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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS IN BAGUIO –

The festive holiday spirit is very much
in the air in Baguio City as colorful
VOL. 492 No. 04  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013 6 SECTIONS R18.00 IN METRO MANILA Christmas lanterns are paraded by
costumed students from St. Louis
University as part of their celebration
of their school’s 102nd Foundation Day
yesterday. (Rizaldy Comanda)

Power Rate Hike Looms Oil Companies Implement Hefty Fuel Price Hike
UN Launches Fresh Appeal
For Philippines Typhoon Aid By JUN RAMIREZ
and MYRNA M. VELASCO
privileges.
This was learned yesterday on
yesterday Revenue Memorandum
Circular (RMC) No. 74-2013 that
the day oil companies implemented explains the tax liabilities of ECs
By AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE of super-typhoon Haiyan (locally Power rates in provinces ser- hefty increase in the prices of their registered with the National Elec-
and ROY CA. MABASA
named “Yolanda”), which smashed viced by electric cooperatives fuel products. trification Administration relative to
into the Philippines last month, (ECs) are expected to rise after The possibility of power rate hike BIR Ruling No. 398-2013 issued early
The United Nations refugee leaving nearly 7,500 people dead or the Bureau of Internal Revenue surfaced after BIR Commissioner this month.
agency has launched a fresh appeal missing. (BIR) withdrew their tax exemption Kim S. Jacinto Henares signed (Turn to page 6)
for emergency aid for survivors (Turn to page 14)

SC Dismisses Petition To Stop

Investigation Of PDAF Scam
By REY G. PANALIGAN
Donations to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)
for the victims of super-typhoon “Yolanda” coursed through
The Supreme Court (SC) yester- the Manila Bulletin as of December 3, 2013:
day dismissed a petition seeking to
Mary Rose Jimenez - in kind
stop the Office of the Ombudsman Raffy, Gab, and Mia Jimenez - in kind
from proceeding with its preliminary
investigation on the criminal charges Donations may be sent to the Manila Bulletin main office at Muralla
against several persons, three of them corner Recoletos Streets, Intramuros, Manila, or to any of its branches
incumbent senators, in connection nationwide. All donations will be immediately turned over
with the alleged misuse of the Prior- to the PRC for the victims of the calamity.
ity Development Assistance Fund
(PDAF), also known as pork barrel. POMERANZ AT
RIZAL PARK
CHINESE DONATION – Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Richard Gordon (right) (Turn to page 14) – Grammy
shakes hands with Chinese Ambassador Ma Ke Qing outside the PRC building on Award-winning
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila, yesterday. In behalf of the Chinese Embassy, Ma American
donated three payloader trucks (in background) to the PRC to help in the clearing singer-
operations in areas hit hard by super-typhoon ‘Yolanda.’ (Regie D. Mason)
PNoy Scores songwriter
David
Pomeranz (in

De Lima: Probe Of Biazon ‘Negativism’ dark shirt) rides

the calesa at
the Rizal Park
By GENALYN D. KABILING yesterday.
Has Aquino’s Blessings Pomeranz will
hold a free
President Benigno S. Aquino concert for
By LEONARD D. POSTRADO (BOC) commissioner Rozzano “Ruffy” III chided the media’s penchant for the victims of
super-typhoon
Biazon in connection with the alleged “negativism” in the coverage of re- ‘Yolanda’ on
President Benigno S. Aquino III misuse of his Priority Development cent calamities, saying the nameless Friday, Dec.
has given the National Bureau of Assistance Fund (PDF) or pork barrel people who exerted efforts to ease 6, at the Rizal
Park Open Air
Investigation (NBI) his blessings to in- fund despite being his political ally. suffering have been forgotten. Auditorium. (Ali
vestigate resigned Bureau of Customs (Turn to page 14) (Turn to page 15) Vicoy)

NEWS BUSINESS B-1 ENTERTAINMENT D-1

PNOY ON THE POLITICAL • Commission Wants Eugene Debunks

CAREER OF KRIS AND An updated partial Competition Luzon
partly cloudy to at times cloudy

MAR – President Aquino official list of confirmed Claim Payments With Ai Ai

w/ isolated rainshowers

hinted he does not want

casualties (from Expedited By partly cloudy to at times cloudy w/
previously unidentified Visayas
his sister Kris Aquino to All Insurance Eugene Domingo counts isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
persons) due to super- comedian Ai Ai delas Alas
get into politics. He also typhoon ‘Yolanda’ as of Companies among her closest friends partly cloudy to at times cloudy w/
Mindanao isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
said the Liberal Party is not 6 a.m., Dec. 3, 2013, as in show business. They
grooming Interior and Local provided by the National • $120-B Export have worked together
partly cloudy to at times cloudy w/
Target Pushed Back several times in the Manila
Government Secretary Disaster Risk Reduction past with Domingo isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms
Manuel Roxas II for the and Management Council usually cast as side- Temperature Range: 23.0oC - 31.0oC
presidency. and compiled by MB • Seoul Provides kick to the Comedy
Research is on Page 17. $500-M Credit Line Queen. Tides: High: 0:00 0.00 Sunrise: 6:06 a.m.
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By BEN ROSARIO

A congressional inquiry into the “miss-

ing, fake and unregistered Special Allot-
ment Release Order” was sought yester-
day by the House minority bloc following an
admission by Speaker Feliciano Belmonte
Jr. that a congressional staff could be the
source of one bogus document illegally
authorizing disbursements from a non-
existent P879-million government fund.
Abakada Rep. Jonathan de la Cruz, a
member of the House independent minor-
ity bloc, filed House Resolution 564 urging
the Committee on Good Government and
Accountability to dig into the controversy.
De la Cruz’s move came a day after
Belmonte admitted that an employee of the
Committee on Appropriations was identi-
fied as the source of a fake SARO.
Belmonte later corrected himself by
clarifying that the “photocopy of the fake
SARO” came from Emmanuel Raza, a
staff member of Zamboanga City Rep.
Lilia Nuno.
The involvement of appropriations pan-
el staff Jose Badong was merely to provide
information to Raza that he knew a certain
Bong Pelonio, chief of staff of Cagayan Rep.
Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso, to whom Raza
handed over the SARO.

Charity
PAGE 10 Fashion Gala
Event Set
Always do your best – at home, in school, at work, but never at the expense
The Runway of others.
for Hope will be holding a
charity fashion gala event for the benefit of
the survivors of super-typhoon “Yolanda”
on Dec. 8 in Pasig City.
Runway for Hope Year 2 is presented
by ACE Hotel and Suites, Urban Spoon A
taste of Asia, Wensha Spa, Megabild 101,
Republic Biscuits Inc. Spice Salon, ATC
Health Care, Whoops, Mr. Breinard Bau-
tista of BPYO, Ferdinand Abejon, and The
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The event is Philippine Pageant In-
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Operators Liable For Transport Strike – LTFRB

and publicly criticize traffic law en- public convenience and necessity Furthermore, participation in a is one of the violations of the public
By KRIS BAYOS forcers who are allegedly extorting (CPCN) or their franchise to operate transport strike by not deploying transport franchise, according to
money from PUJ operators through public utility vehicles (PUV). their PUV units to ply their routes the Public Service Act.
Militant operators of public util- traffic violation citations.
ity jeepneys (PUJs) who did not ply Normally, operators who partici-
their routes Monday will be made pate in transport strikes are penal-
liable for paralyzing public trans- ized for refusing to convey passen-
portation in the City of Manila, ac- gers, which is considered a violation
cording to the Land Transportation of the terms of their certificate of
Franchising and Regulatory Board
(LTFRB).
LTFRB Chairman Atty. Winston
Ginez said they would summon Zeny
Maranan of the Federation of Jeep-
ney Operators and Drivers Associa-
tion of the Philippines (FEJODAP)
and compel her to explain why her
group should not be penalized for
holding a transport strike that af-
fected thousands of commuters
early this week.
“They are in violation of their
franchise. We will call Zeny Ma-
ranan to a conference in our office
next week,” he said.
It was reported that FEJODAP
members ditched a day in the
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BUILDING BUNKHOUSES FOR YOLANDA SURVIVORS — Workers of the Department of Public Works and Highway
construct frames for the bunkhouses at Sitio Bangon, Barangay Can-Manila, in Basey, Samar, for families whose
homes were destroyed by super-typhoon ‘Yolanda.’ (Cheryl Baldicantos)

Ping Can Get Job Done – PNoy

devastated by super typhoon Yolanda. responsibilities will be released soon.
By GENALYN D. KABILING “Why Ping Lacson? Ping Lacson Lacson is expected to a hold a cabinet
strikes me as a no-nonsense person,” rank as head of the rebuilding strategy
Former Senator Panfilo Lacson is a the President said during the Bulong and will report directly to the President.
“no-nonsense” person who can get the Pulungan held at a hotel in Pasay City. The President, in the same media fo-
job done as rehabilitation czar. “The members of the cabinet have rum, assured that there will be transpar-
This was the explanation given by their normal functions then you also ency in the use of the international relief
President Benigno S. Aquino III for the have the imperative to have people back aid in disaster-hit towns.
appointment of Lacson as overseer of the in a better condition at the soonest pos- He said the government recently
massive rehabilitation efforts in areas sible time so the attention is divided be- launched a website, Foreign Aid Trans-
tween the two obli- parency Hub (FAiTH), to track the for-
gations,” he said. eign aid coursed through the govern-
The President ment.
expressed confi- As of Tuesday, total foreign aid
dence in the capa- pledged to the Philippines has reached
bility of Lacson to P21.1 billion ($482 million). The amount
“deliver” and meet involves P4.5 billion in cash and P16.5 bil-
the rehabilitation lion in non-cash assistance.
targets in the ca- Lacson, former chief of the Philippine
lamity areas. National Police, earlier acknowledged
“Having Ping that the rehabilitation task would be
Lacson at the cen- daunting yet doable. He also guaranteed
ter wherein he is that there will be no diversion of local
no-nonsense guy and international relief funds extended
focused solely on to the communities ravaged by the ty-
Yolanda’s reha- phoon.
bilitation will un- Meanwhile, Leyte Rep. Ferdinand
doubtedly achieve Martin Romualdez expressed confi-
the targets soon- dence that Lacson as rehabilitation czar
er,” Aquino said. would “help ensure a centralized and
“That is again the organized implementation of rehabilita-
primary reason tion programs for both the victims and
why we looked at places ravaged or heavily damaged by
the unique capa- Yolanda.”
bilities of Senator “We are confident that he will leave
Lacson to be able no stone unturned until the job is done at
to deliver.” the soonest possible time,” he said, cit-
Malacañang ing Lacson’s no-nonsense’ drive for re-
earlier thanked forms and against fraud during his time
Lacson for accept- as director-general of the Philippine Na-
ing the President’s tional Police (PNP).
offer to lead efforts “It is our hope that with the appoint-
to help communi- ment of Mr. Lacson and the creation of
ties recover from the rehabilitation body, the rebuilding
the onslaught of the and recovery of typhoon Yolanda’s vic-
recent typhoon. tims and delivery of aid to the areas it
An executive or- had devastated will be fast-tracked,” Ro-
der detailing Lac- mualdez said. (With a report from Cha-
son’s duties and rissa M. Luci)

LP Not Grooming
Mar – President
His administra- Party is not grooming Department of In-
tion and political terior and Local Government Secretary
party are focused Manuel Roxas II for the presidency.
on rehabilitation Roxas is currently focused on his
and reconstruction daunting task as Interior Secretary at
efforts in typhoon- this time, Aquino said.
hit areas, not on “Is he being groomed? Our party has
grooming anyone not decided on that. We have not dis-
for the presidency, cussed it. We are focused on solving the
President Benigno problems of today,” Aquino said.
S. Aquino told a As for his youngest sister, Kris, the
media forum yes- President said she is busy being a stage
terday. mother rather than entertaining ideas of
The guest of entering politics.
honor at the 27th “In the latest pronouncement I heard
annual Christmas from her is she is aiming to be the perfect
party of Bulong Pu- stage mother,” Aquino said. “The last
lungan yesterday, time she made a pronouncement, she
the President also was concerned about the topic of being
hinted that he does a stage mother and of course, Joshua’s
not want his sister achievements,” he said.
Kris Aquino to get “The bottom line is, I adhere to that
into politics. saying, ‘If you want to get even with some-
The President body, get them into politics,’ he said. “And
said the Liberal I love my sister.” (Madel Sabater-Namit)
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Int’l Laws Needed To Prevent Regional Conflicts

By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA clarifying the notoriously ambiguous mini-lateral, and multilateral—de- is treaty-bound to protect Japan. cussion organized by the Angara Cen-
“U-shaped line” by the Court of Ar- signed to induce, end, and/or alter The islands, currently under con- ter for Law and Economics on “What
As tensions between Japan and bitration under the UN Convention specific actions by the parties con- trol by Tokyo, are known as Senkaku Is to Be Done? Resolving Maritime
China escalate over Chinese efforts to on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is cerned,” he said. in Japan, and Diaoyu in China. Disputes in Southeast Asia” which
control airspace in contested areas of a good first step in order for all claim- Emerson’s concern vary from Japan has lodged a strong protest would be held in Manila.
the East China Sea, top international ants in the South China Sea territo- specific issues such a sovereignty dis- against China’s “air defense zone” Angara, a former University of the
law experts will fly to Manila on Thurs- rial dispute to frame their positions putes in the South China Sea to broad which the Chinese Defense Ministry Philippines (UP) president, had initi-
day to thresh out a comprehensive attuned to international law. questions involving China-Southeast has imposed compelling non-com- ated the creation of the UP Institute
policy for resolving maritime and Emerson said that while a compre- Asia relations, the American “rebal- mercial aircraft carriers entering the for Maritime Affairs and Law of the
territorial disagreements to prevent hensive solution is presently beyond ance” toward Asia, and the future of zone to first identify themselves to Sea (UP-IMLOS), a highly special-
regional conflicts. reach, the priority is for mutual accom- the Association of Southeast Asian Beijing, at the risk of facing “defensive ized academic research institution
The Philippines, which has been modations that are modest enough to Nations (ASEAN). emergency measures” by Chinese based in the UP Law Center devoted
embroiled in a territorial spat with be achievable, but significant enough China’s establishment last Satur- armed forces. to maritime affairs.
China over a contested group of is- to be worth the effort to pursue. day of an “air defense identification The United States Defense depart-
lands in the West Philippine Sea, is “Tensions urgently need to be zone” in the East China Sea that ment has likewise sharply criticized
taking the lead in the discussions with
former Senator Edgardo Angara’s An-
addressed on multiple fronts in al-
ternative ways. Recourse to interna-
covers a group of uninhabited islets
whose ownership has been disputed
China’s action to impose new rules
on airspace over islands, calling it
Power...
gara Center for Law and Economics tional law is a prime option,” Emerson by China and Japan for decades has a “destabilizing attempt to alter the (Cont'd from page 1)
spearheading the event. said. also spurred concerns this would trig- status quo in the region.”
Donald Emerson, Stanford Uni- “Other channels include bilateral ger a wider armed conflict pulling in These topics, Emerson said, would Henares came out with the circular
versity senior fellow, said he believes and multiple negotiations—bilateral, the United States in the process, which be the subject of the round table dis- in response to the query of Marinduque
Electric Cooperatives (Marelco) seek-
ing tax exemption as a non-stock and
non-profit organization.

Old Memo Cancelled

Marelco invoked the old RMC 72-
3003 implementing Section 39 of Pres-
idential Decree No. 269 promoting
and encouraging the development of
electric services in the countryside.
But Henares said the decree was
cancelled when then President Cora-
zon C. Aquino issued Executive Order
No. 93 in December, 1987.
“Accordingly, this office opines
that Marelco’s income from its elec-
tric service operation is subject to
income tax beginning January 1, 2004
, however, Marelco is subject to all
other national government taxes and
fees,” Henares added.

Other Taxes Imposed

She said Marelco and other ECs
are also required to pay capital gains
tax on sale of real property, docu-
mentary stamp tax on transactions
of cooperatives with non-members,
value-added tax (VAT) on purchases
of goods and services, and VAT on sale
of electricity as well as importation of
machineries and equipment.
Henares added that electric coop-
eratives are also required to pay “all
other taxes for which the ECs are not
otherwise exempted by any law.”
A revenue regional director said
these cooperatives are likely to pass
the tax bite on their consumers to
maintain the viability of the industry.

Diesel Up By P1.35/Liter
On fuel price hike, diesel products
had the heftiest increase at P1.35,
while kerosene increased by P1.20 per
liter and gasoline by P0.35.
The relentless upward adjust-
ments in domestic pump prices
followed the rise in global oil prices,
a scenario that the Philippine oil mar-
ket cannot avoid because it is heavily
import-dependent.
The fuel price hike took effect at 6
a.m. yesterday. It followed a similarly
pocket-punishing spike in prices of
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imple-
mented just a day before.
Typhoon Yolanda-ravaged Aklan,
Bohol, Samar, and Leyte were ex-
empted from the price adjustment.

DOE Helpless
With the Department of Energy
(DOE) helpless since the deregulated
energy sector would just follow the
dictates of market pricing movements,
Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho L.
Petilla appealed for people’s under-
standing.
Earlier, dominant oil industry player
Petron Corporation led the LPG price
adjustment at an aggregate increase
of P157.30 for the 11-kilogram standard
cylinder for households or an equiva-
lent of P14.30 per kilogram.
The biggest oil firm’s price hike
was heftier than other industry play-
ers, which adjusted at P11 to P13 per
kilogram. That placed their total price
hike at the range of P137 to P143.
Petron said its LPG increase is
inclusive of value-added tax (VAT), and
the one-time, big-time adjustment will
not be applied to the typhoon-hit Aklan,
Bohol, Leyte, and Samar.
“The prices in these areas will in-
crease in two tranches as follows: P8
per kg last December 2; and P6.30 per
kg on Dec. 15,” the oil firm said.
Like all other LPG players, Petron
noted that this batch of price hike
“reflects movements in international
LPG contract prices for the month of
December.” Petron’s autoLPG prices
also went up by P7.99 per kg effective
December 2.
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NYC Commuter Train Was Speeding

YONKERS, New York (AP) — A speed limit drops from 70 mph (112 an impeccable record that I know of. meyer, a former Federal Railroad Ad- slowing the train down, the PTC sys-
commuter train that derailed over kph) to 30 mph (48 kph). He’s diligent and competent,’’ Bot- ministration official who now teaches tem would have.’’
the weekend, killing four passengers, National Transportation Safety talico said. Rockefeller has been an at Michigan State University. On Sunday, the train was about half
was hurtling at 82 mph (132 kph) as Board member Earl Weener would engineer for about 11 years and a Asked whether the tragedy was full, with about 150 people aboard,
it entered a 30 mph (48 kph) curve, a not disclose what the engineer operat- Metro-North employee for about 20, the result of human error or faulty when it ran off the rails around 7:20
federal investigator said Monday. But ing the train told investigators, and he he said. brakes, Weener said: “The answer is, a.m. while rounding a bend where the
whether the wreck was the result of said results of drug and alcohol tests Weener sketched a scenario that at this point in time, we can’t tell.’’ Harlem and Hudson rivers meet. The
human error or mechanical trouble were not yet available. Investigators suggested that the throttle was let up But he said investigators are lead car landed inches from the water.
was unclear, he said. are also examining the engineer’s and the brakes were fully applied way not aware of any problems with the In addition to the four people killed,
Safety experts said the tragedy cellphone, apparently to determine too late to stave off disaster. brakes during the nine stops the train more than 60 were injured.
might have been prevented if Metro- whether he was distracted. He said the throttle went to idle made before the derailment. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday
North Railroad had installed auto- The engineer, William Rockefeller, six seconds before the derailed train The wreck came two years before the NTSB findings make it clear “ex-
mated crash-avoidance technology was injured and ``is totally trau- came to a complete stop; “very late the federal government’s deadline for treme speed was a central cause’’
that safety authorities have been matized by everything that has in the game’’ for a train going that Metro-North and other railroads to of the train derailment. He said his
urging for decades. happened,’’ said Anthony Bottalico, fast, and the brakes were fully en- install automatic-slowdown technol- administration is working closely
The locomotive’s speed was ex- executive director of the rail employ- gaged five seconds before the train ogy designed to prevent catastrophes with the NTSB and when the inves-
tracted from the train’s two data ees union. stopped. caused by human error. tigation concludes he’ll make sure
recorders after the Sunday morning He said Rockefeller, 46, was coop- It takes about a mile (1.6 kilome- Metro-North’s parent agency and “any responsible parties are held
accident, which happened in the erating fully with investigators. ters) for a train going 70 mph (112 other railroads have pressed the accountable.’’
Bronx along a bend so sharp that the “He’s a sincere human being with kph) to stop, according to Steve Dit- government to extend Congress’ The train was configured with its
2015 deadline a few years locomotive in the back instead of the
because of the cost and front. Weener said that is common,
complexity of the Posi- and a train’s brakes work the same
tive Train Control sys- way no matter where the locomotive
tem, which uses GPS, is. Ditmeyer said the locomotive’s
wireless radio and com- location has virtually no effect on
puters to monitor trains train safety.
and stop them from col- The dead were identified as Donna
liding, derailing or going L. Smith, 54; James G. Lovell, 58;
the wrong way. James M. Ferrari, 59; and Kisook Ahn,
Ditmeyer said the 35, an immigrant from South Korea.
technology would have The derailment came amid a
monitored the brakes troubled year for Metro-North, and
and would not have al- marked the first time in the railroad’s
lowed the train in Sun- 31-year history that a passenger was
day’s tragedy to exceed killed in an accident.
the speed limit. In May, a train derailed in Bridge-
“A properly installed port, Connecticut, and was struck by a
PTC system would have train coming in the opposite direction,
prevented this train from injuring 73 passengers, two engineers
crashing,’’ he said. ``If and a conductor. In July, a freight
the engineer would not train full of garbage derailed near the
have taken control of site of Sunday’s wreck.

DERAILED TRAIN — A Metro North passenger train lays on

its side after derailing in the Bronx borough of New York,
on December 1, 2013. The train derailed on a curved track
in the Bronx on Sunday morning, coming to rest just inches
from the water and causing multiple fatalities and dozens
of injuries, authorities said. (AP)

Power Fails Again

In Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela to the Internet to tell his followers
(AP) — A power outage that he and his aides were monitoring
briefly darkened Venezu- the ``strange blackout that occurred
ela’s capital and several in the same place as the last act of
other parts of the country sabotage.’’
Monday night in what ``I ask the people to stay alert,’’
President Nicolas Ma- he wrote in a message posted on
duro suggested might Twitter.
have been an act of sabo- Maduro in recent days had warned
tage against his socialist that his opponents might try to sabo-
government. tage the nation’s electrical grid to gain
The blackout took advantage in nationwide elections for
place shortly after 8 p.m. mayors taking place Sunday. The late
as Maduro was address- President Hugo Chavez used to levy
ing the nation about his the same charge, without presenting
plan to reduce inflation specific evidence, as blackouts became
battering the automo- more frequent in recent years.
tive industry. Within min- Power started coming back on in
utes, people in downtown Caracas within 10 minutes, and Elec-
Caracas could be heard tricity Minister Jesse Chacon later
banging on pots in an act told state television that electricity
of protest. had been restored to most of the city
Maduro, deprived of but was still out in several regions of
the airwaves, then took the country.
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word alive

Accepting The Inevitable & Invariable

By Fr. BEL R. SAN LUIS, SVD logian Reinhold Niebuhr “Do not become upset or
might help, too: “God, grant impatient at the defects

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READER wrote me to ask me the SERENITY to ac- of others, for it would be
for advice about two worri- cept the things I cannot foolish if upon seeing some
some problems. “My mother change, the COURAGE to fall into a ditch, you should
died when I was in my junior change the things I can throw yourself into another
years,” she said. “Two years after, change, and the WISDOM uselessly.”
my father also passed away. My only to know the difference (be- Don’t give up on prayer.
brother has a broken family and does tween the two). St. Monica prayed for the
not lead a good life. *** conversion of her profligate son Au-
*** If we can change certain things or gustine for almost 20 years—and her
“These events hurt and make remedy problems, by all means do prayers were answered.
me depressed, especially since I it. However, if we cannot do it, say, ***
feel I failed to guide my brother. I change the weather, our looks, size, If a person does not change,
feel more bothered because in my gender, let’s just pray for acceptance. change your attitude towards him.
apostolate of the Legion of Mary, we If we continue to fret over the inevi- One of the hardest things to do in
regard good works and marriage as table and unchangeable, we will not this world is to change the character
something to hold on for life.” have peace of mind. of a person. As a Chinese proverb
*** Continue to pray for your parents goes: "It is easier to reshape a
Regarding the death of your mother and commend them to the loving mountain or a river than a person's
and father, I understand how you feel. mercy of God. character."
But it would lessen your depression *** ***
if you would learn to accept that ev- WAYWARD BROTHER. As re- When negative thoughts pop up in
eryone will pass away sooner or later. gards your “failure” to guide your your mind, banish them. One way of
That’s inevitable. brother in his marriage and per- doing it is to keep busy.
You must have loved your parents sonal life, there are certain things Do your best and God will do the
very much, but we cannot cling on to that are beyond your control, one of rest.
one another forever in this world. which is his free will and decisions. ***
*** Recall that not even our Lord could ST. JUDE. Tomorrow, FIRST
What’s important is to ACCEPT prevent Judas Iscariot from betray- Thursday, join for the novena to St. Of TREES AND FOREST
with resignation the death of your ing Him. He also failed to convert Jude at the Divine Word Shrine,
parents. Our Christian faith teaches his countrymen so that He could Christ the King Seminary on E.
that in God’s good time, we will be
reunited with them.
only weep in frustration.
***
Rodriguez Boulevard, Quezon City
after the 6 p.m. Mass.
A Deadly Combination
The serenity prayer of the theo- Here’s what St. Bonaventure says: A healing prayer follows.
Of Natural Hazards
(Fourth Of A Series)
SPECIAL Report
By SENATOR MANNY B. VILLAR Vanuatu or Ton-

Obama's Affordable Care Plan ga. Vanuatu, an

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UPER-Typhoon Yolanda was archipelago of
a loud wake-up call not only 82 islands in the
By MARK FELSENTHAL discuss the ongoing work Care.gov, Jeffrey Zients, said for the Philippines but for the S o u t h Pa c i f i c
to strengthen the website on Saturday the website could whole world. Ocean, has an

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ASHINGTON, DC, United and reach Americans seek- now handle up to 50,000 peo- Last November 19, United Nations estimated popu-
States -- (Reuters) - Presi- ing these new healthcare ple at a time and an estimated Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon lation of 261,565
dent Barack Obama will options," a White House of- 800,000 visitors a day. The warned that the devastation wrought occupying a total land area of 12,189
try to sell the American ficial said. "He will also focus administration hopes that it by Haiyan (Yolanda’s international square kilometers (sq. km.). The
people on the relaunch of his troubled attention back on the core can enroll 7 million people name) gave urgency to the need for Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga, con-
healthcare program on Tuesday in a bid principles of reform that have in insurance plans before a international action against global sisting of 169 islands, also in the South
to restore confidence in his signature been lost in the attention on OVERSEER March 31 deadline. warming. Pacific, has a total land area of 747 sq.
domestic policy initiative and, more the website, and invoke the JEFFREY ZIENTS The day after the pres- Speaking at the climate change km. and a population of 106,322.
broadly, in his presidency. successes that are already ident's speech, the White conference in Warsaw, Poland under Compared with Vanuatu and Ton-
Obama will speak on the healthcare flowing from the law." House will hold a "youth summit" the auspices of the UN Framework ga, the Philippines is a much larger
program, formally called the Afford- Healthcare reform has been a where administration officials and Convention on Climate Change (UN- archipelago of more than 7,100 is-
able Care Act, at 2:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) cornerstone of the president's agenda representatives of youth organizations FCC), Ban said: “Climate change lands with a total land area of 298,170
Tuesday, the White House said. since being elected in 2008 and has will promote the value of enrolling in threatens current and future gen- square kilometers and a population
The rollout of the program through been a prize sought by Democratic the health insurance plan. Signing up erations. We need look no further estimated by the World Bank at 96.71
a government website, HeathCare.gov, presidents for decades. Yet the embar- healthy young people is important to than last week’s catastrophe in the million as of 2012. The Philippines
has been plagued by technical problems rassment of the website, which is cru- reducing healthcare costs overall. Philippines. All around the world, has the fourth longest coastline in
since it was launched two months ago. cial to enrolling the uninsured in health Republicans, who have opposed the people now face and fear the wrath the world – 36,289 kilometers – be-
But the White House said on Satur- insurance plans, has undermined con- health plan from the outset, saying it is of a warming planet.” hind Canada (202,080 km.), Indonesia
day after an intensive overhaul of the fidence not only in the Affordable Care a government overreach that will raise, Local authorities found that all (54,716 km.), and Russia (37,653 km.).
website that it was now working at an Act, also known as Obamacare, but in not lower, health costs, said the presi- the preparations that were made in This gives the Philippines some of
acceptable level. Obama himself. dent's speech is yet another attempt to anticipation of the typhoon proved in- the world’s most beautiful beaches;
"In his remarks, the President will The overseer of the repair of Health- awaken interest in a skeptical public. adequate in the face of Yolanda. With unfortunately, the long coastline also
sustained winds of 315 kilometers per makes the country more vulnerable
hour (kph) and gusts as strong as 380 to giant waves.
SCIENCE kph, Yolanda was probably the stron- The Philippines also lies along the
gest typhoon ever recorded. Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic
D e f e n s e S e c r e t a r y Vo l t a i r e
Comet ISON's Encounter With The Sun Gazmin, who is concurrently chair-
plates collide and about 90 percent
of the world’s earthquakes and 81
man of the National Disaster Risk percent of the largest earthquakes
By IRENE KLOTZ sun, a hair's breadth by astro- sia's International Scientific Reduction and Management Council occur.
nomical measuring sticks. Optical Network, or ISON. (NDRRMC), was quoted in news re- On July 16, 1990, Central Luzon

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APE Canaveral, Florida, Unit- The comet emerged from Comets are believed to ports as saying the Philippines was was hit by a 7.8-magnitude earth-
ed States (Reuters) — The behind the sun "a remnant be frozen remains left over not prepared for a typhoon a strong as quake, which created a 125-kilometer-
last vestiges of Comet ISON of its former self," Phillips from the formation of the Yolanda. The NDRRMC reported that long ground rupture and left more
are fading from view after a said. solar system some 4.5 billion as of November 22, the death toll from than 1,600 people dead. On August
sizzlingly close encounter with the sun, For a couple of days, as- years ago. the typhoon that hit Eastern Visayas 16, 1976, the sea off Mindanao was
scientists said on Monday. tronomers held out hope The family of comets that and nearby areas stood at 5,632 peo- hit by a 7.9-magnitude earthquake,
"Comet ISON is now just a cloud of that a sliver of the comet's ASTROPHYSICIST ISON was from resides in the ple, with another 1,759 missing and which created a tsunami, killing more
dust," astronomer Tony Phillips wrote nucleus had survived and KARL BATTAMS Oort Cloud, which is located more than 26,000 injured. Damage than 5,000 people and displacing more
on SpaceWeather.com, a NASA-backed was brightening, but by Mon- about 10,000 times farther was estimated at about P30.6 billion than 90,000 others. On June 15, 1991,
website. day it was apparent ISON's brush with away from the sun than Earth, halfway (P15 billion in agriculture and P15.6 the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, con-
"Experienced astrophotographers the sun was fatal. to the next star. billion in infrastructure. And, based sidered the second-largest volcanic
might be able to capture the comet's "Comet ISON leaves behind an un- Computer models show ISON left on its latest, Yolanda has affected eruption of this century, left more
fading ‘ghost' in the pre-dawn sky of precedented legacy for astronomers, the outer edge of the solar system about more than 10 million people, includ- than 800 people dead, one million
early December, but a naked-eye spec- and the eternal gratitude of an en- 5.5 million years ago and began journey- ing almost four million who are still displaced, and buried a large part of
tacle is out of the question," he wrote. thralled global audience," astrophysicist ing toward the sun. dependent on relief operations. Pampanga province in ash.
Scientists believe the comet broke Karl Battams, with the Naval Research "Never one to follow convention, Global warming is bad for the The Philippines also lies on the
apart as it passed through the sun's co- Laboratory in Washington DC, wrote in ISON lived a dynamic and unpredict- world, but worse for the Philippines. path of typhoons, with no other land
rona on Thursday. At closest approach, a blog post titled "In Memoriam." able life, alternating between periods The storm surge, which was blamed mass to block the movement of storms
the comet flew just 730,000 miles (1.2 The comet was discovered last year of quiet reflection and violent outburst," for the huge casualties and damage from the Pacific Ocean. An average of
million km) above the surface of the by two amateur astronomers using Rus- Battams wrote. brought by Yolanda, affirmed the 20 storms hit the country every year,
country’s unfortunate position as and every year the storms become
the third most vulnerable country in stronger and more destructive.
research the world to natural disasters. The What we have now is a deadly
World Risk Index 2011, which was combination of geographical and

GM Corn Study Withdrawn developed by the UN University In-

stitute for Environment and Human
environmental (global warming) fac-
tors that leave us no alternative but to
Security, named Vanuatu and Tonga, conduct a comprehensive and intense
By KATE KELLAND "Ultimately, the results petition calling on Seralini to respectively, as the first and second review of our disaster assessment
presented – while not incor- release all the data from his most vulnerable to natural disasters and management plans.

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ONDON, United Kingdom rect – are inconclusive, and research. among 173 countries. We have to come up with risk re-
(Reuters) — The publisher therefore do not reach the In its retraction state- The ranking was based on each duction systems based on worst-case
of a controversial and much- threshold of publication for ment, the FCT said that, in country’s exposure to hazards like scenarios. Because of Yolanda, for
criticized study suggesting ge- Food and Chemical Toxicol- light of these concerns, it earthquakes, storms, floods, drought, example, wind resistance standards
netically modified corn caused tumors ogy." too had asked to view the and sea level rise, as well as each for structures should be raised above
in rats has withdrawn the paper after a At the time of its original raw data. country’s coping and adaptive ca- 300 kilometers per hour from the cur-
year-long investigation found it did not publication, hundreds of sci- RESEARCHER Seralini "agreed and sup- pacity. rent 250 kph. (To be continued)
meet scientific standards. entists across the world ques- GILLES-ERIC SERALINI plied all material that was The Philippines is ranked third, (Please email comments to: mbv.
Reed Elsevier's Food and Chemi- tioned Seralini's research, requested by the editor-in- but it has a lot more to lose than secretariat@gmail.com)
cal Toxicology (FCT)journal, which which said rats fed Monsanto's GM chief," it said.
published the study by the French corn had suffered tumors and multiple The journal said that, while it had
researcher Gilles-Eric Seralini in Sep- organ failure. received many letters expressing con- group called CRIIGEN, the Committee Other scientists, however, welcomed
tember, 2012, said the retraction was The European Food Safety Authority cerns about the validity of the findings, for Research and Independent Infor- the journal's decision, although some
because the study's small sample size (EFSA) issued a statement in Novem- the proper use of animals and even al- mation on Genetic Engineering, said said it had come too late.
meant no definitive conclusions could ber, 2012, saying the study by Seralini, legations of fraud, its own investigation the journal's criticisms of his work were "The major flaws in this paper
be reached. who was based at France's University found "no evidence of fraud or inten- "unacceptable". make its retraction the right thing to
"This retraction comes after a thor- of Caen, had serious defects in design tional misrepresentation of the data". "Were FCT to persist in its decision do," said Cathie Martin, a professor at
ough and time-consuming analysis of and methodology and did not meet ac- "However, there is a legitimate cause to retract our study, CRIIGEN would John Innes Centre. "The strain of rats
the published article and the data it ceptable scientific standards. for concern regarding both the number attack with lawyers, including in the used is highly susceptible to tumors
reports, along with an investigation into Within weeks of its appearance in of animals in each study group and the United States, to require financial com- after 18 months with or without GMO
the peer-review behind the article," the the peer-reviewed journal, more than particular strain selected," it said. pensation for the huge damage to our (genetically modified organisms) in
journal said in a statement. 700 scientists had signed an online Seralini, who works in Caen with a group," he said in a statement. their diets."
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CELEBRATION

80th Birth Anniversary Of His Imperial Majesty,

Japanese Emperor Akihito

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HE Embassy of Japan in to the public, the other is Family closer to the Japa-
the Philippines is holding January 2 when he gives his nese people. The Emperor
today, December 4, 2013, a New Year address during the and Empress of Japan made
reception to celebrate the Ippan Sanga. official visits to 18 countries,
80th Birth Anniversary of His Impe- The Japanese Emper- as well as to the 47 Pre-
rial Majesty, Emperor Akihito, later or is a symbol of the state fectures of Japan. He and
this month, on December 23, 2013. It and of unity. The eldest son Empress Michiko Shoda
will be attended by members of the of Emperor Hirohito and have three children: Crown
diplomatic corps, government officials, Empress Kojun, Emperor HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY Prince Naruhito, Prince Ak-
the academe, foreign press corps, and Akihito studied elementary EMPEROR AKIHITO ishino and Princess Nori.
business leaders. Emperor Akihito, and secondary schooling at We congratulate the
the 125th Emperor of Japan was born Peers’ School from 1940 to 1952. After people and government of Japan,
on December 23, 1933. On this day, Em- World War II, he was tutored in English led by His Imperial Majesty, the Em-
peror’s Day, a public ceremony will be and Western studies. He enrolled at peror Akihito, and Their Excellencies,
held at the Imperial Palace, allowing the Department of Political Science Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Deputy
Japanese people and tourists to greet at Gakushuin University. His formal Prime Minister Taro Aso, Japanese
the Emperor who, with the Empress investiture as Crown Prince was held Ambassador to the Republic of the
and Royal Family, appears three times at Tokyo Imperial Palace on November Philippines Toshinao Urabe, and
on Palace balcony to acknowledge flag- 10, 1952. Philippine Ambassador to Japan
waving well-wishers. The Emperor’s Since he formally acceded to the Manuel M. Lopez, on his 80th Birth
Birthday is one of only two days during throne in 1989, Emperor Akihito has Anniversary. CONGRATULATIONS
the year that Imperial Palace is open made an effort to bring the Imperial AND MABUHAY!

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PAGBABAGO
Ping Lacson:
Telling The Story 'Daunting But Do-Able'
Of The Filipino Spirit By AMBASSADOR JOSE A. ZAIDE We wish our ***
rehab czar who GOOD UNSOLICITED ADVICE.

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By Dr. FLORANGEL ROSARIO BRAID to tell their sto- FTER Pacquiao's master- is the best man Yoshinobu Fukasawa, UN Habitat
ries which should ful win lifted the spirits for the job the director for Asia and the Pacific,

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OURNALISM, they say, is the be worth sharing of typhoon Yolanda's vic- success that suggests that reconstruction begin
first cut of history. Thus, the not only with our tims, the other good news he can bring. in our hearts...and Pinoys should
breaking news of the November children but with is President Benigno Aquino III's He is equal to stop looking up with open palms to
8 event on mass and social me- all children of the choice of rehab czar. Senator Pan- the task...and government to fix things which we
dia which now is part of history came world. Storytell- filo Lacson was in pectore for DILG knows that an can do ourselves.
from the journalist’s perspective. The ing is not merely or other sensitive cabinet portfolio, unwritten part of the job description ***
stories focused on the typhoon’s im- a form of therapy ,as we fully well know before Yolanda created a more press- is to ensure that there are no "leak- MUCH ADDU ABOUT SOME-
pact - toll on human lives, damage to that dialogue and sharing experiences ing duty. ages" in the government's P 40-B re- THING. Drawing lessons from
infrastructure, survivor behavior, and is a form of healing; it also provides the *** construction budget and the foreign Yolanda, the Ateneo de Davao
demand for basic survival needs. As opportunity for people to seek support Not one to bite more than he can assistance. University (ADDU) engineering
days went on, reports began to cover and affirmation of their decisions, an chew, Lacson asked P-Noy time to *** department designed a survival
gaps between demand and supply, the exercise that helps establish a bond, consider the challenge, listened to REAL ANECDOTE. In the DFA kit for disaster victims – a solar
government response and that of the a common understanding with fellow the briefing, and assessed the size in the mid-90's, when Assistant Sec- lamp, cell phone charger, and
international community. It is now en- survivors. Moreover, it provides us of the beast, before coming back to retary for Consular Affairs Norrie water purifier created from local
tering a phase when the survivors, af- – the reader and spectator from the say, "Yes." All in one motion. Cagampan was to leave as our en- resource. Lourdesita Sobrevega-
ter the initial shock, gradually come to outside – a virtual feel of an experience *** voy to Sweden, Foreign Secretary Chan, head of the research depart-
terms with their fate and begin to take that can only deepen one’s empathy Pundits thought another who Roberto R . Romulo asked who ment, offered the design to local
personal responsibility in re-building and faith in man’s capacity to survive could have risen to the job was Dick among his assistant secretaries in governments and communities to
their future. “Roofless, homeless, but and endure. Gordon, our hands-on Red Cross the other desks may be interested help people survive the natural
not hopeless,” “Bangon na,” reflect Storytelling has its place in social chairman. to take on consular affairs and calamity while awaiting the arrival
existing sentiments found among many change. Advocates use it also to influ- *** passports. of aid.
survivors. “To rebuild, Pinoys must ence the direction of policy. As a good Credentials: Lacson is one of *** ***
reconstruct their heart,” a UN official story is able to translate abstract con- two senators who didn't touch the None came forward. Not because NON-TRADITIONAL CHINESE
had said. These and similar messages cepts into concrete issues, it helps build pork barrel. Abstinence means he of the hard work and the pressure... MEDICINE. The Chinese floating
are the stuff that can be translated in trust and credibility between leaders must be in good health. or possible irregularities. (But that hospital Peace Ark anchored in Leyte
powerful stories about the primacy of and the people. Now, in the age of the *** assured us that DFA is clean: One of- to help the Yolanda victims...while
the spirit during this critical process of new information technology, a new way Insiders say that Lacson is look- ficial expressed interest in handling its refurbished aircraft carrier, the
rehabilitation of sharing experiences has emerged – ing at the lessons of restoration of consular affairs; Romulo did not give Liaoning, makes its presence felt at
It had been sometime since the digital storytelling where participants Nagasaki post-atomic bomb. Which the job to him.) the West Philippine Sea.
country was at the center of an earth- develop a personal narrative, usually shows that he has a world view of the *** ***
shaking event, to speak literally and around three minutes long. They re- challenge. Enough has been said by many NO KIDDING? NBA basket-
figuratively. The last time was during cord and illustrate this narrative with *** (including this space) who are ball great Jason Kidd as coach of
the People Power revolution when the still images or photographs. The final Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, the In- farthest from the scene and know Brooklyn Nets was fined $50,000 for
same values of courage and determina- product is a short film produced and donesian official who took charge least of the task of restoring (res- delaying the game with spilled cof-
tion had surfaced. The circumstance is edited by the narrator who relates the of Aceh after tsunami, has valuable urrecting?) the Visayas. Now that fee to have a last-seconds huddle
of course different but it was the same account in the first person. advice not to let the bureaucracy the President has chosen the best with his team. Kidd said it was
spirit – the spirit of resilience and te- Thus, the trend in journalism and get in the way of reconstruction man for the job, leave him space to an accident; but the video tape
nacity that the foreign media describes communication today is the use of par- work. get on with it. Our prayers go with showed otherwise. FEEDBACK:
as unique, and which perhaps could ticipatory technology such as dialogue, *** his good works. jaz_aide@yahoo.com
explain why we would long endure. reflection, and storytelling. These
We trust that our journalists, writ- interactive methodologies somehow
ers, community workers, and story- humanize tensions that characterize
tellers would take advantage of the new challenges that the world faces punchline
dynamics of this episode in our history. in mitigating disasters, conflicts, and
Through their listening and facilitating other global changes. My e-mail is
skills, they can encourage survivors florangel.braid@gmail.com More 'Porkers'
By FRED M. LOBO *** ***
Also charged before the Also included by the NBI

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Reflections Today EVEN former congressmen Office of the Ombudsman are the resident auditors
and 33 other persons have with malversation of public of Nabcor and TRC, and
been charged by the National funds are former Ilocos Sur presidents of the five NGOs
The Healing Of Many People Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
for allegedly diverting billions of pesos
1st District Rep. Salacnib
Baterina, former Davao
established by Napoles, and
Napoles herself.
of their “pork barrel” funds to dubi- Del Sur 1st District Rep. Plus “Others.” Napoles,
MATTHEW 15:29-37 fied. They picked ous non-government organizations Douglas Cagas and Marc muling napulis.
up the fragments (NGOs). Douglas Cagas IV, former Davao del ***

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T that time, Jesus walked by left over — seven More alleged “porkers” fall. Norte 1st District Rep. Arrel Olano, “The lawmakers took advantage
the Sea of Galilee, went up on baskets full. Whew! former South Cotabato 2nd District and abused their official position
the mountain, and sat down REFLEC- *** Rep. Arthur Pingoy Jr., former Orien- and authority as congressmen of
there. Great crowds came to TIONS Customs Commissioner Rozzano tal Mindoro 1st District Rep. Rodolfo the Republic, thereby unjustly en-
Him, having with them the lame, the My heart is Ruffy Biazon, a former Muntinlupa Valencia, and former Pampanga 2nd riching themselves at the expense
blind, the deformed, the mute, and moved with pity lawmaker and well-known ally of District Rep. Zenaida Ducut, now and to the damage and prejudice of
many others. They placed them at His for the crowd. These words explain Je- President Aquino III are among chairman of the Energy Regulatory the people and the Republic,” the
feet, and He cured them. The crowds sus’ many cures and His tireless teach- those dragged into the P10-billion Commission, for allegedly acting NBI report states.
were amazed when they saw the mute ing. This explains also His concern for pork barrel scam allegedly master- as representative of congressmen The indictment may be harsh
speaking, the deformed made whole, the feeding of the multitude that has minded by businesswoman Janet Baterina, Biazon, Cagas, Cagas IV, but…Rebut or get stuck.
the lame walking, and the blind able been following Him for three days. Lim Napoles. and Pingoy. ***
to see, and they glorified the God of Jesus is compassionate, and His com- P-Noy says it’s up to him to make The “pork” list is filled with repre- Likewise, the Commission on Audit
Israel. Jesus summoned His disciples passion shows us the compassionate the proper move. Translation:” Bye- senta…tives. Tsk-tsk! (COA) questions alleged irregulari-
and said, “My heart is moved with heart of God, his Father. Compassion bye, Biazon!” *** ties in the disbursement of P1.2 billion
pity for the crowd, for they have been is not only a feeling of suffering-with- *** Included in the complaint in “garbage fees” intended to finance
with Me now for three days and have people; it is also active concern to see “Political party is not a require- are Celia Cuasay, representative the solid waste management program
nothing to eat. I do not want to send to it that their misery is alleviated. We ment. It’s not supposed to be a cri- of Valencia; Alan Javellana, former of the Metro Manila Development
them away hungry, for fear they may are tasked, just like the disciples, to terion,” Justice Secretary Leila de president of the National Agribusi- Authority (MMDA).
collapse on the way.” The disciples assist Jesus in showing His compas- Lima says in a press briefing at the ness Corp. (Nabcor); Antonio Ortiz, Something stinks about “garbage
said to Him, “Where could we ever get sion for the multitudes who, today as Department of Justice (DOJ). former director general of Technol- fees.” Whoa!
enough bread in this deserted place then, need to be healed, to be fed, and Translation: Look, critics, we’re ogy Resource Center (TRC); Dennis ***
to satisfy such a crowd?” Jesus said to be taught. not selective. Ehem… Cunanan, former deputy director COA adds that there were “defi-
to them, “How many loaves do you How do you extend the compassion *** general (now director general) of ciencies in the processes and proce-
have?” “Seven,” they replied, “and a of Jesus to people today? But Biazon says he is ready to TRC; Nabcor employees Victor dures” over the trips and charges
few fish.” He ordered the crowd to sit SOURCE: “366 Days with the Lord face allegations, adding“ Account- Cacal, Romulo Relevo, Ma. Ninez made by garbage trucks to the solid
down on the ground. Then he took the 2012,” ST. PAULS Philippines, 7708 St. ing for public funds comes with Guanizo, Ma. Julie Villaralvo John- waste facilities, noting that some
seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.,); the territory of serving in govern- son, and Rhodora Mendoza, and are able to make four to five trips
broke the loaves, and gave them to the Tel.: 895-9701; Fax 895-7328; E-mail: ment.” TRC employees Francisco Figura daily to dump garbage.
disciples, who in turn gave them to the books@stpauls.ph; Website: http:// Part of political life. Ruffy’s and Marivic Jover. “Ghost trips” of garbage trucks,
crowds. They all ate and were satis- www.stpauls.ph. feathers not ruffled. They tasted rotten “pork” too? COA says. He-he!
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Model Cities To Rise

In Typhoon-Hit Areas
By BEN ROSARIO Benitez stressed that there are clear Aquino to mobilize all housing agen-
signs that the government is acting cies.
The rise of model cities in areas swiftly in addressing the problem. Benitez said he expects at least
hit by super-typhoon “Yolanda” could The lawmaker pointed to the ap- 4,000 light housing units to be com-
be the silver lining that the country pointment of former Senator Panfilo pleted within the next two months
can expect from government’s deter- “Ping” Lacson as a move in the right and followed at a rate of 3,000 homes
mined reconstruction efforts in Leyte, direction since the responsibility in per month, thereafter.
Samar, and even in Iloilo. pursuing government’s recovery In the same forum, Davao City
Negros Occidental Rep. Alfredo and rehabilitation program will be Rep. Karlo Nograles said government
“Albee” Benitez, chairman of the centered on one person. should concentrate on providing jobs LIGHTING THE SKY – Fireworks display paint the sky with all colors after a giant
House Committee on Housing and “There should be only one plan to to typhoon victims to hasten recovery Christmas Tree is lighted at the open area of SM Mall of Asia. The event opened the
Urban Development, made this pre- be carried out by a centralized group efforts in Leyte and Samar. Grand Festival of Light, 22 days before Christmas Day. (Ali Vicoy)
diction as he lauded both national and and that is the reason for appointing “We need to provide more jobs and
international efforts to help the rav- only one person. It takes into ac- livelihood for the people in order for
aged localities recover swiftly from
the devastation.
count all parameters, all sectors and
encompasses all problems needed to
us to jumpstart the economy,” said
Nograles. De Lima...
“Properly done, in the next five be addressed,” said Benitez. Both Benitez and Nograles agreed (Cont'd from page 1)
to ten years, Leyte and Samar, and He explained that with Lacson’s with the appeal of Leyte provincial
even parts of Iloil, will have the best appointment, the regular depart- government officials asking prov- Justice Secretary Leila de Lima the Ombudsman against Biazon and
cities in the world because they can ments that are supposed to be in- incemates who evacuated to Metro revealed this yesterday as she de- 33 individuals in connection with the
design it from scratch,” Benitez told volved in the rehabilitation and recov- Manila to return to help rebuild their nied Biazon’s claim that his name PDAF scam.
reporters during the “Ugnayan sa ery program may now concentrate on province. was not originally included in the Biazon is the first ally and par-
Batasan” forum. their regular mandate. However, they stressed that un- second batch of cases but was merely tymate of President Aquino in the
While admitting that the destruc- He said the task of providing shel- less jobs are available in the province, inserted at the last minute. Liberal Party who has so far been
tive effects of Yolanda has impeded ter to the victims who were rendered it would be best for evacuees to look charged since the pork barrel scam
the government’s housing program, homeless has prompted President for sources of livelihood elsewhere. Kept In The Dark was discovered.
She, however, stressed that Presi- Aside from Biazon, six other for-
dent Aquino was kept in the dark mer congressmen were also named
SC Dismisses... by the President” and “to finance the
priority infrastructure development
about Biazon’s inclusion as one of the
34 respondents in the second batch of
as respondents in the second batch
of PDAF-related cases, which in-
(Cont'd from page 1) projects.” cases that were filed before the Office clude Salacnib Baterina (1st District
The SC had also directed the of the Ombudsman in connection with of Ilocos Sur); Douglas Cagas (1st
With the ruling, the Office of the Named respondents in the peti- prosecutorial arms of government to the PDAF misuse. District of Davao del Sur); Marc
Ombudsman can proceed without tion filed by Ortiz were Ombudsman investigate and file charges against “If you mean before the filing of Douglas Cagas (1st District of Davao
legal impediment in its inquiry pre- Conchita Carpio Morales, Justice public officials and private individuals the second batch [of cases] I did not del Sur); Arrel Olano (1st District
paratory to the filing of cases before Secretary Leila de Lima, and officer- for criminal offenses related to the ir- give the President a heads up. What of Davao del Norte); Arthur Pingoy
the Sandiganbayan against those in-charge Medardo de Lemos of the regular, improper and/or unlawful dis- I have was a list submitted to him Jr. (2nd District of South Cotabato);
involved. National Bureau of Investigation bursement or utilization of all funds which includes the names of those and Rodolfo Valencia (1st District of
Dismissed by the SC during its full (NBI). under the pork barrel system. under investigation. I told him that Oriental Mindoro.
court session was the petition filed Ortiz wanted the SC to issue an we will proceed with the filing only
by Antonio Ortiz in his behalf and for injunction that would stop the Office Senate Fireworks Loom against those with complete evi- How About Ducut?
Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. of the Ombudsman from proceeding Meanwhile, Senator Miriam De- dence,” De Lima said. De Lima, however, refused to com-
and Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada. with the cases. fensor Santiago is poised to retaliate ment on whether Energy Regulatory
Ortiz was the former director of Ombudsman Morales had said against her “nemesis,” Senate Minor- No Insertion Commission (ERC) Chairman Ze-
the Technology Resource Center that she had mobilized 45 members ity Juan Ponce Enrile, who criticized Contrary to Biazon’s claim, De naida Cruz Ducut, former congress-
(TRC) and one of the respondents in of her office to undertake the prelimi- her openly in a privilege speech at the Lima said the resigned Customs com- woman of Pampanga’s 2nd District,
the cases involving PDAF before the nary investigation of the cases. Senate last week. missioner’s name has always been should also resign from her post out
Office of the Ombudsman. Santiago has asked Senate Ma- in the list of those being investigated of delicadeza.
Unconstitutional jority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano by the NBI, thus, there is no basis “Delicadeza is really is something
Lack Of Merit Earlier, the SC had declared to schedule her privilege speech im- for him to say that his name was just personal. As I have said before at
“The SC dismissed the petition unconstitutional the system of pork mediately after the Senate opens its inserted. this point there is no legal compul-
for lack of merit and failure to show barrel of the members of Congress sessions at 3 p.m. The ex-BOC chief, according to sion yet. Just like in the first batch
grave abuse of discretion,” Spokes- under the PDAF not only for 2013 but “This is to confirm in writing my De Lima, could be referring to the of PDAF cases, this is merely rec-
man Theodore Te said in a press also for the previous years. request – conveyed verbally by my supplemental affidavit executed by ommendatory for the Ombudsman
briefing. The SC had also declared un- chief of staff - for time to deliver a PDAF scam whistleblower Benhur and just like in the first batch it is
While the petition covered only constitutional the provisions in two privilege speech this Wednesday, 4 Luy only two or three days before the the Ombudsman who will undertake
three of those charged with malversa- Presidential Decrees that allowed the December 2013, immediately after filing of the complaint. independent evaluation of the cases,”
tion and plunder before the Office of disbursement of the Malampaya Fund Reference of Business,” Santiago De Lima said Luy had executed she explained.
the Ombudsman, the SC ruling effec- and the Presidential Social Fund, said in her letter to the majority supplemental affidavits for each of Likewise, Presidential Commu-
tively applies to all the respondents respectively, “for such other pur- leader. (With a report from Hannah the former and incumbent lawmakers nications Operations Office (PCOO)
in the cases. poses as may be hereafter directed L. Torregoza) implicated in the scam aside from the Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said
original affidavit which is common to it would be Ducut’s decision if she
all of the respondents. deems it fit to resign from her posi-
UN Launches... has some experience in rebuilding
and reconstruction.
She said Luy detailed in his sup-
plemental affidavits the amount of the
tion after being tagged in the pork
barrel scam.
(Cont'd from page 1) She expressed hope that “the alleged kickbacks that the lawmakers “Nasa pagpasya na niya yan dahil
solidarity and sympathy shown by the received from their PDAF. hindi naman pinag-uutos sa batas
The office of the UN High Com- Peace Ark Hospital ship. Chinese people will be translated to However, when asked whether he ang pagbibitiw o pagliban sa tung-
missioner for Refugees said it needs Ambassador Ma said the Chinese good affinity with the Filipinos.” feels that some persons are just after kulin,” Coloma said. (That decision
$19.2 million to address “primary medical team is currently situated Although “there’s really some his post, Biazon replied: “I won’t go is up to her because there is no law
protection issues” for devastated in the most severely hit areas in Ta- differences” between the two coun- to that. I’m still gathering informa- mandating the resignation or the
communities, more than double the cloban, Palo, and Abuyog. Within tries, she said, after two years in her tion.” leave of absence of those involved.)
$8.3 million it has raised so far. three days, she said, the medical assignment here, she said came to Meanwhile, the resigned Cus-
“Almost a month after the typhoon, team received over 3,500 patients; realize that “friendship and amicable Well-Funded Enemies toms commissioner’s father, Muntin-
its effects show no sign of abating,” more than 80 of them were hospital- feelings of the two peoples are too In a statement issued yesterday, lupa City Rep. Rodolfo Biazon, said
said Bernard Kerblat, UNHCR rep- ized and some were operated in the strong, that nothing can prevent us Biazon indicated that he has been he won’t resign from the LP despite
resentative in the Philippines.”Today, hospital ship. from being friends forever.” under pressure from “well-funded” the “misfortunes” experienced by
more than ever, protection and hu- “This string bond will live on de- enemies, particularly those who have his son.
manitarian assistance are needed Tens Of Thousands Displaced spite the differences we have. In the been affected by the reforms he had “I’m staying with the Liberal
to ensure that no more lives will be In its appeal for more interna- long span of history the differences initiated, to resign from his post. Party. Wag naman nating isabit
taken by the consequences of this tional aid, the Office of the UN High we now have is only very short,” the “In the past two years, I have so yung party affiliation to the is-
devastating typhoon.” Commissioner for Refugees said tens Chinese diplomat added. “We should far survived the attacks and obstacles sue,” said the former senator and
of thousands of families remain dis- have a bigger picture and long-term thrown at me. But I can only take so Armed Forces of the Philippines
China-Philippines Friendship placed and an estimated 5,000 people relations in our minds when we much,” he said. (AFP) Chief of Staff. (Let’s not drag
Meanwhile, Ambassador Ma Ke- are believed to be fleeing the hard-hit handle these differences.” The NBI filed last week criminal party affiliation to the issue.) (With
quing of China said yesterday that the islands of Leyte and Samar every day charges of malversation, bribery, reports from Madel S. Namit and
devastation caused by the typhoon for the country’s main cities of Manila China’s Air Defense Zone and graft corrupt practices before Ellson A. Quismorio)
has provided an opportunity for China and Cebu. With regards to China’s decision
to help the Philippines and show the The typhoon wrecked dozens of to establish an Air Defense Identifica-
traditional friendship that exists be- towns and left more than four million tion Zone (ADIZ) in a disputed area has established an ADIZ in an area in player Liang Wen-chong) but also to
tween the two countries. survivors needing emergency assis- of the East China Sea, Ambassador East China Sea that is also claimed by (Walker) who died shortly after attend-
She spoke at the turnover of tance, including 125,000 who are still Ma explained that China just followed Japan and Taiwan as their own. The ing a fund raiser in America,” Gordon
payloaders donated by Chinese in evacuation centers, the National “relevant international regulation” disputed islands – known as Diaoyu said during a press briefing at the PRC
companies in the Philippines at the Disaster Risk Reduction and Man- and its own regulation in setting up to China, Senkaku to Japan, and Di- headquarters in Port Area, Manila.
Philippine Red Cross headquarters agement Council said Tuesday. this zone. aoyutai to Taiwan – are located roughly Liang, the former Asian Tour No.
in Port Area, Manila. The payloaders The UN refugee agency has al- “To my understanding this is not due east of Mainland China, northeast 1, donated $67,500 (close to P3 million)
will be used in the clearing operation ready raised about half of its goal China’s invention to set up air identifi- of Taiwan, west of Okinawa Island, and – equivalent to half of his first-place
now going on in the devastated areas of $348 million.”This new (UNHCR) cation zone,” she said. “Since the last north of the southwestern end of the purse of $135,00 at the the Resorts
of the Visayas. appeal will form part of the upcoming century in the 1950s, over 20 countries, Ryukyu Islands. World Manila Masters – to the victims
The ambassador said that Chinese UN aid appeal,” Johanna Morden, including the major countries like the of typhoon Yolanda.
President X Jinping immediately sent external relations associate for the United States and some neighboring Gratitude To Walker, Liang Walker, who garnered fame as
his condolences to President Benigno UNHCR, told AFP. countries like Japan and Korea, have Philippine Red Cross Chairman Brian O’Conner in “The Fast and the
S. Aquino III and, together with the established air identification zones.” Richard Gordon expressed gratitude Furious” film series, died on Novem-
Red Cross Society of China, the Chi- China’s Experience Ambassador Ma said China’s pur- to Hollywood actor Paul Walker, who ber 30 after leaving an event for his
nese government donated $100,000 With Calamities pose in establishing the ADIZ is “not died in a car crash after attending a charity Reach Out Worldwide for vic-
for the victims of the typhoon. In an interview at Red Cross to trigger conflict but to preempt any charity event for the victims of typhoon tims of typhoon Yolanda in the red 2005
Then, extending additional as- headquarters in Manila yesterday, tension to be raised in these areas.” Yolanda in the Philippines, and to the Porsche Carrera GT of a friend Roger
sistance step-by-step, it donated P73 Ambassador Ma said, “We are ready She said the aviation flights can be Chinese golf player who donated half Rodas, age 38. Rodas, who was driving
million worth of tents and blankets to share our experience how to registered or notified, but this will not of his winnings from a tournament to the car, apparently lost control of the
and P40 million worth of relief goods, rebuild in disaster areas.” She said hinder the normal freedom of flight those devastated by the calamity. car which crashed into a light pole and
deployed nearly 200 doctors from China is a country which suffers an- within the area. “I take this opportunity to express tree in Valencia, Santa Clarita, Califor-
the Chinese Red Cross, and sent its nually from natural calamities so it Beijing announced last week that it my thanks not only to (Chinese golf nia, and burst into flames.
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SC Reiterates Reyes Not Qualified
To Run In Marinduque’s District
By REY G. PANALIGAN 30, the start of the term of office of official leave.
members of the House of Represen- Reyes is the daughter of Marin-
The Supreme Court (SC) denied tatives. duque Gov. Carmencita Reyes and
yesterday a second motion to recon- The first motion for reconsidera- the sister of former Rep. Edmundo
sider its decision that dismissed the tion was handed down last October by Reyes Jr.
petition of Regina Ongsiako Reyes, the SC by a 5-4 vote. On March 27, 2013, the Comelec’s
who challenged her disqualification Those who voted to dismiss the mo- first division cancelled Reyes’ certifi-
by the Commission on Elections tion were Chief Justice Maria Lourdes cate of candidacy (COC) for being an
(Comelec) as a candidate for the lone P. A. Sereno, Justices Jose Portugal American citizen and for lack of the
congressional district of Marinduque Perez, Teresita J. Leonardo de Castro, one-year residency for candidates to
in the May 13 elections. Roberto A. Abad, and Bienvenido L. an elective office.
Earlier, the SC declared as final Reyes. It said that “a Filipino citizen
its June 25, 2013 resolution that af- The dissenters were Senior Justice who becomes naturalized elsewhere
firmed Comelec’s May 14, 2013 ruling Antonio T. Carpio, Justices Arturo D. effectively abandons his domicile of
which declared Reyes is an American Brion, Martin S. Villarama Jr., and origin.”
citizen and not qualified to run for an Marvic M.V.F. Leonen. In the case of Reyes, the poll
elective post. Justices Presbitero J. Velasco body said that “there is no showing
The Comelec en banc ruling, which Jr., Diosdado M. Peralta, Lucas P. whatsoever that respondent (Reyes)
affirmed the decision of its first divi- Bersamin, Jose Catral Mendoza, and had already re-acquired her Filipino
sion, also ruled that Reyes lacked Estela Perlas M. Bernabe inhibited citizenship… so as to conclude that
the required one-year residency in themselves. she has regained her domicile in the
Marinduque. Justice Mariano C. del Castillo was Philippines, and there being no proof
A second motion for reconsid- on official leave. that respondent had renounced her
eration was filed. Under the rules, a Lord Allan Velasco, the opponent American citizenship, it follows that
second motion for reconsideration is of Reyes in the congressional election she has not abandoned her domicile
a prohibited pleading. in Marinduque, is the son of Justice of choice in the United States of
Reyes is still the sitting member of Velasco. America.”
Congress for Marinduque. Seven justices voted to dismiss The Comelec ruled that Reyes is
She was proclaimed winner in the Reyes’ petition against the Comelec’s an American citizen as evidenced by
May 13, 2013 congressional election in ruling on June 25, 2013. Four justices her use of a United States passport
Marinduque, a day after the Comelec dissented, three inhibited themselves, No. 306278853 in her travels to the US
handed down its ruling. Thereafter, and one was on official leave. since Oct. 14, 2005 up to June 30, 2012.
she assumed her post as member of Led by Justice Perez, the six other According to the Comelec, Reyes
BULONG PULUNGAN – Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III listens to COA Chair person Grace Congress. justices who voted to dismiss Reyes’ may re-acquire her Filipino citizenship
Tan, at the 27th Annual Bulong Pulungan Christmas Party held yesterday, Dec. 3, at Under the law, the Comelec retains petition were Chief Justice Sereno, and become eligible for public service if
the Sunset Pavillion, Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City. (Richard V. Viñas) jurisdiction over petitions involving Justices De Castro, Del Castillo, Ber- she would “take the oath of allegiance
candidates proclaimed winners as samin, and Reyes. to the Republic of the Philippines
PNoy Scores... members of the House of Representa-
tives until their assumption into office
The dissenters were Senior Justice
Carpio, Justices Brion, Leonen and
before the consul-general of the Phil-
ippine Consulate in the US and make
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on June 30. Villarama Jr. a personal and sworn renunciation of
The jurisdiction of the House of Justices Mendoza, Perlas-Bernabe her American citizenship before any
The President defended the tire- also commended the resilience Representatives Electoral Tribunal and Velasco Jr. inhibited themselves. public officer authorized to administer
less government workers and other of the FIlipinos in the face of the (HRET) commences at noon of June At that time, Justice Peralta was on an oath.”
“nameless” people involved rescue adversities.
and relief mission but were sup-
In Bohol
posedly not highlighted in the news
reports. He said he has seen life is gradu-
Pomeranz To Hold Free Concert For ‘Yolanda’ Victims
The President’s remarks, made ally returning to normal in quake-hit By MONCH MIKKO E. MISAGAL
Development Committee (NPDC), in touched by the horrible plight of the
during yesterday’s Bulong Pulungan, Bohol during a recent visit in the cooperation with the Department of typhoon victims, that he waived his
followed weeks of drawing sharp province. “When I returned to Bo- Grammy-winner.singer-songwrit- Tourism, the event will showcase some talent fee. Imagine watching a great
criticism for the government’s slow hol, I was really impressed that they er David Pomeranz will hold a free of Pomeranz’s well-known songs, like performer in Rizal Park for free? That
relief response in the aftermath of did not surrender and instead they concert at the Rizal Park Open Air the 1982 hit “Got To Believe In Magic,” is worth the experience.”
super typhoon Yolanda. He set aside immediately stood up and planned Auditorium on Friday at 7 p.m., to 1983’s “King And Queen Of Hearts,” Attendees are encouraged to
a prepared speech and delivered a better future,” he said. raise funds for the victims of super and more recent hits, “Undying Admi- donate cash or other items that can
impromptu remarks mostly thanking “Maraming simbahang gumuho, typhoon “Yolanda” (international ration,” and “Born For You.” be used by “Yolanda” victims. Dona-
the men and women involved in the mga taong anlaki ng panukso sumu- name: “Haiyan”), NPDC Spokesman Kenneth Mon- tion boxes will be around the concert
relief operations. ko kaya pagbalik ko sa Bohol nung Sponsored by the National Parks tegrande said: “[Pomeranz] was so venue.
nakaraang lingo, bilib na bilib ako
‘Negativism Sells’ na nakatindig na at pinag-iisipan na
“Whenever we read the newspa- ang kinabukasan, tila walang nang-
pers, listen to the radio, and watch TV, yari [There were a lot of churches
the notion of ‘negativism sells’ per- that were destroyed, and people
sists,” the President said in Filipino were tempted to give up but when
during the forum at the Sofitel hotel. I came back to Bohol last week, I
“If we don’t make a controversy or was amazed that they were back on
issue, our media seems to be bored,” their feet and were thinking of their
said Aquino. future as if nothing happened],”
Aquino said.
Gratitude
The President used the occasion Christmas Wish
to express gratitude to the soldiers, In the same forum, the President
policemen, other government work- also made known his Christmas wish
ers, and volunteers involved in the list, which starts with “kapayapaan”
rescue and relief mission in light of (peace), and no more major calami-
the recent adversities. “On behalf of ties in the coming year.
the country, I thank all the nameless “Siguro lalo na ngayon, diba,
people who gave their all to alleviate kapayapaan talaga [At this time, I
the suffering of our countrymen,” would really like to ask for peace],”
Aquino said. Aquino said when asked about his
Apart from the government secu- Christmas wish.
rity forces, Aquino praised Defense “Sana natapos na yung libro ng
Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, Interior problema natin ngayong taon na ito [I
and Local Government Secretary hope that our book of problems would
Mar Roxas and Social Secretary have its end this year],” he said.
Corazon Solima for being on the The President said that despite
“frontlines” during the Zamboanga the calamities that struck the coun-
siege as well as the aftermath of try this year, he has also seen the
the earthquake and typhoon that hit resiliency of the people, especially
Visayas. While these cabinet mem- in affected areas, and he hopes that
bers were busy bringing aid to the this will continue in the coming year.
calamity victims, Aquino observed The major calamities were typhoon
that there were some media practi- “Santi” in Central Luzon, the Zam-
tioners who were hurling criticisms boanga crisis, the Bohol earthquake
during “breakfast, lunch, dinner and and super typhoon “Yolanda” in
even midnight snack.” Eastern Visayas,
Aquino also extended anew his “Next year, especially with the
thanks to the international com- start of the New Year, there are so
munity that continues to provide many opportunities that are coming
relief aid to the disaster-hit com- and I really hope that our people
munities. maintain the optimism, the “can do”
attitude that is already being nurtured
‘Will Not Surrender’ at this point in time,” Aquino said.
The President meantime said
the government is committed to Tough Year
accelerate the recovery and reha- Aquino said this year had been
bilitation efforts in the communi- really tough, especially for the gov-
ties affected by typhoon Yolanda, ernment, with the challenges from
and the 7.2 magnitude earthquake, man-made and natural calamities,
among others. He affirmed that the but the government will not be the
government will “not surrender” first to give up.
and will continue to provide assis- “Hindi mangunguna ang goby-
tance to help people recover from erno niyo na sumuko [Your govern-
the tragedy. ment will not lead in giving up],”
Admitting that 2013 was a dif- he said. (With a report from Madel
ficult year for the nation, Aquino Sabater Namit)
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16 Luzon News Wednesday, December 4, 2013

P20-B SCTEx Concession Awaits Nod

By MARK ANTHONY N. MANUEL explained that concerns regarding to integrate SCTEx’s operations ding to operate the SCTEx, built by
the concessions have already been with the North Luzon Expresway the state-run Bases Conversion and
LUZON solved and that the company is op- (NLEx). Development Authority (BCDA),
NEWSBITS CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga timistic in obtaining the green light He added that MNTC also plans paving the way for the signing of a
— The Manila North Tollways Corp. from the President. to construct elevated tollways lead- concession agreement in November
PAMPANGA (MNTC) is hoping to get President Once MNTC gets the nod from ing to the SLEx. 2010.
Aquino’s approval for the planned the President, the corporation will “We plan to pour in a total of P20 The agreement provides that
BROWNOUT P20-billion concession offer to oper- take over the full operational control billion in fresh capital until 2043 for MNTC will fully shoulder until 2019
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pam- ate the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Express- of SCTEx. road improvements, lighting, sig- the P1.2 billion annual re-payment
panga — Four municipalities in way (SCTEx), a top MNTC official Franco said that MNTC is eyeing nages and other facilities to improve of the BCDA’s loan from the Japan
the 2nd District ofPampanga will said Tuesday. the improvement of the 93.77-kilo- the safety of motorists using the International Cooperation Agency
experience a nine-hour brown- MNTC President and Chief Ex- meter four-lane expressway with expressways, Franco said. (JICA) to build Subic-Clark-Tarlac
out beginning 7 a.m, on Friday ecutive Officer Rodrigo F. Franco plans to invest some P600 million MNTC had earlier won the bid- Expressway.
(December 6). National Grid
Corporation of the Philippines
North Luzon (NGCP-NL) Public
Affairs Officer Lilibeth Gaydowen
said the consumers of Pampanga
Electric Cooperative II (PELCO
7 Countries
II) and San Fernando Light and
Power Corporation (SFELAPCO)
specifically those in the mu-
To Display
nicipalities of Guagua, Porac,
Floridablanca, and select portions
of Lubao will be affected. The
Pampanga
“brown-out is due to replace-
ment of selected wood poles and
line hardware along Hermosa-
Lanterns
Guagua 69kV transmission line,”
Gaydowen said. (Franco G. CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pam-
Regala) panga — The famous giant lanterns
of San Fernando or “Parul Samper-
P820 M FOR nandu” will be displayed in seven
SARIAYA ROAD international consulates around the
world during the Christmas season as
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The part of efforts to showcase the creativ-
Department of Public Works ity of local craftsmen, here.
and Highways (DPWH)-Quezon The Philippine Giant Lanterns will
2nd District Engineering Office be the highlight of Christmas displays
(2DEO) is seeking the release in the Philippine Consulate General
of the P820-million fund for the
in Xiamen, China; and the Philippine
construction of a by-pass road
in Sariaya, this province. Dis- Embassies in New Zealand and The
trict Engineer Cely Flancia said Hague, Netherlands.
the road is about seven kilome- Descendents of local lantern-
ters from Barangay Sampaloc 2 making in the city also sent several
that crosses Barangay Isabang, lanterns to Philippine Embassies
here. It was requested by Mayor in Geneva, Switzerland, Rome, Italy
Rosauro Masilang to reduce by
and Istanbul, Turkey through the city
40 percent the perennial traffic
congestion along Maharlika High-
government.
LAMP CRAFT DISPLAY — People mill around a lamp craft display of various designs and colors at the Meanwhile, a 16-foot giant lantern
way. 2DEO is working with DPWH Christmas Village launched last weekend in San Fernando City, La Union. Governor Manuel Ortega said
Secretary Rogelio Singson for the is featured for the second year in
the Christmas Village featuring Christmas lightings, decors, gift shops, and food stalls opens daily from 7
release of the fund. (Danny J. a.m. to 12 midnight and runs until December 31. (Liezle Basa Iñigo) a row in the Philippine Consulate
Estacio) in Honolulu, Hawaii, sponsored by
Omar Quiwa.
FAKE BILLS Mayor Edwin Santiago also shared

RIZAL, Laguna — Police reported

DA’s Alcala Cries Political Harassment that the city is invited to participate
in the Xiamen Lantern Festival next
yesterday the arrest of Mark An- the project funded during Alcala’s Alcala’s district with a six percent year.
thony Urriza, 21, and his brother By DANNY J. ESTACIO
term as congressman. interest on loan assistance. “All giant lanterns that we send
Marivic, 18, after being caught
In his counter affidavit to the “In Quezon province, SPADE abroad are handcrafted by our local
red-handed passing off fake
P1,000 bills at various establish-
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Depart- charges filed before the Office of Foundation closely coordinates its lantern-makers in the tradition of cre-
ments here over the weekend. ment of Agriculture (DA) Secretary the Ombudsman, Alcala attached projects through the Sentrong Pami- atity of our people,” Santiago said.
Senior Inspector Gerry Abalos, Proceso J. Alcala accused former Lu- sworn statements of 13 of the 16 lihan ng Produktong Agrikultura Santiago explained that the send-
Rizal Chief of Police, said the cena City Mayor Ramon Y. Talaga, Jr. farmer-beneficiaries, who allegedly sa Quezon Foundation, Inc. based ing of giant lanterns aboard is part
brothers, who hail from Majay- of “underhanded election campaign backpedalled on their earlier sworn in Sariaya, Quezon and (with) the of an effort to promote the Giant
jay, are now facing charges of tactics” when the latter filed criminal statements belying receipt of the loan Department of Agriculture,” said Lantern Festival and the lantern
swindling under Article 66 of the charges against him for alleged bo- assistance. Alcala. making industry in Pampanga. (Mark
Revised Penal Code, the “Anti-
gus loan assistance to farmers when Alcala said the 16 farmers were The P3.275-million project was Anthony N. Manuel)
Illegal Currency Law.” Authorities
recovered seven pieces of fake he was still a congressman. beneficiaries of the project, carried completed on May 15, 2008.
P1,000 bills from the brothers, The mayor had charged Alcala, on out through the Sir Pelagio Alcantara Most, if not all, of the named ben-
who claimed they had bought
them at P600 each in Divisoria,
Manila. (Ferdinand C. Castro)
behalf of 16 marginalized farmers in
the 2nd District who belied receiving
Development (SPADE) Foundation,
Inc. It was designed to benefit 65
eficiaries, allegedly did not received
the cash assistance, allegedly from Antipolo
loan assistance of P50,000 each from marginalized farmer-families from Alcala’s “pork barrel.”

11 FIRMS GET
Graced
D.O.L.E. AWARDS
Eleven companies based in
By Black
Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga,
Tarlac, and Subic received the
Tripartite Certificate of Compli-
Nazarene
ance on Labor Standards (TC- By NEL B. ANDRADE
CLS) given by the Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE).
Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature
Club, Chun Chiang Enterprises
ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal — Hun-
Manufacturing Company and Es- dreds of devotees of the Black Naza-
silor Manufacturing Philippines in rene of Quiapo, commonly known as
Bataan; Pharmatechnical Labora- Poong Nazareno, bade farewell to
tory Inc. in Bulacan; Petron San the pilgrim image yesterday during a
Fernando Depot, Trust Inter- mass held at the Cathedral Shrine of
national Paper Corporation and the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voy-
Mekeni Food Corporation in Pam-
SM RENOVATES POLICE HEALTH FACILITY — Police officials in Laguna are joined by SM executives at the
age after an overnight stay.
panga and the Subic EnerZone
and Petron Freeport Corporation ceremonial turnover of the newly refurbished Police National Training Institute Health Service facility in- Msgr. Rigoberto de Guzman offici-
in Subic Bay Freeport received side Camp Vicente Lim in Canlubang. SM Foundation Executive Director for Health and Medical Programs ated the farewell mass for the visiting
the award. DOLE Regional Direc- Connie Angeles said SM Foundation renovated and fitted the 25-bed facility with supplies and equipment image, also known as “Nuestro Padre
tor Raymundo Agravante said that will benefit trainees of the Philippine Public Safety College and officers and staff of the training insti- Jesus Nazareno”, brought in this
“TCCLS is given to companies tute as well as their dependents.
mountain city the other day by a mo-
that comply with the provisions torcade from the Quiapo Church to the
the Labor Code. (Mar T. Supnad) Minor Basilica.

DISASTER
‘Feria de Candon’ Dazzles Tourists Hijos de Nazareno, the barefoot
Black Nazarene marshalls secured
PREPAREDNESS By FREDDIE G. LAZARO
At the same time, the beautiful The 2013 Feria De Candon was for- the image from hundreds of devotees
ladies clad with attractive costumes mally started last Saturday morning who wanted to touch the antique
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — inspired by local materials were pa- through the opening of the trade fair wooden image of Christ in crimson
Chief Superintendent Raul CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — The raded followed by the search for Miss exposition featuring the bagnet (deep robe.
Petrasanta, Police Regional celebration of this year’s Feria de Feria De Candon 2013. fried pork) from Narvacan; sugarcane A long queue of devotees, young
Office 3 (PRO3) director, initi- Candon made a breakthrough after “This Feria de Candon” is purely candy from Santa Maria; Burgos’ bal- and old, were allowed to kiss the im-
ated a workshop on disaster and
thousands of residents and tourists a promotion of cultures, practices, latinaw rice; attractive stone crafts of age and wipe their handkerchief on the
calamity preparedness which
was attended by representatives
thronged to the main road of Candon beauty and products from our towns in San Esteban; Santiago’s “abel” (Iluko hands and feet of the country’s most
of the police, local government City on Sunday and Monday nights the second district of Ilocos Sur to fur- woven cloth); rice cakes and cornick popular image of Jesus Christ during
units (LGUs), and other sectors. to watch the parades of colorful and ther enhance our tourism potentials in products of Candon City; duhat wine its overnight stay at the cathedral.
He said the activity is in support attractive electric floats. the local and world market,” Candon of Lidlidda; rice wine of San Emilio; As a matter of tradition, devotees
to the government’s objective Last Sunday evening, the parade of Mayor Ericson Singson said. Cervantes’ maguey fiber–made slip- waved their white handkerchief as the
to mitigate the effects of risks 24 electric floats showcasing the One Last Monday, the electric float pers; peanut food products of Sta. image was brought out yesterday.
by determining pro-active police Town, One Product (OTOP) of the 22 parade of tricycles that represented Lucia; and other agricultural and “This is a yearly tradition,” said
deployment and response to help
towns and Candon City in the second all barangays in Candon City with industrial products from the other Mar Bacani of the Antipolo City Cul-
promote resiliency among all
sectors. (Freddie C. Velez) district of Ilocos Sur had entertained their beautiful muses entertained the towns of the second district of the tural and Tourism Promotion Office,
the residents, visitors and tourists. residents and tourists. province. of the pilgrim image’s visit.
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Visayas News Wednesday, December 4, 2013 17

Authorities Dismayed Australian

Warship
VISAYAS
Over Spill Inaction Arrives
NEWSBITS By TARA YAP
As of press time, Kuan Yu Global
Technologies Inc. which has been
(PSALM), the government-owned
corporation that owns the damaged
With
P30,000 BONUS
ILOILO CITY, Iloilo — Governor
Arthur Defensor Sr. has expressed
contracted by Napocor to do the
oil spill clean up has not started its
work, which includes siphoning the
power barge, to compel Kuan Yu to
already start real cleanup opera-
tions.
Aid
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occ.
(PNA) — Regular and plan- disappointment that no actual mas- remaining bunker fuel inside the Dr. Rex Sadaba, coordinator of
tilla casual city government By MARS W. MOSQUEDA JR.
sive cleanup operations has yet been damaged Napocor power barge. oil spill assessment team from the
employees here will receive a done to minimize the health and Meanwhile, Commodore Ath- University of the Philippines (UP
maximum Performance En- environmental hazards from the oil elo Ybañez, commander of Philip- Visayas), said the remaining bunker CEBU CITY, Cebu — The HMAS
hancement Incentive (PEI) or
spill in Estancia, Iloilo. pine Coast Guard (PCG-Western fuel inside the NAPOCOR barge Tobruk, an amphibious ship sent by
Christmas bonus of P30,000
each after the Sangguniang “They (owners of the barge from Visayas), has confirmed that the oil must be removed immediately. the government of Australia to assist
Panlungsod recently approved where the oil came) have to act fast spill has spread significantly. Sadaba explained that once it in the relief and recovery operations
the budget proposed by Mayor and we have to protect our people,” The amount of bunker fuel spilled cannot be siphoned, the real cleanup in areas severely affected by super
Monico Puentevella. The City Defensor said. into Estancia’s coastline has grown operations cannot start and rehabili- typhoon “Yolanda,” has arrived in
Council took favorable action Approximately 5,000 survivors in from 200,000 liters three weeks ago tation efforts will be delayed. Cebu with relief goods and tents.
on the additional P7.944-million this northern Iloilo town badly hit by to currently, approximately 900,000 Meanwhile, the Iloilo provincial The Australian warship immedi-
appropriation requested by the
super-typhoon “Yolanda” continue liters. The Napocor power barge was government still needs help in taking ately unloaded 110 tons of Humani-
mayor. The amount is on top of
the already approved P26 mil- to face serious health risks after an carrying some 1.4 million liters of care of the growing number of evacu- tarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
lion to cover the PEIs of quali- offshore power barge of National bunker fuel when it suffered damage ees currently staying temporarily at goods, including shelter materials and
fied city government employ- Power Corp. (Napocor) hit by fero- from the super typhoon. the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State food from the World Food Program for
ees. The PEI will be given on a cious typhoon winds slammed into Defensor said it is imperative College (NIPSC)-West Campus. Yolanda victims in the northern part
pro-rate basis or depending on Estancia’s coastline and triggered for Napocor and Power Sector As- Tents have been set up as temporary of Cebu province.
the length of service of qualified an oil spill. sets and Liabilities Management shelter for the affected survivors. The ship also had a helicopter on
employees. board which will be used to bring the
relief goods to remote areas in Ban-
D.O.H. CAMPAIGN tayan Island, said a statement from
the Australian Embassy.
ILOILO CITY, Iloilo (PIA) — In The ship has 167 personnel who
a message during World AIDS
will be joining in relief and recovery
Day last Sunday at Robinson’s
Mall here, Department of Health operations in affected areas.
in Region VI (DOH-6) assistant HMAS Tobruk left Australia on
regional director Ma. Paz Cor- November 17 and first arrived in
rales said the partnership of Ormoc. The vessel will stay in Cebu
government agencies, people until this Friday.
living with HIV (PLHIVs), civil
society, and other organizations
has reversed the AIDS (acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome)
epidemic. She said collective ac-
tion of various sectors has mini-
PCGG,
mized HIV infections by over
25 percent in the past decade.
In Western Visayas, majority of
TIEZA
people living with AIDS are now
living a normal life, are working
and are back with their families,
To
she said.
Rehabilitate
ONE-STOP SHOP
CEBU CITY, Cebu (PNA) — The
TENT COMMUNITY — The West Campus of Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) in Estancia
town, northern Iloilo has been transformed into a tent community. This is the area where residents living
near the Estancia coastline have been evacuated to escape the toxic fumes exuded by the oil spill from the
Shrine
Cebu City government is set
to open a one-stop shop at National Power Corp. (Napocor)-owned power barge damaged by the ferocity of super-typhoon ‘Yolanda’ By KRIS BAYOS
the Cebu IT Park in Barangay three weeks ago. (Tara Yap)
Lahug, this city, for the issu-
ance and renewal of business The Presidential Commission on
permits and job requirements.
The one-stop shop will serve
locators of the city’s business
Tacloban Inmates’ Presence In Cebu Denied Good Government (PCGG) will team
up with the Tourism Infrastructure and
Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) to
process outsourcing (BPO) hub,
its clients and employees, and By MARS W. MOSQUEDA JR. believed to have landed on board a licemen here are giving much atten- rehabilitate the Sto. Niño Shrine and
the general public who may pumpboat from Leyte. tion to the northern towns of Cebu, Heritage Museum in Tacloban that was
obtain permits and other busi- DAANBANTAYAN, Cebu — The CPPO Director Senior Supt. Noel which were badly devastated by the heavily damaged when super- typhoon
ness or job requirements from Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) Gillamac said the text messages were super typhoon. “Yolanda” hit the city last November 8.
PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig Fund, SSS has strongly denied the text messag- not true as his men in those areas “Our Philippine National Police PCGG chairman Atty. Andres Bau-
and other agencies. The Cebu es circulating in the province about have not confirmed the rumors after (PNP) personnel have responded tista said they will sign a memorandum
City Council has passed a reso-
the presence of armed men believed days of conducting patrol and inves- to the reports and checked these of agreement with TIEZA, which will in
lution authorizing Mayor Michael
Rama to enter into and sign the to be escapees from the Tacloban City tigation in the northern towns of the reports out which have been proven turn, provide funding for the rehabilita-
deed of donation between the jail armed with guns. province. to be baseless and untrue,” Gillamac tion of the former presidential residence
Cebu Property Ventures and De- The said text messages have al- The text messages, said Gilla- said. “I would like to assure the public of Ferdinand Marcos in Leyte, which
velopment Corporation (CPVDC) ready caused a stir in the towns of Me- mac, warn that these men are out to that the CPPO is on top of the situa- was sequestered by the government
which owns and operates the dellin, Daanbantayan, San Remegio, rob homes and rape women in the tion and would not allow anything of after the downfall of the Marcos dicta-
70-square meter office space Madridejos, Sta. Fe, and Bantayan northern Cebu town. He said Cebu the sort to happen within its area of torship.
to be turned into the one-stop
where the alleged armed men were province is safe and secure and po- responsibility.” Bautista said the PCGG has de-
shop.
ployed two teams from Manila to Leyte
to check the state of the sequestered
REEFBUDS SURVIVE property and to deliver relief goods to
BORACAY Island, Dec. 2 (PNA)
BANGKA Conceptualized the personnel that maintains the tourist
destination in Tacloban.
— The reefbuds project in
this resort island survived the
strong onslaught of the typhoon
“Yolanda” and will continue to
For Ilonggo Fisherfolk “Based on preliminary reports, the
Sto. Niño Shrine is heavily damaged
and flooded but there was no looting
provide hope in restoring coral Some of the most severely affected and found out about their present con- can be reached at phone numbers reported,” he said.
reefs here. Jojo Rodriguez of the by recent super-typhoon “Yolanda” dition. Whereupon, she took it upon 372-5327 or 0919-269-4286 or at www. Bautista said the PCGG will account
Sangkalikasan Producers Co- are fishermen in various parts of the herself to personally pledged to donate reginarica.org. for all the assets inside the shrine,
operative (SPC) said: “At least
Visayas. enough money for three bancas. The project hopes to not only give including valuable artwork, religious
80-90 percent of our reefbuds
project in Boracay survived
Most of them lost all their means She then got in touch with mem- the fishermen fish to eat for their daily icons, expensive furniture, sculptures,
the typhoon. However, all coral of livelihood with the destruction of bers, partners and associates of sustenance, but to help them get back and chandeliers, among others. The
nursery units have been badly their boats by the ferocity of the ty- Regina Rosarii and related to them to their lives as fishermen so that they official described the shrine as a “trea-
damaged and need constant phoon winds and the storm surge that the situation which has befallen the can take care of their families and sure trove,” considering the worth of the
repairs,” he said. “The good followed. Some of the most badly hit fishing community in San Dionisio their community. assets it houses.
news is our natural recruits in- fishermen are from the coastal town and about the project which would
crease by 60-80 percent and we

Updated Partial Official

of San Dionisio, Iloilo province, which help them to recover from their loss.
documented growth of 0.5 inch
was barely given much attention by The response was overwhelming, with
to 2-4 inches. We also noted an
increase of fish biomass in the either media or the public. donations and pledges immediately
area.” This situation has prompted a
medical mission team led by Sister
made.
The project is aimed at helping the List of Confirmed/
Identified Casualties
Eppie Brasil O.P., founder and head of fishermen and their families not only
LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM the Regina Rosarii Center for Contem- to provide for their daily sustenance,
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte (PNA) — plative Prayer based in Quezon City, but to get them back on their feet
The Department of Labor and to come up with a responsive solution with their livelihood and their normal
Employment (DOLE) is looking to the fishermen’s plight. lives. The following is an updated partial official list of confirmed
at providing livelihood programs The team has conceived and start- To date, a total of 70 boats are al- casualties (from previously unidentified persons)
to sustain the income of workers ed BANGKA or Bigyan Agad ng ready available with a total target of due to super-typhoon ‘Yolanda’ as of 6 a.m., Dec. 3, 2013,
displaced in the wake of super-
typhoon “Yolanda.” DOLE East-
Kabuhayan program, the objective 200 to provide for all the families in as provided by the National Disaster Risk Reduction
of which is to build and provide new the coastal town. and Management Council (NDRRMC)
ern Visayas Director Exequiel R.
fishing boats to replace what the fisher The BANGKA project also hopes
Sarcauga said that Secretary Ro-
families have lost in the calamity. to inspire other people and groups to
and compiled by MB Research.
salinda Baldoz would like to “roll
out programs that could give During a mission to San Dionisio, do the same for other areas similarly TOTAL: 5,680
money to displaced workers.” Sister Eppie’s attention was caught affected. Donations and pledges are • REGION VIII Donsal, Corason Sinio Cabias, Diomedes
DOLE earlier introduced a P50- upon seeing that no fish was available encouraged and welcomed at the • LEYTE
Carillo, Princess Udtohan
million emergency employment in the market, and when she saw male Regina Rosarii center located at No. Marcelino, Rolando
Burawis, Lolita
Cawaring, Beatriz
program targeting some 12,500 residents of the town sitting around, 70 Scout Fernandez Street, Barangay
workers in the region. For the complete list, please log on to http://www.mb.com.ph.
forlorn. She interviewed some of them Laging Handa, Quezon City. They
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P21-M Water Project Affordable,

Safe Medicines
MINDANAO
NEWSBITS
To Benefit Villagers For Sarangani
their organization must also be re- Darwin Nasilla, vice chairman ALABEL, Sarangani – A Memo-
RONDALLA WINNERS By CHERRY MAE D. PALICTE sponsible for its utilization. of the San Isidro-Tacul Irrigators’ randum of Agreement (MOA) was
“I hope that the project will greatly Association, which has 159 mem- singed between a non-government
TAGUM CITY – The two rondalla MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur – The contribute to Magsaysay’s self-suffi- bers, thanked the DAR, and the organization (NGO) and the provincial
groups from this city shined in P21-million irrigation rehabilitation ciency in rice, especially when the na- provincial and municipal govern- government of Sarangani to ensure the
the National Music Competition project in this town is expected to tion is celebrating the “International ments for addressing the need for “steady supply of safe and affordable
for Young Artists (NAMCYA) that
boost the production of the farmers in Year of Rice,” Dagdag said. the system’s rehabilitation in order medicines and other pharmaceutical
was recently held at the Cul-
tural Center of the Philippines. the villages of San Isidro and Tacul. The project, which includes the to provide regular and efficient products” to all hospitals operated by
The Tagum City National High This developed after the San dam rehabilitation, canalization supply of irrigation water to their the local government.
School Rondalla bested 12 other Isidro-Tacul Communal Irrigation works, and canal structures, is ex- service areas. Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon
groups across the country by System Rehabilitation Project funded pected to increase the service area “We hope to contribute in bolster- said the Mahintana Foundation, Inc.
being the champion in the ron- under the Department of Agrarian to 250-hectares, and palay production ing the status of the municipality of will supply the affordable medicines
dalla category. While the Tagum Reform-Agrarian Reform Infrastruc- is also projected to increase from 80 Magsaysay as the rice granary of and other pharmaceutical products
City National Comprehensive ture Support Project (DAR-ARISP), cavans per hectare to 100 cavans per the province, and we will also try to for the people of the province.
High School was declared first and the local government unit of this hectare. promote our own distinct ‘San Isidro Chiongbian said the group will
honorable mention in the same
municipality was turned over to the The National Irrigation Admin- Rice,’” Nasilla explained. open and manage a pharmacy within
category. City Mayor Allan Rel-
lon led local leaders in paying San Isidro-Tacul Communal Irriga- istration (NIA) also encouraged the Among those who witnessed the premises of all hospitals operated
tribute to the teams who gave tors’ Association in a recent simple farmers to continue to improve and the turnover ceremony were DAR by the province, adopting the “Health
pride and honor to the city, and ceremony. upgrade their rice production, adding Assistant Regional Director Vince Plus Program” of the National Phar-
to the entire Davao Region. ARISP’s national project man- that all association members should Mandap, NIA Regional Manager Ju- maceutical Foundation, Inc.
(Cherry Mae Palicte) ager Cristy Dagdag said the farmers try the RC-226 palay variety that will lius Maquiling and local government The foundation will implement the
should take care of the project, and yield six tons per hectare. officials of Magsaysay. retailing of products to all in-patients
SAFE CELEBRATION and out-patients, while the provincial
government will provide management
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The ship- support and technical assistance.
ment, selling, and use of Provincial Health Officer Dr. Arvin
firecrackers has been banned Alejandro said that with the strength-
in this city for this entire month ening of PhilHealth, all hospitals in
to prevent harm on persons, the province will be able to provide the
and avert possible infiltration of
medicine requirement of the patients
lawless elements to sow havoc.
“This (ban) will be for our own – the reason why the Sarangani gov-
good,” City Mayor Joseph Evan- ernment tapped Mahintana. (Nonoy
gelista said, stressing that law E. Lacson)
enforcement authorities have
been ordered to arrest violators
of the ban covering the period
December 1 to 31. For the tra-
ditional merrymaking moment
World-Class
on New Year’s Eve, Evangelista
said, the city government would
designate a “common venue”
Production
for firework activities. (Ali Maca-
balang) DAVAO CITY – The Tagum Ag-
ricultural Development Company
(Tadeco), a producer and exporter
VILLAGE RAIDED of Cavendish bananas in the Davao
KIDAPAWAN CITY – A Muslim region, was recently awarded with a
mosque prayer leader was killed certification of being a world-class
when some 50 fully-armed men standard by the Global Good Ag-
reportedly ambushed a group of ricultural Practices (Global GAP)
villagers in Pigcawayan, North after passing the certification audit
Cotabato, around 4 p.m. on previously conducting by the Con-
Monday, a human rights group trol Union Certification (CUC).
said. The Mindanao Human
CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR – The proliferation of Christmas lanterns being offered for sale in the various
Tadeco president Alex Valoria
Rights Action Center (MinHRAC)
has yet to identify the slain parts of Davao City, and many parts of the country, is an indication that Christmas is just around the said the awarding of certification
“imam” or the mosque leader. corner. (Alexander D. Lopez) is considered as a breakthrough for
Reports from the MinHRAC said the company that had been working
the armed men raided Barangay in producing quality banana for the
Patot, a hinterland village in
Pigcawayan, which resulted to
an hour-long gunfight. Hun-
Core Shelters For Remote Areas Up international market.
“This is a milestone for us, this
is something that we’ve undertaken
dreds of residents were dis- office of the Department of Social assist the project through the cash-for- with conviction to pursue because
placed due to the incident, and By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO Welfare and Development (DSWD-13) work program,” said Brigoli. we know that the markets will be
sought refuge at the Patot El-
ementary School in the village. disclosed. After the turnover rites, Brigoli asking for this,” Valoria added.
(Malu Cadelina Manar) BUTUAN CITY – The national It was learned that the core shelter urged the local officials of Mainit, The Global GAP is a non-profit
government, in partnership with unit costs P70,000 each. particularly the beneficiaries, to “take organization that works to promote
the various local government units Core shelter houses are especially care” of the core shelters. safe and sustainable agricultural
POLL VIOLENCE (LGUs) in Surigao del Norte, will be designed with features to withstand For his part, Mainit Mayor Ramon production in the global perspec-
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Local au- extending core shelters for those in strong typhoons. Mondano said that sustaining the core tive, with the aim of putting food
thorities hinted that the killing the remote communities, particularly The DSWD’s primary purpose is to shelters is the best way that the benefi- safety ad sustainability as top prior-
on Monday of an election official those living along the banks of Mainit house the victims of such calamities. ciaries can express their gratitude to ity, while the CUC is an independent
was work-related, and has Lake – the fourth largest lake in the The initial core shelter units were the government, which provided them inspection and certification body
something to do with the re- country. recently turned over to the beneficia- the shelters to live in. operating worldwide, serving as
cently-concluded Barangay Elec- The latest beneficiaries of this ries by DSWD-13 Director Minda B. It can be recalled that in 2011, Global GAP ’s certification body
tions in Parang, Maguindanao. project are those living in Barangay Brigoli, together with provincial and DSWD Secretary Corazon Soliman in the Philippines. (Alexander D.
Sr. Insp. Elias Colonia, Matalam Tapian, Mainit town. municipal officials led by Governor led the ground-breaking activity to Lopez)
police chief, said that based on
Initially, 19 families benefited from Sol F. Matugas. commence the implementation of the
initial information they gathered
from some witnesses, Ted Mon- the 35 core shelters, the Region-13 “DSWD Caraga was also able to project in the province.
teverde Cespon, 56, assistant
election officer of Parang, had Transparency
been receiving death threats in
his mobile phone since Octo-
ber. In fact, before his murder,
the victim received a message
In Barangay
from an unknown sender telling
him that his “hours are already
numbered,” Colonia said. (Malu
Level Urged
Cadelina Manar)
KIDAPAWAN CITY – North Cotaba-
to Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza
A.R.M.M. HIGHWAYS has challenged newly elected barangay
(village) officials in Banisilan town to
COTABATO CITY – The 24-year-
old Autonomous Region in Mus- become “transparent” to provide good
lim Mindanao (ARMM) is expect- governance in their villages.
ed to reap a fully paved network Mendoza, who led the mass oath-
of national highways by the end taking of some 400 village officials
of next year, courtesy of the in Banisilan over the weekend, also
Aquino government’s invigo- stressed “partnership” and “strong
rated supports to end perceived collaboration” between the village and
neglect by past administrations, provincial governments in carrying
regional officials said yesterday.
out its slogan – “Serbisyong Totoo”
“We’re on precise track to finish
the mission on time,” ARMM (genuine service).
Public Works and Highways Sec- Mendoza has used the slogan as her
retary Emil K. Sadain said. The guiding principle in managing the pro-
neglect on ARMM’s highways vincial government since she stepped
was traced to “misperception” into office in 2010.
that being autonomous, the “As barangay leaders, whether
region would self-subsidize road Muslims or Christians, you are the
concreting. The national govern- chief executive of your respective vil-
ment “realized” the discrepancy
lages, and you are expected to enforce
and focused on the use of the
region’s P1-billion annual capital the laws or ordinances of the barangay.
outlay to highway concreting, ‘PABLO’S’ REMINDER – Photo shows the landmark constructed at the ‘ground zero’ of Barangay Andap in You must bear in mind this mandate,”
said Sadain. (Ali Macabalang) New Bataan, Compostela Valley, where hundreds of residents perished due to raging floodwaters caused the governor said. (Malu Cadelina
typhoon ‘Pablo’ on December 4, 2012 – one year ago today. (Alexander D. Lopez) Manar)
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Basketball Basketball

Tams Claim Last Semis Slot

By JONAS TERRADO
69-67 edge, 49.2 ticks remaining.
Blazers End
Pacers Run
Tigers center Karim Abdul split his RESULTS PORTLAND (AP) – LaMarcus
Games Monday
charities in the ensuing possession off a Washington 98, Orlando 80
Aldridge had 28 points and 10 re-
(Blue Eagle Gym, Quezon City) Cruz foul before FEU grabbed two key New Orleans 131, Chicago 128, 3OT bounds and the Portland Trail Blaz-
2 p.m. – Southwestern vs La Salle offensive rebounds – one each by point San Antonio 102, Atlanta 100 ers defeated Indiana 106-102 Monday
Utah 109, Houston 103
4 p.m. – FEU vs San Beda guard Achie Inigo and Belo. Portland 106, Indiana 102 night, snapping the Pacers’ seven-
Inigo failed to hit a corner triple but game winning streak.

F
ar Eastern University squan- grabbed his own miss that allowed Gry- Paul George had a career-high
dered a huge 21-point third ann Mendoza to go to the foul line with 43 points for Pacers (16-2), who own
quarter lead but got the big six seconds to go. the NBA’s best record.
breaks late in the game to Mendoza bungled both charities but The Blazers pulled in front until
oust defending champion University of Belo made a crucial rebound, setting early in the fourth quarter but the
Santo Tomas, 71-68, and claim the last up two foul shots coming from a Fer- Pacers kept it close, and George
Final Four berth in the Philippine Col- rer foul with 4.6 seconds left to seal the hit consecutive 3-pointers that nar-
legiate Champions League yesterday deal. rowed it to 98-96 with 1:37 left. Dami-
at the Ynares Sports Arena. Ferrer missed a contested three an Lillard answered with a 3-pointer
The Tamaraws appeared headed from the right side, securing FEU’s and Nicolas Batum made a pair of
for a blowout win they took a com- place in the round-robin Final Four free throws for the Blazers before
manding 45-24 lead in the third that alongside UAAP champion La Salle, George hit another 3-pointer that
began when they held the Growling NCAA titlist San Beda and PCCL got Indiana within 103-99 with 21
Tigers to just three points in the open- Southern Islands winner Southwestern seconds to go.
ing period. University. Lillard hit free throws and
But their lead evaporated after The Final Four begins on Monday at George made yet another 3 with 10
the UAAP runners-up produced sev- the Blue Eagle gym inside the Ateneo seconds to go to make it 105-102, but
eral scoring spurts that saw the Tigers campus. The top two teams advance to the Pacers couldn’t get closer.
even grab the lead, 67-65, on a layup by meet in the best-of-three finals. Lillard finished with 26 points
John Sheriff with 1:54 left in the con- FEU entered the semis despite los- for the Blazers, who have won 13 of
test. ing its dynamic duo in UAAP Most Valu- their last 14 games.
The Tamaraws, however, refused to able Player Terrence Romeo and RR PELICANS 131, BULLS 128
roll over and die as Mac Belo, who led Garcia who are now playing for Global- In Chicago, Jrue Holiday made a
FEU with 19 points and five rebounds, port in the PBA. three-point play with 2.6 seconds re-
and Carl Bryan Cruz came through The Tams beat San Sebastian (83- maining in the third overtime, giving
with clutch baskets to put their team 73) and National University (88-70) be- the New Orleans Pelicans a victory
back into the driver seat. fore surviving UST. over the Bulls.
Belo hit two free throws off an un- UST was likewise shorthanded, Holiday had 19 points and 12 as-
sportsmanlike foul by Kevin Ferrer to playing minus now-Rain or Shine rook- sists for the Pelicans. He made an
tie the game before feeding Cruz for a ie Jeric Teng, and Aljon Mariano for the 18-footer with 3.9 seconds remaining
transition layup after a UST miss for a second straight game. in regulation to tie the score at 103
and force overtime.
Ryan Anderson had a career-
Basketball high 36 points on 12-of-20 shooting,
including 7 for 11 on 3-pointers. Eric

Hope, SBC Seek San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan celebrates after hitting the game-winning basket in
Gordon added 23 points for New Or-
leans (9-8).
Luol Deng led the Bulls with 37
points and also had eight rebounds

PSSBC Final Slots the team’s 102-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Monday at the AT & T Center. (EPA)

Basketball
and seven assists.

Hog’s Stays Perfect; Bakers Win

Games Today – (CKSC gym) The two teams tangle at 3:45 p.m.
2 p.m. – SSC vs Hope Christian in the tournament sponsored by Hap-
3:30 p.m. – Mapua vs San Beda ee Toothpaste, MEC Computer, Wran-
gler, Jumbo Plastic Linoleum, Ironcon
Defending champion Hope Chris- Builders, Welcoat Paints, Dickies Un- By CHRISTIAN JACINTO run that shattered a 54-all tie and gave Equally impressive was Hog
tian High School tries to avert an all- derwear, Ever Bilena, Davies Paint them a 63-54 lead with over six minutes Breath’s defense as it allowed the M-
NCAA title showdown when it battles and Spray & Seal Tire Sealant. Games Tomorrow left in the fourth quarter. Builders to score its lowest scoring
San Sebastian College-Recoletos for “Though Hope beat San Sebastian (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) NU pulled within 72-69 on Gelo output of the conference.
2 p.m. – Arellano-Air 21 vs Boracay Rum
the first final slot in the 2nd Philippine last year, expect a dogfight when they 4 p.m. – Derulo vs Wangs Basketball Alolino’s triple with 27.4 seconds left Coach Caloy Garcia’s team also
Secondary Schools Basketball Cham- clash again for the first final berth,” but it proved to be their last gallant forced its opponent to shoot just 26%
pionship (PSSBC) today at the Chiang said Terry Que, one of the league’s Hog’s Breath rolled to its sixth stand. while committing 21 turnovers.
Kai Shek College in Manila. shareholders. “San Beda is very strong straight win in the PBA D-League As- Nimes scored 19 points as the Bak- “Ang target talaga namin is to limit
The Hope Christian cagers clash but you can’t take Mapua for granted, pirants Cup by annihilating Zambales ers improved to 4-3 while the Bulldogs the field goal shooting percentage of
with the Staglets at 2 p.m. with the for- they are capable of pulling an upset.” M-Builders, 83-54, while CaféFrance remained winless in six games. our opponent,” said Garcia. “People
mer going for a repeat over the same While San Beda, Hope Christian outsteadied National University-BDO, In the other game, Cebuana Lhu- look at us an offensive oriented team
team they beat to capture the title in and SSC were favored to advance to 74-69, yesterday at the Blue Eagle gym illier escaped with a 68-66 win over because we like to run but if you look at
the inaugural staging of the tourna- the Final Four which is also a knockout in Quezon City. Boracay Rum with former pro James it, if we limit our opponents to under 40
ment dubbed as the “Battle of Cham- affair, Mapua surprised almost every- Former Far Eastern University Martinez finishing with 15 points. The or 30 percent field goal shooting, then
pions” last year. body when it eliminated UAAP runner- star Paul Sanga scored all of his 14 Gems improved to 3-4. okay kami.”
Hope Christian is the only non- up Ateneo, 83-71, thanks largely to Jus- points in the second half as the Razor-
NCAA team to make it to the Final tin Serrano’s inspired performance. backs, the league’s top offensive team,
Four of the event being a member of San Beda, on the other hand, rolled remained the only unbeaten squad in wellness golf
the Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basket-
ball League – the premier Fil-Chinese
into the semis by crushing reigning
UAAP champion National University,
the 14-team tournament.
The Razorbacks were so sharp, Tiu, Ababou in Villacencio
Charity Event Shows Way
basketball association. 90-75, while Hope Christian overpow- they buried 12 triples to extend their
Clashing for the other final slot are ered Tiong Lian rival Xavier School, winning run to six games.
21-time NCAA champion San Beda 89-73, through the efforts of Joebert Meanwhile, Josan Nimes scored
College and Mapua. Mercado and 6-foot-3 John Apacible. five points in CaféFrance’s telling 9-0 Cage stars Chris Tiu and Dylan Arnold Villacencio blew a three-un-
Ababou have joined the ranks of celeb- der card with three bogeys at the back
rities and sports personalities backing but still took a one-stroke lead with a 72
Volleyball the staging of Prolife Philippines’ Run as the rest wavered in tough condition at

PSL Semifinal Slots Staked Today

Bike Live, which fires off Sunday (Dec. the start of the ICTSI Philippine Golf Tour
8) at 5 a.m. at SM City Marikina City. Q-School yesterday at Eagle Ridge’s Nor-
Tiu, Rain or Shine’s playmaker, and man Course in Gen. Trias, Cavite.
Barangay Ginebra’s Ababou’s endorse- Villacencio, who missed by just one
Games Today The short conference format now join Systema in the finals of the men’s ment of the event, also held to raise rung the top 40 cut for next year’s tour
(Ynares Sports Arena) puts four teams in sprint races to the division of this inter-club tournament funds for typhoon “Yolanda” survivors, regulars, hit four birdies against a bo-
2 p.m. − Cagayan vs RC Cola (w) semifinals where the top two squads organized by Sports Core and recog- can be viewed on You Tube, according gey after 11 holes but dropped three
4 p.m. − Cignal vs Petron (w) − PLDT-MyDSL and TMS-Army − nized by the International Volleyball to the organizing Eventologists. straight strokes from No. 12 and fought
6 p.m. − PLDT-MyDSL vs Maybank (m) wait, and a pair of kill-or-die women’s Federation with Mikasa, Asics, LGR Run Bike Live, sponsored by Burl- for a couple of scrambling pars in the
division quarterfinals of the Philip- and Jinling Sports as main sponsors ington Socks and Booster Energy Drink finishing holes to salvage a 35-37 card.
tENNIS pine Super Liga (PSL) Grand Prix
guarantee even more intense games
with Solar Sports as broadcast part-
ner.
and staged by the pro-life group headed
by Eric Manalang and Willy Arcilla, is
Still, it proved enough to put him on
top of the 72-player field chasing slots

Novis Wins today at the Ynares Sports Arena in

Pasig City.
Last conference’s bridesmaid, Cig-
Bannered by the Chinese pair of
Li Zhanzhan and Xie Lei, together
with the La Salle troika of Chie Saet,
expected to draw over 5,000 participants
with additional registration centers be-
ing put up at all Metro Manila brances
in next year’s ICTSI PGT as Rico De-
pilo fumbled with a 73 for second and
Jun Rates, Hanson So Jr. and amateur

2 Net Titles nal, seeks a return flight to the semis

when it tackles Petron at 4 p.m. while
Cagayan Valley battles newcomer RC
Michelle Datuin and Maureen Pen-
etrante-Ouano, the HD Spikers are
tipped to easily deal with Petron and
of Sportshouse. Listup is also ongoing
at SM Marikina’s ground floor.
Other backers of the event are RC
Magno Arancon carded identical wind-
blown 75s.
Erwin Madrileño sputtered with a
Young Ma. Angela Novis played true Cola at 2 p.m. to complete the day’s zoom all the way to the semis, espe- Cola, Iron Bike, Diadora, Caribee, BioF- 40 at the back and settled for a 76 while
to form and captured two titles while women’s crossover matches. cially after posting a convincing 17-25, resh undergarments, Chooga Juices, Artemio Murakami led the 77 scorers
No. Jefferson Alqueza bagged the pre- PLDT-MyDSL, meanwhile, clash- 25-19, 25-16, 25-18 victory in the elimi- Sportshouse, Reyes Barbecue, Pancake who included Miguel Ochoa, Kenneth
mier boys’ crown in the M’lang leg of the es with Maybank at 6 pm in a bid to nation round. House, Philcare and El Lobo Energy Kano, Allan Remata, Mariano Rean-
Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Drink while Bright Screen, Philippine turco and Jesus Casas Jr.
Pera Padala regional age-group tour- Star, Malaya Business Insight, inter- Forty slots are up for grabs in the
nament at the DM’lang Tennis Club in aksyon.com, OKS Radio@DWBL and 72-hole tournament organized by Pilipi-
North Cotabato last Sunday. Food Health & Science magazine as nas Golf Tournaments, Inc. with 10 am-
The top-seeded Novis mastered No. media partners. ational campaigns and ateurs seeking to join next year’s pro
2 JV Comendador, 4-2, 4-0, to cap her un- projects of Prolife Phils. Foundation. circuit sponsored by ICTSI.
beaten run in the 10-unisex class of the
four-day tournament sanctioned by the
Philippine Tennis Association. COCK FIGHTING
The nine-year-old Malita native later
subdued local bet Jazelle Madis, 5-3, 4-1,
to pocket the girls’ 12-and-under diadem
‘Bakbakan’ Draws More Interest
and emerge the lone double winner in the Entries in the last four national Pasay City Cockpit has two more
event sponsored by Palawan Pawnshop eliminations of NFGB National Bakba- rounds on Dec. 6 and 9.
through COO Bobby Castro and Techno- kan 11-Stag Derby has reached to 6,200, National Federation of Gamefowl
sports, distributor of Babolat equipment, ensuring another blockbuster action in Breeders (NFGB) president Ricoy
headed by president Guillermo Nocom. the 3-stag eliminations which start to- Palmares Jr. earlier announced that
“We thank Philta, Palawan Pawnshop day at the Roligon Mega Cockpit. the grand finals will be on Dec. 16 at
and Babolat for bringing the circuit here, More than 15,000 running enthusiast took part in the 2013 Manila Nike Run held last Fights will also be held tomorrow the Roligon.
Sunday at the Marikina Sports Complex. The event was held simultaneously in Jakarta,
giving M’lang youth the rare chance to Indonesia and Seoul, South Korea. At the end of the Manila leg event, Nike donated at the Pasig Square Garden and par- A raffle draw will be held on Dec.
compete in this kind of tournament,” said $50,000 for the rehabilitation effort in Visayas which is still reeling from ravaged of ticipants must submit entries until 7 16 where six winners will drive home a
M’Lang Mayor Joselito Piño. super-typhoon ‘Yolanda.’ (Tony Pionilla) p.m. today. brand-new Toyota Hi-Lux pick up.
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Editor: DING T. MARCELO • sports@mb.com.ph
basketball

Undermanned Petron Confident

By WAYLON GALVEZ beat them in the finals of the Gover- (knee) and Chico Lanete (hamstring). Former two-time MVP Willie “We’re aware how good they are,
nors’ Cup that went seven games. “We’ll just make do of what we Miller came off the bench to score 23 they can have a good game. They
Games Today In beating the Coffee Mixers, 6-foot- have, we’ll play our cards right,” add- points but it wasn’t enough to keep the have veterans who know how to win.
(Smart Araneta Coliseum) 10 June Mar Fajardo put on numbers ed Abanilla. Energy Cola’s perfect record. Ronjay The last loss they have can fire them
5:45 p.m. – Petron vs Barako Bull
as huge as his frame with 21 points, 25 One thing going for Petron is that Buenafe added 14 markers, while Wil- up, so we just have to be prepared and
8 p.m. – Air21 vs Alaska
rebounds and four rebounds. Barako is coming off a 91-83 loss to ly Wilson and Mark Macapagal had 10 focus on the game and play defense,”
Fajardo’s explosive performance Rain or Shine. points apiece. said Abanilla.

P
etron Blaze will have only more than made up for the absence
nine healthy bodies when it Alex Cabagnot (foot) and Chris Ross
battles Barako Bull today, (hamstring).
but coach Gee Abanilla is Aside from Fajardo, Abanilla can
confident his remaining players are also count on reigning MVP Arwind
good enough to give them a perfect Santos, Marcio Lassiter and Chris
4-0 start in the PLDT MyDSL PBA Lutz.
Philippine Cup. The 6-foot-4 Santos added 17
“We have healthy guys who can points and 14 boards, while Lassiter
really step up,” said Abanilla as he and Lutz added 15 and 14 points, re-
prepares for their 5:45 p.m. game with spectively.
Energy Cola at the Smart Araneta Abanilla said both Cabagnot and
Coliseum. Ross are recovering very well and
But don’t think that Abanilla is be- may return sooner than expected.
ing too cocky. “But based on the calendar and
He just said that because he be- the protocol that we’re following, we’d
lieves his players – the healthy ones rather play it safe at this moment. We
– have the capabilities to rise to the don’t want to play them now then sus-
occasion. tain the same injury. We’d rather have
They proved it in their last two them healthy in our next games.”
games. The latest was a 91-78 win Other Petron players injured are Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas deputy executive director Bernie Atienza is joined by national women’s team coach Haydee Ong and
over San Mig Coffee, the team that Ronald Tubid (knee), Yousef Yaha team manager Cynthia Tiu (left) during yesterday’s PSA Forum at Shakey’s Malate. (Bob Dungo Jr.)

SEA GAMES
GOLF

Mizuno, F’Hills SEAG Hoopsters Optimistic

ditional title contenders, are foes not to concern seems to be how to overcome

In Tight Battle By NICK GIONGCO

Thailand and Indonesia are on Gilas-

Pilipinas’ radar screen but Singapore
be taken for granted.
The Gilas-Pilipinas team will be
made up mostly of cadet players plus
boredom as Samahang Basketbol ng
Pilipinas deputy executive director Ber-
nie Atienza revealed during the same
BAGUIO CITY – Mizuno held its Mizuno, produced an impressive 122 may end up throwing a curve ball in the Marcus Douthit, the 6-11 slotman of the forum.
ground at the short but tougher Baguio as young Gabriel Atienza turned in the Southeast Asian Games basketball com- men’s squad. Atienza said the team was briefed by
Country Club and pooled 123 Molave day’s best score of 38 points, two-under petitions in Myanmar, assistant head Collegiate stars Kiefer Ravena, Bob- the SEAG task force and were assured
points but defending champion Forest in stroke play. coach Joshua Reyes said yesterday. by Ray Parks Jr., Kevin Alas, Jake and of first-class accommodation in Nay Pyi
Hills stood just a point behind at 122 in With Ronnie Littaua churning out 32 Based on Gilas-Pilipinas recent Kyle Pascual are the main men of the Taw, the main hub of the SEA Games.
a spirited start in the Fil Championship markers and team captain Raffy Garcia scouting report, the Singaporeans are team and they’ve been practicing regu- “It’s more of the boredom because
division of the 64th San Miguel Fil-Am and Migs Garcia tossing in 26 points fielding a team that has what it takes to larly to guarantee that the gold medal according to the orientation, the hotels
Men’s Invitational golf tournament apiece, the Antipolo-based squad were surprise the competition. won’t slip away from their hands. are all brand-new but that there are no
here yesterday. more than happy to be right in the mix. “Singapore beat a few PBA D- Gilas gets the chance to know restaurants, convenience stores,” said
Amateur ace Justin Limjap bucked “We exceeded our target here at League teams and went on a tour of whether Singapore is all bark than bite Atienza.
a pickup on No. 9 with gutsy pars at the BCC which is 120 points. So we’re more China and beat (Chinese) Division II when they clash in the first day of hostili- Head coach Heidi Ong said the team
backside of the par-61 up-and-down lay- than okay with just a point behind,” said squads,” said Reyes during the PSA Fo- ties on Dec. 9. Succeeding games will be feels a lot of pressure.
out, finishing with 32 points while Ray- Raffy Garcia. rum. against Cambodia on Dec. 10, Myanmar “We are hoping to get the first gold
mond Sangil backed him up with 31 and But a three-way fight looms in the “They’re (Singaporeans) the biggest on Dec. 12, Thailand on Dec. 13, Indone- medal for women’s basketball,” said
skipper King Stehmeier and brother centerpiece division as unfancied Team threat,” added Reyes. sia on Dec. 14 and Myanmar on Dec. 15. Ong, who was joined by team manager
Ace Stehmeier added 30 each. Sparta assembled a 117 to stay six just Still, the Thais and Indonesians, tra- Meanwhile, the women’s team main Cynthia Tiu and two players.
Rodel Mangulabnan struggled with points behind Mizuno on a course that
22 points and didn’t count in the five-to- rewards accurate shots but punishes
play, four-to-count format event backed the wayward ones. TENNIS Open tennis tournament yesterday at tique and veteran of the last SEA
by title sponsor San Miguel Corp. and Former national team mainstay the PCA court. Games.
presented by Toyota.
“We are lucky to be in the lead.
and ex-pro Tonlits Asistio shot 31 to tow
Team Sparta to third with Erwin Teme-
Capadocia Toughened by her three-month
training in The Netherlands coupled
Naggert advanced to the second
round by also blanking Japanese
BCC’s course is really a difficult course ña adding a 30, Rading Decepida put- with a tournament in Thailand, Capa- Yoshino Noguchi.
to play. It is important to hit the greens
with consistency to be able to have bird-
ting in a 29 and Alex Ignacio chipping in
a 27. Allan Pasion’s 18 was scratched off
Blanks Foe docia turned the match into warm-up
for her next match against Marigurt
Capadocia’s sister, Jella Jade,
however, wasn’t fortunate as she ab-
ie opportunities. That will be the team’s the tally board. By CLYDE MARIANO Naggert. sorbed a crushing 6-0, 6-0 loss to sec-
goal in the second round,” said King Manila Southwoods, however, lay Capadocia was so awesome she ond seed Anna Clarice Patrimonio.
Stehmeier. too far behind at 107 with veteran Top-seeded Marian Jade Capado- needed less than an hour to wrap up Other seeded players who won
The Mizuno Superstars indeed campaigner Junjun Plana shooting a cia outclassed Kimberly Uytico, 6-0, the match. their opening matches included third
proved lucky to be barely on top as For- 28, Manfred Guangko adding a 27 and 6-0, to jumpstart her title-retention “I just play my usual game. That seed Edilyn Balanga, Hannah Grace
est Hills, which snatched last year’s Ferdie Agustin and Teody Pascual each bid in the women’s division of the 32nd was my first time I played against Espinosa, Khim Iglupas, and Rachelle
crown on a final round infraction by scoring 26 points. Philippine Columbian Association her,” said Capadocia, a native of An- de Guzman.

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News In Brief Market and

Investment 0.7%

P/$ Rate Closes

At P43.724/$1 Philippine Stock Exchange
PSEi: 6,179.50 (-43.87 pts)
The peso Value: R5.197 billion
exchange Volume: 1.51 billion shares
rate closed Gainers: 48; Losers: 89
lower at Unchanged: 47
P43.724 Composite Index (November/December)
to the US dollar yesterday at the
Philippine Dealing & Exchange
Corp. (PDEx) from P43.655
the previous day. The weighted
average rate depreciated to
P43.764 from P43.688. Total
volume amounted to $822.8
million.

T-Bond Auction
The Bureau of Treasury (BTr)
rejected all bids for treasury
bonds due May 2018 that it
wanted to reissue at yesterday’s
auction, the last scheduled sale
of government securities for this
LANDBANK ‘BEST GOV’T SECURITIES DEALER’ – The Land Bank of the Philippines has been named by the Bureau of the
year. The BTr offered P30 billion
of the bond – first issued in May Treasury (BTr) as the overall ‘Best Performing Government Securities Eligible Dealer (GSED) for 2013’ at an awarding
at par – at a coupon of 2.125%. A ceremony held as one of the highlights in the recent celebration of the BTr’s 116th anniversary. Photo shows LandBank
total P46.46 billion in bids were President and CEO Gilda E. Pico (2nd from right) receiving the award from the Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima (2nd
submitted during the auction. from left), BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. (right), and National Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon (center). At left is Ms.
Bidders sought yields ranging Sharon P. Almanza, Deputy Treasurer of the Philippines. Also recognized among the top 10 GSEDs were HSBC, Deustche,
from 2.75% to 3.00%, with most Metrobank, First Metro Investments Corporation, BPI, BDO, Security Bank, Citibank, PNB, and DBP.
of the bids skewed toward the
upper-end of the range. When the

Commission Wants Claim Payments

government issued five-year bonds
in September, it accepted a yield of
3.002%. Market participants had

Expedited By All Insurance Companies

expected a further easing in yields
on account of the extra liquidity LOCAL SHARES
released from the central bank’s
Local shares closed lower yesterday,
special deposit accounts. (Dow
with overnight losses on Wall Street
Jones)
giving investors the opportunity to
By CHINO S. LEYCO pay all covered “Yolanda” victims with- and more expeditious. pocket gains in recent days. Snapping
November Inflation out relying on traditional documentary The government has been pushing a 5-day 3.7 percent runup, tThe
The Insurance Commission is seri- proofs and notices of loss. for a quicker insurance claims pro- benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange
Inflation in country likely ously considering ordering insurance IC said that “satellite imaging” and cessing in the wake of super-typhoon index (PSEi) finished 43.87 points
accelerated in November due companies to provide outright the “crisis mapping” may be used as basis “Yolanda” that flattened building and or 0.70 percent lower at 6,179.50
to storm-related supply shocks in moderate volume. A total of 1.50
insurance proceeds of all policyhold- for the payment of property insurance killed more than 5,500 people in central
and high consumer demand. The billion shares valued at P5.19 billion
ers who were affected by the recent proceeds, in lieu of the traditional and Philippines.
median forecast of 11 economists changed hands. Losers swamped
polled by The Wall Street Journal super-typhoon “Yolanda” in central actual documentary proof and profes- The commission has called upon the
gainers, 89-48, with 47 issues
placed the annual increase of Philippines. sional adjustment. industry players to process and release unchanged. After relatively good 3Q
the consumer price index, the In a statement released by the De- Once implemented, IC said the payments to the affected insuring public GDP numbers last week, there’s little
country’s main inflation barometer, partment of Finance (DOF), IC said that processing and release of property in- without the necessity of an market-moving data that could lift the
at 3.5% in November, with the insurance companies may be ordered to surance claims would be even quicker actual claim filed before  B-11 market as the year winds down, said
forecasts ranging from 3.2% to COL Financial Research Head April
4.1%. “In the coming months, Lee-Tan. (Dow Jones)
we expect food and household
prices to increase due to the
negative supply shock from the
$120-B Export Target Pushed Back
storm, which affected fishery and
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT 2013 the need to align some sectors.
IN ASIA
agriculture,” says Trinh Nguyen,
an economist at HSBC. The data “We still can hit $120 billion by 2016, HONG KONG (AFP) – Asian markets
is due at 0100 GMT on Thursday. The Department of Trade and Indus- but it’s a very challenging target. So we mostly fell on Tuesday following Wall
Inflation in October stood at 2.9% try (DTI) will have to push back the $120- have to realign also, basically electronics Street’s losses after a better than
and averaged 2.8% in the first billion exports target by 2016 in light of dif- is declining,” Manalo said. expected US manufacturing report
10 months of the year, below ficulties in the exports market even as the These issues in exports are being heightened speculation that the
the central bank’s target range Federal Reserve will begin winding
government seeks to realign new export addressed in the ongoing review of the
of 3.0%-5.0% this year, allowing down its stimulus this month.
winners to make up for the flat growth in Philippine Exports Development Plan
monetary authorities to keep policy Japanese shares bucked the downward
rates at record lows. The central electronics exports, the country’s single (PEDP) to come up with a new plan.
trend as the yen slipped against the
bank projects inflation between largest export sector accounting for 40 “We are in the process of reviewing dollar, which moved closer to the four-
3.3% and 4.1% in November. (Dow percent of total exports. and revising where we can,” Manalo and-a-half-year high touched in May.
Jones) DTI Undersecretary Ponciano C. said. Tokyo rose 0.60 percent, or 94.59
Manalo Jr. told reporters on the sidelines According to MANALO JR. points, to 15,749.66, Sydney lost 0.44
Manila Office of the National Exporters’ Congress Week Manalo, the Exports  B-11 percent, or 23.4 points, to end at
5,256.1 and Seoul fell 1.05 percent,
Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), or 21.42 points, to 2,009.36. Hong
Kong shares closed 0.53 percent
the foremost non-profit trade
promotion organization in Taiwan,
is set to open its 60th overseas
Seoul Provides $500-M Credit Line lower.

office in Manila today.

By EDU LOPEZ ects in the next few years,” said Deputy Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project, the Bidding System
TTC said the move is in keeping
with the goal to strengthen Director-General Rolando Tungpalan of Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and
The plot thickens, as the not-so-secret
economic and trade relations South Korea has extended a $500- the National Economic and Develop- Climate Change Adaptation Measures
modification in the draft Renewable
between the Philippines and million credit line to the Philippines ment Authority (NEDA). in Low-Lying Areas of Pampanga Bay, Portfolio Standard (RPS) rules had
Taiwan. Dr. Chih-Kang Wang, under the Economic Development Co- For the period 2011-2013, four infra- and the Baler-Casiguran Road Im- been on proposed bidding system for
Chairman of TTC, will personally operation Fund (EDCF) for 2014-2017. structure projects with loan require- provement Project. feed-in-tariff s (FITs) for renewable
host the opening ceremony which “The topped up EDCF provides ments totaling about $335.78 million “South Korea is interested in infra- energy supply that distribution utilities
will be staged in Makati Shangri-La additional funding option for items out- were committed for funding under the structure projects especially in agricul- are mandated to procure. (Page B-2)
Hotel, Makati City. lined in our Public Investment Program EDCF. ture, energy and transportation. Their
Officials from the Philippine
(PIP). This should allow us to ensure These projects are the Jalaur River expertise in these areas Banks’ NPL
government, members and
execution of priority programs and proj- Multi-Purpose Project, Stage II, the could be beneficial to the  B-11
officers of the local chambers of
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
commerce as well as local industry
(BSP) said the big banks’ gross non-
associations have been invited to
performing loans (NPL) stayed at
grace the occasion. TTC boasts of
a well-coordinated trade promotion
and information network of over
URC Declares ASEAN 2015 Readiness the 2.6 percent level of its total loan
portfolio of P3.922 trillion as of end-
September. (Page B-3)
1,200 trained specialists stationed Universal Robina Corp. (URC), the beverage drinks manufacturing facili- company is now present in six is tar-
throughout its Taipei headquarters, food manufacturing unit of the Gokon- ties in the Philippines and Vietnam by geting the four other ASEAN countries
four local branch offices in
gwei conglomerate, is so unlike most 20-25 percent. Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Brunei
Go Hotels
Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and
Kaohsiung, and overseas branch Filipino-owned corporations whose “We are very ready for the AEC 2015, Darussalam. Robinsons Land Corporation, one
offices worldwide. Bilateral trade current mantra is their being not ready we are so well placed in ASEAN,” de- With strong demand for its popular of the country’s leading real estate
between the Philippines and to compete in the ASEAN Economic clared Edwin S. Totanes, vice president tea drink C2, Totanes said they are developers, is expanding its Go
Taiwan reached $10.9 billion in Community by 2015. Beverages Division at URC, in a speech expanding its Vietnam and Philippine Hotels chain of value hotels through
2012, according to figures from URC is already exporting to 150 at the National Exporters’ Week 2013 plant capacities by 20-25 percent. He, franchisee Vanguard Hotels Pte Ltd
the Taipei Economic and Cultural countries worldwide and will soon and in talks later with reporters. however, refused to say the which is building five branches over the
Office in the Philippines (TECO). embark on a capacity expansion of its In ASEAN alone, Totanes said the exact production volume of  B-11 next two years. (Page B-3)
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Bidding System For RE-FIT Editor: LORETO D. CABAÑES

Asst. Editor: BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
E-mail: business@mb.com.ph

Prescribed Under RPS Juan Ponce Enrile

By MYRNA M. VELASCO Thus, he noted that the Department “For the next batch, most likely, we

S
of Energy’s proposal will be for them will no longer give FITs especially with enator Juan Ponce Estanislao levies on oil
The plot thickens, as the not-so- to pool their requirements and bid it the prices in the WESM (Wholesale Enrile rejected and internalized them
secret modification in the draft Renew- out to prospective RE suppliers – and Electricity Spot Market),” he stressed. me outright as by reforming the ex-
able Portfolio Standard (RPS) rules the pricing outcome is what the energy The energy chief explained that Director-General of the cise taxes on petroleum
had been on proposed bidding system chief anticipates to be lower than the many industry players are more com- Senate Tax Research products. He practically
for feed-in-tariff s (FITs) for renewable prescribed FITs across technologies. fortable betting on trading their ca- Office. “She carries re-wrote the National
energy supply that distribution utilities “I told them (electric coops/DUs), pacities in the spot market, “so we are with her biases from Internal Revenue Code
are mandated to procure. why not talk among yourselves and telling the other developers to study the DOF.” I had given so that the amendments
In an interview, Energy Secretary then we will commission a developer or the dynamics of the market and how up all hope for a working would be cohesive. The
Carlos Jericho L. Petilla indicated developers for that certain percentage it will benefit them with their planned relationship when luck process was not made
that the bidding system will cover the of renewables that you will need under projects.” smiled on me. After a easy because govern-
percentage of renewables that DUs will the RPS…then we will have a bidding On the must-dispatch rule for RE public hearing in Cebu, ment officials met him
have to purchase, and this will be in and the resulting price will likely be capacities, Petilla emphasized that such our plane was delayed. separately to oppose the
lieu of certificates trading that should cheaper .. that works like a FIT system,” cannot just be automatically extended I took the courage to sit reforms. He received
have been done through the proposed Petilla said. to developers without making them ac- beside the Senator and re-introduced hundreds of position papers from dif-
Renewable Energy Market. The targeted timeframe for the countable to their capacity commitment myself. My father was one of the law- ferent chambers and industry groups.
How the FIT bidding under the RPS auction, according to the energy sec- forecasts. yers of the Perkins-Enrile law firm The Senator listened to all sides
rules fare compared to the existing retary, has yet to be fleshed out. But “We should have a system here… and served as his father’s confidante. and checked who among the parties
availment expectations is something the coverage will be both the so-called you have to make a projection and be His eyes sparkled and I knew we were represented the truth and what was
that the RE players cannot totally RE industry ‘first movers’ and even the accountable for the projection that you off to a better start. best for the country. He checked my
comprehend yet. And somehow, this next batch of installations. The pricing make. The only way we can make a My working relationship with estimates manually and amazed us
has been jolting them because they see strategy is another thing that the de- player responsible is, if it falls short on the Senator flourished as he carried all with his skills in long division and
this tantamount to changing the rules partment must discuss with the Energy its projection … then, it has to be re- the task of reforming the tax system long multiplication, sans a computer
at mid-game. Regulatory Commission. sponsible in providing the correspond- for the Ramos Administration. The or a calculator.
Petilla explained that the DUs, And given reports of constantly ing ancillary services,” Petilla said. shift from ad valorem taxation to The Senate hearings and the
including the smaller electric coopera- declining prices of solar and wind, plus In fact, the levels of ancillary servic- specific taxation was the bloodiest debates on the floor were long, dif-
tives are mandated to source part of with the hydro and biomass technolo- es or back-up capacities, especially for and the Senator was hounded right ficult, and emotional. The Senator
their supply from RE, and taking the gies already at grid parity levels, Petilla the intermittent RE technologies, still and left by vested interests. We had balanced the need for revenues with
“embedded generation route” would noted that the next installations will no linger as puzzles yet to stare policymak- a reform-minded Chair at the Senate the need to maintain equity, and cope
not necessarily be efficient for them. longer be incentivized with FITs. ers and energy planners in the face. who looked at evidences and analyzed with the realities of politics. His blood
their effects. The Senate meetings pressure rose several times during
appeared like court hearings as he debates necessitating his hospitaliza-
presented evidence after evidence tion. But he never gave up. We met
that the cigarette marketing compa- for long hours looking at estimates,
nies were interrelated. “Why do the analyzing hundreds of alternatives,
companies have the same addresses? especially on exemption levels and
Why were they incorporated on the income tax rates.
same dates? Why were the incorpora- I felt privileged with the respect
tors the same persons,” he asked in that the Senator accorded me. At
rapid succession. The parties in ques- times, he called for a recess to consult
tion did not know what hit them. me. He instructed his Senate staff
The Senator succeeded in passing never to propose an amendment that
the reform, albeit without the dual tax I did not review. He called me through
rates, and their automatic indexation. the phone even at midnight to con-
He cheered me up and said “Milwida, sult me on proposals he received.
tax reform is an incremental process. I reciprocated by being at his beck
We will fight for their passage in the and call. Through osmosis, I began
MAGICAL CHRISTMAS AT FILINVEST CITY – Right photo shows from left, Filinvest Alabang, Inc. President and CEO next Congress.” But he rejoiced in to think like him. During debates, I
Josephine Gotianun-Yap, Filinvest Land, Inc. Vice President for Supply Chain Management Michael Edward Gotianun, putting one over the other members anticipated how he needed to respond
Muntinlupa City First Lady Loreta Fresnedi, and Philippine Star Senior Vice President Lucien Dy-Tiocco as they open of Congress who barely noticed and gave him telegraphic notes which
the ‘Christmas Musical Light Show and Spectrum Night Market’ at The Piazza beside the Filinvest Tent in Alabang. The that the most popular cigarette was he expounded with great eloquence
ceremony commences the nightly musical light show and food and retail market which will run until December 30, 2013. classified as a medium-priced ciga- and depth.
(Photo by REGIE D. MASON) rette with a higher tax rate. He was My relationship with the Senator
chuckling like a triumphant boy and was beyond work. He surprised me
celebrated his success by ordering one time when he came back to the

SMIC, SM Prime, And BDO champagne for everybody.

The next reforms were as conten-
tious. He broadened the income tax
meeting room and asked, “Why did
you not tell me you were sick?” When
tears fell down from my eyes, he held

To Receive Awards From The Asset base by taxing interest on foreign

currency deposits, dividends, and
fringe benefits. He disallowed the
my hand and said, “Do not cry, if nec-
essary, I will send you to Houston.”
When I left government he told me
By JAMES A. LOYOLA responsibility and investor relations. Since 1999 it has built a powerful tax arbitrage on interest income and that he will employ me any time.
“We are honored and very grateful reputation for delivering authoritative introduced a minimum tax on corpo- This is the Juan Ponce Enrile I
SM Investments Corporation (SM), for this citation from The Asset maga- unbiased coverage and independent rations. He abolished the Leung and know.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and BDO zine. Having received this award for research of Asia’s financial industry
Unibank, Inc. were cited in this year’s four years now affirms our long-term through various vehicles. One of these
The Asset Platinum Excellence in Man-
agement and Corporate Governance
Awards.
view commitment to sustainability and
business excellence,” SM president
Harley T. Sy said.
key vehicles is The Asset Magazine
which engages users and providers of
Asia’s financial services.
Gov’t Wants Revised Terms In
This is the fourth year in a row that
SM is receiving these awards. The
awarding ceremony will take place next
He noted that, “given the recent
events related to the impact of the su-
per typhoon, allow me to dedicate this
SM is one of the country’s largest
holding companies. The Group has mar-
ket leading interests in shopping mall
Malampaya License Extension
year in Hong Kong. award to the untiring efforts of the men development and management, retail, The Philippine government, through offer? So, I told them: no, I will not lay
The criteria used to assess the and women of SM Foundation, Inc., the real estate development and banking the Department of Energy (DOE), is tak- down my cards. I will keep my cards clos-
companies include a range of metrics volunteers and our partners who have and a growing interest in hotels and ing a hard line stance against the wish of er to my chest for now…so you should be
of financial performance as a gauge of immediately responded to the call for conventions. the consortium led by Shell Philippines the first one to make an offer.”
management acumen. assistance and support.” The firm is listed on the Philippine Exploration B.V. (SPEX) to get its gas The December, 2013 target of SPEX
The awards also recognize the im- The Asset Publishing and Research Stock Exchange under the symbol, production license extended by prospec- to secure license extension will not
portance of sustainable growth – com- Ltd. is an integrated multi-media com- “SM.” SM’s American Depositary tively 15 years or until 2039. certainly happen, the energy secretary
panies are evaluated according to the pany serving the elite community of Receipts (ADR) is available over the Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho averred, primarily due to lack of prior
quality of their corporate governance, leading corporate and financial decision counter in the United States under the L. Petilla, however, told media that the proposal from the consortium.
social responsibility, environmental makers in Asia. symbol “SMIVY.” Malampaya consortium has not made Aside from the Royal Dutch Shell
any offer to the government as to the group, the consortium also has Chevron
terms of the proposed license exten- Malampaya LLC as another 45-percent

Insular Life Resumes Operations sion. The original 25-year production

sharing contract stretches from 2001 to
year 2024.
majority interest-holder; while state-
run Philippine National Oil Company-
Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC)

In Tacloban And Ormoc Cities On government’s end, it wants to take

out several remunerations which were
provided in the original license – such as
is the minority partner with 10-percent
equity.
“If we will extend it, it should not be
Insular Life announced that it has munication and government services,” other vital facilities, its workers are only oil-indexed pricing to a more flexible pric- under the same terms because at the ex-
resumed operations in Tacloban and said Insular Life Chairman of the Board able to provide limited services and op- ing arrangement based on developments piration of the contract, we already own
Ormoc after being shut down by super- and CEO Vicente R. Ayllon. erate on shortened business hours. in global gas markets, the government’s the field…we should benefit from it more
typhoon Yolanda, which devastated Company employees and agents in Company officials, said however, acquiescence into paying the contrac- on financial terms,” Petilla reiterated.
parts of the Visayas when it hit the Tacloban also suffered some personal this is temporary and they will try to be tor’s income tax as well as repatriation of The parameters being reviewed by
region on November 8. losses, and needed to be given time and fully operational as soon as it is feasible. dividends, as well as the perceived other government, he said, revolve on the cost
The company’s Tacloban City of- assistance to attend to their concerns, Policyholders are advised to visit the In- ‘generous benefits.’ of operating the field; what is the level
fice opened its doors to policyholders he said in a statement. “A team from sular Life Office, 2/F, Insular Life Bldg, “I already told them (SPEX)…okay of expertise needed for people who will
and their beneficiaries on Nov. 26 amid our head office and Cebu was deployed Avenida Veteranos, Tacloban City from we are talking, and that I am not for or eventually run it and what are the assets
piles of debris, intermittent communi- to provide the much-needed services to 9 am to 3 pm, Mondays to Fridays. against it (license extension)…I am after that must be set in place.
cations connection, and crippled basic our policyholders,” he added. In Ormoc, policy-holders are ad- what we will get, what the Philippine Integrating all of these, Petilla noted
facilities. Its office in Ormoc resumed opera- vised to visit the 2/F, Ormoc Centrum government will get,” Petilla said. that the cost of running the gas field must
“We would have wanted to open ear- tions last Monday (Dec 2). Building in Aviles Street. The government’s position is, accord- be drawn and that shall be set as the
lier because our building sustained only In Tacloban, Insular has been able Insular Life policyholders may ing to the energy chief, “it must not be government’s reference in negotiating
minor damage. However, the city was to service death claims, policy loans also go to any of the company offices under the same terms…if they already for license renewal or in exploring op-
virtually a war zone – residential houses and dividend withdrawals, and even nationwide including offices in Cebu, have an offer, then we will review.” tions, such as offering the field through
were blown away, roads unpassable due accepted premium and policy loan pay- Dumaguete, Bacolod, Iloilo, Tagbila- At this point though, Petilla qualified an operation and maintenance (O&M)
to debris and fallen electric posts, no ments. But due to the absence of stable ran, Kalibo and Roxas cities for policy that “they (SPEX) don’t have an offer. arrangement to interested parties.
electricity, water, transportation, com- communications, electricity, water and servicing needs. This is what they asked me: what’s your (MMV)
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Banks’ NPL Ratio Kept Low In September

By LEE C. CHIPONGIAN At the end of the third quarter, the allowances for potential credit losses. sectors. These sectors accounted
36 universal and commercial banks’ As of end-September, the net NPLs for 62.8 percent of the banks’ total
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas NPLs totaled P102.09 billion, higher stayed low at 0.45 percent of its total loan portfolio in September.
(BSP) said the big banks’ gross non- compared to August’s P101.93 billion loan portfolio. The net NPL amounted “Low NPL ratios and robust
performing loans (NPL) stayed at but lower from the same period last to P17.79 billion during the period, loan loss provisioning indicate
the 2.6 percent level of its total loan year of P103.42 billion. higher than August’s P16.16 billion and prudent management of credit
portfolio of P3.922 trillion as of end- The central bank said the major last year’s P13.22 billion. risks,” the BSP said. “The BSP
September. banks’ loan loss provisioning continue In a statement, the BSP said the continues to monitor these indi-
The BSP noted that gross NPL to be adequate at 128.80 percent of big banks’ NPLs has stayed low across cators as part of its objective to
has remained at low levels because of their gross NPLs in September. economic sectors such as in financial maintain the stability of individual
a decline in bad or soured loans and Aside from gross NPLs, the BSP intermediation, real estate, manufac- banks and of the domestic finan-
growth in bank lending. also monitors the NPLs net of specific turing and wholesale and retail trade cial system.”
NPLs are past due loan ac-
counts whose principal and/or
interest is unpaid for 30 days or
more after due date. Gross NPLs
are the actual level of NPLs. The rules on banks’ NPL were
Earlier this month, the BSP issued revised in 2012 by including the net
a new circular amending the way it amount of NPLs as a “complementary
tracks banks’ soured loans. The new measure” to gross NPLs. A new inclu-
quarterly reportorial requirement is sion in the revised reporting is the
introduced to account for the move- net NPL ratio which the BSP said has
ment in and the aging of NPL. remained “nearly constant.”

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP – Photo shows (from left): Santiago R. Elizalde, Senior Vice President of Roxaco Land
Corp., Pedro E. Roxas, Chairman/President/CEO of Roxaco Land Corp., Frederick D. Go, President of Robinsons
Land Corp. (RLC), Bruce Musick, Group CEO of Vanguard Hotels Pte. Ltd., Elizabeth D. Gregorio, General Manager
of Go Hotels.

Go Hotels Franchisee To Build

5 Branches With Partner Roxaco
By JAMES A. LOYOLA strategically-located branches in the plex while the Ortigas branch
Ortigas central business district, in Iloilo is just a couple of minutes walk
Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), and in Butuan,” said Go Hotels general or stone’s throw away from
one of the country’s leading real estate manager Elizabeth D. Gregorio. Robinsons Galleria.
developers, is expanding its Go Hotels She added that “these are exciting All three new branches
chain of value hotels through franchi- times for the Philippine tourism as the will have restaurants, spa
see Vanguard Hotels Pte. Ltd. which hospitality business open more outlets, services, transport service
is building five branches over the next especially in Metro Manila, in anticipa- and convenience stores to
two years. tion of the arrival of more tourists be- cater to the needs and comfort
In a statement, RLC said Vanguard cause of the government’s focus on the of guests.
will be opening the five hotel branches industry.” Go Hotels Ortigas Center
through its joint venture with ROXACO Gregorio noted that Go Hotels’ ex- will have 198 rooms opening
Land Corporation, the property develop- pansion is carefully carried out with the this quarter while the Butuan
ment arm of Roxas and Company, Inc. needs of the traveller as its top priority. branch will have 102 rooms
The partnership aims to build a Thus, Go Hotels Iloilo and Butuan are available in the fourth quarter
minimum of 5 Go Hotels over the next 2 located within a Robinsons Malls com- of 2014.
years in key strategic
locations.
In 2010, Robin-
sons Land Corpora-
tion launched the first
Go Hotels in the Phil-
ippines, the newest
venture of its Hotels
Division.
The first of its kind
in the Philippines, Go
Hotels aims to rede-
fine the hotel industry
with the introduction
of the value hotel con-
cept, in the same way
that its affiliates Cebu
Pacific and Sun Cel-
lular have changed
the Philippine airline
and telecommunica-
tions industry, re-
spectively.
Go Hotels has
steadily increased
its presence in the
Philippines with six
operational branch-
es, offering a total of
more than 700 rooms,
in strategic cities
across the country:
Mandaluyong (Metro
Manila), Tacloban,
Dumaguete, Bacolod,
Puerto Princesa and
Otis-Manila (Metro
Manila).
It is ramping up
its expansion pro-
gram as plans are
underway for Robin-
sons Land to expand
the brand all over
the Philippines to re-
spond to the national
demand for quality
accommodations at
better prices.
It is planning to
open of three new
branches to bring
the total number of
rooms in the chain to
over 1,200.
“We are building
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PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE World

5

DECEMber 3, 2013 December 2, 2013 closings

52 Weeks PAR 2012 PREV PE
HIGH LOW STOCKS VALUE EPS CLOSE OPEN HIGH LOW CLOSE VOLUME VALUE RATIO
FRANKFURT LONDON
****BANKS****
105.5 56 ASIA UNITED 10.00 59.34 68 68 68.4 68 68.1 79,840 5,440,227 1.15
99 66.2 BDO UNIBANK 10.00 4.46 77.5 77.6 77.8 76.5 77 1,631,030 125,607,925 17.26 0.04% 0.8%
114 84 BANK PH ISLANDS 10.00 4.58 91.9 92.1 93.4 92.1 93.15 798,430 74,220,783.50 20.34 DAX FTSE
78.2 50 CHINABANK 10.00 3.89 60 59.7 59.75 59.7 59.7 4,480 267,456.50 15.35
37.85 22.8 EAST WEST BANK 10.00 1.85 25.3 25.45 25.45 24.9 25 384,200 9,616,590 13.51
9,401.96 6,595.33
139.5 73 METROBANK 20.00 7.07 79 79 79.05 78 78.5 5,549,830 436,041,317 11.10 (-3.34) (-55.24)
38.85 21.85 PB BANK 10.00 2.29 24.65 24.65 24.7 24.5 24.6 13,000 319,660 10.74
117 65 PHIL NATL BANK 40.00 7.02 83.75 83.5 83.75 83.2 83.5 42,960 3,588,257 11.89
77 62 PHILTRUST 10.00 1.71 77 - - - - 0 0 45.03
74.5
206.4
40.75
105.7
RCBC
SECURITY BANK
10.00
10.00
5.09
14.91
43.8
115
43.8
115.1
43.8
115.2
43.05
114
43.1
114
1,240,400
542,410
53,473,605
62,312,157
8.47
7.65 NEW YORK PARIS
160 110 UNION BANK 10.00 11.83 125 125 125 125 125 40,230 5,028,750 10.57

**** OTHER
**** OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS **** FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
**** 0.5% 0.2%
3.74 2.12 AG FINANCE 1.00 0 3.03 3.17 3.17 3.1 3.1 47,000 145,770 0.00 Dow Jones CAC40
2.62 0.69 BANKARD 0.55 0.07 2.3 2.35 2.35 2.25 2.3 742,000 1,705,020 32.86 16,008.77 4,285.81
21 15.74 COL FINANCIAL 1.00 0.66 17 17 17 17 17 700 11,900 25.76
24 10.22 FILIPINO FUND 1.00 1.11 15.4 15.4 22.5 15.4 16 31,400 516,734 14.38 (-77.64) (-9.40)
3 2.5 IREMIT 1.00 0.05 2.84 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 15,000 42,750 57.00
35.95 16 MAYBANK ATR KE 1.00 0.3 17.5 18 18 17.5 18 25,200 453,546 59.21
810 475 MANULIFE 0.00 38.007 761 765 810 765 810 140 110,700 21.31

Asia-Pacific
515 351.2 PHIL STOCK EXCH 1.00 10.23 391 390 390 385 390 1,980 771,760 38.12
1,450.00 985 SUN LIFE 0.00 110.64 1,336.00 1,350 1,350 1,345 1,345 130 175,100 12.16

**** ELECTRICITY,
**** ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, POWER & WATER **** ENERGY, POWER & WATER ****
December 3, 2013 closings

1.59 1.2 ALSONS CONS 1.00 0.08 1.27 1.29 1.29 1.27 1.27 45,000 57,430 15.68
40.5 30 ABOITIZ POWER 1.00 3.32 33.5 33.55 33.55 32.8 33 1,541,000 50,876,235 9.94

BANGKOK hong kong

7.9 4.25 ENERGY DEVT 1.00 0.46 5.15 5.15 5.15 5 5.01 13,871,400 69,621,004 10.87
27.45 12.2 FIRST GEN 1.00 2.07 13.58 13.5 13.56 13.1 13.16 3,277,900 43,225,906 6.36
113.8 52 FIRST PHIL HLDG 10.00 16.74 53.5 54 54 52.5 52.95 1,032,630 54,714,232.50 3.16
397 252.6 MERALCO 10.00 15.1 279.4 279 279 269 270.6 231,590 62,834,490 17.92
41.4 21.95 MANILA WATER 1.00 2.21 23.5 23.5 23.75 21.95 22.2 1,753,800 39,663,915 10.05 0.7% 0.5%
16.3 10.22 PETRON 1.00 0.13 14.18 14.16 14.28 14 14.1 4,919,900 69,912,794 108.46 SET Index Hang Seng
11.18 4.8 PHOENIX 1.00 0.63 4.85 4.86 4.86 4.84 4.85 508,000 2,464,700 7.70
3 1.1 TRANS ASIA 1.00 0.16 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.41 1.41 13,965,000 19,967,360 8.81
1,383.89 23,910.47
15 6.6 VIVANT 1.00 1.43 10 10 10 10 10 2,900 29,000 6.98 (9.63) (-128.08)

**** FOOD,
**** FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO **** BEVERAGE & TOBACCO ****
8.75 5 AGRINURTURE 1.00 -0.22 5.6 5.41 5.41 5.41 5.41 1,500 8,115 -24.59
39.5 20 DEL MONTE 0.01 0 25.5 25.45 25.5 25.05 25.5 162,100 4,120,105 0.00 kuala lumpur MANILA
8.6 4.32 DNL INDUS 1.00 0.82 6.28 6.28 6.29 6.24 6.24 757,100 4,729,421 7.61
22 3.91 EMPERADOR 1.00 0.05 11.94 11.92 11.92 11.7 11.82 25,703,400 302,878,528 236.40
2.22 1.05 ALLIANCE SELECT 1.00 0.6 1.09 1.1 1.11 1.09 1.11 26,000 28,770 20.18 0.3% 0.7%
27.4 12.5 GINEBRA 1.00 -3.1 24.5 24.5 24.5 23.15 24.5 38,800 949,790 -7.90
186.2 102 JOLLIBEE 1.00 3.58 180 177.9 179.9 175.6 175.6 521,240 91,860,993 49.08 KLCI Phisix
28.4 12.42 LT GROUP 1.00 0.85 15.6 15.72 15.72 15.32 15.5 6,539,400 101,964,046 18.24 1,824.29 6,179.50
20 7.22 PANCAKE 1.00 0.63 16.98 15 15 15 15 2,000 30,000 23.81
314.6 200 PUREFOODS 10.00 18.15 218 227.6 227.6 218.2 220.2 83,240 18,326,028 12.13
(6.14) (-43.87)
6.88 4 PEPSI COLA 0.15 0.23 4.52 4.49 4.55 4.49 4.49 5,548,000 24,932,440 19.52
6.15 4.06 RFM CORP 1.00 0.22 5.37 5.37 5.4 5.28 5.3 318,400 1,690,403 24.42
7.5
0.165
2.28
0.102
ROXAS HLDG
SWIFT FOODS
1.00
1.00
0.73
0.06
5.68
0.127
5.69
0.127
5.69
0.127
5.49
0.127
5.55
0.127
141,700
150,000
788,117
19,050
7.60
2.12
SEOUL shanghai
125 65.5 SAN MIGUEL CORP 5.00 9.05 73.75 73.75 74 72.2 72.2 92,040 6,776,647.50 7.98
135.4 76.8 UNIV ROBINA 1.00 3.69 122.1 123.3 123.3 120.4 120.5 1,684,860 203,739,228 32.66 0.7%
1.16 0.59 VITARICH 1.00 -0.29 0.63 0.62 0.64 0.6 0.64 184,000 115,070 -2.21 1.1%
2.18 1.22 VICTORIAS 1.00 0.28 1.82 1.79 1.83 1.79 1.83 28,000 50,320 6.54 Kospi Index Composite
**** CONSTRUCTION,
**** CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE

& ALLIED SERVICES **** & ALLIED SERVICES **** 2,009.36 2,222.67
24.9 13.98 ASIABEST GROUP 1.00 0.01 14.78 14.5 14.56 13.98 14.54 10,300 145,536 1454.00 (-21.42) (15.30)
8.24 0.93 DAVINCI CAPITAL 0.02 0.05 0.93 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.96 13,000 12,510 19.20
15.9 9.18 EEI CORP 1.00 0.94 9.94 9.95 10.02 9.95 9.97 813,000 8,121,443 10.60

SINGAPORE SYDNEY
15.98 12 HOLCIM 1.00 0.56 15 15 15.06 15 15 37,200 558,300 26.79
12.24 8.9 LAFARGE REP 1.00 0.48 9.15 9.33 9.33 9.14 9.15 120,000 1,099,841 18.98
24.2 10.1 MEGAWIDE 1.00 0.91 11.46 11.44 11.44 11 11.2 2,522,800 28,156,032 12.31
2.4 1.25 VULCAN INDL 1.00 0.1 1.4 1.37 1.37 1.36 1.37 274,000 375,190 13.84
**** CHEMICALS
**** 0.03% 0.4%
**** CHEMICALS **** ST Index S&P/ASX
3.1 2.62 CHEMREZ 1.00 0.2 2.7 2.8 2.82 2.78 2.82 275,000 767,960 14.10
2.32 1.01 EUROMED 1.00 0.16 1.41 1.4 1.4 1.38 1.38 10,000 13,900 8.63 3,187.67 5,256.10
5.2 1.8 LMG CHEMICALS 1.00 -0.01 3.7 3.7 3.91 3.65 3.9 666,000 2,552,370 390.00) (-1.09) (-23.40)
22.5 6 MELCO CROWN 1.00 -0.08 14.1 13.84 13.88 13.72 13.84 2,882,900 39,884,164 -170.86

**** ELECTRICAL
**** ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENTCOMPONENTS
**** & EQUIPMENT ****
29.3
26
9.82
24
CIRTEK HLDG
CONCEPCION
1.00
1.00
0.68
0
14.5
25.9
9.82
25.7
14.5
25.8
9.82
25.5
14.5
25.5
1,600
84,700
22,732
2,172,570
21.45
0.00
TAIPEI TOKYO
0.025 0.011 GREENERGY 0.01 -0.0003 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.011 0.012 82,100,000 975,200 -40.68
4.5 1.81 INTEGRATED MICR 1.00 0.08 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.7 2.7 28,000 79,050 32.14
0.3% 0.6%
**** OTHER INDUSTRIALS **** **** OTHER INDUSTRIALS ****
W Index Nikkei
2.1 1.69 SPLASH CORP 1.00 0.15 1.95 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.82 93,000 169,260 12.13
8,392.55 15,749.66
**** HOLDING FIRMS **** **** HOLDING FIRMS **** (-22.06) (94.59)
0.71 0.56 ABACORE CAPITAL 1.00 0.27 0.58 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.58 1,699,000 988,420 2.19
688 485 AYALA CORP 50.00 17.15 590 592 594.5 585 592 384,140 227,390,415 34.52

Top Gainers
61 40 ABOITIZ EQUITY 1.00 4.33 54.3 54.4 54.9 54.35 54.9 1,872,460 102,621,217 12.67
28.4 15.78 ALLIANCE GLOBAL 1.00 1.38 25.4 25.6 25.65 25.35 25.5 6,291,500 160,462,925 18.55
7.3 5.09 ANSCOR 1.00 1.07 6.74 6.75 6.79 6.75 6.79 5,500 37,273 6.35
2.47 1.6 ANGLO PHIL HLDG 1.00 0.33 1.85 1.66 1.66 1.66 1.66 70,000 116,200 5.03
18.1 0.134 COSCO CAPITAL 1.00 0.00008 9.55 9.55 9.6 9.55 9.6 3,492,500 33,503,964 19.92
61.2 44 DMCI HLDG 1.00 3.69 56.8 56.8 56.8 56.1 56.5 1,159,430 65,519,207 15.31 STOCKS PRICE %CHG
6.99 3.9 FILINVEST DEV 1.00 0.44 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 26,000 109,200 9.55
3.96 2.6 FJ PRINCE A 1.00 0.3 3.15 3.1 3.1 3.05 3.1 38,000 117,700 10.26 GLOBALPORT 900, INC. 9.99 24.88
899
9.3
580
5.7
GT CAPITAL
HOUSE OF INV
10.00
1.50
44.27
0.99
756
6.53
756
6.7
777
6.7
755
6.49
760
6.49
118,780
17,000
90,929,155
113,108
17.17
6.58
DFNN, Inc. 6.40 16.58
50 34 JG SUMMIT 1.00 1.99 39.85 39.9 39.9 39.5 39.5 3,592,300 143,017,995 19.85 PREMIERE HORIZON ALLIANCE CORP 0.300 11.11
8.9 4.5 JOLLIVILLE HLDG 1.00 0.21 6 4.6 5.5 4.6 4.65 1,200 5,775 21.93 MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 810.00 6.44
ORIENTAL PE. AND MINERALS CORP "A" 0.018 5.88
5.8 4.4 KEPPEL HLDG B 1.00 1.92 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 2,000 9,600 2.51
1.07 0.61 LODESTAR 0.10 -0.03 0.76 0.73 0.76 0.72 0.75 232,000 169,130 -27.78
7.68 4.1 LOPEZ HLDG 1.00 0.99 4.12 4.17 4.24 4.15 4.15 1,666,000 6,957,090 4.19 LMG CHEMICALS CORPORATION 3.90 5.41
4.22
0.81
1.4
0.32
MARCVENTURES
MABUHAY HLDG
1.00
1.00
0.08
0.09
3.23
0.63
3.2
0.61
3.23
0.63
3.14
0.61
3.14
0.61
1,835,000
174,000
5,825,770
106,760
39.75
6.78
ORIENTAL PET. AND MINERALS CORP "B" 0.020 5.26
7.65 4.8 MINERALES IND 1.00 -0.01 5.15 5.15 5.25 4.84 5.15 79,000 395,550 -515.00 GMA HOLDINGS, INC. (PDR) 7.51 5.03
7.5 2.5 MJC INVESTMENTS 1.00 -0.04 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 1,000 3,600 -85.71 CHEMREZ TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2.82 4.44
6.33 4.32 METRO PAC INV 1.00 0.26 4.77 4.77 4.79 4.75 4.76 26,032,000 124,177,140 18.38
2.7 1.08 PRIME MEDIA 1.00 0.03 1.71 1.78 1.78 1.78 1.78 35,000 62,300 63.57 SOUTH CHINA RESOURCES, INC. 0.96 4.35
3.4 2.3 REPUBLIC GLASS 1.00 0.33 2.54 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 1,000 2,360 7.15

Top Losers
2.54 1.18 SOLID GROUP 1.00 0.68 1.26 1.27 1.3 1.27 1.27 30,000 38,220 1.87
0.42 0.27 SINOPHIL 1.00 -0.2 0.27 0.275 0.275 0.27 0.27 700,000 190,750 -1.34
1,213.00 605 SM INVESTMENTS 10.00 39.85 743 743 743 730 730 402,140 295,183,650 18.32
1.4 0.85 SOUTH CHINA 1.00 0.13 0.92 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 9,000 8,640 7.56
0.77 0.27 ZEUS HLDG 1.00 -0.0003 0.33 0.325 0.325 0.325 0.325 100,000 32,500 -1300.00 STOCKS PRICE %CHG

**** PROPERTY **** **** PROPERTY ****
JOLLIVILLE HOLDINGS CORPORATION 4.65 -22.50
35.7
2.26
23
0.69
AYALA LAND
ARANETA PROP
1.00
1.00
0.68
0.02
27.8
1.48
27.8
1.46
28.2
1.49
27.6
1.46
28
1.46
5,374,200
78,000
150,235,835
114,440
41.18
85.88
LORENZO SHIPPING CORPORATION 1.28 -13.51
7.1 4.25 BELLE CORP 1.00 0.05 5.28 5.24 5.26 5.18 5.19 3,124,500 16,237,308 96.11 IMPERIAL RESOURCES, INC. "A" 4.50 -12.45
3.2 1 A BROWN 1.00 0.06 1.1 1.03 1.1 1.03 1.1 8,000 8,450 18.64 PANCAKE HOUSE, INC. 15.00 -11.66
0.083 0.06 CROWN EQUITIES 0.10 0.001 0.072 0.072 0.072 0.072 0.072 30,000 2,160 72.00
6.73 3.7 CEBU HLDG 1.00 0.23 5.98 5.97 6.05 5.96 6.05 4,803,400 28,818,627 26.30 ANGLO PHILIPPINE HOLDINGS CORP 1.66 -10.27
2.44 1.08 CENTURY PROP 0.53 0.21 1.61 1.63 1.63 1.6 1.6 1,460,000 2,346,570 7.58 REPUBLIC GLASS HOLDINGS CORP 2.36 -7.09
5.6
0.88
4
0.49
CEBU PROP A
CYBER BAY
1.00
1.00
0.14
-0.03 0.59
5 5
0.59
5
0.59 0.54
5 5
0.59
95,000
535,000
475,000
290,610
35.71
-20.34 SPLASH CORPORATION 1.82 -6.67
1.21 0.9 EMPIRE EAST 1.00 0.02 0.93 0.94 0.94 0.93 0.93 389,000 361,790 44.29 Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. 1.33 -5.67
2.27
2.76
1.27
1.3
FILINVEST LAND
GLOBAL ESTATE
1.00
1.00
0.14
0.04
1.31
1.37
1.32
1.37
1.32
1.37
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PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE STI Holdings

52 Weeks PAR 2012
DECEMber 3, 2013

PREV PE
Finalizing Acquisition
STOCKS
Of 2 New Schools
HIGH LOW VALUE EPS CLOSE OPEN HIGH LOW CLOSE VOLUME VALUE RATIO
12.5 10 CENTRO ESCOLAR 1.00 0.8 11 - - - - 0 0 13.75
1,300.00 1,002.00 FAR EASTERN U 100.00 51.93 1,115.00
1,115 1,115 1,115 1,115 100 111,500 21.47
1.17 0.59 STI HLDG 0.50 0.003 0.68
0.67 0.69 0.67 0.68 4,324,000 2,962,100 226.67
After recently formalizing its plans materialize, STI Holdings
**** CASINOS & GAMING **** **** CASINOS & GAMING ****
purchase of the second largest would have three universities
16.88 8.36 BLOOMBERRY 1.00 -0.07 9.91 10.06 10.06 9.78 9.78 3,072,400 30,147,464 -139.71
0.035 0.012 IP EGAME 0.01 -0.006 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.012 0.013 2,800,000 35,900 -2.17 university in Bacolod City, listed since 2011, when the company
18 13.78 PACIFIC ONLINE 1.00 1.42 16 16 16 16 16 10,000 160,000 11.30 STI Education Systems Hold- invested in UNLAD Resources
9.5 5.81 LEISURE AND RES 1.00 0.29 6.13 6.12 6.25 6.12 6.15 38,900 241,571 21.58
3.04 1.91 MANILA JOCKEY 1.00 0.02 2.1 2.09 2.09 2.09 2.09 88,000 183,920 104.50 ings said it is looking to acquire Development Corporation which,
0.365 0.25 PRMIERE HORIZON 0.25 0 0.27 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 100,000 30,000 -3000.00 two more schools to beef up its in turn, manages the Philippine
18 8.8 PHIL RACING 1.00 0.46 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 100 850 18.32
11.46 10.16 TRAVELLERS 0.10 0 10.6 10.62 11 10.6 10.74 11,250,400 122,086,378 0.00 expansion plans. Women’s University.
**** RETAIL ****

**** RETAIL **** Although he withheld the Last October 20, STI Holdings
6.13 2.97 CALATA CORP 1.00 0.32 3.62 3.62 3.71 3.5 3.5 336,000 1,209,400 10.94 names of the schools pending ne- disclosed that PWU also acquired
47.5 31.8 PUREGOLD 1.00 1.11 41.45 42.2 42.3 41.6 42 3,760,900 157,932,235 37.84 gotiations, STI Education Systems 100 percent of the issued and out-
60.5 53.6 ROBINSONS RTL 1.00 0 56 56 56.5 55.95 56.5 2,442,880 137,394,945.50 0.00
Holdings (STI Holdings) President standing capital stock of Makati
**** OTHER SERVICES **** **** OTHER SERVICES
**** Monico V. Jacob hinted that one of Medical Center College, Inc.
0.95 0.62 APC GROUP 1.00 0.001 0.71 0.72 0.72 0.69 0.69 840,000 579,630 690.00
3.47 1.85 PAXYS 1.00 2.06 1.85 1.87 1.87 1.87 1.87 2,000 3,740 0.91 the institutions is a university and (MMCCI) from Medical Doctors,
20 8 GLOBALPORT 1.00 0.07 8 8.99 10 8.99 9.99 600 5,796 146.91 the other is a college. Inc. MMCC, the school division
**** MINING **** **** MINING ****
“Of course we’re continuing of the company behind Makati
4.95 1.9 APEX MINING 1.00 0.04 1.96 1.96 1.96 1.94 1.94 145,000 281,920 48.50 with our plans to acquire more Medical Center, offers Bachelor
23.35 11.6 ATLAS MINING 10.00 1.7 11.74 11.7 11.7 11.7 11.7 1,704,800 19,946,160 6.88
20.95 6.5 BENGUET A 3.00 3.89 7.5 7 7.4 7 7.4 1,600 11,240 1.90
schools. In fact, we’re looking at of Science in Nursing and other
1.13 0.85 COAL ASIA HLDG 1.00 -0.02 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.88 0.89 192,000 170,220 -44.50 one up north and another one in health related courses.
16.9 5 DIZON MINES 1.00 -0.12 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.1 5.1 12,100 61,980 -42.50
0.6 0.4 GEOGRACE 1.00 0.0001 0.425 0.41 0.425 0.4 0.425 90,000 36,650 4250.00
Mindanao,” Jacob disclosed. Just recently, STI Holdings
1.23 0.3 LEPANTO A 0.10 0.004 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.32 0.32 5,500,000 1,772,700 - 80.00 He said the move to get more said it is set to implement ma-
1.31 0.295 LEPANTO B 0.10 0.004 0.33 0.335 0.34 0.315 0.33 3,390,000 1,103,600 82.50
schools under the roster of STI jor upgrades in the facilities,
0.066 0.013 MANILA MINING A 0.01 -0.00004 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.014 0.015 21,100,000 316,000 -375.00
0.073 0.015 MANILA MINING B 0.01 -0.00004 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 1,200,000 20,400 -425.00 Holdings is part of its commit- academic programs, and faculty
5.5 1.89 NIHAO 1.00 0.03 1.94 1.93 2.02 1.89 1.94 1,442,000 2,776,770 64.67 ment to investors to not only to roster of WNU. Among the first
28.55 14.6 NICKEL ASIA 0.50 1.1 14.66 14.6 14.66 14.6 14.62 1,322,200 19,338,310 13.29
3.93 1.16 ORNTL PENINSULA 1.00 0.31 1.3 1.31 1.31 1.28 1.28 947,000 1,215,290 4.10 upgrade its network of 86 schools, set of improvements to be imple-
19.76 7.8 PHILEX 1.00 0.05 8.81 8.9 8.9 8.7 8.71 247,500 2,166,156 189.35 but to also seek out school merg- mented are the construction
306 219 SEMIRARA MINING 1.00 17.85 302 302 302 298.8 299 273,220 81,734,180 16.75
ers, acquisitions, or both. of new computer laboratories,
**** OIL **** **** OIL **** Jacob said apart from ex- upgrade of classrooms, and
0.315 0.225 BASIC PETROLEUM 0.25 0.1 0.245 0.245 0.245 0.245 0.245 80,000 19,600 2.45
0.026 0.016 ORIENTAL A 0.01 0.002 0.017 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 3,000,000 54,000 9.00 panding its network, STI Hold- the putting up of wi-fi zones in
0.027 0.019 ORIENTAL B 0.01 0.002 0.019 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 1,000,000 20,000 10.00 ings’ acquisition program is also the non-classroom areas of the
0.047 0.033 PHILODRILL 0.01 0.002 0.036 0.036 0.036 0.034 0.035 1,011,000,000 34,789,900 17.50
7.24 4.02 PETROENERGY 1.00 0.38 5.45 5.49 5.49 5.49 5.49 3,000 16,470 14.45 meant to diversify the academic campus.
34.8 7.56 PX PETROLEUM 1.00 -0.52 8.88 9 9 8.7 8.8 42,400 371,257 -17.09 programs of the schools under Jacob also said it will incor-

PREFERRED **** PREFERRED ****
its wings. porate the name of STI in the
49.9 30.3 ABS HLDG PDR 0.00 0 33.8 33.8 34.7 33.8 33.8 207,800 7,044,180 0.00 “We have our core courses university.
533 504 AC PREF B 100.00 0 525 530 533 530 533 15,030 7,968,690 0.00
117 101 FGEN PREF G 10.00 0 112 114 114 114 114 4,990 568,860 0.00 in STI. But even at STI, we're STI Holdings, in its quarter-
10.26 7.1 GMA HLDG PDR 0.00 0 7.15 7.5 7.61 7.5 7.51 408,300 3,100,612 0.00 diversifying. We used to be a ly report submitted to the Secu-
115 106 PCOR PREF 1.00 0 109.8 109.8 109.8 109.5 109.5 13,360 1,463,499 0.00
80.5 74.5 SMC PREF 2A 5.00 0 76.95 76.8 76.95 76.8 76.95 210,690 16,193,004.50 0.00 vocational-technical school; rities and Exchange Commis-
82 73.95 SMC PREF 2B 5.00 0 77 77 77 76.8 77 80,530 6,188,010 0.00 now we’re a full-blown college sion and the Philippine Stock
84 74.5 SMC PREF 2C 5.00 0 79.25 79.25 79.25 79.25 79.25 1,030 81,627.50 0.00
offering baccalaureate cours- Exchange last November, said
S M A L L & M E D I U M E N T****SMALL
E R P R I S E SAND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES****
es. We've started diversifying it is well on track with its ambi-
19.98 5 IRIPPLE 1.00 0.34 10.88 10.6 10.76 10.6 10.7 2,600 27,742 31.47
101.5 99.6 FIRST METRO ETF 100.00 0 100 101.5 101.5 99.6 99.75 127,440 12,714,667 0.00 from IT, computer science. tious expansion program, say-
Now we have tourism, account- ing it already acquired proper-
ing technology, business, HRM, ties in Cainta, Rizal; Las Piñas
SECTORIAL SUMMARY Open High Low Close %change Pt. Change Volume Value NO. OF ADVANCES: 48 engineering,” he said. City; Quezon City and Caloocan
NO. OF DECLINES: 89 “Certainly, offering more City with a combined worth of
Financials 1,515.52 1,515.99 1,509.95 1,512.6 (0.09) (1.39) 11,191,056 779,855,885.15
courses to students is some- about P1 billion. The properties
Industrials 8,993.56 8,999.14 8,815.66 8,817.69 (1.9) (170.37) 1,163,760,608 2,969,654,656.09 NO. OF UNCHANGED: 47
thing we would like to be able will serve as new sites for STI
Holding Firms 5,652.62 5,658.93 5,627.98 5,627.98 (0.33) (18.57) 50,129,404 1,299,575,149.64 NO. OF TRADED ISSUES: 184
Property 2,430.25 2,430.25 2,392.04 2,399.11 (1.16) (28.17) 111,620,861 534,657,554.07 to do,” Jacob added. schools in the area.
Services 1,935.3 1,948.04 1,916.84 1,930.62 (0.35) (6.87) 108,395,100 1,118,316,452.36 FOREIGN BUYING He cited West Negros Univer- STI Holdings also completed
Mining & Oil 12,294.98 12,294.98 12,163.22 12,189.27 (0.83) (101.43) 1,053,132,922 166,237,557.79 sity in Bacolod, which STI Hold- the acquisition of a real estate
SME 2,600 27,742.00 R3,670,724,663.60 ings acquired just last October 1, property with buildings in Ba-
ETF 127,440 12,714,667.00 FOREIGN SELLING whose maritime studies, criminal tangas City in the amount of
PSEi 6,225.93 6,225.93 6,179.5 6,179.5 (0.7) (43.87) R4,497,874,403.54 justice, and engineering courses R 122.1 million. The property
All Shares 3,796.16 3,796.16 3,766.82 3,766.82 (0.71) (26.89) were among the key features of will be the new site of the STI
GRAND TOTAL 2,498,359,991 6,881,039,664.1 the school that piqued the inter- Batangas school, whose original
est of STI Holdings. franchise was bought back by
Companies Under Suspension by the Exchange as of DECEMber 3, 2013 Apart from the diversified the company.
ABC PREF ABC FPH PREF FPHP MARSTEEL B MCB SMC PREF 1 SMCP1 course offerings, Jacob said It said construction of new
AC PREF A ACPA FILSYN A FYN PICOP RES PCP STENIEL STN that in acquiring schools, STI schools is also in full swing. STI
ASIATRUST ASIA FILSYN B FYNB PHILCOMSAT PHC TEL PREF HH TLHH Holdings is putting premium on Holdings said that as of Septem-
CNTRL AZUCARERA GOTESCO LAND A GO the institution’s reputation, the
PRIMETOWN PROP P MT UNIWIDE HLDG UW ber 30, it has signed construction
CAT GOTESCO LAND B GOB PNCC PNC student population, and the size contracts worth R1.6 billion to
EXPORT BANK EIBA METROALLIANCE A M AH PRYCE CORP PPC of the campus. ensure that the schools would be
EXPORT BANK B E IBB METROALLIANCE B M AHB PTT CORP PTT
FIL ESTATE CORP F C If these latest acquisition completed on schedule.
MARSTEEL A MC

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542-9150 (074) Queen Margarette Hotel 373-7171 to 73 Tam-awan Village
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
Bangued Abra 752-8933
Resort and Hotel
San Rafael Bulacan
924-2443 Hotel Veniz - Baguio City 446-0700 Lucena City
373-4889
Fax: 373-7604 Baguio City
446-2949
924-2456 373-6218 442-5551
(046) (02)372-0311 (047) (047)
Avenue Plaza Hotel (054) Elegant Star Apartelle 483-0491
Inn Rocio - Baguio City (074)
RK Hotel
252-9996 to Terrace Hotel 250-2730
Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City 473-9999 Tagaytay City 0916 2209934
0928 6844186 442-4028 Subic Bay Gateway Park 252-9998 Subic Bay to 32
Bayfront Hotel (047) Eurotel 355 - 0000 (077) Radiant Star Apartelle (046) 413-2456
The Lake Hotel (02)584-4470
Angeles City (045) Java Hotel - Laoag City 770-5996
Tagaytay City
544-0050
0926 6977948 Tagaytay (046)
Zambales 252-1948 Angeles City
624 - 0229 (02)246-1010 09174091514 413-4680 to 81
Canyon Cove Residential (02) Eurotel 355-0000 (046) Skyrise Hotel (074) (047)
Beach Resort (074) Kartini Hotel - Kawit, Cavite 489-8581 Apartelle & Restaurant 445-6834 to The Lighthouse Marina Resort
Nasugbu, Batangas 908-1111 Baguio City 444-3876 489-8582 Baguio City 445-6836 Moonbay Marina Complex 252-5000
(02) 750-2507 Eurotel (045) (075) The Montevista Villas, Academy (6345)
Baguio Holiday Villas 889-7827 Naga City 355-0000
La Maja Rica Hotel & Restaurant
611-2053 to
Star Plaza Hotel 523-4888 Lane, Mimosa Leisure Estate 599-7000
Baguio City (074)
442-6679
Naga City
Camsur Ligtasan, Tarlac City 611-2055 Dagupan City 515-2276
523-4111 Pampanga, Philippines (632) 584-4047
584-4007
(074) (043) La Roca Veranda Suites (052) Starview Hotel (054) The Oriental (6352)
C Boutique Hotel Baguio 619-0158 Filipiniana Hotel and Restaurant Legazpi 435-3333
Baguio City (02) 945-7777 Or. Mindoro 286-2624 Legazpi City 480-3247 Naga City 472-6892 Legazpi City Albay 435-5555
Camayan Beach (047) Gohotels (048) Laoag Renzo Hotel (077)
 
 

Subic Bay Hotel Venezia (047) The Starmark Hotel (054)

Resort & Hotel Peñafrancia Ave.,
 

252-8000 Puerto Princesa Palawan Laoag City Zambales

 

Subic Bay 4340001-03 770-4898  

 
252-1888 Naga City 205-0051
(632) Hotel Gregorio The Sulô Riviera (042)
 

Canyon Woods Resort Club 521-7878

Hotel
Gregorio (043) (043) Lee Boutique Hotel (632)  

  Subic International (047) 661-2095

Batangas
Batangas 757-3178
757-3178 Tagaytay 781-3632 Hotel Zambales Lucena City
 

Batangas Fax: 664-6169

 

  252-2222 661-2097
(047)
 

(078) (074) 611-0202

CBD Plaza Hotel Hotel Ivory Le Monet Hotel (045)
 

(054) 472-0318  
Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel Tune Hotel
Naga City (02) 359-7007 Tuguegarao City
844-1275 Baguio City
(02)376-5059    

Subic 250-2630 Angeles City 459-0888

846-1722 09175267049 250-7274
Casablanca Hotel (052)
480-8334 Hotel Kimberly (046) Magallanes Square Hotel (046) Subic Bay Yacht Club (02) 844-5777 Villa Caceres Hotel (054)
Tagaytay Naga City

V
Legaspi City 480-8335 483-8888 Sta. Rita Road Tagaytay 544-0062 Zambales (047) 252-5211 473-6530
(047) 252-9718
(052) 480-8334 to 35
Casablanca Suites 481-0788 Hotel La Corona (043)  
 

MAGALLANES SQUARE HOTEL, INC. 
Magallanes Square Complex 
Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay City 
 

Moonbay Marina 252-1663

 

THE EXQUISITE HOTEL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GROUP CORP.  Subic Grand Seas Resort (047)

222-8541
Vista Marina
Hotel   &   Resort
(047)
Legazpi City De Lipa Batangas
Tel. No: 046‐5440062 

250-2099
Bldg. 675 Canal Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, 2222 Philippines 

Villas Zambales
           
Olongapo
Fax No: 046‐4133918 

481-0789 252-3373
 

756-1223
Email Add: magallanessquarehotel@yahoo.com 
Sun No: 09228043129/09228043125  Telephone Number: (047) 252‐1888 or 0917‐8363942 Facsimile: (047) 252‐8404 Email: customer_service@subicbayveneziahotel.com 

Zambales
Globe No: 09175047820 

09178447327
   

 
252-8518  
             
 
Boracay Garden Resort 
isayas  
              
               (036) 288‐3457 
   
               (036) 288‐5190 
    
     
 
Boracay Garden Resort 
 
 
 
 
 
               (036) 288‐6633  

(032)
   
(036)
           

Badian Island Beach Resort Fb Travelers Inn (034) Lawaan Garden Inn The Orchard Cebu (032)    
 
 
 
           

Nigi-Nigi
           (036) 288‐6633  

Too Beach Resort (036)

Badian, Cebu 401-3303 Negros Occidental 729 - 3867 Roxas City, Capiz 621-6255 Hotel, Cebu City 344-1322
   
                        288-3150
  Boracay Island
                      

to 05 09436738142 09228484104  
 
             Boracay Regency Beach 
   
        Resort and Convention Center       Boracay Regency Beach  288-1829
(032) (035) Mango Park Hotel (034) One MGM Boracay Resort (036)
    (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 

Alta Cebu Village Resort Gohotels Dumaguete 522-1100 (032) The Sugarl and Hotel 435-269
 
                 
        Resort and Convention Center 
One MGM Boracay Resort  
and   Convention  
  and Convention Center  Center
(036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777  288-3728 to 30
Cordova, Cebu 496-7399 Dumaguete City or 02 Cebu City 233-5695 Bacolod City to 435-2699  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Boracay Hills 
      
 
(036) 288‐3315  
      (036) 288‐3764  
           (036) 288‐3728‐30 
Boracay Island (02) 634‐3581‐83 
(036) 288‐5222 
(02)634-3581
to 83
Ananyana Beach (036)
(038) Gohotels Tacloban (053)             Marzon       Hotel
   

Resort Manhattan Suites Inn (035) Tune Hotel - Cebu City (032)  

Red Coconut     
Red Coconut 
 
268-2188
Panglao Island 502-8101 Tacloban city, Leyte 5230391-93 Dumaguete City 422-8200 232-0888
          
 
Beach Hotel  
Kalibo,
Beach Resort
  Boracay Garden Resort
         Tonglen Beach Resort 
        (036) 288‐3315 
(036) 288-3507
Boracay Hills 
Aklan  
268-2184
to 86
Yoyong’s Travellers Inn (036)
(036) 288-3758

Atmosphere Resorts +63 35

Grand Dame Hotel (033) Maribago BlueWater (632) 417-5751 (034)                                                                                              
 
   
   
   
       
   
Marzon  Beach
    Resort
           (036) 288‐6633  
      (036) 288‐3764 
288-3131
& Spa Philippines 400-6940 320-5252 Beach Resort (6332) San Carlos City, 729-3835      
 
           
The Boracay Beach Resort 
  (036) 288‐3208 

Iloilo City
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Peñaranda St.,Legazpi City 4500 Philippines Tel No.(052)480-8334 to 35 Fax No.(052)480-8338 e-mail: info@casablancahotel.ph / http://www.casablancahotel.ph

Negros Oriental +63

9177002048 320-5353 Mactan, Cebu 492-0100 Negros Occidental 09273032166
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

 
   

 
 

 
   

 
 

 
Malay, Aklan
(036) 288‐4288 

          
09218104433
09159367222
Red Coconut
               Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
+63 32
 
     Boracay Regency Beach 
(034) Red Coconut Beach (036)
Be Resorts (6332) Movenpick Hotel
Boracay Red Coconut 
                       (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97 

GT Hotel - Bacolod City 432-1888 492-7777  

 
        Resort and Convention Center 
Resort 288-3507
Mactan Island 236-8888 to 89 Mactan Island , Cebu +63 02       (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 
799-1111  
 
    Beach Hotel Boracay Island
Beach Resort 288-3758
Amu Visitors Inn 0343125678 Harbor Town Hotel (033) MVW (036) 7 Stones Boracay Suites (036)
 
          Regency
            Regency Lagoon Resort  
                                                                                 Lagoon
(036) 288-3507
Resort
(036) 288-3758 (036)
621-2956
(036)288‐2828 
Restaurant & Tourist Inn Boracay Garden Resort Boracay Hills 
Iloilo City
 

San Carlos City, Negros 729-3299 337-2384

             
  Malay Aklan
 

288-1601 Boracay Island 288-2828

Roxas, Capiz 621-1216  
 
                       (036) 288‐6633    
                    (036) 288‐3315  The Boracay Beach Resort 
Bellavista Hotel
                      (036) 288‐3764 
(032) (035)
O Hotel (034) 416-4010
   

Honeycomb Tourist Inn 225-1181

433-7401
 
 
 
 
      
   
  
 
 
   
 Boracay Garden Resort
    Boracay Garden
Boracay Garden Resort
          
  Resort (036)   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Sea Wind 
 
(036) 288‐3208 
(036) 288‐4288 
Mactan, Cebu 422-3184 Bacolod City Boracay 415-1285
       
           (036) 288‐6633  
Dumaguete City 288-6633
 

     Boracay Island
               
340-7821 09228393435 708-8889  
 
 
 
 
                         (036) 288‐6633  
Boracay Regency Beach 
        Resort and Convention Center  Red
 
  Coconut Red Coconut  
Bohol Beach Club (038) Hotel Cesario Palmbeach (036)  Surfside
Beach Resort Boracay (036)
 

( 032 )
                      

(032)
                      
Boracay Regency Beach Resort      Boracay Regency Beach   
     Boracay Regency Beach 
  (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777   

         
Beach Hotel    Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
Resort & Spa 288-6111 288-5006
 

  and Convention Center         Resort and Convention Center 

(036) 288-3507
Bohol 411-5222 Mactan, Cebu 340-0211 238-5877         Resort and Convention Center                Resort
         (036) and Spa
    (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 
288‐ 3794 to 97 
 
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu  
        
          
    Boracay
      
  (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 
    Island 288-6777  
(036) 288-3758
288-5049
 
Bohol La Roca Hotel (038) Hotel De Mercedes (032) Pension Bacolod 433-3377                                                  Boracay
Boracay Hills  Boracay Hills  Hills (036)   The Boracay
The Boracay Beach Resort  (036)
Tagbilaran City 411-3798 Cebu City Bacolod City (034)               (036) 288‐3315 
     
(036) 288‐3315 
      (036) 288‐3764 

Boracay Island 288-3315  

  
               
Beach Resort
(036) 288‐3208 
288-3208
411-3179 253-1105 434-7065  

      
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Boracay Hills 
        (036) 288‐3764 
    (036) 288‐3315  288-3764   
                (036) 288‐4288 
Boracay Island 288-4288
Red Coconut  
 

(038) (033)335-1171 Plantation Bay (63)32

 
             Red Coconut 
        (036) 288‐3764 
Boracay Mandarin (036)  
 
The District Boracay (63 36)
Bohol Tropics Resort Hotel Del Rio  
  Beach Hotel
Island Hotel
Beach Resort
288-3444                Willy’s Beach Club Hotel  288-2324 - 27
to 74
Red Coconut Red Coconut                                    Regency Lagoon Resort  
 
 
Red Coconut    
(036) 288-3507

Tagbilaran City 411-3510 Iloilo City 337-0736 Mactan, Cebu 505-9800 Red Coconut Malay,   Aklan
(036) 288-3758

The Boracay Beach Resort  (02)567-1672 Malay, (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97 

                                                                        
  Aklan
(036)288‐2828 
(63 36)
288-1448
                        
Beach Hotel Beach Resort  
Casa Escaño (032) (035) (032)
 

Boracay Tropics
 
                  (036) 288‐3208 
                               Tel No.:(033) 335.1171 to 74   Fax No.:(033) 337.0736 

Hotel Essencia Portofino Resort   Beach Hotel

    Beach Resort
            (036) 288‐4288 
(036) 288-3507 (02)     
Tonglen Beach Resort
              (036)
422 1137  
(036) 288-3507
(036) 288-3758 887-0581  
288-3457
Cebu City Dumaguete City Mactan, Cebu Boracay Island
 
09177007735  
253-5564 Boracay Island
 

495-7881               (036) 288-3758

 Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
09088202123  
 
         
The Boracay Beach Resort 
The Boracay Beach Resort 
           (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97  812-5821  
              
             
  288-5190
            Regency Lagoon Resort  
Castle Peak Hotel (032) Iloilo Grand Hotel
(033) Radisson Blu (032)    
 
     
       
  Cohiba
       
Villas
(036) 288‐3208 
            (036) 288‐3208 
(036)
 
             (036) 288‐3457 

                                                                        
               (036) 288‐5190 

Cebu City 335-1801 Hotel & Resort          

             
Boracay Island
(036) 288‐4288 
            (036) 288‐4288        (036)288‐2828 

288-4792
     
Iloilo City  
 
233-1811 to 04 Cebu City 402-9900    
             
                                                                          
            (036)288‐2828 
Regency Lagoon Resort  
 Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
 
 

(033)                      (036) 
 Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
Citi Park Hotel
               
(032) Iloilo Midtown Hotel Rajah Park Hotel (032)     Sitio Bolabog, Boracay Island
             
355-0000
 

422-8833 336-6888     http://www.cohibavillas.com

             
288‐ 3794 to 97 
Eurotel
       (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97  One MGM Boracay Resort  

Cebu City Iloilo City (0928) Cebu City Boracay Island 861-8658
sales@cohibaboracay.com

412-3337
  and Convention Center 
  skype: cohiba.villas-boracay
Boracay
36 288 4792 Island
 
422-3388 985-0999    
Tel. Fax: +63
 Mobile No.: +63 9177230649
           (036) 288‐3728‐30 
  (02) 634‐3581‐83 

(63) 36 2886119   (036) 288‐5222 

City Corporate Inn (033) Kapis Mansions (036) Regency Plaza

Tourist Inn
(034)    
    Jony's Beach Resort / 2886274-75
 
 
  

Iloilo City 335-0166 Roxas City 621-7718 Bacolod City 433-1458               

Malay, Aklan
Regency Lagoon Resort  
                                                                        (036)288‐2828 
Fax No
(63) 36 2883119
 
Tonglen Beach Resort 
            Regency Lagoon Resort  
                                                                                             
   
Dragon Inn (034) Kings Hotel (034) IN
CE
OF SI
Q

Salagdoong Beach Resort (035) La Esperanza

                                                                         (036)288‐2828  Hotel (036)
312-5810
UI
V

344-2251
P RO

262-3989
JO

San Carlos City,

R

 
Kalibo, Aklan

M indanao
Negros Occidental 729-4295 Bacolod City 434-4500 and Hotel Agripino, Siquijor 344-2088   268-9254
Dumaluan Beach Resort (038) Kundutel (034)
433-7211
Star Plus Pension
House (034) Lingganay Boracay
Hotel Resort (036)
Panglao Island 502-9092 Singcang, Bacolod City to 16 Bacolod City 433-2949  
 
Malay, Aklan 288-5734
 

The Marco Polo-Davao (082) Country Village Hotel 858-3004 Golden Stallion Suites (088) Microtel Inn and (082) Southern Tourist Inn (082)
851-1912 Suites Davao
Davao City 221-0888 Cagayan De Oro City 858-3006 Cagayan De Oro City 09361271360 Davao City 233-2333 Davao City 221-7431
(082) +63 (88) Grand Men Seng (082) (084) (082)
Apo View Hotel 221-6431to 40 Creekside Paradise Resort 387-0581 Hotel Molave Hotel 217-3983 Sunflower Hotel 221-5011
Davao City 221-2281 Camiguin Island 9276104614 Davao City 221-9040  

Tagum City 217-3803 Davao City 305-3531

400-1460
(088) (083) (083) (082) (082)
1st Avenue Apartel / Inn 221-3224 Cresta Del Rio Splash Resort 228 8998 Greenstate Suites 228-5409 My Hotel 300-4040 Sychar Garden Hotel 224-0603
Bukidnon 09177229850
09264325382
Koronadal City 228 7160 Koronadal City 520-1816 Davao City
222-2021 Davao City to 05
221-3143
(082) Gumamela Caverock 09296225494 (082) (083)
2nd Avenue Hotel & Spa 09399062923 D'Counter Executive 226-2045 Farm Resort (082) Maxze Bed & Breakfast 233 0071
Sydney Hotel 552-5479
Quirante Ii, Tagum City 09184444432 Davao City 221-8651 Tugbok District, Davao City 271 - 7837 Davao City 09998863306 General Santos City 552-5480
552-5481
(087) D'leonor Hotel (082) T'boli Hotel (083)
A.D. Londoner's Inn
388-4615 J. P Laurel (082) Hannie's Inn 297-3315 to17 New Dawn Pensionne 857-1776 and Restaurant 302-2648
Province of Davao Oriental Avenue, Davao City 221-1160 Davao City 297-3485 Cagayan De Oro City 09229192806 General Santos City 553-7586
09156189085 302-6652
Almont Hotel's (085) (082) Hill Park Inn (064) Le Grand Suites (083)
ALM NT TCC Condo Hostel
D'leonor Inland Resort 229 8550 (082)
Inland Resort Buhangin, 302-6158 and Restaurant City Heights, General 301-2289
Butuan City 342-7414 Davao City 302-6152 Midsayap, Cotabato
229 6018
0917721 2813 Santos City 09173313800 Toril, Davao City 291-3800
ALU Hotel Davao (63 82) D’morvie Suites (088) Hillsview Inn & Inland Le Reve Resort The Dynasty Court (08822)
corner Padre Faura 227-5232 Yacapin Branch Resort 0999 880 4526 09399062218 Hotel 72-4516
Street, Davao City 226-3756 Cagayan De Oro City 856-9080 Trento, Agusand Del Sur 0948 788 4255 North Cotabato 09399052343 Cagayan de Oro City 72-7825
(083) D’morvie Suites Hotel Angelo (064) 229-9436 New Estrella The Farm @ Carpenter Hill (083)
Amandari Cove 554-2654 Capistrano Branch (082) and Restaurant 521-4090
  NEW ESTRELLA TOWNHOUSE Townhouse
(08822)
745-126 Koronadal City, South 228 1888
General Santos City 826-1074
Cagayan De Oro City 852-2015 Midsayap, Cotabato
09461911409
Cagayan De Oro City (088) 852-1441 Cotabato
228 9010
826-1070 09205555049
 
  Julio Pacana St. Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City  09189210425
Arnaldo's (082)
553-3314
D’morvie Suites (082) Hotel De Crisbelle (082)   
Mis. Or. Philippines 
Orchard Hotel (082) The Manor Hotel (063) (82)
Hotel and Restaurant 553-3411 Lapasan Branch
Davao Del Sur 553-5473 Tel.# (08822)745126 / (088)852‐1441 
Bajada, Davao City Davao City 221-2511
Digos City 0999 993 9060 Cagayan De Oro City 856-7197 553-5970   300-8855 to 13
D’morvie Suites (082) 09267921478 (082) The Margarette (088) 238-5236
Anisabel Suites (+6382) 221-0075 Hotel De Susana & Restaurant (088) Palm Residence Inn 305-0505 Business Hotel 09066437648
Davao City 225-8114 C.M. Recto Davao City 09425918521 Valencia City, Bukidnon 828 4482 Davao City 222-5225
09175684720 Maramag, Bukidnon
09175498841
09268446952
Ariano's Inn (085) D’morvie Suites (082) Hotel Elena (082) Paseo De San Francisco Suites
(+6385)
The Metropolis Suites (082)
And Restaurant 342-7462 343-8048 282-8000
Butuan City 225-9431 San Pedro Extension, Davao City 285-3756 Davao City 233-1941 Agusan Del Sur (+63999) Davao City
309-1065 321-2874
Azienda Meo (082) D’morvie Suites (063) (083) Paradise Island (082)
Apartelle 227-4119 Iligan Branch Hotel San Marco 301-1818 Park & Beach Resort
The Old Barracks Suites (064)
Davao City
302-2884
Iligan City 223-3255 General Santos City 233-0251 Kidapawan City 288-1299
09333356564 09228217332 Samal Island Davao
(081) (088 ) Park Inn (082) The Pinnacle (+6382)
Bahay-Bakasyunan
Sa Camiguin
(088)
387-0131
Davao Fortune Inn Hotel Sogo 852-0383 By Radisson Davao 272-7600 Hotel And Suites 300-1881
Misamis Oriental 09177212798 Davao City 221-0819 Cagayan De Oro City (02) 401-9285 Davao City 272-7601 Davao City
300-5885
221-3025
(085) Duka Bay Resort (088) Hotel Uno (082) Parkway Hotel (086) 231 The Ritz Hotel (082)
Balanghai Hotel / Mazaua Island Resort
Duka Bay Resort

342-3064 Medina, Misamis Oriental

331-2288 Davao City 282-1111 Surigao City 5116 / 231 at Garden Oases 228-6885
Butuan City Misamis Oriental
(088) 857-5488

345-5864
09198239094
0917-483268 09255111011 5141 to 46 Davao City to 87
(084) 655 6115 / (086)
Beldent Star Hotel (064) Eagle's View Hotel 0929 979 4919
H
O T E L

Hotel Tavern 826-3280 Pearl Farm Beach Resort (082) The Vip Hotel (0882)
BELDENT STAR HOTEL
Tacurong City 200-3698 Dalisay Road, Tagum City Fax: (084) TAVERN Surigao City (0922) Davao City 221-9970 Cagayan De Oro City 727-360
200-4734 Eagle’s View Hotel 655 6114 849-6443 726-080
(082) 234-1399 (082) 221 2729 Ice Castle (083) (082) (083)
Big Apple Hotel 234-1339 Fax: El Bajada Hotel
Gingoog Mountain Air Hotel & Eastland Restaurant
Gingoog City +63 927 9795179 Experience Hotel 554-4423 Pearl Suites 282-1294 Tierra Montana Hotel 554-7733
(082) 234-8459 Bajada, Davao City +63 920 2473002 Davao City General Santos City
(088) 861-1359

Davao City 09199101281

8842-7999

+63 923 8063887 General Santos City 826-9026 09301269185 553-0553

Bluejaz Beach Resort
and Water Park
(082)
304-650
Embassy (085) Innside Room Hotel (084) Pearlmont Inn (088) Tune Hotel (088)
Island Garden City Of Fa x ( 0 8 2 ) Hotel and Restaurant 342-5883 Tagum City, 216 4553 Cagayan de Oro City 856-2653 Cagayan De Oro 880-0888
Samal, Davao 300-6327 Butuan City 225-9560 Davao Del Norte 09228625339 to 55 09178514308
Blue Velvet (082)
(082) Isla Jardin Del Mar (083) (08822) Uptown Condotel (088)
Emma Victoria's Inn
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ma Vi oria’s In
300-2000
Em n
893 0032 Pryce Plaza Hotel
Blue Velvet Hotel and Café Hotel and Café 300-8800 Davao City 297-5523
Gumasa, 09197687544 Cagayan De Oro City
726-464 Xavier Estates, Cagayan 851-1800
Davao City 305-2888 Sarangani Province 09067652174 (088) 858-3131 De Oro City 09088881800
(082) Jade Dragon's Suites (082) (088)
Bonhomie Leisure and Resort
09331123067 Enrico’s Inn and Apartelles 297-7692 Aurora Jacinto Street, Precious Garden Of Samal (082) Victoria Suites Hotel 857-4447
(082) Davao City 321-1042 224-1390 Cagayan De Oro (08822)
Davao Oriental 284-1847 09189003792 Davao City 224-1391
www.precious-garden-samal.com 303-2818 72-2222
Cabua-An Beach Resort (088) Executive Hotel (088) Jovinaj (083) PTCHostel Uno Business Hotel (088)
387 2103 521-0360 Traveler's Inn 303-5314 09176347037 & Cafe 8283544
Mambajao, Camiguin 09197257402 Ozamis City 09177220360 General Santos City Agusan Del Sur 09179111252 Hagkol, Valencia City
0923717 0389 0917539 5678
Camp Anatolia
09399168034 Executive Pension (088) Jaw Luxury Inn (082)  
221-9240 Rhapsody Suites (088) We R Inn Hotel
(082) 227-9328
300-0702
Kimagango, Midsayap 856-4360 857-1101 09228418102
North Cotabato 09129496400 Cagayan de Oro City 09177004360 Davao City 09157612131
09482715346 Cagayan De Oro City 09328469358
J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City 09199252808
Fax: 224-3284
Casa De Rosario (082) Family Country Hotel (083) (082) Roadhaus Hotel (083) 553-8888
Willshire Inn / Will's Place
Residence Inn 295- 9 1 5 5 Convention Centre 552-8895 Jazzy James Country Hotel 227-0788 Dadiangas City Heights, 553-5335 09176320635
Davao City 282- 4 8 2 2 FCH
General Santos City
to 97 Davao City General Santos City
Telefax No. Cagayan De Oro City 09176320650
282- 4 7 7 1 301-0774 305-1847 553-1771
Casa Ruby (082) Florotel Gensan (083) Jienos Garden Beach Resort (0929) (088) Woodland Tourist Inn (064)
Pension House 226-2335 Pantukan, Compostela Secret Cove Beach Resort 387 9084 Alunan Highway, 477-0488
  PENSION HOUSE Davao City 09189425442 General Santos City 554-0880 Valley 969-0806 Camiguin Island 387 9184 Tacurong City 09429243041
(088) (082) Magnaga Waters (084)2166379 Sequoia Inn
Azucena (082)
Casa
Casa Azucena Frances Inn (0917)7191956 Yellow Petals Bed & Breakfast
856-3402 Duka Bay Resort
Ecoland, Davao City 295-6463 Beach Resort
Davao City Propia Street, Malaybalay City
Cagayan De Oro City
09236593973
Medina, Misamis Oriental
(088) 857-5488 301-8549 Compostela Valley (0923)2802018 300-3636
Chali Beach Resort (088) 09198239094
Genalin Forest Garden Resort (064) 4772033 Mallberry Suites (088) Seda Abreeza (6382)
Zone -3, Cugman, 855-2108 0921 5806852 Business Hotel
Cagayan De Oro 855-5941 Tacurong City 0922 8418822 Cagayan de Oro 855-7999 Davao City 322-8888
to 42
Chateau Del Mar (082) Gingoog Mountain Air Hotel (088)
Resort Hotel 234-3472 & Eastland Restaurant 861-1359 Marco Hotel 855-5959 Seda Centrio (6388)
305-8998
Gingoog City Cagayan De Oro City 09177027002 Cagayan De Oro City 323-8888
Lizada Beach, Davao City
235-2516 8842-7999
(064) Goat 2 Geder (085) (+63-82)
Cotabato Diamond Hotel 421 6170 Gingoog Mountain Air Hotel &GOAT
Eastland
2 Restaurant
GEDER
Hotel and Restaurant 341-7871 Mergrande Ocean Resort 298-4100 Sonreir Apartelle 09477910147
Cotabato City Gingoog City
Davao City (+63-82) Calinan, Davao City 09233327698
421 5118 (088) 861-1359
8842-7999 Butuan City 341-1657 298-4101
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Great Eastern 371-8282 Hotel Kimberly Eurotel 355-0000
Manila Hotel 527-0011 521-1888 +63(2)812-7477
Hotel Manila North EDSA 376-7096
Acacia Hotel Manila The Exchange Regency (02) Eurotel 355-0000 Millenia Suites (632)
720-2000 Residence Hotel Lancaster Hotels 532-1818 Pasig City 4702306-08
Alabang, Muntinlupa Pasig City 312-9999 Pedro Gil 523-5256 Fax: 4702314
Century Park Ramada +632 Lotus Garden Eurotel 355-0000 The Orange Place
(632)
528-8888 Manila Central 588-6688 522-1515 San Juan City 726-6712
Hotel Binondo 354-4151 Hotel Makati 844-8645 726-6713
Crowne Plaza
Manila Galleria 633-7222
The Pearl 400-0088 Manila Manor Fersal Hotel 912-5852 The Orange Place (632)
Manila Hotel 525-9065 Annapolis, Cubao 912-2691 Quezon City 926-8985
Ortigas Center Hotel 421-1398
Dusit Thani The Richmonde Best Western 899-7888 Fersal Hotel 924-2689 Paragon Tower 526-5541
238-8888 638-7777 Oxford Suites to
Manila Hotel Makati City 798-0798 Kalayaan, Diliman 912-2691 Hotel Manila 526-5547
Edsa (63 2) Raffles and Fairmont
Traders Hotel 708 4888 The Oasis 521-2371
Fersal Hotel 742-7292 Makati 555-9888
Shangri-La 633-8888 Fax (63 2)
Paco Park Manila 912-2691 Makati City
708 9850
F1 Hotel (632) Water Front Royal Bellagio Fersal Hotel 912-8000 Riviera Mansion
928-9888 526-1212 899-5555 523-4511
Global City Taguig 908-7888 Manila Pavilion Hotel P. Tuazon Cubao 912-2691 Malate, Manila
Holiday Inn Sir William`s Fersal Hotel 897-9123
Manila Galleria 633-7111 Aloha Hotel 526-8088 371-4333 Makati 912-2691 Robbinsdale Hotel 716-1262
Ortigas Center Timog, Q.C. Hotel
Mandarin Oriental B Hotel 828-8181 Stone House Gohotels.ph
750-8888 Muntinlupa City
828-8585
Bed & Breakfast 724-7551 Mandaluyong City 0922-4646835 San Carlos Mansion 523-8110
Manila 828-8383
Makati City Garden Gohotel Otis +63 (2) Seda BGC (632)
Shangri-La 813-8888 899-1111 The Sulô Riviera 924-5051 Paco, Manila
Bonifacio Global City,
945-8888
Hotel Makati 354-1053 Taguig City
City Garden Greenstone Serviced Seven Suites Hotel (632)
Marriott 988-9999 536-1451 The Copa 844-8811 Residences
(63-2) Observatory 682-2076
Hotel Manila Suites Businessman’s Hotel Salcedo Village Makati City 888-6668 Antipolo City 682-0330
New World Citystate 708-9600 Tri-place (632)
410-4111 Holiday Inn & Suites Makati (632) Sogo Regency
Makati City 811-6888 Tower Hotel 522-7646
Manila Hotel to 09 Hotel & Apartelle 410-8658
410-6981 Ayala Center, Makati City 909-0888 Hotel, Manila
Oakwood Premier
Copacabana 24h Apartment (02) Hostel 522-8888 Southhomes Apartelle 928-4647
Joy Nostalg Center 637-7888 851-8888 Hotel, Makati City 899-2424
Manila Ortigas Center Apartment Hotel 1632 Timog-Q.C. 410-4461
Pan Pacific (632) Fersal Hotel
426-7308
Armada
Hotel Manila 526 0888
Hotel Celeste
887-8080
St Giles Hotel 988-9888
Manila 318-0788 Malakas, Diliman Malate, Manila Makati City Be central
Makati City 988-9883
The Bellevue Garden Azotea Suites 338-0983 Hotel H20 The Bayleaf (632)
771-8181 522-4835 238-6100 318-5000
Manila Plaza Hotel Bel Air Makati 898-3695 Luneta, Manila Intramuros, Manila
The Heritage Great Eastern Best Western Plus (63 2) 403-0888
403-0808 Jade Vine Executive Inn 524-8601 The Contemporary 716-8266
854-8888 Hotel-Makati 898-2888 Antel Hotel Fax No. 403-0854 to 05
Hotel Manila Makati City 403-7572
Ermita Manila Hotel
Sofitel Greenhills lan Broadway Court 722-7411 Apartelle 726-2911 The Picasso Boutique
828-4774
Philippine Plaza 551-5555 744-7979 Apartelle 726-2931 San Juan City
Serviced Residences
Hotel Modern 726-2916 Makati City
Vivere Hotel & Resorts Makati Palace Eastwood (02) Apartelle 531-0173 (632)
899-0344 Richmonde Hotel Tune Hotel
Alabang, Muntinlupa City 771-7777 Hotel Quezon City 570-7777 Mandaluyong City to
531-0177 Makati City 817-0888
Bayview Hotel Eurotel 355-0000 Luxent Hotel
526-1555 373-3333 Las Piñas (02) Tune Hotel (632)
Rembrandt Ermita

L
Park Hotel Branch 806-7646 Timog Ave., Q.C. 922-8888 708-9888
Discovery Hotel Indah 536-1188 Eurotel
Araneta
355-0000 Manila Airport Hotel 854-7549
Suites 719-8888 Manila 536-2288 Branch 995-8452 Parañaque City to 50

Crystal Waves (044)

uzon Mountain Lodge (6348) 434-2334
(045) (078) (074) Sunlight Guest Hotel, Inc.
Hotel Stotsenberg Hotel and Resort 411-0834
Hotel Lorita Tuguegarao 844-1390 Hotel & Restaurant Puerto Princesa City, Fax (6348) 434-2003
Pampanga 499-0777 Talavera, Nueva Ecija 09237194074
09204599148 846-2565 Baguio City 442-4544 Palawan (632) 242-6638
loc. 175
Macagang Hotel & Resort (054) Fontana Hot Spring (02) Hotel St. Ellis (052) Matabungkay (02) Summer Place Hotel (02)783-8355
788-8350
Leisure Parks 576-6463/9526 Beach Hotel 7528552
Nabua, Camarines Sur 288-3091 Pampanga (045) 599-5000 Legazpi City, Albay 480-8088 Batangas 09088870596 Baguio City (074)
446-5400 to 01
(074) (074) (049)
Venus Parkview 442-5597
EGI Albergo Hotel Hotel Supreme (074) Paseo Premiere Hotel 502-8123 to 27 Taal Vista Hotel (632) 917-8225
(6346) 413-1000
Resort Hotel Baguio City Baguio City 424-2620 Baguio Santa Rosa Laguna (02)3105603 Tagaytay City
442-6452 443-2016 to 04 (63)9178091254

Abra Valley El Masfino (042)

Abra Valley
 

(074) (02) 5 4 2 - 9 5 3 7 (074)

542-9150 (074) Queen Margarette Hotel 373-7171 to 73 Tam-awan Village
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
Bangued Abra 752-8933
Resort and Hotel
San Rafael Bulacan
924-2443 Hotel Veniz - Baguio City 446-0700 Lucena City
373-4889
Fax: 373-7604 Baguio City
446-2949
924-2456 373-6218 442-5551
(046) (02)372-0311 (047) (047)
Avenue Plaza Hotel (054) Elegant Star Apartelle 483-0491
Inn Rocio - Baguio City (074)
RK Hotel
252-9996 to Terrace Hotel 250-2730
Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City 473-9999 Tagaytay City 0916 2209934
0928 6844186 442-4028 Subic Bay Gateway Park 252-9998 Subic Bay to 32
Bayfront Hotel (047) Eurotel 355 - 0000 (077) Radiant Star Apartelle (046) 413-2456
The Lake Hotel (02)584-4470
Angeles City (045) Java Hotel - Laoag City 770-5996
Tagaytay City
544-0050
0926 6977948 Tagaytay (046)
Zambales 252-1948 Angeles City
624 - 0229 (02)246-1010 09174091514 413-4680 to 81
Canyon Cove Residential (02) Eurotel 355-0000 (046) Skyrise Hotel (074) (047)
Beach Resort (074) Kartini Hotel - Kawit, Cavite 489-8581 Apartelle & Restaurant 445-6834 to The Lighthouse Marina Resort
Nasugbu, Batangas 908-1111 Baguio City 444-3876 489-8582 Baguio City 445-6836 Moonbay Marina Complex 252-5000
(02) 750-2507 Eurotel (045) (075) The Montevista Villas, Academy (6345)
Baguio Holiday Villas 889-7827 Naga City 355-0000
La Maja Rica Hotel & Restaurant
611-2053 to
Star Plaza Hotel 523-4888 Lane, Mimosa Leisure Estate 599-7000
Baguio City (074)
442-6679
Naga City
Camsur Ligtasan, Tarlac City 611-2055 Dagupan City 515-2276
523-4111 Pampanga, Philippines (632) 584-4047
584-4007
(074) (043) La Roca Veranda Suites (052) Starview Hotel (054) The Oriental (6352)
C Boutique Hotel Baguio 619-0158 Filipiniana Hotel and Restaurant Legazpi 435-3333
Baguio City (02) 945-7777 Or. Mindoro 286-2624 Legazpi City 480-3247 Naga City 472-6892 Legazpi City Albay 435-5555
Camayan Beach (047) Gohotels (048) Laoag Renzo Hotel (077)
 
 

Subic Bay Hotel Venezia (047) The Starmark Hotel (054)

Resort & Hotel Peñafrancia Ave.,
 

252-8000 Puerto Princesa Palawan Laoag City Zambales

 

Subic Bay 4340001-03 770-4898  

 
252-1888 Naga City 205-0051
(632) Hotel Gregorio The Sulô Riviera (042)
 

Canyon Woods Resort Club 521-7878

Hotel
Gregorio (043) (043) Lee Boutique Hotel (632)  

  Subic International (047) 661-2095

Batangas
Batangas 757-3178
757-3178 Tagaytay 781-3632 Hotel Zambales Lucena City
 

Batangas Fax: 664-6169

 

  252-2222 661-2097
(047)
 

(078) (074) 611-0202

CBD Plaza Hotel Hotel Ivory Le Monet Hotel (045)
 

(054) 472-0318  
Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel Tune Hotel
Naga City (02) 359-7007 Tuguegarao City
844-1275 Baguio City
(02)376-5059    

Subic 250-2630 Angeles City 459-0888

846-1722 09175267049 250-7274
Casablanca Hotel (052)
480-8334 Hotel Kimberly (046) Magallanes Square Hotel (046) Subic Bay Yacht Club (02) 844-5777 Villa Caceres Hotel (054)
Tagaytay Naga City

V
Legaspi City 480-8335 483-8888 Sta. Rita Road Tagaytay 544-0062 Zambales (047) 252-5211 473-6530
(047) 252-9718
(052) 480-8334 to 35
Casablanca Suites 481-0788 Hotel La Corona (043)  
 

MAGALLANES SQUARE HOTEL, INC. 
Magallanes Square Complex 
Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay City 
 

Moonbay Marina 252-1663

 

THE EXQUISITE HOTEL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GROUP CORP.  Subic Grand Seas Resort (047)

222-8541
Vista Marina
Hotel   &   Resort
(047)
Legazpi City De Lipa Batangas
Tel. No: 046‐5440062 

250-2099
Bldg. 675 Canal Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, 2222 Philippines 

Villas Zambales
           
Olongapo
Fax No: 046‐4133918 

481-0789 252-3373
 

756-1223
Email Add: magallanessquarehotel@yahoo.com 
Sun No: 09228043129/09228043125  Telephone Number: (047) 252‐1888 or 0917‐8363942 Facsimile: (047) 252‐8404 Email: customer_service@subicbayveneziahotel.com 

Zambales
Globe No: 09175047820 

09178447327
   

 
252-8518  
             
 
Boracay Garden Resort 
isayas  
              
               (036) 288‐3457 
   
               (036) 288‐5190 
    
     
 
Boracay Garden Resort 
 
 
 
 
 
               (036) 288‐6633  

(032)
   
(036)
           

Badian Island Beach Resort Fb Travelers Inn (034) Lawaan Garden Inn The Orchard Cebu (032)    
 
 
 
           

Nigi-Nigi
           (036) 288‐6633  

Too Beach Resort (036)

Badian, Cebu 401-3303 Negros Occidental 729 - 3867 Roxas City, Capiz 621-6255 Hotel, Cebu City 344-1322
   
                        288-3150
  Boracay Island
                      

to 05 09436738142 09228484104  
 
             Boracay Regency Beach 
   
        Resort and Convention Center       Boracay Regency Beach  288-1829
(032) (035) Mango Park Hotel (034) One MGM Boracay Resort (036)
    (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 

Alta Cebu Village Resort Gohotels Dumaguete 522-1100 (032) The Sugarl and Hotel 435-269
 
                 
        Resort and Convention Center 
One MGM Boracay Resort  
and   Convention  
  and Convention Center  Center
(036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777  288-3728 to 30
Cordova, Cebu 496-7399 Dumaguete City or 02 Cebu City 233-5695 Bacolod City to 435-2699  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Boracay Hills 
      
 
(036) 288‐3315  
      (036) 288‐3764  
           (036) 288‐3728‐30 
Boracay Island (02) 634‐3581‐83 
(036) 288‐5222 
(02)634-3581
to 83
Ananyana Beach (036)
(038) Gohotels Tacloban (053)             Marzon       Hotel
   

Resort Manhattan Suites Inn (035) Tune Hotel - Cebu City (032)  

Red Coconut     
Red Coconut 
 
268-2188
Panglao Island 502-8101 Tacloban city, Leyte 5230391-93 Dumaguete City 422-8200 232-0888
          
 
Beach Hotel  
Kalibo,
Beach Resort
  Boracay Garden Resort
         Tonglen Beach Resort 
        (036) 288‐3315 
(036) 288-3507
Boracay Hills 
Aklan  
268-2184
to 86
Yoyong’s Travellers Inn (036)
(036) 288-3758

Atmosphere Resorts +63 35

Grand Dame Hotel (033) Maribago BlueWater (632) 417-5751 (034)                                                                                              
 
   
   
   
       
   
Marzon  Beach
    Resort
           (036) 288‐6633  
      (036) 288‐3764 
288-3131
& Spa Philippines 400-6940 320-5252 Beach Resort (6332) San Carlos City, 729-3835      
 
           
The Boracay Beach Resort 
  (036) 288‐3208 

Iloilo City
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Peñaranda St.,Legazpi City 4500 Philippines Tel No.(052)480-8334 to 35 Fax No.(052)480-8338 e-mail: info@casablancahotel.ph / http://www.casablancahotel.ph

Negros Oriental +63

9177002048 320-5353 Mactan, Cebu 492-0100 Negros Occidental 09273032166
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

 
   

 
 

 
   

 
 

 
Malay, Aklan
(036) 288‐4288 

          
09218104433
09159367222
Red Coconut
               Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
+63 32
 
     Boracay Regency Beach 
(034) Red Coconut Beach (036)
Be Resorts (6332) Movenpick Hotel
Boracay Red Coconut 
                       (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97 

GT Hotel - Bacolod City 432-1888 492-7777  

 
        Resort and Convention Center 
Resort 288-3507
Mactan Island 236-8888 to 89 Mactan Island , Cebu +63 02       (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 
799-1111  
 
    Beach Hotel Boracay Island
Beach Resort 288-3758
Amu Visitors Inn 0343125678 Harbor Town Hotel (033) MVW (036) 7 Stones Boracay Suites (036)
 
          Regency
            Regency Lagoon Resort  
                                                                                 Lagoon
(036) 288-3507
Resort
(036) 288-3758 (036)
621-2956
(036)288‐2828 
Restaurant & Tourist Inn Boracay Garden Resort Boracay Hills 
Iloilo City
 

San Carlos City, Negros 729-3299 337-2384

             
  Malay Aklan
 

288-1601 Boracay Island 288-2828

Roxas, Capiz 621-1216  
 
                       (036) 288‐6633    
                    (036) 288‐3315  The Boracay Beach Resort 
Bellavista Hotel
                      (036) 288‐3764 
(032) (035)
O Hotel (034) 416-4010
   

Honeycomb Tourist Inn 225-1181

433-7401
 
 
 
 
      
   
  
 
 
   
 Boracay Garden Resort
    Boracay Garden
Boracay Garden Resort
          
  Resort (036)   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Sea Wind 
 
(036) 288‐3208 
(036) 288‐4288 
Mactan, Cebu 422-3184 Bacolod City Boracay 415-1285
       
           (036) 288‐6633  
Dumaguete City 288-6633
 

     Boracay Island
               
340-7821 09228393435 708-8889  
 
 
 
 
                         (036) 288‐6633  
Boracay Regency Beach 
        Resort and Convention Center  Red
 
  Coconut Red Coconut  
Bohol Beach Club (038) Hotel Cesario Palmbeach (036)  Surfside
Beach Resort Boracay (036)
 

( 032 )
                      

(032)
                      
Boracay Regency Beach Resort      Boracay Regency Beach   
     Boracay Regency Beach 
  (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777   

         
Beach Hotel    Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
Resort & Spa 288-6111 288-5006
 

  and Convention Center         Resort and Convention Center 

(036) 288-3507
Bohol 411-5222 Mactan, Cebu 340-0211 238-5877         Resort and Convention Center                Resort
         (036) and Spa
    (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 
288‐ 3794 to 97 
 
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu  
        
          
    Boracay
      
  (036) 288‐ 6111/288‐6777 
    Island 288-6777  
(036) 288-3758
288-5049
 
Bohol La Roca Hotel (038) Hotel De Mercedes (032) Pension Bacolod 433-3377                                                  Boracay
Boracay Hills  Boracay Hills  Hills (036)   The Boracay
The Boracay Beach Resort  (036)
Tagbilaran City 411-3798 Cebu City Bacolod City (034)               (036) 288‐3315 
     
(036) 288‐3315 
      (036) 288‐3764 

Boracay Island 288-3315  

  
               
Beach Resort
(036) 288‐3208 
288-3208
411-3179 253-1105 434-7065  

      
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Boracay Hills 
        (036) 288‐3764 
    (036) 288‐3315  288-3764   
                (036) 288‐4288 
Boracay Island 288-4288
Red Coconut  
 

(038) (033)335-1171 Plantation Bay (63)32

 
             Red Coconut 
        (036) 288‐3764 
Boracay Mandarin (036)  
 
The District Boracay (63 36)
Bohol Tropics Resort Hotel Del Rio  
  Beach Hotel
Island Hotel
Beach Resort
288-3444                Willy’s Beach Club Hotel  288-2324 - 27
to 74
Red Coconut Red Coconut                                    Regency Lagoon Resort  
 
 
Red Coconut    
(036) 288-3507

Tagbilaran City 411-3510 Iloilo City 337-0736 Mactan, Cebu 505-9800 Red Coconut Malay,   Aklan
(036) 288-3758

The Boracay Beach Resort  (02)567-1672 Malay, (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97 

                                                                        
  Aklan
(036)288‐2828 
(63 36)
288-1448
                        
Beach Hotel Beach Resort  
Casa Escaño (032) (035) (032)
 

Boracay Tropics
 
                  (036) 288‐3208 
                               Tel No.:(033) 335.1171 to 74   Fax No.:(033) 337.0736 

Hotel Essencia Portofino Resort   Beach Hotel

    Beach Resort
            (036) 288‐4288 
(036) 288-3507 (02)     
Tonglen Beach Resort
              (036)
422 1137  
(036) 288-3507
(036) 288-3758 887-0581  
288-3457
Cebu City Dumaguete City Mactan, Cebu Boracay Island
 
09177007735  
253-5564 Boracay Island
 

495-7881               (036) 288-3758

 Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
09088202123  
 
         
The Boracay Beach Resort 
The Boracay Beach Resort 
           (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97  812-5821  
              
             
  288-5190
            Regency Lagoon Resort  
Castle Peak Hotel (032) Iloilo Grand Hotel
(033) Radisson Blu (032)    
 
     
       
  Cohiba
       
Villas
(036) 288‐3208 
            (036) 288‐3208 
(036)
 
             (036) 288‐3457 

                                                                        
               (036) 288‐5190 

Cebu City 335-1801 Hotel & Resort          

             
Boracay Island
(036) 288‐4288 
            (036) 288‐4288        (036)288‐2828 

288-4792
     
Iloilo City  
 
233-1811 to 04 Cebu City 402-9900    
             
                                                                          
            (036)288‐2828 
Regency Lagoon Resort  
 Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
 
 

(033)                      (036) 
 Willy’s Beach Club Hotel 
Citi Park Hotel
               
(032) Iloilo Midtown Hotel Rajah Park Hotel (032)     Sitio Bolabog, Boracay Island
             
355-0000
 

422-8833 336-6888     http://www.cohibavillas.com

             
288‐ 3794 to 97 
Eurotel
       (036) 288‐ 3794 to 97  One MGM Boracay Resort  

Cebu City Iloilo City (0928) Cebu City Boracay Island 861-8658
sales@cohibaboracay.com

412-3337
  and Convention Center 
  skype: cohiba.villas-boracay
Boracay
36 288 4792 Island
 
422-3388 985-0999    
Tel. Fax: +63
 Mobile No.: +63 9177230649
           (036) 288‐3728‐30 
  (02) 634‐3581‐83 

(63) 36 2886119   (036) 288‐5222 

City Corporate Inn (033) Kapis Mansions (036) Regency Plaza

Tourist Inn
(034)    
    Jony's Beach Resort / 2886274-75
 
 
  

Iloilo City 335-0166 Roxas City 621-7718 Bacolod City 433-1458               

Malay, Aklan
Regency Lagoon Resort  
                                                                        (036)288‐2828 
Fax No
(63) 36 2883119
 
Tonglen Beach Resort 
            Regency Lagoon Resort  
                                                                                             
   
Dragon Inn (034) Kings Hotel (034) IN
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Salagdoong Beach Resort (035) La Esperanza

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Kalibo, Aklan

M indanao
Negros Occidental 729-4295 Bacolod City 434-4500 and Hotel Agripino, Siquijor 344-2088   268-9254
Dumaluan Beach Resort (038) Kundutel (034)
433-7211
Star Plus Pension
House (034) Lingganay Boracay
Hotel Resort (036)
Panglao Island 502-9092 Singcang, Bacolod City to 16 Bacolod City 433-2949  
 
Malay, Aklan 288-5734
 

The Marco Polo-Davao (082) Country Village Hotel 858-3004 Golden Stallion Suites (088) Microtel Inn and (082) Southern Tourist Inn (082)
851-1912 Suites Davao
Davao City 221-0888 Cagayan De Oro City 858-3006 Cagayan De Oro City 09361271360 Davao City 233-2333 Davao City 221-7431
(082) +63 (88) Grand Men Seng (082) (084) (082)
Apo View Hotel 221-6431to 40 Creekside Paradise Resort 387-0581 Hotel Molave Hotel 217-3983 Sunflower Hotel 221-5011
Davao City 221-2281 Camiguin Island 9276104614 Davao City 221-9040  

Tagum City 217-3803 Davao City 305-3531

400-1460
(088) (083) (083) (082) (082)
1st Avenue Apartel / Inn 221-3224 Cresta Del Rio Splash Resort 228 8998 Greenstate Suites 228-5409 My Hotel 300-4040 Sychar Garden Hotel 224-0603
Bukidnon 09177229850
09264325382
Koronadal City 228 7160 Koronadal City 520-1816 Davao City
222-2021 Davao City to 05
221-3143
(082) Gumamela Caverock 09296225494 (082) (083)
2nd Avenue Hotel & Spa 09399062923 D'Counter Executive 226-2045 Farm Resort (082) Maxze Bed & Breakfast 233 0071
Sydney Hotel 552-5479
Quirante Ii, Tagum City 09184444432 Davao City 221-8651 Tugbok District, Davao City 271 - 7837 Davao City 09998863306 General Santos City 552-5480
552-5481
(087) D'leonor Hotel (082) T'boli Hotel (083)
A.D. Londoner's Inn
388-4615 J. P Laurel (082) Hannie's Inn 297-3315 to17 New Dawn Pensionne 857-1776 and Restaurant 302-2648
Province of Davao Oriental Avenue, Davao City 221-1160 Davao City 297-3485 Cagayan De Oro City 09229192806 General Santos City 553-7586
09156189085 302-6652
Almont Hotel's (085) (082) Hill Park Inn (064) Le Grand Suites (083)
ALM NT TCC Condo Hostel
D'leonor Inland Resort 229 8550 (082)
Inland Resort Buhangin, 302-6158 and Restaurant City Heights, General 301-2289
Butuan City 342-7414 Davao City 302-6152 Midsayap, Cotabato
229 6018
0917721 2813 Santos City 09173313800 Toril, Davao City 291-3800
ALU Hotel Davao (63 82) D’morvie Suites (088) Hillsview Inn & Inland Le Reve Resort The Dynasty Court (08822)
corner Padre Faura 227-5232 Yacapin Branch Resort 0999 880 4526 09399062218 Hotel 72-4516
Street, Davao City 226-3756 Cagayan De Oro City 856-9080 Trento, Agusand Del Sur 0948 788 4255 North Cotabato 09399052343 Cagayan de Oro City 72-7825
(083) D’morvie Suites Hotel Angelo (064) 229-9436 New Estrella The Farm @ Carpenter Hill (083)
Amandari Cove 554-2654 Capistrano Branch (082) and Restaurant 521-4090
  NEW ESTRELLA TOWNHOUSE Townhouse
(08822)
745-126 Koronadal City, South 228 1888
General Santos City 826-1074
Cagayan De Oro City 852-2015 Midsayap, Cotabato
09461911409
Cagayan De Oro City (088) 852-1441 Cotabato
228 9010
826-1070 09205555049
 
  Julio Pacana St. Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City  09189210425
Arnaldo's (082)
553-3314
D’morvie Suites (082) Hotel De Crisbelle (082)   
Mis. Or. Philippines 
Orchard Hotel (082) The Manor Hotel (063) (82)
Hotel and Restaurant 553-3411 Lapasan Branch
Davao Del Sur 553-5473 Tel.# (08822)745126 / (088)852‐1441 
Bajada, Davao City Davao City 221-2511
Digos City 0999 993 9060 Cagayan De Oro City 856-7197 553-5970   300-8855 to 13
D’morvie Suites (082) 09267921478 (082) The Margarette (088) 238-5236
Anisabel Suites (+6382) 221-0075 Hotel De Susana & Restaurant (088) Palm Residence Inn 305-0505 Business Hotel 09066437648
Davao City 225-8114 C.M. Recto Davao City 09425918521 Valencia City, Bukidnon 828 4482 Davao City 222-5225
09175684720 Maramag, Bukidnon
09175498841
09268446952
Ariano's Inn (085) D’morvie Suites (082) Hotel Elena (082) Paseo De San Francisco Suites
(+6385)
The Metropolis Suites (082)
And Restaurant 342-7462 343-8048 282-8000
Butuan City 225-9431 San Pedro Extension, Davao City 285-3756 Davao City 233-1941 Agusan Del Sur (+63999) Davao City
309-1065 321-2874
Azienda Meo (082) D’morvie Suites (063) (083) Paradise Island (082)
Apartelle 227-4119 Iligan Branch Hotel San Marco 301-1818 Park & Beach Resort
The Old Barracks Suites (064)
Davao City
302-2884
Iligan City 223-3255 General Santos City 233-0251 Kidapawan City 288-1299
09333356564 09228217332 Samal Island Davao
(081) (088 ) Park Inn (082) The Pinnacle (+6382)
Bahay-Bakasyunan
Sa Camiguin
(088)
387-0131
Davao Fortune Inn Hotel Sogo 852-0383 By Radisson Davao 272-7600 Hotel And Suites 300-1881
Misamis Oriental 09177212798 Davao City 221-0819 Cagayan De Oro City (02) 401-9285 Davao City 272-7601 Davao City
300-5885
221-3025
(085) Duka Bay Resort (088) Hotel Uno (082) Parkway Hotel (086) 231 The Ritz Hotel (082)
Balanghai Hotel / Mazaua Island Resort
Duka Bay Resort

342-3064 Medina, Misamis Oriental

331-2288 Davao City 282-1111 Surigao City 5116 / 231 at Garden Oases 228-6885
Butuan City Misamis Oriental
(088) 857-5488

345-5864
09198239094
0917-483268 09255111011 5141 to 46 Davao City to 87
(084) 655 6115 / (086)
Beldent Star Hotel (064) Eagle's View Hotel 0929 979 4919
H
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Hotel Tavern 826-3280 Pearl Farm Beach Resort (082) The Vip Hotel (0882)
BELDENT STAR HOTEL
Tacurong City 200-3698 Dalisay Road, Tagum City Fax: (084) TAVERN Surigao City (0922) Davao City 221-9970 Cagayan De Oro City 727-360
200-4734 Eagle’s View Hotel 655 6114 849-6443 726-080
(082) 234-1399 (082) 221 2729 Ice Castle (083) (082) (083)
Big Apple Hotel 234-1339 Fax: El Bajada Hotel
Gingoog Mountain Air Hotel & Eastland Restaurant
Gingoog City +63 927 9795179 Experience Hotel 554-4423 Pearl Suites 282-1294 Tierra Montana Hotel 554-7733
(082) 234-8459 Bajada, Davao City +63 920 2473002 Davao City General Santos City
(088) 861-1359

Davao City 09199101281

8842-7999

+63 923 8063887 General Santos City 826-9026 09301269185 553-0553

Bluejaz Beach Resort
and Water Park
(082)
304-650
Embassy (085) Innside Room Hotel (084) Pearlmont Inn (088) Tune Hotel (088)
Island Garden City Of Fa x ( 0 8 2 ) Hotel and Restaurant 342-5883 Tagum City, 216 4553 Cagayan de Oro City 856-2653 Cagayan De Oro 880-0888
Samal, Davao 300-6327 Butuan City 225-9560 Davao Del Norte 09228625339 to 55 09178514308
Blue Velvet (082)
(082) Isla Jardin Del Mar (083) (08822) Uptown Condotel (088)
Emma Victoria's Inn
ct
ma Vi oria’s In
300-2000
Em n
893 0032 Pryce Plaza Hotel
Blue Velvet Hotel and Café Hotel and Café 300-8800 Davao City 297-5523
Gumasa, 09197687544 Cagayan De Oro City
726-464 Xavier Estates, Cagayan 851-1800
Davao City 305-2888 Sarangani Province 09067652174 (088) 858-3131 De Oro City 09088881800
(082) Jade Dragon's Suites (082) (088)
Bonhomie Leisure and Resort
09331123067 Enrico’s Inn and Apartelles 297-7692 Aurora Jacinto Street, Precious Garden Of Samal (082) Victoria Suites Hotel 857-4447
(082) Davao City 321-1042 224-1390 Cagayan De Oro (08822)
Davao Oriental 284-1847 09189003792 Davao City 224-1391
www.precious-garden-samal.com 303-2818 72-2222
Cabua-An Beach Resort (088) Executive Hotel (088) Jovinaj (083) PTCHostel Uno Business Hotel (088)
387 2103 521-0360 Traveler's Inn 303-5314 09176347037 & Cafe 8283544
Mambajao, Camiguin 09197257402 Ozamis City 09177220360 General Santos City Agusan Del Sur 09179111252 Hagkol, Valencia City
0923717 0389 0917539 5678
Camp Anatolia
09399168034 Executive Pension (088) Jaw Luxury Inn (082)  
221-9240 Rhapsody Suites (088) We R Inn Hotel
(082) 227-9328
300-0702
Kimagango, Midsayap 856-4360 857-1101 09228418102
North Cotabato 09129496400 Cagayan de Oro City 09177004360 Davao City 09157612131
09482715346 Cagayan De Oro City 09328469358
J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City 09199252808
Fax: 224-3284
Casa De Rosario (082) Family Country Hotel (083) (082) Roadhaus Hotel (083) 553-8888
Willshire Inn / Will's Place
Residence Inn 295- 9 1 5 5 Convention Centre 552-8895 Jazzy James Country Hotel 227-0788 Dadiangas City Heights, 553-5335 09176320635
Davao City 282- 4 8 2 2 FCH
General Santos City
to 97 Davao City General Santos City
Telefax No. Cagayan De Oro City 09176320650
282- 4 7 7 1 301-0774 305-1847 553-1771
Casa Ruby (082) Florotel Gensan (083) Jienos Garden Beach Resort (0929) (088) Woodland Tourist Inn (064)
Pension House 226-2335 Pantukan, Compostela Secret Cove Beach Resort 387 9084 Alunan Highway, 477-0488
  PENSION HOUSE Davao City 09189425442 General Santos City 554-0880 Valley 969-0806 Camiguin Island 387 9184 Tacurong City 09429243041
(088) (082) Magnaga Waters (084)2166379 Sequoia Inn
Azucena (082)
Casa
Casa Azucena Frances Inn (0917)7191956 Yellow Petals Bed & Breakfast
856-3402 Duka Bay Resort
Ecoland, Davao City 295-6463 Beach Resort
Davao City Propia Street, Malaybalay City
Cagayan De Oro City
09236593973
Medina, Misamis Oriental
(088) 857-5488 301-8549 Compostela Valley (0923)2802018 300-3636
Chali Beach Resort (088) 09198239094
Genalin Forest Garden Resort (064) 4772033 Mallberry Suites (088) Seda Abreeza (6382)
Zone -3, Cugman, 855-2108 0921 5806852 Business Hotel
Cagayan De Oro 855-5941 Tacurong City 0922 8418822 Cagayan de Oro 855-7999 Davao City 322-8888
to 42
Chateau Del Mar (082) Gingoog Mountain Air Hotel (088)
Resort Hotel 234-3472 & Eastland Restaurant 861-1359 Marco Hotel 855-5959 Seda Centrio (6388)
305-8998
Gingoog City Cagayan De Oro City 09177027002 Cagayan De Oro City 323-8888
Lizada Beach, Davao City
235-2516 8842-7999
(064) Goat 2 Geder (085) (+63-82)
Cotabato Diamond Hotel 421 6170 Gingoog Mountain Air Hotel &GOAT
Eastland
2 Restaurant
GEDER
Hotel and Restaurant 341-7871 Mergrande Ocean Resort 298-4100 Sonreir Apartelle 09477910147
Cotabato City Gingoog City
Davao City (+63-82) Calinan, Davao City 09233327698
421 5118 (088) 861-1359
8842-7999 Butuan City 341-1657 298-4101
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Commission...
them. economic integration in 2015 if they will
To date, the commission has esti- not consolidate.”
mated that released insurance claims Capitalization of Philippines’ insur-
reached 8,000, amounting to P60 million. ance sector remains one of the lowest in
The DOF earlier urged a number of the ASEAN region, Beltran said.
insurance companies to consolidate in “I understand, many of our local in-
preparation for the common Association surance firms do not want to consolidate
of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) because most of them are family-owned.
market by 2015. There are many unscrupulous insurance
Finance Undersecretary Gil S. Bel- companies which only collect premiums,
tran said that capitalization of many local and do not pay their obligation,” the of-
insurance companies, particularly non- ficial said.
life, remain inadequate to compete with Once the ASEAN-member countries
their Southeast Asian counterparts. integrate as one economic community,
“Many of our insurance companies the Philippines’ insurance sector will take
are not well capitalized,” Beltran, the a significant turn as foreign companies
finance department’s chief economist, may offer Filipinos cheaper and better
said. “They will not survive the ASEAN products, Beltran said.

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$120-B...
Development Council (EDC) has em- we can maximize and focus on,” he NINTH WTO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE IN BALI, INDONESIA (EPA)-Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan (left) shakes
barked on a very quantitative and very said. hand with Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Magali Silva (2nd right) during their bilateral meeting at the Ninth
focused study three months ago. Another focused export is the ser- World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, December 3, 2013. Indonesia’s
“This study is based on data and vices sector, the BPO industry which resort island of Bali is hosting the Ninth WTO Ministerial Conference from 03 to 06 December 2013.
facts,” he said. is growing between 20-22 percent an-

Bali Summit May Be Last

Manalo will be meeting with Bu- nually.
reau of Exports and Trade Promotion “We have to push for that balance
director Senen M. Perlada in January with the merchandize sector,” Manalo
next year. said.

Chance For WTO Trade Deal

Perlada said the new 2014-2016 He said that products that could
PEDP is expected to be finished in the make up for the flat growth in electron-
first quarter of next year. ics could be infrastructure, food and
The PEDP review would address furniture pieces and the BPO sector.
which sectors still be considered as Recently, the manufacturing sector
export priorities and those that have has shown some improvements grow-
fallen on the sidelines. ing 10 percent lately. By KAY JOHNSON
The review would also address what “There are products that could and DESSIANING ARIYANTI
should be done on exports that are gain- make up for the loss in electronics,”
ing ground very fast. he said noting that emerging exports BALI, Indonesia (AP) – Top trade
Perlada said that manufacturing will have somehow make a dent in exports officials began talks Tuesday that will
be a big part of the three-year export contribution. either produce an eleventh hour deal
plan with the revival of domestic indus- Electronics used to account for over that could boost the global economy by
tries. The reorganization of the BETP 60 percent of the country’s exports but it $1 trillion or possibly spell the end of the
into Export Marketing Bureau would has now gone down to 40 percent. World Trade Organization’s relevance as
give exports big boost in promoting In terms of markets, Manalo said a forum for negotiations.
local products. the US is recovering while Japan is a After more than a decade of inertia
Already, Manalo cited the very very strong market while Europe is flat. in WTO talks, negotiators are close to
strong performances of furniture and ASEAN is resilient but the Philippines a slimmed-down deal but there is no
food products while the electronics has been incurring huge trade deficit finished document for the dozens of
sector has remained flat. because of its importation of rice and trade ministers attending a summit on
“We have to review which sectors oil. (BCM) the Indonesia resort island of Bali to
sign. So close to an agreement, some
have been urging the trade ministers to
B-1 take the unusual step of completing the

Seoul... negotiations themselves.

An agreement on simplifying cus-
toms procedures could help revive the
country as we address infrastructure added from tapping the prospec- WTO’s broader Doha Round of trade
backlogs to accelerate development tive ODA funding source, and if negotiations, sometimes known as the
and recovery from recent calamities,” the said funding source can assure development round because of sweep-
Tungpalan noted. timely project implementation and ing changes in regulations, taxes and
The South Korean government has completion. subsidies that would benefit low income
also expressed interest to fund disaster The government’s priority projects countries. Still, WTO ministerial sum-
prevention and rehabilitation projects are identified in the PIP. Based on mits are designed for enshrining done
in light of damages brought by typhoon this, NEDA determines the projects deals, not technical negotiations, so
Yolanda. that require financing in the short- to producing an agreement at a four-day
The sectors in which South Korea medium-term and validates their re- conference would be unprecedented.
has expressed interest on are aligned quired foreign content, technology or “Even though still possible, the
with the priorities of the updated Philip- expertise. chances of reaching a deal are rather
pine Development Plan (PDP) and are The Department of Finance, on the slim,’’ said Matthias Helble, a global poor countries. where countries can file complaints
opportunities for further deepening other hand, determines the most ap- trade expert at the Asian Develop- “We know it is not an easy task,’’ said against each other for distorting world
Philippines-South Korea collabora- propriate financing mode and source ment Bank Institute and former WTO Brazil’s foreign minister Luiz Alberto commerce by using tools such as subsi-
tion. for the projects. adviser. Rieguero Machado. “But we are now dies to create an unfair advantage.
Tungpalan emphasized, however, “While we appreciate development The goal of the Doha Round, so here, and we are here to do something,’’ “Failure in Bali will have grave
that the revised framework in financ- agencies offering financing assistance, called because it was launched in the he said. “We are willing to do our best consequences for the multilateral trad-
ing national government projects will we are firm on focusing these on the Qatari capital in 2001, is to create unified effort to leave Bali with an adopted ing system,’’ WTO Director-General
maximize the use of ODA for projects identified priority areas or sectors rules for the 159 member economies package.’’ Roberto Azevedo warned.
requiring foreign content, expertise and outlined in the PDP. We also would of the WTO in myriad areas: lowering Because all WTO members must With last week’s progress on cus-
technology. like to make sure we get high-quality, import taxes on hundreds of goods, agree on every aspect of the dozens of toms rules, the difficult issue of limit-
ODA will be utilized if there are high-impact projects at the least cost” limiting market-distorting subsidies for points of contention for a broad trade ing agricultural subsidies remains.
inherent advantages and value- Tungpalan added. (EHL) farm produce and creating one stan- agreement, progress has been tortu- Anti-poverty activists have long argued
dard for customs procedures that will ously slow. The recent negotiations that billions of dollars that the U.S. and
make it easier for goods to move across meant to revive the talks are on trade Europe give to support their farmers
B-1 borders. facilitation, only part of the agenda but help large agricultural conglomerates

URC... The idea is that if all countries play by

the same trade rules, then all countries,
rich or poor, will benefit. With fewer trade
still sweeping and complex.
In the meantime, the U.S. and other
countries have been developing sepa-
more than family farmers and also hurt
developing countries.
Economist Mark Malloch Brown,
its plants and sales. “But we’ll give priority to Asean barriers, goods and services of all types rate regional trade deals. Many such former head of the UN Development
“Vietnam is twice the demand of the because of Asean 2015. You now have would be more affordable, creating more pacts already exist. The newest, largest program, has said that developing coun-
Philippines for C2,” Totanes said. For to look at it not to compete as ASEAN employment and business opportunities. of them in the works - the Trans-Pacific tries lose potential earnings of $50 billion
snack products, URC has penetrated but rather to look at areas of coopera- The WTO estimates that easing customs Partnership among the U.S. and 11 other per year because wealthy countries’
the Thailand with Oreo and Japan with tion,” he said. barriers would increase total world trade Pacific Rim economies and a U.S.-Euro- subsidies keep them from competing
its cracker product Magic Flakes. It also In fact, Totanes said that the com- to $23 trillion from its current estimate pean Union free trade deal - would give in markets.
sells crackers to Korea on a toll packing pany is now sourcing green tea from of $22 trillion. developed economies fewer incentives The last best attempt to seal the
agreement. Vietnam and other raw materials from Critics of the WTO rules, though, say to forge WTO deals. Doha deal failed partly because the U.S.
URC, which has a biscuit manufac- different sectors in ASEAN countries they may hinder countries from setting That’s why another summit with no refused to give up cotton subsidies. But
turing plant in Thailand, is selling twice where they have operations. their own priorities in environmental deal after more than a decade of trying with budget crunches in the aftermath
as much as Oreo than in the Philippines. The elimination of tariffs has made protection, worker rights, food security could signal the twilight of the WTO’s of the global financial crisis, subsidies
Its Oreo is number one in Thailand. It it possible for them to expand its trade and other areas. And they say sudden significance as a forum for trade negotia- have lost favor in many developed na-
will supply Myanmar with snack prod- across ASEAN markets. reductions in import tariffs can wipe out tions. It has thrived in its other a major tions and they are now more willing to
ucts through its Thailand plant. It is also “With ASEAN 2015, the thing is not industries, causing job losses in rich and role, as arbitrator of trade disputes, limit them.
exporting Cream-O to Indonesia and to look at Philippines to be competi-
has long been present in China. tive with other countries. Not as URC
So far, the company is already Philippines or URC Thailand but URC “We should look at what should our tea drink could become a big hit in the the company has to market a biscuit
exporting food and snack items to 150 ASEAN,” he said. strategy be across the region. That country. Vietnamese are tea-drinking product instead that is making good
countries but Totanes said its priority What makes URC able to compete is doesn’t mean it has to be C2 but it has lover but mostly in Lotus flavor, which revenue contribution.
is ASEAN. it has a good strategy. Totanes said its to be a beverage. We now have to deter- is served for free in restaurants. “But we are very ready for ASEAN
Totanes explained that its success exports group is looking beyond ASEAN mine what that beverage is,” he said. In Indonesia, since they cannot 2015. We are beatable in many areas
in ASEAN is largely because of its while the export category group is the He narrated that the Vietnam plant compete with Teh Botol, a popular but we are very well placed and we
good vision, good category and good one developing strategies for product was established 10 years ago after its Indonesian tea drink produced by the have very good vision, strategy and
strategy. categories for the region. market research showed that a flavored company Sosro and is sold worldwide, category,” he concluded. (BCM)
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Morocco Ports Aeroflot Profits
Morocco’s government plans to sell shares MOSCOW (Reuters) – State-controlled Russian
of state-owned ports operator Marsa Maroc airline Aeroflot posted big increases in third-
next year, raising cash to fund its push to quarter sales and earnings on Monday as it
establish the country as a focus for global turned around the performance of regional
cargo transfers, the company said. As a first airlines it bought two years ago. Quarterly net
step, the Finance Ministry’s privatization and income rose 88 percent to $543.7 million, while
public enterprises department is poised to revenues climbed to $2.9 billion from $2.4
commence a tender to selected banks as it billion a year earlier. The airline’s shares rose by
seeks advisers on the initial public offering, 3 percent in early trading. In a statement, Chief
Marsa Maroc spokeswoman Fatima-Zahra Executive Vitaly Savelyev highlighted attractive
Ahrar said in an interview. Shares will be listed ticket pricing, cost control and the successful
on the Casablanca exchange. “We want to integration of regional carriers bought from
raise funds as we’re expanding,” Ahrar said by state defence conglomerate Rostech in 2011 as
telephone today. reasons for the strong showing.

B-12 WEDNESDAY, December 4, 2013

US Calls On China To Scrap

Air Zone Defense Procedures
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United “The fact that China’s announce- other countries.
States Monday urged Beijing to scrap ment has caused confusion and in- US Vice President Joe Biden is to
new aviation arrangements set up by its creased the risk of accidents only meet Japanese leaders on Tuesday,
new air defense zone which Washington further underscores the validity of after arriving in Tokyo on the first leg of
has denounced as confusing and likely our concerns and the need for China an Asian tour which will also take him
to increase the risk of accidents. to rescind the procedures,’’ she told to Beijing and Seoul.
“Our general position as a US gov- reporters. White House spokesman Jay Car-
ernment is that we don’t accept China’s “This announcement is not going ney said the United States remained
requirements,’’ State Department to change our military exercises,’’ she “deeply concerned’’ about China’s new
spokeswoman Jen Psaki reiterated. insisted, pointing to an overflight of air defense zone.
Last month Beijing declared an Air two American B-52 bombers in the air “This is an opportunity for Vice
Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ, last week which was not notified to the President Biden to raise our concerns
over the East China Sea, including an Chinese authorities as proof. directly with policymakers in Beijing
ICTSI BRINGS HEAVY LIFT EQUIPMENT TO TACLOBAN – International Container island chain disputed with Japan, in The Federal Aviation Administra- and to seek clarity regarding the Chi-
Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has brought in a brand new mobile harbor crane which it warned all aircraft had to obey tion is tasked with setting guidelines nese intentions in making this move at
(MHC) to the Port of Tacloban to augment the cargo handling equipment fleet Chinese orders or face unspecified “de- for commercial airlines in the area, this time,’’ Carney said.
brought in by the company over a week ago. The MHC, manufactured by Gottwald fensive emergency measures.’’ Psaki stressed. Biden would underscore “how
of Germany, is a key equipment in the loading and offloading of containers that But Psaki slammed the announce- But in a statement last week, the important it is to avoid actions that
also provides much needed capacity for project cargo up to 100 tons. It is one ment as having been made without State Department said the govern- raise tensions and to prevent miscal-
of two that have been delivered to Hijo International Port, an ICTSI subsidiary “prior consultations,’’ adding that it ment in general expects “US carriers culations that could undermine peace,
in Davao del Norte. overlapped with many other such zones operating internationally will operate security and prosperity in the region,’’
set up by Japan and South Korea. consistent’’ with notices sent out by he added.

ICTSI Deploys $5-M Amazon Tests Drones For

Equipment In Tacloban Same-Day Parcel Delivery
By JAMES A. LOYOLA Stinis of Holland also donated two
spreaders that would be used by the Amazon.com Inc. is testing drones
International Container Terminal MHC. to deliver goods as the world’s largest
Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has brought in a Despite the difficulty and risk of e-commerce company works to improve
brand new mobile harbor crane (MHC) transporting the MHC from Davao to efficiency and speed in getting products
to the Port of Tacloban to augment the Tacloban because of the shallow drafts to consumers.
cargo handling equipment fleet brought along the route and of Tacloban port Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos
in by the company over a week ago. itself, engineers from ICTSI, Gottwald unveiled the plan on CBS’s “60 Minutes”
This is part of ICTSI’s voluntary ef- and SAL worked round the clock to find news program in the U.S., showing inter-
forts to help rebuild the city which was solutions that would enable to give MV viewer Charlie Rose the flying machines
wrecked by super typhoon Yolanda. With Gloria safe passage to Tacloban. that can serve as delivery vehicles. Bezos
the MHC, ICTSI has deployed equipment ICTSI said this is the first time in the said the gadgets, called octocopters,
worth over US$5 million to Tacloban. port’s history that a proper container can carry as much as 5 pounds within
ICTSI said the MHC, manufactured crane is in place. a 10-mile radius of an Amazon fulfill-
by Gottwald of Germany, is a key equip- The Department of Transportation ment center. Amazon may start using
ment in the loading and offloading of and Telecommunication (DOTC) and the drones, which can make a delivery
containers that also provides much the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) within 30 minutes, within five years
needed capacity for project cargo up to have tapped global port operator ICTSI pending Federal Aviation Administration
100 tons. to revitalize the Tacloban port facilities approval, Bezos said.
It is one of two that have been deliv- and operation. “It will work, and it will happen, and (Bloomberg) – The Amazon.com Inc. Prime Air octocopter is seen at an
ered to Hijo International Port, an ICTSI ICTSI is being tasked to reinforce it’s gonna be a lot of fun,” he said in undisclosed location in this undated handout photograph released to the media
subsidiary in Davao del Norte. ICTSI de- and improve port services given the the “60 Minutes” interview broadcast on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013.
cided to send one to Tacloban to speed up influx of support from countries the yesterday.
port operations, in particular the delivery world over and the immediate need to Amazon, based in Seattle, has been “When and how to allow this kind of he said in the statement. “Convenience
of relief supplies. transport aid. introducing ways to get products to con- delivery is going to be a big question,” should never trump constitutional pro-
The MHC was delivered on board the Revitalizing Tacloban’s port facilities sumers faster, seeking to keep shoppers Lamb said. “Regulators will have to deal tections.”
MV Gloria, a vessel from Hamburg ship- and operations is seen not only to ac- coming back to its Web store instead of with this, and I’m sure each jurisdiction Experimentation with delivery by
ping firm, SAL-Heavylift GmbH, which celerate but also to ensure safe delivery going to brick-and-mortar retailers. The will come up with regulations to allow this drones is part of a shift from the craft’s
had an all-Filipino crew. SAL generously of the massive humanitarian aid for company said last month it was teaming in due course.” use by the US military to spy on and kill
provided the passage from Davao to Tacloban and other devastated areas in up with the US Postal Service to begin Amazon’s drone plan spurred Sena- suspected terrorists.
Tacloban free of charge. Eastern Visayas. Sunday delivery to members of its $79- tor Edward Markey, a Democrat from The US Congress has directed the
a-year Prime program. Massachusetts, to issue a statement FAA to develop a plan to integrate drones
Delivery drones also are being used today saying the machines should be vet- into US airspace by 2015. That led US

British Airways Eyeing by the Australian company Zookal to

deliver textbooks, said Oliver Lamb,
director of Sydney-based Pacific Aviation
ted before they are used for delivery. Mar-
key introduced the Drone Aircraft and
Privacy Transparency Act last month,
venture investors to pour $40.9 million
into drone-related startups in the first
nine months of this year, more than

Destinations In China Consulting. In China, the SF Express

delivery company is experimenting with
drones in the southern city of Dongguan,
calling for measures to ensure drones
aren’t used to spy on US citizens.
“Before drones start delivering pack-
double the amount for all of 2012, accord-
ing to data provided to Bloomberg News
last month by PricewaterhouseCoopers
By ROBERT WALL member there, with Cathay’s regional according to a report by the Civil Aviation ages, we need the FAA to deliver privacy and the National Venture Capital As-
(BLOOMBERG) subsidiary Dragonair as an affiliate. Resource Net of China. protections for the American public,” sociation.
Shanghai-based China Eastern is a
British Airways has held talks with member of the rival SkyTeam alliance
airlines in China aimed at boosting con-
nections there while looking to add more
led by Air France-KLM Group and Delta
Air Lines Inc., which also includes China Shipping Industry Reacts To Amazon’s Plan
destinations of its own in the world’s Southern Airlines Co., Asia’s biggest car-
fastest-growing major economy. rier by traffic, and Xiamen Airlines Co. By LAURA STEVENS folks who are willing to pay for getting” still up for debate. It’s more expensive
British Airways has had discussions The Star Alliance that includes THE WALL STREET JOURNAL same-day shipping, said Alan Gersh- and time consuming, less available,
with discount carrier Spring Airlines Deutsche Lufthansa AG counts Beijing- enhorn, chief sales, marketing and and logistically challenging --plus it
Co., China Eastern Airlines Corp. and based Air China Ltd. and its Shenzhen You might think the shipping indus- strategy officer at UPS. typically takes a dedicated fleet -- so
Sichuan Airlines Co., among others, Willie Airlines Co. unit as members. It’s not try should be worried about Amazon’s “We’ve been in the logistics business it’s much more of a niche product at
Walsh, chief executive officer of parent uncommon for carriers to share flight claim, made last night, that it is devel- for a long time -- we think the commer- the moment, and the demand for it has
company IAG SA, said yesterday. codes even when they’re in different oping pilotless flying vehicles that can cial use of drones is an interesting tech- been relatively low.
BA has been “very late into China” global pacts. deliver packages within a half hour of nology,” he added. “I think there’s so FedEx Corp. has waded into the
due to relatively poor U.K. trade links “We will continue to talk to carriers a customer’s order. Is the dominant little known at this point in time. We’re same-day delivery space in about 20
and a lack of flight slots at its London there with a view to developing a bilateral player in the e-commerce industry look- not going to rule out anything.” major metropolitan areas, operating a
Heathrow hub, Walsh said. Services to relationship outside of the Oneworld alli- ing to cut out the middle man? Amazon said in a press release Sun- dedicated fleet within a 30-mile radius
Chengdu, added after the purchase of ance,” Walsh said. The U.K. government But on Monday logistics companies day that it would take “some number of from the city center. It has partnered
BMI freed up 42 slots, are exceeding should also press on with planes to ease reacted with a touch of skepticism, years” to get the technology ready for with many retailers on testing same-day
expectations, the CEO said at the CAPA visa rules for Chinese visitors, he said. and some interest, to the possibility of “Prime Air,” as well as the necessary delivery in some of those markets.
World Aviation Summit in Amsterdam. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Amazon taking to the skies via robot. approvals from the Federal Aviation Au- A FedEx spokesman said in an
“It is a huge market,” he said. “There Osborne said last month that Britain One reaction was that despite the buzz, thority. It’s also under dispute whether e-mail that the company is “always
is a long list of cities in China we see with would start a pilot program to allow some demand for such rapid delivery is still the drones envisioned by Amazon are interested in new innovations to bet-
opportunities.” Chinese travel agents to apply for visas pretty marginal, especially if it comes prohibited under federal law, in addition ter serve our customers,” adding it
The Asian country has also been a with the same form they use for a visit to with a price tag. to a number of other hurdles the plan wouldn’t comment on Amazon’s specific
weakness for the Oneworld airline group- the European Union’s Schengen Zone, “There’s been a lot of buzz about may face. technology.
ing, which counts only Hong Kong-based where a single entry permit is good for same day delivery. There’s some de- Shipping companies stand by their UPS also has “UPS Express Criti-
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. as a full access to multiple states. mand, but it’s very niche, in terms of position that the value of same day is cal,” a same-day delivery service.
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ISABEL C.
C. DE
DE LEON
LEON
C1 4, 2013 mblifestyle@gmail.com Editor:

Up, Up By Myka D. Basco

And Away!
P
opular author of the Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis once said,
"When I became a man I put away childish
things, including the fear of childishness and
the desire to be very grown up."
In our interpretation, no one is too Quezon City that flies Nitro-gas powered
old to do the things they enjoy to live airplanes and helicopters.
a fulfilling and satisfying life. And so “I have been flying RC planes for
the popular expression goes, “boys will 18 years now, since 1995 way back in
be boys”, many of them, instead of Vista Real Subdivision in Commonwealth
abandoning the child in them, has decided Fairview Quezon City with Mr. Larry
to drag that child out and hand them more Favis who was my flight instructor
mature versions of their old toys. then. At that time the subdivision
A vivid example would be when was just being developed and was an
the love of flying a paper plane during ideal location for the RC group to fly
childhood is now converted into a and take advantage of the development
Remote Control Plane, a hobby which of the roads and pavements perfect
many find serious interest in just like for RC runway. The Vista Real RC
Dennis M. Baltazar, Managing Director group averaged about 20 fliers at the
and CEO of Sentinel Credit Information most,” Baltazar said. Up to now he is
Service, an aviator, a private pilot, part actively engaged in the remote control
of Radio Control Aviation Community aviation hobby passing on the tradition
(RCAC) and a common interest group of furthering the passion to others with
of remote control (R/C) hobbyist within same interest.

For Dennis, flying RC planes is not just an ordinary

hobby; he also considers it as his:

Passion
The passion of flying grew in me and became an obsession when my sister
bought me my first Remote Control Plane, a big yellow high wing. I flew it,
studied its configuration and design. I started to build my own RC planes from
scratch. At that time, cost of an RC plane is quite high and to enjoy and make
the most of what you have is to learn to repair and create your own stuff.

Nature Trip
Flying your RC in the beautiful blue sky and landing it in the perfect green
grass of the runway makes a perfect view of nature in totality. You tend to
appreciate nature more when you see your RC plane hovering and flying. It is
like communing and getting in touch with Mother Nature. What makes it more
exciting is the challenge of landing your RC Plane in different wind conditions.

Special Discipline
Flying RC Planes involves a different level of discipline. Not everyone can
instantly enjoy flying. It is learned. It requires mastery of skill. It has something
to do with knowing the maxims and dynamics of flight. It'll make you think why
it flies, lands and floats differently with other RC planes.

Aside from the total enjoyment and high in flying, there are a lot of benefits
that you can get from this hobby like:

Anti-stress
Flying an RC plane as a hobby is a form of an anti-stress activity. It makes
you enjoy what you are doing. It relieves you from whatever pressures there is
be it your business or employment. It is also a way to meet different people and
culture; build networking relationships. Before you know it, you already have
a community consists of people with common interests continuously providing
knowledge and interest with fellow flyers.

Social Network
In my experience, our RC group has become a center of business
opportunities where RC buddies can complement
business requirements. The RC community is rich in
talents and faculties of professionals, lawyers, career
government officials, commercial pilots, general aviation
pilots, businessmen of different industries and many
more. So in full equation, the RC community is a source
of leisure and business networking opportunities.
To those aspiring flyers, there are numerous
organizations of RC Planes nationwide that you could
look up to. These are called RC Clubs and they are also
big in population such as Flyers in Cebu and Dumaguete
from the South. Northern areas are the Bulacan, Pulilan
Flyers and ACFC in Angeles Magalang Pampanga.

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C2 • Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Blokart
Yachts are overrated. Blokarts
are way cooler. It is basically a
mini-boat with wheels that you can
steer left or right as if you’re really
Power Tools sailing the seas. It is so cool that it
If there is one thing that Tim gained enough popularity to become
Allen’s Home Improvement TV series a sport. Countries like New Zealand,
thought us, it would be that not all Japan, Australia, and several more,
big boys’ toys are all about fast cars hold Blokart races gathering a large
and cool remote controlled vehicles. number of followers and enthusiasts.
It can also be household tools used
for carpentry, wood crafting, and so
on. These tools aren’t just necessities;
they’re precious treasures for some.

RC Plane/Choppers Smart Rifle

Flying remote controlled planes Gun enthusiasts, better be prepared
and choppers are actually fun, with a weapon that can actually
especially for those who want to get measure the distance of the target,
a good feel on how to actually pilot wind direction and speed. It has WiFi
one. It is a nice sporting hobby too, or and displays it all in heads-up display
time to spend with some family, or do that makes the entire viewing into the scope look like
a little soul searching on your own. It a video game. Yes, it makes sniping look like a video
can be quite relaxing and exciting to game. For gun enthusiasts, they can load up hours of
too when you feel like taking off some fun and practice in shooting stuff. Some shops in the US
steam. would even sell this with a bundled iPad Mini with a pre-
installed TrackingPoint App.
YikeBike
It is a portable electric motorcycle and

Toys
honestly, it felt like something you would
see in a Southpark episode. How portable
is it? Well, it is pretty small. It folds and

For The could fit in some backpacks, so you can

pretty much take it with you virtually
anywhere. It looks like a futuristic version

Big Boys
of those classic high-wheeled bicycles in
the late 1800s, called penny farthings
(hilarious, we know).

By JONATHAN KEVIN CASTILLO

A
merican Graffiti was a successful coming of age movie released
in the ‘70s. It was a huge hit that touched the hearts of
everyone creating certain nostalgia when they were growing
up. Part of growing up is the brutal ordeal of making decisions, and
often those situations are tough, harsh, and life changing. Many of us
grew up and started choosing how to roll. Often, those choices would
Ferrari F12
involve leaving behind the toys that we grew up with. Well, we say Who doesn’t like fast cars? And
forget that, soup-up your toys and take them to the next level. many people know that the Ferrari
brand is one of the top sports car that
knows how to deliver the goods. Some
men even treat their cars like women…
better than a woman actually,
ATV (All-Terrain-Vehicle) bordering to obsession. This smoking
All-Terrain-Vehicles are fun to ride; but they are actually used for utilities, hot machine has
such as in farms because of their speed and efficiency. Besides that, ATVs are aerodynamics as
pretty rad enough to be customized and used for races with souped-up gears to seen from a Formula
compete in a wide array of terrains: motocross, woods racing, desert racing, hill One racer. With
climbing, ice racing, drag racing, and what others can think of. The vehicle may that alone, we are
not be allowed in certain areas of the city or provinces, but within certain guaranteed to some
subdivisions or small towns, it is a pretty nifty vehicle to get around with. serious muscle to
break those sound
barriers.

Harley-Davidson Sportster ‘72

Harley-Davidson is one of the best motorcycle
Editor brands out there. They’ve always pushed the limits of the choppers and continue to blend
ISABEL C. DE LEON awesome performance and fantastic style. The Sportster ’72 is one of those blast from the past
designs that sports attitude and power. This is one of those choppers you’d want to ride alone or
Assistant Editor with friends and cruise along the NLEX, SLEX, Skyway, or wherever the road takes you.
MALOU E. ROSAL
Section Editors
Fashion & Beauty • LIZA ILARDE
Robostep
Dining • GENE GONZALEZ This is something we see a lot on TVs, to the point it is often used as a joke in
Wellbeing • ROWENA BAUTISTA-ALCARAZ some shows. Truth be told, it looks pretty geeky, but appears to be efficient. If you
need to go to the nearby store, take your Robostep. If you need to visit your friend
Moms&Kids • AMYLINE QUIEN CHING just around the corner, take your Robostep out there, not minding what others think
Home & Garden/ Tech Lifestyle • LEN GATBONTON-AMADORA of you. In fact, a Robostep is pretty dandy in places like Ayala Avenue, when trying to
get to point A to point B with as little effort as possible.
Travel & Tourism • Arts & Culture
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • C3

All-In-One Entertainment System

For You And Your Family
a SmartTV; a new device that takes The Wand
By Myka D. Basco integration one step further. The Wand Entertainment System is
multimedia entertainment system is the compatible with Android

T
ech trends are important. For world’s first multi entertainment system and comes pre-loaded
one, it's what's hot, and while that converts a normal television set into with apps, creating a
people are going gaga over what's a smart television. more incredible Internet
the coolest thing to date, experts are The device is simply plugged into the experience for the whole
huddled in the corner bouncing ideas RCA or HDMI sockets of the television family. More android apps
back and forth, thinking what could set, instantly converting a normal may be downloaded. The
be the next best thing. Well, it doesn't television into an Internet ready smart revolutionary media player is capable
always have to be a big brand new device. One of its main features is to of playing FULL HD media for a rich karaoke function also comes with the
thing. It could also be something simple connect to the Internet whether via WiFi viewing experience. device, with over 1,000 songs in MP3 a number listing.
that makes something old groovy and or wire, allowing web browsing and Other features include a photo format. In addition, a highlight of the The wand smart multi-entertainment
new again. social media at the comfort of your own viewer, a music player with an automatic karaoke function allows you to expand system also allows the user to access,
There is a cool little box called the television set without actually needing to DJ mixer, picture in picture mode and the library of songs by downloading from delete, copy and organize files on your
Wand that turns your regular TV into buy a Smart TV. recording of live feed. A microphone with any website and cataloguing the songs in USB, SD or external hardware.

Up, Up... When it comes to expenses, Dennis shared

Grab a Cab,
that the price of the plane is relative;

Share Some Love

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meaning, it depends on the following:

A. The construction and make -either balsa wood or Foam or EPP

B. The engine requirement either Gasoline engine, Nitro engine or Electric powered
C. The size of the plane (span, length) Globe teams up with GrabTaxi to slash off
D. The Radio Equipment – Number of Channels of the radio
R70 booking fee for all Globe subscribers
“An RC enthusiast would often ask himself what is his gearing or degree of
pursuing the interest. If the flier is serious, we recommend that he invest in a The Filipino spirit is tested once happened in the Visayas, Globe, in
good mid-range radio. The aircraft of choice is up to the flier again with another calamity that line with our Bangon Pinoy program,
and it goes with stages of development or learning curve,” he proved that there is not a storm so constantly finds ways to make our
added. strong that can wear out the country’s offers relevant to the times and use
In the 80’s and 90’s, they all started learning with Nitro unity. Relief drives are being our products and services in
planes. It was a bit costly because crashing was inevitable during organized left and right, helping those in need.
the learning process. Building it costs a lot too. and everyone is filled We hope that through
In today’s time, electric planes are readily available. That makes with the same this, we are able
it easier for the flier to learn faster and with nominal costs. After learning selfless action to to contribute
the fundamentals of flying, the hobbyist will mature to a higher level of skill and will opt to decide help by sending and provide
to pursue a different power-plant setting such as nitro, gas or simply maintaining the electric out used clothing, convenience and
platform but with a higher electric power-plant. canned goods, bring more value
bottled water, to our subscriber's
medicines, as well hard-earned money
as volunteering who are devoting
time and effort in their time and effort
Below is an estimate of costs: relief operations, to be of assistance to
packing goods, and others," shared Globe
Nitro Engine Planes distribution to affected Mobile Data Services
Grab Taxi Philippines'
The costs estimate (ready to fly) of the planes are between P5,000 to areas. Getting these Head Jenny Granada-
Natasha Bautista
P12,000 for wing span up to 63 inches. contributions to its Echevarria.
Higher Power plant / Gas destination is already Currently, Globe
The cost estimate (ready to fly) is from P25,000 proving to be quite the and Grab Taxi allow
to P80,000 depends on the quality of engine and challenge, with the urban traffic and customers to pay a discounted
complementing electronics (receiver, servo etc). The the rigorous commute, yet everyone booking fee of P50 instead of the
average wing span is 80 inches with at least 30 CC gas still finds a way to carry on. regular fee of P70.
engine. This is why Globe Telecom and Grab Taxi makes it possible
Grab Taxi, the country’s leading for users to share ride details over
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easy on the pocket. subscribers from December 1-15,
“Given the recent devastation that 2013.
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C4 • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Home
Bathroom Babes
Upgrading the essentials and putting extras
By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman

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Hangers are so out when you can install towel racks made from
hat part of the house do we get most intimate with other than the steel, glass, or wood. Some even come in cute and elegant designs.
bathroom? Some even enjoy reading newspapers or novels while Furthermore, placing picture frames on bare walls is another option.
answering the call of nature! This being said, the comfort room If your space is roomy enough for another installation, then feel
must be as easy and comforting without sacrificing the appropriate look and free to put a bathtub or Jacuzzi.
ambiance it should have.
Traditional and contemporary washrooms obviously must
possess the same essentials (sink, toilet bowl, and faucet)
but differs on the design. The blueprint of your bathroom
area depends on your taste and overall house design.
Here are some comfort room design tips to help you:

Yellow vs. White

Proper lighting is very essential

to having a relaxing bathroom. It
is advisable to put up both lights.
Yellow complements, softens the
area, and is used for the vanity/
makeup area. The white light on the
other hand is for general lighting.

Shower

Overhead or handheld shower? You choose!

For vanity
Color coordinates
Installing a vanity/makeup area adjacent to the bathroom is
necessary if your space is big. This saves time and effort from Just because the bathroom is
transferring from one area to the other. private and that no one outside
Also, putting mirrors of different shapes, cuts, and sizes, the family circle sees it often
illuminate the room and make it bigger. Place the mirror in front of a does not mean you can just
window or another mirror to create a space illusion. leave it tacky and unfashionable.
Coordinate the color of the tiles,
furniture, wallpaper design, and
other add-ons.
You can also set up wall
Who wants a spa-like sconce (lighting fixture), wallpaper,
bathroom? and wall accessories that follow
the theme of your bathroom.
Don’t we all love the ambiance
and smell of a spa? Thus, it is
advisable to inject Zen-inspired
essentials like that of spa centers.
Shower your room with rocks,
candles, and healing stones. Now,
there is no more going to luxurious
and expensive spa house when
you got one.

Think of a theme

Baroque, traditional/
minimal, Zen, and Greek are
among the popular bathroom
themes. If you are already
settled with an idea, go all
out and stick to it.

Go green and organic

Put a flower or plant on the sink or in the corner to generate fresh air and feeling.

The Knife for Every Home

The collection includes 3 types of arts. Hiren Mirchandani, Masflex
Kitchen Shears; Basic, Multipurpose KitchenPro Marketing Manager, pointed
& 5-in-1. The shears can be used for out that a portion of Masflex KitchenPro’s
clean, even cuts and shreds of fresh sales will go towards culinary education
herbs and vegetables, and it also cuts scholarships as well as culinary

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eople love to cook. In fact, school, Center for Asian Culinary Studies and cartilage, slit and probe narrow areas through small bones in chicken and fish. livelihood programs.
probably the busiest part of any (CACS), together with the makers of to debone or separate protein or tissue Another important tool in the collection Chef Gene’s Masflex KitchenPro
home is the kitchen, and every Masflex, finally launched the Masflex from the bone. The Fillet Knife features is the 14-inch Honing Steel, which is the Culinary Knife Collection is available in
kitchen should have the necessary tools KitchenPro Culinary Knife Collection in a streamlined narrow and flexible blade longest honing steel available and the all leading department stores nationwide.
for cooking, foremost of which, aside the country. that can debone, probe, deskin and only size Chef Gene prefers for the daily
from pots and pans, are knives. You can’t The Masflex KitchenPro Culinary separate protein tissue for fillets, roulades honing of knives.
cut food ingredients properly without Knife Collection features eight types of and escalope. The Cleaver is suited for And to make the culinary
a good set of knives. Needless to say, essential knives, each with a different mostly heavy work like chopping meat enthusiast’s knife experience even
there should be a good quality knife in functional use depending on the type and vegetables for stir fry. The Santoku, greater, Chef Gene added the Knife
every home. Knives are definitely one of of food: the Paring Knife, Boning Knife, a lightweight, scaled down knife with an Accessories that includes Knife Guards
the most important kitchen tools people Fillet Knife, Cleaver, Santoku, Serrated Asian designed recessed kullens cutting to protect the knife blades, the Wall
should invest in, and owning at least one Knife, Slicing Knife, and Chef’s Knife. edge is built for fast cutting tasks. Mounted Magnetic Knife Holders for
good set pays dividends in the long run. Each knife was subjected to a meticulous There is also the Serrated Knife, easy storage, and even a Hand Washing
First, a really good knife helps cut two-year development process to ensure which needs no sharpening and best System to eliminate hard to remove
down total preparation time, and makes that the functionality of each knife is used to cut breads and slice cakes for strong odors from the hands, fingers
cooking a breeze to allow you more time at its finest. “We have secretly been layering and frosting with ease. The and nails due to handling, cutting and
to experiment in the kitchen. Second, working on research and development Slicing Knife is made of a streamlined chopping all types of food.
having a quality set of knives enables with Masflex for the last two years; soon, blade built for slicing large fillets, roasts, With its premium design, solid
you to precisely chop, pare, slice, or dice everyone will be able to use good knives processed meats like ham and slices durability and competitive pricing,
every ingredient and cut them cleanly the designed to do good work,” says Chef cakes and crusts with accuracy and ease. the Masflex KitchenPro Culinary Knife
way top chefs do on TV. Gene. Finally, the Chef’s Knife is the ultimate Collection is set to expand any kitchen’s
The good thing is, Filipinos will now The Paring Knife is a handy and knife built for heavy tasks like cutting, set of tools, cookware and equipment.
have access to quality and world-class versatile knife for small cutting jobs. The chopping, slicing and mincing, and also The new product line is also poised
knives as Chef Gene Gonzalez, a Filipino Boning Knife has a streamlined, narrow provides stability, weight and enough to empower youth communities and
culinary icon, who also owns top culinary yet firm blade to help reach into bone slicing length for all kitchen activities. broaden local consciousness of culinary
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Full bath
A full bath is a bathroom
used by the whole family.
This is the most common kind
of bathroom that features a bath
tub, shower, and ample storage
or bathroom vanity units
(mirror, sink, and cabinet).

Master
bathroom
A master bathroom is a full
bath that is adjoined to the
master bedroom and is usually
lavishly designed to set a relaxing
mood. A bathroom attached to
a bedroom (like the ones in
hotels) is called an en
suite.

Getting To Know Powder room

A powder room is a small
bathroom that has a toilet

The Bathroom
and a sink, sometimes referred
to as the guest bathroom. The
term “powder room” is also used
for women’s public bathroom
or restroom in commercial
establishments like malls,
restaurants, hotels, etc.

By Jacky Lynne A. Oiga

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n its most basic sense, a bathroom is a
room for personal hygiene that normally
contains a bathtub or a shower, a toilet,
and a sink. In the Philippines, a bathroom
can be as simple as a cosseted corner
with a faucet, pail, and dipper or as
lavish as an elaborate full bath with
Three-quarter a bathtub, separate shower, sink,
bath toilet, and a bidet. Half bath
A three quarter bath A half bath varies
Here are other types of
covers the basics: a toilet, from a bathroom that
shower and sink and is
bathrooms from spacious master features a bath tub and
commonly found in small baths to shared Jack and Jill a sink or a bath tub
flats or apartments. bathrooms: and a toilet.
Shower
Jack and Jill room
bathroom A shower room or
A Jack and Jill is a wetroom is a small, tiled,
bathroom with two doors tiny room with a shower
connected to two different often seen in public
bedrooms. This kind of pools, gyms, and
bathroom is often used in spas.
two bedroom suites.

Kaleidoscope Room
By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman

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he best color combinations to paint and apply to your room, in this
case, the bathroom, is not easy just as choosing candies and sweets in
a shop. There are too many hues to pick! Well, the perfect room color
really depends on your taste and style and how well put-together the room
would be.
The perfect color combinations for your bathroom Nonetheless, here are six best classic color combinations you can follow:

1 2 3
White and Black and Blue and
brown white white
• Very Zen • Chic • Clean
• Modern and • Contemporary • Easy on the eyes
homey • Mod • Feels like the
• Urban houses in
Santorini, Greece

4 5 6
Cream and Blue and
green green
• Therapeutic • Feels like you Eclectic combination
• Eye-friendly are under the sea If you cannot decide on two specific colors to pick, it is also
• Feels like a jungle • Close to the advisable to combine three to four colors so long as they do not
in a city colors of nature clash but jive together. Examples would be white-lime green-dark
• Easy on the eyes green, orange-green-white, or red-gold-white, black-gold-white-red.
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C6 • Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Home
Have Yourself A Creative
Little Christmas
now — houses could do with a bit of dates back to
it, too. When it comes to glamming up prehistoric times, and
ABLAZE the house for Christmas these are not, the Christmas tree
Junjun Ablaza it seems to me, times for minimalism. probably has pagan
There is much of it about. I think we origins, being an
should indulge in a bit of over-the-top evergreen and thus the

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ll year long we anticipate baroque, some utter fabulousness. For one tree in the forest
Christmas, a season wrapped if there is one thing that should be with the promise of
generously with caring, warmth, prevalent at Christmas, surely it has survival until spring.
and love — a time when we renew our to be generosity, particularly of the Fir trees decorated
spirits and remember that gathering spirit but also of the decorative variety. with apples, paper
together is a blessing. It is a magical Concentrate in scattering a sense of flowers, and candles
holiday with a wonderful array of good warmth, welcome and bounty with great were introduced into
things: trees with sparkling lights, voices decorative flourishes. What Christmas Pennsylvania in the
chorus in harmony, rich food such as requires is profusion. early 19th century by
decorated cakes and cookies, presents The Christmas tree has become a German immigrants,
tucked into bulging stockings, children worldwide symbol during the holiday and became popular
delight in stories of wonder, days of season. For most of us, the tree is the throughout the US by
excitement and parties and we savor focal point of Christmas, where the midcentury. President
every precious moment. presents are stowed and around which Franklin Pierce, the
It is not just people who seem we gather, so it is not surprising that 14th president of the
to need a bit of cheering up around we want to decorate it as prettily or United States, put the
gorgeously as we know first Christmas tree
how. And what could in the White House
reveal more about in 1856. In Britain,
one's personality than Prince Albert, the
how his or her tree is German-born husband decorations made from spun glass,
decorated? miniature wooden toys, and paper
of Queen Victoria, had popularized
Tree worship Christmas trees, and introduced ornaments. A picture of the royal tree,
minus the royal
symbols, appeared
in a US magazine in
1850, stimulating Celtic Druids believed that mistletoe
North Americans warded off evil and promoted fertility.
to make decorated Other cultures used it too, including
trees part of their the Greeks and Romans, and in Norse
own tradition. By mythology it represented peace. While
the end of the 19th holly was adopted by the Christian
century, decorations church — mistletoe with its powerful
were being made pagan symbolism was banned in
commercially, and churches, though no doorway is
now most people complete without a bunch of mistletoe or
buy mass-produced a kissing bough.
baubles, tinsel, and In these days, we come across a
other decorations variety of artsy, creative, inventive,
rather than making unique, and downright amazingly
their own. decorated Christmas trees that depict
Green boughs, the eclectic, thematic, sometimes
mistletoe, and holly outrageous, and beautiful designs
were all used in of their owners. They capture the
Let your imagination run far beyond the familiar and everyday as you prepare for a merry holiday season. Of course, the centerpiece of every pagan celebrations diversity and range of decorating styles
Christmas celebration is the tree. Look for wonderful ways to trim the tree and deck your house in holiday finery. long before the advent as broad and varied as their owner's
of Christianity. The individuality.

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D-1 Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • Editor: CRISPINA MARTINEZ-BELEN • entertainment.mlabulletin@gmail.com

Eugene Debunks Competition With Ai Ai

By NR RAMOS naman i-compare kami. At ’yung issue nakakatulong sa industriya.” namin talaga,” she said. “Gusto namin
ng ungusan? Wala.” Domingo is busy promoting “Kimmy kasi mag-iwan ng napakagandang pe-

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ugene Domingo counts come- She added that, if anything, she and Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel,” an entry likula na ’pag naman nagbalik tanaw
dian Ai Ai delas Alas among delas Alas are both working hand in to the Metro Manila Film Festival. She sila eh, mangingiti pa rin sila.”
her closest friends in show hand to “uplift local comedy.” said that the latest installment of the Is she expecting to win awards for
business. They have worked franchise will be the last regardless if the movie?
together several times in the past with it becomes a huge hit at the box office “Hindi, kasi dadagdagan mo ang
Domingo usually cast as sidekick to the or not. lang stress mo (if you do),” she said.
Comedy Queen. Eugene on “Kimmy’ run: “Wala na talaga,” she said. “Hindi “Importante dito eh confident kami,
So it was kind of a surprise for ‘Sa dami ng pinagdaanan ako sinungaling na tao. Ito na ’yun. the whole cast and crew, na naibigay
Domingo to hear insinuations that all This will be the last.” namin ang lahat-lahat dito.”
is not well between them, supposedly
natin, sana pagdating
Apparently, Domingo believes they Domingo said she is
with delas Alas being envious of her naman ng Dec. 25 have exhausted all ideas for the Kimmy more interested in how
continued success, including the acting ay ganado na manood Dora characters and she’d rather they people would react to the
awards she’s been winning. ang mga tao.’ start fresh with a new franchise rather film come opening day.
The 42-year-old actress finds the than continue with a tired formula. “Kasi gusto ko lang
notion “impossible.” “I believe na marami pang ibang mapanood nila. Siyem-
“Wala akong alam na ganyan. material, mag-iisip tayo ng ibang pre kasi ’di ba sa dami
Actually sa bawat tagumpay ko, isa “Suportahan nga kami eh,” she characters, ng ibang franchise na katu- ng pinagdaanan natin
siya sa mga nauunang batiin ako – said. “Iisa lang naman ang hangad tuwaan ng mga tao,” she said. eh, sana, pagdating
all the time – so wala,” she said in an namin, ang ma-i-angat ang industri- With that said, Domingo maintains naman ng Dec. 25 eh,
interview. ya, lalo na ang larangan ng komedya that she and the rest of the production ganado na manood
Domingo quickly dispelled compari- so bakit magko-compete?” team pushed themselves in making the ang mga tao. Hindi mo
son between her and delas Alas. She maintained, “Ang importante film as entertaining as possible. sila hawak eh, hindi
“Magkaiba naman kami eh, I mean, dito kasi hindi ’yung kasikatan o ’yung “From the script, to the execution mo sila mahahatak eh,
nagko-concert siya ’di ba? So unfair mga award. Ang importante paano ka kahit sa technical aspect… tinodo na you just have to leave it
all to fate.”

Jessy Mendiola’s Mission Benefits PH Too

EUGENE DOMINGO (Photo by Rampador Alindog)

there. Siyempre, open in Korea? Jessy would rather

kailangan ko din cross the bridge when she gets there
alagaan ang image – and if there’s one – but she remains
ng Pilipinas. Kapag open to anything.
pumunta ako ng Ko- “Wala pa namang offer, nagsisimu-
rea, makikita nila la pa lang naman ako. But if it happens,
na maganda din why not? It’s a new opportunity. Pero
pala sa Pilipinas, masaya ako sa mga nangyayari sa
warm din pala ang akin dito sa atin.”
mga Pinoy. Jessy had been to Korea in 2012 to
“Meron din sil- participate in the KBS channel’s World
ang ambassadress Date with K-pop stars SHINee. Since
na Korean naman then, she had been visiting the country
for Philippines so often.
ganun, nagpapali- Sangyong Zhu, Director of KTO
tan,” she said in an Manila Office, says in a statement,
interview. “Jessy is the right person to be an
JESSY MENDIOLA The actress finds Honorary Ambassador because she
Korea vibrant, color- is one of the most popular actresses
Text and Photo ful and historical. More than the special and models as a rising star in the field
By BHENJ AGUSTIN
treatment she gets there, she is thrilled of showbiz in the Philippines. She is
to learn about their culture, partly by still young but already became one

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hile most are happy that visiting hospitals and tourism spots of the most influential celebrities in
Jessy Mendiola has been Changdeokgung Royal Palace, N Seoul the Philippine society… her image
appointed by the Korea Tower, Lotte World, etc. is bright, amiable, good-natured and
Tourism Organization “Ang daming dimensions ng Korea, even noble…”
(KTO) as honorary Korea Tourism ang daming sanga, ang daming ang- In Korea, Jessy is tasked to publi-
Ambassador, some ask what the actress gulong puwede mong tingnan.” cize Korean premium tours and Korean
is doing for her own country. beauty and wellness. Other honorary
“It’s vice-versa. While I promote Work Abroad ambassadors are Psy, Super Junior,
Korea to Pinoys, I also promote the Will the Star Magic talent trade her 2PM, Miss A, opera singer Paul Potts
Philippines to the Koreans when I’m career here should more opportunities and Hollywood star Lindsay Price.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Now showing across the Philippines,

“Delivery Man” is distributed by Walt
Disney Studios International.

“DELIVERY MAN”
In DreamWorks Pictures’ new
comedy “Delivery Man,” David
Wozniak (Vince Vaughn) has always
led a simple life. A delivery driver
for his family’s meat company, he
is seemingly content existing in a
state of perpetual mediocrity. While
David has a good heart, charming
everyone he comes in contact with,
he is immature, unfocused, in serious
debt and in desperate need of some
sense of direction in his life.
MAGIC STAR MALL But when he finds out he is the
Tarlac City biological father of 533 children
and 142 of them are suing to learn
1 THOR THE DARK
1 his identity, everything changes,
WORLD
2 WHEN THE
and David decides he wants to do
-PG13
The Mortal Instruments: LOVE IS GONE the right thing and for once, be held
RESERVED CINEMA Possession
City Of BonesSUCK -PG13 accountable for his actions.
VAMPIRE 3 CALL CENTER
-R13 -PG -R18 GIRL
The Haunting In The Hunger Games: The Counselor
Connecticut Catching Fire (NOTICE TO MOVIEGOERS:The
-PG -PG -PG schedules of showing are subject

The Hunger Games: Thor 2: The Dark to change without prior notice.

World The Hunger Games: Sometimes a movie is pulled

Catching Fire Catching Fire
out earlier than its stipulated
days of showing due to sudden
change in exhibition contract or

2D
poor performance at the box-

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire -PG office. The following schedules
are provided us in advance by
exhibitors. You may call the
theaters for confirmation.)

MACHETE KILLS in 2D THE PROTECTOR

12:30 , 2:55 , 5:20 12:15 , 2:50 , 5:25 ,
, 7:45 , 10:10 -R-16 8:00 , 10:30

THE WHITE DRAGON HOURS in 2D THE HUNGER GAMES:

in 2D CATCHING FIRE in 2D
12:40 , 3:00 , 5:20 1:00 , 3:15 , 5:30 , 12:20 , 3:35 ,
, 7:40 , 10:00 PG-13 7:45 , 10:00 -PG-13 6:50 , 10:05 -PG

THE DELIVERY MAN in 2D

CALL CENTER GIRL
ENDERS GAME in 2D HUNGER GAME: CATCHING FIRE
ENDERS GAME in 2D FROZEN in 2D DELIVERY MAN ENDERS GAME
HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE HUNGER GAME: CATCHING FIRE in 2D in 2D
1:30 , 4:15 , 12:00 , 2:35 , 5:10 12:10 , 2:45 , 5:20

CALL CENTER GIRL s/ WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE 7:00 , 9:45 -G , 7:45 , 10:20 -PG , 7:55 , 10:30 -PG

WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE

WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE
HUNGERS GAME
THOR THE DARK WORLD
HUNGER GAME: CATCHING FIRE
ITS COMPLICATED
THE DELIVERY MAN in 2D
RESERVED
HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE RESERVED
ENDERS GAME in 2D
ENDERS GAME in 2D
WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE in 2D
CALL CENTER GIRL in 2D
THE DELIVERY MAN in 2D
THE DELIVERY MAN in 2D
FROZEN in 2D Dec. 5
Dec. 14
Riser Inc. Stageplay
Willie Nep ... Comic Relief
8:00
8:00
PM
PM
Dec. 16 Center For Pop Music 8:00 PM

HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE in 2D 8:00 PM

Dec. 20 Bamboo

Dec. 6 Jon Santos “ Repeat “ 8:00 PM

FROZEN in 2D Jon Santos “ Repeat “ 8:00 PM

Dec. 7
Dec. 12 Private Party 8:00 PM
Dec. 14 Campus Role Model 8:00 PM

BOY PICK UP

ENDERS GAME in 2D
SAYAW THE DELIVERY MAN in 2D
MY LADY BOSS CALL CENTER GIRL in 2D
HUNGER GAME in 2D
WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE HOURS in 2D
CALL CENTER GIRL ENDERS GAME in 2D
CALL CENTER GIRL in 2D RESERVE FROZEN in 2D
TYG: THE PROTECTOR/*ENDER’S GAME (Digital) – PG
RESERVED
MACHETE KILLS in 2D / WHITE DRAGONS in 2D FROZEN (Digital) – G
ENDERS GAME in 2D
WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE in 2D ENDER’S GAME (Digital) – PG
RESERVED THE PROTECTOR in 2D FROZEN/*ENDER’S GAME (Digital) – G/*PG
RESERVED HUNGER GAMES:CATCHING FIRE (Digital) – PG

RESERVED ENDERS GAME in 2D DELIVERY MAN (Digital) – PG

RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED RESERVED
ENDERS GAME in 2D
RESERVED
CALL CENTER GIRL in 2D
RESERVED
HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE in 2D
RESERVED
WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE in 2D
CALL CENTER GIRL

RESERVED RESERVED
RESERVED RESERVED CALL CENTER GIRL in 2D
DELIVERY MAN
SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL 12
RESERVED ENDERS GAME
THE WARD MACHETE KILLS
RESERVED
THE WHITE DRAGONS
WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE RESERVED RESERVED HOURS
CALL CENTER GIRL THE PROTECTOR
HUNGER GAMES
FROZEN
WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE
CALL CENTER GIRL
HUNGER GAME: CATCHING FIRE
RESERVE CLOSED

RESERVE CLOSED ENDERS GAME

RESERVE CLOSED
CLOSED
RESERVE
HUNGER GAME in 2D
CALL CENTER GIRL RESERVED
RESERVE
RESERVED
RESERVE ENDERS GAME
RESERVED CALL CENTER GIRL
RESERVE
HUNGER GAMES
WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE RESERVED WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE
HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE RESERVE RESERVED
CALL CENTER GIRL RESERVE RESERVED
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Entertainment News D-3

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Jang Geun Suk Donates R4M

To ‘Yolanda’ Relief Drive appreciation for the fans all over the
By JONATHAN M. HICAP
world who have given him love and

H
allyu actor and support.
singer Jang As of Dec. 2, the National Disaster
Geun Suk has Risk Reduction and Management
donated 100 mil- Council (NDRRMC) said 5,670 people
lion won (R4.12 million) to were reported dead; 26,233 were
help survivors of super- injured; and 1,761 are missing in the
typhoon “Yolanda” in the aftermath of typhoon “Yolanda.”
Philippines. It said the cost of damage caused
Jang Geun Suk, who by super-typhoon is now at R34.36
currently stars in the Ko- billion.
rean drama “Beautiful The star is known for his charity
Man,” gave his donation to activities. He has donated to organiza-
UNICEF. tions such as World Vision.
His agency, Tree J Com- Last month, his fans from different
pany, said Jang Geun Suk countries such as Taiwan, Japan, Chi-
made the donation as his na, Malaysia and Argentina donated

ENRIQUE GIL

KOREAN Star Jang Geun Suk

16.66 tons of rice and other products

when the actor held his press confer-
ence for “Beautiful Man.”
The items will be donated by the
actor to those who are in need.
“Beautiful Man” started airing last
Nov. 20. Jang Geun Suk plays the lead
role of Dokgo Ma-Te, an ambitious
man set to seduce 10 women in Korea.
His co-stars are singer IU, Lee Jang
Woo and Han Chae-young.

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D-4 Entertainment News Wednesday, December 4, 2013

BALTIC & CO. by Roni Santiago BLONDIE by Dean Young & Jim Raymond

PUPUNG by Tonton Young MOTHER GOOSE & GRIM by Mike Peters

CALLOUS by Carlo Jose San Juan MD

ZITS by Scott and Borgman

NORMAN’S ISLAND by Norman Isaac

REX MORGAN, MD by Woody Wilson and Graham Nolan

IPENUTS by Felipe de la Cruz

MARVIN by Tom Armstrong

DENNIS THE MENACE by Hank Ketcham

THE Daily Commuter Puzzle
Edited by Wayne Robert Williams

BEETLE BAILEY by Mort Walker

YOUR STARS THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom

(wednesday, 4 December 2013)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 20) – It may be harder for you to
concede that others, not you, are right. Learn to live with such a fact. Do
make more effort to participate in what interests your family as well as your
partner. Though they are not quite as you would wish, you can make the
best of things as they are.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) – You will not have enough to
get what you would like to; never mind, for the moment you will be able
to manage without it. A matter with which you have to deal is best done
without interruption so do try to reserve a morning or afternoon for it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – A situation which involves some
family members is rather tense; try not to get involved just now or you may
just make matters worse. There is an inclination to take things easy before
you have completed the task on hand – combat it.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – There will be some unexpected
developments with better results than you had hoped for. Plan your work;
do not start with too many things all at once and don’t reach wrong conclu-
sions. Try to have a clear idea of where you want to go as well as of the
means whereby you intend to go there. TOK & MOL by William Contreras
ARIES (March 21-April 20) – You will be interested in a great many
things, good for you, but do not become involved in what is no concern
of yours. Do not form an opinion until you have taken all the facts of the
matter into account. Concentrate on what things are and not on what you
think things are.
TAURUS (April 21-May 20) – Proper teamwork is essential just
now if you are to achieve a long term objective. You will be somewhat
persuasive but there are still certain matters in respect you will not be able
to sway others to your point of view.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – You will be able to provide for some
possibilities so seek to focus on what is most likely to happen. You should
try to work hard for a briefer period rather than slackly for a longer period.
Try to take your mind off a problem that cannot be solved immediately.
You can face it again later.
CANCER (June 21-July 20) – There will always be some occa-
sional disappointments but do not allow them to upset your inner peace of
mind. You will unexpectedly discover an error in one of your action plans. It
will require your presence of mind and determination to correct it.
LEO (July 21-Aug. 20) – You will have plenty to do and you should
not be in too great a hurry to do it. Do not trust to chance to sort things out VITAMIN D by Darwin Perez
for you – if you do matters will only get worse. Seek to be aware of what
others prefer. Do not however, base your actions on what would please
them but rather on what is right.
VIRGO (Aug 21-Sept. 22) – There is a tendency to make things
a bit more difficult for yourself. Try to consequently and careful examine
your every move. You will not be quite satisfied with yourself but that is no
reason to be despondent. Develop projects connected with work and get
in touch with people that could help you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Being cheerful does not necessitate
glossing over the difficulties. Do not however expect to find all difficulties
disappearing on their own accord. You will be somewhat lacking in persis-
tence and will need all your willpower to make up for this deficiency.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) – There will be some new develop-
ments and they will be a little hard to understand but it will be worth the
extra effort to do so. Even if you find a project rather difficult, do not give
up too soon. There may be some alternatives which you have not con-
sidered properly.
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TVGuide
Wednesday, December 4, 2013

your everyday guide to local television and cable TV.

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‘ATILLA THE HUN’

On Solar News Channel’s ‘Stories’
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n the early fifth century, the fate of he led them into the heart of the of Rome but as the Scourge of God,
much of Europe and Asia depended Roman Empire in a bid to seize the the most feared – and frightening –
on one man: Attila, known as the ultimate prize – the untenable dream warrior of all time.
Scourge of God. He was one of the most that seemed beyond the reach of any “WARRIORS: ATILLA THE HUN”
feared warriors of all time, his name barbarian: Rome itself. will air on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. on Solar
synonymous with insatiable ambition and Attila’s attacks devastated the News Channel’s “Stories.”
savagery. But his intelligent leadership heartland of the Roman Empire, (Metro Manila Free TV Ch. 9, Sky
won the loyalty and admiration of many leaving it perilously fragile. It would Ch.14, Destiny Ch. 14, Cignal Ch. 10,
and when faced with humiliating defeat never recover. Within a few years Cablelink Ch. 14, Cebu Free TV Ch.
he made a decision few would have the last Emperor was deposed by 9, Davao Free TV Ch. 9, Zamboanga
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Atilla The Hun’ Rallying his demoralized troops, passed into history not as the Scourge Bacolod Free TV Ch. 8)

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1:20 Hot In Cleveland 1:50 My Kitchen Race 11:00 Lifestyle Network Presents Cockroaches 11:00 Tom & Jerry Show Specials - Ai Glee 3:00 90210 4:30 Glee Show 6:00 Popstar Diaries Rewind 6:30
Rules 3:00 Home Shopping Network 12:00 p.m. Oggy And The Cockroaches 6:00 Masterchef US 6:50 America’s Next Pinoy Star Stories 7:00 The OPM Show 8:00
4:00 Covert Affairs 4:50 Suits 5:45 BASKETBALL TV 12:00 a.m. Hardwood 1:00 The Amazing World Of Gumball 2:00 Top Model 7:40 Malibu Country 8:30 Petra's Panniest 8:30 Especially For You
Lxtv 6:10 Top Chef Masters 7:05 Law Classics 2:00 Marquee Matchup 3:00 NBA. Adventure Time 3:00 Tom & Jerry Show According To Jim 10:10 Glee 11:00 Kimchi 9:30 Star Yayey 10:00 Daily Top 10 11:00
& Order: SVU 8:00 The Bachelorette com Fantasy Insider 3:30 The Beat 4:00 4:00 Oggy And The Cockroaches 5:00 Ben Chronicles 11:25 Masterchef US 12:20 Popstar Diaries 11:30 Pantaxa
8:55 Against The Wall 9:50 Smash NBA Regular Season 6:00 The Starters 114 10 5:30 Dragons Riders Of Berk 6:00 Oggy p.m. Beauty And The Geek Australia 1:40
10:45 Fashion Star 11:40 Guys with 7:00 NBA.com Fantasy Insider 7:30 The And The Cockroaches 7:00 Adventure Time America’s Next Top Model 2:35 Grey’s AUSTRALIA NETWORK 12:00 a.m. AFL
Kids 12:05 a.m. Hot In Cleveland 12:35 Beat 8:00 NBA Action 9:00 NBA Regular 8:00 Tom & Jerry Show 9:00 Oggy And The Anatomy 4:25 Glee 5:20 Raising Hope 6:10 Highlights 1:00 My Kitchen Rules 2:00
Law & Order: SVU 1:30 The Bachelorette Season 11:30 2010 Playoff Playback 1:30 Cockroaches 10:00 The Amazing World Of Masterchef Us 7:00 Got To Dance Uk 8:00 Wild Boys 2:45 The Health Quarter 3:00
2:30 Top Chef Masters 3:30 Covert p.m. NBA Action 2:00 HSN 3:00 Hardwood Gumball 11:00 Oggy And The Cockroaches How To Live With Your Parents (For The Rest The Business 3:30 7.30 4:00 ABC News
Affairs 4:30 How Do I Look 5:30 Lxtv Classics 5:00 Marquee Matchup 7:00 The Of You 9:00 Switched At Birth 9:55 Greek Breakfast 6:30 Newsline with Jim Middleton
Starters 8:00 NBA Regular Season 10:30 NICKELODEON 12:00 a.m. Chalkzone 10:50 Beauty And The Geek Australia 7:00 Business Today 7:30 Newsline with Jim
CINEMA ONE 1:00 a.m. Bakit Bughaw Ang NBA Gametime 11:30 FIBA World Basketball 2:00 CatDog 4:00 Hey Arnold 6:00 Middleton 8:00 ABC News Mornings 9:00
Langit 3:00 Alyas Pusan 5:00 Langit Sa Piling The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron 6:30 STAR PHOENIX 12:00mn Phoenix Giggle and Hoot 9:05 The Wiggles 9:30 Giggle
Mo 7:00 Ako Ang Huhusga 9:00 Kapitan Kidlat MTV PHILIPPINES 12:00mn The Playlist Fairly Odd Parents 7:00 SpongeBob Midnight News Update 12:25 a.m. and Hoot 9:35 Play School 9:55 Giggle and
Ngayon 11:00 Birador 1:00 p.m. Nobody, 1:00 a.m. After Hours 6:00 Roll Out 7:00 SquarePants 8:00 Max & Ruby 8:30 Phoenix Midnight Finance Express 12:30 Hoot 10:00 Go Lingo! 10:30 Lockie Leonard
Nobody But Juan 3:00 Close To You 5:00 I The Playlist 8:00 Tong Hits 9:00 The Fave Team Umizoomi 9:00 Dora, The Explorer Phoenix Kidult Drama 1:20 Update with 11:00 Living English 11:10 English Bites
love You, Goodbye 7:00 In My Life 9:00 Sakal, Five 9:30 The Playlist 4:00 p.m. Teen Cribs 9:30 The Backyardigans 10:00 Go, Lu Yu 2:10 Worlds To The Success 7:00 11:20 Business of English 11:30 Business
Sakali, Saklolo 11:00 Winasak Na Pangarap 4:30 Nitro Circus 5:00 The Fave Five 5:30 Diego, Go! 10:30 Ni Hao Kai Lan 11:00 Good Morning China 9:00 Panoramic Today 12:00 p.m. City Homicide 12:45 The
The Playlist 9:00 Teen Cribs 9:30 Nitro Bubble Guppies 11:30 Max & Ruby 12:00 Eyeshot Of Phoenix 9:40 From Phoenix To Health Quarter 1:00 The Buddha 1:55 ABC
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Passion: King Lily of the Valley 8:10 Victorious 2:30 iCarly 3:00 The Fairly Newsline 11:25 Health Express 11:30 3:05 Play School 3:30 The Health Quarter
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Crimes of Passion: No More Murders 1:25 Tugtugan 1:00 Myx Daily Top Ten 2:00 Rock Kung Fu Panda 4:30 Monsuno 5:00 Robot Whirlwind 11:55 Earth Report 12:00nn Grandstand 6:00 Home and Away 6:30 Good
p.m. ID: A 3:15 The Bletchley Circle 5:45 Myx 2:30 My Myx 3:00 Myx Hit Chart 5:00 & Monster 5:30 Rocket Monkeys 6:00 Behind The Headlines With Wen Tao Game 7:00 Insight 8:00 My Kitchen Rules
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Roses, Kisses and Death 9:00 Crimes of Top Ten 7:00 My Myx 7:30 Pinoy Rock Myx SquarePants 7:00 Figure It Out 7:30 Big Phoenix Afternoon Express 1:00 Summary 10:00 Killing Time 10:45 The Arts Quarter
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concert review
Phoenix Guitarist Counts
‘Plugged In’: More Personal Freddie Aguilar Among
His Influences
Than Perfunctory
By JOJO P. PANALIGAN Despite the celebratory
mood of the show, “Plugged

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inoy Rock Princess Yeng In” paid tribute to the “Yolanda”
Constantino was unapolo- victims through the songs “Roar”
getic that her recent birthday and “Yellow.” In performing the Katy
concert had songs outside Perry song, Yeng kept shouting
her genre, including versions of hits “Bangon Visayas!” The Coldplay
by Britney Spears, Shirley Bassey and original, on the other hand, was
LeAnn Rimes. rearranged into a ballad backed
“Ang rock artist usually naba-box sa by piano and strings.
isang genre pero ako, madami akong She couldn’t hold
nadaanan. I even like (Latina singer back tears in dedi-
and actress) Thalia, sinasayawan cating “How Do You
ko mga songs niya before at ’di ako Know” to Acade-
nahihiya sabihin ’yan,” she said in an my of Rock, whom
interview right after “Plugged In” held she said believed
at Samsung Hall of SM Aura. in and opened PHOENIX (from left) Deck D’arcy, Laurent Brancowitz, Christian Mazzalai and Thomas Mars
(www.salon.com)
Yeng learned a thing or two about doors for her at
“sincerity” from his mentor, Raimund a time when no By NR RAMOS Brancowitz said he is aware
Marasigan, who, despite being a rocker “crossroad” was that the Philippines is still reeling

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himself, listens to other genres as hip in sight. here is no question that from the devastation wrought by
hop. Then there’s singer-songwriter Freddie “Yolanda” and that coming in, they
“’Di ko kailangang magpanggap. the duet with Aguilar – despite the re- are hoping to be of inspiration to
Gusto ko mas makilala pa ako (ng S a m M i l b y, a cent controversies he got Filipinos.
mga fans),” she said. close friend and embroiled in – is still very much a “We’ve seen it on TV and it’s
It’s the reason Yeng had no qualms one of the first towering figure in Pinoy music with really, really terrible... I hope that
having her boyfriend Victor Asuncion to give Yeng an a good number of musicians, both through our performance we will
perform with her in the show. They expensive phone local and foreign, looking up to him be able to uplift (the Filipinos) in
sang a duet of her original “Pag-Ibig,” many years ago. as influence and inspiration. our own very humble way, because
quoting Bible verses about love to each She “honored” the Count among them Laurent I know what we’re bringing in is
other during the instrumental. singer by sharing an Brancowitz (born Laurent Mazzalai), just music and there are way more
Another highlight of the show was anecdote about his or Branco, as he is more popularly important things than that, but we’d
the surprise appearance of Singapore’s humility. known to fans of his band, Grammy like to be able to create a spiritual
Sheikh Haikel with whom Yeng collabo- “Plugged In” ended Award-winning French rock darlings connection with your country,” he
rates on “Better Than Yesterday,” her with “Salamat,” Yeng’s Phoenix – a band set to visit Manila said.
first international single of R&B/hip second hit from her next year. Brancowitz said that the French
hop sheen. After the show, the Pinay first album. A musi- Brancowitz told Bulletin Enter- and the Filipinos are similar in
singer-songwriter revealed getting VIP cal chronicle of her tainment in a phone interview that that they are also “fun-loving” and
treatment in the Lion City every time journey as artist, the he credits Aguilar in his growth as a “friendly.”
she vists, being billeted in the most show stood out for musician. Asked if he as any advice for lo-
expensive hotels and riding around a songs few hear Yeng “I like his music; it’s very simple, cal acts wanting to break through
limousine. does these days. straightforward, but very melodic,” internationally like they did, despite
he said. English not being their first lan-
Yeng Constantino (Photo by Bhenj Agustin) Brancowitz said he discovered guage, Brancowitz gave a tentative
Aguilar a long time ago and that answer.

Leveling Up?
he was prompted to check him out “It’s really hard to give good
because of how he was depicted on advice,” he said. “I remember when
one of his album covers. we first got together, we felt too

Erik Gives Angeline An Expensive Watch

“He looked great. He had very weird. We made an effort to be un-
long hair and this wide-brimmed derstood so we started writing songs
hat,” he shared. in English to make the connection.
Told that Aguilar is still very much So maybe that’s it: Try to make that
niya. Kasi madalas kami magbi- around and still playing, Brancowitz connection. And don’t copy others.
biruan niyan, eh, na, ‘So sa lagay said, “Wow. Maybe we could meet up Stand out. Be different. Offer a new
ba ganun na lang, thank you na with him when we get there.” flavor.”
lang?’ Ganun talaga kami ni Erik, According to Brancowitz, he is The Versailles indie-pop quar-
so nagregalo siya sa akin ng relo.” looking forward to meeting not only tet’s first-ever Manila visit is made
Erik staged his 10th year anniver- Aguilar but other local musicians possible by Karpos Multimedia.
sary concert recently with Angeline during their Manila stop. Phoenix fans can get a load of their
as one of his special guests. Months “We love discovering new terri- quirky tunes on Jan. 21, 2014 at the
back, the “Star in a Million” champ tories, new cultures, meeting inter- World Trade Center in Pasay City.
described his relationship status esting people... I would love to play Tickets are already on sale at all SM
with Angeline as “special” and “be- with some of the local musicians,” Ticket outlets, or visit the SM Tickets
yond the getting to know each other he said. website.
stage,” and that the public should

Angeli Bayani Vies

“read between the lines.”
Asked if Erik is already courting
her, Angeline replied, “Hindi ko

For Best Actress

alam, hindi ko alam! Hintayin na
lang po siguro natin, ’di ba, pero
sobrang okay naman kami ni Erik

At Asia Pacific Filmfest

talaga.” She described him as “so-
brang sweet” and that their close-
ness sprang from working together
here and abroad.
“Alam naman ni Erik na mahal
ko siya. Alam niya ’yun,” Angeline
added.
Before leaving Manila for an en-
gagement, Erik took to Instagram
and posted a photo of himself with
the female singer. “Huling hirit be-
ANGELINE QUINTO calls him ‘Pogs’ (Pogi); Erik Santos calls her ‘Sexy’ fore umalis! Ma-mimiss kita! See
(Photo from Erik’s Instagram account) you when you get back. Safe flight
Sexy! @angelineq1.”
By JECELYN V. MACAHINDOG watch given to her by Erik. Angeline also shared a photo
Her caption read: “Thank you of herself and Erik on Instagram.

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ingers Erik Santos and pogs. Iloveyou always @eriksantos.” “Mamimiss kita pogs.Thankyou sa
Angeline Quinto’s relation- “Pogs” (short for Pogi) is what the pag iintindi lagi Iloveyou always.
ship seems to have leveled “Star Power” winner calls Erik, who, see you December,” she wrote.
up based on their terms of in turn, calls her “Sexy.” Angeline turned 24 years old
endearment for one another. Explaining the story behind the last Nov. 26. Erik earlier posted:
Angeline recently posted on gift, Angeline told PEP: “Gift niya sa “Happiest birthday to you SEXY @
Instagram a photo of an expensive akin after ko mag-guest sa concert angelineq1! I love you!”

MADE IT! ‘Mga Anino

ng Kahapon (Shadows of the ANGELI BAYANI (right) in a scene from ‘Ilo Ilo’
Past),’ produced by Vim Ya-
pan/Alem Chua Productions, By Marjorie s. Duran is the only Filipino to bag a nomina-
has been selected as a finalist tion. She will be competing with Zhang

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in the New Wave Section Full ingaporean film “Ilo Ilo” has Ziyu (“The Grandmaster”), Yang Zis-
Feature Category of the Metro scored four nominations in the han (“So Young”), Lika Babluani (“In
Manila Film Festival (MMFF). 56th Asia Pacific Film Festival Bloom”), Lee Jung-hyun (“Juvenile
Written and directed by Alvin (APFF), including one for lead Offender”) and Nimrat Kaur (“The
Yapan, and starring Agot Isidro actress Angeli Bayani. Lunchbox”) for the plum.
and TJ Trinidad, it is said to be The film will vie for Best Picture, This is Bayani’s third acting nomi-
the first full-length indepen- Best Screenplay for writer-director An- nation after winning Best Actress in
dent feature that aims to chal- thony Chen, Best Supporting Actress the Cinemanila International Film
lenge common stereotypes for Yoe Yann Yann and Best Actress Festival for her role in Lav Diaz’s “Mel-
associated with mental condi- for Bayani. ancholia” (2008) and bagging nomina-
tions, particularly schizophre- The nominees were posted on the tion for Best Supporting Actress for
nia, in the Philippines. Other official website of APFF, one of the her character in Sari Dalena’s “Ka
finalists in MMFF’s New Wave most established international film Oryang” (2011).
Section Full Feature Category festivals hosted by the Federation of “Ilo Ilo” clinched the Camera D’Or
are ‘Dukit,’ ‘Island Dreams,’ Motion Picture Producers in Asia- (Best First Feature Film) award at the
‘Maestra’ and ‘Saka-Saka,’ all Pacific (FPA). 66th Cannes Film Festival in May and
for screening from Dec. 18 “Ilo Ilo” is Chen’s directorial debut is now Singapore’s official submission
to 24 in Glorietta 4 and SM inspired by his Filipina nanny, Teresita to the 2014 Oscars’ Best Foreign Lan-
Megamall cinemas. Sajonia. guage Film category. It will hit local
Bayani, playing the role of Sajonia, cinemas today.
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Gossip Girl
Parokya Rocks Korea the fans. This boy knows how to hype up with the overseas Filipino workers at the
the crowd! I deduce that Buwi is the rock Ansan Ampitheater, he hid backstage.
GISELLE
star of Parokya. When I asked him why he is not there
SANCHEZ
Dindin Moreno is my favorite. He onstage basking at the glory, he said, “I’m
reminds me of my husband who took the shy.” Wow, a shy rockstar.
trip with me. They’re both drummers Chito Miranda is the rubber band

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hile collecting our luggage and nerds. My ultimate fettish: Dindin is that holds the group together. He is also
in South Korea, a Pinoy pas- neat, quiet, doesn’t drink, is very simple their lifeline being the genius who writes
senger asked for my picture. and just reads his iPad or a book instead the songs (but claims he gets help from
After graciously acceding, of chatting with everyone – my type of Darius sometimes). We all know that writ-
he said, “Gusto ko sana makapag-pa guy!.If you look at Gab Chee Kee, rhythm ing original songs is the secret to a band’s
-picture kay Edgar kaso busy siya nag- guitarist, you would think he is a woman longevity. I asked the prolific songwriter if
te-text.” I was clueless. Who the hell is because of his long beautiful hair and an humor is another secret to their being in
Edgar, I wondered. Our entourage had to abundance of estrogen hormones in his the business for 20 years, “Normal lang
leave so I just smiled. Then I saw Chito body. That is until he stands up and you sa banda naman maging makulit. It
Miranda Jr., the lead singer of Parokya ni see all the tattoos on his arms. When he makes being in the band more fun when
Edgar, texting in a corner and realized, starts to talk, you will realize, ahhhh… you’re having fun. It’s hard to stay angry
OMG! Edgar is Chito Miranda Jr. The this guy is all man! When he performs at your bandmates when you’re always
man actually thought Chito is Edgar, FROM LEFT: PAROKYA NI EDGAR: Darius Semaña (lead guitarist), DinDin Moreno (drummer), Chito Miranda and exchanges lines with Chito in their laughing.”
which makes sense if you don’t know Jr. (Edgar uhh I mean lead singer), Buwi Meneses (bass guitarist), Gab Chee Kee (rhythm Guitarist) and author gig, you will say, “This guy is not just all He continued: “Alam na namin yung
Chito’s name. Giselle Sanchez in the middle all wear black thick clothing because autumn feels like winter in Ansan, Korea man, this guy is superman!” saltik ng bawat isa and we learned to
as temperature drops to negative three!
“The name Parokya Ni Edgar was When I first met Darius Semaña, accept that and respect that. Plus with
coined when a fellow band member of is titled ‘Parokya.’ It tells the story of the sunglasses like John Lennon and was lead guitarist, I thought he was the band our common love for money, we wouldn’t
ours announced in our first ever gig, band, how it started and the members shivering in the cold. “I’m not prepared roadie or assistant. He stands unassum- be earning as much without each other.
‘Kami po ang Parokya ni Edgar!’ And ev- of the band. It felt weird talking about for this,” he said. So I told him to go get ing and even helped carry my luggage! Humor masks the lack of talent when you
erything was history. We became Parokya ourselves so it will be Gloc-9 and Frank his jacket. He opened his luggage and got After the gig, instead of shaking hands make fun of yourselves.”
ni Edgar ever since. Some people found it Magalona who will be describing the band his wave board – and started waving away

Free Viewing Stations,

funny. I actually think it was weird but the and its members,” Chito explains. while on his board. Okay!
name clicked so we just embraced it.” Let me describe the members based At the concert, all the band members
They marked their two decades in the on our brief company in Korea. Let’s wore plain t-shirt and pants. But Buwi
industry recently by releasing a new DVD
titled “Bente,” which contains 28 videos
of their favorite songs, plus a new single
start with the John Lennon of Parokya,
Buwi Meneses, the bass guitarist. It was
zero degrees and pitch dark when we
was in polo with the sleeves cut off,
showing his muscled arms. His hair was
waxed up and was three inches high.
Pinoy Bayanihan Spirit
(a collaboration of Parokya with Gloc-9 stepped out of Incheon airport. Amid the When I came out to thank all the fans,
and Frank Magalona). “The new single darkness, Buwi wore circular rimmed he stole a kiss from me to the delight of

Kristoffer Martin Bares hindi naman mawawala yun. Yearly

kaming nagbibigayan (ng gifts)

Heartaches Over Breakup

kapag ganyan. Parang ako, gusto
kong magbigay (pa din ng gift) dahil
nakasanayan ko na eh…” RESIDENTS flock to Tacloban
The actor is trying to move on Astrodome for the Pacquiao-Rios match 
actor considered it “depressing.” He also by focusing on work. He is shooting

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Text and Photo
By BHENJ AGUSTIN talked about the way some people took “Basement” where he plays a drug week after super typhoon plazas of Medellin, Cebu; Ormoc, Leyte;
sides, mostly with Joyce. addict. A series is in the offing next “Yolanda” struck, SkyCable Estancia and Concepcion, Iloilo; and in

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simple question about his “Tingin sa akin, masama akong where people could see him go a bit set up free viewing stations Guiuan, Samar.
New Year’s resolution for 2014 tao… parang every one was against sexy. in 10 different regional areas  SkyCable aims to continue to oper-
has had Kapuso star me. ’Yun yung naramdaman ko these “Life is too short para magpakain to provide quality entertainment and ate these free viewing stations for as
Kristoffer Martin past few months. Parang feeling ko ka sa problema mo. I consider the relevant information for families in long as it is needed by the affected com-
wearing heart on sleeve. wala akong kakampi. My family failures as lessons. Natutunan ko yan relief and evacuation centers including munities. It has also raised funds and
In an exclusive is always there naman for me… sa Entrepreneurship (his course in San the one at the Villamor Air Base. The in-kind donations from its international
interview, the GMA Artist pero jinudge ako (ng ibang tao). Beda), that failure is a process. channels aired teleseryes, cartoons channel partners which were turned
Center (GMAAC) talent Unfair. Akala nila nagkaroon ng “We need these things to grow.” and even live updates and news over to ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya.
said, “New Year’s resolution third party…” Message to his critics? announcements. Proceeds from SkyCable Pay-Per-View
ko is to stop or bawasan He reiterated giving his all to “Sige, isipan ninyo ako ng ganiyan,   Some 5,000 people were able to of the recent ‘Tayo Na, Tulong Na,
ang pagiging moody. Moody keep the flames going, that he was pero it’s my life. Hindi ninyo alam yung watch the commercial-free and live Tabang Na’ benefit concert were also
kasi ako eh at minsan madali “sobrang seryoso” with battle na nilalabanan ko everyday. Kung telecast of the Pacquiao-Rios fight coursed through the same foundation.
akong maapektuhan…” the relationship while ano yung dapat kong mahalin, kung at the Astrodome in Tacloban, while   Employees of the cable company
Then, boom: “Plus it lasted. Kristoffer sino yung dapat kong mahalin – for thousands more caught the match in volunteered their weekend to ABS-
these past few still misses me buhay ko, sarili kong galaw. Ang sa various other viewing stations in the CBN’s telethon, while some provided
months, I’ve been “everything” about akin gusto ko, matututo na lang ako sa Capitol Grounds and Redemptorist assistance in the repacking efforts at the
through a rough Joyce especially mga problema na ’yun. Dun sa trials na Church Grounds in Tacloban, town Sagip Kapamilya warehouses.
time.” with Christmas ’yun, I will learn.”
He was referring weeks away. He
to his breakup feels nostalgic
with actress Joyce whenever he
Ching in October sees Christmas
after their years-old lights and
relationship. While hears carols.
he did not reveal what “Mahal
caused the split, the ko siya at
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Humperdinck Brings Holiday

Cheer To Pinoy Fans

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

on the Resorts World Manila concert, log

on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.

•••
New Family Entertainment
Channel In HD

SkyCable Corp. and RTL CBS Asia

CELEBRITY WORLD Entertainment Network announced
CRISPINA recently a carriage deal that brings the
MARTINEZ-BELEN newly launched RTL CBS Entertainment
in HD channel to the Philippines. The
channel is available a la carte and as

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ritish balladeer Engelbert part of SkyCable’s a Silver, Gold, Dual
Humperdinck brings early Def499, Dual Def999 and Titanium HD40
Christmas cheers to Pinoy packages, offering world-class content to
music buffs through an array of all family members.
classic love songs and romantic ballads The Philippines is the fourth market
when he returns for his much-awaited to launch the channel since it began
concert tonight, Dec. 4, at the Newport broadcasting in September 2013, after
Performing Arts Theater in Resorts Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
World Manila. Said Ray Montinola, COO of
Billed as “Engelbert Humperdinck SkyCable Corp.: “The addition of RTL
Live In Manila,” the two-night concert CBS Entertainment HD to SkyCable’s
series will take one of the hottest male widest and still growing channel line-up
pop idols of the ’60s to the South for a goes hand in hand with our mission to
second and final show on Dec. 5 at the provide every Filipino family with quality
SMX Convention Center in Davao City. entertainment. We are excited and
The pre-Christmas musical treat honored to be the first cable TV provider
from Ovation Productions marks the in the country to offer this world-class
fourth local performance in the past channel.”
eight years of the crooner dubbed as On his part, Jonas Engwall, CEO of
“King of Romance” who has captivated RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network,
millions with his rich repertoire that said: “RTL CBS Entertainment HD
encompasses a broad range of genres. has received an extremely enthusiastic
Among the hits popularized by reception from all operators across the
Humperdinck in his sweet, powerful region and initial audience feedback has
voice are “Release Me,” “Quando, been very encouraging. We are delighted
Quando, Quando,” “The Way It Used to bring the channel to Filipino viewers
To Be,” “Strangers In The Night,” through our partner SkyCable. The
“After The Lovin,’” “Dance The Night Philippines is a significant market where
Away,” “Spanish Eyes,” “There Goes viewers of all ages value high quality
My Everything,” “Am I That Easy To content.”
Forget,” and many more. RTL CBS entertainment HD features
The musical success of Engelbert diverse top class content including talent
Humperdinck had its roots in a life lived shows such as “The X Factor USA” and
with love for music at an early age when, “America Got Talent,” entertainment
as Arnold George Dorsey in Leicester, news from “Entertainment Tonight” and
England, he started studying music top-rated US series such as “Elementary”
and playing the saxophone at the age and the upcoming “Under the Dome.”
of 11 and discovered his vocal talent for
impersonation at 17. •••
After taking the stage name of Solar News Channel Goes
Engelbert Humperdinck (after the Nationwide On Free TV
Austrian composer of the 19th century
opera, “Hansel and Gretel”), and with Starting Dec. 1, Solar News Channel
his deep voice and thick sideburns, he widens its reach on free TV when it
came into the music scene in the ’60s moves to the following stations: RPN-
with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and 12 in Baguio, RPN-9 in Metro Manila,
Tom Jones, during which the erstwhile RPN-9 in Cebu, RPN-8 in Bacolod, RPN-9
shy and handsome boy was catapulted in Davao, and RPN-5 in Zamboanga.
almost instantly to the status of world Now non-cabled and cabled audiences
icon. alike will be able to watch the kind of
His debut single “Release Me,” straightforward, no-frills journalism
became an instant hit when it when and “news you can use” that Solar News
it entered Guinness World Records delivers.
for staying 56 weeks in the charts and Solar News Channel offers a steady
became No. 1 in 11 countries. dose of newscasts, including a two-
minute newsbreak every 15 minutes from
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•••
Tidbits; Happy b-day greetings
RAY MONTINOLA
today, Dec. 4, go to former DOJ Sec. Raul
Now on his 46th year in music and Gonzalez Sr., Rep. Ronnie Zamora,
show business, Humperdinck remains Rep. Venice Agana, Gilda Salonga,
a formidable force in pop music, a true Oskar Peralta, Ramir Arce Romero,
icon of entertainment whose honeyed, Gilbert de Leon, Ruby Amoranto,
mellow voice has transcended time Terr y Garde, Dinggay Espiritu,
and continues to reach out and inspire Ronnie Roxas, Bobby Ongkiko, Jesus
people of the present age who exalt him S. Legaspi, Ms. Sharon Almonte,
as an extraordinary performer and a Adie Socorro, Jen Macapagal, China
quintessential romantic balladeer.. Singson, Eileen Narvaez Nariz,
“Engelbert Humperdinck Live Dennis Javier, Rosario Ng, Jennifer
In Manila” is presented by Ovation da Silva, Liza Cahilig Vicente, my son
Productions in association with Air 21. Walden Sadiri M. Belen, and Yeng
It is supported by 2nd Avenue, Diva Constantino of Star Magic... Happy
Universal, Jack City, Jack TV, Manila wedding anniversary to Ronald Joseph
Bulletin, Park Inn by Radisson, Sixt Rent and Maria Regina Sunico; and Noel and
A Car and Optima Sign Solutions. For info Celine Bautista...
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IF THE SHOE FITS HEAVY WEIGHTS

Blackbeard boat shoes are one of the great finds at the Global Made by What If handmade products, these cute and adorable door stoppers are perfect for your
Pinoy Bazaar. The shoes, made by skilled craftsmen of Marikina quirky friends. These sand bags are perfect additions to any child’s (or adults’) room. It costs R200 to
City, only costs R1,799! A pair of real leather shoes for that price is R250. (www.whatifhandmade.com)
definitely a steal. It comes in a variety of color combinations. (Order
online: facebook.com/blackbeard_shoes or their Instagram account
blackbeard_shoes)

A Truly Pinoy
BAG IT!
In need of handy laundry bags and shopping bags?
Beansprout offers trendy and beautifully designed
bags that you can bring anywhere. Made from

Christmas
canvas with nylon lining, the bags are portable
and easy to carry. Laundry bags costs R250 to R300
while shopping bags range from R120 to R220. Shoe
and gadget bags are also available. (Visit their
website www.ilovebeansprout.com for online
orders and list of shops carrying these items)

Text and photos by ANGELO G. GARCIA

Y
ABANG Pinoy, an organization that promotes nation-building through the support of Filipino ideas,
products, and services, recently held its annual Global Pinoy Bazaar that showcased the rich local
culture and ingenuity of the Filipino. The Students and Campuses scoured through the bazaar to
find unique gift items made by Pinoys for Pinoys. To make your Christmas truly Filipino, try these
world-class quality products and help support the local small and medium enterprises.

WEARABLE ART
Art Initiative produces T-shirts with artwork
prints. These graphic designs are made by
young Filipino artists such as Sarah Gaugler,
Iyan de Jesus, Philip Manicad, Triskaideka
Masuerte, Nemo, Nadine Sarmiento, and
Patch Quinto. To make it even desirable, they
are selling limited pieces per T-shirt. Price
is at R750 to R800. (Look for Art Initiative on
Facebook or email them at artinitiativecorp@
gmail.com)

MILK IN A BAR
Yearning for milk? Why not try it on your skin for a change? Kala
Milk sells soap made from carabao milk (the first of its kind), fruit
extracts, oatmeal, and essential oils. Carabao milk is considered a
good moisturizer. This is a perfect gift for those who love to take care
of their skin. Soaps are at R120 each. Those who buy their product will
not only help the dairy farmers sustain their businesses but also send
their children to school through the Children of Small Dairy Farmers
Educational Fund. (www.kalamilksoap.com)

ALL NATURAL
WARM BUDDIES ACCESSORIES
If you’re looking for a gift for someone who travels a Floreia is a Cebu-based company promoting eco-friendly and sustainable fashion.
lot, this blanket is perfect. Made by What If handmade The accessories are made from two different natural materials – Naturecast and
products, the blankets come with a built-in pouch and NuCast. Naturecast is a patented material that uses agro-forest debris processed
are made from the Ilokos’ hand-woven fabric, fleece, from water-based binder and environment-friendly dyes. NuCast is made from 100
thick flanella, and other thermal fabric. Available in percent recycled paper. The company commissions communities in Cebu to produce
various designs, the Travel Blanky costs R300 each. the materials. The products are also exported to various countries. (Visit their website
(www.whatifhandmade.com) www.floreia.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter /floreiafashion)

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WIRE WRAPPED
RUBBER MADE Your fashionable friends will definitely love these unique and colorful accessories made from
These items are not leather. They’re actually made of rubber — wire and fabric. The fabric is wrapped around the wire and formed into various designs for
recycled rubber to be exact. Siklo Pilipinas makes bags, belts, wallets, necklaces and bracelets. These sculptural items by Piesa Accessories cost from R350 to R3,000.
bracelets, etc. made from old tires and tire interiors. These are perfect (www.facebook.com/piesaofficial or email them at piesaph@yahoo.com)
gifts for your biker friends. Price range is from R300 to R3,500. (Email
siklo_pilipinas@yahoo.com or visit them at the Legazpi Sunday
Market in Makati)

SWEET CRUMBLE
Care for some polvoron cupcakes? Foodies can’t resist these sweets made by
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MESSENGER Double Delights as they’re not just delicious but also come in cute designs. They
These messenger bags by Canvas are the works of artisans in Marikina. Made of also sell classic polvorons available in butter, crispies, cashew, cookies and cream,
canvas and faux leather, these bags are simple yet beautifully crafted. They are perfect peanut, and ube flavors. Customized and bulk orders are accepted. Prices start
for male friends who love bags and great craftsmanship. Prices are from R1,200 to from R35 to R300. (www.doubledelights.com)
R1,800 (www.facebook.com/canvasmanila or email them at canvaslifestylebags@
gmail.com)

SEND IN THE
CROWNS
INDIGENOUS CHIC Hodge Podge offers unique bottle cap accessories made
Vesti sources indigenous fabrics from Mindanao and from new soda bottle crowns. Items such as necklaces,
incorporates these with other materials such as denim keychains, ID buddies, bookmarks, bracelets, and mobile
and leather to create beautiful bags. Vesti buys the fabrics buddies, come in colorful and creative designs that kids
directly from the weavers from small-scale industries and will surely love. They accept customized and bulk orders.
livelihood enterprises. Bags cost R999 to R2,299. (Email Prices range from R70 to R120. (www.facebook.com/
martha6rodz@yahoo.com) heyhodgepodge or email them at heyhodgepodge@gmail.
com)

I WRITE THE NOTES

These unique and stylish journals are all handmade! The Lunchbreak
GIFTS FOR A CAUSE
FOR P250
Project offers a variety of items such as journals, cards, bags, prints,
and even gift wrapping paper. Priced at R120 to R150, these journals are
designed to suit the younger crowd. (www.facebook.com/thelbproject
or email them at thelbproject@gmail.com)

The “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” T-shirt made

by ABS-CBN Store is for the benefit of super typhoon
Yolanda. All proceeds will go to charity. (Available at the
ABS-CBN store or online abscbnstore.shopinas.com)

The Goody Bag features maps of provinces that were affected

by the typhoon. Launched by The Curious Studio, the proceeds
of the sale will go entirely to the victims of the typhoon.
(www.facebook.com/goodybagph or email at goodybagph@
channelgood.org)
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CAMPUS BEAT

SCHOOLS VIE FOR CHEERLEADING

CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN
VARIOUS school
squads will compete
at the National
Don’t talk about sex with your mom
M
Cheerleading y mother and I have dire. So let the panic blow over, and chance you get, it’ll be you who will
Championships (NCC) always had a very hopefully your mom can regain her decide what to do, how to feel, and
International Cheer close relationship, composure. Understand her position, what to think of sex. That is part of
Camp-South 2013 and I have always felt because she just probably freaked out your life’s work. Sex is a big deal.
on Dec. 7 and 8 at comfortable telling at the idea that you’re playing with fire. Why else would your mother react
the Carousel Court of her what goes on in my life. She’s Parents balk at any “dangerous” activ- so violently?
Festival Supermall in always been supportive of me, which ity their beloved offspring may engage Don’t share anything about your
Alabang, Muntinlupa is why I was a little hurt by her in, be it bungee jumping, mountain sex life anymore. I think it’s safe to
City.
reaction when I told her that I had climbing, shark wrestling, or sex. assume that that is the limit of your
Started in 2006
with only 10 teams, started being sexually active. sharing with her. You just learned
the NCC is the It’s not like it was a decision I DELAMAR SAYS...Yes, you were about the boundary of your mother-
Philippines’ first made easily. I thought long and hard naive to think that she is your friend. daughter relationship. But don’t
and only nationwide cheerleading association. The organization has about it, and I did it with a guy I’m in She’s not. She’s your mother. No mat- think that she is a bad mother. She’s
expanded to its current roster of over 120 teams. The association a relationship with and whom I love. ter how close you both are, the topic of also just learning how to be a mother
holds cheer camps and competitions in provinces and cities across the I made sure that we both wanted to sex and if you’re having it already will to a sexually active daughter. And
Philippines to help develop squads’ skills and technique. do this. We’ve been together for a ALWAYS be difficult to accept for any that is not easy to handle. You’ll real-
“We want to develop a world-class cheering program in this year now, and we use protection all parent. Yes, there are parents who are ize that when you have a daughter of
country. We want our members to not just excel here in the country,
the time. okay with knowing their children’s sex your own someday. For now, respect
but internationally too,” said NCC president and CEO Carlos Valdes III.
According to him, cheerleading is among the fastest-growing When I talked to my mother lives. But they are a very RARE breed. your boundaries with her. Give her
sports in this country and globally. There are over four million people about it, she was already shouting You are her child. Her daughter. She time to adjust and accept who you are
currently practicing the sport. He attributes cheerleading’s physical at me before I finished telling my carried you in her womb. She gave now. This episode in your life does not
benefits for its rapid growth. story. She made me feel really negate all the years that you and
“Cheerleading is a mix of different disciplines such as dance, bad about the decision that I you mother have gone through.
gymnastics, power lifting, and diving. Athletes get to develop core made. It’s not like I expected Just because you are at odds
strength, balance, flexibility, and speed,” added Valdes. “You’ll be her to congratulate me for at the moment does not mean
totally fit when you practice cheerleading.” having sex, but I didn’t expect you’ll never be close again. It just
Cheerleading doesn’t only develop practitioners on the outside,
to be made to feel like a hor- means that you both are learning
but on the inside too. “In cheer dance, you really have to work within
a team. Each member is required to work within the strengths and rible person either, especially the limits of your relationship as
weaknesses of the team. Members also have to rely on each other to since I thought we were closer a mother and a daughter. Give it
execute stunts safely,” Valdes explained. than that. time. Everything will be okay.
The NCC has made marks in Philippine cheerleading by introducing Right now, my mother and
breakthroughs that have changed the landscape of the sport in the I are not talking to each other, GINO SAYS...I know it might be
country. One of them is improving safety by promoting the use of and it is a very tense situation wrong but I’m a firm believer of
proper equipment and teaching techniques for coaches. whenever we are in a room not telling your parents every-
The NCC is affiliated with the world governing body for together. At least, it doesn’t thing. There are just some things
cheerleading, the International Cheer Union (ICU). They have culled
seem like she’s told my father that are better left unsaid when
together some of the best members from different squads and formed
a national cheerleading team called Team Pilipinas Cheerleading. They about it yet. Despite this, I no it comes to your folks and I think
have sent the team to ICU-organized cheer competitions, where they longer feel comfortable telling that being sexually active tops
have had a strong following. her anything about my life. off that list. I honestly think that
Was I being naive to expect this is one of those things that
UP STUDENTS TO GIVE her to have a different reac- they should just come to terms
tion to my story? Do you guys with on their own. Eventually,
LAUGHTER THIS XMAS think there’s any hope for me they’ll just sort of figure it out for
The University of the Philippines’ Samahan ng Mag-aaral sa
to trust her again? Because themselves. You have to admit
Komunikasyon (UP SAMASKOM) is bringing back its famous musical now I feel like I can’t ever do it birth to you. You were her baby. In that this is difficult for any parent
comedy variety show Live A.I.D.S (Ang Istoryang Dinebelop ng again. – Rose her eyes, you are and will always be a to grasp, you’re their child. You’re
Samaskom) to bring cheer and laughter this holiday season. child. She will see you as a grown-up their baby. I think the thought of
Entitled “Live AIDS 29: #instafun #nofilter #angtawanan,” the CHICO SAYS...Don’t be so harsh on lady physically but deep down in her someone sleeping with you is just not
show will be held on Dec. 19 (8 p.m.), 20 (3 p.m. and 8 p.m.), and your mom, she is still your mother, very core, she will believe that you are something that’s easily swallowed
21 (3 p.m. and 8 p.m.) at the Abelardo Hall of the UP College of despite the coolness she would a kid. Not because she doesn’t trust regardless of how open you are with
Music. It is the 29th installment of the school production that launched like to project. I think it was her you. But her job has always been to your parents.
the careers of comedy stars Giselle Sanchez, Ate Glow, Michelle O’
panic that did the shouting, not her. take care of you and protect you from Thankfully though, unconditional
Bombshell, and Tuesday Vargas.
Originally just a batch project of a group of SAMASKOM applicants
When a parent discovers her baby harm. love comes with being a parent so
in the early ‘80s, Live AIDS has evolved to become a standing room is now dabbling in that big bogey- Let’s face it, sex can do a lot of I’m pretty sure that in time your
only event watched and anticipated not only by UP students but also man called sex, it can’t be easy, no harm to anyone, especially to a girl. mom will slowly come to terms with
by professionals and even celebrities like Ricky Lee, Quark Henares, matter how progressive they claim You could get pregnant. You can catch the fact that you are sexually active.
Bianca Gonzalez, and Vice Ganda. to be. Even parents who downplay a sexually transmitted disease. You I don’t think you should talk to her
It is known for an intellectual brand of comedy, veering more their reactions still panic a little, but can get used by a guy who will tell you about it anymore though. It’s a lot
towards satire rather than slapstick, as it pokes fun and expresses they just hide it better. The bias with he loves you just to sleep with you and like how some kids will have vices
commentary on the relevant issues in our society through sketches, which we view sex is understand- then leave you when he’s done with like smoking or drinking. The par-
monologues, and song and dance performances.
able, since it can lead to pregnancy you. She’s afraid of all these things for ents know about it, but it’s just not
This year, Live AIDS embraces the digital era with a social media-
inspired theme. Director Herbs Samonte said the show’s material will
or disease, but the extent of the bias you. And the truth is that she cannot done in front of them as some form
not only feature references on the trending topics in social media, but varies, depending on the individual’s do anything to protect you because sex of respect. Your mom will let it go
will also use social media to further engage the audience. moral compass. Besides, even kids is something you’ll have to figure out, eventually, just hang in there. Oh and
“Live AIDS rested for one year so we really want to make its don’t like hearing about their par- maneuver, and survive by yourself as stay protected and all. I think more
comeback special. We want more interaction with the audience. That’s ents’ sex life, only for very different an adult. Her anger is meant to stop than anything that’s probably one of
why in certain segments of the show, the people can participate using reasons. I’m sure even you would you from having sex. She wants you your folks’ greatest fears.
Facebook and Twitter,” he said. freak out a bit if your mom started to stop so you won’t be in any danger (Chico, Delle, and Gino welcome
The Live AIDS company, as well as the production, creative telling you about her sexcapades of being hurt. That’s what her anger wyour letters. Write to: MByouthsec-
heads and crew are proud members of UP SAMASKOM, one of the
with your dad. We just find it gross, is all about. Beneath that is her love tion@gmail.com or the Students and
most recognized organizations in the Diliman campus. The show
has become a training ground for the members, who usually pursue
but for them, it’s a sign that you have for you. Campuses Facebook Fanpage. Lis-
careers in the media, advertising, and marketing industries upon now opened yourself to an activity Nevertheless, you are an adult. Sex ten to the Kikay Barkada Monday
graduation. that could have life-changing con- is a part of your life now. Whether you to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. over
Part of the proceeds of the show will be donated to survivors of sequences, and yes, some of them decide to abstain or partake of it every Monster Radio RX 93.1)
typhoon Yolanda. For ticket reservations, text or call 09153394660,
09183266860, and follow @UPSAMASKOM on Twitter and Instagram.

WICKED HOLDS BENEFIT SHOW Shooting... we play also in this basketball game,”
points out Sauler.
Fernandez also declares that his
school.
“We gave a few hours of our time
in loading and carrying relief goods
FOR YOLANDA SURVIVORS (Cont'd from page E-4)
team won’t treat the game easily. at the airport. I’m sure the players
“We treat every game as an have done their own share also,”
already an opportunity to help,” says important game. Even if it is an says Sauler.
Pascual. exhibition game, we are rooting to Nongnong Calanog of the DLSU
Ochoa adds that the fundraising win because we are wearing the San Office of Sports Development says
for typhoon victims is limited to the Beda uniform. This can be a good the school partnered with specific
game itself. They will also be selling preparation for the Philippine Col- communities in Samar and Leyte
tickets in their respective campuses. legiate Champions League (PCCL),” to make sure that the donations are
A number of tickets will likewise be he adds. directly distributed to the victims.
given to each school which will also They also plan to go to Tacloban to
be tasked to sell the tickets. SCHOOL EFFORTS do a fund-raising game.
Photo by Andrew Ritchie “Alam mo naman ang mga play- Both schools have their own share “During the rehabilitation and
LUNCHBOX Theatrical Productions, the producers of the Broadway ers natin are idols and heroes natin, in extending help to the Yolanda rebuilding phase, maybe we can
musical “Wicked,” in cooperation with Concertus Manila, Radio High, so ‘pag sila ang nag-sell ng tickets victims. send the basketball and volleyball
and the Cultural Center of the Philippines and WICKED Worldwide, parang wala nang tatanggi pa,” San Beda College Red Lions who teams to compete in exhibition
will hold a benefit show on Jan. 31 at 1:30pm. Ochoa says. recently defeated Letran in the Na- games for fundraising efforts. I’m
Aside from this matinee show, there will also be an auction tional Collegiate Athletic Association sure there are a lot of people who
after curtain call which is geared to raise more funds for the people NOT JUST A FRIENDLY GAME (NCAA) championships donated part want to see them play against other
who were affected by typhoon Yolanda. The auction will include a Coach Sauler and Coach Fernandez of their winnings. teams. Hopefully, that is something
beautifully packaged Wicked prop from the show. Additionally, “A
assure the audience that the match, “Part of the players’ winnings in that we can come up in the future,”
Wicked Experience,” which entitles the person to a walk on role in
the opening and closing scenes, as a cast member with makeup and
though a friendly game, will be one the championship were donated for says Calanog.
costume, will also be auctioned by a celebrity. The cast will also be in for the books. Each team has sworn the Yolanda victims. So happy naman Tickets to the Champions for a
the lobby post show for bucket collections. to give their best effort in the char- ang mga players ko na nakatulong Cause may be purchased at Tick-
Wicked, which is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, will ity event. sila ng konti,” says Fernandez. etNet, San Beda College, and De
run from Jan. 22 to Feb. 23 at the CCP Main Theater. Tthe Philippine “Walang difference ang basketball DLSU, on the other hand is a re- La Salle University. Prices are as
season of the musical is produced by Marc Platt, David Stone, whether it’s game one of the finals, lief drop-off point for the Department follows: Patron - R1,000, Lower Box
Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and John Frost. elimination, or a practice game. We of Social Welfare and Development - R500, Upper A – R300, Upper B –
For inquiries, visit www.wickedthemusical.com.ph or https://www. treat the game like we always treat (DSWD). The Green Archers also R150, and Bleachers R20. The game
facebook.com/WickedManila.
it. How we play in the game is how did relief works in and out of the will be televised over TV5.
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Shooting For Charity

By SARA GRACE C. FOJAS

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AST November 21, NBA
star and Los Angeles
Lakers player Pau Gas-
ol pledged to donate
US$1,000 for every point
he gets in the game De La Salle University Green Archers and San Beda College Red Lions
against the Golden State Warriors,
to the child victims of super typhoon
to compete for the benefit of Yolanda victims…
Yolanda. He scored a total of 24
points, thus donating $24,000.
Borrowing the idea, Manuel V.
Pangilinan (MVP) Sports Foundation
and FilOil Flying V Sports organized
“Champions for a Cause” basketball
charity game between the De La
Salle University Green Archers and
the San Beda College Red Lions
where for every point the team gets,
their respective alumni association
will donate P1,000. But that’s not all,
the ticket sales will also go to the
typhoon victims. The game is set on
Dec. 7, 12 p.m. at the Smart Araneta
Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. COACH Juno Sauler of De La Salle
“This disaster unified all major University Green Archers and
Coach Boyet Fernandez of San
countries which for the time being
Beda College Red Lions will bring
have disputes with China over the together their teams for a charity
Spratlys. It unified the whole world Photo by Ali Vicoy basketball game. (Photo by Andrew
Photo by Tony Pionilla
for one purpose and that is to help Pamorada)
our kababayans. With our own initia-
tives, we junked our Christmas party tween the two schools is to ensure we can do to help all those affected pening in Tacloban and I can feel DLSU players Oda Tampus’ family in
and went full blast. We turned our that the help continues well into the (by the typhoon),” says Sauler. the pain. Basta for charity, I will do Cebu and Robert Bollick’s relatives
indoor parking lots into a warehouse holiday season. Both schools will do- everything I can even if I have to in Ormoc were affected but fortu-
for relief packing. Our company kept nate all the proceeds to the typhoon ANYTHING FOR CHARITY play basketball again,” says Beng nately, both families are now safe.
our hands together and said we can- victims. The benefit game is also supported who was diagnosed with Stage 3 liver Richie Villaruz, who hails from Iloilo,
not stop. We’ve got to keep on doing Coaches Juno Sauler of DLSU by former Philippine Basketball cancer last January. says that their family’s warehouse
our activities. The relief, restoration, and Boyet Fernandez of San Beda Association (PBA) players Frankie Red Lions players Kyle Pascual, was damaged by the storm.
and rebuilding will last a couple of College are both happy and honored Lim, former head coach of San Beda Roma de la Rosa, and Art Dela Cruz “What happened in Tacloban was
weeks, a couple of months. We see to be part of the cause and said that Lions; Lim Eng Beng, former DLSU also expressed their sympathy for very devastating for the country
this continuing for years to come, they will do what they can to give player; Virgil Villavicencio, assistant the victims and say that as college and seeing the efforts of the people
thus the birth of Champions for a support to the typhoon victims. manager of Talk N Text Tropang basketball players, they have an op- from various countries helping us is
Cause,” says Manny Ochoa, chair- “We’re really just glad and happy Texters and former head coach of portunity to help. heartwarming. Even though we are
man of FilOil Flying V Sports. to be part of this not only in the bas- DLSU. Even the players’ relatives were just college basketball players, it is
The aim of the charity game be- ketball aspect but whatever aspect “It’s so sad to see what’s hap- not spared from Yolanda’s fury. (Cont'd on page E-3)

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www.nvsu.edu.ph vww.dlsu.edu.ph Tel.Nos.: 712-6100/781-6362/
Telefax (02) 889-8169
Address: 103 Esteban Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City Email: inquiries@d1su.edu.ph 559-7729/712-1094/712-8423/
Tel. (02) 893-2461; 893-2464 781-6364/781-6363/712-3230/712-0575 IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY
SAN SEBASTIAN COLLEGE OUR LADY OF FATIMA www.saci.edu.ph Nayon Lamut, Ifugao
Email. ceumakatiadmission@ceu.edu.ph RECOLETOS MANILA UNIVERSITY Email: information@saci.edu.ph / saci_udmc@hotmail.com Phone:(074)-382-2671
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY (Malolos Campus) Address: C.M. Recto Ave. Manila (Valenzuela City Campus) www.ifsu.edu.ph
Address: Km. 44 McArthur Highway, Malolos, Bulacan Tel.:02-734-8931 Address: 120 McArthur Highway, ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
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UNIVERSITY OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY & 133 / (02) 527-1823 Fax: (02) 522.5526
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS www.adamson.edu.ph Tel.Nos.: 726-1111/545-2795/386-7977
Address: Katipunan Ave. (Quezon City campus) www.pghi.asia
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www.ateneo.edu.ph Lopez Jaena Street Jaro, Iloilo City 5000 Philippines
XAVIER SCHOOL
www.us1.edu.ph OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY
Address: 64 Xavier Street, Greenhills West,
(Antipolo City campus) Website: www.cpu.edu.ph
San Juan, Metro Manila, 1500 Philippines
PHIL. MERCHANT Address: Km. 23 Sumulong Highway Telephone Number: (033) 329 1971
Tel. Nos.: 723-0481-96
MIRIAM COLLEGE MARINE ACADEMY Sta. Cruz, Antipolo City Fax Number: (033) 320 3685
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6200 Philippines Address Science city of Muñoz,
San Fernando City, Pampanga
UNIVERSITY OF THE
Tel. Nos.: +63 (35) 422 6002 Nueva Ecija Phil.
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Tel: (045) 961-1745
PHILIPPINES
Website: www.su.edu.ph Website: www.clsu.edu.ph
OF THE PHILIPPINES Email: www.fatima.edu.ph
Address: Diliman, Quezon City
Address: Mabini Campus, Anonas St.
Tel.: 02-9818500 PATTS College of Aeronautics NEGROS ORIENTAL UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA
Sta. Mesa, Manila
www.up.edu.ph STATE UNIVERSITY Las Piñas (02) 872-7041 / 872-1007
Tel. 02-716-7832 to 45 Address: Kagawasan Avenue, Alabang-Zapote Rd., Las Piñas City
www.pup.edu.ph Dumaguete City 6200 Molino (046) 477-0602 Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite
FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY
Address: Dr. Miciano Road Dumaguete City Tel. Nos.: +63 (35) 225 4751/+63 (35) 225 0777 Calamba (049) 576-6584 Paciano Rizal, Calamba City, Laguna
PHIL. MILITARY ACADEMY
Tel.: 035-4229167 (connecting all departments) Website: http://www.norsu.edu.ph/ Email Add: www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph
Address: Fort del Pilar Address: Lombos Avenue,San Isidro Parañaque City, 1700
Baguio City Fax.: 035-2250617 Philippines INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
www. FoundationU.com FLIGHT SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.
Tel.: 074-4476390 Telephone Numbers (632) 825 8823 (632) 825 0412 Salem complex Domestic road Pasay City Philippines 1300 1061 Metropolitan Avenue, San Antonio Village, Makati City
www.pma.com Telefax (632) 825 8824 Tel: 8510012/ 8517903/8517161 Telfax: 8546021 757-2608 or 757-2609
LA CONSOLACION E-mail admin@patts.edu.ph Direct Line: 896-23-58 or 55
Pampanga branch:
COLLEGE BACOLOD http://www.patts.edu.ph Email Address: Nolisantos2002@yahoo.com
ST. JUDE COLLEGE 175 Sto. Entierro St. Sto. Cristo Angeles, Pampanga
Address: Galo corner Gatuslao Website: www.iame.edu.ph
MANILA Tel: 045-625 4624
Streets, Bacolod City
Don Quijote corner Dimasalang Sts. Sampaloc, Mla MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY www.flightschoolintl.com; email: fsi_ph@yahoo.com
Contact Numbers: +63 (34) 4349661 to 64 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES
Tel Nos: (632) 314 - 5833 Loc 156 / 493 - 1894 Website: www.lcc.edu.ph IÑIGO STREET, OBRERO, DAVAO CITY
Address: FATIMA CAMPUS, FATIMA,
(63) 917 - 578533 or 0917 - 5STJUDE VALENCIA NATIONAL 8000, PHILIPPINES
CAVITE GENERAL SANTOS CITY
OTON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Tel. Nos.: (082) 225 3378
URC Avenue, Salawang, Salitran IV, Dasmariñas, Cavite Tel. Nos.: 380 - 7166 / 380 - 7167
Address: J.P. Laurel St., Oton Iloilo Address: Bong-ao, Valencia, Negros Oriental Website: www.usep.edu.ph
Tel Nos: (046) 416 - 3818 / 686 - 0042 Website: msugensan.edu.ph
Telephone No.: (033) 336-2315 Tel. Nos.: (035) 225 1037
(+63) 917 - 8085183 Telefax: (033) 336-3602 NEW ERA UNIVERSITY
Email add: info@stjudecollegeandmedicalcenter.com Email: Oton_NHS@yahoo.com No. 9 Central Ave., New Era, Quezon City
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO
www.stjude.edu.ph Tel. Nos.: (+632) 981-4221
Address: KABACAN, NORTH COTABATO
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(Formerly Grace Christian High School) Address: Grace Vil. QC Tel. Nos.: (064) 248 2138 / (064) 248 2308
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Domestic Airport, Pasay City MM ,Philippines and onlineu@vem.edu.ph
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Email: info@stfrancis.edu.ph
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DMMA COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES TANZA P.O. Box 461
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Address: Tigatto Road, Buhangin, Davao City DR. GLORIA D. LACSON FOUNDATION
Capipisa Tanza, Cavite Tel. No: (033) 337-4841 to 44, loc. 205
FR. SELGA STREET, 8000 DAVAO CITY, Tel. Nos.: (082) 241 1350 / (082) 241 1356 / COLLEGES INC.
PHILIPPINES www.pntc.edu.ph Telefax: (033) 337-4403
(082) 241 2090 Castellano, San Leonardo,
Tel. Nos.: (082) 221 8090 / (082) 226 2676
Website: www.dmmacsp.edu.ph usa_iloilo@yahoo.com.
Website: www.uic.edu.ph Nueva Ecija
DE LA SALLE LIPA
OLIVAREZ COLLEGE Tel. Nos.: (044) 486-29-19
Dr. Arcadio Santos Avenue,
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112 M. J. Cuenco St., Sto. Domingo, Lipa City Tel. Nos.: (02) 825-71-19 / (02) 826-07-50 GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGE
SACRED HEART AVENUE, DIGOS CITY, Tel. Nos.: (043) 756-5555
PHILIPPINES Quezon City Website: www.dlsl.edu.ph
Website: www.olivarezcollege.edu.ph McLain, Buenavista 5044 Guimaras
Tagaytay Campus:
Tel. Nos.: (082) 553 2433 www.angelicum.edu.ph Address: Olivarez Plaza, E. Aguinaldo Highway,
Telefax: (033) 580 8244 • 580 8218- Library
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Tel. Nos.: (046) 860-2301 / 0908-874-3635 Technology
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY Website: www.olivarezcollegetagaytay.edu.ph email add: fcainday@yahoo.com
PAMPLONA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL METRO DUMAGUETE COLLEGE
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato 9506 DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY website :www.gsc.edu.ph
CAMBALUD, POBLACION PAMPLONA, NORECO 2 BUILDING, REAL
Tel. Nos.: (083) 228 2218 / (083) 228 2377, DMMMSU NLUC, Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union CENTRAL NEGROS COLLEGE INC.
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(083 ) 228 2348 Contact Number: S. Carmona Street, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
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ASUS ROG Mars Attacks

By CARL ROGEL INOCENTES

he god of war
has descended.
BI"andishing
two GTX760
GPUs, the ROG
Mars proves
to be one of the heaviest-
built video cards in the
market. But is it powerful?
To answer that, the ASUS
graphics card went through
the doors of the TechLab to
undergo a number of labors
fit for a VGA god.
Republic of Gamel's is
ASUS' brand of high-end
components and peripher-
als, and the Mars is just
that. Out of the box, the
video card shows prowess in
design, radiating the shades

Republic of Garners is
ASUS' brand of high-
end components and of red and black. It features stable
peripherals, and the ASUS-exclusive Direct CU FPS GPUs.
II cooling system making while The ROG Mars 760
Mars is just that. Out
it cooler and quieter tmder offering a lot definitely remains true
of the box, the video load, and also good-looking of eye candy. to its name. The dual GPU
card shows prowess at the same time. It still ASUS claims upon made by ASUS never fails to
in design, radiating sports the LED Mars logo on that it has outper- space. impress. A downside howev-
the shades of red the side and helps as a con- formed the GTX Ti- Again the er, is their choice to use dual
and black. It features stant reminder of having one tan by a small margin Mars 760 is a dual 760s. If two 780 Ti chipsets
ASUS-exclusive Direct powerful card in one's rig. and that statement may GPU graphics card and were used, the performance
In terms of performance, not be far, given the tests the two chipsets rest in would have been phenom-
CU II cooling system, the Mars 760 stands as one that we've done. only one plane, thus sav- enal. Still, the Mars 760 is
making it cooler and of the most powerluI cards in Aside from its already ing space. Also, the card is one of the best cards in the
quieter under load, the market. Playing hard- formidable performance the capable of SLI so having market. With space being a
and also good-looking ware-intensive games such Mars 760 takes up only two multiple Mars 760s is an premium in motherboards
at the same time. as Crysis 3 and Battlefield card slots. This part is useful option. In terms of power, and power consumption a
4 is cakewalk for this card. for those with cramped CPU the 760 SLI consumes less constant concern the card
It manages to maintain a chassis or wanting to save as compared to other single readily addresses the two.
2 MANILA BULLETIN Tech 101 Wednesday • December 4, 2013

Access Worldwide Mobile Broadband Networks

with D-Link's New 4G LTE Router
-Link, one of the ing high-speed Wireless N mum downlink speed is up to to configure the Media Access work access is unavailable. A

m
100Mbps and uplink speed up to Control (MAC) Address Filter- portable size, measuring at 190
I world's biggest
suppliers of net-
working prod-
hotspots with speeds up to
150Mbps anywhere while be-
ing assured that their network
50Mbps. It also comes with two
detachable 3G/4G antennas
ing to control which users can
utilize the network, and what
x 111.5 x 23.5 mm (slighterlarg-
er than the palm ofa hand), the
ucts is pleased remains secure with firewalls for better signal connectivity content they can access. router can even be installed in
to introduce the and wireless encryp- and range. Designed for speedy and buses, trains, or boats, allow-
latest D-Link DWR-921 4G tion. smooth setup, the light- ing passengers to email or
LTE Router. Users can take Encryption and filtering weight DWR-921 4G LTE chat online while commut-
their broadband connection LTE Router con- tools offer stronger security Router, weighing just ing or traveling.
with them on-the-go, creat- nects up to 10 de- Equipped with WPA/WPA2 500g or less than an DWR-921 is also able to
vices wireless encryption, the DWR- iPad, can be installed support broadband internet
The DWR-921 4G 921 keeps the wireless network quickly and easily al- connection by connecting
LTE Router allows safe by preventing unauthor- most anywhere. This a DSL/Cable modem to its
Equipped with WPAI users to access world- ized users from accessing router is great for dedicated WAN port. Users
wide mobile broadband the network. With dual- situations where can then set the broadband
WPA2 wireless networks, and share their active firewalls (SPI and an impromptu connection as the primary
encryption, the connection through both NAT), the router also pre- Internet access link, while the 3G/4G connec-
DWR-921 keeps the wired and wireless con- vents potential attacks is required, or tion serves as a backup. The
wireless network nections to the router. Once across the Internet. Us- wherever con- WAN failover feature ensures
safe by preventing connected, users can trans- ers also have the option ventional net- a seamless and uninterrupted
unauthorized users fer data, stream media, and connection by automatically
send SMS messages simul- triggering the backup link to
from accessing the taneously. Simply insert a take over whenever the pri-
network. With dual- UMTS/HSUPA SIM card mary WAN link is lost.
active firewalls and share the 3G/4G Inter-
(SPI and NAT), the netconnectionvia a secure Availability
router also prevents 802.11n wireless network TheD-LinkDWR-921 Wire-
potential attacks or through any ofthe four less N-150 4G LTE Router will
10/100 Ethernet ports. be available in Q4 2013 at au-
across the Internet. Fitted with an in-built 4G thorized retailers, resellers
LTE modem, the maxi- D-Link DWR-921 4G LTE and distribution partners.

Philips invites Filipinos to improve quality of life of people affected by Typhoon Yolanda

Philips initiated the now pegged at P13.1 billion, or helping families get back on Philips, we don't just innovate landa at meaningfulinnova-
'Meaningful Innovation' health concerns, and access to their feet. Philips will partner for innovation's sake. We in- tion.asia/Philippines.com.
program in Indonesia, Ko- healthcare, typhoon Yolanda closely with the Department novate for your sake. We do Again, this could be through
rea, Thailand and Singa- has had an immense impact of Health (Dam, World Wide this by listening and under- a supporting infrastructure
pore in 2011. Through the on 9.9 million people living in Fund for Nature Philippines standing the needs of people, to be re-built, providing ac-
program Philips underpins the Visayas region. (WWF-Philippines), and I Can families, and communities. cess to healthcare solution,
its commitment to define In response, Philips has Serve Foundation in the pro- Through meaningful partner- or helping families get back
and deliver meaningful in- decided to continue the 'Mean- gram moving forward. ships, this program ultimately on their feet.
novations to improve the ingful Innovation' program in What are your ideas to help rallies a movement to improve Curate. A group of
quality of lives of people in the Philippines by refocusing improve the quality of life of the quality of lives of affected Philips local and Global
Asia Pacific. This year the the program fully on defining Filipinos through meaningful Filipinos - it is every Filipino's executives, together with
program was rolled out and delivering meaningful in- innovations? program." partners will shortlist six
across Asia Pacific, includ- novations to the affected com- "As we continue with this The Philips 'Meaningful (6) ideas from all crowd-
ing the Philippines earlier munities in the Visayas. The program aimed at helping af- Innovation' program in the sourced ideas based on set
this year. outcome will now result in a fected communities in the Philippines has three main criteria. Filipinos will then
Over the past month, project that aims to improve Visayas, we are giving Filipi- phases: be invited to vote for the in-
the Philippines was hit by the quality of life of people nos the opportunity to directly Crowdsource. Filipinos are novations that would best
Super Typhoon Yolanda living in the Visayas region help fellow Filipinos through invited to submit their ideas address the needs identi-
<international name: Hai- by supporting infrastructure meaningful innovations," said for innovations that would ad- fied. The most voted idea
yan). From the destruction to be re-built, providing ac- Philips Country Manager, dress the needs of the affected becomes the project to be
of basic infrastructures cess to healthcare solution, Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno. "At communities by Typhoon Yo- delivered.
MANILA BULLETIN Tech 101 Wednesday • December 4, 2013 • 3

he story of crosoftBusiness Unit, Thakral

Microsoft and Thakral One
T
Thakral One's One, "The company draws
Microsoft busi- upon its local strengths as
ness in the Phil-
ippines is one of
exemplary part-
A Philippine Success Story well as that ofthe Group when
required, to do its utmost to
exceed clients' expectations.
nership. The company's Phil- gies from around the "Therefore our success in
ippine operations date back world. the Philippines is an exten-
to 1997 when Thakral One en- Behind all this sion of our track record of
tered the market with IT sup- stands a fine and cross-country excellence in
port services. Partnerships committed team of markets like Sri Lanka, Ban-
for hardware distribution with professionals. 85 Mi- gladesh and Cambodia," she
global firms including IBM, crosoft certifications added.
HP, Lenovo and Microsoft fol- awarded to Thakral
lowed. One employees
Since then, the relation- around the world is
ship with Microsoft has grown testimony to their Global partnerships
remarkably. The partnership technical capability. and strategic
outstandingly resulted to the Thakral One's
alliances with leading
expansion of Microsoft solu- Microsoft business
tions to offer more expertise has several success Microsoft and Thakral One executives (from left to right) - Bea Esca- Independent Software
no, Sawfin Saw-Buan, Lyn Antonnette Reyes, Ralph Joseph Sarmiento, Vendors (ISVs) and
from sales, technical, func- stories and accom- Edward Dy and Jose Marie Bautista
tional, to infrastructure, col- plishments. System Integrators (Sis)
laboration, logistics and bank- To name one, a leading ment solution. migrated to a document cen- surfaced to be one of
ing support. Philippine conglomerate were Thakral One redesigned ter within the portal. the keys to Thakral
Global partnerships and seeking to overhaul their inter- the internal portal, improved The portal's acceptance by One's growing success
strategic alliances with lead- nal portal and put in its place its look, feel and overall user users improved collaboration
in the Philippines.
ing Independent Software a single platform of business acceptance. They migrated and the exchange of informa-
Vendors (ISVs) and System communication and a single Microsoft SharePoint 2007 tion. Document management This ensures that the
Integrators (SIs) surfaced to window that would provide to the 2010 version to ensure went paperless to reduce cost country consistently
be one of the keys to Thakral employees access to informa- greater adaptability of new de- ofoperations and storage. And receives the latest and
One's growing success in the tion. velopment tools and standards. there was overall improve- best of breed solutions
Philippines. This ensures that One of their challenges Through smooth system inte- ment in business processes and technologies from
the country consistently re- was that the new portal mesh gration and information flow, and productivity. around the world.
ceives the latest and best of must sync seamlessly with the the client's network fileshare Says Lyn Antonette Reyes,
breed solutions and technolo- existing document manage- and scanned documents were VP and Regional Lead - Mi-

Full Future Perfect Line Up with MB Gadgets

Tune in to "Future pany's Galaxy Note and produces different un-

Perfect" every Wednes- 3, but there's a dif- locking effects when the
day, 7pm on ANC, as Ma- ference, it curves on user touches different ar-
nila Bulletin Tech News the vertical axis in eas of the screen. Another
Editor Art Samaniego will a similar fashion to feature lets users pinch
showcase the latest gad- some of Samsung's from the lock screen to
gets up for grab. OLEDTVs. open certain multimedia
Hosted by Tony Ve- The Galaxy apps directly.
lasquez, the show will Round has an im- The G Flex can ac-
feature a weekly special pressive spec sheet. tually be flattened with
segment where Art Sa- Its 7.9mm thick, enough force and is ca-
maniego will discuss the weighs 154g, and has pable of springing back to
latest trends in technology a 2800mAh battery. its original shape. This ex-
and take a look at the his- The phone runs An- tra flexibility can protect
tory and evolution of tech- droid 4.3 atop 3GB of it from external impacts
nology and gadgets. The RAM and a 2.3GHz or pressure that normal
partnership also includes MB Tech News Editor, Art Samaniego Jr. on "Future Perfect" quad-core proces- phones may not be able to
content sharing between sor. endure.
the two media outlets. smartphones, the Samsung Nokia 7110. The G Flex features in- Scheduled for next
This coming Wednes- Galaxy Round and the LG The Galaxy Round has clude a "swing lock screen", Wednesday's episode is
day, Art Samaniego will G Flex. For the throwback a 5.7-inch 1080p screen the which moves the wallpaper the ASUS Eee PC faceoff
feature the latest sexy episode, he will feature the same size as seen on the com- in response to tilting motion with ASUS T100t.
4 MANILA BULLETIN Tech 101 Wednesday • December 4, 2013

Globe Business exec imparts telco's

expertise in IT, cloud
lobe Business to create business-enabling company's move is in accor-
took active part units focusing on information dance to the five-year Philip-
in the recently- technology OT) services. pine Digital Strategy with its
held 2nd Annual Claravall echoed the key four focus areas, namely ICT
Telco Cloud message of the conference, infrastructure, cyber services,
Strategies in noting that currently, "the role human capital development
Singapore, which brought to- of te1co operators has evolved and e-governance.
gether telecommunications from a mere communication "To optimize their efficien-
operators, industry experts, service provider to that of an cies, they could subscribe to
enterprise end-users and so- IT solutions provider. Hence, our data center or cloud of-
lution providers to provide they must now develop strat- fering, whether a dedicated
them with a better grasp of egies to effectively expand private cloud or an enterprise
the Asia-Pacific cloud land- their business offerings with virtual private infrastructure.
scape through first-hand in- shorter time-ta-market in or- If they want to innovate they
telligence, case studies and der to remain competitive in could go for dedicated man-
expert advice covering mul- this industry." Cocoy Claravall, Globe Business VP for IT-enabled services aged platforms or shared
tiple aspects of the cloud eco- To particularly focus on hosted platforms. If they are
system. providing these high level of best-in-class IT capabilities, table year-on-year growth to disrupt their industry they
Vice President for IT-En- professional services, he ex- platforms and services," thus earning global industry certi-· could opt for end-to-end busi-
abled Services Product group plained that Globe Business the establishment of the com- fications and leveraging on its ness application services. The
Cocoy Claravall, shared to created a new group which pany's IT-Enabled Services network and IT modernization entire gamut of offerings can
the audience that business will 'enable solutions that ac- Group. thus the Globe IT-Enabled only be best served with world-
generated by services of tele- celerate the performance of "The time was apt as Globe Services Group was created," class facilities, certified people
communications companies business ecosystems using was already generating a no- he said. He also told that the and processes."
is "big and stable," and that For "Infrastructure-as-a-
opportunities abound for ex- Globe was already generating a notable year-on-year growth, earning global Service" or IaaS, he disclosed
pansion. However, revenue industry certifications and leveraging on its network and IT modernization, that by 2016, the worldwide
growth is slowing as reflected market will generate over $5
thus the Globe IT-Enabled Services Group was created, in accordance to the
by global trends due to com- billion and local demand in
moditization and intense S-year Philippine Digital Strategy with its focus areas - leT infrastructure, 2017 will range between P600
competition - thus the need cyber services, human capital development and e-governance. million to P1 billion.

WD Introduces New Ultra-Compact Network Storage Plus Servers

WD expanded its small- NAS systems, the WD Senti- a comparable network storage the benefit of built-in, ground- he added.
and medium-sized (SMB) nel S-series allow small busi- plus server in an equally small breaking, low-cost storage The WD Sentinel S-
storage solution portfolio nesses to run line-of-business form factor. With a small foot- technologies, and WD's Sen- series include WD 3.5 cinch
with the introduction ofthe applications on their network print and quiet fan, an S-series tinel S-series hardware helps datacenter-elass hard
new WD Sentinel DS5100 storage platform. appliance can be deployed any- small businesses take advan- drives for enhanced data
and WD Sentinel DS6100 (S- 'WD is using enterprise- where." tage of these technologies," security.
series) ultra-compact net- class components to build a Built byWD, powered by an said Jamie Hamilton Director Businesses gain enter-
workstorage plus servers. new family of network appli- Intel Xeon processor and run- ofMarketing OEM Division at prise-class reliability with
The WD Sentinel S-series ances for small businesses" ning Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Corp. dual dedicated boot drives
feature high-performance said Bill Evans, general man- Essentials, the WD Sentinel S- «We are pleased to work (optional on WD Sentinel
Intel Xeon processors and ager ofWD's business storage series is based on proven tech- with WD to tackle the small DS5100), dual gigabit Ether-
are pre-installed with Win- solutions group. nologiesfrom industry leaders. business, first-server oppor- net ports, and dual external
dows Server 2012 R2 Es- 'TheWD Sentinel S-series Unlike competitors' propri- tunity. WD's hardware engi- DC-in power adapter ports.
sentials. All WD Sentinel network appliances are engi- etary operating systems, the neering expertise, previous This en~eered redun-
network storage products neeredwith IntelXeon proces- S-series is a fully configured success with network storage dancy, along with a beze1
feature WD enterprise- sors, pre-populated with WD native Windows Server on products based on Windows lock for physical security,
class bard drives and these Se datacenter 3.5-inchhard which customers can deploy Storage Server, and leader- all add to the reliability of
4-bay WD Sentinel S-series drives for rapid deployment thousands ofWmdows applica- ship in offering an R2 version this ultra-compact network
desktop appliancesoffer up and feature dedicated 2.5-inch tions. of Windows Server 2012 Es- storage plus server that
to 16TB of raw storage. Ad- boot drives for maximum reli- "Windows Server 2012 R2 sentials puts WD in a good po- can be deployed virtually
ditionally, unlike traditional ability. No other vendor offers Essentials gives customers sition to serve this industry' anywhere.