Idol showcased not just her talent but the spirit of bayanihan shown by every Filipino who supported her. At the House of Representatives, legislators praised Sanchez, and Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia led a resolution congratulating her for her exceptional achievement. She has shown innate Filipino talent, the resolution says. She stunned the whole world and earned the adulation of millions. She is a beacon of inspiration for Filipinos everywhere. Gamboa-Sotto said she sold Francesca P8 million worth of jewelry, but P4.5 million of the money she paid her by check was dishonored by the bank. Galicia said the Santiago couples racket was befriending people with expensive pieces of jewelry and then offering to buy them. They issued good checks initially, but subsequently they issued bad checks and then went into hiding. The couple had been duping people since 2006, Galicia said, adding they also had been moving from one place to another to evade arrest. Macon Ramos-Araneta

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As a non-party, we cede the legal high ground to China. We put ourselves on the defensive, she said. We are not as strong an advocate for our friends and allies in the region as I would like us to be, and I dont think thats any place for the worlds preeminent maritime power to nd ourselves. China is among the more than 160 nations that are party to the convention. Its expansive claims in the South China Sea are disputed by Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines, a US treaty ally. The convention was concluded in 1982 and has been in force since 1994. Republican opposition has stalled US approval for years, although the military says it still acts in accordance with the pacts principles. Despite considerable bipartisan support and the backing of probusiness groups, Democrat committee chairman Senator John Ker-

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Tan was escorted to the airport in Davao City for his ight to Cebu after his release and debrieng. Investigation is being conducted and Tans abductors are being pursued, Khu said. He did not say which group had abducted Tan. And Tan wasnt saying if his family had paid ransom for his release. Police said Tan was abducted by at least eight armed men Monday night while he was supervising his construction site. Police suspect that communist rebels had been behind his abduction. Police records showed that he was also abducted by communist rebels in 1997. Florante S. Solmerin

ry acknowledged the difculty in moving the treaty, especially in an election year in the United States. Several Republican lawmakers voiced opposition to the convention on Wednesday. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, said US endorsement would strengthen US security interests as it would provide clarity in denition of navigational rights and maritime zones---at a time of growing competition for resources. And from that clarity comes stability. And as we now begin to re-balance our security interests into the Pacic, this becomes very important, Dempsey said. Democrat Senator Barbara Boxer criticized Beijings claims in the South China Sea. She produced a map to show the claims extended far beyond Chinas own 200-mile exclusive economic zone and amounted to a signicant territorial grab that comes very close to the land bor-

ders of countries in the region. She referred to the standoff at the Scarborough Shoal that began last month when the Philippine Navy accused Chinese shermen of poaching within its exclusive zone. The Philippines accused China on Wednesday of sending more government and shing vessels to the uninhabited, horseshoe-shaped shoal. Manila says China has a total of 96 ships, shing boats and dinghies there, while the Philippines has two. China denied the accusation. Chinese foreign ministry ofcial Hong Lei said there were only about 20 Chinese shing boats operating in the contested area, roughly unchanged as in previous years, according to a report by the Chinese newspaper Peoples Daily. Hong said Chinas strengthened controls in the Huangyan Island waters was in response to the provocative actions of the Philippines, adding that their fishing boats were operating lawfully and in accordance with Chinas fishing moratorium orders. AP

Woman...
Bureau of Investigation ofcer-in-charge Nonnatus Caesar Rojas said. He said NBI agents were also looking for Francescas husband Benjamin Lacson Santiago, 40. Head agent Jonathan Galicia said actress Helen GamboaSotto was one of the couples victims, and that she had led charges against them. She said a string of cases had been led against Francesca in various court, including passing off bad checks.

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Tobacco rm pleads for moderate tax rate

THE manufacturer of Winston cigarettes is pleading for moderation in the sin tax hikes following the Lower House Ways and Means Committees approval of HB5727 and submission of the bill for oor deliberation. The House bill proposes to raise excise taxes by close to 1,000 percent, triggering concerns that it could cause drastic reduction in the business of legitimate cigarette makers and induce rampant smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes into the country. The bill needs adjustments to ensure a moderate and predictable -- as well as equitable -- tax structure for the tobacco industry without total denormalization, said Manos Koukourakis, Japan Tobacco International Philippines general manager. Were glad that Congress is willing to listen to the many concerns raised by the various stakeholders. Recently, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte assured stakeholders in the tobacco industry that changes could be introduced to the excise tax bill during plenary debates. Koukourakis called on Congress and the Department of Finance to revisit the structure as well as the provisions of the bill, which include among others steep increases ranging from 250 and 808 percent of current excise tax levels. Under the current tax system, Winston pays a tax of P7.56 per pack. But the amended HB 5727 lumps the brand with high-priced and premium brands and slapped with a 374 percent tax increase at P28.30 per pack in the rst year of the bills implementation. On the second year, the tax increase would spike to 396 percent at P30.00 per pack.

House tackles sin taxes

By Maricel V. Cruz
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

THE House of Representatives has begun deliberations

on the proposal to increase the tax on cigarettes and alcoholic products.
In his sponsorship speech Wednesday, Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab said House Bill 5727 was designed to respond not only to the need for additional revenue for the government, but also to the social development requirement of the people. The bill authored by Cavite Rep. Joseph Emilio Abaya sought to restructure the excise tax system for alcohol and tobacco products by adopting a unitary tax system. The current excise tax system is in the form of a specic tax which is computed by using a unit measure for distilled spirits, per proof liter; for wines and fermented liquor, per liter and for cigarettes, per pack. The excise tax rate is imposed depending on the classification of alcohol and tobacco products based on their net retail prices, which excludes the excise tax and the value added tax as of Oct.1, 1996, Ungab explained. The current law under RA 9334 provided adjustments in excise tax rates of 8 percent on distilled spirits, wines fermented liquor, and 6 percent on tobacco products and a specic amount on cigarettes. The law took effect on January 1, 2007 and would remain effective until it was amended.

COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS

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President Benigno S. Aquino III has submitted to the Commission on Appointments (C.A.) for confirmation the nomination and ad interim appointment of the following officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs: Jocelyn S. Batoon-Garcia - Chief of Mission, Class I, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (nomination); and Henry S. Bensurto, Jr. Chief of Mission, Class II (ad interim appointment) The public may submit any information, written report or sworn complaints or oppositions in forty (40) copies on the above nomination and appointment to the CA Secretariat, 6th Floor, PNB Financial Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila. For the schedule of the public hearings, the CA Secretariat can be reached through telephone numbers 551-7532, 8310893, 831-1824, 834-2706, 831-1566 and 834-2713. 24 May 2012. ARTURO L. TIU Secretary
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World Bank project. Newly appointed World Bank regional

vice president Pamela Cox, visited Manila Waters treatment plant, in FTI Compound, Taguig City. The P330-m facility was one of two septage treatment plants built with World Bank-financing. Manila Waters treatment facilities have served nearly one million household septic tanks.

Two sued for tax evasion

By Maria Bernadette Lunas
THE Bureau of Internal of Revenue on Thursday charged two companies with evading P84.80 million in taxes by way of undervaluing their sales. Those accused before the Department of Justice were Teresita Develuz Aslam, sole proprietor of Hudges Industries, and Jolinecaa Corporation. In the case of Aslam, the BIR said that she sold merchandise and supplies worth P84.59 million in 2009 and P85.66 million in 2010. She paid only P9,696 and P7,568 in income tax during those years. The tax agency pegged Aslams tax deciency for the two-year period at P67.79 million, including surcharges and interests. In Jolinecaas case, the BIR said it failed to pay deciency taxes for 2006. It also failed to declare and settle the value added tax for the P6.78 million sugar sales that it had declared in its income statement and annual income tax return. The BIR computed the sugar companys total tax liability for 2006 at P17.1 million.

P2-trillion investment eyed

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Thursday said four private companies would be investing P2 trillion in the next ve years following a strong showing of the domestic economy in 2011. During the National Career Advocacy Congress on Thursday, Mr. Aquino noted that foreign and local investments reached P746.8 billion last year, a 37.6 percent increase from the P542.7 billion posted in 2010. The President said this translated into around to two hundred thousand new jobs last year. We expect more jobs to be created in the coming year because the most successful companies in our country four private companies have already committed to investing P2 trillion in the next ve years, Mr. Aquino said. He did not elaborate on the four companies.

Envoys appointment
DR. JAMES G. Dy, president of the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association, Inc.,, owner and operator of Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center, and chairman of the Board of the Filipino Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Inc. lauded the decision made by President Benigno Aquino, III, to appoint two special envoys to China, Cesar Zalamea and Domingo Lee. The appointment of this two envoys is timely for the negotiation and reconciliation moves regarding the dispute between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea, particularly Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal or Huangyun Island in Chinese, according to Dy. The Philippine nation especially the Filipino-Chinese community is condent that Zalamea and Lee can work out a better solution for the mutual benet of both nation towards bilateral economic development and progress, as well as the stability and continuous growth of the tourism industry. Zalamea was a former Development Bank of the Philippines chairman and also previously headed the Manila Electric Co. He was tasked to encourage more Chinese investors to locate in the Philippines, particularly in the automobile industry, information and communications technology, tourism, infrastructure, mining, high value agribusiness, shipbuilding, power plants and renewable energy. He is expected to seek potential Chinese investors for the Aquino administrations public and private partnership program for key infrastructure projects. Lee is a prominent Filipino-Chinese businessman and a pillar in the Chinese community. He is familiar with the Chinese culture and how their system works and has established a lot of contacts in China. He is appointed as a special envoy to China for tourism and culture. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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Season of hatred
THE self-righteous critics of Chief Justice Renato Corona who call into question his moral ascendancy to hold ofce would do well to examine the depth of their hatred for the magistrate, and ask themselves what exactly makes his actions so reprehensible. As a way of clarifying their thinking, we suggest we begin with a simple outline of the facts, and move on to a comparison with other celebrated court cases to put these emotions in perspective. After all the hullabaloo, the media hate campaign encouraged by the Aquino administration, and a protracted trial, the main complaint is that the chief justice failed to submit a truthful account of his assets, liabilities and net worthan offense that is open to interpretation, given the laws governing banking secrecy. Assuming for a moment that the chief justice erred in his interpretation of such laws, is this truly the kind of high crime that the Constitution speaks of when it refers to the grounds for impeachment? Was this crime worth mobilizing vast state resources and ignoring the more pressing national concerns? By way of comparison, was this truly a more serious crime than, say, a military comptroller who used his position to squirrel away millions of dollars in bribes and public funds, and whose sons were caught redhanded trying to smuggle wads of dollars into the United States? Did the same strident critics of the chief justice raise a hue and cry when the government allowed the former general to plead to a lesser offense and absolved his family members of all liability? Or how about the involvement of a powerful political clanled by a former governor and a mayorin the brazen massacre of 58 people in Maguindanao province in November 2009? Do the same self-righteous critics who seethe with hatred for the chief justice denounce the heinous crime with the same passion they reserved for the ongoing impeachment trial? Unlike the rushed impeachment proceedings that are drawing to a close, the murder trial drags on more than two years after what has been described as the single worst incident of political violence in our countrys history. Why do we not hear the administrations allies beating their chests over the injustice of it all? Why do we not hear them reminding this administration that if they can move heaven and earth to punish an erroneous statement of assets, liabilities and net worth, they should do no less when the murder of 58 men and women is involved? Sadly, in this season of hatred spawned by a vindictive administration, we seem to have lost all perspective.

17 Kawayan Road
LOWDOWN
SENATOR Franklin Drilon, the prime mover of President Noynoy Aquinos campaign to remove Chief Justice Renato Corona in the Senate, has refused to sign a waiver that will allow investigations into his bank account. Drilon told a television interviewer that he could not accept Coronas challenge because of the damage these investigations would do to the banking system. I suspect that politicians like Drilon and the 188 congressmen who signed the impeachment complaint against Corona in the House of Representatives have a lot of money hidden in local banks, safely protected by the laws that uphold the secrecy of bank deposits. But I didnt know that if all that money was discovered, the banking system would collapse. As far as Drilon himself is concerned, he has been linked not to bank accounts but to the purchase and sale of land inside ultra-posh North Forbes Park in Makati City, which was once owned by his step-daughter, Maria Eduarda S. Genuino. If the authorities truly wanted to look into the wealth of Drilon, the property at 17 Kawayan Road, North Forbes, would open a Pandoras Box of questions for the senator, if they were only half as industrious as they were when they investigated Corona. At prevailing prices of around P100,000 per square meter in Forbes Park these days, the property in question would be worth P154.2 million just for the land. And how, as the anti-Corona commentators would say, could someone who worked most of his adult life in government be able to afford land like that just to build a house on? Heres how the paper trail went in the strange case of the Forbes Park mansion: The 1,542-square meter property was originally registered to Amalia Mata Montecillo and her husband Manuel, covered by Transfer Certicate of Title no. 95557, in 1962. In a series of mortgages, the property went through Philippine American Life Insurance Co. (1964), Philippine Veterans Bank (1974), Philippine Trust Co. (1988) and, eventually, Bank of the Philippine Islands. The lot, by then covered by TCT 319410 in the Makati Register of Deeds, was sold by BPI to Genuino in 2004 for P50 million. *** Who is Eduarda Genuino? She is the senators stepdaughter by his second marriage to the widow Milagros Serrano Genuino; Drilon married Genuino, his Greenhills, San Juan neighbor, shortly after his rst
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You have to wonder how the story would have been told, had it been Drilon who was being impeached.

wife, Violy, died. Genuino, in the 2004 deed of sale with BPI covering the Forbes property, listed as her address the house of Drilon at 49 Polk Street, North Greenhills, San Juan. By then, the Genuino family had already moved to the senators house; Eduarda listed her civil status as single. Eduarda Genuino is reportedly a friend of one of the members of the rich Tantoco family and that friendship has landed her an executive position in the company that locally owns and operates the Starbucks coffee chain. But did that job pay enough to be able to purchase a Forbes house for P50 million? People who know the Genuino couple, Milagros and her late husband Vic, are aware that they dabbled in real estate, according to one source. But their earnings in that trade still did not make them wealthy enough to live in Forbesor even to hold property there for speculation in the name of their single daughter for ve years. But that is what happened, according to the paper trail. On June 10, 2009, Eduarda Genuino sold the 17 Kawayan place for P98 million to a company calling itself Triple 8 Enterprises & Trading Corp. The sale, representing an almost 100 percent increase in value from the BPI purchase, authorized Triple 8 president Wilson V. Ko in a secretarys certicate to buy the property from Drilons step-daughter. A columnist, Louie Logarta, got wind of the sale and wrote an item about it in the Tribune last year, citing as his basis a two-page document which was slipped to me by a source whose identity, naturally, shall be kept under wraps for the obvious reasons. The item drew a swift and stronglyworded denial from Oscar Yabes, Drilons chief of staff. The senator categorically denies that he owns the property, Yabes wrote in his published reply. [While it] was indeed registered under the name of his step-daughter, Eduarda Genuino, [it] was already sold, and there was no way that the good senator had been involved in the transactions. It was owned by the Genuino family. It has already been sold as part of the business of the Genuinos, Yabes continued. [The Genuinos] are engaged in buy and sell and bid and sell of properties and have the capacity to buy the subject property which was sold in 2009, while Senator Drilon was in the private sector. Senator Drilon did not spend any for it and he never used any of the proceeds of the transaction. All taxes have also been paid by the Genuino family. You have to wonder, though, how the story of 17 Kawayan Road would have been told, had it been Drilon who was being impeached on orders of the President, instead of Corona. But I guess well never know.

What a way to end

FIRST THINGS FIRST
MADRID MADRIDIt does not feel right to be not in Manila after that spectacular performance by Chief Justice Renato Corona at his own Senate impeachment trial, and just when the countrys hottest afternoon TV live is winding up. Lest any kindred spirit suggest I have decided to stage my own walkout, I have to explain why today I shall not be watching the trial from my usual place in court. I had to y to Madrid late Wednesday evening to address the 6th World Congress of Families in this citys Palacio de Congreso. From here I y to Milan for the World Meeting of Families with Pope Benedict XVI. And from there, to London for yet another international human life and family event. It is humanitarian work, which my wife and I have tried to do these past 25 years. Wherever needed, be it Rome, New York, Moscow, Ottawa, London, Prague, Geneva, Rio, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Doha, Bangkok, Taiwan, Kuala Lumpur, Butuan or Cebu, we try to be there. But perhaps this European call comes at the wrong timefor I would rather be watching the nal days of the Corona trial. Chaos reigned in the Senate on Tuesday afternoon after Corona suddenly left the witness stand at the end of his statement to the court. It caught everyone by surprise. Immediately, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile sensed a walkout and ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to lock all the doors to prevent the Chief Justice from leaving the premises. Enrile was right to be

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particularly jealous about the dignity of the impeachment court, which some senator-judges had described, beyond belief, as superior even to the Supreme Court. But it turned out that Corona, a diabetic for many years, was having a hypoglecemic attack, and had to remove himself from the witness box before he collapsed or something. He had not had any lunch that day, and was clearly under severe emotional stress. Such was his emotional state that earlier in his statement he seemed unable to carry on further after one long pause; retired Justice Seran Cuevas, his lead counsel, had to ask the court for a minute or so to allow him to regain his bearing and speech. The trouble, though, was that in that nal instance, after saying almost inaudibly, The Chief Justice would like to be excused, which Enrile apparently heard as, I am the Chief Justice, and I want to be excused, he instantly excused himself before Enrile could give him leave. It caught everyone, including the defense lawyers, by surprise. Enrile had to suspend the trial while the Sergeant-atArms and the defense tried to locate the missing witness. They found him in a wheelchair being wheeled inside the Senate doctors clinic. He was subsequently returned to the hall where an indignant presiding ofcer threatened to strike out everything he had said to the court if he did not submit to cross examination by the prosecution. Cuevas assured the Chair there was no intent to evade cross examination; he pointed out, however, that he was not yet done with the direct examination of the witness. In any case, Corona was in no condition, physically or mentally, to carry on, and the hour was late. Enrile gave him until the next day to return to the witness box.

Corona left the Senate late. I was leaving the building myself, and had just entered the elevator when he was wheeled in, followed by a herd of photographers who behaved exactly like a herdon stampede. Corona might have been crushed, and I with him, were it not for a group of plainclothesmen who stood against the onrushing herd. From there, Corona, who already had two heart bypass surgeries, was rushed to Medical City, the hospital in Pasig, where doctors monitored his heart condition, among others, and placed him in the Intensive Care Unit. I visited Corona the next morning, but failed to speak with him or hear him speak. I spoke to his wife Tina and his children Carla and Francis. The chief justice had been under sedation since evening, and through the glass panel that separated his bed from the outer room, I could see him asleep. Ecce homo, I found myself saying behold the man! He came to the Senate to ght for his political life, honor and reputation, what Othello calls the immortal part of oneself. Now, he was ghting for his very life. Given his condition, there seemed reason to hope that the animosity and rancor that had shrouded the Senate court the day before would lift as soon as it became clear that this much younger mortal was not as well-built and indestructible as the 88-year-old Senate President. Sadly, that was not to be. So today, 25 May 2012, whether Corona be on his feet or not, the defense must terminate its case, not necessarily because it is ready to do so, but rather because it is the order of the court. It looks like this case will end not much different than how it started. fstatad@gmail.com
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LIKE IT IS
CORONA is right; its not just him on trial, but the court system itself. I wrote about this sometime back (December 9 and 10 last year) in what I called the Dysfunctional Court System. This was written before the impeachment trial, but now gains more immediacy because of it. Once the fate of the chief justice is decided, the fate of the whole sorry mess of the courts here where if theres a system its hard to nd needs to be xed. Its a court system where people languish non-bailably (sic) in jail longer than the period theyd be incarcerated for if found guilty. Even though theyre supposed to be presumed innocent until found guilty, theyre already treated effectively as criminals. Its a court system where cases can drag on for 5, 10, 20 even more than 25 years unresolved. Its a court system with close to 1,800 judges handling more than 600,000 cases. This is an impossible work load. Decisions that have affected business are made by a Supreme Court that doesnt apparently understand business and doesnt ask for expert advice before making decisions. One wonders how decisions like these are made. Let me list a few. As a start the Supreme Court junking the Truth Commission because it violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution as it singles out investigation of graft and corrupt practices in the previous administration. Come on! Of course it does, thats the whole intention. If someone commits a murder you dont investigate the whole society, you look for likely suspects and investigate them. The Arroyo
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Airlines must now pay

Fortunately, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines precisely mandates such payments. Otherwise, that would constitute involuntary servitude. From the time the airlines stopped paying, the amount due Customs employees has ballooned to more than P2 billion. And then recently, the BAR has been objecting to the payment despite the Supreme Court ruling! claiming malversation by Customs personnel. There were also attempts to delay the payments by the airlines, who tried urging Customs to resort to a three-shift system at the Naia. Thats an entirely different issue, I believe. But now, with the nal ruling, more than 400 employees can expect to be paid. If the airlines still procrastinate, the Ofce of the Solicitor General should mandate the payment. Otherwise, the airlines may be committing estafa. Even aircraft can then be held as lien for the payment. Santa Banana, when foreign airlines question the implementation of a nal and executory ruling by the Supreme Court, they can be held in contempt. That would now be an international issue. *** Having three shifts of Customs personnel working at the airport, even though it has been approved by Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, is easier said than done. To implement this, Customs has to hire more than 1,000 Customs people in addition to the more than 400 now working at the Naia. This would entail more than P1 billion, something that Customs just does not have. Purisima would have to go to Congress to ask for that kind of money. Customs would also have to train these recruits for three to four months to enable them to discharge their duties as Customs examiners well. This leads me to ask: Are Purisima and Biazon now working for the airlines? *** The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas reacted to my column, where I blamed it for what happened to the Tulfo brothers who had been suspended for issuing threats against Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto. The show business couple figured in a brawl with columnist Ramon Tulfo at the Naia Terminal 3. I said the KBP was useless because it did not impose its standards on the Tulfo brothers. Why did it fail to do so when it can impose sanctions when its standards are violated? I should know. I re-organized the KBP in 1973 and I helped create its Code of Standards. The KBP said it did not anymore pursue the case because the Movie and Television Review and Classication Board had already acted on it. I accept this explanationbut I still believe that the KBP has outlived its usefulness.

A system and a man

administration was suspected, with some strong evidence as two court cases already show, of questionable behavior. So of course it had to be looked at. The dissenters were Justices Carpio, Morales, Nachura , Abad and Sereno. Then there was the temporary restraining order to stop Congress from proceeding with the impeachment case against Ombudsman Guiterrez. Subsequent events show she did indeed deserve to be impeached. Dissenters were Justices Carpio, Morales, Sereno. While nine justices, amongst them Corona, agreed Romy Neri could continue to refuse to divulge what he knew about the anomalous NBN-ZTE deal. Why would the Justices want to stop discovery of the truth? Carpio and Morales were among the dissenters. And we mustnt forget the one thats all the news today, the impeachment of the chief justice. Here, nine justices supported Coronas claim that his midnight appointment was constitutional despite the fact that its obvious to any fair-minded person that the intent of the Constitution was that an outgoing president could not and should not usurp the incoming leaders rights. As to Corona himself, look at the way hes voted in some very questionable cases the high court made. He agreed the Truth Commission was unconstitutional. He supported not allowing President Aquino to revoke other midnight appointments. He concurred in the decision keeping from the public the details of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement. Why, what was there to hide. He protected Neri (and Gloria Arroyo) by allowing executive privilege to continue over the NBN-ZTE deal. He agreed that executive and military ofcials could only appear at a congressional investigation if the President (Arroyo) approved it. And he wanted to disqualify then-presidential aspirant Fernando Poe Jr. on the ground that he was not a natural-born citizen even though the majority in the court found he was. I wonder why. Then theres instances where he disagreed with a decision the Court made. He didnt agree that the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain entered into by President Arroyos peace negotiators with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front was contrary to law and the Constitution when it so clearly was. He wanted the broadcasting of the wire tap of Arroyos talk with Garci to be blocked. He basically supported Arroyos Presidential Proclamation 1017 which placed the country under a state of national emergency where the court declared it partly constitutional, partly unconstitutional. Corona did not agree that the contract entered into by the Commission on Elections with the Mega-Pacic rm was invalid for not undergoing the required public bidding. Theres more, but you get the message. This is a justice whose decisions can certainly be questioned as to their independence. This is a justice who harangues an impeachment court for three hoursin Tagalog. Why Tagalog when for 39 days the case has been in English? One reason only, hes trying to play to the public, not something a countrys chief justice should even consider. Then tease the court with a condition he knows wont be met Ill show you mine, if you show me yours. Fine for 10-year-olds, unacceptable for those in their mid-50s. He must open his bank accounts to public scrutiny or hes nished. Mind you, he is, anyway. He may be totally innocent of it all as he claims, but 73 percent of the populace no longer think so. His credibility is irretrievably shattered. A countrys chief justice must be under no question. Renato Corona is.

WE MAY say many things about the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, but it has served its purpose and has proven to be salutary in many ways. First, it has shown that democracy in the Philippines is alive and well. The three branches of government are co-equal and independent. Second, it has established that there is rule of law and that due process must be observed. This is for the benet of the chief justice who is being accused of culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust, as well as for other impeachable ofcials who may be slapped with similar charges in the future. In this way, people are able to ponder how the rule of law works. The trial has been very educational for law students, legal practitioners, businessmen and the public as a whole. There is no doubt that Senate President and presiding ofcer Juan Ponce Enrile stands out, not only for his fair and balanced ruling on both prosecution and the defense but also for his credibility and integrity as the rst among equals. I also commend the lead defense counsel, former Justice Seran Cuevas. He gives us a view of how it is to be a litigator. Lawyers and law students have learned a lot from Cuevas. In contrast, the prosecutors are obviously still wet behind the ears. Aside from Enrile and Cuevas, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago also has my high regard. She has given color to the trial with her outbursts. I believe Santiago makes a lot of sense; after all, she used to be a judge herself. People will surely miss her when she goes to the International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands. There can only be one Miriam! *** I got hold of a copy of an April 18 decision of the Supreme Court which denied the second motion for reconsideration led by the Board of Airline Representatives. The decision says that the airlines must pay the overtime, transportation and meals of over 400 employees of the Bureau of Customs assigned to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The ruling is now nal and executory. The Customs employees waged this fight because the airlines had stopped paying for their overtime, transportation and meals when they work beyond their mandated schedule of eight in the morning until five in the afternoon. They assist departing and arriving passengers even outside of their working hours. According to the airlines, such payments would constitute double compensation.

The Supreme Courts decision is nal and executory.

A safety lesson from Pakistan

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WE DONT know if the local pharmaceutical industry and Filipino patients are aware of this, but our Asian neighbor Pakistan is still reeling under the aftershocks of a deadly scandal involving unsafe drugs. Perhaps our legislators who have been strong advocates of importing cheaper medicines from India and Pakistan can take a long and hard look at this issue and nd out whether this is a threat to Filipinos. Pakistan is now trying to recover from this scandal where some 40,000 Pakistanis were reported to have been given contaminated medication for the heart. Some 100 died after taking the drugs which were later discovered to have been contaminated with antimalarial chemicals. Maybe, since the deadly incident took place in Pakistan, that scandal was hardly noticed here in the Philippines. This is unfortunate. The reason: the local pharmaceutical industry is actually littered with cheap drugs imported from Pakistan. What many Filipinos know is that we import a lot of pharmaceutical products from Indiathe aftermath of the debate over expensive maintenance drugs in the country. What many Filipinos do not know is that we are a major market for Pakistani cheap drugs. These cheap Pakistani drugs are among the top two items imported by the country from that Asian neighbor of ours, the other being garments. Both aggregate a total of more or less $50 million a year. The big question is: are Filipino

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patients who look for cheap drugs actually buying those coming from Pakistan? Are they informed that the cheap drugs they are buying come from Pakistan? And, have they been informed that the source of these cheap drugs is a country wracked by a pharmaceutical industry scandal triggered by the death of 100 Pakistanis? While the local reaction to this scandal may have been lukewarm, such was not the case in other countries. For example, just a few months ago, the Sri Lankan government ordered a ban on the import of drugs from Pakistan. The Sri Lankan Health Ministry said the ban had everything to do with the drugrelated deaths in Pakistan. Just like the Philippines, Sri Lanka is obsessed with giving its people access to affordable medicines. In the quest for low-priced drugs, the two countries may have been mesmerized by the cheap drugs coming from Pakistan. The difference is that Sri Lanka quickly reacted to the drug-related deaths from the country selling the cheap medicines. We do not remember our government registering the same reaction. Conclusion: the cheap Pakistani drugs must still be ooding the local market as they are being bought by our underprivileged countrymen. Somebody should educate the public that cheap is not all that matters when one chooses which medicine to buy. They should be told that there are two very important factors that must be considered: rst, safety; second, efcacy. The medicine they buy must both be safe and effective. Otherwise, they would have simply been robbed of the few pesos they shelled out to buy what could very well be a contaminated piece of poison masquerading as cheap medicine. Heres the lesson from that Pakistan

scandal: we better nd out what shortcuts in the manufacturing process were done by the makers of these cheap imported drugs. It looks like some Pakistani pharmaceutical rms opted to do shortcuts on safety in the bid to come up with products they can sell lower than competition. The shortcuts led to contamination. Yes, they probably saved money by doing away with disinfectants and eliminating cleaning from the post-production phase of their process. We cant blame our countrymen for going after everything cheap. Anything sold cheap appeals to them and makes them disregard the other important criteria. For example, cheap airfares are a big hit. To cut down prices, some airlines eliminated in-ight dining, check-in baggage and seat reservations. Hopefully, they did not eliminate steps in the pre-departure checklists for safety in the bid to beat competition in the fare war. Unfortunately, cheap oftentimes proves to be very, very costly especially when it comes to medicines. One hundred Pakistanis paid for cheap with their lives. Could this happen in Sri Lanka? Unlikely. Its government was quick to react. How about in the Philippines? We dont know. Last we heard were still buying the cheap Pakistani drugs without many people knowing that we are doing so. We hope nobody actually believes the lives of Filipinos are cheap cheaper than those deadly contaminated drugs which killed 100 people in Pakistan. Some people are making a killing importing cheap medicine from Pakistan. We just hope that this is just gurative and not literal.

Singapores shoebox apartments are inhuman

By Pooja Thakur and Haslinda Amin
SINGAPORE should curb the increasing trend of so-called shoebox apartments because they are almost inhuman, CapitaLand Ltd. Chief Executive Ofcer Liew Mun Leong said. The government last week said its concerned that shoebox apartments are mushrooming in the city-state as private home sales surged to a three-year high with record purchases of units that are smaller than 50 square meters (538 square feet). I am dead against shoebox developments, Liew said in an interview at the downtown Singapore headquarters of Southeast Asias biggest developer. The government should intervene. Singapores land is very precious and you are wasting your scarce resources by building shoebox apartments. The island-states population growth, scarce land and surging property values have prompted developers to shrink apartment space. Home prices surged to a record at the end of 2011 in a city thats about half the size of Los Angeles. The government may introduce measures to regulate the sale of shoebox apartments after a record number were sold in the rst quarter, Khaw Boon Wan, Singapores National Development minister, said in Parliament on May 14. Developers sold 1,764 shoebox units in the rst quarter, or 27 percent of all home sales, the most since the Urban Redevelopment Authority began collating the data in 2007. Apartments that cost less than S$750,000 ($587,000) made up 42 percent of new home sales in the rst quarter, up from 25 percent in the previous three months, the data showed. Almost inhuman Its almost inhuman, its not good for the welfare of the family to feel that constrained, said Liew, 65, who grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with nine people and often slept along the corridor. At CapitaLands latest project, the 509-unit apartment in a central Singapore suburb designed by architect Moshe Safdie, the smallest homes are one-bedroom units measuring 710 square feet. Liew said Singapore should impose a minimum size for homes. Singapore developers built smaller apartments in the rst quarter, with median size of homes shrinking 24 percent to 667 square feet, according to CBRE Group Inc. Median prices for the period slid 18 percent to S$786,340, it said. The government has been attempting to rein in prices since 2009 when it barred interest-only loans for some projects and stopped allowing developers to absorb interest payments for apartments still being built. In December, it imposed additional taxes of as much as 10 percent on home purchases. Government controls havent slowed housing transactions in Singapore, driven by suburban projects, Liew said. He reiterated the companys aim to sell as many as 1,000 homes annually over the next two to three years. We dont think we have an issue with the target, he said. If youre aiming for the high-end, central core areas like Orchard Road, the numbers will not be so optimistic. If youre selling to the mass market, then the demand is still there. The next set of curbs may be targeted at the smaller apartments, said Wilson Liew, Singapore-based analyst at Maybank Kim Eng Holdings Ltd. The Singapore government will rst address the shoebox unit phenomenon, he said. More measures are on the way. Limiting shoebox homes Singapore may limit the number of shoebox units to 10 percent of each development, especially for projects in the suburbs, he said. The government could also set the minimum size for apartments at 50 square meters to ensure the quality of life isnt compromised, the analyst said. The trend of shoebox units may not be unique to the city- state, said Pratik Burman Ray, an analyst at HSBC Holdings Plc in Singapore. Philippine developers have built homes smaller than 20 square meters, while those in Thailand and Indonesia are less than 35 square meters, he said. In Hong Kong, apartments smaller than 500 square feet house two or three people, he said. I wonder if this phenomenon is Singapore specic or a shift in buyer preference, and then the question is should it be regulated at all, Ray said. Whats needed is greater transparency to protect home buyers, which is perhaps more critical. Developers will be required to provide more information including oor plans that reect the actual size of the apartments, Khaw said. Model homes should also depict the units accurately, he said, adding that the changes will be introduced in the second half when the law is passed. CapitaLand is lobbying against the shoebox units, said Liew, citing a recent visit to a 400-square-foot unit in Hong Kong. I used to joke that when I sat on the sofa, I dont need the remote control to switch on the TV, I use my toes, he said. If you build 200 square feet, 300 square feet for a family of two or three, you might as well stay in a box. There needs to be some degree of comfort level. Bloomberg

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Item No. 2 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

12HN0008 Repair/ Rehabilitation of Flood Control @ Brgy. Poblacion Oriental, Consolacion Contract Location : Consolacion, Cebu Scope of Work : Structural Excavation and Grouted riprap (class A) Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php1,445,240.30 Contract Duration : 60 Calendar Days : :

Contract Location Scope of Work Approved Budget For the Contract (ABC) Contract Duration Fund Source and Year Cost of Bid Docs

Item No. 3 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

12HN0009 Completion of Drainage Facilities at Cansaga, Consolacion Contract Location : Consolacion, Cebu Scope of Work : Excavation, Construction of Open line canal w/ fixed and movable cover and Manhole Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php960,337.29 Contract Duration : 60 Calendar Days : :

The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bid. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. The BAC will only accept/process LOIs signed by the person authorized in the Contractors License issued by PCAB and with complete requirements stated above. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH POCW-Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph Interested contractors shall submit their duly accomplished Expression of Interest statements upon presentation of their original Contractors Registration Certificate in person or through their Authorized Representative as reflected in their CRC to the Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), DPWH Samar 1st District Engineering Office, Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City not later done 10:00 A.M. on June 4, 2012. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. Issuance of Bidding Documents 2. Pre-Bid Conference 3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids May 19, 2012 to June 11, 2012 10:00 am May 28, 2012 10:00 am June 4, 2012 Deadline: 1:00pm June 11, 2012 2:00pm June 11, 2012

: : : :

The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R. A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bid. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB License applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH Central Procurement Office (CPO) before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH Central Procurement Office will only process contractors applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant time and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: Activities 1. Pre-Procurement Confernce 2. Issuance of Bidding Documents 3. Pre-Bid Conference 4. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 5. Receipt of Bids 6. Opening of Bids Schedule May 14, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M May 18, 2012 to June 08, 2012 May 28, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M Until 12:00NN of June 04, 2012 Deadline:10:00AM of June 08, 2012 10:00AM of _June 08, 2012

Item No. 4 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name

c. d.

e. f.

12HN0010 Cluster II A.)Repair/ Rehabilitation of Road at Brgy. Cabangahan, Consolacion B.) Repair/ Rehabilitation of Multi- Purpose Building at Brgy. Poblacion Occidental, Consolacion Contract Location : Consolacion, Cebu Scope of Work : A. Removal of existing dilapidated asphalt pavement, PCCP w/ sub-grade preparation and Aggregate Base Course. B. Concrete Works: Column, & Roof Beam (completion) and Fab/Inst. of Roof framing, Roofing, Ridge roll, Flashing and Fascia frame w/ board. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php955,203.46 Contract Duration : 60 Calendar Days : : 12HN0011 Cluster III A.) Repair/ Rehabilitation of Road at Brgy. Road, Ibabao, Cordova B.) Construction of Water Supply System at Brgy. Gilutongan, Cordova Contract Location : Cordova, Cebu Scope of Work : A. PCCP including Aggregate Base Course and Pavement marking B. Const. of concrete water tank including inst. of Gutter, Downspout, Water pipes w/ accessories and Tile works. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php1,934,712.63 Contract Duration : 45 Calendar Days : :

Item No. 5 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d.

e. f.

Item No. 6 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

12HN0012 Repair/ Rehabilitation of Brgy. Road, Jagobiao, Mandaue City Contract Location : Mandaue City Scope of Work : Asphalt Overlay Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php1,946,474.60 Contract Duration : 10 Calendar Days : :

Item No. 7 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH-Samar First District Engineering Office, Brgy. San Policarpo, Calbayog City, upon payment of a non-refundable fee stated above. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the DPWH web site, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids Documents. The Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the Bidding Documents (BDs) in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The DPWH-Samar First District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any, to annul the bidding process at any prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. Approved by: (Sgd.) ALVIN A. IGNACIO BAC Chairman For and in the absence of BAC Chairman

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at the BAC Secretariat Office, DPWH 1st Pangasinan Engineering District, Alaminos City, Pangasinan, upon presentation of two (2) valid IDs of the Authorized Liaison Officer as specified in the Contractors Information, Presentation of the Original CRC per memorandum dated April 19, 2004 and payment of a non-refundable fee as mentioned above respectively. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the DPWH website, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their Bid Documents. The Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Mailed intents shall not be entertained. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification. The DPWH 1ST Pangasinan Engineering District reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process at any time prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. Approved by: (Sgd.) GIL B. LORENZO Assistant District Engineer BAC Chairman NOTED: (Sgd.) FLORASOL C. CARILLO OIC, District Engineer
(MST-May 25, 2012)

12HN0013 Repair/ Rehabilitation of Brgy. Road, Tipolo, Mandaue City Contract Location : Mandaue City Scope of Work : PCCP w/ Subgrade Preparation Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php1,929,998.97 Contract Duration : 45 Calendar Days : :

Item No. 8 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

12HN0014 Repair/ Rehabilitation of Brgy. Road, Brgy. Casili, Mandaue City Contract Location : Mandaue City Scope of Work : PCCP w/ Sub-grade Preparation Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php960,288.50 Contract Duration : 60 Calendar Days : : : 12HN0015 : Asphalt Overlay of Brgy. Mantuyong, Mandaue City : Mandaue City : Asphalt Overlay the Contract (ABC) : Php960,649.97 : 60 Calendar Days

Item No. 9 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. Contract Location d. Scope of Work e. Approved Budget for f. Contract Duration Item No. 10 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

(Sgd.) DENIS C. CAGOMOC BAC Chairman

(MST-May 25, 2012)

12HN0016 Completion of Drainage Facilities at Brgy. Tabok, Mandaue City Contract Location : Mandaue City Construction of Open line canal w/ fixed and movable Scope of Work : cover incl. Manhole Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php968,372.95 Contract Duration : 60 Calendar Days : : : :

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Manila

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Public Works and Highways

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office San Antonio, Guagua, Pampanga Region III

Republic of the Philippines

INVITATION FOR BIDS

May 25, 2012

Item No. 11 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

12HN0017 Repair/Rehabilitation of Sacris Road, Brgy. Bakilid, Mandaue City Contract Location : Mandaue City Scope of Work : Asphalt Overlaying w/ Aggregate Base Course Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php960,031.41 Contract Duration : 6 Calendar Days

Loan 2836-PHI: Road Improvement and Institutional Development Project (RIIDP) Supply, Installation and Delivery of Information Technology (IT) Facilities
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the Procurement Plan for this project that is included in the Project Administration Manual which is included in the Project Information Documents (PID) in the ADB website. http://www.adb .org/projects/project.asp?id=41076 2. The Republic of the Philippines has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of the Road Improvement and Institutional Development Project (RIIDP), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for the Supply, Installation and Delivery of Information Technology (IT) Facilities. 3. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Provision and Delivery of 705 Business Workstations with associated Operating System, Office Productivity Software and Uninterruptable Power Supply to be delivered to 16 Sites. The delivery/completion period is six (6) months. The bidding is open to all eligible Bidders that meet the following criteria: Minimum average annual turnover of US$ 600,000 defined as the total payments received by the Bidder for contracts completed or under execution over the last three (3) years. In the case of a Joint Venture Bidder, one partner must meet 40% of the requirement, each partner must meet 25% of the requirement, and all partners combined must meet 100% of the requirement, Must have completed as main Supplier, at least one (1) similar contract during the last three (3) years worth at least US$ 800,000. In the case of a Joint Venture Bidder, requirement can be met by any one of the partners. The Bidder must be an authorized dealer, distributor or manufacturer of all products listed in its Bid for at least seven (7) years, and in the case of a Joint Venture Bidder, any one of the partners can meet this requirement, Goods offered must have been in production in the last ten (10) years. Soundness of the Bidders financial position showing long-term profitability demonstrated through audited annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement) for the last three (3) years. As a minimum, the Bidders net worth, calculated as the difference between its total assets and total liabilities, must be positive. In the case of a Joint Venture Bidder, each partner must meet this requirement. The Bidder must have liquid assets and lines of credit to meet the cash flow of US$ 1.5 Million for the execution of the Contract being bid for. The Bidders liquid assets and lines of credit must also meet its other current commitments for other contracts. In the case of a Joint Venture Bidder, one partner must meet 40% of the requirement, each partner must meet 25% of the requirement, and all partners combined must meet 100% of the requirement.

INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office, through the FY 2012 RA 10147 EXTENDED Regular 2011 Continuing invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects: 1. Contract ID Contract Name : 12CH0021 : Slope Protection Works along The Left Dike of Porac Gumain River Contract Location : (Downstream of Sta Cruz Bridge I) at Lubao, Pampanga SARO No. : SR2012-04-003475 Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php14,474,831.12 Contract Duration : 90CD Non-Refundable Bid Doc Fee : Php10,000.00

Item No. 12 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name

c. d.

e. f.

12HN0018 Cluster IV A.) Construction of Multi-purpose Building (Barangay Hall), Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City (Phase I) B.) Construction of Multi-purpose Building at Paknaan, Mandaue City (Phase II) Contract Location : Mandaue City A. Concrete Works w/ Excavation and Backfilling Scope of Work : B. Concrete Works, Masonry Work and Steel Works including Fab./Installation of doors & windows, Ceiling works incl. Eaves Electrical Works and Fixtures and Painting Works. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php820,162.94 Contract Duration : 45 Calendar Days : :

The BAC will conduct the procurement process with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bid. To bid for its contract, a contractor must submit a letter of Intent (LOI), purchase of bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, o joint venture, (c) the PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (e) Net financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration, to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. Receipt of LOIs for Prospective Bidders 2. Issuance of Bidding Documents 3. Pre-Bidding Conference 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids Until 5:00 P.M. of June 14, 2012 On : May 24-June 18, 2012 On : June 5, 2012 at 2:00 P.M June 19, 2012 at 8:00 - 10:00 A.M June 19, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.

Item No. 13 a. Contract ID b. Contract Name c. d. e. f.

12HN0019 Road Concreting of Sitio Tuburan, Brgy. Sabang, Lapu Lapu City Contract Location : Lapu Lapu City Scope of Work : PCCP w/ Subgrade Preparation, Aggregate Sub-base and Base course including Rip raping work. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php12,061,731.85 Contract Duration : 120 Calendar Days : :

Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWHPOCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Registration Certificate (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. Issuance of Bidding Documents 2. Pre-bid Conference 3. Receipt of LOIs from Prospective Bidders 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids : : : : : May 25, 2012 June 13, 2012 June 1, 2012 at 1:00pm June 7, 2012 at 5:00pm June 13, 2012 at 8:00am 10:00am June 13, 2012 at 1:00pm

4. 5.

International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADBs Single Stage: Two-Envelope procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible source countries. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from DPWH and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A pre-bid meeting which potential bidders may attend will be held on June 13, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Office of Assistant Secretary ROY L. MANAO, Chairman, BAC for Goods, Department of Public Works and Highways, 2nd Floor, DPWH Main Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila, Philippines. The Bidding Document, in the English language, may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of five thousand (PhP 5,000.00) Philippine Pesos (plus postal charges of PhP 1,000.00 (inland) or PhP 5,000.00 (overseas)) or the equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be cash or managers check in favor of DPWH. The document may be obtained in person at the address given below or will be sent by courier for local delivery or airmail for overseas delivery. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10:00 am on July 11 2012 All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security for the amount indicated in Section II Bid Data Sheet of the Bidding Document. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below at 10:00 am on July 11, 2012.

6.

Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accompanied forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the evaluation and the post qualification. LOI Form and Bidding Document Fees are shown below: ABC of Project Php1,000,000.00 and below Php1,000,000.01-Php5,000,000.00 Php5,000,000.01-Php20,000,000.00 Php20,000,000.01-Php50,000,000.00 Php50,000,000.01-Php100,000,000.00 LOI Form Fee None None None None None Bidding Document Fee Php1,000.00 Php5,000.00 Php10,000.00 Php20,000.00 Php30,000.00

7.

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH-Pampanga 2nd District Engineering Office, San Antonio, Guagua, Pampanga, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of please see above. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the DPWH website, if available. Prospective bidders that will downloaded the BDs from DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bid Documents. Bid must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the Bidding Documents (BDs) to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification. The DPWH-Pampanga 2nd DEO reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. (Sgd.) GENE D. GONZALES BAC Chairman
(MST-May 25, 2012)

8. The DPWH will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids. 9. The address referred to above is: Assistant Secretary ROY L. MANAO Chairman, BAC for Goods c/o the BAC Secretariat Department of Public Works and Highways Ground Floor, Supply and Property Management Division DPWH Main Office, Bonifacio Drive. Port Area Manila 1018 Philippines Telephone: (63)-(02)-304-3530 (Sgd.) ROY L. MANAO Assistant Secretary Chairman, BAC for Goods

The Department of Public Works and Highways Cebu 6th District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract award, without incurring any liability the affected bidders. Approved by: (Sgd.) MYRNA A. DELA SERNA BAC Chairman NOTED:
(MST-May 25 & June 1, 2012)

(Sgd.) SANTIAGO T. SUICO, JR. OIC, District Engineer

(MST-May 25, 2012)

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Manila Republic of the Philippines

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MAY 25, 2012

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CITY SOCIAL WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

SilunganCenter, Session Rd. Ext., Baguio City TEL. 444-6467/442-7893/442-3842

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Manila INVITATION TO BID CLUSTER NO. RB32, REHABILITATION/RESTORATION ALONG VARIOUS ROAD SECTIONS IN BENGUET I, CAR, UNDER THE POST ONDOY AND PEPENG SHORT TERM INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION PROJECT (POPSTIRP), ROADS AND BRIDGES COMPONENT
1. The Government of the Philippines (GOP) has received a loan (Loan No. PHP246) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, toward the cost of Post Ondoy and Pepeng Short Term Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, Roads and Bridges Component and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for Cluster RB32 , Rehabilitation/Restoration along various Road Sections in Benguet, CAR. The Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) is PhP 94,087,940.67 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways now invites bids for the rehabilitation/improvement of the above project. Completion of the Works required is 180 Calendar Days. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a single contract similar to the Project, equivalent to at least fifty percent (50%) of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4. Contractors/applicants who are interested in the DPWH civil works are required to register prior to the set schedule of submission of bid while those already registered shall keep their records current and updated. Contractors eligibility to bid on the project will be determined using the DPWH Contractor Profile Eligibility Process (CPEP) and subject to further postqualification. Information on registration can be obtained at DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph or CPO, 5th floor, DPWH Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Bureau of Maintenance and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders at Central Procurement Office, 5th Floor Department of Public Works and Highways Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00.) It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the set deadline for the submission of bids. 7. The Department of Public Works & Highways will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on May 29, 2012,- 9:00 A.M. at Central Procurement Office, 5th Floor Department of Public Works and Highways Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila, which shall be open to all interested parties. Bids must be delivered on or before June 13, 2012,10:00 A.M. at Central Procurement Office, 5thFloor Department of Public Works and Highways Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Bidding Documents, ITB Clause 18.1. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address above. Late bids shall not be accepted. 9. For further information, please refer to: BETTY S. SUMAIT Director III OIC, Bureau of Maintenance 2nd Street, Port Area Manila Tel. No. (02) 3043618 Fax No. (02) 3043627 10. The Department of Public Works & Highways 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, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. (Sgd.) JAIME A. PACANAN, Ph.D., CESO I Undersecretary for Support Services Chairman, BAC for Civil Works
(MST-May 25, 2012)

Republic of the Philippines

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) Baguio City is looking for Andrelyn dela Cruz Turao, mother of Baby Girl X a.k.a. Richel Paulyn Elke born on April 3, 2008 at Cuison Hospital Inc., Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The girl was barely 3 days old when Andrelyn gave her to Mr. Melchor Paul Elke. The child is now 4 years & 1 month old and is presently under the custody of Mr. Raymund P. Elke, brother of Melchor Paul at #112-B Lower Cypress, Irisan, Baguio City. Failure of the mother to appear will imply disinterest on her part to claim her daughter and will compel the CSWDO-Baguio City to initiate abandonment proceedings to legally free the child for eventual adoption. Anybody who can give some information about the mother is requested to report to the City Social Welfare and Development Office at Upper Session Road, Baguio City or contact telephone nos. (074) 442-3842 or 442-78-93. Please look for Ms. Cynthia B. Langagan, Social Worker in charge.
(MST-May 25, 2012)

InvItatIon to BId
Cluster no. rB37, rehaBIlItatIon/restoratIon of varIous road seCtIons In laguna I, laguna II, laguna suB and rIzal II, laguna and rIzal ProvInCe, regIon Iv-a, under the Post ondoy and PePeng short term InfrastruCture rehaBIlItatIon ProjeCt (PoPstIrP)
1. The Government of the Philippines (GOP) has received a loan (Loan No. PHP246) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, toward the cost of Post Ondoy and Pepeng Short Term Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, Roads and Bridges Component and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for Cluster RB37 , Rehabilitation/Restoration of Various Road Sections in Laguna I, Laguna II, Laguna Sub and Rizal II, Laguna and Rizal Province, Region IV-A. The Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) is PhP74,532,925.57 The Department of Public Works and Highways now invites bids for the rehabilitation/improvement of the above project. Completion of the Works required is One Hundred Eighty (180) Calendar Days. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a single contract similar to the Project, equivalent to at least fifty percent (50%) of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4. Contractors/applicants who are interested in the DPWH civil works are required to register prior to the set schedule of submission of bid while those already registered shall keep their records current and updated. Contractors eligibility to bid on the project will be determined using the DPWH Contractor Profile Eligibility Process (CPEP) and subject to further post- qualification. Information on registration can be obtained at DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph or CPO, 5th floor, DPWH Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Bureau of Maintenance and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders at Central Procurement Office, 5th Floor Department of Public Works and Highways Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00.) It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the set deadline for the submission of bids. 7. The Department of Public Works & Highways will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on May 29, 2012, 9:00 A.M. at Central Procurement Office, 5th Floor Department of Public Works and Highways Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila, which shall be open to all interested parties. Bids must be delivered on or before June 13, 2012, 10:00 A.M. at Central Procurement Office, 5th Floor Department of Public Works and Highways Building, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in the Bidding Documents, ITB Clause 18.1. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address above. Late bids shall not be accepted. 9. For further information, please refer to: BETTY S. SUMAIT Director III OIC, Bureau of Maintenance 2nd Street, Port Area Manila Tel. No. (02) 3043618 Fax No. (02) 3043627 10. The Department of Public Works & Highways 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, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. (Sgd.) JAIME A. PACANAN, Ph.D., CESO I Undersecretary for Support Services Chairman, BAC for Civil Works
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METROPOLITAN NAGA WATER DISTRICT

Republic of the Philippines

INFRA 2012-006 Installation of Transmission Line @ Del Rosario OverpassCorner Soriano St., Zone 1, Brgy. Con. Grande, Naga City PR# 12/05/2033 MNWD, Naga City

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE FURNISHING OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION LINE AT DEL ROSARIO OVERPASS-CORNER SORIANO STREET, ZONE I, BRGY. CONCEPCION GRANDE, NAGA CITY The METROPOLITAN NAGA WATER DISTRICT (MNWD), through its approved Corporate Budget intends to apply the sum of SIX MILLION SIXTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIVE PESOS & 85/100 (Php 6,069,505.85) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for FURNISHING OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION LINE @ DEL ROSARIO OVERPASS-CORNER SORIANO STREET ZONE 1, BRGY. CONCEPCION GRANDE NAGA CITY, Project No.: INFRA 2012-006. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The MNWD now invites bids for FURNISHING OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION LINE @ DEL ROSARIO OVERPASS-CORNER SORIANO STREET, ZONE 1, BRGY. CONCEPCION GRANDE NAGA CITY. Completion of the Works is required within ONE HUNDERED EIGHTY (180) CALENDAR DAYS. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified In the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. Interested bidders may obtain further information from MNWD and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM 12:00 NN and 1:00 PM 5:00 PM. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders starting on FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 to JUNE 14, 2012, from the Office of the BAC Secretariat c/o Planning & Design Division, 2nd Floor MNWD Building, MNWD, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City, and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (Php 7,500.00). The MNWD will hold a PRE-BID CONFERENCE on FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 at 1:30 PM at 2nd Floor, Conference Room, MNWD Building, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before JUNE 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM at Office of the BAC Secretariat c/o Commercial Division, Ground Floor MNWD Building, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City. All bids must be accomapnied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bid opening shall be on JUNE 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. The MNWD 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, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: MRS. VIRGINIA I. NERO Commercial Division MNWD Compound, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City Tel. No.: (054) 811-3135 local 106; Fax No. (054) 811-1899
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

Region IV-A (Southern Tagalog Region) DPWH-Rizal First District Engineering Office
Government Center, Calumpang Binangonan, Rizal Tel. No. 652-3657/652-3652

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Manila

Republic of the Philippines

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INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Rizal First District Engineering Office, through the FY 2011 and PDAF FY 2011, invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects: 1. Contract ID : 12DN0061 Contract Name : Rehabilitation/Improvement of Antipolo-Teresa Road Contract Location : Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City Scope of Work : Rehabilitation/Improvement of Inlet Manhole Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 374,744.79 Contract Duration : 60 CD. 2. Contract ID Contract Name : 12DN0062 : Construction of Multi-Purpose Building, San Lorenzo Sumulong Memorial Circle, Brgy. San Isidro Contract Location : First District Antipolo City Scope of Work : Partial Construction of Footing/Column of 1,342 sq.m. Multi-Purpose Building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 5,000,000.00 Contract Duration : 60 CD.

Invitation to Bid
Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Damaged Paved National Roads MasbateCatainganPlacer Road, Masbate
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), through the General Appropriations Act intends to apply the sum of Php 445,146,648.02 being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Damaged Paved National Roads, MasbateCataingan-Placer Road, Masbate (K0 031+868-KO 072+712.34 with exceptions). Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The Department of Public Works and Highways now invites bids for Rehabilitation/ reconstruction of Damaged Paved National Roads, Masbate-Cataingan-Placer Road, Masbate (K0 031+868-KO 072+712.34 with exceptions). The length of the road is 26.91826 kms., width of 6.70 meter (2-lane at 3.35m/lane) to be made of AC Pavement with thickness of 75mm and 0.23m thick PCCP, including 1.00 meter shoulder width at both sides, provided with Aggregate Subbase and Base Courses, Earthworks, provision of Drainage and Slope Protection Structures and Miscellaneous Structures. Completion of the Works is 510 cal. days. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a single contract similar to the Project, equivalent to at least fifty percent (50%) of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders. 3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capitaln stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4. Contractors/applicants who are interested in the DPWH civil works are required to register prior to the set schedule of submission of bid while those already registered shall keep their records current and updated. Contractors eligibility to bid on the project will be determined using the DPWH Contractor Profile Eligibility Process (CPEP) and subject to further post-qualification. Information on registration can be obtained at DPWH website www.dpwh.qov.ph or Central Procurement Office (CPO), 5th Floor, DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Interested bidders shall be required to submit PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract and classification of contractor as Large B for roads and bridges and ISO 9000 Certification as part of the technical documents under Item 12.1b of the Bid Data Sheet. They may obtain further information from DPWH-Region V and CPO and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php 40,000.00. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the DPWH, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 7. The Department of Public Works and Highways will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on June 5, 2012, 9:00 A.M. at CPO, 5th Fir. DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila, which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered on or before June 19, 2012, 10:00 A.M. at CPO, 5th Fir. DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.1. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the aforesaid address. Late bids shall not be accepted. 9. The DPWH 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, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

Department of Public Works and Highways OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER Albay 3rd District Engineering Office
Paulog, Ligao City

Republic of the Philippines

INVITATION TO BID
The Department of Public Works and Highways Albay 3rd District Engineering Office, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following contract(s): 12FO0039 Repair/Rehab/Improvement of Ligao Poblacion Road Calzada Ligao City Contract Location: Ligao City Scope of Work: Repair/Rehab./Improvement of Roads Approved Budget the Contract (ABC): Php 9,899,901.98 Contract Duration: 60 calendar days Contract ID: Contract Name: Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture with PCAB License applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC of the DPWH Regional Office No. V will conduct the eligibility checking using the Civil Works Registry (CWR) System and the preliminary examination of bids will be conducted by the BAC of this office. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH POCW-Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:

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3. Contract ID : 12DN0063 Contract Name : Construction of Multi-Purpose Building, Contract Location : Brgy. San Isidro, Antipolo City Scope of Work : Partial Construction of 1,342 sq.m. Multi-Purpose Building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 15,000,000.00 Contract Duration : 90 CD. The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bid. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) together with a copy of Contractors Profile (present original copy for authentication) and current Mayor's Permit issued by the municipality or city where the principal place of business, purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC and current Mayor's Permit issued by the municipality or city where the principal place of business. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh. gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:

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Interested contractor must download the Bid Documents including the plans at DPWH website or PhilGEPS and must submit Letter of Intent (LOI) before the deadline of submission and must paid Php 10,000.00 for Bidding Documents on or before the deadline for payments of Bidding Documents at DPWH Albay 3rd District Engineering Office, Paulog, Ligao City. Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the required amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Letter of Intent should only be submitted by the duly authorized liaison officer reflected at the CRC, and it must be accompanied with photocopy of CRC, PCAB license and Tax Clearance, original copy of those documents must be presented for validation/verification. Only those that will passed the validation/ verification will be accepted. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The DPWH Albay 3rd District Engineering Office, Paulog, Ligao City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. Approved by: (Sgd.) ROLANDO G. CATAHAN BAC Chairman Noted:

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at Rizal First District Engineering Office, Barangay Calumpang, Binangonan, Rizal, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (Php1,000.00) for Item No. 1; FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (Php5,000.00) for Item No. 2 and TEN THOUSAND PESOS (Php10,000.00) for Item No. 3. Prospective bidders that will download the BD's from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids documents. the Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The Rizal First District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process at any time prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. Approved by: (Sgd.) MARY RUTH J. DAZO BAC - Vice Chairman (Sgd.) EDGARDO P. PERALTA District Engineer
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ployees in xing minimum wages. He said the wage board also committed a grave abuse of discretion in integrating the existing P22 cost-of-living allowance into the basic wage and approving a new COLA. Under RA6727, minimum wages should be set to ensure that all workers are given their right to a decent return to their eight hours of work and that these shall enable them to increase their living standards; and that there should be movement towards equity in income and wealth. He said the TUCP supports the principle of minimum wage rates but the increase should be as adequate and economically feasible to maintain the minimum standards of living.

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Union raps Metro wage hike

By Vito Barcelo

THE Trade Union Congress of the Philippines questioned on Thursday the P30 wage increase granted to minimum wage earners in Metro Manila, saying the increase was grossly inadequate and does not conform with Republic Act No. 6727, or the Wage Rationalization Act.
TUCP General Secretary Jose P. Umali, Jr. urged the National Wages and Productivity Commission to review Wage Order No. NCR-17 of the National Capital Region-Regional Tripartite wages and Productivity Board because it was contrary to law. Umali argued that the regional wage board grossly disregarded the spirit and intent of RA 6727 which mandates thatthe wage boards shall ensure decent standard of living necessary for the health, efciency and general well-being of em-

On May 17, the Metro Manila wage board approved a two-step P30 increase in the basic pay of private sector workers in the region. The NWPC said this brings to P456 the minimum wage of workers in the National Capital Region. The rst tranche of P20 would be given when the wage order takes effect 15 days after conrmation of the NWPC and publication in a national newspaper while the balance of P10 will take effect after six months. But workers said a wage hike of less than P90 would make workers unable to cope with the increasing prices of their basic needs and even data from the NWPC showed that by the end of 2011, the minimum family living wage was P993.

QC govt vows to block sale of Quezon House

By Rio N. Araja
THE Quezon City government will block any attempt to sell the 3,678-square-meter property of former President Manuel Quezon at Gilmore Avenue in the New Manila district because it has supposedly been declared a national heritage site, a senior city hall ofcial said on Thursday. Mayor Herbert Bautistas chief of staff Aldrin Cua said Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte and the mayors senior adviser Manuel Alba have been tasked to negotiate with Quezons daughter, Ma. Zeneida Nini Quezon-Avancea, for the purchase of the house on Gilmore Avenue bounded by Seventh and Eighth Streets in Barangay Mariana. We are very much interested to keep and preserve the property, Cua told the Manila Standard. Granting the property has been disposed of to someone, we still have all the authority to reclaim it because it has been declared a national heritage site. Although he declined to identify the purported buyer, sources at the city hall said the Quezon family has been negotiating with property developer Jose Gerry Acuzar, owner of the New San Jose Builders and the Ciudead Real de Acuzar, a heritage park featuring houses that were disassembled and rebuilt in Bagac, Bataan. The sources said initial talks with the Quezon family indicate that they are willing to turn over the property to the city government, but needed to hurdle a legal impediment. The city started negotiating for the acquisition of the property since 2008, when Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. was still mayor of the city. Belmonte ordered an inpsection of the property in the same year. The property is registered in the name of Avancea, who lived in the two -storey house for decades before moving to Muntinlupa City. Her father, who was president of the Philippine Commonwealth from 1935 until his death in 1944, supposedly lived in the house shourtly after it was bought in the 1920s. Upon learning of the plans to sell the house, the QC government asked the National Historical Commission to declare the house a national heritage site.

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Store raided for selling shabu-like cigarettes
AN ordinary-looking store in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan was raided by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and policemen for allegedly selling methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, PDEA Chief Jose Gutierrez said Thursday. Gutierrez said the store was located at Block 13, Lot 85, Santeh GK, Towerville in Barangay Sto. Cristo, San Jose del Monte City. The store is owned by Teresita Yambot, alias Tess Cawaling. During our surveillance operations, we were able to verify intelligence reports that Yambot has been using her sari-sari store as faade to cover up her illegal drug transactions, the PDEA chief said. Twelve plastic sachets of shabu and several drug paraphernalia were recovered from the suspects store. Shabu is being sold in Yambots store like cigarettes. Clients go to her store and walk away with the merchandize after paying. She even offered discount for residents of the barangay with neighbors being able to buy shabu for P100-P200 per sachet while outsiders have to pay P1,000P2,000, he said. Jonathan Fernandez

Invitation to Bid For Foreign-Assisted Projects

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Land Management Services (NPS-ENRMP)

Republic of the Philippines

Aussies beef up Brigada Eskwela

AUSTRALIAN Embassy staff on Wednesday joined Brigada Eskwela activities at the Silangan Elementary School in Taguig City in a bid to show Australias support for education in the Philippines. Today is an opportunity for Australian Embassy staff to do hands-on work with teachers, parents, and children to get schools ready for the new school year, said Australian Ambassador Bill Tweddell who donned work clothes to paint walls at the school with Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano. Brigada Eskwela, spearheaded by the Department of Education, is a nationwide activity that brings together parents, teachers and pupils to clean up and prepare schools across the country for the start of classes in June. Australian Embassy staff will also participate in Brigada Eskwela activities in ve Taguig City schools this week. Australia and Taguig City are key partners in piloting a disaster risk management program called Building the Resilience and Awareness of Metro Manila Communities to Natural Disasters and Climate Change Impacts (BRACE). Australia, through the BRACE program, will assist urban communities brace for the impact of natural disasters. Our support to Brigada Eskwela complements what we aim to do through the BRACE program to support Filipinos to take action in their local communities to protect and preserve their environment to help reduce vulnerability to natural disasters, the ambassador said. Australia has provided approximately P4.7 million to support Brigada Esk-

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE CONDUCT OF CADASTRAL SURVEY (CATEGORY B-Pol. Bdry. Survey) IN MUNICIPALITIES OF KAPALONG, DAVAO NORTE; CARMEN, DAVAO NORTE; HAGONOY, DAVAO SUR;SAN ISIDRO , DAVAO ORIENTAL; SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR, DAVAO NORTE; STO. TOMAS, DAVAO NORTE & TARRAGONA, DAVAO ORIENTAL
Project ID No. DENR-RXI-04-WB-NCB-2012 Loan Number 7470-PH
1. The Government of the Philippines (GOP) has received a Loan from World Bank toward the cost of the Cadastral Survey Projects under the National Program Support to Environment and Natural Resources Management Project (NPS-ENRMP) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan, together with the GOP counterpart funds, to payments under the contract for the Conduct of Cadastral Survey (Cat B-Pol. Bdry. Survey) in the Municipalities of Kapalong, Davao Norte; Carmen,Davao Norte; San Isidro Labrador, Davao Norte & Sto Tomas, Davao Norte, Hagonoy,Davao Sur, San Isidro & Tarragona, Davao Oriental, 2. The Department of Environment and Natural Resource (DENR) Region XI, an agency of the Republic of the Philippines, now invites sealed Bids for the Conduct of Cadastral Survey (Category B-Pol. Bdry. Survey) for the Municipalities of Kapalong, Carmen, San Isidro Labrador & Sto Tomas, Davao Norte, Hagonoy,Davao Sur, San Isidro & Tarragona, with ID No. DENR-RXI-04-WB-NCB-2012 Location Lot 1 Municipality of Kapalong,Davao Norte LOT 2 Municipality of Carmen, Davao Norte LOT 3 Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur LOT 4 Municipality of San Isidro, Davao Oriental LOT 5 Municipality of San Isidro Labrador, Davao del Norte LOT 6 Municipality of Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte LOT 7 Municipality of Tarragona, Davao Oriental TOTAL Area (has) 83,100 16,600 11,428 22,044 15,249 22,180 22,044 Estimated Budget Cost 4,225,267.00 3,246,081.00 3,115,593.00 4,235,548.00 3,127,791.00 4,088,588.00 5,225,585.00 27,264,453.00 Duration 100 calendar days 100 calendar days 100 calendar days 100 calendar days 100 calendar days 100 calendar days 100 calendar days

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wela activities in 80 public schools 30 in Metro Manila and 50 in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Australia provided each school with at least P60,000 worth of materials and supplies for minor repairs repainting and cleaning, he said. Australia is also helping to coordinate Brigada Eskwela activities in schools where there are large populations of indigenous learners through the Philippines Response to Muslim and Indigenous Peoples Education (PRIME) program, he added.

Court issues protection order on actress family

A QUEZON City court issued a temporary protection order actress Claudine Barretto, her husband Raymart Santiago and their children directing the brothers of newspaper columnist Ramon Tulfo to stay away from the Santiago family. Branch 219 Judge Bayani Vargas, in a four-page decision, also directed the National Police to assign a police escort to the Santiago family even as he ordered Erwin, Ben and Raffy Tulfo, their aides and security personnel, to stay not less than 500 meters away from any member of the Santiago family. Vargas will hear the main case of a writ for amparo after the issuance of the temporary protection order, which is considered effective immediately unless revoked by order of this court. Rio N. Araja

Bidders should have completed, within five (5) years, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.

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Makati reroutes trafc for Sampiro

By Ferdinand Fabella
SEVERAL roads in Makati City will be closed to trafc starting today, Friday, until Sunday, May 27, to give way for various activities lined for the citys 342nd foundation anniversary. Public Safety Director Herminigildo San Miguel announced on Thursday that starting at 10 a.m. today until the morning of May 27, both lanes of Makati Avenue, from Valdez Street to Kalayaan Avenue, will be closed for activities in the Sampiro de Makati celebration. Sampiro comes from San Pedro de Makati, the citys original name. On Saturday, about 2,000 participants will join the Sampiro grand parade and the following roads will be temporarily closed starting at 12 noon: Makati Avenue, both directions from J.P. Rizal to Jupiter Street; Valdez St., from J.P. Rizal to Burgos St.; Nicanor Garcia (formerly Reposo St.) from J.P. Rizal to Jupiter; Jupiter St., N. Garcia to Makati Ave.; and Burgos St., from Anza St. to J.P. Rizal. San Miguel advised motorists to avoid such areas and take alternate routes instead. For public utility jeepneys or light vehicles coming from PRC going to Guadalupe, they may take Kalayaan and turn left to Pililia, right to Osmea then to Bonifacio towards their destination, San Miguel said. Those coming from Guadalupe going to PRC or Taft Avenue must pass J.P. Rizal, turn right to E. Zobel, then left to Osmea towards their destination, he added. Vehicles coming from Mandaluyong must take J.P. Rizal and follow the rerouting schedule toward their destination, while those coming from the Central Business District going to Mandaluyong must pass through Gil Puyat Avenue to their destination. Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay Jr. said the festival will have a series of street dance showdowns by six participating barangay clusters in four strategic areas along the parade route: at the corner of J.P. Rizal and Reposo Sts.; Reposo cor. Jupiter St.; Makati Ave., cor. P. Burgos; B. Valdez St., cor. P. Burgos; and nally at Makati Avenue cor. Kalayaan for the culminating performances. Prior to the parade, other big events in celebration of the 342nd Sampiro de Makati will also be held, including the Miss Makati 2012 pageant on May 24; Fellowship Dinner with Vice President Jejomar C. Binay on May 25; Karnabal sa Makati (Sister Cities Fellowship Night) on May 26; Family Day on May 27 at the City Hall Quadrangle; Sanlo, Sining, Saya on May 29 at Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk; and Kasalang Bayan on May 30 at the City Hall Quadrangle. A weeklong mini job fair will also run from May 28 to June 1 at the city hall, city ofcials said.

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Young aces dispute kart crowns

YOUNG aces hope to further prove their mettle as they battle for supremacy today in the third leg of the 2012 Philippine National Karting Series at the short, but fast Boomland Kart Track of the CCP Complex in Pasay City. Tai Zulberti of CityKart and Jose Luigi Lachica of One Racing aim to keep the solo leadership in the entry level Formula Cadet classes of this event sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines and sponsored by Motorstar and Aeromed. Zulberti is eyeing his third straight win in the Formula Cadet Expert class against Dylan Arambulo and AT Tuason of Castrol-TRS Kids. Zulberti garnered a total of 129 points or a 10-point margin over Arambulo with Tuason in third with 82 points. Joining them are Jacob Chamness (79 pts), William Casequin (75 pts) and Xedrei Daquigan of XPD (54 pts) Lachica, likewise, guns for his third consecutive triumph in the Formula Cadet Novice against rivals Francis Tanlu of AUTS Racing and Sean Draeco Abalajon of Kart Wreckers. Lachica holds a perfect 150 points against Tanlu and Abalajon, whos in second and third, with 112 and 101 points, respectively. The Mini ROK division will be one big intense duel between Flynn Jackes of Castrol-TRS Kids and Gabriel Cabrera of Kart Wreckers as only one point separates the two in the standings. Jackes, following his big win in Batangas, wrested solo leadership with 132 points against Cabrera, who totes 131. Xedrei Daquigan stands between them as hes currently in third with 100. With Jaz Monzones unsure of racing due to injury, Sacha Feliciano of Marcelo Racing gets the chance to climb up the points ladder against Raul Baretto in the ROK Clubman class. Monzones currently holds the top spot in the ROK Clubman with 110 points against Feliciano and Baretto who tallies 88 and 27 points respectively. For more info, call the Carmona Racetrack, c/o Rose Feria at 845-0745, 889-3389, 845-3287 and 845-4142 or visit the Web site www.asiankarting.com.

PH National Games begin

DUMAGUETE CITYDevastated
by two natural calamities in the past months, this quaint, university city takes a rst major step toward recovery today when it welcomes at least 4,000 athletes at the start of the 2012 PhilipTwenty-four sports events will be held here with billiards ring off competitions at the Convention Center ahead of the 5 p.m., opening ceremony, to be led by Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and Gov. Roel Degamo before an expected large crowd at the Freedom Park. Dumaguete suffered damages when Typhoon Sendong slammed parts of Mindanao and Visayas last December. Then, disaster struck again last February when this seaside city was rocked by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. Sagarbarria in the recent press launch said they ``wanted to show the world that Dumaguete is back on its feet with the staging of the PNG which is a collective open championships of all 38 national sports associations organized by the Philippine Sports Commission and sponsored by Smart Communications and Summit Drinking Water. Some of the 14 other sports have already started elsewhere with John Emerson Inguito taking the gold medal in the motorsports centerpiece event, Moto 4T Sintetico 115 Superstock Class, over at the SM Sucat in Paranaque over the weekend. Fencing also began action at the Philsports in Pasig, while baseball competitions already got going at the Rizal Memorial Ballpark in Manila. Gymnastics has also already red off at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Gymnastics Hall. Rugby also touched off the competitions in the other hub of Laguna, which will also stage canoe-kayak, dragonboat, and taekwondo in the coming days. Meanwhile, the ILLAM clouters and the Angeles University Foundation Great Danes bounced back from a pair of setbacks to post convincing victories yesterday in the baseball competitions of the National Games. ILLAM fought back with three big runs in the fth inning to repulse the Philippine Youth team, 3-2, at the Rizal Memorial ballpark. Former Palarong Pambansa standout James Nucup keyed the Great Danes 8-3 triumph over the Adamson Falcons. This allowed ILLAM to remain in contention for a seminals berth with their second win in three matches as they rebounded from a 0-10 setback from Philab. Peter Atencio

Castrol kids seek another big nish

Advocacy run. Victoria Court sponsored the recent FEET2RUN Event, in partnership with the Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association, BJMP-NCR Lakan Chapter and the local government. The advocacy campaign aimed to distribute rubber slippers and food to street children. More than 1,000 runners joined the fun run held inside the Camp Crame Grounds.
THE Castrol-Tuason Racing School Kids Team gears up for another intense action as the National Karting Series stages its third leg at the Boomland Kart Track of the CCP Complex in Pasay City. Flynn Jackes will spearhead the title campaigns and will be joined by Wils Casequin and AT Tuason for the Castrol-TRS Kids Team powered by Castrol, Bridgestone, Standard Insurance, C! Magazine, OMP, Coke Zero, Oakley, Aguila and Toptul. Jackes eyes another intense showdown with Gabriel Cabrera in the Mini ROK division. He wrested solo leadership following an impressive victory at the Batangas Racing Circuit as he now holds 132 points against Cabrera, who is in close second with 131. Casequin aims for a better nish after clinching the second runner-up honors in the Formula Cadet Expert class to earn a two-leg total of 75 points. Tuason, who ended fourth in the last leg, remains third overall in the Formula Cadet Expert class with 82 points. The three were part of the pioneer batch of young karting protgs who excelled in the Castrol Champions of the Future program launched last year. And so far, they have proven their worth in the National Karting Series. TRS president JP Tuason expects a better show from these kids who will be racing in a familiar track where their natural talents were rst nurtured. After showing their fangs in Batangas, Im condent that our young wards will further develop that winners instinct in the coming races, said Tuason. For more info about the TRS-Castrol Kids, interested parties may email www.tuasonracing.com or at info@tuasonracing. com, visit Tuason racing school fanpage on facebook, or call the TRS secretariat, c/o Aileen Urgelles at 820-4203.

IN BRIEF
Ayala Land wins title
AYALA Land grabbed the overall championship trophy from among the 24 teams of local and country-based international companies that participated in this years fourth JEC Partners Cup Badminton Tournament Sunday at the Centro Atletico Badminton Court in Cubao, Quezon City. Ayala Land also ruled the mens double and Toshiba won the womens double, while the mixed doubles crown went to Globe. Sponsored by JEC Philippines, a mechanical and electrical company focusing on environmental and energy-efcient cooling systems, the one-day tournament started in 2009 to promote a good healthy lifestyle among its partners and suppliers. EC Philippines general manager Guenter Taus said proceeds of the tournament will go to the Lighthouse Club Manila, the construction industrys education and scholarship charity fund. Other companies who participated in the tournament were Universal Robina Corp., United Laboratories, JEC Philippines, Fluor Philippines, Maccaferri, Cardinal Santos, Ionics, Amspec, Jardine Distribution Inc., Jardine Lloyd Thomson, Jardine Shipping, ON Semicon and Tollways Management Corporation.

Reyes bags aquathlon/ trail run title

JUN Reyes defied the tremendous challenges of nature and his competitors as he won the 10-kilometer trail run in the recent second Wild Mambu Trail Run and Aquathlon, hosted by the Municipality of Mamburao in Occidental Mindoro. Reyes, a local bet, nished the tough trail run with a time of 1:40:09. On the distaff side, Angelica Pletosu of Baguio nished in 1:10:45, while a close second was Tatax Almoro, who timed 1:12:09, followed by bronze medalist Katrina Dela Rosa with 1:15:10. On the aquathlon competition of the event co-organized by the Philippine Skyrunning Association and the Triathlon Association of the Philippines, and sponsored by SMART and Alastre Beach Resort, Timothy Joseph Isla nished the 1 Km swim-10 Km run race in 1:26:29 unopposed. Among the females, Kriska Rose Sto. Domingo pulled off a come-from-behind victory to win the title in 1:40:29. Mamburao Mayor Voltaire Anthony Bambi Villarosa expressed delight over the turnout of the two-in-one event, which he personally observed by joining the 10 Km trail run. We are happy over the success of the Wild Mambu Trail Run and Aquathlon, which is a showcase of our provinces scenic nature spots such as the Mangyan village, river crossings and the forest. At the same time, we intend to make future editions of the event bigger and we might even include an off-road triathlon as well, Mayor Villarosa stated. Other champions of the event include Karen Simbulan (Mini-Aquathlon), Adrian Pletosu (Mini-Aquathlon), Raymond Marchan (4.5 Km Trail Run) and Maria Charmie Ursolino (4.5 Km Trail Run).

SM Bowling Finals on
ON Sunday at the SM Bowling Center in North Edsa, a brand new Chevrolet Spark and P150,000 worth of cash prizes will be at stake during the rst National Finals of the 11th SM Bowling Cup Tournament. The SM Bowling Cup is an annual bowling tournament organized and hosted by SM Bowling Center wherein three brand new cars and big cash prizes are given away every year. During its 10th edition, Vener Sales, Leticia Pineda and Ruel Parma, the champions of each leg of 10th SM Bowling Cup, drove home brand-new Chevrolet Aveo and Chevrolet Cruze cars. This year, the 11th SM Bowling Cup encourages everyone to join and get a chance to win a brand new Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Cruze (for the second leg in September) and brand new Chevrolet Orlando (for the third leg on December. For more information on how to join, call or visit SM Bowling branches at SM Mall of Asia (556-1533 / 556-1534), SM North EDSA (441-1802 / 441-1845), SM City Fairview (939-5025 / 9365523), SM City Cebu (032) 232-0295. Like the event on facebook by just typing SM Supermalls Bowling.

National Open chess set

THE search for the members of the Philippine Chess Team (men and women) for the 41st Chess Olympiad continues with the staging on June 4 to 9 of the seminal round of the 2012 National Open Chess Championship at the Philippine Sports Commission Canteen, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, P. Ocampo St. The seminals is organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, in coordination with the PSC and sponsored by the City of Tagaytay, headed by Mayor Abraham Bambol Tolentino. Registration is P300. Non-NCFP members must apply for membership before joining the tournament by paying the necessary annual dues. For more information, check the NCFP Web siteNCF-Phil.org. or register at phichessfed2012@yahoo.com.

Ateneo, AMA Computer clash in Seaoil nals

TAKE your pick: Ateneo or AMA Computer University. Only one of them will be crowned the inaugural staging champion of the SeaoilNBTC Junior Elite League as they square off at the start of their best-of-three nals series at the Jacinto Tiu Gym in Xavier School. The two evenly matched teams will clash at 2 p.m. Both squads are coming off similar, close victories in the Juicy Hotdog, Star Margaseminal round. rine and Magnolia Spinner The Blue EaIce Cream, with glets edged bitter Molten being used Game on Friday (Jacinto Tiu Gym, rival La Salleas the ofcial ball. Xavier School) Greenhills, 60- 2 p.m. AMA Computer AMA Computer vs Ateneo (Game 1 57, to arrange University nipped of best-of-three) a titular showChiang Kai Shek down with AMA in another thrillComputer University in ing encounter, 74-72, of this tournament backed by this tournament supervised Seaoil, and San Miguel Cor- by the National Basketball porations Purefoods Tender Training Center, in partnership with the International Basketball Academy for grade school kids,12-under, in the National Capital Region. The Eaglets will pin their hopes on James Gotladera and Xavier Jorvina, who spearheaded their teams assault last time out. AMA Computer University will bank on the usually steady Christian Tanedo.

Julaton stuns Mexican foe

FILIPINO-American boxing champion Ana The Hurricane Julaton, scored a successful comeback in the ring against Mexican bet Yolanda La Negra Segura in Kanasin, Yucatan, Mexico last May 4. The match, billed Laban ng Lahi presents Bagyo Sa Mexico 2: Ana Julaton versus Yolanda Segura, will air exclusively on GMA Channel 7 this Sunday at 11:05 a.m. before Party Pilipinas. The 25-year-old Ana The Hurricane Julaton is announced the winner. Segura, eventhough The Mexican boxer was also backed by her home-court advantage, fined one fourth of her earnings failed to establish her power- for weighing four pounds over the punching rhythm and finished the weight limit. Julaton, meanwhile, made an 10-round fight behind on points. impressive win in the second sequel of her three-ght deal with GMA Network. Julaton is the rstever Filipina boxer to bag several world titles and make it to the list of 100 Most Inuential Filipinas in 2009. Her record is 10 wins, with one knock out and three losses. We all learn as we go and that will not happen again, Julaton said in reference to her loss via unanimous decision to Yesica Marcos of Argentina last March. This is all about winning. I owe my Filipino fans around the world the title back and that is my mission.

Chelsea game on Balls

BAYERN Munich played against Chelsea FC last May 19 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany for the UEFA Champions League 2012 Final. The game nished 1-1 after 90 minutes and went to extra time and neither team was able to score in the additional 30 minutes. They had to go to a penalty shootout, where Chelsea won, 4-3, and was crowned for the rst time. The UEFA Champions league, formerly known as the European Cup is a big competition that pits top teams in Europe against each other. Both Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Munich were determined to get this coveted title. Catch the game on Balls with replays on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m.; on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.; Thursday at 1 p.m.; on June 1 at 3 p.m. and June 7 at 1 p.m. Balls channel is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality cable operators nationwide.

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Philadelphia 76ers Jrue Holiday (11) goes up for a shot between Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett (left) and Mickael Pietrus in Game 6 of their teams NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Philadelphia. The Sixers won, 82-75. AP

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Sixers force th 7 game in East semis

PHILADELPHIAThe buzz at the start was for Allen Iversons ceremonial return.
By the end, more than 20,000 fans were on their feet and going wild for Jrue Holiday, Elton Brand, Andre Iguodala and the rugged-anddetermined play that kept the eighthseeded Philadelphia 76ers alive for at least one more game. Yes, the Sixers are talking about Game 7and theyre taking this improbable postseason run back to Boston. Holiday scored 20 points, and Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sixers to an 82-75 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night that tied the Eastern Conference seminals. No team has won consecutive games in a series where neither team has played well enough to seize control. But the Sixers were good enough to win Game 6, improving to 5-0 this postseason in games following a loss. Game 7, coach Doug Collins said. Thats all we wanted was to win tonight and give ourselves a chance to go into Boston and see what happens on Saturday. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo could be playing their last game together Saturday night if they cant nd a way to hang onto the ball and put away a Sixers team that wont quit. Boston has learned three times already how difcult that can be. The fun started when the notquite retired Iverson earned a roaring standing ovation when he presented the game ball. It ended with the song, Im Shipping Up to Boston, blasting through the arena. I want more, Collins said. Were going to get greedy. We want more. The Celtics posted ugly numbers across the board: Blame the loss on the 33 percent shooting, the 17 turnovers or the 3 for 14 3-point shooting. Either way, theres enough to go around. Pierce had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Garnett had 20 points and 11 boards. We found a way to stay in the game, for the most part, Pierce said. They did because the Sixers again failed to put up the sparkling numbers in the box score usually required for a deep postseason run. They missed 8 of 9 3-pointers, shot a woeful 17 of 28 from the free throw line and had 12 turnovers. AP

Caiz Sr. to ofciate Nietes tiff

INTERNATIONAL referee Raul Caiz Sr. has been picked by World Boxing Organization president Francisco Paco Valcarcel to be the third man in the ring when Donnie Nietes defends his light yweight title against Mexicos Felipe Salguero at the Resorts World Hotel and Casino in Manila on June 2. Caiz Sr. told the Manila Standard that what he looks for in any world championship bout is a safe, clean, fair and competitive ght which is something the paying customer will pay to come and see again. The veteran referee/judge said he has ofciated Nietes ghts in the past and described him as a hard-hitting, clean, very efcient boxer with lots of experience and heart. Caiz Sr. said he had not had the pleasure of seeing Salguero ght in the past. But I know that ALA Boxing only makes the most competitive bouts for their ghters and their excellent fans, so I expect a Fantastic Fight tting for the occasion, said Caiz Sr. Ronnie Nathanielsz

Pacquiaos focus pleases trainer Roach

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
MANNY Pacquiaos trainer Freddie Roach said the Filipino champs focus this time around is very good. As Pacquiao winds down a hard week of sparring, in which he is expected to go 12 rounds on Thursday at the Wild Card Gym, Roach told the international media in a conference call that they dont have days when Pacquiao comes in tired. Its because he has no nightlife whatsoever, besides bible study. He is very focused on the ght. He and God are very close right now and he is just a better athlete with no distractions, said Roach. Pacquiao conducts his Bible study every evening after his workouts, with Pastor Jeric Soriano, who is his spiritual mentor. Asked whether he was concerned that the same-sex marriage comments or noncomments by Pacquiao would be a distraction, Roach replied that everyone is entitled to his opinion, but I see no problem, whatsoever. Impressed by Pacquiaos sparring over 11 rounds on Tuesday, in which he demonstrated his incredible hand-speed, power and ability to turn it on whenever he wished with furious combinations, Roach condently predicted that Pacquiao is red up and ready to go. He is motivated. We have had great workouts and sparring sessions. We had four new sparring partners that came in for this camp. Everything is right where it is supposed to be, said Roach. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, who visited Pacquiao while he was training said the difference in the ring icons aura is apparent. Hes not as tired as he was and hes not as worn as he was. There is a glow in his face, Arum said. I think this religious awakening has been all good on his part. I am a little prejudiced, because I am religious myself, but I believe when young athletes nd religion, it will greatly enhance their careers.

Alcala bags U-19 title in badminton

YOUNG Mark Alcala validated his claim as the next badminton superstar when he clipped third seed Jose Kenneth Monterubio, 21-18, 21-19, to pocket the boys Under-19 title and complete a double victory in the P1 million MVP Sports Foundation-Philippine Badminton Ranking System circuit at Metro Sports Center in Lahug, Cebu City late Wednesday. Dishing off a superb allaround game, the 13-yearold Alcala outworked his fellow national team-Victor mainstay in their exciting duel that lasted 47 minutes, adding the crown to the U-15 title he won for the fth straight time, counting the four legs he swept in last years inaugural staging of the event sponsored by Goal Pilipinas. The younger brother of the countrys leading player Malvinne Ann Alcala earlier disposed of No. 2 Patrick Gecosala, 21-12, 21-11, for the U-15 plum to match Bianca Carlos two-title romp in the event serving as the kickoff leg of a three-stage circuit put up by the Philippine Badminton Association headed by Vice President Jejomar Binay, chair Manny V. Pangilinan and secgen Albee Benitez. The second leg will be played Oct. 27 to 31 in Manila, while Cagayan de Oro will host the nal stage on Nov. 30 to Dec. 4, according to tournament director Nelson Asuncion. Carlos of Golden Shuttle Foundation took the womens Open and U-19 singles titles while Toby Gadi, also of GSF, dominated the mens Open singles for his fth straight crown in the event supported by ofcial equipment sponsor Victor, exclusively distributed in the Phl by PCOME Industrial Sales, Inc.

Lyceum, Informatics make Sandugo-CDL cage nals

LYCEUM of the Philippines University and Informatics posted contrasting seminal victories to earn the rst nals slots in the womens and mens divisions, respectively, of the Sandugo-Collegiate Development League. The second-ranked LPU Lady Pirates fashioned out a hard-earned, come-from-behind 65-52 victory over the no. 3 team National University Lady Bulldogs, who needed to win twice, but did not get the opportunity as the Lady Pirates, led by the duo of Frances Mae Cabinbin and Su Vasquez, made their move in the third quarter to overhaul a 22-28 half-time decit. Most Valuable Player candidate Cabinbin and Vasquez alternated at the hoop in that critical period, while LPUs pressing defense blanked NU in the last four minutes of the third canto as the Lady Pirates grabbed a 38-34 lead. When NU threatened at 47-50 with still ve minutes left, Cabinbin took over the game, scoring 26 points and getting support from Vasquez, who had 14. LPU will meet the winner of the other seminal match between topranked College of St. Benilde and University Athletic Association of the Philippines champion Far Eastern University.

Bayron pulls away by 5

GEN. TRIASJay Bayron used a strong nish to shoot a second straight 69 and leave behind a eld that continued to struggle in demanding condition at Eagle Ridges Faldo Course in the second round of the International Container Terminal Services Inc. Eagle Ridge Invitational here yesterday. Bayron turned what had seemed to be a mediocre card into an explosive round as he birdied three of the last ve holes, including the last two to match his rst round output and pull away from the pack with a 36-hole haul of 138. That was ve shots ahead of a three-player group that includes two of the fancied bets in the fold, headed by last years Del Monte stage champion Mhark Fernando and Asian Tour veteran Tony Lascuna, who both pooled 143s after a 72 and 73, respectively. Charles Hong, skipper of the South team in next weeks North vs South Ryder Cup-style duel at Alabang, red a 71 to join the mix heading to the nal 18 holes of the P1 million event serving as the fourth leg of a 16-stage circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments Inc.

Llamados quest for 2nd straight title starts

By Jeric Lopez
THE quest for a second straight championship starts today for B-MEG. Fresh from ruling the Commissioners Cup two weeks ago, the condent Llamados make their debut today when they play Rain or Shine at 7:30 p.m. in the 2012 Philippine Basketball Association Governors Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Powerade and Barako Bull, two teams which swapped players recently, will square off in the 5:15 p.m. opening game. B-MEG mentor Tim Cone is excited about his teams quest for another championship. We have to start from scratch all over again. This is a new conference and were hoping to have another good run, said Cone. Were ready. Cone and his wards are all excited to start their chase for the title with yet another young and prolic reinforcement in Marqus Blakely. According to Cone, Blakely is a tremendous talent, who could bring his team to the top again, just like Commissioners Cup Best Import Denzel Bowles. Were so excited to have him. Hes pretty amazing in practice, said Cone. I think the players are all kilig about him. Theyre all ready to go with him so I dont think theres any doubt that they can compete this conference with this young man. The Llamados will face the Elasto Painters (1-0), who are coming off a 107-100 victory over Alaska in their opening assignment. Rain or Shine import Jamelle Cornley made an impressive debut with 27 points and 10 rebounds. The Tigers (0-1) suffered a 97-83 setback against defending champion Petron Blaze in their opening game last Sunday and are raring to bounce back and post their rst win.

Talk N Texts Paul Harris (left) beats Meralcos Reynel Hugnatan for the layup.

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Ray S. Eano, Editor mst_biz@manilastandardtoday.com Roderick T. dela Cruz, Assistant Editor extrastory2000@gmail.com these vehicles, Pangilinan said. Pangilinan said the plan was to tap a partner who could provide the technical expertise on e-vehicles. We would like to invest in the manufacturing facilities for e-vehicles in this country, not alone, because we are not in this business as such. We would like to explore joint venture possibilities with Filipino partners in manufacturing e-trikes, e-jeepneys, e-buses, he said. He said Meralco had been approached by a number of foreign companies about the possibility of putting up manufacturing facilities for e-vehicles. We would like to pursue them [manufacturing]. The Philippines should take the lead in the region in the development of the industry, he said. Pangilinan said the company was also strengthening its capability to put up the charging stations needed by the e-vehicles. One company that has expressed interest in partnering with Meralco is Japanese rm Mitsubishi Motors. Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. president Hikosaburo Shibata said the car manufacturer was studying the possibility of investing in the e-vehicle industry. We are looking at prospects of working with Meralco and e-charging possibilities, Shibata said. Meralco will take an active role in the development of the industry through partnerships with the Asian Development Bank, other nancial institutions and the academe, Pangilinan said. [Meralco will provide] the thinking through for the many issues that are involved in the development of the industry. We are prepared to work with the government, with nancial institutions like ADB, College of Engineering of UP, he said. Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said the government had made headway in promoting e-vehicles through the e-tricycle program with the local government units. Almendras urged all stakeholders to promote the e-vehicle industry and push for the passage of the Alternative Fuels Vehicle bill which provides incentives for the manufacture, assembly, conversion, importation and use of vehicles using alternative fuels such as electricity. The bill seeks to reduce the price of electric vehicles by at least 30 percent through a blend of tax breaks and non-scal incentives aimed at consumers and emerging local electric vehicle manufacturing and servicing industry.

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Meralco to build e-vehicles

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invest in facilities that will manufacture electric vehicles, chairman and chief executive Manuel Pangilinan said Thursday.
Pangilinan told reporters during the 2nd Philippine electric vehicle summit in Ortigas Meralco was supporting the governments e-vehicle program not only in terms of supplying electricity but also in investing in vehicle manufacturing. Our group of companies are prepared to invest in the downstream manufacturing capability of this industry for the sake of this country. It is better for us to build rather than import these vehicles, he said. We will work with the government... [We will build] the appropriate infra to provide the supply of electricity to

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BCDA seeks higher bond

STATE-RUN Bases Conversion and Development Authority asked the regional trial court in Baguio City to increase the amount of bond to be posted by Camp John Hay Development Corp. to P3.2 billion from P736 million. BCDA said in a statement Thursday the increase would cover the total obligations of CJHDevco, owned by businessman Robert John Sobrepea, to the government. Judge Cleto Villacorta III earlier ruled that CJHDevco should post a bond worth P736 million before the writ of preliminary injunction can take effect. CJHDevcos total arrears to BCDA, however, stands at P3.077 billion. The probable damages that the injunction will cause to government will be covered by the bond. This will ensure that the government justly gets what is due it, BCDA president and chief executive Arnel Paciano Casanova said in a statement. He said the posting of the higher bond would show CJHDevcos good faith. CJHDevco led the injunction case after it unilaterally rescinded a debt restructuring agreement with the BCDA. Julito G. Rada

THE Teco Group, the worlds third-largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, plans to invest $40 million to $50 million in the Philippines, a company ofcial said Thursday. Teco Group chairman Theodore Huang told Manila Standard at the sidelines of the 2nd Philippine electric vehicle summit in Ortigas the company was planning to invest in electric vehicle manufacturing in the Philippines where it already has a long-term presence in electrical components production. We are ready [to invest more] because we are already in Subic for 15 years. We have our plant, our location, our premises. We have many locators, friends in Subic, Huang said. Huang said Teco had initiated talks with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for the e-vehicle project which they intended to proceed in phases. The Teco Group of Taiwan and Yaskawa Controls Corp. of Japan forged a joint venture to put up Taian (Subic) Electric Inc. and establish a manufacturing site at the Subic Bay Freeport in March 1997. The Tainan (Subic) Electric plant produces magnetic contractors, thermal overload relay and circuit breakers. We met with the component parts association members and we understand the component [association] are ready. I dont know how much their capacity, their capability, but probably we want to cooperate with them, Huang said. Huang said Teco is a part of an international consortium including Japanese rms that are looking at developing whole electric cars, but we are very keen in component part manufacturing. We want to be suppliers for electric motors and that is our core business for 50 years, he said. Huang said the company intended to build motors for e-vehicles for both the domestic and export markets. Alena Mae S. Flores

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Aboitiz eyes airports

ABOITIZ Equity Ventures Inc. said Thursday it would vie for an airport project that the government plans to auction to the private sector. Aboitiz Equity president Jon Ramon Aboitiz said the company was looking at other infrastructure projects other than power, banking and food as the company diversies its investments. I believe that airports are going to be important, just like ports are. More and more people are travelling by air, because you got the low-cost airlines. I think the airports have to be modernized, they have to be efcient and to be operating 24 hours a day. So I think there are great opportunities of growth there, Aboitiz said on the sidelines of the stockholders meeting. He said other airports besides Mactan could be privatized. We are denitely looking at them if opportunities come. Whatever comes up, we will denitely look at it, he added. Aboitiz Equity reported a net income of P5.9 billion in the rst three months of this year, up 27 percent year-on-year. Lailany P. Gomez

Marco Polo venture. Marco Polo Hotels signed a P3-billion deal with Xin Tian Ti Development Corp. at the Tower Club, Makati to build the 313-room, 5-star Marco Polo Ortigas Hotel set to open in the last quarter of 2013. Marco Polo Hotels president Steve Kleinschmidt (second from left) and Xin Tian Ti president and chief executive Samuel Po shake hands after signing the agreement. With them (from left) are Marco Polo Hotels vice president for project development Ting Wah and Xin Tian Ti chairman Victor Co.

Business outlook for 2nd quarter improves

By Elaine R. Alanguilan
MORE businessmen became optimistic about the economy and their operations in the second quarter, on the back of strong domestic demand that offset the weakness in global markets, the Bangko Sentral said Thursday. The increased condence of businesses suggests that a faster pace of economic expansion could be expected in the second quarter of 2012, the Bangko Sentral said, citing the results of the latest business expectations survey. The second-quarter survey showed the overall condence index rose for the fourth consecutive quarter to 44.5 percent from 40.5 percent in the rst quarter and 31.8 percent in the second quarter of 2011. The index is computed as the percentage of rms that are optimistic minus the percentage of those that are pessimistic, with respect to their views on a given indicator. The underlying resilience of the economy is anchored on domestic demand. Ination expectations are well anchored. We are seeing a consistent benign ination outlook. This means the purchasing power will not be eroded, and this would help propel the engines of growth, said Bangko Sentral Assistant Governor Ma. Cyd TuanoAmador. Results of the survey linked the continued optimism of businesses to an increase in orders and new contracts/projects leading to higher volume of production; expansion of businesses and new product lines; increased government spending; and seasonal uptick in demand during summer and the enrollment and harvest seasons. Also contributing to the businesses improved sentiment were the prevailing favorable macroeconomic conditions such as lower interest rates and manageable ination as well as the steady growth of remittances that contribute to a healthy external payments position. The sentiment of businesses in the Philippines mirrored the improved business outlook globally, particularly in the US, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore. Businesses anticipated economic expansion to continue in the third quarter, although growth could be slower based on

lower index. The next-quarter condence index remained positive, but declined to 44.6 percent from 55.4 percent in the previous quarter. This is due in part to expectations of slower demand and slack in business activity during the rainy season in the industry, wholesale, retail and services sector, according to the Bangko Sentral. Companies engaged in international commodity trading were more optimistic in their outlook in the second quarter. Importers were the most bullish while exporters manifested the biggest improvement in sentiment largely due to continued high metal prices and stronger production volumes.

Total set to beef up network

TOTAL Philippines, a unit of Total S.A. of France, plans to invest P300 million in putting up an additional 26 stations this year, a company ofcial said Thursday. Ernst Wanten, Total Philippines president and managing director, told reporters the company wanted to increase its retail network this year to 200 stations to celebrate its 15 years of operations in the country. We set a nice target, we want to get to at least 200 stations this year. And were quite condent about our plans and we will hit this target, Wanten said. The company operates 176 service stations, mostly located in Luzon and Visayas. About one-fourth of the stations are company-owned and the rest are run by dealers. We are accelerating our growth, because we have to get bigger and we have to be more out there and visible to the public. We are accelerating our growth plans, which is also a reection of the condence that the company has in this country, Wanten said. He said Total would also build additional depots to complement the expansion of the retail network. We will build [depots] since we will always need it for our logistics, Wanten said. He said smuggling remained a serious concern for foreign oil companies such as Total. Wanten said the prots of legitimate businesses were affected by smuggling and the high cost of petroleum products at the world market. Alena Mae S. Flores

Tetangco: PH can withstand Europes debt woes

BANGKO Sentral Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. downplayed the impact of the European debt crisis on the Philippines, saying the economy can absorb the shock from the turmoil. I think at the standpoint of the Philippines, Europe can be likened to pain in your shoulders. Its right there, you can feel it, but it doesnt cripple you, Tetangco told reporters. He said while the European debt problem could remain for some time, other countries, especially emerging markets, would withstand the effects of the crisis. This is because of our source of resilience which we have already described in the past higher reserves, stable banking system, low and sustainable ination, improving scal position, sound macro conditions and sustained economic growth, said Tetangco. European countries are not the biggest source of investments in the Philippines and just account for about 16 percent of
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Thursday, May 24, 2012
Indonesia Thailand UAE Euro Korea China India Malaysia New Zealand Taiwan Rupiah Baht Dirham Euro Won Yuan Rupee Ringgit Dollar Dollar 0.000108 0.031766 0.272272 1.258500 0.000851 0.157866 0.017873 0.318167 0.747217 0.033812 0.0047 1.3768 11.8008 54.5459 0.0369 6.8422 0.7747 13.7900 32.3859 1.4655
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total remittances and about 12 percent of exports. The region is also not a major player in the banking and nancial services sector. We dont believe that theres going to be a collapse of the European economy. There will be hiccups here and there but the core economies are still doing relatively well, like Germany for instance, said Tetangco. Its really the peripheral countries that are at greater risk. Although the concern is there might be contagion.

Multilateral institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, are preparing credits that could prevent the crisis from spreading. IMF has a rewall, which means that if theres a problem, hopefully that problem can be contained within that country affected and not spread to other countries, said Tetangco. He said more markets were entertaining the possibility of an exit by Greece from the euro zone. Elaine R. Alanguilan

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Ang to join P-Noy in Washington?

PHILIPPINE Airlines president Ramon Ang will be traveling to the US at the same time that President Benigno Aquino III will be meeting US President Barack Obama in Washington this June. Ang is set to nalize the deal for the acquisition of two brand new Boeing 777-300 ERs as part of the expansion of Philippine Airlines by opening non-stop, direct ights to New York. Ang, whose San Miguel group now controls management of PAL, has a self-imposed one-year deadline to turn the troubled ag carrier back to protability. Happy Hour habitus said discussions between Obama and President Aquino could possibly involve the lifting of the Category 2 rating downgrade by the US Federal Aviation Administration, whose experts noted improvements in the countrys aviation system but still found critical elements that need to be addressed during their last visit. Philippine aviation ofcials have been under extreme pressure to revert the countrys lowered aviation status, and the ambitious reeeting program of Ang (at least 100 new aircraft over the next ve years) with additional two B777s scheduled for delivery next year, could give additional leverage to the bid for a Category 1 upgrade. After all, how can the US authorities say there are safety issues with PAL when the aircraft it utilizes are made in the USA? Or so the watering hole argument goes. Business rivals at MOPC tee-off Former president Fidel Ramos and US Ambassador Harry Thomas will conduct the ceremonial teeoff for the Manila Overseas Press Club Scholarship Golf Tournament slated on June 4 at the Sta. Elena Golf Club in Laguna. Joining FVR and Ambassador Thomas are Smart chief executive Polly Nazareno and actor Richard Gomez, who lends his star power to the event whose proceeds will fund the MOPC scholarship program. A source of amusement among participants, however, came from additional advisory for the revised dress code at the golf club, like the no shorter than ve inches above the knee specs for tailored or Bermuda shorts (no athletic shorts). And ladies, no tank tops or sleeveless shirts (unless with collar), tennis skirts or cycling shorts, please. The new dress code is making club members wonder whether Church leaders have been appointed to the board. Nevertheless, the MOPC golf tourney should be exciting with business rivals helping out orphans of journalists who perished in the line of duty by giving them educational opportunities. Among the sponsors include San Miguel Corp., Aboitiz Power, Petron, Meralco, Ayala Land, GMA Network, DBP, Pagcor, PCSO, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and PLDT with main sponsors Smart and Metro Pacic. Filipino Idol Filipinos who have been following Season 11 of the American Idol were thoroughly disappointed with the loss of Filipino-Mexican contestant Jessica Sanchez to the all-American Phillip Phillips. The runner-up win of the 16-year-old Sanchez was the closest that an Idol contestant of Filipino descent has ever come to winning the title since the top three slot by Fil-Hawaiian Jasmine Trias on the shows third season. Jessica may not have won American Idol but here in the Philippines, she is denitely the Filipino Idol. No doubt a concert here would be sold out, with the new and world-class Mall of Asia Arena as the perfect venue to showcase the girls amazing voice and talent. Reader reaction Lawyer Cynthia Alabanza of NGCP wrote Happy Hour to clarify a May 11 item (Partnership PERCs) wherein NGCP was included in the list of alternative energy/wind power industry players. Alabanza said NGCP does not have a direct or indirect stake or interest in the alternative energy/wind power industry, or any other generation or distribution businesses for that matter. The lady explained that Section 45 of Republic Act 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act prohibits NGCP from having any interest in generation and distribution, and that its mandate is limited to maintenance, expansion and improvement of the nationwide transmission backbone. As far as renewable energy is concerned, NGCPs main task is to ensure reliability, quality and security of the power network even with the entry of intermittent renewable energy sources/technologies, she added. For comments, reactions, photos, stories and related concerns, readers may e-mail to happyhourtoday2012@yahoo.com.

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MAYA BALTAZAR HERRERA

SUMMER is ending. Workers and students are coming back from long, lazy days of vacation. American Idol has just announced its 2012 winner and the Corona impeachment trial continues. And thanks to the most recent installment of Glee, the lyrics of Room for Two (Hassman and Anders) are rolling around my head. Beginnings It is a song about the future, a song about choices and beginnings, a song about courage and, ultimately, a song about hope and discovery. It seems appropriate for this song to be rattling around in my head as summer ends. My eldest is starting a new job, my middle child is beginning job hunting and my youngest needs to decide on a college major. The song lyrics reect many of the things I believe not only about making choices about the future but also generally about how to live life. The journey forward must begin with a journey inward. I gotta have roots before branches, to know who I am before I know who I wanna be. The pursuit of dreams requires courage and hope. And faith to take chances, to live like I see a place in this world for me. Progress requires practicality. I cant get it all without my feet on the ground. Success requires resilience. The more that it rains, the more I will grow. Meant The beginning and heart of this song, though, is about destiny and meaning. I wanna know how I know Im meant for something else. That is a question that is not reserved exclusively for young people. It is, in fact, a question that is at the heart of employee retention and organization performance. Employees who feel they are in the correct place are more likely to be satised and are more likely to perform well. At the most basic of levels, the question is about t. Is there alignment between the job and the individuals needs and desire? There is, however, a more profound question. Is this where I am meant to be? That is a question of destiny and is a far harder question to answer. In fact, many employees and many managers manage to nish entire careers without ever facing that question head on. It is, however, probably a question worth facing. It should be obvious that an individual who believes passionately that he is doing what he is meant to be doing would be far more engaged in his job than would be one who is simply in the job for the wages. Motivation The literature on employee performance is clear on some general matters. Motivated employees are happier, more creative, more willing to take risks and take on new tasks, and are generally more productive.

INTEGRATIONS

The journey forward must begin with a journey inward.

A positive attitude, high levels of enthusiasm and energy also result in improved performance. The Australian governments job access Web site (jobaccess.gov.au) identies three types of energy used in job performance: physical, mental and emotional. The site goes on to identify mechanisms for improving workplace energy. A quick reading of the proposals conrms what most managers already knowphysical energy is easiest and simplest to address. Unfortunately, the reality, as all managers know, is that physical energy is closely connected to emotional energy. Some things are generally accepted and fairly easy: fair treatment, a positive work environment, open communications, clarity in roles, clear and specic feedback, positive reinforcement. Most management researchers also agree that employees who nd meaning in their jobs are happier and more motivated. This question of nding meaning, of course, is far more difcult than simply ensuring physical comfort or fairness. This is particularly important for companies who rely on the continued creativity of knowledge workers for corporate success. Creativity Jonah Lehrer addresses the question of fostering creativity in the workplace in his new book Imagine: How Creativity Works. Lehrer argues that creativity involves a fairly large set of cognitive toolsand hence must involve multiple approaches. From the Aha! moment of insight that spark fresh new approaches to the continuous plugging away required to solve some engineering problems, Lehrer points to factors and mechanisms likely to result not only in the initial creative spark but also to the nurturing of that spark into full-blown commercial innovation. Lehrer brings together research on neuroscience, how the brain works with case studies of inventions and creative companies in order to explain the factors that foster creativity. According to Lehrer, at least three things are important in fostering those creative sparks. First, ideas are born from a base of relevant knowledge and expertise. Second, ideas are born of periods when a particular region of the brain, the superior anterior temporal gyrus (aSTG) which puts disparate information together becomes more active. Lehrer explains that humor, relaxation and even alcohol have all been shown to foster this increased activity in the aSTG. Finally, Lehrer explains that increased contact between individuals, especially of different backgrounds, increases the likelihood of creating that inventive spark. Of course, what should be clear to any student of human behavior is that creativity is unlikely to ourish when employees are unhappy and uninspired which brings us to back to the question of meaning. Roots before branches: the journey forward and outwards begins with a journey inwards. You can e-mail Maya at integrations_manila@ yahoo.com. Or visit her site at integrations.tumblr. com or www.mayaherrera.com.

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SHARES 6,224,507 49,906,508 54,362,198 94,510,182 70,503,649 604,280,432 879,787,476

VALUE 419,263,831.85 749,967,939.71 1,108,995,995.42 356,142,146.87 70,492,798.70 623,876,466.23 3,963,174,367.78

FINANCIAL 1,196.18 (DOWN) 17.46 INDUSTRIAL 7,560.09 (DOWN0 33.00 HOLDING FIRMS 4,275.90 (UP) 5.86 PROPERTY 1,791.80 (UP) 15.39 SERVICES 1,603.76 (DOWN) 14.99 MINING & OIL 23,746.71 (DOWN) 256.20 PSEI 4,904.22 (DOWN) 24.31 All Shares Index 3,284.95 (DOWN) 7.12 Gainers: 68; Losers: 85; Unchanged:41; Total: 194

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Trade/Buying
(2,527,688.00) (43,303,821.00)

Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. Bank of PI Bankard, Inc. China Bank BDO Leasing & Fin. Inc. COL Financial Eastwest Bank Filipino Fund Inc. First Metro Inv. I-Remit Inc. Maybank ATR KE Metrobank Natl Reinsurance Corp. Phil. National Bank PSE Inc. RCBC `A Security Bank Sun Life Financial Union Bank Vantage Equities Aboitiz Power Corp. Agrinurture Inc. Alaska Milk Corp. Alliance Tuna Intl Inc. Alphaland Corp. Alsons Cons. Asiabest Group Bloomberry Chemrez Technologies Inc. Cirtek Holdings (Chips) Energy Devt. Corp. (EDC) EEI Federal Chemicals First Gen Corp. First Holdings A Ginebra San Miguel Inc. Greenergy Holcim Philippines Inc. Ionics Inc Jollibee Foods Corp. LMG Chemicals Mabuhay Vinyl Corp. Manila Water Co. Inc. Megawide Mla. Elect. Co `A Pancake House Inc. Pepsi-Cola Products Phil. Petron Corporation Phoenix Petroleum Phils. Republic Cement `A RFM Corporation Roxas Holdings San Miguel Brewery Inc. San Miguel Corp `A Seacem Splash Corporation Swift Foods, Inc. Tanduay Holdings Trans-Asia Oil Universal Robina Victorias Milling Vitarich Corp. Vivant Corp. Vulcan Indl. Abacus Cons. `A Aboitiz Equity Alliance Global Inc. Anglo Holdings A Anscor `A Asia Amalgamated A ATN Holdings A ATN Holdings B Ayala Corp `A DMCI Holdings Filinvest Dev. Corp. Forum Pacic GT Capital House of Inv. JG Summit Holdings Lopez Holdings Corp. Lodestar Invt. Holdg.Corp. Marcventures Hldgs., Inc. Metro Pacic Inv. Corp. Minerales Industrias Corp. MJCI Investments Inc. Pacica `A Prime Orion Seafront `A Sinophil Corp. SM Investments Inc. Solid Group Inc. South China Res. Inc. Wellex Industries Zeus Holdings

63.50 67.00 0.70 542.00 1.81 22.65 18.52 9.10 65.00 2.34 35.30 84.95 2.02 69.20 351.00 42.70 130.10 948.00 100.00 1.80

FINANCIAL 63.40 67.50 0.71 565.00 1.83 23.00 18.62 10.50 65.00 2.35 35.10 85.50 2.03 69.20 350.00 42.20 130.10 950.00 100.00 1.80

61.95 65.00 0.71 565.00 1.77 22.65 18.52 10.30 65.00 2.34 34.55 84.00 2.03 68.00 349.00 41.50 124.00 940.00 99.00 1.80 33.80 10.90 23.55 1.36 30.70 1.29 23.00 8.30 2.42 8.02 5.77 5.82 10.52 14.90 63.80 20.75 0.0140 11.80 1.600 104.70 2.00 1.39 24.05 16.78 225.40 10.96 2.81 10.10 8.70 7.88 2.70 2.55 29.45 112.60 1.65 1.89 0.126 3.90 1.21 57.90 1.70 0.630 8.82 0.92

630,490 1,714,930 150,000 10 43,000 142,000 405,000 1,300 100 5,000 25,700 2,389,360 6,000 94,550 1,390 216,700.00 275,490 470 22,980 100,000

4,169,730.00

31,209,422.00 (2,801,669.00)

(1,982,065.00) (14,100,380.00) (330,909.50)

33.90 11.00 23.55 1.44 30.70 1.30 25.00 8.41 2.42 8.16 5.92 5.99 11.00 14.92 64.60 20.50 0.0140 11.80 1.620 105.50 1.99 1.40 24.15 16.88 225.20 10.96 2.81 10.30 8.70 8.10 2.68 2.50 29.45 113.40 1.66 1.89 0.125 3.89 1.20 59.75 1.76 0.660 12.50 0.93

INDUSTRIAL 33.95 11.00 23.85 1.45 30.70 1.30 25.30 8.50 2.42 8.19 5.92 6.05 10.62 15.02 64.40 21.00 0.0140 11.80 1.690 106.00 2.32 1.39 24.60 17.00 231.60 10.96 2.81 10.26 8.80 8.26 2.78 2.55 29.45 113.60 1.70 2.05 0.127 3.90 1.22 59.75 2.30 0.650 12.50 0.94

1,758,000 4,700 18,000 176,000 200 213,000 221,600 4,267,300 53,000 22,600 10,554,800 740,500 3,600 4,053,300 684,900 3,100 3,500,000 38,200 160,000 37,380 1,418,000 2,000 1,468,000 55,300 64,590 4,100 760,000 1,341,400 23,500 2,400 1,000,000 2,000 6,000 253,690 2,497,000 558,000 130,000 145,000 201,000 5,914,500 6,631,000 348,000 3,500 500,000

(11,438,105.00) (18,850.00)

(205,065.00) (1,413,564.00) 96,800.00 (23,242,756.00) (2,378,728.00) 29,449,216.00 (14,509,565.00)

(1,228,105.00) (20,510.00) 15,572,010.00 (1,379,360.00)

730,600.00 (4,912,380.00) (7,110.00) 5,400.00

8,211,304.00

(211,970,584.50) 45,950.00 1,900.00 (1,248.00)

0.67 50.00 12.52 1.92 4.40 4.03 1.90 2.26 406.00 58.60 4.18 0.231 480.00 4.50 31.40 5.30 1.12 2.580 3.96 4.77 3.70 0.0520 0.460 1.35 0.325 669.50 1.40 1.35 0.3900 0.520 34.00 2.60 0.690 18.84 4.74 6.10 1.50 2.35 1.26 0.080 0.79 0.670 0.157 1.76 1.27 1.75 2.02 0.1790 0.7400 14.54 3.71 16.34 3.48 2.52 6.25 12.70 0.69 4.190

HOLDING FIRMS 0.67 0.67 50.00 49.50 12.66 12.48 2.03 2.00 4.41 4.40 4.13 4.02 1.91 1.90 2.26 2.26 412.00 406.00 59.65 58.60 4.15 4.10 0.232 0.231 480.00 468.00 4.39 4.37 32.50 30.95 5.35 5.23 1.14 1.10 2.600 2.560 4.06 3.97 4.80 4.45 5.50 3.20 0.0510 0.0500 0.460 0.450 1.50 1.45 0.320 0.320 670.00 664.00 1.39 1.37 1.23 1.23 0.3900 0.3800 0.510 0.480 PROPERTY 41.00 34.05 2.77 2.60 0.690 0.690 19.48 19.00 4.74 4.70 6.35 6.13 1.52 1.47 2.32 2.00 1.27 1.25 0.080 0.078 0.80 0.79 0.690 0.680 0.165 0.157 1.82 1.77 1.29 1.27 1.72 1.65 2.01 1.97 0.1820 0.1770 0.7500 0.7100 14.68 14.52 3.80 3.60 17.02 16.34 3.60 3.28 2.52 2.50 6.28 6.14 12.90 12.72 0.69 0.67 4.190 4.170

0.67 49.70 12.50 2.03 4.40 4.13 1.91 2.26 411.00 59.25 4.15 0.232 479.00 4.37 31.00 5.35 1.12 2.570 4.02 4.77 3.70 0.0500 0.460 1.50 0.320 670.00 1.38 1.23 0.3800 0.500

0.00 (0.60) (0.16) 5.73 0.00 2.48 0.53 0.00 1.23 1.11 (0.72) 0.43 (0.21) (2.89) (1.27) 0.94 0.00 (0.39) 1.52 0.00 0.00 (3.85) 0.00 11.11 (1.54) 0.07 (1.43) (8.89) (2.56) (3.85) 0.15 5.77 0.00 1.49 (0.84) 0.49 (1.33) (1.28) (0.79) (2.50) 1.27 2.99 5.10 1.14 0.00 (2.29) (1.98) 0.56 (2.70) (0.14) 0.81 3.43 (5.17) 0.00 (1.76) 0.79 (2.90) (0.24)

200,000 410,090 11,229,500 103,000 25,000 18,000 92,000 4,000 688,790 5,813,140 56,000 110,000 52,810 5,000 1,973,300 337,800 928,000 2,731,000 22,006,000 184,000 329,000 3,150,000 70,000 50,000 570,000 195,160 159,000 1,000 2,650,000 217,000 1,200 480,000 200,000 4,298,000 1,681,000 124,100 7,603,000 111,000 77,000 130,000 188,000 472,000 740,000 1,020,000 5,635,000 60,000 29,770,000 770,000 27,894,000 26,000 195,000 5,989,400 434,000 405,000 985,500 3,590,700 87,000 1,234,000

394,701.00 (36,071,568.00)

37,892,646.00 128,283,253.00

26,701,015.00 (807,335.00) (5,150,110.00) 12,940,460.00 (15,350.00)

(6,355,630.00) (1,230.00) (38,000.00) 8,200.00

Anchor Land Holdings Inc. A. Brown Co., Inc. Araneta Prop `A Ayala Land `B Belle Corp. `A Cebu Holdings Century Property City & Land Dev. Cityland Dev. `A Crown Equities Inc. Cyber Bay Corp. Empire East Land Ever Gotesco Global-Estate Filinvest Land,Inc. Highlands Prime Megaworld Corp. MRC Allied Ind. Phil. Estates Corp. Phil. Tob. Flue Cur & Redry Polar Property Holdings Robinsons Land `B Rockwell Shang Properties Inc. SM Development `A SM Prime Holdings Sta. Lucia Land Inc. Vista Land & Lifescapes 2GO Group ABS-CBN Acesite Hotel APC Group, Inc. Asian Terminals Inc. Boulevard Holdings Calata Corp. Cebu Air Inc. (5J) Centro Esc. Univ. DFNN Inc. Easy Call Common FEUI Globe Telecom GMA Network Inc. I.C.T.S.I. Information Capital Tech. Imperial Res. `A IP Converge IP E-Game Ventures Inc. IPVG Corp. ISM Communications JTH Davies Holdings Inc. Leisure & Resorts Liberty Telecom Manila Jockey Pacic Online Sys. Corp. PAL Holdings Inc. Paxys Inc. Phil. Racing Club Phil. Seven Corp. Philweb.Com Inc. PLDT Common PremiereHorizon Puregold Touch Solutions Waterfront Phils.

34.05 2.75 0.690 19.12 4.70 6.13 1.48 2.32 1.25 0.078 0.80 0.690 0.165 1.78 1.27 1.71 1.98 0.1800 0.7200 14.52 3.74 16.90 3.30 2.52 6.14 12.80 0.67 4.180

37,069,088.00 (470,000.00) (1,800.00) 3,291,360.00 (1,260.00)

279,730.00 40,780.00 (23,556,680.00)

55,500.00 (74,400.00) 64,216,454.00 3,350.00

(4,180,510.00) 4,735,194.00 986,500.00

1.89 37.00 9.94 0.640 8.51 0.1520 7.70 66.95 9.96 5.90 3.25 935.00 1030.00 10.00 69.75 0.430 10.34 4.09 0.041 1.08 2.7500 2.50 6.90 2.80 2.71 21.90 7.35 2.83 9.40 43.50 16.44 2382.00 0.320 21.90 3.52 0.430 0.0048 4.88 4.88 18.10 32.35 0.250 23.90 24.10 1.52 34.20 0.72 1.260 1.270 0.0610 0.0620 28.10 9.50 0.7100 5.130 0.0190 0.0200 5.88 24.80 32.50 0.045 239.00 0.0180

SERVICES 1.89 1.89 36.90 35.00 10.00 9.80 0.650 0.640 8.61 8.61 0.1550 0.1510 7.70 7.35 67.50 66.70 10.00 10.00 6.02 5.85 4.20 3.50 945.00 935.00 1055.00 1040.00 10.36 10.02 69.95 68.05 0.420 0.420 10.80 10.80 4.14 4.09 0.042 0.038 1.08 1.07 2.7000 2.7000 2.48 2.48 7.00 6.90 2.80 2.80 3.05 2.21 21.90 20.90 7.38 7.30 2.87 2.83 9.50 9.40 43.50 42.00 16.44 16.38 2380.00 2352.00 0.320 0.310 22.00 21.50 3.52 3.52 0.430 0.420

1.89 35.00 9.98 0.640 8.61 0.1510 7.35 66.70 10.00 5.85 4.00 945.00 1045.00 10.26 68.45 0.420 10.80 4.14 0.041 1.07 2.7000 2.48 7.00 2.80 2.30 20.90 7.35 2.86 9.45 43.45 16.38 2358.00 0.315 21.85 3.52 0.420 0.0047 4.98 4.83 18.10 33.00 0.245 23.55 24.00 1.49 32.90 0.72 1.250 1.280 0.0610 0.0630 28.85 9.39 0.7000 5.180 0.0190 0.0200 5.82 24.65 35.50 0.046 221.00 0.0180

0.00 (5.41) 0.40 0.00 1.18 (0.66) (4.55) (0.37) 0.40 (0.85) 23.08 1.07 1.46 2.60 (1.86) (2.33) 4.45 1.22 0.00 (0.93) (1.82) (0.80) 1.45 0.00 (15.13) (4.57) 0.00 1.06 0.53 (0.11) (0.36) (1.01) (1.56) (0.23) 0.00 (2.33) (2.08) 2.05 (1.02) 0.00 2.01 (2.00) (1.46) (0.41) (1.97) (3.80) 0.00 (0.79) 0.79 0.00 1.61 2.67 (1.16) (1.41) 0.97 0.00 0.00 (1.02) (0.60) 9.23 2.22 (7.53) 0.00

1,000 1,100 75,100 520,000 7,600 10,770,000 1,675,000 105,490 7,000 123,500 28,000 70 17,225 3,581,800 880,590 150,000 100 367,000 34,200,000 138,000 10,000 33,000 161,800 2,000 3,842,000 37,400 9,200 720,000 5,099,000 420,000 183,100 175,625 900,000 229,800 4,000 290,000

(27,900.00) (1,747,473.00) (1,206,920.00)

(1,677,580.00)

31,881,285.50

27,000.00

1,084,208.00

(3,210,890.00)

(28,500.00) (23,750,000.00) 18,051,750.00 (821,000.00) (56,908,170.00) (256,050.00)

Abra Mining Apex `A Apex `B Atlas Cons. `A Atok-Big Wedge `A Basic Energy Corp. Benguet Corp `A Benguet Corp `B Century Peak Metals Hldgs Dizon Geograce Res. Phil. Inc. Lepanto `A Lepanto `B Manila Mining `A Manila Mining `B Nickelasia Nihao Mineral Resources Omico Oriental Peninsula Res. Oriental Pet. `A Oriental Pet. `B Petroenergy Res. Corp. Philex `A PhilexPetroleum Philodrill Corp. `A Semirara Corp. United Paragon ABS-CBN Holdings Corp. First Gen G First Phil. Hldgs.-Pref. GMA Holdings Inc. PCOR-Preferred SMC Preferred 1 SMPFC Preferred Swift Pref

MINING & OIL 0.0047 0.0047 4.98 4.88 4.88 4.80 18.12 18.08 33.00 32.20 0.250 0.245 23.95 23.55 24.00 24.00 1.52 1.49 35.40 32.30 0.74 0.70 1.250 1.230 1.290 1.270 0.0610 0.0590 0.0630 0.0610 28.90 28.10 9.74 9.21 0.7200 0.7000 5.310 5.130 0.0190 0.0180 0.0200 0.0200 5.82 5.82 25.25 24.55 35.65 32.30 0.046 0.044 234.00 221.00 0.0180 0.0180 PREFERRED 34.60 100.40 104.50 10.40 113.10 75.10 1024.00 1.03

24,000,000 62,000 140,000 83,700 10,500 3,520,000 16,500 28,100 492,000 390,300 1,924,000 6,639,000 7,323,000 105,800,000 7,910,000 212,500 191,100 720,000 1,805,800 13,600,000 3,000,000 7,000 3,362,500 3,521,500 399,300,000 1,521,610 18,500,000

126,700.00

(386,400.00) (60,800.00) (548,450.00) 418,560.00

(1,799,590.00) (16.00) 140,000.00 (74,145.00)

11,837,505.00 18,155,805.00 (1,260,000.00) (95,370,308.00) (3,600.00)

34.60 100.40 104.50 10.04 113.00 75.10 1024.00 1.03

34.60 100.20 104.50 10.06 112.00 75.10 1022.00 1.03

34.60 100.20 104.50 10.24 112.50 75.10 1022.00 1.03 1.03

0.00 (0.20) 0.00 1.99 (0.44) 0.00 (0.20) 0.00 0.00

9,400 1,870 3,000 5,676,800 32,800 150 1,400 9,000 300,000

8,360.00 (994,994.00) 51,150.00

Megaworld Corp. Warrants

1.03

WARRANTS & BONDS 1.03 1.03

288,400.00

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TOYOTAS STRAIGHT EIGHT

Text and photos by Dino Ray V. Directo III

Motoring

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MAY 25, 2012

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pines (TMP) has played generous host, and taking motoring hacks for ride-and-drive events to highlight the technological advances of their automobiles. Dubbed as the Toyota Road Trek, the event involved the media driving the complete line up of Toyota vehicles amid mental and physical challenges adding a sense of competitiveness. This year, we opted to just have less on the physical part and focus more on the mental games, said Raymond Rodriguez, TMPs First Vice President for vehicle sales operations.
This year, Toyota provided its two best sellers, the Innova and the Vios as this years ofcial vehicles that saw the media drive through scenic Bohol and historic Cebu. From the Bohol airport, participating Road Trekkers drove six kilometers East of Tagbilaran to the historic Baclayon Church for the rst challenge. Completed in 1727, the Jesuit built Baclayon church is regarded as one of the oldest places of worship in the country. Here, participating teams had to count in less than 10 minutes the number of bags placed in the rear cargo hold of the Innova and the Vios. Our trip to Baclayon was also part of the TMPs Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as the countrys largest vehicle manufacturer donated school bags and school supplies to the local residents. We do our part to give something back to the community. This is our humble way of telling the children to stay in school and become part of a productive future, explains Yuji

FOR THE past eight years, Toyota Motors Philip-

Toyota's best seller rolls out of a RORO vessel Goto, EVP of TMP. With me in the driver seat, my team composed of Ira Panganiban of Business Mirror, Uly Ang and Angel Rivero of Philippine Star drove for another 85 kms to the town of Sagbayan, the site of the World famous Chocolate Hills of Bohol. On board the 2012 Innova, this variant has been a consistent best seller since it was introduced in 2005 due to its robust and reliable chassis. The latest version has a sleeker front fascia and a redesigned rear with new tail lamp clusters. It proved to be a comfortable mover because we hardly felt the ruts and cracks of Bohols road network, which was as worse as Manilas roads. After a few photos of the scenic Chocolate Hills, we drove for another 50 kms to Argao, where the convoy was transported by way of a RORO vessel to the island of Cebu. Two hours later, we were on the road again for another three hours of night time driving to our nal destination in Badian, where we were to spend the next two days at the Badian Island Resort. The Road Trek event presents us all with the opportunity to strengthen the bonds of friendship and camaderie. I look forward to this event because it also provides me with some personal down time and to unwind amid my busy schedule, states Michinobu The Rocker Sugata, Participants count the number of bags at the Baclayon church president of TMP. challenge

Toyota EVP Yuji Goto leads the ceremonial turnover of school supplies.

On a roll

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Ramon L. Tomeldan, Editor mst.daydesk@gmail.com

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FRIDAY

MAY 25, 2012

Isuzu salutes Filipino road heroes

ISUZU Philippines Corporation (IPC) salutes the Filipino heroes whose hardwork and perseverance have laid the foundation of the nation with its new promotional campaign, Road Heroes for Pinoy Heroes. This is our way of paying tribute to the men and women of various industries who contribute, and continue to provide to the progress and development of the Philippines, says IPC President Ryoji Yamazaki. This campaign is very much aligned with our corporate vision of being instrumental in moving the country forward. Road Heroes for Pinoy Heroes features Isuzus agship vehicle, Alterra, the Crosswind and the D-MAX at specially discounted rates, making these ever reliable vehicles easy to avail of by the Pinoy hardworking-heroes. The Isuzu Alterra, a viable choice for someone who efciently balances work life with family life, is now available with a P100,000.00 discount. The Isuzu Alterra is equipped with a 2nd Generation CRDi engine, ensuring topnotch performance and superior fuel economy. Also, each Alterra purchase comes with an additional freebie--- P5,000.00 fuel card. For the entrepreneurial Pinoy worker-hero, there is the Isuzu Crosswind, available with discount of up to P55,000.00. The Crosswind has large cargo space, allowing for bigger load. This, along with its trusted engine and fuel efciency, the Crosswind is certainly one hardworking vehicle. The Isuzu D-MAX, now being offered with discount of up to P50,000.00, is just the right set of wheels for the Pinoy-worker who is also a weekend warrior. Specially designed for both recreation and business, the D-MAX provides both comfort and

Crosswind: Hell or high water

function wherever one may be. Get ready for any adventure, for whatever exciting possibility with the D-MAX. Visit the nearest Isuzu dealership now and nd out more about these marvelous deals. Metro Manila Isuzu dealerships are located in Alabang, Commonwealth, Edsa, Makati, Manila, Pasig and Quezon Avenue; Luzon Isuzu dealerships are situated in Batangas, Bulacan, Cabanatuan, Cavite, Isabela, Pampanga, Pangasinan and San Pablo; VisayasMindanao Isuzu dealerships are placed in Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, General Santos, Iloilo, and Mandaue; and Isuzu branches or satellite ofces are found in Bohol, Butuan, Cebu, Dagupan, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Greenhills, Legazpi, Lucena, Meycauayan, Rizal, Talisay and Tuguegarao. For more details, please see yers and print ads. Or you may log on to www.isuzuphil.com.

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FRIDAY MAY 25, 2012

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Apple Strudel

Chef Norbert Gandler

OPENS MAKATI CAMPUS

By Dinna Chan Vasquez
Classes run for four hours from Monday to Friday, with night classes available for busy professionals. The program includes classes in knife handling, cooking methods, menu planning and food presentation, among others. Students will also learn how to cook soups, sauces, Asian specialties, European dishes and other international cuisine favorites. For more information, log on to the schools ofcial Web site www. iscahm.com or call 894-3773 and 892-3599 (Makati) or 926-8888 and 920-1481 (Katipunan). ISCAHM-Makati is located at the second oor of the FEU Makati Bldg., Gil Puyat Avenue corner Zuellig Loop, Makati. ISCAHM-Katipunan is located at the 4th oor, FBR Arcade, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Here is Babarans recipe for Apple Strudel: Apple Strudel For the lling Ingredients: 600 g Apples 25 ml Lemon juice 60 g Breadcrumbs 30 g Butter, for frying breadcrumbs 30 g Almond akes, roasted 100 g Rened sugar, sifted 4 g Cinnamon powder, mix into sugar 30 g Raisins, seedless, soaked in rum pc Lemon zest 100 g Claried butter Confectioners sugar as needed for dusting Grease baking pans for the strudel. Preheat the oven to 180-182C. Method: Mix apples with cinnamon sugar, raisins and lemon zest. Sprinkle dough with claried butter and toasted buttered bread crumbs. Place (spread) apple lling on the strudel dough with the rest of the bread crumbs. Mise-en-place: Prepare a clean pan and utensils. Prepare ice water bath for cooling vanilla sauce. Method: Combine milk, heavy cream, salt and one-third of the sugar in a sauce pan, split vanilla pod and then scrape the seeds and add into the milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent formation of skin. Blend the egg yolks and the remaining sugar, using a wire whip. Temper the egg yolks mixture by gradually adding one-third of the hot milk, whipping constantly. Return the tempered mixture to the remaining milk in the sauce pan and continue cooking on low ame until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (Nape) about 80 to 85C. Strain the sauce into metal container or bowl, set on an ice bath stirring occasionally until cold. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store under refrigeration, until ready to use.

CULINARY SCHOOL

THE International School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (Iscahm) has joined forces with the Institute of Culinary Arts and Food Service to create the Iscahm Education SystemMakati Campus. Hans Schallenberg and his friend, renowned chef Norbert Gandler, established Iscahm in 2002 because they wanted to help educate talented Filipinos on the culinary arts. There is a lot of talent here, acknowledges Schallenberg. Since 2002, many aspiring chefs have passed through the portals of Iscahm in Katipunan Ave., Quezon City to become restaurant owners and culinary masters here and abroad. Our curriculum is very much rooted in the European culinary education which is rich in fundamental techniques and cooking methods, explains Schallenberg. The school is known for its high quality of culinary education and its excellent faculty. Gandler, the schools executive director for culinary education, is the core of Iscahms illustrious faculty. Also part of the teaching staff are some of the countrys top culinary professionals, including pastry superstar Ernie Babaran and chef Humphrey Navarro. Iscahm Makati, is under the leadership of Chefs Hans and Norbert and esteemed entrepreneur Martin Lorenzo. Located at the Makati campus of the Far Eastern University along Gil Puyat Ave., the Makati campus offers a two-year diploma course, short cooking classes, and a special eight-month culinary arts program for professionals who want to have training but do not have enough nancial resources to pay for a full two-year diploma course. Short courses include Culinary Essentials, Baking and Pastry 101, Kiddie Chefs League Summer Workshops, and Regional Cuisines (Japanese, Asian, European, American and Filipino). The tuition for the eight-month professional in culinary arts program, which is designed to accelerate a career in culinary arts, is P180,000, about 70 percent less than the fee for the two-year diploma course. This includes six months lecture and laboratory training, and two months of internship.

Mise-en-place: Peel apples, core and cut into thin slices about 2 mm. thick, add in Notes: the lemon juice. Vanilla pod can be replaced with 15 g. vanilla extract, added at the Saut bread crumbs in butter until golden brown. Set aside. end of cooking.

THE CCCI Tourism Team reels off with interesting events during the 2012 Cebu Business Month: The Tourism Congress and Tourism Congress Night (June 28, 2012); Fun Photo Contest( My 15-June 15); Fun Run (June 16, 2012); Talento Cebuano/PEOPLE Success Stories ( June 16 at Ayala Activity Center); Eco-heritage Tours for the whole month of June, onward, organized by the various travel/tour agencies. The annual Tourism Congress slated from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,Thursday, June 28, 2012, Plenary Hall, CICC , will have a down-to-earth discussion on how to sustain Cebu as top destination. With the theme, Sustaining Growth and Global Presence, stakeholders, academe, LGUs, business and civic leaders, travelers and tourists, will look into Cebus basic services, infrastructures, safety and security, airport /hotel facilities, sanitation and beautication, among others, then look out for effective marketing branding to re-inforce the slogan , Its More Fun in Cebu! for wider global presence. A fun poster contest, to depict the slogan, will be conducted from May 15-June 15, 2012. It is open to any individual/group from the various sectors of the community. The illustrated photo on this page shows the basic components of the poster, the printed text, MORE FUN IN CEBU, as headline; accompanied by a selected original photo of any tourism product of and landmark in Cebu. The posters size is 16 by 14 inches, using any glossy, or colorful paper; original photo, not website-generated; printed not handwritten text; and colorful hues. Finalists and winners will be announced during the Tourism Lunch, June 28, 2012 at Cicc. Prizes are: For the rst prize- cash prize; P3,000 worth of GCs from SM City, Sun Cellular phone; free short-term course in English from Speechcom; Second Prize gets P2,000 GCs from SM City and free short-term English program from Speechcom. More prizes will be generated by this project. For more details, please contact Shiela of CCCI; or, call 2533656.

Vice Gov. and CCCI Tourism consultant Agnes Magpale pledges support to CBM

CCCI president Prudencio Gesta bares CCCIs short and long term programs

CBM chairman Mario Panganiban presents the 2012 Cebu Business Month thrusts

CBM presscon launch. President Prudencio Gesta, CBM Tourism chairman Tess Chan and Grand Chamber chairman Melanie Ng.

MORE FUN in CEBU!

Sample poster. Top Headline-More Fun in Cebu. Below, on the right is the original photo of selected tourism product or destination. The left space is the name of the tourism product or destination. This is just a basic model and participants may craft more creative design.

KOREAN LOVE
Without a doubt, Filipinos have a penchant for anything Korean. Starting from Koreanovelas, our obsession has since evolved to include K-pop stars, fashion, makeup, and now Korean-style fried chicken.

CHEF ON FIRE
British restaurateur, TV personality and Knorr Brand Ambassador Marco Pierre White ew halfway across the world from England to heat up Singapores culinary scene through a series of Unilever Food Solutions-related events.

CLEANING UP MANILA BAY

Manila Broadcasting Co. partners with the City of Manila anew in mounting the second Manila Bay Clean-Up Run, which will take place on July 15, coinciding with the anniversary celebrations of its agship station DZRH.

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WITHOUT a doubt, Filipinos have a penchant for anything Korean. Starting from
Koreanovelas, our obsession has since evolved to include K-pop stars, fashion, makeup, and now Korean-style fried chicken.
This after noticing the surprisingly rapid expansion of some food joints serving Korean-style fried chicken in the Metro in such a short span of time. They are almost everywhere. To the unfamiliar, a New York Times article by Julia Moskin describes the Korean-style fried chicken as prepared by frying the chicken (usually the wing and drumstick parts) rst before seasoning it with either a sweetish garlic-soy glaze or a hotter red-pepper sauce. The nished product is almost similar to Buffalo wings. The latest brand of Korean-style fried chicken to hit the Philippines is 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken located at SM North Edsa. Alfonso Hortaleza, president of Mindblowing Delicious Food Corp., brought the franchise from Singapore. "We thought of bringing 4 Fingers here because it offers something different to Filipinos who love crispy chicken wings," Hortaleza shares. "It combines a unique concept with great food." The Korean-style fried chicken at 4 Fingers, Hortaleza says, is made out of fresh ingredients and a secret recipe that infuses various Asian spices and avors. Diners
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4 Fingers Crispy Chicken staff demonstrating the secret of their crispy chickenhand painting.

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can choose either the soy garlic or spicy avor sauce for their fried chicken. The franchise takes pride in the fact that they use the "handpainting" technique in coating the chicken with the customers' choice

of sauce. This is to ensure that their fried chicken stays crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. For those who have tried 4 Fingers' fried chicken, each bite is truly comforting not to mention delicious. There are also other

must-tries like the kim chi coleslaw, katsu chicken sandwich, calamari and shrimp, tofu salad, seafood rice box, to name a few. The restaurant was dubbed as such because it was founded by four business partners in Singa-

pore. Using the imagination, it can mean the four ngers of a chicken. Lastly, it can be associated with the fact that customers always use their four ngers when eating their Korean-style fried chicken. The design concept was inspired by a New York subway station. Entering the restaurant, customers will immediately notice the industrial lighting, grafti walls, and the badass mural. Even the 4 Fingers logo reminds one of an underground movement insignia. "What we've done is we've taken inspiration from a New York subway station that is underground, a little noisy sometimes, being used by people everyday. So we've taken it into a concept and made it into a store format," Jord Stefan Figee, one of the original founders of 4 Fingers in Singapore, explains. Figee adds that the Philippine branch, measuring 180 square meters, is the biggest among all the 4 Fingers stores located in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and India. The restaurant can sit about

110 persons. Soon, according to Hortaleza, more branches will be opened in Makati, Alabang and Pasig. Hortaleza and his friend Anton chanced upon 4 Fingers during a trip to Singapore to watch the F1 Grand Prix in 2010. Tired of eating at hawker centers in Singapore, Hortaleza says that a friend told them about the restaurant that was located at the ION Orchard mall. "We were really impressed during our first visit there [4 Fingers]. The food and the whole packaging of the restaurant were really different. So everyday we ate there," Hortaleza recalls, adding that they saw a number of Filipinos lining up at the restaurant each time they dropped by. Seeing an opportunity to introduce a new food concept in the Philippines, Hortaleza immediately sent an email to the 4 Fingers Web site to inquire about franchising. As luck would have it, Figee and his partners were looking to open a store in the Philippines. Hortaleza and Figee met and the rest is history.

Surfs up for everyone

By Ed Biado
ACCORDING to experts and best of rankings, the Philippines has some of the most incredibly challenging waves. Siargao, of course, is always at the top of the list and this is the reason that surng enthusiasts from all over the world visit the otherwise idyllic town, either to surf for fun or to participate in the annual international Billabong competition. But Siargao is a long way from Manila and most of us don't have the spare cash to y all the way there and spend a few nights, where accommodations aren't cheap. Thankfully, there's Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, La Union, where room rates are more affordable and, luckily for non-pros, the waves are more forgiving. Getting to San Juan is simple. Buses going to Laoag or Vigan pass by multiple times a day. The beach itself is within walking distance from the
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national highway and, once you get there, you have plenty of resorts to choose from. Of course, a favorite is the San Juan Surf Resort, home of celebrity surfer Luke Landrigan's surf shop. If you want to learn how to surf or try it for the rst time, this is exactly the time to do so. Because summer is surng's off season, there won't be killer waves that can wipe you out and you'll be sharing the beach with newbies like yourself. An hour's worth of surng lessons, both on the sand and in the water, is only P400, inclusive of surfboard rental. The waves are usually stronger in the afternoon and, also, the sun's not that harsh, so that's the best hour to brave the waters. However, precisely because it isn't surng season, don't expect to nd professional surfers that you can watch riding the waves or showing off their half-naked selves on the beach. Although, maybe you can stalk Luke to nd out when he'll be there. (So if your plan is to ogle at hot surfers from different parts of the world, reschedule your trip in July.)
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Foodies enjoy a cool and sweet weekend

JOLLIBEE gave out free samples of the Jollibee Sundae Mix-ins Milo Blast to visitors of this popular weekend market Mercato Centrale. Kids and their parents, barkadas and many others all stopped by the Jollibee Sundae Mix-ins Milo Blast booth for a free cup of this delightful treat. Oozing with dynamic goodness in every scoop, the new dessert from Jollibee is made with Jollibees signature creamy vanilla soft-serve mixed with Milo powder and Milo breakfast cereals. Patrick, a young health professional at St. Lukes Hospital, said the Jollibee Sundae Mix-ins is a new twist on long-time favorites. Its rich and delicious, and I really hope its here to stay, he said. And its only P37. Its really a delicious yet wallet-friendly treat for students like us, Yrwin added. Ta s t e t h e g o o d n e s s through and through for only P37 at all Jollibee outlets nationwide.

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The Barber of Seville comes to Manila

WHAT do you get when you have a bashful starlet saddled with a slimy agent who also happens to own the lm studio she works at? Throw in a star struck (and lustful) nobleman and a hairdresser with a air for intrigues and you have the spicy ingredients of The Barber of Seville arguably Rossinis most popular opera with its abundance of fun, and lled with catchy melodies and inventive orchestrations. Gathering various praises from absurd and touching to witty, hilarious and irresistible, The Barber of Seville is destined to enthrall and entertain theater goers on the 13 th and 14th of July 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, both shows at 8 p.m. Fittingly, the staging of one of the most acclaimed Italian operas marks the triple celebration of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Italy, the 60th anniversary of Rustans (with its reputation for pioneering Italian merchandise in the Philippines) and the 50th anniversary of the Philippine Italian Association which promotes cultural exchange between the Philippines and Italy. Rustans, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the ofcial hotel sponsor, The Peninsula Manila (which is always supportive of arts and culture) in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy are joining hands in making this operatic gala possible. The unconventional characters will be brought to life on the CCP Main Theater stage by distinguished Filipino and Italian cast, comprised of acclaimed Filipino artistes premiere soprano Rachelle Gerodias, tenor par excellance Arthur Espiritu (the second Filipino to perform La Scala in Milan) and US based baritone Andrew Fernando. The visiting Italian contingent is

made up of renowned and multiawarded baritones Mario Cassi and Marco Filippo Romano. They will be working under Italian director Antonio Petris (who is also the set & costume deigner), with Rugerro Barbieri, former music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, as guest conductor. The Manila production of The Barber of Seville will have as its main beneciary the Philippine Italian Association Endowment Fund which supports not only cultural events but also the Sister Handmaids of Charity and the Servants of Charity, two charitable institutions run by Italian Missionaries, devoted to the care of the sick, elderly, special children, abandoned and malnourished children. An additional beneciary will be the Philipine Philharmonic Orchestras historic friendship tour of the Unites States in 2013. Tickets are available at Ticket World at tel. no 891-9999; CCP Box Ofce 832-3704 from Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rustans Secretariat 895-2109 and 895-2404, look for Lulu Casas. Arian Vina L. Sarmiento

Culinary workshop participants delight in watching Marco Pierre White in his element.

Michelin-starred chef fires up culinary summit

INTERNATIONALLY-acclaimed British restaurateur, TV personality and Knorr brand ambassador Marco Pierre White ew halfway across the world from England to heat up Singapores culinary scene through a series of Unilever Food Solutions (UFS)related events. White marked his rst-time visit to the Lion city by headlining the World Gourmet Summit 2012, a gastronomic showcase giving international chefs talents front and center recognition. The three-day schedule of culinary activities included a tour around Singapores famed Tekka market in Little India, one of the largest wet markets in Singapore, an exclusive cooking workshop, and a Master class demonstration from the master himself. Over 30 aspiring chefs from the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia were very fortunate to witness a live demo of White showcasing the use of Knorr as essential modern ingredients in preparing delicious and nutritious meals, a practice he has consistently applied in his kitchens over the years. Held at the At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy, participants experimented with various avors and textures and learned various cooking techniques under Whites tutelage. They were also given the opportunity to interact with White through a Q&A session. Professional chefs from the region also got the chance to rub elbows with the top chef as they worked together to create their own renditions of Asias Signature Dish for the culminating portion of the program. The gustatory highlight, however, remained Whites signature pepper steak dish, which he presented at the much-awaited gala dinner. While dubbed as the Godfather of modern cooking, White shows that he is not one to rest on his laurels. Achieving the remarkable culinary distinction of being the youngest chef at 33 to receive three Michelin stars in 1994 only taught him to challenge himself even more. I did things not to earn Michelin stars but to bring out the full potential of every dish I serve as a chef, White shares. With the help of my mentors, I learned that a great chef does not let his technical ability run him Marco Pierre White but his instinct and inspiration. Having worked in the kitchen for around The Chefmanship Centre will serve as the 35 years, White recognizes the importance training ground for UFS chefs and staff in of institutions in helping cooks and food that they may enhance their culinary skills service workers improve their craft. In and expertise to offer the best solutions support of UFS Chefmanship Academy, to chefs and food and beverage operators. an education program for restaurateurs and White relates, This partnership with Knorr food business operators, Marco participated is only the start of more interactions, and in the unveiling of the Chefmanship Centre sharing sessions with culinary students and at the UFS ofce on April 27. budding chefs worldwide.

City of Manila, radio station hosts clean-up campaign

Mobile shopping taking root in emerging markets

THE gap in online shopping between established and growth markets is narrowing in Asia/Pacific largely due to increased enthusiasm for mobile shopping in South East Asia markets, according to the latest MasterCard Worldwide Online Shopping Survey. The survey, which serves as a benchmark that measures consumers propensity to shop online, was conducted across 25 markets between 5 December 2011 and 6 February 2012. The report for the Asia/ Pacific1region included interviews with 7,373 respondents from 14 markets who were asked questions about their online shopping habits. The survey and its accompanying reports do not represent MasterCards financial performance. In terms of online shopping and purchase intent, the results show that once again, the gap is closing for online shopping in Asia/ Pacific markets between the mature and emerging markets. Thailand leads the pack both in terms of online shopping (80 percent) and likelihood to make an online purchase in the next six months (93 percent), alongside China. Korea (84 percent) and Malaysia (79 percent) also show high intent to purchase over the next six months, with Vietnam also showing similarly high intent to purchase (87 percent) despite a low percentage of people using the internet for online shopping (61 percent). Overall, big increases occurred in Thailand (+13 percent), Australia (+10 percent), Indonesia (+15 percent), New Zealand (+9) and the Philippines (+15) in terms of online shopping, with declines recorded in India (-14 percent), Singapore (-10 percent), and Korea (-17 percent); although the latter still had high intent to purchase (84 percent). Although a majority (71 percent) of respondents said they would rather use their laptop for shopping, the mobile phone is rising rapidly as the device of choice for Asian shoppers i n e m e rg i n g m a r k e t s , w i t h respondents in Thailand (59 percent), China (37 percent), Vietnam (32 percent) and India (32 percent) all leading more established markets. Among the reasons given for using the mobile for shopping, most said it was more convenient (57 percent) and also cited the growing availability of apps that make it easier to do (46). Music (24 percent) and apps (31 percent) topped the list among those who have made purchases through their mobile phones, followed by coupon deal sites (17 percent), retailers for clothing and accessories (17 percent), and cinema (16 percent). This survey shows that the markets once considered to be emerging in South East Asia are now in fact challengingand in some cases overtakingtraditional and mature online markets in the region, said Philip Yen, group head, Emerging Payments, Asia Pacific Middle East Africa at MasterCard Worldwide. Through the MasterCard Mobile Money Partnership, MasterCard is working with preferred platform partners Comviva, Sybase 365 and Utiba to enable consumers to purchase goods and services via their mobile phones at millions of bricks and mortar and online merchants worldwide, as well as transfer funds and pay bills.

MANILA Broadcasting Co. partners with the City of Manila anew in mounting the second Manila Bay Clean-Up Run, which will take place on July 15, coinciding with the anniversary celebrations of its agship station DZRH. The event is open to all interested participants and will feature races in the 3K, 5K, 10K, and 15K divisions for both men and women. Trophies and cash prizes will be given to the top three winners in each race division, along with a special award for the biggest delegation or group that submits a minimum of 25 paying entries. Registration runs from May 28 through July 2 at Chris Sports outlets in Glorietta , Trinoma, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM Bicutan, SM Southmall, and SM North EDSA. .and at the lobby of Manila Broadcasting Company, Sotto Street, CCP Complex, Pasay City. MBC has joined other establishments based along Roxas Boulevard for Land Banks Manila Bay Clean-Up Program since 2009. For inquiries about the Manila Bay Clean-Up Run, contact Race Mechanics at 0921.592.7956, or email mbcrun2012@gmail.com

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63 Connector with a slash 65 Cry evoked by the first parts of the answers t o 17- , 24 - , 41- a n d 52-Across? 68 Traffic problem 69 Wife of Osiris 70 Racings Grand __ 71 Fruit-filled treats 72 Deck chair wood 73 Deck chair piece Down 1 Sound heard around the clock 2 Sarcastic joke response 3 ... three men in __ 4 Tap idly with ones fingers 5 Im not eating that! 6 Dental care suffix 7 Double Stuf stuff 8 On the q.t. 9 Comparative words 10 Citrus-avored refresher 11 Change the subject, perhaps 12 Lagoon surrounder 13 Oater omen

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Sid Lucero He has found a home that does not just appreciate his exceptional acting talent but also make sure that he is well taken care of. Unlike in his previous mother studio, Sid is now very much visible with numerous TV projects one after another. Daniel Padilla Believe it or not, he signed with a major label to release a compilation album solely dedicated to his growing number of followers. And as expected whether the teen heartthrob can hit a note or not, those giddy fans will surely buy his record. Megan Young The long wait is over. Finally, after being shelved for more than a year, the series in which she plays one of the lead roles now has a pilot date. Hiyas is Megans major television project after portraying bit roles.
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Sharon Cuneta We couldnt agree more when director Joey Reyes said that she is in a career suicide. Now infamous for answering back her bashers on Twitter, now nobody cares so much about her, unless you want some heavyweight bashing yourself.

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Lakas President Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr.

IN the face of the forthcoming 2013 elections, formidable party Lakas ng Tao-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) will continue to be a critical partner in national development while seeking for the senatorial candidates that it will endorse.
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., reinstalled president of the party and newly elected chairman of its Council of Leaders, assured the Filipino people. Revilla points out that LakasCMD does not act as a party with an opposing view but as partners in any administrations efforts for socio-economic development. According to the senator, Lakas-CMD will maintain its ideals as partners in good governance. Even when we are not the ruling party, LakasCMD continues to pursue its advocacies, which is primarily to empower the Filipino people. We always act as partners of the government in nation-building, he pointed out. Lakas-CMD, he says, is a party to reckon with in the Philippines political arena. Recently, it held an executive committee and national council meeting to strengthen the organization and consolidate its ranks. During the meeting, Revilla was unanimously chosen as chairman of its newly created Council of Leaders and was also given the blanket authority to name people to the council. The party also adopted a resolution to revert to the original name of the party. Kampi is no longer with LakasCMD. Since last year, Kampi is now NUP. Right now, our party is not seeking any coalition. But denitely we will endorse any senatorial candidate who we think will be of help to our country, explained Revilla, adding that they will soon visit its members around the country to consult with them in determining the senatorial candidates that the party will support in 2013. The lawmaker stressed that the recent meeting, which was attended by a big number

of congressmen, governors, mayors and other local ofcials, contradicts malicious claims that the party is politically dead. Subok na ang Lakas-CMD sa tibay. Pinanday na ito ng panahon. We have an irrefutable track record. He also expressed certainty that the partys endorsement of any senatorial candidate will translate into a minimum of four million votes. We will go around the country to personally campaign for the senatorial candidates that Lakas-CMD will support. Our backing is not verbal but actual. We will be side by side with them in the provinces, said Revilla, who is the no. 1 senator in the 2011 elections, gathering 19,414,795

million votes, more than the votes Benigno Aquino III got in the presidential race. Revilla also vowed that Lakas-CMD would fully support candidates for local posts. We will join them not only in spirit. They will feel the presence of Lakas-CMD in their campaign. We will make sure that they will win.

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Gretchen Fulido She was the envy of many for being the rst to interview visiting Hollywood star Ian Somerhalder at the airport until the PR rm that brought the actor in the country banned her in future press dos. What did she do? Your guess is as good as ours.

Anderson Cooper

Do you know any mother who shoplifts ot drinks during her childrens play dates? Tune in on tonight on Anderson (on TalkTV) to know why these moms are acting delinquently. Also, nd out why Sir James Dyson became a big success and how he thrived to put up his manufacturing company. From its modest beginnings in 1992, his products are now available in more than 50 countries. This is his story of how his vacuum cleaner dried all the blood, frustration, sweat and tears of his life-long project. Anderson airs on TalkTVMonday to Friday via Satellite at 8 to 9 p.m. with next day replays at 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. (Ch. 16 on SkyCable, Ch. 28 on Destiny and Ch. 21 on Cignal.)

Moms behaving badly

Europes most wanted

AFTER a frenetic chase through the streets of Monte Carlo, the Zoosters and the rest of the gang narrowly escape DuBois. Their one goal is to nd a place to hide quick, or Alex will become a wall ornament. With mere seconds to spare, they stumble upon a traveling circus train. Could there possibly be a better place to hide and move, undetected, through Europe? Just as Alex is the de facto leader of the Zoosters, Vitaly, the tiger, is the top cat in the Circus Zaragosa. Unlike Alex, however, Vitaly is bitter, irritable and depressed, half the tiger he used to be after an accident during one of his breathtaking signature performances. Bryan Cranston explains how he approached portraying the tiger that lost his roar: Vitalys not a bad guy. In fact, hes got a great heart. Hes just had a rough time of it lately. It was important for me to capture and convey both his aggression and his humanity, if you will. Working with the three directors was great fun because even though we started with the script, they gave me the freedom to go off script, to throw out a couple of different versions of the sceneand they did that with all the actors. They made us feel that we could do no wrong. Also on board the train are two others circus stars, Stefano, an Italian sea lion and Gia, an exotic Italian Jaguar. The kindhearted Stefano wants to help the Zoosters right away. Actor Martin Short voices the sea lion: What I love about Stefano is that hes a compassionate and lovely fellow, very Bernini xe Bernini-esque. He speaks with a passion. When youre playing a characterlet alone an animated onewith a wide range of emotions such as Stefano has, theres a lot of improvising and for me, thats always fun. I did work with a dialogue coach, though. I wanted to get the accent just right. Gia, a bit wary of the Zoosters at rst, is won over when Alex and the gang convince them that they, too, are circus. Academy Award-nominated actress Jessica Chastain brings Gia to life: I liked playing Gia because she has a very big heart but at the same time shes also ercely protective of her circus family. Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted is distributed by United International Pictures thru Solar Entertainment Corporation.

Life And Style on staying beautiful and healthy

RICKY Reyes talks about staying beautiful and healthy from head to foot, inside and out in Life And Reyes. Style With Gandang Ricky Reyes Falling hair is a serious problem especially in summer. Ricky introduces a newfound remedyMalunggay Shampoo, available at Gandang Ricky Reyes salons all over the country. Many say that it can prevent hair loss. Also, Ricky recommends infusion of Vitamin C in all parts of the body to maintain skin glow. And for the overweight that wish to get rid of unwanted bumps and bulges, sweat it out with zumba, yoga and other forms of exercises. Some say, bad eating habits cause some ailments. Sexy chefs Rachel and Barni will prepare healthy non-carbohydrate dishes such as seafood pasta and stuffed tomato with herbs. They say that apart form being yummy, you can eat them without fear of being obese, or getting high blood pressure or developing diabetes. NU YOU (Make Over Magic) comes back with tips from Natasha style coach and celebrity stylist Rex Atienza on the latest in fashion style. And for those suffering from arthritis stay tune as some Fresh Cell experts explain how a new method can alleviate pain and improve lifes quality. Life and Style With Gandang Ricky Reyes airs every Saturday 10 a.m. on GMA News TV Ch. 11. we had the best poppers, B-boys, etc. They had to learn and take choreography from renowned choreogaphers Richard and Taluega, Anthony Taluega known as Rich and Tone, who had worked with no less than Michael Jackson. son Latin choreogrpahy was taught by Mykel Fonts, winner of Best Choreogrpahy and Best Dancer of Salsa at the 2006 Salsa Congress with Shama Burgess, Burgess who has participated in World Youth Latin and Ballroom Championships. The lmmakers are aware that their audience are a little older now, they made the lm a little bit more adult without losing its silliness and fun. The beautiful locations of The Seine and The Eiffel Tower in Paris; the Coliseum and the fountains in Rome; the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and more give glamour to the whole lm. Worldwide excitement over StreetDance 2 has grown more intense since its London premiere, where dancers, led by Mykel Fonts, performed the victorious fusion of Hip Hop and Latin. Its video footage already reached more than 51,000 hits on YouTube. StreetDance 2 in 3D and 2D from Viva International Pictures in theaters now.

Ricky Reyes

STREETDANCE 2 tells the story of Ash (Falk Hentschel) who sets off to gather the best dancers in Europe, so together they can beat the worlds best crew in the upcoming Street Dance world competition. Accompanied by his newfound friend, Eddie (George Sampson), this task takes them from London to Rome, Ibiza to Berlin, and Amsterdam to Paris. And while discovering the magic and power of street dance and Latin combined, Ash falls in love with Eva (Soa Boutella) a beautiful salsa dancer as they prepare for the ultimate global dance off. Leading man Falk Hentschel (Arrested Development, Knight and Day) was chosen for the lead part because, as co-director Max Giwa puts it, he had the complete packageHe has a Latin background, which is something thats very hard to nda dancer who does Hip Hop and a bit of

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Latin and can act. And after testing him out with Soa, Max says, the chemistry they had together was just electric. George Sampson, reprises his role as Eddie from the original StreetDance 3D. Director Max says, The audience can identify with him, as well as with his character, so theyll like to see where he goes and what he gets up to. Soa Boutella, an Algerianborn dancer known as the Nile Girl of Nike Women and has gone to world tours with Madonna who taught her to start everyday

with a workout. Her role as Eva is a perfect timing as shes been doing acting lessons in LA for a couple of years and it challenged her own ideas in dance. Putting together the dance crew, the lmmakers- producer James Richardson, Director Dania Pasquini and co-director Max Giwa and their dance consultant spent a whole year traveling to all of the international dance events. Max says, We didnt want to go for commercial dancers, we went for those who specialized in their own styles so