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New AFP chiefs mission: Protect votes, PH territory

By Joyce Pangco Paares and Florante S. Solmerin
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Thursday ordered newly appointed Armed Forces chief Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista to ensure orderly and peaceful elections in May and to increase the militarys Changing of the guard. New Armed Forces chief Emmanuel Bautista, right, salutes strength to make it more responsive to current security challenges. outgoing Armed Forces chief Jessie Dellosa in Camp Aguinaldo. BULLIT MARQUEZ, AP During ceremonies to mark the change of command at Camp Aguinaldo, Mr. Aquino said the voice of the people must not be silenced by the guns of private armed groups. This is our challenge to the AFP, together with our Philippine National Police: you are obligated to ensure that we have peaceful and credible elections. We want honest and fair elections from the campaign period up to the time the newly elected ofcials are proclaimed, the President said. Mr. Aquino said aside from addressing internal and external security threats, Bautista will need to increase the number of soldiers and improve their training. Since 1986, our population has almost doubled, but the number of our uniformed men did not increase. There is no magic solution to this problem, the President said. But an immediate solution is to improve the capability of our soldiers and
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Not rubout, shootout or ambush, so its suicide?

By Joyce Pangco Paares and Rey Requejo
INVESTIGATORS wrestle with words to describe the crime at a checkpoint in Atimonan, Quezon early this month in which 13 people on board two vehicles were riddled with bullets. Not an ambush, says Virgilio Mendez, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Deputy director for Regional Operation Services. Not a shootout, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima says. But relatives of victims swear it was not also an accident, and they did not shoot themselves. Next page

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Re-enactment shows no shootout occurred
By Rey Requejo, Macon Ramos-Araneta, Florante Solmerin, Benjie Antioquia and Francisco Tuyay
Three witnesses watched as a joint police and military team opened re on two vehicles on a lonely stretch of the highway in Atimonan, Quezon last January 6, killing 13 people on board, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Thursday.
Denitely, it was not a shootout, De Lima told reporters during the re-enactment of the incident, putting her foot down on claims of policemen that they merely returned re. What I can say is that we have credible witnesses ... We have no reason to doubt the credibility of our witnesses, De Lima said. The witnesses saw the entire incident. They are very vital. In other a related developments: One vehicle, a white Mitsubishi Strada pick-up, made a U-turn and ed before the shooting started. Threatened with criminal prosecution and administrative penalties, Marantan relented and submitted to investigators the slug taken from his left leg. NAPOLCOM said it was preparing to le administrative charges against the policemen. Authorities sacked the soldiers and policemen involved, including Chief Supt. James Melad, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and Quezon) director and Supt. Hansel Marantan, who led the operation. They claimed the killings were a result of a shootout. Melad claimed the victims were killed in a checkpoint they set up to stop armed men, who were suspected gun-for hires and jueteng operators. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa approved the operation, according to Melad. De Lima said the witnesses, who have been placed under the Witness Protection Program, were on board a truck parked nearby when shots rang out and they saw the bloodbath. The policemen and soldiers removed checkpoint signboards and road barriers and instead blocked the road with a military truck, the witnesses said. When the vehicles arrived, a policeman in civilian clothes ordered those inside to get out and when they refused they opened re, they said. The man on the passenger side of the rst vehicle managed to return re, but he was overwelmed, the witnesses said. One man came out with his arms raised in surrender, but two policemenone in uniform and the other in civilian clothesshot him at close Next page range, the witnesses.

What really happened. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and NBI Director Nonnatus Roxas listen as a lone witness testies about what happened on the site of the supposed shootout in Atimonan, Quezon, on January 6. At right, forensic experts check the rearms and ammunition used by the police and soldiers and the slain men during the supposed shootout. DANNY PATA

LP campaigned much earlier than usUNA

By Christine F. Herrera
THE opposition on Thursday turned the tables on President Benigno Aquino III and claimed it was he who was engaged in early campaigning because his candidates were lagging in public opinion surveys. The spokesman for the opposition United Nationalist Alliance as well as Makabayan senatorial candidate Teddy Casino said the early campaigning began as early as March last year, when the President tagged along his candidates on provincial sorties to distribute relief and aid to typhoon victims, even before those candidates were proclaimed. Despite the early head start, the Liberal Party bets are lagging in all the surveys, said UNA secretary general and Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco. Casino urged the Commission on Elections to stop the President
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Enrile prays Comelec focuses on campaign spending for recovery By Joel E. Zurbano of Santiago
By Macon RamosAraneta
SENATE President Juan Ponce Enrile said Thursday he was sorry that Senator Miriam DefensorSantiago suffered a mild stroke after a TV interview over her quarrel with him and Senator Panlo Lacson over the use of Senate savings as Christmas gifts. Im sad about what happened to her, but I cant do anything since Im no longer speaking so she will stop, but she has not, Enrile told reporters in a phone patch interview. He said he did not want to debate with Santiago because he was scared of her brain. So I will pray for her, for her recovery, Enrile said. Santiagos blood pressure shot up on Wednesday after the TV interview, causing some blood vessels in her right eye to burst. She again asked Enrile why he failed to give her, Senate Minority Floor Leader Alan Peter
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THE Commission on Elections has created a campaign nance unit to monitor the campaign contributions and expenses of the candidates for the May 13 midterm elections. Our new implementing rules will sharpen the teeth of our existing campaign nance laws to ensure that everything is counted to

the last cent, Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. said. Brillantes on Wednesday said his agency would be strictly monitoring the political campaigns on the Internet ahead of the May elections. We overhauled our rules on campaign and election propaganda, he said. One signicant feature is that we will be monitoring online elec-

tion propaganda. Senator Francis Escudero on Thursday welcomed the Comelec ruling shortening the airtime a political candidate may buy for campaign ads would level the playing eld for all candidates. Those who have deep resources will no longer lord it over the airwaves and leave those who have meager resources way, way behind, Escudero said. Next page

In trouble. This is a le photo of the USS Guardian, a US Navy

minesweeper that ran aground in Tubbataha Reef, a World Heritage Site and popular diving destination in Palawan, early Thursday.

Doctors tiff goes beyond Pacman issue

By Rio N. Araja
PHILIPPINE Medical Association president Dr. Modesto Llamas on Thursay denied allegations that he was involved in the alleged missing P10 million funds of the association and that he was coddling a fake doctor whom he allegedly installed as an ofcer of the PMA. Llamas made the statement in response to accusations hurled by
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US ship stuck in Tubbataha

By Sara Susanne Fabunan and Florante Solmerin
A US Navy minesweeper ran aground on Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the island municipality of Cagayancillo in Palawan early Thursday morning while sailing through the Sulu Sea. The USS Guardian, a mine countermeasures ship of the US 7th Fleet, ran aground on the reef at around 2:25 a.m. The ship had just completed a port call in Subic Bay, Olongapo City and was en route to her next port of call when the incident happened. The United States Embassy said in a statement that the Avenger-class ship arrived in Subic Bay on Jan. 13 for a routine fuel stop. Next page

Top promoter. President Benigno Aquino III goes with the administrations senatorial candidates who visited Mandaue City in Cebu on Wednesday.

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diers, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista said troops were sent to augment the police team based on verbal request of Marantan to Col. Monico Abang, the Special Forces ground commander. No black and white. It was verbal because it was urgent, Bautista said, citing that the soldiers went their in good faith. Eduardo Escueta, vice chairman and executive ofcer of the National Police Commission, said the policemen face dadministrative charges for their involvement in the Atimonan killings. Based on our mandate, we are looking at the angle of what administrative liability we can charge against the policemen involved, particularly in relation to whether they followed the police operating procedure when it comes to the conduct of a checkpoint, Escueta said. We will gather these ndings from different sources and we will come up with our recommendation on how the administrative cases should proceed, Escueta said.

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Cayetano and his sister Pia Cayetano, and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV extra money for operating expenses as he had given the other senators. Youre giving away taxpayers money, Santiago said. Were talking about the money of Filipino taxpayers. Is it just for you to give away taxpayers money? We have so many typhoon victims. Santiago also criticized Senator Panlo Lacson, describing him as one of Enriles attack dogs who was pretending to be a lawyer. Lacson on Thursday urged the Commission on Audit to look into the alleged anomalies committed by one senator and was obviously referring to Santiago. The [commission] should investigate which senator has even her maids and her husband in her payroll, and which senator is renting a satellite ofce in her own building, Lacson said. Santiagos cardiologist Esperanza Cabral, former Philippine Heart Center director and Health Secretary and ophthalmologist Rodolfo Chuanico of East Avenue Medical Center, advised her against reporting to the Senate on Monday after the Christmas break and avoid listening to political news. Cabral said Santiago was at risk for another stroke or a heart attack if reported for work on Monday. She already had a mild stroke some 10 years ago, Cabral said. She said Santiagos blood pressure was 184/100 when she woke up Thursday morning. She said Santiagos two younger brothers died in their sleep because of heart attacks. With that kind of medical history, Senator Santiago will be placing herself in harms way if she continues her battle against her fellow senators, Cabral said. Chuanico said Santiagos blood clot in the eye was a warning that she could suffer another stroke once her blood pressure shot up again. Technically, Senator Santiago suffered a mild stroke after her TV interview, Chuanico said after examining Santiagos right eye. He said Santiago was lucky because the stroke went to her eye instead of her brain. Fortunately, he said the stroke went to her eye instead of her brain. Santiagos spokesman said Santiago would no longer be available for interviews starting Thursday until her blood pressure stabilized and following her doctors advice. Doctor Cabral pulled me out of my rst stroke, Santiago said. I was temporarily paralyzed, but I got over it. She is one of the most respected cardiologists in our country. I have to follow her instructions. Asked if there would be a ceasere following Santiagos health condition, Enrile said he wasnt ghting anymore. What ceasere? Its been a long time that I have not spoken, he said. Im not asking for a ceasere because Im not ghting. If they want to speak, then let them speak. Im not asking for a ceasere.

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One of the witnesses said a third vehicle, a while Mitsubishi Strada pick-up, made a U-turn and ed before the shooting started. Police sources said the driver of the pick-up was a man surnamed Edroso and his passengers include a jueteng operator and a police ofcer with the rank of chief inspector. They were carrying millions sof pesos in cash, gambling paraphernalia and machines used for small

town lottery, bookies and jueteng, the source said. He said the jueteng operator was a close associate of Vic Siman, who was killed in the shootings together with Supt Alfredo Consemino, two other policemen and two soldiers. Supt Marantan, who led the checkpoint operation but declined to submit to questioning by investigators, relented and presented the slugs taken from his left leg, which would determine whether it came from a gun red from inside the vehicle. On the involvement of the sol-

Status quo declared at Customs

MALACAANG on Wednesday denied that Senator Panlo Lacson will be replacing Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, saying Biazon would stay in his post. Deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said President Benigno Aquino III was not inclined to appoint Lacson to head Customs because the position of Customs commissioner was not vacant. We have someone heading Customs, and he is Commissioner Biazon, Valte said. She made her statement following rumors that a lawmaker and member of the Liberal Party supposedly claimed that Lacson ranked rst in President Aquinos shortlist for the post of Customs commissioner. Biazon on Wednesday said he was committed to heed the Presidents order to rid Customs of mists and scalawags to improve its image and crush the smuggling syndicates operating within the agency. Biazon earlier earlier ordered a reshufe of Customs ofcials to enhance public service. He said he would also push for the completion of Customs modernization and computerization program this year to facilitate revenue collection. an election year, and I will seek your support again. This is my appeal to you: you might want to increase my allies in government so that it will be easier to reach a consensus when we talk. On April 28, after a luncheon hosted for the birthday of Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali Jr. in Bongabong, the President made the same call, saying he needed more allies in government to make it easier for him to implement governance reforms. In that event, Casino said the President publicly campaigned for two members of the senatorial slate of the Liberal Party Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority director general Joel Villanueva, who was dropped from the slate, purportedly due to his poor showing in the surveys. The President had praised Angara for his role as spokesman of the prosecution team in the impeachment case against Chief Justice Renato Corona. The President had said if Angara were to lose in the 2013 polls, he would have a hard time practicing law with all the enemies he has created in the course of Coronas impeachment. I appeal to you to give me allies next year. My hair is already thinning. If you do not give me people who will help me, I might already have to use oor wax for my head, Mr. Aquino had said. On Aug. 29 and 30, the President brought Angara, Villanueva and Hontiveros around Metro Manila to check evacuation sites. With Sara Susanne D. Fabunan Senatorial, congressional and local candidates registered under a political party are only authorized to spend P3 on every voter. I n dependent candidates without any support from any political party are only authorized to spend P5 on every registered voter. Political parties and party-list groups may only spend P5 on every voter in their constituencies. The statement of contributions and expenses serves as a basis for the Comelec to determine whether a candidate or a party exceeded the spending limit. Candidates for national positions are allowed not more than 120 minutes of TV ads and 180 minutes of radio ads, while local candidates are limited to 60 minutes (TV) and 90 minutes (radio). Brillantes said in case of joint ads or multiple candidates in one advertisement, those would be charged to the airtime of each candidate so appearing. The maximum size of the print ads each candidate or political party is allowed is a quarter page in broadsheets and one-half in tabloids. The ads should not be published more than three times a week per newspaper, magazine, or other publication. With Macon R.-Araneta

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Pressed by reporters to come up with the right words to describe the incident, Malacaang clammed up and Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda articulated their own dilemma: We are waiting for the nal report of the NBI. We have no comment at this point. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, who was alleged to have given the go-signal for the operation that led to the killings, was as less expressive as the presidential spokesman. We will not make further public statement in connection with the Atimonan incident considering the on-going probe being conducted by the NBI, which has been ordered by President Aquino to conduct a full and exhaustive investigation, said Katherine Adraneda from Ochoas ofce. If it was not a shootout or an ambush, was it a rubout? De Lima said: Too early to tell. Were not concluding. One reporter insisted, it was an ambush because there was no shootout. De Lima barked: Kailangang pa ba sabihin iyon? Walang bumaba at walang pumutok sa mga pasahero nung sasakyan nung unang pinaputukan sila ng baril. Basta hind siya shootout. In a bid to stop more speculations about how to describe the killings, De Lima expressed her exasperation: she does not know whether it was a rubout, an ambush or summary execution.

ACCRALAW managing partner Eusebio V. Tan delivers his introductory remarks during the opening of the ACCRALAW-Management Association of the Philippines Business Law Forum, which was held recently at the Manila Golf Club. The forum took up the signicant legal developments relevant to the Philippine economy.

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Dr. Rustico Jimenez, president of the Private Hospital Association of the Philippines and director of the Paranaque City Medical Center. Llamas said Jimenez wanted to overthrow him as president of the PMA. The association will hold its annual election in March and Llamas is running for a second term. I have considered Jimenez a friend. But somebody could have fed him with wrong information, Llamas told the Manila Standard. He added that Jimenezs attack was politically motivated, because he wants the incumbent PMA vice president Leo Olarte to win the election and replace me. Election is just an election. After its conduct, we support any leader who wins, Llamas said. In a telephone interview, Jimenez said he discovered the anomaly of the missing P10 million association funds in March

last year, and led a complaint a month after, but claimed that the PMA leadership did not act on his complaint until now. He also alleged that Llamas appointed a non-doctor as an ofcer of the association. But Llamas said that he, Olarte and the board of governors received just a simple letter, not a complaint letter, from Jimenez asking where the money went. I am saddened over such accusations. The bank where we deposited the money went bankrupt and we were left with no money, he explained. He also dismissed Jimenezs accusation that one of the PMA ofcers was a bogus physician. There is no fake doctor among the ofcers. I cannot coddle such individual. The PMA has no power to do that, but has only responsibilities to serve our 70,000 members, and indirectly serve patients and the country as well, he said. The rift between Jimenez, a nuerologist, and Llamas surdisputed areas in a new map of their territory. Bautista, the brains of the governments counter-insurgency program called Bayanihan, also vowed to aggressively continue the program in winning the peace not only with Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Mindanao but also with the communist New Peoples Army. A member of the 1981 graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy, Bautista, former Army commander, replaced Gen. Jessie Dellosa, who will be reaching his mandatory retirement age of 56 on Jan. 20. Bautista said he would pursue the reform initiatives of his predecessor and focus on promoting good governance and performance while upholding the professionalism of the Armed Forces. Earlier, the President approved the request of the Commission on Elections to deputize the Armed Forces and the police to ensure free and peaceful elections on May 13. The Comelec has already decountermeasures ship USS Guardian ran aground, the statement added. Angeligue Songcop, head of the governments Protected Area Management Board, ew over the area aboard a helicopter and later reported that the ship was not listing or leaking oil but about 15 percent of the bow appeared to have struck the reef. It does not appear to be damaged, she said. Songcop said it was unclear how much of the reef was damaged. The government imposes a ne of about $300 per square meter of corals that are damaged. In 2005, the environmental group Greenpeace was ned almost $7,000 after its agship, the Rainbow Warrior, struck a reef in the same area. Songco said that park rangers were not allowed to board the ship for inspection and were told to contact the U.S. Embassy in

faced after the PMA president announced in a press conference that the PMA will pass a resolution directing all members to refrain from talking about controversial medical cases involving national gures, unless called upon by higher authorities. Llamas statement was apparently directed to Jimenez, who two weeks ago, aired an opinion that boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao showed early signs of Parkinsons disease because he was stammering and his hands were twitching during television interview. Irked, Jimenez hit back at the PMA president, whom he accused on using the issue for his re-election bid. Jimenez said his statement on Pacquiao was a personal opinion which he voiced out of his concern for the boxers well-being. Dr. Bu Castro, the former PMA president and currently the president of the Philippine Hospitals Association, backed Jimenezs stand on the issue. clared some 889 hotspots across the country in which election violence is likely to erupt. According to Task Force SAFE (Secure and Fair Elections), most of the election hotspots were found in the Ilocos region. Task force chief Supt. Ager Ontog Jr. identied 106 hotspots in the Ilocos Region, 88 in the Eastern Visayas, and 83 in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Other hotspots were recorded in Central Luzon with 76, Bicol 75, Central Visayas, 74, Cagayan Valley, 69, Soccsksargen, 45, Miraropa and Western Visayas, 39, CAR 38, Calabarzon, 36, Northern Mindanao, 33, Zamboanga Peninsula, 28 and Caraga, 26. Metro Manila has six. The provinces considered as high-risk areas were Abra, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Batangas, Cavite, Masbate, Samar, Misamis Occidental, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Basilan. With Francisco Tuyay Manila. Their radio calls to the ship were ignored, she said. She said the ship might be able to oat free during high tide later Thursday. Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez, meanwhile, said that the department was closely coordinating the matter with the US embassy, the Department of Defense, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard. We expect that relevant agencies of the Philippine government will conduct their own investigation, assess the impact of the incident on the reef, and recommend any and all actions that must be taken, Hernandez said. For the moment, Hernandez said, their main concern was to ensure the safety of navigation in the area and to mitigate this incidents impact on the reef, a natural and national treasure. With AP

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from premature campaigning and electioneering. President Aquino is the No. 1 Epal for setting a bad example to all candidates, Casino said, using a derogatory term to refer to politicians who grab credit for public works projects to further their political capital. Told that Vice President Jejomar Binay, UNAs chairman, joined the sorties in Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya that ended Friday, Casino said: What can we say, we have a President that started setting the bad example. With all due respect to the President, we nd it amusing that he would take issue with our supposed early campaigning when just last Wednesday in Cebu, he attended a political event that was organized by the ruling LP with the LP coalition senatorial candidates in tow. In that same event, the President exhorted the public to support his candidates, Tiangco said. With the President in Cebu were senatorial candidates Aquilino Pimentel III, Jamby Madrigal, Ramon Magsaysay Jr., Juan Edgardo Angara, Risa Hontiveros and Las Pinas Rep. Mark Villar (representing his mother, Cynthia). Casino reminded the President that it was he who started making a pitch for his candidates as early as March. Casino recounted that during the birthday party of the LPs Cavite Rep. Erineo Maliksi, who is now running for governor in Cavite, the President made this declaration: Next year is

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ensure they have enough equipment to deal with threats. At the same ceremonies, Bautista vowed that the military would remain non-partisan in the May elections and would safeguard the sanctity of the vote. Your AFP shall remain nonpartisan in the upcoming May elections. You can count on us to assist in ensuring honest, credible, orderly and peaceful elections, Bautista said. At the same time, the new Armed Forces chief vowed to contain any external threats to the countrys territorial sovereignty. Amid tensions with China over conicting claims in the South China Sea, Bautista said a P1.2 billion Navy cutter procured in the United States would arrive in the rst quarter this year to help interdict intruders in Philippine water. The Philippines recently protested a move by China to include

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temperature in Manila so far, weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said. He said the cool weather would prevail until February. Still, Aurelio said Pasay was not an ideal place to take the temperature because of the pressure from the airplanes taking off and landing at the airport. He said the more reliable temperature they recorded on Thursday was 19.5 degree Celsius around 6 a.m. inside the weather bureaus main ofce in Quezon City. Baguio City, meanwhile, had its coldest day so far on Jan. 15, when the temperature fell to 11 degrees Celsius and forced many residents and visitors to wear warmer clothes. The active northeast monsoon coupled with the prevalence of the tail of the cold front is triggering the cold spell in the city, and it is expected to extend up to the rst week of March, weather specialist Salvador Olinares said. He said the temperature in the areas with higher elevation went down to as low as 8 to 9 degrees Celsius.

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At least no single candidate can put one over the other in terms of airtime. Its a fair game for everyone. Brillantes said the Comelecs law department had been designated as the campaign nance unit while some personnel from the Commission on Audit, Interior Department, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Anti-Money Laundering Council and the National Police would be monitoring the candidates campaign nances. He said the Comelec had somewhat been relaxed in monitoring the campaign spending in previous elections, but it would now be stricter. A comelec resolution requires candidates to le their statement of contributions and expenses within 30 days after the elections, and whether they win or lose. Another resolution says failure to le a statement of expenditures and contributions will prevent a candidates from assuming ofce if he is elected. And the failure to submit the document will constitute an administrative offense that is punishable by a ne ranging from P1,000 to P30,000.

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The ship, which was commissioned on Dec. 16, 1989, has a crew of about 80, including eight Filipino-Americans. The ship is currently stuck on the reef, which is located approximately 80 miles east-southeast of Palawan Island. Recognized as the one of the worlds best dive sites, the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a 97,030-hectare World Heritage Site consisting of two coral atolls that harbor a wide range of marine species including large marine life such as manta rays, sharks, and turtles. In a statement, the US Navy 7th Fleet based in Sasebo, Japan said that the crew of the USS Guardian was working to nd out the best method of safely extracting the ship. No one was hurt when the mine

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Uphold rights, cops told

By Maricel V. Cruz and Florante S. Solmerin

THE opposition bloc in the House of

Representatives urged the National Police to have checkpoints during the election period reassure people of security rather than sow fear while Camp Crame called on policemen to uphold human rights.
Spokesman Chief Supt. Generoso Cerbo Jr. emphasized basic protocols in citizen contact that must be observed by all police personnel, especially by frontline PNP units that are in direct contact with the public consistent with international human rights standards for law enforcement and general principles of law enforcement operations dened in the Police Operational Procedures or rules of engagement. He said checkpoints must be legitimate and covered by appropriate ofcial orders from higher authorities. In checkpoint operations, search of vehicles for weapons is limited only to visual search under the plain view doctrine. However, the police may conduct further warrantless search in checkpoints under specically justiable circumstances, Cerbo said. Suarez said the public used to feel a sense of security and comfort when they see policemen stopping vehicles. After the Atimonan incident, it seems many are afraid to see checkpoints. That should not be the case, he said.

Policemen inspect motoristss belongings in one of several checkpoints Comelec put up in Metro Manila since the gun ban took effect on January 13 to ensure the orderly conduct of the May elections. MANNY PALMERO

Losing bidder asks SC to stop poll deal

By Rey Requejo
THE Supreme Court has been asked to invalidate the contract that the Commission on Elections entered into with Smartmatic International Corp. for the purchase of compact ash cards that will power the precinct count optical scan machines to be used in the automated polls in May. In a petition, LDLA Marketing, a bidder disqualied by the Comelec for the contract, accused the Comelec of violating the requirements for public bidding under the law and sought issuance of a temporary restraining order to stop the implementation of the deal. Comelecs bidding LDLA Marketing alleged that Comelec Resolution No. 9600 dated December 27, 2012, which awarded the contract to Smartmatic, carries so many badges of fraud that this Honorable Court cannot and must not let it stand. The accuser said the Comelec hastily awardedthe contract to Smartmatic and failed to abide by the bidding rules. In questioning the contract, the rm cited its disqualication from the rst bidding supposedly because its past completed projects were not notarized. It said that Comelecs move to disqualify it cause undue disadvantage to the government. A second bidding was called where LDLA participated again with another bidder. Unisons nancial bid for 82,200 CF cards was P44 million, while LDLAs was P36.5 million. LDLA was declared to have the lowest calculated bid but still had to be evaluated for post qualication. Its CF cards failed, however. LDLA also said that Comelec conducted a public bidding with specications that could only be met by Smartmatic. It added Comelec appeared to have laid the ground to justify its resort to alternative modes of procurement for the purchase of CF cards,effectively discarding its bid. Comelecs SBAC chairman Helen Aguila-Flores maintained that the process was above board. She said there was nothing wrong with the award to Smartmatic.

Minority Leader and Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez made the statement amid public anxiety following the Atimonan incident last January 6 that left 13 people shot dead by a combined team of 15 policemen and at least 23 members of the Armys Special Forces Battalion based in Quezon province. Along with the start of the election period comes the ubiquitous checkpoints, he said. Checkpoints are supposed to provide the public with a certain comfort level that the government is doing all it can to suppress lawless elements. In short, it is a means to give all of us a sense of security. However, in light of recent events, checkpoints are now eyed with suspicion and fear. National Police Chief Alan Purisima said checkpoints should champion international humanitarian law while enforcing the nationwide gun ban imposed by the Commission on Elections for Mays mid-term polls. The PNP must promote and protect human rights because this task lies at the very core of maintaining peace and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding the rule of law, he said.

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Canadas hiring system bared
FILIPINO workers and other foreigners in Canada will nd a new hiring system in place effective in May, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said that Canadian Minister for Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney announced on Dec. 19 the new selection system for their Federal Skilled Worker Program which will take effect on May 14, 2013. The FSWP puts more points on language prociency and youth as the two most important factors in the economic success of immigrants, Baldoz said. Philippine Ambassador to Canada Leslie Gatan, said the nal changes to the FSWP selection criteria include: Minimum ofcial language thresholds and increased points for ofcial language prociency, making language the most important factor in the selection process; Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience; are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions; and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canadas economy; Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience. Vito Barcelo

Manila emerges as U-Belt of Asia

By Vito Barcelo
AN UPSURGE in the number of foreign students was recorded by the Bureau of Immigration which said that more than 47,000 foreigners were no studying in various schools and learning institutions nationwide. Commissioner Ricardo David Jr. said the bureaus student desk processed and approved in 2012 a total of 47,478 applications for student visa and special study permit. That number was 14 percent higher than the 41,443 gures in 2011, thus prompting David to say that the Philippines was becoming the University Belt of the Asia-Pacic. Our country is fast emerging as a new educational hub in the Asia-Pacic region. More and more foreigners are coming here to study and it demonstrates recognition of the improved quality of our educational system, David said. He attributed the increase in foreign students to the prociency of Filipino teachers in the English languge and the latters use as a medium of instruction in the countrys schools. Lawyer Cris Villalobos, student desk head, said 31,000 SSP holders, mostly based in the provinces, accounted for the bulk of the foreign students. There were 16,478 others who were issued student visa, he said. The SSP is issued to a foreigner below 18 years old who will study in either elementary, secondary, or tertiary level or in special courses. A student visa, on the other hand, is issued to foreigner aged 18 years and above, who will take up a course higher than high school at a university, seminary, college, or school duly authorized by the BI to admit foreign students.

Korean students from Far East University in Manila march on their way to Manila Bay to clean up the coastal areas of garbage under the schools outreach program. FILE PHOTO

Villalobos said that of the 16,478 student visa holders, 3,302 are new enrollees while 12,949 were old students who re-enrolled and extended their visa. He added that 25,890 aliens secured their SSP from the different BI eld ofces in the provinces, while 5,100 got their study permits in Manila . Since David became BI chief in March last year, the bureau has tightened the screening of student visas and SSP applications amid reports of a prolif-

eration of fake foreign students in the country. BI rules require schools to designate their liaison ofcer who shall exclusively represent or assist their foreign enrollees in applying for a visa or SSP with the BI. Only schools accredited by the BI, Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Federation of Accrediting Agencies are authorized to accept foreign students.

PH verifying Algerian hostages

THE Philippine Embassy in Tripoli is verifying reports that Filipino nationals were among those being held hostage by an Islamist militant group at a gas eld in Algeria. Raul Hernandez, Foreign Affairs spokesman, said on Thursday that the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli has jurisdiction over Philippine affairs in the African country of Algeria. The Algerian government also hasnt confirmed the nationalities of the hostages. Only the American government has conrmed that their national was among the hostages. On Wednesday, reports said that Islamists were holding hostage some 41 Westerners, including French, British, Japanese and Americans. The gas eld is jointly operated by British oil giant BP, Norways Statoil and state-run Algerian energy rm Sonatrach. Sara Fabunan

West Visayas boom town taking shape: Iloilo in focus

WESTERN Visayas will soon see the rise of a boom town, as Megaworld constructs a boutique hotel and commercial district, a lifestyle mall, BPO ofce buildings, deluxe hotels, and a convention center in the anticipated Iloilo Business Park located in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. As we extend our live-work-play formula to Iloilo, were expecting a breakthrough in Western Visayas in terms of business and tourism, which will be brought forth by the worldclass developments that Megaworld has always been known for, said Jericho Go, Megaworlds Vice President for Business Leasing and Development Group. Aligning the expansive Megaworld Boulevard, this 54-hectare mixed-use development will house the Megaworld Center Mall, Festive Walk, the international brand Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Richmonde Hotel, and the Iloilo Convention Center. The Megaworld Center Mall will be Iloilos rst upscale future shopping mall. The Festive Walk is a wide strolling area lined with shops of various signature brands. A 9.7-hectare subdivision lot, on the other hand, is alloted for the boutique hotel and commercial district, which will be one of the highlights in the Iloilo Business Park. Weve been talking to lots of interested business owners who want to operate within this exciting new district of the township. This is going to be exclusive only to the privileged few, said Maricor Manlangit, Megaworlds First Vice President for Strategic Planning. Another edice to watch out for is the Iloilo Convention Center, a joint venture between Megaworld and the provincial government. Built on a 1.7-hectare lot, it will be funded collectively by Senator Franklin M. Drilons annual priority development assistance fund, the Department of Tourism and Tourism Infrastracture and the Enterprise Zone Authority. The convention center, touted as Iloilos largest, is designed for big conferences, exhibitions, and trade fairs. Like Megaworlds other townships, the business park will be based on the companys pioneering livework-play concept. This winning formula has propelled its Manila projectsEastwood City, Forbestown Center, McKinley Hill, and Newport Cityto success.

Hotels, mall, convention center and BPO ofce buildings to be ready by 2015

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for so long has caused the Philippines an international embarassment. Without a modern airport to showcase, the Philippines was left with a dilapitated terminal that tourists found revolting. A travel Web site last year named Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as Asias worst airport. It was the same Web site that described Manilas airport as the worlds worst in 2011. The Web site, sleepinginairports.com, released a list of what it said were the best and worst airports in 2012 in a regional breakdown. It asked people to tell which airports they did not like to spend long delays or sleep overnight because of various inconveniences, including lack of sleeping areas and bad toilets. The list cited the Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa as the best in Africa and the Changi International Airport in Singapore as

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THE Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 will nally operate at full capacity, 15 years after construction of the facility started. The government certied the availability of state funds for the repair and commissioning of 23 systems at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, a move that will signal Japanese contractor Takenaka Corp. to begin the job. Despite a sound structure and impressive design, Termi-

Gearing up Terminal 3
nal 3 still lacks the trappings of a modern airport, mainly because of the legal controversy that stopped work on the facility. It does not have basic systems such as re alarm and protection, ight information display, building management, baggage handling and passenger loading bridges. Takenaka, hopefully, will address these inadeqacies and make the airport functional. The governments inability to operate Terminal 3 the best in Asia. The Web site, meanwhile, named the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria as the worst airport in Africa and Terminal 1 of the Naia as the worst in Asia. A countrys airport always leaves an impression on tourists. We hope the completion and full commissioning of Terminal 3 will give tourists a reason to stay longer in the Philippinesand then return, when they leave

Atimonan ambush leads back to the Palace

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If youre still wondering why Malacaang was so quick on the draw, exonerating the members of the police and military involved in what is now called the Atimonan Massacre right after it happened, wonder no more. The head of the regional police force, Chief Supt. James Melad, has declared that the go-ahead for what is now almost universally believed to have been an ambush instead of a shootout was given directly by the Palace. Melad said the Palace-based Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission approved Coplan Armado, a condential plan to neutralize armed groups in the Calabarzon region where he headed the police force. PAOCC is headed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, who is as high up in the palace as you can get after President Noynoy Aquino himself. Ochoa, quite naturally, was quick to exonerate his agency of any involvement in the massacre, which killed 13 men in Atimonan. But his denial did not carry as much weight as Melads contention which contradicted an earlier Palace announcement that the presidential ofce had nothing to do with the incident. I wish to point out that a news report saying that the Palace okayed the operation is completely erroneous, said the Little President. The operations plan that was cited in the news report is a condential proposal that was not approved. But Melad explained that the Palace only disapproved the plans funding component. [T]he disapproval is only on the portion of funding... [I]t [was still a] go. The approval of the alleged plan to go after armed groups involved in illegal gambling and other such activities including the one supposedly headed by one of those killed in Atimonan, Vic Siman eloquently explains why Malacaang spokesman were so quick to declare that the massacre was a legitimate police operation, even before any proper investigation could be completed. Later on, of course, after intense media scrutiny and the incessant complaints by relatives of the victims that the Atimonan 13 had been rubbed out, the Palace changed its position, bringing in both the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation into the case. Right now, the probes of both PNP and the DoJ-NBI investigating teams are moving inexorably in the direction that there was indeed no exchange of gunre, despite the fact that the victims were heavily armed. There is no ofcial word yet on reports quoting the victims kin that a lot of cash and gold that were in the possession of the 13 men had gone missing.
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The stink raised by Melad could overwhelm even the noxious fumes emitted by the river that runs by Malacaang.

Melad, who was not on the scene in Atimonan even if he says that he co-signed Armado, has been relieved on the basis of the principle of command responsibility. His declaration that Ochoa and the Palace authorized Armado could thus be interpreted as an attempt to bring down everyone even remotely involved in it, to exonerate himself. Nevertheless, Ochoa cannot simply hide behind the condential nature of the Armado plan, if he wants to wash his hands and those of the President of the matter. Now that Melad has decided to go public with the Palaces links to what went down in Atimonan, the administration will have to make more than just denials, like it made those unsupported claims about the legitimacy of the operation early on. As in the Watergate scandal, it is important to nd out what the Palace (and Aquino) knew and when they knew it. And was the Palaces early exoneration merely a knee-jerk reaction to protect the police or was there truly a plot to cover up what is now a festering, fullblown scandal? Ochoa can help answer these questions by coming clean with the Armado program. If he decides not to, the stink raised by Melad could overwhelm even the noxious fumes emitted by the Pasig River that runs by Malacaang. Of course, as in the past, the Palace can marshal its powerful forces to shut down the story and kill it before Aquino and his other top ofcials are dragged into the mess. But that wouldnt exacly be tuwid na daan, now, would it? *** How scared is Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes, who is supposedly head of an independent, constitutionally-created agency beholden to no one, of President Noynoy Aquino? Plenty, if you ask me. Brillantes, acting like some Palace spokesman instead of the head of an autonomous body, was quick to clear Aquino when the latter visited Cebu this week to seek support for the candidates in his Liberal Party senatorial slate. According to Brillantes, Aquino cannot be held liable for early campaigning when he asked the voters of the province in a speech to choose his candidates because election laws state that [y]ou only become a candidate under the automation law during the election period. Since that period is not yet upon us, apparently, then Aquino did no wrong when he made a pitch for his Senate bets, saying that he needs them to continue the reforms that he has started, as one fawning report said. Thats it. No we will study it or even we have not received reports about it from this Comelec chairman, who apparently thinks his mandate is to please the President who appointed him. What a gutless sellout.

Aquino and his guns

FIRST THINGS FIRST
WHETHER the killings happened in Newtown, Connecticut, USA, or in Atimonan, Quezon, the massacre of innocents in the case of the rst, and the suspected ambush of the victims in the case of the second were likely to provoke a debate on the proper use and control of guns. That is whats happening in the US now, after a 20-year-old gunman shot and killed 20 young schoolchildren and six adult staff members of Sandy Hook Elementary School before killing himself on Dec. 14, 2012, and it is what some would like to see happen here after the killing of 13 men inside two vehicles by a joint police-military contingent in Atimonan on January 6. There is every good reason for it, but the issue in Atimonan is not about gun control. Whoever the victims were, the assailants were law enforcers, and law enforcers are required, not simply authorized, by law to bear arms in the performance of their duties. Outside of the military, who must be distinguished from the police, they are the only persons in this country who have the right to bear arms. But what protocol do they follow in apprehending suspects? What guidelines? Do they shoot rst and then collect (or plant) the evidence and count the bodies later? Or do they exert every effort to make sure every suspect, even if armed, is apprehended, informed of his rights, booked for his alleged crime, and given his day in court? Or has due process become too much of a hassle? The real issue is not hard to dene. At all times and in all circumstances

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there must be a clear distinction between the law enforcer and the lawbreaker, between the police and the military. The work of the police is to enforce the law and preserve the peace; the duty of the military is to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory. One should not be confused with the other. The two armed groups should never be thrown into one joint operation, ideally. In exceptional cases where it has to be done, the guidelines must be absolutely clear that unless they are in hot pursuit of conrmed terrorists or threats to the nations sovereignty or territorial integrity, the operational doctrine of the police should prevail rather than that of the military. Now, which doctrine prevailed in Atimonan? If this question has not been asked before, it should be asked and made clear now. While volumes are being written about Atimonan, President Benigno Aquino III has managed to call attention to his special case by asking to be exempted from the gun ban that is now in force in connection with election campaign for the May elections. You may nd it hilarious, but please do not laugh at it. We are talking of the President no less. The election gun ban, supervised by the Commission on Elections, does not threaten to deprive the President of any of the artillery assigned to protect him even in his sleep. He could have as many guns as he likes. But the ban applies to guns he privately owns, and he wants them exempted from the ban. Never having carried a gun in my life, I do not believe a President should carry one either. In 1981, Marcos, a known marksman and be-medaled war veteran entered the Cancun summit hall with a 22 caliber pistol tucked inside his
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pocket. The security cameras picked it up, and he had to give it up. I had just resigned from the Cabinet by then, but I felt obliged to tell Marcos that it was unseemly for a President to be packing a gun even for his own personal safety. I told Marcos that the risk of being assassinated came with the ofce, and that it would be quite a scandal if a gunpacking president were outdrawn by an assassin, but a worse scandal if the president outdrew the assassin. I would give the same (unsolicited) advice to the incumbent. But Aquinos guns are obviously not meant for his personal security. Nor are they hunting ries, since he is not known to hunt. These are various types of weapons which he loves to use at the ring range with his shooting buddies. As things stand, he does not need Comelec permission to use those guns. The mainstream press would probably not even report it, even if he invited the pistol-wielding editors and reporters to join him at the range, ban or no ban. But since he could never be sure about the diplomatic corps or the nonconformist mosquito press, he needed the exemption, and Comelec graciously granted it. Thats something laudable, procedurally speaking. But this is not about procedure at all. All others who have sought exemption from the ban have done so for security reasons. Aquino sought and received his exemption for his personal pleasure and amusement. That reveals a serious character aw--a serious lack of judgment. At a time when all are being asked to perform their civic duty, Aquino has decided to indulge his juvenile tendencies instead of comporting himself, for once, like a real president. fstatad@gmail.com

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candidate of the Liberal Party and therefore Section 12 or Republic Act 7941 does not apply to her. An election lawyer, however, nds this excuse of Bag-ao hilarious especially since she is a lawyer. The election law expert says there is no such thing as a guest candidate. The CONA requires that you accept the nomination and join that party. We researched pertinent Comelec regulations about CONA or the Certicate of Nomination and Acceptance and it was clear from the Guidelines on the ling of Certicates of Candidacy and Nomination and Acceptance of ofcial candidates of registered political parties or coalition of political parties in connection with the May 13, 2013 automated synchronized national, local and ARRM regional election promulgated by Comelec on September 11, 2012. Section 2 or the Comelec guidelines state that in the Certicate of Candidacy the candidate will among others state under oath the duly registered political party or coalition of political parties to which he belongs. Clearly, when Bag-ao led her Certicate of Candidacy in October 2012 she declared under oath that she is a member of the Liberal Party and because of this sworn statement she is no longer a member of Akbayan and could no longer represent Akbayan in the House of Representatives. But instead of being forced to step down as party list representatives by operation of law Bag-ao was rewarded by Malacaang with the release of P140 million in pork barrel funds by Budget Secretary Florencio Abad. The P140 million represents the pork barrel for the Dinagat district where she is running as congressman which had not been released ever since the elected congressman in that district, Ruben

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No change after three years

during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona. But when assumes the role of a holier-than-thou legislator, which is exactly what she is now doing against Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and her fellow Senator Ping Lacson whose only fault was to tell to shut up, thats another matter. Miriam zeroed in on Enrile on the issue of the P1.6 million Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses fund for 18 of the senators, and threatened to have JPE investigated for abusing the peoples money. She returned the cash gift of P250,000 (like the Cayetano siblings and Antonio Trillanes, she was given this amount). But it was hypocritical since she accepted the rst tranche of P600,000 given her. Now, she continues to bellyache, threatening to bring Enrile to the Supreme Court for his allegedly unconscionable act. In all her years as a senator, Miriam has accepted her MOOE. My gulay, even Commission on Audit Chairperson Grace Pulido-Tan has gone on record as saying that what Enrile did was well within the General Appropriations Act. I really dont know what Miriam is up to, zeroing in on her godfather Enrile. Is it her love for publicity, or is something aficting her that makes her truly unreasonable and prompts her to act strangely? My advice for Enrile and Lacson: Just let her be. People already know Miriam. *** There are two cases of graft and corruption pending before the Ofce of the Ombudsman that I would like to bring attention to. One, led before the Aquino administration assumed ofce is a case of a sweetheart/ midnight deal. The other was led more than two years ago against the incumbent chairman of a state bank by the banks concerned ofcials and employees. Strangely, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has not lifted a finger. The deal between sequestered television station IBC-13 and Reghis Romeros R-II builders is grossly disadvantageous to the government. I have written about this in the past and the Ombudsman wrote back to say they were still studying the case. That was two years ago. The case of the DBP chairman, former chief of staff of businessman Buddy Zamora who was a big contributor to the Aquino campaign in 2010, is also problematic because the Ombudsman seems hesitant to act despite clear violations of the law. Whats happening?

Is Bag-ao above the law?

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III has warned embattled Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia to adhere to the law. We wish the President can convince his allies to do the same. It would seem, however, that Mr. Aquinos allies are above the law and his tuwid na daan do not apply to them, Take the case of Rep. Arlene Kaka Bag-ao who, if the law is adhered to strictly, should have already been removed from the ofcial roster of the House of Representatives. Bag-ao, a party list congressman representing Akbayan, is running for a regular seat for the congressional district in island province of Dinagat under the Liberal Party. The party list law is clear that she cannot continue to represent the Akbayan party list once she les a certicate as the candidate of another party. Section 15 of Republic Act 7941, the Republic Act providing for the election of party-list representatives through the party-list system, clearly states that Any elected party-list representative who changes his political party or sectoral afliation during his term of ofce shall forfeit his seat. It should be noted, as one legal expert pointed out, that the wording of that particular provision of the Party-List law is very clear and uses the imperative shall which connotes that removal from the party list seat is automatic once a party list representative changes political party. Bag-ao, a lawyer, tried to wiggle out of her legal dilemma by using the Jesuitical argument that she is just a guest Ecleo Jr., was removed from ofce after his conviction for a graft case was upheld by the Supreme Court. Malacaang and Speaker Sonny Belmonte have justied the release of the Dinagat pork barrel fund to Bag-ao because she has been designated as caretaker of that district. The Dinagat district pork barrel is of course separate and distinct from the pork barrel of Bag-ao as the Akbayan party list representative. If the law is strictly enforced and Bag-ao is considered as automatically removed as Akbayan party-list representative when she led her COC as a member of the LP and got a CONA certifying that she is indeed a member of the LP last October, isnt the release of the pork barrels for Akbayan and for the Dinagat district to her illegal? Aside from the legal issues on Bagaos use of the Dinagat district pork barrel, there are also ethical issues involved. The release of the pork barrel of Dinagat district would have been no problem if Bag-ao was just a caretaker. The controversy here is that more than a caretaker for the district, Bag-ao is a candidate as congressman for that district and it is not hard to think the many ways that she would use that huge amount as her campaign fund. In what reeks of political opportunism, Bag-ao has used a big chunk of the Dinagat district pork barrel to purchase 77 units of multicab utility vehicles, six luxury 4X4 vehicles, nearly of which had been distributed to barangay in the municipality of Tubajon which is reportedly her political bailiwick and where she expects to get most of her votes. With all these actuations, it is really funny to hear Bag-ao describe herself as a principled solon. How can you be principled when you cannot even adhere to the law?

I KEEP asking myself if President Aquino, after three years in ofce, has brought us the change he promised when he was still campaigning. Among the questions that keep nagging me are: If it is true that we have observed improvements in the economy, why do more Filipinos count themselves poor? And why has corruption remained especially in the lower levels of government and in the local government units? Customs, for instance, remains the bastion of graft and corruption. It has been three years and the Aquino administration has remained clueless about the whereabouts of the more than 2,000 containers full of highly dutiable goods. Nothing in Customs seems to have changed. Malacaang will of course invoke the arrest and hospital detention of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as gains in the ght against graft and corruption. Then again, thats how it is for the Presidents political enemies. His friends, classmates and shooting buddies however belong to a different category and play by different rules. Criminality has remained high and will likely worsen with the coming elections. And yet the Palace insists that the crime rate has declined. Are our leaders blind? In fact, heinous crimes have become more widespread, I believe. The Philippines is now the transshipment point of illegal drugs from Africa and the Middle East. Carnapping occurs on a daily basis. Human trafcking and other violations of human rights have given the country a black eye. Whenever there is an encounter between the police and suspected criminals, we dont know if its a shootout or a rubout. On the economy, the President insists on maintaining archaic policies that leave us only with the crumbs of foreign direct investments. On foreign relations, our bravado is anchored on our dependence on the United States being always there to help us. Change, my foot! *** I have always looked at Senator Miriam Santiago as one of a kind. I like her when he targets people with quotable quotes that always make good copy media. I also like her when she rants against her critics, like

The administration claims to make gains in the ght against graft and corruption. But of course, another set of rules applies to the Presidents allies.

The common, the callous and the petty

CHASING HAPPY
JUST because something has always been done a certain way does not necessarily mean it is right. Take for instance this insane practice of having common candidates. For this years elections, the delineations between the two rival coalitions are clear. The adminsitration Liberal Party has teamed up with the Nacionalista Party and the Nationalist Peoples Coalition. At the other end is the coalition led by Vice President Jejomar Binay, former President Joseph Estrada and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile. The second group has not yet admitted to being the opposition even as some of their actions give us indications that they are so. Case in point, Cebu. For now, however, they are content to present an alternative. Alternative or not, there are at least three candidates who call themselves common candidates, meaning they identify themselves not with one of the groups but with both of them. We say we dont like people who want to have their cake and eat it too. In Tagalog we have an expression for that namamangka sa dalawang ilog. There is also an adage that one cannot serve two masters.

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But guess what? The common candidates, re-electionist Senators Loren Legarda and Francis Escudero, are leading the surveys anyway. Of course this is an anomaly. The idea of taking advantage of the machinery of not one but two groups, just because they cannot bear to sever their links to either, is unconscionable to use a fashionable term. Yet it happens, and because it has happened more than once, we do not realize how utterly wrong the practice is. What does this say about the candidates? More importantly, what does this say about us we who allow this to happen? *** Another common fare is the sight of streamers announcing the greetings of would-be candidates for Christmas, New Year, esta, graduation, Easter and any occasion imaginable. There has been a very active antiepal movement in place, aided by the Internet. Some of those identied have taken their signages down, sensitive as they are to public opinion. But some are just so callous they dont care. Of course, being an epal is not limited to cheap banners. Sometimes they could be in a grander scale going on television to show their faces, pretending to champion a cause, or touring provinces to introduce members of the team. This afiction knows no political color.

We can of course make our disgust felt by not voting for these callous ones. But if we do that, there might not be anybody left. Again, blame it on us, who would rather vote for the devil we know rather than nd out whether the other fellow is in fact less of a devil. We are swayed by personalities, afnities why, we are so lazy that we vote for party list organizations that begin with the letter A or number 1! No wonder our politicians take us for fools. *** Finally, two of the most brilliant legal minds in the government are now locked in a spirited argument. But no, the debate is not about some profound, far-reaching principle. The battle between Enrile and Senator Miriam Santiago has bordered on the comical, with one accusing the other of being jealous and the other outliving himself. Elder statesmen are supposed to inspire the younger set to set aside their personal agenda and shun aggrandizement for the greater good. So they have their personal issues. Outside of whether they actually deserve the money we pay them, do we really care that they hate each others guts? It is a pity that for all our talk about elevating the debates and changing the way we run our government, it still boils down to the petty. adellechua@gmail.com

Leveling the pension playing eld

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EVERY now and then, we would notice a government program being implemented by several agencies employing conicting and competing rules. We would then attempt to rationalize these rules into one unied and consistent set of regulations. They could be very complicated; they could require a strong persistent national consensus before they could be smoothly implemented. But in our desire to expedite the process, we adopt very important but contentious provisions, and leave some unresolved. They would be stumbling blocks in the implementation later. Take for example Executive Order No. 90 that was signed into law by President Corazon C. Aquino on December 17, 1986. It was to unify our government housing programs by identifying and redening the mandates of housing agencies and rationalizing the funding sources and mechanism for homebuyers nancing. It established the Housing and Urban

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Development Coordinating Council as the sole authority and policy-making body in housing. E.O. No. 90 also recognized the need to encourage private sector participation in low-cost housing and nance. An incredibly bold Section 9 directed a rationalization of all employer and employee contributions for all social insurance and provident fund benets. This was to enable the Social Security System, the Government Service Insurance System and the Home Development Mutual Fund to provide improved benets to their members, and to generate the necessary longterm funds for housing. The rationalization should be pursued by raising the Social Security System maximum compensation, inclusive of the Cost of Living Allowance, as basis for contributions from P1,000.00 to P3,000.00 and most importantly, by instituting a single mandatory contribution rate for employees and employers for all social insurance programs. To emphasize its seriousness, all laws, orders, issuances, corporate charters, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order were repealed or modied.

That SSS members would contribute at the same high rate as their GSIS counterparts must have surprised and scared many. But no one pursued it. Seven days later on December 24, 1986, the President signed into law E.O. No. 102 which increased SSS benets and opened up investment options. It unnecessarily reiterated E.O. No. 90s provision to increase the maximum compensation subject to contributions from P1,000 to P3,000 inclusive of the Cost of Living Allowance. Support for government program reforms was high at that time, and SSS could have easily raised its contribution rate by citing E.O 90. Instead, SSS chose to continue collecting modestly - 3.33 percent of salary from employees, and 5.07 percent from employers, for a total of 8.4 percent. It would take 20 years before SSS could increase this to 10.4 percent in January 2007. The GSIS had a lopsided actuarial system then. Benets were paid based on a maximum of P3,000 while contributions were collected on the entire salary. For a monthly salary of less than P200, the government employee contributed 7.5 percent of salary and his employer 10.5 percent. For a monthly salary higher than

P200, the employee contributed 8.5 percent on the rst P3,000 and 3 percent on the excess. His employer contributed 9.5 percent on the entire salary. The total contribution was therefore 18 percent on the rst P3,000 and 12.5 percent on the excess. I wonder how GSIS spent what it collected from the salary in excess of P3,000. GSIS never attempted, and neither was it required, to comply with Section 9 of E.O. No. 90. It even increased its contribution rate to 21 percent in 1997, thus further widening its contribution gap with the SSS. It was the National Economic and Development Authority that E.O. No. 90 instructed to coordinate the drafting of the implementing rules for the rationalization of all social insurance programs to take effect not later than March 31, 1987. The choice of Neda was wellfounded. It had the necessary social, political and economic expertise and credibility for this task. Moreover, its board chairman was President Cory Aquino with key Cabinet secretaries as members. Apparently, Neda was more interested in encouraging private sector participation in housing. It promoted

a level playing eld by reducing or eliminating the subsidized lending rates of public pension funds. If market-dictated rates were used instead, then more private sector funds would ow into housing. But it failed to level the playing eld of the private and public sector companies when two sets of social insurance contribution rates continued to be collected from them. Consequently, Neda also failed to level the pension playing eld of the private and public sector workers. Neda was intimidated perhaps by the employers whose contributions would be substantially increased. It would be easier facing pensioners when they demand ination-related pension adjustments. How could one be selective in implementing provisions of a law, ignore a clear legal instruction, and get away with it? Most of the provisions of E.O. 90 remain valid until now despite Nedas failure to carry the rationalization instruction in 1987. Denitely, Neda could still do it if it wants. Its board chairman is the son-President of the mother-President who signed the instruction more than a quarter of a century ago.

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Sarmiento said the Section 261 of the Omnibus Election Code prohibits the transfer or movement of ofcers and employees in the civil service during the election period, as reiterated in Comelec Resolution No. 9385. Even Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes reminded government workers and administrators about the prohibition through his Twitter account on Thursday morning. Sarmiento explained however that the commission can make an exemption in some cases and such a request may be pending the commissions legal department, but the commission had not tackled any exemption request concerning Nueva Ecija, which the commission has classied as an election hot spot along with 14 other provinces. Senior Superintendent Crisaldo O. Nieves, a native of Zaragoza town in this province, assumed

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Nueva Ecija police chief red

By Ferdie Domingo and Francisco Tuyay

CABANATUAN CITY Despite a prohibition in the Omnibus Election Code against the movement of ofcers and employees in the civil service, the Philippine National Police relieved Nueva Ecija provincial police chief Senior Superintendent Walter Castillejos two days after the onset of the election period.

No reason was given why Castillejos was sacked and even his immediate superior, Central Luzon regional police director Chief Superintendent Edgar Ladao, could not explain. Its beyond me, really, Ladao said by phone when asked why Castillejos was suddenly relieved. Neither could sources at the ofce of PNP Director General Alan Purisima, who asked not to be identied for lack of authority to speak on the matter, explain the ring of Castillejos. Its political, the source said. The source said the order was signed on January 15, two days after the onset of the election period, and was done at the request of Nueva Ecija Gov. Aurelio Umali, who also requested Castillejos appointment to the post six months ago. Umali could not be reached at press time. Meanwhile, Elections Commissioner Abraham

the post in turnover ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at the PNP provincial headquarters here. Nieves, 47, is a member PNP Academy Class of 1989. He is a former regional comptroller of the PNP in the Bicol and Caraga regions and held various positions as provincial public safety commander in Quezon province and station commander in the Bataan towns of Dinalupihan and Morong and the Quezon towns of Catanauan and Mauban. It will be Nieves rst provincial posting, considered an acid test since Nueva Ecija is listed as an election hot spot. He is the second Novo Ecijano to be assigned as director in the province in six years, following Senior Superintendent Agripino Javier, of San Antonio town, who served briey in 2007 following Umalis assumption as governor.

Estrada slams power outages in Mindanao

THE reduction of power supply to areas in Mindanao could cripple manufacturers and other local business establishments in the region, according to San Juan Rep. Joseph Victor JV Ejercito Estrada. Ejercito Estrada scored the move after the National Power Corp. decided to reduce power supply to Zamboanga City by 10 megawatts, raising the possibility of more brownouts that have been prevalent since last year. Other areas in Mindanao may soon suffer the same fate as power supply to the region was cut by 189 MW as of Jan. 10, according to the National Grid of Corp. of the Philippines, the congressman added. Power outages will lower the productivity of local businesses and harm Mindanaos economy. These power outages are denitely an injustice to businessmen and consumers alike, he said. Ejercito Estrada echoed the fear of Mindanao businessmen that the power situation in the entire region could get worse when sardines manufacturers resume full operations in March
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when the sardine shing season re-opens in March after a three-month lay-off. Mindanaoans are now reeling from the failure of the government to act on the power crisis two years ago, when the problem was easier to solve. The government wasted precious time, he said. The San Juan lawmaker reiterated his call for the immediate rehabilitation of the Agus Pulangi facility which supplies more than half of Mindanaos power supply. The two hydro dams are currently producing only 635 MW of its 982 MW capacity due to the heavily-silted rivers of the facility. Despite Zamboanga Citys frequent power outages, the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative has been eyeing a new hike in electricity charges since October last year. The cooperative blamed the lack of sufcient power supply in as the cause of the blackouts and that . It said that this is aggravated by the maintenance shutdown of the coal-red power plant run by Steag State Power in Misamis Oriental province.

Dangerous ght. A reman trains his hose on a passenger bus that caught re at the Philcoa area on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Wednesday evening. Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident. DANNY PATA

INFRA 2012-018 Asupre Spring Intake Box & Transmission Line Barangay Panicuason, Naga City PR # 12/11/2224 MNWD, Naga City

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE FURNISHING OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE ASUPRE SPRING INTAKE BOX & TRANSMISSION LINE
The METROPOLITAN NAGA WATER DISTRICT (MNWD), through its approved Corporate Budget, intends to apply the sum of EIGHT MILLION ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR (Php 8,011,654.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for FURNISHING OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE ASUPRE INTAKE BOX &. TRANSMISSION LINE AT BARANGAY PANICUASON, NAGA CITY, Project No.: INFRA 2012-018.Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The MNWD now invites bids for FURNISHING OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE ASUPRE INTAKE BOX &. TRANSMISSION LINE AT BARANGAY PANICUASON, NAGA CITY. Completion of the Works is required within ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) CALENDAR DAYS. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. Interested bidders may obtain further information from MNWD and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM - 12:00 NN and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders starting on FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 to FEBRUARY. 7,2013, from the Office of the BAC Secretariat c/o Planning & Design Division, 2nd Floor MNWD Building, MNWD, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City, and upon payment of a non refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (Php 8,500.00). The MNWD will hold a PRE-BID CONFERENCE on FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM at 2nd Floor, Conference Room, MNWD Building, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before FEBRUARY 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM at Office of the BAC Secretariat c/o Commercial Division, Ground Floor MNWD Building, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bid Opening shall be on FEBRUARY 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. The MNWD reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: MRS. VIRGINIA I. NERO Commercial Division MNWD Compound, 40 J.Miranda Avenue, Naga City Tel. No.: (054) 811-3135 local 106; Fax No. : (054) 811-1899 E-mail address: mnwdbac@yahoo.com (SGD.) VIRGINIA I. NERO BAC Chairman

10 killed in Cebu crash

By Florante S. Solmerin
TEN people were killed after a truck carrying a bulldozer collided with a passenger bus, carrying 56 passengers, in Naga City in Cebu province on Wednesday, the police said on Thursday. Case investigator Police Ofcer 2 Dionisio Trumata said a trailer truck owned by WT Construction Inc. and driven by Antonio Umagay was ferrying a bulldozer to Carcar City around 4:30 p.m. of Wednesday when it lost its brakes while going downhill on a steep portion of the Naga-Uling Road in Barangay Uling, Naga City. At the same time, a passenger bus of Calvo Bus Liners Inc., driven by Jimmy Limoran, was also moving uphill on the same road en route to Cebu City from Toledo City. The truck hit the bus in the mid-section and pushed it into a roadside ditch. Umagay, along with four unidentied passengers of the bus, reportedly died on the spot while the ve other fatalities died while undergoing treatment in hospital. It took rescuers ve hours to remove all passengers from the wreckage. The last fatality, an unidentied man, was removed from the wrecked bus at 9:30 p.m., according to local newspaper Sun Star Cebu reported in its website. The fatalities from the bus were Lyle Carmitaa, 15; Emmanuel Gaudisi, 28; Almera Pamandanan, 36; Cayetana Fernandez; Dionny Pajamutan; Melvin Constanilla; Lilita Etang, 51; Julie Pajamutan; and a still unidentied male of around 21 years old. Trumata said 39 other passengers including bus driver Jimmy Limoran were hurt in the incident.

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Abalos furlough okayed
FORMER elections chief Benjamin Abalos, under trial for an electoral sabotage case, will nally be able to leave the country for a business trip to Taiwan this month. Judge Jesus Mupas of the Pasay Regional Trial Court 112 on Thursday granted Abalos motion to travel, allowing the former Comelec chief to leave the country from January 28 to February 1. Abalos, however, is required to post a cash bond of P200,000. Judge Eugene Dela Cruz of Pasay RTC 117, who is heading the second set of 11 counts of electoral sabotage cases against Abalos, had also granted Abalos motion to travel. Aside from the two Pasay courts, the Sandiganbayan also gave Abalos the go-signal to leave for Taiwan. The antigraft court is hearing the graft charges against Abalos for his alleged involvement in the scandal-ridden NBN-ZTE deal. Ferdinand Fabella

Illegal bus stops tagged

By Rio N. Araja
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Thursday began the removal of six waiting sheds that were illegally built on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue and are obstructing lanes devoted to the agencys bus segregation scheme. Chairman Francis Tolentino said the sheds being used as bus stops are located at Edsas Kaingin Road in Balintawak; and Bansalangin, Quezon City; Reliance Street in Mandaluyong City; Ortigas AvenueMetro Rail Transit station; Shaw Boulevard-Starmall, and Main Avenue. These structures have caused confusion among commuters and bus drivers, particularly with the implementation of the bus segregation scheme, as they have been mistaken as legitimate bus stops, he said. He said the rst waiting shed to be dismantled will be the one at the corner of Edsa and Reliance Street (southbound) near the Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center, to be followed by the one near Starmall at the Shaw Boulevard intersection (southbound). He said the sheds used as bus stops were put up without a clearance from MMDA and were built at night in order not to call the attention of authorities. Green paint, the MMDAs official color, was even used to deceive the public into believing that the structures were built by the MMDA. MMDA now uses two colors for our bus stops: blue and red. So only those painted with these colors are the authorized loading and unloading bays for PUBs, Tolentino said.

Carabuena plea denied

THE Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Thursday dismissed the plea of road rage suspect Robert Blair Carabuena for a reinvestigation of the allegations against him. Branch 42 Judge Juris Dilina-Callanta of the Metropolitan Trial Court junked Carabuenas motion, citing a review of the record of this case does not show that the accuseds right to preliminary investigation, which is a purely statutory one, has not been duly afforded to him. She also ordered the arraignment of Carabuena on Feb. 7, and the start of the pre-trial case on March 7. The suit stemmed from an August 2012 incident where Carabuena berated and hit trafc constable Saturnino Fabros who accosted Carabuena over a trafc violation. Rio N. Araja

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Republic of the Philippines Metropolitan Naga Water District 40J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City

INFRA 2012-019 STF - Package 1 PR# 12-12-2232 Carolina, Naga City

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEPTAGE TREATMENT FACILITY - PERIMETER FENCE AND OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES
The METROPOLITAN NAGA WATER DISTRICT (MNWD), through its approved Corporate Budget, intends to apply the sum of FIVE MILLION SIX HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 5,620,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for SUPPLY &. DELIVERY OF MATERIALS AND FURNISHING OF LABOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEPTAGE TREATMENT FACILITY - PERIMETER FENCE, GATES, ROAD NETWORK AND BOX CULVERT (PACKAGE 1: RELATED STRUCTURES), Project No.: INFRA 2012-019. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The MNWD now invites bids for the project described as SUPPLY &. DELIVERY OF MATERIALS AND FURNISHING OF LABOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEPTAGE TREATMENT FACILITY - PERIMETER FENCE, GATES, ROAD NETWORK AND BOX CULVERT (PACKAGE 1: RELATED STRUCTURES). Completion of the Works is required within ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) CALENDAR DAYS. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino Citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to Citizens of the Philippines. Interested bidders may obtain further information from MNWD and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM - 12:00 NN and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders starting on FRIDAY, January 18 to February 7, 2013, from the Office of the BAC Secretariat c/o Planning & Design Division, 2nd Floor MNWD Building, MNWD, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City, and upon payment of a non refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (Php 7,500.00). The MNWD will hold a PRE-BID CONFERENCE on FRIDAY, January 25, 2013 at 1:30 PM at 2nd Floor, Conference Room, MNWD Building, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before FEBRUARY 7, 2013 at 1 :30 PM at Office of the BAC Secretariat C/o Commercial Division, Ground Floor MNWD Building, 40 J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bid Opening shall be on FEBRUARY 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. The MNWD reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: MRS. VIRGINIA I. NERO Commercial Division MNWD Compound, 40 J.Miranda Avenue, Naga City Tel. No.: (054) 811-3135 local 106; Fax No. : (054) 811-1899 E-mail address: mnwdbac@yahoo.com (SGD.) VIRGINIA I. NERO BAC Chairman

Salceda pushes new tack

LEGAZPI CITY -- Chinas threatening posture over territorial conicts and issues in the West Philippine Sea may be turned into an advantage by rival claimant neighboring countries, including the Philippines, as Japan shifts its gaze for trade and investments to the rising stars of Southeast Asia. Albay Gov. Joey Salceda said the China scare is likely to trigger the second massive outow of Japanese direct investments, second only to the 1987 Plaza Accord when the Japanese yen was forced to appreciate from Y248 to Y78 per US dollar. Japans new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is shifting the focus of his countrys investment and trade to member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which the Philippines is a member, after a falling out with China over territorial disputes. ASEAN groups Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Salceda, an economic adviser to Philippine presidents, said the Philippines cannot afford to miss this Foreign Direct Investment bonanza, which could be considered the single most important economic factor in its horizon. It is the Philippines chance to capture at least $20 billion in Japanese manufacturing FDIs in 6 years, the most benevolent economic and external discrete factor ever to happen in favor of the Philippines, said Salceda, who is also a foreign economic consultant of Inchon City in South Korea. Japan is the Philippines biggest trading partner with a total trade and investments of $13 billion in the country, and its third biggest source of tourists.

Ampatuan bail hearing

MAGUINDANAO Gov. Esmael Toto Mangudadatu is set to again take the witness stand next week on the bail petition of former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao governor Zaldy Ampatuan, one of the 197 accused in the Maguindanao massacre case. Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Reyes also subpoenaed a telecommunications company liaison ofcer and a television network reporter to testify before the court as prosecution witnesses on January 23 and January 24. Those issued with subpoenas, signed by clerk of court and lawyer Jimmy Cardines, are Smart Communications Inc. senior liaison ofcer Joefrey Lizada and GMA-7 broadcast journalist Joseph Morong. Rio N. Araja CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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The fact of substitution shall be entered in Part V of the Minutes of Personal Voting (OVF 11). For this purpose, the Posts shall constitute a pool of substitutes for the SBEI/SBRCG which will likewise be deputized by the Commission. Sec. 12. Oath of members of the SBEI/SBRCG. The members of the SBEI/SBRCG shall, before assuming their office, take an oath by accomplishing the Oath of SBEI/SBRCG (OVF No.5-A) before an officer authorized to administer oaths or, in the absence thereof, before any other member of the SBEI/SBRCG present or, in case no other member is present, before any overseas voter. The accomplished Oaths of SBEI/SBRCG shall be submitted to the SBRCG. Sec. 13. Powers and functions of the SBEI. The SBEI shall have the following powers and functions: Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner a) Conduct the voting and/or counting of votes in personal voting, and the counting of votes in postal voting in countries where the same has been authorized by the Commission; b) Act as deputies of the Commission in the supervision and control of the election in the polling place where they are assigned; c) Maintain order within the polling place and its premises, to keep access thereto open and unobstructed, and to enforce obedience to its lawful orders. If any person refuses to obey its lawful order, or conducts himself in a disorderly manner in its presence or within its hearing and thereby interrupts or disturbs its proceeding, the SBEI may call upon the security force of the Post, if any, or its deputized peace officer to take such person into custody until the adjournment of the meeting, but such order shall not be executed as to prevent the person from voting; and d) Perform such other functions as may hereinafter be prescribed by the Commission. Sec. 14. Proceedings of the SBEI. The meeting of the SBEI shall be public and held in the polling place designated by the Commission. The SBEI shall act through its Chairman and shall decide, without delay, by a majority vote, questions which may arise in the performance of its duties. Sec. 15. Minutes of personal voting. The SBEI shall accomplish in two (2) copies the Minutes of Personal Voting (OVF No. 11) and record the act or data required therein as they occur or become available during the voting. Copies of the OVF No. 11 shall be sealed in separate envelopes to be distributed as follows: a) First copy to the Commission; and b) Second copy to be deposited inside the ballot box. Sec. 16. Prohibition against political activity. No member of the SBEI/SBRCG shall engage in any partisan political activity or take part in the elections except to vote and discharge his duties such as rendering assistance in accordance with usual protocol courtesies normally extended to visiting officials on official business. Sec. 17. Supervision by heads of Posts. All foreign service personnel and representatives of attached agencies duly deputized by the Commission shall be under the direct supervision of the Heads of Posts insofar as the One Country Team Approach is concerned. ARTICLE IV WATCHERS Sec. 18. Watchers. Every registered political party or coalition of political parties fielding candidates, accredited political parties, sectoral party/organization or coalition thereof participating in the party-list system of representation, every candidate, accredited citizens arms and accredited OFW organizations shall be entitled to one (1) watcher at any given time during the voting and counting of votes. For this purpose, registered political parties, coalition of political parties and every candidate, associations or organizations participating in the party-list system of representation, accredited citizens arms and accredited OFW organizations shall submit to the Posts, copy furnished the COV, its list of watchers per SBEI not later than five (5) days before the start of voting period. However, if there is no sufficient space for all watchers to be accommodated, preference shall be given to the watchers of the dominant majority and dominant minority parties as determined by the Commission, one (1) watcher for the accredited citizens arm, one (1) common watcher for accredited OFW organizations, and one (1) common watcher for the independent candidates. Sec. 19. Qualifications of watchers. No person shall be appointed watcher unless he: a) Is an overseas voter in the Post where he is assigned; b) Is of good reputation; c) Has not been convicted of any election offense or any crime; d) Knows how to write and read English or Filipino; and e) Is not related within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to the chairman or to any member of the SBEI in the Post where he seeks appointment as watcher. Sec. 20. Rights and duties of watchers. Upon entering the polling place, the watchers shall present and deliver to the chairman of the SBEI their appointments and forthwith, their names shall be recorded in Part VI of OVF No. 11 with a notation under their signatures that they are not disqualified to serve as such. The appointments of the watchers shall bear the personal or facsimile signature of the candidate or the duly authorized representative of the political party, organization or coalition of parties who appointed them or of organizations authorized by the Commission. For this purpose, registered political parties, organizations or coalitions authorized by the Commission, accredited citizens arms and OFW organizations, shall provide the COV with the names and signatures of their representatives authorized to appoint watchers in each Post not later than March 13, 2013. The COV will furnish the DFA-OVS with the said names and signatures, which shall be forwarded to the Post concerned. The watchers shall have the right to: a) Witness and inform themselves of the proceedings of the SBEI; b) Take note of what they see or hear; c) Take photograph of the proceedings and incidents, if any, during the counting of votes, as well as of the election returns, tally board and ballot boxes/receptacles; d) File a protest against any irregularity or violation of law which they believe may have been committed by the SBEI or by any of its members or by any person; e) Obtain from the SBEI a certificate as to the filing of such protest and/or resolution thereon; f) Read each ballot after it is read by the chairman, as well as the election returns after it is accomplished and signed by the members of the SBEI without touching such documents; and

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3) Intentionally tear, deface, or erase any printing on the ballot or put thereon any distinguishing mark; 4) Use carbon paper, paraffin paper, camera, or other means for making a copy of the ballot, or make use of any other means to identify his vote; 5) Prepare the ballot without the use of a ballot secrecy folder, or exhibit its contents to any person; or 6) Bring the ballot outside the designated polling place. Sec. 28. Rules to be observed during the voting. During the voting, the SBEI shall ensure that: a) No watcher enters the designated voting area for the voters and the area designated for the SBEI, or to mingle and talk with the voters; b) No voter exhibits the contents of his ballot to any person; c) No ballot is brought outside the designated polling place; d) No person enters the designated voting area in premises of the Posts carrying any firearm or any deadly weapon, except those expressly authorized by the Commission; e) The voters cast their ballots in the order of their arrival in the polling place; and f) There is no crowding of voters and disorderly behaviour inside the designated polling place.

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Manila GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SPECIAL BOARD OF ELECTION INSPECTORS AND SPECIAL BALLOT RECEPTION AND CUSTODY GROUP IN THE CONDUCT OF MANUAL VOTING AND COUNTING OF VOTES UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9189, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT OF 2003 FOR PURPOSES OF THE MAY 13, 2013 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS. x---------------------------------------------------x BRILLANTES, SIXTO JR. S., SARMIENTO, RENE V., TAGLE, LUCENITO N., VELASCO, ARMANDO C., YUSOPH, ELIAS R., LIM, CHRISTIAN ROBERT S., PADACA, MARIA GRACIA CIELO M.

7ec. 29. Preparation of ballots for voters who are illiterate or with disability. a) No voter shall be allowed to vote as illiterate or with disability unless such fact is so indicated in the OVF No. 2-A or such condition of disability is apparent; b) A voter who is illiterate or physically unable to prepare the ballot by himself may be assisted in the preparation of his ballot by a relative within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, or by any person of his confidence who belongs to the same household, or by any member of the SBEI; c) No person shall assist an illiterate or physically disabled voter more than three (3) times except the members of the SBEI. The Third Member shall enter in Part IV of OVF No. 11, the names of the persons each member assisted. At the end of each voting day, the Third Member shall indicate on Part IV of OVF No. 11 the total number of times each member of the SBEI assisted an illiterate or physically disabled voter; d) The assistor shall accomplish the ballot for the illiterate or physically disabled voter using a ballot secrecy folder in the presence of the latter; and e) The assistor shall, by affixing his signature in the appropriate space in Part IV of OVF No. 11, bind himself in writing and under oath to accomplish the ballot strictly in accordance with the instructions of the voter and not to reveal the contents of the ballot. Sec. 30. Challenge of illegal voters. Any voter or watcher may challenge a voter for: a) Not being a registered overseas voter; b) Using the name of another; or c) Suffering from an existing disqualification. In such a case, the SBEI shall satisfy itself as to whether or not the ground for the challenge is true by requiring proof of registration, identity or qualification. Sec. 31. Challenge based on certain illegal acts. Any voter or watcher may challenge any voter on the ground that: a) The challenged person has received or expects to receive money or anything of value as consideration for his vote, has paid, offered or promised to pay, has contributed, offered or promised to contribute money or anything of value as consideration for the vote of another; b) The challenged person has made or received a promise to influence the giving or withholding of any such vote; or c) The challenged person has made a bet or is interested directly or indirectly in a bet, which depends upon the results of the election. The challenged person shall take an oath before the SBEI that he has not committed any of the acts alleged in the challenge and accomplish the Oath of Voter Challenged for Illegal Acts (OVF No. 39). Upon taking such oath, the challenge shall be dismissed and the voter shall be allowed to vote. In case the voter refuses to take such oath, the challenge shall be sustained and the voter shall not be allowed to vote. Sec. 32. Record of challenges and oaths. The Third Member of the SBEI shall record in Part VII of OVF No. 11 all challenges and oaths taken in connection therewith and the decision of the SBEI in each case. Sec. 33. Prohibition on premature announcement of voting. No member of the SBEI shall, before the termination of the voting, make any announcement as to whether a certain registered voter has already voted or not, as to how many have already voted or how many so far have failed to vote, or any other fact tending to show or showing the state of the polls, nor shall he make any statement at any time, except as witness before a court or body as to how any person voted. Sec. 34. Duties of the SBRCG. A. Before the start of the voting period: 1) Divide the CLOV and OVF No. 2-A equitably among the SBEIs and issue the same to each SBEI; 2) Allocate to each SBEI the official ballots and other forms and supplies based on the rate of distribution indicated in the Certificate of Receipt of Forms and Supplies for Voting by the SBEI (OVF No. 14) and accomplish the blank columns thereof; 3) Assign a corresponding identification number for each SBEI, if there are more than one (1) SBEI in the Post; 4) Place inside the Ballot Receptacle to be assigned to the SBEI the forms and supplies listed in OVF No. 14; and 5) Issue the Ballot Receptacle and assigned accomplished OVF No. 14 to the SBEI. B. Before the start of each voting day: 1) Issue to the SBEI its Ballot Receptacle and an unassembled ballot box, if needed; and 2) Require the SBEI to acknowledge receipt of the Ballot Receptacle and the ballot box using a logbook maintained for the purpose. Sec. 35. Duties of the SBEI. A. Before the start of the voting period: 1) Obtain from the SBRCG the Ballot Receptacle and accomplished OVF No. 14; 2) Remove all the contents of the Ballot Receptacle to ascertain if the actual quantity of ballots received is equal to the number of voters assigned to it based on the CLOV; 2.1) 2.2) If more than the number of voters, return the excess ballots to the SBRCG; If less, obtain from the SBRCG additional ballots;

PROMULGATED : January 16, 2013 RESOLUTION NO. 9618

The Commission on Elections, pursuant to the authority vested in it by the Constitution, Batas Pambansa Blg. 881 (Omnibus Election Code), Republic Act No. 8189, Republic Act No. 9189 (The Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003), Republic Act No. 9369 and other election laws, RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to promulgate the following General Instructions for the Special Board of Election Inspectors and Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group, in the conduct of manual voting and counting of votes. ARTICLE I DEFINITION OF TERMS Section 1. Meaning of words. As used in this General Instructions, the following terms shall refer to: a) Approved Overseas Voter Registration Record document containing the demographic and biometric information of an overseas voter approved by the Resident Election Registration Board; b) Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV or OVF No. 2) list of registered overseas voters whose applications to vote in absentia have been approved by the Committee on Overseas Voting, through the Resident Election Registration Board on a country-by-country and post-by post basis. This list shall be prepared by the Committee on Overseas Voting and approved by the Commission in an en banc resolution; This shall be divided equitably among the SBEIs for posting outside the polling place at the start of the voting period. c) Commission the Commission on Elections; d) Committee on Overseas Voting (COV) Committee created by law to oversee and supervise the effective implementation of R.A. 9189; e) Day of Election date of the elections in the Philippines which is May 13, 2013; f) Department of Foreign Affairs-Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFA-OVS) secretariat based at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) home office tasked to direct, coordinate and oversee the Departments participation in the implementation of R.A. 9189 through its embassies, consulates, and economic and cultural offices; g) Field Voting- conduct of voting for a limited period of time outside the Post in places where field registrations were conducted abroad or in such areas overseas as may be authorized by the Commission. Field voting may either be personal voting before the SBEI constituted for the purpose; or delivery by the SBRCG of the electoral mails to the overseas voters in designated places where the overseas voters will immediately accomplish the ballots and deposit the envelopes containing their accomplished ballots inside a ballot box which shall be under the custody of the SBRCG. h) List of Overseas Voters with Voting Records (OVF No. 2-A) list of overseas voters with biometrics arranged alphabetically to vote in absentia, for use by each Special Board of Election Inspectors during the voting period; i) National Registry of Overseas Voters (NROV) consolidated list prepared, approved and maintained by the Commission, of overseas absentee voters whose applications for registration as absentee voters, including those registered voters who have applied to be certified as absentee voters, have been approved by the Resident Election Registration Board (RA 9189). It shall indicate the Post where the overseas voter is registered. j) Overseas Voter a qualified citizen of the Philippines whose application for registration or for certification as overseas voter has been approved by the RERB, and who is abroad on the day of the election ; k) Overseas Voting process by which qualified citizens of the Philippines abroad exercise their right to vote; l) Overseas Voting Election Returns an election document prepared and authenticated by the Special Board of Election Inspectors for Counting, showing the date of the election, the country/post in which it is held, the number of overseas voters, the number of voters who actually voted, the votes obtained by each candidate in the overseas voting precinct and such other data as may be required by law; m) Overseas Voting Precinct a country, Post or a grouping of overseas voters in a given country/ Post, designated by the Commission for purposes of voting and counting taking into consideration the presence of consular offices and the number of overseas voters under the jurisdiction of each consular office; n) Personal Voting a mode of voting where the voters personally appear to cast their votes at the Posts or such other voting areas designated by the Commission; o) Postal Voting a mode of voting where mailing packets, containing the official ballots and other election paraphernalia, are sent to the voters through the mail or are personally delivered to or picked-up by the voters at the Post. Whereupon, the voters either mail or personally deliver their accomplished ballots to the Post; p) Posts Philippine embassies, consulates, foreign service establishments and other Philippine government agencies maintaining offices abroad, e.g., the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO), having jurisdiction over the places where the overseas voters temporarily reside. For purposes of overseas voting, Posts shall also mean to include the three (3) Manila Economic & Cultural Offices (MECOs) in Taiwan; q) Representative of the Commission officials and employees of the foreign service corps, including Filipino contractual employees that the embassies, consulates and other foreign service establishments may locally hire at the host country and Filipino volunteers nominated by the Post and deputized by the Commission; r) Seafarers ship officers and ratings manning ships, including offshore workers, service providers and fishermen, as defined in the Revised Rules on the Issuance of Seafarers Identification and Record Book of the Maritime Industry Authority; s) Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group (SBRCG) group deputized by the Commission in every Post to receive and take custody of all accountable and non-accountable election forms, supplies and paraphernalia sent by the COV for issuance to the Special Boards of Election Inspectors and Special Boards of Canvassers; t) Special Board of Election Inspectors (SBEI) body deputized by the Commission to conduct the voting and/or counting of votes; u) Supervisory Teams officials and employees of the Commission designated by the Commission to supervise and ensure the implementation of the R.A. 9189 and these Rules. Such supervisory teams shall be headed by career officers or any lawyer of the Commission designated by the Chairman of the COV; v) Voting Period 30 days of voting of overseas voters which includes the day of elections. ARTICLE II SPECIAL BALLOT RECEPTION AND CUSTODY GROUP Sec. 2. Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group; constitution. The Commission, through the COV Chairman, shall, upon recommendation of the DFA-OVS, constitute in every Post, not later than January 31, 2013, an SBRCG, which shall be composed of three (3) members. Additional SBRCG in Posts may be constituted where the registered voters are more than forty thousand (40,000). Sec. 3. Qualifications of members/substitutes of the SBRCG. No person shall be appointed as chairman or member of the SBRCG, unless he: a) Is of good moral character and irreproachable reputation; b) Is a citizen of the Philippines residing abroad; c) Is from among the staff of the Posts; d) Has never been convicted of any election offense or of any other crime punishable by more than six (6) months of imprisonment, or has no pending case filed against him for any election offense; and e) Is able to speak and write English or Filipino. In case there is not enough qualified staff of the Posts, citizens of the Philippines who are qualified to vote under R.A. 9189, and of known probity and competence, may be appointed as members of the SBRCG, provided that the chairman shall be a staff of the Posts. The representative of the Commission in the Post shall issue the Appointment of the Chairman/Poll Clerk/Members/Substitutes of the SBEI/SBRCG (OVF No. 5) In case of temporary vacancy in the SBRCG, the provision of Sec. 11, Article III hereof shall apply. Sec. 4. Disqualification. The members of the SBRCG or their spouses shall not be related within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to any member of the same SBRCG or to any of the candidates for Senator. For this purpose, the COV shall furnish the Post, through the DFA-OVS, the list of senatorial candidates for the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections, so that the members of the SBRCGs will be able to know whether they are qualified or not to accept their appointments. Sec. 5. Notice of disqualification. Any member of the SBRCG who is disqualified for any of the above reasons shall, within five (5) days from knowledge of such disqualification, notify the head of the Post in writing, who shall, in turn submit a replacement to the Commission through the COV for appointment. Sec. 6. Functions of the SBRCG. The SBRCG shall perform the following duties and functions: a) Receive from the Commission through the COV, all accountable and non-accountable election forms, supplies and paraphernalia to be used in voting, counting and canvassing; b) Verify, using the packing list, the quantity and serial numbers of all ballots, election returns and canvassing forms, and other accountable forms, received in the presence of the head of the Post or his/her authorized representative, watchers of political parties and representatives of the Filipino community, if available. c) Notify the COV within twenty-four (24) hours after verification, of the receipt of accountable and non-accountable forms, condition thereof and discrepancy, if any, the quantity and serial numbers of the accountable forms; d) Store in a secured place all received forms and supplies; and e) Perform such other duties and functions as provided for in Article VIII hereof, in countries where postal voting is allowed. ARTICLE III SPECIAL BOARDS OF ELECTION INSPECTORS Sec. 7. Special Board of Election Inspectors; constitution and appointment. The Commission, through the COV Chairman, shall, upon recommendation of the DFA-OVS, constitute in every Post, not later than January 31, 2013, at least one (1) SBEI, which shall be composed of three (3) members in every country/Post for purposes of voting and/or counting For purposes of voting, each SBEI shall handle not more than four thousand (4,000) voters. In excess of four thousand (4,000) voters, additional SBEIs may be constituted upon approval of the COV. The SBEI shall be composed of a Chairman and two (2) Members who shall be public officers posted abroad and deputized by the Commission, one of whom shall be designated as Poll Clerk and the other as Third Member. The Head of Post shall issue the Appointment of the Chairman/Poll Clerk/Members/Substitutes of the SBEI/SBRCG (OVF No. 5). Sec. 8. Qualifications of members of the SBEI. No person shall be appointed as chairman or member of the SBEI, whether regular or substitute, unless he: a) Is of good moral character and irreproachable reputation; b) Has never been convicted of any election offense or of any other crime punishable by more than six (6) months of imprisonment, or has no pending case filed against him for any election offense; and c) Is able to speak and write English or Pilipino. The chairman shall be a public officer posted abroad. In the absence of any other government officers, the two (2) other members shall be citizens of the Philippines who are qualified to vote under R.A. 9189, and of known probity and competence. Sec. 9. Disqualification. No person shall serve as chairman or member of the SBEI if he or his spouse is related within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to any member of the same SBEI or to any of the candidates for Senator. For this purpose, the COV shall furnish the Post, through the DFA-OVS, the list of senatorial candidates for the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections so that the members of the SBEIs will be able to know whether they are qualified or not to accept their appointments. Sec. 10. Notice of disqualification. Any member of the SBEI who is disqualified for any of the above reasons shall as soon as possible, notify the head of the Post in writing, who shall, in turn appoint a replacement from the pool of substitutes and immediately notify the COV of such appointment. Sec. 11. Temporary vacancies in the SBEI/SBRCG. If at the time of the meeting of the SBEI/ SBRCG, any member is absent or the office is still vacant, the members present shall call upon any substitute taken from the pool of substitutes, to perform the duties of the absent member. If the substitute cannot be found, the Head of the Post shall appoint any available official or employee of the Foreign Service corps or non-partisan registered voter not otherwise disqualified to temporarily fill said vacancy until the absent member appears or the vacancy is filled.

g) Be furnished, upon request, with a Certificate of Votes (OVF No.13) cast for the candidates, duly signed and thumb marked by the chairman and all members of the SBEI. Watchers shall not speak to any member of the SBEI, or to any voter, or among themselves, in such a manner as would disturb the proceedings of the SBEI. ARTICLE V ELECTION FORMS AND SUPPLIES Sec. 21. Election forms, documents and supplies. The SBRCG shall receive from the Commission through the COV election forms, documents and supplies for its use and for distribution to the SBEIs. Except when authorized to do so earlier by the Head of Post, the SBEIs shall get the forms, documents and supplies early in the morning of each voting day. The allocation of the forms, documents and supplies shall be according to the following: OVF NO. ELECTION FORMS (VOTING) 2 2-A 2-B 4 4-A 5 5-A 6 11 12 14 16 18 30 33 35 33-A 39 40 40-A 40-B 41 42 43 SUPPLIES Ballot Secrecy Folders Ball pens Thumbprint Takers Collapsible Ballot Box Ballot Receptacle ELECTION FORMS (COUNTING) Collapsible Ballot Box to Contain Ballots to be counted 9 10 11-A 13 14-A 16 17, 17-A to- F 18-A 27, 27-A to D SUPPLIES Ball pen Rubber Band Bond Paper (Long) Carbon Paper 3 8 30 5 Pieces Pieces Pieces Sheets Election Returns Tally Board Minutes of Counting Certificate of Votes Certificate of Receipt of Forms and Supplies for Counting Envelope for Counted, Excess, Marked, Spoiled, and Invalid Official Ballots Envelopes for Election Returns Envelope for Minutes of Counting of Votes Official Receipt of Election Returns 1 1 1 1 10 1 5 1 1 1 Piece Set Set Set of 2 pieces Pieces Set of 2 Pieces Pieces Set of 7 pieces Set of 2 Pieces Set of 5 Pieces 12 12 5 1 1 Pieces Pieces Pieces Piece Piece Certified List of Overseas Voters List of Voters with Voting Records Certified List of Seafarer-Voters Certified List of Candidates for Senators, and List of Parties, Sectoral Organizations or Coalitions Participating under the Party-List System Alphabetical Listing of Party List with Raffle Numbers Appointment of SBEI/SBRCG Oath of Office of SBEI/SBRCG Official Ballots Minutes of Personal Voting Paper seals Certificate of Receipt of Forms and Supplies for Voting by the SBEI Envelope for Torn Half of Unused Official Ballots, Other Half of Torn Unused Official Ballots and Official Ballots Envelope for Minutes of Voting Temporary Appointment of Chairman/Poll Clerk/ Third Member of SBEI/SBRCG Certificate of Challenge or Protest and Decision of the Board Certificate of Challenge/Protest of the Decision of the Board Record of Challenge/Protest Oath of Voter Challenged for Illegal Acts Oath of Identification of Witness of Challenged Voter Oath of Identification of Challenged Watcher Oath of an SBEI Member Identifying a Voter Summons Re: Identity of Challenged Voter Security Seals for Ballot Box Slits Ballot Box Tape 1 1 1 12 1 9 9 1 1 5 2 3 1 3 3 3 10 10 10 12 10 3 60 8 Set Set Copy Sets Set Pieces Pieces Piece per Voter Set of 2 pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Set of 2 pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces Pieces DESCRIPTION RATE OF DISTRIBUTION

3) Examine the quantity and serial numbers of official ballots and other accountable forms and supplies to determine if they are the same as those recorded in the accomplished OVF No. 14; 3.1) 3.2) If the same, sign the Acknowledgment Receipt on OVF No.14; If not, refer the matter to the SBRCG who shall report to the COV;

4) Accomplish Part I of OVF No. 11; 5) Return all forms and supplies issued inside the Ballot Receptacle; 6) Seal the lid/flap of the Ballot Receptacle with a masking tape and affix their signatures thereon; 7) Deliver the sealed Ballot Receptacle to the SBRCG for safekeeping; 8) Submit one copy of OVF No. 14 to the SBRCG and retain the other for filing; 9) Require the SBRCG to acknowledge receipt of the Ballot Receptacle by accomplishing the logbook maintained for the purpose; 10) Position the CLOV in a conspicuous place within the premises of the polling place; and 11) Provide Ballot Secrecy Folders inside the voting area. B. Before the start of each voting day in the presence of the SBRCG. 1) Indicate in Part I of OVF No. 11 the serial number of the ballot box issued by the SBRCG; 2) Break the Ballot Receptacle seal; 3) Open the Ballot Receptacle; 4) Retrieve, determine and segregate the number of pads of ballots, and other forms and supplies to be used for the day. The pads of ballots shall be placed in the Envelope for Official Ballots, Counted Official Ballots, Excess Ballots, Spoiled Ballots, Torn Half of Unused Ballots, Other Half of Unused Ballots and Invalid Ballots (OVF No. 16) and sealed with a paper seal. Thereafter, return the remaining ballots, forms and supplies inside the Ballot Receptacle; 5) Seal the lid/flap of the Ballot Receptacle again with a masking tape and affix your signatures thereon; 6) Deposit the Ballot Receptacle with SBRCG for safekeeping; 7) Require the SBRCG to acknowledge receipt of the Ballot Receptacle using the logbook maintained for the purpose; and 8) Proceed to the polling place. C. Before the start of voting proper 1) Record the names of the watchers present, date and time of arrival, and the party or candidate they represent on Part VI of OVF No. 11 and require them to affix their signatures; 2) Show to the public and watchers of political parties and candidates, that the seal of the envelope containing the official ballots is intact; 3) Assemble the ballot box; 4) Exhibit the ballot box to show that it is empty; 5) Affix the OVF No. 43 on all side openings of the ballot box in such a way that no ballot may be removed from or placed inside the ballot box without breaking the seal. The ballot box shall remain sealed until the start of counting; 6) Indicate on the ballot box the SBEI number assigned by the SBRCG; and 7) Accomplish Part II.A of OVF No. 11. In succeeding days, before the start of voting, show to the public that the OVF No. 42 of the ballot box are intact. Sec. 36. Manner of obtaining ballots. 1) The voter approaches the Poll Clerk and gives his name and address together with other data concerning his person. 2) The Poll Clerk shall verify from the OVF No. 2-A if his name is included therein. 2.1) If his name is included, the Poll Clerk shall ascertain the voters identity through his photo in OVF No. 2-A. In the absence of the voters photo, require the voter to present his valid passport or any identification card bearing his photograph and signature. In the absence of any identification documents, any member of the SBEI can identify the voter by accomplishing the Oath of an SBEI Member Identifying a Voter (OVF No. 40). Such fact shall be entered in Part V of the OVF No.11 and the accomplished OVF No. 40-B shall be attached thereto. If his identity still cannot be ascertained by any of the foregoing means, the person shall not be allowed to vote and he will be asked to leave the polling place. 2.2) If the identity of the voter has been ascertained or has not been challenged or having been challenged the question has been decided in his favor, direct the voter to approach the Chairman for issuance of his official ballot. Enter in the OVF No. 2-A, opposite the name of the voter, the serial number of the ballot as announced by the Chairman.

Sec. 22. Official ballot. The official ballot shall be of uniform size and color, printed on security paper with distinctive, clear and legible watermarks that will readily distinguish the ballot paper from ordinary paper. It shall contain a stub and detachable ballot coupon, both of which shall bear the same serial number of the ballot, with space for the thumb mark of the voter on the detachable ballot coupon. It shall bear the coat-of-arms of the Republic of the Philippines, the words Official Ballot, the name of the Post and country in which the election is to be held, the date of the election and the following notice in English: Fill out this ballot secretly using a ballot secrecy folder. Do not put any distinctive mark on any part of this ballot. It shall contain the appropriate spaces for Senator and accredited political parties, sectoral party/ organization or coalition thereof participating in the party-list system of representation. ARTICLE VI CASTING OF VOTES Sec. 23. Who are allowed to vote. All overseas voters may vote for Senators and accredited party/ organization or coalition thereof participating under the party-list system of representation. Sec. 24. Period for casting of votes. Casting of votes shall be for a period of thirty (30) calendar days beginning at 8:00 oclock in the morning of April 13, 2013, local time of the host country until 7:00 oclock in the evening of May 13, 2013, Philippine time inclusive of all established holidays in the Philippines and such other holidays in the host countries. Except on April 13, 2013 where all Posts are required to open at 8:00 oclock in the morning, local time of the host country, the Post may adopt a flexible schedule for the operation of the various SBEIs; provided it is continuous and it will not be less than eight (8) hours a day, taking into account the availability of voters and the primary responsibilities and functions of the members of the SBEIs. If at 7:00 oclock in the evening of May 13, 2013, Philippine time, there are still voters who have not yet cast their votes within the thirty (30) meters in front of the polling place, the voting shall continue to allow said voters to cast their votes without interruption. The Poll Clerk shall, without delay, list the names of said voters. The voters listed shall be called to vote by the Poll Clerk by announcing each name three (3) times in the order in which they are listed. Any voter who is not present when called shall not be permitted to vote at any later time. Sec. 25. Manner of casting of votes. All overseas voters shall cast their votes in accordance with the mode of voting authorized by the Commission. Sec. 26. Place of voting. Casting of votes shall be done in the designated voting area within the premises of the Posts and other voting areas as may be determined by the Commission. ARTICLE VII PERSONAL VOTING Sec. 27. Prohibitions on personal voting. The voter shall not: 1) Be accompanied by anybody in accomplishing his ballot, except in the case of an illiterate or person with disability; 2) Speak with anyone while accomplishing his ballot;

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3) Before issuing the official ballot, the Chairman shall: 3.1) 3.2) Announce the serial number of the ballot; Authenticate the ballot by affixing his signature at the back of the ballot; Failure to authenticate the ballot shall not invalidate the ballot but the Chairman shall be liable for an election offense; 3.3) 3.4) Require the voter to affix his signature in OVF No. 2-A; and Fold the ballot in such a manner that only the portion where the serial number of the ballot appears, and give the ballot to the voter. Only the Chairman shall issue the official ballots, and not more than one ballot shall be issued at one time. Sec. 37. Manner of voting. Voting shall be conducted in the following manner: 1) The voter shall, using a ballot secrecy folder, fill his ballot by writing the names of the candidates and the name, acronym or raffle number of the party list of his choice; 2) After accomplishing the ballot, the voter shall fold it in the same manner as when he received the same; 3) The voter returns the ballot to the Poll Clerk; 4) The Poll Clerk, without seeing the contents of the ballot and within the view of the voter and the Chairman, verifies the serial number of the ballot coupon against the number previously entered in OVF No. 2-A; 5) If the serial number of the ballot coupon is the same as that previously issued to him, the voter shall affix his right thumb mark in the corresponding space in the ballot coupon and in OVF No. 2-A; 6) The Third Member shall detach the ballot coupon, deposit it in the ballot box compartment for spoiled ballots, and return the ballot to the voter; 7) The voter shall deposit the ballot inside the ballot box compartment for valid ballots; and 8) The voter shall then leave. If during the voting, the contents of the ballot box reach five hundred (500) ballots, the SBEI shall: a) Seal the ballot box slits using the security seal (OVF No. 42); b) Indicate on top of the ballot box the number of ballots contained; c) Submit the ballot box to the SBRCG;

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d) Request additional ballot box from the SBRCG; and e) Accomplish Part II.E of OVF No. 11. Sec. 38. Spoiled ballots. A ballot shall be considered spoiled in the following instances: 1) The serial number of the ballot coupon is not the same as previously issued to the voter; or 2) The ballot coupon has been detached not in presence of any member of SBEI; or 3) The ballot is accidentally defaced by the voter such that it can no longer be possibly used. Sec. 39. Procedures for spoiled ballots. The Chairman shall: 1) Without unfolding the ballot, write the word SPOILED at the back thereof; 2) Affix his signature below the word SPOILED; 3) Deposit the spoiled ballot inside the ballot box compartment for spoiled ballots; 4) Indicate the word SPOILED in the OVF No. 2-A opposite the name of the voter; 5) Record the serial number of spoiled ballot in Part II D.2, of the OVF No. 11;and 6) Issue another authenticated ballot to the voter only when the ballot was accidentally defaced by the voter, after announcing the serial number of the second ballot and recording the same in any portion within the space provided for the voters name and ballot serial number in OVF No. 2-A. However, in no case shall the replacement of the ballot be made more than once. Sec. 40. Post voting procedures. A. At the end of every voting day, I. The SBEI shall: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Seal the ballot box slits using OVF No. 42; Accomplish Parts II.B and II.D, of OVF No. 11; Place the unused ballots inside the envelope for official ballots; Secure from the SBRCG the Ballot Receptacle assigned to it; Remove the seal of the Ballot Receptacle and deposit therein OVF No. 11 (two copies), the envelope containing the unused ballots and other forms and supplies; Seal the lid/flap of the Ballot Receptacle again with a masking tape and affix their signatures thereon; Submit to the SBRCG for safekeeping, the Ballot Receptacle, sealed ballot box containing the accomplished and spoiled ballots, if any, and OVF No. 2-A; and Require the SBRCG to acknowledge receipt using the logbook maintained for the purpose. 4. 3) 2) 3) 4) 2) Sec. 46. Returned mails. In case of failure of delivery of the mailed ballots to the voter by the Postal Office of the foreign country, they will be forwarded as Returned Mails to the Posts where the voters are registered. In such case, the SBRCG shall: During the Voting Period: 1) Prepare, upon receipt of the Returned Mails, a list of names of the voters whose mailed ballots have been returned to the Posts, and immediately inform the Commission through the COV. Post in conspicuous places in the embassy/consulate and in the website of the Post the aforesaid list with the instructions as to when, where and how they can claim their returned mailed ballots. Exert efforts to communicate with/locate the voters concerned and if possible, forward the ballots to them. Take into custody the returned mails and keep an inventory thereof until such time the voters concerned claim the same.

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Determine whether the signature in OVF No. 45 is in fact not identical to the signature appearing in OVF No. 2-A or Application Form as the case may be, of the concerned voter. In which case, the word Invalid shall be indicated on the face of the Envelope, which shall in turn be placed inside OVF No. 16. However, if the signature is found to be identical, verify the ballot coupon. B. Where the ballot coupon is not inside the Envelope Open the accomplished ballot to determine whether the ballot coupon is still attached. In case the ballot coupon is still attached to the ballot, remove the ballot coupon, and follow the procedure in verifying its serial number. If the serial number of the ballot coupon is the same as indicated in OVF No. 2, the envelope shall be included in the pile of valid ballots. Where the serial number of the ballot coupon attached to the ballot is different from the assigned serial number as indicated in OVF No. 2-A write the word INVALID diagonally across the face of the ballot and returns the same inside the Envelope which shall in turn be placed inside OVF No. 16. If the ballot coupon is not attached to the ballot, write the word spoiled diagonally across the face of the ballot. Return the ballot to the Envelope, which shall in turn be placed inside OVF No. 16. Spoiled ballots will not be counted. OVF No. 16 shall be sealed and signed by the members of the SBEI, for submission to the SBRCG after the counting. 6) 7) 8) After the verification process, open the ballot box containing the valid Envelopes; Retrieve the Envelopes from the ballot box. Count the envelopes and the ballots and compare the total number with the number indicated outside of the ballot box; If the number of ballots exceeds the total number indicated outside of the ballot box, return all the ballots in the ballot box and thoroughly mix the same. The Poll Clerk, with his back to the ballot box, shall publicly draw out as many ballots equal to the excess, place them in the OVF No. 16 and note such fact on Part 1.2., I, of OVF No.11-A. If the number of ballots is less than the total number indicated outside the ballot box, note such fact in Part D of OVF No.11-A. 9) Open the Envelopes and take out the official ballots;

After the Voting Period: In the event that the ballots remain unclaimed after the close of voting on May 13, 2013 at 7:00 oclock in the evening Philippine time, the names of these voters, including the names of voters with returned mails received after the voting period, must be reported to the Commission through the COV. ARTICLE IX VOTING BY SEAFARERS Sec. 47. Procedures. The following voting procedures for seafarers shall be observed: 1) During the voting period, seafarers may vote at any Post adopting personal voting. However, in case of postal voting, they may vote only in Posts with international seaports as identified and recommended by the DFA-OVS. In Posts where personal voting is adopted, the Post shall assign a specific SBEI to conduct the voting for seafarers in addition to its regular land-based voters. For this purpose, said SBEI shall manage two (2) OVF No. 2. In Posts where postal voting is adopted, ballots for seafarers shall be distributed proportionately. These ballots shall be in the custody of the SBRCG of the Post for the entire voting period. The seafarer shall: 3.1) 3.2) 3.3) Personally claim a mailing packet at the Post; Accomplish the official ballot contained therein; and Submit the accomplished ballot to the SBRCG which shall then dispose the ballot in accordance with the procedures on postal voting.

10) Unfold the ballots face down and form separate piles of one hundred (100) ballots each, held together by rubber bands; and 11) Proceed with the counting of ballots. ARTICLE XIII PROCEDURE FOR COUNTING Sec. 56. Manner of counting. The SBEI shall: 1) 2) Clear the tables to be used for counting of all unnecessary writing paraphernalia; The Chairman, the Poll Clerk and the Third Member shall position themselves in such a way as to give the watchers and the public an unimpeded view of the ballot being read by the Chairman, as well as of the Overseas Voting Election Returns (OVF No. 9) and Tally Board (OVF No. 10) being simultaneously accomplished by the Poll Clerk and the Third Member, respectively. The watchers and the public shall not touch any of the said election documents; The Chairman shall take the ballots from the first pile one by one and read the names of the candidates voted for and the offices for which they are voted as well as the name of the party, organization or coalition voted for under the party-list system of representation, in the order in which they appear thereon; The Poll Clerk and the Third Member shall record by a vertical line in the election returns and in the tally board, every vote obtained by each candidate and party, organization or coalition participating under the party-list system of representation, as it is read. Every fifth vote shall be recorded by a diagonal line crossing the previous four vertical lines. The SBEI shall ensure that the entries on the first copy of the election returns are clearly impressed on the other copies. 5) After finishing the first pile of ballots, add and record the sum of votes obtained by each candidate and the party, organization or coalition participating under the party-list system of representation, immediately after the last tara on the election returns and on the tally board. In case of discrepancy between the election returns and the tally board, a recount shall be made. The ballots shall again be grouped together as before; The same procedure shall be followed with the succeeding piles of ballots. After all the ballots have been counted: (7.1) The members shall affix their initials after the last vote recorded or immediately after the name of the candidates or party, sectoral organization or coalition participating in the partylist system of representation who did not receive any votes; Add all the sub-totals; and Record, in words and in figures, the total number of votes obtained by each candidate and by each party, organization or coalition, participating under the party-list system, both in the election returns and the tally board.

II. The SBRCG shall: 1) 2) Ensure that the ballot box slits and the Ballot Receptacle are properly sealed; and Keep the Ballot Receptacle and the ballot box containing the accomplished ballots in a secured place for issuance the next day. 5.

COV shall give each Post conducting personal voting, and those conducting postal voting with identified international seaports, a soft copy of the CLOV and OVF No. 2-A for seafarers. For purposes of monitoring and recording: The SBEI/SBRCG shall, as the case may be, at the end of each voting day: 5.1) Prepare a list of the names of the seafarers who cast their votes; and E-mail the same to COV.

III. After voting on the last day of the voting period, the SBEI Chairman shall: 5.2) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Seal the ballot box slits using OVF No. 42; 6. Indicate on top of the ballot box the number of ballots contained therein; Obtain from the SBRCG the Ballot Receptacle; Retrieve from the Ballot Receptacle all remaining unused ballots and accomplish Part III.E of OVF No. 11; Tear the unused ballots in half lengthwise in the presence of the other members of SBEI and watchers, if any, and accomplish Part III. F of OVF No. 11; Place one half of the torn ballots inside OVF No. 16 and the other half in another OVF No. 16; Seal both envelopes with paper seals. These shall remain sealed unless the Commission orders otherwise; Require the Third Member to accomplish Parts III. E and III. F. of OVF No. 11 and place the same in corresponding envelopes. Seal the envelope containing the OVF No. 11 copy for the ballot box. The OVF No. 11 (copy for the Commission) shall not be sealed. Submit, together with the other members of the SBEI, the following to the SBRCG: 9.1) 9.2) 9.3) 9.4) 9.5) Sealed ballot box with accomplished ballots; CLOV; f. OVF No. 2-A; OVF No. 11 (Copy for the Commission); Ballot Receptacle containing the following: i. OVF No. 16; ii. OVF No. 11 (Copy for the Ballot Box); and iii. Other election forms, supplies and paraphernalia. ARTICLE VIII POSTAL VOTING Sec. 41. Preliminaries to postal voting. 1) The mailing packet shall contain the following: a. b. c. d. e. Official Ballot (OVF No. 6); Certified List of Candidates; Instructions to Voters; Official Ballot Envelope (OVF No. 45); and Paper Seals (OVF No. 12). h. i. g. 7. The COV shall, on a daily basis: 6.1) 6.2) Update its file on seafarers who already voted; and, E-mail the updates to all Posts. 4) 3)

The Posts upon receipt of the updates from the COV, indicate opposite the name of the seafarer in the OVF No. 2-A the date and place where he voted. ARTICLE X FIELD VOTING

Sec. 48. Guidelines. - The following guidelines are hereunder provided in the conduct of field voting: a. b. c. d. e. The host government allows such field voting; The conduct of field voting will not compromise the security, integrity and sanctity of the voting process; It will impact upon a significant number of registered overseas voters; Information on the different schedules of field voting shall be widely disseminated by the Post; Voting at the premises of the embassy/consulate will have to be continuing, notwithstanding the field voting that the Post may schedule; The Post, must submit, not later than March 13, 2013, a written request to the COV and must indicate therein the date, number of estimated overseas voters who will vote during the field voting and the costs thereof. Such request shall be subject to the approval of the Commission, through the COV Chairman, Provided, such request shall be favorably recommended by the DFA-OVS, and provided further, that the conduct thereof shall be with least expense on the part of the Commission or DFA-OVS; The SBEI/SBRCG for field voting shall be taken from the pool of SBEIs/SBRCGs earlier deputized by the Commission, through the COV Chairman. In cases where the Post has only one set of SBEI/SBRCG, it may recommend to the Commission to deputize an ad hoc SBEI/SBRCG that will conduct the field voting. There shall be no additional honoraria for the members of the SBRCG/SBEI, if they are taken from the pool; The SBEIs/SBRCGs must use a separate OVF No. 2 and OVF No. 2-A prepared for such purpose; and The pertinent provisions in Articles VII and VIII hereof, shall be observed. ARTICLE XI COMMON PROVISIONS ON COUNTING Sec. 49. Counting site. The counting of votes shall be conducted on site in the country where the votes were actually cast within the premises of the Posts, or in such other places as may be designated by the Commission. Sec. 50. Determination of number of SBEIs to conduct the counting of votes. On the basis of total number of voters who actually voted, the head of Post or his duly authorized representative, shall determine the number of SBEIs which will conduct the counting of votes at the rate of one (1) SBEI for every five hundred (500) ballots. In cases where the last ballot box shall contain less than five hundred (500) ballots, another SBEI shall be constituted and all the ballots shall be distributed equitably between/among them. In no case shall one SBEI count more than five hundred (500) ballots. The SBEIs for voting shall also act as SBEIs for counting. The Post shall, if necessary, activate additional SBEIs for counting not later than May 8, 2013 and immediately submit to the Commission, through the COV, the membership of the additional SBEIs for issuance of appointments and grant of honoraria. Sec. 51. Manner of counting. The counting of votes shall be conducted publicly and without interruption. Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, the SBEI shall not adjourn or postpone or delay the counting until it has been fully completed. Sec. 52. Start of counting. The counting of votes shall start immediately after the close of voting at 7:00 oclock in the evening of May 13, 2013, Philippine time. Sec. 53. Minutes of counting of votes. The SBEI shall accomplish in two (2) copies the Minutes of Counting (OVF No. 11-A) and record the act or data required therein as they occur or become available during the counting. Copies of the OVF No. 11-A must be signed, sealed in separate envelopes and distributed as follows: a) b) First copy to the Commission; and Second copy to be deposited inside the ballot box. ARTICLE XII PRELIMINARIES TO COUNTING Sec. 54. For personal voting. The following procedures shall be observed by the SBRCG and the SBEI in the presence of representatives/watchers of political parties and Filipino communities, if available, before the counting of votes: A. The SBRCG shall: 1) 2) 3) 4) Assign precinct number to the SBEI. Allocate, in accordance with the rate of distribution indicated in OVF No. 14-A, the accountable forms and supplies to be used in counting. Record, using OVF No. 14-A, the quantity and serial numbers of accountable forms and supplies to be issued to the SBEI. Issue to the SBEI : 4.1) 4.2) C. The ballot box/es containing the accomplished ballots; and, All forms and supplies indicated in OVF No. 14-A. 6) 7)

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The members shall accomplish the certification portion of the election returns and tally board. The watchers, if any, shall affix their signatures on every page of the election returns and the imprint of their right thumbmarks.

10) The Chairman shall publicly announce the total number of votes received by each candidate for Senator and party, sectoral organization or coalition participating in the party-list system of representation. 11) The Poll Clerk shall then immediately announce the posting of the second copy of the said election returns on a wall with sufficient lighting within the premises of the polling place and proceed to post the same in the presence of the other members of the board, the watchers and those present in the polling center. The copy of the election returns posted on the wall shall be open for public viewing at any time of the day for forty-eight (48) hours following its posting. Any person may view or capture an image of the election returns by means of any data capturing device such as, but not limited to cameras, at any time of the day for forty-eight (48) hours following its posting. After the prescribed period for posting, the Chairman of the SBEI shall collect the posted election returns and keep the same in his custody to be produced for image or data capturing as may be requested by any voter or for any lawful purpose as may be ordered by competent authority. 12) The SBEI shall fold each copy of the election returns, seal with a serially numbered paper seal, and place in its corresponding envelope. 13) The counted ballots shall be placed inside OVF No. 16 which shall be closed, signed, and sealed. The tally board, as accomplished and certified by the SBEI, shall not be changed or destroyed but shall be placed inside the ballot box/receptacle together with the envelope containing the counted ballots before submission to the SBRCG. 14) Distribute the envelopes containing the election returns in accordance with Sec. 60 hereof. Sec. 57. Rules for the appreciation of ballots. In the reading and appreciation of ballots, every ballot shall be presumed to be valid unless there is clear and good reason to justify its rejection. The SBEI shall observe the following rules, bearing in mind that the object of the election is to obtain the expression of the voters will: a) Where only the first name of a candidate or only his/her surname is written the vote for such candidate is valid, if there is no other candidate with the same first name or surname for the same office. Where the name of a party-list participant is incompletely written or not in the proper order as appearing in the certified list of parties, the vote for such party, if identifiable, is valid if there is no other party using the same. b) Where only the first name of a candidate is written on the ballot which when read, has sound similar to the surname of another candidate, the vote shall be counted in favor of the candidate with such surname. If there are two or more candidates with the same full name, first name or surname and one of them is the incumbent, and on the ballot is written only such full name, first name or surname, the vote shall be counted in favor of the incumbent. In case the candidate is a woman who uses her maiden or married surname or both and there is another candidate with the same surname, a ballot bearing only such surname shall be counted in favor of the candidate who is an incumbent. When two or more words are written on the same line on the ballot, all of which are the surnames of two or more candidates, the same shall not be counted for any of them, unless one is surname of an incumbent who has served for at least one year in which case it shall be counted in favor of the latter. When two or more words are written on different lines on the ballot all of which are the surnames of two or more candidates bearing the same surname for an office for which the law authorizes the election of more than one and there are the same number of such surnames written as there are candidates with that surname, the votes shall be counted in favor of all the candidates bearing the surname. e) When on the ballot is written a single word which is the first name of a candidate and which is at the same time the surname of his/her opponent, the vote shall be counted in favor of the latter. When two words are written on the ballot, one of which is the first name of a candidate and the other is the surname of his/her opponent, the vote shall not be counted for either. A name or surname incorrectly written which, when read, has a sound similar to the name or surname of a candidate when correctly written shall be counted in his/her favor. A name incorrectly written which, when read, has a sound similar to the name of a party-list participant, when correctly written shall be counted in its favor. h) When a name of a candidate appears in a space of the ballot for an office for which he is a candidate and in another space for which he is not a candidate, it shall be counted in his/ her favor for the office for which he is a candidate and the vote for the office for which he is not a candidate shall be considered as stray, except when it is used as a means to identify the voter, in which case, the whole ballot shall be void. When the name of a party appears in a space of the ballot for an office other than for the party list, it shall be considered stray but it shall not invalidate the whole ballot except when it is used as a means to identify the voter, in which case, the whole ballot shall be void. If the word or words written on the appropriate blank on the ballot is the identical name or surname or full name, as the case may be, of two or more candidates for the same office none of whom is an incumbent, the vote shall be counted in favor of that candidate to whose ticket belong all the other candidates voted for in the same ballot for the same constituency. i) j) When in a space in the ballot there appears a name of a candidate or party that is erased and another clearly written, the vote is valid for the latter. The erroneous initial of the first name which accompanies the correct surname of a candidate, the erroneous initial of the surname accompanying the correct first name of a candidate, or the erroneous middle initial of the candidates shall not annul the vote in favor of the latter. The fact that there exists another person who is not a candidate with the first name or surname of a candidate shall not prevent the adjudication of the vote of the latter. Ballots which contain prefixes such as Sir, Sr., Mr., Datu, Don, Ginoo, Hon., Gob., or suffixes like Hijo, Jr., Segundo, are valid. The use of the nicknames and appellations of affection and friendship, if accompanied by the first name or surname of the candidate, does not annul such vote, except when they were used as a means to identify the voter, in which case the whole ballot is invalid: Provided, That if the nickname used is unaccompanied by the name or surname of a candidate and it is the one by which he is generally or popularly known in the locality, the name shall be counted in favor of said candidate if there is no other candidate for the same office with the same nickname. Any vote containing initials only or which is illegible or which does not sufficiently identify the candidate for whom it is intended shall be considered as a stray vote but shall not invalidate the whole ballot. The initials of a party-list participant shall be considered valid, provided, that they are the same initials as appearing in the certified list of party-list participants. o) If on the ballot is correctly written the first name of a candidate but with a different surname, or the surname of the candidate is correctly written but with a different first name, the vote shall not be counted in favor of any candidate having such first name and/or surname but the ballot shall be considered valid for other candidates. Any ballot written with crayon, lead pencil, or in ink, wholly or in part, shall be valid. Where there are two or more candidates/parties voted for in an office for which the law authorizes the election of only one, the vote shall not be counted in favor of any of them, but this shall not affect the validity of the other votes therein. If the candidates voted for exceed the number of those to be elected, the ballot is valid, but the votes shall be counted only in favor of the candidates whose names were firstly written by the voter within the space provided for said office in the ballot until the authorized number is covered. Any vote in favor of a person who has not filed a certificate of candidacy or in favor of a candidate for an office for which he did not present himself shall be considered as a stray vote but it shall not invalidate the whole ballot. A vote cast for a party-list participant not entitled to be voted for shall not be counted. t) Ballots containing the name of a candidate or party-list participant printed and pasted on a blank space of the ballot or affixed thereto through any mechanical process are totally null and void. Circles, crosses or lines put on the spaces on which the voter has not voted shall be considered as signs to indicate his/her desistance from voting and shall not invalidate the ballot. Unless it should clearly appear that they have been deliberately put by the voter to serve as identification marks, commas, dots, lines, or hyphens between the first name and surname of a candidate, or in other parts of the ballot, traces of the letter T, J and other similar ones, the first letters or syllables or names which the voter does not continue, the use of two or more kinds of writing and unintentional or accidental flourishes, strokes or strains, shall not invalidate the ballot. Any ballot which clearly appears to have been filled by two distinct persons before it was deposited in the ballot box during the voting is totally null and void. Any vote cast in favor of a candidate or party who has been disqualified by final judgment shall be considered as stray and shall not be counted but it shall not invalidate the ballot.

2) The mailing packets shall be sent not later than March 13, 2013 by COV directly to the voters or to the Posts, through the SBRCG, where modified postal voting will be implemented. 3) The SBRCG shall receive from COV, via e-mail, not later than March 13, 2013, the following: 3.1) 3.2) 3.3) Mailing lists where the serial numbers of the ballots, paper seal and official ballot envelope assigned to the individual voter are reflected; OVF No. 2-A which contains the names of voters and the serial numbers of the ballots assigned to them; and Scanned copy of the application form of the voter concerned where his signature appears, in the absence of the signature of said voter in OVF No. 2-A.

Sec. 42. Procedures for sending mailing packets to the voters by the Post (Modified postal voting) Upon receipt of the mailing packets, the SBRCG shall: 1) 2) 3) Make an inventory of all the mailing packets; Verify the addresses of the voters; Post in conspicuous places in the embassy/consulate and in the website of the Post, the names of voters with instructions as to when, where and how they can claim their mailed ballots; or Inform the voter that his mailed ballot is available for pick-up or send the ballots directly to the voter.

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Sec. 43. Procedures for postal voting The voter shall: 1) Accomplish personally the ballot by writing the names of the candidates and the name, acronym or raffle number of the sectoral party/organization or coalition participating in the party-list system of representation, of his choice; Affix his right thumb mark on the ballot coupon which is located on the lower portion of the official ballot; Detach the ballot coupon and place it inside the Ballot Envelope; Fold the official ballot in such a way that its contents will not be seen and seal it with a paper seal; Place the accomplished ballot inside the Ballot Envelope and seal the same; Write his name and affix his signature on the upper left-hand corner of the Ballot Envelope;

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Failure to affix his signature shall invalidate his ballot. 7) Return the sealed Ballot Envelope personally or by mail to the Post on or before May 13, 2013. If mailed or delivered personally on May 13, 2013, it should be received by the Post on or before 7:00 oclock in the evening, Philippine time on the same date.

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The SBEI shall: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Sign OVF No. 14-A after verifying the quantity and serial numbers of accountable forms received from the SBRCG; Verify whether the physical condition of the ballot box containing the ballots to be counted has been preserved and note such fact in Part A. a. of OVF No.11-A; Proceed to the room where counting will be conducted and open the ballot box by removing the security tape; Take out from the ballot box the accomplished ballots; Count the ballots and compare the total number with the number indicated outside of the ballot box; If the number of ballots exceeds the total number indicated outside of the ballot box, return all the ballots into the ballot box and thoroughly mix the same. The Poll Clerk, with his back to the ballot box, shall publicly draw out as many ballots equal to the excess, place them in the OVF No. 16 and note such fact on Part I.2,I, of OVF No.11-A. If the number of ballots is less than the total number indicated outside the ballot box, note such fact in Part D of OVF No.11-A. 6) Take out the spoiled ballots if any, and the ballot coupons found inside ballot box compartment for valid ballots and place them inside OVF No. 16, and note such facts in Part I.1, I, of OVF No.11-A; Examine the ballots, whether there are: Ballots with undetached ballot coupons. The ballot coupons shall be removed and placed inside OVF No. 16. The number of ballots with undetached coupons should be indicated in Part I.3, I of OVF No. 11-A. The ballots shall be included in the pile of valid ballots. 8) Unfold the ballots face down, and form separate piles of one hundred (100) ballots each, held together by rubber bands and proceed to count the ballots in the manner prescribed under Article XII hereunder provided.

Sec. 44. Reception and verification of the ballot envelopes. The SBRCG shall: A. Reception procedures 1) 2) Assign a receptacle each for valid ballots, invalid ballots and questionable ballots; Receive and stamp on the face of the Ballot Envelope and opposite the name of the voter in the OVF No. 2-A, the date and time of receipt thereof, as it is delivered: 2.1) 2.2) If the Ballot Envelope is received at any time before May 13, 2013, proceed to the verification procedures. If the Envelope is received on May 13, 2013: 2.2.1) 2.2.2) B. Verification procedures 1) Ballot Envelope Verify if the Ballot Envelope is the official envelope provided by the COV. If not, place it in the receptacle for Invalid Ballots. If it is the official envelope, verify the signature appearing thereon. 2) Signature 2.1) If there is a signature but it is not identical to that appearing in OVF No. 2-A, indicate such fact on the Ballot Envelope and place the same inside the receptacle for Questionable Ballots; If there is a signature on the envelope but there is none in OVF No. 2-A, compare the signature with that appearing in the scanned application form of the voter. If it is not identical indicate such fact on the ballot envelope and place the same inside the receptacle for Questionable Ballots; If the signature appearing thereon is identical to that appearing in OVF No.2-A, or in the scanned application form of the voter, open the Ballot Envelope to determine whether it contains the ballot coupon and the official ballot. If there is no signature, place the Ballot Envelope inside the receptacle for Invalid Ballots; 7) Before 7:00 oclock in the evening Philippine time, proceed to the verification process; or After 7:00 oclock in the evening Philippine time, place the Ballot Envelope inside the receptacle for Invalid Ballots.

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Sec. 55. For postal voting. A. In the presence of representatives/watchers of political parties and Filipino communities, if any, the SBRCG shall: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Allocate in accordance with the rate of distribution indicated in OVF No. 14-A, the accountable forms and supplies to be used by each SBEI in counting. Record using OVF No. 14-A the quantity and serial numbers of accountable forms and supplies to be issued to the SBEI. Assign precinct number to each SBEI. Open the receptacles for Valid Ballots and Questionable Ballots and retrieve the ballot envelopes contained therein. Allocate the ballot envelopes containing Valid Ballots and Questionable Ballots equitably among the SBEIs. Place the ballot envelopes in separate ballot boxes, one for Valid Ballots and another for Questionable Ballots. Indicate in the ballot box, the number of ballots inside each ballot box. Issue to the SBEI: 8.1) Ballot boxes containing Valid Ballots and Questionable Ballot Envelopes; 8.2) OVF No.2-A; and, 8.3) All forms and supplies indicated in OVF No. 14-A. B. The SBEI upon receipt of the ballot boxes shall: 1) 2) 3) 4) Proceed to the room where counting will be conducted; Open first the ballot box containing the Questionable Ballots; Take out all the envelopes and segregate them according to the type of Questionable Ballots as indicated by the SBRCG; Count the envelopes and compare the total number with the number indicated outside of the ballot box. If the number of envelopes exceeds the total number indicated outside of the ballot box, return all the envelopes containing the ballots into the ballot box and thoroughly mix the same. The Poll Clerk, with his back to the ballot box, shall publicly draw out as many envelopes equal to the excess, place them in the Envelope for Excess Ballots, and note such fact in the OVF No.11-A. If the number of envelopes is less than the total number indicated outside the ballot box, note such fact in Part D of OVF No.11-A. 5) Proceed to the Verification Process for Questionable Ballots; A. Where the signature of the voter does not appear to be identical with that of OVF No.2-A. v) s) r) p) q) n)

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Ballot Coupon 3.1) If the ballot coupon is inside the Ballot Envelope, verify if its serial number is the same as that indicated in the OVF No. 2-A. If so, return the ballot coupon inside the Ballot Envelope and place the same in the receptacle for Valid Ballots. If not, indicate such fact on the Ballot Envelope, return the ballot coupon inside said Ballot Envelope, and place the same in the receptacle for Invalid Ballots. If the ballot coupon is not inside, indicate such fact on the Ballot Envelope, and place it inside the receptacle for Questionable Ballots;

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The accidental tearing or perforation of a ballot does not annul it. aa) ab) Failure to remove the detachable ballot coupon from a ballot does not annul such ballot. bb) When what is written on the ballot is the raffle number of the party list, the same shall be counted in favor of the party list to which such raffle number is assigned. cc) When what is written on the ballot is the acronym of the party-list or the correct party-list name but with a different raffle number, the acronym or party-list name shall prevail. dd) When two or more words or numbers are written on the same line on the ballot, all of which are the names, acronyms or raffle numbers of two or more party-lists, the same shall not be counted for any of them. p) o) prisoners in their custody who illegally orders or allows any prisoner detained in the national penitentiary, or the provincial, city or municipal jail to leave the premises thereof sixty days before and thirty days after the election. The municipal or city warden, the provincial warden, the keeper of the jail or the person or persons required by law to keep prisoners in their custody shall post in three conspicuous public places a list of the prisoners or detention prisoners under their care. Detention prisoners must be categorized as such. Use of public funds, money deposited in trust, equipment, facilities owned or controlled by the government for an election campaign. - Any person who uses under any guise whatsoever, directly or indirectly, 1) public funds or money deposited with, or held in trust by, public financing institutions or by government offices, banks, or agencies; 2) any printing press, radio, or television station or audio-visual equipment operated by the Government or by its divisions, sub-divisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations, or by the Armed Forces of the Philippines; or 3) any equipment, vehicle, facility, apparatus, or paraphernalia owned by the government or by its political subdivisions, agencies including government-owned or controlled corporations, or by the Armed Forces of the Philippines for any election campaign or for any partisan political activity. Deadly weapons. - Any person who carries any deadly weapon in the polling place and within a radius of one hundred meters thereof during the days and hours fixed by law for the registration of voters in the polling place, voting, counting of votes, or preparation of the election returns. However, in cases of affray, turmoil, or disorder, any peace officer or public officer authorized by the Commission to supervise the election is entitled to carry firearms or any other weapon for the purpose of preserving order and enforcing the law. Carrying firearms outside residence or place of business. - Any person who, although possessing a permit to carry firearms, carries any firearms outside his residence or place of business during the election period, unless authorized in writing by the Commission: Provided, That a motor vehicle, water or air craft shall not be considered a residence or place of business or extension hereof. This prohibition shall not apply to cashiers and disbursing officers while in the performance of their duties or to persons who by nature of their official duties, profession, business or occupation habitually carry large sums of money or valuables. r) Use of armored land, water or air craft. - Any person who uses during the campaign period, on the day before and on election day, any armored land, water or air craft, provided with any temporary or permanent equipment or any other device or contraption for the mounting or installation of cannons, machine guns and other similar high caliber firearms, including military type tanks, half trucks, scout trucks, armored trucks, of any make or model, whether new, reconditioned, rebuilt or remodelled: Provided, That banking or financial institutions and all business firms may use not more than two armored vehicles strictly for, and limited to, the purpose of transporting cash, gold bullion or other valuables in connection with their business from and to their place of business, upon previous authority of the Commission. Wearing of uniforms and bearing arms. - During the campaign period, on the day before and on election day, any member of security or police organization of government agencies, commissions, councils, bureaus, offices, or government-owned or controlled corporations, or privately-owned or operated security, investigative, protective or intelligence agencies, who wears his uniform or uses his insignia, decorations or regalia, or bears arms outside the immediate vicinity of his place of work: Provided, That this prohibition shall not apply when said member is in pursuit of a person who has committed or is committing a crime in the premises he is guarding; or when escorting or providing security for the transport of payrolls, deposits, or other valuables; or when guarding the residence of private persons or when guarding private residences, buildings or offices: Provided, further, That in the last case prior written approval of the Commission shall be obtained. The Commission shall decide all applications for authority under this paragraph within fifteen days from the date of the filing of such application. During the same period, and ending thirty days thereafter any member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, special, forces, home defense forces, barangay self-defense units and all other para-military units that now exist or which may hereafter be organized who wears his uniform or bears arms outside the camp, garrison or barracks to which he is assigned or detailed or outside their homes, in case of members of para-military units, unless 1) the President of the Philippines shall have given previous authority therefor, and the Commission notified thereof in writing, or 2) the Commission authorizes him to do so, which authority it shall give only when necessary to assist it in maintaining free, orderly and honest elections, and only after notice and hearing. All personnel of the Armed Forces authorized by the President or the Commission to bear arms or wear their uniforms outside their camps and all police and peace officers shall bear their true name, rank and serial number, if any, stitched in block letters on a white background on the left breast of their uniform, in letters and numbers of a clearly legible design at least two centimeters tall, which shall at all times remain visible and uncovered. During the election period, whenever the Commission finds it necessary for the promotion of free, orderly, honest and peaceful elections in a specific area, it shall confiscate or order the confiscation of firearms of any member or members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, police forces, home defense forces, barangay self-defense units, and all other para-military units that now exist, or which may hereafter be organized, or any member or members of the security or police organization, government ministries, commissions, councils, bureaus, offices, instrumentalities, or governmentowned or controlled corporations and other subsidiaries, or of any member or members of privately owned or operated security, investigative, protective or intelligence agencies performing identical or similar functions. t) A. The SBEI shall: 1) 2) Assemble the collapsible ballot box. Place the following documents inside the ballot box: 2.1) 2.2) 2.3) 2.4) 2.5) 2.6) 3) 4) Envelope containing the election returns, (Copy for the Ballot Box); Envelopes containing counted official ballots, excess/invalid/ spoiled/torn half of unused official ballots; Envelope containing the Minutes of Voting (Copy for the Ballot Box); Envelope containing the Minutes of Counting (Copy for the Ballot Box); Tally Board; and Envelopes used for postal voting u) Policemen and provincial guards acting as bodyguards or security guards. - During the campaign period, on the day before and on election day, any member of the city or municipal police force, any provincial or sub-provincial guard, any member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, special forces, home defense forces, barangay self-defense units and all other para-military units that now exist or which may hereafter be organized who acts as bodyguard or security guard of any public official, candidate or any other person, and any of the latter who utilizes the services of the former as bodyguard or security guard: Provided, That, after due notice and hearing, when the life and security of a candidate is in jeopardy, the Commission is empowered to assign at the candidates choice, any member of the Philippine Constabulary or the police force of any municipality within the province to act as his bodyguard or security guard in a number to be determined by the Commission but not to exceed three per candidate: Provided, however, That when the circumstances require immediate action, the Commission may issue a temporary order allowing the assignment of any member of the Philippine Constabulary or the local police force to act as bodyguard or security guard of the candidate, subject to confirmation or revocation. Organization or maintenance of reaction forces, strike forces, or other similar forces. - Any person who organizes or maintains a reaction force, strike force or similar force during the election period. The heads of all reaction forces, strike forces, or similar forces shall, not later than forty-five days before the election, submit to the Commission a complete list of all members thereof with such particulars as the Commission may require. v) Prohibition against release, disbursement or expenditure of public funds. - Any public official or employee including barangay officials and those of government-owned or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries, who, during forty-five days before a regular election and thirty days before a special election, releases, disburses or expends any public funds for: 1) Any and all kinds of public works, except the following: a) Maintenance of existing and/or completed public works project: Provided, That not more than the average number of laborers or employees already employed therein during the six-month period immediately prior to the beginning of the forty-five day period before election day shall be permitted to work during such time: Provided, further, That no additional laborers shall be employed for maintenance work within the said period of forty-five days; Work undertaken by contract through public bidding held, or by negotiated contract awarded, before the forty-five day period before election: Provided, That work for the purpose of this section undertaken under the so-called takay or paquiao system shall not be considered as work by contract; Payment for the usual cost of preparation for working drawings, specifications, bills of materials, estimates, and other procedures preparatory to actual construction including the purchase of materials and equipment, and all incidental expenses for wages of watchmen and other laborers employed for such work in the central office and field storehouses before the beginning of such period: Provided, That the number of such laborers shall not be increased over the number hired when the project or projects were commenced; and Emergency work necessitated by the occurrence of a public calamity, but such work shall be limited to the restoration of the damaged facility. cc) 3.

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Any person who, being ineligible for appointment as member of any board of election inspectors or board of canvassers, accepts an appointment to said body, assumes office, and actually serves as a member thereof, or any of public officer or any person acting in his behalf who appoints such ineligible person knowing him to be ineligible. Any person who, in the presence or within the hearing of any board of election inspectors or board of canvassers during any of its meetings, conducts himself in such a disorderly manner as to interrupt or disrupt the work or proceedings to the end of preventing said body from performing its functions, either partly or totally. Any public official or person acting in his behalf who relieves any member of any board of election inspectors or board of canvassers or who changes or causes the change of the assignments of any member of said board of election inspectors or board of canvassers without authority of the Commission.

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Sec. 58. Preparation of overseas voting election returns and tally board. 1) The SBEIs shall prepare in their own handwriting the election returns and the tally board simultaneously with the counting of the votes in their respective counting areas. The election returns shall be prepared in seven (7) copies. The Chairman shall strictly ensure that all the following data are entered in the election returns: 2.1) 2.2) Name of country/ies where the embassy, consulate or foreign service establishment have consular jurisdiction; and Total number of: 2.2.1) Ballots received; 2.2.2) Ballots found in the ballot box; and 2.2.3) Spoiled ballots. Sec. 59. Alteration and correction in the overseas voting election returns. Before the announcement of the results of the election, the SBEI may, on its own, make any correction or alteration in the election returns, provided, that all the members thereof duly initial the corrections or alterations. After announcement of the results of the election in the polling place, the SBEI shall not make any alteration or amendment in any of the copies of the election returns. ARTICLE XIV POST COUNTING PROCEDURES Sec. 60. Distribution of overseas voting election returns. The copies of the election returns contained in each corresponding envelope shall be distributed as follows: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) The first copy shall be delivered to the Special Board of Canvassers; The second copy, to be posted on a wall within the premises of the polling place; The third copy, to the Commission, through the ERSD; The fourth copy to a citizens arm authorized by the Commission to conduct an unofficial count; The fifth copy to the to the dominant majority party as determined by the Commission in accordance with law; The sixth copy dominant minority party as determined by the Commission in accordance with law; and The seventh copy shall be deposited inside the compartment of the ballot box for valid ballots. s)

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Under R.A. 9189, Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003 1) For any officer or employee of the Philippine government to influence or attempt to influence any person covered by the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003 to vote or not to vote, for a particular candidate. For any person to deprive any person of any rights secured under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003, or to give false information as to his/her name, address, or period of residence for the purpose of establishing his/her eligibility or ineligibility to register or vote under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003; or to conspire with another person for the purpose of encouraging the giving of false information in order to establish the eligibility or ineligibility of any individual to register or vote under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003; or to pay, or offer to pay, or to accept payment either for applications to vote in absentia or for voting. For any person to tamper with the ballot, the mail containing the ballots for overseas voters, the Overseas Voting Election Returns, including the destruction, mutilation and manipulation thereof. For any person to steal, destroy, conceal, mutilate or alter any record, document or paper as required for purposes of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003. For any person who, being ineligible for appointment as member of the SBRCG, accepts an appointment to said group, assumes office, and actually serves as member thereof, or any public officer or any person acting in his behalf who appoints such ineligible person knowing him to be ineligible. For any deputized agent to refuse without justifiable ground, to serve or continue serving, or to comply with his/her sworn duties after acceptance of his/her appointment. Failure to the Chairman of the SBEI to authenticate the ballot; For any public officer or employee who shall cause the preparation, printing, distribution of information materials, or post the same in websites without prior approval of the Commission. For any public officer or employee to cause the transfer, promotion, extension, recall of any member of the foreign service corps, including members of attached agencies, or otherwise cause the movement of any such member from his/her current post or position one (1) year before and three (3) months after the day of elections, without securing prior approval of the Commission. For any person who, after being deputized by the Commission to undertake activities in connection with the implementation of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003, shall campaign for or assist, in whatever manner, candidates in the election; For any person who is not a citizen of the Philippines to participate, by word or deed, directly or indirectly through qualified organizations/associations, in any manner and at any stage of the Philippine political process abroad, including participation in the campaign and elections.

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B. The SBRCG shall: 1) Keep in a secured place the ballot boxes together with envelopes containing Minutes of Voting and Minutes of Counting (Copies for the Commission) until further instructions from the Commission. After completion of the counting of votes, keep and retain at the Posts all used and unused forms, supplies and paraphernalia as submitted by the SBEIs including unclaimed ballots and returned mails for postal voting, until further instructions from the Commission. ARTICLE XV PRINTING AND TRANSMITTAL OF BALLOTS AND OTHER ELECTION FORMS Sec. 63. Printing of ballots and other election forms. - The COV shall, through the Committee on Printing of the Commission, cause the printing of all accountable forms including the official ballots for the overseas voters not later than February 15, 2013. Non-accountable forms may be downloadable from the COV website for reproduction purposes. Security markings shall be used in the printing of the official ballots and the quantity to be printed shall be based on the total number of registered overseas voter. The accredited major political parties, citizens arms and accredited Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) organizations shall be entitled to one representative/watcher at any given time in all phases of printing, preparation of all mailing packets, transmittal thereof, and casting of ballots abroad. ARTICLE XVI ELECTION OFFENSES/PROHIBITED ACTS Sec. 64. Election offenses/ prohibited acts.I. Under Sec. 261 of B.P. 881 a) Vote-buying and vote-selling. 1) Any person who gives, offers or promises money or anything of value, gives or promises any office or employment, franchise or grant, public or private, or makes or offers to make an expenditure, directly or indirectly, or cause an expenditure to be made to any person, association, corporation, entity, or community in order to induce anyone or the public in general to vote for or against any candidate or withhold his vote in the election, or to vote for or against any aspirant for the nomination or choice of a candidate in a convention or similar selection process of a political party. Any person, association, corporation, group or community who solicits or receives, directly or indirectly, any expenditure or promise of any office or employment, public or private, for any of the foregoing considerations. w)

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Prohibition against construction of public works, delivery of materials for public works and issuance of treasury warrants and similar devices. - During the period of forty-five days preceding a regular election and thirty days before a special election, any person who a) undertakes the construction of any public works, except for projects or works exempted in the preceding paragraph; or b) issues, uses or avails of treasury warrants or any device undertaking future delivery of money, goods or other things of value chargeable against public funds. Suspension of elective provincial, city, municipal or barangay officer. - The provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding during the election period, any public official who suspends, without prior approval of the Commission, any elective provincial, city, municipal or barangay officer, unless said suspension will be for purposes of applying the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in relation to the suspension and removal of elective officials; in which case the provisions of this section shall be inapplicable. On voting: 1) 2) 3) Any person who votes more than once in the same election, or who, not being a registered voter, votes in an election. Any person who votes in substitution for another whether with or without the latters knowledge and/or consent. Any person who, not being illiterate or physically disabled, allows his ballot to be prepared by another, or any person who prepares the ballot of another who is not illiterate or physically disabled, with or without the latters knowledge and/or consent. Any person who avails himself of any means of scheme to discover the contents of the ballot of a voter who is preparing or casting his vote or who has just voted. Any voter who, in the course of voting, uses a ballot other than the one given by the board of election inspectors or has in his possession more than one official ballot. Any person who places under arrest or detains a voter without lawful cause, or molests him in such a manner as to obstruct or prevent him from going to the polling place to cast his vote or from returning home after casting his vote, or to compel him to reveal how he voted. Any member of the board of election inspectors charged with the duty of reading the ballot during the counting of votes who deliberately omits to read the vote duly written on the ballot, or misreads the vote actually written thereon or reads the name of a candidate where no name is written on the ballot. Any member of the board of election inspectors charged with the duty of tallying the votes in the tally board or sheet, election returns or other prescribed form who deliberately fails to record a vote therein or records erroneously the votes as read, or records a vote where no such vote has been read by the chairman. Any member of a board of election inspectors who has made possible the casting of more votes than there are registered voters.

Any and all other persons or individuals determined to be in conspiracy or in connivance with the members of the SBEIs or SBOCs involved, shall be meted the same penalty of life imprisonment. Sec. 65. Penalties. Any person found guilty of committing any of the prohibited acts enumerated in the immediately preceding Sections, except those enumerated in paragraphs IV of Section 64, shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than one (1) year but not more than six (6) years and shall not be subject to probation. In addition, the guilty party shall be sentenced to suffer disqualification to hold public office and deprivation of the right of suffrage. The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person found guilty of tampering with the ballot, the mail containing the ballots for overseas voters, the Overseas Voting Election Returns, including the destruction, mutilation and manipulation thereof, without the benefit of the operation of the Indeterminate Sentence Law. If the offender is a public officer or a candidate, the penalty shall be prision mayor in its maximum period. In addition, the offender shall be sentenced to suffer perpetual disqualification to hold public office and deprivation of his/her right to vote. The penalty of imprisonment of not less than one year shall be imposed on any immigrant and permanent resident who does not resume residence in the Philippines as stipulated in his/her affidavit within three (3) years after the approval of his/her registration under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003 and yet vote in the next elections. In addition to the removal of his/her name from the National Registry of Overseas Voters, he/she shall be permanently disqualified to vote in absentia and his/her passport shall be stamped not allowed to vote. ARTICLE XVII ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Sec. 66. Assistance from government agencies. - a) All government offices, particularly the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Labor & Employment, Department of Transportation and Communications, Philippine Postal Corporation, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Commission on Overseas Filipinos, the Foreign Service Institute, the Social Security System and other government agencies concerned with the welfare of Filipino overseas shall, to the extent compatible with their primary responsibilities, assist and give the Commission the fullest support in the implementation of the Overseas Voting Act of 2003. b) The One Country Team Approach provided under Republic Act No. 8042 (Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995), as enunciated under Executive Order No. 74, series of 1993, shall apply in the implementation of the Overseas Voting Act of 2003 insofar as it does not conflict with the constitutional mandate of the Commission to have exclusive charge of the enforcement, administration and implementation of elections laws. ARTICLE XVIII CONCLUDING PROVISIONS Sec. 67. Access to official records and documents. Subject to the pertinent provisions of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003 and these Rules, any person shall have the right to access and/ or copy at his/her expense all registration records, voters lists and other official records and documents, subject to payment of prescribed charges. Sec. 68. Security measures to safeguard the secrecy and sanctity of the ballots. In the interest of transparency, all necessary and practicable measures shall be adopted to allow representation of the candidates, accredited major political parties, accredited citizens arms and non-government organizations to assist, and observe in all stages of the electoral exercise to prevent any and all forms of fraud and coercion and ensure free, honest, orderly peaceful and credible election. Sec. 69. Applicability of other election laws. The pertinent provisions of the Omnibus Election Code, as amended and other election laws, which are not in conflict with the provisions of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003 shall remain in full force, and shall have suppletory application of these Rules. Sec. 70. Enforcement and administration by the Commission. The Commission, for the purpose of ensuring honest, orderly, peaceful and free elections abroad, shall have exclusive charge of the enforcement, administration and implementation of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003. Sec. 71. Dissemination. The Education and Information Department shall cause the publication of this Resolution in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines and to furnish the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Transportation and Communications, Philippine Postal Corporation, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Commission on Overseas Filipinos, the Foreign Service Institute, the Social Security System and other government agencies concerned with the welfare of Filipinos overseas. Sec. 72. Effectivity. These General Instructions shall take effect immediately after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines. SO ORDERED.

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Threats, intimidation, terrorism, use of fraudulent device or other forms of coercion. - Any person who, directly or indirectly, threatens, intimidates or actually causes, inflicts or produces any violence, injury, punishment, damage, loss or disadvantage upon any person or persons or that of the immediate members of his family, his honor or property, or uses any fraudulent device or scheme to compel or induce the registration or refraining from registration of any voter, or the participation in a campaign or refraining or desistance from any campaign, or the casting of any vote or omission to vote, or any promise of such registration, campaign, vote, or omission therefrom. Coercion of election officials and employees. - Any person who, directly or indirectly, threatens, intimidates, terrorizes or coerces any election official or employee in the performance of his election functions or duties. Appointment of new employees, creation of new position, promotion, or giving salary increases. - During the period of forty-five days before a regular election and thirty days before a special election, 1) Any head, official or appointing officer of a government office, agency or instrumentality, whether national or local, including government-owned or controlled corporations, who appoints or hires any new employee, whether provisional, temporary or casual, or creates and fills any new position, except upon prior authority of the Commission. The Commission shall not grant the authority sought unless, it is satisfied that the position to be filled is essential to the proper functioning of the office or agency concerned, and that the position shall not be filled in a manner that may influence the election. As an exception to the foregoing provisions, a new employee may be appointed in case of urgent need: Provided, however, That notice of the appointment shall be given to the Commission within three days from the date of the appointment. Any appointment or hiring in violation of this provision shall be null and void. 2) Any government official who promotes, or gives any increase of salary or remuneration or privilege to any government official or employee, including those in government-owned or controlled corporations.

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10) Any person who, for the purpose of disrupting or obstructing the election process or causing confusion among the voters, propagates false and alarming reports or information or transmits or circulates false orders, directives or messages regarding any matter relating to the printing of official ballots, the postponement of the election, the transfer of polling place or the general conduct of the election. 11) Any person who, without legal authority, destroys, substitutes or takes away from the possession of those having legal custody thereof, or from the place where they are legally deposited, any election form or document or ballot box which contains official ballots or other documents used in the election. 12) Any person having legal custody of the ballot box containing the official ballots used in the election who opens or destroys said box or removes or destroys its contents without or against the order of the Commission or who, through his negligence, enables any person to commit any of the aforementioned acts, or takes away said ballot box from his custody. 13) Any member of the board of election inspectors who knowingly uses ballots other than the official ballots, except in those cases where the use of emergency ballots is authorized. 14) Any public official who neglects or fails to properly preserve or account for any ballot box, documents and forms received by him and kept under his custody. 15) Any person who reveals the contents of the ballot of an illiterate or disabled voter whom he assisted in preparing a ballot. 16) Any person who, without authority, transfers the location of a polling place. 17) Any person who, without authority, prints or causes the printing of any ballot or election returns that appears as official ballots or election returns or who distributes or causes the same to be distributed for use in the election, whether or not they are actually used. 18) Any person who, without authority, keeps, uses or carries out or causes to be kept, used or carried out, any official ballot or election returns or printed proof thereof, type-form mould, electro-type printing plates and any other plate, numbering machines and other printing paraphernalia being used in connection with the printing of official ballots or election returns. 19) Any official or employee of any printing establishment or of the Commission or any member of the committee in charge of the printing of official ballots or election returns who causes official ballots or election returns to be printed in quantities exceeding those authorized by the Commission or who distributes, delivers, or in any manner disposes of or causes to be distributed, delivered, or disposed of, any official ballot or election returns to any person or persons not authorized by law or by the Commission to receive or keep official ballots or election returns or who sends or causes them to be sent to any place not designated by law or by the Commission. 20) Any person who, through any act, means or device, violates the integrity of any official ballot or election returns before or after they are used in the election. 21) Any person who removes, tears, defaces or destroys any certified list of candidates posted inside the voting booths during the hours of voting. 22) Any person who holds or causes the holding of an election on any other day than that fixed by law or by the Commission, or stops any election being legally held. 23) Any person who deliberately blurs his fingerprint in the voting record. bb) Common to all boards of election inspectors and boards of canvassers: 1. Any member of any board of election inspectors or board of canvassers who deliberately absents himself from the meetings of said body for the purpose of obstructing or delaying the performance of its duties or functions. Any member of any board of election inspectors or board of canvassers who, without justifiable reason, refuses to sign and certify any election form required by this Code or prescribed by the Commission although he was present during the meeting of the said body.

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Transfer of officers and employees in the civil service. - Any public official who makes or causes any transfer or detail whatever of any officer or employee in the civil service including public school teachers, within the election period except upon prior approval of the Commission. Intervention of public officers and employees. - Any officer or employee in the civil service, except those holding political offices; any officer, employee, or member or the Armed Forces of the Philippines, or any police force, special forces, home defense forces, barangay self-defense units and all other para-military units that now exist or which may hereafter be organized who, directly or indirectly, intervenes in any election campaign or engages in any partisan political activity, except to vote or to preserve public order, if he is a peace officer. Undue influence. - It is unlawful for any person to promise any office or employment, public or private, or to make or offer to make an expenditure, directly or indirectly, or to cause an expenditure to be made to any person, association, corporation or entity, which may induce anyone or the public in general either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any candidate in any election or any aspirant for the nomination or selection of an official candidate in a convention of a political party. It is likewise unlawful for any person, association, corporation or community, to solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, any expenditure or promise or any office, or employment, public or private, for any of the foregoing considerations. Unlawful electioneering. - It is unlawful to solicit votes or undertake any propaganda on the day of registration before the board of election inspectors and on the day of election, for or against any candidate or any political party within the polling place and with a radius of thirty meters thereof. Prohibition against dismissal of employees, laborers, or tenants. - No employee or laborer shall be dismissed, nor a tenant be ejected from his landholdings for refusing or failing to vote for any candidate of his employer or landowner. Any employee, laborer or tenant so dismissed or ejected shall be reinstated and the salary or wage of the employee or laborer, or the share of the harvest of the tenant, shall be restored to the aggrieved party upon application to the proper court. Appointment or use of special policemen, special agents, confidential agents or the like. During the campaign period, on the day before and on election day, any appointing authority who appoints or any person who utilizes the services of special policemen, special agents, confidential agents or persons performing similar functions; persons previously appointed as special policemen, special agents, confidential agents or persons performing similar functions who continue acting as such, and those who fail to turn over their firearms, uniforms, insignias and other badges of authority to the proper officer who issued the same. At the start of the aforementioned period, the barangay chairman, municipal mayor, city mayor, provincial governor, or any appointing authority shall submit to the Commission a complete list of all special policemen, special agents, confidential agents or persons performing similar functions in the employ of their respective political subdivisions, with such particulars as the Commission may require.

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LUCENITO N. TAGLE Commissioner

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Illegal release of prisoners before and after election. - The Director of the Bureau of Prisons, any provincial warden, the keeper of the jail or the person or persons required by law to keep

CHRISTIAN ROBERT S. LIM Commissioner

MARIA GRACIA CIELO M. PADACA Commissioner

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Republic of the Philippines ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City JANUARY 18, 2013

IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE POWER PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (PPSA) ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN (I) EACH OF DON ORESTES ROMUALDEZ ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (DORELCO), LEYTE IV ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (LEYECO IV), SAMAR II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (SAMELCO II) AND (II) GNPOWER MARIVELES COAL PLANT LTD. CO. (GMCP), WITH PRAYER FOR A PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY DON ORESTES ROMUALDEZ ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, LEYTE IV ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (DORELCO), (LEYECO IV), SAMAR II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (SAMELCO II) AND GNPOWER MARIVELES COAL PLANT LTD. CO. (GMCP), Applicants. x---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------x

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TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Notice is hereby given that on November 27, 2012, the Don Orestes RomualdezElectric Cooperative, Inc. (DORELCO), Leyte IV Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LEYECO IV), Samar II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SAMELCO II) and GNPowerMariveles Coal Plant Ltd. Co. (GMCP) filed a Joint Applicationfor the approval of their Power Purchase and Sale Agreement (PPSA). In the said application, DORELCO, LEYECO IV, SAMELCO II and GMCP alleged, among others, that: 1. 2. 3. The applicant distribution utilities (DUs) are electric cooperatives duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines; GMCP owns and will operate a 2 x 300 MW clean pulverized coal-fired electric power generation facility currently under construction near Mariveles, Bataan, for the purpose of supplying its customers with environmentally clean electric power commencing in early 2013; In view of the anticipated insufficient supply of power in 2013 as projected by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the expiration of the Power Supply Contracts (PSC) that was entered into by the applicant DUs, they started solicitation process of acquiring a long-term power supply contract in order to provide a continuous and reliable source of power to their member- consumers; After a careful evaluation of the proposals, their respective managements and Board of Directors of the applicant DUs declaredthe proposals of GMCP acceptable and recommended the awarding of the the Power Purchase and Sale Agreement (PPSA) to GMCP. The respective copies of the sworn statement detailing the selection process of the applicant DUs are included in the instant application; As a result, applicant DUs entered into a PPSA with GMCP on November 5, 2012, whereby the latter agreed to provide the power requirements of the applicant DUs commencing in early 2013; They submitted several documents in support of the instant application and in compliance with the pre-filing requirements of the Commission pursuant to Section 2, Rule 20 of the Commissions Rules of Practice and Procedure and Resolution No. 38, Series of 2006; Under the said PPSA, GMCPs Purchased Power Rate (Contract Price) is the price in US Dollars (as adjusted in accordance with Schedule 1 of the PPSA) to be paid individually by the applicant DUs for the purchase of the electric capacity. The said Contract Price comprised of relevant Capacity Fee and Energy Fee that may be paid in Philippine Peso (PhP); The Capacity Fee is the component of the Contract Price allocated to pay for the cost, as well as the operations and maintenance of the power plant and may be adjusted from time to time based on the individual Capacity Factor applicant DUs; The Energy Fee is also a component of the Contract Price allocated to pay for the coal, including government charges, and may be adjusted from time to time due to changes in the delivered price of Coal; Shown below is the calculation of the GMCP Contract Price In a particular billing period:Contract Price = Capacity Fee + Energy Fee The rate determination of the subject PPSAs to applicant DUss consumers are as follows: DORELCO

Republic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION 2nd St., Port Area, Manila

For fast ad results, please call 659-4830 local 303 or 6594803

DPWH ROAD REPAIR ADVISORY

The public is informed on the following concrete reblocking and road repair to be undertaken on January 18 (10 PM) to January 21 (4 AM) , 2013. Expect traffic build-up/congestion. Please take alternate routes.
NAME of ROADS/LIMITS 1.Mindanao Ave., Quezon City (southbound) Road 8 to North Ave (2nd lane) 2. Congressional Ave., Quezon City (eastbound) Virginia St. to Visayas Ave. (2nd lane) 3. Ortigas Ave., Pasig City Green Meadow to Tiendesitas DPWH OFFICE TEL. NOS. QCFED 431-4597 to 98 DE ROSELLER A. TOLENTIONO (0906) 479-1800 FMMED 641-2378 DE ROBERTO P. NICOLAS (0917) 516-0007 TMMED 293-2739 DE MARLO B. CORREA (0917) 531-6020

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SUPPLIERS Supplier 1A Supplier 1B TOTAL SUPPLIERS GMCP Supplier 1B TOTAL

B. LEYECO IV

Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity 1,460,000 3,585,462 5,045,462 Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity (kWh) 1,460,000 3,585,462 5,045,462

Percent Share (%) 28.94% 71.06% 100% Percent Share (%) 28.94% 71.06% 100%

2013 Average Rate (P/kWh)

Weighted Average Rate (P/ kWh) 4.2085 4.5756 2013 Average Rate (P/kWh) 3.9635 4.5756 4.4694

4. Mac Arthur Hi-way Valenzuela City Poblacion Road to Valenzuela City Hall (outer lane going to Malanday)

Resulting Capacity Factor (%) 100% -

Weighted Average Rate (P/kWh) 4.3985

For any concern, complaint, suggestion, recommendation, observation, please call 165-02; or (02) 536-3477 or text DPWH (space) message then send to 2920. Thank you.

SUPPLIERS Supplier 1A Supplier 1B TOTAL SUPPLIERS GMCP Supplier 1B TOTAL

C. SAMELCO II

Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity 3,596,121 1,135,184 4,731,306 Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity (kWh) 3,596,121 1,135,184 4,731,306

Percent Share (%) 76.01% 23.99% 100% Resulting Capacity Factor (%) 98% -

2013 Average Rate (P/kWh) 4.2261 5.3101

Weighted Average Rate (P/ kWh) 4.4862 Weighted Average Rate (P/kWh) 4.3105

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION Department of Public Works and Highways 2nd St., Port Area, Manila Tel. Nos. (02)304-3713; 304-3620; 304-3700 (Sgd.) REYNALDO G. TAGUDANDO Regional Director
(MST-JAN. 18, 2013)

Percent Share (%) 76.01% 23.99% 100%

2013 Average Rate (P/kWh) 3.9950 5.3101

SUPPLIERS Supplier 1A Supplier 1B TOTAL SUPPLIERS GMCP Supplier 1B TOTAL Notes:

Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity 3,638,562 1,550,799 2,704,786 Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity (kWh) 3,638,562 1,550,799 2,704,786

Percent Share (%) 70.12% 29.88% 100% Resulting Capacity Factor (%) 99% -

2013 Average Rate (P/kWh) 4.2124 5.0908

Weighted Average Rate (P/ kWh) 4.4749 Weighted Average Rate (P/kWh) 4.3119

Department of Public Works and Highways

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR Region V Legazpi City

Republic of the Philippines

Percent Share (%) 70.12% 29.88% 100%

2013 Average Rate (P/kWh) 3.9799 5.0908

INVITATION TO BID
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Region V, Rawis, Legazpi City, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following contract(s): 13F00012 Const./Widening/Upgrading/Rehab. Of Access Roads to Declared Tourism Destination a.) Labo-Tulay na Lupa Road Contract Location: Labo, Camarines Norte Scope of Work: . Road Source of Fund: GAA CY 2013 Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P73,499,257.56 Contract Duration: 240 cd Cost of Bidding Documents: P50,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13F00013 Road Upgrading of Lagonoy-Presentacion Road, Camarines Sur Contract Location: Camarines Sur Scope of Work: Road Source of Fund: GAA CY 2013 Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P110,316,485.75 Contract Duration: 200 cd Cost of Bidding Documents: P 50,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13F00014 Upgrading of Catanduanes Circumferential Road (Intermittent Sections), Contract Location: Catanduanes Scope of Work: Road Source of Fund: GAA CY 2013 Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P71,726,643.86 Contract Duration: 160 cd Cost of Bidding Documents: 50,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations and applicable DPWH Department Orders/Memoranda. To bid for this contract, a contractor must download the bid documents and pay the non-refundable amount stated above for the bid documents at the cashier of any DPWH Office on or before the deadline and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/ fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline of the receipt of payment for bid documents. The DPWH POCW-Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:
1. Pre-Bid Conference January 25, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. 2. Receipt of Bids & Presentation of Deadline: until 10:00AM of February 6, 2013 Original Official Receipt of Payment for Bid Documents (Project 2013 Specific) 5. Openinq of Bids 10:01AM of February 6, 2013

1. Analyses and simulations are based on individual applicant DUs projected 2013 hourly load profile using growth from DDP; 2. Supplier 1A and 1Bs rates are based on NPCs Visayas Grid Time-of-USE (TOU) Rate including Deferred Accounting Adjustment (DAA) and Automatic Cost Adjustment. 3. GMCP rate is based on (i) Capacity fee at Resulting Capacity Factor; (ii) November 14 coal and shipping prices; (iii) November 1-14, 2012 FOREX; (iv) exclusive of VAT and Prompt Payment Discount (PPD)

Allegations in Support of Their Prayer for the Immediate Issuance of a Provisional Authority 12. The operation by GMCP of its Facility is a concrete step in averting a power crisis that could hit the Luzon Grid by 2013 onwards. In fact, as stated in a published news article, the DOE has urged distribution utilities, large industrial and commercial users to help in facilitating investments in new capacity by firming up and indicating their energy requirements and by signing up for bilateral contracts with power providers to provide stable market. GMCP is one of the first committed major projects since 2001 that can support the additional capacity needed by Luzon and Visayas Grids; As shown in the Market Operations Update by the WESM held onFebruary 15, 2011, numerous price spikes occurred, particularly during the first half of the year, due to the increased demand and tight supply condition in 2010. It is worth to note that the Commission has taken cognizant of the integration of the Luzon and Visayas Grids in its Orders and Decisions on the application of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC). Moreover, the DOE has officially declared the commercial operation if the WESM in the Visayas Grid and its integration with theLuzon Grid in its Circular No. 2010-11-0012. Further, in PEMCs letter to GMCP dated August 6, 2012, it affirmed that; a. b. 16. 17. 18. GMCP, as generator and Trading Participant from the Luzon Grid, may be allowed to declare bilateral contract quantitiesto a customer from the Visayas Grid; and The transfer of energy via High Voltage Direct Connect (HVDC) from Luzon to the Visayas Grid and vice- versa shall not, in any way, hinder the financial contract between Luzon suppliers and Visayas customers;

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GMCP as it is first in the market has achieved its financial closing and is now nearing the completion of the construction of its facilities; It is in this context that the applicant DUs and GMCP pray that a provisional authority be immediately issued in order that there will be security of supply for the applicant DUs and for GMCP to be able to address the expected power short-fall in 2013; The early grant of a provisional authority is as important, if not more important than the final approval of the subject PPSA, considering the timeliness involved before the start of the facilities commercial operations. At this point, the immediate issuance of a provisional authority would be critical both to the project proponent and to the distribution utilities, which have signed similar individual PPSAs considering the supply risk and resultant market price expected in the event that GMCP fails to complete the regulatory requirements under its financing arrangements and the subject PPSA; It is also worth noting that the subject PPSAs are on the same terms and conditions as the PPSAas approved by the Commission for GMCP and its fourteen (14) distribution utility customers; If provisional approval is not granted, applicant DUs will be constrained to sourc its power supply or additional requirements from WESM, and their customers will be exposed to a bigger risk of the volatility of the rates in the WESM, to the detriment and prejudice of the latter; There is an urgent need for the immediate issuance of a provisional authority of the instant application so that there will be a continuous supply and no unecessary disruption of power supply of the applicant DUs. The subject PPSA will enable the applicant DUs and its end users withinits franchise area to enjoy the competitive power rates that GMCP has offered and avoid being exposed to a bigger risk of the volatility of the rates in WESM; They have agreed to execute an Interim Supply Agreement pedingpending approval of the subject PPSAs and that the interim supply shall commence as soon as GMCP is commercially available at the WESM and each of the applicant DUs existing supply agreements have expired; The instant application is likewise jointly filed by them in line with DOE Circular No. 2003-12-22 By way of emphasis, the Commissions Resolution No. 21, Series of 2005 of the Commissiondated October 19, 2005 had directsed all distribution utilitieDUs to entersureintoenter into future bilateral power supply contracts with power producers to be subjected to a review by the approval of the Commission Public welfare, the Luzon-wide consumers in particular, necessity and interest demand the immediate approval of the instant application as this will help meet the forecasted capacity shortage in the Luzon Grid by early 2013; and They pray that the PPSA be provisionally approved by the Commission pending hearingand authorize the parties to implement the same upon the firt billing period ending on February 25, 2013, and that after due notice and hearing, the samebe made permanent including the rates set forth in the instant application.

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Prospective bidders shall present their ORIGINAL OFFICIAL RECEIPT OF PAYMENT for Bid Documents, project specific, to the BAC Secretariat of this Office before the deadline stated above for inclusion in the list of contractors for eligibility processing. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid security in the form with the following schedule:
Form Minimum amount in % of ABC two percent (2%) Cash, Cashiers/Managers Check, Bank Draft/Guarantee confirmed by a Universal or Commercial Bank or Irrevocable Letter of Credit five percent (5%) Surety bond callable upon demand issued by a surety or insurance company duly certified by the Insurance Commission as authorized to issue such security Any combination of the foregoing Proportionate to share of form with respect to total amount of security Bid Securing Declaration that is an undertaking which states, among others, that the bidder shall enter into contract with the procuring entity and furnish the required performance security within ten (10) calendar days, or less, as indicated in the Bidding Documents, from receipt of the Notice of Award, and committing to pay the corresponding fine and be suspended for a period of time from being qualified to participate in any government procurement activity in the event it violates any of the conditions stated therein as required in the guidelines issued by the GPPB.

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The Commission has set the instant application for jurisdictional hearing,expository presentation, pre-trial conference and evidentiary hearing onthe following dates and venues Date and Time February 6, 2013 (Wednesday) at ten oclock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) February 7, 2013 (Thursday) at ten oclock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) February 8, 2013 (Friday) at ten oclock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) Venue LEYECO IVs Main Office, Barangay Lamak, Hilongos, Leyte DORELCOs Main Office, San Roque, Tolosa, Leyte SAMELCO IIs Main Office. Barangay Arado, Paranas, Samar Particulars Jurisdictional Hearing, Expository Presentation, Pre- Trial Conference and Evidentiary Hearing Expository Presentation, Pre- Trial Conference and Evidentiary Hearing Expository Presentation, Pre- Trial Conference and Evidentiary Hearing

All persons who have an interest in the subject matter of the proceedingmay become a party by filing, at least five (5) days prior to the initial hearing andsubject to the requirements in the ERCs Rules of Practice and Procedure, averified petition with the Commission giving the docket number and title of theproceeding and stating: (1) the petitioners name and address; (2) the nature ofpetitioners interest in the subject matter of the proceeding, and the way andmanner in which such interest is affected by the issues involved in theproceeding; and (3) a statement of the relief desired . All other persons who may want their views known to the Commission withrespect to the subject matter of the proceeding may file their opposition to theapplication or comment thereon at any stage of the proceeding before theapplicants conclude the presentation of their evidence. No particular form ofopposition or comment is required, but the document, letter or writing shouldcontain the name and address of such person and a concise statement of theopposition or comment and the grounds relied upon. All such persons who may wish to have a copy of the application mayrequest the applicants, prior to the date of the initial hearing, that they befurnished with a copy of the application. The applicants are hereby directed tofurnish all those making such request with copies of the application and itsattachments, subject to reimbursement of reasonable photocopying costs.Likewise, any such person may examine the application and other pertinentrecords filed with the Commission during the usual office hours. WITNESS, the HonorableCommissioners, MARIA TERESA A.R. CASTAEDA, JOSE C. REYES, andALFREDO J. NON, Energy Regulatory Commission, this 14th day of January, 2013 atPasig City. (SGD.) ATTY. FRANCIS SATURNINO C. JUAN Executive Director III
(MST-JAN. 18 & 25, 2013)

Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. The Technical and Financial Documents must be bounded, all documents shall be tabmarked and Documentary Stamp is required on all documents with Notary Public and properly sealed. All Bidders are invited to attend the Pre-Bid Conference as scheduled for new instructions. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification. The DPWH reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. (Sgd.) FERMIN E. PETEZA Engineer V (BAC Chairman) DPWH, RO V, Rawis, Legazpi City NOTED: (Sgd.) DANILO E. DEQUITO, CESO III Regional Director
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Sports
nament ofcials left the retractable roofs on both main arenas open because a combination of factors including humidity and court temperature didnt warrant making the venues a temporary indoor haven from the heat. Ice vests and towels helped players keep their cool, and a womens tour rule allowing a 10-minute break between sets was invoked late in the day, tournament director Craig Tiley said. Its always the referees discretion, but the lack of humidity helped us today, Tiley said. Australia sweltered through a week of record high average temperatures earlier this month, but the rst three days of the

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Aussie tossers arrive for volley tilt

A CRACK Australian team arrives tonight on board Royal Brunei Airline, ready to do battle against the countrys leading high school squads in the Shakeys Girls Volleyball Tournament of Champions unfolding Monday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Boasting of three six-footers and three national team players, the champion team from the State of Victoria, Australia joins nine other local squads in the six-day championship sponsored by Shakeys Pizza which features winners of the various regional tournaments. National Capital Region leg champion Hope Christian High School and runner-up Colegio San Agustin lead the local challenge as representatives of NCR North and NCR South, respectively, They will be reinforced by the top players from Angelicum and Kings Montessori high school. The 17-year-old Hanna Wright, Katrina Jannsen and Letitia Sindt, many-time members of the Aussie youth squad, are tipped to carry the cudgels for the visiting squad, handled by coach George Santamaria, also a director of the Asian Volleyball Federation, in the event backed by Tobys Sports, Mikasa as ofcial ball, Tune Hotels as ofcial residence of T-of-C. The entry of the Australian team will test the mettle of our local players. Not only are they taller but have good training background, said tournament director Johanz Buenvenida of the organizing Metro Sports. The other team members are Kate Hutchinson, Lucy Konjarski, Katie Bacon, Eloise Leidle, Lucy Boyes, Nikita Peril, Tayla Mangles, Emma Regan, Vivien Maslov and Mikayla Faltyn. The Aussie teams visit is in line with Shakeys advocacy of uplifting the competitiveness of local volleyball. This young Victoria team will truly give volley fans something to look forward to, said Metro Sports president Freddie Infante.

Serena, Azarenka advance

temperatures well over the 100-degree mark, Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka were in no mood to stick around on the searing courts at the Australian Open.
A dancing Azarenka and an ankle-weary Williams played back-to-back matches Thursday on Rod Laver Arena, both easy straight-set victories. US Open champion Murray also won routinely, beating Joao Sousa of Portugal 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 on Hisense Arena, the second show court at Melbourne Park. You need to be the one thats trying to dictate the points in these conditions, said Murray, who practices in Florida. Miami is the perfect preparation. Its hot and humid there, although it certainly doesnt get up to 37 degrees (Celsius; 99 Fahrenheit). It was a good match to get done in straight sets. Despite the high temperatures it later peaked at 106 FtourManila

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Open were relatively mild. Second-seeded Roger Federer, who could face Murray in the seminals, got the luck of the draw and was scheduled to play a night match on Rod Laver later Thursday. Williams went into Thursdays match with an injured right ankle. She didnt seem troubled by the ankle, but did nish with a swollen lip after hitting herself with her racket. Its OK, she said. Its a war wound. I think it happens to everyone, but I have never busted it wide open like that. I was like, Oh, no. I cant have a tooth fall out. That would be horrible. Williams lifted her tempo

on the biggest points, including when she nally won an 18-minute game to open the second set en route to a 6-2, 6-0 win over Garbine Muguruza. Usually I feel injuries after the match but, so far, so good. I felt pretty much better than I ever dreamed of expecting to feel, Williams said of her ankle. She later combined with sister Venus to win in the rst round of doubles, showing no signs of trouble with the ankle. The top-ranked Azarenka pranced into Rod Laver Arena for the rst match of the day, and said shes starting to nd some rhythm after beating Eleni Daniilidou 6-1, 6-0 in 55 minutes. AP

Donaire takes on Rigondeaux next

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
WORLD Boxing Organization/Ring Magazine and World Boxing Council Diamond Belt super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire will go after the World Boxing Association title of undefeated Guillermo Rigondeaux in Las Vegas on April 27. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told the Manila Standard that any talk about Donaire ghting on a possible Manny Pacquiao ght card planned for April was nonsense. It was part of a proposal presented to sports patron, business tycoon and the owner of ABC 5 television Manny Pangilinan by Team Pacquiao member Eric Pineda for an ambitious card in Manila, with the Filipino ring icon facing Humberto Sotto in the main event and Donaire against an unnamed Mexican opponent in a co-main event. Under the proposal, WBO/WBA champion Brian Viloria will defend his title against a Mexican opponent on a card that would also include promising featherweight, southpaw Michael Farenas. Arum and Pacquiaos adviser Michael Koncz shot down the proposal, since Donaire has a ght lined up in Las Vegas in April and the Philippine TV rights are committed to ABS-CBN. Donaire is coming off a terric year, during which he moved up in weight and won the WBO super bantamweight title handily in a clash with Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. before successfully defending the title against International Boxing Federation champion Jeffrey Mathebula of South Africa. He then won a ninth-round technical knockout over Japans WBC super champion Toshiaki Nishioka and then battered four-division world champion Jorge Arce in three rounds one week after Pacquiao suffered a sixthround knockout against Juan Manuel Marquez.

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Republic of the Philippines ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City

IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE POWER PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (PPSA) ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN BILIRAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (BILECO) AND GNPOWER MARIVELES COAL PLANT LTD. CO. (GMCP), WITH PRAYER FOR A PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY BILIRAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (BILECO) AND GNPOWER MARIVELES COAL PLANT LTD. CO. (GMCP), Applicants. x------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------x

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Notice is hereby given that on November 27, 2012, the Biliran Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BILECO) and GNPowerMariveles Coal Plant Ltd. Co. (GMCP) filed a joint application for the approval of their Power Purchase and Sale Agreement (PPSA), with prayer for a provisional authority. In the said application, BILECO and GMCP alleged, among others, that: 1. BILECO is an electric cooperative duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines with principal office address at Caray- Carau, Naval, Biliran. It is duly authorized operator of the electric light and power system in the Municipalities of Naval, Biliran, Almeria, Kawayan, Culuba, Caibiran, Cabucgayan, all in the Province of Biliran. GMCP owns and will operate a 2 x 300 MW clean pulverized coal-fired electric power generation facility currently under construction near Mariveles, Bataan, for the purpose of supplying its customers with environmentally clean electric power commencing in early 2013; In view of the anticipated insufficient supply of power in 2013 as projected by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the expiration of the Transition Supply Contract (TSC) that was entered into by BILECO, it started its solicitation process of acquiring a long-term power supply contracts in order to provide a continuous and reliable source of power to their member consumers; After a careful evaluation of the proposals, their respective managements and Board of Directors of BILECO declaredthe proposal of GMCP acceptable and recommended the awarding of the the Power Purchase and Sale Agreement (PPSA) to GMCP. The copy of the sworn statement detailing the selection process of BILECO is included in the instant application; As a result, BILECO entered into a PPSA with GMCP on November 5, 2012, wherein the latter agreed to provide the power requirements of BILECO commencing in early 2013; They submitted several documents in support of the instant application and in compliance with the pre-filing requirements of the Commission pursuant to Section 2, Rule 20 of the Commissions Rules of Practice and Procedure and Resolution No. 38, Series of 2006; Under the said PPSA, GMCPs Purchased Power Rate (Contract Price) is the price in US Dollars (as adjusted in accordance with Schedule 1 of the PPSA) to be paid by BILECO for the purchase of the electric capacity. The said Contract Price comprised of relevant Capacity Fee and Energy Fee that may be paid in Philippine Peso (PhP); The Capacity Fee is the component of the Contract Price allocated to pay for the cost, as well as the operations and maintenance of the power plant and may be adjusted from time to time based on BILECOsCapacity Factor; The Energy Fee is also a component of the Contract Price allocated to pay for the coal, including government charges, and may be adjusted from time to time due to changes in the delivered price of Coal; Shown below is the calculation of the GMCP Contract Price In a particular billing period:Contract Price = Capacity Fee + Energy Fee The rate determination of the subject PPSA to BILECOs consumers is as follows:

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SUPPLIERS Supplier 1A Supplier 1B TOTAL SUPPLIERS GMCP Supplier 2 TOTAL

Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity 2,127,001 577,785 2,704,786 Projected 2013 Average Monthly Quantity (kWh) 2,127,001 577,785 2,704,786

Percent Share (%) 78.64% 21.36%

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Saluds defining moment

WHILE Talk N Text conDENNIS PRINCIPE tinues to receive PORTS HAT praises and accolades for their third straight Philippine Basketball Association All-Filipino crown, credit should also go to league commissioner Chito Salud. Wednesday night was Saluds dening moment as a mammoth crowd, ofcially announced as 17,136 spectators, went on to watch the Texters sweep Governors Cup champions Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Before the start of the series, there were reservations regarding the success of the Finals showdown as both teams were not known really as crowd drawers. The league, however, surprised pundits as 14,065 went on to watch game one of the title showdown held at the Araneta Coliseum. The attendance improved further after 16,028 went on to watch Game 3 also at the Big Dome. Attendance was expected to drop entering Game 4, knowing that the Texters were up 3-0 and were deemed too strong for the Elasto Painters. Add to that the fact that Game 4 was set on a Wednesday, usually a lean date for the league. However, PBA still fans still packed the Big Dome when 17,136 attended the game. Fully aware of the many entertainment options people now have with the advent of the Internet, more shopping malls and what have you, Saluds objective may be simple, but believed would be crucial in making the league part of Filipinos daily existence. I intend to bring back the PBA not to its old pedestal of glory years of the past, but somehow back into the consciousness of the people particularly the young fans, Salud once told this writer. What would make the PBA standout now and attractive to younger fans we have to gure that out. We have to restudy how our game is played. We have to re-study how we reach out to the fans and we have to re-study our format, added Salud. Indeed, Salud has found the proper formula in getting the league back on its feet. PAC-JMM VENUE. Chances are, the

2013 Average Rate (P/kWh) 4.1646 5.3823

Weighted Average Rate (P/kWh) 4.4247

fth battle between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez will happen outside of the United States. This was the latest information Top Rank Inc. big boss Bob Arum revealed to media during a chat in New York. Arum said any place in the United States this year will not be nancially benecial for both ghters after he stated that about 40% of their earnings may end up as tax payments. The astute promoter revealed there are ongoing talks for the Pacquiao-Marquez V to be staged in September either in Macau or Mexico City. Arum is in New York promoting his show this weekend, a 12-round World Boxing Organization featherweight clash between defending champion Orlando Salido of Mexico and Mexican-American Mike Garcia, the undefeated younger brother of famed trainer Robert Garcia. PRIZE FIGHTER. Seems like Marquez is starting to maximize whatever potential gains he is supposed to make in ghting Filipino rival Pacquiao for a fth time. Early this week, Marquez manager and trainer Ignacio Nacho Beristain said an offer to ght South World Boxing Federation champion Zolani Marali of South Africa in Dubai for a whopping $15 million reached their camp. Beristain, however, said Marquez was being asked to ght Marali in March, something which the trainer is not ideal since the Mexican champion is still in vacation. Could this offer be true or just a ploy to ask for more money once talks between the camps of Marquez and Pacquiao commence? SNAKE IS BACK. ALA Gym chief trainer Edito Villamor has conrmed that WBO lightyweight champion Donnie Ahas Nietes will defend his crown against WBO minimumweight kingpin Moises Fuentes of Mexico. Villamor said this will be a tough match for his ward as Fuentes is regarded as one of the top Mexican boxers in the lighter weight divisions. Nietes is best known for defending his crown four times against Mexican boxers right in his challengers hometowns. The upcoming title defense of Nietes will happen on March 2 at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu.

Notes: 1. Analyses and simulations are based on BILECOs projected 2013 hourly load profile using growth from DDP; 2. Supplier 1A and 1Bs rates are based on NPCs Visayas Grid Time-of-USE (TOU) Rate including Deferred Accounting Adjustment (DAA) and Automatic Cost Adjustment. 3. GMCP rate is based on (i) Capacity Fee at Resulting Capacity Factor; (ii) November 14 coal and shipping prices; (iii) November 1-14, 2012 FOREX; (iv) exclusive of VAT and Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) Allegations in Support of Their Prayer for the Immediate Issuance of a Provisional Authority 12. The operation by GMCP of its Facility is a concrete step in averting a power crisis that could hit the Luzon Grid by 2013 onwards. In fact, as stated in a published news article, the DOE has urged distribution utilities, large industrial and commercial users to help in facilitating investments in new capacity by firming up and indicating their energy requirements and by signing up for bilateral contracts with power providers to provide stable market. 13. GMCP is one of the first committed major projects since 2001 that can support the additional capacity needed by Luzon and Visayas Grids; 14. As shown in the Market Operations Update by the WESM held onFebruary 15, 2011, numerous price spikes occurred, particularly during the first half of the year, due to the increased demand and tight supply condition in 2010. 15. It is worth to note that the Commission has taken cognizant of the integration of the Luzon and Visayas Grids in its Orders and Decisions on the application of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC). Moreover, the DOE has officially declared the commercial operation if the WESM in the Visayas Grid and its integration with the Luzon Grid in its Circular No. 2010-11-0012. Further, in PEMCs letter to GMCP dated August 6, 2012, it affirmed that; a. b. GMCP, as generator and Trading Participant from the Luzon Grid, may be allowed to declare bilateral contract quantitiesto a customer from the Visayas Grid; and The transfer of energy via High Voltage Direct Connect (HVDC) from Luzon to the Visayas Grid and vice- versa shall not, in any way, hinder the financial contract between Luzon suppliers and Visayas customers;

16. GMCP as it is first in the market has achieved its financial closing and is now nearing the completion of the construction of its facilities; 17. It is in this context that BILECO and GMCP pray that a provisional authority be immediately issued in order that there will be security of supply for BILECO and for GMCP to be able to address the expected power short-fall in 2013; 18. The early grant of a provisional authority is as important, if not more important than the final approval of the subject PPSA, considering the timeliness involved before the start of the facilities commercial operations. At this point, the immediate issuance of a provisional authority would be critical both to the project proponent and to the distribution utilities, which have signed similar individual PPSAs considering the supply risk and resultant market price expected in the event that GMCP fails to complete the regulatory requirements under its financing arrangements and the subject PPSA; 19. It is also worth noting that the subject PPSAs are on the same terms and conditions as the PPSAs approved by the Commission for GMCP and its fourteen (14) distribution utility customers; 20. If provisional approval is not granted, BILECO will be constrained to source its power supply or additional requirements from WESM, and BILECO and its customers will be exposed to a bigger risk of the volatility of the rates in the WESM, to the detriment and prejudice of the latter; 21. There is an urgent need for the immediate issuance of a provisional authority of the instant application so that there will be a continuous supply and no unncecessary disruption of power supply to BILECO. The subject PPSA will enable BILECO and its end users within its franchise area to enjoy the competitive power rates that GMCP has offered and avoid being exposed to a bigger risk of the volatility of the rates in WESM; 22. They have agreed to execute an Interim Supply Agreement pending approval of the subject PPSAs and that the interim supply shall commence as soon as GMCP is commercially available at the WESM and BILECOs existing supply agreements have expired; 23. The instant application is likewise jointly filed by them in line with DOE Circular No. 2003-12-22; 24. By way of emphasis, Resolution No. 21, Series of 2005 of the Commission directs all distribution utilities to enterinto future bilateral power supply contracts subject to the approval of the Commission 25. Public welfare, the Luzon-wide consumers in particular, necessity and interest demand the immediate approval of the instant application as this will help meet the forecasted capacity shortage in the Luzon Grid by early 2013; and 26. They pray that the PPSA be provisionally approved by the Commission pending hearingand authorize the parties to implement the same upon the firt billing period ending on February 25, 2013, and that after due notice and hearing, the same be made permanent including the rates set forth in the instant application. The Commission has set the instant application for jurisdictional hearing,expository presentation, pre-trial conference and evidentiary hearing onFebruary 5, 2013 (Tuesday), at ten oclock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) at theBILECOs Main Office, Caray- Caray, Naval, Biliran. All persons who have an interest in the subject matter of the proceedingmay become a party by filing, at least five (5) days prior to the initial hearing andsubject to the requirements in the ERCs Rules of Practice and Procedure, averified petition with the Commission giving the docket number and title of theproceeding and stating: (1) the petitioners name and address; (2) the nature ofpetitioners interest in the subject matter of the proceeding, and the way andmanner in which such interest is affected by the issues involved in theproceeding; and (3) a statement of the relief desired . All other persons who may want their views known to the Commission withrespect to the subject matter of the proceeding may file their opposition to theapplication or comment thereon at any stage of the proceeding before theapplicants conclude the presentation of their evidence. No particular form ofopposition or comment is required, but the document, letter or writing shouldcontain the name and address of such person and a concise statement of theopposition or comment and the grounds relied upon. All such persons who may wish to have a copy of the application mayrequest the applicants, prior to the date of the initial hearing, that they befurnished with a copy of the application. The applicants are hereby directed tofurnish all those making such request with copies of the application and itsattachments, subject to reimbursement of reasonable photocopying costs.Likewise, any such person may examine the application and other pertinentrecords filed with the Commission during the usual office hours. WITNESS, the HonorableCommissioners, MARIA TERESA A.R. CASTAEDA, JOSE C. REYES, andALFREDO J. NON, Energy Regulatory Commission, this 14th day of January, 2013 atPasig City. (SGD.) ATTY. FRANCIS SATURNINO C. JUAN Executive Director III
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Arum: Pacmans April fight may not happen

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
THE planned tune-up bout of Manny Pacquiao this April may not even happen in the midst of the non-availability of a venue in Macau and the lack of time and major interest in Singapore to stage such a ght. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told the Manila Standard that Top Rank president Todd duBeof (his step son) had visited both Macau and Singapore last week to look at the possibilities, but the results were not encouraging, with the Singaporeans reportedly not falling over themselves to host a Pacquiao ght. DuBeof couldnt get the building (in Macau) because they couldnt move out the Korean pop star, who has a contract there so that was not possible and in Singapore, they didnt have enough time and there was no inclination to do it. With the kind of money needed, we can only do it in Macau, said Arum. The Top Rank promoter also downplayed claims by Pacquiaos adviser Michael Koncz that he would negotiate an April ght with representatives of the ruling family in Abu Dhabi. Looking at the developments realistically, the astute promoter said: The (April) fight is probably not going to happen. Both Arum and Pacquiaos trainer Freddie Roach have been pushing for the eight-division world champion to take his time off and come back for a fth showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez in September. The Mexican himself indicated he was prepared to face Pacquiao one more time for more money than he received for their fourth ght. Marquez scored a sixth-round knockout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 8 last year when Pacquiao, who appeared to have the Mexican on the verge of going down with a broken nose and a bloodied face, walked into a devastating short right hand counter that sent him crashing to the canvas at on his face and out cold. Former two-division world champion Gerry Penalosa, who visited Pacquiao last week in Sarangani, where they celebrated the birthday of Pacquiaos wife Jinkee, said: Manny looks ne, his face looks fresh and he appears eager to return to the ring to redeem himself immediately following the loss to Marquez.

TNT players give their coach Norman Black the traditional victory ride. SONNY ESPIRITU

Wesley to join Zonals

WESLEY So, the countrys top chess player, is arriving on Saturay to compete in the Asian Zonal 3.2a tournament set on Jan. 22 at the Tagaytay Convention Center, his manager Reggie Tee told Manila Standard Today in a phone interview Thursday. So is studying at Webster University in St Louis, where he was recruited by former womens world chess champion Susan Polgar. The top two nishers in this event, where chessplayers from Southeast Asia and Mongolia will compete, will qualify to the World Cup, the knockout phase to determine the challenger to world champion Viswanathan Anand of India. Dangerous Vietnamese Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngoc Troungson are expected to battle for the two slots. Le has won two strong tournaments in Russia and Germany and reached the 2700 ELO barrier, which So has yet to attain. Mark Paragua, who is leading the Philippine Sports Commission Cup International Chess Championship by winning his fth game in as many rounds Thursday morning, nished second in the 2011 zonal behind Le. Paragua, as Black, defeated Darwin Laylo in 33 moves of Kings Indian Defense in the nineround Swiss System tournament. With 4.5 points is Fide Master Haridas Pascua, who beat Randy Segarra. At four points are top seed Alexander Rakhmanov of Russia, Gundavaa Bayarsaikhan of Mongolia, Rolando Nolte and Nouri Hamed, the only untitled player in the cast.

Talk N Text reaffirms basketball supremacy

By Jeric Lopez

WHEN one talks about basketball supremacy in the Philippine Basketball Association, Talk N Text is certainly the rst team that comes to mind.
After winning their third straight Philippine Cup championship, the Tropang Texters cemented their place in history emphatically. What was expected to be a tight nals series turned into a one-side affair as Talk N Text showcased its superiority against Rain or Shine with a resounding 4-0 best-of-seven sweep en route to the resounding title run. What makes Talk N Text such a force to reckon with? Tropang Texters coach Norman Black has some answers.

The balance of the team is the key. Thats the key for this team youll never going to know, who will be the best player on any given night, said Black. There are no secrets. We just work very hard. Were a very good offensive team, but we also made our defense as good as our offense and that brought us here, he added. On a personal note, the championship is something Black will cherish for a long time. This championship means a lot to me, maybe because Ive been away for so long, plus

we all did this as a team, said Black, who won his 11th PBA championship as a coach, as he is third in all-time winningest list behind Baby Dalupan (15) and Tim Cone (14). Black also gave a lot of credit to his players. Luckily for me, my players cooperated. They are all just unselsh players. They listen to me, they execute for me and they are good and talented players, thats why were winning. In a mighty show of domination in the Philippine Cup, Talk N Text was defeated by only

two teams. The Tropang Texters compiled a total record of 21-4, with only Alaska and Barangay Ginebra beating them the entire tournament. You just have to commend the players. They put in all the hard work. I give all the credit to them, Black said. It was also Talk N Texts fourth title in the leagues last seven conferences. Expect the Tropang Texters to once again be the title favorites in the coming Commissioners Cup, where they have been a dominant force the last four years.

Ardina wrests control with 72 to lead by 2

LIPA CITY, BatangasDottie Ardina moved into the threshold of a breakthrough victory in the Champion Innity Philippine Ladies Open 2013 as she shot the days best score of 72 in severe condition to gain a twostroke lead over Thai Supamas Sangchan in the second round at the Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club here. Ardina came in virtually unrufed by the wind that blew from all over yesterday, sending the scores soaring and rst round leader Jayvie Agojo tumbling with a fat 81. The top ICTSIThe Country Club bet, winner of last weeks Philippine Amateur, made three birdies against the same number of bogeys, including a three-putt miscue on No. 16, for that 72. Counting her 71 Wednesday, the 18-year-old Ardina, also the reigning Taiwan and Penang Am champion, pooled a 143 and moved closer to a rst-ever title win in the countrys premier ladies golf championship presented by Champion Innity that has eluded her for years. I need to putt well tomorrow (today) to win although the wind will be a big factor, said Ardina, who aunted awesome shotmaking and iron game to hit all but two greens. But it wont be easy. Out to foil Ardinas bid in the evetn organized by Womens Golf Association of the Phils. are Sangchan, who carded a 75 to assume the challengers role at 145, while erstwhile secondrunning Michell Koh of Malaysia hobbled with a 76 to drop to joint third at 146 with another Thai Benyapa Niphatsophon, who also shot a 75. It will all boil down to putting as Sangchan and Koh are just two and three strokes behind, said ICTSI team coach Bong Lopez. But another even par round under such windy condition will make Dottie a runaway winner.

Capadocia reaches HK quarterfinals

THIRD-SEEDED Marian Jade Capadocia of the Philippines pulled off a 6-1, 6-2 beating of Russian Angelina Skidanova in the quarternal round of the Hong Kong International Tennis Federation Junior Championships 2013 at the Victoria Park courts in Causeway Bay. The worlds no. 365-ranked Capadocia earned a seminal seat after toppling Skidanova. She is headed for her best nish in an international tournament since November. Capadocia won over Gabriel Umoquit, 6-1, 6-0, to claim the Week 1 crown of the Phinma International Juniors at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center last November. The 17-year-old Capadocia reached the quarternals in HK after she eased out Chinas Yi Xuan Li, 7-5, 6-3, in the second round. In the rst round, she blanked local bet Yuen Tung Tiu, 6-0, 6-0. The 17-year-old Capadocia is also entered in the girls doubles with Maia Balce. Over at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Filipino bet Treat Huey and British partner Dominic Inglot bowed out of contention in the rst round of the mens doubles following a 7-6 (7-4) 6-7 (68), 3-6 loss to Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Horia Tecau of Romania. Peter Atencio

Pastor, Borja shine in touring car

ENZO Pastor of Team Circuit Showdown and defending champion Joey Pery topped separate races recently in the third leg of the Philippine Touring Car Championship Series recently at the Batangas Racing Circuit. After missing action in the last leg, Pastor returned with a bang as he ruled Rounds 8 and 9, while Pery topped Round 7 of this event organized by the Automobile Association Philippines and promoted by the Philippine Race Car Drivers Inc. and co-presented by Tiarra Commercial (Kumho Tires) in partnership with Seaoil Extreme 97, 2GO Travel, Speedlab, Forex, Promethium, Velocity Motors, Honda Cars Kaloocan and Aeromed Ambulance Transport. Pastor could have made it a sweep as he grabbed the front seat from the pole-sitting Pery and pulled ahead in Round 7. However, an engine failure in the last few remaining laps of the race spoiled his bid, paving the way for Pery to regain the top spot and pull off his backto-back triumph after winning Round 6 in the last leg. Pery, the 2010 AAP Driver of the Year, completed the 14-lap race in 26 minutes and 58.943 seconds, more than 10 seconds ahead of runner-up William Tan of 2GoPromithium Racing. Pastor eventually checked in third. Taysan Mayor Dondon Portugal and Arnel Carlos wound up fourth and fth, respectively. But as soon as his engine problems were resolved, Pastor came dominating aboard his trusted turbo Civic EG6, the following day as he prevailed over Pery and third placer Uly Maningding of Explorer Motorsports in both Rounds 8 and 9. Meanwhile, Arnel Carlos of DKC Racing Team was slapped with a time penalty and a ne after a minor bumping incident involving Joselu Romero-Salas and Taysan Mayor Don Don Portugal. Tan, who was dissatised with his runner-up feat and two fourth places over the weekend, still remains the series points leader in Division 1 (for 200 hp cars) with 122 points, with Pery moving up to second place with 98 points and Uly Maningding slipping to third with 90. Pastors twin victory put him in fourth overall with 74 points In Division 2, Jeff Borja of DSR-Seaoil Racing Team uncorked an impressive show, topping the qualifying time trials and sweeping all three races. He captured the win in Round 7 over Leo San Juan of TRS-Nissan Commonwealth and Douglas Maningding of Explorer Motorsports and pulled off a narrow escape via a slim 0.001 win over Jon Mark Ong of Ethanworx Racing, with Maningding settling for third. Later, he capped his sweep with another triumph over San Juan and Maningding.

After missing the last leg, Enzo Pastor (inset) staged a big comeback in winning both Rounds 8 and 9 aboard his trusted turbo Civic EG6 in the third leg of the Philippine Touring Car Championship Series. at the Batangas Racing Circuit.

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Ray S. Eano, Editor business@mst.ph Roderick T. dela Cruz, Assistant Editor; extrastory2000@gmail.com pleading or our position paper to the DoTC, JG Summit president Lance Gokongwei told reporters at the sidelines of Cebu Pacics announcement of rst long-haul operation to Dubai. Gokongwei is also the president and chief executive of Cebu Pacic, the airline unit of JG Summit. The Transportation Department earlier barred airline operators from taking part in the bidding of the secondlargest international airport in the country because of sheer conict of interest. Cebu Pacic is not interested, but JG Summit Holdings is, Gokongwei said. The guidelines bar air transport services, or airlines, in the Philippines, from participating in the auction. Aside from JG Summit, San Miguel Corp., which has interest in Philippine Airlines, also expressed interest to bid for the project. Ayala Corp. and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. formed a P10-billion joint venture for the Mactan-Cebu project. The MCIA is the second-largest airport in the Philippines in terms of passenger trafc. The Transportation Department and MCIA recently published the invitation for prospective bidders to nance, build, operate and maintain the new passenger terminal development project. The project includes construction of a new passenger terminal, along with all related infrastructure and facilities according to the International Civil Aviation Organization standards, and the renovation and expansion of the existing facility. The project is one of the socalled public-private partnership projects recently approved by the National Economic and Development Authority board.

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JG Summit pushes Mactan bid

By Lailany P. Gomez

JG SUMMIT Holdings Inc., the holding

company of tycoon John Gokongwei, will ask the Transportation Department to reconsider its ruling barring airline operators from bidding for the P17.5-billion Mactan-Cebu International Airport project.
We will continue to try to seek reconsideration from the DoTC. We received the rulings at the same time as everybody else did. We will send a formal

Carmen says 12 output up 28%

By Anna Leah Estrada
ATLAS Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. said Thursday mineral production of unit Carmen Copper Corp. increased 28 percent in 2012 from a year ago. Atlas said in a disclosure to the stock exchange Carmen Copper produced 151,997 dry metric tons of copper concentrate containing 89.92 million pounds of copper metal last year. Carmen Copper also said gold by-products rose 56 percent to 12,333 ounces in 2012 from 7,888 ounces in 2011. Atlas said the 2012 production was the highest since Carmen Copper started its operations in 2008.Increased throughput and recovery rate and the improvement of copper ore grades boosted production. Carmen Coppers average milling rate improved from 37,600 tons of copper ore per day in 2011 to 41,500 tons of copper ore per day in 2012. The gold content of copper concentrate produced grew from 2.3 grams per dry metric ton in 2011 to 2.79 grams per dry metric ton in 2012. Copper concentrate sold by Carmen Copper increased from 118,000 DMT in 2011 to 155,000 DMT in 2012, with a gross copper metal content of 91.39 million pounds and a gold content of 12,921 ounces, representing a 31percent increase in copper concentrate shipped and a 30percent rise in gross copper metal. The dramatic growth realized by CCC with its existing resources demonstrates its ability to continually improve and to deliver its commitments to its stakeholders, Atlas executive vice president Adrian Ramos said. Ramos said with the completion of the expansion project, the company was optimistic it would achieve new record highs in productivity this year.

IN BRIEF
Emperador due diligence
EMPERADOR Distillers Inc., the liquor unit of Alliance Global Group Inc., said Thursday it expects to complete the due diligence on the Spanish brand company it is buying within the rst quarter. Alliance Global Inc., the parent company of Emperador, said in a disclosure to the stock exchange the estimated value of the acquisition would not be more than P3 billion. It added the value would depend on the outcome of the due diligence. Emperador is acquiring 100 percent of Gonzlez Byass S.A., one of the largest and oldest liquor and wine conglomerates in Spain, in Bodega San Bruno S.A., a brandy company based in Jerez, Spain. The acquisition will include the San Bruno trademark, which has been registered since 1942. Emperador will also acquire vineyards in Jerez, the brandy-producing region of Spain, as well as a sizable inventory of high-quality and well-matured brandy stored and aged in sherry casks in wineries in the Spanish area. Lailany P. Gomez

CNG station auction up

PNOC Exploration Corp., a unit of stateowned Philippine National Oil Co., has started a bidding process that will pave the way for the construction of two modular compressed natural gas relling stations in Batangas and Bian, Laguna. PNOC Exploration issued separate bids for the CNG refueling equipment and civil works with a total bid price of P112.99 million. It is for the two daughter [refueling stations]. Two areas, two stations, PNOC vice president Joseph Omar Castillo said when asked for comment. The company invited bidders for the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of modular CNG refueling equipment package for a daughter station worth P81.59 million. The equipment should be delivered to Bian, Laguna and Batangas City, Batangas. The company set the deadline for the submission of bids for the supply of equipment on Feb. 18. Alena Mae S. Flores

Cebu Pacic president and chief executive Lance Gokongwei (right) and Cebu Pacic long-haul division general manager Alex Reyes announce the rst long-haul Manila-Dubai-Manila ights beginning Oct. 7, 2013. The executives of the budget carrier announced the new ights in a press brieng at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas, Mandaluyong City. EY ACASIO

PAL, CebuPac flying to Russia, Dubai

FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines sought the approval of the Civil Aeronautics Board to y to Russia beginning the third quarter. Documents from the CAB showed PAL was seeking four-times-weekly ights from Manila to Moscow, with a proposed launch date in the third quarter, using new aircraft Boeing 777 or Airbus A330/340. Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific said it will start daily flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in October this year. The Manila-Dubai service will be Cebu Pacics rst long-haul ight. CEB is proud to be the only Filipino carrier to y direct to Dubai. We are glad to be of service to over 700,000 global Filipinos who are in UAE. Now, our kababayans in Dubai can enjoy fares that are up to 40 percent lower than current offerings and y direct to Manila, a mere 9 hours away from their loved ones, via a CEB ight, Cebu Pacic general manager for long-haul division Alex Reyes. The budget carrier will offer over 3,000 seats to Dubai for the special fare of P888, available from Jan. 17 to 20. The seat sale was valid for travel from Oct. 7 until Jan. 15. With CEBs direct service to Dubai, Filipinos overseas can look forward to going home more often. Their relatives and friends can also visit them in Dubai more often, Reyes said. Seair Inc., in a separate application, asked the CAB approval for ight entitlements in three regional destinations. The budget airline plans to mount two daily ights from Manila to Jakarta, Surabaya and Denpesar in Indonesia for a combined weekly seats of 6,750 using Airbus 319/320. Seair is also seeking two times daily ights from Manila to Kaohsiung and Taipei in Taiwan for a 5,000 weekly seats, as well as two times daily ights from Manila to Incheon, Gimbo, Busan and Jejunin in South Korea for a combined weekly seats of 9,000. Seair, where Tiger Airways Holdings Ltd. of Singapore has a 40-percent stake, has been aggressive in expanding its operation in the region by adopting the Tiger business model, which includes offering value fares for domestic and international destinations within a vehour ying radius of Manila and Clark, its current hubs. Lailany P. Gomez

Holcims sales rise 21%

LEADING cement producer and supplier Holcim Philippines Inc. said Thursday sales in 2012 rose 21 percent to 6.3 million metric tons on increased construction activities. Holcim chief executive Eduardo Sahagun said the companys sales comprised about a third of the industrys total output of 18-million MT in 2012. 2012 was unusually high. The 18 millionMT industry sales was extradordinary. It could be a result of underestimation in 2011. But basically, the growth came from [PublicPrivate Partnership] projects in 2012, he told reporters at the sidelines of a symposium. Othel V.Campos

Foreign fund inflows hit record $18.5bBSP

By Julito G. Rada
FOREIGN fund managers invested $18.5 billion in the local stock market, government securities and money instruments in 2012, up by 12 percent from 2011, the Bangko Sentral announced Thursday. Total registered investments in 2012 reached $18.5 billion, the highest on record in the last 10 years. The gure reected a 12percent growth over the $16.5billion level in 2011, fueled by renewed interest in listed securities, coupled with sustained investor condence in the countrys solid macroeconomic fundamentals, the Bangko Sentral said. Most of the foreign portfolio investments, which are also called hot money because of the rapid rate they are placed and pulled out of the country, came from the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and Luxembourg. The Bangko Sentral said foreign fund managers withdrew $14.6 billion last year, translating into a net inow of $3.9 billion, down 4.7 percent from $4.1 billion recorded in 2011. Outows were up from $12.4 billion in 2011. Data showed net inows of portfolio investments amounted to $212.7 million in December alone, up from $139.5 million a year earlier. The gure, however, was down from $1 billion recorded
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Thursday, January 17, 2013
Indonesia Thailand UAE Euro Korea China India Malaysia New Zealand Taiwan Rupiah Baht Dirham Euro Won Yuan Rupee Ringgit Dollar Dollar 0.000104 0.033523 0.272257 1.329300 0.000944 0.160862 0.018285 0.331345 0.840619 0.034508 0.0042 1.3623 11.0637 54.0188 0.0384 6.5369 0.7430 13.4649 34.1602 1.4023
Source: PDS Bridge

in November. Gross investments in December surged 67 percent to $1.7 billion from a year ago, as investors cashed in on gains arising from the record performance of the Philippine Stock Exchange. These funds were invested in stocks of holding rms ($311 million), banks ($276 million), property companies ($215 million), telecommunication rms ($155 million), and utility companies ($136 million).

MWSS may tap Korean firm to repair Angat Dam

By Alena Mae S. Flores
THE Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System plans to tap Korea Water Resources Development Corp. to undertake the P5.7-billion rehabilitation of the 40-year-old Angat Dam in Bulacan. MWSS administrator Gerry Esquivel said the agency was still studying whether K-Water, the winning bidder of the 218-megawatt Angat hydroelectric power plant could also undertake the rehabilitation of the dam. Now, K-Water is in touch with us for the rehabilitation of the dam, Esquivel said, adding that MWSS was still validating if the repair was included in the line items of K-Waters acquisition of the power plant. Esquivel said MWSS obtained approval to proceed with the rehabilitation of the dam last year, but the decision of the Supreme Court declaring legal the sale of the hydro plant to K-Water had an impact on the proposed project. He said the agency wanted to proceed with the rehabilitation project soon, as President Aquino himself followed up on the status of the project. We want to start with the bidding process, or better yet, K-Water to do it so the government will not spend as single centavo, he said.

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Business JG Summit bares MST BUSINESS DAILY STOCKS REVIEW $750-m bond sale
JANUARY 18, 2013 ManilaStandardToday
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By Julito G. Rada

CONGLOMERATE JG Summit Holdings Inc. issued 10-year bonds worth $750 million, marking its return to the international debt market after seven years.
Unit JGSH Philippines Ltd. successfully sold the notes due in 2023, with a nal order book of $6.6 billion, the largest international bond oat for a Philippine company to date, joint bookrunner and lead manager HSBC said in a statement Thursday. HSBC added the issue achieved the lowest yield for a 10-year US dollar-denominated bond. HSBC, Citi and Credit Suisse acted as joint bookrunners and joint lead managers for the transaction. JG Summit will use the proceeds of the bonds for general corporate purposes. The notes were priced at 100 percent with a coupon of 4.375 percent. HSBC announced the terms of the transaction Wednesday morning on the back of strong investor feedback following a roadshow held simultaneously in Hong Kong and Singapore on Jan. 15 this year. HSBC said the initial price guidance was set at 4.625 percent, allowing the order book to gain early momentum. The price guidance was revised to 4.375 percent to 4.500 percent by early afternoon. The notes were eventually priced at 4.375 percent, the tight end of the nal price guidance. HSBC said 222 high-quality xed-income accounts joined the bookbuilding process. About 91 percent came from Asia, 8 percent from Europe and 1 percent from US offshore accounts. It said 50 percent of the notes were distributed to fund managers, 30 percent to private banks, 14 percent to banks and 6 percent to insurance companies. Wick Veloso, president and

chief executive of HSBC Philippines, said in a statement the exercise represents the tightest pricing ever for a 10year issue from a Philippine corporate and the lowest coupon achieved by JG Summit to date since their previous international bond offering in 2006. We congratulate JG Summit on this highly-successful landmark transaction, Veloso said. JG Summit is one of the largest and most diversied conglomerates in the Philippines with a market capitalization of $6.4 billion as of Jan. 16, 2013. It has business operations in food and beverages under listed Universal Robina Corp., property development with Robinsons Land Corp., air transportation under Cebu Pacic, banking and nancial services and petrochemicals. JG Summit holds core investments in telecommunications and real estate through its stakes in listed Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. and United Industrial Corp. Ltd., respectively.

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57.30 56.60 0.68 48.00 17.90 18.50 7.95 0.62 2.00 420.00 71.75 1.69 56.00 59.00 71.80 239.00 29.75 100.00 879.00 69.00 1.71

38.00 13.58 2.26 1.62 61.00 3.12 27.75 4.55 7.16 10.40 3.80 24.00 95.50 0.027 14.00 5.49 2.35 120.00 11.70 91.25 8.40 14.66 1.90 22.50 23.00 33.50 7.50 18.80 291.20 6.75 12.20 6.82 13.60 13.70 14.94 5.09 2.49 7.60 122.50 3000.00 2.44 0.220 2.77 1.41 88.00 5.50 2.08 18.00 2.20 1.03 59.90 0.169 17.50 2.70 5.95 6.98 2.98 3.52 552.50 64.80 4.19 5.20 0.98 693.00 6.80 40.70 5.60 5.70 6.78 1.54 0.85 3.82 5.03 6.63 9.66 0.0680 2.20 0.66 2.40 0.420 923.00 2.71 1.57 0.420 0.620 0.850 48.00 3.89 0.87 0.195 27.35 5.62 9.00 2.47 3.00 1.50 0.092 1.11 1.13 0.435 2.48 1.66 3.80 2.14 4.50 3.33 0.31 0.990 0.67 22.30 7.71 3.15 7.57 18.20 0.84 4.55 0.64 5.20 4.72 42.00 18.98 0.88 10.92 63.90 0.2420 24.00 77.00 9.70 1750.00 1270.00 11.00 77.00 0.98 10.00 4.70 22.00 1.65 0.0850 3.4400 9.90 2.65 3.96 0.84 4.08 22.95 3.47 12.00 98.00 17.88 2886.00 0.39 34.45 14.18 0.72 4.50 0.0070 6.20 19.82 48.00 0.345 34.00 2.12 1.68 61.80 1.21 1.79 2.070 0.085 0.087 36.50 12.84 1.100 8.40 0.032 0.033 27.85 48.00 0.062 257.80 0.028 50.00 580.00 105.50 11.02 116.70 1050.00 2.28 11.88

28.70 6.22 1.24 1.20 17.10 2.41 7.60 4.32 4.83 3.60 1.00 12.80 58.50 0.0110 10.00 3.80 0.61 89.00 5.70 25.00 1.44 3.70 1.11 1.39 1.50 20.55 2.00 8.76 218.80 3.20 7.50 2.09 9.70 10.20 8.03 1.33 1.10 3.00 100.00 240.00 1.70 0.121 1.66 1.08 50.00 1.05 0.450 2.65 0.90 0.65 40.50 0.014 10.24 1.88 3.30 3.700 0.90 0.90 332.00 42.80 1.96 3.36 0.10 455.40 3.07 24.50 3.30 2.30 4.90 0.81 0.320 1.710 3.48 4.38 1.33 0.044 1.20 0.42 1.17 0.300 557.00 1.13 1.04 0.205 0.255 0.330 15.00 2.37 0.43 0.162 15.82 4.00 2.51 1.35 1.50 1.05 0.060 0.76 0.60 0.152 1.63 1.06 1.31 0.72 1.60 1.58 0.145 0.240 0.41 11.86 2.35 1.98 5.72 12.10 0.65 2.31 0.49 2.85

Facemask: Latest fashion accessory

THE record-breaking pollution levels in China and the u outbreak in the United States are turning the facemask into the latest must-have fashion accessory. Apparently, what is bad for the health can make for good business, judging from reports that the shares in a Chinese facemask maker have been spiking by as much as 10 percent in the past few days. Sales of facemasks have increased incrementally amid fears that air particles (known as PM2.5)so small they could penetrate the lungs deeplyhave been registered at over 990 micrograms per cubic meter, way beyond the safe levels set by the World Health Organization. Average concentrations of PM2.5 are at 25 mcg per cubic meter. Amusing as this may sound to many, it seems that the US and China continue to be at odds even with pollution readings, since Chinese authorities are reportedly giving lower readings compared to the results published by the US Embassy in Beijing which has been monitoring air pollution levels in the last two years or so. But even Chinese citizens are not happy at what they perceive to be unreliable and fallacious ofcial information released by pollution ofcials, obviously in a bid to downplay the seriousness of the pollution that has covered many parts of China literally under dark clouds. For instance, China would place pollution levels at 400 while US Embassy readings would indicate 800. No wonder, Chinese authorities are fuming at the Americans, especially because anger from citizens is snowballing. Many are also indignant that blame is being pinned on the cold climate and the lack of winds that could blow away the thick blanket of smoke that is covering cities in the north. The real culprits, raging online comments say, are the millions of carbon spewing cars and the toxic chemicals from coal-powered plants. But whether Chinese or American, businessmen are cashing in on bad health, with rapid sales of vaccines recorded in the US. People are being advised to wear facemasksalthough several experts question the effectiveness of masks in preventing the transmission of the u virus. Besides, it also depends on the kindsince a large number of those being sold (especially in drugstores in the Philippines) are as thin as tissue paper. While the US Food and Drug Administration denies it, theres also perception that the speedy regulatory approval of a new u vaccine named Flublok by a little known company known as Protein Sciences (which almost went bankrupt in 2009 except that it was able to get a project from the US government) has to do with the reported vaccine shortage across the US. According to information passed on by health-conscious Happy Hour friends, the new vax is not grown in chicken eggs, which is why production can be faster and therefore could help prevent the u epidemic from turning pandemic with global proportions. Meantime, it probably wouldnt hurt people to add a facemask to their fashion accessories. RIP at The Fort A lot of people wishing they could live at a highend, tony place like the Global City in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig could only dream about it. After all, the condos and luxury residences that now sprinkle the eastern portion of the former Philippine Army headquarters are beyond the range of ordinary individuals or families. Thats probably why a columbary thought it could capitalize on the aspirational aspect of living at the fort by offering people an opportunity to experience life at there via an affordable, lay-away sort of plan. Judging from the number of poster ads displayed on both sides of C5 asking, Want to live in the Fort? But cant afford to live in the Fort? Then rest in peace in the Fort Invest Now. We will show you how, the columbary ownersor at least whoever wrote the textmust have thought they have hit on a great idea. Just imagine, people can save up now for the time they can nally experience what its like to live at The Fortonly theyd be too dead to notice or know by then. As text savvy people would put it: ROFLMAO! For comments, reactions, photos, stories and related concerns, readers may e-mail to happyhourtoday2012@yahoo.com.

1.33 24.10 1.05 0.60 7.60 8.13 0.1010 3.65 52.40 4.00 800.00 990.00 6.63 54.00 0.36 4.65 1.75 0.019 0.54 0.040 2.170 6.28 1.05 2.70 0.60 1.34 13.78 1.49 7.15 21.00 12.10 2096.00 0.27 17.90 3.30 0.35 1.14

TRADING SUMMARY
FINANCIAL INDUSTRIAL HOLDING FIRMS PROPERTY SERVICES MINING & OIL GRAND TOTAL

SHARES 11,961,809 258,347,469 198,953,005 600,808,955 21,1642,513 1,157,144,695 2,438,859,446

VALUE 860,952,645.45 1,108,897,044.90 1,808,351,529.26 1,717,504,780.23 1,234,873,632.08 593,474,364.13 7,324,062,332.051

FINANCIAL 1,579.48 (DOWN) 3.53 INDUSTRIAL 9,181.51 (DOWN) 28.79 HOLDING FIRMS 5,365.17 (UP) 33.08 PROPERTY 2,413.13 (UP) 23.93 SERVICES 1,812.61 (UP) 9.77 MINING & OIL 21,723.85 (UP) 400.35 PSEI 6,072.18 (UP) 24.66 All Shares Index 3,829.47 (UP) 12.50 Gainers: 86; Losers: 77; Unchanged: 49; Total: 212

0.0039 4.01 16.80 10.00 0.210 17.70 0.82 1.02 12.10 0.48 0.8600 0.9200 0.047 0.047 15.78 4.70 0.008 3.07 0.016 0.017 12.52 8.50 0.024 200.00 0.014 22.65 505.00 100.00 6.52 104.10

ABS-CBN Holdings Corp. Ayala Corp. Pref `A First Gen G GMA Holdings Inc. PCOR-Preferred SMC Preferred A SMC Preferred C 1000.00 SMPFC Preferred 0.68 4.21

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75.60 0.27 99.00 (1.00) 0.73 2.82 55.40 0.09 18.94 (0.32) 29.60 (0.67) 10.30 (0.96) 0.76 (2.56) 2.87 2.50 530.00 0.00 105.40 (0.38) 1.73 (1.14) 72.00 0.00 91.00 1.00 101.00 (4.27) 414.00 0.49 61.00 0.00 165.40 0.55 1030.00 114.80 (0.17) 2.42 (0.41) 38.15 8.00 1.99 1.33 19.20 2.95 27.15 5.31 6.99 11.20 1.82 23.95 99.90 0.0200 13.40 3.98 0.650 106.90 11.50 48.00 2.02 12.96 1.61 14.00 14.20 33.50 4.95 17.500 279.60 4.50 8.00 6.27 10.50 12.12 9.40 4.85 2.25 4.54 106.30 243.00 1.74 0.142 1.72 1.43 85.10 1.58 0.95 9.78 1.51

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Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. Bank of PI Bankard, Inc. China Bank COL Financial Eastwest Bank Filipino Fund Inc. First Abacus I-Remit Inc. Manulife Fin. Corp. Metrobank Natl Reinsurance Corp. Phil Bank of Comm Phil. National Bank Phil. Savings Bank PSE Inc. RCBC `A Security Bank Sun Life Financial Union Bank Vantage Equities

Aboitiz Power Corp. Agrinurture Inc. Alliance Tuna Intl Inc. Alsons Cons. Asiabest Group Chemrez Technologies Inc. Cirtek Holdings (Chips) DNL Industries Inc. Energy Devt. Corp. (EDC) EEI Euro-Med Lab. First Gen Corp. First Holdings A Greenergy Holcim Philippines Inc. Integ. Micro-Electronics Ionics Inc Jollibee Foods Corp. Lafarge Rep Liberty Flour LMG Chemicals LT Group Mabuhay Vinyl Corp. Manchester Intl. A Manchester Intl. B Manila Water Co. Inc. Mariwasa MFG. Inc. Megawide Mla. Elect. Co `A Panasonic Mfg Phil. Corp. Pancake House Inc. Pepsi-Cola Products Phil. Petron Corporation Phinma Corporation Phoenix Petroleum Phils. RFM Corporation Roxas and Co. Salcon Power Corp. San Miguel Corp `A San MiguelPure Foods `B Splash Corporation Swift Foods, Inc. TKC Steel Corp. Trans-Asia Oil Universal Robina Victorias Milling Vitarich Corp. Vivant Corp. Vulcan Indl. Abacus Cons. `A Aboitiz Equity Alcorn Gold Res. Alliance Global Inc. Anglo Holdings A Anscor `A Asia Amalgamated A ATN Holdings A ATN Holdings B Ayala Corp `A DMCI Holdings F&J Prince A Filinvest Dev. Corp. Forum Pacic GT Capital House of Inv. JG Summit Holdings Keppel Holdings `A Keppel Holdings `B Lopez Holdings Corp. Lodestar Invt. Holdg.Corp. Mabuhay Holdings `A Marcventures Hldgs., Inc. Metro Pacic Inv. Corp. Minerales Industrias Corp. MJCI Investments Inc. Pacica `A Prime Media Hldg Prime Orion Seafront `A Sinophil Corp. SM Investments Inc. Solid Group Inc. South China Res. Inc. Unioil Res. & Hldgs Wellex Industries Zeus Holdings

Anchor Land Holdings Inc. A. Brown Co., Inc. Araneta Prop `A Arthaland Corp. Ayala Land `B Belle Corp. `A Cebu Holdings Century Property City & Land Dev. Cityland Dev. `A Crown Equities Inc. Cyber Bay Corp. Empire East Land Ever Gotesco Global-Estate Filinvest Land,Inc. Highlands Prime Interport `A Keppel Properties Megaworld Corp. MRC Allied Ind. Phil. Estates Corp. Phil. Realty `A Robinsons Land `B Rockwell Shang Properties Inc. SM Development `A SM Prime Holdings Sta. Lucia Land Inc. Starmalls Suntrust Home Dev. Inc. Vista Land & Lifescapes

2GO Group ABS-CBN Acesite Hotel APC Group, Inc. Asian Terminals Inc. Bloomberry Boulevard Holdings Calata Corp. Cebu Air Inc. (5J) DFNN Inc. FEUI Globe Telecom GMA Network Inc. I.C.T.S.I. Information Capital Tech. IPeople Inc. `A IP Converge IP E-Game Ventures Inc. IPVG Corp. Island Info ISM Communications Leisure & Resorts Lorenzo Shipping Macroasia Corp. Manila Bulletin Manila Jockey Pacic Online Sys. Corp. Paxys Inc. Phil. Racing Club Phil. Seven Corp. Philweb.Com Inc. PLDT Common PremiereHorizon Puregold STI Holdings Touch Solutions Waterfront Phils. Yehey

Abra Mining Apex `A Atlas Cons. `A Atok-Big Wedge `A Basic Energy Corp. Benguet Corp `B Century Peak Metals Hldgs Coal Asia Dizon Geograce Res. Phil. Inc. Lepanto `A Lepanto `B Manila Mining `A Manila Mining `B Nickelasia Nihao Mineral Resources Omico Oriental Peninsula Res. Oriental Pet. `A Oriental Pet. `B Philex `A PhilexPetroleum Philodrill Corp. `A Semirara Corp. United Paragon

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FINANCIAL 75.40 76.00 75.40 100.00 100.00 98.50 0.71 0.73 0.71 55.35 55.60 55.35 19.00 19.00 18.94 29.80 30.00 29.50 10.40 10.98 10.30 0.78 0.78 0.75 2.80 2.87 2.77 530.00 531.00 530.00 105.80 105.80 105.00 1.75 1.75 1.73 72.00 78.00 72.00 90.10 91.50 90.20 105.50 105.50 101.00 412.00 415.00 412.00 61.00 61.45 60.90 164.50 165.70 164.50 1030.00 1030.00 1030.00 115.00 116.50 114.80 2.43 2.43 2.42 INDUSTRIAL 38.35 38.55 37.80 8.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 2.06 1.96 1.35 1.35 1.33 19.30 19.30 19.20 2.95 2.95 2.88 26.95 27.20 26.30 4.98 5.340 4.99 7.05 7.06 6.95 11.08 11.26 11.08 2.05 1.83 1.81 23.70 24.05 23.60 100.10 100.10 98.50 0.0200 0.0210 0.0190 13.16 13.40 13.16 4.00 4.00 3.98 0.640 0.690 0.650 108.50 109.00 106.90 11.50 11.50 11.06 49.00 48.00 48.00 1.97 2.08 1.97 12.88 12.96 12.88 1.61 1.61 1.61 13.28 14.00 12.70 13.40 14.20 13.00 33.45 33.65 33.35 5.10 5.10 4.69 17.520 17.600 17.500 273.20 279.60 273.20 6.10 4.50 4.50 8.02 8.20 8.00 6.36 6.35 6.18 10.46 10.68 10.46 12.38 12.12 12.00 9.40 9.54 9.30 4.89 4.90 4.79 2.25 2.25 2.25 4.54 4.55 4.54 107.50 107.50 105.60 242.40 244.00 242.40 1.79 1.79 1.74 0.140 0.142 0.142 1.70 1.72 1.70 1.43 1.45 1.42 86.20 86.20 85.10 1.47 1.63 1.47 0.93 0.99 0.93 9.90 9.78 9.01 1.55 1.53 1.51 HOLDING FIRMS 0.68 0.69 0.67 55.80 56.10 55.20 0.1420 0.1430 0.1420 17.34 17.88 17.30 2.28 2.33 2.29 5.57 5.63 5.50 4.80 4.98 4.75 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.88 522.00 525.50 520.00 53.15 53.15 52.00 3.00 2.95 2.95 4.67 4.72 4.63 0.240 0.218 0.218 658.00 673.00 658.00 6.52 6.60 6.49 37.90 37.90 37.30 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.20 5.35 5.00 6.85 7.00 6.83 1.00 1.02 1.00 0.500 0.510 0.500 1.88 1.88 1.82 4.97 5.08 4.98 7.14 7.11 6.99 6.70 7.15 6.70 0.0510 0.0530 0.0510 1.400 1.400 1.330 0.600 0.650 0.600 1.90 1.91 1.90 0.320 0.335 0.320 928.00 942.00 928.00 2.20 2.22 2.16 1.10 1.11 1.11 0.2900 0.2800 0.2700 0.3050 0.3100 0.2950 0.660 0.710 0.640 PROPERTY 16.90 17.00 17.00 3.00 3.00 2.94 1.210 1.360 1.000 0.200 0.202 0.200 27.15 28.05 27.10 4.98 5.05 5.00 3.88 4.00 4.00 1.76 1.78 1.73 2.35 2.35 2.26 1.15 1.15 1.15 0.072 0.072 0.065 0.80 0.88 0.80 1.010 1.040 1.000 0.395 0.400 0.380 2.01 2.05 1.98 1.63 1.65 1.62 1.99 1.74 1.74 1.20 1.20 1.20 2.30 2.85 2.80 3.18 3.27 3.17 0.1110 0.1180 0.1100 0.7000 0.7000 0.6500 0.500 0.510 0.470 21.30 21.50 21.20 3.20 3.37 3.15 3.19 3.13 3.10 6.00 5.99 5.95 16.66 16.70 16.42 0.84 0.88 0.73 3.90 3.90 3.65 0.600 0.610 0.580 5.150 5.190 5.080 SERVICES 1.68 1.70 1.70 40.00 40.00 39.80 1.32 1.32 1.28 0.820 0.850 0.820 9.87 10.00 10.00 12.98 13.20 12.96 0.1380 0.1400 0.1350 3.78 3.79 3.68 61.70 61.70 61.00 4.89 5.00 4.90 1064.00 1066.00 1052.00 1092.00 1134.00 1090.00 9.68 9.72 9.57 75.30 76.50 75.05 0.460 0.470 0.430 8.70 9.00 8.60 3.74 3.75 3.53 0.024 0.025 0.024 0.62 0.64 0.62 0.0550 0.0550 0.0520 2.1700 2.2000 2.2000 8.20 8.20 8.14 1.41 1.55 1.55 2.50 2.52 2.52 0.77 0.77 0.73 2.77 2.77 2.70 14.00 14.02 14.00 2.95 2.97 2.93 10.00 11.00 10.22 87.00 87.50 86.50 14.20 14.20 13.92 2698.00 2730.00 2700.00 0.340 0.350 0.335 32.50 32.60 31.90 1.00 1.01 0.99 9.35 9.49 9.19 0.420 0.420 0.405 1.280 1.290 1.270 MINING & OIL 0.0057 0.0058 0.0057 4.91 4.90 4.90 20.85 21.50 20.80 20.55 20.45 20.45 0.275 0.290 0.280 18.50 18.50 18.50 1.00 1.03 1.02 1.01 1.01 1.01 15.00 15.00 14.82 0.52 0.53 0.52 1.130 1.170 1.120 1.190 1.250 1.190 0.0620 0.0650 0.0630 0.0670 0.0690 0.0660 19.70 20.55 19.70 4.75 4.80 4.55 0.5500 0.6300 0.5500 3.550 3.640 3.550 0.0210 0.0210 0.0200 0.0220 0.0210 0.0210 17.26 18.200 17.160 33.00 33.30 32.10 0.041 0.042 0.041 242.60 243.40 241.80 0.0180 0.0190 0.0180 PREFERRED 42.00 42.00 41.30 530.00 530.00 529.50 103.60 103.60 103.50 9.93 9.95 9.85 108.50 108.60 108.50 74.95 75.00 74.95 75.10 75.30 75.15 1020.00 1020.00 1018.00 WARRANTS & BONDS 2.06 2.16 2.10 SME 8.39 8.36 8.30

3,359,090 905,670 198,000 96,570 46,000 1,555,000 19,100 265,000 31,000 440 1,596,630 520,000 1,530 594,330 2,470 23,170 1,491,480.00 455,240 0.00 329,660 178,000 3,344,300 3,400 2,019,000 472,000 2,200 132,000 136,200 28,320,000 13,142,300 3,096,400 26,000 1,888,100 281,990 119,000,000 250,000 62,000 75,000 303,770 321,500 100 384,000 415,300 12,000 52,800 86,400 648,400 238,100 2,371,600 188,280 1,019,000 56,000 4,224,100 3,088,600 8,400 230,800 1,068,000 20,000 13,000 534,460 20,640 136,000 230,000 55,000 22,733,000 1,183,190 42,898,000 1,412,000 3,200 828,000 5,380,000 943,740 66,360,000 16,732,900 1,796,000 82,400 57,000 10,000 97,000 852,110 3,911,320 31,000 641,000 40,000 114,290 143,400 1,143,200 10,100 20,000 6,217,100 88,000 100,000 201,000 12,197,000 340,300 18,300 10,980,000 110,000 9,400,000 35,000 8,760,000 321,350 164,000 50,000 640,000 440,000 50,216,000

(1,035,065.50) (144,292.00) (17,205,325.00) 10,600 (36,040.00) (79,184,895.00) (5,250.00) 35,086,328.00

5,667,101.00 64,693,271.00 125 447,010.00 4,860.00 (12,853,945.00) (1,886,840.00) 38,600.00

(0.52) 0.00 (0.50) (1.48) (0.52) 0.00 0.74 6.63 (0.85) 1.08 (11.22) 1.05 (0.20) 0.00 1.82 (0.50) 1.56 (1.47) 0.00 (2.04) 2.54 0.62 0.00 5.42 5.97 0.15 (2.94) (0.11) 2.34 (26.23) (0.25) (1.42) 0.38 (2.10) 0.00 (0.82) 0.00 0.00 (1.12) 0.25 (2.79) 1.43 1.18 0.00 (1.28) 7.48 2.15 (1.21) (2.58) 0.00 0.27 0.00 3.00 0.88 1.08 3.75 0.00 0.00 (0.29) (1.41) (1.67) (0.86) (9.17) 1.37 1.23 (1.06) 0.00 2.88 0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.01 (1.68) 6.72 1.96 (5.00) 0.00 0.00 3.13 1.29 0.45 0.91 (6.90) 0.00 4.55

150.00 37,579,590.00 (22,774,738.00) (9,710,550.00) 2,287,145.00 10,465,450.00 (1,912,000.00) (536,360.00)

5,677,626.00 (143,750.00) (64,700.00)

1,100,740.00 11,483,925.00 (200,705.00) 2,466,082.00 (8,566,906.00) (5,341,920.00) (25,398,668.00) 181,633.00 1,899,440.00

20,639,255.00 (4,094,790.00) (1,156,410.00) (49,482,636.00) 3,593,510.00

0.68 55.95 0.1420 17.86 2.30 5.63 4.98 0.90 0.90 520.50 52.40 2.95 4.63 0.218 667.00 6.60 37.50 5.00 5.35 6.90 1.00 0.500 1.88 5.02 7.02 7.15 0.0520 1.330 0.600 1.90 0.330 940.00 2.21 1.11 0.2700 0.3050 0.690

37,305,869.00 72,089,982.00 47,850.00

(217,492,275.00) (107,215,702.00) 975,350.00 (3,136,085.00) (93,888.00) 12,786,715.00 4,691,516.00

(6,225,270.00)

(378,080.00) 10,430,580.00

110,720.00

17.00 3.00 1.000 0.200 27.80 5.05 4.00 1.76 2.26 1.15 0.072 0.81 1.010 0.390 2.00 1.64 1.74 1.20 2.85 3.22 0.1110 0.6600 0.480 21.30 3.31 3.13 5.97 16.54 0.73 3.90 0.580 5.120

0.59 0.00 (17.36) 0.00 2.39 1.41 3.09 0.00 (3.83) 0.00 0.00 1.25 0.00 (1.27) (0.50) 0.61 (12.56) 0.00 23.91 1.26 0.00 (5.71) (4.00) 0.00 3.44 (1.88) (0.50) (0.72) (13.10) 0.00 (3.33) (0.58)

1,000 202,000 56,279,000 440,000 11,468,100 572,000 54,000 6,303,000 191,000 10,000 10,130,000 73,359,000 51,692,000 6,660,000 18,366,000 64,378,000 250,000 106,000 15,000 84,120,000 68,610,000 10,356,000 1,452,000 1,129,000 7,039,000 626,000 41,228,900 17,881,900 23,918,000 6,000 1,455,000 11,784,200

17,000.00 (82,840.00) 368,420.00 145,299,895.00 321,930.00

50,280.00 20,600.00 7,700.00 (3,836,940.00) 16,813,870.00

15,612,400.00 91,900.00 171,600.00 (980.00) 531,395.00 2,974,389.00 (7,583,774.00) 90,900.00 (3,689,163.00)

1.70 1.19 39.80 (0.50) 1.31 (0.76) 0.840 2.44 10.00 1.32 13.10 0.92 0.1350 (2.17) 3.72 (1.59) 61.50 (0.32) 5.00 2.25 1066.00 1134.00 3.85 9.57 (1.14) 75.50 0.27 0.460 0.00 9.00 3.45 3.70 (1.07) 0.024 0.00 0.64 3.23 0.0550 0.00 2.2000 1.38 8.19 (0.12) 1.55 9.93 2.52 0.80 0.77 0.00 2.76 (0.36) 14.00 0.00 2.94 (0.34) 10.40 4.00 86.50 (0.57) 14.20 0.00 2714.00 0.59 0.335 (1.47) 32.00 (1.54) 1.01 1.00 9.20 (1.60) 0.420 0.00 1.290 0.78 0.0057 4.90 21.25 20.45 0.290 18.50 1.03 1.02 15.00 0.52 1.160 1.220 0.0630 0.0670 20.10 4.60 0.6300 3.590 0.0200 0.0210 18.02 33.25 0.042 243.20 0.0180 0.00 (0.20) 1.92 (0.49) 5.45 0.00 3.00 0.99 0.00 0.00 2.65 2.52 1.61 0.00 2.03 (3.16) 14.55 1.13 (4.76) (4.55) 4.40 0.76 2.44 0.25 0.00

1,000 42,000 29,000 20,812,000 1,500 3,243,300 46,020,000 1,319,000 137,160 2,000 0.19 60,105 1,495,700 635,330 980,000 135,300 380,000 103,900,000 526,000 2,260,000 3,000 160,900 50,000 2,524,000 125,000 126,000 70,400 368,000 669,100 2,320 2,318,700 227,270 1,050,000 7,164,700 9,224,000 782,400 770,000 64,000 106,000,000 1,000 3,824,900 100 3,450,000 10,000 255,000 1,881,000 14,800 1,365,000 49,195,000 18,961,000 235,230,000 100,230,000 2,259,900 1,058,000 542,000 699,000 506,200,000 45,100,000 14,940,400 107,500 38,300,000 274,410 25,500,000 507,500 1,880 15,820 3,426,100 54,910 1,211,200 2,500 (0.20) 706,000 1,000

84,000.00

(23,287,520.00) 34,850.00 3,720.00 (947,083.00) 115 14,715,660.00

23,934,972.50 51,600.00 (1,288,800.00) 93,000.00

(138,000.00)

(5,880.00) 499,758.00 83,040.00 (6,848,162.00) 79,044,970.00

(99,021,530.00) 1,500,000.00 (186,727.00) (205,000.00)

25,355,565.00 2,045.00 (185,000.00) (59,520.00)

3,988,400.00 (42,160.00) (8,735,374.00) 9,340.00 721,280.00

33,481,596.00 333,215.00 (1,867,596.00) 10,713,560.00 499,560.00 (86,271,000.00) 20,490

41.90 (0.24) 530.00 0.00 103.50 (0.10) 9.95 0.20 108.50 0.00 75.00 0.07 75.30 0.27 1018.00 2.16 4.85

8.36

(0.36)

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Thai exec gets two years for royal slur

A THAI court today sentenced a ministerial adviser, who helped lead protests in 2010 against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, to two years in prison for insulting the royal family. Yossawaris Chuklom, a comedian who goes by the name Jeng Dokjik, received the sentence for comments made in a speech to protesters that implied King Bhumibol Adulyadej inuenced Abhisits decision not to dissolve the parliament, according to a court statement. Yossawaris is seeking bail and plans to appeal, his lawyer Thamrong Lakdaen said. His statement falsely accused the king of political interference and opposing the defendant and his group, the court said. His statement that his speech didnt mean he was referring to the king is groundless. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who replaced Abhisit in

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2011 after her party won a parliamentary majority, appointed Yossawaris in November as an adviser to the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry. Yossawaris helped lead protests by the Red Shirts, a group calling for an election that was backed by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Yinglucks brother. Yossawaris joins at least seven others detained in Thailand under the lese-majeste law, which mandates jail sentences as long as 15 years for defaming, insulting or threatening the king, queen, heir apparent or regent. The United Nations has criticized the law for curbing free speech as calls grow within Thailand to amend the statute. Bhumibol, 85, assumed the throne in 1946 and serves as head of state. Thailands Constitution says the king shall be enthroned in a position of revered worship and shall not be violated. BLOOMBERG

$500-m gun ban package adds checks

PRESIDENT Barack Obama unveiled the most ambitious gun-control agenda in decades today, announcing a $500 million package of legislative proposals and executive actions aimed at curbing rearms violence, from mass shootings to street crime.
The president, counting on a shift in public opinion since the shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school last month, challenged Congress to mandate background checks for all gun buyers, ban high-capacity ammunition clips, and reinstate a ban on sales of assault weapons. Obama signed 23 executive actions aimed at circumventing congressional opposition to new gun restrictions, including several designed to maximize prosecution of gun crimes and improve access to government data for background checks. If theres even one thing we can do to reduce this violence, if theres even one life that can be saved, then weve got an obligation to try, Obama said, surrounded by lawmakers, gun-control advocates and children who wrote to the president after the Dec. 14 shooting that killed 20 students and six staff members in Newtown, Connecticut. By introducing the measures days before his inauguration, Obama is placing the gun debate at the top of his second-term agenda. He and his congressional allies face strong opposition, particularly in the Republican-run House, to his legislative proposals. The National Rie Association, the biggest lobby for gun owners and makers, has vowed to ght any new limits. The NRA, which warned members on its website today that the ultimate goal of gun-control advocates was an outright ban on your guns, released a statement saying the group would work with Congress to nd real solutions to protecting children. Attacking rearms and ignoring children is not a solution to the crisis we face as a nation, the organization said in the statement. Along with reinstating the assault-weapons ban that expired in 2004 and limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds, Obama wants Congress to prohibit the possession of armor-piercing ammunition and increase criminal penalties for gun trafcking. The administration also plans to address legal barriers that may prevent states from sharing relevant medical information, to review standards for gun locks, require federal authorities to trace rearms recovered in criminal investigations and direct the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes of gun violence. BLOOMBERG

Study: Flu vaccine safe in pregnancy

NEW YORKA large study offers reassuring news for pregnant women: Its safe to get a u shot. The research found no evidence that the vaccine increases the risk of losing a fetus, and may prevent some deaths. Getting the u while pregnant makes fetal death more likely, the Norwegian research showed. The u vaccine has long been considered safe for pregnant women and their fetus. US health ofcials began recommending u shots for them more than ve decades ago, following a higher death rate in pregnant women during a u pandemic in the late 1950s. But the study is the largest look at the safety and value of u vaccination during pregnancy, experts say. This is the kind of information we need to provide our patients when discussing that u vaccine is important for everyone, particularly for pregnant women, said Dr. Geeta Swamy, a researcher who studies vaccines and pregnant women at Duke University Medical Center. The study was released by the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday as the United States and Europe suffer through an early and intense u season. A US obstetricians group this week reminded members that its not too late for their pregnant patients to get vaccinated. The new study was led by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. It tracked pregnancies in Norway in 2009 and 2010 during an international epidemic of a new swine u strain. Before 2009, pregnant women in Norway were not routinely advised to get u shots. But during the pandemic, vaccinations against the new strain were recommended for those in their second or third trimester. The study focused on more than 113,000 pregnancies. Of those, 492 ended in the death of the fetus. The researchers calculated that the risk of fetal death was nearly twice as high for women who werent vaccinated as it was in vaccinated mothers. AP

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With a big bang, Kia ends 2012

COLUMBIAN Autocar Corporation, exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, ended the year with an impressive 57.4% year-on-year increase according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines. From the 4, 782 units sold in 2011, CAC closed the year with a solid 7, 527 units. Outperforming other automotive brands in 2012, CACs 57% improvement in sales is the highest growth rate by any member of CAMPI. The year just ended was a really good one for the automotive industry and the enormous growth from our 2011 gures is a testament to that, said CAC president Ginia R. Domingo. The increase in sales can be greatly attributed to the strong performance of our Sportage and Rio models. The all-new Kia Rio was launched only in early 2012 but its already one of our best-selling nameplates, denitely a favourite among Kia fans. Notable milestones in 2012 included two company rsts - entering the ranks of InterBrands Top 100 Best Global Brands and launching the all-new Kia Quoris luxury agship sedan. The Quoris was revealed in the Philippines in August 2012 at the 4th Philippine International Motor Show along with the new Kia Sorento and Optima. Globally, Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) announced that its sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2012 reached an all-time high of 2,710,017 units, reinforcing Kias position as one of the worlds fastest growing automakers. This gure represents an annual year-on-year increase of 9.3% and marks the rst time in the companys history that it has eclipsed the 2.7 million unit sales mark. Thomas Oh, Executive Vice President & COO of Kia Motors Corp., said, The year 2012 was another period of signicant milestones for the Kia brand, and our ongoing product offensive will continue in 2013 with the start of production of eight next generation, upgraded or body style variants, including the all-new Carens and Soul as well as refreshed versions of the Optima, Sportage and Rio. Given the difcult global market environment expected in 2013, we at Kia will embark on a new era of qualitative growth in all areas of the business to prepare ourselves for a new wave of sales expansion in the coming years.

In the lap of luxury: The Kia Quoris held its preview in September 2012 almost overshadowed by the Kia Rio and Sorento.

SETTING THE BENCHMARK

Text and photos by Dino Ray V. Directo III

THE compact sedan segment just got more exciting this year following the launch of the Nissan Almera early this week. With Nissan Motors Philippines top brass in attendance led by Allen Chen, president-CEO, Nissan left no stone unturned in introducing its current best-selling sedan. On hand to grace the grand launch were Taipei Economic and Cultural Ambassador Raymond Wang, Sta Rosa Laguna Mayor Arlene Arcillas, dealer principals and members of the motoring media.
The Almera reects our desire to give Filipino motorists the freedom of choice to select the vehicle that ts their lifestyle at a cost that will give them the best value for their money, states Chen. The Nissan ALMERA has been enjoying acclaimed success particularly in the U.S., Thailand and China, India and has sold more than 500,000 units worldwide. NMPI is condent that its success will be replicated in the Philippines. According to Lee Juina, Marketing Head of NMPI, Nissans latest offering is built on an all-new global V (versatile) platform which utilizes a lightweight yet rigid body, powered by Nissans latest 1.5-liter HR15DE four-cylinder engine featuring with Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control (CVTC) optimizing fuel efciency. NMPI also revealed that the Almera will be locally assembled at the Nissan Technopark in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Although assembled locally, the car benets from the engineering and design expertise developed by Nissan globally. It is perfectly in tune with the needs and expectations of Filipino consumers, adds Chen. This car aims to bring dynamism to the compact sedan category by offering an upscale feel and C-segment spaciousness but at a B-segment

With the Almera, Nissan is all set to do battle in the B-segment.

price, reiterates Chen. History of the Almera The ALMERA name plate rst saw introduction in 1995 and has

Nissan president Allen Chen and Taiwanes Ambassador Raymond Wong ash the thumbs-up sign.

since been through ve design generations. Its forerunner, Sunny, swept the global automotive world when it was introduced back in 1966. The name ALMERA was derived from the Spanish word Almendra which means a large diamond. In 2005, the name Versa was coined for the same model for the North American market to further emphasize the versatile space in a sub-compact passenger car. From a niche market model, the ALMERA became a global model with demand for sub-compact passenger cars growing. The latest version ALMERA is a classic four-door, ve-seat sedan with a body design showing clear Nissan DNA. The long wheelbase helps to create a spacious cabin while the roomy luggage area is cleverly disguised by the sweep of the rooine and rear window which blends into the trunk lid. Aside from the class leading comfort features of the Almera, the cars interior is notably larger than its rivals measuring 4,425 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and

1,505 mm taller than the Honda City, Toyota Vios and the Hyundai Accent. The generous leg room is comfortable for three full sized adults. Another plus factor is the 490 liters of luggage space, the largest in its class. A handle mounted on inside the lid means the trunk can be closed without the need to touch the invariably dirty exterior of the car. Design, styling, comfort, safety and performance no doubt the new Nissan ALMERA delivers beyond what customers expect from a compact car. NMPI is now at the forefront of redening the standards of a B-segment car. The new ALMERA is a class above the rest and we promise to provide our customers the joy of a new experience, Chen said. The all-new Nissan Almera is available in three levels of trim the 1500cc base manual at P710,000, a 1500cc base automatic at P760,000 and 1500cc mid automatic at P830,000. Patrons can choose from four color hues: titanium grey, brilliant silver, alpine white and bluish black.

FASTLANE
Hyundai caps 2012 with 8% growth
HYUNDAI Asia Resources, Inc., he ofcial distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, ends 2012 on a positive note with 8% growth in total sales. HARI registered a total of 21,996 units sold for the whole year from 20,297 units sold in 2011. The Passenger Car segment continued to boost sales with 25% growth, or 13,382 units sold in 2012 from the 10,700 units sold in the previous year. The Eon, Hyundais newest sub-compact PC model that was launched in 2012, shoved PC sales up to complement the good performance of the Accent (16%) and the Elantra (27%). December 2012 alone posted 9% growth in total sales with 1,505 units from 1,375 units sold in December 2011. Likewise, total sales of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) increased by 28% compared to December 2011, driven by aggressive promotions of the Tucson and the timely arrival of the all-new Santa Fe and the Grand Starex. The Philippine economy has surpassed its projected target growth for 2012, and consumer spending remains buoyant. With similar bullishness and optimism, we open another year, setting ambitious targets to beat last years sales performance. Hyundai in 2013 is all set to become truly the most beloved auto brand of the Filipino, states Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, HARI President and CEO

Isuzu donates 4x4 D-Max to social project

IN a year that has seen robust growth for the company and signicant contributions to the rise of the domestic automotive industry, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) capped a successful 2012 with a meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility initiative that has beneted less privileged Filipinos, as well as help ensure assistance for those who need it in the future. IPC, which marked its 15th Inaugural Anniversary in 2012, turned over an Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 to World Vision Philippines last early December. The international advocacy organization had rst sought IPCs assistance in various relief and relocation efforts for more than 10,000 families that were affected by the calamity caused by the recent southwest monsoon habagat. They needed tough and capable vehicles for its numerous emergency response missions during the aftermath of the tragedy. IPC saw this as an excellent opportunity to help in its own way the victims of habagat by lending out D-MAX 4x4 pickups, which were used to safely and ably transport people and relief goods. But IPC deemed it only proper to take the assistance a step further, and donated to World Vision one unit of the D-MAX 4x4 pickup. Through this, IPC believes that it can more effectively extend a helping hand to society by way of the varied causes that are addressed by World Vision. Besides helping World Vision Philippines in relief operations and other rele-

Off- and on-road protection

GET the ultimate protection from the elements and look good at the same time with Foilacar. Known as the innovator of Foil technology in the country, Foilacar is now reinventing paint protection for your car with its line of lm protection engineered and developed from Germany. It is a lm protection which provides your car the factory paint look but with an upgraded level of protection, says Lester Codog of Foilacar Manila. Shown in photo is a Toyota Land Cruiser of wildlife photographer and professional lensman Michael Anton. I do a lot of photo shoots off road and at times swamps to get the perfect shot of nature at its nest. Having this Foilacar protection is great because it protects the exterior of my SUV from scratches and chips from tall grass and tree branches, says Anton. Codog also warns the consumers that there are cheaper, China made versions of foil ooding the market. While China-made foils are relatively more affordable, this can damage your cars paint nish, and can easily chip off. You will see the difference when you remove it, adds Codog. Foilacar also provides car owners with the advantage of paint protection and preservation, color change anytime and limitless designs possibilities. Our goal is to protect your car from the harsh weather conditions, paint chipping and vandalism, states Codog. This personalized lm protection is the car technology once exclusively enjoyed by the super rich, now made affordable by Foilacar. We have different color hues to choose from and our professionally trained service crew will take care of your paint. Imagine lesser maintenance and change of color anytime at a practical price. We also offer clear lm protection to protect your valuable investment, adds Codog.

IPC President Ryoji Yamazaki (right) turns over an Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 to World Vision Philippines Executive Director Elnora Bailen-Avarientos. Besides helping World Vision in relief operations and other relevant activities, IPCs donation is also a token of appreciation for being a new partner in the TESDA auto mechanic training center in Leyte, which Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan is supporting.

vant activities, Isuzu Philippines Corporations donation of an Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 pickup is also a token of appreciation to World Vision for being a new partner in the TESDA auto mechanic training center, which Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan is supporting, said IPC President Ryoji Yamazaki. It is likewise our humble way of returning the favor that society has so generously given us.

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dishes by using leftovers from the Royal banquet in large pots and argued that the word paella comes from the Arab word baqiyah, which means leftovers. Pilars kitchen is painted in cream and everything is shiny. All the ingredients are already sliced and cut. On different small plates, there are the chicken, onion, garlic, green pepper, shrimps, squid, tomato, clams, parsley, salt, lemon, green peas and of course, rice. A history lesson Paella is a Catalan word for pan, which was derived from the Old French word paella which also means pan, and from the Latin word patella, which our cooking class ofcially begins. The eld workers of Albufara were the rst ones to cook the early paellas with rice vegetables, marsh rats or eel as the main ingredients. But during the course of the 19th century, ingredients now included duck, chicken, rabbit and sea foods. Others added snails. I secretly check if we are including snails in our paella. So far, none. Step by step, Pilar teaches us her great grandmothers

JANUARY 18, 2013 Gianna Maniego, Editor Dinna Chan Vasquez, Assistant Editor previously boiled shrimp shells. Add rice. Then saffron. Pour salt and wait for 15 minutes. For a bit of decoration, a sliced red pepper and a few shrimps (this time, with shells) will do. For the nishing touch, squeeze a whole lemon over the paella. And ya est! Ready to be served. I have never imagined that cooking paella is this fun and simple. In 1840, a local Spanish newspaper wrote about this rice dish and used the phrase paella to refer the recipe and not the pan. Thus, the name paella was popularly billed as such. There are three popularly known types of paella, paella valenciana (Valencian), paella mixta (mixed) and paella de marisco (seafoods), which is considered to be the most globally known among the three. Spilling screts In between steps, Pilar shares her truquitos and secretitos, her tips and secrets that would make her paella taste extra yummy. For most paella chefs, they use calasparra or bomba rice for this dish and say that the success of having a very delicious paella is the use of saffron and olive oil and the amount of caldo (broth) that you put in it. Pilar signals me to come forward and taste the just cooked dish. I close my eyes and feel the rice and the peas irt with my taste buds. Heavenly. The scraping sound of the knives and forks against the plates echoes within the four corners of the dining room. Pedros dad pours wine to everybodys glasses. It has been unanimously decided that this is the best paella in the entire Iberian Peninsula; this very afternoon. Pilar can't hide her contentment when there is nothing left in the pan. When asked how we fared as her students, delightedly, she declares, Man, they are just wonderful! While the rest of the group are enjoying their caf con leche (coffee with milk), caf corto (coffee with some milk) and caf solo (coffee without milk), I lazily stir my green tea. Its time for the sobremesa which literally means over the table. This is one Spanish culture that refers to the art of conversation after a meal, discussions about practically anything under the sun which normally takes hours and hours of non-stop gabfest. The conversation ranges from politics to football to showbiz gossips and of course, todays subject: paella. Pedros father relates one paella trivia: In October 2001, the worlds largest paella was cooked in Valencia feeding around 110,000 people. Everybody laughs when Pedro jokes that Pilar is not really that far behind. Her paella was devoured by six hungry mouths in one sitting which can equal if not beat 110,000 mouths.

THE DOOR SLOWLY opens and the round gure of Pilar gladly welcomes us in and invites us to follow her. The house is spic and span. The walls are painted in white and the oor is covered with a green linoleum with drawings of owers and vines on the edges. The television is her best friend, her lone companion inside her humble abode. Pilar shows us the rest of the house until we nally reach our last stop, the kitchen. Today we are having a paella cooking class and Pilar is going to teach us how.

It was during Anna's birthday party a week ago when Anna and I mentioned to Pedro's mom that we wanted to learn to cook paella. Pilar, the ever gracious neighbor of Pedros parents, happened to overhear our conversation and insisted that we come to her place the following Sunday.

A very SPANISH SUNDAY

By Nathaniel Sisma Villaluna
Before this, I looked at Spains national food on Wikipedia. Paella is a rice dish and is said to have originated from Albufara, Valencia. There are some stories about the very rst paella. According to one story, it was during the time of the Moorish kings that the servants created rice again means, pan. The tender voice of Pilar resonates around the kitchen as I diligently write down the ingredients and wait for her to divulge the rst step. She takes out her paellera, a round, shallow and made of polished steel with two handles especially designed to cook this dish. As Pilar turns on the stove, recipe handed down to her grandmother, then to her mother, then to her and now, to us. First, fry the chicken. Then saut the onion, garlic and parsley. Add green pepper and tomato. Then the shrimps (without the shells), the small clams and the squids are next. Pour in the soup of the From then on, a variety of ingredients were added and mixed together like white rice, chicken , rabbit, duck, butter beans, artichoke, tomatoes, saffron, garlic, olive oil and so on, paving the way for the evolution of the modern paella. In the 20th century, paellas popularity spread throughout Spain and beyond.

Of sports and Sugbusog

WHATS up, Doc? If you would ask Dr. Yong Larrazabal, his passion for optical medicine is as deep as his love MILA C. ESPINA for sports and community outreach programs. Last December 23, 2012, Dr. AH CEBU! Yong and his wife Donna as well as colleagues in Run For Sight Foundation visited Gasa Sa Gugma, Home for the Dying Destitutes, among other charitable and religious institutions, to distribute yuletide cheers. These are worthy programs, Doc Yong!!! Food tourism Cebu is bullish about promoting the place as the Hub For Food Tourism. With enthusiastic culinary experts like Jessica Avila, Lita Urbina, Mary Sy and Amparito Lhuillier, how can we fail? Yearly, the Hotel Resorts and Restaurants Association features exciting foodfests with thematic values. The Marco Polo Plaza Hotels Sugbusog this year incentivized ordinary food street dishes. Jessica put the appropriate ambiance and dishes: the Sorbetes King of the Road, pork and chicken barbecue and sh balls; kinilao; chicharon, ginataan, bibingca, native peanuts, balot and many others. It was like decades ago when we would stroll along streets and parks picking our favorite dish. Happenings The Cathay Pacic celebrated its 20th year at SM Northwing. The 888 Forum tackled issues in tourism like delivery of basic services; culture of tourism; and making procedures at the Department of Foreign Affairs easy and orderly. Bobby Joseph announced the extension for travel agents to process passports and visas. The candidates for Ms. Cebu, (by this time winners had been chosen), took time answering issues and concerns in beauty pageants and tourism. The Cebu Holdings led by president Francis Monera, treated the media with dinner at the poolside of Cebu Marriott Hotel. The CHED 7 had its series of seminars on Public Speaking and Events Management with Speechcom International.

Pit Senyor. The Sto. Nio made of native wood at the lobby of Marco Polo where the Sto. Nino collections of Val San Diego are displayed.

CHI dinner at Marriott. Seated: Jimmy Picornel, Francis Monera, Honey Loop, Nelia Neri, MCE and Chinggay Utzurrum. Standing: Mayen Tan, Noel Alicaya, Ian Virrey and Janette Japson.

Handling Events and Public Speaking seminar at CHED 7 organized by Amelia Billete with Speechcom International. Front row: (left) Dr. Arlyn M. Dela Pea, Mary Anne V. Mirabueno, Jocelyn Anne S. Carvajal, Xyraine Mae C. Superlativo 2nd row: (left) Romelia D. Lazarte, Atty. Pacita Y. Isugan, Rosary G. Tacogdoy, Dr. Milagros Espina, Dr. Candelario M. Aytona, Ma. Antonette F. Reyes, Jess Marlowe C. Libre 3rd row:(left) Dr. Pedro C. Fudolig, Engr. Leonardo R. Tanael Jr., Mr. Dante C. Cabunilas, Dr. Joseno A. Ronquillo

Tired but happy. Dr. Philip Larrazabal, Yong, Belle and Donna Larrazabal, Lisa and Arnold Chouachoy, Conchita Cantoneros and Bebe Deresas of Paknaan Womens Club

Dr. Yong and Donna Larrazabal, Mr Arnold and Lisa Chuachoy and Dr. Philip Larrazabal posing together with the Larrazabal Eye Group Staff and Paknaan Womens Club at the St. Therese Chapel.

Mamang Sorbetero. The Sorbetes King and Val Sandiego, Jessica Avila and JuLie Najar

Sugbusog at Marco Polo: Lifestyle writers Jimmy Picornell, Nelia Neri, Flor Ynclino and Julie Nacar.

THE NEW IT DRINK

Move over coffee frapp and milk tea, as the newest trendy, not to mention healthy, coconut water is now the Hollywood A-listers favorite

SALE UNTIL FEBRUARY

Grab the chance to shop after the manic holiday rush at Shangri-la Plazas New Year Sale which runs until Feb. 3

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Rusty Lopez launches online portal

NOW on its 35th year in shoe-business Rusty Lopez keeps up with the times by launching a new shopping portal at www.rustylopez. com. It is a venue where you could purchase your favorite shoes and bags and have them shipped right at your doorstep with just one click of the mouse. The Rusty Lopez Online shop provides a convenient alternative as it reaches out to more and more customers. You can either visit any of the stores nearest you or opt to stay at home because online shopping is literally at your ngertips. With Rusty Lopezs newest foray into e-commerce, customers can expect a wide and fashionable selection of shoes and bags and real time stock availability without having to brave the horrendous trafc, long queues at department stores and even the hassle of rummaging through different stores for a specic style. Rusty Lopez also offers secure payment options you can trust and the benet of updated package tracking when you have your purchases delivered to where you are. Browse through Rusty Lopezs up-to-the-minute magalogue and discover gorgeous and edgy pieces side by side with the brands ubiquitous classic shoes. An array of highheeled numbers, strappy shoes as well as hot ats, pumps with pizzazz, classy slip-ons; mens casual and sporty footwear and childrens shoes are on display. There are footwear choices for the modern family. Rusty Lopez Online shop also carries well-loved products from its sister companies smart and stylish shoes from Centropelle, basics from Russ, trendy wedges and heeled numbers from Azaleia and modish pieces by Maritalia.

WATER
By Ed Biado

Madonna spotted drinking coconut water

COCONUT juiceor coconut water, as its known internationallyis something that we, Filipinos, have grown up loving. We nd them at the beach (in coconut shells with little umbrellas), on the streets (in plastic bags) and at the mall (in paper cups or plastic tumblers from food kiosks). The Philippines is probably the largest consumer of coconut water. Its also the largest exporter of coconuts, accounting for 53 percent of the worlds exports.
This number should grow with the increasing popularity of coconut water in the western world, driven by its evolution from an exotic drink into a trendy lifestyle drink. Celebrities such as Madonna and Rihanna have been spotted enjoying the healthy beverage, not on the beach in summer, but out of a carton in the middle of the city. Is pre-packaged coconut water the new hot thing in the beverage industry? Under functional beverages, a category that addresses the beverage needs of a modern fast-paced lifestyle, packaged coconut water has been gaining traction in the United States and other developed countries because of its health benets and convenience. Pasteurization methods and aseptic packaging, like Tetra Pak, can extend the juices shelf life for up to 12 months. Such is the case of Madonna-ap-

proved Vita Coco, a pioneer in the segment. Its products are made of coconut water with Vitamin C and less than 1 percent natural fruit sugar. Other brands have since entered the market to take advantage of the growing demand. Each of them has different ingredients and preserving processes. For example, Zico is made from concentrate (higher sugar content) and natural flavors (extracted from natural sources but are mostly processed) while Taste Nirvana is 100-percent natural (with pulp!). Flavored coconut water is also available. Here at home, Pepsis Tropicana brand came out with their own version of Tetra Pak-packaged coconut water, Coco Quench (SRP: P80 for 1L and P30 for 330ml). The ingredients list shows that it has coconut

water, reconstituted coconut water, sugar (less than 1 percent) and sodium metabisulte. Anything reconstituted means its water content has been reduced for easier transportation before being rehydrated for packaging. Sodium metabisulte is the inorganic preservative and antioxidant that prevents the product from spoiling. Perhaps due to the reconstitution and additives, the taste is quite different from fresh coconut water. It still, however, contains electrolytes, potassium and most of the original benets. Of course, if theres a fresh buko juice vendor near you, theres no point in buying and staking up on the pre-packaged variety. Otherwise, Coco Quench (and others like it) seems like a sensible, convenient and functional choice. And hey, its trendy too.

Intimate apparel goes on sale

TO "exude sexy condence and make fashion statements are usually among a woman's New Year's resolutions. So how better to kick off 2013 than with a welldeserved wardrobe boost? Make sure to include luxury intimates on your shopping list, so that for every kind of outt, youve got the right innerwear to match. After all, sexy condence and style start from within. Indulge in Avon Fashions beloved bestsellers as the countrys Number One Intimate Apparel brand goes on sale from January 16 to 31, 2013. Spread the good news, ladies! Avon Fashions is bringing you its bestsellers at their best prices ever. Avon Fashions Intimate Apparel promises the perfect t for Filipinas, globally ontrend fashion, and luxurious ne quality. Stock up on stylish, versatile undergarment staples: from the chic black Classic Lucille Underwire Bra, to feline-erce Carmi Multi-way Underwire TShirt Brassiere, to sophisticated Penelope Underwire Brassiere, to dainty Missy Mindy Underwire Brassiere, to oral favorite Mandee Underwire Brassiere, to ultrafunctional Shapemakers Karina Non-Wire Minimizer Brassiere, to soft and comfy Everyday Comfort Cay NonWire Bra and Ria Non-Wire Bra, and more! Plus, with every bra purchase from the January 16-31 2013 brochure, get a useful Avon innovation at a discounted price: Avon Fashions Smart & Chic 2-in-1 Panty Pack Premium. A practical must-have for every woman, the pack includes two sanitary panties (in Black and Nude) made in cotton blend fabric, with liner and a special ap to secure the wings of a sanitary pad for heavy ow days. The Avon Fashions Intimate Apparel Sale will run from January 16 to January 31, 2013.

Shang New Year sale runs until February

START the year right and shop to your hearts delight as top lifestyle destination, Shangri-La Plaza, announces that its New Year Sale runs until February 3. Avail of great discounts on your preferred brands and personal must-haves at the mall-wide sale. Mall guests of Shang are in for exciting shopping pleasures, as top designer labels, high street brands, sportswear, beauty products, home accessories and furniture, as well as food and pastry shops go on sale of up to 70 percent off on selected items. For inquiries, contact 6337851 loc.113 or log on to www. shangrila-plaza.com. Add Shangri-La Plaza on Facebook: shangrilaplazaofcialfanpage.

Chinese Pugon Roasted Asado has a new home

THE Home of Chinese Pugon Roasted Asado, recently opened their much-anticipated Commonwealth Avenue branch. Currently their biggest store ever, Lido Cocina Tsina is more than ready to cater to the publics taste for Nostalgic Chinatown Chinese food. With their house specialties such as Pugon Roasted Asado and their exquisite Manchurian wings, 16-spice Shantung Pork and 3-Cups Chicken, Lido is sure to satisfy the most discriminating of tastes. Backed by more than 70 years of culinary excellence in the Filipino market, Lido has been serving Nostalgic Chinatown Cuisine to the public since 1936. Franchisee Fanny Ngo joins hands with the Lido family to strengthen Lidos presence in the food industry. Their store is located at Block 8, Lot 9, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City right after St. Peters Church. For function reservations, inquiries and delivery, please dial 922-5436 or 352-5436. Lido Commonwealth Avenue also serves breakfast starting at 7 in the morning.

Revolutionary approach to watch design

PUMA Time has taken a new approach regarding watches in order to meet the aspirations of its consumers.The products represent modern designs for the wrist rather than technical devices that merely show the time. Every style perfectly combines the inuence of sport, lifestyle and fashion under one creative umbrella. To reach the broad target audience of the Puma brand, the collection is divided into two separate segments: Active and Motorsport. The Active segment includes the Faas 200 for men and Faas 250 for women. Faas, which means fast in Jamaican, is a mere 9.6 mm thin, echoing the record-breaking 9.6 second 100 meter sprint, achieved at the Beijing Olympics by Usain Bolt. Each design comes in a wide array of colors and offers up-key lap and sprint-timing functions with an easy-to-read display. Another design in the Active family is called Form. As the adage goes, form follows function. Form comes in eight high-appeal colors, including nuanced Mediterranean blues and fuchsias, winter white and cloud gray, all of which play up to todays elevated color sensibilities. Meanwhile, the Motorsport Collection features remarkable designs, underscored with sleek, sexy racing multifunction

Mindy Underwire Brassiere (Avon Fashions Missy) A light skintone underwire bra thats perfect to wear under a white top a favorite among school girls with over 500,000 units sold.

European models shows the Motorsport Collection from Puma Time

and chronograph engineering: the Collection is inspired by the language of modern motorsport design, which aims to keep

oversized racing wheels on the ground, while moving at speed, using specialized body-shape features.

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Facebook challenges Google

FACEBOOK unveiled a tool for
searching information posted to its social network of more than 1 billion users, creating an alternative to services now available on Google, LinkedIn and Yelp.
business-review website, fell 6.2 percent to $20.61. LinkedIn and Monster Worldwide recovered from earlier declines caused by speculation that Facebooks jobsearch capabilities might pose a threat to similar features on their own sites. Graph Search is designed to take a precise query and return to you the answer, not links to other places, Zuckerberg said. $15 Billion Market Facebooks new service, which is being rolled out in test mode to a limited number of members, draws from a pool of information that includes 240 billion photographs and more than a trillion connections. It also encroaches on Googles turf as a source of information and a destination where advertisers can reach users. Google, by comparison, has indexed more than 30 trillion web pages and handles 100 billion queries per month. Which is more valuable? Finding a sushi restaurant in New York City or nding one that my friends like, said Michael Gartenberg, an analyst Graph Search lets users discover people, photos, places and interests, Chief Executive Ofcer Mark Zuckerberg said yesterday at Facebooks Menlo Park, California, headquarters. The company showed how the service can be used by recruiters to nd potential hires and by members seeking dating partners. When fully rolled out, the tool will give many Web users an incentive to spend less time on Google, Yelps reviews and LinkedIns professional site. While Zuckerberg said the new feature could be a business in the future, he didnt outline how it will make money soon. That failed to satisfy investors anticipating steps to generate income quickly, according to Susan Etlinger, an analyst at Altimeter Group. Theres a lot of pressure for Facebook to increase its monetization efforts, Etlinger said. It still works like a private company, it moves slowly. Facebook fell 2.7 percent to $30.10 yesterday in New York. Yelp, a restaurant and Privacy was built deeply into the service, Zuckerberg said. Google has been moving onto Facebooks turf with its own social-networking service, Google+, which was unveiled in 2011, according to Danny Sullivan, founder of the Search Engine Land technology blog. It will cause Google to do something about whether or not they need to look further at mimicking these kinds of searches that they currently cannot do, Sullivan said. They actually get back into Googles face a little bit. Here, Facebook has sat and watched Google try to come into their space, no holds barred. Search Discovery The two key Facebook employees behind the new service formerly worked at Google, including Lars Rasmussen, director of engineering, and Tom Stocky, director of product management. The new search service should help keep users on the site more, Mark Mahaney, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets, wrote in a research note. Improved site functionality should be a positive for users, driving more trafc, more searches and hence more ad dollars, Mahaney wrote. Graph Search is also aimed at promoting the discovery of new friends on the network, Zuckerberg said. Unlike Web search, which relies on keywords, Graph Search lets users combine phrases, such as My friends in New York who like Jay-Z to nd out information thats been shared on the social network. Expanding Search The search box, located on the top-left part of the home page, lets users enter a query and suggests potential searches as members type. The results can be tailored to specic parameters, such as time frame, location or other information that might be in proles. For example, users on vacation in Ireland could look for pubs that others have liked. Facebook plans to expand Graph Search to include information from user postings, as well as other online services connected to the social network. The feature will also be extended to mobile devices and other languages. For now, the search is available only in English to those signing up for beta testing. The new service will include basic advertising tools that carry over from the previous, simplied search feature that lets companies and individuals highlight a result below the search box. This is just some really neat stuff, this is one of the coolest things weve done in a while, Zuckerberg said. Graph Search is a completely new way for people to get information on Facebook. Bloomberg

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive ofcer and founder of Facebook Inc., introduces Graph Search at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park. Bloomberg

at Gartner Inc. This continues to pit Facebook against Google. If Facebook introduces more robust advertising based on search results, it could grab 5 percent of the $15 billion U.S. search-advertising market within a year, according to Karsten Weide, an analyst at IDC. Facebook also said it has a partnership with Microsofts Bing search engine, which will deliver additional results from the Web when Graph Search doesnt deliver clear answers to

queries.

Google Love Facebook hasnt worked out a similar deal with the worlds biggest Web-search provider. Zuckerberg said he would love to work with Google, but that he couldnt come to an agreement with the company over gathering and using peoples data. While Graph Search makes nding information on Facebook more efcient, results will be based on data already available to users based on their preferences.

Tablets alter PC market landscape

WORLDWIDE PC shipments totaled 90.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2012, a 4.9-percent decline from the fourth quarter of 2011, according to preliminary results by research rm Gartner. Analysts said the PC industrys problems point to something beyond a weak economy. Tablets have dramatically changed the device landscape for PCs, not so much by cannibalizing PC sales, but by causing PC users to shift consumption to tablets rather than replacing older PCs, said Mikako Kitagawa, principal analyst at Gartner. Whereas as once we imagined a world in which individual users would have both a PC and a tablet as personal devices, we increasingly suspect that most individuals will shift consumption activity to a personal tablet, and perform creative and administrative tasks on a shared PC. There will be some individuals who retain both, but we believe they will be exception and not the norm. Therefore, we hypothesize that buyers will not replace secondary PCs in the household, instead allowing them to age out and shifting consumption to a tablet. This transformation was triggered by the availability of compelling low-cost tablets in 2012, and will continue until the installed base of PCs declines to accommodate tablets as the primary consumption device, Kitagawa said. On the positive side for vendors, the disenfranchised PCs are those with lighter congurations, which mean that we should see an increase in PC average selling prices (ASPs) as users replace machines used for richer applications, rather than for consumption. During the holiday season, consumers no longer viewed PCs as the number one gift item. Given a burgeoning variety of increasingly more attractive devices and services, consumers directed their attention elsewhere. Analysts said there was uptake of very low priced notebooks as a part of mega holiday deals, but this uptake did little to boost holiday PC sales. The launch of Microsofts Windows 8 did not have a signicant impact on PC shipments in the fourth quarter. Analysts said some PC vendors offered somewhat lackluster form factors in their Windows 8 offerings and missed the excitement of touch. New products are coming to market, and this could drive churn within the installed base. HP regained the top position in worldwide PC shipments in the fourth quarter of 2012, however the companys shipments did not grow compared to a year ago. Analysts said HP most likely gave up a certain margin level to gain market shares. HP was successful in managing large retail deals targeting Microsofts Windows 8 launch and holiday sales in selected regions. Lenovo dropped to the No. 2 position in the fourth quarter of 2012, but it experienced the best growth rate (8.2 percent) among the top ve PC vendors worldwide. Lenovos growth exceeded regional growth rates in North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacic, but lower than the industry average in Latin America and Japan. In

PLDT lays groundwork for connected home vision

By Marlon C. Magtira
WITH the connected home concept taking off inside and outside the country, dominant carrier PLDT has started laying the groundwork for its own vision where consumers enjoy advanced digital content and services in the comfort of their homes. According to research rm IDC, households with broadband access in the country are expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3 percent over the next ve years, with the number of homes with broadband reaching 2.4 million by 2016. The IDC report also shows that there will be more than 29 million devices in the hands of local consumers by 2016, or a CAGR of 16.7 percent from the 13.5 million gadgets in 2011. This boom is attributed to a variety of factors, including the steep device nancial assistance offered by local providers who resell majority of new phone models , as well as the growing array of gadgets below the P10,000 mark available in the market today. Ariel Fermin, EVP and head of PLDT Home Business, said: I think the consumers need to be connected, mostly for communication and entertainment, is the one driving the penetration of various gadgets in consumers lives. IDC predicts the total number of devices, including PCs, IADs (Internet access devices) and tablets in the Philippines to reach more than 45 million by 2016. While there is a concerted effort by gadget manufacturers and operators to keep things interesting by introducing innovative offerings and more accessible price points and plans, there are some key barriers to bring down in realizing the connected home concept. For instance, local consumers now have an increasing number of digital communications and entertainment options, but few of them work well together. Each device satises shared, overlapping needs of individual members of the family both in and out of home. Fermin said, As consumers crave for [high-speed] broadband connection, there is a need for industry players to step to the plate and work toward delivering consumer expectations on user experience (one) that is seamless and intuitive across devices and operating systems. Like in other countries where the more tech-savvy and afuent consumers join the bandwagon of connectivity rst, manufacturers and operators are aware that future growth will come from the mainstream market. As such, operators continue to develop alternatives for the masses to enjoy digital connectivity. Fermin said the ones who appreciate this strategy are teenagers and young adults who know the value of being always connected anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Majority of these young ones also prefer to communicate via social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter in favor of the traditional e-mail messaging. Fermin said the advent of handy form-factor tablets is one of the driving reasons why PLDTs Telpad, the worlds rst landline and tablet in one, is becoming a preferred device to stay connected with friends and family, either locally or overseas. The concept of a Connected Home has transformed from basic connected home networks to a combination of an array of devices with compelling features, broadband-enabled services, and multifunctional set-top boxes, Fermin added. The key to getting consumers to avail of various connectivity services in the market is always grounded on how much value these services will bring to their lives and family at home. The consumer relevance of the Connected Home, Fermin added, will largely depend on the maturity of the market in embracing a digital lifestyle and the ability of broadband to enable services through IP (Internet Protocol). The connected home is our vision of how individuals can easily use and enjoy their various digital content, entertainment, and communications resources, Fermin said.

North America, Lenovo performed well by expanding in the retail market and protecting professional market. Consumers holiday spending went into other products and services, and US holiday sales became less important for PC sales. For professionals, the fourth quarter is typically a good sales season because of last minutes PC purchases before the tax yearend. Our early research indicates that there was good growth in professional PC sales, Kitagawa said. The PC market continues to face many headwinds. The launch of Windows 8 had no impact on PC demand, especially as Ultramobile products were both limited in supply, as well as being priced too high, said Ranjit Atwal, research director at Gartner. The holiday season mostly saw retailers clearing Windows 7 notebook inventory or driving volume of low-end notebooks. Furthermore, the increasing choice of tablets at decreasing price points no doubt became a favorite Christmas present ahead of PCs. In the fourth quarter of 2012, mobile PC shipments decreased 11 percent while desktop PC shipments declined 6 percent year-on-year, said Isabelle Durand, principal research analyst at Gartner. However, all-in-one form factor models from Asus, Lenovo and HP look like a promising platform for the future.

HP retained the No. 1 position in the fourth quarter of 2012, thanks to good results across all products in the professional PC segment. Dell performed weakly, losing nearly 2 percent share in the fourth quarter of 2012. Among the top ve vendors, only Lenovo showed year-on-year growth and its strong performance in the quarter helped it displace Acer from the No. 2 position. PC shipments in Asia-Pacic totaled 29.9 million units in the fourth quarter of 2012, a 1.8-percent decline from the fourth quarter of 2011. Vendors struggled to offer compelling products to convince buyers to upgrade and attract new buyers as consumers interest continues to be on smartphones and tablets. The introduction of Windows 8 met with lukewarm response and availability was primarily on the higher-end models, which were priced beyond the mainstream price point for volume sales. For the year, PC shipments were 352.7 million units, a 3.5 percent decline from 2011. HP retained the top spot in the global PC market, accounting for 16 percent of the market. Lenovo was the No. 2 vendor with 14.8 percent market share. Asus showed the strongest growth among the top ve vendors, with shipments increasing 17.1 percent. Newsbytes.ph

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Lino Cayetano as Barangay Captain meets his constituents (below) with Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano on his way to a meeting.

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Ryzza Mae Dizon Some say the witty seven-yearold kid as the Aiza Seguerra of her generation. True enough, Ryzzas overwhelming presence in Eat Bulaga adds new life and vigor to the program. We wouldnt be surprised if the Kapuso Network arranges an entirely different show solely featuring the child star. Marian Rivera After so many years of persuasion the petite star nally agreed to disrobe for the cover of FHM. The unphotoshopped Marian looks sultry in a red and black bikini on the cover of the popular glossy. Whatever convinced the beautiful actress were sure its a handsome gure. Sarah Lahbati The person of the moment is like a kitten brawling with lions and tigers in an unforgiving wild environment. Someone needs to remind the actress about her contractual obligation to GMA-7, you know, the network that gave her fast track trip to the limelight. You see, her simple reckless post on Twitter snowballed into a problem larger than herself and her career combined.

SIMPLY RED Showbiz loses talented director to politics

FOR almost a decade, Lino Cayetano has worked with both ABS-CBN and GMA as director of shows like Little Big Star, Stardance, Starstruck 1, Starstruck Kids and Starstruck Playhouse.
At ABS-CBN, his talent as a drama director was recognized and further developed in several episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Wansapanatym and telenovelas such as Anghel na Walang Langit, Calla Lilly, Tanging Yaman, Noah, Kung Akoy Iiwan Mo, Aryana, Boystown and Growing Up. He lent to these shows insight and passion for various social issues such as the plight of the Filipino family, education, the youth, and overseas workers. A graduate of Mass Communication at the University of the Philippines in Diliman major in Film, Lino pursued a Diploma in Directing at the New York Film Academy. In New York, he attended comprehensive workshops in screenwriting and acting and further studied cinematography in the School of Visual Arts. When he returned to the country, he was invited to be one of the lecturers at the UP. At 23, he was one of the youngest members of the faculty. He taught for several years at the Film Department of the College of Mass Communication while taking up courses leading to a Masters degree in Philippine Studies. But, work on TV took its toll on his academic pursuits. He is currently on leave from school. His love for teaching is in his blood. Lino was born to educator parents. His dad, the late Rene Cayetano, a well-decorated lawyer, was also a public servant. He was an Assemblyman who later became a Senator. His brother Alan and his sister Pia followed in their dads footsteps and joined the Senate to help continue his legacy in public service. It was not very surprising then that three years ago, Lino decided to be of service to his fellow residents in Fort Bonifacio, one of the 28 barangays of Taguig City. He was elected as barangay captain in October 2010. Atthis time, he divided his time between public service and the entertainment industry. As a director and a public servant, Lino is known among his peers to be hard working, dedicated, passionate, and someone who brings out the best in people he works with. A hands-on punong barangay, he witnessed how one can be a medium of change: steps towards progress in Fort Bonifacio, transformations both big and small, encouraged him to be of greater service to his constituents; he is vying for a seat in Congress in this years elections. Lino has asked to take a leave for about six months from show business. He said that he is moving towards a new direction. Actually, he is running for a seat in Congress representing the second district of Taguig. Id like to see if the current economic boom in Taguig, with the developments at The Fort, could trickle down to the less

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Sisterakas Not surprisingly, the Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda and AiAi delas Alas starrer comedy is now the highest-grossing Filipino lm of all time. The movie has grossed more than P340 million according to an ofcial announcement made by MMDA. Like Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin, Sisterakas is very much well received amid being classied as awful, poorly-written and badly-directed ick. Kim Chiu The skinny actress unfollowed her bff Maja Salvador on the photosharing app Instagram after the latter was spotted with Gerald Anderson in an upscale resort in Albay. Early this week, Kim and Maja were together promoting the second book of the series Ina Kapatid Anak. Kim entertained questions from the press fuelling speculation that she hasnt moved on yet with her failed romance with Budoy. Party Pilipinas In its opening number two Sundays ago, Julie Anne San Jose tripped on stage while dancing. Her fellow dancers moved unhindered until suddenly the music stopped. With no production staff around, and the camera kept on rolling, Elmo Magalona came to the rescue and held her hand. The two proceeded with their song number. Romantic, coincidence or scripted? You be the judge.

privileged constituents in the district. That is my ultimate dream as I join politics. Its not for us Cayetanos, but for the entire population of Taguig. What is the use of a booming The Fort if around it are people desperately wanting for jobs? What a noble aspiration for a young and future lawmaker. Go, Lino! Were all for you!

In the Chinese calendar the Year of the Snake symbolizes beauty and intelligence. When somebody says, Youre a snake, you shouldnt take it as a ridicule, instead think of it as a complement. In Gandang Ricky Reyes Todo Na Toh this Saturday, a Feng Shui expert sheds light on what is in store for us in the Year of the Water Snake. He tells his predictions for the year. Ricky Reyes does not stop to introduce something new and different year in and out. To catch atten-

Feng Sui experts predictions for 2013

tion, a male or a female must strive to sport a new look. And the Year of the Snake heralds both the outrageous and trendy according to Feng Sui guys predictions, says Ricky. Changes in life, vocation and business will be discussed, likewise, on the show. Learn from resource persons how the never-ending changes affect and drive them to move on and succeed. The new graduates of the Ricky Reyes Learning Institute look forward to a brighter future from what their instructors implanted in their minds while beauty tips on make up and hair style will be shared with members of the young generation. On Make over Magic, it is time for some senior citizens to take center stage and be beautied by the beauty guru. A Kapuso former beauty queen will divulge her reason for going through the liposuction process and proves she will forever look alluring, sexy and shapely. Gandang Ricky Reyes Todo Na Toh airs Saturdays 10 a.m.

Making good choice

WHAT an incredible year that was! Indeed, 2012 was a trampoline of highs and lows and punctuated with OMG moments. As everyone rings in the New Year with much anticipation, Sun Cellulars newest endorsers Kiefer Ravena, Sam Concepcion and Marco Lobregat look back at the past yeargrateful for the countless blessings and inspired to work harder. To say that 2012 has been good to college basketball star Kiefer Ravena is putting it lightly. With product endorsements and a sweeping vepeat victory for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the recent UAAP championship, Kiefers spirits are at an all-time high. Another Sun Cellular endorser, Sam Concepcion, who has crossed over the local television and is now a rising star in Indonesia, echoes the same, joyful sentiment. 2012 was a very blessed year both for my career and personal life. The success of IDo Bidoo Bidoo, Angelito,as well companies, and inspired by the rare travel journal it produced, the weekly series features Woodward as he ventures through Asias cities on the John Walker & Sons Voyager yacht. Armed with his camera, covering Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai, and Ho Chi Minh cities on an epic route, Woodward ventures through Asias cities through notable personalities who share insider stories on how the places and culture have changed and evolved. Woodward then captures the key milestones of these personalities lives with ve portraits,

Sam Concepcion

as my projects in Indonesia made unforgettable memories, recalls Sam. Meanwhile, entrepreneur Marco Lobregat who runs a start-up company that provides gourmet mushrooms to restaurants and local market is happy about the market awareness that his business has been getting. We have come up with new products that have been a hit with the market, like our mushroom risotto packs. Furthermore, the Ministry of Mushroom brand has gotten a lot of positive press and continues to spread the mushroom love, he says. Making good choices in their career and personal lives had also a lot to do with the accomplishments of Kiefer, Sam and Marco. Foremost in their list is choosing Sun Cellular as their preferred network provider, their reliable partner that helps them stay connected no matter what the circumstance. In addition, Sun Cellulars affordable rates, wider connectivity and variety of products suited to their lifestyle are just some of the reasons why they chose the network. In 2013, the three are committing to create positive changes and continue to focus on their priorities. They have likewise written down a couple of resolutions they intend to keep and live by. Im really excited for whats in store for me which reveal how far both the individual and the city have come. In one of the ve portraits is Filipino lmmaker Brillante Mendoza, who brought home the rst Best Director Philippine win from the Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, he shows Woodward around Manila, and reveals how his experiences in the capital city inspired his works brought him to where he is today. He also introduces his roots as a production designer at the University of Santo Tomas. In Mandaluyong, he goes on to tell Woodward

next year and Im keeping a positive attitude throughout the year! My focus right now is on my career, save money, work harder and enjoy life, shares Sam. Sam is adding more to his plate of regular gigs at the Sunday variety show Asap, TV guestings and commercials with plans of an Asian concert tour, a new album and creative collaborations with fellow artists in Indonesia. Marco, meanwhile, is enthusiastic about the Mindanao Summer Peace Fest 2013, an event he and his friends have organized that envisions bringing together different cultures, local traditions and contemporary art in the name of peace. On a more personal level, he is looking into attending more yoga classes. For now, one resolution would be to do at least 108 sessions of yoga. I did that for 2012 but am falling short of about 35 sessions. Kiefer will continue to give his all in his future projects and activities. Of course, Ill be playing for the UAAP again and ghting for a six-peat. Hopefully, I will have more TV commercials and endorsements, he enthuses. In 2013, he says I just want to be a better person. I want to help other people and maybe change their lives. how he eventually became a critically acclaimed lmmaker with Masahista, the lm that won him the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival, as well as Kinatay, which was feted at Cannes. Finally, the Filipino director bares his heart inside Quiapo Church, one of the most prominent parishes in Manila, and invites Woodward to the Secret Gardenhis creative sanctuary. History is available on SkyCable Ch 25; Cable Link Ch. 44; Dream Satellite Ch 30; Destiny Cable Ch 57.

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INVITATION TO BID FOR
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region-Metro Manila II District Engineering Office (DPWH-NCR-MMIIDEO), through the General Appropriation Act (GAA) FY-2013 and FY-2013 intends to bid out the projects listed below:: : : 13OC0020 Asset Preservation of National Road from HDM-4, Sucat Road, District 2, Paraaque City, Metro Manila Asset Preservation of National Road Php 79,950,655.06 90 calendar days Php 50,000.00 13OC0021 Asset Preservation of National Road from HDM-4, Sucat Road, District 1, Paraaque City, Metro Manila Asset Preservation of National Road Php 50,907,477.54 90 calendar days Php 50,000.00

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INVITATION TO BID (ITB-002-2013-TEC)

MST Classified Ads section requires a Two (2) day CUTOFF PERIOD on all ITBs, BID BULLETIN, NOTICES and REOIs prior to publication date(s).
LUNGSOD NG MAKATI Bids and Awards Committee
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INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OF THE METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), through its Bids and Awards Committee, invites interested contractors to bid for the hereunder project:
Name of Contract Approved Budget for the Contract Source of Funds Cost of Bid Documents

INVITATION TO BID
The City Government of Makati, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites registered suppliers/manufacturers/ distributors/contractors to bid for the hereunder projects: NO. 1 2 NAME OF PROJECT AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION ICT Equipment and Peripherals for the use of Urban Development Department Brand New Mini Dump Trucks for the use of DEPW-Equipment Division LOCATION UDD DEPW APPROVED BUDGET P52,700,396.50 P6,600,000.00

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c. Contract Location : d. Scope of Work : e. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : f. Contract Duration : g. Amount of Bid Documents : (2) a. Contract ID b. Contract Name : :

Design and Construction of Pedestrian Footbridge at Araneta Ave. (C-3)/Quezon Ave. interchange P17,996,179.83 including Lightings (solar)

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Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. Prospective bidders should possess a valid PCAB License applicable to the contract, have completed a similar single contract with a value of at least 50% of the ABC, and have key personnel and equipment available for prosecution of the contract. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the Eligibility Check/Screening as well as the Preliminary Examination of the Bids. All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference(s), Evaluation of Bids, Post Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. 9184 and its revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders who were able to log-in in the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) wherein the name of the company will be reflected in the Document Request List of the Bid Notice Abstract of the Procuring Entity, only from the address given below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee in the amount stated above from January 18, 2013 up to February 19, 2013 10:00 a.m. Payment shall be in cash and the bidding documents shall be received personally by the prospective Bidder or his/her authorized representative. The MMDA Bids and Awards Committee will hold a Pre-bid Conference on January 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the 2nd Floor MMDA Bldg., EDSA corner Orense Street, Guadalupe, Makati City. Which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bid Opening shall be on February 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the 2nd Floor MMDA Bldg., EDSA corner Orense Street, Guadalupe, Makati City. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders authorized representatives. Late bids shall not be accepted. The MMDA Committee on Awards reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without offering any reason, waive the defect therein, and to accept the proposal considered most advantageous to the government. The decision of the MMDA Committee on Awards is final. For further information, please refer to: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Bids and Awards Committee 3rd Floor MMDA Building, EDSA cor. Orense Street, Guadalupe, Makati City Tel No. 882-0916 or 882-4150-77 Loc. 369 & 370 (Sgd.) ATTY. EMERSON S. CARLOS BAC Chairman
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Prospective Bidders should have experience in undertaking a similar project with an amount of at least 50% of the proposed project for bidding. The Eligibility Check/Screening as well as the Preliminary Examinations of Bids shall use nondiscretionary pass/fail criteria. Post-Qualification of the Lowest Calculated Bid shall be conducted. All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference(s), Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The complete schedule of activities is listed, as follows: ACTIVITIES 1. Pre-Bidding Conference at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor 2. Opening of Bids at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor SCHEDULE January 29, 2013 (02:00 P.M.) January 12, 2013 (02:00 P.M.)

c. Contract Location : d. Scope of Work : e. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) : f. Contract Duration : g. Amount of Bid Documents :

Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. 2. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from DPWH-NCR-MMIIDEO and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 NN and 1:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by Interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents prescribed in the above mentioned list of projects. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the DPWH, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 6. The DPWH-NCR-MMIIDEO will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on January 25, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Conference Room of DPWH-NCR-MMIIDEO, Bonifacio Drive corner 8th Street, Port Area, Manila, which shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before February 8, 2013, 10:00 A.M. at DPWH-NCR-MMIIDEO, Bonifacio Drive corner 8th Street, Port Area, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. 8. Prospective bidders shall submit their sealed envelopes duly accomplished in forms as specified in the BDs on or before the deadline of dropping of the bid documents at the DPWH-NCR-MMIIDEO by the Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) or authorized liaison officer of interested parties as stated in their Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). The liaison officer shall submit a letter from the AMO authorizing her/him to drop their bid, attend the bidding process and also submit a copy of company I.D. for verification. No Special Power of Attorney (SPA) shall be allowed. The DPWH-NCR-Metro Manila II District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the biding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidders.

Bidding Documents will be available only to Prospective Bidders upon payment of a non-refundable amount of ______________________to the City Government of Makati Cashier. (fee for Bid Documents) (Procuring Entity) The City Government of Makati assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for (Procuring Entity) any expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid. The City of Makati reserves the right to disqualify any or all proposal, to waive any defects or informalities therein and to accept such proposal as may be considered most advantageous to the Government. Approved by: (Sgd.) Atty. ELENO M. MENDOZA, JR. Chairman

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Third Judicial Region BRANCH 4 Mariveles, Bataan (Stationed at Balanga City) REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Represented by the Regional Executive Director of DENR, Plaintiff, - versus FILIPINO MERCADO and the REGISTRAR OF DEEDS OF BALANGA CITY, Defendants, CIVIL CASE NO. 918-ML x-------------------------x SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: FILIPINO MERCADO, last known address at Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan 13.

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Aguilar (LAO vs Director of Lands, 43 off Gaz 504), and such private ownership was not affected by issuance of free patent No. 2540, at the instance of the appellant herself since the Public Land Law applied only to lands of the public domain and the Director of Lands has no authority to grant to another a free patent for land that has ceased to be a public land and has passed to private ownership, and a title so issued is null and void. (Lacaste vs. Director of Lands, 63 Phil 654; Lizarda vs. Umanan, 59 Phil 547, 555); Subsequently, on September 22, 1998, PNOC- Petrochemical Development Corporation conveyed a 10.8441 hectaresportion of the properties covered by TCT No. D- 167629 to the Republic of the Philippines, represented by the DENR, by virtue of a waiver of Rights and Acceptance of even date. Said property is the same Lots 1-A and 1-B of Lot 1 of approved survey plan Swo-03-000028 of the PNOC. A copy of the said instrument is hereto attached as Annex H. Miscellaneous Sales Patent No. 030806-94-170 and OCT No. 2961 as well as any and all certificates of title derived therefrom are, therefore, null and void ab initio. PRAYER WHEREFORE, it is respectfully prayed that after trial, this Honorable Court: 1. Declare Miscellaneous Sales Patent No. 030806-94-170 in the name of defendant Filipino Mercado, OCT No. 2961, and all subsequent certificates of title emanating thereform, null and void ad initio; Order said defendant, his agents, assigns and successors-in-interest to surrender the owners copy of OCT NO. 2961 as well as its derivative certificates of title to defendant Registrar of Deeds of Balanga City, Bataan; Direct defendant Registrar of Deeds of Balanga City, Bataan to cancel said miscellaneous sales patent and certificates of title: Direct defendant or any other person claiming under him to surrender possession of aforesaid land; land Grant plaintiff such other reliefs as are just and proper under the premises.

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WHEREAS, a complaint for Cancellation of Miscellaneous Sales Patent and Original Certificate of Title was filed with this court on June 16, 2011, stating this: 1. Plaintiff is a sovereign entity to whom all lands of the public domain belong. It may be served with judicial processes through the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) with address at the OSG Building, 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati, Metro Manila; Defendant Filipino Mercado is of legal age, with capacity to sue and be sued, and a resident of Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan where he may be served with summons and other court processes; Defendant Registrar of Deeds of the Province of Bataan holds office at the Registry of Deeds, Balanga city, Bataan, where he may be served with summons and other processes. He is impleaded as a nominal party, he being the official charged with the duty of registering patents and issuing the corresponding certificates of title over land in the Province of Bataan; The administration, management and ownership of the parcels of land of the public domain surveyed as Lots 1 and 2 of survey plan Swo-000027 and Lots 1 and 2 of survey plan Swo-03-000028 containing a total area of 3,813,161 square meters situated at Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan were transferred to the Philippine National Oil Company by virtue of P.D. No. 949 dated June 17, 1976. In accordance with the said P.D. No. 949, a special patent was issued to the PNOC covering the said lots which was registered on March 18, 1977 in the Registry of Deeds of Balanga City, Bataan. Consequently, Original Certificate of Title (OCT) No. 3 was issued in favor of the PNOC, The said title was cancelled subsequently in view of the issuance of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T- 67687 in favor of the PNOC covering the same lots. The latest derivative Title of OCT No. 3 is TCT No. T- 167629 registered on September 21, 1994 in favor of the PNOC- Petrochemical Development Corporation, a subsidiary corporation of the PNOC. A photocopy of TCT No. 167629 is hereto attached as Annex A. On November 23, 1993, defendant Filipino Mercado filed his Miscellaneous Sales Application (MSA) No. 030806-71 with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Community Environment and Natural Resources Office, Balanga City, Bataan over Lot 4, Block 15 of the subdivision plan Csd- 1422 approved on July 15, 1967, containing area of four hundred seventeen (417) square meters situated at Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan. Copies of the said application and subdivision plan Csd- 1422 are hereto attached as Annexes B and C, respectively. On November 29, 1994, an Order: Award and Issuance of Patent was issued covering a Lot 4, Block 15 in favor of defendant Mercado. This resulted in the issuance of Miscellaneous Sales Patent No. 030806-94-170 in the name of herein defendant. A photocopy of the said order is hereto attached as Annex D. The said patent was transmitted to defendant Registrar of Deeds of Balanga City, Bataan who registered the same and issued the corresponding OCT No. 2961 on February 13, 1995 in the name of defendant Mercado. A photocopy of the said title is hereto attached as Annex E. In a subsequent investigation and verification conducted by the DENR Region III Office, it was found out that the land covered by OCT No. 2961 falls within Lot 1 of approved survey plan Swo-03000028, is hereto attached as Annex F. Prior to the issuance of the said OCT No. 2961 in the favor of defendant Mercado, the tract of land covered by the same was already a titled property in the name of PNOC under OCT No. 3 issued several years ahead of defendants OCT No. 2961. In fact, PNOCs TCT No. T- 167629 was already existing at the time defendant Mercados OCT No. 2961 was issued. The verification survey conducted DENR- CENRO Pilar, Bataan reveals that the aforestated area embraced under defendant Mercados OCT No. 2961, as well as the technical description depicted under Csd- 1422, do not conform with the metes and bounds of the lot actually occupied by defendant Mercado. They overlap adjoining Lots 1-A and 1-B of Lot 1 of approved survey plan Swo-03000028 of the PNOC. A certified copy of the result of the ground verification survey conducted by Engr. Florencio Yambao of DENR- CENRO Pilar, Bataan is hereto attached as Annex G. The foregoing findings shows that OCT NO. 2961 was erroneously issued in favor of defendant Mercado as the land covered by the same was no longer alienable and disposable land that could be disposed of by a miscellaneous patent (MSA) under the Public Land Act (Commonwealth Act No. 141). It is a titled property of the PNOC which is outside the jurisdiction of the DENR. Furthermore, the area of the land described on OCT No. 2961 does not conform with the metes and bounds with the area actually occupied by defendant Mercado. Accordingly, in Garcia, et. al., Director et. al., Supreme declared: x x x The possessory information registered as early as 1901 is of course prima pacia proof of ownership in the part of Angelo Aguilar, father of Francisca

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NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY Invitation to Bid

(SGD.) ARLEEN D. BELTRAN Officer-In-Charge Office of the District Engineer

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The National Housing Authority (NHA), through the Corporate Budget approved by the NHA Board for the year 2012 intends to apply the sum of the Approved Budget for the Contracts(ABCs) to payments for the following contracts: Ref. No. Projects ABC/ Source of Funds (P) 24,776,082.00/Ng Subsidy 23,998,837.98/Ng Subsidy 24,000,462.15 /Ng Subsidy 11,999,921.81 /Ng Subsidy 8,439,422.00 /Ng Subsidy 6,051,272.00 /Ng Subsidy 2,224,966.80 /Ng Subsidy 2,500,000.00 /Ng Subsidy Duration (c.d.) 180 Required PCAB License Work Description

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Makati City for Balanga City, Bataan, September 15, 2010. (SGD.) JOSE ANSELMO I. CADIZ Solicitor General ROLL NO. 35072 IBP Lifetime No. 02819 MCLE Exemption No. III-000920 (SGD.) ERIC REMEGIO O. PANGA Assistant Solicitor General ROLL NO. 39377 IBP Lifetime No. 04291 MCLE Exemption No. III-000365 (SGD.) DIONIS P JACOBE . Associate Solicitor ROLL NO. 54225 IBP No. 717016, 01-22-09 MCLE Exemption No. III-0003795 OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL 134 Amorsolo St., Legazpi Village Makati City VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING I, RICARDO L. CALDERON, Regional Executive Director, DENR Region III Office, Dolores, San Fernando City, Pampanga, after having sworn to in accordance with law, depose and state: 1. 2. I have caused the preparation of the foregoing complaint. I have read and understood the contents thereof; and the allegations contained therein are true and correct of my own personal knowledge and based on authentic records. I have not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issue and parties in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or difference divisions thereof or any other tribunal or agency; and No such action or proceeding is pending in the Supreme Court of different divisions thereof or the Court of Appeals, or any other tribunal or agency; and I hereby undertake to notify this Honorable Court within five (5) days from notice should I learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of appeals or difference divisions thereof or any other tribunal or agency.

KAGAWARAN NG PAGAWAIN AT LANSANGANG PAMBAYAN

South Cotabato District Engineering Office
Koronadal City, South Cotabato January 15, 2013

Republika ng Pilipinas

INVITATION TO BID
The DPWH-South Cotabato District Engineering Office, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following contract(s): 1. 13MG0008 Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement of Cotabato Marbel Road, Bo. 2, Koronadal City Section, Km. 1708+860 to Km. 1709+220 with exceptions; modified to Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement of Marbel Makar Road, Bo. 2 Koronadal City Section, Km. 1708+860 to Km. 1709+220 with exceptions Location : Koronadal City, South Cotabato Brief Description : Asphalt Overlay (50mm thk) Total Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 9,900,000.00 Contract Duration : 85 C.D. Contract ID No. Name of Contract : : 13MG0009 Repair/Maintenance of National Roads and Bridges along Surallah Lake Sebu Maitum Road (Pavement Markings) with exceptions Location : South Cotabato Brief Description : Reflectorized Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Total Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 9,900,000.00 Contract Duration : 50 C.D. Contract ID No. Name of Contract : : Contract ID No. : 13MG0010 Name of Contract : Improvement of Afus Tbolok Road Location : Tboli, South Cotabato Brief Description : concreting of road w/ lined canal Total Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 9,750,000.00 Contract Duration : 110 C.D.

2013-002 Const. of 1 Unit Three-Storey 15-Classroom School Building at La Solidaridad Estate Homes I, Brgy. San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal 2013-003 Construction of 240 Housing Units (Duplex Type 24 sq.m.), Brgy. Mangingisda, Puerto Princesa City(REBID) 2013-004 Land Development of Bacolod City Relocation Site 2, Ph. 4A, Brgy. Vista Alegre, Bacolod City 2013-005 Land Development of Ajuy Ville Subdivision Project Ph. 1, Brgy. Poblacion, Ajuy, Iloilo 2013-006 Const. of 1 Unit 2-Storey 6-Classroom School Building, NayonKalikasan Housing Project, Brgy. Esteves, Casiguran, Aurora Province 2013-007 Const. of 1 Unit Covered Court/MultiPurpose Center at NayonKalikasan Housing Project, Brgy. Esteves, Casiguran, Aurora Province 2013-008 Const. of 1 Unit Health/Day Care Center at NayonKalikasan Housing Project, Brgy. Esteves, Casiguran, Aurora Province 2013-009 Rehabilitation of Roads, Balaybay Resettlement Project, Brgy. Balaybay, Castillejos, Zambales

At least Cat. B & Med Construction of 3-storey school A for Building building At least Cat. B & Med Construction of 240 units duplex A for Building houses At least Cat. B & Med Land development & road works A for Roads At least Cat. C or D & Land development & road works Small B for Roads At least Cat. C or D & Construction of building Small B for Building At least Cat. C or D & Construction of building Small B for Building At least Cat. C or D & Construction of building Small B for Building At least Cat. C & D & Roadworks Small B for Roads At least Cat. C or D & Construction of building Small B for Building
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Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The NHA now invites bids for the above-cited projects. Completion of the Works is required within the duration herein cited upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders should have completed a single contract similar to the Project costing at least fifty percent (50%) of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. A complete set of Bidding Documents shall be issued only to bidders/authorized official representatives or employees of the bidder who can show proof of Notarized Authority to secure bid documents for the specific Project and Official Company ID upon submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI), presentation of original PCAB License, Contract Agreement and Certificate of Completion/Acceptance for completed similar project/s and upon Cash Payment of non-refundable fee of P20,000.00 for Ref. Nos. 2013-002 to 004; P12,500.00 for Ref. Nos. 2013-005; P8,000.00 for Ref. No. 2012-006; P6,000.00 for Ref. No. 2013-007 and P3,000.00 for Ref. Nos. 2013-008 to 010 at the Office of the NHA-BAC Secretariat, 3rd Floor NHA Main Building, Diliman, Quezon City from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting on January 18, 2013. Deadline of submission of LOI is on January 25, 2013. The BAC Secretariat may be contacted at Tel/FAX No. 929-8016. The NHA will hold a Pre-bid Conference on January 25, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.at the NHA Operations Center, 3rd Floor NHA Main Building, Diliman, Quezon City, which shall be OPEN ONLY to bidders who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered at the NHA Operations Center, 3rd Floor NHA Main Building, Diliman, Quezon Citynot later than 9:00 a.m. on the dates specified below. February 06, 2013 February 07, 2013 Ref. Nos. 2013-002, 003, 004, and 005 Ref. Nos. 2013-006, 007, 008, 009 and 010
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(SGD.) RICARDO L. CALDERON, CESO III Affiant DENR ID NO. RXI- 1499 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this December 30, 2010 at _________. Doc No. 254; Page No. 51; Book No. XIII; Series of 2010 (SGD.) WILFREDO R. CORTEZ NOTARY PUBLIC Until December 31, 2011 PTR NO. 4007271; 1-6-10 MCLE COMPLIANCE III0010081-3-8-10 ROLL NO. 3788 CITY OF SAN FDO. PAMP.

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The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at the South Cotabato District Engineering Office, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of P10,000.00 each for Item Nos. 1, 2 & 3. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs, if available, from the DPWH website. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any acceptable form in the amount stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which will include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The DPWH-South Cotabato District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process any time before Contract Award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. Approved by: (Sgd.) MARCIAL B. CARDENAS Engineer III BAC - Chairman Noted: (Sgd.) EDDIE M. AMIR District Engineer

WHEREAS, a Motion to Issue Summons by Publication was filed by the plaintiff. WHEREAS, a service of summons by publication was authorized by this court in its Order dated April 19, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, defendant Filipino Mercado, is hereby summoned and required to file with this court, RTC, Branch 4, Balanga City, Bataan, his answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days after the last publication of this summons, serving a copy thereof upon the plaintiff through counsels, Atty. Jose Anselmo I. Cadiz, Atty. Eric Remegio O. Panga, Atty. Dionis P. Jacobe of the Office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City. Upon failure on his part to do so as aforesaid, plaintiff shall take judgment against him by default and demand from the court the reliefs prayed for in the complaint. Let this summons be published by the plaintiff at his own expense in a newspaper of general circulation in the country once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. SO ORDERED. Balanga City, Bataan, April 19, 2012. (SGD.) BARTOLOME V. FLORES Judge
(MST-Jan. 4, 11 & 18 2013)

All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and amount as stated in Bid Data Sheet (BDS).Bid opening shall follow immediately after the deadline of submission of bids at the same venue. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. The NHA reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s. (Sgd.) FROILAN R. KAMPITAN Assistant General Manager/ Chairperson, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City
(MST-Jan. 18, 2013)

(MST-Jan. 18, 2013)

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT National Capital Judicial Region Branch 216, Quezon City YOSHINORI SHINRIKI
versus Petitioner, SP PROC. NO. Q-12-72303 For: Cancellation of Certficiate of Marriage with Registry No. 037597 pursuant to Rule 108 of the Revised Rules of Court

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MARISSA CINCO BESTA, OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF QUEZON CITY, THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL AND NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE, Respondents. x-------------------------------------------------------x

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF QUEZON CITY filipino savers bank, inc., Mortgagee/s. - versus Jerry v. velasco m/to amelia t. velasco, anD Juan marcos c. arellano, Jr. (aif) Mortgagor/s. x--------------------------------------------------------x NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER ACT 3135 (AS AMENDED) UPON extra-judicial petition under ACT 3135, as amended by ACT 4118 and pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Real Estate Mortgage executed under the date of July 29, 2011 by Jerry v. velasco m/to amelia t. velasco anD Juan marcos c. arellano, Jr.(aif) - #24 B. Gonzales St., Xavierville I, Loyola Hts. Diliman, QC. / #47 Molave St., Valle Verde, Pasig City / 37 Set. De Guia, QC. mortgagor/s in favor of filipino savers bank, inc.,mortgagee/s to satisfy the mortgage debt in the amount of p2,498,205.56 as of october 12, 2012 including penalties, interest and other charges together with all the lawful fees and expenses of foreclosure sale, the Ex-Officio Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, hereby announces that on february 5, 2013 at 10:00 oclock in the morning or soon thereafter, in front of the main entrance of the Hall of Justice of Quezon City (beside Quezon City Hall) Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City, she will sell at public auction to the highest bidder and for cash, in Philippine currency, the following described real property/ies with all its improvements. transfer certificate of title no. 0042011004357 registry of Deeds-Quezon city A parcel of land (Lot 24, Blk. 6, of the cons. subdn. plan (LRC) Pcs-6818 (Sheet 2), being a portion of the cons. of Lots 1-18, Blk. 1; 1-13, Blk. 2; 1-14, Blk. 3; 1-16, Blk. 5; 1-122, Blk. 6; 1-23, Blk. 7; 1-9, Blk. 8; 1-21, Blk. 9; 1-3, Blk. 10; 1-16, Blk. 11; 1-13, Blk. 12; . Park Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Streets Lots 4-8 and 10-16, all described on plan Psd-35337, LRC (GLRC) Rec. No. 7672), situated in Q. City, Is. of Luzon. Bounded on the N., pts. 5 to 1 by Lot 23; on the E., pts. 1 to 2by Lot 26, both of Blk. 6; on the S., pts. 2 to 4 by Road lot 4; and on the W., pts. 4 to 5 by lot 47 (Alleys) Blk. 6, all of the cons. subdn plan. x x x x containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY ONE (421) SQ. METERS, more or less. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. Interested parties are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title to the said property/ies and the encumbrances thereon, if any there be. In the event that public auction should not take place on said date due to fortuitous event or if the aforesaid scheduled date is declared a non-working holiday, it shall be held on february 12, 2013 at the same time and place without further notice. Quezon City, Metro Manila, January 7, 2013. Checked & Verified By: (Sgd.) perlita v. ele Clerk. of Court VII & Ex-Officio Sheriff (Sgd.) raymonD a. buenaventura Assisting Deputy Sheriff Warning: It is absolutely prohibited to remove, deface or destroy this Notice of Sheriffs Sale on or before the date of the auction sale under penalty of the law
(MST-Jan. 11, 18 & 25, 2013)

ORDER
The petitioner, Yoshinori Shinriki, filed a verified petition for recognition of the divorce he and his wife obtained in Japan and thereafter, for cancellation of their Certificate of Marriage filed with the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Quezon City and the National Statistics Office. The Court hereby sets the Petition for hearing on February 27, 2013 in the morning before this Court sitting at the second Floor, Rm. 237, Hall of Justice Bldg., Quezon City at which date, time and place, all interested persons are hereby cited to appear and show cause, if any, why said petition should not be granted. Let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, to be selected by raffle pursuant to PD 1079. The Office of the Clerk of Court is directed to report to the Court the result of the raffle, with notice to petitioner, within ten (10) days from receipt hereof. The Local Civil Registrar of Quezon City, the National Statistics Office, the Office of the Solicitor General, and any persons who has any opposition hereto may file the same, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, or from the last date of publication of such notice. Furnish a copy of this Order and petition to the Local Civil Registrar of Quezon City, the National Statistics Office and the Office of the Solicitor General. SO ORDERED. Quezon City, Metro Manila, December 4, 2012 (SGD.) ALFONSO C. RUIZ II Presiding Judge

School Building, San Rafael ES Contract Location : Lopez, Quezon Scope of Work : construction of school building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 5,594,000.00 Source of Fund : FY 2013 Ded Ed Contract Duration : 60 CD Cost of Bidding Documents : P10,000.00 5. Contract ID : 13-DL-0016 Contract Name : Cluster IV a. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,166,000.00 School Building, Anahawan ES b. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,316,000.00 Page Compositor: Diana Keyser Punzalan School Building, Anas ES c. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,166,000.00 School Building, Catangtang ES d. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,216,000.00 School Building, Villa Magsino ES e. Construction of 1 storey 1cl. P 689,000.00 School Building, Atulayan ES f. Construction of 1 storey 1cl. P 639,000.00 School Building, Buli ES g. Construction of 1 storey 1cl. P 639,000.00 School Building, Lungib ES h. Construction of 1 storey 1cl. P 639,000.00 School Building, Tabansak ES i. Construction of 1 storey 1cl. P 639,000.00 School Building, Apad NHS (Sto. Domingo NHS Apad Ext. Classes) Contract Location : Calauag, Quezon Scope of Work : construction of school building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 8,109,000.00 Source of Fund : FY 2013 Ded Ed Contract Duration : 85 CD Cost of Bidding Documents : P10,000.00 6. Contract ID : 13-DL-0017 Contract Name : Cluster V a. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,216,000.00 School Building, Cabibihan NHS b. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,166,000.00 School Building, Bukal ES c. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,166,000.00 School Building, Maguibuay ES d. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. P1,166,000.00 The Bids and Awards Committee Mahinta ES the Department of Public Works School Building, (BAC) of st Construction of 1 storey 2cl.Office, through its Bids and Awards P1,216,000.00 and Highways, Cebu 1e. District EngineeringAnnex School Building, Manato ES Contract Location : Tagkawayan, Quezon Committee (BAC), invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects: Scope of Work : construction of school building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 5,930,000.00 Source of Fund : FY 2013 Ded Ed Item No. 1 Contract Duration : 65 CD a. Contract P10,000.00 : 13HD01 Cost of Bidding Documents :ID 7. Contract ID 13-DL-0018 b. Contract :Name : Construction of Flood Control/Roadside Contract Name : Cluster VI Protection (Installation of Openline Canal), a. Construction of 1 storey 2cl. - P1,166,000.00 School Building, San Roque ES K0108+480 K0118+072 with exception b. Construction of 1 storey 1cl. P 669,000.00 c. Contract Location Building, Cabuguang ES : Sogod-Tabuelan Road, Cebu School c. Construction of 1 storey 1cl. d. Scope of Work : Installation of Line Canal P 689,000.00 School Building, Del Rosario ES d. Construction of Contract storey 1cl. P 639,000.00 e. Approved Budget for the 1Mansilay ES (ABC) : Php19,202,429.83 School Building, f. Contract Duration e. Construction of : storey Calendar Days 1 194 1cl. P 689,000.00 School Building, Munting Parang ES 10155 g. Funding Source f. Construction of : storey 1cl.R.A. 1 (GAA) P 689,000.00 h. Bid DocumentSchool Building, San Diego ES Fee : Php10,000.00 Contract Location : Tagkawayan, Quezon Scope of Work : construction of school building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 4,541,000.00 Item No. 2 Source of Fund : FY 2013 Ded Ed a. Contract :ID CD : 13HD02 Contract Duration 50 Cost of Bidding Documents : P5,000.00 b. Contract Name : Construction of Flood Control/Drainage 8. Contract ID : 13-DL-0019 Structures along Cebu North Hagnaya Contract Name : Cluster VII a. Construction of 1 storey 1cl.Road: 1) K0079+200 K0079+700; P 739,000.00 Wharf School Building, Del Pilar ES b. Construction of 1 storey 2) K0106+217 K0107+500 P 739,000.00 and 1cl. School c. Contract :Location Building, Sabang ES Contract Location Quezon, Quezon : San Remegio and Tabogon, Cebu Scope of Work Scope of: Work construction of school building d. : Installation of Drainage Structures Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 1,478,000.00 Source of e. Fund Approved BudgetDed Ed : FY 2013 for the Contract (ABC) : Php19,200,161.68 Contract Duration 25 CD f. Contract : P5,000.00 : 194 Calendar Days Cost of Bidding Documents :Duration

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER Cebu 1st District Engineering Office Regional Equipment Services Compound V. Sotto Street, Cebu City

INVITATION TO BID

(MST-Jan. 18, 25 & Feb. 1, 2013)

Republic of the Philippines Province of Romblon Municipality of Magdiwang Agrarian Reform Communities Project 2 (ARCP 2) ADB Loan No. 2465 & OFID Loan No. 1225P InvItatIon to BId ConStRUCtIon oF taMPaYan/Jao-aSan PotaBLE WatER SUPPLY LEvEL II
January 18, 2013 The Republic of the Philippines has received a Loan from the Asian Development Bank and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) toward the cost of Agrarian Reform Communities Project 2 (ARCP 2), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for the Construction of Tampayan/Jao-asan Potable Water Supply Level II under the Contract No. PWS2-060712-N110-04-TAJ-ROM-R04B. The Municipality of Magdiwang now invites bids for Construction of Tampayan/Jao-asan Potable Water Supply Level II under the Contract No. PWS2-060712-N110-04-TAJ-ROM-R04B. Completion of the Works is required within 240 calendar days from the date of the official start of the subproject. Bidders should have completed in the last ten (10) years a contract for works that are similar to the works that are to be undertaken under the Contract that is the subject of this bid invitation. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instructions to Bidders. Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) Project Duration Minimum Bid Security Bid Closing Date : : : : Php 32,729,444.30 240 Calendar Days Php 654,588.89 Bank Guarantee only February 14, 2013; Time: 1:30 P.M.

Bidders must have an experience of having completed at least one (1) contract similar to the project. The description of an Bid in the Bidding Fee : Php10,000.00 eligible bidder h.containedDocument Documents, particularly, In Section II Instruction to Bidders. is Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures Reform Act. in accordance with citizens/sole proprietorships/partnerships, or organizations Rules and Regulations. Bidding is restricted to FilipinoR.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing with at least seventy-five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. Upon submission of Expression of Participation from January 10 - 25, 2012, interested Bidders may obtain further information To bid for District Engineering a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and from DPWH-Quezon 4th this contract, Office, BAC Secretariat Office, Lucena City, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00A.M. 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday. must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino Interested contractors are also required to present the originals of their Contractors Registration Certificate (CRC) to citizen or 75% Filipino-owned printed copy of the corporation, cooperative, or joint DRL). partnership, Philgeps Order Form (Documents Request List venture the BAC for authentication, together with the with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents. similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net It Financial downloaded free of charge fromat least equal Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System may also be Contracting Capacity the Website of the to ABC, or credit line commitment for at (PhilGEPS) and the website of the DPWH, if available, provided that bidders shall pay the fee of Bidding Documents not least the submission of their BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility later than10% of ABC. Thebids. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Quezon 4th District Engineering Office, Lucena City will hold a check and preliminary examination of bids. Pre-Bid Conference on January 17, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the DPWH, Quezon 4th DEO Conference Room, which shall be open only to all interested parties. Unregistered contractors, however, shall of January 31, 2013. All Bids must for registration Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 2:00 P.M. submit their applications be accompanied by a to the DPWH-POCW Central Office beforestated in ITB Clause for the receipt of LOI. The Bid Security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount the deadline 18. Bid opening shall be on January 31, 2013 after 2:00 P.M. at DPWH, Quezon 4th District Engineering Office, Lucena City. DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process who choose to attend at the address below. Late Bids Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders representativescontractors applications for registration, shall not be accepted.requirements, and issue the Contractors Registration Certificate (CRC). with complete th The DPWH QuezonForms may be downloaded at the DPWH right to accept or reject any bid, to annul Registration 4 District Engineering Office, Lucena City, reserves the website www.dpwh.gov.ph the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. th DPWH -The significant Engineering Office, Lucena City, likewise assumes no activities are shown below: Quezon 4 District times and deadlines of procurement obligation whatsoever to compensate or indemnify any bidder or winning bidders, as the case may be, for any expenses or loss that said party(ies) may incur in 1. Issuance of Bidding and bidding process nor does: itJanuary 18, an award will be made. 04, 2013 its participation in the pre-biddingDocuments guarantee that 2013 to February For Further information, please refer to: 2. Pre-bid Conference : January 23, 2013 at 2:00p.m. The BAC Chairman REIs from Prospective Bidders : January 23, 2013 to January 28, 2013 3. Receipt of Attention: BAC Secretariat 4. Receipt IV Bids : February 04, 2013 at 8:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. DPWH - Quezon of District Engineering Office Inmaculada Concepcion Subdivision, 5. Opening of Bids : February 04, 2013 at 2:00p.m. Brgy. Isabang, Lucena City Tel. No. (042) 373-5626 Approved By:

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Attendance during pre-bid conference as scheduled is a must for all interested (Sgd.) ricarDo v. De guio contractors/bidders Chairman, BAC
Tel. and Fax No. (042) 373-5626

Description of Works Item No. I. 30 30.2.4 70 70.1 70.2 70.3 70.4 70.5 70.6 SPL-1 409 10 30 30.2.4 70 SPL-2 SPL-3 SPL-4 SPL-5 30 70 30 70 30 70 II 40 50 60 40 50 60 40 50 60 100 40 50 60 40 50 60 40 50 60 100 Scope of Work Civil/Structural Works Catchment 1 & 2 Structure Excavation Structure Backfill Structural Concrete Column/Footing Roof Beam Slab on Fill Wall Concrete Cover Tie Beam RC Pipes and Gabions Welded Structural Steel Site Clearing and Lay Out Structure Excavation Structure Backfill Structural Concrete Neoprane with Aggregate Base Course Steel Fabrication and Installation Field Works Forms and Scaffoldings Structural Excavation (Valve Box A) Concrete Works (Valve Box A) Structural Excavation (Valve Box B) Concrete Works (Valve Box B) Structural Excavation (Valve Box C) Concrete Works (Valve Box C) Mechanical Works (Transmission Lines) From Proposed Catchment 2 to Treated Water Tank Trench Excavation Trench Backfilling Installation and Laying of Water Pipeline From Proposed Treated Water Tank to Tampayan Brgy. Hall Trench Excavation Trench Backfilling Installation and Laying of Water Pipeline From Tampayan Brgy. Hall to Highway Crossing Trench Excavation Trench Backfilling Installation and Laying of Water Pipeline Communal Faucet from Main Pipe to Tapstand (Tampayan) Installation, Laying of Water Pipeline and Concreting of Tapstand From Highway Crossing to Magdiwang Bridge Trench Excavation Trench Backfilling Installation and Laying of Water Pipeline From Magdiwang Bridge to Provincial Road Corner Trench Excavation Trench Backfilling Installation and Laying of Water Pipeline From Magdiwang Provincial Road Corner to Jao-asan Trench Excavation Trench Backfilling Installation and Laying of Water Pipeline Communal Faucet from Main Pipe to Tapstand (Jao-asan) Installation, Laying of Water Pipeline and Concreting of Tapstand Quantity Unit

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS REGION III OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER BULACAN 2nd DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE PulongBuhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
January 11, 2013

bidders shall submit their duly accompanied forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first (Sgd.) Jose e. almero OIC District Engineer envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the (MST-Jan. 11, 2013) eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the evaluation and the post qualification. The Department of Public Works and Highways Cebu I st District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract award, without incurring any liability the affected bidders. Approved by: (SGD) MARIETTA D. ECARMA OIC-Assistant District Engineer NOTED: (SGD) WILFREDO AV. ENCISO, CEO VI District Engineer
(MST-Jan. 18 & 24, 2013)

N O T EProspective D:

221.00 80.00 10.19 2.20 6.34 15.44 4.85 2.50 30.00 100.00 145.00 80.00 30.00 93.00 46,116.00 610.00 18.00 4.32 4.20 4.32 4.20 4.50 2.20

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INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of Bulacan 2nd District Engineering Office, through the Fund 101 DepEd School Buildings Program CY 2013 and Road Board MVUC CY 2012, invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects: 1. Contract ID: Contract Name: 13CD0032 Construction of 3-Storey, 9-Classroom School Building, Vedasto R. Santiago H.S., San Miguel, Bulacan Contract Location: San Miguel, Bulacan Scope of Work: Const. of 3-storey, 9- classroom school building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php10,946,418.19 Contract Duration: 210 calendar days 13CD0034 Construction of 3-Storey, 6-Classroom School Building, Norzagaray National High School, Norzagaray, Bulacan Contract Location: Norzagaray, Bulacan Scope of Work: Const. of 3-storey, 6- classroom school building Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php7,243,419.72 Contract Duration: 180 calendar days 13CD0048 Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement along Daang Maharlika Road(San Ildefonso Section) K0061+486 K0061+814.15 with exceptions, San Ildefonso, Bulacan Contract Location: San Ildefonso, Bulacan Scope of Work: Asphalting of road/concreting of shoulder, Pavement L= 268.00 l.m.; Shoulder (both sides) = 268.00 l.m. x 2.50 Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php9,899,941.05 Contract Duration: 90 calendar days 13CD0049 Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement along Daang Maharlika Road(San Ildefonso Section) K0061+814.15 K0062+288 with exceptions, San Ildefonso, Bulacan Contract Location: San Ildefonso, Bulacan Scope of Work: Asphalting of road/concreting of shoulder, Pavement L= 268.00 l.m.; Shoulder (both sides) = 268.00 l.m. x 2.50 Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php9,899,941.05 Contract Duration: 90 calendar days

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ZAMBALES 2ND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE Sitio Baring, Brgy. San Nicolas, Castillejos, Zambales Tel No: (047)6236-2196- (047)623-2197) Fax No.: (047)623-2195 E-Mail Add: zsdeo_dpwh@yahoo.com

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2. Contract ID: Contract Name:

INVITATION TO BID
The Department of Public Works and Highways, Zambales 2 nd District Engineering Office, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to bid for the following contract: Contract ID: 13CM0002 Contract Name: Improvement of Sta. Fe River Contract Location: San Marcelino, Zambales Brief Description: Flood Control Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php 17,888,061.80 Contract Duration: 90 calendar days Bid Docs Fee: P/ 20, 000.00 Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation. To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with the DPWH, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership/corporation, cooperative, or joint venture with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment at least 10% of ABC or. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check, preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their LOIs applications for registration, to DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOIs. The DPWHPOCW-Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC) Registration Form may be downloaded at the DPWH website. (www.dpwh.gov.ph) The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: Issuance of Bidding Documents Pre-Bid Conference Receipt of Bids Opening of Bids January 17 February 5, 2013 January 24, 2013 10:00 A.M. February 5, 2013 9:00 A.M. February 5, 2013 10:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M.

1,261.00 1,200.00 1,940.00 2,114.00 1,980.00 2,745.00 205.00 195.00 310.00 37.00 544.00 527.00 850.00 241.00 230.00 370.00 1,557.00 1,482.00 2,395.00 19.00

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4. Contract ID: Contract Name:

The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bid. To apply and to bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed and submitted by the person authorized in the Contractors License issued by PCAB. Upon submission of the LOIs, interested Contractor must also submit the photo copy and original (for authentication purpose and issuance of Bid Documents) of the following documents: 1. Class A Documents (contained in the Contractors Registration Certificate)(CRC), 1.1 Legal Documents: a) DTI Business Name Registration (DTI) or SEC Registration or CDA; b) Valid and Current Mayors Permit/Municipal License; 1.2. Technical Documents; a) Valid Joint Venture Agreement, in case of J.V., b) Valid PCAB License and Registration c) Certificate of Materials Engineer Accreditation duly certified by the Authorized Managing Officer (AMO), d) Latest copy of AMO course Seminar, e) Certificate of Safety Officer Seminar from DOLE, f) Document Request List (DRL) g) Latest CPES Rating; 1.3. Financial Documents; a) Prospective bidders Audited Financial Statement for the preceding calendar which should not be earlier than 2 years from the date of bid submission; b) Prospective bidders computation of its NFCC. The LOI must be submitted by the Authorized Liaison Officer as specified in the Contractors Information (CI). Submission of LOI by persons with Special Power of Attorney shall not be allowed. Contractors who will purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH & PHILGEPS, (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/ fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW will only process contractors applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the Contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH websitewww.dpwh.gov.ph. The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below: 1. Receipt of LOI from Prospective Bidders 2. Issuance of Bidding Documents 3. Pre-Bid Conference 4. Submission of Bids 5. Opening of Bids Until 10:00 A.M. of February 5, 2013 (Item Nos. 1 & 2) and 10:00 A.M. of February 7, 2013 (Item Nos. 3 &4) From: January 15 2013 up to 10:00 A.M. of February 5, 2013 (Item Nos. 1 & 2) and February 7, 2013 (Item Nos. 3 & 4) 2:00 P.M. of January 23, 2013 Deadline:10:00 A.M. of February 5, 2013 (for Item Nos. 1 & 2) and February 7, 2013 (for Item Nos. 3 & 4) February 5, 2013 @ 2:00 P.M. (for Item Nos. 1 & 2) and February 7, 2013 @ 2:00 P.M. (for Item Nos. 3 & 4)

Minimum Equipment Required: Cement Mixer, Pipe Threader, Diesel Driven Genset, Welding Machine. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with National Competitive procedures, and is open to bidders from eligible source countries of the Asian Development Bank. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the LGU-BAC of Magdiwang, Province of Romblon and inspect the Bidding Documents on January 18, 2013 at the address given below from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by the interested bidders on January 18, 2013 from the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the bidding documents in the amount Php 5,000.00 It may also be downloaded free of charge from the Government Procurement Website (www.philgeps.gov.ph) provided that bidders shall pay the non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. The bidder may request that the Bid Documents be sent to them by mail or courier, and for this, the bidder shall pay the amount in Philippine Peso to cover the cost of mail or courier delivery. The fee for obtaining a copy of the Bid Documents and the cost of mail or courier shall be paid by the bidder thru Cashiers Check, Cash or Managers Check issued in favor of the Municipality of Magdiwang. The Municipality of Magdiwang will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on February 1, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, Municipality of Magdiwang, Province of Romblon, which shall beopen to all interested parties. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 1:30 P.M. of February 14, 2013 at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, Municipality of Magdiwang, Province of Romblon. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of Bank Guarantee and in the amount of Php 654,588.89. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. The deadline for the submission of bids must not be later than 1:30 P.M. of February 14, 2013. The opening of bids will proceed immediately after the time set for the deadline of submission of bids as indicated above. The Municipality of Magdiwang reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. The Invitation to Bid is not an integral part of the bidding document. For further information, please refer to: Engr. SHEILAH SOFIA P. RANCE ARCP2-LGU-BAC Chairperson Telephone No. 0999-8891510
(MST-JAN. 18, 2013)

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at Department of Public Works and Highways, Zambales 2nd District Engineering Office upon payment of a non-refundable fee for LOI Form. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs, if available, form the DPWH website. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids Documents. Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in the (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The First envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and the post-qualification. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Zambales 2 nd District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid and to annul the bidding process anytime before Contract Award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders. Approved by: (Sgd.) BLAS M. BALAGTAS BAC Chairman Engineer III (Sgd.) EDWARD RICARDO G. RAMOS Head of Procuring Entity District Engineer
(MST-Jan. 18, 2013)

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH-Bulacan 2nd District Engineering Office, PulongBuhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan, upon payment of a non-refundable fee for Bidding DocumentsFifteen Thousand Pesos (Php 15,000.00) for Item No. 1 and Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) for Item No. 2, 3 & 4. Prospective bidders may also download the Bidding documents (BDs), from the DPWH website, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the BDs from DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their Bids Documents. The Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification. The DPWH-Bulacan 2nd District Engineering Office reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process at anytime prior contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s.

APPROVED: (Sgd.) ALEJANDRO B. CENTENO BAC Chairman NOTED: (Sgd.) ERELINA B. SANTOS District Engineer

Noted:

(Sgd.) Engr. SHEILAH SOFIA P. RANCE ARCP2-LGU-BAC Chairperson

(MST-Jan. 18, 2013)

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER Cotabato First District Engineering Office Lanao, Kidapawan City

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JANUARY 18, 2013

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
2nd Street, Port Area MANILA

Invitation to Bid
Contract ID No. 13OO0005-Malabon Bridge, Brgy. Tonsuya, Malabon City, Sta. 0+080.00-Sta. 0+420.00
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR), through the General Appropriations Act intends to apply the sum of Php91,215,054.89 being The Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the Malabon Bridge, Brgy. Tonsuya, Malabon City, Sta. 0+080.00-Sta. 0+420.00. Bids received in excess of ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region, now invites bid for the Malabon Bridge, Brgy. Tonsuya, Malabon City, Sta. 0+080.00-Sta. 0+420.00. Completion of the Works is 360 calendar days. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project costing at least 50% of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders. 3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184) otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4. Contractors/applicants who are interested in the DPWH civil works are required to register prior to the set schedule of submission of bid while those already registered shall keep their records current and updated. Contractors eligibility to bid on the project will be determined using the DPWH Contractor Profile Eligibility Process (CPEP) and subject to further post-qualification. Information on registration can be obtained at DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph or CPO, 5th Floor, DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders at the National Capital Region, 2nd Street, Port Area, Manila upon payment of non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P 50,000.00). It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the procuring entity, provided the bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 6. 7. Issuance of Bidding Documents: January 18 to February 7, 2013
4. 1. 1.) Contract Id No.

Invitation to Bid
12MC0062 Widening of Cotabato-Davao National Road K1640+769 to K1641+700 (Notre Dame Section) Davao-Cotabato Road, Matalam, Cotabato Asphalt Overlay/Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement along Paco-Roxas-Arakan Valley Road, Antipas Section, Km.1651+500 Km. 1653+000

Zamboanga del Norte Ist District Engineering Office Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City

Department of Public Works and Highways Region IX OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER

Republic of the Philippines

INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Award Committee (BAC) of the DPWH ZN Ist District Engineering Office, Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City, invites contractors to bid for the project : 1. Contract ID No. : Contract Name : Contract Location : Scope of Works : 13JB0001 Preventive Maintenance along SindanganSiayan-Dumingag Road Piao-Buyos Section, Sindangan, Z.N. ( Km. 1919+709-Km.1920+909) Asphalt Overlay/ Instapave Road Surface treatment, 12mm and Application of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

2.)

Contract Id No.

12MC0063

The Department of Public Works and Highways, Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office, Lanao, Kidapawan City through the SR 2012-10-008234 and SR 2012-10-008238 intends to apply the following: A.) Contract Id No. Name of Project Scopes of Work : : : 12MC0062 Widening of Cotabato-Davao National Road K1640+769 to K1641+700 (Notre Dame Section) Davao-Cotabato Road, Matalam, Cotabato Individual Removal of Trees (Small A, 150 to 300mm dia.), Removal of Existing Concrete Pavement, Removal of Concrete Drainage Structures, Roadway Excavation (Surplus Common), Structure Excavation (Common Soil), Embankment (from Roadway Excavation), Sub-grade Preparation, Aggregate Sub-base Course, Aggregate Surface Course, Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (0.28m thick, conventional), Reinforcing Steel (Minor Structures), Structural Concrete Class A, 3000 psi, Pipe Culverts and Storm Drains, 910mm, Grouted Riprap, Stone Masonry (Headwall), Const Health & Safety, Rentals of Field Office, Mobilization/ Demobilization. Php18,654,136.68 101 days 12MC0063 Asphalt Overlay/Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement along Paco-Roxas-Arakan Valley Road, Antipas Section, Km1651+500 Km. 1653+000 Aggregate Sub-base Course, Bituminous Tack Coat, Bituminous Conc. Surface Course, Hot-Laid, Reflectorize Thermoplastic Pavement Markings, Mobilization & Demobilization, Safety & Health Php9,896,033.94 40 days

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Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 9,900,000.00 Contract Duration : 32 cal. Days Cost of bidding Docs. : P 10,000.00

ABC Contract Duration B.) Contract Id No. Name of Project Scopes of Work

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Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office, Lanao, Kidapawan City now invites bids for the above-mentioned projects. Bidders should have completed within (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. Interested bidders may obtain further information from DPWH Civil Works are required to register prior to the set schedule of submission of bid while those already registered shall keep their records current and updated. Contractors eligibility to bid on the projects will be determined using the DPWH Contractor Profile Eligibility Process (CPEP) and subject to further post-qualification. Information on registration can be obtained at DPWH Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office, Lanao, Kidapawan City from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. Interested bidders may obtain further information from DPWH Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office, Lanao, Kidapawan City and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos Php10,000.00 only per project. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 7. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office, Lanao, Kidapawan City will hold a Pre-bid Conference on January 18, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. which shall be open to all interested parties. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before February 4, 2013 at 8:30 A.M. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.1. Bids will be opened at 2:00 P.M. on the same day in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. 9. Deadline of submission and receipt of Letter of Intent (LOI) together with eligibility documents specifically the Credit Line Commitment, Joint Venture Agreement will be on or before February 4, 2013 at 8:30 A.M. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office, Lanao, Kidapawan City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: MARILYN G. VERSOLA, MPS Engineer II Head, BAC Secretariat DPWH Cotabato 1st District Engineering Office Lanao, Kidapawan City Telephone No. (064)288-1633, Fax No. (064)278-3315 (Sgd.) EMEDIO C. ONTAL, MPA OIC-Assistant District Engineer BAC Chairman

The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of bids . To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase bid documents and must meet the following major criteria : a) prior registration with DPWH, (b) Filipino Citizen or 75% Filipino owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (d) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years ; and (e) Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to 10% of the ABC . The BAC will use-non discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids. Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their application for registration to the DPWH-POCW Central Office before the deadline for the receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Office will only process contractors applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the contractors Certificate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be download at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph . The Significant shown below : time and deadline of procurement activities are Jan. 17, 2013 to Feb. 7, 2013 January 25, 2013 February 1, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. February 7, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. February 7, 2013 at 10:30 A.M.

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The Department of Public Works and Highways will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on January 24, 2013 at 10:00 am at Department of Public Works and HighwaysNational Capital Region, NCR Conference Room, 2nd Street, Port Area, Manila which shall be open to all interested parties. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Bids must be delivered on or before February 7, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region BAC Secretariat Office, 2nd Street, Port Area, Manila. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids will not be accepted.

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The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at BAC Office, DPWH, ZN Ist District Engineering Office, Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City, upon payment of a non-refundable fee as shown above. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the DPWH website, shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their bids Documents. The Pre-bid conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs . Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR. Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specified in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelope to the BAC Chairman . The first envelope shall contain the technical components of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the financial components of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification. The DPWH ZN Ist District Engineering Office, Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City reserves the right to accept or reject any bids to annul the bidding process at any time prior contract award , without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s . Approved : (Sgd.) ROY ROGER M. PASTRANO Engineer III BAC Chairperson
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10. The DPWH-NCR reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. 11. For further information, please refer to : The BAC Secretariat National Capital Region 2nd St. Port Area, Manila Tel. No. (02) 3043893 (SGD.) AUDENCIO B. REYES Chief, QAHD Chairman, NCR-BAC NOTED: (SGD.) REYNALDO G. TAGUDANDO Regional Director
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Department of Public Works and Highways Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila
INVITATION TO BID FOR THE REPAIR OF PUMPS AT BANGKULASI PS AND SPINE PS (INCLUDING SUPPLY OF DAMAGED PARTS), KAMANAVA AREA FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Department of Public Works and Highways thru its Bids and Awards Committee for Goods, through GAA 2013, intends to apply the sum of Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P7,500,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payment under Contract ID No. P-4400-0001-13. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The Department of Public Works and Highways now invites bids for the Repair of Pumps at Bangkulasi PS and Spine PS (Including Supply of Damaged Parts), KAMANAVA Area Flood Control and Drainage System Improvement Project. Delivery of the goods is required as specified in in the Schedule of Requirement. Bidders should have completed within five (5) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project whose value must be at least 50% of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (R-IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnership, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA 5183 and subject to Commonwealth Act 138. Interested bidders may obtain information from the BAC for Goods Secretariat and inspect the Bidding Documents during Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders on January 18, 2013 until before 10:00 a.m. of February 13, 2013 from the Secretariat, BAC for Goods, Ground Floor, DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Pesos : Seven Thousand Five Hundred Only (P7,500.00). It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Department of Public Works and Highways. However, Bidders shall pay the non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of bids. The Department of Public Works and Highways will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on January 30, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Room 503 5th Floor, DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila, which shall be open to all interested parties. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10:00 a.m. of February 13, 2013. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. Room 503, 5th Floor DPWH Bldg. Bonifacio Drive, Port Area Manila The Department of Public Works and Highways reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. (Sgd.) EUGENIO R. PIPO, JR. Assistant Secretary for Luzon Operations Chairman, BAC for Goods
(MST-Jan. 18, 2013) (MST-Jan. 18, 2013)

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

Office of the District Engineer San Jose, Antique Tel. No. (036)-540-71-55

Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Agriculture PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR POSTHARVEST DEVELOPMENT MECHANIZATION (PhilMech) (Formerly BUREAU OF POSTHARVEST RESEARCH AND EXTENSION)

INVITATION TO BID for the REHABILITATION/CONCRETING OF VARIOUS ROADS/CONSTRUCTION OF DOUBLE BARREL BOX CULVERT/ CONSTRUCTION OF SEAWALL & FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURE,
(A.) (B.) (C.) (D.) (E.) (F.) (G.) (H.) (I.) CONC. OF ROAD @ SINAJA ST. BRGY. POBLACION, BELISON CONC. OF ROAD @ BRGY. SALVACION, BELISON CONC. OF ROAD @ BRGY. MARTINEZ, TIBIAO CONC. OF ROAD @ BRGY. BANDOJA, TIBIAO CONC. OF ROAD @ BRGY. ILAUOD, BUGASONG REHAB./CONC. OF ROAD @ BRGY. JINALINAN, LAUA-AN REHAB./CONC. OF ROAD @ BRGY. QUEZON, TOBIAS FORNIER REHAB./CONC. OF ROAD @ BRGY. BUGNAY, SIBALOM CONST. OF DOUBLE BARREL BOX CULVERT @ POBLACION, SITIO CATWAYAN, PATNONGON (J.) CONST. OF SEAWALL @ BRGY. MAUNO, LAUA-AN (K.) CONST. OF FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURE (RIPRAPPING) @ POBLACION, SITIO TUBURAN, BARBAZA), SIBALOM, BELISON, PATNONGON, BARBAZA, TIBIAO, BUGASONG, LAUA-AN & TOBIAS FORNIER, ANTIQUE The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Antique Engineering District, San Jose, Antique, through the SARO NO. BMB-A-12-T000003211 dated JULY 23, 2012 intends to apply the sum of FIVE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P 5,700,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract no. 13GB0003. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Antique Engineering District, San Jose, Antique now invites bids for the rehab./conc. of various roads/const. of box culvert/seawall & flood control structure as per plans and specifications. Completion of the Works required is 120 C.D. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorship, partnerships or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Antique Engineering District, San Jose, Antique and inspect Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (P 10,000.00). It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than 8:30 A.M. before the submission of their bids. The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Antique Engineering District, San Jose, Antique will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on January 24, 2013 @ 10:00 A.M. at Department of Public Works and Highways, Antique Engineering District, San Jose, Antique, which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents. LOIs and/or applications for eligibility and latest Class A documents are to be accepted by the BAC together with the Bids and other relevant documents on or before the deadline for submission of Bids. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before February 6, 2013 @ 9:00 A.M at Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Antique Engineering District, San Jose, Antique. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms as prescribed by the GPPB and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bids will be opened @ 2:00 P.M. in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Antique Engineering District, San Jose, Antique reserves the right to accept or deny any bid, to annul bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, refer to: PREXY M. SANCHEZ Head, BAC-Secretariat DPWH, Antique Engineering District San Jose, Antique (Sgd) VICENTE M. ABAN BAC Chairman DPWH, Antique Engineering District San Jose, Antique

SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION OF VARIOUS ORGANIC AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT 1. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), through its General Fund intends to apply the below specified sums, being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Various Organic Agriculture Equipment. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) now invites bids for the following project: PROJECT A. B. C. Supply and Delivery of 4 sets Feed Pelletizer Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of 15 sets of Corn Mill and 15 sets Brown Rice Mill Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of 10 sets Flat Bed Dryer ABC PhP 2,000,000.00 PhP 6,900,000.00 PhP 6,700,000.00 CONTRACT DURATION 90 Calendar Days 90 Calendar Days 90 Calendar Days

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Delivery of the Goods is required within 90 days from receipt of Notice to Proceed. Bidders should have completed, within three years prior to the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders. 3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA 5183 and subject to Commonwealth Act 138. 4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during office hours. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from January 18 to February 11, 2013 from the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of PhP 10,000.00 each for project B & C and PhP 5,000.00 for project A. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that Bidders shall pay the nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 5. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) will hold a Pre-Bid Conference and Submission/ Opening of Bids on the following dates and location which shall be open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents: PROJECT A. Pre-Bid Conference Submission and Opening of Bids LOCATION

Supply and Delivery of 4 January 28, 2013 February 11, 2013 PHilMech Liaison Office, 3 rd sets Feed Pelletizer 10:00AM 10:00AM Floor, ATI Bldg. Elliptical Road Diliman Quezon City Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of 15 sets of Corn Mill and 15 sets Brown Rice Mill Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of 10 sets Flat Bed Dryer January 28, 2013 February 11, 2013 PHilMech Liaison Office, 3 rd 1:30PM 1:30PM Floor, ATI Bldg. Elliptical Road Diliman Quezon City January 29, 2013 February 12, 2013 PHilMech Liaison Office, 3 rd 9:00AM 9:00AM Floor, ATI Bldg. Elliptical Road Diliman Quezon City

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The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR POSTHARVEST DEVELOPMENT AND MECHANIZATION (Formerly BUREAU OF POSTHARVEST RESEARCH AND EXTENSION) Main Office :CLSU Cmpd., Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija Tel. No. (044) 4560287 / (044) 4560213 FAX No. (044) 4560110 Liaison Office : 3F ATI Bldg., Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Tel. No. (02) 9274019 / (02) 9274029 FAX No. (02) 9268159 (Sgd) ARNEL RAMIR M. APAGA BAC Chairman

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
Regional Office No. IV-A Cavite I District Engineering Office Trece Martires City

JANUARY 18, 2013

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Invitation to Bid
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Cavite District Engineering Office, through the following projects stated below, intends to apply the sum of payments under the contract for the following projects listed. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Cavite District Engineering Office now invites bids for the; 13DF0030 Const. of 3-storey 6CL School Building at Sanja Mayor E/S, Tanza (6th L.D.) Contract Location: Tanza, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 7,387,380.00 Contract Duration: 120 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents:PhP 10,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0031 Const. of 3-storey 6CL School Building at Amaya School of Home Industries (ASHI 6th L.D.), Tanza Contract Location: Tanza, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 7,446,780.00 Contract Duration: 120 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 10,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0032 Const. of 3-storey 9CL School Building at San Miguel E/S (Dasmarias BBES A-3, Dasmarias (4th L.D.) Contract Location: Dasmarias City, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 11,152,350.00 Contract Duration: 140 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0033 Const. of 3-storey 9CL School Building at Paliparan E/S, Dasmarias (4th L.D.) Contract Location: Dasmarias City, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 11,152,350.00 Contract Duration: 140 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0034 Const. of 3-storey 9CL School Building at Tanza NTS, Tanza (6th L.D.) Contract Location: Tanza, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 11,686,950.00 Contract Duration: 140 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0035 Const. of 2-storey 2CL School Building at Zapote E/S and 3-storey 9CL School Building at Malipay E/S, Bacoor (2nd L.D.) Contract Location: Bacoor, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 13,456,080.00 Contract Duration: 150 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0036 Asphalt Overlay of Congbalay to Labanan Road, Kawit Contract Location: Kawit, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 14,700,000.00 Contract Duration: 42 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0037 Const. of 2 units 3-storey 6CL School Building at David P. Jimenez E/S, Rosario (1st L.D.) Contract Location: Rosario, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 14,863,860.00 Contract Duration: 150 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0038 Const. of 2 units 3-storey 6CL School Building at Rosario E/S, Rosario (1st L.D.) Contract Location: Rosario, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 14,952,960.00 Contract Duration: 150 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: 13DF0039 Const. of 3-storey 12CL School Building at Dasmarias NHS, Dasmarias (4th L.D.) Contract Location: Dasmarias City, Cavite Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP 15,216,300.00 Contract Duration: 150 calendar days Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 25,000.00 Contract ID: Contract Name: Bidders must have an experience of having completed at least one (1) contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instruction to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (R.A. 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. Interested bidders may obtain further information from DPWH, Cavite District Engineering Office, BAC Secretariat, Trece Martires City, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Interested bidders are also required to present the originals of their a) PCAB License; b) Contracts Registration Certificate; c) Certificate of Materials Engineer Accreditation; d) Latest Copy of Authorizing Officer together with machine copy of two (2) valid IDs; e) Certificate of Safety Officer Seminar from Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); f) Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) Order From (Documents Request List) and g) CY-2011 CPES Rating to the DPWH-CDEO BAC for authentication. Submission of Letter of Intent is from January 16 30, 2013 until 10:00 A.M. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of (stated above). It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the DPWH, if available, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. The DPWH, Cavite District Engineering Office will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on January 23, 2013 in the DPWH Cavite District Engineering Office Conference Room, which shall be open to all interested parties. Bids must be delivered to the address below on February 5, 2013 on or before 10:00 A.M. and the opening of bids will be at 2:00 P.M. of the same date. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representative who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. The DPWH reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. DPWH Cavite District Engineering Office likewise assumes no obligation whatsoever to compensate or indemnify any bidder or winning bidders, as the case may be, for any expenses or loss that said party(ies) may incur in its participation in the pre-bidding and bidding process nor does it guarantee that an award will be made. For further information, please refer to: TEOFILO A. AYON BAC Chairman Attention: Head, BAC Secretariat DPWH-Cavite District Engineering Office Trece Martires City Tel. No. (046)419-0058 Approved by: (Sgd.) TEOFILO A. AYON Engineer IV Assistant District Engineer Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee Noted by: (Sgd.) OSCAR U. DELA CRUZ District Engineer
(MST-Jan. 18, 2013)
(MST-JAN. 18, 2013)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR Region XI, Davao City Tel. No. (082) 226-9302 Fax. No. (082) 226-9372

INVITATION TO BID
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office XI, Davao City, intends to apply the sum for payments under the following contracts: 1. Contract ID Contract Name/Location : 13LO-0001 : Improvement of the Workplace, Storage Area/Cabinets of the DPWH a) Regional Office XI b) Regional Equipment Services Building Regional Office XI, R, Magsaysay Avenue, Davao City : Electrical works, Carpentry, Painting and Sanitary Works : P 2,312,722.28 : 60 calendar Days

Scope of Work Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) Project Duration

1. The Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office XI, Davao City, now invites bids for the above-mentioned contracts. Bidders should have completed at least a single project from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a similar contract of the project to be bid. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in section II, Instructions to Bidders. 2. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the IRR of RA 9184, otherwise known as The Government Procurement Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino Citizens/sole proprietorships, partnership or organizations with at least seventy-five (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 3. Interested Bidders may obtain further information from the Department of Public Works and Highways, Regional Office XI, Davao City, and inspect at the address given below from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. 4. A complete set of Bidding documents maybe purchased by interested bidders from the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee for the bidding documents the amount of P 5,000.00/project from January 18 to February 12, 2013, until 2:00 pm. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the www.dpwh.gov.ph and Philgeps websites, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the bidding documents not later than the submission of bids. 5. The Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office XI, Davao City, will hold a Pre-bid conference on January 29, 2013 at the DPWH Conference Room, DPWH XI Compound, R. Magsaysay Street, Davao City at 10:00 a.m., which shall be open only to all interested Parties who have purchased the bidding documents. 6. Bids must be delivered on or before 2:00 p.m. of February 12, 2013 at the Office of the BAC Chairman, DPWH XI, R. Magsaysay Street, Davao City. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bids will be opened at 2:00 P.M. of the same day in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids will not be accepted. 7. The Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office XI, Davao City, reserves the right to accept or reject any bid to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidders or bidders. 8. For further information, please refer to: Charito Tinio-Mertens Engineer III- Head, BAC Secretariat Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office XI R. Magsaysay Street, Davao City Telefax : (082) 226-9310 Email : mertens.charito@dpwh.gov.ph bacsecretariatdpwhxi@yahoo.com (Sgd.) TOMAS M. RODRIGUEZ Assistant Regional Director BAC Chairman
(MST-Jan. 18, 2013)

Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corporation

A Sure Bet for Progress in Gaming, Entertainment and Nation Building

InvItatIon to BId for Manpower outsourcIng for coMputer MaIntenance servIce for one (1) Year under ItB no. 01-22-2013
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is inviting all interested bidders in its forthcoming public bidding for Manpower Outsourcing for Computer Maintenance Service for One (1) Year. Brief Description Contract Duration Approved Budget: Source of Fund: Manpower Outsourcing for Computer Maintenance Service for One (1) Year Nine (9) IT Technicians for deployment to Metro Manila and Provincial Branches and Corporate Offices. One (1) Year commencing from the effectivity date specificied in the Notice to Proceed. Two Million Six Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (PhP 2,620,000.00), VAT Exclusive, Zero Rated Transaction Internally Funded

This bidding is open to all suppliers; provided that the winning bidder should be registered with PAGCOR prior to award of contract. Unregistered suppliers must register at the Suppliers Registration & Evaluation Section (SRES), Procurement Department (PD), Second (2nd) Floor PAGCOR House, 1330 Roxas Blvd., Ermita, Manila, Tel. No. 526-0573. Bidders should have completed, within the last three (3) years prior to the deadline for the submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA 5183 and subject to Commonwealth Act 138. All particulars relative to Pre-Bid Conference, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. 9184 and its IRR. The schedule of activities is listed, as follows: Activities Issuance of the Bidding Documents Pre-Bid Conference Deadline for the Submission and Receipt of Bids Opening and Preliminary Examination of Bids Schedule January 18, 2013 to February 04, 2013 January 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m. February 04, 2013, 10:00 a.m. February 04, 2013, 10:00 a.m. (onwards)

Complete details of the project are indicated in the bid documents which will be available to prospective bidders at the BAC Secretariat Unit, Procurement Department (BSU-PD), upon payment of a non-refundable bidding fee of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP5,000.00). Prospective bidders may also download the Bidding Documents free of charge from the following websites: www.pagcor.ph and www.philgeps.net and may be allowed to submit bids provided that bidders shall pay the non-refundable bidding fee not later than the date of the submission of bids. The Pre-bid Conference is open to all interested bidders.. Prospective bidders should present to PAGCORs Cashier at 6th floor, PAGCOR Corporate Office, M.H. del Pilar cor. Pedro Gil Sts., Malate, Manila either the Bidding Fee Slip which may be secured from the BSU-PD or a copy of this ITB in effecting payment for the Bidding Documents. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. PAGCOR assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for any expenses incurred in the preparation of their bids. PAGCOR reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, and to annul the bidding process and reject all Bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. Please address all communications to the Bids and Awards Committee thru the BAC Secretariat Unit, Room 205, Second Floor, PAGCOR House, 1330 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila, Tel No.: 524-3911, 521-1542 local 223/571. (SGD) VISITACION F. MENDOZA Chairperson Bids and awards Committee (BaC) 2
(MST-Jan. 18, 2013)

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering Office La Torre, Talavera, Nueva Ecija
INVITATION TO BID
1. The DPWH Nueva Ecija 1st DEO, through FY 2012 RA 10155 Regular 2012 intends to apply the sum of the amount stated below being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the following 13CE0001 Construction of Flood Control Project, Basang Hamog, Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Sta. 0+000-Sta. 0+270 Php25,000.00 FHR Php 14,550,010.21 90 C.D

ILOCOS SUR 1ST DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE BANTAY, ILOCOS SUR

INVITATION TO BID FOR WIDENING OF BANTAY-SAN ILDEFONSO SECTION (MANILA NORTH ROAD), BANTAYAN-SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Ilocos Sur First District Engineering Office, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, through DPWH LUMP SUM FY 2012, intends to apply the sum of TWENTY TWO MILLION FOUR HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIX PESOS & 92/100 (Php22,411,106.92) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Contract No. 13AC0003 WIDENING OF BANTAYAN-SAN ILDEFONSO SECTION (MANILA NORTH ROAD), BANTAYAN-SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Ilocos Sur First District Engineering Office, Bantay, Ilocos Sur now invites bids for the individual removal of 15 small trees; individual removal of 4 large trees; removal of structures & obstructions; removal of 50.40 sq. m. existing pavement; roadway excavation of 4,389.30 cu. m.; 142 cu. m. embankment; 11,550.80 sq. m. sub-grade preparation; 1,155 cu. m. aggregate sub-base course; 79 cu. m. aggregate surface course; 11,550.80 sq. m. PCCP; 250 cu. m. stone masonry; 777.30 sq. m. reflective thermoplastic stripping materials; mobilization & demobilization; traffic control & management and construction safety & health. Completion of the Works is required within ninety eight (98) calendar days. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instructions to Bidders. Bidding shall be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizen / sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from DPWH, Ilocos Sur 1st District Engineering Office and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8 am to 5 pm starting January 15-February 4, 2013. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payment of non refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Php25,000.00. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 6. 7. The DPWH, Ilocos Sur 1st District Engineering Office will hold a pre-bid Conference on January 23, 2013 at the Office of the BAC Chairman. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before February 4, 2013 at 10:00 in the morning at the Office of the BAC Chairman. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted. 8. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Ilocos Sur First District Engineering Office, Bantay, Ilocos Sur reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: SUSANA M. PARDO BAC Secretariat Department of Public Works and Highways Ilocos Sur First District Engineering Office Bantay, Ilocos Sur (077) 722-3024 Fax No. (077) 722-8054 (SGD.) URBANO R. PALACPAC BAC Chairman
(MST-JAN. 18, 2013)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSAND HIGHWAYS

a. CONTRACT ID: b. Contract Name: c. d. e. f. Contract Location: Fee for Bid Documents: Scope of Work: Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): g. Conctract Duration: C.D. a. b. c. d. e. f. CONTRACT ID: Contract Name: Contract Location: Fee for Bid Documents Scope of Work: Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): g. Conctract Duration: C.D.

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13CE0002 Rehabilitation of Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Quezon-Licab, Nueva Ecija Php5,000.00 BIL Php 2 ,500,000.00 60 C.D

Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. 2. The DPWH, Nueva Ecija 1st DEO now invites bids for projects stated above with required completion date stated thereof. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instructions to Bidders. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least seventy five percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the DPWH, Nueva Ecija 1st DEO and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during office hours. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the address below and upon payments of a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount indicated above. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the DPWH, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 6. The DPWH, Nueva Ecija 1st DEO will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on January 25, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Office of the BAC Secretariat which shall be open only to all interested parties who have perchased the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10:00 am, February 7, 2013 at the Office of the BAC Secretariat. All bids must be accomplished by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18 and in accordance to GPPB Res. No. 03-2012 dated 27 January 2012. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the address below, thereafter. Late bids shall not be accepted. 8. Bidding procedures shall be implemented in accordance to D.O. #64 dated 17 September 2012: Guidelines on the Procurement Process based on the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9184. The DPWH, Nueva Ecija 1st DEO reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. For further information, please refer to: LOURDES F. DONCILLO Head, BAC Secretariat DPWH, Nueva Ecija 1st DEO, Talavera, NE odettedonzi_dpwh@yahoo.com

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(SGD.) AMADO M. GUEVARRA BAC Chairman NOTED: (SGD.) RAMIRO M. CRUZ District Engineer