Manila Standard Today - June 6, 2012 Issue

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CONGRESS CLEANS UP PRIVACY BILL

THE House and Senate on Tuesday rectied the ambiguity in the data privacy bill and deleted all penalty clauses that would penalize journalists with hefty nes and jail terms for breaches of condentiality. The revisions came following the protests by press groups that called the punitive provisions tools to suppress press freedom and information freedom. The PPI objects to the proposed data privacy bill because it violates the constitutional freedoms of expression and the press, said the Philippine Press Institute led by its president Amado Macasaet. The PPI made its ofcial position known to Senator Edgardo Angara and Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo, the authors of Senate Bill 2965 and House Bill 4115, respectively. Angara and Taguig City Rep. Sigfrido Tinga were chairmen of the bicameral conference committee. [We] cleaned up up the bill. [It is] very specic now plus media safeguards
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Wider, open selection of CJ pushed

Govt sets aside P20b to lease 150k classrooms
By Christine F. Herrera
THE government will spend up to P20 billion to lease school facilities from private contractors to meet the backlog of 150,000 classrooms by 2016, a Department of Education document shows. The guidelines for the public-private partnership program, a copy of which was furnished the Manila Standard, says the private sectors help is needed because the government has enough money to build only 10,000 classrooms annually. Due to budgetary constraints and limitations in institutional capacity, the government only builds, on the average, about 10,000 classrooms annually, Education Undersecretary Francisco Varela said. The government needed to build 30,000 classrooms to address the backlog every year, he said. At least P5 billion was released this year for initial amortization under the program, he said. Ownership of the classrooms would be turned over to the department after a 10-year lease. Varela says the classroom shortage now stands at 66,800 and is expected to swell to about 150,000 by 2016 due to higher enrollment and the implementation of the K12 program that adds two years Next page to the standard basic education.
THE calls to widen the search for the next

chief justice mounted on Tuesday even as lawmakers said outsiders should be considered for the post and the selection of the chief magistrate should be made public.
At the same time, the pressure against naming acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio as the replacement for Renato Corona, who was removed by the Senate impeachment court on May 29, appeared to increase as a result of Carpios disagreements with Corona. Senator Francis Pangilinan said he was open to the idea of choosing an outsider to become the next chief justice, while Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara said the search for the next chief magistrate should be widened and the evaluation of aspirants should be opened to the public. Vice President Jejomar Binay, who arrived from the United States and Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, described Carpio as a land mine and said the next chief justice should come from the academe. The next chief magistrate should also be a top administrative ofcer. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said Binay was free to express his opinions, but insisted that Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares were very much qualied to be appointed as the next chief justice. They have performed very well in their respective posts, Lacierda said. Nobody can question their competence, integrity and probity. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago earlier said De Lima and Henares
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On foreign soil. President Aquino gets off a chartered Philippine Air Lines ight at Heathrow Airport in London. Baroness Rawlings, the baroness in waiting to Queen Elizabeth, welcomed the President at the airport (inset).
Ex-SC spokesman faces ouster for just cause

By Joyce Pangco Paares and Rey E. Requejo
THE Palace on Tuesday said Supreme Court administrator Midas Marquez: I can work with Marquez could be removed from ofce for just cause and reanyone. vived accusations linking him to the supposed irregularities in the use of a $21-million World Bank loan, a charge he has denied. The position of administrator Midas Marquez is not co-terminus [with impeached chief justice Renato Corona] presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said. But there is Presidential Decree 828 stating he could be removed for just cause. The decree, which created the position of court administrator, allows his removal by a vote of at least eight justices of the Supreme Court. That is up to the Supreme Court and the justices en banc. It is beyond us, Lacierda said.
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By Joyce Pangco Paares
Aquino signs $1b worth of investments
Proposed PH-Aussie military treaty hit

SENATOR Miriam Defensor Santiago on Tuesday criticized the proposed Philippines-Australia Visiting Forces Agreement, saying the treaty does not specify the magnitude of Australian military presence within the Philippines. President Benigno Aquino III has certified the treaty as urgent, and Senator Loren Legarda sponsored it on Monday with the intention of having the Senate vote on it today before it adjourns sine die. But Santiago said this treaty... is so vague that it will spawn myriad irritants in [Philippines]-Australia relations. Next page
SOME $1.03 billion worth of investments were forged during the rst series of business meetings of President Benigno Aquino III in London on Tuesday, with the biggest investment coming from commodities trader Glencore and Philippine Associated Smelting and Rening Corp. Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang said Glencore-Pasar would invest up to $600 million to expand the local rms smelting capacity and build a power plant to support their operations. The money could generate 700 new jobs Next page for Filipinos.
Manila, Beijing pull out ships from shoal

By Eric Apolonio
THE Philippines and China have pulled out their ships from the Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, easing the tension that many people feared could lead to a shooting war as a result of the territorial dispute over the area, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. Following our consultations, the two Chinese maritime vessels and our [Bureau fo Fisheries and
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Memorial eyed for war abuses in Muslim area

PHILIPPINE negotiators hoping to end a Muslim insurgency have proposed creating monuments to abuses committed on both sides, including beheadings by rebels and a presidents desecration of an insurgent headquarters with a pork feast. The monuments should help tell the full story of the decades-long Muslim rebellion in Mindanao and remind future generations of the brutality and
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Noynoy, the tiger. Malabon Zoo owner Manny Tangco introduces his Bengali tiger named Noynoy to school children
during the celebration of World Environment Day. MANNY PALMERO
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Aid to coconut areas

THE Philippine Coconut Authority on Tuesday offered to repopulate the coconut farms in Batangas with beetles that prey on scale insects that have destroyed hundreds of thousands of trees in the province. Deputy Administrator Carlos Carpio said the coccinenid beetle, found in Palawan, could control scale insect infestation to save coconut and other trees. A host of this beetle from Palawan could spur a natural predatory cycle that will check and balance the pest population in affected plantations, Carpio said. Scale insects cause a coconut trees fruits to fall off. They have infected about 200,000 trees in Tanauan of which farmers have cut down 20,000 to sell as lumber. They say the infestation could spread to Quezon, another, coconut-producing province. The coccinenid beetle, a natural enemy of the scale insect, may have disappeared in the area because of inter-cropping or fumigation. Carpio said infected trees must be immediately pruned and trimmed. Once this is done, the trees can grow leaves anew and produce healthier nuts, he said. He advised the ofcials in two villages in Tanauan to declare a state of calamity so the farmers could be entitled to nancial assistance. The Philippines is the top producer of coconuts in the world. Last year it exported P2 billion worth of coconut products with coconut oil accounting for 70 percent of the total. Othel V. Campos
EXCEL Awards extended

IABC Philippines said Tuesday it has extended the submission of nominations to the 2012 CEO EXCEL Awards to June 8 in response to requests. The annual CEO EXCEL Awards are the highest individual standard of communication excellence for top executives, movers and leaders in the private sector, in the government service and in non-prot groups and non-government organizations. Since 2005 the CEO EXCEL Awards have recognized top Philippine-based business leaders across all sectors and industries who champion the use of excellent communication as a business strategy to help achieve targets, establish esprit de corps among internal audiences, build and enhance relationships of trust, resolve and manage crises, and uphold the organizations reputation among all stakeholders. The honor is conferred by IABC Philippines on chief executives, presidents, managing directors and top-level leaders who use exceptional and ethical communication strategies and tools in their management and leadership to achieve both business and societal goals. For more information, please contact the IABC Philippines Secretariat at tel. Nos. 756-0424 or 4971450 and telefax 756-0441. Or email iabcphilippines@yahoo.com.
Customs chiefs. Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon and the members of the Asean Organization of
Customs Chiefs link arms to symbolize their unity during the opening of the four-day 21st Meeting of Customs Directors-General from the 10 Asean member countries at the Marriott Hotel Resorts World in Pasay City.
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had disqualied themselves morally for testifying against Corona, who was removed for not disclosing all his assets. De Lima, an ex-ofcio member of the Judicial and Bar Council, has inhibited herself from the nomination process in anticipation of being nominated to the post. The council will today start receiving the nominations and applications for the post of chief justice and to continue accepting nominations until June 18. The councils members on Monday agreed to require the candidates to submit their statement of assets, liabilities and net worth and waive their right to the secrecy of their bank deposits. Pangilinan on Tuesday urged the council to open up its deliberations to the public, saying its past deliberations had been shrouded in secrecy. He also pushed for a stricter vetting process and the hiring of psychologists and investigators to check on the aspirants. We have provisions in our rules that allow for psychologists to be hired, but because of budgetary constrains this has not happened, Pangilinan said. Create a separate pool of investigators so you can really weed out the mists and accept the best and the brightest and those with integrity. Joyce Pangco Paares and Rey E. Requejo
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Of course, there is the aidememoire of the World Bank where there were certain expenditures made by Midas Marquez as court administrator, and I think that should be explained. The aide-memoire, which does not name Marquez, claims the Supreme Court misused World Bank funds intended for judicial reforms for out-of-town trips and other unauthorized expenses. Marquez has said he will not quit despite calls from critics for him to resign following Coronas ouster. He has already relinquished his other positions as spokesman and head of the Courts director of pub-
lic information ofce that he held co-terminus with the former chief justice. My gauge has always been the effect of the service I give, Marquez said. If I think Im no longer effective, if I think that the service is already suffering and I can no longer protect the judges and employees, Ill be the rst to go. Marquez said he believed he could be more effective as a court administrator without his other positions. Now I can focus as court administrator Theres so many things to do, he said, citing the need to fully computerize the courts for a direct link to his ofce. As court administrator, Marquez is on the same level as a
presiding ofcer of the Court of Appeals. He was appointed to the post in January 2010 by the justices through a unanimous vote during the time of retired Chief Justice Reynato Puno. He has supervision over 2,000 judges and about 27,000 court employees. Marquez will keep this permanent post, which has security of tenure, until he turns 65---unless removed by the appointing power. I hope that they [the justices] still have trust and condence in me, he said. Marquez also said he believed the magistrates would give him due process if a complaint was led against him. Marquez, who drew the ire of the Palace for
his defense of the ousted chief justice, said he hoped Coronas replacement would come from within the Supreme Court. Im an institutionalist. I hope the next chief justice will come from the incumbent members, he said. He said he saw nothing wrong with serving even if acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio, a known rival of Corona, was appointed to the top judicial post. Ive always been professional so I can work with anyone, he said, noting that he has worked with ve to six justices. He believed in Coronas legacy in the high court. He stood up at all costs for judicial independence, he said.
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Gaz Asia and Aboitiz plan to invest $150 million to build plants that will convert bio- methane from waste materials for use as vehicle fuel. President Aquino also witnessed the signing of a $280-million service contract between Cebu Pacic and Rolls Royce. Cebu Pacic will buy airplane engines from Rolls Royce, which will be serviced and maintained by the British company. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC earlier announced it would provide Cebu Pacic with long-term TotalCare service support for Trent 700 engines on up to eight Airbus A330 aircraft, a contract worth up to $280 million. The President visited the Imperial War Museum of London
where he was toured by senior historian Terry Charman. He also attended the Philippine Fun Photoshoot to promote the countrys tourism campaign in the United Kingdom before he met with representatives of the Filipino community in London. The meeting provided the President the opportunity to touch base with the Filipino community in London, thank them for their contributions to the country and encourage them to remain united and relevant to their community, presidential spokesman Lacierda said. The President will meet with Prime Minister David Cameron at 10 Downing Street, where they are expected to discuss political and economic cooperation. The agenda will include Britains participation in the International Contact Group for the peace talks
with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, as well as anti-corruption and good governance practices. Queen Elizabeth will be offering a luncheon for the President, but it will be presided by David Wooton, the Lord Mayor of London, at Lancaster House. The President will also meet with the Duke of York Prince Andrew as the ofcial representative of Queen Elizabeth, who is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. Wooton, who visited Manila last month, said three British companies engaged in mass transport systems were eying investments in the Philippines. Wooton identied the three business rms as Balfour Beatty, Halcrow and SKM-Colin Buchanan. He said the interest of British investors were in railways, airports and ports.
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blunders that helped perpetuate the violence, chief government negotiator Marvic Leonen said. We have seen that future generations would not move on and heal unless we really tell the story, Leonen said. Rebel negotiator Mohagher Iqbal said the proposal was acceptable, but the government should rst focus on resolving the rebellion, which has caused the death of many and displaced villagers while stunting economic growth in the resource-rich region. The Philippine government and the 11,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front remain optimistic a peace pact can be reached under President Benigno Aquino IIIs term despite key differences that have stalled Malaysian-brokered negotiations. Those differences include the size of an expanded Muslim autonomous region in the southern Mindanao region and the powers to be accorded to the Muslim ofcials who would run it. In a new irritant, the guerrillas have protested the arrest by government forces of a rebel in southern Davao del Sur province over the weekend, saying it violated a ceasere that shields the rebels from arrest in their strongholds. The military said the rebel, Galib dela Cruz, was wanted for murder and kidnapping and was illegally carrying assault rearms outside of a rebel camp.
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Aquatic Resources] vessel are no longer in the lagoon, the department said in a statement. We continue the consultations to address the remaining issues in Bajo de Masinloc. The Philippines and China started a word war in April, when a Philippine Navy ship stopped a Chinese shing vessel and tried to arrest Chinese shermen for illegal shing. But a Chinese
maritime vessel blocked the BRP Gregorio del Pilar from making arrests. The Philippines says the shoal is within its Exclusive Economic Zone, but China claims it is part of its territory. The tension has sparked anti-Chinese demonstrations on the streets of Manila and at Chinese embassies in other parts of the world. Malacaang welcomed the ships pullout, calling it a a positive development that could defuse the tension between the two countries.
We appreciate the gesture of both parties to deescalate tension in Panatag Shoal, and there will be futher consultations on the remaining vessels, Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said. Despite the announcement of the pullout, the wire agencies quoted Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Raul Hernandez as saying that ships were still in the area. There are still 30 Chinese shing vessels inside the lagoon, he said. Fu Ying, the vice minister of
the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said last week the sea lanes in the South China Sea [West Philippine Sea] were key transport routes for China and no interest would be served by linking territorial issues with freedom of navigation. She said the territorial issues could be solved through the active pursuit of dialogue, and what we should do is to grasp every opportunity to each out for Asian solutions to Asian problems by working together.
Among the historic sites that could be marked are Camp Abubakar in the mountainous heartland of southern Mindanao, where thenPresident Joseph Estrada feasted on roast pork with his top generals during a victory party after the sprawling rebel headquarters fell in July 2000 after a months-long military offensive, Leonen said. The feast took place near the ruins of a burned mosque and the insurgents military academy. A truckload of beer also regaled the victorious troops. Both pork and alcohol are taboo to local Muslims, and Estradas actions were seen as inammatory and sparked erce protests at the time, although he claimed that he did not mean to disparage the Islamic religion. The insurgents considered Abubakar sacred ground, where they tried to practice a puritanical Islamic life by banning luxuries like smoking. Leonen also said a marker should be installed in Basilan, where the guerrillas were accused of beheading 10 Filipino marines during a 2007 clash. Philippine ofcials said they were mulling over whether to ask the National Historical Institute to start studying where the monuments and markers could be installed in what could be a joint project by the government and the rebels, Deles said, adding that versions by both sides would be considered in portraying violent events. AP
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Varela says that under the program, the private sector proponent takes full responsibility for the design, debt and equity nancing, project management, and construction and periodic maintenance of the classrooms. Earlier, ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio warned of a worsening backlog and said the government would be compelled to borrow money because it failed to do anything to address the problem in the last two years. Due to the failure of the Aquino administration to provide adequate funding in the 2012 national budget, the existing shortages in the basic education system will be aggravated by the unmet requirements of K12, particularly its kindergarten component, Tinio said. He said the influx of around 1.6 million 5-year-old enrollees in kindergarten this school year would result in a shortage of around 25,000 classrooms solely for the kindergarten component of K12. That, he said, had contributed to a worsening of the unmet requirements in public schools. After two years, the Aquino administration has been unable to close the gaps in basic education resources. For school year 2012, the total shortages for the whole public school system stands at 132,483 teachers, 97,685 classrooms and 153,709 water and sanitation facilities, Tinio said. Its up to Malacaang to explain why K12 is so grossly underfunded that its undermining whatever promise it has of improving the quality of basic education.
Kabataan Rep. Raymond Palatino agreed that the Aquino government had been spending less than it should on education. The Aquino Administration alloted P238.8 billion for [the Education Department] for 2012. The budget is P300 billion short of the UN recommendation which is 6 percent of GDP [gross domestic product], Palatino said. During the last Congress committee hearing for the K12 program, Palatino said, the Education Department had said that it needed an extra P100 billion to implement the program. But there was no clear commitment on the part of the Budget Department to nance the additional budget needed. Tinio also disputed the lower gures cited by the government for teacher and classroom shortages. [The Education Department] claims that it will have the teacher shortage down to 11,620 by the end of this school year. But thats only because they include over 49,000 contractual teachers funded by local government units and around 20,000 volunteer kindergarten teachers employed by [the department] in their accounting, Tinio said. In truth, these teachers are generally grossly underpaid and deprived of basic workers benets because of the contractual nature of their employment. [The department] has a legal obligation to regularize them. As to classrooms, [the department] claims that they will be able to construct 30,000 to 40,000 new ones this school year through a socalled Public-Private Partnership scheme. The fact is, these certainly wont be ready by June, and it still remains to be seen whether or not the PPP scheme will deliver.
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are in place, Tinga told the Manila Standard. The PPI aside, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas, the Samahang Plaridel, the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines, the National Press Club and the Manila Overseas Press Club have also demanded the scrapping of the contentious penalty clauses. The House and Senate on Monday
removed the entire Section 30, which specically punishes the responsible reporter, writer, president, publisher, manager and editor-in-chief of publications that breach the condentiality of private data with a jail term of two years and four months to ve years, and a ne of P500,000 to P2 million. The other penalty provisions were also revised, punishing malicious disclosure with imprisonment of one year and six months to ve years and a ne of P500,000 to P1 million. The revisions also make clear that the penalties apply to those who disclose Santiago said another provision provided for the exemption of Australian forces from taxes. Congress should rst pass a law granting the tax exemption before the Senate concurs with this treaty, she said. The Constitution provides for a vote of the majority of all Congress members, meaning that there should be a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Santiago also wanted to know the constitutional basis of allowing the Philippine military to be trained by a visiting force. Why should Filipino military forces be trained by Australians in Philippine territory? Why are we not capable of training our own military forces within our
third-party personal information. Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin said the House contingent would clear the reworked bill with the press groups. Macasaet aside, the other PPI trustees who signed the letter sent to the House and Senate were Vergel Santos (BusinessWorld), Jesus Dureza (Mindanao Times), Al Pedroche (The Philippine Star), Elnora Cueto (Lucena Herald), Ruevivar Reyes (Southern Leyte Times), Rogelio Salazar (Manila Standard), Augusto Villanueva (Journal Group) and Ariel Sebellino (Philippine Daily Inquirer). Christine F. Herrera own country? she said. Senator Edgardo Angara earlier asked who would be accountable for any damage to the environment as a result of the training exercises with Australian forces. One provision in this agreement says that the sending state would be responsible for compensation, but how would the damaged areas be recovered or rehabilitated? he said. Representatives from the Armed Forces and the Foreign Affairs Department said they would limit the use of land, sea and air space. The docking sites and land areas designated for the exercises would also be prepared to minimize damage, the agencies said. Joel E. Zurbano
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She said one provision is so openended and wide-ranging that it will become elastic, with virtual freedom for Australian forces to engage in any kind of activity within Philippine territory, Santiago said. That is unacceptable. She said the treaty, if signed, will reduce Philippine sovereignty and may even pose a threat to the security of the Filipino people. Malacaang must clarify and renegotiate if necessary what will be the specic activities of the Australian Visiting Forces.
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Senate sends a positive signal to the international nancial community that the Philippines is serious in ensuring that the countrys banking system is bolstered by safe and legal measures. The international community classies the Philippines as a high risk environment when it comes to banking practices. We strongly believe that an enhanced AMLA law would contribute to a more positive perception of the countrys banking system, he added. Meanwhile, the anti-terrorist nancing bill was awaiting Senate approval on third reading today. SB 3127 would empower the
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Laundering bill nearing OK

By Joel E. Zurbano and Joyce Panares
A bicameral conference committee on the proposed amendments to the antimoney laundering law would be held this morning at the Senate.
This followed the approval by the Senate on third and final reading of SB 3009 that sought to add more teeth to the law. A related measure, the antiterrorism nancing bill, was certied as urgent by President Benigno Aquino III by way of electronic signature in London, where he was on a working visit. Senate Bill No. 3009 would enable the antimoney laundering council to inquire into bank accounts and investments of suspected money launderers. The anti-terror nancing bill on the other hand was approved on second reading but there might not be enough time to see it through the June 21 plenary session in Rome of the Financial Action Task
Force, the global watchdog. FATF has the power to blacklist the Philippines and other noncompliant nations, a move that could lead to disruptions in nancial transactions. Senator Teosto Guingona III, who advocated the passage of AMLA amendment measures in the Senate, said the bill would require any court to freeze the account of suspects within 24 hours from ling of the petition. Likewise, no court shall issue a temporary restraining order or a writ of injunction against any freeze order, except that by Supreme Court. Guingona also noted that the approval of the bill in the
Anti-Money Laundering Council to investigate any property or funds that could be related to nancing of terrorism or acts of terrorism. It would penalize any person who assisted the principal of the crime by concealing or destroying the effects of the crime, or by harboring or assisting the escape of criminals. The FATF threatened to blacklist the country if it should fail to pass the bills amending the AMLA by this month, a sanction which according to FATF could severely affect the financial transaction of the country including the remittances of Filipino workers.
House senses trouble on SALN

A PANEL chairman in the House of Representatives on Tuesday thumbed down the suggestion from a colleague to invite ousted Chief Justice Renato Corona to a congressional hearing on proposals to amend the bank secrecy law. Leyte Rep. Sergio Apostol, the chairman of the House committee on banks and nancial intermediaries, criticized Paraaque Rep. Roilo Golez for trying to stir another controversy involving the former high magistrate. Apostols panel was deliberating on seven bills led at the House, all asking the courts including the impeachment court to enable it to review certain provisions of the Foreign Currency Deposit Act, which was enacted in the 70s. Golez, during the hearing presided by Apostol, suggested that Corona should be invited as one of the resource persons for the panel. But Apostol frowned on the idea. I dont want him invited; it will mean trouble, Apostol said. He (Mr. Corona) was convicted because of misdeclaration of SALN [Statements of Assets and Liabiltiies and Net Worth] which is whats being talked about. So why invite the fellow? Meanwhile, a petition was led before the Supreme Court seeking to stop the removal of former chief justice Renato Corona. Lawyers Alan Paguia and Homobono Adaza and journalists Hermain Tiu Laurel and Rodolfo Salandanan sough the issuance of a writ of preliminary injunction to stop the enforce of an inrm decision| of the Senate impeachment court. Maricel Cruz, Rey Requejo
Thousands of farmers may lose livelihood

By Maricel V. Cruz
AN estimated 300,000 farmers from tobacco-growing regions will likely be displaced if the sin tax reform bill is enacted. La Union Rep. Victor Ortega, a member of the Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives, made the disclosure on Tuesday, as he appealed to this colleagues to keep an open mind on excise tax for cigarettes and alcohol products without having the tobacco farmers and liquor workers suffer the consequences of an exorbitant tax rate. Ortega issued the statement as the House continued its plenary debates on the measure. The original version of the controversial Abaya bill proposed a single tax rate for cigarettes and liquor products. The sin tax bill went through revisions and became House Committee Report No 2172, wihh the Department of Finance calling for a two tax rate structure for tobacco products and three for alcoholic products. Ortega explained that under the revised version of the proposal, cigarettes being sold at P11.50 per pack and less will be charged P12 in taxes in the first year and P22 on the second year.Ortega said cigarettes priced at P11.50 or more would be taxed initially at P28.30 and P30 in the second year. This is too much, Ortega said. At least 300, 000 tobacco farmers in Ilocos will suffer and get displaced. You can now just imagine the magnitude of the impact if these 300,000 farmers are displaced and lose their livelihood. The poor Ilocanos will definitely get affected, and we do not want this to happen, Ortega pointed out. Zambales Rep. Mitos Magsaysay, one of the vocal critics of the sin tax reform bill in the House, also shared Ortegas apprehension. She said the inequitable tax treatment between tobacco and alcohol products under the amended Abaya bill was highly questionable. Magsaysay said that the 700-percent tax on low segment cigarettes was the highest tax increase for a product anywhere in the world. In contrast, she stressed the tax rate for alcohol products, particularly fermented liquor (beer), which was even less than the tax imposed on beer. Ortega said he remained hopeful that the House leadership would be able to consider the plight of all the stakeholders, particularly the farmers.
Seven wonders. Speaker Feliciano Belmonte commends the local goverment ofcials of Puerto Princesa for their efforts at ensuring that the Puerto Princesa Underground River achieve a feat as one of the new seven wonders of nature. From left: City Mayor Edward Hagedorn, Agham party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones and Palawan Rep. Antonio Alvarez. MANNY PALMERO
ADB goes solar, earmarks $300m

By Alena Flores
THE Asian Development Bank has alloted $100 million for a solar rooftop project in the Philippines with total capacity of 7080 megawatts, an ofcial said Tuesday. Solar prices have gone down in the last few years; maybe we can do rooftop solar project with some funding, ADB senior energy specialist Sohail Hasnie told reporters at the sidelines of the ADB solar rooftop power plant. One megawatt, which costs around $2.5 million, is enough to serve 25 families. Hasnie said the solar rooftop project may be carried out in three to four years. Government agencies are welcome to make use of nancing from the ADB, ofcials said. Seethapathy Chander, ADB director general for Regional and Sustainable Development Department, for his part, said the Philippines has a solar rooftop potential of 10 to 15 MW this year and 50 MW to 100 MW next year. Theres a potential (of 50 MW to 100 MW) because the electricity cost is high in the philippines. I expect that once prices go down, and the manufacturer are able offer lower prices, people should want to buy that, Chander said.
Groups thumb down John Hay

CIVIL society leaders in Baguio City sought the ouster of the Camp John Hay Development Corporation from Camp John Hay for its numerous violations while operating in the former American rest and recreation facility, Camp John Hay. The city residents took turns in lashing out at the CJHDevco as they expressed their collective sentiments during a multi-sector dialogue held last week in this city. The dialogue participants were unanimous in expressing their disappointment and disgust over the turn of events at Camp John Hay in relation to CJHDevcos role as a private lessee and property developer through a leasehold agreement with state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority. I categorically say that I am disgusted because they (CJHDevco) are earning so much money but not giving back (what is due) to the people, Sheree Nolasco of Causa Nostra said. Nolasco recited a litany of certain alleged shortcomings by the CJHDevco which created eyesores within Camp John Hay. She noted the apparent lack of wastewater management among certain commercial rms. The commissary alone, the sewers gone, Nolasco said, adding that the erring operators tried to conceal their misdeed by covering the wastewater ows with cut grass and GI sheets. This applies also to the CAP (College Assurance Plan) building, where theres a big culvert pointing towards Scout Barrio, Nolasco said. I have the same thing to say about the Old Library. When you start on top of the septic tank that was built by the Americans there, everything is owing out down. And there are puddles or ponds, I would rather say, of sewer wastes that has developed behind them, Nolasco added. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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acquiesced to President Benigno Aquino IIIs decision to throw out all administrative and criminal charges against his political allies and associates in the embarrassing Luneta hostage crisis in August 2010? Unfortunately, her record in this regard has been painfully consistent. Clearly, with the Presidents blessing, this was a Justice secretary who deed the Supreme Court and refused to carry out a lawful order simply because it favored Mr. Aquinos political rival. This was the same Justice secretary who, in a move that surely curried favor with her master in Malacaang, publicly derided the chief justice, the highest judicial ofcer in the land, as a lawless tyrant. Are we to believe that the secretary who has done legal cartwheels to advance the Presidents political agenda will suddenly become independent once she becomes the chief justice? This beggars belief. Which leaves integrity. Here we have a justice secretary who testied against the chief justice at his impeachment trial,
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Unqualied on three counts

It was in July 2010 when De Lima assured the families of the Maguindanao massacre victims that justice would be served on the killers of 57 people in the worst case of political violence in the nations history. Today, almost two years later, the trial limps forward, hampered by the governments inability to provide protection to key witnesses, two of whom have already been killedthe latest one hacked to pieces by a chainsaw. Was this merely a sign of incompetence, or Secretary De Limas misplaced priorities? If De Lima were truly competent, why has the Commission on Appointments consistently refused to conrm her position? Through much of her term, the secretary has focused instead on doing the Palaces bidding, starting with its campaign of persecution against the former President and her perceived allies. And was it independence that Secretary De Lima exhibited when she meekly eagerly campaigning for his position after she contributed to his ouster. This was also the same ofcial who disrespected and deed not only the chief justice but the rest of the Supreme Court, which she now wants to lead. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago was spot on when she observed that De Lima and Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares, who has also been suggested as the next chief justice, should be disqualied because their testimony at the impeachment trial would raise doubts in the minds of the public that they were testifying to get rid of the incumbent and replace him. Im afraid they have disqualied themselves morally from that vantage point, the senator said. We can only agree. If Secretary De Lima had any real delicadeza left, she would turn down the nominationif and when it cameon the grounds that by her own three measures, she has come up three short.
AS A member of the Judicial and Bar Council, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has inhibited herself from the deliberations on the next chief justice on the basis that she might be considered for the job. She holds this up as an example of delicadeza or a sense of propriety, but her recent actions have shown nothing but shameless selfpromotion, naked ambition and a lust for position. We rst learned of the secretarys interest in the position last week, when she said she would be open to becoming the next chief justice, even though nobody had yet put her name forward as a replacement for the ousted Chief Justice Renato Corona. De Lima, who sought to conceal her ambition behind a que sera sera attitude, said the next chief justice should have competence, integrity and a high sense of independence. On these three measures alone, we are sorry to say, De Lima has proved grossly unqualied.
Chaos as usual
LOWDOWN
ITS true that any new program encounters resistance, as Malacaang Palace says in defense of its controversial K-12 integrated basic education scheme. But when the opposition to the new plan comes in the form of a lack of 50,000 classrooms, regardless of whether or not two years have been added to the time students stay in school, then we really have a problem. The philosophical explanation provided by a Palace spokesman sounded legit. We need to overcome this resistance in order to put our education system at par with international standards to ensure that our graduates will have the necessary skills and qualications, the rst spokesman said. Still, this laudable goal crumbled when another spokesman was confronted with the severe lack of classroomsa problem that has obviously nothing to do with any newfangled educational program. This mouthpiece could only say, without really explaining why, that the K-12 scheme simply cannot wait for the classrooms to be built. The backlog could be eradicated in two years, as the Palace hopes, but whats worrying is the lack of certainty (even amongst Palace spokesmen) that this will actually be the case. This is because the national government, which wholly conceived and implemented the K-12 program, subcontracted the classroom-building drive. Out of the 50,000 classrooms, 30,000 will be built through the Aquino administrations moribund centerpiece economic recovery program, the Private-Public Partnerships. The remaining 20,000 will be built by the local government units where these classrooms will be located. We are going to roll out, bid out the classrooms by this year, said the beleaguered spokesman, with understandably little condence in his voice. Hopefully, within 18 to 24 months we will be able to build all of the classrooms. Even this clueless bureaucrat, after all, understands that his self-declared timetable is eminently fungible. Given government bidding and procurement regulations and the usual red tape associated with such an ambitious nationwide building program, no one is betting that the local governments can build the number of classrooms assigned to them, even if all the money were suddenly released by the national treasury tomorrow. As far as the classrooms that will be built using PPP are concerned, the
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The way K-12 was implemented may ultimately kill what sounded like a good idea.
spokesmans stated goal is even harder to reach. Even Malacaang cannot say how many rm commitments it has gotten from the private sector to build the bulk of the classrooms required to say nothing of the current stage of the negotiations with the balky private companies being dragooned into the effort. Perhaps the teachers groups and other organizations who want the K-12 scheme postponed until the required classrooms are put up should check up on the palace spokesman again in 18 to 24 months, to see if the deadline is being met. Thats assuming that he still has his old job, of course. *** But going back to the K-12 program itself, there seems little real opposition to it, apart from the fact that the government is obviously rushing into it without the necessary preparations. And, classrooms aside, that also includes the training of the teachers who will instruct students in the new grade levels and even the instructional materials that will be used by them. This was the cause of the chaos that prevailed during the opening of classes last Monday, especially in hundreds of the nations public schools where K-12 was being tried for the very rst time. And regardless of what the Department of Education and Malacaang tell us, it looks like the confusion, frustration and overall hand-wringing is going to get worse before things get better. In the end, the problems encountered by the K-12 program could all have been avoided if the Aquino administration had prepared for it better. Heck, two years after it was installed, the government had not even considered it important to approve a law authorizing the new basic education schemenever mind if our lawmakers have made it perfectly plain that they will do whatever the palace wants, from passing laws to impeaching chief justices. Like many initiatives of this administration, the K-12 scheme could have been well-intentioned. But the way it was implementedjudging from the lack of nearly everything from classrooms to trained teachers to even an enabling lawmay ultimately kill what sounded like a good idea. This is certainly no way to run a government. Even before the people who decided that basic education should be extended for two years gave the green light, agencies in charge of building the classrooms, training the people and even of shepherding laws through Congress should already have done all of the preliminary work. Oh, but I forget. That sort of inter-departmental coordination only happens when the government decides to go after its enemiesnot when implementing something as boring as a new basic education program.
Celebrations
FIRST THINGS FIRST
LONDON LONDONFor the past two weeks, I have watched at close range the gloom which the global nancial crisis has brought upon the heart of Europe, and how the average Europeans are coping with it. It has changed lifestyles, but it has not extinguished their capacity for worthy celebrations. In Madrid and Milan, where I attended the 6th World Congress of Families and the 7th World Meeting of Families with the Pope respectively, delegates from the various continents gathered together to celebrate human life and the family. In London, where I ew in yesterday, the celebration centered on the Queens diamond jubilee. On Sunday one million Britons lled the banks of the Thames in soggy and wet weather as the Queen rode a royal barge in a uvial parade that tried to bring to life and rival the grandeur of the Lord Mayors Parade painted by Canaletto in 1747. On Monday evening, a royal concert was provided by some of Britains top performers during the various stages of Queen Elizabeths 60 years on the throne. The royal family joined the thousands in attendance, even though the 91-year-old Prince Philip stayed in hospital under observation for a bladder infection. What happened in Madrid and Milan was a touch different from what happened in London, but they all seemed to lift hearts and minds above present economic problems. A genuine celebration of the human spirit. In Madrid, the lavishness and glitz of prosperous times is gone, the leisure crowds at promenades and parks have vanished, the high-end shops are virtually empty, and austerity is everywhere. In the middle of an international conference attended by delegates from the Americas,
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Europe, Africa and Asia, the Spanish organizers, who did an excellent job of putting together a three-day congress, did not mind confessing their economic woes and appealing to the foreign delegates to help cover their decit, because of the recession. But they could not celebrate their love of life and the family less; they poured it out in words, dance and music. In Milan, in the rich industrial region of Lombardy, delegates from 150 countries gathered for the 7th World Meeting of Families with the Holy Father. Before Pope Benedict XVI arrived, a reasonably strong earthquake struck the neighboring region of Emilia, causing death and destruction to many individuals and families. Even as the Milanese hosts mourned and sent help to the victims of the tragedy, it did not prevent them from offering the Pope a concert at the famous La Scalla, where a great symphony orchestra played Beethovens Symphony No. 9, Ode to Joy, otherwise known as the national anthem of Europe. In his short address after the performance, the Pope said it was good for Italians to listen to Ode to Joy at this time, to help them mend broken spirits and broken bones. At the pastoral and theological congress that preceded the nal encounter with the Holy Father, theologians, philosophers, sociologists and other experts tried to highlight the need to celebrate the gift of human life fully within the family. Mans relationship with God, reected in mans relationship with man, deserves a permanent celebration, the speakers said in common, and the ideal venue for that is the human family. We need to rediscover the human family and see that every person is a gift to himself and to others; that he or she is not a means to an end but rather an end in itself. God is the creator, and man and woman, united in marriage, are the generators in a divinely ordained relationship which no state has the right to alter. One study showed that 86.5 percent of young people surveyed thought the family is key to the
stability and happiness of individuals and society. In the diocese of Bergamo, where we drove for one of our sessions, a sociologist and an archbishop agreed that unemployment was driving young Italians to leave their city or country in search of employment elsewhere. Their rst problem, though, is their lack of adequate qualications for the jobs they seek. Its only now that they realize that their country has not invested enough in preparing its young people for the future, and this has made them poorer. What I was hearing in Bergamo reminded me of home. We are one of the few countries not threatened by the demographic winter, which is now mutating into an economic winter, and possibly into a political winter in many places. We have a vibrant and dynamic population, a work force younger than the average in any developed country. We should be looking forward to a formidable demographic dividend while others face a decline. But we may not be investing enough in our families and young people, while our politicians allow themselves to be dragooned by the international population control lobby into pushing for population control. If we can but put the interests of our families and young people above those of our political controllers, we may yet set things right for the future. Do we have the clarity of vision and right political will? I hope we could answer that better, after President Aquinos current visit to Washington, DC and London. fstatad@gmail.com
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ARE WE THERE YET?
CLASSES in public schools opened last Monday. Fortunately, most private schools chose to delay the start of their classes to June 18 so there was less chaos on our streets. The usual squawking from certain sectors was still there. This time around, the shrillest screeching emanated from certain members of the House of Representatives. They were protesting the implementation of K-12, mainly on account of the fact that Congress still hasnt passed a law that would supposedly enable the Education Department to shift to the new program. Of course they also shot down the K-12 program by citing the perennial problems of the educational system such as the shortage of classrooms and toilets and the lack of teachers. I have questions for our congressmen: Why are you raising the issues only now that classes have already started? Why didnt you raise a howl earlier when solutionswhether long-term or short-termcould still be put in place? Why is it that a few weeks after classes have started and things have normalized, your concerns dont seem so urgent and important anymore that you dont even bother to sit down with the leaders of the educational system to pursue more lasting solutions? More importantly: What is your alternative solution to the problems of the educational system? The implementation of the K-12
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A legal quagmire
TO THE POINT
THE guilty verdict on former Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona has brought about a legal quagmire. And this question remains unanswered. It pertains to the fact that in the absence of a chief justice, theres nobody to act as ex-ocio chairman of the Judicial and Bar Council, as provided for in Article VIII, Section 8 (1) of the Constitution. The Supreme Court en banc may have chosen Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio as acting chief justice. But nowhere in the Constitution is an acting chief justice mentioned. Likewise, in the creation of the JBC, there is no provision for a vice chairman. To me, thus, the choice of Carpio as acting chief justice and his inhibition as chairman of the JBC, being automatically nominates as Coronas replacement, are both illegal and questionable. When a chief justice is absent because he is on leave, is sick or on vacation, an ofcer in charge is designated, who is traditionally the most senior associate justice. But theres no animal in the charter as acting chief justice. Even before the impeachment trial of Corona, this question was already raised. Note that the President can only appoint a chief justice from a list submitted to him by the JBC. Thats why its imperative that this legal quagmire must be resolved by the Supreme Court once and for all, and immediately. A President cannot appoint anybody to the Judiciary unless nominated by the JBC. Santa Banana, a constitutional crisis may ensue! When the framers of the Constitution created the JBC, they forgot the eventuality of a chief justice being ousted through impeachment. Thats the biggest loophole, among many, of the Constitution. *** The name of Secretary of Justice Leila de Lima has been mentioned quite regularly in media as a probable chief justice. In fact, no less than the President himself has mentioned De Limas name as probably the outsider he wants to replace Corona with. Of course, De Lima is more than friendlyshe is actually submissive to the Presidents wishes. This scenario thus raises eyebrows. For one thing, tradition would be broken. Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio was in fact bypassed when former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed Corona to the top post. In my book, while Tony Carpio may not be looked at too kindly by some sectors, especially by lawyers
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Lets make K-12 work

BONG C. AUSTERO
program is not something that was decided on last weekthis matter has been on the table for many years now. I am aghast that there are people who are calling for the withdrawal of the program now that implementation has already started. Why only now? Certain party-list groups have even labeled the education departments implementation of the K-12 program this year as presumptuous and contemptible because congress still has to pass the law that will legitimize K-12. Kabataan party-list national president Terry Ridon shrieked: What if the law is not passed? What will happen to our schoolchildren? Some of our lawmakers would truly benet from the additional years in formal education. Perhaps they would at least have the discipline to engage their minds before opening their mouths. Seriously, is there a single person in this country that thinks there is a possibility that Congress will not pass a law on something as important as K-12? And besides, the thought of this particular Congress defying Malacanan Palace is a hilarious idea it got 188 congressmen to sign an illprepared impeachment complaint, how difcult would it be for this current administration to get a bill that would benet millions of schoolchildren approved? Ridons expression of concern on the fate of our schoolchildren is amusing. The K-12 program is being implemented in stages. This means that the additional two years of senior high school (Grades 11 and 12) will commence in 2016, affecting those who are high school freshmen this year. Surely, Congress would have made a decision in four years time. And on the very remote chance that they thumb down the K-12 program in the next four years, what will happen to our schoolchildren is that they revert to the old system. The opposition to the K-12 program is based mainly on two things. First, that it will be more costly for parents. Second, that the educational system is not prepared to handle the additional burden of additional years of schooling. The additional cost to parents should not be an issue. I dont know of any parent that would begrudge the additional investment they need to make on the future of their children. Most parents would complain for a few minutes, take a deep sigh, and resolve to work harder to make both ends meet. Yes, the educational system is besieged by a litany of problems. We all know them by heart. It would be great if we were able to solve all our problems rst before we implement the K-12 program, but let us stop kidding ourselves; the solutions cannot be implemented overnight. But we have at least four years to make things happen and hopefully, we are able to marshal the necessary resources to make it work. What we need is political will to make things happen and hopefully the implementation of the K-12 program this year is manifestation of our leaders commitment to nally address the problems of our educational system. We can all complain and put up all kinds of arguments about why K-12 will not work. But given that what is at stake here is the future of our schoolchildrenensuring that they measure up to global standardsa better option really is to for all of us to roll up our sleeves and nd ways to make it work.
This must be resolved once and for all, and immediately.
and politicians who are either envious or critical of The Firm, which he co-founded, he has the qualications of a good chief justice: Competence, integrity and independence. He certainly is no lackey to any president. In the case of De Lima, I dont think she has those qualities. She allowed herself to be the Presidents Doberman in going against the Arroyos. In fact she is ungrateful, as it was former President Arroyo who plucked her out of nowhere to become chairman of the Commission on Human Rights. I also wonder how the majority of the Supreme Court justices would take De Lima as chief justice. She deed a temporary restraining order issued by the high court and is in fact facing a disbarment case. Having De Lima as chief justice would be a supreme insult to the Supreme Court! If she has any delicadeza left, she should decline her nomination. Indeed, President Aquino is really bent on controlling the Judiciary, when he already has the House of Representatives as his lapdog. *** Somebody asked me whether or not Palaceappointed directors of governmentowned and controlled corporations and government f i n a n c i n g institutions are required to le their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth. The answer is yes, they are mandated by law. They are also public ofcials sitting as board members of stateowned corporations and institutions. In fact, Id say theres more need for it now for them to le their SALN in the wake of so much abuse of perks and benets given to them during the past administration. Malacaang should also ask these ofcials to execute waivers so the Ofce of the Ombudsman could compare their wealth when they assume their positions and when they leave. *** For the past three decades, and every year when public elementary and high schools open this time of the year, government has been faced with the same problems: shortage of classrooms, lack of teachers and inadequate facilities. In fact, its getting worse. Now there is shortage of 132,483 teachers and 97,685 classrooms. Well, at least if its any consolation, theres no longer any shortage in textbooks. All those in charge tell us that we are working on them. They promise that next year will be better. The only silver lining on education now is that with enough political will, DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro has managed to implement the K+12 program which makes the country competitive with its neighbors insofar as education is concerned. The Department of Education may have to go through the birth pains in the K+12 program, but its all worth it in the end.
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Tugging at the heartstrings of the faithful

By Sylvia Europa-Pinca
IT WAS dinnertime and there was shouting in the streets near the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart which is just a few meters away from my residence. It was not the rst time it happened. I went out to the balcony to know what the matter was. There was fighting again among members of the clan who had taken up space in the sidewalks waiting for tips from people who park their cars to visit the church. The visuals and sounds are like those from a telenovela. There is physical violence; curses dominate the air. They are so at home on these streets. They can curse and tear each other apart as if nobody were watching. Every now and then, a baranggay tanod comes to stop the ghting. These people must earn a lot, I surmise, as they not only get parking tips. They have mastered the art of tugging at the heartstrings of people and get them to shell out cash for every reason they give a sick child, baptism, school expenses, graduation and the most urgent plea that really gets you to dig from your pockets Wala po kaming makain ngayon (we have no food for today). People living around the vicinity turn a blind eye as they spread their carton mats and sleep almost naked on the sides of condominium buildings. The church, too, though it is fenced and guarded, gives a lot as they are allowed to use amenities like toilets, bathrooms and are attended to by nurses at the church medical clinic when they are sick. Ah, charity knows no bounds. They have become a social problem not only of the church, but by the community where they operate. The government has given them a home in Bulacan but life in Makati is much easier. This has been going on for decades. Manang, the head of the clan started with her children - some five or six of them and the children gave birth to more children who now lie in the open air covered only with soot and dirt. There has never been a pater familias around - maybe he has been dead or there never was a permanent one. There are bleeding hearts who are always willing to give. These are usually the prayerful ones and now I understand why all the big churches have the poor around them. The church manangs are the first to give and they usually give advice that is never heeded. Perhaps they are giving them the wrong advice? How can one go to the shrine and not see the pleading eyes and the outstretched hands as you pass them by? And does not the Christian doctrine say give until it hurts? Even if people know that they have taken advantage of their kindness and vulnerability? Where does charity end and order begin? I think I remember hearing people quoting the bible that the poor will always be with us. Yes, okay they are always with us but have we, the government and the church together thought of a way of reversing this? We are not happy seeing the poor with us. We are not happy seeing them desolate. We are not happy seeing them multiply their own kind and leaving their babies to sleep in cold pavements. I wish Pope Benedict XV comes to Manila. Never mind bringing him to Payatas or Smokey Mountain. All we have to do is bring him to the streets around Quiapo Church, Santa Cruz Church and the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart. Sylvia Europa-Pinca is a public relations practioner Everyman is Manila Standard Todays new column for citizens commentary on pressing issues in the Philippines and in the world. Anybody who feels he or she has something of value to add to the discussion on the pertinent issue is encouraged to contribute. Articles must be between 600 and 800 words. Please send them in MS Word or any compatible format to adellechua@ gmail.com or mst.lettertotheeditor@ gmail.com Practitioner
Vatican criticizes US nuns book on sexuality

By Nicole Wineld
VATICAN CITYThe Vatican on Monday sharply criticized a book on sexuality written by a prominent American nun, saying it contradicted church teaching on issues like masturbation, homosexuality and marriage and that its author had a defective understanding of Catholic theology. The Vaticans orthodoxy ofce said the book, Just Love: A Framework for Christian Sexual Ethics by Sister Margaret Farley, a member of the Sisters of Mercy religious order and emeritus professor of Christian ethics at Yale Divinity School, posed grave harm to the faithful. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said that in the 2006 book, Farley either ignored church teaching on core issues of human sexuality or treated it as merely one opinion among many. Farley said Monday she never intended the book to reect current ofcial Catholic teaching. Rather, she said, she wrote it to explore sexuality via various religious traditions, theological resources and human experience. The Farley critique, signed by the American head of the congregation, Cardinal William Levada, comes amid the Vaticans recent crackdown on the largest umbrella group of American sisters. The Vatican last month essentially imposed martial law on the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, accusing it of undermining church teaching and imposing certain radical feminist themes that were incompatible with Catholicism. It ordered a full-scale overhaul of the group and appointed three bishops to carry it out. The crackdown on Farley, a top American theologian, will likely fuel greater resentment at Rome among more liberal-minded American sisters. The Vatican examination of the book began in 2010 and involved seeking Farleys responses to its concerns. After her replies failed to satisfy the Congregation, it moved to a full-edged examination in cases of urgency that concluded Dec. 14. Pope Benedict XVI approved the decision last March and ordered the decision published. In its statement, the Vatican singled out specic problems in Farleys book which it said afrms positions that are in direct contradiction with Catholic teaching in the eld of sexual morality. Farley, for example, writes that masturbation doesnt raise any moral problems and can actually help relationships rather than hinder them. The Vatican asserted that according to church teaching masturbation is an intrinsically and gravely disordered action. Farley wrote that homosexual people as well as their activities should be respected. Church teaching holds that gays should be respected but that homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered. On gay marriage, Farley said legal recognition of gay marriage can help transform the stigmatization of gays. Levada wrote back that approving gay marriage would not only signal approval of deviant behavior but would obscure the value of traditional marriage between man and woman in society. The principles of respect and nondiscrimination cannot be invoked to support legal recognition of homosexual unions, he wrote. In her statement, Farley said she had aimed to propose a framework for sexual ethics that uses a criteria of justice in evaluating sexual relations. She acknowledged that her responses to certain issues do depart from traditional doctrine, but said they nonetheless were coherent in theological and moral traditions. The fact that Christians (and others) have achieved new knowledge and deeper understanding of human embodiment and sexuality seems to require that we at least examine the possibility of development in sexual ethics, she wrote. She said she appreciated the Vaticans work but lamented that her positions werent reected in the Congregations nal document. The Rev. James Martin, a liberalleaning Jesuit author, said the notication will sadden many Catholic theologians who consider Farley a mentor. It will also, inevitably, raise strong emotions among those who already feel buffeted by the Vaticans Apostolic Visitation of Catholic sisters in the U.S., and its intervention into the LCWR, said Martin, who has been a vocal supporter of U.S. sisters since the Vatican crackdown. Farley has received 11 honorary degrees over her lifetime, is a past president of the Society of Christian Ethics and the Catholic Theological Society of America, and won an award in 2008 for Just Love. That said, Farley doesnt identify herself as a member of the Sisters of Mercy on either her ofcial Yale biography or on the books cover. The Vatican criticism, while seemingly harsh, is rather tame. Its not a formal censure of Farley herself, but just the book. And given that Farley doesnt teach at a Catholic university, the Vatican couldnt forbid her from teaching as it has done with other Catholic theologians who dont toe the Vatican line. But the Vatican did seem indirectly to hold Farleys superiors to blame for having allowed her to voice such positions that are so contrary to church doctrine. The Vatican notication said it was saddened that a member of an institute of consecrated life would do such a thing. Farleys superior, Sister Pat McDermott, defended Farley and said she was deeply saddened that the Vatican had criticized the signicant pastoral and ethnical thinking that are represented in her book. AP
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Ramgen sibling tagged in slay

By Ferdinand Fabella
USTs new rector.
Rev. Herminio Dagohoy OP shares a moment for posterity with other Dominican friars on Monday after his installation as the 96th rector of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. On Dagohoys left is the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto. DANNY PATA
THE star witness in the killing of actor Ramgen Revillla, half brother of Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., pointed at the Revillas younger brother, Ramon Joseph RJ Bautista, as the one who hired him and ve others to kill Ramgen at his house last October.
Ruel Puzon, 27, said he met the 18-year-old RJ at a memorial park in Las Pias when their alleged ringleader Ryan Pastera gave him money to get the gun that was later used to kill Ramgen at his home at BF Homes in Paraaque City on October 28, 2011. Puzon testied before Judge Fortunito Madrona of the Paranaque Regional Trial Court Branch 274 how he was selected by Pastera and his co-conspirators to be part of the plot to murder Ramgen. Under the direct examination of Prosecutor Apolinar Quetulio Jr., Puzon told the court he was recruited to join the murder plot on October 12, 2011 by Glaiza Visda, Norwin Dela Cruz, Francis Tolisora, Michael Nartea and Pastera, who nanced the job and was in touch with RJ. All ve are among the seven suspects charged with Ramgens murder and the frustrated murder of Ramgens girlfriend Janelle Manahan. Puzon said it was in that rst meeting on October 12 that the group told him of an earlier failed attempt to kill Ramgen. Tolisora and Nartea were then the designated hitmen. Two days later, Puzon said he met again with Pastera and Nartea in Golden Haven, Las Pias City where he rst met a young man he later knew as RJ. (Pastera) gave us P19,000 to take back a caliber .38 pistol Kiko (Tolisora) had pawned in a pawnshop, Puzon said. Puzon said they conducted a surveillance on Ramgens house on October 17. Upon learning that they were about to kill a son of Senator Revilla, he backed out. As proof, Puzon presented in court an old picture of Ramgen that Pastera supposedly gave them. I heard from Michael (Nartea) and Kiko (Tolisora) that Ramgen is a bad person and hurts his siblings, Puzon said when asked why the suspects wanted the victim dead. After hearing Puzons testimony, RJ told reporters he did not know Puzon and had never even met him. His mother Genelyn Magsaysay, muttered that Puzons testimony was inconsistent. Police arrested RJ, Nartea, and Tolisora, based on the statement Puzon gave to authorities two days after the killing. Visda, Dela Cruz, and Pastera later surrendered. RJs sister Ramona was also charged with murder but she ed abroad a few days after the killing. Also implicated in the case is their sibling Gail and her husband Hiro Furuyama, who was Pasteras friend.
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is inviting all interested bidders in its forthcoming public bidding for the Supply and Delivery of Six (6) Units Brand New Airconditioned Buses under ITB No05-52-2012. Brief Description Brand new airconditioned bus, minimum of 250 PS diesel engine for split type aircon with diesel sub engine or 290 PS for direct drive aircon, 11R22.5x16PR tire, folding type and automatically operated service door, 2pcs. Type front windshield, 1pc type rear windshield, minimum 49-passenger seater reclining type, 2x2 seating arrangement, equipped with Audio/Video system Within 15 calendar days for Completely Built Units (CBU); Within 45 calendar days for locally fabricated units
Makati launches passport service

THE Makati City Hall is now accepting applicants for its mobile passport service, in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs which will release the passports on July 14. Only 600 will be processed by the DFA, hence applications will be accepted on a rst-come, rst-serve basis, said an advisory that was posted in the citys ofcial website. It said all applications must be submitted on or before June 29 in order to make it to the quota. However, an application also carries a processing fee of P1,200. All application forms are available during ofce hours at the Ofce of the City Administrator located at the 20th oor of the Makati City Hall New Building. Meanwhile, the Makati City Hall started releasing on Tuesday, the rst half of the cash gift for 52,482 senior citizens who are registered BLU Card members, including the additional stipend for those aged 70 years old and above. Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay said with the passage of City Ordinance No. 2012-017, the cash incentive for senior citizens 70 to79 years old has been increased to P3,000, and to P4,000 for those who are 80 years old and above. For beneciaries aged 60 to 69, Binay said they will still get the usual P2,000 cash gift. Binay said the cash gift, given in two equal installments every June and December, is just one of the benefits being enjoyed by elderly residents of the city. Launched in December 2003, the program aims to provide timely financial assistance to senior citizens for their daily needs, such as food and medicine.
Delivery Period (from the effectivity date specified in the Notice to Proceed) Approved Budget Source of Fund:
PhP42,000,000.00 (VAT Exclusive, Zero Rated Transaction) Internally Funded
This bidding is open to all suppliers; provided that the winning bidder should be registered with PAGCOR prior to award of contract. Unregistered suppliers must register at the Suppliers Registration & Evaluation Section (SRES), Procurement Department (PD), 2nd Floor PAGCOR House, 1330 Roxas Blvd., Ermita, Manila, Tel. No. 526-0573. Bidders should have completed, within the last three (3) years before the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project, which should be at least fifty percent (50%) of the approved budget. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA 5183 and subject to Commonwealth Act 138. All particulars relative to Pre-Bid Conference, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. 9184 and its IRR. The schedule of activities is listed, as follows: Activities 1. Issuance of Bid Documents 2. Pre-Bid Conference 3. Deadline for Submission of Bids 4. Opening of Bids June 6 to 26, 2012 June 13, 2012; 3:30 p.m. June 26, 2012; 2:00 p.m. June 26, 2012; 2:00 p.m. onwards Schedule
Complete details of the project are indicated in the bid documents which will be available to prospective bidders at the BAC Secretariat Unit, Procurement Department (BSU-PD), upon payment of a non-refundable bidding fee of Fifty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Pesos (PhP58,800.00). Prospective bidders may also download the Bidding Documents free of charge from the following websites: www.pagcor.ph and www.philgeps.net and may be allowed to submit bids provided that bidders pay the non-refundable bidding fee not later than the date of the submission of bids. The Pre-bid Conference is open to all interested bidders. Prospective bidders should present to PAGCORs Cashier at 6th floor, PAGCOR Corporate Office, M.H. del Pilar cor. Pedro Gil Sts., Malate, Manila either the Bidding Fee Slip which may be secured from the BSU-PD or a copy of this ITB in effecting payment for the Bidding Documents. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. PAGCOR assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for any expenses incurred in the preparation of their bids. PAGCOR reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, and to annul the bidding process and reject all Bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. Please address all communications to the Bids and Awards Committee thru the BAC Secretariat Unit, Room 205, Second Floor, PAGCOR House, 1330 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila, Tel No.: 524-3911, 521-1542 local 223/571. (Sgd.) VISITACION F. MENDOZA Chairperson Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) 2 (MST-June 6,2012)
Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Roxas Boulevard Corner Pablo Ocampo, Sr. Street Manila
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTING SERVICE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CURRICULUM FOR THE DOF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH A CUSTOMIZED MASTERAL DEGREE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN PUBLIC FINANCE 1. The Department of Finance (DOF), through the General Appropriations Act
for CY 2012 under Republic Act No. 10155, intends to apply the sum of Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P4,500,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Consulting Service for the Design, Development and Implementation of a Curriculum for the DOF Professional Development Program through a Customized Masteral Degree with Specialization in Public Finance (Project). Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of the financial proposals.
Arty warnings. MMDA ChairmanFrancis Tolentino helps his men

put in place an anti-jaywalking graphic warning at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and Edsa. MANNY PALMERO
Red Shirts nab 355

By Rio N. Araja
AT least 355 pedestrians were apprehended on Tuesday as the Metro Manila Development Authority began its enforcement of the anti-jaywalking drive. Chairman Francis Tolentino said as of 3 p.m., 189 violators were apprehended at the EDSAOrtigas area, 60 at Commonwealth Avenue and Litex Road while the others were caught in Balintawak, Quezon City and at the Edsa-Taft Avenue intersection in Pasay City. Some of the violators payed the ne of P200, but most of them chose to undergo a 15-minute on-the-spot seminar on disaster preparedness. Some were cooperative, some talagang hahabulin. But they saw the importance of this campaign, Tolentino said in a television interview on the ABS-CBN News Channels Top Story program. Tolentino led MMDA antijaywalking enforcers clad in red shirts in the rst hours of their operations and personally lectured several violators about the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS ALBAY FIRST ENGINEERING OFFICE

Airport Site, Legazpi City
2. The DOF now calls for the submission of eligibility documents for the
INVITATION TO BID
The DPWH- Albay 1st Engineering Office, Airport Site , Legazpi City through its Bids & Awards Committee (BAC) invites prospective contractors with CAPACITY AS EQUIPMENT LESSORS to bid for the rental of the following operated equipment for Contract ID No. 12-F-A-0030: Rehabilitation & Improvement of SalvacionSulong-Santicon FMR, Salvacion, Malilipot Albay : 2- Units Bulldozer (D7-155 Hp) for 688 hrs. 1- Unit Backhoe (0.80 cu.m/hr) for 560 hrs. 1- Unit Barge for 6 trips Scope of Work ABC Contract Duration Cost of Tender Documents : Surplus Excavation Approx. 32,037 cu.m : P4,820,471.17 : 88 CD : P5,000.00
procurement of consulting services of an academic institution with an international accreditation that will provide world class education to selected personnel of the DOF, Bureaus, Attached Agencies and Government Financial Institutions under the DOF supervision with the end view of producing future leaders and managers in the public service. Interested consultants must submit their eligibility documents on or before June 13, 2012, 9:00 a.m. at the DFG Conference Room, 4th Floor DOF Building, BSP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila. Applications for eligibility will be evaluated based on a nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion.
3. The BAC shall draw up the short list of consultants from those who have
submitted eligibility documents and Expression of Interest and have been determined as eligible in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The short list shall consist of at least one (1) prospective bidder who will be entitled to submit bids. The criteria and rating system for short listing are: I. Applicable Experience II. Quality of Personnel to be Assigned III. Capacity to Execute the Project Total 30% 50% 20% 100%
To bid for this contract a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria with Net Financing Contracting Capacity (NFCC) at least equal to ABC or a credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of the ABC. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: Issuance of Bidding Documents Pre-Bid Conference Deadline Receipt of LOI Receipt/Opening of Bids : : : : June 6-25, 2012 June 13, 2012 at 10:00am June 20, 2012 June 25, 2012 at 2:00pm
4. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using

non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the IRR of RA 9184. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.
BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents at DPWH- BAC Office, DPWH- Albay 1st Engineering Office, Airport Site , Legazpi City, upon payment of a non-refundable fee as stated above. Prospective bidders may also download the bidding documents from the DPWH Website. Prospective bidders may also download the bidding documents from the DPWH Website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bid documents. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount and acceptable form as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. The DPWH- Albay 1st Engineering District, Airport Site, Legazpi City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime prior to Award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s.
5. The Procuring Entity shall evaluate bids using the Quality Based Evaluation/
Selection (QBE/QBS) procedure. The Procuring Entity shall indicate the weights to be allocated for the Technical and Financial Proposals]. The criteria and rating system for the evaluation of bids shall be provided in the Instructions to Bidders.
anti-jaywalking regulations. We should highlight to the public the dangers of jaywalking. This is one way to discourage them from crossing just about anywhere, he said. He said many of the violators were senior citizens and handicapped individuals, but they were issued pedestrian violation receipts just the same although they were not ned. We just accost them, we dont ne them. Age should not serve as a license to cross anywaher because it is reallyt dangerous, he said, adding that the MMDA will study the possibility of building lifts to help seniors and handicapped people use footbridges. Tolentino blamed 54 percent of road mishaps in the metro to jaywalkers. Citing gures from the agencys Metro Manila Accident Recording and Analysis System, Tolentino said 174 pedestrians were killed in 2011 by speeding vehicles. A total of 5,348 jaywalkingrelated accidents were recorded last year against 4,951 in 2010 wherein 167 pedestrians died.
6.The contract shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) months but
not to exceed twenty-four (24) months upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed.
Toyota warns of e-mail scam

TOYOTA Motor Philippines Corp. has warned customers against email scams informing them that they have won in a Toyota lottery. Dishonest characters will nd any mean possible to make quick cash from you. We urge our customers to be on high alert and not to fall prey to these scams that are on the rise, Toyota said in a statement on Tuesday. There have been reports of e-mail circulation informing that the customers have won a Toyota lottery and require personal details like your bank account number to claim your prize money, it said. Toyota urged customers not to respond to these messages, adding they will never require customers to give out information and ofcial contests or promotions will always be publicized in its Web site. The carmaker also urged customers to conrm if such messages are legitimate by calling its hotline 819-2912. Julito G. Rada CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
7.The DOF reserves the right to reject any and all bids, annul the bidding
process, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
(Sgd.) RAFAEL B. PRESBITERO OIC, Assistant District Engineer Chairman, BAC NOTED:
8. For further information, please refer to:

Director Lourdes Z. Santiago Central Administration Office 7th Floor EDPC Building BSP Complex Roxas Blvd. cor. P. Ocampo St., Malate, Manila Tel. No. 526-12-65
(Sgd.) ROBERTO M. RITO OIC, District Engineer
(MST-June 6, 2012)
(MST-June 6, 2012)
(Sgd.) MA. EDITA Z. TAN Director IV IFG and DOF BAC Vice-Chair
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to 46-8-1. Mosley began boxing at age 8 and wound up winning three US Amateur titles and a bronze medal at the 1990 Goodwill Games. His professional career peaked when he won the WBC welterweight title by beating De La Hoya in 2000 before besting the popular ghter again in 2003 to claim the light middleweight title. Mosley also won the IBF lightweight belt in 1997 and was chosen ghter of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America. AP
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Coyuito, Cano, Latorre win
SAMANTHA Coyuito, Andrew Joshua Cano and Jeremiah Latorre won a title each in the Manila leg of 14th Smart Presents the HEAD 2012 junior National Tennis Age-Group Satellite Circuit at the Meralco Tennis Courts. Coyuito, who is playing her last year in the 64-day satellite junior tennis tourney, won the girls 18-under singles title with an impressive 6-3, 6-1 victory over second seed Lenelyn Milo. Cano, who is No. 10, blanked ninth seed Eric Olivarez Jr., 6-3, 7-5, to take home the boys 18-under singles trophy of the event supported by Smart Communications, Chris Sports, HEAD, Meralco, Maynilad and Toalson. Latorre, for his part, bagged the boys 16-under singles crown with a 6-0, 1-6, 10-3 win over Davao bet Jeleardo Amazona. Rachelle De Guzman whipped Jenni Dizon, 7-5, 6-0, to take home the girls 16-under singles title of the event supported by Smart Communications executive Noel Lorenzana. In the boys 14-under nals, Joel Atienza swept Manuel Balce, 6-0, 6-0, for the title; while Jake Martin prevailed over Miko Eala, 7-6 (6), 6-3, to win the boys12-under category.
Mosley hangs gloves

BOXER Sugar Shane Mosley is retiring,
ending a career in which he won titles in three different weight classes, beat Oscar De La Hoya twice and never was knocked out.
The 40-year-old announced on Twitter that he was hanging up his gloves, saying he loved every moment of it. Win, lose or draw. Mosley lost three of his last four ghts, including a dreary bout against Manny Pacquiao in May 2011 in which he mostly seemed to be avoiding the Filipino star in the ring. His last ght was May 5 on the undercard of the ght between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto. Mosley lost a lopsided decision to rising Mexican star Canelo Alvarez. The loss dropped his record
Ladies golfest starts in Cebu

THE 49th Southern Ladies golf tournament unwraps today at the Cebu Country Club with a spirited battle for top honors seen not only in the centerpiece Championship division, but also in classication groups among the leading and upcoming players from the countrys top golf clubs. Reigning Hong Kong Open champion Jayvie Agojo, also a former Philippine Ladies Open titlist, joins the title hunt in the premier division tipped to be a close ght among her teammates in the ICTSI squad and against the leading bets from Del Monte, Riviera, Pueblo de Oro and Aguinaldo Golf Club. Action is also expected to be erce in Classes A, B, C and D where the top players of Tagaytay Highlands and Midlands, Sta. Elena, Forest Hills, Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club, Alta Vista, Mactan Island, Del Monte, Pueblo de Oro, Davao Golf, Orchard, Riviera, Manila Southwoods, Wack Wack, and host Cebu Country Club will be slugging it out for the crown in their respective divisions. Meanwhile, Rosebud Sala, president of CCC Ladies Chapter, and Montito Garcia, president of CCC, will hit the ceremonial drive kicking off the three-day tournament serving as part of the NGAP-Globe Business Amateur Circuit. Expected to crowd Agojo in the Championship division are teammates Lovelynn Guioguio, Sarah Ababa and Princess Superal, Aguinaldos Leni Cabili, Del Montes Eva Minoza, Rainstar Roque, Apple Fudolin and Ping Jarales, Rivieras Jan Punzalan and Seo Yon Kwon, Southwoods Sunshine Baraquiel and Pueblos Carol Jeun, Jo Mi Sook, Chit Lastimosa and Eunice Park. Focus will also be on the local bets, who are expected to ash their familiarity with the at but tight, challenging layout in Banilad, ensuring a down-to-the-wire battle in the 54hole tournament, sponsored by the Philippine Sports Commission, WWWExpress-DHL Worldwide Express, Directories Phils. Corp. Yellow Pages, Leisure and Resorts World Corp, Security Bank and St. Lukes Medical Center with Fords Inn as the ofcial hotel.
PH joins 3rd Asian Beach Games

MODEST hopes, but lofty goals. This is the mindset of the compact Philippine team seeing action in the third Asian Beach Games set on June 16 to 22 in Haiyang, China, with delegation ofcials not expecting much in terms of medals to be won but in the participating sports impact for future generations. According to RP Chef de Mission Dr. Chippy Espiritu, the delegations chief aim is to continue building the foundation for future Filipino participants in the biennial meet featuring the best in the region. Our participation in the Asian beach Games is something that could be likened to a work in progress, said Espiritu in yesterdays Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at Shakeys UN Ave. We do not expect to win any medal, but we do want at least a medal and any that comes our way is very welcome. For sure, we commit to do our best.
Nolte tied with 11 others

INTERNATIONAL Master Rolando Nolte subdued Fide Master Paolo Bersamina to forge a 12-way tie for the lead after two rounds of the 2012 National Open chess championship yesterday at the Philippine Sports Commission canteen in Vito Cruz, Manila. Nolte improved his score to 2.0 points and shared the lead with IM Richilieu Salcedo, IM Oliver Dimakiling, IM Emmanuel Senador, FM Roderick Nava, FM Haridas Pascua, FM Adrian Ros Pacis, FM Deniel Causo, NM Alex Milagrosa, NM Alcon John Datu, Ben Polao and Rhobel Legaspi. In womens play, Mary Grace Tambasen waylaid Akiko Charmaine Suede to join Shanie Mae Mendoza and Jean Karen Enriquez in the lead with 2.0 points each. National Chess Federation of the Philippines secretary general Bambol Tolentino Jr. said that a total of 14 chess players, 6 men and 8 women will advance to the grand nals to join the 12 Filipino grandmasters and six top woman players from last years national championship.
Youngstars Top 5. Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner Chito Salud (second from left), Chairman
Mamerto Mondrago (fth from left) and Powerade Govvernor Ronnie Asuncion (sixth from left) are shown with the Coca-Cola PBA Youngstars National Championship Mythical 5 members (from left) Leonard Santillan of Cebu, Nino Ybanez of Davao, JR Gumtang of Taytay, Joel Luna of Pampanga and and Bobby Francisco of Caloocan.
FVR in golf for a cause

FORMER President Fidel V. Ramos leads a group of amateur golfers in the ninth Golf for Kidney Care Tournament at the Philippine Navy Golf Club, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on June 27. The 18-hole golf-for-a-cause at the par 70 layout is organized by the Kidney Foundation of the Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Navy Golf Club as part of the National Kidney Month. Play will be the Blind Callaway system. Ramos will do the ceremonial tee-off at 7 a.m. KFP Executive Director Dr. Remedios Uriarte said that proceeds of the tournament will be used to subsidize more patients aficted with End Stage Renal Disease in need of dialysis treatment and transplant operation. Uriarte said registration starts at 5:30 a.m. on June 27. Tee-off time is 7 a.m. Tournament Fee is P2,500. Call the KFP ofce at 571-4175 to 76 or email kidneyfp@gmail.com.
Tension grips Khan ght preview

TENSION rose at the pre-ght press conference to promote the World Boxing Council super lightweight title ght between former World Boxing Association/ International Boxing Federation champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KOs) and reigning, undefeated WBC champion Danny Garcia (23-0, 14 KOs) ahead of their July 14 clash at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Garcias trainer and father Angel Garcia started the verbal confrontation when he told Khan, First of all, we are having a good camp. Khan is an overrated fighter. When Danny starts hitting you what are you going to do 1-2 and roll out all night? Come on man youre overrated. On July 14 and still undefeated super lightweight champion of the world Danny Garcia. Khans camp felt Garcias father/trainer was disrespectful and Khan Promotions Asif Vali said We will not disrespect our opponents, we are very disappointed Mr. Garcia. When he stepped up to the podium, Khan, the Athens Olympic Games silver medalist promised that the title ght will be a good one, and then he looked at Garcias father and posed the question,When I beat your son, will I still be overrated? Tensions rose when Angel Garcia butted in as Khan was speaking, prompting a member of Khans team to shout, Let him talk! even as Garcia made magic carpet ride remarks to Khan as things got a little heated. Ronnie Nathanielsz
Department of Public Works and Highways OFFICE OFTHE DISTRICT ENGINEER Masbate 1st District Engineer Office Masbate City
INVITATION TO BID
The DPWH, Masbate 1st District Engineering Office, Masbate City, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors, to apply to bid for the following contracts, to wits: 12FI0012 Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement of Roads@ San Pablo-Ayat Brgy. Road, Mandaon Sta 0+000-Sta. 3+900. Contract Location : Mandaon, Masbate. Brief Description : Repair/Rehab/Improvement of Roads. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 7,839,910.99 Contract Duration : 30 CD Contract ID Contract Name 12FI0013 Repair/Rehab/lmprovement of Jct. National Rd. Panguiranan Road Balud, Masbate Contract Location : Balud, Masbate. Brief Description : Repair/Rehab./lmprovement of Jct. National Rd. Balud. Road Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 10,779,868.64 Contract Duration : 45 CD Contract ID Contract Name 12FI0014 Concreting of Multi -Purpose Pavement, @Panguiranan, Balud, Masbate. Contract Location : Balud, Masbate. Brief Description : Concreting of Multi-Purpose Pavement. Balud, Road Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 999,660.62 Contract Duration : CD 30 Contract ID Contract Name 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 automatically be rejected at the opening of bids. To bid for the contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative or joint venture with PCB 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/Cash deposit certificate for at least 10% of ABC. The DPWH will use a nondiscretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check, preliminary of bids, evaluation of bids, post-qualification, and award. Unregistered contractors, however, may submit their LOIs simultaneously with their applications for registration, to the DPWH 1st District Engineering Office, Masbate City before the deadline set below for the receipt of LOIs. The DPWH Central BAC-TWG 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 und deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. Receipt of LOIs from Prospective Bidders 2. Issuance of Bidding Documents 3. Pre-Bid Conference 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids Deadline: June 6 - 15, 2012 Deadline: June 6 19 2012 9,00 A.M. Deadline: June 8, 2012 10:00 A.M. Deadline: June 19 2012@9:00A.M. June 19. 2012@ 10:00 A.M. : : : : : :
Shell Active chess kicks off 1st leg at Megamall

THE future stars of Philippine chess take the spotlight as the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships enters its 20th year of competitions. The National Capital Region starts off the ve-leg tournament, spread over key cities in the country on June 23 to 24 at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. Tuguegarao hosts the second leg or the Northern Luzon elimination round that is set to be held at the Brickstone Mall from July 14 to 15. The third stage (Southern Luzon) is slated from July 28 to 29 at the SM Batangas Event Center. The circuit then makes its southern swing from Aug. 11 to 12 at SM Davao Event Center for the 4th stage (Mindanao). The fth and nal stage (Visayas) will be held at the SM Cebu Event Center from August 25 to 26. Division winners in the various stages will then clash in the grand nals to be held at the SM Megamall from Sept. 22 to 23. Top division nishers gain berths in the national nals slated in September. Registration for this years tournament is now open at selected schools, chess clubs and municipal or provincial government ofces. Registration fee per participant is P100. For details, contact Alex Dinoy at 0922-8288510 or 0916-6882682. To nd out more about the Shell Active Chess tourney, check out to www.shell.com.ph/shell_chess
Magna Carta shines in PCSO Silver Cup

THE HOARSE WHISPERER
FROM stomach-churning nausea to heartlifting elation, horseowner and breeder Leonardo Sandy Javier Jr. said he experienced a gamut of emotions watching the pride of his stable, Magna Carta, defeat eight others to win the 17th Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Ofce Silver Cup. The 2,000-meter race held last June 3 at the Manila Jockey Clubs San Lazaro Leisure Park saw bettors send Magna Carta off as the outstanding favorite, and lawyer Sixto Esquivias IVs coupled entries Arvin Dugo and Cheese Mosa as far second pick. Steered by hotshot jockey Jesse B. Guce, Magna Carta ran off the pace just behind frontrunner Arvin Dugo, with Hari ng Yambo behind in third. Magna Carta, the 4YO son of American stallion Woodman out of American dam Pledge the Fifth, made his move in the back stretch to grab the lead from Arvin Dugo at the far turn. With jockey Jesse holding his mount in check for most of the race to preserve the colt till the rally, Magna Carta seemed to have wings when he hit his stride down the lane, ying over a heavy track to time 2:07 with splits of 24-24-26-25-26 to nish four lengths ahead of Hari ng Yambo. The win was worth P2.5 million for Magna Cartas connections, who may look forward
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to entering their classy colt in the 40th PCSO Presidential Gold Cup in December. Arvin Dugo came in third, Prime Rate fourth, Darleb fth. Also-rans were Barkley, Money Queen, High Voltage, and Cheese Mosa. A beaming Mayor Javier joked with racing fans, who congratulated him, saying that just before the race he felt like throwing up. Upon his son Michael Dragons hoisting the replica Silver Cup as the registered owner, he said he was gratied that his ambition of owning a Silver Cup with President Benigno Aquino IIIs likeness upon it was now fullled. The likeness of the sitting president is carved upon the replicas of the PCSO Silver Cup and Gold Cup that are awarded to the winning horseowners. Meanwhile, fans of Cheese Mosa were disappointed with the poor start she made. She failed to execute the jumpout properly, wheeling around to face the gate again upon emerging from her stall. The misstep cost precious seconds as her rider, Jonathan Hernandez, struggled to bring her under control. The PCSO race result listed her as having refused to start. On hand at the awarding ceremony to present the heavy Silver Cup replica to Magna Cartas connections was PCSO general manager lawyer Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II. He was accompanied by PCSO ofcials lawyer Jose Malang (Committee on Races chairman), Betsy Paruginog (assistant general manager), Carlos Castillo (Draw & Races department manager), Ria Asuit (Treasury Department manager), Orlando Malaca (Draw & Races assistant manager), Desoto Tupas (Committee on Races
vice-chairman), and veterinarian Gabriel de Leon (Draw & Races division chief). With them from the host club MJC were racing manager Jose Ramon C. Magboo, events manager Cecille Villanueva, and marketing manager Nathan Mazo. Trophies were also awarded to Magna Cartas jockey, Jesse Guce, and trainer Ray Henson. *** PCSO invites all racing fans to watch its Special Maiden Race on June 9 at the Philippine Racing Clubs Santa Ana Park in Naic, Cavite. The 1,200-meter race is open to local-bred 3YO. There are seven ofcial entries: in Stall #1, Aristeo Puyats Classy Jeune (with jockey Rodeo Fernandez), #2 Herminio Esguerras Blank Check (Fernando Raquel Jr.), #3 Felizardo Sevilla Jr.s Power Factor (Jesse B. Guce), #4 Luis Chuidians Statuesque (Jeffril Zarate), #5 Benedicto R. Santoss Esprit de Corps (Antonio Alcasid Jr.), #6 Divina Dys Batangas Fighter (Dominador Borbe Jr.), and #7 Cesar Daniel Castros McIlroy (Patricio Dilema). Fillies Classy Jeune and Statuesque will carry 53 kgs. The rest are colts and will carry 54.5 kgs. In the May 29 trial, Statuesque came in ahead of Blank Check. The other arrivals were Batangas Fighter, Power Factor, Esprit de Corps, McIlroy, and Classy Jeune. This order will probably reected in the sales for the day, as the trial outcome usually guides punters in handicapping. *** Email: jennyo@live.com, Blog: http:// jennyo.net, Twitter: @gogirlracing
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SAN ANTONIOKevin Durant and the
surging Oklahoma City Thunder are just one victory from the NBA nals.
We never just thought we were supposed to wait our turn, the 23-yearold Thunder star said following the biggest road win of his career Monday night. What little wait theyve had could end Wednesday. Thats when the Thunder can nish off the San Antonio Spurs back home in Oklahoma Citywhere theyre unbeaten in these playoffsand complete a remarkable turnaround in the Western Conference nals after starting in an 0-2 hole and up against a 20-game Spurs winning streak that ranks among the longest in NBA history. But look whos unstoppable now. Durant scored 27 points and the Thunder beat the Spurs 108-103 in Game 5, moving within a victory of a series knockout and the conference title after beating San Antonio for the third time in ve days. We came here, we wanted to get a win on their home oor, Durant said. Thats what it took for us to advance or to get to where we wanted to go. Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Thunder took a 3-2 lead in a wildly entertaining series. Looking invincible while carrying a 20-game winning streak a week agothe fourth-longest in NBA historythe Spurs have lost three straight and are on the verge of a stunning collapse. Manu Ginobili scored 34 in a smashing return to the starting lineup, and the switch showed just how much Spurs coach Gregg Popovich knew his team might be in trouble. The only way the Spurs would have considered the move a success is if they had they won, and that chance went clanging off the back of the rim with 4.9 seconds left when Ginobili missed an off-balance 3. Ginobili then walked to the scorers table, made a st and hammered it down. It wasnt a great shot, but it wasnt a bad one, Ginobili said. It just didnt go in. It was the Spurs rst loss at home since April 11. Popovich said he removed Danny Green from the starting lineup and plugged in Ginobiliwho had started only seven previous times this seasonto give the Spurs an energy boost. But that didnt solve a third straight uneven game for the Spurs, particularly another languid second quarter that put them in a 14-point hole. If we dont get that straight, Popovich said, itll be over on Wednesday. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, is bringing home just what it needed: the must-win on the road. That was a total team effort, Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. Everybody did their job. I thought we played as hard as we can play. AP
On to the finals. NLEXs Cliff Hodge beats Blackwater Sports Mark Bringas to the rebound in a Philippine Basketball Association D-League Foundation Cup semifinal game won by the Road Warriors, 82-72, at the San Juan gym. The defending champ Warriors advanced to the finals.
Lady Eagles force sudden death

ATENEO pulled through in a game point, ending a tightly fought battle of of changing fortunes, escaping with power hits and serves, drop shots and a 25-17, 22-25, 25-21, 28-26 victory reception for the gutsy Lady Eagles. over University of Santo Tomas to Alyssa Valdez came away with 31 force a sudden death in the hits, highlighted by 22 kills ninth Shakeys V-League Game Sunday and eight service points, Presented by Smart nals 4 p.m. UST vs while keying two big Ateneo Ateneo before a big Tuesday crowd at runs in the rst and third sets The Arena in San Juan. off the serve. Jorella De Jesus came off the bench The 1:46-hour victory thus avenged to re four crucial hits, including a a similar four-set loss last Sunday and thunderous spike that slipped through sent the best-of-three series in the league the hands of two UST net defenders and sponsored by Shakeys Pizza into a out of the court for the match-clinching winner-take-all, also set on Sunday. We live to ght another day. My players were tense, so we committed many errors, but its a good thing that we were able to adjust in time, said Ateneo coach Roger Gorayeb. Valdez scored three of the last ve points for the Lady Eagles, who pounced on Rhea Dimaculangans service error that shattered the last deadlock at 26 before De Jesus took the spotlight with that superb right corner shot. De Jesus played only in the last minutes of the fourth set but delivered the point that mattered most.
Pagunsan re-joins PH Golf Tour

JUVIC Pagunsan returns to the International Container Terminal Services Inc. Philippine Golf Tour coming off an inspiring nish on the Japan PGA circuit last Sunday, condent of keeping the ICTSI Eastridge Classic crown he won in emphatic fashion last year. Pagunsan conrmed his participation in the P1-million tournament ring off today at the rolling Eastridge Golf Club course in Binangonan, Rizal, where he beat Marvin Dumandan by three, one of the four titles he won on the local circuit en route to winning the Order of Merit crown. He also emerged as Asian Tours No. 1, netting him a full card on the lucrative Japan PGA Tour, where he ended a string of so-so nishes with a strong fourth-place effort in the Citibank Cup in Ibaraki, where he won a whopping P3.9 million last Sunday. But the smooth-swinging Pagunsan will be facing a firedup local roster this week, headed by Tony Lascuna, who finally snapped a long title drought with a convincing six-shot victory at ICTSI Eagle Ridge two weeks ago. Also in the fold are the next eight players on the OOM ranking, including Elmer Salvador, who won at ICTSI Sherwood last month, Jhonnel Ababa, a threeleg winner last year, Jay Bayron, Cassius Casas, Runo Bayron, Artemio Murakami, Mhark Fernando and Dumandan, the runaway champion at ICTSI John Hay Invitational. Others expected to gure in the battle for the top P200,000 purse in the event serving as the fth leg of the ICTSI-PGT organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments are Splendido leg winner Miguel Tabuena, and fellow Asian Tour campaigners Angelo Que and Mars Pucay.
Pacquiao arrives in Las Vegas, ready to put on a show

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
FIGHTER of the Decade Manny Pacquiao is ready to put on a show when he defends his World Boxing Organization welterweight title against undefeated junior lightweight champion Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday morning (Manila time). Pacquiao, his wife Jinkee and their kids, as well as the eight-division champions entourage checked in at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel, before making his grand entrance at the MGM Grand lobby some 30 minutes after Bradley did on Tuesday. Obviously feeling at the top of his game before leaving for Las Vegas, Pacquiao sparred four rounds against Kevin Hoskins, mainly to maintain his reflexes, which he normally does before leaving in a convoy for Las Vegas. The eight-division world champion ran uphill in the morning at Grifth Park, with celebrities Apl di Ap of the music group Black Eyed Peas and Arnel Pineda, another Filipino pop star, and worked out with Freddie Roach on the punch-mitts before leaving for Las Vegas. Roach and conditioning guru Alex Ariza may have some differences as evident in the HBO Sports 24/7 series, but they agreed on one thing and that is that Pacquiao is in top shape and will be too fast and too powerful for Bradley to handle. They both expect Pacquiao to put on a show and erase the memory of his last ght, a controversial decision over troublesome Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez. Roach credited Bradley, who postponed his arrival by one day, according to ABSCBN correspondent Bev Llorente, for trying hard, but made it clear hes no killer.
Painters seek 4th straight victory

By Jeric Lopez
LEAGUE-LEADING Rain or Shine puts its undefeated campaign at stake today at 7:30 p.m. against Barangay Ginebra, shooting for a fourth straight win in the the 2012 Philippine Basketball Association Governors Cup. Oozing with condence after a burly 3-0 start, the Elasto Painters will try to step closer to a berth in the playoffs. But rst, Rain or Shine will have to endure an acid test against the Gin Kings (2-1), another team in the upper echelon of the standings. In the opening game at 5:15 p.m., the streaking B-MEG Llamados (2-1) try to keep in step with the other top teams Painters, whos carrying a momenwhen they tackle the slumping tum. The Gin Kings are also fresh Meralco Bolts (1-2). from a 100-73 anniGames Today The Elasto Painters hilation of the Bolts Coliseum) are the lone, unscathed (Smart-AranetaB-MEG just last Saturday and 5:15 p.m. team in the tournaare looking to follow vs. Meralco ment and Coach Yeng 7:30 p.m. Barangay Ginebra it up today. vs. Rain or Shine Guiao likes what he Theyre (Rain or sees so far from his Shine) leading right hungry and motivated wards. now but well see what we can We really prepared early for this do. This is a big test for us, said conference since we had a bad run Ginebra coach Siot Tanquincen. last the time out. So far, everythings Meanwhile, almost a week falling into place, said Guiao. after he was released by Barako The difference now is that nobody Bull, veteran point guard Wynne relaxes mentally and we achieve Arboleda is still in a limbo. what we set out to do. However, Petron Blaze and Rain or Shine is coming off a Air21 are reportedly interested dominant 106-92 victory against in acquiring the services of the Air21, but its not only the Elasto burly guard.
Azkals face bigger tests

By Peter Atencio
BIGGER challenges are in store for the Philippine Azkals national football team within the next three years. Azkals coach Hans Michael Weiss said this before they plunged into action against Indonesian squad Merah Putih in a friendly encounter last night at the Rizal Memorial football stadium. Aside from the 2012 Suzuki Cup this November, Weiss is getting the team ready to see action in the 2014 Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup, the 2015 Asia Cup and the 2015 World Cup Qualiers. I am scouting for quality players for our team. I need to have the pool of players for the Philippine team strong, said Weiss right before members of the team signed a deal with athletic brand Puma as the Azkals new outtter. The contract signing with Puma AVP for marketing and sales Theresa Ronquillo took place at the Discovery Suites in Ortigas Center. Weiss said while he looks for the availability of more local players for the squad, he is also considering other Fil-foreigners to reinforce the team. He is eyeing two more Fil-Germans, Patrick Reichelt and OJ Clarino, to be around and add some muscle to the defensive line.
Floirendo prevails again in GT race

ROSARIODefending champion Vincent Floirendo pushed his car to the limit when it mattered most as he captured his second straight victory in the third leg of the 2012 Yokohama Philippine GT Championship Series at the Batangas Racing Circuit here. With a strong presence of mind and solid determination, Floirendo made the timely, decisive move in the second lap to grab the lead for good and win the GT300 Final Race anew in this event sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines and sponsored by Ofcial Tires Yokohama, Ofcial Oil Torco Racing Oil and Racing Beat@Wave 89.1. Equally exciting was the kickoff of the Wind Formula Philippines 2012the entry or beginner level for karters and circuit drivers, who moved up to Formula Racing. Japanese drivers dominated the event with Kizuko Hirota winning the 10-lap race over runner-up Yousuke Yabushita and third placer Masamichi Kawai. Actually, Jody Coseteng appeared headed for a sweep as he ruled the Sprint Race over runner-up Stefano Marcelo of Marcelo Racing and Floirendo, controlling the early goings of the Final Race. But Floirendo patiently stuck close behind until he found an opening to slip past Coseteng, posting the fastest laptime of 1:44.978. From there, the Davao native started to pull away, gaining a 0.1 of a second margin in each of the next three laps. He completed 17 laps of racing in 29 minutes and 38.972 seconds, with Coseteng and Marcelo checking Vincent Floirendo (No. 5) pulled away after grabbing the top spot from in second and third, while Jojo Silverio and Bobby Jody Coseteng (No. 16) to capture his second straight triumph in the 2012 Yokohama GT Championship Series at the Batangas Racing Circuit. Unson wound up fourth and fth, respectively.
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Meralco rates to rise this month

By Alena Mae S. Flores
CONSUMERS of Manila Electric Co.
will have to brace for higher power rates this month, after the increased power demand during the peak of the dry season in May pushed up spot market prices, an industry source said Tuesday.
normally reect the electricity prices at the wholesale electricity spot market registered in the previous month. Meralco releases the generation charge, which accounts for about 56 percent of the total electricity bill, during
The expectation is that the generation charge will go up signicantly, mainly because market prices in May were more than double their April levels, the source said. Power rates in a given month
the rst to second week of each month. Meralco sources its power requirements from WESM, the state-owned National Power Corp., and independent power producers such as Quezon Power Philippines Ltd., First Gen Corp. and Sem-Calaca Power Corp. Data showed Meralco generation charge went down by P0.0638 per kilowatt-hour to P5.5983 per kWh in May from P5.6621 per kWh in April. The source, however, said spot market prices went up in May due to higher demand in Luzon which peaked at nearly 7,900 megawatts in May, up from just
7,500 MW in March. This is the same surge in demand noticed by NGCP [National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, which acts as the power system operator], which led to the low voltage levels experienced by the Luzon grid. May is typically the month of highest power demand, coinciding with the full impact of the summer season, the source said. The source said while demand went up, the grid experienced problems in terms of supply after some hydropower plants reduced production capacity amid low water levels. Two major coal plantsthe
1,000MW Sual and the 735MW Pagbilao projectsalso experienced breakdowns. A unit of the Pagbilao coal plant went ofine beginning May 19 and is not expected to be back until June 10 while the Sual power plant experienced governor valve problems and a boiler tube leak from April 27 to May 10. As a result of these supply issues, NGCP had to designate the Malaya and Limay oil-red plants as must-run units, both to address the low system voltage and inadequate reserve levels, the source said. May saw a conuence of events
in the supply-demand situation that led to a spike in WESM prices. Demand surged with the effect of summer, while supply was limited due to reduced hydro availability and problems with large coal-red plants, he said. Meralco ofcials earlier said the cost of power sold by the generating companies may uctuate monthly based on several external factors such as fuel prices and the foreign exchange rate. The distributor, which has over ve million customers in its franchise area, said it was buying power from different sources to obtain adequate and reliable power at the most reasonable price.
IN BRIEF
BDO prices rights offer
BDO Unibank Inc. plans to raise P43.5 billion in additional capital after successfully pricing its stock rights offer at P48.60 per share. The countrys largest lender said some 895.2 million common shares would be issued in the 1 for 3 stock rights offer, which means shareholders are entitled to buy one additional BDO share at P48.60 for every three shares they currently own. The ex-rights date has been set on June 8 while record date is on June 14. The bank said the offer price was based on the 15-day volume-weighted average price of BDO common shares listed at the stock exchange at a discount of 24.9 percent. The stock rights offer will run from June 18 at 9 a.m. up to June 27 at 12 noon. The fully underwritten transaction will raise around P43.5 billion or $1 billion in additional capital for the bank using the weighted average foreign exchange rate of P43.479 per dollar on June 4, BDO said in a statement. It is intended to support BDOs mediumterm growth objectives and respond to the more stringent Basel III capital requirement as expected to be implemented by the Bangko Sentral, it added. Elaine Ramos Alanguilan
Inflation in May slowed to 2.9%

By Elaine R. Alanguilan
INFLATION rate in May slowed to 2.9 percent from 3 percent in April, allowing the Bangko Sentral to keep borrowing cost at record low to stimulate the economy amid adverse global developments. The National Statistics Ofce said the annual headline ination softened in May on a slower annual increase in oil and utility costs as well as stable food prices. The latest data brought the ve-month average ination to 3 percent, representing the low end of the governments 3 percent to 5-percent ination target for the whole year. Core ination, excluding the volatile food and energy items, accelerated slightly to 3.7 percent in May from 3.6 percent in April. Bangko Sentral Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said the May ination was within the banks forecast range of 2.5 percent to 3.4 percent for the month. This supports our latest assessment of generally wellbehaved price movements, Tetangco said in a text message to reporters. Monetary authorities adopted ination targeting to set key policy rates, which determine the cost of borrowing in the country. A manageable ination outlook gives the Bangko Sentral exibility to keep the overnight borrowing rate at the current level of 4 percent. Nevertheless, we will continue to monitor developments, particularly in Europe and the US, to assess their potential impact on domestic price movements and on our own growth prospects to see if there is any need to make adjustments in our policy stance, said Tetangco. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. economist Trinh Nguyen, however, said ination pressures are now tilting on the upside, given that domestic demand was high in the rst quarter and the Bangko Sentral implemented a 50-basis point policy cut early in the year.
Textile expo. Miguel Varela (third from left), president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, leads the ribboncutting ceremony to formally open Intexpo Philippine 2012, an exhibition of Indian textile products at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. With Varela are (from left) Srijib Roy of Synthetic Rayon and Textiles Export Promotion Council of India; Madhukar Asnani, charge d affaires of Embassy of India; Feny Bonoan, division chief of the Bureau of Export Trade Promotion; Margarita dela Rama, president of the Garments Business Association of the Philippines; and Ram Sitaldas of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines).
CityLand completes project

CITY and Land Developers Inc. said Tuesday it will turn over condominium units of its Ermita project to buyers a year ahead of schedule. Cityland said in a disclosure to the stock exchange it completed the Manila Residences Bocobo, which is now available for awarding to buyers. The projects early completion is in line with the companys continuous commitment to its large number of clientele, many of whom are repeated buyers. Unit owners can now move in, save in rentals and high cost of transportation or they can lease out their units for additional income and earn an early return of investment, Cityland said. Manila Residences Bocobo is a 34story commercial, ofce and residential condominium project in Ermita, Manila. It is located near shopping malls, school, churches and hospitals. Amenities include swimming pool, childrens playground, gym, multi-purpose deck, function room and 24hour association security to provide comfort and convenience. Lailany P. Gomez
Cebu Pacific appeals new airline rulings

By Lailany P. Gomez
BUDGET carrier Cebu Air Inc. said Tuesday it will appeal the latest ruling of the Civil Aeronautics Board on rebooking, refunds and overbooking because of their far-reaching consequences. Cebu Air, which ies Cebu Pacic, said in a statement CABs ruling would increase the cost of operations and prompt airlines to raise their fares and stop offering the so-called piso and other value fares. Piso fares are the aviation industrys unli version, where additional restrictions apply in return for price advantage, it said. Cebu Pacic said an airline ticket, like a concert ticket, had zero value after the ight date. It said airlines overbook certain ights based on historical data and have rebooking and refund restrictions. It accepts a few additional reservations for a ight in an attempt to ll seats left empty by passengers who dont show up for their ight or dont cancel prior to the ights departure. Trains, ships and hotels and every other airline worldwide also overbook, it said. It added CEB passengers could rebook or cancel ights up to four hours before the ight. The budget carrier said CEB would be forced to raise average fares by at least 10 percent to recover losses if passengers, who did not wake up on time or went to the airport late, were allowed to rebook or refund their tickets. These are globally accepted airline practices. The CAB resolutions only apply to domestic ights, precisely because international airlines would never accept such restrictions. These CAB resolutions will deprive passengers the choice to y; for the average Juan, it is back to buses, boats or trains, the airline said. Cebu Pacic warned that tourism would be at a standstill and the airline industry set back 20 years. The aviation regulator earlier said it would review this week a new ruling that prohibits airlines from overbooking and allows the rebooking and refund of tickets of late passengers. The regulator temporarily suspended the right of local airlines to deny rebooking and refund of tickets on both promotional and regular ights following complaints against them.
Villars mining company PSALM receives Treasury advances invests P1.8b in Nadecor By Bernadette Lunas
THE government plans to A MINING company led by shareholder of Nadecor. raise funds from regular debt Manuel Paolo Villar, son of Nadecor is holder of an MPSA paper auctions to nance Senator Manuel covering 1,656 the requirements of Power Villar, has hectares. The Sector Assets and Liabilities subscribed to 30 mining site has Management Corp. million common an estimated gold We might just lend them shares worth deposits of 10.3 money and include it to our P1.8 billion in million ounces and general funding requirements, Nationwide copper deposits of given that it is a government Development 5.4 billion pounds. issuance, National Treasurer Corp., Nadecor The mining site is Roberto Tan said on the sidelines president and chief located in Barangay of a bond auction Tuesday. executive Jose de Kingking, Pantukan, Tan said the treasury was Jesus said Tuesday. C o m p o s t e l a reviewing its borrowing activities Nadecor holds Valley province to determine the need for a special a mining and in Mindanao, 92 bond auction for PSALM. production sharing kilometer northeast PSALM has a funding agreement over a large reserve of Davao City. requirement of P75 billion of gold and copper deposits in Compostela Valley. The subscription represents OREIGN ATE OMPOSITE INDEX Currency UnitXCHANGE Peso 25 percent of the resulting US Dollar Closing June 5, 2012 United States Dollar 1.000000 43.4790 Indonesia outstanding capital stock of 5200 Japan Yen 0.012763 0.5549 Thailand Nadecor. The board of Nadecor 4460 UK Pound 1.538500 66.8924 UAE approved the investment 3720 Hong Kong Dollar 0.128883 5.6037 Euro agreement on June 1. 2980 Korea The entry of Mr. Villar into Switzerland Franc 1.040366 45.2341 Nadecor greatly enhances the China 2240 Canada Dollar 0.961816 41.8188 companys ability to complete India 1500 Singapore Dollar 0.776880 33.780 the development of the mining Malaysia Australia Dollar 0.973236 42.3153 1200 propertyand we are well New Zealand Bahrain Dinar 2.652801 115.3411 on our way to proceed with 4,925.670 Taiwan Saudi Arabia Rial 0.266652 11.5938 35.47 our production timetable, Brunei Dollar 0.773874 33.6473 said Jose Ricafort, principal to P80 billion this year. The Treasury said it could also borrow in behalf of PSALM to secure lower interest rates and relend the proceeds to the power company, the agency in charge of privatizing energy assets. Tan conrmed that the fund for PSALM would come from the Treasury. We already gave advances in May, I think it was around P7 billion to P8 billion, he said. The government plans to raise an initial P30 billion for PSALM after PSALM submits a drawdown schedule. Meanwhile, the government on Tuesday rejected all bids for the 7-year Treasury bond after investors pushed for protected rates.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Rupiah Baht Dirham Euro Won Yuan Rupee Ringgit Dollar Dollar 0.000106 0.031447 0.272279 1.249300 0.000848 0.157122 0.017969 0.312965 0.758783 0.033307 0.0046 1.3673 11.8384 54.3183 0.0369 6.8315 0.7813 13.5957 32.9911 1.4482
Source: PDS Bridge
The investors who bidded today are fence-sitting by giving very protected rates, Tan said after the auction. He attributed the low volume and high bid rates to Mondays global market selloff in equities. Investors also ignored the slower 2.9-percent ination in May. The Bureau of Treasury offered P9 billion for the re-issued bonds, with bids for the long tenor paper undersubscribed at P5.97 billion. Had the auction committee partially awarded the said government security at P1.185 billion, the bonds would have fetched a coupon rate of 5.175 percent, or 17.6 basis points higher than the rate of the same tenor auctioned a fortnight ago.
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First, bananas; gaming, next?

THE continuing dispute between the Philippines and China over Scarborough Shoal has raised concerns for trade and business, with the Chinese perceived to be engaged in payback mode when tour operators began receiving booking cancellations for Boracay and other vacation spots. Shortly thereafter, Mindanao growers received disturbing news about their bananas rotting in Chinese ports allegedly because the fruits were infected with a disease that only aficted coconuts. And now, theres a possibility that casinos run by Pagcor (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.) could be hit next because of the standoff, former senator turned eco-warrior Migz Zubiri warned. State-owned casinos might be adversely affected by the decline in afuent Chinese visitors who tend to be high-value gamers, Zubiri said, noting that Pagcor generates gross income of around P3.5 billion a monthmaking it one of the highest revenue-generating government agencies in the country. Zubiris observation came on the wake of an announcement by budget carrier Air Asia Philippines that it was suspending planned daily ights between Macau and Manila due to the territorial dispute, with travel agents in Macau cancelling planned group tours to the country. Prior to the dispute, visitors from China (including Hong Kong and Macau) reached over 126,000 for the rst quarter alone, up 51 percent from the 83,000plus in the same quarter last year. Pagcor and several private investors are partnering for the establishment of world-class gaming resorts at the Entertainment City complex in Pasay City to attract high rollers from Macau, whose gaming industry is giving Las Vegas a run for its money. About 80 percent of visitors to the former Portuguese colony are from mainland China and Hong Kong. Lets see how our newly appointed (and Commission on Appointments-conrmed) Ambassador to China Sonia Brady will navigate her way through the situation. High-level bilateral talks should be held with China to quickly ease the tension and restore normal relations between the two countries, Zubiri urged. Tax cushion Only two things are sure in this world: death and taxes. Or so the popular saying goes, which is why any tax relief measure is always welcome news, such as the recent announcement by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. about a tax benet that could help cushion the bulk for self-employed and individually paying members. A concession under the National Internal Revenue Code allows salaried employees and self-employed individuals to spend up to P2,400 yearly for health or hospitalization insurance premium, which can then be deducted from the taxable income. This tax concession is expected to benet over four million self-employed members, said Philhealth president and chief executive Eduardo Banzon. Some ve million Filipino workers overseas and their dependents are also protected by the staterun health insurance corporation via an overseas workers program. Active land-based OFWs who go through the POEA-prescribed registration process are enlisted as Philhealth membersthereby giving them a modicum of security against nancial risks associated with illness in the family. According to Banzon, over 2.5 million OFWs and an equal number of their dependents have already signed up for the program. They recognize that their premiums represent a small but essential investment meant to guarantee nancial relief in the event of ailment in the family, the Philhealth chief noted. Happy Hour nibbler: Unidentied underwear Over in Brazil, legislators are keeping mum about the identity of their colleague from whose briefcase accidentally fell out a pair of red and white ladies underwear on the oor of Congress. According to eyewitness accounts, about ve congressmen were rushing off to vote on a cyber-crimes bill when one of them dropped the surprising items. Security guards were quick to retrieve the underwear and turn the same over to the lost and found centerbut not surprisingly, no one came forward to claim the lost items. Some of the legislators admitted knowing the identity of the owner, but of course, theyre not about to rat on their colleagueprompting the security staff in Brazils Congress to just burn the mysterious underwear. For comments, reactions, photos, stories and related concerns, readers may e-mail to happyhourtoday2012@yahoo.com.
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Blow ur horn, Batanes

THE TRUST GURU
GERRY GERONIMO
who retired as a school teacher in 1995. She thought of putting up, with her retirement pay, an eatery near Radiwan port that was then being used to go to Sabtang Island. She had an assured clientele since passengers usually gather at the port very early in the morning to wait for their boat. A typhoon hit the area in 1995 and destroyed the store. But the owner was undaunted; she rebuilt it and continued the business there until 2001 at which time she moved it to its present location. Why is the cafe called Honesty? Because no one stays to mind the store. After the boat has left for Sabtang, there is no one for the store to serve except the very few who resided nearby. Consequently, their purchases from the store were few and far between. Waiting the whole day at the store for just a handful to come and buy her wares seemed to the good teacher retiree an utter waste of precious time. Closing the store was not an option because it did serve a function for the community. So, she decided to leave the store unattended. As a result, the store had its all its merchandise in open display with their prices written nearby. Anyone who wanted to buy an item could simply pick it up and drop his payment in a kitty before walking away with his purchase. By nightfall, the owner returns to collect the proceeds of her sales and close the store for the night. Since the time Honesty coffee shop was established, not a single day had passed during which the cash in the kitty turned out to be less than the total price of the goods taken for that day. The Honesty coffee shop remains standing today as a concrete afrmation of the owners faith and trust in her communitys honesty and a testament of the communitys corresponding acceptance of the responsibility to be honest and deserving of her trust. Operating viably despite its disregard of the principles of Doing Business 101, the Honesty coffee shop demonstrates the value of mutual trust and the benet of not betraying it. How the people of Batanes got to be called Ivatan is a interesting story by itself. The letter i means the same thing as the word taga of the Tagalogs; it signies from where the people haled. I suspect it is a native variation of de that was attached to Batan to categorize the people as from Batan. But why then was B turned to V? The reason it seems is that the Spanish pronunciation of B sounded very close, if identical to the sound of V. In any case, Ivatan now means people who come from Batan. Just exactly how many Ivatan tribes there were before the Spaniards came is not known. But research has found that there were more or less 19 villages or old settlements at that time. In an island in the southern part of Taiwan, called Lan Yu, there lives a people believed to be the aborigines of the Ivatans. Consisting of about 13 tribes, they speak the same dialect as our Ivatans and they come over to visit their relatives of sorts every year on Batanes day which falls on the 26th of June. Many are expected to come at this years big event, to enjoy the sports competition amongst the municipalities of Batanes, relish the peoples cultural presentations, and witness the pageant crowning Miss Batanes, a ceremony no Filipino esta could afford to be without. On June 26 and for a full week thereafter, Batanes blows, rightfully, its horn. For feedback, email thetrustguru@gmail.com.
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WHY Batanes? was the question uniformly asked by those whom I had to advise that I was not going to be at the ofce on Thursday and Friday of last week. My identical answer was, purposely trying to seem politely responsive but really being privacy protective, Because for a change, I would like to visit a place less traveled, at least for now. Geography and weather are the reasons often cited why not many have not gone to the province of Batanes. Batanes (and not Aparri) is at the northernmost tip of the Philippines and it is the countrys smallest province, both in land area and population. It has 10 main islands, but only three of which (Batan, Itbayat and Sabtang) are inhabited; the rest are either occupied by tadpoles or are reserved for tradpols (tradpols is Filipino Englishs abbreviation of traditional politician). The residents, during recorded times, had never numbered more than 18,000. Unsullied by the environmental and moral pollution disgorged 24/7 by the smoke stacks and sidewalks of Metro Manila, it has zero crime rate and is home to the countrys most senior citizens. Marcelo Hostallero is 105 years old when I met him at his house in Barangay Chavayan, in Sabtang Island. I was tempted to pose for a photo with him, but backed out at the last minute when it suddenly occurred to me that it will be I who would be considered by urban viewers as the elder one. The oldest woman is Prudencia Capito who lives in Barangay Sta. Rosa, on Itbayat Island. She will turn 100 years old this month. Since I had no intentions of playing matchmaker, I have no information on whether they each have their own signicant others. Living in what is said to be the oldest house in the province, known as the House of Dakay (Jose Dakay was the original owner) is Florestida Estrella, who is said to be 85 years old. The House of Dakay is in Ivana, Batan Island and is a Unesco heritage building. It was not always that Batanes was considered part of the Philippines. The Spaniards were in Batanes only from October 1682 to September 1889, when the Katipuneros came to drive them out. It is thus debatable whether Batanes was part of the territory sold by the Spain to the United States in the Treaty of Paris of 1902. By 1902 Batanes was no longer in Spanish hands, so how could the Spain have sold it? In any case, it was only in 1909 during the American regime that the islands were ofcial recognized as part of the Philippines. Batanes, antedating the Spanish and American occupations, has always been home to the Ivatans, a frugal and gentle people, known from their hospitality and honesty. Just to illustrate: I was taken by my very knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide, Jacklord Nola Labrador, to Honesty coffee shop in Barangay Radiwan in the municipality of Ivana. Ivana was the rst founded municipality in Batanes. It was the provincial capital until 1820 when the capital was changed to Basco which is Batanes capital to this day. The owner of Honesty coffee shop is Elena Gabilo
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SHARES 7,648,762 85,043,917 61,969,923 123,047,554 77,053,663 686,825,217 1,041,589,036
VALUE 479,287,104.75 779,103,891.81 1,247,453,510.58 415,155,239.68 931,246,551.30 179,288,084.32 4,031,534,382.44
FINANCIAL 1,223.52 (UP) 11.43 INDUSTRIAL 7,611.30 (UP) 6.63 HOLDING FIRMS 4,272.16 (UP) 70.94 PROPERTY 1,781.61 (UP) 5.60 SERVICES 1,609.35 (DOWN) 8.76 MINING & OIL 23,460.85 (UP) 347.40 PSEI 4,925.67 (UP) 35.47 All Shares Index 3,293.87 (UP) 14.78 Gainers: 89; Losers: 72; Unchanged: 44; Total: 205
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FINANCIAL 64.95 65.95 64.95 66.00 67.20 65.95 0.71 0.68 0.68 550.00 555.00 542.00 1.72 1.72 1.72 29.50 31.00 30.00 22.60 23.00 22.95 18.56 18.80 18.58 9.36 9.40 9.36 0.73 0.73 0.73 71.00 71.00 71.00 2.35 2.38 2.23 470.00 472.00 470.00 36.30 37.25 36.40 84.30 86.60 84.30 2.05 2.10 2.05 70.00 70.00 68.80 350.00 352.00 342.00 42.90 42.80 42.60 129.90 131.00 129.60 910.00 910.00 910.00 96.60 97.50 96.25 1.79 1.78 1.77 INDUSTRIAL 33.50 34.00 33.25 11.20 11.20 11.06 23.50 23.75 23.50 1.49 1.49 1.40 30.20 30.10 25.00 1.33 1.30 1.28 24.50 25.35 23.00 8.37 8.50 8.38 17.80 15.00 15.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 2.46 2.47 2.47 9.24 8.80 7.70 5.70 5.78 5.70 6.00 6.16 5.90 1.80 1.79 1.78 10.50 10.00 10.00 15.00 16.00 15.66 69.25 70.00 69.00 20.50 20.90 20.90 0.0130 0.0140 0.0130 11.76 11.60 11.60 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.610 1.700 1.600 104.60 107.70 105.00 1.69 1.70 1.52 1.83 1.82 1.82 24.60 24.90 24.65 17.50 17.50 16.92 236.40 238.00 236.40 5.20 4.80 4.80 2.78 2.78 2.77 10.06 10.16 10.08 10.20 11.60 11.00 8.40 8.65 8.28 8.30 8.50 8.30 2.79 2.90 2.78 4.05 4.80 4.50 29.00 29.40 29.00 112.00 113.10 112.10 1.75 1.77 1.73 1.90 1.85 1.85 0.126 0.127 0.127 3.80 3.80 3.80 2.16 2.28 2.12 1.23 1.24 1.23 60.20 61.20 60.45 1.50 1.75 1.51 0.690 0.690 0.670 11.50 10.02 10.00 0.91 0.91 0.91 HOLDING FIRMS 0.71 0.71 0.67 47.85 49.25 47.90 0.0140 0.0140 0.0140 11.74 11.88 11.80 1.96 1.96 1.96 4.40 4.40 4.40 4.36 4.50 4.40 1.91 1.90 1.82 428.00 435.00 427.00 420.00 630.00 630.00 52.00 53.80 52.40 2.55 2.60 2.60 4.00 4.03 3.98 0.215 0.220 0.220 476.20 481.00 476.40 4.40 4.59 4.39 31.20 32.05 31.50 5.84 5.84 5.62 1.02 1.05 1.02 2.50 2.59 2.52 4.09 4.19 4.07 4.65 4.65 4.55 4.00 4.40 4.00 0.0520 0.0510 0.0510 1.74 1.38 1.38 0.320 0.320 0.320 660.00 679.00 668.00 1.40 1.41 1.34 1.23 1.23 1.22 0.2200 0.2500 0.2500 0.3550 0.3550 0.3400 0.470 0.500 0.480 PROPERTY 0.680 0.680 0.660 0.164 0.166 0.166 19.40 19.70 19.22 4.70 4.75 4.66 5.91 6.10 5.62 1.45 1.48 1.43 2.42 2.35 2.35 1.23 1.21 1.12 0.079 0.080 0.080 0.80 0.78 0.77 0.670 0.670 0.660 0.170 0.161 0.160 1.72 1.75 1.72 1.24 1.25 1.23 2.00 1.76 1.70 1.04 1.05 1.05 2.00 1.92 1.92 1.94 1.96 1.92 0.1780 0.1850 0.1780 0.6400 0.6600 0.6300 0.480 0.480 0.480 14.52 15.00 15.00 4.01 4.10 3.80 16.18 16.64 16.22 3.14 3.14 3.05 2.50 2.52 2.50 6.00 6.13 6.00 12.50 12.80 12.50 0.69 0.67 0.67 0.510 0.510 0.510 4.000 4.080 3.800 SERVICES 1.75 1.98 1.75 35.20 36.50 35.00 15.36 15.80 14.80 0.630 0.630 0.630 8.75 8.65 8.65 0.1540 0.1540 0.1510 23.95 23.90 12.00 67.50 67.95 66.70 5.60 5.56 5.50 3.75 3.25 3.25 1040.00 1061.00 1050.00 10.28 10.28 9.90 33.00 33.00 33.00 68.05 69.95 68.70 5.74 5.70 5.55 4.23 4.45 4.15 0.046 0.046 0.045 1.04 1.05 1.04 2.6200 2.6200 2.6200 2.30 2.30 2.28 6.64 6.65 6.60 2.80 2.80 2.73 1.72 1.72 1.72 2.90 2.92 2.85 2.72 3.10 3.10 1.98 2.05 1.98 20.35 20.35 20.30 7.32 7.36 7.15 2.80 2.85 2.80 15.46 15.50 15.00 2400.00 2402.00 2352.00 0.330 0.330 0.320 23.60 23.60 23.00 3.55 3.55 3.55 0.400 0.445 0.410 MINING & OIL 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.75 4.83 4.80 17.50 17.50 17.40 28.50 30.00 30.00 24.00 22.90 22.00 24.00 23.50 21.80 1.48 1.46 1.46 30.95 32.95 31.10 0.71 0.71 0.68 1.260 1.300 1.250 1.290 1.340 1.280 0.0610 0.0630 0.0610 0.0620 0.0640 0.0620 27.80 28.95 27.90 8.70 9.00 8.58 0.6900 0.7000 0.7000 5.100 5.180 4.980 0.0170 0.0170 0.0160 0.0180 0.0180 0.0170 6.10 6.00 6.00 23.05 23.60 23.20 36.80 37.40 35.30 0.040 0.042 0.040 222.00 224.00 221.00 0.0170 0.0170 0.0170 PREFERRED 544.00 544.00 544.00 100.70 100.80 100.70 105.00 105.00 105.00 10.20 10.18 9.80 111.50 111.70 111.50 76.00 75.10 75.10 1022.00 1022.00 1022.00 WARRANTS & BONDS 0.98 0.98 0.98
3,094,040 1,146,670 20,000 1,460 5,000 700 17,000 510,300 600 5,000 10 46,000 580 214,500 1,280,230 115,000 75,240 6,400 110,500.00 156,290 20 399,150 444,000
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746,207.00 (1,230,000.00) 1,791,750.00 7,084,919.00 (4,234,939.00)
33.25 11.06 23.50 1.41 28.45 1.29 25.00 8.40 15.00 60.00 2.47 8.40 5.70 5.90 1.78 10.00 15.70 69.60 20.90 0.0140 11.60 4.00 1.650 105.00 1.58 1.82 24.65 17.10 236.60 4.80 2.78 10.12 11.60 8.30 8.50 2.82 4.80 29.00 112.30 1.77 1.85 0.127 3.80 2.28 1.24 60.80 1.73 0.670 10.00 0.91
(0.75) (1.25) 0.00 (5.37) (5.79) (3.01) 2.04 0.36 (15.73) 0.00 0.41 (9.09) 0.00 (1.67) (1.11) (4.76) 4.67 0.51 1.95 7.69 (1.36) 0.00 2.48 0.38 (6.51) (0.55) 0.20 (2.29) 0.08 (7.69) 0.00 0.60 13.73 (1.19) 2.41 1.08 18.52 0.00 0.27 1.14 (2.63) 0.79 0.00 5.56 0.81 1.00 15.33 (2.90) (13.04) 0.00
1,889,500 37,800 27,500 37,000 12,100 361,000 94,200 5,627,000 122,800 210 60,000 467,200 5,439,200 5,917,600 4,000 12,500 2,697,200 486,360 1,500 23,000,000 1,400 27,000 665,000 179,230 880,000 18,000 447,800 1,803,000 240,000 3,800 1,886,000 1,770,400 4,601,400 166,000 5,100 5,747,000 8,000 1,000 371,470 646,000 5,000 500,000 52,000 117,000 29,000 1,243,220 12,576,000 665,000 2,600 61,000 40,000 715,100 200,000 27,813,700 5,000 2,226,000 135,000 4,000 208,490 10 3,423,610 88,000 969,000 100,000 109,190 58,000 145,400 602,500 279,000 2,668,000 14,368,000 16,000 4,000 2,500,000 20,000 620,000 697,820 132,000 147,000 30,000 2,180,000 1,460,000
(35,487,135.00) (14,000.00) (30,770,369.00)
24,700.00 370,800.00 (3,028,394.00) (2,520,846.00) 7,888,614.00 (18,592,578.50)
(6,028,873.00) 15,500.00 (1,849,670.00) 6,768.00 (1,593,596.00) 5,224,720.00 1,589,540.00 (2,500.00) 924,000.00
(1,711,800.00)
(17,568,045.00) 2,213,440.00
0.69 48.95 0.0140 11.82 1.96 4.40 4.46 1.90 432.00 630.00 53.60 2.60 3.98 0.220 477.00 4.59 32.00 5.70 1.02 2.52 4.08 4.65 4.40 0.0510 1.38 0.320 675.00 1.41 1.22 0.2500 0.3500 0.480 0.670 0.166 19.50 4.68 5.70 1.46 2.35 1.21 0.080 0.77 0.660 0.161 1.74 1.23 1.75 1.05 1.92 1.93 0.1850 0.6500 0.480 15.00 3.89 16.56 3.06 2.52 6.05 12.50 0.67 0.510 4.000
(2.82) 2.30 0.00 0.68 0.00 0.00 2.29 (0.52) 0.93 50.00 3.08 1.96 (0.50) 2.33 0.17 4.32 2.56 (2.40) 0.00 0.80 (0.24) 0.00 10.00 (1.92) (20.69) 0.00 2.27 0.71 (0.81) 13.64 (1.41) 2.13 (1.47) 1.22 0.52 (0.43) (3.55) 0.69 (2.89) (1.63) 1.27 (3.75) (1.49) (5.29) 1.16 (0.81) (12.50) 0.96 (4.00) (0.52) 3.93 1.56 0.00 3.31 (2.99) 2.35 (2.55) 0.80 0.83 0.00 (2.90) 0.00 0.00
(21,132,735.00) (160,256,694.00)
(32,177,982.00) 9,966,777.00
(44,806,342.00) (1,135,655.00) 1,151,587.00 22,388,800.00
410,162,275.00 350,000.00
60,000 460,000 4,365,500 1,109,000 260,600 476,000 4,000 426,000 50,000 1,105,000 1,371,000 320,000 5,011,000 1,729,000 24,000 143,000 2,000 65,248,000 4,630,000 10,546,000 80,000 900 557,000 2,877,000 86,000 703,000 1,297,000 4,536,700 20,000 3,000 14,567,000
(5,965,224.00) (1,602,330.00) 26,042.00
(3,524,940.00) (1,829,990.00) 5,335,340.00
(17,920.00) 13,499,084.00 12,240.00 1,760,460.00 (1,861,172.00) (36,038,906.00) (8,458,040.00)
1.90 8.57 36.50 3.69 15.28 (0.52) 0.630 0.00 8.65 (1.14) 0.1510 (1.95) 12.88 (46.22) 67.00 (0.74) 5.50 (1.79) 3.25 (13.33) 1050.00 0.96 10.10 (1.75) 33.00 0.00 68.75 1.03 5.55 (3.31) 4.19 (0.95) 0.045 (2.17) 1.04 0.00 2.6200 0.00 2.30 0.00 6.60 (0.60) 2.80 0.00 1.72 0.00 2.92 0.69 3.10 13.97 2.00 1.01 20.30 (0.25) 7.28 (0.55) 2.83 1.07 15.46 0.00 2370.00 (1.25) 0.320 (3.03) 23.25 (1.48) 3.55 0.00 0.445 11.25 0.0041 4.70 4.80 17.50 30.00 22.00 22.85 1.46 32.00 0.70 1.290 1.330 0.0610 0.0630 28.95 8.80 0.7000 5.030 0.0160 0.0180 6.00 23.50 36.70 0.041 223.20 0.0170 0.00 0.00 1.05 0.00 5.26 (8.33) (4.79) (1.35) 3.39 (1.41) 2.38 3.10 0.00 1.61 4.14 1.15 1.45 (1.37) (5.88) 0.00 (1.64) 1.95 (0.27) 2.50 0.54 0.00
8,000 6,200 190,900 50,000 1,000 10,870,000 30,121,900 223,300 70,600 6,000 23,635 1,568,400 394,500 437,720 152,100 1,178,000 24,400,000 180,000 10,000 90,000 308,900 35,000 12,000 2,000 1,000 353,000 6,000 22,800 812,000 210,600 115,545 500,000 519,200 4,000 810,000
52,832.00 (8,186,413.00) 291,645.00
3,203,973.50 8,320.00
(17,902.00)
(224,800.00) (846,898.00) (11,598,180.00)
1,888,955.00
136,000,000 112,000 40,000 359,400 200 76,000 99,900 104,000 468,000 3,041,000 20,758,000 8,613,000 90,200,000 58,070,000 245,300 822,500 40,000 2,086,200 68,400,000 4,700,000 2,000 970,900 630,900 285,300,000 90,480 5,100,000
192,600.00 1,183,632.00 (6,000.00) (110,100.00) (1,414,855.00) 269,930.00
(475,440.00) (524,575.00) 65,463.00
(1,378,295.00) (2,158,855.00) 1,754,800.00 1,839,578.00
544.00 0.00 100.80 0.10 105.00 0.00 9.95 (2.45) 111.70 0.18 75.10 (1.18) 1022.00 0.98 0.00
790 490,450 10 3,342,600 10,100 800 0.00 970,000
4,259,741.00 2,200
389,060.00

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Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office No. IV-A CAVITE DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
Trece Martires City Tel No. (046) 419-0058 / Tel. Fax No. (046) 419-0694
NO. 1 2 3
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 6, 2012
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Department of Public Works and Highways OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER Second Cotabato Engineering District
Villarica, Midsayap, Cotabato Fax No. (064) 2298925 Tel. No. (064) 2298494
ANNEX A
LUNGSOD NG MAKATI Bids and Awards Committee
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
J.P. Rizal St. corner F. Zobel St., Makati City Tel. No. 870-1000 Fax No. 899-8988 www.makati.gov.ph
INVITATION TO BID
The City Government of Makati, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites suppliers/manufacturers/ distributors/contractors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder projects: NAME OF PROJECT AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION Various materials for the Replacement/Repair of Fire Alarm System at various schools of District I and II, Dep-Ed Makati Science Laboratory Furnitures for the use of Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School, Dep-Ed Makati Various Instructional Materials for the use of various schools of Dep-Ed Makati LOCATION DEP-ED DEP-ED DEP-ED APPROVED BUDGET P8,250,600.00 P2,062,250.00 P4,378,000.00
INVITATION TO BID
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) , Cotabato Second Engineering District, Villarica, Midsayap, Cotabato through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following contract(s): 1. a. Contract ID: 12-MD-0053 b. Contract Name: Completion of Libungan Flood Control along DavaoCotabato Road c. Location of the Contract: Libungan, Cotabato d. Scope of Work: Craneway, Removal of Structure & Obstruction, Individual Removal of Trees, Steel Sheet Piles, furnishing & Driving, Structure Exacavation, Embankment, Reinforcing Steel, Structural Concrete, Riprap, Grouted riprap, Stone masonry, Construction Safety & Health, Mobilization/Demobilization e. Cost of bid documents: 10,000.00 f. ABC : P 10,870,921.64 g. Duration: 150 CD h. Source of Fund: GOP-DPWH LUMP SUM-2012 Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation. 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 the DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen of 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative or joint venture with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity of at least equal to ABC, or Credit Line Commitment of 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 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 requirement, and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC) . The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: BAC Activities 1. Receipt of LOI s from prospective Bidders 2. Issuance of Bidding documents 3. Pre-bid Conference 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids 4:00 P.M. From: Schedule June 13, 2012 June 1, 2012 to June 21, 2012 June 8, 2012 Deadline: 10:00 AM 2012 Date: June 21, Date:
INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the DPWH-Cavite District Engineering Office, through the (stated below), invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects: Contract ID: 12DF0080 Contract Name: Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Brgy. Anabu II, Imus Contract Location: Imus, Cavite Scope of Work: Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php 5,000,000.00 Contract Duration: 120 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 5,000.00 Contract ID: 12DF0081 Contract Name: Const./Rehab. of Flood Control Project at Brgy. Marulas; Kaingen; Poblacion; Wakas II; Gahak and Tabon, Kawit Contract Location: Kawit, Cavite Scope of Work: Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php 10,000,000.00 Contract Duration: 150 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 10,000.00 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 the contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following 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 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 examinations of bids, evaluation of bids and postqualification. Interested bidders are also required to present to the BAC Secretariat, DPWH-Cavite District Engineering Office, Trece Martires City the original copies of the following documents for authentication and issuance of Bid Documents: a) PCAB License; b) Contracts Registration Certificate; c) Certificate of Materials Engineer Accreditation; d) Latest Copy of Authorizing Officer together with machine copy of two (2) valid IDs; e) Certificate of Safety Officer Seminar from Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); f) Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) Order From (Documents Request List) and g) CY-2011 CPES Rating. 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 POCWCentral 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:
Prospective Bidders should have experience in undertaking a similar project with an amount of at least 50% of the proposed project for bidding. The Eligibility Check/Screening as well as the Preliminary Examinations of Bids shall use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria. Post-Qualification of the Lowest Calculated Bid shall be conducted. All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference(s), Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The complete schedule of activities is listed, as follows:
ACTIVITIES 1. Pre-Bidding Conference at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor 2. Opening of Bids at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor
SCHEDULE June 14, 2012 (2:00 P.M.) June 28, 2012 (2:00 P.M.)
Bidding Documents will be available only to Prospective Bidders upon payment of a non-refundable amount of ______________________ to the City Government of Makati Cashier. (fee for Bid Documents) (Procuring Entity) The City Government of Makati assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders (Procuring Entity) for any expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid. The City of Makati reserves the right to disqualify any or all proposal, to waive any defects or informalities therein and to accept such proposal as may be considered most advantageous to the Government. Approved by: (Sgd.) MARJORIE A. DE VEYRA Chairperson
(MST-June 6, 2012)
MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY Batac City, Ilocos Norte

BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE INVITATION TO BID
The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors duly registered with and classified by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) to bid for the hereunder contract/project:
BAC Activities 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 June 11, 2012 June 21, 2012 June 27, 2012 June 27, 2012
Schedule June 4 - 27, 2012 until 9:00 A.M. at 10:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at 10:00 A.M. at 10:30 A.M.
Contract Reference Number 2012-05-001
Name of Contract ( Description) P r o p o s e d Construction of a Covered Court(Phase I)
Location
Approved Budget for the Contract) P 9,628,840.61
Bid Documents Fee P2,500.00
MMSU Sports Complex, Batac, I.N.
Right after the dropping of bids June 21, 2012
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, including 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. Prospective bidders may download the Registration from the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph . The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents at DPWH Cotabato Second Engineering District, Villarica, Midsayap, Cotabato. Prospective Bids must accompanied by a bid security in any acceptable form in the amount stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders may also download the Bidding Documents (BDs), if available, from the DPWH website. The BAC will also issue hard copies of the BDs at the same address to eligible bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fees of the amount stated above for Bidding documents. Bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids. The DPWH-Cotabato Second Engineering District, Midsayap, Cotabato 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.) BARTOLOME T. PAGADUAN (BAC Chairman)
Prospective bidders should have experience in undertaking a similar project within the last two (2) years with an amount of at least 50% of the proposed project for bidding. The Eligibility Check/ Screening as well as the Preliminary Examination of Bids shall use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria. Post qualification of the lowest calculated bid shall be conducted. All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR). The schedule of BAC activities is as follows: BAC Activities 1.Issuance of Bid Documents 2.Pre-Bid Conference 3.Opening of Bids 4.Bid Evaluation 5.Post-qualification Bid documents will be available only to prospective bidders upon payment of non-refundable amount mentioned above, to the University Cashiers Office, MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte The Mariano Marcos State University assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for the expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid. The University reserves the right to reject or cancel any application for eligibility, or all bids without offering any reason, waive any required formality therein, and to make an award to the bidder whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the University. (Sgd.) AMI RUTH R. COCSON (MST-June 6, 2012) June 7, 2012 June 14, 2012; 9:45 AM June 26, 2012, 9:45 A.M. July 1, 2012 Schedule
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH-Cavite District Engineering Office, Trece Martires City, upon payment of non-refundable fee of (stated above). 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 bids Documents. The PreBid 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 BDs 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-Cavite 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: TEOFILO A. AYON (SGD.) BAC Chairman NOTED: OSCAR U. DELA CRUZ (SGD.) District Engineer
(MST-June 6, 2012)
(MST-June 6, 2012)
BAC Chairman
Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Samar 2nd District Engineering Office OFFICE OFTHE DISTRICT ENGINEER
Cor. Balite and Garcia Streets Catarman, Northern Samar Telephone No./Fax No.(055) 251-8254
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS REGION IV-A

Quezon 1st District Engineering Office Lucban, Quezon
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS IFUGAO SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
Aguinaldo, Ifugao
INVITATION TO BID
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INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Northern Samar 2nd Distrtict Engineering Office, through SAOR # BMB1-12-0007401 dated May 18,2012, invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects: 1. Contract ID: 1II0041 Contract Name: Repair/Rehab./Strengthening of Bantayan Bridge along Catarman (Boundary)-Rawis Road, Brgy. Bantayan Contract Location: San Roque, Northern Samar Scope of Work: Removal and Replacement of 9.60 sq.m deck slab at span(Abutment A), and repair/strengthening of the first and second pier shafts Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php 13,762,248.29 Contract Duration: 180 calendar days
INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the DPWH, Quezon 1 District Engineering Office, Lucban, Quezon through savings of 2011 Regular Infrastructure Project, invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned project; IContract I.D. Contract Name Contract Location Scope of Work Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) Contract Duration 12-DK-0073 Asphalt Overlay along MSR Maharlika K0122+229-K0123+165,with exception Roads Rehabilitation Asphalt
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways - Ifugao Second District Engineering Office, Aguinaldo, Ifugao, through the Regular Infra Projects Savings FY 2011 invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned project/s: 1. : 12PJ0020 : Road Upgrading along Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Boundary Road Contract Location : K0345+050 K0347+280 (Intermittent Section) Banaue, Ifugao Scope of Work : Road Upgrading Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : Php. 5,516,473.68 Contract Duration : 70 Calendar Days Contract ID Contract Name
- P5,852,000.00 - 24 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 Bids. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchased 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 for 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 far 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 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. Deadline of Receipt of LOI 4. Receipt of Bids June 13, 2012-June 28,2012 June 15, 2012 - 2:00 P.M. NS 2nd DEO Sub Office, Brgy. Rawis, Laoang, N.Samar June 22, 2012 until 5:00 P.M. June 28, 2012 - 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. NS 2nd DEO Sub Office, Brgy. Rawis, Laoang, N. Samar June 28, 2012 - 2:00 P.M. NS 2nd DEO Sub Office, Brgy. Rawis, Laoang, N. Samar
The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the BAC 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 the 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 (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, may submit their applications for registration to the DPWH, Quezon 1st District Engineering Office, Brgy. Abang, Lucban, Quezon, before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH POCWCentral 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 : 1. Issuance of Bidding Document 2. Pre-Bid Conference 3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids -May 29-June 21, 2012 -June 08, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. -June 15, 2012 -June 21, 2012 @ 2:00 P.M -June 21, 2012 @ 2:15 P.M.
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 nondiscretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examinations 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 application 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. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 4. Receipt of Bids 5. Opening of Bids June 4-25, 2012 June 13, 2012 03:00 p.m. of June 19, 2012 Deadline: 10:00 a.m. of June 25, 2012 June 25, 2012 (After Eligibility Results) receipt of
5. Opening of Bids
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH, NS 2nd DEO Catarman, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of P10,000.00. 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 Bid 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 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 Department of Public Works and Highways 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.
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) DPWH, Quezon 1st District Engineering Office, Lucban, Quezon upon payment of non-refundable fee of Ten Thousand Pesos for the Bid Documents. 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 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, Quezon 1st District Engineering Office, reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process anytime prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. ` (Sgd.) HELEN O. ASINAS BAC Chairman Tel No.-042-540-4158 NOTED : (Sgd.) JULIETA A. DESEO OIC- District Engineer (MST-June 6,2012)
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at the DPWH Ifugao Second District Engineering Office, Aguinaldo, Ifugao upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Php.10,000.00 to the Cashier, DPWH-Ifugao First District Engineering Office, Lagawe, Ifugao. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs, if available, from the DPWH website. 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. 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 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 Department of Public Works and Highways - Ifugao Second District Engineering Office, Aguinaldo, Ifugao reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process at anytime prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. (Sgd.) JUANITO I. BALLOGAN BAC Vice-Chair
(Sgd.) ROMULO D. GONZALES BAC Chairman (MST-June 6, 2012)
(MST-June 6,2012)
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Manila Standard TODAYEdited by Leo A. Estonilo
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Native staple sells as gourmet rice

By Dexter A. See
TABUK CITYSought by gourmets and healthconscious consumers, Kalinga rice continues to be a major source of income for farmers in upland communities.
Domingo Baquilan, agriculture officer, said planters in the towns of Tanudan, Tinglayan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Balbalan and upper Pinukpok have been benefitting from the demand for unoy, the Kalinga staple, sold at P100
to P120 per kilo. People visiting our province cannot leave without bringing home unoy or tasting our rice cakes, he told Manila Standard. Baquilan said Kalingas gourmet rice
is served in restaurants, hotels and at banquets during special occasions. Its aroma is likened to pandan when newly harvested. He said more than 2,500 hectares of farm land are devoted to unoy which is sown once a year. Unoy rice comes in white and brown varieties for table fare while the black and red glutinous variants go to making traditional rice cakes. We want to sustain the productivity of our unoy rice farmers, Baquilan said, citing assistance extended by the
Department of Agriculture particularly in producing organic fertilizer which help restore rather than deplete soil nutrients. Almost all farmers planting unoy rice have rejected using chemicals, sticking to traditional practice handed down through generations, he said. Baquilan said unoys prospects in the market are well noted given the growing number of health-conscious consumers who go for naturally produced food as shown in popular organic trade fairs and weekend markets in highly urbanized cities.
9 Chinese, 2 Britons rescued off Batanes

By Florante S. Solmerin
NINE Chinese and two British nationals oating on life savers after their yacht capsized were rescued Tuesday by the crew of a commercial cargo vessel in the vicinity of Itbayat Island in Batanes, Lt. Commander Armand Balilo, Coast Guard spokesman said. He said the survivors were taken to the CG unit in Cagayan province for medical checkup and documentation before being transported to Manila. Citing reports, Balilo said the crew of Easy Access encountered big waves while sailing from Hong Kong to Manila Bay. Sea water entered the vessel that led to its sinking, he said. Bad weather continues to prevail over Luzon even after the exit of typhoon Ambo (international codename Mawar) that left three children dead and six shermen missing, according to the National Risk Reduction and Management Council. Meanwhile, the weather agency is monitoring a low pressure area which will be called Butchoy in case it becomes a cyclone.
Governor receives award
BALERAurora Governor Bellaor Angara-Castillo received an international award by a Filipino-American community in recognition of her outstanding performance in public service. Angara-Castillo, also a former three-term congresswoman, was honored by the Filipino-American Community in Chicago in its Hall of Famers 2012 gala on its 18th anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Also awarded were llinois Secretary of State Jesse White (Man of the Year), Anthony Armada (excellence in executive leadership), Chicago news anchor Stacey Baca (excellence in media), renowned Orlando Cabalona Sr. (music) , Marilou Dangalan (excellence in nursing), Wilfredo Espiritu (excellence in entrepreneurship), Isabel Faircloth (education), Cynthia Flores (Woman of the Year), Mae Flores (arts and entertainment), Eleonor Mendoza-Gonzales (human spirit), Jason Lee (friend of the Filipino, Filipino heritage/culture), Rev. Carlos Llagas (community/spiritual leadership), Marilou McLaughlin (national community service), Edie Mesina (sports), Judge Jessica OBrien (public service), Dr. Leo Solito (medicine national), Dr. Santiago Toledo Jr. (excellence in medicine), John Ulajide (friend of the Filipino in business) and Lilia Mondonedo (model family). Ferdie G. Domingo
The sailors of Easy Access yacht which sank near Itbayat are greeted by wellwishers at the Navy headquarters. DANNY PATA
Irisan power plant cleared to join grid

By Jessica M. Bacud
TUBAThe Hedcor Irisan-1 Hydroelectric plant in Benguet has obtained its certicate of compliance, said the Energy Regulatory Commission. The ERC is glad that another plant has been completed and more so since it uses a renewable non-carbon gas emission source, chairwoman Zenaida Cruz-Ducut said. This will fortify the generation capacity of the country and can preempt events where power demand out-shadows supply. The commission issued Hedcor Inc. last May 14 a certicate for its 3.89 megawatt plant in Barangay Tadiangan. The entire output of Irisan 1 will be fed to Luzon grid through the 69 KV NGCP (National Grid Corporation of the Philippines) Aguyad Main Substation and will be sold to distribution utilities and other qualified buyers through bidding in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, according to Ducut. In a statement, Hedcor said the company and its afliates have complied as well with the market share limitation under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in October 1986, Hedcor is authorized to engage in the business of owning, developing, constructing, operating, repairing, and maintaining hydro-electric power plant systems, renewable and indigenous power generation plants and other types of power generation or converting stations, and to act as holding company or joint venture partners or investors in the business of developing, operating and/or owning power generation plants and/or converting stations. In a disclosure, Hedcor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Renewable Inc. of the Aboitiz Power Corp. under the Aboitiz conglomerate. The company is recognized as the largest developer and operator of mini-hydros in the country. The compliance certicate attests to a power plants viability for commercial operations, meeting environmental, technical and nancial standards. It is valid for ve years and subject to renewal six months before expiration date.
Dengue kills 14, downs 1,000

ZAMBOANGA CITYDengue cases here have reached at least 1,053 cases with 14 fatalities, authorities said. Dr. Rodelin Agbulos, City Health Ofcer, called on residents to continue cleaning up their surroundings to ght the outbreak which was declared last month. We appeal to the public to continue the campaign to search and destroy breeding places of dengue mosquitoes, he said. Agbulos said the outbreak level has remained, requiring health teams to make the rounds in villages every day. Abulos said a dengue summit will be held to mount a massive information drive on the prevention and control of dengue fever. Michael Vincent Cajulao
Achievers. Laguna Governor Jeorge E.R. Ejercito Estregan receives the Outstanding Government Service Award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc. joined by Aga Muhlach as Film Actor of the Year.
Bulacan farmers test fertilizer

PLARIDELA cooperative has pilot-tested in a model farm here a soil activator for rice and vegetables. The Technology Promotion Center of the Land Bank of the Philippines said results of validation plots showed increased yields following the application of Bioyodal from Berentsen and Ocampo Green Corp. The demonstration was conducted at the model farm run by members of the Plaridel Vegetable Growers Cooperative where various crops such as tomatoes, eggplants, chili, ampalaya and palay, the company said in a statement. The tests showed lower cost of farm imputs, increased yields (from 50 to 250 percent) resulting in increased prots, healthier plants, more nutritious crops and preservation of soil nutrients. The findings were announced by Julian Jimmy de la Cruz in a detailed report to BOGC president Roberto Ocampo. Given the positive results of the farm tests, we are excited at the prospects of helping boost our farmers productivity and improve their lot, he said. Rune Bergentsen, BOGC technical director, says Bioyodal, a stand-alone fertilizer compatible with chemical and organic fertilizers, provides more than 35 nutrients and microelements that reactivates microbial life, returns mineral equilibrium, activates xation of nutrients and naturally disinfects the soil. This in turn reinforces the growth of plants through ionization, protects the plants from extreme conditions to ensure optimum yields, Bergentsen said. Benjamin Baltazar, of the Department of Agriculture, and Eliona Pangil, of the Department of Agrarian Reform, commended the LandBank and BOGC for their extension service to Bulacan farmers. Mernilo Ocampo, Landbank vice president, said credit assistance is being made available to planters. Manufactured in Chile and exclusively distributed locally by Berentsen & Ocampo Green Corp., Bioyodal gained international acclaim as soil activator and fertilizer in organic farms certied by the Institute for Market Ecology, an international certifying body recognized and accepted by the European Union, American National Organic Program, Japanese Agricultural Standards and the Organic Certication Center of the Philippines.
Kasangga Party List Rep. Teodorico Ted Haresco assists House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. at the launching of Rolling Kusina during the Aklan Founding Day to promote entrepreneurship. Joining them are (from left) Pasay Rep. Emy Rubiano Calixto, Cavite 7th district Rep. Crispin Remulla, Nueva VIzcaya 4th district Rep. Rodolfo Antonino (partly hidden) and Northern Samar 1st district Rep. Raul Daza. MANNY PALMERO
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MANY of us dream of a house in the country with Tagaytay as a favored destination. Blessed with the cool mountain air, Tagaytay weather is characterized by having relatively low temperatures, low humidity and abundant rainfall. But many are also decrying the commercialization of Tagaytay, with the increase in mid and high-rise developments in the city known as the Philippines second summer capital.
When you envision a house in Tagaytay, its usually a log cabin or one thats built on a ridge overlooking the Taal Lake and Volcano. Anya Resort ad Residences aims to change that. Built on 5.7 hectares of rolling terrain, Anya is a private and exclusive residential enclave with a boutique luxury resort. Anya will be a quaint, private and secluded property, perfect for individuals looking for peace and quiet, said Santi Elizalde, senior vice president of Roxaco Land Corp., the developer of Punta Fuego Resorts. Roxaco bought the property from Vicky Maniquis. Anya Resort and Residences is a partnership between Roxaco and VJ Properties, Maniquis company. Tagaytay was growing at a pace faster than when I rst started having a house here. When people started to come, I felt I was too selsh to just keep it, said Maniquis, who has planted hundreds of tropical plants and trees. She had only one request to Roxaco and that is to minimize changes in the landscape and keep the plants and trees that have been in the property for years. I am happy that they are willing to construct around the trees and plants, said Maniquis. In Sanskrit, Anya means boundless and extraordinary and Elizalde said this is the experience that he hopes future homeowners and guests would have. Built on 5.7 hectares of rolling terrain, Anya is ideally located in a private and secluded portion of Tagaytay where lush greenery and foliage offer a natural screen from the outside world. Inside the exclusive community, city-weary urbanites can bask in open spaces and enjoy the environment even in the privacy of their own choice of dwelling. Roxaco offers three different house designs. At Anya Resort and Residences, residents will be given architectural templates, which will guide them in building their homes and provide solutions to better maximize the propertys
natural beauty. These models have been especially designed by Emmanuel A. Miana and Associates, the highly esteemed design and architectural rm of numerous high-prole development projects. The designs feature updated innovations on classical Asian tropical architecture that allow the combined pleasures of privacy and access to inviting vistas of the communitys natural ora and fauna. The silhouette of the homes is very Asian in style because of our desire to create a sense of mystique. We did that by imbuing the design with quiet and privacy. First, you have an opaque blanket of stone to conceal the inside. But inside, its a very open homea very warm home. On the inside, the spaces are mostly surrounded by glass, which opens to the ora and fauna outside. Each home looks and feels like its quietly coming out of the ground, said Miana. The seamless integration of the indoors with the peaceful and calm natural surroundings provides a haven to pamper the body, the mind and the senses. In addition, home designs have additional design features such as the living area which can be converted into a guest room, an option to expand depending on specic lot prole, a select menu of earth tone colors and a senior-friendly design alternative. Apart from these in-home features, the development also offers rst class facilities, amenities and
services to assure residents of a pampered and worry-free living experience. The Family Pavilion is designed with a large hall on the second oor, creating space and exibility for the families activities. It includes a master bedroom, opened-planned second oor, living and dining area, kitchen, four toilet and baths, laundry area, maids room, drivers room and a two-vehicle carport. Optional areas offered are plunge pool, cabana and lanai. The Resort Residence brings the familiarity of home to this tropical enclave as it follows a more traditional layout and is suitable for most families. It includes three bedrooms, living and dining area, kitchen, four toilet and baths, laundry area, maids room, drivers room and a two-vehicle carport. Optional areas offered are plunge pool, cabana and walkways. The Private Villa is a two-structure concept, wherein the lanais and plunge pool contribute to a luxurious outdoor space. It includes a master bedroom, living area convertible to bedroom, dining and kitchen area, three toilet and baths, laundry area, maids room, drivers room and twovehicle carport. The developments initial residential offering include 48 open lots, with sizes ranging from 400 to 450 sq m. For information, call 751.9535 or visit their Web site at www.anyaresort.com.
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By Dinna Chan Vasquez
Tonichi Nocom and Katrina JC Buendia, Jojie Lloren and Joey Ponce-Enrile Samson
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Marvin Agustin and Ayala Land, Inc vice president and head of operations Commercial Business Group Rowena Tomeldan
HERE comes the rain! Yet, even if the wet season may already be upon us, the memories of our fun summer continue to linger. Here are a couple of events I thoroughly enjoyedas I watched the elaborate fashion designs which paraded in front of us in the rst one, and the stellar line-up of retail giants that converged in the second one. Rocking the runway Metrowear featured 20 of the countrys top fashion designers, spanning two generations, who transformed various perceptions of eco-fashion into sleek and stylish pieces grouped into 3 themesAquatic, La Dolce Vita and 1950s. The innovative designers were Ferdi Abuel, Dennis Lustico, Veejay Floresca, John Herrera, Louis Claparols, Randy Ortiz, Cary Santiago, Sassa Jimenez, Ronaldo Arnaldo, Martin Bautista, Roland Alzate, Jojie Lloren, Francis Libiran, Mak Tumang, Joey Samson, Jerome Lorico, JC Buendia, Kermit Tesoro, A v e l Bacudio, and Eric de los S a n t o s . Metro played up the unique afnity between fashion and music by putting onstage the Pinoy rock actsKjwan, Wolfgang, Callalily and Rico Blancowho separately performed their top hits as the army of attractive models oated and swirled around them, aunting Creation by the beautiful fashion designs. Mak Tumang
PBB Grand Winner Slater Young wearing a tuxedo by designer JC Buendia
wearing a creation by Avel Bacudio
Kim Chiu wearing a creation by Francis Libiran
Zanjoe Marudo wearing a tuxedo by Cary Santiago
Marco Polo Hotels vice president for project development Ting Wah, Marco Polo Hotels president Steve Kleinschmidt, Xin Tian Ti president and chief executive ofcer Samuel Po and chairman Victor Co during the signing of the agreement between Marco Polo Hotels and Xin Tian Ti Development Corporation
Bea Alonzo, Ben Chan and Miguel Glifford Chu with Carlie de Murga Pastor and Nate Burkey
Fertuna Holdings vice president Leonardo Dayao, Ayala Land, Inc. president Tony Aquino, SBMA chairman Bobby Garcia, Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Olongapo City Mayor James Bong Gordon Jr., and Ayala Land, Inc. executive vice president and group head Bobby Dy.
I LOVE MARLEY
The House of Marley, a collection of premium, earth-friendly personal audio products, has nally made its way to Manila. Founded by Rohan Marley, the sixth of Bobs 11 children, every product embodies the spirit of the late Bob Marley.
THE NEW CHILEAN WINE REGION

All Casa Marin wines come from the recently created village wine region, the Lo Abarca from the San Antonio Valley of the mother D.O. Aconcagua.
The unique fashion event was for the benet of Sagip Kapamilya, a division of ABS-CBN Foundation, to help nance the rehabilitation projects for those affected by recent natural calamities. Co-produced by EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, which recently marked its 20th anniversary, the event was also in celebration of Metro magazines 23rd anniversary. Nautical scene A sea of guests in red, white and blue trooped to Harbor Point, the newest lifestyle destination of Ayala Land, at Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The three-story, 6.5-hectare development offers the best of retail, dining, and entertainment in the area. Merchants, guests and the press were given a tour of the vast complex, which affords a wealth of retail choices, offering both local and foreign brands. On hand to welcome hundreds of eager visitors were Ayala Corp. chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, president Tony Aquino, executive vice president Bobby Dy, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chairman Bobby Garcia, and Olongapo City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. Seamlessly blending the indoors with the outdoors, Harbor point highlights people-oriented spaces. The Activity Center will be the central feature of the mall, and the Riverwalk, which is a 1-km jogging path parallel to the Subic Bay channel, will be a favorite of those practicing an active lifestyle. Bulletin board Marco Polo Hotels Co-Venture. Together with Xin Tian Ti Development Corp., Marco Polo Hotels will open a 313-room Marco Polo Ortigas hotel in 2014. The contemporary 5-star property will offer a spectacular view of the city center and will have direct access to Meralco Avenue. It will also have its signature Continental Club oor that serves exclusive and unrivalled privileges to its valued clients. ----------O---------YOUR WEEKEND CHUCKLE: Why are wives more dangerous than the Maa? The latter wants either your money or your life; the former wants both! ----------O---------For feedback, Im at bobzozobrado@gmail.com CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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By Arian Vina L. Sarmiento
I love
THE legendary Jamaican Reggae singer Bob Marley sang One

good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain, and with the House of Marley, music will denitely be embraced by people all over the world.
The House of Marley, a collection of premium, earth-friendly personal audio products, has nally made its way to Manila. Founded by Rohan Marley, the sixth of Bob's 11 children, every product embodies the spirit of the late well-loved singer. "When you wear [Marley] headphones, it tells people what you stand for. My father spread messages of love, hope, unity and peace through his music and it is our family's responsibility and mission to bring his vision to a new generation," says Rohan. All The House of Marley audio products are created with a focus on using sustainable products in addition to providing exceptional sound that the Marley family is proud to call its own. Rohan says, "We want to give people new ways to experience the sounds of their favorite songs, while giving back to the people and the planet through our non-prot organization, ILove.org. Our father taught us [that in] everything we do [we have] to give back, to complete the circle. It's not enough to make earthfriendly products; we need to support programs that do good and take action". The ILove.org, pioneered by the Marley family, is dedicated to spreading Bob Marley's message of unity and peace by lifting up a new generation of "young gongs" to strike the hammer for charities, causes, and ideas that can change the world with a focus on youth, planet, and peace. Five percent of the annual prots of The House of Marley organization is donated to the ILove.org. Alon Kaufman, chief executive of
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Karen Pamintuan listening to good vibrations
The House of Marley says "it has been a fantastic experience taking The House of Marley from country to country and seeing how the universal messages of peace, love and unity transcend all languages and cultures,". Manila welcomes Marley The House of Marley enters the Filipino market with an exciting new collection of earbuds and earphones at a reasonable price, allowing all music lovers to enjoy the sounds that make them move better. "Filipinos are known all over the world for their love for music and laidback happy lifestyle. Thats why we didnt think twice about bringing Marley to Manila, said Michael Dypico, chairman and chief executive of JERM Marketing Inc., the exclusive distributor of The House of
Marley in the Philippines. The Marley Jammin' collection exudes various colorful and vibrant styles, as well as a solid performance designed for "young gongs". The collection consists of a variety of headphones in different colors including People Get Ready, Smile Jamaica and Positive Vibration headphones from the Jammin' collection. The House of Marley, besides expanding its Marley audio line, will stay true to its lifestyle roots by introducing watches, bags and other accessories this year in the worldwide market. To inquire about House of Marley in the Philippines, call JERM Marketing Inc. (JMI) at +63.2.838.1631 or email marley@jerm.com.ph. Additional information is available at: www.thehouseofmarley.com.
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Smart holds Sarangani bayside run to protect marine life

LEADING wireless services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) recently supported Sarangani provinces biggest festival through a fun run that helps preserve and protect marine life in Sarangani Bay and Davao Gulf. Held during the 2012 Sarangani Bay Festival, Smarts Run for the Environment which was hosted by the provincial government of Sarangani gathered more than 300 runners from the SOCCSKSARGEN region and Davao City. We would like to thank the runners who participated in this years Run for the Environment for responding to our call to help preserve marine life, said Atty. Maria Jane Paredes, head of Smarts Public Affairs in Visayas and Mindanao. Their participation and support means we can continue our efforts in saving and protecting the sea species that thrive in Mindanao waters. Funds contributed by the runners will be donated to World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines who have partnered with Smart in programs to rehabilitate the Davao Gulf, home of the endangered dugongs and sea turtles. Part of the proceeds will also be donated to the Sarangani Bay Fund for the Environment. Sarangani Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez said they have been holding Sarangani Bay Festival for the past 7 years and activities like Run for the Environment are in line with their goals to protect and promote the bay. We do not want to end up like other bays which have become extremely dirty, people are discouraged from swimming in them, said Dominguez. We would like to promote and preserve Sarangani Bay so that future generations can enjoy and benet from it. We are continuously helping in the protection of our waters through our partnership with WWF, said Paredes. All Smart subscribers can help with our efforts to save the seas by sending donations through their cellphones. They just have to text WWF to 4483 for complete details and instructions. Sarangani Bay is a 230-km stretch of shoreline that is not only a major source of seafood but is also a fast-rising center of marine eco-tourism in the country. It is one of the areas that Smart is supporting as part of its corporate social responsibility programs for the preservation and protection of the environment.
Hamilo Coast, WWF lend a hand for eco sustainability
Hamilo Coast senior assistant vice-president, Star Tuason joins the mangrove-planting activity.
Smart Run starting line
Aside from helping protect the endangered sea animals habitat, long-term goals in the Davao Gulf and Sarangani Bay areas include implementing a tagging system for the dugongs and promoting sustainable eco-tourism in the region. This unique run at Gumasa, Glan, Sarangani, one of the countrys southernmost beach areas, gave the runners a chance to experience the view and learn about the efforts to conserve and promote the famous bay. After the race, the runners, orga-
nizers and sponsors led by Alcantara Group of Companies, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the local government units released 100,000 bangus fry into the waters of Sarangani Bay as part of their Fish Restocking Project. Mangrove propagules were also turned over to the local officials of Barangay Tuyan in Malapatan and Barangay Maribulan, in the Sarangani capital Alabel.
Environmental conservation are the buzzwords of this initiative and the candidates of the recently concluded Ms. Philippines-Earth 2012 pageant were eager to make it happen as they made their way to the shores of Hamilo Coast. Gathering in one of the countrys most premier leisure destinations, Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast played host to over twenty beauties who readily rolled up their sleeves for eco-sustainability and did their part
through a mangrove-planting initiative spearheaded by Hamilo Coast together with its long-standing partner, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in the Philippines. Sharing the same commitment for the environment were the candidates who shared their personal environmental advocacy. Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast is for residents and members only. For inquiries please call 02-8580333 or visit www.hamilocoast.com.
Be the master of fun

JOLLIBEE is treating boys and girls to new loads of fun with the Jollibee Kids Meal Carnival Collection. Join Jollibee and the whole gang Hetty, Yum, Popo, and Twirlie on an exciting carnival adventure with these awesome toysRing Shooter, Smash n Rise and Ramp Roller. Take a shot with the Ring Shooter. Place the ring on the launcher, then press the lever and release to send the hoop shooting toward the target. Twist the knob at the back to move the goal and make play time more fun for you and your playmate. Go straight to the top with the Smash n Rise. Hit the star with the hammer and see your favorite Jollibee mascots appear. Smash it hard enough to hit the highest score and see Jollibee pop out from the top of the tower. Slide into a jolly time with the Ramp Roller. Place the slide on its stand to the height you prefer. Load the ball and let it slide to the center of the ring to get big points. Bring home the Jollibee and Friends Carnival Collection for free with every purchase of a Jollibee Kids Meal. Choose among the Yumburger Meal (P80), Spaghetti Meal (P80), 4-piece Chicken Nugget Crunchers Meal (P95), and 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal (P99).
A delicious school year ahead

For one school life is a little brighter, a little better this new school year, thanks to Kraft Foods Philippines. Kraft Foods recently unveiled the Year 1 results of its five-year Adopta-School program. Under this initiative, the Company adopted Sampaloc Site II Elementary in Paraaque City for 5 years of intervention programs for nutrition, literacy and teacher training. These are widely acknowledged areas which public elementary schools need assistance on. With this focus, the program hopes to transform the school into one of the top 5 in the City by 2015. A little today, means a lot for tomorrow. Kraft Foods strategy focuses on creating partnerships and programs that address the problems of today and make a difference for tomorrow, explains KFP General Manager Sudip Mall. Our 5-Year Adopt-a-School program aims to address daily problems. Like helping a child whose stomach is growling so much he cannot listen to his teacher. Or assisting a student who stares listlessly at a book and sees only a jumble of words.
PMFTC holds Run for a Scholar

PMFTC Inc. led by its president Chris Nelson (middle) joined more than 2,000 runners in the rst American Chamber Foundations (AmCham) rst fun run dubbed 'Run for a Scholar,' to raise funds to support the education of indigent individuals. PMFTC got a Certicate of Recognition for having the biggest number of runners. The sports activity was held in Taguig City recently.
Teachers of Kraft Foods adopted school benetted from ve different learning courses which ranged from integrating computer use in everyday lessons to improved subject matter instruction.
It is with this sustainable change in mind that Kraft Foods has created a combination of programs for nutrition, literacy and teacher training. Through these and efforts to make change systemic for the school in the next four more years, Kraft Foods is condent in the difference the program can make. And the results for Year 1 of the program are great indications of this achievement. At the end of the feeding
period, the beneciaries showed remarkable improvement. For 8 out of 9 months, students who received the squash bread achieved 100% school attendance. The absences in that one month were attributed to dengue cases. Furthermore, almost all of them showed improvement from being undernourished to having normal weight. To nd out the other ways Kraft Foods makes today delicious, visit www.kraftfoods.ph
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Discovering the latest Chilean wine region

CASA MARIN is a young wine company fast turning heads in the international wine circle. Aside from the consistent 90+ scores from Robert Parkers Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator, and several competition trophies from many distinguished international competitions, the winery also reached a new apex with its Winery of the Year recognition by the Wines of Chile - the Association of Chilean Wineries, for its outstanding contribution to the Chilean wine industry abroad. Casa Marin was founded at the start of this millennium by businesswoman and veteran winemaker Maria Luz Marin (formerly with wine goliath Vina San Pedro), and assisted by husband Andres Schloss and their son, second generation winemaker Felipe Marin. Maria Luz Marin also happens to be one of the pioneering women in the wine eld having started way back in 1976. Casa Marins rst harvest was just in 2003. This small Chilean winery produces a relatively miniscule but all premium 20,000 cases (9 L) of wines annually and only from their own estate grown grapes. Ninety percent of this volume goes to the export market. Lo Abarca village All Casa Marin wines come from the recently created village wine region, the Lo Abarca from the San Antonio Valley of the mother D.O. Aconcagua. With its creation as a sub D.O. around 2005, Lo Abarca is ofcially Chiles closest vineyards to the Pacic Ocean just 4 kilometers away from the ocean. Lo Abarca as a whole is around 100 hectares in size, with Casa Marin owning half of the area, and plantings in 40 hectares of their 50 hectares property at the moment. Casa Marin is also the only winery in Lo Abarca and has in fact lobbied and helped create the Lo Abarca sub D.O. that appears in their labels, together with the San Antonio Valley appellation since its accreditation. Lo Abarca being situated in ideal topography and with perfect soil for wine, has long been in the radar of the big Chilean wineries, but the village is viewed to be too difcult due to tough access to water sources, very steep hills, and its small arable area. Casa Marin makes seven wines at present, including Pinot Noir, Syrah, two different Sauvignon Blancs, and white varime taste even when I was still a little girl. I guess back then I already acquired a taste for wine. I also love the countryside so much, that it became almost natural that I will eventually be tendering to vineyards. Author: Why Lo Abarca and how are the challenges behind this region? Maria: My father bought land in Lo Abarca when I was six years old, and since then I already loved this village. It is also quite convenient because of its proximity to the national capital of Santiago, around an hour plus drive only by car. Casa Marin may have started in the 2000s, but I was already looking at this area long before and started planting in 1996. Back then we could not even get approval from the government to allow us to do this. We started literally with nothing. Only eucalyptus trees surround Lo Abarca but we were resolute. And I knew this area can make outstanding wines. With the success of our wines, the next step is for us to get our own D.O. Lo Abarca classication. Author: Casa Marin has probavarietals are my personal preferred wines. But also at the same time, I want us to be different from everyone else. I think we are the rst to do Sauvignon Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer in Chile, and now there are a few wineries doing or about to do these varietals too. Also, I feel our unique terroir and very low temperature during grapes ripening stages favor the varietals I chose. Author: What is your dream wine to make? Maria: I would love to do Albario in the future. I really love this varietal and think that our region can do a good version of this wine. (*authors note: Albario is the solo varietal made in the Galician D.O. of Rias Baixas in Spain, and is also made into Vino Verde wines in Portugal) Tasting Notes I tasted the Casa Marin Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, already considered the most awarded Chilean Sauvignon Blanc in the world, when I had dinner with Maria and Andres in Makati, then tried their entire range when I went to their table at the Wines of Chile tasting
etals rarely seen in Chilean wines, like Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Gris. Casa Marin does not do Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere, found in almost every Chilean wine brand. All Casa Marin wines are single vineyard wines to manifest the intrinsic terroir each vineyard has to offer. Interview with Maria Luz Marin I was very fortunate to meet Casa Marin founder Maria Luz Marin and spouse Andres Schloss in their rst visit to the Philippines a week or so ago. Despite jetlag and 48 hours of travel from various connecting points to come over, the jovial couple was very nice and accommodating when I met up with them at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.
Casa Marin Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc - Chiles most awarded Sauvignon Blanc
Casa Marin owner and winemaker Maria Luz Marin at HK VinExpo
Author: What made you interested in wine and winemaking? Maria: My interest began when I was really young. My father likes and drinks a lot of wine and he lets
bly the most atypical wine portfolio for any Chilean winery I have ever known or heard of. Why did you end up choosing these varietals? Maria: Actually all these grape
room at the just concluded VinExpo Hong Kong. All wines I tasted were quite good across the board and here are my three favorites: Casa Marin Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lo Abarca, D.O. San Antonio Valley 2011 `subtle grassy nose, with peach, apple and mineral notes, nice delicious fruit acid, some zz, and lovely dry inty nish; a very clean and elegant style Sauvignon Blanc Casa Marin Casona Vineyard Gewurztraminer, Lo Abarca, D.O. San Antonio Valley 2011 `very pronounced anise on the nose, with lychee avor, white pepper, lovely tangy acids, and a cool spicy nish; while there is no Chilean Gewurztraminer to benchmark this on, it is absolutely a marvel to drink even compared with the famous Alsacian versions Casa Marin Miramar Vineyard Syrah, Lo Abarca, D.O. San Antonio Valley 2009 `super luscious nose of plum and red berries, with undertones of vanilla and licorice, nice complexity, excellent creamy texture with soft tannins and a
lovely round nish; this is quite different in a positive way from even my favorite Chilean Syrah wines from Montes Casa Marin is still not in the country and they are looking for good wine importers not only in the Philippines, but also in other parts of Asia to represent them. Wines from Casa Marin will most likely retail locally (estimate from CIF, taxes and importers margin) at around $25 for their whites, and $50 for their reds - denitely very premium wines and much higher than majority of the Chilean wines in the market. Casa Marin represents only the upper echelon wines of Chile. If interested, please contact Andres Schloss at schloss@schloss.cl. For comments, inquiries, wine event coverage, wine consultancy and other wine related concerns, please e-mail me at protegeinc@ yahoo.com. I am a proud member of the Federation Internationale des Journalists et Ecrivains du Vin et des Spiritueux or FIJEV since 2010. You can also follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sherwinlao.
Tri United Marks Scorching start of Triathlon Season

TRI Uniteds opening leg at Plaiya Laiya attracted about 250 triathletes. The second leg is scheduled for June 30 and July 1, also at Playa Laiya in San Juan, Batangas. National team top triathlete 20-year-old Nikko Huelgas topped the elite category of the 1-km swim, 30-km bike and 7.5km run competition in one hour and 30 minutes. This is my rst Tri United and I really had a great time as it was very well organized. I enjoyed the easy 1K swim, the water condition was excellent. The bike leg was a bit tough because there were rough roads along the way. But overall it was great fun, said Huelgas, who was seventh placer at the Asian Triathlon Championship in Japan. Kevin Eijan Santos, the reigning Philippine National Games junior champion, clocked 1:39 for second place. National team coach George Vilog, who came in two minutes later, nished third. Unilab Active Health triathlon team led by Unilab president and chief executive Clinton Hess and executives Alex Panlilio and Lester Castillo also competed. The other members of the team are: Ani De Leon Brown, Bic Ferreria, Bull Runner Jaymie Pizarro, Dan Brown, Mike Vaca, Ed Inocentes, Paolo Abrera, Jake De Guzman, Adel Samson, Javy Olives, Martin Carandang. We are very happy with the turnout. It was a good mix of seasoned triathletes and beginners. The participants are generally satised with the routes, the weather cooperated, and Playa Laiya provided a great venue, said Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health. The top three in the team competition (based on aggregate time of 10 fastest members) were PLDT Bike king, Unilab Active Health and T12 Camelbak Tri Team. Winners in their respective age categories are: Jaime Navarro and Kim Kilgroe (18-24), Martin Carandang and Jayline Balatibat (25-29), Andy Leuterio and Alessandra Gonzalez (30-34), Dan Brown and Ani Brown (3539), Rayzon Galdonez and Berns Tan (40-44), RJ Lorenzo (45-49), Celma Hitalia (45-above), Rune Stroem (50-54), and Artemio Engracia Jr. (55-above). Top finishers Dan Brown and Andy Leuterio, triathletes and coaches, also lauded the organizers of Tri United. The bike part was quite challenging though. I have three students who joined the event as well. We had an enjoyable time, said Leuterio. Brown, who is one of the brand ambassadors of Unilab Active Health, said Tri United proved once again that there is a very high interest in triathlon in the country. Brown added that most of the participants of The Next Step Tri Clinic sponsored by Unilab Active Health joined Tri United. One more running clinic is scheduled for May 23 at the Unilab gym in Mandaluyong. Some of the Next Step Athletes, according to Brown, who joined Tri United were: Clinton Hess, Mike Vaca, Marge Buot, August Benedicto, Carlo Pedregoza, Team Greentennial Relay and Ani De Leon Brown. Tri United was sponsored by Alaxan FR, Enervon HP, I-ON Energy Drink, Hydrite, Landco, Bikeking, Pocari Sweat, Timex Crystal Clear, Orbea, Runners World, Mens Health, Womens Health, Weekend Warrior and SwimBikeRun.ph. Photos and race results can be seen at www.unilabactivehealth.com.
The Countrys Pride. Philippine team member Nikko Huelgas bagged the Elite Male title in the Tri United opening leg in Playa Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. Waiting for him at the nish line are (from left): Clinton Campos Hess, president and chief executive of Unilab; Zeny Mejias, Unilab Active Health ofcer; Alex Panlilio, division vice president of Unilab Consumer Health and Lester Castillo; sports event executive of Unilab Active Health.
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 6, 2012 Isah V. Red, Editor standard.showbiz@gmail.com
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Mainstream stars go indie
SOME struggling actors are still at it in dropping their clothes or doing provocative scenes in independent icks hoping that they could get the attention of big movie producers and hotshot talent managers for that elusive big break in show business. This common scenario is still evident behind the making of sleazy lms, but on the other end spectrum, indies serve as playground for experimental and unconventional works. Also, indies are haven both to showbiz wannabes and to those who have lost their sheen in the dog-eat-dog world of mainstream entertainment. Interestingly the trend on the indie landscape is slightly beginning to change. Established talents are roped in even without a big contract involved. Judy Ann Santos for example, was convinced to join Eugene Domingo, Iza Calzado and Agot Isidro in a Cinemalaya entry by Jose Javier Reyes. In one of her interviews, Judy Ann said that movie entitled Mga Mumunting Lihim is something refreshing and outof-the box. Another bankable star, Gerald Anderson, is in his rst indie lm, El Brujo. Gerald plays an off-beat role. In the teaser we saw online, Gerald looks rough, a typical action star. Most mainstream talents that have already dabbled in indie movies have one thing in common. They want freedoma total control of the character they portray, which they cannot normally do when they are cast in a mainstream lm. And because most award giving bodies now recognize independent lms, this probably is one of the exciting advantages that draws our stars to venture into low budget indies. Admit it or not, the prestige of being called best actor or best actress good fodder for their already bloated egos. In another sad episode in Philippine cinema, GMA Films has decided to blow up the character of Ogie Alcasid in a Bubble Gang segment into a motion picture. Like what they did with Yaya and Angelina, the producers are banking on the supposed popularity of Boy Pick Up wishing that it could translate into decent box ofce gures. The lm centers, of course, on Boy Pick Up, the legendary champion of the Pikapista underground battles, who lives a solitary life with his pet goldsh. He meets the love of his life when he applies as a pastry chef and sees Angel (Solenn Heussaf). Add a little conict in between and some pick up lines and thats the whole story. We know for sure that Ogie Alcasid and the rest of the cast of Boy Pick Up: The Movie only want to bring wholesome entertainment but this whole thing does not seem to help the problem of the dying industry. We would rather see Ogie in an indie movie than starring in comedy inspired by lame ideas. Anne Curtis is taking a one-month leave in Showtime because of a better opportunity and exposure overseas. Anne is currently doing a Hollywood movie with a working title Blood Ransom. The story of the lm starts when a Filipino immigrant hiding in America, is forced into a plot a kidnapping. The simple plan is for the main character to abduct his American bosss young girlfriend but the plot goes terribly wrong when his accomplices botch up the entire plan. This movie is directed by Filipino-American Francis dela Torre, the same director that helmed Subject: I Love You, which starred Jericho Rosales.
Ogie Alcasid as Boy Pick Up
Small screen characters

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THEY are Friday nights toast of TV viewingOgie Alcasid and Michael V. In the long-running gag show on GMA Network, they play a variety of funny characters, among them Boy Pick Up, a segment that has become staple in the show.
Now, with the popularity of the segment, GMA Films in partnership with Regal Entertainment Inc. decided to translate the wacky and addicting antics of Alcasid to the big screen now in theaters as Boy Pick-Up: The Movie. Alcasid reprises the character of Boy Pick-Up with an expanded storyline. He expresses his excitement on playing the title role for the rst time after being in the industry for over 25 years as he is also thrilled to work with Solenn H e u s -
saff who will be his leading lady in the movie. Ogie is all praises for Solenns talent and maturity as an actress and declares that she is a revelation in Boy Pick-Up: The Movie. He equally admires the acting chops of award-winning actor Dennis Trillo as Gabbs/Bagwis, Boy Pick-Ups greatest rival in the pickup battle showdown. Apart from Alcasid and Trillo, other stars populating the big screen version of Boy Pick-Up are Sam Pin-
to, Gwen Zamora, Jackie Rice, Ellen Adarna, and Sarah Lahbati. Also joining them are Antonio Aquitania, Boy 2 Quizon, Diego, Moymoy Palaboy, Eri Neeman, Pepe Smith, and Lilia Cuntapay. Michael V, Asian TV Best Comedy Actor and Ogies longtime friend, makes a special participation as McBits. In the lm, there is an underground battle among Pikapistas and Boy Pick-Up remains to be the all-time, undefeated champion in wooing the
gorgeous Neneng B (Pinto). Despite his fame and legend, Boy Pick-Up lives a normal and solitary life. When his landlady asks Boy to love her in exchange for several months of rent due, Boy is forced to look for a new job. Boy applies as a pastry chef in Heavens Bakeshop, a bakery owned by Angel (Heusaff), and falls head over heels in love with her. Unknown to Boy, a dark force known as Bagwis (Dennis) is operating under his nose to destroy him and his love life in order to defeat him in the pikapista battles. How will Boy emerge from the darkness? Who will help him succeed? And how will he regain his foothold of the Pikapista championship crown? Now, only one question remains: Bakit? Viva Concerts and Events turns the spotlight on original Filipino talents in 70s and 80s Relieved. Starring the powerhouse cast of Eugene Villaluz, Jacqui Magno, Ding Mercado, Pat Castillo and Joey Albert, the concert will be held at the Music Museum in Greenhills on June 29 and July 6. Top-notched performers Eugene, Jacqui, Ding, Pat and Joey are acknowledged concert and recording icons in the Philippines. Eugene, and Ding started out as part of the famous group The New Minstrels while Pat and Jacqui were with the also popular Circus Band. Eugene, Ding Jackie and Pat have lately been busy with 70s Relived. The concert series has been playing to full houses for nearly a year with fans, who could not seem to have enough of these performers reliving the hits of the 70s era. For this new show they have decided to also explore the music of the 80s. Joining them in the show will be singing sweetheart Joey Albert who now lives in Canada but would from time to time do special shows in the Philippines. She was also a member of The New Minstrels before she went solo. Tickets to 70s and 80s Relived are now available at the Music Museum and at Ticketworld. Ticket prices are Gold P3,000; Silver P2,000; and Bronze P1,000. Call Viva Concerts at 6877236 for inquiries.
70s and 80s hits relived
Boy Pick Up
Take a trip down memory lane as the 70s and 80s stars unite in a show at the Music Museum
Go Play Your Way, say Sarah, Gerald

SARAH Geronimo, Gerald Anderson and Vice Ganda are all in full swing these days. While they have different stories to share with their supporters, they denitely dreamed big to have things their way. Like Sarah, Gerald, and Vice Ganda, you too can have things your way just by being Globeconnected. For the rst time ever, Globe Prepaid allows you to go play and make your own prepaid promo bundled with text, call, and mobile browsing services available in different prices and validity periods, giving you the exibility to design your promo thats t for your needs. Start your go play experience by dialing *143# on your Globe mobile phone. *143# is the newest and easiest quickservice menu from Globe that allows subscribers to register to various promos without having to memorize registration codes and access numbers. Other exciting features available in *143# are access to billing and load details, GCASH and sharea-load services, and a complete list of your all-time favorite Globe promos, which now includes the newest Go Play promos from Globe Prepaid. Go All Net Combo like Sarah G to stay in touch with your friends from all networks in whatever way you desire: texting, calling or mobile browsing. With All Net Combo, you get unlimited texts to Globe, TM, Smart, Talk N Text, Sun and Red Mobile, 60 minutes of calls (50 minutes of calls to Globe/TM and 10 minutes of calls to other networks), and 5MB of consumable mobile browsing, giving you full access to all networks and not just with one, two or three! Go play with All Net Combo and avail of the one-day variant for P30, three-day variant for P80, seven-day variant for P150, or 30-day variant for P600. If all your pals are Globe and TM subscribers, then register to Unli All Trio like your favorite heartthrob Gerald, providing you with unlimited texts and calls to Globe/TM, as well as unlimited access to mobile browsing. All Unli Trio is valid for one, three, seven and 30 days for P60, P150, P350, and P1,400 respectively. But if you need a promo that gives you text and calls without expiry, then you will be excited to know that the most-sought after Immortal offer is back. Go Immortal like Vice G, now available in two variants: the Immortal Trio* offer which has 50 texts to Globe/TM, ve texts to other networks, and ve minutes of calls to Globe/TM available for only P25. Also available is the Immortal Text* offer, which comes with 25 texts to Globe/TM and ve texts to other networks for only P15. Both Immortal promos can be enjoyed with no expiration or validity dates. Budget-conscious subscribers can also go play with Unli Tingi, a prepaid promo that bundles unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited mobile browsing for only P5, valid for one hour, with registration open from 7 a.m.-9 a.m. daily. Enjoy these *143#-exclusive promos from Globe Prepaid and go play by choosing and making your own prepaid promo. To get a hand of the Go Play experience, dial *143# on your mobile phone and press call. Choose 1 for Choose Your Promo, pick your All Net, Unli All Trio or Immortal promo, and then select the validity you want. To know more about the different Go Play promos, visit www.globe.com.ph/prepaid. *Up to 100 Immortal texts and 10 minutes of Immortal calls can be accumulated at any one time.
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