Sereno Is Not A Puppet - Palace: Famous Lost Word in Armstrong's Quote

Giant Leap For Mankind
Neil Armstrong, First Moonwalker, Dies At 82

By LISA CORNWELL and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) Neil Armstrong was a quiet, selfdescribed ``nerdy engineer who became a global hero when as a steely nerved US pilot he made `òne giant leap for mankind with the first step on the moon. The modest man who entranced and awed people on Earth (Turn to page 12)
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Famous Lost Word In Armstrongs Quote

Was the walk on the moon one small step for man, or a man? Neil Armstrongs first words from the moon were heard all over Earth, and people heard this: Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. But Armstrong said immediately after the 1969 landing that he had been misquoted. He said he actually said, Thats one small step for a man. People just didnt hear it. The astronaut acknowl(Turn to page 12)
MOONSCAPE This July 20, 1969 photo taken by fellow astronaut Buzz AldrIn shows Neil Armstrong beside the lunar module Eagle. The astronauts spent three hours on the moon. (AP)
Sereno Is Not A Puppet Palace

By GENALYN D. KABILING Malacaang is convinced that newly appointed Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes A. Sereno will remain an independent magistrate despite criticisms she may be a puppet of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Deputy Presidential Spokeswoman Abigail Valte said Serenos past decisions in the High Court have showed that she has not been beholden to anyone. Valte also encouraged Serenos critics to take a look at her SC rulings to dispel their concerns of an alleged biased Chief Justice. If we will make such conclusion, let us first check the decisions penned by Chief Justice Sereno since she was appointed as member of the Supreme Court and we can see that she has displayed her independence, Valte said in Filipino over government radio. Valte also brushed aside a report claiming Sereno failed a psychological examination submitted to the Judicial and Bar Council. She said they would no longer comment on the report which as unverified sources. She maintained that Sereno was still included in the list recommended by the JBC to the
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Pogi Back In Naga

By AARON RECUENCO
NAGA CITY The man city folk fondly call Pogi is back. Loud cheers and showers of yellow flowers and confetti yesterday greeted the return of the remains of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo from Manila. The small cargo plane bearing Robredos casket landed at Pili Airport a few minutes after the arrival of another aircraft carrying his family and Malacanang officials. Robredos remains were flown to
Manila last Friday for a series of tributes in the Palace from his colleagues in government. The DILG chief is to be cremated in Naga on Tuesday. The casket was carried out of the plane by eight police honor guards who were later replaced later by nine generals from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) who were chosen as pallbearers by Robredos family. The casket was placed in a black
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Mar Has Own Choice As DILG Secretary

By CHARISSA M. LUCI
Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas II wants Cavite Rep. Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya to be the new secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Abaya is the secretary general of the Liberal Party (LP) and chairman of the influential House Committee on
Appropriations. As LP president, Roxas choice carries a lot of weight. But President Benigno S. Aquino III, the partys chairman, has earlier indicated a strong inclination to appoint Sen. Panfilo Lacson as the replacement of the late Jesse Robredo at DILG. The Liberal Party will do something come hell or high water to ensure that their man will get the
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AFP Welcomes 134 New Officers

By ELENA L. ABEN
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed to its ranks 134 newly commissioned officers from the Army, Air Force, and Navy who recently finished the PreEntry Courses for Officers. AFP spokesman Colonel Arnulfo
Marcelo Burgos Jr. said the 134 newly commissioned officers include 33 cadets from the Philippine Army Officer Candidate Course (PAOCS), 57 from the Philippine Air Force Officer Candidate School (PAFOCS), and 44 from the Naval Officers Candidate Course (NOCC) who completed their one-year of training as candidate of(Turn to page 12)
ARRIVAL HONORS In Pili airport, a police honor guard snaps a salute as Jesse Robredos casket, accompanied by his wife Leni and their daughters, arrives from Manila. (KJ Rosales)
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By ELLALYN B. DE VERA
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) yesterday cited the need for community-driven development (CDD) programs in all government agencies to promote community empowerment and good governance among ordinary citizens. Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon J. Soliman said it has been the agencys thrust to leave
no one behind. The voice and participation of the people are essential in development. We have the opportunity now. This has opened the door for genuine people participation, she said. Soliman said community-driven development is an approach that empowers ordinary citizens through direct
participation in local governance by identifying their own community needs, planning, developing, implementing, managing, and sustaining projects together to address local
poverty issues. Studies have shown that the CDD approach is successful not only in alleviating poverty in the countrys poorest municipalities but also in
promoting community empowerment and good governance. This has allowed the national government to prioritize the institutionalization of CDD as a national program.
Barangay Officials Medicine Discount Mulled

By LEONARD D. POSTRADO
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to the needs of their constituents despite the meager resources they have. The role of every barangay officials is so extensive and demanding that they have to be practically on the job 24 hours a day, foremost of which is to maintain law and order, settle disputes, deliver basic services, and set up constant link with health centers and local hospitals for purposes of rendering services in times of emergency, amid the threat of seasonal diseases such as
The City Government of Manila has proposed an ordinance requiring government-owned pharmacies in the city to give city barangay officials a 20 percent discount on the purchase of medicines. The proposed ordinance was filed
by Manila barangay officials before the Manila City Council on Thursday, led by Manila 2nd District Councilor Rodolfo Lacsamana, in the wake of the big flood that hit Manila more than three weeks ago. Lacsamana, in filing the proposed measure, explained that many barangay officials put their health and welfare at stake in order to attend
dengue, leptospirosis, cough and colds that commonly affect children and acute medical needs of those residing in depressed areas, the councilor said. There is a reason for them to be granted the privilege of discounts in the purchase of medicines so as to lessen the burden on their resources, considering that their remunerations are meager and inadequate to support their families, she added. Under his proposed measure, all government pharmacies operating
in the Manila will be required to grant a 20 percent discount on the purchase of medicines by Manila barangay officials. The ordinance coverd barangay officials in the 897 barangays of the city. The grant of discount, as herein contemplated, shall be granted only upon presentation of official medical certificates/prescriptions issued by any government hospital in the City of Manila, said the ordinance proposed by Lacsamana.
Metro Lepto Cases Monitor Intensified

By ED MAHILUM
QC Collision
A rider was injured when his motorcycle collided with a taxicab in Quezon City (QC) before dawn yesterday. Initial investigation conducted by the Traffic Sector 5 of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) showed that the accident happened at 5 a.m. in Commonwealth Avenue, Barangay Old Balara, QC. Before the accident, the two vehicles involved, a motorcycle and a cab, were both headed toward Philcoa. The rider of the motorcycle might not notice the taxicab driven by a certain Sulpicio Ramos travelling in front of him until it was too late. As a result, the motorcycle slammed into the rear of the taxicab, causing injuries to the rider. The motorcycle rider was immediately brought to a nearby hospital. (Rizal S. Obanil)
National and local governments in the northern Metro Manila are focusing on another area of concern leptospirosis after the problems of flood and garbage. This after the Department of Health (DOH) placed the northern portion of Metro Manila under its watch list because of the disease, officials said. Last week, the DOH, in coordination with local health office has distributed doxycycline in Caloocan and Malabon. The report said that more patients from the northern area, notably Caloocan, Malabon and Valenzuela, are being treated with the disease caused by the urine of contaminated animals. City officials of Caloocan earlier warned the residents on the
disease even as the number of cases of leptospirosis are on the decline. The local health office noted that only 20 cases was listed from January to July this year, as compared to last year's 35 cases. The number of cases has gone down by 42 percent this year, it added. No deaths were also recorded arising from the same infection so far this year, although one person died due to leptospirosis in 2011. As this developed, Mayor Enrico Echiverri ordered city health officers to step up the information campaign against the disease. The city has also intensified its clean-up campaign and the distribution of doxycyline capsule to residents.
QC Ups Disaster Management Fund

By CHITO A. CHAVEZ
The Quezon City (QC) government has earmarked more funds for disaster risk preparation, even as it expects typhoons to hit the city. Tadeo Palma, Secretary to the Mayor, said the citys new focus complements its regular funding on education, housing and infrastructure development. Aside from the citys financial gains, Palma said the Bautista administrations thrust is to ensure peoples welfare and safety. The city government has given top priority to programs that provide safety and uplift the living conditions of city residents including the informal settlers living in danger zones like creeks and riverbanks by relocating them to safe housing sites, Palma said. He added it is for these reasons that the city government has pushed for more housing projects for informal settlers and procured disaster equipment.
The administration of QC Mayor Herbert Bautista released more than P300 million to improve the citys drainage system and waterways to help cope with floods like conditions similar to typhoon "Ondoy" in 2009, he said. Palma said the city government judiciously spends public funds allocating them for necessities like life-saving equipment for disasters like rubber boats, motorized riverboats, life jackets and other disaster equipment, which the department of public order and safety and disaster risk management council are now utilizing during emergencies. Despite being located in a good geographical, architectural and structural design, Bautista said there is a need for upgrading to cope with the modern times and present environmental situation, where forests are almost denuded, causing floods downstream. I want QC to be a resilient city, resilient not only in economic aspect but also in terms of disasters, manmade or natural, Bautista said.
Saint Monica
By CHRISTINA I. HERMOSO
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Tagle will celebrate a high mass at 6 p.m. today at the Santa Monica Parish on the corner of Basa and Dagupan Streets in Tondo, Manila in observance of the Feast of Saint Monica, the patroness of mothers and wives. A solemn procession was held yesterday. A special mass will be celebrated at San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila at 5:30 p.m., to be followed by the traditional blessing of mothers. Baptismal rites will also be held at the church at 9 a.m. for adults and at 11 a.m. for infants. Rites will also be held in Sta. Monica, Surigao del Norte; Alburquerque, Bohol; Taytay, Palawan; Minalin, Pampanga; Pavia, Iloilo; Botolan, Zambales; Panay, Capiz; and Angat, Bulacan.
St. Monica is the mother of one of the Catholic Churchs most popular saints, St. Augustine (San Agustin), the founder of the Augustinian Order. Considered as a great model for Christian mothers, she converted her wayward son, St. Augustine, as well as her pagan husband and his mother, through prayers and fasting. St. Augustine wrote about her mothers virtues as well as his life with her in his Confessions. Born in Tagaste, North Africa in 331, St. Monica was a great devotee of the Blessed Mother. She was known for her patience, perseverance, prayerful disposition, and deep faith. She died in 387. She was buried at Ostia, the tomb of St. Aurea of Ostia. Her body was removed during the 6th Century. In the 13th century, devotion to her spread and a feast in her honor was kept on May 4. In 1430, her relic was brought to Rome. Many miracles have been attributed to her.
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3,057 Attend NSO Registration Workshop
The National Statistics Office (NSO) recently held its Sixth National Workshop on Civil Registration (6NWCR) at the SMX Convention Center, attended by some 3,057 participants. The 6NWCR is held by the NSO every two years, and its participants include mayors and vice mayors, city and municipal civil registrars, and their respective civil registry personnel and staff members, barangay officials, and other stakeholders. The NSO noted that this year's attendees surpassed all records for the same event in the past years. NSO Administrator and Civil Registrar General (CRG) Carmelita N. Ericta said she is "overwhelmed" by the events turn-out, and expressed her happiness and gratitude to the registrants who made it to the undertaking. With the theme, "Wastong Rehistro, Pa n a n a g u t a n n g Bawat Pilipino," the workshop included paper presentations, extensive discussions and sharing of experiences focused on the topics registration of stateless persons; marriage laws under the Family Code of the Philippines; court decrees and legal instruments; updates on administrative corrections of entries in civil registry documents pursuant to RA 9048 or the Clerical Error Law; modified barangay civil registration system, mobile registration and causes of deaths in the Philippines. Resource persons were Justice Renan E. Ramos, Assistant Solicitor General; lawyer Maria Angela A. Ponce, Director of the Office of Legal Affairs of Department of Foreign Affairs; and lawyer Danilo L. Concepcion, Dean of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines. Paper presenters from the NSO were Civil Registration Department (CRD) Director Lourdes J. Hufana; MIMAROPA Regional Director Flordeliza J. Monteclaro; CRD-Document Management Division Chief Edith R. Orcilla, CRD-Vital Statistics Division Chief Aurora T. Reolalas. A video on mobile registration in schools was also presented by MCR Ronilo M. Baguio of Cordova, Cebu. The NSO organizes the NWCR to provide a venue for the discussion of updates, new developments as well as to clarify issues and other concerns about the civil registration system in the country. Questions and gray areas raised by the participants were discussed and threshed-out during the CRG Forum.
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VP Binay Leaves For Iran

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SATELLITE OFFICE
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is slated to open its first consular satellite office in Manila. To be located at the seventh floor of the newly opened Building C of SM Megamall, the DFA-National Capital Region East (DFA-NCR East) consular satellite office will have a soft opening and dry run on August 29 and 30 and on September 1. On these days, 500 applicants shall be accommodated. Beginning September 3, 1000 applicants shall be accommodated at this facility. DFA consular offices have already opened in the Pacific Mall in Mandaue, Cebu, Robinsons Star Mills Mall in San Fernando, Pampanga and Marquee Mall in Clark, Pampanga. (Roy C. Mabasa)
By ANNA LIZA T. VILLAS
FIRST COMMUNION Former Commission on Elections Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. (second from left) and his wife Cora attend the first communion of children who became his friends at the Southern Police District headquarters at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City yesterday. (Ali Vicoy)
JACKPOT UP
None of the estimated three million more or less bettors hit the P145,875,769.20 jackpot of Grand Lotto 6/55 Saturday, thus, raising to P154 million the prize for todays draw. This was learned from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), which drew the winning 6/55 combination of 39-31-46-5337-27. PCSO General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II said the draw for today is estimated to offer, depending on the sales of tickets, more or less P154 million. A total of 13 punters each will get P150,000 each for getting five of the six-number drawn combination. Meanwhile, a bettor in Cabuyao, Laguna, won P52,244,391.60 from the Friday draw of Mega Lotto 6/45. (Edd K. Usman)
Children Made Me Alive Abalos

By FRANCIS WAKEFIELD
Vice President Jejomar C. Binay is leaving for Tehran, Iran tomorrow to represent President Benigno Aquino III in the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit (NAM Summit). United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to attend the summit that will be joined in by representatives from all NAM member-states as well as associated observer countries. In Iran, Binay will also visit the Philippine embassy's welfare center and is also expected to attend the official lunch to be hosted by his Excellency Mahmood Ahmadi Nejad, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for summit delegates. Founded in September, 1961, NAM is comprised of 120 countries, apart from 19 observer countries and 10 observer organizations According to its website, NAM focuses on striving for the interests of developing countries all over the world, and now represents nearly two-thirds of UN member-countries and comprises 55 percent of the world population.
DONATION
The Philippine Embassy and the Filipino community in Paris have extended an initial donation of 2,000 euros (roughly P106,000) for the victims of the severe flooding in Metro Manila and Northern Luzon caused by heavy monsoon rains earlier this month. Philippine Ambassador to France Cristina G. Ortega recently received the donation from the Filipino Community General Assembly Core Group on behalf of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. (Roy Mabasa)
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. admitted yesterday that children living inside the Southern Police District (SPD) headquarters at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, and whom he became friends with, helped him survived his more than eight-month confinement there. In a way yes, they (children) made me alive. Otherwise, its so boring said Abalos, shortly after the mass and first communion of 20 children at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel inside the police camp. Because of them, naiwasan ko ang ma-depress dito sa loob (Yes, because of them, I avoided being depressed here). Abalos said through the childrens assistance, he became inspired to
fight loneliness while in detention. The moment depression takes hold of you, its hard to win. It will clank you out. These were the people who inspired me, Abalos said. Every time I go out, sila ang sumisigaw at kinakausap ako kahit sa umaga, about 5:30 a.m. dahil maaga ang pasok nila eh. (they call me out and talk to me in the morning, about 5:30 a.m., because they go to school early), he said. During the afternoon, Im with them (also). When they returned from school, we talk and even walk around here. Abalos said one of the reasons why the children became very close to him is because they also became inspired through the stories he has told them, including the time when he was still working as a caddie. Yes, kinikwento ko ang buhay
ko. Yung isa sa mga bata ang tatay niya caddie diyan sa Philippine Navy. Kinukwento ko na nag-caddie rin ako before. Galing din ako sa hirap, nakaahon ako dahil sa pag-aral. Hindi lang story ko, pati story nila kinikwento nila sa akin (Yes, I told them about my life. One of the children here his father is a caddie at the Philippine Navy. I told him I was also a caddie before. I came from a poor family but managed to survive through school, he said. Abalos said some of the children whom he became friends with even walk a few kilometers just to go school. He said to help the children, he has proposed to the SPD to provide them with a vehicle that will transport them whenever they go to school. Abalos said currently he has eight scholars whom he is helping with their school needs.
Five Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Arrive

By RAYMUND F. ANTONIO
Aquino Leads Heroes Day Rite

Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano will join President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III and other government officials in todays celebration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Aquino will deliver the keynote address as guest of honor. He will also lead the flag-raising and wreathlaying ceremonies. Cayetano, on the other hand, will deliver the opening remarks at the program. D e f e n s e S e c r e t a r y Vo l t a i r e Gazmin, along with foreign dignitaries, World War II veterans, and other government officials are expected to attend the event. With the theme "Pilipinong Tapat, Magiting at Makabayan: Ikaw ay Bayani sa Tuwid na Daan," the theme is meant to pay homage to Filipinos who offered their lives to bring back and preserve Philippine independence. "The sacrifices of our Filipino heroes are deeply rooted in our hearts. We remember them for their works and we continue to draw inspiration from them," Cayetano said in a statement. The Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig is a final resting place of Filipino soldiers, as well as heroes, martyrs and former top officials of the country. Among those buried in the cemetery are defenders of Bataan and Corregidor siege and Filipinos who fought during the Philippine-American War and WW II. The cemetery also houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The National Heroes Day is commemorated by virtue of Act No. 3827 enacted on October 28, 1931. The law was enacted to accord proper honor and recognition to other heroes who are not remembered with their own legal holiday. (Francis Wakefield)
D.S.T. COVERAGE
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has expanded the documentary stamp tax (DST) coverage to include previously exempt transactions as part of its wider program of increasing collections from non-traditional sources. In signing Revenue Memorandum Circular 362012, BIR Commissioner Kim S. Jacinto-Henares said documents or transactions not mentioned as exempted in the 1997 Tax Code will be required to pay the DST. These included certificates of registrations of overseas contractors, renewal of registration of overseas contractors, contractor's original license, certified true copies of license certificates. (Jun Ramirez)
Moll Competes In Miss Supranational

By ROBERT R. REQUINTINA
C.A. DECREE
The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the permanent closure of the Irisan dumpsite in Baguio City as a result of the trash slide that killed six persons last year. In a 13-page consent decree penned by Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario, the CA's Former Special Sixth Division has permanently enjoined the Baguio City local government from operating the Irisan dumpsite when it approved the motion filed by petitioner Benguet Rep. Ronald Cosalan and several other concerned individuals including national artist for visual arts Benedicto Cabrera and local officials of Baguio City led by its mayor Mauricio Domogan. (Leonard Postrado)
Elaine Kay Moll, 2012 first runnerup in the Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant, leaves today for Sopot, Poland to represent the Philippines in the 2012 Miss Supranational beauty contest on Sept. 14, 2012. It has always been my dream to represent and give honor to our country, and I am definitely ready for that, says Moll, 20, of Catarman, Northern Samar. Moll, who stands 511, is a model and student-athlete. Moll says she is excited and nervous to join the beauty pageant in Europe. I wasnt expecting that I will be sent to the Miss Supranational pageant. But Im excited, at the same time nervous. Excited because this is the first time in Europe, in Poland --and for a competition pa! Nervous din because sasali ako sa international contest.
This will be the second time Moll is competing in an international pageant. Last January, she competed in the Asia Model Awards in South Korea, prior to her stint in Bb. Pilipinas. To prepare herself for the Poland pageant, Moll says ever since we won in April, weve been in training. We go to the gym, watch our diet, do pasarela and Q&A training. She says that personality development training, photo shoots, and TV appearances, also helped her prepare for the pageant. At the recent press presentation held at the Gateway Suites, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City, Madame Stella Marquez Araneta, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. chairperson, says that the World Beauty Association, organizers of Miss Supranational contest, has been inviting the BPCI to join the international pageant for the past
three years. Poland is a beautiful country, and there is a big Filipino community there. The Miss Supranational beauty contest is an exciting pageant which we can look forward to, Mrs. Araneta says. Next year, the Miss SupranationalPhilippines title would be added as one of the major titles when the BPCI stages its annual beauty pageant. The BPCI sends delegates to prestigious beauty pageants such as Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Tourism Queen International. Asked if Moll would retain her runner-up status, with her appointment as Miss Supranational-Philippines, Araneta says: If she wins, lets see what will happen. She adds that Moll will travel to Poland alone. She says that there are still no plans for 2012 Bb. Pilipinas secondrunner up Annalie Forbes to compete in an international pageant.
Five awardees from different parts of Asia arrived in Manila yesterday for the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Awards that will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on August 31. Award foundation president Carmencita Abella met at the NAIA Dignitaries Lounge this year's Magsaysay awardees Syeda Rizwana Hasan from Bangladesh and Indian Kulandei Francis, who both arrived at 1:05 p.m. on a same flight from Singapore. Francis was accompanied by his wife Kosalay Mary while Hasan arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 together with her husband Abu Bakar Siddique. Hasan said her campaign in judicial activism, which affirms the people's right to good environment as nothing less than their right to dignity and life, is not about a fashion or western agenda. It is something that you should do for your own safety and benefit of future generation, she said. Hasan pointed out that protecting the nature is intended for one's protection, well being and survival. Francis has earned recognition from the Award foundation for his profound faith in community energies and sustained programs in economic empowerment of women. Later that day, another awardee Chen Shu-Jiu from Taiwan planed in the country onboard China Airlines Flight CI 703 followed by Dr. Yang Saing Koma of Cambodia and Indonesian Ambrosius Ruwindrijato aboard Singapore Airline Flight SQ 916. The award, equivalent to the Nobel Peace Prize, is named after former president Ramon Magsaysay, who died in a 1957 plane crash. Every year, six people or organizations are named joint winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards. In the Philippines, Romulo Davide will be honored by the Awards foundation together with the five foreign nationals for his steadfast passion in placing the power and discipline of science in the hands of Filipino farmers.
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IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS
TULARE California (AP) Much of the attention on a new U.S. immigration program that started Wednesday has focused on the hundreds of thousands of students who are in the country illegally and now have the chance at work permits and deferred deportation. But just as many young workers, especially farmworkers, could benefit as well. More than half of the 1 million young illegal immigrants eligible for the program are in the labor force, mostly working in low-wage industries, an analysis by the Migration Policy Institute shows.
Egypt Reopens Gaza Border Crossing

CAIRO (AFP) Egypt decided on Saturday to reopen a border crossing with Gaza it had mostly kept closed since a militant attack killed 16 of its soldiers on August 5, the official MENA news agency reported. It said the Rafah border crossing, the Palestinian territorys only passage which bypasses Israel, would return to opening six days a week, like before the attack. Egypt allowed only a trickle of Palestinians to use the crossing to enter Gaza after the attack in Sinai that the military said took place under the cover of mortar fire from Gaza. The attack on an army outpost came as Egypts new president, the Islamist Mohamed Morsi, was seen as making overtures to Gazas Islamist Hamas rulers, who had strained relations with his overthrown predecessor Hosni Mubarak. It prompted an unprecedented military campaign in the Sinai Peninsula, a haven for the Islamist militants believed to have carried out the attack, and a crackdown on smuggling tunnels between Egypt and Gaza. Security officials said on Saturday that military engineers have blocked 120 tunnels since the start of the operation.
PRESIDENT OBAMA President Barrack Obama speaks during an interview with Bell Feller, of the Associated Press at the White House, Thursday, August 23, 2012, in Washington. Obama talked about the Presidential Race and Republican Challenger Mitt Romney in the exclusive AP interview before he headed off to a long weekend with his family at Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat in the Maryland Mountains. His comments come ahead of the GOP convention opening on August 27, in Tampa, Florida. (AP)
DISSIDENT RELEASED
HAVANA (AFP) Leading Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas told AFP Saturday he had been released after being detained 40 hours earlier, following an argument with agents guarding his home. Farinas said he was released at around 8:15 am, in a telephone interview from his home in the central city of Santa Clara. The police were ''good, very professional,'' added the activist, who has gone on hunger strike about two dozen times against the regime.
Twitter Shakes Up US Election Campaign

WASHINGTON (AFP) Will tweets make the difference in the 2012 US presidential election? Twitter and other social media are being used by candidates to energize supporters, raise funds and shift the focus of the public debate for what some call the nation's first ''social election'' in November. Twitter has the potential ''to sway the national narrative,'' said Zach Green, head of the media consultancy 140Elect, which advises candidates on how to use Twitter. Because Twitter democratizes the delivery of information, tweets can help a candidate by getting out a message that might not be seen on traditional media like newspapers and television. ''Twitter is a way of injecting a message into the national conversation... before anyone writes the story you can get your side out there,'' Green told AFP . ''You can also go around the national discussion because Twitter allows candidates to reach their constituencies without a gatekeeper.'' Tony Fratto, a former White House and US Treasury spokesman in the George W. Bush administration who is now a partner in the consulting firm Hamilton Place Strategies, said Twitter can be a game-changer. ''It has made it possible for campaigns to immediately communicate with large numbers of potential voters in about the cheapest way you can imagine,'' Fratto said. ''Not only can you impress a message on millions of people, but you can respond to charges quickly. In the old days, you would have someone put a television ad, and it would take time to write a press release or produce an ad'' to counter that, he said. ''With Twitter, the moment the charge or a critical ad or news report hits you are in a position to respond in your own voice immediately and to generate responses from your supporters.'' President Barack Obama has a huge head start on Republican rival Mitt Romney on Twitter. The incumbent has some 18.7 million Twitter followers to fewer than 900,000 for Romney. Green's analysis shows Obama tweets 10 times more often as Romney, and gets additional support on Twitter from his campaign. But Romney's tweets are more often shared and retweeted, suggesting his supporters are more ''engaged,'' said Green. Jeanette Castillo, a Florida State University professor specializing in digital media, said Romney has more money and support from political action committees, ''so I'm watching to see how much the social media capital is worth.'' ''The extent to which it mobilizes people and gets them out will be interesting to watch,'' Castillo said. In the 2008 election, Twitter was just getting started and had a limited impact, Castillo noted, because it had fewer users; mainly younger people, and was not as important for news media.
QUEBEC ELECTIONS
MONTREAL (AFP) It may be the worst election in 145 years for Quebec's ruling federalist Liberals, according to a new poll Saturday that showed separatists holding steady in first place in the Canadian province. With ten days to go before the September 4 legislative vote, ''it is still a three-way battle,'' according to analyst Jean-Mark Leger. Premier Jean Charest's Liberals had fallen all the way to third place, with just 27 percent of support from prospective voters, according to the survey of nearly 2,000 people taken on August 23-24.
Breivik Imprisoned
OSLO (AFP) With Anders Behring Breivik sent to prison, Norway now turns its attention to the lessons to be learned from the massacre with the prime minister launching the process when he appears before parliament on Tuesday. The Scandinavian country closed a tragic chapter Friday when an Oslo court sentenced Breivik to Norway's maximum sentence 21 years in prison, to be extended if he is still considered a threat to society for the July 2011 bombing and shooting frenzy that left 77 people dead. ''Never has the word relief been uttered as often in a courtroom as after the verdict yesterday,'' the Aftenposten newspaper said in an editorial on Saturday. That feeling was shared by the survivors of the Utoeya island shooting spree, where the 33-year-old rightwing extremist spent more than an hour gunning down 69 people, mostly teenagers, after he killed eight people in a van bombing outside the government offices in Oslo.
TYPHOON APPROACHES
TOKYO (AP) The strongest typhoon to approach Okinawa in several years was bearing down on the southern Japanese island on Sunday as officials warned residents to stay indoors and take the utmost precaution to ensure their families' safety. Slow-moving Typhoon Bolaven was centered about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Okinawa and was expected to pass over the island Sunday evening, dumping as much as 500 millimeters (20 inches) of rain over a 24hour period, weather officials said. The typhoon was packing extremely strong gusts reaching 250-kilometers-per-hour (155-miles-per-hour), which could knock over telephone poles and even overturn cars, public broadcaster NHK warned. Waves could top 12 meters (13 yards), it said.
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ALEPPO SIEGE A Syrian man smokes a cigarette sitting next to the rubble of a damaged mosque in the city of Azaz, on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, Wednesday, August 22, 2012. (AP)
PARLIAMENT REPAIRS
LONDON (AFP) Britain's iconic Houses of Parliament in London could close for up to five years while essential repairs are carried out, The Sunday Times newspaper said. The broadsheet said several options were on the table while the plumbing and electrics are refurbished and the building is purged of asbestos, including leaving the Palace of Westminster for good. ''Officials are undertaking an initial study into options for the longterm upkeep of the palace,'' a spokesman for parliament's lower House of Commons told the weekly.
Snipers Versus Tanks In Aleppo

ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) In Aleppo's Mashhad neighborhood, rebels man a series of sniping positions, eyeing the government forces and their tank just 50 meters (yards) up a sniper alley from behind a short wall of sandbags. There are other tanks nearby, and when they fire the boom reverberates through otherwise quiet streets almost empty of civilians. The fighters spot a young boy carrying belongings wrapped in a blanket as he approaches the sniper alley, and call out to him. ''Hey you, boy, stop right there!'' one fighter shouts. The boy freezes, standing by a smoldering pile of rubbish, then dashes across the alley at the rebels' signal. They stop him as he arrives safely on the other side, suspicious that he could be a spotter for the government forces nearby. They ask him what he is doing and what he is carrying. He loosens the knot tying the blanket together to reveal a pile of clothes and bedsheets. ''My family has all left the neighborhood, I just came back to get us some things,'' he says, before the rebels send him on his way again. The fighting in the neighborhood is sporadic, incoming sniper fire followed by the cracks of returning outgoing gunshots. At one point the rebels decide to send a group across the sniper alley, so their comrades open covering fire and spent bullet casings fly up into the air and onto the pavement as three men dash across the street. Their mission is to detonate a mine the rebels say was left behind by government forces, both to prevent anyone else from driving over it and to scare the other side a little too. ''Get back, get back,'' they shout, before a loud explosion sounds, sending dust and shrapnel metres into the air and prompting chants of ''God is greatest'' from the rebels.
TAMPA, Florida (AFP) US authorities are braced for violent protests ahead of the Republican presidential nominating convention that nominally kicks off in Tampa, Florida on Monday. CNN obtained a copy of an alert from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warning that anarchists may be plotting violence at the event formally crowning Mitt Romney as President Barack Obama's challenger. Thousands of demonstrators are expected to converge on this Gulf coast city including a large contingent from the Occupy Movement that bunkered down for months last year in scores of parks and other sites across the country. Due to Tropical Storm Isaac, the convention will nominally open Monday and then immediately adjourn to reconvene on Tuesday, when the weather is expected to clear up.
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GR E E N V I L L E , M i s s i s s i p p i ( A P ) A n o t h e r d a y, a n o t h e r sandbar to clear on the droughthit Mississippi River. It's become a routine as the harshest dry spell in decades in the heart of the US farming region has sent waters in the country's most important river worryingly low. Shallow spots have already shut down the Mississippi at times this year, and the US Army Corps of Engineers has asked to close it again for about 12 hours on Monday, this time for dredging near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Mississippi is one of the most vital routes for commerce in the country, and it is fed by the third-largest watershed in the world; a large chunk of the US and part of Canada. In a good year, barges can ship up to 500 million tons of goods up and down the river. That includes 60 percent of the grain grown in the US, said Bob Anderson, a spokesman for the corps. One estimate put barge industry losses at $1 billion the last time the river was this low, in 1988. Any time a section of the river closes temporarily; as it has several times in August, or barges have to carry lighter loads of grain, there's the potential for affecting consumers at home and overseas. That's why dredges, which knock down shallow spots and clear the shipping channel, are so vital.
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What Happens To Immigrant Children?

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) Alexis Molina was just 10 years old when his mother was abruptly cut out of his life and his carefree childhood unraveled overnight. ``She went for her papers,'' he says. `Ànd she never came back.'' Alexis' father, Rony Molina, a landscaper, was born in Guatemala but has lived here for 12 years and is an American citizen. Alexis, now 11, and his 8-year-old brother, Steve, are Americans, too. So is their 19year-old stepsister, Evelin. But their mother, Sandra, who lived here illegally, was deported to Guatemala a year and a half ago. ``How can my country not allow a mother to be with her children, especially when they are so young and they need her,'' Rony Molina asks, `ànd especially when they are Americans?'' It's a question thousands of other families are wrestling with as a record number of deportations means record numbers of American children being left without a parent despite President Barack Obama's promise that his administration would focus on removing only criminals. Nearly 45,000 such parents were removed in the first six months of this year, says the federal department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). At least 5,100 US citizen children in 22 states live in foster care, according to an estimate by the Applied Research Center, a New York-based advocacy organization, which first reported on such cases last year. And an unknown number of those children are being put up for adoption against the wishes of their parents, who, once deported, are often helpless to fight when a US judge decides that their children are better off here. `Ì had no idea what was happening,'' says Janna Hakim of the morning in 2010 when a loud knocking at her Brooklyn apartment door jolted her awake. It was the first Friday of Ramadan, and her Palestinian mother, Faten, was in the kitchen baking the pastries she sold to local stores. Janna, then 16, and her siblings were all born here. None knew that their mother was in the US illegally; or that a deportation order from years earlier meant she could be whisked away by ICE agents and her family's comfortable New York life could come crashing to a halt. `Ì am not a criminal. I am the mother of American children and they need me, especially the younger ones,'' she cried over the phone from Ramallah, where she is living with her own mother after 20 years away. ``How can a country break up families like this?'' Critics say the parents are to blame for entering the country illegally in the first place.
We greet the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and its Board of Commissioners, headed by its Chairperson, Dr. Maria Serena I. Diokno, and Board Members Fe Buenaventura-Mangahas, Dr. Rene R. Escalante, Dr. Ferdinand C. Llanes, and Dr. Abraham P. Sakili and other Officers, in their continuing effort of preserving the memory of our national heroes. CONGRATULATIONS AND MABUHAY!
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MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012
WE CELEBRATE NATIONAL HEROES DAY
ODAY, the nation celebrates National Heroes Day (Araw ng Kagitingan). This annual event acknowledges the contributions of all the men and women (known and unknown) who dedicated their lives and work for Philippine freedom and development. National Heroes Day was initially celebrated on November 30 which coincides with the Birth Anniversary of Andres C. Bonifacio, Founder of the Katipunan. By virtue of Proclamation No. 295 signed in 2011, National Heroes Day is now celebrated every fourth Monday of August. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines, which leads this years celebration, will be joined by other government agencies and nongovernment organizations in its various activities. Highlights of the event will be wreath-laying ceremonies at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, at 8 a.m. today. The activity will be replicated nationwide in various cities and municipalities. The Department of Education is encouraging all public and private schools to highlight the courage and patriotism of our national heroes in
their classroom discussions and other related activities in subject areas such as Sibika at Kultura, Hekasi, Araling Panlipunan, Values Education, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health, Filipino, and English. Teachers have been conducting classroom essay writing, drawing, storytelling, and oratorical contests and debates, showcasing values, heroism, nationalism, patriotism and love of country which were exhibited by the heroes during trying periods of this country. As we celebrate National Heroes Day, let us remember the heroes who are not with us anymore, let us honor our modern-day heroes, including our Overseas Filipino Workers. We greet the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and its Board of Commissioners, headed by its Chairperson, Dr. Maria Serena I. Diokno, and Board Members Fe Buenaventura-Mangahas, Dr. Rene R. Escalante, Dr. Ferdinand C. Llanes, and Dr. Abraham P Sakili and other . Officers, in their continuing effort of preserving the memory of our national heroes. CONGRATULATIONS AND MABUHAY!
ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, AT WORK, FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF FILIPINO PEOPLE.
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WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD

By AMBASSADOR JOSE A. ZAIDE
DENUNCIATION OF THE SCRIBES, PHARISEES

ESUS said, Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You traverse sea and land to make one convert, and when that happens you make him a child of Gehenna twice as much as yourselves.
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S a retired senior citizen who cant add to or subtract from this planets population, nor do good or harm to RH Bill, I can speak dispassionately (accent on that) on the subject. Fr. Ramon Villarin, SJ, President of the Ateneo de Manila, said that the university has never changed its stand against the artificial contraception measure, Together with our leaders in the Catholic Church, the Ateneo de Manila University does not support the passage of House Bill 4244. On the 159 Ateneo professors endorsement of the RH bill, he said, As many of these leaders have pointed out, the present form of the proposed bill contains provisions that could be construed to threaten constitutional rights as well as to weaken commonly shared human and spiritual values. Despite their differences, Villarin appreciates their social compassion and intellectual efforts, and urge[s] them to continue in their discernment of the common good. By definition, Fr. Villarin, as president of a Catholic university, has his role cut out to uphold the position of the CBCP in consonance with the tenets of the Church. Just like the exchange between Winston Churchill and Lady Nancy Astor Lady Astor to Churchill: If you were my husband, Id poison your tea. Churchill to Lady Astor: Madam, if you were my wife, Id drink it. It is misplaced for RH Bill proponents to pour ad hominem arguments and to inveigh the sins of Padre Damaso, the excesses of the Crusade, the blindness of the Church against Galieo, the Inquisition, etc, on the Good father and my alma mater. Did CBCP say that those teaching students concepts contrary to Church teachings should be fired for heresy? Or was it Justice Cuevas saying, only hearsay? Only on matters of faith or dogma might the church, speaking excathedra, declare one anathema.
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Woe to you, blind guides, who say, If one swears by the temple, it means nothing, but if one swears by the gold of the temple, one is obligated. Blind fools, which is greater, the gold, or the temple that made the gold sacred? And you say, If one swears by the altar, it
means nothing, but if one swears by the gift on the altar, one is obligated. You blind ones, which is greater, the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? One who swears by the altar swears by it and all that is upon it; one who swears by the temple swears by it and by Him who dwells in it; one who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by Him who is seated on it.
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By ATTY. IGNACIO R. BUNYE
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LAUNCHES ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE
HE Department of Health (DOH), together with the Universal Health Care Study Group (UHC-SG) of the University of the Philippines and the Asia 21 Young Leaders' Initiative Philippines, recently launched the "Secretary's Cup," a series of events that aim to show to the Filipino people what Universal Health Care is all about and its impact on the lives of
the Filipinos. The Secretary's Cup, which will run until February, 2013, features talks from former Secretaries of Health on the challenges and issues that need to be examined
exhaustively. Town hall meetings will also be held in various parts of the country, giving everyone the opportunity to speak his mind on his own health concerns in the presence of the DOH officials and other health decision-makers. The UHC, also referred to as Kalusugang Pangkalahatan, was
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By Atty. RENE ESPINA Former Senator
FEW days ago a Cebu daily newspaper reported that: The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said that Ameril Umbra Kato, leader of the MILF break away group Bangsa Moro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) suffered a hypertensive stroke in October. The residents of Datu Unsay saw that he was very frail and weak. And when he was reading his prepared speech
he could hardly be heard. They further said that the 75-year-old Kato could neither stand nor walk without the help of two aides. He was also reported to have suffered a heart attack. Due to Katos sickness, his right-
hand man Muhammed Ali Tambako, also a Maguindanaoan, had assumed the leadership of BIFF even before the new attacks were launched on August 5 and 11 against the towns of Datu Unsay, Shariff Agwak, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Datu Hofer, and Guindulungan in Maguindanao. Tambako who studied Islamic theology in Saudi Arabia in the 1970s as
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TRAVAILS OF BEING IN GOVERNMENT

By MELITO SALAZAR JR.
HE demise of DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo brings back memories of the hardships and risks of answering the Presidents call to serve in government. Yet while in service, these are hardly in your consciousness as your mind and body are preoccupied with coping and meeting the challenges of your particular sphere of responsibilities. At your level (cabinet or sub-cabinet) in
the government hierarchy, one is like a 7-11 or a Jollibee, open to your constituents on a 24-hour basis. Yo u t r y t o make the most of the precious hours for the family and when unable, try to spend quality time but you know
that it is never enough. I remember going abroad on a week-long vacation with my wife Amy but upon arriving in the place to be asked by the embassy officials, who got wind of my presence, if I could join a number of meetings and one or two speaking engagements. Dont they realize we were on vacation? was my wifes question. However, knowing how
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AIRPORT STANCHIONS
By FLORO L. MERCENE
BIQUITOUS and obtrusive in a good way thats how those upright stainless steel pillars called stanchions govern the life of people whenever they are required to line up and put a semblance of order in an otherwise chaotic situation. Stanchions can be found where people congregate. In airport terminals, shopping malls, cinemas, sport
stadiums, parking lots, on red carpets where some very important person is being welcomed coming down from an airplane or departing for parts unknown. Stanchions are vertical posts
sometimes inserted into the ground or simply put down on the floor and God knows where they are needed to induce orderly behavior. Sometimes, they are also referred to as balusters. Usually about three-feet high, stanchions are sometimes linked with velvet ropes or a thin ribbon of
HE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have issued a joint warning against illegal schemes proliferating in todays financial markets. These shady activities, according to the BSP and SEC, include schemes involving foreign currency trading transactions. Any solicitation to engage in foreign currency trading and to commit funds for this purpose should be considered with extreme care and caution, the government agencies said in an advisory. The advisory listed the following precautions that an interested investor should consider before placing his or her funds with any foreign currency trading company: * Stay away from opportunities that sound too good to be true. Get-rich-quick schemes tend to be fraudulent. * Avoid any company that guarantees large profits or promises little or no financial risk. In many cases, claims of large profits or minimal risks tend to be false. Normally, the higher the promised return, the higher the risks involved. Be suspicious of companies that downplay risks or state that written disclosure statements are only routine formalities imposed by the government. * Do not trade on margin unless you understand what it means. Certain foreign exchange transactions can make you responsible for losses that greatly exceed any amount you deposited. Do not trade on margin unless you are also prepared to accept losses that exceed the margin amounts you paid. In case of doubt, consult with reputable investment advisers/consultants and/or financial planners. * Be cautious of sending or transferring cash on the Internet, by mail or otherwise. Be especially alert to the dangers of trading online. While it can be very easy to transfer funds online, it will often be impossible to get refunds. * Be wary of companies that offer currency trading online but do not provide information about their company (e.g. office address or other information identifying their nationality, contact numbers and other relevant data) on their website. Be aware that if you transfer funds to those foreign/offshore firms, it may be very difficult or impossible to recover your funds. * Do not deal with individuals or companies who refuse to give you their background.
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REMARKABLE REMARKS
By ELINANDO B. CINCO
PREPARE EARLY
By LESLEY WROUGHTON
JUDICIAL REFORMS
By FRED M. LOBO
EWS events last week were full of meaningful quotations dished out by an amalgam of personalities. Here are some that found their way to the print media: Why not aim to deliver homes in a safe environment that will not be washed away by floods? Vice President Jejomar Binay, in a statement to members of socialized housing developers national convention Muntinlupa City. Fear no more, sir. President Noy will soon select a workable permanent solution, out of a few submitted by experts, now on the drawing boards, for the recurring flooding,
ASHINGTON, DC, U n i t e d States (Reuters) Global financial lenders are advising countries to prepare for the possibility of higher food bills in the coming months, but for the moment the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank see few signs of a widespread food price crisis like in 200708. The worst drought in half a century in the United States and poor crops from the Black Sea bread basket have lifted prices of corn, wheat, and soybeans. The price of rice a staple food in Asia and parts of Africa has so far been unaffected. We are not saying that we anticipate a major crisis at this
RESIDENT Aquino III appoints Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Punzalan Aranal Sereno as the first woman Chief Justice. Aquino and Sereno both make history. Congrats to the new lady CJ! *** Sereno, in an interview, expresses gratitude for her appointment, saying, First of all, I give all the glory to God. To the President, I thank you very much. Glory to God, thanks to the President is an example of fair judgment.
ALL CITIZENS AND OFFICIALS SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER THE NATIONAL INTEREST IS ABOVE ALL PERSONAL AND OTHER INTERESTS.
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macho. In the Old Testament, women could not bear witness or give testimony since it required taking an oath and giving testimony holding onto ones tetes. (Ask Snopes the origin of the word testimony). Which must be why, as double insurance, lawyer Tapsilog Topacio bet his balls that his client, if allowed to depart, would return. Indira Gandhis son Sanjay Gandhi ran a national vasectomy program to control Indias exponential population growth. It was successful throughout the subcontinent and daily operations were conducted in the open at railroad stations with the government offering transistor radios (a novelty at the time) after the operation. But the program collapsedand riots broke out in some places when they ran out of transistor radios. FEEDBACK: jaz_aide@ yahoo.com
As the storm brews, we see the women as victims. No one points to the menas perpetrators. The late Agriculture Secretary Roberto Bobot Sebastian showed us a laboratory experiment where he neutered the pests and released them in the wild in order to control and neutralize the pestilence on banana plantations. That worked very well so much so that the insecticide importers lobbied against Secretary Sebastian. There is a group of liberated men and women pushing for alternative family planning method composed of Virgilio, Andy, Sylvia, Eddie, Caloy, Toni, Oca, Mario, and Yolly whose NGO is better known by their acronym VASECTOMY. But men wont submit to this method of emasculation. So they make their womenfolk bear the burden. If men bore 9 months pregnancy, they would probably be less
CODE BLUE Leptospirosis patients rest on beds laid along the corridor of the San Lazaro Hospital in Sta. Cruz, Manila, while the Department of Health is now on code blue alert in Metro Manila and areas of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela. (Jacqueline Hernandez)
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Famous lost...
edged in a rare interview in 1999 that he didn't hear himself say it either when he listened to the transmission from the moon landing. The a was intended, Armstrong said. I thought I said it. I can't hear it
when I listen on the radio reception here on Earth, so I'll be happy if you just put it in parentheses. Although no one heard the a, some research backs Armstrong. (AP)
Giant Leap...
has died. He was 82. Armstrong died Saturday following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures, a statement from his family said. It didn't say where he died. Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon July 20, 1969, capping the most daring of the 20th century's scientific expeditions. His first words after setting foot on the surface are etched in history books and in the memories of those who heard them in a live broadcast. That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind, Armstrong said. In those first few moments on the moon, during the climax of a heated space race with the then-Soviet Union, Armstrong stopped in what he called a tender moment and left a patch to commemorate NASA astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts who had died in action. It was special and memorable, but it was only instantaneous because there was work to do, Armstrong told an Australian television interviewer this year. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent nearly three hours walking on the lunar surface, collecting samples, conducting experiments and taking photographs. The sights were simply magnificent, beyond any visual experience that I had ever been exposed to, Armstrong once said. The moonwalk marked America's victory in the Cold War space race that began Oct. 4, 1957, with the launch of the Soviet Union's Sputnik 1, a satellite that sent shock waves around the world. An estimated 600 million people a fifth of the world's population watched and listened to the moon landing, the largest audience for any single event in history. Parents huddled with their children in front of the family television, mesmerized. Farmers abandoned their nightly milking duties, and motorists pulled off the highway and checked into motels just to watch on TV. Although he had been a Navy fighter pilot, a test pilot for NASA's forerunner and an astronaut, Armstrong never allowed himself to be caught up in the celebrity and glamour of the space program. I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer, he said in February 2000 in one of his rare public appearances. And I take a substantial amount of pride in the accomplishments of my profession. Rice University historian Douglas Brinkley, who interviewed Armstrong
for oral histories for NASA, said Armstrong fit every requirement the space agency needed for the first man to walk on the moon, especially because of his engineering skills and the way he handled celebrity by shunning it. I think his genius was in his reclusiveness, said Brinkley. He was the ultimate hero in an era of corruptible men. A man who kept away from cameras, Armstrong went public in 2010 with his concerns about President Barack Obama's space policy that shifted attention away from a return to the moon and emphasized private companies developing spaceships. In a statement issued by the White House, Obama said Armstrong was one of the greatest of American heroes, not just of his time, but of all time. Armstrong's modesty and selfeffacing manner never faded. When he appeared in Dayton, Ohio, in 2003 to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight, he bounded onto a stage before 10,000 people. But he spoke for only a few seconds, did not mention the moon and quickly ducked out of the spotlight. He later joined former astronaut and Sen. John Glenn to lay wreaths on the graves of airplane inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright. Glenn introduced Armstrong and noted it was 34 years to the day that Armstrong had walked on the moon. Thank you, John. Thirty-four years? Armstrong quipped, as if he hadn't given it a thought. At another joint appearance, the two embraced and Glenn commented: To this day, he's the one person on Earth, I'm truly, truly envious of. Armstrong's moonwalk capped a series of accomplishments that included piloting the X-15 rocket plane and making the first space docking during the Gemini 8 mission, which included a successful emergency splashdown. In the years afterward, Armstrong retreated to the quiet of the classroom and his Ohio farm. Aldrin said in his book Men from Earth that Armstrong was one of the quietest, most private men he had ever met. At the time of the flight's 40th anniversary, Armstrong again was low-key, telling a gathering that the space race was the ultimate peaceful competition: USA versus USSR. It did allow both sides to take the high road, with the objectives of science and learning and exploration. Glenn said Saturday that Armstrong had had a number of close calls in his career. He recalled how Armstrong had just 15 seconds to 35 seconds of fuel remaining when
ficers of the armed forces. Defense Secretar y Voltaire Gazmin graced the joint graduation ceremony, along with AFP Chief of Staff General Jessie D. Dellosa. Gazmin, Dellosa, and the Major Service commanders also facilitated the awarding of the Secretary of National Defense Saber, the CSAFP Medal and Plaque, and the Major Service Commander and Flag Officer, and Command Awards to the top graduates of each class. During the ceremony, the Adjutant General, Brigadier General Rolando B. Jungco read the commissionship order to the candidates, officially making them members of the regular force of the AFP . The candidates also took their oath as commissioned officers of the AFP, followed by their induction to the Officer Candidate School
Alumni Association. The officer candidate schools established in the three Major Services train civilians and enlisted personnel who are baccalaureate degree holders to be future members of the AFP regular force. The one-year course prepares an officer candidate with a rank of Probationary Second Lieutenant and Probationary Ensign to be mentally, physically, and emotionally fit to earn a commission as an officer in the Army, Air Force, and Navy. In his speech during the ceremony, Gazmin quoted a message from the President and AFP Commander-in-Chief Benigno S. Aquino III, as he stated: You carry on your shoulders the task of ensuring the rule of law not for the interest of the few but for the betterment of our people. I know that you left
the private sector and joined the service, not to bask in power but to uphold the integrity but more importantly to herald hope in communities devastated by strife and misunderstanding. Dellosa, for his part, told the graduates: Youve made the choice of joining the military service, and now you are reaping the fruits of 48 weeks of hard labor. I express my congratulations for this very significant achievement in your life, along with the confidence that you will continue to follow the tradition of excellence and selfless service of the AFP . The hard work that you have invested in accomplishing the pre-entry courses will surely lead to a very fulfilling opportunity to serve your country and your fellow Filipinos. I hope that you will live up to the expectations attached in your designations as new commissioned officers of the AFP Dellosa , added.
Bongat as pallbearers. When Jesse was still alive, he would always say that if he dies, he wants to be cremated, Mrs. Robredo said. So most probably we will be following his wishes. She said they may provide a place where people, especially Naga residents, can regularly visit and honor her husbands memory. The Robredo family turned down offers for a burial place at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City. We will be dong him a disservice if he is not buried here, said Leni. President Benigno S. Aquino and the Cabinet gathered early Sunday morning in Malacanang the departure honors for Robredo. A 19-gun salute marked the Palaces final sendoff for Robredo. Top politicians, community workers, and ordinary folk paid their final respects to Robredo at the Palace last Friday. Cabinet members hailed his tsinelas leadership during a memorial service Saturday night. The President and the cabinet did not join the convoy to Villamor Airbase in Pasay City but are expected to attend Robredos state funeral in Naga on Tuesday. In a statement yesterday, the BJMP described Robredo as a real statesman, so rare in the world of politics and governance. Robredo was the only DILG chief in the history of the country who had taken pains in personally meeting with BJMP jail wardens just to emphasize that Kung ano ang para sa inmates, ibigay sa inmates (What is due to inmates should be given to the inmates.), the statement said. To ensure transparency and accountability in jails, Robredo kept a close watch on the BJMPs procurement of firepower, prisoner vans, and other equipment for logistical upgrade, BJMP said. Such leadership was a motivation to the entire team. It was the kind that shamed deadwoods in our ranks, making everyone perform beyond his mark. He also made sure that our human resource got the much needed morale boost. He regularly met with BJMP leaders to discuss not only jail matters but also personnel concerns and updates, said the BJMP (Genalyn D. . Kabiling and Czarina Nicole O. Ong)
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limousine for the ride to Naga City Hall. Hundreds of cyclists wearing yellow shirts escorted the limousine. Robredo used to tour the citys streets on his mountain bike. Along Maharlika Highway in Pili town, hundreds of residents waved yellow ribbons, shot pictures and video footages using cellular phones as the entourage passed by. Motorists and drivers of public utility vehicles honked their horns while local folk showered the limousine with confetti and yellow flowers. Pogi began as a word leveled on Robredo by his political rivals here. It later became the popular moniker of the man who served as mayor for 19 years here. The criticism on him before is papogi because he would always be there from a fire incident to a simple clean up drive in the City, said a local journalist. But over the years, people loved him for that until he was fondly called Pogi. Even Robredo appeared to have liked the nickname. He would acknowledge and respond when he is
called Pogi by residents here, said Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado. Bordado said Robredo used to be called Rambo, from the hit Sylvester Stallone movie about a fearless soldier who does not back out on challenges against him, even if it would mean putting his life at risk. He was called that because like Rambo, Secretary Robredo would fearlessly and aggressively push to implement what he believe is good for the Naguenos, said Bordado. And it paid off. Robredo was able to revive a moribund Naga City in the 1990s, Bordado said. The convoy passed by the Robredo house on Bulusan Street before proceeding to City Hall. Robredos body was never taken inside the house, having been brought directly to the Archbishops Palace Tuesday last week, or more than 12 hours after it was retrieved from the plane that crashed in Masbate City August 18. At City Hall, a police band played Nearer My God to Thee as the casket was led inside, with six officials from the Naga City led by Mayor John
he landed on the moon. He called Armstrong's skill and dedication just exemplary. Derek Elliott, curator of the Smithsonian Institution's US Air and Space Museum from 1982 to 1992, said the moonwalk probably marked the high point of space exploration. The fact that we were able to see it and be a part of it means that we are in our own way witnesses to history, he said. The 1969 landing met an audacious deadline that President John F. Kennedy had set in May 1961, shortly after Alan Shepard became the first American in space with a 15-minute suborbital flight. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri A. Gagarin had orbited the Earth and beaten the US into space the previous month. I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to
Earth, Kennedy had said. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important to the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish. The end-of-decade goal was met with more than five months to spare. Houston: Tranquility Base here, Armstrong radioed after the spacecraft settled onto the moon. The Eagle has landed. Roger, Tranquility, the Houston staffer radioed back. We copy you on the ground. You've got a bunch of guys about to turn blue. We're breathing again. Thanks a lot. The third astronaut on the mission, Michael Collins, circled the moon in the mother ship Columbia while Armstrong and Aldrin went to the moon's surface. Collins told NASA on Saturday that he will miss Armstrong terribly, spokesman Bob Jacobs tweeted.
Luzon News
LUZON NEWSBITS
P.C.A.M. ELECTS ITS NEW LEADERS
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan Dr. Robin B. Navarro, leading practitioner of cellular medicine in the country, was elected president of the Philippine College for the Advancement of Medicine (PCAM). Navarro who has developed a rapid management of diseases known as cellular and biochemical medicine patterned after Dr. Schuessler of Germany, succeeded Dr. Jaime Galvez-Tan who now sits as member of PCAMs Board of Directors. Others elected were Jaime Dy-Liatco, DMM, vice president; Fe Jocelyn Merced, MD, treasurer; Erwin Torres, ND, PRO; Rosario Acosta, MD; Elizabeth Micaller, ND; Jaime Galvez Tan, MD; Jose Bernardo, MD, and Raul Cruz, Manuel Kiok and Victor Chua, board of trustees. (Liezle Basa Iigo)
By LIEZLE BASA IIGO and ANTHONY GIRON
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LGUs Adhere To Robredos Standard

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan/ TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite/ SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union/ MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan Seven provincial governments in Luzon have vowed to continue what is now a new tradition of politics that of good governance as advocated by the late Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jessie M. Robredo. It will be recalled that seven of the 10 Top Performing Provinces for 2011 are in Luzon, under a DILG-administered Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS) which ranks local government units (LGUs) from 1 as the lowest to 5 as the highest level of performance. They are La Union, 2nd place with an LPGMS ranking of 4.89; Cavite, 3rd place (4.88); Pangasinan 4th place (4.87); Mountain Province 6th place (4.855); Albay 7th place (4.839); Bulacan 8th place (4.836); Rizal ninth (4.832); and Ilocos Norte 10th place (4.828). Among these provincial governments, La Union, Cavite, Albay, and Ilocos Norte were lauded by the DILG for being consistent top performers since the LPGMS was instituted by Robredo in 2009. The LGPMS is a self-assessment, management and development tool that enables local governments determine their state of development using four aspects of governance and development indicators: Administrative governance; social governance; economic governance; and environmental governance. Yesterday, Gov. Amado T. Espino said Pangasinan will continuously strive for excellence to attain its mission to be No. 1 as the best place to live, work, invest and raise a family and thanked Robredo for the inspiration he left to Pangasinenses to achieve a clearer and cleaner perspective of genuine public service based on integrity and transparency. Pangasinan had perfect scores of 5.00 both in development planning and human resource management assessment by the DILG. In Cavite, Governor Jonvic Remulla and other officials thanked Robredo for recognizing Cavite and its leaders efforts in providing the best public service with the DILG awards conferred on the province; the component city of Tagaytay, 5th place with a LPGMS ranking of 4.87; and the municipalities of Carmona, 2nd place (4.9), and Bacoor, 9th place (4.822). Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado of Bulacan also underscored the need for good governance and applied it as one of the answers to better environmental management as called for by the times in the midst of the harsh effects of climate change. Rallying leaders of government and various sectors, Sy-Alvarado cited Bulacans reputation of being one of the DILGs top performers as the vehicle for a cooperative effort to protect the environment and make livelihood an activity that ensures sustainability for the surroundings. This principle has also been espoused by Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO) Chief Rustico Teddy De Belen who said over the weekend: If all of the elected leaders a re pr o t e ct ing re lig io u sly t he environment, they are the good leaders that are really sacrificing the livelihood of the people, but if they (leaders) allow the unabated quarrying and mining, they are the leaders of nothing but environment destroyers. LGPMS topnotchers do not only earn the distinction of being among the best performing LGUs but they will also have a greater chance to be nominated to the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi, which is being conferred to LGUs that advances the tenets of good governance based on certain criteria, including the LGPMS. The DILGs Full Disclosure Policy under the LGPMS and Gawad Pamana ng Lahi and Seal of Good Housekeeping Awards, which are given to deserving LGUs, are all a braincild of the late Secretary. (With reports from Freddie G. Lazaro and Freddie C. Velez) thing for him and for the country, he will accept. Honestly, Im looking forward to private life since Im terming out. I wont ask for anything from the President and neither will I expect anything. But if the President requests me to do something for him and for the country then Id gladly help. Mabuting sundalo po ako (Im a good soldier), he said. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., who heads the reorganized Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is the DILG officer-in-charge. concretely bring real reforms to the judiciary especially those who have less in life, Olalia said. We hope she will have the vision and use her unique position and chance to move the people to seek succor from a Court that should be fair and just and that will put a powerful and mighty in place. Else, it would be an unspeakable tragedy of its own, he added. Meantime, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said she expects a smoother relationship between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the SC under Sereno. De Lima, speaking to reporters after the departure honors for the late Secretary Jesse Robredo in the Palace, said there must be partnership and cooperation between the two institutions to strengthen the justice system in the country. De Lima likewise hailed Sereno as an excellent choice as the countrys new Chief Justice. Shes brilliant. Shes very efficient. Because she is young, she has 18 years in the Court, she has all the time and all opportunity to put in the needed reforms in the judiciary, to inject dynamism and vision, she said. De Lima was excluded in the JBC list of nominees for Chief Justice due to pending disbarment cases against her. She protested that she was singled out in the unfair selection process but eventually respected the decision of the council. (With reports from Charissa M. Luci, Anna Liza T. Villas, and Francis T. Wakefield)
PEACE OFFICERS
OLONGAPO CITY, Zambales Peace officers patrolling this citys night entertainment centers were lauded yesterday by their chief, Senior Superintendent Christopher E. Tambungan, for ensuring security in leisure spots and helping boost local tourism. Tambungan cited the efforts of the team of Sr. Inspector Gerald Fernandez who apprehended and disarmed 27-year-old Ryan R. Feria inside a club here shortly after midnight on Saturday. Feria, who introduced himself as a military agent, could not show documents that he is licensed to carry a .45-caliber gun in public, Fernandez said. (Franco G. Regala)
BANAMOS POSTPONED
LOS BAOS, Laguna The upcoming Banamos Festival has been postponed by the local government due to the recent floods that affected hundreds of families, here. Mayor Anthony Genuino has decided to postpone the holding of 11th Banamos festival which was scheduled for September 14-20 due to anticipation of inclement weather in the next few months. Meantime, the mayor called for a collective effort to extend assistance to those badly hit by recent flooding. (Ferdinand F. Castro)
VINTAGE CANNONS These antique cannons displayed on Baluarte Wildlife Park ground in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur capture the attention of a local tourist. These five pieces of vintage heavy artillery were used during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. (Freddie G. Lazaro)
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RESOLVED
BALANGA CITY, Bataan The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) successfully resolved a labor issue between an interpreter and a mining firm under the governments Single Entry Approach (SENA) Program of conciliation. DOLE said Benito Bautista, an interpreter at the Degao Mineral Resources, Inc., a mining company operating in Lipay Dingin, Iba, Zambales, was terminated by the company for no apparent reason in May 2012. In a matter of two conciliation conferences held at the DOLE Zambales office in less than a week, the responding party immediately moved for the settlement of Bautistas claims and was paid P119,952.08. (Mar T. Supnad)
post left behind by the late Secretary Robredo, a reliable source told the Manila Bulletin. The LP wants to have to a strong grip on the local government units (LGUs) in preparation for the 2013 and 2016 elections, the source said. But Senator Lacson is one of the frontrunners here. The LP has the difficulty of convincing the President to tap one of the LP leaders to head
the DILG, the source added. President Aquino is reportedly determined to appoint Lacson either as the countrys anti-smuggling or anti crime czar. Such consideration was made after LP members thumbed down Lacsons possible appointment as Interior and Local Government secretary, which was earlier denied by Roxas. Lacsons term as senator ends in June 2013.
Reached for comment, Abaya, a retired Philippine Navy officer who graduated from the United States Naval Academy (USNA), said the LP has not discussed anything related to Robredos replacement. There have been no talks on the LP side, he said, adding that Roxas supposed endorsement surprised him. Did he? I havent heard from him, Abaya said. Abaya said that after his congressional stint, he prefers to have a private life, but if the President personally asks him to do someSupreme Court towards genuine reforms, Villanueva said. Hopes for a better judiciary under Sereno also run high in the Makati Business Club (MBC) as members looked forward to a rebuilding of the peoples trust in the institution through greater transparency and accountability in the courts. In a statement, the MBC hailed the selection of Sereno: We believe that the President has chosen a morally upright person with impeccable integrity, independence of mind, and competence essential for the highest magistrate of the land. The MBC cited that impeachment trial of former Chief Justice Renato Corona divided the country and greatly tested the faith of the people in our justice system. We also hope that she (Sereno) drives the long-delayed and necessary reforms towards uncrowding our congested dockets, the speedy resolution of cases, and the fair and equal application of the law, MBC added. The National Union of Peoples Lawyers (NUPL) was more conservative in its expectations of Sereno but hoped for her to have a vision for the SC and work to regain the peoples trust and confidence in the courts. NUPL Secretary General Edre U. Olalia said their group shall temper down their expectations and let her decisions and actions speak for themselves. She (Sereno) should seize this moment and her quite long reign to
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FRIENDLY APPEAL FROM CAMP CHIEF

CAMP CAMACHO, Bataan The commander of this army camp aired yesterday an appeal to socalled friends who have raised arms to further their political views to return to the fold of the law, promising respect of their rights and privileges under the government. There are only 20 (rebels) left running the mountains between Zambales and Tarlac provinces. Its about time they laid down their arms for a peaceful life, said Lt. Col. Michael G. Samson, Commanding Officer of the Armys 24th Infantry Battalion (IB). (Mar T. Supnad)
President. At this point, the President has fulfilled his constitutional duty of appointing the Chief Justice, said Valte, adding that any other questions about the leader of the judiciary can now be addressed to the SC spokesperson. Still, the 18-year term of Sereno in the High Court was defended by Valte. The long period will give her the opportunity to put reforms in place to start, to continue those reforms, and to make sure that the reforms are institutionalized in the 18 years that she will have in the (Supreme) Court, she said. Sereno became the countrys first lady Chief Justice following her appointment by the President. The 52-year-old justice will serve until 2030, when she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70. Earlier, militants raised the concern that as an appointee of Aquino to the SC, Sereno may serve as a puppet of the administration. In a rebuttal, House leaders threw their support behind Sereno as the countrys 24th Chief Justice with Speaker Feliciano Sonny Belmonte Jr. saying that the appointment was a good choice. She maybe a new face, but an insider with a reputation of competence and independence and she will prove to be an effective leader of
the Judiciary. Let us all give our full support for the new Chief Justice, he said. House Majority L eader and Mandaluyong City Rep. Neptali Boyet Gonzales II appealed to various camps to respect the decision of the President because it is a part of his constitutional mandate to ensure that needed reforms will be carried in the Judiciary. Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona agreed that Sereno should be given a chance to overhaul the entire judiciary. The Judicial Branch of government has now the historic opportunity to restore our peoples confidence in the judicial system, he said. Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone said he expects Sereno to infuse new ideas and fresh start for the SC. All sectors should rally behind her as she embarks on new reform measures and initiatives in the judiciary, he said. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva, a former party-list representative representing Citizens Battles Against Corruption (Cibac), also supported Aquinos choice of Sereno. It is vital that we stand side-byside with her, keeping an open mind while being watchful, as she embarks on the daunting task of steering the
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Visayas News
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TREE PLANTING
SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) Student organizations in Guintas National School, Hamtic, Antique joined the nationwide movement for tree planting under the National Greening Program. Over 200 student-members of the said schools Student Supreme Council and the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) joined the tree planting activity last Wednesday. Some 600 fruit and timber tree seedlings were planted in a 1.5hectare planting site near the school. Hamtic has set aside five hectares as tree planting site under the Tree Park project and has already planted on over four hectares.
DOE, Visayas Govt Agencies Sign MOA On ADB-Supported Project

CEBU CITY, (PNA) The Department of Energy (DoE)has signed a memorandum of agreement with 12 more government agencies in the Visayas as part of its Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP). The PEEP which is supported by , the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented by the DoE, aims to retrofit existing lighting systems of government agencies with energyefficient alternatives to save on electricity expenditures and to reduce the countrys carbon emissions. Involved in the retrofitting are Aklan State University, Capiz State University, Cebu City Government, Cebu Technological University, Eastern Visayas State University, Leyte Normal University, Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, Municipality of Malay Aklan, Silay City Government, Tacloban City Government, Visayas State University and West Visayas State University. The retrofitting is expected to save about 222 megawatts (MW) of power "and this could be translated to around R2.22 million in monetary savings and 120 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions," Department of Energy Undersecretary Loreta G. Ayson said. Electricity is a commodity and its price is subject to availability of supply and consumer demand. We should always be mindful that energy wastage reduces total available energy supply, artificially lifts demand, and promotes high prices, said Ayson. As part of the energy efficiency advocacy, the retrofitting of government buildings is in accordance with DoEs energy security objective which is the uninterrupted availability of electricity at a lesser cost, while addressing environmental concerns. Components of the government building retrofit include national residential lighting, public lighting retrofit including streetlights, traffic lights, and solar-powered light emitting diodes (LEDs) in off-grid areas. The DOE also plans to carry out energy efficiency testing and lamp waste management, aimed at the recovery of mercury from used fluorescent lamps to upgrade and correct the lighting level. Related to the agencys retrofitting campaign covering 35 government buildings in Metro Manila, the DoE is targetting to include 100 more government buildings in the Visayas and Mindanao for additional energy savings of 6 GWh corresponding to R60 million worth of savings and reducing annual emission of 3,246 tons of CO2. Through PEEP DOE hopes to , reduce annual energy and fuel consumption to 10 percent. Expected savings for the 135 government agencies successfully under the government building retrofit PEEP is 7.5 gigawatts in energy savings, P74 million monetary savings and 4000 tons less of CO2 annual emissions. PEEP also targets to lower power demand in the country by influencing the utilization behavior of consumers both in the public and private sectors.
EMERGENCY LOAN
ILOILO CITY, Iloilo (PIA) Government workers from three Western Visayas towns affected by stormy weather in recent weeks can avail of a Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) emergency loan. Government workers residing or working in Culasi, Antique; Lawa-an, Antique; Valladolid, Negros Occidental; Banaybayan, Davao Oriental; and Talisay City, Cebu may apply for the loan until September 17, GSIS President and General Manager Robert G. Vergara said. Said areas were placed under a state of calamity following heavy rains and flash floods effected by tyhoons Gener, Ferdie and the southwest monsoon in the past three weeks, Vergara said. Some 3,000 GSIS members in said towns are expected to avail of the loan program for which the GSIS has set aside a R54.6million budget.
DOT 7 To Market Iloilo, Western Visayas In Asian Cities

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo International flights at the new Iloilo Airport has to be sustained once these are launched this November, 20912. This will be a very significant event in Iloilo, but there must be sustainability, said Philippine Consul General to Hong Kong Noel Servigon as Cebu Pacific Air is ready to launch its Iloilo-Hong Kong, Iloilo -Singapore and vice versa flights beginning November 8 and 9 respectively. Servigon made suggestions on how to attract people from Hong Kong to visit Iloilo or Wester n Visayas and not just Ilonggos flying to Hong Kong as tourists. It shouldnt be just one-way promotion; it should be two-way, emphasized Servigon, who is a native of Iloilo. Among the areas that need to be strengthened are marketing existing and potential tourist destinations, investment promotions and networking with organizations of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
CANDIDACY CONFIRMED
PALO, Leyte Movie actor Richard Gomez, husband of Rep. (Fourth District, Leyte) Lucy Gomez recently confirmed his plans to run for Ormoc City mayor in the 2013 midterm elections. He said he is aware that he might be facing a scion of the Codillas, who are among the big names in local politics here. Gomez said he already has a line-up of councilors who will be running with him in said polls. (Restituto A. Cayubit)
A BASKET OF NUTRITIOUS GOODS ON HIS HEAD A vendor goes around the city on foot while balancing a basket of bitter gourd which he sells to locals. Among other uses, bitter gourd, or ampalaya, is a good natural way to lower ones blood sugar levels. (Cheryl Baldicantos)
Cebu Governor Invited To Take Part In Asia Entrepreneurship Forum

By MARS W. MOSQUEDA JR.
BOHOLS RAPYA
CORTES, Bohol (PIA) The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has classified Bohols hand woven raffia as 'world-class' but marketing experts account its dismal market to poor packaging. DOST-Bohol Director Marcial Tanggaan said with DOST's technical assistance for country branding of raffia and focusing on its packaging, this world-class product could be Bohol's pride in the international market. Tanggaan says givingraffia its right packaging and branding is appropriate for a product close to Boholanos hearts. Today, Bohols raffia carries the "Rapya" brand, a neat packaging of sepia and shades of brown showcasing the excellence, hardwork and world-class craftsmanship of Boholanos.
CEBU Organizers of the Asia Entrepreneurship Forum has invited Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia as one of the guests of honor in the forum that will be held next month in Macau, China. For mer Malaysian Minister of Human Resources, Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, chairman of the International Advisory Panel, Enterprise Asia, invited Garcia as one of the panelists in the ministerial dialogue on Investment Climate Update and Regional Trade Integra-
tion in Asia. Your endorsement for this event would definitely be an assurance of support and encouragement for Asian businesses to go global, read the official invitation. The Asia Entrepreneurship Forum (AEF2012) is conceived from the growing need for Asian businesses to connect, create a synergistic business environment and take sustainable actions to propel Asian businesses to greater heights. Its objective is to identify opportunities to shape the regions entrepreneurship agenda in the coming years. The AEF2012 is Asias largest
gathering of around 500 top entrepreneurs and industry movers. Garcia, however, still has to ask for a permit to travel abroad from the Sandiganbayan so she could attend a business forum in China next month. The anti-graft court earlier issued three hold departure orders against Garcia and seven others charged with graft and technical malversation last month. The Sandiganbayans second division issued the orders barring Garcia and the other accused from leaving the country without clearance from the court.
New Cebu Tertiary Hospital Set

By PHOEBE JEN INDINO
Negros Barangays Bare MIAVITA Accomplishments

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL (PIA6) Four Negros island barangays forming part of the hazard prone communities around the Mt. Kanlaon Volcano that separates the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental held an accomplishment assembly for the MIAVITA project at the Business Inn Hotel recently. Barangay Yubo in La Carlota City and Barangay Biak-na-Bato of Negros Occidental and barangays Masulog and Pula of Canlaon City from Negros Oriental are pilot areas of the project. MIAVITA, which is an Italian word meaning my life, stands for Mitigate and Assess Risk from Volcanic Impact on Terrain and human Activities (MIAVITA). It is a project of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in collaboration with the European Union(EU)scientific and disaster management organizations The EU-0funded project which started in 2009 focuses on Mt. Kanlaon for the Philippines; other areas include Merapi in Indonesia, Mount Cameroon in Africa and Fogo in Cape Verde as part of the MIAVITA project worldwide which aims to develop and implement integrated tools and costeffective methodologies to mitigate risks from active volcanoes. During the assembly, Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr. said Phivolcs has only certain roles to play while the public has many roles and what we need are open minds, willing hearts, hands, feet to do all the work to reduce risk, reduce hazard, reduce exposure and reduce vulnerability. The project included eight work packages , that is, project management, risk mapping, knowledge database and web-GIS design, cost effective monitoring, fragility curves and ecological vulnerability assessment, socio-economic vulnerability and resilience, communication strategies for crisis management, users needs and volcanic threat management up to validation, dissemination of results and users training. With the help of local communities and experts from Phivolcs, MIAVITA was able to come up with a handbook for volcanic risk management, develop web GIS prototype, formulate a policy brief for the European Commission regarding hazard and risk mapping as well as many advances in scientific knowledge like improved methods for volcanic monitoring, better understanding vulnerable elements at risks and assessment of various remote sensing technologies for information transfer, and recommendations for efficient telecommunications.
D.A.-R.F.U. FORUM
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte (PIA) The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit 8 (DA-RFU 8) through its Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (RAFID) is presenting and discussing DAs new thrusts and programs for better understanding by their farmer-clientele and the public in general. DA Regional Director Antonio G. Gerundio of DA said to disseminate these thrusts and programs, a Media Interaction and Presentation of DAs Programs and Services will be conducted August 30-31at the Jasmin Beach Resort, in Marabut, Samar.
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu With an initial investment of R2 billion, this province will soon have a new tertiary hospital with the University of Cebu constructing its own Medical Center. The construction of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMC) is expected to commence this year as the Department of Health (DoH) has already approved its Permit to Construct (PTC), a Level 4 General Hospital to be located at the North Reclamation Area (NRA), Barangay Subangdaku in this city. UCMC will span across an 8,000 square meter property and will be the first Level 4 Hospital in Mandaue City. With such category, UCMC will be a teaching and training hospital providing clinical care and management on prevalent diseases in the locality, as well as specialized and sub-specialized forms of treatment, surgical procedure and intensive care. Moreover, the hospital is expected to link all the UC schools and campuses, including the 10,000-plus merchant marine students who will need medical accreditation and attention for foreign ship deployment.
Mindanao News
MINDANAO NEWSBITS
CASSAVA VENTURE
PAGADIAN CITY A joint cassava production project worth over P3 million has been agreed for implementation by the Zamboanga del Sur provincial government headed by Governor Antonio Cerilles, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the latters Cash-forWork program. According to Cerilles, some 60,000 farmers will be paid the amount of P2,000 monthly for the planting and growing of cassava root crops initially in five pilot towns, namely, Pitogo, San Miguel, Kumalarang, Malangas, and Aurora, all in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. (Tony Pe. Rimando)
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SAFE JOURNEY These fishermen carefully maneuver their boat to a safe arrival in Aplaya, Matina, Davao City, after a night of fishing in Davao Gulf. (Alexander D. Lopez)
WORKERS AID
BUTUAN CITY Concerned over the fate of displaced workers in Northeastern Mindanao, particularly in this city, various line agencies of the government spearheaded by the city government here moved to extend assistance to workers affected by the relentless campaign on environment preservation and forest protection. The allout campaign resulted to the temporary shutdown of five wood firms due to inadequate supply of raw materials, while a company reportedly stopped operations due to change of management. The initial temporary closure of the wood firms resulted to the displacement of more than 3,000 workers and hundreds more in the informal sector. (Mike Crismundo)
Projects To Benefit R-9 Municipalities

By TONY PE. RIMANDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) With the international ports here as jumping boards, exporters in Northern Mindanao or Region-10 finally hit the $1 billion mark in exports last year, making it one of the few exporting regions in the country. This was reported by PhilExport Cagayan de Oro during a meeting of the regions development council. It started from a base of $300 million in 2002, which inched up yearly at a rate of 1.3 percent, except in 2009 when it dived by almost half. Overall, the export industry in Northern Mindanao expanded by 56 percent in the 10-year period. Behind the performance were 190 micro to medium enterprises, and 17 large exporters. The regions 10 top export goods included coconut oil, oleo chemicals, canned pineapple, raw sugar, abaca pulp and fiber, copra solvent and expeller cake, desiccated coconut, sawn lumber, sintered ore, and coconut fiber, husk, peat, and coir. These feats were pulled off despite a long list of obstacles that the regions exporters presented to the regional development council in the recent meeting.
TRADE SUPPORT
ZAMBOANGA CITY The Region-9 office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-9) has started to accept proposals from proprietors of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for technical and fund assistance under its Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). DOST-9 Regional Director Brenda Nazareth said the agency had earlier assisted over 80 establishments in Western Mindanao, which translated to improved productivity and product quality of business ventures. (Tony Pe. Rimando)
PAGADIAN CITY The Region-9 office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-9) has selected 12 municipalities, known for their high poverty incidence, to implement the agencys 2012 Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) in Western Mindanao. DSWD-9 Director Teodulo Romo earlier described the Kalahi-CIDSS as a national government revolutionary community-driven development project that puts decision-making with regards to enforcement of priority poverty alleviation activities that would help ease the economic problems of concerned local benefi-
ciaries. Romo identified the 12 recipient local government units (LGUs) in Western Mindanao as Salug, Manuel Roxas, Sibuco, Sirawai, and Baliguianin in the province of Zamboanga del Norte that was earlier recorded by the National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB) as one of the countrys poorest provinces, the towns of Tukuran, Tigbao, Dumalinao, and Tabina in Zamboanga del Sur, and Naga, Malangas, and Ipil in ZamboangaSibugay. The 12 LGUs were earlier chosen by DSWD monitoring teams based on appropriate agency guidelines, Romo said, adding that the concerned municipalities will be allocated with necessary financial assistance worth millions of pesos to enable them to undertake local projects designed
to help uplift their socio-economic growth and development. Meanwhile, Romo thanked several LGU officials who have pledged to provide financial counterparts in the execution of Kalahi-CIDSS projects in their respective areas. He identified one of them as Zamboanga del Norte Governor Rolando Yebes who earmarked P5 million as provincial counterpart for the enforcement of DSWD projects initially in Manuel Roxas town. Yebes later released the amount after signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Roxas Municipal Mayor Florencio Eguia in appropriate rites attended by town and village officials who also committed to provide labor and in-kind counterparts to hasten the completion of DSWD projects in their locality.
Davao Tourism
DAVAO CITY (PIA) This citys unique Black Taxi fleet have began sporting tourism pictures showing the various attractions of Region-11. The picture stickers posted in the front doors of the taxi sedans is patterned after London Black Taxis, which sported Its More Fun in The Philippines logos. However, according to Pierre Ryan Tan, manager of the Black Taxi fleet, said they have taken a step further by adding pictures instead of just logos. Among the photos include the Philippine Eagle, Mount Apo, durian, spelunking, Aliwagwag Falls, Kadayawan Festival, Monfort cave bats, and Digos bibingka makers, among many other regional tourism spots and icons. Tan said the photos posted were in partnership with the Region-11 office of the Department of Tourism (DOT11) under Director Art Boncato. Aside from promoting tourism, the photos also puts an assurance to passengers with its government partnership. The fact that we have a partnership means that our taxis are up to standards, Tan said during the launching last August 18.
DURIAN OLYMPICS
TAGUM CITY (PIA) Mindanaos biggest culinary Olympics, which formally opened last August 17, will celebrate the king of Philippine fruits durian, and other yields from this city during the Durian Festival. The festival is a month-long celebration that started last August 17, and will run until September 17, which will feature events and competitions, like the Food Basket in the 23 villages of the city, durian kakanin, chefs relay, coffee blending, cocktail flairtending, durian petit four, durian celebration cake, durian dessert buffer, and the best durian fruit competition. From August 17 to September 17, the highly anticipated Durian Trade Fair will also treat residents here and local tourists with wide varieties of durian on sale that ranges from P40 to P60 a kilo.
Peace Program
REFRESHING DRINK A Philippine long-tailed Macaque drinks water from a pond inside their pen at the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City. (Ruby Thursday More)
2012 Kagay-an Festival Starts Today

By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
HEALTH CAMPAIGN
ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) The local government and private entities here partnered for the Zumba na Zambo to drumbeat the promotion of healthy lifestyle, physical fitness among the residents of this city, and to heighten awareness on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control. It was held at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex. Zumba na Zambo is a physical fitness program that involves dance and aero-basics elements. It also includes some hip hop steps, soca, samba, salsa, meringue, mambo, martial arts, and few bollywood and belly dance moves.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY Thousands of people from all walks of life, including visitors, guests, and tourists both foreign and local will troop the main thoroughfares in this city to witness the various shows and activities of the much awaited 2012 Kagay-an Festival Parade today. Organizers of this years event will showcase one of the longest parades ever made with at least 110 contingents representing various national government offices, 11 public schools and 14 private schools, civic groups and organizations, and private companies. The Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, Maritime Police, Coast Guard, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Mindanao Shriners, and a contingent from the various munici-
palities of Misamis Oriental are also expected to join todays activity along the streets of this city. The whole city officialdom here headed by Mayor Vicente Y. Emano, the City Legislative Body led by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, and the city governments department heads, are spearheading the contingent of the local government in this big event. The city government is eyeing to land a record at the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest parade, where more than 10,000 participants will be participating. Along the city streets, six contingents are competing in this years Golden Float Parade, namely MLhuillier Philippines, Concentrix Corporation, International Pharma, Inc., Jatico Adventure Park, Oro Builders Eagles Club, and Misamis Oriental Congressional District 1 and District
2 offices. Local officials said spectators will have the opportunity to see colorful floats from the various companies and non-government organizations participating in the parade. Drum and Bugle Corps from the Liceo de Cagayan University, Blessed Mother College, Macabalan National High School, Agusan National High School, Camp Evangelista Elementary School, Kauswagan Central School, Kuyanap-DBC, Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, Pedro Oloy Roa Sr. High School, Cagayan de Oro National High School, Lapasan National High School, Bayabas Elementary School; Camaman-an National High School, Gusa Regional Science High School, City Central School, Pilgrim Christian College, and Bayanga National High School will be adding a festive mood to the expected longest parade.
NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley (PIA) The Department of National Defense (DND) through the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), one of the provinces partners in community building for peace and development, is continuing to implement several peace-related projects in Compostela Valley (ComVal) province. Through its Payapa at Masaga na ng Pa m a ya na n ( Pa m a na ) Program, OPAPP has been helping to provide key policy directions related to strengthening capacities of communities and promoting good governance. Considered a priority area of the Pamana, ComVal has been for years a recipient of its projects such as farm-to-market roads, hanging footbridge, agro -forestry, other infrastructure and agriculture subprojects in addressing economic development and access to productive resources. There has been a close monitoring of implemented projects with civil society organizations and nongovernment organizations (NGO) being tapped as third party monitor.
Editor: DING T. MARCELO
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Sports News
By rey C. lAChiCA
Monday, August 27, 2012 sports@mb.com.ph
Gilas II Has Overachieved Chot

TAIPEI No matter what happens to their match with the United States Sunday, Smart Gilas II coach Chot Reyes believes the team has overachieved in the William Jones Cup. They have played seven games in eight days, won six and lost just one, and now the team is on the threshold of beating the odds as it battles the unpredictable US team in the final game of the series. (The game is being played at presstime.) If Gilas beats the US, it will be the culmination of a campaign that was not supposed to be this good. After posting victories over two Taiwanese teams, Jordan, South Korea and Japan, the team was on a roll. The torrid winning pace ended against a rejuvenated Lebanon where the Gilas team suffered an embarrasing rout against a team which lost its first three games. But rather than being demoralized for playing its worst game of the series, the Filipinos produced its best game the next day, beating Iran, 77-75, that made them the favorite to win the title and also the toast of the Jones Cup. Close wins over South Korea (8279) and Japan (88-84) gave Gilas the experience it will most likely need when the teams campaign shifts to the FIBA-Asia Cup in Japan on Sept. 14 to 22. We came here for two reasons, and obviously we achieved our goals, Reyes said. In this tournament, I learned to know well about my players and that was my primary goal why we are playing here. Secondly, it exposed them in playing in a tough tournament like this, added Reyes. In beating the Taiwanese last Saturday, Gilas put itself in a position of ending 13 years of futility. The last time a Philippine team won here was in 1998. It was a starstudded team bannered by Allan Caidic, Alvin Patrimonio, Johnny Abarrientos, Vergel Meneses and Kenneth Duremdes. The original Gilas squad mentored by Rajko Toroman finished third last year after being beaten by Iran in the semis. If we win the championship by beating the Americans then thats a bonus for us. Right now, Im happy with their performance, said Reyes whose only defeat was inflicted by Lebanon, 91-72. A Philippine loss to the US would create no less than a three-way tie, or four, if Taiwan A beats South Korea, joining the Philippines, Iran and the US. There will be no playoffs and the deadlock will be broken by the quotient system which is too complicated to compute at this point. Reyes said winning the championship was farthest from his mind, considering our limited time to practice together and also the fact that other teams like Jordan and Iran played in some tournaments before coming here. But he promised to leave everything on the court since the opportunity to win the title has presented itself. We have had a good tournament so far, and we have to make it a great tournament tomorrow (Sunday), said Reyes. PLDT and Smart chair Manny V. Pangilinan, who is the chief supporter of the Gilas team, called to congratulate the players and the coaching staff and has urged them to play their best to win the title. The Smart Gilas II members will be going home today with a big smile on their faces with or without the Jones Cup trophy but lugging the trophy home is much better.
Sergio Leads By 2 Strokes

Kunbang Pornpimol, Cagayan Valleys Thai recruit, scores against Ateneos Mae Tajuma and Fille Cainglet in yesterdays action in the V-league at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. (Bob Dungo Jr.)
Cagayan Tossers Rout Lady Eagles

Games Tomorrow 2 p.m. Cagayan vs Navy 4 p.m. Sandugo-SSC vs FEU 6 p.m. Ateneo vs Army
Cagayan Valley snapped a twogame skid with a 25-19, 27-25, 25-16 victory over Ateneo yesterday as it wheeled back into contention in the elimination round of the Shakeys V-League Open at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Rising Suns had lost two fiveset matches in their last outings but there was no drama as they whipped the defending champion Lady Eagles in 75 minutes of a straight-set victory. They finally showed the great potential they are capable of who came out of two five-set losses to joint leaders Sandugo-San Sebastian and Army last week, finally got their game going, outhitting the Lady Eagles and sustaining their form to complete the straight-set victory in 1 hour, 15 minutes. The newcomers thus tied the first conference champions at 2-2, putting them back in the mix after two nearmisses against two of the fancied teams in the league sponsored by Shakeys Pizza. We just lost our concentration in our two losses. But we stayed focused this time, said playercoach Honey Rose Tubino, whose team dropped heartbreakers to Army and SandugoSSC last week. Besides coaching her team, Tubino also topscored for Cagayan with 15
hits. That included 12 of the Rising Suns 43 kills. Tubino also made a good account of herself in defense, coming up with three blocks as Cagayan made a total of nine against Ateneos five. Sandra delos Santos, the scoring leader after three games, and Thai reinforcement Kunbang Pornpimol each had 11 points while Gena Andaya, Joy Cases and Thai Sutadta Chuewulim combined for 18 points for the Suns, who also swept the Far Eastern U Lady Tams in the opener of the leagues midseason conference last week. Fille Cainglet came away with 12 hits for Ateneo, which also drew 11 points from top hitter Alyssa Valdez but the rest struggled in the face of Cagayans tough defense and solid court coverage with Gretchen Ho finishing with eight points and Dzi Gervacio adding just six markers. Ateneo, which beat UST in a thriller of a finale to clinch the first conference crown last July, actually produced 27 digs and 20 excellent sets as against Cagayans 26 and 18, respectively, but the Lady Eagles just couldnt keep their momentum, especially in the see-sawing second set duel. They reached the set point first at 24-23 but the Rising Suns took four of the last five points to snatch the win before dominating the Eagles in the third, 14-9, 16-10, 20-16, highlighted by a five-point splurge to wrap up the match.
FARMINGDALE, New York (AP) Sergio Garcia survived the fast, slippery greens of Bethpage Black for a 2-under 69 and a two-shot lead over Nick Watney going into the final round of The Barclays on Saturday. Garcia fell out of the lead with a three-putt bogey on the third hole, but he didn't have another one the rest of the round on a Bethpage Black course that lived up to is tough reputation with greens that reminded players of another course on Long Island. Shinnecock Hills came up more than once. That's when the USGA lost control of the greens in the final round of the US Open, and even had to water one green in the middle of the round. Bethpage wasn't that bad, but it was close. Watney, who made five putts over 15 feet, three-putted the final hole when his putt went racing 10 feet by the cup. He had to settle for a 71, giving him another round in the final group with Garcia. ``Hopefully, the pins will be in spots where there's some grass on the greens and the ball will stop rolling,'' Watney said. Tiger Woods, who started the third round three shots out of the lead, three-putted for bogey three times on the front nine alone. He had another three-putt on the 14th hole, this one from 15 feet, and had a 72 that put him six shots behind. `Ì don't remember blowing putts by 8 to 10 feet,'' Woods said. ``So that was a bit of a shocker.'' Garcia went four years without winning on the PGA Tour and now has a chance to make it two in a row. He was at 10-under 203, and only four players were within four shots of the lead.
Sergio Garcia of Spain watches his tee shot on the eighth hole of the third round of The Barclays golf tournament at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.y., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP)
Energen-PH Settles For Sixth Spot

Taiwan prevented the Philippines from duplicating its feat two years ago yesterday with an 89-85 victory in their battle for fifth place in the 22nd FIBA-Asia Under-18 tournament in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. The Filipinos fought back in the twilight zone when they managed to trim the deficit to just two markers at 87-85 after trailing at 80-71 in the final minute. But two free throws from KuanChun Lin in the last 12 seconds closed out scoring. The Taiwanese were bronze medallists in the 2010 edition, the year the Filipino wound up fifth. Rodolfo Alejandro topscored for the Philippines with 22 points even as Jerie Pingoy and Mario Bonleon had 15 markers apiece. Rashleigh Rivero hauled 10 rebounds. Kristel Satumbaga
Alta Vista Tandem Rules Golfest

BANGKOK Proving their worth as the team with the lowest handicap in the field, Alta Vista partners Dennis Canoy and Masahisa Kawakami fired an eight-under-par 64 in the final round to crown themselves the overall champions in the international leg of the Sta. Lucia Golf Tour here on Saturday. Canoy and Kawakami, carrying an average handicap of 6.5 and two three shots back after the first round, tamed the flat The Vintage Golf Club course in Central Bangkok with eight birdies, five of them in the back nine, playing the scramble format that more than made up for their struggling start of 73 the previous day at the Lam Luk Ka Country Club course. With a 137 total, Canoy and Kawakami outduelled first round leaders Jufil Sato and Norberto Badenas of Royale Tagaytay in their battle for the top plum. Sato and Badenas, surging ahead with a 70 on Thursday, combined for a respectable 69 but it was not enough to give them the overall crown, settling for the Division 1 trophy. Sato and Badenas finished with a 139 total beating the Summit Point tandem of Raul Montealto -Alan Alegre who matched the 64 of the eventual overall winners and came all the way from near bottom to secure runner-up honors in the tournament organized by real estate giant Sta. Lucia Realty for members of clubs operating under its banner. The friendly character of the course allowed for a very interesting final day as two other teams followed Canoy and Kawakami in coming from behind to emerge as group winners. Munding del Rosario and Marthy Fernando of Eagle Ridge improved their first round output of 81 by 13 strokes with their 68 ushering them to a four-stroke victory in Division 3 while Mayolito Pillerin and Fernando Ugdoracion delivered the first win for Rancho Palos Verdes this season with an even bigger turnaround, a 71 at Vintage from an 85 at Lam Luk Ka, to rule Division 4. Lee Tong-hwa and Lee Chung-hyo of Eagle Ride held off their rivals to top Group 2, taking a one-shot win over Marvin and Nestor Mendoza with a closing 70 for 145. The Mendozas narrowly missed forging a tie when they scored a 66 for a 146 total. Winners received their trophies and prizes from Exequiel Robles, president and CEO of Sta. Lucia Realty, who planed in to join festivities for the unique series that assembles members of Sta. Lucia-operated clubs Eagle Ridge, Orchard, Alta Vista, Lakewood, Beverly Place, Caliraya Springs, Rancho Palos Verdes, Summit Point and Royale Tagaytay.
Hong Captures Bevida Bowl Crown

Benjamin Hong of Singapore ran away with the top prize of P150,000 and championship trophy after ruling the classified division of the 15th PBAP Bevida-Storm International Classic over the weekend at the HP Pearl Sports Center inside Harrison Plaza in Manila. Twenty-four players took part in the event but only the top six after the elimination round made it to the finals. Hong was joined in the step-ladder finals by Guams JD Castro, who wound up second overall, Apple Posadas (PBAP-Bowlmart-Brunswick), Helmi Chew (Singapore), Lara Posadas (PBAP-Bowlmart-Roto Grip) and Andrew Lee (Singapore). Hong topped the eliminations by rolling an 1837 series, while Apple Posadas had an 1802 and Castro with a 1791. The event was backed up by Pearl Bowlers Association of Paranaque, Bevida Distilled Drinking Water, and Storm products, while Euro-Med Laboratories, Ark International, Coca Cola products, Wave products, Manila Prime Holdings, Roto Grip, ASI, AZO, EGI, and Premiere Insurance and Surety Corporation also provided support. Yap Kok Wee of Bowlmart Training Institute took charge of the lane maintenance during the tournament, while the Heritage Hotel took care of the accommodation of the foreign entries.
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FlOreS rACeS iN JUNiOr GP
Mark Reggie (Moymoy) Flores, the countrys top junior motocross rider, aims to make heads turn when he competes Sunday (Monday in Manila) in the FIM World Junior Grand Prix in Sevlievo, Bulgaria. Joined by his father-coach Rodrigo and NAMSSA head Macky Carapiet, the 14-year-old Flores tested the racetrack the past few days after arriving in Bulgaria last Wednesday. Flores earned the right to represent the Philippines after topping the Asian Junior 85cc class during the opening leg of the 2012 FIM Asia Supercross Championships held last April in Palawan. Flores began riding at the tender age of five and is a certified product of the NAMSSAs development training program, having been the perennial winner in the juniors division the past few years.
By JONAS TerrADO
Games Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon UST vs La Salle 4 p.m. FEU vs Ateneo
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FEU Rallies To Down Adamson

Terrence Romeo had another good scoring run while Arvie Bringas made key baskets down the stretch as Far Eastern University rallied to defeat Adamson, 76-68, yesterday in the 75th UAAP basketball tournament at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Romeo hit six threes for 22 points in the first half but it was Bringas who gave the Falcons the big blows late as the Tamaraws overcame a sevenpoint deficit in the final five minutes to secure their second straight win. "Slow start kami ngayon pero buti na lang good finish kami," said coach Bert Flores, whose team defeated Adamson for the fifth straight time dating back to last season. FEU improved to a 7-2 slate heading into Wednesday's key battle with defending champion Ateneo at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Tams will seek for some payback against Ateneo after blowing a 12-point first half lead to suffer a 74-71 loss to the Eagles on Aug. 18. Yesterday, the Tamaraws played onand-off despite Romeo's career-high 27 points and seven triples that fell three shy of the record 10 treys by University of the East's Allan Caidic in 1985 and National University's Jeff Napa in 2002.
rr Garcia of Far eastern and roider Cabrera of Adamson battle for the loose ball during yesterday's action in the UAAP at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. (Tony Pionilla)
F.C.V.B.A. ChAMP
Filipino-Chinese Veterans Basketball Association (FCVBA) outclassed Philippine Chinese Friendship Basketball League (PCFBL), 100-73, to retain its title in the 40-years-and-above division in the 21st ASEAN Veterans Basketball Tournament Saturday at the National Indoor Stadium in Brunei. Former University of the East coach Lawrence Chongson fired 21 points to lead FCVBAs two-game sweep of its division in the annual tournament. FCVBA, bankrolled by Welcoat House Paints Terry Que, Ironcon Builders Jimmi Lim and Freegos Edward Tio, also advanced to the finals of the 50years and 60-years divisions by crushing their respective rivals to firm up its bid for another grand sweep of the event. With PBA great Lim Eng Beng, Bong dela Cruz, Zotico Tan, Lim and Que at the helm, the 60s coasted to a breezy 79-49 win over the host squad for their fourth straight win.
But with Romeo ice cold in the second half, it was Bringas' turn to deliver as he shattered a 65-all tie by scoring a layup with exactly three minutes to go, then made two game-telling baskets that broke the hearts of Adamson anew. A predictable pass by the Falcons' Ryan Monteclaro on their own court led to a Bringas basket plus a foul to boot with 58.1 seconds left to give FEU a 70-65 advantage. Celedonio Trollano hit one foul
shot and Roider Cabrera converted a putback after the former missed his second charity as Adamson pulled within 70-68, 13 seconds later, but Bringas hit a layup off a midcourt pass by Romeo as the Tams led by four and never looked back. The brawny Bringas, who played for La Salle in 2009 before transferring to FEU, scored all of his seven points in that juncture while adding seven boards in 27 minutes.
Roger Pogoy and RR Garcia, whose three tied the game at 65-all with over three minutes to spare after trailing 6558 two minutes earlier, scored 13 points each with Pogoy adding nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks.
First Game FeU 76 Romeo 27, Pogoy 13, Garcia 13, Hargrove 9, Mendoza 7, Bringas A. 7, Sentcheu 0, Inigo 0, Cruz 0, Bringas M. 0. ADAMSON 68 Camson 24, Cruz 16, Trollano 9, Agustin 6, Monteclaro 5, Rios 4, Julkipli 2, Cabrera 2, Petilos 0, Etrone 0, Abrigo 0. Quarters: 18-23; 40-40; 56-57; 76-68.
Perpetual, JRU Eye Semifinal Boost

By KriSTel SATUMBAGA
Games Today (The Arena, San Juan) 2 p.m. Mapua vs JRU (Jrs) 4 p.m. Mapua vs JRU (Srs) 6 p.m. Perpetual vs Letran (Srs)
University of Perpetual Help and Jose Rizal University, two teams coming off mixed fortunes last week, battle separate opponents as they aim for a share of second place today in the 88th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan. The Altas take on the Letran Knights at 6 p.m. while the Bombers
face the Mapua Cardinals at 4 p.m. Coming off a rousing 78-74 win over St. Benilde last week, Perpetual is hoping to repeat over Letran as the race for Final Four slots continued its torrid pace. Huwag lang kaming magpapabaya at magre-relax kahit na lumamang kami nang malaki. Lahat kasi ng teams naghahabol para sa Final Four kaya importante ang bawat laro, said Perpetual coach Aric Del Rosario, whose team beat Letran, 69-66, in the first round last June 30.
Del Rosario is looking at Jet Vidal to help carry the day for them. Vidal leads the squad in scoring at 16.4 points per game and 3.2 treys a game. Next to him is Earl Thompson who averages of 13.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Sinasabi ko naman sa kanya na ikaw ang beterano diyan kaya ikaw ang inaasahan, said Del Rosario, referring to Vidal, who had 21 points in their game against the Blazers. Letran, however, is a dangerous opponent. With a 5-5 mark, the Knights need some victories badly and eager to
follow up its 72-60 triumph over Mapua last Thursday where center Raymond Almazan returned from a seven-game absence due to sickness and injury. The presence of Almazan, last seasons Most Improved Player, has added depth for the Knights. Meanwhile, JRU coach Vergel Meneses is still optimistic his stalwarts will regain their balance after losing to Arellano. Mapua, for its part, is looking to avenge its 65-64 defeat to JRU on opening day.
BADMiNTON
National University relied on Andrei Babads heroics to nip defending champion Ateneo in a dramatic finish, 3-2, to secure a berth in the finals of the UAAP Season 75 mens badminton tournament at the Rizal Badminton Hall. Babad outlasted Justin Natividad of the Bulldogs, 16-21, 21-12, 21-15, in the deciding singles to clinch to tie for the Bulldogs in a rematch of last years finale. By completing a seven-game sweep of the eliminations, NU advanced to the championship round and gained a tremendous thrice-to-beat advantage against the survivor of the stepladder semifinals. The Bulldogs need to win twice in the Finals to bag their first-ever mens badminton crown.
Barako Chemistry
By WAylON GAlVez
ChiNA TrAiNiNG
Two young promising weightlifters discovered from Cebu and Bohol will join two-time Olympian Hidilyn Diaz for a two-month training stint in Guangxi, China as part of their preparation for the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. Pep Agosto from Bohol and Christopher Bureros from Cebu, the countrys top bet for the gold alongside Diaz are going to be the recipients of valuable training, according to Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia. Weightlifting is one of the selected sports of the PSC under its priority program. Clyde Mariano
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WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (AFP) John Isner won his second straight Winston-Salem ATP title Sunday, surviving three match points en route to a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11/9) victory over second-seeded Tomas Berdych. Isner, seeded third, successfully defended a title for the second time this season to go into the US Open starting Monday at Flushing Meadows on a roll. The towering American, who also retained his title at Newport this year, fired 22 aces and also got a little bit of luck in the third-set decider.
Barako Bull coach Junel Baculi is confident that their latest acquisition of young players will be able to blend with his veterans in time for the 38th Season of the PBA that starts next month. The Energy tabbed six players during the PBA Rookie Draft last week, but Baculi said they have just signed so far only their three second round picks, forwards Dave Marcelo and Lester Alvarez, as well as point guard Eman Monfort. Theyre doing fine, we got them because we know they can help the team, said Baculi of his three rookies. Were running smoothly, we had our first week of practice and we like the composition of the team now. Barako Bull actually had a first round pick in former Smart-Gilas Aldrech Ramos, but they traded the one-time Far Eastern University stalwart to B-Meg for Sean Anthony and the No. 12 picks in the second round of the Draft. The Energy used that pick and selected Marcelo. Alvarez and Monfort were chosen 15th and 16th, respectively. Baculi said that the Barako Bull holdovers from last seasons roster include former two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Willie Miller, Danny Siegle, Mick Pennisi, Ronald Tubid, Doug Kramer, Celino Creuz, Sunday Salvacion and incoming sophomore Reil Cervantes. The addition of Anthony, Baculi said, will help them with his rebounding ability. Sean and Dave can really help us in that department. We know what kind of a player Sean is, without a doubt hell be an asset for us, said Baculi, whose goal is to lead the team to the playoffs in the season-opening Philippine Cup that starts Sept. 30.
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R/$ RATE STANDS AT R42.165/$1
The peso exchange rate stands at R42.165 to the US dollar, the closing rate last Friday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The weighted average rate stands at R42.162.
Peso Remains Broadly Competitive BsP

By LEE C. CHIPONGIAN
MARKET & INVESTMENT
D.T.I. CONDUCTS CART BUSINESS TRAINING

The Department of Trade and Industrys (DTI) Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED) partners with the meat processing guru in the country to train participants on food cart business. BMSMED has tapped Lourdes Rivera of the Ultima Entrepinoy Center (UEC) to teach participants on the preparation of beverages and food products that can be sold in a food cart. These products include commercial siomai, hamburger, stir-fried noodles, black gulaman drink and red iced tea. BMSMED Director Rhodora M. Leao said the training session will introduce and teach the skills necessary in putting up a food cart business.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo said that while the peso remains competitive vis--vis trading partners currencies, it is not the best performing currency in the region and outside of Asia on a nominal and bilateral level. The observation that the peso is strong because the US dollar and euro is weak is correct but if you take all our baskets of competing currencies and you deflate them by the inflation differential (for example the Philippines on one hand and the weighted average of
those economies in their respective baskets) I think as far as our competitors are concerned, the peso remains broadly competitive, explained Guinigundo. This means, he said, that based on the real effective exchange rate (REER) index of the peso, one can describe the peso as broadly competitive. From the nominal and bilateral perspective or versus the US dollar, the peso appreciation is not the highest but only lounging in the middle range, Guinigundo explained. The REER is the peso adjusted for inflation rate differentials with
GUINIGUNDO
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Protectionist Policies stunt services Growth

Monetary officials have urged government agencies to step up efforts in implementing measures to ensure the countrys dollar-earning capacity will not be too adversely affected by advanced economies protectionist policies in the services sector. The wave of protectionism seems to be rising and that could translate into greater challenges for the services sector both here and abroad, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo said during the Asian Development Bank-BSP sponsored conference on the Philippine services sector held last Friday. According to Guinigundo, protectionist policies from advanced economies in North America and the Middle East are starting to have an impact on the higher growth potential of the services sector. Such policies are worrying labor agencies in the deployment of skilled Filipino workers overseas who send back much needed remittances. Protectionism is also becoming a concern for the outsourcing sector, which is just beginning to hit its stride after replacing India as the worlds biggest voice-based business processing outsourcing or BPO center. Some of these protectionist policies include restrictive migration requirements for Filipinos while some foreign governments are working to limit outsourced businesses as solutions to their respective unemployment problems. These policies were borne out of the economic recession in the euro zone where unemployment rate is very high, in some parts it is almost 10 percent. Jobs are sparse in these countries and if their governments decide to prohibit foreign outsourcing or entry of workers, this will (dampen) our services sector growth, Guinigundo
(Contd on page B-7)
STOCK MARKETS SEEN TO REBOUND

The equities market is likely to rebound following last weeks wave of selling on concern of a slower growth in the US and China. On Friday, the bourse dropped 59 points, however, total market value turnover increased by R6.38 billion to R10.57 billion with the SM and URC block sale. SM has raised $150 million in overnight placement, while the Sy family sold 2% of its stake at R700 per share. Net foreign buying stood at R3.54 billion. The most actively traded stocks were PLDT, SM, Ayala Corp., Ayala Land, AGI, URC, Megaworld and Cebu Pacific. Declines outpaced advances 114 to 44 while 36 were unchanged. (EHL)
3RD MVP BOSSING AWARDS LAUNCHED

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) SME Nation launched its 2012 MVP Bossing Awards competition for the best small and medium enterprises leaders in key industry segments nationwide. The initiative, now on its third year, is a tribute to local business leaders who exhibit Filipino entrepreneurial and leadership values. The award also recognizes entrepreneurs with the tenacity to survive and revolutionize their business operations using the latest technology methods and solutions. (EVA)
sPi Among Worlds Top 100 BPOs

By EMMIE V. ABADILLA
D.T.I. SUPPORTS M.S.M.E.S IN NEGROS

The Department of Trade and Industrys Bureau of Domestic Trade (BDT) showroom displays the products of Negros provinces business support organization, which is composed of 117 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and generates 3,000 jobs to help sustain thousands of families, until the end of this year. In six months, the Association of Negros Producers (ANP) hopes to establish a showroom in Manila.
SPi Global, the largest Filipinoowned BPO company, has been included again in the 2012 Global Services 100 list, securing its place among the worlds top 100 BPO companies and the only Filipino-owned company in the roster. SPi Global has 30 offices and facilities around the world, including the US, Netherlands, Philippines, India, Vietnam and Australia. It employs over 18,000 employees delivering a wide range of solutions in Customer Relationship Management, Content, and Healthcare.
This year, SPi Global also made it in four sub-lists: 2012 GS100 Leading Mid-tier BPO Providers, Industryspecific BPO Niche Leaders, Global Knowledge Process Leaders, and Leaders Mid-tier Customer Management Services. For the past seven years, the Global Services 100 list has been a tool for buyers of business and technology services to identify and select the right vendor. The GS100 analytical model is based on four key criteria: performance and leadership, quality and maturity of customers, breadth of services offered, and spread of global delivery capabilities.
The global service provider landscape is increasingly getting complex, acknowledged Ed Nair, Editor of Global Services. But buyers are looking at vendors with scale, skill, or both in delivering business outcomes and not costsavings alone, he elaborated. The companies on the Global Services 100 list showed they can deliver complex solutions and services, manage global customers, and sustain successful financial performance. Our inclusion in the list is proof of our dedication and commitment and the excellent services we provide to our
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LIGHTING RETROFIT
The lighting system of at least 12 government agencies in the Visayas will be spruced up with more energy efficient technologies, based on initiatives being pushed by the Department of Energy.(Page B-2)
Housing Program Hikes GOCC subsidies

By CHINO S. LEYCO
P.A.G.C.O.R. REMITTANCE
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) turned R1.167 billion to the Bureau of Treasury as part of the governments share in the agencys earnings in July, surpassing its R979 million remittance in the same month last year. (Page B-3)
The Aquino administrations housing program has caused subsidies to state-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC) to rise 11 percent in July this year. Data from the Bureau of Treasury showed that the national government spent R1.229 billion in subsidies last month, higher compared with R1.103 billion in the same month last year. The bulk of the government subsidy expenses was given to the
National Housing Authority with R600 million, data released over the weekend showed. Other recipients of government financial assistance in July were the National Irrigation Administration with R257 million, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation with R108 million, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute with R75 million as well as Philippine Children's Medical Center with R60 million and Tourism Promotions Board with R57 million.
The government has also extended R22 million each for the Philippine Heart Center and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. In the January to July period, however, the government subsidies to GOCCs was lower by 12 percent to R13.435 billion compared with R15.265 billion in the same period last year. This year, the government has programmed a R18.171 billion worth of subsidies to GOCCs. In 2011, the governments sub(Contd on page B-7)
TABLET MAKERS
Apple, which won a major patent case against Samsung on Friday, extended its dominance in tablet computers in the second quarter, shipping nearly seven out of every 10 tablets, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. A new model came out a few weeks before the April-June quarter began.(Page B-5)
PC, CHIP SHIPMENT TARGETS FIZZLE

NEW YORK (AP) What once looked like a good year for computers and chips has now fizzled, say researchers. IHS iSuppli said Friday that global semiconductor chip shipments are set to fall by 0.1 percent this year. That's down from a previous forecast for growth of up to 3 percent. It's the first annual decline since recession-colored 2009.
Government To Refile Save Act

By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
The Philippines is prepared to refile the Save Our Industries Act bill for the third time in the next US Congress should this Philippineinitiative gets bypassed again by the current US Congress. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Cristino L. Panlilio said this as the timeline for the passing of the bill is getting closer with the presidential
elections coming in November this year. Nothing will prevent us from continuing to campaign in the next US Congress, said Panlilio. But Panlilio hastened to add they still have until January this year to pass the bill. In spite of what they call a lameduck Congress we will still pursue to have it and we are pinning our hopes that the 7 senators and 25
congressmen who have signified cosponsorship will have it included in the agenda for deliberations within the months of September up to January next year, he said. The US Congress will have a formal 30 day in October to campaign for the November 10 elections, but they can continue operating and deliberating on pending measures. The US Congress will adjourn in
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ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE
With the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), an international consultant is being tapped by the Department of Energy (DoE) for its project on deployment of electric tricycles. (Page B-6)
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12 Agencies Undergo Lighting Retrofit

By MYRNA M. VELASCO
The lighting system of at least 12 government agencies in the Visayas will be spruced up with more energy efficient technologies, based on initiatives being pushed by the Department of Energy. Of the 12 government buildings, the energy department has noted that this will comprise of four city government
buildings; seven educational institutions and a state-owned hospital. The DOE has emphasized that this is a component of the Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP) which is primarily aimed to pare electricity bills of these government entities.The parallel goal will be to contribute to the countrys effort at reducing carbon emissions. It said that it will be expanding the
coverage of its lighting retrofit program to cover around 100 buildings. The initial retrofit of lighting systems had been implemented in 35 government buildings and this yielded equivalent savings of R13.7 million; and an equivalent CO2 avoidance of 741 tonnes annually. Energy efficiency is a program that is being aggressively promoted by the government so it can save on costs
relating to energy usage. And with the tightening power supply in some grids, the savings in energy consumption will enable the country to stretch that available capacity for a longer period. Apart from the retrofitting of government buildings, the energy department is also instituting the same scale of discipline to other industry stakeholders.
The business sector is among the targeted segments because this will not only cut their bills, but they can also contribute to goals of cutting greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Energy audits are being pursued to assess the level as to how businesses can reduce their energy usage. The initial business districts targeted were Makati and Ortigas areas.
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By CHINO S. LEYCO
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Pagcor July Remittance Grows 19%

State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) turned R1.167 billion to the Bureau of Treasury as part of the governments share in the agencys earnings in July, surpassing its R979 million remittance in the same month last year. Data from the Bureau of Treasury released over the weekend showed that Pagcors remittance in July this year was 19 percent, or R189 million higher compared with July 2011s contribution to state coffers. Cristino Naguiat Jr., Pagcor chairman and chief executive attributed the agencys bullish performance to the agencys strong gaming operations. As a government- owned and controlled corporation, Pagcor is required by Republic Act 7656 or the Dividend Law to remit at least 50 percent of its annual gross earnings to the government. In the first seven-months of the year, total Pagcor contributions amounted to R8.022 billion, higher by 28 percent compared with R6.251 billion in the same period last year. Currently, Pagcor operates 13 agency-run Casino Filipino facilities and has four licensed casinos Fontana Casino in Pampanga, East Bay Casino in Rizal, Poro Point Casino in La Union and Fort Stotsenberg also in Pampanga. Pagcor earned R3.71 billion in May, its highest monthly income so far this year. Pagcors May income was higher by more than 22 percent or R680 million from R3.03-billion in the same period last year. The agency generated R1.35 billion from other income sources like its regulation of licensed casinos, bingo franchisees, e-games and poker operations, among others. In 2011, Pagcor remitted R11.437 billion to the government, higher by 4.5 percent compared with the Department of Finances (DoF) expected R10.94 billion contribution. Last years Pagcor contribution to state coffers was also higher by 10.5 percent compared with 10.343 billion that the agency remitted in the previous year. Naguiat earlier said that Pagcor is aiming to grow its revenues by 25 percent this year to R45 billion from R36 billion in 2011 as it continues to package gaming and tourism activities to overseas travelers. Naguiat said the higher revenues will also come on the back of the renegotiation of contracts with licensees and service providers that have resulted in a bigger share of revenues for Pagcor. The official also said that Pagcor expects revenues from its 100-hectare
Entertainment City to hit $10 billion by 2016 when all four locators start full operations.
Globe Allots $800-M 2012 Capex

By EMMIE V. ABADILLA
R.P. REAPS 3 AWARDS AT YEOSU EXPO Philippine Pavilion Director General Gwendolyn Batoon (left) receives from Exhibitor magazine editor Travis Stanton the Best Exhibit Award, one of the unprecedented three top global recognitions the country has earned at the just-concluded 2012 International Exposition in Yeosu, Korea. The other two were golds for Creative Design and Theme Development from the Official Participants Awards organized and regulated by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The golds from the BIE made the Philippines the first ever winner of two out of 24 awards in the history of that global award-giving body. On the other hand, the Best Exhibit Award placed the Philippines among the crme de la crme of trade exhibits that the Exhibitor has been featuring for 25 years. All three awards saw the Philippines beating every country in its category with a similarly one-module pavilion. The golds from the BIE highlighted the Philippines unmatched adherence to the expo criteria that included the promotion of its values and contribution to the education of the public. Such values are embodied in the expo theme The Living Ocean and Coast, which seeks to address the problems confronting the marine e c o s y s t e m by promoting environmento r i e n t e d tourism. With its own theme Islands of Diversity, Seas of Connectivity i n c r e d i b l y interpreted mostly with handcrafted m at e r i al s , th e P h i l i p p i n e exhibit consisted mainly of video walls and pods that appeared like floating corals, all conspiring to make visitors feel like having been transported into a marine world to witness both its beauty and vulnerabilities.
Globe Telecom Inc. will spend $750 million to $800 million in total capital expenditure this year as its network modernization and IT transformation programs go into full swing, executives disclosed this week. For the first half of 2012, the telco already spent R11.7 billion, or about $273 million on its capex. The network modernization program entails a cost of $700 million; the IT transformation program, US$90 million. For its full-year spending, Globe allotted $530 million for network and IT modernization and $220 million to $270 million for various business-as-usual (BAU) activities, such as investments in submarine cable and fixed line data and broadband capacity upgrades. Our network modernization program remains on-track and is currently being rolled out throughout the country, announced Globe President and CEO Ernest L. Cu. In the last six months, we have progressively transformed almost 50% of our network, with improvements in service quality already being felt by customers in Davao, Cebu, South Luzon, and some parts of Metro Manila. Based on initial estimates, full year 2013 capex is pegged at around $400 million including the $110 million allocation for the network modernization and IT transformation programs, Albert de Larrazabal, Globe Chief Financial Officer, projected.
To fund the capex requirements, we will first scan the market to determine whether we should do a bilateral agreement with the banks, go for syndicated loans, or apply for more commer-
cial paper issuance, he explained. The market is so liquid, placing us in a very nice position to choose which instrument is the most competitive, the CFO added.
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PREV CLOSE
59.75 73.75 475 19.36 93 78.5 70.3 58 85.05 44 146.5 102.8
PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE

STOCKS
BDO UNIBANK BPI CHINABANK EW METROBANK PBCOM PHIL. NATL BANK PHILTRUST PSBANK RCBC SECURITY BANK UNION BANK
World
PAR VALUE
10.00 10.00 100.00 10.00 20.00 100.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
2010 EPS
3.91 3.61 42.46 3.78 5.02 4.61 5.83 2.43 8.44 4.43 13.34 10.28
OPEN
59.5 73.6 473 19.3 92.95 78.6 70.3 86.5 43.65 146 102.8
HIGH
59.6 73.6 475 19.36 93.05 78.6 70.3 87 43.8 149 102.9
LOW CLOSE
59.3 72.05 472 19.3 91.4 78.5 69.3 86.5 43.5 145 102 59.5 72.1 473 19.34 92.8 78.5 69.7 87 43.8 146 102.1 1.92 21 11.5 0.75 73 450 29 1.98 371 925 1.8
VOLUME
1,196,560 484,820 13,770 433,700 1,000,810 490 306,250 100 25,000 558,310 29,800 69,000 11,700 7,300 451,000 9,950 450 5,400 30,000 220 160 23,000
VALUE
71,083,007 35,086,803 6,521,620 8,387,594 92,416,436 38,485 21,333,796 8,695 1,093,565 81,249,022 3,057,955 132,480 245,600 83,900 318,520 726,235 203,000 156,870 58,820 81,540 148,000 41,400 34,026,215 6,900 24,500 62,240,017 25,756,722 55,177,526.50 17,782,405 33,987,602 15,797,900 624,075 7,742,860
PE RATIO
15.22 19.97 11.14 5.12 18.49 17.03 11.96 23.87 10.31 9.89 10.94 9.93 13.71 28.38 139.23 34.40 12.56 515.19 94.37 12.38 55.79 -40.73 7.35 11.46 19.17 7.53 -657.78 53.69 24.52 15.52 21.48 13.05 8.35 6.50 10.37 16.38 -103.14 -5.06 31.01 28.68 42.63 24.53 44.23 22.47 -1.53 42.40 26.62 6.14 -1.09 -328.57 111.05 10.22 39.68 21.82 24.41 22.57 -4.08 54.23 -80.21 11.04 35.83 -401.79 15.05 11.52 7.00 -3.55 93.06 4.77 26.65 13.92 2.74 12.51 197.22 9.56 8.00 6.27 -110.86 -165.29 28.97 15.83 10.13 20.43 5.37 10.34 -180.00 5.88 -33.33 -72.17 18.40 -284.44 3400.00 -94.99 20.33 8.96 -35.56 -1666.67 154.12 89.47 375.00 39.00 206.96 25.23 14.41 5.96 7.67 49.67 -17.23 45.88 10.42 384.00 3.06 7.08 -2.63 -226.67 34.81 -11.25 260.87 15.60 0.00 12.34 12.24 21.17 13.14 71.43 170.00 10.48 7.80 28.16 11.33 14.59 -4.91 16.87 -12.00 8.74 -1.30 23.37 -177.00 -129.81 11.84 10.35 24.76 66.00 15.19
August 24, 2012 closings

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hONG KONG
1.3% Hang Seng 19,880.03 (-252.21)
**** ELECTRICITY, **** **** ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, POWER & WATERENERGY, POWER & WATER **** ABOITIZ POWER 1.00 2.94 33.75 34.3 34.3 33.25 33.7 1,014,000 ALSONS CONS 1.00 0.072 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.38 5,000 CALAPAN VENTURE 1.00 0.3252 2.43 2.45 2.45 2.45 2.45 10,000 ENERGY DEVT. 1.00 -0.009 5.87 5.87 5.92 5.86 5.92 10,598,300 FIRST GEN 1.00 0.3464 18.78 18.78 18.78 18.44 18.6 1,384,400 FIRST PHIL HLDG 10.00 3.099 76.6 76.6 76.6 75.9 76 725,150 MANILA WATER 1.00 1.74 26.9 26.9 27.2 26.9 27 658,700 MERALCO A 10.00 11.73 257 258 258 248 252 134,690 PETRON 1.00 0.78 10.3 10.3 10.36 10.14 10.18 1,549,800 PHOENIX 1.00 1 8.3 8.2 8.35 8.13 8.35 76,500 TRANS-ASIA 1.00 0.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.14 1.17 6,679,000 **** FOOD, **** FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO **** BEVERAGE & TOBACCO **** AGRINURTURE 1.00 0.81 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.38 ALASKA MILK 1.00 1.2512 20.5 20.5 21 20.35 ALLIANCE SELECT 1.00 -0.012992 1.43 1.43 1.43 1.26 GINEBRA 1.00 -3.56 19 18.5 18.6 17.5 JOLLIBEE 1.00 3.138 96.5 96.6 100 96.25 PANCAKE 1.00 0.38 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 PEPSI-COLA 0.15 0.08 3.42 3.4 3.47 3.39 RFM CORP 1.00 0.161 4.04 4.04 4.04 3.95 SAN MIGUEL 1.00 0.78 34.5 34.4 34.5 34.35 SAN MIGUEL CORP. 5.00 4.97 112 112 112.1 111.5 SWIFT 1.00 -0.09 0.147 0.145 0.145 0.138 TANDUAY HLDG. 1.00 0.3 12.16 12.2 12.86 12.1 UNIV ROBINA 1.00 2.25 61.2 61.4 61.4 59.75 VICTORIAS 1.00 0.22 1.37 1.37 1.41 1.35 VITARICH 1.00 -0.57 0.6 0.6 0.62 0.59
8.4 20.5 1.34 18 97.3 10.9 3.41 3.95 34.5 111.7 0.138 12.72 59.9 1.35 0.62
BANGKOK
0.04% SET Index 1,237.19 (-0.45)
KUALA LUMpUR
0.2% KLCI 1,648.22 (-3.39)
MANILA
1.1% Phisix 5,143.35 (-59.49)
33,100 278,002 44,600 924,200 3,554,000 4,734,590 134,700 2,377,900 98,860 9,636,155.50 100 1,090 1,467,000 5,004,470 1,428,000 5,686,060 178,500 6,146,850 498,100 55,731,439 1,120,000 154,660 6,756,800 85,274,130 2,591,470 156,577,963.50 4,153,000 5,687,490 404,000 247,110 371,445 899.5 5,566,206 761,268 49,300 481,520 2,349,850 229,460 552,830 2,400 2,141,460 71,530 4,056,590 4,380 70,280 970 7,533,300 81,300 38,500 23,450 81,760 8,165,450 55,265,015 1,700 209,565,334 82,360 171,880 130,070 2,893,520 227,557,442 82,403,960 799,050 43,095,530 282,700 10,947,065 318,500 11,017,939 25,800 1,298,890 33,473,910 534,952 119,589 2,910 555,016,040 1,440,420 221,500 247,750 3,576,430 594,390 600 210,585,930 9,133,490 160,690 1,738,650 126,750 37,550 74,500 192,980 3,302,900 8,623,710 96,000 65,410 119,667,300 251,680 909,880 7,310 582,000 293,350 74,971,776 1,970,120 155,750 2,576,551 107,395,254 1,045,580 281,920 189,210 4,925,410 23,206,430 2,499,878 0 48,423,610 457,380 660,217,850 6,000 76,380 666,480 7,448,872 10,620 10,240
SEOUL
1.2% KOSPI Index 1,919.81 (-22.73)
ShANGhAI
1.0% Composite 2,092.10 (-20.97)
**** CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE & ALLIED SERVICES **** & ALLIED SERVICES **** **** CONSTRUCTION, INFRASTRUCTURE ASIABEST GROUP 1.00 -0.07 23.05 23.8 23.8 22.05 23 16,500 CONCRETE A 10.00 0.81 86 89.95 89.95 89.95 89.95 10 EEI CORP. 1.00 0.7146 7.3 7.33 7.33 7.27 7.3 762,900 HOLCIM 1.00 0.31 12.3 12.46 12.46 12.3 12.3 61,800 LAFARGE_REP 1.00 0.4217 9.25 8.94 9.2 8.94 9.2 5,500 MEGAWIDE 1.00 0.68 17 17 17 16.6 16.6 29,000 SEACEM 0.35 0.105 2.42 2.44 2.44 2.36 2.37 980,000 TKC STEEL 1.00 -0.5 2.05 2.03 2.04 2.02 2.04 113,000 VULCAN IND`L 1.00 0.01715 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.93 0.93 593,000 **** CHEMICALS **** CHEMPHIL CHEMREZ EUROMED LMG CHEMICALS MABUHAY VINYL MANCHESTER A
SINGApORE
0.19% ST Index 3,050.49 (-5.88 )
SYDNEY
0.8% SP/ASX 4,349.00 (-34.70)
**** CHEMICALS ****

10.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -1.496 0.24 0.06 -0.0056 0.097 0.217 90 2.64 2.14 2.16 1.46 2.53 120 2.65 1.85 2.19 1.46 2.53 120 2.65 2.15 2.32 1.46 2.53 120 2.62 1.8 2.1 1.46 2.49 120 2.65 2.15 2.25 1.46 2.5 20 811,000 39,000 1,800,000 3,000 28,000
TAIpEI
0.4% W Index 7,477.53 (-27.64)
TOKYO
1.2% Nikkei 9,070.76 (-107.36)
**** ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT **** **** ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT **** CHIPS 1.00 1.3858 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 100 GREENERGY 0.01 -0.0045 0.016 0.016 0.017 0.016 0.016 469,700,000 INTEGRATED MICRO 1.00 0.043306 4.25 4.1 4.1 4.03 4.03 20,000 IONICS 1.00 0.129918 0.63 0.62 0.65 0.62 0.62 62,000 **** OTHER INDUSTRIALS **** ALPHALAND 1.00 SPLASH CORP. 1.00
**** OTHER INDUSTRIALS ****

1.103 0.13 29.4 1.77 29.3 1.78 29.4 1.81 29.3 1.77 0.76 47.25 0.017 11.2 1.96 4.64 5 1.52 420.6 57 4.05 542 4.67 32.9 1.07 5.07 0.43 2.35 4.14 5.1 6.15 1.45 705 2.15 0.31 0.395 2.94 0.17 0.6 21.15 4.69 5.4 1.46 2.75 1.1 0.073 0.79 0.78 1.24 1.92 2.11 2.26 0.156 0.67 14.62 0.44 3.55 17.88 3.57 2.55 6.03 13.56 0.67 3.91 0.51 4.34 24.8 9.7 29.4 1.81 0.77 48 0.017 11.26 2 4.64 5 1.6 421 57.15 4.05 543.5 4.67 33 1.08 5.07 0.43 2.36 4.14 5.12 6.8 1.46 705 2.15 0.32 0.4 3.03 0.17 0.6 21.45 4.76 5.55 1.47 2.8 1.15 0.075 0.81 0.78 1.25 1.92 2.11 2.26 0.158 0.68 14.62 0.45 3.6 18.1 3.58 2.74 6.06 13.6 0.67 4 0.51 4.38 25 9.94 1,080 2.8 2,754 6 2.01 1.02 16.96 3.54 2.7 800 46,000 10,507,000 1,160,500 100,000 18,603,300 42,000 37,000 26,000 1,831,000 539,160 1,444,660 197,000 79,180 60,000 331,700 292,000 2,170,900 60,000 551,000 8,075,000 104,600 17,600 2,000 785,310 667,000 700,000 620,000 1,165,000 3,490,000 1,000 9,872,100 1,937,000 29,600 1,185,000 45,000 33,000 1,020,000 239,000 4,229,000 6,899,000 50,000 31,000 52,710,000 1,610,000 1,348,000 500 1,300,000 82,000 4,151,600 543,000 61,000 425,800 7,889,400 1,546,000 71,000 371,000 1,127,000 919,000 253,300 0 45,010 167,000 239,940 1,000 38,000 649,000 439,900 3,000 4,000
**** HOLDING FIRMS **** **** HOLDING FIRMS **** ABACUS A 1.00 0.28065 0.78 0.8 0.81 ABOITIZ 1.00 3.838 48.2 48.2 48.2 ALCORN GOLD 0.01 0.000086 0.018 0.017 0.017 ALLIANCE GLOBAL 1.00 1.1776 11.38 11.36 11.36 ANGLO-PHIL HLDG 1.00 0.25 2 1.96 2 ANSCOR 1.00 0.74 4.66 4.66 4.66 ASIA AMALGAMATED 1.00 -0.0451 5.07 5.07 5.07 ATN HOLDINGS A 1.00 -0.00968 1.77 1.68 1.78 AYALA CORP 50.00 14.53 430 425 425 DMCI HOLDINGS 1.00 3.61 57.5 57.45 57.45 FILINVEST DEV. 1.00 0.4 4.1 4.08 4.08 GT CAPITAL 10.00 26.6 547 545 545 HOUSE OF INV 1.50 0.869 4.83 4.83 4.83 JG SUMMIT 1.00 3.19 33.4 33.3 33.3 LODESTAR 0.10 -0.006 1.06 1.08 1.12 LOPEZ HLDGS. 1.00 0.8629 5.09 5.09 5.09 MABUHAY HLDG. 1.00 -0.0129 0.43 0.43 0.43 MARCVENTURES 1.00 -0.0327 2.36 2.36 2.37 METRO PAC INV 1.00 0.225 4.17 4.16 4.16 MINERALES IND 1.00 -0.018 5.2 5.19 5.2 MJC INVESTMENTS 1.00 0.002 6.59 6.15 7 SEAFRONT RES. 1.00 -0.01537 1.55 1.45 1.46 SM INVESTMENTS 10.00 34.68 745 710 710 SOLID GROUP 1.00 0.24 2.2 2.23 2.23 WELLEX INDUS 1.00 -0.009 0.33 0.315 0.33 ZEUS HOLDINGS 1.00 -0.0002 0.4 0.4 0.4 **** PROPERTY **** A. BROWN ALCO ARANETA PROP AYALA LAND BELLE CORP. CEBU HLDG. CENTURY PROP CITY & LAND CITYLAND DEVT. CROWN EQUITIES CYBER BAY EMPIRE EAST FILINVEST LAND GLOBAL-ESTATE KEPPEL PROP MEGAWORLD MRC ALLIED PHIL ESTATES PHIL. TOBACCO PHILREALTY PRIMEX CORP. ROBINSONS LAND ROCKWELL SHNG PROPERTIES SM DEVT SM PRIME HLDG. STA.LUCIA LAND STARMALLS SUNTRUST HOME VISTA LAND **** MEDIA **** ABS-CBN GMA NETWORK MANILA BULLETIN
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1.600 23.500 29.000 2.110 3.580 0.670 56.000 23.550 1.340 22.900 -9.60 -9.44 -9.38 -8.26 -7.01 -6.94 -6.67 -6.36 -6.29 -6.15
**** PROPERTY ****

1.00 0.18 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.10 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.0197 0.0019 0.0016 0.55 0.023 0.22 0.102 0.47 0.15 0.0015 -0.047 0.017 0.12 0.005 0.69 0.319 -0.06 -0.003 0.42 -0.04 0.0138 1.16 0.15 0.222 0.495 0.652 0.051 0.029 0.003 0.418 3.207 0.353 0.06 3 0.17 0.6 22 4.77 5.46 1.5 2.85 1.14 0.075 0.79 0.79 1.26 1.94 2.3 2.33 0.159 0.68 14.58 0.46 3.53 18.54 3.85 2.8 6.1 13.84 0.72 4 0.51 4.39 26.05 9.94 0.68 3 0.171 0.6 22 4.77 5.4 1.48 2.8 1.1 0.073 0.79 0.8 1.25 1.92 2.11 2.33 0.156 0.7 14.62 0.44 3.55 18.5 3.8 2.56 6.1 13.8 0.69 3.95 0.51 4.39 26.15 9.97 3.15 0.171 0.6 22 4.77 5.55 1.49 2.85 1.15 0.075 0.81 0.8 1.26 1.92 2.11 2.33 0.158 0.7 14.62 0.45 3.6 18.5 3.8 2.74 6.1 13.9 0.69 4 0.51 4.39 26.15 9.97 -
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240 785 539 9,872 18,603 2,591 52,710 1,815 7,889 4,387 660,218 555,016 227,557 210,586 209,565 156,578 119,667 111,628 107,395 104,898 PLDT COMPANY "Common" SM INVESTMENTS CORPORATION AYALA CORPORATION AYALA LAND, INC. ALLIANCE GLOBAL GROUP, INC. UNIVERSAL ROBINA CORPORATION MEGAWORLD CORPORATION CEBU AIR, INC. SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. ABS-CBN HOLDINGS CORPORATION
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1,270.00 831 3.7 2.6 2,886.00 2,096.00 9.7 4.7 3.87 17.88 4.75 3.3 10.92 82.5 77 2.65 8.58 5.44 1.75 1 12.1 3.3 2.42 7.3 60.8 43.4 1.03 5.35
**** TELCOMMUNICATION **** **** TELECOMMUNICATIONS **** GLOBE TELECOM 50.00 74.02 1,071.00 1,076 1,083 1,071 LIBERTY TELECOM 1.00 -0.57 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.7 PLDT 5.00 163.24 2,734.00 2,728 2,756 2,728 **** INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY **** **** **** DIVERSIFIED 1.00 -0.33 6.15 6 6 6 IP CONVERGE 1.00 0.23 1.91 1.97 2.05 1.97 IPVG CORP. 1.00 -0.7843 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.02 PHILWEB 1.00 0.7258 17 17 17 16.52 TOUCH SOLUTIONS 1.00 -0.02 3.54 3.54 3.54 3.54 TRANSPACIFIC BR 1.00 -0.0208 2.7 2.52 2.7 2.51
Dividends
SYM TYPE VALUE
**** TRANSPORTATION SERVICES **** **** TRANSPORTATION SERVICES **** ASIAN TERMINALS 1.00 0.76 9 9 9 9 9 CEBU AIR, INC. 1.00 5.93 62.8 63.1 63.45 60.8 61.4 INTL CONTAINER 1.00 2.7283 68 68 68 67.25 67.55 LORENZOSHIPPING 1.00 0.02 1.35 1.32 1.32 1.32 1.32 PAL HOLDINGS 1.00 0.03 6.95 6.9 7.1 6.9 7.1
20,900 188,100 1,814,600 111,627,733.50 351,400 23,734,025 56,000 73,920 4,700 32,450
CPA ACPA TLGG MB
CASH CASH GCASH CASH
8.88% RPA 8.88% RPA P0.0027 PDPS P0.05 PS
EX-DIV DATE Jul 26, 2012 Jul 26, 2012 May 17, 2012 Aug 03, 2012
RECORD DATE DATE PAYABLE Jul 31, 2012 Aug 25, 2012 Jul 31, 2012 Aug 25, 2012 May 22, 2012 Aug 30, 2012 Aug 08, 2012 Sep 03, 2012
**PS - per share **PSR - per share (regular) **POS - per outstanding share **PCS - per common share **RPA - rate per annum **TBA - to be announced **PSS - per share (special) **DRPA - dividend rate per annum **STA - subject to approval **PDPS- per day per share
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18.98 0.53 0.72 1.05 0.101 0.34
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2010 EPS
PREV CLOSE
HIGH
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VOLUME
VALUE
PE RATIO
3.09 235.00 -58.13 19.25 15.33 392.00 9.75 -209.14 89.35 7.54 24.23 5.62 66.02 0.00 29.12 600.00 -437.50 -14.82 410.00 28.18 -87.50 -162.00 -161.67 1.58 4206.35 2.69 2.65 -49.55 -391.67 633.33 186.01 190.78 3000.00 3100.00 6.78 760.00 14.75 16.07 13.29 -80.00 5.10 9.13 12.51 131.79 8.57 45.16 N/A 0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Apple Leads Top Tablet Makers

(AP) Apple, which won a major patent case against Samsung on Friday, extended its dominance in tablet computers in the second quarter, shipping nearly seven out of every 10 tablets, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. A new model came out a few weeks before the April-June quarter began. Apple's 69.6 percent share in the April-June quarter is up from about 58 percent in the first quarter. It's the highest since the first quarter of last year, when Apple had 70 percent in a market with fewer competitors then. Here are the top five manufacturers of tablets in the second quarter, as released by IHS iSuppli: Apple Inc., maker of the iPad, 17 million shipped worldwide, 69.6 percent share Samsung Electronics Co., maker of Galaxy line, 2.3 million, 9.2 percent; Amazon.com Inc., maker of Kindle Fire, 1 million, 4.2 percent; AsusTek Computer Inc., maker of Transformer line, 688,000, 2.8 percent; Barnes & Noble Inc., maker of Nook Tablet, 459,000, 1.9 percent. Other, 3 million, 12.3 percent.
**** HOTEL & LEISURE **** ACESITE HOTEL 1.00 BOULEVARD HLDG. 0.10 WATERFRONT 1.00 **** EDUCATION **** CENTRO ESCOLAR FAR EASTERN U 1.00 100.00
*** HOTEL & LEISURE ****

0.43 0.0006 -0.008 0.53 46.59 0.025 0.004 -0.0383 0.031 1.8965 0.39 0.0561 1.03 0.69 0.97 0.001 -0.056 -0.03 0.005 0.11 1.37 0.144 0.47 10.2 1,000.00 9.92 0.038 8.25 2.85 14.38 9.41 0.315 67 5.86 28.3 0.6 24.5 0.395 2.06 3.03 0.004 5 4.99 17.04 27 24.4 22.5 1.13 25.95 0.58 1.17 1.21 0.061 0.061 18.2 8.08 4.83 18.86 224.8 0.015 0.255 0.017 6 37.3 0.049 60 545 103.2 101.8 108.9 77 1,018.00 25.15 10 1.3 0.139 0.435 1,000 9.9 0.039 8.1 2.85 14.38 9.45 0.315 67.95 5.86 28.15 0.6 24.5 0.415 2.08 3.03 0.004 4.95 4.85 17.04 25 22.9 22.6 1.1 25.75 0.58 1.16 1.21 0.061 0.061 18.48 8.1 4.86 18.86 224.8 0.015 0.25 0.018 6.01 36.5 0.049 55 546 103.5 101.9 108.9 77.5 1,018 25.15 9.8 1.35 0.145 0.465 1,000 9.97 0.039 8.1 2.86 14.38 9.45 0.315 68 5.99 28.25 0.6 24.5 0.415 2.09 3.19 0.0045 4.95 4.85 17.1 26.5 22.9 22.8 1.1 26.3 0.58 1.18 1.23 0.061 0.062 18.58 8.15 4.88 18.9 225 0.016 0.25 0.018 6.02 36.9 0.049 56 546 103.5 101.9 109 77.5 1,018 25.15 9.81 1.26 0.138 0.435 1,000 9.78 0.039 8.01 2.69 14.3 9.45 0.315 67.95 5.78 28 0.6 24.5 0.415 2.01 3.03 0.004 4.85 4.85 17 24 22.9 22.5 1.1 23 0.56 1.15 1.2 0.06 0.06 17.82 7.45 4.7 18.54 219 0.015 0.245 0.017 5.96 36 0.048 55 545 103.5 101.5 108.9 77.25 1,018 23.05 9.5
Volume
1.33 0.141 0.465 1,000 9.8 0.039 8.01 2.77 14.3 9.45 0.315 68 5.99 28.25 0.6 24.5 0.415 2.05 3.1 0.0042 4.86 4.85 17 26.5 22.9 22.5 1.1 23.5 0.57 1.17 1.2 0.06 0.062 17.9 7.6 4.75 18.82 225 0.016 0.245 0.017 5.96 36.9 0.048 56 545 103.5 101.5 109 77.25 1,018 23.55 9.7
380,000 78,380,000 130,000 0 6,530 5,085,200 1,400,000 17,300 3,641,000 13,900 160,000 500,000 6,620 156,100 1,448,200 500,000 20,000 10,000 98,000 3,723,000 763,000,000 71,000 33,000 337,200 3,700 21,100 39,300 6,000 451,900 1,616,000 15,686,000 7,757,000 55,100,000 70,710,000 214,700 1,723,500 1,518,000 2,213,500 149,710 48,700,000 1,930,000 12,100,000 59,700 146,000 308,100,000 1,300 1,950 250 5,050 17,790 1,110 200 4,386,800 701,000
Value
495,880 11,062,270 57,150 0 6,530,000 49,984,257 54,600 139,230 10,077,670 199,186 1,512,000 157,500 450,110 911,776 40,703,085 300,000 490,000 4,150 199,820 11,575,000 3,201,300 345,190 160,050 5,735,850 93,600 483,190 887,850 6,600 10,795,315 920,980 18,238,920 9,328,690 3,311,000 4,258,310 3,891,840 13,125,144 7,183,570 41,597,388 33,123,318 743,000 478,200 216,200 357,566 5,355,330 14,790,900 72,000 1,063,700 25,875 513,536 1,938,010 85,775 203,600 104,898,075 6,750,430
**** EDUCATION **** **** CASINOS & GAMING ****
10.6 8.2 1,750.00 800 102.8 34.5 10.3 4.08 22.95 10 0.39 71 24 30.15 0.78 1,172.00 0.98 3.45 3.39 0.0083 6.2 6.22 20.8 48 29 34 2.23 61.8 1.21 1.81 2.07 0.085 0.087 36.5 12.84 8.4 28.25 257.8 0.029 0.345 0.032 7.05 48 0.062 65 580 103.5 109.8 116.7 80 1,050.00 50 11.02 4.33 0.036 5.9 1.21 13.8 5 0.25 18 5.2 10.68 0.45 11.7 0.36 2.01 1.05 0.0039 3.01 3 14.5 20 19.98 21.2 1.05 6.96 0.5 1.06 1.09 0.042 0.042 15.04 2.91 2.99 18.4 161.1 0.015 0.17 0.014 5.1 3 0.017 39 535 100 101.5 108 74.5 1,000.00 25.05 6
**** CASINOS & GAMING **** BLOOMBERRY 1.00 IP E-GAME 0.01 LEISURE 1.00 MANILA JOCKEY 1.00 PACIFIC ONLINE 1.00 PHIL. RACING 1.00 PREMIEREHORIZON 0.25 **** RETAIL **** 7-ELEVEN CALATA CORP. PUREGOLD 1.00 1.00 1.00
**** RETAIL ****
**** OTHER SERVICES **** APC GROUP 1.00 GLOBALPORTS 1.00 ICTVI 1.00 JTH DAVIES 0.50 PAXYS 1.00 **** MINING **** ABRA MINING APEX MINING A APEX MINING B ATLAS MINING ATOK BENGUET A BENGUET B CENTURY PEAK DIZON MINES GEOGRACE LEPANTO A LEPANTO B MANILA MINING A MANILA MINING B NICKELASIA NIHAO ORIENTAL P PHILEX SEMIRARA MINING UNITED PARAGON **** OIL **** BASIC PETROLEUM ORIENTAL A PETROENERGY PHILEXPETROLEUM PHILODRILL A PNOC B PREFERRED AYALA PREF. A FIRST GEN G FIRST PHIL HOLD PETRON PREF SMC PREF 1 SMPFC PREFS ABS-CBN PDR GMA HOLDINGS
**** OTHER SERVICES ****
**** MINING ****

0.01 -0.00005 1.00 -0.03 1.00 -0.03 10.00 10.7637 1.00 0.0063 3.00 8.5 3.00 8.5 1.00 -0.0222 1.00 -0.00009 1.00 0.0009 0.10 0.0063 0.10 0.0063 0.01 0.00002 0.01 0.00002 0.50 2.64 1.00 0.01 1.00 0.322 1.00 1.171 1.00 16.93 0.01 -0.0002 0.25 0.01 1.00 1.00 0.01 1.00 100.00 10.00 100.00 1.00 5.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.048 0.0019 0.4764 0.28 0.0056 1.23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
'Circumvented US Law,' Says Report
HSBC Probed For Money Laundering

WASHINGTON (AFP) US prosecutors are looking into whether British bank HSBC was involved in laundering money for Mexican drug cartels and moving cash for Saudi Arabian banks with ties to terrorists, The New York Times reported Saturday. Citing unnamed federal authorities with direct knowledge of the investigations, the newspaper said the investigators were also probing whether HSBC circumvented US law by transferring money through its American subsidiary for sanctioned nations, including Iran, Sudan and North Korea. Last month, HSBC announced that its Mexico unit had paid a fine totalling 379 million Mexican pesos ($27.5 million) to Mexico's banking regulators for breaching antimoney laundering controls. Earlier, HSBC apologized and a senior executive resigned after US lawmakers accused Europe's biggest bank of giving Iran, terrorists and drug dealers access to America's financial system. In a 330-page report, the US Senate found the lender allowed affiliates in countries such as Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh to move billions of dollars in suspect funds into the US without adequate controls. The report said HSBC's Mexican affiliate "transported $7.0 billion in physical US dollars to HBUS from 2007 to 2008... raising red flags that the volume of dollars included proceeds from illegal drug sales in the United States." According to The Times, eager to resolve the investigation, HSBC reached out to federal prosecutors in July in hopes of securing a settlement by September. But officials said a settlement in the next couple of weeks was highly unlikely, the paper pointed out.
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FINANCIALS INDUSTRIALS HOLDING FIRMS PROPERTY SERVICES MINING AND OIL PSEI ALL SHARES SME GRAND TOTAL 1,285.26 7,887.73 4,336.22 1,975.68 1,754.37 21,575.08 5,177.38 3,451.6
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1,285.26 7,889.93 4,336.22 1,978.3 1,763.54 21,716.79 5,177.38 3,451.6
1,271.65 7,800.31 4,292.95 1,925.8 1,751.8 21,291.94 5,125.89 3,421.16
1,275.54 7,836.8 4,306.93 1,939.05 1,759.09 21,471.24 5,143.35 3,429.29
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-11.61 -34.07 -102.7 -37.4 4.9 -133.91 -59.49 -32.53
4,658,741 523,038,209 58,107,652 103,472,207 105,770,509 1,291,903,450
P 322,487,368.25 P 775,137,254.89 P 7,616,171,100.02 P 553,556,071.09 P 1,125,253,718.7 P 178,721,506.25
NO. OF ADVANCES: 44 NO. OF DECLINES: 114 NO. OF UNCHANGED: 36 NO. OF TRADED ISSUES: 194 FOREIGN BUYING R5,942,541,653.6 FOREIGN SELLING R2,400,786,519.16
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Why Misfits Make Good Entrepreneurs

I always enjoy reading the column entitled Schumpeter in The Economist. Among several reasons, Joseph Aloysius Schumpeter was my favorite economist in the last century. Although he had passed away in 1950 when I entered Harvard in 1959, legendary stories about his genius abounded in the Department of Economics of my alma mater. He is especially famous for his theory about economic development being a product of the entrepreneurial spirit. He contributed such phrases as creative destruction and clustering of innovations to the literature of economics. In fact, I personally believe that he would have been rated a greater economist than John Maynard Keynes if he had published his trail-blazing book Economic Development earlier than Keynes General Theory of Income, Employment and Interest. There is no doubt in my mind that Schumpeter was the epitome of the renaissance man, whose knowledge was encyclopedic. His book History of Economic Analysis is indeed an encyclopedia of economic thought. In the June 2, 2012 issue of The Economist, the writer of the column Schumpeter aroused in me memories of 1989 when then CRC College of Arts and Sciences (now part of the University of Asia and the Pacific) launched the first ever undergraduate program in Entrepreneurial Management that since then has been copied by dozens of educational institutions. In many ways, the EM Program was ahead of its times. It already recognized the fact that the Philippine educational system was handicapped in comparison to all of our Asian neighbors for not having the K + 12 curriculum in the pre-university phase of basic education. At the risk of being labeled a dumping ground for male high school graduates who did not make the grade for such quality universities as the University of the Philippines, Ateneo and De La Salle University, we (I was then Dean of the CRC CAS) went out of our way to identify misfits who were academically challenged but manifested through psychological tests and interviews that they were especially creative and daring, two of the most important qualities of an entrepreneur according to Schumpeter. Well, note what The Economists columnist wrote last June 12, 2012: Entrepreneurs also display a striking number of mental oddities. Julie Login of Cass Business School surveyed a group of entrepreneurs and found that 35% of them said that they suffered from dyslexia, compared with 10% of the population as a whole and 1% of professional managers. Prominent dyslexics include the founders of Ford, General Electric, IBM and IKEA, not to mention more recent successes such as Charles Schwab (the founder of a stockbroker), Richard Branson (the Virgin Group), John Chambers (Cisco) and Steve Jobs (Apple). There are many possible explanations for this. Dyslexics learn how to delegate tasks early (getting other people to do their homework, for example). They gravitate to activities that require few formal qualifications and demand little reading or writing. Among the high school male graduates that we accepted to the first batches of our EM Program, there were a good number with ADD (Attention-deficit disorder). Despite some hesitation from some members of our faculty, I took the risk of admitting them. Many of them are now very successful entrepreneurs. My amateur educational theory is somehow vindicated by the following information contained in the article In praise of misfits: Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) is another entrepreneurfriendly affliction: people who cannot focus on one thing for long can be disastrous employees but founts of new ideas. Some studies suggest that people with ADD are six times more likely than average to end up running their own businesses. David Neeleman, the founder of Jet Blue, a budget airline, says: My ADD brain naturally searches for better ways of doing things. With the disorganization, procrastination, inability to focus and all the other bad things that come with ADD, there also come creativity and the ability to take risks. These findings of psychologists should inspire technical schools, colleges and universities to offer programs that will take graduates from junior high school in the K + 12 curriculum who have difficulties with their academic studies because of dyslexia, ADD or other handicaps but can make good entrepreneurs. They can be given some remedial courses in their last two years of senior high school coupled with business courses such as accounting, marketing and other subjects that can prepare them for an entrepreneurial role. As we did and are still doing in the EM program of UA&P schools offering , similar programs should include a big dosage of values education and character building components of the curriculum to ensure integrity and social responsibility among our future entrepreneurs. Then, a college or a university can offer them a two-year program that will guide them to actually start a business. They can be awarded an Associate of Entrepreneurship after these two years and do not have to pursue a bachelors degree which they do not need to be successful entrepreneurs. After all, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg never got their bachelors degrees. For comment, my email address is bernardo.villegas@ uap.edu.ph.
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services said it spent P10.4 billion to reduce water supply losses arising from leaking old pipes and illegal connections from 67 percent in 2007 to 43 percent as of June this year. We have spent P10.4 billion so far to reduce the so-called non-revenue water (NRW) and allowed us as a result to recover an average of 551 million liters per day (MLD) which we now pipe to 374,980 new consumers. In effect, this program gave us more water to serve more customers, said Ricky Vargas, Maynilad president. Maynilad now has a total of more than one million consumers, up from only 667,000 in December, 2006. Vargas said Maynilad will continue to focus on this NRW issue to keep reducing water that is lost and wasted. When you see us digging up roads, we are laying new pipes to reach heretofore unserved consumers and/or replacing old pipes. Either way, we are doing this to al-
low everybody the convenience of potable water suppy throughout the day now and decades into the future, he said. Vargas said Maynilad is now pushing farther into the South, particularly Cavite, while it continues to further connect consumers within its area in Metro Manila. We are doing all these at the same time. They require a lot of funds and we have been using our own money, borrowed funds, and collections from connected consumers to continue our expansion and rehabilitation programs. So far, we are ahead of our targets. We are actually supplying to more consumers than projected, he said. Maynilads West Zone covers most parts of Manila, Quezon City, and Makati; the whole of Caloocan, Pasay, Paraaque, Las Pias, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon; and the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.
DOE Seeks Intl Expert For $500-M Electric Motorcycle Deployment Project
By MYRNA M. VELASCO
With the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), an international consultant is being tapped by the Department of Energy (DoE) for its project on deployment of electric tricycles. Interested consulting firms are required to register with the consultant management system (CMS) of the ADB, the tender notice issued by the energy department has emphasized. The executing agency has noted that it is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for services of international consultants and national consultants to provide project management and implementation support. The closing date for EOI submission is September 5 this year. The bidding notice further specified that interested consultants may also form a joint venture (JV) or an association for EOI. It has been added that when expressing interest, a JV or an association must nominate one member as the lead firm that will interact directly with EA as the appointed representative of the JV association. The ADB is expected to fund the rollout of electric tricycles targeted to reach 100,000 over the medium term. The initial goal will be for 5,000 fleets for Luzon. The energy department has justified that the deployment of alternative transport system in the country will permanently change
the market dynamics by increasing energy conversion efficiency and switch from imported fuel and reduced environmental impact. The funding to be funneled by the ADB may reach up to $500 million; and this will integrate an integrated financing from the Clean Technology Fund. Electric mobility is one of the flagship programs being pushed by the Aquino administration purportedly to cut the countrys dependence on imported oil. The energy department is anticipating that the mass-scale rollout of e-trikes may also potentially attract large reputable battery manufacturer for local presence. It added that the project will create an early-adopter opportunity to innovate in establishing sustainable local e-trike manufacturing capacity, leasing scheme and associated services for the operation of e-trikes. Based on previous pronouncements by the DOE, the package I of the Luzon e-trike rollout will be for four regions, including the National Capital Region. Of the targeted 5,000 fleets, 2,000 e-trikes will be allotted for NCR; 1,000 units in Region III; 1,500 units for Region IV-B; and 500 for Region VI. From that initial figure, the DOE has indicated that it intended to prequalify firms for the supply and delivery of e-trikes for the project up to 20,000 units by 2013 and additional 80,000 to be completed by 2016.
Legislators Disagree Over Sin Tax

Senators disagree with the Congressmen over the proposed sin tax measure calling for equitable increase in taxes between local and foreign products. This developed as the Senate doused cold waters on the sin tax measure approved by the House of Representatives committee on house and means, which senators find unfair, especially for the tobacco farmers and the tobacco industry. During a recent hearing, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile described as inequitable House Bill 5727, which increases by as much as 708% the prices of cigarettes. Under the bill being presented to us, some products are being favored over other products, Enrile said. Sen. Ralph Recto, committee chairman, echoed Enriles view. Thats what many senators observe. There is need for reform but the bill favors one product over the other. Thats the problem, it is not fair, Recto said. Sen. Ferdinand Marcos said the House bill will displace the three million farmers who have been depending mainly on the local tobacco industry for livelihood. What are we going to do with them, Marcos asked.
MAKATIMED-MEDEXPRESS AGREEMENT Makati Medical Center signs a memorandum of agreement with Argent Business Consultants and Stores Specialists, Inc. (Medexpress Drugstore) for the latter to operate and manage the Outpatient Pharmacy of MakatiMed and to source the lowest purchasing costs for medicines and medical supplies. Signing the agreement are Rosalie R. Montenegro (2nd from right), president and CEO of MakatiMed, and Robert J. Lim (2nd from left), president of Argent. With them are Catherine E. Bernardo (left), MedExpress director of operations; and Ernesto Escalante (right), Makati Med VP for Supply Chain Management. The same professional pharmacy services will be offered in close collaboration with the Inpatient Pharmacy of MakatiMed, said Hazel Docuyanan, Pharmacy Services Department manager of MakatiMed.
If these taxes are indeed imposed, what could we do to help the estimated 3 million farmers and their families who depend on this industry? It is our responsibility to find ways to address the loss of economic activity in the region, Marcos said. Enrile said the House bill jeopardizes the livelihood of the tobacco farmers. I can assure you gentlemen, Im not threatening anybody here. If the Mindanaoans can do a lot of problem for this country, the Northerners can do it better. We did it against the Japanese, Enrile stressed. Enrile said while the government should provide for a universal
healthcare program, it should also take into consideration the stomach of our people in the tobaccoproducing provinces. We are also protecting our own people. We cannot tax them too much, Enrile declared. As it is now, Enrile said the tobacco industry is already one of the most restricted businesses in the country. We have imposed many restrictions on this industry. There is a ban on advertising and they were also mandated to put health warning on their products and yet the people are still smoking. We cannot reduce the incidence of smoking in this country lower than what it is
now, simply by increasing the tax, Enrile said. Enrile said he himself started smoking at age 9 and stopped smoking when he was 65 years old. In their place in Cagayan, he said most of the fishermen and farmers are smokers. I have not seen a person dying of cancer in the shorelines of Cagayan In the rural areas I hardly know anybody who died of cancer among the farmers, and yet, tobacco is very prevalent in our area. We grow tobacco in Isabela, in Cagayan, in Pangasinan, in Ilocos Sur, La Union, Ilocos Norte, and this has been ever since I could remember, Enrile said. (BCM)
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The long-term impact, of this new political dynamic, remains to be seen; but for now, it would suggest a change in U.S. political control and preferences could affect industry growth, every bit as much as recent floods in
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Overtaking India In Three Years
China: RPs Biggest BPO Rival

Manila affected the industry and its perception in its ability to deliver. The second concern addresses where the respective players fit into the recipient list of that global outsourcing. For example, the top beneficiaries of outsourcing include: The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) Countries, Indonesia, and the Philippines; however the lions share is clearly dominated by India remaining the pre-eminent power.
strong Peso Can Be Compensated

By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT By EMMIE V. ABADILLA
China, not India, is emerging as the Philippines biggest rival in the outsourcing sector, according to ICT research and advisory firm XMG Globals 2012 Year-end Forecast released over the weekend. Based on its growth trend, XMG said, China would overtake India within the next two to three years in the huge global outsourcing industry because it has actively sought out customers in the Asian market unlike the pre-eminent power player India and new favorite Philippines, which are historically focused on gaining share of the US outsourcing industry. If current trends continue, China is on target to overtake India as the dominant BPO player, potentially within the next two to three years, XMG said. This year, the Philippines outsourcing industry revenues will grow from $11 billion in 2011 to $12.7-billion, XMG predicted. However, the top rung still belongs to India, whose revenues are expected to grow from $59 billion to $63.2 billion in the same period. China ranks as a close second, with revenues increasing from $45.7 billion to $53.8 billion. Nevertheless, at this point, China and the Philippines are each showing "real growth," in terms of total market share, as compared to India's current dominant position. To put that in perspective, the last three years (2010 to 2012 projections) have seen annual revenue growth of 25.4%, 23.6%, and 15.7% in the Philippines. In the same time frame, India showed a declining trend, with 13.2%, 8.6%, and 7.1% revenue growth versus China's increasing numbers of 43.5%, 63.6%, and 33.0%. Collectively, these statistics showed a gradual chipping away of India's stronger historical dominance, though time will tell if it will be significant, XMG pointed out. In billions of dollars, India's last three-year growth cycle was, 54.33, 59.0, and 63.2. China's market share was 35.76, 45.7, and 53.8. In 2010, India's revenues were $18.6 billion more than China, but by 2012 the difference was down to $9.4; a significant reduction.
On the other hand, the Philippines modest contribution rose from $8.9 to 12.7 billion; a not-so-insignificant 43% increase in revenue. That is only slightly lower than China's 50% revenue increase. This trend suggests new opportunities for other players to gain market share as well since the growth of the outsourcing industry will remain relentless, XMG undescrored. The bottom-line is, the offshoring outsourcing market is positioned to continue to thrive and grow, but the relative positions, of the respective players, is changing. This shifting paradigm would also indicate room for new players like the Philippines to gain a share of an industry which continues to show growth potential. XMG also projected that the BPO industry growth this year is expected to grow at marginally lower rate than the previous year or a revenue increase of 13.9 percent to $425 billion from a higher 2011 percent growth of 14.4 percent over the previous year to a total of $373 billion. The slower growth was projected despite the rejection of the US Senate of the antioutsourcing bill. A tangible example of this dynamic is reflected in the growth of Chinas share of the global market. Current year growth for China showed the largest growth share, compared to the next two largest players (India and the Philippines). This reflects how political instability in the U.S. has a smaller impact on China, which has actively sought out customers in the Asian market. Industry volume for India and the Philippines has historically focused on gaining share of U.S. outsourcing, said XMG research manager Anna Juanillo. While the industry continues to grow, XMG said it would always be vulnerable to the ebb and flow of political like the US anti-outsourcing bill and the capability of host countries to continue operating this 24x7 orientation of this industry. Earlier, XMG raised concern over the capability of the Philippines to continue providing seamless 24x7 operations in light of the recent massive flooding that paralyzed most industry operations in the National Capital Region and nearby provinces in Luzon.
Trade and Industry Undersecretary for international trade and investments promotions Cristino L. Panlilio said the impact of the strong peso, which is believed to be a deterrent to the competitiveness of the countrys export and the IT-BPO sectors, can be compensated by other competitiveness factors like skilled labor, English-speaking capability, a government that is well-respected, world-class telecommunications infrastructure and a minimized redtape. All these things can provide competitiveness of the country. Foreign exchange is one of them but it is not an overriding factor, it can be offset by these other major competitiveness factors, Panlilio said. According to Panlilio, as long as the peso does not go down to R42 against the US dollar, it is still acceptable to exporters and the BPO sector. In fact, he said, there has been no let up in the number of inquiries by new players and interests of BPO firms to expand their operations in
the Philippines. Operators can still live with that, he said allaying fears that BPO companies would relocate to India because it has an advantage having a weak currency. But Panlilio said that Indias weak rupee is a temporary aberration and the rupee will soon regain its strength. He explained that Indias local currency is basically politically caused as they are facing an election period, but once remedied they would go back to the real fundamentals of their economy. My own estimate is it would appreciate fast enough and faster than us. It will find its true level because India has higher GIR (gross international reserves) than us, he said adding that India joined the trillionaires club three years ago. Earlier, economist Raul V. Fabella warned that the BPO sector, the country's sunniest industry, was slowly losing out its competitive edge to India largely due to the appreciation of the peso against the US dollar. Fabella issued this warning dur-
ing the "Competitive Cur rency Forum" organized recently by the Philippine Exporters Confederation (PhilExport) as they tackled what they believed as the "oppressive" foreign exchange regime. "The foreign exchange has a very important impact on our competitor India in the BPO space," Fabella said. Fabella pointed out that India's rupee has devalued by 25 percent from January 2011 with 44.67 to the curent level of 55.62 against the US dollar. And the trajectory of the rupee has been downwards. On the other hand, the Philippine peso has been appreciating and is now at almost R41 to the dollar. This situation would make India more competitive than the Philippines, he said. "Our BPO may not be able to hit the glorious targets and. Coupled with our appreciating peso that may not happen because they will be squeezed considerably," he said. Panlilio further defended the foreign exchange policy of the Monetary Board, the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
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the countries whose currencies comprise the nominal exchange rate index basket. On a real, tradeweighted basis, the pesos external price competitiveness against the basket of currencies of trading partners did show strength. Weve been able to sustain this nominal appreciation because inflation has been low and stable (and to) reduce inflation differential to come closer to the broader competitor countries, said Guinigundo. Considering the inflation situation and the pesos nominal appreciation, he said the peso can absorb or accommodate more appreciation because
current inflation rate is very low. The central bank and the interagency Development Budget Coordinating Committee is currently maintaining a foreign exchange assumption of R42 to R45:$1 for this year and 2013. Guinigundo said this assumption is not cast in stone. This range is based on what we know today and the R42-45 simply maintains our level of real competitiveness in the global economy. The exchange rate market is a two-way bet (it is) driven by market sentiments on top of market fundamentals and sometimes, the market sentiment will be negative exporters should know how to hedge their positions depending on their risk of appetites, he added.
Guinigundo said at the R42 level, the peso is just reflecting the strong economy and the low inflation environment. The peso has been improving relative to the US dollar because of the robust external accounts position. Weve been showing strong BOP (balance of payments) position and that should be reflected in the peso-dollar exchange rate. So is it strong? The peso is strong because the economy is strong and the peso is just one of those market prices that should reflect the supply and demand of foreign exchange. It is appreciating because the economy is strong and we are getting more dollars and therefore the peso should really reflect an appreciating trend, said Guinigundo.
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sidies to GOCCs reached R53.705 billion, more than double the R21.005 billion it spent in the previous year. In June last year, President Aquino signed into law the GOCC Governance Act of 2011, which provides for the rationalization of salaries and benefits of officials and employees of government companies. The President said bloated salaries of top GOCC officials lead to the unwieldiness of such institutions.
The new measure will create a Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) which shall be composed of five members chairman with the rank of Cabinet secretary and two members with the rank of undersecretary to be appointed by the President and the Budget and Finance secretaries as ex-officio members. The commission shall develop a new position and classification system that will apply to all officers and employees of GOCCs, whether covered by the Salary Standardization Law or exempt from it.
told reporters. The local services sector is one of the biggest job generators and it has outpaced the agricultural and productive sectors as source of employment. It has not only become an important sector in supplying demand, it has the strongest potential of becoming a major foreign exchange earner. The IT-BPO sector, which employs over 700,000 workers, earned $11 billion in 2011. OFW remittances reached $11.27 billion in the first six months of 2012 for a total of $21.1 billion for the entire year. Guinigundo said the BSP is among
government agencies that are taking a pro-active role in improving the potential of the services sector. The flow of remittances, for one, is a concern, and the BSP has been active in reducing the cost of fund transfers and to bring these funds safely to their intended beneficiaries. Guinigundo named three critical challenges to the services sector and these are how to diversify services and move up the value chain, the long-term implication as growth contributor and finally, the protectionist policies of foreign governments. The BSP has already voiced its
concerns to several regional trade groupings and the policy response from most affected governments is to improve the skills set of the labor force and to spike the domestic demand. Weve said in our communiqu with ASEAN that we are concerned about this, the central bank official said. We have expressed our concern about the rising protectionism and the tendencies of many developed economies (to put up barriers) because it is counter-productive. If they put up walls like tariff walls against merchandise imports coming from us or they say No to migrant workers, its their corporates that will suffer in the process. (LCC)
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clients who depend on us, remarked SPi Global President and CEO Maulik Parekh. SPi Global is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines. On the other hand, Global Services is a media platform owned by Cyber-
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January though with the entry of the new Congress. But even if it will not pass, we will refile it in the next Congress. Nothing will prevent us from continuing to campaign in the next Congress, he added. The Save Act bill seeks to revive the countrys garment manufacturing industry and the US textile industry with the US granting duty-free or preferential tariff concessions to garments exported by the Philippines using American yarn and fabrics. Already, the Philippines has agreed to dilute its original version just to accommodate requests from the US side and make it more palatable to the US Congress.
The latest that the Philippine government did was to agree to reduce the period covered for the zero-duty garment and textile trading with the US to five years from 10 years as part of the governments last ditch effort to pass the bill in the US Congress. Earlier, the government also agreed to reduce by $30 million the estimated $230-million revenues that the US shall forego as a result of the zero duty or preferential tariff it gives to Philippine garment exports made from US fabrics and yarn. The $200 million foregone revenues shall be divided to $40 million annually over the five-year life of the bill. Philippine officials have used
moral suasion before the US authorities to justify the foregone revenues on the part of the US. They reminded the US legislators of the long history of brotherhood where the two countries fought during wars. They also noted that the Philippines has not really received any support after the closure of the American military bases in the Philippines. They assured Brady that the bill has the full backing of the US textile industry. In fact, US textile millers will be ramping up production once the bill is passed. On the cut and sew provision, which would allow third country sourcing of fabrics, Panlilio said they assured the US legislators that the Philippines will only source fabrics, such as poplin) from other countries if these are not produced in the US.
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CONTRACT SIGNING Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria signs a contract with Philippine Orthopedic Association (POA) to be the organizations official hotel partner for their convention on November 14 - 17, 2012. This will be the countrys largest gathering of orthopedic surgeons, wherein, they will be focusing on awareness, treatment, and prevention of osteoarthritis in the Philippines. Present during the signing of the agreement were (seated l-r) Board of Trustee Dr. Julyn Aguilar, Secretary Dr. Edward Wang, President Dr. Geoffrey Battad, Director of Sales and Marketing of Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria Trixie De Chavez, Treasurer Dr. Virginia Cabling, Board of Trustee Dr. Paul San Pedro (standing l-r) Board of Trustee Dr. Richard Condor, Board of Trustee Dr. Reynaldo Lopez, Senior Crowne Meetings Manager Elaina Hernandez, Board of Trustee Dr. Ceasar Grey and Board of Trustee Dr. Edwin Jerd Siatan.
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REFLECTION Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees. The evangelist lists seven woes against the scribes and the Pharisees. These woes signify the rejection of their teachings and serve as Jesus warning to their listeners not to imitate their lifestyle. Why? It is because the piety of these religious authorities is only for publicity and showmanship. They do things just to create a positive impression but in reality they do the opposite and make things harder for the ordinary people. Their practice of religion is purely external, only for their self-aggrandizement. Jesus speaks about their sin of parading themselves as self-righteous. They know the law but in reality they do not observe it. Their hypocrisy deserves Jesus woes. Are our works and words truly pleasing to God? Shall we earn the praises of God or the woes of Jesus? SOURCE: 366 Days with the Lord 2012, ST. PAULS Philippines, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.,); Tel.: 8959701; Fax 895-7328; E-mail: books@stpauls.ph; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.
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launched by the DOH in 2010, in pursuit of the goal of providing "health for all." It builds on the efforts of the DOH in the past five decades, during which programs like primary health care, health sector reform, an integrated referral system, and the National Health Insurance Program (PhilHealth) were developed and implemented. UHC is all about providing health
care whenever and wherever it is needed, while at the same time protecting the hard-earned money of patients and their families through universal PhilHealth coverage. It is also about making the health care system more efficient and responsive to the needs of the people. The attainment of UHC may take a long time but the DOH is exhausting all its efforts to come to its realization.
Everyone is invited to take part in this initiative. We greet the Department of Health headed by Secretary Dr. Enrique T. Ona, Undersecretaries Dr. David J. Lozada, Jr., Dr. Nemesio T. Gako, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, and Dr. Gerardo V. Bayugo, on launching its Advocacy Campaign on Universal Health Care. CONGRATULATIONS AND MABUHAY!
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Try to conduct a background check of the persons running or promoting the company. Do not rely on the representations or promises of the companys employees. If you are unsure about the legitimacy and authenticity of the individual or company with whom you are dealing, the best thing to do is to avoid transacting and dealing with them. * Always keep or retain a copy of the contracts/agreements and other took so long to speak, there were a lot of questions thrown my way and there was a senator expecting me for a dinner meeting in Manila); having to land in a sports field of a school in Nueva Vizcaya as the helicopter pilot feared flying over the mountains in the storm; flying back to Manila from Pangasinan only up to rooftop level as the helicopter was malfunctioning; and being at the side of the President as he told the pilot to land despite the initial worry of a higher-than-usual structure in our way. We did land but that airport was ordered closed for safety reasons afterwards. We should ensure the safety of government workers, especially those who are usually at risk. Newer aircraft and vehicles with an adequate maintenance budget are necessary. Incentives are needed to develop the missionary routes land, sea, and air so that regular transport will allow not just government officials but also the public to go straight from one area to another rather than having to go through another city. The insurance coverage of government officials and workers should be revised to allow coverage when taking non-regular flights. As existing insurance plans before joining government do not cover charter and unscheduled flights, maybe government can cover the increased premiums for such coverage while in government service. Appreciating the good works of the
document/s or any receipt/s issued by these foreign currency exchange companies. This is especially useful in an event involving legal action. A printout of the page of the website alone may not always be acceptable or sufficient as evidence of the transaction. * Contact the regulatory agencies. Please bear in mind that the mere issuance by the SEC of a certificate of incorporation to a corporation does not include a permit or license
to engage in activities which require a secondary license. Always inquire as to whether or not the company had been authorized or licensed to undertake the abovementioned activities. Verification can be made with the proper government agencies such as the BSP and the SEC. Note: You may contact us at totingbunye2000@gmail.com. Past articles may be viewed at http://speakingout. ph/speakingout.php.
hard the embassy staff works to promote investments to the Philippines, how could I refuse the request? In Baguio for Christmas with Amy and our three kids, I was awakened by the Secretary to immediately prepare and send an urgent memo to the President. As it was a Sunday, I had to prevail on a fellow Rotarian to open his office, get his secretary to assist me and contact other officials to get necessary information in order to meet the deadline with a CSW memo. In the meantime, my family was waiting and hoping to have breakfast with me but I got to join them only at lunch. Another of the many promises to the family unfulfilled because urgent matters (when in government is something not a crisis?) had to be attended to. Recalling the many modes of transportation we had to take on regional and countryside trips, I now shudder realizing the risks speeding on the not so well maintained highways of Mindanao with a driver who must have fancied he was in a race (well, were trying to catch up in a meeting coming from another that extended beyond the original schedule); riding a cargo plane with its side panels dotted with bullet holes (at least one got fresh air); taking off from an airport in a small plane with only car headlights illuminating the way as the runway lights were not operational (the previous speaker
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a government scholar is reported to be more radical than Kato. Furthermore the MILF reports described him as a cleric trained in Khartoum, Sudan. Here is the disturbing part of the story being written about Kato not only in the Cebu paper but also recently in one of the broadsheets in Manila. The papers said that due to Katos deteriorating health, last July with the help of a politician, he was smuggled out of Maguindanao and into Cebu to be hospitalized. Assuming that the report is true, who was the politician? What was the route taken from Maguindanao to Cebu? Was Kato picked up by helicopter and delivered to which place? Was an airplane used? I suppose the airplane was privately owned. From where did it take off and where did it
government officials as they labor for us will help ease the burden of honest, dedicated public service. Let us not wait for them to die before thanking them. Business Bits. We extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Sec. Jesse Robredo, my former student in UPMBA, whose life is an inspiration to all.
land, in Cebu or a nearby province? Who were the pilots? Who were with him during the trip? Was he brought to Cebu via a fast sea craft? Was the operation to bring him to Cebu a combination of several means of transportation? There are more questions to be asked. I find it difficult to immediately believe the MILF story of how Kato the notorious bandit with a R10-M bounty on his head, was treated in Cebu? And wonder of wonders, Kato was able to return to Maguindanao. A more plausible story could be that some doctor in Mindanao was influenced and paid by a politician or even by the MILF to treat their leader. I remember when ages ago I was still the governor of Cebu, our problems then were less in scope. Peace and order was relatively good except that a sea pirate group headed by Biloy Montemayor raided nearby towns of other provinces in Central Visayas to rob Filipino Chinese businessmen. Anyway because of the good intelligence network that we had, the Philippine Constabulary was able (if memory serves) to corner and eliminate him in Barrio Alaska, Cebu City. Today, the provincial and city governments of Cebu have, I believe, good intel-
ligence, civic, social, programs as well as effective action to eliminate lawless elements. Proof of this effective governance is that there are no NPAs in the whole province. In fact if we had the same effective governance in Basilan, Sulu, and the entire ARMM, the bandit problem there would be very much less. Eventually it would be a thing of the past. As we go to press, Abu Misri Mama, BIFF spokesman said: Kato is still in command of their group and Kato was not in Cebu, because he could have easily been arrested. Said story is therefore a hoax. I shall repeat for the nth time so that those who dont seem to learn from the debacles of the past could take corrective strategies, practices, and actions that should be implemented so that fewer soldiers would become casualties. Indeed good intelligence is one of the most essential requirements for offensive and defensive action. Most important, like the Mossad, the Israeli Intelligence Service, our equivalent agencies should have very long memories and the patience to plod on no matter how long it takes in order to neutralize their enemies with extreme prejudice. E-mail: rene.g.espina@gmail.com
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colored nylon and connected in a long line to delineate specific areas. At most airports, stanchions perform mostly as barriers, to separate and to induce passengers to line up at the airport check-in counters, at the immigration area, at predeparture zones, and wherever orderliness is required without human assistance. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) would be an anarchic place without the help of stanchions. Thousands of these stainless steel columns are in use daily and maintained by the NAIA because at R5,000 each it goes without saying, they are costly. It is thus a welcome relief to hear Onnie Nakpil, Chairman of the ASEAN Airline Operators Council (ASEAN AOC), say he was able to gather 1,000 brand-new stanchions, at a cost of R5 million, courtesy of the leading wireless service provider
SMART. Nakpil, during a brief ceremony and signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA), donated the steel columns to the five airport ground handlers Dnata, PAGS, Miascor, MacroAsia, and AGES. Of course, the NAIA had its share of 300 pieces, to replace the ageing and worn ones. Four years ago, former Airport General Manager Melvin Matibag requested Nakpil to provide the stanchions to add to the dwindling numbers because most of them have been worn beyond use, or simply diminished by natural attrition. The stanchions arrived this month and now 300 of them are with NAIA General Manager Jose Angel Honrado. The ground-handlers say that the stanchions will be fielded at the immigration area each time one of their client airplanes arrives. Each
ground handler has its own marked stanchions. For the last three years, SMART has been providing the 30-member Airline Operators Council with the Immigration Disembarkation Card, which is filled up by every arriving passenger. These cards are free. The NAIA use up about 1.5 to 2 million boarding cards a year. Soon, however, if we take the example of Malaysia, we should do entirely away with this piece of paper. Malaysia introduced the biometric recording system by their Immigration department. The system records the data of foreigners through their National Enforcement Registration System, abolishing the need for the cumbersome card. The Malaysian system facilitates the arrival process for visitors and shortens the processing time at their port of entry.
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especially in Metro Manila. Watch for it! *** I think it is premature to conclude that the government was slowly losing its case against (former President) Arroyo simply because bail was granted. Communication Sec. Ricky Carandang, on criticisms that government cases against other former administration officials are weak. Historically, government lawyers have a poor batting average when it comes to claiming victory in court contests. *** If (Senator) Tito found merit in McBrides findings and repeated them in a speech, the issue is whether the data is wrong or correct. If the data is correct, why can he not use it in his speech? Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, on an American bloggers (one Sarah Pope) criticism that the Senate Majority Leader lifted parts in her Internet blog without attribution, while making a privilege speech on the dangers of contraception. The lying thief, as Ms. Pope called the senator, stood firm in his answer aired in media interviews that the questioned blog statements are public domain and government can use any information if
it is for the common good far from being a plagiarist. *** For the past 17 years, SEAIR pushed through with the initiative as a symbol of its commitment to helping develop tourism in the country. SEAIR Chief Executive Officer Patrick Tan, on the airlines being the first to offer the so-called paradiseto-paradise routes Puerto Princesa, linking El Nido and Boracay. They are also the most profitable routes. *** Some incumbent party-list groups may be disqualified in 2013. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes, when asked what he thought of a widespread public skepticism on the legitimacy of many party-list groups now in the House. Marami pa dyan, sir! *** Some are extremists, so much so they block projected amendments that even directly and favorably address their concerns and objections. Rep. Edcel Lagman, describing opponents in the House against the controversial Reproductive Health bill. Those who favor are alarmists. *** The law (with a provision creat-
ing a R1-billion survival fund) is meant to fund climate-adaptation projects in a country battered by about 20 typhoons a year. Deputy head Mary Anne Lucille of the Climate Change Commission. Besides the money will buy us more wherewithal to give us a better chance of survival during apocalyptic disasters than those Doomsday Preppers portray in American cable TV channel National Geographic next month. *** Napocor proposes to recover the shortfall within 12 months in order to augment its financial requirements, and to provide up-to-date recovery and adjustment of the succeeding years. the Energy Regulatory Commission, ostensibly, pleading for the power wholesaler. Look how Epira relegated this once-cash-bubbling agency to penury! *** Incidentally, the paid, open-letter appeal, published in various newspapers, of the DAR Employees Association correctly addressed P-Noy as President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, unlike many government documents, including monetary bills, that identify him as Benigno S. Aquino III.
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point, said Juergen Voegele, director of the World Bank's Agriculture and Rural Development Department. The world has enough food, but of course we cannot predict the weather and if something extraordinary happens we might find ourselves in a difficult situation again. World Bank data shows that overall food costs are higher but not yet at record levels of 2007-08, which pushed millions into poverty as food prices rose across the board in tandem with sky-rocketing oil prices. The effects of the twin crisis in 2008 dissipated as the global financial crisis intensified and demand slowed. Our recommendation is that countries prepare very early on, Voegele said. As long as our food stocks are so low, (price) volatility will not go away easily. The latest run-up in grain prices comes at a time when the world economy is slowing, the euro zone is in turmoil, and unemployment is higher almost everywhere. The danger for poor countries is
that their fiscal firepower was eroded by the global financial crisis and their ability to deal with bigger food import bills will be limited. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's food index jumped 6 percent in July to higher than in 2008, and the Food and Agriculture Organization warned against the kind of export bans, tariffs and buying binges that worsened the price surge four years ago. Andrew Burns, a World Bank lead economist, said while higher food prices are not likely to contribute to a further slowing of the world economy, it is an added concern for consumers. This is another source of insecurity, it is another source of worry for people,'' Burns said. ''If the situation were to become more sharply defined, if we were to see oil prices start to rise again as well, then that could very well cause that kind of pulling back from activity we have observed in the past with a significant knock-on effect on global activity.
Thomas Helbling, a division chief in the IMF's Research Department, described the current rise in grain prices as a classical supply shock. If this is truly a classical supply shock, prices will spike and if the next harvest is more back to trend, or back to normal, food prices will come down, he said. Still, there is a temporary reduction in real incomes, especially in emerging and developing economies, and that is not helpful to the extent that the global economy is carried by emerging economies and higher food prices will feed into domestic food prices even if it is a limited passthrough. On the upside, concerns over inflationary pressures are less than they were in 2007-08 and high world oil prices have eased. Exchange rate movements also have a role the depreciation of the US dollar against many currencies blunted the impact of an increase in the dollar price of food at the time, said Helbling.
*** The new CJ also thanks media for partnering with us in the judiciary. Judiciary and media are both vanguards of truth and justice. Yes to a continuing partnership! *** Selected from a list of eight nominees submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), Sereno replaces Renato C. Corona who was impeached and convicted in a Senate trial earlier. The broken crown is replaced. Time for judicial respect. *** Sereno, 52 years old and a UP graduate, will serve as the 24th Chief Justice and, barring unexpected circumstances, could serve for 18 years until 2030, on her mandatory retirement age. Full service, full life. Lets wish her the best.
In many developing countries, local food prices are usually lower than international prices and consumers can rely on domestically grown food.
*** Sereno expresses surprise upon learning about her appointment as the next Chief Justice, although her being a dark horse was predicted by some, including this corner because of her qualifications, brilliance, and owing to a dream. Miracles and strange things still happen. *** Although she was the first appointee of P-Noy to the SC on August, 2010, Sereno dispels fears about an Aquino Court, saying the Presidents appointees in the Supreme Court comprise only a minority. Yes to an independent Supreme Court. *** Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda says: The President is confident that Chief Justice Sereno will lead the judiciary in undertaking much-needed reforms... to restore our peoples confidence in the judicial system. Yes to a reformist Chief Justice! Yes to judicial reforms!
Pirates Release British Oil Tanker

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) Pirates have released a British-managed oil tanker, five days after hijacking it off Togo in the Gulf of Guinea, the International Maritime Bureau said Friday. The loaded tanker with 17 crew and a technician on board was hijacked on Sunday about 20 nautical miles off the port of Lome in Togo, said Noel Choong, head of the IMB's piracy reporting centre based in Malaysia.
Aer Lingus Rejects Ryanairs Bid

DUBLIN (Reuters) Irish airline Aer Lingus on Friday renewed a call to its shareholders to reject Ryanair's latest takeover bid, saying its budget rival had failed to provide any new information on its offer. Ryanair has asked EU antitrust regulators to approve the 694 million euro ($849 million) takeover bid its third for the former state carrier in what could be an uphill battle after an EU veto against a previous offer.
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Europe's Largest Harbor Taking Shape

By JAN HENNOP
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AFP) Four years ago, Queen Beatrix gave Rotterdam the final nod to extend her kingdom into the North Sea to expand Europe's largest harbor and forever change the shape of the Dutch coast. Planned for 15 years, the Dutch monarch's signature was a final requirement to set in motion one of the largest maritime construction projects of its kind in the Netherlands in 70 years extending the Port of Rotterdam by an area equivalent to more than 3,000 football fields. Next year, when the first phase of the Maasvlakte 2 project is completed, a new harbor stretching three kilometers (1.8 miles) into the sea will have risen 23 metres (76 feet) from the sea floor. Built at a total cost of 3 billion euros ($3.6 billion) Maasvlakte 2 is seen as the crown jewel at the entrance of the iconic Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest and the world's fourthlargest harbor. "This project has forever changed the shape of the Dutch coastline," Port of Rotterdam director Rene van der Plas told AFP "We needed more . space and the only way was movement into a westerly direction into the North Sea." But Maasvlakte 2 will also forever change the way the port does
business. By 2033, when its four deep-water basins become fully operational the new addition will nearly double the port's current capacity of handling 19 million containers per year to 36 million. It will allow super-sized container ships larger than aircraft carriers to dock around the clock and push Rotterdam's sea traffic from a current 34,000 to an estimated 57,000 ships per year by 2035. "The Port of Rotterdam will remain a key European transportation hub" in future years, said Rommert Dekker, professor in quantitative logistics at the Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. "Because Maasvlakte 2 is designed as a whole new harbor and not built on an existing infrastructure it will have the newest of the new technology available," he told AFP . It was also specifically designed to handle the new larger container ships. Over the last decade their capacity has nearly doubled to 18,000 containers, but their size swollen to some 400 metres long and 60 metres wide. "These ships will need rapid onand-off-loading cycles which Maasvlakte 2 can provide," Dekker said. Coupled with an excellent combination of barges, rail and road infrastructure, Dekker said Rotterdam will continue to outperform ports in
Europe, he said. And despite the current economic crisis in Europe, container traffic was expected to grow, Dekker added, saying "even with the lowest growth scenario, container traffic is expected to double by 2030." Building Maasvlakte 2 is a massive undertaking more than 40 times the size of the Vatican but just the type of project the Dutch have honed to a fine art over hundreds of years. Since September 2008, up to 11 dredgers at a time have been sucking up sand off the Dutch coastline and dumping it in the area where the new port today is taking shape. "It started off as a little island in the middle of the sea. If you go there today, you are already standing on a sand dune 14 meters above sea level," Van der Plas said. "The last time we had a project of this scale and nature was probably the Afsluitdijk," he added, referring to the construction of the 32 kilometrelong dike between the North Holland and Friesland provinces. Completed in 1932, the Afsluitdijk protects the fresh-water lake Ijsselmeer from the salt water Waddenzee, an inlet of the North Sea. It is still regarded today as a major feat of Dutch maritime engineering. "In total, we are shifting some 3.8 million cubic meters of sand," said Maasvlakte 2 contract manager Menno Steenman, who oversees the project.
An aerial view of the Maasvlakte 2 development at the Port of Rotterdam, built in the North Sea off the Dutch coastline taken on July 23, 2012. When finished in 2033, Europe's biggest harbor will have almost doubled its container volume to an estimated 36 million containers per year. (AFP)
Lufthansa Technik Checks PAL Jet

Three Philippine Airlines' (PAL) two brand-new Airbus A320-200 aircraft and one Boeing 777-300ER will undergo maintenance check at Lufthansa Technik Philippines. LTPs vast experience and proven expertise with long-term client PAL makes the Manila facility the choice for maintenance of the newly leased aircraft. As part of the agreement, the A320s and B777 will be scheduled for line maintenance and other technical services. We are pleased to welcome PAL s new additions to its fleet. PAL remains as one of LTPs most valuable customer, and all these years of partnership can only translate to a more solid cooperation in the next years to come. We assure PAL of committed quality service to keep their planes flying safely, shares Yayo Esquillo, key accounts manager. PAL is expecting two more A320200s and one B777-300ER to arrive before the year ends. The flag carrier will lease all brand new aircraft. (EHL)
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moment we find out, says David. The Others category, on the other hand, acts as an incubator of future categories. Our team checks it every now and
Grandest Lobby In Metro Cebu

Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino proudly launches its newly renovated grand lobby.
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Investing In All Things Sulit

What started out as an experimental website designed to figure out the best product category to target ended up being the top online classified ads platform in the country
By TrICIA v. MorENTE usinesses today cant overlook the importance of advertising because of its significant role in communicating a persuasive message to the general public. At its simplest form, advertising provides information, develops thoughts, and triggers customers into action. Its a technique thats workedstill worksa great deal, but one that requires a great deal of time and money to produce. With the advent of information technology, however, the art of advertising has taken a less expensive, less time-consuming turn. Today, many businesses regard Internet marketing, particularly online classified advertising, as one of the most efficient and inexpensive advertising methods to market and sell products and services. It is exactly this platform that Sulit. com.ph (Sulit) Founders RJ and Arianne David stumbled upon in 2006 when they created an experimental website to determine which niche or category to best target, based on the amount of traffic a category will bring in. My wife came up with the idea to create a classified ads website, but the real reason was just to track the traffic and see which category would be most popular. If it was going to be cars, then we will create a website dedicated to cars. But the first three months revealed that all categories were increasing in traffic, so instead of focusing on just one, we ended up expanding it and we officially launched the site September 11, 2006, shares RJ David, managing director of Sulit.com.ph. the website. We only allow people to sell these if theyre licensed, but there are still individuals who try to sell nonlicensed items, which we remove the then to see if a new product category emerges out of it. For example, searches for construction tools were growing so we decided to create a separate category for that. Categories change as consumer preferences change, and we try to follow whatever the market (Turn to page C-3)
A Buyers Market With online users increasing day by day, the online classified ads industry has created tough competition for traditional advertising channels, mainly because of its immediate accessibility. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and even individual sellers looking to get rid of second-hand items, simply advertise in online classified ads platforms like Sulit free of charge, and already a market awaits. Sulit now has around 1.5 million members and were getting 2,000 new sellers a day. We have around a million active ads on the site, and were getting 10,000 new ads per day, shares David. The highest selling category, he reveals, is real estate. The gross market value of Sulit is really skewed towards real estate, even if it isnt our biggest category. The biggest category is cars, he says, which is five times bigger than real estate. There are even stories were hearing where sellers post car ads in the morning, and then by afternoon, theyve already sold it. Sulit started with nine major categories, with more than a hundred sub-categories in 2006. Today, these subcategories have grown to around 300, with the company launching separate, more specialized websites catering to its two biggest sellers: real estate and cars. We released Sulit Real Estate and Sulit Cars last year, David says. Categories have also changed over the years, so our team removes those that do not see traffic anymore. One of the most controversial categories weve removed recently, he reveals, is the Personal Ads. We patterned it after Craigs Listpeople used it to look for text mates and datesbut it ended up being used for other things outside of business so we decided to take it out. Guns and Ammunition is also one of the more delicate categories in
rJ David, managing director of Sulit.com.ph.
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he municipality of Saint Bernard in the province of Southern Leyte is no stranger to climateinduced disasters such as flooding and landslides that are currently being experienced in Luzon. It lies within the Hinabian-Lawigan watershed, named after two major rivers that drain the watersheds 4,536 hectares. According to experts, landslides in the loose rock slopes and flooding from these rivers into the plain areas are triggered by excessive rainfall. More than half of Saint Bernards 30 barangays are at risk of experiencing at least five natural hazards. Its Local Government Unit (LGU), led by Mayor Rico C. Rentuza, since the 2006 landslide tragedy, has made great strides to become an exemplary model LGU for disaster risk reduction and management. Since 2008 for example, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in cooperation with Mayor Rentuza, has successfully operated a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) now integrated with landslide and tsunami
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GIZ Turns Over Landslide Early Warning System To Saint Bernard
GIZ Project Chief olaf Neussner and Mayor rico C. rentuza lead the ribbon-cutting of the new Guinsaugon livelihood cum evacuation center.
warnings. These early warning systems have reduced the risk of casualties as Saint Bernard is extremely exposed to these hazards. Recently, the LGU recently conducted a blessing and turnover of Day Care/ Evacuation Centers, and turnover ceremony of a Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS), established and provided with support again from the GIZ.
The LEWS in Saint Bernard is among the first of its kind to be established in the Philippines. The activities commenced at Barangay Nueva Esperanza for the day care center, and moved on to Barangay New Guinsaugon for the evacuation center, Barangay Mahayag for another day care center, and concluded at the MDMO office for the LEWS testing. The dual-purpose facilities funded by
GIZ can serve as emergency shelters for the 644 households in the three barangays. As day care centers, they follow DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) standards and can accommodate pre-schoolers. The blessing ceremonies were officiated by parish priest Rev. Fr. Joy Catubig of Saint Isidore Parish and were attended by Olaf Neussner, GIZ-DRM project chief; Yolando De Guzman of GIZ; Municipal Mayor Hon. Rico C. Rentuza; together with the Sangguniang Bayan members headed by Hon. Rachel Avendula, barangay captains and the communities. A major part of the days agenda was a test-run of the actual landslide sensors placed at Barangay Lipanto and Tambis 2. Local officials, guests and representatives from GIZ had the opportunity to witness its operation at the Municipal Disaster Management Operations Center. The actual testing was communicated by the barangays by way of portable hand-held radios. They also had the opportunity to observe the tilt and acceleration data coming from Barangays Lipanto and
Tambis 2 where the LEWS were installed. Simultaneously, the test of the community public address system was undertaken, broadcasting a test warning to residents during the simulation/drill. This system is also a part of the communications network set-up with GIZ support in the seven coastal barangays of Saint Bernard to warn of impending tsunami. Since then, the LGU of Saint Bernard has replicated the system in three other barangays for landslide and other hazards.
GTEK research and Development Head reginald Juan M. Mercado demonstrates how the system works.
Chilis Donates R100,000 To Philippine red Cross

s a way of paying it forward, Chilis mounted its 11th Star Bar Challenge fundraising event last August 9 at Chilis Greenhillls. Entering its second decade of giving back, Chilis raised R100,000 for this years beneficiary, the Philippine Red Cross. While the Red Cross provides help to everyone who needs it on a daily basis, this year the organization has been in the thick of helping victims of the August monsoon flooding. Chilis hopes to help those affected by the heavy monsoon rains, while showcasing its bartenders showflaring skills. This years Star Bar winnersfirst placer Bryan C. Aliansas from Chilis Greenbelt, second placer Nelson H. Del Prado from Chilis Greenhills and third placer Juan Paolo Osal from Chilis Alabanghelped raise one of the largest contributions Chilis has ever handed out. Photo shows Geraldine Repollo from the Philippine Red Cross Foundation receiving the check from executives of Am-Phil Food Concepts, Philippine francise holder of Chilis. On hand were Managing Directors Luigi Vera, Richie Yang and Robert Epes, as well as Director of Operations Art Latinazo and Area Director Ireen Francisco.
Success Coach Brian Tracy Comes To Manila, registration Now open

eeping businesses up to date with the latest and best techniques in profit growth and securing more customers is global learning solutions expert firm Institute for Training and Development (ITD World). ITD World brings renowned success speaker and author of 52 bestselling management books Brian Tracy to Manila for a special workshop on November 9 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati. Brian Tracy is the author of powerful success and management books published in more than 38 languages, such as Advanced Selling Strategies, How the Best Leaders Lead, and Maximum Achievement. He has conducted thousands of talks and seminars to more than five million participants worldwide. Tracy also currently serves as a consultant, speaker and trainer to more than 1,000 large companies, with clients including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, FedEx, Lockheed Martin, Prudential, Ford, Caterpillar and Wal-Mart. The exclusive one-day seminar will tackle the best and most secure ways in generating profits and increasing customer base, as well as covering credible success techniques and radical approaches to management. All businesses are invited to partake in this groundbreaking learning rendezvous, with early bird special rates and great deals for companies willing to send representatives in groups. A VIP package is also up for grabs for interested parties. Details for special rates can be acquired by contacting ITD through (2) 887-7428, (915) 497-4559, itdmanila@itdworld.com. Visit www.itdworld.com for more information.
Nueva vizcaya Families Experience Uratex Foams Benefits

amilies in a barangay in Nueva Vizcaya now feel content with roofs over their heads courtesy of the local version of global hit reality TV series Extreme Makeover Home Edition which aired on TV5. Aside from their brand new homes provided to them by Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines, families in Barangay Macabenga, Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya will also sleep better from now on. This is because of the Uratex Deluxe Mattress given to them by RGC Group of Companies. Uratex recently provided more than 100 pieces of quality Uratex foams to some 28 beneficiary-families in Barangay Macabenga. The Foam Group of RGC Group of Companies is the countrys largest maker of commercial and automotive polyurethane foam products. Using world-class quality foam-making processes with excellence at its core, the RGC Foam Group is now one of the leading foam makers in the Southeast Asian region. Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines was hosted by TV personality Paolo Bediones and the Design Team composed of socialite and philanthropist Tessa Prieto-Valdez, top model Divine Lee, professional interior designer Tristan Jovellana, and consultants Marilen Faustino-Montenegro and Joby Belmonte.
rP Energy organizes relief Efforts For Flood victims

ver 2,700 families from 16 barangays in Subic and Olongapo City affected by the severe monsoon floods received relief goods and assistance through Operation Habagat, organized by power company Redondo Peninsula Energy, Inc. (RP Energy). More than 150 individuals volunteered in the relief operations across several evacuation centers in the municipality of Subic and Olongapo City. Affected families in the towns of San Felipe and San Antonio, Zambales were assisted by RP Energy through the Provincial Disaster Risk Management Office. Each relief bag contained food supplies. According to RP Energy Project Manager Grant Smith, RP Energy is committed to the safety and welfare of its host and surrounding communities and we will make every effort to assist in times of calamity. Photo shows Operation Habagat volunteers preparing relief goods for delivery to evacuation centers, led by (from left) RP Energys Victor Chan, SBMA Chamber of Commerce President Danny Piano, Olongapo City Social Welfare Officer Jing Eclarino, RP Energys May Perez and Aiko Mito, and SBMA Rotary Club President John Bayarong.
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rMN Maintains Leadership At 60
At 60, leading radio network RMN has grown beyond expectations, setting a record of being no. 1 in providing entertainment and public service to its listeners and the community. Its pioneering works include the delivery of national newscasts via microwave, its major tie-ups with other networks, its many creative and breakthrough radio soaps and news programs, market leading innovation, and its continued commitment to public service in the light of trying times. With the entry of the digital age, RMN serves to affirm its leadership by investing in cutting-edge broadcasting equipment to constantly offer a better radio experience for its listeners. RMN remains steadfast in the pursuit of its goals with the anniversary theme RMN 60 years Maaasahang Public Service Nationwide, which kicked off last June 30 with a 60day countdown in all AM and FM stations, and the blessing and inauguration of the new RMN Broadcast Center in Cebu. Coinciding with the groundbreaking will be simultaneous Medical Mission activities conducted by all RMN stations featuring basic health check-up, blood donation, dental and other services. The anniversary celebration, according to RMNs Chairman of the Board and President Eric S. Canoy, is a way of thanking communities all over the country for their continued support and to highlight RMNs commitment to public service.
depict the memorable moments or experiences well, complete with suitable essay titles. Contestants are encouraged to submit as many unique entries as they can, without duplication. In addition, the first 100 participants will also receive bread certificates worth P150. Those who make it to this batch, as well as the top three winners, will receive an e-mail notification with claim instructions from Julies Bakeshop. The top three best stories will be produced in a video that will be posted in Julies Official Youtube channel. These will then be judged according to the number of LIKES they each get. Contestants may only vote for their own entry once during the duration of the campaign. The story-video with the highest number of likes will be chosen as the overall winner of the contest, and will have the chance to be produced and televised with credits to the winner. For more details, visit www.juliesbakeshop.net/blog.
provinces of Pampanga and Cavite showing the most interest in SONA. Filipinos also showed an interest in other local news with searches for the Philippine economy. Not surprising as President Aquino highlighted the recent gains the Philippine economy has made in the past two years. Searches for other topics addressed in the Presidents speech, like Education and Environment, were also amongst the top searches in July. Former President Gloria Arroyo grabbed attention as well, as news of her release on bail made headlines around the country. Pinoys also went online to research RH bill as the nation continues to debate the reproductive health bill.
Japans Finest Anti Aging And Beauty Secret Now In Watsons

Japans best-held longevity and beauty secret, Fine Hyaluron and Collagen, dubbed as an Edible Cosmetic, is already available in the 270 Watsons outlets in the Philippines. Made by Osaka-based Fine Co. of Japan, a four-decade-old company and a leading player in the global nutraceutical industry, Fine Hyaluron and Collagen is available through its subsidiary, Fine Nutrition Trading International. According to Imelda Manook-Tesalona, president of Fine Nutrition Trading International, the product helps combat aging and other signs of physical weaknesses. For more information, visit www. fine-kagaku.co.jp or call (917) 521-8698 and (2) 542-3842.
Fritz and Macziol Asia Announces Company Profit, Posts Solid Growth
Fritz and Macziol Asias (F&M Asia) strengthened position in the retail and telecommunications markets boosted the performance of its European parent company Royal Imtech N.V. In the Philippines, F&M Asia has provided automation and systems integration solutions for Holcim, Metro Bank and Trust Co., Smart Telecom, Globe Telecom and SM Shoemart. Underscoring F&M Asia growth in the Philippines is its recognition from the City of Taguig as the 3rd highest recorded District Top Corporate Taxpayer for its Income Tax (IT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) payments for taxable year 2011. F&M Asias mother company Royal Imtech N.V. maintained solid performance in the first half of 2012 with its operational EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortization) margin surging at 5.6 percent growth. Royal Imtech N.V. currently runs the IT infrastructure that supports the numerous British Broadcasting Corporation internet services that cover the Olympic Games. F&M Asia President and Managing Director Lutz Kunack emphasized the pivotal role that the operations in Manila will play in capturing a larger share of the growing IT demand in Asia. The region foresees a high intra-regional growth rate, resulting in a solid gross domestic product (GDP) that will outperform the world average in 2012. Southeast Asia will be the driving force in IT spending this year, accounting for as much as 31 percent of the total global IT spending, says Kunack, citing a report from research firm Gartner.
Julies Bakeshop opens Istoryahee Promo

Julies Bakeshop recently launched Julies Istoryahee Promo, an online campaign inviting everyone to whip out their writing flair and capture as best as they can the memorable moments that have taken place in and around Julies Bakeshop. Interested participants may log in to Facebook and post their mini composition at the Official Julies Bakeshop blog site, www. juliesbakeshop.net. Ongoing until September 20, the Julies Istoryahee will be giving away P15,000, P10,000 and P5,000 to the top three best stories. All entries must be original and should
Google Search Highlights Filipino Interest In Politics

The previous months searches on Google.com.ph highlights Filipinos interest in national politics. Searches for the 2012 State of the Nation Address, popularly referred to as SONA, surged in the run up to the day of the speech, and declined slowly thereafter. Held annually in July, the SONA is an address given by the President of the Philippines to the members of the Congress. A look at Insights for Search data shows that regional interest in the address was high, with the
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Grandest Lobby In Metro Cebu

Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino proudly launches its newly renovated grand lobby, a successful merging of the old and new
By EM P. GUEvArA he first phase of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino (WCCHC) has been completed with the launch of the grand and lower lobbies of the hotel last month. The grand launch had Waterfront Assistant to the Vice President Weslie Gatchalian in attendance, and featured a fashion show of formal wear by Cebus top fashion designers. Costing P100 million, the main lobby renovation consisted of separate canopies and entrances for the hotel, casino and convention areas, a new reception area, new communications and IT gadgets, a newly-built ticket booth for conventions and concerts, Egyptian marble flooring,
improvements on the ceilings three coves and the lobbys balconies and staircases, and state-of-theart sound and lighting equipment. The new lower lobby and bigger Casino Filipino completed the grand renovation programs first phase. The lower lobby features a group checkin counter dedicated to corporate and travel groups, meant to increase operational efficiency. Design Details Top world design firm Steven Leach Group did the renovations, a design firm known for being sensitive to local cultures. For Waterfront Cebus lobby, the paintings of sailing ships on the walls and the map of the circumnavigation of the world on the ceiling, done by a local artist, have been kept. They went for amply cushioned sofas and chairs and
Top world design firm Steven Leach Group did the renovations.
richly veneered tables by Vintage Woodcraft. And a color palette of reds, browns, rusts and mottled greens prevailed, which contrasted with the blue Waterfront name, and other colors of the sea found in the paintings behind the front desk, the reception, and near the staircase. Waterfront General Manager Alfred Portenschlager describes it as a very impressive hotel lobby, from sheer size alone, and also because the entire facility has been upgraded to international standards. He shares that since the soft opening of the grand lobby last May, the turn-around in income from the outlet has more than doubled.
Hotel GM Alfred Portenschlager Weslie Gatchalian with wife Tiffany at the grand launch.
Lobby Lounge Delights The Lobby Lounge also offers an all-
new dining and lounging experience. There are newly-installed glass panels, semi-enclosing each side of the lounge. There are fully-equipped bar areas in the middle of each of the lounges two sections, to ensure diners more efficient service. The hotels Food and Beverage team, headed by F&B Director Alastair Granger have put together features to enhance the overall guest experience. There is nightly entertainment from the citys top performers and soulful afternoon music by soloists. There is a selection of afternoon tea packages from 2 to 6 p.m. daily, and gourmet desserts by French Group Executive Pastry Chef Daniel Lajoux. Among these are five flamb selections, as well as an array of desserts labeled Chocolate
Temptations, which aptly go by the names of the seven deadly sins. A selection of fine wines is also available, with an Enomatic system that enables wine preservation. The Enomatic Wine Dispenser allows guests to sample wines in small amounts before deciding to order a full glass or bottle. To enjoy this service, guests can avail of the Wine Card that can be either prepaid or postpaid. It was in 2011 when it was announced that P300 million will be infused into a three-phase, three-year grand renovation plan for Waterfront Cebu. The second and third phases will consist of the renovation of the function rooms, and the larger convention facilities of the hotel, respectively.
Whats In Your Hallo Hallo?

A merry mix of wares are offered at this happy Internet shopping center
By MITZI DUqUE rUIZ n spite of the boom in the commercial mall development, there seems to always be more space needed for the growing number of entrepreneurs today. One relatively new business aims to offer that elusive venue for entrepreneurs, old and new, to meet their respective target markets without needing to put out much in terms of rent and risk. Its not a new concept, and many a local group have tried to make a go of it before folding up entirely, but Hallo Hallo Mall appears to have enough optimism and foresight to make the business succeed. They launched with a huge celebration last April 1st, apparently without fear or apprehension over associations that come with the date. They even presented their own endorser, TV personality Glaiza De Castro, a selfconfessed online shopper. Introduced by CEO Yasunari Okada as the newest and most comprehensive Internet Shopping Mall in the Philippines, the Japanese-built Hallo Hallo Mall hallohallomall.comboasted of at least 200 shopping owners, a variety of products, a reward points system, and transaction security. By variety, the group did not jest the wares range from an assortment of collectibles and knick knacks never before widely considered essential, to breakthrough products and gadgets, gym equipment, baby clothes, to fullscale furniture and signature fashion accessories. A virtual shopping mall
of several value categories, all under one web address, theirs is the kind a shopper had best be prepared with a list to stick to or else get carried away with the profusion. Fo r t h e i r vendors, they offered easy registration through a userfriendly process, CEo Yasunari okada (left) with Hallo Hallo Mall endorser and selfno initial running confessed online shopper, Tv personality Glaiza De Castro. cost, and a simple requirement of primary target market was the working declaring mail orders with a system class, 20 years old and above. As part they implement. of our vision, we would like to provide convenience to those who are always So Far, So Good on the go or who rarely has time to Since the launch, Hallo Hallo Mall drop by the shopping centers. Even our has been doing pretty well, shares kababayans abroad who wish to send Faith Al-Qahtani, the groups account gifts to their loved ones all around the manager who has been with the country, she says. company even before the launch and The publics reception to Hallo who basically manages everything. Hallo Mall is quite overwhelming. Even Al-Qahtani adds, We have acquired students, housewives, elders, first-time business partnerships with a handful Internet users have joined in. Weve of well-known companies who also also seen some foreign customers believe in Hallo Hallo Malls vision and that registered (on) the site. With that potential to be the countrys leading result, Hallo Hallo Mall now caters Internet shopping mall, one of which to everyone 18 years and above, Alis BDO. By September 15, we will Qhatani shares. Their top-sellers are, be adding Smart Communications not surprisingly, cosmetics, electronic to our growing number of business gadgets and fashion items. partners. Ironing out Kinks Exceeding Projections This being the groups first foray into Al-Qahtani says that at first, their the Internet shopping field, it hasnt
been all smooth sailing. Al-Qahtani reveals, The top three challenges we have encountered so far are sellers doing direct sales instead of going through Hallo Hallo Mall, customers and sellers mistaking our site as another classified-ads website, and customers taking advantage of our point system. Working through these, she says, included steps like, letting our partner sellers understand the benefits of having their transactions go through Hallo Hallo Mall, and we are now seeing a big improvement on that. Thorough explanation is given so that everybody understands that Hallo Hallo Mall is not just another yellow-pages site but an online shopping mall, and the confusion has almost dropped to none. We are progressively working on improving our point system so that it doesnt get taken advantage of, communication letters to customers and numerous ways of earning points without violating our terms of use is now being polished by the management. Huge Playing Field Knowing how many competitors they have, not just locally but around the world, through the open field of the Internet, they have laid down measures and areas of action to maintain a hold on their niche. Hallo Hallo Mall continues to innovate every day. We value our customers. We listen to them and cope with their ever-changing needs, which has led to our having a wide range of payment methods for our customers ease and convenience in doing online shopping. currently creating an Android app, he shares. With developments in information technology and communications increasing, Sulit finds itself with a bevy of happy problems. Our biggest challenge now is that the site is growing really fast, so we really have to grow our team, too. We now have 50 to 60 people, and we intend to double that by the end of the year to support our growth, David says, adding that the moment the e-commerce industry hits that inflection point, competition even from outside the Philippines are going to come into the market. Because the economy is really strong, the Philippine market has become very attractive to foreign business, so were expecting a lot of competition from established players outside the market. How were
Not to mention our Point System that sets Hallo Hallo Mall apart from the rest, says Al-Qhatani. They have also included advertising on social networking sites, particularly noticeable on Facebook. For a newbie in this arena where eBay and Amazon are already brand names and market leaders, the group continues to stay positive and to take each obstacle as an opportunity to learn and further develop. What they can do for now is offer customers with a better than ever online shopping experience, Al Qahtani promises. Hallo Hallo Mall will be adding a thousand more items to choose from and we will be giving away more points they can use for purchases. They will also have to watch out for promotions we will be launching. For our sellers, we promise better business. Hallo Hallo Mall takes business partnership an extra mile. We help our partner sellers with their advertising and marketing needs. We make sure that each and every transaction is safe and fraudulentfree, that is why profit and growth is a real guarantee with us, she ends.
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we try to follow whatever the market needs, he says. E-Commerce rising Whereas e-commerce sites like Ebay.ph and Multiply.com have builtin payment mechanisms for sellers incorporated into their websites, Sulit has yet to join the bandwagon. We feel that the Filipino e-commerce market is still not mature enough for such a system, asserts David. Its a very young market, and just because it is already offered in other sites doesnt mean that the market needs it already. Majority of Filipinos still want to meet up for buying and selling, so majority of
rJ and Arianne David, founders of Sulit.com.ph.
transactions are still being done offline. But, he says, we acknowledge that we are already heading towards that position. Philippine e-commerce, predicts David, will reach that critical mass around 2015 to 2016. This is because
in 2015, mobile will be really big. We believe that by 2015, most of the transactions will happen through mobile so were really banking on mobile products now. We have a mobile app, an iPhone app, a very good mobile site, and were
going to address this, he says, is to continue innovating and adopting new technologies. In the Internet, in a span of six months, what we have could be obsolete already, so we have to always keep making the site interesting to both buyers and sellers. As far as growth drivers go, mobile has the most potential. For the past years, our year-on-year growth on mobile is around 500 to 600 percent. When we created the website, even in the initial year, we never saw that kind of growth, David says. Mobile usage is really coming to that critical point, which is why a big part of our company is already in that space. Were testing a new way of Searching now using the phones GPS. Were testing Geo Location features of the phone and hopefully, we can roll out that service in a couple of months, he ends.
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remitting P13.211 billion over the last 17 years. I invited De Lima for a short chat and was grateful that she kindly accepted my invite despite the cold she was nursing. My First Impressions De Lima has been a good friend of my in-laws for many years. Ive always known her to be the elegant lady who loves to paint, tends to her garden and eats good old Bicolano food. Although she is as much an icon in Philippine business as Washington SyCip or Andres Soriano, Sr., I never really interacted with her outside a family or social context. This meeting was going to be the first time we would get down to talk turkey. Within the first 10 minutes of our conversation, I understood why potential investors find De Lima hard to resist. She has an innate charm that can disarm even the shrewdest of CEOs. She is soft-spoken yet assertive in an old-fashioned way. She speaks of the boundless talents of the Filipino with conviction and faith, and on this basis builds her case as to why the Philippines trumps every other Asian nation as an investment haven. Her sincerity shines through as she speaks about how new investments can improve the lives of her countrymen. She leaves her listeners with compunction to honor her purposeto support it. This is probably why investors can hardly deny her and why she brings home the bacon almost every time. It made perfect sense to me why President Aquino asked De Lima to stay on as PEZA Chief despite being in service for 17 years and being past her retirement age. In this era of intense competition for precious investment dollars, the President must have only the best on his team, if only to grab our fair share of the pie. De Lima has proven time and again that she delivers. Working Through The Barriers The World Bank puts the country in 136th place out of 183 nations surveyed in terms of ease in doing business. It identifies corruption, outdated infrastructure, bureaucratic red tape and high power costs as the primary reasons for our poor standing. These are the barriers, if you will, that prevent us from being a hub for foreign multinationals. For those unaware, the World Bank based its evaluation on Quezon City, not any of the PEZA zones, nor a random sampling of selected cities. It must be said, however, that the conditions inside PEZA zones are significantly better than those outside. In fact, DTI Secretary Greg Domingo once told me that if the World Bank study were to review the country based on our PEZA zones alone, we would be clustered in the upper third of the rankings. Be that as it may, the problems identified by the World Bank report also plague the PEZA zones, albeit to a lesser degree. This cannot be denied. Yet, investors continue to come in. A deeper look into the PEZAs business model reveals that structural improvements are in place to help offset the barriers mentioned by the World Bank report. Our expensive power cost has been a festering problem for decades and a major reason why manufacturing concerns with slim profit margins (e.g., low cost garments producers) have been eased out from our shores or are precluded from coming in. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to this, not without adding more power capacities to our national grid. De Lima eases the impact of this by working out a preferential rate for PEZA registered firms. A discount of P1 per kilowatt hour is in effect between PEZA and Meralco on the back of its massive consumption. On top of this, VAT is waived for all power charges. These add up to significant savings that make PEZA zones slightly more competitive as far as power rates go. While bureaucratic red tape is a gnawing problem in most local and national government agencies, it is practically non-existent inside PEZA zones. De Lima established a system whereby all administrative services (e.g., processing of licenses, permits, tax clearances, etc.) are done in one place and is made available 24 hours a day, all year round, except on Good Fridays. She calls it a one-stop shop that is also a nonstop shop. So efficient is the system that processes normally requiring two working days to complete in Indonesia or Thailand can take no more than one hour inside a PEZA zone. The absence of red tape and the perpetual access to administrative services is one of PEZAs key differential advantages over other industrial estates in the region. De Lima is often heard saying, At PEZA, we do not lay down the red tape, just the red carpet to our investors. I have spoken to some PEZA locators and they swear by the advantages that PEZAs 24/7 service gives them. It helps to offset the delays and inconveniences borne out of our old and inefficient seaports, airports and slow on-the-ground logistics. Most manufacturers these days operate on a just-in-time manufacturing flow where raw materials are delivered to the factory floor just when they are needed. If these raw materials are held up in our ports or delayed for hours by crawling traffic, the manufacturing flow can grind to a screeching halt. This is where the value of 24/7 service comes in. Manufacturers can take delivery of their raw materials or dispatch finished goods even at three in the morning. This is the best De Lima can do to ease the impact of our poor infrastructure situation. It is, however, only a bandaid solution. The permanent answer to our infrastructure woes would have to come from a collective effort between the Palace, the DPWH and the DOTC. Unfortunately, the DOTC has yet to prove that it can work with a sense of urgency. And What of Corruption? Bar none, corruption in government is the single biggest turnoff to investors and the main reason why foreign direct investments in the country has been but a fourth of what has been realized by our neighbors from the years 2000 to 2010. While De Lima assures, with absolute certainty, that corruption is non-existent inside PEZA zones, investors still have to deal with local and national government agencies where corruption is still the norm. This is where the problem lies. Corruption still persists today, but the fact that we now have a Chief Executive who is honest beyond reproach and is hell-bent on quashing graft in the bureaucracy has significantly changed the way
Our Secret Weapon In The Investment Race

the investment community views us. Proof? From the time President Aquino assumed office up to today, PEZA has realized more than $12 billion worth of new investments, representing 24.4 percent of the total investment made in PEZA zones since its inception in 1994. The Philippines is now the darling of the investment community on the back of Aquinos Reformist Agenda, De Lima attests. Governments sincere efforts to quell corruption, level the playing field and perpetuate full transparency in government dealing has convinced many that the country has finally got its act together. Our $12 billion investment haul in the last 25 months is a stamp of approval no one can deny. It only underscores the opportunity loss from the lost decade under the corrupt reign of Mrs. Arroyo. There is no denying that the economy is on an upward momentum. However, let us not forget that the renewed investor confidence we are enjoying today is, to a large degree, borne out of the stark contrast in management style, values and philosophies of President Aquino and Mrs. Arroyo. To sustain our growth trajector y, P-Noy must show palpable advances in his crusade towards eliminating corruption. It will no longer be enough that he himself is not corrupt. Investors must see concrete improvements (especially) in the middle and lower trenches of the bureaucracy. Want to know why the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) ranks the Philippines as the best place for manufacturing or service-based businesses? Want to get the scoop on which Fortune 500 companies have recently located here and which government agency is contemplating measures that could potentially wipe out all the advances made by PEZA? Read all about it in this space next Monday. Andrew is an economist, political analyst and businessman. He is a 20-year veteran in the hospitality a n d t o u r i s m i n d u s t r y. Fo r comments and reactions, e-mail andrew_rs6@yahoo.com. Follow Andrew on Twitter @aj_masigan.
n the last few months, President Aquino has been pitching for more investments for the country from one chamber of commerce to another. Ive attended many of his investment conferences and I have to say, hes become better at it since he started his selling spree some 15 months ago. I originally intended to write about how President Aquinos style differs from that of FVR, arguably the best salesman this country ever had. But as I reviewed my notes on P-Noys speeches delivered before the Euromoney Forum last March, the Philippine Investment Night last May, and even the SONA last June, I noticed that the President never failed to single out Lilia De Lima, director general of the Philippine Export Zone Authority (PEZA), as a key contributor in the countrys investment drive. So I decided to save my piece on P-Noys selling style for another day. The big story, I figured, is Lilia de Lima. No one in this generation has contributed as much as she has in bringing in foreign investments into the country. Under her supervision, De Lima transformed a losing government agency from the Marcos era, formerly known as the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA), into the crown jewel of the Philippine investment scene. PEZA, today, offers an efficient and well-organized environment for foreign firms to do business in. Since 1995, PEZA zones have attracted nearly $45 billion worth of new investments that generated more than $459 billion in export earnings. It has expanded its network of operating economic zones, from just 16 in 1994 to 258 today; 101 more are being developed and will soon be operational. From being a money pit of government funds, PEZA has become a major contributor to the national treasury,
Crown Asia: Understanding Market Is Key To Its Brands Success

he success of a brands Unique Selling P roposition (USP) depends on the understanding of their market. Take the case of Crown Asia. Its market, primarily middle-income families, are made up of hard-working individuals who not only see a home as an abode, but a stamp of their success. Currently, its customer profile consists of mostly OFs (or overseas Filipinos seafarers, medical practitioners, engineers, those in I.T.-related fields, approximately 50 percent), with the rest being entrepreneurs and locally employed individuals (managerial level). Understanding this groups values, Crown Asia created the USP of themed projects, and took it a notch higher with creating complete themed communities. From the housing unit to the environs around it, says Crown Asia COO Mary Lee Sadiasa, we preserve the concept and look by including restrictions in the master deed and contracts to ensure that owners adhere to the theme even after the development project is long finished. It all began in 1995 with La Marea in San Pedro, Laguna. The real estate industry was abuzz with this development because it addressed the markets growing penchant for beauty and innovation in an affordable package. Homeowners were becoming more and more discriminating in taste and Crown Asia was more than capable in appeasing them. The success of La Marea spawned a
string of highly successful projects, which included Italian, SpanishMediterranean and American country themed communities. From one premiere development in La Marea, Crown Asia now has 30 projects including subdivisions in key areas such as Cavite, Laguna, Muntinlupa, and Antipolo, and high rises in Metro Manila, and significant horizontal projects in the regions. What The Upper MiddleIncome Market Wants Apparently, the upper middleincome segment has found value in these themed developments as well. Homes constructed by Crown Asia reflect stylish architecture that represents a higher standard of living and have served as a symbol of a household statustalented, hard working, financially stable and upwardly mobile. One of Crown Asias pioneer themed communities in progressive Bacoor, Cavite is Citta Italia. And within Citta Italia is a more exclusive enclave: a new phase dubbed Napoli. It features larger house models with packages ranging from 5M to 7.9M. There are three things the upwardly mobile, such as the Citta Italia or Napoli market, look for in a home, says Sadiasa. These are: Location accessibility from work and modern conveniences (schools, malls, medical facilities and other business and commercial centers etc.); a higher standard of living, since the upwardly mobile are the ones who are advancing or likely to advance in economic and social standing, explains Sadiasa.
And the last, The type of home they would aspire for should have excellent workmanship, stylish architecture and innovative design. They would aspire for homes or communities that offer exclusivity, safety and security especially for their families. This income bracket also tends to put a value in ecological sustainability in its communitiessomething that Crown Asia guarantees. All the land we have developed preserves the natural landscape of its environment, says Sadiasa. Construction materials used are eco-friendly, we work around trees or transfer them to open spaces, our architecture allows more natural light to come in which in turn leads to energy conservation, waste management is strictly employed. Should a buyer decide to buy for investment purposes, he would be wise to consider a Crown Asia home. When Crown Asia communities are being developed, we dont just mean houses. Crown Asia/Vista land continues to enhance the different communities by establishing within or around its communities commercial, business and lifestyle, she says. This is basically because most of our projects are part of a bigger masterplan. Also, for almost all of our Crown Asia Projects, we have established village centers that showcase establishments catering to the daily needs of our homeowners. A Place For The Upwardly Mobile Since its establishment in 1998, Citta Italia has continued to thrive. Derived from the Italian word for city and Italy, it is an exclusive
Italian-inspired Community located along Molino Boulevard (Bacoor, Cavite). Perhaps one of the biggest self-sustaining development in Cavite, Citta Italia stands proud on almost 80 hectares of prime property. Currently with 15 flourishing phases, Citta Italia has everything and more the successful individual deserves: security, complete amenities (clubhouse, swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, function hall, childrens playground); and soon, a village center that is sure to offer more convenience to its homeowners. While Citta Italia is already near malls, hospitals, and schools, further convenience will be available to residents, as the government project of extending the LRT Line 1 from Baclaran to Bacoor will soon come to fruition. Napoli, angled towards a more select group of homeowners, is a deluxe haven set within Citta Italia. Crown Asia recently launched Citta Italias new phase named Napoli.
Its name was inspired by the Italian city, Naples (derived from Neapolis meaning new cityknown for its thriving economy, arts and culture, alluring parks and open spaces). This community is sure to attract a more discerning set of homeownerspeople who have worked for, and feel they deserve more space. That there are only a limited number of houses in the enclave means homeowners have a higher sense of privacy and exclusivity. This phase will also feature a play park and a lush open space. Napoli is again proof of our understanding of our market, concludes Sadiasa. As the higher middle-income market gain even more financial freedom, they become more critical and gain a growing desire for sophistication. This is what Napoli gives them. For inquiries, please call (2) 837-1400 or visit www.crownasia.com.ph
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Call For Olympus Tough TG-1, The Reigning King Of Rugged Cameras
By WALTER C. VILLA
hats your grab camera? It should be something thats pocketable, something high-performing optically and technically that you will feel confident and uncompromised with every shot. It should also withstand extreme conditions so it can go with you everywherewhich is the very essence of a grab camera. At first glance the new Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS, launched last May, fits the bill. Cult users, as well as firsttimers, will be delighted to know that Olympus pushed engineering-limits in this top-of-the-line model by putting a 12-megapixel 1 2/3 CMOS sensor (instead of the smaller 1 1/8 CCD) in a shockproof (up to 6.6 ft. drop), waterproof (up to 40 ft.), freezeproof (up to -10C), and crushproof (up to 220lbf.), double-layered lightweight polycarbonate resin body with metal frame. The deal breaker, however, remains the high-speed, ultra-bright f2.0 lens (the worlds first in a rugged camera) which allows you to capture scenes in natural light when shooting fast action or in low light. Its range is pretty decent too: 4.518mm (25-100mm 35mm equivalent) which covers your travel, interiors, big group up to a good half-body portrait. The lens also has an excellent water-repellent coatingthe same found on its 3.0 high resolution OLED display (610K dots) monitor that prevents water from remaining on the glass surface. DESIGN Unlike most waterproof point-andshoot cameras in the market today, the TG-1 exudes the serious (macho) photographic tool that it is. You will find no bubble-gum color trimmings
here, no flimsy plastic parts which would make it look like a toy. Under its seemingly metal package punctuated with strategicallyplaced rubber grips, the TG-1 has GPS and electronic compass readings recorded along with the image. For more serious adventurer, theres a manometer that marks your spot on the map. It also records altitude and water depth and issues a warning if you go below the 40 feet depth limit. Layouts and controls are familiar and intuitive, though you may need to read the camera manual in order to know how to save your all-important C1 and C2 custom settings. All buttons and dials (except for the shutter and power buttons) can be accessed via thumb on the back panel. All outlets (USB and HDMI) are buried under durable double-lock doors. FEATURES The first thing you will notice in TG-1 is the speed: it boots up instantly and is ready to shoot the action when you are. The second thing, which defines the actual TG-1 experience, is its lack of the professional controls such as the shutter speed-priority, aperture-priority, and manual mode. However, the cameras iHS Olympus cutting-edge technology
which stands for Intelligence, HighSensitivity, and High Speed makes up for it and allows you to record what you envision without fail. If you still need a sense of control you can save your favorite settings such as ISO, drive, AF mode, etc. in C1 and C2 and access them quickly at the turn of the dial. For capturing action scenes, users are advised to switch onto TG-1s super sports mode. Here, you will see the CMOS contrast detection focus system at its best. Its unbelievably fastin fact it feels as though it locks focus faster on moving subjects than my OM-D EM-5. In capturing the fast approaching bikers, the TG-1 locks on the moving subject at the center and tracks focus in all of 10 frames per second at full 12MP resolution. At 3MP, the frame rate boosts to a mind-boggling 60 frames per second! For general photography, its best to switch to iAuto (Intelligent Auto)
mode. The cameras super smart intelligence and algorithm instantly detects the subject, lighting and situation to identify the scene you are shooting and use the correct pre-sets (a total of 30) including the staple night, sport, landscape, sunset to the mediocre ones such as pet cat, pet dog (come on, do you need special setting for these?) and self-portrait mode. My runaway favorite is the backlit HDR mode which works like a modified multiple bracketed exposure where three burst of frames are automatically combined in a single frame for that one perfectly exposed shot teeming with details. Tripod is mandatoryunless you have super steady handsbut the instant image saves you minutes of post-processing of masking and layering in Photoshop. Take for instance the interior of Bluewaters Maribago new villa room. It presents a technical shooting challenge due to its mixed lighting of varying intensity. Theres a long way to solve this which involves multiple barndoored lights, and a short way which just involves switching to backlit HDR mode. Not surprisingly, TG-1 packs high-specs video feature with 1080p full HD at 60 frames per second for a good slow-motion playback. Its also equipped with Multi-Motion IS which compensates for undesirable movement for smoother videos. It has Linear PCM Recording, a professional audio technology pioneered by OIym-
pus in its professional recorders, for the best sound playback. The TG-1 grows with you and has room for expansion when you need it. The lens converter adapter (sold separately) allows you to screw in your favorite 45mm filter as well as a proprietary fisheye- and tele- converter and lenses that are both waterproof up to 40 feet. The TG-1 remains responsive when it matters with its tap controla nifty feature to navigate the control menu by tapping the right, left, and top sides of the camera. Imagine when you are skiing or on top of Himalayas and you have to change your camera settings with gloved hands you never have to fidget with the control dials and buttons with TG-1. The TG-1s fast, bright, and visibly distortion-free lens is probably one of the best I have seen in a rugged point-and-shoot camera, heck or even a point-and-shoot camera with more than US$ 500-price tag. I love the philosophy behind TG-1 when it comes to extreme situations: it does the thinking for you and takes control to keep you focused on the stuff that mattersyour first underwater encounter with a whale shark, capturing your buddys next wakeboard trick after you did yours, spelunking inside a cave with chest-deep water, beating the high-altitude cold, or hanging on the rope with one hand for dear life. Walter C. Villa is an award-winning travel and corporate photographer.
Toys R Us organizes 2nd Rubiks Speed Challenge Championship

Think you can rule the Cube? The search for the fastest hand strategists is back today, August 27, 2012, as Toys R Us Philippines holds the Rubiks Speed Challenge at the Activity Area of the Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. At stake are gadgets, gift certificates and a trip to Hongkong to represent the Philippines in the Asian Rubiks Championship from October 5 to 7, 2012. This years Grand Champion will bring home a Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500, a Rubiks certificate, and an all-expenses paid trip to Hong Kong (includes airfare, accommodation, and pocket money). The second prize winner will win a Pavizio Tablet and a Rubiks certificate, while the third place winner gets a P3,000 worth of Toys R Us Gift Certificate and a Rubiks certificate. Two new special challenges will also be mounted in addition to the 4x4x4, 5x5x5, One-Hand and Blindfold solve. These new challenges involve teamwork as cubers will have to solve the cubes in tandem (called the Team Solve) and as a group (called the Relay Solve). The event, however, is not just for Rubiks enthusiasts as Toys R Us has also prepared several other pocket events such as Gundam Caravan for fans of the toy and animated series; Bonkazonks stunt toys for collectors and stunt-battling game lovers; and Disney Cars for R/C car racing fanatics. For those who want to try their hands in solving the challenging Rubiks cube, visit Toys R Us and get your own cube now. Who knows, you might be the next Rubiks Master. Check out Toys R Us 15th store at the newly opened Robinsons Magnolia along Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City. Other Toys R Us stores are located at Robinsons Malls: Galleria, Manila, Metro East, Lipa, and Bacolod; Trinoma Mall, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Plaza, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall; Eastwood Mall, Bonifacio High Street and Marquee Mall. You can also check out Toys R Us Toybox stores inside all Robinsons Department Store that now has 36 branches nationwide.
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By Angelo Fernandez
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Wooden Batteries
EVERY MONDAY August 27, 2012
Chikka Founder Rallies New Innovators

Think Of Services That Seek To Make Something Better, Solve A Problem In Your Locality
hikka founder Dennis Mendiola brought the little gem of advice during his keynote at UP Diliman, for IDEASPACE the technology and entrepreneurship hub organized by the MVP-led Metro Pacific Investment Corporation. The group is looking to award the most innovative ideas not only with funding but also the cooperation of business, industrial and technical experts from leading companies such as Smart, PLDT, Meralco, and Philex Mining. A real need among Filipinos, Mendiola said, was the primary reason for the birth of the Internet-based text messaging solution we all know now as Chikka Text Messenger. Do not model your projects after first world examples because their environment, the problems they are trying to solve, and their resources are quite different. Mark Zuckerberg and his groups situation was unique to them, Mendiola said, referring to the Facebook founder who in the early 2000s built the service for use among students at Harvard. Only subsequently did they open it up to other colleges and high schools first in Boston and then across the US. And Americans, they were all online, even then, said Mendiola. Meanwhile, Chikka sought to connect global and online Filipinos to folks back home who werent online but even in 1999 were avid texters. This was a time when even international text was limited, with the U.S. being one of the last countries to be interconnected to Philippine telcos by way of text. And we solved
ts always fun to find out about interesting developments in science and technology because its a sign that were always in pursuit for solutions to our problems and it constantly shows how amazing science and human creativity can be. My favorite pieces of news are the ones about everyday problems that the world faces with strange and whacky solutions (or potential solutions) you probably would not have thought about. Would you have thought about using biological viruses to generate electricity? Dont you think the amazing things 3D printing technology have done so far are great? Isnt the recently discovered plastic eating fungus fascinating? If you are also fascinated by strange but smart solutions science has to offer, you might like the news about an environmentally friendly new potential material for making batteries in the future. Its perfectly normal to wish that our gadgets had better batteries that last us longer. The sad truth, however, is that all these batteries that power our everyday devices from flashlights and watches to our phones and computers are made of non-renewable materials. Just like the Green Movements focus on looking for clean and renewable energy sources, the same is true for the materials we use to make things. Reusing and recycling is great but what if we had batteries that are made completely from renewable materials? Its possible that
we just might be able to do that in the future because some scientists have already taken a step in that direction. Scientists from the Poznan University of Technology in Poland and the Linkping University in Sweden have been able to use two materials, polypyrrole and lignin, to make a battery cathode. Polypyrrole is a conductive organic polymer that can be used to store the charge. Lignin is a wooden waste product from the paper making process and can be used as insulators. Both materials come from renewable sources and finding good uses for waste products is always a good thing. While the scientists have already made a prototype rechargeable battery using these materials, its still going to take a while before we see this kind of battery out in the market. First of all, the battery still has problems retaining its charge when it is idle. Secondly, if I understand correctly, this is only one part of the battery that they managed to find a potential renewable solution for. Batteries have three parts: the two electrodes, cathodes and anodes, and the electrolyte in the middle. This means that it seems like they have yet to find similarly renewable sources for anodes for this to truly be called a battery made from renewable sources. Once they solve these problems, we could very well see wooden batteries made from a renewable source used in the future. Just the idea of it is pretty mind boggling!
Financial Advice Made Easy Through BPIs Bankers Online Facebook App
this by interconnecting online PCs to mobile phones via text, Mendiola added. $50,000 dollar servers and dial-up Internet Mendiola joked that they would have built the Chikka prototype in his garage ala Silicon Valley, but for the mosquitoes. Instead he said he and his hacks holed up in the air-conditioned living room. But Mendiola also stressed how the new generation of students and young entrepreneurs have so Reliving the Dotcom Era. Chikka founder Denmuch that he could nis Mendiola at a recent sortie in UP Diliman for MVPs IDEASPACE. have only hoped for when they were as Over-the-Top and Over-the-Air young and building the first version Despite the many limitations of Chikka. then, Chikka was far ahead of its time The times were different. Lapas they came up with an Over-thetops cost 5,000 US dollars, our servTop (OTT) to Over-the-Air (OTA) soers cost 50,000 dollars, and we had lution PC to text. Meanwhile other Internet at dial-up speeds. Weve global players such as Yahoo, AOL had to import talent from Silicon Valor MSN, were all thinking of mobile ley. Only one percent of Pinoys then instant messengers that run purely had Internet but text was booming. OTT, something that didnt enTelcos then were still cynical about joy popularity until recently with the us connecting to them from the Inemergence of smartphones. ternet, he recalled. But now big Moreover, Chikkas OTT and companies are actually the ones OTA hybrid enjoyed instant comreaching out, wooing innovators. mercial success, with its very sensiLike the young entrepreneurs at ble revenue model FREE from the IDEASPACE, Chikka, he said had net and a value-added text charge the support of Smart Communicafor mobile users. tions who in 2000 became the first Chikka was acquired by PLDTtelco to open up their network and Smart ten years later in 2010. subscribers to them.
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Darksiders II
Photo shows (from L-R): Dr. Donald Patrick Lim, Managing Director of MRM Worldwide; Ms. Carmencita Gozar, BPI VP and Brand BPI Division Head; Ms. Virginia Brocka, Brand BPI Digital Marketing Head; Ms. Josephine Ocampo, BPI SVP and Chief Marketing Officer; and Mr. RJ Ledesma.
ank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched its newest game-changing innovation called BPI Bankers Online, an app that promises to make getting financial advice easier for Filipino Facebook users. With the increasing concern on financial wellness, BPI seeks to help improve financial literacy in the country by reaching out to the more than 27 million Filipinos on Facebook. Through the BPI Bankers Online app, BPI encourages these users to become more aware of their financial health and to seek the expert advice offered by the banks pool of friendly and knowledgeable bankers. The Facebook app offers a means for Filipinos to ask their financial questions and to have personalized conversations with the bankers through a medium that is fast, easy and convenient to use. Moreover, by utilizing the popular social networking site, Facebook, talking to a banker becomes as easy and relaxed as connecting with ones Facebook friends. We have seen that the use of social media has become an integral part of Filipinos everyday lives; we are in fact among the top users in the world. Launching this app, we envision that BPI Bankers Online will democratize expert fi-
nancial advice and lead Filipinos to financial wellness with BPI as their adviser and partner. We have made ourselves available via Facebook, not just to listen but also to give advice to help you reach your financial goals, said Carmencita Gozar, VP and Brand BPI Division Head. With the app now on Facebook, Filipinos are not limited by having to physically visit a branch. Users can go online to ask and get tips on wise money management, growing their wealth, responsible borrowing and other financial concerns. BPI bankers will then carefully respond to each query to ensure that users will receive only the best advice and solutions for their individual situations. The app also features a connection to BPIs help desk for customers with account-related inquiries and other customer service concerns. BPI SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Josephine Ocampo shares, With the banks 161 years of serving the Filipinos, BPI remains true to its commitment in keeping up with the changing needs of our clients. Weve made banking transactions easy through our 24/7 Banking and now we go beyond transactions to make it easy for customers to understand and have a meaningful connection with us as their bank. "We continue moving into the future to reach out to more Filipinos, beyond the walls of BPI. "
t first it was War, then Death. Darksiders II turns from its previous protagonist War, to Death himself, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The game take place within the Underworld, as opposed to Earth. For those who've played the prequel, several familiar characters will appear: such as Samael, Uriel, and Vulgrim, along with a large amount of brand new characters. As the storyline goes, after War is convicted and sent to purgatory for 100 years before being sent back to Earth by The Charred Council, they inform the other three Horseman of his fate. After hearing of his brothers fate, Death believes that his brother has been setup and is a victim of a con-
spiracy. Death knows that War is the most honorable and incorruptible of the group and would have not started the Apocalypse early. Death then sets out on an adventure to prove his brother's innocence. Like in traditional action game style, you slash away at clawed creatures with primary and secondary weapons. You run along walls and jump across beams, and most importantly, your enemies drop coins, armor, and weapons. You can get equipment, sell it to a merchant, or sacrifice it to level up rare possessed weapons, which you can customize at certain limits. You will encounter dungeons and each dungeon requires that you figure out how to get from one point to the next. At first, this involves scaling walls, then, you get a phantom
grapple hook that allows you to swing from glowing hooks and extend your wall runs. Later, you split yourself in three, petrifying your main form and using two doppelgangers to stand on switches and move platforms. A lot more features are in store for fans and newbies alike. A great sequel all in all for a great game.
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By Jun P. Velasco
Apple Is The Perfect Brand!

al and psychological connection between the consumer and the brand. So much so, that it becomes the preferred product in that category, and better yet, the preferred company in its industry. Secondly, a brand can demand higher pricing for its products, and its consumers are more than willing to pay for the premium pricing because of reason no. 1. This is essentially a strong point for any brand since with higher pricing it will enjoy better margins allowing it to move on to make next reason. Lastly, a brand leverages its stronger financially footing by leading in innovation. It is a must for a strong brand to continue to innovate its product line and showcase superiority in their category. Simple tweaks like improving the way it looks to the overt changes like improving the technologies that run their devices. For me, Apple rates highly in all accounts. And is not simply a strong brand but is a perfect brand. It has such a strong emotional appeal and connection with its users -- much to a degree that they are called Apple-Fanboys. Though it was believed that the title was coined as a derogatory remark, to me, it simply showcases the loyalty people have over an iconic brand. Apple products are obviously not cheap. In fact, Apple pretty much determines how pricing will be while the rest follows. Other brands that mimic Apple products offer their products at a lower price a strategy that seems to work, appealing to the me too users, or to those who would prefer the less pricey option. Apple, at its current stage of development and innovation, also leads the pack. Its upcoming announcements, that I anxiously wait for, would either mean three possible things, an iPad mini, an iTV or best the new iPhone 5. All possibilities are already being considered cutting edge innovation even before they are announced by netizens. Apple has become an iconic brand, and will continue to be so, as long as they follow their path of creative innovation. For your comments and opinions, reach me at jun.velasco@me.com.
pple recently broke new records with its stock market pricing when it increased its stock price by 2.63% or 665.15 dollars per share. It resulted in the highest valuation of any company in US history with a valuation of 623.52 billion dollars. It surpassed market valuation of Microsoft in 1999 and the leading company Exxon by more than seven times is current valuation. One can easily surmise that the company that continues to deliver cool devices (that almost everyone would want to have) is at the peak of its financial health and is, believe it or not, fueled by rumors of upcoming new products that it is set to announce on September 12. My countdown to that day already started. Why do I say Apple is the perfect brand? There are three reasons that I learned from my Marketing 101 that make for strong arguments to what a perfect brand should be. There are plenty more reasons but lets stick to the top three. First, a brand creates an emotion-
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By Allan D. Francisco
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Uncharted 2: Raising The Ante

designed to let users communicate across different systems and networks (e.g., landline phones to Internet phones), the app lets emergency workers communicate with each other even when conventional two-way radios are not available or in range. 5 Million LTE Phones LG Electronics, the other Korean electronics giant, said it sold more than 5 million LTE smartphones to date. After selling about 4 million LTE in June, the company sold a million more in July (roughly, about one LTE smartphone every 2 seconds. With its focus on wireless markets that include LTE service, LG was able to grow its sales by offering a wide range of LTE phone models designed to meet different consumer needs. For example, the company offers more than 10 LTE phone models in Korea, Japan, United States and other markets with LTE service. The growing popularity of LTE technology and compatible smartphones means some good news for LG. The Korean company holds LTE-related patents that are worth more than $8 billion, making LG the worlds leader in terms of LTE technology. Smartphones and eCommerce Consumers will spend $26.9 billion in online shopping in 2016, an increase of 68 percent from the $16 billion forecast for 2012, according to Frost & Sullivan. More exciting for smartphone makers is the market research firms forecast that 57 percent of those who shop online use their smartphones in doing so. So, what help convince consumers to shop online instead of visiting their favorite retail outlets? Frost & Sullivans research revealed that consumers prefer ecommerce setting over the usual shopping because of the convenience online shopping offers, faster delivery, and generally lower prices. A lot of credit also goes to the fact that more people are now using smartphones to shop. Thats all for the meantime, folks. Join me again next time as we keep on watching IT. ve definitely caught the Uncharted fever. Few weeks back, weve seen and reviewed about how the first of the series came to capture the hearts and minds of numerous gamers. The first Uncharted featured immersive storyline peppered with high quality graphics, voice-acting, and gameplay. With those in mind, Naughty Dog decided to top up everything that defined the first game, thus giving birth to Uncharted 2. Uncharted 2 begins with the protagonist, Nathan Drake, hanging for dear life on a train finding itself on the verge of falling into the craggy mountains of the Himalayas. The game then proceeds to tell the events that led to the disaster with Drake being tasked to recover a specific map. The plot of the game revolves around Marco Polos alleged discovery of the mystical city of Shambhala. Drake and his companions find themselves attracted to the immense riches offered by the city. Once again, the search for treasure is never a walk in the park as a ruthless war criminal is also enamored by the promised riches. Again, the story finds itself into the imagination of the players. The breakneck pace known from the first Uncharted is still encrusted into this game. Youll find yourself more and more immersed as the plot unfolds. Unlike the first Uncharted, which takes place on a single island, Uncharted 2 takes players around various locations around the world for them to explore and fight in. The game is basically the same
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hen news broke about how the plane that was supposed to bring him home to Naga City disappeared somewhere off Masbate Island, the worst of our fears was there rearing its ugly head. But we chose to be optimist, hopeful for the next two days. We prayed that instead of falling deep into the seas watery embrace, he and his companions were instead carried off by the strong currents to an uncharted island, yet unfound but safe. Our supplications, our crying out to heaven for his safety and eventual return, alas, failed to sway the turn of events into something that would have filled our hearts with the greatest of joys. We lost an honest politician. (Honest politician will always be an oxymoron, except in those instances when the term is affixed to one that belongs to the rarest breed of humans honest men and women who chose public service for their career path. Rarer still are those who are able to retain their honesty after they had begun following this path.) Manoy Jesse is no longer with us. Taken too soon, all that we have left are memories of how he gave and valued public service above all else. So, let us mourn as we must. But amid our sorrow for his passing, let us be grateful for the years of selfless service he gave our country and people. Let us thank him for reminding us that out of our race, honest, faithful, and dedicated government officials can still emerge.
compared to the first one, save a few minor improvements. The platforming or exploring part of the game is a bit more refined. The decals of ledges and other obstacles are more pronounced making it easier to detect and traverse around the game world. Again, Drake is also more than capable to jump, climb, and sprint across impossible terrain; just dont expect him to survive from falls. To make things livelier, the nerve-cracking puzzles and challenges are also back to pick on the brains of the players. Much of Uncharted 2s good qualities are found in its combat system. The hand-to-hand combat has been refurbished and streamlined. Stealth also plays an integral part with some of the levels requiring the player to proceed without raising the alarm. Guns were also added to the limited stock found in the first game. Riot shields, crossbows, and shotgun pistols are among the new weapons introduced. In terms of presentation, Unchart-
ed 2 is still a diamond in the midst of PS3 games. The graphics are of high-quality and the game manages to run smoothly despite the amount of details placed in its surroundings. Though there may be times that some texture popping occurs. Soundwise, the music and the voice-acting are of top-notch cinematic quality. Music sets up the fast-paced action setting of the game, while cut-scenes and in-game voiceovers appear to be natural and akin to their respective characters. Uncharted 2 follows and improves upon its prequel. The way it drives and entertains players given its simple mechanics is a hard to find trait in todays games. Its easy to learn, yet satisfying and challenging to play. Despite its age, this game is a must play for all PS3 owners. It is also the first in the series to introduce online competitive multiplayer, adding a few dozen hours into your game after you finish the singleplayer campaign. (JG Felongco)
Make The Streets Your Runway

Inspiration comes from everything, in every form. Sometimes, it can come from across the globe from the streets of New York to Tokyo and Paris. And according to Philips Consumer Lifestyle, the music-loving fashion junkie can get a taste of the worlds most loved urban cultures with the Philips CitiScape headphones collection. If youre inspired by urban adventures that only the concrete jungle of New York City can give, Philips promises that the Philips CitiScape Downtown headphones will allow you to experience NYC wherever you may be. The Downtown gives just the right touch of the smart-casual street style that New York is known for, says Franco Flameno, Business Development Manager for Lifestyle Entertainment, Philips Consumer Lifestyle Philippines. The Downtown comes in a sleek and sophisticated design that you can easily match with free-flowing dresses, jeans or even boots, making these headphones truly quite fashionable. And best of all, says Flameno, the audio quality of the Downtown is what makes it a must-have. Similarly, the Philips CitiScape Uptown packs a mean punch with high precision sound, says Flameno, with memory foam cushions that assure a comfortable fit and long-time listening every time. The Uptown is also equipped with MusicSeal that lets you keep every beat of your music to yourself. Furthermore, the Uptown, inspired by classy and savvy urbanites, sports an anti-tangle cable and air-quilted headband. From America to Europe, the CitiScape collection channels romance and chic Parisian fashion with the Philips CitiScape St.
Raytheons Virtual-Radio App Raytheon Co. created something that it usually does not something that does not kill, maim, or obliterate people. The defense contractor developed a mobile app for PCs, tablets, and smartphones that can turn these gadgets into virtual radios. Designed for use by first responders, the application can be used when a user is out of range of land mobile radios. Part of Raytheons Interoperability Communications Suite, a set of communications systems
Germain. This set of headphones sets itself apart from the collection nicely as they are in-ear headphones inspired by Paris boho charm. Flameno describes the St. Germain as funky and elegant, and explains that it is designed to give total comfort while producing soft and natural sound.
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Jose Ma J Fernandez
Clothing Keeps Tabs On Health

n the past, this column dealt with interesting wearable technologies in the form of lightweight bulletproof clothing, shoes that could keep track of ones body parameters, and even eyewear that could contain all sorts of electronic and communications media. Now, we will deal with a very timely and interesting line of clothing that could possible save lives by monitoring vital body functions through the use of special sensors. The Chronius Project centers around wearable items that are lined with special sensors that provide multi-parabolic sensor data that are fed through any communications device, from laptop and desktop computers, or even ones Smartphone. This special type of clothing allows a patient recovering from a health problem to be released from hospital care into the more patientfriendly environment of the home. It also frees up valuable assets in hospitals, from doctors and nurses
Acer-Intel Concept Store launched at Festival Supermall, Alabang Tech giants Acer, represented here in the country by Acer (Philippines), Inc., and Intel, the worlds most renowned computer chip maker, collaborated once again, this time by opening the innovative Acer-Intel Concept Store. Located at one of the biggest malls in Metro Manila- the Festival Supermall at Alabang, Muntinlupa City, the Acer-Intel Concept Store is the very first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region and boasts of a pioneering concept in PC retail segmentation. It includes an Ultrabook section that features ultra-responsive, ultrasleek, thin yet ultra-powerful Ultrabooks that are the current toast of PC enthusiasts all over the world today. There is also a Professional segment where one can find Small Office, Home Office (SOHO) products that assure fast and reliable business performance. The Performance segment, on the other hand, highlights the graphic and application-intensive PCs for those who prefer hardworking and performance-powered computer units. Lastly, the Everyday Computing segment appeals to content-heavy and Web-browsing users who prefer a simple, laid-back yet efficient daily computer usage. Officials from both companies confirmed that they are targeting to open more Acer-Intel Concept Stores within the year and even beyond. Shown in photo are (from left) Acer (Philippines), Inc. General Manager Manuel Wong; Erik Chua, President of Gigahertz Computer Corp., one of Acer top resellers; and Intel Philippines Country Manager Ricky Banaag.
to special facilities that would otherwise be used in monitoring said patient. The home environment is certainly a much better one for a recovering patient, if only for the fact that he or she will be surrounded by family and given care that goes beyond what a hospital can give. If a recovering person were to wear this special line of clothing, it would provide all the important data to a specific nurse of doctor, and would also trigger a special alarm if any of the patients vital signs show deterioration. Only then would this person be brought back for either special care, or even kept in place after doctors and/ or specialists are able to track down the problem(s). A more advanced iteration of this technology is the placing of sensors all over the home of a recovering patient, so that he can be safely monitored even if he or she is not wearing said clothing of if it is being subjected to needed cleansing activities. Either way, the patients family would be kept assured that
someone, even relatives, would always be watching or monitoring their loved ones. The project is being spearheaded by TBS Group, which has had extensive experience in Telemedicine and Emergency Management, plus the management of Health Care centers. Other partners in the consortium have extensive knowledge about the care and management of serious diseases. The prototype for the Chronius System has been completed and is now undergoing a series of trials, making sure that the data gathering and sensor management parameters will deliver the right information at the right time to the right people. Before the end of this year, the results of the prototype work and experiments will be brought to light. Hopefully, this technology will prove itself to be both viable and relatively inexpensive, and be made available to the public soon. This is one technology that can literally save lives, if it works according to the playbook.
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By Jerry Liao
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Productivity In Cloud -- Office 15
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hen you think they can't think of anything new, here's the new office productivity suite from Microsoft - Office 2013 codenamed Office 15 which will be launched very soon. Office 2013 will be available as part of Windows RT for ARM processors, and separately for the IA-32 and x86-64 versions of Windows. So what's new with Office 15? Simply put - it's built for the cloud. Let us examine some of the new features: Office 15 focusses heavily on the cloud capabilities. For starters, saving files to SkyDrive is the default destination and not C:drive, which makes it easy to share files to your friends or co-workers - all you need to do hit File, share and choose between two options "Get link" or "Invite people". For Word lovers, Microsoft added some cool features like "Read Mode" where it provides easy reading by removing distractions from the user interface. It also comes with "Resume Reading" function that will allow you to start from where you left off. Another feature is called "Object Zoom" which allow the users to zoom in objects by simply double clicking them. The Expand & Collapse function gives users an easy option to hide or reveal paragraphs under their headings. The Track Changes feature now comes with a Reply Comments feature to help users track comments. And a "Touch Mode" so that users can navigate through their documents with their fingers. The new Excel 15 also comes with new features like the Quick Analysis Lens that allow users to access ways on how to visualize represent data. It also comes with Recommend Charts and PivotTables to help decide the best way to visualize data. A new feature in
Excel 15 is called "Flash Fill" which simplifies reformatting and rearranging of data. Excel Charts also comes with animation. The new Excel also offers a collection of designed template where users can use it for budgets, forms, reports and calendars. And of course, just like Word, Touch Mode in Excel is also present. Since most monitors and projectors nowadays are widescreen, the new Powerpoint 15 has a new aspect ratio - 16:9 by default. Powerpoint also comes with Start Experience for quick access to users favorite files, templates and most recently viewed presentations. It also comes with a Presenter View which allow users to manipulate slides, view notes and others without the audience seeing it. Touch Mode is also present with Powerpoint 15 so that presenters can move through slides and presentations using a touch screen or tablet PC. Outlook 15 comes with a new feature called Peeks, allowing users to view their schedule, details of people they are emailing and review tasks all in one screen. It also comes with a Weather bar to allow users check weather condition on certain dates before accepting or setting appointments. It also comes with Inline Replies so that users to reply to emails in one click. The new Outlook 15 also comes with animations and New Context Commands. Microsoft also brought new features to OneNote like preparing a Metro style to OneNote for Windows 8 users. It also comes with Auto-Updating to let users see content previews from Excel and Visio files. Table support has been enhanced allowing users to sort, be able to add headers and to convert OneNote table into an attached spreadsheet. TouchMode also comes with OneNote, and Read Mode as well.
SI-ECS has announcesdthe availability of Acer P7203 projector specifically designed for installation in auditoriums, large conference and class rooms and offers a very bright, high contrast projection without darkening the room. The unit has an awe inspiring 5000 ANSI lumen brightness level, perfect for even large venue use where a bright room and large screen size are a must. The P7203B features a detailed XGA resolution, perfect for larger screen sizes and detailed pictures, video, or presentations. Acer Color Boost II + technology with true 6-segment color wheel and BrilliantColor DLP DarkChip offer the latest standard in digital projection optimized color performance for rich, vivid and brilliant colors. The 1.15x zoom lens allows for a larger image at a closer distance or a smaller one from further away, giving you more flexibility with placement. Although the P7203B is incredibly powerful it is whisper quiet with an amazing noise level of just 29dB on economic mode and 34dB on high brightness mode. As an added bonus the P7203B includes vertical and
horizontal lens shift allowing you to adjust the image without the need for keystoning up to 15%(H) and 20%(V) both Vertical and Horizontal Keystone correction [+/-40 Degrees Vertical, +/-15 Degrees Horizontal] allowing easy setup for an off center installation. With its Side-Loading Lamp design makes lamp replacement trouble-free, even while the projector remains ceiling-mounted. The keystone correction feature eliminates distortions resulting from elevated or side projection. For wireless convenience, you
The P7203B features Acer Color Boost II + technology with true 6-segment color wheel and BrilliantColor DLP DarkChip offer the latest standard in digital projection optimized color performance for rich, vivid and brilliant colors.
can also use the Remote Desktop feature to access content from any PC thats connected to the projector via LAN or Wi-Fi and has launched the Acer eProjection utility. Whats more, the P7 Series complies with the Crestron Network System so you can control the projector over LAN or Wi-Fi. For presenters with better things to do than waiting for a projector to cool down Acer have added Instant Pack to the features list on the P7203B. Instant Pack allows you to unplug and pack up without having to wait around for cooling. There is a wide variety of connections with two of the newer HDMI connections and a DVI on board but they havent skimped on the analogue connections with a dedicated component connector two VGA in one out plus composite and S-video. The P7203B comes with the required base mounting holes so can be ceiling mounted. Acers projectors aim to promote green light source technology without compromising performance. Acer projectors are distributed in the Philipines through MSI-ECS. For product information and availability, email marketing@ msi-ecs.com.ph
Mobile Manners
How many times have we been told that using a mobile phone while class is in session or while driving is prohibited? How much time have we wasted looking down to our tablets to answer emails and play games? The answer is a lot! Indeed, we are all plugged into the Internet and technology world today. With the increase in number of tech devices coming out month after month also comes the rapid rise of mobile internet users. It may have given so much advantage to those who are tech savvy and workaholic individuals, but it may also have served as a channel for the rise of cellphone bad mannerisms. Most of us would probably know someone or have interacted with a person who just doesnt seem to have any manners, tech wise. From phone calls at inappropriate times of the night and loud conversations at public places to rude texting at the middle of a face to face conversation, it seems like more and more people are prioritizing technology over real-life interactions. In School Onlinecollege. org reports that 3.5-million texts get sent in a minute even when these mobile phone users shouldnt be doing so. Imagine, nine of ten students text while they are in class, and worse, one of those ten still texts even during an exam. At Home Like the three in four college students reportedly sleeping with their phones in or by their bed, I think most of us may be guilty of it as well. We feel technologically secured when our phones are beside us, so that we can easily answer calls or texts, if necessary. The first thing some of us do upon waking up is to check our phone for texts, tweets and Facebook likes, and forgetting we need to rush for work or school. On the Road Similarly, three in four adults admit to talking or texting behind the wheel. Did you know that it only takes an average of 4.6 seconds to finish a text and get a drivers eyes off the road? Though it seems a short duration, accidents may happen in a snap of a finger. Dont wait for it to happen before you learn it the hard way. In the Restroom As if mobile phones and tablets arent with us most of the time, three in four adults admit to using cell phones while in the restroom to text, email, or play games. That, then, equates to 247.5-million US cellphones that have visited the comfort rooms together with its owners. Consequently, one of five people has dropped their device in the toilet. Interesting enough, it is said that the average person talks at least three times louder on a cellphone. Therefore, a huge number of people have felt uncomfortable in overhearing a personal conversation that should have been taken privately. Similarly, 22% have also been bothered by others playing games or listening to music sans headphones, and 17% were peeved by people texting in the cinemas. And yet, through all these facts and figures, 90% of users think they have excellent mobile manners. Do you see yourself being a contributor to such unethical manners of tech users? Let me know via Twitter @GlennOng. (Glenn Richmond Ong)
Citi Philippines Scores Double Global Finances Worlds Best Internet Bank Awards
Citi Philippines has won Global Finances Best Consumer Internet Bank for 7 years, as well as the Best Corporate/ Institutional Internet Bank for the 6th straight year
iti Philippines is the Best Consumer Internet Bank and the Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank in the country, as adjudged by New-York based media company Global Finance. This is the 7th win for Citi in the consumer category while it has cornered the corporate category for 6 consecutive years. The Worlds Best Internet Bank Award is now on its 13th year. Global Finance works with a panel of judges at Infosys to evaluate entries and select the winners. Citis 200-year legacy is marked by innovations that helped shape the world and connect people across markets. In the Philippines,
we have introduced technological advancements opening customers to global banking solutions and changing the landscape to be at par with global standards, related Citi Country Officer for the Philippines Sanjiv Vohra. We are truly proud of this achievement as we continue to provide the best online services to our clients, since the time we first introduced the convenience of electronic banking in 1983, added Vohra. Citi in Asia Pacific also bagged the Best Information Security Initiatives for the consumer category. In the corporate/institutional category, Citi was also named Best Trade Finance Services, Best Web Site Design and Best in Mobile Banking in Asia.
The Internet has transformed the way many consumers and most businesses bank, said Joseph D. Giarraputo, publisher of Global Finance. The continuing improvements in Internet offerings represented by this years entries show that more significant Internet banking developments are still ahead of us. According to Global Finance, the banks were judged based on strength of strategy for attracting and servicing online customers, success in getting clients to use web offerings, growth of online customers, breadth of product offerings, evidence of tangible benefits gained from Internet initiatives, and web site design and functionality.
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Apacer AM530 USB 3.0 Ultra-High Speed Card-Reader Unleashes An Amazing Memory Card Read/Write Capability
SLR technologies progress with each passing day. Professional photographers or amateurs can easily access the powerful single lens and high-speed memory cards and enjoy the advanced functions, including HD 1080p recording or ultra-speed burst shooting. However, when it comes to transmission of large numbers of files by the computer, it is rather annoying to wait for a long time. To save the photographers valuable time, Apacer launches AM530 USB 3.0 ultra-high speed card-reader with, in full support of the mainstream memory cards, and ultra-high speed memory cards such as SDHC UHS-I, SDXC UHS-I or CF UDMA6/7. Hence, the professional memory cards with ultimate speed of over 100 MB/s can fully display their read/write capabilities and realize the transmission of files instantaneously! AM530 adopts compact and streamline design with nice combination of gilding brown and simple black, presenting the urban fashion with consummate elegance.
Apacer indicated that, thanks to the prevalence of DSLR cameras, everyone can get a powerful single lens camera and high-speed memory cards very easily, but is often apt to overlook the most indispensable apparatus, the card-reader. The high capacity of DSLR photos and HD videotape may result in a highcapacity memory card being fully occupied in a one-day tour. Failure of the card-reader in supporting the high-speed memory card may bring about much time wasted in transmission. If a high-speed memory card is purchased at a high price but is used with USB 2.0 card-reader, it is quite in the same way as the super sports car can not run at its super speed in lanes!, Grace Lo, associated vice president of Apacer Commodity Business Unit said, AM530 USB 3.0 card-reader with ultra-high speed is an indispensable apparatus to each photographer either in trendy appearance design or in interior ultimate-speed read/write capability. AM530 supports three advanced specifications: SDHC UHS-I, SDXC UHS-I and CF UDMA6/7. And it can
be used directly without an adapter card. Thanks to the transmission bandwidth up to 5Gbps in USB 3.0, the high-speed memory cards can bring their transmission capabilities of 100MB/s into full play. It can be 3-5 times faster than the traditional USB 2.0 in terms of speed. Thus it can transmit a large number of files in a twinkling, saving much valuable time for the users. AM530 provides 5 card-reader slots. It can fully support the mainstream memory card specifications: Compact Flash high-speed card, SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, microSD, M2 and xD and meantime is downward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. With a wide range of compatibilities, it can meet the diverse needs of the users. Built-in LED read/write light can indicate the read/write status clearly. Furthermore, its overall appearance is quite trendy with technical elements. Therefore, it is a necessary apparatus for the professional photographers and photographing talents.
Viewsonic 22 LED Display With Superclear IPS Wide View Technology

iewSonic Corp. has introduced the worlds first ultra slim 22 Full HD LED widescreen display with the latest SuperClear IPS wide viewing angle technologies. Featuring an super slim 6.8mm profile , the VX2260SLED display delivers an amazing 178-degree of viewing angles in a 1920x 1080 Full HD resolution with accurate color performance great for high-def gaming, movie watching, and other entertainment applications. Designed to satisfy users with a high demand for image quality and an interest in entertainment applications, the VX2260S-LED comes equipped with SuperClear IPS technology which offers 178 degrees of vertical and horizontal viewing angles. To present a brilliant color performance, SuperClear IPS technology along with a Full HD resolution and Mega Dynamic Contract Ratio, enhance the grey levels of the dark images resulting in a high contrast ratio capable of displaying images in distinct color and depth. It automatically adjusts the LED backlight to maximize the displays color range and contrast ratio. With the VX2260S-LED, users experience accurate, vivid and consistent brightness levels whether looking at the screen from above, below, the front or the side. The VX2260S-LED features an ultra slim bezel design with a
Gigabyte Special Assistant General Manager and Division Director, Vincent Liu, discusses the specifications of the U2442V and P2542G laptops.
By Jaye C. Bautista
Gadgets In The Home - More Than Part Of The Woodwork

home particularly a Pinoy (slang for Filipino) one cannot do away without gadgets, appliances for that matter. Why, not to be condescending, but, one cant help but notice TV, cable even a satellite dish on top of roofs of houses even at the most meagre places .. errr theres shanties made up of cardboard boxes and tarpaulin material yet, atop the roof are TV and cable and even Smartbro antennas! Well, lets face it, technology has long affected our lives and gadgets have rapidly become a part of it, take for instance the mobile phone. Most everyone has one in the Philippines. Even the sweet corn vendor or tricycle driver has one. Every home most probably has at least one or two family members owning one. Some people are actually even addicted to it, especially text messaging, and depend on them for their daily grind. As technology advances, so do these gadgets and their development are at such a rapid pace that todays latest smart phone may be next months pass item. We are continuously amazed by the new concepts created by young and ambitious designers. These innovations appear from a necessity of solving the problems that old products have and besides new and improved functions, and the designs they come up with are incredible. So what neat gadgets can a home not do without? A typical scene in a modern familys home is such; Dad on the iPad, baby brother on the Xbox, older bro or sis using the Mac-
Book and mom on Skype with her sis abroad. And thats only describing the living room scenario. Theres gadgets for every homes nook and cranny; the kitchen, bedroom, recreation room, etc. Here is some of them gizmos food for thought Transparent TV - The transparent TV designed by Michael Friebe is a marvellous piece of technology that combines conventional LCD and the latest TOLED display technology. This allows creating non-transparent/solid moving pictures with rich color-reproduction and full contrast range from solid black to pristine white. Floor Plan Light switch Have you ever had a problem with forgetting which light switch stands for what light? Taewon Hwang came with the great idea of creating a master light switch with a simple design that shows you what lights you are turning on or off. Sony Eclipse The concept created by Hoang M Nguyen and Anh Nguyen is a media player that uses photovoltaic cells situated on its backside to draw in solar power. With this player you have a slight change of seeing the battery low warning very rare. Orbital Washing Machine Washing clothes has never been so easy. With the incorporated basket you can load and unload the clothes in the washing machine as easy as 1, 2, 3. This isnt the only innovative feature. The spherical drum is moving on two axes washing your clothes better than the old washing machines that use only one axe. (to be continued...)
sleek, high neck that complements any interior while accentuating the visual experience. It also comes with sleek and seamless touch sensitive controls to provide a stylish and intuitive user experience. With only 6.8mm deep, the fashionable design ensures users enjoy a captivating view while watching movies and playing games. The VX2260S-LED comes standard with sRGB and Color Adjustment technology which ensures a stunning visual performance
without decreasing or compromising color quality. With the environmental friendly ECO Mode functionality, three energy saving modes- Standard (100%), Optimize (75%) and Conserve (50%), help to support brightness adjustments in different scenarios. For connectivity, it has DVI-D and VGA inputs to cater to connection between peripheral devices. The VX2260S-LED is equipped with features that allow users to enjoy vivid visuals, and maximize their entertainment and productivity. (Carl Rogel Inocentes)
When You Want It Done

oItYourself.com is the leading independent home improvement and home repair website. It has been repeatedly honored among the Best on the Web, and was named "One of the Top 50 Sites in the World" by Time Magazine. In addition to its extraordinarily broad list of topics, it operates the most active home improvement forums on the Internet, enabling consumers to get personalized advice from professionals in over 100 subjects. Do It Yourself is always a wellspring of easy and helpful hints for homeowners and renters alike. This page offers a snappy shortlist of ef-
ficient alternatives to your basic home improvement projects. If you plan on replacing appliances, putting in new flooring, or just slapping on a fresh coat of paint, there are plenty of suggestions here on how you might take a green approach to your improvement. While some of the suggestions may require you to hire a contractor, the savings should make the upfront expense worthwhile.
The site has a goal to provide consumers with unbiased home improvement and repair information in a community environment. Today, doityourself.com averages over two million unique visitors per month. With comprehensive howto content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects. Have Fun!
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Samsung Launches Wireless Audio With Dock Featuring Vacuum Tube Technology
Wireless Audio With Dock Also Features Enhanced Wireless Content Sharing With Allshare Play, Bluetooth 3.0 And Is Even Compatible With Airplay Technology
featuring Emma Watson). Starring George Craig, the video follows Craig as he mysteriously and excitedly cleans his living space then covers everything with white sheets. After the room appears to be ready for an unexplained mess, Craig connects a Samsung Galaxy SII smartphone to the high-gloss, chocolaty woodcolored Audio with Dockthen sits back to experience the warm and rich flavor of high-quality sound that follows. When I first saw Samsungs Wireless Audio with Dock, I was immediately awe-struck by the sleek, yet retro design, said George Craig. I became an instant fan after hearing the amazing and smooth sound the DA-E750 delivers, so to help launch the product by partnering with Samsung on this video is both exciting and an honor. Featuring the One Night Only song, You & Me, the video reaches its climax at the same time the music doesas Craig, deeply involved in the music and the powerful pumping sound, surprisingly bursts into a huge explosion of chocolate. Pleasing to any audiophile, the warm, rich sound that Samsungs Wireless Audio with Dock delivers is exemplified by the inclusion of chocolate in the videoand the notion that the users sound experience will be intensely palpable with the DA-E750. To bring the chocolate-bursting scene to life, Samsung brought specialists in explosion technology to help with this project, conducting 10 explosion tests prior to shooting the sceneusing a whopping 150 liters of chocolate throughout production. Fittingly shot in Belgium, The Country of Chocolate, the video used a high-speed camera shooting 1,000 frames-per-second, to vividly capture every detail of the powerful chocolate explosion. The DA-E750 Wireless Audio with Dock includes Samsungs hybrid vacuum tube amplifier technology, and is the worlds first dual docking system that supports both Samsung GALAXY devices and Apple iOS devices.
amsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) launched its new premium Wireless Audio with Dock today that incorporates its vacuum tube amplifier technology, offering natural and harmonious sound qualities. A first-class Wireless Audio with Dock, the DA-E750 is the worlds first dual-docking system for the premium audiophile that supports both Samsung GALAXY devices and Apple iOS devicesvia both docked and wireless connectivity. The DA-E750 is a world-class audio system that underscores Samsungs commitment to extend its strong leadership in the premium market, said Amby NavarroMolina, SEPCO Product Marketing Head . As audio is an integral part of the overall home entertainment experience, were proud to provide consumers around the world with superior sound quality that can be enjoyed in the home. Allowing audio enthusiasts to enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard, Samsungs new vacuum tube amplifier technology provides
a warmer, more natural sound compared to conventional audio systems that use transistors. By also combining the vacuum tube with a digital amplifier, the DA-E750 reduces unnecessary, harsh sound distortionswhile its 2.1-channel woven glass fiber speakers and powerful built-in subwoofer produce 100 watts of crystal-clear sound with enhanced bass for a quality music experience. Delivering a total wireless solution, the DA-E750 provides superior convenience, supporting wireless audio file playback via AllShare for Samsung GALAXY devices and AirPlay for Apple devices, or via Bluetooth 3.0 for additional devices. The DA-E750 also features an analog (composite) input and a USB port to play audio files directly from a thumb drive, music player or portable hard drivesupporting MP3, WMA and WAV file formats. The elegant design of the DAE750 exudes the highest level of sophistication by combining classic design elements with a touch of luxury. The sleek high gloss wood finish is available in either mahogany color which is accentuated by the warm glow from the vacuum tubes inside the docks when in operation. With the DAE750 launch, Samsung also released an online commercial video showcasing the spectacular Flavor of
Sound the wireless Audio with Dock delivers. The video stars George Craig, lead singer of the British indie rock band One Night Only. Other Wireless Audio Dock models are also available such as the DAE550, DA-E570, and DA-E650. GEORGE CRAIG STARS IN NEW SAMSUNG Wireless Audio with Dock VIDEO Samsung also debuted a short film titled, A NEW FLAVOUR OF SOUND on its YouTube channel, showcasing the warm and rich sounds that the Samsung Wireless Audio with Dock (DA-E750) delivers. New in 2012, the visually-stunning video marks the global launch of Samsungs inaugural entry into premium audio market. George Craig is the lead singer of British band One Night Only and model for Burberry. One Night Only is a British indie rock band and released famous singles like You&me (2007), Just For Tonight (2008) and Say You Dont Want it (2010, M/V
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Allowing audio enthusiasts to enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard, Samsungs new vacuum tube amplifier technology provides a warmer, more natural sound compared to conventional audio systems that use transistors. The DA-E750 also reduces unnecessary, harsh sound distortions.
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US Tech Expert Opens The 1st Kickstart Startup Mixers Event

Kickstart, US Embassy Host Fil-Am Startup Founder
you. Make it up and running as fast as possible. If you dont love your startup and your startup is not your baby, you need to find another one. The young IT entrepreneur and software designer is founder and chief executive officer of Provo, Utahbased Scan, Inc., which received US$1.7 million in seed funding when it started in early 2011. Scan creates web and mobile tools to enable enterprises and individuals to benefit from mobile transaction technologies such as Quick Response (QR) Code, Near Field Communication (NFC), among others. Gee came to the Philippines as part of the US Embassys Speaker Program designed to promote understanding of US culture, society, policies and institutions, and the political, economic, social and cultural fabric context out of which they arise. Kathryn Bondy, Economic Officer of the Embassy of the United States of America in Manila, gave a brief background on the Embassys Speaker Program. To a question about failure, Gee revealed that setbacks are a necessary part of a founders journey. I told you about the ten companies who signed up with us, but not about the hundred who declined. You need the failures to learn what you can and cant do. Its only a failure if you give up. Minette Navarrete, President of Kickstart, expressed optimism that the presence of Gee could inspire startup founders to focus on execution, persevere and make their dreams come true. Were building a community of trust, generosity and result-orientation. To do that, we all need to meet new people and share our talents, passions and energies to create an exciting new environment that supports creative, game-changing entrepreneurial initiatives. "This singular purpose underpins ilipino-American technopreneur and Scan. com founder Garrett Gee advised local technopreneurs to focus on building their businesses and executing their ideas instead of wasting time debating on new ways of doing things. The Kickstart Startup Mixers are a series of events being organized by incubator-accelerator Kickstart Ventures, Inc. to get the Philippine startup community together and discuss subjects relevant to startup founders. Kickstart is a wholly-owned subsidiary of leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom. If youre wasting time on your startup and youre not building your business, youre gonna lose out. If youre sitting with your files and thinking that if only I have a million dollars, youre really wasting your time. Tap the service that is available. Do things. Your ability to execute your idea is whats gonna get
Scan.me founder Garrett Gee talks about the ups and downs of putting up a tech startup business during the first Kickstart Startup Mixer Event.
all the community activities of Kickstart, and is the reason were organizing Kickstart Startup Mixers. Through the Kickstart Startup Mixers, Kickstart intends to co-create a viable ecosystem for startups in the Philippines one that is built
upon the unique talents and capabilities that everyone in the community brings; that breaks down barriers and bridges gaps; that collaborates to create a dynamic new culture of innovation that focuses on getting things done.
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Stories And Genesis Of Hope In The Garden

Text and photos by DANNy CAStILLONES SILLADA
Porqu tambien somos lo que hemos perdido. (Because we are also what we have lost.) From the movie Amores Perro very corner of our garden, in a ver y small space in front of our house beside the creek at the edge of the metropolis, tells a motley story about us. Each plant, tree, or flower has a nostalgic association to a distant home that no longer exists, because the people who used to inhabit and make it a transcendent dwelling were no longer there. In the garden, we would recall the happy and sad moments of our childhood with our loved ones, the pain and beauty of growing, the anguish and joy of leaving and finding
the pasture of our dreams in the city. How quaint and idyllic our lives back then in our bucolic world! But in the garden, we do not only retrace the fragments of our bygone days, the garden itself conjures and chronicles our past and present, including our future dreams and aspirations. A Ficus, for instance, as old as my eldest son, is still standing from its pot, a living reminder of my struggle in the early stage of my marriage. One day, it almost died from dehydration. My wife and I tried to resuscitate the plant until it recovered and grew so tall and sturdy. Now, it is a tree! The minted smell of Yerba Buena reminds me of my late mother who used to boil its leaves to cure my upset stomach. Sometimes, I thought, it was not the herb that really cures me, but my mothers tenderness in blowing the hot liquid before allowing me to sip from the porcelain bowl.
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A Salute to Honorable Civil Servants May Their Tribe Increase

Management (DBM) was then known as Budget Commission. The name SyChangco no longer rings a bell, sad for a respected and dedicated professional who devoted his life to the public service. Like many civil servants of yore, he did his job quietly and well, was no richer when he left than when he assumed office. Commissioner SyChangco was a kindly and charming gentleman and could get away with anything. Then as now, the Budget Commissioner defended the Presidents budget in Congress. The story is told of Senator Emmanuel Pelaez grilling him. EP: How much is the budget deficit, Mr. Commissioner? FS: More than two billion, Your Honor. EP: I have the figure here its P4 billion. FS: Thats exactly what I said Your Honor, more than two billion. End of interrogation. He was a peacemaker, confiding, Had I repeated everything I heard, every one would be quarrelling. The Budget Commission was (as the DBM now is) a powerful and sensitive agency. A President depends on it to prepare a budget consistent with his administrations vision, strategy, goals, and programs, to see to the best use of tax and borrowed money, and to ensure that funds are released to the right agencies and in the right amounts. Commissioner SyChangco was one of the few Cabinet members and only Budget Office Head to serve under successive Presidents (belonging to opposing parties, too). He had been Budget Commissioner under President Diosdado Macapagal. Ferdinand Marcos defeated Macapagal in the hotly contested 1965 election. On assuming office, Marcos called SyChangco and asked him to continue as Commissioner. FS: Mr. President, are you sure you want to reappoint me. I released millions of pesos to defeat your candidacy. FM: I know, but I want you to stay. Up till the 1960s, foreign exchange was scarce, the exchange rate was fixed at USD1.00=PhP2.00 and exchange controls were in force. To get dollars for anything (imports, study, travel, anything) one had to line up at the Central Bank for a dollar allocation. SyChangco was with the Central Bank Import Control Office when Marcos, then a practicing lawyer and Senator, approached him. Marcos was representing a businessman who wanted foreign exchange for a low-priority consumer goods import. SyChangco disapproved the application, turning Senator-lawyer and client down. Marcos never forgot it and decided he wanted people like SyChangco on his team. The incident speaks well of both men. The Filipino people deser ve more Robredos and SyChangcos. Comments are cordially invited, addressed to walalang@mb.com. ph.
e met only occasionally at business and social functions and I never worked with him, but I join the many who have and mourn the loss of Sec. Jesse Robredo, a man who gave of himself with honor and distinction. I had the privilege of working with a good number of such exemplary persons in 30 years of government service. With the Congressional debate about to begin on the Presidents two trillion peso (twelve zeros) budget for 2013, I thought Id write about the 1960s-1970s budget chief, Faustino SyChangco. The Department of Budget and
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Last summer, the Dama de Noche arrived from my wifes province; she uprooted it from her parents orchard. She said that the mystical scent of the flower at night is reminiscent of her blissful and gloomy childhood. I said also that the scent of Dama de El Da at daytime is reminiscent of my impish childhood. We would laugh and smile at our sentimental and funny stories that we could only tell in the garden. We have different types of plants, some are rare while others are ordinary that we could trace back to our respective beginnings. We have a handful species of Orchids and common flowers that can be found in everyones backyard. We have also the Pandan, the Lemon Grass, the Chili Pepper, the Alugbati (Malabar Nightshade), the Duwao (Yellow Ginger), the bonsai Lemoncito, and the young and growing fruit trees, like Mango, Lansones, and Santol. (My wife and I would wonder how we were able to cram them together in a very small space). Ah, what is a garden without insects and little animals seeking refuge in its lush and opulent arms? A rare visit from a snake would scare us, an exotic green frog would fascinate us, and a truant bee or butterfly would complete and give an alluring smile to our garden with its budding flowers. The enchantment, however, is yet to come, when out of nowhere at nightfall, when plants and flowers are about to sleep, nocturnal flashes of tiny lights emitted by the fireflies would hover above our garden the mesmeric sight is utterly magical! Occasionally, meandering sparrows and bluebirds would come and perch in our garden on sunny days.
Some species of orchids in our garden
The same birds would come back on rainy season as if they left something in the garden or the garden left something on them. Our garden has become the second home to some orphaned and itinerant little animals and insects. And like these little creatures, the garden has also become the refuge of our harried souls from the threatening forces of human existence. In my lowest moments, for example, when everything seems distant and aloof, the garden is more visible than the people that I cared and loved. I could cry in its quietude or fondle the petals of a wilting flower the way my late mother used to caress my forehead when I am sad or sick. It does not complain, judge, or say anything. It is just there in acquiescent silence, intermittently rustling its flimsy arms against the
nomadic winds. Come summer or rainy season, the garden is always there listening to our tears and laughter, screams and whispers, sighs and regrets. It has witnessed our joys and sorrows, departures and arrivals, estrangement and reconciliation, loss and hope. In some instances in the past, my wife and I were almost fallen apart, but the memories and stories of the garden would always bring us together. As if a certain part of our lives is entwined among the roots,
stems, and branches of the garden. It is like a child that grows with us, among us, and inside our hearts and souls. The garden has become a symbol of renewal of our commitment to embrace each others defeat or victory, to love in sickness or in health, and to live with value and meaning within our family and fellow human beings. It is a symbol of birthing as much as a symbol of hope within our changing society and environment. The same ancestor of plants and flowers in the garden, during
the Archean geologic period, that paved the beginning of life in our uninhabitable planet 3.8 billion years ago. A blue-green photosynthetic bacterium called Cyanobacteria, responsible for creating oxygen and stimulating the biodiversity in our planet, gave hope to all the potential life forms to flourish on Earth. Our garden, however small in size, is our little genesis of HOPE! When the recent deluge submerged our village for the second time, we lost almost everything, needless to mention the inestimable damage incurred by the previous floods caused by the Typhoon Ondoy, but not our plants and flowers in the garden. We could only watch them (from the second floor of our house) tiptoeing and submerging amid the gradual ascent of the murky waters. Their wet and resilient foliage would glimmer with verdant colors and sparkle of life despite the looming countenance of the grieving sky. How I wish we could always hold on to that magnificent beauty in the midst of its painfully delicate sight!
Editor ISABEL C. DE LEON Assistant Editor MALOU E. ROSAL Section Editors Fashion / i JOYCE L. FERNANDEZ Celebrations & Events MARBEE SHING-GO Home & Garden DENNIS LADAW Dining GENE GONZALEZ Wellbeing ROWENA BAUTISTA-ALCARAZ Moms & Kids AMYLINE QUIEN CHING Travel & Tourism Arts & Culture
Our flooded garden near the creek
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MALAY VIM NADERA
Will The Real Willie Nepomuceno Please Stand Up?

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then we would hug each other when we cross paths. Now he even sends me lechon on my birthdays. Hes such a charismatic man, you simply cant afford to get mad at him. (4) PANFILO PING LACSON: First I got a call from his staff early in the morning telling me they learned I was doing an impression of their boss in my show and they would want me to announce some sort of a disclaimer before the show begins. I said I dont do that and ask if it was a threat. He said no, they just referred the matter to their lawyers and theyre requesting for a disclaimer. I asked again, Is this a veiled threat? No, we just want you to read a letter from the Senator. I told them I have high respect for Senator Ping and I was worried their request would boomerang instead. They insisted, so I read the letter. The audience laughed so hard and I havent started the show yet. It was a disclaimer on the Senators much rumored gender preference. Personally, I dont think Ping Lacson would go down to that level. May mga eager beaver lang siguro na nagpapalakas. In the first place, there were no such insinuations in the show. (5) FERDINAND MARCOS: I do him with much passion because I have a cause that goes with it. I was an activist and that time was my baptism of fire in politics even before he declared Martial Law. It was the military though who would come to watch my shows and request me to stop my impressions of their boss because hes our President. Naturally I would agree because theyre high-ranking officials but if I have a gig the next day, Id still ignore the request.There were other instances where public speculations of me standing in for his absence filled the grapevine especially when he supposedly had a medical operation and made himself scarce even to media people. When the Dovie Beams love tape was played over DZUP during the Diliman Commune, , Malacanang Palace defenders were quick to say it was only me faking the supposed scandalous tape. The last one happened during the tailend of Edsa 1 when only his voice was answering media questions as to his whereabouts. He practically lost his credibility denying it was me instead of him making the pronouncements. And when he was put on live television he had to say as you can see, I am not Willie Nepomuceno. That was the funniest punchline I ever heard. (6) FIDEL V. RAMOS: Ive done him previously immediately after the Edsa Revolt but I had to think twice when he became President. He was perceived to be a psy war expert and a pikon. However the social commentator in me prevailed that this a job I had to do, so I did. After all, if I survived the much feared Dictator why cant I survive his mildmannered cousin. That day when I met him face to face like a mirror I said to myself Id simply shake his hand after my act and no longer sit beside him for the media photo op. Much to my surprise, instead of shaking my hand, he whispered high five tayo. The following day all front pages of national dailies carried our twin photo. Mas ma-gimmick pa pala sa akin. VN: What are the chances of an impersonator becoming a National Artist? WN: Thatll be the day. Im optimistic though that the way things are in the industry, Ill finally get The National Arthritis Award.
im Nadera: What are your most unforgettable experiences in doing the following celebrities: Willie Nepomuceno: Maybe I should only cite the more memorable ones: (1) DOLPHY: When it comes to self-deprecating humor, Dolphy is tops and that was what has kept him as the King of Comedy. In one gag, he was supposed to drench my face with a glass of wine but I refused because I still have other gags to shoot and it will ruin my prosthetic make up and wig. He readily volunteered to take my place since we were doing a double mirror gag. I was, of course, reluctant to do it but he insisted. He told me its been done to him innumerable times and worst because the water had even been gargled before it was spat on his face. Whenever I do impressions of him in my shows, I can feel the overwhelming love of the audience for him, thats why I always savor being the Comedy King... even for a brief moment. (2) SAMMY DAVIS, JR. - I finally met with my idol when he had a gala show at the Manila Hotel and two more at the Folk Arts Theater. I watched all three. I was formally dressed for the Gala and the audience were observing my reactions since I practically do what he does -impressions of singers. I had with me one of his earlier albums titled "Impressions" and half deciding whether I should seek for an autograph of a fellow entertainer never mind if its embarrassing considering my stature then. I listened to my heart. He has always been my inspiration so I ran towards him when he got down and had my album signed. That was one gem that stood out in my music
room for years... until Ondoy swept it away. (3) JOSEPH ERAP ESTRADA: We started on the wrong foot as early as when he was the Mayor of San Juan. A month or so after I did an FPJ-Erap act, he bumped into me at the rest room of the Manila Hotel and reprimanded me, politely though, that I embarrassed him before his friends in the industry who watched my performance. Since then he would
always ignore me even in formal gatherings. At one time, I thought he could no longer ignore me and I was looking forward to the opportunity of reconciling with him anyway, since I was seated with his fellow Senators when he arrived. I couldnt believe he would skip my hand even when I was seated in between the two Senators. Eventually though, we reconciled at the intercession of his PR man when he became Vice President and since
Instituto Cervantes gives tribute to Spanish-born director Luis Buuel

Instituto Cervantes de Manila and the Mexican Embassy in the Philippines pay tribute to the achievements of Spanish director Luis Buuel by showcasing a retrospective of his cinematic creations every Saturday for the whole month of September. Titled Luis Buuel in Mexico , this special line-up explores the work of the film director, considered as one of the greatest of all time. Spanish-born Buuel collaborated with Salvador Dali on his first film, "Un Chien Andalou (An Andalusian Dog)" and dazzled ever since. He fled to the US during the Spanish Civil War and moved to Mexico in the late 40s where he lived and worked until his death in 1983. All screenings (in Spanish with English subtitles) will be held at Instituto Cervantes Saln de Actos every Saturday at 2 p.m. The film cycle opens on September 1 with Nazarin, a humanistic study of the failure of Catholicism that went on to win the Grand Prix International at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival. Screening on September 8 is the 1951 drama film, La hija del engao (Daughter of Deceit). This movie is about a father who abandons his daughter after his adulterous wife spitefully informs him that their daughter is not his. Showing on September 22, is Buuels visually intoxicating creation La ilusin viaja en tranva (Illusion Travels by Streetcar). The film cycle concludes on September 29 with El Gran Calavera (The Great Madcap). Unlike most of Buuels films (drama and tragedy), "The Great Madcap" belongs to the genre of comedy which follows the story of a profligate rich man and his money-grubbing family. Admission to all the screenings is FREE on a FIRST-COME, FIRSTSERVED basis. For more information, please call 5261482 or visithttp://manila.cervantes.es Instituto Cervantes de Manila is at 855 T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.
Kabataang Gitarista
The Artist Training Division, under the newly established Arts Education Department of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is organizing theKabataang Gitarista Program, A Classical Guitar Program for the Youth, which offers free weekly classical guitar lessons to interested public High School students. Forty students shall be accepted to the Program from Manila and Pasay City public High Schools. The students shall be under the tutelage of well respected classical guitar arranger and professor Maestro Jose Valdez. The participants of the Kabataang Gitarista Program should have the following qualifications: 12 to 17 years old, possess high interest in learning the classical guitar on a regular basis, can commit to the program for at least one year, possess good moral character, be at least average or higher in scholastic standing, should own a guitar with nylon strings and be able to bring it to the weekly lessons. Starting on August 25, the weekly lessons takes place every Saturday from 8 AM to 10:30 AM at the GSIS Theater Lobby, 3rd floor, GSIS Building, at the CCP Complex. Registration starts at 7:30 AM. Interested Music Teachers are also invited to observe and participate, free of charge. For more details, contact Artist Training Division at 832-1125 local 1605,ccp.artist.training@gmail. com
Korean Cooking Classes At The Korean Cultural Center

As part of its effort to promote Korean culture in the Philippines, the Korean Cultural Center is offering a series of cooking classes featuring Koreas well-loved dishes. The cooking classes will be on Tuesdays, from September 14 to December 4. Each two-hour session consists of two dishes at P300-P500 per session inclusive of the ingredients. Among the included recipes are kimchi, spicy stir-fried octopus (nakji-boggeum), pork backbone soup (gamjatang), bulgogi, soy sauce-braised sardine with radish and chili (samchi-jorim) and bibimbap. For a complete list of dishes and enrollment requirements please visit www.koreanculture.ph. The Center may also be reached at info@koreanculture.ph or through 555-1711 for inquiries.
Phlpost Launches International Letter Writing Contest

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) invites students 15-years old and below to join the 42nd Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Competition for Young People. The winning piece will be sent by PHLPost as the Philippines official entry in the worldwide letter writing competition to be held in Berne, Switzerland. The 2013 competition asks young people to write a letter to someone to tell them why water is precious. The theme coincides with the International Decade for Action "Water for Life" 20052015. The compositions must be recent and original letters written in English according to the theme of the competition. It must not exceed the limit of 800 words in length in the form of a letter-typewritten. The first prize winner will receive P15,000.00 cash; second prize- P10,000.00 and third prizeP5,000.00. All winners will also be awarded medals, plaques and albums of Philippine stamps. All entries must be mailed at any post offices nationwide by Express or Registered Mail not later than October 9, 2012 to: Office of the Assistant Postmaster General for Operations c/o Ms. Jocelyn E. Cacho- Special Project Officer 3/F Philippine Postal Corporation, Liwasang Bonifacio 1000 Manila. For more information, please visit the website at: www.philpost.gov.ph or (UPU) www.upu. int/letter writing/en/index.shtml or call Tel. 527-0108/527-0059 /527-0074.
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ARTS CULTURE
F1 Monday, August 27, 2012 Editor: ISABEL C. DE LEON
LIFESTYLE
Text and photos by RANEIL ANtONIO IBAy
ayo po ba si Mang Paloy? the man asks as he gingerly walks into the wood carvers Paete shop. It turns out that hes accompanying someone from the south to commission a religious statue. Justino Cagayat Jr. or Mang Paloy is a third generation woodcarver having learned to carve from his father at a young age. He now runs a branch of the family business specializing in religious statues. Hes also training his three sons to carve and hopefully become the next generation of Paetes woodcarvers. Paete, whose name was derived after a chisel or paet, is a small town on the northeastern part of Laguna. It is famous for its sweet lanzones and its finely crafted woodcrafts, so much so that it was declared the Carving Capital of the Philippines on March 15, 2005. A woodcarver draws on a piece of wood, plotting where to cut and carve, transforming it yet into an(Turn to page F-2)
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1. Bob Oliver with Swiss Ambassador Ivo Sieber 2. Pascale Meyner, Marco Polo Cebu GM Hans Hauri and Karl Zweifel 3. Imperial Palace GM Jonathan Nowell, Russia's Honorary Consul Armi Lopez Garcia and Jose Ng 4. Robert and Kelli Gerwig 5. Berg Go and Jurgen Pesch 6. Swiss nationals from the Visayas region gathered to the Marco Polo Cebu to celebrate a taste of home.
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Cebu CeLebrAteS SWISS NAtIoNAL DAy he beginning of August was a curious time for Cebu, when the social center of the Visayas region experienced a migration of sorts from the most unlikely group of people. During this time, by boat or car or plane, members of the Swiss expat community in the area made their way to Marco Polo Cebu to celebrate Swiss National Day.
Now on its sixth year, the occasion celebrated all things Switzerland. Culture, people, music, and, most of all, food were gathered in one place to recreate a semblance of the mother country on the shores of the Philippines. We have the second largest Swiss community in Asia, says Hans Hauri, the amiable Swiss General Manager of Marco Polo Cebu, the only larger community is in China. Knowing that there is something like almost 2,000 Swiss people in the Visayas alone, he continues, we started to think: What are these people doing on Swiss National Day? thus was the idea behind the hotels observance of the foreign holiday, which began as a small event whose main draw was a sampling of the countrys cuisine. back when it started in 2007, it was attended by all of five Swiss nationals. the number has since grown exponentially, but it did take some time before the community warmed up to the idea. It is a little
bit in the Swiss character to be understated, Hauri explains, citing the propensity of the Swiss to keep a low profile. With the guest count reaching well over a hundred last August, the celebration is definitely the most awaited for Swiss citizens in the South. Knowing that our location up here is maybe a little bit of the center, Hauri explains, it has its own advantages. With pockets of the community spread over Camiguin, Aklan, Dumaguete, Negros, Cagayan de oro, and bohol, its understandable that they would feel the need to get together every once in a while, and Cebu seemed to be the de facto choice, being one of the more easily accessible islands in the area. the expats who do make the trip usually find their efforts well-rewarded, as the past few years have seen a good deal more than just simple parties, from yodeling contests, trivia games, and the traditional ringing of the bells of Zofingen. And, of course, any
attempt to recreate the experience of a country would not be complete without samples of its cuisine and in this, Swiss National Day doesnt disappoint. Staples that are quintessentially Swiss and mainstays of the annual buffet spread include bndnerfleisch or Alpine dried beef, chocolates, cheese (particularly raclette, gruyere, emmental, and fondue), the popular potato dish rosti, sausages, sauerkraut, gravyladen meatloaf, and Zurich-style sliced meats, all made available for everyone to enjoy. With Hauri taking up the hosting duties, and Ambassador Ivo Siber who flew in just for the occasion acknowledging the friendship and partnership between Switzerland and the Philippines and delivering a message to his compatriots, the local Swiss community celebrated a taste of home, together savoring memories of their distant homeland. Email Around & About at msgo@ mb.com.ph
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Marco Polo Cebu F&B Director Stephan Weipriej, Marguerite Lhuillier and Marbee Go
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7. Ambassador Ivo Sieber flew in from Manila to celebrate with Swiss nationals in the Visayas 8. Susie Oliver 9. Greg and Agnes Huettel with Aina and Sebastian Lacson 10. Mayen tan with Glenn and Honey Jarque-Loop 11. Diedre Fisher and tom Walton 12. ted Mokrish and Ria Chang 13. the cheese table filled with gruyere, emmental and my personal favorite, raclette- was the most popular among the guests.
Orasang Pilipino
William A. Gaudinezs at benCab Museum
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other masterpiece. An assortment of chisels lie on the table waiting to be used at the proper time, shaping, carving and giving life to these lifeless blocks of wood. While a young boy works on his sculpture, his father works on a statue of the Sacred
Heart. Mang Paloy on the other hand continues to carve at a head of Padre Pio, another commissioned work for delivery to Singapore. He and his woodcarvers work on their art even as the rains poured on the small town of Paete, Laguna.
Miraculous Gene-e (Globalisasyon Gene-e), Mixed media, 42x55x4 cms, (open)
this exceptional skill is passed on through generations of Paete carvers.
he benCab Museum in baguio recently opened "orasang Pilipino," a solo exhibition by multi-media artist, William A. Gaudinez. In a departure from the twodimensionality of painting, Gaudinez creates a vibrant interaction with flat and surface painting, combining it with three-dimensional collages utilizing retablos and urnas, or traditional devotional altars. With folk art and religious images culled from archival sources such as the boxer Codex, the Doctrina Christiana, early Philippine maps and photographs, Gaudinez weaves fiction with history, religion and current concerns to create works with layered narratives and rich tex-
tural patterns. Gaudinez is a graduate of the university of Santo tomas. He has had solo and group exhibitions in the united States, France, Greece, and recently in Slot, a window gallery in Sydney, Australia. In 2007 he represented the Philippines in the art residency program of uijae Art Studio in South Korea. He was the recipient of the 2011 Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award for Sculpture in celebration of the City of Manilas 440th foundation day. "orasang Pilipino" will be on view at the Gallery Indigo of benCab Museum until 7 october 2012. benCab Museum is on Km. 6 Asin road, tuba, Metro baguio, and is open daily except Mondays, from 9am to 6pm. For more details, call tel. (074) 4427165 or 0920-5301954; email bencabartfoundation@gmail.com; or visit www.bencabmuseum.org.
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Ambidexter
Text by HANNAH JO uy Photos by PINGGOt ZuLuEtA
dexter sy:
ARTIST
is a weekly subsection about Filipino visual artists, the masters and the up-and-coming, who are continuing to make an indelible imprint in the art scene, changing its landscape forever with their pioneering, classic, and avant-garde opuses. Here, we visit them in their inner sanctuaries their studios, which give us a glimpse of where and how an artwork is born.
AT WORK
Clarity, mixed media, 2012
Ambidextrous[am-bi-dek-struhs] adj. 1.able to use both hands equally well 2.unusually skillful: an ambidextrous painter, familiar with all media. o say that Dexter Sy is skilled with his hands is an understatement. one only has to view his captivating works, a product of the intricate and minute movements of his wrist, to see what miracles of aesthetic pleasure his hands hold. of course, he is more than skill; it is his contemplative mind that works together with his innate talent to create wonderfully fascinating pieces. Family beliefs and traditions basically mold my style and my focus. eventually, these concealed thoughts of fear, anger, mystery and morbidity divulged themselves into my works. Curiosity also plays a big role in defining my subject.
Dexters initiation into the local art scene had a strong and steady progress, giving way to his presence as an ever burning bright candle in the artistic community. In 2005, being a finalist for the Philip Morris award while still a college studentresulted in his first exhibit. He has never looked back since, with a steady stream of group exhibits that has constantly worked to hone his craft and improve his skill. A graduate of Advertising at the Far eastern university, Dexters battle to be an artist was not an easy one. A battle he fought within himself and others. It was in Feu after a short stint at FeAtI university, post degree from Computer Programming at AMA that he slowly considered the idea of becoming a full time painter. At the time his works comprised of charmingly rendered studies of fauna in acrylic, building the foundation of his artistic repertoire through his early works of realism. upon graduation, he began work, as a graphic designer for various companies, first of which was The Manila Bulletin. He was next occupied with a bPo company with a pool of other graphic designers. Concerned with mostly commercial creations, routine schedules and terrible night shifts, work began to take its toll on the instinctively free spirited creative. His need to express his ideas, and to explore the mediums in which to do so constantly nagged at him, so much that he was at a crossroads. one way led to a financially secure career in graphic design, another led to risky yet creatively fulfilling life as a painter. the looming wedding with his wife-to-be also weighed heavily on his mind, as well as growing spiritual maturity that seemed to also have its hand in his artistic career. He asked for a sign, one that would speak to him which path to take. And a sign he got. there are few moments in life, when something suddenly makes everything so clear. And you know that from that day on, no matter what happens, everything will be okay. Binitawan ko na talaga, parang sugal din eh. Di ko alam kung anong mangyayari sa akin. this moment came to Dexter at work in 2010. As-
I am I am #1, mixed media, 2012
signed to put together a greeting card, he saw words that spoke to him as an answer to his dilemma, For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11. He quit and committed himself to the canvas. Within weeks of his resignation, he won the Philip Morris Jurors choice for his work, followed by steady
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Arts Culture
Jojo Austrias "Unmade Road" at Art Verite
ARt SCENE
'the Coming of Spring; Prelude to the third World War'
This exhibit articulates both sides of season and reason which the artist contemplates on through the influence of worldwide hegemony. The show opens on August 28, 2012 at the Mendez Big & Small Gallery, 4th Floor, Building A, SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City. For more information, kindly contact Mendez Big & Small Gallery at (02) 5273128 (02) 5363342 or SMS 09178482691, or email at: mendezbigandsmall@yahoo.com.ph.
'the Beauty Queen Artists In A Painting'

Art Exhibition by Nina Ricci Alagao, Bangs Garcia, Lani Lobangco, Maria Isabel Lopez, Evangeline Pascual & Reena Rae Sarmiento. Exhibit runs from August 22-Sept. 15,2012 at Ricco Renzo Galleries & Caffe, LRI Business Plaza 210 Nicanor Garcia Street Former Reposo Bel Air 2 Makati City
'the Colors of Black'
'Minds Eye'
Klein Windhoek Minds Eye, a collection of 30 watercolor paintings by Baboo Mondoedo opens at Alliance Franaise de Manilles Total Gallery on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 6:30 9:00pm. The exhibit will run until September 28, 2012. Baboo Mondoedo is a Baguio-based artist, writer and poet. Her paintings in this show capture aspects of life in Baguio and environs, from flowers and landscapes to special places, scenes and nature. Baboo Mondoedos exhibition Minds Eye opens on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the Alliance Franaise de Manille Total Gallery, with cocktails at 6:30pm to 9pm. The exhibit runs until September 28, 2012. For high resolution images of the artworks and more details about the exhibit, kindly contact Mr. Earl Parco (AFM Cultural Officer) at 895 7441 / 895 7585 or email cultural@alliance.ph, or visit the AFM website at www. alliance.ph. Altro Mondo at The Picasso is pleased to present "The Colors of Black," an exhibition of works by Marco Ruben Malto II, opening on September 6, 2012 at 6 p.m. at The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences 119 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. Drawing from the richness of life and scenery of Namibia, he produced art that traces its way from Africa back to the Philippines with respect to both subject and the artists own heritage. This exhibition of works by Malto, a professor of fine arts at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, represents a true distillation of the sounds, peoples and landscapes of Namibia, the colors of black, the colors of Africa. The exhibit runs until October 21, 2012. For further information, please contact the gallery thru Carlos del Prado: 501 3270 to 71; 0927 274 9686; altromondo.press@gmail. com
'Biyahe'
Galerie Raphael presents a show that encapsulates the essence of journey, and featuring two veteran artists engaged in different practices: sculpture and painting. Entitled Biyahe, the show will have an opening reception at Galerie Raphael in Serendra Mall in Bonifacio Global City on August 23 and will run until September 2, 2012. Galerie Raphael is located at Unit 2C-06, 2nd level, Serendra Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. They may be reached through their landline at (632) 856-3034, website at www.galerieraphael.com.ph, or email at galerieraphael@yahoo.com. Kindergarten Riddle, 48x36
ccomplished Filipino painter Jojo Austria will open his 13th oneman exhibit, entitled unmade road, on August 17, 2012 at the Art Verite Gallery. the exhibit runs up to August 31, 2012. unmade road chronicles Austrias reflections on the journeys one embarks on through life: real stories from the different places he has visited and observations on what one can learn along the way. the exhibit is comprised of 12 paintings in oil on canvas: visual interpretations of lessons from life. the works are collection of recollections: memories of subway scenes and unknown alleys, the lure of diaspora, pre-departure areas, the tales of the countrys numerous unsung heroes. Living in a consumerist-driven world where survival of the fittest is the norm, Austria attempts to paint points of direction, symbols for ones decision to take the load less travelled. As an artist, Austria reflects not just on phenomenon but also on human values: the lessons that these experiences can convey. Merging both abstraction and figurative elements, Austria considers life as an unfinished and unfolding journeya road still to be paved. It is in these unfinished spaces that the possibility of charting more dreams and working for change becomes real. Jojo Austria (Julio Jose Austria) recently completed several arts
residencies in the united States under various scholarships, at the Vytlacil Campus of the Art Student League of New york (2011-2012), ox-bow School of the Arts in Michigan (2010), and the Vermont Studio Center (2009) in addition to participating in regular group exhibitions. Austria finished his degree in Fine Arts (major in Painting) at the university of Santo tomas in Manila. He first became known through his successive citations as a finalist in various national art competitions, including the Shell National Student Arts Competition, the Metrobank young Painters Annual Competition and the Art Association of the Philippines Annual Art Competition. Austria held his first solo show at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 2003 and has since then held one-man exhibits of his work in Manila, Philippines; bangkok, thailand; Vienna, Austria; berlin, Germany; and Vermont, uSA. unmade road by Julio Austria opens on 17 August, Friday, 6:30pm at Art Verite Gallery, located at Shops at Serendra, 2/F Shops at Serendra, bonifacio High Global, taguig City. exhibit runs until 31 August 2012. For inquiries, contact the gallery at (632) 9151982 or you can visit their website at www.info@ artverite.net
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stream of solo exhibitions. Since then Dexter has garnered numerous awards, his last two solo exhibits was curated by ruel Caasi and he has participated as well in countless group shows, taking part even in international art exhibitions, with his work reaching Korea, Shanghai, and Singapore. He is also active in art residencies abroad, such as the Haslla International open Air Museum residency and Hassla Art World Museum in Korea last 2011. the shift in his focus coincided with his deeper spiritual transformation; a spirituality he has internalized and come to live by, and one, which was reflected in his artwork. the change from his previous works to his current works is quite striking. His first exhibit last 2008, Sanctus, at the big and Small Gallery had a darker theme, with subjects morbid and jarring. the darkness, chaos and confusion seen from the scattered people impaled, ominous iconogra-
phy and proliferation of skulls and bones demonstrated work that seem to exhibit his own personal confusion at the time; A confusion that gave way to clarity upon his spiritual rebirth; A clarity that can now be seen from his lighter yet striking subjects. From rendering horror on the canvas, Dexter has opted to present reality in order to see the beauty in it, to understand its details by looking what is in front of us calling to understand what lies beyond it. Aside from his shift in concept and subject, Dexter has also managed to settle into a form of mixed media that satisfies him. His work, mostly comprising of mixed media on paper combines many elements from spray paint to gel, to acrylic, enjoying his process of exploration in seeing what each medium has to offer. It gives more texture, he says. His latest exhibit, Chasing my own tail, features such a creative process of a mature concept. opened last August 18 at the boston Art Gallery, his current exhibit is an exploration of his Filipino-Chinese Heritage. It also marks his process of trying to
answer the question,drawing inspiration from himself, in order to connect to his audiences. What makes art Filipino? A question that he uses his own heritage to answer. Kung mapapansin mo lahat mga Asian. Unang-una, gusto ko palabasin sa work ko ang Filipino Chinese o Filipino. Kasi kung mapapansin mo ngayon mga trabaho ng mga artists minsan napaka Western. Parang hindi nakukuha yung soul, yung talagang ikaw, Pilipino ka eh. on future subjects to explore, and creative projects to undertake, Dexter Sy has much more in store for his growing set of admirers. Para sa akin kasi concept ko para siyang story. Hanggang di pa siya natatapos sa pakiramdam ko, di ko muna siya tatapusin. Mag-explore ako hindi in terms sa concept lang, more on materials kasi di ko lini-limit sa 2d, sa drawings lang on paper. Next year gusto ko mag-explore sa video installation. Chasing my own tail, is on display at the Boston Art Gallery until September 8.
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In TomKat Divorce
OS ANGELES (Reuters) Katie Holmes walked away without a payment or alimony in her divorce with Tom Cruise, but the couples six-year-old daughter, Suri, stands to receive $400,000 annually in child support until she turns 18, celebrity website TMZ. com reported on Friday. Citing sources familiar with court documents filed by the former couple, whose divorce was finalized earlier this week, TMZ said the TomKat prenuptial agreement blocked Holmes from receiving any portion of the 50year-old actors $250-million fortune. But Cruise will make child-support payments over the next 12 years that add up to $4.8 million, or $33,333.33 a
month. TMZ also reported that Cruise must pay Suris medical, education and extracurricular expenses. Cruises attorney declined to comment on the report, and a lawyer for Holmes did not respond to Reuters request for confirmation. Holmes, 33, surprised Cruise in late June when she filed for divorce from the Mission: Impossible star after a nearly six-year marriage. Cruise was in Iceland shooting a movie at the time. The divorce, which took less than two weeks to settle, captivated the world and prompted questions about whether Suri will be raised in the Church of Scientology, with which her father has long been closely associated.
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No Motive In Film Director Tony Scotts Suicide Note

behind Scotts suicide. Scott, 68, the brother of Oscarwinning director Ridley Scott, had recently completed a film and seemed to be in good health when he parked his car on a suspension bridge over Los Angeles harbor, climbed a fence to get to the edge and leapt off, plunging nearly 200 feet into the water below. Los Angeles County coroners said reports that he might have had brain cancer were wrong. An autopsy was performed and a final cause of death may not come for weeks, pending toxicology and other tests results.
OS ANGELES (Reuters) Film director Tony Scott was buried on Friday at a Los Angeles cemetery as local media reported that the suicide note he left behind contained no mention of why the Top Gun maker would take his own life. The Los Angeles Times said on Friday that the note, along with other letters left by Scott before he jumped from a Los Angeles bridge this week, did not mention health problems. The Times cited law enforcement sources as saying officials may never determine the reason
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Now showing across the Philippines in Digital IMAX, 2D and regular theaters, Total Recall is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.
MAGIC STAR MALL

Tarlac City
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elcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though hes got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police, Quaid teams up with a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.
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JOLINA MAGDANGAL and Chef Luigi Muhlach
Jolina, Luigi Host Cooking Show

MA Network brings back cooking show, Del Monte Kitchenomics. It will be hosted by the latest kitchen duo of Chef Luigi Muhlach and Jolina MagdangalEscueta starting Aug. 29 and every Wednesday thereafter at 11:25 a.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Del Monte Kitchenomics has everything from breakfast and snacks to desserts and drinks. It will surely make everyday special with its easyto-prepare recipes. Whether its for a special occasion, kiddie favorites, budget saver recipes, weekend desserts, refreshing beverages, Del Monte Kitchenomics has it covered. For more information, please v i s i t w w w. k i t c h e n o m i c s . c o m . You may also visit the brand fan p a g e a t w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Delmontekitchenomics.
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who will represent the Philippines in the 2012 Miss Supranational beauty contest in Sopot, Poland on Sept. 14, 2012. Aranetas announcement ended rumors that the Miss Universe contest would be cancelled this year due to time constraint. With the staging of Miss Universe pageant in December, there is a possibility that the succeeding pageants in the future would also be held during the holidays, she added.
fter months of speculation, organizers are finally setting their eyes on Biloxi, Mississippi, USA as venue for the staging of the 61st Miss Universe beauty pageant in December. This was confirmed by Stella Marquez Araneta, chairperson of the
Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI), which sends delegates to other international beauty contests such as Miss International, Miss Tourism Queen International, and Miss Supranational. They are looking at the Biloxi Casino Resort in Mississippi. The pageant will be held either second week or third week of December, said Mrs. Araneta during the send-off party for Elaine Kay Moll
First it was in May. Then, they moved it to July. Then September. Now its December. Perhaps they will stage it every December in the future. Araneta says there is also a possibility that the schedule of coronation dates for the Bb. Pilipinas in the future would be adjusted, due to the sudden change in the schedule of Miss Universe pageant. I dont know how this will affect our local pageants in terms of schedule. We will still discuss it. The Miss Universe pageant was pushed to December to give way to other important events such as the recent London Olympics and the forthcoming US Presidential Elections in November. With the pageants new schedule, Leila Lopes of Angola now holds the record for the longest reign of Miss Universe, spanning almost 15 months. The same record goes with Miss Universe third runner-up Shamcey Supsup, of the Philippines. Janine Tugonon, who will represent the country in the Miss Universe beauty pageant this year, is now in thick of preparations for the contest. Im very excited for the pageant. Sana malaman na natin talaga kung saan ang venue kasi excited na rin ang mga relatives and friends ko to watch the Miss Universe contest. A Pharmacy cum laude graduate at the University of Sto. Tomas, Tugonon has also trained at Ballet Manila. She stands 59 and measures 35-25-36. Tugonon, 22, of Balanga, Bataan, says she is now focused on hitting the gym to achieve a toned body. On her gown and national costume for the pageant, she says they still have to be finalized. Tugonon says she has not seen all the pictures of this years candidates, but she finds Misses Venezuela and Ecuador beautiful, based on their photo shoots. Supsup, also a topnotch architect, wished Tugonon good luck on her journey to the Miss Universe pageant. She has transformed a lot! Kung maaalala mo lang yung mga early days namin sa Bb. Pilipinas,
JANINE TUGONON
and compare it these days, you can say Janine has really improved. Like a big sister, Supsup also gave tips to Tugonon for the pageant. I told her what to wear, when to impress, or what to do in this kind of activity. Things like that. Recalling her days in the Miss Universe pageant in Brazil last year, in which she stormed the stage with her signature tsunami walk, Supsup says the only thing she regretted about the pageant was that she never explored a lot of time with the other girls. Language barrier was the big problem. One time, I joined the table with the Latina candidates. For a while it was OK pero later, hindi na kami nagkakaintidihan kasi we dont speak the same language. Thats why I decided to join the Asian candidates. Our common language is English, kaya nagkakaintindihan kami. Supsup also says she behaved well during the pageant and she never got involved in any cat fights with the other girls. Mabait naman ako during the pageant. Wala naman grabeng away na nangyari sa mga candidates that time. But I remember on several occasions, nagtatalo yung ibang girls sa paggamit ng computer. Mahaba kasi ang pila nun. After rehearsals, or during our break, unahan na kami sa paggamit ng computer. After her reign in Bb. Pilipinas, Supsup says she attended to dinner or lunch invites. Food trip talaga ang nangyari nun. For a while hindi ako nag-diet. These days, Supsup says that she is still in contact with other candidates in the Miss Universe pageant. Yung iba may contact ako sa Facebook. Recently, I played host to Miss Singapore who visited our country. She went to Boracay, pero I toured her in Metro Manila. Supsup also keeps herself busy with architectural projects. I am also studying how to speak Spanish and training on TV hosting.
CineFilipino Filmfest Offers P1.5 M-Grant For Filmmakers
ew independent film festival, CineFilipino, seeks to discover and support the best and brightest Filipino filmmakers to give their stories a chance to come alive on the silver screen. PLDTSmart Foundation, MediaQuest, Studio 5 and Unitel Entertainment officially launched CineFilipino recently at the Cinema 1 of Ali Mall Araneta Center, Quezon City. With a production grant of P1.5 million each, CineFilipino offers the highest
seed grant for aspiring filmmakers, numbering eight in all. Screenplays will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Those who want to join must submit their featurelength narrative scripts on or before the deadline of Oct. 8. Meanwhile, the Short Filmmakers Section is open to student filmmakers. Only 10 studentfilmmakers will make the shortlist for this category. Completed short films must be submitted between Sept. 19 and deadline of Dec. 31, 2012. The CineFilipino Film Festival will run from March 13 to March 19, 2013. All entries should be sent to CineFilipino Film Festival office at 1196 Pablo Ocampo Extension corner Zapote St., Makati City, Metro Manila 1205. Visit www.cinefilipino. com and www.facebook.com/ cinefilipino for more details.
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Katy Suffers New Heartache Courtesy Of John Meyer

from his advances for the longest time, but he laid on the charm thick and promised her he was a changed man. She eventually gave in, fell head over heels for him and then yep once he had made his conquest, he dumped her, said another source. In UsWeekly, someone close to Perry claimed, She is making it seem like it wasnt serious with John, but she is hurt.
aty Perry is reportedly heartbroken following her split with John Meyer, weeks after the ex-couple was spotted hooked up in Miami. People Magazine has quoted a source who revealed that the two singers will still end up as friends; they were honestly having fun [and] people made it out to be far more than it was. But RadarOnline alleged another Katy drama: John did a real number on Katy. She held off
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by Dean Young & Jim Raymond
PUPUNG
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by Mike Peters
COPY-PASTE
by Stanley Chi
ZITS
by Scott and Borgman
NORMANS ISLAND
by Norman Isaac
REX MORGAN, MD
by Woody Wilson and Graham Nolan
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MARVIN by Tom Armstrong
THE Daily Commuter Puzzle

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DENNIS THE MENACE by Hank Ketcham
BEETLE BAILEY
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YOUR STARS
VIRGO (Aug 21-Sept. 22) There are liable to be some anxious moments with a new acquaintance, but all will turn out well in the end. . By making a special effort, you will be able to advance your career considerably in this period. Pay more attention to what is than to what you would like to be. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Do not lose faith in yourself, nor become complacent or too reliant on others. There will be times when you do not feel much enthusiasm and you should spurn no opportunity to rekindle it. There is room for change and you should not be reluctant to make those that are necessary. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) You will be rather reluctant to do very much and will have to pull yourself together. You will find it difficult to do something rather unpleasant, but it just has to be done. You are liable to expect to have everything your own way; beware as this could well make enemies for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 20) You will be quite forgetful so try to take corrective measures. There will always be more than enough to do, so never think that you have lots of time. There is no harm in using a bit of imagination but do distinguish between what is realizable and what is currently only an ideal. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) Avoid feeling sorry for yourself; instead think of all the way in which you are better off than you might have been. You are liable to get things out of proportion, but now you know of this trend, you will be able to compensate for it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You should avoid making a personal issue out of something that is of no really great importance. . Try to spend a little more time with your family and friends and take their views into account before deciding what to do. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Everything will tend to look a little bleak, but things are not quite as bad as they seem. Try to make some economies instead of spending recklessly using credit cards. Try to be a bit more adaptable and ready to make a few changes in your plans. ARIES (March 21-April 20) You will have a few ideas which though not entirely original will still prove to be of great value to you. Seek to ensure you do not fail to learn the lessons the past might provide. You will have a pretty good idea but be careful; someone could well steal it from you. TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Something you thought would save time will not, so revert to a well-tried working method. If it seems that you have forgotten something you have just learned, do not worry if you make an effort it will soon come back to you. You are liable to draw the wrong conclusions so do think again. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If you strongly feel that you are on the right track, do not allow yourself to be persuaded to change course. Do try to think a little more positively, but do not think that means you should ignore the difficulties. If you do make the effort, learning will be surprisingly easy just now. CANCER (June 21-July 20) You will be able to take the initiative but do not so blindly and do not forget that you do not have all the time in the world. You will be better at persuading others, but you will still not get your own way in all things. Try to tidy up; it will save you a great deal of time later on. LEO (July 21-Aug. 20) Beware of a trend to give too much emphasis to what is of secondary importance. Something you have set your heart on will come to pass but it will prove something of a disappointment. Do all you can to avoid a situation in which there is prolonged, let alone unrelieved, stress.
THE BORN LOSER
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TOK & MOL
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LIFE IN PROGRESS
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The World Famous Platters Performs In Manila

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he World Famous Platters (WFP), said to be the best tribute group to the legendary Platters, is set to do a special performance tonight at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. The group was here last year for a one-night show at the Aliw Theater, after which they proceeded to Singapore, where their show at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel was accorded three standing ovations. This time around, the WFP will have more time to spend in the Philippines. After their concert at the Edsa ShangriLa Hotel, the group is scheduled to visit some key cities like Cebu, Bacolod and Iloilo. The groups 90-minute show at the Edsa Shangri-La will pay tribute to the legacy of the famous Platters. Included in their repertoire are the following: Only You, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, My Prayer, Harbour Light, Remember When, etc. The WFP has been a mainstay performing group at Branson, Missouri, dubbed the Las Vegas of the East minus the casinos. With only 2,000 population, Branson has over 40 theaters featuring at least 70 artists a year. This little city draws at least eight million tourists a year
THE WORLD FAMOUS PLATTERS
and one of its attractions is the World Famous Platters. All the original members of The Platters are all gone (the last original member, Herb Reed, passed away last June). The main advantage of the WFP over the other tribute artists is lead singer Eddie Stovall Sr., also known as the Emperor of Soul together with Lawrence Rooster Lockard, who actually performed with the Platters original lead vocalist Tony Williams. For The World Famous Platters Live at Edsa Shangri-La show, special guest performer is the Rockin 60s led by Dero Nonong Pedero. The show is presented by Steve ONeal P roductions and Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, official residence, in collaboration with Hard Rock Caf, Business Mirror, IBC 13, DWWW FM, Lazer Music, Taye Drums, Istanbul Cymbals, MS Tablet for Men, Star Cruises and RJ100.3 FM.
Tickets are available at SM Tickets, Ticketworld, National Book Store, Ayala Malls, Robinsons Mall and the concierge of Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Maxene, Brutally Frank About Sex You must first know your sexual chemistry with your partner before you make a commitment for a life-long partnership. That was how Maxene Magalona, the lead star in GMA-7s afternoon show, Faithfully, expressed her attitude toward sex. Maxene also revealed that she has been single for more than five months since she broke off with her latest boy friend. This is the longest singlehood I have ever experienced, she stressed. I dont miss it, she added however.
I am so focused now with my acting career and no one can make me deviate from it. I n Fa i t h f u l l y, Maxene plays an intricate role. She is paired with Mark Abaya whom she discovers later as unfaithful. Commenting on the cur rent heated discussion on the RH bill, Maxene said that what is important is the sexual chemistry of partners. Or their compatibility, or else that relationship will be doomed to fail. I believe in premarital sex, Maxene admitted. Commenting on single parents, she said: I admire their courage. In Faithfully, Maxene plays a courageous woman who perseveres
in her goal though the obstacles are almost insurmountable. In the same teleserye, Mark Abaya feels very much challenged by his role. I did a lot of preparations to finetune my acting, he said. What makes him even more focused on his role is the fact that his mother, Direk Malou Abaya does not miss watching the show Monday to Friday. Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Aug. 27, go to former movie queen Amalia Fuentes, Ogie Alcasid, Mayor Benjie Lim of Dagupan City, Ben Chan of Bench, Dr. Liceria Soriano, Dr. Marilyn Marzan-Olalo, Marilou L. Lao, John Edgar Lara, John Delmer Go, Tessie C. Castro, Andrew Bryan N. Sapigao, Marcelino Banaria, Jillianne M. Mohammad of New York, USA; Marietta Subang (a.k.a. Pokwang), and DOJ Secretary Liela de Lima
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it doesnt really surround a wedding. Its more like a party gone wrong. Kirsten, who has been acting since age 12, revealed that she really never experienced cruelty among women in her life. I havent experienced that, Kirsten disclosed. I hate that energy and that whole vibe. But on this film, we all were very close. I dont think movies work if you dont have good chemistry amongst the women. Then its like, Your line, then my line. If youre worried about looking good, that takes away from the whole point. We should look pretty bad by the end of this film. Weve been up all night. Weve been doing drugs, drinking and running around in New York. Its nice to see that. I had been a fan and respected both actresses that I worked with so being around them too was great for me. We had a natural camaraderie because we all had respect for each other. Working with Isla and Lizzy was a breeze, she said. It was very easygoing, revealed Kirsten. We had a little rehearsal. Wed go to dinner and everything. Theyre both really funny and lovely women. So it was very easy to talk to them. They are great girls. Theyre talented and sweet like we just had each others backs. It was fun. High school life for her, she said, was not traumatic. I always had a good group of girlfriends and different types. One was a cheerleader and into drama. One was in water polo. I had a very eclectic group of friends so I didnt really experience a real mean girl thing. My girlfriends always had my back. I always had a seat at lunch table. Even when I went to make movies, I always came back to high school and had that core group. Kirsten, who is doing a drama, On the Road, with Garrett Hedlund, revealed of her co-star, Hes a wonderful actor. I worked with him for four days only. Asked if she is still dating Garrett, Kirsten simply smiled and said, I am not saying anything about relationships. Kirsten, who recently turned 30 last April 30, admitted that marriage and children are in her future plans. Yeah, of course, I would love to have children and be married one day, she said. Yeah, I would love that. Turning 30? I was stressed out after I turned 30. But then, I kind of forgot about it. I still feel the same as 29. I didnt change anything really. I celebrated by having a dance. We had a DJ at my moms house. We did it in the backyard and we just had a party. Family, according to Kirsten, is what keeps her grounded. Being close to your family is a big deal, she said. Im staying at my moms house right now. My grandma lives there. My brother is home from college. My cousin is there working. Having that compound lifestyle and having your family around you really makes you feel complete. People who arent as close to their family have more difficulty having inner confidence. So I really do think that family is a big deal. Having good friends, great girlfriends help too. (Photo by PRPP) E-mail the writer at jrnepales_624@yahoo.com for your comments or questions. Follow her on Twitter at #jrnepales.
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OS ANGELES I have not seen Spider-Man the musical yet but I will definitely go, Kirsten Dunst revealed to us when we interviewed her recently for her new comedy film, Bachelorette. And Spider-Man, the former Mary Jane in the popular franchise added, at least I am still young and they redid it. Its not like Im really old and they are remaking it. They redid it in a different way. In Bachelorette, Kirsten, who portrays Regan, is part of a group of best friends (Isla Fisher as Katie and Lizzy Caplan as Gena) who are asked to be bridesmaids for a girl they ridiculed in high school. So was the comedy hit,
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Bridesmaids, a big influence in this movie, we asked. Well, this was a play a long time ago, Kirsten pointed out. Our movie was made for 10 times as less. Its an independent film so you cant really compare the two. Were a very dark comedy. Were raunchy and
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2nd AVENUE ON RJTV 29 12:00 a.m. Pregnant In Heels 1:00 Live From Abbey Road 2:00 Smash 3:00 Parenthood 4:00 Whitney 4:30 Inside Edition Weekend 5:00 ET Weekend 6:00 Live From Abbey Road 7:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 8:00 Top Chef Masters 9:00 Pregnant In Heels 10:00 HSN Paid Programming 11:00 ET Weekend 12:00 p.m. The Ellen Degeneres 1:00 Live From Abbey Road 2:00 Better with You 2:30 Outsourced 3:00 Million Dollar Decorators 4:00 Up All Night 4:30 Whitney 5:00 Top Chef Masters 6:00 Modern Family 7:00 How Not to Decorate 8:00 Up All Night 8:30 Suburgatory 9:00 Parenthood 10:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 11:00 How Not to Decorate TALK TV ON SBN 21 12:00 a.m. Olympic News Channel 1:00 The Late Show With David Letterman 3:00 NBC Nightly News Weekend 3:30 Anderson 4:30 The Talk 5:30 Olympic News Channel 6:30 What I see 7:00 NBC Nightly News 7:30 Inside Edition 9:00 Today's Talk 11:00 Olympic News Channel 12:00 p.m. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno 1:00 Late Show With David Letterman 2:00 The Today Show 4:00 Olympic News Channel 6:00 Solar Network News 7:00 The Talk 8:00 Anderson 9:00 Inside Edition 9:30 NBC Nightly News 10:00 Solar Nightly News 10:30 Today's Talk 11:30 What I see IBC 13 6:00 a.m. Gospel Of The Kingdom 7:00 Oras Ng Katotohanan 8:00 Ang Laban Ni Ninoy 9:00 EZ Shop 12:00 p.m. Puso At Diwa Ni Ninoy 1:00 Tipong Pinoy EZ Shop 1:30 EZ Shop 3:30 Newsteam 13 4:00 NCAA (Live) 8:00 34th Jones Cup South Korea vs. USA (Via Satellite) 10:00 Fight Sports Knockout 11:00 Newsteam 13 11:30 Pulsong Pinoy GMA NEWS TV 5:00 a.m. Light Up 5:30 Adyenda 6:00 Dobol B Sa News TV 9:00 News To Go 10:00 Power Review 11:00 Big Thing 11:30 Balitanghali 1:00 p.m. Cinema Klasika 2:30 I-Witness 3:30 Balita Pilipinas Ngayon 4:00 Takilya Blockbuster 5:30 News TV QRT 6:00 Mars 7:00 Personalan 8:00 Brigada 9:00 State Of The Nation 10:00 I Juander 10:30 Best Men 11:00 Overseas Filipino Witness 12:00mn Adyenda 12:30 Legal Forum
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MA Network brings another Asianovela that will definitely make viewers glued to their TV screens with the premiere of ANGELS TEMPTATION. It will replace Lie to Me beginning Aug. 27 on GMA Telebabad. This drama series is about love and revenge between husband and wife. It stars Bae Soo Bin as Angelo Ahn, Han Sang Jin as Cedric Shin, and Lee So Yeon as Anna Joo. Anna saw her parents die right in front of her eyes. Her younger sister, the only
ANGELS TEMPTATION Premieres On GMA
family member remaining, was sent to an orphanage. Without knowing her sisters whereabouts, she grew up under her uncle and aunt, enduring cruel treatment. While living the life at the bottom of the society, she finds out that her parents death was not an accident but a carefully executed murder by Larry Shin, the president of the company her father is working for. ANGELS TEMPTATION will air every Monday to Thursday right after Inside Protg on GMA Telebabad.
NBA Finals Marathon Special On NBA Premium TV
et to relive the excitement and intensity of the most recent NBA Finals series as NBA Premium TV features a marathon of the championship games of 2010 (LA Lakers vs. Boston Celtics), 2011 (Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks) and 2012 (Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma Thunder). The 2010 NBA Finals
series on NBA Premium TV will be aired on Tuesday, August 28 at 2 p.m., followed by the 2011 series which will be aired at 9 p.m. The 2012 series will be aired on Wednesday, August 29, at 3 a.m. NBA Premium TV on SKYcable 68, Cignal 105, Destiny 2, Cablelink 235.
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He world has just witnessed the conclusion of the greatest show on earth the 2012 Summer olympics held in London but a new flame will be ignited on August 29 as the XiV paralympic games begins. An estimated 4,000 physically and mentally disabled athletes from around the world will compete in the biggest sporting competition for persons with disabilities (pWD). From the philippines, a total of nine paralympians have qualified for the games, the biggest contingent the country has ever sent in the sporting event so far. in the past, we only had two to four athletes. now we are participating in 16 events with nine athletes, says Carlos Weber, Jr., secretary general of the philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled-national paralympic Committee (philSpADAnpC). The philippine team is optimistic this year, Weber says, as they expect Filipino paralympians to reach the finals in the competition. Since the philippines joined the paralympics games in 1988, it has yet to win gold and silver medals. it was only in
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to do what she wanted to do like sports. Being an athlete now changed is thus the irony of it all. High jumper Andy Avellana, on the other hand, had a normal life until he was 14 years old when an accident left him with only one leg. But it didnt stop him from his love sports. Although a lot of people doubted him, he strived to prove them wrong. He dabbled into different sports like swimming, wheelchair racing, basketball, and long jump. He is now an expert high jumper, the sport event he will be competing in the London paralympics. Ayokong nilalait na pilay. Hindi ako lumalabas ng bahay at hindi ko na magawa ang gusto ko. Nung pumunta ako dito sa Maynila nalaman ko na marami rin palang disabled. Yung iba nga mas malala pa sa akin pero masaya sila. Lalo naging masaya buhay nung nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon makasali sa sports, the 36-year-old father shares. He started competing in 2007. He has a total of three silvers and one bronze, in the ASeAn para games. He is also a first time paralympian. Joining them to complete the philippine paralympic team are isidro Vildosola, athletics; roger Tapia, athletics; Josephine Medina, table tennis; Beariza roble, swimming; Achelle guion, Adeline Ancheta,, and Agustin Kitan, all in powerlifting. SUPPORT FOR ATHLETES The British embassy in cooperation with the British Council, Samsung, philSpADA-npC philippines, SM Cares, and SM program for Disability Affairs, organized the i Can! photography competition to showcase, as well as to raise awareness on, the outstanding sporting abilities of pWD athletes. We h o p e s o i t w i l l c r e a t e excitement about sports for the disabled and encourage more people with disabilities to go into sports in the grassroots level. We want to draw attention to the paralympics but also to draw attention to the great achievements of people with disability, says British embassy Ambassador Stephen Lillie. The exhibit will run for the duration of the paralympics, from August 29 to September 10. it will go around different SM malls around the country, which include Megamall, Mall of Asia, north eDSA, pampanga, Bacolod,
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WItHOUt LIMIts On Wednesday, it's the athletes' with disabilities turn to compete with the world's best at the London Paralympic Games. 'I Can!' photo contest winners (clockwise from above) by shiela Pamakid, Rouelle Umali and finalist Mark Floro.
Signing or speaking?
QUESTION: I was just wondering about the better option for my hearingimpaired child. There are schools that encourage their deaf students to speak rather than to sign. Is it better for deaf children to learn how to speak than learn sign language? If so, what school do you recommend we go to? Thank you very much. Mrs. Bautista
igning and speaking are both ways by which children with hearing impairment (Hi) communicate. As with any other child, it is important for a child who is hearingimpaired to be able to express himself whether it be through the use of his voice or with his hands. For all children whether hearing or deaf, being able to communicate their wants, needs, interests and dislikes allows them to be understood by others, promotes meaningful interactions with family and friends, and helps create and nurture relationships with people around them. These are important social dimensions that are very much linked to our use of language.
THe LAnguAge oF Sign For many in the deaf community, sign language is simply the language that deaf people use in the same way that each one of us speaks a different language. Most hearing children speak in Filipino, english, or even a foreign language such as Chinese. in different regions of our country, hearing children can also speak the native dialect such as Cebuano or Kapampangan.
i teach in a school that mainstreams deaf students. i am always intrigued by the social dynamics of students who are deaf. As i observe them huddled together in animated discussion, i have come to reflect on whether they should really be considered disabled or just be considered as speaking a different language. Among themselves, they laugh and tease each other, help each other with homework and tell their stories no differently from any other student in
This would allow them to express themselves unmindful of convention, and give them the freedom to freely express their thoughts and needs in the way they know how. Such unhampered development of thought would pave the way for significant gains in receptive language, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills, considering the development of the whole child. Studies would show that tantrums in children are observed more frequently in children who are not able to express themselves. equipping them with the capacity to communicate would lessen the incidence of problematic behaviors.
HeAring THe DeAF SpeAK The issue of speaking (oralism) vs. signing (manualism) has long been the subject of debate and discussion within the deaf community and among professionals and advocates. Depends on who you ask and which school you would go to, each would adhere to a specific school of thought with regards to whether children should be taught how to sign, speak or use a range of different ways to express themselves as in total communication. i decided to ask some deaf friends and colleagues working with the deaf to help me in answering your question. Here are their thoughts: it is better for deaf children to learn how to use sign language so that children can understand/learn many
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Sydney where female powerlifter Adeline Dumapong brought home the countrys first paralympic bronze medal. We have a chance in athletics, as well as in table tennis. We are hopeful that the year-long training will pay off. We trained since last year. The strength is there, the potential is there, Weber says. Before leaving for London, the philippine team was presented to the media during the i Can! photo exhibit organized by the British embassy at the podium in Mandaluyong City. HAIL THE ATHLETES Qualifying for the paralympics is an achievement in itself. Lahat ng pWD athlete, dream na makasali sa paralympics at maabot ang higher level ng competition. Mahirap, marami ka dapat daanan bago ka mapili. Kailangan ma break mo yung standard record nila, shares first-time paralympian Marites Burce. Bruce will compete in three events, javelin, discus, and shotput. She has been training non-stop for the past six months. She started throwing javelins in 2005 and started competing in the ASeAn para games. She won her first gold in 2005 here in the philippines, two golds in Thailand in 2008, and one silver in Malaysia in 2009. A mother of two children and a special education (Sped) teacher at the Tahanan na Walang Hagdanan, Bruce had polio when she was nine months old and since then was bound to a wheelchair. Because of her condition, she didnt have the chance
campus. in my daily encounters with them, i sometimes feel like i am the one who is disabled since i continue to struggle with my sign language and would sometimes catch myself watching them sign to their friends (sorry for eavesdropping!) just to learn their language more. So to answer your question, is it better for deaf children to learn how to speak than learn sign language?, my personal bias as an early intervention advocate tends to lean towards teaching deaf children how to sign as early as possible and speak only if they are capable of doing so without having to force them.
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CAMPUs BEAt AtENEO AWARds GAWAd KRItIKA KULtURA to CeleRio; holds ConFab on tRanslation
Top translation practitioners and scholars from the philippines, Australia, and the US will gather for the first Kritika Kultura International Conference (KKIC) on August 31, at the Ricardo and Dr. Rosita Leong Hall, Ateneo de Manila University. With the theme Traveling Texts: Translation and Globalization, the conference aims to address translation and its imperial connections; translation in a cultural context; translation as a form of research; translation in the curriculum and the classroom; and translation as creative practice. These issues are inseparable from the nationwide adoption of the mother tongue based multilingual education paradigm (MLE), as well as the increasing internationalization of higher education worldwide. One conference highlight is the Gawad Kritika Kultura, which posthumously honors National Artist for Music and Literature Levi Celerio for his contributions to Philippine translation, foremost of which are his adaptations (saling-awit) of many songs into Filipino. The award is supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as part of its Bukambibig: Literary Performance Series. Delivering keynote lectures are Dr. Vicente Rafael from University of Washington at Seattle, and Dr. Harry Aveling from Monash University, Australia. Plenary lecturers include Dr. Benilda S. Santos, former dean of the School of Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University; Dr. Michael M. Coroza, associate professor of the Filipino Department, Ateneo de Manila University; Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist for Literature; and Marne Kilates, former holder of the Henry Lee Irwin Professorial Chair in Creative Writing in Ateneo de Manila University. KKIC is organized by Kritika Kultura (the international e-journal of language, literary and cultural studies of the Department of English, Ateneo de Manila University) in collaboration with the Ateneo Institute for Literary Arts and Practices, the School of Humanities Research Committee, and the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Creative Work (Ateneo de Manila University). The conference is supported by the Commission on Higher Education and the NCCA. Event partners include the Ateneo de Manila University Press, Adarna House, the University of the Philippines Press, and the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House. For more information, you may contact Paeng Evangelista at 09209120956 or patrice_evangelista@yahoo.com.
Filipino stUdents jOIN AsIAN sCIENCE CAMP

FOUR students from the University of the Philippines Los Baos campus will participate in the Asian Science Camp, a gathering of young scientists from all over Asia and the Pacific from Aug. 26 to 30 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The philippine delegation is composed of Applied physics majors John Keith Velasquez Magali, Shereyl Aguirre Daguinod, Rovi Angelo Beloya Villaos, Nicole Dayanghirang Olayres and faculty adviser Lou Serafin Lozada. They will join some 300 young geniuses at the scientific conference. Now on its sixth year, the Science Camp, or The Summit of Genius, is the initiative of a number of Nobel Prize laureates in the Sciences from eastern Asia. Their goal is to create a platform for locating and promoting the future generation of scientists in Asia. Most of its activities will be held at the Hebrew Universitys Edmund J. Safra campus at Givat Ram. The confab will offer participants various perspectives on basic science, particularly in Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Mathematics from the best scientific minds in Israel and around the world. The students will also have lectures by leading scientists and the chance to interact with Nobel Prize Laureates. They will also be treated to a tour of Israels attractions and get to know its culture and history.
ArenTS dream of bigger and better things for their children. We raise them the best way we know how, send them to the best schools our resources can afford, and trust that this is enough to make them good, upstanding, successful adults. This hope takes on a different dimension for parents of children and teenagers on the spectrum. Mona Veluz (@mightymagulang on Twitter) returns as this weeks Angel Talker. *** What do you want to be when you grow up? The answer to this question is one which autism parents are more invested in. parents of children with autism tend to be forwardthinking out of necessity. We are advised very early that we should take a different perspective on education. We are advised that learning and integration is more valuable than getting a diploma. We are advised that it is imperative that we expose and train our children in viable life skills which can bring them a vocation or livelihood in the future.
Adulthood and livelihood for persons with autism P

edge of the childs strengths and interests will help define what career or business path he can take. Beth uduquin, president of ASp up-CAMp has taken it upon herself , to teach her two boys on the spectrum salesmanship using a mobile store that sells items door-to-door in their community. She felt it important to coach her children in skills which may come in handy later in life. 3. Find a compassionate work place. it is important for an individual with autism to learn work appropriate behavior. Find a small organization where he can intern and learn new skills, as well as make new friends. The ASp national office has very recently launched an internship pro-
is low; but his pride from earning is immeasurable. parent guidance on proper internet usage and on money management is imperative.
AsP welcomes its first batch of eager and able interns. they are training under the ILLCs job Readiness Program.
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Baguio, Cebu, Southmall, Fairview, and Davao. The exhibit will showcase contest winners Shiela pamakid for her entry i Can Be Full, winning the grand prize and the voters choice; and rouelle umalis i Can aim high for my dreams and reach for it, which won in the Best published photo category. i hope that this games will inspire Filipinos to be equally supportive of the plight of our athletes with disabilities. We are hoping for that so that the efforts of our athletes in international competitions will be given the right recognition and rewards they deserve. We are hoping too that the example of Britains equal attention given to paralympians and paralympic sports, says philSpADA-npC chairman Mike Barredo. FOLLOW YOUR dREAMS According to Weber, philSpADA is already working at the grassroots
level to discover athletes among young Filipino pWDs. They are working with the Department of education, through its palarong pambansa to spot students with disability who has potential in sports. The only advice these paralympians to these young aspiring pWD athletes is to never stop dreaming and pushing towards that goal. Sa mga pWD na kagaya ko, hanapin nila kung ano yung gusto nila. Kung ano yung talent nila improve nila na alam nilang magogrow sila sa buhay. Search their talents and magsimula sila sa mababa lagi at saka tiyaga, Bruce shares.Unang-una sa lahat wag nilang ilagay ang kanilang sarili sa isang kahon marami pa silang magagawa. Kung ano ang desire nila sa puso nila like kung gusto nilang maging successful sa sports, itoy panghawakan nila at paniwalaan nila na maabot nila. Wag silang pahahadlang sa gustong humadlang sa kanila. At kailangan magkaroon ka ng pananalig sa Diyos, Avellana adds.
FINdINg OUR NIcHE of the small percentage of individuals on the spectrum who finish high school and/or college, an even smaller percentage ends up with jobs. An even smaller percentage finds an enduring vocation. Here are some learnings we can share from the success of ASp institutional member, such as the Autism Learning Center in Laguna which provides training and livelihood for many pWAs in the community. Here are tips to help your children prepare (no matter their current age) for making the work transition. 1. Help them find a passion. Children with autism have unique skills which need to be identified and honed. gabby Atienza, an adult with autism, took his passion for comic books and drawing and created a career as a graphic designer. 2. Find the right institution for skills building. Whether it is your school or your church or barangay, it is important for an individual with autism to learn livelihood skills. Knowl-
gram in partnership with learning institutions. The society hopes to inspire more businesses to follow suit by allowing persons with autism to get work experience in an work place understanding of their strengths and limitations. 4. Look into entrepreneurship. parents can guide individuals with autism on the production of a food items and novelties and sell them on-line. retail sales via Multiply and Facebook are at an all-time high. interacting online may be easier for individuals on the spectrum. gregarious gifts of Carl Veluz displays a range of products on its Facebook page and would only produce goods by order. His overhead
WE NEEd MORE institutions in the philippines have only begun to open job readiness programs in support of an aging population of individuals with autism. employment, financial independence, sexuality, crime, mortality are only a few topics which we are only beginning to explore. This situation is not unique to our country. in fact, the current global experience tells us that services and opportunities are lacking to address issues of adults with autism worldwide. our sector needs the help of the private sector to open more opportunities for employment for individuals with autism. Beyond a corporate social responsibility effort, businesses need to provide an inclusive workplace for growing population of atypical individuals. Businesses should be encouraged to hire individuals with autism, especially if the skills they need are a good match for workers on the spectrum. Businesses should be made aware of the incentives the government provides to those who hire pWDs. regional autism advocacy groups, over the last year, have been looking into the establishment of microlending programs for the benefit of individuals with autism who would like to begin a small business. Still, the programs are in infancy and a sustainable model has yet to be designed. Bottom line, we need more stakeholders in the challenge of providing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for individuals on the spectrum. if you have something to contribute, please join the discussion at ASps Facebook page: http://www. facebook.com/autismsocietyphilippines. *** The 5th regional Conference on Autism will be held at San Lazaro Business and Leisure park in Carmona Cavite on Sept 8-9, 2012. For details, visit ASp at Facebook or autismsocietyphilippines.blogspot.com
Dang U. Koe is the chairman emeritus of Autism Society Philippines (a not-for-profit family support organization with 60 chapters nationwide, and almost 8,000 family and professional members who are working together to create an environment that helps persons with autism spectrum disorder to become, to the best of their potentials, self-reliant, independent, productive and socially accepted members of society. She is a sought-after seminar and conference speaker on autism. Her 17-year old son Gio, diagnosed with autism, propels her to be a passionate autism advocate.
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a total of nine Filipino athletes will compete in this year's paralympic Games in London, the biggest contingent the country has ever sent so far. (tONY PIONILLA)
words through communication and it also can improve children to learn english grammar through using sign language. i would recommend you to enroll some good schools for Deaf like MC-SAiD or philippine School for the Deaf. :) Faye Ferido, deaf Visual Artist (Multimedia) graduate of dLSU-college of St. Benilde research would show that it would be better if they know how to sign even if with cochlear implant. Mas may comprehension. With sign, there is visual representation. it depends on the degree of hearing impairment. With residual hearing, then she could talk; it is okay if oral, if she understands. But with profound and severe, she cannot. From my experience teaching children who enrolled in an oral school without sign, then they experience to sign + speak = total communication this improves their comprehension. Ivy david, deaf Faculty and graduate Student Miriam college (M.A. in Ed.. major in SPEd) Mc-Southeast Asian In-
stitute for the deaf Whether to sign or to speak, the following are considerations: (1) the degree of hearing loss; (2) childs age; (3) presence of cochlear implants; (4) parents expectations; (5) desired mode of communication (Filipino Sign Language; American Sign Language; Signing exact english); and (6) familys finances. What is important is that parents should know how to sign. dulce Veloso, Interpreter and Teacher dLSU-college of St. Benilde Dr. Therese Bustos, local expert on deaf education and faculty of the Special education Area of u.p Diliman, . has clearly articulated what most deaf individuals would desire for themselves if given a voice to speak. in her paper on exploring emergent Literacy Behaviors of Filipino Deaf Children, she stated that prescriptions on what is to be taught and how it should be taught should be an-
chored on the knowledge of strengths, weaknesses, needs and learning preferences of the deaf population. This finding reiterates respecting the individuality of your child and focusing more on what he is capable of doing and where he could be good at rather than on what he has difficulty doing. Whether it be through signing or speaking, what is important is for you to learn to speak the language of your child than force him to speak yours. ultimately, all parents desire to understand their children, may their child be deaf or hearing, and unconditionally support them as they discover their gifts. Listen to your child, not just with your ears, but with your eyes and your heart. even the deaf, they have the capacity to speak.-ivy David (deaf teacher of the deaf).
GENEvIEvE RIvAdELO is the executive director of ALRES-PHILS., a faculty of the SPED Department of Miriam College, and an inclusive education specialist. A pediatric physiotherapist and special educator, she is a staunch advocate for children with special needs.

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