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Rage off camp. A protester uses a bullhorn during a rally outside the Armed Forces headquarters in Quezon
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Our vessels have been out of
Panatag for three weeks now. If
they have pulled out their own
vessels, especially their govern-
ment vessels, this issue would
have already been settled. So who
is protracting the issue on Panatag
Shoal now? Mr. Aquino said.
It is not clear to me which of the
statements that we have made were
provocative. The other side, on the
other hand, has been saying a lot of
things. Maybe they should read what
they have written so far.
Before the start of Thursdays
full Cabinet meeting, Mr. Aquino
said the government would look
for the best approach to settle
its standoff with China over their
conicting territorial claims.
He said the government would
endeavor to come up with a har-
monized policy on China.
There are several schools of
thought on how to deal with the
Chinese We want to come up
with what is the best approach to
settle this issue, Mr. Aquino said.
He said his statement that the
Philippines might ask the US to
send Orion spy planes to monitor
the countrys territory was taken
out of context, and that it was just
one option that his government
was considering.
America is a treaty ally. We
have some deciencies while
they have the capacity [to do aer-
ial surveillance and monitoring],
the President said.
By Rey E. Requejo
THE Supreme Court has upheld
the power of the President to ap-
point the chief justice, denying a
petition to it to stop the Judicial
and Bar Council from proceed-
ing with its search for the top
magistrate and from submitting
a shortlist of nominees for the
Presidents consideration.
The high court, with all its
members voting, denied the
petition by a Famela Dulay
claiming that the President may
not appoint the Chief Justice
because the 1987 Constitution
only empowers him to appoint
the Supreme Courts justices but
not the Chief Justice.
The court said the petitioner
failed to show that she was en-
titled to be heard.
Nowhere in her petition
did she assert her right either
as citizen or taxpayer ling her
petition on behalf of the public
who are directly affected by the
issues, the high court ruled.
Accordingly, she is wanting
in legal standing to institute the
instant petition. Outright dis-
missal of the present petition is,
therefore, warranted.
The Court found for the Presi-
dent even as President Benigno
Aquino III on Thursday said he
preferred Justice Secretary Leila
de Lima to remain at the Justice
Department even if she made it to
the JBCs shortlist of nominees.
The post of chief justice be-
came vacant on May 29 after the
Senate, sitting as an impeach-
ment court, found Chief Justice
Renato Corona guilty of betray-
al of public trust for failing to
THE Liberal Party will form a
common program of govern-
ment with the Nacionalista
Party and the Nationalist Peo-
ples Coalition as a result of the
promising talks on their possi-
ble coalition for the 2013 polls,
President Benigno Aquino III
said Thursday.
The talks were very, very
successful, Mr. Aquino said.
But he deferred to LP presi-
dent and Transport Secretary
Manuel Roxas II to provide the
details of the coalition talks.
Roxas said the common
platform of government would
be the basis of the coalition.
It will include our anti-cor-
ruption drive, judicial reforms
and common legislative agenda,
he said in a phone interview.
The Nacionalista Party is led
by Senator Manuel Villar, whom
Mr. Aquino defeated in the 2010
presidential elections.
The NPC was founded by
billionaire businessman and San
Miguel Corp. chairman Eduardo
Cojuangco.
The Liberal Party aside, the
United Nationalist Coalition of
Vice President Jejomar Binay has
STOCKS, the peso and government bonds
gained Thursday after the nations debt
rating was raised to its highest level since
2003 by Standard & Poors.
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index
advanced 0.3 percent to a record close of
5,369.98 in Manila, extending this years
gain to 23 percent.
The peso climbed 0.4 percent to
41.68 per dollar, near a four-year high of
41.60.
The long-term foreign currency-de-
nominated debt ranking was increased
one level to BB+ from BB, S&P said in a
statement. Thats one step below invest-
ment grade and on a par with neighboring
Indonesia.
The endorsement will help Presi-
dent Benigno Aquino III as he boosts
government spending to a record this
year and seeks $16 billion of invest-
ment in roads, bridges and airports to
shield the economy from Europes debt
crisis. Developing nations from Brazil
By Bernadette Lunas
INTERNAL Revenue on
Thursday said it had led
criminal charges against the
supplier of used helicopters to
the National Police for failing
to pay nearly P70 million in
income and value-added taxes.
Commissioner Kim Henares
said the charges were led
against Hilario de Vera, the
owner of Manila Aerospace
Products Trading.
She said Manila Aerospace
sold used helicopters to the
National Police worth P104.99
million in 2009 and was paid
in 2010, but the company reg-
istered the transaction with the
bureau only in October 2011.
Henares said they computed
the companys income tax liabil-
ity at P55.49 million and its VAT
deciency at P13.01 million.
De Vera is a VAT-regis-
tered individual and is required
Supreme Court on Thursday de-
nied a petition of former Magu-
indano governor Zaldy Ampatu-
an seeking to reverse a Court of
Appeals decision supporting the
murder charges led against him
by the Justice Department.
The Court threw out Ampatu-
ans claim that the appellate court
committed grave abuse of discre-
tion when it upheld the depart-
ments decision to le multiple
murder charges against him.
After review of the records,
the Court resolves to deny the
petition for failure to show that
the Court of Appeals commited
any reversible error in afrm-
ing the May 5, 2010 resolution
of the Department of Justice that
ordered the reinstatement of the
criminal information for murder
against petitioner Datu Zaldy
Puti Ampatuan, the court said.
On that date, the department
reversed its resolution in the pre-
vious month that excluded Zaldy
Ampatuan from the charges led
against his father, his brother
and other relatives. His exclu-
sion from the case was allegedly
based on new evidence that was
never presented in the prelimi-
nary investigation.
Then Justice Secretary Alberto

By Florante S. Solmerin
POLICE on Thursday arrested
a leader of a leftist organization
while she was meeting with a par-
ty-list lawmaker inside a hotel in
Tuguegarao City, ofcials said.
Agnes Mesina, coordinator
of the group Makabayan in Ca-
gayan Valley, was nabbed at the
coffee shop of Hotel Rama while
she was meeting with Alliance
of Concerned Teachers Rep. An-
tonio Tinio.
Ofcials said she was arrest-
ed for her alleged involvement
in the murder of Willem Geert-
man, a Dutchman and the execu-
tive director of Alay Bayan-Lu-
zon who was shot dead by two
By Sara Susanne Fabunan
MANILA on Thursday sent a strong protest
against Chinas recent establishment of San-
sha City, which the Chinese had created to
administer virtually all the territories within
the West Philippine Sea or South China
Sea, by summoning Chinese Ambassador
Ma Keging and handing her a note verbale
protesting Beijings action.
Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Her-
nandez said Chinas latest move violated
Philippine sovereignty in the South China
Sea that clearly belonged to Manila, in-
cluding a big part of the Spratly Islands,
the Scarborough Shoal and the islands off
the Philippines western coast.
Hernandez told reporters that Chinas
move contradicted a 2002 non-aggression
agreement.
The declaration on the establishment
of Sansha city contradicts the spirit of the
declaration on the conduct of parties in
the South China Sea, he said.
Beijing has stepped up its efforts to
strengthen its presence in the disputed
islands in recent weeks, setting up a mili-
tary command in Sansha and announcing
it would open nine offshore areas in the
South China Sea for joint oil exploration
with foreign rms.
Chinese ships also continued to patrol
the South China Sea.
PH takes swipe
again at China
Shoal put under Sino city; protest filed
Spy plane. The US P-3C Orion surveillance aircaft could be used to watch
Philippine territory and monitor the foreign vessels in the disputed areas
of the West Philippine Sea. WIKIPEDIA
Zaldy Ampatuan fails to stop ling of murder cases
Party-list solon decries arrest of activist
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By Joyce Pangco Paares
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on
Thursday accused Beijing of dragging
out the conict over the Panatag (Scar-
borough) Shoal after Beijing accused
Manila of plotting to deliberately escalate
the tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Philippines
Sansha City
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Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
National Capital Judicial Region
Branch 87, Quezon City
IN RE: CORRECTION IN THE
CIVIL REGISTRY OF REGENE
S. TEODORO
SPEC. PROC. CASE NO. Q-12-71146
REGENE S. TEODORO,
Petitioner
x-----------------------------------------x
ORDER
In a verifed petition for correction of entry in the
Certifcate of Live Birth of REGENE S. TEODORO, the
petitioner prays for the correction of paragraph 2 of the
Certifcate of Live Birth, by changing the GENDER from
MALE to FEMALE.
The Court hereby sets the Petition for hearing
on August 9, 2012 at 8:30 in the morning before this
Court sitting at Rm. 113-114, Ground Floor, Hall of Jus-
tice Bldg., Quezon, where the petitioner is required to
appear and bring all the evidence in support of the
subject petition.
Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense
of the Petitioner, once a week for three (3) consecutive
weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation in Metro Ma-
nila, to be selected by raffe pursuant to PD 1079.
Serve copies of this Order and the petition to the
Offce of the Local Civil Registrar of Quezon City, Na-
tional Statistics Offce, Offce of the Solicitor General,
Offce of the City Prosecutor at the expense of the pe-
titioner and any person who has any opposition hereto
may fle the same, within ffteen (15) days from notice of
the petition, or from the last date of publication of such
notice. Post copies of this Order also at the lobby of
Quezon City Justice Hall at least twenty (20) days prior
to the scheduled hearing.
SO ORDERED.
May 18, 2012, Quezon City, Philippines
(SGD.) AURORA A. HERNANDEZ-CALLEDO
Presiding Judge
(MST-JUNE 22, 29 & JULY 6, 2012)
Department of Transportation and Communications
CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD
OLD MIA ROAD, PASAY CITY
Metro Manila
IN RE: PETITION FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
(CPCN) TO OPERATE DOMESTIC SCHEDULED
AIR TRANSPORTATIONSERVICES

CAB Case No. EP-38495/HED062012-239

MAGNUM.AIR (SKYJET), INC.
Petitioner.
x ------------------------------------------------------x
NOTICE OF HEARING
Pursuant to the provisions of R.A. 776, as amended, Notice is hereby given that
MAGNUM.AIR (SKYJET), INC. has fled with the Civil Aeronautics Board a petition
for issuance of Certifcate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to operate
domestic scheduled air transportation services. The above-entitled case is scheduled
for hearingf on July 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the CAB Conference Room, Old MIA
Road, Pasay City before the undersigned, wherein the applicant shall present relevant
evidence.
The applicant is hereby required to have this Notice of Hearing published at least
once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation
and that copy of this Notice and the Application be sent to all Philippine carriers, either
by personal service or by registered mail with return card at least fve (5) days before
the scheduled hearing.
Parties opposed to the granting of this application must fle their written opposition
on or before the date of hearing, furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant or
appear at the hearing with such evidence as may be proper under the premises.
Failure on the part of any interested party to fle their opposition on time or appear
at the hearing shall be construed as a waiver of their right to be heard and the Civil
Aeronautics Board shall proceed to hear and decide the applicationon its merits.
Let a copy of the petition and this Notice of Hearing be posted at the CAB Bulletin
Board beginning today.
20 June 2012
Pasay City, Philippines.
(Sgd.) MARIA ELBEN SL. MORO
Hearing Offcer
(MST-JUNE 22, 29 & July 6, 2012)
Party-list...
motorcycle-riding men in front of his ofce
in Angeles City on Tuesday.
Geertmans killing sparked another wave
of protests from leftists and sympathizers
who accused the military of involvement in
the incident.
On Wednesday, protesters trooped to the Ar-
mys general headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo to
protest the killing of alleged communist rebels in
San Narciso town in Quezon barely a week ago.
Tinio said he was surprised by the arrest
of Mesina and immediately condemned the
polices action.
I denounce the arrest of Makabayan Re-
gion II coordinator Agnes Mesina yesterday
on a trumped up charge of frustrated mur-
der, Tinio said.
The arrest took place as I was meeting
with her along with organizers of the local
chapter of ACT party-list at the Hotel Roma
coffee shop in Tuguegarao City. We had just
come from a successful consultation with
public school teachers.
The arrest of Mesina bears the hallmarks
of the harassment tactics of the national secu-
rity establishment, which seeks to hinder and
repress the activities of activists identied
with the Left by charging them with com-
mon crimes such as murder, arson, kidnap-
ping, armed robbery and the like.
Leftist groups have linked soldiers to the
murder of Geertman, but Army spokesman
Maj. Harold Cabunoc denied the accusation.
The police were pursuing a robbery angle
because the killers were said to have escaped
with Geertmans bag containing P1.2 mil-
lion, Cabunoc said.
LP...
also invited the Nacionalista
Party for a possible coalition.
Meanwhile, Liberal Party
vice chairman Senator Franklin
Drilon said Thursday the ruling
party could not have a pure LP
slate in the coming 2013 elec-
tions.
We do not have a monopoly
of politics, so we will have co-
alitions with a number of politi-
cal parties, he said.
Talks are ongoing, but I do
not want to say which party.
Let me just say that we want a
coalition partner that is in sync
with us insofar as the programs
of the President is concerned.
Drilon said they had to be
very choosy in picking a po-
litical group to partner with be-
cause they would only accept
those parties and candidates
supporting Mr. Aquinos advo-
cacy and program.
He admitted his partys in-
ability to complete its senatorial
line-up, but dismissed a possi-
bility that the LP and the United
Nationalist Alliance could have
common candidates at this point.
There are so many potential
candidates angling for a few
slots, Drilon said.
He said the President had ini-
tially announced four names in
the LP senatorial line-up: Cagay-
an Rep. Sonny Angara, TESDA
director general Joel Villanueva,
former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hon-
tiveros, and Customs Commis-
sioner Ruffy Biazon.
You would have incumbents
who would be part of our tick-
et, Drilon said.
Trillanes [Senator Antonio
Trillanes IV) will be with our
ticket. The incumbents I cannot
speak for them. Basically, that
is the ticket right now.
I am not in a position to give
the other names but we have
recommended [former Sena-
tor) Ramon Magsaysay Jr. to
be included in the slate and he
has the support of our party
president, Transportation Sec-
retary Mar Roxas and our vice
president, Butch Abad. Joyce
Pangco Paares and Macon
Ramos-Araneta
Zaldy...
Agra issued a resolution on
April 16, 2010, accepting Am-
patuans alibi that he was not in
Maguindanao at the time of the
murder. On May 5, 2010, Agra
reversed the previous resolution.
The Supreme Court said there
was no grave abuse of discretion
on the part of Agra when he is-
sued the May 5, 2010 resolution
that set aside the April 16 resolu-
tion.
According to Agra two wit-
nesses Abdul Talusan and Ken-
ny Dalandag, they saw Ampat-
uan in a meeting with his father
and other members of the family
when they planned the massacre
of 58 people, including 34 jour-
nalists, on Nov. 23, 2009 in Am-
patuan town in Maguindanao
Province.
They said Ampatuan had in-
tended to kill Esmael Manguda-
datu, then the vice-mayor of Bu-
luan town, who was on his way to
the Commission on Elections of-
ce to le his candidacy for gov-
ernor to challenge Datu Unsay
Andal Ampatuan Jr., the brother
of Zaldy Ampatuan.
Mangudadatu instead sent his
wife and two sisters who were
accompanied by 34 journalists.
They were mowed down in what
was described as the most hor-
ric massacre of members of the
media.
Zaldy Ampatuan will now
join Andal Ampatuan Sr., An-
dal Ampatuan Jr., and 198 other
suspects in the case that has led
to more killings, broken many
families and sent many people
into hiding.
The latest to ee in fear to Hong
Kong to seek assylum was Myrna
Reblando, the widow of slain re-
porter Bong Reblando, according
to lawyer Harry Roque.
I discovered inadvertently last
year through a Hong Kong-based
lawyer that Mrs. Myrna Reblando
is being processed in Hong Kong
for asylum, Roque said.
The information was con-
dential and knowing that asylum
is also a condential legal pro-
cess, I have not said anything
about it.
But Justice Secretary Leila de
Lima urged Mrs. Reblando to re-
turn to the country and said the
government would protect her.
I am appealing to her to
reconsider and give our gov-
ernment and its various legal
mechanisms a chance to work in
favor of attaining justice for the
massacre victims and keeping
witnesses safe, De Lima said.
Rey E. Requejo
Stocks...
to Indonesia have won upgrades in the past
year as governments reined in budget deficits.
From the Palace, the President said lend-
ing institutions had started charging the Phil-
ippines lower interest rates similar to those
enjoyed by investment-grade countries.
We understand that credit agencies
are being very conservative. In our view,
banks are being more realistic on the in-
terest rates that they would charge us be-
cause they know we are a low-risk credi-
tor, Mr. Aquino said.
Lending institutions are treating us
like an investment-grade country even if
we have not reached that status yet.
The President said his administration had
its eyes set on investment-grade status.
We are working hard to ensure that we
get there, Mr. Aquino said.
Reajeev De Mello, the Singapore-based
head of Asian xed-income assets at Sch-
roder Investment Management, said the
latest ratings upgrade conrmed what the
market expected.
It would be positive for the currency as
well as external and domestic bonds, he said.
The yield on the Philippines 4-percent
dollar bond due January 2021 fell ve
basis points, or 0.05 percentage point, to
2.77 percent, according to the prices com-
piled by Bloomberg.
The notes gained for a seventh day.
That on the 6.5 percent peso bonds due
April 2021 declined ve basis points, or
0.05 percentage point, to 5.13 percent, ac-
cording to Tradition Financial Services.
The rate was the lowest since March 12.
The foreign currency rating upgrade
reects our assessment of gradually easing
scal vulnerability, as the governments
scal consolidation improves its debt pro-
le and lowers its interest burden, S&Ps
credit analyst Agost Benard said.
S&Ps move comes after Moodys In-
vestors Service raised its outlook on the
nations rating to positive in May, citing
improving debt levels. Moodys still ranks
the $200-billion Philippine economy at
the second-highest junk level. Fitch Rat-
ings raised its assessment to one step be-
low investment grade last year.
We can now clearly make our case for
an investment-grade status, Finance Sec-
retary Cesar Purisima said.
The cost of insuring Philippine debt
against default dropped four basis points
to 150 basis points on Wednesday, the
seventh decline in a row, according to
data provider CMA. The contracts pay the
buyer face value in exchange for the un-
derlying securities or the cash equivalent
should a nation or company fail to adhere
to its debt agreements.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi forecasts the
peso will weaken to 42 per dollar in one
month, 42.40 in three months and 42.80
in six months.
At such levels, and in the midst of a
slow- moving global economic cycle, were
reluctant to shift our forecasts of the peso
too strongly, Leong Sook Mei, Singapore-
based regional head of global currency re-
search at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ,
wrote in a research note Thursday.
Ofcial rhetoric is coming in more
cautious.
The peso is up 5.1 percent against
the dollar in 2012, the best performance
among Asias 11 most-used currencies.
Central bank Governor Amando Tetang-
co said on July 4 that the monetary authority
was watchful for signs the speculative part
was not overtaking the fundamental ows.
Mr. Aquino plans to narrow the budget
shortfall to 2 percent of the gross domestic
product by 2013 from a target of 2.6 percent
this year. The government has stepped up
efforts to catch tax evaders and smugglers,
and has drawn up bills aimed at increasing
revenue to narrow the scal decit.
The Philippine economy grew 6.4 per-
cent in the rst quarter, the fastest pace
since 2010. Mr. Aquino is aiming for an
expansion of as much as 8 percent annu-
ally to cut poverty.
S&Ps move was very positive because
it promotes the countrys macroeconomic
and scal context, said Fitz Aclan, who
helps manage P850 billion ($20.4 billion) at
Manila- based BDO Unibank Inc.
There could be some upward movement
for our sovereign bonds, even our local
bonds. This will also be positive for equi-
ties. Joyce Pangco Paares, Maria Ber-
nadette Lunas and Bloomberg
SC...
disclose all his cash in his statement
of assets, liabilities and net worth.
The high court said that even on
the merits of the case, Dulays peti-
tion still had to be dismissed since
her interpretation of Section 9, Ar-
ticle VIII of the 1987 Constitution is
baseless.
The Court also did not give weight
to Dulays argument that the JBC
could only be headed by the incum-
bent Chief Justice, hence it should
stop its proceedings until a permanent
chief magistrate had been appointed.
To follow this logic would lead
to an eventuality where a vacancy
in the judiciary will not be lled if a
vacancy occurs in the JBC, the high
court said.
We can likewise infer from this
argument that if the Ofce of the
Chief Justice is vacated, the same
will not be lled because there will
be no incumbent Chief Justiceto act
as Chairman of the JBC.
The tribunal said it was the JBCs
duty to recommend appointees to the
judiciary even in the absence of the
chief justice as its ex-ofcio chairman.
Although it would be preferable if
the membership of the JBC is com-
plete, the JBC can still operate to per-
form its mandated task of submitting
the list of nominees to the President
even if the constitutionally-named
ex-ofcio chairman does not sit in the
JBC, the Court said.
Meanwhile, the Integrated Bar of
the Philippines on Thursday said it
will set its own criteria and standards
for the countrys top judicial post.
Group national president Roan Li-
barios said they would come up with
the criteria after consulting legal lu-
minaries, retired justices of the high
court and appellate courts as well as
the deans of law schools in a forum
on July 16 at the IBP building in Pa-
sig City.
He said results of the meeting will
be submitted to the JBC and shared
with reporters.
This is the rst time the IBP will
hold a high-level forum to dene
the criteria to guide the JBC and the
press in the choice of the next chief
justice, Libarios said.
We need to hear the voices of the
stakeholders.
IBP is the mandatory organization
of lawyers in the country whose aim
is to elevate the standards of the le-
gal profession, to improve the admin-
istration of justice and to enable the
Bar to discharge its public responsi-
bility more effectively. With Joyce
Pangco Paares
PH...
He drew support from Senate
President Juan Ponce Enrile and
Senator Gregorio Honasan.
Enrile said the Americans
were obliged to help the Philip-
pines under their mutual defense
treaty.
That is the purpose of the
treaty. Thats a security treaty
and it is the obligation of the
Philippines to help America and
in the reverse it is the obligation
of America to help the Philip-
pines, Enrile said.
But Enrile said the move move
should not be seen by China as
serving to escalate the tensions
in the area even as he urged the
government to continue seeking
a diplomatic solution to the cri-
sis.
I dont think China will re a
bullet. It would be most foolish for
them to do that, said Enrile who
served as defense secretary during
the Marcos administration.
They will alienate the public
opinion of the world. They will
portray themselves as an aggres-
sive predatory power that would
threaten the peace of Southeast
Asia and maybe of Asia given
their size.
At the same time, Enrile coun-
seled the government to continue
seeking a diplomatic solution to
the standoff.
Honasan said he welcomed
American help but added that the
country needed more than spy
planes.
But Senator Ferdinand Marcos
Jr. slammed the Palace for allow-
ing the Americans to interfere
in the dispute and warned that
might escalate the problem.
The issue should be settled
between the governments of the
Philippines and China without
outside interference, he said.
US Embassy spokeswoman Tina
Malone said Washington supported
the Philippines in enhancing its mar-
itime domain awareness.
The Philippines has the right
to explore all options in safe-
guarding its territorial waters,
including seeking help from the
US, she said when asked to
comment about the Presidents
statement about US spy planes.
Foreign Affairs spokesman
Raul Hernandez, however, said
no formal request had been made
to the Americans.
Reports said the idea of using US
spy planes was rst broached in Au-
gust 2011 by US Pacic Command
Admiral Samuel Locklear.
Malone declined to verify
those reports, however, and re-
ferred inquiries to the US De-
fense Department.
Defense Secretary Voltaire
Gazmin also denied that the US
made the offer, or that the idea
was discussed at any high-level
meetings with the Americans.
It was never brought up in our
meetings, he said in a text mes-
sage from Japan.
Gazmin said the Philippines
was considering using the
US spy planes in January to
monitor the incursion of foreign
vessels. At the time, he said
such a deployment would be on
a temporary or rotating basis.
With Macon Ramos-Araneta,
Sara Susanne D. Fabunan and
Florante S. Solmerin
Tax...
to le correct and accurate information in
his quarterly VAT returns, Henares said.
He should have paid P2.47 million in
[value-added tax] for 2009 based on the sales
for that year but he paid only P1.12 million.
Internal Revenue Talso led charges
against Ziegfried Loo Tian, the owner of
Golden Taste Food Services and General
Merchandising, for failing to le an income
tax return in 2011, Henares said.
She said the company, which was pro-
viding catering services to the Bureau of
Corrections, did not declare its P183.23
million sales in 2010 and its P185.48 mil-
lion sales in 2011.
The bureau computed Tians income tax
liability at P173 million for the two year
period and his value-added tax deciency
at P42.07 million.
But at the House of Representatives, leg-
islators slammed Henares for ordering to
freeze the bank deposits of the late Negros
Occidental Rep. Ignacio Arroyo.
Shoal..
Hernandez said the note verbale
was drafted and signed by Foreign
Affairs on June 28.
The Philippines reiterates that
the Kalayaan Island Group and Bajo
de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal)
and the waters and continental shelf
around them form an integral part of
the Philippine territory and maritime
jurisdiction, he said.
Hernandez said that was was the
10th note verbale that the Philip-
pines had sent to China since their
conict started in the West Philip-
pine Sea.
The Chinese government is
claiming ownership of 90 percent
of the islands in the South China
Sea that are also being claimed by
Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei, Malay-
sia and the Philippines.
The Philippines insists that
Panatag shoal is well within its
200-nautical-miles Exclusive Eco-
nomic Zone provided by the Unit-
ed Nations Convention on the Law
of the Sea, which was signed by
Manila and Beijing and 162 other
countries.
Manila and Beijings standoff
started in April when China pre-
vented Philippine authorities from
arresting their shermen who were
caught poaching inside the Shoal.
Last month, Chinas Global
Times said Beijing was set to estab-
lish Sansha City to better manage
the islands and waters in the West
Philippine Sea.
Meanwhile, Hernandez said
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert
del Rosario will not have talks with
Chinas Foreign Minister Yang Jie-
chi and their American counterpart
during the 45th Southeast Asian
Nations Foreign Ministers Meeting
in Phnom Penh.
He declined to say if the issue
on the disputed islands would be
discussed during the ministerial
meeting.
There are arrays of topics that
will be discussed during the meet-
ing, and one of those will be mari-
time security including regional is-
sues that concern the Asean and the
region, Hernandez said.
Test run. Toll Regulatory Board executive director Edmund Reyes (on the drivers seat) and Skyway
O&M Corp. president Ramon Borromeo test Skyways new cleaning equipment called Skyvee that the
company uses to clean the tollway guardrails, parapets and curbs.
JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
A3 News
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September classes backed
IN BRIEF
PH to export rice
Search mission called off
Hog raisers demand
reforms at Customs
Jobless rate eases to 6.8%
By Christine Herrera
FOR the rst time, the hog
raising industry on Wednesday
lauded the joint efforts of the
Department of Agriculture and
Bureau of Customs to stamp out
smuggling by instituting reforms
at the bureau including its ports.
The Agriculture and Finance
department agreed to enforce
mechanisms against smuggling
of agricultural products by
way of full inspection of meat
importations and conducting
quarantine prior to the actual
collection of duties and taxes,
among others.
We fully support the efforts
of the agriculture and the nance
departments in coming up with
measures to stop the unabated
smuggling of meat into the
country, which continues to
threaten the hog and poultry
industries as well as endanger
the health of consumers, said
Abono chairman Rosendo
So, also director of the Swine
Development Council.
In a letter addressed to
Agriculture Secretary Proceso
J. Alcala, Finance ofcials
made their position clear and
afrmed the issues agreed to
between Cabinet ofcials on the
controversial smuggling of meat.
The DOF letter, signed by
Finance Undersecretary and
Ofcer-In-Charge John Philip
P. Sevilla was sent to Alcala last
June 14.
Among the agreement forged
during the May 7, 2012 meeting
between agriculture and nance
ofcials with industry leaders
were: that there would be a
thorough inspection of all meat
and meat imports covered by a
ve percent to 10 percent tariff;
that all meat importers would
be subject to accreditation, the
requirements of which would
include the importers company
prole and capacity to import;
that the BoC would make changes
in the reference prices of pork and
chicken meat to reect realistic
market prices.
The meeting, which was
attended by Alcala, Finance
Undersecretary Carlo Carag and
Customs Commissioner Runo
Biazon and representatives of the
meat industry, also ended with
an agreement that quarantine
inspection would be done prior to
collection of duties and taxes.
It was also agreed during
the meeting to create an Anti-
Smuggling Task Force exclusive
to agricultural imports, the
composition of which will include,
aside from concerned government
agencies, representatives from
various agricultural sectors.
The DOF expressed reservation
on the automatic transmittal
of importers Inward Forward
Manifest to the DA unless and
until the security concerns are
sufciently addressed.
So, for his part, pointed out that
under their original proposal, the
IFM would not be surrendered to
a private party, but to a qualied
and authorized government agent,
preferably from the DA.
Last June 26, Biazon agreed
to let DA quarantine inspectors
to see the IFMs so that they can
check and determine whether
all incoming shipments of hog,
chicken, beef and other meat
and agriculture products had
been issued with corresponding
veterinary quarantine certicate
from the DA.
Commissioner Biazon has
asked for one week to start
implementing the necessary
reforms to curb smuggling. We are
awaiting the BOC Commissioner
to allow the quarantine inspectors
to see the IFM, as he promised,
the Abono ofcial said.
THE Philippines will start exporting rice next year, barring any
weather catastrophes, President Aquino said on Thursday.
During the 2012 Agri-Machinery Roadshow yesterday, Mr.
Aquino said the country will also eventually no longer import
corn and cassava.
For 2012, we will only be importing 500,000 tons. By next
year, we will no longer import rice. We will already be self-
sufcient, Mr. Aquino said.
And if we are lucky, and we are not battered by too many
typhoons, we will be exporting rice next year. Joyce Paares
THE countrys unemployment rate slid to 6.8 percent in April com-
pared to the same period last year, Labor and Employment Director
Criselda Sy said on Wednesday.
It was an improvement from the 7.2 percent unemployment rate
in April, Sy told the Balitaan sa Aloha Hotel news forum.
There were about 2.8 million Filipinos who were unemployed in
April this year, while the gure in the same period was 3 million.
We didnt expect the decline in the number of the unemployed
as we had always experience in the past when it was increasing. The
new graduates add up to the unemployment rate, said Sy.
The Labor ofcial said that the number of Filipinos who were
underemployed rose to 7.312 million in April this year from 7.127
million during the same period last year.
The jobless include those who desire to have additional hours of
work in their present job, or to have additional job or to have a new
job with longer working hours.
There was a 1.56 million additional number of employed- those
with jobs in the service sector, agriculture and the industry, she
said. Sy said almost half of the jobs are found in the service sector.
Meanwhile, former Labor Secretary Roy Seneres blamed the
massive graft and corruption as the biggest reason for jobleness in
the country.
Money were pocketed by crooks in the government and col-
laborators in the private sector, said Seneres, also a guest at the
forum.Vito Barcelo
THE Coast Guard has terminated its sea-and-air search for the
four shermen whose boat was rammed by a vessel in waters off
Bolinao in Pangasinan last month.
Capt. Leopoldo Laroya, commander of the Coast Guard
Northwestern Luzon district, called off the search and rescue
mission for the four missing shermen Fred Celino, Arnold
Garcia, Domy de los Santos, and Amante Resonable.
Laroya, however, informed the national police and local
governments to be on the look-out for the four shermen whose
vessel, Axle John, was rammed by an unidentied shing boat.
Joel Zurbano
The very aim of the depart-
ment is to provide quality edu-
cation to all our students. Thus,
we are open to any proposal that
will help us achieve our goal. But
whether or not to move the open-
ing of classes to September, one of
the major considerations should be
the comfort of our schoolchildren
while they are in school, Educa-
tion secretary Armin Luistro said.
The move was being pushed
by Senator Franklin Drilon, who
urged his colleagues to study the
proposed measure to move the
opening of classes from June to
September to prevent class dis-
ruptions due to the rainy season.
Drilon noted that with barely
a month after the schoolyear
opened, there were already cancel-
lation of classes because of the bad
weather condition.
Based on past experiences, he
said the bad weather started on
June- also the month that marks
a fresh school year.
Drilon has led
Senate Bill No. 2407
in 2010 that proposes
to transfer the open-
ing of the school year
to September.
If the school cal-
endar is revised, our
schoolchildren will be
less exposed to the very
adverse weather condi-
tions, especially here
in Metro Manila, said
Drilon in a statement.
Luistro said that while they are
not against the proposal, the pro-
ponents should also consider the
typhoons usually visit the country
in September.
We are not saying no to the
proposal but we recommend that
the current weather conditions and
the effects of climate
change as well as the
frequency of typhoons
hitting specic parts
of the country be con-
sidered when we talk
of moving the school
opening to September,
Luistro said.
Luistro added that
those who opposed
the move argued that
summer months are
usually a time for
family bonding and other activi-
ties, estas and celebrations like
Holy Week, town estas, and
Flores de Mayo. These celebra-
tions held during summer may
affect the attendance of children
in school.
Also, students usually work dur-
ing summer for extra income.
By Gigi Muoz David
and Macon Ramos-Araneta
THE Education department said on
Thursday that it would welcome any pro-
posal that could help improve the learn-
ing conditions of the students.
Luistro
Text blast against dengue
THE Department of Health and the Philippine Information
Agency will resort to text blast to warn a community of a
suspected dengue case.
DOH Center for Health Development regional director Dr.
Eduardo Janairo said that once a suspected dengue case is
reported to a coordinator,the PIA will then send a barrage of
text messages to the local government that has jurisdiction of
the community.
Janairo said the anti-dengue control measures will be piloted in
the National Capital Region. Macon Araneta
Opinion Adelle Chua, Editor
ManilaStandardToday
mst.lettertotheeditor@gmail.com JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
A4
THERE must be something wrong in the
investment conditions in the Philippines
when big foreign companies with name
brands leave and settle somewhere else.
The decision of the Ford Group last week
and FedEx much earlier to pull out their
investments from the Philippines could
be a reection of a systemic aw in the
way authorities treat foreign companies.
Ford Group Philippines last week
announced that it would close its
production plant by the end of the year,
citing low operational efciency and
consumer demand and the lack of a
broad domestic supply base as the main
reasons for the stoppage.
Local automotive parts companies
were the rst to set the alarm bells
ringing soon after Ford decided to shut
down its Laguna plant. The Motor
Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association
of the Philippines warned that many
of its combined 50,000 workers could
be displaced once Ford stopped its
Philippine operations.
Association president Ferdi
Raquelsantos tasked the government to
look at the reasons why Ford was closing
shop. Why are companies like them
relocating their production operations to
our neighboring countries like Thailand,
India, China or even Vietnam? asked
Raquelsantos. Why are some investors
shying away from the Philippines? What
incentives are given to them by our
neighbors that we do not give? Why is
our demand low? Why are our production
costs and prices relatively higher?
Raquelsantos left a poser that the
rst-quarter investments data can
sum up. The total investment pledges
approved by promotional agencies
like the Board of Investments and the
Philippine Economic Zone Authority
in the rst three months of 2012
dropped to P18.4 billion year-on-
year, the lowest recorded since the
second quarter of 2010, according to
the National Statistical Coordination
Board.
Beyond the concerns over the small
market, foreign investors need lower
production costs and a stable business
climate to plan ahead. The Philippines
offers the most expensive electricity
rates in this part of the region while
the government has ip-opped on
certain economic decisions, like what is
happening in the mining sector.
The government has also alienated
the big foreign investors like Germanys
Fraport by treating the airport
controversy as a legal matter instead of
an economic issue. President Aquino,
as the highest ofcial of the land, has
all the powers to lure foreign investors
to the Philippines. Sadly, he lacks the
political will to do so.
Business climate revisited
EDITORIAL
Willie and libel
THE Quezon City Prosecutors Ofce
rightfully dismissed child abuse and libel
raps led in connection with Jon-Jons
notorious macho boy dance sequence
in the program of Willie Revillame.
Ironically, it was even the parents of
Jon-jon who led suit against bloggers
Froilan Grate and John Silva. Also sued
was noted child psychologist Lourdes
Carandang.
The three were sued over statements
intended to protect the rights of Jon-jon
as a child. Recall that in an episode of
the show Willing Willie, Jon-jon was
asked by TV host Willie Revillame to
gyrate like a macho dancer in exchange
for cash. While the boy obliged,
television viewers, including the
respondents, did not fail to notice that
the boy was in tears while performing
for the camera.
Grate created a Facebook page
criticizing the television host for the
incident. He also sent communication
to various government agencies
complaining about the incident. Silva
criticized the television host in his own
Facebook account. Carandang, on the
other hand, issued a professional opinion
that the incident had adverse effects on
Jon-jon and other children who saw the
incident on television.
The Center for International
Law (Centerlaw), a civil society
organization that seeks to promote
freedom of expression, among
others, represented Grate before the
fiscals office. It argued that since
criminal statutes such as libel are
strictly construed against the state,
libel on the Internet, in the absence
of a statute, is not criminal. It also
argued that the criticisms published
by Grate on Facebook were covered
by qualified privilege since they were
fair commentaries on an issue that
involves the public interest: that is,
the protection of the rights of minors.
Centerlaw is the same outfit that
successfully impugned Philippine
criminal libel law as being contrary to
freedom of expression in the United
Nations Human Rights Committee.
As chairman of Centerlaw, I submit
that this latest legal victory is a big win
for freedom of expression. The Internet,
albeit initially developed as part of a
US defense initiative, the so-called,
star wars technology, has nonetheless
made possible what legal theorists have
referred to as the free market place of
ideas. This market enables the people to
ascertain the truth and develop opinions.
Without this free marketplace of ideas,
we would not have public opinion that is
indispensible in any democracy. This is
why our courts have repeatedly declared
infringements on freedom of expression
as null and void.
Clearly, this recent victory has gotten
rid of another obstacle to enable the
Internet to perform the crucial role of an
information superhighway.
It is also good news that the respective
drafts of the Department of Justice and
the UP Law Center for a New Criminal
Code have both done away with
criminal libel. Apparently, there is nally
recognition that criminal libel is not
indispensible since there is an alternative,
to wit, civil damages. Furthermore, there
too is the recognition that what libel
seeks to protectthe right to privacy of
private individualsis not proportionate
to the means it adopts to achieve this:
imprisonment. The only problem now is
how soon Congress can enact an entirely
new code of crimes. My bet is it will take
at least four years.
This is why Centerlaw is also
provoking jurisprudence to declare
criminal libel as being contrary to our
treaty obligations and hence null and
void. While the view of the UN Human
Rights Committee is that our libel law
is contrary to freedom of expression,
the view itself is not binding. At most,
it is evidence of a breach of a treaty
obligation and hence, contrary to the
Latin maxim of pacta sundt servanda,
or treaty obligations must be complied
with in good faith. This, according to our
Supreme Court, in turn, is a generally
accepted principle of international law
and hence forms part of the laws of the
land.
The latest case where we have invoked
the defense of pacta sudt servanda as a
ground to invalidate our criminal libel
law is in a pending case for libel led by
the sitting mayor of Iloilo City against
the Daily News Today. This is the rst
instance where the UN view has been
raised as a defense in an actual, pending
libel case. It is anticipated that regardless
of how the Iloilo Regional Trial Court
resolves this defense, the matter will be
elevated to the Supreme Court on an
issue of law.
I hope that the high court then accepts
the UN view as evidence of a breach
of Philippine law: that of pacta sundt
servanda.
Insensitive
WHY is the Aquino administration so
obsessed with the gure one billion?
And, as is the case with the Philippines
announcement that it was lending $1
billion to the International Monetary
Fund to bail out the distressed
economies of Europe while millions
remain poor locally, the Department
of Finance now wants to kill perfectly
healthy domestic insurance companies
by forcing them to raise their
capitalization to P1 billion, all for the
apparent benet of more foreigners.
The latest phase in the departments
inexorable and insensitive march
toward forcing local insurance
companies to grow mandated a
minimum capitalization requirement of
P175 million by the
end of last month.
If a company
fails to meet this
c a p i t a l i z a t i o n
requirement, it
will not receive
a Certicate of
Authority, which
serves as its license
to operate.
So far, at least
eight small but
nonetheless healthy
companies appear to be in danger of not
meeting this requirement. These eight
companiesplus two more with capital
of P175 millionled a complaint
with the court, seeking to restrain the
department from implementing its
strange and coercive order.
In their complaint, the insurance
companies alleged that DoF Order 27-
2006 has already expired. The order
should have been implemented from
2006 to 2010 but due to various delays,
it was only implemented in 2009; as of
last year, the minimum capitalization
requirement was still P125 million.
Majority of the 84 companies
belonging to the umbrella group
Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers
Association are saying that the DoF
order will kill the industry by seeking to
raise the capital levels to P1 billion for
all companies by 2016. The insurance
companies insist that the order is really
an unjust takeover of business because
it will eventually force them to close
down without any legal basis or just
compensation.
Apart from the DoF order in
question, these companies have not
violated any other law or regulation,
said PIRA spokesman Michael Rellosa.
Though they are small or medium in
size, these companies have been in
existence for 30, 40 or even 50 years.
Why would you close them down just
because they refuse to become big
companies?
* * *
Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima
has been adamant about pursuing
the controversial order, announcing
early this year that he was going to
raise the capitalization requirement
to P1 billion by 2016 without citing
any apparent basis. He only said that
small companies have no place in the
insurance business and that insurance
is a business of scale.
Purisima said that he was pushing
for the higher capitalization to prepare
local insurance companies for the
advent of free trade in 2015, when
the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations starts removing trade barriers.
However, the PIRA members said that
their present paid-up capital is more
than enough for the size of the market
they serve. Adding more capital will
be very inefcient because the market
is very small, they explained.
The companies added that insurance
is based on fundamental principles
such as the law of large numbers,
distribution of risks, and accumulation
of a common fund from which the
claims are paid. The workings of
capital, reinsurance, investments
and other safeguards that assure the
solvency of an insurer shows that the
increased capitalization requirements
do not ensure stability, they added.
These companies said that
competing in the regional or even
global marketplace is far from their
plans because they
are already satised
in serving their
respective clients
who have trusted
them throughout
the years. In other
words, they are
asking who benets
from raising
capitalization, if not
foreign insurance
companies who
can be expected to
muscle into the local market.
Indeed, the industry fears that
Filipinos will inevitably have to deal with
foreigners for their non-life insurance
needs. And these foreign companies can
and will repatriate their prots, unlike
under the current situation where prots
stay within the country.
Furthermore, if the nance
department pushes through with its
controversial order, the possibility that
dozens of local insurance companies
will close down, leaving behind a
handful of foreign-owned insurers,
and thousands of unemployed Filipino
insurance professionals is not remote.
By the way, Purisima went on record
to say during a recent dialog with the
insurance companies who raised the
specter of laying off their workers
that this is why the government has
the Technical Skills Development
Authorityso that these companies
may retrain their retrenched workers
and give them jobs in other industries.
The bottom line for Purisima
seems to be that big foreign insurance
companies should be allowed free rein
in the local market, something that
can be done only if small local players
are shut down. And because Purisima
seems to have been given blanket
authority to set nancial and economic
policy by his bosswho seems
blissfully uninterested in such boring
matterswhat he says basically goes.
No wonder people in business rmly
believe that Purisima is the absolute
dictator of government economic policy.
And that this state of affairs has led to the
resignation of Cayetano Paderanga as the
head of the ignored National Economic
and Development Authority, which is
supposed to be the highest economic
policy-making body of government.
As for me, I cant wait for the next
billion-peso or -dollar idea coming
from this insensitive and foreign-
friendly administration. Perhaps we
will not have long to wait.
Local insurers
are being forced to
grow, something
that will eventually
force them to die.
JOJO
A. ROBLES
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A5 Opinion Adelle Chua, Editor
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THE Supreme Court must decide on the
issue of the composition of the Judicial
and Bar Council before July 24, when
the JBC starts screening nominees for
chief justice.
I agree with former Solicitor
General Frank Chavez that the present
composition of the JBC, wherein there
are two representatives from Congress
(one from the Senate and another one
from the House of Representatives
with one vote each), is anomalous. The
Constitution expressly provides that
there should only be one representative
from Congress
among the
members of the
JBC, including
the chairman.
The framers
of the 1987
Constitution failed
to specify which
represent at i ve
from Congress
should sit at the
JBC- a senator or
a congressman?
Now that
the Senate
and the House
each have one
r epr esent at i ve,
bringing the total number of members
to eight, what will happen when the
decision is 4-4?
The Supreme Court must set things
right now.
***
With 11 months to go until the May
2013 mid-term elections, there are now
two coalitions in the making.
Theres the United Nationalist
Alliance of Vice President Jejomar
Binay and former President Joseph
Estrada, which is in the process of
forming a formidable team.
As of now, the UNA already has re-
electionist Senator Gregorio Honasan,
Cagayan Rep. Jackie Ponce Enrile
(son of Senate President Juan Ponce
Enrile), San Juan Rep. JV Ejercito
(son of Erap by San Juan Mayor Guia
Gomez), former Senator Migs Zubiri,
former senator presidential candidate
Richard Gordon, Zambales Rep. Mitos
Magsaysay in its lineup. If negotiations
with the Nacionalista Party and the
Nationalist Peoples Coalition pull
through, UNA may also have Senators
Francis Escudero and Loren Legarda.
The administrations Liberal Party
is not to be outdone. It is also forming
its own coalition, inviting sure winners
Escudero and Legarda together with
outgoing Senator Manny Villars NP bets,
like Alan Peter Cayetano and Villars
wife, Rep. Cynthia Villar. Even former
Surigao Rep. Ace Barbers may join.
These guest candidates will join
President Aquinos chosen few
like Customs Commissioner Ruffy
Biazon (son of Rep. Runo Biazon),
Aurora Rep. Sonny Angara (son of
outgoing Senator Edgardo Angara),
TESDA Director Joel Villanueva (son
of Jesus Is Lord Movement of Eddie
Villanueva) and former party-list Rep.
Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, who ran
in 2010 and lost. The late Lorenzo
Taadas grandson, Erin Taada is also
running under the LP. Jun Magsaysay
is also an LP candidate.
There are also Deputy Customs
Commissioner Danny Lim, who ran
and also lost in 2010, and a Ninoy
Aquino look-alike cousin of the
President, Bam Aquino, son of Paul
Aquino.
While UNA and the administration
Liberal Party still have to nalize
their senatorial slate, two things
stand out. First, theres no real
opposition since Binay and Estrada
claim they are still supportive of the
Aquino administration. In other words,
whoever dominates in the 2013 polls
wont make any difference. We can
expect the same policies to continue
until perhaps 2016 when we elect a
new president.
Theres no clear distinction either
about ideologies and advocacies.
Politics in the Philippines will continue
to be ruled by personalities. And that to
me is the real tragedy. Politics remains
a popularity contest.
Another tragedy in our kind of
politics is the fact
that the Senate is
fast becoming a
family affair.
T h e r e s
Senate President
P r o t e m p o r e
Jinggoy Estrada,
whose half brother
Rep. JV Ejercito
is also among
those likely to win
the Senate race.
Another one is
Rep. Jackie Enrile,
son of the Senate
President, who
will likely also be
elected. His father
is retiring next year.
There are, likewise, the young Angara
and the young Biazon. Las Pias Rep.
Cynthia Villar may also get elected. With
all the billions Villar has, why not?
Now, the Liberals want the
Presidents cousin, Bam Aquino, to
also run. If he makes it, and thats a
big IF, my gulay, well have another
Aquino in the Senate.
I call having a family gathering at
the Senate a political tragedy since it
would seem that the Filipinos continues
to be ruled by elite political families.
Santa Banana, this is the failure of our
kind of democracy.
***
Baguio, the summer capital of the
country, is beset by many problems
beyond its capacity to resolve. It suffers
from pollution because of over 50,000
lowland vehicles going there every day.
There are horrendous trafc gridlocks,
especially along well-known Session
Road.
Theres also the proliferation of
squatters coming from the Cordilleras.
They claim that the mountains of
Baguio are theirs.
Worst of all, theres no city planning.
People construct buildings everywhere,
even along sidewalks. And dont forget
the ongoing controversy between the
BCDA and the lessee of the 247-hectare
Camp John Hay.
The worst headache of Baguio
ofcials is the Korean invasion. There are
between 10,000 and 20,000 documented
and undocumented Koreans who have
built restaurants, hotels, pension houses
and Korean schools everywhere in
competition with the locals.
Actually, Baguios problem about
the Koreans is also common to urban
centers nationwide like other cities
and municipalities in Metro Manila,
Angeles City, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo,
Cagayan de Oro and Davao.
Immigration statistics show that only
some 20,000 Koreans have immigrated
to the country. But estimates show
there are more, between 400,000 and
500,000.
Two tragedies
of politics
Political dynasties in the Senate
THE biggest joke in the 1987
Constitution is easily the provision
banning political dynasties.
Section 26 of Article II which is
the Declaration of Principles and
State Policies says: The State
shall guarantee the equal access to
opportunities in the public service and
prohibit political dynasties as may be
dened by law.
This declaration against political
dynasties is hilarious and should be
the rst to be removed if the long-
overdue charter change is nally
implemented.
Look at the list of ofcials of
provinces and cities and towns in the
Philippines and you would see that
many of them would have ofcials with
the same surname.
The province of Aurora which has
been ruled by the Angara family would
be typical. The patriarch of the family
is Senator Edgardo Angara who is a
four-termer senator and former Senate
President.
His son, Rep. Juan Edgardo
Sonny Angara represents the lone
district of the province in the House of
Representatives. The younger Angara is
expected to replace the father when his
term ends in 2013. No less than President
Benigno Aquino III has announced that
the younger Angara is one of the sure
candidates of the ruling Liberal Party in
the 2013 election.
Completing the Aurora dynasty
picture, the governor of Aurora province,
Gov. Bellaor Angara-Castillo is the
sister of Sen. Angara. She represented
Aurora in the House of Representatives
before her nephew took over.
The dictionary denes a dynasty as
a sequence of rulers from the same
family, stock or group.
But whats happening in the
Philippines is worse. The situation in
the Philippines as typied by Aurora
province is not a sequence of rulers
but members of the same family
holding various political positions
simultaneously and thereby controlling
not only the politics of the province but
more importantly its economy.
The Angara family controls Aurora
province so it also controls all major
political activities in the province
including the controversial Apeco
which is another story.
Members of the various political
dynasties in the country would of
course tell you that while indeed
there is a declaration against political
dynasties in the Constitution, they are
not committing anything illegal since
there is no implementing law that
enforces this particular provision of the
Constitution.
We have to recognize the efforts
of former Vice President Teosto
Guingona Jr. to push the passage of a bill
that would implement the Constitutional
declaration against political dynasties
but although his bill was passed in the
Senate, it never mustered any support at
the House of Representatives.
And even Guingonas principled
stand against political dynasties must
have been diluted somewhat by the fact
that his own son, TG Guingona, is now
in the Senate continuing the Guingona
political dynasty.
There are those who say that there
is nothing wrong with members of the
same family holding various elected
political positions at the same time and
passing on the legacy to their wives,
siblings and children.
After all, they are elected by the
people and they are there because voters
want them to be there.
But the so-called Cory Constitution
overwhelmingly ratied by the people
has declared that political dynasties
are a violation of state principles and
policieseven though up to now, it still
does not have an implementing law.
It is understandable if the present
Aquino administration would not be
too keen on inveighing against political
dynasties.
President Aquino is a leading
member of the Aquino-Cojuangco
political dynasty where another
member of Aquino clan in the person
of Ninoy lookalike and namesake Paolo
Benigno Aquino IV is expected to be
elected to the Senate. Bam Aquino has
been declared a candidate of the Liberal
Party.
If he wins, Bam would be the fourth
Aquino to be elected to the senate. He
would be following the footsteps of
uncle Butz Aquino, aunt Tessie Aquino-
Oreta and of course cousin and now
President Noynoy Aquino.
Actress, TV host, top political
endorser Kris Aquino could also run for
the Senate. She would be a sure winner.
If she does, then the next Senate
would be the perfect picture of the
prevalence of political dynasties in the
Philippines.
In the Senate after the 2013 elections,
blocs would likely be dened not only
by political alliances but by family
membership.
There is a strong possibility that
close relatives would be serving
simultaneously. They are father and
son Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile
and son Rep. Jackie Enrile; sister and
brother Senator Pia and Senator Alan
Peter Cayetano; and half-brothers
Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Rep. JV
Ejercito.
Indeed, the Constitutional provision
on political dynasties is a jokebut
many of us are not laughing.
JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
On what is mine
By Rodne Galicha
WHAT is mine is what I own. What
is ours is what we own. If others
make what we own theirs without our
cognizance and permission, then that is
stealing.
Making what I ownwhich I
did not acquire nor ask forours
is collective ownership. It is the
recognition of the responsibility of
my peers over my possession. They
must protect me and what I own from
possible harm by some others who do
not belong to our circle. The fact that
they do not belong to the circle and
are alien to us makes their ownership
not inherent. We may permit them
to take responsibility with the aim
of advancing our status. But if they
take such responsibility for their own
utility by taking what we own from us,
then that is absolute harassment.
What is ours is what we call heritage.
This is how what I own becomes ours.
Hence, what we own depends on how
we own it. We, as owners, see to it that
it is being utilized for our own benet,
to live in the present and prepare for the
future.
Heritage is something from the past
which continues to exist in the present
to be preserved responsibly for the
future. It is what we own. It owns us,
too, because we our livelihood depends
on it. It produces what we need to exist.
Making what is ours theirs for the
sake of development is noble, but if part
of it would be salvaged and taken away
from us, it is disagreeable. Sustainable
development, a kind which gives
balance to all, living and non-living,
to progress in harmony and co-exist
interdependently, should be offered
instead.
It is environmental heritage that I
ought to point out. Environment is the
highest form of heritage.
I say this as one of the heirs of an
ice-age island geographically located at
the center of the Philippine archipelago.
Though some may disagree with me,
this is my own perspective and I would
be glad if others may share minethis
might become a collective ideal.
The issue at hand is mining. What
a word to play with, but the word
is quite controversial and it needs a
deep but careful understanding and
scrutiny. Generally speaking, mining
is tantamount to exploitationland
exploitation in this case. Yet, no matter
how we put some other technical and
obscure meanings on it, still the meaning
remains the same.
The root word of the term is mine,
the verb is to mine, and the act of it is
mining. What is being produced after
the process is the mined, whatever
it is. Words are interconnected and
meanings are related. Hence the act of
mining is not only to exploit the land to
get the minerals, but also mining what
was minedor owning it.
What is ours is being mined to
become theirs. In the process, monetary
values are given, either temporarily or
permanently.
To consider mining as an avenue
poverty alleviation, development and
progress for a third-world country could
well be considered a myth. Developed
countries such as the United States of
America, China and Japan commenced
their progress through agriculture. This
is a historical fact.
Thus, considering mining as the
alternative road to development is
wrong, at least here in the Philippines.
An alternative must be better, safer and
more sustainable.
There are more issues to be considered
and resolved as consequences of the
mining industry. Some would be
patrimony, environmental degradation,
and social division, among others.
Mining could be a source of greed
and selshness, of hate and apathy.
Promises for economic stability and
development are temporary. Instead
of creating wealth in communities, the
mining industry in the Philippines has
created poverty.
We have opened our doors so that
foreigners could mine our resources.
This is what I call mining what is
ours and making it theirs. We must
acknowledge this reality. Our land is
being gradually exploitedthe land
our ancestors tilled and cared for for
centuries; the land our heroes defended
and martyrs fought for.
In the name of development and
economic progress, the Philippines is
now an open country. But for whose
benet?
Rodne R. Galicha is an environment
advocate from Sibuyan Island,
Romblon, working for Alyansa Tigil
Mina and Haribon Foundation for the
Conservation of Natural Resources. He
also serves as the Philippine District
Manager of Nobel Laureate and former
US Vice President Al Gores The Climate
Reality Project. In September 2011. He
was watched by an online audience
of 2.6 million when he talked about
Climate Reality from New York.
By Susan Antilla
RAJAT Gupta, the former McKinsey &
Co. chief and pal of imprisoned inside
trader Raj Rajaratnam, has one goal after
being convicted last month of securities
fraud: To convince federal Judge Jed
Rakoff that he deserves minimal jail
time.
There is a compelling public interest,
after all, in keeping white-collar
criminals on the street.
I dont mean to suggest that his
lawyers and throng of big-name business
friends arent already doing a serviceable
job of portraying Gupta as an honorable
man who doesnt belong in jail. Guptas
lawyer, Gary P. Naftalis, pushed so hard
to be allowed to tell the jurors about
Guptas philanthropy that Rakoff had to
offer a reminder: Even Mother Teresa
would be judged on the evidence
but presumably not her saintlinessif
charged with robbing a bank. And on
the website www.friendsofrajat.com, a
collection of supporters cite everything
from Guptas role as a founding board
member of the Global Fund for AIDS,
malaria and tuberculosis to his seless
offer to pay for a friends son to go to
college.
The effort to tout his charity and good
heart is a respectable start for the former
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. director. But
it doesnt go far enough.
With the sentencing slated for Oct.
18, theres no harm in maxing out on
every possible pitch as to why the man
found guilty of leaking condential
information to Rajaratnam should
get a break. The community-service
alternatives alone are boundless. A not-
for-prot to wage war on bullying of
school-bus monitors comes to mind. Or
maybe a faux-feminist foundation that
cranks out op-ed articles on why its bad
for women to receive equal pay to men.
White-collar defendants with
bottomless checkbooks have been
known to make colossal efforts to paint
themselves as philanthropic pillars of
the community. Sometimes that charity
begins right around the time investigators
deliver their rst subpoena. Other times,
as in the case of Gupta, magnanimity is
a long-established practice.
You might wonder who would care if
a rich person found guilty of a crime has
sprinkled a few crumbs among the little
peopleand juries often wonder the same
thing. Experts in selecting and analyzing
juries say that jurors in mock trials and
focus groups get turned off when theres
too much talk about a defendants good
works. Philip K. Anthony, the director of
jury consulting at DecisionQuest Inc. in
Los Angeles, says jurors often mention
that wealthy defendants derive benets
from their largess, including tax write-offs
and goodwill from business associates and
the community.
Reality, though, can play out
differently. Richard M. Scrushy, the
former CEO of HealthSouth Corp., was
acquitted by a jury in 2005 on charges
he directed an accounting fraud. The
Birmingham, Alabama, community
got a heavy dose of his pious side even
during the trial. Scrushy delivered a
lecture and donated $5,000 to a church
attended by one of the jurors. He and
his wife hosted a Bible show that aired
ve days a week on local TV during the
months before the trial began.
Even Rajaratnam beneted from
hundreds of supportive letters to the
court. Federal Judge Richard Holwell
acknowledged Rajaratnams very
signicant dedication to others at
sentencing, giving him 11 years even
though sentencing guidelines called for
as much as 24 1/2 years.
Maybe it wouldnt hurt for Gupta
to consider the example of Ronald
Ferguson, the former CEO of General
Reinsurance Corp. who faced a potential
life sentence for helping American
International Group Inc. deceive
shareholders. Part of his pitch to the
judge at sentencing was that he wanted
to get back to his seminary education
and live my purpose to serve others.
Though his conviction was reversed
on appeal and then settled in June in
advance of a retrial, US District Judge
Christopher Droney sentenced him
to only two years back in 2008. We
will never know why such a good man
did such a bad thing, Droney said.
Fergusons supporters ooded the court
with 379 letters.
A seminary stint may not be in
Guptas future, but perhaps he could
catch a break if he winds up ling an
appeal and selects a new legal team with
the magic touch.
In one of the most famous insider-
trading cases of the late 1980s, Martin
Siegel faced as much as 10 years in
prison and a $260,000 ne. He had sold
inside information in return for suitcases
full of cash. Despite his crime, he spent
only two months in prison, ve years of
probation, and received no ne.
Its a pity that Gupta wont have a
shot at hiring the lawyer who shepherded
Siegel to his propitious outcome. Siegel
used Jed Rakoff, the guy who will decide
what sentence suits Guptas crimes.
Bloomberg
Philantrophic white-collar criminals
It remains a
popularity contest.
Those with
prominent last
names enjoy an
advantage.
EVERYMAN
News
ManilaStandardToday
mst.daydesk@gmail.com JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
A6
Lazarus franchises hit anew
IN BRIEF
Bus reforms defended as more mishaps occur
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
Misamis Occidental 2
nd
District Engineering Offce
Tangub City
I NVI TATI ON TO BI D
(MST-July 6, 2012)
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Misamis Occidental 2
nd
District
Engineering Offce, Tangub City, invites contractors to apply to bid for the project:
Contract ID : 12KJ0033
Name of Project : Preventive Maintenance - Asphalt Overlay along Clarin Old
Route
Location : Clarin, Misamis Occidental (K1708+-1215-K1708+-253.5)
Brief Description : AC Overlay and Pavement Marking
Approved Budget For the Contract P9,648,663.91
Contract Duration : One Hundred Twenty (120) CD
Cost of Plans & Bid Documents : P10,000.00
The BAC will conduct the procurement process in accordance with the Revised
Implementing Rules and Regulations 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 the ABC, or credit line commitment for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC
will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary
examination of bids.
Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration,
to the DPWH-POCW Central 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:
Activities Schedule
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents July 3, 2012 to July 24, 2012
2. Pre-Bid Conference July 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM
3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from Prospective
Bidders
July 18, 2012
4. Receipt of Bids July 24, 2012 until 10:00 AM
5. Opening of Bids July 24, 2012 at 02:00 PM
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH-Misamis
Occidental 2
nd
District Engineering Offce, Tangub City, upon payment of a non-
refundable fee as stated above. 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 bids Documents. The Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested
parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must accompanied by a bid security,
in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR.
Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as 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-Misamis Occidental 2
nd
District Engineering Offce, Tangub City
reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process at
anytime prior contract award, without incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s.
(Sgd.) RAMISIS JAIMAR Y. BICOY
Engineer III
BAC-Chairman
NOTED:
(Sgd.) DARIO C. PUSOD
OIC-District Engineer
Offce of the District Engineer
Negros Oriental 2
nd
District Engineering Offce
Dumaguete City
Tel. No. (035) 225-2540
(MST-July 6, 2012)
The Negros Oriental 2
nd
District Engineering Offce, Dumaguete City, through
the FY 2012 MVUC Fund under SARO No SR2012-05-004850 dated May 31, 2012,
intends to apply the sum of Php 9,996,206.52 (for project 12HK0015) being the
Approved Budget for the Contract to payments under the contract for this project.
Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.
Contract ID : 12HK0015
Contract Name : Repair/Rehabilitation/Improvement of Dumaguete
Nort h Road (Dumaguet e-Jct . Kabankal an),
K0048+240 to K0049+936 with exceptions
Contract Location : 2
nd
District, Negros Oriental
Brief Description : Asphalt Overlay with pavement markings
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php9,996,206.52
Contract Duration : 26 Calendar Days
Cost of Bidding Documents: Php10,000.00
nd
District Engineering Offce, Dumaguete City, through
its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), now invites contractors to bid for the project
12HK0015.
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 Intent (LOI) and must
meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration with the DPWH, (b) Filipino
citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative, or joint venture
with PCAB License applicable to the type and cost of this contract, (c) completion
of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of 10 years, and (d)
Net Financial Contracting Capacity at least equal to ABC, or credit line commitment
for at least 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the
eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids.
Unregistered contractors, however, shall submit their applications for registration
to the DPWH-POCW Central 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.
1. Receipt of LOIs from Prospective Bidders Deadline : July 13 2012 at 5:00 P.M.
2. Issuance of Bidding Documents : July 4-24 2012
3. Pre-Bid Conference : July 12 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
4. Receipt of Bids Deadline : July 24 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
5. Opening of Bids : July 24 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) and due to non-
availability of AutoCAD, plans of the above subject projects will be issued in hard
copies at Negros Oriental 2
nd
District Engineering Offce, Dumaguete City, upon
payment of said non-refundable fees. Prospective bidders may also download the
BDs, if available, from the DPWH website. Prospective bidders that will download
the BDs from the DPWH web site shall pay the said non-refundable 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 IRR.
Attendance of the prospective bidders, their project engineers and authorized
liaison offcers (updated with DPWH CO Civil Works Registry) is compulsory during
the pre-bid conference.
the BDs in two (2) separate sealed bid envelopes to the BAC Chairman. The f irst
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.
nd
District Engineering Offce, Dumaguete City reserves
the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding or not to award the
contract, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders, if the funds/allotments
for said projects have been withheld or reduced through no fault of the procuring entity.
For further information, please contact: Engr. Monalisa U. Domen
Head, BAC Secretariat
Tel. No. (035) 225-2540; Fax No. (035)225-4836
(Sgd.) NILDA S. VILLARIZA
Engineer III, Chief, Const. Section
BAC Chairman
Approved:
(Sgd.) RICARDO C. DURAN
OIC-District Engineer
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
Sorsogon Second District Engineering Offce
Bagacay, Gubat, Sorsogon
(MST-July 6, 2012)
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the DPWH, Sorsogon Second District
Engineering Offce, Bagacay, Gubat, Sorsogon invites contractors to bid for:
Contract ID : 12FL0011
Contract Name : Repair/Rehab./Improvement of Daan Maharlika
KO602+460 to KO603+898 (Right Side) and
KO602+460 to KO603+898 (Left Side) with exception
Contract Location: Brgy. Cogon and Talinga, Juban, Sorsogon
Scope of Work : Construction of 1.5m x 0.23m Additional Pavement Width
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php 9,900,000.00
Contract Duration: _90_ calendar days
IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected
at the opening of bid.
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 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.
to 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 From July 05 to July 26, 2012
2. Pre-Bid Conference July 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM
3. Deadline of Receipt of LOI from
Prospective Bidders
July 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM
4. Receipts of Bids Deadline: July 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM
5. Opening of Bids July 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH Sor-
sogon 2
nd
DEO, Bagacay, Gubat, Sorsogon upon payment of a non-refundable fee
of P 10,000.00. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs form at 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 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.
Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in
the bid evaluation and post-qualifcation.
The DPWH, Sorsogon 2
nd
DEO, Bagacay, Gubat, Sorsogon reserves the right to
accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process at any time prior contract award,
without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s.

Approved by:
(Sgd.) ROMEO F. CIELO
BAC Chairman
NOTED:
(Sgd.) JUANITO R. ALAMAR
District Engineer
ANNEX A
Bus operators GV Florida Bus
Lines, Dagupan Bus Lines, Saulog
Transit, Partas and Baliwag Transit,
represented by lawyer Hazel Mioza,
said the bogus entities were a labor
union and a corporation that both
had expired Securities and Exchange
Commission registration.
Mioza said the SEC revoked the
registration of Pantranco Retrenched
Employees Association on Dec. 1,
2005, for its failure to le its general
information sheet from 2000 to 2005
and its nancial statement from 1999
to 2005.
The SEC also revoked the
registration of the Pantranco North
Express Inc., the corporation from
which the PANREA acquired the lines,
on July 2, 2003 also for violating
reportorial requirements of the SEC,
the lawyer added.
Legally, this is where the sale stands.
Two entities with no SEC registration
actually sold 489 bus franchises which
had been declared dead 20 years ago,
By Lailany P. Gomez
THE controversial sale of the 489 Pantranco bus
licenses, which Transportation Secretary Mar
Roxas called the Lazarus franchises, was done
by two purportedly bogus entities, according to
the group of bus companies opposing the sale.
an expired status consistently sustained
by the government transport bodies for
almost two decades, Minoza said. In
short, it was a sale of dead franchises
done by two non-existing entities.
A certication from the SECs
Company Monitoring and Registration
Department dated June 5, 2012,
certied the revocation of the PANREA
registration. Another certication
dated April 19, 2012, also certied the
revocation of the PNEI registration.
The sale of the 489 franchises
was approved by the Land Transport
Franchising and Regulatory Board in
May, when the nations attention was
focused on the impeachment trial of
ousted Chief Justice Renato Corona.
The SEC certications cast doubt
on the claim that there were really
legal entities involved in the sale
of the controversial franchises,
according to Minoza.
Five companies owned by the
Hernandez familyPangasinan Five
Star, Bataan Transit, Victory Liner,
Cisco and First North Luzon
acquired the 489 lines in a wholesale
grant, which has no precedent in the
history of the LTFRB.
Minoza also noted that Pangasinan
Five Star, Victory Liner and Bataan
Transit, citing legal les at the LTFRB,
were once hard-core opponents of the
franchise revival, and their arguments
said the lines had long expired and
could neither be sold nor transferred
to other parties.
Other bus operators protested the
sale, citing a body of rulings from the
DOTC and the LTFRB that the lines
had long expired.
The resurrection of the said
franchises became a subject of
complaint from other bus operators
in Central and Northern Luzon
since it was given only to one bus-
owning family. Roxas has suspended
the franchise award and ordered an
investigation into the sale.
By Rio Araja and Vito Barcelo
GOVERNMENT agencies defended planned re-
forms in the bus transport sector and welcomed the
lawsuit bus operators led before the Supreme Court
seeking a temporary restraining order on the imple-
mentation of xed wages and appropriate benets to
bus drivers and conductors.
But a number of accidents involving passengers
buses on Wednesday and Thursday underscored
public concerns on the safety of allowing competi-
tion among buses with drivers who are paid on com-
mission basis.
A pregnant woman was sent to a hospital on
Thursday after the Alabang-bound Cher passenger
bus she was riding hit a taxicab and sparked a six-
vehicle collision at the Magallanes Interchange in
Makati City.
The accident took place at around 7:40 a.m. at the
southbound lane of the Magallanes Interchange and
caused trafc congestion that reached as far as Orti-
gas Avenue in Pasig City.
On Wednesday afternoon, eight passengers were
injured after a speeding bus Don Mariano Tran-
sit bus hit the railings of the Edsa-Ortigas yover
because the bus driver was allegedly texting on his
mobile phone.
The driver, identied as Florencio Beron, was
arrested after the accident, but tried to sneak out of
the Mandaluyong City polices trafc ofce while
he was being questioned. He was later found hiding
behind a post.
A third bus also gured in a four-vehicle colli-
sion at the northbound lane of the South Luzon Ex-
pressway between Susana Heights and Alabang in
Muntinlupa City around 6 a.m. Thursday.
No one was hurt in the collision of an L-300 van,
a jeepney, a Montero SUV and the bus but it wors-
ened the rush hour trafc until well past 8 a.m.
Ultimately, we expect lesser bus-related acci-
dents as bus drivers earning xed salaries will now
focus on safety, said Metro Manila Development
Authority Chairman Francis Tolentino.
MMDA records show bus-related incidents in the
metro numbered to 5,103 in 2009, 6,749 in 2010,
and 6,176 in 2011, he said.
Tolentino, a lawyer, also dismissed the claim of
bus operators that the bus reforms impair the law on
contracts because the existence of an employer-em-
ployee relationship is determined by law and cannot
be negated by any contract.
The Labor Code laid down the guidelines in de-
termining the existence of employer-employee rela-
tionship, he said, citing jurisprudence which upheld
the status of bus drivers as regular employees who
are entitled to minimum wage and other benets.
At the same time, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Bal-
doz welcomed the bus operators lawsuit and said
the petition will provide us the opportunity to raise
public awareness and understanding of the true em-
ployment situation of drivers and conductors in the
bus transport sector and, hopefully, enable us to gen-
erate public support to the reforms that the DOLE are
pursuing to provide our workers their rights and ben-
ets provided and mandated for by law, she added.
With Ferdinand Fabella
Danger to the public. A Don Mariano Transit bus
hangs on the railing of the Ortigas Interchange after it
gured in an accident while its driver was texting on
his cellphone. YVES GONZALEZ/ MMDA
La Mesa Dam managers
maintain red alert status
ALTHOUGH the rising water level at
La Mesa Dam has eased, dam ofcials
on Thursday maintained a red alert status
at the facility.
Teddy Angeles, headworks manager,
said they cannot downgrade the red alert
status to yellow alert even if the dams
water elevation continued to dip by one
centimeter every hour until the level
reaches 79.50 meters.
As of 5 p.m., the water level is at
79.76 meters... so the red alert status
stays, Angeles said, noting that the
dams spilling level is 80.15 meters. We
just cannot be complacent although there
is no immediate threat that the dam would
overow or homes would be inundated.
Excess water of the dam could ow into
Tullahan River that traverses nine baran-
gays in Quezon City, and Malabon, Valen-
zuela and Caloocan cities. Rio N. Araja
Ofcials told to announce
class suspensions early
THE Department of the Interior and Local
Government reminded local ofcials to
declare the cancellation of classes or work
in government ofces due to weather
disturbances, not later than 4:30 a.m. for
morning suspensions and not later than 11
a.m. for afternoon cancellations.
DILG Undersecretary for Local Gov-
ernment Austere Panadero said students
and government workers must be in-
formed ahead and not when they are al-
ready in their schools and ofces.
This is to streamline the procedure
in the suspension of classes and work in
government ofces in times of typhoons,
oods and other disasters or calamities
to spare the pupils, students, government
workers and the general public from un-
necessary danger, he added.
Under Executive Order No. 66, the
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
shall issue the relevant weather forecasts
through various media outlets not later than
10 p.m. of the previous day and 4:30 a.m.
of the day of the intended cancellation or
suspension of classes and work.
Panadero explained that in the absence of
typhoon warnings from Pagasa, EO66 au-
thorizes local chief executives, particularly
in ood-prone or high-risk areas, to imple-
ment localized cancellation or suspension
of classes and government work in coordi-
nation with the weather bureau and the Na-
tional Disaster Risk Reduction and Manage-
ment Council. Jonathan Fernandez
THE Filipino manager of World
Boxing Council silver minimum-
weight champion Denver Cuello
wants the boxing organization to
install the Filipino title-holder as a
full-edged world champion.
According to ght manager Al-
joe Jaro, it is imperative to declare
Cuello the WBC world champion
now that Japanese title holder
Kazuto Ioka has ofcially relin-
quished the WBC crown.
Cuello has been the manda-
tory no. 1 challenger the past few
months and that his team has
been eager to ght Ioka.
Last May, Cuello stopped no.
3 challenger Ganigan Lopez of
Mexico in the second round of a
WBC-mandated title eliminator
held in Mexico.
In his ofcial letter to the WBC
hierarchy, Jaro insisted that article
3 section 7 of the WBC champi-
onship ruling states that a silver
champion will automatically as-
sume the throne once the regular
champion vacates the crown.
We waited so long, because
we respect their organization as
being fair when it comes to han-
dling situations like this. I hope
they fulll what they have prom-
ised me since Denver became the
no.1 contender, said Jaro.
A former professional boxer
himself, Jaro said he has been no-
tied by the WBC that their Board
of Governors will come up with a
decision within the week.
EERRILY SILENT CHAMP. In case
you are still not aware, three-
division world champion Nonito
Donaire, Jr. is set to battle in a uni-
cation match this coming weekend.
Donaire will trade leathers with
South African world champion
Jeffrey Mathebula in a 12-round
title bout this coming Sunday
(Manila time) at the Home Depot
Center in Carson City, California.
The past few weeks, stories
about Donaires unication match
were scarce.
A check with noted boxing
writers of other major dailies re-
veal that the United States-based
boxer, who traces his roots in Gen-
eral Santos City has been incom-
municado of late.
Messages via mobile text and
social media sites where sent
by a number of journalists to
Donaire as well as through
wife Rachel but no single reply
came from the couple.
Previously, Donaire had
an ugly squabble with noted
broadcaster Chino Trinidad also
via a popular social media site.
Since that spat remains unsettled
todate, does this meantheDonaires
are nowalso leaving out Philippine-
based journalists when it comes to
gettingupdatesabout them?
Anyway, at stake in Donaires
upcoming ght is his World Box-
ing Organization superbantam-
weight belt and Mathebulas
International Boxing Federation
122lb crown.
MORE TROUBLE. Now that the
Philippine Basketball Associationhas
meted a severe penalty to troubled
Barako Bull player Don Allado, the
playerswoesarestill farfromover.
Apart from added sanctions
from his mother club, the Games
and Amusements Board is report-
edly planning to mete out its own
sanction on Allado.
The GAB is the countrys gov-
erning agency when it comes to
professional sports in the country
and that all athletes need to get
license from the said bureau.
UNLIKELY MEDALISTS. Archers
Mark Javier and Rachel Anne Cabral
are said to be two of our countrys
best bets to bag a medal in the
coming London Olympic games.
Yesterday, Javier and Cabral
received a worthy update that
they will leave for London on July
11 and be part of the pre-games
training camp being offered by
the London Olympics Committee.
The good news came from Lon-
don Olympics Chief of Mission
Manny Lopez, who revealed the
development in an interview yes-
terday morning by Cecil Quimlat
of DZSR Sports Radio.
Yesterday, lightflyweight cam-
paigner Mark Anthony Barriga ar-
rivedinLondonalongwithcoachand
OlympicbronzewinnerRoelVelasco.
The 19-year-old Barriga will
complete his workout at the Car-
diff University Sports Training Vil-
lage in Wales until July 18.
On July 20, BMX rider Daniel
Caluag and Judo athlete Tomo-
hiko Hoshina will arrive in London.
Meantime, Lopez revealed in
the same radio interview that the
London Olympics Committee will
contribute GBP25,000 to every
Philippine National Sports Associ-
ation competing in the Olympics.
JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
A7 Sports Riera U. Mallari, Editor
ManilaStandardToday
sports_mstandard@yahoo.com
At Nashs request, the Lakers
and Suns reached a sign-and-trade
deal, with Los Angeles using the
trade exception it got when it sent
Lamar Odom to Dallas to facilitate
the transaction.
The 38-year-old Nash, who spent
the past eight seasons with the Suns,
was a free agent but a sign-and-trade
agreement was necessary for the Lak-
ers to afford him. He agreed to a three-
year, $27 million contract. In return,
the Suns get four draft picksfirst
rounders in 2013 and 2015 and second
rounders in 2013 and 2014.
Nashs agent Bill Duffy said
the deal was nalized Wednesday
about 6 p.m., PDT.
In a statement released by the
agent, Nash said that after he and
the Suns agreed to part ways, he re-
approached them to ask to pursue
Nash goes to Lakers
PHOENIXSteve Nash is going to the
Los Angeles Lakers, a Pacic Division
rival the two-time MVP point guard tried
so hard to beat, with little success, in his
eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns.
Cuellos appeal to WBC
Best clinics start July 7
THREE venues welcome the Best
Center (Basketball Efficiency and
Scientific Training Center) this month
as Ateneo, Xavier School and the
Starmall in Alabang host new ses-
sions for the multi-awarded basket-
ball clinics sponsored by Milo.
The Ateneo College covered
courts offer clinics in Introduc-
tion to Basketball from Levels 1
to 5 starting July 7 until Aug. 25
from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Also on July 7, afternoon ses-
sions from 1 to 4 p.m. will be
held at the Xavier Schools Fr.
Rafael Cortina gym for students
in Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Sessions at the Starmall-Ala-
bang will begin July 8. Levels 1,
2 and 3 are from 1 to 4 p.m.
DENNIS PRINCIPE
SPORTS CHAT
a sign-and-trade deal with Los An-
geles because it is very important
to me to stay near my children and
family, who live in Phoenix.
They were very apprehensive
and didnt want to do it, Nash said.
Fortunately for me, they reconsid-
ered. They saw that they were able
to get assets for their team that will
make them better, assets they would
not have otherwise had and it made
sense for them to do a deal that helps
their team get better.
There had been sign-and-trade
talks with New York and a lucra-
tive free agent offer from Toronto.
The deal will put Nash on the
oor with the team he tried so hard
to unseat as a Western Conference
power, teaming him with Kobe
Bryant, Andrew Bynum and at
least for now, Pau Gasol.
The Suns at least get something
in the loss of their longtime leader
and one of the citys most popular
athletes, although no one to help
immediately, unless some or all of
the picks are used in future trades.
Nashs Phoenix teammate Jared
Dudley tweeted that Nash has
not only been the best but the most
unselsh player I ever played
with. I only wish him the best. He
deserves everything. Steve Nash
has made many players millions.
Only tting to trade to a team that
has a chance to win the ship and
pay what he deserves. AP
Chess champ. Grandmaster Eugene Torre (left) awards the trophy
to Francois Marie Magpily, who captured the girls crown in the kiddies
division of the 20th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships-
National Capital Region leg at SM Megamall Sunday. At right is Ronald
Suarez, Pilipinas Shell NGO and Stakeholder relations manager.
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Invitation to Bid
The National Housing Authority (NHA), through the Corporate Budget
approved by the NHA Board for the year 2012 intends to apply the sum
of the Approved Budget for the Contracts (ABCs) to payments for the fol-
lowing contracts. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically
rejected at bid opening.
Ref. No. Projects ABC/ Source of
Funds (P)
Duration

Work Description
2012-048 Pkg. 1 - Rental of Vehicles for
the Use of Project Teams of
Select NCL Projects
6,141,696.00/
Corporate
Receipts
1 year Rental of 7 units of any
4-wheel passenger
van/ AUV/CUV diesel
type with seating
capacity for 8 pax
(minimum) and not
more than 5 years old.
Select NCR Projects
6,060,648.00/
Corporate
Receipts
4-wheel passenger
van/ AUV/CUV diesel
type with seating
capacity for 8 pax
(minimum) and not
Select SLB Projects
4,265,448.00/
Corporate
Receipts
4-wheel passenger
van/ AUV/CUV diesel
type with seating
capacity for 8 pax
(minimum) and not

The NHA now invites bids for the above-cited projects. Delivery of the
Goods is required within the duration herein cited upon receipt of Notice to
Proceed. Bidders should have completed, within fve years from the date of
submission of bids, a single contract similar to the Project costing at least ffty
percent (50%) of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained
in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.

Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures
using 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 sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging
to citizens of the Philippines.
A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bid-
ders starting on July 06, 2012 from the Offce of the NHA-BAC Secretariat,
3
rd
Floor NHA Main Building, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City and upon
payment of a nonrefundable fee for the Bidding Documents in the amount
of P3,000.00. For further information, the NHA BAC Secretariat may be
contacted at Tel/FAX. No. 929-8016.

The NHA will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on July 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at
the Operations center, 3
rd
Floor NHA Main Building, Elliptical Road, Diliman,
Quezon City, which shall be OPEN only to all interested parties who have
purchased the Bidding Documents.

Bids must be delivered at the NHA Operations Center on July 30, 2012, not
later than 9:00 a.m. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any
of the acceptable forms and in the amount as stated in BDS. Bid opening
shall follow immediately after the deadline of submission of bids at the same
venue. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders representatives
who choose to attend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

The NHA reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding
process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without
thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

(Sgd.) FROILAN R. KAMPITAN
Assistant General Manager/
Chairperson, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
(MST-July 6, 2012)
Regional Offce I
San Fernando City, La Union
(MST-July 6, 2012)
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the DPWH, Regional Offce I, invite
contractors to bid for the aforementioned projects:
1. Contract ID.: 12A00019
Contract Name: Replacement/Reconstruction of Primicias Bridge
No.4, along San Nicolas-Natividad-San Quintin-
Umingan-Guimba Road, Km. 213+943
Contract location: San Quintin, Pangasinan
Scope of Work: Construction of single span Slab Bridge with 8.0m
length and 0.76 sidewalks to replace the existing
6.0m. old bridge. The new bridge will be resting
on 450mm x 450mm reinforced concrete piles.
Provision for the construction of timber foot bridge
as the detour and stone masonry as slope protection
work.
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC); P 8,863,493.50
Contract Duration: 150 calendar days
Cost of Bid Documents: P 10,000.00
Fund Source and Year: 70% Savings from CY2011 Infra Project (Banela
Bridge)
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
bid documents and must meet the following major criteria: (a) prior registration
with OPWH, (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.
to the DPWH Central Procurement Offce (CPO) before the deadline tor the receipt
of LOI. The DPWH Central Procurement Offce (CPO) 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 time and deadlines of procurement: activities are shown below:
Activities Schedule
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents July 6-26, 2012 @ the BAC Secretariat, 1
st

foor, DPWH, RO I, San Fdo. City, La Union
2. Pre-Bid Conference 10 AM on July 12, 2012 @ the DPWH, 2
nd

foor, RO I Conference Room, San Fernando
City, La Union
Prospective Bidders
10 AM on July 26, 2012 @ the BAC
Secretariat, 1
st
foor, DPWH, RO I, San Fdo.
City, La Union
4. Receipt of Bids On or before 10 AM on July 26, 2012 @ the
2
nd
foor, DPWH, RO I Conference Room.
San Fdo. City, La Union
5. Opening of Bids 10 AM on July 26, 2012 @ the 2
nd
foor,
DPWH, RO I Conference Room, San Fdo.
City, La Union
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at the 1
st
foor,
BAC Secretariat Offce, DPWH, RO I, San Fdo. City, La Union, upon presentation of
two (2) VALID IDs of the Authorized Liaison Offcer as specifed in the Contractors
Information, Presentation of the Original CRC per Memorandum dated April 19, 2004
and payment of a non-refundable fee as mentioned above respectively. 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
be open only to interested parties who have purchased the BDs. Bids must be
accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in section
27.2. of the Revised IRR. Mailed intents shall not be entertained.
Contract will be awarded to the Lowest calculated Responsive Bid as determined in
the bid evaluation and post-qualifcation.
The DPWH, Regional Offce I reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to
annul the bidding process at any time prior contract award, without thereby incurring
any liability to the affected bidder/s.
Approved by:
(Sgd.) CORNELIO G. AMITA
BAC Chairman
(MST-July 6, 2012)
Department of Public Works and Highways
Regional Offce No. IV-A
CAVITE DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
Trece Martires City
Tel. No. (046) 419-0058 /Tel. Fax No. (046) 419-0694
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the DPWH-Cavite District Engineering
Offce, through the (stated below), invites contractors to bid for the aforementioned
projects:
Contract ID: 12DF0097
Contract Name: Concreting of Alapan II, Farm to Market Road, Brgy. Alapan
II, Imus
Contract Location: Imus, Cavite
Scope of Work:
Cost of Bidding Documents: PhP 10,000.00
Contract Name: Repair/Rehab./Improvement of Manila-Cavite Road
(S01757LZ), Km. 16+347 to Km. 16+887, Bacoor
Contract Location: Bacoor, Cavite
Scope of Work:
Contract Name: Construction of Slope Protection along Alapan-Carsadang
Bago-Medicion-R-1 Extension Road, Imus, Cavite, Sta
00+000 Sta 02+726 (Phase I)
Contract Location: Imus, Cavite
Scope of Work:
IRR of R.A. 9184. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected
To Bid for the contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), purchase
bid documents and must meet the following 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 examinations of bids, evaluation of
bids and postqualifcation.
Interested bidders are also required to present to the BAC Secretariat, DPWH-
Cavite District Engineering Offce, Trece Martires City the 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) and g) CY-2011 CPES Rating.
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.
BAC Activities Schedule
1. Issuance of Bidding Documents July 5 25, 2012 until 9:00 A.M.
2. Pre-Bid Conference July 13, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
Prospective Bidders
July 19, 2012 until 10:00 A.M.
4. Receipt of Bids July 25, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.
5. Opening of Bids July 25, 2012 at 10:30 A.M.
The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at DPWH-Cavite
District Engineering Offce, Trece Martires City, upon payment of non-refundable
fee of (stated above). 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 bids Documents.
The Pre-Bid Conference shall be open only to interested parties who have purchased
the BDs. Bids must accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable
form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR.
Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished forms as specifed in the
BDs 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-Cavite District Engineering Offce reserves the right to accept or
reject any bid, to annul the bidding process at any time prior contract award, without
thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s.

Approved by:

(Sgd.) TEOFILO A. AYON
BAC Chairman

NOTED:
(Sgd.) OSCAR U. DELA CRUZ
District Engineer
NOTI CE OF EXTRAJ UDI CI AL
SETTL EMENT
Not i ce i s hereby
given that the estate
of Chua Yu Pec has
been extrajudicially
settled by the heirs
per t he Not ar i al
Recor ds of At t y.
Rafael Li m, Doc.
No. 296, Page No.
61, Book No. LX11,
Series of 2012
(MST-July 6,13 & 20, 2012)
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I n t h e D P WH -
Regional Office I,
San Fernando, La
Uni on published on
June 26, 2012 re:
Cont r ac t I D nos .
12A00016-12A00017
t he Dead l i n e o f
Receipt of LOI from
Prospective Bidders
shoul d have been
July 17, 2012 and
not as published. Our
apology.
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Manila Standard TODAY
PBA Commissioner Chito Salud
slapped the Barako Bull slotman with
a P500,000 ne and banned him from
all PBA-related activities for one con-
ference (38th Season Philippine Cup).
Sixty percent or P300,000 of his ne
will go directly to the players educa-
tional trust fund, while the rest goes to
a charitable institution.
Right after Barako Bull was elimi-
nated Tuesday night following a 99-
93 defeat to Powerade in their playoff
game, Allado used Twitter to express
his frustration, alleging that PBA
games are xed and manipulated.
He tweeted (@alotofDon): Im
the guy that says what others cant.
#PBA games are xed. They control
whos in & whos out. Its a disgrace
to be in this league.
He added: I accept losing to
teams. But I cant accept losing
bcoz of referees....In my opinion,
this league has little credibility left.
Allados Twitter comments ig-
nited a restorm that had the pro
league defending itself.
He was summoned yesterday
morning at the PBA ofce by Salud.
Allado apologized and instead re-
tracted his earlier claims that caused
a lot of controversy and set the
league on re the last two days.
Theres no game-xing in the
PBA. There never was. Im sorry
for what happened, I hope the fans
can forgive me and leave it behind,
said Allado after meeting with Salud.
PBA is my home and I didnt mean
to cause damage to the league.
I sincerely apologize. The PBA
is my home. I would never do any-
thing to harm its name and integ-
rity, added Allado.
Initially, Salud was furious at Al-
lado for the damage he caused the
pro league. He even issued a state-
ment, saying that Allados accusa-
tion is unacceptable.
But after the meeting yesterday
with Allado, Salud was in a lighter
mood, stating that he appreciated
Allados apology.
I am happy to say that Don Al-
lado already issued an apology to
the league. Thats a virtue of admis-
sion of fault when theres clearly
fault, said Salud.
However, since the damage was
clearly done, the league issued Al-
lado a heavy sanction for his
actions.
Salud also stated that the sanc-
tions and rulings against Allado
are nal and cannot be appealed.
The second-year commissioner
also warned other players about
such misconduct.
In a related news, House Com-
mittee on Sports Development vice
chairman PBAPartylist Rep. Mark
Sambar, will conduct a probe into
Allados accusations.
It is too early to call for a
congressional inquiry but this
should be anticipated if a white-
wash in the PBA inevestigation be-
comes evident, said Sambar.
Meanwhile, Barangay Ginebra (5-
4) squares off with rst time semi-
nalist Meralco (4-5), the last semi-
nals last entry, at 5:15 p.m. at the
Ynares Center in Antipolo City . In
the other clash, the sizzling Rain or
Shine Elasto Painters (8-1) will try
to move a step closer from their rst
nals appearance when they attempt
to list another win against the stub-
born Petron Blaze Boosters (5-4) in
the main game at 7:30 p.m.
JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
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Riera U. Mallari, Editor sports@manilastandardtoday.com sports_mstandard@yahoo.com
By Jeric Lopez
BARAKO Bulls Don Allado paid a heavy price for
Tweets accusing the Philippine Basketball Association of
game-fixing.
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THE ordeal he went through
maybe a bit too much, but Flynn
Jackes learned that perseverance
always reaps handsome
dividends.
The nine-year-old Jackes, one
of the pioneer protgs of
the Castrol Champions of the
Future program last year, never
surrendered amidst his trail of
misfortunes and even pushed his
limit in the nal race to capture
the Mini-ROK crown recently
in the kickoff of the 2012 Asian
Karting Open Championship
at the Kartodromo de Coloane
Circuit in Macau.
He not only upstaged better-
equipped and more- experienced
foreign rivals, he also earned
the distinction as being the top
Filipino nisher through the
support of Castrol, Bridgestone,
Standard Insurance, C!
Magazine, OMP, Coke Zero,
Oakley, Aguila and Toptul.
Jackes is under the Tuason
Racing School Race Career
Management Program, where the
rigid training and preparations
under multi-awarded race car
driver Mike Tuason, proved to
be useful in his bid.
With a fastest laptime
of 56.913 seconds, he completed
the abbreviated 11-lap nal
race in 10 minutes and 32.537
seconds, just 0.721 of a second
ahead of runner-up Singaporean
Darryl Wenas of Kartmaster and
1.455 seconds up on third placer
Indonesian Keanon Santoso
of IS Racing Team. Wenas and
Santoso were two-year veterans
of the series.
It was really unexpected. All
we wanted was for Flynn to see
what the competition was like
abroad, said coach Tuason, who
nurtured the career of champion
karter and now circuit-car driver,
14-year-old Basti Escalante.
But he hung tough amidst the
tough ordeals and misfortunes.
And for a rst timer to beat
seasoned rivals, Flynn showed
exceptional talent and the will
to win against all odds to deliver
for the country. We are very
proud of his accomplishments
because he did it just after a year
of racing, Tuason added.
He started third in Heat 1 but
the rains made it difcult for
Jackes, who slipped down to
fth. He moved up second in
Heat 2 running on a wet set-up
even as the track was drying up
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
WORLD Boxing Organi-
zation super bantamweight
champion Nonito Donaire is
ready to cut down the much
taller International Boxing
Federation champion Jef-
freey Mongoose Mathebula
to size when they battle each
other in a unication bout at
the Home Depot Center in
Carson, Caslifornia on Sun-
day (Manila time).
Donaire told the Manila
Standard that the 510
Mathebula is denitely a
world champion. He has a
height and reach advantage
and a good jab. We are work-
ing on how to get around it.
He is banking on on the
saying that the bigger they
are, the harder they fall and
believes his punching power,
which earned him the Knock-
out of the Year for his fth-
round stoppage of IBF/Inter-
national Boxing Organization
champion Vic Darchinyan
in July 2007 and his second-
round annihilation of Mexi-
can World Boxing Council/
WBO bantamweight cham-
pion Fernando Montiel in No-
vember 2010, will prove to be
a major factor.
Ranked No. 4 in the Ring
Magazine pound-for-pound
list, Donaire said he had
a fantastic training camp,
where he worked harder
than ever before and is ready
to take another major step in
his career.
Donaire to cut down foe to size
Jackes bags Asian karting Mini-ROK crown
By Peter Atencio

FIL-AMERICAN guard Nate
Matute struck hard with a ca-
reer- high 30 points yesterday
in the 88th National Collegiate
Athletic Association mens
basketball tournament.
The 511 Matute, struggling
with foul trouble in the second
half, rose to the occasion with
eight crucial points in the nal
minutes to carry the Jose Rizal
University Heavy Bombers to
a 90-79 victory over the Emilio
Aguinaldo College Generals at
the Arena in San Juan.
Out for most of the third pe-
riod because of four fouls, Mat-
ute came back strong in the nal
period to lead the Heavy Bomb-
ers to a decisive scoring run and
their third consecutive victory.
It was all heart. They want-
ed to compete, and this is why
we are winning, said Heavy
Bombers coach Vergel Meneses.
With its 3-0 record, JRU
is now off to its best start in
three years. They are on top of
the standings ahead of the San
Beda Red Lions (2-0).
In the junior division, Mario
Bonleon banged in 21 points
and grabbed 10 rebounds for
the La Salle Greenhills Junior
Blazers, who prevailed over
Mapua, 69-49.
Bombers
storm to 3
rd
straight win
WIMBLEDONDrawing inspiration
from LeBron James and his new NBA
title, Andy Murray is ready to win his
rst championship, too.
The fourth-seeded Murray, who has
lost in three Grand Slam nals, ad-
vanced to the Wimbledon seminals
for the fourth straight year by beating
No. 7 David Ferrer of Spain 6-7 (5),
7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (4) Wednesday.
He came very close to winning
quite a lot of times, Murray, Britains
best tennis player and a big basketball
fan, said of James. I would say for
me I guess its a similar situation. Ive
been close a lot of times and not quite
made it. You know, just have to keep
putting myself in the position, and
hopefully it will click.
Murrays three near-misses in ma-
jor nalstwice at the Australian
Open and once at the US Openhave
raised questions about whether hell
ever win the big one. But this year,
with Rafael Nadal already out and Jo-
Wilfried Tsonga waiting in Fridays
seminals, could be his timeat least
to make the nal. Winning it all, like
James did last month with the Miami
Heat after two losses in the NBA Fi-
nals, would be even better.
Theres a lot of people out there
that didnt want him to win, Murray
said. Theres a lot of people that said
he would never win. Theres a lot of
people who said he never played his
best in nals, in the fourth quarter of
games he never steps up. AP
Murray inspired by LeBron
NCAA SCHEDULE
Games Tomorrow
(The Arena in San Juan)
2 p.m. EAC vs Lyceum (jrs)
4 p.m. Letran vs Arellano (srs)
6 p.m. EAC vs Lyceum (srs)
Team UP (center) joins the other teams from various Asian schools in the Shell Eco-Marathon
Challenge Asia in Malaysia.
Fil-Aussie Flynn Jackes (center) emerged Mini-ROK champ and the top
Filipino nisher, beating runner-up Singaporean Darryl Wenas (left)
and third placer Indonesian Keanon Santoso (right) in the Macau
opening round of the 2012 Asian Karting Open Championship.
Allado pays
a stiff price
TEAM Philippines stepped up its drive for a sustainable energy future in
Day 2 of the Shell Eco-marathon Asia at the Sepang International Circuit
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday.
Composed of engineering students from De La Salle University-Ma-
nila, Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila and Quezon City,
University of the Philippines-Diliman and the University of San Carlos,
Team Philippines made an impressive start as they raced towards smarter
mobility with cutting-edge vehicle designs.
Competing against teams from 18 countries across Asia, the Philippine
contingent is out for better results this year after bagging the Diesel Fuel
Award (UP) last year and the Safety Award (Mapuas Team Amihan).
In the last two days of the Shell Eco-marathon, the teams will show-
case their automotive innovations and make as many attempts as they
can to go the farthest on the equivalent of a single liter of fuel.
Shell NGO and Stakeholder Relations manager Ronald Suarez re-
mained condent of the six-team PH delegations chances in the event
the Golden TIP Engineers and the UP squad vying in the Urban Concept
category and USCs Team Lahutay, TIPs Team Mileage, and DLSUs
Team Proto and Ice competing in the Prototype category.
The Prototype puts premium on fuel efciency and streamlined ve-
hicle design, while the Urban Concept emphasizes on fuel efciency
with more practical vehicle designs.
Team PH grabs pole
in Shell Eco-Marathon
Barako Bull's Don Allado (left),
shown here being whacked by
Powerade's Romel Adducul, was
himself knocked to his senses by
the PBA, which banned him for a
conference and fined P500,000
after he accused the league of
game-fixing.
Business
JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
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PSE COMPOSITE INDEX
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OIL
PRICES
TODAY
P584-P695
LPG/11-kg tank
P47.15-P53.07
Unleaded Gasoline
P38.40-P41.05
Diesel
P40.30-P52.20
Kerosene
P27.20-P31.00
Auto LPG
FOREI GN EXCHANGE RATE
Currency Unit US Dollar Peso
United States Dollar 1.000000 41.7230
Japan Yen 0.012528 0.5227
UK Pound 1.559900 65.0837
Hong Kong Dollar 0.128952 5.3803
Switzerland Franc 1.043406 43.5340
Canada Dollar 0.987167 41.1876
Singapore Dollar 0.789702 32.9487
Australia Dollar 1.028807 42.9249
Bahrain Dinar 2.652590 110.6740
Saudi Arabia Rial 0.266660 11.1259
Brunei Dollar 0.786596 32.8191
Indonesia Rupiah 0.000107 0.0045
Thailand Baht 0.031786 1.3262
UAE Dirham 0.272272 11.3600
Euro Euro 1.253100 52.2831
Korea Won 0.000879 0.0367
China Yuan 0.157537 6.5729
India Rupee 0.018355 0.7658
Malaysia Ringgit 0.317158 13.2328
NewZealand Dollar 0.803988 33.5448
Taiwan Dollar 0.033554 1.4000
Source: PDS Bridge
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Roderick T. dela Cruz, Assistant Editor
Keppel clinches Malampaya contract
Record
rice yield
expected
in 1
st
half
S&P raises ratings of four major firms
By Lailany P. Gomez
REAL-ESTATE developer Ayala Land
Inc. said Thursday it is spending P65 billion
in a large-scale residential and commercial
development as a part of a new central
business district in Quezon City.
ALI president Antonino
Aquino said the company
had teamed up with the local
government of Quezon City and
the National Housing Authority
to develop a 29-hectare property
into the countrys newest city
center, called Vertis North.
The NHA, which owns
the property, said its total
contribution to the project would
be about P6 billion. Thousands
of informal settlers, however,
still occupy part of the property,
despite repeated attempts by the
local government to relocate
them to Rizal province.
Quezon City is fast becoming
a center of gravity for economic
developments as it works to
be at par with international
business standards. Ayala Land
is investing a total of P65 billion
to bring Vertis North into Quezon
City to help establish the premier
central business district north of
Metro Manila, Aquino said.
Vertis North will include
residential projects as well
as ofces, retail and hotel.
Development of the whole project
is expected to take 10 years. Once
completed, Vertis North will have
45 towers, which will enhance
the skyline of Quezon City.
Aquino said Ayala Land would
spend P12 billion in the rst
phase of the project, involving the
development of its ofce, retail
and hotel components within a
seven-hectare land area.
The rst phase is expected to
be completed in three to four
years.
Aquino said the initial
development would cover a gross
oor area of 220,000 square
meters, including business process
outsourcing establishments, a
Kukun hotel and retail shops.
He said the initial phase of the
project would generate 35,000
jobs while the entire development
would create opportunities for
200,000 individuals.
This will further boost the
governments efforts to reduce
the national housing backlog, as
it stands to benet close to 50,000
families, Aquino said.
Ayala Land, the company behind
the development of Makati central
business district, has recently
expanded to Quezon City.
It has developed major
projects in the city such as UP-
Ayala TechnoHub, TriNoMa
shopping mall, Ayala Heights,
Ayala Hillside, Ferndale Villas,
Fernwood, Avida New Manila
and Amaia Skies Cubao.
The real estate developer is also
working on new developments
such as the Fairview Terraces and
the University of the Philippines-
Integrated School.
Ayala Land Inc.
launches the
P65-billion Vertis
North project,
a 29-hectare
development
in Quezon
City, which is
envisioned to
be the newest
city center in
the Philippines.
Shown during
the unveiling
of the projects
scale model
are (from left)
Ayala Land vice
president and
head of strategic
land bank
management
Meean Dy,
Ayala Land
president and
chief executive
Antonino Aquino
and National
Housing
Authority
general manager
Chito Cruz.
By Othel V. Campos
THE countrys palay or paddy
rice production may have risen
by as much as 5 percent in the
rst six months of the year to
7.875 million metric tons from
7.5 million MT year-on-year.
Agriculture Secretary Proceso
Alcala said the record harvest
in second quarter might offset
the slight drop in rst-quarter
output.
We will be able to break the
record harvest in the rst semester
last year, Alcala said Thursday at
the sidelines of the launching of
an agriculture trade event on farm
mechanization at the World Trade
Center in Pasay City.
The Philippines may no longer
import rice next year if it exceeds
this years production target,
Alcala said separately. This years
production target for the grain is
18.4 million tons and the plan
was to import 300,000 tons in
2013. Overseas purchases of rice
may be limited to 100,000 tons
next year, Assistant Agriculture
Secretary Dante Delima said
separately.
Alcala said the government
was on schedule to attain rice
self-sufciency by 2013.
Delima attributed the robust
output on good weather
conditions in 2012.
The 5 percent is best
performance. Thats our target,
Delima said.
He added the Philippines could
bring rice imports to zero if good
production held until next year.
Agriculture said it would ask
the National Food Authority will
to buy more palay from farmers to
stabilize the local price and prevent
traders from preying on farmers in
exchange for lower imports.
As imports go down, we will
be buying more rice locally,
Alcala said.
Rice imports in 2012 are
expected to fall to 500,000 MT
from an all-time high of 2.4
million MT in 2010.
The Philippines aims to produce
as much as 18.46 million MT of
rice this year. Rice output in the
rst quarter of 2012 rose just 1.12
percent to 3.99 million MT from
4.03 million MT in 2012.
Ofcials said palay or unmilled
rice output for the second quarter
would be bolstered by major
palay-producing provinces such
as Cagayan and those in Central
Luzon.
KEPPEL Subic Shipyard
Inc. won the fabrication yard
contract for the third phase of
the Malampaya deepwater gas-
to-power project.
The yard in Subic, Zambales
will fabricate, install and
integrate the substructure and
top side modules of the depletion
compression platform to support
the completion of Malampaya
phase 3.
The project is estimated to
generate at least 1,200 local jobs.
The Malampaya consortium did
not announce the amount of the
contract.
The consortium, which
operates Service Contract 38,
said member rms Pilipinas
Shell Petroleum Corp., Chevron
Malampaya LLC and Philippine
National Oil Co.-Exploration
Corp. had completed their nal
investment decisions on the
future of the project.
Following the FID is their
announcement of awarding a
fabrication yard contract to
Keppel Subic Shipyard Inc.,
the consortium said.
This fabrication yard
will not only generate local
employment but is also
expected to bring technical
expertise into the country as
it can serve as a possible site
for future complex fabrication
projects, Shell Philippines
Exploration managing director
and Malampaya asset manager
Sebastian Quiniones said.
We look forward to
working with Keppel Subic
Shipyard in this very important
undertaking to support the
governments thrust towards
energy security and contribute
to nation-building, Quiniones
said.
He said the Malampaya
deepwater gas-to-power project
is a major infrastructure project
made possible with collaboration
among the private companies
and government companies
and agencies led by the Energy
Department.
It supplies fuel for 40
percent to 45 percent of
Luzons power generation
requirements.
Julito G. Rada
By Julito G. Rada
PROPERTY developer
Alphaland Corp. expects to
register sales of P700 million
from its residential units in the
Makati Place project.
We have started selling the
residential units. We expect
sales to hit P700 million for
the 545 units, Rafael Ongpin,
Alphaland project director, told
a press brieng in Makati City
Thursday.
Ongpin said the company
would turn over the residential
units to buyers by December
2014. The residential units are
in the rst two towers of the
three-tower, 55-oor Makati
Place project on a one-hectare
property along Ayala Avenue
Extension corner Malugay Street
in Makati. The third tower will
house a hotel.
Ongpin said all units
come with a complete set of
appliances. One-bedroom unit
costs P8 million; two-bedroom,
P11.35 million; and premium
two-bedroom, P15.1 million.
Ongpin said each unit would
have an automatic membership
to the City Club, which is
valued at P1 million apiece. The
ownership of these shares are
attached to the ownership of the
unit and cannot be detached and
sold separately, Ongpin said.
The three-oor City Club
located on the fourth, fth and
sixth oorswill house several
facilities that include a fully-
equipped, state-of-the-art athletic
complex, spas, pool and jacuzzi
areas, children playground, eight
specialty restaurants and function
rooms.
It is set to be the newest and
most dynamic business and
leisure hub in Makatis business
district, Ongpin said.
Alphaland sees P700-m
sales from condo tower
QC project to cost P65bAyala
4 eye power barges
POWER Sector Assets and Liabilities
Management Corp. said Thursday four investor
groups will participate in the bidding for diesel-
red power barges 101, 102, 103 and 104.
The agency said the four prospective bidders,
including three that previously participated
in PSALMS auctions, submitted a letter of
interest and paid a non-refundable participation
fee of $3,000 before the July 4 deadline.
PSALM said all four bidders attended the
pre-bid conference at its Makati City ofce
Thursday.
PSALM set the deadline for the submission
of bids on Aug. 15, 2012 at 12 noon.
PSALM said the sale of the power barges
includes three packages: Package 1 combines
PB Nos. 101 and 102; Package 2 includes PB
103; and Package 3 covers PB 104.
PSALM said the rules required bidders to
submit offers for each of the three packages.
A condition for the sale of the power barges
currently stationed in the Visayas is for them
to be transferred to Mindanao to augment the
power supply on the island.
PSALM said it had the option to enter into a
negotiated sale if the auction failed again.
Julito G. Rada
PALs unlimited ights
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines said Thursday
it will offer unlimited ights to 11 regional and
two domestic destinations through its Fly All
You Can pass.
PAL said in a statement travelers buying the
Fly All You Can pass from July 6 to 13 could
travel as many times as they want to Cebu and
Davao or from Manila to Hong Kong, Macau,
Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok Saigon, Jakarta,
Beijing, Shanghai, Bali and Xiamen for as low
as $318 in economy and $1,318 in business
class.
Also included is the Singapore-Jakarta sector,
the airline said.
PAL added the Fly All You Can pass must
be converted into any number of tickets to any
of the designated destinations within one month
after purchase of the pass. Passengers can
visit the same city more than once. Unlimited
transfers in Manila are also permitted.
Tickets must be used within eight weeks
from date of rst travel or on/before Dec. 10,
2012. Rerouting and refunds are allowed under
certain conditions.
Tickets issued under the Fly All You Can
pass do not include government taxes, fees and
surcharges. Lailany P. Gomez
DEBT watcher Standard &
Poors Ratings Services on
Thursday raised the ratings
of four Philippine companies,
following the upgrade of the
countrys sovereign ratings.
These rating actions come
after we raised the foreign
currency sovereign credit rating
on the Republic of Philippines
to BB+, S&P said.
A higher credit rating,
which measures the capacity
of a party to settle its debt on
schedule, usually translates
into lower interest rate
payments.
S&P said it raised its long-
term foreign currency issuer
credit rating on the state-run
Development Bank of the
Philippines to BB+, while
afrming the long-term local
currency rating at BB+. The
outlooks on both long-term
ratings are stable.
It also raised the long-term
foreign currency corporate
credit ratings on government-
owned Power Sector Assets and
Liabilities Management Corp.
and National Power Corp.
as well as privately-owned
Philippine Long Distance
Telephone Co. The outlooks on
these ratings are stable.
We also afrmed the long-
term local currency corporate
ratings on PSALM and Napocor
and revised the outlooks to
stable from positive, it said.
S&P said DBP was expected
to remain an important
instrument of the governments
medium-term development
strategy. We also believe the
public policy role of the DBP
will not be changed during this
time, it said.
S&P credit analyst Rajiv
Vishwanathan, however, said
the credit proles of PSALM
and Napocor appeared to be
weak and heavily dependent
on the support of the
government.
TO MAJORITY of subscribers, three-letter
acronyms like BSS and OSS (business and
operations support systems) may be insignicant
jargon, but they are actually part and parcel of
what makes life as a customer better. Amdocs,
which was named Telecom BSS Vendor of the
Year by analyst rm Frost and Sullivan for the
third consecutive year during the 2012 Asia
Pacic ICT Awards, is set to modernize and
transform Globes IT infrastructure as well as
consolidate business processes across prepaid,
postpaid wireless, wireland and broadband
operations.
For the BSS transformation, Amdocs is
expected to deliver multiple products from its
CES (Customer Experience Systems) portfolio
and provide continuous upgrades across related
third-party systems, plus solutions that include
convergent charging and billing, customer
management ordering and enterprise-wide
product catalogue. In short, Amdocs will enable
its partner to practice operational efciency
and manage customer relationships across
various product offeringswhich is just as
well, considering the number of complaints that
Happy Hour has been hearing against crabby
and sarcastic Globe customer service/call center
agents who dont know how to handle frustrated
and hyperventilating subscribers.
One such incident involved a customer who,
after waiting for two weeks for her iPhone to be
delivered (way beyond the promised three days)
decided to get it herself, only to discover later
that she could not send text messages. Obviously
not happy, she called up the customer service
hotline and was told it would take 24 hours for
activation. Dismayed, the subscriber said that
was not acceptableto which the tetchy call
center agent answered: Would you like to stay
on the line until the text messaging service is
activated?
Furious, the customer told her: Dont dare
me because I can stay on the line for 24 hours
can you? That brought the call center agent to
her senses, apologizing for the comment. Not
mollied, the irate customer ranted about her
experience on Facebook, listing the names of
the un-customer friendly call center agents she
had to deal with during her two-week wait
eliciting comments from friends who shared
similar unsatisfactory experiences.
P247 billion in BPO sector wages
Pasig City representative Roman Romulo
happily notes that the business process
outsourcing sector is expected to pay out a total
of P247 billion in wages (about $5.85 billion)
this 2012. Of the projected $13-billion revenues
from the BPO industry, as much as 45 percent
will be allocated for staff salaries and other
compensation.
That P247 billion is equivalent to about 4
percent of the governments P1.816 trillion
national budget for 2012bigger than the
spending allocations for the top ve departments
starting with Education (P238.8 billion), Public
Works and Highways (P125.5 billion), Defense
(P107.9 billion), Interior and Local Government
(P101.4 billion) and Agriculture (P54.1 billion).
Projections have been rather good for the BPO
sector which is expected to rake in up to $27
billion in annual revenues and directly engage
up to 1.3 million workers by 2016. Last year,
the industry posted $11 billion in revenues on a
labor force of over 630,000. Not badand its
denitely looking even better!
Happy Hour aler t: Bidder failur e
The joint venture of R. Espinelli Trading and
Israeli Weapons Industries which came in with
the lowest calculated bid for the P1.2 billion
worth of 9mm pistols for the PNP capability
enhancement project was reportedly found
to have fatal defects at the post qualication
proceedings conducted by the PNP Technical
Working Group (TWG) on Weapons. Happy
Hour sources disclosed that the proponents failed
to submit an ofcial receipt of the authentication
made by the Philippine Embassy in Israel on
one of the documents. This requirement was
clearly indicated in the Bid Instructions and Bid
Documents issued by the PNP Bids and Awards
Committee to all bidders. As a result, the TWG
will recommend to the BAC that the bid be post-
disqualied and failed using a non-discretionary
Pass-Fail system as prescribed by law. If and
when afrmed by the BAC as failed, the bidder
with the second lowest calculated bidTrust
Trade-Glockwill step up to the number one
spot, but subject to the same pass-fail vetting.
Things are denitely getting interesting.
For comments, reactions, photos, stories

and related concerns, readers may e-mail to
happyhourtoday2012@yahoo.com.
TRADI NG SUMMARY
SHARES VALUE
FINANCIAL 24,634,122 702,390,532.15
INDUSTRIAL 79,761,746 7,774,249,331.11
HOLDING FIRMS 104,589,686 1,409,006,235.84
PROPERTY 345,345,701 832,454,256.06
SERVICES 346,030,113 979,641,587.70
MINING & OIL 1,512,046,327 499,142,547.18
GRAND TOTAL 2,412,407,695 5,196,884,490.0396
FINANCIAL 1,326.22 (up) 4.00
INDUSTRIAL 7,995.52 (up) 32.76
HOLDING FIRMS 4,561.54 (down) 1.37
PROPERTY 1,986.68 (up) 9.92
SERVICES 1,819.26 (up) 7.75
MINING & OIL 24,744.00 (up) 11.13
PSEI 5,369.98 (up) 15.26
All Shares Index 3,518.30 (up) 15.45
Gainers: 91; Losers: 59; Unchanged:50; Total: 200
Stocks hit record
after S&P upgrade
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JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
B2
52 Weeks Previous % Net Foreign
High Low STOCKS Close High Low Close Change Volume Trade/Buying
MST BUSINESS DAILY STOCKS REVIEW
THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012
M
S
T
FINANCIAL
70.00 46.00 Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. 63.90 64.10 63.60 63.85 (0.08) 2,215,160 24,271,721.50
76.80 50.00 Bank of PI 75.05 75.20 74.70 75.05 0.00 716,600 14,191,894.00
512.00 370.00 China Bank 493.00 493.00 490.20 493.00 0.00 620
1.95 1.42 BDO Leasing & Fin. Inc. 1.85 1.85 1.85 1.85 0.00 1,000
23.90 12.50 COL Financial 22.90 23.00 22.75 22.90 0.00 2,300
Eastwest Bank 18.72 18.80 18.72 18.74 0.11 419,800 (2,135,388.00)
22.00 7.56 Filipino Fund Inc. 10.02 10.02 10.02 10.02 0.00 300
80.00 40.00 First Metro Inv. 82.60 82.60 80.00 80.00 (3.15) 560
3.26 1.91 I-Remit Inc. 2.75 2.76 2.71 2.76 0.36 16,746,000 (159,700.00)
29.00 3.00 Maybank ATR KE 38.55 38.30 38.30 38.30 (0.65) 6,300
93.50 60.00 Metrobank 95.90 97.55 95.90 97.00 1.15 3,233,790 180,406,873.50
16.85 41.00 Phil. National Bank 76.00 76.00 75.70 75.70 (0.39) 226,360 6,860,732.50
539.00 204.80 PSE Inc. 355.00 360.00 355.00 355.00 0.00 1,370
44.40 25.45 RCBC À 43.75 43.80 43.75 43.75 0.00 240,500.00 8,815,750.00
151.50 77.00 Security Bank 143.10 144.30 143.30 144.20 0.77 767,090 5,464,238.00
1390.00 950.00 Sun Life Financial 907.00 939.50 908.00 939.00 3.53 60
140.00 58.00 Union Bank 102.00 103.00 102.00 102.10 0.10 3,970 (10,200.00)
2.06 1.43 Vantage Equities 1.85 1.87 1.85 1.87 1.08 51,000
INDUSTRIAL
35.50 26.50 Aboitiz Power Corp. 34.45 34.90 34.50 34.65 0.58 1,904,400 61,199,430.00
13.58 7.32 Agrinurture Inc. 8.83 8.84 8.80 8.80 (0.34) 96,200
23.50 11.98 Alaska Milk Corp. 15.22 15.22 15.20 15.22 0.00 6,300
1.86 0.97 Alliance Tuna Intl Inc. 1.50 1.50 1.45 1.48 (1.33) 113,000 1,470.00
54.90 26.00 Alphaland Corp. 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 0.00 300
1.65 1.08 Alsons Cons. 1.31 1.34 1.34 1.34 2.29 288,000
Asiabest Group 33.50 35.90 34.90 35.20 5.07 490,300 105,300.00
102.80 3.02 Bloomberry 9.96 10.42 9.82 10.20 2.41 13,316,000 (50,097,396.00)
2.88 2.24 Calapan Venture 2.35 2.44 2.40 2.44 3.83 5,000 2,400.00
3.07 2.30 Chemrez Technologies Inc. 2.67 2.68 2.67 2.68 0.37 258,000 18,760.00
8.33 7.41 Cirtek Holdings (Chips) 8.99 9.20 8.75 9.05 0.67 37,400
7.06 4.83 Energy Devt. Corp. (EDC) 6.22 6.27 6.19 6.21 (0.16) 9,079,500 (4,867,642.00)
6.28 2.80 EEI 6.59 6.75 6.56 6.60 0.15 1,197,600
3.80 1.00 Euro-Med Lab. 2.00 2.01 2.00 2.00 0.00 2,000 (2,010.00)
25.00 5.80 Federal Chemicals 10.50 10.52 10.52 10.52 0.19 1,500
15.58 12.50 First Gen Corp. 17.78 17.94 17.84 17.84 0.34 3,658,500 8,327,030.00
67.20 51.50 First Holdings A 77.90 78.50 77.60 77.70 (0.26) 759,730 21,939,998.00
31.50 22.50 Ginebra San Miguel Inc. 20.80 21.00 21.00 21.00 0.96 11,200
0.10 0.0095 Greenergy 0.0150 0.0150 0.0140 0.0150 0.00 33,500,000
13.50 7.80 Holcim Philippines Inc. 11.68 11.60 11.60 11.60 (0.68) 100,400 161,240.00
9.00 4.71 Integ. Micro-Electronics 4.05 4.10 4.05 4.10 1.23 66,000 (123,000.00)
2.35 0.95 Ionics Inc 0.760 0.760 0.760 0.760 0.00 100,000 7,600.00
120.00 80.00 Jollibee Foods Corp. 105.00 107.80 105.20 107.80 2.67 350,630 3,651,160.00
91.25 25.00 Liberty Flour 51.50 51.00 51.00 51.00 (0.97) 1,160
8.40 1.04 LMG Chemicals 1.71 1.77 1.72 1.72 0.58 815,000
3.20 1.05 Manchester Intl. A 2.42 2.42 2.41 2.42 0.00 13,000
24.70 17.94 Manila Water Co. Inc. 25.55 25.75 25.45 25.50 (0.20) 9,009,000 17,719,615.00
6.95 0.75 Mariwasa MFG. Inc. 3.10 3.20 2.90 3.20 3.23 3,000
15.30 8.12 Megawide 17.10 17.48 17.10 17.44 1.99 115,500 (8,760.00)
295.00 215.00 Mla. Elect. Co À 262.20 267.80 263.00 267.00 1.83 143,330 21,146,518.00
11.00 7.00 Pancake House Inc. 10.50 10.60 10.50 10.50 0.00 5,900
3.00 1.96 Pepsi-Cola Products Phil. 2.82 2.82 2.78 2.79 (1.06) 871,000 (772,800.00)
17.40 9.70 Petron Corporation 10.32 10.36 10.28 10.34 0.19 888,900 1,680,410.00
15.24 9.01 Phoenix Petroleum Phils. 8.39 8.40 8.39 8.39 0.00 233,800 1,463,236.00
9.50 5.25 Republic Cement À 8.60 8.65 8.10 8.64 0.47 46,100
2.55 1.01 RFM Corporation 3.55 3.65 3.40 3.46 (2.54) 6,180,000 (4,283,870.00)
6.50 2.90 Salcon Power Corp. 5.70 5.90 5.50 5.70 0.00 12,600
33.00 27.70 San Miguel Brewery Inc. 29.00 30.00 28.80 30.00 3.45 340,400 144,000.00
132.60 105.70 San Miguel Corp À 114.90 115.00 114.70 114.90 0.00 155,930 (1,662,339.00)
2.50 1.85 Splash Corporation 1.84 1.88 1.85 1.88 2.17 211,000
0.250 0.112 Swift Foods, Inc. 0.130 0.130 0.128 0.128 (1.54) 1,090,000
5.46 2.92 Tanduay Holdings 4.35 4.40 4.33 4.37 0.46 1,358,000 897,500.00
3.62 1.99 TKC Steel Corp. 2.18 2.18 2.18 2.18 0.00 3,000
1.41 0.90 Trans-Asia Oil 1.24 1.23 1.21 1.23 (0.81) 648,000
68.00 36.20 Universal Robina 63.30 63.50 63.00 63.25 (0.08) 862,720 19,795,327.00
Victorias Milling 1.37 1.41 1.35 1.36 (0.73) 3,540,000 (666,000.00)
1.12 0.285 Vitarich Corp. 0.650 0.670 0.630 0.630 (3.08) 701,000
18.00 2.55 Vivant Corp. 10.52 11.74 10.26 10.50 (0.19) 11,900
HOLDING FIRMS
1.18 0.65 Abacus Cons. À 0.72 0.73 0.71 0.71 (1.39) 36,000
59.90 35.50 Aboitiz Equity 49.00 49.30 48.70 49.00 0.00 293,400 3,028,515.00
0.019 0.014 Alcorn Gold Res. 0.0160 0.0170 0.0160 0.0170 6.25 14,200,000
13.48 8.00 Alliance Global Inc. 11.80 11.90 11.78 11.84 0.34 10,964,400 23,048,076.00
2.97 1.67 Anglo Holdings A 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 271,000
4.60 3.00 Anscor À 4.60 4.81 4.50 4.80 4.35 446,000 113,690.00
6.98 0.260 Asia Amalgamated A 5.12 5.15 5.08 5.08 (0.78) 45,900
3.15 1.49 ATN Holdings A 2.42 2.38 2.18 2.38 (1.65) 8,000
4.16 2.30 ATN Holdings B 2.74 2.72 2.72 2.72 (0.73) 5,000
437.00 272.00 Ayala Corp À 479.00 485.00 477.80 481.00 0.42 394,830 (101,538,538.00)
59.45 30.50 DMCI Holdings 59.50 59.75 59.00 59.50 0.00 2,380,550 62,525,554.50
4.19 1.03 F&J Prince A 2.50 2.75 2.51 2.75 10.00 18,000
5.25 3.30 Filinvest Dev. Corp. 4.02 4.02 4.00 4.00 (0.50) 87,000
GT Capital 515.00 516.00 510.00 516.00 0.19 59,890 6,244,300.00
5.22 2.90 House of Inv. 4.80 4.87 4.70 4.84 0.83 865,000 2,399,920.00
34.80 19.00 JG Summit Holdings 35.00 35.00 34.25 34.50 (1.43) 1,588,300 3,154,195.00
4.19 2.27 Jolliville Holdings 2.90 2.88 2.88 2.88 (0.69) 130,000
6.95 4.00 Lopez Holdings Corp. 6.16 6.16 6.05 6.07 (1.46) 1,290,800 1,762,730.00
1.54 0.61 Lodestar Invt. Holdg.Corp. 1.23 1.30 1.22 1.27 3.25 11,900,000 (2,987,990.00)
3.82 1.500 Marcventures Hldgs., Inc. 2.70 2.70 2.63 2.63 (2.59) 1,252,000 (260,700.00)
4.45 2.56 Metro Pacic Inv. Corp. 4.30 4.37 4.30 4.32 0.47 30,405,000 (6,599,870.00)
6.24 2.10 Minerales Industrias Corp. 5.48 5.85 5.47 5.68 3.65 1,220,500 (600.00)
4.72 1.22 MJCI Investments Inc. 6.50 6.70 6.10 6.69 2.92 171,800 (66,900.00)
0.0770 0.054 Pacica À 0.0580 0.0580 0.0570 0.0570 (1.72) 9,330,000
2.20 1.42 Prime Media Hldg 1.500 1.480 1.360 1.480 (1.33) 8,000
2.40 0.91 Seafront À 1.34 1.58 1.55 1.58 17.91 13,000 (14,220.00)
0.490 0.285 Sinophil Corp. 0.340 0.345 0.340 0.345 1.47 980,000 (51,000.00)
699.00 450.00 SM Investments Inc. 741.50 744.00 740.00 742.00 0.07 819,780 422,879,475.00
1.78 1.00 Solid Group Inc. 1.43 1.44 1.40 1.43 0.00 760,000 55,770.00
1.57 1.14 South China Res. Inc. 1.22 1.29 1.16 1.22 0.00 266,000
0.420 0.099 Unioil Res. & Hldgs 0.2500 0.2800 0.2500 0.2700 8.00 7,690,000
0.620 0.056 Wellex Industries 0.3450 0.3500 0.3400 0.3500 1.45 4,010,000
1.370 0.178 Zeus Holdings 0.520 0.510 0.510 0.510 (1.92) 549,000
P R O P E R T Y
39.00 11.00 Anchor Land Holdings Inc. 22.00 22.20 22.00 22.00 0.00 11,400
2.82 1.70 A. Brown Co., Inc. 2.65 2.69 2.69 2.69 1.51 7,000 5,380.00
0.75 0.31 Araneta Prop À 0.790 0.790 0.750 0.750 (5.06) 27,000
0.218 0.150 Arthaland Corp. 0.187 0.174 0.174 0.174 (6.95) 500,000
22.40 13.36 Ayala Land `B 22.55 22.75 22.35 22.50 (0.22) 2,897,100 (2,170,115.00)
6.12 3.08 Belle Corp. À 5.20 5.41 5.20 5.40 3.85 27,197,100 1,426,380.00
9.00 2.26 Cebu Holdings 5.70 5.70 5.65 5.65 (0.88) 127,900
5.20 2.20 Cebu Prop. `B 4.90 5.05 5.05 5.05 3.06 10,000
5.66 0.26 Century Property 1.44 1.44 1.43 1.43 (0.69) 760,000 37,180.00
2.85 1.20 City & Land Dev. 2.40 2.65 2.35 2.55 6.25 241,000
1.65 1.07 Cityland Dev. À 1.19 1.23 1.19 1.23 3.36 144,000
0.127 0.060 Crown Equities Inc. 0.077 0.076 0.075 0.076 (1.30) 1,000,000
1.16 0.67 Cyber Bay Corp. 0.81 0.83 0.81 0.82 1.23 504,000
0.90 0.54 Empire East Land 0.820 0.820 0.810 0.820 0.00 9,533,000
3.06 1.76 Global-Estate 2.03 2.04 1.99 2.04 0.49 19,466,000 (18,176,290.00)
1.35 0.98 Filinvest Land,Inc. 1.30 1.32 1.30 1.30 0.00 13,887,000 (5,917,760.00)
3.80 1.21 Highlands Prime 1.80 1.99 1.81 1.81 0.56 38,000
2.14 0.65 Interport À 1.09 1.14 1.14 1.14 4.59 40,000 (45,600.00)
2.48 1.51 Megaworld Corp. 2.28 2.33 2.28 2.29 0.44 168,651,000 36,964,610.00
0.80 0.215 MRC Allied Ind. 0.1800 0.1790 0.1720 0.1740 (3.33) 65,540,000 378,990.00
0.990 0.072 Phil. Estates Corp. 0.6800 0.7000 0.6800 0.6800 0.00 1,806,000 87,720.00
0.71 0.41 Phil. Realty À 0.460 0.480 0.480 0.480 4.35 100,000
3.34 2.08 Primex Corp. 3.43 3.45 3.40 3.45 0.58 167,000
18.86 10.00 Robinsons Land `B 17.80 18.20 17.70 17.96 0.90 1,251,000 (7,874,540.00)
Rockwell 3.14 3.17 3.14 3.14 0.00 250,000
2.70 1.74 Shang Properties Inc. 2.56 2.58 2.56 2.58 0.78 94,000
9.47 6.50 SM Development À 6.28 6.30 6.24 6.26 (0.32) 1,197,300 16,382.00
18.20 10.90 SM Prime Holdings 13.10 13.24 13.12 13.20 0.76 6,615,600 10,412,762.00
1.14 0.64 Sta. Lucia Land Inc. 0.69 0.70 0.69 0.70 1.45 16,244,000
Starmalls 4.40 4.45 4.23 4.45 1.14 900,000 (13,930.00)
4.30 2.60 Vista Land & Lifescapes 4.140 4.200 4.140 4.160 0.48 3,372,000 6,649,250.00
S E R V I C E S
2GO Group 1.89 1.93 1.89 1.89 0.00 8,000
43.00 28.60 ABS-CBN 35.10 35.30 35.10 35.30 0.57 13,900
14.76 1.60 Acesite Hotel 4.00 4.04 3.50 3.50 (12.50) 1,228,000
0.80 0.45 APC Group, Inc. 0.680 0.700 0.680 0.700 2.94 2,402,000
9.30 7.30 Asian Terminals Inc. 9.00 9.10 9.00 9.10 1.11 51,000
0.5300 0.0660 Boulevard Holdings 0.1410 0.1430 0.1400 0.1410 0.00 14,710,000 5,640.00
Calata Corp. 9.31 9.50 9.32 9.41 1.07 2,118,200 191,136.00
98.15 62.50 Cebu Air Inc. (5J) 69.00 69.15 68.85 68.85 (0.22) 307,070 4,076,239.00
9.70 5.40 DFNN Inc. 6.10 6.13 6.01 6.13 0.49 91,000 61,237.00
5.90 1.45 Easy Call Common 3.05 3.06 3.05 3.05 0.00 10,000
1750.00 765.00 FEUI 955.00 970.00 965.00 965.00 1.05 20
1270.00 825.00 Globe Telecom 1165.00 1170.00 1163.00 1164.00 (0.09) 95,005 44,200,840.00
10.34 6.18 GMA Network Inc. 10.90 10.90 10.70 10.76 (1.28) 694,400
69.00 43.40 I.C.T.S.I. 74.00 74.45 73.85 74.00 0.00 688,660 (636,562.50)
6.00 4.00 IPeople Inc. À 6.40 6.29 6.29 6.29 (1.72) 1,100
4.29 2.20 IP Converge 2.43 2.64 2.42 2.53 4.12 365,000 97,310.00
34.50 0.123 IP E-Game Ventures Inc. 0.039 0.040 0.038 0.038 (2.56) 267,300,000 494,600.00
3.87 1.16 IPVG Corp. 1.08 1.12 1.07 1.12 3.70 699,000
5.1900 2.900 ISM Communications 2.9000 3.0500 2.9000 3.0000 3.45 172,000
3.79 1.58 JTH Davies Holdings Inc. 2.50 2.60 2.50 2.60 4.00 5,000
11.68 5.90 Leisure & Resorts 8.64 9.24 8.56 9.23 6.83 20,187,500 (5,168,032.00)
4.28 2.65 Liberty Telecom 2.72 2.85 2.75 2.85 4.78 24,000
3.96 2.70 Macroasia Corp. 2.90 2.90 2.80 2.90 0.00 5,000
3.00 1.00 Manila Jockey 2.43 2.49 2.43 2.45 0.82 994,000 (507,930.00)
21.00 17.20 Pacic Online Sys. Corp. 15.08 15.04 14.80 14.90 (1.19) 27,900 297,670.00
8.58 4.50 PAL Holdings Inc. 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 0.00 46,200
3.32 1.05 Paxys Inc. 3.01 3.26 3.03 3.20 6.31 11,484,000 (31,000.00)
10.00 4.60 Phil. Racing Club 9.53 9.25 9.25 9.25 (2.94) 500
60.00 17.02 Phil. Seven Corp. 52.45 54.00 51.90 53.20 1.43 46,090 1,679,165.50
17.18 14.50 Philweb.Com Inc. 12.24 12.30 12.24 12.30 0.49 335,300 (1,942,026.00)
2886.00 2096.00 PLDT Common 2750.00 2788.00 2758.00 2764.00 0.51 75,485 98,661,410.00
0.48 0.23 PremiereHorizon 0.310 0.315 0.310 0.310 0.00 850,000
23.75 10.68 Puregold 28.60 29.00 28.60 28.70 0.35 3,633,400 (13,866,875.00)
3.30 2.40 Transpacic Broadcast 2.90 3.00 2.73 2.73 (5.86) 54,000
0.79 0.26 Waterfront Phils. 0.430 0.425 0.420 0.420 (2.33) 1,260,000
MINING & OIL
0.0083 0.0036 Abra Mining 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041 0.00 22,000,000
6.20 3.01 Apex À 5.25 5.44 5.25 5.30 0.95 136,500
25.20 14.50 Atlas Cons. À 17.82 17.90 17.80 17.80 (0.11) 285,800 17,860.00
31.00 20.00 Atok-Big Wedge À 29.70 29.70 29.70 29.70 0.00 300
0.380 0.148 Basic Energy Corp. 0.260 0.265 0.260 0.260 0.00 960,000
30.35 15.00 Benguet Corp À 24.10 23.80 23.80 23.80 (1.24) 500
2.51 1.62 Century Peak Metals Hldgs 1.35 1.38 1.35 1.35 0.00 784,000 215,400.00
50.85 4.35 Dizon 34.20 35.70 34.00 35.10 2.63 2,791,900 3,551,060.00
1.21 0.50 Geograce Res. Phil. Inc. 0.73 0.74 0.72 0.74 1.37 3,066,000
1.82 0.5900 Lepanto À 1.370 1.380 1.360 1.370 0.00 37,892,000
2.070 0.6700 Lepanto `B 1.480 1.490 1.460 1.480 0.00 14,050,000 (735,000.00)
0.085 0.035 Manila Mining À 0.0710 0.0710 0.0700 0.0710 0.00 64,460,000
0.087 0.035 Manila Mining `B 0.0710 0.0720 0.0710 0.0710 0.00 32,810,000
34.80 15.04 Nickelasia 29.80 30.45 29.80 30.05 0.84 1,564,300 138,960.00
12.76 2.08 Nihao Mineral Resources 9.72 10.10 9.82 9.92 2.06 4,494,300 (49,750.00)
1.100 0.008 Omico 0.7500 0.7400 0.7000 0.7400 (1.33) 301,000
8.40 2.12 Oriental Peninsula Res. 5.400 5.530 5.380 5.400 0.00 1,244,500 59,350.00
0.032 0.012 Oriental Pet. À 0.0190 0.0190 0.0180 0.0190 0.00 3,300,000
0.033 0.013 Oriental Pet. `B 0.0200 0.0200 0.0190 0.0200 0.00 15,400,000 (2,000.00)
7.14 5.10 Petroenergy Res. Corp. 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 16,400
28.95 17.08 Philex À 24.00 24.05 23.75 23.80 (0.83) 1,561,000 3,834,520.00
14.18 3.00 PhilexPetroleum 43.95 45.00 42.00 43.90 (0.11) 2,301,000 18,547,505.00
0.058 0.013 Philodrill Corp. À 0.051 0.052 0.050 0.052 1.96 1,267,190,000 (1,458,980.00)
252.00 161.10 Semirara Corp. 219.80 221.80 219.80 220.60 0.36 52,500 (4,306,916.00)
0.029 0.013 United Paragon 0.0200 0.0200 0.0180 0.0200 0.00 35,300,000 500,000.00
PREFERRED
47.90 27.30 ABS-CBN Holdings Corp. 36.50 36.45 36.40 36.45 (0.14) 1,722,100 (39,637,050.00)
570.00 520.00 Ayala Corp. Pref À 550.00 542.00 542.00 542.00 (1.45) 60
First Gen G 102.00 102.00 102.00 102.00 0.00 1,430
109.80 100.50 First Phil. Hldgs.-Pref. 105.30 103.50 103.40 103.40 (1.80) 1,910
11.02 6.00 GMA Holdings Inc. 10.72 10.74 10.60 10.70 (0.19) 996,000 3,799,650.00
116.70 106.20 PCOR-Preferred 109.80 110.00 109.70 109.80 0.00 16,800
80.00 74.50 SMC Preferred 1 77.00 77.50 77.50 77.50 0.65 150
1050.00 990.00 SMPFC Preferred 1019.00 1021.00 1020.00 1020.00 0.10 24,245
6.00 0.87 Swift Pref 1.05 1.14 1.12 1.14 8.57 143,000
WARRANTS & BONDS
1.35 0.62 Megaworld Corp. Warrants 1.27 1.31 1.24 1.24 (2.36) 2,756,000 579,960.00
Ms. Herreras column
will resume next week.
MAYA BALTAZAR
HERRERA
INTEGRATIONS
Why BSS, OSS and all those
support services matter
STOCKS closed at a new record high
Thursday, after debt watcher Standard
& Poors Ratings Services upgraded the
countrys credit rating to BB+, bringing
it closer to investment grade status.
The Philippine Stock
Exchange index, the 30-company
benchmark, rose 15 points, or
0.3 percent, to close at 5,369.98,
beating the best nish of 5,365.70
recorded two days earlier.
The heavier index representing
all shares also moved up 15 points,
or 0.4 percent, to 3,518.30 on
Thursday, as gainers led losers, 91
to 59, with 50 issues unchanged.
Finance Secretary Cesar
Purisima noted the new credit
rating upgrade from S&P was the
8th positive credit ratings action
under the Aquino administration.
Two out of the three major credit
rating agencies now rank the
Philippines one notch below
investment grade.
We can now clearly make
our case for an investment grade
status, said Purisima.
S&P credit analyst Agost Be-
nard said the rating action re-
ects the countrys strengthening
external position, with remit-
tances and an expanding service
export sector continuing to drive
current account surpluses.
Manila Electric Co., the nations
largest power retailer, rose 1.8
percent to P267, the highest close
since March 19. Reports said the
company may raise charges this
month, following the increase of
generation cost in June.
Ayala Corp. rose 0.4 percent to
P481, after property unit Ayala
Land Inc. said it would spend
P65 billion in the development
of a major project in Quezon
City. Ayala Land, however, fell
0.2 percent to P22.50.
Calapan Ventures Inc. climbed
3.8 percent to P2.44. The company
said it completed the sale of shares
in Kristal Water Source Corp.,
paving the way for Calapan to
focus on its main water business.
Meanwhile, Asian stocks
retreated from an eight-week
high Thursday, as a worsening
economic slump in Europe
overshadowed expectations the
European Central Bank will cut
interest rates today.
Some analysts expect the
European Central Bank to cut
lending rates by half a percentage
point and the Bank of England
to boost money in circulation
through a bond purchasing
program known as quantitative
easing.
Japans Nikkei 225 index fell
0.2 percent to 9,088.27 and Hong
Kongs Hang Seng was down 0.4
percent to 19,622.18.
South Koreas Kospi slipped
0.1 percent to 1,871.92.
Australias S&P/ASX 200
dropped 0.3 percent to 4,160.30.
Chinas Shanghai Composite
tumbled 1.1 percent to 2,203.34.
A deteriorating outlook for
the global economy is fueling
speculation central banks will
step up efforts to revive growth.
The ECB will probably reduce
its benchmark interest rate to
a record-low 0.75 percent at a
policy meeting today, while the
Bank of England will step up bond
purchases that boost the supply of
pounds. With Bloomberg, AP
Business
ManilaStandardToday extrastory2000@gmail.com JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
B3
Buyers want reduced
prices for PH bananas
June inflation slowed to 2.8%
Savings Week. Bangko Sentral Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. (left) and Education Secretary Armin Luistro discussed
the value of saving regularly among elementary school children, in observance of the National Savings Consciousness
Week that ends today. Twelve major banks under the Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines also launched Kiddie
Accounts, signaling that banks now welcome school children to open deposit accounts with them with as low as P100 and no
maintaining balance.
By Anna Leah G. Estrada and Maria Bernadette Lunas
THE ination rate slowed slightly in June,
increasing scope for the central bank to cut interest
rates to support economic growth.
Consumer prices rose 2.8 percent
from a year earlier, after a 2.9-
percent advance reported in May,
the National Statistics Office said
Thursday. The June inflation rate
brought the average consumer
prices in the first six months of the
year to 3 percent, the low end of the
governments inflation target range
of 3 percent to 5 percent for 2012.
The still-weak global growth
prospects, the recent appreciating
peso trend and the generally benign
ination forecast and the countrys
economic growth path support the
central banks view that ination
will remain close to the low end of
the target range, Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco
said Thursday.
Core ination rate, which excludes
certain food and energy items from
the measure, was steady at 3.7 percent
and averaged at 3.5 percent in the rst
semester of the year.
Ination remains manageable
as higher costs of utilities and some
vegetables are offset by lower oil
prices, Tetangco said last week. Still,
the Philippines, which posted the fastest
expansion in Southeast Asia in the rst
quarter, is not immune to risks posed by
a faltering US recovery, Europes debt
woes and Chinas economic slowdown,
he said.
The ination outlook remains very
manageable and it reects BSPs ability
to keep ination expectations under
control, Radhika Rao, an economist at
Forecast Pte in Singapore, said before
the report. They have enough exibility
to shift to an accommodative bias if
required.
The Bangko Sentral held borrowing
costs at 4 percent for a second meeting in
June after two cuts earlier this year, and
targets ination to average 3 percent to 5
percent in 2012 and next year.
Fuel, electricity and water prices rose
4.2 percent compared with a 4.5-percent
pace the previous month, according to
the NSO report. Transport costs rose 1.3
percent compared with 2.2 percent.
Growth in the $200-billion economy
accelerated to 6.4 percent in the rst
quarter, the fastest pace since 2010.
Standard & Poors on Wednesday raised
the long-term sovereign foreign currency
rating on Philippine debt to BB+ from
BB.
Tetangco said the central bank would
take appropriate actions to ensure the
ination targets were not breached.
The BSP continues to keep a close
watch on emerging developments and
global fronts to ensure that monetary
policy settings remain supportive of non-
inationary growth, Tetangco said.
With Bloomberg
Manila
Standard
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Abdulhamid, Bukuhan
Abello, Manuel
Abesamis, Alfonso P.
Abrantes, Eliza &/or
Carolina Dizon
Acas, Emeterio
Acsay, Vicente R.
Afable, Luis M.
Africa, Victor
Agbuya, Alicia
Agcaoili, Federico R.
Agcaoili, Pacifco &/or
Agcaoili, Lourdes R.A.
Agdeppa, Herminia
Agregado, Jovita V.
Aguas, Amando
Aguilar, Esteban
Alcantara, Trinidad
Alcantara, Valerio .
Alcaraz, Leonor G.
Alejo, Benedicto A.
Alfonso, Gerardo M.
Alfonso, rma .
Alipit, Mary J.
Almanzor, Elena
Alo, Elias
Alonso, Antonio M.
Alora, Pedro A.
Alunan, Lourdes
Alunan, Sergio R.
Ampaguoy, Lourdes
Andia, Ramon
Ang Bun Liu
Ang, Phillip
Angangco, Lope O.
Angara, Edgardo
Angeles, Ann
Angeles, Belen S.
Antiporda, Gerardo
Antonio, Jr., Miguel
Aquino, Tomas V.
Arbis, Mariano V.
Arellano, Remedios G.
Arena, Helen
Arguelles, Cecilia T.
Arias, Catalina P.
Arrastia, Sebastian B.
Arrieta, Jr., Rupert
Arroyo, Socorro
Artifcio, Amando &/or
Artifcio, Rosalinda
Asperilla, Jr., Cirilo
Aspirilla, Cirilo
Asuque, Gilberto B.
Austria, Enrique D.
Avena, Amelia L.
Avena, Beatriz P.
Azucena, Maximino
Brual
Bacay, Ramon G.
Bajacan, Armando
Baladad, Romulo
Balageo, vy
Balagtas, Bienvenido T.
Balbon, Evelina A.
Banaria, Ernesto
Bandilla, Owen J.
Bangayan, Tomas
Barker, MG. T. Mendoza
Barredo, Manuel
Barredo, Roberto
Barrios, Exequiel J.
Barte, Nicasio R.
Bartolome, Mauricio G.
Bascon, Oscar E.
Basilio, Carlos S. M.
Basilio, Concepcion T.
Basilio, Jr., Francisco
Batungbakal, Ramon
Baumann, Martin
Bautista, Manuelito M.
Bautista, Marina V.
Bawayan, James
Bayan, Anastacio
Bayot, Francisco
Bayot, Ortigas Susan
Bayot, Vicente M.
Bee, Ann Angelico
Belen, Teodulo A.
Bellis, Georgonian
Ben Suan, Amoncio
Benitez, Roberto H.
Berkenkotter, Jr.,
Bernard
Bernardo, Josefna
Berroya, Ricardo M.
Bildner, Erlinda .
Birmingham, Co
Birmingham, T. J.
Bituagan, Gundino
Blando, Rosario B.
Bocobo, Dulce Laurel
Bondoc, Domingo T.
Bonifacio, Jose P.
Borlongan, Eliseo P.
Braganza, Luz Medina
Briones, Jaime &/or
Briones, Rosario
Briones, Jorge M.
Bun, Go
Bunda, Arthur
Cabanero, Cecilio
Cabasco, Dante
Cabrera, Amanda
Cacanando, Ricardo L.
Cacanindin, Agnes
Caig, Teodorico
Calingan, Violeta
Calma, Clemente R.
Calma, Jorge R.
Calma, Modesto R.
Caluag, Jr., Jose
Caluyo, Pio
Calven, Gloria G.
Cancio, Manuel &/or
Cancio, Juana
Cancio, Manuel Y.
Caniza, Caril
Cantoria, Alfredo or
Cantoria, Filomena
Capellan, Mario
Capistrano, Marina N.
Caronongan, Oscar
Carpez, Pedro A.
Carpio, Jose
Carpio, Pixie
Carpo, Maria Socorro R.
Cartoneros,
Nathaniel R.
Casis, Leah
Castillo, Quirino
Castro, Timoteo F.
&/or Castro, Melanie
Cayabyab, Elvira R.
Centeno, Amando
Cerezo, Benedicto A.
Cerezon, Benedicta
Chan, Allen
Chan, Felix G.
Chan, Remy
Chan, Remy Pun
Chan, William
Charnley, Maria O.
Chaves, Gloria Pena
Chavez, Arturo
Checa, Luis N. &/or
Agnes M. Checa
Cheng, Andres
Cheng, Marina L.
Chig, Chua
Chinchilla, Virginia
Ching Yan Siak
Ching, Gina
Chiong, David T.
Chiong, Gloria
Chipeco, Florencia
Choy, Carmen
Chua, Anthony
Chua, Antonio
Chua, Cecilia
Chua, Ching
Chua, Manuel
Chua, Manuel O.
Chua, Michael
Chua, Robert Obed
Chua, Teresita
Chua, Wilson
Chung, Cristina
Co Kian Chay &/or
Rita A. Gapuz
Co, Anthony
Co, Joseph
Co, Luisa
Collantes, Arsenio
Concepcion, Cristino/
Regina
Concepcion, Jose C.
Concepcion, Regina L.
Constantino, Leticia R.
Coquia, Florencio
Coquia, Francisco
Coquia, Francisco R.
Coquia, Teresita
Coronel, Norberto N.
Corpus, Jr., Jose M.
Corpus, Raymundo S.
Cruz, Adelaida
Cruz, Aurora R.
Cruz, Avelino E.
Cruz, Guillermo P.
Cruz, Hilaria D.
Cruz, Jr., Basilio R.
Cruz, Maria Teresita
Cruz, Michael
Cruz, Roberto C.
Cruz, Sergio
Cruz,Sr.,NapoleonD.
&/or Luisa Cruz
&/or N.. Cruz
Cruz, Violeta Agsalud
Cuevas, Maximo A.
Dacanay, Lino Q.
Dacillo, Nenita
Dacudao, Jose Diaz
Dangoy, Ricardo
David, Josefna S.
David, Manuel Q.
David, Pablo
Davila, R. H.
Dayao, Segundina G.
Dayrit, Ester D.
De Castro, Ana Maria Q.
De Dios, Antonio
De Dios, Beatriz
De Dios, Charito
De Dios, Emiliano
De Dios, Fernando
Vergel Reyes
De Dios, Jacinto
De Dios, Lourdes
De Dios, Milagros
De Dios, Teresita
De Guzman, Eduardo L.
De Guzman, Fernando P.
De Jesus, Dimiciano
De Jesus, Felicisima
De Jesus, Manuel Jose
&/or Mercedes D.
De Jesus, Mercedes D.
&/or De Jesus, Videnta
De Jesus, Ricardo
De La Cruz, Ciceron
De La Paz, Esmeralda
De La Rosa, Concha
De Leon, Danilo L.
De Leon, Fabian
De Leon, Maria
De Leon, Ranulfo
De Los Reyes, Benjamin
De Los Reyes, Edward
De Madrigal, Mercy
De Mesa, Teodoro
De Venecia, Antonio C.
Del Rosario, Benjamin
Deles, Domingo
Deloso, Fe San Pedro
Depaynos, Faustina
Deyan, David
Diasanta, Moises O.
Dilagan, Felipe
Dimaano, Elasio
Dimaano, Ma. Pilar
Dimabayu, reneo
Dimaranan, Antonio O.
Dinglasan, Jr., Jose B.
Dinglasan,Jose &/or
Dinglasan, Mercedes D.
Dioko, Leonardo
Dionisio, Paulino B.
Dizon, Eliseo S.
Dizon, Renato
Doble, Florentino C.
Domingo, Filemon A.
Domingo, Susana P.
Drilon, Franklin
Du, Francisco C.
Du, Rosario Reyes
Dujali, Jr., Leon Ma.
Dulalia, Elias B.
Dumkum, Jr., William
Dy, Arturo
Dy, Edward
Dy, Florencia
Dyhongpo, Carlos
Dytoc, Sabino
Elevado, German
Elevado, Jr., Paulino
Elicano, Josefna M.
Endoso, Dominador B.
Enrile, Katrina Ponce
Enriquez, Carmen F.
Enriquez, Eugenio A.
Escardo, Jr., Nicolas L.
Escay, Henedina R.
Escueta,Jr., Augusto
Espina, Asuncion
Estayo, Eugenio G.
Estayo, Pedro G.
Evangelista, Prisco N.
Fabie, Anastacia E.
Falcon, Tomas W.
Feliciano, Antonio Go
Feliciano, Evelyn Go
Feliciano, Gloria M.
Feliciano, Joaquin Go
Fernandez, Bonifacio P.
Fernandez, Criselda L.
Fernandez, Ma.Josefna
Fernandez, Severino A.
Fernandez, Zenaida
Fernandez,Zenaida
FAO Viggo August
Fernando, Jose
Ferrer, Johnny
Ferrer, Maria Rizza Sy
Ferrer, Sr., Jose
Flor, Lilian F.
Florcruz, Lilia J.
Florentino, Adelaida F.
Florentino, Jose
Flores, Alberto D.
Flores, Gener
Flores, Nilda O.
Floresca, Dalisay
Floro, Elizabeth N.
Floro, Teresa
Focuan, Henry
Forshay, Kenneth J.
Franco, Aguedal C.
Franco, Mariano
Fuero, Ariel
Fule, Erlinda C.
Fun, Chin
Gadi, Luz Laurel
Galan, Luis B.
Galang, Rosita M.
Gana, Benjamin C.
Gana, Clara Ma. A.
Ganotisi, Filomeno
Garalsa, Jr., Andres
Garci, Alex
Garcia, Felicisima B.
Garcia, Joaquin R.
Garcia, Pedro G.
Gaw Chin Ti
Gella, Lorenzo C.
Genato, Sarah X.
Gil, Rolando E.
Gimenez, Lilia
Gloria, Bertrand R.
Glorioso, Jose
Go Kian
Go, Elena
Go, Ernesto
Go, Luis
Go, Manuel
Go, Melecio
Go, Rosita Yao
Go, Soledad
Go, Sotero
Go, Teresita &/or
Saturnino Go
Gomez, Virginia
Gonzales, Beatriz
Gonzales. Jose
Gonzales, Luz Dizon
Gonzales, Mauro L.
Gonzales, Paquita A.
Gonzales, Perfector
Gonzales, Rafael C.
Gorrez, Arturo
Gotamco, Janet L.
Go-Unlong, Vincent
Greenfeld, Ruth K.
Gregorio, Avelina
Gualberto, Edgardo M.
Guan, Luis
Guanio, Luigi M.
Guerrero,Consolacion B.
Guevarra,Ma. Lourdes N.
Guhit, Fernando N.
Guidote, Catalina C.
Guidote, Dolores
Guingon, Eulogio
Gundran, Francis O.
Gusion, Remedios E.
Gutierrez, Augusto F.
Gutierrez, Emilia
Guzman, Magdalena
Halili, Roberto S.
Haw, Jaime
Hebron, Pedro &/or
Hebron, Consolacion
Heong, Leng
Herrera, Evelina
Herrera, Severino
Hidalgo, Simon &/or
Hidalgo, Fredeswinda
Ho Leung Shun
Ho Lui
Hong, Tita
Hua Sy Chui
Huang, Alexander
Hussab, Eduardo V.
t Go
banez, Marites S.
bay, Ramon/Clara
gnacio, Amparo C.
gnacio, Jose
gnacio, Krause A.
gnacio, Teresa R.
lusorio, Marietta K.
lusorio, Maximo K.
lusorio, Sylvia K.
lustre, Oscar .
ntengan, Flaviano
Jacalan, Victoriana
Jacinto, Ernesto A. T.
Jacinto, Jr., Fernando P.
Jacinto, Ramon
Jalandoni, Asuncion S.
Jalandoni, Manuel L.
Jalandoni, Oscar
Jaojoco, Nory E.
Jarabello, Erlinda C.
Jarabello, Jr., sidro Y.
Jatico, Nilo
Javier, Raul C.
Jimenez, Carolina G.
Jocson, Andres
Jovellanos, snardo G.
Jumamoy, Hilario
Jumamoy, Josefna
Kap, Hao C.
Kapunan, Lorna Patajo
Kawi, Jr., Remigio
Keh Sam You
Keng Kho Giok
Khiani,Kishi &/or
Khiani, Puman K.
Kho Giok Keng
Kong Chai Pin
Krause, gnacio
Kui, John
Kui, Johnny
Kwok Pun
Lacson, Jr., Daniel
Ladores, Francisco A.
Lagrana, Nemesio C.
Laguio, Gerardo &
Perfecto Geraldine
& Guia
Lansigan, Nicolas P.
Lantina, Cerino K.
Lao Bun Thiam
Lao, Nancy
Laperal, Alexandra L.
Laperal, Desiderio L.
Laperal, Jr., Oliverio
Laperal, Oliverio
Laperal, Oliverio G.
Laperal, Rosa Maria
Laperal, Victorina L.
Lapid, Manuel R.
Laqui, Apolonio L.
Laqui, Bartolome H.
Laurel, Daniel S.
Laurel, Manuel S.
Laurel, Maria Paz
Laurel, Rafael S.
Laurel, Valentina
Lavin, Sunday A.
Laxina, Marciano
Lay, Ellen
Lay, Willy
Ledesma, Carmen
Ledesma, Leticia
Ledonio, Lourdes E.
Lee, Robert
Lee, Rolando A.
Lejano, Ricardo B.
Leonardo, Jose J. &/or
Leonardo, Teresita
Leviste, Conrad C.
Li Wai
Li, Alfred
Li, George
Libato, Pilar
Licaros, Abelardo B.
Lim, Adolfo V. A.
Lim, Chua Carmen
Lim, Ernesto J.
Lim, Henry
Lim, Juanito
Lim, Juliano
Lim, Vicente L.
Lim, Virginia
Lim, William D. &/or
William E. Lim, Jr.
Limpe, Jerry T.
Limpim, Juanita
Limpin, Nenita
Limsico, Jose
Liu, Josephine
Liwag, gnacio N.
Liwag, Vicente
Lizardo, Leonor
Llamas, Herminio
Lo, Helen
Lobregat, Ma. Clara L.
Lobrin, Evelyn or
Artemio Lobrin
Locsin, Jose R.
Locsin, Rafael M.
Log, Yu An
Long, Mang
Lontoc, Raymundo
Lopez, Fausto
Lopez, Generoso
Lopez, Leon P.
Lopez, Lolita R.
Lopez, Luisa O.
Lopez, Nelly
Lorenzo, Cesar M.
Lorenzo, Crispina
Lorenzo, Crispino
Lu, Vic
Luccini, Angeles
Cleotilde Q.
Lui Shun
Luis, Felipe B.
Luna, Leo M.
Luna, Purifcacion G.
Lustre, Cynthia
Luzurruaga, Roberta/
Mary
M.E.Tignilic Nocer
Mabanag, Alejo
Mabbun, Lolita
Macaisa, Antonio C.
Macaraeg, Estrella &/or
Macaraeg, Mercedes
Macario, Rufno
Macasaet, Amado Poro
Macasaet, Victorio K.
Macuja, Ma. Estela
Magbag, Jesus
Magdangal, Federico
Malazarte, Lina B.
Manalang, Carmelita
Mananghaya, Mario T.
Mang, Leong
Manliclic, Emmanuel V.
Manzanal, Dennis
Mapa, Tomas G.
Marasigan, Rogelio U.
Maravilla, Jesus
Marbella, Pedro M.
Marcelo, Trinidad B.
Marcilla, Protacio
Marcos, Pacifco
Mariano, gnacio L.
Martinez, Arsenio .
Martinez, Benjamin P.
Matheson, Florists
Peggy M.
Medrano, Paz Ma.
Mendoza, Abelardo
Angeles
Mendoza, Josefa N.
Mendoza, Julita
Mendoza, Msgr.
Guillermo
Menendez, Carmen L.
Mercado. Jose .
Mican, Melicia T.
Miranda, Estela G.
Monroy, Rolando D.
Monsod, Manuel L.
Montano, Julian N.
Montemayor, Aurora sidro
Montero, Florde Liz S.
Montinola, Roberto J.
Morato, Francisco F.
Morillo, Jr., Alberto
Mui, See
Muller, Albert
Munoz, Josefna
Munoz, Manuel M.
Nabayan, Federico C.
Naguiat, Antolin
Naguiat, Maningning T.
Naguiat, Sergio F.
Najera, Largion
Naval, Camilo J.
Navarrete, Milagros
Navarro, Lydia T.
Naylor, Ma. Cristina
Neri, Dominador C.
Nery, Emilio &/or
Jose Nery
Ng, Eugene O.
Ng, Hai
Ng, Josephine
Ng, Mary Chiong
Ng, Warren Chua
Ng, Wesly Chua
Ngo, Patricia C.
Nicolas, Reynaldo C.
Nocom, gnacio G.
Non, Jesus V.
Nubla, Ralph
Oben, Crispin nocencio
Obrero, Alfredo Q.
Ocampo, Casimiro C.
&/or renea Pedro
Ocampo, Josefna C.
Ocampo, Mauro
Ocampo, Nicasio
Olegario, Ma. Estela
Olinger, Mary
Olondriz, Alfonso J.
Olson, Elaine
Ong Di
Ong Eng Cui Teodulo
Ong Tiao Yong
Ong, Albert
Ong, Angel
Ong, Bonifacio
Ong, Catalina
Ong, Clemente Y.
Ong, Esther
Ong, Hector
Ong, Roberto
Ongsioco, Armando
Oreta, Antolin M.
Oreta, Jr., Jose F
Oreta, Marcelina
Oreta, Mario
Oreta, Prospero
Ornedo, Angel V.
Ornedo, Angel V. &/or
Eduardo Manalili
Ortanez, Arsenio J.
Ortigas, Francisco
Ortiz, Thelma
Ozamiz, Jose Ma.
Pacheco, Bernardo D.
Pacis, Jr., V. A.
Pacis, Lauro
Padua, Jr., Jose
Pagdangan, sauro J.
Palacan, Ernesto
Palanca, Rosemarie C.
Palofox, Pedro C.
Paner, Antonio
Panganiban, Oscar
Panganiban, Romeo
Pangilinan, Carlos C.
Pangilinan, Donato T.
Paras, Conrado G.
Parel, Cristina P.
Pascua, Antonio M.
Pascual, Federico D.
Pascual, Horacio
Pascual, Orlando
Pascual, Wilson
Pasquin, Dionisio M.
Patangco, Jose E.
Paulin, H. S.
Paulin, Honorato P.
Pay, George
Paz, Jr., Simon
Penalosa, Hua-Bih
Peng, Siy Tian
Peralta, Natividad
Peret, Paz
Perez, Ziolo M.
Pernia, Nicholas
Petterson, Gosta
Picache, Thomosita V.
Pilares, Manuel
Platon, Benjamin
Po, Jaime &/or Rosie
Gwen Dy Po
Po, Joaquin
Poblador, Elsa A.
Poblador, Melisande
Castro
Porter, Hermogenes C.
Prieto, Maria Auxilia
Pulanco, Clodualdo V.
Pun Kwok
Puyat, Jr., Jose
Que, James G.
Queddeng, Andres K.
Quilop, Carmen J.
Quimson, Enrique
Martin T.
Quimson, Jose Luis T.
Quimson, Juan reneo T.
Quinto, Felino D.
Quintos, Vicente
Rabor, Jesus
Raczynski, Alice F.
Ramas, Atea D.
Ramile, Fausto M.
Ramirez, Monica D.
Ramos, Alfredo
Ramos, Amalia B.
Ramos, Mario M.
Ramos, Soledad
Ranjo, Juanito C.
Raule, reneo
Razon, Guadalupe C.
Realista, Alfonso R.
Reantillo, Amelita M.
Reantillo, Avelina
Regala, Teodoro D.
Reyes, Cresencio
Reyes, Felipe
Reyes, Gerard A.
Reyes, Herminigildo B.
Reyes, Jr., Narciso J.
Reyes, Karla Marina A. &/
or Reyes, Ma. Milagros A.
Reyes, Nestor &/or
Feliza Paz Reyes
Reyes, Rainerio/Remedios
Reyes, Roberto
Reyes, Vicente G. &/or
Mercedes Reyes
Reyes, Virginia V.
Ricafort, Teresita D.
Rivero, Salvador F.
Roasa, Nora
Robles, Jose S.
Roces, Marcos C.
Rodrigo, Segundo D.
Rodriguez, Lucio
Rojales, Cynthia G.
Rojas, Jaye Marjorie R.
Romero, Cirilo
Rondain, Luz T.
Ronquillo, Narciso A.
Roque, Manuel
Roque, Napoleon A.
Ros, Juan
Rosero, Rosalinda G.
Roxas, Juan Roberto
Roxas, Juanita Remedios
Roxas, Manuel
Roxas, Maria Teresa
Rudquist, Virginia
Rufno, Carlos
Rufno, Ernesto D.
Rufno, Macario
Rufno, Rafael A.
Rufno, Remedios S.
Rufno, Vicente A.
Ruiz, Conchita B.
Ruiz, Gregorio M.
Ruiz, Juan M.
Ruiz, Pilar F.
Sabino, Asuncion L.
Safdieh, Ralph
Saguitan, Maria Q.
Salang, Ernesto
Salazar, Manuel
Salazar, Mervin C.
Salcedo, Riz
Salvatera, Reofsta V.
Salvatera, Teofsta
Salvatiera, Rosalinda L.
Salvatierra, Rosalina
Samson, Dalisay C.
Samson, Lua
Samson, Patricia Ann A.
San Diego, Flora
San Jose, Dereck B.
San Pedro, Antero R.
San Pedro, Fe Doloroso
San Pedro, Felipe R.
Sangalang, Caridad
Sangalang, Nicasio M.
Santamaria, Celedonio
Santamaria, Jose Ma.
Santiago, Rodolfo B.
Santiago, Socorro
Santillan, Benjie
Santos, Antoinette B.
Santos, Aurelio R.
Santos, Beatriz
Santos, Beatriz
Ocampo De
Santos, Eloisa O.
Santos, Jose Delos
Santos, Melanie
Santos, Milagros Legaspi
Sarmiento, Conrado A.
Sarmiento, Jose
Sayo, Mariano B.
Sazon, Carlos D.
Sazon, Teoflo G.
Sazon, Timoteo
Sazon, Ulpiano C.
Sechua, gnacio Uy
See Cheung Shing
See Mui
See, Antonio
Serapio, Patrocinio L.
Serna, Cirilo B.
Serrano, Amada
Serrano, Catalina Jocson
Serrano, Ciriaco B.
Sevilla, Corazon L.
Sevilla, Pacifco C.
Shum Lui
Sia, Celia Tan
Siasoco, David
Sibayan, Renato &/or
Carmen Sibayan
Sim, Melchor
Sim, Virginia
Simmons, M. P.
Sinfson, Mariano &/or
Alibin, Bibiano
Sing Hui
Singson, Mamerto
Siochi, Leticia S.
Siong Yu Oh
Siong, Chiu Chin, Milton
Sison, Gil V.
Sison, Julian
Siy, Benito
Siy, Richard
Smith, Joseph
So Lian Teng
So Y Tong
So, Ana B.
So, Benita
Solita, Melinda
Somera, Jr., Prudencio C.
Somera, Rafael L.
Son, Lucio
Strack, Florence Romero
Suguitan, Maria
Sumbingco, Antonio L.
Sumulong, Alfredo R.
Sunga, Belino C.
Sunga, Jose N.
Sunico, Benjamin
Sunico, Conchita
Sy Beng Sian
Sy Ka Kieng
Sy Kiam Hiong &/or
Sy, Rebecca
Sy Pinero, Antonio
Sy, Justo
Sy, Luis
Sy, Manuel
Sy, Suan Kim
Sy, Teresita
Syliantong, Emerenciana
Tablante, Myrna S.
Tabtab, Dominador N.
Tan Bing Tong
Tan Chui
Tan Hok Sin, Pablo
Tan Sia, Celia
Tan, Asuncion D.
Tan, Emelia
Tan, Felisa Y.
Tan, Juana L.
Tan, Julia Uy
Tan, Mar
Tan, Mary B.
Tan, Porfrio U.
Tan, Teresita R.
Tan, Tereso
Tan, Tinay R.
Tanchoco, Catalino
Tanhuanco, Martin
Tanhueco, Filomeno
Tankeh, Alejandro V.
Tantamco, Elenita
Tantamco, Vicente
Tantuco, Eloisa G.
Tec Go Sian, Jr.
Tecson, Antonio P.
Tecson, Jose V.
Tejam, Montano A.
Templanza, Nicasio V.
Teodoro, Pedro
Teope, Antonio A.
Teope, Juanito
Ti, Zenaida
Ticzon, Melba Tumang A.
Timbre, Celinia
Tiong, An Yu
Tiotuyco, sidro N.
Tipontipon, Carmen
Tiu, Helen
Tiu, Rose
Tiu, Teodoro
Tolentino, Mabini E.
Tolentino, Salud G.
Tomacruz, Trinidad
Tong, Angelina
Toribio, Benjamin
Toribio, Jr., Simon E.
Torres, Catalina
Tuazon, Jaime
Tulio, Artemio L.
Tulod, Carlito P.
Tumang, Magdalena A.
Tumang, Nestor A.
Ui Kho, Benita
Ui, Prudencio
Ummatiao, Rosalio
Ungria, Wilfredo De
Unson, Ramon B.
Uy Khiek Pun
Uy, Cecilia
Uy, Roberto L.
Uymatiao, Rosalinda
Vaca, Asuncion
Valente, Alberto
Valenzuela, Elsa
Valenzuela, Ma. Vina
Valenzuela, Marieta M.
Valerio, Arcadia P.
Valerio, Patrick
Valetio, Patrick
Vallarta, Victor V.
Vargas, Ma. Angeles C.
&/or Romulo H.C.
Velasco, Ricardo &/or
Lydia Velasco
Velhagen, Consuelo
Velmonte, Adriano V.
Veloso, Luisa
Venecia, Oscar
Venegas, Solita &/or
Nolenda Venegas
Venerdia, Jesus
Ventura, Eva M. Duke
Ventura, Mamerto S.
Vera, Leonila De T.
Verendia, Jesus B.
Vergara, Edgardo S.
Vergara, Pedro or
Estelita Vergara
Versoza, Alexis L.
Versoza, Ramon
Verzo, Nerie V.
Vicente, Corazon
Vicente, Maria
Vicente, Maria M.
Victoria, Jesus
Victorino, Rosario
Villa, Norma A.
Villacorta, Josefna L.
Villacorte, Gloria
Villafor, Jr., Vivencio
Villalanca, Bonifacio
Villamator, Benjamin V.
Villamil, Nicasio
Villamor, Saviniano G.
Villanos, Lily N.
Villanueva, Eustaquio
Villanueva, Vilma
Villareal, Mariano
Villarica, Herminigildo
Villaroman, Zenaida
Vinluan, Fernando V.
Vinluan, Rogelio
Wassink, Erlinda C.
West, Consuelo Gabriela
Wong, George Peter C.
Yao, Wilson
Yap, Ernesto T.
Yap, Jeanette C.
Yap, Leonor
Yap, Manuel T.
Yap, Mary
Yap, Nelson
Yap, Nelson T.
Yap, Paul
Yapjoco, Domingo
Yaptinchay, Reynaldo
Yiak Go So
Yngreso, Vedasto M.
Yongsan, Urbano
Young, Angel
Young, George K.
Yu Ping Lam
Yu, Albert Constantine
Yu, Emilia
Yu, Jose L.
Yu, Marcelino
Yu, Norma
Yu, Ricardo
Yukong, Dolores J.
Yuzon, Jose
Zomera, Angela V.
Zuluaga, Matilde
Zulueta, Mercedita .
(MST-June 29, July 6 & 13, 2012
NEW markets of Cavendish bananas
demanded lower prices of the
commodity, after China restricted its
imports from the Philippines amid the
territorial tiff over the Scarborough
Shoal.
Philippine Banana Growers and
Exporters Association president Steve
Antig said while the recent trade
mission to nd alternative markets for
Philippine bananas was successful, new
markets tried to ask for the lowest price
possible.
Obviously, these countries have
gotten wind of the incident in China.
They know we have excess output
here. They keep on haggling down to
lowest price possible, Antig said in an
interview Thursday.
Antig, who was a part of the trade
mission to scout for additional markets,
said they were able to close several
deals, although the terms did not meet
the groups preliminary expectations.
He described the trade deals as
kind of soft or wobbly, as Philippine
exporters had to give in to pressures,
just so we wont come back empty-
handed.
Were out there for business. Weve
considered offers and most of them are
break-even only. Were not sure how
long we can keep up with this setup,
he said.
The trade mission visited Dubai,
Rome, Brussels and the Netherlands.
Antig said another trade mission could
hit the road before end-2012.
The banana group said it would assess
the current market situation to prevent
companies from closing shop, adding
several producers started retrenching
employees.
Its either they reduce manpower or
they reduce the hectarage and volume.
Though a reduction in hectarage
would also mean a reduction in the
people working on the plantation, we
do not have a choice. Either way we
have to bit the bullet, he said.
The group warned that if things did
not turn out well for the industry, a lot
of producers would be forced to close
their businesses soon and possibly focus
to other more protable crops.
China remains an active market,
although it signicantly reduced its
import volume from the Philippines,
allegedly owing to quarantine issues.
Othel V. Campos
B4 | FRIDAY, July 6, 2012
Department of Trade and Industry
BUREAU OF PRODUCT STANDARDS
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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS IEC 60238:2011
(IEC published 2008)
ICS 29.140.10
Edison screw lampholders
National Foreword
This Philippine National Standard is identical with the International Electrotechnical
Commission IEC 60238:2008 Edison screw lampholders. It was approved for
adoption as a Philippine National Standard by the Bureau of Product Standards upon
the recommendation of the Technical Committee on Lamps and Related Equipment
(BPS/TC 4).
This standard cancels and replaces PNS IEC 60238:2005 (IEC published 2000).
Within the text of the standard, the following are the minimal editorial changes:
a) the decimal comma shall be interpreted as a decimal point to be consistent with
existing convention on our number format
b) the words International Standard shall mean National Standard.
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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EDISON SCREW LAMPHOLDERS
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization
for standardization comprising all national electrotechnical committees (IEC
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and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated
in the latter.
5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be
rendered responsible for any equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC
Publication.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents
including individual experts and members of its technical committees and IEC
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of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the
referenced publications is indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC
Publication may be the subject of patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible
for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60238 has been prepared by subcommittee 34B: Lamp
caps and holders, of IEC technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This consolidated version of IEC 60238 consists of the eighth edition (2004)
[documents 34B/1151/FDIS and 34B/1170/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2008)
[documents 34B/1381/FDIS and 34B/1397/RVD].
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and
has been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 8.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modifed by
amendment 1.
In this edition the new requirements for creepage distances and clearances have
been adopted which are currently circulated by SC34D to amend the IEC 60598
family of luminaire standards.
Additionally guidances for requirements in IEC 61058-1 applicable to switches in
lampholders (see Annex B) and for special requirements in appliance standards (see
Annex C) have been included.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its
amendments will remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on
the IEC web site under http://webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the specifc
publication. At this date, the publication will be
reconfrmed,
withdrawn,
replaced by a revised edition, or
amended.
EDISON SCREW LAMPHOLDERS
1 General
1.1 Scope
This International Standard applies to lampholders with Edison thread E14, E27 and
E40, designed for connection to the supply of lamps and semi-luminaires* only.
It also applies to switched-lampholders for use in a.c. circuits only, where the working
voltage does not exceed 250 V r.m.s.
This standard also applies to lampholders with Edison thread E5 designed for
connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage
not exceeding 25 V, to be used indoors, and to lampholders with Edison thread
E10 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a
working voltage not exceeding 60 V, to be used indoors or outdoors. It also applies
to lampholders E10 for building-in, for the connection of single lamps to the supply.
These lampholders are not intended for retail sale.
As far as it reasonably applies, this standard also covers lampholders other than
lampholders with Edison thread designed for connection of series-connected lamps
to the supply.
NOTE This type of lampholder is for example used in Christmas tree lighting chains.
As far as it reasonably applies, this standard also covers adapters.
This standard also covers lampholders which are, wholly or partly, integral with a
luminaire or intended to be built into appliances. It covers the requirements for the
lampholder only. For all other requirements, such as protection against electric shock
in the area of the terminals or of the lamp cap, the requirements of the relevant
appliance standard shall be observed and tested after building into the appropriate
equipment, when that equipment is tested according to its own standard. Such
lampholders as well as lampholders provided with a snap-on outer shell, for use by
luminaire manufacturers only, are not for retail sale.
This standard applies to lampholders to be used indoors or outdoors in residential as
well as in industrial lighting installations. It also applies to candle lampholders. In locations
where special conditions prevail, as for street lighting, on board ships, in vehicles and in
hazardous locations, e.g. where explosions are liable to occur, special constructions may
be required.
NOTE 1 This standard does not apply to three-light lampholders E26d.
NOTE 2 This standard is based on the following data relative to lamps for general
lighting service:
caps E14 are used for lamps with a current not exceeding 2 A;
caps E27 are used for lamps with a current not exceeding 4 A;
caps E40 are used for lamps with a current not exceeding 16 A.
NOTE 3 If the nominal voltage of the supply does not exceed 130 V, the maximum
current for caps E40 is 32 A (see 4.5 and 5.3).
NOTE 4 Where lampholders are used in luminaires, their maximum operating
temperatures are specifed in IEC 60598.
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* Requirements for lampholders suitable for semi-luminaires are under
consideration.
1.2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest
edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE With regard to IEC 60598-1, the references cited in this document are liable
to change.
IEC 60061 (all parts), Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety
IEC 60061-1: Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety Part 1: Lamp caps
interchangeability and safety Part 2: Lampholders
interchangeability and safety Part 3: Gauges
IEC 60068-2-20:1979, Environmental testing Part 2: Tests Test T: Soldering
IEC 60068-2-32:1975, Environmental testing Part 2: Tests Test Ed: Free fall
IEC 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing Part 2: Tests Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60112:1979, Method for determining the comparative and the proof tracking indices of
solid insulating materials under moist conditions
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and
including 450/750 V
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
IEC 60335-1:2001, Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 60352-1:1997, Solderless connections Part 1: Wrapped connections General
require ments, test methods and practical guidance
IEC 60399, Barrel thread for lampholders with shade holder ring
IEC 60417-DB:2002**) Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) *)
Amendment 1 (1999)
IEC 60598 (all parts and sections), Luminaires
IEC 60598-1: Luminaires Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60664-1:1992, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests ***)
Amendment 1 (2000)
Amendment 2 (2002)
IEC 60695-2-10:2000, Fire hazard testing Part 210: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
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*) A consolidated edition 2.1 (2001) exists including edition 2.0 (1989) and its
amendment 1(1999).
**) DB refers to the IEC on-line database.
***) A consolidated edition 1.2 (2002) exists including edition 1.0 (1992) and its
amendment 1 (2000) and amendment 2 (2002).
IEC 60695-2-11:2000, Fire hazard testing Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test
methods Glow-wire fammability test method for end products
IEC 60695-11-5:2004, Fire hazard testing Part 11-5: Test fames Needle-fame test
method Apparatus, confrmatory test arrangement and guidance
IEC 61058-1:2000, Switches for appliances Part 1: General requirements
ISO 4046-4:2002, Paper, board, pulps and related terms Vocabulary Part 4: Paper and
board grades and converted products
2 Defnitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the following defnitions apply. For
clarifcation of some defnitions, see also fgure 17.
2.1 cord-grip lampholder - a lampholder incorporating a method of retaining a fexible
cord by which it may then be suspended
2.2 threaded entry lampholder - a lampholder incorporating a threaded component at
the point of entry of the supply wires permitting the lampholder to be mounted on a mating
threaded support (formerly called nipple lampholder)
2.3 backplate lampholder - a lampholder so designed as to be suitable for mounting
by means of an associated or integral back plate, directly onto a supporting surface or
appropriate box
2.4 lampholder for building - in a lampholder designed to be built into a luminaire, an
additional enclosure or the like
2.4.1 unenclosed lampholder - a lampholder for building-in so designed that it requires
additional means, for example an enclo sure, to meet the requirements of this standard
with regard to protection against electric shock
2.4.2 enclosed lampholder - a lampholder for building-in so designed that on its own
it fulfls the requirements of this standard with regard to protection against electric shock
and IP classifcation, if appropriate
2.5 independent lampholder - a lampholder so designed that it can be mounted
separately from a luminaire and at the same time providing all the necessary protection
according to its classifcation and marking
2.6 terminal/contact assembly - a part or assembly of parts which provide(s) a means
of connection between the termination of a supply conductor and the contact making
surfaces of the corresponding lamp cap
2.7 outer shell - a cylindrical component protecting the user from contact with the lamp
cap. It may or may not be provided with an external screw thread for fxing a shade ring
2.7.1 snap-on outer shell - an outer shell for screwless assembly which does not contain
the screw shell
NOTE The lampholder should not be used when the snap-on outer shell is removed.
It is therefore recommended to place an approval mark, if provided, in such a way that it
is not visible when this type of outer shell is removed.
2.8 screw shell - a cylindrical component having an internal screw thread of Edison
form for the retention of the corresponding lamp (cap)
In some constructions, the screw shell is permanently fxed to or integral with the outer shell.
2.9 insulating ring - a cylindrical intermediate piece of insulating material separating a
metal screw shell and a metal outer shell
2.10 shade ring - a cylindrical component having an internal thread or other means to
engage a corresponding support on the outer shell and intended to carry or retain a shade
2.11 dome - a part of a cord-grip lampholder or threaded entry lampholder which shields
the connecting terminals
2.12 basic insulation - an insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection
against electric shock
NOTE Basic insulation does not necessarily include insulation used exclusively for
functional purposes.
2.13 supplementary insulation - an independent insulation applied in addition to basic
insulation in order to provide protection against electric shock in the event of a failure of
basic insulation
2.14 double insulation - an insulation comprising both basic insulation and
supplementary insulation
2.15 reinforced insulation - a single insulation system applied to live parts, which
provides a degree of protection against electric shock equivalent to double insulation
under the conditions specifed
NOTE The term insulation system does not imply that the insulation must be one
homogeneous piece. It may comprise several layers which cannot be tested singly as
supplementary or basic insulation.
2.16 live part - a conductive part which may cause an electric shock
2.17 type test - a test or series of tests made on a type test sample, for the purpose of
checking compliance of the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant
standard
2.18 type test sample - a sample consisting of one or more similar specimens submitted
by the manufacturer or responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test
2.19 semi-luminaire - a unit similar to a self-ballasted lamp but designed to utilize a
replaceable light source and/or starting device
2.20 rated operating temperature - the highest temperature for which the holder is designed
2.21 rated minimum temperature - the lowest temperature for which the holder is designed
(applicable only to lampholders intended for use in refrigerators and food freezers)
2.22 angled lampholder - lampholder, the rear side of which (threaded entry and/or
dome) is at an angled position to the screw shell axis
2.23 lampholder with retention device - lampholder with a device intended to prevent
the lamp from becoming loose in the holder
NOTE Lamps may, for example, become loose due to changes in temperature or to vibrations.
2.24 impulse withstand categories - a numeral defning a transient overvoltage condition
NOTE Impulse withstand categories I, II, III and IV are used.
a) Purpose of classifcation of impulse withstand categories
Impulse withstand categories are to distinguish different degrees of availability of
equipment with regard to required expectations on continuity of service and on an
acceptable risk of failure.
By selection of impulse withstand levels of equipment insulation co-ordination can be
achieved in the whole installation, reducing the risk of failure to an acceptable level
providing a basis for overvoltage control.
A higher characteristic numeral of an impulse withstand category indicates a higher
specifc impulse withstand of the equipment and offers a wider choice of methods for
overvoltage control.
The concept of impulse withstand categories is used for equipment energized directly
from the mains.
b) Description of impulse withstand categories

Equipment of impulse withstand category I is equipment which is intended to be
connected to the fxed electrical installations of buildings. Protective means are taken
outside the equipment either in the fxed installation or between the fxed installation and
the equipment to limit transient overvoltages to the specifc level.
Equipment of impulse withstand category II is equipment to be connected to the fxed
electrical installations of buildings.
Equipment of impulse withstand category III is equipment which is part of the fxed electrical
installations and other equipment where a higher degree of availability is expected.
Equipment of impulse withstand category IV is for use at or in the proximity of the origin of
the electrical installations of buildings upstream of the main distribution board.
2.25 primary circuit - a circuit which is directly connected to the AC mains supply. It
includes, for example, the means for connection to the AC mains supply, the primary
windings of transformers, motors and other loading devices
2.26 secondary circuit - a circuit which has no direct connection to a primary circuit and
derives its power from a transformer, converter or equivalent isolation device, or from a battery
Exception: autotransformers. Although having direct connection to a primary circuit, the
tapped part of them is also deemed to be a secondary circuit in the sense of this defnition.
NOTE Mains transients in such a circuit are attenuated by the corresponding
primary windings. Also inductive ballasts reduce the mains transient voltage height.
Therefore, components located after a primary circuit or after an inductive ballast
can be suited for an impulse withstand category of one step lower, i.e. for impulse
withstand category II.
2.27 adapter - a component used for the electrical and mechanical connection of a
lamp to a lampholder
NOTE This defnition is specifc for this standard. The defnition of an adapter in principle
could vary very much depending on its use. In most cases such a component is used to
bridge differences in the screw thread diameter between the lampholder and the lamp.
3 General requirement
Lampholders shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use they function
reliably and cause no danger to persons or surroundings.
In general, compliance is checked by carrying out all the tests specifed.
In addition, the enclosure of independent lampholders shall comply with the
requirements of IEC 60598-1, including the classifcation and marking requirements
of that standard.
4 General conditions for tests
4.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests.
NOTE The requirements and tolerances permitted by this standard are related to
testing of a type test sample submitted for that purpose.
Compliance of the type test sample does not ensure compliance of the whole production
of a manufacturer with this safety standard.
In addition to type testing, conformity of production is the responsibility of the
manufacturer and may include routine tests and quality assurance.
For further information see IEC 60061-4****) (inclusion of guidance on conformity
testing during manufacture is in preparation).
****) IEC 60061-4: Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety Part 4: Guidelines and general information
4.2 Unless otherwise specified, the tests are made at an ambient temperature of
20 C 5 C and with the holder tested as delivered and installed as in normal use.
4.3 The tests and inspections are carried out on a total of
nine specimens for non-switched lampholders, or
12 specimens for switched lampholders
in the following order of clauses:
three specimens clauses 1 to 12 (except for 9.1 and 10.2) and 14 to 17;
three specimens clause 13 (switched-lampholder tests only);
three specimens subclause 9.1 and clauses 18 and 19;
two specimens clause 20 (of which one specimen for the test of 20.1 and the other
for the tests of 20.3 or 20.4);
one specimen 20.5 and clause 21.
For testing lampholders with a retention device, the retention device shall be removed.
For testing lampholders with a retention device according to 12.14, three additional
specimens are required with the retention device kept in place.
NOTE For testing of screwless terminals according to 10.2, separate specimens are
required in addition.
4.4 In case of doubt, gauges, test caps and mandrels are introduced into the specimens,
unless otherwise specifed, by applying the following torques:
0,2 Nm for lampholders E5;
0,8 Nm for lampholders E40.
4.5 For lampholders E40 with a rated current of 32 A, the tests shall be based on this
rated current.
4.6 Lampholders are deemed to comply with this standard if no specimen fails in the
complete series of tests specifed in 4.3.
If one specimen fails in one test, that test and the preceding ones which may have
infuenced the result of that test are repeated on another set of specimens to the
number required by 4.3, all of which shall then comply with the repeated tests and
with the subsequent tests. Lampholders are deemed not to comply with this standard if
there are more failures than one.
NOTE In general, it will only be necessary to repeat the relevant test unless the
specimen fails in the tests according to clauses 18 and 19, or if failure occurs with
regard to resilient side or central contact(s); in these cases, both tests are repeated
with a second set of three specimens.
The applicant may submit, together with the frst set of specimens, the additional set
which may be wanted in case of failure of one specimen. The testing station shall then,
without further request, test the additional specimens and will reject only if a further
failure occurs.
If the additional set of specimens is not submitted at the same time, a failure of one
specimen entails a rejection.
5 Standard ratings
5.1 Standard rated voltages are 250 V and 500 V.
For lampholders E14, and for switched lampholders E27, a rated voltage of 250 V only
is allowed.
For lampholders E5 and E10 intended for the connection of series-connected lamps to
the supply, the rated voltage shall not exceed 25 V for lampholders E5 and not exceed
60 V for lampholders E10.
NOTE These values refer to the voltage between parts of different polarity.
For lampholders E10 intended for the connection of single lamps to the supply, a rated
voltage of 250 V only is allowed.
NOTE These lampholders should also be used for such special cases as series-
connected lamps, whereby the low number of lamps 60 V per lampholder is exceeded.
With the exception given for lampholders E5 and E10 the rated voltage shall be not
less than 250 V. Additionally a rated voltage of 125 V is allowed for lampholders E40.
Compliance is checked by inspection of the marking.
5.2 Standard rated currents are
0,2 A for lampholders E5;
0,5 A for lampholders E10;
2 A for lampholders E14;
2 A for switched-lampholders E27;
4 A for other lampholders E27;
16 A for lampholders E40.
The rated current shall be not less than the standard value.
5.3 Lampholders E40 to be used on 125 V (see note) installations may have an
additional nominal rating of 32 A.
NOTE This nominal rating covers the voltages up to and including 130 V.
5.4 The rated operating temperature for lampholders intended for use in high
temperature conditions (T marked holders) shall be not lower than 140 C for E14
lampholders, not lower than 170 C for E27 lampholders and not lower than 230 C for
lampholders E40.
NOTE The values of the temperature marking should be increased by steps of
10 C.
NOTE The rated operating temperatures for Edison screw lampholders without T
marking are given in IEC 60598-1, table 12.1. They are
135 C for lampholders E14;
165 C for lampholders E27;
225 C for lampholders E40.
6 Classifcation
Lampholders are classifed:
6.1 According to the material of the external parts:
lampholders of insulating material;
metal lampholders.
NOTE Lampholders with external parts consisting partly of metal and lampholders
comprising external parts of insulating material with a conductive outer surface, for
example a metallized outer shell, are considered as metal lampholders (see 12.3).
This does not apply to threaded entries and external parts, as for example a metal
shade ring mounted onto the outside of a lampholder of insulating material, which
cannot become live even in the case of an insulation fault. Metal holders with insulating
coverings are considered as metal lampholders (see 9.5).
In order to check whether or not a surface is conductive, two stripe-electrodes 1,5
mm wide, 25 mm long and with a distance of 2 mm from each other are applied to
the surface (e.g. with silver conductive paint). In accordance with 14.4, the insulating
resistance is measured between the stripes. The surface is considered to be conductive
if the resistance is less than 5 M.
6.2 According to degree of protection against ingress of water:
ordinary lampholders;
drip-proof lampholders.
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6.3 According to method of fxing:
threaded entry lampholders;
cord-grip lampholders;
backplate lampholders;
other lampholders.
NOTE Examples of other lampholders are lampholders provided with a mechanical
suspension device, e.g. a hook.
6.4 According to type:
switched-lampholders, provided with an integral switch to control the supply to
the lamp;
non-switched lampholders.
6.5 According to protection against electric shock:
unenclosed lampholders;
enclosed lampholders;
independent lampholders.
6.6 According to resistance to heat:
lampholders for rated operating temperatures up to the limits given in 5.4;
lampholders for operating in high temperature conditions (T marked holders).
7 Marking
7.1 Lampholders, other than lampholders E5 and E10, shall be marked with

rated current, in amperes
rated voltage, in volts, and rated pulse voltage, in kV, if higher than:
2,5 kV for lampholders rated 250 V;
4 kV for lampholders rated 500 V.
NOTE 1 The rated pulse voltage of the lampholder (in kV) should either be marked on
the lampholder or made available in the manufacturers catalogue or the like.

NOTE 2 Some lampholders still show rated voltages higher than 500 V. This is an
earlier way of expressing the permissible pulse voltage via a rated voltage. For such
lampholders, the creepage distances and clearances can be found in IEC 60598-1.
symbol for nature of current, if required, (for switched lampholders only);
mark of origin (this may take the form of a trade mark, manufacturers identifcation
mark or the name of the responsible vendor);
type reference;
the degree of protection against ingress of water for drip-proof lampholders (see 7.2);
rated operating temperature T, indicating the highest operating temperature, if
applicable.
The marking of the rated operating temperature is not required for lampholders the
exterior of which is made wholly of ceramic material. For these lampholders, this
information, if applicable, shall either be marked on the lampholder or be made
available in the manu facturers catalogue.
For lampholders according to this standard, the distances for impulse withstand
category II are usually applicable. For holders in equipment where a higher degree of
availability is expected, distances for impulse withstand category III may be applicable.
This information has to be indicated in the manufacturers catalogue or the like.
Lampholders complying with the electrical strength test for double or reinforced
insulation and having creepage distances and clearances equivalent to double or
reinforced insulation offer an adequate level of protection for the use in luminaries
where they are accessible in normal use. Such lampholders are addressed as
lampholders for use in class II applications. This information shall be indicated in the
manufacturers catalogue or the like.
NOTE 3 Values for creepage distances and clearances as well as test voltages for the
electrical strength test for double or reinforced insulation are given in IEC 60598-1.
To achieve suffcient creepage distances and clearances to outer accessible surfaces
additional attachments could be used. In some cases, these dimensions might be
achieved only after mounting the lampholder in the luminaire. Relevant information
should be provided in the manufacturers catalogue or the like.
Lampholders E10 shall be marked with
rated voltage, in volts;
mark of origin;
type reference;
the degree of protection against ingress of water, if applicable.
Lampholders E5 shall be marked with
mark of origin;
type reference.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
NOTE The type reference for lampholders E10 and E5 may be a catalogue number.
7.2 If symbols are used for current and voltage, A shall denote amperes and V volts.
NOTE Alternatively, for volt and ampere ratings, fgures may be used alone, the fgure
for the rated current being marked before or above that for the rated voltage and
separated from the latter by an oblique stroke or line. Therefore the marking of current
and voltage may be as follows:
2
2 A 250 V or 2/250 or
_______

250
_____
250 The symbol for d.c. shall be (see IEC 60417-5031 (DB:2002-10).
The symbol for protection against ingress of water for drip-proof lampholders shall be IPX1.
NOTE Where X is used in the IP number it indicates a missing numeral in the example,
but both the appropriate numerals in accordance with IEC 60529 shall be marked.
The letter T shall be followed by the value of the rated operating temperature in
degrees Celsius.
7.3 The marking of the degree of protection against ingress of water shall be on the
outside of the holder.
7.4 An earthing terminal shall be indicated by the symbol (see IEC 60417-5019
(DB:2002-10).
This symbol shall not be placed on screws, removable washers or other easily
removable parts.
7.5 Marking shall be durable and easily legible.
Compliance is checked by inspection and, after the tests of clause 19 have been
completed, by trying to remove the marking by rubbing lightly for 15 s with a piece
of cloth soaked with water and for a further 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with
petroleum spirit.
After the tests the marking shall be still legible.
NOTE The petroleum spirit used should consist of a solvent hexane with a content of
aromatics of maximum 0,1 volume percentage, a kauri-butanol value of 29, an initial
boiling-point of approximately 65 C, a dry-point of approximately 69 C and a specifc
density of approximately 0,68 g/cm
3
.
8 Dimensions
8.1 Lampholders E10, E14, E27 and E40 shall comply with the current edition of the
standard sheets of IEC 60061 series.
Compliance shall be checked, by measuring in conformity with the current edition of
IEC 60061-2, Standard Sheet 7005-20.
The minimum dimensions of the screw thread and dimension X shall be checked by
means of gauges according to the current edition of Standard Sheets 7006-25 (E10,
E14 and E40) and 7006-25A (E27), and by means of the gauge according to the
current edition of Standard Sheet 7006-26 of IEC 60061-3.
Lampholders designed with a barrel thread for shade holder rings and shade holder
rings shall comply with IEC 60399.
Compliance is checked by means of the gauges given in IEC 60399.
8.2 Lampholders shall allow insertion of all corresponding lamps so as to make contact.
Compliance is checked by means of gauges according to the current edition of the following
standard sheets of IEC 60061-3 and according to the indications of these sheets:
lampholders E14: 7006-30 and 7006-31;
candle lampholders E14: 7006-30A and 7006-31;
lampholders E27: 7006-21 and 7006-22A;
lampholders E40: 7006-23 and 7006-24.
Pending gauges for lampholders E5 and E10, the contact-making is checked by means
of the corresponding lamps. It is presumed that the manufacturer of the lampholder
for the purpose of the test delivers the lamps for which the lampholder is intended.
The checking of contact-making is done on lampholders as delivered and after the
tests of clauses 18 and 19.2.
For lampholders for use in appliances other than luminaires only:
If fxing means of lampholders are integrated parts of the rim and the lampholder is
designed for use with a selected standardized lamp only, parts of the lampholder rim
could interfere with the relevant contact-making gauge. In this case compliance with
the requirements for maximum lamp outlines according to IEC 60630 for the lamp
indicated in the lampholder manufacturers instructions has to be checked. Following
this checking the contact-making gauge shall be applied after those parts of the
lampholder interfering with the gauge have been removed.
NOTE For testing such lampholders, two additional specimen specially prepared to
accept the relevant contact-making gauge, are required.
8.3 The following dimensions shall be not less than the values shown in table 1.
Table 1 Thickness of screw shells and contacts
Thickness of the screw shell, if any,
in mm:
E5 E10 E14 E27 E40
when the shell is unsupported
when the shell is supported by
insulating material over a total
distance of at least three-quarters of
the circumference of the shell
0,20
0,15
0,20
0,15
0,30
0,25
0,30
0,25
0,50
0,40
hickness of side or central contacts, if
resilient
0,18 0,18 0,28 0,38 0,48*
* For the use of side-contacts in lampholders E40, see 12.11.
Compliance is checked by measurement.
NOTE Thicknesses are measured by means of a micrometer with pointed noses and
ratchet screw.
For the screw shell, two sets of three measurements are made, each set carried out
on one of two different generating lines of the screw shell. The mean value of the six
measurements shall be at least equal to the specifed value.
NOTE The deletion of dimensional requirements is under consideration.
8.4 The effective length of screw engagement, if any, of outer shell and dome shall
meet one of the following requirements whereby the engagement shall always be over
one full turn.
Either the effective length shall be not less than the values shown in table 2,
Table 2 Minimum effective screw lengths
E14
mm
E27
mm
E40
mm
Metal lampholders:
for rolled thread
for cut thread
Lampholders of insulating material
5,0
5,0
5,0
7,0
5,0
7,0
10,0
7,0
10,0
or the effective length shall be at least two turns provided the test according to 15.3 is
withstood with a torque equal to 1,2 times the torque given in 15.2.
These requirements do not apply to lampholders E5 and E10.
8.5 The threaded entries of lampholders shall be provided with one of the following
screw threads:
lampholders E14: M101;
lampholders E27: M101, M131 or M161;
lampholders E40: M131, M161 (or G3/8A).
NOTE 1 The size between brackets is non-preferred; in addition, the threaded entry M10
is mainly intended for internal wiring of luminaires.
NOTE 2 In France, threaded entry lampholders with 11 mm 19 TPI and 17 mm 19 TPI
(turns per inch) screw threads are permitted for replacement.
The thread of the entry shall comply with fgures 1a or 1b.
Compliance is checked by measurement and by means of gauges according to fgures
2a or 2b.
In case of doubt, the gauge is introduced into the entry by applying a torque of 0,5 Nm.
8.6 The dimensions of threaded entries and set screws, if any, shall be not less than the
values shown in table 3.
Table 3 Dimensions of threaded entries and set screws
Nominal thread diameter M101
M131
mm
M161
G3/8A
mm
Length of the thread:
metal entry
entry of insulating material
3
5
8
10
Diameter of set-screw:
screw with head
screw without head:
in case of one screw
in case of more than one screw
2,5
3,0
3,0
3,0
4,0
3,0
A negative deviation of 0,15 mm from the nominal values for thread diameter is allowed.
NOTE If it is necessary to take the lampholder apart in order to check compliance with the
requirements under 8.3 to 8.6, such checking is done after the test of clause 17.
8.7 Lampholders shall be so designed that they do not interfere with the proper
engagement or disengagement of lamps, even if the lamp cap is slightly dented. In no
case shall the holder contacts present a cutting edge to the lamp cap.
Compliance is checked by the following test:
For lampholders E27, compliance shall be checked by means of a gauge according to the
current edition of Standard Sheet 7006-22B of IEC 60061-3.
For lampholders other than E27, compliance shall be checked by inspection.
9 Protection against electric shock
9.1 Lampholders E5, E10, E14 and E27 shall be so designed that the lamp caps are not
accessible when they become live during insertion.
NOTE 1 Details for checking compliance regarding protection against accidental contact
with live parts during insertion for lampholders E5 and E10 are under consideration. Due
to that, lampholders E10 with a rated voltage exceeding 60 V are for sale to luminaire or
other equipment manufacturers only.
For lampholders E10 with a rated voltage exceeding 60 V the protection against electric
shock may be provided by measures taken in the luminaire or equipment where the
lampholders are used.
Lampholders E40 shall be so designed that the lamp cap is not accessible when fully
inserted.
Candle lampholders are tested without decorative cover, unless this cover cannot be
removed without making the lampholders obviously useless.
Compliance is checked as follows:
for lampholders E10, by means of corresponding lamps and the standard test fnger,
shown in fgure 16. For the purpose of the test, the lampholder manufacturer shall
provide the lamps for which the lampholder is intended;
for lampholders E14, E27 and E40, by means of gauges according to the current
edition of the following standard sheets of IEC 60061-3:
7006-31 for lampholders E14;
7006-22A for lampholders E27;
7006-24 for lampholders E40.
NOTE 2 In order to ensure protection against electric shock during insertion on unused
lampholders, the tests according to 9.1 are made on new specimens.
9.2 The external parts of enclosed and independent lampholders shall be so designed
that live parts of the lampholder ready for use and with a corresponding normal lamp
inserted are not accessible.
Candle lampholders are tested without decorative cover, unless this cover cannot be
removed without making the lampholder obviously useless.
Compliance is checked by means of the standard test fnger.
For the purpose of the test:
enclosed lampholders are mounted as in normal use, for example on a threaded support,
or the like, if appropriate, and provided with the most unfavourable conductor size ftted for
which the lampholders are intended;
independent lampholders shall be mounted as in normal use on an appropriate plane
surface.
The standard test fnger shown in fgure 16 is applied in every possible position with a
force of 10 N, an electrical indicator being used to show contact with live parts.
It is recommended that a voltage of not less than 40 V be used.
NOTE Unenclosed lampholders are only tested after appropriate installation in a luminaire
or other additional enclosure.
9.3 Parts providing protection against accidental contact with the lamp cap shall be
reliably secured so that they will not become detached when a tightly ftting lamp is
removed, or when rotating the shade, if applicable.

The coupling between dome and outer shell is tightened initially with a torque equal to
two-thirds of the torque test value specifed below. The relevant parts are then subjected
to a torque during 1 min in an anticlockwise direction with the following test values:
1 Nm for lampholders E14;
2 Nm for lampholders E27.
The lampholder is mounted as in normal use and is tested frst with and then without the
appropriate test cap according to fgure 13 (test cap B) or fgure 14.
After the test, the parts providing protection against accidental contact with the lamp cap
shall not have become dismantled.
It shall not be possible to dismantle lampholders E5 and E10 without the aid of a tool.
Requirements for lampholders E40 are under consideration.
9.4 Where provision is made for attaching a shade to the lampholder, it is ftted to the
lampholder by separate means, such as a shade ring; it is not permitted to fx a shade
between parts providing protection against electric shock.
9.5 The external parts of
drip-proof lampholders;
lampholders with a rated voltage of more than 250 V;
switched-lampholders, and
lampholders E5 and E10
shall be of insulating material, with the exception of threaded entries and of those parts
which cannot become live even in the event of a fault.
Lacquer or enamel is not deemed to provide adequate protection for the purpose of this clause.
NOTE 1 Parts which are separated from live parts by double or reinforced insulation are
considered as parts which cannot become live in the event of a fault.
NOTE 2 An example of an external part which cannot become live, even in the event of a
fault, is a metal shade ring mounted on the outside of an insulated lampholder.
NOTE 3 Switched-lampholders with external metal parts are permitted under the
conditions of 12.3.
10 Terminals
10.1 Lampholders, other than those provided with connecting leads (tails), shall
be provided with terminals which allow connection of conductors having the following
nominal cross-sectional areas:
0,5 mm
2
to 0,75 mm
2
for lampholders E10;
0,5 mm
2
to 1,0 mm
2
for lampholders E14 and E27 with M101 threaded entry;
0,5 mm
2
to 2,5 mm
2
for other lampholders E27;
1,5 mm
2
to 4 mm
2
for lampholders E40 with a rated current of 16 A;
2,5 mm
2
to 6 mm
2
for lampholders E40 with a rated current of 32 A.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by ftting conductors of the smallest and
largest cross-sectional area specifed. For cord-grip lampholders, lampholders E10,
E14 and lampholders E27 with M101 threaded entry, stranded conductors are used;
in all other cases the conductors are of the solid type.
Threaded entry lampholders are tested in a screwed conduit.
NOTE Lampholders E27 with screwless terminals intended for use by luminaire or
equipment manufacturers only need not fulfl the requirements for all the appropriate
nominal cross-sectional areas.
10.2 Connections
10.2.1 Lampholders shall be provided with at least one of the following means of
connection:
screw type terminals;
screwless terminals;
tabs or pins for push-on connections;
posts for wire wrapping;
soldering lugs;
connecting leads (tails).
Terminal screws and nuts shall have a metric ISO thread or a thread comparable in
pitch and mechanical strength.
Conductors may be connected to E5, E10 and similar small lampholders by soldering,
welding, crimping or other equally effective means.
Lampholders with screwless terminals, unless intended for sale to luminaire or
equipment manufacturers, shall be provided with terminals which are equally
satisfactory with both rigid (solid or stranded) conductors and fexible cables or cords.
Compliance is checked by the tests of 10.2.2.
10.2.2 Terminals shall comply with the following requirements, with the restriction that
the requirements referring to internal wiring relate to wiring inside independent holders
and to wiring inside luminaires for holders for building-in.
All terminal tests shall be made on separate specimens which have not been subjected
to any other test:
terminals with screw clamping shall comply with the requirements specifed in 10.3
to 10.6 inclusive, and 10.8;
screwless terminals shall comply with section 15 of IEC 60598-1, provided that the
heating test is carried out at the rated operating temperature of the lampholder 5 C;
tabs or pins for push-on connections shall comply with section 15 of IEC 60598-1;
posts for wire wrapping shall comply with IEC 60352-1. Wire wrapping applies only
to single solid round wire for internal wiring;
soldering lugs shall comply with the requirements for good solderability. Suitable
requirements can be found in IEC 60068-2-20;
connecting leads (tails) shall comply with the requirements prescribed in 10.10.
10.3 Terminals shall be fxed in such a way that they will not work loose when
fastening or loosening the conductors.
For screw terminals, compliance is checked by inspection and by fastening and
loosening a conductor of the largest cross-sectional area specifed in 10.1 10 times,
the applied torque being two-thirds of the torque specifed in section 14 of IEC 60598-1.
NOTE Terminals may be prevented from working loose by fxing with one screw in
a recess without appreciable play, or by other suitable means. Covering with sealing
compound without other means of locking is not deemed to be suffcient.
10.4 Screw terminals shall be so designed that they clamp the conductor between
metal surfaces with suffcient contact pressure and without damage to the conductor.
Terminals shall be so designed that they will prevent a conductor slipping out when the
screws or nuts are tightened. They shall allow a conductor to be connected without
special preparation (e.g. soldering of the strands of the conductor, use of cable lugs,
formation of eyelets, etc.).
Compliance is checked by inspection of the conductors after ftting according to 10.1
and after the test of 19.3.
NOTE The conductors are considered to be damaged if they show deep or sharp
indentations.
10.5 Terminals of the pillar type shall have dimensions not less than those shown in
table 4.
Table 4 Minimum dimensions of pillar-type terminals
Lampholder Nominal thread
diameter
mm
Diameter of hole
for conductor
mm
Length of thread
in pillar
mm
E10
E14
E27
E40
2,5
2,5
2,5
3,5
2,5
2,5
2,5
3,5
1,8
1,8
1,8
2,5
NOTE The diameter of the hole shall be not more than 0,6 mm larger than the
diameter of the screw.
The length of the threaded part of the terminal screw shall be not less than the sum of
the diameter of the hole for the conductor and the length of thread in the pillar.
NOTE The length of the thread of the pillar is measured to the point where the thread
is broken by the pillar hole.
10.6 Screw terminals shall have dimensions not less than those shown in table 5.
Table 5 Minimum dimensions of screw-type terminals
Lampholder Nominal
thread
diameter
mm
Length
of thread
under the
head
mm
Length
of thread
in nut
mm
Nominal
difference
between
diameter
of head and
shank
of screw
mm
Height
of head
mm
E10
E14
E27
E40
2,5
3,0
3,5
4,0
4,0
5,0
5,0
6,0
1,5
1,5
1,5
2,5
2,5
3,0
3,5
4,0
1,4
1,8
2,0
2,4
If an intermediate part locked against rotation, such as a washer or a pressure plate,
is used between the head of the screw and the conductor, the difference in diameter
between head and shank of the screw may be reduced by 1 mm.
A negative deviation of 0,15 mm from then nominal values of the thread diameter and
of the difference in diameter of head and shank is allowed.
NOTE If it is necessary to take the lampholder apart in order to check compliance with
the requirements under 10.5 and 10.6, such checking is done after the test of clause 17.
10.7 Terminals shall be so located that, after correct ftting of the wires, there is no risk
of accidental contact between live parts and accessible metal parts.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test:
The insulation is removed over a length of 4 mm from the end of a fexible conductor
having the minimum nominal cross-sectional area specifed in 10.1. One wire of the
stranded conductor is left free and the remainder are fully inserted into and clamped in
the terminal of the lampholder, mounted and installed as in normal use (locking screws
tightened, etc.).
The free wire is bent without tearing the insulation back, in every possible direction, but
without making sharp bends around barriers.
The free wire of a conductor connected to a live terminal shall not touch any metal part
which is not a live part, and that of a conductor connected to the earthing terminal shall
not touch any live part.
If necessary, the test is repeated with the free wire in another position.
NOTE The prohibition against making sharp bends around barriers does not imply that
the free wire shall be kept straight during the test. Sharp bends are, moreover, made
if it is considered likely that such bends can occur during the normal assembly of the
lampholder. See also 12.3.
10.8 Pillar terminals in which the end of the conductor is not visible shall have a
length of hole beyond the terminal screw at least equal to half the value of the diameter
of the screw or 2,5 mm, whichever is the higher.
10.9 Terminals which are foating shall show no appreciable lateral play and shall not
move longitudinally more than 3 mm when a lamp is removed or inserted.
10.10 The requirements of 10.2 to 10.6 inclusive and of 10.8 do not apply to
lampholders intended to be factory-mounted in luminaires and which are provided with
connecting leads (tails).
Lampholders intended to be factory-mounted in luminaires or built into equipment may
be provided with connecting leads (tails), tab-terminals or equally effective means.
Connecting leads (tails) shall be connected to the lampholders by soldering, welding,
crimping or by any other at least equivalent method.
Leads shall consist of insulated conductors.
Insulation of the free end of the leads may be stripped.
Fixing of the leads to the lampholders shall withstand the mechanical forces that may
occur in normal use.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test, which is made after the
test of 19.2 on the same three specimens.
Each connecting lead is subjected to a pull of 20 N, the pull is applied without jerks for
1 min in the most unfavourable direction.
During the test leads shall not move from their fxing.
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After the test, the lampholders shall show no damage within the meaning of this standard.
11 Provision for earthing
11.1 Threaded entry lampholders, cord-grip lampholders and backplate lampholders,
with provisions for earthing, other than those provided with connecting leads, shall
have at least one internal earthing terminal; other lampholders without threaded entry,
for example, lampholders for building-in, may be provided with an external earthing
terminal.
NOTE Lampholders intended to be earthed but not provided with an earthing terminal
or with connecting leads are not for retail sale.
11.2 Accessible metal parts of lampholders without earthing terminal, which may
become live in the event of an insulation fault, shall allow reliable earthing.
There shall be earth continuity between a metal dome and the outer shell, if of metal,
when the shell is not separated from live parts by double or reinforced insulation.
NOTE For the purpose of this requirement, small isolated metal screws and the like for
fxing bases or covers are not deemed to be accessible parts which may become live
in the event of an insulation fault.
A rigid conductor having the smallest cross-sectional area for which the holder is
intended is ftted to the earthing terminal, if provided.
When earth continuity between the dome and the outer shell also has to be checked,
the coupling between these parts shall be tightened with the torque specifed:
Immediately after the tests of 14.3, the resistance between the means of earthing and
the dome (or the outer shell as appropriate) is measured.
For lampholders with an earthing terminal, the means of earthing is the point where the
conductor leaves the terminal and for lampholders without an earthing terminal, it is the
point where the earthing connection is intended to be made.
A current of at least 10 A, derived from a source with a no-load voltage not exceeding
12 V, shall be passed between the earthing terminal or earthing contact and each of
the accessible metal parts in turn.
The voltage drop between the means of earthing and accessible metal part shall be
measured. The resistance, calculated from the voltage drop and the current, shall not
exceed 0,1 .
11.3 Earthing terminals shall comply with the requirements of clause 10.
Their clamping means shall be adequately locked against accidental loosening, and
it shall not be possible to loosen screw terminals by hand and screwless terminals
unintentionally by hand.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests of clause 10.
NOTE In general, the designs commonly used for current-carrying terminals (complying
with the requirements of this standard) provide suffcient resilience to comply with the
latter requirement; for other designs special provisions, such as the use of an adequate
resilient part which is not likely to be removed inadvertently, may be necessary.
11.4 The metal of earthing terminals shall be such that there is no risk of corrosion
resulting from contact with the copper of the earthing conductor.
The screw or the body of the earthing terminal shall be of brass or other metal no less
resistant to corrosion, and the contact surfaces shall be bare metal.
NOTE The risk of corrosion is particularly great when copper is in contact with aluminium.
11.5 Metal parts of the cord anchorage, including clamping screws, shall be insulated
from the earthing circuit.
12 Construction
12.1 Lampholders shall be provided with a screw thread of Edison form for holding
the lamp.
For lampholders other than E5 and E10, this thread shall be either of metal and shall be
continuous over a length not less than that specifed in the current edition of standard
sheet 7005-20 of IEC 60061-2, or comply with the following requirements.
NOTE The requirement for a minimum length of screw thread for lampholders E5 and
E10 is under consideration.
Deviation from the requirements for a metal thread is allowed provided the design and
production tolerances are such that proper engagement with all gauges is ensured
throughout the life of the holder delivered. On this subject, further information will be
available in the annex: Surveillance tests, under consideration.
In addition, the terminal/contact assembly and the screw shell shall be so constructed and
located as to prevent canting or rotation which would impair the use of the lampholder.
Deviation from the requirement for a continuous thread is allowed if this is necessary to
provide a special technical advantage, such as the inclusion of a lamp retention device
in a cut-away.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by a manual test with the relevant gauges,
referred to in clause 8, applied in all positions which can be achieved with reasonable
force, and the holder shall still comply with the gauges, especially the feeler gauge of
0,08 mm 5,0 mm.
Furthermore, it shall not be possible to score the neck of the bulb of a lamp made to
normal standards during engagement and disengagement.
The male screw thread of an adapter shall be of the same size or larger than the female
screw thread shell of the adapter.
12.2 There shall be adequate space for the supply wires in the dome of the lampholder.
Parts of the lampholder with which insulated conductors may come into contact shall have
no sharp edges or a shape likely to damage the insulation.
Threaded entry lampholders shall be provided with means to prevent the conduit
entering too far into the entry, unless it is evident from the design that the conduit is
unlikely to enter too far into the entry, for example in certain candle lampholders.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by ftting fexible cables or cords of the
largest cross-sectional area according to 10.1 for lampholders E14 and lampholders
E27 with M101 threaded entries, with conductors with a nominal cross-sectional area
one size less than specifed for other lampholders E27 and lampholders E40.
For cord-grip lampholders, lampholders E14 and lampholders E27 with M101
threaded entries, an ordinary sheathed fexible cord is used; in all other cases, two or
three PVC insulated single-core cables are used.
For threaded entry lampholders, the dome of the lampholder is screwed onto a conduit
having a length of about 10 cm. The cables are then introduced into the conduit and
dome. The ends of the cables, after having been prepared in the usual manner, are
connected to the terminals of the lampholder. If possible, the connection is made with
the part carrying the terminals in a position where the shortest distance between the
plane of the upper edge of the dome and the nearest part of the terminals is 10 mm.
With the terminals held in this position, the cables are tightened and clamped at the free
end of the conduit. After this, the lampholder is assembled.
After dismantling, the cables and cords shall not be damaged.
NOTE 1 For lampholders E27 and E40, a test with conductors with maximum cross-
sectional area according to 10.1 is under consideration.
NOTE 2 The requirement concerning sharp edges is not meant for the outer end of
the threaded entry, since they are not in contact with the wires when the lampholder is
mounted on a conduit.
In case of doubt with regard to the means to prevent the conduit entering too far
into the entry of a threaded entry lampholder, the lampholder is screwed onto a
steel conduit or mandrel having squared ends (edges left sharp). The conduit or
the mandrel is provided with a full thread having the minimum dimensions shown in
fgures 1a or 1b.
During this test, the following torque is applied for 1 min:
1,0 Nm for threaded entries M101;
1,3 Nm for threaded entries M131;
1,6 Nm for threaded entries M161 and G3/8A.
After this test, the conduit or the mandrel shall not have entered into the space provided
for the supply wires in the dome of the lampholder, and the lampholder shall not show
any change impairing its further use.
12.3 Accessible parts of switched lampholders shall be of insulating material unless
the design is such that a live wire detached from its terminal cannot touch accessible
metal parts or parts of the earthing circuit and that terminal screws or screws in threaded
entries which have become loose cannot bridge accessible metal parts, including
earthing terminals, and live parts.
NOTE This requirement does not necessarily imply either complete or partial insulating
lining.
12.4 In case of lampholders with metal screw shell and metal outer shell, contact
between these parts shall be prevented by an insulating ring which shall not be
separable from the live parts or the metal outer shell by hand.
NOTE The protection by the insulating ring is considered suffcient if its length is
approximately equal to that of the screw shell.
12.5 It shall be possible to lock the threaded entry on the conduit. Locking devices
can either be part of the lampholder or be provided by the design of a luminaire.
Except for angled lampholders, it shall be possible to operate the locking device from
the inside, if provided as part of the lampholder.
NOTE If such means are provided by the design of a luminaire, their effciency cannot
be checked when testing the lampholder; such a check should be made during testing
of the luminaire. Such lampholders are not intended for retail sale.
This requirement does not apply to lampholders E5 and E10.
Compliance is checked by inspection and, for lampholders having an integral locking
device, by the test of 15.4.
12.6 Cord-grip lampholders and all lampholders designed for chain connection shall be
provided with a device allowing the lampholder to be so fxed to a fexible cord that the
conductors are relieved from strain, including twisting, where they are connected to the
terminals, and that the outer covering of the cord is gripped in the lampholder and is
protected from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention
of twisting is intended to be effected.
It shall not be possible to push the cord into the lampholder to such an extent that the
cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress.
Makeshift precautions, such as tying the cord into a knot or tying the end with string,
are not permissible.
The device shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fxed insulating lining if
otherwise an insulation fault on the cord could make accessible metal parts live.
The design shall be such that the device:
is at least one part fxed to or integral with the lampholder;
is suitable for the different types of fexible cord which may be connected to the
lampholder;
does not exert excessive pressure on the cord;
is unlikely to be damaged when it is tightened or loosened as in normal use.
The device shall be suitable for fexible cords of the following types:
60245 IEC 51;
60245 IEC 53 or the like;
60227 IEC 52.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test:
The lampholder is ftted with a fexible cord, the device for strain and twist relief being
appropriately used. The conductors are introduced into the terminals and the terminal
screws are slightly tightened, so that the conductors cannot easily change their position.
After this preparation, it shall not be possible to push the cord further into the lampholder.
The fexible cord is then subjected 100 times to a pull of the appropriate value shown in
the table below, each for a duration of 1 s. The pull shall not be applied in jerks.
Immediately afterwards, the fexible cord is subjected for a period of 1 min to a torque as
specifed in table 6.
Table 6 Pull and torque values
Total nominal cross-sectional area
of all conductors together
mm
2
Pull
N
Torque
Nm
Up to and including 1,5
Over 1,5 up to and including 3
Over 3 up to and including 5
Over 5 up to and including 8
60
60
80
120
0,15
0,25
0,35
0,35
The lampholders are tested with each of the appropriate types of cord, as specifed
before, complying with IEC 60245 or IEC 60227.
The test is frst made with conductors of the smallest cross-sectional area specifed in
10.1 as well as with conductors of either the largest cross-sectional area allowed by the
suspending device or the largest cross-sectional area specifed in 10.1, whichever is the
smaller.
For lampholders designed for chain connection, the test is carried out with the cables for
which the lampholder is designed. The cable is subjected 50 times to a pull of 30 N. The
torque test is not carried out.
During the test, no damage to the fexible cord shall be caused by the device for strain
and twist relief. At the end of the test, the cord shall not have been displaced by more
than 2 mm, and the ends of the conductors shall not have been noticeably displaced in
the terminals.
In order to enable the displacement to be measured, before starting the test a mark is
made on the cord under strain at a distance approximately 2 cm from the strain-relieving
device. At the end of the test, the displacement of this mark in relation to the strain device
is measured while the cord is still under strain.
12.7 Suspending devices of enclosed and independent lampholders shall have
no accessible metal parts which can become alive, even in the event of a fault in the
lampholder; moreover, suspending devices intended to be screwed into threaded entry
lampholders shall comply with the requirements of 12.2.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the test of 12.6.
12.8 Backplate lampholders not specifcally intended for building-in shall have a recess
for supply wires. This recess shall have the following minimum dimensions in order to
allow back entry from a conduit perpendicular to the mounting surface of the lampholder:
height 7 mm;
length equal to diameter or width of the base;
width 16 mm enlarged to a circular space 23 mm in diameter in the centre.
The dimensional requirement does not apply to lampholders E5 and E10.

12.9 The base of backplate lampholders, other than those specifcally intended for
building-in, shall be suitable for fxing by means of screws with a diameter of at least 4
mm.
Compliance is checked by means of a gauge according to fgure 3. For this test, the plug
is inserted into the hole from the back and the bush is placed on the plug from the front.
The bush shall enter the recess for the screw head.
This requirement does not apply to lampholders E5 and E10.
12.10 Where provision for cable entry/entries is made on the accessible external surface
of a backplate lampholder, they shall allow the introduction of cable covering, conduit or
trunking etc., as appropriate, so as to afford mechanical protection at least for a distance
of 1 mm measured from the accessible external surface of the backplate lampholder.
Compliance is checked by measurement and by the installation test of 10.1.
12.11 The contacts shall be designed and constructed so as to ensure during normal use
effective and reliable electrical contact.
The functioning of the contacts shall be independent of the functioning of an optional
locking device between the dome and the outer shell.
New E40 lampholder designs shall be of the contact-making shell type.
NOTE Contact-making problems with actual lamp caps have shown that the contact-
making shell type is the only practical solution in this respect.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the test of 19.2.
NOTE A single side-contact is allowed.
12.12 Lampholders shall not be ftted with a socket-outlet.
12.13 Devices for bridging the lamp flament shall not be integral with the lampholder.
Compliance is checked by inspection and, if necessary, by test.
12.14 Lampholders with a retention device shall be able to withstand a certain unscrewing
torque.
A commercially available brass lamp cap complying with the relevant standard sheets
shall be inserted into the sample lampholder with retention device, with a torque according
to the type of lampholder as specifed in table 7.
Table 7 Insertion torque
Lamp cap Torque
m
E27 1,5 0,1
E40 2,0 0,1

The lamp is then unscrewed for about 30. In this position, the removal torque is
measured.
The removal torque shall not be less than the minimum value and shall not exceed the
maximum value specifed in table 8.
Table 8 Minimum and maximum removal torques
Lamp cap Minimum torque
Nm
Maximum torque
Nm
E27 0,5 2,0
E40 1,0 4,0
NOTE When the lamp cap is damaged or is showing wear, a new cap should be used
for the tests.
13 Switched lampholders
13.1 Switches are allowed only in ordinary lampholders E14 and in ordinary lampholders
E27 for use up to and including 250 V.
13.2 Switched lampholders shall comply with the constructional requirements of 12.3
and with the additional requirements of 13.3 to 13.5, or with the relevant requirements
given in IEC 61058-1.
NOTE Guidance for the selection of the relevant requirements in IEC 61058-1 is given
in Annex B.
13.3 Switches in lampholders shall be capable of making and breaking a load comprising
a flament lamp or self-ballasted lamp for general lighting service (GLS).
Compliance is checked by the following tests:
Switches in lampholders E14 shall be tested for an operating temperature of 100 C,
and switches in lampholders E27 shall be tested for an operating temperature of 125 C.
Switches in lampholders intended for use in refrigerators or food freezers shall be tested
at the rated operating temperatures.
Switches in lampholders with temperature marking shall be tested for operating
temperatures as follows:
lampholders E14: the temperature marking of the lampholder minus 40 C;
lampholders E27: the temperature marking of the lampholder minus 50 C.
The switch is tested with a.c. (cos = 0,6 0,05) at 1,1 times rated voltage and 1,25
times rated current.
The switch shall be operated in a normal manner for 200 switch movements at a rate of
30 movements per minute at regular intervals.
The switch is then tested with a.c. (cos = 1) at rated voltage and rated current.
The switch shall be operated in a normal manner for 20 000 switch movements at a rate
of 30 movements per minute at regular intervals.
NOTE Replacement of the above test by the corresponding test of IEC 61058-1 is under
consideration.
At the conclusion of the test, the lampholder shall withstand the tests specifed in 14.4
for insulation resistance and electric strength and shall be in satisfactory working order.
13.4 Switched lampholders shall be so constructed that accidental contact between
moving parts of the switch and the supply wires is prevented.
Compliance is checked by the test of 10.1 and by a manual test.
13.5 The switch-operating member shall be effectively insulated from live parts and, if it
is broken or damaged, it shall not expose live parts.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the tests specifed in 13.3.
13.6 Switches in lampholders intended for use in refrigerators or food freezers may be
tested with a lamp according to the expected wattage rating for lamps of the appliance.
14 Moisture resistance, insulation resistance and electric strength
14.1 The enclosure of drip-proof lampholders shall provide the necessary degree of
protection against ingress of water.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
Lampholders are ftted with the cables or conduits for which they are designed.
Backplate lampholders are mounted on a vertical surface with one drain hole, if any,
open and directed downwards. Other lampholders are mounted with their lamp entry
pointing vertically downwards.
The test is made by means of equipment, the principle of which is shown in fgure 3 of
IEC 60529; the rate of discharge shall be reasonably uniform over the whole area of the
apparatus and shall produce a rainfall of between 3 mm and 5 mm of water per minute,
falling vertically from a height of 200 mm measured from the lampholder. The test duration is
10 min. The water used for the test shall be at a temperature of 15 C 10 C.
Immediately after this treatment, the lampholder shall withstand the same electric
strength test as specifed in 14.4, and inspection shall show that water has not entered
to an appreciable extent.
NOTE It is considered that water has entered to an appreciable extent if it has come
into contact with live parts. In this case, a screw shell which is only live when a lamp is
inserted is not considered as a live part.
14.2 Inlet openings of drip-proof lampholders shall allow the connection of the supply
wires in such a way that drops of water running along the wires cannot reach the inside
of the lampholder.
14.3 Lampholders shall be proof against humid conditions which may occur in normal
use.
Compliance is checked by the humidity treatment described in this subclause followed
immediately by the measurement of the insulation resistance and by the electric
strength test specifed in 14.4.
Cable entries, if any, are left open; if knock-outs are provided, one of them is opened.
The humidity treatment is carried out in a humidity cabinet containing air with a relative
humidity maintained between 91 % and 95 %. The temperature of the air, at all places
where specimens can be located, is maintained within 1 C of any convenient value t
between 20 C and 30 C.
Before being placed in the humidity cabinet, the specimens are brought to a temperature
between t and (t + 4) C.
Lampholders are kept in the cabinet:
two days (48 h) for ordinary lampholders;
seven days (168 h) for IPX1 drip-proof lampholders.
NOTE 1 In most cases, the specimens may be brought to the specifed temperature by
keeping them at this temperature for at least 4 h before the humidity treatment.
NOTE 2 Relative humidity between 91 % and 95 % can be obtained by placing in the
humidity cabinet a saturated solution of sodium sulphate (Na
2
SO
4
) or potassium nitrate
(KNO
3
) in water, having a suffciently large contact surface with the air. In order to
achieve the specifed conditions within the cabinet, it is necessary to ensure constant
circulation of the air within and, in general, to use a cabinet which is thermally insulated.
After this treatment, the lampholders shall show no damage within the meaning of this
standard.
14.4 The insulation resistance and the electric strength shall be adequate:
a) between live parts of different polarity;
b) between such live parts and external metal parts, including fxing screws of the
base or enclosure of backplate lampholders, and accessible assembling screws;
c) between the inner and outer surfaces of the lining of metal enclosures, if such
accessible lining is required in accordance with 12.3 to give protection or if the
distance between any live part and the metal of the enclosure is smaller than that
required under item 4) of 17.1.
Compliance is checked by an insulation-resistance measurement and an electric
strength test made immediately after the humidity treatment in the humidity cabinet,
or in the room in which the specimens were brought to the prescribed temperature.
The insulation resistance is measured with a d.c. voltage of approximately 500 V, the
measurement being made 1 min after application of the voltage.

The insulation resistance is measured consecutively:
a) between live parts of different polarity;
b) between such live parts connected together and the body;
c) between accessible metal parts and metal foil in contact with the inner surface of
insulating lining, if any.
The term body used in item b) includes external metal parts, fxing screws of the base
and of the enclosure, accessible assembling screws and metal foil in contact with the
surface of external insulating parts.
Measurements prescribed in items a) and b) are frst made on the lampholder in which
the test cap shown in fgure 11 is inserted and then on the empty lampholder.
The switch, if any, is placed in the on position.
If metal foil is used for the test on the empty lampholder, it shall also be in contact with
the metal screw shell if this shell has to be insulated from the contacts.
The insulation resistance shall be not less than:
2 M for the measurement according to item a);
4 M in all other cases.
Immediately after the insulation resistance test, an a.c. voltage of substantially sine-
wave form, with a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz and with an r.m.s. value of (2 U + 1 000)
V (where U is the rated voltage) is applied for 1 min between the points prescribed.
Additionally, for switched lampholders, this voltage is applied between live parts of
different polarity and other metal parts with the switch both closed and open.
The electric strength test voltage between live parts of different polarity for lampholders
E5 and E10 with a rated voltage not exceeding 60 V is reduced to 500 V.
Initially, not more than half the prescribed voltage is applied, it is then raised rapidly to
the full value.
No fashover or breakdown shall occur during the test.
The high-voltage transformer used for the test shall be so designed that, when the
output terminals are short-circuited after the output voltage has been adjusted to the
appropriate test voltage, the output current is at least 200 mA.
The overcurrent relay shall not trip when the output current is less than 100 mA.
Care is taken that the r.m.s. value of the test voltage applied is measured within 3 %.
Glow discharges without drop in voltage are neglected.
15 Mechanical strength
15.1 Lampholders shall have adequate mechanical strength and shall withstand the
strain due to the insertion of a lamp as well as that caused by the screwing of the
lampholder to a conduit.
Compliance is checked by the tests of 15.2 to 15.7.
NOTE With the exception of candle lampholders, brackets or similar devices for the
mounting or attachment of lampholders are not covered by the requirements of this
clause. The mechanical strength of such devices shall comply with the requirements of
the standard for the equipment for which the lampholder is intended.
15.2 The mechanical strength of the outer shell, the screw shell and the dome is
checked by screwing a test cap into the specimen, the following torque being applied
for 1 min:
0,5 Nm for candle lampholders E14, when the lampholder is fxed by the threaded entry;
1,2 Nm for candle lampholders E14, when the lampholder is clamped by the outer shell;
1,2 Nm for other lampholders E14;
The test cap dimensions are as specifed in table 9.
Table 9 Test cap dimensions
Lampholder Dimension S*
mm
Diameter of central contact
mm
E14
E27
E40
5,5
9,5
11,0
4,8
9,5
14,0
* For the meaning of dimension S, see fgures 13, 14 or 15.
The dimensions of the test caps for lampholders E5 and E10 are under consideration.
For the time being, the test is carried out with a cap having the same dimensions as the
cap of the lamp for which the lampholder is designed.
The test is made twice; frst with the specimen clamped at the outer shell and secondly
with the specimen fxed by the threaded entry, dome or backplate, according to type
of lampholder.
At the end of the test, the specimen shall not show any change impairing its normal use.
15.3 The dome or backplate of the specimen is fxed and a torque as indicated under
15.2 is applied to the outer shell for 1 min so as to tighten the screwed connection
between shell and dome.
This test shall cause neither loosening of the connection between shell and dome nor
any other damage.
The test does not apply to lampholders E5 and E10.
15.4 The dome of threaded entry lampholders is fxed to a brass conduit in the normal
way, the set-screws being tightened with a torque equal to the values indicated in the
table of 16.1 and the locking of the screwed entry is tested by the application for 1 min
of a torque as indicated under 15.2, but in an anti-clockwise direction.
The application of this torque shall not loosen the threaded entry from the brass conduit.
If, however, the threaded entry loosens, the set-screw is further tightened with the
smallest torque necessary to prevent the entry from loosening during this test, and this
minimum value is noted.
NOTE It is practical to increase the torque by increments of about 20 % during this test.
The minimum value of the torque applied is noted for the purpose of the test of 16.1.
NOTE For the tests under 15.2 to 15.4, the use of an apparatus according to fgure 6
is recommended.
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15.5 The strength of the connection between dome and threaded entry is checked as
indicated in fgure 12.
The specimen is fxed by the threaded entry in a horizontal position. A mandrel with
a thread having the maximum IEC dimensions acceptable for caps, and with other
dimensions according to fgure 12, is screwed into the lampholder and is loaded for 1
min with a mass, as indicated in fgure 12. The end of the mandrel shall not sag more
than 5 mm.
The specimen shall not be damaged. If a permanent deformation occurs, the specimen
is forced into the original position and the test is repeated fve times, after which the
specimen shall show no damage impairing its normal use.
This test does not apply to candle lampholders.
15.6 The mechanical strength of the outer shell of insulating material with or without a
conductive outer surface and of insulating rings between the screw shell and the exterior
of metal lampholders is checked by means of the pendulum hammer test specifed in
IEC 60068-2-75, subject to the following details (see 3.9 of IEC 60068-2-75).
a) Method of mounting:
The specimen shall be held against the plywood sheet of the mounting fxture in
such a manner that its axis is horizontal and parallel to the support and its outer
edge touches the plywood.
NOTE For lampholders different from the cylindrical shape, the condition of the axis
parallel to the plywood sheet may be obtained by adequate pine wood shimmings.
b) Height of fall:
The striking element shall fall from one of the heights given in table 10.
Table 10 Heights of fall
Material Height of fall
mm
Ceramic parts
Parts made of other material
100 1
150 1,5
Candle lampholders, if tested without decorative covers, shall, however, be tested with
a height of fall of 100 mm.
c) Number of impacts:
Four blows shall be applied to points equally divided over the circumference of the
outer edge of the shell and of the ring.
For lampholders of insulating material, the outer shell shall be hit at the outer edge.
For metal lampholders, the outer shell shall be hit at the position of the insulating
ring between the screw shell and the exterior.
For such candle lampholders as prescribed in b), one blow shall be applied in two
places at 90 on the circumference. The blows shall be applied at 5 mm from the
outer edge of the lampholder.
d) Pre-conditioning: Not applicable.
e) Initial measurements: Not applicable.
f) Attitudes and impact locations: See c) above.
g) Operating mode and functional monitoring: The sample shall not operate during impact.
h) Acceptance and rejection criteria:
After the test, the sample shall show no serious damage within the meaning of this
standard, in particular
1) live parts shall not have become accessible.
Damage to the lampholder which does not reduce creepage distances or
clearances below the values specifed in clause 17 and small chips which do
not adversely affect the protection against electric shock or ingress of water
shall be ignored;
2) cracks not visible to the naked eye and surface cracks in fbre-reinforced
mouldings and the like shall be ignored.
Cracks or holes in the outer surface of any part of the lampholder shall be ignored
if the lampholder complies with this standard even if that part is omitted.
i) Recovery:
Not applicable.
j) Final measurements:
See h) above.
The mechanical strength of lampholders E5 and E10 shall be checked by means of the
free fall test specifed in IEC 60068-2-75.
The lampholder E5 or E10 shall withstand, without damage affecting safety, 50 falls of
500 mm onto a 3 mm thick steel plate in the tumbling barrel turning at 5 rev/min (that
is 10 falls per minute).
NOTE The mechanical strength of lampholders used in luminaires or other equipment
may be checked by means of the spring hammer specifed in IEC 60068-2-75. In IEC
60598-1, the test impact energy used varies from 0,2 Nm to 0,7 Nm depending on
component material and luminaire type.
15.6.1 Additionally, for lampholders provided with a snap-on outer shell the following
tests are carried out.
A push and a pull force along the lampholder axis is applied for 1 min. to the outer shell
by means of a mass of 5 kg.
After this test the outer shell shall have remained in its intended position.
Additionally it shall not be possible to remove the outer shell by use of the standard
fnger tip, applied in all possible positions, with a force of 30 N.
15.7 For metal lampholders the mechanical strength of external metal parts (outer
shell and dome) is tested by means of an apparatus according to fgure 9.
The various parts are tested on the complete lampholder. Each part is subjected twice
for 1 min to a pressure as indicated in the table below, the pressure is applied on two
diameters at right angles to each other. The test is not made on outer shells and domes
of insulating material with a conductive outer surface.
During and after the test, the deformation of the specimen shall not exceed the values
indicated in table 11.
Table 11 Maximum deformation values
Lampholder

Pressure
N
Maximum deformation
During the test
mm
After the test
mm
E14
E27
E40
75
100
100
1
2
4
0,3
0,3
0,5
This test does not apply to lampholders E5 and E10 and similar small lampholders.
15.8 Entry spouts and glands shall withstand the mechanical stresses occurring during
normal ftting and use.
Screwed glands are ftted with a cylindrical metal rod having a diameter equal to the nearest
whole number of millimetres below the internal diameter of the packing. The glands are then
tightened by means of a suitable spanner, a force of 30 N for metal glands, or 20 N for glands
of moulded material, being applied for 1 min, at a radius of 25 cm.
At the end of the test, the glands, the spouts and the enclosures shall show no damage.
15.9 Backplate lampholders shall be designed to withstand fxing to a support without
damage.
The backplate of the lampholder is fxed by means of 4 mm screws to a rigid fat steel
sheet. This sheet has two drilled and tapped holes at a distance equal to the distance
between the axes of the fxing holes of the backplate. The screws are gradually tightened,
the maximum torque applied being 1,2 Nm.
The backplate of lampholders shall be fxed by means of screws to a rigid fat steel
sheet as follows:
3 mm screws for lampholders E10;
4 mm screws for lampholders other than E10.
The screws shall be gradually tightened, the maximum torque applied being:
0,5 Nm for 3 mm screws, and
1,2 Nm for 4 mm screws.
These requirements do not apply to lampholders E5.
For backplate lampholders specifcally intended for building-in, this test is carried out
with the means of attachment specifed by the manufacturer.
After this test, the backplate lampholder shall show no damage impairing its further use.
16 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
16.1 Screws and mechanical connections, the failure of which might cause the holder
to become unsafe, shall withstand the mechanical stresses occurring in normal use.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
NOTE Screwed connections are already partially checked by the tests of clause 15.
Screws and nuts which may be operated when connections are made to the lampholders
are tightened and loosened
fve times for screws operating in a female thread in metal;
ten times for screws operating in a female thread in insulating material
by means of a suitable test screwdriver applying a torque as indicated in the table
12 below, except for set-screws tightened with an increased torque during the test of
15.4 when the increased torque is applied. Column 1 applies to screws without heads
if the screw, when tightened, does not protrude from the hole. Column 2 applies to
other screws. Screws operating in a female thread in insulating material are each time
completely removed and reinserted.
The test shall cause no damage impairing the further use of the screwed connections.
Table 12 Torque values
Nominal diameter of screw
mm
Torque
Nm
1 2
Up to and including 2,8
Over 2,8 up to and including 3,0
0,2
0,25
0,3
0,4
0,7
0,8
0,8

0,4
0,5
0,6
0,8
1,2
1,8
2,0
2,5
8,0
17,0
29,0
48,0
114,0
NOTE Screws to be operated when connections are made to the holder include, for example,
screws for fxing covers when they have to be loosened for making connections, etc. Conduit
thread connections and screws to fasten the holders to their supports are excluded.
The shape of the blade of the test screwdriver shall suit the slot of the screw to be tested.
The screw shall not be tightened in jerks.
16.2 In the case of screws operating in a thread in insulating material, the length of the
thread shall be not less than 3 mm plus one-third of the nominal screw diameter, except
that this length need not exceed 8 mm.
Correct introduction of the screw into the thread shall be ensured.
Compliance is checked by inspection, by measurement and by a manual test.
NOTE The requirement with regard to the correct introduction is met if introduction of the
screw in a slanting manner is prevented, for example by guiding the screw by the part
to be fxed, by a recess in the female thread or by the use of a screw with the leading
thread removed.
16.3 Electrical connections shall be so designed that contact pressure is not transmitted
through insulating material other than ceramic, unless there is suffcient resiliency in the
metal parts to compensate for any possible shrinkage of the insulating material.
Screws shall not be of a metal which is soft or liable to creep, such as zinc or aluminium.
Screws transmitting contact pressure and screws with a nominal diameter of less than 3
mm which may be operated when connections are made to the lampholder, shall screw
into a metal nut or metal insert; locking screws are excepted from this requirement.
16.4 Screws and rivets, which serve as electrical as well as mechanical connections,
shall be locked against loosening.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by a manual test.
NOTE 1 Spring washers may provide satisfactory locking. For rivets, a non-circular shank
or an appropriate notch may be suffcient for locking.
NOTE 2 Sealing compound which softens on heating provides satisfactory locking only
for screw connections not subject to torsion during normal use.
16.5 Current-carrying parts shall be of copper, an alloy containing at least 50 % copper
or material having characteristics at least equivalent.
This requirement does not apply to screws which do not essentially contribute to the
current conduction such as terminal screws.
Compliance is checked by inspection and, if necessary, by chemical analysis.
The tests of clauses 18 and 21 will show whether current-carrying parts are equivalent to
copper in respect to current-carrying capacity, mechanical strength and corrosion likely
to be met in normal service.
NOTE Special care should be taken with regard to corrosion and mechanical properties.
17 Creepage distances and clearances
17.1 Creepage distances and clearances shall be not less than the values shown in the
following tables 13a and 13b, the lampholder being ftted as in normal use and a lamp
being inserted into or removed from the lampholder.
The central contact of the lamp cap shall have a diameter of
2,4 mm for lampholders E5;
16,0 mm for lampholders E40.
The movement of any foating part shall be so limited as to prevent a decrease of
creepage distances or clearances below the specifed values.
NOTE 1 The distances specifed in table 13a apply to impulse withstand category II, the
distances specifed in table 13b apply to impulse withstand category III in accordance
to IEC 60664-1 and both tables refer to pollution degree 2, where normally only non-
conductive pollution occurs but occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by
condensation must be expected. For information on distances for other impulse withstand
categories or higher pollution degrees IEC 60664-1 should be consulted.
NOTE 2 Attention is drawn to the fact that the values for creepage distance and clearance
given in this clause are the absolute minimum.
NOTE 3 The voltages shown in tables 13a and 13b are rated voltages, not ignition voltages.
Table 13a Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages Impulse
withstand category II
Distances
mm
Rated voltage
V
50 150 250 500
4)
1 Between live parts of different polarity, and
2 Between live parts and external metal
parts, if not covered with insulating
material: (this includes screws of
backplate lampholders)
- Creepage distances
insulation PTI > 600
1)

PTI < 600
1
)
- Clearances
4)

0,6
1,2
0,2
0,8
1,6
0,8
1,5
2,5
1,5
3
5
3
3 Clearances for backplate lampholders *)
- between live parts of different polarity, and
- between live parts and the boundary of
the space for the supply wires in backplate
lampholders not specifcally intended for
building in:
0,6

0,8 1,5 3
NOTE Values for creepage distances and clearances may be found for intermediate
values of rated voltages by linear interpolation between tabulated values. No values are
specifed for rated voltages below 25 V as the voltage test of 14.4 is considered suffcient.
*) These values take account of possible unevenness of the mounting surface.

Table 13b Minimum distances for a.c. (50/60 Hz) sinusoidal voltages Impulse
withstand category III
Distances
mm
Rated voltage
V
50 150 250 500
4)
1 Creepage distances and clearances
between live parts of different polarity

2 Between live parts and external
metal parts, if not covered with insulating
material: (this includes screws of backplate
lampholders)
- Creepage distances
insulation PTI > 600
1)

PTI < 600
1)

- Clearances
4)
0,6
0,6
1,2
0,2
0,8
1,5
1,6
1,5
1,5
3
3
3
3
4
5
4
3 Clearances for backplate lampholders *)
- between live parts of different polarity, and
- between live parts and the boundary of
the space for the supply wires in backplate
lampholders not specifcally intended for
building in: 0,6

1,5 3 4
NOTE Values for creepage distances and clearances may be found for intermediate
values of rated voltages by linear interpolation between tabulated values. No values are
specifed for rated voltages below 25 V as the voltage test of 14.4 is considered suffcient.
*) These values take account of possible unevenness of the mounting surface.
NOTE Information on standard ratings for specifc holder types is given in clause 5.
1) PTI (Proof Tracking Index) in accordance with IEC 60112.
2) In the case of creepage distances to parts not energized or not intended to be
earthed, where no tracking can occur, the values specifed for material with PTI >600
apply for all materials (in spite of the real PTI).
For creepage distances subjected to working voltages of less than 60 s duration, the
values specifed for materials with PTI >600 apply for all materials.
3) For creepage distances not liable to contamination by dust or moisture, the values
specifed for material with PTI >600 apply (independent of the real PTI).
4) Clearances between live parts and a non-live screw shell in an empty lampholder
(unscrewed lamp) shall not be less than 2 mm.
NOTE Metal locking devices (see 9.3) for the coupling between outer shell and dome are
considered as follows:
if the locking device forms part of the centre contact, the clearances in item 1) apply;
if the locking device forms part of the side contact(s), item 4) applies;
if the locking device is a separate part, it shall only be taken into account in so far as
it shortens any other required distance.
Table 14 Minimum distances for non-sinusoidal pulse voltages
Rated pulse voltage (peak kV) 2 2,5 3 4 5 6 8
Minimum clearance (mm) 1 1,5 2 3 4 5,5 8
For distances subjected to both sinusoidal voltages and non-sinusoidal pulse voltages, the
minimum required distance shall not be less than the highest value indicated in either table.
Creepage distances shall be not less than the required minimum clearance.
Minimum creepage distances and clearances between live parts of different polarity shall
be reduced to 1 mm for lampholders E5 and to 2 mm (for PTI <600) for lampholders E10
intended for series connected lamps (maximum rated voltage 25 V for lampholders E5
and 60 V for lampholders E10).
Compliance is checked by measuring with and without supply wires of the largest cross-
sectional area according to 10.1 connected to the terminals.
17.2 Sealing compound shall not protrude above the edge of the cavity.
18 Normal operation
Normal use shall cause no excessive wear or other harmful effect.
Insulation and protection against accidental contact shall not be seriously affected. Linings,
barriers and the like shall have adequate mechanical strength and shall be reliably fxed.
Temperature rise and vibration to be expected in normal use shall not cause loosening
of electrical connections.
The specimen shall be placed in a test apparatus as shown in fgure 4. A corresponding
test cap, according to fgure 5 shall be screwed in and out 100 times at a rate of about
15 times per minute.
The lampholder shall be fxed during half the number of operations by the threaded entry,
dome or backplate according to the type of lampholder, and during the other half clamped
at the outer shell.
The test cap is screwed in with a torque of
0,4 Nm for candle lampholders E14;
At the end of the test, the specimen shall show
no wear impairing its operation;
no damage impairing protection against electric shock;
no loosening of electrical contacts;
no loosening of the connection between shell and dome;
no loosening of the set screw locking the threaded entry.
Finally the specimen shall comply with the requirements of 8.2 and shall withstand an
electric strength test according to 14.4, the test voltage being 500 V lower in each case.
NOTE The moisture treatment of clause 14 is not repeated before this voltage test.
19 General resistance to heat
19.1 Lampholders shall be suffciently resistant to heat.
Compliance is checked by the tests of 19.2 to 19.4.
19.2
For E27 lampholders
The lampholder is frst checked by means of the gauges according to the current
edition of standard sheets 7006-22C and 7006-22D of IEC 60061-3.
After these tests, a solid steel (preferably stainless steel) test cap, complying with
fgure 14 is screwed into the lampholder, mounted according to its intended use, with
a torque of 1,5 Nm. The lampholder, with the test cap screwed in, is then placed in a
vertical holder-up position (because the weight of the test cap shall not bear on the
holder), in a heating cabinet having a temperature of approximately 85 C.
This temperature is raised to 175 C within 1 h 15 min. For lampholders which form
an integral part of the luminaire, this temperature is replaced by that one measured
according to the operating conditions given in 12.4.2 of IEC 60598-1, plus 10 K, with
a tolerance of 5 C.
After reaching and maintaining this temperature the lampholder is loaded for 48 h with
a current equal to the rated current of the lampholder.
After this period, the lampholder is removed from the heating cabinet and allowed to
cool down for 24 h without the test cap.
The tests with gauges 7006-22C and 7006-22D are then repeated.
The lampholder shall still comply with these gauges.
For E14 lampholders
A solid steel (preferably stainless steel) test cap B, complying with fgure 13 is screwed
into a candle lampholder E14, mounted according to its intended use, with a torque
of 0,4 Nm and into all other lampholders E14 with a torque of 1 Nm. The lampholder,
with test cap B screwed in, is then placed in a vertical holder up position (because
the weight of the test cap shall not bear on the holder), in a heating cabinet having a
temperature of approximately 70 C. This temperature is raised to 145 C within 1 h
15 min. For lampholders which form an integral part of the luminaire, this temperature
is replaced by that one measured according to the operating conditions given in 12.4.2
of IEC 60598-1, plus 10 K, with a tolerance of 5 C.
After reaching and maintaining this temperature the lampholder is loaded for 48 h with
a current equal to the rated current of the lampholder.
After this period, the lampholder is removed from the heating cabinet and allowed to
cool down for 24 h without the test cap.
A solid brass cap A complying with fgure 13 is then screwed into the lampholder with the
same torque and then unscrewed. This sequence of operations is performed 10 times, after
which the contact resistance between the terminals of the lampholder is measured.
This measurement is made at the rated current of the lampholder, in an a.c. circuit of
not more than 6 V; for switched lampholders the contact resistance in the switch is
neglected. The measured contact resistance shall not exceed 0,02 .
NOTE Test cap A is carefully cleaned and polished before being screwed into the
lampholder for the contact resistance measurement.
For E27 and E14 lampholders
T-marked lampholders shall be tested at the marked temperature plus 10 C.
Lampholders intended for use in refrigerators and food freezers shall be tested at the
upper value of the rated operating temperature plus 10 C.

NOTE The value of 10 C is being studied and is temporarily kept in line with the
present requirements for E27 lampholders.
These requirements do not apply to lampholders E5, E10 and E40.
19.3 Contacts and all other current-carrying parts shall be so constructed as to
prevent excessive temperature rise.
Compliance is checked by the following test which shall be made immediately after the
test of 19.2 on the lampholder in whose terminals conductors of the maximum cross-
sectional area according to 10.1 are ftted.

The terminal screws are tightened with a torque equal to two-thirds of the torque
specifed in 16.1; the lampholder is placed with the open end downwards and loaded
for 1 h with 1,25 times its rated current.
The temperature rise of terminals shall not exceed 45 K.
This temperature is determined with the aid of melting particles or by thermocouples,
not by means of thermometers.
For this test, a special test cap shown in fgure 11 is used.
After the test, it is verifed that, as required in 10.4, the conductors are not damaged.
NOTE Pellets of beeswax (diameter 3 mm, melting temperature 65 C) may be used as
melting particles provided that the ambient temperature equals 20 C.
These requirements do not apply to lampholders E5 and E10 with a rated voltage not
exceeding 60 V.
19.4 The resistance to heat is then tested in a heating cabinet at the temperature
indicated in the table 15.
Table 15 Heating cabinet temperatures
Lampholder Temperature
C
E10 general
E5 and E10 integral part of luminaire*
E14
E27
E40
75
75 or measured temperature + 15
(whichever is the highest)
170
200
260
* For E5, E10 and similar small lampholders which form an integral part with the
luminaire such as Christmas tree lighting chains, the temperature is measured in the
luminaire on the lamp cap at a distance of 2 mm from the lamp glass-to-cap junction.
T-marked lampholders are tested at the marked temperature plus 35 K.
Lampholders intended for use in refrigerators and food freezers are tested:
a) at the rated minimum temperature, and
b) at the rated operating temperature plus 35 K.

In case of a) the duration of the test shall be reduced to 16 h.
Immediately after this test, the lampholders shall once more be subjected to the test of 15.6.
A solid steel (preferably stainless steel) test cap, complying with fgure 13 (test cap
B), 14 or 15 is screwed fully home in the lampholder. The lampholder with the test cap
screwed in is then placed in a vertical holder-up position (because the weight of the
test cap shall not bear on the holder), in a heating cabinet having approximately half
the temperature specifed in the table. This temperature is raised to the required test
temperature within 1 h 15 min. Following this, the test is continued for 168 h without
interruption.
The test temperature is maintained with a tolerance of 5 K.
During the test, the lampholder shall not undergo any change impairing its further use
especially in the following respects
reduction of the protection against electric shock;
loosening of electrical contacts;
cracks, swelling or shrinking;
sealing compound fowing out.
The test cap is removed from the lampholder after cooling down to approximate room
temperature.
At the end of the test, it is checked if the Edison threads are not deformed. The test is
made by means of the Go gauges shown in the current edition of standard sheets
7006-25 or 7006-25A of IEC 60061-3, as appropriate.

In addition, the holder shall withstand the mechanical strength tests made under the
conditions specifed in 15.2 and 15.6, the torque, however, being reduced to 50 % of
the original value and the height of fall being reduced to 5 cm, respectively.
Sealing compound shall not fow to such an extent that live parts are exposed; a mere
displacement of the compound is neglected.
This test is not made on integral lampholders.
20 Resistance to heat, fre and tracking
20.1 Parts retaining the contacts and external parts of lampholders of insulating
material and of lampholders comprising external parts of insulating material with a
conductive outer surface shall be resistant to heat.
For material other than ceramic compliance is checked with the aid of the ball-pressure
test by means of the apparatus shown in fgure 10.
All the tests required by clause 20 of this standard are not performed on lampholders
which are integral with a luminaire, as similar tests are required in section 13 of IEC
60598-1. However, the operating conditions of these tests will take into account the
ones specifc to lampholders and defned in clause 20 of this standard.
For lampholders E5 and E10, only the parts retaining the contacts are subjected to the
ball-pressure test.
The surface of the part under test is placed in the horizontal position and a steel ball of 5 mm
diameter is pressed against this surface with a force of 20 N.
The test is made in a heating cabinet at a temperature shown in 19.4, except for
lampholders E5 and E10, where the temperature is 125 C.
The test load and the supporting means are placed in the heating cabinet for a suffcient
time to ensure that they have attained the stabilized testing temperature before the test
commences.
The part to be tested is placed in the heating cabinet for a period of 1 h, before the
test load is applied.
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If the surface under test bends, the part where the ball presses is supported. For this
purpose, if the test cannot be made on the complete specimen, a suitable part may
be cut from it.
The specimen shall be at least 2,5 mm thick, but if such a thickness is not available on
the specimen then two or more pieces are placed together.
After 1 h, the ball is removed from the specimen which is then immersed within 10 s in
cold water for cooling down to approximately room temperature. The diameter of the
impression caused by the ball is measured and shall not exceed 2 mm.
NOTE In the event of curved surfaces, such as lampholder shells, the shorter axis is
measured if the indent is elliptical.
In case of doubt, the depth of the impression is measured and the diameter calculated
using the formula: = p (5-p) , in which p = depth of impression.
20.2 External parts of insulating material (outer shell, screw shell, dome or backplate)
providing protection against electric shock, and parts of insulating material (terminal/
contact assembly) retaining live parts or ELV parts in position, shall be resistant to
fame and ignition.
For materials other than ceramic, compliance is checked by the test of 20.3 or 20.4.
Screw shells which are only live when a lamp is inserted into the lampholder are not
deemed to be live parts within the meaning of this requirement.
Insulating material retaining such shells in place is therefore checked by the test of 20.3.
20.3 External parts of insulating material, including those with a conductive exterior,
providing protection against electric shock, and parts of insulating material retaining
ELV parts in position, are subjected to the glow-wire test in accordance with IEC
60695-2-11, subject to the following details.
The specimen is a complete holder. It may be necessary to take away parts of
the holder to perform the test, but care should be taken to ensure that the test
conditions are not signifcantly different from those occurring in normal use.
The specimen is mounted on the carriage and pressed against the glow-wire tip
with a force of 1 N, preferably 15 mm, or more, from the upper edge, into the centre
of the surface to be tested. The penetration of the glow-wire into the specimen is
mechanically limited to 7 mm.
If it is not possible to make the test on a specimen as described above because the
specimen is too small, the above test is made on a separate specimen of the same
material, 30 mm 30 mm square and with a thickness equal to the smallest thickness
of the specimen.
The temperature of the tip of the glow-wire is 650 C.
After 30 s the specimen is withdrawn from contact with the glow-wire tip. The glow-wire
temperature and heating current are constant for 1 min prior to commencing the test.
Care should be taken to ensure that heat radiation does not infuence the specimen
during this period. The glow-wire tip temperature is measured by means of a sheathed
fne wire thermocouple constructed and calibrated as described in IEC 60695-2-11.
Any fame or glowing of the specimen shall extinguish within 30 s of withdrawing
the glow-wire and any faming drops of the material shall not ignite a piece of tissue
paper, as specifed in defnition 4.187 of ISO 4046-4, spread out horizontally 200
mm 5 mm below the specimen.
20.4 Parts of insulating material retaining live parts or ELV lamp contacts in position,
are subjected to the needle-fame test in accordance with IEC 60695-11-5, subject to
the following details.
The specimen is a complete lampholder. It may be necessary to take away parts of
the lampholder to perform the test, (for example contacts, which would otherwise
shield the area to be tested), but care should be taken to ensure that the test
conditions are not signifcantly different from those occurring in normal use.
The test fame is applied to the centre of the surface to be tested.
The duration of application is 10 s.
Any self-sustaining fame shall extinguish within 30 s of removal of the gas fame
and any faming drops of the material shall not ignite a piece of tissue paper,
spread out horizontally 200 mm 5 mm below the specimen.
NOTE For additional information see the explanatory sheet, fgure 18.
20.5 For drip-proof lampholders, insulating parts retaining live parts or ELV parts in
position shall have adequate resistance to tracking.
For materials other than ceramic, compliance shall be checked by the proof tracking
test in accordance with IEC 60112, subject to the following details.
If the specimen has no fat surface of at least 15 mm 15 mm, the test may be
carried out on a fat surface with reduced dimensions provided drops of liquid do
not fow off the specimen during the test.
No artifcial means should, however, be used to retain the liquid on the surface.
In case of doubt, the test may be made on a separate strip of the same material,
having the required dimensions and manufactured by the same process.
If the thickness of the specimen is less than 3 mm, two, or if necessary, more,
specimens should be stacked to obtain a thickness of at least 3 mm.
The test shall be made at three places of the specimen or on three specimens.
The electrodes shall be of platinum and test solution A, as described in subclause
7.3 of IEC 60112, shall be used.
For drip-proof lampholders the specimen shall withstand 50 drops without failure
at a test voltage of PTI 175.
A failure has occurred if a current of 0,5 A or more fows for at least 2 s in a
conducting path between the electrodes on the surface of the specimen, thus
operating the overcurrent relay, or if the specimen burns without releasing the
overcurrent relay.
Clause 9 of IEC 60112 regarding determination of erosion, does not apply.
21 Resistance to excessive residual stresses (season cracking) and to rusting
21.1 Contacts and other parts of rolled sheets of copper or copper alloy whose failure
might cause the lampholder to become unsafe shall not be damaged due to excessive
residual stresses.
The surface of the specimens is carefully cleaned, varnish being removed by acetone,
and grease and fnger prints by petroleum spirit or the like.
The specimens are placed for 24 h in a test cabinet, the bottom of which is covered by
an ammonium chloride solution having a pH value of 10 (for details of the test cabinet,
the test solution and the test procedure, see annex A).
After this treatment, the specimens are washed in running water; 24 h later they shall
show no cracks when inspected at an optical magnifcation of 8 .
Cracks which may occur in very restricted areas of the outer shell of metal lampholders
near the fxing areas of the insulating ring shall not be considered.
NOTE In order not to infuence the results of the test, the specimens should be
handled with care.
21.2 Ferrous parts, the rusting of which may endanger the safety of the lampholder,
shall be adequately rust protected.
All grease is removed from parts to be tested by immersion in a suitable degreasing
agent for 10 min. The parts are then immersed for 10 min in a water solution of 10 %
ammonium chloride at a temperature of 20 C 5 C.
Without drying, but after shaking off drops of water, the parts are placed for 10 min in a
box containing air saturated with moisture at a temperature of 20 C 5 C.
After the parts have been dried for 10 min in a heating cabinet at a temperature of 100
C 5 C, any traces of rust on sharp edges and any yellowish flm may be removed
by rubbing, after which their surface shall show no signs of rust.
For small helical springs and the like, and for ferrous parts exposed to abrasion, a layer
of grease is deemed to provide suffcient rust protection.
Such parts are not subjected to the test.
Annex A
(normative)
Season cracking/corrosion test
NOTE In the interest of environmental protection, the following requirements relating
to test solution, volume and volume of vessel may be modifed at the discretion of the
test laboratory.
In this event, the test vessel should retain a volume in the range 500 to 1 000 times
larger than the volume of the sample and the volume of test solution should be such
that the ratio of vessel volume to solution volume is in the range of 20:1 to 10:1. In case
of doubt, however, the conditions of clause A.1 apply.
A.1 Test cabinet
Closeable glass vessels shall be used for the test. These may, for example, be
desiccator vessels or simple glass troughs with ground rim and lid. The vessels
volume shall be at least 10 l.
A certain ratio of test space to volume of test solution shall be maintained (20:1 to 10:1).
A.2 Test solution
Preparation of 1 l of solution:
Dissolve 107 g ammonium chloride (reagent grade NH
4
Cl) in about 0,75 l of distilled
or fully demineralized water and add as much of 30 % sodium hydroxide solution
(prepared from reagent grade NaOH and distilled or fully demineralized water) as is
necessary to reach a pH value of 10 at 22 C. For other temperatures, adjust this
solution to the corresponding pH values specifed in table A.1.
Table A.1 pH adjustment
Temperature
C
Test solution
pH
22 1
25 1
27 1
30 1
10,0 0,1

9,9 0,1
9,8 0,1
9,7 0,1

After the pH adjustment, make up to 1 litre with distilled or fully demineralized water.
This does not change the pH value any further.
Keep the temperature constant in any event to within 1 C during the pH adjustment,
and carry out the pH measurement using an instrument which permits an adjustment
of the pH value to within 0,02.
The test solutions may be used over a prolonged period, but the pH value, which
represents a measure of the ammonia concentration in the vapour atmosphere, shall
be checked at least every three weeks and adjusted if necessary.
A.3 Test procedure
Introduce, preferably suspended, the specimens in the test cabinet in such a way
that the ammonia vapour can take effect unhindered. The specimens shall not dip
into the test solution nor touch each other. Supports or suspension devices shall be
made of materials which are not susceptible to attack by ammonia vapour, e.g. glass
or porcelain.
Testing shall be carried out at a constant temperature of (30 1) C to exclude visible
condensed water formation caused by temperature fuctuations, which could severely
falsify the test result.
Prior to testing, the test cabinet containing the test solution shall be brought to a
temperature of (30 1) C. The test cabinet shall subsequently be flled as quickly as
possible with the specimens pre-heated to 30 C and closed.
This moment is to be considered the beginning of the test.
Annex B
(informative)
Guidancefor requirements in IEC61058-1applicableto switches in lampholders (see13.2)
The clauses and subclauses refer to IEC 61058-1
6 Rating
Subclauses 6.1 and 6.3 are applicable with the following limitations:
6.1 The maximum rated voltage is 250V.
6.3 The maximum rated current is 2A.
7.1 Classifcation of switches
7.1.1 According to nature of supply
Only 7.1.1.1 is applicable.
7.1.2 According to type of load to be controlled by each circuit of the switch
Only 7.1.2.4, 7.1.2.7 and 7.1.2.8 are applicable.
7.1.3 According to ambient temperature
7.1.4 According to number of operating cycles
For switched lampholders intended to be used in refrigerators or food freezers, 7.1.4.2
applies if the switch is actuated by the door of the refrigerator or food freezer.
7.1.9 According to application level for resistance to heat and fre
8 Marking and documentation
Not applicable; 13.3 of IEC 60238 applies.
16 Heating
16.1 General requirements
Switches in lampholders intended to be used in refrigerators or food freezers are tested
at the rated operating temperatures.
20.2 Creepage distances
Material group IIIb is not useable.
For switched lampholders intended to be used in refrigerators or food freezers, Note 5
is applicable.
Annex C
(informative)
Guidance for special requirements in appliance standards
Household and similar electrical appliances
NOTE This standard is based on the requirements of the IEC 60598 series for luminaires.
For application in other appliances (e.g. household appliances) the requirements of the
relevant appliance standard should be observed.
C.1 List of relevant standards
The following list contains references to appliance standards in which experience has
shown that lampholders covered by this standard may be built-in. This list shows a
selection of the existing standards and does not lay claim to be exhaustive.
Publication Title
IEC 60335-1 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 60335-2-6 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-6: Particular
requirements for stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar
appliances
IEC 60335-2-9 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-9: Particular
requirements for grills, toasters and similar portable cooking appliances
IEC 60335-2-11 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-11:
Particular requirements for tumble dryers
Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances
and ice-makers
Particular requirements for microwave ovens, including combination
microwave ovens
Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to ultraviolet and
infrared radiation
Particular requirements for range hoods
Particular requirements for commercial electric cooking ranges, ovens,
hobs and hob elements
Particular requirements for commercial electric forced convection ovens,
steam cookers and steam-convection ovens
Particular requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails
Particular requirements for commercial electric hot cupboards
Particular requirements for insect killers
Particular requirements for commercial electric hoods
C.2 Reference to special requirements
IEC 60335-1:
Clause 8 Protection against access to live parts
Clause 11 Heating
Table 3 Maximum normal temperature rises
Clause 24 Components
Subclauses 24.1, 24.1.3 and 24.1.6 apply
Clause 29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
Requirements regarding resistance to tracking are given in 29.2.
Requirements regarding thickness of solid insulation are given in 29.3.
Clause 30 Resistance to heat and fre
Annex E (normative) Needle fame test
Annex H (normative) Switches
Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test
Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of clause 30
IEC 60335-2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream
appliances and ice-makers:
Clause 7 Marking and instructions
There is no special marking requirement for lampholders within clause 7 of IEC
60335-2 -24. Nevertheless the following requirement is considered to be essential:
In case of lampholders intended for use in a refrigerated compartment of refrigerators
and food freezers, the rated minimum temperature to which the lampholder can be
subjected shall be marked on the lampholder. (e.g. 30 C)
Clause 8 Protection against access to live parts
Clause 24 Components
Particular requirements for switches in doors are given in 24.1.3
Clause 29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
Requirements regarding resistance to tracking are given in 29.2:
For lampholders intended for use in a refrigerated compartment of refrigerators and
food freezers, the specimen shall withstand 50 drops without failure at a test voltage
of PTI 250.
Metric ISO thread
h = 0,866 03 s
h/4 = 0,216 51 s
h/8 = 0,108 25 s
t0 = 5/8h = 0,541 27 s

IEC1230/04
Basic profle*
* The basic profle is the profle to which the deviations defning the limits of the external
and the internal threads are applied.
Design profle for the nut

Design profle for the screw
IEC 1231/04
Dimensions in millimetres
Description
s
Screw Nut
d d2 d1 D D2 D1
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
M8X1
M10X1
M13X1
M16X1
1
1
1
1
8,000
10,000
13,000
16,000
7,800
9,800
12,800
15,800
7,350
9,350
12,350
15,350
7,238
9,238
12,190
15,190
7,917
8,917
11,917
14,917
8,000
10,000
13,000
16,000
7,462
9,462
12,510
15,510
7,350
9,350
12,350
15,350
7,117
9,117
12,117
15,117
6,917
8,917
11,917
14,917
Figure 1a Nipple thread for lampholders.
Basic profle and design profle for the nut and for the screw
ISO standard pipe thread
h = 0,960 491 s
h/4 = 0,160 082 s
t0 = 2/3h = 0,640 327 s
r = 0,137 329 s

IEC 1232/04
Basic profle*
* The basic profle is the profle to which the deviations defning the limits of the external
and the internal threads are applied.
Design profle for the nut
Design profle for the screw IEC 1233/04
Description
n*
Screw Nut
d d2 d1 D D2 D1
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
G3/8A 19 16,662 16,412 15,806 15,681 14,950 16,662 15,931 15,806 15,395 14,50
Figure 1b Nipple thread for lampholders.
Basic profle and design profle for the nut and for the screw
Gauges for the screw

Basic Profle (see fgure 1a)
"Go" gauge
"Not Go" gauge

IEC 1234/04
Designation s
d d2 d1 Wear
Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance
M10X1
M13 X 1
M16X1
1
1
1
9,800
12,800
15,800
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
9,35
0
12,3
50
15,3
50
0,012
0,020
0,012
0,020
0,012
0,020
8,91
7
11,9
17
14,9
17
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
0,012
0,012
0,012
Gauges for the nut

Basic Profle (see fgure 1a)
"Go" gauge
"Not Go" gauge
IEC 1235/04
Designation s
D D2 D1
Wear
M10X1
M13 X 1
M16X1
1
1
1
10,000
13,000
16,000
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
9,35
0
12,3
50
15,3
50
0,012
0,020
0,012
0,020
0,012
0,020
9,11
7
12,1
17
15,1
17
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
+0,004
-0,004
0,012
0,012
0,012
Gauges for the screw

Basic Profle (see fgure 1b)
"Go" gauge
"Not Go" gauge

IEC 1236/04
Designation n*
d d2 d1
Wear
G3/8A 19 16,412 +0
0,008
15,806 +0
0,020
14,950 +0,004
0,018
* Number of threads per inch

Gauges for the nut

D D2 D1

Basic Profle (see fgure 1b)
"Go" gauge
"Not Go" gauge

IEC 1237/04
Designation n*
D D2 D1
Wear
G3/8A 19 16,662 +0,018
0,005
15,806 +0,005
0,028
15,395 +0,008
0
0,005
* Number of threads per inch
Figure 2b Gauges for ISO standard pipe thread for nipples

IEC 1238/04
Reference Dimension
Tolerance
Manufacture Wear
a 4,1 +0,03
0,0
+0,0
0,03
b 8,2 +0,03
0,0
+0,0
0,03
c 18 +0,1
0,1

Figure 3 Gauge for holes for backplate lampholder screws

IEC 1239/04
Figure 4 Normal operation test apparatus
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IEC 1240/04
Material: Hardened steel
NOTE The dimensions of the thread on the test cap shall be between the maximum
and minimum values specifed for E14, E27 and E40 caps in standard sheets 7004-23,
7004-21 and 7004-24 of IEC 60061-1 respectively.
Lampholder C E G H H1 S T a
E14
E27
E40

0,5
12
23
17
32
50
4,8
9,5
14
17
4
7,7
17
23
35
45

45
45
45

45
45
Tolerance +0,1
0,1
+0,5
0,5
+0,1
0,1
+0,1
0
+0,1
0
+0,1
0,1
+30'
30'
+1
1
Figure 5 Test caps for the test of clause 18
Test cap
IEC 1241/04
Figure 6 Torque apparatus
The body of the tumbling barrel shall be made of steel sheet of 1,5 mm thickness.
The compartments where the sample rests between individual falls, shall be backed by
a rubber part made of chip-resistant rubber with a hardness of 80 IRHD and the sliding
surfaces of these parts shall be made of laminated plastic sheet, such as Formica.
The tumbling barrel shall be provided with an aperture with lid made of transparent
acrylic.
The shaft of the tumbling barrel shall not protrude into the barrel itself.
Figure 7 Tumbling barrel
NOTE For information, this drawing
has been retained in this standard,
although there is a basic standard.

In case of doubt regarding the
drawing, refer to IEC 60068-2-75.
IEC 1243/04
Figure 8 Impact-test apparatus

IEC 1244/04
NOTE For information this drawing has been retained in this standard, although there
is a basic standard. In case of doubt regarding the drawing, refer to IEC 60068-2-75.

IEC 1245/04
Figure 9 Pressure apparatus
IEC 1246/04
Figure 10 Ball-pressure test apparatus
IEC 1247/04
* The insulating material shall be such that it is dimensionally stable, easy to shape and
having a PTI of 600; e.g. PTFE is a suitable material.
** Refers to the metal part only; not applicable to test cap E10.
The dimensions of the thread on the test cap shall be between the maximum and
minimum values specifed for E10, E14, E27 and E40 caps in standard sheets 7004-22,
7004-23, 7004-21 and 7004-24 of IEC 60061-1 respectively.
The inner diameter of the brass cap shall be 2 mm less than the dimension d1 indicated
on the relevant standard sheet. The cross-sectional area of the conductors shall be 0,75,
1,5, 1,5 and 4,0 mm
2
for E10, E14, E27 and E40 respectively. The conductors shall be
rigid (solid or stranded).
*** For the E14 test cap a 45chamfer is required on the cylindrical portion of the gauge.
NOTE Values for E5 lampholders are under consideration.
Lampholder d h B C1 C2 H S E T
min
K
min
A
max
E10
E14
E27
E40
18
38
38
55
60
80
80
100
6
9,5
13,5
25
0,5
0,5
0,5
1
2,5
3,8
4,2
8
4
6,2
11,5
18
4,5
8,5
10(1)
12
23
34(1)
9,5
16
21,5
34
19
27,2
28,3
47,8
13
17,1
26,1
39
(1) In case of lampholders E40, dimensions S and E are only needed for the design of
the gauges.
Figure 11 Test cap for the tests of 14.4 and 19.3
IEC 1248/04
Lampholder a b G
kg
E14
E27
E40
19
25
37
100
100
140
1
2
3
Figure 12 Bending apparatus
IEC 1249/04
The dimensions of the thread on test cap A shall be between the maximum and minimum
values specifed in standard sheet 7004-23 of IEC 60061-1.
The dimensions of the thread on test cap B shall be the minimum values, with a tolerance
of 0,05 mm, specifed in standard sheet 7004-23 of IEC 60061-1.
Figure 13 Test cap A and test cap B for lampholders E14
Reference Dimensions Tolerances
Test cap
A
Test cap
B
Test cap
A
Test cap
B
C1 0,5 1,0 +0,0
0,1
+0,0
0,1
C2 2,5 3,0 +0,0
0,1
+0,0
0,1
D 3,5 +0,1
0,0
S 4,5 4,0 +0,06

0,0
+0,0
0,06
H1 4,8 4,8 +0,04
0,04
+0,04
0,04
H2 6 6 +0,04
0,04
+0,04
0,04
B 10 10 +0,04
0,0
+0,06
0,0
E 12 12
45 +10
10

Figure 13 Test cap A and test cap B for lampholders E14 (continued)
Reference Dimension Tolerance
C1 1,2 +0,0
-0,04
C2 4,2 +0,0
-0,06
D1 5,45 +0,1
-0,0
D2 7,2 +0,1
-0,0
S 7,7 +0,0
-0,04
H1 9,5 +0,04
-0,04
H2 12,5 +0,04
-0,04
B1 18,5 +0,06
-0,0
B2 20 +0,06
-0,0
B3 22 +0,06
-0,0
E 23

* The dimensions of the thread on
the test cap shall be the minimum
values, with a tolerance of 0,05 mm,
specifed in standard sheet 7004-21
of IEC 60061-1
IEC 1250/04
Figure 14 Test cap for lampholders E27
Reference Dimension Tolerance
C1 1,5 +0,0
-0,1
C2 7 +0,0
-0,1
S 9 +0,0
-0,06
H1 14 +0,04
-0,04
H2 19 +0,04
-0,04
B 30 +0,06
-0,0
E* 34
45
O
+10'
-10'

* The dimensions of the thread on
the test cap shall be the minimum
values, with a tolerance of 0,05 mm,
specifed in standard sheet 7004-24 of
IEC 60061-1.
IEC 1251/04
Figure 15 Test cap for lampholders E40
IEC 1252/04
Material: metal, except where otherwise specifed.
Linear dimensions in millimetres
Tolerances on dimensions without specifc tolerance:
on angles: 0/10
on linear dimensions:
up to 25 mm: 0/0,05 mm
over 25 mm: 0,2 mm
Both joints shall permit movement in the same plane and the same direction through an
angle of 90with a 0to +10tolerance.
Figure 16 Standard test fnger (according to IEC 60529)
The drawings are intended only to show typical parts of a lampholder and should
not limit the design.

IEC 1253/04
NOTE In this example, parts 2, 3 and 4 are permanently connected together. In other
constructions parts 1 and 3 may form one assembly.
1 Terminal/contact assembly
2 Outer shell
3 Screw shell
4 Insulating ring
5 Shade ring
6 Dome
7 Threaded entry
Figure 17 Clarifcation of some defnitions

IEC 1254/04
For E14 and E27 lampholders a slot having a width of 5 mm is made to allow entry of
the needle and for ventilation.
For E40 lampholders no slot is required.
IEC 1255/04
The left hand drawing shows how to perform the needle-fame test for testing the side-
contact area (not applicable to lampholders E40).
The right-hand drawing shows how to perform the needle-fame test for testing the
centre-contact area.
The minimum length of the needle is 35 mm.
Figure 18 Preparation of specimens for the needle-fame test of 20.4
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Initial Quality Study (IQS) with
73 problems per 100 vehicles
(PP100).
Lexus has ranked highest in
the IQS study in 14 of the last 23
years, beginning with the brands
rst model year in 1990.
Lexus also captured three
segment awards in this years
study, more than any other pre-
mium brand. These awards in-
clude:
The ES 350 for Entry Pre-
mium car
The RX for Midsize Premi-
um Crossover SUV; and
The LS for Large Premium
Car
The ES 350 ranks highest in its
segment for a second consecutive
year while the LS earned the distinc-
tion of highest-performing model in
its segment with just 50 problems
per 100.
This is the fth year in a row that
the LS had placed rst in its seg-
ment and the 12th time in 15 years
that the LS has been at the top of its
segment.
The 2012 U.S. Initial Qual-
ity Study is based on responses
from more than 74,000 pur-
chasers and lessees of new
2012 model-year cars, trucks
and multi-activity vehicles sur-
veyed after 90 days of owner-
ship. The study is based on a
228-question battery designed
to provide manufacturers with
information to facilitate iden-
tication of problems and
drive product improvement.
The study was elded between
February and May 2012.
Lexus tops
J.D. Power study
Civic duty
Text and photos by Riva M. Galveztan
IT WAS a taste of the good life for the
forty-three motoring journalists and
selected Hyundai club members who
trooped to the Hyundai North EDSA
Dealership to participate in Hyundais
three-day Live Brilliant EON Test
Drive. Though the end goal was to get
to Baguio City in one piece, the high-
light of this event was to test the fuel
efciency of the EON, sporting a 0.8
Epsilon MPI engine with the power of
56ps/5500rpm. The participants had to
drive the EON through 246.4km, from
the Hyundai North EDSA dealership to
Isdaan Restaurant in Gerona, Tarlac to
Caltex in Rosario, La Union via NLEX-
SCTEX-McArthur Highway.
Sporty Rio
Amazingly, the cool breeze of
the aircon stuck it out even go-
ing up the zigzags of Kennon
Road. Even if it rained earlier
that day, the steady EONs re-
markable suspension made it
through the steep roads going
up Baguio.
After driving for six hours,
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.
(HARI) made sure everyone
had enough time to recharge,
relax, and enjoy our time in The
Manor at Camp John Hay. The
HARI team cooked up fun and
adventure activities such as the
Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest
in which the participants were
grouped into four. Each group
had to take photos of their in-
terpretation of living brilliantly
with the EON while analyzing
the clues given to access some of
Baguios famous tourist spots as
the background. With the jam-
packed and fun-lled schedule,
there was never a dull moment
during the three-day event.
Rain or shine, slippery or dry,
steep or at, rough or smooth,
the EON proved that it can with-
stand and conquer all these con-
ditions as experienced by all of
the participants who drove from
Manila to Baguio, and back.
Knowing that the EON can
achieve a record 29.361 km/l in
terms of fuel efciency, coupled
with ample cabin space and
modern interiors, not to mention
an affordable sub-500k price tag,
this stylish 5-door subcompact
hatchback is the practical choice
for an everyday car.
'EONward' to Baguio
Hyundai
(With this item, we begin a
series of stories about car en-
thusiasts and people involved
in the mobility business.)
HERES a story of a botched
deal involving two certied
car acionados whose taste for
exotic cars is legendary. We
gathered bits of information
from our resident mechanic,
Ma. Dulas, who moonlights as
chronicler of the afuent and
the lthy rich.
One of the protagonists in
this story is a political lobbyist-
tax expert whom we shall call
Mr. Ala Eh. The other per-
sonage is Mr. Hermes, a scion
of a realty family whose pref-
erence for young male models
is probably one of societys
best-kept secrets .
Both men are avid golfers.
One ne morning during a
round of golf somewhere down
south, Mr. Hermes and Mr. Ala
Eh met at the golf course car
park and an offer was made.
Mr. Ala Eh, being a certied
car buff who owns a dozen of
exotic cars, readily grabbed the
offer, perhaps salivating over
the prospects of owning a gor-
geous Ferrari. Let me buy
that car, said Mr. Ala Eh.
In response, Mr. Hermes
remarked: Its yours for P20
million. Right at that very
moment, the deal was con-
cluded.
A few days after the happy
episode at the car park, Mr.
Ala Eh sent the P20 million
payment for the Ferrari to
Mr. Hermess ofce in Maka-
ti, which also doubles as a
slaughterhouse for young
male models. But heres the
hitch. Without Mr. Hermes
warning Mr. Ala Eh, it turned
out that one of the banks took
hold of the car documents and
placed it under its custody.
In a t of rage, a rueful Mr.
Ala Eh reportedly threw a bot-
tle of Dom Perignon at his mini
bar in his mansion somewhere
down South when he got wind
of Mr. Hermes sleek move. As
of this writing, Mr. Ala Eh was
reported to have summoned
his legal team for the necessary
actions he would take against
Mr. Hermes.
As for Mr. Hermes, he
must be laughing his way to
the bank, being richer by 20-
million peso. But that is, if the
lenders and the taxman werent
quick enough to garnish and
take possession of his bank-
rupt company and his eet of
sports car.
Horsing around
Text and photos by Dino
Ray V. Directo III
slick&saucy
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Motoring
Ramon L. Tomeldan, Editor mst.daydesk@gmail.com
JULY 6, 2012 FRIDAY
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Hyundai's small wonder at
the Presidential Mansion
Team "For the Win" gets friendly with the locals
Sportiness compromised for luxury
CLOSE to a hundred vehicles
got free car check-ups and di-
agnostic services in the Bosch
Automotive Festival recently
at the South Parking of Mall of
Asia.
When we talk about Bo-
sch Automotive Aftermarket,
we are no longer just refer-
ring to a car parts business,
but rather, a system com-
posed of parts, diagnostics
and services. Right now, we
can say that there is no ve-
hicle make or model that has
no Bosch parts or system
inside. Weve been keeping
vehicles moving since the
1920s, said Michael Ten-
Bosch kicks
off auto fest
gonciang Jr., Marketing Manager for
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Phil-
ippines.
The event kicked off with a motor-
cade led by BMW Car Club of the Phil-
ippines and Bosch Automotive Service
Vehicles. Bosch Car Care service sta-
tions were opened to the public; skilled
technicians checked and diagnosed ve-
hicles for free.
Watch for the next ones in the North
and South regions of the Philippines,
said Sangjo Park, the Bosch Automotive
Aftermarket Division Country Sales Di-
rector.
with
Free check-up and diagnostic service
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Dinna Chan Vasquez, Assistant Editor
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RES|TOE|RUN OPENS
IN PALAWAN
Located in Robinsons Palawan,
tourists and locals alike can turn
to the newly opened Res|Toe|Run
boutique for quick, easy access to
all the latest footwear trends and
styles of famous global brands.
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A WHOLE
ECHOSYSTEM
Three women had a three-
cornered vision to nurture
the self, the community
and the environment
through their innovative
enterprise.
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Knorr products are present
in many kitchens Ive
visited since I was a kid.
There are many moms who
rely on Knorr to make their
dishes more palatable.
IF YOU live in Fairview or Novaliches, it is probably easier
to get a new passport in San Fernando, Pampanga than in
the Department of Foreign Affairs main ofce in Roxas
Boulevard. Thats because with the fully operational NLEX,
Robinsons Starmills Pampanga is a mere 30 minutes away
from Balintawak and Mindanao Ave. in Quezon City.
OUTLET SHOPPING, PASSPORT RENEWAL
AND PAMPANGA DELICACIES AT
Robinsons Starmills
By Dinna Chan Vasquez
Cranberry Walnut Rolls
By chef Angela Ventura, demonstrated during the
Terraillon Kitchen Scales Event
INGREDIENTS:
238 grams Bread our
102 grams Rye our
5 grams Instant yeast
170 grams Water
32 grams Eggs
5 grams Salt
15 grams Powdered milk
32 grams Butter
50 grams Dried cranberries,
soaked in warm water
40 grams Walnuts
40 grams Pumpernickel
as needed Sugar glaze
PROCEDURE:
Drain the cranberries. Squeeze out excess water and
set aside. In a bowl, combine eggs, water, powdered
milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well until combined.
Combine bread our, rye our, and yeast in another
mixing bowl.
Make a well in the our mixture and pour in the wet
recipe les
Cranberry Walnut Rolls
ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Add in butter and knead until dough is fully developed.
Add the cranberries, walnuts, and pumpernickel.
Knead in until evenly distributed in the dough.
Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover
with plastic.
Ferment the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until
double in size.
Turn dough onto a work surface and shape into a log.
Scale at 30 grams per piece and round each piece into
a smooth ball.
Place the balls on a lightly greased tray and let the rolls
rise for 45 minutes.
Apply egg wash and bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes or
until golden brown.
Transfer to a cooling rack and pour sugar glaze over
top of each roll.
Sugar Glaze
INGREDIENTS:
160 grams powdered sugar
30 grams milk
5 grams corn syrup
PROCEDURE:
Sift powdered sugar.
Pour in milk and corn syrup. Mix using a whisk.
Cover until ready to use.
Why would you go to
Pampanga to get a new passport or
renew your old one?
Under an agreement with
Robinsons Land Corp., the
Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA) recently opened its
Consular Ofce at the second
oor of Robinsons Starmills,
which is part of Robinsons Malls
Lingkod Pinoy Center, a one-stop
facility where Filipinos can avail
of various government services
such as NBI clearance, SSS, and
Pag-Ibig. The Consular ofce
will serve passport applicants
not only from Pampanga but
also from other neighboring
provinces such as Tarlac, Bataan,
Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan
and even Metro Manila.
The Consular Ofces
services include new passport
applications and passport
renewals, as well as assistance
to Filipinos in foreign
countries and their families.
Authentication of public and
personal documents such as
birth, marriage and death
certicates, school diploma and
other school records, contracts
as well as other services that
are needed by Filipinos abroad
can also be done there. The
consular ofce is open during
mall hours so applicants dont
need to be absent from work
and can have their passports
processed and released even
after regular ofce hours.
Having the Consular Ofce
in a mall also offers the ultimate
convenience for the public.
Theres no more need to line up
under the heat of the sun as the
mall has central air-conditioning
and you line up while seated!
The Consular Ofce is also an
art gallery with art works by artists
from Region 3 hanging from
the walls. The DFA conference
room is a showcase of sorts
for Pampangas artisans as the
furniture were made from Betis
famous craftsmen.
Rent-free
The DFA occupies the
space rent-free although they
pay the utilities.
This is part of Robinsons
Lands commitment to serve
the public, says Jodee Pineda-
Arroyo, Robinsons Land group
property manager.
Robinsons Starmills houses
Robinsons Department Store,
Robinsons Supermarket,
Robinsons Appliance Center
and Handyman Center, together
with outlet stores of popular
international and local brands
such as Mango, Guess, Olympic
Village Outlet, Folded & Hung,
People are People, Space,
Collezione, and Adidas, among
others.
Shoppers can enjoy discounts
of up to 70 percent off the
original retail price.
For individuals who like to be
on-trend minus the impact on their
bottomline, Robinsons Starmills
Pampanga is a haven. Where else
can you buy a Mango blouse for
P300? says Arlene Magtibay,
general manager, RLC-
Commercial Centers Division.
Culture hub
Another reason to visit
Robinsons Starmills, even if you
are a Metro Manila resident, is
Fiesta Kapampangan.
Arroyo says Fiesta
Kapampangan offers an authentic
Kapampangan culinary experience
within a mall setting.
Fiesta Kapampangans tenants
include Aling Lucing Sisig; Asan
Danum; Cecilias Crispy Pata
and Bulalohan; Mejicanos Grill;
Rosemary & Thyme; and Kanan
Kapampangan. You will also
enjoy Kabigtings Halo-Halo,
which contains pastillas de leche
and corn, among other delicious
ingredients. If you want you
want to buy pasalubongs, you
can purchase authentic delicacies
like Edelyns Homemade Nuts
and Navarros Crab Paste from
Navarro Foods International.
Robinsons Starmills also
showcases Pampangas
word famous festivals like
the Pyestang Tugak (Frog),
Sinukwan and Giant Lantern.
The mall is accessible to
commuters and has opened its
gates to over 2,000 jeepneys with
various routes within Pampanga.
A bus terminal is also located
at the rear of the Mall, which is
used by Victory Liner passenger
buses from Pasay, Manila,
Cubao, Tarlac, Tuguegarao,
Olongapo and Baguio, as well
as by other bus companies with
routes in the northern provinces.
Robinsons Starmills is located
at Brgy. San Jose City in San
Fernando, Pampanga, (6345)
875-1462; (6345) 961-17884;
Fax (6345) 875-1324.
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As a tribute to Filipino women who
acknowledge the role of the product in
their culinary skills, Knorr gathered
some of the well-loved celebrity chefs
in the country and asked them to share
with everyone some of their special
dishes with Knorr products as part of
the ingredients.
In a recent media luncheon held at
Romulos Caf in Jupiter, the team be-
hind Knorrs success introduced its five
brand ambassadors who each prepared
a special dish for the press to feast
on. Each signature dish was prepared
using some of the Knorr cooking aids
that enhanced the flavor and nutritional
value of the food.
Unang Hirits resident chef Tristan
Encarnacion served us his special Sini-
gang na Bulalo, which is not your usual
take on Bulalo as it has grapes and red
cabbage, nevertheless, it instantly became
a favorite.
On the table while serving us the dish,
he explained why he gave the Filipino
comfort food a twist.
I love preparing Filipino dishes but
I always give them a twist. I experiment
with ingredients. However, I make sure
that each ingredient I use will blend
By Joba Botana
KNORR products have always been a staple in our
household. It is, in fact, a product I grew up with.
And in most cases, Knorr products are present in
many kitchens Ive visited since I was a kid. For
some, Knorr has been an ally when preparing their
familys favorite dishes in different occasions. There
are also some moms who completely rely on Knorr to
make their dishes more palatable.
well with the rest. Take for example
this bulalo, I knew right away that the
sweet-sour taste of grapes will blend
well with the bulalo soup as well as the
Knorr Sinigang Mix and other ingredi-
ents I used for the dish. Plus the grapes
serve as pantanggal umay. You may
also use watermelon instead of grapes
when cooking Bulalo. When preparing
Adobo, I put in ripe as well as green
mangoes to make it tastier. I just keep
on experimenting while making sure
that people will love my cooking, the
young chef shares.
Another favorite was Marvin Agus-
tins Pinakbet, which--unlike the usual
Pinakbethad no alamang or shrimp
paste.
Instead, I used Knorr Shrimp Cube,
patis (sh sauce) and tomatoes to achieve
my desired taste for Pinakbet, shares
Agustin, whos also a successful restau-
rateur and actor/producer.
Chef JP Anglo, whose past time
includes surng and teaching the sport
in La Union, wowed us with his Lechon
Kawali with Roasted Pumpkin Gata.
The dish,which he prepared using Knorr
Ginatang mix, Chicken Cubes and Sini-
gang Mix, was not only sumptuous but
also a healthy viand. Studying the recipe
he gave us, I noticed that he had used
healthy ingredients such as snow peas,
green beans, tofu, garlic and peppercorn
in his cooking so you can actually ignore
the meat and just feast on the vegetables.
Knorrs corporate chef Dianne Dela
Cruz prepared a delicious Escabeche
that actually "forced" me to eat a full
serving of rice.
What made the Escabeche tastier and
of course, more nutritious was the Knorr
All-in-One Meaty Seasoning and the
Fish Cubes thats why I always use these
two when preparing Escabeche and my
other specialties, says Dela Cruz, who
is the innovation and technical manage-
ment chef of Unilever Philippines, the
maker of Knorr products.
By the time chef Martin Jickains
Organic Sagada Rice Paella with Sea-
foods was served, I could already feel
the heaviness of my stomach yet one look
at his dish was all it took for me to get
a serving and enjoy the yummy Paella.
According to him, aside from the fresh
seafood and the organic Sagada rice, the
Knorr Chicken Cube and Shrimp Cube
made the paella even tastier.
I guess many of us agreed because
we had another serving after nishing
off the rst.
According to Seanta Reyes, Knorrs
brand manager, the ve celebrity chefs
embody what they are looking for in a
brand ambassador.
They were able to create unforget-
table recipes that will highlight what
Knorr products can do for every dish.
Knorr works with over 200 skilled chefs
from all over the world. Through their
expertise and creativity, these chefs
come up with innovative products and
fun new recipes relevant to the needs of
modern-day families. This is one of the
most important ways that Knorr stands
by its commitment of bringing out the
best in every dish prepared by every
mom, she shares.
Knorr partners with every woman,
mother, and homemaker. The brand
teaches her new and creative ways
around the kitchen, inspires her to make
every dish an enjoyable one for her
family, and innovates products to make
every cooking experience pleasurable,
fullling, and enriching, she ends.
A new twist to pizza
Drawing inspiration from uncom-
promising pizza acionados, Sbarro
brings to us a new twist to the classic
pizza. The rst pizza in the Philippines
made with a potato base and topped with
eggs. Enjoy Sbarro in a whole new light
with these two new hearty 10-inch piz-
zas: Bacon & Egg and Spinach & Egg.
Bacon & Egg is made with savory
bacon bits, golden potatoes, cheese, and
topped with two egg yolks. Spinach &
Egg is made with a delicate balance be-
tween Sbarros signature spinach, mush-
room, and mozzarella cheese combo on
a potato base topped with two egg yolks.
These new 10-inch pizzas will be
offered for a limited time and as dine-
in only since each one is made to order
to ensure freshness.
Overwhelm your senses
For the rst time in the Philippines,
McDonalds is offering Big N Tasty as a
limited time offer for customers who are
looking for that perfect mix of yummy
avors and textures in their burgers.
The new McDonalds Big N Tasty
is made from the freshest ingredients
available. Featuring a 100% pure beef
quarter pound patty seasoned using only
salt and pepper, creamy cheese, crispy
lettuce, juicy tomato, fresh onions, tangy
pickles, and a special smokey sauce in
between a sesame seed bun, Big N Tasty
is for McDonalds and burger lovers who
expect nothing less.
Craving for one right now? No prob-
lem. Answer those spur-of-the-moment
burger cravings by ordering via McDe-
livery Online or by dialing 8-MCDO.
For more information, like us on Face-
book www.facebook.com/McDo.ph or
follow us on Twitter @McDo_ph.
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The countrys leading elite shoetopia makes shoe-shopping a
breeze in Puerto Princesa.
Located in Robinsons Palawan, tourists and locals alike can turn
to the newly opened Res|Toe|Run boutique for quick, easy access
to all the latest footwear trends and styles of famous global brands.
Sporting an earthy, rustic and island-vacation home vibe,
the Palawan outlet boasts of customized aesthetics, beginning
with beige pebble washout floor finish which is complemented
with a geometric floor and ceiling pattern. The rich reds, as
well as the cool beige trademark colors of Res|Toe|Run, were
masterfully choreographed in the choice of Kanlaon tiles,
bricks and pristine wall finishing. Adding simplistic delight
to the wandering eyes is the lavish incorporation of old wood
in distressed finish.
Managed by Primer Group of Companies, Res|Toe|Run is the
countrys rst and only restaurant-inspired boutique that elevates
shoe shopping standards by innovating itself as a delectable ones-
stop destination for footwear acionados of all ages. It was named
after the three major footwear categories it offers: RES (which
represents casual footwear); TOE (composed of toe-aunting
sandals and ip-ops) and RUN (which is made up of athletic and
athlete-inspired footwear).
Res|Toe|Run other outlets are located in Ayala Center Cebu,
Abreeza Davao, Ayala Marquee Mall, Ayala Glorietta 4, Ayala
TriNoma, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Er-
mita, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-la, Festival Mall, Robinsons
General Santos, Robinsons Ilocos Norte, Robinsons Dumaguete,
Avenue Square Naga, Embarcadero Legazpi, Market Market, So-
lenad 2- Nuvali Laguna, Robinsons Tacloban, Lucky Chinatown
Mall Binondo, Baguio TechnoHub-Camp John Hay, Robinsons
ITS BEEN four years since bosom
buddies Reena Francisco, Jean-
nie Javelosa and Chit Juan first
pitched their winning idea for a so-
cial enterprise called ECHOStore at
the Business in Development (BiD)
Challenge in the Netherlands. ECHO
is the acronym for Empowering
Communities with Hope and Orga-
nization.
They had a three-cornered vision
to nurture the self, the community
and the environment through their
innovative enterprise. What finally
clinched the judges nod was their
business plan which stood firmly, on
three pillars. The first two consisted
of ECHOStore, a now widely recog-
nized outlet for sustainable lifestyle
products; and ECHOmarket which
sells natural and organic fresh produce
any day of the week.
Recently the full ECHOsystem
was realized through its third pillar,
ECHOcaf.
As more and more farm goods
were added to their product mix, the
decision to start a full-service caf
came almost naturally. What bet-
ter way indeed to showcase locally
made cheeses and guava-based salad
dressings of the Tugdaan community?
Or sun-dried tomatoes from Nueva
Ecija women farmers? It was Reena,
the chef among the founders, who
put these ingredients on the menu
of ECHOcaf through unique pasta,
sandwich and breakfast recipes. Our
customers had the chance to taste the
product first before buying a whole lot
of it, Reena says.
Under the hem of Chit, they began
growing a steady supply of organic
and natural arugula, romaine lettuce
and other greens. Also among ECHOs-
tores proudest achievements to date
A complete
ECHOsystem
was a joint efforttogether with the
Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF)
and Netherlands-based development
organization ICCOthat gave rise to
seven ECHOVillage Stores located
in Baguio, General Santos, Bacolod,
Puerto Princesa, Naga, Sorsogon and
Loyola Heights in Quezon City.
ECHOstore has evolved a lot as
a socially oriented enterprise over a
relatively short period. Learn more
about these opportunities in sustain-
able social enterprise by visiting
www.echostore.ph or checking their
Facebook site(ECHOstore) and twit-
ter account @echostore. The flagship
store is located in Serendra, right
across Market! Market!
Whats cooking? To impart the restaurant dining
concept, striking visual elements such as these faux
kitchen items are strewn strategically in the nooks and
crannies of the boutique.
Res|Toe|Run
opens boutique
in Palawan
Pangasinan, Podium and Harbor Point Subic.
For details, visit the Res|Toe|Run online fanpage in
Facebook (www.facebook.com/ ResToeRunOfcial) and
Twitter (www.twitter.com/ResToeRun).
By Ed Biado
KFC Philippines has recently
been an unintentional comedy
act for introducing the Cheese
Top Burger, which could ei-
ther be a really idiotic idea or
a truly a practical streetwise
approach to sandwiches. The ad
shows an innocent and ordinary-
looking chicken burger with a
slice of cheese. But what throws
people off is the fact that the
cheese is placedor
misplacedon top of
the bun.
Be c a us e we a l l
know how a burger is
supposed to look like,
this one immediately
falls under the weird
category. Even KFC
itself is fully aware
that this is a cooky idea, which
is why the ads copy reads, The
only thing crazier is not trying it.
The seemingly odd concept
has gone vi ral , wi t h several
online news outlets and social
media users believing that the
cheese on top makes eating the
burger messier and not mess-
free, as advertised. A spoof in
the form of a TV commercial for
the burger was even produced
and ai red by Ameri can l at e-
night talk show Jimmy Kimmel
Live. In Filipino!
But could KFC actually be
onto something here? Would they
claim that its mess-free if it
wasnt? Those who have tried the
Cheese Top Burger were pleas-
antly surprised to find out that
its not messy at all. The cheese
is baked and melted onto the bun,
which hardened when set aside
to cool. The assumption is that
it will stay firm because it wont
come into contact with the hot
chicken patty inside. Unorthodox,
yes; crazy, maybe; but
also quite smart. (And
for P50, including a
soda, why are you even
complaining?)
This isnt the first
time that the fast-food
chain is experiment-
i ng wi t h i t s menu.
Remember the bun-
less Double Down? That wasnt
normal at all. Initial media and
public reaction to the sandwich
was negative, but many custom-
ersthis writer includedended
up liking it, even if it does have
the tendency to shorten the con-
sumers lifespan a wee bit.
Also, the Philippines is no
stranger to strange burgers and
sandwiches. Homegrown favorite
Jollibee launched one last year
that had hash browns in place
of a bun and it tuned out to be a
relative hit.
The mad hatter of burgers
Rediscovering the best
Kitchen ally
Tristan Encarnacion Marvin Agustin JP Anglo Dianne Dela Cruz Martin Jickain
ASIANA Airlines has added ights to Honolulu
and Seattle this month. The Korean carrier now
ies daily from its hub in Incheon International
Airport to these popular destinations in time for
the US travel season.
Seattle is home to the world famous Space
Needle, where the observation deck provides the
most memorable view of the city. Visit Pike Place
Market to see the original Starbucks coffee shop
or take a sightseeing river cruise on an authentic
steam-powered paddlewheeler.
The white sands of Waikiki Beach and the awe-
inspiring Diamond Head volcano await visitors to
Honolulu, Hawaii. Pearl Harbor lies in downtown
Honolulu, along with the historic USS Arizona Me-
morial. Ala Moana Shopping Center will delight shop-
pers being one of the largest open-air malls in the US.
From two ights a week for Incheon-Honolulu,
and ve ights a week for Incheon-Seattle, Asiana
has raised ight frequency to seven times a week
for both routes using the spacious Airbus A330.
The aircraft seats 275 passengers.
For the Incheon-Honolulu route, the ight de-
parts at 8:00 pm and arrives in Honolulu at 10:10
am on the same day. Return ights from Honolulu
depart at 11:40 am and arrive in Incheon at 4:20
pm the following day.
Incheon-Seattle passengers depart at 6:40 pm
and arrive in Seattle at 1:00 pm on the same day.
Departure from Seattle is at 2:30 pm arriving in
Incheon at 6:00 pm the following day.
Asiana said that the expansion stems from the
US visa waiver program for Korean citizens, and
the rise in summer travellers to the US. From
Incheon, Asiana also ies to Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Chicago and New York.
Asiana Airlines is a Golden Grand Slam win-
ner for travel earning Airline of the Year for three
consecutive years from Air Transport World (2009),
Skytrax (2010) and Global Traveler (2011). At the
Global Traveler awards, the airline also picked up
awards for Best Onboard Service, Best Transpacic
Airlines and Best Airline for Flight Attendants,
a category it has won for 8 consecutive years.
Asiana also swept the awards in new categories:
Best International First Class Wines on the Wing,
Best Champagne International and Best Red Wine
International First Class.
Asiana ies out of three points in the Philip-
pines: Manila, Clark and Cebu to Incheon Interna-
tional Airport. From there, travellers can y Asiana
to the US, Europe and Asia.
Asiana Airlines now ies to Honolulu and Seattle daily
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As a tribute to Filipino women who
acknowledge the role of the product in
their culinary skills, Knorr gathered
some of the well-loved celebrity chefs
in the country and asked them to share
with everyone some of their special
dishes with Knorr products as part of
the ingredients.
In a recent media luncheon held at
Romulos Caf in Jupiter, the team be-
hind Knorrs success introduced its five
brand ambassadors who each prepared
a special dish for the press to feast
on. Each signature dish was prepared
using some of the Knorr cooking aids
that enhanced the flavor and nutritional
value of the food.
Unang Hirits resident chef Tristan
Encarnacion served us his special Sini-
gang na Bulalo, which is not your usual
take on Bulalo as it has grapes and red
cabbage, nevertheless, it instantly became
a favorite.
On the table while serving us the dish,
he explained why he gave the Filipino
comfort food a twist.
I love preparing Filipino dishes but
I always give them a twist. I experiment
with ingredients. However, I make sure
that each ingredient I use will blend
By Joba Botana
KNORR products have always been a staple in our
household. It is, in fact, a product I grew up with.
And in most cases, Knorr products are present in
many kitchens Ive visited since I was a kid. For
some, Knorr has been an ally when preparing their
familys favorite dishes in different occasions. There
are also some moms who completely rely on Knorr to
make their dishes more palatable.
well with the rest. Take for example
this bulalo, I knew right away that the
sweet-sour taste of grapes will blend
well with the bulalo soup as well as the
Knorr Sinigang Mix and other ingredi-
ents I used for the dish. Plus the grapes
serve as pantanggal umay. You may
also use watermelon instead of grapes
when cooking Bulalo. When preparing
Adobo, I put in ripe as well as green
mangoes to make it tastier. I just keep
on experimenting while making sure
that people will love my cooking, the
young chef shares.
Another favorite was Marvin Agus-
tins Pinakbet, which--unlike the usual
Pinakbethad no alamang or shrimp
paste.
Instead, I used Knorr Shrimp Cube,
patis (sh sauce) and tomatoes to achieve
my desired taste for Pinakbet, shares
Agustin, whos also a successful restau-
rateur and actor/producer.
Chef JP Anglo, whose past time
includes surng and teaching the sport
in La Union, wowed us with his Lechon
Kawali with Roasted Pumpkin Gata.
The dish,which he prepared using Knorr
Ginatang mix, Chicken Cubes and Sini-
gang Mix, was not only sumptuous but
also a healthy viand. Studying the recipe
he gave us, I noticed that he had used
healthy ingredients such as snow peas,
green beans, tofu, garlic and peppercorn
in his cooking so you can actually ignore
the meat and just feast on the vegetables.
Knorrs corporate chef Dianne Dela
Cruz prepared a delicious Escabeche
that actually "forced" me to eat a full
serving of rice.
What made the Escabeche tastier and
of course, more nutritious was the Knorr
All-in-One Meaty Seasoning and the
Fish Cubes thats why I always use these
two when preparing Escabeche and my
other specialties, says Dela Cruz, who
is the innovation and technical manage-
ment chef of Unilever Philippines, the
maker of Knorr products.
By the time chef Martin Jickains
Organic Sagada Rice Paella with Sea-
foods was served, I could already feel
the heaviness of my stomach yet one look
at his dish was all it took for me to get
a serving and enjoy the yummy Paella.
According to him, aside from the fresh
seafood and the organic Sagada rice, the
Knorr Chicken Cube and Shrimp Cube
made the paella even tastier.
I guess many of us agreed because
we had another serving after nishing
off the rst.
According to Seanta Reyes, Knorrs
brand manager, the ve celebrity chefs
embody what they are looking for in a
brand ambassador.
They were able to create unforget-
table recipes that will highlight what
Knorr products can do for every dish.
Knorr works with over 200 skilled chefs
from all over the world. Through their
expertise and creativity, these chefs
come up with innovative products and
fun new recipes relevant to the needs of
modern-day families. This is one of the
most important ways that Knorr stands
by its commitment of bringing out the
best in every dish prepared by every
mom, she shares.
Knorr partners with every woman,
mother, and homemaker. The brand
teaches her new and creative ways
around the kitchen, inspires her to make
every dish an enjoyable one for her
family, and innovates products to make
every cooking experience pleasurable,
fullling, and enriching, she ends.
A new twist to pizza
Drawing inspiration from uncom-
promising pizza acionados, Sbarro
brings to us a new twist to the classic
pizza. The rst pizza in the Philippines
made with a potato base and topped with
eggs. Enjoy Sbarro in a whole new light
with these two new hearty 10-inch piz-
zas: Bacon & Egg and Spinach & Egg.
Bacon & Egg is made with savory
bacon bits, golden potatoes, cheese, and
topped with two egg yolks. Spinach &
Egg is made with a delicate balance be-
tween Sbarros signature spinach, mush-
room, and mozzarella cheese combo on
a potato base topped with two egg yolks.
These new 10-inch pizzas will be
offered for a limited time and as dine-
in only since each one is made to order
to ensure freshness.
Overwhelm your senses
For the rst time in the Philippines,
McDonalds is offering Big N Tasty as a
limited time offer for customers who are
looking for that perfect mix of yummy
avors and textures in their burgers.
The new McDonalds Big N Tasty
is made from the freshest ingredients
available. Featuring a 100% pure beef
quarter pound patty seasoned using only
salt and pepper, creamy cheese, crispy
lettuce, juicy tomato, fresh onions, tangy
pickles, and a special smokey sauce in
between a sesame seed bun, Big N Tasty
is for McDonalds and burger lovers who
expect nothing less.
Craving for one right now? No prob-
lem. Answer those spur-of-the-moment
burger cravings by ordering via McDe-
livery Online or by dialing 8-MCDO.
For more information, like us on Face-
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foodcrawl
The countrys leading elite shoetopia makes shoe-shopping a
breeze in Puerto Princesa.
Located in Robinsons Palawan, tourists and locals alike can turn
to the newly opened Res|Toe|Run boutique for quick, easy access
to all the latest footwear trends and styles of famous global brands.
Sporting an earthy, rustic and island-vacation home vibe,
the Palawan outlet boasts of customized aesthetics, beginning
with beige pebble washout floor finish which is complemented
with a geometric floor and ceiling pattern. The rich reds, as
well as the cool beige trademark colors of Res|Toe|Run, were
masterfully choreographed in the choice of Kanlaon tiles,
bricks and pristine wall finishing. Adding simplistic delight
to the wandering eyes is the lavish incorporation of old wood
in distressed finish.
Managed by Primer Group of Companies, Res|Toe|Run is the
countrys rst and only restaurant-inspired boutique that elevates
shoe shopping standards by innovating itself as a delectable ones-
stop destination for footwear acionados of all ages. It was named
after the three major footwear categories it offers: RES (which
represents casual footwear); TOE (composed of toe-aunting
sandals and ip-ops) and RUN (which is made up of athletic and
athlete-inspired footwear).
Res|Toe|Run other outlets are located in Ayala Center Cebu,
Abreeza Davao, Ayala Marquee Mall, Ayala Glorietta 4, Ayala
TriNoma, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Er-
mita, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-la, Festival Mall, Robinsons
General Santos, Robinsons Ilocos Norte, Robinsons Dumaguete,
Avenue Square Naga, Embarcadero Legazpi, Market Market, So-
lenad 2- Nuvali Laguna, Robinsons Tacloban, Lucky Chinatown
Mall Binondo, Baguio TechnoHub-Camp John Hay, Robinsons
ITS BEEN four years since bosom
buddies Reena Francisco, Jean-
nie Javelosa and Chit Juan first
pitched their winning idea for a so-
cial enterprise called ECHOStore at
the Business in Development (BiD)
Challenge in the Netherlands. ECHO
is the acronym for Empowering
Communities with Hope and Orga-
nization.
They had a three-cornered vision
to nurture the self, the community
and the environment through their
innovative enterprise. What finally
clinched the judges nod was their
business plan which stood firmly, on
three pillars. The first two consisted
of ECHOStore, a now widely recog-
nized outlet for sustainable lifestyle
products; and ECHOmarket which
sells natural and organic fresh produce
any day of the week.
Recently the full ECHOsystem
was realized through its third pillar,
ECHOcaf.
As more and more farm goods
were added to their product mix, the
decision to start a full-service caf
came almost naturally. What bet-
ter way indeed to showcase locally
made cheeses and guava-based salad
dressings of the Tugdaan community?
Or sun-dried tomatoes from Nueva
Ecija women farmers? It was Reena,
the chef among the founders, who
put these ingredients on the menu
of ECHOcaf through unique pasta,
sandwich and breakfast recipes. Our
customers had the chance to taste the
product first before buying a whole lot
of it, Reena says.
Under the hem of Chit, they began
growing a steady supply of organic
and natural arugula, romaine lettuce
and other greens. Also among ECHOs-
tores proudest achievements to date
A complete
ECHOsystem
was a joint efforttogether with the
Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF)
and Netherlands-based development
organization ICCOthat gave rise to
seven ECHOVillage Stores located
in Baguio, General Santos, Bacolod,
Puerto Princesa, Naga, Sorsogon and
Loyola Heights in Quezon City.
ECHOstore has evolved a lot as
a socially oriented enterprise over a
relatively short period. Learn more
about these opportunities in sustain-
able social enterprise by visiting
www.echostore.ph or checking their
Facebook site(ECHOstore) and twit-
ter account @echostore. The flagship
store is located in Serendra, right
across Market! Market!
Whats cooking? To impart the restaurant dining
concept, striking visual elements such as these faux
kitchen items are strewn strategically in the nooks and
crannies of the boutique.
Res|Toe|Run
opens boutique
in Palawan
Pangasinan, Podium and Harbor Point Subic.
For details, visit the Res|Toe|Run online fanpage in
Facebook (www.facebook.com/ ResToeRunOfcial) and
Twitter (www.twitter.com/ResToeRun).
By Ed Biado
KFC Philippines has recently
been an unintentional comedy
act for introducing the Cheese
Top Burger, which could ei-
ther be a really idiotic idea or
a truly a practical streetwise
approach to sandwiches. The ad
shows an innocent and ordinary-
looking chicken burger with a
slice of cheese. But what throws
people off is the fact that the
cheese is placedor
misplacedon top of
the bun.
Be c a us e we a l l
know how a burger is
supposed to look like,
this one immediately
falls under the weird
category. Even KFC
itself is fully aware
that this is a cooky idea, which
is why the ads copy reads, The
only thing crazier is not trying it.
The seemingly odd concept
has gone vi ral , wi t h several
online news outlets and social
media users believing that the
cheese on top makes eating the
burger messier and not mess-
free, as advertised. A spoof in
the form of a TV commercial for
the burger was even produced
and ai red by Ameri can l at e-
night talk show Jimmy Kimmel
Live. In Filipino!
But could KFC actually be
onto something here? Would they
claim that its mess-free if it
wasnt? Those who have tried the
Cheese Top Burger were pleas-
antly surprised to find out that
its not messy at all. The cheese
is baked and melted onto the bun,
which hardened when set aside
to cool. The assumption is that
it will stay firm because it wont
come into contact with the hot
chicken patty inside. Unorthodox,
yes; crazy, maybe; but
also quite smart. (And
for P50, including a
soda, why are you even
complaining?)
This isnt the first
time that the fast-food
chain is experiment-
i ng wi t h i t s menu.
Remember the bun-
less Double Down? That wasnt
normal at all. Initial media and
public reaction to the sandwich
was negative, but many custom-
ersthis writer includedended
up liking it, even if it does have
the tendency to shorten the con-
sumers lifespan a wee bit.
Also, the Philippines is no
stranger to strange burgers and
sandwiches. Homegrown favorite
Jollibee launched one last year
that had hash browns in place
of a bun and it tuned out to be a
relative hit.
The mad hatter of burgers
Rediscovering the best
Kitchen ally
Tristan Encarnacion Marvin Agustin JP Anglo Dianne Dela Cruz Martin Jickain
ASIANA Airlines has added ights to Honolulu
and Seattle this month. The Korean carrier now
ies daily from its hub in Incheon International
Airport to these popular destinations in time for
the US travel season.
Seattle is home to the world famous Space
Needle, where the observation deck provides the
most memorable view of the city. Visit Pike Place
Market to see the original Starbucks coffee shop
or take a sightseeing river cruise on an authentic
steam-powered paddlewheeler.
The white sands of Waikiki Beach and the awe-
inspiring Diamond Head volcano await visitors to
Honolulu, Hawaii. Pearl Harbor lies in downtown
Honolulu, along with the historic USS Arizona Me-
morial. Ala Moana Shopping Center will delight shop-
pers being one of the largest open-air malls in the US.
From two ights a week for Incheon-Honolulu,
and ve ights a week for Incheon-Seattle, Asiana
has raised ight frequency to seven times a week
for both routes using the spacious Airbus A330.
The aircraft seats 275 passengers.
For the Incheon-Honolulu route, the ight de-
parts at 8:00 pm and arrives in Honolulu at 10:10
am on the same day. Return ights from Honolulu
depart at 11:40 am and arrive in Incheon at 4:20
pm the following day.
Incheon-Seattle passengers depart at 6:40 pm
and arrive in Seattle at 1:00 pm on the same day.
Departure from Seattle is at 2:30 pm arriving in
Incheon at 6:00 pm the following day.
Asiana said that the expansion stems from the
US visa waiver program for Korean citizens, and
the rise in summer travellers to the US. From
Incheon, Asiana also ies to Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Chicago and New York.
Asiana Airlines is a Golden Grand Slam win-
ner for travel earning Airline of the Year for three
consecutive years from Air Transport World (2009),
Skytrax (2010) and Global Traveler (2011). At the
Global Traveler awards, the airline also picked up
awards for Best Onboard Service, Best Transpacic
Airlines and Best Airline for Flight Attendants,
a category it has won for 8 consecutive years.
Asiana also swept the awards in new categories:
Best International First Class Wines on the Wing,
Best Champagne International and Best Red Wine
International First Class.
Asiana ies out of three points in the Philip-
pines: Manila, Clark and Cebu to Incheon Interna-
tional Airport. From there, travellers can y Asiana
to the US, Europe and Asia.
Asiana Airlines now ies to Honolulu and Seattle daily
ECHOtrio at ECHOstore 101
FRIDAY
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HAGEN-Dazs brand ambassador
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is perfect for those with a sweet tooth
like me.
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and creamy heart of sauce center
that one delectably sinks into after
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and smooth ice cream.
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mixed with small and soft delicious
brownie pieces, housing a choco-
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are enjoying the cosmopolitan lifestyle, avers
Reyes.
Filipinos, likewise, are enticed to work in the
place not only for the reason that job opportunities
are abundant, but because of its gold, glitter and
posh lifestyle.
Riding a camel, walking in the sand dunes and
traveling in the desertmemorable happenings
the salon czar and company take pride in relating
to relatives, friends and colleagues.
Aired at 10 a.m. Saturdays, the series has three
more features on Rickys globetrotting.
(Conclusion)
WHILE eco-tourism is
the selling point of Kota
Kinabalu, the Sabah
Tourism Board has not
forgotten that it has to
emphasize equally the
importance of cultural
tourism in creating
awareness of what Kota
Kinabalu and Sabah, in
general, is all about.
While the federal government of Malaysia
spends millions of ringgit in advertising, Sabah
Tourism Board does its own promotional
efforts to lure tourists to the city. Tourism
boards chairman, Dato Seri Tengku Zainal
Adlin, makes sure that it has one important
cultural event in the yearlong calendar of
attractions to the city.
Called Sabah Fest, it depicts the age-
old traditions and legends in a theatrical
presentation with music, poetry, dance and
songs by talented performers.
It is held on the third and fourth days of
May.
We had the chance to watch a preview of the
epic presentation in a theater built expressly
for the festival. The colorful musical play was
about how the indigenous peoples of Sabah
were able to unite and bring forth progress to
ISAH V.
RED
SIMPLY RED
KINABALU
Ricky Reyes goes
around the world
Phil Younghusband treats fans to Hagen-Dazs
Cultural dance performance called Bamboo Dance
JULY 6, 2012
the now federal state known as Sabah after years
of colonization. It was meant for just one night,
and I felt the excitement of the people of Kota
Kinabalu.
Apart from the Sabah Fest, other cultural events
that dot KKs calendar include a jazz festival held
on June 15 and 16. It is a gathering of local and
international jazz artists for two nights of musical
improvisation. On June 29 and 30, in a dramatic
setting at the tip of Borneo headland is the annual
Sunset Music Fest at the Tip of Borneo Kudat.
The festival is Sabahs biggest and most
spectacular outdoor musical event, the musi-
cians performing on a stage perched on a cliff
overlooking the point where the South China
and Sulu seas overlap.
One of the most awaited even is the Sabah In-
ternational Folklore Festival on July 8 until the 17
in which each of the indigenous peoples of Sabah
are given the opportunity to showcase their cul-
ture in a series of events culminating in a two-day
International Folkdance Competition.
Said Dato Ser i, Its a very colorful event, and
you will be mesmerized not only by the costumes
by also by the choreography.
Before heading back to the Kota Kinabalu
International Airport for our trip back to Clark
via Seair, we were conducted to Mari Mari Cul-
tural Village, situated amidst a remote forest
setting in Kionsom, Inanam, some 25 minutes
away from the city. Its surrounding atmosphere
may faintly remind you of Sir Ar thur Conan
Doyles The Lost World.
The village introduced us to the various tra-
ditional homes of Sabahan ethnic communities
which are built by descendants of the tribes which
they represent.
The little huts in the village gave us a glimpse
of traditional Sabahan life.
Yet, if your heart is not in discovering the cul-
ture of Sabah, there are other things that Kota
Kinabalu offers.
One of which is the Borneo Safari or the Mt.
Kinabalu Climbathon. All you have to do is coor-
dinate with the Sabah Tourism Board for informa-
tion (+60 88 2122075) or South East Asian Air-
lines in Manila or Clark
Younghusband
At the end of the tour, a performance from the
group
A native demonstrates how Sabahans lived in
those days
Henna tattoo-making demonstration
Wedding hall in one of the ve houses
A girl making Bajau snacks

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