GGDC execs thank Guiao for support to AeroPark. Porac execs praise students for great show at Binulu fest. Remains of Pampango OFW arrive from Macau

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1 VOLUME IV NO. 108 NOVEMBER 18, 2015 WEDNESDAY TREASURED TRADITION. Porac Mayor Carling De La Cruz (L) and Vice Mayor Dexter David (3rd from L) lead the ceremonial cooking of rice during the 10th Binulu Festival on November 16. Joining them are municipal councilors. Other photo shows Porac students giving it their best shot during the 10th Binulu Festival street dance. --Ric Gonzales and Paolo Gonzales GGDC execs thank Guiao for support to AeroPark BY Marna Dagumboy -del Rosario CLARK FREEPORT Global Gateway Development Corporation (GGDC) officials expressed gratitude to 1st District Rep. Joseller Yeng Guiao and members of the Congressional transportation committee for the realization of their project, one of which is the $150,000-Aeropark Campus here. ggdc execs...page 7 Porac execs praise students for great show at Binulu fest Remains of Pampango OFW arrive from Macau By Marna Dagumboy -del Rosario PORAC, Pampanga Local officials led by Mayor Carling De La Cruz and Vice Mayor Dexter David praised students and Aetas who performed during the 10th Binulu Festival on November 16. Not just I but many, including town officials, noticed the passion and dedication of the students and Aetas when they joined and performed at the street dance and showdown, said De La Cruz in the dialect. These people inspire us to do our best as public officials all the time. Students from seven high schools and from the Don Honorio Ventura Technical State University (DHTVSU) extension school here joined the festival witnessed by thousands. The Aetas were in three groups. It could be recalled that De La Cruz, David and then 2nd District binulu fest...page 7 OFW CONCERN. Eliza Rey Munoz-Yap of the Pampanga Action Center for OFW Concerns (PACOC) poses with (from R to L) Karren Banaag, common-law wife of OFW Marvin Bautista; Carmelita Bautista, mother; Rona Vargas, legal wife; and officers of OWWA, POLO and DFA. Inset photo shows the Kapampangan OFW. -- PACOC photos by GENARO MACALINAO AND ELAINE MERCADO CITY OF SAN FERNANDO The remains of a 30-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker from San Simon town, who reportedly leaped to death from a bridge linking Macau Center building and Taipa in Macau, had arrived in the country to be reunited with his family, according to the Pampanga Action Center for OFW Concerns (PACOC). Marvin Dizon Bautista, of Barangay Santa Monica, San Simon, worked at Oceanus Casino before his death. His remains arrived via Cebu Pacific at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 11 p.m. last night. Bautista s body was recovered by Macao police a ofw arrive...page 7

2 2NEWSHeadline Gitnang Luzon NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Bataan bishop describes Paris terror attack a tragedy for mankind BALANGA CITY, BATAAN The Bataan bishop described the terror attack in Paris that killed over a hundred people and injured many as a tragedy not only for the famed city of France but to mankind. What had happened was saddening. There, you can 9 suspects busted in separate drug stings By Froilan E. Magtoto CAMP OLIVAS Nine suspected drug dealers were arrested on Sunday and Monday in separate antiillegal drug operations in Pampanga and Bulacan, reports Chief Supt. Rudy Lacadin, Central Luzon Police Regional Office (PRO 3) director, identified the arrested suspect in Calumpit, Bulacan as Esmundo Lapuz, 34, of Barangay Corazon, Calumpit. Lapuz, apprehended in a drug sting, yielded a plastic sachet containing shabu. In Bustos also in Bulacan, arrested were livein partners Michael Reyes and Maryjane Paraon, both residents of Barangay Tibagan, Bustos; and Ronaldo Paulino, of Barangay B Mayor, Bustos. Confiscated from the three were shabu contained in three plastic sachets and the marked money. Those arrested in the City of San Jose Del Monte were Rogelio Bringola,46, driver; Marlon Lumbao, construction worker; both residents of Barangay Gumaoc Central, City of San Jose Del Monte; and Ronaldo Cruz, 37, construction worker of Stallion Homes, Barangay Mulawin, City of San Jose Del Monte. Recovered from Bringola,Lumbao and Cruz were 12 plastic sachets containing shabu. And in Lubao, Pampanga, apprehended was Sadjid Bernal, 44, of Purok 3,Barangay Sta. Catalina, Lubao. He was arrested in his residence thru a buy bust operation. Confiscated from him were four plastic sachets of shabu. Bernal and the confiscated evidence were taken to the Lubao Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. see the cruelty of people where the importance of mankind was not recognized as created by God with dignity and honor, Bishop Ruperto Santos of the Diocese of Balanga The prelate said he will pray that there will be peace. By Charlene A. Cayabyab But above all, we wish to have changes in order to have what we called the conversion of the heart, conversion of the mind, he Santos said that through change, one will not think of the destruction or harm of another. ANGELES CITY SM City Clark (SMCK) has opened its Bowling and Leisure Center on Tuesday. The opening of the SM Bowling and Leisure Center was graced by SM Leisure and Entertainment, Inc., president Edgar Tenejero; ELC Business Unit head Ronalyn Tumbaga; SM Supermalls vice president for operations Bien Mateo; Angeles City Vice Mayor Vicky Vega- Cabigting; and Councilors Through changes, we could always think of the safety of each other, the holiness of the Creator and the goodness of the nation where all people will live with contentment, peace and with respect, the bishop (PNA) SM S BOWLING & LEISURE CENTER. (L-R) Angeles City Councilor Maricel Morales; SM Leisure Inc. President Edgar Tejerero; Business Unit, ELC Ronalyn Tumbaga; Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting and SM Supermalls Vice President Bien Mateo cut the ribbon which signals the official opening of SM City Clark s Bowling & Leisure Center, located at the mall s 2nd floor. A ceremonial ball release followed shortly after the ribbon cutting ceremony. --photos by jp manalang PNP appeals to public: Stop spread of scare messages by Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario CITY OF SAN FERNANDO The Philippine National Police (PNP) has appealed to the public to stop the spread of scare messages online on possible terrorist attacks similar to Paris as the nation s capital hosts the Economic Leaders Meet of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this week. We are confident that the Philippine government and the country as a whole, would be able to deal with the security challenges of hosting AELM, including security plans for any terrorist attack, PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor While no major changes were made in the security plan, the PNP is nevertheless confident that its personnel will be able to deliver as they had trained and prepared for any and all contingencies for this important gathering of leaders and delegates. The security measures set in place are designed not only to secure and protect those attending the AELM but for all Filipinos as the country put its best foot forward and stand proud that is able to undertake and host such an important gathering in the region, Mayor added. Earlier, President Aquino reiterated that it is better for the country to be overprepared rather than be caught underprepared. pnp appeals... Page 7 PHL, Australia launch program vs online sexual abuse of kids MANILA The Philippines and Australia launched on Tuesday a social protection program aimed to combat online sexual exploitation of Filipino children. This (online sexual exploitation) is an abhorrent crime... This (social protection) program will protect the Filipino children, prosecute the offenders, and promote the children s interests and their rights, said Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop during the Child Protection Program Launch at the Peninsula Hotel in Makati City. The Australian government provided a $2-million grant over a period of three years to support the Philippine government s efforts to fight online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Bishop said the existence of online sexual abuse has increased due to digital advancements and the rise of social media, and is further compounded by the financial needs of the most vulnerable families. phl, australia... Page 7 SM Clark opens bowling, leisure center Maricel Morales and Amos Rivera. Aside from the 12 bowling lanes, Tenejero said the leisure center will also include billiard tables and karaoke rooms for adults and a play area for kids. We want to provide leisure for the whole family so we created this center, Tenejero The bowling center at SMCK is the first of its kind in northern Luzon SM malls. One bowling game is at P120 per person.

3 NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Headline Gitnang Luzon BUSINESS Aetas in Zambales get livelihood assistance By Charlene A. Cayabyab CITY OF SAN FERNANDO About 108 Aetas from Botolan, Zambales recently received P250,000 worth of livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment in Central Luzon (DoLE 3). DoLE 3 chief Ana Dione reported to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz that the beneficiaries are members of the Pinatubo Assistance for Poor Aeta Human Tribes, Inc. (PAPAHT). The member-beneficiaries, mostly farmers and their housewives, are residents of Pasambot, San Juan, Botolan, Zambales. The livelihood grant, which was facilitated by the DoLE Zambales Field Office, was sourced from the DoLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP). Dione said that the livelihood is a plant nursery where mango, cashew, and guyabano seeds will be raised and taken cared of until they reach the right size for outplanting. Botolan town is known for selling these kinds of seedlings. This is an opportunity for the DoLE in providing livelihood opportunities for our residing Aetas here in order for them to grow these seedlings and sell them to their market, Dione The seedlings will be also used for the natives Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) to further cultivate their ancestral domain which they call Baytan. The livelihood intervention includes various materials such as bamboo, fish net, plastic drum, hose, shovels, nails, water pump, and amazon wire to be used for the Plant Nursery. Aside from the DoLE livelihood assistance, the PAPAHT will be utilizing P62,500 of its existing 108 aetas... Page 7 BACCII elects new president By Mhike R. Cigaral BALIKATAN NG BATAAN. Gov. Albert Garcia (C) endorses Mariveles National Unity Party-Partido Balikatan ng Bataan lineup (from L to R) reelectionist Councilor Tito Catipon, councilor candidate Emerson Reyes, re-electionist Councilor Angel Sunga, reelectionist Councilor Harry Golocan, Councilor and mayoral candidate Atty. AJ Concepcion, Councilor and vice mayoral candidate Lito Rubia, councilor candidate Susan Murillo, Vice Mayor and councilor candidate Turing Isip, councilor candidate Joey Carandang, and councilor candidate Atty. Ildefonso Tario. --BUTCH GUNIO Trade in APEC seen to recover in 2016 MANILA Trade among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies is expected to slowly recover in 2016, APEC Secretariat officials said in a briefing Monday. Trade has contracted in 2015 and this major contraction is a reflection of the slow economic recovery, said Denis Hew, APEC Secretariat s director of policy support. The foreseen recovery would be due to external demand and imports, particularly of developing countries among the 21 members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, he The actions of the United States and China are particularly seen to affect this recovery. The concern is with China s economy, if it will have a hard or a soft landing, Hew For the US, will they lower interest rates this year or early next year? At the same time, Hew said apec... Page 7 Garcia to inaugurate Double-A slaughterhouse in Dinalupihan By Mhike R. Cigaral DINALUPIHAN, BATAAN A modern slaughterhouse is set to open in this first-class municipality before the end of the year This was revealed to the public by first-termer mayor Maria Angela Gila S. Garcia during the recent formal opening of the Negosyo Center at the ground floor of the municipal hall. We are set to open this year our new slaughterhouse in Barangay Sta. Isabel. The facility will be at par with the standards of the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), Mayor Garcia told local newsmen in a recent news briefing at his office. She added that the project was funded by the municipal government with P5 million and another P5 million financial assistance from the NMIS. The new facility aims to help local livestock growers and neighboring municipalities and to v ensure the safety of meat consumers. Garcia added that at present, the municipal government is working out for the comprehensive land use plan (CLUP) to help investors and farmers in searching out for ideal places for their crops and at the same time help them in maintaining business growth by educating them with proper knowledge through the help of different national agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) among others. Dinalupihan s OTOP (one town, one product under DTI s initiative) is bamboo crafts like the sawali. double a... Page 7 DINALUPIHAN, BATAAN The Bataan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (BACCII) officials and members led by Amanda Battad recently had their elections of new officers and voted for businessman Rodolfo Joey Diaz as their new president. Battad will be elevated to her new position as chairman of the chamber s board of directors. Diaz is the group manager of Caritas Health Shield Inc. and a member of Bataan Host Lions Club. He is also an independent candidate for city councilor of Balanga City for the 2016 local elections. One of Battad s major accomplishments was the forming of local chapters of BACCII in all the municipalities of Bataan which initially started in Dinalupihan town this year. We are promoting the advantages of being a member. We want to help and assist the local entrepreneurs and provide business opportunities for our members, Battad told 1Bataan.com. Also under Battad s reign as the chamber s president, through the partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry, about 10 Shared Service Facilities or SSF s were established in the province reportedly amounting to P15 million. More than 1,500 processors engaged in the manufacture of bamboo products, coffee, processed food, bags, and organic fertilizer are expected to benefit from the new program in 11 towns and this component city of the new president... Page 7 CHILD SAFE TOURISM. In a bid to promote the welfare and rights of children particularly in the hospitality and tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DoT) Central Luzon convened hotel and restaurant managers and representatives from the local and national government agencies for an orientation seminar on Child Safe Tourism. During the said activity, the rights of children as well as the Child Safe program were among the topics discussed. This is a prelude to the Child Safe Tourism Launch which is set on November 15 at the Bayanihan Park in Angeles City and SM City Clark. --PIA PHOTO

4 4OPINIONHeadline Gitnang Luzon NOVEMBER 18, 2015 EDITORIAL Across the miles IT S one thing for a kabalen to choose to work abroad for the sake of his family, but it s another thing if he comes home in a coffin. OFW Marvin Bautista wanted to give his family a good life, and went to Macau to fulfil his dream. But during the course of his employment abroad, he became depressed and decided to end his own life. No one knows the real reason behind his depression, but what saddens us more is the fact that his family will be spending the Holidays without him. Bautista s remains had finally come home last night, to be reunited with his family. The Pampanga Action Center for OFW Concerns (PACOC) led by Eliza Rey Munoz-Yap had a big role in the repatriation of Bautista s remains. Yap personally went to Macau with the OFW s family to coordinate with the concerned agencies there, including the Philippine Consular Office. Yap said coordinating with Bautista s employer was not a walk in the park as they initially declined to shoulder the expenses of his repatriation, but everything was eventually ironed out. Bautista s family had sought the assistance and intervention of Governor Lilia Pineda when news broke of the OFW s suicide. Yap and her team were then instructed by the Governor and Provincial Administrator Andres S. Pangilinan Jr. to facilitate the return of the remains of Bautista. Bautista, Yap said, will still receive the benefits entitled to OFWs, even after his death. The local government of San Simon under Mayor Leonora Wong, meanwhile, also helped to expedite the repatriation of the fallen overseas worker. Kudos to the PACOC and other agencies for facilitating the quick repatriation of Bautista s remains. His family is forever grateful for the assistance you accorded them, especially in these trying times. It s difficult to be apart from one s family, however noble one s intentions are like looking for greener pasture. Our OFWs need all the love they can get, so let s give them that, even across the miles. HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon is a Daily Regional Newspaper General Manager: MARLO a. franco Editor: RIA DE FIESTA Layout Artist/Photographer: JP Manalang Reporters: CHARLENE CAYABYAB Marna dagumboy - Del rosario Administrative Staff: sherylin l. rivera Publisher: hgl publishing headlinegitnangluzon@gmail.com Website: DISCLAIMER: Views expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of HEADLINE Gitnang Luzon or its internet website: com. The publisher does not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for the views of its columnists exercising their right to free expression. All rights reserved. Subject to the conditions provided for by law, no article or photograph published by HEADLINE GITNANG LUZON may be reprinted or reproduced, in whole or in part, without its prior consent. Office Address: 2nd Floor, U2 Building, MacArthur Highway, Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, 2000 Tel. Nos. (045) Atty. Baligod banking on anti-corruption campaign LAWYER Levito Baligod is aiming for a corrupt-free country should he succeed and land among the 12 winners in the senatorial elections in May Yes, it may somehow seem impossible at the moment for Atty. Baligod because of very limited resources compared to his rivals who are well-entrenched with logistics in their bid to get a seat in the Senate next year. But Atty. Baligod, an independent senatorial candidate, has a strong resolve that today s voters are matured enough and ready to choose qualified candidates who can be of real service to the nation. He said he is tapping the anticorruption aspiration of the Filipino people to bring him to the august hall of the upper chamber. He said that the United Nations Development Program estimated that our government is losing 40 percent of the national budget on corruption or about P800 billion and that s only for the year His chances of winning the coming election is high, Baligod said during the Pampanga Press Club forum Talk Widus, provided the Commission on Elections will apply fairly and squarely to all candidates the law on spending, Baligod, who is from North Luzon, also said that should he be given the chance to serve the country next year, he will push for the development of Clark airport into one of the country s premier international gateways. teacher s corner OVER the years, we can say that many facilities in public schools have significantly improved and are now providing comfort and convenience to students. The schools truly deserve such in addition to the government s mandate of providing free quality education for all. From ordinary nipa huts then to concrete rooms with electric fans, classrooms have evolved into more conducive venues for learning, far different from the yesteryears. We may not be aware of the various developments happening inside public schools despite their being noteworthy as a great help to students who are made more motivated to learn because of some school improvements. the plumb Eric V. Jimenez especially to candidates aiming for a higher position with a national scope. If the law on election spending is followed, Baligod said, all candidates will have equal footing in their bid to various positions and those that are highly qualified but with less money to spend in next year s political exercises will have With the local government units great concern over the education of their constituents, the former are now active partners of the public school sector in the infusion of various infrastructure projects which benefit students as well as other school personnel. Structures such as classrooms, auditoriums, multi-purpose halls, covered courts, toilets and other tangible projects are among the projects that are undertaken by local government units in addition to those coming from the national government and even some benevolent private civic organizations. Comparatively speaking, we have enough infrastructures now than the yesteryears when some classes are better chances of winning the elections. Candidates running for national elective positions can spend only P5 per voter based on the restrictions set in Republic Act No. 7166, or the Synchronized National and Local Elections Law of Baligod was among the guests of Talk Widus, a monthly forum of PPC in cooperation with Widus Hotel and Casino held regularly at the Prism Lounge. Baligod is hoping that the RA 7166 is strictly implemented to prevent candidates from spending huge amounts of money during the campaign period. He said mounting a nationwide campaign entails a huge amount of money that s why instead of spending millions of pesos for a TV or radio ad campaign, he goes to places where he can visit and introduce himself to the people as an alternative and better candidate for the senatorial post. I cannot afford to buy air time, especially on TV, because major television networks are charging P350,000 per 30 seconds of air time for a primetime telecast, said Baligod. That s why his only alter- Improvement of school facilities over the years by ROMA M. RIVERA the plumb.. Page 5 even held under trees. With the growing number of students at school every school year, the provision of projects coming from the public as well as the private sector is very necessary and helpful in the coming up of school facilities that are for the benefit and welfare primarily of students. We can surmise that in a few years time, we have quality and affordable public education endowed with adequate and proper facilities that students might see as motivating factors for them to strive hard in their studies. The author is Teacher I of San Vicente Elementary School, Lubao East District, Pampanga.

5 NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Headline Gitnang Luzon OPINION 5 DESPITE the fact that it is a great honor for the Philippines to host the said meeting of various world leaders, the activity has some downsides, among which is the near-chaotic situation in many areas in Metro Manila. Aside from the prestige of hosting the world event, the government is expecting different economic gains from the APEC Summit, including the promotion of the country s resources and raw materials for production in other countries. teacher s corner THERE are rapid changes in the world now brought about by technological advancements. As teachers, we undergo a lot of changes too. Like our students, we have to be equipped with 21st century skills, which is now a need. There is the pressure of competitiveness nowadays. Our students need to have a set of skills which they can use to their advantage in the future. They have to be adequately prepared to contribute to the society they live in. How does science fit into all of Sidelights of APEC The APEC brings promises to the country while Filipinos hope that these shall be transformed into reality for the improvement of our economy. On November 18, 1848, Trinidad Tecson, popularly known as the Mother of Biak-na-Bato, was born in San Miguel de Payumo Mayumo, Bulacan. At the age of 47, Tecson joined the Katipunan women chapter in She was one of the few revolutionary women who actually fought side-byside with the revolutionary men for the country s freedom from the Spanish colonizers. She fought in 12 bloody battles in Bulacan, including the famous Battle-of- Biak-na Bato, and would often get wounded but she would always return to Likewise, the beauty of the Philippine tourist destinations and Filipinos are expected to be highlighted in the said activity. Further, leaders from other countries are having the Philippine experience that might entice their local investors to pour in their investments in our country that will redound to the improvement of our own economy. In the said summit, we are likewise marketing our country s best to other countries in terms of being an ideal place for economic activities and an investments hub. Aside from such, the APEC activity is a good venue to showcase what we have and what we can offer the world. The on-going Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit has worsened the passage and flow of vehicles in Metro Manila roads and streets due to the closure of some portions of Roxas Boulevard and the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). A considerably great number of airline flights were cancelled with the Manila Bay declared as nosail zone for all types of boats and ships, thus paralyzing travel and sea sojourn for the meantime for many travellers who have no choice except to be sad over their foiled journey while waiting for the summit to end. There are many areas in Metro Manila where ambulant marginalized families live. Some dwell in public parks, under trees or bridges, in road center islands and in many places where poverty kept them to live there. The said families were displaced Science in the 21st century by Elecita M. Manguil this? Science is focused on intellectual engagement and critical thinking, which we can say are some of the skills needed by our students. It is also highly involved in problem solving as well as information literacy, especially when faced with problems. These are skills which can contribute to the development of a student in the future, and harness their life skills that will help them succeed. Through science, these skills can be developed and infused. So what is the purpose of science the field after she recovered At one time, when the Katipuneros lacked firearms, she went with three companions to the courthouse in Caloocan, Rizal and succeeded in subduing the civil guards and seizing their guns. because of the APEC summit. The government is perhaps ashamed that despite our bragging of our country s best, we still have homeless people mired in poverty, thus they were temporarily sheltered in some places. The provision for their temporary shelter should have been done long ago and not only during the APEC where foreign visitors are in the country. During Pope Francis s visit in the early part of this year, the government has resheltered street children including poor families living in streets away from the view of the Pope s delegation. It can be noted that the Philippine government is spending P10 billion for the preparation and other expenses entailed in the APEC summit and yet it cannot spend even just a smaller portion of the said amount for the shelter of the said poor families. The APEC brings promises to the country while Filipinos hope that these shall be transformed into reality for the improvement of our economy. As of this writing Alvin H. Arceo education? It is not simply to produce the next generation of scientists, but to make wise decisions in the future. There are a lot of problems the world is facing now, including climate change, energy resources, food production, among others. These demand basic scientific literacy, and students must learn to understand these in case they come across a particular dilemma in the future. The author is Teacher III of Pulong Santol High School Annex. Headline in History Trinidad Tecson was born in San Miguel de Payumo, Bulacan After this, she led a group of five men and proceeded to the jail in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, where she was able to capture seven more firearms after subduing the jail guards. She was likened to Tandang Sora or Melchora Aquino, who was called Mother of the Katipunan for her heroic role of feeding and nursing wounded Katipuneros in the battlefield. The Katipuneros hideout in Biak-na-Bato also served as the headquarters of General Emilio Aguinaldo. It was Aguinaldo who called Tecson as the Mother of Biak-na-Bato. Tecson was also cited as the mother of the Philippine Red Cross, in recognition of her nursing services for fellow Katipuneros. During the Philippine- American war, she joined the revolutionary forces led by Gen. Gregorio del Pilar. She also served in the Malolos Republic and was designated as the Commissary of War. Tecson died on January 28, 1928 at the Philippine General Hospital at the age of 80. She was buried at the Mausoleum of the Veterans of the Revolution in Cementerio del Norte or Manila North Cemetery. --KAHIMYANG.INFO Parnasong Kapampangan Neng Capa M. Pangan Magkandila ne pamu Dear nganang misis king keyang asawa, Delayed na namang 2 months ing kakung regla Nano? 1 month ya pa rugu ing bungsu ta Atin neng katuke? ngana ning mister na. Pota false alarm mu isikretu ta pa, Makarine kareng anak tang aliwa Wa, nganing lalaki, kekata pang adua, Uli ning aku man marine kung bina. Saktu namang atin lang dindam kinatuk King pasbul, at keta sinungo nia kabud Ing PELCO Collector at nganang menasbuk: Misis, delayed ko pung aduang bulan alus! Ah?! Obat balu mu? ngana ning lalaki Sir, atin ke pung complete record kasi! Nanu, ing makanian, rirecord yu pati? Opu, inya dapat mamayad ko ngeni! Nanu ngamo, abe? ngana king manyingil; Opu, ania ala nang pekamasanting, Nung e pin pu itang ngening-ngeni murin Dapat yung bayaran ing kakung sisingil! O nu mong ali ku mebisang mamayad, Nanu mo abe ing kekang akarapat? Pututan da kayu! ing dapal pekibat Ning collector, saka ya ginulut agad. Ah, Pututan yu ko?! O ing kakung asawa Makananu ya pa, nanung gamitan na? Mag-kandila ne pa, sir kabang ala pa Nanung palage mu? Misis ku maniac ya?!!! the plumb... from Page 4 native is to make himself visible to many people as much as possible. He said that only those with unlimited resources can buy air time and spend millions of pesos for TV and radio ad campaigns. What about those with less campaign funds, it would entail lots of hard work and patience just to succeed, Baligod How can he wage his anti-corruption campaign, he said, if he is not in government? That s why he decided to throw his hat in politics to be able to help quell the growing malady in the society today. I cannot be of service to our country if I will remain a private citizen. I have seen it personally how corrupt leaders do, and even if you have the best intentions and not in government you can only do so much, he Baligod is limiting his messages to fighting corruption in the government, modernizing agricultural production, and putting back moral values in the education system. During the Forum, Baligod stressed that the country needs to fight corruption because it affects severely our economy, political, and educational systems. Baligod, who is from North Luzon, also said that should he be given the chance to serve the country next year, he will push for the development of Clark airport into one of the country s premier international gateways. He believes that Clark is now ready to take off as the country s next gateway and decongest Metro Manila to help provide more economic development in Pampanga and in the entire Central Luzon. He will also push for the construction of railway system from North, Central Luzon to Metro Manila and going to South Luzon to encourage the use of mass transport system and lessen the volume of traffic at the National Capital Region.

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Walang promo activity ang movie na hindi pinuntahan ni Alonzo kasama ang ibang members of the cast tulad nina Andre Paras, Yassi Pressman, Pokwang, Benjie Paras at iba pa. bcda inks... from Page 8 development and develop synergies towards common goals in the areas of sustainable city planning; eco-governance; infrastructure and utilities; energy; clean technology, products, and solutions; information technology and smart development; sustainable resource management; waste management and recycling; and training and education, among others. Casanova said, for this purpose, a Technical Cooperation Committee will be established to facilitate the implementation of the cooperative activities. The MOU was signed by BCDA President Casanova, IVL President and CEO Tord Svedberg, ElectriCITY Chairman Allan Larsson, and Xeric CEO for Southeast Asia Klas Lundgren. The MOU is effective for a period of three (3) years. IVL was created in 1966 and since then has been involved in the development of solutions to environmental problems both at the national and international levels. ElectriCITY has been instrumental na umano ang lagay ni Nena ngayon pero magkakaroon umano ito ng extensive therapy bilang out patient. Nakaalitan man ni Nena ang kanyang panganay na apo na si Alyanna sa kanyang nasirang kaisa-isang anak na si Liezl Martinez, isinantabi nito ang kanilang hidwaan ng kanyang lola para ito y mapangalagaan nang tama. Batang sobrang hyper HINDI maikakaila na may pinagdadaanan ngayon ang relasyon nina Lovi Poe at Rocco Nacino pero walang gustong magsalita sa magkabilang-panig kung ano ang totoong estado nila. Maging ang best friend ni Lovi na si Heart Evangelista ay ayaw ding magbigay ng comment tungkol sa problema ng dalawa. Una naming napansin na may problema sina Lovi at Rocco sa press launch ng isang steel jewelry product Napaka-hyper parati ni Alonzo at hindi niya alintana ang init at pagkakagulo ng mga tao sa mga lugar na kanilang dinarayo. Nag-enjoy nang husto si Alonzo sa movie kung saan role ng isang aswang ang kanyang ginampanan. Ngayong malapit nang ipalabas ang Wang Fam sa mga sinehan, tinatapos naman ni Alonzo ang MMFF movie a Beauty and the Besty nina Vice Ganda. Lovi at Rocco, sayang ang investment kung saan sina Lovi at JC de Vera ang bagong celebrity endosers. Nakiusap sa amin si Lovi na huwag na raw muna isama sa usapan ang nobyo niyang si Rocco at hindi naman siya nag-elaborate. Sa bakasyon ni Lovi sa Europe, hindi niya kasama si Rocco kundi ang kanyang ina at tiyahin. Sana maayos nina Lovi at Rocco ang problema ng kanilang pagitan dahil sayang naman ang kanilang investment sa kanilang relasyon bilang magkasintahan. in the development of Hammarby Sjostad a notable example of sustainable city development in Sweden. XERIC was founded in 2011 by a group of experienced managers from the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson. The entire Clark Green City is a 9,450-hectare master planned property within the Clark Special Economic Zone in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. At full development, Clark Green City will have some 1.12 million residents, 800,000 workers and contribute a gross output of approximately P1.57 trillion per year to the national economy or roughly four percent share in the county s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Located at the Clark Special Economic Zone, Clark Green City is positioned strategically between highly urbanizing cities of San Fernando, Angeles and Olongapo in Central Luzon as well as the cities of San Carlos, Dagupan and Urdaneta in Northern Luzon. It is also near the Clark International Airport and the Subic Seaport. Regine Velasquez, wala sa station ID ng GMA 7 MARAMI ang nagtaka na wala si Regine Velasquez-Alcasid sa Christmas Station ID ng GMA-7. Siyempre, big deal ito especially sa fans ng Asia s Songbird dahil isa nga naman siya sa mga reyna sa Kapuso network. Kahapon, sa presscon ng kanyang concert series na Regine at The Theater ay ipinaliwanag ni Songbird kung bakit wala siya sa Kapuso Christmas Station ID. Kasali talaga ako kaya lang, hindi ko mahanapan ng schedule. Yun lang talaga. Yung schedule nila, lagi akong mayroong ginagawa. Dapat, actually, nung Friday, meron akong Starstruck, di ba? she Maraming nagku-comment na dapat talaga ay nandu n siya bilang reyna siya ng GMA-7 at aniya, ay, parang hindi totoo yan. Paliwanag pa ni Regine, lagi naman daw siyang kasama sa mga station ID ng GMA-7 at ngayon lang naman hindi siya nakasali dahil nga sa schedule. Mga kapatid, busy ako, natatawa pa niyang say. Kasi siyempre, mayroon akong work, mayroon din akong family life. Dalawa plasma plants... from Page 8 Quantum plans for Philippine Plasma as the most aggressive in Asia, in spite of demands for their technology in various Asian, Mideast and African countries. We currently have additional new requests for Plasma facilities in Abucay (Bataan), Capas (Tarlac), Baliuag (Bulacan), Solano (Nueva Vizcaya), Tumauini (Isabela), Solana (Cagayan), Tagbilaran (Bohol) and Toledo City (Cebu). The Philippines currently has millions of tons of untreated municipal and industrial waste which is a major environmental threat. Quantum Vice President Merlinda Cantero said plasma technology is the most effective way to handle this problem. Our average facilities in the Philippines will process between 2,000 and 5,000 metric tons of municipal waste daily, producing roughly one megawatt for each ton of waste eliminated. The main thing is that we will actively stop the practice of storing municipal waste by the hundreds of thousands of tons, allowing for continued pollution from these landfills, Cantero nga dapat yung gagawin ko, one for Sarap Diva and one for Starstruck, unfortunately, lahat ng schedules nila ng shoot, hindi talaga ako puwede. Tumapat sa rehearsals namin. Kasi, ganu n yun, eh, may schedule sila, tapos papupuntahin nila lahat ng artista. Kaya nga di ba, parang ang konti (ng stars), kasi I m sure, yung iba rin may schedule. Like si Jennylyn (Mercado), addict yun, eh, say pa ni Regine. Tulad niya, hindi rin nakasama si Jennylyn sa GMA-7 CSID dahil nang i-shoot yun ay may shooting naman siya ng Walang Forever. Pero ang alam namin, last Friday ay nakunan na nang solo ang aktres after Starstruck taping kaya ihahabol na lang ang scene niya. Anyway, back to Regine, aniya ay huwag daw mag-worry ang kanyang fans dahil wala naman daw ibig sabihin yun at huwag rin daw gawing issue. I don t mind (kung wala siya sa CSID). It s not an issue. Huwag nang gawing issue kasi non-issue sa akin yun. She was told na sa fans niya ay issue yun, say niya, eh dapat, sila na lang ang nag-attend. Wag ganu n kasi nakakahiya rin naman sa GMA-7 kasi parang ang lumalabas tuloy, eh, inutusan ko pa yung... huwag naman. It s also not their fault. Hindi lang talaga nagtutugma ang schedule. Sabihin n yo nga sa fans, huwag na silang umarte, sey pa niya. In addition to the problem of air pollution from these landfills, the most troublesome aspect is that these sites allow dangerous substances to eventually seep into ground water systems serving the communities causing dangerous health hazards. The worst case of this is the Santa Cruz in the Province of Marinduque. But Mayor Red will be the example and Santa Cruz will be the model for the various Asian Plasma operations, Cantero Various US Quantum engineers are currently en route to Asia for final meetings and to prepare for the initial construction phases for Quantum Plasma to start in December. Right now we are completing plasma contracts for new facilities in Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Australia for electricity in addition to other Government contracts for low income housing, hospitals and highway projects using other advanced Quantum building technologies, Johnson added. He said Quantum required strong partnerships with established and respected Philippine business partners in the funding and ownership of all the plasma facilities. While Quantum had 100% funding with our own Funding Syndicates and Trusts, we wanted at least 30% ownership from the private Philippine sector and established Philippine companies, he added. Johnson said all of the proposed Quantum Philippine Energy projects fall under special Energy Provisions with the Philippine Government, where 100% foreign ownership of the facilities and operations are totally permitted. Philippine partnerships are not a government requirement as with most Philippine business ventures. This was solely a company requirement of myself and Quantum, said Johnson.

7 NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Headline Gitnang Luzon 7 ggdc execs... from Page aetas... from Page 3 GGDC Chief Executive Officer Mark Williams during his speech over the week at the groundbreaking ceremony of Aeropark Campus thanked Guiao and transportation committee solons for the support and role they play for the AeroPark to become a major symbol of Central Luzon s rise to economic prominence in the Philippines and in Asia. We cannot say thank you enough to Congressman Yeng Guiao, who along with the Chairman, members and staff of the congressional transportation committee, has been incredibly supportive of this project and the role it plays in this region s growth story, William stressed. The GGDC is targeting at least 300,000 jobs at the Global Gateway Logistics City (GGLC) over the next 10 years that would benefit binulu fest... from Page 1 Board Member Fritzie David-Dizon pushed for the establishment of the DHVTSU-Porac to allow more poor but deserving students get college education beginning We in the Team CD led by Mayor Carling are working together to uplift the general welfare of people, especially the poor ones. We always ofw arrive... from Page 1 day after he committed suicide (Oct. 27), according to Eliza Rey Munoz- Yap, head of PACOC, who facilitated the quick repatriation through the assistance of the Philippine Consular Office there. Yap said Oceanus Casino shouldered the repatriation expenses of Bautista but it was not a walk in the park as the employer initially declined to acknowledge the provisions stipulated in the worker s contract and the company. Eventually, after explaining to the management of Oceanus about the contract, the company heeded and agreed to shoulder all the expenses in the repatriation of Bautista s remains, said Yap over the phone. A member of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), Bautista looked for greener pasture and went to Macau to support his family back in Pampanga. He was described by colleagues as a nice phl, australia... from Page 2 In fact, cyberpornography is the most prevalent crime in the country, according to a report by the Philippine National Police in For her part, Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman said online cyber pornography is destroying the souls of the children. The program aims to install mechanisms for safeguarding Filipino children against online sexual exploitation, deliver justice to victims, and facilitate recovery of victims and their families through a three-fold Protection-Prosecution- Promotion approach. It will assist and advocate the Congress passage of a Sex Offender 1.5 million Filipinos in the country, as AeroPark Campus will soon rise inside Clark. Williams said that part of the development of the 177 hectare GGLC is the first phase construction of the Quadrant-1 of AeroPark Campus that will consists of 142,000 sqm of retail and office space built to the highest standards of quality for the express purpose of transforming the Clark Freeport Zone into one of the most sought after destinations of choice for business, culture and leisure services in the Asia Pacific as well in the Philippines. Williams said that the entire GGLC area will house a Towncenter, Business Park, Logistics Park and the AeroPark Campus. Imagine, there will be over 300,000 empowered consumers who will inject their income back into this regional economy, creating an ever growing dynamic cycle of growth and prosperity. This land will also house over 5.8 million square meters of perimeter office and logistics space along with supporting retail, hotel and residential properties. Above all, it will reinforce the status of Central Luzon as an emerging economic hotspot in both the Philippines and is Asia, Williams GGDC President Micheal Russell also said that the project have been designed for optimal fit out for office and Business Processing Outsource (BPO) clients that will occupy 2800 sqm of land. Additionally, each building has two floors of retail to service tenants, nearby locators and the local community. Building redundancy/resiliency measures will include: the prioritize education for all, said David. Other members of the Team CD are Councilors Mark Anthony Valencia, Maynard Lapid, Ronie Mercado and Rudy Daboy Enriquez. The festival highlighted the cooking of food and rice with the use of the variety of bamboos called bulu. Registration and Notification Act to protect the public from sex offenders. It will also localize multi-sector quick response teams in hot spots like the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Cebu. Other key components of the program are advocating child-friendly rules in family courts, multi-sector training of justice system actors, public information and education campaign of children s rights against online sexual abuse and exploitation, and legal auditing of online child sexual abuse cases in courts. Bishop, Soliman, Justice Secretary Alfredo Caguioa, Australian use of N+1 backup power utilizing prime generators and onsite storage of ffuel, gas and water to operate continuously for several days, Russell He said that construction begins mid November 2015 which is set to be finished by May Russell also added that the AeroPark Campus will occupy 27 hectares of land at the GGLC area, adding that the site is just beside the world-class Medical City. He said that leading Architectural and Engineering firms as well as consultancies and leading contractors will design and build the project. Clark Freeport Zone is now recognized as one of the Top 100 outsourcing destinations in the world, and it is a great honor to serve the Filipinos by building this multi-million project, Russell The Binulu Festival is one of the several activities lined up for the 421st founding anniversary of this town. The month-long festival focused on honoring the town s patron saint, Catherine of Alexandria. The Mutya ning Porac coronation night and 4x4 off-road championship will be held on November 21. person and easy to get along with in his more than five years stay there. He was last seen while under the influence of alcohol and believed to be depressed on October 26 by his co-workers. Bautista even asked on his Facebook timeline for forgiveness and understanding the day he decided to end his life. Yap said Bautista s parents and wife sought the assistance of Governor Lilia Pineda when news broke of the OFW s suicide. Upon instruction of Governor Pineda and Provincial Administrator Andres S. Pangilinan Jr., PACOC coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for the return of the remains of Bautista, whose body was recovered afloat at sea near the Oceanus Casino building. Immediately, upon instruction of Governor Pineda, PACOC assisted Bautista s kin in coordinating with the Philippine Consular Office, Philippine Overseas Laborers Office (POLO) and to the Overseas Welfare Workers Association (OWWA) to facilitate the return of the OFW s remains in the Philippines. We all went to Macau to facilitate the repatriation of his remains with the help of the concerned national government agencies, Yap Yap said, As pledged by Governor Pineda, the provincial government is ready to assist Bautista s family as they face these trying times. What we did is to help the family in bringing home the body of our kabalen in San Simon. She said Bautista will receive the benefits entitled to OFWs. The local government of San Simon under Mayor Leonora Wong also helped to expedite the repatriation of the fallen overseas worker. pnp appeals... from Page 2 Meanwhile, Mayor said the PNP would comply should select local government units (LGU) in Metro Manila issue permits for groups to hold rallies. They can hold rallies as long as they don t become violent. There are freedom parks to air their grievances, Mayor stressed. As of press time, no LGU has issued such permit for a certain group. APEC is a multilateral international organization founded in 1989 that seeks to foster free trade and economic prosperity. Member-economies include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, People s Republic of China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United States of America, and Vietnam. Embassy mission deputy head David Dutton, and other officials participated in the symbolic signing of a declaration of commitment to this cause. The Australian government, in coordination with The Asia Foundation (TAF), partners with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to implement this program. On top of the USD2 million grant, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) provided $200,000 to further support the program. (PNA) funds to the total cost needed for this project. PAPAHT has already sought the help of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture in providing them technical assistance in managing the project. The local government of Botolan, through its Public Employment Service Office (PESO), meanwhile, will be helping the beneficiaries promote and market their products. PAPAHT President Ernesto Juliano Sr., on behalf of his co-beneficiaries, thanked the DoLE for the livelihood opportunity for their community. new president... from Page 3 Bataan peninsula. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 25, 1991 BACCII is a voluntary organization representing the business community, uniting the efforts of business and professional individuals to ensure a healthy social and economic base to benefit the entire community. double a... from Page 3 The municipality is fast developing in a backdrop of harmony between industrialization and rich historical and cultural tradition of the municipality. Being in the center of the growth corridor of Central Luzon, Dinalupihan s progress has expanded steadily during the past four decades. At present, there are more than 50 big commercial institutions in the municipality. These include some 30 multi-purpose cooperatives, 12 pawnshops, five lending investors and seven operating banks, namely Philippine National Bank (PNB, situated in Mabini Extension), Land Bank of the Philippines (Barangay San Ramon), Metrobank, Guagua Rural Bank, Bataan Savings and Loan Bank (BSLB), Bataan Development Bank (BDB) and Zambales Bank. There are approximately 2,000 other business establishments in Dinalupihan. These could be classified into several types. About 350 of the total number are sari-sari stores distributed evenly in the existing 46 barangays. Other types of business services include cable TV, school and office supplies, groceries, eateries, fruits and vegetables stores, pharmacies, medical clinics, PT clinics, computer shops, bakeries, printing press, dental and dental laboratories, optical clinics, repair shops, beauty parlors, tfuneral parlors, softdrinks dealers, glasswares, construction suppliers, tailoring/dress shops, ice cream parlor, supermarkets, furniture manufacturers, poultry and agricultural equipment suppliers. There are also a growing chain of gasoline stations in town like Petron, PTT, Total and Shell. Dinalupihan also has establishments offering personal services. The major commercial establishments in this town which include Vercon and Elizabeth supermakets, Video City, Chowking, VM Mall, Jollibee, Greenwich, MacDonald s, SM SaveMore Supermarket, Smart, Globe, Digitel, PLDT. The GSIS, DAR, Pag-ibig Fund, and Quedancor have their respective provincial branch and offices here and a dozen of pawnshops and online money transfer centers. apec... from Page 3 private consumption remains the main driver of APEC economies. Since the crisis, the responses have been more specific to private consumption, he Alan Bollard, APEC Secretariat executive director, said the economies in the Pacific Rim are also concerned about the integration between manufacturing and services. This year, APEC is focused on making the economies more inclusive to include small business, the services sector, environment and disaster recovery-related issues, he Advancements in technology, particularly in e-commerce, will help micro, small, and medium enterprises to become part of the global value chain, Bollard APEC initiatives are working on doing this for MSMEs, particularly on free trade agreements and trade facilitation. Goods must move across the borders for small businesses, as well as larger business, as part of global value chains, he While APEC does not lead in the services sector, the Philippines can show the way, particularly in the trade in services, Bollard Most of the concerns on the services sector do not concern tariff, but non-tariff barriers such as regulation on moving capital, people, and data, he Bollard noted that there are 150 FTAs in the region. It is all very complicated. But we will judge it by where they are going, if they are in conflict with each other, if it helps to integrate the region to move to the future, he All these are part of its study on the Free Trade Agreement in Asia and the Pacific, a major project of the formation, to be finalized next year, he added. (PCOO-APEC Communications Team)

8 regional news VOLUME IV NO. 108 NOVEMBER 18, 2015 WEDNESDAY BCDA inks pact with Swedish government, private firms to develop Clark Green City By Marna Dagumboy -del Rosario CLARK FREEPORT The state-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Swedish government and two private firms recently that would pave the way for future collaborative opportunities to develop and build what is envisioned to be the country s first smart, disaster-resilient and green metropolis Clark Green City. The Swedish entities are IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL), a foundation jointly owned by the Government of Sweden and Swedish industry; ElectriCITY, a non-profit organization composed of major companies operating in Sweden; and Xeric AB (Xeric), a company that specializes in providing business consultancy services for small and medium enterprises. We welcome IVL, ElectriCITY, and Xeric as the newest partners of the BCDA in the development of Clark Green City and look forward to a fruitful collaborative partnership through knowledge and technology transfer, research and development, and business investments, BCDA President and CEO Arnel Paciano D. Casanova According to Casanova, the forged MOU creates a non-binding framework for furthering discussions under which the BCDA and the three Swedish firms can explore potential collaborative opportunities in relation to sustainable urbanization, best practices in urban development, and providing business solution services in the development and growth of Clark Green City. Under the MOU, BCDA, IVL, ElectriC- ITY, and Xeric agree to pursue cooperation, promote green sustainability, inclusive growth, innovation, enterprise bcda inks...page 6 Quantum Asia now ready to build plasma plants by ELAINE MERCADO CITY OF SAN FERNANDO The newly formed Quantum Asia announced yesterday that constructions of numerous plasma facilities are set to start in December as various delays in their Philippine Plasma programs have already been settled. Quantum s CEO and Director of Operations Al Johnson said he is still totally committed to seeing the Philippines with 20+ plasma facilities to be completed within five years. This would drop the cost of electricity in half on a national basis. It would also eventually eliminate all the current landfills, Johnson assured. He announced also that Quantum is entering into agreements with the Philippine Coast Guard for possible plasma operations for maritime pollution. He said the key factor in keeping Quantum locked with the Philippines is Santa Cruz, Marinduque and their Mayor Wilfredo Red. The Marinduque s Marcopper mining operations linked to past Philippine political corruption at the highest levels years ago environmentally destroyed the island. Mayor Red has dedicated his life to this matter and the people of Santa Cruz, said Johnson. He stressed that Quantum will make Santa Cruz the firm s first project and will hopefully link this with Coast Guard and Philippine marine operations. We are also supporting legal action against the offenders that caused this environmental disaster, he plasma plants...page 6 GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE. Robinsons Malls Regional Manager Jodee Arroyo (top photo, standing 2nd from R) and Kapamilya heartthrob Albie Casiño light up a giant Christmas tree inside the Robinsons Starmills activity center, followed by a gift-giving to orphans. --jp manalang 114th Negosyo Center opens in Dinalupihan By Mhike R. Cigaral DINALUPIHAN, BATAAN Key officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the municipal government here formally opened the 114th Negosyo Center in the country. Judith Angeles, DTI regional director for Central Luzon and Mayor Maria Angela Garcia led the formal rites in inaugurating the 10th Negosyo Center in the region, along with provincial and local officials here. Negosyo Centers were established in different areas of the country under Republic Act (Go Negosyo Act,) authored by Senator Bam Aquino. This new law aims to strengthen the partnerships between the LGUs, national government agencies concerned and other public and private partners towards SME (small and medium enterprises) development in the province, Cabahug told Headline Gitnang Luzon. The first Negosyo Center in the province was established this year at the DTI Bataan office in Balanga City. This is an ideal place for a Negosyo Center because it is located at the ground floor of the municipal hall and beside the one-stop shop, making it convenient for investors and business owners in processing their permits and other documents, Board Member Reynaldo Ibe, the provincial board s committee on trade and industry and justice committee chairman, told local newsmen. MOA SIGNING. Dinalupihan (Bataan) Mayor Gila Garcia (R, seated) and DTI Bataan Director Nelin Ocson Cabahug (L, seated) sign a memorandum of agreement between the municipal government and the Department of Trade and Industry on the operation of a Negosyo Center, the first of such kind in the local government units in Bataan. --MHIKE R. CIGARAL