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Travel ban covers Indonesia

Duterte extends prohibition until July 31 to

ward off deadly variants

By Willie Casas, Vito Barcelo and Rio N. Araja

GREEN SANCTUARY. Actress Aubrey

Miles is visibly elated appreciating plants at the launching of Greenhouse at Village Square Alabang, the Philippines’ first and only botanical sanctuary mall that has a safety seal certification issued by the city government. It is dedicated to gardening enthusiasts and offers access to a wide range of plant varieties including indoor plants, succulents, ornamental and hydroponics from over 20 plant merchants from all over Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Danny Pata

RAVELERS from Indonesia are banned from entering the Philippines from July 16 to the end of the month to prevent the spread and community transmission of more infectious COVID-19 variants. The Philippines will also be exporting excess oxygen supply to Indonesia as fresh COVID-19 cases reached 54,000 in 24 hours yesterday, a surge attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant. “Oxygen supply is acutely lacking and very expensive in Indonesia,” said Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Leehiong Wee after meeting with Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez for the plan to export life-saving oxygen.

Indonesia new ‘epicenter of Asia’ as virus cases skyrocket (Story on page 2) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the inclusion of Indonesia in the list of countries in the travel ban, which covers India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Next page

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Octa Group: Focus on NCR Plus 8 to hit ‘protection’ by Sept.

FDA: Medics liable for jabs with unregistered vaccines

By Willie Casas and Joel E. Zurbano Ranjit Rye said only 10 percent of NCR resiPOPULATION protection in the National Capital Region (NCR) can be achieved by September if the government continues giving priority to the NCR Plus 8 areas in its COVID-19 vaccination program, the OCTA Research Group said Wednesday. The country seeks to vaccinate 70 percent of the population in highly urbanized areas for population protection, but OCTA’s

dents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. OCTA has urged the government to continue giving priority to NCR Plus 8, which is composed of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Batangas, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao. “If we will be able to manage the pandemic in these areas, our economy will recover, [and] we could give more jobs to the public, so we’re really looking forward to opening the economy in the NCR Plus 8,” Rye said in Filipino.

By Willie Casas DOCTORS who prescribe unregistered medicines, including vaccines, are as criminally liable as importers and sellers of these products, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Eric Domingo warned on Wednesday.

PH says Hague ruling binding; Chinese envoy wants it voided By Vito Barcelo, Rey E. Requejo and Rio N. Araja

MALACAÑANG said Wednesday “no one can diminish” the 5-yearold arbitral award that junked Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims to the West Philippine Sea, despite China’s recent remark that the award was a GRAND HOMECOMING. The Philippines’ bet to the 69th Miss piece of “wastepaper.” Universe international pageant Rabiya Mateo Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian, on the fifth annipauses to answer a question during her versary of the ruling on Monday, said the arbitration award was “illegal, grand homecoming at Hilton hotel in Pasay null and void.” City on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Mateo, “It is nothing more than a piece of wastepaper,” he said at a press briefwho finished 21st in the pageant held in ing, quoted by multiple news reports. USA on May 14, 2021, announces her plan This emerged as the Philippine government welcomed the United to distribute laptops to poor but deserving

students in the country. Danny Pata

COVID-19 PH AT A GLANCE

(AS OF 4 PM JULY 14)

1,485,457 TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES

3,806 44,408 NEW

ACTIVE

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‘PDP-Laban of yore owes Rody a lot’ By Vito Barcelo MALACAÑANG reproached critics from the ruling political party PDPLaban who are opposed to a vice presidential bid by President Rodrigo Duterte in next year’s polls, saying he party will not be as formidable as it is now without the help of the chief executive. “PDP-Laban was a small party until the President joined them. Their party members could

only fill a jeepney before the President came along,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in an online press briefing. The PDP-Laban became a political powerpower house in 2016 when Duterte, then Davao mayor, was fielded as its standard bearer. Roque also said the Palace recognizes the leadlead ership of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi as the party’s vice chairman despite being ousted by party members led by Senator Manny Pacquiao. Next page

Romualdez sees poll results ‘vote of confidence’ in Duterte By Maricel V. Cruz

THE survey result showing the Dutertes – the President and his daughter Sara – lead in the presidential and vice presidential races is proof of the people’s continued confidence in and support

Leni unfazed by low ranking By Rio N. Araja

for the administration, House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday. Romualdez, chairman of the House Committee on Rules and president of the Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats, said result of the latest Pulse Asia survey was a “validation of our peo-

ple’s confidence and satisfaction on the Dutertes’ brand of public service.” “The Pulse Asia report conforms with other survey findings that show Mayor Sara is the leadlead ing candidate in the 2022 Presidential elections. Next page

Marcos still a force to reckon with By Rey E. Requejo

VICE President Leni Robredo on Wednesday remained unfazed by her low ran king in the recent Pulse Asia survey, saying her ranking on the

FORMER Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is one of the choices being considered by the FiliFili pino voters to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte when the latter bows out of office on June 30, 2022. This public preference came after Marcos rere mained one of the top presidential bets as shown by Pulse Asia’s latest survey.

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HE League of Cities of the Philippines will hold a general assembly on Friday (July 16, 2021) to discuss strategies to implement the Devolution Transition Plans of national government agencies.

Interior and Local Government who will relay relevant updates on EO No. 138 and the Joint Memorandum Circular on the Preparation of Local Devolution Transition Plans (DTPs). Meanwhile, representatives from the Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development will present in detail their respective functions and services that will be devolved to cities. Pangasinan Rep. Christopher de Venecia, who is the lead convener of the Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Bloc of the 18th Congress, will also grace the event to introduce the

Philippine Creative Cities Network, an organization that aims to support cities with prominent creative industries. Earlier, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said EO No. 138 will ensure that the policy of decentralization as enshrined in the Constitution and the Local Government Code, as well as the increase in just share in national taxes for LGUs as provided for in the Mandanas-Garcia ruling of the Supreme Court, will be carried out systematically and smoothly. “Under full devolution, many good things are coming our LGUs’ way and the public in general starting next year,” Año said.

found to be 60 percent more infectious than the Alpha variant, which was first detected in the United Kingdom, and apparently behind the surge in cases in other countries. Duterte earlier expressed concern over the emergence of new COVID-19 strains like the Delta and Lambda variants and said the government is closely monitoring the country’s borders to prevent their entry. The government is set to announce new quarantine classifications for different parts of the country that will be in effect from July 16 to July 31. The Department of Health has ruled out having the classifications for longer periods because of the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippines logged 3,806 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections to 1,485,457. There were 140 new fatalities, bringing the COVID-19 death toll to 26,232. The DOH also said 6,296 persons recently recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 1,414,817. There were 44,408 active cases, of which 90 percent were mild, 3.5 percent were asymptomatic, 1.7 percent were critical, 2.8 percent were severe, and 1.95 percent were moderate. Nationwide, 57 percent of ICU beds, 46 percent of isolation beds, 42 percent of ward beds, and 37 percent of ventilators, were in use. In Metro Manila, 43 percent of ICU beds, 38 percent of isolation beds, 33 percent of ward beds, and 36 percent of

ventilators, were in use. Also on Wednesday, the Commission on Human Rights backed the IATF decision to allow children five years old and above to visit outdoor areas. “Children have the right to leisure, play, and recreational activities. This is crucial to their development and well-being while also enabling their participation in the community’s cultural, social, and artistic life,” commission spokesperson Jacqueline Ann de Guia said. “During the course of the pandemic, there have been widespread reports on the mental toll and behavioral changes in children due to quarantine restrictions, economic loss for many families, and disruption of services. Limited social interaction, remote learning, and the closing of recreational facilities have also limited the ability of children to spend time outdoors and maintain healthy well-being,” she said in a statement. She said it is better to allow the young people to safely go outdoors so they could engage in social interaction, instead of just being glued to their digital devices. “Outdoor activities will also revive their physical and mental vitality by being more engaged in the cultural and social life. More importantly, the outdoor ambiance, opportunity to access diverse recreational and leisure activities, and quality social engagement, can help maintain their well-being and mental health. Considering that face-to-face classes are still not allowed, outdoor activities can also help provide balance to the children’s confined remote learning routine,” she added.

assembly, saying it was an “unauthorized” gathering. The Pacquiao-led group will hold a separate assembly in September. “July 17, that is the national assembly. The national assembly will be presided by the president, the chairman of the party, President Rodrigo Duterte. There are personalities who will attend,” PDP-Laban deputy sec-

retary general Melvin Matibag said in a virtual press conference. Matibag said the event would be subjected to security protocols implemented by the Presidential Security Group. Members of PDP-Laban who were present during the Palace meeting were those who are pushing for Duterte to run for vice president under PDP-Laban.

We expect her numbers to climb even higher when the next survey covers the period after she indicated her openness to run for President,” Romualdez said in a statement. But the secretary general of Sara’s Hugpong ng Pagbabago political party, Anthony del Rosario, said the mayor would not join the presidential race if

her father would run for vice president. “She is not interested and she does not see a Duterte-Duterte tandem,” said Del Rosario. But according to Romualdez, the voters’ preference for President Duterte was no longer surprising. “He has the vice presidential post in the bag if ever he decides to seek it in 2022. He is the most qualified, most experienced and most trusted candidate for the job,” Romualdez said. “For the Filipino people, a Duterte-

Duterte tandem is the dream team in 2022,” he added. Del Rosario said they welcomed the survey result as it showed the “continued support of the Filipino people.” “Of course having a high rating is definitely a boost for any candidate including Mayor Sara. At the end of the day, she needs to make a decision based on other factors, not only the survey. There are other factors that come into play when thinking of running for president,” he said.

Locsin stressed the decision “contributes to the rules-based order in Asean and benefits all the countries that use the vital artery that is the South China Sea” and that the rest is “bluster.” He also thanked the US for its “reaffirmation with greater clarity” of its commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty. “In the Southeast Asian context, that translates to keeping the peace and maintaining stability without pointless distractions. Thank you,” he said. Palace spokesman Harry Roque immediately responded and quoted President Rodrigo Duterte’s remark in September last year before the United Nations General Assembly, where he said the Philippines “firmly reject[s] attempts to undermine” the ruling. “The President in the UN said it (the

award) forms part of international law, and no one can diminish that,” Roque said in a press briefing. On July 12, 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that Beijing had no historic title over the South China Sea, as it claims. It also said China had interfered with traditional Philippine fishing rights at Scarborough Shoal and breached the Philippines’ sovereign rights by exploring for oil and gas near the Reed Bank, which is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. On the fifth anniversary of the arbitral tribunal ruling on July 12, State Secretary Antony Blinken repeated Washington’s commitment to protect the country during an armed attack against its public vessels or aircraft in the South China Sea.

He also cited the Hague-based court’s ruling that China has “no lawful claim” to the areas that fall within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. “The PRC (People’s Republic of China) and the Philippines, pursuant to their treaty obligations under the Law of the Sea Convention, are legally bound to comply with this decision,” Blinken said in his July 12 statement. “The United States reaffirms its July 13, 2020 policy regarding maritime claims in the South China Sea. We also reaffirm that an armed attack on Philippine armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft in the South China Sea would invoke US mutual defense commitments under Article IV of the 1951 US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty,” he added.

Domingo issued the warning two days after San Juan Rep. Ronaldo Zamora said he got two doses of “bootleg” Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in December last year, even though the country only began its vaccination program in March. He added that he was immunodeficient and that doctors told him he should get two booster shots from Pfizer-BioNTech. “Cases can be filed against the doctors and importers and distributors because it is illegal to allow the use of unregistered products,” Domingo said in Filipino. The FDA approved the compassionate use of the Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine in February for the benefit of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) members. In June, the FDA granted the vaccine an emergency use authorization (EUA). Domingo said that recipients of unregistered vaccines are not liable under the law. The Department of Health (DOH), meanwhile, said it is investigating reports that some people received COVID-19 booster shots even though it has not recommended those. “We want to find out where the vaccines came from. We also want to find out... why they received the booster,” Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an interview with Teleradyo. Vergeire said medical workers would face sanctions if the anti-virus jabs came from the government vaccination sites. Vergeire reminded the public that the DOH was not yet recommending the use of booster shots. “We don’t have sufficient evidence to give an appropriate recommendation for booster shots, because studies conducted internationally and here locally are not yet complete,” she said in Filipino. As of July 11, the Philippines has administered more than 13 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, of which more than 9.6 million were given as first dose.

“There are people who keep on denying that they will run, but their faces and names are all over the billboards and tarpaulins. VP Leni is focused on her work,” he said. Robredo tied at third place with two other possible presidential candidates in the Pulse Asia poll, which was topped by President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. “We remain confident, when, and if, she decides to run for President, the numbers will be there. The fight has not yet started,” Gutierrez said. Robredo also took a swipe against

popular politicians who as early as now were already eyeing the 2022 elections. Although Robredo did not name politicians, she said it would be better if they would instead focus on responding to COVID-19 cases. The vice president added that amid the increase of COVID-19 cases in many areas, it would be more prudent if politicians would seriously pay attention to the health crisis instead of focusing on national elections. “I hope that politicians will focus on what matters most—to lessen the blow of the virus and help Filipinos survive the pandemic,” Robredo said.

Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia will preside over the meeting that was called following the issuance of Executive Order No. 138 by President Rodrigo Duterte which supports the full devolution of certain national government services to local government units beginning next year. “We thank President Duterte for mapping out the implementation guidelines for the devolution of services to local

governments,” Leonardia said. “Now is the time for both levels of government to collaborate and ensure that plans are aligned and important government functions are properly turned over to LGUs so we can better serve our constituencies,” he added. The event will invite key officials from the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of the

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Though the vaccination priority is the NCR Plus 8, if the economy opens up, the whole country will benefit, he said. The Philippines administered over 375,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, its highest daily output so far. Earlier this week, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez said achieving herd immunity by the end of the year remains a huge challenge as only 4.5 percent of the target population have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “We have administered so far 13,196,282 vaccines. Of that number, we have given the first dose to 9,669,940 or 12.44 percent of our target population. For the second dose, we have only full-vaccinated 3,526,342 or about 4.54 percent of our target. So, achieving herd immunity by the end of the year remains a huge challenge,” Galvez said during President Rodrigo Duterte’s public address late Monday evening. The government initially targeted vaccinating 60 percent to 70 percent of the population or about 70 million people to achieve herd immunity. However, the tight global vaccine supply has forced health experts to shift the target toward population protection, which entails vaccinating 58 million people in highly urbanized areas. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said achieving herd immunity is the ultimate goal, but it will depend on the arrival of vaccines. With Tuesday’s vaccination record, the country is getting closer to its goal of 500,000 jabs a day, Duque said. The country has so far administered a total of 14 million doses, Duque also said. The health chief said about 10 million people have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while some 4 million have completed both shots. The Philippines received an additional 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese firm Sinovac on Wednesday morning. Other vaccine brands expected to arrive this month include Sputnik V, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Less than 1 percent of almost 12 million recipients of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines reported experiencing a side effect, a member of the DOH technical advisory group said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates and Oman. Restrictions that were to expire July 15 have been extended to July 31. The ban includes people traveling from Indonesia or those who have been in that country within the last 14 days preceding their arrival in the Philippines. Passengers already in transit from Indonesia within 14 days immediately preceding arrival to the Philippines, who arrive before July 16 may still be allowed to enter the country. However, these passengers will be required to undergo a full 14-day facility quarantine even after getting a negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) result. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III earlier said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) recommended a travel ban from Indonesia, which is battling a worsening surge in COVID-19 infections. Reports said Indonesia has recorded 47,899 new infections as of Tuesday, bringing its total number of infections to 2.6 million. It also reported 864 new deaths, pushing its COVID-19 death toll to over 68,000. The Philippines has so far reported a total of 19 cases of the Delta variant, which was first detected in India. The Delta coronavirus variant is

PH... From A1 States’ “open support” for the 2016 landmark ruling that invalidated China’s sweeping claims under its socalled nine-dash line map in the South China Sea. “[W]e welcome the United States’ open support for the 2016 Arbitral Award. It is binding international law and the most authoritative application of UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) on the maritime entitlements of features in the South China Sea,” Foreign Secretary Teodro Locsin Jr. said in his intervention at the Special Association of Southeast Asian (Asean)-US Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Marcos... From A1 The survey conducted from June 7 to 16 showed Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte – Carpio taking up the number one slot in the list, with 32 percentage points. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno placed second with 29 percent. Marcos got the third spot after the respondents gave him 18 percentage points. Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao, on the other hand, was in fourth place with a 13 percent score.

Indonesia new ‘epicenter of Asia’ as virus cases skyrocket

‘PDP-Laban... From A1 Duterte is set to attend the Cusiorganized meeting of the PDP-Laban Cusi wing on July 17. Senator Aquilino Pimentel III and Pacquiao, acting president, consistently said they would not attend the

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The survey appears to be important, a political analyst said, since the names of Duterte – Carpio, Moreno and Pacquiao are “hot items” every day in the media. Marcos, on the other hand, got hit by the media only on matters connected with his electoral protest against the supposed highly irregular victory of Robredo, the analyst said. “Marcos has no government position,” the source said, adding that Marcos consistently placed either on the second or third place in all the presidential surveys that started last December, 2020.

Leni... From A1 most prefer red presidential bet was “respectable.” Barry Gutierrez, Robredo’s spokesperson, said the Vice President “has paid no attention to the frantic positioning” for the 2022 polls. “VP Leni’s numbers are respectable considering that she has been focused on working on COVID-19 response initiatives and has paid no attention to the frantic positioning for 2022 at all,” he maintained.

VIRUS-WRACKED Indonesia posted record daily infections topping 54,000 on Wednesday as the highly infectious Delta variant rips across the archipelago, catapulting it ahead of India as Asia’s COVID-19 epicenter. The Southeast Asian nation has been battered by a virus explosion that overwhelmed hospitals, leaving scores to die at home, while desperate relatives hunt for oxygen tanks to treat the sick. On Wednesday, Indonesia’s health ministry posted its highest-ever 54,517 new cases and 991 deaths in 24 hours – recent daily mortality rates are as high as 10 times the numbers in early June. But the official data is widely believed to be a severe undercount due to low testing rates and poor contact tracing. “Indonesia could become the epicenter of the pandemic, but it’s already the epicenter of Asia,” said Dicky Budiman, an Indonesian epidemiologist at Australia’s Griffith University. “If you look at the population difference between India and Indonesia... then the pandemic is far more serious than in India.” Indonesia’s real number of daily cases could be topping 100,000 a day and threaten to double by the end of the month with as many as 2,000 daily virus deaths, Budiman warned. India, which was battered by an eyewatering COVID wave earlier this year, was now reporting an average of about 44,000 daily cases and 1,028 deaths. But its population is almost five times that of the nearly 270 million people in Indonesia, which has about 141 cases per million people compared with around 29 cases per million in India, according to the website ourworldindata.org. AFP

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SC upholds dismissal of CHR official By Rey E. Requejo

LIFE-SAVING DOSES.

Another batch of 1 million doses of Sinovac vaccine arrives from Beijing via Cebu Pacific flight 5J 671, with Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., chief implementer of the National Task Force Against COVID-19, on hand to oversee the fresh shipment of life-saving doses. Galvez also expressed appreciation to the efforts of Cebu Pacific which has achieved a milestone, hitting its 10-million mark on the number of doses it has airlifted from China to the Philippines since April 2021.

Taguig starts Bakuna Nights for A4 workers By Joel E. Zurbano THE City of Taguig on Wednesday launched its Bakuna Nights, a special project initiated by Mayor Lino Edgardo Cayetano, aiming to accommodate workers who are unable to visit vaccination sites during the regular office hours. Cayetano said the city’s High Street Mega Vaccination Hub in Barangay Fort Bonifacio will be open for an evening schedule until midnight and they are planing to even expand this to a 24hour operating hub for those belonging to the A4 category, or persons working outside their residences. The event focused on several industries such as creative industries including artists and musicians working in cafes, restaurants and hotels, and self-employed artists. The local government invited workers in the events and entertainment industry and restobar owners and workers, which according to Cayetano, are “all economic drivers in the city.” “It also features live performances from local artists and performers in support of the informal entertainment sector whose livelihood was greatly affected by the pandemic,” said Cayetano. The city government can administer 8,000 jabs of vaccines throughout the city’s vaccination hubs daily. “With the addition of Bakuna Nights, more and more city residents and workers will be accommodated especially those unable to visit out vaccination sites during office hours,” the city chief executive said. The local government recently vaccinated around 100 employees of Shopee Philippines at the SM Aura Mega Vaccination Hub. Employees including human resources personnel, senior analysts, and administrative officers received their first jabs.

SSS releases P90.5-b EC benefits to members T By Rio N. Araja

HE Social Security System was able to disburse P90.52 billion worth of Social Security and Employees Compensation benefits during the first five months of 2021 with 3.46 million members, pensioners and their beneficiaries.

“Along with the rapidly increasing membership base is the constant rise of benefit releases to our qualified members, pensioners, and beneficiaries. This only shows that SSS remains true to its mandate of providing meaningful social security benefits to all working Filipinos, especially during times of contingencies,” president and chief executive officer Aurora Ignacio said in a statement. Benefit disbursements from January to May 2021 were higher by 13.3 percent from P79.93 billion during the same

period a year ago, the agency said. Out of the total benefit releases, 99 percent or P89.92 billion went to the social security benefits. The balance of P608 million went to EC benefit disbursements. Under the EC program, the SSS also distributed P426 million death benefits to 16,492 beneficiaries, P78 million disability benefits to 2,044 members, P98 million sickness benefits to 11,663 members, P2 million for medical services to 393 members, and P3 million in funeral

benefits to 114 claimants. Retirement payouts of P53.74 billion represented 60 percent of the entire benefit disbursements, benefiting more than 1.81 million pensioners. The SSS also released P23.72 billion in death benefits to 1.08 million claimants, P2.44 billion in disability benefits to 97,258 members, P5.99 billion maternity benefits to 157,132 female members, P1.44 billion in sickness benefits to 147,210 members, P1.96 billion funeral benefit to 84,530 claimants, and P642 million unemployment benefits to 47,764 members. The SSS also distributed P426 million death benefits to 16,492 beneficiaries, P78 million disability benefits to 2,044 members, P98 million sickness benefits to 11,663 members, P2 million for medical services to 393 members, and P3 million in funeral benefits to 114 claimants.

QC boasts 1m vax rollout feat

CEREMONIAL JAB. Presidential spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque and officers of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. witness a citizen receiving his jab during a ceremonial vaccination held inside the hope Christian High School in Binondo Manila, on July 14, 2021. Norman Cruz

Palace welcomes Senate probe into PCOO contract workers By Vito Barcelo MALACAÑANG on Wednesday welcomed the Senate call to look into the government hiring of 375 contractual personnel under the Presidential Communications Operations Office, which some lawmakers described as troll farms to discredit its critics. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque

made the gesture after 12 senators called for an investigation into the mass hiring of contractual of service under the PCOO headed by Secretary Martin Andanar, citing public funds are being used to finance troll farms. Senator Panfilo Lacson earlier revealed that an undersecretary has allegedly set up at least two troll farms throughout the country to discredit

critics of the administration and potential opponents in 2022. “We welcome the investigation that will be conducted by the Senate. The Senate is an independent branch of government that we cannot dictate on. So they can investigate all they want,” Roque added. The Senate call for probe came after the Commission on Audit flagged

the PCOO hiring of 375 contractual workers last year. Communications Undersecretary Kris Ablan confirmed COA’s report but insisted that the agency has no trolls, adding there are only 305 COS. He also defended the hiring of workers whose job is to accomplish “highly technical tasks.”

PH keeps Tier 1 rank in US anti-trafficking list THE Philippine retained its Tier 1 classification in the US government’s trafficking in persons (TIP) index as the Bureau of Immigration vowed to actively pursue its campaign to stop human trafficking in the country’s international ports. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente hailed the 2021 Trafficking in Persons report of the US State Department which affirmed that the Philippines fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. “For the sixth year in a row, the Philippines managed to retain its Tier 1 ranking in the annual TIP report. We in the Bureau of Immigration will not waver in our resolve to combat this menace to our society and the world,” Morente said in a statement.

A Tier 1 is the highest ranking, which indicates that a government has made efforts to address the problem of human trafficking, and meets the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000’s minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. To maintain a Tier 1 ranking, governments need to demonstrate appreciable progress each year in combatting trafficking. The Philippines shares the same ranking as 27 other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States. Morente underscored the important role that the BI performs in the fight against trafficking as immigration officers constitute the last line of defense in preventing the departure of trafficking victims at the ports of exit. Vito Barcelo

THE Supreme Court has affirmed the implementation of the dismissal order issued by the Office of the Ombudsman against former Commission on Human Rights Commissioner Cecilia Rachel Quisumbing after it found her administratively liable for direct bribery, graft and grave misconduct. In a decision, the SC dismissed the petition of Quisumbing seeking to nullify her dismissal from government service. “Contrary to Quisumbing’s assertion, the Ombudsman need not issue a separate order for the implementation of its August 28, 2014 Joint Resolution, precisely because the Ombudsman Rules of Procedure already ordain the immediate implementation thereof,” the high court ruled. “Since the joint resolution is immediately executory, respondents did not commit grave abuse of discretion when they issued the assailed memoranda. In fact, they were simply following the law and giving due respect to the orders of the Ombudsman,” it said. Quisumbing had asked the high tribunal to set aside the September 24, 2014 memorandum issued by former Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa and the October 1, 2014 memorandum issued by former CHR chairman Loreta Ann Rosales. These issuances implemented the Ombudsman’s August 28, 2014 joint resolution which imposed on Quisumbing the penalty of dismissal. Quisumbing argued that the issuances trample upon the constitutional powers and independence of the CHR and the Ombudsman. She argued that the assailed memoranda constituted an “undue executive control or interference” upon the constitutional independence of the CHR. The petitioner also claimed that the memoranda usurped the “sole prerogative” of the Ombudsman to order the immediate implementation of its decisions. She noted that under the Office of the Ombudsman Administrative Order No. 17, the immediate executory effect of the Ombudsman’s decisions applies only to appeals, and not to motions for reconsideration.

BAMBOO CHAIRS. Furniture shop worker applies varnish to bamboo chairs at a shop on Congressional Road, Barangay H-2, Dasmarinas City, Cavite on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The price of a bamboo chair ranges fromP3,000 to P3,500. Gil Calinga

THE Quezon City government has already administered over 1 million total vaccine doses since the start of its vaccination program in March. Mayor Joy Belmonte credited the success of the city’s vaccination program to its fleet of health-care workers, volunteers and auxiliary personnel. “From our police officers who ensure that the vaccine supply is secure from the warehouse to the sites, the doctors, nurses and other medical workers who screen patients and administer the vaccine doses, up to the volunteers who marshal our sites, distribute forms, and clean up after, and the encoders who record our patients’ data individually — the continuous success of our program is due to your unwavering efforts. We are truly grateful for your service to our QCitizens,” she said. As of July 13, at least 1,013,988 jabs have been rolled out. Of this number, 686,311 or 40.37 percent of the 1.7 million target population have received their first doses while 327,677 or 19.28 percent of the same target are fully protected after receiving their second doses. The QCProtektodo Vaccination Program has been constantly improving with the help and support of many stakeholders, including malls, homeowners’ associations, religious groups, medical organizations, schools and universities, government agencies, private sector groups and business establishments. Over the past weeks, the vaccination program has consistently reached recordhigh numbers, Belmonte said. Last June 23, the city government posted a new record by administering over 45,000 vaccines in one day. “The key has always been a whole of city approach where all stakeholders, public and private, join hands to collaborate on this program. Through this, we are confident we will reach our goal of population protection in the coming months for as long as soon as vaccine supply stabilizes,” she said. Different vaccine brands, such as Sinovac, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Gamaleya and Moderna, have been administered to members of the A1-A5 priority groups. Belmonte said whenever there is enough supply of vaccines, the city government could operate around 50 vaccination sites simultaneously. Rio Araja

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TURNOVER. Tingog Party-List Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez (center), in partnership with the Department of Health represented by Health Facilities Enhancement Program Director Mari Jemma Quinto (3rd from right) turns over three Mobile Dental Vehicles for the Babatngon Leyte Rural Health Unit led by Mayor Maria Fe Rondina (4th from left), Tolosa Leyte Rural Health Unit led by Mayor Maria Ofelia Alcantara (4th from right) and for Tacloban City Hospital. Also pictured are Tingog Party-list, DOH, and Tolosa LGU staff. Ver Noveno

COA: P6.8B IN WORKS INCOMPLETE

AFP flagged for stalled projects By Rio N. Araja

HE Commission on Audit called the attention of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for 41 modernization projects worth a total of P6.8 billion that have not been completed within the contract period. In a 2020 audit, state auditors cited that nine other AFP projects worth P940 million were suspended, and that a P12-million project was terminated. COA also noted in its audit report that 22 AFP modernization projects remain unfinished as of June 30 this year. Apart from the COVID-19 pandemic, COA credited the projects’ delay to the failure to secure permits that “could

have been anticipated or resolved during the early stages of project planning and implementation.” The AFP acknowledged the delays in the projects but said it has completed P114.6 billion worth of projects since the start of the AFP modernization program, while projects worth P381 billion are ongoing. “This was the result of unforeseeable circumstances, issues with licenses, clearances and site possessions, and

some due to constraints by the manufacturers or contractors themselves,” Navy Capt. Jonathan Zata, AFP public affairs office chief, said in a statement on Wednesday. The AFP assured the public that liquidated damages were imposed, performance bonds were confiscated, and contracts were terminated due to the delays. COA also flagged the AFP for the procurement of projects, equipment, supplies and services through the Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC) amounting to P582 million that had also been unimplemented or undelivered as of the end of 2020. “This defeats the purpose of availing the services of PITC in a timely manner to hasten project implementation,” state

auditors said. They recommended that the AFP urge the PITC to fast-track the procurement, delivery, and completion of the remaining items, or otherwise demand for a refund to be remitted to the Bureau of Treasury. “We are further (making improvements) to expedite the implementation of these delayed projects. We have already noted important lessons so that it won’t happen in future projects,” Zata said. He added that these reported delays only represent about 1.37 percent of the total worth of projects. “Generally, the AFP is meeting its targets in its AFP modernization procurement projects, but we are still working to do better,” Zata said.

DOLE pause on deployment to Israel lifted THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday has lifted the suspension on the deployment of Filipino workers to Israel. In a memorandum, DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III directed Labor Attaché Rodolfo Gabasan of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Israel to implement the lifting of the order effective immediately. The lifting of the temporary suspension of deployment was based on the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “In the interest of service and based on the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs to withdraw the temporary suspension of departure of OFWs to Israel as there have been low level incidents between the Israel Defense Force and Palestinian militant groups since the Hamas ceasefire took effect on May 21, 2021, you are hereby instructed to effect the lifting of the suspension of the temporary departure of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to Israel effective immediately,” it added.

DAR set to parcel CCLOAs via order THE Department of Agrarian Reform on Wednesday said it has issued guidelines to fast track the parcelization of collective certificate of land ownership award (CCLOAs) and its eventual generation, registration, and issuance of individual computerized titles (c-Titles) to farmer-beneficiaries through Administrative Order No. 1 of 2021. “This move is in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s marching orders for the department to finish the land acquisition and distribution balance by 2024, distribute all government-owned lands and parcel the collective CLOAs to the farmer-beneficiaries,” Secretary John Castriciones said. Pursuant to Section 25 of the Republic Act No. 6657 as amended by Section 10 of RA No. 9700, DAR is mandated to immediately undertake the parcelization of CCLOAs over lands that are not collectively farmed or operated in an integrated manner. Rio N. Araja

1 MILLION JABS. SM Supermalls administered its 1 millionth COVID -19 vaccine dose during its ceremonial event at the SM Mega Trade Hall in Mandaluyong, as the mall chain was the first single partner of the government to reach a million jabs. Pictured are SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, IATF testing czar Sec. Vince Dizon, MMDA Chairman Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mandaluyong Mayor Carmelita Abalos, and McDonald ‘s Philippines Managing Director Margot Torres, representing the Task Force T3 consortium. Manny Palmero

Bill filed to honor soldiers who died in C-130 crash A RESOLUTION has been filed at the House of Representatives urging the lower chamber to honor soldiers who died or were injured in the July 4 Air Force C-130 plane crash in Sulu as “fallen heroes.” Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez filed House Resolution 1957, as he noted that the soldiers should be honored as heroes because they were “on their way to Sulu to

join the fight against terrorism.” They were to be deployed with the 11th Army Division in the province to be in the frontline in fighting the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group, he said. He said the soldiers’ superiors attest to their “heroism and bravery.” Four crash victims are Rodriguez’s constituents in Cagayan de Oro. The lawmaker has promised assistance for them.

Forty nine soldiers died while an additional 46 suffered varying degrees of injuries in what is considered the deadliest aviation accident in Philippine military history. Three civilians on the ground also died. In another resolution, Rodriguez asked the House to thank residents of Patikul, Sulu, who are mostly Tausugs, who helped rescue and recover the dead and injured in the C-130 crash. Maricel V. Cruz

Romualdezes help turn over DOH mobile dental vehicles TINGOG party-list Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin G. Romualdez, and officials of the Department of Health (DoH) turned over on Wednesday three Mobile Dental Vehicles (MDVs) to Leyte local officials to bring quality dental care closer to the remotest barangays and help boost people’s confidence and self-esteem. The Romualdez couple expressed gratitude to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III for his “malasakit” in responding to the dental needs of their constituents through the mobile dental buses that were donated to Babatngon Leyte Rural Health Unit, Tolosa Leyte Rural Health Unit, and Tacloban City Hospital. “We thank Secretary Duque and his officials for their steadfast support to our relentless efforts to bring smile to our constituents,” Rep. Yedda Romualdez, chairperson of the House committee on welfare of children, said after attending the event at the DoHNonpariel Warehouse in Bagumbayan, Taguig City. “This project is not just about having a good set of teeth, but also to help them boost their confidence and selfesteem,” she added. Romualdez said the Mobile Dental Vehicles are expected to reach the remotest barangays to serve the poorest of the poor. “We are happy now that dental procedures may be conducted through these mobile facilities. These vehicles with dentists on board will visit the remotest barangays in Leyte where people may have no access to this very essential healthcare,” she said. The female legislator added that she and her husband wanted to bring dental services accessible and closer to the people like their other programs and projects. Maricel V. Cruz

SONA 2021 microsite launched By Maricel V. Cruz THE House of Representatives on Wednesday launched a dedicated website that provides verified information about President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said the new website contains not only the latest news and updates about the President’s sixth and final SONA, but also the legislative accomplishments of the Duterte administration. “President Duterte has actually accomplished a lot in the past five years he was in office, and this website will bear all those achievements,” Velasco pointed out. A microsite of the official webpage of the House of Representatives, congress.gov.ph/sona2021, serves as a repository of relevant data pertaining to President Duterte’s public address slated for July 26. In the coming days, the website will also contain the Legislative Performance Report of the House and select speeches delivered by members of the 18th Congress as compiled in the book titled, “In the Name of the People.” The online platform also carries the one and a half-minute videos prepared by each of the more than 200 district and party-list representatives who have joined the campaign called “Sa Lahat ng Pagbabago, Salamat Pangulo!” (A Pre-SONA Tribute by the 18th Congress). The campaign—spearheaded by the Speaker and launched last July 5 on the official Facebook page of the House—features the priority programs, projects and policies implemented in the different legislative districts and development sectors across the country since President Duterte assumed office in 2016.

375 Navotas PWD students get cash allowance By Jun David THE City Government of Navotas has started the distribution of cash allowance to special education (SPED) students. Some 375 beneficiaries of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Students Educational Assistance/Scholarship received their January to May cash allowance worth P2,500. Of this number, 341 are elementary students, 12 are in high school, and 22 are currently enrolled in Navotas Polytechnic College. Under the scholarship, Navotas provides PWD students with P500 monthly educational assistance or P5,000 per academic year.

The scholars, on the other hand, are expected to attend at least 90% of the allotted school days per school year and actively participate in their respective classes. “This school year has been difficult for our learners, especially those who are differently-abled. We hope that through the educational assistance, we were able to lessen their worries and help them cope with the challenges brought about by the pandemic,” Mayor Toby Tiangco said. Applicants to the program need to be Navoteños or at least one of their parents/guardians are bonafide residents and registered voters in Navotas. They should be enrolled in a public school or any SPED school within the city.

POPCOM PLAQUE. Tabaco City Mayor Krisel Lagman (right) receives the plaque of appreciation from Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) Region V, represented by Regional Director Joyce Dela Paz Hilvano and Josephine Chua, after a virtual discussion on local strategies in mitigating teenage pregnancies. Norman Cruz

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Pasig, Taguig, the municipality of Pateros the passage of the President’s tax reform sector can get their act together. received vaccinations of Sinopharm’s vacWe therefore ask: How did he get this ernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start from Road 10 (R10) tration, which five years ago upheld the waters. of the conglomerate San Miguel Corporacases of severe adverse effects or infection. months. against him; another strike and he will be, tightening? be allowed to milk and authorities nearly every week freedom eased by a presidential were proven right. As turnover neared, Caymaintained different with each term-sharing agreement with Rep. Velasco is provided with natal care facilities. started in its own country. Wejust ap- for a new highway on top of the existing EDSA. Pasig, Taguig, and the municipality of Pateros sector can get their act together. nations of Sinopharm’s vaca new highway on top of the existing EDSA. Pasig, Taguig, and the municipality of Pateros sector can get their act together. nations of Sinopharm’s vacon for this country’s second-highest position. man Emeritus, Editorial Board The expressway expected to provide an ch-needed direct link between eastern The expressway is expected to provide an uch-needed direct link between eastern University Belt area, San Juan, Buendia, sig her lawthe Reina Mae ais three-day furlough to running mate in the 2016 presidential elections. Marinduque and headed the provincial chapter Reina Nasino, a human rights River died of pneumonia, the authorities had The expressway iswould expected to provide anMae a within much-needed direct link between eastern government soon enough. Ramon Ang earliLaguna de Bay to Manila Bay, through RUDY increased demand for oil, and theruns memin, say, the next five 10 years? IMPACT hubs Makati, Ortigas, and Bonifacio Global be leading aChina historic effort totobring the Pasig dewere passed into law. 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Here, he Committee on Energy. But this body does not Female Dormitory. The hospital where Reina Mae shown some compassion and human These are not the actions of a larity CEO. terminating at C6. ng be allowed to express breast milk and auth decency and allowed Rolando G. Estabillo Publisher the Chinese are showing us. ernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start from Radial Road 10 (R10) of the conglomerate San Miguel Corporaadverse effects or infection. ernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start from Radial Road 10 (R10) ofthe the San Miguel Corporaerproved adverse effects orlight infection. City. back to health.” we hope theresponded government and SMC can young, the Pasig River had been synonyCity. rRussia, back to health.” neippines and to the jurisprudence onher the for Cayetano, not this country’s second-highest position. City. River back to health.” Rep. Velasco. 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Estabillo Publisher the time comes for the agreement to be scurrying to the Family Code of the Philselected as a major political party’s candidate was the most obvious: Its interest rate Baldwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Rolando G. Estabillo Publisher Lino M. Santos Chief Photographer weaknesses of our society as well. Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor primary goal, butwhere we cannot let theMae situa- shown some compassion and human Maybe this is what the government rights are important to some people. The hospital Reina be allowed to express breast milk and authorities nearly every week freedom eased by a presidential to do away with government licenRolando RolandoG. G.Estabillo EstabilloPublisher Publisher Board Member & Chief Legal Adviser hief Justice Reynato S. Puno vote into Adelle public office. was officially ratified last Tuesday at ualthis tightening, with all the implications ippines and tonation’s jurisprudence onyouth. the for country’s second-highest position. er Chief Justice Reynato S.the Puno Board Member & Chief Legal Adviser policy. The monetary authority Opinion Editor tion paralyze the education of our Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor In the end,downside whether we or not, selve Ramonchito L.Chua Tomeldan Managing Editor fulfilled. M. Valmorida Circulation Manager should study. her Coming up with alterA minor of like this itpractice Honor Blanco Cabie Nightpleading Editor Ramonchito L.the Tomeldan Managing Editor ynato S.S.meaning Puno Board Member & Legal Adviser ynato Puno Board Member &Chief Chief Legal Adviser sure examinations. This would mean ae is and the Edgar gave birth recommended the baby kindness, why were Reina M be given access to clean lactation no less. A very good example of this what the Sessionfor Hall of daughter’s the House ofrelease, Repre- pardon, of the family home. That decision clearly displeased President of Anita F. Grefal Treasury Manager of such a policy action on economy’s In this case, it was even more elabHonor Blanco Cabie Night Editor The enrollment of children lies within Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor L. Tomeldan Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. EñanoManaging AssociateEditor Editors brought its F.basic to the G.Ramonchito we deserve the kind of government that what Anita Grefal interest Treasuryrate Manager native requirements like prescribed however, is the problem of elitism Rolando Estabillo Publisher Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors that those who studied law, medicine, COVID-19 transmission remains the infant denied the same? nch be kept with her mother, said To the great consternation andDeinla. disgust President Duterte—the broker of the agreefacilities inside the Manila Jail but to no avail. If have a convicted killer couldwhich be just happened in theEmil Speakership row sentatives. This demonstrates, beyond Anita Treasury Manager AnitaF.F.Grefal Grefal Treasury Manager recovery prospects? orate, solemn and ceremonial because P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board the discretion of parents and children. her R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Lino M. Santos Chief Photographer Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Associate Editors Jimbo Owen Gulle CityCity Editor Chin Wong/Ray S.Eñano Eñano Associate Editors lowest level in its history—2 percent. we with the kind of politicians we al Adviser Baldwin periods for on-the-job training or some we all want to eliminate. A solution to the ti Baldwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Lino M.country Santos Chief Photographer primary goal, butlegitimacy we cannotReina let Velasco’s the situaJoyce Pangco Pañares NewsFemale Editor accounting, engineering, nursing and of the Filipino people, Comelec accepted Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor ment —who wanted nothing to stand in the Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor between Alan Peter Cayetano and Lord any doubt, the of However, let me emphasize that educathe President of the was a The answer is a clear No. The econDormitory. The hospital where Mae shown some compassion and human Adelle Chua News Opinion dwin Felipe Head—Ad Solutions dwinR. R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Lino Chief Edgar M.lowering Valmorida Circulation Manager vote into public office. Joyce Pañares Editor LinoM. M.Santos Santos ChiefPhotographer Photographer But the cost of money would JoycePangco Pangco Pañares News EditorEditor fulfil kind of apprenticeship program. Perthis as someone suggested is to simply tion paralyze the education of our youth. theEdgar argument of Cayetano and approved Adelle Chua Opinion Editor way of timely approval by Congress of the Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor others will no longer be required to Chin Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors M. Valmorida Circulation Manager tionwork still holds prime importance in lithe omy’s Allanrecovery Velasco. It should Opinion not ended witness election. Even Alan Peter Cayetano was kindness, to the agreement. A document prospects, nothave exactly and Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the gave birth recommended thewithin baby why example were Reina Mae A very good of this is what not if there was insufficient Adelle Chua Editor Adelle Chua Opinion Editor In M. Circulation Manager M.Valmorida Valmorida Circulation Manager haps a student upon enrollment for a grade the exams with pass or fail. There The enrollment of children lies hislives and Joyce his wife’s candidacy. cyni- General Appropriations for 2021. M. Santos Chief Photographer Pangco Pañares Many News Editor take government licensure exams of children. the Lino wayat itthis did,point, if Act onlymust the forced towith accept reality. Emil P.term-sharing Juradofirst Chairman Emeritus, EditorialSo, Board was even signed. it was not only to a be ebullient come her infant denied the same? 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agreement wasdecision honored withoutChairman them handshake What happened in the camps of the that sealed BSP’s coming making. The between Alan Peter Lord P. Jurado Emeritus, Board Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus,Editorial Editorial Boardthe deal which However, let me to emphasize that educaBSP number measures Comelec did not oninhis agreement withitEmil Rep. Velasco, Alan whatAlans program pursue. If the stu- the anticipated top Cayetano ten list and anymore. c, our pointed 2021enacted budget, aIcommissioners call on toof the governPredictably, his statement was met tion having to fight out. The squabbling two also gave us an opportunity economy is still taking baby steps toward still holds prime importance in the Allan Velasco. It should not have ended intended to ensure that the banks have want to offend the man who three years Peter alienated all sensible, right-thinking Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board rry on ment to provide the necessary support dent chooses non-licensure exam Only those who will pass will get their between twoCPI camps the last cou- with a chorus of objections. One of lives to compare the acontrasting leadership recovery. A the rising andasainpower-hundepreciating of children. the waypublished it did, if only the term-sharing was the running mate of President who now see him plenty of alternative cash to lendlearning to business enter- Filipinos hrough earlier to the modalities program, the course will be five years names or announced. With them is the Chief Justice of the Suple of weeks was embarrassing to say styles of the two House leaders. Former AS THE country continues to grapAs Congress continues to discuss the peso are not to be taken lightly, but if it agreement was school honoredbragging without rights them Duterte. gry, overly ambitious and who is anything Departimplemented the DepEd. While we and prises willing by to brave the pandemic. this, even the nd Rodrigo Legislative branches is all a myth. Court who said pandemic, that the least. Certainly, it damaged theand rep- preme Speaker Cayetano, fartoas the I cangovernsee, is ple with the doctrine COVID-19 our 2021 budget, I callason The of the thegovcomes to a choice between harming With Alan, native Chief but trustworthy. awaitthe forsuccessful the development of aof cure and There having to fight Bello, it out. without The squabbling among these campaigns were the progreswill disappear. probably ecis no of such thing in this democrateducational system strives to carry on ment to provide the necessary support ernment must ensure that prospective utation the House. the consummate political operator and learn- his wife and his brother, Taguig City had vaccine to this COVID-19, we have to Strike 1 and Strike 2 have been called not harming the economy’s recovery, let between the two camps in the last couseparation of powers sive reduction of the RRR (required intending it, seems to have created a miour ic land of ours. Look at the way the two providing education to students through He should to the alternative learning modalities Considering that a congressman’s a go-getter. These traits are necessary lawyers must be qualified before they ion of effectively adapt toratio) the new normal, City. and And if we become letare against Speaker Alan Peter it be thenow-former latter, unreservedly. ple tempest. of weeksBut wasweembarrassing to from say ofCayetano banks, which freed nor have is notall heard the usreserve leaders defer to will thethe President. various learning modalities. The Departimplemented by thefar DepEd. While the we and is a myth in this term is only three years, term-sharif one wants to go and survive can practice their profession. odules, to the new normal, we cannot notadapt forgettoAlan’s sister, Pia, who suc- House Cayetano. Strike 3 and he be out. The IT IS true what they say that the kind Legislative branches a myth. participate in this Monetary policy must remain the least. Certainly, it damaged the repbillions of bank deposits with The theneed BSP, of Education alternative the development of country. a cure and him anymore asthing to the why he olthem thatdid they will where cessfully set aside the fact thatSenate. students ingof agreement inThe 2019 notGenmake ofment rough for political jungle in this returned to the Fil- to Both question is, whatadmitted will Honorable Considering thatinprovided this issue is necinti- await politics we have thismodular country There is no such in reasons this democratcountry. accommodative for now. utation ofwith the House. modes of education—the learnand the reclassification of the certain bank vaccine to this COVID-19, we have to debate he has started came out the suggestion in the first nd ipino his orders. This says a lot. classes continue learning. budget re- follow people now had While Cayetanos coming tleman from Taguig City do for Strike 3? much sense. Those involved in brok- essarily Lord Allan Velasco, on the othmately related tothe education, it is reflects character of inexour land of ours. Look way the two Considering that ata the congressman’s ing which involves the distribution of adapt to the new normal, and if we are icplace. radio, mains open for amendments, I urge our Inering He should participate a bit more a very unusual the deal should Congressional have known that society. er hand, is low key and prefers to plicable why the Secretary of Educais also true modules, that the to adapt to the new normal, we cannot House defer to the President. term isleaders only three years, the term-sharprinted Itcopies of equally self-learning legislators to of take meeting in the debate that he created because ot, selves to abide by the in nature, Celebrity Sports in conditions human being what Plaza it is, splitoperate quietly. He does notneed speak tion was not asked for her opinion. She set strengths and weaknesses of our polBoth of them admitted that they will and the blended/online learning where aside the fact that students to ing agreement in 2019 did not make into upon consideration instead of the four-year program that there are valid reasons for some modihat what has been stipulated City last Monday, Lord Allan when Quezon ting three years for two Speakers will itics more than he hasWhile to. When he was should have been enough between two should be at the forefront in this debate. students will be able to attend classes are essentially the strengths and follow his orders. This says a lot. continue learning. the budget remuch sense. Those involved in brokneeds of the ed- Velasco was elected House Speaker and will require anamendments, exam. is very much fications in theunusual system. Congressional we the time comes for thethe agreement to be end up not satisfying either of the two weaknesses being nominated last It Monday, honorable There was asuggest signed except thatpeople. are done via radio, mains open for I urgethere our For instance, the society DepEd can ofclasses our as well. In athevery ering deal should have known that us remain ucation sector, espelike doing a graduate course. One can The world is changing as they was officially ratified last Tuesday at fulfilled. as shown in the political drama we just was a lot of talk about bringing back television, or online legislators to take document. other certification processes that can In the end, whether we like it or not, meeting in Celebrity Sports in cially those teachers human nature, being what it Plaza is, splitselves to abide by the conditions of nt choose whether to go for a program say and we must change with it. It is hatandIn this case, it was and Hall of the of Repreplatforms. into consideration witnessed. What canHouse one really do in 15 we the dignity and the lost glory of the even more elabWhen former Speaker Cayetano susbe adopted instead ofgovernment only relyingthat on what students belong- the Session deserve the kind of Quezon City last Monday, Lord Allan ting three years for two Speakers will has been stipulated upon when transmission remains the Sinceexaminations. thesession begin- forIfabout theor needs of the edthattime requires a thesis a program therefore for the government and ow sentatives. This demonstrates, or 21 months? The agreement reminds House. Whether demeanor orate, solemn and ceremonial because erate. pended the a month ing in poor income COVID-19 written we look at we the the Today, the pandemic hasbeyond forced we have with the kind of politicians elected House Speaker end up was nottime satisfying either of the and two comes forhis the quiet agreement tothat be Velasco Let us remain goal, but we cannot let the situaning October of classes, we ucation sector, espedoes not require one but still earn a deother stakeholders to come together ord the President of thefamilies any doubt, the legitimacy of Velasco’s me of the ritual during every election and new leadership style will serve country and wasthose a primary last 6 which in the light of percentage of those schools to the conduct classes vote into public office.passing these gov- fulfilled. was officially ratified lastdrama Tuesday at as shown in the political we just paralyze education of agreement our through youth. have seen students cially those teachers in far-flung areas. I tion gree. Even United States where and study Hall newofways forreally the purpose ded witness to the agreement. election. Even Peterlearning, Cayetano was for ernment of candidates signing an well in in thethe remaining months be- the A document patient and him what happened lastexams, Monday and Tueslicensure the number blended and Alan distance which A very good example of this is what Session theone House ofdo Reprewitnessed. What can in 15 In this case, it was even more elaband teachers alike The enrollment of children lies within and students belongthe practice havehave been of to The the new realities of the honest elections, only to faceviolate just fore the 2022 elections,there we will ng was even signed. So, urge forced accept reality. could be interpreted as it wasthe notlegislators only a the isday, low. Intheir theonly Barthe exams for lawyers, is fair fartoand different from traditional or adapting 21 months? agreement reminds happened in Speakership rowa orate, This demonstrates, beyond considerate. solemnoriginated, and ceremonial sharing plight ing in poor because income sentatives. discretion of parents and children. of thehandshake to funnelthat adequate to education it. Why? Because no candidate wants to to wait and see. changes in the kind of exams given and times. There are, after all, many ways em What happened in the camps of the preemptive strike, the President took sealed funds the deal which However, itinisadapting even much lower. Thisand lowLord rate the President of the to-face let classes. The willingness me doubt, of the the ritual during every election Alan Cayetano legitimacy of Velasco’s toPeter these families and was thosea any me emphasize that educa-of between country eat up being cheated. In his first speech as the House administered. of maintaining the quality of the workng for to address existing and future problems tion two end Alans also gave us an opportunity notice because the move had the potennew learning of passing should ordinarily trigger in far-flung areas. I election. of candidates signing an Cayetano agreementwas for still holds prime importance in the Allan Velasco. It moshould not have endeda witness to the agreement. Even Alan Peter A document or stu- and make learning a sustainable activity we try go deeper, itleadership is not really the Speaker, he made some promises about forced It even is about timeSo, we other force while maximizing the utilization uto compare thetocontrasting tial ofto delaying passage of the dalities. agree that urge the not legislators lives ofIfchildren. study out the reasons why2021 and was fair and honest elections, to violate way itIfind did, ifthe only the term-sharing to accept reality. only rvices while in quarantine. signed. itexplored was onlyala of is atthe stake. agreement change, andfunds He haswith 21 ternatives and beunity. so to fixated of available human aycom-AS THE ofsimple the twobecause House Former government budget. the House pursuingcorrective education inHe thetold middle of the handshake There are leaders. as many to funnelservice adequate education country continues to grapAsthat Congress continues towhat discuss it.What Why?happened Because no candidate to institute measures. The responsibility of supporting the styles was honored without them inresources. the campswants of the that not sealed the deal which EARLY this month, the World Bank Ambition and control of funds are but months to fulfill these promises. Whethpandemic is quite a challenging feat for to address existing and future problems in no uncertain terms to get their act towritten exams. One casualty of this pSpeaker Cayetano, as far as I can see, is ple with the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2021 budget, I call on to the governThethedoctrine of the years released education ofresults our children does not soleend up being cheated. But as far as I know, no study has having to fight it out. The squabbling two Alans also gave us an opportunity opportunities to of its assessment of both education providers and for stulearning sustainable activity two the many reasons why itand is not ever er hemake can are pull the themaborderline off and change the system strives As to carry on it ment to of provide the necessary support gether or willcamps bepublished. forced tolast make his and practice failures. the consummate political operator ose ofeducational ly depend on the DepEd. they say, If we try the to gocontrasting deeper, it isleadership not really been made or The govbetween thehe two in the couto compare the Philippine education system. The separation of powers dentsmove. alike. For one, internet services while inare quarantine. improve quality providing education to students through easy to let gothe oftraits power acquired. ernment pork barrel politics, which theare House is the alternative learning modalities own With that, he showed who These the people who a few ail the takes a village to raise n’s a go-getter. These areonce necessary a child. Hence, to that simple because of leaders. what is at stake. policy should be to try to pass ple of weeks was embarrassing to say styles of the two House Former assessment was done pre-COVID. The provided by telecommunications comThe responsibility of supporting the learning The Depart- implemented by thefar DepEd. While we all the real Boss is. He demonstrated that known A gentlemen’s agreement, as we live by,short to something honoris a myth in e, thevarious I also call onmodalities. ourthis telecommunications decimalto points of the passing arif one wants to go and survive the of our education as Ambition and control of funds are but as many as possible and not the other the least. Certainly, it damaged the repSpeaker Cayetano, as far as I can see, is The ofthatisnot the report that many alternative students in awaitunderstand, panies in the doctrine country, of forseparation many years of doctrine our children does soleof revealed Education provided the development oftwo a cure and in farment companies to immediately address exmeansinthat honorable able, would beinsomething we all the so-called of education grades which most cases 75 perke rough for political jungle this country. two of the many reasons why it is not country. way around. Bello may simply have utation of the House. the consummate political operator and now, have not been at par with those of ly depend on the DepEd. As they say, it the country “doproblems not know they vaccine there are factors that modes of internet education—the modular learnto this COVID-19, haveothto isting and what assertively and distinguished persons bind themwould like to see. separation of powers betweenof thethe Executive, Judicial cent. be powers some kind of a a easy kLord Allan Velasco, onwethe to let go of power acquired. been thinking thousands who other countries. Hence, many bewail the takes aShould villagethere to raise a child. Hence, Considering that a congressman’s go-getter. These traits once are necessary should Since the release of of the adaptaffect whichknow.” involves thecan distribution to the new normal, and if we are choolsing explore options that lead to the necit. remedial measure for them to avail of hat er hand, is low key and prefers to A gentlemen’s agreement, as we the all intermittent connection or worse, the I also call on our telecommunications is a myth in this fail to pass the licensure exams and term is only three years, the term-sharif one wants to go far and survive copies of self-learning ult forprinted essary and improvements in tele- to adapt to the new normal, we cannot report, the drastic Department of modules, Education so that theytocan be licensedaddress to practice it- theandcommunications operate quietly. He does notneed speak lack of reliable signal especially in far companies immediately exunderstand, means that two honorable will have difficulty being absorbed the blended/online learning where set aside the fact that students to ver ing agreement in 2019 did not make rough political jungle in this country. services in the country. (DepEd) has claimed that the assesscountry. flungthe areas. internet assertively besides takingproblems the wholeand exam again? will more than he of has to. When he was and persons have enough between students will bereflect able to classes m hasshould learning. While the budget re-ex- much I also callbeen on the government to two allow continue into laborThose force involved when he in made the isting considerate the possible troubles students, parents, teachers, and edusense. brokLorddistinguished Allan Velasco, onbind the themothment failed to theattend improvements Secondly, the remoteness of schools explore options that can lead to the necThis may not be a popular idea to our wo being nominated last Monday, there people. There was a signed yearshonorable except that classes are done via radio, more infrastructure projects, particularmains open for amendments, I urge our perienced both by teachers and students. suggestion. Inshould orderhave to work, those cational institutions to adapt with the ering the deal known that er hand, is low key and prefers to and reforms it had introduced. from communities makes it difficult for essary and drastic improvements teleregulatory agencies. For one, inalmost ust document. a learning lot talkset-up, about bringing back ational ly the building television, or onlineof necessary roads and was Let us of extend our support, instead legislators to take of human who failed will have to retrain work new however, proves nature, being what it deliver is,orsplitoperate quietly. He does not speak The World Bank has removed its reboth students and teachers to the communications services in an the examinacountry. (www man astandard net) ally bridges in remote areasCayetano in the provinces, down these efforts. Atofthethe end ting into consideration all whohave havebeen gone through 15 inplatforms. the pulling dignity and truly the lost glory When former Speaker susinnecessary areas than their chosen Filipinos value education. threeother years for two will than he haspossible to. When he was between two more port from itsbeginwebsite. Despite this, the that modules. ThisSpeakers problemfields has should I also call on the enough government to allow considerate of the troubles exre dif-pended to facilitate the delivery of educational of theWhether day, whathis is important is that we Since thesession the needs of the edtion are against it. These yearly exams nds House. quiet demeanor the for about a month which will usually result in lower pay. DepEd’s direction on this is worth end up not satisfying either of the two being nominated last Monday, there actually been existing for many years more infrastructure projects, particularhonorable people. There was a signed perienced both by teachers and students. report made a huge impact on our own udents. materials, goods, and public services. Let us remain overcome this pandemic without posing ning of classes, we ucation sector, espehave somewhat become partandof was on last October 6 which in the light of and new leadership styletechnological will serve NAKED Itnow. is a The great waste of human resources. commending evencially amid of roads and educational ly the also building of necessary roads Let auslotextend ourabout support, instead of shown inlack the political drama we just document. of talk bringing back appraisal of the quality of our educaculatehave This inevitably makes an him detrimental and irreversible effects on as seen pandemic students those teachers our culture that it may not look for well in the remaining months bepatient and what happened last Monday and Tuesfacilities in far-flung areas, especially in bridges in remote areas in the provinces, pulling down these efforts. At the Having government exams is a pracissues. Itstudents must dignity and theTHOUGHT lost glory of end the When former Speaker Cayetano right sus- the learn-and tion. There were several factors impact to the learning habits andfound learn- and themobility well-being of the peoplehave and been soci- witnessed. What can one really do in 15 teachers alike and belongate day,ingcould theAs2022 elections, we will have The sea makes it all the more dif- pended beto interpreted as a fore to facilitate the delivery of educational of the day, what ishis important is that we a whirlwind of them to orthe 21provinces, months? The agreement reminds Whether quiet demeanor curve of children. While problems ety. much aspreparation we we for have to hold considerate. the beckons session for about a month House. that contributed declining perforsharing theironly plight ingcan, in poor income CHARLIE V posing ficult for teachers to reach their election students. materials, goods, and public services. to to wait and see. overcome this pandemic without preemptive strike, the President took stand-inmance may still arise even a few months into on to the thought of normalcy as we adjust to the challenges brought about me of the ritual during every and new leadership style will serve adapting to these families and those last October 6 which in the light of of students—campus violence Apart from this, public reports circulate This pandemic inevitably makes an detrimental and irreversible effects on MANALO In his first speech as the House because the move had the potenion ofnotice the school year, let us remain patient and await the cure for this disease. performance n many an aspec s HowevI recogn ze last ha Monday DepEd and has Tuesa o him well in the remaining months benew learning low mo-growth mindset, lack by the pandemic. in far-flung areas. I of candidates signing agreement for what happened and bullying, regarding the blatant errors in the learn- impact to the learning habits and learnthe well-being of the people and socilly tial Speaker, he made some promises about of delaying the passage of the 2021 dalities. I agree that urge the legislators eringIand deem y fa r byhaonly gtoves due day, on scould p a eofonly r children. gh now bu here’s hopNonetheless, this report should be fair honeston elections, violate themuch 2022aselections, will be interpreted as a fore of understanding the language used as modules received students. ing curve While problems ety. As we can, wewe have to have hold ke. government change, service andfunds unity. 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HE US has “deep concerns” about the situation in Myanmar following February’s coup, urging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action, the State Department said. Myanmar has been in chaos and its economy paralyzed since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s government earlier this year, accusing it of fraud during the 2020 elections. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken “called on ASEAN to take joint action to urge the end of violence, the restoration of Burma’s democratic transition,

and the release of all those unjustly detained,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement, using the country’s former name. As well as expressing his “deep concern” about ASEAN member Myanmar, Blinken also pushed the bloc to put into place its five-point plan for Myanmar drafted in April, calling on ASEAN “to

take immediate action to hold the Burmese regime accountable to the consensus and to appoint a special envoy,” said Price. Earlier this month Washington imposed fresh sanctions on 22 people related to the military coup and subsequent attacks on the country’s pro-democracy movement. Former leader Suu Kyi is currently under house arrest while on trial for a raft of charges that could see her jailed for more than a decade. Mass demonstrations against the takeover were met with violent repression around the country, which is also dealing

Sydney extends virus lockdown by two weeks SYDNEY’S five million residents will be in virus lockdown for at least another two weeks, state premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Wednesday, rejecting calls to tighten restrictions further. Australia’s largest city is already in its third week of a partial lockdown and struggling to bring a fast-spreading outbreak of the Delta variant under control. In the past 24 hours, 97 new cases were recorded, more than the 89 reported the previous day. Australia had been widely lauded for its early handling of the pandemic. But a painfully slow vaccine rollout has left less than 10 percent of the population protected as much of the world gingerly reopens. “It always hurts to say this, but we need to extend the lockdown, at least a further two weeks,” said Berejiklian, premier of New South Wales state, of which Sydney is the capital. Under Australia’s “COVID zero” strategy, authorities are trying to stamp out community transmission completely. Sydney’s lockdown was due to end on July 16, but that date has now been pushed back until July 30. “I appreciate people who are stressed and upset about what is going on, myself included,” Berejiklian said. “None of us want to be in this situation. But it is our job to keep the community safe.” Most Sydney residents are allowed to leave home for exercise, essential shopping, work or health reasons, but schools are closed and people are encouraged to remain at home. AFP

with surging coronavirus infections. More than 900 civilians have been killed by the junta’s forces, according to a local monitoring group. The military has justified its actions as a means to protect democracy, alleging electoral fraud in November elections which Suu Kyi’s party won in a landslide. Myanmar has been ruled almost continually by the army since 1962, just over a decade since independence from Britain. It emerged from outright military rule in 2011, enacting economic and political reforms, including multi-party elections. AFP

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wait to fill empty oxygen canisters up outside a factory in Mandalay on July 13, 2021, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Myanmar has reported a spiraling coronavirus count, with more than 3,400 new cases Sunday, up from fewer than 50 per day in early May. AFP

COVID case cuts short Singapore ‘cruise to nowhere’ AN OCEAN liner on a “cruise to nowhere” was forced to make an earlierthan-scheduled return to Singapore Wednesday after a coronavirus case was detected on board, reports said. The cruises – starting and ending in Singapore, with no stops – were launched last year as part of the travel industry’s attempt to bounce back from a pandemic-induced crunch. They have proved popular among those seeking an escape from the tiny city-state, which has only had a mild outbreak but largely kept its borders closed. The Dream Cruises ship returned to Singapore early Wednesday, several

hours earlier than planned, after the case was found. Passengers on board were informed in the early hours that a guest had tested positive and told to return to their rooms, broadcaster CNA said, quoting a passenger. The individual, who returned a positive PCR test, was believed to have been in close contact with another case before boarding, the report added. Local newspaper the Straits Times said the passenger was fully vaccinated and had tested negative before boarding. The ship, owned and operated by Malaysian conglomerate Genting Group, left Singapore on Sunday

evening for the four-day cruise. Genting did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for a comment. The company has introduced a raft of safety measures on board, including regularly disinfecting public areas. A “cruise to nowhere” was also cut short in December after an elderly man tested positive. However, that case proved to be a false alarm, with subsequent results coming back negative. The cruise industry worldwide is struggling to get back on its feet after voyages were halted at the start of the pandemic, and several vessels were hit by outbreaks. AFP

Taliban capture key Afghan border crossing with Pakistan: spokesman

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THE Taliban said Wednesday they had captured the strategic border crossing of Spin Boldak along the frontier with Pakistan, continuing sweeping gains made since foreign forces stepped up their withdrawal. “The (Taliban) Mujahideen have captured an important border town called Wesh in Kandahar,” Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said in a statement. “With this, the important road between (Spin) Boldak and Chaman and Kandahar customs have come under Mujahideen control.” A Pakistan security source confirmed the insurgents had taken control of the crossing. The Afghan de-

Protesters urging increased and expedited COVID-19 vaccine access for the global community unfurl a banner featuring German Chancellor Angela Merkel in front of the White House in Washington, DC. Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House and meet with US President Joe Biden on Thursday (Friday in Manila). AFP

fence ministry said it was checking developments. “The Taliban has taken control of the Afghan side of the Chaman-Spin Boldak border crossing,” the Pakistani security source told AFP on condition of anonymity. “They have raised their flag and removed the Afghan flag.” The Taliban have launched a widespread offensive across the countryside since early May when US-led foreign forces began their final withdrawal of troops. Since then, the insurgents have captured at least three other crossings along the borders with Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Iran. AFP

Pakistan bus blast kills 13, including nine Chinese staff NINE Chinese workers were among 13 people killed on Wednesday when a blast on a bus sent it careering down a ravine in north-western Pakistan, officials said. The bus was carrying Chinese engineers, surveyors and mechanical staff to the Dasu dam site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which is under construction. “The blast sparked a fire in the engine plunging the vehicle into a ravine, a local government official told AFP, requesting not be named. He said a further 28 Chinese nationals were injured. A senior local police official, who also asked not to be named, confirmed the incident and said “it was a heavy blast but its nature is not known yet.” The Chinese embassy in Pakistan posted a statement on Wednesday, saying that “a certain project of a Chinese firm in Pakistan suffered an attack, which caused the deaths of Chinese nationals.” It urged Chinese firms to strengthen their security procedures. Security of Chinese workers has long been an issue of concern in Pakistan, where Beijing has poured in tens of billions of dollars in recent years, and large numbers of Chinese nationals are now based in the country to supervise and build infrastructure projects. AFP

Final death toll in China hotel collapse put at 17 NINE more people have been confirmed dead in the collapse of a budget hotel in eastern China, bringing the final toll to 17, as state media on Wednesday announced the end of search and recovery efforts. Six others were earlier rescued from the rubble of the Siji Kaiyuan hotel, which crumbled in a heap of shattered concrete and bent metal beams two days earlier in the picturesque city of Suzhou. All of those rescued were in stable condition, state-run television said. It added that an unspecified number of people linked to the hotel had been detained and an investigation into the cause of the disaster was under way. The hotel opened in 2018 and had 54 guest rooms, according to its listing on the travel site Ctrip. Suzhou, a city of more than 12 million people roughly 100 kilometers west of Shanghai, is a popular destination for tourists drawn to its canals and centuries-old gardens. Building collapses or accidents are not uncommon in China and are often blamed on lax construction standards or corruption. The collapse of a quarantine hotel in southern China’s Quanzhou city last March killed 29 people, with authorities later finding that three floors had been added illegally to the building’s original four-storey structure. And authorities in May evacuated one of China’s tallest skyscrapers, the SEG Plaza in the southern city of Shenzhen after it shook multiple times over several days. AFP

Britney Spears legal battle heads back to Los Angeles court THREE weeks after Britney Spears sensationally called for an end to her “abusive” guardianship, the pop singer’s legal battle returns to court Wednesday in Los Angeles. Spears gave explosive testimony on June 23 in which she pleaded with a California judge to allow her to end the conManila

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SHOW OF FORCE. Members of the 1st Spahi Regiment stand next to armored vehicles prior to the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on July 14, 2021. AFP

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TOCKS bounced back Wednesday on bargain hunting after investors were spooked by the move of Fitch Ratings the other day to revise its credit rating outlook on the Philippines to negative from stable after keeping the investment grade score of “BBB.”

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index rose 40.28 points, or 0.6 percent, to 6,835.41 on a value turnover of P4.4 billion. Losers, however, beat gainers, 117 to 70, with 58 issues unchanged.

SM Investments Corp. of the Sy Group climbed 2 percent to P1,010, while Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., the second-biggest lender in terms of assets, added 1.9 percent to P49. GMA Network Inc., the biggest broadcasting firm, however, slumped 4.6 percent to P12.88, while LT Group Inc. of airline and tobacco tycoon Lucio Tan fell 3.9 percent to P11. The rest of Asian markets fell on Wednesday as a surprise surge in US inflation raised investor concerns over the direction of Federal Reserve policy. They took their cue from Wall Street, where stocks retreated from records after data showed the biggest jump in US inflation in more than a decade. The consumer price index spiked a

higher-than-expected 5.4 percent in the 12 months ended in June, not seasonally adjusted, the highest rate since August 2008. The US central bank has said repeatedly that stiff increases in consumer prices will be transitory but investors will be keenly waiting to hear from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who will testify to Congress on Wednesday and Thursday. Powell likely will find himself defending the Fed’s pledge to continue providing stimulus to the US economy until there has been substantial progress on lowering unemployment and getting inflation to hold above two percent. “The key question for the Fed and markets in general is whether the sustained lift in inflation seen over the past couple

UK inflation at 3-year peak on moderate virus curbs

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Fossil fuel power demand hits peak globally—analysis PARIS—Electricity generation from fossil fuel has peaked worldwide as emerging markets opt for cheaper renewable technology as part of a global shift to cleaner energy, analysis showed Wednesday. Renewable options such as solar and wind are already the cheapest source of new power generation in 90 percent of the world’s markets, meaning developing nations can avoid oil and gas as they seek to meet growing electricity demand. New research from India’s Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the financial think tank Carbon Tracker showed how emerging markets are already “leapfrogging” fossil fuel infrastructure and heading straight for green power generation. These same markets account for nearly 90 percent of future electricity demand, the analysis found. It also showed that fossil fuel demand has already peaked in nearly all emerging markets, barring China. But with solar and wind capacity growing rapidly in the world’s mostpolluting nation, fossil fuel demand there is predicted to peak within five years. And, as demand plateaus, the study found that continuing to build fossil fuel-powered infrastructure could cost governments billions in stranded assets. China stands to lose up to $16 billion by 2030 if it pushes ahead with its new planned coal plants, for example. “Emerging markets are about to generate all the growth in their electricity supply from renewables,” said Kingsmill Bond, Carbon Tracker energy strategist and report co-author. “The move will cut the costs of their fossil fuel imports, create jobs in domestic clean power industries, and save millions of lives lost to fossil fuel pollutants.” The analysis used the example of India—a major polluter and also a main driver of electricity demand growth-- to show how power systems might be rapidly decarbonized with the right economic conditions. AFP

of months is still likely to be transitory, or will it be more persistent, warranting an earlier normalization in Fed policy,” senior economist Tapas Strickland of National Australia Bank said in a note. All three main US indexes closed lower following the inflation data, with the Dow slipping 0.3 percent. Asian markets followed Wall Street’s lead, with Tokyo closing 0.4 percent lower while Shanghai retreated 1.1 percent and Hong Kong fell 0.6 percent. Among other Asian markets, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta and Seoul also saw losses while Taipei was flat. “Nowhere is probably going to be more nervous that the Fed finally blinks than Asia,” said OANDA’s Jeffrey Halley. With AFP

RISING INFLATION. People walk past an Apple retail store on July 13, 2021 in New York City. Stock markets were slightly softer on news of the biggest jump in US inflation in more than two decades and disappointment in results from US investment banks. AFP

Better economy, merger boom boost US bank earnings NEW YORK—Profits at Goldman Sachs leaped on a merger boom, while JPMorgan Chase’s results were boosted by the halo effect on loan quality from an improving macroeconomy, according to results released Tuesday. The two financial heavyweights both reported soaring second-quarter profits compared with the year-ago period when large banks set aside massive provisions in case clients defaulted amid the coronavirus downturn. But vaccines for COVID-19 and the gradual reopening of the economy have made those days seem long ago. “Consumer and wholesale balance sheets remain exceptionally strong as the economic outlook continues to improve,” said Chief Executive Jamie Dimon. The biggest US bank by assets, JPMorgan kicked off the earnings season for the sector, reporting that profits more than doubled to $11.9 billion, including

a boost from $3 billion that had been set aside as reserves. JPMorgan had budgeted $8.9 billion for bad loans in the year-ago period, but it reported just $734 million in chargeoffs for bad loans in the second quarter. But revenues for the period fell eight percent to $30.5 billion, as the bank’s trading business saw much less activity compared with the year-ago level. At Goldman, profits came in at $5.3 billion in the second quarter, up from just $197 million in the year-ago period. Revenues were $15.4 billion, up 16 percent from the year-ago period and the second highest quarterly revenues in the firm’s history after the first quarter of 2021. “Our second quarter performance and record revenues for the first half of the year demonstrate the strength of our client franchise and our continued progress on our strategic priorities,” said Chief Executive David Solomon,

who said the firm would work to support clients who “still face challenges in overcoming the pandemic.” Goldman’s results reflected a jump in financial advisory revenues due to a rise in completed mergers and acquisition transactions. The firm’s backlog of additional deals also “increased significantly compared with the end of 2020,” Goldman said. However, Goldman also saw a steep drop in markets revenue on lower volatility compared with the 2020 period. But as with JPMorgan, Goldman’s results were lifted by reserve releases and a favorable comparison from the year-ago period when Goldman also established hefty provisions for bad loans. Last year’s results were also dented by legal and regulatory costs that were more than 10 times the sum in 2021 period. AFP

LONDON—Britain’s annual inflation rate has soared close to a three-year peak as consumer prices accelerated on easing virus curbs, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index hit 2.5 percent in June, which was the highest rate since August 2018 and compared with a 2.1 percent gain in May 2021, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. Inflationary pressures were partly stoked by the temporary impact of rising motor fuel costs, which soared in line with the global oil market. “Inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month to its highest rate for almost three years,” said ONS statistician Jonathan Athow. “The rise was widespread, for example coming from price increases for food and for second-hand cars where there are reports of increased demand. “Some of the increase is from temporary effects, for example rising fuel prices which continue to increase inflation, but much of this is due to prices recovering from lows earlier in the pandemic.” Increasing clothing and footwear prices had also added upward pressure, he added. Inflation has accelerated sharply since March, when the UK government began a phased lifting of coronavirus restrictions. The national inflation rate topped 2.0 percent in May, breaching the Bank of England’s target level for the first time since 2019. The economy is meanwhile set to fully reopen next Monday, with the lifting of most pandemic curbs in England. Investors are on red alert over global inflation as galloping prices could force policymakers to raise interest rates, hindering economic recovery. A key driver of the inflation that countries have experienced in recent months has been surging commodity prices—particularly crude oil. AFP

Tobacco companies sustain push into healthcare but gov’t keeps bias

CIGARETTE companies have seen the writing on the wall. The younger population comprising mainly of the Gen Z and millennial generations prefer a healthy lifestyle. The cigarette makers, thus, began to understand the preference of the two new generations and the only plausible way to keep the younger market is to fittingly evolve into a broader healthcare and wellness firms. Major tobacco firms are proceeding with this paradigm shift consistent with a thrust to change their image. The switch to less health harmful products and the intentions of the tobacco companies, unfortunately, are being ignored by the Department of Heath. Cigarette firms, for one, have tried to lend a helping hand to the government in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippines has been grappling with the pandemic for over a year now, with communities facing rising infections. The economy sank into a steep recession last year, with the government still caught between further reopening the economy and reverting to stricter lockdown rules. Tobacco firms offered their own help

to alleviate the situation. But certain people in the government shunned the assistance. The Committee on Good Governance and Public Accountability of the House of Representatives recently called out the the DOH and the Food and Drug Administration for the perfidy of the two agencies when they aggressively pushed for legislation to pass the Civil Service Commission Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-01, prohibiting government offices from interacting with the tobacco industry. House members immediately found the JMC discriminatory. It is alienating legitimate industries from helping in the war against COVID-19. The House hearings have also discovered the hypocrisy of DOH and FDA—both are soliciting and using funds from foreign advocates to back the JMC, thus clearly influencing the government’s policy determination. The JMC was supposedly based on Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (FCTC) which the Philippines is a party to. But Article 5.3 merely seeks to preserve the integrity of the legislative process to avoid “subversive” tactics. It was not meant to exclude the tobacco industry from interacting with government agencies. The FDA and DOH abused the intent of the JMC by excluding the tobacco industry in discussions with the government in policy determination,

and is preventing the industry from contributing in the communities where it operates. Both agencies last year pushed hard to exclude the tobacco industry from the campaign to procure and donate vaccines in the country, despite its legitimacy and being regulated under RA 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act). Both agencies rejected, among others, the outright the donation of 370 respirators by the Lucio Tan group, which is identified with the tobacco industry sector. The donated respirators remain in the DOH warehouse unused, despite the national health emergency, and greenlight from the Civil Service Commission. During a House committee hearing, members of Congress were livid to find out that the procurement of ventilators, much needed life saving devices amid the COVID-19 pandemic, were blocked. Rep. Jericho Nograles described the FDA and DOH actions as “disappointing” as the government’s top priority should be “to save lives, not push for an advocacy that rejects any help to save lives.” Rep. Sharon Garin called the priorities of the FDA and DOH “distorted,” for refusing donations of machines, vaccines,and PPEs, while advocating for NGOs “who have never given us anything other than funds for your issuances or public consultations.” The House committee hearings also opened a can worms. They discovered a questionable receipt of private funding to the FDA and DOH in exchange for the

issuance of policies directed against a legitimate industry. The DOH and FDA admitted in the hearings that they are receiving financial grants from known tobacco control advocates such as the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (the “Union”) and Bloomberg Philanthropies (“Bloomberg”) (“Foreign Funders” collectively). The Union and Bloomberg are known tobacco control advocates the give out funding and grants to entities, whether government or non-government, for purposes of getting governments to enact strict tobacco policies. The FDA received US$150,430.00 from the Union in 2016 for a project titled “Strengthening the regulatory systems on tobacco control” to be implemented from 2017 to 2020. Rep. Dante Marcoleta lambasted the impropriety of accepting and soliciting funds for purposes of regulation of a legitimate industry “because the money being solicited is coming from the advocate that bans and prohibits the use, manufacture and the sale of a product in this country.” The committee has noted that there is no current legislation that supports the approach of the JMC to prohibit the tobacco industry from interacting with government agencies and officials. Hence, the JMC has no legal basis to exclude, or alienate the tobacco industry. E-mail: rayenano@yahoo.com or extrastory2000@gmail.com

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PSE INDEX CLOSING Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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Aboitiz building 7-tower complex in its Batangas industrial park By Alena Mae S. Flores LIMA Land Inc., a property development unit of the Aboitiz Group, said Wednesday it will build a seven-tower office complex at the LIMA Estate in Batangas, with the first building set to break ground later this year. LIMA Land said it would capitalize on the anticipated boom of business process outsourcing companies outside the National Capital region as it continues to transform a 30-hectare commercial area in LIMA Estate as a central business district. It cited a recent market study by real estate consulting firm PRIME Philippines, which revealed that the BPO sector would likely take up office spaces with expansion investments outside of the congested Metro Manila. PRIME noted that with the pipeline of infrastructure projects boosting interconnectivity between Metro Manila and neighboring areas, developers were expected to increase their land banks in key provinces, including Batangas. “We are excited to get started on our seven-tower office complex, which will further spur much-needed economic activity and employment opportunities in the countryside post-pandemic. We believe that this is a fitting next step in our expansion, as we seek to drive the growth of Batangas through this world-class development,” said Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, first vice president for Aboitiz Integrated Economic Centers. The LIMA CBD is LIMA Estate’s 30-hectare commercial area and the first CBD to rise in Batangas. It houses various commercial components such as The Outlets at Lipa, LIMA Exchange, LIMA Park Hotel and LIMA Transport Hub. LIMA Land put four hectares of commercial lot inventory up for grabs. Lot sizes range from 1,800 up to 5,000 square meters, ideal for BPO companies, offices, dormitories, condominiums, schools, hospitals, hotels, civic centers and other commercial uses.

3,000TH STORE. 7-Eleven, exclusively licensed by Philippine Seven Corp., opens its 3,000th store in the Philippines. Located

along Lawa Road, Meywoods Subdivision, Meycauayan, Bulacan, the store is part of PSC’s strategic thrust to open more 7-Eleven stores in residential communities. It is also the first modular store opened by 7-Eleven. The Meywoods store will bring grocery essentials and food closer to around 5,000 residents. Leading the opening ceremony are (from left) PSC president and chief executive Victor Paterno and chief operating officer Richard Lee.

PNR Calamba construction to employ 10,000 next year By Darwin G. Amojelar

HE Department of Transportation expects to start the construction of the 56-kilometer, P344.6-billion PNR Calamba line next year that will generate more than 10,000 direct jobs.

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the project would provide employment opportunities not only for residents of Calamba but also from nearby municipalities. He said employees and students would benefit from the operation of the PNR Calamba project which would significantly cut travel time between Metro Manila and Laguna, enabling them to spend more time with their families.

Tugade said the completion of the project would also boost local and regional economic development. “If we are going to complete this, this would lift the economy of Calamba. Remember, this is a historical site. Imagine the benefits it would generate for tourism,” Tugade said. One of the flagship projects of the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte administration, PNR Calamba is the third leg of the massive North-South Commuter Railway project. It will connect Metro Manila (Solis St., Tondo) and Calamba, Laguna and reduce travel time from four hours to just one hour. The 56-kilometer railway project is expected to serve at least 340,000 passengers a day during its partial operations. Ridership is expected to increase up to 550,000 passengers once the railway is on full operation by 2028. Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Asian De-

Udenna unit set to complete purchase of Shell’s 45% holdings in Malampaya MALAMPAYA Energy XP Pte. Ltd., a unit of Udenna Corp., expects to complete the acquisition of the 45-percent interest of Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. in the Malampaya gas-to-power project in northwest Palawan late this year, a top executive said Wednesday. Malampaya Energy chief executive Raouf Kizilbash said during a Senate energy committee hearing the company was hoping to get the consent of joint venture partner PNOC Exploration Corp. on the transaction and the Department of Energy. “We are looking at DOE and... getting PNOC’s consent when DOE starts its financial evaluation,” Kizilbash said. “The target date when the new shareholder would start making decisions for that business...would be end November or December 1st. That’s the target,” he said when asked by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. Gatchalian wanted the Udenna Group to show its financial and technical competence in taking over as operator of the

Malampaya project. Shell Petroleum N.V. signed an agreement with Malampaya Energy in May to sell its 100-percent shareholding in Spex, which holds a 45-percent operating interest in SC 38 for up to $460 million. Kizilbash said the Udenna Group was prepared to support the expansion of the Malampaya project. He said the group retained $100 million as investment after it acquired the 45-percent stake of Chevron Malampaya LLC and another $100 million would be invested in the Spex transaction. “What we have provided is about US$100 million. We’ve retained in the Chevron companies between UC 38 and Singapore companies, UC Malampaya. In addition, when we take over the Shell business, there will be cash in that company as well as about US$100 million. There will be about $200 million that can be used for exploration and growth,” Kilibash said. Alena Mae S. Flores

SOLAR-POWERED SCHOOLS. The computer

laboratories in all 20 public elementary and high schools in the municipality of Sual, Pangasinan are now powered by solar energy, after the installation of on-grid solar energy systems was completed through a program funded by TeaM Energy and TeaM Energy Foundation Inc. in partnership with the Sual local government and the Department of Education. Joining the turnover ceremony are (from left) Kent Sabido, Sual assistant municipal engineer; Miriam Navato, former head teacher; Daniel Dela Cruz, Sual municipal administrator; Froilan Gregory Romualdez III, TeaM Energy head of external affairs; and Roger Untalan, public school district supervisor for Sual.

velopment Bank, PNR Calamba’s 19 stations are located across five cities in Metro Manila and six cities in Laguna. It will connect to the first two sections of the North-South Commuter Railway. Phase 1 of the NSCR pProject is the construction of the P149.13-billion Malolos to Tutuban commuter railway that will be seamlessly integrated to the P283-8 billion PNR Clark Phase 2. PNR Clark Phase 2 is a 54-kilometer rail line, which will connect Malolos, Bulacan and Clark, Pampanga. The project will also feature the country’s first-ever Airport Express, which is expected to reduce travel time from Clark International Airport in Pampanga to Makati City to about an hour. The PNR Clark Phase 1 segment of NSCR, or the Tutuban-Malolos line, was scheduled to be partially operational by December 2021. It will be followed by the PNR Clark Phase 2 project, a 53-km northern segment.

Industry body eyes 1m electric vehicles on the road by 2030 By Othel V. Campos THE Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines on Wednesday disclosed its target of 1 million evehicles plying Philippine roads by 2030, thrice more than the previous forecast of 300,000 units. EVAP president Edmund Araga said in a pre-event briefing the industry was hoping to achieve the forecast with the enactment of the Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Act, which is waiting for bicameral approval. “Our target was to be... noisier than ever on approving the law. We never stopped. We move forward on having it approved. We are hoping that this year, it will happen. We want to really keep on pushing it forward and we expect that all will come into place if the regulations are established,” Araga said. He said the e-vehicle units could be two-wheeled, three-wheeled and four-wheeled as long as they could be utilized for public transportation. Araga said more people were inclined to buy and use e-vehicles, while the proposed law would help bring down the purchase cost. The group together with Manila Electric Company and the Department of Energy will host the 9th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit on Aug. 26 and 27. The two-day summit, with the themed “Accelerating the Switch to Electro-Mobility in the Philippines”, will focus on fast-tracking electric vehicle adoption in the local transport sector in line with the government’s medium-term goal of attaining a low-carbon economy. “We need to step up our efforts to achieve our goals for rapid EV deployment, and to do this, government and private sectors need to collectively reaffirm their commitment to do so,” Araga said.

FMIC and UA&P economists cut ‘21 growth goals on weak Q1 data By Julito G. Rada ECONOMISTS from First Metro Investment Corp., the investment banking arm of the Metrobank Group, and University of Asia & the Pacific on Wednesday reduced the 2021 gross domestic product growth forecast to a range of 5 percent to 6 percent from their previous estimate of 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent, taking into account the lockdowns imposed in the first quarter in NCR Plus. UA&P Prof. Victor Abola said during the FMIC and UA&P mid-year economic briefing they considered the 4.2-percent GDP contraction in the first quarter and the lockdown in March and April in their latest fullyear growth forecast. “Part of that was the renewed lockdowns... and the negative growth in the first quarter. But this is a minor revision and it is aligned with the government’s projection [of 6 percent to 7 percent growth]. We are aligned with how government policymakers see the situation,” Abola said. First Metro president Jose Patricio Dumlao said the domestic economy would switch to the growth phase towards the end of the year, rebounding from a 9.6-percent contraction last year, the worst since World War 2. “Although early signs of recovery at the onset of 2021 were halted due to the surge of COVID-19 cases and subsequent lockdown of NCR Plus in March, our economy remained resilient,” Dumlao said. “The country has maintained its credit ratings and we continue to have a strong and healthy banking system, ample foreign reserves and adequate fiscal stamina. And now, we are seeing our economy switching from resilience to growth,” Dumlao said.

IN BRIEF

Food inflation seen to reach peak in July THE Department of Finance expects food inflation to peak this month before easing in the coming months. It said in an economic bulletin “bolstering food productivity is necessary for long-term food price stability.” “Meanwhile, crude oil prices trend up as global recovery boosts oil demand. A quick pass-through of international crude oil prices on domestic prices is desirable since the country is an oil importer. The use of more energy efficient technologies has allowed the country to trim down the impact of oil price adjustments on domestic inflation,” the agency said. Inflation slowed down to 4.1 percent in June, after recording an inflation of 4.5 percent for three consecutive months. The figure brought the average inflation in the first semester to 4.4 percent, over the target range of 2 percent to 4 percent for the year. Food price inflation maintained its pace in June at 4.88 percent, unchanged from May’s 4.87 percent. Julito G. Rada

Skyway Stage 3 moves to ease traffic SKYWAY O&M, operator of the Skyway system and a unit of San Miguel Corp.’s SMC Infrastructure, expects more seamless movement along the new Skyway Stage 3 with the implementation of measures to avoid congestion on access and exit points following the first day of toll collection on the elevated expressway. These measures resulted in faster throughput of vehicles even at high-volume toll plazas just a day later. “It’s unfortunate that many motorists were caught in traffic last Monday. We apologize for the inconvenience. While this was not totally unexpected on the first day of toll collection, for our part, we know we have to do better. Hopefully, with the measures we put in place, traffic conditions will continue to improve and normalize,” said SMC president Ramon Ang. “Our Skyway teams are always on the ground, and we monitor our expressways via cameras 24/7. If there’s any issue, we can respond and make corrective measures very quickly,” he said.

Sitel PH celebrates inclusion, diversity SITEL Group, a global leader in end-to-end customer experience products and solutions, commemorated Pride Month 2021 with a month-long celebration of inclusion and diversity, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, providing a safe workplace with equal opportunities and raising awareness within the industry and the community for inclusive policies and practices. “Pride Month is an important time to celebrate the many differences and similarities that bind us together,” said Jorelle Robles, head of marketing in the Asia Pacific region at Sitel Group. “Inclusion and Diversity is one of our guiding employee promise pillars and we say - ‘Be bold, be you’ or Kada Pagkakaiba, Kabarkada. We strive to create a work environment that is safe and supportive of our LGBTQ+ community and this June we amplified the message to ‘be bold, be proud’, inspiring everyone to share their stories, uplift one another and learn from each other.” Sitel Group shared the inspiring stories of members of their LGBTQIA+ community, created a series of educational SOGIE microlearning training videos, hosted informative panel discussions with Pride industry champions and allies, and threw an exciting culminating Digital Pride Fest 2021.

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Obiena vows to perform with pride By Randy Caluag

PH Sports Hall of Fame enshrines 10 sports heroes THE Philippine Sports Hall of Fame will formally enshrine 10 of the country’s sports heroes on Sunday in an elegant digital ceremony worthy of their unparalleled achievements. Football great Paulino Alcantara, famed swimmer Eric Buhain, track and field celebrity Elma Muros-Posadas, basketball’s Robert Jaworski, and 1988 Olympic gold medalist Arianne Cerdena of bowling will be elevated into the pantheon of Filipino sports idols in ceremonies to be aired this Sunday on PTV4 starting 7 p.m. Joining the fourth batch of inductees since the Philippine Sports Commission established the PSHOF more than a decade ago are Dionisio Calvo (basketball and football coach), Gertrudes Lozada (swimming), Rogelio Onofre (athletics), and Olympic bronze medalist boxers Leopoldo Serantes and Roel Velasco. “Congratulations to all the fourth batch of enshrinees! These heroes and their achievements have become a source of pride and inspiration for us and the future generation of Filipinos,’’ said PSC chairman William Ramirez, also the Chairman of the PSHOF. By virtue of Republic Act 8757 or the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame Act, the PSHOF Selection Committee is chaired by Ramirez as PSC chairman with Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham Tolentino as vice-chairperson. “I definitely appreciate the work of the committee for this recognition of our sports heroes, which serves as an inspiration to all,’’ said Tolentino. “It was a journey of discovery. I would like to thank everyone for all their work. It is very enriching for me to be part of this. I am pleased with the choices of both the review and selection committees,” said Ramirez. The 10 enshrinees will receive P200,000 each, plus a well-crafted PSHOF trophy during the digital awarding ceremony.

ILIPINO pole vaulter Ernest “EJ” Obiena expressed his disappointment after losing the rare opportunity of being one of two flagbearers for Team Philippines during the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. “I am greatly disheartened to say the least that I was withdrawn to be the �� flag bearer for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics,” said Obiena, one of the top bets expected to deliver medals for the Philippines.

LITO CINCO I GUESS this is the best way for me to describe how I feel towards the Tokyo Olympics as far as our competing athletes are concerned --optimistic but realistic. Looking at the list of Filipino athletes, who realized their dreams of being an Olympian, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, golfer Yuka Saso, boxers Eumir Marcial, Irish Magno and Nesthy Petecio, gymnast Carlos Yulo and polevaulter EJ Obiena, probably have a better chance than the rest to bring home a medal.

with pride. Thank you for all your support through this tough time, it’s what keeps me going,” Obiena. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino said they still tried to make way for Obiena and asked the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association if his flight could be rebooked for an earlier date. But it was not possible. Being eyed for replacements are boxers Eumir Felix Marcial and Carlo Paalam, rower Cris Nievarez, taekwondo jin Kurt Barbosa, shooter Jayson Gonzales and golfer Juvic Pagunsan.

Guion is 6th PH qualifier to Paralympics By Peter Atencio

USA BOUNCES BACK. Kevin Durant of the USA Men’s National Team handles the ball during the game against the Argentina

Men’s National Team at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Durant scored 17 points as the United States bounced back from consecutive defeats to score a convincing 108-80 victory over Argentina in a pre-Olympic exhibition on Tuesday. Gregg Popovich’s US squad, the reigning Olympic champions, had been jolted by defeats to Nigeria and Australia in the opening two games of their Las Vegas training camp before heading to Tokyo for the Olympics next week. AFP

Optimistic, but realistic THE BOTTOM LINE

Obiena, along with Fil-Japanese judoka Kiyomi Watanabe, were initially chosen to do flagbearing chores during the Parade of Nationals on July 23. But strict health protocols at the airport could delay Obiena, who is

arriving at noontime on the day of opening ceremonies. Tokyo organizers said that flagbearers are now required to be in Tokyo, Japan at least 48 hours before the opening rites. “I proudly accepted the position to raise the flag of the country I was born and raised in, but there are things that are out of my control,” Obiena added in his post on his official social media page. Nevertheless, Obiena said he will still perform his best and take pride in carrying the Philippine flag. “We will still be holding our head high and reppin’ the red, blue and white

If any of them wins an Olympic gold, I can only imagine the euphoria and jubilation of the entire country, maybe see a renaissance in Philippine sports. We came close thrice, twice in boxing and once in weightlifting. Anthony Villanueva lost in a controversial final bout against Russian Stanislav Stepashkin in the men’s featherweight in the 1964 Tokyo Olympiad. Then, Onyok Velasco duplicated the feat in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, losing to Daniel Petrov in the light flyweight division. The latest silver medal came at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympiad, where Diaz settled for a silver medal in the women’s 53-kg division. Other Filipino athletes, who gave us bronze medals were swimmer Teofilo Yldefonso, tracksters Simeon Toribio and Miguel White, and boxer Jose Villanueva,

all of which happened before World War II that regular sports fans barely remember. After the war, those who went home with a bronze were boxers Leopoldo Serrantes at the 1988 Seoul Olympiad and Roel Velasco in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. And that was it. This time, the prospective medalists are definitely better prepared, with both the private and government sectors pitching in to provide what is normally the missing link -- international training and exposure of the athletes, with most of them practically spending a lot of time in foreign countries with their respective foreign coaches. In terms of preparation then, I would say that this is the best prepared Philippine Olympic team, at least for some of the athletes. The other Filipino hopefuls are Carlo Paalam in boxing, taekwondo jin Kurt Barbosa, skateboarder Margielyn Didal, golfer Juvic Pagunsan, rower Cris Nievarez, weightlifter Elreen Ando, shooter Jayson Valdez, judoka Kiyomi Watanabe,

trackster Kristina Knott, golfer Bianca Pagdanganan, and a pair of swimmers FilAmerican Remedy Rule and Fil-Australian Luke Gebbie. A lot of hopes, with a dash of prayers, I can only wish them all the best of luck. *** A little update on our “Ayuda Sa Atleta” campaign. Distribution of gift packs is presently going on to the first recipients, the para athletes and their coaches. Among the first groups to pick up are athletics, chess, para sailing, badminton and yesterday, from my house in Taguig, dance sport and wheelchair basketball. Main distribution point is Annette Nelmida’s place in Muntinlupa and other para NSAs are requested to get in touch with her at tel. no. 09176263255, or me at tel. no. 09209241981, to coordinate pick ups. Next will be the national athletes, and how I wish we could give to all. Donations are accepted until the end of July. Advance thanks to all who helped and will help. God bless you all.

POLIO survivor Achele Guion will once again join the Philippine delegation after becoming the sixth Filipino para-athlete to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic Games next month. Philippine delegation chef de mission Kiko Diaz said he got confirmation on Guion’s status Tuesday evening. “Just wanted to share the great news that para powerlifter Achele Guion is our 6th para-athlete to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic Games,” said Diaz. Diaz said Guion was given an allocation via the Bipartite Commission Invitation Allocation Method. The allocation, according to the rules, is not based on ranking or performance in competition, given to athletes who have not had a chance to qualify through the regular route. The 49-year-old Guion joins swimmer Gary Bejino, an amputee who lost his right arm and leg at age seven after he sustained an electric shock. With them are right arm amputee Allain Ganapin (taekwondo), Jerold Magliwan and Janette Acevedo (athletics) and Ernie Gawilan (swimming). Guion last joined an international meet three years ago. Back then, Guion bagged a silver in the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta in the women’s -45kg event behind China’s Guo Lingling.

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TV5 registers ‘remarkable’nationwide viewership growth

US actress Scarlett Johansson in a scene from the blockbuster ‘Black Widow.’

Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’sets new pandemic box office record NEW Disney superhero film Black Widow took just over $80 million in North American theaters this weekend —a pandemic-era record that highlights the continuing lure of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Monday. The movie, starring Scarlett Johansson as the Russian former superspy, took $80.4 million at the domestic box office between Friday and Sunday. With an additional $60 millionplus from streaming on Disney Plus (at $29.99 for subscribers), and $78 million in international theaters, the long-awaited Marvel spin-off has landed an impressive global total of more than $218 million so far. According to Disney, the actionpacked spy thriller is the only film to surpass $100 million in domestic consumer spend on its first weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Widow is also the largest domestic box office weekend opening since Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. Like other movies, the female superhero stand-alone film was originally slated to premiere in May 2020 but was delayed three times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the film’s box office record proves the influence of the only female avenger and the enthusiasm of movie watchers despite the restraints of COVID-19. “It’s incredible to see audiences enjoying Black Widow after two years without a new Marvel Studios film, and this spectacular opening weekend shows just how eager fans have been to see this beloved Avenger in her own story,” said Alan Bergman, the Chairman of Disney Studios Content. The film has not yet been granted a release date in China, where Beijing is seeking to boost domestic summer blockbusters. Meanwhile, far behind Black Widow in second place was Universal's action thriller F9: The Fast Saga, at $11.4 million, down by roughly half from last weekend's take. In third was its animated sequel The Boss Baby: Family Business, at $8.9 million. Horror film The Forever Purge placed fourth, at $7.1 million. And in fifth was Paramount's A Quiet Place: Part II, at $3.2 million, pushing its domestic total near $150 million in its seventh week. AFP, Mheryll L. Alforte

BASED on the latest Nielsen ratings, TV5’s performance has been on a consistent uptrend, showing a remarkable viewership growth nationwide. With its weekday primetime block growing from a 5.3 audience share in January to 12.9 as of end June, and its weekend primetime improving from a 4.2 audience share to 6.9, the network has registered an 89 percent growth in total viewership, and is now the country’s second most highly rated channel. TV5 attributes this success to the Filipino families who welcome the network into their homes by patronizing the quality programs that continue to bring happiness to a wide range of audiences. TV5’s viewership growth in the southern

region has also contributed to the significant rise in its primetime audience share—an increase of 150 percent in Visayas and 134 percent in Mindanao. This growth is most evident in TV5’s pillar primetime programs—Frontline Pilipinas, Sing Galing, Niña Niño, John En Ellen, Rolling In It, The Wall Philippines, and Puto — whose continuously climbing ratings saw considerable gains in the region. These ratings affirm the network’s new programming thrust of providing different kinds of shows for different kinds of audiences. As Dino M. Laurena, Chief Operating Officer of Media5 explained, “Our collaborations with great artists and creative minds in the industry allow us to offer something fresh, new, and unexpected.” The positive response to the campaign and the growth in viewership are highly

KATRINA VELARDE reacts to ‘video reactors’

OING reaction videos— which shows emotional reactions of people viewing television series episodes, film trailers, and music videos and performances—is quite a fad online especially on YouTube

For music videos and performances, vocal powerhouse Katrina Velarde is one of the favorite subjects of these “video reactors,” who sometimes overreact just to get more views and attract more engagement on their channels. For Katrina, she does watch video reactions unless they were done by respectable vocal coaches, which is why she limits the content she watches online. “I don’t usually read comments about me on social media. Social media can hurt you if you’re so into it. Sometimes I watch reaction videos of other vloggers commenting on my performances on YouTube especially if it’s done by a vocal coach,” she told Manila Standard Entertainment in a virtual interview. “Kapag foreigners talaga they really praise you. Whenever I get praises from them, I feel flattered and happy, but at the same time, I don’t take them seriously because I'm not really used to receiving compliments from people. I feel like I still have so much to learn as a singer that’s why I try to reinvent myself and explore other avenues,” she added. As a way to reinvent herself, Katrina gets a sound makeover on her latest Viva Records single titled “Sa Panaginip.” Katrina trades her usual “biritan” singing style for R&Binflected grooves and soulful vocal stylings on “Sa Panaginip,” which is a collaboration project with songwriters Thyro Alfaro and Ivan Lee Espinoza. Ditto, Marvin Querido, and American pop-jazz musician and drummer Mike Shapiro also worked together on the music production and came up with a slicksounding R&B pop song that fits Katrina perfectly. “I wanted to give my audience a different sound, so different na maninibago talaga sila kasi hindi ito yung usual style na naririnig nila sa akin,” she said. Katrina Velarde was one of the hottest live acts in the biz before the pandemic hit. Her residency at the Music Hall was always a sold-out affair and was essentially her direct line to her supportive fans and listeners. But when the lockdowns struck, Katrina found herself with fewer and fewer gigs. Shows and performing engagements that usually took the bulk of her time. It was during this time that Katrina concentrated on her music. Katrina busied herself in recording and released a few singles prior to the new one. One was a cover of “Hindi Tayo Pwede.” The other, an original titled “Mahal Pa Rin Kita.” “It’s a conscious decision for Katrina and her team and Viva

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Katrina Velarde gets a sound makeover on her latest Viva Records single titled “Sa Panaginip.”

Records to try a new approach,” said a Viva executive. On that end, Katrina has her new husband to help her out. The newly christened Katrina Velarde-Shapiro is married to American pop-jazz luminary Michael Shapiro, who has played with the likes of Bobby Caldwell, Sergio Mendes, Will.i.am, Macy Gray, Justin Timberlake, Nicole Scherzinger, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), Kevyn Lettau, and Christopher Cross, to name some. “Katrina is an inspiring singer,” said Shapiro, “She doesn’t realize it, but her success is an inspiration not only for singers and performers, but for those who set out to have a better life. She’s not a one-time success story as the ‘SuklayDiva.’ She’s still making it with every career move she takes.” Right now, what Katrina wants is to have that connection again with her fans. “May social media, pero iba pa rinyung kaharap ko sila sa mga shows,” said Katrina. “Sana nga matapos na itong pandemic, para magkantahan na ulittayong lahat,” she added hopefully. In the meantime, Katrina Velarde and her fans can dream about that moment whilst sharing “Sa Panaginip.”

our environment through one of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, Kapuso ng Kalikasan,” said GMA Network Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz. “We hope that through this partnership with Maynilad, our fellow Kapuso would also be encouraged to do their part, whether big or small, in the preservation of our common home,” Javier-Cruz urged. For several years now, GMA has been working hand in hand with Maynilad by deploying employee-volunteers, dubbed GMA G.I.V.E.S. (Guide, Interact, Volunteer, Educate, and Serve), to the latter's coastal clean-up and tree planting activities.

GMA Network adopted 1 hectare of tree planting site in partnership with Maynilad

The TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City

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employees’hearts captured in new EP JONA, Kyla, Bugoy Drilon, Liezel Garcia, Trisha Denise, and Maris Racal have given life to five original songs from an ABS-CBN employee songwriting competition that now comprises the new extended play (EP) called OPM Fresh Songwriters Series Vol. 1. The company-wide employee contest Kapamilya Himig Handog, a version of the country’s biggest songwriting competition “Himig Handog,” showcased the songwriting talents of Kapamilyas Jane Abaday, Mark Marcos, Michelle Saubon, Christine Estabillo, and Mycah Borja through their respective entries “Kaya Pala,” “Sleep Tonight,” “Mahiwaga,” “Ikaw Na Lang Ang Kulang,” and “Stop Missing You.” All five tracks were produced by ABSCBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo and are now compiled in the OPM Fresh Songwriters Series Vol. 1, which can be heard via major digital music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, and more. The compositions prove that ABS-CBN pushes on with its mission of spotlighting Filipinos’ talent and artistry, evident in its nonstop production of songs that show off the excellence of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). “Kapamilya Himig Handog” was spearheaded by ABS-CBN’s Integrated Corporate Communications in partnership with the company’s premier music label, Star Music.

Jane Abaya (aka MJ) of MOR Entertainment won Best Song with her entry ‘Kaya Pala.’

White guy with guitar while drumming

Kapuso adopts one hectare of Maynilad’s tree planting site GMA Network, as part of its environmental advocacy project Kapuso ng Kalikasan, recently partnered with Maynilad to adopt one hectare of tree planting site in the Ipo Watershed. Under Maynilad’s ‘Plant for Life’ program, its partner communities planted 400 Narra saplings at GMA’s site in Mt. Balagbag, which is part of the Ipo Watershed. This initiative aims to rehabilitate and reforest Metro Manila’s main sources of water supply to help prevent land erosion, flooding, and drought. “Beyond the Network’s thrust of providing quality news and entertainment to the public via our various platforms, we remain committed to helping protect

encouraging, and the network is determined to keep improving its performance. CignalTV and TV5 President & CEO, Robert P. Galang said, “We are thrilled that more and more viewers are tuning in to our shows. We will continue to challenge ourselves to do even better, and we promise to keep creating shows that delight all kinds of audiences. We will further expand our DTT network in North and Central Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao by the end of July, ensuring truly nationwide coverage, so that Filipinos all over the country can enjoy watching TV5.” By offering more varied content to cater to different audiences and opening their doors to more talents, TV5 welcomes more viewers from diverse backgrounds and locations —giving more Filipinos a new home that’s a happy haven from the challenging world outside.

American singer-songwriter Danny Lynch performs by playing guitar and drums - using his feet for kick and snare -simultaneously.

London-based Filipino songwriter Rusty Mallillin wrote a song called “Crossroads,” performed by the Danny Lynch Project duo in a YouTube video and soon to be released in digital music stores.

FOR a Beatles fanatic like me, separates him from guys with I obviously get excited hearing guitars out there. He noted, “I singers cover classic hits from love the true story behind it.” no doubt the greatest group A Beatle fan named Diane ever. It’ gets more interesting Ashley claimed she found a YUGEL when somebody showcases ladder in Beatle Paul’s garden LOSORATA his own rendition of, say, back in the ‘60s and “stuck it “She Came In Through The up the bathroom window which Bathroom Window”—a short he'd left slightly open.” track tucked in the climactic “Big One” medley Mind you, too, there’s more to the Danny heard in the band’s final album recording Abbey Lynch Project apart from doing great covers and Road. It is a deep cut by any measure. singing equally impressive originals like the riffThat is how I got introduced to the artistry of anchored “Broken Guitar” and the power ballad Danny Lynch, an American singer-songwriter “Gravity. The group interestingly recorded a who sings, and then plays guitar and drums Filipino composition called “Crossroads” written simultaneously. Yes, you heard that right. He by London-based songwriter Erasmo “Rusty” makes use of his feet — the right for the kick, the Malllillin. The song had been uploaded on left for the snare. YouTube by way of the group’s channel. “Doing it altogether feels like a good workout. “When I heard the song, I immediately liked its It gives me a certain sense of rhythm and timing,” vibe and message so all we had to do was bring in he argued, as evident in the YouTube clip where our personality into it,” implied the hard-working he is seen delightfully performing the said Paul gifted talent who founded a production company, McCartney-penned-and-sung Beatles track with D-Lynch Productions LLC, that offers recording, his efficient guitarist-buddy Kevin Joela. videography, and graphic design services. The two of them form the David Lynch The fact that Danny has himself written Project which gives classic hits of their choice songs for various artists including Atlantic some bright, lively approach worth hearing Records’ Halestorm, multi-platinum producer over and over. Samples include their versions Josh Thompson, the Grammy-nominated of The Doors’s “Love Me Two Times”, Wayne David Ivory, and singer-songwriter Mutlu, only Cochran’s “Last Kiss," and Johnny Cash’s magnified the legitimacy of the Filipino creation. “Folsom Prison Blues.” Crucial to Danny Lynch’s versatility is the way While the duo also tackles more familiar he carefully addressed his early struggles in life. It numbers from the Fab Four like “Can’t Buy Me truly drove him to keep doing what he loves even Love,” and “Across The Universe,” I had to ask in the midst of a pandemic. He related, “I came Danny during a chat why he chose a relatively from the (housing) projects. I know how it is to obscure track to demonstrate his steady beat that struggle and I see music as therapy.”

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THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021

‘I DO’ AT HOME

Weddings in the new normal By Tet Defensor

E FILIPINOS love to gather as a family; not even the pandemic or the IATF restrictions can stop us from celebrating special occasions with our loved ones. Amid the strict rules on mass gatherings and social distancing, fun-loving Pinoys are redefining happy times like birthdays, debuts, and even weddings in the comforts of their home. For event stylist Maya Padiernos of PartyConcepts, the challenge of turning a small garage into a wedding venue is a welcome development. During the first quarter of 2020, events were non-existent. Gatherings were prohibited and event stylists like Maya had to contend with organizing Zoom events for clients. But as the government restrictions began to ease up, her company started receiving inquiries for party supply rentals. Clients were interested in her backdrops, ceiling drapes, and other party decorations that could make an event “Instagrammable”. “I started in the business with a party supply and rental shop. We rented out party tables, chairs, and party decors,” Padiernos recalled. An interior design graduate, from party supplies she branched out into full event styling for debuts and weddings. She has been running PartyConcepts in Dasmariñas Cavite for four years. When GCQ was declared, clients expressed interest in her styling services for birthdays, baptism, and weddings. When she asked about the venue, the usual reply was, “pwede ba sa house? (can we do it at home?)” “Bawal pa ang big events, bawal din lumabas ang kids and seniors. Best option talaga ang house parties,” Padiernos said. Maya and her team have created every possible event theme for her clients. “Parang lahat nagawa na namin – Bohemian, rustic, Greek mythology, Hollywood, may template na kami for all themes,” she said.

Intimate wedding setup in the backyard.

An intimate wedding styled by Maya Padiernos of PartyConcepts.

But while her past events were in public venues that could be easily dressed up, house parties require more creativity and technical know-how because of space constraints. For instance, a couple inquired about a backdrop for a house wedding. The groom was scheduled to leave the country immediately and so the wedding needed to happen at once. During the discussion, Padiernos found out that the wedding had been rescheduled four times because of the pandemic. They lost a lot money because initial payments to the venue and suppliers were forfeited. “Parang nag-give up na sila, and their attitude was ‘sige na, sa bahay na lang, para matapos na,’ she related. Padiernos also found out that the bride had a beautiful wedding gown made. “Sayang naman kung hindi nila itutuloy.” The team created the couple’s “dream wedding” in their home. The kitchen

Coachella party at home.

was transformed into a wedding chapel. “The walls were red, ang sakit sa mata, we had to cover everything with white drapes.” Padiernos even created a small foyer so that the bride could have a dramatic reveal. After the ceremony, the guests were led to the open area outside the house which was styled like an enchanted forest. The couple was very happy with the outcome. Before the pandemic, Padiernos and her team were often overwhelmed by big events. “Padamihan ng guests, palakihan ng venue,” she said. Now, most of the projects involve transforming a townhouse garage into a rusticthemed wedding venue, or assembling a Coachella backdrop inside a condominium unit. With the current limitations, house weddings are definitely a practical option. With the right styling, the bride can still have her dream wedding and

Dressed up carport for a wedding reception.

the debutant can have her Instagrammable party. A more elaborate design would cost more. But venue cost is almost zero and with just a few guests, food cost is lower. Those who are un-

able to attend can always join online. PartyConcepts has found a way of holding memorable events in the new normal. Check out their house party themes and intimate event packages on their Facebook page. The company is based in Cavite, but they can style any kind of event at any location. “There is no direct contact with client and guests, during ingress and egress, it’s very safe,” Padiernos assured. GrabMart customers can now order their health and beauty essentials from Watsons via the app.

SM Markets, Watsons now on Grab

GRAB inked a deal with SM Markets and A.S. Watson Group, enabling GrabMart shoppers in Metro Manila and Cebu to order from the brands. Customers can now place orders from SM Supermarket, Hypermarket, Savemore, and Watsons via the app and receive them at home in just an hour. “SM’s vast network of stores and wide range of products will make shopping more convenient to Filipinos, especially people short on time or unable to easily visit stores,” said Anton Bautista, head of deliveries at Grab Philippines. Those who need something from Watsons may also opt to order via the Watsons app and have it delivered in five hours or less with the app’s Express Delivery service co-powered by GrabExpress. Further, shoppers can also use GrabPay to pay for their Watsons purchases both online and in-store, and

earn points whenever they use Grab’s in-app wallet. “We are delighted to collaborate with Watsons to offer safe, reliable, and convenient services to shoppers, including deliveries and cashless payments,” Bautista said. “We saw a shift in our customers’ shopping behavior with most of them turning to e-commerce platforms to purchase their necessities, and they expect their purchases to be delivered fast. This partnership allows our customers to conveniently shop for their essentials without having to worry about their safety,” said Watsons general manager Danilo Chiong. As a welcome treat, GrabMart customers can get free delivery for P700 spent on Watsons products using the code WATSONS or get P100 discount and free delivery for a minimum of P1,990 using WATSONS100.

RAISE. LIVE. CONNECT. RLC Residences offers elevated design, top-notch amenities, safety, and connectivity in its properties built for families and career-oriented residents.

RLC Residences elevates condo living REAL estate leader Robinsons Land Corporation reaffirms its commitment to improving the quality and design of its residential developments with its newly launched brand RLC Residences. RLC Residences – an integration of three brands: Robinsons Residences, Robinsons Luxuria, and Robinsons Communities – partners with world-class designers to bring safe, quality, and healthy living spaces to Filipinos. Backed by decades-long experience in residential development, the brand’s properties are anchored on its commitment to “Raise, Live, and Connect”. RLC Residences raises the lifestyle of resi-

dents with elegant design, from common areas to the units. Residents are guaranteed of safety and provided with support systems for raising families, such as study areas, playgrounds, and potential areas for daycare services. RLC Residences’ design of its living spaces enables residents to pursue the lifestyle they want – no matter what stage of life they’re in. With smart solutions for productivity and efficiency, RLC Residences elevates residences’ way of living, from where and how they choose to work, play, and rest. Units in new developments are equipped with smart home features, innovative storage solutions, and dedicated spaces for work-from-home.

In a bid to encourage connectivity, not only by creating transit-oriented developments, the layout of spaces incorporate areas where families can meet other residents and pathways that allow for quiet moments. RLC Residences balances the needs of both its family and career-oriented residents without sacrificing health and safety. The brand assures Filipinos continued reliability, commitment to health and safety, and living spaces that incorporate modern, contemporary design. Units in RLC Residences’ new developments are equipped with smart home features.