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Mosquera is DO for Luzon
22 May 2012

          Former Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Commissioner Gerard A. Mosquera assumes his position as new Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon on 01 June 2012.

          President Benigno Simeon ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III earlier named Mosquera as new DO for Luzon from a short list submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) which also included Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer II Roque Dator, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Dir. Ferdinand Rafanan, and Ombudsman consultant Melchor Arthur Carandang.

          DO Mosquera replaces former DO for Luzon Francis Jardeleza who had been appointed Solicitor General.

          DO Mosquera had earlier served the Office of the Ombudsman as Graft Investigation Officer III from 05 March to 21 April 2003.

         He also worked in various United Nations (UN) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) â€" funded projects from 2003 â€" 2010 : as Chief of Party for the Justice Institutions Strengthening Project in East Timor (JISP); as Senior Legal Adviser and Program Manager for Anti-Corruption for the Rule of Law Effectiveness Project (ROLE); as UN Anti-Corruption Adviser to the Inspector General of Timor-Leste for the UN Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET); and as Rule of Law Task Manager for the Economic Growth Technical Assistance Project (EGTA).

        DO Mosquera obtained his BS Management as well as his Bachelor of Laws degrees  from the Ateneo de Manila University, where he graduated with honors and was given a silver medal for academic excellence. He earned his Master of Laws degree from the Kings College London and a Master of Public Administration degree from the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, where he was a recipient of the 2010 Lucius N. Littauer Award for Academic Excellence and Leadership.

          He placed 2nd in the 1992 Bar Examinations.

          DO Mosquera shall serve as DO for Luzon for a fixed seven-year term

Ombudsman releases list of govt agencies with the most number of cases filed in 2011
21 May 2012


       (Revised as of May 25, 2012)

         Local Government Units (LGUs) topped the list of government agencies with the most number of cases filed before the Office of the Ombudsman in 2011.

          In a report made by the Office of the Ombudsman’s Finance and Management Information Office (OMB-FMIO), a total of 3,854 cases were filed against local government officials in 2011. Of the number, 2,075 were filed before the OMB-Central; 633 â€" OMB-Luzon; 602 â€"OMB-Visayas; and 544 â€" OMB-Mindanao.

          Below is the list of top 20 agencies with the most number of cases filed in 2011:



1
   

Local Government Units (LGU)
   

3,854

2
   

Philippine National Police (PNP)
   

1,709

3
   

Department of Education (DepEd)
   

562

4
   

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
   

416

5
   

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
   

304

6
   

Bureau of Customs (BoC)
   

177

7
   

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
   

155

8
   

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
   

148

9
   

Department of Justice (DOJ)
   

98

10
   

Department of Finance (DOF)
   

92

11
   

Department of Health (DOH)
   

87

12
   

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
   

86

13
   

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)
   

82

14
   

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
   

57

15
   

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
   

54

16
   

Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
   

54

17
   

National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC)
   

48

18
   

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
   

45

19
   

National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)
   

45

20
   

Philippine Postal Corporation (PPC/PHILPOST)
   

38
           On the other hand, 15 agencies have the least number of cases filed in 2011, namely: Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF); Civil Aviation Authority (CAA); Commission on Human Rights (CHR); Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT); Cooperative Development Authority (CDA); Dept. of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB), Malolos City; Dept. of Foreign Affairs (DFA); Government Service Insurance System (GSIS); Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA); Local Civil Registrar (LCR); Phil. National Oil Company (PNOC); Senate of the Philippines; Public Attorney’s Office (PAO); and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Only one case has been filed against officials of the said agencies in 2011.

          There were only two cases filed against officials of the Dept. of Tourism (DOT), Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), National Statistics Office (NSO), Phil. Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

          Three cases were filed against officials of the Metro Iloilo Water District, while four cases were filed against officials of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), Land Bank of the Phils. (LBP), National Food Authority (NFA), National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Phil. Coconut Authority (PCA).

          Meantime, five cases were filed against officials of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

9 out of 10 don’t pay bribe - survey
09 May 2012

            More Filipino families do not pay bribe or grease money when transacting business in government agencies according to a national household survey on experience with corruption commissioned by the Office of the Ombudsman.

            The survey shows that only 10% of those who accessed government services paid bribe or grease money to an agency official to facilitate transaction or avoid problems. This is lower than the 16% bribe incidence in the Philippines reported by the Transparency International in the 2010 Global Corruption Barometer.

            The low incidence of payment of bribe or grease money may be attributed to reduced red tape in government agencies, improved service delivery and customer satisfaction, or non-tolerance of corruption by the transacting public.

            The least number of families paid bribe or grease money when accessing social services compared to other transactions with government such as registry and licensing, payment of taxes and other charges, and access to justice.

            The same survey also reveals that 3 out of 4 who gave bribe or grease money volunteered to give it even without being asked to. This means that most of the bribery incidence in government agencies occurred at the instance of the giver and not of government officials.

            However, 99% of those who have been asked to pay bribe or grease money did not report the same to proper authorities.

            The survey on experience with corruption in the Philippines was a rider to the 2010 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey conducted by the National Statistics Office. It was commissioned to measure the scale of corruption in the Philippines in terms of actual experience as opposed to mere perceptions or public opinions usually reported by local and international survey groups. The total number of households surveyed was 26,000.

            Results also indicate that those living in Southern Luzon are less likely to give bribe or grease money than those in other regions. But those living in the National Capital Region are least likely to volunteer giving bribe or grease money compared to others.

QC councilors charged for ‘ghost employees’
09 May 2012

          The Office of the Ombudsman, through its Field Investigation Office, has lodged criminal and administrative complaints against Quezon City Councilors Roderick M. Paulate and Francisco A. Calalay, Jr., for maintaining “ghost employees” in the payroll of the Quezon City Council.

            Acting on the complaint filed by Mr. Jimmy Lee Davis, a whistle-blower and QC insider, who was assisted by his counsel former Sen. Aquilino Pimentel Jr., the FIO managed to obtain evidence showing that Councilors Paulate and Calalay maintained “job order personnel” under their respective offices which turned out to be fictitious persons.

            These fictitious personnel received monthly wages ranging from PhP2, 500.00 to PhP5,000.00.

            Investigation disclosed that these fictitious personnel do not have birth records from the National Statistics Office, are not registered voters of Quezon City, have not secured NBI clearances, and are not known in the respective barangays where they allegedly reside or the indicated Barangay-addresses where they purportedly reside do not exist.

          For the period January to November 2010, Councilor Calalay maintained a total of twenty-nine (29) ghost employees, while Councilor Paulate maintained thirty (30) ghost employees for the period July 2010 to November 2010.

            A total of Php2,175,000.00 in wages was disbursed by Councilor Calalay, while Councilor Paulate disbursed a total of PhP1,125,000.00.

            The disbursements of wages were made possible through the submission of spurious Personal Data Sheets and payrolls.
            Charges of Malversation of Public Funds through Falsification of Public Documents, Violation of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019 and administrative charges for Grave Misconduct, Serious Dishonesty and Falsification of Official Documents have been filed against Councilors Calalay and Paulate, together with their respective Liaison Officers in the persons of Flordeliza A. Alvarez and Vicente E. Bajamunde.

Operation Ombudsman Public Assistance
07 May 2012

            The Office of the Ombudsman launched its Operation: Public Assistance today, May 7, 2012 as one of its activities in celebration of its 24th anniversary.

            In coordination with the City Government of Quezon City and under the theme, “OMB at 24: Restoring Trust and Integrity in Public Service”, the Office of the Ombudsman has set up “Ombudsman” desks at the lobby of the Main Building of Quezon City Hall at 8:30 am to 4:30 pm today until tomorrow.

          Services would cover legal assistance, PVAO/SSS/GSIS Claims, and grievances against public officials/employees.

            Open to the general public, the soft launching of the public assistance project was led by Assistance Ombudsman Evelyn Baliton of OMB’s Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Office.

            Baliton said that “the project will step up the level of public awareness on the other major function of the Office of the Ombudsman which is, upon complaint by any citizen, any officer or employee of the Government may be directed, at the instance of the Office, to perform and expedite any act or duty required by law, or to stop, prevent, and correct any abuse or impropriety in the performance of duties.”

            The launching was graced by Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte and Senator Aquilino Pimentel III, among others.

Justice Morales inaugurates Ombudsman Building in Rosales
03 May 2012

            Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales led the inauguration of the newly-constructed Ombudsman Building in Carmay East, Rosales, Pangasinan last 30 April 2012. This included the unveiling of the marker at the entrance of the three story building with the assistance of former Ombudsman Merceditas N. Gutierrez during whose term the establishment of this regional office was initiated.

            OMB- Rosales is the second satellite office of the OMB-Luzon, after the Calamba, Laguna satellite office. Under the direct supervision of the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon, it shall primarily serve Regions I, II, III and the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR).                 

Ombudsman Morales said that this satellite office, once fully operational, shall bring the gospel of good governance, public accountability and assistance closer to the people of Northern Luzon. A daughter of the region, she stressed in the local dialect that “government officials should focus on delivering with integrity their service to the people and must always prioritize public interest.”
          Those who graced the inauguration included local officials led by Rosales Mayor Ricardo Revita, and Ex-Congressman Conrado M. Estrella III, Quirino Gov. Junie Cua, Mr. Pancracio Rodriguez, Assistant Ombudsman Weomark Layson, PACPO Luzon OIC Raquel Rosario Cunanan-Marayag and Dir. Rabendranath Uy.

          The building is the fifth establishment to be put up within this Government Center, after the National Tobacco Administration, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Dept. of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Currently, the hearing room in the building is being completed while installation of other facilities, telephone and communications access are underway.

Ombudsman celebrates 24th anniversary
04 May 2012

          The Office of the Ombudsman kicks-off the weeklong celebration of its 24th anniversary by setting up an Ombudsman’s Desk at key cities in Metro Manila.

       The soft launch of the activity, dubbed “Operation: Ombudsman Public Assistance” will be held from May 7 and 8, 2012 (8:30 am â€" 4:30 pm) at the main building lobby of the Quezon City Hall. It is open to the general public who wishes to avail of free legal assistance, seek aid in filing their claims from the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) or report their grievances against certain public officials and employees.

          Similar activities shall be held in other cities on different dates: May 14 and 15 at the Kaloocan City Hall; May 17 and 18 - Manila City Hall; May 21 and 22 - Pasay City Hall; May 24 and 25 - Makati City Hall; May 28 and 29 - Mandaluyong City Hall and May 30 and 31 - Pasig City Hall.

          A two-day OMB Payroll Verification Exercise shall also be pilot-tested on May 7 and 8 in the OMB-Central, Luzon, Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices (MOLEO) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), aimed at weeding out ghost employees.

          The said activity is expected to be replicated in other Local Government Units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR).

          The "Ombuds-run: Indignation Rally Against Corruption" shall also be held on May 9, 2012. During the first part of this activity, participants of the OMB fun run shall race through the entire block starting from the flagpole inside the OMB office, then circle through Agham Road, right turn to North Avenue, then to Quezon Avenue and finally back to the finish line at the flagpole. The fun run starts at 5:45 am.

           The main part starts at around 6:15 am, when officials and employees of the Office of the Ombudsman, led by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, hold the indignation rally by marching from the OMB office, passing through Agham Road and North Avenue until they reach the QC Memorial Circle where a program shall be held.

          During the program, Ombudsman Morales will give a brief message and encourage the public to join in the Ombudsman’s efforts against corruption. The OMB’s institutional slogan, “Manindigan Kontra Katiwalian” shall also be launched during the program, as well as the reformatted Ombudsman weekly radio program, “Ombudsman Ngayon”, which airs every Wednesday, 10-11 am over DZRB-Radyo ng Bayan.

          The Office’ anniversary program on May 11 shall be the highlight of the week-long celebration. This also marks the start of the countdown to the Ombudsman Silver Anniversary in 2013.

          The Office of the Ombudsman became operational on May 12, 1988 upon the appointment of the first Ombudsman, the late Ombudsman Conrado Vasquez.
          The late President Corazon C. Aquino created the Office of the Ombudsman through Executive Order No. 243, restating its composition, powers and functions. Its powers were further strengthened with Congress’ enactment of RA 6770 (Ombudsman Act of 1989).

Former Sarangani governor, 5 others charged over bogus financial aid
09 February 2012

                 Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales ordered the filing of graft charges against former Governor Miguel Escobar of Sarangani province and several others stemming from the grant of a 'financial assistance' worth P450,000 in 2002.

            In an Information lodged before the Sandiganbayan, charged with violation of Section 3(e) of the R.A. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) were former governor Escobar, Juanito Purisima, Board Member; Amelia Carmela Zoleta, Executive Assistant to the Vice Governor; Suzette Clerigo, Accountant IV, and Alexis Dela Cruz, Management Analyst, all of the provincial government of Sarangani.

            Private respondent Velsie Banzon, treasurer of Malapatan Fishermen's Group in Poblacion Malapatan, was also included in the charge sheet.

            The Information stated the  respondents caused the disbursement of the amount P450,000 through a Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) check dated 29 May 2002 to Banzon as payee.

            It added that  they made it appear that financial assistance was requested and given to the fishermen's group, and that evidence pointed to Escobar as the one who approved the fictitious request and even certified "in the disbursement voucher that the cash advance was necessary, lawful and incurred under his direct supervision."

        The Information further alleged that Clerigo certified as to the "completeness and propriety of the supporting documents despite no-compliance with Commission on Audit (COA) Circular No. 96-003 providing for the documentary requirements in disbursements for financial assistance, when in truth and in fact, neither was there a request for financial assistance nor was there financial assistance received by the Malapatan Fishermen's Group after the check was encashed, as herein accused, misappropriate and convert to their personal and benefit the said amount, thereby causing undue injury to the government."

Ombudsman reminds deadline of filing SALN
27 April 2012

       Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales reminds government officials and employees to file their Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) to their respective human resource management offices on or before the April 30 deadline.   

          The Ombudsman likewise reminded that, in order to fully comply with the laws on SALN, the same must not only be filed, but must be accomplished truthfully.  “It is high time that we instill the perspective of not just filing the SALN but of accomplishing the same with honesty by correctly and completely abiding with the requirements of the law,” the Ombudsman said.

          Section 17, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution requires “public officials and employees to file their SALN upon assumption to office and as often as may be required by law”, which under Section 8(A) of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) should be filed upon entry or exit from government service and on or before April 30 of every year thereafter.  The same requirement is likewise found under Section 7 of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act).

In connection therewith, Rule 10, Section 46(D)( of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases issued by the Civil Service Commission classifies the failure to file SALN as a less grave offense punishable by suspension of one (1) month and one (1) day to six (6) months for the first offense and by dismissal from the service for the second offense.   The filing of an untruthful SALN, on the other hand, will expose the filer to a possible charge of perjury under Article 183 of the Revised Penal Code.

As the “protector of the people,” the Office of the Ombudsman has been actively coordinating with concerned government agencies in monitoring the submission of SALNs.  It warned that non-compliant government officials and employees will be subjected to investigation where appropriate charges and penalties may be rendered.

Based on latest CSC Memorandum Circular (MC No. 5, series of 2012), government officials and employees may use either the old or new SALN form.

Those who serve in an honorary capacity, laborers and casual or temporary workers are exempted from the filing of SALN (Section 8[a] of Republic Act No. 6713).

OMB and DOJ ink MOA for effective investigation and prosecution of cases
19 April 2012

          The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) and the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) “to simplify procedures to be observed by the OMB and the DOJ for a more efficient and effective investigation and prosecution” of cases involving government officials and employees.

          The MOA was signed by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales and Justice Sec. Leila de Lima.

          Under the MOA, the OMB will have “primary jurisdiction in the conduct of preliminary investigation and inquest proceedings over complaints for crimes cognizable by the Sandiganbayan.”

          Under Sec. 4 of RA 8249, among the cases over which the Sandiganbayan has exclusive jurisdiction are the following: “I) Violations of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act); II)RA 1379 (Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Wealth); III)Crimes by public officers or employees embraced in Ch. II, Sec. 2 Title VII, Bk. II of the Revised Penal code (Crimes committed by Public Officers) namely : Direct Bribery, Indirect Bribery, Qualified Bribery, Corruption of Public Officials; IV) Other offenses or felonies whether simple or complexed with other crimes committed in relation to their office by the public officials and employees mentioned above” and cases involving government officials and employees with Salary Grade 27 or higher for a)Violation of RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards) b)Violation of RA 7080 (The Plunder Law) c)Violation of RA 7659 (The Heinous Crime Law) d) RA 9160 (Violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Law when committed by a public officer)  e) PD 46 (Prohibition Against Gift-Giving) and  f)PD 749(law granting immunity to bribe-givers who voluntarily gives information)  .

          It said that when complaints involving the above-mentioned cases were filed before the DOJ, the same shall immediately be endorsed to the OMB.

        The two officials also agreed that the OMB and the DOJ shall have concurrent jurisdiction over cases involving public officials falling outside the exclusive jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan. However, “the office where such complaint is filed for preliminary investigation shall acquire jurisdiction over the complaint to the exclusion of the other”.

          Once the DOJ acquires jurisdiction over said cases, the Prosecutor General or provincial/city prosecutors shall resolve them without need of approval from the OMB.

           The OMB shall conduct reinvestigation, when ordered by the court, of cases which underwent preliminary investigation at the OMB but referred to the DOJ for prosecution.

         The MOA also states that “the OMB shall ensure that a motion for reconsideration has been resolved or the period for filing thereof has lapsed before endorsing an Information to the DOJ for filing with the proper court”.

COA and OMB launch joint investigation team
18 April 2012

            MANILA, Philippines â€" The Commission on Audit (COA) and the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) today launched a joint team to fast-track the investigation and prosecution of cases arising out of COA fraud audit reports. COA Chairperson Ma. Gracia Pulido Tan and Ombudswoman Conchita Carpio Morales signed the Memorandum of Agreement in the newly inaugurated office of the COA-OMB Joint Investigation Team located within the COA premises.

            Collaborating their anti-corruption initiatives as members of the Inter-Agency Anti-Graft Coordinating Council, COA and the OMB through the joint investigation team aim to ensure the efficient and successful filing, investigation and prosecution of cases involving graft, corruption and violations of the ethical code of conduct for public officials and government employees.

            “With the Office of the Ombudsman and the COA working together, we are confident that these cases will finally be resolved, the names of innocent individuals cleared, and the accountable officials meted the appropriate penalties,” said Ombudswoman Morales.

            “We are constitutionally mandated in our respective capacities to ensure accountability and integrity in public office,” added COA Chairperson Pulido Tan. “We will thus attend to these cases with the highest degree also of accountability and integrity.”

            This institutional partnership is part of an ongoing effort to enhance and expand mutual assistance between COA and the OMB under the leaderships of Ombudswoman Morales and COA Chairperson Pulido Tan. Under the terms of the MOA, which will run for three years, the two Offices will share resources and expertise in the successful processing of cases under joint investigation.

            The designated focal persons for the COA-OMB Joint Investigation Team are Chief Executive Staff Atty. Gilbert G. Kintanar from the COA, and Deputy Special Prosecutor John I.C. Turalba from the OMB.

            A joint statement by the COA Chairperson and the Ombudswoman is attached.

Joint statement of Ombudswoman Conchita Carpio Morales and COA Chairperson Ma. Gracia Pulido Tan

On the Inauguration of COA-OMB Joint Investigations

18 April 2012

SAADO Auditorium, Commission on Audit

Quezon City

           

            Today is a propitious day, as we inaugurate a strategic partnership between the Commission on Audit and the Office of the Ombudsman in the fight against graft and corruption.

            When we came to office about a year ago, we were confronted with an alarmingly huge inventory of case files involving allegations of bribery and wanton misuse of public money.  Many more complaints of the same tenor have since deluged our offices, and the inflow of information and investigation and audit requests â€" mostly from citizens â€" continues to increase.

            While we lost no time in working on these cases within our respective organizations, we soon came to realize that for a more speedy and effective resolution of these cases, we needed to institutionally partner with one another in a structured, targeted and coordinated manner, in a spirit of utmost mutual assistance and cooperation, and be bound by the highest purpose of holding each public servant â€" including ourselves â€" fully accountable to the people.

            We are deeply mindful of the “culture of impunity” so often spoken of and written about, as one of the most impelling factors in the incidence of graft and corruption in the country.  How so often bewailed that graft pays, because only the “small fish,” if at all, get punished, and the big fish get away to yet another adventure, emboldening the next-in-ranks to help themselves in adventures of their own until they, too, become big fish, and the cycle goes on.

            This culture of impunity must go if we are to restore public office as truly a public trust.  Complaints involving high officials of the land, plunderous misuse of public funds, and other cases highly impacting the drive against graft and corruption, must be attended to with dispatch and investigated with the highest degree of integrity, independence and competence.

            Drawing from our respective constitutional mandates, and our statutory authorities to engage each other’s assistance in carrying out our solemn responsibilities to country and people, we have thus joined forces to dedicate a team that will primarily handle and attend to these cases.  We will do our best to obtain for the members of this joint investigation team continuous training to upgrade their capabilities in forensic auditing, evidence gathering and documentation, case strategies and presentation; deepen their commitment to civic responsibility; equip them with modern technological tools; and grant commensurate incentives as may be allowed by law.

            And this is why we are here today, in this room at the Commission on Audit where the COA-OMB Joint Investigation Team will take residence in our quest to restore the confidence of the people in their institutions and servants.

            In this quest, we humbly request everyone’s support and prayers. The success of the COA-OMB Joint Investigation Team will surely be the success of the Filipino people.

OMB leads corruption seminar for PAPRB members
22 February 2012

     The Office of the Ombudsman in coordination with the Multi-Sectoral Anti-Corruption Council (MSACC) will lead starting February 23, 2012 the two-day seminar workshop on Administrative Investigation and Rules of Order for the members of the Philippine Association of Professional Regulatory Board (PAPRB).

    The members of PAPRB sit as chairmen and members of the different professions of the Professional Regulatory Board.

    The workshop to be held at the OMB Function Room is expected to enable professional board members to acquire skills, knowledge of processes, and strategic capabilities for efficient and effective discharge of their authority and investigation functions.

    Prosecutor Bienvenida A. Gruta, Office-in-Charge-Director of Center for Integrity and Professional Development (CIPD) pointed out that the proposed skills training is an offshoot of the PAPRB Orientation and Planning Workshop conducted in November 2010. CIPD is under OMB’s Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Office (PACPO).

    Pros. Gruta added that the chairs and members of the professional boards who attended the said workshop made commitments to assist the Office of the Ombudsman in the areas of community coordination, fact-finding, and providing expert advice in the prosecution of cases involving expert’s testimonial evidence.

    On their own respective fields, the boards have committed to developing integrity of and exacting accountability on their members many of whom are employed by the government.

    Presently, according to Pros. Gruta, “these commitments are the boards’ major immediate concern considering the numerous complaints now pending before them and awaiting resolution for many years.”

Ombudsman resolves 1st batch of “Tax Credit Scam” cases DOF officials face raps, dismissal
23 March 2012

          Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales dismissed from the service 13 officials of the Department of Finance (DOF) for defrauding the government of  a total of more than P82M arising from a series of “tax credit scam” from 1994 to 1998.

            In the Decision, Ombudsman Morales found former Finance Undersecretary  and Center OIC-Administrator Antonio Belicena, former Deputy Administrator Uldarico Andutan, Jr., Reviewers Rowena Malonzo and Asuncion Magdaet, Evaluators Gemma Ortiz-Abarra, Annabelle Diño, Emelita Tizon, Purita Napenas, Charmelle Recoter, Melrose Tordesillas, Gregoria Cuento-Evangelio, Mark Binsol, Cherry Gomez and Sylviana Daguimol guilty of Grave Misconduct and meted the penalty of dismissal from the service, with accessory penalties of cancellation of eligibility, forfeiture of retirement benefits, and perpetual disqualification from re-employment in the government service.

          Since Belicena had already retired from the government service, he was meted the accessory penalties.

          The decision stemmed from the complaint of Special Presidential Task Force 156 alleging anomalous issuances of 110 Tax Credit Certificates (TCC’s) to Integrated Multi Cotton Mills, Inc. (IMCMI)  by the DOF amounting to P82,519,235. The said TCC’s which were obtained by IMCMI using fake documents were subsequently transferred to the following corporations: Wise & Co., Bush Boake Allen Phils., Filsyn Corporation, Hi-Lon Manufacturing Co., Canlubang Spinning Mills, Pacific Mills, Inc., Golden Dragon Textile Mills, Inc., First Unity Textile, Padoson Stainless Steel, Pacific Mills and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation.

          At the same time, Ombudsman Morales ordered the filing of criminal charges before the Sandiganbayan against former officials of the One-Stop Shop Inter-Agency Tax Credit and Duty Drawback Center (Center) for the anomalous issuance of TCC’s amounting to a total of P74.84M.

          In separate Resolutions, the Ombudsman ordered the filing of 20 counts of Violation of Sec. 3 (e) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) and 20 counts of Estafa thru Falsification of Official/Public Documents (Art. 315 in rel. to Art. 171 of the Revised Penal Code) against former Belicena and Andutan.         

          Former OIC-Net Local Content/ Net Value Equivalent and Domestic Capital Equipment Raul de Vera was ordered charged with 19 counts each of the said offenses; Former Senior Tax Specialist Brandy Marzan, four counts each; Senior Tax Specialist Rosanna Diala, 14 counts each; Tax Specialist/ Evaluator Gregoria Cuento-Evangelio, one count each; comptroller Reynaldo Maghirang, three counts each; Reviewer Asuncion Magdaet, one count each; and Evaluator Purita Napenas, one count each.

          Also ordered charged were private respondents Honorato Lacsina (President, Liberty Transport Inc.), three counts each;    Joseph Cabotaje, 16 counts each; Ramon Rodriguez (President, R.A. Rodriguez Bus Line), seven counts each; Candido Potenciano (President, Batangas Laguna Tayabas Bus Company), three counts each; Joselito Tengco (Manager,Baliwag Transit, Inc), three counts each; Henry Tumala, (President, Lamborghini Transit, Inc), three counts each; Charles Uy, Ma Uy Yu, Yu Chin Tong and Emerito Guballa (all officers/ employees of Nikko Textile Mills, Inc.), one count each.

          The said respondents were ordered charged with the said offenses for the issuance of 20 TCCs amounting to P74.84M using spurious documents: P17.3M to the BLTB; P9.4M to Baliwag Transit; P19.092 to Rodriguez Bus Line; P12.05M to Liberty Transport; P14.6M to Lamborghini Transit; and P2.4M to Nikko Textile.

          The Center was created under Administrative Order No. 226 dated February 7, 1992 primarily to process tax credit and duty drawback applications as incentives to BOI-registered enterprises. The said incentives consist of government refund payments on the duties and taxes.

          Meanwhile, the Ombudsman referred to the Office of the Special Prosecutor  for its appropriate action the motion to include private respondent Felix Chingkoe, President of Diamond Knitting Corporation,  in the plunder charges  filed against several DOF officials and other officials of the Chingkoe group of companies. The case has been undergoing trial before the Sandiganbayan. The Ombudsman stated “this Office is no longer in a position to act on the aforesaid motion given the fact that the Sandiganbayan has already acquired jurisdiction over the said cases.”

Ombudsman Morales penalizes 21 PNP officers over Davao Death Squad
29 March 2012

        OMBUDSMAN Conchita Carpio Morales has penalized 21 high-ranking officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) arising from the unabated killings in Davao City in the recent years attributed to the “Davao Death Squad (DDS)”.

          Found guilty of Simple Neglect of Duty, for which they were meted the penalty of fine equivalent to one month salary, were P/SSUPT Catalino Cuy, P/SSUPT Jaime Morente, P/CINSP Matthew Baccay, P/CINSP Filmore Escobal, P/CINSP Leandro Felonia, P/CINSP Marvin Manuel Pepino, P/CINSP Ranulfo Cabanog, P/CINSP Vicente Danao, P/SUPT Harry Espela, P/SUPT Michael John Dubria, P/SUPT Rommil Mitra, P/SINSP Maximiano Atuel and P/SINSP Arnulfo Mahinay, both of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

           Also fined were P/CINSP Alden Delvo, P/INSP Rolly Tropico, P/INSP Dionisio Abude, P/SINSP Antonio Alberio Jr., P/CINSP Juel Neil Salcedo, P/CINSP Joselito Loriza, P/CINSP Joel Neil Rojo and P/CINSP Napoleon Eguia.

        Ombudsman Morales approved the Decision with modification as to penalty from one (1) month suspension to fine equivalent to one (1) month salary.

        The case stemmed from a Letter-Complaint addressed to the Office of the Ombudsman sent by a person purporting to represent a group named Davao City Deserves Good Government Movement, claiming that a certain group known as the DDS was “responsible for the unsolved killings of more than 800 persons.”

          The same complaint alleged that high-ranking officers of the PNP were directly involved in the murders.

          Records showed that from 2005 to 2008, the Davao City Police Office registered an unusually high number of unsolved killings.

         The perpetrators of these executions were usually 2 motorcycle-riding gunmen and the killings were mostly drug-related.

         The OMB-MOLEO fact-finding team reported that in 4 years, there were 720 persons murdered; 97 in 2005; 165 in 2006; 199 in 2007 and 259 in 2008.

          A mere 321 or less than 50% of the cases, however, were solved.

         The killings were repeatedly committed within the areas of jurisdiction of respondents’ precincts where they were assigned.

          “From the foregoing figures, it is evident that respondents were remiss in their duty to significantly reduce the number of killings,” the Anti-Graft Office pointed out in its ruling.

          “Also, the same shows that respondents failed to solve a substantial number, if not all, of the killings.”

          The Decision added: “Under Executive Order No. 226 dated 17 February 1995, an officer of the Philippine National Police or that of any other law enforcement agency is held accountable for “Neglect of Duty”  under the doctrine of “command responsibility” if he has knowledge that a crime or offense shall be committed, is being committed, or has been committed by his subordinates, or by others within his area of responsibility and, despite such knowledge, he did not take preventive or corrective action either before during, or immediately after its commission.”

Ombudsman dismisses “Deped Noodles Case” vs Lapus
15 March 2012

          Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales dismissed the administrative and criminal charges against former Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) Jesli Lapus, five other DepED officials, and the President of Jeverps Manufacturing Corporation, Alex Billan, relative to the allegedly rigged biddings that DepEd conducted in 2007 for fortified instant noodles “with fresh eggs” and in 2009 for fortified noodles “with fresh eggs and malunggay”  that allegedly resulted to million peso losses by the government due to overpricing.

          In an 18-page Joint Resolution approved on March 6, 2012, Ombudsman Morales dismissed the complaints against Lapus, Assistant Secretary for Special Concern Thelma Santos, Bid Awards Committee (BAC) Chairman Teodosio Sangil, BAC Vice Chairman Macur Marohombsar, and BAC Members Demetria Manuel and Nanette Mamoransing, after finding no sufficient evidence to hold respondents either administratively or criminally liable. 

          The cases stemmed from separate complaints filed by Prudencio Quido, Jr. and Myrna Gonzales for Misconduct and violation of Sec. 3 (e), (f), and (g) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act).

          In the Resolution, the Ombudsman stated that ”The charge that the biddings were rigged and favorably awarded to one and the same winning bidder was negated by the following undisputed facts: the biddings were posted and published in a newspaper of general circulation; on account of such publication, several public bidders including the complainant’s corporation, Kolonwel Trading, actually bought bid documents in 2007; the required pre-bid conferences for the biddings were duly conducted by the BAC in order to clarify and explain the requirements, terms, conditions and specifications stipulated in the bidding documents; and Jeverps successfully passed the eligibility check and its bids were declared the single calculated and responsive bids for the procurement of noodles in 2007 and 2009, after the other participating bidders either failed the eligibility check or voluntarily withdrew their bids.”

          The Resolution pointed out that during the pre-procurement conference, the end-user Health and Nutrition Center of the DepEd was the one which recommended to the BAC that the noodles to be procured should be packed at 100 grams per pack to save on packaging cost, and that the required phrase “with fresh eggs,” instead of merely “eggs,” to be added to the title of the product, was to emphasize the actual use of fresh eggs in the preparation of the noodle dough, and not merely egg powder.

          It further stated that that the complainant has not shown “a palpably fraudulent and dishonest purpose to do moral obliquity or conscious wrong doing for some perverse motive or ill-will” on the part of the respondents, nor that the respondents were actuated by evident bad faith, manifest partiality or gross inexcusable negligence during the assailed procurement process.

          The Office of the Ombudsman found no substantial evidence to fault the respondents for Misconduct. “In the absence of the actual canvass sheets and/or price quotations from identified suppliers as a valid basis for comparing the prices to the winning bidder, the respondents cannot be held liable for the alleged overpricing of the noodles.” The Resolution stated that the claim of overpricing was not substantiated. The Review Committee headed by then Undersecretary Ramon Bacani found that the price paid by the DepED to the winning bidder was reasonable.

          “It appearing that the complainants’ letter of protest and opposition to the awarding of the biddings to Jeverps were seasonably acted upon by the respondents in their reply letter dated 23 February 2009 denying the same for having filed out of time, the respondents cannot be faulted therefor.”

          The Certification from Uni-Vietnam Co. Ltd that the noodles do not contain fresh eggs cannot be considered conclusive as the said company is not officially accredited by the Philippine Government to conduct such analysis. Moreover, the test report made by BFAD confirmed the quality and contents of the noodles.

          Records also showed that the DepEd conducted a Nutritional Status Report on the Food for School Program, contrary to the complainant’s claim that the DepEd did not conduct “check ups” with students covered by the DepEd feeding project. The complainant did not assail the validity of the said Status Report.

          In the Resolution, the Ombudsman stated that the complainants failed to overturn the presumption of regularity in the performance of official duties stands.

Ombudsman files graft charges against DPWH execs
17 February 2012

         The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft charges before the Sandiganbayan against ranking officials of the Dept. of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) â€" Region VII for the P35M street lighting projects in Lapu-lapu City in 2007.

         In the Information approved by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, charged were Regional Dir. Robert Lala; Asst. Regional Dir. Gloria Dindin; Asst. Regional Dir. And Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairperson Marlina Alvizo; Maintenance Division OIC-Chief Pureza Fernandez; BAC members Cresencio Bagolor, Agustinito Hermoso, Luis Galang and Restituto Diano ; Technical Working Group (TWG) members Ayaon Manggis, Marilyn Ojeda, and Teresa Bernido; and private respondent Gerardo Surla.

         The said officials were charged with Violation of Sec. 3(e) of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act).

         The Information stated that the said officials “willfully, unlawfully and criminally cause the award through negotiated procurement of Contract ID No. 06H00048 consisting of four projects”, namely: 1) Supply and Installation of testing and commissioning of L.E.D. bulbs, traffic signal lantern and other traffic control devices at junctions ML Quezon Avenue-Terminal Bldg access road and ML Quezon Avenue-Patalinghug Avenue; 2)Supply and Installation of street lighting facilities along Punta Engaño Road Network, Lapu-lapu City; 3) Supply and installation of street lighting facilities (decorative lamps) along Patalinghug Avenue (ML Quezon-Sangi section), Lapu-lapu City; and 4) Supply and installation of street lighting facilities (decorative lamps) along Patalinghug Avenue (ML Quezon-Sangi Section), Lapu-lapu City on 08 March 2007.

       The contract, which costs P35,634,401.25,  was signed between Dindin and Surla, Chairman of the Board     of Gampik Construction and Development Inc..

          It said the respondents, in awarding the contract to Gampik, resorted to negotiated bidding and not competitive bidding in violation of RA 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act).

          Moreover, the Information said the contract price for the said project is “in excess by P12,629,816.99 as against the Ombudsman computation of only P23,004,584.2” in violation of COA Circular No. 85-55A which only allows a 10% price variance.

OMB employees pass Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) Exam
12 March 2012

            SEVEN employees of the Office of the Ombudsman have passed the screening process to undergo the Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) training and certification examination sponsored by the Philippines Integrity Project (iPro) of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

            The project is under the USAID being implemented by the Management Systems International (MSI), a contractor of USAID.

            Out of 49 individuals who have applied and undergone the screening, those who have successfully qualified to undertake the training course and examination are the following: Atty. Francis Euston Acero, Preliminary Investigation and Administrative Bureau (PARB); Graft Prevention and Corruption Officer (GPCO) Czarina May Altez, Public Assistant and Corruption Prevention Office (PACPO); Associate Graft Investigation Officer (AGIO) Alfredo Bentulan, Jr., Office of Legal Affairs (OLA); Atty. John B. Felix, OMB-Luzon; Atty. Emerita Francia, Preliminary Investigation, Administrative Adjudication and Monitoring Bureau (PAMB); Associate Graft Investigation Officer (AGIO) Cecile Jacqueline Larena, OMB-Mindanao, and Associate Graft Investigation Officer (AGIO)  Armel Rodrigueza, Field Investigation Office (FIO).

            The training ran from January 24 to February 3, 2012 with a break on Sunday, January 29, 2012. A certification exam was conducted on March 1 and 2, 2012.

            The training fee in the amount of U$2,000 each was paid by the MSI, while the membership fee for the first year in the amount of P1,000 each was shouldered by the Office.

            According to Assistant Ombudsman Asryman Rafanan, “taking the steps to become a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will position them as specialists in the prevention and detection of fraud.”

            “Becoming a CFE requires specific trainings and qualifications and is achieved by passing the CFE training and certification exam,” he said.

            AO Rafanan said the program which aimed at strengthening the conduct of investigation and prosecution through skills enhancement in specialized techniques supports the thrust of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales to improve the survival rate of fact-finding.

Ombudsman dismisses “GSIS Case” vs Echiverri
09 March 2012

          Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales dismissed the administrative and criminal charges against Caloocan City Mayor Enrico Echieverri and three other Caloocan City officials relative to the alleged non-remittance of employees premium contributions to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).

          In a 29-page Joint Resolution dated March 6, 2012, Ombudsman Morales dismissed the complaints against Echiverri, City Treasurer Evelina Garma, City Budget Officer Jesusa Garcia and City Accountant Edna Centeno after finding “no substantial evidence to hold respondents either administratively or criminally liable.” She also ordered that the Preventive Suspension slapped on said officials be lifted.

          The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Caloocan City Vice-Mayor Edgar Erice against the said respondents, for Violation of RA 8291 (the GSIS Act of 1997), Sec. 3(e) of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) and for Grave Misconduct and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service.

          Erice based his complaint on a letter sent by GSIS Pres. and General Manager Robert Vergara alleging “that from July 1997 to December 2002 and from January 2007 to December 31, 2010, the premium contributions representing the personal shares of the employees, as well as the government shares of Caloocan City, were not remitted to the GSIS and remained unpaid as of December 31, 2010; and that the employees’ shares from July 1997 to Dec. 2010 were likewise not remitted to the GSIS”. The letter further stated that as of Dec. 2010, the City incurred total obligation amounting to P343,814,739.85.         

          In the Resolution, the Ombudsman stated that “Complainant bears the onus of proving that respondents’ questioned acts were attended with manifest corruption, clear intent to violate the law or flagrant disregard of established rule. This he failed to discharge.”

          The Resolution stated that based on records, Echiverri had “taken steps to ensure the prompt payment of the city’s current premium contributions and to update its remittances to the GSIS.”

          But such efforts were hindered by GSIS’ conflicting computations of the city government’s accounts. In an April 4, 2006 letter, the GSIS stated that “as of March 31, 2006, the total compulsory premium arrearages including interests of the City Government of Caloocan amounts to P126,506,221.82”. On the other hand, in a June 28, 2006 letter sent by the City Treasurer to GSIS, the City Government claimed that “as of March 31, 2006,we have remitted the premiums due from our city employees until December 2003 having a net balance of only P1,504,035.31”.

          Still, in a July 17, 2006 letter sent by GSIS, it said Caloocan’s total obligation amounts to P138,295,405.48. Finally, the GSIS’ Chief Legal Counsel sent a final demand in an August 2010 letter, for the remittance of the sum of P337,181,809.46.

          The Resolution stated that determination of the accurate amount of the City’s obligation “was not solely dependent on respondents but, in a large measure, on the institutional and logistical capabilities of the GSIS which were beyond the control of respondents.”

          It further said “Recall that the city was assessed to pay more than P300,000,000 as of December 31, 2010. At the time Echiverri signed the GSIS MOA, however, the city government was liable for only P15,786,039.87 representing the principal and P54,807,170.63 representing interest, for a total of around P70,000,000.”

          The Ombudsman also dismissed charges of Violation RA 3019, following jurisprudence that “where the administrative case is dismissed, and the basis for dismissal constituted an essential element of the crime, the criminal case must likewise be dismissed.”

          Ombudsman Morales similarly dismissed charges of Violation of RA 8291 against the respondents, saying that the non-remitted premiums pertained to contributions which should have been settled during the term of then Mayor Malonzo. “Thus, their non-remittance within the period prescribed under the GSIS Act of 1997, or non-compliance with the period prescribed therein for the remittance of the monthly premiums, cannot be directly or primarily attributed to respondents.”#

Landbank puts up Extension Office at the OMB
07 March 2012

          Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales today (07 March 2012) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Landbank of the Phils. (Landbank) for the establishment of a Landbank Extension Office (EO) within the premises of the Office of the Ombudsman.

           Under the MOA signed by Ombudsman Morales and Landbank Pres. Gilda Pico, the Office of the Ombudsman shall provide Landbank “free of charge, of an office space to be used exclusively as an Extension Office for the LBP’s complete banking facilities and services”.

           The Ombudsman has committed to allow Landbank to occupy a portion of the ground floor of the OMB Bldg. for the Landbank-EO. The OMB also agreed to avail of the full banking services to be offered by the said EO, which shall cater to the banking requirements of close to 800 OMB employees as well as neighboring government agencies and other establishments in the vicinity.

           Ombudsman Morales expressed appreciation for Landbank’s continuing commitment to serve the needs of its stakeholders. For her part, Pico said “the establishment of this EO is part of our continuing thrust to provide more banking convenience to our valued clients including government offices”.   

          The EO is targeted to be operational by September this year.

Former BSU officials face 10 years imprisonment for students’ caps and gowns
20 February 2012

          The Office of the Ombudsman successfully prosecuted the graft case filed against two former officials of the Batangas State University before the Sandiganbayan.

          In a 31-page Decision, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division found Ernesto de Chavez, then President, and Rolando Lontoc, Sr., then Vice-President for Academic Affairs, both of the BSU, guilty beyond reasonable doubt of Violation of Section 3 (e) in relation to Section 3(h) of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act).

          They were both sentenced to suffer an indeterminate penalty of six years and one month to ten years imprisonment, and to suffer perpetual disqualification from holding public office.

          The case stemmed from the Information filed against them alleging that the two former BSU officials “utilized their respective positions at BSU and directed the graduating BSU students to rent caps and gowns solely from their own cap-and-gown-rental business” in 2001.

          During trial, Assistant Special Prosecutor III Kristine Jennifer Carreon presented Nora Magnaye, currently  BSU President, who testified that Lontoc “instructed her to collect the rentals for the caps and gowns in the amount of P140 per student. Lontoc told her that the rental was for the President who is his brother-in-law.”

          In its Decision, the Sandiganbayan said that “the accused used their official positions, influence and standing in BSU to corner the market for the rental of caps and gowns when they ordered Magnaye to secure the caps and gowns exclusively from De Chavez. The students had to pay through their Class Treasurers and had to receive the caps and gowns from their Class Advisers. Thus, the students did not actually have a choice on the matter.”

          It further stated that as President and Vice-President for Academic Affairs of a State University, the two former officials were not authorized to oblige their subordinates to secure the caps and gowns from De Chavez.

          The anti-graft court added that the accused gained unwarranted benefits when they exerted their influence over their subordinates and the students, at the expense of the BSU students.

Ex-Rizal mayor, 2 others face imprisonment for unlawful demolition of shanties
20 February 2012

          The Office of the Ombudsman secured the conviction of former Rodriguez, Rizal Mayor Pedro Cuerpo and two others of graft charges for the unlawful demolition of shanties of about 93 families in 2003.

          In a 33-page Decision, the Second Division of the Sandiganbayan found Cuerpo, Municipal Engineer Fernando Roño and Brgy. Chairman Salvador Simbulan, all of Rodriguez, Rizal, guilty beyond reasonable doubt of Violation of Sec. 3 (e) of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act).

          They were slapped with the punishment of imprisonment ranging from six years and one month to nine years, one month and one day. They were also perpetually disqualified from holding public office.

          Records of the case showed that Samahang Magkakapitbisig (Samahan), composed of 93 families, used to occupy a parcel of land in Quezon City but were forced to vacate the same by virtue of a Writ of Demolition issued by a QC court. The property owner however gave them financial assistance in the amount of P2.25M which they used to purchase an 8,250 sq.m. property in Brgy. Burgos, Rodriguez, Rizal.

          The families then submitted individual sets of application for building permit with the Office of the Municipal Engineer but were rejected “because the Office wanted them to secure a development permit first”.

          Notwithstanding the lack of any issued building or development permit, the 93 families built their temporary shelters made of lumber and tarpaulin. “On that same day, accused Barangay Capt. Simbulan, upon the order of Mayor Cuerpo, arrived and asked for their development permit. When they told him that they had none, he informed that there would be a demolition that afternoon. Thus, at around 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon of the same day, a demolition team led by accused Capt. Evasco and consisting of SWAT and Police Officers arrived, bringing with them two (2) trucks, and dismantled plywood, and appliances.”

          In its ruling, the anti-graft court stated that the prosecution has proven the existence of all the essential elements of the offense.

          It noted that no sufficient notices were given to the families before their makeshift homes were demolished. It said, “Even Section 444(3)(vi) of the Local Government Code, which empowers the mayor to order the demolition or removal of illegally constructed houses, still provides that such demolition should be done within the prescribed period.” The court said the failure of the families to secure a development permit does not exempt the accused from observing the proper procedure in cases of demolition.

No probe on assets of prosecutors
15 February 2012
        The Office of the Ombudsman has not initiated any probe on the supposed non-disclosure of Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) of the prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona; their spokesmen, as well as the senator-judges of the impeachment court.

        In an Evaluation-Report dated February 1, 2012, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales approved the recommendation to “close and terminate without prejudice” the request for investigation of Atty. Oliver O. Lozano, since “the suspected or reported ill-gotten wealth and non-disclosure of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of all the Complainants, Prosecutors, their Spokesmen and Senators in the impeachment case against the Chief Justice”, lack sufficient leads or particulars to enable the taking of further action.

Also included in the recommendation to “close and terminate” was the issue of the filing of a defective impeachment complaint as it appears to be beyond the jurisdiction of the Office of the Ombudsman, and is more properly addressed to the Senate of the Philippines, sitting as an Impeachment Court.

Due to the “absence of the necessary and essential particulars which will support the conduct of an inquiry”, the issue of “the suspected and reported bribery of the complainants” was also “closed and terminated”.

Ombudsman Morales releases SALN
13 January 2012

The Office of the Ombudsman released today copies of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, after two media personnel filed the required Request Form.

When asked by the press during an official function yesterday morning about reports that she had not disclosed her SALN, Ombudsman Morales stated that there are regulations to be followed before a request for a copy of the SALN of a government official or employee is granted, such as the filing of a verified Request Form indicating therein a legitimate purpose for the request.

The Office of the Ombudsman’s Public Assistance Bureau (PAB) where SALN requests are filed, belied the report that the Office refuses to disclose the Ombudsman’s SALN, and revealed that since Ombudsman Morales assumed office, the PAB has not received any “Request Form” concerning the Ombudsman’s SALN until yesterday when two media reporters accomplished a SALN Request Form.

After evaluating the request forms filed yesterday by Philippine Star reporter Michael Punongbayan and News5 news team member Dave Gonzales, the PAB approved the requests and made available the copies of the SALN to the requesters.

As of press time, another news staff member also filed a Request Form.

          Ombudsman Morales filed her SALN on July 29, 2011 or “within 30 days after assumption of office” pursuant to Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6713 or the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.”

Under the Revised Guidelines governing access to SALNs filed with the Ombudsman [Memorandum Circular No. 1 (2009)], all requests for copies of SALNs, which must be made in the prescribed form and under oath, shall be filed with the PAB which shall then determine if the requested SALN is in the custody of the Office or another agency.

             Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution 06-0231, Section 5 enumerates the concerned agencies where SALNs are to be transmitted, and that the Office of the Ombudsman is the repository of the SALNs of the President, Vice President, Chairperson and Commissioners of the Constitutional Commissions and Offices, while the SALNs of other government officials are in the custody of seven other government agencies or offices.

Sandiganbayan places LLDA Administrator Acosta under 90-day preventive suspension
09 February 2012

          The Sandiganbayan meted Presidential Adviser on Environmental Protection J.R. Nereus Acosta with a 90-day preventive suspension for allegedly misusing government funds in 2000 and 2001.

            In a 10-page resolution, penned by Associate Justice Maria Cristina Cornejo, the anti-graft court’s Fourth Division gave weight to the motion of the Office of the Ombudsman’s prosecution team to preventively suspend Acosta for  alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund or pork barrel while still a congressman of Bukidnon.

            “J.R. Nereus Acosta is hereby ordered preventively suspended from office and said accused is directed to cease and desist from further performing and/or exercising the functions, duties and privileges of the positions he is currently occupying, namely as Presidential Adviser on Environmental Protection and General Manager of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), or any other government position he may now or hereafter be holding, effective upon notice hereof and continuing for a period of ninety (90) days,” the ruling said.

          The Ombudsman, invoking Sec. 13 of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) earlier filed motion to suspend Acosta  pendente lite to prevent him from frustrating or hampering his prosecution by intimidating or influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence or from committing further acts of malfeasance while in office.

            The said provision states:

            “Suspension and loss of benefitsâ€"Any incumbent public officer against whom any criminal prosecution under a valid Information under this Act (RA3019) or under       Title 7, Book II of the Revised Penal Code or for any offense involving fraud upon        government or public funds or property whether as a simple or complex offense,           and in whatever stage of execution and mode of participation, is pending in court,         shall be suspended from office…”

            The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Bukidnon Crusade Against Graft and Corruption alleging that Acosta used his pork barrel to procure a P2.5-million solar tunnel dryer for the Municipal Government of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.

           Records of the case revealed that the supposed crime was committed while Acosta’s motherâ€"Socorroâ€"was still the municipal mayor of Manolo Fortich in 2001.

            The anti-corruption group based in the province alleged that another P2.5 million was also supposedly given to a private cooperativeâ€"the Bukidnon Integrated Network of Home Industries (Binhi) Inc.

            The complaint further disclosed that a private entity called Bukidnon Vegetable Producers Cooperative (BVPC) also received P5.5 million which was part of Acosta’s pork barrel.

        Acosta's aunt, Ma. Nemia Bornidor, who was a member of the board of Binhi and Socorro, who was a member and director of BVPC, were both indicted for graft for the same offense.

            In slapping suspension upon Acosta, the anti-graft court said that “any political motive allegedly behind the filing of the instant motion, uncorroborated as it is, is ineffective to negate the merits of the motion.”

             The anti-graft court directed Executive Sec. Paquito Ochoa and the Board of Directors of the LLDA to immediately implement the order.#

Ombudsman reverses dismissal of Pestaño case
11 January 2012

          Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales yesterday reversed the Joint Resolution dated June 15, 2009 that dismissed the criminal and administrative charges filed by spouses Felipe and Evelyn Pestaño for the murder of their son, Ensign Philip Andrew Pestaño.

            In a 21-page Joint Order that granted the Pestaño spouses’ Motion for Reconsideration, Ombudsman Morales found probable cause to indict Naval Captain Ricardo Ordoñez and nine other naval officials for Murder.

            Ombudsman Morales also found the respondents administratively liable for Grave Misconduct and ordered them dismissed from service.

            The nine other naval officials are Cdr. Reynaldo Lopez, HM2 Welmenio Aquino, LCdr. Luidegar Casis, LCdr. Alfrederick Alba, MR2 Sandy Miranda, LCdr. Joselito Colico, LCdr. Ruben Roque, Petty Officer 1st Class Carlito Amoroso, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Mil Leonor Igcasan.

            The Ombudsman ruled out the suicide theory as she found prima facie case of conspiracy to commit murder, after taking a hard look at the case including the additional evidence unearthed in the AFP investigation which were made available to the complainants ten years after the death of Ensign Pestaño.

            The Information for murder was filed today with the Sandiganbayan.

December 2000 - It seems the weather will not cooperate with tonight's New Year's Eve celebration.

Afternoon rainshowers are expected in Luzon today, while stormy weather will soak the southern part of the country, especially Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao due to the approaching "Welpring," now a storm.

At 4 p.m. yesterday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) spotted the center of Welpring at 140 kilometers east-southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (coordinates: 10.8 degrees north, 127.0 degrees east).

Internationally known as Soulik, storm Welpring now bears peak winds of 65 kph, and may further intensify today as it threatens to hit Samar provinces.

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THE HONORABLE RON P. SALO
KABAYAN Party-list
Assistant Majority Leader

MGA BAHAY AT GUSALI SA MARAWI ITATAYO MULI NANG HALOS LIBRE

Inihain ni KABAYAN Party-list Congressman Ron Salo ang House Bill 6700 o ang Marawi City Rebuilding Act na layong tugunan ang mga nawasak na bahay at gusali sa siyudad ng Marawi bunsod ng limang buwang digmaang pinagwagian ng pamahalaan laban sa teroristang Maute-ISIS.

Sa HB 6700 ni Salo, ipinapanukala nyang ipaubaya sa Development Bank of the Philippines at Al Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines ang pag-implement ng Marawi reconstruction program gamit ang pondo ng gobyerno.

Ang DBP at Al Amanah ay parehong government financial institution.

“Kapag naisabatas itong House Bill 6700, itatayo muli ng mga nasirang residential at commercial establishments sa Marawi City sa ilalim ng sobrang gaan na terms, nang halos libre na at walang gagastusin ang mga residente at lokal na negosyanteng biktima ng digmaan,” paliwanag ni Salo na isa sa mga Assistant Majority Leaders sa Kamara.

“May precedent na sa pag-gamit ng pondo ng gobyerno para itayo muli ang private buildings matapos ang giyera. Nangyari ito sa Zamboanga City kung saan P2.566 billion na pondo ng gobyerno ang inirelease sa National Housing Authority para irehabilitate ang lungsod dulot ng tinaguriang Zamboanga siege noong September 2013,” pag-alaala ni Salo.

Sa Zamboanga City, P49.83 million ang inilaan ng gobyerno para sa Home Materials Assistance (HOMA) para sa 1,661 families na piniling sila mismo ang magtayo ng sarili nilang bahay; habang P800 million naman ang ibinigay sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) para sa rekonstruksyon ng road networks, drainage systems, and at iba pang infrastructure projects.

Ang “Build Back Better Zamboanga” program ay sumaklaw sa 7,248 na tahanan, ayon sa tala ng NHA.

“The Build and Transfer mode shall be applied to this massive reconstruction program, so that the national government will not build the structures because the major private developers of residential subdivisions and commercial centers will undertake the construction. This bill also covers repairs of houses and commercial structures not damaged during the Battle of Marawi,” nakasaad sa explanatory note ng House Bill 6700 ni Salo. (WAKAS)

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PNA - MANILA, Aug. 7, 2017 -- At least PHP14 billion has been allocated in the proposed PHP3.767-trillion national budget for 2018 to fund the hiring of additional soldiers, policemen, firefighters and jail guards as requested by President Rodrigo Duterte, a House leader said on Monday.

In a statement, House appropriations committee chair and Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles further noted that the PHP14-billion allocation will also finance uniforms, firearms, rifles, ammunition, gears, training and other expenses needed for the new recruits.

“It is safe to say that out of the computed requirement, PHP14 billion is already specifically provided in the proposed 2018 budget," Nograles said, noting that the fund is distributed among the various uniformed services.

If approved without any amendment, Nograles said that this would allow the Philippine National Police (PNP) to hire 10,000 additional policemen,  2,000 additional personnel for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and 1,000 jail guards for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

"For salaries alone, the total basic pay for the creation of 10,000 police officer PO1 positions will entail around PHP1.78 billion. The creation of 20,000 soldiers may cost a total basic pay amounting to around PHP3.56 billion," Nograles said.

"As to the additional soldiers, we already created in 2017 for the Philippine Army 8,892 positions, which we are currently filling up," he added.

The Davao City lawmaker said the hiring of new uniformed personnel is necessary with the existing security challenges amid threats of terrorism and other forms of lawlessness.

“The Marawi crisis, the ongoing war against drugs and other forms of criminality that threaten the peace and security of the people are compelling reasons for us to prioritize the augmentation of our military and law enforcement personnel and the modernization of their weapons and equipment," he said.

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According to the six-count indictment, 46-year-old Julia Poff mailed explosives to Governor Greg Abbott, President Barack Obama and Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Carolyn Colvin on Oct. 12, 2016.

Other court documents say Gov. Abbott opened the package, but it failed to explode because he didn't open it right. If opened correctly, documents say "it could've caused severe burns and death."

She was allegedly upset with Gov. Abbott for not receiving support from her ex-husband.
Federal investigators say they were able to connect Poff to the packages using pieces of the shipping labels, and also matched cat hair found in the box mailed to President Obama with her cat.

Poff has been charged with Injurious Articles as Nonmailable and Transportation of Explosives with the Intent to Kill and Injure for the crimes against the government officials.

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Metal Bulletin is hiring (Singapore)

Senior Correspondent
Metal Bulletin is looking for a Singapore-based Mandarin-speaking Senior Market Correspondent to cover the crucial ores, alloys and minor metals in Asia including the key manganese ore index. The ideal candidate will work within a global team to assess prices, launch new Asian benchmarks and provide news, breaking news and in-depth features for these key and dynamic markets. The Senior Correspondent will cover existing markets assigned in China and rest of Asia while also scope, develop and establish new pricing benchmarks in the minors, ores and alloys in the region. He / She will report to the Asia Editor, and work closely with colleagues in London, Chicago, New York, Shanghai and Singapore.
 
Applications can be sent to Asia Editor, Shivani Singh at shivani.singh@metalbulletinasia.com

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Asia Steel Reporter
Metal Bulletin is looking for an Asia Steel Reporter to join its growing pricing and editorial team in Singapore. Reporting to the Asia Steel Editor, he / she will be responsible for covering steel markets in Asia and work in a team responsible for day-to-day price discovery and market intelligence. This includes talking to contacts, collecting and writing about steel prices on a daily basis, and using the information gathered to feed steel indexes and assessments. The Reporter will also produce a regular flow of proprietary news stories and share information and develop stories with colleagues.
 
Applications should be sent to Global Steel Editor Andrew Wells at andrew.wells@metalbulletin.com and Asia Steel Editor Paul Lim at paul.lim@metalbulletinasia.com

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Kompas TV is hiring (Indonesia)

Kompas TV is looking for candidates to fill the following positions:
 
Producer
The Producer must have at least five years’ experience in journalism and TV news production. He / She will have good skills in communication and leadership, and fluency in English.

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Floor Director
The ideal candidate should be a diploma or degree holder or above in any major with minimum of 3.00 GPA and have good communication and management skills. Candidates who have a minimum of two years of experience in relateds positions are preferred, but fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

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Camera Person
The ideal candidate should be a bachelor degree holder in broadcasting or related with a minimum of 2.75 GPA, have a good understanding of news, and is able to operate a video camera. Experience in related position will be a plus.
 
Click here for further information. Send your CV to hr.recruitment@kompas.tv with the subject "Position / November 2017".

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Vacancy at EdgeProp.my (Kuala Lumpur)

EdgeProp.my is seeking a Writer to join its editorial team. Previous real estate journalism experience and proficiency in speaking and writing Mandarin Chinese is preferred. He / She should have two to five years’ experience in journalism. Interested applicants, please email your CV to the Editor at jianwyn.lam@edgeprop.my

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PaRR seeking Experienced Reporter (Jakarta)

PaRR, a global news service used by lawyers, government agencies and companies to keep track of regulatory developments, is looking for a contract-based Reporter in Jakarta and Manila. The Reporter will break news on legal, regulatory and policy developments affecting the world’s largest companies. Other duties includes monitoring developments of relevant government agencies, attending court hearings, government briefings and policy events, and collaborating with colleagues in Asia, Europe and the US.
 
The role calls for a legal or financial journalist with at least three years of journalism experience and strong investigative skills. The right candidate should be able to grasp new concepts quickly and has a competitive attitude towards breaking news.
 
He / She must also be a good networker who is able to work under time pressure and feel comfortable conducting interviews in-person, by phone and via email. Occasional international travel is required. A Competitive salary package is offered.
 
Interested candidates can apply for the position by emailing Freny Patel at frenyp.asia@parr-global.com with the subject line "Subj: Reporter in Jakarta".

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Traveloka looks for two roles (Malaysia)

Traveloka, a tech company for online flights and hotel bookings from Indonesia, is looking for a Product Copy Editor and a Story Copywriter to be based in its Kuala Lumpur office. The position is only applicable for Malaysians, permanent residents or those who are legally entitled to work in Malaysia.

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Product Copy Editor
This role requires someone with a critical eye to polish, refine, challenge and cut the unfit, and direct the focus of the product copy to become a powerful gear. The Product Copy Editor needs to be fluent in Bahasa Malaysia (BM) writing / editing too.

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Story Copywriter
The ideal Product Copywriter and Translator must have an impeccable ability to identify the benefits of products to target audience and transfer it into a persuasive snack-sized copy as well as localising it to suit the local market so that it aligns with the brand persona and positioning.
 
Interested applicants, please send your resumes and writing samples to Keilliey Wong at keilliey.wong@traveloka.com

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Bangkok Post is hiring (Bangkok)

Bangkok Post is seeking a Bangkok-based Creative Publications Editor. The ideal candidate will have a fluent command of the English language, experience in journalism or commercial writing / editing and be able to work under deadline and time pressure. The successful candidate should also have good communication skills and a broad range of interests. The role includes writing, editing and subediting English-language advertising and editorial content for the company’s print and digital media. Interested applicants should send their CV to bkpjob@bangkokpost.co.th

Freelancer positions for Thomson Reuters Dubai websites (Dubai)

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Journalist
Dubai-based My Salaam, owned by Thomson Reuters Middle East, is looking for an experienced Journalist who can write Islamic Lifestyle stories on modest fashion, halal food, Muslim-friendly destinations and technology.

MySalaam covers fashion, food, travel, culture, entertainment and personalities that shape and affect the lives and lifestyles of young Muslims around the world. MySalaam is a joint effort between Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre and Thomson Reuters and is available to download as a mobile app.

If interested send your CV along with writing samples to seban.scaria@thomsonreuters.com

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Features Writer 
Salaam Gateway owned by Thomson Reuters Middle East, is looking to hire an experienced Features Writer, who can cover Islamic Economy - Islamic finance, halal and Islamic lifestyle.

Salaam Gateway is the global reference for Islamic economy intelligence, news, insights, information, and data. We are also the global database of companies in the halal, Islamic finance, and Islamic lifestyle industries. Salaam Gateway is a joint effort between Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre and Thomson Reuters.

If interested send your CV along with writing samples to emmy.alim@thomsonreuters.com

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Broadcast Journalist sought by Ringgit Sense (Malaysia)

Ringgit Sense, a weekly business programme by TV3, is hiring a Broadcast Journalist. This is a contractual position for 26 episodes starting in mid-December. The ideal candidate must read and write good English and be able to tell a story visually. Interested applicants, please email your resumes and samples of work (if any) to Ooi Beng Cheang at ooibc@mediaprima.com.my by 23rd November. Applicants are also required to go to Ringgit Sense TV3 Facebook page and tell Beng Cheang which is the worst and best story and how to improve it.

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Senior editorial positions available at Aurizn (Malaysia)

Aurizn, the media owner of EvoMalaysia.com, EstateMalaysia.com, IDMalaysia.com and CaratMalaysia.com, is currently expanding and looking for a few senior editorial team members. It is also on the lookout for a senior sales person. The positions are only open to Malaysians, permanent residents or those who are legally entitled to work in Malaysia. Interested applicants, please send your resume and writing samples to Bobby Ang at bobby@evomalaysia.com

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Tech in Asia hiring Head of Content Distribution (Singapore)

The successful candidate will be in charge of crafting strategies and tactics to grow Tech in Asia’s content reach across various platforms. He / She will work with the editorial team to create and customise content for each channel. The ideal candidate should be data-driven and analytical, well-versed in new online channels and social media. Some experience in growing the reach of online content will be an advantage. To apply, send your CV to Terence at terence@techinasia.com

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Smart Investor seeking Editor / Associate Editor (Malaysia)

Smart Investor, a business and investment magazine, is looking for an Editor / Associate Editor to plan and execute editorial direction for its publication. The qualified candidate needs to manage writers and contributors to develop story ideas and content, evaluate and edit articles, and oversee its website and social media platforms. Strong written and spoken English-language skills is a must. At least five years of working experience in a writing and editorial position is required. Interested applicants, please email your resume to hrmy18@inovatif.com.my

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Sarment Group hiring various roles (Singapore)

Sarment Group is hiring an Art Director, Editor and Writers. The roles will involve producing luxury lifestyle editorial content for its digital platforms. The group is also open to freelance pitches. Apply by sending an email with your CV to Editorial Director, Tommy Wee at tommy.wee@sarment.com


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Mingtiandi is hiring (Bangkok)

Mingtiandi.com, Asia’s source of real estate news, is looking for an Associate Editor and Staff Writers to report on Asia’s rapidly changing real estate markets, particularly in mainland China, and to track the region’s outbound investors for a global audience. Please click on the roles to view the full details and to apply. 

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Writers sought by GOASIAPLUS magazine (Southeast Asia)

Based in Kuala Lumpur, GOASIAPLUS magazine is seeking Freelance Food and Travel Writers from the Southeast Asia region. Focusing on travel, food, shopping and fashion around Asia, the magazine is mainly distributed at the Kuala Lumpur international airport and its Ekspres stations. The Freelance Writers should have experience in writing food and travel related lifestyle articles for print publications. He / She must be great at researching or interviewing. Job duties also entail getting in touch with hotels, restaurants or companies for information and images. Interested parties, please get in touch with its Editor, Aishah Azali at aishah@pcomasia.com

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The News Lens Taiwan seeks Freelance Writers (Singapore / Malaysia)

The News Lens, Taiwan’s independent digital media platform, is looking for Singapore- and Malaysia-based Freelance Reporters with strong English-language proficiency and a track record of published journalism work to cover topics on politics, foreign affairs, technology, business and cultures. Please send resumes and enquires to david.green@thenewslens.com

Multiple openings at The ASEAN Post (Malaysia)

The ASEAN Post is a technology driven digital media organisation headquartered in Kuala Lumpur focusing on generating content that is of importance to Southeast Asia.

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Senior Editor
This is a key strategic role that requires an experienced journalist with an in-depth understanding of Southeast Asia’s diverse countries and cultures. The ideal candidate should have experience working for a digital publication, managing multiple ASEAN markets, and have at least seven to eight years of experience creating written content for media organisations and / or research institutes. The qualified candidate must have five to six years relevant managerial experience. A bachelor’s degree in journalism and basic production knowledge are a must. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken and ability to read and write in a Southeast Asian language (Bahasa Indonesia, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai) is an added advantage.

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Digital Journalist, Energy Specialist
The candidate will identify key storylines, events and trends to produce analysis on regional energy market developments. Experience working for a digital publication with at least three to five years’ experience in creating written content for a reputable media organisation, research institutes and think tanks; detailed knowledge of the Southeast Asian energy markets i.e. renewables and non-renewables are required. A bachelor’s degree in any related discipline ie. journalism, engineering, economics is preferred. Ability to read and write in a Southeast Asian language (Bahasa Indonesia, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai) is an added advantage.
 

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Digital Journalist, Markets Specialist
The candidate will need to identify key storylines, events, and trends to produce analysis on regional capital market developments. Experience working for a digital publication is needed, with at least three to five years of writing experience and detailed knowledge on the Southeast Asian capital markets i.e. from fund raising to listing exercises on a regional scale. A bachelor’s degree in any related discipline i.e. journalism, accounting, banking, finance and economics is preferred. Equity Capital Market Analysts are strongly encouraged to apply. Ability to read and write in a Southeast Asian language (Bahasa Indonesia, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai) is a bonus.
 

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Head of Visuals
This role requires an experienced Videographer and / or Animator to lead the weekly video content direction with a focus on Southeast Asia. The successful candidate will manage a visual team of animators, graphic designers, video editors and visual journalists. The qualified candidate should be a degree holder with at least five years’ experience with a foreign newswire and / or reputable media organisation and / or creative agencies. He / She should be able to edit and assemble final visual product i.e short videos, animated features and infographics. 


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Senior Photographer
This role requires the individual to lead and develop all forms of photographic content, and provide guidance to the content team on photo selection and editing. The ideal candidate should have at least five years’ experience working for a foreign newswire and / or reputable media organisation. The applicant must be proficient in relevant software i.e Adobe Suite, have a degree and experience working for a digital publication.
 
Interested parties please send full resume with expected salary to rohan.ramakrishnan@theaseanpost.com by 6th December.

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Mingtiandi welcomes Staff Writers (Singapore)

Mingtiandi.com, Asia’s source of real estate news, is looking for Staff Writers to report on Asia’s rapidly changing real estate markets, particularly in mainland China, and on the region’s outbound investors, for a global audience. Previous professional experience as a journalist or a degree in journalism is preferred. Candidates should reside in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore. Knowledge of real estate, finance and Asian economies and markets is required. Ability to read Chinese and to write professional-level English is a must. Compensation will be in line with the background and demonstrated abilities of the candidate. To apply, please submit a current resume and at least two relevant writing samples with salary expectation to humanresources@mingtiandi.com

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ACG MEDIA is hiring (Malaysia)

Editor
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and great interpersonal skills for various social settings are required to fit the role. Besides planning the content and theme for each issue of its magazines, he / she will liaise with contributors and clients for stories, supervise the team and proofread articles.

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AcePremier is recruiting (Malaysia)

AcePremier publishes numerous magazines including BabyTalk, Franchise Asia, MamaPapa, Smart Kids World, Smart Parenting, etc. and offers social and digital marketing services for consumer brands. It is now looking for an Editor, Writer and Freelance Writers to produce articles on beauty, health, technologies, business, current news, education and parenting. Besides the above positions, they are hiring Ad Sales Manager / Executive (Digital), Social Media Manager, Designer and Event Manager. To apply, please email your resume to info@acepremier.com

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AcePremier is recruiting (Malaysia)

AcePremier publishes numerous magazines including BabyTalk, Franchise Asia, MamaPapa, Smart Kids World, Smart Parenting, etc. and offers social and digital marketing services for consumer brands. It is now looking for an Editor, Writer and Freelance Writers to produce articles on beauty, health, technologies, business, current news, education and parenting. Besides the above positions, they are hiring Ad Sales Manager / Executive (Digital), Social Media Manager, Designer and Event Manager. To apply, please email your resume to info@acepremier.com

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TopBuzz calling for Content Creators (Global)

TopBuzz, an English-language app, is looking for Content Creators to join its new content discovery and distribution platform. The roles call for writers, photographers and vloggers from a variety of backgrounds to upload anything from insightful blogs, meme dumps, investigative journalism, thought pieces, comedy, recipes, interviews and anything you can come up with that showcases your personality and targets a general audience. Content creators will be paid based on views and retain full copyright of their work. Candidates should be fluent in English and have an already established body of work.

Interested parties, please send your CV and writing samples to creators_invite@topbuzz.com to apply and learn more.  

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The Jakarta Post is hiring (Indonesia)

Editor
The ideal candidate must be a Philippine or Indonesian citizen who holds a relevant university degree and is immediately available to be stationed in Jakarta. He / She must have at least five years of working experience as an Editor in current affairs, business or culture with well-proven managerial skills and fluency in English (minimum TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEIC score of 750).

To apply, please send your application, CV, recent photograph, and copies of (a) valid ID card, (b) diploma / certificate / academic transcript, and (c) TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC predictive score to hrd@thejakartapost.com quoting the position code ‘EDT’ before 30th November.

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Reporters
The ideal candidates must be Indonesian citizens and university graduates. Based in Jakarta, the candidates must be fluent in English (minimum TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEIC score of 750).

If interested, send your application (including an English writing sample of 500 - 800 words), CV, recent photograph and copy of a valid ID card, diploma / certificate / academic transcript & TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC predictive score, quoting the position code ‘REP’, to hrd@thejakartapost.com before 30th November.

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Jakarta Globe welcomes Commercial Writers (Indonesia)

The Jakarta Globe & BeritaSatu Media Holdings offer an opportunity for talented Commercial Writers to come onboard and write in both English and Indonesian. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in Indonesia or Southeast Asia. Successful candidates should have excellent writing skills and some experience in writing for English- or Indonesian-language media. He / She must be KYC efficient. Ideal candidates should be creative, innovative, and able to collaborate with the team and work under pressure to tight deadline.

If Interested, candidates can submit resumes and commercial writing samples to recruitments@beritasatumedia.com and online@jakartaglobe.id

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FMT looking for Senior Bahasa Editor (Malaysia)

Free Malaysia Today is looking for a Senior Bahasa Editor to join as part of the company’s expansion plans. If you have an excellent command of Bahasa Malaysia (both written and spoken) and English, plus a good news sense, passion for current affairs and ability to write clearly in news language, then you could be the right fit for the team. FMT is looking for a team player with good management skills and flexibility to work on weekends and long hours on busy days. Candidates must also be computer-savvy with a degree preferably related to journalism.
 
Send your CV stating current and expected salary to jobs@fmtnews.com before 30th November. 


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Zilzar Life is recruiting (Malaysia)

Zilzar Life, a digital content website with a special focus on modern Muslim lifestyle, is seeking a Content Writer / Editor. He / She will mainly research, write, edit and proofread engaging, share-worthy articles and sponsored content. Other responsibilities include strategising and exploring new initiatives to grow and improve audience engagement, sourcing story topics and ideas through social media or other media portals, managing content contributors and assisting the Lead Editor in business development and partnership matters. The ideal candidate must be experienced in copywriting, editorial work and content marketing, proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu, and have an interest in modern Muslim lifestyle. Zilzar Life is also looking for a Graphic Designer.

To apply, please email your resume along with samples of your work (if any) to ninaalyssa@zilzar.com

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Digital Content Editor at Indochine Media Philippines (Philippines)

Indochine Media Philippines is hiring a Digital Content Editor for My Pope Philippines to start as soon as available. Duties include day-to-day management of its social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and upcoming website. The Editor will be responsible for editing and writing content for VAS-projects with the largest mobile operator in the Philippines. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one-year experience in digital and / or social media production and strategy, have excellent writing skills and creativity, and deeply understand analytics. Previous experience of video production will be an advantage. Please note that this is a full-time position. Interested parties, please send your resume to r.dowlani@imv.com.sg

DEALSTREETASIA seeks Reporters (Malaysia / Singapore)



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Malaysia Reporter
DEALSTREETASIA is looking for a high energy, ambitious and young journalist on a full-time basis in Kuala Lumpur. The Reporter will be responsible for its real-time coverage of deals, private equity activity, fundraising and more. The Reporter should also have a keen interest in tracking startups. The person will primarily focus on breaking news. He / She should also be interested in transitioning to cover the private equity (PE) / venture capital (VC) landscape in Southeast Asia. This position is only open to a Kuala Lumpur local / resident.

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Singapore Reporter
DEALSTREETASIA is looking to add to its reporting team in Singapore a dynamic, driven journalist to cover the VC and startup ecosystem in Singapore. Fresh grads with an interest in online media, are also welcome to apply. The candidate must be able to exercise a high level of editorial judgement, and must be able to keep track of the changing needs of the audience. The position will be open only to a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
 
Before applying, ask yourself if you are hungry to work with some of the best minds in media? If you are excited to break the old rules of what news means, please send a brief intro letter, two writing samples, and / or other supporting portfolios (where applicable), and your resume to editor@dealstreetasia.com

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JERUSALEM (AP) â€" A prominent Polish historian presented evidence Wednesday about Polish villagers' widespread killing of Jews fleeing Nazis during World War II, touching a raw nerve in a country still grappling with its role during the Holocaust.

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Saudi Arabia's decision to ease its blockade on Yemen does not go far enough, say aid and human rights groups pointing to the spectre of famine that looms over the impoverished Arabian Peninsula country.

The kingdom has said it will ease its blockade on rebel-held parts of the country from Thursday and allow "urgent humanitarian and relief materials" to pass through the Red Sea port of Hodeidah and the capital's Sanaa international airport.

Saudi Arabia, which has been conducting an air campaign in Yemen since 2015, intensified its embargo on the country on November 5, closing all of the country's land, sea and air ports after Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile towards the capital, Riyadh.

The kingdom said the blockade was a necessary precaution aimed at preventing weapons being smuggled into Yemen by its regional rival, Iran.

Iran has rejected allegations of arming the Houthis, calling them "malicious, irresponsible, destructive and provocative". - Aljazeera

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DAVAO CITYâ€"More than 2,000 police and military personnel are now deployed to secure the week-long 6th Scout Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Boy Scout Jamboree on Nov. 27-Dec. 2 at the Energy Park, Apokon, Tagum city, Davao del Norte.

Police will strictly implement the security measures for the international event, said Police Supt. Julius Borja, the deputy provincial director for operations, during Wednesday’s AFP-PNP press conference held at Royal Mandaya Hotel.

“Today an accounting of personnel who will be involved on deployment are already done and tomorrow is the kick off ceremony on soft deployment on different areas of Tagum city,” Supt. Borja said.

About 29,000 delegates have already pledged to attend, including the scout masters and international teams, from 16 countries in Asia, the Boyscouts of the Philippines said.

Borja said government will implement a unified security effort together with the military, airforce, navy, aviation security group and Maritime police.

“The criminality threats, insurgency and terrorism we are considering that because we don’t want spillover that is why we consider that in our security preparation,” he said. (PNA/Rhoda Grace Saron)

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UY   MIGUEL RAFAEL   BAJIO
VALDEZ   ANN GEELYN   YSIT
VALENCIA   WIN   VALMORES
VEGA   MARK JAYSON   MACENAS
VELASCO   MARK ANGELO   VITTO
VICEDO   NIÃ'A CARMINA   TALIGATOS
VICTO   MARUEL LAURENCE   GINEZ
VIGILIA   MARK ARNIE   DE LEON
VILLANUEVA   CARL LUIS   SEMBRANO
VILLEGAS   KING NICO   DE GUZMAN
ZAPATA   ALLARICK   TONGOL

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RUIZAL   GERALD   PALER
SABADICA   JOASH MARK   IRENEO
SANDUCO   FREDERICK ANGELO   OPINION
SANTIAGO   WINSTON   DAVID
SANTOS   AERON PAUL   CATAMA
SANTOS   ERIC PAUL   DELOS SANTOS
SARMIENTO   LAURENCE RUIZ   DUYA
SAYLON   JUN ANGELO   ESTOESTA
SERRANO   NICKOLAI   AQUINO
SERRANO   NORMAN   SABIJON
SILVINO   RECHILO II   CAPCO
SO   WILSON   GELUZ
SOLIS   NEIL ORVEN   ROLLE
SUMINISTRADO   JENESIS   BENITO
TABANAO   KENT DARYL JUN   CABALLES
TADE   KRZYL JUL   BOKING
TATEL   EDWIN JR   INFANTE
TOLENTINO   JIGO EFRAIM   MERLOZA
TRINIDAD   FREDNIEL   IGNACIO
TUTOR   JULIUS ALBERT   SANCHEZ

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PAZ   EMMANUELE   ZAMORA
PEÃ'ARANDA   MARK EXZEKIL   NATUEL
PETALLO   LOUVELLE   MAGNO
PINPIN   RICK ANGELO   GUTIERREZ
PUDA   MICHELLE   GARDUQUE
QUIOC   DARYL   LUZONG
QUIZON   CHRISTELLE MARIE   CORTEZ
RADA   ISRAEL   HAPITAN
RADA   REY MARK   GUEVARA
RAFOLS   KERT RAYMOND   MENDOZA
RED   CARL MARVIN   FLORITA
REPOTENTE   AARON   ABAYAN
REVILLA   ANNE VIDETTE   TIRONA
REYES   ALMOND GAD ALI   TUMBOCON
REYES   LEONARD BRYAN   LAZARTE
RILLERA   CARLO JAE   TAN
RIVERA   BRYAN JAMES   DE GUZMAN
ROMERO   ALLAN ROY   GOMEZ
ROMERO   MARY EDGELIKA   SANTOS
RUIZ   ANDREW REGINO   BONOAN

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MALABI   RUSHDEE   JALAL
MANALESE   MICHAEL JASPER   MENESES
MANOGAN   NIKKO   PADAWAG
MANUEL   JONATHAN   BARROZO
MARUCUT   PATRICK LOUIS   TORNO
MIGRIÃ'O   JOHN PAUL   BITOY
MILANA   JOSHUA   ESTAL
MONTOYA   JOHN ANGEL   CRUZ
NARITA   REIKA   PARAJAS
ORENZO   RONDON CYRIL   REYES
ORTEGA   KYLE   SANTIAGO
ORTIZ   DENZELROI PATRICK   BONTUYAN
PADASAS   BRYMOND   AMBAY
PALAD   RHENZ DANNIEL   DIMALANTA
PANAL   HANS CARLO   DIZON
PANGILINAN   KEVIN JOHN   PABILONA
PANTINO   LEO SEBASTIEN   DE LEON
PAPIO   JACQUES ROBERT   VILLANUEVA
PARAS   JAYSON JONAS   ALVERASTINE
PATAWE   DAN JOSHUA   LEGASPI

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GONZALES   KIM   REYES
GUADALQUIVER   REGINE   AGULAY
GUERRERO   JOHN PAUL   DIAZ
GUIAM   BENSON   DELA SILVA
GUTIERREZ   ALVIN   PRING
HERICO   JULIEN EMMANUEL   MALAZARTE
HERMOGENES   KARL ROGER   DE GUIA
JALMASCO   JESUS JR   DATO
JARANA   WILBERT   SURALTA
JOAQUIN   CHRISTIAN JOI   VILLANUEVA
JUCO   CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE   DIZON
LAMDAGAN   IRISH CLAUDETTE   MINAYO
LANTIN   JULIUS CAESAR   AMANDY
LEGASPI   TIMOTHY WESLEY   SANCHEZ
LUMAPGUID   JOHNIEL   APELANIO
LUMAWIG   CEAMAR   PACALSO
LUNGCAY   MHARK RHUSSEL   GABRIEL
LURA   NATHANIEL   SORROSA
MACALINTAL   JUAN MIGUEL   VALLES
MAGLALANG   JASON   

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DELOS TRINOS   KATRINA   CAMBA
DESTREZA   MA AGATHA   NIEVA
DOLOJAN   IMMANUEL HOPE   ALANIS
DOMINGO   ARVIN ROYCE   EMPLEO
DURAN   LEONARD ANGELO   CALABIO
DY   IAN PAULO   DILOY
ENECILLO   ANTONIO JR   DEOCAMPO
ENRIQUEZ   ADRIANNE JAHNNE   LAGMAN
ERMINO   YVAN ALEC JOHN   TORIO
ESGUERRA   EINSTEIN   DULAY
FERIAS   JOHN JOSHUA   SALABSAB
FERNANDEZ   JET CORNELIUS   BALLESTEROS
FRANCISCO   KARL RAYMOND   AVILES
FRANI   KIM ALMER   VILLARAZA
GACOSCOS   JUMAR   TEJADA
GALAMITON   EDRIZZIA EUNICE HAZEL   GALE
GARCIA   KALVIN   SILVA
GARCIA   MARIA PATRICIA NICOLE   SAÃ'GA
GARCIA   MELVIN REY   REYES
GAUDIEL   EMANUEL JULIUS   SUSMIRAN

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CELI   PHILAMER GLORIOUS   TAG-AT
CENIZA   VINCY   TAGIMACRUZ
CHICO   CHRISTINE NICOLE   NEBAB
CHIO   ZULCER MARK   LEONAR
CORPORAL   CHARLENE   DUSDUS
CORPUZ   RALPH ROLAND   CAMBEL
CORRE   VINCENT CEZAR   AULESTIA
CRUZ   KEREN SACHIEL   BADUA
CUTAMORA   JOE ALBERT   ORAIZ
CUTAR   BARRY CHRISTIAN   TSE
DABUYAN   JULIAN   SAMONTE
DALINA   JEREMY   CULALA
DE FIESTA   OGIE   MAIZO
DE GUZMAN   JULENAR   MERCADO
DE LA CRUZ   RUSSELL   SUN
DE LEON   MARTHA MAY   LORENZO
DE LOS SANTOS   RICHARD DEAN   OSURMAN
DE VERA   GILMER-DON   AGUEDAN
DE VERA   JED MARC   BAYAUA
DELA CRUZ   JOHN ANGELO   MALLARE

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BARDAJE   JESSICA JAYLIN   MACAPAGAL
BARDON   PRINCE EDWARD   DE JESUS
BARENG   JESSIEL ANN   CORTES
BARTOLOME   GIO ROBYN   VALDEZ
BASILIO   PAUL ADRIAN   VENTURA
BASMAYOR   JOHN CARLO   
BAUTISTA   ADRIAN   CASTRO
BAYAUA   AIRO LOUISE   TAJUELA
BENITEZ   ALEX   ARIOLA
BERNASOR   RONN ANGELO   SAMSON
BETITA   NICO   PANGILINAN
BIGAS   MIKIE   VILLAMAYOR
BOQUEO   JARED   CONCEPCION
BUFFE   GUISEPPE ANDREW   BANCASO
CABOTAN   LOUISE MARGARET   CAROLINO
CAINDAY   KEITH JUSTIN   LASOLA
CANLAPAN   RALPH MARION   MEDINA
CANTOS   KENT JOSEPH   ARBASA
CARANDANG   DANIEL EMMANUEL   MANALILI
CASIMINA   DEXTER DANN   CORPUZ

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BARDAJE   JESSICA JAYLIN   MACAPAGAL
BARDON   PRINCE EDWARD   DE JESUS
BARENG   JESSIEL ANN   CORTES
BARTOLOME   GIO ROBYN   VALDEZ
BASILIO   PAUL ADRIAN   VENTURA
BASMAYOR   JOHN CARLO   
BAUTISTA   ADRIAN   CASTRO
BAYAUA   AIRO LOUISE   TAJUELA
BENITEZ   ALEX   ARIOLA
BERNASOR   RONN ANGELO   SAMSON
BETITA   NICO   PANGILINAN
BIGAS   MIKIE   VILLAMAYOR
BOQUEO   JARED   CONCEPCION
BUFFE   GUISEPPE ANDREW   BANCASO
CABOTAN   LOUISE MARGARET   CAROLINO
CAINDAY   KEITH JUSTIN   LASOLA
CANLAPAN   RALPH MARION   MEDINA
CANTOS   KENT JOSEPH   ARBASA
CARANDANG   DANIEL EMMANUEL   MANALILI
CASIMINA   DEXTER DANN   CORPUZ

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Philippine Aeronautical Engineer 2016
ACA-AC   CHRISTIAN WILLSON   AYA-AY
ADONIS   JANDREI   GARCIA
ADORNADO   ALEX JR   SANCHEZ
AGUILAR   JO WAYNE   STA MARIA
AGUINALDO   CHELSEY MAE   OCAMPO
AGUIRRE   REUEL   CRISOSTOMO
AL-ZARAD   MOHAMMED   VICENTE
AMATONG   NOEL   DACLAN
ANDAL   ROSELITO JR   RANGA
ANG   ALEXIS   FAJARDO
ANTONIO   KENAN EZER   SANGDAAN
APARICIO   JAYSON   AÃ'ASCO
AQUINO   ALVIN JOHN   BERNARDO
ARAGONA   WALDORF   DAVID
ARENAJO   STEPHANIE ANNE   GUANTIA
AUSTRIA   VINCENT PAUL   GAITE
BAIT-IT   MICHAEL   MAGLANGIT
BANA-AY   JULIEROSE   MAGLUYAN
BANAYO   JAY ANTHONY   ARIOLA
BANTULAN   CHRISTIAN   CABREROS

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VERONA   NIKKA YÃ'ESSA   BLASTIQUE
VILLADOLID   MARK LUKE   BORBORAN
VIÃ'AS   MARY FE   SEPE
ZAIDE   JOHN CHESTER   ALCANTARA
ZUÃ'O   LUIZ NORMAN   GATCHALIAN

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SERNANDE   MELVIN   BOGAYAN
SERVITO   ELJUN RIONEL   PANGANIBAN
SEVILLA   ANTHONY   DE GUZMAN
SHAHROURI   YASER   RUFULE
SICAT   RODOLFO JR   MANALASTAS
SINGCO   VINDELL NIÃ'O   BACALSO
SIPIN   IAN JASPER   MAQUERA
SOLANO   CHARLES VERNE   ANGELES
SOLIMAN   RENZ   OCAMPO
STA MARIA   RALPH ROBERT   CALICA
SUDWESTE   JEQ ZYRIUS   ARAÃ'AS
TABIQUE   MIKE ALPHA   LUSABIA
TABORADA   NEIL JOHN   OLITRES
TABUCOL   ALVIN JOHN   TAN
TAMAYO   SARAH JANE   ROSAURO
TENEZA   ALEXIS JAY   ESPERANZATE
TEODORO   AARON RHEN   RIBU
VAILOCES   JINGJY JADE   MOSQUEDA
VALDEZ   REGINE   PEREZ
VERGARA   EUNICE AURA   AREVALO

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PAYBA   JOHN DANIEL   SABACAN
PERIODICA   J-PAUL   LIRIO
PINEDA   CZARINA LEI   MANALANG
PUNAY   KENNY   CABILAN
QUINTO   JOHN CHRISTIAN   PAPAS
RAMORES   CHARMAINE EVE   SIARON
REYNO   JED CARLO   UBIÃ'A
RIVERA   RONNEL   GAMALINDA
ROCACURVA   DOMINIC JOSHUA   TUPAZ
ROJAS   MARTIN LOUIS   KIOCHO
SABUELBA   GABRIEL   BOBILES
SACENDONCILLO   NORBERTO JR   QUINTAS
SAN JUAN   JAN-ERICK   CAPSA
SANTIAGO   CELDRICK JOHN   SOSA
SANTOS   VICTOR YRWIN   LIMCOLIOC
SARAPANAN   PRINCESS ARACELI MAE   NONES
SAYAMAN   KRISTIAN ARNOLD   MOLAR
SAYLO   PATRICK GIO   CORDERO
SAYO   ARIZ JORDAN   CERBAS
SEGOVIA   BERNARD   BUAL

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MARIANO   JUAN PAOLO   AROMIN
MARTILLO   JASPER KEITH   GREZOLA
MARTINEZ   GUSTAFSON   SAHIPA
MASANGCAP   PAUL CESAR   DEMESA
MATIRA   MARTIN PAUL   MANALO
MATUNDAN   JOHN PATRICK   DELA CRUZ
MEDEL   MELVIN CHRISTIAN   JAVELLANA
MEDINA   NATHANIEL KARLO   CUMIGAD
MONEZA   RENE RALPH   BALUYOT
NAVA   ANGELO ROFEL   TABUNDA
NAVARRA   DIANNE   CAGUICLA
OARDE   KEVIN VICTOR   LUANSING
ODULIO   PHOEBE GIFT   GIMENA
OLIPAS   RICHARD   ESMERALDA
OLIVEROS   JAIRUS ROGER   BUNED
OTAYZA   JAN OSBERT   PALON
PACAÃ'A   JALDRIN   DEOCARIZA
PADUA   RUSSEL JOHN HARLOWE   ALDAY
PALLON   LARRY DAN   MADRID
PARCAREY   JEFFREY   CORPUZ

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JESORO   AARON MICHAIL   BASAS
JOREN   JOSEPH JR   DEMANDANTE
JOSOL   JERONE KRISTAN   ELLA
JUSTO   DONNA JOYNER   DAVID
KABIGTING   JOHN LESTER   FRANCISCO
LAYLO   MARY JANE   ZARA
LIM   REGGH LENARD   ALUQUIN
LIMPANGOG   ELMAR   MANSING
LINGAD   JENNIFER   RIVERA
LOPEZ   ELISCE SUE DARYL   RONQUILLO
LORETO   ADRIAN   DECHAVEZ
LUCAS   JONATHAN RAE   ISIP
LUCENAS   GERRY MARLOU   PAGALAN
MACADANGDANG   SARAH JANE   ANTONIO
MAGBAG   JAN LESTER   VENZON
MALACAS   JOSE ANGELO   SINDOL
MALALUAN   FRANCISCO JR   FRANCO
MALLARE   SHYRE ANTONETTE   PUATO
MANUSIG   ARGEL ANGELO   VALENCIA
MANZANO   IAN JASON RODOLFO   LEONARDO

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FLORES   CHAD ERNEST   CARDENAS
FUENTES   SANUEL   AMAQUITON
FUSIERAN   JENO   CABAILO
GALVADORES   ZEISMER   VILLARIN
GALVEZ   MOISES   REGULACION
GAMEL   IRIS SAMANTHA   CURA
GARCIA   FRANK   DOLOT
GARCIA   KENNETH ERIC   JAVIER
GARCIA   YVES ANGEL   ANGELES
GAYON   JIO ROSS GODFREY   SANDOVAL
GOBENCIONG   JUDE KARLO   CLARO
GREGORIO   ROWELL-JEDD   SAMSON
GUMBAN   GABRIEL   TAVERA
GUPALOR   JOHN CARLO   ALEMAN
HARINA   PAUL BENEDICT   ESPIRITU
HERNANDEZ   JOSE REYNANTE   JIMENEZ
HIZON   ALJON ALBERT   CRUZ
IBE   ALLAN JOHN   MANGUNE
IDENCIO   RALPH ANDREW   BANDONG
INGCO   ALVIN JAMES   CUNANAN

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CRUZ   PAULINO   JIOSON
CUÃ'ADO   JAYSON   SINOGBA
CUNANAN   JAIRUS CRYSTAL   GUZMAN
DARE   JOHN PAUL   MAGPAYO
DE GUZMAN   IAN MARLON   ALMONTE
DEL ROSARIO   DEN ANDREW   SALAS
DEL ROSARIO   VENCH   CAYANAN
DELA SALA   FRANCIS JOY   PELEN
DIALOGO   GOSPEL   TALAN
DIEGO   PRINCE ARDIE   ROXAS
DIG   LEIZEL   DINGLASAN
DIGNO   JHERIC MATTHEW   REYES
DIHAYCO   GIOVANNI   PAGOBO
DISTOR   EDWARD   TAN
EBDANI   MA CECILIA   DERESMA
ELTAYEB   HUSIEN   DIOQUINO
ESCUADRA   MARK ANGELO   YAMUYAM
ESTEVES   PATRICK JAMES   PARAS
FERNANDEZ   MARK ROMMEL   SOSA
FLAMIANO   JOMEL   CASTILLO

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BIRONDO   LEIGH ALDWIN   BAYANG
BRONCANO   JOSE AARON   BOLINAS
CABATIC   CHRISTIAN LOUIS   SUAVISO
CAC   SONNY JR   YGRUBAY
CADAYONA   RUD SANNE SHALOM   SOMODEVILLA
CALA   JOHN CHRISTIAN   BAUTISTA
CALAGUAS   MIKE OLIVER   REYES
CALAPES   JED   LABAPIES
CALAUAD   RAISSA VANIA   CRUZ
CAMANGON   JOHN JACOB   SAN JOSE
CAÃ'A   MANUEL CHRISTIAN   ESTANDA
CARADA   FRANK KENNETH   MERCADO
CASACLANG   ROI JIGGER   CORONEL
CASTRO   RAMON KRISTOFFER   QUIBUYEN
CATALAN   RAY JOHN   ALEGRO
CATE   JAYRUSZEL   CUYA
CLORES   JESTER BRYAN   BALLESTEROS
CO   JOHN BENEDICT   DASIG
CRISOLOGO   CRISTOFER   GARCIA
CRUZ   BRIXVON   PICARDO

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ABANGAN   PSALM MERVIN   GARRA
AGACID   DARYL LUKE   CORTEZ
AGUILA   JOE FRANCIS   LOCSON
AJOC   KIT LORENZO   MALAZARTE
ALONTE   ROMMEL ALLEN   ARGANA
ANGOB   PAUL ANDREW   VALENCIA
AQUINO   JIREH JAN   ACHAWON
ARTUZ   ALDRIN-JOHN   SORIANO
ASTADAN   ADRIANNE   FLORES
AUSTRIA   JUSTIN FRANCIS CONRAD   VILLANUEVA
BAGALIHOG   BEN ANTHONY   CAMACHO
BALBIN   KAISER PAUL   GARGANTIEL
BANZON   MARC BILL   BALBOA
BATANES   JOVAL   NAVO
BAUTISTA   JANINE ALYSSA MARIE   CHUA
BAUTISTA   JUSTIN PAUL   RECTO
BECHAYDA   MARK ANTHONY   CABA
BEDEO   GEORGE MIKHAIL   ORNIDO
BERCASIO   CRISTIAN PAUL   SALUNA
BERSONDA   METUSELAH   TOBLE

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SURATOS   JIAN KARLO   ARANIL
TAN   BENEDICT KARL   DY
TAN   RAMON JR   ESCUETA
TAPNIO   JERWIN PAUL   ROQUE
TINASAS   PAULO   TAASAN
TRONCO   RYAN   SILVIO
VALDEZTAMON   RENELL   PINEDA
VARGAS   REJEANO CARMELO   LORETO
VILLA   JAN CHRISTIAN   BALTAZAR
VILLAMOR   JAYSON   MAGNAYE
YANO   MARK CYRILLE   ORILLOZA
ZULUETA   MARIA CAROLINA   ARRIOLA

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PASIL   KEVIN KOESLER   ESCARIO
PAULINO   PAULO OLIVER   CANTIVEROS
PERLAS   ANJO   YABUT
QUINIONES   DANILO JR   DAYAG
RACELIS   REGINALD ALLAN   MALVAR
RAZ   CESAR BENEDICT   CASEM
REA   DISNEY   AMPELOQUIO
RESUEÃ'O   JOHN NICOLE   QUITORIO
REYES   GLENN ADRIAN   VILLEGAS
ROQUE   VINCE CARLO   PINEDA
ROSAL   LORD LYNDON   QUITON
ROXAS   KHRISTIAN NOEL   CONTRERAS
SABALLO   VICTOR JAY   SAMELA
SANCHEZ   PHILLIP JAKE   SALCEDO
SANTOS   ERIC JHON CARLO   CARCAMO
SARASUA   JOSHUA   AVERILLA
SARMIENTO   JOSEPH CHRISTIAN   MAGCALAS
SARONA   JOSEPH ANGELO   DELAS ALAS
SOGUILON   VINCE GERARD   ORTUOSTE
STA CRUZ   JOHN ASHER   MASANQUE

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MACALINTAL   JOHN RICHIE   DIMAYUGA
MAGPAYO   LEONILL VICTOR   LORENZO
MANALO   EBENEZER JOSEPH   SIGUE
MANAOG   ALLEN PATRICK   VIRTUCIO
MARAÃ'ON   ERIC ANGELO   GADIAN
MASALUNGA   LADY ROBELLE   INANDAN
MIJARES   JOANNER PAULUS   PACHECO
MIRADORA   MARK SALVADOR   ABAYAN
MIRANDA   ELVIC JOHN   TORRICO
NAGBUYA   GEROME   MENDOZA
NICOLETA   ANA MARIELLE   DAYUTA
OLAJE   ARDEN   CELAJES
OMEGA   LESTER   ALIMASAG
ONGCO   ISIDRO JR   CASUL
ONGLEO   NIÃ'O MISCHAEL   CRUZ
ORTEGA   JUAN LORENZO   CRUZ
PADILLO   CHRISTIAN VAN   APDUA
PAGDINGALAN   JUENEZZE KRIZELLE   DE GUZMAN
PALUGOD   TASHA ROSSA   VALERA
PARAGUAS   JESSICA   AGRABIO

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GOMEZ   RENZ CHRISTIAN   MANUEL
GONZALES   DHAN ERICK   PINEDA
GUEVARRA   ED RYAN   NUNAG
GUZMAN   FREDERICK   CUEVAS
HARI   CHARLES PRIAM   CRUZ
HERRERA   ALLEN DAVE   ORAA
ICAONAPO   RHEYNIEL   GESMUNDO
IGONIA   GIDEON   LAMPAYAN
KAHAR   SITTIE BHASMA   SURINGA
LEE   LOREN JAMES   DINEROS
LESACA   CARLOS MIGUEL   EVARISTO
LETADA   JAYSON   COMBATE
LIBUNAO   RAUL BENJAMIN   BARRIBAL
LINA   MARC ANDREW   BACLAO
LINGAT   RENEIL ARPA   BUSOG
LLAMAS   MA KARRA ISABELLE   AQUINO
LONGANILLA   ROBERTO JR   BELLO
LOPEZ   PATRICK JOHN PAUL   SILAN
LUGTU   MEG   MANIMBO
LUTCHIANG   DALE ADRIAN   SALINAS

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DELA CRUZ   VERL ANTHONY   VELASCO
DELA PEÃ'A   PEEWEE   ADAO
DEVEZA   MARK JERVIN   ROMERO
DEWAN   KEITH ELIAS   MAGORA
DIMACULANGAN   DEO MAR   OCAMPO
DIZON   JOHN KEVIN   MARASIGAN
DUMLAO   RON JOVEN   DE JESUS
EBON   FRITZ GERALD   
ESPIRITU   ORLAND KEVIN   BORRERO
FERNANDO   JOEY EDISON   VILLAMOR
FLORES   JOHN ALDRIAN   CAÃ'EZA
FRANCISCO   JEREMY MAR   SIOSON
GAANAN   LEONARD   UNLAYAO
GARCIA   GERALD HANSEL   FAJARDO
GARCIA   KHIARA ANGELICA   AMADO
GENER   EMIKO JEANNE   DE LA CRUZ
GENER   JEFFERSON EDWARD   CORONEL
GENEROSO   KEVIN HEDWHIG   PANALIGAN
GERONIMO   ELDRIDGE JOHN   TAMAYO
GOBOY   RYAN JULIUS

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BUMANLAG   JUSTIN PATRICK   MUNGCAL
CAASI   CHRIS EMMANUELLE   ESTELLA
CABERTO   ACE PAUL   CADAVOS
CABRAL   DARYLL   PICK
CABRERA   JEFFREY CARL   DELA CRUZ
CAPARAS   PAOLO LUIS   MATANGUIHAN
CAPUNO   DESIREE   CENA
CASIÃ'O   RENAN   DE GUZMAN
CELIS   ODYSSEUS IVAN   FRANCISCO
CHUA   AMORSOLO   TAPANG
COLOMA   JERICO KEVIN   ACOSTA
CORTEZ   KRIS AILEEN   BALFERMOSO
CORTEZ   MARK ROYCE   NUESTRO
CORTEZ   MARLON JETHRO   CRITICA
CRUZ   CHRISTIAN JORIZ   PINE
CRUZ   JAIME III   USON
DADAP   RYAN JAY   MULDEZ
DECENA   ARBENZ   DELA ROSA
DEJETO   REDEN   ARATIA
DELA CRUZ   NICOLE JHON   AGUADIZA

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ABEJERO   KARLO JOSE   BUSTILLO
ACESOR   CERWIN   MANZANILLA
ACORDON   MARY NHEZA   PINEDA
AGCAOILI   SEBASTIAN JR   CALIMAG
ALCANTARA   GILBERT JR   AMARANTO
ALCAZAR   KENNETH SAMUEL   LANDRITO
ALEGRE   JERALD   DE CASTRO
ALMONIDOVAR   DWIGHT KIT   MONTERO
ANGUE   BRYAN ADRIANNE   LEYVA
ANSAG   ARJAY   DELA CRUZ
AUSTERO   QUIMAR   PERSEVERANCIA
BALLESTEROS   FERDINAND JR   DELA CRUZ
BARBOSA   CHARMAINE LOU   UYPICO
BARRIENTOS   JOSEPH CHRISTIAN   PAMATMAT
BARTOLOME   CHRISTIAN DEXTER   LUNGAN
BATAC   THERESA   ADVIENTO
BELEN   JONAS   PAULINO
BENAMIR   DANIEL   ATUTUBO
BODANIO   JOANA LOU   DELEONIO
BUENAVIDEZ   ALDRIANE LESTER

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TALARAN   EDRIEL JOSEPH   TUBIANOSA
TAN   RYAN TIMOTHY   LAO
TEJERO   FRANZ CARMEL   RAMOS
TENORIO   LORAINE ANN   BRIZ
TORRES   JOHN MARVIN   REYES
TRINIDAD   BENDIX PAUL   ACERO
TUGADE   KHALID BRIN   TENEREFE
VALLEGA   GERBY LYNN   ACOSTA
VILLANUEVA   DEMETRIO III   CASTRO
VILLANUEVA   IGGI MATTHEW   MALIGAYA
VITUG   KRISTOPHER   NULUD
YU   ALGERICO JR   TIZON
ZAGALA   KEN EROL

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REYES   ARSENIO JR   CARAO
REYES   MARGARET CLAIRE   LIGAYA
RODRIGUEZ   RON ANGELO   VILLAMAYOR
SALANGUIT   ISIAH THEUS   SANTOS
SALINO   PAUL ANDREW   ASTILLA
SALONGA   KATHRINA JOYCE   DEJARME
SALONGA   MICAH MORAINE   SALCEDO
SALVADOR   EDVINCENT AEROS   LIZARDO
SANCHEZ   ERIC AUGUSTO JR   CABAHUG
SANCHEZ   REINNIER CARLO   DEL ROSARIO
SANTE   CRISANTO JR   CAYUNDA
SANTIAGO   ERIK ROBERT   GONZALES
SANTOS   THOMAS ROY   CACHO
SEPRADO   INNA ROLAINE   DOLAR
SERRA   JOPECK   CACHO
SEVILLA   PAUL ALLAN   CORREA
SILAO   SHERRMAY   SALAZAR
TACTAY   FRENZ PRIMERO   DELA CRUZ
TAGUIAM   GERALD   AGRADO
TAGULINAO   JEFF MICHAEL

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MARTINEZ   KARLOS EDWARD   PASIA
MENDOZA   JESTER   DURANO
MENGHNANI   RAJEEV   BARRIDO
MERCADO   CEDRIC   ALBINO
MUSA   MARK   TEODORO
NASIS   ARNIE LEEN   TAMAGOS
OMBROG   REOLITO IV   MONTALLANA
OREJOLA   WESSON   ALVAREZ
PACHECA   PAUL IAN   BUENDIA
PADERES   GHEROLD   CASABAR
PADILLA   ARIUS THOMAS   RUIZ
PANGANIBAN   MARK GREGORY   LEYNES
PARCON   RIESMAN KURT   HERNANDEZ
PIODO   ROUMEL ANDREI   CASTILLO
POLICAR   ALAN KARLO   TIMBOL
PRON   THOMUEL   NOSIL
PURIGAY   NORIEL   MISTA
RAMARAMA   JAN NIKO   MANDAC
RAMIREZ   LESTER LUIS II   ALVARINA
REGALARIO   MARK LUTHER

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