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In a huddle. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senators Franklin Drilon, Vicente Sotto III, Ferdinand
Marcos Jr. and Ralph Recto come together during a Senate hearing on the Sin Tax bill. LINO SANTOS
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Senators vote
15-2 for sin tax
TELCOS ORDERED TO REFUND SUBSCRIBERS
Accord on tax-sharing
issue led to bills okay
2 warring
party-lists
get nod to
join polls
Tension
in Gaza
jacks oil
prices up
Tagle flies
to Rome for
Consistory
Telcos fined for failing
to reduce rates by P.20
RHs fate
depends
on PNoy
Aquino may choose new
SC justice from list today
FBI arrests Filipino, 3 others
for Al-Qaida ties, terror plot
Asian bloc,
China set
dialog on
sea issue
By Joyce Pangco Paares
PNOM PENHMember-states
of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations and China have
nally agreed to start a formal
dialog to craft a binding Code of
Conduct that would govern ter-
ritorial disputes in the region.
President Benigno Aquino
III described the consensus,
which was reached during the
Asean-China Summit on Mon-
day, as signicant. It was also
a big turnaround from the un-
precedented non-issuance of
a statement during the foreign
ministers meeting in July over
conicting maritime claims.
For 10 years, the Declara-
tion on the CoC (DoC) has not
By Joel E. Zurbano
and Christine
F. Herrera
THE Commission on Elections
on Tuesday allowed Akbayan, a
well-funded group closely iden-
tied with President Benigno
Aquino III, to join the 2013 mid-
term elections as a party-list or-
ganization, a privilege normally
reserved for marginalized sec-
tors and the under-represented.
Commissioners Christian
Robert Lim, Elias Yusoph, Ar-
mando Velasco and Rene Sarm-
iento voted in favor of allow-
ing Akbayan to participate as a
party-list group while Comelec
Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr.
and Commissioner Lucenito
Tagle dissented.
Newly appointed Commis-
sioner Grace Padaca did not
participate in the voting.
The Comelec also approved
the party-list participation of
Bayan Muna, a leftist group with
two representatives in Congress.
The approval of Akbayans
status came despite numerous
complaints from other groups
that it already had several mem-
bers in top-level Executive
department positions and was
therefore not under-represented.
Voting for the bill were Sen-
ate President Juan Ponce Enrile,
Senate President Pro Tempore
Jinggoy Estrada, Senate Majority
Leader Vicente Sotto, and Sena-
tors Franklin Drilon, Pia Cay-
etano, Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla,
Gringo Honasan, Loren Legarda,
Manuel Villar, Ralph Recto,
Aquilino Pimentel III, Teosto
Guingona III, Panlo Lacson,
and Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Voting against the bill were
Senators Joker Arroyo and Fran-
cis Escudero.
Under the approved version of the
bill, the tax sharing between tobacco
and alcohol products would be 60-40
in 2013 and 59-41 in 2014.
Marcos, who comes from the
tobacco-growing region in the
north, said the ratio came close to
the 60-40 split that he had been
seeking.
A House version of the bill is
skewed more heavily in favor of
the alcohol industry.
Drilon, acting chairman of the
Senate ways and means commit-
tee, earlier called for a suspension
of plenary deliberations after En-
rile questioned the Finance De-
partments recommendation on
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Light moment. US President Barack Obama shares a light moment with Thailands Prime Minister Yingluck
Shinawatra and Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at the 7th East Asia Summit-Plenary Session in
Phnom Penh. AP
For and against.
Around 30 pregnant
women gather on
Commonwealth
Avenue in Quezon City
to urge lawmakers to
pass the Reproductive
Health bill soon. At
left, Senator Vicente
Sotto III tells reporters
his group will only sup-
port those candidates
who are against the
RH bill. DANNY PATA
Story below
By Joyce Pangco Paares
PRESIDENT Aquino was expect-
ed to pick from seven candidates
today his nominee to a sole va-
cancy in the 15-member Supreme
Court, one day before the Novem-
ber 22 deadline.
Mr. Aquino told reporters in the
Philippine delegation to the Asso-
ciation of Southeast Asian Nations
meeting with China in Phnom
Penh, Cambodia, that he would in-
terview Marvic Leonen, one of the
seven candidates, before making
his decision.
Just wait for the next chapter,
Mr. Aquino said when asked who
among the candidates had the edge
over the others.
A vacancy for Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court happened when
Mr. Aquino named Ma. Lourdes
By Sara Fabunan, Eric
Apolonio and Vito
Barcelo
MANILA Archbishop Luis An-
tonio Tagle left for Rome on
Tuesday to attend a Consistory
that will elevate him to the Col-
lege of Cardinals, an elite body
that advise and assist the Pope in
running the affairs of the Roman
Catholic Church worldwide.
Tagle was accompanied by
Archbishop Emeritus of Manila
Gaudencio Rosales, his parents
and other relatives and several
priests, but a retinue of Filipinos
here and abroad, including Vice
President Jejomar Binay, will be
traveling to Rome to witness the
Consistory, church ofcials said.
Upon instruction of Presi-
dent Aquino, I leave for Rome
to witness the installation of
Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle
to the College of the Cardinals,
Binay said.
By Lailany P. Gomez
THE National Telecommunica-
tions Commission on Tuesday
ordered Smart Communications
Inc., Globe Telecom Inc., and
Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. to
reduce their SMS charge to P0.80
from P1 per message following
their failure to reduce that charge
starting Dec. 11, 2011, and to
refund the P0.20 that they over-
charged subscribers.
NTC Director Edgardo Cabar-
rios said the three telephone rms
failed to pass on to consumers
the savings from the reduced in-
terconnection charge that he had
ordered in a memo.
He ordered the three rms to
refund or reimburse their sub-
scribers the excess charge of
P0.20 per off-net SMS by credit-
ing the excess charges to prepaid
loads and reducing the billings to
postpaid subscribers.
Off-net SMS consists of the cost
of the network sending the short
message or text plus the cost of the
network receiving the text plus the
cost of the interconnection.
The NTC ordered the three
rms to pay a ne at the rate of
P200 per day from Dec. 1, 2011
until the date of their full compli-
ance with its order.
The regulator last year re-
duced the short messaging ser-
vice interconnection charge to
P0.15 from P0.35 to make texting
more affordable to the public, but
By Maricel V. Cruz
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino
III has the nal say on the fate
of the highly contentious Re-
productive Health bill in both
Houses of Congress, an admin-
istration ally said on Tuesday.
Denitely, the Presidents
certication that it is an urgent
bill, that changes the equation,
Aurora Rep. Edgardo Angara
told a news conference.
He said the RH bill would re-
main in limbo without the Presi-
dents imprimatur, but with it the
RH bill would move fast.
The substitute bill of House
Bill 4244, which was princi-
pally authored by Albay Rep.
Edcel Lagman, has been pend-
ing for approval on second
reading. The substitute bill was
the offshoot of the compro-
mise reached by the RH bills
authors and its critics, which
By Alena Mae S.
Flores, Joyce Pangco-
Paares and Sara
Susanne Fabunan
THE ongoing tension between
Israeli and Hamas forces in the
Gaza Strip on Tuesday forced a
drastic increase in oil prices, ac-
cording to oil company ofcials.
The oil rms, after four
weeks of consecutive price cuts,
implemented a price increase of
P1.15 per liter of premium and
unleaded gasoline, P0.70 per li-
ter of regular gasoline and P0.25
per liter of kerosene.
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum
Corp., Petron Corp., Total Phil-
ippines, Seaoil Philippines, and
Phoenix Petroleum issued sepa-
rate advisories on the price in-
creases that took effect at 6 a.m.
on Tuesday to reect the move-
ments in world oil prices.
The tension in the Middle
East has caused tightness in
supply thus affecting oil pric-
es, Phoenix Petroleum assis-
tant vice president Raymond
Zorilla said.
As of Nov. 19, Dubai crude
averaged $108 per barrel from
$106 per barrel last November 12.
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LOS ANGELESFour Southern
California men have been charged
with plotting to kill Americans and
destroy US targets overseas by
joining al-Qaida and the Taliban in
Afghanistan, federal ofcials said
Monday.
The defendants, including a per-
manent resident born in the Philip-
pines, were arrested for plotting to
bomb military bases and government
facilities, and for planning to engage
in violent jihad, FBI spokeswom-
an Laura Eimiller said in a release.
A federal complaint unsealed
Monday says Sohiel Omar Kabir,
34, of Pomona introduced two of
the other men to the radical Isla-
mist doctrine of Anwar al-Awlaki,
a deceased al-Qaida leader. Kabir
served in the Air Force from 2000
to 2001.
By Macon Ramos-Araneta
VOTING 15 to 2, the Senate on Tuesday
passed the sin tax bill on third and nal
reading, setting the stage for higher taxes
on tobacco and alcoholic beverages in an
effort to generate P39.5 billion in addi-
tional revenues for the government on the
rst year.
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Winner. Paul Jonel Pollicar, a political science student at
the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, was one of
the winners of the recently-concluded SM Eco Bag Design
Competition. He is shown here at The Block of SM City
North Edsa with his winning design, his P25,000 prize and
brand-new iPad. His school also received P25,000 for its
environmental projects.
Tension...
Unleaded gasoline imported
from the region also went up to
$123 per barrel from $119 per
barrel. Regular gasoline went
up to $110 per barrel from $109
per barrel while kerosene went
up to $126 per barrel from $125
per barrel. Diesel prices from
the region remained steady at
$125 per barrel.
Petron will implement
the following price increases
(VAT inclusive) effective 6am
November 20: P1.15 per liter
for Blaze 100 XCS and Xtra,
P0.70 per liter for Pinoy Gaso-
line and Regular, P0.25 per
liter for kerosene. No move-
ment in diesel, Petron said in
its advisory.
Premium, unleaded and pre-
mium plus unleaded gasoline cur-
rently sells at P48.40 to P57.85
per liter, diesel sells at P39.95 to
P44.25 per liter while kerosene
sells at P49 to P55.08 per liter.
Meanwhile, President Benigno
Aquino III said there was still no
need to evacuate some 41,000
Filipinos in Israel amid the wors-
ening conict.
But the President has ordered
the Philippine embassy in Cyprus
to prepare a rapid response team
in case the situation worsens and
there was a need for massive re-
patriation.
I have asked Foreign Affairs
Secretary Albert del Rosario to
contact the Cyprus government
just in case we need to bring our
people there as a temporary stag-
ing area for repatriation. (But)
we dont think that it will hap-
pen, that we will have to evacuate
41,000 Filipinos, the President
said.
The information that they
keep telling me is they (Filipinos
in Israel) will all have access to
bomb shelters and therefore, they
have a capacity to be safe, Mr.
Aquino added.
Mr. Aquino said the coun-
trys posts in Egypt and Jordan
have also dispatched rapid re-
sponse teams in case some 120
Filipinos in Gaza Strip decide to
move out of the area.
Presidential spokesperson
Abigail Valte reiterated the
presidents statement, and add-
ed that the DFA was ready to as-
sist Filipinos and their foreign
spouses and children if they
needed to be evacuated.
There are plenty of Filipinos
have married there. We cant
just help the Filipinos there,
of course if they want to leave
we have to include the families
in the evacuation, if they will
agree, Valte said.
She also stressed that the gov-
ernment will also assist Filipinos
in Israel who may choose to be
repatriated or be brought to other
countries.
The conict erupted last week,
when a resurgence in rocket re
from Gaza provoked Israel to
strike back, killing Hamas mili-
tary chief in an air attack and
carrying out hundreds of assaults
on militants underground rocket
launchers and weapons stores.
The onslaught abruptly turned
deadlier over the weekend as
aircraft were ordered to go after
Hamas military commanders and
buildings suspected of housing
their commands and weapons
caches.
RH...
include some reasonable mem-
bers of the Catholic Church.
The anti-RH lawmakers have
vowed to block its passage by
questioning the legality of the
substituted version, which they
say should have gone through the
committee level rst.
But with a certication from
the Executive, Angara said, both
chambers of Congress would be
able to act decisively on the highly
contentious measure that the Cath-
olic Church and some lawmakers
are vehemently against.
You can pass it on second and
third reading on the same day. You
can dispense with the require-
ments, Angara said.
He said both the supporters and
opponents of the RH bill could
not yet tell if the bill would be ap-
proved unless it was passed second
reading, which was as good as ap-
proved on third reading.
We were ahead. We reached the
period of amendments ahead of the
Senate, but they seem to be moving
at a faster pace, Angara said.
Of course, it is easier to accept
amendments from 24 senators than
it is from 287 congressmen.
Angara said most of his col-
leagues were fed up with the
lengthy debates on the bill.
I think some of the congress-
men are tired of the debate, An-
gara said.
They just want to vote. I think
thats the truth of the matter.
Earlier, House Majority Leader
Neptali Gonzales II said the House
leadership might conduct another
round of all-party caucus to speed
up the approval of pending bills.
Asian...
progressed. Now, it is moving
forward...Now, we have pub-
licly declared that let us now
proceed to formal dialogs on
the formulation of the CoC.
So I am happy with that, Mr.
Aquino said.
Mr. Aquino, however, said
that the United States should
not be left out in the discus-
sions aimed at hammering a
binding Coc.
He added that Washington
was just as concerned at up-
holding freedom of navigation
and the rule of law in the dis-
puted territories.
It is especially vital to have
the worlds largest national
economy involved in the dis-
cussions considering the inter-
connectedness of our current
milieu. Each one of our nations
has a stake in the stability of
Southeast Asia, he said.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao,
who earlier met with President
Obama during the summit, said
China agreed to a deep dialog
on the binding code, which he
said was a natural extension of
the DoC.
China will work to continu-
ously promote mutual trust, ac-
tively push forward cooperation
and better safeguard the overall
situation of regional peace and
stability, Wen said.
Obama closed his Asian Tour
on Monday with separate talks
with Wen and Japanese Prime
Minister Yoshibiko Noda. The
US president was devoting at-
tention to the region to broaden
American inuence in a part of
the world long dominated by
China.
Meanwhile, Asean secretary
general Surin Pitsuwan wel-
comed US President Barack
Obamas respect for Asean
centrality in resolving maritime
conicts in the region.
Asean leaders welcomed
the statement supporting Asean
centrality in the evolution of
cooperation in the region. The
US also pledged to engage eco-
nomically and work on security
and stability in the region, Su-
rin said.
Mr. Aquino said there was no
time frame yet for the negotia-
tions with China.
Of the 10-member states of
Asean, four are claimants to
disputed territories in the re-
gion, namely the Philippines,
Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei.
China, while not a member
of the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations and is only a dia-
log partner like the US, will join
negotiations for the CoC since
it is a claimant country.
Mr. Aquino said the Philip-
pines looks to Beijing to set the
example of wise and peace-
seeking leadership.
A China that is benevo-
lent and generous towards
smaller neighbors can en-
hance stability in the region
and allow each of our na-
tions to sustain the growth
we have so have experienced
despite global uncertainties,
the President said.
The President also warned
against using economic pres-
sure, which he said can be
viewed as coercive, to settle
disputes.
At the height of tensions over
Panatag Shoal, China rejected a
shipment of Cavendish bananas
from the Philippines on account
of phytosanitary issues.
China also used the economic
stick with Japan over conict-
ing claims in Senkaku Islands.
Tagle...
Archbishop Tagles elevation to the
rank of Cardinal is a big and important
event not only for the Catholic Church,
but also for our predominantly Catholic
nation, Binay said.
Pope Benedict XVI named Tagle a Cardinal
last October 24. At 55, Tagle will recieve the red
hat and ring as the second youngest Cardinal of
the Catholic Church after Archbishop Baselios
Cleemis Thottunkal of India.
The Consistory on November 24 will bring to
120 the total number of electors, who are eligible
to vote or be elected in the election of the new
Pope when a vacancy occurs.
Church ofcials said Tagle will ofciate his
rst mass as Cardinal at St. Peters Basilica,
the day after his installation, which will be
attended by Filipinos coming from different
parts of the world.
Tagle, who was installed Archbishop of Ma-
nila on Dec. 12, 2011, is the seventh Filipino
Cardinal after Runo Santos, Julio Rosales, Jai-
me Sin, Ricardo Vidal, Jose Sanchez and Gaud-
encio Rosales.
Born in Manila on June 21, 1957, Tagle n-
ished his Philosophy and Theology degree at the
Ateneo de Manila Universitys San Jose Major
Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood on
February 27, 1982 at the age of 25.
Aquino...
Sereno as Chief Justice last Au-
gust to replace Renato Corona, who
was removed by impeachment.
Sereno is the rst woman in judi-
ciary history to assume the post.
Under the law, Mr. Aquino has
90 days since the vacancy occured
to name the replacement. The
deadline falls on November 22.
Mr. Aquino, who arrived in Manila
on Tuesday, said he would confer with
his legal team before he submits his
choice to the Supreme Court.
We want to make ... a last run-
through, Aquino said. Are there
any information that I should be
in possession of before I make the
decision?
The six other candidates include
Court of Appeals Presiding Justice
Andres Reyes, Court of Appeals As-
sociate Justices Rosemari Carandang,
Jose Reyes, Jr., Noel Tijam, former
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla,
and De La Salle University College
of Law Dean Jose Manuel Diokno.
Leonen, who was known as close
Aquino ally and head of the govern-
ment negotiating panel in the peace
talks with the rebel Moro National
Liberation Front, was favored to get
Mr. Aquinos endorsement, accord-
ing to sources in the judiciary.
Presidential spokesman Edwin
Lacierda said the peace talks will
not be derailed if the president
appoint Leonen to the Supreme
Court because nobody is indis-
pensable in government.
Marivic Leonen is the face of
the negotiating panel but, remem-
ber, we have ve or six members
of the negotiating panel. All of
them are competent to negotiate
with the MILF, Lacierda said.
Telcos...
the three rms failed to comply. If they had, the cost of text
messaging would have been reduced to P0.80 from P1.
Cabarrios said they were still trying to determine how
much the three rms should refund to consumers.
We would like to reserve comment on this matter as
we review our options for seeking remedies, Smart and
Sun said in a text message when asked to comment on the
NTCs decision.
Since the very beginning of the case, we have clearly
stated that SMS is a deregulated service and telcos have the
right to set the retail price of this service, said Froilan Cas-
telo, head of Globes corporate and legal services group.
In fact, this has worked for the benet of the consumer
because the prices have gone down drastically with the
advent of customization, bucket and combo promos, and
unlimited services.
At the Senate, Senator Francis Escudero said the govern-
ment should focus on improving the services being pro-
vided by Globe, Smart and Digitel instead of entertaining a
proposal to tax text messages.
If theres anything the government needs to do, it is to
help improve the services provided by the telcos, he said.
This includes mandating per-second charges instead of
per-minute and xing the problem of billings for dropped
calls.
Escudero earlier slammed International Monetary Fund
managing director Christine Lagarde for proposing a tax
on text messages as a revenue-generating measure for the
Philippine government. With Macon Ramos-Araneta
FBI...
The other two--Ralph Deleon,
23, of Filpino descent, and Miguel
Alejandro Santana Vidriales, 21,
of Upland--converted to Islam in
2010 and began engaging with
Kabir and others Online in discus-
sions about jihad, including post-
ing radical content to Facebook
and expressing extremist views.
They later recruited 21-year-old
Arifeen David Gojali of Riverside.
Authorities allege that in Skype
calls from Afghanistan, Kabir told
the trio he would arrange meetings
with terrorists. Kabir added the
would-be jihadists could sleep in
mosques or the homes of fellow
jihadists once they arrived in Af-
ghanistan.
The trio made plans to depart in
mid-November to carry out plots
also in Yemen, after they sold
off belongings to scrape together
enough cash to buy plane tickets
and made passport arrangements.
Online, Santana told an FBI un-
dercover agent that he wanted to
commit jihad and wanted to train
in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
The complaint also alleges the
men went to a shooting range sev-
eral times, including a Sept. 10
trip in which Deleon, a California
resident, told a condential FBI
source that he wanted to be on the
front lines overseas and use C-4,
an explosive, in an attack. Santana
agreed.
According to the complaint, at
the shooting range that day both
Santana and Deleon told a con-
dential FBI source they were ex-
cited about the rewards from be-
coming a shaheed, which is Arabic
for martyr.
2...
The militant Bagong Alyansang
Makabayan and Anakbayan im-
mediately denounced the Comelec
for allowing Palace favorite Ak-
bayan to run as a party-list group
in the 2013 elections when it was a
party in power.
We are aghast at the result of
the voting of the Comelec allow-
ing Akbayan to run in the partylist
polls on 2013.This may be because
Akbayan is truly Malacanangs
favorite, said Bayan secretary
general Renato Reyes, one of the
petitioners who sought Akbayans
disqualication.
Other groups that sought Akbay-
ans disqualication were Anakbay-
an, the League of Filipino Students,
Kilusang Mayo Uno and the elec-
tion watchdog Kontra Daya.
They identied the government
ofcials associated with Akbayan
as: Ronald Llamas, presidential
political affairs adviser; Etta Ro-
sales, Commission on Human
Rights chief; Joel Rocamora, Na-
tional Anti-Poverty Commission
head; and Percival Cendaa of the
National Youth Commission.
Another Akbayan member,
Risa Hontiveros, is running for
senator under President Aquinos
Liberal Party.
Akbayans nominees for the
2013 mid-term polls have also
held government positions: Barry
Gutierrez was Malacaangs un-
dersecretary for political affairs,
while Angelina Ludovice-Katoh
was commissioner-in-charge for
Mindanao and women concerns
from the Presidential Commission
for the Urban Poor.
Reyes and Anakbayan chairper-
son Vencer Crisostomo urged voters
to reject Akbayan in the 2013 polls.
How can the ve commission-
ers not see that Akbayan is a party
in power that has inuential Cabi-
net ofcials and has multi-million-
peso campaign donors from the
countrys ruling elite? Reyes
asked.
He said Akbayans nominees,
two of whom are Palace appoin-
tees, also did not belong to any of
the marginalized sectors that the
group claims to represent.
Seems that the Palace worked
its magic on the Comelec, after
Malacanangs repeated statements
favoring Akbayan. Malacanang
has indeed been very vocal in its
endorsement of Akbayan. We laud
the two dissenters though for mak-
ing a principled stand against Ak-
bayan, Reyes said.
In the wake of the Akbayan
decision, Crisostomo branded the
Comelec a Malacanang lackey.
He also said lumping Akbayan
together with Bayan Muna was
spin to cover up a crime.
The complaint against Akbayan
is not due to its being a multisec-
toral party but due to its being party
in power and obvious government
connections, Crisostomo stressed.
Crisostomo said the Comelec
essentially echoed the Palaces
awed line when it defended
Akbayan: If Akbayan goes, so
should Bayan Muna.
This is an obvious spin which
tries to muddle the issue of Ak-
bayans government connections.
Bayan Muna is not partying in
Malacanang, Akbayan is, Crisos-
tomo said.
Before Tuesdays ruling, Bril-
lantes had noted that Akbayan
had many similarities with other
groups that were disqualied, such
as the Ako Bikol party-list group.
He said, however, that Akbayan
has a track record in Congress
while Ako Bicol had none.
Last month, the commission
voted 6-0 in favor of canceling the
accreditation of Ako Bicol repre-
sented in the House by Rodel M.
Batocabe, Christopher S. Co, and
Alfredo A. Garbin, who according
to the poll body, can continue their
terms but may not participate in
the 2013 elections.
Ako Bicol topped the party-list
ranking in the May 2010 elections in
terms of number of votes received.
The commissions approval
for Akbayan and Bayan Muna,
brought to seven the total number
of groups it has allowed to join the
party-list race.
The commission last week ap-
proved Ating Agapay Sentrong
Samahan ng mga Obrera, Aagapay
sa Matatanda, and Piston Land
Transport Coalition Inc. The three
new groups claimed to represent
public utility drivers, laborers and
the elderly.
The two other approved party
list organizations were Pilipinos
With Disabilities and Ang Nars,
representing groups of disabled
people and professional nurses, re-
spectively. With Rey E. Requejo
Senators...
tax sharing. After the suspension, the
senators voted in favor of the bill.
At a caucus Monday, the sena-
tors had agreed to a 60-40 sharing,
with the tobacco industry getting the
heavier burden.
But Enrile said the ratio was not
maintained after the rst year.
I see the model presented here on
the proposal of the [Finance Depart-
ment]. Its so distorted! Its no lon-
ger 60-40 in the succeeding years,
Enrile said.
Enrile said that the share of tobac-
co would rise to 68 percent in 2014
and 69 percent in 2015 before drop-
ping slightly to 67 percent in 2016.
When we crafted this specic
tax, it was 50-50 sharing, and that
was changed gradually over time.
Why the distortion?
There is a denite bias in fa-
vor of alcohol against the tobacco
farmers of the North against
tobacco. Why? I think the mem-
bers who do not believe this dis-
tribution are entitled to know the
answer from the secretary of Fi-
nance, Enrile said.
Enrile said he had no intention to
block the passage of the sin tax bill,
which President Benigno Aquino III
has certied as urgent, but wanted to
ensure that the 60-40 sharing in the
tax burden was maintained.
The Palace hopes the higher
taxes on cigarettes and alcohol
will generate P40 billion in extra
revenues that it says will be used
to fund its universal health care
program.
Lawmakers representing tobacco-
growing provinces, however, have
opposed what they said were exor-
bitant increases in the excise taxes.
Drilon announced that after a
caucus Monday night, the senators
agreed to a target of P40 billion ad-
ditional revenues from tobacco and
alcohol products.
He said the senators also agreed
that cigarettes packed by hand and
packed by machine from Jan. 1,
2013 up to Jan. 1, 2017 shall be im-
posed an excise tax of ranging from
P12 to P32 per pack.
In his individual amendment, En-
rile sought to require all cigarette
manufacturers and sellers of tobacco
products to source at least 15 per-
cent of their raw materials from lo-
cal farmers.
He also sought to allocate P2
billion from the new revenues to
improve the governments tax ad-
ministration program to improve
its capability to combat smuggling.
Recto, on the other hand, recom-
mended that P23 billion from total
sin tax revenues be directly released
annually to the Philippine Health
Insurance Corp. to meet and sustain
the governments goal of providing
universal health coverage and ben-
et an additional 10.4 million fami-
lies.
He also recommended that P10
million be allocated yearly to each
of the 618 district hospitals operated
by local government units for repair
and upgrading of facilities and ser-
vices.
A separate P100 million will
be allocated yearly to each of
the 16 regional hospitals and
22 medical centers for the same
operational and physical up-
grading, according to Rectos
proposed amendments.
The senator also pressed for
the annual allocation of P100
million to the Health Depart-
ment for a nationwide informa-
tion campaign on the ill-effects
of smoking and drinking.
Recto said sought P750 million
every year for the unemployment
package of farm and tobacco work-
ers who would be hurt by the new
taxes.
The Recto amendment allocates
a specic maximum amount of
P150,000 unemployment insur-
ance for each displaced worker that
could be availed within one year.
NOVEMBER 21, 2012 WEDNESDAY
A3 News
ManilaStandardToday mst.daydesk@gmail.com
Prisons ofcers sacked
IN BRIEF
UST Law alumni reunion
P12-b scam: Justice sets
rst hearing on Nov. 27
THE UST Law Alumni Foundation, Inc. called
on all Thomasian lawyers to attend the annual
reunion and homecoming of the UST Faculty
of Civil Law which shall be held on Nov. 24 at
the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel at 6 PM.
Sandiganbayan Justice Oscar Herrera,
president of the Foundation said the annual
gathering will honor jubilarians belonging to
class 1962 (golden), class 1972 (ruby), class
1977 (Pearl), class 1982 (coral), class 1987
(silver) and class 2002 (tin).
Herrera said outstanding alumni and alum-
nae who have distinguished themselves in their
respective elds will be honored.
The Class of 1987 will be the host this year.
A jubilee mass ofciated by Faculty Regent,Fr.
Isidro Abano, will be held at exactly 5 PM be-
fore the start of the annual program. For more
details, please call 731 40 27.
Filipino protesters burn U.S. and Israeli ags during a rally outside the Israeli Embassy in
Makati on Tuesday. They were denouncing alleged US support of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.
Malacanang said there was no need to evacuate 41,000 Filipinos from the war-torn Strip. AP
THE Philippine Embassy in Washington
D.C. has not given up hope on a Filipino
worker who was missing since Fridays
explosion at an oil rig off Louisiana in the
Gulf of Mexico with one other Filipino
dead and four companions conned at a
burn center.
We know that it has been more than 48
hours but we Filipinos always believe in
miracles and we continue to pray that our
other kababayan will be found alive, Am-
bassador Jose Cuisia, Jr. said in a statement.
Information reaching the embassy indicat-
ed that the US Coast Guard has called off its
search even as Black Elk Energy, the Hou-
ston-based owner of the platform, continues
rescue and retrieval operations with two ves-
sels and divers for Jerome Malagapo, 28, of
Danao, Cebu.
He said the same divers recovered Satur-
day evening the body of Elroy Corporal, 42,
now ready for repatriation after undergoing
autopsy on Nov. 19.
Cuisia said he has called up Corporals
widow, Mary Jean, in Iligan City, to extend
his sympathy and to offer any assistance that
she and her two children may need.
The Embassy said Deputy Consul General
Orontes Castro Jr. of the Philippine Consu-
late General in Chicago, Welfare Ofcer Saul
de Vries and Assistant Labor Ofcer Oliver
Flores of Cuisas staff met on Sunday evening
with ofcials of Baton Rouge General Hospi-
tal to check the condition of the four Filipinos.
In a brieng, Dr. Flip Roberts, chief medi-
cal ofcer, and Dr. Jeffrey Littleton, burn
surgeon and chairman of the Department of
Surgery, said two were in critical condition
and a third was serious.
The fourth, identied as Wilberto Ilagan,
is conscious, according to Castro.
Sara Susanne D. Fabunan
THE Department of Justice has summoned
Manuel Amalilio and ofcers of his company
Aman Futures Group in connection with the
P12-billion investment scam that allegedly
duped 15,000 people in Visayas and Mindanao.
A special panel of prosecutors has set on
November 27 the rst hearing on four com-
plaints led against executives and agents of
Aman Futures.
Among the respondents in four complaints filed
by nine victims from Pagadian City are Amalilo
and other board members identified as Fernando
Luna, Lelian Lim Gan, Eduard Lim, William
Fuentes, Naezelle Rodriguez and Lurix Lopez.
Also summoned by the DOJ are 37 ofcers
and agents of Aman: Isagani Laluna, Nimfa
Luna, Dhurwin Wenceslao, Donna Coyme,
Vanessa Luna, Noel Luna, Reggie Luna,
Araceli Pasco, Lezuy Caballero, Marilou Ca-
ballero, Rogelio Caballero, Marichu Caballero,
Rogelio Caballero, Roderick Luna, Roy Aspera,
Mike Heres, Edwin Caballero, Liezel Paner,
Connie Paner, Edward Amaro, Marione Tan
Paner, Elen Tan, Judy Amaro, Mike Wenceslao,
Alfredo Aspera, Grace Empalmado, Ariel Empal-
mado, Yuyet Dumandan, Toto Roda, Edilberto
Cabillo Elmidulan, Shiela Luna Lasaca, Ariel Real,
Amay Caballero, Rey Tata Chang, Ernesto Luna,
Marcelo Andaleand and Marlou Lasaca.
In the subpoena by the DOJ panel headed
by Senior Asst. State Prosecutor Edna Valen-
zuela, respondents who are in Metro Manila
were ordered to answer charges of syndicated
estafa and submit respective counter-afda-
vits in the hearing to be held at 2 p.m. in the
DOJ multi-purpose hall. Rey Requejo
Filipino missing in Louisiana oil
blast; Coast Guard ends search
In Department Order 981,
Justice Decretary Leila de Lima
named deputy director Rafael
Ragos of the National Bureau of
Investigation to take over as of-
cer-in-charge with the removal
of Parole and Probation Admin-
istrator Manuel Co.
But House Assistant Ma-
jority Leader and Davao City
Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles
and Siquijor Rep. Orlando Fua,
said more than a mere reshufe
is needed to ensure that NBP in
Muntinlupa City would not be a
safe haven for criminals instead
of reforming them.
Fua expressed concern over con-
victs being hired by ill-willed candi-
dates to get elected next year.
The danger of politicians us-
ing them in the May 2013 elec-
tions is great, and this should be
a cause for alarm, Fua told Ma-
nila Standard.
Nograles, of the House commit-
tee on human rights, said De Li-
mas ndings that the gang rivalry
triggered the grenade attack should
also look into drug trafcking and
other illegal activities as well.
There are reports of inmates
being used as guns-for-hire by
crime syndicates or by law en-
forcers themselves, which was
why inmates are allegedly used
to commit crimes outside the
prison compound, he said.
De Lima said the change had
no bearing on Cos culpabil-
ity but only to keep the facil-
ity functioning pending Mala-
canangs action on the status of
BuCor directoron-leave Gaud-
encio Pangilinan.
I am very grateful and ap-
preciative of all the hard work
and sacrices of Administrator
Manny Co while he served as
OIC of the BuCor. It is not an
easy job to head one agency, and
it is that much more daunting
to head two agencies simultane-
ously, she said.
I feel it is not fair to further
burden him with the demands of
running and overseeing the op-
erations of the BuCor and sev-
eral penal farms and colonies.
In Department Order 982
also issued Monday, she named
Guillermo Ayala as OIC of NBP.
Ayala, superintendent of
Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm,
takes the place of NBP chief Ra-
mon Reyes.
Also designated were Josie
Bayawa of the BuCor legal ofce
as new superintendent of the max-
imum security compound in place
of Roberto Rabo; NBP assistant
superintendent Celso Bravo for
medium security in lieu of Dante
Cruz; and Alfredo Devaras of the
BuCor Reservation Support Ser-
vice at minimum security, replac-
ing Gerardo Aro.
Just like Reyes, Rabo and Aro
were also placed in oating status.
Cruz was reassigned to Iwahig.
At least six inmates were injured
when the suspect, who was caught
on close circuit television camera,
lobbed a grenade at fellow inmates
jogging at around 5 a.m. in the
premises of Building 11.
By Rey E. Requejo and Maricel V. Cruz
THE head of the Bureau of Correc-
tions has been replaced along with
four executives at the New Bilibid
Prison following Fridays grenade
blast at the maximum security com-
pound but lawmakers wanted a purge
of the penal system itself.
Opinion Adelle Chua, Editor
ManilaStandardToday
mst.lettertotheeditor@gmail.com NOVEMBER 21, 2012 WEDNESDAY
A4
A LITTLE learning is a dangerous
thing. This observation from
the English poet Alexander
Pope springs to mind as we
contemplate the shenanigans of
the irrepressible Senator Vicente
Sotto III.
Sotto was recently cornered
into making a grudging apology
for his unattributed use of several
lines from a famous speech by
the late US Senator Robert F.
Kennedy. At rst, Sotto brushed
aside suggestions that he
plagiarized chunks of Kennedys
speech by asking sarcastically
if the late US senator knew how
to speak Tagalogsince Sotto
had translated the passages into
Filipino before using them in his
own privilege speech against the
reproductive health bill.
Sotto nally relented when
Senator Kennedys daughter,
Kerry Kennedy, issued a strongly
worded statement chastising him
for his unethical, unsanctioned
theft of Robert Kennedys
intellectual property and the
intellectual property of all those
whose work he has plagiarized.
Ms. Kennedy, founder and
president of the RFK Center for
Justice and Human Rights in New
York, was particularly incensed that
Sotto had misused and distorted
her fathers words to argue in
favor of depriving women of their
basic right to choose the form of
contraception they would use.
Only then did Sotto apologize
to the Kennedy family, saying he
was sorry if he upset them.
Sotto, who now faces an ethics
complaint over his unattributed
borrowing, maintained that
he did not plagiarize because
1) he did not know where the
words came from, since these
were merely sent to him in a text
message; and 2) he never claimed
that he was the author of those
words. He even challenges his
critics to scour the minutes of the
session and produce any evidence
that he claimed ownership of the
passages in question.
We do not doubt that Senator
Sotto was unaware of the source
of the words that he borrowed, but
his second suggestion is ludicrous.
When a senator stands up before
his colleagues and delivers a
privilege speech, are we not to
believe that the words are his? And
that he implicitly claims that he is
the author of that speech?
The proper approach to
quotations, of course, is to
attribute them, but perhaps the
senator did not realize this.
Notwithstanding the ap over
his plagiarism, Sotto says he will
continue to oppose reproductive
health rights because that is what
God wants him to do.
I believe that God believes
that what I am doing is right. I
believe that I wont be here if God
didnt want me to ght for this
advocacy, Sotto told reporters
this week.
You may mock me, you may
insult me, you can do anything,
you can say anything, but that will
not change my position against
those who are against life, who
are pro-abortion, who are pro-
immorality for teenagers, who
are pro-abortifacients, he said
again illustrating his ignorance,
since the reproductive health bill
clearly reafrms that abortion is
illegal.
The true tragedy of Philippine
politics is that we have people
like Senator Sotto who are put
in positions of power where they
can do great damage with only a
modicum of learning.
Danger in ignorance
EDITORIAL
Kingdom of Heaven
KINGDOM of Heaven, the 2005
historical lm epic, encapsulates the
religious, cultural clash of civilizations
still being played out in the Middle East.
The powerful and moving lm
focuses on the siege of Jerusalem
by Saladin and the Saracens. The
outnumbered but gallant defenders
fought off Saladin and his horde of
200,000 who took heavy losses forcing
the invaders to negotiate terms to end
the siege.
After being assured of safe passage
for his people, the hero Balian played by
Orlando Bloom, asked the leader of the
Saracens:
What is Jerusalem worth to you?
At rst, Saladin (Ghassan Massoud) ,
shrugged his shoulders and replied, with
a sardonic smile: Nothing. Then he
turned around and said everything.
His last word on Jerusalem, now the
capital of Israel, is still at the heart of
the Middle East conict.
Jerusalem and the whole of Israel are
again under siege, this time from rockets
red by Hamas, the militant Palestinian
group based in the Gaza Strip.
Mostly Muslims, Palestinians want
to carve out a state of Palestine with
Jerusalem as its capital. They demand
Israelis relinquish the city and make Tel
Aviv their capital..
While the issue of Jerusalem is still
the visceral issue between Israelis and
Palestinians, the military balance has
tilted toward the US-backed Jewish
state. With its advanced air force and
other modern weaponry, Israeli can
turn back any invading Muslim horde
as proven in the June 1967 Six-Day
War. In its victory over the Arab armies
of Egypt, Jordan and Syria, the Jewish
state gained more territories, leaving
many Palestinians stateless.
Will the world nally witness a
truly independent Palestinian state?
As someone who observed the endless
debate of the Palestinian question at the
United Nations in New
York where I was once assigned as an
attach with the Philippine Mission to
the UN, I dont think so. There are just
too many contentious issues dividing
both sides.
We have seen apartheids demise
in South Africa and the country elect
Nelson Mandela as its rst black
president. Much earlier, minority
white rule in the former Rhodesia, now
Zimbabwe, came to an end.
Palestine has observer status at the
UN but its dream of statehood wont
happen just yet, while Israel remains
a US client state and its proxy in the
volatile Middle East. With strife-torn
Syria and its ally Iran seen as another
Iraq with an agenda for developing
weapons of mass destruction, peace,
like in the lm Kingdom of Heaven,
will remain elusive.
The unhinged Iranian President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejads ranting to
wipe Israel off the face of the earth is
not helping to defuse the tension.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu in turn, has been threatening
an air strike at suspected Iranian nuclear
sites. Last week, he ordered drone
strikes in suspected Palestinian camps
in the Gaza Strip in retaliation to rockets
red by Hamas that killed three Israelis.
Netanyahu warned that if Hamas
rockets dont stop raining on Israel, he
will launch a ground assault on Gaza.
The rocket and artillery exchange has
taken its toll on both sides with Israeli
drones scoring big with a kill of Hamas
commander Ahmed al Jaabari. Rockets
rained on Gaza and southern Israel even
as the UN called for restraint on both
sides. The US is working behind the
scene for a ceasere before hostilities
escalate further.
Hamas, the extremist Islamist
Palestinian organization bent on the
destruction of Israel, fumed that the
Israeli strikes had opened the gates to
hell.
The gates of hell may not be fully
opened, but the kingdom of heaven and
the quest for peace at this point may
have been already lost.
.These days when some evenings
are spent watching HBO movies
and History Channel, I nd the lm
Kingdom of Heaven relevant to the
present situation in the Middle East,
where peace is hanging on the precipice.
The striking beauty of French actress
Eva Green is another reason to watch
the Ridley Scott lm. Movie buffs
will remember her in the James Bond
thriller, Casino Royale.
Eva, according to her bio, has no
religion and considers herself as a
citizen of the world because life and
cinema have no borders. She spent her
growing up years studying in
Paris, London and Ireland.
Eva Green herself is a weapon of
mass distraction.
ALEJANDRO
DEL ROSARIO
BACK CHANNEL
An accident
called Akbayan
A PARTY-LIST group closely identied
with Malacaang is green-lighted to
participate in the elections next May
by an elections commission beholden
to President Noynoy Aquino. This is an
accident?
The Commission on Elections has
qualied Palace-friendly Akbayan
party-list to run again in the May 2013
elections. This comes as no surprise to
anyone who believed that the much-
ballyhooed Comelec purge of supposedly
undeserving party list groups was a farce
from the get-go, intended only to remove
parties that are not allied with President
Noynoy Aquino.
But the argument
used by Comelec in
voting 4-2 to allow
Akbayan to remain
a legitimate party
list was unusual.
Commission Rene
Sarmiento brushed
aside allegations that
Akbayans leaders
held several important
positions in the
Aquino administration
as an accident of
history, irrelevant to
its long track record
of representing the
marginalized [as] can
be seen in the bills and laws passed in
Congress.
Sarmiento cited a 2001 Supreme
Court ruling in the case of Ang Bagong
Bayani vs. Comelec, which purportedly
states that a party-list group should
be disqualied only if it is backed by
government or a foreign entity, if it
represents a religious sector, or if it
advocates violence or unlawful means.
Just because top Akbayan members were
appointed to high government posts by
a historical accident, Sarmiento argued,
doesnt mean that it is backed by the
government.
As a consolation to the leftist
groups that have been seeking
Akbayans disqualication, Comelec
also announced that Bayan Muna
was allowed to run again. Sarmiento
explained that Akbayan and Bayan
Muna are similarly situated, being
multi-sectoral representatives not
really catering to the needs of one group.
But Sarmientos interpretation of the
high court ruling was quickly disputed
by Anakbayan, the left-leaning youth
sector party-list group and bitter Akbayan
rival, which said the decision also states
that party-list organizations must not
be an adjunct of, or a project organized
or an entity funded or assisted by, the
government... [and] must be independent
of the government. The participation
of the government or its ofcials in the
affairs of a party-list candidate is not only
illegal and unfair to other parties, but also
deleterious to the objective of the law.
Makes sense to me. How can
Akbayan not be an administration party
when Loretta Rosales, chairman of the
Commission on Human Rights, Ronald
Llamas, presidential political adviser,
and Theresia Hontiveros-Baraquel, who
is again running for the Senate under the
administration coalition belong to it?
Akbayan nominees for the 2013
midterm also held government positions.
Barry Gutierrez was Malacaangs
undersecretary for political affairs
while Angelina Ludovice-Katoh was
commissioner-in-charge for Mindanao
and women concerns of the Presidential
Commission for the Urban Poor.
But Comelec, now controlled by
Malacaang, says all this is an accident.
Just like its probably an accident that
Aquinos sisters Kris, Ballsy and Viel
contributed a total of P14 million to
Akbayans P112.183 million campaign
fund in 2010.
* * *
Meanwhile, in Phnom Penh, Aquino
took his own brand of diplomacy to the
traditionally conict-averse Association
of Southeast Asian Nations when he
directly contradicted the declaration of
Cambodia, the host of the ongoing Asean
summit, on the issue of Chinese claims
to nearly all of the South China Sea.
Aquino disputed
the statement
of Beijing ally
Cambodia that the
10 Asean members
had agreed not to
internationalize
the territorial
disputes between
China and member-
nations of the group.
By slapping
down Hun Sen and
his government
right in the latters
backyard, Aquino
put the Philippines
squarely on the
side of Vietnam, the United States and
Australia in the dispute with China.
Aquino also succeeded in forcing the
issue of the territorial claims back on
the Asean agenda, right after the group
as a whole tried to put the matter on the
back burner at the start of the summit,
as the Chinese-supported Hun Sen
government had wanted.
It is unclear if Aquinos
confrontational attitude on the South
China Sea dispute will force the Chinese
to back away from their position to
seek bilateral solutions to its territorial
squabbles with the Philippines and
Vietnam. What seems obvious is that,
now that Aquino has been given the
chance to force Asean to focus on the
spat, the long-cultivated neutrality of the
group may have nally ended.
As for Aquino, who reportedly left
Manila for the summit last weekend
while suffering from the u, he
seems exhilarated with his exploits in
Cambodia. I was so happy I didnt
even feel that I was sick, he told a local
broadcast station.
Reports concerning Aquinos
declarations in Phnom Penh were nearly
unanimous in pointing out that tensions
ared in the usually non-controversial
group, which failed to come up with
a communique at the end of a similar
meeting earlier this year on the same
dispute. Apparently, Asean is still
unused to the in-your-face, somos o no
somos tactics of the Filipino leader.
By now, of course, everyone in Asean
already knows how Aquino will not
stand on diplomatic niceties and tradition
when he wants something done. No one,
however, can predict if Aquinos China-
baiting will benet the Philippines or
even get the US, Japan and the rest of
Asean on our side of the dispute.
One things for certain: Aquino is on
Aseans case. Lets see what that gets us.
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A5 Opinion Adelle Chua, Editor
ManilaStandardToday
mst.lettertotheeditor@gmail.com
ONCE again, the Philippine
Amusement and Gaming Corporation
is in the limelight. This time, it is in
connection with an alleged $5-million
bribe during the incumbency of
former Pagcor Chairman/CEO Efraim
Genuino.
The payoff was allegedly made by
the company of controversial Kazuo
Okada to a Genuino bagman.
The Universal Entertainment
Corp. of billionaire Okada is one of
the four giant world-wide gambling
casino operators that got a license and
permit to operate in the 120-hectare
Entertainment City of Pagcor. The
others are Alliance
Global of Andrew
Tan, Bloomberry of
Australia headed by
tycoon Ricky Razon
and Henry Sys Belle
Resources. Each is
pouring in no less
than $2 billion.
Okada became
controversial when
the incumbent Pagcor
C h a i r m a n / C E O
Celestino Naguiat
got caught in the
crossre the intra-corporate quarrel
between Okada and Wynn resorts
chief executive Steve Wynn. The
federal US government investigated
this.
Recall that Naguiat, his family
and even a nanny were given
accommodations worth $6,500
a day. A Chanel designer bag
costing $1,878was also given to
the wife. Naguiat claimed that it was
reciprocity accommodation for
casino operators like Pagcor.
If the bribery is proven, Okada
may have his Pagcor license and
permit to operate canceled. This
would also mean further delays in the
establishment of Pagcor City.
This brings us back to the issue of
Pagcor, the state gaming agency being
both a regulator and an operator of
casinos. While the details of the alleged
bribery are not yet known, records
show that Pagcor under Genuino was
buying from Okadas Aruze USA
casino gambling machines.
I have said this before: Pagcor as
both an operator and a regulator is an
anomaly.
Theres also the anomaly of Pagcor
executives and board members going
abroad visiting foreign gambling
casinos, like in Las Vegas and in
Macau, all expenses paid for plus
pocket money for shopping.
While this may be deemed normal
practice, it blurs the line between
bribery and courtesy reciprocity
practice.
President Noynoy Aquino should
limit Pagcors role to that of an
operator. Santa Banana, the Nevada
Casino Board, as well as the Chinese
government regulators, do not operate
casinos. They leave that to the private
sector.
This way, there will be no
temptation on the part of Pagcor
ofcials, much less corruption.
***
The reproductive health bill
is all about population control.
No amount of gobbledygook can
change that.
After listening to the Senate
debates on the amendments to the
bill supported by anti-life advocates
Senators Pia Cayetano and Miriam
Santiago, I am even more convinced
that the bill is nothing more than an
attempt of foreign-led institutions,
especially Washington, to control
the population in underdeveloped
countries like the Philippines. This is
so they could retain control.
Take that long-winded debate on
the denition of conception. Senate
President Juan Ponce Enrile wanted
to dene when life begins. Under
Enriles denition, life begins with the
successful penetration of an ovum by
a spermatozoa in the fallopian tube,
otherwise known as fertilization.
Thats when life begins in the mothers
womb. Thus, when this fertilization is
aborted with the use of abortifacient
pills, IUDs and
other means of
contraceptives, thats
preventing life.
Im not talking
here of the moral
implications of
aborting life. What
I am saying is that
abortion is a crime.
Thats why
I subscribe to
Enriles proposed
amendment that
conception should properly be dened
in the RH bill to enable government to
nd out who could be held responsible
for giving abortifacient pills to people,
especially the poor.
Unfortunately, Enriles proposed
amendment was lost when the House
was divided. Thus, we are back to the
issue of when life begins and which
the anti-life advocates want to play
God because of lack of denition,
simply because scientic studies are
not one on this issue.
***
The recurring ills besetting the
New Bilibid Prisons in Muntinlupa
can only be the result of a heavily
congested NBP. It was built only
for over a thousand, but it is now
populated by over 2,500!
Congestion brings about sub-
standard facilities. My gulay, I
can only imagine the unsanitary
conditions. That gives rise to gangs
ghting for supremacy. It also gives
rise to the entry of illegal drugs, even
guns and explosives.
Time and again, there have been
proposals to decongest the NBP and
move it to Camp Magsaysay in Laur,
Nueva Ecija, which has an area of
more than 1,000 hectares. Funds
raised from privatizing the prime
property of the NBP in Muntinlupa
would then be used to rebuild a new
prison facility.
It seems that Malacaang is not
listening. It is not even interested.
The Department of Justice can relieve
all NBP ofcials and all the guards,
but problems will recur and anomalies
will persist unless Malacaang thinks
out of the box.
Privatize
Pagcors casinos
EMIL
P. JURADO
TO THE POINT
This agency
cannot be an
operator and a
regulator at the
same time.
Recolonizing the Philippines
THE imperial powers have bared their
fangs, and they are out to recolonize the
Philippines. There are no longer any
Lapu-Lapus or latter-day Katipuneros to
rise against the recolonizers. Outside of
the powerless majority, there seem to be
too many quislings and collaborators.
Their object is no longer to repossess
the land, airspace or territorial waters
but rather to control the hearts and
minds and souls of the people. Money,
not arms, has become their principal
weapon of choice, and it seems to be
owing out of their ears, even though
the global economy is in trouble.
The aim is no longer to physically
exterminate the natives, but rather to
exploit the ignorant, idiotize the PhDs,
and make a total wreck of societys
view of itself, and the nature of man.
This is not the standard way of
looking at the present effort of the UK,
the US, the UN Fund for Population
Activities, the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation, and others to bamboozle
the Congress, through big business, into
passing the highly immoral and patently
unconstitutional reproductive health
bill. But this is what it is.
It is not easy for anyone in politics
to utter this distinct truth, but it needs
to be said and must be said by those
who will accept the risk of saying it. In
my nine years in the Senate, mostly as
Senate Majority Leader, I tried to do it,
but I had to pay a high price for it.
Within days from my rst taking
ofce, having been elected on a pro-
life, pro-family platform, I was singled
out in a seminar-workshop by Dr. Mahar
Mangahas of the Social Weather Stations
as someone who could not get reelected
unless I abandoned my opposition to
the governments population control
program. The guy spoke political dogma,
citing alleged ndings in a so-called
opinion survey. That showed me early the
venality and malevolence of Mangahas
entrepreneurial opionion surveys.
As my rst term was ending, I saw
a prodigious effort within the Ramos
administration to prevent my reelection
despite my unparalleled support for its
legislative program as Senate Majority
Leader. This was led by the population
control lobby around President Ramos,
who, with his senator-sister, was a
supporter of population control. Their
main grievance was my uncompromising
opposition to the governments pro-
population control position at the 1994
Cairo international conference on
population and development.
Since my party had earlier coalesced
with the Ramos party, I brought the
matter to the Presidents ofcial
attention. He promised to do something
about it, and the injury was minimized,
although not eliminated altogether.
Based on our post-election intelligence
and analysis, I lost some 2.2 million
votes in the nal count, but came out a
strong winner still.
At that point, however, an elderly
statesman and friend, who used to
provide advice to a couple of foreign
presidents, warned me that because
of my uncompromising position on
population control, I faced a rather bleak
political future. Whether or not I had any
further ambitions, he said, powerful but
unseen global forces in the interstices
of the nations political, economic and
corporate systems would prevent my
remaining in public life after my two
consecutive senatorial terms.
At one point a European ambassador
invited me to lunch at his Forbes Park
residence. I found no need to ask the
reason for the invite. I had counted on
the company of other guests, but when
I arrived, I saw that I was the only one.
At lunch, we discussed the issues of the
day, but after a while the ambassador
dropped the nal question, Why are
you against family planning?
Nothing had prepared me for it,
so I said, Because I do not want my
country to suffer the consequences of
the wrong policies that Europe is going
through right now. Or words to that
effect. That ended the conversation and
the lunch and I never got invited to that
embassy ever again.
Much more serious than that is
happening right now. The Makati
businessmen, who cannot seem to
distinguish prot from patriotism,
are being used by the global forces
in their naked effort to recolonize the
Philippines. And the Senate, far from
denouncing the deed, and archiving
the highly offensive bill, has decided
instead to call for amendments.
But what amendments can possibly
make the bill lawful and acceptable?
A nation can live with laws that are
unwise or even unjust, but it can never
have a law that patently contradicts the
Constitution. And this is what the RH
bill ispatently unconstitutional.
For while the Constitution names
the State as the protector of the life of
the unborn from conceptionand by
necessary implication, the protector
and promoter of conceptionthe bill
makes the State the principal provider
and promoter of contraception, and
therefore the preventer and destroyer of
conception. And while the Constitution
guarantees freedom of religion, this bill
mandates religious persecution.
On these grounds alone, although
there are so many other grounds, the RH
bill cannot be made into law, without
disabling the Constitution. What kind
of law do our lawyer-senators Pia
Cayetano and Miriam Santiago want to
teach the nation?
fstatad@gmail.com
By Nelson Forte Flores, LL.B., 3
OUR exploding population is among
several major reasons that our nation is
mired in poverty and ignorance.
This aggravating situation is
unfortunately compounded by the local
Roman Catholic Church leaderships
archaic dogma concerning population
growth. It has opposed all measures
to ease, if not correct, the economic
suffering brought about by our
burgeoning population through the sly
manipulation of the facts.
I suspect that the Roman churchs
opposition to the reproductive health bill
is essentially not really about its being
anti-life as the proposed law is clearly
against such measures. I believe that it
is the empowerment of women which it
really is against.
This enmity against womens
liberation also led the Roman church
hierarchy to prevent priests from
marrying or women from being ordained
priests. For this church, the woman
apparently symbolizes corruption.
According to author Sara Ritchey
in an article published in the New York
Times early this year, by the time of the
First Lateran Council in 1122-23, the
priests wife had become a symbol of
wantonness and delement. The reason
was that during this period, the nature
of the host consecrated at Mass received
greater theological scrutiny.
The author added that medieval
theologians were in the process of
determining that bread and wine, at the
moment of consecration in the hands of an
ordained priest at the altar, truly became the
body and blood of Jesus Christ. The priest
who handled the body and blood of Christ,
should therefore be uncontaminated lest he
dele the sacred corpus.
It is not far-fetched that this line
of thinking, which was drilled in
subconsciously, affects Filipino
Roman church leaders of today, hence
their consistent refusal to allow the
empowerment of women.
For what is wrong in giving women the
choice to practice or not family planning,
to give state support to mothers or fathers
who wishes to plan their family, to teach
sex education to teenagers in schools, to
promote the use of contraceptives like
condoms to prevent accidental pregnancy,
to ensure that all women needing care
for post-abortion complications shall be
treated and counseled in a humane, non-
judgmental and compassionate manner?
Contrary to the lies being spread
by the princes of the Roman church,
the proposed law does not legalize
nor encourage abortion (underground
abortion clinics are already in existence
long before the proposed RH bill).
The RH bill does not promote sexual
promiscuity or violence among the youth
or prostitution. We already have the
numerous television shows and movies
that effectively do that.
Bishop Efraim Tendero of the
Philippine Council of Evangelical
Churches in the Philippines correctly
stated that the RH Bill is pro-life, pro-
development and pro-poor. It protects the
life of both the mother and the baby in her
womb. Supporting the bill is more pro-
life. Life begins at fertilization. Therefore
if there is no fertilization there is no life.
The use of articial contraception is not
taking away life because life has not yet
started.
Note that not all religious groups
support the Roman church in its stand.
The Interfaith Partnership for the
Promotion of Responsible Parenthood
which includes the Iglesia Filipina
Independiente (Aglipay), Episcopal
Church of the Philippines, Iglesia ni
Cristo, National Council of Churches in
the Philippines, United Church of Christ
of the Philippines, Philippine Council of
Evangelical Churches, United Methodist
Church, Philippines for Jesus Movement,
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Churches of the Philippines, Seventh
Day Adventist, Salvation Army and
the Catholics for Reproductive Health
support the RH bill.
* * *
Communication is the basis of human
relations without which we would not
have achieved what we have today. It is the
foundation where human civilization was
built. For the great and not so great men of
our time, it is a blessing and a bane.
Apparently for Quezon City Mayor
Herbert Bautista communication is a
nuisance hence his consistency in ignoring
calls and text messages especially coming
from media practitioners and lowly
barangay ofcials. It has become worse
now (he is practicing a total interview
blackout) when he learned that he would
be unopposed in this coming election.
According to some people working in
city hall, the mayor holds in contempt the
media people covering his ofce and the
lowly barangay ofcials because they
are nothing but favor seekers. They
quoted Bautista as saying puro sila
pakabig.
I called many times and even sent
him a number of text messages to elicit a
reaction about the reports that I received.
I even tried to set up a meeting with him
since he is my daughters godfather so
we can talk in private. I got no reply. I
hate to think that perhaps for him, I have
just become another favor seeker, the
creature he loathes most.
Well, when I was a little boy, my
mother always reminded me to give
a polite reply whenever I am asked a
question or when someone is trying to
talk with me. That is good manners and
right conduct, she said.

Nelson F. Flores is senior associate
editor of Fil-Am Press. He is based in
Houston, Texas.
Support the RH bill
Christine Lagardes uncharted Asian territory
By William Pesek
CHRISTINE Lagardes Asia charm
offensive ended on a rather discordant
note.
The head of the International Monetary
Fund cut short her Asia trip to attend the
umpteenth meeting of euro-area nance
ministers on Greece. It was a stark reminder
that with the West either in recession or
political paralysis, the IMF is giving short
shrift to Asia, a place that could use more
face time with the woman in charge of the
worlds economic rescue squad.
Lagardes Asia trek was meant to woo
a region that, 15 years after its own crisis,
helps power the world economy. She got
in a bit of wooing in Malaysia and the
Philippines. In Kuala Lumpur, she stood
shoulder-to-shoulder with Zeti Akhtar
Aziz, Malaysias internationally respected
central-bank governor. In Manila, Lagarde
paid her respects to Finance Secretary
Cesar Purisima and central-bank head
Amando Tetangco for their success in
reviving the perennial sick man of Asia.
And then, poof, she was gone. Her trip
to Cambodia for the East Asia Summit
was scrapped, along with a rare chance
to catch up with leaders from Australia,
India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia and
South Korea. All for another European
debt confab that will resolve what? A
summit bubble, anyone?
Im a big believer in the inverse
relationship between the number of
summits and the result each produces. No
one doubts Lagardes sincerity about this
next one in which 17 euro countries will get
together in an effort to cut Greeces debt to
sustainable levels. But lets be real. None
of the countless powwows have done so. A
year or two from now, Europe will still be
dueling with Athens and its debt.
Asias importance
All this says two things about todays
IMF. One, like too many European
leaders, IMF ofcials are living in
denial about the magnitude of the Wests
problems if they think another gathering
and yet another communique matter.
Two, they dont grasp the importance of
Asia and its growing challenges.
The IMFs defenders will surely take
exception. But Lagarde missed a perfect
chance to address Asian leaders directly
on their turf on everything from weak
global growth to nancial instability
to widening income gaps to optimal
regulatory approaches. She missed out
on pressing China on reforms after its
leadership change; India and Indonesia
on attacking corruption and weathering
surging food prices; Vietnam on its
latest market crash; Laos on its bid for
World Trade Organization membership;
and Singapore on a possible chill in its
immigration policies.
Her time in Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
would have been a timely opportunity
to feel out Japanese and South Korean
ofcials on next months elections. Or talk
some sense into Asia over the territorial
disputes driving it apart. Why not debate
the logic of the currency-reserves arms
race that has occurred since Asias 1997
crisis and discuss the pros and cons of
capital controls? The mix of recession,
poverty and increasing hunger among
Asias billions might make Europes
crisis seem manageable by comparison.
Lagarde could have worked the room at
the East Asia Summit to see what Europe
can learn from Asias crisis response.
Europe could do worse than emulate how
quickly countries such as South Korea
confronted the magnitude of their debt and
structural aws, implemented sweeping
changes and began thriving.
It hasnt escaped notice in Asia that the
IMF is treating Europe very differently.
Fifteen years ago, the IMF demanded that
Asia raise interest rates, boost currencies,
cut debt, force banks to write down bad
loans and let companies fail in exchange
for bailouts.
Coddling Europe
Now Asia looks on, often aghast, at
how the IMF coddles Europe with ever-
growing amounts of aid and misplaced
patience. In Manila last week, Lagarde
said discussion on Greece isnt over
till the fat lady sings. Well, she wont
sing for a long, long time because IMF
policies defer the needed reforms.
The IMF needs Asia. No big
economic or environmental issue can
be solved without Chinas participation.
It also needs money from Japan, China,
India, Australia, South Korea and other
economies in the region. Lagardes visits
to Malaysia and the Philippines were,
in part, to show appreciation for their
contributions to a $461 billion increase in
the IMFs resources this year, when the
U.S. and Canada abstained.
I like and respect Lagarde. I believe
the IMF has beneted greatly from her
presence in Washington. And granted,
Lagarde is a busy person with Europes
mess, the U.S. teetering on its self-
inicted scal cliff and sparks ying
in the Arab world. Her resources are
stretched a bit thin.
It is important, though, for IMF
ofcials to focus on Asia, a region
on the front lines of every risk facing
the global economy. Lagarde may be
courting bigger trouble if she doesnt
spend more time there. Bloomberg
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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
Region IV-A
BATANGAS SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
KUMINTANG ILAYA, BATANGAS CITY
Invitation to Bid
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Region IV-A, Batangas
2
nd
District Engineering Offce through the General Appropriations Act Funds
for FY 2013 and Priority Development Assistance Fund FY 2012 General
Appropriations Act, RA 10155, intends to apply the sum of Two Hundred Twenty
Seven Million Eight Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Pesos
(P 227,825,660.00) to payments under the contract for Contract ID Nos. 12DE-0173
to 12DE-0182.
Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.
1. Contract ID : - 12DE-0173
Contract Name : - Preventive Maintenance (MFO-1) (Intermittent Sections)
Arterial Road along Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road,
K0146+190 K0147+970
Contract Location : - Bauan, Batangas
Scope of Work : - Overlay 100 mm
Approved Budget for the Contract: - P 26,901,180.00
Contract Duration : - 60 c.d.
Amount of Bidding Documents : - P 25,000.00
Contract Name : - Preventive Maintenance (MFO-1) (Intermittent Sections)
Secondary Road along Bauan-Mabini Road, K0146+729
K0148+841
Contract Location : - Bauan, Batangas
Scope of Work : - Overlay 100 mm with corrections
Contract Name : - Rehabilitation/Reconstruction/Upgrading of Damaged Paved
National Road (MFO-2), (Intermittent Sections) Arterial
Road at Batangas-Tabangao-Lobo Road, K0140+000
K0140+370
Contract Location : - Batangas City
Scope of Work : - Reconstruction PCCP 280 mm
National Road (MFO-2), (Intermittent Sections) Secondary
Road at Bauan-Mabini Road;
1. K0160+184 K0160+244 P 1,042,000.00
2. K0165+349 K0165+601 P 4,379,000.0
Contract Location : - Mabini, Batangas
Road at Batangas-Quezon Road, K0134+(-651)
K0134+000
Road at Batangas- Lobo Road;
1. K0115+230 K0115+360 P 2,460,000.00
2. K0132+000 K0132+850 P 14,473,620.00
3. K0133+000 K0133+130 P2,259,000.00
Contract Location : - Batangas City and Lobo, Batangas
Scope of Work : - 1. Recon AC 100 mm; 2 & 3. Reconstruction PCCP 280
mm
Contract Name : - Widening of Roads along Bauan-Mabini Road,
1. K0170+000 K0171+500, with exception Phase I
Bagalangit Section P 19,600,000.00
2. K0173+000 K0174+000, Phase I P 19,600,000.00
3. K0175+000 K0176+500, with exception Solo Section
P 19,600,000.00
Scope of Work : - Widening
Contract Name : - Widening of Batangas Port Diversion Road, Bolbok Section,
Batangas 2
nd
LD
Scope of Work : - Widening
Contract Name : - Construction/Improvement of Drainage System Along
Batangas-Tabangao-Lobo Road, (Gulod Labac Pallocan
Section), Phase II, Batangas 2
nd
LD
Scope of Work : - Construction / Improvement
Contract Name : - Improvement / Widening of Barangay Road at Sta. Mesa
Balibaguhan, Mabini
Scope of Work : - Widening/Gravelling
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Region IV-A, Batangas
2
nd
District Engineering Offce now invites bids for the above contracts. 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 specifed 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 fve percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital
stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.
Interested bidders may obtain further information from DPWH, Region IV-A, Batangas
2nd District Engineering Offce, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address
given below from 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Monday to Friday.
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 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, Region IV-A, Batangas 2nd DEO will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on
November 23, 2012 at 2:00 P.M., which shall be open to all interested parties.
Bids must be delivered to the address below on December 5, 2012 on or before 2:00
P.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.
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.
Interested bidders are also required to present to the BAC Secretariat, DPWH-
Batangas 2
nd
District Engineering Offce, Batangas City original copies of the following
documents for authentication and issuance of Bid Documents: a) PCAB License; b)
Contracts Registration Certifcate; c) Certifcate of Materials Engineer accreditation;
d) Latest Copy of Authorizing Offcer together with machine copy of two (2) Valid IDs;
e) Certifcate of Safety Offcer Seminar from Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE); f) Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) Order
From (Documents Request List); g) CY-2011 CPES Rating and h) Income Tax Return
(ITR) with Payment slip.
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 Region IV-A, Batangas 2
nd
DEO 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:
EDWIN D. ABRIGONDA
BAC Chairman
Attention:
Head, BAC Secretariat
DPWH, Region IV-A
Batangas 2
nd
District Engineering Offce
Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City
Approved by:
(Sgd.) EDWIN D. ABRIGONDA
Engineer IV
Asst. District Engineer
Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee
Noted by:
(Sgd.) WINIFREDO B. OLORES
OIC, District Engineer
Region IV-B, MIMAROPA
Mindoro Occidental District Engineering Offce
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
November 19, 2012
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
INVITATION TO BID
1. The Department of Public Works and Highways, Mindoro Occidental I District
Engineering Offce, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, through the CY-2013DPWH
Infrastructure Program and FY 2012 RA 10155 Regular 2012 Current intends to apply
the sum of the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract/s for
the hereunder project/s. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected
at bid opening.
1.1a. Contract ID : 12EB0238
b. Contract Name : Replacement of New San Isidro Bridge along
Jct. MWCR (San Isidro)-Penal Colony-Jct.
Yapang Road, K0303+888.00
c. Contract Location : Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
d. Scope of Work : Replacement/Reconstruction of two (2) span @
15.00 m, L=30.00 LM, RCDG Bridge
e. Approved Budget for the
Contract (ABC)
:
P 15,523,200.00
f. Source of Fund : FY 2013 DPWH Infrastructure Program
g. Contract Duration : 201 C.D.
1.2a.
Contract ID : 12EB0239
b.
Contract Name : Replacement/Reconstruction of Taberna Bridge
along Mindoro West Coastal Road, K0402+658.00
c.
Contract Location : Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
d.
Scope of Work : Replacement/Reconstruction of three (3) span
@ 25.00 m, L=75.00 LM, PSCDG Bridge
e.
Approved Budget for the
Contract (ABC)
:
P 48,541,200.00
f.
Source of Fund :
FY 2013 DPWH Infrastructure Program
g.
Contract Duration : 264 C.D.
1.3a. Contract ID : 12EB0240
b. Contract Name : Repair/Maintenance of PNP (PDs Quarter)
c. Contract Location : San Roque, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
d. Scope of Work : Repair and Maintenance of PDs Quarter)
e. Approved Budget for the
Contract (ABC)
:
P 600,000.00
f. Source of Fund : FY 2012 RA 10155 Regular 2012 Current
g. Contract Duration : 65 C.D.
Engineering Office, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, through the CY-2013DPWH
Infrastructure Program and FY 2012 RA 10155 Regular 2012 Current now invites bids
for above projects. 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.
3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary
pass/fail criterion as specifed 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 fve percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens
of the Philippines.
4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Department of Public Works and
Highways, Mindoro Occidental I District Engineering Offce, Mamburao, Occidental
Mindoro and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM to
5:00 PM.
5. Acomplete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from November
21December 10, 2012 from the address below from and upon payment of a nonrefundable
fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of P 10,000.00 for project no. 1, P 20,000.00
for project no. 2 and P 1,000.00 for project no. 3. The Bidding Documents shall be received
personally by the prospective Bidder or his authorized representative.
It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government
Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph,
provided that Bidders shall pay the nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents not later
than the submission of their bids.
Engineering Offce, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 10:00
A.M. on November 28, 2012 at BAC Offce, MQC Building, DPWH, Mindoro Occidental I
DEO, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, which shall beopen to all interested parties.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10:00 A.M. on December 10, 2012at
BAC Offce, DPWH, Mindoro Occidental I DEO, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. All bids
must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount (a)
Cash or cashiers/managers check issued by a Universal or Commercial Bank., two percent
(2%) of the ABC; (b) Bank draft/guarantee or irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Universal
or Commercial Bank: Provided, however, that it shall be confrmed or authenticated by a
Universal or Commercial Bank, if issued by a foreign bank, two percent (2%) of the ABC; (c)
Surety bond callable upon demand issued by a surety or insurance company duly certifed
by the Insurance Commission as authorized to issue such security, fve percent (5%) of the
ABC; (d) Any combination of the foregoing, proportionate to share of form with respect to
total amount of security; and (e) Bid-Securing Declaration.
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. Bid opening shall be on 2:00 P.M. on December 10, 2012at BAC Offce, MQC Bldg., DPWH,
Mindoro Occidental I DEO, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.
Engineering Offce, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro 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.
10. For further information, please refer to:
(Sgd.) GERARDO D. CLEMENTE
Engineer III
DPWH, Mindoro Occidental I DEO
Km. 407 Airport Road
Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
Tel. & Fax No. (043)-711-1012
Email Address: dpwh_mindoro_occidental_bac@yahoo.com
PORT DISTRICT OFFICE OF NORTHERN MINDANAO
Agora Gate, Port Area, Cagayan de Oro City
Telefax Nos. (08822) 725566; (088) 8562819, 8561264;
e-mail: ppanomin@yahoo.com.ph
INVITATION TO BID FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY SUPPORT PERSONNEL
FOR THE PDO-NORTHERN MINDANAO, PMO-ILIGAN AND PMO-OZAMIZ
The Philippine Ports Authority, Port District Offce of Northern Mindanao (PPA, PDO-NM), through the PPA Corporate Funds CY
2013, intends to apply the sumof TWELVE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT
PESOSAND86/100 (P12,459,478.86) being theApproved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for the Provision
of Temporary Support Personnel. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.
The PPA, PDO-NM now invites bids for the Provision of Temporary Support Personnel for the contract period of January 1 December
31, 2013, as follows:
Place of Assignment No. of Personnel Position
Port District Offce of Two (2) Utility Worker A
Northern Mindanao Seven (7) Clerk Processor A
One (1) Driver-Mechanic B
One (1) Sr. Corporate Accountant
One (1) Accounting Processor A
Two (2) Supervising Engineer A
One (1) Internal Control Assistant
One (1) Engineering Assistant A
Sub-Total Sixteen (16)

PMO-Iligan Five (5) Utility Worker A
Seven (7) Clerk III
Three (3) Data Encoders
Two (2) Driver-Mechanic B
One (1) Statiscian A
Sub-Total Eighteen (18)

PMO-Ozamiz Seven (7) Data Encoders
Three (3) Clerk Processor A
Two (2) Utility Worker
Three (3) Clerk Processor B
One (1) Plant Electrician
Sub-Total Sixteen (16)
Grand Total Fifty (50)
The Business of the Bidder should have been in existence for at least fve (5) consecutive years prior to the advertisement and/or
posting of the invitation to bid, and should have completed within the last fve (5) 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 5
of the Instructions to Bidders.
Bidders should have at least a working capital in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ninety
Five Pesos and 96/100 (Php 2,539,295.96), on the basis of its fnancial statements for 2010 and 2011, duly audited and stamped received
by the BIR which is suffcient to fnance the frst three (3) months operation of the procuring entity. The description of an eligible bidder is
contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section 6 of the Terms of Reference.
Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specifed in the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement ReformAct.
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.
Bidding is open to all interested bidders, whether local or foreign, subject to the conditions for eligibility provided in the IRR of RA 9184.
Interested bidders may obtain further information fromthe Secretariat, Philippine Ports Authority, Port District Offce of Northern Mindanao
(PPA, PDO-NM) and inspect the Bidding Documents on Mondays to Fridays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders on November 21 December 13, 2012 from 8:00 AM
to 5:00 PM from the address below and upon payment a non-refundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount of Twenty Five
Thousand Pesos (P25,000.00).
The PPA, PDO-NMwill hold a Pre-Bid Conference on December 3, 2012, 9:00 AMat PPA, PDO-NMConference Room, Agora Gate, Port
Area, Cagayan de Oro City, which shall be open only to all interested bidders. Bidders who have not purchased the Bidding Documents
shall be allowed to participate in the pre-bid conference and may raise queries or clarifcations therein.
At the option of the procuring entity, only those who have purchased the Bidding Documents shall be allowed to raise or submit written
queries/clarifcations after the pre-bid conference.
Bids must be submitted on or before December 14, 2012 at 9:00 AM, and addressed to:
LOLITA B. CABANLET
Chair
Bids and Awards Committee-Procurement of Goods
Philippine Ports Authority, PDO-NM
Agora Gate, Port Area
Cagayan de Oro City 9000
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 December 14, 2012, 9:30 AMat PPA, PDO-NMConference Room, Agora Gate, Port Area, Cagayan de Oro City.
Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted.
Representative/s of the prospective bidders must present a duly notarized Authorization or Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for Sole Pro-
prietorship, or duly notarized Secretarys Certifcate for corporation, partnership or joint venture, showing that they are the duly authorized
representative/s of the company to attend the Pre-Bid Conference and Opening of Bids
The PPA, PDO-NMreserves 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.
Ms. Fidela M. Sanchez
Head, Secretariat
Bids and Awards Committee-Goods & Services
Philippine Ports Authority, PDO-NM
Agora Gate, Port Area
Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Telefax : (088) 8561264/8562819
e-mail: ppanomin@yahoo.
(Sgd.) LOLITA B. CABANLET
Chairperson BAC-PG
(MST-NOV. 21, 2012)
First Metro Manila Engineering District
Westbank Road, Manggahan Floodway,
Rosario, Pasig City
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
INVITATION TO BID

A. The Department of Public Works and Highways-First Metro Manila
Engineering District, Westbank Road, Manggahan Floodway, Rosario,
Pasig City through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors
to apply to bid for the following contracts:

1. Contract ID No.: 0120B0305
Contract Name: Proposed Pilot Dredging/Deepening of Manggahan Floodway
Channel, Phase I (Sta. 8+300 Sta. 9+000), Taytay,
Rizal
Contract Location: Taytay, Rizal
Scope of Work: Dredging/Deepening
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): PhP49,530,848.45
Contract Duration: 120 Calendar Days
Cost of Bid Documents: PhP25,000.00
Contract Name: Construction of Multi-Purpose Building, Concepcion Uno,
Marikina City
Contract Location: Marikina City
Scope of Work: Construction of Multi-Purpose Building
Contract Name: Construction of Bridge at Maricaban Creek, Taguig City
Contract Location: Taguig City
Scope of Work: Construction of Bridge
B. Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) years from the date of submission
and receipt of bids, a single contract similar to the Project, equivalent to at least
ffty percent (50%) of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained
in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II, Instruction to Bidders.
C. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using
non-discretionary pass/fail critetion as specifed in the Revised 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, or organizations
with at least seventy fve percent (75%) interest or outstanding capital stock
belonging to citizens of the Philippines.
D. Interested Bidders may obtain further information from First Metro Manila
Engineering District, and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given
below from [8:00A.M.-12:00NN and 1:00P.M.-5:00P.M.].
E. 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.
It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine
Government Electronic System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the procuring
Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not
later that the submission of their bids.
F. The First Metro Manila Engineering District, will hold the Pre-Bid Conference
on November 29, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at FMMED-Offce Conference Room,
Westbank Road, Manggahan Floodway, Rosario, Pasig City, which shall be
open only to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents.
G. Bids must be delivered on or before December 11, 2012 10:00 A.M. at First
Metro Manila Engineering District, Westbank Road, Manggahan Floodway,
Rosario, Pasig City. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of
the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.1.
Bids will be opened on the same date at 2:00 P.M. in the presence of the
bidders representatives who choose to attend at the aforesaid address. Late
bids shall not be accepted.
H. The First Metro Manila Engineering District, 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 or bidders.
I. For further information, please refer to:

(Sgd.) MARIO E. ALCANTARA
OIC-Chief, Maintenance Section
Engineer III/BAC Chairman
NOTED
(Sgd.) ROBERTO S. NICOLAS
District Engineer
Cordillera Administrative Region
Abra District Engineering Offce
Bangued, Abra
November 19, 2012
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bangued, Abra
through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply to
bid for the following contract(s):
Contract ID : 12PA0070
Contract Name : REHABI LI TATI ON/ RECONSTRUCTI ON/
UPGRADING OF DAMAGED PAVED NATIONAL
ROAD (I.S.)
Contract Location : Abra-Ilocos Norte Road, K0 419 + 000 K0
421 + 740
Scopes of Work : Item 101, 200, 506, 311, Spl. 1
Approved Budget for the
Contract (ABC) : P47,424,252.90
Contract Duration : 179 Calendar Days
Source of Fund : FY 2013 Regular Infra..
Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures
in accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and
Regulations.
To bid for the 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, (c) 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 Offce before the deadline for the
receipt of LOI. The DPWH-POCW Central Offce will only process contractors
applications for registration with complete requirements and issue the
Contractors Certifcate of Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be
downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph.

The signifcant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown
below:
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents November 21-December 11, 2012
2. Pre-Bid Conference November 29, 2012
3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from
Prospective Bidders December 6, 2012
4. Receipt of Bids December 11, 2012 Until 10:00 A.M.
5. Opening of Bids December 11, 2012 @ 2:00 P.M.
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH, Abra
Engineering District, Bangued, Abra upon payment of a non-refundable fee of
20,000.00 for Bidding Documents. Prospective bidders may download the BDs
from the DPWH website, if available. 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 specifed
in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The
frst envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include
a copy of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the fnancial component
of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid
as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualifcation
The DPWH-Abra Engineering District, Bangued, Abra 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 affected Bidders.
APPROVED
(Sgd.) EDWIN T. BRINGAS
Chief, Maintenance Section
(BAC Chairman)
Tel. # 752-8507
INVITATION TO BID
WEDNESDAY
Republ i c of t he Phi l i ppi nes
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLI C WORKS AND HI GHWAYS
Nat i onal Capi t al Regi on
NORTH MANI LA ENGI NEERI NG DI STRI CT
Off i ce of t he Di st r i ct Engi neer
Nagt ahan, Mani l a
INVITATION TO BID
Procurement will be conducted through Open Competitive Bidding procedures in
accordance with the IRR of R.A. 9184 as amended. Bids in excess of the Approved Budget
for the Contract shall automatically be rejected at the opening of the bid.
1. Contract I.D. No. 12-OE0123
Contract Name: Reconstruction with Drainage Improvement of G. Tuazon
Street (Phase II)
Contract Location: District IV, Sampaloc, Manila
Scope of Work: Reconstruction w/Drainage Improvement of Road
Approved Budget for
the Contract (ABC): Php5,411,187.88
Contract Duration: 150 cal. days
Bid Documents: Php 10,000.00
Contract Name: Asphalt Overlay with Corrections along C.M. Recto Ave.
Contract Location: Sampaloc, Manila
Scope of Work: Asphalt Overlay with squaring & patching
Approved Budget for
Bidder must own asphalt plant or has a MOA with an asphalt plant for particular project
Contract Name: Reconstruction of Muelle del Banco Nacional with Drainage
Improvement
Contract Location: Binondo, Manila
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Asphalt Overlay with Correction along Lerma Street
Contract Location: Sampaloc, Manila
Scope of Work: Asphalt Overlay with squaring & patching and scarifying
using rotamilling machine
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Asphalt Overlay with Corrections along M. Earnshaw Street
Contract Location: District IV, Sampaloc, Manila
Scope of Work: Asphalt Overlay with concrete reblocking
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Reconstruction of Rizal Ave. with Drainage Improvement
Contract Location: Sta. Cruz, Manila
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Asphalt Overlay with Correction along Juan Luna Street
Contract Location: District III, Manila
Scope of Work: Asphalt Overlayw/Correction using rotamilling machine
Approved Budget for
Bid Documents: Php25,000.00
Contract Name: Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement along A.H. Lacson corner
P. Guevarra Street (near S.M. San Lazaro) with exception,
Phase I, Phase II
Scope of Work: Repair/Rehab/Imprvt. of Road
Approved Budget for
the Contract (ABC): Php14,432,,991.31
Contract Name: Asphalt Overlay with Correction along Jose P. Rizal Ave.
Contract Location: District III, Sta. Cruz, Manila
Scope of Work: Asphalt Overlay w/Correction of Road
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Asphalt Overlay with Correction and Drainage Improvement
along C.M. Recto Ave.
Contract Location: 3
rd
District, Manila
Scope of Work: Asphalt Overlay of Road w/correction using rotamilling
machine
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Reconstruction of Quezon Blvd. Service Road with Drainage
Improvement
Contract Location: District III, Manila
Scope of Work: Reconstruction of Service Road w/Drainage Improvement
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Reconstruction of Rizal Ave. with Drainage Improvement
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Construction/Rehabilitation of Drainage System at Blumentritt
Interceptor Catchment Area
Contract Location: Manila, 4
th
District
Scope of Work: Const/Rehab. of Drainage System
Approved Budget for
Contract Name: Rehabilitation of Nagtahan Bridge (Sandblasting/Painting)
Contract Location: Sta. Mesa, Manila
Scope of Work: Rehabilitation of Nagtahan Bridge
Approved Budget for
Procurement will be conducted through Open Competitive Bidding procedures in
accordance with the IRR of R.A. 9184, as amended. Bids in excess of the Approved Budget
for the Contract shall automatically be rejected at the opening of the bid.
Prospective Bidders must submit the Original Receipt (OR) for payments of bidding
documents together with the certifed true copies of the following documents and present
their original for authentication purposes:
1. Legal Documents:
a)DTIBusinessNameRegistrationorSECRegistrationCertifcateorCDA;
b)ValidandCurrentMayorsPermit/MunicipalLicense;
2. Technical Documents:
a) Valid Joint Venture Agreement, in case of joint venture and Eligibility Docs
ofeachmember;
b) Valid PCAB License and Registration
c)CertifcateofMaterialsEngineerAccreditationandIdentifcationduly
certifedbytheAuthorizedManagingOffcer(AMO)
d)CertifcateofAttendanceoftheAuthorizedManagingOffcerwiththeListof
Attendees to the AMO seminar to validate attendance
e)CertifcateofAttendanceofSafetyOffcerinDOLESeminar
f) Phil-GEPS Order Form (Document Request List)
g) CPEs rating for the 1
st
Quarter;
3. Financial Documents:
a) Prospective Bidders Audited Financial Statement for thepreceding calendar
yearwhichshouldnotbeearlierthan2yearsfromthedateofsubmission;
b) Prospective bidders computation of its NFCC.
The deadline for submission of the above documents will be at exactly 10:00 a.m. on
November 27, 2012. Late submission will not be accepted.
The contractor must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with the
DPWH & PHILGEPS (b) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation,
cooperative, or joint venture, (c) with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of
the contract, and (d) NET Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit
line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. Bidders shall state a complete technical
description of their pledged equipment, whether owned or leased, such as but not limited
to the engine number, year model chassis number, plate number, production capacity and
load capacity. In addition, the bidder is also required to state the particular place or site
where the equipment is located for inspection purposes,pursuant to D.O. 58, s, 2012 and to
comply with the requirement of D.O. # 9, s, 2012.
Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration
to the DPWH-POCW Central Offce which will only process contractors applications
for registration, with complete requirements, and issue the Contractors Certifcation of
Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.
dpwh.gov.ph .
Thesignifcanttimesanddeadlinesofprocurementactivitiesareshownbelow:
Issuance of Bidding Documents November 16, 2012- December 6, 2012
Pre-Bid Conference 10:00 A.M. November 23, 2012
Deadline of Bid Receipt 10:00 A.M. December 6, 2012
Opening of Bids 2:00 P.M. December 6, 2012
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at the North Manila
Engineering District, upon payment of a non-refundable fees, i.e. For Item 1 to 4:
P10,000.00;ForItems_5__ to _13___: P25,000.00. Prospective bidders may also download
the BDs from the DPWH website, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the
BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of their
bid documents. The Pre-Bid conference shall open only to interested parties who
have purchased the BDs. Bids must accompanied by a bid security in the amount and
acceptable form, stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR of RA 9184 or Bid Securing
Declaration per GPPB Resolution # 03-2012 dated 2/24/12, adopting the required format.
The North Manila Engineering District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all
bid to annul the bidding process any time prior to Contract Award, without thereby incurring
any liability to the affected bidder/s.
APPROVED:
(Sgd.) JULIET M. FAJARDO
BAC Chairman
NOTED:
(Sgd.) ROGELIO S. CRESPO
District Engineer
(MST-NOV. 21 , 2012) (MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
INVITATION TO BID
Department of Public Works and Highways
Region IX
Zamboanga del Norte, 1
st
Engineering District
Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City
The Bids and Award Committee (BAC) of the DPWH ZN Ist District Engineering
Offce,Sta.Isabel,DipologCity,invitescontractorstobidforthefollowingprojects:
1. Contract ID No. : 12JB0030
Contract Name : Construction of Turno- Sinaman By Pass Road
Contract Location : Dipolog City
Scope of Works : Construction of Road
Approved Budget
for the Contract (ABC): P 49,000,000.00
Contract Duration : 179 CD
Cost of bidding Docs. : P 25,000.00
2. Contract ID No. 12JB0031
Contract Name : Construction of Purok Bulahan, Brgy. Turno, Flood Control
Contract Location : Dipolog City
Scope of Work : Const. of Flood Control
Approved Budget for
the Contract (ABC) : 22,540,000.00
Cost of Bidding Docs. : P 25,000.00
3. Contract ID No. 12JB032
Contract Name : Construction of Flood Control
Contract Location : Dicoyong, Sindangan, ZN
Scope of Works : Const. of Flood Control
Approved Budget for
the Contract (ABC) : P 24,500,000.00
Cost of Bidding Docs. : P 25,000.00
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)NetFinancialContractingCapacityatleastequalto10%oftheABC.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
theDPWH-POCWCentralOffcebeforethedeadlineforthereceiptofLOI.TheDPWH-
POCW Central Offce will only process contractors applications for registration with
completerequirements and issue the contractors Certifcate of Registration (CRC).
Registration Forms may be download at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph.
TheSignifcanttimeanddeadlineofprocurementactivitiesareshownbelow:
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents November 20 to December 11, 2012
2.Pre-bid Conference November 28, 2012
3.Deadline of Receipt of LOI December 4, 2012
4.Receipt of Bids ( Technical/ Financial Proposal) December 11, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
5.Opening of Bids December 11, 2012 at 10:30 A.M.

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at BAC Offce,
DPWH,ZNIstDistrictEngineeringOffce,Sta.Isabel,DipologCity,uponpaymentofa
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.
Prospectivebiddersshallsubmittheirdulyaccomplishedformsasspecifedinthe
BDsintwo(2)separatesealedbidenvelopetotheBACChairman.Thefrstenvelope
shall contain the technical components of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC.
Thesecondenvelopeshallcontainthefnancialcomponentsofthebid.Contractwillbe
awarded to the lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation
andpost-qualifcation.
TheDPWHZNIstDistrictEngineeringOffce,Sta.Isabel,DipologCityreservesthe
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 Vice- Chairman
NOTED :
(Sgd.) ALEXANDER G. DUHIG, CSEE
District Engineer
Camarines Sur 4
th
District Engineering Office
Sta. Teresita, Baao, Camarines Sur
INVITATION TO BID
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of Public Works and
Highways, (DPWH) Camarines Sur 4
th
District Engineering Offce, invites contractors to
bid for the following projects viz:
Contract ID 12FG0041
Contract Name
Contract Package-XXII (1-3) Rehab/
Restoration along Nabua-Balatan
Road,
1. K0489+690-K0489+730
2. K0484+600-K0484+640
Contract Location Balatan, Camarines Sur
Scope of Work
Backflling/Riprapping/installation of
Guardrails
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) P7,591,813.00
Contract Duration 120 CD
Bid Docs 10,000.00
Contract Name
Indv. Proj-Rehab/Restoration along
Nabua-Balatan Road, Cabanbanan
Section, (K0488+072-K0488+222 w/
exception)
Scope of Work
Structure Excavation/Backflling/
Riprapping
Bid Docs 25,000.00
Contract Name
Indv. Proj-Rehab/Restoration
along Nabua-Balatan Road,
(K0489+800-K0489+222)
Scope of Work
Structure Excavation/Backflling/
Riprapping
Bid Docs 10,000.00
Contract Name
Indv. Proj-Repair/Improvement
of DPWH Garage Building DPWH
Camarines Sur Offce Compound
Contract Location Sta. Teresita, Baao, Camarines Sur
Scope of Work Repair/Impvt of DPWH Bldg.
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) P800,000.00
Bid Docs 1,000.00
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 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 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-POCWCentralOffcebeforethedeadlineforthereceiptofLOI.TheDPWHPOCW-
Central Offce will only process contractors applications for registration with complete
requirements and issue the Contractors Certifcate of Registration (CRC). Registration
Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website www.dpwh.gov.ph.
The signifcant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents From: November 14, 2012
To : December 4, 2012
2. Pre-Bid Conference November 22, 2011
3. Deadline of Receipt of LOIs from
Prospective Bidders
From: November 14, 2012
To : November 28, 2012
4. Receipt of Bids Deadline: December 4, 2012 until 10:00 A.M.
5. Opening of Bids December 04, 2012 at 2:00 PM
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at Department of
Public Works and Highways, (DPWH) Camarines Sur 4
th
DistrictEngineeringOffce,upon
payment of a non refundable fee. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from
the DPWH web site, if available. 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.
ProspectivebiddersshallsubmittheirdulyaccomplishedformsasspecifedintheBDsin
two(2)separatesealedbidenvelopestotheBACChairman.Thefrstenvelopeshallcontain
the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy of the CRC. The second envelope
shall contain the fnancial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest
CalculatedResponsiveBidasdeterminedinthebidevaluationandpost-qualifcation.
The Department of Public Works and Highways, (DPWH) Camarines Sur 4
th
District
EngineeringOffcereservestherighttoacceptorrejectanyorallbidandtoannulthebidding
process anytime prior Contract award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders.
Approved by:
(Sgd.) NESTOR P. GORIMBAO
Asst. District Engineer
(BAC Chairman)
Noted:
(Sgd.) ROSAURO R. GUERRERO
District Engineer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC),
invites bidders to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project:
Name of Project/Brief Description
One (1) lot one (1) year supply of various
periodicals/magazines (21 pieces each):
a) The Wall Street Journal Asia
b) Asia Money
c) Fortune Magazine
d) Time Magazine
e) Newsweek
f) The Economist
g) Financial Times
h) Businessweek Magazine
Approved Budget for the Contract
(ABC)
P3,334,842.00
Contract Period
One (1) year subscription period to start two
(2) calendar days after receipt of payment

Bidders should have undertaken a similar requirement awarded and completed from
Y2007 to present amounting to at least 50% of the ABC. The Eligibility Check/ Screening
as well as the Preliminary Examination of Bids shall use non-discretionary pass/fail
criteria.Post-qualifcationofthelowestcalculatedbidshallbeconducted.
All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance
Security,Pre-biddingConference(s),EvaluationofBids,Post-qualifcationandAward
of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 9184 and
its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
The complete schedule of activities is listed, as follows:
Activities Schedule
1. Issuance of Bid Documents

Starting 21 November 2012
(from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 NN and 1:00 P.M. to
2:00 P.M. only)
Procurement Offce
Room 212, 2
nd
Floor, Five-Storey Building
A. Mabini corner P. Ocampo Sr. Streets, Malate,
Manila
Tel. No. 708-7118/Fax No. 708-7114
2. Pre-bid Conference 05 December 2012; 09:30 A.M.; MR2A
3. Opening of Bids 17 December 2012; 02:00 P.M.; MR2A
4. Bid Evaluation These shall be in accordance with the prescribed
periods allowed in the revised IRR of R.A. No.
9184.
5.Post-qualifcation
6. Notice of Award
The ITB and Checklist of Requirements for Bidders may be downloaded from the
website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and
the BSP Website (www.bsp.gov.ph). The complete set of the Bidding Documents may
be purchased by interested bidders from the address stated above upon presentation
of the PhilGEPS Suppliers Order Form and payment of a non-refundable fee in the
amount of P5,000.00.
Only bidders who have purchased the bidding documents shall be allowed to raise or
submitwrittenqueriesorclarifcation.
The BSP assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders
for any expenses incurred in the preparation of the bid.
The BSP reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to declare the bidding a failure,
not to award the contract, 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.
Furthermore, the BSP reserves the right to waive any minor defects or formality and to
accept the proposal most advantageous to the agency.

(Sgd.) ENRIQUE C. DOMINGO
Chairman
BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
INVITATION TO BID
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Manila
INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
OF VARIOUS IT AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT
The Department of Public Works & Highways thru its Bids and Awards
Committee for Goods, through GAA 2012, intends to apply the sum of Three
Million One Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Pesos only
(Php 3,166,550.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for
theSupplyandDeliveryofVariousITandOffceEquipment.Bidsreceived
in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at
bid opening.
The Department of Public Works & Highways now invites bids for the Supply
andDeliveryofVariousITandOffceEquipmentintheDepartment.Delivery
of the goods is required as specifed in the Schedule of Requirement.
Bidders should have completed, within ten (10) 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
usinganondiscretionarypass/failcriterionasspecifedintheRevised
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 at the address given below
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 November 21, 2012 until before 10:00 a.m. of December 12,
2012 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 Five Thousand Pesos
(Php5,000.00).
It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine
Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website
of the Department of Public Works & Highways. However, Bidders shall
pay the nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the
submission of bids.
The Department of Public Works & Highways will hold a Pre-Bid Conference
onNovember28,2012,10:00a.m.attheCentralProcurementOffce,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
December 12, 2012. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in
any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 18.
CentralProcurementOffce(CPO),FunctionRoom
5th Floor DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,
Manila
Bid Opening shall be on December 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central
Procurement Offce-Function Room, 5th Floor, DPWH Bldg., Bonifacio
Drive, Port Area, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders
representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted.
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. RIPO, JR.
Assistant Secretary for Luzon Operations
Chairman, BAC for Goods
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Kasambahay bill settled
IN BRIEF
Immigration bans three more xers from bureau
4 killed in Iloilo mishap
FOUR people were killed while seven
others were injured when a six-wheeler
cargo truck lost its brake and turned
turtle at the busy thoroughfare in Iloilo
Monday.
Western Visayas police director,
Chief Supt. Agrimero Cruz Jr., said the
incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. of
Monday along a road in Barotoc Viejo,
Iloilo province.
The fatalities were identied as Raul
dela Cruz, 45; Franklin Jamillarin, 18;
Jose Peaorida and Richard Consumo
Jr. The The injured were Delmar Al-
lanza, 19; Jonil dela Cruz, 19; Rolando
Doquila, 45; Frankee Jamelarin, 16;
Tito Basios; Jonel Casipi, 16 and Joey
Casipe, police reports said. Francisco
Tuyay
American in drug raps
DRUG enforcers arrested an American
and seized an estimated P50 million
worth of illegal drugs following a raid on
his apartment in Makati City Tuesday.
Initial reports identied the American
as Ryan Hill, 32, who was temporarily
residing at Unit 10-M of the Columns
Tower in Makati City.
Chief Insp. Roque Merdiya of the
polices Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Op-
eration Task Force said a kilo of metam-
pethamine hydrochloride, or shabu,
was seized from Hills apartment in an
operation that was conducted to conrm
reports that he was supplying shabu to
prominent families.
Merdiya said another nine kilos of
shabu was also seized from Hills Mit-
subishi Pajero which bore a government
license plate registered under the Na-
tional Power Corp. Francisco Tuyay
Comedians wife indicted
THE Quezon City Prosecutors Ofce
has found probable cause to indict
the estranged wife of comedian Jose
Manalo for 20 counts of violation of the
Anti-Bouncing Check Act.
Assistant City Prosecutor Raniel Cruz
recommended the ling of the charges
against Analyn Manalo, who allegedly
issued unfunded checks to pay for jew-
elry she bought from a certain Manuel
Ayala. The prosecutor recommended a
bail of P86,000. Rio N. Araja
Romero
les suit
vs judge
Vehicle auction readied
Taxman arrested for mulcting company
AN administrative complaint
has been led against a judge
of the Manila Regional Trial
Court for her supposedly bi-
ased and erroneous han-
dling of the case involving the
dispute over the Manila Har-
bour Centre Industrial Park in
Tondo, Manila.
Crescencio Nembres, law-
yer of RII Builders Inc. owned
by businessman Reghis Rome-
ro, complained that Judge Ly-
liha Abella Aquino of Branch
24 knowingly rendered an
unjust interlocutory order or
judgment, gross ignorance of
the law, bad faith and gross
impartiality in violation of the
Code of Judicial Ethics and the
Anti-Graft and Corrupt Prac-
tices Act.
Nembres said Aquino went
beyond the legal issues of the
case when she ordered the Ma-
nila Harbour Centre Industrial
Park Association Inc. to take
over the management of the
Harbour Centre from Manila
Harbour Centre Development
and Management Corp., the
sitting group of locators.
The case stemmed from an
order of the Manila Judge An-
tonio Eugenio, dated August
3, 2010, which ordered RII
Builders Inc., as the developer
of Harbour Centre, to organize
an association within one week
to manage the MHCIP.
In case of failure to orga-
nize, the court ruled the other
locators, the defendants Philip-
pine Foremost Milling Corp.
and Aileen Ongkauko, are au-
thorized to organize their own
association to be named Ma-
nila Harbour Centre Industrial
Park Association.
RII Builders then led
a motion to quash the writ
saying the order had already
been satised as it had al-
ready formed an association
of locators, but RII Build-
ers said it could not use the
name Manila Harbour Centre
Industrial Park Association
because the same is already
being used.
However, Aquino, in the
order dated October 19, 2012,
denied the motion to quash and
directed RII Builders to turn
over immediately all common
areas, utilities, facilities to the
Manila Harbour Centre In-
dustrial Park Association Inc.
and/or to herein defendants to-
gether with the other business
locators.
Scholarship program. Cornell Club of the Philippines president and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin FM Romualdez (2nd from
left) shakes hands with Visayas State University president Dr. Jose Bacusmo (right) after they signed a memorandum of agreement
on the donation of P250,000 to cover the cash requirement of the Visayas State University for the implementation of a scholarship
program for Leyte province residents. Looking on are Romualdez fellow Cornell alumni Professor Randy Barker and Raeanna Cran-
bourne. The signing of the agreement was held during centennial celebration of the Cornell Club of the Philippines at the Manila
Golf Club in Makati City. VER S. NOVENO
By Rio N. Araja
THE Metropolitan Manila Devel-
opment Authority has decided to
auction off the vehicles that have
been impounded by the agency
because of the cost of maintaining
its impounding yards at Pasig and
Quezon Cities.
Chairman Francis Tolentino said
Metro Manilas 17 mayors approved
the proposal to sell to the public the
unredeemed vehicles that are still
impounded the MMDA yards at Ul-
tra 1 and Ultra 2 in Pasig City and
White Plains in Quezon City.
The government is spending too
much money in the maintenance of
the jampacked impounding yards for
vehicles towed away since 2005,
Tolentino said. We even have to
light up the yards at night.
The proposal was contained in a
resolution that the mayors approved
during the last regular meeting of the
Metro Manila Council, which is the
MMDAs policy-making body.
The maintenance and custody
of unredeemed vehicles have been
causing unnecessary expenses to
the MMDA, hence the Metro Ma-
nila Council recognizes the need to
dispose these vehicles in order to re-
cover said expenses, the MMDAs
proposed resolution read.
Tolentino said the owners of the
unredeemed impounded vehicles
will be given a written notice through
registered mail with a return card so
that he can redeem the vehicle by
participating in the auction.
The chairman said a committee,
composed of the MMDA assistant
general manager for operations, as-
sistant general manager for nance
and administration and the director
of the legal service will be in charge
of the auction.
Resignation demand. Members of the Department of Agrarian Reform Employees Associa-
tion at carry a cofn to demand the resignation of Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio De los Reyes.
MANNY PALMERO
By Maricel V. Cruz and
Macon Ramos-Araneta
THE congressional bicameral
conference committee on Tues-
day night reconciled conict-
ing provisions of the proposed
Domestic Workers Act, or the
Kasambahay Bill, bringing the
measure a step closer to being
enacted into law.
Members of the bicameral committee agreed
to set maids minimum monthly wage at no less
than P2,500 a month for those employed in the Na-
tional Capital Region; P2,000 a month for those in
chartered cities and rst-class municipalities; and
P1,500 a month for those employed in other mu-
nicipalities.
The House panel consisted of Aurora Rep. Edgar-
do Angara, Northern Samar Rep. Emil Ong, Cagayan
Rep. Juan Ponce Enrile Jr., Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus
Rodriguez, Valenzuela Rep. Magtanggol Gunigundo,
Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman
and Zambales Rep. Ma. Milagros Magsaysay.
On the other hand, the Senate was represented
by Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Loren Legarda, Pia
Cayetano, Bong Revilla Jr. and Lito Lapid.
The lawmakers hope to ratify the measures nal
version within the week or early next week and send
the bill to Malacanang for the Presidents signature.
After one year from its effectivity, the bill re-
quires the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productiv-
ity Boards to review and adjust the minimum wage
rates of maids as needed.
Aside from pay standardization, the bicameral
conference committee report also provided that
domestic workers will be entitled to other social
benets provided under existing laws, like Social
Security System, Philhealth and Pag-Ibig Fund.
Premium payments will be shouldered by em-
ployers if the helpers receive a monthly salary be-
low P5,000.
If the salary is P5,000 and above, payment of
SSS and Pag-ibig contributions will be shared by
both the employer and helper, while Philhealth
premiums will still be paid in full by the employer,
the reconciled bill stated.
The reconciled bill also entitles domestic work-
ers who have rendered at least one year of service
to an annual service incentive leave of ve days
with pay, as well as 13th month pay.
Furthermore, employers are prohibited from
placing their helpers under debt bondage, as well
as from hiring minors below 15 years.
They must also allow their helpers to nish ba-
sic education and access higher education, tech-
nical and vocational training, or other alternative
learning systems.
The City Government of Makati, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites suppliers/manufacturers/distributors/contractors to
apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder projects:
NO. NAME OF PROJECT AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION LOCATION APPROvED BuDgET
1 Preventive Maintenance of Audio Video Equipment for Media Center of University of
Makati for one (1) year
GSD P4,390,228.13
2 Operation and Preventive Maintenance of Sewerage Treatment Plant at Ospital ng
Makati for one (1) year
GSD P2,705,472.00
3 Roll-up Blinds (Sunscreen Blinds) for installation at University of Makati Administrative
and Academic Building
UMAK P5,825,092.00
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 non-discretionary pass/fail criteria.
Post-Qualifcation 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-Qualifcation 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 SCHEDuLE
1. Pre-Bidding Conference at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor November 29, 2012 (02:00 P.M.)
2. Opening of Bids at BAC Conference Room, 9th Floor December 13, 2012 (02:00 P.M.)
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
(Procuring Entity)
bidders for 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.
Chairperson

Bids and Awards Committee
J.P. Rizal St. corner F. Zobel St., Makati City
Tel. No. 870-1000 Fax No. 899-8988
www.makati.gov.ph
INvITATION TO BID
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
LuNgSOD Ng MAKATI
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
A REVENUE revenue ofcer of the Bureau
of Internal Revenue was arrested for extor-
tion by agents of the National Bureau of In-
vestigation during an entrapment operation
last week in Caloocan City, it was reported
yesterday.
NBI Director Nonnatus Caesar Rojas
identied the suspect as Thelma Binuya, 53,
Revenue Ofcer I, assigned to BIR Revenue
Region No. 5, Revenue District Ofce No. 27
in Caloocan City, and a resident of Calumpit,
Bulacan.
She was slapped with charges of rob-
bery/extortion and violation of the Anti-
Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and was
brought to the Caloocan City Prosecutor
for inquest last Nov. 17.
The suspect was apprehended based on
a complaint last Nov. 9 led by Joselito Ra-
mos, president and general manager of Sinu-
soidal Electrical Support Inc.
The suspect allegedly demanded money
from the rm in exchange for the approval
of its request to settles its tax liabilities on an
installment basis.
The company initially got a preliminary
collection letter from BIR revenue district of-
cer Albino M. Galanza about the companys
P2,408,703.91 tax liability for 2006.
The companys auditor Gerardo Espino
then asked Galanza if they can avail of a
compromise settlement under Revenue Reg-
ulation 30-2002 which would have allowed
the company to pay only 40 percent of the
assessed tax liability.
Espino also informed Galanza that they
would like to pay on installment over 18
months.
Galanza then instructed Espino to talk
with Binuya since the case had already been
forwarded to the tax agencys collection de-
partment.
After assuring Espino that their request
will be approved, Binuya then made an as-
sessment in the amount of P541,186.60, but
Binuya allegedly demanded an additional
P100,000 so that she would help to have the
request approved. Macon Ramos-Araneta
By Vito Barcelo
THE Bureau of Immigration has banned
three alleged xers from entering its main
building in Intramuros, Manila after they
were caught facilitating the documents
of foreigners without authority from the
agencys management.
BI Commissioner Ricardo David Jr.
issued the order banning two men and a
woman from the bureaus premises after
personnel from the bureaus civil security
unit reported that the said individuals were
transacting business for foreign clients.
David said the three individuals were
engaged in xing as they were not accred-
ited by the BI to transact in the bureau.
Fixers have virtually disappeared from
the BI since David became immigration
chief in March last year when he urged
foreigners to personally appear at the bu-
reau to le their visa applications, instead
of engaging the services of xers.
As a result of the BIs intensied anti-x-
ing campaign, David has already dismissed
from the service scores of BI employees
who were subjects of complaints for receiv-
ing money from foreigners in return for fa-
cilitating the processing of their documents.
In the case of an expatriate, a bona de
employee of the company where the alien
is employed may transact on his behalf or
his direct dependents, provided that he has
issued a special power of attorney.
David identied two of the xers as
Macario Magdael and Ruby Magdael,
a couple from Caloocan City who were
accosted by the CSU personnel for hav-
ing eight Korean passports in their pos-
session.
The couple, when interviewed, could
not present any SPA to process the travel
documents of the Koreans.
The other person was identied as Pio
Todoc Rodolfo Jr., a Filipino-Chinese
businessman from Sta. Cruz, Manila, who
was accosted by guards while transacting
at the bureaus visa extension section.
Invitation to Bid for Four (4) Lots Two-Year Service Contracts for Various
Canteen Concessionaires for Midas Satellite Casino, Madison Square Slot
Machine Arcade, Softel Satellite Casino and Slot Machine Arcade and
Networld Mini Casino under ITB No. 11-149-2012HER. (re-bidding)
Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corporation
A Sure Bet for Progress in Gaming, Entertainment and Nation Building
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is inviting all interested bidders in its
forthcoming public bidding for Four (4) Lots Two-Year Service Contracts for Various Canteen Concessionaires
for Midas Satellite Casino, Madison Square Slot Machine Arcade, Softel Satellite Casino and Slot Machine
Arcade and Networld Mini Casino under ITB No. 11-149-2012HER. (Re-bidding)
Qualifcations
1. The service provider must provide at least three (3) to fve (5) personnel per shift in canteen
operations depending on the number of meals to be prepared/served and is applicable for
corporate set-up.
The canteen personnel shall be deployed as follows:
a) chef/cooks;
b) nutritionist;
c) counter servers;
d) dish washers/busboy;
e) cleaners/helpers.
2. The service must ensure that all personnel observe the proper uniform standards when assigned
to their respective stations throughout the service to include, but not limited to the following:
a) aprons;
b) headdress/hair caps;
c) gloves
3. The personnel must be well mannered, courteous, polite, effcient and display professional skills
in dealing with customers.
4. The personnel must have good personal hygiene, especially, (i) clean and well trimmed fnger
nails without nail polish; (ii) hair should be neat and tidy, and (iii) open wounds should be properly
dressed.
5. The service provider shall exercise prompt delivery of service during the determined time for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
6. The personnel must observe the practice of clean as you go policy.
7. Health / sanitary permit / clearance is required to all personnel.
Food Handling
1. Usage of gloves must be observed at all time (gloves for dry/raw food must not be used to serve
wet/cooked food)
2. Proper hand washing should be observed at all times.
3. Chopping boards must not be used interchangeable for raw and cooked foods.
4. Wooden chopping boards should not be used.
5. If food will be cooked in a different location, the service provider must transport food in a warmer
that is tightly covered at least thirty (30) minutes before service.
6. Salads that are prepared in advance must be properly stored and transported in a cold temperature.
7. Heating of food must be available upon request of the customer.
8. Utensils must be sterilized always.
Menu Cycle
1. The menu should consist of varied selections from vegetables, fruits, pork, beef, chicken, fsh
and seafood.
2. Desserts should always be available.
3. Different methods of cooking should be used everyday in the preparation of meals to provide
choices. (broiled + baked + steamed) or (fried + boiled + sauted) or (grilled + boiled + baked).
4. Foods with compatible or varied favors should be offered (e.g. adobo and sinigang; paksiw and
fried; stew and grilled).
5. Two or more foods with strong favors should be avoided in the same meal.
6. Salty food choices should not be present in the same meal schedule.
7. Portion control in serving of viands must be observed and standardized.
8. Actual food served must be compliant with the menu approved.
9. A one-month advance menu must be submitted to the Food Committee for approval.
10. Fat portions in meat should be trimmed.
11. Processed food should be limited to not more than three (3) times per week.
Actual Food Delivery
1. Food served in the counter must not appear too oily, dry or soaked in its own fat.
2. Hot food should be served hot at 140
o
F; cold food should be served cold at least 40
o
F.
3. Avoid food contamination.
4. Food arrangement should be attractive and garnished.
5. Texture and consistency should be observed accordingly.
Provision of healthy meals
1. The service provider shall have interest and commitment to service pre-ordered healthy meals.
Healthy meals are defned as: A healthy diet is complete with all essential nutrients needed to
perform daily activities and is balanced in terms of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and mineral
distribution. Healthy meals help support the goal of gradually changing to a healthy diet and a
healthy lifestyle.
2. The service provider shall agree to prepare the healthy meal according to the approved budget
for employees.
Approved Budget: For two
(2) years
Lot 1 Midas Satellite Casino P 33,184,800.00
Lot 2 Madison Square Slot Machine Arcade 4,197,600.00
Lot 3 Softel Satellite Casino and Slot Machine Arcade 12,751,200.00
Lot 4 Networld Mini Casino 3,484,800.00
TOTAL P 53,618,400.00
Source of Fund: 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), 2nd Floor PAGCOR House, 1330 Roxas Blvd., Ermita,
Manila, Tel. No. 526-0573.
Bidders should have completed, within the last three (3) before 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 a non-discretionary pass/fail criterion as specifed in the Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) of RepublicAct (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement ReformAct.
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-Qualifcation 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 Schedule
1. Issuance of Bid Documents Nov. 21, 2012 (Wed) to Dec. 05, 2012 (Wed)
2. Pre-Bid Conference Nov. 23, 2012 (Fri) (10:00 a.m.)
3. Deadline for Submission of Bids Dec. 05, 2012 (Wednesday) (10:00 a.m.)
4. Opening of Bids Dec. 05, 2012 (Wed) (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 BBAC Secretariat, Procurement Section (PS), Casino Filipino Heritage, upon payment of
a non-refundable bidding fee of:
Lot 1 Midas Satellite Casino P25,000.00
Lot 2 Madison Square Slot Machine Arcade 5,000.00
Lot 3 Softel Satellite Casino and Slot Machine Arcade 10,000.00
Lot 4 Networld Mini Casino 5,000.00
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 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; however, only those bidders who have purchased the Bidding Documents
and presented the PAGCOR Offcial Receipt as proof of payment, may participate in the discussion
at the said conference or submit written queries or clarifcations. Prospective bidders should present
to PAGCORs Cashier at the 3rd Floor, Casino Filipino Heritage, The Heritage Hotel, EDSA Extension
corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City either the Bidding Fee Slip which may be secured from the BBAC
Secretariat, Procurement Section, Casino Filipino Heritage 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 Engr. Delio N. Magsumbol, Jr., Chairman, Branch Bids and Awards
Committee (BBAC), Casino Filipino Heritage, The Heritage Hotel, Roxas Boulevard corner EDSAExtension,
Pasay City; Telephone Nos. (DL) 854-7343; (TL) 854-8751 52 / 61 62 local 211; 854-8888 Local 7580;
Fax No. 854-8693.
(SGD) ENGR. DELIO N. MAGSUMBOL, JR.
Chairman, Branch Bids and Awards Committee
Casino Filipino Heritage
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORkS AND HIGHWAYS
Offce of the District Engineer
LA UNION FIRST ENGINEERING DISTRICT
Lingsat, San Fernando City
November 19, 2012
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
Invitation to Bid for
Construction of Multi-Purpose Building within the
First District of La Union (Clustered)
The Department of Public Works and Highways, La Union First Engineering
District, through the Priority Development Assistance Fund of Hon. Victor F.
Ortega, Representative, First District of La Union intends to apply the sum
of Five Million Three Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Five Hundred Pesos
(P5,395,500.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments
under the contract for Construction of Multi-Purpose Building within the First
District of La Union (Clustered). Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be
automatically rejected at bid opening.
The Department of Public Works and Highways La Union First Engineering District
now invites bids for the Construction of Multi-Purpose Building within the First
District of La Union (Clustered). Completion of the Works is 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. Instructions to Bidders.
Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using
nondiscretionary pass/fail criterion as specifed in the Implementing Rules and
Regulations (lRR) 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 fve percent
(75%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.
Interested bidders may obtain further information from Department of Public Works
and Highways La Union First Engineering District 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 nonrefundable fee for the Bidding
Documents in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00). 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
that the submission of their bids.
In the case of National Government Agencies, the General Appropriations Act
and/or continuing appropriations; in the case of GOCCs, GFls, and SUCs, the
Corporate Budget for the contract approved by the governing Boards; in the case
of LGUs, the Budget for the contract approved by the respective Sanggunian.
(Section 5(a), RA 9184)
A brief description of the scope of Works should be provided, including quantities,
location of project, and other information necessary to enable potential bidders to
decide whether or not to respond to the invitation.
will hold a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 A.M. on December 4, 2012
Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 Noon, December
18, 2012 at the DPWH La Union First Engineering District, Lingsat, City of San
Fernando, La Union. 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.
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all 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.
Approved by:
(Sgd.) ISABELO V. LOPEZ, JR.
BAC Chairman
DPWH La Union First Engineering District
Lingsat, City of San Fernando, La Union
Fax. No./ Tel. No. 072-700-2938
Noted:
(Sgd.) ELPIDIO C. PARAGAS
District Engineer
A9 Sports Riera U. Mallari, Editor
ManilaStandardToday
sports_mstandard@yahoo.com
POC rst vice president Man-
ny Lopez pointed this out yes-
terday, warning that the state of
the countrys sports stands to re-
main stagnant unless the NSAs
are given full autonomy to run
their organizations.
It is the NSA that is responsi-
ble for its activities including the
performance of its athletes and ac-
countable also for the results of and
the returns on the PSC nancial as-
sistance given to them, said Lopez.
Lopez is seeking the same post
again during the POC election on
Nov. 30 under a group batting for
massive reforms and changes in
the countrys Olympic body.
With Lopez in the group are
weightliftings Monico Puen-
tevella, who is running for the
chairmanship, cyclings Bambol
Tolentino (for second vice presi-
dent), squashs Romy Ribano (for
treasurer), golfs Jun Galindez
(for auditor), and fencings law-
yer Toto Africa, volleyballs Ge-
ner Dungo, and baseballs Hector
Navasero (for board members).
At the head of other group
is the third term-seeking Jose
Peping Cojuangco, who will be
challenged by Go Teng Kok of
the Philippine Amateur Track and
Field Association.
With Cojuangco are triathlons
Tom Carrasco (for chairman), soft
tenniss Jeff Tamayao (for 2nd
vice president), karatedos Joey
Romasanta (1st vice president),
wushus Julian Camacho (treas-
urer), chess Prospero Pichay (au-
ditor), with Cynthia Carreon of
gymnastics, Jonnie Go of canoe-
kayak, Dave Carter of judo and
Ernesto Echauz seeking seats in
the POC executive board.
According to Lopez, respect
for NSA is one of the four sa-
lient concerns that their group
intends to prioritize if given
a chance to get into the POC,
whose tattered leadership had
been grossly blamed for the
countrys string of debacles in
international competitions.
Lopez: Respect NSA autonomy
THE Philippine Olympic Committee
exists because of the national sports as-
sociations and not the other way around,
hence the autonomy of the NSAs should
be respected in earnest.
IN BRIEF
Ardina, Agojo sputter
Down Under
DOTTIE Ardina failed to sustain a ne start
and hobbled in a grueling two-round stint
Monday, carding a 75 and 73 and falling
by 11 strokes behind titleholder Minjee Lee
after three rounds of the Elvie Whitesides
Golf Championship at the par-73 Royal
Hobart Golf Club in Hobart, Tasmania.
Ardina, who shot a two-under 71 in the
rst round to tie Lee and trail Aussie bet
Jamie Dougan by just one, struggled on
the greens in the morning round, missing
a couple of short par putts and turning in a
two-over 75 with Lee storming to the lead
with a 68.
Back in afternoon play, the top ICTSI-The
Country Club bet, coming off a title romp
in Penang, Malaysia two weeks ago, settled
down a bit but still couldnt sink the putts,
nishing with an even par for a 54-hole ag-
gregate of even par 219 for solo fourth.
Balls airs UEFA league
TWO days of pure football action will be
witnessed on Balls Channel as it airs the
Union of European Football Associations
Matchday 5 on Nov. 21 and 22.
Watch for UEFA Champions League
winners Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real
Madrid and Chelsea as they try to claim the
Cup once again. Also playing for the title
are high caliber clubs Spartak Moscow,
Juventus, Zenit, Malaga, Manchester City,
Dynamo Kiev and PSG.
Watch these matches on Balls Channel:
Playing on Nov. 21 are the teams Spartak
Moscow vs Barcelona at 1 a.m., Valencia vs
Bayern Munich at 3:30 a.m., and Juventus
vs Chelsea at 5:30 a.m. Playing on Nov. 22
(Thursday) are Zenit vs Malaga at 1 a.m.,
Manchester City vs Real Madrid at 3:30 a.m.
and Dynamo Kiev vs PSG at 5:30 a.m. All the
action leads up the dramatic Final which will
take place at the historic Wembley Stadium in
London in May 2013.
The UEFA Champions League Matchday
5 will be aired on Balls Channel (SkyCable
Ch. 34) this Nov. 21 and 22. Always tune in
to Balls and be updated with the biggest hap-
penings in the world of sports. Balls channel
is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable
Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality
cable operators nationwide. Balls Channel is
also available on Destiny Cable channel 36.
For more updates, visit www.ballschannel.
tv, like their ofcial page on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/BallsChannel and fol-
low @ballschannel on Twitter.
ORGANIZERS of the Condura Skyway Mar-
athon: Run for the Mangroves expect a bigger
staging for its next edition in February next
year with 2,500 runners projected in the long-
busting 42k distance.
So far, after only three days of registration,
1,000 runners have already registered for the
42k. We expect 2,500 full marathoners overall,
so this will be one of the largest full marathon
events in the country, said Ton Concepcion,
chief organizing ofcer of Skyway Marathon
during yesterdays Philippine Sportswriters
Association Forum at Shakeys Malate.
Concepcion said the entire eld in the event,
set Feb. 3, will be limited to 13,000 runners
overall, who will try to conquer the Skyway
and build a mangrove forest in the 42K, 21K,
and 10K races as well as the new 6K and 3.8K
distances, which replace the previous 5K and
3K runs, respectively.
Were looking at 13,000 runners and the in-
teresting thing is, we expect to continue the trend
of seeing more participants in the longer distanc-
es, the 21K and 42K, than the previous editions,
he said when he graced the forum along with run-
ning ambassador Patrick Concepcion, Philippine
Tropical Forest Conservation Foundations An
Rubenecia, race director Neville Manaois, and
Asicsrepresentative Baby Lorenzo.
Registration is ongoing until Dec. 23, at the
Asics Registration Center in Greenbelt 3 Ayala
Mall in Makati City.
The Condura Skyway Marathon, Run for the
Mangroves 2013, co-title sponsored by Skyway
and presented by sports apparel and shoe sponsor
Asics, hydration partners 100 Plus and Summit
Water and venue sponsor Filinvest City, will also
serve as the kickoff of next years running events.
Condura Skyway Marathon set
THE oldest and largest such
group in the country, the Metro-
politan Association of Race Horse
Owners, kicked off yesterday the
17th running of its agship racing
event at Santa Ana Park.
Dubbed MARHO Daisy-sie-
te, the event celebrates one of the
most thrilling sports in the world,
pitting a human-and-horse duo
against other tandems using speed
and strategy to eke out a victory.
Around 30 or more trophy races
will be scattered throughout this
raceweek, from Tuesday to Sunday,
with the six championship victories
capping the event on Sunday.
Here are the lineups of the six
major races as of presstime (sub-
ject to change due to scratches),
all backed by their usual sponsors:
Santa Ana Park Sprint (1,000
meters): Aristeo Puyats Water-
shed, 55 kgs., jockey Rodeo Fer-
nandez; Jeci A. Lapuss Brother
Barack, 57, Rey-ann Camaero;
Francis G. Lims Yes Yes Yes, 57,
Val Dilema; Herminio Esguerras
Mr. Tatler, 57, Patty Dilema;
Esguerras Divisoria, 57, Jesse
Guce; Leandro M. Navals Fierce
and Fiery, 55, Daniel Camaero.
Philippine Racing Commission
Juvenile Fillies (1,600 meters, all
carrying 54 kgs.): Esguerras Hum-
ble Submission, Fernando Raquel
Jr.; Esguerras Super Whaaa,
Patty Dilema; Joseph Dyhengcos
Eurasian, Jeffril Zarate; Benhur
Abaloss Cats Silver, Jonathan
Hernandez; Leonardo Javier Jr.,
Congregation, Antonio Alcasid Jr.;
Sixto Esquivias IVs Ballet Flats,
Daniel Camaero; Esquiviass Ni-
agara Boogie, Jeffrey Bacaycay;
Sta. Clara Stockfarms Balbonic,
Val Dilema; Wilbert Tans Grand
Strikes Girl, John Paulo Guce; Ru-
ben Viratas Leonidez Might, Mark
Alvarez; Antonio Tans Five Star,
Jesse Guce.
Philracom Juvenile Colts
(1,600 meters, all 54 kgs.): MC
Hablass Modern Love, Ernesto
Reyes; Dyhengcos Hot and
Spicy, Zarate; Ruben Dimacuhas
Be Humble, Alvarez; Abaloss
Bumpy Ride, Kelvin Abobo;
Esquiviass Boss Jaden, Her-
nandez; Wilbert Tans Strikers
Symbol, Christopher Garganta;
SC Stockfarms Spinning Ridge,
Val Dilema; Esguerras Jalap-
enio, Jesse Guce.
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Ofce Filly Mile (all 54 kgs.): Di-
macuhas Advance Notice, Abo-
bo; Esguerras Isla Verde, Jesse
Guce; Esguerras Sea Princess,
Patty Dilema; Esquiviass Cheese
Blanca, Bacaycay; Ramon Bagats-
ing Jr.s Jahan, Hernandez; Marvin
Loui Villaseors Miss Malapia,
Alvarez; Harry Aguiloss Cats Dia-
mond, Armando Villegas.
San Miguel Beer Colt Mile (all
56 kgs.): Lims Yes Im The One,
Patty Dilema; Lamberto Alm-
eda Jr.s Golden Empire, Gar-
ganta; Esguerras Purple Ribbon,
Raquel; Felizardo SEvilla Jr.s
Penrith, Zarate; Abalos Hagdang
Bato, Hernandez.
San Miguel Beer-MARHO
Classic (2,000 meters): Lapuss
Carriedo, 57, Hernandez; Sevillas
Prime Rate, 55, Alvarez; Antonio
Tan Jr.s Native Land, 57, Jesse
Guce; Abaloss Barkley, 57, Abobo;
SC Stockfarms Lord of War, 57,
Val Dilema; Dyhengcos Darleb,
57, Zarate; Villaseors Gastam-
bide, 57, John Paulo Guce.
MARHO Chairman Mayor
Leonardo Javier Jr. thanked all the
major sponsors and auxiliary sup-
porters Waterfront Hotel and Ca-
sino, Solaire Resort and Casino,
Norkis Trading, Andoks Lechon
Manok, Jade Bros. Freight, FR
Sevilla Industrial Corp; ESICOR
Corp; Crystal Shipping, Inc., Ci-
ara Marie Foundation, and Casino
Filipino. All have special trophy
races named in their honor.
We are very much gratied,
said Javier, at the warm response
by the participants and the strong
support of all our sponsors who
have made the MARHO Daisy-
siete possible.
MARHO President Eric Tagle
invited all racing fans to watch the
event. This is a much-awaited an-
nual festival, he said, and MARHO
officials and members are happy to
present it to the racing public.
* * *
Email: jennyo@live.com, Blog:
http://jennyo.net, Facebook: Gogirl
Racing, Twitter: @jennyortuoste
JENNY
ORTUOSTE
THE HOARSE WHISPERER
MARHO Daisy-siete Week
Kayak champs. Anilao, Batangas-based national windsurfers Rendell Magimanlak and
Harold Madrigal ruled the 36K Kayak Marathon, one of the highlight events in the recent
three-day Zambales Multi Sports Festival. The champion team received their prizes from
Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. Shown with Madrigal, Magimanlak and Gov. Ebdane
are the events organizers and ofcials.
Condura Skyway
Marathon organizer
Ton Concepcion
(center), and Patrick
Concepcion (second
from left), Condura
Skyway ambassador,
pose with (from
left) Au Rubenecia
of Tropical Forest
Conservation
Foundation, Baby
Lorenzo, Asics
marketing manager,
and race director
Neville Jay Manaois.
Sports
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Manila Standard TODAY
WEDNESDAY
A10
So to represent PH in Kazan Universiade
ITS nal.
GM Wesley So will represent the country in
the 27th Summer Universiade scheduled July 6
to 17 in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
Im looking forward to playing in the
27th Summer Universiade for the rst time
and represent the country again, said So
in an e-mailed message from Webster Uni-
versity in St. Louis, Missouri, where he is
currently enrolled as a freshman student.
So, now a member of the Magnicent
8 of SPICE, said no less than four-time
womens world champion Susan Polgar has
given him the green light to play and repre-
sent the country in the Kazan Universiade.
Federation of School Sports Association
of the Philippines president David Ong and
Philippine delegation chef de mission Anto-
nio Tiu welcomed the addition of So to the
Philippine delegation to the Universiade.
Its a big honor for all of us. His entry
is a tremendous boost to the Philippine del-
egation, said Ong when informed about
Sos decision to represent the country in the
biennial competition dubbed as the Olym-
pics of university athletes.
Sos formal conrmation came after the
country, thru FESSAP, was ofcially ad-
mitted by the Federation Internationale du
Sport Universitaire as one of the partici-
pating countries in the Universiade.
The admission was relayed in a formal
communication sent to FESSAP by
FISU from its headquarters in Lausanne,
Switzerland.
In Kazan, So is expected to play against
the worlds leading university players.
Being a world power in chess, Russia is
expected to eld its best university players
in Kazan, said Ong.
A FESSAP ofcial said host countries
in the Universiade usually do everything
to excel in sports where they are tradi-
tionally strong.
This was evident during the 2011 Shen-
zhen Universiade where GM Li Chao of
China topped the chess competition.
In Kazan, the Philippines will participate
in at least 11 sports10 compulsory and
one optionalin the two-week sports and
cultural festival.
The 11 sports to be participated in by
the Filipinos are athletics, archery, bad-
minton, basketball, beach volleyball, chess,
fencing, swimming, table tennis, tennis and
weightlifting.
Last year, the Philippines brought home
a silver medal in taekwondo courtesy of
Samuel Thomas Morrison of Far Eastern
University in Shenzhen, China.
Melindo
next for
Brian, but...
THE World Boxing Organiza-
tion has directed World Boxing
Organization/World Boxing
Association yweight champi-
on Brian Viloria to face No.1-
ranked Milan Melindo in a
mandatory title defense.
ALA Promotions president
Michael Aldeguer told the Ma-
nila Standard that it was decid-
ed at the recent convention that
the winner of the Viloria-Hernan
Marquez ght, which Viloria
won by a rousing 10th-round
technical knockout has to face
No.1 contender Milan Melindo.
We will have to start the
negotiations within 30 days
and by next week we will most
probably send a letter to the
camp of Viloria and see what
their plans are, said Aldeguer.
We have another 90 days to
make the ght happen.
Aldeguer said he doesnt
know what Vilorias plans are,
but the ght has been mandated
by the WBO.
Aldeguer said that while the
clash with Marquez was a hard
ght for Viloria, he fought a
terric ght and has developed
a lot. Hes got the experience
and also the speed and power.
Ronnie Nathanielsz
sports@manilastandardtoday.com sports_mstandard@yahoo.com Riera U. Mallari, Editor
CO TO COACH CARDINALS?
Texters, Mixers
face off for lead
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BASKETBALL Legend Fortunato Co may nd
himself handling the Mapua Cardinals in
the 89th season of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association basketball tournament.
The schools search committee have put Co,
a former Cardinal, in their short list of can-
didates, along with Horacio Lim and Bong
Ramos. The search committee is looking for a
new coach following the resignation of Chito
Victolero. Peter Atencio
These two teams are the
most consistent ones for the
last several seasons and every
time they play each other, the
highest quality of basketball is
expected.
Todays match-up will be no
different as the top two squads
are set to meet once more in the
continuing 2013 PBA Philip-
pine Cup.
The top position will be at
stake when perennial goliaths
Tropang Texters (8-2) and the
Mixers (7-2) clash at 7:30 p.m.
at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The next two teams in the
ladderthird-running Rain or
Shine (7-3) and vastly improv-
ing Meralco (5-4), currently at
fourth, face off at 5:15 p.m. to
open hostilities.
Talk N Text is still the team
on top right now, but San Mig
Coffee is the leagues hottest
team as it will come in enjoying
a ve-game winning streak. The
Mixers are blending just ne
with their deep talent.
Cone is condent heading to
tonights rematch against the
Texters as his wards have all
sorts of condence heading in
especially after mercilessly dis-
patching Barako Bull, 93-83,
last Friday.
Talk N Text is also com-
ing off a comfortable 109-98
By Jeric Lopez

WHEN you talk about clash of the
titans in the Philippine Basketball As-
sociation, one match-up that usually
comes on top of most peoples minds
is the match between Talk N Text and
San Mig Coffee.
Pacman does 12 rounds on mitts
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
FIGHTER of the Decade Manny
Pacquiao did 12 rounds on the
mitts and went through his usual
routine at the Wild Card Gym of
trainer Freddie Roach on Monday.
Strength and conditioning
coach Alex Ariza told the Manila
Standard that it was a normal day
with regular training.
He is getting ready for sparring
tomorrow, said Ariza. Pacquiao
ran the hills this morning and this
afternoon, he did 12 rounds on the
punch-mitts with Freddie, worked
on the double-end ball, speed ball.
Ariza said Pacquiao looked ne
after a minor problem with diar-
rhea last week.
In the meantime, Top Rank pro-
moter Bob Arum said he will be
with Pacquiao tomorrow and will
let Manila Standard know what
he thinks after watching him spar.
He said Mexican promoter
Fernando Beltran informed him
that Marquez was training extra
hard for his upcoming ght and
was in great shape.
Marquez has reportedly ex-
panded his training regimen under
his own strength and condition-
ing coach Angel Heredia, which
includes swimming, doing track
work as well as plyometrics.
Prior to their third ght, Heredia
told correspondent Igor Frank of
examiner.com that Marquez had
trained differently.
In the past, he never did all the
stuff we did like biometric jumps,
exercise his hips and mobility and
all kinds of different drills. We did
not focus on long-distance run-
ning. We did running, but different
methods. You can be big, but also
be fast as long as you get a good
muscular support, said Heredia.
Wikipedia denes plyometrics as
a type of exercise designed to pro-
duce fast and powerful movements.
They are generally used by athletes
to improve performance in sports,
especially those that involve speed,
quickness and power. In addition, it
is possible to nd plyometrics used
in the tness eld, but to a much
lesser degree. Thus, plyometric
exercises use explosive, fast-act-
ing movements to develop muscu-
lar power and to improve overall
speed. In other words, its exercise
that allows muscles to exert maxi-
mum force in the shortest amount
of time possible.
dominance over the Bolts on
the same day.
Its hard to face Talk N Text
coming off a loss, so we played
with a sense of urgency in our
last game for us to gain the
momentum and condence we
need heading to this big game,
said Cone. This is a great op-
portunity for us not only for the
top position but to test ourselves
again against them.
Talk N Text coach Black
is chasing another win for his
squad to have a better chance
of nishing in the top two as the
homestretch of the elimination
round is fast approaching.
Were aiming for the top
two. San Mig Coffee is on our
heels and we need to get as
many wins as we can, said
Black.
Whoever wins between the
Texters and the Mixers will be
on top of the standings, while
the loser will fall to second
place or even third depending
on the outcome of the other
game between the Elasto Paint-
ers and the Bolts.
Tanpoco
survives
Indian foe
MAIKA Jae Tanpoco displayed
grace under pressure and thwart-
ed tough Mahitha Reddy of In-
dia, 6-4, 7-5, yesterday to tow
other Filipino bets into the sec-
ond round of the Phinma Inter-
national Juniors Tennis Cham-
pionships at the Rizal Memorial
Tennis Center yesterday.
The fourth-ranked Tanpoco,
seeking a follow-up to her vic-
tory in Singapore Juniors last
week, broke Reddy once in
the opening frame then pulled
through in a thrilling second set
duel to arrange a Last 16 clash
with Gabriella Taylor of Great
Britain in the girls division.
Taylor showed too much class
in ousting Japanese Miyo Ko-
bayashi, 6-2, 6-2, in the week-long
event sponsored by Technibre
(ofcial ball), Viva (ofcial min-
eral water) and Powerade (ofcial
energy drink) and supported by
the Philippine Sports Commission
and sanctioned by the Philippine
Tennis Association.
Roxanne Resma also went
through some anxious mo-
ments before subduing Nnena
Nadozie of the US, 7-6(4), 6-4,
to set up a clash with No. 5
Plobrung Plipuech of Thailand,
who bundled out Taiwans Han
Chi Chen, 6-2, 6-2.
Marian Capadocia, mean-
while, breezed past Russian
Kristina Pastukhova, 6-1, 6-1,
but will have her hands full against
top seed Sri Vaishnavi Peddi
Reddy of India, who beat Nozomi
Ohya of Japan, 6-3, 6-2.
PSC bares programs
By Ronald O. Reyes
TACLOBAN CityAdmitting that the country has suffered its
worst in the last Southeast Asian Games, Philippine Sports Com-
missioner Jose Luiz Gomez said they have come up with projects
which would make a difference for the next seven to 10 years in the
countrys quest for sporting excellence.
In 2005, we are no. 1 in SEA games, and after that everything
went down. In 2011, we went as low as no. 6. Everyone was saying
walang nagawa ang PSC, palitan na iyan, tanggalin na iyan. Yet in
our case now, why cant we just do something to avoid the same
mistakes, Gomez told Manila Standard, adding their formula
will help Filipino athletes re-gain their lost glory.
Gomez said they are increasing the salary of athletes who will
bring home gold, silver and bronze medals.
For instance, if one will win a gold, weve made the monthly
salary equivalent to P40,000, also on the condition that the player
will devote all his time to training, even taking a leave of absence to
his work or studies. Another P50,000 is also added for his training,
which will be done abroad. This to make sure that the athlete who
wins a gold will continue winning.
Commissioner Gomez said their second project is called prior-
ity sports, wherein they are now looking at those types of sports,
where Filipinos could excel sans height requirement, like boxing,
taekwondo , wushu, wrestling, weightlifting , archery, billiard,
bowling and foundation sports like athletics and swimming.
Judging by our history, these are the kinds of games where Fili-
pino usually win.
Olympic medalist to boost PH gymnastics
By Peter Atencio
JAPANESE Olympic medalist
Yukio Iketani is more than happy
to share the the knowledge and
skills which helped him excel in
the 1988 and 1992 Olympics.
The presence of around 50
coaches from ve provinces
throughout the country inspired
him yesterday at the gymnastics
gym of the Rizal Memorial Sports
Complex in Vito Cruz, Manila.
We have medals in the indi-
vidual all-around. Our training
program is really working well.
So now, we can teach and share
what we have to others for them
to be successful as well, said
Iketani during a press confer-
ence with gymnastics ofcials
and Philippine Olympic Com-
mittee secretary general Steve
Hontiveros.
Iketani, who was with a ve-
member delegation headed
by Japan Olympic Committee
coaching director Takashi Ko-
bayashi, later showed the four
medal medals, which he won in
the 1988 Summer Olympics in
Seoul, and those which he earned
in the 1992 Barcelona Games.
In the 1998 Games, the 42-year-
old Iketani received a bronze med-
al in the oor exercise and in team
all-around. He snared a a silver
medal in the oor exercise and a
bronze medal in team all-around
1992 Summer Olympics.
Iketanis presence came a month
after the Gymnastics Associa-
tion of the Philippines sent young
gymnasts Fortunato Abad, Rey-
land Capellan, Marvin Besa, and
Carlos Yulo to Tokyo to undergo a
monthlong training regimen.
Following the success of the
program, the Japan Gymnastics
Association and the GAP eventu-
ally agreed to form an exchange
program, involving Japanese
coaches, who will be sent to the
Philippines in the future.
These Japanese coaches will
be here to teach local coaches,
and Filipino athletes as well.
In return, Filipino athletes can
be sent to Japan undergo training
as well.
Topscorer. NLEXs Ian Sangalang (left) scores against the token defense of Informatics Arvie Mangahas
in a Philippine Basketball Association D-League Aspirants Cup game won by the Road Warriors, 88-81.
Sangalang topscored for NLEX with 16 points.
So
Business
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Ray S. Eano, Editor business@mst.ph
Roderick T. dela Cruz, Assistant Editor extrastory2000@gmail.com
IN BRIEF
Market hits record, tops 5,500
Banana exports to China rebound
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42
44
46
48
P41.170
CLOSE
HIGH P41.110 LOW P41.180 AVERAGE P41.148
PESO-DOLLAR RATE
Closing NOVEMBER 20, 2012
VOLUME 664.600M
5,500.58
51.03
PSE COMPOSITE INDEX
Closing November 20, 2012
Sales of car importers
rose 18% in 10 months
THE stock market rose to a
new record Tuesday, lifted by
select blue chips, on growing
optimism that the US will
break a budget deadlock and
speculation slowing ination
will increase room for the
central bank to lower interest
rates to spur economic growth.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index surged 51.03
points, or 0.9 percent, to a record 5,500.58. It was
the rst time the index reached or broke through the
5,500-point mark.
Advancers beat decliners, 89 to 76, with 46 issues
unchanged.
The peso, meanwhile, improved to 41.17 against
the US dollar.
The PSEi also reached another record intraday
high of 5,510.00, beating the level of 5,488.92
registered on November 12. The PSEi broke through
new record highs for a total of 26 times this year, the
exchange said.
The stock markets charge to new highs further
validates the strength of the Philippine economy. We
welcome the good news from overseas as a catalyst
of investor condence in the country, said PSE
chief operating ofcer Roel Refran.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cut its benchmark
interest rate to a record-low 3.5 percent in October,
the fourth reduction in 2012. Policy makers next
meet to review borrowing costs on Dec. 13.
Philippine National Bank, a lender owned by
tobacco magnate Lucio Tan that is set to formally
merge with sister Allied Banking Corp., jumped 11.7
percent to P84.10 to lead gainers.
Ayala Land Inc., the biggest property company, rose
2 percent to P23.30, while First Gen Corp., the biggest
power producer, climbed 2.6 percent P23.75.
JG Summit Holdings Inc., the holding company
of retail tycoon John Gokongwei, climbed to a
record on speculation the company will bid for the
casino license held by Kazuo Okada if the Japanese
billionaires permit is revoked.
JG Summit rose 5.25 percent to P37.10, an all-time
high based on prices going back to August 1993. The
stock surged as much as 7.8 percent in early session.
The company is considered a prime suspect to
compete for Okadas casino license, said Rico
Gomez, a fund manager who helps oversee $2.1
billion at Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Interest
in JG Summit is spreading to other gaming plays.
The Philippines is probing bribery allegations against
Okada and may cancel his casino license if the case is
proved, President Benigno Aquinos spokesman Edwin
Lacierda said Monday. Robinsons Land Corp., a unit of
JG Summit, said last month that talks to jointly develop
Okadas Manila casino resort would conclude in the
next few months. With Bloomberg, AP
VEHICLE importers said sales
in the rst 10 months increased
18 percent year-on-year, on
the back of strong demand for
passenger cars.
The Association of Vehicle
Importers and Distributors, a
group of importers led by the
distributor of Korean brand
Hyundai, said members sold
24,004 vehicles in the January-
October period, up from 20,340
units sold a year ago.
Sustained positive economic
outlook continues to bolster
consumer spending as 2012
draws to a close. Moreover, with
the positive sales performance
and recent honors reaped
by Avid members from the
countrys respected car awards
bodies, we expect a steady, if
not brisker, pace for our sales
at yearend, Avid president
Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo said in a
statement.
Agudo said the passenger car
segment posted a 29-percent
growth in sales in the 10-month
period while light commercial
vehicles sales grew by 5
percent. The launch of new
models also provided the extra
boost in sales, especially in the
LCV category.
Julito G. Rada
By Othel V. Campos
BANANA exports to China are
expected to increase by at least
5 percent to 475,650 metric tons
in 2012 from 453,000 in 2011,
despite the trade asco that
affected the entry of shipments
in the middle of the year.
Shipments to China have
already reached 400,000 MT
as of end-September. We are
expecting that this will further
increase given that we still have
one full quarter to ll, Bureau
of Plant Industry director Clarito
Barron said in an interview
Tuesday.
Barron said China would
import a lot of food such as
vegetables and fruits, as it
prepared for the winter season.
The countrys biggest
banana group, the Philippine
Banana Growers and Exporters
Association, said sales peaked
beginning August.
There are more shipments
now and demand is rising.
Although we still experience
the same problems in inspection
from time to time, association
president Steve Antig said.
He said the method of
inspection improved, but
remained a tad slower than
what it was before inspection
problems set in.
Antig said the inspection
process returned to random
selection from the mandatory
checking of 32 to 40 boxes of
Cavendish bananas, after pests
were found in several shipments
in April 2012.
The Agriculture Department
successfully negotiated to lift
the mandatory inspection after
explaining in writing that the
pests found in the shipments were
not scale insects but mealy bugs.
China is the second-largest
market for fresh Cavendish
bananas after Japan.
Meanwhile, local banana
exporters said they would
export to mainland US about
3,000 metric tons of Philippine
highland Cavendish bananas in
December.
By Julito G. Rada
THE Board of Investments has
granted scal incentives to the
P1 billion worth of fuel storage
facilities and retail station
projects of Jetti Petroleum
Inc.
Jettis projects include two fuel
terminalsthe newly opened
ve million-liter capacity Iloilo
Bulk Terminal in Iloilo City and
the companys biggest yet to be
constructed in Mariveles, Bataan
that has a planned capacity of 62
million liters.
New stations to be
established10 in North Luzon
and 18 in Western Visayasto
complement the two storage
facilities will also enjoy the
same perks.
Our total investments for the
said storage facilities and retail
network expansion could even
go up to P1.2 billion now that
the company plans to put up
more than the number of stations
that we originally presented in
our application with the BoI,
Jetti corporate affairs manager
Leo Bellas said in a statement
Tuesday.
The BoI incentives include
income tax holidays, exemption
from taxes and duties on
equipment to be imported by
Jetti for terminal use and other
perks such as access to bonded
manufacturing or trading
warehouse schemes.
Tourism
backer.
Ginebra San
Miguel Inc.
president
Bernard Marquez
(right) presents
to Tourism
Secretary
Ramon Jimenez
Jr. bottles of
Magnolia
Purewater
featuring images
of Boracay,
Palawan and
Manila on
their label.
The specially-
designed labels,
to be used in
500 ml, 355 ml
and 1-liter PET
bottle formats
distributed
nationwide, are
in support of
Tourisms Its
More Fun in
the Philippines
campaign.
Bond auction raises P9b
THE coupon rate of seven-year Treasury
bonds fell to an all-time low of 3.875 percent
in Tuesdays auction. The rate was down from
the 4.75 percent coupon fetched in the last
auction on Aug. 28.
The government successfully raised P9
billion from the sale of the seven-year T-bonds,
as tenders reached P35.4 billion, or almost four
times the offer.
There is high liquidity and strong
fundamentals after the successful bond
buyback and there is signicant improvement
in governments nances, said Treasurer Lea
De Leon after the auction.
Moodys Investor Service cited the
government, after the announcement of the
results of the tender offer to buy back $1.46
billion from an eligible pool of $17.7 billion
in outstanding foreign currency-denominated
sovereign bond issues.
Moodys said the transaction improved the
sovereigns debt prole by lowering interest
costs, extending average maturities and
mitigating foreign currency risk.
Anna Leah G. Estrada
Real estate boom
THE Philippines is experiencing the best real
estate market in the last 20 years, according
to real estate advisory rm CB Richard Ellis
Philippines.
We are looking at sustained growth and
success. The challenge now is how to cope with
this unprecedented success, CBRE chairman
Rick Santos said in a press brieng in Makati
City Tuesday.
Santos said the phenomenal growth of the
business process outsourcing sector supported
the expansion of the ofce and commercial
space sector.
The Philippines is one of the top BPO
providers in the world, surpassing India in
voice operations and second in non-voice,
Santos said.
He said there remained a lot of room for
expansion in other areas, such as software
and web/graphic development, information
technology and engineering services and
healthcare BPO. Julito G. Rada
Jetti gets
BoI perks
for P1-b
terminals
TRADI NG SUMMARY
SHARES VALUE
FINANCIAL 31,384,129 2,363,418,213.90
INDUSTRIAL 1,393,950,273 1,281,438,759.64
HOLDING FIRMS 1,254,158,416 1,339,837,713.43
PROPERTY 423,030,516 818,383,206.25
SERVICES 282,351,397 760,117,864.10
MINING & OIL 2,374,013,772 265,922,484.28
GRAND TOTAL 5,758,888,503 6,829,118,241.60
FINANCIAL 1,445.10 (up) 29.85
INDUSTRIAL 8,739.29 (up) 32.82
HOLDING FIRMS 4,814.19 (up) 82.03
PROPERTY 2,100.79 (up) 18.79
SERVICES 1,678.02 (down) 9.28
MINING & OIL 18,765.35 (up) 86.87
PSEI 5,500.58 (up) 51.03
All Shares Index 3,611.92 (up) 30.21
Gainers: 89; Losers: 76; Unchanged: 46; Total: 211
National Grid set
to issue P5-b notes
Business
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52 Weeks Previous % Net Foreign
High Low STOCKS Close High Low Close Change Volume Trade/Buying
MST BUSINESS DAILY STOCKS REVIEW
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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FINANCIAL
70.50 46.00 Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. 68.10 68.60 68.10 68.30 0.29 12,985,440 212,295,171.00
77.45 50.00 Bank of PI 85.70 88.50 85.75 88.45 3.21 1,033,550 18,487,253.00
1.82 0.68 Bankard, Inc. 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.00 31,000
595.00 370.00 China Bank 52.80 53.75 52.50 53.70 1.70 112,090 141,911.00
2.20 1.42 BDO Leasing & Fin. Inc. 2.00 2.04 2.04 2.04 2.00 7,000
23.90 13.80 COL Financial 18.60 18.90 18.40 18.40 (1.08) 60,000
20.70 18.50 Eastwest Bank 25.75 25.90 25.65 25.70 (0.19) 1,343,800 (5,836,775.00)
89.00 50.00 First Metro Inv. 87.50 88.00 87.60 88.00 0.57 3,290
3.26 1.91 I-Remit Inc. 2.75 2.83 2.65 2.83 2.91 297,000 (6,040.00)
102.50 60.00 Metrobank 94.00 96.00 94.40 95.00 1.06 5,175,600 (80,128,006.00)
3.06 1.30 Natl Reinsurance Corp. 1.80 1.79 1.78 1.78 (1.11) 205,000
94.50 56.00 Phil Bank of Comm 71.00 71.50 71.50 71.50 0.70 1,500
77.80 41.00 Phil. National Bank 75.30 84.50 77.00 84.10 11.69 7,721,690 37,572,891.50
500.00 210.00 PSE Inc. 377.20 386.00 377.20 384.00 1.80 19,710 345,920.00
45.50 29.45 RCBC À 50.90 52.50 50.85 52.50 3.14 790,060.00 23,597,463.00
155.20 77.00 Security Bank 157.00 162.50 157.20 161.00 2.55 1,026,530 (21,264,951.00)
1100.00 879.00 Sun Life Financial 970.00 990.00 970.00 975.00 0.52 1,820
140.00 58.00 Union Bank 111.50 112.30 110.00 111.00 (0.45) 146,890 (525,768.00)
2.06 1.43 Vantage Equities 2.13 2.16 2.15 2.16 1.41 143,000 (64,800.00)
INDUSTRIAL
35.50 26.50 Aboitiz Power Corp. 34.25 34.90 34.30 34.50 0.73 1,429,600 24,271,880.00
13.58 8.00 Agrinurture Inc. 7.94 7.98 7.60 7.80 (1.76) 74,000 (269,737.00)
1.70 0.97 Alliance Tuna Intl Inc. 2.02 2.06 1.99 2.01 (0.50) 16,385,000 (17,369,130.00)
48.00 25.00 Alphaland Corp. 28.00 28.00 27.95 28.00 0.00 700 5,590.00
1.62 1.08 Alsons Cons. 1.34 1.37 1.34 1.37 2.24 827,000
Asiabest Group 19.00 19.32 19.00 19.00 0.00 300
2.96 2.12 Calapan Venture 4.25 4.50 4.30 4.32 1.65 44,000
2.75 2.30 Chemrez Technologies Inc. 3.00 2.99 2.95 2.99 (0.33) 578,000 712,820.00
9.74 7.41 Cirtek Holdings (Chips) 11.98 11.96 11.70 11.96 (0.17) 5,600
6.41 4.83 Energy Devt. Corp. (EDC) 6.81 6.92 6.80 6.82 0.15 14,007,800 38,499,567.00
7.77 2.80 EEI 8.67 8.78 8.69 8.78 1.27 1,147,800 (7,294,434.00)
3.80 1.00 Euro-Med Lab. 1.82 1.84 1.76 1.80 (1.10) 31,000
25.00 5.80 Federal Chemicals 9.92 9.92 9.90 9.90 (0.20) 7,700
19.40 12.50 First Gen Corp. 23.15 23.80 23.20 23.75 2.59 4,742,700 45,513,060.00
79.30 51.50 First Holdings A 91.20 91.80 90.90 91.20 0.00 422,230 14,429,799.00
27.00 17.50 Ginebra San Miguel Inc. 17.34 18.00 17.34 17.90 3.23 23,400
0.02 0.0110 Greenergy 0.0250 0.0260 0.0240 0.0250 0.00 1,281,200,000 1,193,100.00
13.10 7.80 Holcim Philippines Inc. 13.30 13.60 13.40 13.40 0.75 56,100 482,400.00
6.00 3.80 Integ. Micro-Electronics 4.00 3.98 3.95 3.95 (1.25) 52,000
120.00 80.00 Jollibee Foods Corp. 103.70 105.90 103.70 105.90 2.12 696,550 5,421,234.00
Lafarge Rep 9.74 10.22 9.70 9.72 (0.21) 656,800 3,062,715.00
8.40 1.04 LMG Chemicals 1.99 2.05 2.00 2.00 0.50 56,000
LT Group 13.16 13.30 12.58 13.18 0.15 5,145,900 (309,440.00)
1.90 1.11 Mabuhay Vinyl Corp. 1.54 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.30 8,000
3.20 1.32 Manchester Intl. A 7.40 7.50 6.02 6.13 (17.16) 112,300
3.19 1.08 Manchester Intl. B 7.50 7.18 6.23 6.31 (15.87) 45,000 (6,500.00)
27.45 18.10 Manila Water Co. Inc. 32.15 33.50 32.15 32.15 0.00 3,107,200 (15,363,345.00)
18.10 8.12 Megawide 14.900 15.000 14.800 14.800 (0.67) 365,700 (95,520.00)
280.60 215.00 Mla. Elect. Co À 254.20 260.00 255.00 256.50 0.90 1,113,640 (44,753,118.00)
12.20 7.50 Pancake House Inc. 8.00 8.00 7.60 8.00 0.00 200 800.00
3.65 1.96 Pepsi-Cola Products Phil. 5.50 5.62 5.52 5.58 1.45 5,275,000 (1,957,851.00)
16.00 9.70 Petron Corporation 10.54 10.60 10.38 10.38 (1.52) 3,015,900 (552,972.00)
13.70 10.20 Phinma Corporation 10.50 10.66 10.66 10.66 1.52 300
14.94 8.05 Phoenix Petroleum Phils. 8.84 8.93 8.75 8.93 1.02 402,400 305,093.00
4.42 1.01 RFM Corporation 4.15 4.38 4.15 4.19 0.96 8,112,000 6,372,940.00
3.90 2.01 Roxas Holdings 2.47 2.50 2.47 2.48 0.40 41,000
6.50 2.90 Salcon Power Corp. 4.75 4.80 4.75 4.80 1.05 22,000
34.60 26.50 San Miguel Brewery Inc. 34.00 34.05 34.00 34.00 0.00 60,500
129.20 110.20 San Miguel Corp À 109.00 109.00 108.80 109.00 0.00 223,590 4,971,745.00
2.62 1.25 Seacem 2.08 2.10 2.01 2.07 (0.48) 462,000
2.44 1.73 Splash Corporation 1.75 1.75 1.73 1.74 (0.57) 73,000
0.196 0.112 Swift Foods, Inc. 0.157 0.163 0.156 0.158 0.64 9,180,000 178,540.00
2.88 1.99 TKC Steel Corp. 1.90 2.02 2.00 2.00 5.26 22,000
1.41 0.90 Trans-Asia Oil 1.14 1.15 1.14 1.14 0.00 2,321,000
69.20 37.00 Universal Robina 78.90 79.00 76.55 78.00 (1.14) 2,116,320 7,865,839.00
5.50 1.05 Victorias Milling 1.26 1.32 1.24 1.24 (1.59) 5,750,000 64,000.00
0.77 0.320 Vitarich Corp. 1.04 1.17 1.03 1.12 7.69 12,474,000 (156,090.00)
1.22 0.77 Vulcan Indl. 1.44 1.63 1.44 1.55 7.64 11,836,000 (12,560.00)
HOLDING FIRMS
1.18 0.65 Abacus Cons. À 0.70 0.70 0.69 0.70 0.00 4,131,000 69,000.00
59.90 35.50 Aboitiz Equity 48.75 48.80 48.60 48.75 0.00 704,000 27,554,520.00
0.019 0.014 Alcorn Gold Res. 0.1370 0.1400 0.1290 0.1300 (5.11) 1,178,850,000 730,970.00
13.70 8.00 Alliance Global Inc. 14.98 15.52 15.02 15.28 2.00 21,317,500 32,399,952.00
2.60 1.80 Anglo Holdings A 2.05 2.02 1.99 2.00 (2.44) 8,301,000
5.02 3.00 Anscor À 4.88 4.88 4.82 4.88 0.00 12,000
6.98 0.260 Asia Amalgamated A 4.27 4.12 3.82 3.92 (8.20) 996,000 100,750.00
2.98 1.49 ATN Holdings A 1.35 1.33 1.16 1.25 (7.41) 538,000
4.16 2.30 ATN Holdings B 1.46 1.44 1.30 1.41 (3.42) 227,000 143,200.00
485.20 272.00 Ayala Corp À 455.00 467.80 456.00 465.00 2.20 597,260 67,735,446.00
64.80 30.50 DMCI Holdings 53.20 54.00 53.00 53.80 1.13 751,740 9,264,818.50
4.19 1.03 F&J Prince A 2.79 2.70 2.70 2.70 (3.23) 10,000
5.20 3.30 Filinvest Dev. Corp. 4.50 4.54 4.46 4.50 0.00 203,000
556.00 455.40 GT Capital 570.50 576.00 573.50 574.00 0.61 47,740 12,421,410.00
5.22 2.94 House of Inv. 5.80 5.71 5.69 5.70 (1.72) 206,800
36.20 19.00 JG Summit Holdings 35.25 38.00 32.25 37.10 5.25 4,788,300 77,951,185.00
4.19 2.27 Jolliville Holdings 7.60 7.98 7.16 7.16 (5.79) 74,000
6.21 4.00 Lopez Holdings Corp. 6.31 6.43 6.20 6.21 (1.58) 7,407,500 (15,916,891.00)
1.54 0.61 Lodestar Invt. Holdg.Corp. 1.05 1.06 1.04 1.04 (0.95) 1,365,000 (222,700.00)
0.91 0.300 Mabuhay Holdings À 0.410 0.405 0.400 0.400 (2.44) 260,000
3.82 1.800 Marcventures Hldgs., Inc. 1.89 1.95 1.84 1.85 (2.12) 2,848,000
4.65 2.56 Metro Pacic Inv. Corp. 4.30 4.40 4.32 4.35 1.16 14,601,000 499,750.00
6.24 3.40 Minerales Industrias Corp. 4.90 4.98 4.85 4.98 1.63 177,000
9.66 1.22 MJCI Investments Inc. 5.94 6.02 6.00 6.02 1.35 93,300
0.0770 0.045 Pacica À 0.0460 0.0450 0.0450 0.0450 (2.17) 800,000
2.20 1.20 Prime Media Hldg 1.270 1.240 1.160 1.180 (7.09) 290,000
2.40 1.01 Seafront À 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 0.00 84,000
0.490 0.285 Sinophil Corp. 0.305 0.310 0.310 0.310 1.64 800,000
760.00 450.00 SM Investments Inc. 817.00 836.00 817.00 831.00 1.71 180,750 35,962,365.00
2.71 1.08 Solid Group Inc. 1.87 1.91 1.88 1.88 0.53 169,000
1.57 1.14 South China Res. Inc. 1.11 1.11 1.11 1.11 0.00 100,000
0.420 0.101 Unioil Res. & Hldgs 0.2700 0.2800 0.2650 0.2700 0.00 1,060,000
0.620 0.082 Wellex Industries 0.3200 0.3250 0.3100 0.3150 (1.56) 1,140,000
0.980 0.380 Zeus Holdings 0.355 0.350 0.345 0.345 (2.82) 1,020,000
P R O P E R T Y
48.00 18.00 Anchor Land Holdings Inc. 17.00 17.02 16.90 17.02 0.12 1,000 16,982.00
3.34 1.70 A. Brown Co., Inc. 3.00 3.10 2.95 2.95 (1.67) 236,000
0.83 0.42 Araneta Prop À 0.680 0.680 0.660 0.660 (2.94) 235,000
0.195 0.150 Arthaland Corp. 0.180 0.176 0.176 0.176 (2.22) 10,000 1,760.00
24.15 13.36 Ayala Land `B 22.85 23.35 22.80 23.30 1.97 7,648,700 79,262,170.00
5.62 3.08 Belle Corp. À 5.08 5.14 5.07 5.12 0.79 2,018,500 1,052,895.00
9.00 2.26 Cebu Holdings 4.65 4.65 4.51 4.65 0.00 12,000
5.60 2.00 Cebu Prop. À 5.10 5.10 5.10 5.10 0.00 30,000
5.20 2.20 Cebu Prop. `B 5.10 5.10 5.10 5.10 0.00 44,000
2.85 1.35 Century Property 1.44 1.45 1.43 1.44 0.00 1,654,000 160,650.00
2.91 1.20 City & Land Dev. 2.30 2.30 2.30 2.30 0.00 1,000
1.50 1.05 Cityland Dev. À 1.09 1.10 1.10 1.10 0.92 7,000
0.092 0.060 Crown Equities Inc. 0.073 0.074 0.068 0.074 1.37 470,000 5,440.00
1.11 0.67 Cyber Bay Corp. 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.82 0.00 1,970,000 40,500.00
0.94 0.54 Empire East Land 0.930 0.930 0.910 0.920 (1.08) 16,864,000 1,589,370.00
3.80 2.90 Eton Properties 2.90 2.92 2.91 2.92 0.69 18,000 17,460.00
0.310 0.10 Ever Gotesco 0.365 0.385 0.355 0.360 (1.37) 37,010,000 2,685,600.00
2.74 1.63 Global-Estate 1.84 1.87 1.84 1.87 1.63 7,910,000 1,075,310.00
1.44 0.98 Filinvest Land,Inc. 1.57 1.61 1.56 1.59 1.27 5,962,000 3,483,450.00
2.14 0.65 Interport À 1.21 1.20 1.18 1.18 (2.48) 684,000 (66,130.00)
4.50 1.50 Keppel Properties 2.42 2.12 2.12 2.12 (12.40) 3,000
2.34 1.51 Megaworld Corp. 2.50 2.53 2.47 2.47 (1.20) 69,856,000 55,818,600.00
0.36 0.150 MRC Allied Ind. 0.1630 0.1680 0.1620 0.1630 0.00 4,090,000 (375,680.00)
0.990 0.089 Phil. Estates Corp. 0.7700 0.8000 0.7700 0.7900 2.60 12,450,000 (474,000.00)
0.67 0.41 Phil. Realty À 0.420 0.420 0.410 0.420 0.00 222,770,000
4.33 2.10 Primex Corp. 3.10 3.07 2.90 3.07 (0.97) 69,000
19.94 10.00 Robinsons Land `B 19.10 19.42 19.06 19.26 0.84 2,235,700 26,420,864.00
7.71 2.51 Rockwell 2.90 2.90 2.60 2.70 (6.90) 3,391,000 794,500.00
2.85 1.81 Shang Properties Inc. 2.88 2.87 2.70 2.87 (0.35) 91,000
8.95 6.00 SM Development À 5.94 5.95 5.89 5.94 0.00 1,734,700 (1,522,043.00)
18.20 10.94 SM Prime Holdings 14.48 14.70 14.46 14.48 0.00 12,213,800 (2,565,710.00)
0.91 0.64 Sta. Lucia Land Inc. 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.00 5,000
4.55 1.80 Starmalls 3.62 3.62 3.62 3.62 0.00 45,000
0.64 0.45 Suntrust Home Dev. Inc. 0.530 0.540 0.540 0.540 1.89 105,000
4.66 2.60 Vista Land & Lifescapes 5.090 5.170 5.050 5.100 0.20 10,682,500 4,435,361.00
S E R V I C E S
4.72 1.20 2GO Group 2.19 2.20 2.01 2.10 (4.11) 48,000
42.00 24.80 ABS-CBN 33.10 33.35 33.10 33.30 0.60 108,700
18.98 1.05 Acesite Hotel 1.32 1.34 1.29 1.34 1.52 35,000
0.78 0.45 APC Group, Inc. 0.610 0.620 0.610 0.620 1.64 1,100,000
102.80 4.45 Bloomberry 13.36 13.64 13.40 13.50 1.05 2,861,900 1,115,282.00
0.5300 0.1010 Boulevard Holdings 0.1500 0.1550 0.1470 0.1530 2.00 62,580,000
24.00 5.20 Calata Corp. 7.43 7.78 7.10 7.24 (2.56) 5,964,700 (1,277,076.00)
82.50 60.80 Cebu Air Inc. (5J) 61.00 61.25 60.30 61.00 0.00 189,200 1,477,126.00
9.70 5.44 DFNN Inc. 5.25 5.30 5.25 5.30 0.95 26,400 16,368.00
1750.00 800.00 FEUI 1080.00 1065.00 1030.00 1065.00 (1.39) 135
1270.00 831.00 Globe Telecom 1150.00 1148.00 1131.00 1132.00 (1.57) 33,880 (24,971,205.00)
11.00 6.18 GMA Network Inc. 8.40 8.40 8.35 8.40 0.00 66,800
77.00 43.40 I.C.T.S.I. 70.00 70.00 69.90 70.00 0.00 2,884,930 (103,330,566.00)
0.98 0.36 Information Capital Tech. 0.415 0.415 0.410 0.415 0.00 80,000
6.80 4.30 IPeople Inc. À 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 0.00 700
4.70 1.75 IP Converge 2.55 2.55 2.47 2.47 (3.14) 70,000
34.50 0.036 IP E-Game Ventures Inc. 0.028 0.029 0.027 0.027 (3.57) 158,400,000 (2,360,200.00)
3.87 1.00 IPVG Corp. 0.87 0.90 0.86 0.89 2.30 880,000
5.1900 2.550 ISM Communications 2.4500 2.4700 2.3000 2.4700 0.82 275,000 142,000.00
10.30 5.90 Leisure & Resorts 8.68 8.70 8.45 8.54 (1.61) 1,102,000 494,241.00
3.70 2.60 Liberty Telecom 2.48 2.48 2.48 2.48 0.00 1,000
2.65 1.03 Lorenzo Shipping 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 0.00 1,000
3.96 2.70 Macroasia Corp. 2.68 2.71 2.71 2.71 1.12 1,000
4.08 1.21 Manila Jockey 2.80 2.85 2.77 2.81 0.36 3,018,000 (3,598,910.00)
22.95 13.80 Pacic Online Sys. Corp. 13.96 14.00 13.80 14.00 0.29 154,500
8.58 5.35 PAL Holdings Inc. 5.20 5.25 5.15 5.15 (0.96) 59,600
3.39 1.05 Paxys Inc. 2.85 2.91 2.84 2.84 (0.35) 499,000 (87,300.00)
71.00 18.00 Phil. Seven Corp. 85.00 84.00 83.50 83.75 (1.47) 8,390 (179,775.00)
17.88 12.10 Philweb.Com Inc. 13.02 13.10 12.90 13.00 (0.15) 50,000 225,510.00
2886.00 2096.00 PLDT Common 2500.00 2506.00 2480.00 2480.00 (0.80) 94,015 (119,212,690.00)
0.39 0.25 PremiereHorizon 0.315 0.310 0.310 0.310 (1.59) 3,000,000
30.15 10.68 Puregold 28.95 29.20 28.85 28.85 (0.35) 3,230,100 (37,484,900.00)
STI Holdings 0.99 1.01 0.97 0.97 (2.02) 34,510,000 404,480.00
4.75 3.30 Touch Solutions 4.01 4.01 4.01 4.01 0.00 30,000
3.30 2.42 Transpacic Broadcast 2.35 2.06 2.02 2.02 (14.04) 7,000
0.79 0.34 Waterfront Phils. 0.430 0.440 0.415 0.440 2.33 190,000 42,000.00
Yehey 1.150 1.210 1.160 1.160 0.87 181,000
MINING & OIL
0.0083 0.0038 Abra Mining 0.006 0.006 0.0059 0.006 0.00 224,000,000 18,000.00
6.20 3.01 Apex À 4.75 4.65 4.55 4.65 (2.11) 220,000
6.22 3.00 Apex `B 4.65 4.61 4.61 4.61 (0.86) 31,000
20.80 14.50 Atlas Cons. À 17.32 17.54 17.32 17.52 1.15 823,800 566,668.00
48.00 20.00 Atok-Big Wedge À 22.20 25.00 24.85 25.00 12.61 4,000 49,750.00
0.345 0.170 Basic Energy Corp. 0.280 0.285 0.280 0.280 0.00 2,810,000 39,200.00
29.00 19.98 Benguet Corp À 20.00 20.50 20.00 20.00 0.00 5,300
34.00 21.20 Benguet Corp `B 19.90 19.80 19.80 19.80 (0.50) 900 (17,820.00)
2.23 1.05 Century Peak Metals Hldgs 1.00 1.02 1.02 1.02 2.00 21,000
Coal Asia 1.05 1.06 1.04 1.06 0.95 5,187,000 290,000.00
61.80 6.96 Dizon 17.38 17.46 17.12 17.22 (0.92) 36,300 (173,020.00)
1.21 0.50 Geograce Res. Phil. Inc. 0.54 0.55 0.54 0.54 0.00 3,583,000
1.81 1.0600 Lepanto À 0.990 0.990 0.960 0.980 (1.01) 17,943,000
2.070 1.0900 Lepanto `B 1.040 1.060 1.010 1.040 0.00 4,764,000 (1,766,200.00)
0.085 0.042 Manila Mining À 0.0600 0.0620 0.0590 0.0610 1.67 706,230,000
0.840 0.570 Manila Mining `B 0.0590 0.0610 0.0600 0.0600 1.69 216,770,000 (242,000.00)
36.50 15.04 Nickelasia 16.66 16.98 16.60 16.70 0.24 341,600 4,732,294.00
12.84 2.91 Nihao Mineral Resources 5.70 6.00 5.53 5.58 (2.11) 94,300 29,166.00
1.100 0.008 Omico 0.6300 0.6300 0.6100 0.6100 (3.17) 540,000
8.40 2.99 Oriental Peninsula Res. 3.750 3.800 3.690 3.690 (1.60) 273,000
0.032 0.014 Oriental Pet. À 0.0190 0.0190 0.0180 0.0190 0.00 2,000,000
7.05 5.10 Petroenergy Res. Corp. 5.88 5.85 5.84 5.85 (0.51) 57,000
28.25 18.40 Philex À 13.62 13.90 13.48 13.70 0.59 3,330,000 8,723,068.00
48.00 3.00 PhilexPetroleum 26.00 26.00 25.95 26.00 0.00 53,700 404,845.00
0.062 0.017 Philodrill Corp. À 0.040 0.042 0.041 0.041 2.50 418,700,000 (76,800.00)
65.00 39.00 PNOC Expls `B 42.00 43.00 43.00 43.00 2.38 1,000
257.80 161.10 Semirara Corp. 218.20 225.00 219.00 222.00 1.74 343,200 (17,771,552.00)
0.029 0.015 United Paragon 0.0170 0.0190 0.0180 0.0180 5.88 765,600,000 (18,000.00)
PREFERRED
50.00 23.05 ABS-CBN Holdings Corp. 33.00 33.70 32.80 33.10 0.30 567,800 (6,889,565.00)
First Gen F 102.00 106.50 106.50 106.50 4.41 80
103.50 100.00 First Gen G 104.10 104.10 104.10 104.10 0.00 500
109.80 101.50 First Phil. Hldgs.-Pref. 101.60 102.00 101.70 102.00 0.39 5,500 (51,000.00)
116.70 108.90 PCOR-Preferred 109.20 108.90 108.90 108.90 (0.27) 200
SMC Preferred A 75.00 75.00 74.90 74.90 (0.13) 138,620 3,119,220.00
80.00 74.50 SMC Preferred B 75.25 75.50 75.50 75.50 0.33 10
SMC Preferred C 75.40 75.40 75.40 75.40 0.00 41,000
1050.00 1000.00 SMPFC Preferred 1007.00 1008.00 1005.00 1008.00 0.10 15,480
WARRANTS & BONDS
1.31 0.62 Megaworld Corp. Warrants 1.50 1.49 1.48 1.48 (1.33) 475,000 149,000.00
GERRY GERONIMO
THE TRUST GURU
Tax pretence is now
a dead duck
THE Finance Department issued on Nov.7, 2012
Revenue Regulations 14-2012 that sets forth what
it considers the proper tax treatment of interest
income earnings on nancial instruments and other
related transactions. The premise of the issuance
was obviously that the principles and practices of
such treatment as heretofore observed had been
less than rational; hence, the need to rationalize
it. So, what was broke that needed xing?
The introductory sentence of Section 1 states
that the regulations were being promulgated
pursuant to the provisions of Sections 57, 244
and 245 of the National Internal Revenue Code
and in the light of the resolution contained in the
PEACe Bond Ruling... Sections 57, 244 and 245
of the NIRC are the statutory provisions granting
the national internal revenue authority the general
power to promulgate regulations implementing the
tax codes provisions; but the term PEACe Bond
Ruling is not as obvious. Whose ruling is being
referred to?
A quick scan of the Web site of the Supreme
Court shows no ruling has yet been issued by the
highest court on the PEACe Bonds. Hence, what
must have been meant was the latest ruling of the
Bureau of Internal Revenue on the matter, namely,
BIR Ruling No. 378-11.
It is thus important, for the proper understanding
of RR No. 14-2012, that BIR Ruling No. 378-11
that was addressed to the Bureau of Treasury,
regarding the PEACe Bonds, be given a robust
review.
The PEACe (short for Poverty Eradication and
Alleviation Certicate) bonds were instruments
of indebtedness issued by the government on Oct.
16, 2001. On its face, it yielded no interest. Since
interest payments due on long term instruments
used to be represented by coupons (literally,
perforated small slips of paper attached to the main
body of the bond which are, in the early days, torn
away and surrendered to the bond issuer who then
pays the interest on due date stated on the coupon),
the PEACe Bonds had a zero-coupon rate. The
interest was actually paid when the face value of
the bond, which was initially sold at a discount, was
paid in full at maturity. The difference between
the discounted issue price and the maturity value is
really the interest, or the compensation paid by the
issuer for the use of the money in the meantime.
When the PEACe bonds were issued in 2001,
the understanding of the investing public, thanks
in part to the assurances of those holding the reins
of government at that time, was that the interest
when eventually paid at maturity would not be
subject to any nal withholding tax. Income
tax on the interest was to be paid by the earners
who were trusted to lump the earnings together
with their gross income. This understanding was
apparently aided and abetted by rulings issued by
the then scal authorities to that effect.
When my former tax student, Kim Henares,
became commissioner of Internal Revenue,
she, remembering one of the most basic rules of
taxation I had taught her class, took the position
that the interest which the government had to pay
on maturity had to be subjected to the withholding
tax. Tax exemptions, being in derogation of
sovereignty, had to come from the representatives of
the sovereign people, namely, Congress. Congress
had not made any exempting pronouncement.
Although previous administrative rulings had
in fact already been made earlier that actually
had reversed the earlier stance that the PEACe
bonds interest was withholding tax-free, her
position reiterating the reversal stirred up more
storm amongst the holders that was bigger than a
teapot. It caused a lot of weeping and gnashing
of teeth primarily from taxpayers who were
holding the bonds and were waiting to be paid at
maturity without any withholding tax deduction.
The nancial institutions holding the instrument,
mostly banks, ran to the Supreme Court for a
determination of their rights and obligations,
specically asking that the bureau be prohibited
from withholding any tax when the interest fell
due. Ordinarily, parties would wait until the
judiciary has had its say.
But time and tide wait for no one, and in this case
did not wait even for the Supreme Court. When the
maturity date of the PEACe bonds came without
any restraining order from the court having been
received by the payor-government, the Treasurer
of the Philippines had no choice but to withhold
the tax upon payment of the interest. The Supreme
Court served its temporary restraining order kind
of late, i.e. on day late and up to now present is yet
to decide the main case before it.
The crucial advance in thought, as ingrained
in RR No. 14-2012, is the determination that the
instruments of indebtedness or securities issued by
the government for the purpose of evidencing its
borrowing from the public in order to, among other
purposes, nance its own needs are in the nature
of deposit-substitutes right from the beginning, if
the said instruments are, by design and structure,
intended to be traded and sold amongst many
investors and holders. This is especially true in the
case where initially the rst buyers are very few
and do not qualify as public but the secondary
buyers are legion. If the issuance has that initial
purpose and had intended dispersal, then they
are deemed to fall squarely within the denition
of deposit-substitute as articulated in Section
22(Y) of the NIRC, regardless of how few, i.e. less
than 20, the original or rst buyers may be.
This innovation renders useless and to no avail
schemes that have heretofore been devised and
designed (in conspiracy has too criminal an
innuendo to be used when talking about gentle
bankers) by smart traders and dealers that use as
fronts only a few buyers who then turn around
to sell to others who are clearly public. If the
instrument, at the end of the day, eventually, walks
like a duck, quacks like a duck, and waddles like a
duck, then the taxman, under RR No. 14-2012, will
consider it a duck, even if from all appearances it
looks like a hybrid chick and turkey.
More on RR No. 14-2012 will be in the
subsequent issues of this corner.
For comments, e-mail me
at thetrustguru@icloud.com.
By Alena Mae S. Flores
NATIONAL Grid Corporation of the
Philippines, operator of the countrys elec-
tricity highway, is all set to issue P5 billion
in xed rate corporate notes after signing
an agreement with several local banks.
Standard Chartered Bank
(Philippine Branch) will act as
lead manager and bookrunner,
with Land Bank of the Philip-
pines, Philippine National Bank,
ANZ Philippines and BDO Pri-
vate Bank as noteholders.
Our efforts to operate, main-
tain, expand and further develop
the transmission network need
to be supported both by techni-
cal and nancial improvements,
National Grid president and chief
executive Henry Sy Jr. said in a
statement.
Sy expressed condence the
agreement would strengthen
NGCPs business and nan-
cial portfoliofor the success
of NGCPs projects and for the
benet of the customers that it
serves.
National Grid senior adviser to
the president Joseph Ferdinand
Dechavez said the company
would use proceeds of the notes
to fund capital expenditures.
National Grid spokesman Cyn-
thia Alabanza said it was the rst
time the company was undertak-
ing a notes issue.
It will give us a little elbow
room for funding but we have
not earmarked the amount for
any particular project, she said.
The capital expenditures in-
clude the Ambuklao-Binga 230-
kV transmission line upgrading
and the San Jose-Quezon line 3
project aimed at addressing con-
gestion issues.
National Grid is also upgrad-
ing the Lumban EVH-Bay 230
kV transmission line, building
the RP Energy coal plant-asso-
ciated project and expanding the
Tayabas substation.
National Grid will use part of
the proceeds for load growth-driv-
en projects such as the Luzon sub-
station expansion 2,3,4 and Mind-
anao substation expansion 2.
The company is embarking
on several reliability and power
quality projects, such as the
Eastern Albay 69-kV line, San
Easteban-Laoag 230-kV trans-
mission line and the San Jose-
Angat 115 kV line.
The company said early this
year it might invest around P95.8
billion in the next ve to eight
years to boost and maintain the
reliability of the countrys trans-
mission network.
National Grid reported seven
major transmission projects in
the pipeline under its draft Trans-
mission Development Plan, with
the Cebu-Negros-Panay 230 kV
backbone as the most expensive.
The Cebu-Negros-Panay 230
kV project is aimed at address-
ing the total capacity additions
in Panay estimated at about 420
megawatts until 2016.
Manila
Standard
TODAY
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
A S S E T S
Cash and Deposits in Banks ............................................................................ P 6,543,279
Due from Bangko Sentral ................................................................................. 180,486
Receivables/Loans - Net ................................................................................... 25,492,689
Investments in Bonds and Other Debt Instruments - Net ................................ 159,066,279
Equity Investments - Net .................................................................................. 281,773,285
Real Property, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment - Net ................................... 4,544,711
Other Assets - Net
Real & Other Properties Owned/Acquired - Net ..................................... 2
Accounts Receivables - Net ................................................................ 24,556,611
Others ..................................................................................................... 209,594,960
TOTAL ASSETS ................................................................................... P 711,752,302
L I A B I L I T I E S

Other Liabilities
Accrued Interest, Taxes and Other Expenses Payable ......................... 27,445,351
Others ..................................................................................................... 23,373,937
TOTAL LIABILITIES ............................................................................... P 50,819,289

C A P I T A L A C C O U N T S
Capital Stock ................................................................................................... 443,574,500
Additional Paid-in Capital ................................................................................ 131,387,229
Retained Earnings .......................................................................................... 85,971,284
TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS P 660,933,013
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS P 711,752,302
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT ACCOUNTS
Assets Held Under Trust and Investment Management Agreements P 15,294,043,788

Invested In: Government Securities ......................... 1,793,528,944
Other Securities, Debt Instrument
and Shares of Stocks ................................... 13,429,549,083
Loans and Discounts .................................... 2,953,566
Other Assets ................................................. 68,012,195
Accountabilities:
Trust and Other Fiduciary ............................... 1,532,898,378
Unit Investment Trust Funds .......................... 17,708,916
Investment/Fund Management ..................... 13,721,773,074
Unearned Income and Other
Accountabilities .............................................. 21,663,420
Other Contingent Accounts ............................................. 226

Total Commitments And Contingent Accounts ............... P 15,294,044,014
Other Information:
1) Amount of non-performing loans 69,806.00
2) Ratio of non-performing loans to total loan portfolio 0.27%
3) Amount of classifed loans and other risk assets-net 541,417,547.38
4) General loan loss reserve 1,452.35
5) Specifc loan loss reserve 69,806.00
6) Return on Equity (ROE) 6.27%
7) Amount of DOSRI Loans/Advances 25,432,476.84
8) Ratio of DOSRI loans/advances to total loan portfolio 99.49%
9) Amount of past due DOSRI loans/advances 0.00%
10) Ratio of past due DOSRI loans/advances to total loan portfolio 0.00%
STATEMENT OF CONDI TI ON
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
MAKATI CITY ) S.S.
WE, SENEN L. MATOTO and JOSE S. BANTA of the above-mentioned corporation, do solemnly swear that
all matters set forth in the above Statement of Condition are true and correct to the best of our knowledge
and belief.

(Sgd.) SENEN L. MATOTO (Sgd.) JOSE S. BANTA
President First Vice President
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 13th day of November, 2012 at Makati City, affants exhibiting
respectively their Drivers License No. N18-68-028087 issued at East Avenue, Quezon City on July 24, 2011
and Residence Certifcate Number 01482447 issued at City of Manila onJanuary 25, 2012.

Doc. No. _08__ (Sgd.) ATTY. GERVACIO B. ORTIZ JR.
Page No._ 03__ Until December 31, 2012
Book No. _LII__ Notary Public City of Makati
Series of 2012 IBP NO. 656155-Lifetime Member
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0014282
Appointment No. M-149-(2011-2012)
PTR No. 3173160, JAN. 2, 2012
Makati City Roll No. 40091
101 Urban Ave., Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City

AB Capital and Investment Corporation
Unit 1008, 10th Floor Tower One & Exchange Plaza,
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
ASSETS
Cash P 2,215,354.00
Receivable 32,035,564.00
Marketable Securities - Net 32,949.00
Real Property, Furnitures, fxtures & Equipment - Net 12,846,164.00
Available For Sale Securities 375.00
Other Assets 230,737,529.00
TOTAL ASSETS P 277,867,935.00
LIABILITIES
Payable to Customers P 143,925,218.00
Payable to Clearing House -
Other Liabilities 4,673,569.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES P 148,598,787.00

CAPITAL
Paid In/Assigned Capital 97,838,400.00
Equity (AFS) Market Decline - Net 146.00
Surplus, Reserves & Undivided Profts 31,430,602.00
TOTAL CAPITAL 129,269,148.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL P 277,867,935.00
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
AB Capital Securities, Inc.
MAKATI CITY ) S.S.
WE, LAMBERTO M. SANTOS, JR. AND ERICSON C. WEE of the above-
mentioned corporation, do solemnly swear that all matters set forth in the above
Statement of Condition are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.
(Sgd.) LAMBERTO M. SANTOS, JR. (Sgd.) ERICSON C. WEE
(Chairman and President) (FVP-Compliance)

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 29th day of October, 2012 at
Makati City, affants exhibiting respectively their Community Tax Certifcate
Number 17606296 at Manila City on January 09, 2012, and Community Tax
Certifcate Number 04582199 at Manila City on January 03, 2012.
(Sgd.) ATTY. GERVACIO B. ORTIZ JR.
Doc. No. _133__ Until December 31, 2012
Page No. __28__ Notary Public City of Makati
Book No._L_ IBP NO. 656155-Lifetime Member
Series of 2012 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0014282
PTR No. 3173160, JAN. 2, 2012

Units 1401-1403 14/F Floor Tower One & Exchange Plaza,
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalent 48,013,567
Available for sale investments 63,647,611
Receivables 23,712,930
Other current assets 27,756,117
Total Current Assets 163,130,225
Noncurrent Assets
Inventories 202,803,025
Total Noncurrent Assets 202,803,025
TOTAL ASSETS 365,933,250

LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts payable and Accrued expenses 5,318,898
Total Current Liabilities 5,318,898
Equity
Capital Stock 360,315,600
Additional Paid in Capital 27,110,309
Retained earnings (26,811,557)
360,614,352
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 365,933,250
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
ABCIC Property Holdings, Inc.
MAKATI CITY ) S.S.
WE, WILLIBALDO J. UY and REGINA B. ALVAREZ of the above-mentioned corporation,
do solemnly swear that all matters set forth in the above Statement of Condition are true and
correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.
(Sgd.) WILLIBALDO J. UY (Sgd.) REGINA B. ALVAREZ
President Treasurer

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 12th day of November, 2012 at Makati City,
affants exhibiting respectively their SSS D No. 03-529-7511, and Phil. Passport EB2065099.
(Sgd.) ATTY. RIA CARMELA R. CRUZ
Doc. No.295 NOTARY PUBLIC FOR IN THE CITY OF MAKATI
Page No. 60 APPOINTMENT NO. M-682 (2011-2012)
Book No. 1 COMMISSION EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2012
Series of 2012 7TH Floor, The Phinma Plaza, 39 Plaza Drive
Rockwell Center, Makati City 1210
PTR No. 3181560; 1-05-12; MAKATI CITY
IBP No.: 867664; 1-05-12/MAKATI CITY
PTR No.: 5187750/1-10-2012-MAKATI CITY
TIN 228-227-614
Roll NO. 59372, MAY 2011

12th Floor, Phinma Plaza, 39 Plaza Drive
Rockwell Center, Makati City
MAKATI CITY ) S.S.
WE, SENEN L. MATOTO and JOSE S. BANTA of the above-mentioned corporation,
do solemnly swear that all matters set forth in the above Statement of Condition are true
and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.
(Sgd.) SENEN L. MATOTO (Sgd.) JOSE S. BANTA
President First Vice President

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 13th day of November 2012 at City of
Makati, affants, exhibiting respectively their Drivers License No. N18-68-028087 issued at
East Avenue, Quezon City on July 24, 2011 and Residence Certifcate Number 01482447
issued at City of Manila on January 25, 2012.

Doc. No. _07__ (Sgd.) ATTY. GERVACIO B. ORTIZ JR.
Page No._ 03___ Until December 31, 2012
Book No. _LII__ Notary Public City of Makati
Series of 2012 IBP NO. 656155-Lifetime Member
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0014282
PTR No. 3173160, JAN. 2, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 56,952,686
Trading and Investment Securities - net 32,949
Available for Sale Securities - Private 63,647,986
Investment in Bonds & Other Debt Instruments 159,066,279
Loans and Receivables - net 81,241,183
Property and Equipment - net 17,390,875
Real and Other Properties Owned or Acquired - Net 2
Other Assets 491,814,226
TOTAL ASSETS 870,146,186
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Payable to Customers 143,925,218
Other Liabilities 60,668,764
TOTAL LIABILITIES 204,593,982
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital stock 443,574,500
Capital in excess of par value 131,387,229
Retained Earnings 90,590,329
Net unrealized gain(loss) on available-for-sale fnancial assets 146
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 665,552,204
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 870,146,186

AB CAPITAL AND INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLI DATED BALANCE SHEET
As of September 30, 2012
AB Capital and Investment Corporation
Unit 1008, 10th Floor Tower One & Exchange Plaza,
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Business
ManilaStandardToday extrastory2000@gmail.com business@mst.ph WEDNESDAY
B3
Ponzi Pilatos
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
EDC books P8.6-b
profit, reverses loss
Govt to halve 2013
overseas borrowing
IF it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Unfortunately,
thats one lesson that a lot of Filipinos still have not learned,
betting their money on get-rich-quick or double-your-money
schemes that offer unbelievably high returns. Victims come from
a cross section of societyjanitors, teachers, farmers, soldiers,
businessmen, politicians, socialites, celebritiesall of whom
have something in common: duped by the likes of Rose Baladjay
and the people behind FrancSwiss. And now here comes Manuel
Amalilio whose Aman Futures just destroyed the futureif not
the livesof thousands of investors.
Pyramid scams and Ponzi schemes are the kind of fraud that
work best when greed and insatiability clouds better judgment,
with investors earning high returns that come from the funds
contributed by new investorswho are also promised very big
earnings for parking their money covering a specic period,
supposedly with little or no risk at all. The whole thing collapses
when it becomes difcult to inveigle new investors or when many
decide to cash out their investment.
So now we have the DOJ, the NBI, the DILG, the PNP and
even supposedly the Interpol stepping into the picture, with the
manhunt intensied for Amalilio who is believed to be in Kota
Kinabalu. Aside from Amalilio and his Aman Futures, several
more scams have been unearthedand so government agencies
suddenly have their hands full investigating complaints and
getting ready to le cases in courtall of which is well and
good for some but to many, too little, too late. But many
people could not help wonder why business entities like
Aman Futures were able to escape the scrutiny of regulatory
bodies like the SECperceived now to be sleeping on the job,
what with so many schemes that have escaped its notice, like
thrift banks and pre-need companies (before jurisdiction of the
latter was transferred to the Insurance Commission). Add to
that local government ofcials who just keep issuing business
license permits as long as the applicant pays the fees, complies
with paperworkand in several instances, is chummy with the
ofcials. According to reports, some politicians even helped
coddle Amalilio and his cohorts.
Unfortunately, when the proverbial dung hits the fan, authorities
do a Ponzi Pilato and outdo each other in washing their hands
off of any responsibility. Sources say at least a thousand local
politicians may have invested government money with Aman
Futures, Lets see how soon DILG chief Mar Roxas can name
names.
MVP rm best under a billion
Bitter bile must be rising up the throats of Philex Mining enemies
and detractors with the awards and recognitions raining on the
mining giant. Just a couple of days ago, Forbes Asia announced
that Philex Mining has been included in its list of Best Under a
Billion companies for 2012, with awarding ceremonies slated later
this month in Singapore.
Over 15,000 were screened by Forbes Asia, examining sales
growth, earnings growth and return on equity in the last 12 months
and over a three-year period ending August 2012 when the decision
was made. Aside from Philex, two other Philippine companies that
made it on the list of 200 (from 15 countries in Asia Pacic) are
Internet gaming rm PhilWeb Corp. and property developer SM
Development Corp. The Best Under a Billion award honors
companies in the Asia Pacic region whose annual revenues are
between $5 million and $1 billion. Philexs market capitalization
as of July this year is at $2.72 billion, with posted sales of $349
million.
A few days ago, Philexs Padcal Project was also declared overall
winner for Best Mining Forest (Metallic Category) during the
conclusion of the Mine Safety and Environment Conference Night.
Thats the 10th time (and counting, insiders joked) Padcal received
the recognition, while the companys Silangan project clinched the
Philippine Mining Industry Excellence in Exploration platinum
award as well as the Best Mining Forest for the Exploration
Category.
No wonder Philexs dapper Corporate Affairs chief Mike Toledo
has been rather buoyant, earlier disclosing that Manny Pangilinan
has been meeting with a top Mindanao adviser to help identify
possible agri projects. Toledo said MVP is very bullish, looking at
banana, sugarcane and rice, with some 10 hectares already identied
for palm oil. The Philex honcho is also exploring the area of power
generation and distribution in Mindanao, saying they are willing to
invest and help ease the power shortage in the area.
Clean air in Metro Manila?
A lot of tear-generating hilarity greeted the announcement of
Environment Secretary Ramon Paje that the air in Metro Manila
is getting cleaner, praising the anti-smoke belching campaign of
the government, the information dissemination campaigns and tie-
ups with private sector groups for bringing down the air pollution
levels in the metro. Somebody please convince Paje to spend an
hour standing in a corner along Edsa (preferably near the Makati
area) to see if he can still make the same claim cheerfully after. That
is, if he doesnt choke rst on the dirt and the dust and the noxious
smoke coming from the cars, buses and SUVs plying the road.
For comments, reactions, photos, stories and related concerns,

readers may e-mail to happyhourtoday2012@yahoo.com.
By Alena Mae S. Flores
GEOTHERMAL producer
Energy Development
Corp. reported Tuesday a
net income of P8.6 billion
in the rst nine months,
reversing the P488-million
net loss incurred in the
same period last year.
EDC, a unit of Lopez-controlled First Gen
Corp., said core net income surged 95 percent
to P7.8 billion in the nine-month period from
P4 billion a year ago. Recurring net income
attributable to parent rm climbed to P6.3
billion from P3.8 billion.
Reported consolidated net income for nine
months is P8.6 billion but we and analysts
often refer more to core income attributable
to equity shareholders of the parent [net of
minority interest and non-recurring items
like forex] which is P6.3 billion for the same
period, EDC president and chief operating
ofcer Richard Tantoco said.
The company attributed the higher prot
to increased revenues of subsidiaries Green
Core Geothermal Inc. and First Gen Hydro
Power Corp. Both Green Core and FG
Hydro delivered good results, Tantoco
said.
Green Core posted a net income of P2.2
billion from the 305-megawatt Tongonan I
and Palinpinon power plants power supply
agreements, while First Gen Hydro earned
P2.8 billion from the sale of electricity
and ancillary services of the 112-MW
Pantabangan-Masiway hydroelectric
plants.
EDC, however, said the higher revenues
of Green Core and First Gen Hydro were
partially offset by the P195-million net loss
by another subsidiary, Bacman Geothermal
Inc., mainly due to trading losses as a result
of the delay in the recommissioning of the
Bacman geothermal plants.
The generator rotor of both Units 1 & 2
are already on site from Stafford, England.
Meantime, the re-blading of the turbine
rotors is still ongoing. Everything that we
presently know points to EDC conducting
reliability runs close to the end of 2012
and achieving full commercial operation in
2013 for the large Bacman Units, Tantoco
said.
For the 20-MW Bacman unit, our best
case view now is for a de-rated operation
of 6 to 7 MW only and the timing is still
uncertain. The generator rotor is being
repaired in country and it is proceeding very
slowly. In the meantime, we have ordered
a replacement which has a lead time of 14
months to deliver on site, Tantoco said.
EDC remains the largest producer of
geothermal energy in the Philippines
accounting for 62 percent of the countrys
total installed geothermal capacity. It also
obtained geothermal concessions in Chile
and Peru.
By Clarissa Batino
and Max Estayo
THE Philippines plans to cut
its overseas debt-sale target by
as much as half in 2013 to $1.5
billion as it seeks to slow the
appreciation of the peso, Asias
second-best performing currency
this year.
Were not doing any opening
salvo in 2013, Treasurer Rosalia
de Leon, 52, said in an interview
from her ofce in Manila Monday,
referring to a seven-year-old
custom of tapping the global bond
market each January to front-load
spending.
There will be opportunities
for us to reduce our borrowing
offshore and focus more on the
domestic market, De Leon said.
Record remittances sent home
by the 9 million Filipinos working
abroad and foreign-currency
reserves at an all-time high are
giving the government more room
to raise funds locally. As part of
efforts to reduce international debt,
the Treasury will purchase $750
million of dollars from the central
bank to help nance the retirement
of $1.46 billion of global bonds
this month, De Leon said.
Southeast Asias second-
fastest growing economy is
luring overseas cash, driving the
peso this month to its strongest
level since March 2008. The
Philippines sold the equivalent of
$750 million of peso-denominated
securities in the global market this
month to augment the buyback of
the costlier debt, with investors
bidding for 7.2 times the amount
on offer.
The debt-target cut
demonstrates the countrys ability
to rely on its domestic peso and
dollar resources, effectively
insulating the country from
instances of external shocks which
can make offshore fundraising
difcult, Roberto Juanchito
Dispo, president of First Metro
Investment Corp., said in an
interview Monday. Bloomberg
IN BRIEF
B4
WORLD
Wind, rain pummel Washington and Oregon
Spain offers residency to foreign house buyers to reduce stocks
Syrian faction declares Islamic state Woman arrested
over Facebook post
Israeli air offensive
years in the making
Moodys
lowers
Frances
rating
Israel, Hamas trade fire,
tough ceasefire proposals
A plume of smoke is seen over central Gaza Strip, after an airstrike by Israeli forces, as seen from the Israel Gaza border on
Nov. 19. Israeli aircraft struck crowded areas in the Gaza Strip and killed a senior militant with a missile strike on a media
center Monday, driving up the Palestinian death toll to 96, as Israel broadened its targets in the six-day-old offensive meant
to quell Hamas rocket re on Israel. AP
School children huddle under umbrellas as they wait to cross a
street during an outing Nov. 19 in Seattle. Wet and windy weather
with mountain snow will continue this week in Washington, but
there may be a lull for turkeys to land on Thanksgiving Day tables,
forecasters said. More Pacic storms that started rolling across the
Northwest in waves over the weekend are on their way, according to
the National Weather Service. AP
An Israeli airstrike targeting a
Gaza media center killed a senior
militant and engulfed the building
in ames. The Israeli military said
the Islamic Jihad were using space
there as a command center.
Gaza ghters red 95 rockets at
southern Israeli cities, nearly one-
third of them intercepted by an
Israeli missile shield.
A total of 38 Palestinians
were killed Monday. Two more
Palestinians were killed in airstrikes
past midnight, bringing the death toll
since the start of Israels offensive to
111, including 56 civilians. Some
840 people have been wounded,
including 225 children, Gaza heath
GAZA CITYIsrael and Gazas Hamas
rulers traded re and tough ceasere
proposals Monday, and threatened to
escalate their border conict if diplomacy
fails. No deal appeared near.
ofcials said. Three Israeli civilians
have been killed and dozens have
been wounded.
Over the weekend, civilian
casualties in Gaza rose sharply
after Israel began targeting the
homes of what it said were
suspected militants.
Two such strikes late Monday
killed ve people a father
and his 4-year-old twin sons in
northern Gaza and two people in
the south, medics said.
Jamal Daloo, who lost his
wife, a son, four grandchildren
and ve other members of his
family in an attack Sunday, sat
in quiet mourning Monday next
to the ruins of his home, his face
streaked with tears.
The international public
opinion witnessed the facts, he
said, speaking as his 16-year-old
daughter, Yara, was still missing
under the rubble being cleared
away by bulldozers. This does
not require my words.
The Israeli military says
Gaza militants re rockets from
residential areas. Late Monday it
released footage it said showed
was a miliant weapons depot
hidden in a Gaza neighborhood.
Egypt, the traditional mediator
between Israel and the Arab
world, was at the center of a urry
of diplomatic activity Monday.
Egyptian intelligence ofcials met
separately in Cairo with an Israeli
envoy and with Khaled Mashaal,
the top Hamas leader in exile.
Hamas wants Israel to halt
all attacks on Gaza and lift tight
restrictions on trade and movement
in and out of the territory that have
been in place since Hamas seized
Gaza by force in 2007. Israel
demands an end to rocket re
from Gaza and a halt to weapons
smuggling into Gaza through tunnels
under the border with Egypt. AP
JERUSALEMWith little notice, Israel has launched
a blistering air offensive against the Gaza Strips ruling
Hamas militant group. Heres a look at why the vio-
lence erupted, the goals of the warring sides and how
it may end:
Israel opened its offensive with a surprise airstrike
on Nov. 14 that killed the shadowy leader of Hamas
military wing. Since then, it has carried out hundreds
of airstrikes in what it says is a systematic campaign to
halt years of rocket attacks launched from Gaza. While
Israel claims to have inicted heavy damage, dozens of
rockets have continued to y out of Gaza each day.
Israel launched the operation in response to days of
rocket attacks out of Gaza, highlighted by a rare missile
strike on an Israeli military jeep that wounded four sol-
diers. But the operation was actually years in the making.
Since a previous Israeli offensive four years ago, Hamas
has restocked its arsenal with more sophisticated and
powerful weapons smuggled in from Egypt through un-
derground tunnels. After a lull following Israels previous
offensive, rocket re has steadily climbed the past two
years. The Israeli military says more than 700 rockets
were launched into Israel this year before it launched the
offensive last week. In this environment, Israeli ofcials
have said it was only a matter of time before a new round
of ghting broke out.
Hamas seized control of Gaza, a densely populated
strip of land sandwiched between southern Israel and
Egypts Sinai desert, ve years ago from the rival Fa-
tah movement of Palestinian President Mahmoud Ab-
bas. Hamas, a militant group sworn to Israels destruc-
tion, has developed is rocket arsenal to the point where
nearly half of Israels population is in range. AP
SEATTLERain and wind
pounded Washington and Oregon
on Monday, ooding streets, top-
pling large trucks, cutting power to
more than 20,000 people and caus-
ing at least one death.
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in
six hours in one Seattle neighbor-
hooda total that Seattle Pub-
lic Utilities meteorologist James
Rufo-Hill called extraordinary.
It was a pretty big storm for
most of the citylots of rain in a
relatively short amount of time,
he said, but several neighborhoods
really got drenched.
The drenching rain caused wide-
spread reports of ooded roads and
highways, some residential ood-
ing and even sewage overows in
parts of Seattle and Everett. Sev-
eral blocks of downtown streets
were briey ooded in Port Or-
chard, west of Seattle.
Wet weather was expected to con-
tinue through the week, but National
Weather Service meteorologist Jay
Neher in Seattle said Monday night
that the heavy rain is over.
Were into showers now, he said.
On Oregons northwest coast, a
hunter was killed Monday morn-
ing when a tree crashed on his tent
near Nehalem. Two hunters in an
adjacent camp heard the tree snap
as gusts reached more than 70
mph, and saw it lying across the
tent. They cut it away in an attempt
to rescue the man, to no avail.
Tillamook County Sheriff Andy
Long identied the hunter as Na-
than Christensen, 52, of Seattle.
A Portland police ofcer was se-
riously injured during all-terrain ve-
hicle training when a tree fell. Sgt.
Pete Simpson said the accident on
Hayden Island in the Columbia Riv-
er appeared to be weather-related.
In southwest Washington, a
Washington State Patrol car and
another vehicle were struck by a
tree carried by a mudslide on U.S.
Highway 101 near Naselle.
The patrol car started burning,
and the trooper had to break a win-
dow to crawl to safety. The trooper
was unhurt, and the female driver of
the other vehicle was OK except for
neck pain. Both vehicles were de-
stroyed by the re. AP
NEW YORKMoodys Inves-
tors Service on Monday down-
graded France, stripping it of its
prized AAA credit rating due to
concerns over its prospects for
economic growth and its expo-
sure to Europes nancial crisis.
Moodys lowered Frances
rating one notch to Aa1. It kept
the ratings outlook at negative,
meaning it could face future
downgrades.
The ratings agency said that it is
becoming increasingly difcult to
predict how resilient France will
be to future euro-area shocks.
But the agency noted that the
countrys rating remains high com-
pared with many other European
countries. It cited for this Frances
diversied economy and a strong
commitment to structural reforms
and scal consolidation.
The downgrade will heighten
fears that Europes debt crisis
is spreading from the so-called
peripheral nations like Greece,
Portugal and Ireland to the core
of the euro region. Standard &
Poors, a rival rating agency,
lowered its rating on Frances
debt one notch from AAA to
AA+ in January, citing the deep-
ening political, nancial and
monetary problems within the
eurozone. AP
MADRIDLooking for a new place
to call home? Spain is hoping to give
you a little bit more than a welcome
basket of baked goods if you decide
to move there. In an attempt to re-
duce the countrys bloated stock of
unsold homes, the government is
set to offer permanent residency to
any foreigner provided they buy a
house or apartment worth more than
160,000 ($200,000).
The plan, unveiled by Trade
Ministry secretary Jaime Garcia-
Legaz Monday and expected to
be approved in the coming weeks,
would be aimed principally at Chi-
nese and Russian buyers. Spain has
more than 700,000 unsold houses
following the collapse of its real
estate market in 2008 and demand
from the recession-hit domestic
market is stagnant.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
stressed Monday that the plan has
not yet been nalized, but added that
Spain needs to sell these homes
and that getting them off the market
could help revive the nations devas-
tated construction industry.
The plan to unload the unsold
homes comes as thousands of houses
have been repossessed by banks and
their owners evicted because they
cannot pay their mortgages. The
government last week approved a
decree under which evictions would
be suspended for two years in spe-
cic cases of extreme need.
The countrys residency offer
would beat others in bailed-out coun-
tries such as Ireland and Portugal,
where residency papers are offered to
foreigners buying houses worth more
than 400,000 and 500,000, respec-
tively. However, Latvia on the Baltic
coast offers a cheaper deal, with prop-
erty buyers eligible to receive residen-
cy permits if they purchase real estate
in the capital Riga worth 140,000 or
70,000 in the countryside. AP
NEW DELHIIndian ofcials
have arrested one young woman
for a Facebook post criticizing
the shutdown of Mumbai for the
funeral of a powerful Hindu fun-
damentalist politician. Another
young woman was arrested sim-
ply for hitting the like button
next to the comment.
Analysts and the media Tues-
day widely condemned the Ma-
harashtra state government for
what they said were attempts to
curb freedom of expression.
Shops and transportation across
Mumbai, Indias nancial capital,
closed Sunday for the death of
right-wing leader Bal Thackeray.
The arrests of the two women
Sunday were seen as a move by
police to prevent violence by
Thackerays supporters. Both
women were released on bail
Monday.
The women apologized, but
angry supporters ransacked an or-
thopedic hospital run by the uncle
of one of the women. AP
BEIRUTSyrias increasingly
powerful Islamist rebel factions
rejected the countrys new West-
ern-backed opposition coalition
and unilaterally declared an Is-
lamic state in the key battleground
of Aleppo, a sign of the seem-
ingly intractable splits among
those ghting to topple President
Bashar Assad.
The move highlights the strug-
gle over the direction of the rebel-
lion at a time when the opposition
is trying to gain the Wests trust
and secure a ow of weapons to
ght the regime. The rising prole
of the extremist faction among the
rebels could doom those efforts.
Such divisions have hobbled
the opposition over the course of
the uprising, which has descended
into a bloody civil war. According
to activists, nearly 40,000 people
have been killed since the revolt
began 20 months ago. The ght-
ing has been particularly extreme
in Aleppo, Syrias largest city and
a major front in the civil war since
the summer.
Salman Shaikh, director of The
Brookings Doha Center in Qatar, said
Monday the Islamists declaration
will unsettle both Western backers of
the Syrian opposition and groups in-
side Syria, ranging from secularists to
the Christian minority.
They have to feel that the fu-
ture of their country could be slip-
ping away, Shaikh said. This is
a sign of things to come the longer
this goes on. The Islamist groups
and extremists will increasingly
be forging alliances and taking
matters into their own hands.
The West is particularly con-
cerned about sending weapons to
rebels for fear they could end up
in extremists hands. AP
Generals wife
speaks out
NEW YORKAs an Army general
faces sexual misconduct charges
involving female ofcers, his wife
is seeking to stir a broader conver-
sation about adultery, the strain of
separation and the stress of war.
Rebecca Sinclair is speaking out
in defense of her husband, Brig.
Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair. Shes also dis-
cussing what she sees as the toll of a
decade of war on military couples.
She told The Associated Press
Monday shes not excusing her hus-
bands indelity or saying that war
causes indelity. She says shes try-
ing to spotlight the bigger issue.
At a recent military hearing in
Fort Bragg, N.C., women ofcers
described an affair, forced sexual en-
counters and a series of explicit email
exchanges with the general. His de-
fense suggested he was guilty only
of adultery and fraternization, punish-
able by a written reprimand. AP
Hobbit animals die
WELLI NGTONAni mal
wranglers involved in the making of
The Hobbit movie trilogy say the
production company is responsible
for the deaths of up to 27 animals,
largely because they were kept at
a farm lled with bluffs, sinkholes
and other death traps.
The American Humane Association,
which is overseeing animal welfare on the
films, says no animals were harmed dur-
ing the actual filming. But it also says the
wranglerscomplaints highlight shortcom-
ings in its oversight system, which moni-
tors film sets but not the facilities where the
animals are housed and trained.
Aspokesman for trilogy director Pe-
ter Jackson on Monday acknowledged
that horses, goats, chickens and one
sheep died at the farm near Wellington
where about 150 animals were housed
for the movies, but he said some of the
deaths were from natural causes.
The spokesman, Matt Dravitzki,
agreed that the deaths of two horses
were avoidable, and said the produc-
tion company moved quickly to im-
prove conditions after they died. AP
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FOR many teenagers, there are only two categories of acceptable Christmas giftscash/gift
cards and gadgets. Samsung, which gave us the Samsung Galaxy S3, offers a lot of Christmas
gift options for teenagers and adults alike.
EVERY year in the United States, millions of shoppers take
advantage of massive savings offered by malls during Black
Friday, a special discount shopping day after Thanksgiving
Day that only happens in the US. During Black Friday, peo-
ple come in droves, often lining up in the wee hours of the
morning outside the stores just to catch the best deals.
Now you too can avail of the huge discounts offered by
some of the biggest online shopping sites in the US like Best
Buy, K-Mart, Target, and Amazon during their Black Fri-
day Sale with the new GCASH American Express Virtual
Card!
A tie-up between two giantsGCASH, the pioneering
mobile commerce service of Globe Telecom, and American
Express, the global services companythe GCASH Ameri-
can Express Virtual Card, which is linked to the users exist-
ing GCASH mobile wallet, enables customers to use their
GCASH to pay for purchases conveniently and securely at
international online sites and app stores that accept Ameri-
can Express.
Black Friday is the biggest pre-Christmas shopping sale in
the US and now that Christmas is fast approaching, you can enjoy
your gift-buying in the US with big discounts using the GCASH
American Express Virtual Card! This is the most-awaited sale in
the US and now, we can all shop even if were here in the Philip-
pines, said Globe president and chief executive ofcer Er nest
Cu. Black Friday this year will be held on November 23 in the
Globe GCASH, American Express brings the US Black Friday Sale to the Philippines
Galaxy Note II
A TECHNOLOGY-FILLED
Christmas
By Dinna Chan Vasquez
United States.
For many years, shoppers in the US have enjoyed massive sav-
ings on great products as a result of Black Friday. Now Filipinos can
too, added Cu.
With the GCASH American Express Virtual Card, you sim-
ply need your GCASH wallet to pay for your purchases even if
you dont have a credit card. And what is good about the Virtual
Card is that even if most US online sites only deliver
within the US you dont have to worry how to get the
goods delivered to the Philippines. We provide you
with a personalized US address where your goods
can be delivered and from there, you can have them
shipped to the Philippines right to your doorstep at
very low shipping rates, said Paolo Baltao, president
of G-Xchange, Inc., a fully-owned subsidiary of Globe
Telecom and operator of GCASH.
Getting the GCASH American Express Virtual Card
is fast and easy. Simply register your GCASH wallet
and email address online at www.globe.com.ph/gcash-
amex. Once we have validated your account, you will
immediately receive your virtual card number, your
personalized US shipping address, and other pertinent
information via email so you can already start shop-
ping. Just remember that you need to have enough bal-
ance in your GCASH wallet for the transaction to push
through. Converting cash to GCASH is free at any over
7,000 GCASH outlets nationwide.
First-time subscribers get a one month free trial. After the trial,
subscribers can continue with the subscription by paying as low as
P250 per year via GCASH or charge it to their postpaid bill. Month-
ly and semi-annual subscriptions are also available.
To nd out more about the GCASH American Express Virtual
Card, just visit www.globe.com.ph/gcash-amex.
Samsung Electronics Philip-
pines Corp. recently launched
its ATIV devices based on the
Windows 8 for Smart PCs, tab-
lets and Windows Phone 8 for
smartphones.
ATIV, the brand name for
Samsungs Windos-based de-
vices, is the reverse order of the
word VITA, meaning Life in
Latin. It includes ATIV SMART
PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro, and
ATIV S, together with note-
books and all-in one PCs, all
running on Windows 8.
Samsung is delighted to
introduce a wide portfolio of
Windows 8 and Windows Phone
8-powered devices. With our
leadership in design and tech-
nology and Microsofts lead-
ership in operating systems,
together we are able to provide
customers with a full range of
ATIV devices for cross-category
convergence, said Er ic Sulit,
Sepco IT Business Unit director
Samsung is a highly valued
partner and its great to see this
investment in a global brand for
its Windows-based Smart PCs,
tablets, and phones, said Ricky
Lopez, Consumer Channels
Group director for Microsoft.
Combing revolutionary de-
sign, the power of a notebook
PC and the convenience of a
tablet PC, the 11.6-inch Sam-
sung ATIV Smart PC and ATIV
Smart PC Pro are Samsungs
next set of smart devices. These
provide computing power with
Windows 8 functionality as well
as full Windows 7 compatibility.
An advanced 10-nger
multi-touch screen provides a
technological leap in interac-
tivity, surpassing the tradition-
al two-nger touch features.
Its enhanced sensitivity allows
users to pinch-to-zoom, rotate
images and scroll through pag-
es with ease to enjoy the full
capabilities of the latest enter-
tainment applications.
In addition to commonly-
provided input methods, the
ATIV Smart PC and ATIV
Smart PC Pro are equipped
with the renowned S Pen,
delivering real writing and
drawing experiences for max-
imum productivity, both on
the desk and on-the-go. Just
like using a pen or pencil, the
Wacom digitizer pen is capa-
ble of meeting the demands
of professional designers
with its 1024-level pressure
sensitivity.
Samsung ATIV S is a new
smartphone for both work and
entertainment featuring Win-
dows Phone 8. ATIV S brings
a stunning hairline design and
high performance with a range
of content-sharing and produc-
tivity options. Its impressive
1.5GHz dual-core processor
and HSPA+42 connectivity en-
able great browsing perform-
ance and high responsiveness
even for the most demanding
gaming or work applications.
With its pre-installed Xbox
games, users can now enjoy
high-quality console gaming
on its stunning 4.8 HD Super
AMOLED display.
Beyond high performance,
the new Samsung AIO PC Se-
ries 7 has been crafted to de-
liver an entirely new AIO PC
experience. Driven by a 3rd
generation Intel Core i7 proces-
sor, 8GB RAM, dedicated AMD
Radeon HD graphics and a
WQHD display with resolution
of 25601440, the new AIO PC
Series 7 embodies innovative
sense recognition features such
as 10-nger multi-touch screen
control and hand gesture com-
mands.
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Another perfect Christmas
gift for any gadget-crazy person
is the Samsung Galaxy Note II,
which has a 5.5 screen with a
1,280 x 720 resolution. Called
a phablet, meaning a combi-
nation of phone and tablet, by
Samsung fans, this is the second
generation of last years highly
popular Samsung Galaxy Note.
The Galaxy Note II will en-
courage users to unleash their
inner creativity. With a perfect
viewing experience and unique
and differentiated features, users
can discover information and
capture their ideas faster, ex-
press thoughts freely and man-
age tasks more efciently. For
anyone who wants to be crea-
tive, expressive and unique, the
Samsung Galaxy Note II will be
the ideal device, allowing users
to live a life extraordinary, said
Binggoy Maur icio, Sepco HHP
Business Unit director.
The Galaxy S IIs 16:9 screen
ratio ensures an immersive and
enriched cinema like video
viewing experience, perfect for
viewing HD videos on-the-go.
Its larger screen allows users to
see content clearly and vividly,
with much enhanced readability.
The new S Pen is longer,
thicker and ergonomically de-
signed for the perfect grip.
Therefore, it provides a more
precise, comfortable and natural
writing experience. It also has
fully integrated features and ap-
plications that make everyday
tasks more intuitive and easy.
The Galaxy Note II comes
with the latest hardware technol-
ogies. A mighty 1.6GHz Quad-
Core processor and HSPA Plus
connectivity delivers easy mul-
titasking, lightning-fast screen
transitions, powerful browser
performance, and minimal app
load time. The Galaxy Note II
is powered by Android 4.1, Jelly
Bean OS.
The Galaxy Note II comes
with an 8 Megapixel rear-facing
and 1.9 megapixel front-facing
camera with HD video record-
ing. The camera has great fea-
tures like Buddy Photo Share,
Burst Shot and Best Photo,
which were introduced on the
Galaxy S III earlier. In addition
to that, the Galaxy Note II fea-
tures a unique camera function
called Best Face, which allows
users to choose the most pre-
ferred face of each person from
group portrait photos.
Go compact
The new compact Sam-
sung CLP-365 series printer
pioneers a unique approach to
printer construction, conceived
by the Samsung Design Team,
which separates the printer in-
terface from the system unit
for exceptional convenience
and management.
Speci fi -
c a l l y
e n g i -
neered
to meet
t h e
n e e d s
of in-
di vi du-
als and
s m a l l
of f i c e s ,
the CLP-
365 is the
most advanced
personal solution
- offering customers a high-
end quality printing experience
in a compact, low maintenance
device, straight out of the box:
Smallest A4 printer in its
class, CLP-365 measures just
382mm x 309mm x 211.5 allow-
ing minimum footprint on desks
ReCP image enhancing
technology offer crispier and
more vivid print as well as un-
paralleled speeds of up to 18
pages printed per minute (color
4ppm)
Easy One Touch operat-
ing functions such as instant
one-touch Wi-Fi setting and
One-touch print screen
Easy mobile print, offering
printing at the touch of a but-
ton from any device, including
smartphones and tablets
Windows
devices from
the ATIV line
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A GREAT party is not the work of the host
alone. Every guest plays an important role in
ensuring the events success. A perfect eve-
ning of merriment can easily take a turn for the
worse when one attendee is not on their best
behavior. Since nobody loves a party-pooping
partygoer, this person might not receive an-
other invitation in the near future.
Dont want to be that unfortunate person?
Here are a few rules to follow so that youll
always be at the top of every party hosts
guest list:
RSVP Hosts need the head-
count so they can nalize the ar-
rangements, like the amount of
food to be served and, in the case
of dinner parties, the seating chart.
Also let them know if youre bring-
ing someone else, and only if the
invitation explicitly states, and
guest next to your name. That
means only one guest.
The uninvited If the invitation is ad-
dressed to you, and only to you, you cant
bring anyone. Its non-negotiable. So dont
show up with your whole village in tow. Its a
party, not a feeding program. In fact, its con-
sidered impolite to even ask if you can bring
a date if the invitation doesnt provide for that
option.
Childr en Kids are not allowed at
adults-only affairs. The implication be-
ing that the atmosphere will not be child-
friendly and there wont be a kiddie menu.
Respect this rule at all costs or you might
be refused entry by the host, which they
have every right to do so.
Punctuality Be on time, but dont arrive
ahead of time. If the party is at six, being there
by ve is a nightmare for your host because,
chances are, theyre not prepared to accommo-
date guests yet.
Gifts Some hosts dont expect you to
bring anything, but its a nice touch to thank
them for the invitation with a token. A bottle
of wine, some cheeses and cake are wonderful
options.
Attire If theres a dress code,
please, for Petes sake, follow it.
Being underdressed is not only
embarrassing for you, but kills the
mood your host is going for as well.
Mingling One of the things
that hosts are concerned about is
entertaining. They want everyone to
have a great time. Do them a favor
by initiating conversations with other party
guests on your own. Sulking in one corner is
not appreciated.
The donts Theres a long list of donts
when attending parties, including the follow-
ing: Dont criticize the food, the venue, the
music and your hosts hosting skills. Dont get
into arguments and make offensive comments.
Dont overeat and overdrink. Dont bring up
politics, religion and other controversial top-
ics. Dont break or vandalize anything. And
never overstay your welcome.
PIGEON offers uniquely designed baby
wipes and wet tissues that not only cater to
infants and children, but can also be used by
the rest of the family.
For messy mealtimes with kids, Hand
and Mouth Wipes are a must-haveaside
from cleaning dirty hands and mouths,
these can also be used to clean fruits and
veggies. Moreover, Pigeons Hand and
Mouth Wipes are alcohol-free and made of
100 percent food grade ingredients, making
these a quick yet safe cleaning option for
the entire family.
Theres also Pigeons Anti-bacterial
Wipesan effective and fuss-free instant
sterilization tool that kills 99.99 percent of
bacteria, making it an all-around necessity
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THE inaugural Run United Philip-
pine Marathon (RUPM) concluded
with an exclamation point to the
running community.
We are thankful for the support
of the running community to our run
races this year. We are also fullled
as organizers that we have encour-
aged more Filipinos to progress with
their active lifestyle. Moreover, we
have been part of the growth of run-
ners from their rst attempt at run-
ning to their rst full marathon,
said Alex Panlilio, head of Unilab
Active Health (ULAH).
Run United 1 on March 4 kicked
off ULAHs active calendar this
year, followed by Run United 2
on June 17 and Run United 3 on
September 16. The Run United
series is jointly organized with
RunRio Inc.
The roster of the rst batch of
42K all-Filipino winners at RUPM
is led by Ir ineo Raquin, a member
of the national team, who now has
the distinction of being the top Fili-
pino runner at RUPM as he clocked
2:42.26. Close behind him were
Car lito Fantilaga (2:58.56) and J u-
jet de Asis (3:02.38).
Two-time Southeast Asian (SEA)
Games gold medalist Chr istabel
Mar tes, who clocked 3:05:12, bagged
the top spot among the women run-
ners. She was followed by Luisa
Rater ta (3:28.12) and Jollyann Ball-
ester (3:40.22).
Meanwhile, Kenyan runners out-
paced other foreign participants in the
mens division. Alex Welly got the
top spot with 2:25.03 followed by Da-
vid Kipsang (2:31.09) and Jackson
Chirchir (2:35.59) nishing 1-2-3.
RUPM, the newest marathon in
the country, attracted over 12,000
participants. Nearly half of which,
ran the longer distance categories
42km and 21km. The half marathon
slots were in fact lled up more than a
week before RUPM.
Honored by the Legends. The top three women nishers of 21k distance category were
awarded by two Alaxan FR PBA legends, Benjie Paras and Ronnie Magsanoc. Joining them
were Coach Rio dela Cruz (left); Alex Panlilio (third from left), head of Unilab Active Health
(ULAH) and Lester Castillo, ULAH Sports Events & PR executive (right).
CHRISTMAS came early to SM Southmall in a
double celebration its re- launching as a new pre-
mier mall, and the unveiling of its Christmas cen-
terpiece.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. president Hans T. Sy
led the ceremonial toast that marked SM South-
malls transformation into a new, impressive pre-
mier mall in Manilas South.
With its new direction comes Southmalls new
look, new set of upscale tenants, and exciting new
concepts like the Food Street, a 250 - meter row
of al fresco restaurants. SM Southmall first opened
in 1995, and today, the 205,000 square meter mall
has been redesigned to serve a new generation of
shoppers.
New, contemporary architectural elements have
been incorporated to provide a strong, unique iden-
tity for the SM Southmall building. Corners of the
faade have been wrapped with circular feature
panels to create a dynamic visual focus to the build-
ing, making it a landmark in the area.
The malls interiors reveal a bright, fresh retail
space inspired by natural aspects timber slatted
textures on the void edges, as well as olive green
pops of color coming through the floor finishes and
graphic elements. A continuous ribbon, in cham-
pagne metallic finish, wraps and weaves around
every shop front creating a continuous harmonious
design element that not only integrates the mall but
also provides a portal to identify each store faade.
The High Bay section, aptly called because of its
high ceiling, which creates an impression of huge-
ness, are for shoppers. Warm neutral floor finishes
in bold, contemporary patterns have been used to
compliment the environment, while skylight illumi-
nates the space with natural light, creating an airy,
bright ambience for smart fashion shoppers.
The mall opens up at the rear to reveal the al
fresco Food Street. White sail canopies extend over
the al fresco dining area, letting diners enjoy this
bright, naturally illuminated space while protecting
them from the elements.
Natural textured materials, such as stone and
timber provide the space with an upscale, inviting
outdoor environment enhanced by a lush tropical
garden and an illuminated LED fountain.
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I HAD a great time myself,
spendi ng a good fi ve
hours of my Èid ul Adha
holiday Friday at the Atrium
chatting and drinking with
fellow wine enthusiasts both
visiting foreign principals
and local guests. I only tried
around 20 different wines
because of my commitment
to attending another event
at the New World Hotel
on the same evening, but
every single wine I had
was very decent to say the
least. Congratulations to The
Straits Wine Company for
this brilliant event.
My Customar y
Tasting Notes
Among t he l i mi t ed
number of wines I had, the
following are the ones I
really enjoyed:
Ca sa Br a nca i a I l
Blu 2008 IGT - `this is a
super Tuscan made from
50 percent Sangiovese,
45 percent Merl ot and
5 p e r c e n t Ca b e r n e t
Sauvignon; awesome nose
that screams out of glass
with blackberry jam, all-
spice herb, vanilla, on the
palate the wine is very
supple, huge mouthfeel of
avors, and ends on a long
racy finish; a fruit bomb
with plenty of characters;
Price at Straits: P5,200.00/
bottle Delas Mar quise de
la Tour ette 2008 Hermitage
`Delas is one of the most
renowned Rhone wineries,
and it is only fitting that
the winery is nally here;
this is a single plot wine
with dark brooding color,
nice nose of fresh coffee
bean, violets, black berry,
nice silky body, plenty
of avors and length, and
beautifully backed by tangy
acid, creamy and very posh
finish; Price at Straits:
P2,800.00/bottle
Deu t z Br u t 2006
Champagne `Deutz may
be the only Champagne
House present in the Wine
Fiesta, but it was a fantastic
one at that; this champagne
has a nice nose of white
petal, lemon peel, graham
cracker, very good body
and well-balanced, citrusy
on the palate, long, complex
and lovely minerals at the
Wine Fiesta Philippines
nish; this is a very good food-
friendly champagne; Price at
Straits: P4,700.00/bottle
F a n t i Br u n el l o d i
Montalcino 2007 - `Fanti is
one of those family owned
wineries with a few centuries
of winemaking experience in
the region; this Brunello 2007
has spirited flavors of sour
cherry, olive, nicely herbal
and smokey, with noticeable
yet friendly tannins, a nice
strawberry-like lingering
finish; is really drinking
fantastic now; Price at Straits:
P3,700.00/bottle
McHenr y Hohnen Rocky
Roa d Cha r donna y 2010
Margaret River Òwner and
winemaker Murray McHenry
was the first one that I met
in the Wine Fiesta; the very
affable Murray had the first
table nearest to the entrance
at the Atrium, and his wines
from Western Australia were
the rst ones I tried that set
the right tone for all nice
wines I tasted in the event;
the Rocky Road Chardonnay
has quite a sophisticated nose,
with subtle notes of tropical
fruits, chrysanthemum and
intiness, on the palate, the
wine is vivacious with luscious
peach and lime avors, really
crisp and delicious up to the
last drop; Price at Straits:
P2,250.00/bottle
Sidewood Mappingga
Sauvignin Blanc 2011 Adelaide
Hills - `this is one wine that
surprised me, as I am like many,
a Kiwi land Sauvignon lover over
those made from Australia; but
this Sidewood Sauvignon Blanc
is probably the best one I have
tried from down under in ages;
nose is quite deep, with several
layers of avors ranging from
lemon, to pineapple, to longan,
the herbaceous elements typical
of this varietal also intertwined
neatly in this wine, the lively
acid and fruit power makes this
an irresistible drink for any wine
lover; Price at Straits: P1,800.00
T h e S t r a i t s Wi n e
Company shop is operating
at the UPRC III Building
located at #2289 Don Chino
Roces Avenue Extension,
Makati City. You can reach
them at (02)757-1180, or
visit their website at www.
thestraitswinecompany.com.
For comments, inquiries, wine
event coverage, wine consultancy
and other wine related concerns,
please e-mail me at protegeinc@
yahoo.com . I am a proud member
of the Federation Internationale
des Journalists et Ecrivains du
Vin et des Spiritueux or FIJEV
since 2010. You can also follow
me on twitter at www.twitter.com/
sherwinlao.
Owner Owen Inglis of Sidewood Wines
from Adelaide Hills, South Australia
A look at the Wine Fiesta held at the Atrium in Enderun College, the Fort
Owner Murray McHenry of McHenry
Hohnen Winery from Margaret River in
South Australia

A new direction for SM Southmall
The best party guest
RUPM concludes Run United series
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SM Prime Holdings, Inc. President Hans T. Sy (second from left) led SM Southmalls recent re-launch, which coincided with
the unveiling of its Christmas centerpiece. He is shown at the Santa Claus showcase with (from left) Regional Operations
manager Lorenz Calingasan, Santa Claus himself, vice president for Leasing Daisy Chua, vice president for Premier Malls
Steven Tan, and SM Supermalls executive vice president for Operations-South Glenn Ang.
The rst step in the buying
process is to decide on the size
of the tablet. They fall into two
rough categories: the full-sized
tablet, pioneered by the iPad, and
the half-size tablet, epitomized by
the Kindle Fire.
Full-sized tablets, which
generally have screens measuring
about 10 inches on the diagonal, are
better for surng websites designed
for PCs, and far better when it
comes to displaying magazines
and documents. Overall, they go
further toward replacing a laptop.
They cost $400 and up.
Half-sized tablets, which
have screens measuring roughly
7 inches on the diagonal, are
cheaper and lighter, but just as
good as full-sized tablets for
e-book reading. Its an excellent
rst computing device for a kid,
or a gentle nudge into the digital
world for an older adult with
little computing experience. This
years crop costs $199 and up, but
last years models are available
for less.
If youve settled on a small
tablet, here are some top choices.
A review of larger tablets will run
Tuesday.
Apple iPad Mini (starts
at $329 for 16 gigabytes of
storage)
The most expensive of the small
tablets is also the prettiest. Its
exquisitely machined metal rim
sets it well apart from competing
tablets clothed in plastic and
rubber. Its also thin and light,
despite having a screen thats 40
percent bigger than other small
tablets. But the quality of the
screen doesnt quite measure up
to the competition. It has fewer
pixels than other small tablets, and
theyre spread over a larger area,
making for a relatively coarse,
pixelated look. On the other hand,
the Mini has two cameras, front
and back, which is a rarity.
Where the Mini really wins is in
third-party apps: its the only small
tablet that has access to Apples App
Store, with a superlative selection of
high-quality apps. Its an excellent
addition to the household thats
already hooked on iPhones and full-
size iPads. For those not wedded
to the Apple system, the other
tablets merit a close look.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD (starts
at $199 for 16 gigabytes of
storage)
A year ago, the Kindle Fire
was the plucky, cut-rate tablet,
the Dodge Neon to the iPads
BMW. This year, the gap in
quality and features has narrowed
considerably. The Kindle Fire
HD has a better screen than the
iPad Mini, and now sports a
front-facing camera. The original
Kindle Fire had none.
In another nice touch, it has
speakers on either side of the screen
when its held horizontally, making
for much better stereo sound when
youre playing a movie.
The selection of content is
narrower than for the iPad,
since its heavily slanted toward
Amazons services. Likewise,
the selection of third-party apps
is smaller than on the iPad or
Googles Nexus 7. But there
are enough games to thrill a kid
for hours, and like Barnes &
Nobles Nook, the Kindle can be
congured with a special kid
mode that shields them from
racier content - and from messing
up your settings.
The Kindle Fire is especially
useful for members of Amazons
Prime shipping service, since they
get access to free streaming movies.
On the other hand, anyone could
be annoyed by the ads that appear
on the lock screen. Getting rid of
them costs $15. Theres no option
for cellular broadband, so youre
limited to Wi-Fi connections.
Barnes & Noble Nook HD
(starts at $199 for 8 gigabytes
of storage)
Barnes & Noble has paid a
lot of attention to the screens on
its Nooks. This year, its clearly
outdone the competition, with a
screen that packs the pixels tighter
than any other small tablet. Its very
sharp and colorful, approaching
the look of the Retina screen that
graces the full-size iPad.
The other strength of the Nook
HD is that it has a slot for a
memory card, meaning that you
can expand the storage space for
movies and music by 32 gigabytes
for $25. Its the only tablet in our
roundup with this feature.
The downside is that the Nook
HD is less of a general-purpose
tablet and more of a consumption
device for books and movies. It
doesnt have a camera, so its no
good for videoconferencing. The
selection of apps is the smallest.
Youll nd big names like Angry
Birds here, but there is no depth
to the catalog. Theres also no
option for cellular broadband.
Still, the Nook is an excellent
choice for avid readers, kids and
others who wont be frustrated by
the small selection of things like
3-D shoot-em-up games.
Google Nexus 7 (starts at $199
for 16 gigabytes of storage)
Frustrated that Amazon and
Barnes & Noble were taking
Googles Android software, gutting
it and using it to power tablets
that dont yield the search giant
a red cent in advertising revenue
or e-book sales, Google this year
launched the rst tablet under its
own brand. The Nexus 7 has a
power-house processor and a screen
similar to that of the Kindle Fire
HD. Since it runs stock Android, it
has access to hundreds of thousands
of applications written for Android
smartphones, and it has more
sophisticated multi-tasking abilities
than the competitors, so its easy to
switch from program to program.
Like the iPad Mini, it has a GPS chip
for navigation. It has a front-facing
camera for videoconferencing.
Theres a $299, 32-gigabyte
version that can connect to
AT&Ts wireless network.
The Nexus 7 is a great tablet
for the technophile who would
chafe at the restrictions imposed
by competing manufacturers. But
anyone will be able to appreciate
it. In terms of kid-friendliness, its
beaten by Amazon and Barnes &
Noble. AP
Gift guide to smaller tablets
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Marlon Magtira, Section Editor
Tech
ManilaStandardToday
I got a Mini!
A customer reacts after
buying a new iPad Mini
in Seoul, South Korea.
The tablet computer is
without a doubt the gift
of the year. just like it
was last year. But if you
resisted the urge in 2011,
now is the time to give in.
This seasons tablets are
better all around. Intense
competition has kept
prices very low, making
tablets incredible values
compared to smartphones
and PCs. AP
NEW YORKThe tablet computer is
without a doubt the gift of the season - just
like it was last year. But if you resisted the
urge in 2011, now is the time to give in.
This seasons tablets are better all around.
Intense competition has kept prices very
low, making tablets incredible values
compared to smartphones and PCs.
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NUEVA VIZCAYA 2
ND
DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
Malasin, Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
INVITATION TO BID
The Department of Public Works and Highways Nueva Vizcaya 2
nd
District
Engineering Offce, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors
to apply to bid for the following contract(s):
1. Contract D: 12BJ0074
Name of Project: Road Upgrading (Gravel to Paved) based on Gravel
Road Strategies, Traffc Benchmark for Upgrading to
Paved Road Standard (HDM-4 Project Analysis) MFO-
2), ntermittent Section, National-Bitnong-Belane Road,
K 0261+1545-K0261+1640
Location: Bitnong Section, Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
Brief Description: Concreting of 6.10 x 0.23 x 92.5.0 ln.m. roadway; with
construction of double cribwall slope protection and
construction of 2-Barrel 1.5 x 1.25 x 10m Box Culvert
Major tems of Work: tem 311: PCCP; tem 404: Reinforcing Steel Bars; tem
405: Structural Concrete Class "A
Approved Budget for
the Contract (ABC): P 15,668,410.00
Duration: 180 CD
Paved Road Standard (HDM-4 Project Analysis) MFO-2),
ntermittent Section, Bambang-Kasibu-Quezon-Solano
Road K 0262+000-K 0264+050
Location: Antutot Section, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya
Brief Description: Concreting of 6.7 x 0.23 ln.m. roadway; construction of
stone masonry works; construction of 1,449 ln.m. curb &
gutter type "A; installation of metal guardrails, warning
signs, chevron and refectorized thermoplastic pavement
markings (white and yellow)
Major tems of Work: tem 311 : PCCP, 0.23m thk; tem 603 (3a): Metal Guardrails
(Metal Beam)
Approved Budget for
Duration: 260 CD
Paved Road Standard (HDM-4 Project Analysis) MFO-
2), ntermittent Section, Papaya-Malabing-Wangal-
Binogawan-Tadji-Runruno Road, K 0296+941-K
0297+950 & K 0297+1744-K 0297+1984
Location: Malabing Section, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya
Brief Description: Concreting of 6.7 x 0.23 x 1,140.77 ln.m. roadway;
construction of 204 cu.m. grouted riprap and installation
of 51 ln.m., 910 mm dia. RCPC; with 3x3x10, 2-barrel
RCBC
Major tems of Work: tem 311 : PCCP; tem 506: Stone Masonry
Approved Budget for
Duration: 180 CD
Name of Project: Replacement/Rehabilitation/Strengthening of Permanent
Bridges generated from Bridge Management System
(BMS), Sta. Fe Bridge along Daang Maharlika
Location: Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
Brief Description: Connstruction of 25 ln.m. RCDG Bridge (superstructure
only-girder and slab with railings, including detour road
Major tems of Wor: tem 404 : Reinforcing Steel Bars; tem 405: Structural
Concrete Class "A
Approved Budget for
Duration: 180 CD
Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in
accordance with R.A. 9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.
To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of ntent (LO),
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 ABC, or credit line commitment at least equal to 10% of ABC. The
BAC will use nondiscretionary 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 Offce before the deadline for the receipt
of LO. The DPWH POCW-Central Offce will only process contractors' applications
for registration with complete requirements and issue the Contractor's Certifcate of
Registration (CRC). Registration Forms may be downloaded at the DPWH website.
The signifcant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:
BAC Activities Schedule
1. ssuance of Bidding Documents November 8-29, 2012
2. Pre-Bid Conference November 19, 2012 (2:00 PM)
3. Deadline of Receipt of LO from Prospective
Bidders
Deadline: November 22, 2012 (5:00
PM)
4. Receipt of Bids Deadline: November 29, 2012 (10:00 AM)
5. Opening of Bids Deadline: November 29, 2012 (2:00PM)
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BD's) at the Department
of Public Works and Highways Nueva Vizcaya 2nd District Engineering Offce,
upon payment of a nonrefundable fee (per D.M.C #37, series of 2012) of twenty
hve thousand pesos (P25,000.00). Prospective bidders may also download the
BDs from the DPWH web site, if available. Prospective bidders that will download the
BDs from the DPWH website shall pay the said fees on or before the submission of
their bid documents. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and
acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised RR.
Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specifed
in the BD's in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The frst
envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include a copy
of the CRC. The second envelope shall contain the fnancial component of the bid.
Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in
the bid evaluation and post-qualifcation.
The Department of Public Works and Highways Nueva Vizcaya 2
nd
District Engineering
Offce 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.) FERDINAND M. DOMINGO
BAC, Chairman
Noted :
(Sgd.) RODOLFO M. TORALBA, JR., CEO VI
District Engineer
(MST-NOV. 21, 2012)
Region X
Zamboanga del Norte, 1
st
Engineering District
Sta. sabel, Dipolog City
(MST-Nov. 21, 2012)
INVITATION TO BID
The Department of Public Works and Highways, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the
DPWH 1
st
District Engineering Offce Sta. sabel, Dipolog City, invites prospective suppliers/bidders to apply
to bid for the following contract/s :
Contract ID: 12JB0095 (Goods)
Contract Name: Furnishing of Materials for use in the Construction/Extension of Water System
at Morias Water System
Contract Location: Brgy. Nipaan, Siare, Bago, Motibot, Doa Josefa, R. G. Macias, Sindangan,
ZN.
Approve Budget for the Contract (ABC): P 2,686,039.48
Contract Duration : w/n ten (10) working days upon the receipt of Purchase Order
Place of Delivery : JOBSITE
Bref. Description:
Quantity Unit Description
44 Bags Portland Cement
255.63 Kgs. 16mm x 6.0m STD. Def. bars (27pcs.)
7 Kgs. # 16 Tie wire
6 Pcs. x 4' x 8' Ordinary Plywood
4 Kgs. C.W. Nails (asstd. Sizes)
1,000
Pcs. 4 x 60m UPVC Pipe Single hub with rubber ring (series 8, t= 6.30m)
(Moldex or equiv.)
2 Pcs. 4 Push on Type/Plange type adaptor
2 Pcs. 4 Companion Flange C.. (6holes)
1 Pc. 4 x 45 UPVC Elbow
1 Pc. 2 x 1 G.. Ball reducer
1 Pc. 1 Male compression adaptor
1 Pc. 2 Female compression adaptor
1 Pc. 2 x 1 Compression reducer
2 Pcs. 3 x 2 G.. Ball reducer
1 Pc. 2 Male compression adaptor
1 Pc. 6 Mechanical C.. Sleeve type coupling
3 Pcs. 6 x 90 UPVC Pressure bend (elbow)
30 m. 10mm Steel cable stranded
1 Pc. 6 x 90 UPVC Elbow
1 Pc. 6 Push on/Flange type adaptor w/ bolts
1 Pc. 6 Companion Flange w/ 6 holes
6 Pcs. 4 Mechanical C.. Sleeve type coupling
5 Pcs. 4 UPVC Double
20 Pcs. 4 x 22.50 UPVC Pressure bands
2 Pcs. 4 UPVC Push on/fange type adaptor
2 Pcs. 4 companion fange C.. 9threaded inside)
1 Pc. 4 UPVC Tee Push on type
2 Pcs. 4 x 12 G.. Nipple
4 Liters Epoxy Hi strength (A & B)
4 Pcs. 4 x 45 UPVC Elbow
98 Kgs. 1 x 1 x 3/16 x 20' STD Steel angle bars (6pcs.)
58.07 Kgs. 2 x 3/16 STD Flat bar (5pcs.)
110 Pcs. 12mm Cable clamp (clip)
50 m. 1 Steel cable stranded
14 Pcs. 1 Cable clamp (clip)
110 Pcs. 12mm x Machine bolts w/ washer & nuts full threaded (USA Brand)
4 Kgs. Welding rod (fuji)
3 Pcs. 6 x 6.0m G.. Pipe S 40
1 Pc. 1 x 12 G.. Nipple
12 Pcs. 5/8 x 7 Machine bolts w/ plain washer & nuts (USA Brand)
2
Pcs. 6 x 45 UPVC Elbow
Bref. Description:
Quantity Unit Description
2 Pcs.
6 Mechanical C.. Sleeve type coupling
8 Pcs. 1 Cable clamp (clip)
98 Kgs. 1 x 1 x 3/16 x 20' Angle bar (6pcs.)
46.45 Kgs. 2 x 3/16 x 20' STD Flat bar (4pcs.)
50 m. Steel cable stranded
14 Pcs. Cable clamp (clip)
110 Pcs. 12mm Cable clamp (clip)
110 Pcs. x Machine bolt w/ nuts & washer full threaded (USA Brand)
4 Kgs. Welding rod (fuji)
3 Pcs. 4 x 6.0m G.. Pipe S 40
1 Pcs. 1 x 12 G.. Nipple
12 Pcs. 5/8 x 5 Machine bolt w/ plain washer & nuts (USA Brand)
4 Pcs. 4 x 45 UPVC Elbow
8 Pcs. 1 cable clamp (clip)
52 m. 12mm Nylon Rope
2 Pcs. 4 x 2 C.. Saddle clamp
2 Pcs. 2 x 1 Hydrant head
1 Pc. 2 x 6.0m G.. Pipe S 40
2 Rolls Tefon Tape
4 Pcs. 4 x 1 Saddle Clamp
4 Pcs. 1 Combination Air release valve
1 Pc. 1 x 6.0m G.. Pipe S 40
2 Rolls Tefon Tape 20 yards
10 Pcs. 4 x 6.0m G. . Pipe S 40
10 Pcs. 4 x G. . Coupling S 40
4 Pcs. 4 x 45 G.. Elbow S 40
113.616 Kgs. 16mm x 6.0m STD Plain bars (12pcs.)
112 Pcs. 16mm washer & nuts full threaded (for 16mm bolts)
96.73 Kgs. 5/16 x 2 x 20' Flat bar (5pcs.)
9 Pcs. 4 x 6.0m G. . Pipe S 40
9 Pcs. 4 x G. . Coupling S 40
4 Pcs. 4 x 45 G.. Elbow S 40
77.28 Kgs. 5/16 x 2 x 20' Flat bar (4pcs.)
80 Pcs. 16mm nuts & Plain washers
113.616 Kgs. 16mm x 6.0m STD Plain bars (12pcs.)
30 Pcs. Tefon Tape
2 Pcs. 3/16 x 4' x 8' Marine Plywood
2 Pcs. 4' x 8' Tarpaulin w/ STD D.O. Caption
4 Kgs. C.W. Nails (asstd. Sizes)
100 Bd.ft. Coco lumber (asstd. Sizes)
83.33
Bd.ft. 2 x 2 x 10' Coco lumber (25pcs.)
Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with R.A.
9184 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.
To bid for this contract, a bidder must meet the following criteria: (a) prior registration with DPWH, (b)
Filipino citizen/sole proprietorships, corporations/partnerships/cooperatives/organizations with at least sixty
percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belongs to the citizens of the Philippines, (c) completed
similar contract whose value must be at least 50% of the ABC within a period of 2 years, and (a) Net
Financing Contracting Capacity at least 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non discretionary pass/fail criteria
in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids.
Unregistered suppliers/bidders, however, shall submit their applications for registration to the BAC
for Goods, Secretariat, DPWH Central Offce seven (7) calendar days before deadline for the submission
and opening of bids. The BAC for Goods, DPWH Central Offce will only process suppliers applications for
registration with complete requirements, and issue the Supplier's Registration Certifcate (SRC). Registration
forms may be secured from the Secretariat, BAC for Goods Offce. Ground Floor, DPWH Central Offce.

The signicant times and deadIines of procurement activities are shown beIow :
1. ssuance of Bidding Documents November 20, 2012 to December 11, 2012
2. Pre Bid Conference December 03, 2012
3. Deadline of Receipt of LO December 05, 2012
3. Submission and Receipt of Bids December 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM
4. Opening of Bids December 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at BAC Offce, DPWH ZN 1
st
District
Engineering Offce, Sta. sabel, Dipolog City, upon payment of a non refundable fee of Five Thousand
Pesos Only (Php 5,000.00). 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 Bid Documents. Bid must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount
and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised RR.
Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specifed in the BDs in two (2)
separate bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The frst envelope shall contain the technical component
of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the fnancial
component of the Bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in
the bid evaluation and the post qualifcation.
The Department of Public Works and Highways 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.) ROY ROGER M. PASTRANO
Engineer
BAC Vice Chairman
Noted by:
(Sgd.) ALEXANDER G. DUHIG, CSEE
District Engineer
(MST-Nov. 14, 21 & 28, 2012)
NOTI CE OF EXTRAJ UDI CI AL
SETTL EMENT
Not i ce i s her eby
given that the deceased
Rodolfo Perez Madrid,
who died intestate on
October 13, 2012 has
been extra j udi ci al l y
settled among his heirs
his shares of stocks at
FEU, FRC and PVB as
per Doc. No. 40, Page
No. 4, Book No. 350
Series of 2012 before
Notary Public Atty. Delfn
R. Agcaoili, Jr. of Manila
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ISAH V.
RED
SIMPLY RED
AGA MUHLACH
Andi
Eigenmann
in Night
Skins by
Lee
This is what hurt me most, says
the guy after his friends children sold
him something he found out was sto-
len. I could be charged with violat-
ing the anti-fencing law.
Apparently, this wasnt the rst
time the children did something
similar to this. Earlier, the same
children of his friend offered some-
thing to his own son. Then, when
the sale was done, police ofcers
came to their house looking for the
item. The police said the item was
reported to have been stolen.
The friend said it was sold to
them by people they know, so they
went to the police headquarters and
led a complaint.
His friend (the father of the
two that sold them the unit) came
to him and even berated him in
defense of his children. He is a
friend, the guy said. I cant be-
lieve he tolerates the behavior of
his childen, and try to abuse the
trust of his friends.
The case is still in the hands of
the police authorities, but the chil-
dren continue to do what they
have been doing before.
But they cant come to us
now, after what we found
out, says the guy.
The father of the chil-
dren who gypped them
with more than a mil-
lion bucks used to
be active in show
business.
Free Your
Night with
Lee
As the sun sets
upon the city
and the darkness
begins to fall, the
night emboldens the true
you to release yourselves
from all inhibitions, daring
to be unafraid to express
who you really are.. and
fearless enough to Free
Your Night Side.
Lee Jeans, one of the
most popular names in
global denim wear, un-
leashed its new 2012 Holi-
day Collection that included
its much talked about Night
Skin collection. The event,
dubbed Free Your Night Side,
was a jam packed visual specta-
cle at the SM Mall of Asia Atri-
um on Oct. 26 with Andi Eigen-
mann, and JC Tiuseco.
The event featured the partici-
pation of eight prestigious univer-
sities that elded their own would-
be fashion gurus that demonstrated
creativity and out of the box de-
signs in several grueling competi-
tions, with cash prizes at stake.
But the story of the night was
the triumphant return of Andi
Eigenmann, who looked devastat-
ingly beautiful in her Lee Night
Skins that wrapped her scorching
hot curves
p e r f e c t -
ly. Andi
f i e r c e l y
w a l k e d
down the
r u n wa y
and took
command
of the en-
tire SM
M O A
At r i u m,
l e a v i n g
the men in
the audience
screaming for
more. Without show-
ing too much esh, Andi
looked every bit a strong,
condent woman in her
second Skin. In many
ways, the Night Skin
Skinny jeans that accen-
tuated Andis body exqui-
sitely, made her look even
sexier than if
she were
nude.
J C
Tiuseco
also left
the wom-
en swoon-
ing, as he
had with his
chiseled abs
in full display.
JCs smolder-
ing boy-next
door looks and
ripped body t
perfectly with
Lees Night Skin
mens line that
he modeled down
the runway, reaf-
rming that skinny
jeans on men is ex-
tremely sexy.
From its unorth-
odox ts, and un-
tamed
designs, Lee Jeans
knows how to cre-
ate the ultimate
denim experience for
its customers. The Night Skin col-
lection solidies that reputation,
as they denitively created a new
breed of Denim wear, that not only
makes a statement in the innova-
tion of fashion, but transcends per-
sonal hang-ups and inhibitions.
MedTalk with
Angel Jacob
Solar News Channels ever ex-
panding network has borne fruit
to a late-night on-air medical con-
sultation program called MedTalk,
which covers a variety of medical
a n d
health
topics for its
viewers.
Hosted by
TV host and
celebrity mom
Angel Jacob,
MedTalk aims to
provide informa-
tion and helpful
ways on how the
general public
should watch over
their health.
On the show,
panelists of es-
teemed medical
doctors will tackle
medical-or health-
related issues, giv-
ing useful insights
and preventive ac-
tions for its view-
ers. These medical
experts will analyze
raw health care ma-
terial and convey
health-related infor-
mation that is easy to
understand.
Utilizing the pro-
grams social media
portals, on-air con-
sultations are done
where medical doc-
tors and the programs
viewers can interact.
Each episode will
feature one case study,
as well as two-minute
medical segments, which
give its viewers much
needed facts that may just
be essential in optimal
health. Health Capsules,
one of the two- minute
segments, covers medi-
cal facts, breakthroughs,
procedures, and trivia.
The other segment,
called Second Opin-
ion, enlightens viewers
about health-related issues heard
on the news and all other media
sources.
Sorting out medical concerns
will greatly arm the general pub-
lic with important knowledge
surrounding the health and well-
ness aspect.
MedTalk airs Tuesdays at 10
p.m. on Solar News Channel.
Solar News Channel airs on
Sky Ch. 16, Global Destiny Ch.
28, Cignal Ch. 21, Cablelink Ch.
12, and on free television SBN
Ch. 21.
SARAH Geronimo is by far the brightest
music and movie star of her generation
while John Lloyd Cruz has established
a reputation as the blockbuster actor of
recent history. So what happens when
these big names are put together in one
major big screen project?
In July 2008, A-rated A Very Special
Love was released and became a huge
hit that fans clamored for another lm.
Seven months later, Sarah and John Lloyd
reprised their roles as Laida Magtalas
and Miggy Montenegro in another Viva
Films and Star Cinema co-production,
You Changed My Life. The sequel grossed
more than P225 million and became the
rst Filipino lm to breach the P200-
million mark at the local box ofce, a feat
we thought only Hollywood pictures can
achieve.
Due to the phenomenal success of
the two movies, which raked almost 500
million pesos at the tills, Sarah and John
Lloyd were bestowed with Box Ofce
King and Queen honors by the Guillermo
Mendoza Awards for two consecutive
years (2008 and 2009). But all the good
things came to an end in 2010 when both
parties announced that they could no longer
work together to do the third installment
of A Very Special Love. Sources believed
that their camps could not agree with the
script while insiders said their personal
issues got in the way. Diehard fanatics
were devastated.
A few blockbuster lms with different
partners and a few breakups later, the
onscreen tandem of Sarah and Lloydie
has nally been given another chance to
entertain its die-hard supporters. The long
overdue third installment of the romcom
series has nally been given a green
light. The pair is shooting twice a week
to deliver It Takes A Man And A Woman
(the working title of the third movie) to
the theaters in February as Star Cinemas
opening salvo for 2013.
And just when their fans though the
movie is already the biggest delight, Sarah
and Lloydie offer them another treat,
another movie of course. The project will
see Sarah caught in a love triangle with
John Lloyd and Coco Martin. The lm, if
pushes through, will be released in the last
quarter of 2013.
Kapamilya sweeps
Star Awards
Its a repeat performance for the
Kapamilya Network after it was named by
PMPC Star Awards for Television as Best
Station, an award the media conglomerate
has been receiving for four consecutive
years now.
The annual awards give the
coveted trophy to the station PMPC
members believe has the most balanced
programming. And for the next few days,
this will be a hot topic among the fans of
ABS-CBN and GMA-7. Heated word war
already swarmed the Internet as nobody
accepts defeat and nobody ever gives up
the throne.
During the awarding ceremony that
happened over the weekend, out of the
46 trophies given out by the Philippine
Movie Press Club, Kapamilya Network
talents and executives went home bagged
28 trophies including Best News Program
for TV Patrol, Best Comedy Show for
Toda Max, Best Celebrity Talk Show for
The Buzz, Best Musical/Variety Show for
Asap 2012, Best Game or Reality Show
for Its Showtime and Best Public Affairs
Program for The Bottomline.
Kapamilyas closest rival, GMA
Network, snatched eight recognitions
including the awards Best Drama Series
(Amaya), Best Magazine Show (Kapuso Mo
Jessica Soho), Best Public Service Program
(Wish Ko Lang) and Best Documentary
Program (I-Witness).
Meanwhile, TV5 went home with
ve trophies and additional two special
awards for Aga Muhlach and Ruffa
Gutierrez who were named Male and
Female Star of the Night, respectively.
Since its inception in 1987, PMPC
has named ABS-CBN Best Station for
12 times now, and GMA Network for
15 times. In 1995, the rival networks
were both named Best TV Stations. The
credibility of the PMPC, if it really has
any, has been tainted with controversies.
Its always been questioned by critics for
favoring one network and for declaring
two winners in just one category, which
apparently, happened again this year.
NICKIE
WANG
WITHOUT WANG
2
Gypped
by friends
HAVE you ever been gypped
by people you thought they
were your friends? This isnt an
unusual occurrence. It happens
all the time. But sadly for this
person, he thought the children
of the couple he thought were
his friends would not even
dare on him and his family
because of their familys
long time friendship.
JC Tiusecos six-pack
abs graced the Lee
Fashion Show
Reviving the
Sarah-John Lloyd
team-up

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