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‘Heroes’ push Duque ouster Frontliners seek SRA release on ‘national day of protest’ By Willie Casas and Macon Ramos-Araneta

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EALTH workers from various hospitals protested Wednesday in front of the Department of Health (DOH) office in Manila demanding that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III resign over his failure to release long overdue benefits to medical frontliners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SRA ‘22 funds got House okay, snagged in Senate At a budget briefing before the House committee on health, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the budget for THE Department of Health said the SRA was in the Bayanihan 3 bill, Wednesday there were no funds for the which has been approved by the House, special risk allowance (SRA) of health but remains pending in the Senate. workers in the 2022 budget.

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DOH director Larry Cruz, meanwhile, said that of the P311 million released by the Department of Budget and Management last week, P308 billion was already

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Palace hits back, accuses Drilon pals of overprice By Vito Barcelo, Macon Ramos-Araneta, purchase of his allies in the previous administration of PPEs worth at least P3,000 each. and Marciel V. Cruz MALACAÑANG on Wednesday denied that the administration purchased overpriced personal protective equipment (PPEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it was the previous administration that bought PPEs at a higher cost. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque asked opposition Senator Franklin Drilon to explain the

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The Duterte administration bought PPEs worth P1,700 each during the pandemic, Roque said. Drilon dismissed Roque’s allegations, saying they were aimed at diverting public attention away from the Duterte administration of P8.6 billion worth of overpriced face masks, face shields and PPEs from a small company, Pharmally, which is Next page

Pacquiao ready to probe Go on ethics, but where’s the rap sheet

By Vito Barcelo THE government is preparing a proposal to hold a “multi-day” voting for the 2022 national and local elections amid the prevailing threat of the public health crisis, National Task Force against COVID-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Wednesday. “We are looking a possibility that the elections will be conducted in a multiday election, not a single day election, so that we can prevent the possible con-

members of militant groups. On Tuesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said it has disbursed over P237 million of the additional P311 million funds released for the COVID-19 SRA of an additional 20,000 health workers. The P311 million was sent to DOH regional offices on Aug. 27, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said. The protests pushed through despite Duterte’s Aug. 21 order to the DOH and the Department of Budget and Management to pay the already delayed allowances to frontliners within 10 days. Next page

Health workers put DOH Secretary Francisco Duque inside a makeshift jail during the holding of their “National Day of Protest” on September 1, 2021 as they demand his immediate ouster, holding him accountable and liable for gross neglect, inept and inefficient response in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. They also press for the distribution of the special risk allowance and payment of other benefits due them as front liners in the war on COVID-19, during the rally held at the DOH main office. Danny Pata, Norman Cruz

Multiple day voting mulled amid ‘crisis’

The placards they carried also called for the ouster of President Rodrigo Duterte, who on Monday called frontline workers modern-day heroes. Wearing personal protective equipment, the health workers demanded the release of their benefits including the special risk allowance (SRA), active hazard duty pay, and allowances for meals, accommodation, and transportation. Hospital operations were not affected since participants in the rally were offduty medical workers. The health workers were joined by

SENATOR Emmanuel Pacquiao said he was ready to lead the Senate ethics committee’s investigation of Senator Christopher Go’s alleged involvement in the procurement of reportedly overpriced medical goods. “It depends. As chairman of the ethics committee, if there is a complaint submitted to my committee, then I will have to take action,” Pacquiao said. In a privilege speech Tuesday, Go accused his colleagues of bullying but said he would welcome any investigation to end all speculations. Go has repeatedly denied his link to Christopher Lao, who served as the DBM-PS chief when the medical goods were procured at the start of the pandemic in March last year. “I support our collective goal to find out the truth. But if we do not know how

to listen, or, worse, if we already have a conclusion even before getting all the facts, then we have failed in providing the people true and accurate information. Aren’t we all for the truth? I am one with you here in the Committee,” Go said. Next page

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2-million cases mark breached; Granular lockdowns favored over wide ECQ daily log drops Senator Bong Go

THE proposal to replace the city- or province-wide community quarantine levels with granular two-week lockdowns is now up for approval by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases Resolutions, Interior spokesperson Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said. “There is consensus among the different government agencies that instead of a wide ECQ, the government will just impose granular lockdowns,” he said. Malaya said the national government gave assurance it would augment support to local government units in giving

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food assistance to affected residents. Under the proposed two-week granular lockdown, he said LGUs would provide assistance for the first week while the national government and Department of Social Welfare and Development would shoulder it on the second week. Last week, the Interior department recommended that even authorized persons outside residence (APORs) should not be allowed to go out during granular lockdowns to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Benjamin Abalaos

Jr. said granular lockdowns might be better for Metro Manila. “A hard lockdown should always be the last option. Personally, that’s my point of view,” he said. Abalos said 3,040 households in Metro Manila are currently under granular lockdowns. Elsewhere, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said six local government units in Metro Manila have completed the deadline for the payout of cash assistance to low-income beneficiaries affected by the recent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Next page

By Willie Casas, Vito Barcelo, Rey E. Requejo and Joel E. Zurbano THE Philippines logged on Wednesday 14,216 new infections, breaching the 2 million mark of COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health said, with incoming vaccines to be deployed to the provinces where spikes have been recorded. This, after an independent research group said the National Capital Region’s reproduction number of COVID-19 cases had gone down to 1.43 as Next page

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‘Heroes’... From A1 Under the Bayanihan law, public and private health workers directly catering to COVID-19 patients are entitled to an SRA not exceeding P5,000 a month from Dece. 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The SRA will be on a prorated basis, depending on the number of days that the health care workers were on duty in a month. Health workers said they will not abandon their patients even as they staged a mass protest. Medical workers who did not join the rally because they were on duty wore red arm bands to show their support. In an interview with TeleRadyo, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center employees’ union president Cristy Donguines said Duque should resign immediately out of delicadeza. “Their excuse that they are still looking for funds is unacceptable. COA just said in its report that DOH has P11.9 billion in unused, unutilized budget. Yet they only released P311 million,” Donguines said. National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) employees’ association president Edwin Pacheco said it is hurtful that they have to resort to mass mobilization for such a meager amount.

“We are fighting this pandemic. Why is the government depriving us of what is due us? We should not have to rally for our benefits,” Pacheco said. The Filipino Nurses United (FNU) on Wednesday demanded that Duque and the DOH be held accountable for the failure to release the benefits due to medical frontliners. The FNU, in a statement, said their group is in “extreme frustration” after the DOH failed once more to implement the benefits to ease the financial burden of nurses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is outrageous that the DOH focused only on one benefit — special risk allowance (SRA) — when there are other delayed benefits,” the group said. The nurses’ group pointed out the COA findings that P11.89 billion from the 2020 funds of the DOH remained unobligated, with the agency supposedly allocating billions of pesos to “questionable deals” and purchases. The group added that the P311 million worth of SRAs allegedly released by the DOH targeted only 20,000 more health workers, which is far from the 500,000 targeted health workers. According to FNU, for 2021 alone, more than 103 health workers have died and more than 28,000 have been infected. Robert Mendoza, Alliance of Health

Workers (AHW) national president, said the deadline they set with the DOH to grant our COVID-19 benefits is finally over. “Our patience with Secretary Duque is also over. A year has passed, but the basic problem confronting health workers in relation to the COVID-19 issue remains. Enough is enough! Now, let him face our collective call for him to step down and be accountable for his wrongdoings especially in ensuring our health, safety and welfare,” he said. He noted that Duque and President Duterte were wrong in thinking that the growing anger of the health workers can only be appeased by providing “a meager budget which only few have received.” Benjamin Santos, AHW secretarygeneral, said the fight was not just a matter of fulfilling the economic needs of the health workers, but rather a fight for justice. “We are deprived of our rights to avail what is provided by law. We, health workers became victims of Secretar Duque’s failure, gross negligence and incompetence in providing quality health that we all deserve,” he said. Earlier, health workers from Fabella Hospital and Research Institute for Tropical Medicine conducted their own protests to demand for the release of their benefits.

Health frontline workers in St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City are still waiting for their SRAs. However, only a few medical workers will receive it. DOH had said only medical workers who have direct contact with COVID-19 patients will receive their SRA under Bayanihan 2 law, which expired in June 2021. The DOH had appealed to health workers to cancel their planned protests for fear that the health system would be at risk. The Anakpawis partylist joined hundreds of health workers from public and private hospitals in a coordinated protest to assert their much-delayed economic benefits promised by the government under the Bayanihan program. “The anger and frustration of our health workers are justified. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and President Rodrigo Duterte are guilty of criminal neglect for abandoning our weary health workers,” said Anakpawis President Ariel Casilao. “Health workers have all the right to protest and demand what is due to them. They took to the streets today because Malacanang and DOH repeatedly failed to address their just demands and grievances. Health workers are our front liners in this battle against COVID, yet their pleas are being ignored,” the Anakpawis leader said.

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disbursed to various health facilities. But Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo said only 20,000 workers would get their allowances, as opposed to 148,000 who must be paid. She also said the Bayanihan 2 allocated P13.5 billion for allowances, which means the P311 million released by the DBM was not enough. Quimbo said health care workers should have received an average of P34,000 in special risk allowances each. That means there was a funding shortfall of P5 billion. She also said future SRA payments were in jeopardy, because there is no assurance that Bayanihan 3 will become a law. At the same time, Duque said health workers with indirect exposure to COVID-19 cases could only qualify for SRA through a new law, since Bayanihan 2 specified that only those with direct contact with COVID-19 cases would get the allowance. If they handed out the SRA to these workers, state auditors would again flag that expenditure, he said. “The interpretation cannot be left to the head of the agency because it is a law. It is only by way of legislation that this can be amended,” Duque added. “Otherwise the COA (Commission on Audit) will run after all our chiefs of hospitals, they will run after everybody else that allowed it, despite the clear provision of the law,” he added. Thousands of health care workers have complained of not having received the SRA due them and some have resorted to mass action to press for payment of their allowances. Duque in August said the Health department will look into savings that it could realign for risk allowances, given that billions of the department’s budget for the same provision were unobligated. However, the COA report that flagged “deficiencies” in the use of P67.32 billion worth of COVID-19 funds, including P11.89 billion, which remained unobligated as of Dec. 31, 2020, and reverted back to the Bureau of the Treasury, was issued soon after Duque made the promise. The DBM on Aug. 25 said it has released P311.79 million for the muchdelayed SRAs. Duque said the DOH has also sought legal assistance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the issue of releasing SRAs for health care workers with indirect contact to COVID-19 patients. Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said on Wednesday that around 120,000 health care workers have yet to receive their special risk allowance.

under scrutiny at the Senate. “Spoken like a true troll. It is very unmanly and desperate of Roque to even mention my name,” Drilon said in a statement. “It is very malicious and it is a futile attempt to divert attention away from this organized plunder,” the senator added. He said Roque should point to the backer of former undersecretary Christopher Lao who was the head of the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) when the overpriced face shields and face masks were procured. Drilon also said Roque should identify the backer of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., a small firm which only had a paidup capital of around P625,000 but secured over P8 billion worth of government contracts for the procurement of PPEs. In defending the alleged overpriced PPEs, Roque said the Aquino administration bought PPEs worth above P3,000 each in 2015 and 2016, higher by almost P1,300 each bought by the Duterte administration. “Senator Drilon, why don’t you ask your allies,” the Palace official said. He asked the senator why his allies in the previous administration made such purchases of PPEs worth double the price at a time when there was no pandemic. “Somebody made money, and it is not with the administration. You know, when you point your finger at someone, the other four are pointed back at you. That’s what happened with the supposed overpriced PPE,” he said. Roque defended the government’s emergency procurement of pandemic supplies, saying it was consistent with the government procurement act, relevant procurement issuances, and the Bayanihan Act. “Overpriced? No. Because at the time, all countries were in search for PPEs,” he added. At the same time, Roque denied that the influence of former economic adviser and businessman Michael Yang led to the government’s decision to buy over 8 billion worth of Covid-19 medical supplies from Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp.

Yang’s name was brought up in a Senate hearing last week after video footage was played showing the Chinese Davao-based businessman and President Rodrigo Duterte meeting with officials of Pharmally in 2017. “Personalities had nothing to do with this. What they looked at were the price and quality,” Roque said. Roque said the government, through the DBM, requested quotes of items from suppliers before actually awarding the government contract to Pharmally. “They asked for quotes from multiple sources. And they decide on who to award the contract on the basis of the quotes submitted. Just because there’s no bidding, it doesn’t mean they don’t ask for multiple quotes,” he added. In a public address aired last Tuesday, Duterte defended Yang by pointing out that he has been in business for some 20 years. He cited Yang’s ties with former Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua, saying he even accompanied the exenvoy in meetings. Duterte also said the process of emergency procurement is consistent with existing laws such as Republic Act (RA) 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act, Government Procurement Policy Board issuances (GPPB), and other further of RA 11469 of Bayanihan to Heal As One Act. Under the Bayanihan Act, the government may undertake the procurement of PPEs and other medical supplies “in the most expeditious manner” as exemptions from RA 9184 and other relevant laws. The law also allows “emergency” negotiated procurement “in case of imminent danger to life or property during a state of calamity, or when time is of the essence arising from natural or man-made calamities or other cases where immediate action is necessary.” Last week, senators expressed concern why a bulk of government contracts for the purchase of COVID-19 medical supplies went to Pharmally, which existed only six months before the pandemic. Pharmally was registered in September 2019 with the Securities and Exchange of Commission with a paid capital of P625,000. Senator Richard Gordon said President Duterte has turned the COVID-19

funding mess involving his former appointees into “a personal fight.” In an interview with CNN Philippines, Gordon, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, criticized the way Duterte responded to the irregularities surrounding the Health department’s pandemic response funds, which are being questioned by the senator’s panel. During the Senate hearing, the committee presented a 2017 footage showing Duterte and Sen. Christopher Go welcoming former economic adviser and Chinese businessman Michael Yang and the officials of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. in Malacañang. In his public address aired on Tuesday, Duterte called out Gordon for his manner of leading the inquiry, which he said “reeks with malice.” He also accused Gordon of being anti-Chinese. Gordon said he was disappointed at the President. “I am a bit disappointed at him because the people voted for him but it seems like he left the people out of the picture,” Gordon said in Filipino. “He is making it a personal fight even if it’s not meant to be one.” Gordon told Duterte to direct his appointees to answer the issues on procurement of overpriced pandemic supplies instead of launching personal attacks against him. Gordon said the Senate investigation into the overpriced pandemic supplies may reach the President. “We haven’t served a subpoena yet. He’s not being investigated yet. Maybe he was reacting to that statement,” said Gordon. “The government machinery of the DOH was there. The regulatory agencies were there and then suddenly this corporation with a paid-up capital of P600,000 was there. The firm bagged big contracts,” Gordon said. Also on Wednesday, lawmakers questioned the Department of Health’s (DOH)’s absence of funding for additional testing facilities under the proposed P5.024 trillion national budget for 2022. During the DOH budget briefing, Rep. AngelinaTan of Quezon, chairperson of the House committee on health, took note of the agency’s absence of funding for molecular labs or purchase of equipment for the creation of additional laboratories.

supportive of the ethics probe against Go, a close associate of President Rodrigo Duterte. Despite Go’s denial of his links with Lao, Pacquio believes the ties between the two should be clarified before the public. Pacquiao also hopes his colleague – both come from Mindanao -- will not

take offense to the committee’s possible interrogation. “I hope my colleague, Senator Bong Go or Christopher Lao will not be offended by the questions that will be asked...because we are just performing our duty to give solution to or clarification on the issues in aid of legislation,” he said.

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ments of vaccines this month will be deployed mostly to Southern Tagalog, Central Luzon, and other regions experiencing surges in COVID-19 infections. The COVID-19 vaccines to be deployed in Metro Manila, on the other hand, will be used to inoculate residents for their second doses. “Those (areas) under Alert Level 4, areas where there are high cases like Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, the area of Ilocos and other provinces, those will be prioritized,” said National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. As of August 31, the government has administered 33,706,295 vaccine doses, with 13,958,418 as second dose.

Multiple... From A1 glomeration of thousands of people in the [election] precincts,” Galvez, also the vaccine czar, said in an interview at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay news forum. Galvez said the crowding of voters in election precincts could cause an increase in the transmission risks of COVID-19 infections. “We have seen there are many impacts of the national elections, we have seen that in the United States and also in India that it has further aggravated the [crisis] situation,” he said. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the

Pacquiao... From A1 Pacquiao’s statement came a day after Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman Richard Gordon floated the possibility of a Senate ethics probe against Go. Gordon said at least four senators are

Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, the NTF, and the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Galvez said, are considering various options for the conduct of the upcoming May 2022 polls, with careful consideration of health and safety protocols during the pandemic. “So now, the IATF and NTF are working together with the Comelec so that we can have a scheme that we can minimize the superspreader transmissions on the registrations and also during the time of elections,” he said. Galvez said it would not be “feasible” to conduct next year’s election in just a single day with millions of registered voters “would have to troop to different poll precincts.”

of August 31. Nationwide, active cases stood at 140,949, with 86 new fatalities bringing the death toll to 33,533 or 1.67 percent of the total cases. At least 73 percent of the ICU beds, 66 percent of the isolation beds, 71 percent of the ward beds, and 55 percent of the ventilators were in use, the DOH said. In Metro Manila, 71 percent of the ICU beds, 66 percent of the isolation beds, 73 percent of the ward beds, and 60 percent of the ventilators were in use. As this developed, the incoming ship-

House drops impeach raps against Leonen By Maricel V. Cruz THE House of Representatives resolved Wednesday to dismiss the impeachment complaint filed against Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen. The chamber adopted House Resolution 2068 by a 165-1-1vote. In May, the House committee on justice, chaired by Rep. Vicente Veloso III of Leyte dismissed the Leonen impeachment complaint -- which it said was based on hearsay. One Edwin Cordevilla, secretarygeneral of the Filipino League of Advocates For Good Government, filed the complaint against Leonen. Forty-four congressmen voted for the dismissal of the complaint while two inhibited themselves. “Being hearsay and not based on an authentic record, we cannot take this as a ground even on the question of verification on the matter of the court,” Veloso said earlier when his committee ruled to dismiss the complaint. “The verification failed to satisfy the requirement that the allegations of the complainant must be based on his personal knowledge or must be based on authentic records,” he added. Leonen then welcomed the unanimous vote of the House justice committee to dismiss the impeachment complaint against him on ground that it is insufficient in form and substance. Leonen described the House committee on justice’s vote as an affirmation of “constitutional independence of the Judiciary by not allowing others to take advantage of the vulnerability of its members. “They have created a precedent that warns against the abuse and trivialization of constitutional processes,” Leonen said in a statement. Cordevilla filed the impeachment complaint at the House in December 2020. Cordevilla’s complaint was endorsed by Ilocos Norte Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba, a cousin of former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose election protest was dismissed by the SC, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, in February. Cordevilla in his complaint said Leonen committed a culpable violation of the Constitution. He accused Leonen of allegedly “arbitrarily, willfully, intentionally, deliberately and malevolently, with evident bad faith, failing to dispose of at least” 37 cases out of more than 81 cases that were raffled off to his court few months after he was appointed to the Supreme Court in November 2012. The 37 cases were categorized for Leonen’s immediate decision, Cordevilla said in his filing. Supreme Court records showed that Leonen has the highest number of cases under his docket. Cordevilla also accused Leonen of not doing his job as head of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, as the magistrate had no decision on “dozens” of electoral protests as of this month. Leonen was also accused of refusing to file his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for 15 times while serving as professor at the College of Law at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

Granular... From A1 Año said these included Quezon City, Manila, Caloocan City, Pasig City, Malabon City, and Navotas City. As of Wednesday morning, 95 percent of the P11.2 billion fund for the emergency cash assistance or about P10.63 billion have been distributed to some 10.6 million eligible beneficiaries.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Benjamin Abalos Jr. said 45.16 percent of Metro Manila’s 9.77 million target population are now fully vaccinated.

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The Philippines is set to receive over 137 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines within the remaining months of this year, Galvez said. “We are making significant work towards having a better Christmas. That’s what we are doing,” he added. The government, however, failed to meet its target of administering 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine a day from August 23 to August 29.

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‘Hold order’ sought vs. 7 policemen By Rey Requejo

FROM RUSSIA. A shipment of 15,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City. The latest vaccine delivery brings to 51,900,590 the total number of vaccine doses the country received since February. Robert Oswald P. Alfile

Two Filipinos latest victims of hate crime AN ELDERLY Filipina and a Filipino theater actor were the latest victims of anti-Asian hate crime in the United States, the Philippine Consulate General in New York said on Tuesday. The separate incidents took place on August 29 and 30, prompting the Consulate to issue another warning to the Filipino community in New York to exercise vigilance in public spaces, especially the subway. The elderly Filipina was shoved down the stairs of a subway station in Rego Park, Queens while the theater actor was spat on by an individual and subjected to racist insults while on a subway train in Manhattan. Consul General Elmer Cato said the elderly Filipina, whose identity was kept confidential, was taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident was reported to the Consulate by a Filipino nurse who came to the Filipina’s aid when she fell down the stairs on the morning of August 30. “Our Good Samaritan stayed with her until police arrived and later provided us with details of what happened. He told us he could not control his tears on his way to work. ‘It could have been my mom,’ he said,” Cato shared. No other details were provided about the theater actor. Cato again called on all members of the Filipino community in New York to remain vigilant, especially when outside their residences and whe taking public transport.

2 solons call out DepEd over laptops, modules T By Maricel V. Crus and Macon Araneta

WO legislators on Wednesday criticized the Department of Education’s handling of its budget for digital infrastructure including laptops and learning modules.

In the lower chamber, Assistant Minority Leader France Castro filed a resolution seeking to inquire into the DepEd’s manner of distribution of laptops. Senator Joel Villanueva for his part called out the DepEd to pay attention to the the single, most-important conditionality attached to the P15.1-billion fund to purchase learning modules: the prevention of errors. Castro, a member of the Makabayan bloc, questioned DepEd’s memorandum which provided for the priorities for the

distribution of these laptops. “Many asked, why is it that it was the teacher who worked for it but it was the boss who benefitted?” Castro raised the question after “many public school teachers expressed dismay over the release of the DepEd Memorandum 00-0821-0062. Castro, the nominee ACT Teachers party-list group, said the DepEd memorandum states that the priority distribution would be 25 laptops per Regional Office; 15 laptops each for

small, 20 for medium, 25 for large, and 30 for very large School Division Offices; and one laptop each per Implementing Unit and District Office. The DepEd allotted only 115 laptops per Legislative District which will be given to schools or teachers. “The teachers hoped to be given support under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act of the gadgets for the blended distance learning because although many students are using self-learning module, the teachers still need the laptops for them to accomplish what is require(d) from them by the agency. In view of this memo, teachers will just hope to be among the awardees of the 115 per Legislative District ,” Castro added. Villanueva described the P15.1 billion budget for learning modules as “the price we have to pay for failing to rein in the pandemic, which, in turn, has prevented the resumption of face-to-face classes.

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GOODBYE DUBAI. The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific brings home 338 Filipinos from Dubai, in response to the government’s call to repatriate stranded overseas Filipinos in the Middle East who needed to come home while the travel ban is still in place. The sixth CEB-arranged special commercial or Bayanihan flight was mounted in coordination with the Philippine government’s special working group. The government instituted a travel ban on the UAE in May. Apart from meal and baggage allowance upgrades, passengers on this flight received a gift pack from Universal Robina Corporation.

Privacy commission, Google take down four online lending apps FOLLOWING orders from the National Privacy Commission to take down JuanHand, Pesopop, CashJeep, and Lemon Loan, the four online lending apps no longer appear and are now unavailable for download from the Google Play Store. The NPC has furnished copies to Google LLC to remove them from Google Play Store for posing serious privacy risks to

individuals who download the apps. Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro welcomes the National Telecommunications Commission and Google’s action and urges other OLAs to use lawful and reasonable methods when processing data of loan applicants. “For other OLAs, the NPC strongly urges you to employ know-your-customer and

debt collection practices that are aligned with NPC Circular No. 20-01, where we laid out guidelines on the processing of personal data for loan-related transactions,” he added. In four separate orders, the NPC directed Wefund Lending Corp., Joywin Lending Investor Inc., Cash8 Lending Corp., and Populus Lending Corp. – operators of Juan Hand, Lemon Loan, CashJeep, and

Pesopop, respectively – to stop the processing of their borrowers’ personal data. JuanHand, Lemon Loan, CashJeep, and Pesopop’s processing of their borrowers’ information such as contacts, location, photos, media files, email, and social media data, pose serious privacy concerns that expose borrowers to privacy risks and harms.

DHSUD okays S. Leyte, Ormoc land use plans By Rio N. Araja SOUTHERN Leyte and Ormoc City have secured the approval of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development for land use plans. Housing czar Eduardo del Rosario said after a much scrutiny and deliberation, the agency has approved the land use and development plans of Southern Leyte and Ormoc City, the first ones presented to the department since its creation in 2019. He said has already signed the certificates of approval of Ormoc City’s 2017-2027 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Southern Leyte’s 2019-2029 Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP). After submission of required documents and undergoing

THE Department of Justice will ask the Malolos City regional trial court to issue hold departure orders against seven policemen who were charged with murder for the killing of six civilians in a “sham” illegal drugs buy-bust operations in 2020 in Bulacan. Justice Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar said the filing of a motion for the issuance of HDOs was already instructed by Prosecutor General Benedictor Malcontento. Villar made the disclosure even as she admitted that the whereabouts of the seven accused remain unknown “We do not know if the PNP (Philippine National Police) knows their whereabouts,” she said, adding that the issuance of HDOs would be a safeguard against the accused from leaving the country and evade prosecution. Charged before the court were PSSG Benjie D. Enconado, PSSG Irwin Joy M. Yuson, PCPL Marlon M. Martus, PCPL Edmund V. Catubay, Jr., PCPL Harvy C. Albino, PCPL Herbert L. Hernandez, and PAT Rusco Virnar A. Madla, who were all assigned at the Intelligence Section/City Drug Enforcement Unit (IS/CDEU) of the San Jose Del Monte City Police Station in Bulacan. They were charged with six counts of murder and six counts of arbitrary detention in violation of the Articles 248 and 124, respectively, of the Revised Penal Code (RPC). Under the criminal cases filed before the RTC, the seven policemen were accused of killing Chamberlain S. Domingo, Chadwin D.R. Santos, Edmar S. Aspirin, Richard C. Salgado, Erwin N. Mergal, and Jim Joshua Cordero. The DOJ resolution stated that there were “three (3) fabricated buy-bust operations conducted by the said police officers supposedly on 14, 15, and 18 February 2020 against the victims, but in truth and in fact, no buy-bust operation was ever conducted against them.” “The reality, based on evidence submitted by the National Bureau of Investigation—Death Investigation Division, was that the victims were unlawfully and forcibly taken on 13 February 2020 at Towerville, Barangay Sto. Cristo, San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan,” the resolution said. It cited that the victims just happened to pass by the area where a buy-bust operation took place.

comprehensive reviews, Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez and City Planning and Development coordinator engineer Raoul Cam presented the city’s 10-year plan and secured approval from the DHSUD. “Today, we heard how Ormoc City aims to pursue the growth and development of the city and its constituents. I commend Mayor Gomez and his staff for a job well done -- this plan will significantly impact the way the city will look and function, dictate the kind of environment your people will live in and shape the future of Ormocanons,” Del Rosario said. “And so, I declare the approval of the CLUP of Ormoc City for 2017 to 2027, as we also find it aligned with the city’s goals and aspirations, as well as the principles of sustainable development,” he added.

CYBERSEX SUSPECTS. Some of the 16 suspects cover their faces as they undergo booking procedures at the office of the Optical Media Board in Quezon City on Wednesday midnight following their arrest for their involvement in alleged cybersex activities and credit card phishing scam at a small office posing as a call center in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. Norman Cruz

A COURT in Taguig City has issued a warrant of arrest against a Spanish national who has been accused of sexually abusing and recording on video the lewd act with a Filipino minor, who was the same victim in the sexual abuse case filed against former United States diplomat Dean Edward Cheves. Justice Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar on Wednesday revealed that the Taguig City RTC, Branch 15, Judge Byron San Pedro issued last August 31 a warrant of arrest against Spanish national Francisco Manuel Sanchez, 36, who uses the alias Franco Sanchez, for violation of Republic Act 7610, otherwise known as “Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act” and RA 9775 or Anti-Child Pornography Act. The Taguig City court also granted the motion of the Department of Justice for the issuance of a Precautionary Hold Departure Order against Sanchez. Citing information shared by the DOJ, the 16-year-old female victim met Sanchez on different dates in a span of three months from December last year until this February. The victim encountered Sanchez online and they first met on Dec. 14, 2020 where he picked her up in Pasay City and brought her to his place in Taguig City where they allegedly used illegal drugs and had sexual intercourse. There was one instance when he and a certain “Sam” reportedly used sex toys on her. While in another meeting it was mentioned that Sanchez allegedly recorded the victim’s separate sexual act with him and a certain “Gill”. Aside from Sanchez, it was earlier reported that the minor was also allegedly sexually abused by a former US diplomat 61-year-old Cheves that led to the issuance of a warrant of arrest against him by Pasay City RTC Branch 109 Judge Christian Castañeda last Aug. 25. The court recommended P200,000 bail for each case against Cheves. However, Cheves had already returned to the US last March where a case has been filed against him before a District Court in Virginia, US for his conduct in the Philippines

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Pacman nixes VP bid, ready to quit if graft ‘not present’ By Macon Ramos-Araneta

DEFENSE HAILED. House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez (center) and Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Julienne Baronda (right) welcome Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) during a courtesy call after the 2022 budget briefing on Wednesday. Ver Noveno

Romualdez commends Lorenzana By Maricel V. Cruz HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday commended Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana for the gallantry displayed by his department in defending the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Philippines from both external and internal threats. “I give my snappy salute to the men and women of the Department of National Defense under Sec. Lorenzana’s leadership for displaying their utmost gallantry in ensuring the territorial defense of our country from possible encroachment,” Romualdez said. Lorenzana and his team paid a courtesy call to Romualdez at the Majority Leader’s Office at Batasan Complex in Quezon City after attending the budget briefing for next year’s P5.024-trillion national budget. “We value and appreciate the contributions of our uniformed services in ensuring national peace and security. Thank you for promoting the welfare of the Filipino people and being a reliable partner in national development,” Romualdez added. Under the leadership of Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Romualdez said the House of Representatives supports the 15-year modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “Congress is always here to provide whatever available resources it can give to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ for the acquisition of additional equipment to boost its capabilities. My gratitude also to the men and women in the service who have dedicated their lives to the cause and for heeding the call of duty,” Romualdez added.

Hasten vaccine procurement for LGUs—BBM By Rey E. Requejo FORMER Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has called for the streamlining of the procurement process for COVID-19 vaccines to hasten their importation amid the local government’s intensified vaccination rollout. “To ensure enough and continuous stocks of vaccines, the government procurement agency must simply cut through the red tape,” Marcos said, reacting to LGUs’ mounting clamor for sufficient vaccine supplies. Marcos also expressed alarm with the warning issued by the World Health Organization that the dreaded Delta variant of COVID-19 is now sweeping through the country as the dominant virus strain. “The WHO has confirmed the community transmission of Delta variant, which to me signifies an urgent call to action for our procurement officials to bypass the usual procedure to hasten the importation of vaccines,” he stressed.

Duterte still PDP chair despite being ‘ousted’ By Vito Barcelo

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RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte remains the chairman of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) party despite being ousted by the faction headed by Senator Manny Pacquiao, Malacanang insisted Wednesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte believes that he remains chair of the ruling party, stressing that only the Supreme Court could decide to settle the issue of party legitimacy. “He had nothing to say about it because in the eyes of the President, he continues to be the chairman,” Roque said. President Duterte was aware that the Supreme Court had to intervene to settle the matter.

“It is necessary for the Supreme Court to decide on this issue, and the President knows that,” he said. The Pacquiao-led PDP-Laban faction recently ousted Duterte as party chairman, replacing him with senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, while Pacquiao was elected as the party president. Pacquiao’s camp has repeatedly rejected the legitimacy of the election of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi as PDPLaban president along with his allies in

the administration, led by the President. Pimentel said their camp is certain that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will recognize and rule in favor of their group. Melvin Matibag, secretary-general of the PDP-Laban Cusi faction, dismissed the rival group’s election of new officers as a “comedy.” “It’s a comedy. Sen. Koko Pimentel has no position in the PDP Laban. He is irrelevant and he does not represent the party. His group are pretenders and are attention seekers,” Matibag said. Pimentel’s father, the late Senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., founded PDP-Laban in 1982. Duterte joined the party in 2016 as a substitute candidate en route to being the first elected President from Mindanao.

TAIWAN DONATION. Taiwan

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang (left) presents a donation of 200 oxygen concentrators to Manila Economic and Cultural Office Resident Representative Gilberto Lauengco to help the Philippines’ fight against COVID-19. Inset shows Representative Peiyung Hsu of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines attending the turnover ceremony on August 31 with Health Undersecretary Maria Carolina Vidal-Taiño and Director Cesar Drilon Jr. of MECO.

PH Coast Guard, US hold joint maritime drills THE Coast Guards of the Philippines and the United States on Tuesday held a joint maritime exercise in the waters off Subic Bay, Zambales, the PCG said on Wednesday. In a statement, PCG spokesperson Commodore Armando Balilo said they performed vessel communication and multi-vessel maneuvering as well as search and rescue, small boat, and

emergency response operations. The US Coast Guard sent USCG Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) with Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Scan Eagle for the exercises. The PCG used Task Force Pagsasanay units like the BRP Gabriela Silang, BRP Sindangan, BRP Capones, PCG-manned Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel, BRP Lapu-

Lapu, and Airbus helicopter CGH-1451. The PCG members joined their counterparts aboard USCG Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) as they launched the UAS to aid in the search and rescue operation. This served as an opportunity for the two Coast Guards to discuss best practices and learn from each other, the PCG said.

SENATOR Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday ruled out a vice presidential bid in next year’s national elections. “Wait for my announcement. I am considering three choices: running for president, running again for Senate, or retiring from politics,” Pacquiao said in an ANC interview. The boxing legend also said he is ready to resign if someone would say there is no corruption in government, after warning President Rodrigo Duterte it was still rampant in his administration. In case he will run for elective office in 2022, Pacquiao said he will run for a post where he sees himself effective, in explaining why a vice-presidential bid is not part of his choices. Attempts to destroy his reputation were also the reason why he considered retiring from politics. “First of all, I consider retiring from politics because there are people who fabricate stories to destroy my name which I protect with my life,” Pacquiao said. This was not the first time the boxing senator’s camp has spoken about not seeking the vice presidency. Before leaving the country for a bout in the United States last month, Pacquiao stressed corruption is three times more under the Duterte administration than the previous one – leading to a cutting of ties with his fellow Mindanaoan and a break in the ruling PDP-Laban. However, Pacquiao has yet to come out with evidence to support his corruption allegations, vowing to do this as he returned to the country on Monday. “Let’s send to jail those involved in corruption in government. Let’s investigate and give justice to our poor countrymen who have long been suffering,” said Pacquiao, who has manifested his plan to run for President in 2022. The eradication of corruption is among the 22-point agenda Pacquiao crafted while training for his fight with Cuban Yordenis Ugas, who beat the eight-division world champion via unanimous decision.

Leni poised to decide on ’22 prexy bid By Rio N. Araja VICE President Leni Robredo will soon decide if she will run for president or not in the 2022 elections. “VP Leni is thanking all those who have expressed their trust and support. To listen to the calls is part of her decision-making process,” Robredo’s spokesperson Barry Gutierrez said. “We are nearing the time when she said she will announce her decision,” he said. Earlier, Robredo said she was open to run as president in 2022, and that she would decide by September or not later than Oct. 8, the last day of the filing of the certificate of candidacy. Volunteers from over 200 groups with more than 500,000 members came forward during a recent online gathering dubbed “Kay Robredo Taumbayan ang Panalo: The People’s Convention” and paid tribute to the Vice President’s leadership. More than 200 volunteer groups representing more than 500,000 members on Monday held an online gathering to pay tribute to the leadership and dependable service of Vice President Leni Robredo, most especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dubbed as “Kay Robredo, Taumbayan ang Panalo: The People’s Convention”, the online event was streamed via Team Leni Robredo Facebook page where several representatives and groups expressed full support for VP Robredo’s endeavors and programs for the welfare of the Filipino people.

Mayors push Chavit Senate run TOWN mayors across the country want Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson to run for a Senate seat in the 2022 elections and represent them in national policy and decision-making processes. In a statement, the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), of which Singson is president, said a large number of town mayors nationwide “expressed their collective aspiration to rally behind and support local governance stalwarts and champions of local autonomy and decentralization who will vie for national positions.” The common sentiments among these mayors, as verbalized during a series of the LMP Regional Planning events, “point to a united stand to help catapult

into the national scene one from among its ranks,” it added. LMP spokesman Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil of Lingayen said this would ensure “that needs and concerns of local government units, especially the municipalities and the barangays, are well represented” on a national level. Bataoil said there are “movements on the ground” that seek to push and call for Singson to run for the Senate next year. He ran for the Senate in the 2007 elections but did not make the magic 12. “Crossing political party lines and regional aggrupation, municipal mayors across the country are trying to convince Mayor Chavit to be the advocate of local governance in the Senate of the Philippines,” the LMP statement added.

AYUDA FOR PWDS. Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia oversees the distribution of financial assistance to 454 persons with disability (PWDs) from Senator Bong Go at the lobby of the Bacolod City Government Center on Wednesday. The senator partnered with the DSWD to grant P3,000 each to Bacolodnon beneficiaries thru the DSWD Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. Bacolod City PIO

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Estabillo Publisher political career. and Lacson fired back. ernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start Radial 10 of the conglomerate San adverse effects or infection. ernhil@yahoo.com ters andthe will startfrom from Radial Road 10(R10) (R10) ofthe the conglomerate San Miguel CorporaerrRussia, adverse effects orlight infection. City. back to health.” we hope the government and SMC can young, the Pasig River had been synonyCity.but back to health.” neCity. River back to health.” On July 1,Miguel she gave birth to River, have that allows thisagainst to happen? If the Absentee Voting Act ofCorpora2003, Expanded Senior and their COA, calling its Whatever happened toRoad that proposal? in Metro Manila and Taytay in Rizal province. 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Eñano Associate Editors The National Union of People’s of human decency and allowed the maintain cordial relations with other countries. We understand that Velasco was offered she was in her trimester. against him; another strike and he will be, This use of werewould provencertainly right. As turnover neared, Cay-in turnover the Speakership, Cayetano sudb PhilHealth thieves IMPACT Published Monday toof Sunday by Philippine Manila Standard Makati, Ortigas, and Bonifacio Global sig help boost mobility ithubs back to its old glory. There were even Rolando G.plant Estabillo Publisher her Reina Mae aprocedures three-day furlough to Islands to the Philippine Reina Mae Nasino, a human rights River died of pneumonia, just Not content with the authorities had in her the workPañares of the ment of Health (DOH). sit down and discuss the terms of reference (with) pollution. Many Filipinos have sit down and discuss the terms of reference mous (with) pollution. 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Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board Lawyers also asked that Reina Mae sending photos and letters to the his 10-year sentence, his flight to inside the jail where they could be Re up time and again the mess their The Pasig River Expressway will be a him to a “German interrogator” he and his wife were not estranged, they to realize that his decision to not honor his er said SMC proposal toisbuild the cities of Manila, Mandaluyong, private on Audit The fact that the due process are without basis. ROMEROlegations that his government had of Philippine Newspapers alive today. in only 20 working days. HeMakati, also helped steer benefit the nation in the years tohas come. will stretch aMandaluyong, total of 19.4 kilomesal esive. 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Pasig, Taguig, and the municipality of Pateros the passage of the President’s tax reform We therefore ask: How did he get this framers of both the 1973 Constitution were extensive discussions with the during the Nazi regime. ernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start from Radial Road 10 (R10) raon the Not for second-highest position. aa new top existing ,the Taguig, and the municipality of paid way too much for face masks new highway highway onbreastfeed top of of the the existing EDSA. g, Taguig, andthis thecountry’s municipality ofPateros Pateros content with inRUDY the work EDSA. of the mother toon her baby, River On 1, she gave birth to River, have that allows this to happen? If the of themJuly residing in Warning: different parts of their pardon, government soon enough. 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Estabillo Publisher ernhil@yahoo.com nd will start from Radial Road 10 (R10) ernhil@yahoo.com and start from Radial 10 (R10) civility back in our public disippines the jurisprudence on the for Audit this country’s second-highest position. son forand thetoway they looked. nior will Whatever happened toRoad that proposal? ce. Warning: PhilHealth addressing the Covid-19 public health crisis. ernhil@yahoo.com proved reports show that the be waylawyer of timely approval by Congress of the River her Deinla. serviceman had beat and Representatives seats of Taguig City. The denly suspended thewho Congressional session Lawyers (NUPL) pleaded with the mother to breastfeed her baby, River 1935 Constitutional Convention, who was what is known in the auditing ae and Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the gave birth recommended the baby kindness, why were Reina M ef Justice Reynato S. PunoJosalee Board Member & Chief Legal AdviserUS given Isn’t accessit totime clean of the family home. That decision clearly displeased President of meHonor Blanco Cabie Night course? to lactation tell the plead Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor meaning cyni- outgoing General Appropriations Act forhis 2021. “My advice tothe you is Editor to lose is dangerous to your health purchases, funneled Speaker defended and his strangled to November 16, the process placing in drte-apbe ernhil@yahoo.com Reina mother fought aRegional Filipino transgender was counted myMae’s late father Jose among profession as aninexit conference. The court towith either let mother and her her might still be alive today. infantDuterte—the denied the same? Manila Trial Court Branch beTo kept her mother, said the great consternation andDeinla. disgust Anita F. Grefal Treasury Manager President broker through of the agree-he facilities inside the Manila City 10) Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors More than that, in deciding to renege bully to grow up or get out? Jail but t weight so that….” Duterte said, ment wife’s candidacies forher bothdaughter Taguig House jeopardy the timely national-budget compleprocurement thein the De- Female them. DOH has not denied these things. Rolando G. Estabillo Publisher ofRolando theLino Filipino people, Comelec accepted s.id not Baldwin for the right Head—Ad ofwith and allowed to walk free after serving —who wantedservice nothing toof stand baby stay longer at Publisher Fabella Memorial Yet just a month ago, a convicted Dormitory. Th R. Felipe Solutions G. Estabillo on his agreement Rep. Velasco, Alan M. Santos Chief Photographer Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor seats with an argument thatconstitutional left the Filipition that President Duterte desired. Rolando G. Publisher Rolando G.Estabillo Estabillo Publisher Board Member & together, Chief Legal Adviser Justice Reynato S.the Puno the argument of Cayetano and approved way of timely approval by Congress of the Of three In issuing its audit reports, COA granddaughter to remain only five years and 10 months of years Hospital, or let Reina Mae keep River Peter alienated all sensible, right-thinking her lawyer Josalee Deinla. US serviceman who had beat and erief Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno Board Member & Chief Legal Adviser Adelle Chua Opinion Editor Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the gave Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor Edgar M. Valmorida Circulation Manager no people aghast and incredulous: Though In time, Alan Peter will probably come Honor Blanco Cabie NightGeneral Editor Appropriations Act for 2021. Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor ynato Member & Legal Adviser ynato Puno Board Member &Chief Chief Legal Adviser his and his wife’s candidacy. Many cyniAnitaBoard F. Grefal Treasury Manager commissions, comparatively the Ramonchito simply informs the S.FIlipino people ofEditors sidentS.S.Puno Filipinos who now see him as power-hunHonor Cabie Night Editor L.L.his Tomeldan Managing Honor Blanco Cabie they Night Editor Ramonchito Tomeldan Managing Editor Mae sending and letters toRolando the 10-year sentence, flight to Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray Eñano Associate inside the Blanco jail where could be Editor Reina motherto renege fought Manila strangled a Filipino transgender was be ke Regional Trial Court Branch F. Grefal Treasury Manager he and Anita hisphotos wife were not estranged, they to realize that tohis not honor Editor his G.his Estabillo Publisher Jimbo Gulle City Chindecision Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors cal Filipinos believed thatOwen the Duterte-apMore than Mae’s that, in deciding Anita F. Grefal Treasury Manager Anita F. Grefal Treasury Manager least controversy-ridden is the Civil its findings regarding the operations gry, overly ambitious and who is anything Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board Baldwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Linowith M. Santos Chief Photographer Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors authorities nearly every week freedom eased by a presidential different residences, with each aland Adviser maintained term-sharing agreement with Rep. Velasco is provided natal care facilities. for the right of her daughter and allowed to walk free after serving pointed Comelec Lino commissioners his agreement with Rep. Velasco, Alan Baldwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions M. Santos did not Chief on Photographer Joyce Pangco Honor Blanco Cabie NightPañares Editor Editor Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor Alan, but trustworthy. Service Commission, though its pardon, of Joyce government institutions, inNews Editor Adelle dwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions dwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Lino M. Chief Photographer Edgar M. Valmorida Circulation Manager Pangco Pañares News Editor Lino M.Santos Santos Chief Photographer of them residing in different partsrelease, of their Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor the worst decision heChua has made inOpinion his politation pleading for her daughter’s no less. want to offend the man who three years Peter These pleadings were rejected. granddaughter to remain together, only five years and 10 months of alienated all sensible, right-thinking Adelle Chua Opinion Editor Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors ty had city. Strike 1 and Strike 2 have been called Edgar M. Valmorida Circulation Manager domain is far larger than law the students domain ical accordance with constitutional Their argument sent career, whose highits point was his Editor being Adelle Chua Opinion Adelle Chua Opinion Editor earlier was the running mate of President Filipinos who now see him as power-hunM. Valmorida Circulation Manager M. Valmorida Circulation Manager Jail to no avail. If a convicted killer could be Lawyers also asked that Reina Mae sending photos and letters to the his 10-year sentence, his flight to And let but Lino M. Santos Chief Photographer against now-former Speaker Alan Peter Pañares Editor Emil Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board of its Joyce companion commissions. The selected mandate. doespolitical not try toP.be a hero; scurrying toPangco the Family CodeNews of the Philas aItmajor party’s candidate Rodrigo Duterte. gry, overly ambitious and who is anything o suc- Cayetano. StrikeChua 3where and he will be out. The shown Emil P. Juradobe Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board IT IS true what they say that the kind and Legislative branches is all a myth. The hospital Reina Mae some compassion and human Adelle Opinion Editor allowed to express breast milk and authorities nearly every week We freedom have toeased find a by wayato presidential bring other have an embattled Health Secretary Commission on jurisprudence Elections—known it isthis justcountry’s doing itssecond-highest job. ippines and to the on the for position. With theEditorial successful campaigns of Alan, There but trustworthy. Emil P. Chairman Emeritus, Board Emil P.Jurado Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board he Fil- gave question is, what will The Honorable Gen- kindness, of politics we have in this country necis no such thing in this democratae and f the birth recommended the baby why were Reina M vaccine brands into the country other be given access to clean lactation pleading for her daughter’s release, pardon, no less. pressured to resign. ofasthe family home. That decision clearly displeased of for shortfrom Comelec—becomes active But in Editorial the face of Mr. President Duterte’s his wife and his brother, Taguig City had who Strikeis 1 being and Strike 2 have been called oming meaning tleman Taguig City Strike 3? Emildo P. for Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Board essarily reflectsthe the character of our facilities ic land of ours. Look at the way the two than Sinovac and Sinopharm whose her infant denied same? anch be kept with her mother, said Deinla. To the great consternation and disgust President Duterte—the broker of the agreeinside the Manila City Jail but to no avail. If a convicted killer could be Health care workers are threatening to effectively become Cayetano City. And let against now-former Speaker Alan Peter every three years; today it is in the frontal attack on COA, a hero is what society. Itwanted is also equally that the Female leaders towalkout the Reina President. rates are low.say There to be of the Filipino people, Comelec to true stand in the us not forget Alan’s sister, Pia, who suc- House Cayetano. Strike and he will be out. The IT IS true what they that the kind resign stage defer a3 mass because Dormitory. Theor hospital where Mae efficacy shown some compassion andhas human midst of operations for the accepted May 9, ment the —who government nothing auditing service strengths weaknesses of our pol- cessfully returned to the Senate. The Fil- Both of is, them admitted that not they Genwill the CayetanoThe and delegates approved way timelyand approval by Congress of the wayswe ofhave keeping infections low what will Thehave Honorable of politics in this country financial benefits 2022argument nationalofelection. has ofbecome. The entire Philippine and Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the question gave his birth recommended the been baby other kindness, why were Reina Maenecitics Appropriations are essentiallyAct the and ipino people now had Cayetanos coming follow orders. This says a lot. his and his wife’s candidacy. Many cyni- General forstrengths 2021. tleman from Taguig City do for Strike 3? other than lockdowns because this is essarily reflects the character of our delivered afterher all mother, this timesaid andDeinla. prices to the 1934-1935 Constitutional business community, professional her infant denied the same? Manila Regional Trial Court Branch be kept with cal Filipinos believed that the Duterte-apweaknesses of our Infood a continue very unusual Congressional More than that, in society decidingastowell. renege taking their toll on all of us. society. It is also equally true that the of to rise. Convention vested the Comelec organizations, academe and it or civil pointed Comelec commissioners didwith not on his with Rep. Alan Inagreement the end, whether weVelasco, like not, LAST in Celebrity Sportsadding Plaza into strengths selves Monday, to abide by conditions of meeting There and are weaknesses now fewer the the country recorded of ourpeople polAll these are only constitutional status its Peter society have all come out openly in want to offend the man to whoinsulate three years alienated all sensible, right-thinking we deserve the kind of government that Quezon City last Monday, Lord Allan what has been stipulated upon when following mandatory health its highest daily infection of 22,366. itics are essentially the strengths and the misery brought about by the COVID-19 transmission remains the work from political influence and support of COA. earlier was the running mate of President Filipinos who now himofaspoliticians power-hun-we the time comes for the agreement to be Velasco was elected House Speaker and we have with thesee kind protocols. Perhaps it is coming to the Infections are spiking everywhere weaknesses of our society as well. primary goal, but we cannot let the situapandemic. As many medical experts pressure,Duterte. but such insulation has been and I join them inbranches their common gry, overly ambitious and who is anything vote into public office. was officially ratified last Tuesday at kind Rodrigo Legislative is all agesture myth. fulfilled. point where people are more willing that it is becoming frightening. tion paralyze the education of our youth. In the end, whether we like it or not, selve have been pointing out, only through achieve campaigns completely,of given of support. To COA chairman Michael With thetosuccessful Alan, There but trustworthy. Aisvery good example of democratthis is what It In Session Hall of the House of Reprenec- difficult no such thing in this case, it safe was even more elabThe enrollment of Philippine children within to their chances on the virus is this therefore to say that we the we take deserve the kind of government that what mass vaccination will we be able to his wife and his brother, Taguiglies City had Aguinaldo Strike 1 and Strike 2 have been called the characters of politics and his people, I heartily COVID-19 transmission remains the just happened in the Speakership row are sentatives. This demonstrates, beyond our effectively land of ours. Look at the way thePeter two orate,entering solemn aandcritical ceremonial the discretion of Cayetano parents and we havethan with the kind of the politicians we the ti avoiding infection. phasebecause of the primary become City.children. And let ic against now-former Speaker Alan vanquish the virus. Unfortunately for rather and Filipino politicians. saybetween ‘Bravo’. goal, but we cannot let Velasco’s the situaAlan Peter Cayetano and Lord any doubt, the legitimacy of However, let me emphasize that educathe President of the country was a the us House leaders defer to the President. vote into public office. As we are beginning to see, many pandemic. Either not forget Alan’s sister, Pia, who suc- Cayetano. Strike 3 and he will be out. The fulfill IT IS true what theywesaywill that be the able kind tion and Legislative branches is all a myth. us, we doEven notthe have any control when paralyze education of ourof youth. tion stillreturned holds prime the Both Allan It should not have ended election. Alan Peter Cayetano was witness the agreement. Acountry document pol- cessfully of Velasco. them that they Genwill to theimportance Senate. TheinFilA very good ofthis this is what question is, whatadmitted will The Honorable simply want toexample get on in with their lives to take tohold of the virus and start In of politics we have in this necThere is no such thing democratthe vaccines will arrive. While rich The enrollment of children lies within livespeople of children. the way itTaguig did, ifThis onlysays forced to accept reality. was evenreflects signed. So, itcharacter was notsoon only a the and ipino his orders. lot. 3? now had Cayetanos coming follow tleman from City dothe foraterm-sharing Strike just happened in the Speakership row because whatever they do, COVID-19 lowering the rate of infection or orate essarily the of our ic land of ours. Look at the way the two discretion of parents and children. countries are wallowing in vaccines, grapAs Congress continues to discuss the agreement honored without them it What happened in the camps of the handshake that sealed deal which In a verywas unusual Congressional between Alan Peter Cayetano and Lord me emphasize that donated educawill notleaders disappear and be the P will overwhelm us the andtrue killthat many society. It is also equally the However, House defer towill the always President. we Alans are let relying mostly on c, our 2021 budget, I call on to the governhaving to fight it out. The squabbling two also gave us an opportunity not, meeting in Celebrity Sports Plaza in to provide abide bythethe conditions of tion still holds prime importance in the Allan Velasco. Itadmitted should not have ended witne with us like the seasonal flu. Maybe more Filipinos in the process. strengths and weaknesses of our polBoth of them that they will ry on selves ment to necessary support between thelast twoMonday, camps in Lord the last couto compare the contrasting leadership that what City Allan hasalternative been stipulated when Quezon the way itwitnessing did, if only the term-sharing we arehis the new normal was e Weare have now passed more thanand 2 lives of children. rough to the learningupon modalities itics essentially the strengths follow orders. This says a lot. ple ofwas weeks was House embarrassing say of the twocontinues House leaders. Former AS THE COVID country cases continues to33,500 grap- styles As Congress to discuss the separtwe the elected Speakertoand time comesby forthe theDepEd. agreement to be agreement wasout. honored without them hands implemented While we Velasco being million and weaknesses of our society as well. In aplayed very unusual Congressional The effort is just the least. Certainly, it damaged the repSpeaker Cayetano, as far as I can see, is ple with the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2021 budget, I call on to the governThe doctrine of the native fulfilled. await for the development of a cure and was officially ratified last Tuesday at having to fight it out. The squabbling Even the government both local COVID-19 deaths. In the 1918 In the end, whether we like it or not, meeting in Celebrity Sports Plaza selves abidethe by necessary the operator conditions educational system strives to carry on ment to to provide support ofHall the House. the consummate political andof between the two camps in the last cou-in not enough. learn- vaccine to thisitCOVID-19, we have what Session of the House of RepreIn this case, was even more elab-to theutation separation of powers and national are experiencing Spanish Flu pandemic, we lost about we deserve the kind of government that Quezon City last Monday, Lord Allan what has been stipulated upon when providing education to students through to the alternative learning Considering that a congressman’s a go-getter. These traits are modalities necessary on of orate, remains the adaptsolemn to the new and if we are COVID-19 row sentatives. This demonstrates, beyond ple of kind weeks was embarrassing to say and normal, ceremonial because pandemic and 90,000 Filipinos outthis of politicians a The population theterm arrival oftransmission vaccines, wethe made sure we have with themodalities. kind we implemented Velasco was of elected House fatigue Speaker and the time comes forfar the agreement various learning Departby the DepEd. While to webe some is a myth in is only three years, term-sharif one wants to go and survive the dules, to adapt to the new normal, we cannot primary goal, but we cannot let the situaLord the President of the country was a any doubt, the legitimacy of Velasco’s the least. Certainly, it damaged the rep-at weariness in their decision-making of less than 11 million people. Will that our health care workers would be vote into public office. was officially ratified last Tuesday ment of Education provided alternative await for the development of a cure and fulfilled. where set aside the fact that students need to tion education of ingparalyze agreement in Peter 2019Cayetano didour notyouth. make rough political jungle in this country. country. nded Eventhe Alan was utation ofSometimes, theHall House. witness to the agreement. A document election. modes of get education—the modular to this vaccines COVID-19, have to process. government we toexample that number even fully vaccinated. There haslies alsoinwithin been Aever very good of thisorislearnwhat vaccine the Session of the the House of RepreIn this case, it was even more elabvaccines. The that we ordered se lasses continue learning. While the budget re- The enrollment of children much sense. Those involved brokLord Allan Velasco, onwe the othring forced to accept reality. Considering that a congressman’s even signed. So, it was not onlyour a the ing which involves the distribution of adapt to the new normal, and if we are is in a quandary whether to tighten or surpass it? Hopefully not. It is still a a steady supply of personal protective just happened in the Speakership row sentatives. This demonstrates, beyond radio, was mains open for amendments, I urge orate, solemn and ceremonial because arehand, arriving in trickles ensuring that discretion ofshould parentshave andknown children. ering the deal that er is low key and prefers to is term is only three years, the term-sharhem handshake that sealed What happened in the camps of the printed copies of self-learning adapt the new normal, we cannot the deal towhich up. the We always end up going way to that number but modules, withLord the to equipment inme ouremphasize COVID-19 facilities. legislators take However, between Alan Peter Cayetano and any doubt, legitimacy of Velasco’s let that educathe ofHethe country was a loosen we inPresident allto probability will not achieve human nature, being what it is, split- long operate quietly. does notneed speak and the blended/online learning where set aside the fact that students to ing agreement in 2019 did not make ing two Alans also gave us an opportunity co into consideration tion for the middle ground whose outcome variantbeen being 60 per cent ended more The provincial government of Quezon still holds prime in the Allan Velasco. It should not have election. Even Alan Peter Cayetano was witness to he the has agreement. document herd immunity byWhile the of the year. ting three years forimportance two Speakers will Delta more than to. end When he was should enough between two continue studentshave will be able to attend classes learning. the A budget remuch sense. Those involved inway brokouto compare the contrasting leadership the needs of the ed- lives ofup children. does not always come out the we transmissible and only beginning to hasend also been giving ayuda or food the way it did, if only the term-sharing forced to accept reality. was that even signed. So, itMonday, was not only Not the is Inot nottwo satisfying either ofFormer the two honorable being nominated last there was via a signed except thatpeople. classesThere are done radio, mains open forgovernment amendments, urgetrying our a ering the deal should have known that us say remain of the House leaders. ucation sector, espe- styles AS THEthe country continues to grapAs Congress continues todrama discuss the want. recentinECQ and MECQ show its fury, we can never tell. them was supplies toin the health care workers. agreement was honored without What Our happened the camps of the handshake that sealed the deal which its best because it is. WITH confirmed community as shown political we just a lot of talk about bringing back television, or online legislators to take document. ciallypandemic, those teachers human nature, being what itopportunity is, splitSpeaker Cayetano, fartoasgovernment I cangovernsee, is with the doctrine COVID-19 our 2021 budget, I callas on the The ofCOVID-19 the tep-andple actually allowed a lot of people out, I do not think any of us ever expected Together with local having to fight it out. The squabbling two Alans also gave us an The effort is not just enough. As transmission of the dreaded platforms. into consideration witnessed. Whatthe cannecessary one reallysupport do in 15 When former Speaker Cayetano sus- the dignity and the lost glory of the students belongting three the years forpurpose two Speakers will shoul educational system and strives to carry on ment to provide the consummate political operator and defeating very of keeping the pandemic to be still around after 19 units of Quezon, we are constantly between the two camps in the last couto compare the contrasting leadership Since the beginthe needs of the edof 25 August, 48,885,590 vaccines of Delta variant, many hospitals get filled separation of powers or 21 months? The agreement reminds House. Whether his quiet demeanor erate. pended the session for about a month in poorthrough income to providing education ing to students the alternative learning modalities end up not satisfying either of two an’s areminding go-getter. These traits necessary Letcounting us remain ningof ofweeks classes, wewe their to the prevent months. Yet, here are public to are follow health ucation espe-to people ple embarrassing to say styles ofinthe two residences House leaders. Former hono various have been delivered toisthe brim as modalities. cases hit record high. me of thethe ritual every election and newbrands leadership stylesector, will serve families andDepartthose implemented last October 6was which in still the light of various learning The by theduring DepEd. While we a myth in this as shown in the political drama we just docum harif one wants to go far and survive the haveleast. seenCertainly, students cially those teachers spread of the virus. daily deaths and infections which protocol and getsigning vaccinated to prevent it damaged repSpeaker Cayetano, as far Many as I canstill see,do is the country with Sinovac constituting ina far-flung areas. The doctrine of thebe- the It hasofbeen roughlyprovided year and a half.I await of candidates anofagreement well in the remaining months patient and him what happened last Monday andthe Tuesment Education alternative for the development a cure andfor the witnessed. What can one really do in 15 Wh ake rough political jungle in this country. and teachers alike and students belongcountry. not realize that we are not yet out of are increasing by leaps and bounds. further spread of the disease. urge the legislators utation of the House. the consummate political operator and more than half of the vaccines. Also fair and honest elections, only to violate fore the 2022 elections, we will have Hospitals strive to maintain their day, could only be interpreted as a of education—the modular learn- vaccine to this COVID-19, wethe haveothto or 21 months? The agreement reminds pende separation of powers considerate. sharing their plight ing in poor income ok-the modes Lord Allan Velasco, on of to funnel adequate funds to education woods but people continue to take have notstrike, seen death toll of aswait While these contribute inareato We Considering thata daily a congressman’s a go-getter. These traits are necessary it. Why? Because no candidate wants and see. of August 25, 31,433,450 havethose been the operations amid the the distribution of adapt ing which involves to the newactions normal, and if we preemptive me of the ritual during every election last O in adapting to these the President took to families and that er end hand, isthe low and prefers to at for printed to address existing and future modules, problems to is a myth in this unnecessary chances amidst another less than 100 for some time. We are, way, there still term is only three years, the term-sharif one wants to go far and survive the copies of self-learning adapt newkey normal, weare cannot upto being cheated. In his first speech as the House administered which is divided into the mounting unpaid notice because the move had the potennew learning moin far-flung areas. I of candidates signing an agreement for what plitoperate quietly. He does not speak r stu- and andthe make learning a sustainable activity wave worse than what we saw last however, not the only country in this many things left blended/online learning where set aside the fact that students need to ing agreement in 2019 did not make rough political jungle in this country. If we try to go deeper, it is not really Speaker, he made some promises about following; 18,061,716 percent fair and honest elections, only to violate day, obligations of tial of delaying country. dalities. I agree the thatpassage of the 2021 urge orthe16.39 legislators It is an injustice not rvices while in quarantine. will should more than he has to. When he was have been enough between two students will be able to attend classes continue learning. While the budget reApril. predicament. Indonesia, Malaysia and toof do. Recently, much sense. Those involved brokAllan Velasco, on wants the oththat simple because what is at stake. change, service andfunds unity.toHe has12.15 21 as funnel first dose while 13,371,734 or government budget. theinHouse PhilHealth, while pursuing education inHe thetold middle of the to adequate education it. Lord Why? Because no candidate to preem com- honorable The that responsibility supporting the not two being nominated last Monday, there people. There was a signed care and to act. except classes areofto done via radio, mains open for amendments, I urgeare our There’s still a long way to go and Thailand are now battling the surge of the Department ering the deal should have known that er hand, is low key and prefers to notic Ambition and control of funds 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 toper cent as second dose. As can be health care workers years education of our children does not soleend up being cheated. just document. was of talk television, or online legislators take people will still dieit of the really virus. variant. Onforced awhat per-capita of bringing Budget and bothDelta education providers and forbasis, stulearning a sustainable twoa lot of the manyabout reasons whyto itback is not the er hemake canthese pull them offthere and change theto many human is, splitoperate quietly. He does not speak tial o gether ornature, he willbeing be toitmake his and seen by figures, is aactivity need all over theon country ose of platforms. ly depend the DepEd. As they say, it If we try to go deeper, is not into n 15 theeasy dignity the glory Whena former Speaker susdentsthree alike. For for one, internet services in our quarantine. If only all because of practice proven Malaysia isyears worse astwo far as infections Mlost a nconsideration a g e acquired. mofe the nt to letand go of power once pork barrel politics, which the House is ting will while more than he ushaswill to.what When was gover own move. With that, he Speakers showed who should have been to enough between two double efforts get more vaccines ail the continue to beginattend andaCayetano cater the takes village to raise child. to Hence, that simple of is athe stake. Since the the the needs of the ed-all are inds House. Whether his quiet demeanor provided bysatisfying telecommunications compended session for about a month Thethe responsibility of supporting the health protocols, chances are, we will concerned. finally released the ruling that A gentlemen’s agreement, as we known to live by, to something honorend up not either of the two being nominated last Monday, there e, the ning I also call on our telecommunications the real Boss is. He demonstrated that honorable people. There was a signed into country. increasing number of patients needing Ambition and control of funds are but in no Let usexremain of classes, we ucation sector, espepanies in in the country, many years of our children does notwe soletion and new an leadership style will serve October which light of in far last companies to6ofimmediately address theof pandemic andbringing get to For us, figures coming from the understand, means that two honorable able, be something that allin survive allowed increase inthose the salaries as shown the political drama we just was of a lot talkreasons about back the so-called doctrine offorseparation of education document. As would a country, we are seventh various types care. in the two the many why it isspend not gethe have seen students cially teachers now, have not been at par with those of ly depend on the DepEd. As they say, it for what well in the remaining months bepatient and him happened last Tuesisting internet problems and and assertively distinguished persons bind themwould likeformer to see. Christmas this year with our families. Department of Health points toJudicial a grim of and nurses. Meanwhile, health care witnessed. What can one really do in 15 the dignity and the lost glory of the own powers between the Executive, When Speaker Cayetano susthe ASEAN region when it comes Our health alike careMonday system remains and teachers and students belongeasy to let go of power once acquired. other countries. Hence, many bewail the takes a village to raise a child. Hence, olate fore the 2022 elections, we will have chools day, explore options that can lead to the neccould only be interpreted as a Stay safe. future—at least in the short term. We workers in various parts of the country or 21 months? The agreement reminds House. Whether his quiet demeanor considerate. pended the session for about a month vaccine accomplishment thus far. A gentlemen’s agreement, as we all the re to be our ultimate sharing their plight defense. Hence, it ing in poor income intermittent connection or worse, the Itoalso call on our telecommunications ult essary and drastic improvements in tele- to ts tofor preemptive wait and see. strike, the for the and release of me ritualsignal during every election and new leadership will serve the so in adapting to these those last October 6 which in address the light iscommunications only proper that wePresident equip it took with have been callingfamilies lack of of the reliable especially in far companies to immediately ex-of understand, means thatstyle two honorable er the notice services in the country. In his first speech asthethenational HouseI because the move had the potentheir allowances from new learning moin far-flung areas. of candidates signing an agreement for him well in the remaining months be- powe flung areas. isting internet problems and assertively what happened last Monday and Tueswhat it needs. It is heartbreaking that and distinguished persons bind themmally has tial I also call on the the passage government to 2021 allow Speaker, considerate of thesome possible troubles exhe made promises about ofhealthcare delaying of the dalities. I agree that urge theand legislators government. While policies have remoteness oftoschools the DOH to the resolve the documentary As governor, I would liketotothedonecanda that options that can interpreted lead fairSecondly, and honest elections, only violate explore fore political the 2022interests elections,ofwesome will local have day, could only be as our system, particularly years more infrastructure projects, particularperienced both by teachers students. ake. government change, service andfunds unity. He has budget. He the House education thetold middle of are the funnel adequate education from communities makes itand difficult and drastic in teleearlier been put in ittopains me 21 to immediately facilitate give more forstrike, ourimprovements medical frontliners. continue it. Why? Because no candidate wantsforto essary to wait and see. to take precedence in preemptive the President took officials our health careof in workers who tional pursuing ly the building necessary roads and to Let us extend ourplace, support, instead of requirements 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 tobothup students teachers deliver the communications services inhad thebudgetary country. that down our health workers distribution of thesetoallowances However, it seems that local end being and cheated. In decision-making his first speechover as compassion the House ally in indispensable bridges in remote the provinces, pulling these care efforts. At thestill end proper notice because the move the poten- their in areas this in fight, are not hear both education providers for stulearning a sustainable necessary Thisurge has Iconstraints er hemake canday, pullwhat them off and change also call onand thedisagreements government to remain allow considerate the possible troubles exor he will be forcedofand to make his and renot dif- gether to facilitate theappropriate delivery educational have not been adequately compensated of the is important isactivity thatthe we without tape. also towards plight of our health about care If wered trymodules. to go Ideeper, itproblem isthe not DOH really Speaker,the heofmade some promises tial of delaying the passage of the 2021 receiving their salaries and (www.manilastandard.net) dents alike.goods, For one, internet services while in quarantine. actually been existing for many years more infrastructure projects, particularperienced There both byisteachers and students. red. own pork barrel politics, which the House is tothat move. With that, he showed who dents. materials, and public services. overcome this pandemic without posing for their hard work and sacrifice. consider expanding the coverage to be a hindrance in providing even workers. no better time than simple because of what is at stake. change, service and unity. He has 21 government budget. He told the House benefits. provided by telecommunications comnow. The lack of roads and educational ly the building of necessary roads and The responsibility supporting the Let us extend our support, instead of all the known to live by, call to of something honorculate This pandemic inevitably makes an detrimental and irreversible effects on real Boss is. He demonstrated that Hence, let me on the national and include in the program health care the proper and lawful compensation to now to set aside political differences Ambition and control of funds are but months to fulfill these promises. Whethin no uncertain terms to get their act toI have been supportive of the education of our children does not solefacilities in far-flung areas, especially in bridges in remote areas in the provinces, panies intoalways the country, forseparation many pulling down these efforts. At the end learn- the impact thedoctrine learningof habits and years learnthe would well-being ofparticularly the people able be something thatand wesociall workers so-called of able, government, the andmany other hospital personnel our health care workers, situation through a caring two of the reasons why it isdifnot The er the hesee canthepull them off and ischange gether or he be forced to makeour his and welfare of not our health care workers. At sea beckons the provinces, makes it all the more to facilitate thewill delivery ofespecially educational now, have been at par with those of of day, what is important that wethe ly depend on the DepEd. As they say, it ing curve of children. While problems ety. As much as we can, we have to hold em- powers between the Executive, Judicial would like to see. Department of Health, to expedite assigned in non-COVID-19 areas who nurses. More than a year battling this lens. Humanity must prevail. easy to let go of power once acquired. pork barrel politics, which the House is own move. With that, he showed who ficult for teachers to reach their students. materials, goods, and public services. the start of this pandemic, the Quezon overcome this pandemic without posing other countries. Hence, many bewail the takes a village to raise a child. Hence, stand- may still arise even a few months into on to the thought of normalcy as we release andour issuance of the wellhave been reporting to work physically. withis. so inevitably many deaths recorded We dotowhat can help.effects I fervently Apart from this, public reports A gentlemen’s agreement, ascirculate we all pandemic, known live by, to to something honorThis makes an andwe irreversible on connection or worse, the also call on telecommunications the realpandemic Boss He demonstrated that detrimental provincial government provided on of intermittent the school year, let us remain patient and Ithe await the cure for this disease. regarding blatant that errors in the learnto theamong learning habits and learnthe well-being the people andItsocideserved allowances and address benefits exto lack of reliable signal especially far companies that others follow suit. is an We cannotthe disregard the two similar risks impact especially the sector, to immediately understand, means honorable able, would beof something that we all the so-called doctrine ofhealth separation of hope accommodation for our nursesin and ing modules receivedpersons by students. ing curve of children. While problems ety. As much as we can, we have to hold flung areas. isting internet problems and assertively our health care workers. I strongly urge injustice not to care and not to act. they face at work. it is disappointing and disheartening and distinguished bind themwould like to see. powers between the Executive, Judicial doctors serving in the province. With ex-

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Weather, climate disasters surge fivefold in past 50 years—UN THE United Nations warned Wednesday that weather-related disasters have skyrocketed over the past half-century, causing far more damage even as better warning systems have meant fewer deaths. A report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) examined mortality and economic losses from weather, climate and water extremes between 1970 and 2019. It found that such disasters have increased fivefold during that period, driven largely by a warming planet, and warned the upward trend would continue. “The number of weather, climate and water extremes are increasing and will become more frequent and severe in many parts of the world as a result of climate change,” WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas said in a statement. In total, there were more than 11,000 of disasters attributed to these hazards globally since 1970, causing more than two million deaths and some $3.64 trillion in losses. On average, a disaster linked to weather, climate and water extremes has thus occurred every single day over the past 50 years, killing 115 people and causing $202 million in daily losses, WMO found. More than 91 percent of the deaths

occurred in developing countries, it said. Droughts were responsible for the largest losses of human life during the period, alone accounting for some 650,000 deaths, while storms have left over 577,000 people dead. Floods have meanwhile killed nearly 59,000 over the past 50 years and extreme temperatures have killed close to 56,000, the report found. On a positive note, the report found that even as the number of weather and climate-related disasters ballooned over the past half-century, the number of associated deaths declined nearly threefold. The toll fell from over 50,000 deaths each year in the 1970s to fewer than 20,000 in the 2010s, WMO said. And while the 1970s and 1980 reported an average of 170 related deaths per day, the daily average in the 1990s fell to 90, and then to 40 in the 2010s. Taalas said dramatic improvements in early warning systems were largely to thank for the drop in deaths. “Quite simply, we are better than ever before at saving lives,” he said. WMO stressed though that much remains to be done, with only half of the agency’s 193 member states currently housing the life-saving multi-hazard early warning systems. AFP

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH 106 QUEZON CITY RAMON B. LlRIO, Petitioner, -versus-

R-QZN-19-18721 CV For: Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

HAYNA C. DIGNOMO-LIRIO, Respondent, x-------------------------------------------------------x

ORDER OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION In a verified Petition for Declaration of Nullity of Marriage filed on December 16, 2019, petitioner prays that after due hearing his marriage to the respondent which was solemnized on April 25, 2005, by Hon. Ma. Rita Lyn B. Patricio, Mayor, Pilar, Capiz, be declared NULL AND VOID, AB INITIO, on the ground of the psychological incapacity of the respondent to comply with the essential obligations of marriage. Summons was issued on March 13, 2020. The Server’s Return of Summons dated March 17, 2021 states that “nobody seems to know or is familiar with the whereabouts of the said respondent.” On June 14, 2021, petitioner filed a “Motion for Leave to Serve Summons by Publication” praying that the service of summons be effected upon the respondent by publication which was granted, per Order dated June 16, 2021 of the court. NOW, THEREFORE, respondent HAYNA C. DIGNOMO-LIRIO, whose last known address is at Salgan Maayon, Capiz, is hereby summoned and required to file with the Regional Trial Court, Branch 106, Quezon City, National Capital Judicial Region, Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Quezon City, her answer to the petition in the instant case within THIRTY (30) DAYS from the last date of publication of this summons. In the event of failure to do so, this court shall direct the Public Prosecutor to conduct an investigation to determine whether or not collusion exists between the parties in the filing of the instant petition; and if it is determined that there is no such collusion, the petitioner shall be allowed to present his evidence in support of the petition. Let this Order be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the ‘’The Manila Standard”, a newspaper of national circulation, pursuant to P.O. No. 1079, at the expense of the petitioner. Likewise, let a copy of the summons as well as a copy of the petition be deposited in the Post Office, postage pre-paid and sent by registered mail to the respondent at her last known address also at the expense of the petitioner, and for petitioner to submit to this court proof of compliance herewith. SO ORDERED. Quezon City, June 30, 2021. (Sgd.) CLETO R. VILLACORTA, III Acting Presiding Judge CRV/trc OSG ACP Ramon B. Lirio Hayna C. Dignomo-Lirio Atty.Glenda C. Mendoza

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 106, QUEZON CITY RAMON B. LlRIO, Petitioner, -versus-

Civil Case No.R-QZN-19-18721 CV For: Declaration of Nullity of Marriage HAYNA C. DIGNOMO-LIRIO, Respondent. x-------------------------------------------------------------------x ORDER A “Motion for Leave to Serve Summons by Publication” was filed by petitioner, through counsel. In the Sheriffs Return dated March 17, 2021 summons was not served for the reason that despite such efforts to effect the service of Summons to the aforesaid respondent, nobody seems to know or is familiar with the whereabouts of the said respondent. The 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure provide that when the defendant does not reside and is not found in the Philippines, and the action affects the personal status of the plaintiff, service of summons may, by leave of court, be effected by publication in a newspaper of national circulation in such places, and a copy of the summons and the order of the court shall be sent by registered mail to the last known address of defendant {Rule 14, Section 15}. Also, the Rule on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages provides that when respondent cannot be located at his/her given address or his whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent inquiry, summons may be effected on him/her by publication, with a copy of the summons be sent to him/her by registered mail at his/her last known address {Section 6, A.M. No. 02-11-10-SC} WHEREFORE, the Motion for Leave to Serve Summons by Publication is granted. Let an Order of Summons by publication be issued. SO ORDERED. Quezon City, June 16,2021. (Sgd.) CLETO R. VILLACORTA, III Acting Presiding Judge

CRV/ trc OSG, Petitioner, Atty. Mendoza

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT National Capital Judicial Region Quezon City Branch 106 RAMON B. LlRIO, Petitioner, -versus-

CIVIL CASE NO. R-QZN- 19-18721-CV For: Declaration of Nullity of Marriage Under Art. 36 of the Family Code

HAYNA C. DIGNOMO-LIRIO, Respondent. x----------------------------------------------x

PETITION

COMES NOW, petitioner, by the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully alleges, that: 1.Petitioner is of legal age, married, Filipino, a resident of No 6 Mariposa Lily Street St. Dominic 9 Subd., Barangay Talipapa, Novaliches, Quezon City, where he may be served with the processes of this Honorable Court. Copies of his competent proof of identity is hereto attached as Annex “A” to “A-1”, utility bills as Annexes “B” to “E”, barangay clearance with house sketch plan as Annex “F” to “F-1”, Joint Affidavit of petitioners’ parents as Annex “G”, and the Affidavit of the undersigned counsel as Annex “H”; 2. Respondent on the other hand, is likewise of legal age, Filipino, married, with last known address at Salgan Maayon. Capiz, where she may be served with summons and the processes of this Honorable Court; 3. Petitioner first met the respondent in January 2005 in lIoilo. Prior to that, petitioner and respondent were text mates after having been introduced thru cell phone by Chat, respondent’s cousin as well as petitioner’s co-worker; 4. Petitioner and respondent had an intimate relationship Immediately after seeing each other in person. They spent three days together enjoying each other’s company; 5. Petitioner returned to Manila after his short in Iloilo. They continued to communicate with each other by sending text messages and thru calls. In March 2005, respondent informed the petitioner that she was pregnant and that he was the father; 7. Desirous of having a child of his own, petitioner replied saying that he will visit her soon promising the respondent that he will support the child;

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‘CONSTELLATION OF MUTATIONS’ INDICATE VAX RESISTANCE

arrangements for the wedding to take place immediately. He was asked to stay at the house of the respondent’s parents and after two days, specifically on April 25, 2005, petitioner and respondent were married in a civil wedding rites officiated by the Municipal Mayor of Pilar, Capiz. Copy of their certificate of marriage is hereto attached as Annex “I”; 11. Thereafter, petitioner returned to Manila astonished by the sudden change of his civil status from being a bachelor to a married man. With the safety of the unborn child in mind, petitioner asked the respondent to stay with him in Quezon City; 12. After few days of being together, respondent informed the petitioner of her desire to go back to their province. Petitioner however did not accede to the respondent’s request and such became the reason of their almost daily squabble as respondent insisted on her longing to return to Iloilo; 13. At that time, petitioner was merely concerned of the unborn child and brushed away any suggestion coming from the respondent regarding the latter’s plan of leaving their abode in Quezon City; 14. AIl throughout their Cohabitation in quezon City, respondent failed to attend to petitioner’s needs. Respondent did not perform any household chores and likewise repeatedly refuse to be intimate with the petitioner, advancing reasons just . to evade such marital obligation;

15, Likewise, petitioner would always observe the. respondent being hooked on her mobile phone and every time the petitioner confronts her about the same, the latter would get mad and such will again be the start of their endless argument; 16. On September 29, 2005, respondent gave birth to Kezia Bernice, copy of her certificate of live birth is hereto attached as Annex “J”; 17. At that time, petitioner learned of the fact that respondent was on her 40th week when she gave birth. As a physician, he could not help but notice the obvious difference between the time that they became intimate and the period of the child’s gestation; 18, Petitioner ignored such thought and continued to live with the respondent. However, despite the birth of their child, both of them still manifested the same kind of behavior that they displayed since the start of their cohabitation, While petitioner demonstrated fondness towards the newly born child, he remained inattentive to the needs and requests made by the respondent; 19. Because of their never-ending bickering, respondent Ieft their abode and transferred to the house of Chat. Petitioner did not care about their separation in fact and found solace in staying at their home together with his parents; 20. When Kezia Bernice was baptized, respondent informed the petitioner that she will be staying again with the petitioner in Quezon City; 21 .Petitioner continued to be indifferent towards the respondent and paid attention only to Kezia Bernice. Respondent on the other hand persisted in displaying behavior similar to a stranger, talking to no one eIse except to the housemaid, looking after nobody except for Kezia Bernice and the messages in her mobile phone even during the wee hours of the night; 22. Sometime in 2006, petitioner received a call from the housemaid saying that respondent together with Kezia Bernice went to the mall. . When he arrived at almost midnight, he noticed that respondent and Kezia Bernice were not around and so he tried to call the respondent in her mobile phone but to no avail; 23. Petitioner learned from Chat that respondent returned to Iloilo. Petitioner ‘again contacted the respondent .who merely, demanded that they should live independently from his parents; Petitioner declined saying that he cannot leave his parents; 24. Whenever petitioner would call the respondent, he would merely ask about the condition of Kezia Bernice aware that the place where the house of the respondent is situated is far from the city and thus, the child might not be receiving proper care; 25. In April 2007, when petitioner visited Roxas,Capiz, respondent was ,not among those who fetched him at the airport. Petitioner asked respondent’s parents about the respondent and Kezia’s.whereabouts but they did not tell him the truth until the next day; 26. Petitioner was informed that respondent eloped with a certain Martin the day before his arrival. When he asked about Kezia Bernice, respondent’s parents told him that Kezia Bernice is a child of Martin and requested to not anymore disturb them; 27. Petitioner opted not to insist in asking respondent’s whereabouts especially that he cannot understand the dialect of respondents’ parents. He left Roxas, Capiz with a realization that he was duped by the respondent from the start; 28. Since 2007, petitioner did not hear anything from the respondent. Petitioner likewise did not initiate any reconciliation; 29. Petitioner referred his case to a clinical psychologist, who after conducting an interview and battery of psychological tests, found out that petitioner is suffering from Dependent Personality Disorder, while respondent is suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder; 30. According to the psychological report executed by clinical psychologist Paulino C. Galvez, PhD, RPsy, copy of which is hereto attached as Annex “K”, petitioner “subordinates his own needs to those of others, get others to assume responsibility for major .areas of his life. Characterized by dependence, pessimism, fear of sexuality, self-doubt, passivity, suggestibility and lack of perseverance. Clinical features include pervasive pattern of dependent and submissive behavior.” Dr. GaIvez likewise mentioned that petitioner does not possess the psychological, capacity to meet the necessary obligations of marriage; 31 . On the other hand , respondent’s Narcissistic personality Behavior is characterized by the following: “ 1. Grandiose sense of self-importance. 2. Requires excessive admiration. 3. Interpersonally exploitative. ‘,; . 4. Lacks empathy. 5.Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes. 32. Dr. Galvez gave the prognosis that the personality disorders of the petitioner and the respondent are “pervasive and long standing. The antecedents have been established and are shown to exist prior to their marriage;”

PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is prayed that petitioner and respondent’s marriage be declared VOID AB INITIO pursuant to Article 36 of the Family Code. Other reliefs are likewise prayed for. Makati City for Quezon City. December 14, 2019. (Sgd.) ATTY. GLENDA C. MENDOZA Counsel for the petitioner UG-8 Cityland Pasong Tamo Inc. 6264 Estacion St., Pio Del Pilar Makati City IBP Lifetime Member No. 02949. Issued March 20, 2002 Roll of Attorney 41667 MCLE Compliance No. VI 0016034 Issued on January 10, 2019 PTR No. 7333481 Issued on January 3, 2019 Makati City Tel. No. 703-9002/09209218531 VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION AGAINST NON-FORUM SHOPPING I, RAMON B. LIRlO, of legal age, Filipino, married, with address at No. 6 Mariposa Lily Street St Dominic 9 Subd., Barangay Talipapa, Novaliches, Quezon City, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state: 1. That I am the petitioner in the above entitled case; 2. That I caused the preparation of the foregoing Petition; 3. That the allegations stated therein are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and authentic documents; 4. That, I have not heretofore commenced any other action or proceedings involving the same issues in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals; 5. To the best of my personal knowledge, no such action or proceeding is pending in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any other tribunal or agency of the government, 6. If I should thereafter learn that a similar action or proceedings has been filed or is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or different divisions thereof, or any other tribunal or agency, I undertake to promptly inform this Honorable Court and such other tribunal or agency about that fact within five (5) days therefrom. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this day of DEC 14 2019 in CITY OF MANILA (Sgd.) RAMON B. LIRIO Affiant SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this DEC 14 2019 day of _____ in CITY OF MANILA, affiant exhibiting to me his Philhealth ID No. 08-025171157-0 and PWD ID No. 119-376.

8. Petitioner again visited the respondent sometime in April 2005. This time, he proceeded to the house of the respondent in Roxas, Capiz and there met for the first time the latter’s family; 9. Respondent’s parents confronted the petitioner about the condition of their daughter. Being a stranger in the place, petitioner felt that he was left without a choice but to agree to the demands of respondent’s parents to marry their daughter; 10. Petitioner however did not realize that respondent already made

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WHO monitoring new ‘Mu’ variant

HE World Health Organization said it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as “Mu”, which was first identified in Colombia in January.

Mu, known scientifically as B.1.621, has been classified as a “variant of interest,” the global health body said in its weekly pandemic bulletin. The WHO said the variant has mutations that indicate a risk of resistance to vaccines and stressed that further studies were needed to better understand it. “The Mu variant has a constellation of mutations that indicate potential properties of immune escape,” the bulletin said. There is widespread concern over the emergence of new virus mutations as infection rates are ticking up globally again, with the highly transmissible Delta variant taking hold – especially among the unvaccinated

– and in regions where anti-virus measures have been relaxed. All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, mutate over time and most mutations have little or no effect on the properties of the virus. But certain mutations can impact the properties of a virus and influence how easily it spreads, the severity of the disease it causes, and its resistance to vaccines, drugs and other countermeasures. The WHO currently identifies four COVID-19 variants of concern, including Alpha, which is present in 193 countries, and Delta, present in 170 countries. Five variants, including Mu, are to be monitored. After being detected in Colombia, Mu has since been reported in other South American countries and in Europe. The WHO said its global prevalence has declined to below 0.1 percent among sequenced cases. In Colombia, however, it is at 39 percent. AFP

Britain in talks with Taliban for safe passage of nationals BRITAIN has opened talks with the Taliban over the “safe passage” of its remaining nationals and allies out of Afghanistan after the hardline Islamist group’s quickfire takeover of the country last month. The British government confirmed to AFP it has dispatched senior civil servant Simon Gass to meet with Taliban representatives in Doha. Much of the group’s senior leadership lived in exile in the Qatari capital until the overthrow of Afghanistan’s Western-backed government after 20 years of war. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has come under fire after many Afghans who helped NATO – and are eligible to move to Britain – were believed to have been left stranded in Afghanistan, where they are at the mercy of the Taliban. Gass is “meeting with senior Taliban representatives to underline the importance of safe passage out of Afghanistan for British nationals, and those Afghans who have worked with us,” a government spokesperson told AFP on Wednesday. It is the first publicly disclosed diplomacy between London and the Taliban since Britain joined the United States in the mammoth airlift of more than 100,000 people out of the country after the Afghan military’s capitulation. The Taliban has pledged to allow Afghans to come and go in the face of calls from the international community to honour that commitment in the days after the US withdrawal on Tuesday. AFP

Pupils drilled in ‘Xi Jinping thought’ CHINESE pupils returned to school Wednesday with new textbooks peppered with “Xi Jinping thought.” as the Communist Party aims to extend his personality cult to children as young as seven and rear a new generation of patriots. The education ministry has said it will incorporate Xi’s vaguely defined political ideology into the national curriculum, from primary schools to graduate programs, at the start of the new school year on Wednesday. Primary school teachers must “plant the seeds of loving the party, the country and socialism in young hearts,” according to a government notice on the new curriculum. The new school books are decorated withthe president’s pithy quotes and images of his smiling face, with elementary school students served up chapters on the achievements of Chinese civilisation and the Communist Party’s role in poverty alleviation and

fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Lessons are interspersed with quotes from Xi on patriotism and duty, as well as anecdotes of his meetings with ordinary citizens. “Grandpa Xi Jinping is very busy with work, but no matter how busy he is, he still joins our activities and cares about our growth,” one textbook says. Xi’s thought encompasses 14 principles including “absolute Party leadership” over the military and “improving living standards through development.” It was enshrined in the constitution during a 2018 legislative meeting that abolished term limits and paved the way for him to rule indefinitely. The principles are now cited regularly by officials in wildly varying contexts from fighting COVID-19 to literature and art, and universities have opened institutes dedicated to Xi’s thought. AFP

IN BRIEF 5 missing in US Navy chopper crash SEARCH and rescue operations were underway for five crew members missing after a US Navy helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of California, the US Pacific Fleet said on Tuesday. One crew member had been rescued but five were missing, the navy fleet said in a statement. The MH-60S helicopter took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln during “routine flight operations” about 60 nautical miles off the coast of San Diego, the fleet said. “Search and rescue operations are ongoing with multiple Coast Guard and Navy air and surface assets,” it added. AFP

Remains of first Sokor Catholic martyrs found THE remains of the first Korean Catholic martyrs have been recovered, church officials said Wednesday, 230 years after they were executed and seven years since they were beatified. Religious belief is widespread in South Korea, with churches dotting the country’s cities, towns and villages. But the Joseon dynasty, which ruled the Korean peninsula for over 500 years until its annexation by Japan in 1910, ruthlessly persecuted Catholic believers after the religion was introduced in the 18th century, seeing Catholicism as a threat to its hierarchical social system, which was rooted in neo-Confucianism. Paul Yun Ji-chung, 32, and James Kwon Sang-yeon, 40, were the first of thousands to die, beheaded in 1791. Their remains were found in March near Jeonju, south of Seoul, during work to convert another grave into a sanctuary. Also located were the remains of Yun’s younger brother Francis Yun Jiheon, who was quartered aged 37, a decade after his brother was put to death. A thorough investigation including historical research and DNA testing showed a match with the three martyrs, the Diocese of Jeonju said.AFP

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Stocks down on profit taking; First Gen up S TOCKS retreated Wednesday on profit taking, weighed down by the slow rollout of vaccines in the Philippines and a spike in infections in some countries.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index dropped 69.50 points, or 1 percent, to 6,785.94 on a value turnover of P8.8 billion. Gainers, however, edged losers, 101 to 97, with 41 issues unchanged. Universal Robina Corp. of the Gokongwei Group, the biggest snack food maker, fell 4.5 percent

to P144, while parent JG Summit Holdings Inc. declined 4.2 percent to P62.20. SM Investments Corp. of the Sy Group lost 2.4 percent at 985, but First Gen Corp. of the Lopez Group jumped 13.6 percent to P32.15. Meanwhile, Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors tried to

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Chancellor Olaf Scholz (center) and deputy leader of the trade union ver.di Andrea Kocsis (right) meet with people from the service sector union Ver.di and the Federation of German Trade Unions (DGB) in front of an Amazon warehouse in Berlin, on September 1, 2021. AFP

assess whether the global recovery will be resilient enough to withstand the fast-spreading Delta COVID variant. However, optimism continues to be tested by China’s drive to tighten its grip on the world’s number two economy with a swathe of new regulations for private enterprises. Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell’s indication Friday that the central bank will take it easy in winding back its ultra-loose monetary policy—and even more cautious in hiking interest rates— has helped fuel a healthy run-up this week. Still, Wall Street finished Tuesday on a tepid note after a closely watched survey showed US consumer confidence saw a sharp drop in August to its lowest level in six months owing to concerns about Delta and surging prices. “A combination of higher prices— still much in evidence across a swathe of incoming US data—and doubtless too the resurgence in Delta-strain COVID-19 infections, and hospitalizations, are taking a toll,” said Ray Attrill of National Australia Bank. “How temporary this will prove to be of course remains to be seen.” While the United States remains largely open thanks to a successful vaccine rollout, other countries

Major oil producers set to uphold small hike in output LONDON―The world’s leading oil producers are expected to uphold a July deal to slowly boost output at a meeting on Wednesday, despite US pressure to go further. OPEC members led by Saudi Arabia along with allies including Russia, known collectively as OPEC+, decided in July to raise output by 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) each month from August, in a deal thrashed out after weeks of wrangling. The move is aimed at supporting a global economic recovery, which has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic―a crisis that sent oil demand plummeting last year. But US national security adviser Jake Sulli-

van said last month that the production boost agreed in July was “simply not enough” to fuel a global recovery. However, analysts said Wednesday afternoon’s videoconference between the 23 OPEC+ partners was likely to uphold the July decision. “It would be a surprise if they do anything (else) at the moment, despite pressure from the White House, given current price levels, demand and uncertain outlook,” said Craig Erlam, a market analyst from trading firm Oanda. Helima Croft of RBC Capital Markets also said “staying the course is the most likely outcome” though “some members have expressed

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concern about the fragility of demand, most notably Kuwait.” Kuwait Oil Minister Mohammed Al-Fares was quoted by the official Kuna agency as saying on Sunday that “all options” were still on the table. “No decision has been taken,” he said. And Croft warned against “the perils of predicting” the outcomes of such meetings. In a rare challenge to OPEC leader Saudi Arabia in July, the United Arab Emirates only agreed to the deal after a compromise was reached to adjust its output quotas next May, together with several other countries, meaning their actual cuts will be less. AFP

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(MS-SEPT. 2 & 3, 2021)

Please be informed that the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center- Legazpi, Inc. (“ACE-LEGAZPI”) will be held on September 30, 2021 (Thursday) at 8:00 o’clock in the morning, via Zoom Webinar, in light of the COVID pandemic.

RUMAYLEH, Syria—Syria’s longest river used to flow by his olive grove, but today Khaled al-Khamees says it has receded into the distance, parching his trees and leaving his family with hardly a drop to drink. “It’s as if we were in the desert,” said the 50-year-old farmer, standing on what last year was the Euphrates riverbed. “We’re thinking of leaving because there’s no water left to drink or irrigate the trees.” Aid groups and engineers are warning of a looming humanitarian disaster in northeast Syria, where waning river flow is compounding woes after a decade of war. They say plummeting water levels at hydroelectric dams since January are threatening water and power cutoffs for up to five million Syrians, in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. As drought grips the Mediterranean region, many in the Kurdish-held area are accusing neighbor and archfoe Turkey of weaponizing water by tightening the tap upstream, though a Turkish source denied this. Outside the village of Rumayleh where Khamees lives, black irrigation hoses lay in dusty coils after the river receded so far it became too expensive to operate the water pumps. Instead, much closer to the water’s edge, Khamees and neighbors were busy planting corn and beans in soil just last year submerged under the current. The father of 12 said he had not seen the river so far away from the village in decades. “The women have to walk seven kilometers (four miles) just to get a bucket of water for their children to drink,” he said. ‘Alarming’ Reputed to have once flown through the biblical Garden of Eden, the Euphrates runs for almost 2,800 kilometers (1,700 miles) across Turkey, Syria and Iraq. In times of rain, it gushes into northern Syria through the Turkish border, and flows diagonally across the war-torn country towards Iraq. Along its way, it irrigates swathes of land in Syria’s breadbasket, and runs through three hydroelectric dams that provide power and drinking water to millions. But over the past eight months the river has contracted to a sliver, sucking precious water out of reservoirs and increasing the risk of dam turbines grinding to a halt. AFP

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(SGD.) ATTY. KENNETH JOEY H. MACEREN Corporate Secretary

DEAR STOCKHOLDERS:

By Delil Souleiman with Alice Hackman in Beirut

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For purposes of the meeting, the close of business on 12 August 2021 has been fixed as the Record Date for the determination of the stockholders entitled to notice and to vote during the meeting. There will be no physical meeting. Stockholders may attend or participate in the meeting by remote communication. Stockholders may vote electronically subject to validation procedures. The procedures for participating in the meeting through remote communication and for casting of votes are set forth in the Information Statement.

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A youth walks with a shovel near water pumps drawing water from the Lake Assad reservoir, in the village of al-Tuwayhinah near the Tabqa Dam along the Euphrates river in Raqqa province in eastern Syria on July 27, 2021. AFP

that have administered fewer jabs are struggling with fresh waves of COVID and are being forced to impose strict containment measures. This has tempered hopes that the blockbuster economic recovery seen at the start of the year can be maintained. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul and Wellington were all in positive territory but Sydney, Taipei, Mumbai, Bangkok and Jakarta fell. Asia started the day on a mixed note but most major markets recovered in the afternoon, with traders appearing to brush off data indicating Chinese factory activity contracted last month. The Caixin purchasing managers index reading came a day after an official report suggesting manufacturing activity barely growing and services sector activity shrinking. Focus is now on the release Friday of US jobs data, which could have a huge bearing on when the Fed decides to start winding down its bond-buying financial support program. Oil prices rose ahead of the monthly meeting of OPEC and other producers who are expected to continue raising output with the global recovery largely still on track. With AFP

Call to Order Invocation Determination of Quorum Welcome Message from the Chairman of the Board Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Y2020 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting Audited Financial Report 2020 President’s Report Ratification of the Acts and Proceedings of the Board of Directors, Officers, and Management of the Corporation Amendments of the By-Laws 1. Section 1, Article II of the Corporation’s By-Laws Election of the Board of Directors 2021-2022 Appointment of External Auditor for the year 2021 Other Matters Adjournment

Only stockholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2021, Friday, shall be entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting. If you cannot personally attend the meeting, you may opt to send your proxy to attend in your behalf. Kindly submit your duly executed proxy form with the undersigned, via email, at acemclegazpi@gmail.com not later than 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 2021 to enable your proxy to register in the Zoom Webinar. A sample proxy form is available at the Corporation’s website for your reference [NOTE: Management is not soliciting proxies.] The Information Statement and Management Report and SEC Form 17-A are available at the Corporation’s website at www.acemclegazpi.net You may contact the undersigned via email acemclegazpi@gmail.com at mobile number: 09753729932/09257800974 if you have inquiries/ concerns regarding the meeting.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING To All Stockholders: Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING (“ASM”) OF FONTANA RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., will be held on the 27th day of September 2021, 10:30 am, through ZOOM VIDEOCONFERENCING in accordance with the approved Internal Procedure as sanctioned by SEC Memorandum Order No. 6-2020, with the following agenda: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Call to order Certification of service of notice and existence of quorum Approval of the Minutes of the Last Stockholders Meeting dated 28 September 2020. Annual Report of the General Manager including presentation of the Highlights of the Club’s Financial Condition for Fiscal Year 2020. 5. Approval of Chairman’s Annual Report and ratification of all other acts and resolutions of the Board of Directors and Management from the previous Stockholders’ Meeting on 28 September 2020. 6. Election of Five (5) directors, inclusive of two (2) independent directors 7. Appointment of External Auditor 8. New Business 9. Other Matters a. Approval and Ratification of the Club’s Related Party Transactions 10. Adjournment Stockholders of record as of the close of business on 30 August 2021 are entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting. The stock and transfer book of the Company will be closed from 01 to 15 September 2021. Registration for the attendance on the 27 September 2021 ASM shall commence from 01 to 15 September 2021 by emailing the following information to legal@fontana.com.ph. For individual stockholders: (a) Complete Name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name); (b) Birth Date; (c) Address; (d) Mobile Number; (e) Email Address; (f) Current photograph of the Stockholder, with the face fully visible (in PDF or JPEG format); and (g) Valid government-issued ID exhibiting the signature of the Stockholder (in PDF or JPEG format). For corporate stockholders: (a) SEC/DTI Registered Name; (b) Address; (c) Mobile Number/ Phone Number; (d) Email Address; (e) Complete Name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name) of the individual authorized to cast the vote for the account (the “Authorized Voter”); (f) Current photograph of the individual authorized to cast the vote for the account (the “Authorized Voter”); (g) Valid government-issued ID of the Authorized Voter exhibiting his or her signature (uploaded in PDF or JPEG format); and (h) A scanned copy of the Secretary’s Certificate or other valid authorization in favor of the Authorized Voter (uploaded in PDF or JPEG format) If you do not expect to attend the ASM, you may execute the sample proxy form which can be viewed and downloaded from the Company’s website at http://www.fontana.com.ph/2021-asm/ and send the executed PROXY FORM to the Corporate Secretary at legal@fontana.com.ph on or before 15 September 2021. Include in the said registration email the information required for the individual stockholders and the information of the proxy such as the following: (a) Complete Name of authorized Proxy (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name); (b) Birthdate; (c) Address; (d) Mobile Number/Phone Number; (e) Email Address; (f) Current photograph of the Proxy, with the face fully visible (uploaded in PDF or JPEG format); (g) Valid government-issued ID of the Proxy exhibiting his or her signature (uploaded in PDF or JPEG format). Upon verification, the Company shall send a reply email confirming the identity of the said individual or corporation/organization as a stockholder of the Company and its respective current shareholding as of the same date, together with the voting ballot for (i) approval of the items in the Agenda requiring stockholders’ approval, and (ii) election of the members of the Board of Directors, including the Independent Directors for CY2021. THERE SHALL BE NO ONSITE VOTING DURING THE ASM ON 27 SEPTEMBER 2021. Upon receipt of the ballot, the Company shall verify and tally the said votes and confirm via email reply to the Stockholder the receipt thereof, together with the Meeting ID and the Meeting Password. For purposes of quorum, only the following Stockholders shall be counted as present: a. Stockholder who have registered from 01 to 15 September 2021 b. Stockholders who have sent their proxies via email on or before 15 September 2021; YOU CAN ACCESS AND DOWNLOAD THE DEFINITIVE INFORMATION TOGETHER WITH ITS ANNEXES at http://www.fontana.com.ph/2021-asm/. Questions and comments on the items in the Agenda must be sent to mm@fontana.com.ph. Questions or comments received on or before 24 September 2021 may be responded to during the meeting. Any additional inquiries or questions may be raised during the actual meeting via the ZOOM chat box and could be addressed upon discussion of Consideration of Such Other Business as May Properly Come Before the Meeting. Any question not answered during the meeting shall be replied via email.

Very truly yours,

Manila, Philippines. (SIGNED)

RICO D. MADLANGBAYAN Corporate Secretary

JUAN MIGUEL VICTOR C. DE LA FUENTE Corporate Secretary (MS-SEPT. 2 & 3, 2021)

(MS-SEPT. 1 & 2, 2021)

Ray S. Eñano, Editor Roderick T. dela Cruz, Assistant Editor business@manilastandard.net extrastory2000@gmail.com

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PSE INDEX CLOSING

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 -69.50 PTS. 6,785.94

TOTAL VOLUME TOTAL TRADES TOTAL VALUE ADVANCES DECLINES UNCHANGED

2,017,652,846 101,092 8,815,267,439.48 101 97 41

F oreign e xchange r ate Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Currency

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Peso

United States

Dollar

1.000000

49.7620

Japan

Yen

0.009092

0.4524

UK

Pound

1.375900

68.4675

Hong Kong

Dollar

0.128573

6.3980

Switzerland

Franc

1.093016

54.3907

Canada

Dollar

0.793021

39.4623

Singapore

Dollar

0.743826

37.0143

Australia

Dollar

0.731400

36.3959

Bahrain

Dinar

2.652661

132.0017

Saudi Arabia

Rial

0.266624

13.2677

Brunei

Dollar

0.741070

36.8771

Indonesia

Rupiah

0.000070

0.0035

Thailand

Baht

0.031062

1.5457

UAE

Dirham

0.272272

13.5488

Euro

Euro

1.181100

58.7739

Korea

Won

0.000863

0.0429

China

Yuan

0.154789

7.7026

India

Rupee

0.013702

0.6818

Malaysia

Ringgit

0.240674

11.9764

New Zealand

Dollar

0.704500

35.0573

Taiwan

Dollar

0.036210

1.8019 Source: BSP

Banking loans started to show recovery in July

Business DTI: 3 big ‘hyperscalers’ ready investments in PH T By Othel V. Campos

HREE major technology companies from the United States and China are expected to invest in the Philippines this year, with one of them committing to put in at least $800 million to upscale Philippine companies and turn them into world-class enterprises, the Department of Trade and Industry said Wednesday. DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said two US firms and a Chinese company are to invest in the Philippines following the launch of the “hyperscaler” industry. Hyperscalers are major technology companies that provide cloud, networking and internet services to help organizations grow and take advantage of the digital technologies. “I’m pretty sure that within this year, at least one Chinese hyperscaler and at least one US hyperscaler will invest. Both

are looking at green energy market here, and also looking at data privacy and integrated regulatory framework for the Philippines,” Rodolfo said during the ‘hyperscaler’ launch. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the investments of hyperscalers on tools and intellectual property would result in cheaper access to cloud technology and extend and enhance the customer’s capabilities. “We are promoting hyperscalers as the

country’s next growth engine in our ‘Make It Happen in the Philippines’ campaign, for a lot of reasons. Hyperscalers act as enabler of various industries and the backbone of digital-native industries such as financial technology and digital banking. Their increased presence will create a multiplier effect, especially with the potential increase in demand for renewable energy and data center developers,” Lopez said. Hyperscale platforms provide the ability to quickly and seamlessly handle immense volumes of activity and data. Their capability for integration with other systems makes it cheaper for the customer to implement and integrate the platform. They also create potential value in terms of generating foreign direct investments, improving internet connectivity, capital in IT infrastructure, manpower upskilling and renewable energy. Indirectly, their investments result in lower data cost for the country, cheaper cloud services and improved customer experience for the ecommerce industry.

By Julito G. Rada BANK loans showed signs of recovery in July with a month-on-month growth of 0.5 percent from June, on stronger demand for production loans, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas show. The BSP data showed that while outstanding loans of universal and commercial banks, net of reverse repurchase placements with the BSP, declined 0.7 percent in July from a year ago, this was an improvement from the 2.0-drop in June. On a month-on-month seasonally-adjusted basis, outstanding universal and commercial bank loans, net of RRPs, rose 0.5 percent, the BSP said. Outstanding loans to residents, net of RRPs, declined by 0.1 percent following a 1.4-percent decrease in June. “Meanwhile, outstanding loans to non-residents declined by 17.4 percent [after falling by 19.7 percent in June], as a new wave of COVID-19 infections owing to more virulent virus strains continue to dampen economic prospects and temper market sentiment,” the BSP said. Consumer loans to residents went down by 8.2 percent in July from an 8.7-percent decline in June on the continued contraction in motor vehicle loans. Meanwhile, total outstanding loans for production activities expanded by 0.8 percent in July, following a contraction of 0.6 percent in the previous month. “This is the first time that outstanding production loans has increased since the reported growth rate of 0.5 percent [revised] in November 2020,” the BSP said. The expansion was driven by growth in loans for real estate activities (up 5.9 percent); information and communication (14.0 percent); electricity, gas steam and airconditioning supply (2.1 percent); and transportation and storage (7.0 percent). Outstanding loans to key sectors fell at a slower rate, particularly for wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (-4.5 percent) and manufacturing (-2.6 percent).

MRT-7 TRAINS.

San Miguel Corp. announces that the first batch of trains for the MRT-7 project is set to arrive in the country from South Korea next week, even as work continues for the completion of the much-awaited mass rail project. The trains, which consist of six cars or two train sets procured from South Korea’s Hyundai ROTEM, pass inspections and factory acceptance testing with the country’s national rail manufacturer, Korea Railroad Corp., serving as SMC’s adviser. Each train set is 65.45 meters long or well over the entire length of a 50-meter Olympic-size swimming pool.

SEC clears P558-m IPO of Iloilo-based sugar miller By Jenniffer B. Austria THE Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved the P558-million initial public offering of Central Azucarera de San Antonio, a sugar miller owned by the family of singer Jose Mari Chan in Iloilo province. Documents showed the SEC approved CASA’s offering of up to 277,500 common shares at a price of P2,012.52 apiece. Net proceeds from the primary offer will be used for the upgrade of CASA’s co-generation facility, motor pool and sugar factory, land acquisitions and farm mechanization. The company operates a sugar milling business and is also engaged in power generation through a biomass co-generation plant with an initial installed capacity of 15 megawatts. It is conducting the offering pursuant to Republic Act No. 9136, or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, which mandates generation companies that are not publicly listed to offer and sell to the public not less than 15 percent of their common shares within five years from the effectivity of Energy Regulatory Commission Resolution No. 4-2019. CASA tapped SB Capital Investment Corp. as the issue manager and underwriter for the offer. Meanwhile, the SEC also approved the IPO of Allied Care Experts Medical Center-Cagayan de Oro Inc. Under the plan, ACE Medical Center-CDO will offer 3,600 blocks composed of 10 shares each, with a price ranging from P200,000 to P400,000 per block. The shares will be traded over the counter through the hospital’s internal staff. Net proceeds from the offering will be used to construct a hospital in Cagayan de Oro, acquire medical equipment, partially pay a loan and fund hospital’s working capital requirement.

IN BRIEF Filinvest REIT declares dividend

APOLLO’S OFFERING. Apollo Global Capital Inc. raises P988 million from a follow-on offering to fund the acquisition. Apollo Capital used the funds to acquire a 49-percent stake in a company that owns the vessel used for the offshore mining activities of subsidiary JDVC Resources Corp., purchase equipment and for general corporate purposes. Attending the virtual listing ceremony are (top row, from left) Philippine Stock Exchange president and chief executive Ramon Monzon, APL president Vittorio Paulo Lim, Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Emilio Aquino, PSE chairman Jose Pardo and APL chairman Salvador Santos-Ocampo. They are joined by other officials of the PSE, government agencies, Apollo Capital and private sector groups.

San Miguel expects to receive delivery of first batch of Korea-made MRT-7 trains next week By Darwin G. Amojelar SAN Miguel Corp. said Wednesday said it expects to receive the first batch of trains for the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 project from South Korea next week ahead of the completion of the mass rail project by December 2022. The delivery, which consists of six cars or two train sets procured from South Korea’s Hyundai ROTEM, cleared inspections and factory acceptance testing, with national rail manufacturer Korea Railroad Corp. serving as SMC’s adviser. Each train set is 65.45 meters long— or well over the entire length of an Olympic-size swimming pool, which is 50 meters. “The timely arrival of these brand new, high-quality trains from South Korea—known as one of the world’s best train and rail systems builders—is such a welcome development, and I believe holds a lot of significance,” SMC president Ramon Ang said. “At a time when many are feeling uncertain about our country’s future because of the pandemic, this shows that the job of nation-building, continues; that the work of improving our

infrastructure, boosting our economic growth prospects, and investing in our country’s brighter future, also doesn’t stop--especially for us in San Miguel,” he said. More trains are expected to arrive in the following months, up to next year, Ang said, until all 108 cars or 36 train sets the company acquired are delivered. Despite continuing pandemic restrictions and pending right-of-way issues, the project is now at over 54-percent completion, with installation of bored piles, girders and other foundational works on a significant portion of the project already completed. “Right now, construction activities on the guideway and the stations are ongoing. Electronic and mechanical works also continues. As we said before, the MRT-7 project is in many ways more difficult and complex than even our recently-competed Skyway Stage 3—which in itself is an engineering feat. This is because MRT-7 has added complexities such as electric power systems, computer and communications systems, signaling systems and automatic fare systems, among others,” Ang said.

928 renewable energy contracts okayed by DOE By Alena Mae S. Flores THE Department of Energy awarded 928 renewable energy contracts with a combined capacity of 30 gigawatts (3,000 megawatts) as of May, an official said Wednesday. Energy Undersecretary Jesus Cristino Posadas said during The Global Hyperscaler Market Forum the DOE was aggressively pushing for the Philippines to become a haven of energy investment. “The Philippines is a middle-income and developing nation and its prevailing true costs of power have significantly weakened our ability to industrialize at a more rapid pace, hence the Philippines Department of Energy has been relentless in revolutionizing the country’s energy landscape to transform the Philippines into a haven of energy investments,” Posadas said. “We have been proactively pursuing policies and programs that will help us obtain energy security and socio-economic growth against the backdrop of a sustainable, competitive energy future for the coming generations,” he said. Posadas said energy independence and self-sufficiency are the core aspects of building a more efficient, sustainable and competitive power system and that the DOE continues to promote and facilitate the exploration, development, commercialization and utilization of indigenous renewable energy resources to reduce dependence on imported fuels. The DOE said that between 2009 and 2020, the country added about 2,339 MW RE capacity installations which translated to total investments of P221.35 billion. In 2020, the renewable energy share was at 29 percent of the total capacity mix and 21 percent of the total generation mix. “Indigenous energy resources and private sector investment are central in achieving the country’s RE targets and vision,” Posadas said.

FILINVEST REIT Corp. declared its first quarterly cash dividend less than a month since its successful maiden share offering at the Philippine Stock Exchange. FILRT said in a disclosure to the stock exchange its board of directors approved a cash dividend of P0.112 per outstanding common share to shareholders as of record date Sept. 15, 2021. The cash dividends will be payable on Sept. 30, 2021. The amount is equivalent to a quarterly yield of 1.6 percent or an annualized yield of 6.4 percent. FILRT earlier projected a dividend yield of 6.3 percent for 2021 and 6.6 percent for 2022 based on a price of P7 per share. “FILRT’s declaration of cash dividends is in fulfillment of our commitment to our shareholders who gave us their vote of confidence during our IPO listing and our mandate under the REIT Act,” FILRT chairperson Josephine Gotianun-Yap. “We continue to stay on track to deliver 6.3 percent dividend yield for 2021 to FILRT shareholders,” she said. Jenniffer B. Austria

Carmen Copper reports higher output

CARMEN Copper Corp., a subsidiary of Atlas Mining & Development Corp., on Wednesday reported higher copper production and shipments in the second quarter compared to the first quarter on improvements in metal grades and milling tonnage. It said copper metal produced increased 43 percent in the second quarter while gold production went up 9 percent. With the improved performance amid the pandemic, the company sees business resilience as critical in sustaining the livelihood of its people. “Our co-workers are our valued partners and are key to attaining sustainable operations. As the pandemic took its toll on jobs, we secured our employees’ livelihood. Ensuring business resilience will further support this goal. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on stable and efficient cost operations, product quality, accessibility and scale, and creating shared value through responsible stewardship,” Carmen Copper president and chief executive Roy Deveraturda said in a statement. Othel V. Campos

Globe starts move beyond telco services

GLOBE Telecom Inc. said Wednesday it is moving beyond telecom services to generate additional revenues. Globe president and chief executive Ernest Cu said while telecommunications is the core of its business, the company expanded its services to include fintech, healthtech, adtech and e-commerce, among others. “Globe has moved beyond telco. Although telco remains to be our core business, we continue to build businesses that leverage our reach as a telco, our capital, and everything else that we do,” Cu said. Globe, through wholly-owned corporate venture builder 917Ventures, scales and accelerates eight companies and incubates six seed ventures plus three angel ventures. 917Ventures’ portfolio includes the likes of e-wallet popular brand GCash, loyalty and e-commerce solutions provider RUSH, online grocery shopping platform PureGo, digital and mobile marketing solutions firm AdSpark and telehealth service platforms KonsultaMD and HealthNow. Darwin G. Amojelar

Sports

Tropang Giga maul Bossings in resumption of PBA PH Cup

Riera U. Mallari, Editor; Randy M. Caluag, Assistant Editor THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

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MIKEY Williams’ 16 points led the TNT Tropang Giga’s balanced offense as they pulled off a 96-76 mauling of Blackwater on Wednesday in the resumption of the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. The Tropang Giga’s win came after they managed to firm up their defense in the last period and claim their fourth triumph in as many games. This marked a great start for Tropang Giga following the return of coach Chot Reyes, who last handled TNT from 2008-2012. Tropang Giga struggled early after the Bossings bounced back from 10-point deficit in the first period and took charge, 43-37 lead at the half. But second unit cagers Brian Heruela and Dave Marcelo led the Tropang Giga out of their woes in third period and into a 60-48 spread midway in the quarter. Simon Enciso topscored for Blackwater with 14 points, but he went scoreless in the last 14 minutes.

TNT’s Jayson Castro drives to the basket against the defense of Blackwater’s Baser Amer. The Tropang Giga went on to win, 96-76.

Serantes: Fighter until the end By Randy Caluag

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VEN from a his sickbed up to his demise, Seoul Olympic bronze medalist Lepoldo Serantes did not show any signs of agony. He was in pain, but he remained in high spirits. His last image was of a man in complete peace.

Leopoldo Serantes, former Olympian and former soldier, makes his final salute (Photo from Leopoldo Serantes’ Facebook)

On Wednesday morning, Serantes succumbed to a lingering pulmonary illness at the age of 59 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital. Serantes, whose wife died in 2019, has been in and out of the hospital for several years due to a lung ailment and heart problems. Starting this January, his condition took from bad to worse as he was intubated several times. “Hanggang sa huli, you proved that you are the best fighter. So proud of being your daughter. I love you Papa,” said Serantes’ daughter, Leodelyn, in a social media post. Even from his sickbed, Serantes kept his social media friends updated whenever he could. Even from his sickbed, with clenched fist and while intubated, he congratulated the Tokyo Olympics medalists. In all his travails, he was always thankful to the

Philippine Sports Commission and its chairman William Ramirez for regularly providing him financial assistance for his medical needs. Last August 15, Chooks-to-Go president Ronald Mascariñas came to the aid of the retired Philippine Army 2nd Lieutenant by providing him with a monthly allowance of P100,000 for life. His daughter Leodelia received his first monthly cheque, which turned out to be the last. Chooks-to-Go though will be on hand to assist Serantes up to his final resting place. “We’re now coordinating with the family to provide financial assistance for his burial. Their initial request is to assist them in transferring Leopoldo to Cavite,” Chooks-to-Go official Mel Macatangay told the Manila Standard. “It deeply saddens me to know the passing of a true sports hero. The whole country is in

mourning,” said Mascariñas. “We are now in coordination with his family to provide financial assistance for his burial.” The Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines, through secretary-general Ed Picson, said ABAP president Ricky Vargas expressed his condolences to the bereaved family, saying “the country will always remember Serantes for the honor and joy he brought to the country as an Olympic medalist. We are saddened by his passing.” Serantes was one of the recent batch of 10 sports legends enshrined into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. Among his co-inductees were basketball player Robert Jaworski, swimmer Eric Buhain, track and field star Elma Muros-Posadas and 1988 Olympic gold medalist Arianne Cerdena of bowling. Serantes settled for bronze following a loss to Bulgarian Ivailo Khristov in boxing’s light-flyweight semifinals of the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea. He defeated three boxers from Egypt, Liberia and Morocco before losing in the semis. It was a highly celebrated medal as it came 24 years after the Philippines grabbed a silver, courtesy of another boxer Anthony Villanueva at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

UAAP mulls addition of weightlifting, boxing WEIGHTLIFTING could be added in the calender of activities of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines in the future. Studies are now being done on how the sport could someday prosper in the league. Executive director Rene “Rebo” Saguisag talked about this during one of the UAAP’s regular podcasts recently. “I think Olympic events should have a place in the UAAP. Kasi ang isang principle namin is to support a national sports program,” said Saguisag, who added the league is inspired by the

achievements of the weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who bagged a silver medal in the Rio Olympics and a gold in the Tokyo Games. And now that Diaz is now the country’s first Olympics gold medallist, the league is making a review of its calendar. Boxing, according to Saguisag, is another sport that could make a return to the league’s program. “Historically, boxing was part of the UAAP. These two sports are worth revisiting,” said Saguisag, noting the three Filipino boxers who bagged medals in the Tokyo Olympics—silver

achievers Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam and bronze mSaguisag said member schools will have to evaluate their capacity to open itself to new programs and add new varsity teams and scholarship programs involving the two sports activities. So far, the league has 16 events, with 13 that are part of the Olympic program for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Talks of having weightlifting in the league’s program started when Saguisag met with Diaz sometime after she won a silver medal in the Rio Games. Peter Atencio

Bejino swims in 400-meters; Mangliwan fine-tunes style

Atty. Rebo Saguisag

Obiena’s thirst for gold continues TOKYO Olympics’ finalist Ernest John Obiena has regained the confidence to go higher as he continues his #ThirstForGold. Obiena’s world-class prowess was in full display at the IAAF Diamond League at the Charléty stadium in Paris, where he sailed past the 5.91-meter bar with ease right on his first attempt to shatter his own Philippine pole vault record

EJ Obiena takes off

of 5.87 meters he established in July at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Poland. The Diamond League feat earned him a silver medal behind world-record holder and Olympic champion Armand Duplantis of Sweden. The 25-year-old Obiena was comfortable clearing the 5.7 to 5.8-meter range early this year, but was having trouble going higher, including at the Tokyo Olympic Games, where he advanced to the finals as the only A s i a n

pole vaulter to do so and eventually placed 11th. His Paris campaign,

however, showed that Obiena is back. “Thank you to those who keep on supporting and believing, despite the ups and downs. Getting there,” said Obiena in a Facebook message to his well-wishers. So impressive was Obiena’s Diamond League showing that his feat would have earned him a bronze in the Tokyo games, where Brazil’s Thiago Braz earned third spot with a leap of 5.87. “(I am) still hungry and still yearning for a better me,” said Obiena. “I am confident with my abilities to go against the world’s greatest.” Obiena immediately got back into training under legendary coach Vitaly Petrov in Formia, Italy after his Tokyo stint. In his first tournament since the Olympics at the Athletissima Diamond League in Laussane, Switzerland, Obiena managed

5th place against a star-studded field, practically the same Tokyo cast he competed against. In Paris, Obiena finally put substance to his promise with a spectacular bounce-back showing before a roaring crowd of 14,000 Parisians. “He was just able to do the necessary adjustments during his attempts at the previous heights before 5.91m,” said Obiena’s father Emerson. “That 5.90 + m clearance potential was there already during the early outdoor season competition. Now, it’s official.” Obiena even went toe-to-toe with Duplantis, who eventually took the gold medal with a leap of 6.01. But the Filipino was able to beat Tokyo Olympics’ silver medallist and Lausanne leg winner Cris Nielsen, bumping off the American to third place at 5.81 meters. “Summit Natural Drinking Water, the official hydration partner of Team Philip-

pines, is very proud of what EJ has accomplished. His being an Olympian and one of the world’s best in the sport are already achievements that are unmatched by any Filipino in athletics,” says Summit Brand Manager, Francheska Garcia “We take pride in the fact that Summit Philippines has been a part of EJ’s Olympic journey and we will still be there until he quenches his #ThirstForGold,” Garcia adds. In a recent Facebook post, Obiena’s state of mind can be gleaned from his hashtags #polevault #bringyouragame #foreverfaster and #thirstformore, proving to all that his journey to become the best version of himself continues. “I still love the sport of pole vaulting. I still love representing my great country. I still love competing. I still know I can win. I will be back, and I will be back to win,” said Obiena.

TOKYO—Expect a well-rested and more relaxed Gary Bejino as he swims in the men’s 400-meter freestyle-S6 event of the Tokyo Paralympic Games swimming competitions at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Thursday. “I think Gary is more relaxed now after getting his personal best time in the 50-meter butterfly event last Monday. Hopefully, he will also make a good time in the 400-meter freestyle tomorrow,” said para-swimming coach Tony Ong. The swimmer clocked 36.14 seconds in the event, missing the finals cut placing 15th overall out of 16 entries, in his Paralympic debut supported by the Philippine Sports Commission. The 2018 Asian Para Games silver medalist, whose right arm and left leg had to be amputated after he was severely electrocuted at the age of seven, will swim in lane No. 7 in the first of two heats at 9 a.m. (8 a.m. in Manila), with the top eight qualifiers entering the finals in the afternoon. On the other hand, wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan has been fine-tuning his starting technique in preparation for the men’s 100-meterT52 race, his final event, according to para-athletic coach Joel Deriada from Manila. “Jerrold’s training the last two days has been focused on his starts. That is his weakness. The start is important in the sprint event. His one-hour training has been devoted mostly to this.” Deriada said. The coach added that the athlete informed him that there were only nine entries in the race so won’t be competing until the finals of the race on Friday at the Japan National Stadium track oval. AFP

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Buntan values training with Morimoto By Peter Atencio TRAINING with famed Japanese kickboxer Kana Morimoto proved to be a learning experience for FilAmerican muay thai bet Jackie Buntan. Her time with Morimoto, who fights in another tournament, K-1, has helped Buntan gain important insights on how to be a better fighter. The 24-year-old Buntan said her workouts with Morimoto came right before she was able to confirm her showdown with Argentine bet Daniela Lopez in one of the undercard events of the first all-women’s event in ONE Championship history, ONE: EMPOWER! in Singapore. “This is the true definition of iron sharpens iron,” said Buntan, who regularly works out with Janet Todd, the reigning ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Champion. The 29-year-old Morimoto, a 2019 K-1 Women’s Flyweight Grand Prix champion, has gladly shared her skills and experiences with Buntan when she dropped by at her training camp in Los Angeles last month and joined her training camp. Morimoto, who has 17 wins and three losses, came at a perfect time, according to Buntan, since she was still seeking confirmation on her next fight. Buntan is currently moving up the strawweight ladder following her recent wins against Wondergirl Fairtex and Ekaterina Vandaryeva. According to Buntan, Morimoto gave her an insight into the different styles of muay thai, which she found valuable. “Training with her opened my eyes to different styles. So, I’m grateful for this time with her,” added Buntan. Buntan admitted she knows little of the capabilities of Lopez, the twin sister of atomweight Muay Thai contender Milagros Lopez. And Buntan is hoping to have a perfect 2021 season by winning her third straight fight when she takes on Lopez.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic serves to Denmark’s Holger Rune during their 2021 US Open Tennis tournament men’s singles first round match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. AFP

Djokovic launches Slam quest with US Open win N EW YORK—World number one Novak Djokovic won without playing his best to reach the second round of the US Open on Tuesday in his quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam and record 21st major title. The 34-year-old Serbian star dominated much of the way in beating 18-year-old Danish qualifier Holger Rune 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-1 after two hours and 15 minutes in the night feature at Arthur Ashe Stadium. “It wasn’t the best of my performances,” Djokovic said. “At the same time, he played well in the second set when it mattered and I didn’t serve well in the second set.” History-chasing Djokovic, who has won eight of the past 12 Grand Slam events, will next face 121st-ranked Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, a rival the top seed admitted he didn’t know much about. “I know this court well,” Djokovic said. “Hopefully that’s going to help.” Djokovic would complete the first men’s singles calendar-year Slam since Rod Laver in 1969 by winning the crown on the New York hardcourts. He would also break the deadlock for all-time men’s Slam titles at 20 which he shares with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, both absent due to injuries, as is defending champion Dominic Thiem.

Rune, ranked 145th, began cramping in the third set and struggled to finish. “From the third or fourth game in the third set, he couldn’t move much,” Djokovic said. “You could see he struggled a lot. I feel for him.” Djokovic won the first set in 26 minutes without facing a break point, fell behind 3-0 to start the second before battling into the tie-breaker, where Rune grabbed leads of 4-0 and 6-3. After two Djokovic service winners, he sent a backhand service return long to drop the set. In the third set, Djokovic broke to lead 3-1 and Rune began getting treatments between games, grimacing at times and struggling to run for shots to the end.

Zverev stretches streak

Earlier Tuesday, Tokyo Olympic champion Alexander Zverev stretched his win streak to 12 matches and warned he has his eyes on denying Djokovic the Slam. Fourth seed Zverev, who beat Djokovic in an Olympic semi-final, dispatched American Sam Querrey 6-4, 7-5, 6-2. “I hope in two weeks’ time I’ll be on an 18-match winning streak,” said Zverev,

who would claim his first Grand Slam title if he creates such a run. The 24-year-old German, last year’s US Open runner-up, hit 18 aces and 40 winners while never facing a break point in advancing after an hour and 40 minutes. “Novak is chasing history,” Zverev said. “But the young guys are going to try and get in the way of that. I’m going to try to give him a challenge as well.” Zverev, who next faces Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas, could face Djokovic in the semi-finals. “I hope I can keep the level up,” Zverev said. “To beat Novak here is going to be an extremely difficult task.”

Qualifier pulls shocker

French-born US qualifier Maxime Cressy fired 44 aces and saved four match points to upset Spanish ninth seed Pablo Carreno Busta 5-7, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (9/7). After beating Djokovic for a Tokyo Olympic bronze medal, the Spaniard’s US Open ended slamming down his racquet in frustration. “I’m really happy things are starting to pay off,” Cressy said. World number one Ashleigh Barty, coming off wins at Wimbledon and Cincinnati, began her chase for backto-back Slam titles by defeating Russian Vera Zvonareva 6-1, 7-6 (9/7). AFP

MANILA Chooks TM left the country on Wednesday and headed to Canada for the 2021 FIBA 3x3 Montreal Masters. The quintet of Mark Yee, Mac Tallo, Zachary Huang, Dennis Santos, and alternate player Chico Lanete tested negative in their RT-PCR tests. The team left Manila at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday and arrived in Tokyo, Japan at 8 p.m. After an almost twohour layover, the team departed for Vancouver at 9:55 p.m. Eight hours and 55 minutes will be the flight from Tokyo to Vancouver. Once they arrive in Vancouver at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, the team will hop on another plane, this time for Montreal. Once the team arrives in Montreal, another round of testing will take place while the team will be isolated at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The team will be allowed to train at the half-court of Montreal once cleared. Excited is Mark Yee for his first FIBA 3x3 international pro circuit event, saying that he never expected to have this opportunity at his age. “Sobrang blessed. Hindi naman natin maitatago na may edad na tayo para maimbitahan tayo sa ganito kalaking tournament,” expressed the 39-year-old sweet-shooting bruiser. “Talagang, kumbaga, lagi ko lang iniisip na sobrang blessed talaga. Sa pagkakataon na ito, hindi ko naisip na mare-represent ko pa ‘yung bansa natin sa FIBA sa tanda ko na ito,” he continued. Tough though will be the opposition of Manila Chooks TM come the max level tournament that will garner precious points for the country in its quest to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Manila Chooks TM will be slotted with Pool D along with World No. 8 Antwerp of Belgium and No. 10 Edmonton of Canada. Their game against Antwerp will be on September 5 at 12:45 a.m. (Manila time) while Manila versus Edmonton is scheduled at 6:50 a.m. on the same day. Composing Antwerp is 6’5” Nick Celes (World No. 23), Thibaut Vervoort (No. 28), 6’6” Thierry Marien (No. 43), and 6’6” Rafael Bogaerts (No. 72). The last time a Filipino team faced Antwerp was back in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Moscow Challenger that saw them down Pasig Chooks, 21-14. Headlining Edmonton is World No. 32 Steve Sir. He will be joined by Alex Johnson, Dutch import Ross Bekkering, and the debuting Adika Peter-McNeilly. The top two teams in Pool D will advance to the crossover playoffs on September 6 and will face either World No. 4 Ub of Serbia, Switzerland’s Lausanne, or home team Old Montreal.

After server-breaking Beta Test, Cabal Mobile is finally live CABAL Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth, the much-awaited mobile version of the beloved MMORPG franchise, is now live for the Philippines and Vietnam. Still beaming from a successful and server-breaking Closed Beta Test, gamers and mobile gaming enthusiasts can now download and play the full version of the game on their Android and iOS devices. During CBT, over 542,000 mobile game enthusiasts rushed to try and enjoy the game, during the limited testing period. The overwhelming support from fans needed a second server to handle the load and prevent the initial CBT server from crashing. With more than 45,000 concurrent players storming the gates of Nevareth in the opening minutes of the official launch, Cabal Mobile has proved its strong presence in the hearts of gamers throughout the years. To celebrate the game’s release, the Cabal Mobile Team has organized Livestream events featuring well-known streamers and content creators to join players as they make their way once again to the land of Nevareth. The Cabal Mobile Charity Stream aims to raise funds for the benefit of the

Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation Inc. and other charity partners to support our country’s fight against Covid19. As one of the biggest MMORPGs in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian coun-

tries, the Cabal franchise aims to provide the gaming community with a blend of unique combat mechanics, an assortment of character classes, and diverse PvP modes to maximize the enjoyment and competitive spirit of

A different behavior this time THE BOTTOM LINE LITO CINCO I HAVE always looked at myself as fortunate that I personally saw the fabled Crispa-Toyota rivalry in basketball in the 1970s. More fortunate that in the late 70s, I finally got my first PBA pass and would always watch the games at the Araneta Coliseum, commuting from Paco to Cubao. This gave me the opportunity to watch

both basketball players and their horde of fans, the latter filling up the coliseum to the rafters and shouting their hearts out for their respective teams. If you were not for Crispa, you were for Toyota then. This was the time of unofficial fans’ clubs for both teams And mind you, the Filipino basketball fans really knew basketball and could dissect any game before and after the game. The difference now is the emergence of social media. Now, why am I reminiscing about the good old days? Going through online postings, I found out a lot were from active fans of women’s volleyball, and there are a lot, believe me.

The sport has risen in popularity, but ironically, only for the distaff side. My problem is the way many volleyball fans express their feelings and thoughts about the different teams and individual players, with some even hiding behind pseudonyms or dummy accounts. It is okay to say that ‘this player or those players should be on the national team.’ This is perfectly okay, but to bash those who were called to the national team and say that they are undeserving, that for me is below the belt. That the national team, if it wants to be successful in international competitions, the fans’ choices should be followed. Okay, a fact check shows the Top 3

MMORPG aficionados. Mobile MMORPG enthusiasts can expect fastpaced, skill-based combat from Cabal Mobile, and can make use of the Combo mechanic system to increase damage to enemies. This unique game mechanic adds another layer of complexity when combined with the different classes in the game, and is now optimized for mobile smartphone touchscreens. To satisfy the competitive nature of Cabal fans and gamers in general, the Nevareth League 2021 tournament is coming soon, featuring the biggest prize pool for a mobile MMORPG in the Philippines and Vietnam. With 1v1, Team Deathmatch, and 5v5 modes, players of different disciplines and backgrounds will have an arena to showcase their perfectly honed skills in Cabal Mobile. Watch out for more announcements in the coming days. For the latest news and information about Cabal Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth, check out the official website https://cabalmobile.playpark. com/ph/, as well as the official Facebook Page. Look for @CabalMobilePH on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

teams in the world in the women’s side are the United States, Brazil then China. Also in the top 10 is Japan, then you have Korea at no.14, Thailand at no.17, Kazakhstan is number 21, Chinese Taipei at 37. Continuing the breakdown of Asian countries ahead of us, India is 49, Hong Kong is 53, Iran at 59, Indonesia at 61, and Vietnam at 76. The Philippines is ranked 117, together with a lot of other countries. And my point is that the inclusion of the favorite players of fans will not automatically make us successful. Do you believe at the Southeast Asian level, we can easily overtake Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand, what more at the Asian level? Allow me now to get into individual players’ bashing, especially after the recent Premier Volleyball League, won by Chery Tiggo over Creamline, the fans of

the losing teams started criticizing the other players for very small things, using cuss words. Truth is, players are friends off the court. Not all fans though. Some are level headed and call for a more appropriate behavior of their co-fans. I got in touch with the two of the more popular players now, Jaja Santiago, and her sister Dindin, both playing for Chery Tiggo. Jaja says she takes everything positively as far as online comments are concerned, learning even from the negative ones. Dindin does not even look at them during important games like being in the championship, but like Jaja, she takes everything positively, too. I just hope volleyball fans take note of these observations and change their behavior.

Entertainment LESS than a year after their official launches, P-pop’s fast-rising stars BINI and BGYO have enjoyed several milestones with their fans: BINI’s music video for their debut single, “Born to Win,” was featured in MTV Asia last month and has already crossed one million views, while BGYO has landed on the number one spot on Billboard’s global Next Big Sound chart, coinciding with the release of their latest single “The Baddest,” which just surpassed one million views on YouTube. Having grown together from being trainees to full-fledged rookie idol groups, BINI and BGYO are taking the next big steps that will define their journey and their sound as they gear up for their upcoming joint concert and respective debut albums. BINI and BGYO are making history with their sibling concert – the first in P-pop – called One Dream: The BINI x BGYO Concert, which will be streamed worldwide on Nov. 6 and 7 on ktx.ph, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV. One Dream: The BINI x BGYO Concert

BINI, BGYO make P-Pop history

P-pop’s rising acts BINI and BGYO headline a two-day concert that features a unique repertoire per day, promising a grand extravaganza of world-class performances of old favorites and new releases.

is also the first two-day concert in the Philippines to feature a unique repertoire per day, promising a grand extravaganza of world-class performances of old favorites and new releases. The November 6 show will be filled

TV5 kicks off the longest Christmas celebration

THE "BER months" are upon us once more, and thus begins the world's longest Christmas season we Filipinos are most known for. By tradition, Christmas carols will be heard on the radio and in shopping malls at this time, not to mention the myriad of colors that will soon light up the streets everywhere. Indeed, as any amused foreigner or OFW pining for home will say, iba ang Pasko sa Pinas. The pandemic may have changed the way we celebrate the holidays, but the Pinoy Christmas spirit cannot be locked down. TV5 enjoins all Kapatid viewers to celebrate this Christmas journey despite all the challenges we face together. TV5 recognizes that Christmas

cannot be taken away from the Filipinos. The fun and happiness we look forward to this Yuletide season will find its home in the Kapatid Network’s longest and biggest celebration – dahil Ikaw, Ako, Tayo, atin ang Pasko! Atin Ang Paskong Ito, Kapatid! Following the uniquely Pinoy tradition, on TV5, Christmas begins on the very first day of the very first BER-month. Yesterday at 5:30 p.m., via Frontline Pilipinas, TV5 kicked off the longest Christmas celebration that sparks the holiday spirit and light up hope for a brighter tomorrow. Throughout this season of giving, TV5 brings joy to viewers all over the country. Stay tuned and be part of the network’s grandest and merriest Yuletide celebration ever! In fact, it might just be not only the longest network Christmas campaign in Philippine history, but even the world! Proving that, whatever challenges we may face, iba ang Paskong Pinoy. Iba sa 5!

The Juans with bigger goals NOT even a pandemic can dash the hopes of a group like The Juans, the one you may have initially thought is a boy band but in reality, a bunch of young, good-looking guys who can legitimately play instruments and sing in harmony. They’re versatile with a strong fan base and a solid label back-up in Viva Records. More significantly, they’re eyeing bigger goals. “Our dreams and vision go beyond just releasing another song and an album. We aspire to expand our platform to the level that we can help the common ‘Juan’ not just through inspiration but in real action,” expressed singer-songwriter-keyboardist Carl Guevarra. The dude’s the only remaining member from the group’s original line-up and he certainly knows the foundation of his team. With multi-million streams-singles like “Hindi Tayo Pwede” and “Hatid,” and big citations like Best Quarantined Produced Song for “Manalangin” (Wish Music Awards, 2021) and Favorite Group of the Year (Myx Music Awards, 2017), The Juans is among those who have shown willingness to give back to the public in general amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic. Speaking for every Juan in the group,

The Juans just released their latest single ‘Dulo,’ which is a harbinger of their upcoming deeper hugot recordings.

Carl noted, “We dream of a day that we'll be so blessed we can sponsor kids to college and be YUGEL a strong mover in LOSORATA the media and arts that will provide opportunities to common kids like us.” In 2018, The Juans hit it big with the release of its EP Umaga, which already revamped to include singer-guitarist Japs Mendoza, bassist Chael Adriano, vocalist-guitarist RJ Cruz, and drummer Joshua Coronel. The attention directed at the breakthrough hit “Hindi Tayo Pwede” prompted covers from Janine Tenoso, Katrina Velarde, and Jason Steele, to name a few. And then Asia’s Songbird herself Regine Velasquez-Alcasid did her rendition of their “Istorya.” Other hits from the band include “Itutulog Na Lang,’ “Pangalawang Bitaw” and their cover of Rivermaya’s “Balisong.” Last Aug. 20, The Juans released its latest single “Dulo,” a pop ballad that comes to mind a South Border in its prime with a couple of lead vocalists on board. Don’t be deceived by the title as the boys marked it as the opening of a new door for them. They are preparing a couple of other singles and the content of a new album that, in their assessment, will take their knack for hugot songs to a deeper, more meaningful level. In their recent Zoom media conference, the group showcased their oneness in thoughts and visual appeal. It’s easy not to wonder why they have won the hearts of music fans and critics. Carl further explained the idea behind their upcoming recording projects. “We'd like to start this whole album campaign with a song called ‘Dulo’ because we believe that we must first give up what's not for us so that we can receive the love that we deserve.” Ex-member Jason De Mesa is son of the late great Rico J. Puno. Needless to say, The Juans had an interesting backstory and an even more promising future ahead of them.

with electrifying performances by each group, collaborations on fan-favorite songs, and exciting numbers by surprise guest artists. On Nov. 7, BINI and BGYO will present more live collabs, sub-unit performances, powerful vocal showcases,

and a fan meet on ktx.ph. Fans who want to buy the SVIP tickets, which are available now priced at P1,950 or US$39.99, will be able to watch the two shows and join the fan meet on ktx.ph. VIP tickets,

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meanwhile, will be sold at P1,490 or US$29.99 on ktx.ph, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV and will provide access to the two shows. A special early bird promotion for VIP tickets will have a limited run from August 31 to September 2 only. Those who want to buy early will have access to the two shows with a special price of P999 or US$19.99. Before their joint concert in November, both groups are coming out with their much-awaited full-length debut albums, both of which will have all-original songs. Some members of the groups also got to flex their creativity by composing their own songs for the albums. For BINI, fans can anticipate the release of the group’s sophomore single in September before the whole debut album drops in October. BGYO, on the other hand, will continue promoting “The Baddest,” whose music video recently trended worldwide on YouTube and hit number one on iTunes Philippines, before the release of the album, also in October.

Why Xian Lim believes more in local stories, artistry

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CTOR VERY Xian WANG Lim prefers to be NICKIE WANG part of a film or a series created by local storytellers. He would be much more proud to associate himself with original materials instead of doing a local adaptation of a popular foreign title like the ones produced in South Korea.

In a virtual junket on Tuesday, the 32-year-old actor was asked if he would be willing to do a local adaptation of any K-Dramas, to which he replied with utter confidence. “Why not just make an original Filipino film that we can proudly say na atin ‘to. Instead of making an adaptation, let’s create our own and let the other countries do their adaptation of our own story,” he asserted. As an artist, Xian has this voracious appetite for creating new material. In fact, working behind the camera is one of his longtime dreams that he’s making baby step efforts to have it realized. “I want to create, write stories, and work behind the camera. I hope I’d be given another chance to do that,” he said. In his effort to explore his artistry, Xian officially joins GMA Network for the upcoming primetime series Love. Die. Repeat. He is

sharing the screen with one of the Kapuso prized stars, Jennylyn Mercado. In a brand new and out-of-the-box concept, Jennylyn is bound to showcase her acting prowess as she takes on the role of Angela Zafra, a woman who is stuck reliving the day of her husband's death over and over again. Known for the many hats he wears – an actor, model, host, and director – Xian is set to portray the character of Bernard Yuzon, Angela’s husband, a civil engineer who works in a company that renovates old houses. He plans on starting his own business/construction company for his family's future. The talented actor voices his gratitude to the Kapuso Network for entrusting him the series, “It feels wonderful to be a part of this series na Love. Die. Repeat. and I feel grateful to GMA Network na nabigyan nila ako ng pagkakataon to be part of this project.” Xian also expressed his enthusiasm to take on the role of Bernard and to work with new faces from the network, “First page pa lang ng script, gustong-gusto ko na. I’m a huge fan of the genre ng time loop. I’ve worked with a couple of people already in this series but the rest of the cast, ngayon ko pa lang makakatrabaho. In terms of accepting the project, the material is really fun and exciting for everyone to watch. At the same time, noong nakita ko ‘yung mga makakasama kong artists, they look really fun to be with and magjajive kaming lahat to make this project great.” It’s an exciting project indeed for both the network and the lead stars as they headline this ground-breaking project with their fresh pairing for the very first time on the small screen.

Marvel eyes China with 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' IN HOLLYWOOD'S latest attempt to score in the huge -- but highly restrictive -- Chinese market, an Asian actor has been cast as a leading Marvel superhero for the first time. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, out on Friday, takes the 25th installment in the wildly popular Marvel film series into mythical China, where enormous beasts, mysticism and kung fu collide for a tale about the difficult relationship between a son and his father. The titular son -- played by relatively unknown Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu -- fled his controlling dad as a teenager, after being sculpted into a deadly assassin, and washes up in the United States. There he lives anonymously, palling around with the underachieving Katy, played by Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians), until his father -- Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung -- sends a sinister gang to chase him home. Shang-Chi locates itself firmly in the record-grossing Marvel Cinematic Universe series of movies, with an amusing reprisal of Ben Kingsley's washed-up actor Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3. Its value for Marvel Studios, and owner Disney, however, was expected to be as a vehicle for expanding into the Chinese market. "It's very moving because it's been a long time coming to have an Asian superhero, and a movie that celebrates not only our culture but our humanity," Asian-American actress Jodi Long told AFP at the film's world premiere in Los Angeles. "And I think that's really important in this time of Covid and xenophobia." AFP, read full story on manilastandard.

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BACK TO SCHOOL (AT HOME). Amid several obstacles,

teachers and parents continue educating themselves in technology to help bridge the learning gaps in today’s digitally centric school setup.

Taking online classes a step further Juan, Batangas, created a group chat. Dalangin shared, “Maganda pa rin na kahit pandemic, kahit modular disIGITAL learning has been challenging for students, tance learning ay tuloy-tuloy lang din educators, and parents. ang connection ng teacher sa estudyante at even sa parents.” Gal Alburo, education program suAvailability – or lack thereof – of upang patuloy kaming maging instrugadgets, mental health issues, heavy mento at daluyan ng kaalaman ng mga pervisor in Filipino at SDO-Marikina workload, shortage of learning spac- batang tinuturuan,” stated Parungao. City, said that despite the isolation of students and the difficulty of learnes, and Internet connection problems ing technology, the situation offered were some of the obstacles in virtual Learning essentials classes mentioned by educators who Notebooks and pens were the icons of learners better access to information. are also parents at Globe’s GoLearn back-to-school season, but with virtual Platform to bridge the gap press launch held online. learning, computers and Internet conGlobe launched its GoLearn platEric Parungao, an Edukasyon sa nection are the new essentials. Pagpapakatao (EsP) coordinator Part of teachers’ preparation is ensur- form to help the new generation of and faculty club president at An- ing they and their students have gadgets learning. It bridges the digital gaps in dres Bonifacio Integrated School in and Internet connection necessary for the education landscape in the counMandaluyong City, shared the con- the classes. “Kailangan ito as a way of try via access to connectivity solutinuous efforts of teachers educating communication ni teacher sa mga bata tions and learning platforms. “This is the heart of GoLearn – themselves in technology. at pati na rin sa parent,” said Marisa “Patuloy pa rin ang ginagawa Aurellano, school principal III of Na- Globe’s unified initiative to bring tonaming pag-aaral at pag-papaunlad grebcan National High School in Badoc, gether products, programs, services, and solutions that will empower the ng aming mga sarili sa larangan ng Ilocos Norte. teknolohiya upang magamit sa pagtuTo engage with students, Emerson whole learning ecosystem,” said KD turo. Nandoon na rin ang pagsusumi- Dalangin, head teacher 1 at Sico 1.0 In- Dizon, Globe’s head of small, medium kap ng bawat guro na maisabuhay ito tegrated National High School in San business group. With support of different groups inside Globe, possibilities are bound to happen. For financial and educational assistance and training, Globe Enterprise provides access to “new normal” education with the Phinma Education data plan. Globe Small and Medium Enterprise helps enhance teaching and learning through E-Skwela webinars and online training programs. Globe Prepaid’s Virtual Hangouts and TM’s FunAral E-Campus offer interactive activities for students. In terms of Internet connectivity, Globe At Home, through its app, provides subscribers with learning vouchers. Globe also ensures that learning resources are open for their customers Clockwise: Sen. Joel Villanueva, chairman of the Philippine Senate Labor, Employment, in a safe online environment. and Human Resources Development; Tonisito C. Umali, undersecretary of Legislative “With the launch of GoLearn, know Affairs, External Partnerships, and School Sports of the Department of Education; Ai de that the entire One Globe group is with la Cruz; Mark Abalos, segment head of One Globe Education; and KD Dizon, Globe head you to continue to provide affordable of small, medium business group

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connectivity, accessible platforms, and safer learning environment for all,” enthused Globe president and chief executive Ernest Cu. Joel Villanueva, chairman of the Philippine Senate Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development and a

digital learning advocate, said, “Importante ang mga ginagawa o gagawin pa nating mga interventions para hindi tuluyang bumaba ang kaalaman ng mga kabataan. Makakatulong dito ng malaki ang initiative ng Globe to ensure na tuloy-tuloy ang learning ng mga bata.”

Kultura Filipino offers acacia mugs by Kapampangan woodworkers (left) and sustainably made hapao rattan storage baskets (right), among other home items made of natural materials.

Why buy rattan baskets overseas if you can get them locally HANDCRAFTED wicker baskets, rattan planters, acacia mugs, and other home items made of natural materials are currently having their moment that the market is abuzz with demand. But before you hit search and buy these items online from overseas sellers, why not go local first? After all, our country is one of the major suppliers of rattan in the world. Kultura Filipino’s latest houseware

collection includes wicker baskets made by local artisans from Bicol and La Union, acacia dining accessories carved by woodworkers from Pampanga, rattan planters by craftsmen from Bulacan, and nito baskets from Ibajay, Aklan, among many others. The Home Collection is available at Kultura stores, www.kulturafilipino.com, or through call to deliver (0917-517-4096).

Toto and Sharifa hold Walima ceremony two traditional parts of an Islamic wedding”. The occasion itself is a “feast in Arabic for walima to show domestic happiness in the MAGUINDANAO Second District Rep. Esmael “Toto” Manguda- household post-marriage”. datu and former Miss Asia Pacific International Sharifa Akeel met Ustadz Ishak Katambak delivered the khutbah, the Islamic counrelatives and friends to show their love for each other during their seling to the couple, in the first ceremony, which the ustadz recaWalima celebration on Aug. 25. pitulated at the Walima celebration of their wedding. The groom’s brother, Khadafeh Mangudadatu, a member of the BangThe wedding was not lavish, following Islamic doctrines on celebration samoro Parliament cracked a joke in his traditional counseling of the cou- of marriage. But rituals aside, the Mangudadatu-Akeel Walima Ceremople, saying he hoped this was the final stage of his brother’s long journey nies will be long remembered as an occasion regulated by health protocols, along married life in the parable of a long-travincluding wearing of face masks and maintainelled path with several stopover stations. ing social distancing among guests. “I proposed marriage to her,” recalled ManSome 400 guests graced the occasion, gudadatu, when he was almost through an mostly from broad network of relatives, uninterrupted three, three-year terms as Magupolitical allies, and select journalists with indanao governor. At the time, Akeel was whom the couple shared the opening chapcrowned 2018 Miss Asia Pacific International. ter of their love story. He admitted having been struck by her This writer was among the invitee-jourbeauty seeing her in her early teens for the nalists in a note transmitted electronically first time in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. Then via Facebook Messenger by Nur-Eeman it must have been love at first sight when Aljani, the congressman’s senior legislahe met her up close and personal when she tive assistant, and broadcast journalist Jefgraced the beauty pageant of Maguindanao’s frey Mendez, a friend of the couple. annual Inaul Festival on February 14, 2019. Thousands of relatives, friends, supporters Ustadz Ishak Katambak (right) recapitulates Akeel had known then Governor Toto Manand celebrities sent well-wishes for Manguthe Islamic khutbah (counseling), which he gudadatu only from news reports of his public dadatu, 53, and Akeel, 24. performed for the husband and wife in 2019. engagements involving his programs, includFormer Mutya ng Pilipinas president ing scholarship grants for poor and deserving Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo and Miss Asia students and entrepreneurship projects for elderly women beneficiaries Pacific International president Jacqueline Tan-Sainz wished the couple of gender and development programs. well. Movie actress Ynez Veneracion also sent words, stating she was Modest and unassuming, Akeel needed time to weigh things over happy for Mangudadatu. – when one is literally “torn between two loves”, romance on one Mangudadatu disclosed having divorced a nurse whose revelaside and passion on the other. tions of their domestic affairs on a TV program drew controversy in Love prevailed and she dropped her plans of joining the Miss his public and private life. Universe Philippines pageant. The precedent marriage is now null and void under PD 1083 The wali (guidance), her uncle, Datu Gordon who stood when they which legalizes divorce for Muslims in cases specifically defined previously exchanged vows for the first Islamic rituals sometime in by Muslim personal laws on marriage and divorce. 2019, was also present this time at the Walima ceremonies at the Grand He was first married to Genalyn Tiamson-Mangudadatu, who Convention Hall of the Al-Nor Complex in Cotabato City. was one of the victims in the gruesome Maguindanao massacre on Walima, which means “marriage banquet”, is “the second of the November 23, 2009.

By Nash B. Maulana