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Mayors, traders up in arms Over confusion from sudden reversal of lockdown policy

By Othel V. Campos, Willie Casas and Rio N. Araja

ETRO Manila mayors and business leaders expressed dismay Wednesday over the government’s last-minute decision to extend tight quarantine restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Mayor Joy Belmonte of Quezon City, the biggest city in Metro Manila, said she was disappointed because the government had already announced a shift to a less stringent general community quarantine (GCQ), without complete details, before it abruptly decided on Tuesday to extend the modi-

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9 dead, 9 more missing in wake of Jolina’s fury

Pandemic unplugs Automatic Centre after 70 years plus

fied enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until Sept. 15. “The mayors had a panic attack yesterday, especially me, since I have such a large city,” she said. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said he did not know what happened during the meeting of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on Tuesday. “The Metro Manila mayors depend on the guidelines given to us. I saw a resolution yesterday that was supposed to be implemented starting today but I don’t think it was promulgated,” Zamora said. “We were already prepared to implement GCQ with granular lockdowns starting today but as I

AFTER more than 70 years in the business, appliance store chain Automatic Centre will close its doors for good by October 10 – a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous challenges on our business and it is with much regret and trepidation that we share this news with you today,” said Automatic Centre President and CEO Geoffrey Lim in a statement.

Typhoon Jolina, leaving 9 dead in its aftermath, also induced heavy rains and widespread flooding whose vast stretch ranged from Eastern Visasas, battering Samar and Leyte with strong winds, making eight landfalls and down to Metro Manila, exemplified by the floodsubmerged Alabang-Zapote Road and lately, pummelling the coastal areas of Batangas. Norman Cruz, Danny Pata, PRC, PCG

By Ronald O. Reyes and Rio N. Araja AT LEAST nine people were killed, and nine others were missing after Severe Tropical Storm “Jolina” (Conson) brought strong winds and heavy rains that triggered flash flooding in Eastern Visayas provinces, authorities in the region said Wednesday. Next page

Low daily COVID count of 12,751 traced to data system ‘glitch’ By Willie Casas

TECHNICAL issues struck the Department of Health’s COVID Kaya data repository system on Tuesday, leading to a relatively low count of 12,751 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday amid record infections due to the community

2,134,005 12,751 34,672

151,135 174

1,948,198 20,151 (As of 4 PM, September 8)

transmission of the Delta variant. “This issue is currently being resolved with the Department of Information and Communications Technology. We can expect higher numbers in the next few days as we resolve the issue,” the department said in a statement. This developed as President Rodrigo

Duterte apologized to those who think he has fallen short in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. “I fulfilled my oath of office. If you think I fell short, sorry. I did the best I could. If my best was not good enough, I apologize. It was the best I could do,” the President said in a taped message

aired Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, the healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) has reached 85 percent or a critical risk level in 14 out of the 32 COVID-19 referral hospitals nationwide amid the surge in new COVID-19 cases, GMA News reported. Next page

Rody defends IATF, slaps down probe in aid of election OFFICIALS of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on Wednesday recalled the challenges in sourcing personal protective equipment sets at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, as President Rodrigo

Duterte again came to their defense amid a Senate probe on overpriced face masks and other PPEs. Duterte also reiterated that lawmakers should stop politicking, especially members of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, “in aid of elections” next

year by nitpicking about his administration’s COVID-19 response efforts. In his taped message aired Wednesday, the President renewed his call for senators to stop dictating on his administration, especially the Department of Next page

Gordon dared to step down as PRC boss PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday continued his attacks on Senator Richard Gordon, who is leading a Senate investigation into questionable government contracts to buy overpriced face masks, face shields and personal protective equipment (PPE). In a recorded national address that aired Wednesday, Duterte said Gordon should step down as chairman and president of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). Duterte said a law mandates the PRC to Next page

Nothing irregular in purchases of PPE, face masks—officials By Willie Casas

the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) twice for the same set OFFICIALS on Wednesday denied al- of personal protective equipment (PPE). legations that the Department of Health In a statement, the DOH said that it (DOH) paid the Procurement Service of needed to procure full sets of PPEs in bulk

Lacson-Sotto tandem launches 2022 bid SENATORS Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday launched their bid for President and Vice President in 2022, respectively, vowing to restore order and trust in government institutions and an end to wrongs they say Filipinos have long endured. They will be running against fellow Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who was formally nominated by the ruling PDP-Laban party yesterday to run with President Rodrigo Duterte, who accepted his vice-presidential nomination. Other fellow lawmakers, like Senator Manny Pacquiao, may battle the Lacson-Sotto tandem by the time the deadline for filing certificates of Next page

as well as order loose surgical masks and face shields separately to protect health care workers in both high- and low-risk settings. The PS-DBM maintains a virtual store, similar to online shopping plat-

forms, where common-use supplies and equipment (CSEs), like PPEs, are available for the purchase of national government agencies and local government Next page

Go, Duterte PDP-Laban standard bearer SENATOR Christopher Go on Wednesday was officially nominated as the 2022 election standard-bearer of a PDP-Laban faction backed by President Rodrigo Duterte, who was picked as his running-mate, an official of the ruling party said. Video feed from the party’s national convention held in San Fernando, Pampanga did not show the nomination of the pair. But an official of the faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi told reporters that Go and Duterte were “proclaimed as candidates.” The party also proclaimed Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade, and Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez as its Secretary Mark Villar, Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission chairperson Greco Belgica, and official senatorial candidates. Its guest senatorial candidates include Presi- House Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta. Next page dential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Public Works

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Mayors... From A1 received the information last night that the MECQ will be extended, we simply just have to keep the status quo for the moment. As to what happened, I am not privy to that,” he added. Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro said the sudden policy shift not only caused confusion among the public, it also showed the lack of coordination within the country’s pandemic response task force. Meanwhile, the Philippine Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business organization, called on the government to be more careful in announcing quarantine policies. “Authorities must be prudent in prematurely announcing half-studied policies or policy shifts as they have tremendous impact on business operations and people’s daily lives,” said PCCI acting president Edgardo G. Lacson. He said that there is a huge financial cost on business enterprises when plans and preparations are dislocated by the last minute cancellation or postponement of the anticipated relaxation of the quarantine protocols. He said authorities must be careful not to “recklessly raise public expectations that will not be matched by the outcome.” “There is a risk that it might cause disappointment followed by frustra-

tions and could trigger depression and despair,” Lacson added. The group noted that the cancelation of the implementation of granular lockdown diminishes the credibility of official policy announcements. “It may be apropos to remember the learnings from Aesop’s fable about the boy who falsely cried wolf too often that nobody in the village of sheep farmers believed until all their sheep were lost to the pack of wolves,” Lacson said. Earlier, PCCI said the implementation of granular lockdowns—as opposed to city-wide or regional lockdowns-- would have a positive impact on business, since it would remove the discrimination between essential and non-essential businesses, as both would now be allowed to operate. The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) said the government must immediately change the “health mostly” narrative and plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic after 18 futile months of using a community quarantine lockdown approach. “We must strongly support a ‘Bakuna Bubble’ discussion, especially its mobility incentives for the fully vaccinated. To safely reopen the economy, we need to balance ‘vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate’ with ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’. Granular lockdowns should be complemented with the ability of fully vaccinated workers and consumers to partially enjoy the fruits of 18 months of community quarantine hardship,” said MAP president Aurelio Montinola.

He noted that the private sector, with the help of LGUs, has cooperated by vaccinating most of its A4 employees and observing stringent health protocols. “We appeal to the IATF to consider this new pilot proposal immediately. Otherwise, ECQ may become known as the ‘Economy Casualty Quotient’ with positivity rate of increased poverty and hunger in the 20 percent to 50 percent range. Sadly, we then doom ourselves to becoming the ‘Permanent Sick Man of Asia’,” he added. Also on Wednesday, the Akbayan party-list group said the IATF should reimburse small businesses that incurred heavy losses due to its last-minute decision to extend the MECQ in Metro Manila until Sept. 15. Perci Cendaña, Akbayan first nominee, slammed the government for the so-called “laban-bawi” quarantine protocols, saying that many small businesses, such as restaurants, and their workers lost valuable resources and savings preparing for an expected shift to a different quarantine system. “The IATF must reimburse small businesses that incurred losses due to its ‘laban-bawi’ quarantine protocols. This kind of negligence and thoughtlessness from the government hurts everyone, especially small enterprises and their workers who are trying their best to survive despite the pandemic,” he said. “We demand an ‘incompetence fee’ from this government,” he added. Meanwhile, the independent OCTA Research Group said granular lock-

downs might not be effective if the COVID-19 infection has spread widely in some communities. In a TV interview, the group’s Guido David said granular lockdowns might be effective if the virus affected only one village or a few villages. On the other hand, Department of Health Epidemiology Director Alethea De Guzman said cases can be mitigated if local government units enforce stricter contact tracing and active case finding. A spokesman for the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19, Restituto Padilla Jr., said the MECQ was extended because the authorities were still awaiting the approved final guidelines for granular lockdowns. “We had a meeting yesterday attended by Metro Manila mayors and there are still many questions that were not part of set guidelines that have to be expanded,” Padilla said in Filipino at a briefing Wednesday. Padilla said there are still many clarifications that have been raised related to the implementation of the general community quarantine (GCQ) with Alert Levels System also known as localized or granular lockdowns. “So the rollout of the pilot quarantine will be slightly delayed until the guidelines, that we are referring to, have been prepared and disseminated. So let’s wait for that to be clearer,” he said. Some health care workers also sought to defer the push for granular lockdowns, he added.

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Go, a former aide of Duterte, earlier declined the nomination, saying he wanted to devote his attention to helping fight the coronavirus pandemic. He repeated this in a statement, saying: “I am not interested in running for president in the coming election. Having said these, again, I leave my fate to God, to the Dutertes, and to the Filipino people — to whom I owe this privilege of being able to be of service to our country.” Meanwhile, Duterte said he was hopeful his nomination would “allow me to continue serving the Filipino people and help lead the entire nation towards greater progress.” “Do you know why I am vying for the vice presidency? Is it ambition? Maybe. But is it really a sense of love of country? Yes,” he said during the convention of party members who nominated him. “Is it really because I want to see the continuity of my efforts even though I may not be the one giving the direction? Maybe I can help,” he added. The rival PDP-Laban faction led by Senators Manny Pacquiao and Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III have rejected the moves of the Cusi bloc, and unseated Duterte as party chairman in their own meeting last week. In a taped message for the national convention, Duterte thanked his party mates for their “continued trust and confidence” in his leadership and for picking him as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. “No words can express my gratitude for your continued trust and confidence in my leadership and for nominating me as the party’s official vice-presidential candidate in the 2022 elections,” Duterte said in his keynote speech delivered in San Fernando, Pampanga. Duterte also wiped away tears as he expressed his intent to continue serving the country after his presidency ends in June next year. He said he would be gunning for the vice presidency to make sure that his administration’s efforts to eradicate illegal drugs, terrorism, and corruption in government would continue to bear fruit beyond his six-year term. Duterte called on the newly proclaimed candidates to seek “genuine and lasting prosperity” for the country. “Let me congratulate the party’s official candidates for the 2022 national and local elections. I trust that you will duly prepare for your future responsibilities as elected public officials. Regardless of the election results and even beyond the election period, I expect you to uphold the party’s principles and aspirations,” he said.

HCUR refers to the occupancy of isolation, ward, and intensive care unit beds, and the use of mechanical ventilators. Although five laboratories failed to submit data on time, the country’s total recorded cases stood at 2,134,005, with 151,135 or 7.1 percent in active infections and a positivity rate of 28.1 percent – or nearly 3 in 10 people screened for the virus testing positive. There were also 174 COVID-related deaths, pushing the death toll to 34,672. Recoveries, meanwhile, increased by 20,151 to 1,948,198. Based on GMA News data, HCUR was at 100 percent for the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and the Amai Pakpak Medical Center, 99 percent for the Region 1 Medical Center and the Southern Philippine Medical Center, and 96 percent for the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, the Lung Center of the Philippines, and the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. The usage rate was at 95 percent for the UP-Philippine General Hospital and the Quirino Memorial Medical Center, 92 percent for the Batangas Medical Center, and 91 percent for the Jose Lin-

gad Memorial Regional Hospital and the Dr. Paulino Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center. The Cagayan Valley Medical Center in Region II reported an HCUR of 86 percent, the lowest of the 14 referral hospitals, while the Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital recorded 89 percent. According to the data, five referral hospitals are also considered high risk, which is when it is recorded between 70 to 85 percent. These are the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center at 70 percent, the San Lazaro Hospital at 71 percent, the Northern Mindanao Medical Center at 75 percent, the Cotabato Region and Medical Center at 76 percent, and the Western Visayas Medical Center at 77 percent. The DOH earlier said 5,435 of the 6,808 beds in all COVID-19 referral hospitals are occupied, while 1,440 of the 1,815 ICU beds are being utilized. Around a third or 608 of the 966 total mechanical ventilators are also in use. Meanwhile, Duterte appealed to healthcare workers to be patient with the delayed releases of allowances due them amid the pandemic, saying their benefits will be granted as soon as the government secures money for it. “I want to tell our health workers,

if we have the money, we will release those benefits to you because otherwise, why would we keep the money?” he said. “Give us time to adjust the finances because we had to collate whatever was left or available under Bayanihan 1 and 2 [laws]. We ask for a little understanding,” Duterte added. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, who was present during Duterte’s speech, admitted that the government is still looking for funding for the meals, accommodation, and transportation (MAT) allowances for healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The needed MAT allowance, the DBM (Department of Budget and Management) and DOH are currently looking for funds for these benefits so we can grant them to health workers in both public and private hospitals,” Duque said. The health chief had said that from September 2020 to June this year, the government released P14.3 billion worth of benefits for health workers. Since then, Duque said the government has also released P311 million and P888 million for the Special Risk Allowance of health workers. The SRA was released after health workers protested en masse and threatened to resign while the country is fighting the surge in COVID-19 cases.

central portion of Quezon, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, the southern portion of Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales and Tarlac due to Jolina. Signal no. 1 was hoisted over Marinduque, La Union, the southern portion of Benguet, the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya, the southern portion of Aurora, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, the rest of Bulacan, the northern and southern portions of Quezon, including Polillo Islands, the central portion of Oriental Mindoro and the central portion of Occidental Mindoro. In Samar, the casualties from Jolina were identified as Ryan Jerusalem, 33, from Tarangnan; Roy Carcellar, 52, and Mark Jhun Nierras, 22, from Daram; Bienvenido Marquez, 65, from Catbalogan City; and Alejandro Solayao, Sanieboy Ibayan, Joseph Imnas, and Benedicto De Paz, all from Tacloban City, who went fishing in the waters off Santo Niño in the province. All victims were fishermen who were caught off guard as the storm rapidly intensified into a typhoon and made landfall over Samar and Eastern Samar on Tuesday. In Maasin City, Southern Leyte, the victim was identified as Marcelo Sumarca Lolo, 22, who sustained a fatal head injury against a seawall after he tried to save a floating raft from the

strong waves in Barangay Tagnipa. “Typhoon Jolina was really surprising. Its rapid development into a typhoon really caught us all in shock that we never prepared that much. But we are generally safe now,” said Ronan Napoto of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar. As of Wednesday morning, electricity had been restored in most of the affected areas. “Together with our neighbors, we are all trying to clean up the mess that Jolina left us. This will again consume so much of our time that could have been spent looking for a living,” Napoto added. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) also mobilized its line crews and assessed the impact of the storm on its operations and facilities. According to the NGCP, simultaneous restoration activities were conducted on the areas that were already accessible. Transmission lines that were restored included Paranas-Bliss 69kV in Samar and Calbayog-Bliss 69kV affecting Samar consumers; and Paranas-Borongan-Quinapondan 69kV and Sta. Rita-Quinapondan 69kV affecting Eastern Samar. Meanwhile, a 27-year-old water boy died of electrocution Wednesday after he accidentally held on to a lamp post while he was submerged in the flooded water caused by the storm.

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aired across broadcast and online channels were the candidates, their families, production staff, and a select audience all tested for COVID-19. “This is the time to correct what is wrong. This is the start,” said Sotto, the current Senate President, who was first to come out, walking to the stage to “Magkaisa,” the iconic People Power anthem he wrote. “The right leadership should be based on leadership by example not in words but in deeds. No leader can succeed if he cannot practice what he preaches,” said Lacson, the former national police chief and long-time senator who entered the venue to a song that chanted his name. He touted his and Sotto’s “over 80

Nothing... From A1 units (LGUs). Virtual store orders can be immediately claimed by the procuring agency. The DOH scanned the PS-DBM virtual store and purchased loose face shields and surgical masks, which were readily available, to immediately augment PPE supplies for health care workers in low-risk settings. As for the bulk PPE sets, these had to be ordered and took more time to be delivered. The PPE sets include nine components such as coverall suits, gloves, N95 mask, head cover, shoe cover, sur-

9Fromdead,... A1 Jolina made its eighth landfall on San Juan, Batangas last night and passed neighboring San Nicolas town toward Cavite in exiting the Luzon landmass. Meanwhile, typhoon “Kiko” slightly intensified while moving west southwestward over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Wednesday warned Bulacan residents of possible floods due to release of waters at the Ipo Dam. The weather bureau’s Hydrometeorology Division cautioned those living along the low-lying areas and those near the bank of the Angat River in Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, Bustos, Baliuag, Pulilan, Plaridel and Hagonoy towns to stay alert for possible flash floods. The dam’s spilling level was 101 meters, but as of 6 a.m. yesterday, Ipo’s water elevation was at 101.23 meters and continuously increasing, forcing dam managers to conduct an initial discharge of 55 centimeters. Tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 was raised over Metro Manila, the northern portion of Oriental Mindoro, the northern portion of Occidental Mindoro, including Lubang Islands, the gical mask, surgical gown, apron, and face shield. “The DOH reiterates that these are separate transactions and all orders were completely turned over to the department,” the DOH said. “Moreover, the procured PPEs were given free of charge to health care workers in public and private hospitals and other health facilities, the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), and Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Units (RESUs) to ensure their safety,” it added. Senators on Tuesday grilled Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on the alleged double payment made for medical supplies after P42 billion was transferred by the DOH to the PS-DBM.

candidacy for next year’s polls comes around next month. A spectacle of lights, music and testimonials heralded the candidacies of Lacson and Sotto, giving the country a preview to an unprecedented pandemictime campaign. They were the first tandem to officially declare and launch their candidacies. It is Lacson’s second time to run for president, having lost his bid to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2004, while it is Sotto’s first bid for the vice presidency. Present at the event taped live and

Pandemic... From A1 He assured partners the company will work closely with them for a smooth transition and closing. Lim added that the group will also seek outside parties that may be interested in adopting the “Automatic Centre” brand name, which has been in operation since 1948. “For over 70 years, the ‘Automatic Centre’ brand has been synonymous with selling high quality appliances, electronics and gadgets at very reasonable prices and at affordable payment terms,” Lim said. “On behalf of the Lim Family, let me take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude for the unwavering support you have provided us over the past seven decades,” he added.

Rody... From A1 Health (DOH) led by Secretary Francisco Duque III. But Senator Richard Gordon said Duque may still face charges over the purchasing issues of the DOH and the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management, saying he was liable for anti-graft charges. State auditors have flagged the DOH over several deficiencies in its use of P67.32 billion in COVID-19 funds, mainly caused by non-compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Gordon also chairs the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which is looking into an P8.6-billion contract for the procurement of face masks, face shields, and PPEs awarded by the DBM-PS to Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. Amid issues of alleged overpriced face masks and other PPEs bought by the government in March and April 2020, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the country had no local sources of face masks and PPE sets when COVID-19 struck in the first quarter of 2020. Lopez said when demand for face masks started to increase in early 2020 due to the Taal Volcano eruption and the COVID-19 outbreak, only Bataanbased Medtecs International Corp. Ltd. was manufacturing medical-grade face masks in the country. However, Medtecs’ output is for exports, said Lopez, a member of the IATF. He said due to the huge demand for PPEs at that time while supply was limited, prices of face masks and PPEs were high and unstable. During that time, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) called on local manufacturers to produce the much needed medical-grade face masks. The Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (Conwep) and other manufacturing companies, including producers in the electronics industry, then shifted a portion of their operation into face mask making. “They heeded the call of the government to start local production (of face masks),” Lopez said.

Gordon... From A1 submit annual reports on its finances to the President, its honorary chairman. He said Gordon, chairman and CEO of the humanitarian organization, failed to do this. “He has been with the Red Cross ever since I was a boy scout. Gordon, you are fond of investigating anomalies, corruption, but when it comes to the Red Cross, you’ve held on to it like it is your property for the longest time,” Duterte said in Filipino. “You should be replaced, but you control it,” he said. Gordon became chairman of PRC in 2004, when Duterte was already 59— too old to be a boy scout. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who is part of the PRC Board of Governors, said on Tuesday its officers are elected every two years. He said he saw no reason for Gordon to step down, noting how he helped build up the country’s testing capacity for COVID-19 when the pandemic started. years of honest, dedicated and competent public service” between them. Outlining his platform, Lacson said aside from fixing the Philippines’ pandemic response, he would also push to give local governments more power and fiscal autonomy should he win the presidency. “Local government units must be given more responsibility in nation building, but also more accountability,” he said. “The national government will be their big brother watching over their shoulders,” Lacson said. Sotto, a former television and movie star and the son of a senator, said their tandem would be appealing especially to Filipinos who have been mum about their frustrations with the government.

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Pasay solon virus positive; mayor goes into isolation

JABS TO JOBS.

The Department of Labor and Employment begins its vaccination program on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2021, targetting to inoculate over 400,000 workers from the construction and manufacturing sectors with the aim of creating new jobs under the ‘Reform, Rebound, Recover: One Million Jobs’ for 2021. Norman Cruz

By Joel E. Zurbano PASAY City Rep. Antonino Calixto tested positive for COVID-19 while his sister Mayor Imelda Rubiano went on self isolation after exposure to another infected individual. In a statement, Calixto said he has sought medical attention after experiencing dry cough on Monday. He added he is now working from home while on self quarantine. According to the lawmaker, his close contacts, particularly his immediate family, also underwent swab tests, and were found negative of the virus. “Still, they were required to stay at home for at least 14 days as prescribed by health experts,” he said. Those working in Calixto’s office, who had personally met him, also underwent medical examination, and they were advised to also stay at home for two weeks. Calixto’s younger sister Mayor Rubiano, meanwhile, went into self isolation beginning Tuesday after having in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person during a meeting. Rubiano said she and her brother were not in the same meeting. She added she will have a swab test in five days to determine whether or not she contracted the disease. “Right now, I’m in good condition and undergoing self isolation so I may not infect others, just in case,” said the city chief executive who, in February 2021, tested positive for the deadly virus. At the moment, Rubiano said she is working from home and continue performing her duties, and remains on top of the situation in managing the operations of the city government. On Wednesday, she ordered all Pasay City Hall departments and officials to assure continuous services for the people while she is under isolation.

Taguig hits million-jab milestone THE City of Taguig has breached the one million mark of vaccines administered in its inoculation campaign to protect residents and workers against the coronavirus disease. The local government administered a total of 1,015,029 jabs as of Sept. 7, joining three other cities in Metro Manila —Caloocan, Manila and Quezon City - to hit the one million mark in the vaccination rollout. Mayor Lino Edgardo Cayetano attributed “this milestone to the hard work of every healthcare and essential worker in thecity who has largely contributed to contact tracing, vaccination efforts, and continuous implementation of the P r e v e n t - D e t e c t - I s o l a t e - Tr e a t Reintegrate (PDITR) strategy versus COVID-19.” He also thanked his constituents for the trust and confidence they have given to his administration regarding the city’s vaccination program against the deadly disease. Alongside the local government’s aggressive efforts in all vaccination hubs, Cayetano said his administration will continue to focus on community-based vaccination through the Taguig Mobile Vaccination Bus, Mobile Vaccination Team, and Home Service Vaccination for bedridden citizens. During his regular weekly forum, Cayetano highlighted the importance of vaccination on lowering hospitalization and fatality rates in the city. He urged residents to encourage friends, families, and other people in the community who have yet to get vaccinated to get inoculated as well as to follow health and safety protocols. Joel E. Zurbano

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HE Supreme Court has defended its decision to impose more than 100 percent increase in the Bar application fees from P4,500 to P10,000 on each aspiring lawyer who will take the 2020/21 Bar

applicants. The Court Administrator said the next Bar will be held on-line. Besides, he stressed that examination takers will be saving more in expenses because regional examination sites will be established. Examinations on four Sundays of operational expenses for the conduct of “Before this 2021 examination, our November this year. the Bar exams that will now be held in at Bar exams are held here in Manila. Appearing before the House least 20 regional venues throughout the The last time was at UST and La Committee on Appropriations, Court country. Salle. Now, we will have at least 20 sites Administrator Midas Marquez said the According to Marquez, the SC nationwide,” Marquez said. 2020/2021 Bar examination fees have will have to pay the license fees for The SC official explained that been adjusted for the aspiring lawyers computer programs that would maintain examinees will no longer have to go to who would take the country’s most- the integrity of the examination despite Manila and be burdened with additional gruelling tests this November. being conducted on-line. expenses of renting temporary lodging Marquez, who presented the proposed Marquez made the remark in response during the four successive Sundays of budget of the judiciary for 2022, to a lawmaker who sought explanation tests. stressed that the decision to increase for the 100 percent increase in the “If you’re from Mindanao, Cagayan the fees necessitated by the increase in Bar exams fees being collected from de Oro or Davao, you don’t need to fly

House approval of child marriage ban earns praise

BUSTED IN BATAAN.

PDEA DirectorGeneral Wilkins Villanueva, PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar, and CIIS Director Jeoffrey Tacio present to media the arrested big-time drug suspects and the shabu seized from the three during an operation in Hermosa, Bataan. This operation combined with that in Zambales yielded 580 kilos of “shabu“ valued at P3.9 billion.

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2 prominent Leyte personalities succumb to COVID By Ronald O. Reyes TACLOBAN City—Two former top public servants from Leyte province have died due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) complications. Former Leyte governor Leopoldo Petilla passed away on Monday, September 6, his daughter-in-law Palo town Mayor Ann Petilla confirmed the news. “The Petilla family and I are saddened

to announce the passing of our beloved father and former Leyte Governor, Atty. Leopoldo Enriquez Petilla, today, September 6, 2021, due to cardiac arrest complicated by COVID-19. Due to this condition, his body will be laid to rest as soon as possible,” she said. “He was a lawyer who fought for the rights of the poor and the underprivileged. He continued his advocacy during his term as governor

of the Province of Leyte. After his public service, he lived a simple, quiet, and private life. He spent time with his children and grandchildren,” the mayor wrote on Facebook. The late Petilla became the provincial governor from 1992 to 1995. The national flag at the Palo Municipal Building was flown at half-mast from September 6 to 7 to mourn the untimely death of the former governor.

800 vax slots for Caloocan students, faculty

LIVELIHOOD. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte launches the ‘Pangkabuhayan QC’ on Wednesday, September 8,2021, a city project to help those who have lost their jobs in the time of the raging pandemic. Beneficiaries will receive an additional investment of P20,000.00 from the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office. Manny Palmero

to Metro Manila and spend so much,” Marquez said. “You can stay in your respective regions because we will have regional sites for the bar examinations,” he added. The Bar examinations will held as scheduled on four Sundays of November 7, 14, 21 and 28 after the High Court cancelled the 2020 Bar due to the public health dangers brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The judiciary launched the Bar Personalized Logging Unified System (Bar PLUS) website to facilitate application for the 2020/2021 Bar examinations. Applicants were asked to pay application fee via over-the-counter cash deposit in the Landbank of the Philippines branches nationwide.

THE Caloocan City Government opened the University of Caloocan City Edsa campus and Caloocan City North Medical Center yesterday for UCC students and faculty members who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19. About 500 slots are allocated at the UCC-Edsa campus for students and faculty members in South Caloocan while 300 slots at the CCNMC for the Camarin and Congress campuses in North Caloocan. Vaccination aims to ensure that all university staff, faculty and students aged 18 years and older are provided with protection against the virus. According to Mayor Oscar “Oca” Malapitan, this is also part of the preparation when the time comes to allow face-to-face classes in the college. According to the data from the City Health Department, as of Sept 6, 1,292,762 vaccines have been injected in Caloocan; 800,544 of them are for the first dose while 492,218 are for the second dose. Jun David

THE Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday welcomed the approval of House Bill No. 9943 or the “Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof” on its third and final reading at the House of Representatives. CHR Spokesperson Jacqueline Ann de Guia said the agency is hopeful with the government’s commitment to uphold the best interest of the child and to end the abusive practice of child marriage in the Philippines. She said CHR has been consistent in reiterating its previous stance that marriage before the age of 18 is a fundamental violation of the rights of a child that impacts every aspect of a child’s dignity and life. “It undermines girls’ health, including sexual and reproductive health rights, and increases the risk of sexual and gender-based violence. Furthermore, early marriage interrupts girls’ education and compromises their political and economic participation,” she added. “This welcome development recognizes the State’s obligation under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child, the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women; and Republic Act No. 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitations, and Discrimination Act,” she cited. In November 2020, the counterpart bill in the Senate, Senate Bill No. 1373 or the proposed “Girls Not Brides Act” was also approved. “Together with the proponents of both versions of the anti-child marriage law, the Commission works toward giving children an opportunity to break free from coerced practices driven mostly by religious, cultural, and economic pressures. The CHR also expresses its commitment in working with various government agencies in addressing the problem of child marriage and recognizes the hard work of various children and women’s rights network in the country that pushed for this change,” De Guia said. “As part of its mandate, the Commission continues to look for other avenues in raising awareness on the impacts of child marriage and in strengthening its programs to ensure children’s protection, access to justice, and addressing other vulnerabilities,” she stressed.

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Lord Of thetovaccines eight candidate vaccines in space. high when he was chosen as Rodrigo at C6.thetoadministrator Ramon Ang, they will “not only be building Church hierarchy—with Duterte assumed the post of provincial dolomite or In no other conflict country ygeant becandidate POINT 30 OF not also listen what opposition lawmakers what of creatures we are, the reality of child’s nominee to the USabout Supreme Court, Judge alternative and faster access the businessof and western Metro Manila, but we will While the Chinese vaccine isin welcome, mercial use—fur are from Chinese vaccine practice—except, again, in theIof case of about PNoymore independent than usual his er. among a people SHORTLY after the start Rodrigo game, baseball. An approval of President the Church hierarchy—with whom Duterte dolomite or not. In no other conflict country I know about ing tears of blood. either in its bulk state or granulated into ing something again. Many of throws the final phase before comAllan Velasco. Cayetano would be SpeakThe expressway is expected to provide an a much-needed direct link between eastern —the final phase before com“We were shocked that the court milk,” she said. The expressway is expected to provide an a much-needed direct link between eastern University Belt area, San Juan, Buendia, would also revive the heavily polluted Pasig early on. At age 22, when he was still in law shares a deep mutual dislike—to take the The DILG spokesman, Undersecretary are members of an active rebellion allowed running mate in the 2016 presidential elections. shares deep mutual dislike—to take the DILG spokesman, Undersecretary Marinduque and headed the provincial chapter that ecember. members an active rebellion allowed shares a deep mutual dislike—to take the The DILG spokesman, Undersecretary eend members of anas active rebellion allowed Ang earliRUDY our sins and shortcomings, the fallenness of Amy Coney Barrett, on the White House lawn. are saying part final and parcel ofSinopharm, democratic Phase 3 of trial—the phase before comThe expressway is expected to provide an a much-needed direct link between eastern -“Boy Sisi”—who put his predecessor in jailThe IMPACT hubs Makati, Ortigas, and Bonifacio Global be leading a historic effort to bring the Pasig we should also consider vaccines being dedevelopers, including 2 from RUDY Warning: PhilHealth biRUDY attitude toward the Duterte admininning comes to steps ana deep Duterte, for the Duterte’s presidency, itgovernment began to appear It’s been amply documented in the past beach sand. It’s also being used in other nted shares mutual dislike—to take the The DILG spokesman, Undersecretary are members ofof an active rebellion allowed to have ercharges for the 18th Congress’ first 15 months already by POINT OO POINT tparticipate us school, he emerged as the youngest and number conciliatory towards convincing Jon Malaya, also clarified that the total cost to inChina’s the business of government Mandaluyong, Makati, Rockwell, Edsa, PiRiver. Apart from aManila, veteran legislator, of theexhausted Integrated Bar of thesharPhilippines. the world which we are forced by earthly Judge Barrett will be replacing the late Ruth would deny such abeing plea. The judge Baby River’s health began tothe alternative and faster access to business and western Metro Manila, but we will also While the Chinese vaccine is welcome, first conciliatory steps towards convincing ur are from Chinese vaccine Jon Malaya, also clarified that the total cost participate in the business alternative and faster access to theaccess business and western Metro Manila, but we will also theseto the businesses, discourse. first conciliatory steps towards convincing While the Chinese vaccine is their welcome, fur from Chinese vaccine Jon Malaya, also clarified that the total cost onparticipate that were all later repudiated by in the business of government rela evel bialternative and faster business too, were and western Metro but we willCity. also While the Chinese vaccine is welcome, mercial use—fur are from Chinese vaccine River back to health.” veloped by other countries, such as Russia, aare subsidiary of leading vaccine al build nd ROMERO THE word “strike” end, and atofirst changeout of ears. ing of the 18th Congress istration. Pacquiao and Pimentel o G.to Estabillo Publisher that such visions presaged great disasters beaches all over the world. And if you’re olks, ROMERO ROMERO that there would be a pro-Duterte suand Velasco would have the Speakership conciliatory steps towards convincing Jon Malaya, also clarified that the total cost to participate in the business of government ERWIN is dangerous to your health him to heed this latest Marian appeal. for the sand was actually less than P30 milwithout first giving up their guns. life to conform—then we open the way for Bader Ginsburg, who came to be idolized one municipal councilor in Taguig City. Cayetano also served as Secretary of Foreign At present, Velasco leads the House the justice system. oneer St., Bonifacio Global City, C5, before According to SMC president and CEO More important, from where we sit, is that him to heed this latest Marian appeal. 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So By alleging “Red-tagging”, these par30 denied the plea and ordered “But the prison authorities said they Afterward, he won adefeats seat inDuterte the House asfails Now that he’s delivered his salvo, Duterte TULFO“W Affairs inperspective Duterte he Committee on Energy. But this body doescan not at C6. Ramon Ang, they will “not only be building the Speaker must be able toSinovac earn the trust and Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor or apacity lion, not the P389 million alleged. So By alleging “Red-tagging”, these parlion, not the P389 million being alleged. So By alleging “Red-tagging”, these parThe death of abeing three-month-old from her own as aCabinet. human. calls to reunite the mother and child of hit three successive perfect throws Allan Velasco. Cayetano would be Speak“striking out” are has been his incredible City. River back to health.” veloped by other countries, such as Russia, of China’s leading vaccine but we hope the government and SMC young, the Pasig River had been synonyCity. River back to health.” wrote last week, even our neighbor IndoneGroup (CNBG), 1 from Biotech veloped by other countries, such as Russia, China’s leading vaccine City. River back to health.” veloped by other countries, such as Russia, a subsidiary of China’s leading vaccine when the government pulled t,ace. they ries if heeded. It might be a good time for sand, it really doesn’t matter whether it’s ple sharing agreement; Cayetano was not on the issue of the leadership of the nof 15 women lawyers, butthe who also became the High l? lion, not P389 million being alleged. 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Santos Chief Photographer accused of plotting ws Editor than the fithey veLaw. senators who were electecal in (Kasambahay) Supreme Court office of his father, relations committee. government enough. Ramon Ang earliLaguna de Bay to Manila runs through Whatever happened toof that proposal? in(www.manilastandard.net) Metro and Taytay in Rizal in, say, within the next five to 10 years? terminating at C6. lsitrial of a3River. Ramon Ang, will only be building At least there's at the end of theformer tunnel. cine since China launched emergency use government soon enough. Ramon Ang earliLaguna de Bay toManila Manila Bay, runs through RUDY lawmakers to pass the 2020 national budget in, say, within the next five tolight 10see years? leadingsoon the House in crafting laws that would al trial of a vaccine. vaccine. BUSINESS Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco decency and allowed career. Cayetano, not Rep. Velasco. Marinoneer St., Bonifacio Global City, C5, before cording to SMC president and CEO ht. was not allowed to her baby. oneerCEO St., Bonifacio Global City, C5, before Lino M. Santos Chief Photographer ccording to SMC president and CEO Lino M. Santos Chief Photographer baby separated from her jailed But unfortunately compassion and grew more urgent when the baby two other activists were arrested. prison officials tried to reduce the was arrested last year, attributing her cumferential Road 6 (C6). and particularly during the last few need go no further than the career of the heard to attach any conditions to it. The Pasig River Expressway will be a oneer St., Bonifacio Global City, C5, before much has changed,” he explained. According to SMC president and against the Speaker, Can we expect substantial relief from more restrictive quarantine meaThis could be the Cayetano’s political career reached a new Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr. He later er said SMC already has a proposal to build the cities of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Maybe, if the government and the private announced, but remain in the Hundreds of thousands of people have for retaining quarantine restriced under the banCayetano’s record is impressive. The expressway is expected to provide ancities much-needed direct link between eastern in only 20 working days. He also helped steer benefit the nation in the years to come. 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Ramon Ang, they will “not only be building if it is greenlighted by the assumed the post of provincial administrator of The 27-kilometer Pasig River, which links weeks—the Senate horrible traffic congestion in Metro Manila POINT OF alternative and faster access to the business and western Metro Manila, but we will also me, He was the main author of 43 bills, six of which a new highway on top of the existing EDSA. Pasig, Taguig, and the municipality of Pateros the passage of the President’s tax reform sector can get their act together. received vaccinations of Sinopharm’s vacWe therefore ask: How did he get this ner of the Liberal sures—to allow the medical comernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start from Radial Road 10 (R10) of the conglomerate San Miguel Corporacases of Sinopharm’s severe adverse effects or infection. months. more restrictive modifi ed entions. a worst decision of sion onand Elections aaWhat new highway on top of the existing EDSA. 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Ramon Ang earliLaguna de Bay to Manila Bay, runs through RUDY ars? Edgar M. Valmorida Circulation Manager her might still be alive today. underweight at about 5.5 pounds. court and the authorities had an ounce on the for this country’s second-highest position. government enough. Ramon Ang earlina de Bay to Manila Bay, runs through RUDY Whatever happened toBUSINESS that proposal? in Metro Manila and Taytay in Rizal province. Warning: PhilHealth el. government soon enough. Ramon Ang earlina de Bay to Manila Bay, runs through RUDY lawmakers toAssociation pass the 2020 national budget leadingsoon the House in crafting laws that would al Post Office, Manila. Website: www. ral Post Office, Manila. Website: www. manilastandard.net The National city’s mayor, Alan and his wife launched living. The Department ofpolitLaqualities. ToZubiri avert the agreed October 14 set daily records. On parts Tuesday, P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board ernment pandemic response Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board gran Cayetano, and Angara) and the of them residing in different of their pardon, the worst decision he has made inEmil his alive today. The Pasig River Expressway will be a be given access to clean lactation Diretso slate and the supermajorpleading for her daughter’s release, no less. These pleadings were rejected. er said SMC already has a proposal to build the cities of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, private ROMERO That decision clearly displeased President of sive. of Philippine Newspapers in only 20 working days. He also helped steer benefit the nation in the years to come. PAREX will stretch a total of 19.4 kilomerial Yet just a month ago, a convicted sal The National Union of People’s er said SMC already has a proposal to build ities of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, of human decency and allowed the er SMC of already has aCLASS proposal to build cities oftheir Manila, Makati,for Mandaluyong, ROMERO ROMERO candidacies the two House of said turnover the Speakership, Cayetano sudis dangerous to your health bor and Employment estimates city. argument sent law students whose highEditorial point was his being logged 18,012 group ofatherefore Senators who either never were from the also beginning. Emil P.new Jurado ical Chairman Emeritus, Board game-changer iffrom it to isRadial greenlighted by disgust ity continued exist. Worse, the President Duterte—the oftax the agreehich facilities inside the Manila City Jail but country toTheir no (NUPL) avail. Ifcareer, a convicted killer could be new highway on top ofheEDSA. the existing EDSA. Pasig, Taguig, and the municipality ofnew Pateros the passage of the President’s reform We ask: How did get this the Lawyers asked her thatbaby, ReinaRiver Mae send ernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start Road 10 (R10) raRiver her lawyer Josalee Deinla. US serviceman who had beat and athe highway on top of the existing ,ksTaguig, and the municipality of Pateros a new highway on top of the existing EDSA. Representatives seats of broker Taguig City. The g, Taguig, and the municipality of Pateros denly suspended the Congressional session Lawyers pleaded with the selected mother to breastfeed scurrying to the Family Code of the Philas a major political party’s candidate government soon enough. Ramon Ang earligh RUDY or have ceased to be classifi able as ccepted that the two-week lockdown ment —who wanted nothing to stand in the the packages and economic priority bills, as well far with nothing more than overweening COVID-19 cases, bringing the There was an excuse for some Whatever happened to that proposal? in Metro Manila and Taytay in Rizal province. Senate Opposition lost one member Warning: PhilHealth tunnel. Female Dormitory. The hospital where Reina Mae shown some compassion and human be allowed to express breast milk and auth outgoing Speaker defended his and his to November 16,to inthat thetransgender process placing in Whatever happened proposal? etro Manila and Taytay in Rizal province. Warning: PhilHealth Whatever happened to that proposal? etro Manila and Taytay in Rizal province. Warning: PhilHealth The vice presidency: d be Reina Mae’s mother fought strangled a Filipino was court to either let the mother and her might still be alive today. ippines and to the jurisprudence on the for this country’s second-highest position. said SMC already has abowed proposal build ng, ROMERO provederas wayPAREX of timely approval by Congress of the Act, the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act and ambition and meager accomplishments? supporters of President Dutertecomple(Pacwill stretch akilometotal oftoHouse 19.4 kilomeroposal in August cost 90,000 workers when Mr. Trillanes out after number of infections to wife’s candidacies for both Taguig mistakes made in 2020 because ae and Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the total gave birth recommended the baby jeopardy the timely national-budget kindness, why were Reina M be given access to clean lactation plea is dangerous to your health REX will stretch a total of 19.4 meaning of the family home. AREX will stretch a total of 19.4 kilomeThat decision clearly displeased President of s. for the right of her daughter and allowed to walk free after serving baby stay longer at Fabella Memorial Yet just a month ago, a convicted new highway on top of the existing EDSA. oscyni-a Bayanihan yorporais to your health The great mismatch General Appropriations Act forAct 2021. seas is dangerous dangerous to your health to Recover as One aimed at (R10) quiao, Lacson, Sotto, Rolando Gor- G.2.12 ernhil@yahoo.com ters and will start from Radial 10 seats with an argument that left theRoad FilipitionManila that Pimentel, President Duterte desired. having served two consecutive terms infant denied the same? Regional Trial Court Branch beTo kept with her mother, said their jobs—hardly surprising Estabillo Publisher the great consternation andDeinla. disgust President Duterte—the broker of the agreefacilities the Manila City Jail but million. There were 161 her we serviceman wereinside all still learning about ernhil@yahoo.com nd will start from Radial Road 10 (R10) ernhil@yahoo.com and will start from Radial Road 10 (R10) erte-apgranddaughter to remain together, only five years and 10 months of nior More than that, in deciding to renege Whatever happened to that proposal? ce. Warning: PhilHealth addressing the Covid-19 public health crisis. ernhil@yahoo.com Hospital, or let Reina Mae keep River her lawyer Josalee Deinla. US who had beat and and Recto). no people aghastBoard and incredulous: In Poe, time,Binay Alan Peter will probably come ef Justice Reynato Puno Member & ChiefThough Legal Adviserdon, of theHonor Filipino people, Comelec accepted ment inon the chamber. On the other —who wanted nothing to stand in the Female Dormitory. T as Reina many businesses werefought not strangled did hisS.his agreement with Rep. Velasco, Alan deaths on the same the coronavirus. more than meCabie Night Editorday, Ramonchito L.decision Tomeldan Managing Editor new Maenot he sending photos and letters tohand, the his 10-year sentence, flight to inside theBlanco jail be way Mae’s mother a FilipinoNow, transgender was is dangerous to your health and wife were not estranged, they to realize that his tohis not honor Eight months before the end his of the argument of where Cayetanothey and could approved of timely approval by Congress of the the supermajority lost one member Anita F. Grefal Treasury Manager e and yearsernhil@yahoo.com Peter alienated all sensible, right-thinking Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the gave 10) Jimbowith Owen Gulle Cityfacilities. Editor death Chin Wong/Ray S. Associate Editors allowed to operate as2021. a wayand to allowed bringing the natal COVID-19 a year into the pandemic, auauthoritiesdifferent nearly everywithweek freedom eased byEñano a Rep. presidential maintained residences, each Mr. term-sharing agreement with Velasco is care for theAppropriations right of her daughter to walk free after the serving his and his wife’s candidacy. Many cyni- General Act for Duterte’s term, the tables have Rolando G.provided Estabillo Publisher esidentBaldwin Filipinos who Head—Ad now see him as power-hunwhen Honasan Jr. resigned R.Gregorio Felipe Solutions Rolando Lino G. M.Estabillo Santos Publisher Chief Photographer limit mobility. The hours during Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor Manila Regional Trial Court Branch of them residing in different parts of their the worst decision he has made in his politation pleading for her daughter’s release, pardon, no less. cal Filipinos believed that the Duterte-apRolando G. Estabillo Publisher toll to 34,498. Just days before, More than that, in deciding to renege Rolando G. Estabillo Publisher thorities really ought to know— These pleadings were rejected. granddaughter to remain together, only five years and 10 months of be k Board Member &Secretary Chief Legal Adviser Justice Reynato S. Puno been turned the Senate. His gry, overly ambitious and who is anything to accept the position of eriefChief Justice Reynato S. Puno Board Member & Chief Legal Adviser Adellein Chua Opinion Editor Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor Ramonchito L.high Tomeldan Managing Editor pointed Edgar M. Valmorida Circulation Manager city. Their argument sent law students ical career, whose point was his being Comelec commissioners did not his agreement with Rep.letters Velasco, Honor Blanco Cabie Nighton Editor Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor ynato S.S.Puno Board Member & Legal ynato Puno Board Member &Chief Chief LegalAdviser Adviser but totrustworthy. no avail. If Chin a convicted killer could be which people could worktoAlan were Lawyers also asked that Reina Mae sending photos and the his sentence, his flight to f Jail Alan, cases numbered more than and10-year do—better. Anita F. Grefal Treasury Manager once-vaunted supermajority has Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor L.L.Tomeldan Managing Editor Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor Ramonchito Tomeldan Managing Editor Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor S. Eñano Associate Editorsnew ofbut Information andTreasury Communication scurrying to1F.the Family Code of theRolando PhilAnita Grefal Manager selected asPublisher aWong/Ray major political party’s candidate G.Ramonchito Estabillo want to offend the manOwen who three years Peter alienated all sensible, right-thinking Jimbo Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Eñano Associate Editors ity had Strike and Strike 2 have been called The hospital where Reina Mae shown some compassion and human Anita F.F.Grefal Treasury Manager Anita Grefal Treasury Manager be allowed to express breast milk and authorities nearly every week freedom eased by a presidential Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board ceased to exist. The President can Baldwin R.and Felipe Head—Ad Solutions on the Chin Lino M. Santos Photographer Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor Jimbo Owen Gulle City Wong/Ray S.S.second-highest Eñano Associate Editors Jimbo Owen Gulle Chief City Editor Chinthis Wong/Ray Eñano Associate Editors Technology. the jurisprudence for country’s position. al Adviser earlier was the running ofEditor President Filipinos who now see him as power-hunBaldwin R.to Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Lino M.mate Santos Chief Photographer Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor And let ippines against now-former Speaker Alan Peter Honor Blanco Cabie Night Editor Ramonchito L. Tomeldan Managing Editor ae and f the gave birth recommended the baby kindness, why were Reina M be given access to clean lactation pleading for her daughter’s release, pardon, no less. Adelle Chua Opinion Editor henceforth count on theNews support of dwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions dwin R. Felipe Head—Ad Solutions Lino Chief Edgar M. Valmorida Circulation meaning of the family home. Joyce Pañares decision clearly displeased President of LinoM. M.Santos Santos ChiefPhotographer Photographer Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor gry, overly ambitious and who is anything The 2019 election was a near-total ho sucCayetano. Strike 3 Eñano and heManager will be out.Editors The That IT IS Pangco true what they say thatEditor the kind and Legislative branches is all a myth. Adelle Chua OpinionRodrigo Editor Duterte. Jimbo Owen Gulle City Editor Chin Wong/Ray S. Associate Edgar M. Valmorida Circulation her infant denied the same? anch kept with her mother, said Deinla. To the great consternation andManager disgust President Duterte—the broker of the agreeonly eleven out of 23 senators. That facilities inside the Manila City Jail but to no avail. If a convicted killer could be With the successful campaigns of Alan, but trustworthy. Adelle Chua Opinion Editor Adelle Chua Opinion Editor victory for President Duterte. All but M. Circulation Manager M. Valmorida Circulation Manager heValmorida Fil- be question is, what will The Honorable Genof politics we have inEmil thisP.Photographer country necThere is no such thing in this democratLino M. Santos Chief Joyce Pangco Pañares News Editor Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board of the Filipino people, Comelec accepted ment —who wanted nothing to stand in the his wife and his brother, Taguig City had Strike 1 and Strike 2 have been called is a minority in any language. Female Dormitory. The hospital where Reina Mae shown some compassion and human coming two tleman from City senators doOpinion for Strike 3? of the 12Taguig winning were Emil P.our Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board essarily theby character ofthe land of ours. LookSpeaker at the way thePeter two Adelle Editor the argument of Chua Cayetano and approved way of timelyreflects approval Congress of effectively becomeBoard Cayetano City. And let ic against now-former Alan Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board Without a majority, let alone a suJudge Marivic Balisi-Umali of the gave birth recommended the baby kindness, why were Reina Mae and known to wife’s be supporters or to be General society. It is also equally true that the us not forget Alan’s sister, Pia, who suc- House leaders to will the be President. his and his candidacy.of, Many cyniAppropriations Act for 2021. Cayetano. Strike defer 3 and he out. The IT IS true what they say that the kind permajority, President Duterte will Emil P. Jurado Chairman Emeritus, Editorial Board her infant denied theinsame? Manila Regional Trial Court Branch be kept with her mother, said Deinla. favorably toward, Malastrengths our pol- cessfully returned to the Senate. The Fil- skeletons Both of is, them admitted that they Genwill cal Filipinos disposed believed that the Duterte-apquestion what willcloset, The Honorable More than and that, weaknesses in deciding of to renege in the perhaps, he Inofaddition, Chinese politics wea have thisnational country who nechave much greater diffi culty getitics are essentially the strengths and follow his orders. This says a lot. cañang’sComelec occupant. The twodidwere ipino people now had Cayetanos coming did tleman pointed commissioners not on his agreement with Rep. Velasco, Alan notfrom say.Taguig City do for Strike 3? has been reflects introducing himself of as our an essarily the character his billsall theas Senate. weaknesses ofthrough our society well. In a these very point unusualto Congressional want offend man Binay. who three Peter alienated sensible, right-thinking GracetoPoe andthe Nancy Theyears su- ting society.ofIt the is also equallyfor trueeconomthat the All an exciting adviser President the operations In the end, likeofit orhis not, selves to abide by the conditions of and meeting in Celebrity Sports political Plaza in icstrengths earlier was thewas running of President Moreover, Filipinos who nowwhether see himwe as power-hunpermajority still mate intact. anddoing weaknesses of with our polcircus-like upcoming affairs and business the IT LOOKS like the coming politiDuterte. gry,we overly ambitious andofwho is anything deserve thebranches kind government that what has been stipulated upon when exercise. Quezon City last Monday, Lord Allan government administration will be subjected However, in recent months there kind Rodrigo and Legislative is all a myth. itics are essentially the strengths and was identifi ed. It turns cal exercise next year which many COVID-19 transmission remains the With the successful campaigns of Alan, There butwe trustworthy. have with of politicians was elected Housestart Speaker and out the time would comes be for muted the agreement to be Velasco to conti nuous scrkind utiinny, as the i n-we thought nechave is no such the thing this democratbeen developments that weaknesses our society well. of Just when did things to heat that this of person has aaswarrant goal, we cannot let the sugsituaand lacking hisprimary wife and hisbut brother, Taguig City had vestigation Strike 1 and Strike 2Depar have been called vote into public office. was officially ratified last Tuesday at fulfilled. of the t ment of our effectively ic land of ours. Look at the way the two tion that paralyze the education of our youth. In the end, whether we like it or not, selve gest the five-year-old superup? These all started after a series of arrest in Taiwan and Hong Kong. in fi reworks is actually starting to become Cayetano City. And let against now-former SpeakerofAlan Peter A leaders very good example this is what the Session Hall of the House of RepreIn this case, it was even more elab- incidents. Health isStrike showing. The ofsister, children the us defer to will the be President. we deserve the kind of government that When it was the usual oppoAll these are not helpful to the ad- what majority noAlan’s longer exists and that heat up after all. not enrollment forget Pia, lies whowithin suc- House Cayetano. 3 and he out. The IT IS true what they say that the kind and Legislative branches is all a myth. transmission remains the justofhappened in the Speakership row orate, solemn and ceremonial because COVID-19 sentatives. This demonstrates, beyond the Senate discretion and children. Things don’t look good forthey Rodrigo we have with thething kind ofopening politicians we the t pol- cessfully them admitted that will sition senators like Senators Leila De ministration because thein given the is, ofto inparents fact, nowThe comPoliticians gunning for nationreturned the Senate. Fil- Both question is, what will The Honorable Genof politics we have in this country necThere is no such this democratprimary goal, but we cannot let the situabetween AlanSenate. Peter Cayetano and Lord the President of the country was a any doubt, the legitimacy of Velasco’s However, let me emphasize that educa- follow vote into public office. Duterte in the and ipino his orders. This says a lot. Lima, Risa Hontiveros, Francis Panto the political opposition appears to fulfil people now had Cayetanos coming tleman from Taguig City do for Strike 3? elective officesthearecharacter now bolder in tion posed of holds threeprime groups. These indeparalyze education of our youth. essarily reflects of our ic land of ours. Look at the way the two tion still importance the Allan It shouldCongressional not have ended al election. Eventhe Alan Peter Cayetano was witness to the agreement. A document A very good example of this is what In a Velasco. very unusual In gilinan and Franklin Drilon attacking be self-infl icted. With the President’s The enrollment of children lies within confronting President Duterte on an society. is also So, equally House leaders defer to the President. lives of children. the way did, if only the term-sharing forced to accept reality. was evenIt signed. it wastrue notthat onlythe a the just happened in the Speakership row not, in itCelebrity Sports Plaza in orate discretion of parents andmany children. abide by the conditions administration, not too were approval rating remaining sky high, it issue that is dear to his heart----corgrap- selves As to Congress continues to discuss of the meeting strengths and weaknesses of our polBoth of them admitted that they will agreement was Monday, honored without them handshake that sealed the deal which However, What happened in the camps of the between Peter Cayetano and Lord the me emphasize that educathatour what City last Lord Allan been Istipulated when Quezon in.let When Senator Manny Pac- would have been better for him to have the past, when the issueand of joining ic, 2021has budget, call on toupon the governitics are In essentially the strengths follow hisAlan orders. This says a lot. having to fight it out. The squabbling ruption. two Alans also gave us an opportunity tion still holds prime importance in the Allan Velasco. It should not have ended srry weon thement was elected House Speaker and timetocomes for the the necessary agreementsupport to be Velasco quiao however, started talking about just remained quiet and allowed his witn provide it was the Pres- to compare the contrasting leadership weaknesses came of ourup, society as well. In a very unusual Congressional between the two camps in the last cou- corruption lives of children. the way itlike did, Secretary if only theHarry term-sharing hrough fulfilled. to the alternative learning modalities was officially ratified last Tuesday at henchmen Roque ident who dominated the discourse In the whether we like to it orgrapnot, styles in Celebrity Sports Plaza in was selves by theleaders. of weeks was embarrassing to say oftotheabide twocontinues House Former AS THEend, country continues As Congress toconditions discuss theof meeting agreement was honored without them Departimplemented bywas the even DepEd. While we theple what Session Hall of the House of RepreIn this case, it more elaband adviser Salvador Panelo to doAllan the hand and narrative. His pronouncements we deserve the kind of government that Quezon City last Monday, Lord what budget, has been stipulated when the least. Certainly, it damaged thethe repSpeaker Cayetano, ason fartoas the Iupon cangovernsee, is ple with the doctrine COVID-19 pandemic, our 2021 Ielection call The of the The promises rnative awaitsolemn for the and development of abecause cure and COVID-19 having to fight it out. The squabbling transmission remains row orate, sentatives. This demonstrates, beyond action as they implement quaranceremonial but heelected is the kind ofSpeaker leader who somehow defi ned what we have with the kind of politicians we Velasco was House and educational system strives toand carryhow on ment to provide the necessary support the consummate time comes for the agreement to be talking, utation of the House. the political operator and learn- thevaccine to thisofCOVID-19, we was have ato primary goal, butlegitimacy we cannot let Velasco’s the situabetween thethe two campshimself. in the last couseparation of powers Lord any the of tine doubt, measures while providing aid President the country wants to do talking to be as entertaining as things should be interpreted. When providing education to students through to the alternative learning modalities vote into public office. was officially ratified last Tuesday Considering that a congressman’s a go-getter. These traits are necessary fulfilled. ion of adapt to the new normal, and if we are tion paralyze the education of our youth. ple of weeks was embarrassing to sayat nded election. Peter was to theirisEven constituents. to to thethe agreement. A document Duterte also wants the Philippine various modalities. Departhe vouches for the or dishonby the DepEd. Whileelabwe is a learning myth inhonesty this A very good example of The this is what implemented the Session Hall of the House of RepreonlyAlan three years,Cayetano the term-sharif one wants to itgo far and survive the In this case, was even more odules, witness ever. to adapt new normal, we cannot Theterm enrollment of children lies within the least. Red Certainly, it damaged the repring forced to accept reality. Notably, when pandemic bementhappened Education provided alternative it was not only the development of country. a cure and National Cross, a non-governesty ofofpublic offi cials, almost everyjust in the Speakership row await sentatives. This demonstrates, beyond where was seteven asidesigned. the factSo, that students need ato the ing agreement inthe 2019 did children. not make rough political jungle in this orate,for solemn and ceremonial because discretion of parents and country. utation of the House. modes of education—the modular learnvaccine to this COVID-19, we have to hem What happened in the camps of the gan, the Department of Health prohandshake that sealed the deal which organization chairedofby Senakeeps quiet. wasand hardly se classes continue learning. While the budget re- However, between Alan PeterThere Cayetano Lord the anyConsidering doubt, the legitimacy Velasco’s much sense. involved in brok- one Lord Allan Velasco, on the was oth-a ment let meThose emphasize that educaPresident ofnormal, the country that a congressman’s ing which involves the distribution of corruption adapt to the in new and if we are ing two Alans also gave us an opportunity cured protective equiptor Gordon, audited. the administration, the radio, mains open for amendments, I urge our tion disagreeing. stillpersonal holds prime importance in the Allan Velasco. It should not have ended election. Even Alan Peter Cayetano was ering the deal should have known that anyone er hand, is low key and prefers to witness to the agreement. A document is term only ensure three years, term-sharprinted copies of self-learning modules, decibels adapt tostarted the new normal, we cannot outo compare the medical contrasting leadership legislators to take lives ment our frontliners. to up. not This wasa forced All isthese thatthe the coming It way does not if seem be likewhere that to offor children. human nature, being what it is, split- the operate He does speak itblended/online did, only to the term-sharing to accept reality. wasaside evenquietly. signed. So,go it was not only and the learning set the fact that students need to ing agreement in 2019 did not make co into consideration say styles of the two House leaders. Former this years controversy has been byhe the continuing anti-corpresidential elections next Mayofwill AS THE country continues to grapAs continues to Speakers discuss the Something toclasses have IN ANY emergency situation, it is While tingCongress three for two will anymore. more than has to. When hewhich was agreement was without them Whatsense. happened ininvolved the camps the should been enough between two followed handshake that sealed the studentshave will behonored able toseems attend continue learning. While the deal budget remuch Those in brokthe needs of the edepSpeaker Cayetano, as far as I can see, is ple with the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2021 budget, I call on to the governblown out of proportion due to crusade by Panfi lo be entertaining and us full the usuThe doctrine ofasthe Itfight is hard to The pinpoint when only natural to act swiftly, the inend up not satisfying either of the two changed. being open nominated lastSenators Monday, there having it out. squabbling two alsoshould gave anof opportunity honorable people. There was a signed except to that classes are done via radio, ruption mains for amendments, I urge our eringAlans the deal have known that us remain ucationtosector, espeeducational systemis strives carry on ment to provide the necessary the political operator and theasconsummate alleged overpricing, we support should Lacson andofRichard Gordon. When the altopolitical mudslinging. Thisleadership may be exactly or the events that contribstinct to survive innate. We choose shown in the political drama we just was a lot talk about bringing back television, or online legislators to take between the two camps in the last coucompare the contrasting document. separation of powers cially those teachers human nature, being what it is, splitproviding education to students through to the alternative learning modalities nt an’sandwhatever we think is best at the mo- akeep go-getter. These traits arereally necessary in mind thecan circumstances thethe nth time—defended early but it is probably the change. Perhaps it’s platforms. into consideration witnessed. What one do inat15 uted the dignity and lost glory of the happening When former Speaker Cayetano susple oftoweeks was embarrassing to saya President‚for styles of thetoo two House Former and students belong- implemented ting three years for twoleaders. Speakers will shou various learning modalities. The Departby the DepEd. While just we is aWe myth in this harif one wants to go far and survive the the time when the pandemic Since the beginSecretary Duque by saying that he is better to distract us from drearithe needs of the edseries of events culminating when ment. get a hold of the things eior 21 months? The agreement reminds House. Whether his quiet demeanor derate. pended the session for about a month the least. Certainly, it damaged the repSpeaker Cayetano, as far as the Iof canthe see, is hono ing in poor income await for the development of a cure and The doctrine of the end up not satisfying either two ment of Education provided alternative Let us ofremain ningCommission ofofclasses, weon Audit ake rough political jungle in thisevery country. sector, espestarted tothe goritual full swing. There was willing to go downucation defending him, that ness caused by the pandemic given the f lagged country. me of during election and new leadership style will serve ther most proximate and accessible to families and those last October 6 which in the light utation the House. the consummate political operator and as shown in the political drama we just docu modes of education—the modular learnvaccine to this COVID-19, wethe haveothto separation of have seen students cially those teachers okAllan onagreement a Lord shortage of Velasco, PPEs. Many factoof defense was so powers mind-boggling the country is reported be in secof candidates him well in the remaining months be- that Department of Monday Health for us, which or those which in arefar-flung alreadyareas. tried and kind what happened last andtransTuesConsidering that a patient congressman’s awitnessed. go-getter. These traits aretonecessary ing involves the distribution of I adapt to the new signing normal,an and if we arefor the What can one really do 15 W and teachers alike and students belongthat er hand, is low key and prefers ries and businesses were forced to urge the legislators that some people started to wonder ond to the last in pandemic managefair and honest elections, only to violate fore the 2022 elections, we will have is a myth in this ferring funds to the Department and tested for the situation. day, could only be interpreted as a term is only three years, the term-sharif one wants to go far and survive the printed copies of self-learning modules, to adapt to the new normal, we cannot or 21 months? The agreement reminds considerate. pend sharing their plight ing in poor income of the and to funnel adequate funds to education plitoperate quietly. He does not speak stop operations the enhanced Duque has done to deserve that ment among 120 countries surveyed. it. 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Taliban forms hardline government

HE Taliban announced on Tuesday an interim government drawn exclusively from their own loyalist ranks, with established hardliners in all key posts and no women—despite previous promises to form an inclusive administration for all Afghans.

But as the Taliban transition from militant force to governing power, they face a growing number of protests against their rule, with two people attending a demonstration shot dead in the western city of Herat. The government announcement was the latest step in the Taliban’s bid to cement their total control over Afghani-

stan, following a stunning military victory that saw them oust the US-backed government on August 15, days ahead of the chaotic pullout of American troops. The Taliban, notorious for their brutal and oppressive rule from 1996 to 2001, had promised a more inclusive government this time.

However, all the top positions were handed to key leaders from the movement and the Haqqani network – the most violent faction of the Taliban known for devastating attacks. Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund —a senior minister during the Taliban’s reign in the 1990s—was appointed interim prime minister, the group’s chief spokesman said at a press conference in Kabul. Mullah Yaqoob, the son of the Taliban founder and late supreme leader Mullah Omar, was named defense minister, while the position of interior minister was given to Sirajuddin Haqqani, the leader of the feared Haqqani network.

Co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar, who oversaw the signing of the US withdrawal agreement in 2020, was appointed deputy prime minister. “We will try to take people from other parts of the country,” spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, adding that it was an interim government. Same as the old Taliban Hibatullah Akhundzada, the secretive supreme leader of the Taliban, released a statement saying that the new government would “work hard towards upholding Islamic rules and sharia law.” The Taliban had made repeated pledges in recent days to rule with greater moderation than they had in their last

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Fire kills 41 in overcrowded Indonesian jail A FIRE tore through an overcrowded Indonesian prison in the early hours of Wednesday when most inmates were asleep, killing 41 people and injuring dozens of others, an official said. Firefighters extinguished the blaze —which was mostly contained within one block that housed prisoners jailed on drug charges—at around 3:00 am and evacuated the victims. Television footage showed a massive fire raging through the prison block, with thick smoke billowing from the building as firefighters raced to put out the flames. “Forty-one inmates died, eight were badly injured and 72 others sustained minor injuries,” Jakarta police chief Fadil Imran told a press conference. Authorities were still investigating the cause of the incident at Tangerang Penitentiary, just outside the capital Jakarta, but suspected an electrical fault may have been to blame. “I have checked the scene. Based on early observation, it is suspected (the fire) happened because of a short circuit,” Imran said. The penitentiary department’s website showed that the jail had just over 2,000 inmates, more than three times as many prisoners as it was designed to hold. The block where the fire broke out had a maximum capacity of 40 inmates but housed 120, penitentiary directorate general spokesperson Rika Aprianti told Metro TV. Overcrowded, unsanitary conditions are common in Indonesian prisons, which contain about 270,000 inmates, and jailbreaks are frequent. In 2019, at least 100 prisoners escaped from a jail in Riau province, Sumatra after a riot and fire broke out. In April last year, Indonesia released some 29,000 inmates in a bid to stop COVID-19 from rampaging through a prison system known for its unsanitary conditions. AFP

stint in power. However, analysts said the new lineup indicated little had in fact changed. “The new Taliban, same as the old Taliban,” tweeted Bill Roggio, managing editor of the US-based Long War Journal. “It’s not at all inclusive, and that’s no surprise whatsoever,” said Michael Kugelman, a South Asia expert at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Blinken to consult partners US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks in Germany on Wednesday with nations shaken by the Afghanistan withdrawal. AFP

‘7th nuke shipment leaves for Japan’

AFTER THE QUAKE. Photo shows some of the damaged cars outside a hotel after a quake in Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico on September 7, 2021. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake, according to the National Seismological Service, shook buildings in the capital. AFP

HK police arrest Tiananmen vigil organizers HONG KONG police on Wednesday arrested four members of the group behind the city’s Tiananmen Square vigils, a day after they refused to cooperate with a national security investigation. An AFP reporter saw prominent barrister Chow Hang-tung, vice-chairwoman of the Hong Kong Alliance, being led away by security police in handcuffs from her office building in the city’s central business district. Three other members of the group —Simon Leung, Sean Tang and Chan To-wai—were arrested on Wednesday morning. Police confirmed that they have arrested three men and one woman for

“not providing information” according to the national security law. The four have been detained for investigation. The alliance is one of several prodemocracy groups being investigated under the powerful national security law that China imposed on Hong Kong to stamp out dissent after huge and often violent protests broke out more than two years ago. Last month, police ordered the alliance to hand over financial and operational details, accusing it of working as a “foreign agent.” The request included the personal details of all members since its founding in 1989, all meeting minutes, financial

records and any exchanges with other NGOs advocating for democracy and human rights in China. On Tuesday, the deadline for the request, members of the alliance handed police a letter saying the request was illegal, arbitrary and that no evidence of their wrongdoing had been presented. The alliance also rejected the accusation that they are foreign agents, saying they are a domestic group that campaigns for Hong Kongers. Hong Kong’s national security police released a statement on Tuesday night warning that those who refuse to cooperate with their investigations face a fine and up to half a year in jail. AFP

Marie-Antoinette diamonds up for auction in Geneva in November

This picture taken in Geneva on September 6, 2021 shows two bracelets that belonged to French Queen Marie-Antoinette adorned with three rows of 112 old cut diamonds which will be offer for the first time for sale at an estimated price of $2 million to $4 million by Christie’s auction house on November 9 in Geneva. AFP

TWO splendid diamond bracelets that belonged to French queen Marie-Antoinette will go under the hammer in Geneva later this year, the auction house Christie’s said Wednesday. The bracelets, each coated in 112 diamonds, will be sold together and are estimated to fetch between $2 million to $4 million when they go under the hammer on November 9. That estimate “includes not only the intrinsic value of the diamonds, but also the possibility to wear jewellery that was once worn by the famous queen MarieAntoinette,” Christie’s jewellery specialist Marie-Cecile Cisamolo told AFP. The historic jewels could meanwhile easily go for far more than the asking price. “As seen in recent Geneva sales, the market for jewels of noble provenance continues to perform extremely well,”

Myanmar cell towers attacked after shadow government calls for ‘war’ of the country’s four main cell networks, in the town of Budalin in the central Sagaing region. “Our intention is to destroy the military business. Their businesses support (them) to maintain their power. Therefore, we have to destroy it,” a resident involved in the operation told AFP. Video footage from local media shows an explosion at the base of one tower followed by the structure falling down, to applause from onlookers. Two more masts were destroyed elsewhere in the Sagaing region, local sources told AFP. While attacks on military-owned infrastructure and businesses have been seen before, Tuesday’s spate of blasts comes after a call to arms from the so-called National Unity Government (NUG).

Slovak Roma pin hopes on Pope visit CRUNCHING on sunflower seeds, a group of Roma children watch excitedly as builders work on the final preparations for a visit by Pope Francis to one of Europe’s poorest regions in Slovakia. The workers are erecting a power line in Lunik IX, a dilapidated housing estate in the eastern city of Kosice where people from the Roma minority have lived in abject poverty and faced stigma for decades. “In Kosice, when an employer found out that I am Roma and live at Lunik IX, they refused to give me the job we agreed on over the phone,” Maria Horvathova, 45, a mother of 12, told AFP. “There is racism everywhere and people do not want to give us a chance,” she said. Poverty and overcrowding are chronic issues at Lunik IX, where 4,500 residents are squeezed into a space meant to accommodate half that number. Many blocks have no electricity, heat, gas or running water as utilities were cut due to unpaid bills. The Roma have big communities in Central and Eastern Europe and are considered the largest ethnic minority in Europe as a whole. They have faced discrimination for centuries—historians estimate that half a million Roma were killed by the Nazis, wiping out about a quarter of their population. Horvathova has since found work at the local Salesian church that is helping to organize the papal visit and is now one of the few local inhabitants to have a job. AFP

Francois Curiel, the chairman of Christie’s luxury division, said in a statement. In 2018, a natural pearl and diamond pendant that belonged to the ill-fated French queen was estimated by the Sotheby’s auction house at $1 million to $2 million but was snapped up for $36 million. Marie-Antoinette, the last queen of France before the revolution, was guillotined in Paris in October 1793 at NameManila of Company: ALSTOM TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION Standard PHILIPPINES, INC. the age of 37. TODAY Transport Construction Philippines, Inc. is expanding pool of But Cisamolo said that it was Alstom multi-talented individuals. We are looking for experienced and versatile not just their history that made the Power Supply Installation Manager. bracelets extraordinary, pointing to Job Title: Power Supply Installation Manager the large size of the diamonds, which Job Description : range from around one to four carats. 1. Responsible and accountable for Quality, Cost, Delivery of all Supply Works “It is very difficult to measure their 2. Power Responsible and accountable for Alstom EHS rules and Alstom Deviation Plan compliance exact size, because these are antique 3. Zero Method Statements from preparation until validation by clients diamonds, and back then the sizes 4. Planning progress follow-up until hand-over to Testing and were less precise,” she explained. AFP 5. Commissioning Site Interface Management with internal and external 6.

PROTESTERS have destroyed around a dozen military-owned communications towers in Myanmar, witnesses and reports said Wednesday, after the country’s self-proclaimed shadow government issued a call for a “defensive war” against the junta. The country has been in chaos since the military seized power in February, sparking mass prodemocracy rallies followed by a deadly crackdown and renewed fighting with ethnic rebel militias in border areas. More than 1,000 civilians have been killed and nearly 8,000 arrested, according to local observers. Protesters said they targeted 11 mobile phone masts belonging to the military-owned Mytel, one

A SHIPMENT of nuclear fuel containing highly radioactive plutonium headed to the French port of Cherbourg overnight Tuesday en route to Japan, according to environmental watchdog Greenpeace, which protested the transport. Before dawn, an AFP photographer spotted the controversial cargo in transit under heavy security, including a convoy of police vehicles and officers on foot, in the northern town of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Anti-nuclear activists, including from Greenpeace, demonstrated against the convoy at a traffic circle as the convoy passed. Calling mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel a “very dangerous material,” Greenpeace said it should be considered “highlevel waste” and not be permitted to leave the country. Uranium reactors produce a mixture of depleted uranium and plutonium as a by-product of fission. These can be re-processed into MOX fuel, which can then be used in other reactors to generate more power. This is set to be the seventh shipment of MOX from France to Japan since 1999. Greenpeace said two English boats will pick up the shipment from Cherbourg. “The loading will happen on Wednesday ahead of departure to Takahama in Japan,” Greenpeace said, adding that the cargo will power two nuclear reactors in the Japanese city. AFP

The NUG, which claims to be the country’s legitimate government, is made up of dissident lawmakers in hiding or exile, many of them from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party. NUG acting president Duwa Lashi La on Tuesday urged citizens to target military assets in their areas. “We launch a people’s defensive war against the junta,” he said in a recorded video. “All citizens within... Myanmar revolt against the military terrorists led by Min Aung Hlaing.” As early as May the NUG announced the formation of “people’s defense forces” to take on the junta’s heavily-armed, battle-hardened troops, but they have yet to have a major impact. AFP

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Forty senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines led by Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) chief Maj. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro face members of the Committee on National Defense of the Commission on Appointments deliberating on their nominations and ad interim appointments on September 8, 2021. The CA deferred Bacarro’s confirmation as Solcom chief due to the fatal hazing incident at the Philippine Military Academy in 2019 when he was still the school superintendent.

By Maricel V. Cruz LEADERS of the House of Representatives on Wednesday vowed to unmask the “financiers and real people” behind independent research group OCTA, which came into prominence only during this COVID-19 pandemic. During the virtual Ugnayan sa Batasan news forum, Deputy Speaker Jose Atienza Jr. slammed what he called a “continuing effort” to hide the real people behind OCTA which has been issuing COVID-19 pronouncements and projections even as they function as a “political polling firm.” “There is a continuing effort to hide their faces behind a mask. We really want to find out who is behind OCTA and what is their objective,” Atienza said as he dismissed criticisms against the probe initiated by the House into the research group’s credentials and operations. He said the secret financiers of OCTA “should properly be unmasked” in order to determine the group’s real motives. “Definitely that will be funded. If you ask somebody to do a survey for you, it will cost you at least P500,000 or P1 million. I don’t think anyone is doing any survey for free,” the veteran lawmaker said. In the same news forum, DIWA Rep. Michael Aglipay—who chairs the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability—said OCTA’s projections are at times exaggerated, and that its representatives acted as if they were “radio commentators” in announcing surges. OCTA came under intense grilling at the House of Representatives earlier this week, as lawmakers dug deeper into its credentials and methodologies for analyzing data and predicting trends in the country’s COVID-19 cases. Aglipay’s panel launched an investigation into OCTA’s “qualifications, research methodologies, partnerships and composition” based on a resolution filed by five lawmakers: Deputy Speakers Bernadette Herrera (Bagong Henerasyon Party-list) and Kristine Singson-Meehan (Ilocos Sur, 2nd District); Deputy Minority Leader Stella Luz Quimbo (Marikina, 2nd District); and Reps. Sharon Garin (AAMBISOWA Party-list) and Jesus “Bong” Suntay (Quezon City, 4th District). Aglipay clarified that lawmakers had no intention to censor OCTA, although they strongly believe it should refrain from declaring its projections and reports as official since it is not given any authority by the government. “We will never abridge their right to speak. They can speak anytime, they can speak nonsense and they can speak against the government,” Aglipay said. “We do not buy their claim that they are speaking officially, which they are not. They are not even part of the sub-technical working group on statistics of DOH and IATF. They have no official role.” Aglipay instead urged the research group to be a fiscalizer—”a private group that fiscalizes and sees to it that the government does its job with their statistics.”

House fetes silver medalist Onyok Velasco By Maricel V. Cruz THE House of Representatives, led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, has paid tribute to 1996 Atlanta Olympics boxing silver medalist Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco Jr. for his valuable contributions to the Philippine boxing community. Onyok was awarded with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition – 25 years after he copped the silver medal – during a luncheon hosted by Speaker Velasco in honor of 2020 Tokyo Olympic medalists Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial. Velasco, in his speech Tuesday, recognized Onyok’s inspirational win that paved the way for future Filipino athletes in bringing pride and glory to the country. The House chief said: “Facing worldclass competition, he gave us a silver medal in boxing during the 1996 Summer Olympics. Sir Onyok, many thanks for honoring our invitation to be here. Long live Sir Onyok.” Onyok fought in a controversial bout against Bulgaria’s Daniel Petrov Bojilov for the light-flyweight gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Many experts believe that Velasco was robbed of what would have been the country’s first gold medal, as Bulgaria won the judges’ favor in that fight. Aside from a Congressional Certificate of Recognition, Onyok also received cash incentives from the contributions of House members in the “pass the hat” drive initiated by Speaker Velasco.

Duterte: Slain Chinese part of big-time drug ring By Joel E. Zurbano

RESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday Youhua Xu, one of the four Chinese nationals killed in a police anti-drug operation in the provinces of Zambales and Bataan last Tuesday, was a member of a drug ring and a bigtime shabu smuggler in the Philippines. Duterte made the revelation as he praised the law enforcers in the latest drug busts that yielded P3.9 billion worth of shabu. “This time to the credit of our security forces and this was their accomplishment. So this early, I would like to extend my highest commendation and my heartfelt gratitude for protecting the country with the destruction of drugs,” the President said during his Talk to The People on COVID-19 aired Wednesday morning. “I give you my snappy salute and con-

gratulations. If these were distributed, it could have destroyed our country. Reason I hate illegal drugs.” Members of the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Bureau of Customs conducted the drug operation in Candelaria, Zambales. The encounter resulted in the killing of drug traffickers Gao Manshu, Hong Jiashe, and Eddie Tan, all from Fujian, China, and Youhua Xu from Quezon City. Meanwhile, PDEA director general

Wilkins Villanueva commended the Bureau of Customs for assisting them in going after the Central Luzon-based syndicate engaged in a drug smuggling operation called “shipside.” Villanueva said the success of the operations was borne out of the good coordination with the PNP and Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service. Duterte said Youhua Xu, a member of a transnational drug trafficking organization, is one of the biggest shabu importers in the Philippines. He added aside from the Philippines, the drug syndicate also operated in Southeast Asia and probably has ties with Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel. A follow-up operation in Hermosa, Bataan resulted in the confiscation of 80 kilos of shabu worth P544 million. They also recovered one Toyota Land Cruiser, one Mitsubishi Montero, and communications equipment. House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep Martin Romualdez (center) share a historic moment with 2020 Olympic winners (from lef ) boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial, weightlifting gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, and boxing silver medalists Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam during a simple lunch meeting at the office of the Speaker Lord Alan Velasco.

Second dose for Sputnik V may take six more months By Willie Casas and Joel E. Zurbano PEOPLE inoculated with the Sputnik V vaccine may wait up to six months before getting their second dose, the Department of Health said. This is longer than the recommended interval period under the vaccine’s emergency use authorization of 21 days to 42 days after the first dose as well as the extended 90-day interval period the Gamaleya Research Institute sought. “First, we want to reassure those who have already received the first dose of Sputnik that we can wait six months after the first dose,” DOH Epidemiology Bureau director Dr. Alethea De Guzman said in a press briefing. De Guzman said the first dose of the vaccine already has a high efficacy rate. “Second, the first dozen of Sputnik can actually confer a high efficacy rate. I think they are reporting it at an 80 percent efficacy rate,” she said. “And third, the vaccine czar is actually working for our second dose of Sputnik,” she added. In August, the country received 15,000 doses of the vaccine intended to be used as second dose.

Comelec to test online voting with US tech firm DFA opens By Miguel Angelo Magbag and Maria Isabel Gallego THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) allowed a select few to have a glimpse into its exploration of internet voting targeted for overseas Filipinos. At the same time, the government’s election watchdog unveiled its partnership with US startup Voatz, whose voting application was flagged by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2020 for its “vulnerabilities.”

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Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the redevelopment of Arroceros Forest Park in Lawton, Manila on September 8, 2021. Norman Cruz

In a virtual press launch, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said around 670 signed up to participate in the pilot simulation of online voting from Sept. 11 to 13, either through Voatz’s mobile or web-based application. Jimenez told a webinar that elections would be done on site, and negative RTPCR test results, vaccination cards, and national ID were not required. The “bata, bata… mulat KNB? The Youth Vote in 2022” webinar was organized by the Philippine Communication So-

ciety to highlight the youth’s participation in the upcoming election. Before the voting, voters were required to undergo health screening including temperature checks and to submit a health declaration form. Jimenez said, if the voter had a questionable health status he or she would be placed in an isolation polling place for him or her to vote – in a special voting room that observes maximum health precautions intended for persons suspected of having COVID-19.

consular site for active OFWs By Rey E. Requejo THE Department of Foreign Affairs has come up with a consular site and Online Appointment System exclusively dedicated for all active overseas Filipino workers renewing their passports. In a statement, the DFA said the Consular Office in NCR Central at the First Floor Lingkod Pinoy Center Robinsons Galleria West Lane, Edsa corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City through its Online Appointment System at www.passport. gov.ph will now be devoted for all active OFWs passport applicants. The move followed mounting complaints over the perennially problematic DFA online passport appointment system that was further compounded by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passport applicants who are eligible to avail themselves of the facility and qualify as active OFWs must show proof of the following requirements: for andbased OFWs, valid working visa or reentry visa; and for seafarers: valid seaman’s book, valid seaman’s book with arrival stamped not more than three hundred sixty-four (364) days from the date of application.

Sports Age-defying Brady eyes NFL encore as season starts NEW YORK—Tom Brady embarks on the latest chapter of his agedefying career on Thursday as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers launch their quest for back-to-back Super Bowls in a season-opening clash with the Dallas Cowboys. It is almost 20 years since Brady’s NFL odyssey began in earnest, when the quarterback replaced the injured Drew Bledsoe for the New England Patriots in a game against the New York Jets on September 23, 2001. No-one knew it at the time, but it effectively marked the start of the Patriots dynasty, with Brady retaining the starter’s jersey for the remainder of a season which culminated in the first of his seven Super Bowl titles. Two decades later, and the 44-yearold Brady remains, incredibly, at the sharp end of one of the most unforgiving crucibles in professional sport, where the average span of a playing career is just 3.3 years. Last season, Brady flouted conventional wisdom once more, leading Tampa Bay to an upset 31-9 Super Bowl victory over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in his first season with the club since leaving the Patriots. Many critics wondered whether last season’s Super Bowl represents the greatest achievement of a career already studded with milestones and records that may never be surpassed. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic decimating pre-season training in 2020, making it harder for the new quarterback to settle in, Brady turned the Bucs into a championship-calibre team over the course of a single season. “He brought a winning mentality to a really talented team that didn’t know how to win,” was the verdict of Bucs coach Bruce Arians. Room to improve Moreover, Brady revealed during the close season that he had done it effectively on one leg, having played the entire 2020 season with a torn knee ligament. Never one to dwell on his past achievements, Brady has already left last season in the rear view mirror. His eyes are firmly fixed on the challenges that lie ahead in what will be the 22nd season of his career. AFP

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Youngsters chase US Open nirvana N EW YORK—Canadian left-hander Leylah Fernandez has led a youthful US Open charge by a group of teenagers whose time for Grand Slam glory might just have arrived. Fernandez, who turned 19 on Monday, defeated Ukraine’s fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the US Open semi-finals after earlier shockers over defending champion Naomi Osaka and 16th seed Angelique Kerber. Combined with last-eight runs by 18-year-old British qualifier Emma Raducanu and 55th-ranked Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the US Open is a coming out party for what could be the next generation of stars. “I think we’re all just super hungry to make a difference in the tennis world,” Fernandez said. “I’ve known a few of them from the junior tours. “We’ve always talked about and joked around that we’re going to be on the big stage together. I’m just glad we’re doing such great jobs and doing just that.” Alcaraz dispatched Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and Raducanu hasn’t dropped a set after making her Slam debut with a fourth-round run at Wimbledon. “We want to make a difference. We want to make an impact in tennis. This tournament just proves how well we’re adapting to everything,” Fernandez said.

“It’s so fun to see all of us being so happy and having fun on the court. I think it just motivates us to do even more. We want to make something special out of this tournament.” Fernandez has done that already, seizing a global spotlight by ousting fourtime Slam winner Osaka and holding it with two more upsets to put herself two wins from a shock title on the New York hardcourts. “Well, the first few days it was definitely a little bit hard,” Fernandez said. “I was very lucky to have doubles the next day to keep me grounded. Now I feel like I’m a little bit more used to it. “I have a great team around me who helps me keeping my head a little bit level and just think about my next match, not think about all the good things that are happening to me.” The world number 73 had a chat and photo with Juan Martin del Potro, the 2009 US Open champion, and met tennis legend Billie Jean King. “She told me to go out on court, have fun, and keep going for my shots. I just did that today. So that obviously worked,”

Fernandez said. for me,” Fernandez said. “It was awesome to see them, to meet “He trusted in me and in my game that I them. They honestly inspired me to do was going to do great things in New York, well today.” that I was going to follow his game ‘It’s the maple syrup’ plan, that I’m Fernandez received a Twitter going to mention from Canadian Prime figure all the Minister Justin Trudeau, who solutions out noted the quarter-final run from any of Canada’s Felix Augerproblem that Aliassime. So what’s the I encounter. Canadian secret? AFP “I’d say it’s the maple syrup,” Fernandez said. “The Canadian maple syrup is pretty good.” Staying grounded, her first WTA title in March Leylah at Monterrey only spurred Fernandez Fernandez to work even harder. “I always went back to work. Went back home to work harder, try to improve my game,” she said. “I was glad every match I played I was improving little by little. “Today I was able to showcase all the sacrifice I’ve made the past year so I can get to this point.” Fernandez called her father/ coach Jorge at home in Florida after the match. “He honestly told me that I put him through hell and back with this match, but he’s very happy

NBTC widens pool, holds 7 tournaments in 6 countries By Peter Atencio

Supporters, led by Irene Exevea (center), the Fil-Canadian mother of Leylah Fernandez, cheer for the teenager after she won her 2021 US Open Tennis tournament women’s quarter-finals match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. AFP

Manulife turns over P10M insurance coverage to Diaz GLOBAL life insurer Manulife recently turned over P10 million insurance coverage to Olympic gold medalist and Manulife Philippines brand ambassador Hidilyn Diaz, to celebrate her historic win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Olympic champion has received Manulife Horizons, an investmentlinked insurance product that provides both life insurance protection and the potential for policyholders to grow their money. Diaz’s journey with Manulife started in 2019, after she posted a call on her social media account for private sector support, as she prepared for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Manulife responded and named Diaz as one of their brand ambassadors, as the company aims to inspire more Filipinos to continue to believe in themselves, work hard towards their dreams, and turn challenges into opportunities.

Shown here are (top, left) Manulife PH Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Henson and Manulife PH President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Bates (right), Manulife PH Chief Product Officer Jose Ang (lower left0 and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz.

“Hidilyn’s inspiring Olympics story times, as we continue to face the panresonates during these challenging demic. It highlights the strength of the

Filipino, who, despite obstacles, never stops working hard to achieve their goals, so they can secure a better future,” said Richard Bates, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Philippines. “I am grateful to Manulife for believing in me even before the Tokyo Olympics,” shared Diaz. “Winning the Olympic gold medal is not only a dream come true, but has also opened so many doors for me that will help me build a better future for me and my loved ones. With this life insurance coverage, I have peace of mind with the life protection it offers, giving me confidence to face what lies ahead.” Also present during the turnover were Manulife President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Bates; Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Henson; Chief Product Officer Jose Ang; and Hidilyn Diaz’s manager Noel Ferrer.

WHEN the the National Basketball Training Center returns next year, it will put up a series of tournaments involving young ballers of Filipino heritage abroad, culminating in the National Finals to be held in the Philippines in 2023. “It has always been NBTC’s aim to identify, develop, and hone the best Filipino talents both here and abroad,” said program director Eric Altamirano in the initiative’s launch via Zoom recently. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has kept organizers from finalizing their calendar this year and because of uncertainties, they have decided to reschedule competitions in 2022. This time, young Filipino cagers won’t have to fly to Manila to compete, as the NBTC will oversee seven qualifiers in six countries. One tournament apiece will be held for the East and West Coasts in the US, while Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Italy-Europe and Dubai will each host one of their own. “We’re hoping that the NBTC Global Games will open the door to hundreds of players overseas to showcase their talents and widen the pool for our national youth team,” Altamirano said. In the past years, the NBTC prides itself with having talented players like Kai Sott and Jalen Green show up and play. Sotto was around two years ago, before he signed with the Adelaide 36ers in the Australian National Basketball League. And so was Green, who is now with the Houston Rockets in the NBA, after he played twice in 2018 and 19.

Restructuring of tennis qualifying tilt for Universiade looms By Graham C. Lim FEDER ATION of School Sports Association of the Philippines Tennis Club Director Antonio A. Quiza announced the early preparations for the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu, China from June 26, 2022, to July 7, 2022. The cancellation of the 31st Summer Universiade this year was due to a surge in a new variant of COVID-19 cases around the world. “Selection of u n iversit y ten n is st udent-athletes will have to be redef i ned as the age categor y an nually changes,” said Quiza of the FESSAP Tennis Club, which runs the qualifying tournament for the Universiade, held once every two years. “The preparation is much delayed already if we need to do again.

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We have to factor in for the Universiade qualifying tournament how to get student-athletes to prepare during training, funding, safety, and most of all, how the COVID-19 pandemic must be dealt with, such as vaccination, quarantine, and other means to protect our student-athletes going out of the country,” said Quiza. He noted that the Universiade Qualifying Tournament, known as the 6th National Students Tennis Championship, is temporarily slated this year from October 27 to 31. Invited to grace the opening is FESSAP President Edwin Fabro. Venue is the Philippine Columbian Association in Plaza Dilao, Paco District, Quirino Avenue. Interested parties may contact Quiza and Cecille Sarmiento at their Facebook accounts. Quiza can also be reached at mobile number 0931 029 4623 for registration.

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Former Phoenix ace Ceballos battling virus: ‘Pray for me’

NLEX’s Kevin Alas is stopped on his way to the basket by Magnolia’s Jackson Corpuz and Calvin Abueva in a PBA Philippine Cup game won by the Hotshots, 112-105.

Hotshots stun Warriors for 3rd straight triumph By Peter Atencio

STINGING loss to the Meralco Bolts last week has become a rallying point and wakeup call of sorts for Magnolia these days.

The Hotshots have since posted their third straight win, including a hardearned 112-105 stopping of the NLEX Road Warriors in double overtime on Wednesday in the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Scoring on three big turnovers they forced in the final five minutes of their long and gritty encounter, the Hotshots went on to notch their fifth win in seven outings. Their 5-2 slate

put the Hotshots in a share of second spot with the Bolts. Calvin Abueva, who struck with a game-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, gave way to Ian Sangalang in the last overtime period as the Hotshots finally took control of the game. Sangalang, who unloaded 21 points and eight rebounds, knocked in two big baskets, off the rebound plays from Andy Barroca and Abueva in the last 3:41. And the big assists that Sangalang

got from his teammates allowed the Hotshots to shatter a 104-all first overtime tie and gain the upperhand for good, 108-104. “It’s all about grit and determination. We were down by 17 points in the third quarter. We just tried to be composed and limit our turnovers,” said Hotshots’ coach Chito Victolero. The game, which happened on the day Typhoon Jolina wreaked havoc on the countryside, will be remembered was one of Abueva’s best performances, after he posted a fourth straight doubledouble for the conference. The Hotshots, who were down by 13 points at the close of the third period, fought their way to within a point in the final minute and equalized on a split free throw from Paul Lee, 94-all.

They stayed close with the Road Warriors until the final second of the first overtime when Hotshots cager Aris Dionisio connected with a stepback triple for the tie at 104-all and a got a foul from Philip Paniamogan in the process. Dionisio was unable to sink his charity shot, putting the match into a second extension period. Jericho Cruz showed the way for the Road Warriors with 21 points. Victolero said the team has been on its toes after their heartbreaking 9495 setback to the Bolts, providing the Hotshots an unforgettable experience last week. The Hotshots coach added that squad has never been the same since then.

NBL, WNBL suspend resumption of games THE National Basketball League and Women’s National Basketball League have decided to suspend the resumption of the games again after the extension of MECQ in Metro Manila until September 15. The two leagues were already scheduled to restart the 2021 season on September 11 at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga with one game in the WNBL and three games in the NBL. League officials, however, postponed the games once again after the latest declaration by the InterAgency Task Force that National Capital Region will remain under MECQ up to September 15. While Pampanga, the venue of the games, is an MGCQ area, some NBL and WNBL professional basketball teams are under MECQ areas which prevents them from conducting practices and trainings under the supervision of the Games and Amusements Board. NBL/WNBL had previously postponed the season last July 30 in conjunction to the IATF placing Metro Manila under ECQ. “As much as the teams and players are very excited to return to the court, the NBL and the WNBL will remain compliant with the government mandate during this pandemic,” said NBL/ WNBL executive vice president Rhose Montreal. The postponed games of the S e p t e m b e r 11 restart are Tag uig Lady Generals against Quezon Lady Spa rTA N

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in the WNBL, and the Sulong Stan Spartan versus Muntinlupa Water Warriors, Laguna Pistons versus Quezon Barons, and Pampanga Delta versus Mindoro Tamaraws DisiplINAdos. In the Chooks-to-Go NBL Chairman’s Cup 2021, the Bulacan DF Republicans, who were

scheduled to play on September 12, are currently the leader with a 2-0 win-loss record. Glutagence Glow Boosters, on the other hand, are in first place in the Pia Cayetano WNBL Season 2021 having won two of their games so far.

POC CHIEF LAUDED. Senate President Vicente Tito Sotto III (fifth from left) leads a ceremony at the Senate Session Hall on Monday honoring Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (third from left) for his valuable leadership that resulted to the Philippines winning its first gold medal—as well as two silvers and one bronze—at the Tokyo Olympics. Senator Panfilo Lacson sponsored the Senate Resolution 850 honoring Tolentino. Also in photo are (from left) Senator Joel Villanueva, boxing silver medalist Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam, boxing bronze medalist Eumir Felix Marcial and Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Francis Tolentino.

Eala marches to 2nd round of US Open jrs ALEX Eala, playing her first junior competition in three months, sizzled in the second round of the 2021 US Open junior girls’ singles. The world no. 2 seed Eala breezed past hometown entry Charlotte Owensby, 6-3, 6-3, Wednesday at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The 16-year-old Eala was in control all throughout their 66-minute encounter. Eala kept Owensby scoreless in the 10th and final serve, after she forced the American to a backhand miscue. Her win came after Eala fought her way out of a 0-2 deficit in the opening set. After Owensby led, 3-2, Eala turned the tables and took the next four games to claim the first set.

Owensby once again took the lead, 2-0, but Eala fought back afterwards, and stayed on top with her composure. World no. 21 Michaela Laki of Greece will be Eala’s foe in the next round. Laki advanced to a showdown with Eala after winning over Elizabeth Coleman, 6-0, 6-4. Eala is coming a successful junior girls’ double championship in Italy last July. Back then, Eala won the singles’ crown in a Grade A tournament in Milan, beating Nikola Bartunkova, 6-3, 6-3. With partner Madison Sieg of the United States, they conquered the doubles with a 6-4, 4-6, 13-11 triumph over Lucija Bagaric of Croatia and Belgian Sofia Costoulas. Peter Atencio

LOS ANGELES—Former NBA player Cedric Ceballos said Tuesday he has been battling COVID-19 for the past 10 days, asking for prayers and support in a Twitter post made from his hospital bed. Ceballos, 52, who spent 11 seasons in the NBA, helping the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA finals in 1992-1993, said he was struggling to fight off the effects of the deadly virus. “On my 10th day in ICU (intensive care unit), COVID-19 is officially kicking my but(t),” Ceballos wrote alongside a picture of him breathing through an oxygen mask. “I am asking ALL family, friends, prayer warriors healers for your prayers and well wish for my recovery. “If I have done anything to you in the past, allow me to publicly apologize. My fight is not done.. Thx.” Ceballos enjoyed two stints with Phoenix during his career after being chosen as the 48th overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers between 1994 and 1997, leading the scoring for the team in 1994-1995 with an average 21.7 points per game. He was named to the All-Star team that season but did not play due to injury. After rejoining the Suns for a season in 1997, Ceballos played for the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons before winding up his career in Miami. AFP

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Russell is Hamilton’s new teammate at Mercedes LONDON—George Russell was confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s new teammate at Formula One team Mercedes for next season on Tuesday after Valtteri Bottas sealed a switch to Alfa Romeo. The 23-year-old British driver earned his muchanticipated move to the Silver Arrows, with whom he has signed a long-term deal, after catching the eye during three years with Williams. He also impressed in a one-off appearance for Mercedes at last year’s Sakhir Grand Prix as a stand-in for seven-time world champion Hamilton, who had tested positive for coronavirus. Russell, who will form an all-British line-up with Hamilton, said it was a “special day”. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t absolutely buzzing,” he said in a Mercedes statement. “It’s a huge opportunity and one I want to grab with both hands. “But I’m under no illusions as to the scale of the challenge. It’s going to be a steep learning curve.” He added: “I’ve looked up to Lewis since I was in go-karts and the opportunity to learn from someone who has become a role model both on and off track can only benefit me as a driver, a professional, and a human being.” Hamilton, who is currently second in this year’s driver standings, three points behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, welcomed his future teammate. “Through hard work he has rightly earned his spot,” tweeted the 37-year-old reigning world champion, who on Monday paid a warm tribute to the departing Bottas. “I look forward to seeing him grow as a driver with this great team and working with him to raise @MercedesAMGF1 higher. See you next year.” Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said it had not been a straightforward decision, praising Bottas for his contribution to the team’s success over the past five seasons. “Looking forward to 2022, we are very happy to confirm that George will have the opportunity to take the next step in his career and join Mercedes,” he added. “He has been a winner in every racing category—and the past three seasons with Williams have given us a taste of what the future could hold for him in F1. “Now, it is our challenge together to help him continue learning within our environment and alongside Lewis, the greatest F1 driver of all time.” AFP

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Arbitration court rejects NLEX claims By Darwin G. Amojelar

ETRO Pacific Investments Corp. said Wednesday it may review planned toll road projects after the Singapore International Arbitration Centre rejected the compensation claims of unit NLEX Corp. against the government. “The tribunal held that NLEX Corp. is not entitled to compensation for foregone revenues on account of the delay in TRB’s [Toll Regulatory Board] action on the 2012 and 2014 petitions,”

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Reforms to keep banks’ bad loans manageable

BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday the implementation of prudent reforms will enable banks to have a manageable level of non-performing loans in the coming months. Diokno said in a presentation during the Development Budget Coordination Committee hearing at the Senate that banks continued to rein in the NPL ratio within manageable level amid the pandemic, reflecting gains from prudent reforms and improvements in banks’ credit risk management systems. He said the non-performing loans ratio of the banking system increased to 4.5 percent, while the NPL coverage ratio of the banking system declined to 82.4 percent in June. “Moving forward, the BSP anticipates that the non- performing loans of the banking system will remain within manageable levels. The existing regulatory relief measures serve as an interim measure pending the full operationalization of the FIST Act in 2021,” he said. Julito G. Rada

SMC Global approves $100-m note issuance

THE board of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. approved the issuance of additional senior perpetual capital securities of at least $100 million to finance the planned 1,313.1-megawatt combined cycle power plant in Batangas province. SMC Global said in a disclosure to the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. Wednesday its board held a special meeting and approved the issuance of securities of at least $100 million. The securities will be consolidated and form a single series with the corporation’s existing $600-million senior perpetual

MPIC said in a statement. “While the decision will not result in any asset write down in the books of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., the group will need to take the decision capital securities issued on June 9. The securities will be listed in the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Ltd. “The net proceeds of the additional securities will be used and applied by the corporation primarily for investments in the 1,313.1-MW Batangas combined cycle power plant and related assets or for general corporate purposes,” the company said. SMC Global tapped Standard Chartered Bank and Mizuho Securities Asia Ltd. as joint managers, DB Trustees (Hong Kong) Ltd. as trustee and Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch as paying agent, Lathan & Watkins as listing agent. Alena Mae S. Flores

Silicon Valley firm investing in PH HYPERVERGE, one of the world’s largest identity verification firms based in Silicon Valley, expanded its global operations to the Philippines, the new growth center in the Southeast Asian region. “The Philippines is fast becoming the new growth center in Southeast Asia and we want to be part of that story while also helping accelerate it much faster,” said HyperVerge chief executive Kedar Kulkarni. “We see a huge opportunity to use our technology in a meaningful way, especially in supporting the government’s initiatives for financial inclusion,” he said. HyperVerge empowers enterprises with artificial intelligence solutions that enable them to improve and automate their processes, provide better customer experience and digitally adapt at a quicker pace. More than 70 percent of the country remains unbanked and more and more Filipinos rely on financial technology services for their daily needs. With local lockdowns enforced and contactless transactions preferred, the smartphone has become the new essential to be able to live life in the “new normal.” Darwin G. Amojelar

into account in assessing future toll road projects,” it said. Based on NLEX’s annual report, the amount of compensation for TRB’s inaction on lawful toll rate adjustments, covering the toll rate petitions of North Luzon Expressway in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, was about P15.1 billion as of 2020. MPIC, however, said the TRB eventually acted on the 2012 and 2014 petitions when it issued a resolution in 2018 granting the adjustment in the toll rates of NLEX on a staggered basis. “NLEX Corp. respects the decision of

the tribunal and will continue to work with the TRB on pending toll rate applications to ensure that NLEX Corporation is able to provide services to the motoring public,” MPIC said. “CAVITEX is working with the TRB on the processing of its petitions for toll rate adjustments filed in 2011 and 2014, which were the subject of the CAVITEX arbitration,” it said. MPIC, through Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., operates the North Luzon Expressway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway and the Cavite Laguna Expressway.

Consumer group urges BIR to tax Bloomberg’s donation THE Bureau of Internal Revenue should trace at least P300 million donated by Bloomberg Philanthropies to several anti-vaping non-government organizations between 2007 and 2013 to see if proper taxes were paid and prevent further tax evasion in the future, according to consumer groups. Anton Israel, president of Nicotine Consumers Union of the Philippines, said the figures were based on an expose by Rep. Estrellita Suansing who claimed total grants by Bloomberg Philanthropies to government agencies and NGOs in the Philippines reached $6.29 million between 2007 and 2013. Israel made the declaration in a hearing conducted by the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on June 9, 2021, “That’s a big amount, equivalent to more than P300 million in the sevenyear period or over P40 million a year, disbursed by Bloomberg Philanthropies to local agencies and organizations,

Converge set to be included in FTSE global equity index

without full disclosure and transparency,” said Israel. The donation by Bloomberg to promote the ban on vaping in the Philippines continued over the years, with an explosive research published by Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates showing at least seven local NGOs received grants from American billionaires Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates to lobby for a ban of vaping in the country. Vape consumers said the BIR should do a lifestyle check on the people behind these NGOs to see if they are paying the right taxes. “You only see a few personalities with no actual physical offices, yet they receive millions of dollars from abroad. Where does the money go to?” said Israel. “These people are lobbying to ban the only scientifically proven less harmful alternative to cigarettes. Makes you really think. Are they really promoting public health or simply in it for the funds?” he said.

CONVERGE ICT Solutions Inc., a leading fixed broadband operator, said Wednesday it will be included in the Financial Times Stock Exchange’s Global Equity Index starting this month. Converge ICT said in a disclosure to the stock exchange the company would be added to the Small Cap Index of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series following the global financial benchmark provider’s semi-annual review . The index inclusion will take effect after the close of business on Sept. 17, 2021. “We’re pleased to be included in this roster of valuable and viable securities in the region. This will lead to more exposure to passive and active investors, and for them, a more diversified portfolio in a promising industry in this region” said Dennis Anthony Uy, chief executive and cofounder of Converge ICT. Converge ICT president and cofounder Grace Uy said the company’s inclusion was “testament of our growth and standing in the Philippines telecommunications industry.” Securities are included in the Global Equity Index Series after passing the criteria on minimum voting rights, investability weight, liquidity and trading history set by the FTSE. It is then classified by investability market capitalization by region, to determine if they belong to the large, mid, small or micro-cap index. Converge ICT earlier joined two other FTSE Index Series—the Renaissance IPO Index and the ASEAN All-Share Index, increasing its exposure to passive and active investors. The company was also included last month in the benchmark 30-company Philippine Stock Exchange Index which groups the largest, most valuable and most liquid companies in the local exchange. Converge ICT aggressively expanded its pure fiber broadband network to reach the underserved and unserved areas in the Philippines, with a goal to cover 55 percent of total households by 2025.

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Stock market up slightly; ICTSI, Ayala Land advance S TOCKS rose again Wednesday on optimism the economy recovery will not be dented by the extended lockdown period.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index added 36.68 points, or 0.5 percent, to 6,949.39 on a value turnover of P5.9 billion. Gainers edged losers, 90 to 84, with 61 issues unchanged. Major property developer Ayala Land Inc. of the Ayala Group gained 1 percent at P33.80, while International Container Terminal Services Inc. of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr., the biggest port operator, advanced 3.6 percent to P186.50. JG Summit Holdings Inc. of the Gokongwei Group climbed 1.3 percent to P64.95, but noodles maker M o n d e

Nissin Corp. fell 2.7 percent to P17.20. Meanwhile, Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday as a tepid lead from Wall Street and worries about the impact of the Delta coronavirus variant on the global recovery tempered investor appetite, though hopes for more stimulus helped Tokyo extend its recent rally. Profit-taking added to the caution with some of the wind appearing to have come out of buyers’ sails, having pushed valuations up for more than a week. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 ended above 30,000 for the first time since April as it continued the rally that started when Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he will stand down, raising hopes his successor will introduce fresh economic stimulus. On Wednesday, one of the front-runners, Fumio Kishida, pledged to push for trillions of yen in investment if he takes the post. Data showing growth in the second quarter was better than first thought

added to the positive vibes in Japan. The Nikkei has risen around five percent since the news broke, putting it on course for a three-decade high. Hong Kong reversed early gains, while there were also losses in Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Wellington, Mumbai, Bangkok and Jakarta. Shanghai ended marginally down. While the Nasdaq clocked up yet another record with a small gain, the S&P 500 and Dow ended with a whimper as they reopened after a long weekend, with analysts suggesting concerns about COVID and the end of government handouts were key reasons. Traders are keeping a close eye on the fast-spreading Delta strain, which is sending infection rates spiking around the world and forcing some governments to reimpose containment measures or lockdowns, raising concerns about the economic recovery. With AFP

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BROKEN PROMISE. Pedestrians walk in the sunshine along the south bank of the River Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament in London on September 7, 2021. Breaking an election pledge not to raise taxes, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced hefty new funding to fix a social care crisis and a pandemic surge in hospital waiting lists. AFP

Lobby group: Brexit-battered London City risks losing financial hub status LONDON, United Kingdom—Britain must cut taxes on banks and make it easier to hire foreign finance staff to prevent London’s Brexit-battered City financial district from losing its global hub status, the sector’s lobby group pleaded Tuesday. “The UK’s status as a world leading financial center is at risk unless industry, government and regulators work together to boost long term competitiveness, deepen key trade links, and focus on new key areas of future global growth,”

TheCityUK said in a statement. Britain finalized its divorce from the European Union late last year, but a Brexit trade deal omitted the powerhouse financial services sector and has hampered its access to the continent. TheCityUK on Tuesday unveiled a five-year strategy to regain top finance hub status for London, which faces fierce competition from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, New York and Singapore. The organization wants lower taxation on banks in order to boost foreign

investment in Britain, and calls for a liberalization of trade with developing and emerging markets. It also wants the government to make it easier to hire foreign workers in the key finance sector, which lost thousands of jobs to Europe in the wake of Brexit. The industry grouping meanwhile urges the City to develop new global markets like digital trade. “The last decade has been one of growth for our industry, yet global competitors have grown faster,” added The-

CityUK head Miles Celic. “However, with the right strategy in place and a clear focus on delivery, the UK can pull away once again from its competitors. “It is an ambition that needs industry, government, and regulators to work together. It will take sustained focus, cooperation and determination.” London’s so-called Square Mile was also slammed by COVID lockdowns which turned the hub into a near ghost town, but the once-bustling finance district is slowly grinding back to life. AFP

Merkel says automotive industry can be part of climate ‘solution’ By Yann Schreiber MUNICH, Germany—Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday said Germany’s car industry could be “part of the solution” to the climate emergency, as she opened a major motor show for the last time. Germany’s leader of the last 16 years said she was convinced the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2045 would be “a success” and touted her government’s steps to support it by subsidizing electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure. The German car industry was previously seen as “reluctant” to embrace the switch to environmentally-friendly electric cars, Merkel said at the IAA motor show, before praising the progress that has been made. The move to electric was accelerated by the “dieselgate” scandal in 2015, when German car giant Volkswagen admitted to fitting millions of vehicles with emissions-cheating devices. Merkel, who has been a regular at the IAA over the years, earned the sobriquet the “car chancellor” for her efforts in the past to shield German carmakers from tougher EU pollution rules. “The auto industry is not just part of the climate problem, but above everything else a central part of the solution,” she told the conference hall in Munich. Merkel cautioned, however, that European coordination would be needed in future to ensure “security for jobs” in the face of competition from countries where climate rules are less stringent.

Greenpace activists stand in a pond and hold placards calling ‘to stop driving in order to prevent climate change’ at the entrance of the International Motor Show held in Munich, southern Germany, on September 7, 2021. AFP

Her opening speech at the IAA was her last as chancellor, before she steps down after the German elections on September 26. The biennial IAA is mired in controversy this year as Germany struggles to adapt its flagship industry to the electric and digital revolution. Environmental activists blocked motorways around Munich on Tuesday, while others brandished slogans like “Stop driving climate change.” ‘Depressing and incomprehensible’ Merkel was among those to express their anger when the “dieselgate” scandal broke.

But in Brussels, her government had sought to slow the shift to e-mobility by watering down toughened emissions regulations that German carmakers would struggle to comply with, the Sueddeutsche newspaper said. On the eve of Merkel’s visit, the boss of Volkswagen even blamed her government for slowing down the electric revolution by incentivizing diesel fuel for years. “A car company cannot do this transition (alone) because you need the right environment,” Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess told AFP. “If you keep diesel cheap... nobody will buy an electric car, it’s impossible.”

Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, director of the Center for Automotive Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen, called the government’s diesel strategy “depressing and incomprehensible.” “The state fueled a diesel boom through tax breaks, and now diesel passenger cars are practically unsellable,” he told AFP. Merkel’s government has always treaded gingerly because of the 800,000 jobs at stake in the industry. But the Sueddeutsche daily lamented in August that “with her overly generous attitude towards the car industry, the chancellor has helped neither the companies nor the country in the medium term.” Dudenhoeffer agreed. “Scrappage schemes, incentives to buy electric cars, subsidies for battery production, aid for recycling, short-time working allowances—this has been the strategy for 16 years. This alleviates shortterm economic problems, but does not build a new structure,” he said. Existential crisis With the momentum for greener mobility growing, and tougher antipollution guidelines now in place, Germany’s carmakers are no longer able to put off the inevitable and this week’s IAA will see a slew of new electric models being unveiled. The decline of the combustion engine is proving to be an existential crisis for the auto industry, which accounts for more than 12 percent of jobs in the industrial sector in Germany. AFP

Biggest meat, dairy companies top greenhouse gas emissions PARIS, France—The world’s 20 biggest meat and dairy firms are responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than produced by the economies of Germany or Britain, a report said Tuesday. The ‘Meat Atlas’ is an annual digest of scientific and official data on meat production and consumption, compiled by research NGO Heinrich-BollStiftung foundation and Friends of the Earth Europe. It calculates a hefty 932 million tons of CO2-equivalent emissions from major milk and meat companies, with Brazilian multinational JBS responsible for over a quarter of that. Using the same metric, Germany’s total emissions were just over 900 million tons, while France and Britain each emit closer to half that amount. A UN report attributes 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions to livestock farming, and Tuesday’s report finds demand for meat is on the rise. It estimates 75 billion animals are slaughtered every year to produce 325 million tons of meat—with the OECD predicting an increase of 40 million tons by 2029. “This is, by far, too much to respect the boundaries of our planet,” study co-author Christine Chemnitz said in a news conference. In addition to livestock emissions, the report highlights the growing environmental impact of related resources such as soybeans used for feed. Chemnitz said some 1.2 million square kilometers—an area three times the size of Germany—are already dedicated to farming soy, over 90 percent of which is used to feed livestock. This growing demand is driving deforestation and threatening biodiversity as land is cleared to make room for crops, the report said. It is also driving up demand for pesticides. Top soy exporters Brazil and the US are the biggest importers of pesticides deemed “highly hazardous” by the watchdog Pesticide Action Network, according to the repot. The “Meat Atlas” estimates that if production continues under current conditions and increases at the predicted rate, it will be impossible to meet the UN’s sustainable development goals set for 2030. AFP

PayPal of US buying Japan’s Paidy for $2.7b NEW YORK—US online payment giant PayPal is set to buy the online Japanese credit specialist Paidy for $2.7 billion, the US company said in a statement Tuesday, a new sign of the development of the “buy now pay later” sector. Created in 2008 in Tokyo, Paidy allows online merchants to offer payment on credit and in installments to their customers. The company, which now boasts six million clients, had already raised around $400 million from investors, including Goldman Sachs and PayPal Ventures, the private equity arm of PayPal. For the buyout, the latter put 300 billion yen ($2.7 billion) on the table, “mainly in cash,” according to a statement released Tuesday. The two groups expect the transaction to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals. Following the takeover, Paidy will retain its brand and continue to operate under its name. In April, the two companies had already entered into a partnership that allowed Paidy users in Japan to make purchases on credit from all e-merchants that used PayPal as a payment service around the world. The deal announced on Tuesday confirms the growing development of “buy now pay later” companies. At the end of August, Amazon announced a partnership with the company Affirm Holdings, which allows clients to spread out payments on purchases greater than $50. PayPal says it has more than 4.3 million active accounts in Japan, where it has been operating since 2010. AFP

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Marco Gumabao romances Julia Barretto in ‘Di Na Muli’ THE wait is over, Julia Baretto is now back to star as the lead in the highly anticipated TV series ‘Di Na Muli, where she shares the screen with real-life close friend Marco Gumabao. Produced by Cignal and Sari-Sari Channel together with Viva Entertainment for TV5, ‘Di Na Muli tells the story of love found and lost—moving forward in life without regrets. It is told through the eyes of Yanna, played by Baretto, a woman burdened with precognition of specific events in the future. Her ability makes her aware of how

Julia Barretto shares the screen with Marco Gumabao in TV5's newest series, ‘Di Na Muli.

Britney’s dad asks court to end conservatorship BRITNEY Spears' father has filed a petition to end his daughter's courtordered conservatorship, US media reported Tuesday. The filing comes weeks after Jamie Spears said he was prepared to step back from his role as conservator and after repeated requests from the pop star to remove him from what she and her supporters say is a cruel and exploitative arrangement. "Recent events related to this conservatorship have called into question whether circumstances have changed to such an extent that grounds for establishment of a conservatorship may no longer exist," the filing states, according to CNN. "Ms. Spears has told this Court that she wants control of her life back without the safety rails of a conservatorship. She wants to be able to make decisions regarding her own medical care, deciding when, where and how often to get therapy. "She wants to control the money she has made from her career and spend it without supervision or oversight. She wants to be able to get married and have a baby, if she so chooses. "In short, she wants to live her life as she chooses without the constraints of a conservator or court proceeding," the petition says.

The filing adds that Jamie Spears wants "what is best for his daughter" and that she "believes that she can handle her own life." Mathew Rosengart, Britney's lawyer, said the petition was a "vindication" for his client, NBC News reported. AFP has contacted representatives from both sides but has received no immediate reply to inquiries. AFP

CJ NAVATO Musician at heart

Singer-songwriter CJ Novato began his showbiz stint in Star Circle Quest in 2004 and appeared in 'Goin’ Bulilit' and the 2013 movie 'Pagpag.'

Jamie Spears' removal has been a longstanding demand of devoted global fans campaigning under the #FreeBritney slogan.

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OU really can’t blame showbiz stars who put out records after gaining traction as an actor or TV personality. Besides, some of them really have the skill and flair to excel in music.

CJ Navato is by far an example of one truly deserving of a spot because he has the voice and the ability to write songs. He just happened to have the looks, too. Judging from how he performed live during a virtual media conference for his latest digital single “In My Imagination,” you could tell he really has it. With him relaxingly singing and backed by his playing of an acoustic guitar that’s even slightly off-tune, he vocally soared as high as he did on the classy and bluesy master recording. He made it look easy, and so I further appreciated the raw beauty of the

song that he wrote. The track released last month and distributed by Ivory Music & Video is a follow-up to his other penned song released earlier this year, “Anumang Dulo.” This one, described by his camp as a “more mature take on love and relationships” is evidently a reflection of growth in his songwriting craft. “First love ko talaga ang music and I feel so free when I’m doing it. At heart I am really a musician,” CJ answered when it was my turn to ask questions during the presser. CJ has long been around, having gotten his first mainstream exposure in Star Circle Quest Kids edition in 2004. Fans should recall him appearing on TV shows Goin’ Bulilit, and Wansapanataym, as well as in movies Pagpag: Siyam Na Buhay, and Class of 2018. But it’s in music that he made bigger impressions, with his celebrity performer stints in “Tawag Ng Tanghalan” and Your Voice Sounds Familiar. Thus, this year marked his re-entry in the recording scene, this time as a full-pledged singersongwriter.

Alden Richards hosts LazMall’s 9.9 Super Show VIP Night Special.

LAZADA, a leading online lifestyle destination in the Philippines, kicked off a series of highly anticipated yearend mega campaigns with the 9.9 Big Brands Sale and a star-studded lineup for its LazMall 9.9 Super Show VIP Night Special. The two-hour show was headlined by Lazada Brand Ambassador Alden Richards with special participation of other Kapuso stars. The Super Show was broadcasted on GMA Network, livestreamed on the app through LazLive, and streamed on Lazada Philippines’ official social media portals last night (Sept. 8) from 9:30 to 10:30. The star-studded line up included Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez, Aicelle Santos, Miguel Tanfelix, Sam YG, Mark Bautista, Mavy Legaspi, Cassy Legaspi, Lexi Gonzales, Kyline Alcantara, and Kim De Leon. Shoppers in the Philippines anticipated

Showbiz’s brightest stars in Boy Abunda’s ‘The Best Talk’ Sept. 18 episode, followed by two of PBB Kumunity Season 10 hosts Bianca Gonzalez and Robi Domingo on Sept. 25. Happy couple Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola will dish on their married life on Oct. 2, while Liza Soberano will swing by on the virtual talk show on Oct. 23. The Best Talk is an hourly show on the FYE channel where Boy invites celebrity guests and various personalities for special conversations livestreamed on kumu. Aside from interviews, the show also added exciting segments such as ‘Kumu Fast Talk,’ ‘Boy Abunda Sessions,’ ‘Balitang Kumu,’ and ‘Kumu Feature’ to further engage its audience. The Best Talk’s third season streams Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. on the FYE channel on kumu.

While he is not quitting on his acting or dancing which made his passage to the music scene less challenging, CJ found himself even more attuned to the life of being a musical artist. The way he expresses his experiences gives you a glimpse of a person who found his true calling. Dubbed as the “Viral Crooner,” CJ is working on more songs to record. He shared, “Suddenly may madi-discover akong chord na ngayon ko lang naplay. Whenever I sing my unrecorded compositions, parang narinig ko na sila kahit hindi pa talaga sila na-compose.” I told him that even Sir Paul McCartney thought that “Yesterday” was somebody else’s tune. It’s a mark of a songwriter with deep pop sensibility. “In My Imagination” is “about fighting for love, choosing to stay together, learning from mistakes, and making things work.” I am not aware of whatever mistakes or crucial decisions he must have made in the past, whether in matters of the heart or career moves. But as far as his music is concerned, he is for sure making things work.

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Former reel and real-life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre team up to film the digital video of their duet, “Complicated Love.”

TOP Kapamilya stars will take the hot seat in Boy Abunda’s online show The Best Talk, which recently opened its third season on the FYE channel on the popular streaming platform kumu. After having Angel Locsin on its pilot episode last Saturday, the King of Talk has prepared an exciting mix of future guests—starting with new Kapamilya and Marry Me, Marry You star Janine Gutierrez, who is expected to talk more about her upcoming TV series with Paulo Avelino this Saturday (Sept. 11). Also joining the show is new Star Magic artist and Miss Universe Philippines 2021 candidate Maureen Wroblewitz. The remaining Saturdays of September will have no shortage of fun and entertainment as actress-host Anne Curtis appears on The Best Talk’s

their followers have been vocal about wanting to see them paired on screen. Marco Gallo stars as CJ, Yanna’s long-time friend, through him she learns to appreciate and value time with your loved ones. Also starring in this K-inspired romantic drama are Angelu De Leon and Bobby Andrews with Baron Geisler joining the cast, this time portraying an off-beat role. ‘Di Na Muli premieres Sept. 18 on TV5, Sari Sari on Cignal TV Ch. 3 and SatLite Ch. 30, and on Live and On-Demand via Cignal Play app.

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James and Nadine's ‘Complicated Love’ FORMER reel and real-life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre recently teamed up to film the digital video of their duet, “Complicated Love” from Nadine’s 2020 debut fulllength album, Wildest Dreams. The video showed James and Nadine’s real and raw emotions in portrait, as they shot scenes of recording the song in the studio and even jamming together outdoors. The video was introduced during the recent launch of the new OPPO Reno6 series and the brand’s #EveryEmotionInPortrait campaign which the two headlined and are its brand ambassadors. The #OPPOReno6 series, the Reno6 Z 5G and the Reno6 5G, are packed with AI-enabled and innovative imaging features that help you easily take highquality portrait videos and photos. Both

life is so fleeting and how time can pass you by if you fail to value every moment. She learns the importance of life and how it should be spent with love and by loving. Julia plays alongside two of the hottest and most sought-after Marco’s in the industry today. Marco Gumabao plays the role of Mico, the man who challenges Yanna’s perspective on love. This series marks the first on-screen debut of the Julia-Marco tandem that fans have long been clamoring for. Their online vlogging has been gaining a strong fanbase, and

Top Kapamilya stars (inset from left: Janine Gutierrez , Liza Soberano, and Anne Curtis) take the hot seat in Boy Abunda’s 'The Best Talk.'

the LazMall 9.9 Super Show VIP Night Special and were surprised with over P9 Million worth of prizes and vouchers given away. In special “shake it” segments, lucky viewers won up to P99,999 worth of shopping vouchers. On LazLive at 10:30 p.m. and shoppers joined Lazada in a countdown to midnight with its 9.9 Super Show Countdown hosted by AC Bonifacio. Special performances were rendered by BINI and International Artist Jamie Miller. Beyond an exciting Shoppertainment program, Lazada further elevates the online shopping experience this 9.9 for Filipino shoppers, with a curated selection of over 8,000 authentic and top-rated local and international brands on LazMall, deals of up to 90 percent off across a curated selection of over 8,000 brands, and free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend during the Lazada 9.9 Big Brands Sale, starting today until Sept. 11.

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BIG discounts from electronics, fashion, beauty, and home and outdoors brands await shoppers at Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. The e-commerce platform highlights its top 99 deals whose discounts go up to 87 percent. Included in the top deals are Dyson V11 Fluffy+ vacuum (P30,029 from P42,900); Nespresso Inissia coffee machine (P7,500 from P8,900); Deerma KZ100 air fryer (P1,500 from P5,999); Lysol Disinfectant Spray twin pack (P800 from P950); Score a Ovicx Q2S Plus treadmill from Toby’s Sports (P29,500 discounted from P43,995); Levi’s Engineered Jeans (P1,999 from Dyson V11 P6,000), Enfagrow A+ powdered milk (P3,000 from Fluffy+ P4,284); Lancome Youth Activating Serum (P5,000 vacuum on from P9,230); and Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Shopee. set (P399 from P1,303).

By Ellicia Frentzen Del Mundo

HEN babies begin to get away from the confines of the crib and learn to crawl, walk, and run, parents are advised to look after their young children’s skin. At this stage, pediatric dermatologist Dr. Marivi Dizon said, during a virtual talk hosted by Johnson & Johnson, the baby’s skin was not yet “fully developed” and hadn’t reached complete “maturity” yet. “It’s in the working process of getting matured to pass one year of age,” Dr. Dizon said. “We have to be very careful of what they are exposed to and what we are putting on their skin.” To paint a clearer picture, she continued, “The moment they get out of the crib, they start crawling around on that dirty floor. And when they start to run around, it’s not only sweeping the dirty floor, they are already holding a lot of things on that floor.” According to Dr. Dizon, a newborn’s skin may take a year or more to mature and

Over 8,000 brands are offering discounts during Lazada’s 9.9 Big Brands Sale.

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PRESENT AT POWERVILLE. (Clockwise) Host Peevee Corral-Dela Rosa, celebrity ‘mombassador’ Anne Curtis-Smith, Dr. Marivi Dizon, and Johnson Baby’s scientific management head Robert Kwon grace the virtual launch of Johnson & Johnson’s reformulated Milk+Rice Bath and Lotion.

gain strength. Before that, they are prone to microdamage that can cause rashes. Robert Kwon, head of Johnson Baby’s scientific management, said that microdamage was a common threat to babies. Microdamage is due to dry skin that causes redness, irritation, and “microflaking” that is not visible to the eyes.

Hands-on mom Anne Curtis-Smith looks after her daughter Dahlia’s skin as she becomes more active. (Photo from @annecurtissmith / Instagram)

A study conducted by J&J revealed more than half of babies have dry skin, but only 10 percent of mothers are aware of it. “The combination of having skin that’s dry and all that exposure, that can be a challenge to your baby’s skin. That can be a cause of microdamage,” Kwon stressed. Adult soaps with high pH, he added, must not be used on babies’ skin because they “tend to be a little bit harsh. We want parents to use cleansers that are really designed for babies because babies are delicate, different, and require special care.” What do parents need to do? Dr. Dizon offered four helpful pieces of advice for parents. First, moms and dads must make sure their babies’ skin is always using babyfriendly and pH-friendly cleansers. Keep the baby’s environment clean as well to reduce risk of exposure to danger. Tip three, it is important that children are hydrated and fed with healthy food. Lastly, parents should always keep their babies’ skin moisturized. To aid in keeping the baby’s delicate skin moisturized, Johnson & Johnson launched the reformulated Milk +Rice Bath and Lotion along with new ‘mombassador’ Anne Curtis. In addition to removing all the unnecessary ingredients from the old formulation, “the new Johnson’s Milk+Rice contains 100 percent more milk proteins than the previous product that can help nourish skin, plus real rice extracts that can help protect,” Kwon said.

SM launches one-stop source for shopping, dining deals WHEN it rains, or even if it doesn’t, deals pour at SM’s one-stop source for discounts, promos, and coupons that can be availed of at the mall. SM Deals serves as a digital destination where shoppers can check out discounts and other promotions on a variety of products available at SM malls nationwide. Categories include fashion, beauty and wellness, home and living, sports and hobbies, automotive and motorcycle, service and specialty, and food and beverages. Deals available at Cyberzone are also listed. Each deal indicates in which SM mall/s it is available. “Customers may present the vouchers when they visit the participating store at their selected SM mall,” or opt for curbside pick-up when they order via Viber in select stores where the service is available. SM Deals can also be availed through SM Malls Online. Download the SM Malls Online app at the App Store or Google Play store, create an account and register, type in the delivery address location, select the preferred participating mall, and shop. Go to www.smdeals.com or at SM Deals Official on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to be SM Deals is a one-stop source for discounts, promos, and coupons that can be availed updated on ongoing and upcoming deals. of at SM malls.

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Over 8,000 local and international brands on LazMall are slashing their prices up to 90 percent on Sept. 9-11. Here are some of the best deals across various categories: Electronics: Bavin Fast Charging Cable (P54 from P275); Deerma DX700 vacuum (P1,799 from P4,300); Huawei MateBook laptop (P32,999 from P37,999); JBL Wave 100TWS earbuds (P1,999 from P3,999); Romoss Sense 8P Plus 30000 mAh powerbank (P839 from P3,699) Fashion: Casio G-Shock digital watch (P15,228 from P16,920); Havaianas unisex flip flops (P671.52 from 1,399); Nike Men’s LeBron XVIII basketball shoes (P9,685 from P10,195); Ray-Ban Caravan Sunglasses (P6,435 from P9,900); Triumph non-wired push-up bra (P1,395 from P1,995) Home and living: Locaupin 4-in-1 stackable storage box (P873 from P2,127); LocknLock Smart Dial 7-pc. Mega Set (P1,998 from P4,620); Slique non-stick pizza pan (P135.20 from P338) Personal care and groceries: MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation at PHP 1,950 with free foldable mirror; Nivea Body Extra White Firming Lotion (P254 from P508); Enfagrow A+ Four NuraPro 7.2kg. (P4,087.40 from P6,010.89); Quaker Instant Oatmeal 1kg (P167 from P179)

Xtreme Appliances offers up to 52 percent off on Shopee and Lazada.

‘Xtreme’ discounts on TV, air conditioner, other appliances

Local appliance brand XTREME Appliances is offering up to 52 percent discount plus P4,000 worth of vouchers during Shopee and Lazada 9.9 sale events. Both 32- and 43-inch Xtreme Android TVs are on sale, priced at P13,295 (from P13,995) and P19,470 (from P20,495), respectively. The 0.5HP X-Series window type non-inverter air con is P7,275 (from P11,995), while the 1HP X-Series window type non-inverter air con’s price is slashed from P21,995 to P10,795. Other appliances on sale from Sept. 9 to 11 include 50CM Xtreme X-Series gas range (P9,890 from P13,995), 60CM Xtreme Home gas range (P14,610 from P16,995), Xtreme Cool Front-load combo washer and dryer (P30,995 from P44,995), 5.4 cu.ft Xtreme Cool Single Door Refrigerator (P11,149 from P12,995), 5.0 cu.ft Xtreme Cool Chest Freezer (P10,295 from P12,195). Discounted small appliances: 1.0L Xtreme Home multi-cooker (P2,045 from P2,495), Xtreme Home Full Touch Microwave ‘Moon’ Oven (P3,109 from P3,995), and 3.5L Xtreme Home Digital Air Fryer (P2,530 from P2,995).

Price drop on smartphones and gadgets

Xiaomi and POCO are slashing prices off selected gadgets on their official Lazada and Shopee stores during the 9.9 sale. On Lazada, Redmi Note 10 5G 4+128GB is priced at P9,690 (from P9,990), while Redmi Note 10S 8+128GB is P10,990 (from P11,990). Discounted POCO phones include X3 Pro 6+128GB (P10,490 from P12,990); X3 Pro 8+256GB (P12,990 from P15,990); F3 6+128GB (P15,490 from P17,990); and F3 8+256GB (P17,990 from P20,990). MI’s vacuum cleaner (P9,189), smart kettle (P1,349), Xiaomi and POCO join the 9.9 sale. and air purifier 3H (P6,999) are also discounted. Smart wearables Mi Band 5, Mi Watch Lite, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, and Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 are also offered at lower prices.

Wi-Fi devices at half their prices

Smart Prepaid Wi-Fi devices are half off on Shopee.

Smart Communications is offering up to 50 percent discount on prepaid Wi-Fi devices during Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Get the Prepaid Home WiFi Advanced with free 10GB data for only P990 (from P1,995) or the Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi with free P250 load voucher for P440 (from P888). The telco is also offering a 99-peso discount on Rocket SIM with unli data for 30 days.

Big savings on dog food

Pilmico’s dog food brand Maxime treats furparents shopping on Shopee to up to 40 percent off during the 9.9 sale. Maxime’s line of dog food is enriched with antioxidants and prebiotics for a stronger immune system and sharper mind, and omega 3 and 6 for better nutrient absorption and shinier fur and coat.

Maxime offers up to 40 percent discount.

GrabPay offers cashback for 9.9 purchases

Grab more rewards when paying with GrabPay.

To give more bang for 9.9 shoppers’ buck, Grab is offering discounts, cashback, and rewards for purchases paid using GrabPay. Activate GrabPay card and get up to 20 percent off on Lazada purchases and P200 cashback on Shopee. Zalora and Shein shoppers are rewarded big discounts up to P2,300, while those shopping at BeautyMNL, Watsons, and ShopSM can get up to P200 cashback and earn up to 9x GrabReward points. Pay for Razer Gold credits to get cashback and GrabReward points.