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British biz eye infra investments in Iloilo By Louine Hope Conserva

BRITISH investors are exploring the possibilities of investing in the infrastructure sector in Iloilo.

British Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce said companies in the United Kingdomn are experts in construction and engineering and they could share their expertise to the city and province. “We are looking at wide range of sectors. From financial services, construction and engineering, and consultancy. United Kingdom has got great strengths in companies that already engage in infrastructure projects across British/p7

BRITISH Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce (left photo) and British Chamber of Commerce Philippines chairperson Chris Nelson discuss potential investments in Iloilo. (Louine Hope Conserva)

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DECLINING TREND IN CITY

583 teenage girls got pregnant in ‘17 By Maricyn A. De los Santos A total of 583 teenage girls in Iloilo City got pregnant in 2017. Data from the City Population Office indicated that 10 of the pregnant teens are 14 years old while 573 are in the 15-19 age group. The 14-year-olds are from the districts of Arevalo, Mandurriao, Lapuz, LaPaz, and Molo. For the two age brackets, Molo has the highest number of cases of teen pregnancy at 149; Jaro, 94; Arevalo, 80; Lapaz, 74; Lapuz, 66; Mandurriao, 64; and City Proper, 56. But authorities noted a declining trend in teenage pregnancies in the past two years. “From 2015 to 2017, there is a decline in cases of teenage pregnancies in the city of Iloilo,” said City Population Officer Mary Ann Ramos. The reported cases of teen pregnancy in 2017 are lower than the 691 cases reported in 2016 and 896 cases in 2015. The Population Office noted the declining trend since 2010 which has 1,010 cases; 2011 with 690 cases; 2012, 901 cases; 2013, 831 cases; and 2014, 881 cases. 583 teenage/p7

Cops ready to secure Boracay if closure pushes through By Jennifer P. Rendon THE Police Regional Office (PRO)-6 has already mapped its security measures if the temporary closure of Boracay Island pushes through. In a meeting presided by Director Camilo Prancatius Cascolan, chief of the

PNP Directorate for Operations, PRO-6 presented its contingency plan to address several scenarios in case a state of calamity and/or closure would be declared. Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, PRO-6 spokesperson, said they are looking at several possibilities once the closure is ordered.

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PNP: No ISIS presence in Iloilo By Jennifer P. Rendon Both the Police Regional Office (PRO)-6 and the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) debunked reports that members of the dreaded Islamic State have reached Iloilo. Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, PRO-6 spokesperson, said their intelligence monitoring did not suggest ISIS presence in Western Visayas, particularly in Iloilo. Senior Inspector Shella Mae Sangrines, ICPO spokesperson, corroborated Gorero’s statement claiming that any information on the purported ISIS presence in the region is being processed and validated by different intelligence agencies. “But as of this time, it’s negative. It’s not validated,” Sangrines added. The PNP hierarchy recently said it is checking on information that alleged ISIS members entered the country by posing as fishermen. Unconfirmed reports indicated that ISIS members may have passed through Indonesia to Borneo before heading to the Philippines. Their targets are the populated areas, malls, and plazas. “Cities mentioned are Zamboanga, Davao, Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, CDO, & cities of Northern and Southern Luzon,” according to a confidential police memorandum which was leaked to the public. The PNP confirmed the PNP/p7

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Interisland bridge part of 2018 key projects – Diokno By Louine Hope Conserva THE construction of the PanayGuimaras-Negros Bridge is among the key projects in Western Visayas for 2018, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno. Diokno said the interDEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) island bridge, which has Secretary Benjamin Diokno. (L. H. Conserva) an estimated budget of

P27.156 billion is among the 75 big-ticket projects under the “Build Build Build” program of the Duterte administration. “Ang alam ko merong bridge that they build dito…That will be 2018. Baka 2020 matatapos,” Diokno told the Iloilo press. While he did not provide details as to when the project will start, Diokno he said the project might be implemented with the assistance of China. “I don’t know whether it’s China or Japan but most likely maybe China,” he

said. The DBM chief said more or less 5,000 additional infrastructure projects will be implemented in the country. “Plano naming talaga i-link yung lagging regions to the urban centers,” he said. Diokno was in Iloilo on March 8, 2018 as keynote speaker of the Iloilo Trade and Investment Forum organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP).

‘Do not lower age of Liga head backs criminal responsibility’ call for candidates BARANGAY, SK POLLS

MORE than a hundred school principals, guidance counselors, teachers, NGO workers, youth and even former children in conflict with the law have appealed on Friday to the lower house of Congress not to lower the minimum age of criminal liability from the current 15 years old to 9 or 12. The participants from the province of Iloilo gathered at the Casa Real for a day-long “Forum on the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility”. They also signed a manifesto asking Congress not to bring down the minimum age that a child can be criminally charged. Instead, the group said, the existing Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act must be fully implemented as it contains provisions that would plug the supposed loopholes cited as justification for its repeal. Archie Anoche argued that a minor who has supposedly committed a violation of the law can still be rehabilitated and turned into a more productive citizen just like him who was charged with rape instead of being penalized. “I was jailed in Victorias City Jail for five

years because I was charged with rape. I was transferred to the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth Offenders in Guimaras and there I felt my worth as a human being. They belabored to give me dignity which was not felt as I was growing up,” Anoche shared with the participants. “I was a bit resistant but God touched me and talked to me through the pastor who was giving Bible Study sessions. I was not joining them but I was moved by what I have been hearing. It seemed like the pastor was talking to me. That changed me. I continued my high school and got high grades. I took the Alternative Learning System qualifying exams and placed second in the whole Province of Guimaras,” he continued. Anoche went on to study at Guimaras State College. When he was about to graduate, however, the court dismissed his case and so he was released from the care of the facility. To show that he has renewed and determined to finish his studies, his foster family and everyone who knew him at the facility pooled resources to make him finish. Today, he is a Do not/p7

to submit resume

By Louine Hope Conserva THE president of the Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB-Iloilo) said he supports the proposal of an election watchdog group to require all barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan candidates to submit their curriculum vitae or resumés. LnB-Iloilo president Pablito Gemarino said it is an important gauge for voters to make sure that the candidates are qualified fit for the positions. “Being a barangay captain is also a huge responsibility so one must naturally know his job,” Gemarino said. He said it is not enough that a candidate is eligible to run but he or she must be knowledgeable of the legal system as well as the executive and legislative functions of a public official. “It is stated that one should know how to read and write. But a candidate should also have the appropriate knowledge on barangay governance,” Gemarino said. “He must be well-versed on the justice system and knows how to settle dispute. He knows the proceedings of the session. And he knows the executive function of managing the barangay,” he Liga/p7

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OPLAN TOKHANG

By Jennifer P. Rendon

A TOTAL of 450 persons were arrested in Western Visayas since the resumption of Project Double Barrel, the PNP’s cornerstone anti-illegal drugs campaign, three months ago. While the number may not be that high compared to the first time the Double Barrel was launched, it was big enough to dash through the number of Tokhang surrenderees. From Dec. 5, 2017, the time Project Tokhang was re-launched, until March 5, 2018, a total of 361 persons surrendered or appeared at police stations as part of

the PNP’s Oplan Tokhang. Tokhang is coined from Visayan words toktok (knock) and hangyo (ask). It’s main strategy is to visit the homes of suspected drug peddlers and convince them to surrender and clear their names with the police. But the number of arrests should not be misconstrued that illegal drug personalities don’t trust the Oplan Tokhang system, said Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6). “There could be several factors. One of which is we could not just conduct the Oplan Tokhang on individu-

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als who are not on our watch list,” he added. Of the 361 surrenderers, only two are not on the PNP’s watch list. As of February 2018, PRO-6 has recorded 1,349 illegal drug personalities. “Some of those who were earlier listed are already on the list of arrested persons after they failed to surrender,” Gorero added. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) topped the number of Tokhang surrenders at 164. It is followed by Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) with 87 and Antique PPO with 62. Arrested/p7

Teenager hangs self to death By Jennifer P. Rendon

A Grade 10 student from Leganes, Iloilo committed suicide on Mar 7, 2018, police reports indicated. Makoy (not his real name), 16, allegedly tied a nylon rope around his neck and hanged it to ceiling of his room. His grandmother saw his body around 7:30 p.m. Senior Inspector Dadje Delima, Leganes police chief, said Makoy may have been dead for hours already. “His lower extremities already turned black when he was found,” he added. Makoy’s relatives rushed him to a hospital in Iloilo City where he was proclaimed dead. Makoy, whose parents are living in Igbaras, Iloilo, was staying with his aunt, the sister of his father. Because his parents could not afford to send him to school, his aunt took him in. When the incident happened, his aunt was at the office while Teenager/p7

FIT AND HEALTHY Neophyte cops undergoing the six-month field training program at the Iloilo City Police Station 6 in Arevalo, Iloilo City hold the regular morning physical exercise to keep them fit to serve and protect the people. (Joseph Francisco)

By Jennifer P. Rendon FIVE persons were arrested in an anti-illegal drug operation early morning of March 8, 2018 at a videoke bar in Leganes, Iloilo. Collared were Bryan Salas, 30, of Zone 1, Calumpang, Molo, Iloilo City; Jorrey Sepada, 33, of Barangay Buntatala, Leganes, Iloilo; Maelyn Poblador, 31, of Barangay Baluyan, Cabatuan, Iloilo; Isidro Cuerpo of Lapuz, Iloilo City; and Joshua Plohemon, 26, also of Buntatala, Leganes. Members of Leganes Police Station and the PNP Regional Drug Enforcement Unit 6 (RDEU-6) targeted Salas after he was earlier seen dealing shabu at Jenn Ann Videoke Bar in Buntatala village. Salas is also on the RDEU’s watch list of suspected drug personalities. Sepada is the son of the bar owner while Poblador is his alleged partner. Cuerpo worked as a cook and Plohemon is the designated waiter of the videoke bar. Senior Inspector Dadje Delima, Leganes Police chief, said the allegedly five conspired in the illegal drug trade. Sepada allegedly handed the shabu to a police asset after a transaction with Salas while Poblador allegedly received the P2,000 marked money. Cuerpo and Plohemon purportedly facilitated the transaction and served as look-outs. Recovered during the operation were 25 sachets of suspects shabu, P11,290 cash, a caliber .45 pistol with 8 ammunition, a wallet, and a bag. The three suspects are now detained and would be charged for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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OLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Five years ago, when I was here in Colorado, I was shocked when the state legislature legalized the use of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes. Authorized stores all over the state selling marijuana sticks, candies and many more are conspicuous what with the frontage sign of a big green cross so that customers, especially those from other states where use of marijuana is still illegal, can easily spot them. At the outset, the state legislature believed that marijuana legalization was a logical move to destroy the drug’s Edgar Mana-ay black market. But recently, all frontline indicators point to the opposite direction, bare facts as the legal market provides camouflage for foreign cartels and illegal plantations and warehouses all over the state of Colorado. But pro-legalization politicians seem to turn a blind eye to the realities in the field. Even Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper said recently, “The black market is shrinking and will be largely gone in a few years”, without any explanation as to how this will happen. The National Forest Service of Colorado reports that cartels are running hundreds of illegal pot plantations throughout the Colorado Mountains (which is a vast expanse of uninhabited land) in an unprecedented volume and the black market pot activity operates in plain view every day. As an example, downtown Trinidad, just north of New Mexico’s border, has a population of only 8,100 but sells pot 15 times more than the famously pot-friendly Bare Facts/p7

Herbert Vego’s pain “During my days of deepest grief, in all of my shock, sorrow and struggle, I sat at the feet of God. I literally spent hours each day reading God’s word, meditating on scripture and praying. I intentionally spent a significant amount of time being still before God.” – Rick Warren

to take more of those punches and other physical “punishments” if they could only solve and instantly expunge the real thorn that has been tormenting his heart and mind since January this year. If you will know what this problem is, you will probably embrace Mr. Vego instead of hurting him physically.

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-o0oEW YORK CITY – Alex Vidal I would like to share this letter to Only a handful of people know the weight being Above Mr. Herbert Vego entitled “Daddy” carried nowadays by our senior the Belt by Mindy Pfankuch: media colleague, Mr. Herbert Daddy, Vego, inside his heart and mind. You were one of the first I laid eyes on I learned about this “weight” buried deep inside Mr. Vego’s heart and mind when I when I came into this world I didn’t know you at first but you were my was in New Jersey in January this year. Some of our friends, who have seen Mr. daddy and later to become my hero You were one of the first I loved Vego these past weeks, may have noticed I chose you over my pink stuffed bear something unusual in the way he speaks I loved how you’d pick my up and hug and the sadness that illuminates in his 68me I’d feel so secure year-old face. You’d lift me with one arm way above It is the kind of grief we normally see in the face of a moribund man; the kind of your head and play helicopter As I started to grow you taught me to melancholy that can only be washed away stand and walk by Divine Intervention. You’d guide me so carefully so I wouldn’t fall -o0oOnce I began to walk on my own you Thus, the punches Mr. Vego absorbed on the face when he was attacked by barangay stood close by just in case I fell down If I did you’d pick me up captain Sumakwel Nava in the coffee shop Wipe the tears off my face and kiss my of Hotel del Rio in Iloilo City on March 7 were peanuts compared to the real pain he pain away Once I got older I didn’t need your help has been concealing in his heart and mind walking but I needed your love and time these past two months. We’d play basketball, if I couldn’t reach Mr. Vego would probably be willing

the basket you’d lift me up so I could Making me feel like I was number one You taught me how to shoot a gun and to not be afraid You always helped me find a car in my price range that I liked You showed me how to change the oil in my car, I’m the only one of my friends that knows how, which make me feel smart You’d do almost anything to see me happy You always encourage me to try my best, and support me one hundred and ten percent I’ve come to realize that I’m a lot like you You help me realize common sense isn’t that common You also taught me to be witty I follow in your steps of being a smart aleck You taught me how to deal with people and how to get what I want And whenever some one says: You’re just like your dad I can’t help but smile and be proud You’re not only my dad but you’re my hero Dad even though I’m growing up I still need your loving bear hugs, And encouraging words of wisdom Don’t forget I will always be your little baby girl And you will always be my loving father and hero I love you dad! Love always Mindy

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AST MONDAY, while we were discussing the plans for the Negros War and Peace Museum to be established in Patag, Silay City, someone asked whether I have a list of veterans who fought in Negros during World War II. There is such a list, appended to the book of Colonel Uldarico Baclagon, “They Choose to Fight” which covers the guerrilla war in this island, primarily in the occidental side. The purpose of the question is the possibility that we can have the names inscribed on granite as reference for the future generations and for their descendants to find proof that their kin fought in the war. Indeed, how many today know of these men who fought the war in Negros? Some kids don’t even know that their grandfather or great father had refused to yield to the Japanese invaders and “chose to fight” Modesto P. Sa-onoy instead under extreme conditions without much weaponry, logistics and training. Focus They are, in more than one sense, gallant men compared to trained soldiers. They had only their guts and will and fear to prompt them. They were not called, they volunteered. I proposed a Memorial Wall where we will list their names and ranks during the war. As there is a list of casualties, then they will be indicated to have died during the war. Many died in combat, from disease or drowning and now, of old age. Some were reported missing. Nothing was heard of them. Aside from the guerrillas of Negros, we will also list those who served and fought in Bataan. They belong to the 71st Regiment of the 71st Division - the unit from Negros that was ordered to proceed to Luzon to beef up that sector. They left just before the Japanese landed and fought a rearguard action to slowdown the advancing Japanese. General Douglas MacArthur had ordered a phased retrograde to the Bataan Peninsula where the Luzon forces of the United States Army Forces in the Far East could make the final stand until the promised aid and reinforcement were to arrive. Focus/p6

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Republic of the Philippines ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Pacific Center Building San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City I N T H E M AT T E R O F T H E A P P L I C AT I O N FOR CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL OF CALCULATIONS OF OVER OR UNDER RECOVERIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATIC COST ADJUSTMENTS AND TRUE-UP MECHANISMS FOR THE PERIOD 2015 TO 2017, PURSUANT TO ERC RESOLUTION NO. 16, SERIES OF 2009 AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 21, SERIES OF 2010, AND ERC RESOLUTION 23, SERIES OF 2010

10. Further, in compliance with the pre-filing requirements for the instant application, Applicant is likewise submitting the following documents to form integral parts hereof, as follows: ANNEX MARKINGS Annexes P and series

Proof of furnishing copies of the Application to the Sangguniang Bayan of Pototan and Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo

Annexes Q and series

Proof of publication of the Application in a newspaper in circulation in the Applicant’s franchise area or where it principally operates

ERC CASE NO. _______ CF

APPLICATION

PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is respectfully prayed of this Honorable Commission, that after due notice and hearing, ILECO II’s calculations of over or under recoveries in the implementation of automatic cost adjustments and true-up mechanisms covering the period January 2015 to December 2017, made pursuant to ERC Resolution 16, Series of 2009 as amended by Resolution 21, Series of 2010 and ERC Resolution 23, Series of 2011, be confirmed and approved, and the cooperative be allowed to refund the over recoveries or collect the under recoveries, as the case maybe, to or from its customers, summarized as follows, to wit:

APPLICANT, ILOILO II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ILECO II), through counsel, unto this Honorable Commission, most respectfully alleges, that:

THE APPLICANT

1. ILECO II is a non-stock, non-profit electric cooperative duly organized and existing under and by virtue of Philippine laws, with principal office at Brgy. Cauayan, Pototan, Iloilo; 2. It holds an exclusive franchise issued by the National Electrification Commission to operate an electric light and power distribution service in the City of Passi and certain municipalities in the province of Iloilo, namely: Pototan, Mina, Dingle, Dueñas, San Enrique, Calinog, Bingawan, Lambunao, Janiuay, Badiangan, Zarraga, New Lucena, Barotac Nuevo and Dumangas.

LEGAL BASES FOR THE APPLICATION

3. ERC Resolution No. 16, Series of 2009 as amended by Resolution No. 21, Series of 2010 establishes the procedure for the automatic recovery or refund of pass through costs and the confirmation process that would govern the automatic cost adjustment and true-up mechanisms approved by the Honorable Commission, with the objective of ensuring appropriate recovery of the pass through costs in an efficient manner and to put in place a fair and transparent process for the confirmation of the automatic cost adjustments implemented by Distribution Utilities and the true-up of other pass-through charges, involving Generation Rate, Transmission Rate, System Loss Rate and Lifeline Rate Recovery, as the case may be; 4. On the other hand, ERC Resolution 23, Series of 2010, adopts the rules implementing the discounts to qualified senior citizen end-users and subsidy from subsidizing end-users on electricity consumption; 5. Foregoing resolutions further require the distribution utilities to file their respective consolidated applications once every three (3) years. Hence, the filing of the instant application, covering the period of January 2015 to December 2017.

OVER/UNDER RECOVERIES OF ALLOWABLE COSTS

6. Applying the formulas provided under Resolution 16, Series of 2009 as amended by Resolution 21, Series of 2010 and Resolution 23, Series of 2010, Applicant made calculations of the over recoveries charged or under- recoveries incurred as against its customers, in the implementation of the certain automatic cost adjustments and true-up mechanisms, covering the period January 2015 to December 2017; 7. The results of its calculations are presented hereunder, as follows: Actual Revenue (PhP)

(Over)/Under Recovery (PhP)

Generation Rate (GR)

2,288,721,058.57

2,291,901,423.43

(3,180,364.87)

Transmission Rate (TR)

355,782,439.07

356,629,235.96

(846,796.89)

System Loss Rate (SLR) 350,869,970.87

356,775,541.97

(5,905,571.10)

Discount (PhP)

Subsidy (PhP)

Lifeline Rate (LR)

(31,714,057.41)

34,147,084.37

(2,433,026.96)

Senior Citizen Rate

(198,424.04)

200,102.39

(1,678.36)

Net Results (12,367,438.18)

SUPPORTING DATA AND DOCUMENTS

8. In support of the foregoing calculations, Applicant is submitting the following data and documents covering the period January 2015 to December 2017, attached hereto and made integral parts hereof, as follows: FOLDER

Folder 1 Folder 2

Folder 3

Folder 4

Folder 5

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11. Considering the foregoing, it is respectfully prayed that Applicant’s calculations of over or under recoveries in the implementation of subject automatic cost adjustments and true-up mechanisms be confirmed and approved, and the cooperative be allowed to refund the over recoveries or collect the under recoveries, as the case maybe, to or from its customers.

ILOILO II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ILECO II), Applicant. x--------------------- x

Allowable Cost (PhP)

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Allowable Cost (PhP)

Actual Revenue (PhP)

(Over)/Under Recovery (PhP)

Generation Rate (GR)

2,288,721,058.57

2,291,901,423.43

(3,180,364.87)

Transmission Rate (TR)

355,782,439.07

356,629,235.96

(846,796.89)

S y s t e m L o s s R a t e 350,869,970.87 (SLR)

356,775,541.97

(5,905,571.10)

Discount (PhP)

Subsidy (PhP)

Lifeline Rate (LR)

(31,714,057.41)

34,147,084.37

(2,433,026.96)

Senior Citizen Rate

(198,424.04)

200,102.39

(1,678.36)

Net Results

(12,367,438.18)

Other reliefs, just and equitable in the premises are likewise prayed for. Pasig City, Metro Manila, March 5, 2018.

DECHAVEZ LERIOS-AMBOY AND EVANGELISTA LAW OFFICES Counsel for the Applicant Iloilo II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO II) Unit 2008 Tycoon Centre Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 Tel. Nos. 9101587; 6619357 Email: powerlawfi[email protected] By:

MAUD EISEL H. ANGEL Roll of Attorneys No. 68771 PTR No. 3897263, January 16, 2018, Pasig City IBP Lifetime No. 018968, February 14, 2018, Quezon City 1Pursuant to Office of the Court Administrator Circular No. 56-2015, hereunder are the MCLE Compliance Numbers of the undersigned Firm’s name partners, to wit: Partners

MCLE Compliance No.

Date of Issuance

Joseph Ferdinand M. Dechavez

V-0005240

Jan. 7, 2015

Ditas A. Lerios-Amboy

V-0016672

March 6, 2016

Nelson V. Evangelista

V-0008307

June 3, 2015

2Explanation (Re: MCLE Compliance) - Admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2017. Pursuant to Board Order No. 1, s. 2008 of the MCLE Governing Board, otherwise known as “Guidelines for MCLE Compliance of New Lawyers in view of Bar Matter No. 1922, S. 2008”, she is exempted from complying with the MCLE requirement.

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VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON FORUM-SHOPPING

Annex A

Summary of Over/Under Recoveries Computations for 2015 - 2017 (Per charge and yearly basis)

Annex B

Proposed Scheme of Refund/Collect using the Latest kWh Sales

Engr. Jose Redmond Eric S. Roquios, of legal age, Filipino and with office address at Iloilo II Electric Cooperative Inc. (ILECO II) Brgy. Cauayan, Pototan, Iloilo, after being sworn to according to law, depose and state that:

ANNEX MARKINGS

SUPPLIER AND TRANSMISSION DATA Annex C

Fully accomplished Supplier and Transmission Data Sheet for the year

Annex D

Power Bills from Suppliers (Power Bill, Proof of payment, Adjusted Bill/Debit or Credit Memo)

STATISTICAL DATA Annex E

Fully accomplished Statistical Data Sheet for the year

Annex F

Summary of Manifestation

Annex G

Report of Implemented Other Adjustments

Annex H

MFSR – Sections A and E

ACTUAL IMPLEMENTED RATES DATA Annex I

Fully accomplished Actual Implemented Rates Data Sheet for the year

Annex J

Fully accomplished Lifeline Discount Sheet for the year

Annex K

Fully accomplished Senior Citizen Discount Sheet for the year

Annex L

Consumer Bills per Customer Class (Non-Lifeliner)

Annex M

Consumer Bills per Lifeline Bracket (Lifeliner)

Annex N

Senior Citizen Consumer Bills

OTHER DOCUMENTS Annex O

Uniform Reportorial Requirements (URR) for the year

9. Additionally, Applicant is likewise submitting herewith the required electronic copies of the Application and supporting data and documents;

1.I am the General Manager of the Iloilo II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO II), duly authorized to represent the cooperative in filing the instant application, copy of the corresponding Board Resolution is attached hereto and made integral part hereof; 2.I caused the preparation and filing of the foregoing Application; have read the allegations contained therein, and certify that the same are true and correct based on my personal knowledge and on authentic records; 3.ILECO II has not heretofore commenced any other action or proceedings involving the same issues and parties before any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency; to the best of my knowledge no such action or proceeding is pending, and if I should learn that the same or similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending, I undertake to report such fact to this Honorable Commission, within five (5) days therefrom. Further, affiant sayeth naught. JOSE REDMOND ERIC S. ROQUIOS Affiant SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in Iloilo City, this 6th day of March 2018, by the affiant who exhibited to me his Professional Identification Card bearing no. 0001996.

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BACOLOD City – The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) is closely monitoring the ongoing measles outbreak in neighboring Negros Oriental. PHO head Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said that so far, there are no measles cases recorded in the province but they are observing the outbreak carefully, especially in the boundary between Mabinay, Negros Oriental and Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. Tumimbang also said they are review-

ing the coverage of anti-measles vaccines in the barangays close to the provincial border due to the possibility that the virus could cross over. Hospitals are also included in their monitoring and medical staffers are closely looking at their patients for rashes, which is one of the symptoms of the infection. Tumimbang said the PHO is presently mulling a “catch-up” immunization, adding that the Department of Health (DOH)Region 6 is now prepared. Earlier this week, the DOH in Negros

Oriental declared a measles outbreak in the province. Among the towns and cities affected by the outbreak are Bacong, Dumaguete City, Mabinay, San Jose, Santa Catalina, Siaton, and Valencia. But Negros Oriental PHO head Dr. Socrates Villamor said the number is “minimal” with only 21 cases recorded across the province. Villamor also believes the measles cases in the province may have been sparked by children who were not immunized or those with incomplete immunization.

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That promise was fulfilled only three years later. Many of the young men of the 71st Regiment died in Luzon, mostly in Bataan and more in the concentration camps in Capas, Tarlac. Others were later granted amnesty by the Japanese and sent home after a reeducation training. While some joined the Japanese Constabulary to act as local police and even as guides, many joined the guerrilla movement. This separation of the 71st has caused their almost total

eclipse. Few knew of these men and their role in the war were given less recognition as those who fought as guerrillas. Five years ago, I was a speaker in a history commemoration in New Jersey, and one thing I learned was their project, with a financial grant from the government - to record the recollections of the Filipino veterans there. I already had my interviews with those in Negros but these were interviews for my two-volume book, “Against the Rising Sun” about the war in Negros. Thus my focus was for a specific situation or incident and not the

life of a particular veteran. An example is the recollection of Lt. Jose Villacin during the war which was captured on tape and was published under the title “Ordeals of War”. Although I helped him, every word of it was his. I only annotated it. He is the father of Dr. Luciene Villacin who facilitated the recording and the publication. I am unaware of how many veterans are still alive. Considering the number of years since the war, they could be in their 90s with the physical infirmities of age. However, I believe many can still tell their stories

and with the modern recording facilities, this can easily be done by a grandchild or a student or anybody that the government or any interested institution, say the schools, can employ to record. The recording of their lives is important. We know many had died but of those who remained, there is time to capture their memories. But even if this is not possible anymore, I would be happy to know their names, rank and any other information about them. I will, certainly, check from the officials list so that the etching of their names in granite is authentic.

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The meddling of causeoriented and militant groups is also being taken into account, Gorero said. “We are also preparing on how to deal with influx of tourists and visitors, despite such order,” he added. Gorero said they have already tasked the recently-created Metro Boracay Task Force (MBTF) to address security concerns in Boracay. The new police unit has yet to be officially launched but its personnel are ready to do their duties in securing the island and Malay and the neighboring coastal towns of Ibajay, Nabas,

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CPO gets its data from the barangays through the Barangay Service Point Officers. Ramos attributed the decline to several factors, including the health and information dissemination programs of the city government through the partnership of CPO and City Health Office (CHO). Some of these programs are Healthy Young Ones, a class on health and development and Usapan Sessions that discusses pre-natal care and responsible parenthood for pregnant teens. CPO is also hastening its partnership with the Depart-

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the latter’s toddler daughter was left to the care of their grandmother who was living nearby. When they arrived at 7:30 p.m., the grandmother checked on Makoy’s room and saw him hanging from the ceiling. Delima said Makoy’s aunt described him as a sensitive boy.

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Boulder County – home to 320,000 residents but far from Colorado’s border. Trinidad’s shops sell $300 worth of marijuana for each of the 55,000 people living in the city and surrounding La Plata County. Colorado allows each retailer to sell up to 1 ounce of pot. In Trinidad, buyers riding in cars from out of state go from store to store buying an ounce at each stop. An ounce that costs $99 at a Colorado store sells up to $350 across the state like in Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming and other states. For a lone entrepreneur willing to break the law in other states, this business model is simple: travel, purchase, turnaround, markup and sell. In Colorado, the evil effects of marijuana legalization is now being felt: growing numbers of traffic fatalities involving drivers under the influence of pot, classrooms with stoned kids who can obtain marijuana like it is gum, more children rushed to the emergency room because of overdose on THC, general lowering of IQ among students, and other brain-related problems associated with young people consuming THC

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and Buruanga. “We have already established our positioning. There’s nothing to worry, as far as Boracay security is concerned,” Gorero assured. He said the MBTF would also be augmented by personnel from the Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO). The MBTF, which covers four police stations, was formed to guard Panay Island against terrorism. The task force will guard the shores of Malay, Nabas, Ibajay, and Buruanga towns. Gorero said coordination would be done with other government agencies like the Department of Tourism, De-

partment of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and local government units. On March 6 and 7, ranking policemen from the PNP national headquarters conducted “an on-site inspection in all commercial establishments having violations on environmental compliance and on-site inspection on environmental problems and the sanitary landfill of Boracay Island.” “This is also a strategic action of the PNP to evaluate the actual current situation of the island and to ensure the maintenance of peace and order,” a PNP statement said.

expertise. I would like to stress the UK and my Embassy are very active in developing some of these cutting edge areas of modern economies,” Pruce said during the Iloilo Trade and Investment Forum on March 8, 2018 at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. The two-day event is organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP). Pruce said there is great confidence amongst the British businesses in the economy of Iloilo which they described as “very dynamic and expanding.” He said the event is the biggest British trade delegation

ment of Education (DepEd) to put up Teen Centers in the city. The city also implements the U4U Teen Trail in public high schools to increase youth’s awareness on delaying sexual debut, preventing teen pregnancy and avoiding sexuallytransmitted infections. Meanwhile, a total of 744 young women (20-24 years old) who got pregnant in 2017. Majority of them are from Molo with 160 cases, Jaro with148, LaPaz with 108, Arevalo with 91, Mandurriao with 85, City Proper with 81, and Lapuz with 71. Presently, local government

units are expected to implement programs for teens in line with the Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP). According to the Commission on Population, the overall goal of the AHD Program is to contribute to the improvement and promotion of the total well-being of young Filipinos ages 10-14, 15-19, and 20-24 through sexual and reproductive health. Specifically, it aims to contribute to the reduction of the incidence of teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS among young people.

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“She could not think of any reason why he wanted to end his life. But the aunt claimed she cautioned Makoy against bringing his girlfriend to Igbaras,” Delima said. But last week, Makoy allegedly brought his girlfriend and they stayed there for a few days. Makoy did not leave any suicide note. Delima said they asked the

family to request for an autopsy but they declined. The Department of Health, t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e Wo r l d Health Organization, and Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, launched Hopeline, a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline. Hope-line may be reached at (02) 804-4637; 0917-5584673; and 2919 for Globe and TM subscribers.

in high doses. There is now strong pressure for the Attorney General to put a stop to this Obama era of marijuana legalization, because other states have the right NOT to suffer from a neighbor’s poor judgment. While Colorado enjoys a tax pot bonanza of $250 million annually, this may not last long. And with the pressure from neighboring states on the Attorney General, this may soon end. In the Philippines, there are also moves from wicked politicians to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, which even here in the US, there is no conclusive proof on such notion. We should learn from the Colorado experience and our politicians should be reminded of what George Barnard Shaw said: Hell is paved with good intentions, not bad ones”. In the wake of the Valentine’s Day school shooting at a Florida high school, the Board of Education District 38, Colorado Springs are considering ways that could deter such massacre from befalling its students. They start with a community discussion and dialogue to explore solutions for preventing a school shooting in D-38. Ideas that came up are: security needs to be more extensive, with armed security

personnel at every campus, not in favor of teachers to get a concealed carry permit in order to bring their weapon to school and many more. In my previous columns, I have castigated the NRA (National Rifle Association) as an instrument of promoting gun violence, but here in Colorado, I am part of that lonely voice in the wilderness. Majority are supportive of NRA and to quote one reader: “The NRA is merely a group of every day Americans who support their country and the Constitution. And the NRA as an organization has always advocated for common sense laws that align with our Constitution (background checks for one) and gun safety program. If an honest assessment is carried out regarding past and present policies, it will be found that NRA is not the problem. It is the solution”. There you go, never a mention of banning the AR-15 used in almost all the civilian massacres. This is Colorado, largely the home of the white conservative Americans where the gun is a way of life and part of its cultural heritage. Unless the gun portion of the massacre equation is addressed, we can only pray that no further shooting will happen in the future.

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school teacher. And he tells his students his life story for them to be inspired. To others who may have family issues that make them go astray, he tells them to be motivated by the hardships they are faced with instead of doing bad things. Anoche’s success and the other similar stories are proof enough that the children must be sent to rehabilitation for the youth and not be penalized as hardened criminals, said Gracele Nieva, a psychologist at The Good Shepherd Welcome House in Cebu City. She said “children are not little adults” and so they are not yet ripe to discern. “Scientific researches show that children and adolescents differ from adults in decision-making, propensity to engage in risky behavior, impulse control, identity development and overall maturity,” she told the participants. What makes the adolescents vulnerable, she said, is that “their brains are still under construction.” And they are still “psychosocially immature compared to adults” so the minimum age of criminal liability must be retained at 15 and the mechanisms set by the law like the putting up of rehabilitation centers for youth must be implemented. Meanwhile, Atty. Euvic Ferrer, Program Coordinator of the NGO Children’s Legal Bureau, Inc., said that the

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authenticity of the document dated February 27, 2018, but claimed it was not for public consumption. “There’s nothing to worry. Our intelligence section is taking every piece of information

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added. Gemarino said he has yet to receive initial feedbacks from incumbent officials and candidates on the proposal.

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Capiz PPO has 16; Iloilo City PO with 14; Iloilo PPO with 6; Guimaras PPO with 5; and Aklan PPO with 5. Meanwhile, Bacolod City topped the number of arrested

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with 37-37-83 GSB finish. Capiz is on fourth place with a 26-38-58 GSB haul; Guimaras finished fifth 8-16-52 GSB, while Antique had 6-27-41 GSB. All winners in this year’s

that the Embassy has taken to the Philippines outside Manila. He also assured that more follow-ups, visits and activities will be conducted in Iloilo. Meanwhile, BCCP chairperson Chris Nelson said that while they still cannot provide a definitive result of the trade mission, the event raised more awareness of Iloilo in the UK, especially the business sector. “It is about long term relationships. Business in general doesn’t happen in 24 hours. It’s building roots and expanding upon. And we intend to do that,” Nelson said. Nelson said they also support the plan of the Philippine government to encourage development outside Metro Manila.

The second day of the event is slated for site visits on selected universities in Iloilo City, agri-farm in the province, as well as the major business areas in the city. The site visits include the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex and Global Business Power Corp. facility in LaPaz, Iloilo City. Nelson said they are also looking at partnering with Iloilo in terms of ports development. “I met with Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. three weeks ago and he is looking at the possibility of port development which I think the UK could provide very key assistance. Port development in my experience is important in the whole country,” he said.

Juvenile Justice Welfare Act should be seen as “the justice system for children” as it covers the prevention stage up to rehabilitation and integration of the CICL to community. He argued the instead of going after the children, the police should go after the criminal syndicates who use these minors in their illegal deeds. “This is not just a criminal law enforcement issue. This is the issue of best interest of CICL. We have ratified the UN Convention on the rights of the Child. That should be fully adhered to and implemented.” Ferrer added that the 15 years old age of criminal liability set by the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, popularly known as Pangilinan Law having been authored by Sen. Francis Pangilinan, was arrived at through research on average age of discernment of Filipino children. Ferrer further said that programs aimed at answering the causes of children going astray like poverty, culture, community issues, and others must be solved. The government must also focus on high-risk group of children and there must be programs to prevent from them from re-offending. The CLB wants prevention programs for children below the minimum age of criminal responsibility, diversion programs to qualified children and comprehensive juvenile justice intervention programs by local government units. Dr. Neneth Q. Pador, Pro-

vincial Social Welfare and Development Office chief, said that “issue is discernment but it goes beyond that. Discernment is not just knowing but to act with knowledge. Positive and formative experiences must be had instead of putting them behind bars. The adults who coerce or influence children to do bad things instead must be the ones to be penalized.” Norma Chan Pongan, President of Core Philippines, Inc. which co-organized the event with CLB, said that “we are concerned with lowering of age to nine years old because they do not have cognitive reasonable faculty.” Apart from issuing a manifesto, which will be passed around schools and communities and will be submitted to legislators, the participants suggested moves to deal with youth issues based to their own experiences such as counseling, training among families of the students on family strengthening, seminar-workshop on responsible parenthood, conduct of seminars in barangays, capacitate teachers in handling CICL, maximize PTA and barangay officials to oversee children, and integrate symposium in Brigada Eskwela. Anoche said that one thing that should not be forgotten is to stop bullying in school and communities because “if you are bullied there is a tendency that you will bully others and that breeds bed ideas in the mind of the child.”

seriously and working on it,” Sangrines said Their assurance that no ISIS member has entered Iloilo City is backed up by reports from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA). “Still, we ask for vigilance and support from the public. Any

information they deemed would affect the peace and order situation should be timely reported to authorities,” Sangrines said. At the same time, the ICPO spokesman appealed to the public not to spread fake information that would only aggravate the matter.

Earlier, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) expressed its support for the proposal of the National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) to the Commission on

Elections (Comelec). DILG spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya said it will complement their campaign for ‘Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahang Barangay and SK officials.’

persona at 181 and Negros Occidental with 140. Iloilo City has 53; Iloilo province with 29; Capiz - 21: Antique - 16; Aklan PPO - 8; and Guimaras with 2. Gorero said that have not

waned on their campaign against illegal drugs and would still aggressively conduct Oplan Tokhang. “We are bent on slashing the number on our watch list by doing active anti-drug drive,” he added.

WVRAA Meet will banner the region in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur in April. “We started our training last week as we want to prepare our athletes well in the national games. We want to defend our place and with

the reinforcement of Negros, I think we are now stronger,” he added. In the 2017 Palarong Pambansa in San Jose Antique, WVRAA finished third behind champion National Capital Region (NCR) and Region 4-A (Calabarzon).

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Raptors edge Pistons in OT, first to clinch playoff spot FRED VanVleet made a jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining in overtime, allowing the Toronto Raptors to extend their winning streak to six games with a 121-119 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night (Mar 8, 2018 in PHL). The Raptors also became the first team to clinch a playoff spot with the victory. DeMar DeRozan poured in 42 points and set up the go-ahead shot for the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors. Kyle

Lowry posted 15 points, six rebounds, 15 assists and four steals, Norman Powell had 17 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Toronto. Blake Griffin’s 31 points led Detroit, which has dropped four straight and 10 of 12. Reggie Bullock contributed 21 points, Ish Smith and James Ennis added 14 points apiece and Andre Drummond had 10 points and 21 rebounds.

Raptors power forward Serge Ibaka was ejected in the second quarter for arguing with the officials. Neither side scored in overtime until Drummond was called for goaltending against Pascal Siakim with 2:01 left. Smith answered with a jumper but DeRozan responded with a three-point play. Griffin’s three with 36.8 seconds left tied it at 119-all. (Field Level Media via Reuters)

STUDENT-athletes from Iloilo who captured medals in the recent 2018 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet will receive cash incentives from the provincial government. According to Nicolas Valenzuela, sports coordinator of the Department of Education (DepEd) Iloilo, they allotted P800,000 for the incentives which was sourced from the Provincial School Board of the Iloilo provincial government. The gold medalists will receive P2,300 while silver and bronze finishers will get P1,500 and P600, respectively. Athletes belonging to team

Isuzu supports 2018 Philippine SuperLiga ISUZU Philippines Corporation (IPC) support sports anew through its recent contract signing with the 2018 Philippine SuperLiga (PSL). One of the premier volleyball leagues in the Philippines, PSL opens its 2018 GrandPrix Conference last February and will run till May 2018. The first volleyball club league in the country is recognized by both the Asian Volleyball Conferederation (AVF) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB); and is likewise sanctioned by the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (LVPI). Present during the memorandum of agreement signing were IPC Vice President for Sales Yasuhiko Oyama and PSL Board of Directors Ariel Paredes and Ginio Panganiban. “Since 2010, Isuzu has been an avid supporter of sports – staring with our Isuzu D-MAX Cycling team, we evolved and recently supported a local football club and a

Cebu-based triathlon team. The PSL has been around since 2013 and currently is the leading volleyball league outside the collegiate level – we are proud to be part of this year’s league,” Oyama said. “Our products, specially the D-MAX and the mu-X are ideal for sport enthusiasts since it can carry multiple passengers and has an ample space for their equipment,” he added. The Isuzu-PSL partnership will not only cover the 2018 PSL GrandPrix but also the succeeding conferences like the PSL All-Filipino Conference, Invitational Conference, and the muchawaited Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup. “We are very happy to have Isuzu as our partner this year. The brand has been actively supporting sports in the country and with their strong brand presence we will be able to further promote the league to different key cities this year,” Paredes said.

sports who bagged the gold medal in the regional meet will receive P1,500 each. The distribution of incentives started March 2 and Valenzula said they are hoping to complete it this week. On Mar 8, all WVRAA winners gathered for the ocular inspection of the National Screening Committee of the Palarong Pambansa. Iloilo topped the regional competition after collecting 165 gold, 122 silver, and 102 bronze medals. Negros Occidental settled for a second place finish with 127 gold, 122 silver, and 91 bronze medals. Aklan came in third place Ilonggo/p7

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Aboitiz Infra wants to Iloilo airport, 3 others ABOITIZ InfraCapital Inc. submitted on Wednesday a P148-billion unsolicited proposal to take over four regional airports from the government under a 35-year concession. In an emailed statement, the company said its proposal cover the upgrade, expansion, operation, and maintenance of the Iloilo International Airport, the BacolodSilay Airport, the Laguindingan Airport, and the New Bohol International Airport. “The first three are already operating above capacity and require urgent rehabilitation, while New Bohol is eyed to open the island further to the international tourism market as part of the national tourism strategy,” it said.

“The P148-billion multi-phased project aims to transform the facilities into worldclass airports every Filipino deserves and can be proud of,” the company noted. The four airports as well as the Davao Airport were previously planned as a public-private partnership (PPP) venture under the administration of former President Benigno Aquino III. However, the Department of Transportation scrapped the project last year and said the rehabilitation of the regional airports would instead be implemented via other modes. “Through this unsolicited proposal, we intend to support the government’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ program as we develop sus-

tainable airport facilities that reflect and support the tremendous economic and tourism potential of the Philippines’ regions and provinces,” Aboitiz InfraCapital president and CEO Sabin Aboitiz said. According to the company, it could start working on the airports in 2019, with the major upgrades and capacity expansions completed by 2021. That is if it gets original proponent status for the project. Aboitiz InfraCapital is part of the super consortium of seven of the biggest conglomerates in the country which submitted a P350-billion unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. (GMA News)

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Cebu Pacific holds P22 fare seat sale for 22nd anniversary BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific on Thursday midnight announced it is holding a P22 fare promo as it celebrates its 22nd anniversary. On its official Facebook page, the Gokongwei-led airline said the seat sale is offered for all domestic and international routes, except for Basco, Batanes and Melbourne, Australia. The P22 base fare promo, offered up to March 9 or until seats last, is exclusive of fuel surcharge, taxes, and other fees. The promotion covers travels from Nov. 1, 2018 to March 30, 2019. Flights to Siargao from Dec. 16, 2018 to March 30, 2019 are not included. One-way fares for domestic flights can be booked for as low as P448.64 while international flights are available for as low as P822. Promo fares have limited availability and are non-refundable but rebookable subject to the following rebooking fees: P1,500 (domestic), P2,300 (short haul) and P2,800 (long haul) plus fare difference. (ABS-CBN News)

Employment improves, NEDA welcomes employment growth, underemployment targets better work for agri sector, youth intensifies THE Philippine labor market has im- productive sectors of the economy and generate more quality jobs,” the secretary MORE Filipinos were employed in January, but there were also more individuals who considered themselves as underemployed, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday. The employment rate improved to 94.7 percent in January from 93.4 percent a year earlier, data released by the PSA showed. Employed persons are classified as either full-time workers or those working at least 40 hours a week, while part-time workers are those who work less than 40 hours. Rene Ofreneo, director of the Center for Labor Justice of the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations, said there might have been a spillover effect from the employment conditions during the Christmas season. “The economy is growing so natural increase ‘yan. Tsaka, on top of that, you have the effect of November, December, and January—Christmas and New Year season,” Ofreneo told GMA News Online. There may have been addi-

tional employment opportunities on account of the government’s infrastructure spending program. “Karamihan kasi ng mga government projects and processing nadedelay, usually towards the end of the year nagte-take off,” he said. Out of the total employed individuals in January, 64.8 percent were full-time workers while 34.2 percent were part-time workers. The bulk or 55.9 percent of the total employment were in the services sector, mainly in wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. The agriculture sector accounted for 26.0 percent, and the industry sector for 18.1 percent. The unemployment rate of 5.3 percent last January was also an improvement from 6.6 percent in January 2017. The PSA data, however, showed an increase in underemployment which expanded to 18.0 percent from 16.3 percent in the same comparable period. Employment/pB6

proved due to sustained economic growth, but there is still room to improve in generating better employment opportunities to help productive sectors and the youth, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said Tuesday. Results of the January 2018 Labor Force Survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the country’s employment rate has improved to 94.7 percent in January from 93.4 percent a year earlier. In a release, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said the results indicate that more Filipinos are encouraged to join and re-join the labor force, and that more people are being employed. “This signals that the economy is responding positively to the economic reforms and programs that the government has been laying down,” said Pernia. “But despite these encouraging numbers, the government must continue to raise investments and improve productivity, which in turn, will help boost the

encourage the generation of higher quality employment opportunities,” he added. Compared to the services sector which remained top contributor by making up 55.9 percent of total Philippine employment, the agriculture sector only accounted for 26.0 percent while the industry sector embodied 18.1 percent. NEDA emphasized the need to help the labor force in the agriculture sector out of low-productivity jobs. To facilitate this, Pernia proposed shifting rice farmers to high-value crops, promoting crop diversification, accelerating development of local infrastructure, and training farmers in technological advancements. Meanwhile, NEDA said the increase in employment in construction and manufacturing led the industry sector to expand by 10.5 percentage points since last year. “More jobs are expected to be created during the country’s infrastructure build up which will not only ease traffic and promote regional development but also

said. Aside from additional employment opportunities on account of the government’s infrastructure spending program, the PSA said the growth in the employment rate could also be attributed to a spillover effect from the employment conditions during the Christmas season. Furthermore, in spite of more Filipinos being employed, the underemployement rate intensified to 18.0 percent from 16.3 percent in the same comparable period. According to the PSA, the “underemployed” are employed persons who express the 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.

YOUTH The PSA survey showed an improvement in the unemployment rate, which dipped to 5.3 percent last January from 6.6 percent in January 2017. NEDA/pB6

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PCC working with DICT to free third telco from antitrust review THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Wednesday said it is now working closely with relevant government agencies so that the third telecommunications firm will not have to undergo an antitrust review. In a press conference in Pasig City, PCC Commissioner Johannes Bernabe said the PCC and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is working to ensure that the terms of reference (TOR) for the third telco player would reinforce competition in the telecom industry. On that basis, the third telco player will no longer have to undergo a review by the antitrust watchdog. A review by the PCC usually takes 90 days— 60 days for the first phase, and 30 days for a second phase if warranted by results of the 60day assessment. “If we see that those requirements are complied with, then we don’t need to look at the winning bidder or review the consortium post-award,” Bernabe said. “Hindi siya exception, pero parang alternative method of review,” he said. Under the Philippine Com-

petition Act (PCA), the PCC is mandated to review all business transactions valued at P1 billion and above to ensure no anti-competitive behavior would come out of the deal. The amount has been raised to P2 billion starting March 20. Most of the companies interested in making a bid for the third telco role are local companies currently in merger talks with foreign telcos. Instead of a review which could take up to 90 days, Bernabe said the PCC is coordinating with the DICT to include competitive provisions in the TOR. “For instance, DICT already has one item there ... ‘Participants cannot be related parties to a dominant player in the telecoms market’—the dominant player being someone who has at least 40 percent of the market share,” he said. The draft terms of reference also mandated the third player not to sell its shares or its assets to incumbent players. “From our end, we see that as one of the elements which would ensure that competition would not be reduced or hampered,” Bernabe said. (GMA News)

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SP extends deadline for payment of balance for RPT, SEF tax to April 30 THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo approved a resolution extending the deadline for payment of the balance for Real Property Tax (RPT) and the additional Special Education Fund (SEF) Tax to April 30, 2018 for purposes of availing the 20 percent discount in the total tax due for Calendar Year 2018. The extension was embodied in Resolution No. 2018-111 sponsored by Third District Board Member Lorenz R. Defensor which was unanimously passed during the SP regular session on February 20, 2018. The resolution cited that for reasons

beyond the control of the provincial government, the encoding of the new assessment data, and the issuance of the new Tax Declarations and Notices of Assessments based on the new Schedule of Market Values in certain municipalities have not yet been completed. However, a lot of taxpayers availed of the 20% discount by paying their real property taxes and SEF tax in advance on or before December 31, 2017 wherein the computation of the basic realty taxes and SEF taxes was based on the previous Schedule of Market Values per Provincial Ordinance No. 2002-045.

This means that taxpayers who were able to pay in advance and availed the 20% discount still have a balance of tax to be paid once they receive their new Tax Declarations and Notices of Assessments. The resolution also stated that taxpayers who paid their RPT tax in advance in order to avail of the 20% but fail to pay on or before April 30, 2018 of the balance of their tax due, if any, based on their new Tax Declarations and New Notice Assessment, will only be granted a 10% discount for their 2018 Real Property Tax. (Capitol News)

PHL foreign PCC expects 33% drop in M&A notifications on higher threshold reserves THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) expects a 33-percent drop in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) that require antitrust scrutiny since the commission doubled the threshold for notifications to P2 billion from P1 billion. “Assuming the same profile of M&A this year, the commission expects a 33-percent reduction in the intake of notifications,” PCC chief Arsenio Balisacan said in a press conference in Pasig City. On Monday, the PCC announced an increase in the notification threshold. The changes takes effect on March 20, and will be adjusted based on estimates of the nominal gross domestic product (GDP) starting March 2019. Balisacan noted the transactions to be re-

moved from the mandated review would be less likely to have any impact on business competition in the country. “Those that will be eliminated are the ones that are less likely to have any harm on the market because of their size,” he said. The commission is actively monitoring the market to ensure that transactions below the P2billion threshold would not lead to anti-competitive practices. “In cases na mga ganon, we have naman motu proprio power. We can do a motu proprio on those cases,” he said. This means the commission can review transactions on its own, despite the absence of a notification regarding any M&A deal. (GMA News) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office PROVINCE: ILOILO MUNICIPALITY : BADIANGAN

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication require and pursuant to OCRG Memoramdum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that NELYN ACOPIO NOBLEZA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in Date of Birth (Month) from 6/23/1973 to July 23, 1973 in the certificate of live birth of NELYN ORTIGAS ACOPIO at Badiangan, Iloilo and whose parents are Silverio Celes Acopio and Irene Gaje Ortigas. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this Office. (sgd.)EDWIN C. ORIEMO Municipal Civil Registrar

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THE country’s foreign reserves shrunk in February on the back of outflows from the central bank’s foreign exchange operations, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Wednesday. Data released by the BSP showed the gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $80.618 billion as of endFebruary, narrower by $606 million from $81.224 billion as of end-January. BSP Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. attributed the present level of foreign reserves to “outflows arising from the foreign exchange operations of the BSP, payments made by the national government on its maturing obligations as well as revaluation adjustments on the BSP’s gold holdings resulting from a decrease in price of PHL/pB6

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T’S ALWAYS exciting during sale events but having to work your way to get the best discounts is a little tricky since expectedly, a lot of people will flock the mall and buy their favorite items just as you do. Having a list of the sales items ahead of time and having some kind of a plan can save you a lot of time and effort during the sale day itself. As SM City Iloilo holds its 3-Day Sale this March 16-18, 2018, you might as well arm yourself with helpful tips on how to get the most of your bargain shopping to get the best deals on top of the up to 70% discount on selected items and more. Familiarize yourself with prices. If you want to be able to find bargains, you should be able to recognize a good deal. Therefore, before you go out shopping for an item, spend some time learning the usual retail prices so you know that you are really getting the best discount. Bargain hunt online. Browse the website or social media site of your favorite store online if they have and look for updates about their sale offers. It will also be a helpful tool since you can inquire about other deals available. Check Sale Advertisements. In local newspapers, ads are usually placed 1 to 2 weeks ahead or during the sale week, to give you a sneak pick of the offerings. These may contain food offers and other products. For example, SM Foodcourt and SM Foodhall tenant offers freebies and discounts that

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will let you enjoy your food experience while having a break from shopping. Be on the lookout for special discounts. Many people don’t realize how many specialized discounts stores offer. You may be surprised to find more treats aside from what you are used to. Follow your favorite stores on social media. Stores often post about upcoming sales and discounts on social media accounts. Following a variety of your favorite stores on Facebook can help you spot sales early on. SM City Iloilo has an official Facebook page you can look up for updates. Looking up in FB can also give you valuable information about being first to shop or how to reserve your items. Or better yet, what additional discounts you can get like a 10 percent additional in the first 2 hours and privileges of having an SM Advantage Card. Learn sale periods. If possible, it’s best to learn the specific sales cycles for your favorite stores or mall. Like for SM City Iloilo, the 3 Day Sale is scheduled every March and September of each year. This way, you can plan to shop during times when you’ll find the most discounts. And of course have time to save up for that item you’ve been wanting to buy. For more info, you can visit the official facebook page of SM City Iloilo or call the marketing department 3209609 local 16.

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MA News Pillar Jessica Soho marks another milestone in Philippine broadcast history, this time around becoming the very first Filipino news anchor to become a finalist at the prestigious New York Festivals Television & Film Awards. Soho is shortlisted in the Best News Anchor category for GMA News TV’s flagship newscast State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (SONA). Soho holds the distinction of being the country’s most awarded broadcast journalist with nearly 300 local awards and more than 30 international awards to date. She is also the first Filipina recipient of the highly acclaimed George Foster Peabody Award for her documentaries on the illegal trade of kidneys and the harrowing plight of Filipino boxers. She is a 7-time recipient of the “Most Trusted News Presenter” award of Reader’s Digest Asia. Known for giving depth and context to news headlines, State of the Nation with Jessica Soho remains one of the most trusted news programs on Philippine television today. Over the years, SONA’s credibility in handling interviews has already caught the attention of foreign and local newsmakers. In 2013, Soho was the only media professional invited by the United Nations (UN) for a one-on-one interview with then UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon during his visit to

the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda. SONA won a Silver Screen Award at the 2013 U.S. International Film and Video Festival (USIFVF) for its special coverage of the 2012 monsoon rains. A year before that, the evening newscast took home the Certificate for Creative Excellence from the same award-giving body for its episode on the outcome of Typhoon Sendong. In 2013, GMA Network’s coverage of Super Typhoon Yolanda—including that of SONA—won the prestigious George Foster Peabody Awards. The said award is considered as the Oscars of broadcast and electronic journalism. Soho also hosts the top-rating magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho and is the chief correspondent/ host of the investigative news magazine program Brigada. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho remains as the most-watched show on its time block, and at the same time is always one of the trending topics in the Philippines every Sunday night. Recent data gathered by the industry’s most-trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement showed that KMJS was the most watched GMA program nationwide for the whole month of February. In documentary program Brigada, on the other hand, Soho leads the next generation of “Brigada” reporters as they discuss relevant stories and issues. A member of the GMA family throughout her career, Soho started as a news reporter covering the military and defense beats. In 1991, her report on the hostage crisis in Cagayan Valley in northern Philippines earned a Bronze Award in the New York Film and Television Festival. She served as First Vice President for News Programs of GMA Network until 2014.

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from p.B1 The Socioeconomic Planning Secretary expressed confidence that the country could bring down underemployment, particularly among the youth, later in the year. Citing PSA data, NEDA said underemployment among the youth at 12.5 percent in 2018 was at its lowest recorded rate for January since 2009. It added that the rate of “inactive youth” or those who are neither studying nor employed also declined to 18.8 percent. “If we are to sustain this trend for the rest of the year, we can achieve the PDP target of lowering youth unemployment to 19.5–21.5 percent for 2018,” Pernia said. “It is important that we continue to push for the full implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law to enable more women to participate in the labor force,” he added. The secretary added that legal and regulatory framework could be implemented to come up with part-time work, especially in low-paying jobs. “This will especially benefit school dropouts so they can study or be trained further and get themselves into higher paying jobs in the future,” Pernia said. (GMA News)

from p.B1 “By definition, employed persons who express the 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 are considered underemployed,” the statistics office noted. Employees are looking for better employment opportunities and higher pay, Ofroneo said. “Marami pa rin talaga naman ang feeling inadequate in terms of wages, in terms of support, in terms of expectations,” he said. (GMA News)

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attend or take part in cultural and creative activities) are a new lucrative market segment for Iloilo. Recognized as an active cultural town, Alimodian is not only beneficial from a tourism perspective. An active cultural scene also contributes to liveability and makes it an attractive place to live, visit and invest. Capitalising on the complementary nature of the tourism and cultural offers of this town, the

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celebration is aimed at producing genuine and tangible returns to its local tourism economy and to its local cultural organization. The festivity also aims to encourage visitors to stay longer and discover further cultural and natural landscape experiences. Alimodian is a beautiful and quiet town packed with great natural and historical attractions. It features amazing sites, views and landscapes that are surprisingly diverse, with remote upland

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barangays, rice paddies, tumbling waterfalls and vegetable plantations. Alimodian is a third class municipality belonging to the Second Congressional District of the Province of Iloilo. Situated 24.6 kilometers away from the city on the south central portion of the province, the town is bounded on the north by the province of Antique; on the east by the towns of Maasin and Cabatuan, Iloilo; on the south by San Miguel, Iloilo

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KC Concepcion has finally broken her silence amid rumors suggesting she and former Azkals team captain Aly Borromeo have called it quits. Speaking exclusively to ABS-CBN News’ Marie Lozano, Concepcion said they are currently trying to figure out what works best for them individually, and what that means to their relationship. “We really both are very independent and I think that we will always have that connection where he knows I am there for him and I also know that he’s always going to be there for me,” she said. “But right now, ever since the -ber months, it’s just been really crazy with soccer, with football, and his career, and then I am also launching a jewelry line and I also have all these things happening. It’s almost like we are two independent people that are choosing to just prioritize right now. I think when the right time comes, then we can really prioritize the relationship.” Concepcion said taking a shot with Borromeo for two years was important for her, but she also noted that there are some things out of their control. Although they still talk all the time, Concepcion said she’s “giving him that space and he’s giving me my space.” “The good thing with Aly is that it doesn’t really get so dramatic. His mental space, his mind is really with sports and his career right now. I know that he needs that to be able to be a really good partner to have. You have to feel complete on your own to be able to be complete in a relationship,” she said. (ABS-CBN News)

You have trouble deciding because you do not see one side of a question without also seeing the other. Don’t push a decision today. Roasting marshmallows, making taffy, baking chocolate chip cookies or other family sharing of food and fun are in focus today. You are sensitive, empathic, and intuitive today. You take things deeply to heart. Help others, but not to the point of self-sacrifice. Today you feel torn: you want company and yet you don’t. Relax and find a happy medium between solitude and sharing.

and on the west by Leon, Iloilo. Its land area measures 14,480 hectares, politically subdivided by 51 barangays. It celebrates its annual municipal fiesta in honor of its patron, Sto. Tomas de Villanueva, every September 22nd. Market days are Tuesdays and Fridays. To get to Alimodian, one can take a jeepney or van at the Jaro Public Market. For more information, please contact Mary Sol Amarillo at 09205674507.

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Town, ZSL sign pact on eco-tourism park

THE Zoological Society of London (ZSL)Philippines and the Local Government Unit of Leganes signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the creation and implementation of the Katunggan Eco-park Tourism Development Plan last February 21, 2018 at the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Session Hall in Leganes, Iloilo. The ZSL, a charitable institution founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for science and applied conservation. Its mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realized by carrying out fixed conservation and researched in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness raising at two zoos, ZSL London

Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action. Katunggan Eco- park is a 15-hectare abandoned, underutilized unproductive (AUU) municipal-owned fishpond located at Brgy. Gua-an and Nabitasan, Leganes. It was successfully reverted to a healthy mangrove ecosystem through active monitoring and surveillance in partnership with ZSL way back in 2009. It served as breeding and nursery ground for a number of marine life including shrimps, crab, and different fish species. A learning site for students, researchers, and scientists and for nature lovers, it is the best place to commune with nature, bird watching and meditation.

Resolution No. 2017-053 authorized Mayor Adolfo Jaen to sign the MOA for the LGU. Godofredo Villapando, country manager of ZSL-Philippines, represented the society. The signing was witnessed by Leganes SB members Vicente P. Jaen II and Judith S. Jimeno and Dr. Heather Koldewey, Head of Global Conservation Programme International Marine and Freshwater Programme Manager; and Dr. Jurgenne H. Primavera, Chief Mangrove Scientific Advisor, for ZSL. Also present during the signing were Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Wilson A. Batislaon, Municipal Tourism Officer Jerry Anas and ZSL Project Manager Rona Joy Loma.

DSWD-6, other agencies work on holistic approach for OFW family THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-6 Field Office along with various agencies are working out on a holistic approach in responding to a case of slain OFW Joana Demafelis from Sara, Iloilo. “We are working for a more sustainable response. We have already conducted post trauma debriefing to the family,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director. Geamala met with other National Government Agencies (NGAs) prior to the arrival of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in February to visit Demafelis’ wake. During the President’s visit, a total of P500,000 worth of livelihood and educational assistance was provided to the family. The President handed it himself to the family. Agencies present were the DOH, DILG, OWWA, CHED, Dep Ed, DOLE, PNP, among others. “We now have a social case study of the family which could be used to further legal remedies for the victim,” said Geamala. Geamala said that the family is receiving continuous assistance through Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and Social Pension. The agency also provided burial assistance. (May R. Castillo)

JAIL DORM 101 Grade 11 students of St. Paul University-Iloilo listen to Senior Inspector Maricon Tulayan, deputy warden for administration of Iloilo City District Male Dorm in Brgy. Ungka, Jaro district, on the humane treatment of detainees. The jail briefing tour is in connection with their Humanities subject. (J. Britanico/BJMPVICRS)

A Farmer and his farm school By Ancel Marie B. Mondia

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reberto Jucaban, the 2017 Regional Gawad Saka Outstanding Integrated Farmer of Western Visayas, continues to train farmers on ricebased integrated farming system at the Pagsanga-an Farm School established in 2013 and located at Barangay Pagsanga-an, Pavia, Iloilo. As one of the learning sites of the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center VI, his farm school has many components such as rain shelter, fishpond, rice and vegetable production area. Jucaban was exposed to rice production trainings, seminars, and expository tours sponsored by the Department of Agriculture which made him a farmer leader, farmer technician, and agricultural trainer. Using Palay Check System, Jucaban converted his farm to a learning center where farmers from different municipalities and provinces learn about rice technologies, rice varieties, and rice farm integration. Because of initiative and diligence, Jucaban through his farm school has become an inspiration to farmers.

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Junior, Senior students join oratorical, poster tilts SIX SENIOR high and seventeen junior high school students showed their creativity in oratorical and poster making contest during the annual Civil Registration Month (CRM) culminating activity spearheaded by the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA)–Guimaras in partnership with the five Municipal Civil Registrars of the province. Yna Heartzel Gelagao, a senior high of Nueva Valencia National High School outranked other contestants in the oratorical contest with her piece entitled “Act of CRVS.” “She dreamt to be a teacher, she strived for excellence and graduated as Magna Cum Laude in a prestigious University. But she was not able take the Licensure Examination for Teachers. She was an achiever in most of her endeavor but she was not able to materialize her ultimate dream because SHE is a HE in her Birth Certificate,” she expressed excellently as she delivered in front of the judges and audience. Next up was Allester John Gallarda from Jordan National High School, who distinctively delivered a piece entitled “Sa mga dahoon ng Talaan”. “Anong pakay ng marunong? Anong nais ng mayaman? Anong layunin ng bayani’t anong hanap ng matapang? Sa iisang talaan tayong lahat ay makikinabang,” Gallarda posed the questions before he finally ended up his piece. Third-place Kyle Sumagaysay, a senior high at Supang National High School, had an impressive gist of his own. “Sa akin pong pananaw ay ang temang ‘#napapanahongCRVS’ ay ang unang hakbang sa pagkaroon ng mabilis at madaling pagkuha ng impormasyon. At lalo pang mapalawak ang saklaw ng kanilang Gawain dahil sa pagiging modern ng ating CRVS” he pointed out. His speech ended with a great reflection on how the year’s theme really meant to him. “May kasabihan lahat nang malaking bagay ay nagsisimula sa maliit na bagay. Hindi man malaki ang kontribusyon sa ngayon ngunit makikita natin ang epekto nito sa darating na panahon,” he stated. Moreover, in poster making contest, Henry Nopuelo and Gina Valencia from Getulio National High School outshined from other participating schools. John Chino Cudo from Jordan NHS and Kathleen Gimeno & Rosemarie Sagre from Supang NHS got the second and third place, respectively. The six senior students who joined the oratorical were from Agsanayan, Calaya, Getulio, Jordan, Nueva Valencia, and Supang, National High School while the 10 junior students who participated in poster-making were from Agsanayan, Buenavista, Calaya, Getulio, Jordan, Nueva Valencia, Remedios E. Vilches, Salvacion, Simeon J. Jabasa, and Supang National High School. They expounded this year’s theme “#napapanahongCRVS” through speeches and artworks. The top three awardees and non-awardees in each category received cash, consolation prizes, and certificates of participation.

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Mitsubishi Motors PHL officially launches the all–new XPANDER

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FTER the phenomenal release of the all-new Mitsubishi XPANDER in Indonesia just last year, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is pleased to officially unveil this highly anticipated all-new cross multi-purpose, sport utility vehicle in the country. This newest addition to MMPC’s extensive product line-up reflects Mitsubishi Motors’ ambition to expand customer’s motoring experience to make it more fulfilling and pleasurable. The Philippines is the second country to launch the all-new Mitsubishi XPANDER after its world premiere at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show in Jakarta, Indonesia last August 2017. The all-new Mitsubishi XPANDER which perfectly suits the most versatile lifestyle of every Filipino will be offered in four (4) variants starting off with the GLX Manual Transmission (MT), GLX Plus Automatic Transmission (AT), GLS AT and top of the line GLS Sport AT. This allnew model is produced at Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s (MMC) new factory in Bekasi Prefecture, Indonesia.

Exterior The overall exterior communicates an adventurous and futuristic style. It flaunts Mitsubishi Motors’ DYNAMIC SHIELD design concept with a luxurious front grille, which will be available in chrome with clear smoke coating for GLS Sport and GLS variants and gloss black for GLX Plus and GLX variants. The new model was given an advanced look as it features a LED position lamps arranged in a crystal-like blocks and a unique headlight design with a lamp layout that improves visibility for both pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

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This unique lamp layout also prevents the blinding effects of headlight glare. It also flaunts a distinctive L-shaped LED Tail Lamps with the rear combination lamps extending onto the tailgate which is a first for this class. To give the model a touch of sportiness, the all-new XPANDER is equipped with 15-inch Alloy Wheels for GLX variant and 16-inch Two-Tone Alloy for GLX Plus, GLS and GLS Sport variants.

Interior and Convenience MMC Corporate Vice President for Design, Tsunehiro Kunimoto expressed that the XPANDER’s design was a product of putting together customers’ thoughts, needs and desires. The XPANDER offers a dynamic and highly functional interior features. The 4,475 mm long overall length of the  XPANDER  blends a stylish and roomy character lines with tough and dynamic SUV looks. A classleading interior length 2,840mm provides a comfortable space for maximum of seven adults. It also features a layout that lets passengers enter and exit the vehicle with ease. Access to third row seats is also made easier with the tumbling system for folding the second row seats. For an even more comfortable ride, the armrest in second row is a part of seat back which can be utilized as a large armrest to accommodate two passengers’ elbows or center space which can be used to load long items. The XPANDER provides not only comfortable seating position for passengers, but also excellent visibility and comfort for the driver. With its high 205mm ground clearance which results in a high seating position, the body is optimized for clear visibility

with reduced blind spots. The front windshield with ample vertical and horizontal spacing also provides clearer forward visibility. The XPANDER’s front pillars are positioned wider to provide more visibility while the side mirrors ensures a clearer rear view. For luggage capacity, the XPANDER is the only vehicle in its class that has a flat luggage floor without bumps and gaps. Its maximum cargo capacity is 1,630 liters when both the second and third row seats are folded. The seats can be arranged in various combinations to accommodate different type of cargo. For normal luggage space, it has enough space to hold four gallon bottles even when passengers are seating on the third row seats. For a more enjoyable drive the XPANDER is equipped with a *2-DIN 7-inch capacitive touchscreen which has *GPS Navigation System, MP3 player / Tuner with Auxiliaryin, USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and Easy Link feature. The steering wheel is also equipped with Audio Remote Switch and Cruise Control for easier control during driving. Aside from outstanding interior roominess and comfort, XPANDER also offers superior convenience to its passengers by providing several storages / pockets for valuables and various small items. 12V power outlets are also readily available for first, second and third row passengers for more convenient trips.

Engine and Performance The all-new XPANDER is equipped with a 1.5L 4A91 MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control System) DOHC 16-Valve engine which gives a maximum output of 105PS / 6,000rpm

and maximum torque of 141N-m / 4,000rpm. The 4A91 engine enables the XPANDER to have less vibration and less noise for smooth and quiet driving performance. Its engine capacity has good balance between performance and fuel consumption which makes it an ideal vehicle for the Philippine market. The XPANDER is made to be fuel efficient without compromising its performance.

Safety Safety will never be compromised as the XPANDER features Mitsubishi Motors’ proprietary RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body which is reinforced to absorb the impact of a collision. It is also equipped with ABS (Anti-locking Braking System) to help keep the driver in control of the vehicle when braking on slippery surfaces. When the driver brakes hard or activates ABS, the ESS (the Emergency Stop Signal System) activates and automatically flashes the hazard

lamps to warn the drivers behind to help prevent rear end collision. The top of the line GLS Sport variant is also equipped with Hill Start Assist and Active Stability Control. The Hill Start Assist feature automatically maintains the brakes to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when driving on a steep slope. Meanwhile, the Active Stability Control automatically apply brakes and suppress the engine output at the same time in order to stabilize the vehicle during sudden maneuver on slippery surface conditions. Provided with these top-of-class safety features, XPANDER gained a four-star safety rating in the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP). Visit your nearest Mitsubishi Motors outlet to know more about the all-new XPANDER or check out  xpander.mmpc.ph  to get vehicle information and updates. (*Available for GLX Plus, GLS and GLS Sport variants only)

SEMANA SANG ALIMODIAN: Crackling with Color, Energy and Culture Text and photos by Bombette G. Marin

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LIMODIAN, Iloilo is ideal for history enthusiasts and culture admirers who want to learn how the province was defined and shaped. And the most opportune time to do it is during the Semana sang Alimodian on March 10-17, 2018. Themed “Selebrasyon kang kasaysayan, sinadya, arte, tradisyon kag kultura nga Alimodianon,” the highlight of the festivity is the launching of the 1st Himud-os Festival with its Hubon or Tribe competition on March 10 (Saturday) at 8 a.m. March 10 (Saturday) will open with a Diana at 4 a.m., Mass at 6 a.m., Parade at 7:30 a.m. and the Opening Program featuring the Hubon Competition and the AgriLivelihood Fair at 8:30 a.m.; March 11 (Sunday) Alimodianon Run Against Illegal Drugs at 5 a.m., Mayor Alonsabe Basketball Friendship Game with University of San Agustin Varsity Team at 2 p.m and the Gawad Capt. Agustin Magtanong Awards

Night at 7 p.m.; March 12 (Monday) Launching of Barangay PESO and Info Drive on OFW Rights and Privileges alongside Training/ Seminar on Community Based DRRM, Fire Prevention, Health Emergency and Environmental Management on at SB Session Hall at 9 am – 3p.m.; March 13 (Tuesday) Saging Food Showcase on the 2nd Level of Municipal Hall at 8 a.m., Cultural Show at 3 p.m.; March 14 (Wednesday) People’s Day at 1 p.m., Talent Night at 7 p.m.; March 15 (Thursday) Farmers Day at 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; March 16 (Friday) Legal Literacy Program at SB Session Hall at 9 a.m., Volunteers Forum at 1 p.m., and Bulak kang Alimodian at 6 p.m.; March 17 (Saturday) Laro ng Bayan at ANCHS 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., State of the Town Address by Mayor Alonsabe and Closing / Awarding Ceremony at 6 p.m. Tourism is a strong economic driver for Alimodian and cultural tourists (those whose primary reason is to visit or SEMANA/pB6